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Community mourns the loss of Brigantine Mayor, Andy Simpson By Krystle J Bailey
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rigantine Mayor, Andy Simpson passed away on Monday after a long battle with kidney disease. Simpson was a lifetime Brigantine resident and beloved member of the community. In his early career, Andy owned a jitney, several gas stations as well as auto repair facilities in South Jersey. His South Jersey entrepreneurial spirit evolved over the years to include real estate investments and recently, Bootleggers Liquor Store in Northfield, NJ. He has served on several Brigantine municipal boards including past president of the Brigantine Chamber of Commerce and Brigantine Lions Club. His most recent career success came as he stepped into the role of Brigantine Mayor in 2019. Simpson was known around the island to be about more than just politics. He was community-focused and went above and beyond for Brigantine residents. For Simpson, being Mayor was less about a title and more about an opportunity to serve the
community that he grew up in. He was known to buy groceries or Christmas gifts for families in need. Several young Brigantine residents referred to Simpson as being better than Santa Claus after his commitment to rebuilding a local skate park last fall. Those who knew and loved Simpson share their love for his great sense of humor and quick wit. Simpson, who had been in the end stages of renal disease, was awaiting a kidney transplant. The surgery, which was originally planned for March, was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In the months that passed, Simpson, unfortunately, fell ill and ended up hospitalized for an extended period of time. On August 24th, Mayor Andy Simpson sadly took his last breath after giving a good fight. Simpson was predeceased by his wife, Linda. He is survived by his three children, Meggan, Katie, and Andrew. Deputy Mayor, Vince Sera will step in as acting mayor until November when a special election will be held to fill the remainder of Simpson’s four-year term.
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A Summer Like No Other From the Editor
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he sun is setting earlier each and every day as we quickly approach the unofficial end of summer of 2020. What an unusual and remarkable summer it has been! It's hard to believe we will soon be turning the calendar from August to September. We have conquered immense challenges, never seen before. The Summer of 2020 is certain to go down in history books, not only for what we lost in the pandemic, but also for what we overcame and achieved. As we entered the summer, barely out of quarantine, the problems we faced seemed insurmountable. How can social distance be achieved on our beaches and boardwalks, where the entire tri-state area flocks to? We quickly adapted though, putting new procedures and protocols into place to make it possible. Hundreds
of thousands of people safely enjoyed the beauty and amenities of our shore islands. Restaurants served up breakfasts, lunches and dinners, adapting to outdoor dining and implementing safety measures never seen before. The invisible enemy, Covid-19, could not stop the summer fun. From the city leaders to the life guards, restaurant owners and servers, your strength and determination kept us and continue to keep us safe. We collectively mourn the loss of one of those leaders, Mayor Andy Simpson of Brigantine. Read more about his life and achievements on page _. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. Also in this issue of Shore Local, check out how one local business, BioBlasting is at the forefront of the war against the coronavirus. Read what inspired Arthur Handson the third of Egg Harbor Township
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Celebrating Life at The Southern NJ Shore Office - (609) 788-4812 Publisher - Bob Fertsch (609) 334-1691 shorelocalads@gmail.com Executive Editor - Cindy Christy Fertsch (609) 705-5323 shorelocalcindy@gmail.com Copy Editor - Holly Fertsch Digital Marketing Director - Marc Berman Columnists - Charles Eberson, Dina Guzzardo, Bonnie Miller, Raymond Tyler, Tammy Thornton, Steffen Klenk, Nancy Adler, Marc Berman, Donald B. Kravitz, Joe Massaglia, Pete Thompson, Bill Barlow, Erica Hoffman, Fred Miller, Krystle J. Bailey
to take a radical turn in his career and develop and patent products that disinfect powerfully, while at the same time are people, pet and environmentally friendly. Schools will be starting up soon and looking very different. From homeschool, hybrid and virtual learning, raising children in a pandemic isn't
easy. Krystle J Bailey has some great suggestions in her Mom’s Vibe column on page 35. Steffen Klenk writes about the National Coin Shortage impacting South Jersey. Steffen also coordinates the Events page and our newest feature Shore Local-tainment that offers a calendar of where you can catch your favorite LOCAL artists performing. If you have an event or are a local artist and would like your performance included email Steffen at shorelocalevents@gmail.com Labor Day is just around the corner. Take these final days of summer to sneak in one more walk on the beach, bike ride on the boardwalk, or whatever it is that sparks your soul. "Enjoy the little things in life….for one day you will look back and realize they were the big things." -Robert Brault
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Shore Local-tainment Introducing Our Live Music Calendar
Danny Eyer ▶Thursday, August 27th at 5:30 In front of Gregory's along Delaware Avenue in Somers Point Danny Eyer will share his classic rock and Beatles favorites www.facebook.com/TonyMartsPresents/ Nancy Malcum ▶Thursdays from 5-8pm Tuckahoe Inn 1 Harbor Rd. Beesleys Point Melanie & Tony Acoustic Duo ▶Friday, August 28th from 6-9pm Robert’s Place 7807 Atlantic Ave. Margate facebook.com/MelanieandTony.AcousticDuo Dead Reckoning Acoustic Trio ▶Friday, August 28th from 6-10pm Maynard’s Cafe 9306 Amherst Ave, Margate deadreckoningnj.com Adam Holcombe ▶Friday, August 28th from 7-11pm Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House 672 N. Trenton Ave. Atlantic City The Whitewalls ▶Saturday, August 29th from 1-5pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine thewhitewallsband.com
The Juliano Brothers ▶Saturday, August 29th from 4:30-6:30pm Ocean Drive 3915 Landis Ave. Sea Isle City Ventnor City Summer Beach Jam ▶Saturday, August 29th from 5-9pm Newport Avenue Beach facebook.com/VentnorSummerBeachJam Enjoy live music on the beach in Ventnor every Saturday night, featuring a Farmer’s Market, crafters and chill vibes. Performing this week is The Flynns and Cocktail Party. Nicki Sbaffoni ▶Saturday, August 29th from 5-9pm Dead Dog Saloon 3815 Landis Ave. Sea Isle City acousticnicki.com The Company ▶Saturday, August 29th from 5-9pm Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point The Brandon Ireland Band ▶Saturday, August 29th from 6-9pm Greate Bay Country Club 901 Mays Landing Rd. Somers Point Join The Brandon Ireland Band for a high-profile party this Saturday night, featuring Tony Mart All Star Big Bob Ernano on vocals. facebook.com/TheBrandonIrelandBand Chris Yoder ▶Saturday, August 29th at 6pm Crabby Jacks 2 Broadway, Somers Point facebook.com/yoderacoustic
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40 North ▶Saturday, August 29th at 8pm St. George’s Pub 4282 Harbor Beach Blvd. Brigantine 40northcountry.com The Usual Suspects ▶Saturday, August 29th at 8pm Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House 672 N. Trenton Ave. Atlantic City Shaun LaBoy ▶Sunday, August 30th from 6-10pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City facebook.com/shaunlaboymusic The Dan Burke Band ▶Sunday, August 30th from 6-10pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine facebook.com/DanBurkeAcousticBand Cheezy and the Crackers Live ▶Sunday, August 30th from 6-9pm Beachwood at the Dunes 8600 Landis Ave. Sea Isle City facebook.com/cheezyandthecrackers LeCompt ▶Sunday, August 30th at 6pm The Inlet on Olde 101 E. Walnut Ave. North Wildwood lecompt.com Lisa OnTour and the Sweet Jersey Band ▶Sunday, August 30th from 6:30-10:30pm Harry’s Oyster Bar Atlantic City lisaontour.com Originaire ▶Tuesday, September 1st from 6-10pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine originairemusic.com Beth Tinnon ▶Wednesday, September 2nd from 5-8pm Romanelli’s Garden Café 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway bethtinnon.com
Either Way Duo ▶Wednesday, September 2nd from 6-9pm Josie Kelly’s 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point facebook.com/eitherwayband Downtown Wildwood Music on the Plaza: Stellar Mojo ▶Thursday, September 3rd from 7:30-9pm Byrne Plaza Oak & Pacific Ave. The City of Wildwood hosts a Free Concert at Byrne Plaza this Thursday. Bring your dancing shoes, as well as a blanket or beach chair. Featured this week is Stellar Mojo, a high energy party rock band specializing in fun, upbeat party music from Lady Gaga and Kanye West to the Dave Matthews Band and Michael Jackson. 609-523-1602 dooww.com Quasimodo’s Bride ▶Saturday, September 5th from 6-10pm Robert’s Place 7807 Atlantic Ave. Margate facebook.com/QuasimodosBride HSOC Benefit Concert ▶Sunday, September 6th from 1-4pm Josie Kelly’s Public House 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point The Humane Society of Ocean City will host a special day of music, friends, fun and FUNdraising, featuring a performance by the talented Nancy Malcun, live from the parking lot at Josie Kelly’s. Limited tickets are available. Social distancing guidelines and regulations must be followed in order to attend. For tickets and more information, visit hsocnj.org If you are a local performer and would like to add an event to this listing please email shorelocalevents@gmail.com two weeks prior to the event.
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Events and Happenings Outdoor Happenings
Margate Movies on the Beach ▶Thursday, August 27th at 7pm Between Granville & Huntington Ave. margatehasmore.com This Thursday, August 27th, enjoy a screening of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Social distancing guidelines must be followed. Sea Isle City Movie Under the Stars ▶Friday Nights at Dusk Excursion Park visitsicnj.com Enjoy a free family-friendly movie every Friday night at Excursion Park. This weekend, don’t miss a screening of “Frozen II.” Bring a beach blanket or folding chair, and please practice social distancing at all times. For questions, call 609-263-8687.
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Brigantine Farmers Market ▶Saturdays from 8am-12pm Brigantine Community School Parking Lot Sheridan Pl. and Roosevelt Blvd. facebook.com/brigantinefarmersmarket Face mask and coverings are recommended, 6ft social distancing, one way in and one way out shopping only, resist socializing and wash hands before and after market. C.R.O.P.S. Market ▶Sundays from 9am-12pm 144 N. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City facebook.com/cropsnj The C.R.O.P.S. Market will feature local goods and produce with music and fun for everyone. All proceeds will go to support C.R.O.P.S., an NJ nonprofit, initiatives across Atlantic County including farmers markets, paid internships, community gardens, educational programs and Seed Scholarships for those interested in creating their own start up small business. If you’re interested in participating please send an e-mail to cropsnj@gmail.com. Galloway Green Market ▶Thursdays from 4-7pm Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. facebook.com/gallowaygreenmarket Stop by Thursdays all Summer long for fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and so much more. Margate Community Farmers Market ▶Thursdays from 8:30am-12pm Steve & Cookies Parking Lot Amherst & Monroe Ave. margatehasmore.com The Margate Community Farmers Market brings over 30 New Jersey farmers and small food vendors to this quaint seashore neighborhood. Farm tables are loaded with the region’s freshest, in-season fruits and vegetables, fresh roasted coffee, cheeses, seafood, spices, soaps, jelly, cut flowers and potted gardens. Local food artisans bring fresh bread, blueberry pie, prepared food and other goodies. Ocean City Farmers Market ▶Wednesdays from 8am-1pm Tabernacle Grounds 6th Street & Asbury Avenue oceancityvacation.com Face covering required.
Ventnor City Farmers Market ▶Fridays from 8:30am-12pm 6421 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor facebook.com/Ventnorcityfarmersmarket
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Summer Wind Art Exhibit ▶Now – September 5th Greate Bay Gallery 829 Bay Ave. Somers Point Great Bay Gallery’s Summer Wind group exhibit of visual artists is open until September 5th. Participating artists include Tim Faherty, Rae Jaffe, Phyllis London and Toni Libro, among others. For further information, e-mail katharleth@hotmail.com or call 609-653-4991. Virtual Art Exhibit feature Chris Adams ▶Now – August 30th longportpubliclibrary.org Visit Longport Public Library’s website during the month of August to view our virtual art gallery featuring artwork by South Jersey local Chris Adams.
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Virtual Dungeons & Dragons ▶Fridays from 6-8pm Ocean City Library hosts Virtual Dungeons & Dragons for grades 6-8. For more information, e-mail sara@oceancitylibrary.orgt or visit oceancitylibrary.org. Virtual Kids Crafts at Longport Public Library ▶Wednesdays and Saturdays 2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport Longport Public Library has a new, free kid’s craft kit available for pickup each Wednesday and Saturday. Craft kits are intended for ages 3-8 (some adult assistance may be required) and contain everything you need for a fun activity each week. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more. Young Adult Movie Streaming ▶Wednesdays at 4pm For more information, e-mail sara@oceancitylibrary.orgt or visit oceancitylibrary.org.
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Trivial Game Day ▶Thursday, August 27th at 4pm With more than 6,000 questions covering an array of topics including science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more, you can test your knowledge and compete for the top prize during this fun program. Please RSVP by calling Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. Community Advisory Chat ▶Friday, August 28th at 6pm facebook.com/newdaygalloway Are there any events that you want to see from the New Day Family Success Center? Have ideas that you think familes would enjoy? Want to give us feedback? Want to provide input on what the community needs as we start to recover from COVID-19? Join New Fas FSC for dinner and let us know what we can do to help make our community stronger. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County.
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“Journeys into Ocean City” A Virtual Discussion about Community ▶Monday, August 31st at 7pm Ocean City is a special place. Join speaker Eric Model as we remember who we are, what’s important to us, how it got to be, and why. For more information on the “Journeys Into” series or to register for this virtual program, visit oceancitylibrary.org. Photography: The First Hundred Years ▶Thursday, September 10th at 6:30pm From its birth in France to its introduction in the U.S. by Samuel Morse, to its modernization as an art form be Steichen and Stieglitz, photography’s first century fits perfectly in its historical context, In this lecture, New Jersey photojournalist Jim DelGiudice will look at photos from the Victorian Era that made history. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org. Introduction to Mindfulness ▶September 10th – October 8th This series will introduce the basic practice of mindfulness meditation and a foundation for deepening practice in future courses. Mindfulness can help reduce stress and its harmful effects and improve the quality of our lives. Register today at stockton.edu/continuing-studies. Beginner American Sign Language Class ▶September 14th – November 23rd During these classes, emphasis will be placed on developing communication skills using ASL. Interactive and extracurricular activities increase understanding of ASL and the deaf culture. These beginner ASL classes will be held virtually on Zoom over the course of 10 weeks.
Spaces are limited. To register, please e-mail Julie Howard at jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org. Fall Yoga Session ▶Thursdays starting September 17th at 9:30am Join Longport Public Library for their 2020 Fall Yoga Session. Classes will be held each week at the Gazebo behind Borough Hall and Virtually from September 17th through December 17th. Spaces are limited and registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, this event will only be held virtually. Call 609487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more. OC Reads: The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict ▶Wednesday, October 21st at 7pm OC Reads & The Ocean City Free Public Library invite you to a Virtual Talk and Q&A with Author Marie Benedict. This talk will be held on Zoom and will be free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Space is limited. To learn more, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
Health and Wellness
Warriors Welcome Veterans Support Group ▶Thursdays at 5pm The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County hosts a peer-run veteran’s support & discussion group every week on Zoom. This is a no-cost, judgment-free, veteran-facilitated zone with discussions on self-care and wellness, family and relationships, adjusting to civilian life and employment. For more information, contact Jaime Angelini at jangelini@mhaac.info or visit mhaac.info.
Free Yoga at Absecon Lighthouse ▶Thursday, August 27th at 6pm 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City Join Absecon Lighthouse for free yoga sponsored and instructed by The Leadership Studio of Atlantic City. Masks and social distancing are required. Please call 609-449-1360 or visit abseconlighthouse.org. Lunch & Discuss ▶Fridays at 12pm Don’t want to eat lunch alone? This online discussion group will meet virtually to watch hand-picked TED Talks. Following the video there will be a discussion on the topic presented. Have your lunch prepared and meet us on Zoom. This is a program of the Mental Health Association. For questions, contact Bernadette at btrendler@ mhanj.org, call 609-652-3800 ext. 303. LGBTQ+ Discussion Group ▶Fridays at 2pm A group for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families and friends (18+) to come together, share experiences, learn about the community, find support and discuss relevant topics. This virtual group meeting is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County. For more information, please visit mhaac.info or dial-in at 609241-9388 and use the Conference ID: 149330. Heartfullness Group Meditation ▶Fridays at 7:25pm Join Heartfullness every Friday night on Zoom for group meditation classes. This practice is a natural way of experiencing the true self. The class is free and open to all and no experience is necessary. Visit facebook.com/ MeditateSJ to learn more.
Mind & Body Workshop ▶Wednesdays at 11am The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County hosts a weekly Zoom meeting for those living with a disability. For questions, contact Bernadette at btrendler@mhanj.org, call 609652-3800 ext. 303 or visit mhaac.info. Rising Minds Virtual Meetings ▶Wednesdays from 6-8pm The Mental Health Association presents a free peer led support group ran by and for 18-30 year olds to share experiences, develop tools for self care, connect with others who understand and engage in honnest conversations about mental health. For more information, visit mhanj.org. Mental Health Association Virtual Meetings The Mental Health Association has moved all services to virtual for the health, afety and well-being of all. If you have questions or concerns (including help using Zoom or the conference calling feature), you can call 609652-3800 or visit our website at mhaac.info. Longport Historical Society Virtual Tour Take a virtual walk through Longport Historical Society Museum with a virtual tour. New tours will be posted regularly. Visit longportpubliclibrary.org/historicalsociety to learn more. If you know of an event or would like your event included please email shorelocalevents@ gmailcom at two weeks in advance.
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National Coin Shortage hits South Jersey Can you spare some change?
By Steffen Klenk
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f you’ve been to a grocery store, convenience store or any retailer in recent weeks, you may have noticed signs asking customers to pay in exact change or use their credit card to make purchases. That is because the U.S. is in the midst of a nationwide coin shortage. The circulation of pennies, nickels, dime and
quarters have been in short supply. There are a number of factors that have led to this shortage. The U.S. Mint has been working at limited capacity to ensure employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since there are fewer people working inside the building, the Mint has been unable to produce as many coins as they would in a normal day. The de-circulation of coins has also been caused by the partial closure of businesses due to COVID-19, according to Douglas Keefe of Beachcomber Coins. He comments that “there are a lot of coins out there, but unfortunately, they’re staying home. People aren’t going out to shop like they normally would.” Online ordering for essentials and food have limited the usual natural exchange of coins.
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For everyday people, this is a minor inconvenience when you need exact change for a parking meter or toll booth. Small businesses, on the other hand, have found the coin shortage to be a problem. Customers were less likely to search for the few cents needed to complete a purchase with cash. Some retailers had also rejected cash purchases over fears of contamination. Coin operated laundromats and car washes have been especially hard hit. Since most of these businesses operate without little to no staff on site, many customers have been unable to get the quarters necessary for services. Coin counting machines are also being affected as well. Bank lobbies have been closed to the general public, meaning anyone hoping to exchange their saved coins for crisp dollar bills would be out of luck. So, how long will this shortage last? The Federal Reserve has recently launched a U.S. Coin Task Force with the effort of
restoring normal operations at the Mint, with safety measures still in place. Keefe says that the distribution of coins should normalize as businesses reopen and customers spend money: “People have to get out and feel comfortable going out and spending.” Experts recommend carrying some change with you whenever you plan to make purchases. In order to entice customers and attract much-needed business, banks and large retailers are offering additional cash to customers who bring in their rolled coins. Even local businesses are getting creative. Wawa is offering free beverages to its patrons in exchange for $5 worth of coins, and a complimentary hoagie for $50 in change. Coins are an essential part of our daily lives. We use change in many situations such as going to the laundromat, visiting the bank, paying a toll, or going to the boardwalk to play 10 cent skeeball at the arcade. This shortage in change may be an inconvenience in our daily lives, but it is important to remember that this too shall pass in time. Steffen Klenk is a multimedia journalist. He resides in Ocean City and enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life.
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EH: This looks like it's going to be pretty awesome. What else are you planning? PF: A Summer stage for local bands. I'm hoping to get some reggae going by September and maybe a jazz brunch on Sundays. We want to have an indoor and an outdoor stage to provide a venue for original acts. We’re planning on giving young
local talent a break out here! Forget your typical AC cover bands. We’re all about bringing in fresh young talent! EH: Tell me about this bridge you’re building. PF: Right now, we’re working on the footings for the bridge container. The bridge is going to fly across the sky and become like a balcony overlooking the stage.
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EH: You’re putting your all into Atlantic City, what's the main goal? PF: This is all part of the plan to bring tourism back to Atlantic City. New York Avenue, Saint James Place, and Tennessee Avenue are where you're going to want to go. As of now, there is no identifiable downtown, so we’re going to change that by laser focusing on The Orange Loop, turning it into AC’s “Downtown.” EH: Where do you see this area in two years? PF: Two years from now, this entire block is going be under construction. This block is where people will be investing. We’re bringing the city back, and we're bringing it back strong. Atlantic City is an outdoor playground. I don't know who had the idea of building indoor cities and telling people, “don't go outside. It's not safe” hey, it's safe outside! It’s beautiful. We’ve got sunshine, the ocean, and fresh air. Just you watch what happens! EH: Are you still considering doing a shipping container hotel? PF: Absolutely! We are working on a four-phase plan. The first phase was the parking lot. The second phase is this Container Court. The third phase is going to be new construction on Saint James Place, and the last and
final step is going to be the hotel. We’re going to stack those containers up four high, put an elevator in, and little balconies so you’ll be able to take in downtown and even watch the bands from your hotel room. EH: That sounds awesome. And what do you have planned next? PR: The Cardinal Bistro, they are teaming up with a restaurant from Somers Point. We’re putting together a concentration of venues in this area. We are also trying to embrace the Boardwalk into the Orange Loop with our restaurant, Loteria. The goal is to have a place to park your car and be able to bounce around to a bunch of different spots. You can hit the Anchor Rock Club, The Irish Pub, Loteria, Bourre, and The Container Court. Just work your way around the loop. That’s the formula, that's how we’ll bring success. EH: Pat, I have to thank you for believing in my hometown. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Erica Hoffman was born in Atlantic City and is proud to be writing for Shore Local. She lives in South Jersey and enjoys finding and sharing the lighter side of life.
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Vocal studio lives out the the legacy of her instructor, Nancy Fox
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eresa Bonilla, the owner of Bonilla Vocal Academy in Mays Landing, began her singing career at eightyears-old. The young vocalist began studying music under the guidance of the legendary Nancy Fox in Ocean City. As a child, music was Teresa’s life and that passion continued throughout her college career and into her adult life. After high school, Fox passed the teaching torch to the music instructors at Westminster College where Teresa studied under Harold Evans and graduated with her degree in Voice Performance in 2014. Upon graduating, Teresa wasn’t sure that performing and auditioning in the music industry was the right path for her. She began picking up other op-
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portunities to make an income as she explored what her next stepping stone would become. For several years, she worked as a full-time nanny for little children where she got some handson experience with working with kids. Though she enjoyed her job as a nanny, there remained a music-shaped hole in her life. Landing herself a job at her high school alma mater, St. Vincent’s, Teresa began teaching drama classes to the students at St. Vincent’s. Drama classes were a hit and Teresa expanded her teaching to after school singing lessons as well as leading the choir. “This was my first real experience teaching kids. I was lucky that I was familiar with the teachers and staff who were kind enough to help me figure things out.” expressed Bonilla. Through Teresa’s teaching experience, and in combination with her lifelong love of music, she began to find her passion. In 2018, Bonilla opened the doors to Bonilla Vocal Academy. In the cozy upstairs studio located in the heart of Mays Landing, you can find Teresa teaching singing lessons, guitar, piano, and ukulele. Bonilla Vocal
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Academy also offers bucket drumming group classes for both kids and adults as well as summer camps. This year, in light of Covid-19 and quarantine, Teresa began offering virtual classes. Students were even able to perform in a virtual recital held live on Facebook. During the recital, Teresa held a scholarship fundraiser for the summer camp that is offered in the studio. With the goal set at raising tuition for one student, the virtual recital was such a hit that three students were offered summer scholarships to study music. Her doors have since opened, however she is sensitive to the needs of everyone. She continues to offer a virtual option and socially
distant private lessons in her studio. As life continues into the unknown, Teresa is challenged to come up with new and creative ways to offer classes, camps, and musicals that she has planned for the coming year. With her passion for music and the gift of teaching, there is no doubt that she and her students will continue to shine. “Nancy Fox was a teacher but also became a great friend whom I deeply admired in the 20+ years that I knew her,” Teresa shared. “At the beginning of my journey with my studio, she offered me so much guidance and advice. Since her passing in 2018, it’s become even more important to me to continue her legacy through the way that I teach my own students. It’s important to me that I provide an outlet for them to express themselves in the way that Nancy did for me.” Connect with Teresa Bonilla on Facebook at Facebook.com/BonillaVocalAcademy. Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet KrystleJBailey.com
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A look back to August 26, 1933
Giant Manta Ray Catch Gains Worldwide Attention
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self -- put stress on your body. You can experience good or bad forms of stress from your environment, your body, and your thoughts. Distress can lead to physical symptoms including headaches, upset stomach elevated blood pressure , chest pain and problems sleeping. Stress also can bring on or worsen certain symptoms or diseases. Stress can also lead to emotional problems, depression, panic attacks or other forms of anxiety and worry. From a nutritional standpoint there can be digestive issues. These can include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Stress can affect how quickly food moves through your system and the way your intestines absorb nutrients. Another concern is that stress can cause changes to your sex drive, problems with irregular or painful periods in women, or impotence and problems with sperm production in men. Whether you’re a man or a woman, you might also feel reduced sexual desire when you’re under too much stress. Stress can cause changes to your heart and blood pressure When you’re overwhelmed with stress, your body goes into “fight-or-flight” mode, which triggers your adrenal glands to release the hormones cortisol and adrenaline. These can make your heart beat faster and your blood pressure rise. This usually happens when there’s a momentary stressor, and the effects pass once it’s over. For example, you might find your heart racing if you’re late for a meeting, but then it calms down once you’re there. However, over time, too many episodes of this kind of acute stress
can cause inflammation in your arteries, which could be a contributing factor to heart attacks . It's not just the stress itself that's the problem. It's how you respond to it. For instance, if you smoke, use drugs, overeat, gamble, or spend too much that's going to cause more problems. Stress also becomes harmful when people use alcohol, tobacco or drugs to try to relieve their stress. Unfortunately, instead of relieving the stress and returning the body to a relaxed state, these substances tend to keep the body in a stressed state and cause more problems .Forty-three percent of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress. Seventy-five percent to 90% of all doctor's office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints. My best advice to manage daily stressors is to eat healthy, limit sugar intake and take vitamin supplements. There are also many herbal supplements to help calm you. Exercise is a big stress reliever as it releases good endorphins. Limit caffeine to two cups a day. And keep a joy journal. Log all the wonderful things life brings. And most of all be grateful. Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist and practitioner in Linwood. Her office is located in Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Rd. Learn about her practice at ww.nancyadlernutrition.com (609)653-4900 You may listen to Nancy every Sunday at 2 pm Nancy Adler Nutrition LIVE! NewsTalk 1400 WOND
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BioBlasting called into action to disinfect amid COVID-19
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immune system; however, the virus can have a devastating effect on fetuses. His son is currently 16 years old and attends school at Atlantic County Special Services. It was Handson's son that sparked his interest in pathogens. His goal was to be able to prevent what happened to his child from happening to others. He stepped out of his day to day role at his successful title insurance company to look for a solution. Handson delved into different industries, learning along the way, forming ideas for what each would need. He patented technology that would help him manufacture a disinfectant that was unlike the other popular products on shelves today. Along with the disinfectant, he found a method that would be quick and easy to apply – a sprayer that could treat both the air and surfaces in a matter of moments. After years of conducting his own research and tweaking the process through trial and error, Handson launched BioBlasting in 2014. Today, BioBlasting manufactures their entire line of cleaning
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nlightened Farm in Egg Harbor City was all abuzz with more than bees and flowers at their Enlightened Farm Field Day held on Saturday, August 22. Local vendors offered jewelry, specialty mushrooms, and freshsqueezed fruit smoothies, while henna artist Elisa painted her beautiful body art creations. Gabby Millet sang soulful songs on her guitar, as chickens and horses did their best to accompany her in the distance. Visitors could purchase from the farm stand, cut their own flowers, take a yoga class, or see the farm grounds on a guided tour leading to the beehives, while surrounded by fields of organic flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Established under the non-profit The Hansen Foundation, Enlightened Farm collaborates with Enlightened Solutions Treatment program as well as Serenity Houses sober living program. The organic farm is committed to both the health of the soil and people, “especially those marginalized from society due to addiction, trauma, or mental health. [They] work to nourish people through horticulture and equine programs.” (From the Hansen Foundation) Director of the Enlightened Farm, Briana Bee,
Elisa Giacona of Soul Shine Henna skillfully applies henna to Danielle Nazzaro from Long Branch during Enlightened Farm’s Field Day.
said the farm offers people in their programs a “safe and empowered environment to heal in a space with others who are committed to longterm recovery. They are surrounded by nature, tapping into something larger than themselves.” The horticultural program offers regenerative agriculture, job training, and horticulture therapy. Participants learn the value of growing a plant from seed, nourishing it, and watching it grow. Lessons from the time and devotion it takes to nurture the farm are applied to life skills needed for recovery and healing. On the farm, an atmosphere of support and compassion surrounds the community. You can find the farm’s fresh, organic produce at farmers markets in our Shore Local area such as C.R.O.P.S. Markets both in Atlantic City and Pleasantville. You can also contact Enlightened Farm to purchase produce directly. Currently the farm is growing sunflowers, zinnias, cucumbers, zucchini, hot peppers, butternut squash, kale, potatoes, to-
gram” designed for individuals to “develop a sense of security and belonging while maintaining stable employment and practicing healthy life skills, so that they can be rooted and ready for the next chapter of their lives.” Those in the program will gain skills in organic gardening, composting, and beekeeping, while learning about communication, responsibility, Avery Sierra picks fresh flowers at the Enlightened healthy relationship-building, and Farm Field Day while his aunt, Jennie Turner, and leadership, mom, Nina Sierra, watch on. If you missed the latest event, you have lots of opportunities to matoes, corn, swiss chard, and herbs. catch up. Enlightened Farm has a Another delicious way to enjoy their busy schedule lined up for the fall, produce is by visiting Enlightincluding a Community Volunened Cafe in Ventnor where teer Day on September 12, you can try the avocado and the much anticipated toast, coconut green Fall Fest on October 10 curry tofu and quinoa, and 11. Of course, the or Vietnamese ahi farm always apprecituna and soba, as well ates volunteers that donate their time, as other dishes that energy, and support contain farm fresh ingredients. You can eat to the farm. For more your way to a good cause information on events since all profits from the and contributions, or to Enlightened Cafe go toBriana Bee, Director of learn more about the Enlightened Farm. programs Enlightened wards funding substance abuse treatment for Farm offers, visit: hansthose who cannot afford it. enfoundationnj.org/enlightenedfarm, Brianna Bee notes that the rate check out their Facebook and Instagram pages, or call (609) 204-3379. of relapse has increased due to the pressures of COVID-19, and the farm has responded by implementing the Tammy Thornton is a mom of Farm Co-op Program where particifour, a substitute teacher, and pants can work on the farm to earn a Sunday school teacher. She credit towards their rent in sober is passionate about gardening living. The Hansen Foundation has and cooking, and loves the recently announced the Enlightened beach. Farm “Solid Roots Employment Pro-
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those hidden gems is Renault Winery and Champagne House. Stepping into the property, you immediately feel as though you have been transported to the vineyards of Napa Valley or the French countryside. This New Jersey historical site delivers breath-taking architecture, signature wine and champagne, and delicious food. Built in 1864, Renault Winery is one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in the United States. It was founded by Frenchman Louis Renault after the downfall of the winery business in Europe due to pests. Initially intending to set up in California,
Louis soon heard about an indigenous American grape on the East coast which was naturally resistant to certain pests and diseases. Renault winery has thrived here since then, earning numerous awards and becoming the largest distributor of champagne in the United States for several years. Louis Renault was able to obtain a license from France to be able to label his wine
as champagne. As a result, Renault Winery is the only winery in New Jersey that is able to label its wine as champagne. By the 1980s, Renault had opened its first of two gourmet restaurants and become an incredibly popular venue for weddings. In 2001, they opened their first hotel. Then in 2005, the golf course was built. It has now become a high-end resort destination that will make you feel like you have flown halfway across the world, all without having to get on a plane. The winery recently came under new ownership and this resulted in numerous renovations taking place. For some years, Renault Winery was bank-owned and the place deteriorated. However when the new owners took over in late 2019, they revived the winery and brought back the reputation that it once had by giving it the attention it deserved. On Tripadvisor, a visitor who held her wedding there gushed “I can't say enough good things about Renault Winery, from the beautiful location, to the delicious food, the lovely hotel accommodations, and [all] of the incredibly wonderful staff we worked with.” They currently offer an outdoor dining experience on the Champagne Patio which starts at 11:30am, 7 days a week, with live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. There are health and hygiene practices in place, including a facemask requirement when walking around the estate and a maximum of 8 guests per party. The outdoor dining menu is simple and elegant, offering an array of food and their select wines, signature sangrias and their bestselling blueberry champagne. There is also a wide selection of beer available, including a craft beer of the week. Château Renault is the on-site hotel. They offer three tiers of rooms: value suites for those on a budget, standard suites which offer a guaranteed view, and premium suites with an extra bed and refrigerator. There is
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Mozzarella Panzanella Salad about when I could make it again. With the 4th of July coming up this week, it is the perfect recipe to round out your holiday menu. You start by toasting a good rustic bread that has been cut into cubes and tossed with olive oil and salt. I picked up a delicious bread at my local farmers market and let it sit for a day. Toasting
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hen it comes to music, you know how there is always a summer hit that you can’t get out of your head? Consider this recipe for mozzarella panzanella salad your summer hit that you won’t be able to stop thinking about. Made with Stella mozzarella cheese, farm fresh tomatoes and
cucumbers and rustic bread, it will be the side dish you want to make whenever you entertain this summer. As soon as we finished our first batch, I started thinking
the bread only takes ten minutes which gives you the perfect amount of time to complete the two other steps. Roughly chop some tomatoes and cucumbers as well as Stella mozzarella cheese and add it to a bowl. I used farm fresh cucumbers from my CSA that couldn’t have tasted any fresher. Set that bowl aside and continue on to making the vinaigrette. Even though I have been cooking for many years, I’m still amazed at how when you use good quality ingredients, less is more. That is particularly true of this vinaigrette which is so simple with
the ingredients being olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk that together until it emulsifies (fancy word for liquids that have been blended together). Once the bread is cooled, add it to the bowl of cucumbers, tomatoes and mozzarella and toss in the vinaigrette. If you don’t have fresh basil growing in your garden, stop reading and go get some. Fresh basil makes all summer recipes better. Top the salad with fresh basil and let it stand for about 30 minutes to let the flavors blend together. It is unlikely that you will have any leftovers, but if you do, this salad will keep in the refrigerator for about two days. Look for Stella in the cheese section of your supermarket. It’s fresh flavor and delicate texture is just perfect in this salad. If you are going to be grilling this summer, mozzarella panzanella salad is a perfect make-ahead recipe that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
▶6 cups day old rustic bread cut into 1 inch cubes ▶2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ▶1 teaspoon salt ▶2 cups chopped roma tomatoes ▶2 cups chopped cucumbers ▶8 oz Stella mozzarella cheese, cubed ▶6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ▶1 tablespoon dijon mustard ▶1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar ▶1 teaspoon chopped garlic ▶salt and pepper to taste ▶2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss bread cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes. Let cool. Add tomatoes, cucumbers and mozzarella to a big bowl and set aside. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients (remaining olive oil through pepper). Once bread cubes are cooled, add them to the bowl with cucumbers. Add vinaigrette and toss. Top with basil. Let sit for 30 minutes and then serve.
Marci Lutsky is a food blogger at Vegging at the Shore, www. veggingattheshore.com and can be reached at veggingattheshore@ gmail.com.
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t was early morning of August 30th, 1964 and Atlantic City region was abuzz with the news. The Beatles were coming to
town. Word got out fast without TV news and before cell phones or social media. The source was from the band’s promoter George A. Hamid Jr. announcing on the radio that The Beatles were coming to Atlantic City by bus and staying at the Shelburne Hotel. This news got to the city fast and locals raced towards the hotel to welcome the band and see them in the flesh for the first time. What they had not known was that The Beatles arrived in secrecy right behind their backs. Just the night before, August 29th, the band took a helicopter from New York City to Bader Airfield. From the airfield they drove south to a Cape May hotel. Around 2:15 pm the next day The Beatles took a fish truck to the Atlantic City. They arrived at the LaFayette on North Carolina Avenue without incident and stayed there before their show. The entire seventh floor was given to the band. Word soon got out about where they were staying-which led
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The Fab Four with an Atlantic City White House sub. fans to surround the building hoping to see the band. While staying at the hotel, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the song Every Little Thing, which appeared on the Beatles For Sale album at the end of 1964. During the filming of “The Beatles Off the Record” McCartney was quoted in saying “John and I got this one written in Atlantic City during our last tour of the States. John does the guitar riff for this one, and George is on acoustic. Ringo bashes some timpani drums for the big noises you hear.” Fans spent most of the day waiting for the band to come out of their room. It was not until 6 pm that fans
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were alerted that the doors to the show were opening at 8:30. In the blink of an eye the line was wrapping around the outside the Atlantic City Convention Hall. People of all ages buzzed and looked in awe at the signs that read “The fabulous Beatles.” For fans in the South Jersey area this was a Crowds hoping to a get a glimpse of the band. dream come true. The doors opened promptly at it was reported that the fans could 8:30 pm. Fans filled into every free barely hear the songs that were being spot. When the doors closed for the played. The Beatles were also bom-
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ast week I wrote about a return to school for students and teachers in the area. As I sit here writing this week’s column, it dawns on me that it’s not just the return from summer, but, in some cases, the return to a building where folks haven’t been since last March. That’s six months away from a regular routine of classes and extracurricular activities. More on that in a bit, but first I’ll put a plug in for something everyone who lives here year round already knows: September oftentimes can be the best month at the beach! If you’re in the lucky position of not having to go to work or school once the calendar turns to September, enjoy it and milk it for all its worth. Since I last wrote, the Flyers have won a playoff series for the first time in eight years and are now through to
the second round. The Sixers found out they really missed a key player for his defense and ultimately got swept out of the playoffs. They’re going to be looking for a new head coach too, as the longtime face of the franchise has been let go. The Phillies had no choice but to make some trades to try and improve their bullpen. Let’s call that a “work in progress”. The Eagles continue to get ready for their season opener at Washington, but they need to stay healthy as some nagging injuries have popped up. What I hinted at last week with regards to college football actually came true. On the local level, while many high schools in Pennsylvania are opting out of fall sports, New Jersey has a plan and is moving “full steam ahead” with all fall sports. From the entertainment world, I finished up a new show on Amazon Prime that I wrote about last week. I’ve also discovered something on Netflix that fits right into my wheelhouse. As always though, we begin with sports, and my thoughts: ● A huge congratulations to the Philadelphia Flyers as they survive a tough first-round playoff series with Montreal and win it in six games. The highlight would have
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of the hockey game. Not one! You could also look at it this way: Carter Hart played his best and the Flyers got beat 4-zip. That’s a scary thought. If you can’t tell, I’m pretty passionate about Flyers hockey and all things puck related. I thought it would be fun to show you some visual evidence as to when this love affair with the Orange and Black began. See, I was really too young when the Flyers last won the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975. I was three and four years old respectively, so I really don’t have
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As for Brett Brown being let go, it seemed like it was inevitable. I wrote last week that “you can’t fire the players”. My take is this: Brett Brown is a good NBA coach. It’s almost a miracle that he lasted seven years in an organization that has a long history of turnover and turbulence. In some ways, I feel like he got a raw deal because he worked for three GMs in seven seasons! First, it was Sam Hinke and “The Process”. I thought that worked, to a degree. That was followed up by Bryan Colangelo and that ended with Colangelo’s resignation following a bizarre social media scandal. Now it’s Elton Brand in charge, and while he had words of praise for Brown, Brand has to answer to ownership. That’s the real problem in my opinion: ownership. They’ve allowed constant roster rebuilds. Check out this stat: in Brown’s seven years on Philly’s sidelines, a whopping 102 different players hit the court in a Sixers uniform, by far the most in the NBA over that time. For comparison, the Portland Trailblazers employed 56 players. The San Antonio Spurs featured 58 and the Miami Heat supplied 69 players. The common denominator among those three teams? Stable front offices! Until Sixers ownership gets control of the front office and runs things the right way, the Sixers are going to continue to be a mess. One piece of good news, as I write this, is that GM Elton Brand pub-
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licly said he’s not looking to trade Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons. The critics of the Sixers say that Embiid and Simmons can’t play well together or succeed together. But on a Zoom call, Brand told reporters “I’m not looking to trade Ben or Joel.” The Sixers general manager said “I’m looking to complement them better. They’re 24 [Simmons] and 26 [Embiid] years old, respectively. You try to make that fit as long as you can.” My last item on the Sixers concerns who might take over the head coaching duties now. When the news first broke that Brett Brown was out, former Cleveland head coach Tyronn Lue’s name popped up the most. Lue, 43, is currently an assistant coach with
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the press corps that they could “tweet that.” So everyone did! It’s hard to tell if the Eagles injury list is a concern or simply the bumps and bruises that players have during training camp. One thing is for sure: with key names on there like Andre Dillard, Miles Sanders, Lane Johnson, and Javon Hargrave, the Eagles' health might be the biggest factor in their success. At least in the early going. Speaking of which, don’t expect a lot of high scores I think when NFL games start for real on Sunday, September 13th. So far in Eagles training camp, the defense has reportedly been ahead of the offense, and I’d expect that to be the case for a lot of teams that had no spring OTA’s or the practice sessions that normally take place. Pederson compared it to baseball where the pitchers are ahead of the hitters in the beginning of the season usually. One good benefit the Birds have is continuity with their signal caller in QB Carson Wentz. As I write this, there’s news swirling that the Eagles are trying to work out a contract extension with TE Zach Ertz. Ertz has two years left on a five-year, $42.5 million pact. Complicating things is that TE Dallas Goedert is entering the third season of his four-year rookie deal, and he’s going to get a raise when that is up. Ertz turns 30 in November. Goedert is 26. Who do you pay and how much? Here’s hoping the Eagles find a way to make both guys happy. Maybe I’ll have news on that by the next column. One last Eagles item, and that’s about Jason Kelce. Cameras and a wireless microphone caught him
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talking with head coach Doug Pederson the other day as he wore a Flyers jersey underneath his Eagles jersey for practice. Kelce was showing his support for the Flyers, and a few days later followed that up with a tribute to Kobe Bryant by wearing Bryant’s high school jersey under his Eagles jersey on 8-24. I’d argue that Jason Kelce just gets the mood and sentiment of the Philly fan better than most athletes we’ve ever had around! Great job Jason Kelce! My last sports item is about high school football as one day after the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced plans for its high schools to opt out of fall sports, New Jersey is moving “full steam ahead”. Colleen Maguire, the first woman to lead the 102-year-old New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, defended the organization’s plans to move forward with fall sports in a statement titled “The Case for High School Sports”. In it, she writes that “since March, we in New Jersey have done the hard work of trying to contain the virus. Our leading indicators — rate of transmission, positivity rate and hospital admissions — are all trending down. Now is our opportunity to get back to the playing fields.” That’s music to the ears of many local high school athletes who have been working safely to get
ready for the fall sports season. Remember, this is not just about football too, as boys and girls soccer play in the fall as well! Keep a close eye on this one as I know the athletes want to play, but I’m sure everyone wants to be safe and healthy too. ● I’ll close with two items from entertainment as I managed to watch all 30 episodes of “Absentia” on Amazon Prime. I wrote about this last week as it stars Stana Katic as FBI Special Agent Emily Bryne. Each season has had a pretty big cliffhanger and has naturally led into the next season. Reports are that there will be a season 4, but with COVID-19 messing up so much of our movies and TV shows, who knows when that launch date will be? Either way, I definitely recommend “Absentia” on Amazon Prime. Once again, I’ll close by reminding everyone to wear your mask when you’re out in public. While we enjoy the last week or so of tourist season, take a minute to have some empathy for others. Be kind, wear your mask, and be patient. We can all knock down this COVID-19 together! Pete has been the local "sports guy" at the Jersey Shore since 2004. After a decade with TV 40, he joined 97.3 ESPN radio to talk Eagles, Phillies, Sixers & Flyers with Mike Gill on "The SportsBash" each day from 2-6 p.m. Pete is proud to be a "voice" for the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic each June, and does emcee work for groups like the National Football Foundation, The Old Grad Awards, and The 200 Club of Atlantic County. You can hear Pete each Tuesday on 97.3 ESPN at 5:30p, and if you see him out & about in the community, he requests that you please say "Hi". Send comments to PBrooksT@aol.com
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The Summer Wind Down
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s the sun begins to set earlier in the day and we experience some cooler days, the end of summer brings a bittersweet feeling for Jersey Shore families. Summer is my family’s favorite season. Our days are filled with sand between our toes and sun-kissed skin. Nightfall brings evening walks with the family, freshly grilled dinners, and later than usual bedtimes. Knowing that our 2020 summer is ending in the next few weeks brings brief sadness but also great hope. One of our favorite things about living in New Jersey is that we get to experience all four seasons in full bloom. The changing season brings a spirit of renewal and an opportunity to hit the refresh button. It’s a time to slow down, regroup, and get into a routine at home. Of course, we still have “locals summer” left to enjoy as out-of-town guests begin to travel back home. The shift from summer to fall is a slow page turn, as we try to make the most of the remaining warm weather while also preparing for what is ahead. I find it to be a delicate balance of change. Of course, this year is different than most with many families adjusting to some form of school-athome. Whether you’re preparing to send kids back to school for a hybrid model, preparing for virtual school, or creating lesson plans of
your own, this year is sure to be different than years past. So how do we make the most of it all? I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve been doing with my family during this shifting season. As summer comes to a slow close and cooler weather is on the horizon, we are trying to be outside as much as possible. The beach, for us, has felt like a slice of our normal life. We are able to be outside and socially distant while enjoying the sun and sea. I have been known to make the executive decision that our family needs the day off and you can find us “knee-deep in the water somewhere.” We recently picked up fishing as a family, which is a perfect way for us to be outside enjoying a family activity together while being conscious of health and safety. Parks, bike rides on local paths, and games of tennis or basketball have also offered safe, health, fun for my family this summer. When we aren’t out enjoying the sun, we are inside testing the waters for our upcoming homeschool adventure. My two children and I spend a lot of time talking about how the upcoming year might look including things we are hopeful for, specific things they would like to see happen, and even things we are worried about. We talk about it all and put our ideas on paper so that as we create our version of a “new normal”, everyone has put their two cents in. We’ve revamped chore charts and incentives, as we are all going to be in the house together this fall and winter. We took a trip to the library and updated our library cards, worked together to decorate and organize the in-home classroom setting, and came up with what we
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Life as we know it has changed dramatically this year, but we are in this together. When we first started quarantine back in March and the schools closed, I read an article that stated something along the lines that this will already be a traumatic experience for our children - it’s up to us to not make it more traumatic than it needs to be. With that in my mind daily, I can not stress enough how much I have tried to include my kids in the decision making processes. Talking about what we are doing, why we are doing it, and asking their opinions has made this new life much smoother than I think it could have been if I had not held onto that piece of wisdom. So, I pass it onto you as we embark on a new school year. I hope that whatever your new world looks like, that you will find some comfort and peace in it as a family unit. All we’ve got is each other! Until next time, Krystle Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet KrystleJBailey.com
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4. The original Noyes museum was located in: a) Egg Harbor Township b) Northfield c) Galloway Township d) Absecon
6. Fish Alley is located in: a) Somers Point b) Margate c) Sea Isle City d) Brigantine
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My Two Cents Worth Jimmies or Sprinkles? Shore Collectibles By Douglas Keefe
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’ve written before about the impact the Civil War had on our currency, both good and bad. The good was the creation of a Federal system of chartering banks which resulted in the creation of paper money which could be accepted as good anywhere in the Union, The bad was the hoarding of coins by everyone due to the uncertainty of the outcome of the war; whoever won, gold and silver would be good for purchases. The shortage of coins led to the printing of fractional currency in denominations of three cents through fifty cents, which continued until the 1870’s. The Philadelphia Mint was trying to keep production high of the only coin which did not contain a precious metal, the one cent coin. But the one cent coin at the time was comprised of 85% copper and 15% nickel, and by 1864 the mint had exhausted their supply of nickel. This led to the minting of a one cent coin made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, a combination that lasted until 1982, when the price of copper used in the coin exceeded one cent. The result in 1864 is three varieties of one cent coins; the first, the copper/ nickel composition, the second the copper/zinc/tin combination and the third a variety of the second that had the coins designer add his initial to the coin, something that didn’t go over well and was eliminated. Also in 1864 the mint created a new denomination coin, the two cent coin, which is the subject of this article. The thought behind this was that another coin of higher value but not containing a precious metal would help in completing small transactions. Don’t forget, one cent went a longer way than it does today. The two cent coin was comprised of the same metal combination as the new one cent coin and was the first to feature the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST”, reflecting the sentiment at the time about the Civil War whose outcome was still uncertain. It’s size is almost the same as a quarter and features the Union shield
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with a banner with the motto on top and the date underneath. The reverse has a wreath with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” around the rim and the words “TWO CENTS” in the center. These coins were struck from 1864 until 1873, with the last date struck in proof condition only. From a collectors’ perspective this is an interesting and easy set to complete in circulation grade coins (1864-1872) with only a few moderately priced examples. If one were to focus on accumulating coins in a minimum condition of fine, a set could be assembled for a little over $1000 with some coins upgraded for only a few dollars more. The only expensive coins are the 1864 Small Motto variety and the last year of minting for circulation the 1872, since few coins were struck that year. The first could cost around $400 and the last, $500. There are some varieties of dates, but none are necessary to complete the basic year set. The demise of the two cent coin came about for several reasons, one being the owners of the nickel mines being upset the mint was no longer buying their metal, so in typical fashion the went to the politicians and lobbied for new coins that would use nickel. The result being the release of a three-cent coin in 1865, about the size of a dime, and a five-cent coin in 1866, both containing 25% nickel and 75% copper. The higher denomination and smaller size made these coins more popular than the two-cent coin.
Douglas Keefe is the President of Beachcomber Coins, Inc. He and his wife Linda operate Beachcomber Coins and Collectibles, formally located in the Shore Mall and now located at 6692 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township in the old Wawa building. They also have satellite offices for buying only in Brigantine (Saturday), and in Absecon (Tuesday). Between them, they have over 70 years of experience buying and selling coins, collectibles in precious metals. They are members of the American Numismatic Association, the Industry Council of Tangible Assets, the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation, the Certified Coin Exchange and the Professional Coin Grading Service. Visit their website at www.beachcombercoinsinc.com for video and information.
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population was infected with COVID-19, which was published in mid-May of this year. For the time being, many COVID-19 treatments and/or interventions are being at least partially funded by the government, but it is unknown whether or not a vaccine will be funded by government as well--or for who and for how long. It's a real possibility that, after the rest of the country becomes immunized and moves on, the virus will continue to devastatingly affect the homeless population. In addition, many jobs often taken by the homeless (i.e., so-called “unskilled” and/or “day” labor) are going away due to the amount of businesses shutting down. The limited opportunities these people had are now even less available to them. Another obvious way the virus effects these people is the fact that they can’t so easily quarantine; with no house, they have no choice, which can contribute to the spread of the virus to the general population. In addition, the environments the homeless often have to live in can compromise their immune system, leaving them extra vulnerable to the virus. Couple all of this with their often unwillingness and/or inability to go to the hospital, and it presents an overall, very serious risk to the homeless. While I do believe our efforts should be focused on reducing the spread of the virus and returning to “normal”, one has to consider that returning to “normal” is important for everyone, but especially for the less than privileged. Thank you for taking your time to read this, and please consider donating to your local homeless shelter! Mark Allen-“Bodhi” Zappone President & Founder of “Helping Hands Healing Homeless Hearts [aka 5-H ]” 16 years old Linwood, NJ
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What’s The Catch Justin Mackey. Caught on troll with ballyhoo at 28 Lobster Pots in 115 ft on bar spreader color purple.
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