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was going into a swim class when another mom stopped me. “Cindy, I see you on Facebook. Your life is perfect.

I wish I had my life together like you.”

My jaw just dropped.

I hugged her and explained that’s not really me at all. That is my alternate reality, the good moments that I selectively share on social media. If Facebook showed all my moments somedays, I think I would receive sympathy cards.

That is what’s both wonderful and terrible about social media. The wonderful part is that I can choose what I share, crop it, filter it and spin it to make sure it is only positive and flattering.

The bad news is that it’s false and misleading. My life, like most people’s lives, is filled with daily challenges and all kinds of crazy stressors. What my friend mistakenly

thought of me, I have also presumed of others. I am ashamed to admit that I have gone as far as to unfollow people, simply because I thought they were too perfect or didn’t have any problems so they couldn’t possibly understand my life.

The reality is that social media is all smoke. We cannot really know or even begin to understand a person’s life based of their profile or posts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or any other form of social media.

I am, however, not advocating posting every emotion or disturbing moment into cyberspace. When my daughters were in high school and social media was a new norm, I used to warn them not to put anything on Facebook that they would not be comfortable seeing on a billboard on the Atlantic City Expressway. Much of my investigative motherly research was done on Facebook and I know that potential employers always check it.

It’s tricky, but I think there has to be a balance between keeping it real, and not airing every grievance or intense feeling. I’m striving to find that balance, because I want to be authentic. So, when you see some more of my messier moments posted on Facebook, please give me a “like” and know I’m just trying to keep it real.

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My Mom writes for your Newspaper. I decided I wanted to write today too.

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As we come up to the Atlantic City Bay I can not believe what I see; it is full of trash.

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Gale Force Hits Ocean City

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cean City’s newest seashore attraction is a towering, twirling construct which angrily looms more than 100 feet over the Boardwalk, just beyond the intersection of 10th Street and Little Atlantic Avenues.

The Gale Force Roller Coaster at Playland’s Castaway Cove amusement park opened Friday, May 26 and for the price of admission, patrons can get a thrill ride of a lifetime.

“The reception about the ride is great,” Brian Hartley, vice president of Castaway Cove said. “Everyone who comes off are just shocked at the caliber of the ride itself. People come off with an understanding it is fast and really a lot of fun.”

There are many exciting elements to the ride, Hartley said. There is the launch at 64 mph, 90-degree drops, twists and turns.

“There is nothing else like it at the Jersey Shore. The hardest thing for us was to decide something for a small footprint,” Hartley said. “We don’t have the size of Great Adventure or Disney Land. We are one city block trying to jam in 31 rides into every square foot.”

And the selection of Gale Force, which packs a wallop for thrill seekers

Gale Force roller coaster opened Friday, May 26 and the reception has been great, says Brian Hartley, vice president of Playland’s Castaway Cove. Photo Mike Raspa Photography.

who dare to experience the roughly 50-second ride, was the right choice, Hartley said.

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But to get to the point of opening Gale Force, there was a long and rigorous inspection and certification process.

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That crane, large enough to reach the top of a four-story home, was dwarfed by the sheer magnitude of this coaster.

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Gale Force takes the brave riders down at a 90-degree angle. way from nearby Ocean Avenue, the thoroughfare closest to the beach, these staggering visuals serve as a sort of free advertisement for the brand-new ride.

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The park itself, founded in 1959, remains one of the Ocean City Boardwalk’s premier lures, bringing in upwards of 5,000 patrons a day during the height of the summer season.

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A Jersey Girl Writes… …California Is Lacking…

by Linda Bailey Walsh

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grew up in New Jersey by the beach but for some reason it seemed like all I ever heard about was California. Everybody knew everything from California was the best. It seemed like California Dreaming was always on the radio and in summers the goal was a California tan. I played for hours with Malibu Barbie and if the kids on Beverly Hills 90210 wore it, it was cool. There is no doubt that I have LA Looks Hair Gel to thank for most of my awesome 80’s styles.

How could New Jersey ever possibly compare?

I was sure it couldn’t so, first chance I had I got on a plane to Los Angeles with California Here I Come playing in my headphones. I settled smack dab in the middle of it all. I can see the Hollywood sign from my street and just a few blocks away there are stars with famous peoples names on them in the pavement. Just down the road is Paramount Studios. The weather is an embarrassment of riches 95% of the time, and the other 5%? Well, it’s still just fine. There’s really no two ways about it, California is in fact, beautiful. Everyone was right. Just like Randy Newman sang

in his song, I love LA. Naturally I couldn’t wait to get to the beach. After a lifetime of hearing songs, seeing movies and reading books about it I couldn’t wait. I’ll never forget the first thought I had when I walked onto a beach in California.

That thought was; Meh. Yup. Meh. First of all, growing up a car ride to the beach meant passing rows of cornfields and stopping at a local farm to pick up some fresh produce to snack on. Sadly, most people will never understand how incredible a Jersey tomato is.

The drive to the beach here is also the stuff of legend but unfortunately; Los Angeles Freeways are more of a nightmare than a dream. To top that off hardly any of the beaches here have boardwalks and the water is cold with lots of rocks and seaweed in it.

In Jersey a beach day meant Saltwater Taffy and beautiful Victorian Houses all in a row overlooking sparkling water that I’d spend hours in riding waves while music played in the background (usually Bruce).

Going down the shore (as any true NJ native would call it) was always joyful. A day filled with friends and family. The Jersey Shore has a sense of community that I’ve

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Now I’m not going to try to pretend that Cali and its beaches aren’t beautiful, that would be crazy talk but there is a quality that they are lacking, something that only Jersey has. I’d guess it’s like when you meet a pretty girl but, she doesn’t know any of your favorite bands and won’t even try your dessert, it’s just not as much fun to be around. I think maybe it’s because they take it for granted out here, a day at the beach, a beautiful sunset, they have it all the time.

In New Jersey we always knew that we’d be chipping ice off of our cars in no time so these special, sun kissed days were to be savored.

And yes, it never rains in Southern California but all that’s gotten us is a drought.

So, here I am in California, on what seems like the millionth sunny day in a row and my heart would give anything to be sitting on the beach in South Jersey, listening to Jersey Girl because in the end, Springsteen knew what he was talking about.

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he sun was hot. The breeze was cool. And the waves were generous.

It was the kind of day that sent the local grom squad running from the Ocean City skatepark to the city’s First Street beach.

At 57 degrees, the water was just warm enough to ditch the booties and gloves, making the groms feel light enough to charge the thigh-high swells and impress the audience on the beach.

“It was an awesome day,” said Christine Volpe Dunn, mom to Ethan, Owen and Waverly.

Ocean City mom Michelle Whelan’s 8-year-old Cullen and 10-year-old Sophie were in the lineup, loving the feel of the ocean on an almost 90-degree day. “First Street lately has become an informal gathering place after school,” Whelan said.

“There’s something magical about the setting. The jetty is a great place to sit for a bird’s eye view of your kids and their friends in the water.”

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11-year-old Mia posted, “Ha. Ha. It was just going to be Angie, Brynn and I, but I guess adding ten other kids works too!”

“Super fun today,” 9-year old Cooper Jewell said enthusiastically.

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Even though surfing and skateboarding is considered an individual sport, being a part of it in this community is more like being a part of a team. The confidence the kids instill in each other is amazing.”

10-year Hayden Malloy said it’s so much fun being able to come home from school and head to either the beach or skate park, to hang out and have fun catching some waves with friends or dropping in the bowl at the skate park.

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Hayden’s mom agreed. “It’s great for the kids to have a sense of freedom while being in a safe environment with their friends and involved parents always around to lend a helping hand,” said Gabrielle Malloy, owner of Simple Eats and manager of Heritage Surf Shop’s boardwalk store. “It’s a great sense of community here in Ocean City a place that we are happy to call home.”

Kerry Allejandrino, director of the Children’s Place of Music & Learning remarked that the children have a great experience with one another.

“I love that my daughter Lauren has met so many wonderful friends and their families,” she said.

Many surf parents experience an interesting role reversal in the lineup when their sons and daughters outshred them.

“That Friday in particular, was just really special with many of the parents right out in the lineup with our kids,” Whelan said. “Everyone was cheering each other on. The camaraderie, the beautiful, warm weather and the sweet little waves made it the absolute perfect day.”

She said she always dreamed of living in southern California imagining it to be just like it was Friday. “Then I realized we’re all already living the dream. Our kids share our love for the water, and at least in my case surf far better than I ever will.

What more could we ask for?”

Photographer, dad and surfer/skater Tim Dinofa of Linwood said, “Cruz and I really enjoy surfing with the groms, their energy and excitement are contagious.”

Friday’s surf session in Ocean City was special, Dinofa said, not because the waves were pumping, but because of the dozen kids and parents who joined in the great time.

“We spent the afternoon sharing waves, swapping boards, and encouraging each other with laughs and smiles,” Dinofa said. “It was so cool to see all the parents surfing alongside their kids making it an epic afternoon full of positive family fun.”

A week out from Memorial Day weekend, this grom squad is clearly just getting started.

“We’re so happy to be a part of this surfing and skateboarding community of this young generation of shredders,” Pustizzi said. “We’re looking forward to many more days like this in the future.”

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ore than 100 competitors from across the globe will set out on a 22.5-mile paddleboard race around Absecon Island Saturday, June 10 beginning and ending at Frank S. Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget Atlantic City. The course was designed to challenge racers as a reminder as that they are helping people struggling with cancer.

With competitors coming as far as Ontario, Canada and St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands & nearly $100,000 raised last year, the Paddle For A Cause has come far since its humble beginnings when 7 friends paddled out during a hurricane swell in Margate City beach.

There are three options for people who want to participate in a non-competitive paddle – An 8-mile paddle to and from the Wonder Bar in Atlantic City and a 4-mile option that finishes at the Wonder Bar with a jitney back to the Golden Nugget for paddlers to enjoy the festivities.

Lastly, this year we are officially announcing a new category “the virtual paddler” for people who are physically unable to paddle and/or cannot attend the event (we even have an optional, virtual course on the internet). Mark Zappone, president of DRCF, is hoping for a huge turn-out this year. He said recent years had over 100 paddlers in recent years, but this year we are shooting over 150.

All paddlers are required to fundraise $200 to participate with proceeds benefiting the foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides

egories: men’s and women’s 14-foot and less stand-up paddleboard and prone unlimited; $1,000 for first, $500 for second and $250 for third.

A new virtual paddler (with optional virtual course) was developed for those that can’t paddle and/or can’t attend the event.

After the action on the water, an after party and awards ceremony will be held 4 p.m. at The Deck at Golden Nugget. The party is included with registration and $25 to all others.

Residents with homes along paddle course Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate and Longport are encour-

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The WPA-sanctioned race divisions that will be timed by division and gender are men’s and women’s

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▶ Smithville Comic Book Show Sunday, June 4 from 10:00am4:00pm at Historic Smithville Come out and join us and your favorite Comic Heroes and Villains, Comic Book Artists, Writers, Creators, as well as tons of vendors offering up Comic Books from the Golden Age to Modern, Non-Sport Cards, Toys, Collectibles, Crafts and more. There will be face painting and cosplayers dressed as Super Heroes will be on hand walking around and posing for photos. ▶ Sea Isle Restaurant Week Monday, June 5 – Sunday, June 11 Sea Isle City Sea Isle Restaurant Week is back!

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The family-friendly, free event will feature local musicians from a wide variety of genres.

Afternoon entertainment will include more than forty performers on assorted porches and side yards throughout the city. Attendees can stroll from porch to porch, neighborhood to neighborhood and “camp out” on front lawns and sidewalks as they enjoy live, local talent. Maps of porches and performers will be provided on the day of the event. Music will be from 1pm to 6pm, with the headline show

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f you have driven along New Road in Linwood lately, chances are that you have noticed a wood-paneled building taking shape near the intersection of Ocean Heights Avenue.

The Exchange Linwood is set to open in June. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek a few weeks ago and I can say with confidence that it’s going to transform the Linwood food scene.

The Exchange Linwood is a similar concept to The Exchange Galloway, an upscale food hall with a variety of eateries.

The Linwood location will offer different eateries from Galloway and even more exciting is that it will have a bar. So, what food options will you find at the new place? Banzo will be the first spot you see when you enter. From the owners of Greens and Grains, Banzo is a Mediterranean inspired plant based eatery. Falafel and fries will all be baked for a healthier take on Mediterranean favorites. Other eateries will be Tony’s serving pizza, Little Saigon, Ernest and Son and Jar’d Coffee. This will be the second location for Little Saigon. While I haven’t been to the one in Atlantic City, I hear they have great vegan options. Ernest and Son has a location in Brigantine and participated in the Linwood Farmers Market last fall.

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Linwood hasn’t seen a new bar open in quite some time. The District Bar will serve craft cocktails and beers, wine and kombucha cocktails. The bar will also have it’s on own menu of small bites. I took a quick look at the bar menu and immediately swooned at the thought of buffalo cauliflower dip

The interior is sleek and open, with wide windows facing New Road. A spacious private dining room off the main hall will be available for events. There will be so much to love about The Exchange. It will be both family-friendly if you want to take the kids for a meal and adult-friendly if you want to meet up with friends for drinks. With a variety of eateries, everyone can pick what they want.

The Exchange Linwood is planning to open at the end of June. Everyone I talk to is chomping at the bit for it to open.

With something for everyone, it’s going to be such a welcome addition to Linwood.

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Fresh Local Produce, Local Honey, Food, Flowers, Crafts, plus additional offerings like nutrition and wellness educators, yoga, & More!

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exception. AnimeNEXT has been in existence since 2002 and is organized by Universal Animation. ▶ George Thorogood & the Destroyers Saturday, June 10 at 8:00pm at Tropicana Casino and Resort Tickets: $59, $79 & $89 Phone: 609-340-4020 George Thorogood is an American blues rock vocalist/guitarist from Wilmington, Delaware, known for his hit song “Bad to the Bone” as well as for covers of blues standards such as Hank Williams’”Move It On Over,” Bo Diddley’s “Who Do You Love?” and “House Rent Boogie/One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” by John Lee Hooker and Amos Milburn respectively.

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▶ Atlantic City Food Truck Festival Saturday, June 3 12:00pm-8:00pm and Sunday, June 4 12:00pm-6:00pm at Brighton Park, Atlantic City The 2nd annual “Atlantic City Food Truck Festival”& Competition is coming back to the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. Join us Saturday June 3rd & Sunday June 4th, 2017 in scenic Brighton Park, located between the Claridge Hotel and the boardwalk.

Nearly 20,000 people came out to Indulge in the area’s top food trucks last year and they experienced a range of culinary dishes from American comfort to seafood, barbecue, desserts and more.

Enjoy all-day live music in the park, celebrity cooking demonstrations, a kids zone, an outdoor premium wines, beer and spirits garden and much more.

New this year will be an online voting system where you will be able to select your favorite food truck and determine the first ever “Atlantic City Food Truck Festival People’s Champion”. Celebrity chefs will again serve as judges in crowning the “Atlantic City Food Truck Festival Grand Champion” ▶ AnimeNext Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 11 at the Atlantic City Convention Center insert art Tickets: $40-55 Phone: 1-888-228-4748 AnimeNEXT is the largest independently organized anime convention in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. The convention features Japanese creators of anime and manga, voice actors from anime series, Japanese musical acts, artists, vendors and exhibits, panels, workshops, and gaming. Events all focus on aspects of anime, manga, and Japanese culture.

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micromanagement was doing more harm than good, and we left the garden alone for a while (aside from general upkeep and watering).

We waited, we waited, we waited.

We felt a little discouraged, to be honest. Started to think this gardener gig wasn’t for us.

AND THEN: We checked the garden again last week and were astonished to see beautiful, fully developed radishes, just visible beneath the surface of the soil. Apparently, radishes let you know when they’re ready to be picked. No guesswork required.

Here are a few simple reminders that can serve as important lessons for all of us: The dirt is intelligent and does exactly what it needs to do, on its own time.

There are few things more rewarding than picking your own food, right out of the soil. It offers a new appreciation for the life that exists in growing things.

clover patch to miniature forest – we began to wonder when we should harvest them. We thought the robust, full greens should serve as an indicator of fully formed, robust roots below, so we started to dig. With a garden trowel, we snooped around in the soil for evidence of any edible subterranean life. All we found were little roots, small and spindly, lots of dirt, and a few itty-bitty baby radishes – little more than red bumps.

We waited a few more weeks, the greens continued to grow, and we dug again. Same result: lots of dirt, small loss of little radishes. Our

We know a lot, but in the grand scheme of the universe, we don’t know much of anything, really. Each moment of surprise and wonder is a gift.

What uncharted territories can you explore? Find something you don’t know, or don’t know well. It can be as simple as planting a radish garden in your backyard. Let yourself be astonished.

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Ventnor Announces $800,000 Grant for Improvements in North Beach Business District

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The City has seen its ratable base reduced since Superstorm Sandy and hundreds of homes were damaged.

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A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings

By Charles P. Eberson

10, 2010. Due to its length, the interview will be published over the next few issues.

All the words are her own. The only changes I made were for ease of reading.

Part 3

A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings Since two important holidays, Mothers’ Day and Memorial Day fell in the month of May, I thought it appropriate to start publishing an interview I conducted with my mother, Yetta. My mother was living in London during the Blitz of World War II. The Blitz was a bombing campaign where German planes attacked British cities every day and night for eleven weeks starting in September 1940. Yetta was 17 years old at the time. That experience helped shape the strong independent woman she became and reminded me that however difficult life’s challenges can be, at least I didn’t have to fear bombs falling from the sky. My mother resided in Margate for over 50 years and sadly passed away on Jan.

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he next Underground (subway) was a station farther away which meant we had to take a train above the ground to get to the Underground. We could have been bombed on the way. When we heard the air raid siren, we waited for a bus to take us to the train station. The buses ran late at night because sometimes the raids lasted all night until seven in the morning. Then we got on the train which was open. The reason why you do it is because you are with people. The train was full of people going to shelters.

You could tell by the bundles. We were like refugees. Mum had a big sheet with blankets, towels, food. Everything was in there, in the bundles. When we got to Finchley Road which was the first Underground, it was full. We couldn’t get onto the platform.

So, we slept upstairs which was street level.

It was stupid. I said to my dad we might as well stay home. We can get killed here if we can’t get under the ground. We did it a few times. We left home earlier so we could

get downstairs on the platform. Mum and I and Lew left early and we put our sheet and blankets down on the platform and dad would come a bit later because he couldn’t always leave work early. At five o’clock in the morning, the first train goes out and it was mobbed. When we would get home, I would get washed, dressed have my breakfast and go to work in the West End where I was a seamstress. I took either the bus or the train and there were many mornings when there were air raid sirens. What protection did I have then? The bus could have been blown up. Even the train was above ground until you got to Finchley Road, then the closer you got to London the deeper it got. They built it that way before the war. Nobody knew why they did, but it was just as well they did. But a lot of places were hit. You could hear the ambulances. We were very lucky.

Then I got in a fight with the boss. Because I was very fast, the boss put me on special work, but the girls I worked with said to me not to work so fast because they wouldn’t make any money. They would have to keep up with me in order to get paid, so I slowed down for them. Then the boss called me into his office and told me I wasn’t doing my best. I told him I was going as fast as I could go. He said I wasn’t because he had

timed me before. So, I said if that’s what he wants then I want a raise. Well, he went berserk and said, “You Jews are never satisfied, you want more and more.” I answered back “You want more and more, don’t you?

You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You have two boys fighting in this war against what you are. You’re a bloody fascist.” He fired me. At that time, if you were fired and not working on war work you had to either join the army or the Labor Board would find war work for you. I told the Labor Board I wouldn’t work on a farm because I couldn’t stand the smell of horses and pigs and the such. They told me they had something closer to my home. It was the telephone company. I went there and it was on the sixth floor.

There were a lot of air raids at that time.

The bombers were coming out of London crossing over to leave for home. We had to keep going up and down the six floors using the stairs because the electricity would shut off during the air raids. I told them I didn’t want to keep running up and down every time and would stay upstairs during the raid.

I didn’t care. But they wouldn’t let me so I got a letter from the doctor who excused me and I went out to stay with cousins in Cambridge for a few months.

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ith Memorial Day fading in our rear-view mirrors, the time seems right to share some of our favorite, seasonal food from the shore region.

And what better place to start than the Ocean City Boardwalk, at the venerable Kohr Brothers Custard?

For the purposes of definition, what sets Kohr’s apart from commonplace ice cream purveyors is the rich, luxurious nature of their creamy delights.

This is accomplished through the addition of eggs to their frozen confections.

This is what separates ‘custard’ from ice cream.

The result is a smooth, silky texture so appealing during the sweltering heat of summer.Custard is now available here in flavors ranging from the standard vanilla/chocolate twist cone to peanut butter, banana and mint chocolate chip.

The best news: Kohr’s family products- a formula first crafted by founding brothers Archie, Elton and Lester at New York’s Coney Island in 1919- are shockingly lower in fat and sugar than most ice creams.

Kohr’s website indicates they sold over 18,000 cones, at a nickel apiece, during their very first weekend of business.

Although now available in four states – regionally, Ocean City has become their hub, with a quintet of separate locations scattered throughout that famous wooden way.

Hank’s also features some of the best burgers and upscale sandwiches we know of on the islands.

And just when you thought no one could offer you a very novel grilled tuna item, enter their ahi tuna burrito roll.

Combining seared ahi, mango salsa, Monterey-jack, wasabi aioli and chopped romaine in a haba?ero wrap, sliced into four pieces, it’s another cultural-crossover, straddling the line between Mexican burritos and Asian sushi rolls.

Next up, an outstanding food enterprise now celebrating their fifth From creamy, ice-cold custard, to sugary, sweet summer campaign. confections, Jersey Shore businesses give residents and Cathy’s 14th Street Bakery, tourists alike, a real delight to nibble on while soaking nestled in a petite space on 14th in the summer sun and enjoying the ocean breezes.

Street between Central and Asbury in Ocean City, rounds out a triumviOne island further south, Hank’s Sauce is rate of fine purveyors of baked goods in our found at the southern edge of Sea Isle City, adopted hometown.

(We previously referenced Ward’s and in the Townsends Inlet district.

Dot’s in our late April feature on bakeries, Sure, you’ve seen and probably enjoyed their proprietary brand of hot sauces, but only failing to mention Cathy’s as they were you even aware they had an eatery? weren’t yet open at the time of publication.)

Now they are and snaking lines of cusIf not, it’s worth the trip to sample their seasonal fare; especially ‘pinchos,’ hand-held tomers and nearly reaching Asbury Avenue. skewers of various meat and veggie blends There’s a reason folks were content to wait a half-hour in line over Memorial Day riding atop crusty French bread. for their treats.

Discovered by owners during a surf trip Cathy’s style of baking, reliant on tradito Puerto Rico, these bite-size delights are tional French technique, utilizes the highest the Jersey shore’s answer to ethnic Middle quality ingredients imaginable.

Eastern kabobs or Japanese yakitori.

Like her massive, cream-filled signature item, laden with a heavenly custard-like filling.

So extraordinary that it’s practically blasphemous to call this a mere ‘donut.’

It is in fact more accurate to label this bounteous pastry an archetypal Gallic creampuff.

The most startling part of owner Cathy Greene’s story; although French in heritage, she is a self-taught baker who honed her skills feeding seven offspring in Ocean City.

So, if you happen to spot a distinctive pink pastry box being toted around this summer in Ocean City, it undoubtedly originated at Cathy’s.

We’ll close out this column with a loving dedication to one of southern New Jersey’s greatest food traditions; the chicken BBQ. The granddaddy of all these shindigs takes place this coming Sunday, June 4th at the Dorothy Volunteer Fire Company on Route 557 in western Atlantic County.

Now celebrating their 59th year, this event will plate upwards of 2,200 wood-roasted half-chicken platters, all replete with fixings like corn on the cob and multiple cold items.

Their style of a high-heat, wood-fired BBQ- specifically distinctive to our regionresults in succulent meat with crispy skin, conveying just the right hints of smoke and fiery flavor.

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Maybe you’re looking for something a little different to do?

Something that is free but that you haven’t tried yet with your kids? Maybe you’re a single mom? Or maybe you’re a family just looking for something new to do.

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ha-Ching! That will be the cash register asking for some more of your money.

Yes, it’s that time of year.

School is letting out and summer is arriving and making plans to ‘do stuff’ is upon us. For those who need ‘easyon-the-pocket’ fun, here are a few suggestions for the family.

If you’re a family of many ages, maybe with strollers and the such, on June 3, get your sweet tooth on and head south on the Garden State Parkway to Perry Street in West Cape May to the West Cape May Strawberry Festival. It’s all you can eat with pies, treats, fruit and smoothies.Better yet: It’s free, has a rain date: June 4 and is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is good for the whole family.

If you are looking for something to do that is a little different, then hold on to your mask Batman! – Bam! POW! KaZOW! The Jersey Shore Comic Book Show will arrive June 4in Historic Smithville in Atlantic County. There you’ll find comics, art-

Head to Cape May after dinner this summer. Get your most comfy blanket in the house and tell the kids to get on their comfy clothes. Pack some favorite snacks and check out a movie under the stars. Where?

What? Here’s the scoop. If you head to Sea Isle City’s Excursion Park at dusk there will be movies on these dates: July 7 (Pete’s Dragon), 14 (The Great Gilly Hopkins), 21 (Jungle Book), 28 (Zootopia... love that bunny!) then Aug. 4 (Lost and Found ‘16), 11 (Moana), 18 (The BFG), 25 (Finding Dory) and Sept 1 (Alice Through the Looking Glass).

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Finally, if you’re looking to walk and eat there is the Atlantic City The 2nd annual “Atlantic City Food Truck Festival” & Competition on Saturday June 3 and Sunday June 4 at Brighton Park, located between the Claridge Hotel and the Boardwalk. There’s all kinds of food to try including seafood, barbecue, desserts and more. Plus, you get to enjoy all-day live music in the park, celebrity cooking demonstrations, a kids zone and much more.

We are so fortunate to live in an area where there are many fun family events at affordable prices. At the end of the day, even if you can’t go somewhere ‘grand’ and spend a lot of cash, what’s truly important is that you spent the day together. Even if it’s hanging out on one of our most awesome beach’s with your toes in the sand. Life is good.

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Great Bay Gallery will host an added attraction during this exhibit. Both artists will present an Art Talk on Wednesday June 14. The artists will talk about their inspirations, process of developing their mediums and an informal audience sharing time. There will be two seatings – at 1:00 and again at 3:00 at the Great Bay Gallery,

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Like many photographers, Lindsay initially presented her work as conventional framed and matted prints. But she has embraced the new technology of photographs on metal. This new medium preserves photos by infusing dyes into specially coated aluminum sheets. The colors are vibrant and she believes metal prints offer more impact than traditional methods.

Wray has earned several impressive and competitive awards including the Professional Women’s Photographers’ International competition in New York in 2011 for “Revel Casino Neighbors.” Debra Klomp Ching of the Klomp Ching Gallery in NYC selected her image from over 1,500 international entrants.

Renee Leopardi’s journey in art has taken her from the Midwest where she began her intuitive awareness of art. After relocating to southern New Jersey, her interest evolved. She took an Advanced Painting workshop at Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia which led her to further her education through workshops and independent study, including plein aire sessions with other artists.

Renee works primarily with pastels.

“The medium of pastels has pushed me to explore and create in expressive ways and has altered my painting style to emerge toward impressionism. I find inspiration in local seasonal landscapes of southern New Jersey, from ocean to marshes and creeks, from woods to farmland.”

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with an assortment of jewelry totaling $85,000 – all uninsured – was gone.

“It was heartbreaking,” Citera said from his restaurant, Carluccio’s Coal Fired Pizza in Northfield, Thursday morning, May 25. “At the time, it was a really tough year for me. We shut down

Ventnor couple Tina and Carlo Citera celebrate the return of the bride’s wedding ring, stolen a decade ago.

Carlo Citera and his wife, Tina, both 49, of Ventnor, lived in Margate with their three children when in May 2007 their home was burglarized.

Citera was away on business. His wife and their three daughters, now 16, 18 and 20, were vacationing in Florida.

They came home to find much of their jewelry, which included trinkets from baptisms and communions, along

our business in the Ocean One Mall.”

Some jewelry was recovered, but not much. Their most precious and irreplaceable piece was Tina’s wedding ring, an 18-karat yellow gold band with Carlo’s inscription inside.

“If God wants it back it will come back to us,” Citera said, adding that is what kept the couple from ever purchasing another band.

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↘Continued from 28 But as the years passed, the married couple of 25 years gave up hope that the ring would ever be returned.

Then they got the call.

It was Ventnor Police Lt. Wayne Avellino. He had a case dating back to 2012 in which a Ventnor resident was arrested for burglary. While the defendant did his time in jail, some of the pieces of jewelry he stole from houses, including the Citeras’ then-Margate home, sat at the police department unclaimed.

“I got a call a couple of weeks ago from Lt. Avellino. He said, ‘Mr. Citera, by any chance, were you robbed? I think I have some of your jewelry.’”

One of the pieces was Tina Citera’s wedding band.

“I was very happy and emotional,” Carlo Citera said.

The Citeras went down to meet with Avellino, who had, in addition to the wedding ring, other missing pieces of jewelry taken from their home years ago.

“My wife was crying when she got it back,” Citera said.

Avellino said money was forfeited as part of the defendant’s court case and had to be returned to him after he was released from jail. While police were trying to locate the defendant, Avellino rechecked the file and thought something wasn’t right.

He came across some pieces of jewelry he believed belonged to the Citeras from the Margate burglary.

The Citeras went to the department and reclaimed the jewelry.

“We started talking about the other jewelry that was still missing,” Avellino said. “Carlo said, ‘Please, please, can you look specifically for the wedding ring?’”

There were a couple of unidentified pieces of jewelry in the file and one of them was Tina Citera’s ring.

“I came across a gold wedding band. It was so faded from wear but it said ‘Carlo’ inside,” Avellino said.

The Citeras went down to the police department once again, only this time Tina left with her wedding ring back on her finger.

“You should have seen her when she came in here,” Avellino remarked. “She kept saying, ‘That’s mine. That’s mine.’”

The veteran officer, who has served 26 years in police work, stressed that homeowners should keep an inventory of their jewelry and other valuables and, if stolen, report it to police.

“Something like this doesn’t happen every day,” Avellino said of the happy outcome. “When it does, it really makes you feel good.”

The Citeras were so appreciative of Avellino’s detective work and the entire Ventnor Police Department that they donated six pizzas to the department.

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Art in the Park coming to Somers Point

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he Somers Point Arts Commission is hosting the 2nd annual Art in the Park event on Saturday, June 17, 2017 (rain date June 18) from 10am to 4pm at JF Kennedy Park on Broadway in Somers Point. Art in the Park will feature the work of a number of professional and amateur artists for exhibit and sale and a plein aire painting exhibit by artists painting on location. Both exhibits will be judged by professional area artist-educators and prizes and ribbons will be awarded.

The event will also include interactive art experiences for children, entertainment by a trio from the Denizen Pine Trio and by the Bob Ferguson jazz trio. Students from the Somers Point Public Schools will perform songs from their summer musical, Shrek.

There will be a children’s clothesline art exhibit featuring the work of Somers Point Students who were instructed by Christine O’Brien in the After School C.A.S.T.L.E program. A face painter will be on hand and food vendors will offer a variety of festival fare. The event is free and open to the public.

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LOCAL BAND TAKES A LICK AT BRIGANTINE’S ICE-CREAM SHOP

By Eric Conklin

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vening ice-cream cravers at Richman’s in Brigantine now have a source of entertainment from the island’s newest cover band.

“The Jetty” is a classic rock, punk, and reggae cover band that plays at the ice-cream shop from 7-9 p.m. on Fridays during the summer.

High school friends Thomas Bell, Ryan Gattini, and Antwan Mastro formed the band last May to play music while on summer vacation. All three members attend Holy Spirit

High School in Absecon, where their musical interests clashed.

Bell, 18, of Brigantine plays bass in the band. He started playing the instrument three years ago after noticing Paul McCartney playing a Hofner Bass Guitar. His mother bought a Hofner after he showed interest in it. He then took lessons from bass player Andy Lalasis, who plays in a local band called “Breckerville.”

Gattini plays electric guitar in the band and has been playing for roughly eight years. Gattini collaborated with Bell, as members of Holy Spirit’s pep-band during football

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The group is headed into their second summer performing together. Their first gig was last Friday, May 26 at Richman’s. The group also has played at Mad Dog’s in Brigantine, and JD’s Pub in Galloway.

Bell said he just has a lot of fun playing music with friends. “When other people like what I do, it just makes me feel better,” he said.

After three months of shows, the trio decided their band was incomplete. They needed a lead singer.

Last August, Alexis Mathis, 16, of Egg Harbor City took on the role.

Mathis saw members of the band perform at Absecon’s Got Talent last year. They met up and began collaborating ultimately leading to the group adding Mathis to their band.

“I really enjoy the sound we have,” said Mathis. “I’m grateful for the fact that they chose me to be their singer. I love being able to perform with them and I can’t wait until summer to do more shows.”

The group is looking forward to new opportunities this summer.

Their summer lineup includes their usual spot: Richman’s. They can also be seen performing at Pitney Pub in Galloway and plan on recording their first album.

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rom hikes to picnics to relaxing in the hammock, nothing ruins summer fun quite as fast as bug bites. Unfortunately, bug bites are more than just a nuisance. They can trigger allergic reactions in some people, and may transmit diseases like Zika Virus, Dengue Fever, West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease. Taking these precautions this summer can help the whole family stay bite-free.

DRAIN THE SWAMP

Standing water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Walk around your property after rainfall or after watering the lawn and take note of areas that are not draining properly or are catching and holding water in objects like garden buckets, lids and frisbees. The smallest puddle of water can breed mosquitos.

Drain everything you find.

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Have you ever felt you were being eaten alive by mosquitoes, while everyone else around you remained unaffected?

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However, mosquitoes are attracted to sweat, so don’t forget the deodorant. They also seem to prefer beer drinkers, according to a study by Japanese researchers.

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Staying nearby? Remember, most species of mosquitoes in the U.S. are busiest at dusk. During those hours, take extra precautions to avoid becoming their meal.

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Estell Manor Park and Our Natural World

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ith the grand opening of the Atlantic County Veterans Museum at Estell Manor soon approaching, this is a perfect opportunity for the people of South Jersey to revisit the natural splendor that is Estell Manor Park. With features such as the winding walking trails, the floating dock, and the ruins of the Estellville Glass Factory, the park offers a retreat from the busy, ephemeral world that surrounds it. The park is also home to the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery, a commemorative space that allows each of us to reflect on the actual sacrifice it takes to keep America safe.

Before I began my tenure with Atlantic County Cultural and Heritage Affairs, I visited Estell Manor Park sporadically. If I found myself in the Mays Landing area, I would usually decide to take the “long way” home down Route 50 so I could visit the park and pad down one of the trails.

Now that I work primarily at the Veterans Museum, the park is literally in my backyard. I have never found myself this close to nature and I have

developed a strong appreciation for how rewarding and therapeutic it can be. The simplicity of hearing nothing but leaves blowing in the wind, watching the waves curl on the South River, and sitting on one of the park benches with a book has offered me more solace and soul-cleansing than anything I have ever experienced.

Now, let me be clear: I am not waxing philosophical or suggesting a new-age remedy for those of us bogged down by twenty-first century troubles. I am simply offering a temporary leave of absence from the loud and manic world that has

become the norm for many of us.

It is interesting – and troubling – how silence can feel so threatening nowadays. At first, it was a challenge for me to leave my cellphone in the car while visiting the park.

What if someone needs me? is the usual cloying thought in my mind, even though the amount of time I typically spend without my cellphone no more than an hour. But isn’t that how our minds are programmed to think in this hyperspace we live in?

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Therefore, I implore the reader to make a connection with the natural world we are so fortunate to have at our fingertips and in our backyards here in South Jersey. Whether you choose to visit Estell Manor Park, Belleplain State Forest, Lake Lenape, or Wharton State Forest, make a day out of getting to know the natural world around you. Touch the ruins from the old world, dip your bare feet in the cedar water, get dirty! And do yourself a favor – leave your phones behind. The superhighway will still be there when you kick the dirt off you shoes and get back into your car. I promise.

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Race is on for Atlantic County Sheriff

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TLANTIC COUNTY – Voters will have three veteran law enforcement officers to choose from in the June 6 primary election in the race for Atlantic County sheriff. They all have similar backgrounds, but different ideas on how to make the office better.

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With Atlantic County Sheriff Frank X. Balles, a Republican, opting not to seek reelection, the field was left wide open for new candidates. He has served since 2008.

His term expires Dec. 31, 2017.

Somers Point Mayor Jack Glasser, 63, a retired police captain, received the formal backing of his party to run as the Republican nominee in the primary. He is running unopposed.

Two candidates are running in the Democratic primary, Eric Scheffler, 50, of Northfield and Dennis Munoz, 67, of Egg Harbor City. Scheffler is a newcomer to politics, but a longtime police officer who rose to the rank of lieutenant before retiring.

He received the Democratic party’s formal endorsement. Munoz, a former councilman, is no stranger to law enforcement, retiring from a police department after serving in 11 units.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information visit www.atlanticcountyclerk.org.

Here are some highlights from recent interviews with the candidates: Jack Glasser is in his third mayoral term.

He retired as captain of the Northfield Police Department in 2002 after serving for 25 years. He said he will bring both his law enforcement and political experience to the table. He currently works in security at the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in Mays Landing.

He said the most important issue for the office of sheriff is maintaining security at the two courthouses, one in Mays Landing and the other in Atlantic City, with adequate manpower. Doing so, within the current county budget crisis, is difficult, he said.

“With the tightening of budgets throughout the county, it is a gigantic task to do this, plus providing the manpower for

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the other constitutional duties of the sheriff, such as serving warrants and civil writs,” Glasser said.

“The other issue goes hand in hand with the first and that is to try to continue to help all municipalities within Atlantic County with additional manpower when the need arises,” he continued.

Combating the heroin epidemic that has struck the country is a critical issue for all law enforcement officers, Glasser said.

The sheriff’s office should be the lead in drug awareness education, he said. He called for the creation of a heroin task force to interact with all parts of the community.

If elected to the three-year term, Glasser said he would meet with Balles to make sure there is a smooth transition from the old to new administrations.

He also wants to keep many of the programs in place, including the Police Explorer program, because it is a great program for young people to learn about police work, he said.

Community police efforts need to be improved throughout the county, Glasser said.

He would hold regular meetings with faithbased groups, civic groups and community leaders to foster better communications and accessibility with the office.

Glasser moved to Somers Point from Philadelphia at age 12 and attended local schools, graduating from Holy Spirit High School in 1971. He joined the Air Force in 1973 was on active duty until 1977.He joined the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing and served for 20 years.

He and his wife, Diane, have been married for 32 years. They have two children, Jack III, 31, of Egg Harbor Township, and Christine, 28, of Philadelphia.

Eric Scheffler is a retired lieutenant from the Atlantic City Police Department. He said he is running because he has the knowledge and experience it takes to be an effective sheriff.

He spent his career in both patrol and training divisions and was promoted to commander in each unit. He said in his tenure on the force he had the opportunity to handle a multitude of emergencies.

While in the training unit, he instructed law enforcement and community groups. He also supervised instructors.

Scheffler also rewrote curriculum and created new training for both officers and the community.

He said his leadership style is all about team work.

“I have the ability to make spilt second decisions when the situation requires it, Scheffler added. “However, I am open to finding compromise when time and atmosphere permit it.”

If elected, Scheffler said he would help law enforcement and the community to educate, train, and bring people together to address the most pressing issues, regardless of background or political affiliation.

He said it is crucial that everyone comes

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together to fight the heroin/opioid epidemic.

Scheffler is a founding member of the One Life Committee at Mainland Regional High School.

He said he would continue with programs already being provided by the Sheriff’s Office, including The Explorers Post, Project Lifesaver Program, drug abuse recovery and support service education programs.

As sheriff, Scheffler said he would like to form community leadership groups.

“The Sheriff’s Office would educate and support these group members to be resources for their communities,” he added.

“By doing so, we would increase the ability to implement these programs.”

Scheffler is a lifelong Atlantic County resident, born and raised in Margate, and is a graduate of Atlantic City High School and Stockton University.

Scheffler and his wife and children live in Northfield.

Dennis Munoz, retired from the Atlantic City Police Department as a veteran officer with years of experience in narcotics, the SWAT Team, motorcycle patrol and the police sniper team. Dealing with many dangerous situations throughout the years, Munoz said he wanted to be one of the first officers to go in and handle a bad situation.

He was an Atlantic City police officer from 1980 to 2009. He was a member of the SWAT Team from 1980 until his retirement.

He was on many units, including the motorcycle highway patrol from 1998-2009 and the police sniper team from 2002 to 2009, the street crime unit from 1983-86 and the vice squad from 1989-90.

After he retired from law enforcement, he served one term as an Egg Harbor City councilman from 2009-12. He is the founder and president of the Citizens of E.H.C. Democratic Club.

If elected, Munoz said he would get right to work on seeing that he knows all his sheriff’s officers to hear some of their concerns and input on how to make the office better.

“I want to interview every sheriff’s officer, ask their hobbies, make them feel important,” Munoz said. “If I’m in charge, you

don’t work for me, I work for you.”

He also wants sheriff’s officers to have SWAT training, but did not elaborate on funding the additional schooling.

Protecting the judges, court staff and public inside the courthouses, as well as the sheriff’s officers, and members of the public when the officers are serving warrants, are at the top of his agenda.

He said the sheriff’s officers simply do not have adequate training to do what they need to do.

“All sheriff’s officers should go to SWAT school. If you want to serve warrants you have to be SWAT-trained.”

Munoz also said there should be fourman teams, ready and armed, when serving warrants.

If elected, Munoz said he would continue the sheriff’s office programs, including the Explorer program. He also would like to do more to help charitable organizations, such as St. Jude, which raises money for children with cancer.

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This is not the first time Munoz ran for sheriff. In 2008, he lost the Democratic nomination to then-incumbent Sheriff Jim McGettigan who lost his bid against Balles.

“If I lose, it’s OK,” he remarked. “It’s a primary. It’s more honorable to die trying. I take that philosophy with me in civilian life.”

Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., Munoz has lived in Egg Harbor City since 1976. In addition to the decades of law enforcement experience, Munoz served in the United States Army Special Forces and in 1974 was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and in 2000 he retired from the Army Reserves.

Munoz attended Stockton University and community school in New York. He also attended flight school and in 2004 he received his private pilot’s license.

In addition to founding the Democratic Club, he also is the founder and president of the Egg Harbor City Latino Club.

Munoz has been married to his wife, Carmen, for 45 years. They have two children and four grandchildren.

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Frank Deford possessed that talent.

He said of his fans, “The number of letters that I have gotten through the years saying, you know, I never really cared for sports, but I like listening to you because you bring something new to it. I’m sort of proud of that.”

Thank you Frank Deford. You served your profession and craft well. I am inspired to keep writing because of the example you set.

Frank Deford had a way of triggering an “a- ha” moment in our subconscious.

The takeaway I want to share with you today is that like Deford, we should each take the time to look beyond the obvious in our everyday encounters with others and with the situations and circumstances we find ourselves in the midst of. When you do that, you’ll find much of the seemingly ordinary daily experiences take on new meaning.

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Legendary sportswriter and novelist Frank Deford passed away. He was 78. For decades, he wrote for Sports Illustrated. But it was his commentaries and insights for National Public Radio that particularly caught my ear. He had a way about him. His twist on a story left his listeners with not only a keener insight into a person, but a unique perspective on a story that may had gone unrecognized otherwise.

As someone who has spent my life doing my best to share stories in engaging ways, I found Deford’s approach refreshing. Deford was the first sportswriter to receive the National Humanities Medal in 2013 from then-President Barack Obama. President Obama said at the time, “A dedicated writer and storyteller, Mr. Deford has offered a consistent, compelling voice in print and on radio, reaching beyond scores and statistics to reveal the

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GG HARBOR TWP. Alder Avenue Middle School students presented a check for $1,000 to “Let Us Eat, Please,” an organization that provides free meals to students who do not have access to free or reduced-rate breakfast and lunch when school is out of session.

The students had raised the funds during their 2017 Martin Luther King Day of Service project, a flea market fundraiser.

The students surprised Kenneth J. Calemmo, chief operating officer of Cooper Levenson and chairman of “Let Us Eat, Please,” with the check at the Egg Harbor Twp. school board meeting on May 9. Calemmo had been asked to do a presentation on the charity.

“Families shouldn’t have to choose between putting food on the table or paying rent or electric bills,” said Calemmo. “The students at Alder Avenue are helping to make sure that they don’t have to. At their young age, they’re already making a difference.”

“Let Us Eat, Please” was started by Calemmo’s former colleague, James Cooper, founder of Cooper Levenson.

Cooper created the organization at the request of his daughter who saw firsthand the effects of hunger on her students in the Englewood, Bergen County school system.

Pictured from left to right: Teacher John Jones, Kenneth J. Calemmo, Jr., chief operating officer Cooper Levenson, Alder Avenue Middle School students Aiden Stratoti, Colbee Obermeyer, Emma Liang, Isabella Shobe, and Franchesca Valera. Principal Joe Marinelli is in the back row. Missing from the picture is Isabella Mardigian.

‘Let Us Eat, Please’ provides boxes of food every two weeks during the summer to families who are eligible for the federal free or reduced-fee meal program at school. Last summer, the group served more than 25,000 meals to families in Ventnor, Somers Point and Egg Harbor City, where there is a high percentage of students in the federal meal program.

In Somers Point and Ventnor, about 60 percent of students are eligible for free or reduced-rate meals. In Egg Harbor City, about 80 percent of students are eligible.

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aving already detailed the best methods of creating fertilized soil, starting plants and transplanting in prior columns, we will now begin addressing issues you might likely encounter in your yard this season.

If titles are your thing, call this our ‘Official Summer Garden Troubleshooting Guide.’

The first is topical, considering the drenching rains and belowaverage temps we’ve encountered throughout May. As mentioned, more plants die from an overabundance of water than not enough.

This is particularly dangerous and important right now, since much of our greenery is young and in peril.

If you’ve had planters soaked to the point of overflowing- as I have- what follows is a great, practical trick to potentially save your tender vegetation.

First, slightly tilt the pot and pour off excess liquids, very carefully to not disturb plants themselves.

Next, find a small piece of wood or stone to place under one side of the device, elevating it several inches.

Once this has been accomplished, tear off a foot-long patch of fabric,

preferably from an old, but still absorbent, terrycloth towel or sheet.

Bury the first several inches of fabric into soil at its lowestend.

Then, simply hang the remaining towel off to the side of the planter and watch the magic of osmosis work for you.

Over the next several hours this technique called ‘wicking’ will slowly remove excess water and drain it without costing you any precious soil.

Frequently return to your plants, remove the ‘wick’ and wring it out, just as you would any wet garment.

Eventually, you should see a puddle of water appear below.

You should, as this is a lifesaver.

(See pics accompanying this feature for a visual demonstration.)

Another major issue you’ll begin to encounter are garden pests.

In our back bay Ocean City locale we regularly encounter red foxes, rabbits, ground hogs, opossums, raccoons, birds and squirrels, all intent on availing themselves the easy pickings of our back yard.

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We would be in awe of their athleticism and panache, were they not simultaneously so utterly destructive.

The solution to pretty much all these animals is the same.

No, not extermination, but netting.

Most hardware stores sell a thin, mesh product which can be hung, canopy-like, over your precious plants.

It’s a bit of a pain to install; best accomplished with several helpers, but once in place, animal intrusion should be pretty much halted.

In our opinion, about the only thing which definitively works.

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Utilized in something like a 1/10 ratio in a squirt bottle with water, this dilution, when spread on non-affected areas, should keep bug-related dilemmas to a minimum.

Sadly, for already-infested plants, your only sure solution is going nuclear and purchasing an industrially-produced pesticide, we are sorry to report.

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here is no better day than today to reflect and reality check. There is no better day than today to remember how far you’ve come and what God has brought you through. Don’t focus on how you may not be where you want to be, but reflect on the fact that you are not where you used to be. There is no better day than today!

Along those lines, my father taught my brothers and I, from an early age, the importance of sacrifice and discipline, reflection and progression; whether it was in sports, academics, or just everyday life. He made us understand that we will only get out of life as much as we put in to life, while always emphasizing the importance of honest hard work. He would say with fatherly motivation, “What did you do today to accomplish your goals?” Or, “What can you learn from yesterday to make yourself better today?”

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I remember the countless times my father rebuked me for my poor attitude on the soccer field, even after a 5-goal performance. He would quickly remind me that, “It’s not about your reputation as a good soccer player (what people see), but it’s about your character while playing, whether winning or losing,” (what God sees).

He made me realize that nothing can substitute for a positive attitude and Christ-like character. Yet, I failed over and over again, but today I know exactly where I’m at and how important my character must be, because it is who I truly am and not what people say I am.

Even further, I remember shortly after my fatal accident, many friends

and family were gathered together for a family function, including my pastor and his young children, yet my father wanted it to be known that his family was not going to be the elephant in the room.

He bluntly and honestly stated how shameful and horrific my situation was, but that responsibility and accountability was our family’s goal. He made it clearly known that what I had done was inexcusable, and that I must be punished for it.

I agreed, while demonstrating our family’s faith in a God who controls everything.

Today, I see that all my pure qualities were directly learned from my father, and regardless of the tragedy I caused, I know that both my Father in heaven and my father on earth will always love me and support me. Happy Father’s Day to him and the fathers who also encourage their children to learn lessons from reflection and reality checking.

Matthew Maher is a former professional athlete and author of the books “U MAY B THE ONLY BIBLE SOMEBODY READS: R U LEGIBLE?” & “Imprisoned by Peace.” His “Decisions Determine Destiny” assemblies are funded by State Farm and service youth in the tristate area. He is the president of Soldiers for Faith Ministries and the director of Student Ministries at Coastal Christian Ocean City. He served four years and seven months in N.J. State prison and was released August 2014. You can learn more at www.themattmaherstory. com. Follow him on Twitter @mattmaherstory and Instagram @matthewmaher7.]

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The Summer Flounder Season Kicks Off, Keeping the 18-inch Size Requirement Anglers and Businesses Win Catch-Size Dispute

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he Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, an interstate group that manages fisheries from main to Florida called for an increase to19 inches, citing over fishing concerns. Recreational anglers can keep up to three summer flounder – also known as fluke – per day.

New Jersey’s Marine Fisheries Council adopted the state’s new regulations last week, which substantially achieve conservation equivalency requested by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service. Conservation equivalency allows for alternative regulations that achieve the same quantified level of conservation. “We are going forward with the regulations because we strongly believe that we have passed regulations that meet the conservation equivalency of the Commission’s proposed quota limits,” Commissioner Martin said. “We remain disappointed that the Commission’s Summer Flounder Management Board advocates for a quota limit that kills more fish through dead discards than the actual harvesting of fluke. We look forward to working with NOAA Fisheries to bring logic and reason to the implementation of sound fishery management in New Jersey, which will help

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Summer flounder, also known as fluke, is one of the state’s most popular sport fish, attracting many thousands of anglers each summer season because of the abundance of these delicately flavored fish close to beaches and in bays and creeks. A robust recreational fishing season is vital to both the recreational fishing industry and the state’s summer tourism economy.

Recreational and commercial fishing directly create some 65,000 jobs and con-

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Bait-and-tackle shops, party- and charter-boat operations, restaurants,hotels, gift shops and a wide range of other businesses would be harmed should recreational anglers decide not to go fishing because their prospects for taking home keepers are not good.

Due to their biological needs and migration patterns, summer flounder in New Jersey tend to be smaller than in waters to the north of the state. Biologists with the DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife have

provided NOAA with detailed information demonstrating that an 18-inch size limit would result in far fewer discard mortalities than the 19-inch limit. A certain percentage of fish that are thrown back because they do not meet size limits will die from hook wounds and stress, which is known as discard mortality.

“Our conservation equivalency will be met through both the reduction in harvest through a season that will be reduced from 128 days to 104 days and lower bag limits from last year to this year,” Commissioner Martin added. “In addition, New Jersey will also see a significant reduction in the mortality rate of fish that are caught and discarded.”

A recent online survey by the DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, in conjunction with Montclair State University, confirmed that the proposed ASMFC quota reduction would have had severe economic impacts on the state. Nearly 80 percent of the 26,000 people who responded to the survey said the ASMFC restrictions would have significantly curtailed the number of trips they would take to the Jersey shore, and the amount of money they would spend related to fishing and travel.

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