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The 27th Annual Somers Point Beach Concert Series 2019 Somers Point celebrates summertime with its 27th Annual AtlantiCare Concerts on the beach starting Friday, June 21. All concerts take place on William Morrow Beach on Bay Avenue starting at 7 p.m. and are free to attend.

To celebrate the Fourth of July at the Somers Point’s 27th Annual AtlantiCare Concerts on the beach, there will be a special Thursday, July 4 concert. A Sunday, September 1 Labor Day Weekend Show will also take place.

On Thursday, July 4, a 4th of July Spectacular features Billy Walton’s Jersey Shore Rock and Soul Revue, starring Michael “Tunes” Antunes from Eddie & The Cruisers.

Also perfoming is Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez from Springsteen’s E Street Band, and the Billy Walton Band.

The impressive 27th annual line-up of Friday night summer concerts is as follows: June 21: Kick-off with Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Martin Barre, Jethro Tull’s founding lead guitarist, celebrates Tull’s 50th anniversary.

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June 28: Grammy Nominated Victor Wainwright and The Train From Southern Hospitality to Boogie

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July 5: ‘Eagles Country’ Tribute to The Eagles with Hawkins Road With their premier performance of “Eagles Country”, the Hawkins Road Allstars will pay tribute to the Eagles, with special guests Dan Burke, “Big Bob” Ernano, Rosie O’reilly, Heather “Lil’ Mama” Hardy.

July 12: Bobby Campanell’s “Summer of Love” Bobby Campanell will celebrate the 50thanniversary of Woodstock with his “Summer of Love” concert from 1969. The evening will also mark the debut performance of The Deck Band.

July 19: Pittsburg’s Queen of Blues Jill West and Blues Attack. Additional artists TBA. July 26: Will Power Tribute to Tower of Power and the hit songs What is Hip?, Down to the Nightclub, and Still A Young Man.

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Multitasking Modern Moms Letter from the editor

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ith flip flop season nearly upon us, I set out to get my feet ready with a pedicure this week. I just settled into my vibrating chair as I dipped my toes into the bubbling water when the unthinkable happened. My phone died.

My jaw dropped as a wave of panic came upon me. I looked to my left and saw a woman busy tapping away on her phone. Then I looked to the right and saw another woman simultaneously talking on a phone while typing on an iPad. I had no choice but to suck it up and simply sit there.

With nothing left to do other than think, it occurred to me that only a decade ago, the whole purpose of getting a pedicure was to sit back and relax. Like many of us stuck in this digital era, I have gotten so accustomed to multitasking incessantly that not doing so made me feel in-

credibly uncomfortable.

The images of multitasking mothers has changed over the years.

What once was depicted as women carrying their children while cooking or working in the fields has been replaced with images of moms closing deals with a cell phone in their left hand a toddler in their right.

Moms are still doing it all and taking it in stride.

In some ways it's wonderful. So many opportunities are created by the flexibility offered by the power of a smartphone.

Being in constant contact with our loved ones is reassuring. Social media access, the ability to catch a quick ride somewhere, find a nearby restaurant, or run an entire business on the go are all powered by this device that we are all so lost without.

The only problem is it never stops.

The emails, calls, texts and notifications are endless.

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reaction to every ring, beep, or b uz z makes working 24/7 too easy for some of us. When is it enough?

With reiki, yoga, meditation, and minimalism all in high demand, it seems clear that more and

more of us are longing for the opportunity to disconnect and recenter.

Being a mom invites chaos into your life like no other job in this world. It also is a love and joy beyond words. Regardless, calm is not in a two year olds vocabulary nor a teens. Coupled with the 24/7 demands of technology, juggling careers and family, motherhood can often be stressful.

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Time to Start Thinking About Summer Barbecue

By Steffen Klenk

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ummer is almost here, and so is the warm weather. Over the next several months, many people will be spending their days outside, enjoying countless hours at the beach, soaking up the rays, strolling up and down the boardwalk, going on bike rides or relaxing in the backyard. With the long holiday weekend coming up, it’s time to start thinking about your barbecue grill.

The barbecue’s origin can be traced back to the 1500s in Latin America. The word barbecue can be traced to a Caribbean Indian tribe called the Taino.

At the time, it was known as barbacoa, meaning, “a raised wooden structure used to grill meat.” Outdoor grilling on a gridiron, or suspended metal grate, refers to what we now call barbecue.

Outdoor barbecues are an American pastime, bringing family and friends closer together.

While grilling has been an essential part of American cooking for centuries, the barbecue grill has only been in existence since the 1920s. Edward G. Kingsford, a relative on Henry Ford, invented the first charcoal briquette using leftover wood scraps from the Model T production line.

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portunity in this grand invention by encouraging families on take Sunday afternoon picnics (while driving one of his cars). George Stephen came up with the spherical kettle grill design, dome shaped with a rounded

With the grilling season nearly upon us, now is the time to start making plans some smoking' good times ahead by prepping your equipment and your menu.

Once your grill is cleaned from its winter storage, checked for safety and properly prepared for its first use of the season, it’s time to prepare a meal. There are endless choices

of sauces and spices and every region has its own ingredients that make their barbecue sauce special.

Memphis and Kansas City style barbecue sauces have a strong tomato base, with a very distinguishable texture. Memphis-style sauce has more spices.

Carolina mustard barbecue sauce may not be as popular in the Northeast, but compliments a meal nicely with its sweet and tangy flavor.

The texture also changes from region to region.

New Jersey has produced several brands of barbecue sauces and rubs that have gained notoriety. Locally

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Each year, the National Barbecue and Grilling Association holds its annual Awards of Excellence, acknowledging the most creative barbecue products on the market throughout the entire country.

Did you know that there are schools to teach what is expected as a judge at one of the national barbeque competitions? Sanctioned judges are required to have a qualifications certificate. During such competitions, teams work together in presenting their best sauces. Judges choose winners based on appearance, taste and texture.

Making a great batch of barbecue sauce requires time, energy, soul and patience. It's a process that can take anywhere from 45 minutes up to several days. When making your own personal sauce, you can add to the fun by keeping that one special ingredient a closely-guarded secret.

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The rise and fall of the Atlantic City Racecourse

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Long before the introduction of casinos in Atlantic City, thoroughbred racing was on the rise. The Atlantic City Race Course was the pinnacle of premiere horse racing in the country.

Atlantic City Race Course was led by the vision of four businessmen, John B. Kelly Sr., Leo Fraser, Fred Scholler and Glendon Robertson. On July 22, 1946, Atlantic City Race Course officially opened to a crowd of over 28,000. Among the attendees included Grace Kelly, daughter of John Kelly, and shareholders Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Sammy Kaye and Harry James.

September 1953 saw the debut of the yearly thoroughbred race, the United Nations Handicap. It was Atlantic City’s first showcase for the best turf runners throughout the country and the world. The annual event saw the success of eleven-time Triple Crown jockey Bill Shoemaker, who led three straight wins from 1957 to 1959. Breeder’s Cup winning horse Steinlen rode to victory

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While Atlantic City Race Course was known for its world-class horse racing, the venue has also played host to a variety of entertainment. From August 1-3, 1969, ACRC hosted the Atlantic City Pop Festival.

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by Jefferson Airplane, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin and B.B. King, amongst a lineup of dozens.

Over 110,000 revelers and approximately 6,000 gate crashers attended the concert, held nearly two weeks before Woodstock.

From its inception, Atlantic City Race Course was at the pinnacle in New Jersey.

The track drew record crowds of over 33,000 fans in September 7, 1953. In sum-

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The rise of the casino and gaming industry caused attendance to slowly diminish. In 1983, ACRC became the first track in the United States to receive simulcast racing. New Jersey Supreme Court would suspend simulcast operations in 1985, but was later approved in a referendum. There was an effort to bring slot machines to the Atlantic City Race Course in 1998, but the proposal

It's said that knowledge and passion are the ingredients for a successful career. Larry Collmus possesses both.

Two Minutes to Glory might be one way to sum it all up. But a lot can happen in that short timeframe and there can be no dress rehearsal for what may transpire. Although some preparation goes into calling a horse race, Larry Collmus, thoroughbred horse racing announcer, said this past Saturday on "Shore Local Live," once that starting gate opens, all bets are off.

Remembering his historic call when American Pharoah made his Triple Crown run for glory at Belmont Park back in June 2015, Collmus said about the only thing he was prepared to say was the line we all remember,

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In its later years, Atlantic City Race Course would seldom open for live simulcasts and thoroughbred racing. Several real estate developers and large businesses made attempts in purchasing the 250-acre property, all of which fell through. On May 4, 2012, Atlantic City Race Course held its final live day of racing, drawing a crowd of more than 25,000.

On January 9, 2015, it was formally announced that Atlantic City Race Course would wind down its operations and close its doors for good. While the future of ACRC and the 250-acre property remains unknown, its legacy and impact on our region has been etched into the history books.

“The thirty-seven year wait is over… American Pharoah is finally the one.”

Those words will go down in history and be revisited indefinitely. For as long as the sport of thoroughbred racing exists, so will Larry Collmus' call heard round the world that day.

Three years later it was Justify that became "Immortal."

Thank you, Larry, for your energy and the passion you bring to this incredibly exciting sport. You set the standard for everyone in the broadcasting business.

With running of the 145th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, all of us at Shore Local will be tuning in to the "Voice of the Triple Crown" starting at 4 p.m. this on NBC.

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Foods Influence Springtime Sneezing

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hey’re here! Allergies everywhere and and can get them, at any age. You could develop them as a child, or you might not have any symptoms until you’re an adult. While your problem may seem to start in the nose or the eyes, allergies actually come from an immune system run wild or even the foods we eat .

Asthma attacks (worsening of asthma symptoms) can be triggered by allergies, which can temporarily increase the inflammation of the airways in a susceptible person. Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. Allergies can trigger sinusitis. This can make for some really miserable people this time of year.

How can we avoid year after year of annoying allergies ? Congestion and other allergy symptoms is nothing to sneeze at for many seasonal sufferers. However, it may be more than just the spring air that’s making you miserable. It could be the food you’re eating.

Believe it or not, tomatoes, among other fruits and vegetables, may trigger reactions in grass pollen-sensitive individuals. In the spring (and fall) in particular, your body’s immune system recognizes and essentially mistakes a plant protein in the food for pollen.

What has often been referred to as earth’s “perfect food” may not be so perfect if you have weed allergies. Some fruits such as bananas can adversely affect weed pollen-sensitive people, especially those who suffer from ragweed allergies.

Excess mucus is often a problem that comes with seasonal allergies, and dairy foods like yogurt can make the problem even worse. Yogurt can cause the mucus in your system to thicken, impeding its journey from your body. When mucus, which is meant to clear your body of foreign substances, is slowed, it doesn’t remove allergens from your system as quickly or effectively as it should.

You night be reading the word “antihistamine” on every box of allergy medication, and are wondering what the heck it actually means. Histamines

are produced by your body and are also present in foods, and they can trigger certain allergic responses, especially if you have mold sensitivity.

Mushrooms (themselves a fungus) can promote histamine growth, leading to sneezing fits and general misery. Maybe skip the mushrooms in your favorite foods allergy time of the year.

Everyone loves spicy foods including myself! Try to stay away from spicy-hot foods when pollen season is in full swing. The spicy foods encourage an “outpouring of histamine” that combine with histamine from your seasonal allergies for the perfect storm of symptoms.

This is not to say that all allergy sufferers must avoid spicy foods.

You may be able to get away with that extra spicy burrito, for example.

However, if you already notice a bit of a sniffle, it’s probably best to ask for the mild versions of your favorite foods for a while.

If you’re an allergy sufferer, you may want to eliminate uncooked foods as they have worse allergy triggers than cooked foods, due to

pesticides and other food impurities.

This goes for snacks as well. You may not want to just grab an apple and go, unless you thoroughly wash it or make it into something else like applesauce or apple pie that requires heat. The suffering may outweigh any benefits you get from the diet.

If you're finding it hard to eat a lot of your favorite foods in the springtime or fall , don't despair. You don't have to go completely without your fruits, veggies, spices, and nuts during allergy season. In many cases, cooking, baking, or microwaving these triggering foods can help to break down the food proteins that are responsible for the mouth and throat itchiness.

Additionally, peeling the skin of your fruits (like apples and pears) can help reduce exposure to these proteins and decrease allergic reactions.

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Linwood Farmers Market ▶Saturdays ▶ May 4 and 11, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Ocean City Spring Block Party ▶Saturday, ▶ May 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Downtown Ocean City on Asbury Avenue, 5th-14th streets Enjoy more than 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. Call 1-800-BEACH-NJ for details.

Ventnor Educational Foundation Color Fun Run ▶Saturday, ▶ May 4, 9 a.m.

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Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette St. in Cape May

Enjoy a happy evening of songs you will recognize, featuring Musical Director Dennis Buck, local talent “Petie” Subin of Margate and “Marty” Browne of Cape May. For tickets, call 609-770-8311.

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Greate Egg Harbour Township Historical Society ▶40th ▶ Anniversary Dinner Thursday, May 9, 6 p.m.

Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Dr. Northfield Norman Goos, Atlantic County historian, will present “Early Mills of the Area” and GEHTHS volunteers will be recognized at this milestone celebration. Tickets are $45 and $50. For reservations and details email GEHTHSMuseum@aol.com or call Lisa at 609-646-9633.

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Terrapin Barrier Installation Day ▶Saturday, ▶ May 11, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Margate Causeway Join the Margate Terrapin Rescue Project as it digs trenches, moves and connects barriers, and gets nearly 2 miles of vulnerable terrapin crossing areas protected as well as performing a roadside and marsh cleanup.

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Shirley Mae Run and Michael J. Walk ▶Saturday, ▶ May 11, 9:10 a.m.

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Smithville Children’s Festival ▶Saturday, ▶ May 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Ventnor’s Second Annual Block Party ▶Saturday, ▶ May 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ventnor Avenue from Troy to Portland Ave. This fun-filled day will include kids’ activities, great music, delicious food, crafters, local businesses and more. Residents are encouraged to walk or bike to the event.

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Tunes for Trees: A Concert Benefiting the Pinelands Preservation Alliance ▶Saturday, ▶ May 11, 7:30 p.m.

Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. Join Piano Men Scott Nuss and Amdrew Hink as they perform the best of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s and dueling grand pianos in

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Senior Dancing Society ▶Tuesdays, ▶ 7:30-10 p.m.

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Story of Morro Castle Cruise Ship Disaster ▶Tuesday, ▶ May 14th at 7:30 p.m.

Cape May County Library 2050 Tuckahoe Road Petersburg The Book “Inferno at Sea” the true story of the cruise ship, Morro Castle and its New Jersey connection, will be the program for this month’s membership meeting of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township. The two authors of the story, Deborah C. Whitcraft, founder and president of the New Jersey Maritime Museum, and Gretchen F. Coyle, a well known authority on maritime history, will present details on the Morrow Castle’s ill-fated journey from Cuba to New York in 1934. RSVP’s can be registered at uppertwphistory.eventbrite. com.

Atlantic City Events Kinky Boots ▶Now ▶ – May 5th Sound Waves at Hard Rock Tickets start at $35 Kinky Boots is the winner of every major Best Musical award, including the Tony, the Grammy and London’s Oliver Award.

Featuring 16 original songs by Cyndi Lauper and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell, there’s never been a better time to experience Broadway’s Kinky Boots.

Atlantic City Blackjacks Home Opener ▶Saturday, ▶ May 4th at 3:30 p.m.

Boardwalk Hall Tickets start at $10 Come cheer on the Atlantic City Blackjacks as they play their first home game against the Columbus Destroyers.

Michael Carbonaro ▶Saturday, ▶ May 4th at 7 p.m.

The Music Box at Borgata Tickets start at $35 Michael Carbonaro is a famous actor, magician and improvisational artist. Best known for his TruTV series, NEEDTOBREATHE ▶Saturday, ▶ May 4th at 7 p.m.

Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars Tickets start at $35 Don’t miss NEEDTOBREATHE as they bring their Acoustic Live Tour to Atlantic

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Tropicaliente 2 ▶Saturday, ▶ May 4th at 8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Tickets start at $59 Grammy Award winner Gilberto Santa Rosa along with Latin Grammy winners Victor Manuelle and India will energize the stage.

The Band Perry ▶Friday, ▶ May 10th at 8 p.m.

Sound Waves at Hard Rock Tickets start at $59 The Band Perry is a musical group composed of siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry.

Mother’s Day Music Festival ▶Saturday, ▶ May 11th at 7 p.m.

Boardwalk Hall Tickets start at $57 This year’s concert features two iconic artists, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and KEM, and will feature two of the music industry’s best RandB voices, Al B. Sure and Christopher Williams..

Styx ▶Friday, ▶ May 17th at 8 p.m.

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↘Continued from 11 Community Events Atlantic County Senior Citizens Art Show ▶Now ▶ – May 30th Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Professional and non-professional artists will compete in a variety of categories, including acrylic, craft, digital imagery, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, drawing/ print, sculpture and watercolor. https://www. atlantic-county.org/intergenerational-services/art-show.asp.

Stories, Stay and Play ▶Fridays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Suggested for ages 1 1/2 to 3. Support your child's early literacy skills by joining Miss Bonnie and her crew to hear stories, sing songs and make a quick craft..

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Fair ▶Saturday, ▶ May 4th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Y.A.L.E School 100 Burton Ave. Northfield Rain or shine. Games, activities, door prizes, food and beverages, resource booths and more.

Storytime University ▶Saturdays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

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Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Miss Debbie uses the latest books and some old favorites to help introduce new vocabulary and reinforce learning.

Checkmates Chess Club ▶Saturdays ▶ from 12-4:30 p.m.

Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Exercise your mind. We welcome all to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with others.

May the 4th Be With You ▶Saturday, ▶ May 4th from 12-3:30 p.m.

Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road Open to all. Awaken the force within by making your own lightsaber, then stay to watch The Force Awakens.

Preschool Storytime ▶Mondays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Recommended for ages 3 ½-5. Registration requested. Join us for fun stories and a simple craft designed to develop early literacy skills.

Gathering Wool ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 10am Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome.

Family Movie Night ▶Tuesday, ▶ May 7th at 6 p.m.

Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Dr. Open to all. 3rd Annual Spring Environmental Series ▶Tuesday, ▶ May 7th at 6:30 p.m.

500 London Ave. Egg Harbor City Join Sustainable EHC, the city’s green team, and learn how simple it is to care for orchards from the experts at Waldor Orchards in Linwood. Orchards will be available for purchase for Mother’s Day gift giving.

Register at www.SustainableEHC.org or call 609-457-2514.

Senior Lunch at Lifegate Church ▶Wednesday, ▶ May 8th from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

296 Bethel Road Somers Point Enjoy a sandwich and soup, meet new friends and bring your friends. $5 donation.

Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6:30 p.m.

Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave. Open to adults and teens. Join our dedicated crafting group. If Yoga for Life ▶Saturday, ▶ May 11th at 9:45am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee required for each session.

Mother’s Day Tea Party ▶Saturday, ▶ May 11th at 11am

Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Open to ages 4 and older. Registration requested. Mothers, grandmothers and caretakers are welcome to celebrate a special tea party.

Lego Saturdays ▶Saturday, ▶ May 11th at 1 p.m.

Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road Suggested for ages 6 and older. Gather with other Lego lovers to build something and show the rest of the group.

I Heart Mom Mother’s Day Craft ▶Saturday, ▶ May 11th from 1:30-3 p.m.

Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Open to ages 5-11. Registration requested.

History of Steel Pier ▶Monday, ▶ May 13th at 6:30 p.m.

Atlantic County Historical Society 907 Shore Road Somers Point Owner and President Anthony Cantanoso will give a slide show presentation on the history of the Steel Pier leading up to present day.

Classes in Art The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round. Classes are $20 each. Beginners welcome! Pre-registration is required. Call 609-823-7952 or visit ventnorarts.org

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Сommunity FoodBank of NJ hosts ‘Night of 100,000 meals for kids 2019’ may 9th cocktail reception benefits hungry kids in three counties

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GG HARBOR TWP, N.J.— The Community FoodBank of New Jersey—Southern Branch will host a cocktail reception Thursday, May 9th, to benefit hungry children in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties.

“Night of 100,000 Meals for Kids,” will run 6-9 p.m., at the FoodBank’s Egg Harbor Township facility, and feature inventive selections from top area chefs, sumptuous spirits and (live) entertainment. Attendees will have the chance to see the full scope of FoodBank services and sample dishes created from typical FoodBank ingredients.

“We invite area residents to learn more about our mission and join us in the war against childhood hunger,” said Renate Taylor, Development Officer. “Cape May, Atlantic and Cumberland counties rank as number one, two and four respectively in childhood hunger rates in New Jersey, reaching almost 20% which equates to 1 in 5 of our children are food insecure. We hope this event will allow us to provide 100,000 meals for local children through the summer season. Sponsorship, ad journal, and tickets opportunities are a fantastic way to support the

fight against hunger in our community and we hope our neighbors will join us” said Taylor.

Participating restaurants and chefs include: Assaggio!, Steve & Cookies By the Bay, Cardinal Bistro, Linwood Country Club, Chef Pam Green, Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel; Chef Kelsey Jackson of Kelsey and Kim’s and Kelsey’s, Vagabond, Marsini’s Kitchen, Chef Will Myers from Acosta Foods, Chef Demetrios Haronis, Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City; Ducktown Tavern, and many more! Chef David Goldstein, FoodBank Advisory Board member, and Board Chairman for the Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey is the amazing hunger hero will graciously organize this event.

Located at 6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, the FoodBank serves more than 250 partner agencies in a three-county area. In its last fiscal year, the organization distributed more than 12 million pounds of food and this year projects it will distribute 13 million pounds.

For more information, contact Renate Taylor, Development Officer, at 609-383-8843, ext. 122, or RTaylor@ cfbnj.org.

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cean City’s premier early-season event, the Spring Block Party, returns on Saturday, May 4.

The street festival features more than 350 crafters, food vendors, musicians and kids’ activities stretched out over a mile of downtown Asbury Avenue between Fifth Street and 14th Street. The roadway is closed to all vehicle traffic for the event.

The block party runs rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. More than 100 downtown stores will be open for business and have table sales out front. Pony rides for children will be available 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle (Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue).

Entertainment along the Avenue will include the Tidal Wave Band, the Pennsport String Band and a variety of other acts.

This will be the 37th year for an event that now regularly attracts tens of thousands of visitors and sells out every vendor slot. All street parking in Ocean City and at municipal lots off the boardwalk will be free.

Merchant table sales will continue on Sunday between Sixth and 14th streets on the boardwalk and downtown Asbury Avenue.

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WALK MS OCEAN CITY 2019 (May 5): Walk to create a world free of multiple sclerosis. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth and Boardwalk) and the walk begins at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.walkms. org or call 267-765-5145.

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST (May 11): What happens when you put “Dancing With The Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “The Voice” and “American Idol” together on one stage? You get “Ballroom With a Twist.” The show will feature Emma Slater and Tristan MacManus, professional dancers who competed in multiple seasons of “Dancing With

MARTIN Z. MOLLUSK DAY (May 11): Come and find out if summer is coming early as Ocean City’s mascot seeks his shadow. Event begins at 11 a.m. on the beach at Ninth Street.

Stars from “Ballroom With a Twist” will be on hand to assist with the prognostication.

the Stars.” “Ballroom With a Twist” comes to the Ocean City Music Pier at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Tickets for the show ($25 to $40) are on sale now. Visit oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice, call 609-399-6111, or stop by the City Hall Welcome Center (Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue),

the Roy Gillian Welcome Center on the Route 52 causeway, the 46th Street Welcome Center, or the Music Pier Box Office on weekends.

MODERN MUSCLE CAR INVASION (May 11): Modern muscle cars will be displayed on the boardwalk between Fifth Street and 14th Street from noon to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.modernmusclecarinvasion.com.

TUNES FOR TREES (MAY 11): Piano men Scott Nuss and Andrew Hink will perform the best of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s in a concert to benefit the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.

The show features singalong music on dueling grand pianos. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle (550 Wesley Avenue).

General admission is a donation of $15 per person ($10 with a school ID). Tickets will be sold at the door, based on availability. For tickets in advance, email pianomenconcert@gmail. com.

WEST CHESTER SENIOR STRINGS (May 12): A free Mother’s Day concert begins at 4 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTWALK (May 18): Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Sports and Civic Center (Sixth and Boardwalk). Walk begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 609-223-3731.

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X MARKS THE SPOT TREASURE HUNT (May 18 and 19): The 10th annual open beach metal detecting hunt at the Ocean City Music Pier runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, starting with a special hunt for kids (ages 2 to 13) on Saturday morning. Loaner detectors available. The event includes an optional big silver hunt on Saturday and optional gold hunt on Sunday (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in addition to two regular prizes each day. Visit www. ecrda.org for registration information or sign up at the Music Pier on the day of the event. Sponsored by the East Coast Research and Discovery Association. For more information, call 732-276-8251 OCNJ TRIATHLON/DUATHLON (MAY 19): Quarter-mile pool swim followed by a 2-mile run, 16-mile bike and another 2-mile run. Kids course is half the distance. Pool swim slots are 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The Run-Bike-Run starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or visit www.ocnj. us/race-events.

WALK TO END LUPUS NOW (May 19): The 11th annual Walk to End Lupus Now South provides people affected by Lupus and their families with the opportunity to come together for one unified purpose: ending lupus. Register at the Sixth Street practice field off the Boardwalk.

The walk begins at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.walktoendlupusnowsj.org or call 1-866-517-5070.

UNLOCKING OF THE OCEAN AND BUSINESS PERSONS PLUNGE (May 24): Participants dress in

business suits, carry brief cases and march into the ocean to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” to welcome the new season. Event starts at noon on the beach adjacent to the Music Pier. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

31 MEMORIAL BEACH CHALLENGE (May 25): The main obstacle course challenge is a soft-sand adventure race followed by a kids fun

of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans, wherever they are at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday. Greg Murphy of Buglers Across America will sound Taps to commemorate the moment.

run. Staging at Ninth Street Beach.

For registration information, visit www.memorialbeachchallenge.com or call 856-905-0583.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE (May 27): 11 a.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Avenue. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE (May 27): National Moment

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The first show on a series of three along the shore takes place in Ocean City on May 11 - 12. The Spring & Summer Series Residential Living & Leisure Event is the perfect kick off for your spring and summer home improvement projects. The event will be packed with fun, giveaways, expert advice, savings and more. The expo brings the best of the best in the area all together under one roof.

It’s a great opportunity for one-stop shopping to compare prices, savings and quality." says event coordinator Joe Lanzi. “Bring the family and check out what’s new for 2019”.

This event is being sponsored by Always Positive Group, Atlantic County Magazine, Kensington Furniture & Mattress, and Shore Local Magazine.

The Spring & Summer Series Residential Living & Leisure Event offers free admission, easy access, great prizes and giveaways. As a gift to mothers attending, a flower or rose will be given out to first 200 moms.

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How to Host a Stress-Free Mother’s Day Brunch Fresh brewed coffee is a must at any brunch as is juice (bonus if it’s fresh squeezed but let’s not get carried away). If you want to make a boozy treat, you can’t go wrong with mimosas (orange juice + champagne) or bloody mary’s (tomato juice and vodka based drink).

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n my normal everyday life, breakfast and lunch are typically eaten standing up or on the go while doing seventeen other things.

So on Mother’s Day I like to enjoy a relaxed, leisurely brunch. Sometimes I host brunch and sometimes my mom hosts. My husband always makes dinner on Mother’s Day so I don’t mind getting brunch together. I prefer to skip going to a restaurant for brunch since it’s hard to get a reservation and restaurants are usually very crowded on this day. If you are hosting Mother’s Day brunch, here are some tips to help you prepare a lovely gathering with minimal stress.

Plan your menu in advance. I usually like to make a casserole of some sort as the main dish, either something with eggs like a frittata or a French toast casserole. Since Mother’s Day falls right when spring produce is starting to become available, I like to feature asparagus or fresh greens in my dish. Many casseroles can

be assembled the night before and simply popped in the oven about an hour before guests arrive. I like to serve fresh bagels so I usually ask my husband to head to the bagel store that day for an assortment of bagels and spreads. Then I will slice tomatoes and onions and chop lettuce for the bagels. Fresh fruit is a must at my brunch.

If you wanted to get a little fancy, you could do make your own strawberry shortcake parfaits. Put out some chopped strawberries, homemade whipped cream and cut up pound cake and let guests make their own parfaits. This is really fun.

Next you need to think about drinks.

I like to set a pretty table for brunch with a spring themed tablecloth and fresh flowers. While some people like using disposable plates and silverware for parties, I much prefer using my everyday dishes. It’s more eco-friendly and takes only a few minutes to load in the dishwasher. You can always ask the husband or kids to load the dishwasher since it’s Mother’s Day! I always get gifts for the moms I invite to brunch. You don’t need to go with elaborate gifts because it’s the thought that counts. Last year I bought succulents in beautiful handmade pots from Pottery Therapy at the Linwood Farmers Market for my

mom and mother-in-law. It always makes me smile when I see them displayed at their houses when I visit. Orchids or plants make for great Mother’s Day gifts as do cookbooks. I’m not able to spend Mother’s Day with my sisters since they don’t live locally but I like to send them gifts.

This year I’m planning to send them the new cookbook by Nicole Gaffney called The Art of the Smoothie Bowl.

To all the mothers out there, this is your day to relax and enjoy because you work so hard every single day. This will be my eighth Mother’s Day celebrating as a mom. I consider myself so lucky to a mom which is the best job I’ve ever had. I wish all of my fellow moms a wonderful day filled with love and relaxation!

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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Discover the Sunset Outpost in Margate

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take gift giving very seriously. When it comes to buying a birthday, Mother’s Day or hostess gift, I put a lot of thought into it and think about what I would like to receive. I tend to shop at small boutiques rather than big chain stores for several reasons. First, because I like supporting small businesses and second because I like to purchase unique, hard to find gifts. Sunset Outpost, which opens this week in Margate, is a special and unique store filled with treasures with a handmade quality.

Owner Farah Burns is a Margate native. She grew up in Margate and after spending several years living in New York City, returned to the area with her husband Michael to raise their three children. Farah has a background in interior design and a keen eye for all things beautiful. She was inspired to open Sunset Outpost to bring a unique shopping experience to this area for both visitors to the Jersey Shore and locals. I was lucky to get a sneak peak of the store before it’s opening and I can tell you this, I wanted to touch and buy everything.

I immediately thought of all the gifts I am going to buy for people there.

In speaking with Farah, it is very obvious how much time and thought has gone into buying products for her new store which come from all around the world from Brooklyn to Africa. She can quickly tell you about the sustainability of materials used in products as well as the artisans who created them. So what exactly will she be selling?

You will be able to find all things beautiful to buy for yourself or for a beach house. She will be selling candles, apothecary, tableware, linens, beach bags, straw hats, bike baskets (these will definitely sell out quickly), greeting cards, towels, cutting boards, jewelry and specialty games like backgammon. It is definitely a store for impulse buys.

When I walked into Sunset Outpost for the first time, I immediately felt a sense of tranquility. The colors

are all earth tones, giving off a calming effect. If you happen to be my husband or children reading this, I will take one of everything for Mother’s Day. Okay, maybe not everything but my top picks would be the gorgeous handmade bracelets and earrings, stoneware mugs that I could envision drinking coffee out of on a leisurely weekend morning or a hand-painted backgammon board that I would gladly leave out on my coffee table for decoration or playing. Farah will be selling local products as well including Hayday Coffee and Made Chocolate, local Atlantic City favorites.

Sunset Outpost is located at 22 S. Douglas Avenue in Margate. They will be opening on May 1st and May hours will be Monday through Thursday from 10 to 5, Friday and Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from 11-5. You can follow on Facebook and Instagram at https://www.facebook.com/ sunsetoutpost/ and https://www.

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Support this new small business by following them on social media and sharing with all of your friends. Next time you need the perfect gift, head to Sunset Outpost!

Marci Lutsky is a local mom of eight year-old twins and can be reached at veggingattheshore@gmail.com.

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Enjoy Atlantic City Now Before the Memorial Day Rush are staying at a resort like The Flagship, there are great options for game rooms and other activities for the children. Also, with the water temperature not yet great for swimming in the Atlantic, you and the family can utilize the indoor pools. (You can always walk to the beach, grab some sand and pour it into your car directly if you miss that just-off-the-beach experience).

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My advice is to take some time off and make your way to Atlantic City before the Memorial Day weekend surge. Swimming at the beach is probably not your best option right now, but here are some great things you can enjoy in Atlantic City before the “summer Christmas rush.”

Hotels The price of hotels here at the shore will be creeping up the closer you get to Memorial Day. However, right now, there are still great deals to be had for weekday, weekly and weekends in Atlantic City.

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lycia Valente is a 2004 graduate of Mainland High School. Today she is a mother, a wife and a Medical Doctor specializing in Emergency Medicine. Today's moms can do it all and Valente exemplifies this!

Valente's interests lie in humanitarian medicine which ultimately took her to an emergency room on the Navajo Reservation in Flagstaff Arizona.

Serving the Navajo and Hopi people, Valente notes “It is a rural city in the red desert with wild horses and rodeo. Yet despite the high levels of poverty and the challenges these people face, they are some of the coolest people I have ever met.”

The Navajo Nation has an area of over 27,000 square miles and is situated on the southwestern Colorado Plateau. Very often, the size of

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“Typically patients will say ‘I went to a Healer, but that didn't work, so I am here.

The longer I practice medicine the more I realize it is about the people, the stories and the culture. I am fortunate because I get to see the entire fabric of a city,” says Valente.

In contrast, Valente did her residency in Philadelphia. As an emergency doctor, she says she can sum up her entire job in one word: stabilization. One day, Valente treated 20 gunshot wounds within 24 hours. “It was pure adrenaline and pure skill.

The challenge is to find a way to continue doing your job without getting hard and not bring the stress home.”

Another form of Valente's humanitarian work is asylum medicine. “If someone is seeking asylum to enter this country because they have been persecuted or tortured, it is my job to determine if their medical evaluation and scars match up with their story.”

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A Tale of Two Cheeses

By Chef Joseph Massaglia

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f I mention ricotta salata to you, do you immediately think of ricotta cheese? Although they share the same name and are somewhat related, they are very different cheeses. Ricotta cheese is an Italian whey cheese made primarily from sheep, cow, or goat milk whey. It’s a fresh cheese with creamy, fine textured curds that is commonly used in savory pasta dishes like lasagna and manicotti, and desserts like cheesecakes and, of course, cannoli. Ricotta, which means “recooked”, gets its name because it is made with the whey leftover from other cheese-making processes. It is similar to cottage cheese, but has smaller curds, and can be substituted in most recipes calling for cottage cheese.

According to Wikipedia, the production of ricotta in the Italian peninsula dates back to the Bronze Age. The ancient Romans made ricotta, but not much was mentioned about it by the

writers of that time period. A likely reason is that ricotta was not profitable because it had a very short shelf life and was difficult to get to urban markets before it spoiled. It most likely was consumed by the shepherds who made it. Even so, evidence from paintings and literature indicates that ricotta was known and likely eaten by Roman aristocrats as well.

You can make your own ricotta at home; there are many, many recipes in cookbooks and on the internet. I’ve included one with this article that comes from a chef I trust – Ina Garten. I know her recipes work and if this is your first attempt at making ricotta, it should work well for you. This recipe is also available on the foodnetwork.com website.

Ricotta salata is primarily made from sheep’s whey, but salt (salata in Italian) is added after processing. The mixture is then put into molds (traditionally these molds were baskets) and aged for several months under pressure which causes the cheese to lose moisture and become dry, dense and somewhat crumbly. It has a snowy-white or ivory color and resembles an aged feta, but has a sharper

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and if you have some favorite recipes that call for feta, try substituting it in those recipes.

I think you’ll be very happy.

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taste. Some people say it has a strong, unique, acquired taste. It is sold in rounds with a basket-weave pattern on the outside, and is easily grated or crumbled. If you’re careful you can even slice it, but that can be difficult.

If you’ve never tried ricotta salata you should. It’s available in most grocery stores and really isn’t that expensive. It’s best used as a topping or garnish, or as an ingredient in salads or stirred into a side dish for an extra pop of saltiness.

Here are a few of my favorite ways to use ricotta salata: Shave or grate it over fresh asparagus, or a salad made of fresh asparagus, fennel, mint and pea shoots.

Another salad idea is to toss it with arugula, apples or pears, cooked red beets and some hazelnuts or walnuts. Finish with a citrusy olive oil dressing.

Toss it with pasta made with lemon zest, olive oil, a little garlic, peas, asparagus and some grilled radicchio or endive for a taste of spring.

Or, cook your favorite pasta shape and stir in some garlic, spinach, chopped oil-cured black olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes and crumbled ricotta salata.

Stir into an omelet or scrambled eggs with some parsley and other herbs of your liking.

It’s wonderful added to roasted small potatoes tossed with olive oil and additional fresh herbs to round out the flavor.

For a twist on traditional pizza, try a topping made from chopped oil-cured black olives and crumbled ricotta salata. You can do the same topping on bruschetta too – just combine the olives and cheese with some olive oil before putting on the bread.

And I like it crumbled on toasted Italian bread and drizzled with honey.

I hope you’ll give ricotta salata a try,

Ina Garten’s Homemade Ricotta Yield: About 2 cups • 4 cups whole milk • 2 cups heavy cream • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 3 tablespoons good white wine vinegar Set a large sieve over a deep bowl. Dampen 2 layers of cheesecloth with water and line the sieve with the cheesecloth.

Pour the milk and cream into a stainless-steel or enameled pot such as Le Creuset. Stir in the salt. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and stir in the vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for 1 minute until it curdles. It will separate into thick parts (the curds) and milky parts (the whey).

Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth-lined sieve and allow it to drain into the bowl at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes, occasionally discarding the liquid that collects in the bowl. The longer you let the mixture drain, the thicker the ricotta. (I tend to like mine on the thicker side, but some prefer it moister.) Transfer the ricotta to a bowl, discarding the cheesecloth and any remaining whey.

Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The ricotta will keep refrigerated for 4 to 5 days. c. 2010, Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That? All Rights Reserved

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Seasons are Changing Fast

Culture Is King

By Jeff Whitaker

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see a lot around me lately both personally and professionally that remind me of the importance of culture. What do I mean by that? I think it’s important first of all for us to agree on a unified definition of what I’m talking about. Culture, as defined

by Webster is the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group. also : the characteristic features of everyday existence (such as diversions or a way of life) shared by people in a place or time.

The idea of a shared culture is big in the business world these days. People ask, “What is the culture of your company?” Leadership teams spend time, resources and energy developing, promoting, and maintaining a certain culture. Some people argue that they don’t really have a culture at their organization or within their family. But that in and of itself is a culture.

There is a societal battle taking place today over what culture will win out in politics, religion, with families and with society in general. And most people have a strong opinion about what kind of culture should prevail.

But in my opinion, across the board there is a crucial component that is missing. You can’t have a serious debate over culture apart

from including a discussion over the role that values, absolutes (or the absence of absolutes), tradition and history play in the establishment of a culture. You might think I’m “overthinking” this a bit. But I would argue the opposite. We need to think through the implications of whatever culture we champion.

Because, make no mistake. Whatever culture we embrace in society at-large or within our family and close circle of friends will have a direct effect on every one of us.

Like many of you, I have very strong feelings when it comes to this issue. I’m not going to “air those views” here. But I am going to suggest that I, you, we shouldn’t push for or live out a culture without first considering the path down which that culture will ultimately take us. A little heavy to think about I know and more than I normally write about in this column. But none the less, I really believe it’s a serious discussion that must be had if we are to continue to have the privilege of living in the republic our Founding Fathers fought and died for. Culture is made up of choices.

Any culture lived out has long term consequences and we better think long and hard each day when we make the choices regarding the culture we champion.

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Pete's Extra Points

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hanks to everyone who reached out last week after my first column here in Shore Local. I heard from a lot of you on social media, via text, and a few with good old fashioned email. So, we’ll start with this…in my excitement about Tiger Woods, I shorted him a green jacket.

Tiger has now won the Masters FIVE times, not four, which puts him right in the middle of two greats…Jack Nicklaus with six and Arnold Palmer with four.

Not bad company!

Since I last wrote, the Eagles have added five draft picks and will invite a bunch of free agents to come join the fun at the NovaCare Complex. The Phillies got “healthy” at home with the Marlins and appear to be moving in the right direction. The Sixers got past the Nets, but now face an extremely tough

team in the Toronto Raptors. The brand new Atlantic City Blackjacks made their debut, but fell short against an AFL mainstay.

Oh, and I still haven’t watched Game of Thrones…but we’ll get to that…in the meantime, here are my thoughts for the week that was: Howie Roseman (and Joe Douglas) continue to pull off amazing moves during the NFL Draft. The Eagles only had five picks, but certainly made those picks count starting with drafting OT Andre Dillard from Washington State at #22. Roseman traded away a 4th and a 6th round pick to move up three spots, but in doing so, landed a replacement for 37-year-old future Hall of Famer Jason Peters. Dillard was not expected to fall to the Eagles, yet the Birds maneuvered ahead of Houston to get their guy.

We’ll stick with the Eagles as the Birds took Penn State running back Miles Sanders in the second round.

Sanders sat behind Saquon Barkley at PSU, but stood out when he got a chance to be the lead back. The last time the Eagles took a running back in the second round? LeSean McCoy. WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside from Stanford appears to be a younger version of Alshon Jeffrey. Philly native Shareef Miller, a Defensive End from Penn

State is the first Philly athlete drafted by the hometown team since Bruce Perry in 2004. And, Clayton Thorson from Northwestern, becomes the developmental guy the Eagles always like to have in their QB room.

Before I forget, a tip of the cap to Millville alum & Temple alum Ryquell Armstead on going to Jacksonville in the 5th round. Armstead is the eighth local player to join an NFL team. Wildwood alum Wes Hills could be the 9th soon, and hopefully we’ll know more about his plans next week.

My last football item is about the new Atlantic City Blackjacks. Despite

a 48-41 loss to the Philadelphia Soul (a perennial power), the Blackjacks didn’t look anything like a new team to me in their debut on the road. Tickets for their home games are as low as $10 and I think they’re worth checking out when they make their home debut on Saturday May 4th at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.

As I type this, the Phillies have taken 3 of 4 from the lowly Marlins, but more encouraging was a complete game outing from starting pitcher Zach Eflin. A starting pitcher going all nine innings… what a concept…!!!

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the numbers right, Disney-Marvel’s fourth (and final) Avengers superhero movie demolished opening weekend box office records with a stunning $350 million in North America and $1.2 billion worldwide. Of course, “opening weekend” is now stretched out to a five-day affair, but four out of every five tickets sold is still pretty impressive. No spoilers here as I haven’t seen it yet, but am sure I will.

Speaking of which, if you have the chance, go check out the newly renovated Tilton Square Theater. Most folks remember it as the Tilton 9, but it’s been spiffed up with recliner seating in every auditorium but the IMAX one. Trust me, the IMAX seats are plenty comfy already.

Kudos to Brett DeNafo & his group for getting things done in time for the big Avengers event. I still maintain that there are certain movies that MUST be enjoyed on the big screen, and I’m glad this particular movie theater is open again.

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that they advanced past the Nets and into the second round of the NBA playoffs. The bad news is, they don’t match up well with Toronto and the Raptors certainly proved that in Game One. Kawhi Leonard was incredible with a career high 45 points and 11 rebounds, but what about Pascal Siakam? I honestly thought Pascal was a computer language I learned in high school, not a guy that was going to have his way with

the Sixers…! If Brett Brown’s guys don’t adjust their game plan soon, the series could be over quickly.

A few more ponderings that aren’t sports related: Game of Thrones – This topic might’ve gotten the most reaction from last week. Someone suggested I read the books, and then try the series again.

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"Got a smoke?", said the deep, southern Texas voice on his CB radio. It startled him. The caller hadn't asked for a "break" on channel 10, which was customary in the world of CB operators. At once, he looked all around the lot. The voice was clear and strong, and he wondered how someone pulled into the lot without him noticing.

"Come back on that", he answered, still looking around the lot. It took a full minute for the voice on the CB to answer him.

"Got a smoke?" it said again.

"Where ya at, buddy? You haulin' that lamb, come back?" he said. He thought he was probably coming up Rt. 55 through the pines, as the road was only 1/4 mile from the lot. There was no answer.

"What’s your 20?" he said again into the microphone, as he adjusted the squelch, trying to bring in the caller. Silence.

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"Sure! Thanks, they-a, man", the lamb truck driver said, in a Boston accent that was as thick as the night that still hung over the lot. He listened intently to the voice of the lamb truck driver, and then said," Yo. Was it you that wanted a cigarette?".

"I don't smoke", said the lamb truck driver. "Why?".

"Someone asked me for a smoke on the CB a while ago, that's all", he smiled.

He walked back along side the lamb trailer, and began winding down the landing gear on the trailer. He saw someone walking on the other side of the trailer, and figured it was the driver getting out to help him. All he

could see was the guys feet and part of his legs walking on the other side of the trailer. Abruptly, they stopped.

He stopped winding the landing gear down.

"Got a smoke?", said the low, southern Texas-style voice on the other side of the trailer.

"YO, man!", he yelled, as he ran around the back of the trailer to confront the guy.

But no one was there. He went to the cab, and pounded on the door, yelling this, that and the other about how much of a creep the guy was, especially since he was trying to help him. But no one seemed to be in the cab. He looked as hard as he could, but, seemingly, it was empty. No one was in the driver's seat, and the sleeper unit was too dark to ascertain if anyone was in there. He stood in the middle of the lot. It was dead quiet, save for the din of the refer units. The spotlights cast a yellowish glow over the black macadam. And the night hung like a blanket over the lot.

It took him 20 minutes to get home. He was mad, and mumbling under his breath the whole way home about that "Goofy Texan", and "this stupid, no account job" Pulling into his driveway, and on up to the house, he collected his cell phone, clip board, and fumbled around for his house key.

He turned the car off, and noticed that all the lights in the house were out. His wife sometimes turned them all off when she went to bed early.

Standing on his front porch, he went to insert the key into his front door, but dropped the keys.

"RATS!", he yelled, and threw the clipboard and cell phone on the floor, as he tried to "feel" for the right key, as it was so dark, he couldn't see them. Suddenly, the porch was a-glow in a yellowish light, as a match was struck. It blinded him for a moment, and then he felt himself go stone cold and stiff as the voice behind the light said, in a soft, south-Texas style voice, "Got a smoke"?

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By Christina Sciarretta

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o, I’m an eternal learner. I love learning and growing and discovering the perspectives of others.

My column is essentially about the lessons I learn every day. That being said, over the last few months, I’ve been learning about affirmations and how they train the mind to think and feel and behave in certain ways.

I always thought that affirmations required me to stand in the mirror and shout, “I am awesome!” and “I’m a winner!” The thought of doing that was hysterical, but ridiculous to me. Thankfully, I got beyond my own inhibitions and opened my mind to learning more. I learned that affirmations are nothing more than intentions. And an intention is a word that holds immense power, which brings me to the first lesson that I learned about intention: 1. The word intention is defined as “An aim or plan.”

Simply put, when you set an intention, you set a goal. When we know what we are aiming for, we can articulate the path to get there.

The issue is that all too often, we don’t do it.

Instead, we sail through our lives with a Starbucks in one hand and a device in the other, whilst checking our steps on the Apple Watch… heads are down. Our lives are moving along, and we are just going with the flow unconsciously.

Sure, maybe we have a few ambitions, but we

haven’t actually made any kind of commitment to get there. Will we reach it? Eh, guess we’ll see. We act as though we're just a product of our environment... without intention; which brings me to the second lesson I’ve learned about intention: 2. Intention always produces a stronger outcome, no matter what the circumstance is, but you must be specific about it.

If you set a crystal clear intention, whatever result comes of it will inevitably come stronger and be more intense. Interestingly enough, the definition of intense (which is derived from the same word as intention) is “of extreme force, degree, or strength.”

I finally decided to take the plunge into affirmations by simply setting a clear intention of the KIND of person I wanted to be as a leader on that specific day.

It seemed pretty easy to me. The first thing I needed to do was ask myself some important questions: What was it most important for me to be, as a leader and why?

I thought and thought until I felt confident in my answer: That day, it was most important for me to be “cheerful and helpful.” I needed to be full of cheer to raise the energy level of my team and keep them joyful and productive. Happy people work better, and leaders set the tone of the organization.

Cheerfulness is key. I also needed to be helpful. I can, all too easily, get caught up in the day-to-day tasks, fires, and projects and completely forget that my primary job is to lead my team to success and profitability.

Their success and profitability come from me being as helpful as I can be in my role. So, I set my first intention early in the morning and then went off to my day.

As I sat down in my favorite nighttime, decompression, please-give-mommy-five-minutes-of-peace chair, I was stunned at how many clearly defined times I had made a conscious effort to be both helpful and cheerful that day. It began with an intention and translated into reality.

Every time one of my team members walked in my door, I actively looked to be cheerful and helpful, even when I didn't feel like it. It was clear by the mood of each team member that my intention was spilling over onto them. The energy was changed.

I couldn’t stop thinking about it. If I had just gone about my day, I would have missed out on those opportunities and who knows what kind of effect my being helpful and cheerful had on the rest of someone’s day and the future of my business. It happened with intensity and ferocity. I was fiercely helpful and cheerful. Can you imagine being that?

I want to be that every day. I began using “intention” everywhere- in my marriage, my parenting, my yoga practice, my work, my social media, etc. and that is when I discovered lesson 3 about intention.

3. Clear intention will change your life.

I love semantics, so bear with me on all of the definitions this week, but the second definition of intend is “design.” Have you ever heard the saying, “Live your life

by DESIGN, not by DEFAULT?” Intention is the deciding factor in that. You can choose to live the life of your dreams by being intentional about: What you want.

Why you want it and what it changes when you achieve it.

What it will take to get there.

But then you must INTEND on doing it, and go do it. Don’t let your life be lived flippantly by default, where you allow whatever life throws at you to smack you around and change your trajectory. To “intend” is to “design.” You have the power to design your life simply by making clear intentions.

Suppose you want to get better at golf. Setting an intention might look something like this: I intend on getting my game to Even Par. I intend to get my game to Even Par because I will feel more confident when playing with my friends or colleagues and will feel proud of myself for committing to and achieving my goal. It will take practicing X times per week, meeting a trainer X times per week, paying special attention to my spouse and kids, since I’ll be taking time away from them to practice more, etc., etc.

Once you set your clear intention, watch out, world. The simple act of speaking out loud what you intend to be, do or have will change your life dramatically.

Open your mind a little bit and give it a try. I’ll be cheering you on from the sidelines. Until next time, Shore Locals, I am sending you peace, love, and good vibes!

Christina Sciarretta is the president and CEO of The Sciarretta Collection of Keller Williams Jersey Shore, a real estate and media team. Born and raised in Atlantic County, she’s a mom with a serious passion for people, good vibes, and AC. She lives in EHT with her husband Andrew and 2 kids, Grayson and Avery Lee.

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Mainland’s Amazing Race to After Prom

By Tammy Thornton

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n just a few weeks, Mainland Regional High School will pull off another amazing After Prom. Set for Saturday, June 1st, After Prom provides students with a fun-filled, all night celebration that is alcohol and drug free. With over 600 students attending, it’s clearly the place to be following the prom. This year’s theme is The Amazing Race. Like the television show, “contestants” will embark upon a trek around the world. It’s a night full of games, prizes, food, and dancing--all taking place in their own completely transformed, unrecognizable high school.

Prizes are no joke and the big ticket items include chances to win surf boards, a GoPro, Twenty One Pilots tickets, Shawn Mendes tickets, a football signed by Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham, an Apple IWatch, or

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effort of parents, volunteers, and local businesses. Kelly tells Shore Local News that her team includes the priceless help of Sharon Ianoale and Mary Sundra who are also in their 13th year of working on After Prom, and she could not pull it all together without them.

“This event keeps our community safe. Anyone can get involved, and it’s a great opportunity for small businesses,” said Kelly. Fundraisers are held throughout the year, such as “Bagging for a Cause” held in January, when student volunteers bagged groceries at ShopRite in Somers Point, and the weekend-long event held by vendors at The Exchange in Linwood in March.

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Airpods. Some of the highlights of the night are: a mechanical bull, a money machine, team laser tag, the spinning wheel game, a hypnotist, a masseuse, and rocking out to the music of the band “Isn’t It Always”. An event this amazing can only happen through the generous support of the mainland community. Countless volunteers donate time and money to bring it all together. Planning meetings start in July and decorating sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday in the high school woodshop from 7:00-9:00 PM. Mainland’s After Prom has been held for over 26 years. Chairperson Danielle Kelly has been tirelessly (left to right) Mary Sundra, Danielle Kelly, working on the yearly event for Sharon Ianoale, and Ken Kelly work on last over 12 years. She says it’s a team minute details for After Prom

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After Prom is quickly approaching and donations of gift certificates, food, services, merchandise, and financial support are always needed and appreciated. To volunteer your time or support, contact: mrhsafterprom@comcast.net More information can also be found on their facebook page: MRHS After Prom.

All are welcome to a community walkthrough of “The Amazing Race” June 1st, 2019, from 7:00-9:00 PM (donation box at the door).

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Early spring is the time to roll out the red carpet to entice birds to spend the spring and summer in your garden.

Usually a love of gardening and nature go hand-in-hand and attracting birds to your garden is enjoyable and beneficial. While we offer them seeds, we also hope they will eat the unwelcome insects and bugs that plague us. This time of year, birds are seeking places to mate and nest. If the prospective tenants don’t find food and

Hummingbirds enjoying sugarwater. water in your backyard, they may set up house elsewhere.

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South Jersey. Two were spotted in my yard a few days ago. Since they are in They are actually present all year, but almost unrecognizconstant motion, it is difficult to get able in the winter because a good look at them. However, if you they don a brown coat. But hang your hummingbird feeder from a in spring, their vibrant colors clothesline or thin rope, the hummers appear seemingly overnight. will rest on the line between drinks.

Most any website you consult Fill your feeder with a mixture of one will tell you that Nyjer is their part sugar dissolved into four parts food of choice, but this has not water. In late spring, they enjoy drinkworked for me at all in the last ing from the purple blooms of hostas. few years. Goldfinches are Once summer rolls around, they are very finicky about their Nyjer. constantly seen on my red bee balm It must be very fresh and cannot get (monarda). wet. Even though I’ve purchased brand Offer birds food and water early in the season and they will new food, and kept it dry, I have had no luck. In the summer, become welcome guests goldfinches can be seen that will reward you with their beauty balancing delicately and songs. Plant on the tiny purple flowers of verbeflowers and trees na (bonariensis). that will encourLater in the year age them to visit year after year. they will eat the thistle-like Shore Local centers of purple News would love coneflowers. In to hear about your the meantime, offer backyard birding experiences. Write goldfinches black oil to the: shorelocalgarsunflower seeds. These seeds also attract dener@gmail.com tufted titmice, nut- Woodpeckers also enjoy eating suet. This with comments, one is a red-bellied woodpecker. hatches, chickadees, questions, and anecdotes. Send us your gardening photos and woodpeckers. to publish in our next edition.

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The Hurley Line: oger Stone has been unjustly criminally charged and the federal judge, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson slapped him with a highly restrictive gag order, so that he can longer defend himself.

There's something very un-American about this whole thing. Stone has spent the past 50-plus years as a very effective communicator. It's the very heart of his brand. And, now as the seriousness of his freedom potentially being taken away from him, he has been ordered to stand parked on the sidelines? That's wrong.

Judge Jackson's gag order is so rigid that it also prevents Stone from having a surrogate speak on his behalf. However, the crazy, unhinged Democrat media isn't gagged and they have gotten away with regularly savaging Stone for the past several years.

These criminal charges have also taken Stone's ability to earn a living for the past two-plus years. Think about it. Who will hire a national political consultant/strategist who is facing a multi-count federal criminal indictment?

Judge Jackson has set the Stone trial date of November 5, 2019; yes it's opening on General Election Day, which seems to be no coincidence, either. Jackson also presided over the Paul Manfort and Richard Gates trials.

Stone currently faces a seven-count federal indictment. Here is a link to he official indictment:

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Stone has maintained his innocence from the beginning. In lengthy interviews that I have conducted with Stone, he has offered compelling explanations to counter the seven criminal counts that he currently faces.

Here is a link to my March 24, 2017 comprehensive on-air interview with Roger Stone. It's 47 minutes and 39 seconds (uninterrupted) in length: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGorSFs-xAs The federal government alleges that Stone lied to Congress and tried to tamper with a witness and that he tried to obstruct the Russia investigation.

Yet, in the end, they never charged him with collusion or obstruction.

It's important to note that no American was charged with collusion or obstruction ... which was the whole stated purpose of the Special Counsel's mission in the first place.

I don't say this lightly. The criminal charges against Stone are completely bogus and they allegedly center around supposed inconsistencies regarding Stone's sworn testimony from September 26, 2017 before the United States House Intelligence Committee.

Stone stands so ludicrously over-charged that the evidence collected by prosecutors, if printed on paper and stacked, would be twice as tall as the Washington Monument. Digitally, the evidence can be measured in terabytes.

I landed the first interview (September 27, 2019) with Stone the very next morning following his sworn testimony. Stone discussed at length how he had just hours before "shoved their words down their throats," said Stone.

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Stone is a proud man, who has worked on the Presidential campaigns of Reagan, Bush 1, Bush 2 and Trump. He is the architect of former New Jersey Governor Tom Kean's upset victory over the heavily-favored future Governor Jim Florio.

Despite the fact that Stone has been charged with series of non-violent, process crimes, he was treated beyond how the most heinous suspects would be treated. Stone was the subject of an over-the-top, Osama Bin Laden, El Chapo or Pablo Escobar (style) pre-dawn raid of his home.

Incredulously, "more men were sent to raid my home then were used to protect our compound In Benghazi," said Stone. Let that sink-in for a moment. Despite being no flight risk whatsoever, Stone also had his travel restricted, despite the fact that he doesn't even possess a Passport to leave the country.

In one of his last interviews before the gag order, Stone said on the WPG/Hurley in the Morning" program that the raid, "a pre-dawn raid stormed my house with greater force than was used to take down terrorists or drug lords and terrorized my wife and my dogs. It was unconscionable," said Stone.

They federal government sent enough armed agents and fire power to overthrow a Central American country. They handled the Stone home raid with assault weapons, a tank, amphibious vessels and more. And, of course CNN cameras were allowed to set within the security parameter 35 minutes before the raid took place to memorialize it all during Mueller Time.

By any fair examination, this was excessive force and pure theatrics by former Special Counsel Robert Mueller. It's easy to believe to believe that this circus stunt was to prejudice any potential jury pool against Stone.

The only things that Stone is permitted to do under Judge Jackson's gag order is to proclaim his innocence and raise money through his legal defense fund. Any other comment from Stone would be a violation; which if he committed such an offense would surely land Stone in jail immediately.

The criminal charges have cost Stone his home, savings, insurance coverage, and his ability to pay for basic necessities: rent, food, medical care, etc.

Stone estimates that it will cost him more than $ 2 million to mount his legal defense and win at trial this November, 2019. Also, Stone's trial will be held in the District of Columbia, an extreme liberal bastion of Americana. You can just imagine the potential jury pools that there will be to choose from. There is no worse location for Stone, except perhaps sections of California and New York City.

Everyone deserves the right to a fair trial.

Stone has faced the unimaginable stress and daily pressure of a runaway Special Prosecutor, who had possessed unlimited taxpayer funds at his disposal.

In the entire history of our country, you almost never see people charged with these kinds of "process crimes." Much of the successful Mueller prosecutions to date have been their aggressive efforts to go after people, who know President Donald Trump and relentlessly employ a process of searching for a crime.

Mueller and his band of pro-Democrat Prosecutors wanted to take down President Trump in the worst way. To get to President Trump, they were willing to mow down anyone who wouldn't cooperate with their agenda.

Stone has been unwilling to turn on The President and he's currently paying a heavy price for it. It's extremely rare to defeat the federal gov-

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ernment at trial. They have a high 90 percentile success rate.

However, I strongly believe that Stone will be acquitted at trial. It's very tough to run the table on 7 different counts. That's why the federal government always over-charges a defendant.

In the unjust event that Stone is convicted at trial, he is a "poster child" for the reason why The President is granted unlimited power to pardon an individual of such federal criminal convictions.

A potential Stone conviction would be much like Scooter Libby. Libby had committed no crime whatsoever. Yet, that didn't stop an overzealous prosecution in succeeding to convict him of completely bogus charges.

President George W. Bush commuted Libby's sentence, but, he refused to pardon him. That was a sad mistake that Bush made.

I have decided that I will personally lend my support and help to organize an Atlantic City area fundraiser to benefit the Stone Legal Defense Fund later this Summer. Details will follow in the very near future.

The Roger Stone Defense Fund can be accessed at: www.StoneDefenseFund.com Harry Hurley is the president of Harry Hurley Consulting and Communications, LLC. He hosts the daily talk radio program "Hurley in the Morning" 6-10 a.m., weekdays on Townsquare Media, WPG Talk Radio 104.1 FM & 1450 AM, where he also serves as the senior programming consultant. Harry was elected to both the Philadelphia (2013) and New Jersey (2015) Radio Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Harry Hurley has also been selected (2015-2018) as one of the Top 100 Most Important Talk Radio Hosts in America

by Talkers Magazine. Hurley is also doing national fill-in, on-air talent work for FOX News Radio on their nationally syndicated platforms. He has hosted various programs for local television and is the editor and publisher of his news and information website, www.harryhurley.com. Send comments to HarryHurley@aol.com

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A Night of Hope to Benefit Hope One and Angels in Motion

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n June 28th, 2019 notable nonprofit organizations, Angels in Motion and Hope One: Atlantic County, will host A Night of Hope, a pasta dinner and fundraising event to support their missions. For those who might not be familiar with Hope One and Angels in Motion, both organizations are dedicated to helping people who suffer from substance use disorders and their families in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area. Susan Howell Iacovone, the New Jersey Chapter Director of Angels in Motion, and Scott Gras, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist for Hope One, are two of the masterminds behind this fundraising event. Both of these amazing individuals are in longterm recovery and that is the main reason why they do the work that they do.

Hope One: Atlantic County was founded by Sheriff Eric Scheffler of Atlantic County. The organization aims to remove any barriers for people and families who are struggling with addiction such as having a mobile unit in which they provide Narcan training and community outreach. Hope One has partnered with many local recovery centers and that has allowed them to get people needing immediate assistance to get into a recovery center regardless of their financial situation.

Scott Gras is a huge part of the success of Hope One and is constantly saving and rebuilding the lives of the

people struggling with addiction. He frequently operates the Hope One mobile unit where, along with Angels in Motion, give out “blessing bags”, which are filled with snacks and basic necessities, to the people in the community who are struggling in order to show them that they are there and care for them. On top of that, the mobile unit provides free onsite Narcan training to reverse and overdose and free mental health consultants for anyone who needs to talk.

“We want people to know that we are there for them” explained Scott Gras.

Angels in Motion is partnering with Hope One: Atlantic County for this event as they both are nonprofits that deal with people who are homelessness and substance abuse in our area. Angels in Motion is made up of 100% volunteers throughout the New Jersey and Pennsylvania area who are all dedicated to guiding strug-

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gling people into recovery through street outreach, creating and distributing “blessing bags”, and providing transportation for people who need to get to treatment. Angels in Motion also covers costs for transportation to treatment centers, creating IDs for people who need to get into a medical facility, move-in fees for sober living, and financially assisting people with getting people linked treatment once they are ready to get treatment. Hope One and Angels in Motion are frequently collaborating with each other as both use their combined resources to help conquer addiction in our area. They choose to show an abundance of love, hope, and compassion to all these people they work with who are struggling from substance abuse. This event will help financially ensure that these two great nonprofits can continue doing the work they do.

“Transportation is a huge barrier to getting individuals to rehabilitation centers in a timely manner” explained Susan Howell-Iacovone as they frequently need to transport people who need immediate help to recovery centers or hospitals.

This event plans to have incredible speakers who have overcome substance abuse disorders, plenty of food, musical entertainment, door prizes, and a basket extravaganza. For the basket extravaganza, Hope One and Angels in Motion are currently looking for prize donations to be placed in the gift baskets.

All proceeds from this event will go to Hope One and Angels in Motion’s combined mission supporting sober living funding, transportation to treatment, and outreach efforts.

The admission will be $20 per person.

For tickets or to donate money and/ or prizes please contact Scott Gras at (609)-233-0241 or Susan Howell-Iacovone at (609)-214-7090. If you would like to purchase tickets online please visit eventbrite.com and search “A Night of Hope”. The event will take place at St. James Hall in Ventnor, NJ. You won’t want to miss this amazing event that profits a great cause in our area.

Ryan Gerace is a recent graduate from La Salle University with a Master’s in Strategic Communication. Born and raised in Linwood, NJ. He enjoys cooking, baking, and community events.

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ail Desberg, a local Linwood writer, has just released a biographical novel called Jumping the Curb: One Family’s Journey Through a Catastrophic Injury. The book focuses on her family and the unfortunate accident that her adventurous husband, Alex Kiejdan, had over 20 years ago that left him to be a quadriplegic. Her deeply moving tale delves into how her family was able go forward and thrive after such a life altering event.

Gail Desberg and her husband Alex went to the beach one day back in the summer of 1996. Alex Keijdan decides to go body surfing in the Atlantic Ocean and soon after, an accident happened in the water which left Alex paralyzed. They had two very young kids at the time, one was three and the other was one and a half. All of the sudden

Gail was thrown into an unfamiliar world.

“With a flip of the switch, nothing was the same” explained Desberg, “I thought how do we as a family survive this?”

With two young kids and a now quadriplegic husband, Gail had an enormous weight on her shoulders. Doctors’ visits, family politics, and nightmare insurance battles are some of the issues that Gail focuses on in her new book.

“In the beginning, it felt like the injury was running us as a family” explained Desberg.

The book reminds its readers that life is full of uncertainty and that tomorrow could bring anything your way, either good or bad. Gail has gone on two raise two amazing kids while taking care of her husband, Alex, who is still as free-spirited and lively as ever, after all that has happened to him and his family. He has gone on to be an amazing father in his own right and is beloved by everyone who meets him.

“My favorite things about him (Alex) is his sense of humor, resilience, and ability to

bounce back” Desberg described, “He is an amazing father.”

Laughter is one of the things that really got Alex and his family thru all the hardships of the last 20 years. Gail believes that whatever you may be going thru, laughter is often the best medicine. On top of that, she said that her two kids were the oxygen she needed to keep going forward.

Gail has been a writer for many years and would write down bits and pieces of what she was going thru as a wife and mother once her kids started getting older. Once her two kids were in high school, she more frequently started to write about the whole experience of her family.

When she recently decided to create and publish Jumping the Curb, she used the writing pieces that she wrote and compiled over a 10-year span and was able to publish the book in December 2018.

“I want the readers to know that you can survive tragedy, it’s not the end of you” continued Desberg, “you may think it’s the end but, it’s not.”

Jumping the Curb by Gail Desberg Kiejdan is available on amazon.com and at your local library. Be sure to pick up a copy of this incredible book.

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t last week's opening of Avengers End Game, sisters Rachael, Jaime, Maggie, their friend Jessica and Rachael's boyfriend Sal stopped everyone in their tracks with their handmade costumes. The Groot costume was made from scratch by Rachael who said it took many sleepless nights to finish on time and was extremely challenging. "When people at the theater saw Groot

they cheered, and that was the most gratifying moment for me", Rachael said. Rachael has participated for years in Cosplay - making and dressing up in costumes for fun. Characters are usually from movies, video games and comics. Now that she has everyone else involved they are all looking forward to more fun evenings like this one. More photos can be seen at Rachael's Facebook page, Simply Rachael Cosplay.

Pictured from left to right is: Jamie Himes(Captain America) of Egg Harbor Township, April Himes(Gamora) of Egg Harbor Township, Sal Coppolecchia(Groot) of Mays Landing, Rachael Himes(Loki) of Egg Harbor Township, Jessica Smith(Black Widow) of Egg Harbor Township, Maggie Himes(Winter Soldier) of Egg Harbor Township.

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Real Estate Update A Look at Ventnor

By Gary Simmens Broker/Associate at Keller Williams Atlantic Shore Realtors

V

entnor City is located on the 8.1-mile-long Absecon Island, along with Atlantic City to the northeast, and Margate City and Longport on the southwest.

It borders Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, Margate City and Pleasantville.

The continuing expansion of Stockton University along its northern border in Atlantic City has added some spark and value to AC and Ventnor, complementing the nice growth and appreciation of prices in the beach community.

Local buzz has people excited to see the old Ventnor Twin movie theatre being renovated beautifully and with style. (The building has been closed for 15 years, and previously had water damage in the basement from Hurricane Sandy in 2012). It is expected to open this year, giving islanders easy access

Ventnor City Atlantic County (includes Ventnor Heights)

REAL ESTATE SNAPSHOT

Single Family Key Metrics New Listings Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Median Sales Price* Percent of List Price Received* Inventory of Homes for Sale Months Supply of Inventory

Yearly Comparison Thru 12-2017

Thru 12-2018

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The most expensive recently sold single-family home was a three-story beachfront property. At 3,100 square feet, the beautiful 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home sold on April 8 for $2,475,000.

A comparison with 2017 stats for Ventnor shows closed sales of residential homes up 17.2 percent.

Median sale prices jumped 15.8 percent to $289,500. In addition, marketing time for closed sales was faster. The percent average of list sales price received jumped 1.5 percent for sales closer to asking price, and continues to be that

way or just a little higher so far in 2019.

The Ventnor Heights section has also seen nice appreciation in prices in the past year as supply thins out as the higher-end luxury homes market has improved nicely during the last 18 months. A better national economy, lower interest rates and signs of AC getting back on track with some expansion and growth with two major casinos adding to the economic pie, and a positive investment outlook are all contributing factors.

The beautiful boardwalk, with several luxury high-rise condo complexes, runs 1.7 miles in Ventnor, continuing for another 3.5 miles in Atlantic City.

Whether you are looking for a primary residence or a vacation home, Ventnor offers a nice beach town lifestyle just a few minutes from Atlantic City’s top-notch entertainment.

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