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More than one road to success Letter from the editor

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ith graduation season upon us, stadiums big and small will soon be filled with seas of caps and gowns and the roaring applause of proud loved ones. I will be among the beaming parents this Saturday as my youngest daughter prepares to toss her cap into the air as a college graduate. She is only the second female to ever graduate from a university in our family, with myself being the first. Her road varies from that point and my motherly heart bursts with pride as she heads off to law school. This is just the beginning for my daughter, as she begins her graduate journey studying

law. As she goes on to continue her education, I am reminded that the road to success looks different for each of us.

Many college aged students have no idea what they want to be “when they grow up” while others have known from a young age the trajectory that their life would take. You and I both know that life often takes us down unexpected paths and our passions change or evolve.

Young adults often take a long time to find their niche or their passion. One woman laments that it took her 24 years to graduate. She simultaneously raised three children while working full time to support them - a great testament to her determination and perseverance!

Degrees are wonderful, but are not necessarily synonymous with success. Many successful people will tell you they graduated from the “school of hard knocks,” meaning ‘making

it on their own’ gave them the skills they needed to succeed.

In our enthusiasm to send our children to college, many may undervalue vocational training. Yet some of the most successful people I have ever met skipped the college classroom to learn a trade and go on to start their own business.

It's been said that you are always only one decision away from a completely different life. Much like a kaleidoscope, one small turn changes the entire picture. You can keep turning it though. It's never too late to follow a new dream.

My life has strayed far from my original plans and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

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It's been a little while since we last spoke via Shore Local, and I apologize. Life has been crazy. Starting the new TV station is very time consuming but we are muddling through it. Anyway - our weather has been downright crummy. Fiddle sticks Mother Nature, fiddle sticks! Is there light at the end of the dull, dark tunnel? Yes, there is. First, why have we seen such cool and unsettled weather? It's because of something called the North Atlantic Oscillation. It has three phases...positive, negative and neutral. We've been negative.

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The Oscillation will start to trend back toward neutral and toward the negative phase as we go into the next couple weeks. By this weekend we should see a surge of warmth. Upper 70s to lower 80s by Sunday? We tap into a southwest wind and the humidity will start to climb too. I don't believe we will go directly into summer... just yet though. There will likely be one more blast of cool right before Memorial Day weekend and THEN things look to be on the up and up. That's good news going into the "unofficial start of summer". Stay tuned!

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eorge Washington reminded us, “The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by our nation."

As a grateful nation, we should continually strive to support the dedicated men and women volunteering to enlist to fight for our us in the future by asking ourselves if the care and appreciation of our veterans equals the commitment and sacrifice they have made. New Jersey has a mosaic of “welcome home” services to assist veterans and their families with health care and

housing to help returning vets transition back into civilian life. Just as important as we help our veterans in life is how we offer our final thank you to them when they pass.

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the United States burial flag and presenting it to the family. Prior to the flag presentation, the ceremony becomes reverentially silent, then a bugler plays taps.

Taps is only 24 notes long, but it expresses sadness, sacrifice, gratitude, honor, patriotism, and solemnity all in less than a minute of music.

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nated as a call for soldiers to end their day by extinguishing their fires and returning to their barracks.

Unfortunately, not all veterans and their loved ones receive the honor of having a bugler play live at their funeral.

According to Marco Polo Smigliani, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and member of the Atlantic County Veterans Advisory Board, about 12,000 veterans pass away each year in New Jersey, but there are not enough musicians around to perform “Taps,” so the services often play a recording of taps or use a fake bugle with a digital player inside.

“I’ve been to funerals when the recording is scratchy or the speaker doesn’t work, and it just

breaks my heart. All of our veterans earned the right to an honorable ceremony which includes a bugler playing live at their funeral,” Mr. Smigliani told me.

Fortunately for our veterans and their families, we have young men and women willing to volunteer playing live taps at veteran funerals.

Meghan Merenich, who plays the live rendition of taps at veterans’ funerals, and her father,

Bob, approached me for a bill to grant public school students an excused absence for playing taps at veterans funerals. I thought it was an excellent suggestion.

Meghan told me, “As a member of the youngest American generation and a beneficiary of veteran sacrifices, I’ve tried to rise up and meet the demand of honoring veterans with live taps.

One time, I played at the services for a Coast Guard veteran, and I could see the tears streaming down the cheeks of a Vietnam veteran. After the funeral, he held my hand and told me how important my playing taps was to him and how grateful he was.”

Meghan, a senior at Mainland Regional High School, has performed at 35 services and will receive a New Jersey Honor Guard Ribbon, which is awarded to civilians who perform a minimum of 30 Honor Guard Service Missions. Meghan will be attending Duke University in the fall.

There are a number of groups, including Bu-

gles Across America, Taps for Veterans, and NJ Taps, which recruit volunteers to perform at military services. According to James Gallombardo, of NJ Taps, there is a growing reliance on younger musicians to fill the unmet need for live buglers.

New Jersey’s veterans and families deserve to have the honor of taps played live at their funerals, and I'm happy to sponsor the bill to encourage students to volunteer.

Students can read about the contributions of veterans from a history book or on Wikipedia, but they can gain a better appreciation of American history along with a deeper understanding that we cannot take our rights and freedoms for granted by participating in military services. As a veteran activated for war on two occasions, I’m grateful for volunteers like Meghan who provide a dignified farewell to our veterans and closure for their families, and hope others will step forward.

Chris Brown is a decorated combat veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, while serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. 1Lt. Brown was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge for his service while spearheading the ground offensive into Iraq. In 2008, Chris was activated to war a second time to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served in the NJ General Assembly since 2012 and was elected State Senator in 2018.

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Events & Happenings Second Chance Toys Collection ▶Now ▶ – May 31st Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing De-clutter your kids’ rooms and reduce the toys going to the landfill. Donate your toys to Customer Service. Plastic toys are preferred but books and puzzles will also be accepted. Please clean all toys with a simple wipe down and that all toys have functioning batteries. No plush toys will be accepted.

Global Impact Mission Classic Golf Tournament ▶Thursday, ▶ May 16th Blue Heron Pines 550 Country Club Dr. Egg Harbor City Attention golfers: spend a day at Blue Heron and raise money for the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. Entry fee includes lunch and registration, tee off ceremony, awards dinner, Chinese auction and more. For information, registration and sponsorship opportunities go to impactmissionclassic.com. For questions, contact Jim Didomencio at 609-338-8642 or e-mail jimmyd24@icloud.com.

Relay for Life ▶Friday, ▶ May 17th from 6pm-6am Mainland Regional High School 1301 Oak Ave. Linwood The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community. Rallying the passion of 4 million people

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New Jersey 10 Miler & 5k ▶Saturday, ▶ May 18th at 8am Kennedy Park 24 Broadway, Somers Point The New Jersey 10 Mile Run & 5k was created to support the community, and help a non-profit police organization during Police Week. This race will be the most scenic and most challenging 10 mile race around. Learn more and register at raceentry.com.

Run/Walk for the Animals 5K ▶Saturday, ▶ May 18th at 9am Laguna Grill 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Celebrate the Marine Mammal Stranding Center’s 41st Anniversary and having responded to over 5,000 stranded whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles. Registration is $30 now through May 17th. Day of registration is $35. Entry fee includes t-shirt, post race buffet and finisher’s celebration with awesome trophies for category winners. Learn more and sign up at www.mmsc. org.

Stop the Heroin Recovery Celebration & Memorial Walk ▶Saturday, ▶ May 18th from 10am-2pm Kennedy Plaza Atlantic City Boardwalk Life can be an uphill battle, especially for those suffering from addiction. Life is an adven-

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Cape Atlantic Rockhounds 2019 Show ▶Saturday, ▶ May 18th & Sunday, May 19th from 9am-5pm 2653 Cologne Ave. Mays Landing Rocks, crystals, fossils, beads, gems, minerals, jewelry, lapidary and equipment. Free parking and admission. For more information, call Don Applegate at 609-748-3181.

Mayfest ▶Saturday, ▶ May 18th & Sunday, May 19th from 10am-5pm Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. There will be more than 100 juried crafters and vendors, an international food court, children’s activities, nonprofit organizations and live entertainment. Additional parking and free shuttles will run from 9:30am-5:30pm from Smithville Blvd. at the Smithville Square.

Forsythe Free Tram Tour ▶Saturday, ▶ May 18th at 1pm Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge 800 Great Creek Rd. Oceanville Friends of Forsythe will be offering a 90 minute guided tram tour Wildlife Drive. Please reserve your spot by calling 609-652-1665 during normal business hours. Donations accepted.

Together We Remember ▶Saturday, ▶ May 18th from 7pm-12am Congregation Beth Israel 2501 Shore Rd. Northfield Join us for a vigil of remembrance, hope and community as we build a global virtual memorial bearing witness to victims of violent hatred and genocide. The evening will include music and chorale interludes culminating in a candle lighting ceremony at 12am. togetherweremember.org

Patcong Creek Cleanup & Picnic ▶Sunday, ▶ May 19th from 9am-1pm Meeting point for walkers and post-cleanup at 5001 Ocean Heights Ave. Egg Harbor Township. Call 609-927-4108 for information.

Zumbini ▶Sunday, ▶ May 19th at 10:30am Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing Zumbini is for kids aged 0-4 combining music, dance and educational tools. Enjoy non-stop bonding, learning and fun for mom or dad and baby. Sign up at zumbini.com.

Beef & Beer to support Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey ▶Sunday, ▶ May 19th from 2-6pm Maynard’s Café 9306 Amherst Ave. Margate Proceeds from this event will raise funds for the Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey program as well as to help offset the cost for our current titleholders to attend the National competition this July. Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, contact Kathy Ford at 609-335-9376.

Senior Dancing Society ▶Tuesdays ▶ from 7:30-10pm Somers Point Fire Co. 1 447 Bethel Rd. Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments.. For more information and directions, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.

Fourth Friday at Nashville North Studio ▶Friday, ▶ May 24th from 6-8pm 210 New Rd. Suite 8, Linwood May’s Fourth Friday celebrates our beautiful spring with a group exhibit entitled Songs of the Sky. The title was borrowed from one of America’s great photographers, Alfred Stieglitz, who came to New York in 1890 determined to prove that photography was a medium as capable of artistic expression as painting or sculpture. Our musical talent will be Tony Troy, originally from Liverpool and now residing in Linwood. For more information, call 609-504-5044 or visit www. nashvillenorthstudios.com.

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Styx ▶Friday, ▶ May 17th & Saturday, May 18th at 8pm Sound Waves at Hard Rock Tickets start at $79 Atlantic City Blackjacks ▶Saturday, ▶ May 18th at 7pm Boardwalk Hall Tickets start at $10 Join the Atlantic City Blackjacks this Saturday as they face off against the Baltimore Brigade.

Collective Soul with Gin Blossoms ▶Saturday, ▶ May 25th at 8pm Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Tickets start at $54 Dave Attell & Jeff Ross ▶Saturday, ▶ May 25th at 8pm The Music Box at Borgata Tickets start at $49 The Australian Bee Gees Show ▶Saturday, ▶ May 25th at 8pm Tropicana Showroom Tickets start at $35 Tropicana Fireworks ▶Saturdays ▶ at 10pm starting May 25th Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a dazzling fireworks show that will light up Atlantic City’s skies.

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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. Winning entries will advance to the state competition. An awards ceremony will recognize all winners on Thursday, May 30th from 1-3pm. For more information, please visit https:// www.atlantic-county.org/intergenerational-services/art-show.asp.

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Checkmates Chess Club ▶Saturdays ▶ from 12-4:30pm Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Art Appreciation ▶Saturday, ▶ May 18th at 2pm Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Learn about various artists and their works from the non-profit organization, Art Goes to School. They’ll be teaching us how to look at paintings.

Preschool Storytime ▶Monday, ▶ May 20th at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.

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Toddler Time: Spring Crafts ▶Monday, ▶ May 20th at 12pm New Day Family Success Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway Bring your toddler for an afternoon of snacks, learning through play and socialization as we celebrate spring. This event is no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County.

Young Numismatic Society ▶Monday, ▶ May 20th at 4pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 7 and older. Have an interest in coins, a love of history, or just want to start a new hobby? The Galloway Numismatic Society is interested in teaching the love of coins to kids who like to collect.

Gathering Wool ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 10am Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome. Would you like to learn how to create original handcrafted blankets, scarves, sweaters and more?

Pizza and a Movie Night ▶Tuesday, ▶ May 21st at 6pm Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Join Somers Point Library for a screening of Rascal Rebel Rabbit (Peter Rabbit). Pizza will be served during the movie. Please advise of any food allergies.

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Addressing Mental Health in Our Schools Conference ▶Wednesday, ▶ May 22nd from 9am-4pm Palladium Ballroom at Caesars Atlantic City 2100 Pacific Ave. Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District and Spread the Love Foundation present this event, which will include two speakers with backgrounds in youth trauma, adolescent mental health, high risk youth and crisis intervention. Participants may choose from four breakout sessions. The cost is $150 and includes breakfast and lunch. Register online at spreadthelovefoundation.com or e-mail megan. spreadthelove@gmail.com.

Welcome Warriors ▶Wednesdays ▶ at 6pm Denny’s 242 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway Welcome Warriors is an all-veterans meeting on topics such as employment, adjusting to civilian life, relationships/family and more. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or jangelini@mhanj.org.

Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group ▶Thursday, ▶ May 23rd at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave. Open to adults and teens. Join our dedicated crafting group. If you crochet, knit, or do any other type of needle craft, this is your club.

Classes in Art The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round. Workshops range in pottery, watercolor, oil & acrylics, pottery, pastels, jewelry making and mosaic. Classes are $20 each.

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Local Celebrity: The Atlantic City Radio Legend, Ed Hurst

By Ryan Gerace

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d Hurst is a long-time radio host and media personality in the Atlantic City area. His career dates back to World War II, in 1943, when he first joined the radio station WFPG as an announcer.

From his humble beginnings at WFPG, Hurst went on to revolutionize radio.

Hurst's career is often linked to that of Joe Grady, longtime radio partner, friend, and co-host of their immensely popular radio show, "The Grady and Hurst Show," which started in 1952.

Ed currently resides in Margate and fondly remembers the good old days of radio broadcasting.

“I knew this was what I wanted to do with my life from a young age” explained Hurst.

Ed Hurst got his first job as a radio host one day when he walked into WFPG studios and the program director threw him a script on a whim and asked him to read it for them.

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An ultimatum was given to Ed where he had to choose between pursuing a career in radio or continuing on with his education. Much to his father’s chagrin, Ed chose his radio career over school. This was Ed’s calling, and the success he has garnered over his lifetime only proved that.

The dynamic duo of Joe Grady and Ed Hurst started when they received a contract offer from WPEN-AM 950 back in 1946.

Joe was eight years older than Ed, but they became fast friends and partners early in their careers. Their first show together was called "The 950 Club" which was the first show to feature a live studio audience dancing to the music played by Hurst and Grady. Soon, Ed Hurst branched out and started doing television shows as well. This is how the iconic "Grady and Hurst Show" came about. This particular show was revolutionary at the time, as it had a very format which included having teens dance live on the show. The show enjoyed years of success in the tri-state area and its style even influenced Dick Clark when he started hosting the famous

classic television show, "American Bandstand".

Ed Hurst spent the majority of his career in the tri-state area, especially in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. He did briefly move down to Miami to pursue a radio career down there, but, he eventually became homesick and came back to Atlantic City. Another show that Ed Hurst was wellknown for was his Atlantic City based show called "Summertime on the Pier". This show was broadcasted from the Steel Pier on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City starting in 1958 and became a big success. The show was eventually renamed "The Steel Pier Show" and ran into the late 70s. Ed has been doing various radio shows and recently retired from doing radio broadcasting. He is 92 years old and has lived in the same Margate home for 44 years. Ed has high hopes for the future of radio, but he considers himself very lucky to have been a part of the golden age of radio broadcasting.

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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Night in Venice to Celebrate 65th Anniversary on July 13

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lans for a festive 65th anniversary celebration of Ocean City’s premier summer event, Night in Venice, are in the works. Tickets for Night in Venice weekend shows go on sale Thursday (May 16), and registration for participating boats and waterfront homes is open.

The boat parade and decorated bayfront home contest are a highlight of the season in Ocean City. Thousands of spectators line the bay, and thousands more attend private parties at homes along the route from the Ocean City-Longport Bridge to Tennessee Avenue. A fireworks display caps off the bayfront festivities at the conclusion of the parade.

The parade this year starts at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The “Celebrate! 65 Years of Night in Venice” theme is optional but offers a chance to reminisce about favorite Night in Venice memories through the years.

Entries for boats and homes are currently being accepted online at www.ocnj.us/niv or by calling 609-3996111.

Special guests this year will include Chubby Checker, Kate Flannery and Patina Miller.

Checker will help kick off Night in Venice weekend with a special concert with his band, the Wildcats, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 12 at the Ocean City Music Pier.

The rock ‘n’ roll icon will perform “The Twist” and other hits from his legendary career. He will

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return on Saturday to appear in the Night in Venice boat parade.

Flannery, star of NBC’s “The Office,” will greet fans before her appearance in the boat parade.

She will be at the Ocean City Music Pier starting at 11 a.m.

Saturday (July 13). Tickets will be available for an autograph and a selfie photograph with Flannery.

Miller, a Tony-winning actress currently starring on the CBS hit drama series “Madam Secretary,” will be in town for a featured performance with the Ocean City Pops at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14. But she’ll arrive a day early to join the Night in Venice fun on Saturday. Miller is also known for her lead role in the 20122013 Broadway revival of “Pippin,” which earned her the Tony award. She received a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut as the lead in the stage adaptation of “Sister Act.” Her show with the Pops caps off Night in Venice weekend in Ocean City.

(Tickets for this show are on sale now.)

Tickets for these shows and for admission to a special Night in Venice viewing area at the Bayside Center (Bayfront near Sixth Street) are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609399-6111, and at welcome centers throughout town.

ACME returns as a presenting sponsor for Night in Venice this year. Free shuttle transportation will be

available and free grandstands will be set up at street ends along the route. For more information on participating in the event or attending, visit www.ocnj.us/NIV or call 609-399-6111.

THIS WEEKEND IN OCEAN CITY 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.

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 annu-

al 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.

COMING UP 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 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 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. It will be broadcast on the boardwalk public-address system.

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Ocean City Life Saving Station Brought Back to Life

By Steffen Klenk

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hipwrecks were a common along our coastline during the 1800s. Frequent storms, heavy fog and poor visibility often contributed to the number of accidents along the coast. At one point, over 150 cargo and passenger ships would sail our ocean front in a single day.

New Jersey Congressman William Newell sponsored a bill in 1848 that secured passed a law in 1848 that secured funding for new lifeboats and life-saving stations.

This led to the creation of three new stations in Ocean City, the first of which was built in 1853 on the north end of the island near Great Egg Har-

bor Inlet. Two more stations were built along Ocean City’s south end at 58th Street near Corson’s Inlet and the corner of 36th Street and Wesley Ave. After a rise in the number of shipwrecks in the early 1870s, the United States Life-Saving Service was founded in 1878 with the main goal of saving the lives of shipwrecked mariners and passengers. In 1885, Life-Saving Station 30 was constructed at the corner of 4th Street and Atlantic Avenue.

The building was designed by James Lake Parkinson and is the only station of its design in the state.

Throughout its history, the Life-Saving Service was essential to all civilian mariners and ships that passed open waters just off of our coastline. The station was on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to shipwrecks and rescuing efforts. Crews of seven men manned at the station at any given time; one station keeper and six surfmen. The surfmen took turns patrolling the beach, watching the open waters for any shipwrecks. If they saw a shipwreck, the surfmen would light a red flare to signal the life-saving station of an impending rescue.

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In 1915, the Life-Saving Service was dissolved and the building fell under ownership of the newlyformed United States Coast Guard. By 1936, the station was closed and all operations were moved to the Great Egg Coast Guard Station in Longport. During World War II, the building was used to store equipment and personnel who patrolled the beach watching for submarines and spies. In October 1945, the building was sold for use as a private residence.

There was a long-fought legal battle between the owners of the building and historians’ in 1999 when owners requested a permit to demolish part of the original building. The property was then sold to a design firm which intended to build duplexes.

The project was denied.

In 2006, the property was donated to the city of Ocean City. After years of legal issues, the city took over the building in March 2010, and the Life-Saving Station and was registered as an Historic Landmark in 2013. The building is now preserved as a museum showcasing its history with the Life Saving Service.

To date, there is an ongoing project to restore the building and collect historic artifacts.

The unofficial motto of the Life-Saving Service was “You have to go out, but you don’t have to come back.” The U.S. Life Saving Service Heritage Association is a great resource that provides information about each of the remaining stations, its history, photo galleries and educational information.

The Life Saving Station is located at 801 4th St. in Ocean City and is open to all visitors. See www.facebook.com/U.S.LifeSavingStation30 for additional information and hours of operation.

Steffen Klenk is a multimedia journalist. He resides in Ocean City and enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life.

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Atlantic City ... Past, Present and Future

By HARRY HURLEY Political Columnist

The Hurley Line: ith more twists and turns then an Agatha Christie mystery novel, Atlantic City continues to take the necessary strides towards fiscal solvency. Its reinvention as a vibrant, world-class destination resort is presently on a solid footing.

As we approach Summer, 2019, it's undoubtedly one of the most critical summer seasons in more than 40 years for Atlantic City.

The present and future is bright. It is a time of rebirth for Atlantic City. This has happened many times in the past.

When the next Chapter of Atlantic City plays out, the doomsayers will once again be wrong in their assessment. In The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Antonio says, "What's past is prologue."

And, so it is with Atlantic City. 30 million visitors come to Atlantic City each year. That's more people than visit Disney World's Magic Kingdom; the supposed Happiest Place on Earth.

Since 1853, each and every time Atlantic City has been counted out; She rallies back, to become bigger, stronger and fresher.

The first train service directly linked Atlantic City by the sea to Philadelphia and 500,000 people a year rushed to Atlantic City in the early years, when the city was first developed as a health resort. The first train brought passengers to Atlantic City's "The United

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States Hotel," then the largest hotel substandard rooms, (they weren't even in America. provided cotton linen), they were given Next, the first boardwalk in America paper towels as bathroom linen; relewas built, initially to keep the beach gating the national media, who would sand out of the grand hotel lobbies. It ultimately serve as Atlantic City's judge, evolved into one of the greatest marjury and executioners. After receiving keting and tourist attractions in the their second or third class status, the history of the world. media responded in-kind by trashing Atlantic City's early peak came Atlantic City nationwide. during the 1920's Prohibition era. Illegal booze and illegal gambling flowed freely. It was then that the city proclaimed itself as The World's Playground, which are the call letters (WPG) for the radio station that I have broadcasted daily from for the past 27 years.

In May, 1929, Nucky Johnson brazenly hosted a conference in Atlantic City for organized crime figures.

Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, Johnny "The Fox" Torrio, Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel and many other gangsters attended.

Atlantic City in the 1920s Doctors regularly prescribed moving to Atlantic City, with It took 12 years and another miracle the belief that the salt water air was for Atlantic City to emerge from a near therapeutic and even medicinal. It's the economic depression.

Atlantic City continued in its downvery reason why my Father moved to Atlantic City following his honorable ward spiral until 1976, when a ballot service in World War II. referendum question was approved After World War II, poverty, crime, by the voters of New Jersey, to legalize political corruption and economic gaming in Atlantic City-only. It led to a decline hit Atlantic City hard. It lasted rebirth of The World's Playground, and, from the mid-to-late 20th Century. more than 30 years of unbridled, recesThe forecast was that President sion-proof, robust prosperity followed.

Lyndon Johnson's 1964 Democratic With my former boss Donald Trump National Convention was going to save leading the way, Atlantic City also beAtlantic City. Instead, it was an abject came the boxing capital of America, failure and an economic disaster for and, Atlantic City grew to a $ 5.2 bilAtlantic City; that would be deeply felt lion dollar annual casino Mecca. It now until legalized casino gambling was approved in 1976.

At what would have been President Kennedy's Convention, instead became Johnson's ... The media was placed in

stands at more than $ 3 billion per-year; still floating between the 2nd or 3rd largest casino gaming market in the world.

In the last full year (2018) on record, Atlantic City's 9 casinos achieved a 9.2 percent increase year-on-year aggregated gross gaming revenue ($ 2.9 billion). Atlantic City also added another $ 100 million in the newly legalized sports betting in 2018.

Fast forward now four decades, the immense gaming competition had necessitated the closure of four casinos. Two have since reopened. In recent years, Atlantic City's ratable base has plunged from $ 22 billion to $ 7 billion annually.

Providing the basic services for taxpayers became an enormous problem and the state has been forced to provide subsidies to keep Atlantic City afloat. A heavy-handed state takeover of Atlantic City is still in place.

As grave as these challenges appear, to those who have always counted Atlantic City out, they have once again been proven wrong. Atlantic City successfully emerged from a Great Recession.

There is now a lot of positive talk about Atlantic City.

Former Mayor Don Guardian was so confident about Atlantic City's progress that he invited Television Talk Show Host Wendy Williams to tour parts of Atlantic City with him.

It was just a few short years earlier, on national television that Williams trashed Atlantic City at length, calling it "a dump, with chicken bones and tampons all over the beach." It wasn't true, but, it was a devastating attack

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If cleanliness is next to Godliness, then Guardian actually gets it. He took trash collection service in Atlantic City from once-per-week to several times per-day.

Many of the roads in Atlantic City were in very bad shape, especially Pacific Avenue, the ultimate main thoroughfare to the Atlantic City Casinos.

week airshow in America. The Airshow draws hundreds of thousands of people. The beach concerts regularly draw more than 100,000 people each.

Even during a time of great fiscal contraction, Atlantic City is reinvesting in itself. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent to reinvest in our existing hotel casino properties.

Stockton University is also a huge part of the current Atlantic City story.

All roads were completely resurfaced a few years ago.

Mayor Guardian declared Atlantic City to be, "The Entertainment Capital of the Jersey Shore."

Taking a page out of the Las Vegas playbook, Atlantic City is looking to capitalize on and maximize non-gaming revenue opportunities. Las Vegas generates more revenue non-gaming vs. gaming. Atlantic City is there yet, but, improving each year.

Atlantic City stages major iconic summer beach concerts, The Atlantic City Airshow, which is the largest mid-

They spent more than 10 years trying to bring a viable Stockton campus to Atlantic City. That era is here and it has been a major success story. Atlantic City is now also a "College Town."

Dr. Harvey Kesselman is Stockton University's President & Chief Executive Officer. Kesselman is long-known for his intellectual honesty, extraordinary executive and people skills, and, he possesses a steady hand and an excellent temperament.

Working closely with the Stockton Board of Trustees, the day Dr. Kesselman was named President he

established two Task Forces to address the University's most pressing issues: Atlantic City Initiatives and Shared Governance.

Stockton’s designation as a university came at a time when the institution was once again experiencing record-breaking enrollment, which continues to this day.

With The Atlantic City Casinos (again) delivering improved economic results, Stockton University, South Jersey Gas expansion and many other non-gaming investments that are currently taking place in Atlantic City, the future remains very bright.

MEET AC which is the equivalent of Atlantic City's Convention and Visitor's Bureau, continues to deliver a record number of conventions and meetings each and every year.

Jim Wood, MEET AC President & Chief Executive Officer and his team has taken this vibrant agency to new heights of achievement.

He has great instincts in developing his game plan to properly market Atlantic City to meeting planners and other strategic partners.

Atlantic City is now a mature destination resort that is able to successfully compete with all other major

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Atlantic City hotels, casinos, meeting space, guest service level, and food and beverage outlets are competitive with any market in the world.

As we have all witnessed together, past is prologue.

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 the inaugural recipient of the New Jersey Broadcasters Association "Broadcaster of the Year" (2019). Hurley is also performing 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.

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By PETE THOMPSON

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emember the movie “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”…? That could be the headline for this week’s version of extra points as there’s a mix of all three in the world of sports to discuss. Of course, the headline could also be something non-sports related like, “Mom, Dad, and when Hallmark cards only cost 15 cents!” More on that in a moment…

First, the sports items. Since I last wrote, the Sixers have been eliminated by the Raptors on a buzzer-beater, Game 7, game-winning shot by Kawhi Leonard. The Phillies have started to distance themselves a little against what appears to be a subpar N.L. East.

The Eagles have held their first OTA activities at the NovaCare Complex. The

Photo by Tom Briglia/Photographics Flyers have firmed up their assistant coaches & what roles they will have.

The brand new Atlantic City Blackjacks made their home debut a “W”, but then lost on the road to fall to 1-2 so far.

Oh, and I still haven’t watched Game of Thrones…but I did notice that the Sixers-Raptors Game 7 actually knocked G.O.T. tweets off my twitter feed, so that was a welcome change for one Sunday at least…!!! Anyhow, here

are my thoughts for the week that was: ●● The Sixers came up short against Toronto losing 92-90 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Truthfully, the Sixers lost to one guy…Kawhi Leonard. His fourbounce buzzer beater was just the final dagger that did them in. Their inability to run clean sets down the stretch on the offensive end led to two shot clock violations and almost

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a third. They also got KILLED on the glass, letting the Raptors collect 16 offensive rebounds in the game.

How many times did it seem like Toronto had two or three chances on a possession?

Much will be made of Joel Embiid’s tears after the loss. Sixers fans like passion, but they also like hard work. Embiid looked gassed out there down the stretch, and I think he needs to work on his diet & exercise next year. If he’s going to be a generational kind of player, he can’t be bent over at the waist in crunch time! I know I’m picking on someone for eating too much Chick-Fil-A, but hey, I’m not the one who got a $148 million dollar contract extension to be the face of a franchise.

One more thing on the Sixers as some haters think Brett Brown needs to go. I’m with Mike Gill from 97.3 ESPN on this one. Coaches can be a factor, but ultimately it’s the PLAYERS who win or lose you the game, not the coach. Now, we’ll have to see which specific players return as Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris & J.J. Redick all could move on if they feel the price is not right.

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wood High School alum Wes Hills has landed with an NFL team. He’s signed as a free agent with Arizona and will try to make the Cardinals roster. Good luck to him.

It was an “angry” Doug Pederson that met the media at the start of Eagles rookie camp, as the first question asked to him was about the health of Carson Wentz. “How does that pertain to rookie minicamp?” Doug shot back at the reporter who asked him the question.

As for the rookies, there were five draft picks, 11 undrafted players, a handful of first-year options and 29 free agent hopefuls all trying to catch someone’s eye at the NovaCare Complex. The draft picks will get the most attention, but it always seems an undrafted player

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ends up helping the Eagles at some point during the season. ●● The good and the bad apply to the new Atlantic City Blackjacks. Ron James & company made their home debut at Boardwalk Hall in front of an announced 6,139 and WON. 42-35. That’s the good, but then they followed that up with a one-score loss at the Washington Valor, 41-34.

Both of AC’s losses have come by one score, so they certainly are more than competitive. They begin a three-game home stretch of games and I think they’re worth checking out. Tickets are as low as $10 as they are home on Saturday May 18th, Saturday May 25th & Saturday June 1st at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.

As I type this, the Phillies are coming off a 4-2 road trip to the Midwest.

A bright spot came on Mother’s Day as rookie left-hander Cole Irvin made his major league debut in

Kansas City. Irvin goes seven strong innings, giving up five hits and only one run. With his mother & family in attendance. Fun fact, the stellar performance came 13 years to the day after another lefty named Cole (Hamels) made his rookie debut in Cincinnati. Here’s hoping Cole 2.0 can keep it going…! ●● Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins, who lost his mom to cancer in 2009, added some extra decoration to his pink Mother's Day cleats. Hoskins wrote "Miss u mom" and the date she died on them, along with "humble" and "perseverance" near the toe. Both are words she instilled in Hoskins.

Which brings me to my Mom. She’s the reason I wrote earlier about “Dad, Mom, and when Hallmark cards only cost 15 cents!” You see, my sister recently found a few a few cards my mother gave me when I was just an infant. They ended up in her baby book by mistake. I lost my mother to lung disease when she was only 51 years old in 1993, and the cards were a sweet reminder of how much she loved me. I did have to chuckle when I saw they only cost 15

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Pete has been the local "sports guy" at the Jersey Shore since 2004. After a decade with TV 40, he joined 97.3 ESPN radio to talk Eagles, Phillies, Sixers & Flyers with Mike Gill on "The SportsBash" each day from 2-6 p.m.

Pete is proud to be a "voice" for the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic each June, and does emcee work for groups like the National Football Foundation, The Old Grad Awards, and The 200 Club of Atlantic County.

You can hear Pete each Tuesday on 97.3 ESPN at 5:30p, and if you see him out & about in the community, he requests that you please say "Hi". Send comments to PBrooksT@aol.com

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Making Dreams Come True for Children with Disabilities

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embers of the Sunshine Foundation were on hand at the Spring Block Party in Ocean City May 4 spreading the word about the organization which has been making dreams come true for children with disabilities for more than 40 years.

The Sunshine Foundation brings joy to the lives of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged or abused children ages 3 to 18, by making dreams come true when families cannot due to the financial strain of caring for their ill or disabled child.

In the 1960s, Philadelphia police officer Bill Sample was assigned to a local children’s hospital where he encountered children with critical and even terminal medical conditions. He also witnessed how the families of these children were burdened, not only by mounting medical bills, but also by the frustration of not being able to provide for their child’s special dream.

In 1976, Sample took out a loan and, with the help of others, started Sunshine Foundation to make dreams come true for these deserving children.

Cathy DeMarco is president of the Cape Atlantic All Volunteer Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation. The chapter is based in Ocean City.

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As a way of extending the most popular dream of visiting the Florida attractions to children whose conditions do not allow them to be away from home for more than 24 hours, Sample, and the Sunshine Foundation, began Dreamlifts. The unique program charters a plane, taking close to 100 children to Orlando for a one-day trip. It has made the dreams of more than 5,000 children come true since its inception.

Sunshine Foundation also organizes Progeria Reunions. The program was started after Sample and foundation members learned about the rare condition known as progeria. According to the National Institutes of Health, Hutchin-

Since then, Sunshine Foundation has grown to include the Dream Village, a 22-acre Florida property located 15 miles from the Orlando theme parks.

Children and their families stay in one of nine fairytale themed cottages and enjoy a handicapped accessible playground, a wheelchair accessible pool and a miniature

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son-Gilford progeria syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the dramatic, rapid appearance of aging beginning in childhood. The reunions bring together children from around the world with progeria for a week of family fun.

Volunteer Jim Barkalow and Kate Sample, Sunshine Foundation president, with Sunshine "volunteer" Buddy.

Sunshine Foundation has answered more than 40,000 dreams with 79.6 percent of all donations going directly to children’s programs, according to the foundation's website.

For information about requesting a dream, volunteering or making a donation see sunshinefoundation. org. Click on “Chapters” to connect with the Cape Atlantic All Volunteer Chapter based in Ocean City.

“Not all children are able to run and play and enjoy life. Many are innocent victims of birth defects, accidents and deadly diseases. Shouldn’t each child know that somebody cares enough to see his or her dream come true?”

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o you ever get the urge to purge? I do and if you’re looking for an excuse, there is no better week to act on your impulse. May 17th is National Pack Rat Day. I’m not sure who came up with the designation or why, but nonetheless someone somewhere has made the declaration. Most of the time, becoming a pack rat isn’t something anyone sets out to accomplish. It usually starts small. When I think of the term, it doesn’t foster great thoughts and when a pack rat turns into a hoarder that’s even worse. When I think of a hoarder, I think of a problem much worse. If you’ve ever watched the reality shows that spotlight extreme cases, it can literally be seen as a sickness that too often requires serious intervention.

Whether you consider yourself a hoarder, a pack rat or just someone who needs to de-clutter, I offer this motivation. First of all, because it’s National Pack Rat Day there's motivation enough to purge. Second, it’s still Springtime and that means a time of new beginnings and rebirth. Consider a purge and the power it has to give you a fresh outlook on things.

When I think of purge, I instinctively thing of a physical act. I think of going through papers, old clothes I no longer wear or worse yet no longer fit. I think of a physical clean out of any kind. But there are at least two other types of purge that are beneficial as well.

The first is a mental purge. I’ve written in the past about the importance of having a positive mindset. Mindset plays a crucial role in our success. Making a practice of a daily purge in the area of mindset can make all the difference in the world when it comes to our career as well as personal relationships. Out with the “stinking thinking” and in with the positive and affirming.

The second is a relational purge. Those we spend time with the most need to be people who have a positive impact. I’m not saying that we need to cut off everyone else. But I am saying that those closest to us need to be role models and people who lift us up, not bring us down. Truth is, you might have to make a people purge.

Whatever area of your life you need to examine, consider making a purge.

You’ll be better off for it.

Jeff Whitaker is a lifelong communicator and storyteller. He is a certified trainer, coach and speaker with The John Maxwell Team. Jeff’s goal is to encourage excellence in individuals and corporations through leadership and communications training.

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Two Lessons in Time Management

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an you imagine mastering time? The term “time mastery” seems like a crazy concept, doesn’t it? We all wish we had more time, just like we all wish we had more money. What if I told you that with just a little focused energy and some organization, you could free up HOURS of time and be able to repurpose that time doing the things that add value to your life or business?

Well, that’s exactly what I intend to do in my column today, by teaching you the 2 lessons that I have learned about time mastery.

The first lesson that I learned: “If it’s not in your calendar, it doesn’t exist.”

I’ve been alive for around 33 years and I am just learning how true this is. Gone are the simple days of 4 hours of classes at Stockton, followed by 4 hours of serving at a restaurant in AC, followed by... whatever the heck I wanted to do!

These days, my life is filled to the brim with meetings, appointments, school functions, training, reviews, p&ls, soccer, social media, events, important phone calls, swim, and a ridiculous myriad of other things. If I neglect to put something into my calendar, there is about a 6% chance that I’ll remember to do it, simply because I have too much going on in my mind.

I feel like I am losing my marbles most days, if I’m being honest! Many of us do.

Adulting is no joke. We have work, and families, and homes, and sports, and chores, and bills, and oh so much more.

We become overwhelmed and we have no idea how we got there or how to get out. One simple shift in your life can

lead to freedom from overwhelm: live by your calendar.

Put every single thing that you want to accomplish in your calendar. Then follow your calendar every single day.

Make it a habit! Take time each Sunday to plan out the week ahead, so that you know what is before you. You will undoubtedly go into your week feeling at ease and prepared.

So how exactly do you live by your calendar? Well step one is prioritizing, which leads me to the second lesson that I learned: Budget your time like you budget your money. Once you

upon hours of work. I hit a wall. I felt depleted, because I had not been feeling up mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.

My business coach addressed it on our Tuesday afternoon call. She made me plan out my weekend (with time OFF), plan my family’s entire Summer, and even plan one full week off to spend with my family in the Summer. This seems pretty simple, but it was revolutionary for me. I had to purposefully alot time to my family and to church, and to rest and relaxation. I teared up as I looked at my entire Summer, planned and perfect.

decide to commit to following a calendar, you’ll get a pretty solid picture of where your priorities lie. One Monday morning, I sat down to my computer, took a deep breath, and realized I felt completely off. My vision was blurry, I felt like I had complete brain fog, I felt shaky, and anxious.

I stopped what I was doing and went right home. I knew what it was. I hadn’t taken a real day off in months. I had been living according to my calendar during the week, but my weekends weren’t planned. They were open. And instead of filling them with the things that mattered most to me, like church and family, I filled them with hours

The Mom-guilt dissipated and I felt unstoppable.

A friend of mine, Michael Burnette, Executive Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Clarksville, TN once taught me to budget my time, like I budget my money. Interestingly, I had recently forgotten those wise words, until I came face to face with burnout. In financial budgeting, you allot specific amounts of money to specific expenses, which usually are grouped into specific categories. You tell your money where to go. It is the same thing with time mastery. YOU tell your time where to go… or in this case you tell your time who is boss! (By the way, that’s you,

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List the things that must get done each day in order for you to feel as though you have “won” the day and can feel good about checking out for the night. Decide how much time you have in a day. Now, begin to decide how much time you must allot to each priority task. Divide your day up into blocks of time, with each hour (or two or three) being given a specific purpose.

This works for CEOs, stay at home moms, and everyone in between.

Once your priority tasks, whatever they may be, are written out on paper and organized into a specific time of day, follow the schedule! This will enable you to give super focused attention to one thing at a time. Not only will you achieve your goals faster, but you will experience freedom: Laying down at the end of the day knowing that you accomplished all that you had intended to.

Don’t forget to schedule time for rest, relaxation, and family. The whole purpose of living by your calendar and budgeting your time like you budget your money is to live your life by design, not by default. That means living your life purposefully, with an aim and an intention, instead of simply letting life happen and getting caught up in the process. When you live a life by design and not by default, you, my friend, are unstoppable. Until next week, Shore Locals, I am sending you peace, love, and good vibes! Now, go become a Time Master!

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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The Arc of Atlantic County – Supporting People with Disabilities since 1961

ounded in 1961, The Arc of Atlantic County is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing information, advocacy, and service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families living in and around Southern New Jersey.

Started as a grassroots movement by parents, professionals in the field, and other community members who wanted to give people with I/DD and their families a voice; today, The Arc of Atlantic County continues to be an advocate for the people and families who rely on their service and support. The Arc of Atlantic County mission is to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in our community. Through direct services, advocacy, education and prevention activities, we work in partnership with individuals and their families to make choices possible about how and where they live, learn, work and play.

By offering residential services, employment services, Support Coordination, Intensive Case Management, Family Support services, and recreational and educational activities, over the years,

The Arc of Atlantic County has grown to serve more than a 1000 people with I/ DD and their families throughout Southern New Jersey.

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by The Arc include shared or group housing – with 24-hour staff support, apartment based supervised living – with on-site staff support, and appointment based support services people who live independently, but need help with medical needs, grocery shopping, and other needs.

In addition to Residential housing services, The Arc also offers Adult Day Habilitation and Pre-Vocation services for those living in and around Atlantic County.

The Arc of Atlantic County Recreational and Educational Program offers sports training, and educational activities monthly. Sports’ training is comprised of weekly practices, games

and participation in Special Olympics at both local and state competitions.

Educational activities offered by The Arc cover a variety of topics including dance, art, cooking, and technology use.

Class participation gives people an opportunity to interact with others as well as opportunities to keep their minds active and engaged.

Some of our most popular classes include Zumba, line dancing, crafts, ceramics, cooking, and computer/technology.

Intensive Case Management services are provide free of charge to those in need. The Program specializes in assisting individuals with I/ DD and other vulnerable populations, many of whom receive no State support funding or do not otherwise qualify for government assistance. This service provides a comprehensive range of information, advice, and direct support to individuals and their families.

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and Adult Day Habilitation and Pre-Vocation services are funded through Medicaid, Recreational and education Programs, and Intensive Case Management services rely solely on the support of donors to The Arc of Atlantic County.

One way people can support the work of The Arc of Atlantic County is to shop or donate gently used clothing and household item to “The Arc Makes Cents” or “The Arc Makes Cents, Too” Thrift Stores located in Atlantic County. All proceeds from the Thrift Stores support recreational and education programs, Intensive Case Management, and other family support services offered

by The Arc. In July, The Arc Makes Cents, Too Thrift Store will be moving from its current Northfield location to a new larger location, in The English Creek Shopping Center, next to AC Moore and Ollie’s.

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f you don’t eat a nutritious variety of foods, some supplements might help you get adequate amounts of essential nutrients. However, supplements can’t take the place of the variety of foods that are important to a healthy diet.

Every time you walk into a vitamin / supplement store please be sure you know what you are going in there for. Getting some good nutritional guidance before you visit the store is recommended . This way buying only what is needed will take place . Most vitamin stores may not always have knowledgeable and trained employees in vitamin and supplement facts behind the counter to guide you accordingly. These establishments sometimes only carry a

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Supplements are most likely to cause side effects or harm when people take them or when people take many supplements in combination. Some supplements can increase the risk of bleeding or, if a person takes them before or after surgery, they can affect the person’s response to anesthesia. Dietary supplements can also interact with certain prescription drugs in ways that might cause problems. Here are just a few examples: ●● Vitamin K can reduce the ability of the blood thinner Coumadin to prevent blood from clotting. ●● St. John’s wort can speed the breakdown of many drugs (including antidepressants and birth control pills) and thereby reduce these drugs’ effectiveness. ●● Antioxidant supplements, like vitamins C and E, might reduce the effectiveness of some types of cancer chemotherapy.

Keep in mind that some ingredients found in dietary supplements are added to a growing number of foods, including breakfast cereals and beverages. As a result, you may be getting more of these ingredients than you think, and more might not be better. Taking more than you need is always more expensive and can also raise your risk of experiencing side effects. For example, getting too much vitamin A can cause headaches and liver damage, reduce bone strength, and cause

birth defects. Excess iron causes nausea and vomiting and may damage the liver and other organs.

Be cautious about taking dietary supplements if you are pregnant or nursing.

Also, be careful about giving them (beyond a basic multivitamin/mineral product) to a child. Most dietary supplements have not been well tested for safety in pregnant women, nursing mothers, or children.

Not sure if you’re on track or running low on any vitamins or minerals? Your doctor or a nutritionist certified in vitamin and supplements can help you find out. In some cases, your physician may give you a blood test to check on things like your vitamin D level. I personally do like to go over with my clients , specific, typical eating habits when we have our first meeting . To help out, I ask they jot down what they eat and drink for a couple of days prior to their first session.

No on really knows whether a daily multivitamin staves off disease, but many people take them to maintain or boost their health. Others take just one vitamin or mineral, like iron, to fill in a gap in their diets.

I suggest , before you stroll into the next health food store deciding to add a supplement or vitamin to your routine, go over these questions with your doctor, pharmacist, or nutritionist. ●● Can this supplement help me? Do I need it for a medical condition or to prevent disease? ●● What does the research say about its benefits? ●● How much would I take? ●● When and for how long do I need it?

Should I take it as a pill, powder, or liquid? ●● Which form of the vitamin (vitamin D2 or D3, for instance) is the best? ●● Are there any side effects? ●● What are the best brands of this supplement in terms of quality, safety, and how well they work? ●● Can I take it along with my other medications? Should I avoid any foods? ●● Will I need to stop taking it if I have to have surgery?

Certain supplements come in pills because they stop working, or become dangerous, if they come in contact with the acid in your stomach. Some people need to take a liquid if they have trouble absorbing vitamins from a pill, or even if it’s hard for them to swallow capsules or tablets.

And not all forms of a nutrient are the same. For example, vitamin D supplements come as either vitamin D2 or vitamin D3.

Also, there are several types of vitamin E. When in doubt, talk with your doctor about which supplement suits your needs.

With the right education to the consumer , vitamins and supplements could be a real game changer. ●●

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Hometown Hero: CASA Volunteer Steven Betchner

By Renee Bunting

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fter successful careers with WaWa, Steven and Kathleen Betchner moved to Ocean City and looked forward to having their children and grandchildren visit them during their retirement. While they enjoyed having visits with family members during the beautiful summer months, they began looking for volunteer opportunities. It was Kathleen who first suggested that they look into volunteering for CASA. “My wife thought it might be something we could do together,” said Steven. “We attended the orientation, and Kathleen felt it wasn’t the right fit for her at that time. I thought it was a good fit for me and hoped I could make an impact as a CASA.” Steven also said his own experience of having someone close to him who suffered from addiction that impacted children persuaded him that his personal insights and skills as a program manager would be helpful in the role as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). His hunch proved true. Steven worked first with an older child who aged out of the system but with whom he still stays in touch.

As a CASA, Steven uses his ability to address complex issues, manage timelines and build relationships with people to seek the best possible solutions for these children. Yet he acknowledges sometimes it is difficult work, “Over the course of a single case, we can work with several different case managers, judges or attorneys, and we are

often the only stability a child has during this period of uncertainty.” In his view, giving a child stability makes the work worthwhile.

Steven’s current work with a five-yearold boy, Adam, has given him satisfaction on many levels. When he walks into the room and sees the child smile at his arrival, he knows he has made a meaningful connection.

Steven recalled one time that Adam was sad to see him leave during a regular visit. Steven explained that he had to go home to cook his wife dinner. “At the next visit, Adam suggested that if I taught my wife to cook her own dinner, I could visit longer,” he said.

Steven enjoys the personal connections that build trust with a child. Ultimately, he hopes his ability to leverage relationships can positively influence finding the best possible situation for each child for whom he advocates. His influence has expanded recently by becoming a Peer Coach for three new CASAs. As a peer coach, he helps the novice CASA’s find the resources they need as they approach their new roles.

“With our CASA Volunteer Coordinator, me, as the peer coach, and the CASAs, we have a whole team of people working for the best interests of the children.” And that is a recipe for making an impact in the lives of children.

What is CASA? Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers make a life-changing difference for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Each volunteer is appointed by a judge to advocate for a child’s best interest in court.

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CASA volunteers ensure that the best interests of our children are a priority and are met through well-researched, comprehensive court reports. They make recommendations that affect the medical, educational and psychological well-being of each child.

They are a consistent voice that speaks only on the child’s behalf. We are proud to say that family court judges order these recommendations an impressive 93% of the time. Most importantly, it demonstrates the value our advocates bring to each case and each child.

Our volunteers spend an average of eight to 10 hours per month working on their case, either visiting their child, or others involved in the case, going to court proceedings or writing court reports. They remain on a case until a permanent home is established - typically 18 to 24 months. Often, the CASA volunteer is the only consistent adult in the child’s life who is there to champion their needs, rights and be their voice in court.

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But at the center of the whole foster care system is a child, a child whose future outcomes will be determined by what happens during the months and years that they may spend in foster care and what actions are taken on their behalf. Hopefully, that child is assigned a CASA advocate, an individual whose sole purpose is to be the eyes and ears of the family court judge, who writes reports and makes recommendations based on observations and interactions with the child and their family.

By speaking for the child, the CASA advocate ensures that the best services and resources are provided, not only to the child, but to the entire family, and that the child is either reunited with their family, adopted or placed with relatives as quickly as possible.

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Goji Juice Bar Opens in Somers Point

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f you’ve been missing the Goji juice bar at JR’s Fresh since it closed last year, you are in luck.

Goji is under new ownership and just opened a beautiful location in Somers Point. You can now get your fresh juice fix and so much more, seven days a week. Want to know the best part of the new Goji? You’ll have to read on until the end to find out.

Julia and Scott Lindsay were devoted Goji fans as it fit well into their vegan lifestyle. When they heard about it’s closing they got to talking with former owners, Lauren and Grant and took a big leap of faith to buy the business which included a very fancy juicer, branding and recipes. They had an eye on the space which formerly was Burger King in Somers Point.

From the time they bought it, it took three months for them to transform

Co-owner Julia Lindsay the space into a bright, welcoming atmosphere which is now home to their new business.

In speaking with Julia and Scott, I was extremely impressed with how much thought and hard work they have put into their new venture. Julia is a Somers Point schoolteacher currently on maternity leave after the birth of their second child. Scott has extensive business experience as he owns a global textile recycling company. They are passionate about

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whole natural foods and sustainability which is the focus at Goji.

So what can you get at Goji? My top recommendations are the juices and smoothies. With a variety of flavors, there is something for everyone. The menu also includes smoothie bowls (think smoothies but thicker and with a variety of toppings like granola and fruit), pour over coffee, tea and nut mylks. No, that isn’t a typo. Mylks are plant based liquids made from cashews or almonds.

They are excited to be brewing Elixir coffee, which is a Philadelphia based company.

Julia and Scott are passionately committed to a zero waste initiative which drives their refillable bottle system. When you purchase juice, it will come in a glass bottle. You are encouraged to wash out that bottle and bring it back for a discount on your next juice. This goes for all three sizes of juices. When they can, they rescue imperfect produce to use in their juices and compost whatever food scraps they have.

Goji is such a wonderful addition to Somers Point. The interior is very serene and calming, with wood tables and comfy couches. If you are still reading, you may be waiting for the best part. Are you ready? They have a drive through window which is really

every mother’s dream. You can order online or by calling 5-10 minutes in advance. The ability to get fresh juice or high quality coffee at a drive through is a total game changer for me.

I took my twins after school for smoothies and they were thrilled. Goji is the perfect meeting spot or ideal for grabbing a quick, healthy drink. They are a welcome addition to Somers Point.

Goji is located at 520 New Road in Somers Point and current hours are seven days a week from 7am to 7pm. You can find them on social media at https://www.facebook.com/lifesgoji/ and https://www. instagram.com/lifesgoji/. Stop in to say hi to Julia and Scott and welcome them to the neighborhood!

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Beginning in the fall of the each new school year, parents and volunteers begin to meet, form a steering committee, and work to make the event a night to remember for graduating seniors and their guests.

Project Graduation is a program offered by many high schools in the United States to provide graduates and their friends with a safe, adult-supervised, alcohol and drug-free graduation party.

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A Blessed Garden at Saint Joseph’s School

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Owen Webster liked the radishes and said he eats salads at his grandma’s house.

The school garden was started four years ago thanks to a grant from AtlantiCare as part of the “AtlantiCare Healthy Schools, Healthy Children” program. According to AtlantiCare’s website, they partner with area schools to “promote the adoption and sustainability of edible school gardens and other wellness initiatives.”

irst graders at Saint Joseph’s Regional School in Somers Point were enjoying the fruit of their labor on Wednesday, May 8th. Students taste-tested the latest crop of radishes and a mix of lettuces from their school garden with very positive results.

Some students were trying salad for the first time. Tyler Katz said, “It was yummy!” Connor Wilson remarked that, “The radish was very spicy.” Many students requested second helpings. Owen Webster enjoying his salad.

At Saint Joseph’s School garden, each of the Pre-K to 8th grade classes participates in planting and maintaining the garden.

This year, students also planted peas, peppers, tomatoes, corn, and other vegetables. First grade teacher Sister Judy runs the garden with the help of kindergarten teacher Louise Nunan and retired teacher and parishioner Paul Ludgate. They attended a Stockton University sponsored class in January that teaches them about

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Saint Joseph’s proudly displays their sign showing the school garden has been certified as a wildlife habit at .

They plant parsley, dill, and milk weed which encourage butterflies to lay their eggs in the garden. Later, the adult butterflies will return the favor by pollinating the garden.

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The event is being coordinated by Sam Clerico’s family including Gregg Clerico who was his brother.

“All proceeds will be going to Toys for Kids in honor of my brother Sam” said Greg Clerico of Egg Harbor Township.

Atlantic County Toys for Kids is a local nonprofit charity that collects toy and monetary donations to give to the children of Atlantic County. They are always

the classic car and motorcycle cruise, has been a huge sponsor to Gregg and his family.

“They (The Watering Hole) have been so generous and supportive of this event” explained Clerico, “I cannot thank them enough” The Watering Hole will be providing a buffet including plenty of baked ziti among other options. On top of the buffet, the $20 wrist-

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more than welcome to meet up with the participants at every location they stop at and participate in the festivities at The Watering Hole.

Wristbands are available for purchase at the door of The Watering Hole on the day of the event and you can also purchase wristbands at each of the stops of the car and motorcycle cruise. The cruise will start on June 2nd at 9AM at the Somers Point Fire Department and they will depart to Atlantic County Harley Davidson in Galloway at 10 AM. At 11:30 PM the cruise will depart from Harley Davidson and head to The Watering Hole to cap off the day with music, food, and plenty of fun. All proceeds will go to Atlantic County Toys for Kids and it is bound to be fun-filled day for all who can make it. To find out more about this event and if you are looking to donate to Toys for Kids or Sam’s Fun Run, visit the Sam’s Fun Run Facebook page.

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Blackjacks, Stockton’s Graduation and the Orange Loop Part of AC’s Restorative Narrative

By Mike Lopez o you know what brought 800 people to the Tropicana on a recent Monday afternoon? That would be the Atlantic City Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association’s 18th Annual Spring Scholarship Luncheon.

Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin was the keynote speaker at the May 6 gathering and shared her experiences with the audience. Gary Hill, in charge of community relations for MBCA, did a knockout job organizing this successful event, as usual.

As for scholarship co-chairs Alex Marino and Rick Santoro, not only did they enlighten us on the value of promoting higher education to young adults in the Greater Atlantic City area by awarding scholarships, they also humored us by ripping each other, reminiscent of an Abbott and Costello comedy routine.

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subjects discussed was the public percepfirst property to where we are today and tion of Atlantic City. Although the crime the vibrant loop that includes Hayday cofrate is down and the economy is moving fee shop, Leadership Studio (yoga), MADE up, the perception is still negative. This has Chocolate Bar, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall, to do with national and local media and, and Bourre, a New Orleans themed pub and in my opinion, social media. We all know Cajun barbecue. Make sure you get there. there are issues, but what I suggested is Thursday night finished off back at that we all take a restorative narrative apBoardwalk Hall and a visit with Atlantic City’s proach by becoming part of the solution number one historian, Miss Atlantic City, instead of complaining.

Vicki Gold Levi. I would like to thank Vicki for Wednesday was my favorite day of spending time with me and showing me the the week when I got to sit down with Ron new history installation at Boardwalk Hall.

James, head coach of the Atlantic City Thank you, Miss Vicki.

Blackjacks’ football team, defensive standFriday was more than just TGIF, it was out Lynden Trail and super fans Christa also graduation day with more than 1,800 and Charleigh Astrada to tape the "AC members of the Stockton University Class Mike and Coach Show" at Triax 57 Studios, of 2019 celebrating their achievements at on the Playground Pier. We had a blast disBoardwalk Hall. With the hall filled to capaccussing the Blackjacks’ first-ever home win in Atlantic City and going through the X’s and O’s of the game.

Coach James noted how pleased he was with his team’s performance, as well as the attendance. He couldn’t stop talking about the vibe in Boardwalk Hall as the Blackjacks had Atlantic City shining in victory.

Folks, be sure to come out and support your team, our team, South Jersey’s own arena football team by purchasing tickets for the next home game set for 7 The Atlantic City Blackjacks win their first p.m. May 18 against the Baltimore Brigade. home game. Photo by TomBrigia/Photographics Tickets are available at ACBlackjacks.com.

I finished the night off at Boardwalk Hall ity with friends, family, and faculty, it was an by celebrating the hospitality industry at the awesome view not only in Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City Host Awards, presented by the on the boardwalk as well. Seeing them on CRDA. I couldn’t have been prouder to see the boardwalk in their caps and gowns was a beautiful sight. a friend and former co-worker Ed Fonte receive the Thomas G. Henning Award, Saturday morning started off with a 6 presented to visitor information service a.m. bike ride on the AC boards and breakpersonnel. fast at Brickers Burgers. Not only were the Thursday was a big day. I woke up for steak and eggs cooked to perfection, at 12 an ACMike inlet sunrise video and then it bucks it was priced right.

I spent Saturday at Hard Rock’s Mark G. was off to Stockton University's Atlantic City campus for the 11th Annual Jersey Etess Arena enjoining the cool sounds of Shorecast.

Kenny Chesney. Kenny wowed the crowd as As noted on the event's Facebook page, he performed hit after hit, but what struck me was his easy way of interacting with the the Jersey Shorecast provides an outlook audience. He made us feel as if we were his for the upcoming tourism and business buds. His accompanying band was also out season as industry experts discuss the of this world. trends affecting the gaming, hospitality and tourism industries in Atlantic City and Until next week: I’ll see you on the 48 the region.

Blocks of Atlantic City.

Developer and guest speaker Mark Callazo has been at the forefront of the Mike Lopez is an executive board redevelopment of what is known as The member of the Miss New Jersey EdOrange Loop, an Atlantic City area that ucation Foundation and the Gilda’s starts with the beach block of Tennessee Club of South Jersey. He also curAvenue and expands into St. James Place rently works for the Camden Diocese and New York avenues.

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Borrowing its name from the game In addition to catching him in person Monopoly, the Orange Loop (the orange somewhere on the 48 blocks of Atproperties on the game board) offers a lantic City you can go to Facebook variety of reasons to visit. as Mike Lopez or ACMike.

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Jersey Shore Heritage Tourism

Shedding Light on the Past at Thomas Edison National Historic Park innovation that went on there, as well as a spatial sense of the way the building was set up; for example, old trap doors are left open – behind barriers but visible.

The Main Lab is the most preserved structure on the site. Only a

By Levi Fox few of the many other old buildings ver the last month I had on site are preserved, despite the campus having been open for dethe opportunity to take a short course on "Culcades. tural Heritage Tourism" In what I took to be an innovaoffered through the Mid-Atlantic tive approach to balancing preserRegional Center for the Humanities vation, protection of the site and of the guests, and the vital need at Rutgers-Camden. for public education, the former This came at the end of a seVisitors can tour a re-creation of the Black Maria, the very first soundstage built for film mester in which I taught a class at Chemistry Laboratory is left in the production by Edison’s company in the late 19th century.

Monmouth University on the topic same condition as when it closed. of "Tourism Around the World" and to share highlighting local history and sites that aim to do the same such To get access to the building I took was appointed to the Atlantic County culture, as well as heritage tourism as the Wetlands Institute in Stone a brief tour that allowed visitors Cultural and Heritage Advisory Board. sites in other locations offering useful Harbor, the Tuckerton Seaport in to walk about a quarter of the way Tuckerton, and the still-being deSo I have spent considerable time the lessons in how to market local culinto the lab, although this was more past few months thinking about how ture. veloped Seashore Science Center in than enough to see the chemicals to better highlight the many heritage As part of our final assignment Somers Point. that were determined to be safe to for the Cultural Heritage Tourism tourism opportunities at the Jersey At the Visitor Center of the Thomleave just as they had been decades Shore. course at Rutgers-Camden, I visited as Edison National Historical Park in ago alongside the complicated colThat is why today I am debuting three national park history sites in West Orange, I learned the site mainor-coded pipe system. a brand new column. Jersey Shore central New Jersey. One in particular What was Heritage Tourism will focus on the offers lessons on blending science clear was that this wide range of recreational activities and history education that might be was a part of the and attractions the Jersey Shore has especially useful for Jersey Shore site that visitors could not safely tour themselves without guidance, which makes me wonder whether other parts of the site such as the Metallurgical Laboratory that are currently off limits will ever be able This section of the Main Lab shows the spot where motion pictures to open without were invented. more staff, hightains a huge collection of artifacts lighting the need for paid staff and mostly in the Main Lab. Comprising illustrating how challenging staffing several stories, the Main Lab buildcan be even at National Park sites. ing offers a range of displays, from I took a second short tour, this Edison’s library to the spot where time with a larger group, to visit the re-created Black Maria, the very first motion pictures were first developed soundstage built for film production – a location that was later recycled

by Edison’s company in the late 19th for other uses in a production encentury. This tour was given by a juvironment that continued working decades after the milestone invention was born.

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Visitors touring the Chemistry Lab can only enter a quarter of the way in, striking an effective balance between protection of the site and the guests, while fulfilling the vital need for education. nior ranger at the end of an internship under the supervision of a pro. It was much more interactive, starting with handouts of images showing the original Black Maria, which was so named because of its resemblance to a horse-drawn hearse. This was followed by a brief tour of the soundstage itself, which included a walk over decaying railroad tracks that allowed the stage to be rotated for optimum lighting.

While I would have liked to be able to walk in the stage itself, the only other issue with this exhibit is its authenticity, as it is a re-creation from

the 1950s, according to the ranger overseeing the tour, a simulation of a set created to film simulations.

While this element had less to do with science history, it offers a great example of Hollywood heritage tourism, something that Atlantic City can learn from, and Ocean City already does with its Grace Kelly Teas.

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Stories of Atlantic City

By Lynda Cohen n entrepreneur falls in love with public relations, and uses her skills to highlight the spirit of Atlantic City and the businesses who are reigniting it.

A young man pushes past the stereotypes of his surroundings, and works to clear a path for other kids.

An immigrant finds a new language and new strength in her adopted home, and now fights for others as a civil rights investigator.

These are among the true Stories of Atlantic City — Amber Hamlett, photo by Francisco Viera ones that reach beyond the Marketing a love for her shadows of struggling casinos and hometown blighted neighborhoods to reveal a “Tons of people of value are docommunity invested in the place it ing amazing things in Atlantic City,” calls home. the young woman says, standing in They are just a few of the stories featured in a collaborative reporting front of Stockton University’s new project (www.storiesofac.com) that campus here. “And I get to be on the offers a more authentic narrative ground floor.” of those nurtured within these 48 Amber Hamlet has watched her blocks. city change over the years. Now, she Residents who shatter the perrattles off some of the work being ceptions using strength, perseverdone, from the Atlantic City Execance and success. utive Council to the university now

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taking up prominent space just down the street from the home where she grew up.

Her parents still live there, on the 3500 block of Ventnor Av e n u e right next to the long-shuttered p olice station where her grandfather once worked.

Growing up, she fell in love with Atlantic City. In college, she began a love affair with public relations.

With Hamlett Consulting, the young businesswoman joined the two and is determined to sell her city, and those businesses that are helping it.

As a member of the Executive Council she met the Hard Rock’s Joe Jingoli, whose enthusiasm to better Atlantic City meshes with her own. Through him, she found mentor Liz Thomas, of Thomas/

Boyd Communications.

Thomas says she has guided many in her three decades in marketing, but Hamlett’s is the first small business she’s helped get off the ground.

“Her ability and desire to be an entrepreneur just struck me, and I said, ‘What can I do to help?’” Thomas recalls.

She saw the 26-year-old woman as just the right mixture of determination and approachability.

Hamlett’s talent for dealing with all types of people was cultivated on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

One of her first jobs was working a T-shirt press.

“It was one of my favorite jobs ever because I got to see all kinds of different characters,” she says.

She learned a strong work ethic from her parents, who often took jobs in the schools their six children attended just to be around them.

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In her junior year, Hamlett got pregnant. But, if anything, being a young single mother focused her more.

She worked through the summer and transferred to Stockton.

Six days after her 21st birthday, she gave birth to her son. Then she needed heart surgery. Five days later, she was enrolled in five online classes.

Four months ago, she took a chance by leaving her salaried job with benefits to focus on her company full-time.

In what seems to be a sign she made the right choice, in the last week, she landed her first international client: Ørsted, the Denmark-based wind and energy company that’s opening a headquarters in her hometown.

“I have a really different perspective and commitment to Atlantic City,” Hamlett says. “There’s so much work still to be done and I’m so glad to be part of it.”

Forging a path for him and others Ahmad Grate knows what it’s like to grow up without certain things.

When he saw a young kid being

made fun of for not having the latest clothes, he decided to do something.

“He was such a sweet kid and he didn’t bother anybody and kids still chose to mess with him,” the 20-year-old says. “I worked at the Nike store and I thought, ‘Why not?’”

Like that, the boy had new clothes and the latest sneakers.

“Everyone deserves to smile and everyone needs to know that someone’s there for them.”

He understands the stigma of being judged by what you don’t have or where you Ahmad Grate , photo submitted live.

Growing up in Atlantic City’s Bailey.

Stanley Holmes Village, Grate was “Coach Mike has always been the seen as a kid from the hood. closest thing to a father I’ve ever But he wasn’t one to follow the had and I’m eternally grateful for crowd, determined to set his own having him in my life,” he says. path.

Bailey feels the same: “He’s like At home, he had the influence of my son.” strong women.

“I am extremely proud of that young man,” Bailey says. “He is “My mom along with help from my aunt and grandma did everything an example that it doesn’t matter she could to make sure we always where you come from, it matters had what we needed to make it to where you want to go.” the next day.”

When his two older brothers At the Police Athletic League, he were both shot around Christmas found male role models like Mike 2010, it was the scariest moment

the then-preteen had experienced, Grate recalls.

“That’s when I realized I’ve got to pursue something better for myself,” he says. “My childhood wasn’t at all terrible but it’s not a childhood I would want others to go through. My dream is to help kids find a better life.”

Now he is studying criminal justice with a minor in child psychology at Rowan University. He would like to be a public defender or childhood services agent.

“I think people believe that just because you live in Stanley Holmes that you’ll become a product of that environment and that’s not the case,” Grate says. “Unfortunately, for some they fall in with the streets, and that’s exactly what they become. But for many others, they become something in life. They make something of themselves. You can make it out.”

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20. *It crashed hard 23. *Insulin's birthplace, e.g.

24. ____ the season!

25. Rolling country, pl.

27. Mark on Pinterest 28. Change a sketch 30. Tag predecessor 33. Garbed 35. Large amount often followed by "of" 38. Grammy of sports 39. Comforter stuffing feathers 41. *Aimee Semple McPherson action 42. Type of wheat 44. Collier's work place 45. Dublin land 46. City in Syria 48. *Douglas Fairbanks did it 50. Smokeless tobacco brand 51. Fuss to Shakespeare 52. Last letter 53. *New York's Harlem ____ 60. Et alibi 62. *1920s art style 63. Distinguishing feature 64. Do like phoenix 65. Chutzpah 66. Anatomical dividers 67. December stone 68. Purse for a formal affair 69. *____ Candies

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6. Talk like a drunk 7. Amusement destination 8. Keen-witted 9. Epsom or Йvian-les-Bains 10. It began in 1914 11. *Al Brown to Al Capone 12. Spill the beans 14. Hinduism's divine feminine power 21. Kind of pie 22. High rocky hills 26. Turkey's hanging neck skin 27. Baklava dough 28. *Major 1920s electronic device 29. "I Dream of Jeannie" actress 30. "For ____ a Jolly Good Fellow" 31. #5 Across, sing.

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he Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City will hold its 18th annual Men and Women R’ Cookin’ event 6 to 8 p.m.

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Over the last 18 years, Men and Women R’ Cookin’ has gained immense popularity and interest within the Atlantic County community and beyond. With more than 60 of the ar-

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Joe Lupo, president if the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, will be one of the participating chefs.

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Men and Women R’ Cookin,’ set for 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 at Harrah’s, supports the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City. luck, there will be live auctions and raffles with some awesome prizes as well as live entertainment.

So why does an entire community band together to support the Boys and Girls Club? Simply put, it’s all about the kids.

Returning this year by popular demand is Kids R’ Cookin’.

Led by local icon Cookie Till of Steve and Cookies by the B ay in Margate, the kids will whip up some of their favorite delicacies and serve them with a side of gratitude for all the community does to help them realize their dreams. The kids have also worked hard for several months creating a dance routine that they will perform live.

“They wanted to show their appreciation for the support from our community,” said Maryann McElroy, director of development for the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City.

McElroy said all proceeds stay right here in Atlantic City to provide more services. Every penny stays local. If you were ever looking for the best way to “support local,” well this is it.

Everyone who attends will not only get to sample from a vast array of succulent creations including appetizers, salads, main courses and desserts, they will also receive a coveted cookbook jam-packed with recipes for the dishes they tasted at this culinary celebration.

Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City, which for over 43 years has been supporting and inspiring our youth to reach for the stars and become the very best version of themselves.

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more than 1,100 local youths with afterschool programs and summer camps. They allow these young people to explore subjects like science, art, sports and recreation.

Denzel Washington, who is a national spokesman for the Boys and Girls Club, as well as a former participant in the program explained why it is so effective. " T h e lessons were being laid in while you thought you were playing ba sketball, running track.

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The Boys and Girls Club does an exemplary job of inspiring, mentoring and developing confidence in the generation. Everyone who comes out to this event can feel great about stuffing themselves with delicious food for a great cause. It's truly a win-win for all.

Tickets are available online for $70 at menrcookin.org, and $80 at the door. Admission includes food, various alcoholic beverage tastings, goody bag with cookbook, which lists all the chefs and the recipes of the evening, and live music. The Boys and Girls Club is committed to keeping the price of Men and Women R’ Cookin' affordable because they want it to remain a true community event.

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“Adjusting was hard, I did not know the language and did not know anyone but I forced myself to make friends,” she says. “Everyone one in Peru looked like me. Here there was so much diversity.”

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For the first couple of years, she would navigate her new home and learn a new language without her mother.

“It was extremely challenging but we knew we all had to make sacrifices in order to get a better life that my father had worked so hard to give us,” she says.

Her mother would join the family a few years later, when they would move to subsidized housing in the city’s Back Maryland section.

She grew up quickly, caring for her younger siblings and serving as translator for her parents.

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Seven years ago, she became a

Susan Huaccamayta, photo by Francisco Viera bilingual civil rights investigator for the state Division on Civil Rights.

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A year ago, she also became a real estate agent.

Watching people in her city losing their jobs and then their homes had an impact.

When buying her own home four years ago, she learned a lot. Now, she sees this as another way to serve her community.

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This story is part of Stories of Atlantic City, a collaborative reporting focused on telling restorative, untold stories about the city and its people. The project was produced in partnership with Free Press, the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University, ivoh (Images of Voices and Hope), Stockton University, Authentic City Partners and ThisIsAC co-founder Evan Sanchez, Grace & Glory Yoga and The Leadership Studio co-founder Alexandra Nunzi, Press of Atlantic City, Route 40, SJNtv and Breaking AC. Stories of Atlantic City is funded with a grant from the NJ Community News and Information Fund at the Community Foundation of New Jersey, a partnership of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. To read other stories produced as part of the project, visitwww.storiesofac.com.

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