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e had a very chilly and rough start to May with temps in the 50s and multiple rain events. Last week I told you that would change and we'd likely set ourselves up for a good Memorial Day weekend... guess what? That looks to hold true! The name of the game will be High Pressure.

That system that is bringing LOVELY weather our way today and tomorrow will push

off-shore for the weekend and winds will start shifting out of the south and southwest. This will bring our temps back up into the 80s with higher humidity.

High pressure positioned to our southeast is EXACTLY where we need it to stabilize our very fickle weather pattern. I believe from this point forward we will see much more "Summer-like" weather. 80s, partly sunny, higher humidity and pop -up thunderstorm chances. Summer is here and it will be here for awhile.

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ach week I drop off magazines at the Ocean City Welcome Center. Perched high off the 9th Street bridge on the way into Ocean City, it offers a beautiful view of the intercoastal waterway. There is always a car or two in the lot during the spring and winter months. But last Friday, as I pulled up, everything had changed. You could feel the excitement in the air as another busy season had arrived.

The parking lot was full. Bikers and walkers were passing by and there were many photographers positioned behind tripods with cameras, capturing the beauty. I knew this moment was coming. We all have that one defining moment when we realize summer is here and it is game on!

Summer is our season in South Jersey and it has arrived! We are so

fortunate to live at the Jersey Shore with its beauty and attractions that draw visitors by the thousands.

The boost to our local economy is tremendous and much anticipated by business owners.

This Friday, the annual unlocking of the ocean is taking place in Ocean City as business owners, dressed in their work attire, march into the ocean while Mayor Jay Gillian officially turns the key that unlocks summer. Resorts Casino and Hotel will drop one thousand beach balls on the Atlantic City Boardwalk to kick off the 2019 season. This is just the start of what is an endless summer of celebration in South Jersey.

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unofficial start of summer is full of BBQs, pools, fireworks, food, and

family across the country but nowhere compares to what we have right here at the Jersey Shore. The sights and sounds of the beach along with the boardwalk bustling with activity, the scent of delicious foods and laughter of children on the rides.

There is nothing like it! Atlantic City and downbeach offer some of the best dining and entertainment experiences on the east coast.

Although we "locals" are typically working hard during the summer, be sure to take a moment to smell the suntan lotion and take in some salt air. Never forget how fortunate we are to live here at the Shore, where ever ybody wants to be.

Most importantly, Memorial Day is the time to remember and honor those who fought and sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Read about all the events taking place to honor our fallen soldiers on page 8.

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Back By Popular Demand, Tropicana Returns With Its Boardwalk Block Party Celebration to Kick Off The 2019 Summer Season Going places with Dina Guzzardo

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f you are like most of us, you are probably weary of the cold rainy spring and dreaming of the long warm summer days. Summer days that tease us, just right around the corner. Days where you can throw on a pair of your favorite shorts and a soft comfortable tee and hit the boardwalk for a nice long walk, bike ride or time relaxing on the beach and letting the hot sun wash over your body as it cooks you to the perfect shade of golden brown. Moods lift when the weather is beautiful. People tend to their gardens, dine alfresco, and enjoy whatever the beautiful weather inspires. Even our beloved ocean seems to roll in and out with a bit more enthusiasm as if it knows that crowds will soon gather to drink in its vast beauty.

Well, to celebrate the start of the season that we are all looking forward to, Tropicana Atlantic City will kick off its family-friendly Memorial Day Celebration Block Party on May 25th at 9 pm on the AC Boardwalk directly in front of Tropicana. Also, there is no charge to partake in the many festivities this bash will offer, making it an inexpensive night-out for the entire family.

This supercharged block party will keep you thoroughly entertained as all of the Boogie Night’s favorite characters unite to create a super cool vibe, delivering the very best block

party of the season. If you have ever experienced the uber-popular 70’s and 80’s nightclub Boogie Nights, located inside the Tropicana, then you already know that Mr. Boogie, Hula Hoop Girl, Mirror Man, and Roller Girl are going to bring it to deliver a kickoff party to the summer you soon won’t forget. There will be a live DJ spinning all the hottest hits as well as other fun entertainment on hand like a stilt walker, magician and more to create the perfect immersive experience and an amazing family-friendly night out!

Feeling lucky? There will be loads of promotional giveaways. Maybe you will walk away with a cool tee shirt or some other groovy swag. For those who not only have an appetite for fun, but have an appetite for food as well, tasty grub

samples will be provided by Tropicana’s favorite eateries including Chef Jose Garces’ Olon, the IMAX Theatre at Tropicana, A’Dam Good Deli, A’Dam Good Sports Bar, Firewaters Saloon, Casa Taco and Tequila Bar, Hooters AC,

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“Each year we look forward to the Boardwalk Block Party Celebration and the enjoyment it provides to our guests,” said Jason Gregorec, General Manager, Tropicana Atlantic City. “We take pleasure in being able to provide an evening of entertainment that offers something for everyone, right here on the Atlantic City boardwalk.”

The night will wrap up with Tropicana’s famous Multimedia Sound and Light Show followed by a spectacular fireworks display produced

by Grucci. For those who have not had the opportunity to experience this fabulous light show spectacular, it will not disappoint! You can expect a myriad of unique themes displayed on mammoth-sized screens, choreographed perfectly to electrifying music. “It’s like Tropicana brought the lights, glitz, and glamor of Times Square, and added music and magic to

bring our area a feature to enjoy that is truly unique,” said Cindy Baradesco of Egg Harbor Township.

For those who want to come and hang out early or keep the party going late, Tropicana offers a multitude of outdoor dining options as well as a huge selection of indoor restaurants, many with breathtaking ocean views.

Situated directly on the boardwalk, Tropicana offers its guests expansive, magnificent ocean views.

So, if you are still deciding where to celebrate the start of the summer season, look no further! Tropicana’s Block Party Celebration offers something for the entire family.

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Egg Harbor City Memorial Day Parade ▶Monday, ▶ May 27th at 9:30am American Legion Post #158 527 Philadelphia Ave.

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EHT Memorial Day Parade and Service ▶Monday, ▶ May 27th at 9am Staging begins at 8:30am. Mobilized units starting at Diamond Drive, traveling west on Zion Road to N. Mount Airy Avenue, where the marching units will join in. The parade will continue west on Zion Road to Ocean Heights Avenue, and down Ocean Heights to Veterans Memorial Park. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to 10am at the EHT Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave.

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Longport Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony ▶Monday, ▶ May 27th at 11am 33rd and Atlantic Avenues The route of the parade will be west (towards the point) along Atlantic Avenue to 26th Avenue where it will then head north (towards the bay) on 26th Avenue. The ceremony will take place in around the Gazebo area located on Oberon Avenue between 27th and 28th Avenues.

Margate Mothers Memorial Day Parade ▶Monday, ▶ May 27th at 10am Guests are encouraged to stroll with their decorative bikes and strollers down Ventnor Ave. Uniformed groups are also invited to march. Lineup starts at 9:30am at the corner of Union and Winchester

Avenues. A ceremony and refreshments proceed at the Log Cabin on Jerome Ave. The ceremony will be held inside Margate City Hall in the event of rain.

Northfield Memorial Day Parade ▶Monday, ▶ May 27th at 10am Parade line up starts at 9am at Haddon Ave. and Broad St. Parade route runs from starting location down Shore Road to City Hall at 1600 Shore Rd. where the Memorial Day Ceremony will begin at 10am. Refreshments to follow at City Hall.

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will proceed as planned inside the City Hall fire station.

For more information, contact Vince Mazzeo at 609-517-3478 or e-mail vmazzeo@cityofnorthfield.org.

Ocean City Memorial Day Service ▶Monday, ▶ May 27th at 11am Ocean City Tabernacle 550 Wesley Ave. For more information, call 609-3996111.

Sea Isle City Memorial Day Ceremony ▶Monday, ▶ May 27th at 10am Veterans Park JFK Blvd. & Landis Ave. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved to 4501 Park Rd. Somers Point Memorial Day Parade ▶Monday, ▶ May 27th at 11am The parade route begins at Dawes Avenue School and proceeds down Shore Road, concluding at Patriots Park, Bethel Rd. and First St. where a short ceremony honoring fallen veterans of all wars will follow. Family members of deceased veterans are invited to participate in the Memorial Day Parade by carrying military pictures of their deceased family members. Parade participants must be at the staging area at Dawes Avenue School by 10am. For more information, please contact Bob Frolow at 609-677-5700.

Ventnor Memorial Day Service A memorial for those Lost at Sea will take place at the Fishing Pier at 9:15am, followed by a service at City Hall at 9:45am. Services followed by an open house and light refreshments at VFW Post 215.

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he John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers will kick off its 2019 “Summer of HEROES” drunk driving prevention initiative Friday, May 24th on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Hosted by the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Steel Pier and Resorts Casino Hotel, the event will include a HEROtini® mocktail tasting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a news conference with city officials to announce the launch of the campaign’s new Holiday HEROES Safe Ride Program.

The 2019 HEROtini® Challenge will be a summer-long competition between 30 Atlantic City area casinos, bars, taverns and restaurants to find the area’s best mocktail. The public will decide the winner by donating to vote on the HERO Campaign website. The establishment with the most donations will win the coveted HEROtini® Cup. Donations collected from the mocktail competition will fund the campaign’s new Holiday HEROES Safe Ride Program, which will provide free and discounted rides home for patrons of participating HERO bars and taverns over the Thanksgiving to New Year holidays. With the program, the HERO Campaign aims to designate the greater Atlantic City area as New Jersey’s first “DUI-free” safe ride city.

“Through contributions by voters, the competition will fund our new HERO Safe Ride Program, to provide free and discounted rides home from participating HEROtini establishments over the holidays.”

The HERO Campaign is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of safe and sober designated drivers to prevent drunk driving tragedies in memory of Navy Ensign John R. Elliott, of Egg Harbor Township, who was killed in a collision with a drunk driver in July 2000.

For more information about the 2019 HEROtini® Challenge, visit HeroCampaign.org/Herotini.

To learn more about the “Summer of HEROES” kickoff, contact Glenn Davila at gdavila@callpm.com, or Bill Elliott at belliott@herocampaign.org.

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Events & Happenings Second Chance Toys Collection ▶Now ▶ – May 31st Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 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.

Ventnor City Farmers Market ▶Fridays ▶ from 8:30am-12pm Holy Trinity Parish Atlantic and Newport Avenues Visit facebook.com/ventnorcityfarmersmarket for updates.

Ocean City Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Person’s Plunge ▶Friday, ▶ May 24th at 12pm Moorlyn Terrace Beach at the Music Pier You’re invited to “unlock” the ocean for the summer. Participants dress in business suits, carry briefcases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

Smithville Car Cruise ▶Friday, ▶ May 24th from 5-8pm 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene near the red covered bridge.

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. 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.

Brigantine Farmers Market ▶Saturdays ▶ from 8am-12pm 15th Street & Reserve Blvd.

Join Brigantine Green Team every Saturday for their Farmers Markets featuring fresh local produce, artisan items, contests and children’s activities. Rain or Shine.

Bring your own bag. Visit https://brigantinegreenteam.com/farmers-market for updates.

Autism Gives Back Car Wash ▶Saturday, ▶ May 25th from 10am-1pm Brigantine Community Center 165 42nd Street Young adults with autism are volunteering to wash cars to support South Jersey Cancer Fund so they can continue to help cancer patients and their families. $5 donation.

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Zumbathon for Andy’s Glow Foundation ▶Saturday, ▶ May 25th from 12-2pm Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor $5 in advance, $7 at the door.

Kenny Wayland Memorial 5K & 10K Run ▶Sunday, ▶ May 26th at 9am Ventnor Community Building 6500 Atlantic Ave. All proceeds from the Run provide the funding for the Scholarship Program.

High school seniors, residing in the City of Ventnor and accepted at an accredited college are eligible to apply. Students are selected annually based on financial need, grades and community service. Find out more at runsignup.com/Race/ Events/NJ/VentnorCity/ KennyWaylandMemorial5K10KRun. Senior Bandstand Night ▶Tuesday, ▶ May 28th at 7:30pm Somers Point Fire Co. 1 447 Bethel Rd. A fun night to celebrate that time gone by with theme decorations, music, and a special treat for all those senior teenagers who will attend. Admission is $10.

Rain Barrel Workshop ▶Wednesday, ▶ May 29th at 6pm Upper Township Wellness Center 1369 Stagecoach Rd. Ocean View This workshop will include a water conservation presentation by Cape May County Watershed Ambassador Kristen Andrada as well as guided instruction session for attendees to build their own rain barrel. There is a donation of $20 per barrel for this workshop. Please visit uppertwpgreenteam.eventbrite.com to register.

Brutus Fluke Tournament ▶Saturday, ▶ June 1st from 6am-3pm EHT Elks Lodge 1815 Somers PointMays Landing Rd. This tournament, initiated in 1999 to honor the memory of Walter “the Brute”

Gregory Sr, has become a yearly tradition for anglers of all ages. Tournament proceeds support both local veterans and handicapped children’s charities. The entry fee is $30 per angler and fishing may be done from boat, pier or beach.

This year’s Brutus Tournament will feature $1,100 in cash prizes. Deadline for registration will be at the end of the 6:00pm Captain’s meeting on Friday, May 31st. For more information or to request a registration form, please email BrutusBoy6665@gmail.com. Registration forms can also be picked up at Somers Point Marine, 24/7 Bait and Tackle, Gregory’s Bar, Ocean City Welcome Center and EHT Elks Lodge.

Smithville Comic Book Show ▶Saturday, ▶ June 1st from 10am-4pm 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville This show will include comic artists, writers and characters. Rain date is Sunday, June 2nd.

Le Tour de Downbeach ▶Sunday, ▶ June 2nd Starting at Newport Ave. & the Boardwalk, Ventnor This family fun 14 mile bicycle tour begins each year in Ventnor riding down the boardwalk through Atlantic City, a police escort through Margate and Longport, ending with a barbecue to Tomatoes’ restaurant. The pre-registration cost is $20 per rider or $15 each for four or more family riders. Day of ride registration is $25 per rider or $20 each for a family of four. For registration, visit margatehasmore.com/le-tour-dedownbeach.

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Atlantic City Events

Zumbini ▶Sunday, ▶ June 2nd 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.

Senior Dancing Society ▶Tuesday, ▶ June 4th at 7:30pm Somers Point Fire Co. 1 447 Bethel Rd. Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments. There are some line dances along with social dances, and dance mixers each week. For more information and directions, contact Rita Voli at 609408-3619.

A Night of Hope ▶Friday, ▶ June 28th at 6pm 6415 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor Join Hope One and Angels in Motion for their 1st Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser and basket raffle extravaganza.

All proceeds go towards the combined mission to support sober living funding, outreach efforts and transportation to

Resorts Beach Ball Drop ▶Friday, ▶ May 24th at 3pm Memorial Day Weekend gets rocking as 5,000 colorful souvenir beach balls are dropped on the boardwalk outside of Resorts Casino Hotel.

Frank Liotti ▶Friday, ▶ May 24th at 8pm & 10pm AC Comedy Club at the Claridge Frank Liotti has portrayed criminals and addicts in HBO’s High Maintenance, FOX’s Gotham, Blue Bloods, Law and Order and cult favorites Johnny Zero and Canturbury’s Law. Atlantic City Blackjacks ▶Saturday, ▶ May 25th at 7pm Boardwalk Hall Tickets start at $10 Join the Atlantic City Blackjacks this Saturday as they face off against the Albany Empire.

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

Based on Netflix’s latest stand-up offering, Bumping Mics, comedians Jeff Ross and Dave Attell are teaming up to take the stage. Ross is famously known for his celebrity roasts and appearances on Dancing with the Stars.

The Australian Bee Gees Show ▶Saturday, ▶ May 25th at 8pm Tropicana Showroom Tickets start at $35 Tropicana Fireworks ▶Saturdays ▶ at 10pm Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a dazzling fireworks show that will light up Atlantic City’s skies.

Kevin James ▶Sunday, ▶ May 26th at 7pm Borgata Event Center Tickets start at $59 Kevin James is famously known for his roles in King of Queens, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Hitch, Grown Ups and Paul Blart: Mall Cop. Tony Orlando ▶Sunday, ▶ May 26th at 8pm Superstar Theater at Resorts Tickets start at $49 Tony Orlando is one of America’s most endearing and enduring iconic stars.

Kansas ▶Friday, ▶ May 31st & Saturday, June 1st at 8pm Sound Waves at Hard Rock Tickets start at $60

Kansas is an American rock band that became popular in the 1970s initially on the album-oriented rock charts and later with hit singles such as “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind”.

DL Hughley ▶Friday, ▶ May 31st at 9pm The Concert Venue at Harrah’s Tickets start at $49 The original King of Comedy, D.L. Hughley, is one of the most popular and highly recognized stand up comedians on the road today.

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Atlantic County Senior Citizens Art Show ▶▶ Now – May 30th Atlantic Count y 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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↘Continued from 11 Stories, Stay & Play â–śFridays â–ś at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Suggested for ages 1 1/2 to 3. Support your child's early literacy skills by joining Miss Bonnie and her crew to hear stories, sing songs & make a quick craft.

Yoga for Life â–śSaturday, â–ś May 25th at 9:45am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee required for each session.

History Explorers â–śSaturday, â–ś May 25th at 10am Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Suggested for ages 7-12. Journey back in time as we visit fun destinations through books, costumes, and themed activities.

Lego Saturdays â–śSaturday, â–ś May 25th at 1pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 6 and older.

Gather with other Lego lovers to build something and show the rest of the group. We supply the Lego’s, you supply the imagination.

Checkmates Chess Club â–śSaturdays â–ś from 12-4:30pm

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

Gathering Wool â–śTuesdays â–ś 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?

How to Crochet for Absolute Beginners â–śTuesday, â–ś May 28th at 2pm Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Open to all ages.

Registration requested.

Work on various crochet projects. Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided.

Furry Buddies â–śTuesday, â–ś May 28th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested, but drop-ins are welcome.

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Bus Trip to American Ballet Theatre’s “Jane Eyreâ€? â–śWednesday, â–ś June 5th Beth Israel invites ballet lovers on a bus trip to see a matinee performance of Jane Eyre starring Misty Copeland, at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.

The bus will depart at 8:30am from Beth Israel in Northfield and will leave New York after the performance at or about 5pm.

Tickets for available now, starting at $100, and includes the ballet, bus fare and refreshments. There is also an opportunity to purchase just the bus seats and spend the day in New York. RSVPs are due by May 1st. Please contact Cantor at 609432-2983 or cantor@cbinorthfield.org.

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A Pot Party follows in Peace Pilgrim Park. Bring a pot for planting herbs or flowers.

Register at www.SustainableEHC.org or call 609457-2514.

Wednesday Morning Computer Help â–śâ–ś Wednesday, May 29th at 10am Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Open to adults. Registration required.

Do you describe yourself as being computer illiterate? Do you feel relatively comfortable using technology, but have specific questions? Offering answers to your general computer questions.

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.

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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n a long-standing Ocean City tradition, city officials will turn a ceremonial wooden key to officially “unlock the ocean” for the season at noon Friday, May 24.

The free public event provides an early start to Memorial Day Weekend and welcomes a long-awaited summer.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol will begin providing guarded beaches on Saturday, and boardwalk and downtown businesses will be open and ready for the holiday weekend. After a cool and wet spring, the forecast for the weekend looks sunny and warm.

The “Unlocking of the Ocean” includes a newer tradition: The march of fully clothed business persons into the chilly Atlantic Ocean for the first swim of the summer (to the strains of the Ocean City High School marching band playing “Pomp and Circumstance”). Everybody is invited to participate in the Business Persons Plunge.

It’s a chance to get some exposure for your business or organization or just to start Memorial Day Weekend with a splash. Groups and individuals can sign up in advance at www.ocnj.us/bizplunge.

The Unlocking of the Ocean and the Business Persons Plunge take place on the beach adjacent to the Music Pier. Participants

are encouraged to muster at 11:30 a.m. This year’s ceremony will include recognition of a donation from the local Coast Guard Auxiliary of a defibrillator to be housed on outside of the Music Pier. Call 609-399-6111 for more information.

Saturday morning (May 25) brings the Memorial Beach Challenge, a spectacle to behold as athletes complete a 2.5-mile obstacle course that covers much of the beach between Fifth Street and 14th Street.

Proceeds from the event benefit The 31 Heroes Project, an organization that specializes in creating programs, financial support systems and future opportunities for service members, veterans and their families. The race begins at 8 a.m. near the Ocean City

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Ocean City’s Memorial Day Service starts at 11 a.m. May 27 at the Ocean City Tabernacle (550 Wesley Avenue). All are encouraged to attend. The keynote speaker will be Staff Sergeant Patrick Carney, a U.S. Army veteran of two tours of duty in Iraq.

Carney sustained multiple injuries and now

advocates for veterans as a Department of Veterans Affairs employee.

The National Moment of Remembrance is also set for May 27. Established by Congress, the event asks Americans, wherever they are at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, to pause in an act of national unity for one minute. Greg Murphy of Buglers Across America will sounds Taps from the Ocean City Music Pier to commemorate the moment. The performance will be broadcast on the boardwalk public address system.

GUARDED BEACHES OPEN FOR THE SEASON The Ocean City Beach Patrol will guard the following beaches starting Memorial Day Weekend (May 25): St. Charles Place, Brighton Place, 8th Street, 9th Street, 10th Street, 11th Street, 12th Street, 26th Street, 34th Street and 58th Street. OCBP strongly urges bathers to swim only at guarded beaches. Beaches are guarded from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays. More beaches will be added

throughout the following weeks.

Also a reminder: Seasonal beach tags will be on sale for a discounted $20 only through May 31 (the price goes up to $25 on June 1).

Tags are available online at www.ocnj.us/ beachtags and at eight locations in Ocean City.

Follow the same link for details.

COMING UP SOON GRACE KELLY TEA (May 29): The Ocean City Historical Museum will host an afternoon high tea at the Flanders Hotel with guest speaker Al Crescenzo making a presentation on Grace Kelly in the movies. Kelly’s family owned a home in Ocean City, and she was a regular visitor.

Call 609-399-1801 for tickets and information.

OCEAN CITY FLOWER SHOW (May 31 to June 2): See beautiful commercial, amateur and kids displays at the Ocean City Music Pier. Show times are 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

O’NEILL EAST COAST GROM TOUR SURFING CONTEST (June 1): Youth 17-and-under, 7th Street Beach. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids will surf for a chance to win prizes from O’Neill, Dragon, Sun Bum and Heritage Surf Shop. www.eastcoastgromtour.com WONDER’S BIRTHDAY BASH AT WONDERLAND PIER (June 6): Free fireworks show following an evening of discounted rides at Wonderland Pier, Sixth Street and Boardwalk.

The company is celebrating 90 years of rides on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

ARTISANS FAMILY WEEKEND (June 7 to 9): The Artisans Order of Mutual Protection will hold their 74th annual Family Weekend in Ocean City. The highlight of the weekend will be the Miss Artisan Pageant and a show by the Original Hobo Band to be held at the Music Pier on June 8. The Hobo Band will perform at 7 p.m. followed by the Miss Artisan Pageant at 8 p.m. Admission is free.

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we typically do some group activities like a multi-family yard sale with a bake sale component. In past years I have reached out to the local summer farmers markets like Brigantine and Ventnor to see if the kids could set up a craft table for donations.

Since we love to cook, my children and I have made challah breads on Fridays and sold them. I promote this to my friends and we always sell

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n June 9th Our Children Making Change will kick off their 11th season.

Laura Dulac created the program because she wanted her children to get involved in volunteer activities but could not fund any age-appropriate opportunities for them. Over the years, thousands of children have participated, benefitting many charities and it has expanded to other states. Every summer my children and I lead a team and it’s something that we look forward to all year.

Here is how it works. At the kickoff event, children have the opportunity to make presentations nominating local non-profit organizations. After all of the presentations, the children vote and choose six organizations which all of the children fundraise for over the summer.

One of my favorite aspects of Our Children Making Change is that it is kid-driven meaning the kids make decisions about where the money goes and they make decision about how to raise the money.

Each participant is asked to raise $100 between June and August. The timing of this is great because it gives them two months when school is not in session to focus on fundraising. So how exactly do kids raise $100? The possibilities are endless. On my team

out with a waiting list. Try to think about how to reach large groups of people (at gatherings like a farmers market or via social media), what your kids’ interests are (for us it’s baking) and what people would be willing to spend money on. I loved an idea a friend did last summer with her girls.

They made little pots and then filled them with succulents. I thought this was such a creative and fun way to raise money.

Another really creative idea comes from Patrick Grimely, a 12 year-old lacrosse player on the Margate Riptides. He created an event called #PLAYLAXDAY which is a round robin lacrosse tournament. In his first year he had 85 participants who each paid

$5 and this year he expects it to be even bigger. What a great idea!

At the end of the summer each participant is asked to go to the bank to deposit their money into the Our Children Making Change bank account. This a great way to teach kids about banking and making deposits. At the closing ceremony in August checks are presented to a member of each non-profit organization. It’s very powerful for the kids to see the money being given to the organizations and how grateful they are. Following the closing ceremony, the kids are given wristbands to ride the Ocean City rides for two hours, a really fun way to reward them for their hard work.

So now you are excited about Our Children Making Change, how can

your kids get involved? The program is intended for kids ages 5-15 but I have had kids younger than that on my team. If you know a team leader, you can ask to join their team. If you think you can rally a group of kids to get involved, become a team leader.

And if you want to join my team, just reach out. The more the merrier.

Teach your kids about giving to local charities this summer by getting involved with Our Children Making Change. It is such a meaningful experience that will have a big impact on your children.

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

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I’m really looking forward to checking out the Upper Township Farmers Market which will be held on Sundays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

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n its fifth year presenting concerts on the Beach and Boardwalk, Tony Mart Presents “Mardi Gras AC” the CRDA Summer Concert Series, Wednesday night, June 19 through September 4, 2019, Live at Kennedy Plaza on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City these musical cultural celebrations feature World Class Funk, New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Classic Rock, Roots Rock and the best Jersey Shore Rock and Roll concerts presented by world famous recording artists and performers in 12 party concerts amazingly great and free!

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Prince of New Orleans Funk, Rhythm and Blues, Ivan Neville with his world renowned jammin’ Dumpstaphunk.

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Carmen Marotta artist Maria Muldaur performing her gold record “Midnight at the Oasis” followed by one of the greatest West Coast jump swing performers of all times, Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, who became famous as “Little Charlie and the Nightcats” winning dozens of awards for more than 40 years on the international concert circuit.

On July 17th it’s one of the finest reggae bands in the world, Third World, performing their mega hit, “Now that we found Love” and many

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↘Continued from 19 other hit songs in a fabulous reggae concert featuring 2 original members of Bob Marley’s early Kingston Jamaica recording sessions.

Also that evening the first South Jersey appearance of the lovely and talented Marcella Simien and her Lovers starring the daughter of two time Grammy award winner Terrance Simien.

On July 24th it’s a celebration of the greatest east coast classic rock, rhythm and blues versus legendary New Orleans funk, rhythm and blues when Gary US Bonds performs his mega hits “Quarter to Three” and “Down to New Orleans” while living legend of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters show why they have dozens of accolades and Big Easy Awards. Over the past 40 years Walter has been honored countless times as one of the greatest R&B musicians in the history of the city that gave birth to American music.

On July 31 multi Grammy award winning Phantom Blues Band starring “Big Mike” Finnegan and “Slammin’ Tony” Braunagel will demonstrate why they are one of the finest groups of roots, rock and blues recording artists in the history of Texas and Los Angeles having played with Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Joe Cocker, BB King,

- Billy Walton, right, and bassist William Paris 4 - Dirty Dozen Brass Band Jimi Hendrix, the Blues Brothers, the Animals, Stevie Ray Vaughn and many others.

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On August 21st it’s the return of 2 time Grammy award winning Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience performing world music and Louisiana Zydeco like no one else.

Also Bobby T’s tribute to the great Johnny Winter.

On August 28th it’s Remember Jones’ classic tribute to Queen, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, the Music of Joe Cocker and Leon Russell as well as the Weeklings Tribute to the Beatles starring Glen Burtnick from Styx, Beatlemania and ELO. Also to be announced in the future, the finale concert on September 4th will star one of the hottest new bands on the national concert scene this summer along with our own Jersey Shore Rock and Soul hero, Billy Walton and the phenomenal Billy Walton Band.

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unshine, cool bay breezes , the smell of salt air, the sound of seagulls, nature and tranquility abound.

On a tiny peninsula tucked away off Somers Point Longport Boulevard is a hidden treasure called Anchorage Poynte, a quarter mile gem that juts out into Ship Channel off Great Egg Harbor Bay. Imagine a place where amazing sea creatures large and small come to visit. BSea otters, baby seahorses, schools of stingrays, harbor seals and laughing gulls and are some of the delightful sea life awaiting to be discovered at Anchorage Poynte.

Residents enjoy summer days and nights filled with activities ranging from back bay flounder fishing, crabbing, and clamming to kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, sailing, jet skiing, swimming and more. Small boats and kayaks populate the water and the tributaries surrounding Anchorage Poynte. The channel has

been newly dredged in 2019.

Anchorage Poynte has all the characteristics of a friendly community with a hometown atmosphere. People are always seen walking their dogs around the 1/4 mile loop, along with joggers, bike riders and even a golf cart or two!

For adventurers traveling by boat, the new Somers Point City Pier is a short boat ride away and located in

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the heart of Somers Point Historic District which offers wonderful restaurants, a free public beach, shopping, Friday night concerts, and the Gateway Playhouse and more.

For avid boaters interested in water travel or exploration, there is easy and quick ocean access with no height restrictions for large vessels. Whether you are seeking deep sea fishing opportunities or an excursion to Atlantic City, Anchorage Poynte is close to just about anywhere you would want to go.

Did we mention the views? Besides incredible sunrises and sunsets that frame the dawn and dusk of summer days, the skyline views of Somers Point, Ocean City and Great Egg Inlet are breathtaking; holiday fireworks which can be seen across the Eastern skyline from Atlantic City to Ocean City.

After you dock the boat and the beach is calling, you can drive or

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Year- around resident, Joe Leonard, moved to Anchorage Poynte 30 years ago when all the homes were small summer cottages. “I loved it from the first day I moved here, and my plan is to never leave! Now my relatives are moving here.”

If you are now ready to pack your bags and move to Anchorage Poynte or maybe purchase a vacation home or investment property, there are currently eight homes for sale and two lots available to build your dream home by the bay. Current list prices for homes in Anchorage Poynte range from $229, 900 to $1,299,000.

Anchorage Poynte features a mix of small cottages, larger two-story homes and beautiful bayfront newer construction. Some homes have docks and boat slips and some have incredible views. There is something for everyone at Anchorage Poynte....a wonderful place to call home.

To find out more about any home or land currently for sale in Anchorage Poynte please contact Linda Hinchman at 609-214-4174 or Lori Bradley at 609 287-1170.

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6 Ways to Help Your Dog Maintain Calm Behavior

ummer can be a stressful advance and gradually increase the time of year for dogs who exvolume while rewarding your dog for perience anxious behaviors, maintaining calm behavior. with triggers like fireworks, Create a safe space thunderstorms, summer travel and more taking a toll on pets. While you Prepare a special area in your may not be able to prevent your pet’s home where your dog can feel safe anxious behaviors entirely, there are and secure during noisy instances. ways you can ease your dog’s appreIf crate trained, your dog may feel hension and manage the behavior it can potentially cause.

In a survey* by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements, 62% of dog owners reported seeing regular anxious behaviors in their dogs, such as excessive barking, compulsive jumping and shaking or trembling. Yet 35% of owners surveyed believe their dogs’ personalities are among the primary causes of concerning behaviors.

“It’s important to talk to your veterinarian if your dog is displaying undesirable behaviors,” said Jason Gagne, DVM, DACVN and director of veterinary technical communication for Pro Plan Veterinary Diets.

“What might be perceived as a characteristic of a particular breed or part of a dog’s personality could really be an anxious behavior that Photo courtesy of Getty Images needs attention.”

Gagne suggests pet owners take most secure there with a favorite toy these steps to help keep pets comto stay occupied. If not crate trained, fortable and calm. put the bed in a quiet place during fireworks or thunderstorms, close Start preparing early the windows and play some music to For stressful situations near your help muffle sounds. home, such as fireworks, help prepare Consider a probiotic your dog by exposing him or her to recorded firework or thunder sounds.

Pay your vet a visit to discuss your Begin training several months in dog’s behavior and see if he or she

could benefit from a probiotic that’s been shown to help dogs maintain calm behavior, like Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Calming Care.

This probiotic supplement, available through veterinarians, also helps dogs maintain positive cardiac activity during stressful events, promoting a positive emotional state. It may take

infants, these may help your dog feel secure during stressful situations.

Make car travel a positive experience If car rides bring out your dog’s anxious behaviors, get him or her used to the idea of car travel before summer road trips. Use a crate or dog carrier that’s large enough for your dog to lay down comfortably. Use a reward such as a favorite treat or interactive toy to get him or her excited to get in the car and crate before taking a trip.

Stay calm Pets look to their owners for reassurance, so showing them a calm, relaxed demeanor helps them understand there is no real danger.

up to six weeks to see results, so give yourself plenty of lead time.

Make your dog comfortable Giving your dog a special treat or favorite toy during a potentially upsetting event might help establish a positive association with these loud noises. Calming wraps may help for some dogs, too. Like swaddling for

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A Time For Change

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subject all women must address at one time in their lives is menopause.

It is linked to changes in metabolism, reduced bone density and increased risk of heart disease.

Additionally, many women going through menopause experience unpleasant symptoms, such as hot flashes and poor sleep. I would say about one third of my clientele are women who just can’t deal with the unbearable daily, even hourly hot flashes and mood swings. They are over the weight gain and experiencing uncontrollable carb cravings.

Following a balanced diet of whole-foods, high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, high-quality protein and dairy products may reduce menopause symptoms. Phytoestrogens and healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids from fish, may also help.

These simple changes to your diet may make this important transition in your life easier. There is evidence that certain foods may help relieve some symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, poor sleep and low bone density.

The decline in estrogen levels during menopause can increase women’s risk of fractures.

Dairy products, such as milk, yogurt and cheese, contain calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and vitamins D and K — all of which are which are essential for bone health.

Dairy may also help improve sleep. Foods high in the amino acid glycine, found in milk and cheese, for example, promote deeper sleep in

menopausal women .

Furthermore, some evidence links dairy consumption to a decreased risk of premature menopause, which occurs before the age of 45.

Healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids, may benefit women going through menopause.

Foods highest in omega-3 fatty acids include fatty fish, such as mackerel, salmon and anchovies, and seeds like flax seeds, chia seeds and hemp seeds .

Please incorporate whole grains. Whole grains are high in nutrients, including fiber and B vitamins, such as thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid . A diet high in whole grains has been linked to a reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death.

People who eat three or more servings of whole grains per day have a 20–30% lower risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, compared to people who eat mostly refined.

Mom always said to eat your veggies. She was right! Cruciferous vegetables may be especially helpful for postmenopausal women.

Eating broccoli decreases levels of a type of estrogen linked to breast cancer, while increasing levels of an estrogen type that protects against breast cancer. Dark berries may also benefit women going through menopause. 25 grams a day of freeze-dried strawberry powder lowers blood pressure.

Phytoestrogens are compounds in foods that act as weak estrogens in your body. While there has been some controversy on including these in the diet, the most recent research suggests they may benefit health. Foods that naturally contain phytoestrogens include soybeans, chickpeas, peanuts, flax seeds barley, grapes, berries, plums, green and black tea, to name a few.

The decline in estrogen from menopause

is linked to decreased muscle mass and bone strength. For this reason, women going through menopause should eat more protein .

I do recommend that women over 50 years old consume about 20–25 grams of high-quality protein per meal. And stay hydrated!

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. Foods high in protein include eggs, meat, fish, legumes and dairy products.

Additionally, you can add protein powders to smoothies or baked goods.

Menopause triggers include spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, high sodium foods , processed and high sugar and added sugar foods.

People who ate three or more servings of whole grains per day had a 20–30% lower risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, compared to people who ate It has been proven that premenopausal women who ate more dairy and animal protein had significantly higher bone density than those who ate less. It may also help improve sleep. A review study found that foods high in the amino acid glycine, found in milk and cheese, for example, promoted deeper sleep in menopausal women. Furthermore, some evidence links dairy consumption to a decreased risk of premature menopause, which occurs before the age of 45.

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It was so hard to choose which recipe to start with but I finally decided on one from the Iron Room Restaurant in Atlantic City for Charred Jersey Tomato Salad with

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Sweet Corn, Asparagus Tips and Herb Yogurt. You start by cooking up some corn and asparagus in a skillet.

Next fire up the grill and add some quartered tomatoes. I have never grilled tomatoes and let me describe them in one word, amazing!

When the tomatoes come off the grill add them to the asparagus and corn. Then make a super simple yogurt sauce. I loved everything about this salad. The charred tomatoes are bursting with flavor and the yogurt sauce is just perfect. This will definitely be going into my regular summer rotation.

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Ingredients

▶3 ▶ ears Jersey sweet corn ▶1▶ bunch Jersey asparagus ▶3 ▶ to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ▶5 ▶ to 6 large Jersey beefsteak tomatoes, quartered ▶Salt ▶ and pepper, to taste ▶1▶ pint good-qualiTomatoes on Grill ty Greek yogurt ▶1▶ bunch scallions, roughly 3. chopped ▶1/2 ▶ bunch oregano, roughly chopped ▶Juice ▶ of 2 lemons

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1. With a sharp knife, cut corn kernels off cobs. Chop off the top third of each asparagus stalk; you want only the tips.

Reserve remaining asparagus for another use.

2. In a medium saucepan over medium to high heat, warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Saute corn and asparagus for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until cooked but still crisp. Do not overcook. Let cool. (This can be done an hour

or so before serving.)

Preheat an outdoor grill. Toss tomatoes with salt, pepper, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of the olive oil (just enough to coat them).

Place tomatoes on the hottest part of the grill and heat until one side is charred. Immediately toss tomatoes with corn mixture.

4. In a mixing bowl, stir together yogurt, scallions, oregano, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

5. Serve this salad family-style, with the yogurt sauce alongside, so that guests can dress their salads. Or plate individual portions, with a dollop of yogurt sauce on each.

Jersey Shore Cookbook Amazon. When I visit people from out of town I like to bring something representative of the Jersey shore. I usually bring salt water taffy but this cookbook is going to be my new gift.

It’s fantastic!

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One Vet's Legacy: The Spirit of Atlantic City

By Charles P Eberson

find his way back to Atlantic City. In one of his photos, he is sitting on a motorcycle in front of the Stenton Market, which was on Stenton Place in Atlantic City. In another photo, he is posing in front of his tent which he had decorated with "Atlantic City" over the door, as well as "This way to the boardwalk" and "This way to the Steel Pier, many attractions, one price." His commanding officer apparently didn't see the humor and made him take it down. Once while on leave in Atlantic City, he was near the beach and heard a girl screaming for help about 200 yards from shore. My dad immediately grabbed a life preserver, jumped into the water and brought her to safety. The Army Air Corps presented him with a Commendation Ribbon for his prompt action.

Senior Moments: A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings emorial weekend has always held a special place in my heart. Yes, I have barbecued and spent time on the beach. However, my father, may he rest in peace, also instilled in me a profound respect for those who have served. Last Memorial weekend, I completed a project to honor my father, Bernard Eberson. I scanned and restored all of his military photos and newspaper clippings, and published them as a book for future generations. I was immersed in this project for months, and discovered how intricately woven his connection to Atlantic City was.

Born in Philadelphia, my father enlisted in the Bernard Eberson by the Stenton Market in Atlantic City Army at 18 years of age.

After living in an orphanage during With World War II at its peak, my his younger years, he sought out the father’s training as a parachute packstability of the military. Five years er, or rigger as it was called, became later, he transferred into the Army Air invaluable. His services were needed Corps and gave his address as 2819 in England, and he received his orders Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City. The to move out. My dad packed paramilitary took him to Fort Dix, New chutes for fighter pilots in the 56th Jersey, New York, Ohio, North Dakota Fighter Group which became known and Maine, but he always seemed to as “Zemke's Wolfpack,” named for

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He was meticulous in his attention to detail.

Dad said he must have done a good job: he never had any complaints! One of the pilots he packed chutes for was Walker “Bud” Mahurin. Mahurin flew a P-47D Thunderbolt fighter plane named The Spirit of Atlantic City. The aircraft Bud Mahurin (left) and Bernard Eberson (rt) taken at the was purchased from 177th Fighter war bonds that were Wing in 1990 sold in Atlantic City.

Mahurin decided to keep the name Spirit of Atlantic City. I contacted the on the aircraft to commemorate Public Affairs office and was invited to the patriotism of the people of the event. I brought with me the phoAtlantic City. Mahurin flew 85 tos of the original Spirit and shared it missions over Europe, and was with the airmen. To stand next to the F-16 and see Atlantic City's name emeventually shot down in the Spirit. blazoned on the fuselage, a reminder He was actually shot down twice, and used my father's chute both of my father's lifelong connection with times. I spoke with Mahurin before the city, was an emotional moment. he passed away, and he told me To think that the original Spirit fought he used the parachute my father for freedom over the skies of Europe packed to save his life twice. He and that the new Spirit was protecting was grateful my father knew how our own skies over 50 years later was to do his job! Mahurin stated that really quite something to wrap my a piece of the plane now sits in head around. But wait, that's not all!

A refurbished P-47 Thunderbolt with a French museum. My father was discharged from the service in January The Spirit of Atlantic City still flies and of 1949 after serving his country for can be seen participating in air shows around the country! almost 13 years. He decided to settle in a little bungalow on Albany Avenue in Atlantic City. In September of 1990, Charles Eberson has been in Bud Mahurin was honored with my the newspaper business for over father by his side at our own 177th 25 years. He has worked as a Fighter Wing in Egg Harbor Township. writer, advertising executive, Years passed, and I heard that the circulation manager and pho177th was starting to christen their tographer. His photography can F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft after the be viewed at charles-eberson. surrounding communities. The first fineartamerica.com one, uncannily, was christened The

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A Little Bit Of History: Ocean City

By Leslie Graham

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n the graceful french curve island just across the water from Somers Point can be found, by their own motto, “America’s Greatest Family Resort.” The island stretches seven miles from bow to stern and sports award-winning beaches, a funfi lled boardwalk, a solid family-focused philosophy, and an interesting history of how it became that way.

Prior to the arrival of the fi rst European explorer, Cornelius Jacob, in 1611, the barrier island was already a summer destination for the native Lenni-Lenape people of the area. It was their summer seafood hunting ground.

The Lenape clans would paddle down any number of tributaries to what is now Ocean City to gather oysters, crabs, clams and fi sh to add to their clan’s stores of food. The hunting party’s return was traditionally met with a summer feast, which added a sense of celebratory anticipation to the tasks of gathering and preserving the food.

To the north, south, and east of the Ocean City area, European colo-nization had begun to take root. By mid1600’s, the whaling companies were well established.

The sight of tall ships off the coast would become a more and more familiar sight for the summer Lenape foraging parties. In 1693, the Somers Family established Somerset Plantation and the settlement of Somers Point, which included the nearby islands.

The only access to these

islands was by boat, so the islands were used primarily as a grazing area for domesticated herds. However, this did not stop the locals from traveling across the water for a picnic on the beach now and then.

Circa 1700, a whaler named John Peck began to use the island as a whaling staging and processing station. This was the only industry on the island for many decades, owing to the lack of accessibility to this

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A ferry system was set up to shuttle workers and goods to and from the mainland, but the island was still relatively isolated; an undisturbed gem sitting just out of reach. That is until four Methodist ministers met under a cedar tree in 1879, purchased the property, and decided to turn it into a Christian retreat and camp.

Development of the area came quickly. It was an elaborate plan, complete with lots set aside for businesses, cottages, and hotels.

Within the first 5 years, a school, a bridge, and a boardwalk had been built. The railroad was added soon after. It became a boom-town with the population increasing 230% between the years of 1890 and 1910.

By the mid-1900’s, people were living year round on the island and the city began to take its present form.

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Season Change and So Do I … and So Do YOU!

By Jeff Whitaker

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or some of you, it may have been a long winter. If you live for the days of the sun and the beach, it may seem to you like it’s been forever since you felt the warm sand between your toes. For others, you may think the winter flew by. I like to find things to enjoy about every season during the year. Sure certain times are more enjoyable then others for one reason or another, but I like to embrace the season that I’m in right now.

I was driving from Atlantic City to Longport recently on Atlantic Avenue. If you are familiar with the route, you know of the traffic lights just about every third block. You also know that during the winter months a large stretch of those lights are switched from Red/Green to Yellow flashing lights. The traffic is so light during those months, it hardly makes sense to schedule them otherwise.

But then just a few nights ago, I was on the same stretch and noticed the difference. They are back to Red/ Green, stop and go; a sure sign that the season is changing. The temperature reached into the 80’s this week and suddenly you could hear the talk of heading to the beach; a

sure sign the season is changing. And of course, it’s Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kick-off to the summer season. Seasons change and along with it, a whole lot of things change.

We all have seasons in our own lives. I don’t know about you, but the older I get the quicker the seasons seem to go. One day as parents we are changing diapers and the next day we are handing over keys to the car. And there is no denying it.

Seasons change us. We grow during certain seasons in life. We gain new perspective on people, situations and circumstances. Because here is the reality. The key to navigating ourselves through the seasons of life is this. Make a point to find something to be grateful for, something to enjoy and embrace in each season. Look for the positive and uplifting parts.

On the calendar, the seasons are changing right now. For our region and many of the businesses in our area, the rest of winter prepares everyone for the hustle and bustle of summer. So it is with us. One season prepares us for the next. Make the most of it.

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Space Invaders of the Garden Kind

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fter spending a weekend reclaiming an overgrown part of our backyard, it’s time to talk about invasive plants. Years of neglect and fear of poison ivy had made a prime piece of my garden unusable.

But this week, my dear husband boldly attacked the plot, poison ivy and all.

This gave us a new-found space for a raised garden bed. I see zucchini as well as Benadryl and calamine lotion in our future.

Besides the poison ivy, two of the

main culprits of this overgrown mess were honeysuckle vine and English ivy. Honeysuckle has a lovely scent, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, and children love to suck the sweet nectar out of its flowers. But beware. It wraps itself around everything in its path, sending runners that root everywhere. If you don’t keep it in check, it will take over your garden.

Instead of giving up on this popular climber, try the native, non-invasive, coral honeysuckle vine (lonicera sempervirens), which will also attract butterflies and hummingbirds with its beautiful tubular flowers.

Most beginner gardeners have made the rookie mistake of planting something in their backyard that they couldn’t resist at the garden nursery. Years later, they wish they’d never heard of trumpet vine, wisteria, or English ivy. Ask anyone that has bamboo in their yard and you’ll get an earful from one that regrets the mistakes of their youth.

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Another common way of introducing plants to your garden is through plant swapping. Exchanging surpluses of flowers with friends can be great fun. But research the plant they are offering you. Normally, if a gardener is giving away plants from their garden, it’s something that will be spreading in yours. This can be wonderful since large swathes of color make a better impact than one or two flowers. But be prepared to discipline a wandering newcomer to your garden.

Years ago, I brought home a centerpiece from a party that had lemon balm in it. I was so happy to plant this lemony-smelling herb in my garden. Now I have it coming out of my ears. It’s popping up everywhere. Had I done a quick search, I would have realized lemon balm is part of the mint family, which is known for spreading like crazy. Any mint will quickly take over a small space. If you’d like to grow mint, keep it in a container. And quickly pull out any volunteers that spring up outside your pot. Keeping aggressive growers in check is like sin. You have to deal with it early and often or it will take over and bring others down with it.

Some eligible plants for trading from my garden are bee balm, ferns, and rose of Sharon. Though I love each of these, they multiply like bunnies and need thinned out almost yearly. Bee balm grows profusely, but its red flowers attract hummingbirds, so I give it much freedom.

Recently, my friend gave me rose campion and yarrow. As suspected, both of these plants grow prolifically, but they are also beauties. So I happily added them to my garden, knowing

I will have to keep my eye on them in years to come.

A little research now can prevent big headaches later. Read about plants before you give them a home in your garden, and heed the warnings of friends. Weigh the work of keeping an invasive plant under control versus its benefit to you. Keep known space invaders in pots to limit their range. And if they have worn out their welcome, offer them to a friend.

English ivy anyone?

Tammy Thornton is a mom of four, a substitute teacher, and a Sunday school teacher. She is passionate about gardening and cooking, and loves the beach.

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Hey National Media ...

Are there any Rising Republican Stars?

The Hurley Line: have been tracking this phenomenon for more than 30 years. The national media, which consists of about 90 percent pro-Democrat members has employed a very effective technique that most people would not typically notice. But, you should!

The national media, which has essentially become a Democratic Super PAC and now regularly and blatantly support their fellow Democratic candidates in almost every way.

Consider the following strategy.

The Democrat media creates media sensations out of thin air; turning

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it just doesn't exist. Even when then young United States Senator Dan Quayle was selected by President George H.W. Bush to be his Vice Presidential running mate in 1988; He was not only NOT given the "rising star" treatment, the media savaged him on a daily basis.

He was so brutally attacked by the national media, that they succeeded in ruining him. There was no way that the media was going to allow a young Republican to be on a national scene of relevance for 30 or more years.

When Quayle became the 44th Vice President in American history, he was only 45 years old. He had been a member of the House of Representatives from 1977 to 1981 and a United States Senator from 1981 to 1989. And, Vice President from 1989 to 1993.

Compare Quayle's record to Obama's. It's a joke. It's not even close. Quayle's experience was significantly beyond Obama's. Quayle was never once called a "rising star."

They even blamed Quayle for spelling

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young Democrats into quote "rising stars" and household names.

Here's a few "rising stars" over the past several years: Barack Obama, Robert "Beto" O'Rourke, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Stacy Abrams, the former candidate for Governor of Georgia, South Bend Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Joe Kennedy III, Ruben Gallego, Seth Moulton, Joaquin Castro, Hakeem Jeffries, to name just a few. There's many more.

Regarding Buttigieg (37), he's barely old enough to qualify to run for President of the United States. He is a former Naval intelligence officer.

I thank him for his honorable service.

He's been a local Mayor since 2012.

If you're being honest, his resume is very thin. Yet, the media adores him every way. He has been provided with hundreds of thousands of dollars (if not millions) in "free" gushing publicity, thinly disguised as news reporting.

Can you name even one Republican over the past 30 years that has been given the "rising star" treatment? I've tried. You can't. Because

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"potato" wrong, when he actually corrected the misspelled word, when the cue card had it spelled with an "e" at the end. It was a teacher who got it wrong.

Yet, the media relentlessly tagged Quayle with this to make him look stupid. They made him childlike when he debated Texas Senator Lloyd Benson. No doubt, you remember: "Senator, I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. And, you, Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy."

Again, the national media crushed Quayle by pushing this quip on an overtime basis. This was provided so much market saturation free national media publicity that it has become a part of political lexicon. It has been used to eviscerate politicians and others and embarrass them that they think too well of themselves.

You may also recall that Quayle took issue with the television program Murphy Brown. Quayle blamed the violence in America and a decline in values to the single-Mother character portrayed on "Murphy Brown."

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Of course, the media again regularly savaged Quayle about this.

The media desperately attempted to disqualify President Bush by regularly questioning his selection of Quayle and called Bush's judgment into question. Do recall the media ever questioning Obama's ridiculously thin resume?

Despite all of the unfair attacks, the Bush-Quayle ticket won big against Michael Dukakis and Benson; winning the popular vote by a margin of 53-46 percent. They won 40 states and 426 Electoral votes. It was a landslide.

Quayle ran for President, seeking the Republican nomination in 2000, but, never stood a chance. The media had wildly succeeded in taking a man of significant accomplishment and making him look like a lightweight.

In 2008, the media took an actual lightweight like Obama and snookered enough of the the American electorate to believe that Obama was a man of accomplishment, substance and experience.

Do you remember how the national media treated Sarah Palin in 2012.

Again, they rolled out the same scam that she's dumb, etc. They picked on her wardrobe and criticized who/ how it was paid for.

Can you imagine a Democrat woman being treated like Palin.

Again, here was a young, beautiful, smart Republican woman, who could have been on the nation scene for 30 years. No way were they going to let that happen.

The media systematically set about destroying Palin. They criticized any and every thing that she said or did. Palin pushed back hard against the media. But, their relentless tactics worked. They effectively destroyed Palin. They were willing

to attack her children. Even her then young son, Trig.

It reminds us a lot of how the media attacks President Donald Trump's children. The media also attacked the Bush twins; But, note, the media never once attacked Amy Carter, Chelsea Clinton of the Obama Daughters.

I have had a rule for my entire career to never attack the young children of our Presidents. It's the right thing to do. The Democrats, however, don't play it this way. They have even attacked young Barron Trump.

Like an endangered species; let's all band together in search of young, rising Republican stars. Do they exist? Have they ever existed? Can you find one? Let me know.

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.

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Expand Your References, Expand Your Opportunity

By Christina Sciarretta

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ach one of us act and react based on what we have learned from our own life experiences. That is what makes us so different! Those experiences, or references, shape what we think, how we act, what we wear, what we eat, what we believe, and who we are. It is for this reason that I think it is essential for us all to be learning and growing constantly forever and ever. Amen. The more experiences we have, the more references we gain, the smarter we become, the more opportunities we give ourselves. When we both look for opportunities to learn and grow, and use every opportunity to learn and grow, we are setting ourselves

up for incredible success, both personally and professionally.

This week’s column is a two-part series. I am going to explain references with a funny story this week, but come on back next week to drive it home with me! So let’s jump in.

This may (will) sound completely ridiculous, but I am confident that you will get a great laugh out of this story, so we’re going to travel back in time to 2009.

I was a young bride-to-be. My husband was away at training for the Army and my soon to be Fatherin-law was in Afghanistan with the 177th Fighter Wing. I was working full time at a restaurant in Atlantic City, teaching a ton of dance classes, and planning a wedding and a move down South to Fort Campbell, KY. I had been staying at my Father-in-law’s house to watch his dog and care for his home, since my then- fiance was away at Fort Sill. Bill (my Father-in-law) had hired the kid across the street to mow the lawn. He did a decent job, but 2 days before Bill returned home from

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deployment, the lawn needed a fresh cut. I was too scared to go over and ask the kid to cut it (I had clear issues with confrontation at that time, obviously), but it needed to be perfect for his homecoming, so I decided I was going to do it myself. Bill was going to come home to a mowed lawn, come hell or high water!

Now let’s discuss the important fact that I grew up with very gender specific chores. I did dishes. I set the table. I did laundry and hung it out to dry. I kept the bathrooms on point!

Here is a detailed list of chores I did NOT have to do:

Take out the trash.

Mow the lawn.

Apparently, in my young, can-do mind, I didn’t see that as an obstacle.

I thought to myself, “I know plenty of people who are dumb as a doornail and they can mow a lawn. I have got this!” I set off, my pride a-blaze, darting around the shed looking for the mower. It was not in the shed. I thought and I thought. Duh! He must’ve put it in the basement, because he was gone for a year and the kid across the street has a ride on mower. Boom.

To the basement I went, searching like Christopher Colombus for a new land. There she was, in all of her red glory. The mower. I began pulling her toward the steps, but I became concerned that it was so heavy, How would I get it up?

A solid twenty minutes later, I was up the basement stairs and outside, just me, my aching back, and the red mower. Ready to conquer the landscape, I looked for the pulley thingy on the side, but it wasn’t where I expected it to be. I thought for a moment and then circled the mower like a hungry shark, ready to eat through a sea of slightly overgrown grass. I couldn’t figure it out.

I called my husband at Fort Sill in Oklahoma.

“Just clasp the bar to the handle and then pull the cord on the side.”

He said “No there is no bar under the handle. And there’s no cord,” I said, “All I see is this gun-looking thing on the right side of it! What is the deal with this thing?”

There was silence on the end of the line. “Hello?” I asked.

“Is it red? Did you bring… the power washer up?”

I was IRATE! How could you think I would mistake a power-washer for a lawn mower?? Do you think I’m an

idiot?? My soon to be groom thinks that I am as dense as...” I paused. I paused some more.

“I gotta go, I’ll call you back”, I said. As I hung up the phone, I felt like there were a million eyes on me.

So I did what every self-respecting, woman would do. I looked for something to power wash, and then decided to run as fast as I could into the basement and get the 400 lb power washer back down, before anyone could get a glimpse of my idiocy.

To some, this hilarious story may illustrate a lack of intelligence. How could she not know that she had a giant power washer instead of a mower?? (by the way,in my defense, it did look similar to a mower, just so we’re clear.) I had no idea that I was trying to mow the lawn with a power washer, because I didn’t have the reference! I never experienced mowing a lawn before. I never started a mower, I never pushed a mower. Heck! I never even saw a lawn mower up close! I had a heart that wanted to do this thing so badly, but no references as to how to do it and do it well… until that day, when I learned a valuable lesson: get all of the information before you jump into something. Learning is power.

This is exactly the point that I want to close with. Every day, we have opportunities to learn and to grow. Often, we become defensive and self-justifying instead of learning from our mistakes. We also don’t want to read or engage in education, because we think we’re done learning. That’s so sad! You, Shore Local, are missing out on huge opportunities if you are in that mindset.

This week I want to encourage you to use every obstacle and mistake that happens in your world, as an opportunity to learn and grow. Next week, we’re going to talk about expanding our references to be “grow-getters”, people who want to move forward in their lives and businesses and live the life of their dreams. I hope you’ll join me right back here next Friday!

Until then, Shore Locals, I’m sending you peace, love, and good vibes!

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

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ural Week is a new project of 48 Blocks Atlantic City, which will hold its third celebration of the arts throughout the city from Jun 2123. The five murals joined 35 existing murals supported by the Atlantic City

Created by artist, Felipe ortiz of Abington, Mass. Located at the Rodeway Inn, 3200 Pacific Avenue

we prepare for our city wide 48 Blocks Atlantic City event in June.”

The participating mural artists were: Charles Barbin of Brigantine, New Jersey, Glenn Taylor of Mays Landing, New Created by artist BK Foxx of Long Island, New York. located at the Bullshots Bar, 2309 Pacific Avenue Jersey, Denton Burrows and Mark Chu of New York City, BK Foxx of Long Island, New Created by Denton Burrows of New York City. Located York, and Felipe at Best Liquors Store , 1512 Pacific Avenue Ortiz of Abington, Massachusett s.

Arts Foundation, and 10 other murals Barbin and Chu, who have in the city. previously painted murals “We want to create an atmosphere in Atlantic City through 48 where if you come to Atlantic City, Blocks AC, are partnering Created by artists, Mark Chu of New York City and you can’t miss a mural,” said Loryn on a collaborative mural.

Charles Barbin of Brigantine. Located at 13-17 North Simonsen,” communications manager 48 Blocks Atlantic City New Jersey Avenue for the Foundation. “The five largeis a program of the scale murals being created this year Atlantic City Arts Foundation, in are taking the project to a new level. partnership with The public was able to watch the muralists transform the walls all week as Stockton University. ACAF programming is funded in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts, a partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. More information is at 48blocksac.com.

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Interview with Kansas Guitarist, Violinist David Ragsdale

he iconic band, Kansas, comes to Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Friday, May 31 and Saturday June 1. With a career spanning more than four decades, Kansas has established itself as rock legends. Shore Local caught up with band member David Ragsdale.

Shore Local: So, the Kansas tour is off and running. Where are you playing tonight?

David Ragsdale: We’re in Boca Raton, Florida.

Shore Local: I know your schedule is jam packed, and you’re playing all your radio classics and a few songs from the 15th studio album from Kansas. I know there are a lot of “fan favorites” but what’s the one song that fans get most excited about and does that actually differ from city to city?

David: “Carry On Wayward Son” is always going to be the one fans get excited about. But all the standards, “Point of No Return,” “Dust in the Wind,” the entire library gets noticed. It’s a huge fan base and everyone’s got their favorites. Some of them are less well-known than others. No matter what we play, someone out there is really happy about it.

SL: This is your second go-around with Kansas, but I want to get back to you as a violinist, growing up with your classical and your Tulsa Philharmonic background, starting at what age?

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SL: You first linked up with the band in ‘91 through their accountant?

DR: It’s the most unlikely story you’ve ever heard. At the time, I was playing with Louise Mandrell; this was back in the ‘80s. Kansas had broken up for a period of time and had reformed with Steve Morse, one of the greatest guitar players on the planet, and he had a band that featured a

violinist, so I was a big Steve Morse fan. I had a childhood friend of mine who I grew up with in Georgia who had become a special effects makeup technician and I was hanging out with Steve. I didn’t even know that Kansas had gotten back together and had released a new album. Then I found out that Steve Morse was on the record. I said holy cow, who’s the violin player? My friend said there are no violin players. So, we sat there and listened to the record and I could hear the violin parts. He said, ‘You need to go home, put this on your 4-track machine, add the violin parts you say you hear and send them your tape.’

That’s what I did. There were three songs I selected off the Power album and added the violin parts. A friend of mine was a friend of the banker that Kansas was using at the time. He got the tape to the banker, who got the tape to the tour manager, who got the tape to the band. It was just an incredible sequence of events.

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By PETE THOMPSON

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ummer doesn’t officially begin until June, but as far as I’m concerned, it begins now as Extra Points & Shore Local come to you every single week from now through Labor Day! Since I last wrote, a beloved Eagles defensive player has called it a career.

The Phillies best player appears to be finding his groove again. The Sixers have retained the services of Brett Brown, but promise there will be changes. The Flyers are on the search for a good #2 center. The Atlantic City Blackjacks love playing at home.

Oh, and since I’m NOT watching Game of Thrones, I do have a recommendation for a drama that’s brand new to HBO that is riveting. As always, we begin with sports, and my

thoughts for the week that was: game in 2018 where he hit Vikings ●● Thanks for two great seasons QB Case Keenum and forced an with the Philadelphia Eagles, Chris interception to Patrick Robinson Long. The 34-year-old announced that Robinson then returned for a his retirement via social media, but had already told the Ea gles to “plan like I won’t be back”, so they’ve done just that.

Vinny Curry is back, along with starters Brandon Graham and Derek Barnett. The Eagles also drafted Penn State’s Shareef Miller in the 4th round, but none of them will bring one intangible Eagles' Chris Long recently announced his retirement. that Long had.

Emotion. Long played with a huntide-turning touchdown ger and emotion and will forever ●● As great as Long’s contributions be remembered by Eagles fans for were for the Eagles on the field, he his play in the NFC Championship might’ve done more for the team

& community OFF the gridiron.

This past January, he won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, the NFL’s annual honor for philanthropy and community service. Although he’s retiring as an active player, you get the idea that Long might not be done with the Eagles as I could see owner Jeff Lurie bringing Long back in some sort of community role at some point. ●● After a stretch where he was only hitting .176 over his last 25 games, Phillies star Bryce Harper appears to be heating up again. A five-game hitting streak after last Sunday’s win. Back to back games with home runs, and Harper’s bat & defense helping the Phillies sweep the Rockies out of town.

If you pay $330 million for a guy, you want him to produce, and it looks like Harper is starting to do just that. ●● How many of you out there thought that Sixers coach Brett Brown would NOT be back? I was relieved to see the Sixers leadership group, and principal owner Joshua Harris, publicly declare that Brown wasn’t going

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anywhere. Joel Embiid has said he will work to get his body in better shape for the playoffs, and I hope that happens. Now, if Ben Simmons can only find a legitimate jump shot, things would really be great in Sixers land.

My friend & colleague Sam Carchidi from the Philadelphia Inquirer w rote recently about Flyers center Nolan Patrick.

Sam had two point s that were really well stated. One, is that Patrick is not a bust.

Taken #2 overall in the 2017 NHL draft, many folks expected bigger production out of Patrick to this point. Patrick’s numbers so far are 26 goals and 61 points over two seasons, but that’s why Sam’s second point is so valid. That the Flyers need an established #2 center behind Sean Couturier to help Patrick’s career development. Free agent names that are on the Flyers radar include Matt Duchene, Kevin Hayes, and Brock

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Nelson. Of course, they could also go the trade route and try to get Nazem Kadri or William Nylander.

Stay tuned.

I finally got out in person to see the Atlantic City Blackjacks and came away impressed with the product. The Blackjacks beat the Baltimore Brigade at home 48-41 to even their record at 2-2 overall. They are in the middle of a threegame stretch as they will be home with the unbeaten Albany Empire next. That should be an interesting contest for Blackjacks top man George Manias as he’s the C.O.O. for Trifecta Sports & Entertainment, the group that oversees both teams (as well as the Philadelphia Soul).

Here’s my thought that George will be rooting for a full building and a good game, more than one team or the other to win.

That said, I saw a product last Saturday that was family friendly and affordable. I always hear parents complain there’s nothing for kids

to do around here, but for as low as $10 a ticket, you can come out to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and be entertained with some fastpaced, high scoring football. ●● One item from entertainment as I’ve started watching the new HBO historical drama Chernobyl.

It’s a five-part miniseries about the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and it is fascinating to see how much went so wrong, so quickly for the Soviets. Even though you can do a quick Google search to see how things actually turned out, it’s still riveting to watch how events unfolded in a time before the internet & social media were common place. I highly recommend watching it if you get the chance.

I’ll close with this. He hasn’t been here very long, but I walked away extremely impressed with AC Blackjacks Head Coach Ron James after meeting him. I asked him about how his team is enjoying playing at the historic Boardwalk Hall, and he started off with a somewhat generic answer about how great the staff & folks are that work there before turning serious and saying “read the front of the building, and think about the history of this building and the folks that have passed through here.” In

case you don’t know, carved into the stone on the front of the building are the following words: “A PERMANENT MONUMENT CONCEIVED AS A TRIBUE TO THE IDEALS OF ATLANTIC CITY. BUILT

BY ITS CITIZENS AND DEDICATED TO RECREATION, SOCIAL PROGRESS AND INDUSTRIAL ACHEIVEMENTS” Who writes like that anymore? Kudos to Coach James for not only taking the time to notice the engraved statement, but also for appreciating his new digs!

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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Belhaven Award Winning Band Represents South Jersey Well

By Tammy Thornton

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elhaven Middle School’s Band returned from Niagara Falls with their hands full of trophies. The Linwood school band sent 102 students on a five day trip jam-packed with activities, culminating in a “Music in the Parks” festival and band competition. Both

the jazz band and the concert band won first place trophies as well as winning best middle school band overall. They are especially proud of winning the Esprit de Corps award given to only one school at the festival for having the most respectful and well-behaved students and parents. Band Director Nancy Robinson said, “While I was thrilled with the band’s musicality and playing skills at the competition, my proudest moment was when we won the Esprit de Corps Award.

Learning to become a musician is a great thing, but being a polite, respectful and courteous young adult is even better!”

Way to represent South Jersey, Belhaven!

In addition to band director Nancy Robinson, the group was also led by assistant band director David Lamkin, Belhaven School Principal Susan Speirs, and 35 adult chaperones.

All reported to the school at 6 a.m. on May 15th and kept up a rigorous schedule the entire time. Part of their trip included a stop at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park. Veterans of the US Navy gave students a guided tour of decommissioned ships and a submarine. Other highlights of the band

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Principal Susan Speirs, Band Director Nancy Robinson, Assistant Band Director David Lamkin, and eighth-grade band members pose with their trophy. trip were touring a coal mine, riding a steam train, touring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House, and visiting the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural site. Of course, the main goals of the trip were Niagara Falls State Park, the band competition, and the awards ceremony at Six Flags Darien Lake Amusement Park.

Students work hard to reach this level of competition. Starting in September, band members meet for practice at 7:35 a.m. before school. They also earn their way to the trip with multiple fundraisers including mum sales in the fall, and fruit, pizza and cookie dough sales throughout the school year.

Emergency services personnel celebrated the band’s big win and return home with a special escort, announcing their arrival with the loud sirens and honking horns of fire engines, and police cars. Proud parents and family members welcomed their students home with cheers and applause.

Congratulations, Belhaven!

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he week of May 13th started off with a delicious breakfast at Brittany’s Café in Ventnor with my pal Alex Marino,COO of Stockton University. Anybody who knows Alex knows that he is always on the move so I was incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to sit down with him. We talked about a lot during our conversation but all I can say is that there is a whole lot to look forward to at Stockton in the coming year.

Later in the day I settled in at the Atlantic County Historical Society in Somers Point where Anthony Catanoso, owner/ president of the Steel Pier delighted us with a presentation of the Steel Pier. In front of a standing room only crowd, Anthony took us back to the beginning days of the pier in 1898, through the leasing of the pier from Donald Trump in 1993, through today.

During the Donald Trump era in Atlantic City, Trump build the 1,000 foot pier for the sole use of landing his helicopters as he charted high rollers into A.C. to visit Trump Taj Mahal. In 1993 Trump signed a 2 year lease with Anthony and 5 other partners.

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the Steel Pier, keeping it in business for almost 20 years on small leases year to year. Eventually, they bought the pier from Trump and began building the Infamous Steel Pier for what it is today. The pier now boasts a 227-foot observation wheel, 25 amusement rides, and a helicopter ride down the Atlantic City beach. It has also become home to many weddings and large events with 13 food outlets and 4 bars. The entire presentation can be found on my Facebook page - Mike Lopez.

Tuesday morning I headed over to Boardwalk Hall to catch the AC Blackjacks practice at 10am as they prepped for the May 18th game against the Baltimore Brigades - a game Atlantic City ended up winning 48-41. Practices are open to the public Tuesday through Thursday, 10am-noon. The next AC Blackjacks game will be held May 25th at 7pm.

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The events continued with the Meet AC’s Atlantic City Hospitality Marketing meeting at Top Golf Swing Suite at Ocean Resort. Orange 142 Marketing Company presented the latest in digital social media analytics and advertising. I’d like to thank Ocean Resort for hosting us and Doug

Mankiewicz, Jim Woods and the whole Meet AC team.

Wednesday night ended with a New Jersey Lifestyle Magazine contributor’s dinner at Valentina’s Northfield NJ presented by publisher Nick Valinote. Be sure to get your hands on a NJ Lifestyle Magazine at www.njlifestylemag.com or call 609513-0813.

Friday, we taped the AC Mike and Coach James show at Triax 57 Studios at Playground Pier. Check it out on Triax 57 Facebook, Mike Lopez Facebook or AC Mike Facebook. After taping, it was off to Hard Rock Casino Hotel where I attended Tommy Shaw and the band at the Soundwaves concert venue. Myself along with a packed house of Styx fans rocks out to every song. Then it was off to bed where I spent a luxurious night in one of the rooms at Hard Rock Hotel.

Saturday morning I jumped on my bike and headed down to Kennedy Plaza to attend the Stop the Heroin Recovery Walk where thousands of participants gathered to hear Tony Luke talk about recovery, the loss of his son, and awareness. Thank you Bill and Tammy Schmincke for keeping Steven’s legacy alive.

It’s Memorial Day Weekend and things are happening all over Atlantic City including: ●● 5/25: Amirn Van Buuren at HQ2 ●● 5/25 AC Blackjacks vs. Albany, Boardwalk Hall, 7pm ●● 5/25 Freestyle Free for All 2019, Hard Rock, 8pm ●● 5/25 The Gin Blossoms and Collective Soul, Hard Rock ●● 5/26 Kevin James, Borgata Events Center *For more AC Memorial Day Weekend happenings go to ACMikenj.com, Facebook pages: Mike Lopez & ACMike, Instagram @ acmikenj.

See you on the 48 Blocks of Atlantic City.

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25. Pat 28. University head 30. Pre-wedding agreement 35. Caspian Sea river 37. Like the fairy tale duckling 39. Pore in a leaf 40. Hindu Mr. 41. Intrudes 43. Month before Nisan 44. Perpendicular to the keel 46. "Pronto!"

47. Highway hauler 48. Magazine collection 50. Bike maker 52. Bro's counterpart 53. Start of a conclusion 55. Look through a scope 57. *Popular all-inclusive location, pl.

61. *Where to visit "the happiest place on Earth" 65. Yokel's holler 66. Crematorium jar 68. Dip a ____ ____ the water 69. General direction 70. Be indisposed 71. Jagged 72. Trees on Freddy Krueger's street 73. Spade for stony ground 74. Roller derby turf, pl.

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5. On the same page 6. Echoed by the flock 7. Chronic drinker 8. *Down Under marsupial 9. Scorch 10. ____wig or ____winkle 11. *Middle name of Shakespeare's hometown 12. Unit of force 15. *Taking the ____, or going to BadenBaden 20. Consumed 22. Pharaoh's cobra 24. Joins the military 25. *Location of world's tallest building 26. Omani and Yemeni 27. "____ in Toyland" 29. *Where to see Taj Mahal 31. #17 Across, pl.

32. Source of lymphocytes, pl.

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