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t would certainly seem as though Mother Nature is in the festive spirit this week as we celebrate the 100th issue of Shore Magazine! Why you ask? Well, how about an AIR TEMP of 100 on Saturday? Certainly possible! We talked about the potential of major heat breaking out throughout the Mid-Atlantic last week, well it has come to fruition. We've got a HUGE area of high pressure positioned offshore which is pumping in an airmass out of the gulf. It's very sticky and icky and downright dangerous. When you take the air temp and combine it with the dew point, you get the real feel, or heat index. These values are WELL into the 100s. It's important

to stay hydrated and aware of your body's limitations.

After the weekend there looks to be a change. A strong cold front will dive south with cooler, drier air by Tuesday. There could be a clash that could bring strong thunderstorms our way, much like what we saw on Wednesday night. With the abundance of moisture in the air, it's easy to get storms that produce drenching, flooding downpours. At least temps will back down to manageable levels (80s) next week! Stay weather aware!

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Celebrating 100 Issues of Shore Local Letter from the editor

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remember so vividly when getting the very first issue of Shore Local Newsmagazine to print felt like climbing Mount Everest.

Desmond Tutu once said that “there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” Everything in life that seems daunting, overwhelming, and even impossible can be accomplished gradually by taking on just a little at a time. One by one, the production of Shore Local became smoother and each issue better than the previous one.

It all started in March of 2016, when Bob and I took the biggest risk of our lives. We took a leap of starting our own publication, Shore Local Newsmagazine.

Bob was only 21 years old when he began his newspaper career in South Jersey.

An Ocean City summer local and surfer, he was thrilled to build his career, home, and family in the area he loved. He spent 15 years learning with the Press of

Atlantic City, then continued growing for another 9 years with the Current.

Our family grew through the years.

We were blessed with 3 beautiful children and a home in Egg Harbor Township.

As the economy changed though, both nationally and locally, the industry began to change, as well. Large corporate companies bought up much of Atlantic County’s media outlets, including our daily paper and 2 major weekly publications.

paper is only as good as the community it serves and our community is the best! So many people and so many stories have touched our hearts. We began to form a team and were blessed with talented writers, columnists and photographers that wanted to help us.

Shore Local has surpassed our wildest dreams. We are so grateful to our columnists, advertisers and to you, our reader who picked us up and gave us a chance.

Shore Local owners, Bob & Cindy Fertsch We have a whole new perholding the very first issue of Shore Local in spective on how wonderful it March of 2016. is to live in this great country.

With hard work and persevervision to build a local business ance, anything is possible! Where you that spotlights and promotes are today does not define your tomorother local businesses, and row. We are blessed to live in the land here we are! of opportunity!

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isten to your body. If you start to feel at all unwell, with symptoms such as headache, dizziness, excessive sweating or a fast pulse, you may be experiencing heat exhaustion.

If untreated, heat exhaustion can turn into heatstroke, which is much more serious.

2. Check your house. Make sure the property you’re living in or vacationing in is well equipped to keep you cool.

3. Freeze your breeze. If you place a bowl or tray of ice in front of a blowing fan your room will become cooler as the ice melts.

4. Shut out the sun. Keep blinds and curtains closed during the day as a preventative measure to stop your room from overheating.

5. Get in the shade.

It’s advisable to step into the shade, especially between 11am and 3pm.

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9. Get low. Hot air rises, so get down as low as you can to make sure you’re surrounded by cool air. Sleep on the floor, or even head downstairs, if you’re getting desperate to escape the heat.

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either your wrists or your feet with cold water before you hit the hay can help you to cool down and drift off.

11. Rethink your summer wardrobe.

Opt for loose, cool clothing made of lightweight, natural materials such as cotton. If you go outside, wear sunglasses and a hat and of course, make sure to apply a sunscreen with a high SPF and good UVA protection 12. Keep your feet cool. There are plenty of pulse points around the feet and ankles, so dunking your feet into an ice bucket can help take your temperature down.

13. Breathe deep. Inhaling through the mouth and exhale through the nose to create a refreshing effect.

14. Keep your moisturisers in the fridge On a hot day, you get a bit of much-needed rejuvenation by applying a cold moisturiser to your body.

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Good Taste begins with Fresh Herbs are growing faster than you can use them? If so, here are some suggestions to help you use that bounty.

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t’s usually around this point in the summer when I start receiving messages from friends and neighbors asking if I want some of the vegetables and herbs they have grown. They always ask me because they know I will say yes. Do you feel like the herbs in your garden

Whether you are grilling fish, meat, tofu or vegetables, herbs are perfect in marinades mixed with olive oil. My favorites in marinades are rosemary, thyme and oregano.

Salad Dressings

There is no need to use store bought dressing when you have herbs at your fingertips. Add a handful of herbs to olive oil and Dijon mustard.

Fresh tarragon is my go-to herb for salad dressing. For creamy dressings, I love using dill.

Pesto

Is there anything better than homemade pesto with fresh basil?

Add it to bread along with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes from the farmers market for a perfect caprese sandwich.

Drinks Summer is a great time to nibble on yummy roasted vegetable enchiladas

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Have you ever tried infused water?

Yes, it’s a thing and it’s so refreshing in summer. Add mint and cucumber to ice water. It’s perfect for hot days.

Tofu piccata plates are tasty, healthy and easy to make.

If you want to make some grownup cocktails, nothing beats fresh mint in mojitos.

Garnishes

Fresh herbs can make a dish pop with flavor. Sometimes I think I’m in the minority for my love of cilantro, but in my opinion, it’s one of the best ways to add flavor to enchiladas, rice or fajitas. Parsley is another herb that I use frequently. One of my favorite vegetarian dishes is tofu piccata.

When I add chopped

fresh parsley, it makes the whole dish come together.

If you can’t keep up with your herbs, drying and freezing them is a great way to enjoy them all winter. Tie some string around a bunch of herbs and hang them upside down until they have dried. You will be thankful for those dried herbs in January when you make a big pot of soup.

Embrace those fresh herbs and start cooking! What are your favorite ways to enjoy fresh herbs? I would love to hear from you.

Marci Lutsky is a food blogger at Vegging at the Shore, www. veggingattheshore.com and can be reached at veggingattheshore@ gmail.com.

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HEROtini Backyard Bash Promotes Safe Driving and “The Safe-Tea Driver”

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here are few things more mer-long conHERO Campaign summer than a refreshing test between founders, Bill lemonade or iced tea at thirty-one and Muriel Ela backyard gathering of Atlantic County liott, in memory friends and family. Add to that rock and restaurants of their son, Naand bars, chalreggae band, The Liberi, and you have vy Ensign John R. Elliott, who the amazing HEROtini Backyard Bash, lenging each was killed by a to create the hosted at Gregory’s Bar in Somers Point drunk driver in last Friday. best “mocktail” The recent HEROtini event was in celebration Angie Waters, Gina Osbeck, Jennifer Reese, and 2000. of designated Kelly Batz attend the HEROtini Backyard Bash organized in an effort to promote “The “The HEROSafe-Tea” driver, Gregory’s non-alcodrivers. tini Mocktail holic drink entry in this summer’s HEWith creative names such as Challenge is a fun way to make a serious RO Campaign HEROtini “Homerun Harper” point about the importance of having a designated drivers,” noted HERO CamChallenge. Sponsored by (The Anchorage), “ Wheelie Safe Clay’s Climate Control, paign Chairman Bill Elliott. “We hope Ride” (Steel Pier the event included everyone votes for their favorite bar owner and special guest Pub), “Don’t Shuckand mocktail, and joins us at the final bartender, Clay Pierce, N-Drive” (Harry’s HEROtini Happening event at Linwood who joined bartender Oyster Bar), and Country Club on August 29th.”

Pick Connor in serving “The Designated With the goal of significantly reducDriver” (Linwood a mocktail inspired by a ing (if not eliminating) DUI incidents in traditional Arnold PalmCountry Club), the Atlantic County, The HEROtini Chaler. Made with equal contest is part of an lenge is a donate-to-vote contest, the parts lemonade and iced on-going effort to results of which will yield very tangible tea, the refreshing drink promote the role of results for area residents and visitors, includes a splash of gindesignated drivers, alike. The funds raised will support the campaign’s Holiday HEROES Safe Ride ger beer to top off the and the message of Gregory's Bartender, Pick Connor Program, providing free and safe rides perfect recipe for safe hoists the coveted HEROtini Cup safe and sober drivdriving. ing with a positive, home locally for patrons of participating ahead of the evening's "Backyard Launched by the Bash" proactive approach establishments over the 2019 holiday John R. Elliott HERO so often associated season (from Thanksgiving Eve to New Campaign over Memorial Day Weekwith the HERO Campaign. This effort Year’s Day), to prevent drinking and end, the HEROtini Challenge is a sumis one of many initiatives started by driving.

The contest lasts until August 29th, when the ultimate HEROtini Challenge winner will be announced at Linwood Country Club, where the final HEROtini Happening takes place. The establishment to raise the most in donations will take home the highly coveted HEROtini Cup.

Gregory's Sponsors and Clay's Climate Control owners, Clay and Jen Pierce For information about upcoming events, or to follow along with the HEROtini Challenge highlights, visit herocampaign.org, or the HERO Campaign’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter platforms.

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Events & Happenings Yoga Classes at Absecon Lighthouse ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6pm 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City Absecon Lighthouse will be open every day July through August from 10am-5pm, and Thursdays until 8pm, with the last climb ½ hour until closing. Adding to the excitement is Free Yoga on Thursdays incstucted by the Orange Loop’s Leadership Studio. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat). Visit abseconlighthouse.org for more details.

Potluck Picnic for Peace ▶Thursday, ▶ July 18th at 6pm Peace Pilgrim Park 500 London Ave. Egg Harbor City PeacePilgrim100 and Friends of Peace Pilgrim will be celebrating American sage’s 111th birthday with a Potluck Picnic of Peace. Peace Pilgrim, who was born in Egg Harbor City in 1980, relinquished her personal identity and started a pilgrimage for peace at the Rose Parade in 1953. Come celebrate with her followers at a free picnic with acoustical music from Pat Lamanna. Bring a covered dish to share, a chair or blanket and a musical instrument. Birthday cake and tea will be provided. Visit peacepilgrim100.com for details.

Margate Movies on the Beach ▶Thursdays ▶ at 8:30pm Decature Ave. & the Beach in front of Lucy the Elephant

Catch the Margate Wave every Thursday for free movie nights. This Thursday, July 18th, catch a screening of Bumblebee. Don’t miss Lego 2 next Thursday, July 25th.

Pre-movie activities start at 8pm. Rain dates are Friday.

Visit. margatehasmore.com for more details.

Funny Farm Rescue at Hamilton Mall ▶Friday, ▶ July 19th from 2-4pm 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing Swing by to meet Tucker, the megaesophagus puppy, and Adele, the Famous Diva Chicken, along with some of their other rescued friends when Funny Farm Rescue makes a visit to Hamilton Mall.

Lucy the Elephant’s Birthday Party ▶Saturday, ▶ July 20th from 10am-8pm 9200 Atlantic Ave. Margate The Save Lucy Committee will host Lucy’s 138th Birthday Party. This year, we will be going “Back to the Beginning” as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Save Lucy Committee, formed in 1969. Come enjoy a fun-filled day of games, rides, activities, food and much more.

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Estell Manor Park Orchid Walk ▶Saturday, ▶ July 20th from 10am-1pm 109 Route 50 Join us for a guided walk of Estell Manor Park where we’ll see many different orchid species. Learn about the nature and cultural history of the area while observing several different kinds of orchids. Bring your cameras so you can capture the unique beauty of these lovely flowers.

SatArtDays at Noyes Arts Garage ▶Saturdays ▶ at 11:30am 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City The Arts Garage is happy to bring Saturday Art Classes to the Atlantic City community.

These classes are open to children of all ages, free to all and all supplies and materials included.

To sign up, please e-mail Emily at emily.sramaty@stockton.edu, stop by the Arts Garage or call Emily at 609-626-3805.

Live Music from Pete & Steve ▶Saturday, ▶ July 20th from 6-9pm Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor

Spice up your summer with Saturday night performances by Pete Glaze & Steve Kuzma.

EHT Under the Stars Movie Night ▶▶ Saturday, July 20th at 8pm Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheatre at Tony Canale Park Catch a screening of The Incredibles 2. Free admission.

Somers Point Movie on the Beach: Goonies ▶▶ Saturday, July 20th at 8:45pm William Morrow Beach Bay and Higbee Ave. Somers Point’s Movie Night for Grownups. Bring your beach chairs and blankets and chill out with everyone’s favorite 80s classic movie, The Goonies. This event is free to the public.

Hope Farm NJ Pop-Up Stand ▶Sunday, ▶ July 21st from 9am-2pm Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor Stop by Enlightened Cafe and check out Hope Farm NJ’s Pop Up Stand. The farm crew will have a variety of different fresh produce available for purchase. Learn more about Hope Farm NJ and the local produce they grow.

Sundaes on Sunday ▶Sunday, ▶ July 21st from 11am-5pm Bader Field 600 N. Albany Ave. Atlantic City The Alcove is hosting their 10th Annual ice cream festival, all proceeds benefiting The Alcove Center for Grieving Children and Families.

This event will have vendors, food trucks, music, games, crafters, petting zoo, face painting and so much more. $5 per person; children under 3 are free. For more information or to purchase advance tickets, visit thealcove.org.

Atlantic City Movie Under the Stars ▶Sundays ▶ at 8:15pm Gardner’s Basin 800 N. New Hampshire Ave.

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Catch a screening of The Black Panther either at Gardner’s Basin this Sunday or at Bartram Avenue (beach block) on Thursday, July 25th.

Movie begins at dusk.

We encourage you to bring a chair or blanket and your own snacks.

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Senior Dancing Society ▶Tuesdays ▶ 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 609-408-3619.

Smithville Car Cruise ▶Friday, ▶ July 26th from 5-8pm 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville A car cruise at Historic Smithville is a simple, great place to hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene near the red covered bridge.

Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out.

Free Outdoor Concerts

Jazz on the Beach ▶Thursdays ▶ at 7pm Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

Join the Chicken Bone Beach Heritage Foundation for their Jazz on the Beach summer concert this Thursday, July 11th, with performances by the Carmen Lundy Quartet with Lee Smith and the Odean Pope Quartet.

Next Thursday, July 18th, don’t miss the Jason Marsalis Quartet.

Somers Point Beach Concerts ▶Fridays ▶ at 7pm William Morrow Beach Bay and Higbee Ave. Big Easy & BMA Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone rocks the beach this Friday, July 19th. Will Power, a tribute to Tower of Power performs with Dr. Phil & The Heart Attacks next Friday, July 26th.

Rhythm in the Park ▶Fridays ▶ from 7-9pm Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheatre at Tony Canale Park, Egg Harbor Township The EHT Rhythm in the Parks Summer Concert Series continues this Friday, July 19th, as folk rock band Thriving Seas bring their mix of original music and covers to the stage. Jersey Jukebox performs vocal harmonies from the 50s, 60s and 70s next Friday, July 26th.

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July events Mondays Craft Club, Noon-1 pm, Grades 1-5 tuesdays sea stars draMa, 11 am-noon, ages 7-10 “a universe of stories” reading Club, 6:30-7:30 pm July 2 Master Magician Chad Juros, Grades 1-4 July 9 bonk! Drums for kids, all ages July 16 “My Mother the astronaut,” Grades 1-4 July 23 “one Man Side Show,” all ages July 30 “Jurassic Journey,” Grades 1-4 Wednesdays “a universe of stories” reading Club, 10-11 am, Grades 5-9 July 3 Soap-making (limited seating; sign up by 6/26) July 10 “Story, Story Night!”

July 17 “return of the reptiles” July 31 egypt workshop, “how to Make a Mummy” (10-11:30 am; limited seating; sign up by 7/24) Wednesday, July 24 “life in spaCe,” Franklin institute traveling Science Show, 3-4 pm fridays seashore story hour, 10-10:30 am. puppets, music & stories suMMer toddler tiMe, 11-11:30 am. puppets, music & stories (parents must stay)

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↘Continued from 11 Gardner’s Basin Summer Concerts ▶Saturday, ▶ July 20th from 1-7pm 800 New Hampshire Ave. Join the City of Atlantic City for a free Saturday Summer Concert featuring Ladies of Skyy, The Emotions and GQ, with local opening acts.

Bring your lawn chairs, coolers and umbrellas Sea Isle Concerts at Excursion Park ▶Saturdays ▶ from 7:30-9:30pm JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Don’t miss Motor City Review as they bring their Motown tribute to the Sea Isle stage this Saturday, July 13th.

Absecon Concerts in the Park ▶Sundays ▶ at 7pm Heritage Park 699 Blenheim Ave. The City of Absecon Concerts in the Park continues this Sunday, July 21st, with a performance from TK and the Howlers, working the Blues and Rock n’ Roll. Free admission. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Food will be available for purchase at the concession stand.

Somers Point Children’s Concert Series ▶Mondays ▶ at 6:30pm William Morrow Beach Bay and Higbee Ave. It’s a Princess Showcase this Monday. Your favorite princess characters to life with classic songs. The cast will stay after the show to take pictures with their little fans. Presented by Let’s Party Events.

Mardi Gras AC ▶Wednesdays ▶ from 7-10:30pm Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Mardi Gras AC rolls on this Wednesday,

July 24th, as classic rock star Gary U.S. Bonds hits the boardwalk with Heather Hards and the Lil’ Mama Band. Next Wednesday July 31st, don’t miss the multi Grammy Award winning Phantom Blues Band with Dr. Phil & The Heart Attacks.

Atlantic City Boardwalk Summer Concert Series ▶Next ▶ Friday – Sunday from 6-9pm Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Join Atlantic City for free outdoor concerts this weekend.

Don’t miss Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns this Friday, July 19th, Triple Rail Run on Saturday, July 20th, and Screaming Broccoli on Sunday, July 21st.

Atlantic City Events

Jersey Boys ▶Now ▶ – July 21st Sound Waves at Hard Rock Tickets are $39 Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical and the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, the show follows the rise of four boys from Jersey who took the world by storm, and now they’re returning to the state where it all started.

Ducktown Summer Series: Kate Flannery ▶Thursday, ▶ July 18th & Friday, July 19th at 8pm Dante Hall Theater Tickets start at $30 Kate Flannery is widely known for playing the character of Meredith Palmer on NBC’s The Office for 9 seasons. The Lampshades, her cult comedy lounge act with veteran improviser Scott Robinson, has been running in Hollywood and comedy festivals all over the world since 2001.

AC Comedy Club: Alingon Miitra ▶▶ Friday, July 19th at 8 & 10pm AC Comedy Club at The Claridge Tickets are $29 Foghat ▶Friday, ▶ July 19th at 9pm Superstar Theater at Resorts Tickets start at $35 Foghat’s live performances show why the band is still around today. Constant touring is part of their DNA and the band just loves to play. Their love show is as intense as ever with the incredible energy and musicianship that one would expect and hope for from a seasoned band with such a long musical history.

Tyler Henry ▶Friday, ▶ July 19th & Saturday, July 20th at 9pm The Music Box at Borgata Tickets start at $69 The star of E! Entertainment’s mega hit television show, Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry, continues his Life Lessons tour across the country. Audiences will be treated to Tyler discussing his unique gift and how it affects his everyday life along with a multi-media video presentation with live readings and an audience Q&A. Atlantic City Blackjacks ▶Sunday, ▶ July 21st at 4pm Boardwalk Hall Tickets are $10 The Atlantic City Blackjacks play their final home game of the regular season next Sunday as they face off against the Baltimore Brigade.

Gladys Knight ▶Friday, ▶ July 26st at 8pm Borgata Event Center Tickets start at $69 Seven-time Grammy Award winner Gladys Knight is known for the hits she recorded from the 60s to the 80s with her group Gladys Knight and the Pips. She has recorded two number-one Billboard Hot 100 singles, eleven number-one R&B singles and six number-one R&B albums.

Rob Thomas ▶Saturday, ▶ July 27st at 9pm The Music Box at Borgata Tickets start at $73.50

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↘Continued from 13 Rob Thomas is best known as the lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, hits like Lonely No More and This is How a Heart Breaks and featured on Santana three time Grammy winning hit, Smooth.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd ▶Saturday, ▶ July 27st at 9pm The Music Box at Borgata Tickets start at $49 Kenny Wayne Shepherd has released several studio albums and experienced significant commercial success as a blues artist. From 1995 on, Shepherd took seven singles into the Top 10 and holds the record for the longest-running album on the Billboard Blues Chart with “Trouble is…”

Farmers Markets

Atlantic City Fresh Market ▶Saturdays ▶ from 1-5pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall Fresh Markets delivers a highly curated series of farmers and makers markets to the Jersey Shore and beyond. Visit atlanticcityfresh. com for more details.

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.

Galloway Green Market ▶Thursdays ▶ from 4-7pm

Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville Stop by Historic Smithville every Thursday all summer long for fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and so much more. The Galloway Green Market was started by Go Green Galloway and is celebrating its 3rd season of bringing locally grown food and unique products. Come support your local farmers and businesses.

Margate Community Farmers Market ▶Thursdays ▶ from 8:30am12pm Behind Steve & Cookie’s Monroe and Amherst Ave. Visit https://www. steveandcookies.com/margatefarmersmarket for updates.

Ocean City Farmers Market ▶Wednesdays ▶ from 8am-1pm Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds Corner of 6th St. and Asbury Ave. Sea Isle City Farmers Market ▶Tuesdays ▶ from 8am-1pm Excursion Park JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Ventnor City Farmers Market ▶Fridays ▶ from 8:30am-12pm Holy Trinity Parish Atlantic and Newport Avenues Visit facebook.com/ventnorcityfarmersmarket for updates.

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Community Events

Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave. Open to adults and teens. If you crochet, knit or do any other type of needlecraft, this is your club. Learn and practice your craft in a fun, welcome environment.

Painted Peace Rocks ▶▶ Friday, July 19th at 2pm Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Open to all ages. Enjoy creating painted peace rocks and other fun crafts.

Make one for yourself and make one to donate to support the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

Family Movie: In the Shadow of the Moon ▶Saturday, ▶ July 20th at 10am Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Open to all ages. Registration requested.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing with Ron Howard’s movie “In the Shadow of the Moon.” Popcorn and juice will be provided. Notify library staff regarding any food allergies.

Storytime University ▶Saturdays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Miss Debbie uses the latest books and some old favorites to help introduce new vocabulary and reinforce learning. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement while building language and literary skills.

Aliens: Escape from Earth with ScienceTellers ▶Saturday, ▶ July 20th at 11am

Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Suggested for ages 3-12. Join ScienceTellers as they demonstrate scientific principles through an action-packed alien adventure, filled with fun science projects throughout this intergalactic story.

Checkmates Chess Club ▶Saturdays ▶ 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.

Picture Yourself in Outer Space ▶Saturday, ▶ July 20th from 1:30-3:30pm Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Open to ages 3-11; younger children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration requested. Get a unique photo-op that puts you in orbit. Return the following week for a print-out of your photo.

Chad Juros Family Fun Magic Show ▶Saturday, ▶ July 20th at 2pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Open to all. Internationally recognized magician Chad Juros mixes a blend of magic, juggling & comedy along with lots of audience participation for an enjoyable afternoon of family fun.

Read and Play Baby Storytime ▶Mondays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr. Suggested for ages 6 months - 2 years and their parents. Registration required. Bring your child to enjoy songs, puppets, fingerplays, simple crafts, snacks & of course, books. Please advise staff of any food allergies.

Summer Crafts ▶Mondays ▶ and Wednesdays at 1pm Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr. Suggested for ages 5 and older. Registration required. Children and their guardians are invited to enjoy creating a weekly summer craft. This week’s craft theme is Red, White and Blue. Please register for each event separately.

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Grief/Loss Support Group ▶Mondays ▶ at 5pm Mental Health Association of Atlantic County 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 8, Galloway Individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction/substance use disorder will meet Mondays from June 3rd – July 8th.

The meeting is facilitated by a peer who received training and experienced this type of loss. For more information, call 609-652-3800.

Gathering Wool ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 10am Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome. Would you like to learn how to create original handcrafted blankets, scarves, sweaters and more? Join the group to stitch, loop, craft & chat. You won’t find a cozier club anywhere.

How to Crochet for Absolute Beginners ▶Tuesday, ▶ July 23rd at 2pm Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Open to all ages.

Registration requested.

Come and work on various crochet projects.

Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided if you don’t have them.

Lego Club ▶Tuesdays ▶ from 3-5pm 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 LEGOs, you supply the imagination.

Yoga for Life ▶Saturday, ▶ July 27th at 9:45am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee required for each session. Presented by Janet Hahn, certified instructor. No food 3 hours prior to class. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel.

A Universe of Movies Film Series ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 5pm Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Suggested for adults and interested teens.

Celebrate our galactic summer reading theme

with a collection of modern and classic science fiction titles and out-of-this-world documentaries.

Furry Buddies ▶Tuesday, ▶ July 23rd at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Read a story to Cody, Erin or Freedom, therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Women with Disabilities ▶Wednesdays ▶ at 3pm Atlantic Center for Independent Living 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 7, Galloway Women with all types of disabilities meet to network, find support and discuss common issues and topics. Call Marissa at 609-748-2253 ext. 321 for more information.

Craft Your Own Flower Crown ▶Wednesday, ▶ July 24th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Create a faux flower using our craft supplies and book pages. Suitable for all ages. This is a special craft for Summer to Love Your Library, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. Participants are invited to make a crown for themselves and make an extra for the library.

Welcome Warriors ▶Thursdays ▶ 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. Beginners welcome! Pre-registration is required. Call 609-823-7952 or visit ventnorarts.org for more information. Come visit and see what we’re doing. 6500 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor.

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t's Saturday morning and the surf is up for some very eager children participating in the Heart of Surfing, a nonprofit organization that offers families with autism and other special needs surfing every Saturday morning throughout the summer.

The sounds of excited children and their enthusiastic parents can be heard as the children and parents arrive. They clamor to get to the sign-up board and get fitted for their lifevest.

Volunteers form a circle to discuss how the day is going to go, and then it’s

off to match up each child with a volunteer instructor. These volunteers are here to lend a helping hand and their hearts to children with varying disabilities, who are just as eager to start the day.

As you look down the beach, there are children being paddled out

Aiden Perkins of EHT surfs with the famous Booker D. Surfdog.

Dylan Van Orden stands for the first time as the crowd cheers.

on boards to wait and others are already riding a wave. Some children are on their bellies with their volunteer on the boards with them, others are riding in alone. All of the sudden you hear the jubilant cry from the beach, “My child is STANDING!" Everyone looks and celebrates

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the special moment, some knowing their child might be next , and some just satisfied that their child is even on the board at all.

One such parent is Erin-Leigh Van Orden. She drives down from Edison NJ every Saturday with her two boys. One has Autism and the other has Down Syndrome. She loves the no judgement zone that envelops the Heart of Surfing, and knows that the joy her boys will get from Surfing is well worth the 2 hour drive each way to be there. This past week was her week ,after waiting 3 years, her boy was the one riding in standing up on the surfboard! Everyone was cheering, and the cameras were out. What an exciting memorable moment.

Another exciting addition to the Heart of Surfing are the visiting surf dogs Onyx Shorepound and Booker D Surfdog! These are surfing service dogs, specially trained to ride the waves with children with special needs. As they arrive to the beach, children and adults alike take notice and run over to give them some attention before they head off towards the water.

After a warm up ride into shore, the dogs are ready to buddy up with a special needs’ child on the board with them. As the children paddle out to wait for a wave they get to look at and pet the dogs. When the right wave comes along, it’s all business.

The child either stands with the dog on the back of the board or rides in on their bellies. What an exciting experience to witness!

If you have a child that is differently abled or you want to volunteer, the summer is still in full swing with Heart of Surfing. Their home beach is 57th street in Ocean City, and they meet at 9am on Saturdays. For a full schedule of upcoming events which includes a events in Brigantine, Margate, Longport, North Wildwood and Atlantic City, you can check out Heart of Surfing on Facebook.com/ heartofsurfing

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Oh what a Night in Venice!

Ocean City's Annual Boat Parade

Photos by Donald B Kravitz

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aturday, July 13, 2019 marked the 65th Anniversary of Ocean City's Night In Venice Boat Parade. With thousands of spectators lining the back bay a great and enjoyable time was had by all the boat occupants and by the cheering crowds.

Donald B. Kravitz is an Entertainment & Special Events photographer for national publications including Getty Images & Miss America

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2019 Boat and House Contest Results Best in show 25’ and over: #244, Diablo, Michael DeSalis, Celebrating 21 Years of OCBP Best in show 24’ and under: #220, Sponge Bob Square Boat, Ray Rafetto, OCNJ: The Greatest Show on Earth Best Lead Boat: #207, Miss Heiny, Robert Moss, Kate Flannery Best Commercial: #267, Carefree Boat Club, Mike McNulty, Carefree Boat Club Best Non-Profit: #214, Carol B, Eric Rossina, "Newsies" Best Decorated 25’ and over • 1st Place: #227, Shanti, Jennifer Toner, 80’s Movies at The Strand • 2nd Place: #221, Salty Fish, Josh Fisher, Rocky • 3rd Place: #229, Top Knot, Ed Collet, Woodstock Best Decorated 24’ and under • 1st Place: #220, Sponge Bob Square Boat, Ray Rafetto, OCNJ: The Greatest Show on Earth • 2nd Place: #230, That’s What Sea Said, The Young & Beiswinger Families, Spongebob Square Pants • 3rd Place: #233, The Crabby Daddy, Justin Montgomery, Under the Sea Comic 25’ and over 1st Place: #254, High Roller, Michael Tabasso, OCritaville Comic 24’ and under • 1st Place: #246, Kiki, Bob Kilgore, 50th Year of Moon Landing • 2nd Place: #242, Suntracker, Pirates Cove Marina, Rub a Dub Dub, 65 Years of Clean Family Fun Musical 25’ and over 1st Place: #215, Keyport Princess, Victor Hartley, OCTC Show Choir

Musical 24’ and under 1st Place: #252, Flounder Pounder, Christopher Rosica, First Place Winner NIV…65 Years Ago • 2nd Place: #208, Cobia 237 – Freedom, Josh Rosella, Andrew Hink • 3rd Place: #236, The Three C’s, John T. Lawless, The Greatest Band in the World “KISS” Original 25’ and over • 1st Place: #244, Diablo, Michael DeSalis, Celebrating 21 Years of OCBP • 2nd Place: #231, Everglad, Robert Hicks, Walking on the Moon • 3rd Place: #264, Brown Eyed Girl, Don & Denese Terry, Fireball Original 24’ and under • 1st Place: #253, Rockin-n-Reeling, Chris Leo, Ocean City Beach Patrol Superheros • 2nd Place: #237, Mary Mack, Joe Zaffarese, 1950s Icons Classic 24’ and under 1st Place: #247, CASCO, Mike Caserta, Be Our Guestfor Night in Venice Decorated by Kids Boat 24’ and under 1st Place: #265, Fireball, Richard Wheeler, All American House Contest Zone 1: • 1st Place: #75, Hornyak, Party Like A Rock Star • 2nd Place: #14, Weckerly, A Bay Luau • Tie 3rd Place: #85, Delibertis, Vikings On Vacation • Tie 3rd Place: #83, Dolaway, Luau Zone 2: • 1st Place: #133, Cabano, Celebrating 65 Years of NIV/65 Years of Elena & Luigi • 2nd Place: #48 DuBois, 44 Years of NIV •

3rd Place: #27, Palmieri, Baby Shark in Oc Doo Doo Doo Zone 3: • 1st Place: #33, Kelly, Roaring 20’s Seashore Style • Tie - 2nd Place: #22, Lombardo/Peak, Mardi Gras in OC • Tie – 2nd Place: #120, Tighe, Old Town Saloon • 3rd Place: #151, Tamburri/Wolfe, Music Through The Decades Zone 4: • 1st Place: #37, Thorton, Always Having A BALL on Pleasure Ave. • 2nd Place: #140, Hernandez, Cheers to 65 Years • 3rd Place: #129, Adcock, Celebrating the Bay Coast to Coast Zone 5: • 1st Place: #7, Thorton, Big Top On The Bay • Tie 2nd Place: #98, Lawver, Sucker For OC • Tie 2nd Place: #148 Tomasello, Knights in Venice • 3rd Place: #80, Sage, OCNJ Home of the Party Animal for 65 Years Zone 6: • 1st Place: #100, Myers, OC History and Memories • 2nd Place: #39, Chiumento, Happy 50th Birthday Scooby Doo • 3rd Place: #17, Gifford, Celebrating Miss Zone 7: • 1st Place: #95, Lieb/Geiger, Friends & Family on the Dock of the Bay since 1964 • 2nd Place: #155, Miller, Night In Venison • 3rd Place: #43, McCarraker/Prettyman, Under the Sea Zone 8: • 1st Place: #90, Kolea, Christmas in Venice •

2nd Place: #122, Boyle, Roamin on the Venetian Bayou • 3rd Place: #56, Borkowski, Flashback to the 80’s Zone 9: • 1st Place: #55, Trabbold, 65 Jersey Shore Pies • 2nd Place: #102, Maxwell & Maxwell, Stone Age • 3rd Place: #101, Hoffman, Woodstock Zone 10: • 1st Place: #70, Brand, Back To The Future • 2nd Place: #107, Sutera, Mount “OC”lympus The Greek Gods Have Blessed 65 Years Of NIV • 3rd Place: #64, Bruccoleri, It’s A Whole New World In Ocean City Zone 11: • 1st Place: #94, O’Flynn, First NIV in 1954 • 2nd Place: #67, Weigel, Pirates Lady Looks At 80 • 3rd Place: #97, Ruh, Mardi Gras Zone 12: • 1st Place: #11, Cassidy, OC’s New Year’s Rockin Eve • 2nd Place: #126, Votta, Save The Bees • 3rd Place: #41, Hill, Summer Of Love/Wwoodstock Zone 13: • 1st Place: #60, VanStone, Celebrating the 50’s with a Twist • 2nd Place: #2, Coluzzi, Celebrate 65 Years of “The Greatest Show on the Bay” • 3rd Place: #34 Barnet, Celebrating New Orleans at Madi Gras Zone 14 (Best Condo/Commercial): • 1st Place: #51, Harbor House, The Grinch That Stole Christmas • 2nd Place: #153, Ocean City Yacht Club •

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Ocean City Happenings

Bike Auction and Surf Fest Coming Up This Week

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he City of Ocean City will hold its annual Bicycle Auction 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Shelter Road Recycling Center at 1 Shelter Road (off Tennessee Avenue). The city lets anybody bid on used bicycles that have been deemed by the Ocean City Police Department to be abandoned or unclaimed. Approximately 100 bicycles and other items will be for sale.

In a typical auction, successful bids range from $1 to $350 — the event provides a great opportunity to purchase bikes at low cost. Registration for the event begins at 9 a.m., and a driver’s license, passport or valid ID is required to register. All items are sold “as is/where is” with no warranties implied or offered. Accepted forms of payment are bank checks with ID, traveler’s checks and cash. No credit cards will be accepted. Rain date is Thursday, July 18.

The 16th annual Chip Miller Surf Fest will bring a day of fun to Ocean City (July 19) and benefit a good cause.

The event was created in 2004 in memory of Chip Miller, who proudly raised his family in Ocean City.

Miller was known worldwide for his passion for Corvettes and his resilient positive attitude. In 2003, he was diagnosed with a rare disease called Amyloidosis, which occurs when abnormal protein, called amyloid, builds up in one or more organs causing malfunction.

Just a few short months after diagnosis, the world lost an incredibly special person.

Proceeds from the event will help to prevent this from happening to others.

The Surf Fest starts at 8 a.m. Friday (July 19) with check-in at 7 a.m. at the Seventh Street Surfing Beach. Join local surfing professional Rob Kelly in this grass-roots family event. In addition to surfing contests among some of the best surfers on the East Coast, activities will include plenty of the latest and greatest from surfing manufacturers, including clothing, surfboards, sunglasses and some free apparel launches. Rain date is July 20.

The fun continues on Friday evening (July 19) with the fourth annual

Daily Paint Jams

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Birthday Parties • Fundraisers Private Events

Slide for Amyloidosis and Taste of Ocean City. The “Taste” runs 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and features some of the surrounding area’s finest food from spots including Bungalow Bowls, Boyar’s, Red’s Jersey Mex, Sandwich Bar, The Farm Stand at 14th, Uncle

Bill’s Pancake House, Playa Bowls, Hank’s Hot Sauce and Hula Grill.

The “Slide” runs 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and includes access to all water slides at the Ocean City Water Park (Boardwalk at Plymouth Place). The Taste of Ocean City is also at the Water Park. For prices and more information, visit www.chipmiller.org or call 717-243-7855, ext. 113.

The third annual Chip Miller Skate Fest is set for Sunday (July 21) at the Ocean City Skate Park (Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue). A variety of contests for skaters of all ages starts at 11 a.m. with registration opening at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www. chipmiller.org.

ALSO THIS WEEK JULY 17 – Wacky Wednesday (Doughnut-on-a-String Eating Contest): Participants will need to eat an entire doughnut -- no hands allowed -- without letting it fall off the string. The first to finish wins.

Contest is free and limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30 a.m. at the Music Pier (Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk).

JULY 19-20 – Book Sale: Shop for books, audio items and more 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the atrium of the Ocean City Free Public Library (1735 Simpson Avenue).

Hosted by Friends and Volunteers of Ocean City Free Public Library. Info at www.friendsvolunteersocfpl.com.

JULY 21 – You Can Dance If You Want To: The Ocean City Pops presents a celebration of dance and the music that makes you dance. Classical, jazz, film, and theater favorites from past and present. Dancing in your seats and in the aisles is encouraged! 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25/20.

Ocean City Music Pier. Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, call 609 399-6111 or stop by the Music Pier Box Office.

JULY 23 – Children’s Theater Series - Stellaluna, The Musical: The Ocean City Theatre Company pres-

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ents a musical based on the popular books by Janell Cannon. 10:30 a.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day-of.

Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, call 609 399-6111 or stop by the Music Pier Box Office.

COMING UP IN JULY JULY 24 – Wacky Wednesday - Christmas in July: Celebrate the holiday season in July with a special craft and a visit from Santa while he is in town on vacation. Dress in red and green to participate in our wacky Christmas-meets-summer fashion show. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30 a.m. at the Music Pier.

JULY 24 – Broadway By Request: The Ocean City Pops provide a unique evening of musical theater entertainment spanning eight decades of music from the Broadway stage. 7:30 p.m. show at the Ocean City Music Pier. Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, call 609 3996111 or stop by the Music Pier Box Office.

JULY 25 – OCBP Women’s Lifeguard Invitational Races: 34th Street Beach, 6:15 pm. Women representing the 15 beach patrols on the South Jersey coast will be competing in this annual invitational race. For more information, call 609399-6111.

JULY 26-27 – THE WEDDING SINGER (The Musical): This production features Ocean City Theatre Company’s High School Junior Company. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer's sparkling new score does for the '80s what Hairspray did for the '60s. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, call 609 399-6111 or stop by the Music Pier Box Office.

JULY 28 – The British are Coming: The Ocean City Pops will ‘travel’ across the pond to the United Kingdom for an evening that puts the spotlight on British composers, musicians and culture. The show will feature the songs of Elton John, the Beatles and Andrew Lloyd Webber, and classical composers such as Ralph Vaughn Williams and Gustav Holst. 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Visit oceancityvacation. com/boxoffice, call 609 399-6111 or stop by the Music Pier Box Office.

JULY 29 – JON ANDERSON of YES: Backed by an all-star band, Anderson brings his best tour to-date to Ocean City to perform the music of YES, songs from his new album, 1000 Hands, and much more! The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. For tickets, please visit Ticketmaster.

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ver 100 Margate residents converged on Ross School this past Saturday morning, July 13.

Attendees wanted to know how their long lost Margate boardwalk could be rebuilt.

The Margate Boardwalk Committee, lead by Glenn Klotz, presented facts, figures and expert opinion that answered Glenn Klotz on Ventnor Boardwalk some key questions: Access to the beach has become How would a new boardwalk be built? What are the costs? What are extremely difficult, if not impossible, the pros and cons of re-building the for large segments of our popula8,500-foot-long structure? tion: The Margate Boardwalk Commit●● The elderly, who cannot scale the tee: Glenn Klotz, Stefanie Bloch, Eldunes to get to the water len Lichtenstein and Steve Davidson. ●● Those with disabilities, no railings Margate Commissioner Maury to help get over the dunes Blumberg was there. So was Atlantic ●● Young families, loaded with gear, County Exec, Denny Levinson. Forget stuck moving wheeled carts mer EHT Mayor, NJ Senator Sonny over dunes McCullough was also in attendance. ●● Boaters, who used to bring their County Exec Levinson told Klotz: catamarans from the bulkheads ‘the Margate boardwalk idea is a to the water 14 ft high dunes not only blocked no-brainer’. scenic views, but made life miserable Margate Boardwalk for those with walking challenges.

Easy beach access was substantially Report Summary: Why rebuild the Margate Boarddiminished. walk that was destroyed by a 1944 Boardwalk Committee: Our storm? beautiful beach has been broken, Answer: Help fix various probdegraded. The degraded condition lems brought about by the 2017 of Margate’s beach will soon harm dune, beach and sewer pipe project. our precious reputation as a 1st class The ACOE, Army Corp of Engineers family-style resort town. tried to fix one problem, but caused In the aftermath of Super Storm several others.

Sandy, a dune system was forced What have we lost? Views, Acupon us by the State of New Jersey cess and Connections. Residents of and the Army Corp of Engineers.

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The proposed wooden walkway would span from Fredericksburg ave in Ventnor, all the way to the border of Longport.

Estimated costs of a rebuilt, Margate boardwalk range from $14 to $24 million, depending on type of boardwalk desired.

Black Locust wood would be used to rebuild the Margate boardwalk. Black Locust has “high natural durability, is heavy and hard. Sustainable forestry. These hardy trees grow fast. ●●Efficient

Pic: Philly.com / Tom Gralish The result is a radically altered landscape and a degraded experience of our previously magnificent beach.

Once flat, wide and easy to access, our beach is now home to a huge wall of sand placed directly in its middle, horizontally dividing the ocean from the rest of Margate. This has created a very large “Dead Zone” between the bulkhead entrances to the beach and the dunes, as long as a city block in many areas.

The beach is now divided by 5, sewer pipe / outfalls.

A rebuilt Margate boardwalk would feature much easier access.

40 access ramps would transport beach-goers from the street ends to the boardwalk. The 27 ft wide boardwalk would be safety nestled behind and above the controversial, man-made dune.

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Some worry that a boardwalk will increase crime. Actually, the exact opposite is true. Research was shared by Stockton University professor and criminologist Marissa Levy showing that a boardwalk could actually boost public safety.

FAC T: The crime rates, currently, in Margate and Ventnor are similarly low.

Ventnor (with a boardwalk) does not have significantly more crime than Margate. ●● The pro posed boardwalk could increase informal surveillance. Residents Beach sewer pipes funnel contaminates into surf biking, walking,

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Assuming Margate police would utilize the boardwalk as Ventnor police do, the proposed boardwalk could increase formal surveillance. Police could patrol the boardwalk, assist residents and visitors, and respond faster to calls for service.

Increased pedestrian/runner/ biker safety – residents may be more likely to walk, run, or bike on the boardwalk and less likely to impede traffic on Atlantic Avenue or on other streets in Margate.

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When the Time is Right to Get a Dog

By Marci Lutsky

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any years ago, my husband and I adopted a dog. It was before we were married and we had all the time in the world to spend with our dog, Lucy. We lived in Manhattan at the time and our weekend days centered around driving to the best dog park in Brooklyn. Sadly Lucy passed away five years ago when our twins were three and we took some time to breathe before feeling ready to add another dog to our family. Our kids have been asking (begging) for a dog and we caved. Two weeks ago we adopted a rescue dog, Cam and it feels has fit right in.

I have to admit that I was very nervous about starting over with a puppy. We have enjoyed so much freedom over the years to spend long

stretches of time out of the house without having to worry about taking out a furry friend. Even though my kids put ‘Get a dog’ at the top of their summer bucket list and I knew how much they wanted one, I knew that the bulk of the responsibility for tending to the dog would fall on me.

So how did we determine when the time was right? My twins are eight and it felt like a great time for them to get a dog. They are old enough that they can take the dog out and tend to her in certain ways like putting out her meals. This is teaching them great responsibility and appreciation for taking care of others.

If you are thinking of getting a dog, there are many factors to consider.

First, do you want to rescue a dog or a adopt one from a breeder. Our first dog we got from a breeder and this time around we felt strongly about adopting from a dog rescue. If you identify a dog

rescue that you believe is reputable, you can keep an eye on the dogs they have available.

Many rescues have puppies. We ended up getting a three-month old Labrador and spaniel mix.

I will not sugarcoat this one… dog training is not easy. It can be es-

pecially challenging with young kids. We started using the services of a dog trainer last week.

I scheduled her to come in the evening so as a family, we could all be present. Consistency is so important with dog training and I wanted to make sure we were all absorbing the same information so we could all be using the same commands. In just a short time, our puppy’s behavior has already improved thanks to dog training.

Getting a dog is a big decision. Many parents of young children hear constantly from their kids that they want to get a dog. Make sure you have the time (and patience) for house training and behavior training.

Having a dog is so special and will surely bring smiles to kids while also teaching them responsibility. We are so happy with Cam, our new puppy.

She has already added so much fun and joy to our family.

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

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Pre-Listing Home Inspections: The Real Benefit to Sellers

By Linda Hinchman

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RS, ABR Broker Associate, Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty Before you list your property with a Realtor, have you asked yourself “do I know the condition and structural integrity of my home?" and “how do I get the most from the sale of my home?” As a seller you do not have to wait for a buyer to come along to have your home inspected.

Choosing to do your own pre-listing home inspection allows a seller to find out the condition of their home before it hits the market. Doing this will give you the information you need to be a confident seller and it will contribute to a smoother sale process.

The results of a home inspection are often the reason a home sale falls apart. Negotiations for home repairs is a common hurdle in the real estate process. Also, in some cases, it becomes the point at which the sale price is renegotiated or adjusted and leaves the seller in a position of making financial concessions to the buyer to cover repairs. This may ultimately

reduce the sale price that was originally agreed upon by the buyer and seller.

Of key importance is to make sure you choose an experienced and capable home inspector who will do a thorough job to find all the issues related to your p ro p e r t y.

Whether t h ere a re minor repairs or major defects found as a result of a pre-listing home inspection, doing the inspection in advance gives the seller the ability to determine their own schedule for making repairs. This will eliminate having to rush to find available skilled contractors who can make repairs within contract time frames.

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For most sellers, the pre-listing home inspection makes sense. However, sellers need to keep in mind that a pre-listing inspection brings other responsibilities .

For one, the seller will have to pay for the pre-listing inspection. However, the cost of an inspection is minimal compared to the benefit and knowledge that the inspection results bring. The average cost the seller is approximately 1/10 of 1% of the sale price of their home. Having a pre-listing home inspection costs very little on the front end but the return on investment on the backend

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Also, once a seller is aware of any problems or issues with their property, they are legally required to disclose this information to their Realtor and any potential buyers. If the seller has the financial resources to make the repairs prior to listing, then this will resolve the needed repairs. If the seller does not have the financial resources to make repairs this could impact the listing price of the property and affect the eventual sale.

A pre-listing home inspection is probably the best money spent for a seller as they prepare to list their home on the market. It is always better to find any issues and defects with your home prior to listing your house for sale because those defects are eventually going to be found. A pre-listing inspection gives both the buyer and seller peace of mind about the home's condition. It can give a buyer the confidence they need to make an offer. And finally, it allows the Realtors to do a better job for their clients.

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Paddles Up for Gilda’s Club South Jersey

By Steffen Klenk

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his past Sunday, Gilda’s Club South Jersey held a unique event for a worthy cause.

Hundreds of participants, volunteers, vendors, and spectators gathered near Mays Landing for their

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City fourth annual Dragon Boat Festival.

More than 650 paddlers and 31 teams took to Lake Lenape for a day of family friendly fun.

The history of dragon tures that can boating can be sleep for thoutraced back to sands of years.

The dotting, or ancient Chinese painting, of the culture. The first dragon eyes symbolizes boat originated the end of its slumber For in south central those that parChina over 2,500 years take in this ritual, ago. Since its it is considered of inception, draggesture of goodon boat racing will and fortune. has become The event the foundation also featured of many water a wide array of local food and rituals. drink vendors Prior to the were also on start of Saturhand, under day’s festivities, April and Kassie Johnston enjoy the spectacle of the direction of organizers and the Dragon Boat Race. race leaders Jon Henderson, took part in a traditional ceremony owner of Good Time Tricycle Produccalled the Awakening of the Dragon, or tions. Jon is best known for producing painting of the eyes. In Chinese culture, ↘Continued on 28 dragons are regarded as mystical crea-

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be made possible without the collective help of volunteers.

“We rely on volunteers and individuals who give their time to help our cause, and that’s what makes this event so successful.

These are good human beings giving their time.”

D r a g o n boat racing has Participants take part in a traditional eye dotting ceremony, known gained popularity also as the Awakening of the Dragon, to kick off the days festivities. amongst women prominent local events including the battling breast cancer. The movement annual Atlantic City Seafood Festival started twenty years ago with Canadian and Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival. specialist Donald C. McKenzie. He advised The Dragon his patients to Boat Festival join dragon boat is Gilda’s Club teams as a way of South Jerto exercise and bond with other sey’s largest cancer patients. fundraiser of He would soon the year; the organization discover that the has raised over paddling move$100,000 this ment relieved year to help the effects of post-treatment local individuals with cancer. Eileen Dillon, Special Events symptoms, strengthened their chest musDirector, says that this event would not cles and aided in psychological well being.

A flower ceremony takes place at the water's edge, commemorating all individuals who are affected by cancer and those who have lost their battle to cancer.

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Nearly twenty years later, dragon boat races have become an annual tradition, not just here in America, but globally. The IBCPC (International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission) recently held their Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy, attracting over one hundred teams and thousands of participants.

Paul Herron, CEO of Gilda’s Club South Jersey, stresses the importance of the local community. “There is a community of 20 people on that boat who are working together for a single cause.”

Several local businesses, rowing organizations and families touched by cancer came together and formed their own dragon boat teams. All in all, it was a spectacular day and all for a very worthy cause.

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Lionel Richie - Playing the Hits, Had Them Dancing All Night Long

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ionel Richie played to sold out crowds this past Friday and Saturday at Hard Rock after playing two shows earlier in May of this year at the Hard Rock as well. Richie related to the crowd well. Performing now for over 50 years, he was a master at interacting with the audience. The audience in the crowd was shown on the big screen behind him throughout the concert. Richie’s tight 6-piece band had two keyboard players, one of whom played the saxophone, flute, and harmonica as well on most songs.

Richie started with the hits songs “Running With The Night,” “Easy,” and “My Love,” and then “Penny Lov-

er.” Richie played all the hits nonstop for 2 hours straight.

Richie was born and raised in Tuskegee, Alabama. He graduated from Joliet Township High School, East Campus, in Joliet, Illinois.

A star tennis player in Joliet, he accepted a tennis scholarship to at tend Tu s k e g e e Institute, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. Richie spent years studying divinity to become a priest in the Episcopal Church, but ultimately decided he was not "priest material" and decided to continue his musical career.

Richie learned the piano by watching his grandmother play. Richie would watch and memorize the hand

movements of his grandmother, a classically trained pianist, when he was younger. He would later learn to play by ear.

Beginning in 1968, Richie was a member of the funk and soul band, the Commodores.

Richie, shy when younger, had to be convinced by band members to switch from sa xophone to lead singer.

The Commodores toured with The Jackson 5. Their support slot on that tour in the early ’70s resulted in the Commodores landing a record deal. Richie's style of ballads with the Commodores and in his solo career launched him as one of the most successful balladeers of the 1980’s.

Over the course of his musical ca-

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The song also won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. In 2016, Richie received the Songwriters Hall of Fame's highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award.

The Commodores’ first several albums had a danceable, funky sound, as in such tracks as "Machine Gun" and "Brick House," which got one of

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O the biggest rounds of applause from the crowd that night at the Hard Rock. Over time, Richie wrote and sang more romantic, easy-listening ballads such as "Easy," "Three Times a Lady," "Still," and the breakup ballad "Sail On." Richie launched a solo career in 1982, and his 1982 debut solo album, Lionel Richie, contained three hit singles: the Grammy winning U.S. number-one song "Truly," and the top five hits "You Are" and "My Love." The album hit No. 3 on the music charts and sold over 4 million copies. His 1983 follow-up album, Can't Slow Down, sold over twice as many copies and won the Grammy Award for Album of the

Year, propelling him into the first rank of international superstars. He also co-wrote the 1985 charity single "We Are the World" with Michael Jackson, which sold over 20 million copies. This song was his next to the last song he performed that night, with the crowd singing along. The final encore song was the big hit "All Night Long." The sold out crowd left in good spirits, knowing they saw a great performer deliver a fantastic show packed with hit songs.

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h how I love the beach!

The feeling of the sand between my toes, the gorgeous sunsets, the salty waves on hot summer days.

It can be the best place on this earth, but the beach also can be a little tricky to maneuver and you do have to make advance preparations before you go.

If you have kids, this can increase what you really need to bring to the beach ten fold.

While my kids are a little older, I will never forget the overwhelming feeling of getting ready to have a peaceful time at the beach… it was actually downright difficult.

Today I want to share some of my favorite beach tips. I promise they will make your trip to the beach a little easier and leave you with more time for fun!

1. Protect your precious phone from sand and water (especially the sand)by putting it in a ziplock bag. You can still use it through the plastic.

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One Person’s Opinion Is Not Enough To Justify It As Truth

By Christina Sciarretta

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i! I cheerfully greeted my regional manager one Friday morning.

“Hi, Christina,” he replied, “Wow, You have lost weight.”

“Oh! Well, thank you!”

“No, I’m not saying that, as in you look great, I’m saying that as the father of a former anorexic who is concerned when I see someone who looks like you.”

I stood amongst a room full of colleagues, with my face as red as the stop sign that I wanted to bludgeon him with. I had no words. Because really, what do you say to your regional manager who just announced to an entire room that you look anorexic?

Nothing. I said nothing.

For fifteen years, I’d been a dance teacher. There were years I taught

ten, fifteen, even eighteen classes and private lessons per week on top of launching my real estate career. I taught competitive dance, hip hop, ballet, and contemporary. I was strong.

I had muscle, but I’d also had two children back to back, which added weight and fat, like it does to every woman’s body. But now, my maternal cushion was gone and I’d stopped teaching dance to commit my time to building my real estate business. Never before had I spent so much time in a chair in front of a computer screen.

I hustled every day, building the foundation of a real estate team, researching, appointments, hugging clients at the settlement table, and wash, and rinse, and repeat. I was going a mile per minute, chasing my passion, determined to be successful no matter how much energy it took.

As a result, I lost weight. When your body is used to intensely working out for ten to eighteen hours per week and you stop it dead in its tracks, you lose weight, because you lose muscle.

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times you lose all of your muscle.

I say that now, as though I was confident when I left that room, knowing that I was perfectly healthy, but I wasn’t. I was consumed by the thought that I looked disturbing enough for my boss to call me out in the middle of a room of my colleagues. It consumed me. It also confused me. How is it that I feel amazing in a dress, but the longer I linger in the mirror, the more disgusting I feel? Why do I feel the need to change into 4 outfits, until I find one that hides my bony shoulders?

Things got even more confusing, when I finally decided to go to the doctor… two years later. I walked into my Doctor’s office, expecting him to tell me his concerns about my weight.

“Ah, six pounds, you’ve lost, since we last saw you in 2017,” my Doctor said, as he swung around on his stool, smiling and eyeing me up, “Let’s take a look at you!”

“Yeah, I know. I probably don’t have the best eating habits. Sometimes I am so busy, I barely eat until dinner, and then I totally snack it up after, so I think I must be nutrient deficient. Plus I do yoga in the morning, so I am burning calories and sweating and not putting the right nutrients in and I also have a super stressful job, so there’s that and…”

He looked at me puzzled, “I’m just ordering a normal yearly blood panel on you. You don’t need any extra testing, you are the happiest and healthiest person I’ve seen all week!”

I had no words again. Because really, what do you say

to your lifelong-knows-everything-about-you-medical expert, who in one breath, just gave the self-love back that you had lost two years prior?

I’d left that company all together, but still that seed remained planted in my heart and it grew into a tree that was so big that it shaded my view of myself.

Here is the lesson that I learned: ONE PERSON’S OPINION IS NOT ENOUGH TO JUSTIFY IT AS TRUTH. What untruth are you holding onto and continuing to believe, because one small person left the bomb and walked away as it detonated? Break the pattern as fast as you can, because the damage that our tongues do to one another is brutal. The longer you let that thought linger, the larger the thought will become, and the more fuzzy the love you have for yourself will become. No one has the right to do that to you. It’s your (and my) choice to let it remain there or to let it go. Fill your mind with truth about who you are, and the lies will be smothered out. Until next time Shore Locals, I am sending you peace, love, and good vibes from my beach chair to your’s, and I am wishing Shore Local a happy 100th issue!

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Views from the Shore

By Brian Cahill

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t seems like my family’s gone through about 500 cans of sunscreen already and it’s only the middle of July. The message that we’ve all been hearing for years is to protect ourselves from the sun.

I’ve read articles on Facebook about this. I’ve listened to various people on the sidelines of soccer games talk about it.

But I’ve never heard why we need to slather on the sun screen directly from a true expert, until now.

It’s my pleasure to connect you with Dr. Jason Miller, board certified dermatologist and Regional Medical Director of Schweiger Dermatology Group. Dr Miller is a consulting physician with Shore Cancer Center.

Human beings are designed to be outdoors and Dr. Miller has simple sun-safe advice: hats and sun protective clothing along with sunscreen will keep skin safe and younger looking longer while lowering your risk of skin cancer. One in five people will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, according to Dr. Miller. He called it the most preventable form of cancer, one that is often easily treated if diagnosed early.

The Sun May Be Stronger Than You Think The rays of the sun are strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The American Cancer Society (ACS) advises to limit direct sunlight for too long and if there is a question of just how strong the sun’s rays are, use the shadow test. If your shadow is shorter than you are, the sun’s rays are the strongest and it is important to protect yourself.

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major risk factor in most skin cancers. Sunlight is the main source of UV rays. Tanning lamps and beds are also sources of UV rays. People who get a lot of UV exposure from these sources are at greater risk for skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Even though UV rays make up only a small portion of the sun’s rays, they are the main cause of the sun’s damaging effects on the skin.

Ultraviolet rays consist of long waves (UVA) and short waves (UVB).

The UVA rays age skin cells, are linked to wrinkles and can damage

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their DNA and play a role in some skin cancers. The American Cancer Society indicates that tanning beds give off large amounts of UVA. The UVB rays can damage skin cells’ DNA directly, and are the main rays that cause sunburns and are thought to cause most skin cancers.

Dr. Miller said he recommends common sense sun safety. Try to avoid the mid-day sun if possible.

Schedule outdoor plans for early or late in the day. Use a hat and sun protective clothing when possible, and most importantly, apply sunscreen every day - even if it is cloudy.

When in the water or on a boat, Dr. Miller said there is added exposure to the sun due to the reflection off of the water. It is so important to remember to reapply the sunscreen and ideally wear protective clothing and hats as well.

Sun protective clothing like SPF (sun protection factor) treated shirts, hats or rash guards add a layer of protection in the sun.

Apply that Sunscreen!

Dr. Miller suggests that sunscreens with an SPF of 30 or higher are sufficient for most people. But applying it once and calling it a day is not enough. According to Dr. Miller, sunscreen should be reapplied every 2-3 hours, even if the sunscreen is labeled water-resistant.

Earlier this year, news reports questioned if sunscreens were actually providing the level of protection listed on the container. Dr. Miller explained that there are two classes of sunscreen ingredients- physical and chemical blockers. He said physical blockers include zinc or titanium and are often the best and safest sunscreen ingredients, although they may be less cosmetically elegant due to their thickness and white residue.

Chemical blockers include oxybenzone or avobenzone - these work well and are more elegant (offering clear or spray formulations), but involve chemicals that theoretically can be absorbed into the blood or may affect the health of aquatic life.

Dr. Miller weighed in on tanning beds, saying there is no safe way to use a tanning bed. He added that both the American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have published on the significant increase in risk of all forms of skin cancer in those who utilize tanning beds. Dr. Miller suggests spray tans are safe.

Slip! Slop! Slap! ® and Wrap The American Cancer Society’s awareness campaign for skin cancer prevention promotes the slogan “Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap”. It re-

minds people of the four key ways they can protect themselves from UV radiation: Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat and Wrap on sunglasses to protect your eyes and sensitive skin around them.

Be Summer Smart with Free Skin Cancer Screenings During the summer the Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health will be offering free skin cancer screenings in Atlantic and Cape May counties.

No registration is required. Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health is a regional chronic disease prevention coalition funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Cancer Control and Prevention, and Shore Medical Center is the lead agency for Atlantic and Cape May counties. ●● Cape May- Saturday July 20, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Convention Hall ●● Longport- Saturday July 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at S 35th Ave. Gazebo ●● Sea Isle City- Sunday July 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at JFK Promenade ●● Atlantic City- Sunday Aug. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McClinton Park, New Hampshire Ave. The Shore Cancer Center, located just across the street from Shore Medical Center, was designed and developed to bring the most advanced cancer care available to the people of southern New Jersey in a private and attractive space that is comfortable for patients, their families and friends. Since 1987, Shore Medical Center has received approval from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC), by meeting or exceeding the organization’s stringent standards for patient care. For more information call 609653-3500.

Shore has been the lead agency for the Cancer Education and Early Detection (CEED)* program in Atlantic County since 1997. Through this program, Shore is able to provide FREE cancer screenings to people who live in Atlantic County and are uninsured or underinsured with a limited income. It only takes a few minutes to see if you qualify. US citizenship is not required. For more information on the CEED program call 609-653-3484.

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Lucy “McFly’s” 138th birthday goes “BACK TO THE BEGINNING” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Save Lucy Committee.

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ucy the Elephant, our World Famous National Historic Landmark, will celebrate her 138th birthday on Saturday, July 20th from 10am to 8pm. Rain date is Sunday, July 21st Returning this year…a trackless train offering rides between Decatur Ave. and Cedar Grove Ave. (the same route Lucy took in 1970 when she made her historic move) all day long.

Everyone’s favorite STILT-WALKER, MACKIE, will be on hand to greet Lucy’s friends and help celebrate her special day. Again this year, Lucy will have a carnival Midway complete with games and jersey shore food favorites.

No birthday party would be complete without hotdogs, soda, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones,

ice cream, funnel cakes deep fried Oreos, nachos, and of course, birthday cake.

We will have a nine hole minigolf course. There will be a giant water slide, a Kiddie Car Bubble Wash, a bungee run, and new this year…the MELTDOWN . Evelyn Johnson, author of Lucy’s official bedtime storybook, will also be on hand to sign copies of her highly acclaimed children’s book from 10am to 4pm. Also new to the par t y this year, local artist, Jon Baker, will be on hand from 10am to 3pm to personally autograph his collection of Lucy art. Tours through the World’s Largest Elephant will be offered every half hour.

Our annual collectible Lucy Birthday T shirt featuring Lucy’s 138th

Birthday will be available for purchase in limited quantities while supplies last. Music, food, and fun will be the order of the day as we celebrate 138 years of the World’s Largest Elephant. Revenue generated from sales throughout the birthday celebration will help offset operating costs and capital improvements to our National Historic Landmark.

Satellite parking is available at the Margate Police Lot located at Benson

and Monmouth Avenues. A complimentary Jitney shuttle will be running every 15 minutes between the parking lot and Lucy from 10am to 8pm.

To help honor the founders of the Save Lucy Committee, we are offering a commemorative coin (in limited quantities). The coin is available in our Gift Shop and on our website at $19.69 (the year the Committee was formed).

Proceeds from the sale of this handsome collectible will be going toward the Exterior Surface Restoration Project at Lucy.

Stop by and say “Happy Birthday” to Lucy. Lucy’s summer schedule is: Monday thru Saturday; 10am to 8pm; and Sundays; 10am to 5pm.

Check out Lucy’s website at www. lucytheelephant.org “Like” Lucy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram too.

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HE BRITISH ARE COMING! THE BRITISH ARE COMING! Be sure to check out WILDFEST Food Truck and Music Festival – British Invasion Edition on SUNDAY, JULY 28th from 4pm -9pm in Fox Park, 4500 Ocean Avenue Wildwood. Admission is free to this year's Wildfest and will feature all your favorite tunes from your favorite British artists performed by the very popular band Animal House Band from 4-7. Then no British Invasion is complete without celebrating

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the music of The Beatles! From 7:309 The Mahoney Brothers, who carry the proud title of being the world's longest running Beatles tribute show, possess the spirits of John, Paul, George, and Ringo and bring you a Beatles Tribute you won’t soon forget! Former Beatles manager Allan Williams says “If you want to know what The Beatles were all about, see The Mahoney Brothers show.”

Playing to sold out shows all over the globe, the Mahoney Brothers caught the eye of many popular Producers including the producers of the huge sensation, Beatlemania. The Mahoney Brothers also performed for an estimated three million people at the Six Flags parks from 1979-1984. as well as performing for more than 37,000 rock n' roll and baseball fans at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium in 1980 as well as crowds of 80,000+ at Giants Stadium and Disney’s Epcot Center.

The fact that the Mahoney Brothers will be playing a free concert in Fox Park during the Wildfest Food Truck and Music Festival is beyond exciting.

But an incredible musical lineup isn't the only thing to look forward to at Wildfest. There will also be a massive army of over 15 of our areas most popular and delicious food trucks.

From Philly Fry who does the most amazing loaded to the hilt gourmet french fries, to Butches Smack Your Lips BBQ, who is the official BBQ vendor of this year's Wildfest. Butches Smack Your Lips BBQ has not only won countless awards and titles, but also kicked Bobby Flay’s butt when he challenged them to a BBQ throwdown. If your thing is a bloomin’ onion fried to crispy golden perfection or gourmet thick cut bacon on a stick, then you have to visit Wipeout Eats.

Nick’s Roast Beef will also be there serving up their famous italian style roast pork and roast beef sandwiches. We are also excited to try their new truck The Cow and the Curd which will be serving up battered and deep-fried cheese curds along with other mouthwatering menu items.

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cheese and meat pies and more, you must come hungry to sample a bit of everything! Bring your beach chair, grab some grub and a tasty libation from our bar and enjoy some fantastic live music performed in full British attire. Great Britian dominated the music scene for many years and you can come enjoy all of your tunes at this years’ Wildfest.

Need a little retail therapy? No worries there. Shop everything from handbags and jewelry to CBD oil and artisan dog treats. The kiddos will have plenty to do in the huge Kids Zone where kids reign supreme.

This magical oasis will have everything from sand art to inflatables and promises to be a rip roaring time for your little prince or princess. Afterwards they can visit the Kona Ice shaved ice tropical truck for a shaved ice that they can flavor themselves with the famous “flavorwave” built into the side of the truck.

That’s right, Kona Ice created a way for kids to flavor their own Kona shaved ice. First they will get their Kona from the window of the truck and then off to the flavorwave to choose as much of

as many flavors as you want! They can flavor to their heart’s content.

They can express themselves...Kona Style! For the competitive types there will be Knockerball.

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s a society we are no longer as active as we once were. Years ago, a farmer ate red meat almost daily. However, they led a lifestyle centered on activity, spending most of their days working the field. They also ate primarily what they grew, which means much of their diet was plant based.

That's not the norm for most of us in today's technologically advanced world, so incorporating regular exercise and healthy nutrition choices in our daily life are both important.

Have you ever found yourself thinking "I exercise, so I can eat anything I want" or "I eat healthy, so I don't need to exercise?" Bad idea! That train of thought can cause unexpected weight gain and unhealthy habits.

I'm sure you've heard the saying "You can't out exercise/run a bad diet" and it's true. It may take only minutes to consume hundreds of calories that takes hours to burn off (it takes 30 minutes of walking to burn off a 140-calorie, sugary snack). When you look at people who have lost weight and are managing to keep it off, exercise is key to that success. Exercise helps you lose weight by burning mostly fat; diet alone won't do that. And because muscles take up less space than fat, exercise will help your clothes fit better. Exercise also helps boost

your metabolism, meaning you burn more calories all day long.

A well-rounded routine should include cardio exercise (for heart health), resistance training (for strength), functional-fitness training (for balance) and stretching (for flexibility). But don't just stop at the recommended 30 minutes a day, the amount of time you sit matters, too. Avoid a sedentary lifestyle by getting up and moving periodically throughout the day.

I find that when a client moves on to stabilize their new healthy weight after weight loss, in addition to helping with sustained weight loss, exercise can have several other positive effects on our lives, including decreased risk for chronic disease (think heart disease, cancer and diabetes), effects of stress and high blood pressure.

Regular exercise can also help with weight control, strength, sex drive, self-esteem and body image, and improve sleep. Exercise has also been shown to improve brain health with improvements in memory and learning.

What we put into our bodies makes a difference and the benefits of eating a healthy diet are as numerous as the benefits of exercise: decreases the risk for chronic disease, helps with weight control, assists in stress management, decreases the effects of aging and improves skin and brain health. Sound familiar? The benefits of good nutrition are the same as exercise, making the two together a powerful recipe for good health!

Hundreds of diets have been created, many promising fast and permanent weight loss. Remember the cabbage soup diet? The grapefruit diet? How about the Hollywood 48 Hour Miracle diet, the Caveman diet, the Subway diet, the Apple Cider Vinegar diet,

and a host of forgettable celebrity diets?

Yes, you are what you eat. When it comes to weight loss, what you eat matters.

It's clear that you need to restrict calories in your diet to lose weight, but not all calories are created equal. Calories from sugar promote fat storage and hunger. Ever try to satisfy your hunger with a candy bar, only to be hungry again a short time later and eat more? Calories from fat and protein help you feel full longer. What we do know is fad dieting does not work long term. On social media you can notice that same person posting different foods that match up with different diets all day long. Which one is it?

Are they confused? Keto in the morning then Paleo by evening. How about intermittent fasting . No food= weight loss. No wonder the struggle to be a healthy weight is always on! Proper balance and structure nutritionally wins every time.

Exercise and diet are both important for long-term weight loss and your overall health. Find ways to include daily activity and healthier food choices in your life. For the best success, start slow and increase gradually; squeeze in one 10-minute walk and have an apple with lunch. Finally you will find the secret of living a healthy life without the next best diet of the week.

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Back by popular demand, Broadway on the Boardwalk has returned to Kennedy Plaza this summer

Hosted by “One Funny Mother”, Dena Blizzard, this concert series features performances by the current casts of the hottest musicals on Broadway today

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any times in life when something is just too "close" to you ... it can easily be taken for granted. Most objectivity is simply lost.

For example, if you've lived near our fabulous barrier island for any length of time, you can lose all sight regarding how majestic the beach, boardwalk and Atlantic Ocean really are. This is not meant to be a harsh critique, it's merely human nature.

We almost stop seeing it. It's obviously still there, we just about forget that it's there. It's like any imperfections at your home or office. You just walk past them like "they're" not even there.

People save thousands of dollars for their once-a-year, or, maybe even once in-a-lifetime vacation to Atlantic City. Their jaws drop when they first smell the salt water air and see our beautiful natural resources.

We can also take those people who mean the most to us for granted. Again, it's not right, but, it is many times the case. Again, people don't intend to do this, it just happens over time.

Many also take for granted the incredible, top rate hotel rooms, food and beverage and entertainment policy that puts Atlantic City in favorable comparison to any jurisdiction in America and beyond.

We also have some very talented professionals, who regularly deliver the goods in the Atlantic City market place. MEET AC, the Atlantic City Sports Commission and the Atlantic City Convention Center to name a few.

The present Jim Wood (President and Chief Executive Officer of MEET AC) era has resulted in one of the most substantial periods for overall

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The Atlantic City Convention Center has 500,000 contiguous square feet of exhibit space. You can add to that another 109,100 square feet of exhibit space in the atrium lobby.

Boardwalk Hall is an award-winning multi-purpose event space that is the home of numerous iconic events with as many as 15,000 people in attendance. Some of the biggest boxing matches, concerts and special events (The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Celine Dion, The Rolling Stones, Mike Tyson and so many more).

The Atlantic City Casino industry has stepped up in a big way and have added hundreds of thousands of more square feet of convention and meeting space. Harrah's Waterfront Conference Center (100,000 square feet) and Resorts Casino Hotel (64,000 square feet) have led the way on the hotel casino side for

adding much needed additional meeting space for Atlantic City.

It may sound like jargon, some kind of slogan, but, Atlantic City really does mean business and consistently delivers excellence in service and product. Make no mistake about it, Atlantic City is a world class hotel, casino, meeting and convention destination resort.

However, if you will refer to my earlier Hurley Doctrine about how people can so easily take things for granted; most people probably don't realize this fact!

The Summer takes pretty good care of itself in Atlantic City. The casinos, beach, ocean, boardwalk, attractions, shopping, food and beverage, entertainment, sports books and more! It's amazing. You won't find these natural and man-made resources and facilities anywhere else.

Take a moment and look at a "typical" Summer week in Atlantic City.

From an entertainment standpoint alone, consider the following: Tim McGraw, The Jersey Boys, Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige, Rascal Flatts, Frankie Valli, Florida Georgia Line, The Beach Boys! This is just some of the entertainment at only ONE casino, The Hard Rock Hotel Casino, for just the month of July, 2019.

Beyond the big headliners, Hard Rock has also implemented a 365 live events entertainment policy. There is live entertainment of some form every day of the week throughout the year.

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Go try to find all of this in another jurisdiction. It does not exist anywhere else.

Combining hotel casino and non hotel casino rooms, Atlantic City now offers about 18,000 total rooms. This makes Atlantic City a major player in terms of attracting major conventions and meetings.

To be great, you need the inventory. You need hotel rooms, food and beverage and convention and meeting space to be exceptional. The Atlantic City jurisdiction is exceptional, by any standard of measure.

I have an expression that we must "remember to remember" things, big and small. It can give you a "new" outlook. You'll have a finer appreciation as to how lucky we all are.

Beyond the ludicrous and disturbing politics at times in our state, we have

so much going for us.

Important to note, when the chips are down, this region always comes

through in the clutch. It wasn't that long ago (2016) that the latest political circus stunt was thrusted upon us to try and bring legal gambling to North Jersey; in the form of a ballot question.

As that campaign began, we had so much going against us. We had the larger population of the Central and North potentially against us.

They could have potentially lined up together and won the ballot question.

We had our own State Senator (the late Jim Whelan) and Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo aggressively working against our vital interests.

Yet, our amazing region banded together in 2016 like never before and overwhelmingly defeated this question by a margin of nearly 80 percent to 20 percent. This ballot question appeared 40 years earlier, (1976) when the voters of New Jersey approved casino gaming for Atlantic City only.

Had the ballot question of 2016 passed, there would be no Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City, or, Ocean Resort. Additionally, multiple other Atlantic City casinos would have been forced to close for economic reasons. Our area would have faced our own Great Depression.

Again, please "remember to remember," that during the Great Recession, Atlantic City/Atlantic County had the highest unemployment rate and highest home foreclosure rate in America.

The Great Recession lasted in America from December, 2007 through June, 2009. This was the longest Recession since World War II. However, things were much more severe for our area. It took the Atlan-

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Postcards from the Past

Reflecting on 100

The Light

By Raymond Tyler

S The Sky Tower stood on the AC boardwalk from 1967 until 1989, when it was demolished. The text of the back of this postcard states: "A new Boardwalk landmark rising more than 300 feet above sea level is equipped with a two-tiered, rotating elevator car to give observers a panoramic sweep of the Atlantic Ocean and the sights of the world famous vacation shoreline"

o here we are at a hundred issues of Shore Local. So many stories and photos that I have had the honor of sharing. Here are my reflections on my time as a columnist here.

I do not recall exactly where I met Cindy, the co-owner of Shore Local. However, I was working at The Jersey Shore Children’s Museum when I first heard her name and the wonderful things she’s done for children with autism and their families. In addition to producing Shore Local Newsmagazine, Cindy and her husband Bob run a 501(c)(3) non-profit called Heart of Surfing. Heart of Surfing primarily provides surfing and skateboarding lessons for children with special needs. One of the primary motivations to create Heart of Surfing was that they have a son with autism. A year or so before I actually met Cindy, my buddy Mat Gilliano began teaching me how to relate to people with autism. Much of what I learned can be directly attributed to Cindy and Bob’s hard work. When I did meet Cindy and Bob, I immediately liked them. The vibes were great, and they seemed like good people.

I knew I wanted to be a part of Shore Local when I was given the opportunity to do so. I am proud to say that I have felt like a welcome part of the Shore Local family over the years. Cindy has always been a “say yes” and a “let’s try it” person. That has been

the best part of being a columnist at Shore Local. I love Shore Local, Cindy, and Bob, and I hope that The Light with Raymond Tyler will be right here another one hundred issues.

The great thing about being a columnist is that I take you, the readers, with me. I have made readers aware of things that upset me in the arts community, like lack of opportunity for qualified artists of color. I am always proud to share new stories of new artists.

I have had the honor of explaining why several great people in the community, such as Barbara Hudgins and Joanne Lasane, will forever be missed.

I am proud of the article I wrote sharing life-saving information about climate change.

Over the next one hundred issues, look out for profiles of some of the people that made me who I am, like my art teacher Joseph Duffy and my freshman year homeroom teacher Frank Campo. I also want to introduce you to my former boss and forever buddy Mat Gilliano, a man with a heart as big as Texas who has dedicated over a decade to The Jersey Shore Children’s Museum. Look for The Light to continue to talk with celebrities in town, tell you where to get great food, preview parties, and most importantly be a part of the Shore Local community. One thing you can bet on is I will be getting to Brigantine, Somers Point, Margate and other shore towns I have not written about enough in the last 99 issues.

You can connect with Raymond Tyler via Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram @ RaymondTyler2018.

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Honesty in the Garden

By Tammy Thornton

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uring a memorable art class in high school, my teacher, Mr. Nelson, placed a vase of dried flowers on the table for a still-life painting session. The arrangement consisted of interesting little papery discs that were actually the seed pods of what I now know is called Money Plant. They look like little coins that can be used to barter. Because the tiny black seeds are visible through the flat papyrus-like discs, the plant also has the name Honesty. All is revealed, nothing is hidden.

Ironically, in early spring these

plants look nothing like their seed pods. Instead, they have pretty clusters of deep purple flowers that look best en masse, which will easily happen over time as they readily spread. They look beautiful against the fresh green of newly sprouted ferns.

Isn’t it fitting that in their prime, the purple (and sometimes white) flowers bloom with the beauty and innocence of youth? But as the sun beats down and the flowers give way, that’s when it gets real and the honesty is revealed. Laura Ingalls

Wilder saw plenty of trouble in her day, yet said, “The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.”

Honesty’s Latin name Lunaria, meaning moon-like, refers to the appearance of the seedpods.

Once dried, they add interest to dried flower arrangements.

Because it is a biennial, the first year it will only grow short green leaves, but the following season it will grow tall and flower.

After flowering, the seed pods will develop, turning green at first and drying in a few weeks.

Then the plant will die, and new plants will come from seed. For consistent flowers each year, you must sow the seeds two years in a row to start the cycle.

Keep in mind, the second year plants can grow up to 30 inches high. I had a few growing in front of my other plants. I would have cut them down, but wanted the seed pods to dry. So I had to wait for their awkward teenage stage to pass so that I could harvest the dried seeds for next year.

Kent M. Keith, in his poem, “The Paradoxical Commandments” said,

“Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.” We feel closest to those with whom we can be transparent.

Take a cue from the Lunaria, allow others to see you for your true self—both the pretty and the ugly. Those worth keeping will love you anyway, and true friends will settle for nothing less than honesty.

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ummer is a great time to go out and have fun with your dog, but there are a few hazards to watch out for.

1. Give Your Dog Plenty of Water & Shade Dogs can’t regulate heat as well as us, so it’s not as easy for them to stay cool. Prolonged heat exposure puts them at risk for developing heat stroke. Keep them inside on days when it’s really hot.

2. Use a Kiddie Pool or Sprinkler to Keep Cool Does your dog love the water? Fill up a kiddie pool with water for your pup to cool off in. I suggest picking up a plastic one, since their nails can tear the softer ones. If you don’t have a kiddie pool, plenty of dogs enjoy playing with the hose or sprinklers.

3. Avoid prolonged exposure to sand and hot asphalt – it can burn your dogs paws. In the summer try to walk your dog in the morning or evening when the pavement isn’t so hot. If you walk during the day stick to grassy or

wooded areas.

4. Short Faced Dogs Are More Susceptible to Heat Stroke If you have a short faced dog like a Bulldog or Pug remember that they don’t pant efficiently; they’re much more susceptible to heat stroke. Bulldogs are especially intolerant to heat.

They should have limited access to the outdoors when the weather gets above 80 degrees.

5. Don’t Leave Your Dog Alone in a Hot Car Never leave your dog inside your car in hot weather; a cracked window isn’t enough to keep a car cool. It’s also illegal in most states.

Researchers learned that when it’s a sunny 78 degrees, the temperature in a parked car with windows cracked rises at least 32 degrees in 30 minutes.

So: 78 degrees to 110 in half an hour.

– Don’t Think For a Minute Dogs Can Survive in a Hot Car 6. Avoid Strenuous Exercise Avoid strenuous exercise during extremely hot days & keep the ses-

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7. Watch Out For Doggie Sunburn Dogs can get sunburn – especially light colored dogs with short fur.

There are sun protection lotions specifically formulated for dogs. Don’t use human sunscreen on your pet; many of the chemicals are toxic to them.

8. Make Sure Your Pet is Protected from Pests

Ticks and mosquitoes are at their peak in the summer.

9. Watch Your Dog Around Treated Lawns Keep dogs off lawns that have been chemically treated with fertilizer for at least 24 hours. Many of the chemicals used in lawn treatments are toxic to pets.

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Bring fresh water for your dog when you’re going out to the beach.

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Extra Points with Pete Walk-off Winner‌

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s there a more exciting moment in all of sports‌??? Whether it’s a touchdown in overtime in football, or an overtime goal in hockey, a buzzer-beater shot in basketball, or a home run that wins the game in baseball, to witness a walk-off winner in person is a thing of beauty.

That’s exactly what I saw at the Phillies game last Sunday as Maikel Franco took the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the 9th inning and deposited it into the seats in left for a walk-off home run, allowing the Phillies to win 4-3 over Washington.

Since I last wrote, the Phillies have come out of the All-Star Break where they went in‌in third place in the NL East. The Sixers have wrapped up Vegas summer league play, while another major

trade takes place in the NBA. The Flyers make a change in the front office. The Eagles are getting closer to training camp, and the Atlantic City Blackjacks will miss the playoffs, but you still have one more game to get out there and support them.

From the entertainment world, I’ve wrapped up “Stranger Things� season 3 on Netflix and what a season it was. Plus, if you like to watch the show “Friends� on Netflix, you’d better hurry up because time is running out for you to do so. As always though, we begin with sports, and my thoughts for the week that was: �� Maikel Franco & the Phillies sent the fans home happy on Ryan Howard Retirement Ceremony Day last Sunday, but there are still major problems for the Phils as they try to make the playoffs. Their starting rotation took another hit when Jake Arietta announced he has a bone spur in his right elbow. Kudos to him for “gutting through it� and continuing to pitch, but he’s not going to be 100% the rest of this season. �� The bullpen also is ravaged with injury as now Tommy Hunter has gone on the injured list with a forearm strain. That means the Phillies four highest-paid relievers are on the in-

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He joins Pat Neshek (strained left hamstring), David Robertson (right elbow soreness), and Juan Nicasio (left groin strain) on the injured list.

The four right-handers are earning a combined $36 million this season.

Only Robertson is under contract for 2020.

One last item from the Phillies as team president Andy McPhail says they will not trade away important prospects at the July 31st trade deadline because they don’t feel like they are one move away from a World Series or anything like that. To that, I say “GOOD�. I think the Phillies have a multitude of problems and trading away a future starter for one piece coming back doesn’t seem like the right move to me either.

To the Sixers now as they wrapped up Vegas Summer League play with a 108-102 consolation-game victory over the Toronto Raptors. P.J. Dozier finishes with 22 points, seven assists, seven rebounds, a steal and only three turnovers. The Sixers concluded the summer league with a 2-3 record.

The big NBA news last week though was the Russell Westbrook for Chris

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Paul trade. Seven years after Oklahoma City essentially chose Westbrook over James Harden, Russ gets sent to Houston where he will be reunited with Harden to form at least a “Big Two�. Both guys are ball-dominant and like the ball in their hands.

Many, including me, are scratching their heads on how this will work.

Meanwhile, CP-3 goes back to where he first started in the NBA and the Oklahoma City Thunder get four future draft picks as well. My initial reaction to this was like most people I think‌�WOW‌!�

The Flyers made some off-the-ice news last week starting with Paul Holmgren’s decision to step aside as team president. General Manager Chuck Fletcher will now add that title to his job description too, and the timing is interesting. There are plenty of guys in the NHL who wear both hats, but as Mike Sielski wrote in the Philadelphia Inquirer about the move, “There may be an impulse to think that – because Paul Holmgren has stepped down as the Flyers’ president, because he will no longer have a hands-on role with the franchise after 40 years tethered to it as a player, coach, and executive – the Flyers are headed in a new direction.

This is exactly wrong.� I had Sielski as a guest on my “Pete Thompson Show� on 97.3 ESPN last week and his point is, Holmgren moving on doesn’t necessarily mean a change, but that Holmgren only moved on when he felt things would stay the SAME. For a franchise that hasn’t won a Stanley Cup since 1975, I’m not sure that’s a good thing.

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Now, Fletcher can turn his sights to the two remaining restricted free agents in Ivan Provorov and Travis Konecny.

REMINDER - Philadelphia Eagles training camp begins on July 23rd.

In arena league football, the Washington Valor won last week at the Baltimore Brigade and that knocks the Atlantic City Blackjacks OUT of the playoff picture. But, you should still go out and support the team as they wrap up their inaugural season at home on Sunday July 21st with a 4 o’clock game against the Brigade. The product is fast paced, fun & downright GOOD, so get out and support a LOCAL team…!

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Entertainment now, and I bingewatched “Stranger Things” season 3 on Netflix last week. What a great season as there’s a huge death (No spoilers) and lots of the action happens inside a perfect recreation of an 80’s shopping mall. I was surprised to learn a favorite new character of mine, Robin, is portrayed by an ac-

tress who is the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke. ●● Finally, if you like to watch the show “Friends’ on Netflix, you’d better hurry up. WarnerMedia is starting a new streaming service called HBO Max next spring, That means “Friends” will leave Netflix at the end of this year, so get all your shows in before December 31, 2019, or else you’ll have to sign up for a new service that includes programming from Warner Bros., New Line, DC Entertainment, CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, The CW, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes and more.

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Atlantic City, state working on solutions to recent violence Farm Program Gets Kids Working

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Six people have died in shootings this year, the total number of homicides for all of 2018. Five of the victims were 21 or younger.

Oliver and other members of the city’s Executive Council discussed ways to tackle the problem Tuesday.

“We know we have to address the violence but it’s more important that we address if from a social aspect,”

Mayor Frank Gilliam told BreakingAC. He lauded the state’s support in helping cull from programs that have seen success elsewhere and looking to modify them for Atlantic City.

A main focus, the mayor noted, needs to be on mental health.

“If adults have a death in the family, we get bereavement days,” Gilliam said.

“But children just go back to school.

They ’re thrown right back into their regular life. We need to ask, ‘How are you feeling? What can we do to support or help you?’”

The schools play a big part, the lieutenant governor noted.

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“Curriculum is focused on getting that test score, so we’re losing the ability for social and emotional learning,” Oliver said. “We have to incorporate that into the curriculum.”

She said the superintendent has been a big supporter.

“Challenge one is to deal with the immediate crisis,” said Jim Johnson, special counsel to the governor.

Action came a week after the last homicide, when an 18-year-old mother was gunned down in her own home.

It was the culmination of an eight-day span that saw three people die.

The youngest, 16-yearold Quran Bazemore, was allegedly shot by a 15-year-old now charged with murder.

“It is horrible when a 15, 16-year-old has no sense of humanity,” Oliver said.

Before a week passed, there was a new program in place to help the most at-risk youth in the city, whether the risk is to becoming a victim or a perpetrator.

The supervised employment program is a cooperative effort between the Fellowship of Churches, Joe Jingoli and the Hard Rock, and Atlantic City police.

It was to start with 10 kids ages 14 to 20.

But when they held the first day, 20 kids were brought there by family and others concerned for their future.

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hile the island towns of Ocean Cit y, Longport, Margate, Ventnor, and Atlantic City experience the biggest surge in summertime population, in Somers Point we have long-benefitted from economic development opportunities made available by all these extra people in our area from May to August. In addition to being the main source of alcohol for the historically dry community of Ocean City, my home town of Somers Point has the distinction of having the most local history to offer summer-time visitors. Indeed, it is home to the Somers Mansion— the oldest extent building in Atlantic County that is currently undergoing improvements—as well as to the Atlantic County Historical Society

and Somers Point History Museum, both of which regularly put on public programming. I gave just such a talk last week, a version of my ‘Night with Nucky,’ during which I portray early twentieth century Boardwalk Boss Nucky Johnson.

While some of the bars in Somers Point, such as the Anchorage, go back the nineteenth century, there are always new spots to grab a drink

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popping up in my hometown, many of which can clearly be placed into the category of beverage tourism that highlights the experience as much as the drink itself. Last week the Economic Development Advisory Commission and the Somers Point Business Association made a formal welcome wagon trip around town to visit three new drinking establishments, among the several new businesses that have been founded in the community over the last year.

The tour included a stop at the new So Po Brewery, housed in the former Somers Point Ice Company in an excellent example of adaptive re-use, which is open from Thursday through Sunday to see the equipment

as well as to try the local brews that can also be found in several area pubs. One such spot is Josie Kelly’s Public House, housed in the former Mac’s Restaurant, which recently completed a new event room and is committed to rehabilitating the entire historic building to its early twentieth century splendor, a little bit at a time.

If coffee and fresh juices are your preference then the new Goji Juice Bar, which shares the site of an old Burger King with a cell phone store, is a great place to visit both for the fresh flavors and the ambiance.

Later that week, as part of a sum mer-long “Second Saturdays” project during which volunteers work to improve the Somers Mansion, I did some dusting of the narrow stairs and helped the President of the Patriots for the Somers Mansion to staple down some free flaps along the broken Captain’s Walk. While I have heard many compliments about the new paint job and landscaping that has made the site more visible this summer, upon closer inspection it is clear that the interior of the building also needs to be thoroughly cleaned and parts painted. On the upside, there may be some new funding opportunities available through the Atlantic County Cultural and Heritage Affairs

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office, which receives money from the state specifically to encourage organizations to preserve the past

and makes available competitive grants for both major improvements and ongoing operations.

In addition to the immediate fixes needed to preserve the site, the Patriots for the Somers Mansion has also begun planning a series of long-term initiatives, such as a commemorative brick garden that will help raise funds for continued improvements to the site, and seasonal events such as Halloween and Christmas-themed programs for later this year. Anyone interested in more info is encouraged to the visit their website at SomersMansionPatriots.org.

Last Tuesday at the Somers Point History Museum I performed in character as Nucky Johnson at a historical society for the first time, having previously given tours in character on the AC Boardwalk as well as done the role for local Happy Hours

and at retirement homes. Indeed, one on the best aspects of telling historical stories in character is that it allows those who may not able to take a walking tour to be able to learn about the past through more than a simple talk. As it always is when ‘Nucky’ shows up, the event was a lively affair with a good bit of humor interjected into the story of Atlantic City

and County in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. What was especially interesting about this performance was the connection to Somers Point, since Nucky’s mother has family ties to the community and due to the longstanding rumor that Nucky used the tunnels under the Somers Mansion to run rum in the 1920s.

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Hidden Gems of South Jersey Waldor Orchids

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World War II affected the family businesses greatly. George grew tomatoes to qualify for coal rations to heat the greenhouses, which produced as much as 40 tons

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of tomatoes per year. plants and thousands That’s a lot of Jersey of seedlings. tomatoes! Fuel restricMany homeowntions caused Brighton ers returning to their Florist’s retail shop to beach houses for the close since they did summer stop in to not have enough fuel buy new plants for to make deliveries. their homes or simply Brighton Hotel was octo have their existing cupied by injured army plants repotted. Of soldiers returning from course, they are also the war. After several on the lookout for years of occupation, something new and the hotel was unable rare. to remain open. But at To keep up with business, the store the end of the war, cut Waldor Orchid’s display, “Kaleidoscope” at the 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show. is only open to the flowers of the cattleya orchid experienced a boom. cluding famous celebrities and sports public on Fridays and Saturdays. A George constantly diversified his stars, but business picked up so much walk through the greenhouses will product and found ways to reinvent in the late 1980’s they stopped renttake you to a hidden treasure ining to keep up with sales. the business to fit the changing tides deed. One section of greenhouses of the market. He acquired quality By the 1990”s, Walt’s and Bill’s contains a natural setting for the stock plants and began to hybridize children were involved in the family epiphytes--plants that grow on othorchids, opened a lab to propagate business. Walt learned hybridizing er plants but are not parasites, such the seed, and eventually produced techniques from his father and bred as bromeliads, air plants, ferns, and thousands of different hybrids. By miniature cattleyas. His pursuit of ororchids. George built this little treathe 1950’s, more greenhouse ranges chids often took him to Hawaii where sure, complete with a falling water were built and were called Waldor the conditions for growing orchids feature, in the 1950’s and it still exists Orchids, named for a request by the are ideal. Sadly, Walt passed away in for the public to enjoy. greenhouse manufacturer, Waldor 2016. Today Walt’s wife Deborah and Waldor Orchids is a favorite of the Philadelphia Flower Show, Corporation. George’s sons Walt and his brother Bill own Waldor Orchids.

Bill got involved in the business by the David Off, Walt’s son, is a third where they have exhibited and have generation orchid grower. He is a 1960’s, and most of his other sons won awards since the 1930’s. This went on to operate greenhouse rangwealth of information and enjoys colyear’s theme was “Kaleidoscope” and es as well. In the early 1980’s they lecting rare plants. His own personal Waldor Orchids featured displays of began renting flowers to clients incollection contains 2,000 mature mirrored rotating exhibits covered in

David Off, a third generation orchid grower at Waldor Orchids tropical flowers and highlighting their prized orchids. Waldor Orchids looks forward to the 2020 theme, “Riviera Holiday”.

The Off family has made it their mission to “continue George Off’s legacy by preserving his old-time collection and selecting the very best of anything new.”

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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A Look At Linwood, NJ: Real Estate Update

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

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inwood, NJ 08221, known for its wide street Gold Coast stately homes, the bike path, and the home of Mainland High School, has seen some improvement in real estate sales in the $400,000 and below range. It has especially shown improvement in the $275,000 and below price point, which has shown to move much faster now than the last 3 years.

As in most towns in South Jersey on the mainland, the upper end luxury market has seen a slow down sales and steady price increases, partly due to tax laws changing in NJ and nationally in the last few years.

Linwood was originally incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 20, 1889, from portions of Egg Harbor Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. Linwood was reincorporated as a city on April 27, 1931. The area had been called Leedsville until 1880, when a post office was being established. The United States Postal Service insisted that the name had to be changed as it conflicted with an existing post office elsewhere

in the state. Among the names proposed and considered by local residents were “Brinola”, “Geneva”, “Pearville” and “Viola.”

“Linwood” ultimately chosen.

Today, living in Linwood means enjoying a combination of historical remembrance and residential neighborhoods. The town features several recreation areas that total over 36 acres, including the All Wars Memorial Park, a great spot for picnics and hiking. Linwood also boasts several wetland areas along the shore for boating and fishing. Looking back to the days of farming glory, Linwood is also known to grow some of the most beautiful African violets and orchids in the country.

One recent real estate current market statistic that stands out to me is May 2019 sales for single family homes. The days on the market till sold have dropped in this category, and gone down for a welcomed 40.6 percent.

Homes are moving faster, compared to May of 2018. Even though the sales for the month are less than same month in 2017, they are moving much faster now with less marketing time in the $400,000 and below price point.

Also the median sales price rose up from $237,000 to $250,000 from 2017 to 2018 at a 5.5 percent increase. May 2019 compared to May 2018 showed a slight 3 percent decrease in median sales price.

The most expensive home to sell in the past year was a Gold Coast location 5 BR home with a sold price of $962,500 on May 20, 2019. The Townhouse-Condo segment market has shown some improvement along with Adult Community sales as well. The current all time low interest

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Yearly Comparison 2017

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

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love gnocchi, and who doesn’t! Made properly, these little, light, airy dumplings usually made with potatoes are, as a friend says (thank you TP), “little pillows of heaven.”

It’s believed gnocchi originated in Northern Italy, and the name is thought to have come from the word “nocca,” which means knuckles, or the Lombard word “knohha,” which means knot – like a knot of wood. Gnocchi have been a traditional type of Italian pasta since Roman times and were originally made from semolina flour mixed with eggs. In the early 1500s, gnocchi were made with bread, milk and ground almonds (called “zanzarelli”). Later on, a mixture of eggs, flour and water were added to the “zanzarelli,” the dough was pushed through a cheese grater and called “malfatti” (which means badly made).

Potato gnocchi are fairly new, all things considered, dating back to the 16th century when potatoes were introduced to Italy. But depending on the region, gnocchi are still made with a variety of base ingredients, including pumpkin, semolina, chestnut flour and corn meal.

Not only does each region have its own gnocchi recipe, they each have their own specific sauce. In the Piedmont, my home region, we toss gnocchi in a simple sauce of butter, sage and Parmesan. In Verona they prefer a fresh tomato sauce, and in Sorrento they love their gnocchi “alla sorrentina” – potato gnocchi ~ The One and Only Original ~

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But one of my favorite ways to eat gnocchi is with pesto. Classic basil (or even sun-dried tomato) pesto gives gnocchi a fresh taste without having to cook a sauce. All you need to do is toss cooked gnocchi with pesto sauce to taste, top with freshly grated Parmesan, and voilà – dinner is served!

I’ve included my potato gnocchi and pesto sauce recipes here, but gnocchi also are delicious served with browned butter, sage and chives; Napolitano sauce (crushed tomatoes, garlic, crushed red pepper and olive oil); or Bava sauce (a light white sauce made with cream, butter, sage, fontina and Parmesan to which broccoli florets are added.) Gnocchi Bava, which is from my home region of Valle D”Aosta, has been on my Mama Mia’s menu since the first day I opened.

And finally, here’s a fun history fact from the saveur.com website. In the nineteenth century, Pellegrino Artusi, the "grandfather" of Italian cuisine, published a recipe for potato gnocchi prepared in exactly the same way that we see today, complete with the story of a woman whose gnocchi disappeared in the pot she was boiling them in because she hadn't used enough flour to hold them together. And so it continues today.

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waxed paper and dust with flour; set aside.

Pierce potatoes in several places with a fork; microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft. (You also can bake in a 375° until tender.) Cool slightly; remove skins while potatoes are still hot.

(Joe’s Tip: Holding the potato with a potholder, pinch off the tip. Set the potato on a cutting board, tip side down, and push the potato onto the cutting board – the skin will peel off.)

Immediately put the potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl. Mix in the butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper until combined; add the eggs and egg yolk and combine with a spatula. Mix in 1-1/4 cups flour until a soft, not sticky, dough is formed. (Depending on the starch content of the potatoes you may need to add more flour, a tablespoon at a time, until you get the proper consistency.)

Put dough on a floured surface and gently roll into a circle 3/4-inch thick. (Important: Before making all the gnocchi, cut two or three 1/2-inch pieces from the circle, shape per the following directions and test in boiling water to make sure they don’t fall apart. If they do you will need to add more flour to the dough before cutting.)

Cut dough into 1-inch ropes, then cut each rope into 1/2-inch pieces. Shape gnocchi by pressing onto the tines of a floured fork or gnocchi paddle. Using light to medium pressure, roll the gnocchi on the fork or paddle to create a ridged surface. Place rolled gnocchi on prepared baking sheet.

Bring about 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Using a slotted spoon or spider add half the gnocchi to the water; return to a boil and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until they float to the surface. Continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes, until done. Repeat with remaining gnocchi.

If using immediately, add cooked gnocchi to your prepared sauce and serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese.

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