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Peter Max: An Artistic IconInside the studio of

Artist Peter Max, who masterfully paints with a passion that has spanned five decades of creative success.by Allan Kreda

42 America’s Forgotten HeroA profile of John McDermott, a 19-year-

old Philadelphian who was the first American born u.S. Open Champion and, 100 years later, still holds the title of the youngest winner ever.by Bill Kelly

46 Top Ten Summer AttractionsA trip to the Jersey

shore would not be complete without experiencing these seasonal attractions. Check these local favorites off your summer must-do list. Staff Report

DePArtMentS8 eDItOr’S Letter COntrIbutOrS

11 the Raw FeeD Juicy news from our undercover journalist

14 the InSIDer A listing of the news and happenings around town

22 Out & AbOut Candid photographs from community events

26 runnIng In heeLS The pale Michelle Dawn Mooney comes to terms with her translucent fate. by Michelle Dawn Mooney.

28 DIAry OF A MAn’S MAn Scribe Sal Visali delves into the evolution of golf as he swiftly follows the money.

30 the gOOD LIFe Surprise the men in your life with these fabulous finds

for Father’s Day and throughout the year.

36 POLItICALLy SPeAkIng Writer Michelle Tomko tracks down Senator Jim Whelan

for an interesting Q & A.

48 bwJ FLAShbACk The history of the Margate boardwalk and the storm of

1944 that destroyed it, detailed by local Linda Dorfman.

50 the DInIng guIDe Spotlight on chef Joseph Massaglia and Mama Mia’s

Ristorante; a recipe from chef Sergio Soto of Gallagher’s Steakhouse; and a listing of local restaurants.

59 Out tO LunCh Local favorite Ventura’s Offshore Café is visited by our

resident foodie Anthony Previti.

60 On the reD CArPet Celebrity sightings from around the area are featured.

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the LASt wOrDWriter Veronica Dudo gets a blast from spin doctor Jerry Blavat

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discuss "Internet Gambling: The Game Changer."

East Coast Gaming Congress registrants had a full day ofCEO presentations and panel discussions at the Atlantic

City Convention Center on May 24, 2011.

Producers Michael Pollock, Lloyd D. Levenson and ThomasSykes enlist the help of Harrah's Pool staff to blow out

ECGC's 15th birthday candles.

David L. Rebuck, New Jersey Division of GamingEnforcement Acting Director, speaks to East Coast Gaming

Congress attendees at lunch.

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As a child, South Jersey native AnthOny PreVItI always wanted to become a criminal defense attorney, and today, he appears frequently in Superior Court representing

indigent clients. In the evenings, he enjoys coaching Pee wee football and spending time with his family. when he is not helping others, you can find him scouring restaurants across the country in his never-ending quest for the perfect meal.

ALLAn kreDA has a Masters Degree from northwestern university’s MedillSchool of Journalism, and spent almost two decades with the Associated Press and bloomberg news in

new york, where he covered money and banking, the national hockey League, and the sports media business. now a freelance writer, editor, and author, kreda is a member of the Friars Club in new york and writes for the legendary show business club’s magazine. he is also a regular contributor to Athlete’s Quarterly.

COnTRiBuTORS

weLCOMe SuMMer 2011! with Memorial

Day celebrations fading fast in our rearview mirrors, those wonderful

three months of summer have finally arrived with a

vengeance. Though not “officially” summer yet — according to the calendar — the recent weather certainly feels like the season has begun, with temperatures rising along with the shore community’s traffic. As the thermometer continues to climb, so does the anticipation of residents and shop owners to get the season started. This year, it seems as though the graduations and Father’s Day have arrived a bit early. For those readers still seeking the perfect gift, check out our Father’s Day Finds on page 30. Also in this issue, we were fortunate to have famed artist Peter Max do an original piece of art for our cover. This legendary icon of the art world is yet another soul that appreciates our amazing seaside community during the summer. with an endless assortment of sensations to experience this season at the Jersey shore, we give you our top 10 Must-do Summer Attractions on page 42. while it was difficult to narrow this list down to just 10, we have covered many favorites of locals and visitors alike. From the lush blueberry fields of hammonton, to the relaxing beach concerts at the shore, summer simply would not be the same without these fun-filled festivities. we urge you to put these on your to-do list for this summer. why let the visitors have all the fun? If you have any special summer traditions of your own, please email them to me at [email protected]. They just may be included in a future issue!

Alyson Boxman Levine

editor’s letter

Lets Get It StartedHere’s to all those summer nights when my feet hit the sand and the

waves break my fall and all my friends around me outnumber

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the raw feedThe Honorable Max Baker recently scored a Hole-in-One at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, where he is a member. His Honor was using a 6 Hybrid on the 150-yard 13th Hole, when he sunk the shot of a lifetime. His normal Saturday golf companions, The Honorable William Todd and The Honorable Howard Freed were not present to witness this amazing feat, leaving Presiding Criminal Judge Michael Donio to question whether or not the shot was actually made and if so, at which Miniature Golf Course on the Ocean City Boardwalk it occurred. Nonetheless, Greate Bay Pro Bucky Kenneff confirmed, under oath, that the impressive shot was in fact made. Kenneff also reported that the Judge then followed the time-honored tradition of hosting a full hour open bar inside the club’s Pub Room. Congratulations to Judge Baker …

Over the last two years, we have been very fortunate to have worked with so many amazingly talented people, and have had the privilege of partnering with so many wonderful organizations. We would like to acknowledge the following:

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wIth SuMMer JuSt ArOunD the corner, a newly-published book by nature writer David wheeler, “wild new Jersey: nature Adventures in the garden State,” offers a range of outdoor adventures accessible to everyone from weekend warriors to families and seniors enjoying a leisurely day outside. “In these times when the Internet and digital cable television bring almost everything directly to our screens, there is one irreplace-able feature that can only be experienced by getting outdoors — the active engagement of our five senses,” said wheeler. “Contrary to the stereotypes, no state in America offers a broader range of outdoor activities and wildlife than new Jersey,” wheeler revealed. “The garden State offers spectacular adventures for every season and every region, for avid wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. with ‘wild new Jersey,’ readers can find that perfect nearby outdoor destination just waiting to be explored.” The book’s narrative follows wheeler’s year spent outdoors — from high Point to Cape May — joining biologists, expedition leaders, and local experts on wildlife expeditions from birding and canoeing to dogsledding. Published by rutgers university Press, “wild new Jersey” has received glowing en-dorsements from a wide range of state leaders, including former governor James Florio and new Jersey Audubon president tom gilmore.

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ThE inSiDERlocal news, happenings, and Events

By selecting AtlAntic city As the code word for the osama bin laden raid, some unnamed government official thought enough about our city to add it to the history books. New York Magazine reports that, “hundreds of U.s. military and spy officials knew about the raid on osama bin laden’s compound before it happened. each took extreme measures to keep it quiet, often referring to it as ‘the trip to Atlantic city.’ ”

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rIChArD StOCktOn COLLege OF new JerSey President herman J. Saatkamp, Jr. presided over a ribbon cutting ceremony in May to officially open and dedicate the college’s new 154,000-sq. ft. Campus Center. the building’s opening signals a new era for Stockton, add-ing much-needed space for classrooms and academic programs, student organizations, event and food services, and campus business, such as admissions, registrar, bursar, academic advising, and career services. “One of our biggest challenges has been operating the college at a severe space deficit, and the Campus Center provides us with the ability to add classrooms, faculty offices, and student services and amenities,” said Dr. Saatkamp. “this is more than just a building. As a result of its opening, we are no longer at a disadvantage in keeping Stockton accessible and attracting the best and brightest new Jersey students.”

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SOMe PeOPLe Are simply destined for greatness, and no matter what obstacles are put before them, they somehow push through as they move up the ladder of success. Chad Juros is one of those people. born in toms river and raised in egg harbor township, Chad, 21, is a motivational speaker who shares his incredible story with a mix of magic, expressing some of the life lessons he learned along the way. In 1991, at the age of three, Chad was diagnosed with leukemia. In 1995, he relapsed and needed a bone marrow transplant. unfortunately, no match was found. As a result, doctors decided to try an experimental protocol. For the next 17 months, Chad lived in the cancer ward of Children’s hospital of Philadelphia. while Chad was bravely fighting for his life, his father would use magic to distract him from the fear and pain he was enduring. while receiving his treatments, Chad would lie in his hospital bed and practice making magic for hours a day. each week, his dad would teach him new tricks to master. In 1998, Chad was released from the hospital. that same year, Chad’s dad collapsed and was subsequently diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. A respected dentist and local tennis champion, Chad’s dad Don deteriorated quickly, and died in January 2000, leaving behind Penny, his wife, and his children, Faith and Chad. Through the years, Chad dedicated himself to perfecting his magic act: the legacy his dad had left him. “My favorite thing about magic is the ability to amaze people at your fingertips, anywhere or anytime,” said Chad. “I am always playing with something in my hands and trying to figure out what kind of trick I can do with objects around me. I never leave the house without a deck of cards in my pocket and ready to perform. Although magic is my job, I never look at it that way. It is my true passion in life.” Currently an international performer, Chad has taken his act as far as Aruba, where he was invited by the future Prime Minister to perform for underprivileged families. Chad is also the youngest magician ever to perform at the white house three times by special invitation from former President of the united States george w. bush. the founder of the Spread the Magic Foundation, a nonprofit corporation that performs magic to raise money for pediatric cancer patients, Chad continues to add the “abracadabra” to many lives, as his dad did for his, in the hopes that everyone can find the true magic in their lives. For more information, visit magicalchad.com.

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PrOhIbItIOn, AtLAntIC CIty’S first Lgbt nightclub, and torch, the city’s first and only whiskey bar, recently opened in resorts Casino hotel. Featuring a dance floor, DJs, and regular entertainment, Prohibition will open at 6 p.m. with a lounge atmosphere, then transition into a dance club. torch brings a laid back and sophisticated, yet hip, atmosphere for all ages to enjoy some good company, a smooth scotch, soothing music, and the comfort of a soft leather chair. The menu is designed captivate even the most discerning scotch aficionado, while providing options that will suit any desire. “Atlantic City has plenty of world-class amenities, but no full-scale, casino gay nightclub, and now resorts will fill that void with Prohibition,” said Joel ballesteros, resorts Casino hotel’s newly appointed Director of Lgbt Marketing. “resorts is going to be the place for fun, excitement, and a one-of-a-kind energy that will attract people of all lifestyles, and now we have the amenities that can cater to everyone.”

Anthony Rodio hAs Recently Been appointed President and chief executive officer of tropicana Atlantic city corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of tropicana entertainment, and executive Vice President of tropicana entertainment. Rodio is expected to start in his new positions on June 1, subject to receiving all required gaming approvals. As Vice President and general Manager of hollywood casino in lawrenceburg, indiana since october 2008, Rodio has over 31 years in various roles in the gaming industry in multiple jurisdictions. Prior to joining hollywood casino, he was President and chief operating officer of the Resorts international properties in Atlantic city and Mississippi. “We are very excited to welcome tony Rodio to our team,” said carl c. icahn, chairman of the Board of tropicana entertainment. “tropicana Atlantic city is well-positioned to continue providing a fun and exciting gaming environment in Atlantic city. tony brings many years of industry experience, and has a strong background in Atlantic city gaming. We look forward to tony leading this important property.” Rodio replaces Mark giannantonio, who has served as President and chief executive officer of tropicana Atlantic city since 2007. “Mark’s efforts and contributions to tropicana Atlantic city are sincerely appreciated,” said icahn. “on behalf of the Board of directors and everyone else at tropicana, we thank Mark for his years of service in making tropicana Atlantic city the valued property it is today.”

People often askwhere I get myideas for thiscolumn. My dearwife would tellyou, if you askedher, that mythemes springfrom my own

increasing frustration with the zeitgeist –the spirit of the era in which we are living.Or to actually use her words, I vent mycrabby pet peeves every month.

I don’t take this as an insult, as many otheressayists have followed a similar path. Notthat I would rank my work with Emerson,Montaigne, or Chesterton, but like them Itry to express cogent thoughts on trends andevents and to put them in a larger context.My complaints last month about inane“reality television” programs, for example,were designed not to advertise that I’m outof touch with the world of America, 2011,but to express what I think is wrong withpopular entertainment.

With that said, let me tell you what else bugsme. (To paraphrase Montaigne.) It’s not justthe programs that are often inexcusablybad, it’s the ads. I appreciate television,movies, and all the ways sound comes to usin the modern world. But whether I amwatching a basketball game or a naturedocumentary on the TV, I find myself theunwilling recipient of a barrage ofunbelievably loud commercials.Advertisers routinely deny it, but you and Iknow for a fact that the commercials areusually far louder than the programs. The

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Hawking, and the quantum entanglementof sub-atomic particles was not on theagenda. It was a gathering of fortune tellers– you know – “psychics.” They should havepredicted their ad would just elicit laughs.

Several mail-order companies haveproudly proclaimed that they offer free“some-day shipping.” I’m afraid to orderfrom them because I suspect that “someday” will just never come. And I don’tthink I would ever be hungry enough tobuy a ticket to a local society’s “Barfaque,”even though it’s only $10.

After all these complaints, I am going todouble-check on my own firm’sadvertisements. As attorneys, we are heldto rigorous standards in conveyinginformation about ourselves to the public,and that’s how it should be. I want tomake sure that no sloppy typesetter haslabeled me as the provider of “awful” not“lawful” advice!

“mute” button on my remote can be hard tofind because I’ve worn off the label byfrantically stabbing at it to silence an idioticpitch for a product I refuse to buy because Iwill not reward the corporation which paidfor such noisy nonsense.

On a positive note, I really cherish the fewsmart, clever, and usually quiet andunderplayed commercials out there.(Without mentioning any one product, Isometimes wish I was “the Most InterestingMan in the World” for example.) You canprobably think of three or four that youenjoy, and that are more entertaining thanthe programs themselves. A witty andintelligent commercial will make me wantto try something I’ve never purchasedbefore, as I assume that a well-craftedadvertisement probably accompanies a well-crafted product.

I have been amazed and saddened to seemore and more written and televisedadvertisements with obvious, if sometimeshumorous typos. Recently I saw an ad for alocal “Physic Fair.” No, it was not a meetingof fans of Albert Einstein or Stephen

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neArLy 80 VOLunteerS rOLLeD uP theIr SLeeVeS recently for united way’s 8th Annual Day of Caring, sponsored by tropicana Casino & resort. Volunteers took on a number of community service projects that included landscaping, clean up, painting, fixing, planting, and organizing in six locations throughout the county. Projects were completed at the Community Foodbank in

egg harbor township, CODI in egg harbor City, gilda’s Club in Linwood, Forsythe national wildlife refuge in Oceanville, the boys and girls Club in Atlantic City, and the kingston Avenue Park in Atlantic City.

LeIgh Anne tuOhy, FAMOuSLy POrtRayeD by OSCAr winner Sandra bullock in the movie The Blind Side, will be the featured speaker at the women’s Forum on June 21 at Seaview – A Dolce resort in galloway township. The event, presented by walmart, benefits The First tee of greater Atlantic City. At the podium, Leigh Anne inspires audiences to recognize the full potential of individuals in their community — and to find value in those who society has deemed valueless. She shares her personal “blind side” observations, from seeing Michael Oher for the first time, to how the experience changed her as a person — and the tuohys as a family. “he had a much greater impact on our lives than we did on his life,” revealed Leigh Anne. For more information on the event, visit thefirstteegac.org.


AtlantiCare invites residents and visitors to enjoy all the shore has to offer while focusing on FAMILy SuMMer Fun.

Swim safelyUse headgearMake way for waterMind your mental healthEat wellRecognize stroke and heart attack symptoms

Offer senior assistanceFocus attention on children

Focus on the roadAvoid being overexposed to the sun’s rays Make time for daily exerciseInspect and use child safety seatsLearn CPrYield to pedestrians

Fend off summer illnessesUnderstand surfing risksNever mix alcohol with summer activities

Swim Safely - Swim only in lifeguard protected waters. Supervise children in or near water. teach children to swim. Infant Swim resource and Plymouth Landing Swim School classes are available at the AtlantiCare LifeCenter.*

Use headgear – use protective headgear when participating in any activity with the potential for head injury.

Make way for water – Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. easy-to-drink sweetened beverages can give you “empty” calories.

Mind mental health – If you or a loved one feels overwhelmed or is in a crisis situation, call AtlantiCare behavioral health for prompt, confidential assistance at 609-646-9159.

Eat well – enjoy Jersey Fresh produce! “Small, simple changes in what and how you eat can make you healthier and happier,” said Joyce brody, rD, clinical nutrition manager, AtlantiCare regional Medical Center. “eat breakfast. Skipping meals – especially breakfast – adversely affects your metabolism and makes it more likely you’ll gain weight.”

Recognize stroke and heart attack symptoms – Dial 911 for the following symptoms. “Dialing 9-1-1 allows paramedics to start treatment before you get to the hospital,” explained Johnny Delgado, bSM, MbA, eMt-P, CMte, ArMC emergency Medical Services chief. “resist the urge to lie down to rest. time is brain when it comes to treating stroke and time is muscle when it comes to treating a heart attack.”

Stroke •Numbness/weaknessofface,armorleg •Suddenconfusion,troublespeaking/

understanding •Suddentroubleseeing •Suddentroublewalking •Dizziness •Lossofbalance •Suddensevereheadachewithnoknown

cause Heart attack •Chestdiscomfortthatlastsmorethan

a few minutes or goes away and comes back

•Extremefatigue •Shortnessofbreath •Discomfortinone/botharms;theback,

neck, or jaw •Feelingofindigestion/upsetstomach •Breakingintoacoldsweat •Nausea/vomiting •Lightheadedness

Offer senior assistance – Check on seniors to ensure they are cool, comfortable, eating well, and drinking water, especially in extremely hot weather. help prevent senior falls. The harrah’s regional trauma Center team at ArMC is happy to visit your group or organization to discuss preventing falls.*

Focus attention on children – If a child is missing, check the water first. never leave children in vehicles unattended or allow them to play in vehicles.

Focus on the road – refrain from doing anything distracting while driving. It takes less than three seconds for a distracted drive to crash – leading to a critical injury or death. No text message or phone call is worth your life or that of someone else.

Avoid being overexposed to the sun’s rays - exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can age skin prematurely, and more importantly, lead to skin cancer,” said James wurzer, MD, PhD, medical director, radiation Oncology, the AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute, a Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner.

Make time for daily exercise – “walk, bike, dance – just move,” said bruce heon, executive director, AtlantiCare LifeCenter. “take advantage of extra daylight hours to take get outside with your family, a friend or even your pet. exercise can benefit physical and mental health.”Inspect and use child safety seats – It’s the law in new Jersey - Children under eight years of age who weigh less than 80 pounds to ride properly secured in a child safety seat or

booster seat in the rear seat of the vehicle.

Learn CPr – Cardiopulmonary resuscitation saves lives. AtlantiCare regional Medical Center emergency Medical Services offers classes.*

Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks – It’s the law in new Jersey – and the right thing to do. “Those crossing the street should only do so at crosswalks,” said Monica titus, rn, trauma Program Director, harrah’s regional trauma Center at ArMC Atlantic City Campus.

Fend off summer illnesses – wash hands frequently to ward off colds, sore throats and other illnesses. Clean food preparation surfaces. use separate utensils for raw and cooked food to avoid food poisoning. use insect repellant, avoid brushy areas, check for ticks daily if participating in outdoor activities or you have pet contact.

Understand surfing risks – “Avoid large, rough waves and waves breaking into shallow water when body surfing,” said James Lowe, MD, director, Division of Spine, ArMC. “when surfing or body surfing, always do so with a buddy and in protected water. Only do so in waters with which you are familiar.”

never mix alcohol with swimming, boating, driving or other summer activities, urge AtlantiCare regional Medical Center’s emergency Medical Services, emergency and trauma teams. Alcohol impairs judgment and contributes to dehydration. Alcohol and summer activities can be a deadly combination.

*For information about AtlantiCare programs and services or to find an AtlantiCare Physician, visit www.atlanticare.org call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000. Find AtlantiCare on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atlanticaretotellushowyouand your family are making it a summer of safe, family fun.

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Leigh Anne Tuohy toAddress the Women’s Forum

Kathryn Schilling, of Egg Harbor Township, and Lauren Fields, of Linwood, both members of a volunteer team from AtlantiCare, assemble a sign that was installed at the Kingston Avenue Park in Atlantic City.

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out & aboutout & about

SLAuGhTERfEST!Tony’s Boloney’s held their 2nd Annual Pizza Slaughterfest

in the shadow of the Revel hotel and Casino in May to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

Pictured, left to right: David Tilton, president and CEO, AtlantiCare; Cookie Till; Frank Previti, MD; Craig Keyser, chairman, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Board of Governors;

and Dee Kassis, chair, AtlantiCare Foundation Board

The Hollingsworth Scholarship Recipient Elijah Langford with proud parents Mayor and Mrs. Lorenzo Langford and keynote speaker Carlos Lejinieks

Scholarship winners, from left to right, Event keynote speaker Carlos Lejineks, event co-chairs Alex Marino and Rick Santoro, Ka’lah Jonson, Elijah Langford, Amanda Catanosa, Epicurean Society

president Bill McGinnty, Kathryn Blizzard, John Schultz, and MBCA Teacher Bernadette Getzler. Winners absent from photo are Zoe Ganoudis and Kimberly Richardson.

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Berlin, N.J., left, winner of the 2011 Pizza Slaughterfest

with Mike Hauke, of Tony Boloney’s, the

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BOARDWALK JOURNAL greet the crowd at the event as they man the

magazine’s booth.

CELEBRATinG SuRViVoRSShirley Mae (center), along with other cancer

survivors, march down the steps of the Trump Taj Mahal just before the start of the Shirley Mae Run/Walk at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City in May.

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An EVEninG of hoLLyWooD GLAMouRThe 52nd Annual Altanticare foundation Centruy Club Gala was held at the

Borgota in May. The event honored Caroline “Cookie” Till and Dr. frank Previti, the recipients of the 2011 Edward R. Knight Award for Community Service.

Twenty-four culinary students gathered in Careme’s gourmet restaurant on the campus of Atlantic Cape Community College to start the iron Student Chef competition sponsored by the Culinary Student Association at Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts.

ST. AuGuSTinE PREP APPLAuDS CARiTAS CiRCLEA reception for members of St. Augustine Prep’s Caritas Circle was held at Ristorante Capriccio at Resorts Casino hotel and honored individuals who have supported the mission of the school since its founding in 1959.

Pictured, from left to right: Rev. Augustine Esposito, O.S.A., VicePresident of Development/Alumni Relations; Rev. Paul Galetto, O.S.A.,

President; Barbara Gomes, Board of Directors; Dennis Gomes, CEO, Resorts; Rev. Francis Horn, O.S.A., Headmaster; Very Rev. Anthony

Genovese, O.S.A., Prior Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of VillanovaMembers of the Caritas Circle, from left to right, are: Mr and Mrs. David

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From left to right, first place winners Phil Carollo of Barnegat, Jennifer Keeper of Margate, Shawn Zenszer of Mount Laurel, and Cindy Cassidy of Marmora

WiThouT A nETDaredevil performer nik Wallenda walks across the wire above the Tropicana Quarter without a safety net or wire in front of a huge crowd that gathered in the plaza.


nEW SuB ShoP AT TRuMPTrump Entertainment Chief Executive officer Robert Griffin is joined by White house Sub Shop co-owners

Gen Basile and Brian Conley for the official “Sub-Cutting” ceremony to commemorate the opening of

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A GRAnD ThAnK you!Stockton College students take to the stage at the 31st Annual Stockton College

Scholarship Gala to show their appreciation to those in attendance. The event, held at Borgata hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, attracted more than 800 people

and raised more than $500,000 for scholarships.

15Th AnnuAL EAST CoAST GAMinG ConGRESS SETS ATTEnDAnCE RECoRDSheld in Atlantic City in late May, the 15th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress conference is the premier forum for gaming experts to share ideas, express concerns, and articulate visions about the past, present, and future of the gaming industry. This year, in his opening remarks, Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford proclaimed, “We are bullish on Atlantic City,” as the record number of attendees looked on. At the event, Dennis Gomes, President and CEo of Resorts Casino hotel, was presented with the Distinguished Leadership Award by the Lloyd D. Levenson institute for Gaming, hospitality Management and Tourism (LiGhT) of the Richard Stockton College of new Jersey.

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WoMEn’S GoLf TouRnAMEnT AnD CARD PARTy RAiSES $25,000

nearly 150 women enjoyed a picture-perfect day during the JfS Women’s Golf Tournament & Card Party. in honor of its 13th year, this annual outing entitled “Par

Mitzvah” raised more than $25,000 to benefit Jewish family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties. Golfers, Canasta and Mah Jong players gathered at Linwood Country

Club for a day of golf, games, contests, prizes and a silent auction.

Esther Goodman, Golda Wood, Donna Gorsen, and Bonnie Gurwicz enjoy an afternoon of Mah Jong.

Above: JFS Executive Director Andrea Steinberg, Tournament Chair Anna Feldman, committee members Hillary Matison, Miriam Hirsch, Fran Goldstein, Shellee Milgram, and Ilene Daniels light a candle to recognize the committee’s dedication during the event.

Right: Carol Summers, Dotsie Tuscano, Valerie Losco, and Bonnie Spector each took home $150 gift certificates to Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars as the first place prize during the event.

Robert Griffin,CEO, Trump Entertainment Resorts

Lloyd Levenson, CEO, Cooper Levenson Senator Jim Whelan

Kevin DeSanctis,CEO, Revel Entertainment

Pictured, from left to right, are: Dennis Gomes, President and CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel; George Lynn, chair of the LIGHT advisory board and president emeritus of

AtlantiCare; and Dr. Israel Posner, LIGHT Executive Director

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help! I’m a would-be tan girl stuck in a pasty white body! yes, the calendar may say summer, but my pale, Irish skin says

otherwise. Let me start with admitting that once upon a time, I was one of millions who followed their passion for the perfect summer tan by baking and broiling themselves under the hot sun. In fact, there were two or three occasions where I even subjected myself to the worst of the worst when it comes to getting a little color … tanning beds.

Since then, however, I’ve learned two things. First, there is seemingly no way that a multi-moled, predominantly Irish lass can move past a three shades of pink phase and become a banana boat beauty, no matter how many trips to the beach. Secondly, even if it were possible, it’s just not worth the risk.

no, I can’t make that statement knowing what it’s actually like to have an au natural, sun-kissed glow. but, I do know that – after hours of slathering on self-tanning lotions, cleaning up after a few color enhancer aerosol mishaps, and walking around like a wwe wrestler looking like I’m unable to put my arms down so as not to ruin an airbrush tanning session – it seems it would be so much easier to just sit in the sun.

while thousands of bronzed bodies will be blanketing our beaches this season taking in the summer rays, it’s sometimes hard to remember that one of the most popular pastimes at the Jersey Shore often contributes to one of the nation’s biggest killers, skin cancer. yes, I’ve written about it before, but I have a feeling I’ll be writing about it again, as it seems so many people are still not getting this vital message.

Skin is the largest organ, so it’s probably not surprising that skin cancer is the most common cancer, but it may be surprising as to how easy it is to put yourself at risk. Let’s be frank, no one is saying to stop having fun in the sun, just please, for heaven’s sake, start being smart about it.

More than 3.5 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the united States this year alone, with one in five Americans developing skin cancer in their lifetime. Most startling of all, one person dies from melanoma every hour. the good news is that skin cancer is totally preventable … if you take the necessary precautions. In addition to keeping an eyeonanyskinchanges,includingtheshapeand/orcolorof

moles, it’s important to limit outdoor activities when the sun is strongest (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.), wear protective clothing when in the sun, and always remember … sunscreen, sunscreen, and more sunscreen.

On a recent trip to my local CVS, I was overcome by the wide array of new sunscreens for every age and every climate, even a new one that can actually go on when you’re just out of the water. And don’t even get me started on all the latest self-tanners.

yes, I have embraced my nearly translucent self, as long as I have a bottle of the latest mousse, gel, lotion, or spray that in 2-3 hours promises to leave me streak-free with the darkest of “natural” looking glows. Or at least as dark as you can get for a pale Irish girl hoping to stay skin cancer free for a long time to come. It seems like a pretty good trade-off to me.


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Lights … Camera … ACtIOn! In 2011, the PgA tour is a fast-paced, star-studded class of elite individuals, who ooze confidence with every step. These young men, showered

in sponsors, fame, and cash, play for million dollar purses every week, and are admired by millions of people. guys like tiger, Phil, Anthony kim, rickie Fowler, bubba watson, Jason Day (the list goes on and on) are perfect examples of members of this affluent society. but, it hasn’t always been this way. These aforementioned gentlemen should tip their expensive caps to their “golf forefathers”, the individuals who made their current lifestyle a possibility. From the turn of the century to the early 1950s, golf pros were not seen as superstars, but rather as second-class citizens by the wealthy amateurs. however, through many miraculously timed events and personalities, the game of golf was changed forever.

In the early 1900s, the best player in the world was bobby Jones. his endless talents and successes on the pro golf circuit earned him exactly zero dollars and zero cents (minus taxes of course). why might this be? Didn’t he want to “cash in” on his abilities? The answer is plain and simple. bobby Jones was a wealthy, southern gentleman, and at the time, it was not socially appropriate or an economically satisfying decision.

In 1916, the PgA of America was born, an organization that unified and certified golf-pros in the “business of golf.” because of the insignificant purses awarded on the pro circuit, virtually all professionals needed jobs running pro shops and giving lessons at golf clubs, and the PgA of America organization helped qualify professionals to do this. bobby Jones and the members of his social class would never have allowed themselves to such a disposition, hence bobby’s lifelong amateur status.

The sun began to dawn on the America PgA tour in the late 1930s, when two of the greatest golfers of all time – ben hogan and byron nelson – emerged on the scene together, and began to blow their competition away. both sprung from the humblest of backgrounds, and fit the professional golfer’s stereotype … poor, willing to work, give lessons, and play to help make ends meet. They did have one exception to the rule though, talent unlike any the world had ever seen.

As fate would have it, these two phenoms paved the way for the coming of the greatest class of professional golfers of all time. As

nelson and hogan exit stage left, enter the handsome, charismatic, and talented Arnold Palmer, stage right. The single most miraculous thing that happened for golf in this era, now the early 1960s, was Palmer and television being introduced at the same time. his quick rise to the top of the pro golf tour was complemented by his unconventional swing, good looks, and “go-for-broke” mentality.

tV ate him up. The crowds that followed him, on the course and off, were so faithful and supportive that they

earned the nickname “Arnie’s Army.” he won seven majors, four of which were Masters, and 62 overall tournaments.

because of golf ’s new marriage to television, thanks to Palmer’s success, purses began to climb, and

were only further augmented by the emergence of two more competitors who challenged Arnold, and each other,

for the following decades. gary Player, Arnold Palmer, and Jack nicklaus will forever be known as golf ’s

greatest triumvirate. between them were 34 majors and 159 tour wins.

golf began to develop into the global giant that it is today, and thanks to television,

captivated a countless amount of new fans. These new fans aspired to be the legends they dutifully followed, none more revered than nicklaus (the greatest player of all time), but none more loved than Palmer.

Thanks to this monumental shift in public appeal and prize money, never again would touring pros have to take

up a post as a teacher or pro shop clerk. This new clear-cut division of touring pros from “club” pros did pose a new issue for the PgA. Thanks to local boy Leo Fraser, the problem was resolved.

As the PgA of America president from 1969-1970, he successfully split the two

factions while keeping the PgA of America one united body, as well as encouraged the creation of tournaments such as: PgA Professional national Championship and Senior PgA Professional national Championship (the trophy still bears his name).

The evolution of this great game has come at the hands of salt-of-the-earth men, with dirt under their fingertips. The small purses and minimal crowds were both stretched to the limit thanks to men like byron nelson, ben hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, gary Player, and Jack nicklaus. because of these men, tour players today enjoy luxuries of the highest quality, and professional golf has reached the pinnacle of the class system. I hope we won’t easily forget the humble beginnings of this great game.

To comment on this article, contact the author at [email protected].

From Humble BeginningsThe evolution of golf is a true rags to riches story, as small purses are transformed into million dollar winnings

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Have you ever known friends that are shopping for a home, and then something magical happens--they walk into one and instantly know it is the right house? Dear reader, this is one of THOSE homes. It is like falling in love--you can’t quite explain it, but you know it when it happens.

Enticing New Construction HomeThe address is 7 North Thurlow Avenue, Margate, New Jersey. Your head will spin when you discover that this house is located on one of the most highly sought-after streets in Margate. Professionally landscaped, the lot includes a grass lawn, fenced backyard, pavered driveway.

Parking is a Dream HereIf you are an experienced visitor to the shore, you know parking near the residence can be a nightmare. You can advise your guests to leave the Prozac at home, since this Parkway new construction boasts 4-car parking (including the detached garage)!

Oh, the Fun of Living at the Shore!Veteran homeowners know that a front porch is another practical necessity at the shore. One of the advantages to living here is the ability to enjoy the summer weather, the relaxing surroundings and the ambiance of Margate living two blocks to the beach and just

steps from the beautiful Parkway fountains.

What Is The House Like?The 3-story design has 4-bedrooms, and 3.5-baths. Tour this home and you will conclude that there is one head-turning feature after another.

If you want to know why great architects are so expensive, study a house like this and never again will you question their fees. Cedar Wood Builders (Frank Macciocca) is offering one of the finest new constructions around. The use of space is ingenious, as evidenced with the clever layout of the home. Every square inch of this home is dedicated to making the home a homeowner’s dream-come-true.

Some of the most pleasing attributes to this home include the litany of extras: rich wainscoted walls, crown molding, 2 fireplaces and expensive hardwood floors throughout.

Meticulous attention to details, often overlooked or far from within the budgets of other builders are highlighted here -- as evidenced with the beautiful coffered ceilings in this new construction beauty.

Windowed walls of light surround the home and provide a natural transition from nature to interior dwelling – allowing for a relaxing, marvelously open, sun-drenched living environment.

The living room is in the front of the home and includes direct access to the front porch through two separate doors. The glass doors further encourage the sunlight and open, extended feel here.

You’ll Love Cooking In This KitchenAnd if you like to cook, you will give very high marks to this well designed kitchen. Cooking, of course, is all by gas--the

preferred method of serious chefs. It does indeed have one of those restaurant-caliber Wolf stainless stoves-- with six burners and oven.

And this is one coordinated kitchen! Can you say s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g?The built-in Sub-zero fridge with 2-drawer freezer has a wood facing which matches the premium custom wood cabinetry. The cabinet storage alone throughout this kitchen reflects this builder’s penchant for making use of every available space – for convenience and an effortless lifestyle. There is even a walk-in pantry.

The final compliment is the massive kitchen-center island. This is an island on steroids. Any chef will swoon with the top-of-the-line built-in Wolf microwave and generous storage space below.

You may have imagined that granite counters have their primary function as a decorator upgrade, but they are very usable for making elaborate meals. Sealed, high-polish premium granite counters like the ones used here, are ideal for rolling out dough for pizza, pasta, or biscuits. This organic and durable surface is also good for cutting and chopping spices.

Stand in this kitchen and you will realize that it has been designed as the “hub” of activity in the home. The warm feel further enhanced by the hardwood floors and windows and light will please you.

What’s Upstairs?Stretched across the entire front of the house is the second floor master. This one includes hardwood floors, deck, walk-in closet and a spa-esque master bath. Tile and marble adorns this sumptuous bath, as does the large shower for two, with the hand-held spray; and there is lots of

cabinet space here for all of your things here, as well. There’s even a clever pullout for your laundry hamper.

The second level also includes a second bedroom with full bath, separate shower, and custom finishes, including glass tiling. The tiled laundry room is cleverly concealed behind rich double doors; and centrally located off the 2nd level landing.

The third level includes 2 more bedrooms with hardwood floors, premium finishes, a full bath and more storage. There are ocean views from the front bedroom.

Connect With The Ocean. Melt Away StressPretend you’ve had one of those tension-filled, stress-packed weeks at the office. By Friday you are totally spent. When you arrive at “your shore home” and haul your pitiful little self out of the car, you can head straight for the bedroom to put on comfortable clothes. When you emerge, grab a bottle of wine, two glasses, take your sweetie’s hand and walk up to the beach. Sit on the sand, dangle your feet in the water and listen to the waves. As a crimson-colored sunset fills the sky and stars begin to pop out, it occurs to you that life is not that serious. What a lovely way to d-e-c-o-m-p-r-e-s-s! Get up when you feel like it on Saturday. Sit on the porch with fresh coffee and the newspaper. For lunch, pack a picnic and dine al fresco on the beach or climb in a hammock, read a book or take a nap.

Shown by appointment Serious inquiries only please. The address is 7 North Thurlow Avenue, Margate, NJ 08402. To see, call Paula Hartman and the Hartman Home Team of Prudential Fox & Roach. (609) 271-7337 or (609) 487-7234. Visit our website at www.HartmanHomeTeam.com.

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A Senator on the Move

being an elected official in a district mired in the flux that Atlantic City is in right now leaves one with very

little free time. Just ask former Atlantic City Mayor and current District 2 Senator Jim whelan (D). whelan, who is leading the charge for reform of the gaming industry in the resort, while serving as chair for the State government, wagering, tourism & historic Preservation Committee, knows that change is coming.

If that task isn’t daunting enough, whelan, who also serves on two other senate committees, as the vice-chair for the education Committee and a member of the health, human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, even manages to squeeze in time for his “pool passion”, as an aquatics instructor at Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. School in Atlantic City. The latter position needed some revamping of its own in our struggling economy. budget cuts were threatening to cut the schools swim program. but, through the dedicated efforts of the former nationally-ranked distance swimmer, and his voluntary cut in hours, the program is being kept alive.

Despite all his duties, gearing up for the kickoff of his re-election campaign, and a recent hospital stay to undergo an ablation (a procedure that inserts a heart muscle catheter), whelan took some time to answer questions for The Boardwalk Journal about Atlantic City’s future, deregulation, and his upcoming goals.

Do you miss being mayor of our little resort town? I loved being Mayor. I had a great three-term run. but that was then. I’m very happy serving as State Senator. So I really don’t miss being Mayor. It is someone else’s turn. I wish Mr. Langford well.

How do you juggle being on three committees at the same time and serving them effectively? I have a good staff, both here in the office in northfield, and in trenton. they do a great job of providing the

background for me on each issue.

Where do you see Atlantic City in five years? I believe that in five years, Atlantic City will have bounced back from these difficult recession years. I think we will still be addressing some of the same challenges that all urban cities have. If we stay focused and continue to make Atlantic City a destination resort with new and changing products each year, Atlantic City could be the premier gambling destination on the beach.

How do you personally feel about the deregulation of gaming in AC? At the east Coast gaming Conference two years ago, I said, ‘we need to scrap the current model and start all over again if we are going to pull Atlantic City out of its gaming slump.’ we had an outdated model that did not allow us to compete effectively with other gaming jurisdictions. while the old model served its purpose for many years, it is not a model that any other regulatory body uses. Most people in this industry thought it wouldn’t happen. So I’m proud of my role in deregulating the industry. This bill was also critical because we included language that helped revel get its funding and put thousands of people back to work.

Can you comment on the horse-racing problems New Jersey is facing? It’s simple. horseracing is not as popular as it once was. we are now transitioning into a model where the racetracks will be self-sustaining, and the state and our casinos will no longer be subsidizing it. I support that.

What is the one big goal you want to accomplish while in office? My number one focus is getting people back to work. In our region, we have to continue to support Atlantic City casinos and non-gaming development. we also have to support aviation research out at the FAA. And support green jobs through solar and wind energy.

How is your relationship with the governor?

we have shown that we can work together on issues with which we both agree on. For example, there is the Atlantic City tourism District and deregulation bill. There are other issues that we agree to disagree on.

How do you incorporate your education background into your political life? As a teacher, I not only teach kids, but they also teach me. Politics is the same way. you have to have an open mind about things. On another note, the great thing about politics is that everyone can participate. you do not need to have any prerequisite background to become involved. Imagine a Legislature full of all lawyers or political science theorists. The success of our democracy is based upon the variety of viewpoints and perspectives we include.

What should the public know about you that they haven’t yet heard? when you are in politics, your life is pretty much an open book, so there isn’t much. I am a competitive person. I think people know that. Some people would be surprised to know I have a sense of humor. They only know me from news accounts where I am talking about serious stuff like unemployment. So I’m not laughing it up the way I would among friends.

What’s next for you? I am committed to working for Atlantic County residents as their State Senator for the remainder of this year, and hopefully, at least another two years.

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Instantly recognized, the art of Peter Max is colorful, timely, and always interesting. Max masterfully paints with a passion that has spanned over five decades of creative success.

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Peter Max has seen it all in his years painting the world around him. whether it was the famous “Love” poster of the late 1960s, the beatles, or most recently President Obama and taylor Swift, his subjects and venues run the gamut of cultures and eras.

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his one-man exhibitions — more than 50 — have spanned the globe from de young museum in San Francisco to the Moscow Academy of Art. he’s done the art featured on a 10-cent u.S. postage stamp and a 600-foot stage set for the 1999 woodstock Music Festival. he even painted a Continental Airlines jet. It’s a career that started quite innocently in 1956 when Max, who was born in germany and lived as a youngster in China, tibet, France, and Israel before reaching brooklyn, began his studies at the Art Students League of new york. he learned from Frank J. reilly, a master of anatomy, figure drawing, and composition. today, he continues his endless artistic outpouring in his Manhattan workplace, a block east of Lincoln Center near Central Park. Scattered everywhere are his trademark works of exceedingly colorful art. wall murals, posters, a painted cow, not to mention a piano in a kaleidoscope of color and signed by ringo Starr, fill the space. Clearly, time has not slowed Peter Max’s yearning to be creative and produce vibrant and colorful works of art. As Larry king once said while introducing Max on Cnn: “he’s not just an artist — he’s an icon!” Max, 73, spoke with The Boardwalk Journal’s Allan kreda while relaxing at his Manhattan gallery and studio.

How do you feel about your life as an artist? I love it. I’m into it. I don’t even know I’m doing it. I do it the same way I would breathe or walk. Creating art is a day-to-day lifestyle for me. I am very fortunate that I have a great sense of color and composition. I truly live in the moment. what I do is as natural as putting on my shoes or eating breakfast. I paint every day. It’s what I do.

What is your main creative inspiration?Music. I love jazz and I will ask musicians when I hear their music that I like, ‘what’s the name of that?’ And they can’t tell me. It can’t be defined. They will say: ‘I just made it up.’ I am the same way. Am I thinking about what I will paint before I paint it? no, I just create. There are no rules. I will simply pick a subject, like an airplane, and play with it. I have no preconceived notions. Creativity is something that always wants to happen. I have a full time DJ. Always. he travels with me. when I’m painting, he plays modern jazz, fusion jazz, all different kinds of jazz and rock. It adds to it. My creativity flows. The energy is fantastic. when I get out of a cab near my studio, I’m excited to know that very soon I will be doing my thing. It gives me a lot of joy. It is a higher percentage of joy than I get from doing other things. That’s why I do it all the time. Otherwise, I would be doing something else.

How do you define your style?I like to almost not define it because I like to go in any direction I want. Others always want to define my style. Maybe it is Fauvist — extremist in color. but I never limit myself. I love that when I do a piece — complicated or simple — that I know when it is ‘done.’ It’s just done when it is done.

How do you view the work of other artists? I look at other artists as anyone would. I look at what they did. It doesn’t give me anything and I don’t take anything. I look at it for what it is. It’s the same with music. I appreciate everything for what it is. Certain artists I love for their simplicity; John Singer Sargent, rembrandt, van gogh, toulouse-Lautrec. I love them all. These days, I don’t think about it much. Maybe when I was younger and in art school, I looked at what they did. now I am just happy being creative in my way. How did your art career begin?I lived in bensonhurst, brooklyn for a couple of years when I attended Lafayette high School in the mid-1950s. I was going to become an astronomer. A friend went to art school one summer and begged me to go with him. So I joined him for the summer and I got the bug. Then, I had to figure out how to tell my parents. My mother was all for it. She was a typical creative mom. She told my father, ‘let him do it.’ Then one year led to one, led to two, and led to three. I loved it. I just loved the

mood it gave me. I thought about it at night. I never had something like this which involved my brain every day. After so many years, is there still a “wow” factor?The ‘wow’ is all the time. every day. I’m in disbelief how much I have painted. I have done all this — my god. It is something. I express what comes out on the canvas. I let it occur. I have that bebop in me. when I paint, it just occurs. everything is interesting. It’s all about the moment. I may meet someone and want to paint them. It’s all a time continuum to me.

What do you look forward to each day besides your art?I’m very happy when I see my wife every morning. I welcome the friends who call on me. I think of friends I’ve had great laughs

with. They inspire me. I can let it out with creativity. That’s how I’m guided.

Taylor Swift is a fan. How pleasing is it to reach new generations?I heard that taylor was moved by my work from age seven. She went past an art gallery in Stone harbor every day and she went “ga ga” – not Lady gaga – over my art. That does make me very happy. I’m glad that a new generation appreciates my work.

Do you enjoy the New Jersey shore?If you told me I would spend the next five or 10 days at the water’s edge in South Jersey, I will love it.

Do you think about your legacy?I don’t. I would be caught up in something very egotistical if I did that. I’m not about that. I’m just about doing and being happy. It’s like one long day of being happy and creative. That’s really how I look at what I do. I wish I could live a thousand years and do this! Meet Peter Max this summer as he returns to Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor for an exhibition, Salute to Patriotism, July 2 - 4. For more information, visit oceangalleries.com.

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Standout Local Artist Jon Baker if yoU’Ve eVeR Been to steVe & cookie’s By the BAy RestAURAnt in MARgAte, you have admired his work. hanging on the walls of the restaurant are works from some of the best local artists around, and standing out like a pink elephant in the room, literally, is artist Jon Baker’s work. this southern new Jersey native’s whimsical paintings magnificently capture local icons, with an air of ocean culture expertly mixed in. As a lifeguard in Margate for nine years, Baker rode by local icon lucy the elephant every day. “A lot of my artwork centers around lucy because the lifeguard headquarters are right around that location,” he explains. “the first thing i would see every morning for nine years was lucy.” Baker — who wanted to be an artist ever since he got an oil set from his grandfather when he was a small child — actually was a political science major at st. Joseph’s University. “i was planning to go to law school after i graduated,” said Baker. “i took my first serious art class as an elective in college, and it was really fun. After graduating, i moved to Vail, colorado for a year to ski, and the ski shop i worked in paid me every week to do a sign for the front window advertising sales. i really enjoyed it.” Upon returning from colorado, Baker decided not to go to law school and instead, went back to school to study fine art. he received his formal art training at the hussian school of Art in Philadelphia. described by some as beach or surf art, according to Baker, his style is more illustrations than anything. “the colors that i use are vibrant, bright, and fun,” he said. “colors make people happy. A lot of times, people have artwork that matches their couch. i believe that people should be designing their rooms

around a piece of art.” When not painting, he is currently a bartender at the oyster Bar at steve & cookie’s. “We’re having our annual art show at the restaurant on June 22,” said Baker. “the restaurant’s owner, cookie till, encourages all of her employees to express themselves, and if they are artists, many hang their art at the oyster Bar. it’s like a gallery.” so, if you’re in Margate and are longing for a gaze at some truly amazing art pieces, or simply want to talk art, visit local artist Jon Baker at the oyster Bar, and prepare to be amazed. — Alyson Boxman Levine

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british and Scottish professionals won the first 16 u.S. Open golf championships from the time it first began in 1895 until 1911, when a young, spunky teenager from Philadelphia – named John McDermott – finally became

the first native born American champion to win the u.S. Open. The former Aronimink golf Club caddy took his first job as the Merchantville, nJ golf Club pro, and was then hired as the professional at the prestigious Atlantic City Country Club. At Atlantic City, McDermott rented a room in a small cottage across the street from the course (that is still there), and took the trolley to Atlantic City every morning to attend mass, after which he practiced and gave lessons. They say McDermott would spread out newspaper pages over an area as a target, and then narrow it down until he could hit a small area at will. he was confident of victory in the 1911 Open at the Chicago golf Club, and he won again in 1912 in buffalo, new york, defending his title with back-to-back victories, the sign of a true champion. McDermott also went to europe to play, becoming the first American to break into the top ranks at the british Open. McDermott was treated with more dignity than walter travis, who went before him, and had his Schenectady (center shafted)

putter banned by the british. travis refused to defend his title and there was a developing animosity between the American and british golfers, which was intensified by McDermott at Shawnee in 1913. McDermott really made his mark at the tournament at Shawnee a few weeks before the 1913 u.S. Open, when he played against harry Vardon and ted ray, two of the greatest golfers to ever play the game. They routinely won the u.S. Open whenever they came over, but didn’t play in the two won by McDermott, so there was the nagging question as to whether McDermott could actually beat the best. That question was answered at Shawnee, when McDermott won the tournament outright, and defeated Vardon and ray by eight strokes. It wasn’t just the way McDermott won, or by how much, but afterwards, in the locker room full of reporters, when McDermott made a speech in which he promised that the u.S. Open trophy would not be taken back across the pond. McDermott was quoted extensively in the british press, and that speech took golf off the sports page and put it on the front page of every major newspaper in America and the british empire. Although McDermott was criticized, and he subsequently apologized, the media frenzy following McDermott’s speech

America’s Forgotten heroIn 1911, a 19-year-old Philadelphian named John McDermott was the first American born

U.S. Open Champion, and today, still holds the title as the youngest winner ever

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created much anticipation for the 1913 u.S. Open at the Country Club at brookline, Massachusetts. when McDermott fell behind, it was left to Francis Ouimet, an equally young 20-year-old caddy and dedicated amateur, to keep McDermott’s promise. The tournament ended in a three way tie between Ouimet and the two greatest golfers ever, and McDermott advised Ouimet to, “Pay no attention to Vardon and ray and play your own game,” which Ouimet did in what was later called “The greatest game.” A photo of Ouimet getting ready to put in his final shop – with Vardon, ray, McDermott and a huge crowd looking on – hung on the wall next to the Atlantic City Country Club locker room door for decades. McDermott later went back to europe, where a streak of bad luck began. he missed a train, and his tee shot, and didn’t play in the tournament. returning home by steamship, McDermott was in

the barber’s chair when his ship was rammed by another ship and sunk. he survived in a lifeboat, and when he finally got home, he learned that his stocks had tanked and he was broke. One morning, he was found unconscious in the Atlantic City Country Club pro shop, apparently suffering a nervous breakdown, and spent the rest of his life living either with his sister in Philadelphia or local institutions. he did play on occasion, however, as he did with tim Debaufre at Valley Forge and others, until his clubs were stolen from his sister’s car. One club survived however. while playing with a stranger, he borrowed a club from his playing companion, liked it, and was allowed to keep it. In return, he gave up an old, wooden mashie, saying to his incredulous playing partner, “that club helped me win two u.S. Open championships.” besides his sisters, gertrude and Alice, Atlantic City Country Club owner Leo Fraser also made sure McDermott was taken care of in his later years. Fraser invited him to visit the club and named the McDermott room after him. In return, McDermott’s sisters gave Fraser one of his u.S. Open championship medals — valued at $40,000 — which the Fraser family donated to the uSgA, and is now on display at their museum in Far hills, nJ. when the 1971 u.S. Open was held in Philadelphia at the Merion Country Club, McDermott’s sister left him alone in the clubhouse, where a young assistant pro, bill Pappa, thought he was in the way and ordered him out of the pro shop. Pappa, who now teaches golf at greate bay in Somers Point, was notified that the old man he had just kicked out of the shop was a two-time winner of the u.S. Open. Arnold Palmer recognized him however, put his arm around McDermott, and asked him how he was.

As it was later reported, “In 1971, Arnold Palmer, while playing the u.S. Open at Merion golf Club, noticed a shambling old man being ejected from the lobby. Palmer recognized him as John McDermott who, in 1911, had been the first American to win the u.S. Open. tossing out such a man wouldn’t do, decided Palmer, who shooed away club employees and escorted McDermott back inside.” “They talked golfer to golfer, champion to champion,” wrote golf historian John Coyne, “and Palmer then arranged for McDermott to stay at the tournament as his special guest.” two months later, McDermott died in his sleep at his sister’s home in Philadelphia. he is remembered as a true American champion.


Top 10 Summer AttractionsTop 10 Summer AttractionsA trip to the shore would not be complete without experiencing these seasonal attractions. Check these local favorites off your summer must-do list!

A Step Back in HistoryVisit historic Cold Spring Village during the summer season, as

historical interpreters demonstrate the trades, crafts, and lifestyles of rural community in the 1800s — including blacksmithing, 19th

century printing, and more. Guided walking tours lead visitors through this must-see Cape May County non-profit, open-air-living

history museum. For more information, visit hcsv.org.

Sandy BeachesOn the tip of the state sits the seaside resort of Cape May, which was recognized as one of America’s Top 10 beaches by the Travel Channel. Originally hosting vacationers from Philadelphia in the mid-18th century, Cape May and is recognized by the U.S. government as the country’s oldest seaside resort. Cape May is also noted for its large number of well-maintained Victorian houses — the second largest collection of such homes in the nation after San Francisco. In 1976, the entire city of Cape May was officially designated a Historic Landmark; the only city in the United States wholly designated as such. An afternoon spent on these sandy beaches is truly magical.

Drive-in DelightThis summer would not be same without a visit to New Jersey’s only drive-in movie theater, The Delsea Drive-In. Built in 1949, the Vineland attraction combines the nostalgia of the drive-in movie theatre with modern technologies. Unfortunately, the number of drive-ins has fallen from over 4,000 to less than 400 over the past few decades, largely due to increasing real estate values. We are fortunate to have such a unique attraction within our reach.For more information, visit delseadrive-in.com.

Yee Haw, It’s Rodeo Time

The Cowtown Rodeo, located in rural Salem County, is celebrating

57 years of professional rodeo success. The

oldest weekly running rodeo in the U.S., rodeo

performances are held every Saturday night from

Memorial Day weekend through the last Saturday in September. Cowtown

Rodeo was started in 1929 by Howard Harris Sr. and his son, Howard “Stoney” Harris Jr., and

currently features all seven rodeo events sanctioned

by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Join hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls as they compete

in the traditional sport of the Old West. For

more information, visit cowtownrodeo.com

Concerts by the BayBring your beach chairs, coolers, and the entire family to the annual Somers Point Beach Concert series. This free event is

set on Somers Point’s lovely, little municipal beach, with the stage very close to the water line. The pastel hues of the sunset, and the glimmering bay with the lights of Ocean City in the background, make this a magical venue. The diverse

entertainment includes international recording artists, as well as the best regional acts, all performing a variety of musical genres, from Country, Classic and Jam Rock, Blues, Soul, Jazz, Swing, and New Orleans’ Rhythm and Blues Gumbo. For the 2011 lineup, visit somerspointbeachconcerts.com.

The Best Blueberries Located in Hammonton, the “Blueberry Capital of the World,” are arguably the best blueberries in the country. According to the State Department of Agriculture, New Jersey is the original home to commercial blueberry production and the second largest producer in the nation of these delicious, little treats. Pick them, take them home, and enjoy! For more information, visit pickyourown.org.

Stroll the PromenadeEach year, hundreds of thousands of visitors travel near and far just to visit Ocean City’s boardwalk. For many, it’s a family tradition filled with anticipation up to the moment you step onto “the Boards.” From May through October, the boardwalk offers endless opportunities for family fun and entertainment. Spanning two and a half miles, the boardwalk is an open-air wooden by-way for biking, walking, jogging, and people watching, and is an incredible place to take in the ocean views and sea breezes. Alive with excitement well into the evening, you will find family amusement parks, go-karts, a water park, two movie theatres, arcades, and miniature golf. Grab a slice of Mack & Manco’s pizza and a tub of Johnson’s popcorn and enjoy the sights. For more information, visit www.ocnj.us.


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Spend the Night in VeniceTravel to Italy without leaving the Jersey Shore! You may not be able to take a trip to Italy this summer, but you can experience the magic of a Night in Venice in Ocean City, one of the largest annual boat parades in the world. Every year, Ocean City invites boaters to light up a summer night, starting at the foot of the Longport Bridge and cruise along the bay from the bridge to Tennessee Avenue. This year, you can experience a Night in Venice on July 24. For more information, visit oceancitychamber.com.

Soar Through the CloudsThe anticipated Atlantic City Airshow — Thunder Over The Boardwalk — returns on August 17, and is one of the most popular events each summer in Atlantic City. With its heart-stopping feats, aerobatics maneuvers, formation flying, and solo routines by military and civilian pilots, attendees will experience flybys and demonstrations that reach up to 15,000 feet, and as low as 50 feet over the ocean. Performed in front of Atlantic City’s skyline, the attractions include: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights, Super Hornet, V-22 Osprey Geico Skytypers, and many more. For more information, visit atlanticcitynj.com.

Fish TalesCreate some lasting memories when you cast your line out and reel in a big one! The exhilaration of salt air, sunshine, and the natural beauty of the Jersey Shore will go a long way toward relaxing even the most tightly-wound angler. Depending on the season, your hook will capture fluke, flounder, sea bass, blackish, stripers, blues, and more! If you’ve never taken a half-day or full-day party boat excursion, now is the time. For a good place to start, visit www.jessieofishing.com.


“along with the pavilion on washington Avenue. They both remained standing until the hurricane of 1962 wiped them out.”

The boardwalk was a residential walkway — with no commercial restaurants, hot dog or ice cream stands flanking its boards. “The only business I can remember that was linked to the boardwalk,” continued tiemann, “was the yellow Dog hunting Club, which stood at Jefferson Avenue and the boardwalk.”

Another well-known structures on the boardwalk was Margate’s Fishing Pier. Originally built in 1923, the pier is one of the few structures still remaining from Margate’s boardwalk days. This pier still stands at exeter and the beach in Margate and “has been rebuilt three times,” adds tiemann.

For more information about Margate’s history, visit the Margate City Historical Museum, 7 South Washington Avenue, Margate, (609)823-6546.

The rise and Fall of the Margate boardwalk

BWJ Flashback by linDa DorfMan

watching safely from a window inside his parent’s home located above the greenhouse tavern, now the greenhouse restaurant and bar, Frank tiemann remembers watching

the storm of 1944 take down Margate’s legendary boardwalk. “I sat there and watched the boards all fly away,” recalls tiemann, now in his mid-70’s and the president of Margate’s historical Society. eventually, he explained, as the storm brought seawater deeper inland, his family was forced to temporarily relocate with relatives inland, near Margate’s bay area, until the storm subsided. It was September 1944, and the storm was called the great Atlantic hurricane, an intense tropical cyclone that impacted the entire u.S. Atlantic seaboard. The storm had 140 mph winds and caused some $100 million dollars in damage, including $25 million in new Jersey alone.

During this hurricane, aircraft reconnaissance was intentionally used for the first time to monitor a tropical cyclone. The planes that flew into the hurricane encountered great turbulence and the flight crew found it very difficult to maintain control over the aircrafts. They managed to safely return, however the planes sustained much

structural damage. Margate’s boardwalk was originally constructed in 1906. “It started

from Fredricksburg Avenue (the end of the Ventnor boardwalk), and ran straight through to Coolidge Avenue,” reminisces tiemann, a longtime resident and prolific public servant of Margate.

“My earliest memory of Margate’s boardwalk was watching the Coast guard march up and down the boardwalk,” says tiemann. “This was during the 1940’s — during world war II. There were sandbags at the corner of Cedar grove Avenue; that’s where the boardwalk turned inland.”

After serving in the Marines for three years, and in the united States Army for another three before serving on the Margate Police Force for 30 years, tiemann realized his dream. As a history buff, he, along with robert “Pat” Patterson, created Margate’s historical Society in 1996. One year later, Margate’s historical Museum was established in May 1997.

Although the hurricane of 1944 took down part of Margate’s boardwalk, some of it remained intact. “The boardwalk from Fredricksburg Avenue to granville still stood,” recalls tiemann,

Remembering the Margate boardwalk, and a look inside the legendary storm of 1944 that destroyed it

The legendary Margate Boardwalk

The debris from the Margate Boardwalk after the great Atlantic Hurricane, 1944

Local boys on top of Lucy the Elephant,

circa 1939.Far right, two

Victorian women survey the

new Margate Boardwalk, 1906


ThE Dining guiDE“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularlystop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”

— Luciano Pavarotti

or many, the path to ones future is sometimes clouded and curvy. For Chef Joseph Massaglia, proprietor of Mama Mia’s ristorante, his was crystal clear. After growing up in the family’s trattoria in the Piedmont

region of Italy, he knew he was kitchen bound forever. “I was raised in the kitchen,” recalls Massaglia, “there were no babysitters.” he remembers hanging onto his mother’s apron in the kitchen as a young child as she prepared delightful dishes for her customers. Soon, Massaglia was working in that same kitchen, learning the skills that would be forever embedded in his mind. In his youth, he worked at the resorts in Portofino and Lake Como, and had an apprenticeship at a five star Italian hotel. In 1970, he was accepted to the Villa D’este culinary institute at Lake Como, but left after one semester to join his brother in the kitchen of a luxury cruise liner, the Pacific Princess, (“The Love boat”). Onboard for the next five years, he continued his education in culinary arts, wine, and service … he also met his wife Christine. In 1975, the Massaglias settled down in the east Coast of the u.S. he was selected by Peter Von Stark to manage Le Panetiere in Philadelphia, then he came to Atlantic City to oversee the dining rooms of Victoria’s restaurant at the former golden nugget Casino, then the beef baron restaurant at trump’s Castle casino. In 1988, Massaglia decided it was time to go out on his own and express his love for food and share his knowledge. he opened Mama Mia’s in Seville as a pizzeria and small trattoria.

within one year, the eatery expanded to a full-service gourmet restaurant. Massaglia credits his success to an “experimental attitude” towards food. “we are chemists,” says Massaglia. “Chefs that have imagination have the right chemistry and can create endless recipes.” today, Massaglia — with over 30 years of experience in the culinary field — spends much of his time handling the day-to-day operations of his restaurants; testing new culinary creations,

sampling new menus, and personally greeting his customers. “Quality, fresh products, prepared in a simple, yet unique way, and served with pride and friendly service will result in customer satisfaction,” proclaims Massaglia, and he seems to be right. his egg harbor township location is

brimming with happy, loyal customers that keep coming back for more. Visitors experience a warm feeling upon walking through the door of this charming byOb, as the courteous staff serves home-style dishes with a smile. Described by Massaglia as his own private living room, he welcomes his guests to the restaurant like they are friends coming for visit. Our philosophy is very simple, reveals Massaglia. “genuine food, fair prices, and friendly service will make dining out a pleasurable experience to remember.” his advise for young chefs entering the culinary arena today is to never become complacent. “wake up with a bright idea,” he stressed. “today is a new day in the restaurant industry.”

A Delicious DestinyRaised by culinary masters, this local chef and restaurateur grew up

surrounded by alluring aromas and enchanting recipes

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Inside Mama Mia’s Ristorante, Egg Harbor Township


ThE Dining guiDE Local Restaurant Guide

6ix A BistroPark Place & The boardwalk

bally’s Atlantic City Atlantic City, nJ 08401

609-340-1555

AC Country Club Tap Room Bar & Grill

1 Leo Fraser Dr.northfield, nJ 08225

609-236-4465

Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern2300 Fairmount Ave

Atlantic City, nJ 08401609-344-2439

Angeloni’s II 2400 Arctic Ave

Atlantic City, 08401609-344-7875

Arturo’sPark Place & The boardwalk

bally’s Atlantic CityAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-340-6709

Atlantic City Bar & Grill1219 Pacific Ave

Atlantic City, 08401609-348-8080

Buddakan1 Atlantic Ocean

The Pier Shops at CaesarsAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-674-0100

Café 2825 2825 Atlantic Avenue Atlantic City, 08401

609-344-6913

Carmine’s 2801 Pacific Ave.

The Quarter @ tropicana Atlantic City, nJ 08401

609-572-9300

Casa di Napoli801 boardwalk

Showboat Casino hotel Atlantic City, nJ 08401

609-343-4340

Chef Vola’s111 South Albion Place

Atlantic City, 08401609-345-2022

Chelsea Prime111 S. Chelsea Ave.


Continental Restaurant1 Atlantic Ocean

The Pier Shops at CaesarsAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-674-8300

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

2801 Pacific Ave. The Quarter @ tropicana


DJ’s Steakhousebrigantine blvd & huron Ave. trump Marina hotel Casino


Dock’s Oyster House2405 Atlantic Avenue


Coconut Shrimp by Sergio Soto, Executive Chef, Gallagher’s Steakhouse

1 pound of shrimp, 16-20 peeled and deveined. leave tails on. 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz) 4 eggs 1 cup coconut flakes flour 2 cups of Japanese bread crumbs oil for deep frying

butterfly the shrimp for easier cooking by cutting almost all the way through along the vein side. Then, mix the coconut milk and eggs in a medium bowl.

In a separate container, mix bread crumbs and coconut flakes. Flour shrimp and submerge in milk mixture. transfer to coconut flakes. Coat, making sure they are completely covered. Set aside.

heat oil to 350 degrees. Deep fry shrimp for two minutes, or until golden brown. Drain and serve. Makes 4 servings.

Enjoy!

Prepare everyone’s favorite appetizer with this delicious and quick recipe. Perfect for a special occasion or simply on a Tuesday night, this crowd-pleaser is sure to have them coming back for more.


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FIN at the Tropicanabrighton & boardwalkAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-340-4000

Fornelletto1 borgata way

borgata hotel Casino & SpaAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-317-1000

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern

Light Tavern 1 n. new york rd.

(rt 9 & Moss Mill rd) Smithville, nJ 08205

609-652-0544

Gallagher’s Steakhouse at Resorts

1133 boardwalk

resorts Atlantic CityAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-340-6555

Gino’s Pizza & Grill1200 Atlantic Avenue


Girasole Ristorante3108 Pacific Ave.


FINtropicana Casino and resort

2831 boardwalkAtlantic City, nJ 08401

800-345-8767

Flying Cloud Café 800 n. new hampshire Ave

Atlantic City, 08401609-345-8222

Harbor Pines Golf Club500 St. Andrews Drive

egg harbor twp, nJ 08234609-927-0006, x 19

Harborviewbrigantine blvd & huron Ave. trump Marina hotel Casino


Historic Smithville Inn

1 n. new york rd.Smithville, nJ 08205

609-652-7777

Il Mulino New York1000 boardwalk at Virginia Ave.

trump taj Mahal CasinoAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-449-6006

Irish PubSt. James & boardwalk

Atlantic City, 08401609-344-9063

Izakaya Modern Japanese Pub1 borgata way


609-317-1000

Johnny’s Cafe9407 Ventnor Ave. Margate, nJ 08402

609-822-1789

Local restaurant guide (con’t)

Located in the heart of the south Jersey Shore, just minutes away from Atlantic City, our restaurant offers contemporary Italian cuisine. Open year-round serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a charming, casual atmosphere.

We hope to see you soon!John & Joanne Liccio

Johnny’s Cafe

9407 Ventnor Avenue, Margate City N.J. www.johnnyscafeventnor.com

E-Mail [email protected]

Welcome To Our Cafe, Where Good Times Come Together.

Live entertainment• Friday night “Back in the day” dance Party Private dining room For SPeciaL eventS • comPLimentary Parking

caLL For inFo and reServationS 609-822-1789

Angeloni’s IIrestaurant and lounge

Angeloni’s II offers the finest Italian-American cuisine in the Atlantic City area. The family-owned and operated businesses have been preparing the finest Italian-American entrees in the greater New Jersey area for over 40 years. We invite you to enjoy the fine dining experience of Angeloni’s II where every detail in your complete satisfaction is our goal.

2400 Arctic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 • (609) 344-7875 • [email protected] are located on the corner of Arctic & Georgia Avenues

Best food in AC: “Every time I return to my hometown in Trenton, NJ, I visit Angeloni’s in Atlantic City…the best veal dishes in town...recently sent my friends from Las Vegas (Louie Prima Jr. and his band) to Angeloni’s and they loved it...and you will too.”

Henry Poreda, Saloonkeeper, Sonny’s Saloon and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada

Open Monday - Friday for Lunch, Seven Days for Dinner


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Josephs Restaurant at Renault Winery Resort

72 n. breman Ave. egg harbor City, nJ 08215

609-965-2111

Knife & Fork Inn

3600 Atlantic AveAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-344-1133

Los Amigos Restaurant

1926 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, nJ 08401

609-344-2293

Mama Mia’s Restaurant6105 w. Jersey Ave.

egg harbor twp., nJ609-484-8877

Manna Restaurant8409 Ventnor Ave. Margate, nJ 08402

609-822-7722

Max’s SteakhouseMississippi Ave. & boardwalk


McCormick & Schmick’s777 harrah’s blvd.


Mia2100 Pacific Ave.

Caesar’s Atlantic CityAtlantic City, nJ 08410

609-441-2345

Morton’s The Steakhouse2100 Pacific Ave.


609-449-1044

Nero’s Grill2100 Pacific Ave.


800-223-7277

Ono - Pan Asian Bistro

boston & Pacific AvesAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-340-7220

Patsy’s Italian Restaurant

boston & Pacific Ave. Atlantic City hilton

Casino resortAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-347-7111

Local restaurant guide (con’t)

“BESTANYWHERE”ChampagneSUNDAY

COUNTRYBRUNCH

atRenaultWinery

Adults $19.95Children10 & under $10.95

4 and under eat FREEfrom hot & cold buffet

To view a sample ofour Sunday Brunch

Menu visit us atrenaultwinery.com

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609-965-2111 for reservations www.RenaultWinery.com72. North Bremen Avenue • Egg Harbor City, NJ

2300 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401P: 609-344-2439 F: 609-348-1043 • angelosfairmounttavern.com

Atlantic City has changed greatly in recent years. Yet Angelo’s, located in the Ducktown section of Atlantic City, is a restaurant that has endured and flourished for three generations of Mancuso’s - since 1935 - making this restaurant an institution in Atlantic City.

More than seventy years of dining excellence have made our homestyle Italian menu age like a fine Italian wine. Through the years, Angelo’s has become a perennial gathering place for friends and a haven for the hungry. We hope you find your dining experience with us a most pleasurable one. Bon Appetite!

The Mancuso Family

Mama Mia’s Ristorante

Mama Mia’s Ristorante, Pizza and Catering: where the locals enjoy fine casual Italian cuisine year round.

Awarded Best Crab Cakes at the shore. Best daily special. Favorite Italian Restaurant.

On and off premises catering • Brick oven pizzas Take-home ready cook dinner trays.

6105 W. Jersey Ave., Egg Harbor Township, NJ(609) 484-8877 • www.mamamiasnj.com

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Anthony Previti is a criminal defense attorney who appears frequently in Atlantic County Superior Court and he loves food. If you would like your restaurant featured, please send an email to: [email protected].

Oh, hOw I MISSeD SOuth Jersey! I had just gotten back from an eating tour of the Southern united States and had a serious craving for anything involving garlicand/ortomatoes.Don’tgetme wrong. I loved eating Fried Chicken, ribs, and Mac and Cheese for breakfast as much as the next guy. I just needed to get back home and eat some good old Italian dishes. So my wife suggested we head over to Ventura’s Offshore Café in northfield and I was in the driver’s seat of the car with the engine running before she even finished that sentence. Thankfully, I remembered to wait for her and we headed over to Ventura’s. we were seated and, as soon as our server Patti introduced herself, I begged her to bring me a bowl of the Mussels Ventura ($12). If you love mussels, you must order this dish. If you hate mussels, you must order this dish. In all sincerity, this dish could change your life. when that cauldron of steaming, juicy and delicious mussels is put in front of you, time will stop. worries go out the window, and the world is seemingly a better place. If everyone had a bowl of these mussels, peace on earth would be a near certainty. normally, I eat my mussels in a red sauce, but not at Ventura’s. There, they have to be served in a white wine sauce for me. I always order them “white and Spicy.” but this time I had a major dilemma. My wife hates spicy food. I was at a loss until the amazing Patti said that I could order them mild, and she would bring me an entire bowl of the spicy white wine sauce on the side. greatest idea ever! A few minutes later, a massive

vessel of piping hot mussels came delivered to the table with a bowl on top for the shells. we uncovered them and the aroma of garlic, basil, and white wine filled the room. I lost count, but there must have been over 50 of them in there. The basic procedure is to shovel in a few mussels, dunk a few pieces of bread, and repeat until your bowl is sadly empty. On some nights you can find my good friend, Charlie, using an empty shell as a makeshift spoon to slurp the entire bowl of broth. you just can’t help but finish it all. Just as my wife and I were polishing off our second batch of the doughy pizza bread topped with a sweet marinara, our sandwiches arrived. She took a risk and ordered the Arugula Pear wrap ($9). her whole wheat tortilla was stuffed with peppery arugula, tons of crispy applewood smoked bacon, havarti cheese, dried cranberries, sweet pears simmered in port wine, and brought together with a ranch dressing. I tried to talk her out of ordering it because I thought there was no way that combination was gonna work for her. Maybe I was drunk from all that white wine sauce, but I stole a bite and it was really delicious. The salty bacon and sweet pairs really came together nicely. She loved the flavor and, of course, that it came with a giant mound of perfectly cooked Old bay fries. I took one look at the menu and knew I had to have the Veal napolenta Sandwich ($10). A soft foot-long roll was packed with tender fried veal, topped with an entire garden of sautéed broccoli rabe, Italian long hot peppers, fried onions, with Parmigiano reggiano

and aged sharp provolone cheeses melted on top. This bad boy must have weighed five pounds. each bite made me realize why I missed being home. It was tender, it was crispy, it was simply fantastic. I am not ashamed to admit that at one point, I dipped my sandwich into the white wine sauce leftover from my mussels. I am completely comfortable with that. I’m actually a little proud of myself for trying it, because in that moment of pure ecstasy, I invented the first “Italian Dip” Sandwich! (trademark pending). Ventura’s Offshore Café is a local hotspot. On most evenings, the restaurant is busy with everyone enjoying their conversation and meals. The menu is huge and there is something that everyone will enjoy. I truly missed the food in South Jersey and Ventura’s is a prime example of why we needed to come home, and why I don’t think we will ever leave.

Anthony’s Out to Lunch

VentURA’s offshoRe cAfé

Ventura’s OffshOre Café2015 Shore Rd.Northfield, NJ(609) 641-5158www.venturascafe.com

hOurs:Open 7 Days a Week. 11 A.M. to 1 A.M.

Eat in, Take Out, or Delivery

PriCes:the complete menu and prices are listed on their web site. there is even a catering menu to check out for your upcoming special events.

tOny’s tiP:ventura’s has a great Happy Hour on Monday - Friday, from 4 - 6 PM. they offer reduced drink prices, complimentary bar snacks, gourmet pizzas, and a special that if you buy two appetizers, you get the third one free. looks like it’s time to go back already for more mussels!

By Anthony Previti

ThE Dining guiDELocal restaurant guide

1200 AtlAntic Avenue, AtlAntic city, nJ 08401 (corner of AtlAntic & north cArolinA Ave.)

Eat-In • takE-Out • DElIvEry OpEn 7 Days: 10:00 aM untIl MIDnIght

Pizza • Stromboli • CalzoneS • SteakS • Panini • Hot & Cold SubS SandwiCHeS • burgerS • wraPS • SaladS • wingS

WE DElIvEr 347-4747

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro2801 n. Pacific Ave.

The Quarter at tropicanaAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-348-4600

Polistina’s Restaurant777 harrah’s blvd.

harrah’s resort Atlantic CityAtlantic City, nJ 08234

609-441-5100

Ram’s Head Inn 9 west white horse Pike

galloway, nJ 08205 609-652-1700

Red Square 2801 Pacific Ave.


609-344-9100

Reflections Cafe777 harrah’s blvd.

harrah’s resort Atlantic CityAtlantic City, nJ 08234

609-441-5100

Sage5206 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor, nJ 08406

609-823-2110

Seaview Resort401 S. new york rd. galloway, nJ 08205

609-652-1800

Steve & Cookie’s By The Bay9700 Amherst Ave.Margate, nJ 08402

609-823-1163

Teplitzky’s111 S. Chelsea Ave.


The Palm Atlantic City2801 Pacific Ave.


609-344-7256

The Reserve Seafood & SteakPark Place & The boardwalk

bally’s Atlantic CityAtlantic City, nJ 08401

609-340-2350

Tomatoe’s Restaurant9300 Amherst Ave. Margate, nJ 08402

609-822-7535

Trattoria Il Mulino1000 boardwalk at Virginia Ave.

trump taj Mahal CasinoAtlantic City, nJ 08087

609-449-6004

Tre Figlio Restaurant500 w. white horse Pike

galloway, nJ 08215609-965-3303

White House Sub Shop2301 Arctic Avenue Atlantic City, 08401

609-345-8599

Wolfgang Puck American Grille1 borgata way


609-317-1000


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Atlantic City A Place We Call Home

Members of the Cooper Levenson staff joinedthe American Heart Association for a walkˆ to

the top of the lighthouse. It was part of theAHA’s National Start! Walking Day

Don’t let the name fool you. The AbseconLighthouse (named after the barrier islandour city is built on) is located in AtlanticCity. The Lighthouse was first lit in 1857and is the tallest lighthouse in New Jerseyand the third-tallest in the whole country.

The Lighthouse is over 150 years old andhas exactly 228 steps for visitors to climb.At the top of the stairs you’ll come incontact with the first-order Fresnel Lens.This Lens was crafted in Paris specificallyfor the Absecon Lighthouse and originallylit with a mineral oil flame. It wasn’t until1933 that electricity was used to shine lightonto the sea.

The construction of the Lighthouse wasencouraged by Jonathan Pitney (consideredby many to be the ‘father’ of Atlantic City)and ultimately came to fruition under theUnited States government. Major HartmanBache directed the initial construction. Hewas succeeded by Lieutenant GeorgeMeade (a future commander of the UnionArmy at The Battle of Gettysburg). Theproject was completed by Lt. Col. WilliamReynolds.

In 1970, the Absecon Lighthouse wasplaced on the New Jersey’s Register ofHistoric Places and in 1971 was added tothe National Register. These listings anda renewed interest in revitalizing the Inlet

of Atlantic City led to a multi-milliondollar restoration of the Lighthouse and arecreation of the Keeper’s House(completed in 2001)—improvements thatAtlantic City natives and visitors are stillenjoying to this day.

Under the direction of the current ‘Keeper,’Executive Director Jean Muchanic, theAbsecon Lighthouse has become a venuefor both education and fun.

Educational programs offered at theLighthouse include ‘Sailors, Seafood &Lifesaving’ and the ‘Keeper SleeperOvernight Program.’ ‘Sailor, Seafood &Lifesaving’ incorporates excursions to boththe Absecon Lighthouse and the AtlanticCity Aquarium. ‘Keeper Sleeper’

By Ken Calemmo and Kristine Kodytek

overnights give children the opportunity tolive as though they cared for the lighthousefor one night. The Lighthouse’s summer event list isalready heating up! On Father’s Day,dads climb free. Two Wednesdays inJuly and August have been dubbed‘Wacky Wednesdays’ where visitors canenjoy Victorian Tea Party, Pirate andMermaid, Christmas in July, and SeaLife-themed climbs. ‘By the Light of theMoon’ night climbs will also be offeredthroughout the season.

The Absecon Lighthouse is the perfectfamily adventure. The lighthouse is opento climb Thursdays through Mondays 11a.m. – 4 p.m. from September to June andopened daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. duringJuly and August. The cost of admission is:$7 for adults, $4 for children (4 – 12), andthere is no charge for active military andchildren under the age of three.

I dare you to get climbing and reach the topof the lighthouse for breathtaking views ofthe Atlantic City coast and skylines!

on the red carpet

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1. Kathy Walkie from “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” at Trump Taj Mahal Ego’s Lounge. 2. The soulful Keyshia Cole performs live on stage at the House of Blues in the Showboat Casino. 3. Snoop Dogg sippin’ a little Gin & Juice in a cabana at The Pool After Dark. 4. Usher rocks the crowd during his “OMG” tour at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. 5. E! Network’s Scott Disick, from the Kardashian clan, visits The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s. 6. Ed Kowalczyk, former lead-singer for acclaimed hard-rock band “Live” gives an unprecedented, free performance at Backstage at Showboat. 7. Singer J. Cole and Philadelphia 76er’s guard/forward, Andre Iguodala pose for a photo backstage after J. Cole’s performance in the House of Blues Music Hall in the Showboat Casino.

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gettIng hIS bIg breAk At the Age OF 13 On the tV dance show Bandstand, Jerry blavat has been a fixture in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area for over 50 years. The beloved radio personality has graced the big screen, hosted a national tV show, and has been inducted into the rock & roll hall of Fame. Originally from South Philadelphia, blavat traveled the country with numerous music groups and guest-starred on television shows such as The Mod Squad, The Monkees, The Tonight Show, and The Joey Bishop Show. For decades, the popular rock-and-roll DJ known as “The geator with the heator, The boss with the hot Sauce” has been playing oldies and creating many memories for listeners. with an autobiography due out in August, the entertainment icon shared with us some highlights from his colorful career.

You debuted on the original “Bandstand.” What was that experience like?It was my first indoctrination into show business. I was 13 years old and I snuck in. you’re supposed to be 14, but no one said anything because I was getting tons of fan mail and winning all the dance contests. So, bob horn said, ‘Look, you can’t get in the dance contests any longer, but we’re going to make you the head of the dance committee.’ As head of the dance committee, they paid me $15 a week and I took care of all of the kids rotating and all of the performers. everybody would appear on Bandstand; tony bennett, the Four Aces, the Mcguire Sisters, and Sammy Davis Jr. we became dear friends, and throughout my entire career, Sammy was there.

When did you decide to pursue radio as a career?I was in South Philly and there was a street craps game going on. One of the guys was saying that he owned a club called the Venus Lounge, and he would like to get somebody to do a radio show from there. Sarcastically, one of the older guys said, ‘yeah, well talk to Jerry blavat. he’s in show business, he knows everything.’ everybody laughed. I had the dice in my hand, and I said, ‘yeah, I could do a radio show.’ The guy from the Venus Lounge said, ‘what do you know about doing a radio show?’ I said, ‘I’ll tell you what. I have to make a six. If I make my number, I’m going to do a radio show.’ he said, ‘you’re going to bet a radio show on you making your point?’ I said, ‘yeah,’ and threw the first round, then the second, and I think on the third or fourth throw, I made a six. he said, ‘Ok, if you’re that lucky, go get me a radio show.’ So, I went out and got a radio show in Camden and I did it from the Venus Lounge.

How did the “oldies” format come about?It came about during a terrible snowstorm in the 1960s. It closed everything. I owned the radio time, so I had to do a show, but I couldn’t do it from the club because it was closed. I owed it to the sponsors who were paying for the show, so I took all my old rock-and-roll records, that I use to dance and listen to, up to Camden and I started to play them. The snow kept coming down and, unfortunately, there was no relief. I ended up playing four hours of oldies. People surfing the dials heard this music for the first time: Chuck berry, Fats Domino, Little richard, Dion and the belmonts, and Frankie Lymon. to them, it was exciting. The phones lit up. I

decided then that I shouldn’t be doing the talk show. Let me play my oldies. That’s the way it began.

Tell us about your new autobiography, “You Only Rock Once?”It’s my entire life story, from how I got into show business, how I met all of these people, and how I became ‘The geator’. It will be out the first week in August.

How did you get your nickname, “The Geator with the Heator?” when I first began, the big disc jockeys all had handles. Alan Freed was called the ‘king of rock-and-roll.’ So I said to myself, I just can’t be Jerry blavat. I have to come up with a name that these kids will identify with. I thought about Florida, and how an alligator lays in the mud and doesn’t bother you, you think it’s sleeping. but if you go too close, it snatches you up. well that’s it, I thought. I’m snatching up these kids. I’m already at the end of the dial and they’re coming by me by accident. I’ll be ‘The geator’, like the alligator. but what rhymes with geator … a car heater. when you’re on the corner in South Philly in the winter, it’s freezing. when your buddy comes by in a car, everyone jumps in and says, ‘turn the heater up!’ After five minutes, it gets so hot that we’d said, ‘turn the heater down.’ I was so crazy that the kids’ parents in the background would say, ‘turn that guy down.’ So, it was the car heater, ‘The geator with the heator, the heator, the old record pleader, the boss with the hot sauce’ … and that’s how it happened.

Did you ever expect to have such a long and successful music career?I’ve always fought the trends. I’ve always done what I’ve believed would make me happy as far as an entertainer because, if I was happy with myself, I would be able to make other people happy. Music brings people together, and my gift has been to bring people together with my music and my performance. I want to make people happy and feel comfortable, and that’s what I’ve been able to do.

the last word

A blast of blavat

by Veronica DuDo

The Geator with the Heator

A local icon for over 50 years, this feisty spin doctor is still going strong

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