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9 the raw feed 12 Skins Fore Kids Photos 17 ARMC Physician Joins Patient on Road to Better Health 18 These Are A Few of My Favorite Things: 34 Once Upon A Time in Atlantic 10 Things To Do For $10 or less in 10/10 City: the Real Story of the 1929 20 A Football Widow’s Guide To Survival Organized Crime Convention 21 Chef Amanda Nahas 22 Lloyd D. Levenson’s Life at the Shore 23 The Diary of a Man’s Man 24 A Day in the Life: Brynn Previti 26 The Art of Fundraising 28 Life in the Front Row at the A.C. Marathon 42 32 Best of the Beach: The History of Atlantic City’s Earliest 5900 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor Casinos, Back-Room Gambling Establishments, Bootlegging & Other Illegal Hoopla 38 Boardwalk Empire Gallery 44 South Jersey Historians Gather for Boardwalk Empire Premiere 46 Freeholder-at-Large: Joe McDevitt Illustration by Philip Herman 48 Braxton Plummer: Meet the gorgas A Champion for Boys and Girls 50 Terror in the Junkyard 62 Paul Anka is Still Swinging The Real Housewives of New Jersey 51 Things That Go Bump in the Night Move over Teresa…and welcome Melissa, as in Melissa Gorga, the newest addition to Bravo’s hit television series ‘The Real 52 Three and Out Housewives of New Jersey’, which is scheduled to begin filming 54 Why Philly is Now a Phillies Town later this month. Melissa Gorga just happens to be the sister- in-law of Teresa Giudice, the shows breakout star. “That’s about 55 eagles: Start of a New Era...Already! Santa Fe East to change,” said a source who knows both Teresa and Melissa, 57 Anthony’s Out to Lunch: Native American & Southwest Artisans “Melissa is everything Teresa pretends to be, but Melissa is the real Mickey and Minnie’s Jewelry • Art • Crafts • Music • Home Décor Artifacts deal.” “The contracts are signed,” said Gorga’s Atlantic City-based Great Selection of Minnetonka Moccasins and Sandals attorney and The Boardwalk Journal’s CEO James Leonard Jr., 59 Coming Soon to Atlantic City The Village Greene in Historic Smithville in the Train Station “Let the fireworks begin.” Melissa’s husband Joe, who is Teresa’s 60 A.C. Confidential 615 E. Moss Rd., Unit 1-2, Smithville, NJ 08205 • 609-748-8900 brother, will also be “prominently featured” on the upcoming The Gorga Family: Melissa, Joe, season, as will the Gorgas’ three children Antonia, Gino & Joey. 61 Bet You Didn’t Know: Antonia, Gino & Joey Historic Boardwalk Hall October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 7 the raw feed He’s Baaaack… After a 42 month hiatus in Club Fed, Atlantic City’s once powerful political street-boss Craig Callaway has been released from prison and has quietly returned to the resort city he once controlled. While Callaway has not publicly announced his future plans, some have speculated that the former city council President may write his own version of ‘Boardwalk Empire’. A recent resort sighting of prominent Philadelphia Inquirer reporter / author George Anastasia on the corner of Criminal Law North Carolina and Atlantic and a report of Callaway in the same vicinity has further (Adult & Juvenile) advanced the Callaway book rumors… State/Federal/Municipal As Craig Callaway returns home from prison, the voter fraud trial of embattled Atlantic City Councilman Marty $mall and five of his co-defendants is set to get DWI/Traffic Offenses underway on October 4th in Atlantic County Superior Court before The Honorable Judge Expungements Raymond Batten. The Second Ward Councilman and thirteen members of his disastrous 2009 mayoral campaign were indicted by a State Grand Jury in September of 2009 on Casino Licensing allegations that they engaged in a conspiracy to commit voter fraud, which included tampering with ballots. Small was previously tried and acquitted on similar charges James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. Immigration Law in 2005. This time around $mall won’t be represented by prominent Atlantic City attorney Ed Jacobs, but rather Steve Funk, a very able Jacobs associate. The $mall Divorce trial is expected to last approximately 10 weeks… Domestic Violence Hearings / Restraining Back in May, The Raw Feed hinted that Atlantic County Freeholder Frank Formica had Orders expressed interest in running for Vince Polistina’s soon to be vacant Assembly seat, as Polistina readies his 2011 senatorial campaign against Jim Whelan. Fast forward Child Support/Child five months later and The Raw Feed is hearing whispers that another well-heeled Custody Issues Republican candidate has also expressed interest in joining Assemblyman John Amodeo Personal Injury in Trenton and this universally respected potential candidate would certainly give Administrative Law the affable Formica a run for his money in replacing Polistina. Our sources tell us Hearings that this potential candidate has some heavyweight support behind him, both in terms of clout and money. While others like former Assemblyman Kirk Conover have also expressed interest in replacing Polistina, the real battle may turn out to be Frank Erika A. Appenzeller Esq. Formica and Candidate X. Stay tuned…

A few weeks back a reporter with the New York Observer named Dana Rubenstein wrote a A Full Service Litigation Firm very insightful story entitled ‘Atlantic City’s Last Roll’. Ms. Rubenstein interviewed Senators Bill Gormley and Jim Whelan, Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford, R prominent city attorney Damon Tyner, noted local historian and The Boardwalk Journal contributor Bryant Simon and The Boardwalk Journal creator James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. Ms. Rubenstein also managed to give The Boardwalk Journal a shout-out, so we are (609) 345-5800 returning the favor. To read ‘Atlantic City’s Last Roll’, go to BoardwalkJournal.Com Speaking of BoardwalkJournal.com, the site is fully up and running and features new content which is frequently updated, as well as an archive section so you can peruse www.LeonardLawGroup.com past issues of your favorite local magazine… e President recognizes us 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 for quality excellence. 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! And so do The Mancuso Family 2300 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 my patients. P: 609-344-2439 F: 609-348-1043 • angelosfairmounttavern.com

Welcome to AtlAntic city

James Dralle, MD, Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery To all our Atlantic City visitors, the members of UNITE HERE! Local 54, the hotel and restaurant employees union, extend a warm The Heart Institute at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center and sincere welcome. The members of UNITE HERE! Local 54 are professionals in Atlantic City’s hospitality industry and we take our responsibility of making you feel welcome and comfortable very seriously. We hope that your stay here will be enhanced by good service and, if you’d like to reward an employee for that good service, here are a few guidelines you may wish to consider.

Bartenders & Cocktail Waitresses: Showroom Maitre d’s & Ushers: We thank Most casinos offer free drinks to players In a few showrooms where seating is not at tables and slot machines. A tip of reserved but remains at the discretion of you for staying Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Recipient $1-$2 is the norm for good service. the Maitre d’, a tip of $5 to $20 helps you If you get a round of drinks (four or more), get your desired seating. You might want “The road to greatness in Local cardiac surgery patients don’t have to go far to put their hearts in good you might add a few extra dollars. to tip the usher a few dollars ($2-$5) with us and hope America has been, and always for his or her courtesy even if you have hands. The most recent state report* identifies AtlantiCare Regional Medical Bell Captain, Bellman & Doorman: pre-assigned seating. that our service The usual tip is $1-$2 per bag. The bell will be, traveled by those who Center as the only hospital in the region certified in heart surgery with one of the and door staff are also a valuable source Restaurant & Room Service: encourages a embrace change and work lowest mortality rates. Great results for our patients–that’s one reason we earned of information and can perform many Waiters and waitresses usually services, such as arranging for shows receive 15-20% of the bill, depending hard every day to be the best. the Baldrige Award…and our patients’ heartfelt trust, the greatest reward of all. or travel, so tipping an extra $5 is not on the service. return visit in the unreasonable. Also, give $1 or $2 to the The organizations we honor Valet Parking Attendants: *“Cardiac Surgery in New Jersey 2007”, a healthcare quality assessment, doorman who calls a cab for you. A tip of $1-$2 each time the attendant near future. today with the Baldrige released by the state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). Maids/Housekeepers: takes or brings your car is appreciated. National Quality Award $2 a day per person is suggested, Buffet Severs: usually left at the end of your visit. exemplify that spirit.” A few dollars per person for drink service Showroom Servers: and busing the table during the meal is — Barack Obama, $5 to $10 for a party of two to four at a appreciated. UNITE HERE! 44th President of cocktail show only; $10-$20 for a dinner show for the same size group depending the United States a century of LocaL 54 on service. excellence

10 | The Boardwalk Journal www.atlanticare.org · 1-888-569-1000October 2010 Tracey and Rocco Santoro Diane McKoy, Charlie Bryant and Patrick McKoy Rick Hendrickson with Edwina and Larry Hansen

The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City Committee Members: Jean McAlister, Dave Messier of Boys & Girls Club, Ruthie Harrison, Tracey Fiedler Santoro, Brett Matik - Co-Chair, Diane McKoy - Co-Chair, Pat McKoy, Shane Bargy of Boys & Girls Club, Tony Coppola and Dean Harrison. Committee members not-shown in picture: Phyllis Lacca of Masterpiece Advertising, Dominick Mazotti of Masterpiece Advertising, Braxton Plummer of Boys & Girls ClubDon Parker The Boys & Girls Club ran its first ever Skins Game with professional golfers John Daly and Angela Stanford at Hidden Creek Golf Club on September 20th to raise money for children. Photos by Ginny Leith James Doran, Bill Milner and Butch Berglund Nicola DeLorio and Ruthie Harrison Brett and Darren Matik, Rick Mairone and Lou Petrini

12 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 13 The beautiful and multi-talented Janine Leishear with Harrah’s President Don Marrandino on the red carpet Photo by Tom Briglia at Caesars for the Atlantic City Michael Donato, Jim Hogan, Bob Fiedler and Dr. premiere of The one and only Malik Salaam with Rocco Santoro taking part in the "Skins Fore Kids" Photo by Don Hurley Boardwalk Empire’ his attorney, James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. golf outing at Hidden Creek Golf Club.

MakeMake YourYour NextNext OutingOuting AnAn EventEvent ToTo Remember!Remember! Live entertainment Tuesday -Sunday

Photo courtesy of nickvalinote.com So You Think You Can Dance • October 16 South Jersey’s Best Steakhouse & Date Bar Phish • October 29-30-31 Toby Keith with special guest Rodney Atkins • November 12 Open fOr DInner 7 Days Justin Bieber • November 19 Sergio Martinez vs Paul Williams II - Middleweight Championship • November 20 Our SpecialS: Legends Classic Basketball Championship • November 26-27 Tuesday Albany Devils vs Adirondack Phantoms Hockey • December 5 2 for 1 Appetizers in our Lounge The Caesars Tribute: A Salute to the Golden Age of American Skating • December 11 Wednesday Albany Devils vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Hockey • December 12 10oz. Filet Special $19.99 Miss’d America Pageant • January 16 Thursday Indoor Auto Racing • January 28-29 10-12 oz. Lobster Tail $23.95 sunday Prime Rib Dinner $14.95 all of the above specials also include our salad bar! www.boardwalkhall.com www.atlanticcitynj.com Tickets available at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office, ticketmaster.com,alway use on white background (no exceptions). all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 1.800.736.1420 645-7655 • www.libraryIII.com • 6605 Black Horse Pike, Cardiff (EHT) 4 miles east of Hamilton Mall

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COLORS - CMYK Blue – C:100 M:57 Y:0 K:38 Yellow – C:0 M:17 Y:80 K:0 start – 0% yellow midpoint – 25% end – 100% yellow ARMC Physician Joins Patient on Road to Better Health Alexander Onopchenko, MD, runs half marathon with weight loss surgery patient

November 30, 2009. The minimally invasive surgery went well with no complications and a standard two-day hospital stay. Gastric bypass surgery divides the stomach into a small upper portion from the larger lower portion so that only the small upper portion, which is reduced to be about the size of a medium-sized egg, receives the food. This promotes a significant decrease in food intake and creates a longer feeling of fullness after meals. The operation also bypasses a portion of the small intestines to reduce the calories the body absorbs and produces a feeling of satisfaction from eating a small amount. “AtlantiCare made the entire process from informational seminars to surgery and beyond very easy,” said Gomez. “Everyone has shown me a lot of support.” “Dr. Onopchenko is great. He is very informative, thorough and always makes things easy for me to understand.” Just ten months after Alexander Onopchenko, MD, FACS, of Linwood, New Jersey medical director, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s Two months after surgery, Gomez was able to comfortably begin (ARMC) Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness performed weight exercising. Now he runs 5 miles every other day and 10 miles on loss surgery for Sergio Gomez, 26, of Atlantic City, NJ, the pair ran the his “long” days. He has lost 83 pounds and has dropped his body ING Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon. Onopchenko finished mass index (BMI) from 40 (morbidly obese) to 28 (overweight). just seconds ahead of his patient in the September 19 event. The two He no longer suffers from diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood plan to link up again to run the Atlantic City Half Marathon next. pressure. By regularly exercising, maintaining healthy eating habits and refraining from drinking alcohol, Gomez plans to continue his Gomez said he had struggled with weight issues since being in the journey to better health. fourth grade. He developed diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. After attending a weight loss surgery seminar, Gomez met “He has been a ‘model’ patient,” said Onopchenko. “He follows with Onopchenko for a consultation in September, 2009. Onopchenko postoperative rules to the letter and never misses an appointment.” determined he was a good candidate for surgery. Back in February of this year, Gomez set a goal to compete in the ING “Sergio was a very nice young man who had tried just about everything Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon. He has been training ever to lose weight with modest success,” said Onopchenko. “His since. Onopchenko and his wife Trish celebrate their anniversary each determination to improve his health was evident.” year by running the race. AtlantiCare requires individuals follow a step-by-step enrollment “It is most rewarding to witness how a single operation can resolve a process into its Weight Loss Surgery program to ensure it is right for young person’s serious medical problems and produce such marvelous them. Following the seminar, which AtlantiCare offers online and in results,” said Onopchenko. “Running this race with him was a proud person, attendees take an online test to make sure they understand the moment for me, and symbolized our efforts together from preoperative surgery and its implications. Potential patients then complete an online consultation to support after surgery. Like I tell all of my patients, ‘we registration form and meet one-on-one with a surgeon. are in this together.’” During this consultation, the AtlantiCare physician speaks with For more information about ARMC’s Center for Surgical Weight Loss the patient to learn his or her complete medical history, conducts and Wellness, call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000 or a physical and answers questions. If there are any additional health visit www.atlanticare.org. concerns—for example, if the patient has diabetes or a heart Photo Caption 1: Alexander Onopchenko, MD, FACS, of Linwood, condition—the patient must undergo pre-operative tests with New Jersey, medical director, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s specialists to be cleared for surgery. (ARMC) Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness, stands with his “The decision to undergo weight loss surgery was more about getting weight loss surgery patient Sergio Gomez, 26, of Atlantic City, New healthy, than losing weight,” said Gomez. “My diabetes was getting Jersey at the start of the ING Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon, out of control.” September 19. Onopchenko performed Gomez’s laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, November 30, 2009. They finished within seconds of Onopchenko performed Gomez’s laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery each other.

October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 17 These Are A Few of My Favorite Things: 10 Things To Do For $10 or less in 10/10

Recession? What recession? A REALLY good cup of coffee ($2 to $5) dice and some fake paper cash and the According to the findings of a recent group I’m not talking about the kind that just gets you through. This fun you can have when you gather a few of economic analysts, the recession ended kind keeps you there and you don’t want to leave. Whether friends together. You may even decide in June of 2009. Really? It doesn’t feel like it. you take it black or you like to “mocha latte” it up, head out not to turn on the TV for awhile after that– That notion seems to be strengthened even to wherever it is that you go for your favorite coffee, but take although I would sincerely appreciate it if more when I sit on the NBC 40 desk and read some time to actually enjoy it. One thing I love to do is to you rethink that during the NBC 40 news story after story of long unemployment grab my favorite blend at a bookstore while perusing some hours. Thank you. lines, mortgage defaults, and lower than magazines, books, or even listening to some new music By Michelle Do something for someone else (free) Dawn Mooney expected consumer spending. This is why releases. It’s relaxing and it will cost you under five bucks. It may cost nothing, but the reward is I am the station’s number one proponent Birch Grove Park in Northfield (Free) priceless. Whether it’s paying the toll for the car behind of throwing in those seemingly “never get Whether it’s a leisurely walk on one of their trails while you, sending a card to a friend, dropping off a bakery old” stories about little ducklings saved catching up with a friend, or taking a little solo jog, this is a treat to a neighbor, or donating your time to your favorite from a sewer, or the debut of tiger cubs at great place to take in nature. charity, sometimes it’s the smallest things that can a zoo 2,000 miles away. With all the death Smithville (Free to $10) make the biggest difference in someone’s life. One of my and destruction in the world, who doesn’t favorite organizations is Gilda’s Club, which offers free want to see a cute pair of fluffy tiger cubs? Yes, it’s free to walk around the quaint little shops and catch a glimpse of the ducks as you stroll over the bridge support and services to those who have been afflicted The bottom line is that all hope is not lost. at Smithville, but it’s too tempting not to buy a few things. with cancer, as well as their families. If you can’t donate Yes, many of us are going through difficult There are, however, several gourmet food shops that offer money, they’d love your time. You can call (609) 926-2699 financial times right now. Even those who free samples and you can even go to Tomasello Winery for to volunteer. If you do have the ability to show your support are still maintaining their lifestyles with a free wine tasting and find a great bottle to take home for financially, I would encourage you to attend their annual their heads slightly above water can agree less than $10. “Movers, Shakers, Difference Makers” fundraiser at The 3 that it’s never a bad idea to start 4doing a Palm on Friday, October 15. For more information, go to little less spending and a little more saving. Chinese take-out lunch special ($5 to $10) www.gildasclubsouthjersey.org. I’d love to see you there! With that said, the things we enjoy do not When you’re in the mood for Chinese, why not order it a little have to be taken out of the equation. We early? At many places it’s the same meal, but just have to rework the math. you pay less because it’s not dinnertime. Finding things you like to do for little or no Buy/Download music ($1-$10) money is not impossible. It just requires Buy a new CD or download a few new tunes thought and creativity. One of the best to add to your IPod. You can’t help but feel places to look for inspiration is outside. Fall good when you’re listening to some of your has always been my favorite season, partly favorite tunes! because my birthday is in October. For Dine al fresco (Up to $10) me, there is nothing better than walking There’s something to be said for a great outside and feeling the crisp air amid a meal outdoors. Find a café or luncheonette rainbow of autumn hues blanketing the for breakfast that still serves outside—or landscape. And did I mention that it’s my better yet, pack a picnic for the beach or a birthday? With that in mind, I have always park. looked for special ways to celebrate the Check out live music (Free to $10) season and life in general. The following There is an amazing pool of talent in our area are some of my favorite mood-boosters playing at a number of restaurants and bars that you can always pull off, even when that feature great bands and solo artists for you’re pinching pennies. little or no money. Conte Farms in Tabernacle (Free to $10) This leaves you with some extra cash to grab This is a small drive for a big payoff. Nothing a drink or an appetizer. Check your local says fall like pumpkins, and here you can entertainment guides. even pick your own! They also offer apple- picking as well as hay rides, a corn maze, Game night (Free to $10) a great produce shop and a bakery where Granted, board games aren’t free, but I’m they serve up some delicious apple cider assuming that most of you already have a donuts. They even do group trips, whether few tucked away in a closet somewhere. it’s for 20 kids or 200. You can call them at Never underestimate the power of rolling (609) 268-1010. October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 19 Pumpkin Chipotle Chicken Wings ’ Hello! 2 cups all-purpose flour A Football Widow s Guide To Survival My name is Amanda Nahas ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and I am the chef/owner of Vegetable oil for frying Whip it Out!, a personal chef One 15-oz can of pumpkin ARE YOU a diehard fan of the Philadelphia You might even learn invaluable 2 teaspoons of chipotle sauce (get La READY Eagles. In turn, he has ensured that nuggets of football trivia, such as company. I was racking my Morena 7-oz can chipotle in adobo sauce) FOR SOME our children are Eagles fans, as the fact that Troy brain–always fun–trying to 2 ½ cups water FOOTBALL? well. He’s been buying them jerseys Polamalu’s hair decide what I would write 1 teaspoon each of cumin, salt, pepper, garlic about for my debut article. 2 tablespoons honey By Nicole Milan-Tyner and other Eagles paraphernalia is insured for $1 Whether it’s Fall is my favorite time of 2 pounds of chicken wings, split at the joint, since they were in diapers. Not to million. Hank Williams year. I love everything about wing tips removed and discarded be left out, I bought myself a jersey or Faith Hill singing, it’s an anthem Third, become it, from the colors of nature, Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the that football widows around the and I the entertainer. This may seem the cooler nights, the smells flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl and country find insufferable when fall wear cumbersome, but by creating a of fires in the fireplace, sports whisk together. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches. Place returns. Yes, it’s that time of year my pink welcoming atmosphere, you can and–oh, yeah–the food! Eagles over medium heat and heat until a deep fry again when the Eagles, Giants and entertain your partner and friends I am a huge sports fan and thermometer reads 375 degrees. cap with Cowboys return, not to mention while using the time to catch up I love football. Fall brings pride. We Working in batches, dredge the wings in the college football programs (GO with other football widows who me a feeling of nostalgia for flour and drop into the oil. Fry until lightly RU!!), to occupy living rooms and watch the will come along for the party. my cheerleading days. It’s browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Using a consume the free brain space of games Strive to make your home the not the cheerleading that I slotted spoon, remove the wings and place our husbands, sons, and boyfriends. as a family, celebrate the wins as a place they want to be to watch miss, but the fantasy I used on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat this family, and, without fail, we mourn to have while being on the process until all the wings are fried, making From September through February, the game. Great sure that the oil stays at 375 degrees. the losses as a family. The losses, of sidelines: I pictured myself in on Sundays from noon to 11:00 food, cocktails, and In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, PM and Mondays from 8:00 PM course, are the curse of being friends are a plus! a football uniform, running in Chef Amanda Nahas for touchdowns and tackling chipotle sauce, water, cumin, salt, pepper, until midnight–as well as a few an Eagles fan. garlic and honey. Whisk together. Fourth, value your prepubescent boys, leaving The Philadelphia Eagles Thursdays–our men enter the dead “me” time. Look at them paralyzed with my hits. What can I say? I am a tomboy. I was bestowed with Toss the fried wings into the sauce mixture. zone to root for their team to get and the NFL have done a it this way: football season is the the nickname “Amanda the Moose” in sixth grade. I have since retired the title and Transfer the wings with the sauce to a large foil- lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees until into the end zone. great job of reaching out perfect time to catch up on all the I know that my place is on the couch watching, yelling at the television, and, of to their female fans. The they are crispy and have absorbed most of the I am always in awe of how my things that you want to do, but can course, eating. The best part about watching men in tights becoming intertwined sauce, about 35 minutes. Serve and enjoy! husband–and now my 6-year-old Eagles’ Tackling Breast never find the time for. For football with each other is the food I get to eat while enjoying this display of Americana. Cancer program has Note: you can also just bake the wings with the son–can recall facts about where a widows with kids, I suggest leaving Buffalo wings are on my top ten list of football food–I know, big surprise. sauce without deep-frying. Please email me player went to college or how many donated more than $1 them with your husband so they Although I enjoy the traditional taste of buffalo wings, sometimes I try to whip out with any and all questions. million to cancer care and touchdowns he scored in a game learn the game and become life- something different. Since it is fall and I love pumpkin, I was thinking about how I Another thing I like to do is make homemade three years ago, but they can “forget” research over the past five years. long fans. Seize the opportunity can incorporate more of it into my food. I said to myself, “Hmm. You love pumpkin, beauty recipes. When I make these wings, I to run a load of wash. But, I digress. For those who don’t know the every football Sunday to read, you love chicken wings, so how can you make a match out of these two?” whip out a facial mask for myself, too, using difference between a touchdown two of the same ingredients. The components watch movies, take day trips with I came up with my newest creation: pumpkin chipotle chicken wings. The “Football widow” is a term that and a touch back, the Eagles have of a pumpkin honey oatmeal mask are great friends, or shop. Believe me, the sweetness of the pumpkin coupled with the smoky spiciness of the chipotle for your skin. The oatmeal absorbs oil and defines those of us who have held a “Ladies Training Camp” a relationship with someone best way to bring your partner pepper makes these wings irresistible. They are oral bliss and make you dance helps exfoliate. Honey attracts, draws, and which helps to educate female fans back from the dead zone is to come like you just scored the winning touchdown. The recipe is to the right. traps moisture, leaving the skin soft. Pumpkin who pays more attention to the on the rules of the game. The more contains the antioxidant vitamins A and C, as home with a lot of bags. It will In addition to writing about food and beauty recipes, I want to feature a question- sport than to their partner. Since you know, the more you will be well as zinc and alpha hydroxyl acids, all of automatically resuscitate him and and-answer portion in my column. I want to know what you want to know! Email I happen to be a football fan, I able to survive football season. which work together to reduce the signs of might be considered a traitor to encourage him to re-focus on you. me with thoughts, questions, suggestions, etc. at: [email protected]. aging. 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20 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 21 The Diary Of A Man’s Man By Chris Ferry Lloyd D. Levenson’s – “Life at the Shore” A man’s man takes– for lunch. Surprise! It also had its own publications that say otherwise. or attempts to take– bar. We consumed a fine Irish lunch Nowhere is there a better test of an annual golf trip and quaffed many a bottle of wine. golf. It occurs along the Irish Sea, My readers asked for it, and here it is, another guest article from my beautiful and brilliant wife, Liane. with his buddies, Finally, it was time to play golf. underneath the 3,000-foot-high and I recently did What a magnificent golf course! Set Mountains of Mourne. The caddies just that with 11 on the North Atlantic, up by what is were as good as anywhere and they fellow duffers. called the Giants Causeway, the holes were a laugh a minute. Wind, blind We embarked from traverse through huge sand dunes. shots, firm fairways, hills, dunes–all Sand in Their Shoes And Chris Ferry Newark’s Liberty The course has spectacular views had to be negotiated. The bunkers Waves in Their Souls Airport to Belfast, Northern Ireland. and deep bunkers. After the front were terrifying. If golf was played in Our itinerary consisted of one round nine, we got to the halfway house. the United State the way it is there, at Royal Belfast, one at County Louth It resembled the Normandy Bunker most Americans would not play. It’s a man’s man game there, played by Some of you young mom in a bikini, then onto sexy one room isn’t arduous enough, we had to aka Baltry, two at Royal Portrush, and conquered by Tom Hanks in Saving three at Royal County Down. Some Private Ryan. You guessed it–we hardy folks. If you love golf, Royal may remember pieces, now underwire Miracle suits with make the seven hour drive up to Rhode County Down is a bucket-list item. (I know I flatter matching cover-ups.) But always the sea Island with surf boards strapped to the roof golf clubs in the United Kingdom were invited to stop and have a nip. myself) my rolling in the background of our lives. and an extra suitcase full of wetsuits. Nor are dubbed “royal” when the Duke of We did, lest we insult our hosts. Our group had two goals. The first was “Waves of I can remember, shortly after moving was he alone. His Facebook page is full of York or some other king comes along, Change” article here, someone describing an Atlantic City pictures and descriptions of surfing losses a few balls, then so decrees it. a year ago in native as “having sand in his shoes” and I conditions at the various other colleges his Royal Belfast was our first stop and which I waxed didn’t really grasp what it meant. friends attend in Florida and South it is, in fact, the oldest golf club on eloquent about Moreover, I viewed it as having a negative Carolina. This guy not only has “sand in his the island of Ireland. It is nirvana for how we are drawn to the ocean by the connotation, in that it characterized shoes”, he has the very “waves in his soul.” a billy goat. It goes up and down continuous flow of the waves. How, in someone who had never left the area to So now that the symptoms of my empty and sideways. We traversed it to those waves we glean that eternal expand his horizons. Now, after having nest syndrome are chronic (and I am even exhaustion and could barely drink our unchanging state of infinity which we raised two sons on the beach, I rejoice in older), I still turn to the waves for comfort, Guinnesses when we were through. optimistically believe reflects our own the implications of the phrase. but not for any delusions of immortality. immortality. Judging from the feedback We were told that County Louth–or from that article, I must have struck a Baltry– is rarely visited by Americans. chord with many of you, all of us We were also that it was somewhat seekers of some confirmation of the “out of the way.” That was an continuity of our being, despite our understatement. Just like Brigantine mortality. I now realize that those until Senator Gormley built the words were a temporary remedy for me, tunnel or connector or whatever a pain killer to mask the doleful they call it these days, you can’t get symptoms of heartache brought on by there from here. But Baltry was worth Dinner after golf with their Royal Portrush hosts the malady that we euphemistically call the trip. It is most likely the best and When we finished, it was back to the to lose more golf balls than any other “empty nest syndrome.” least-known course in Ireland. 12 players in history. The second was I wrote that article upon the departure clubhouse to another room with its Our first day at Royal Portrush was own bar. You can figure out the rest to deplete Ulster (another name for of my nineteen year old son Lucas for our introduction to golf Irish-style. Northern Ireland) of all its Guinness college. While I was saddened by his out from here. On a personal note, I Logan Levenson surfing off the beaches of Rhode Island Neatly dressed in coats and ties, we did even up an old score by beating and Bushmills. We accomplished the absence, it was really his age, and arrived at the clubhouse at 11:00 former, but barely dented the latter. therefore my age that was so unsettling. The younger son, Logan, who just left is Now I see those waves bringing my boys a Portrusher named Lindsay Shanks– AM sharp, just as we’d been told. and no, that is not a misprint. It’s Oh, but did we try. As my friend from After all, he was only going two hours a surfer; when we embarked on the college back again and again to tread in those The Portrush members who would Portrush said, “It was good craic.” away and I still had one more child at just a tough name for a golfer. I had search last year, to the usual list of college footsteps they left behind in the sand. be our hosts and opponents for the home for another year. Staring at the sea waited 13 years and two months for The Dirty Dozen were Frank Rich, Rick criteria- big or small, urban or rural, near day led us to a separate room in the outside my door, I recalled all of those my revenge. Hendrickson, Sir James Fraser, Brian or far- he added a new “sine qua non”: it Lloyd D. Levenson is Chief Executive clubhouse. The room had its own bar. years marked by the passage of summers had to be near surfing! Being Officer of the Atlantic City-based law firm Cooper Broadley, Alan Glass, Phil Perskie, After a solid hour of introductions, Royal County Down in Newcastle is and my recollection of him and his academically oriented myself, I was Levenson and Chairman of the firm’s Casino Law Doug Huen, Bruce Meisenzahl, Departments in Atlantic City and conversation, alcohol and much the finest golf course in the world, younger brother on the beach—first as horrified, but relented in my opposition Ronnie Rodio, Paul Koelling, Ken Las Vegas. Mr. Levenson may be reached at lying, we were taken to another room and you can disregard any golf babies, then toddlers, hellions, then because, as all of us need air, he also needs (609)344-3161 or by email at Condon...and me. teens—(and of myself—first as a hot the sea. As if packing up a car to fill a dorm [email protected]. October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 23 Communication between doctors, nurses Princeton area, I just knew that this was and physical therapists is also key in the challenging, but right for my personality trauma unit. “The people I work with and my energy level.” here are inherently caring, motivated and After receiving her doctoral degree A Day patient,” Previti said. “I love the teamwork in physical therapy, Previti began her that’s involved. This is an awesome career at AtlantiCare. She says she is in the Brynn corporation and it’s a pleasure every proud to have the chance to help those single day.” who are in need. “You have to have lot of An Atlantic County native, Previti was compassion,” she explained. “We have a Previti: ironically born in the very same hospital very unique opportunity to have personal Life where she now works. Previti’s mom and unique relationships with these also worked for AtlantiCare as a labor patients and their families. They’re in a By Veronica Dudo and delivery nurse in both the City and vulnerable state, so it takes a lot of time Mainland Divisions for 20 years. Previti to just be patient and talk them through admits that her mother was an early what we’re going to do.” Trauma influence on her career. “I was drawn to Previti works with many patients and the field of healthcare,” she said. “I just strives for each one of them to make a full Physical didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do.” recovery. “I do get attached to my patients, After graduating from Mainland Regional but I think there is definitely a line to be Therapist High School in Linwood, Previti attended drawn between the professional end of it of them go on to rehab units or to long- and graduated from the C ollege of New and the personal end of it. Still, you can’t term care facilities or go home, then I do Jersey. She then continued her studies help but get attached to them and their keep in touch with a few of them,” she at Neumann University in Pennsylvania. families.” said. “The fact that I’m close with their While attending Neumann, Previti found She is constantly encouraging her families has really inspired me.” her niche. “I did several rotations when patients to reach their goals, Previti said. With her own hope to inspire those in her I went through my doctoral degree,” And she still stays in contact with former care, Previti says she looks forward each she said. “It was three years and when patients. “If they offer their email address, day to making a difference in lives of her I did the acute care rotation at Robert I always offer mine. If they have questions patients in the trauma center. Wood Johnson University Hospital in the when they leave this facility, when some Photos by Ginny Leith

Whether it’s a young teen with gunshot list and prioritize, because we never know Once a patient is stabilized and strong wounds from a shooting, a bus full of what we’re going to get.” enough for movement, they’re ready people badly hurt from a serious car It’s the constant unexpectedness that for a physical therapist. “We initiate the accident, a bicyclist struck by a truck, or keeps Previti’s adrenaline pumping for mobility end of the recovery process,” a stroke victim, Brynn Previti will help all the intensity of her job. When asked how Previti explained. “If a patient comes in–a of them do the everyday things they once she handles this day in and day out, she neuro patient or a pulmonary patient– did before. This is “A Day in the Life of a responded, “I signed up for this, so this is a then I’m going in, getting them moving, Trauma Physical Therapist.” perfect fit for me.” and mobilizing them, as we call it. I get At any moment of any day, someone in them out of bed, strengthen them, work The situations that the staff encounter on their endurance and make sure all their need of immediate medical attention may seem pretty crazy to an outsider, but might be rushed through the doors of the vitals remain stable. I get the ball rolling to Previti says that she and her colleagues get them moving again.” Harrah’s Regional Trauma Center at the are accustomed to their fast-paced AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center City environment. “It’s a trauma center, so you Since she’s tending to many patients, all Campus. Previti has worked at AtlantiCare do see horrible accidents and devastating with their own unique situations, Previti for a little over a year now. things,” she said. “But it’s nothing that I says that it’s very important to provide care “It’s different every day,” Previti said. “We can’t handle, or that any of the staff can’t catered to each individual. “Everything try to keep it kind of regimented. I go to handle. You’re pretty much ready for plays a role in how we design our plan of my desk every morning, take a look at the anything in this setting.” care, from their diagnosis to their age to their pain tolerance.” recognizes National Breast Cancer Month 24 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 www.breastcancer.org The ART of Fundraising candy. They chose a historic venue, the Governor’s mansion, for a industry. They’ve done work for Bush for President, LoBiondo for fundraiser for the Research Down Syndrome Organization. They’ve Congress, Senator Bill Gormley, Christine Todd Whitman, and the By Felicia Lowenstein Niven also turned warehouses into ballrooms more than once. Republican National Committee. They’ve also done work for Pizza “One of the more interesting venues was at Newark Airport where Hut, Taco Bell and KFC. Chris Christie’s inaugural day was a big one for the governor-elect, we did the Governor’s Gala for the Republican State Committee,” “I consider myself first and foremost a fundraiser,” acknowledges but it was quite possibly even bigger for Maria Chappa. As co-founder said Maria. “We did it in one of the Continental hangars. By the Maria. “Yes, we are excellent event planners but our focus is of TurnKey Productions, she helped to coordinate it all—from the time we were done with it, you’d never have known it was an airport fundraising.” mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, to the hangar. We turned it into a ballroom.” official swearing-in ceremony in Trenton, to the celebration party at Because of the company’s political specialty, Chappa’s team is busier the Prudential Center that evening. Maria and her team work with decorators and florists, sound and during election years. But they pull in the talent and staff they need. lighting professionals, photographers, printers, security, caterers, Proceeds generally are generated from ticket prices. “We started at 8:00 AM and went right through,” Chappa remembered and any other vendor that’s needed to create an event. They have as she recounted the day. “We had close to 1,000 people at mass and “It feels really good when you work so hard to help the candidates relationships with suppliers from all over the state. over 2,000 for the swearing-in ceremony and celebration.” raise money and then they win,” said Maria. Planning starts with a budget, then the team takes it from there. The New Jersey-themed celebration featured a taste of the state, As for why she loves her job, Maria doesn’t hesitate in her answer. They will offer ideas, put together the agenda and plan the menu. including a Campbell’s Soup station. Cake Boss Buddy Valastro They’ll book the entertainment, write the programs, and handle the “You meet very interesting people,” said Maria, “great leaders in made a cake out of blueberries, New Jersey’s official fruit. It was audio-visual needs, as well as any logistics and coordination. They government and in the business community. But it’s not all glamour. the size of a twin bed and showcased famous Jersey scenes. The essentially take the event from conception to reality. The team is also At any given time, you can walk in and we are stuffing invitations. Prudential Center was decorated with Garden State Parkway and on-site managing the event, alerting speakers as needed and making In fact, I’m still copying checks. But I’ve always had an interest in New Jersey Turnpike signs. Proceeds from the inaugural event went sure that all runs smoothly. After the event, they’ll even write and politics and I really enjoy it.” to three New Jersey charities: the Community Food Bank of New send thank-you notes to the donors. “The political landscape in New Jersey continues to change,” she Jersey, Daytop New Jersey and the National Guard State Family added. “That keeps it fresh and exciting. It’s special to be part of it.” Readiness Council. TurnKey Productions co-founder and Sometimes, Maria and her team will serve in a background capacity for an event or campaign. For example, they consulted in 2008 for It was a day that Chappa and her team—which includes co-founders prominent political fundraiser Maria Chappa the McCain for President Campaign. For more information on TurnKey Productions, Lysa Israel and Robin Visconi—planned in a relatively short time. They visit www.turnkeyproductions.net. started just after Election Day in November for the January events. In fact, their client list reads like a “who’s who” of government and can service clients in different locations very effectively. I’m inE ssex Even “cocktails for 2,000” is all in a day’s work for Maria Chappa. County. Jamie is in Gloucester, and Theresa is in Ocean County.” From an intimate dinner party for 12 to stadium-size celebrations, she handles them all with finesse. Her specialty is political fundraising, and She describes TurnKey as a full-service fundraising and event- her clients range from members of the state legislature to congressional planning company that specializes in unique and innovative events candidates and even presidential candidates. Because the nature of from intimate affairs to corporate galas and conventions. TurnKey ChRiS FeRRy iNSuRaNCe aGeNCy has been her business requires her to choose sides, Chappa and her team work has a reputation for creativity, efficiency and the ability to meet exclusively for Republican Party candidates. They also consult for deadlines, all at budget. servicing South Jersey since 1949. as an independent agent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations that need to raise funds. “We are an all-woman business,” she said. “The three of us are full- we have the ability to quote your insurance needs with many “I have a degree in political science from Penn State,” said Maria. “I time working moms who also bring a wealth of experience to the insurance companies to get you the best coverage at the most started out as an intern for Congressman Bill Martini. That’s when table. We’re able to offer a full variety of services for fundraising and competitive price. special events based on that experience.” I first met fundraising consultant Lysa Israel. I went to work for her. at Chris Ferry insurance, we offer both Personal and Commercial I was entry level at the time, and I was photocopying checks and Maria and her team work with clients in one of two basic ways. Some insurance: auto, homeowners, Flood, Life, health, Restaurants making follow-up phone calls. It certainly wasn’t glamorous, but I are on retainer and TurnKey handles their fundraising needs for the and Contractors. Call us today for a free quote. really loved the work. ” year. Others bring TurnKey in to do a single fundraiser or other kind Maria met Robin Visconi in her next job at the Republican State of event as Governor Christie did. Customer Service is our #1 Priority. Committee. She left after a year there to help run the congressional Sometimes the team is constrained in political fundraising by laws. race for Dick Zimmer. Chappa then went out on her own as a When helping to raise money for the governor’s race, they were Carriers We Represent: political fundraising consultant. In 2004, Lisa and Robin approached limited to the amount. Other times, the sky’s the limit. her about going into business together. That was the official start of “The nice thing about my work is that every client is different,” said TurnKey Productions. Maria. “We get to tailor the event to what suits the client. And bigger “We worked very well together,” said Maria, explaining that her isn’t necessarily better. There are different ways to get to your goal. 2000 Shore Rd., Ste. 206 4400 North Corp Pkwy two partners have since retired from the business. “We’re still great We want to deliver an event that makes the most money possible for Linwood, NJ 08221 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 friends, and I call upon them to consult as needed.” the client.” Phone: (609) 653-6600 Phone: (561) 630-7676 These days, she works alongside colleagues Jamie Montgomery and Like the Governor’s New Jersey celebration, creativity often plays a Fax: (609) 653-6929 Fax: (609) 653-6929 www.ferryins.com www.weinsurefl.com Theresa Mondella. role in TurnKey events. They recreated the Atlantic City Boardwalk “The three of us are located all over the state,” said Maria, “so we at the Exposition in Edison, bringing in boardwalk games and cotton

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And if you so, you can get delirious with afterthought. close your eyes, you can imagine the excitement, until you get a look at And if you enjoy a crackling fire in the house being filled with the laughter some of your options. winter, you will appreciate the lovely of friends and family. You can almost The real drawback is that there are living room fireplace, adorned in hear the sound of ice swirling in the no more lots, and all of the existing tasteful tile work. glasses. Yes, my friend, this home is designed for carefree entertaining. houses are old. Really old. Trying Do You Like To Cook? to navigate your way through the Wait until you see the house when you You’ll find a bedroom with private design and permitting process is are standing in the kitchen. It is the access to the bath on the second floor. a maze of regulations and delays. nerve center and hub for the entire With its central location, this room There’s also a very private water closet Even if you find a house that has house. And this one is gourmet-caliber. could also serve as a home theatre. at the far end of the bathroom. been professionally remodeled, it Viking stainless steel professional And you’re sure to be proud of the is likely too small, has no ocean Master Level Deck appliances, including a massive, six- second floor bath with its rich granite And speaking of relaxing, the deck views, no garage, or a combination burner gas stove, large oven, full-size and ceramic tile work. Quality and of all three. setting here will surpass anything ice machine, under-counter wine craftsmanship can be seen throughout you have seen elsewhere. You’ll want Here’s Your Chance cellar, microwave, and professional- the entire home. to spend lots of down-time here. Wrapped in Contemporary charm, grade dishwasher – perfect if you look The Third Level Oh my, at night the mood is totally is this amazing new construction, forward to preparing elaborate meals. The third floor contains the master transforming. You can sip a glass of beach block residence at 110 South 110 So. Cambridge Ave., Ventnor Stand in the kitchen for a moment suite as well as a separate fifth wine while you take in the wonders of Cambridge, in prestigious St. and notice just how readily-accessible bedroom. Why not make this bedroom a star-filled sky. Grill steaks outdoors. Leonard’s Tract. Yes, dear reader, things are. There’s a cabinet in the into a home office? 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The close proximity of the 3-story home with marvelous ocean the utilization of only the finest better place for a brand-spanking new suite, slipping into comfortable ocean. You can open the windows and sink to the dishwasher makes clean views. This new construction residence quality materials and finishes, and construction, 3-story home? clothing and making a mad dash for go to sleep to the sound of the waves up sooo easy. There is a downside has five bedrooms, four baths, two resplendent ocean views throughout. the deck, drink in hand – while all the hitting the shore. And this master What’s On the First Level? here. If you are a procrastinator who decks, a 2-car garage with room to worries of the day fly away with the is much more than a destination Live here and you are close to Step inside the home to beautiful tends to leave dirty dishes to collect in park two additional cars, a private gentle ocean breeze. for beauty sleep. This one’s a fully everything. The Boardwalk is only hardwood floors and a layout that the sink, you will no longer have any functional, multi-room retreat. Its elevator, and about 4,600 square feet. yards away – so is the ocean! Fine includes a living room, two bedrooms, What’s On The Second Level? excuses to do so. space-savvy design and calming color Attributes such as its St. Leonard’s restaurants, shopping and red hot a full bath, and large laundry/utility When you arrive at the second floor, palette make this a dream bedroom Tract location, the ocean views, Atlantic City are practically on your room. The first floor layout provides your eyes are immediately drawn to with maximum appeal. And you’re restaurant-grade door step. And South Cambridge numerous options, depending on your the large living room windows and bound to render an approving nod kitchen, fabulous needs. If there is any chance that their pristine ocean views. The scene when you see the layout includes master bedroom, you may need to take care of aging is inspiring and calming, and fills the spacious his and her walk-in closets. and flexible floor parents, this layout works perfectly. house with warmth, energy and light. plan, make this an Or use one of these rooms as a home Take a deep breath. Does it feel like The bath area serves as a rejuvenating almost impossible- gym. Lastly, if you have a college- home yet? spa-like retreat, with his and her to-find new home. vanity, Jacuzzi tub, and dual-head bound student, she can live here – The main living room, kitchen If the $1,849,000 is come and go at odd hours—without shower with body sprays. A large comfortable for you, and dining areas are unified by wood cabinet adds storage without ever disturbing you. lovely hardwood flooring. And this trust your impulse to disrupting the serene appeal. 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32 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 33 Once Upon a Time inAtlantic City - served their own clientele. This came into appeased him. The men hugged and I had been a loser. That night I swore to play when Alphonese “Scarface” Capone adjourned to the back of Nucky’s myself that one day I would be a winner.” By Bill Kelly The Real Story of the 1929 Organized Crime Convention stepped off a train in May 1929 and took limo. Johnson and Capone were later After graduating from Public School #34 in a cab to one of Atlantic City’s classier seen strolling down the world-famous 1917, Lansky worked as an auto mechanic. hotels. Capone got a smile from Frank Boardwalk. They had dinner in the Italian He first came to the attention of the police Nitti, Murry Humphries, Jake Guzik and “Ducktown” neighborhood. when he was arrested for fighting with Frank Rio when he signed a fictitious Al “The Owl” Polizzi arrived in Atlantic Charles Luciano and Benjamin Siegel. name to the register, but the joke turned City after Capone. From Cleveland, After the judge listened to the boys’ story, sour when a naive desk clerk looked at Polizzi was one of the Sicilians who had he decided that they had “bugs in their the name and politely informed Capone, been hassled by cops there a few weeks heads.” This temporarily gave Lansky the “I’m sorry, sir, but this hotel doesn’t serve earlier. Also from Cleveland was Moe nickname “Meyer the Bug.” Siegel could those of your persuasion. May I suggest Dalitz of the MayfieldR oad Gang and his never shake the name “Bugsy.” you try the hotel just down the street?” bootleg companions, Morris Kleinman, Luciano rose in the ranks of the Italian Atlantic City was probably the only place Sam Tucker and Louis Rothkopft. From mafia family controlled by Joe “TheB oss” in America where “Scarface” Al Capone North Jersey, there was Abner “Longie” Masseria. Masseria’s mob was perennially could mingle with the masses and go Zwillman, who controlled most of at war with another New York gang run unrecognized. He had a friend in Enoch the New Jersey bootleg shipments. by Salvatore Maranzano. Maranzano’s “Nucky” Johnson, the man who ran Philadelphia was represented by Harry henchmen once picked up Luciano and Atlantic City at the time. Capone was in “Nig Rosen” Stromberg, Max “Boo Boo” took him for a ride to Staten Island where Atlantic City to meet with Meyer Lansky Huff, Sam Lezar and Charles Schwarts. they shot him a number of times and and other mob bosses. They had come The biggest delegation came down from left him for dead. Luciano miraculously to Atlantic City because Nucky Johnson New York. It consisted of Frank Costello, survived, earning him the nickname had assured them that they wouldn’t be Author “Dutch Schultz” Flegenheimer, “Lucky.” subjected to the kind of police hassles that Louis “Lepke” Buchalter, Joe Adonis, the Sicilian mafia guys had been subjected Salvadore “Lucky” Luciano and Meyer The three boys went on to become fast to in Cleveland a few weeks earlier. Lansky. Other gangsters identified as friends. Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel and Lucky Luciano formed a life-long Although Nucky Johnson couldn’t protect having attended the Atlantic City meeting include Charles “King” Solomon from alliance and established themselves Capone from ethnic embarrassment at on the Lower East Side as competent a hotel desk, he had tight control over Boston, Joe Bernstein from Detroit, and Joe Lanza from Kansas City. and efficient guns-for-hire. They would all facets of the city’s operations. Known become known as the “Bugs and Meyer gangsters from out of town didn’t have Newlyweds Meyer and Anna Citron Mob.” They worked for Longie Zwillmen, Infamous photo of Al Capone and Nucky Johnson to worry about being picked up for Lansky checked into one of the city’s finer the king of the bootleggers. They either (fourth and fifth from left) on the Atlantic City Boardwalk in 1929 questioning unless they robbed a bank or Boardwalk hotels on May 12, 1929. Born escorted Zwillmen’s liquor from the made a scene. But Capone made a scene. Maier Suchowljansky in Grodno, Poland docks to its destination, or they hijacked When the hotel clerk told him that he in 1902, young Meyer Lansky came to the Atlantic City has been known as a of smuggled liquor. that Zwillman’s outfit had a 65 percent any competitors who tried to muscle in couldn’t check in because the name he’d United States in 1911 with his mother, convention town for a long time, but the market share of all illegal booze in North on their territory. Abner “Longie” Zwillman of North Jersey signed was of the wrong ethnic persuasion, sister and younger brother, Jake. Lansky most significant convention in the city America. controlled most of the bootleg market. Capone’s famous temper flared. After his quickly embraced the American dream. Since Capone only didn’t meet at Convention Hall. controlled certain Cases of booze from the Caribbean and There were also illegal casinos in Atlantic burst of obscenities and the trashing of He would later tell Israeli journalist sections of Chicago, The May 1929 meeting of organized Canada were transferred at sea from City in 1929, all operating openly. some lobby furniture, Nucky Johnson Uri Dan that he took to gambling early, other gangsters crime bosses in Atlantic City may have mother ships to small speedboats. The Confidence men like Charlie Gondorff learned that Al Capone was in town. relating an incident that occurred when he been the most important ever held. (of The Sting fame) were allowed to run speedboats put into the Atlantic City Capone and his entourage were heading was a young boy. Walking down Delancy from that city Atlantic City was considered a “wide con games, as long as long as they only inlet at Rum Point, at Sugar Hill on the south on Pacific Avenue when Johnson’s Street in Manhattan on an errand for his also came in to open” town at the time, a place where hit on marks from out of town. Between Egg Harbor River, or in Strathmere, convoy of black limos intercepted them. mother, Lansky came across a sidewalk the Atlantic City gangsters could meet to make private–if the booze, gambling, the Boardwalk and just south of Ocean City. Once brought They met in the middle of the street and craps game. He lost his mother’s nickel, meeting, including sometimes illegal–investments and for beach, it didn’t even seem like there was a ashore, the booze was put on waiting blocked traffic. Capone emerged from an event that would have a profound Joe “Polock” Saltis sit-down mob meetings. This was during Depression going on. trucks and transported through the rest his cab, cigar in hand, and gave Nucky an effect on his life. and Frank “Machine Prohibition, and the most lucrative of the country. Either Jews or Quakers owned all the obscenity- laced public verbal lashing. “What troubled me more than anything Gun” McEarlane, business of that era was the importation first class hotels of the time, and each complete with The Kefauver Committee later estimated Always the gracious host, Johnson else,” Lansky told the journalist, “was that

34 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 35 disastrous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. illegal liquor whose violent ways were causing problems and Capone acquired sanctuary from a The most blatant gangland mass murder profits. for the others. vengeful Bugs Moran. in history, the massacre brought pressure The Atlantic City accords Capone–and what to do about him–was the In the custody of the Philadelphia on the mobsters from the public, the press, were a radical departure from final item on the agenda in Atlantic City in authorities, Capone was forthcoming politicians and the law. It was the biggest previous mob practices. The creation of 1929. The media had reported that Capone factor in persuading the factional and about the Atlantic City sit-down. “I told the Commission–the Board of Directors was in town. A pubic clamoring arose for territorial mob leaders to meet and hash them,” Capone said, reciting a line from of the National Syndicate of Organized Capone to be busted for something. An things out rather than allow the situation one of Lansky’s lectures, “there is enough Crime–was as big as the founding of the APB was put out for the man who had business to make us all rich. It’s time to reach a level of violence that would United Nations. Although its existence been seen all over town, throwing chairs to stop the killing and look on our own Charles “Lucky” Luciano force the authorities to take action. would be hidden from the public for in a hotel lobby, screaming obscenities business as other men look on theirs.” Although most published sources place decades, the Commission would rule on Pacific Avenue, and having dinner in Capone also said that he “had to hide violin cases under their arms. Saltis the main gathering of mob leaders at organized crime in America for the next Ducktown. But Capone couldn’t be found. and McEarlane were new faces in the the President Hotel on the Boardwalk, fifty years. from the rest of the racketeers.” They Although he was the nominal boss of underworld in 1929. The old-guard the large number of delegates made it had a vendetta against him, he said. From information provided by undercover the Chicago rackets, Capone had to take “Mustache Petes” who had been running necessary for the meetings to take place It seems that there is a point in every informants, the Federal Bureau of a vacation or he would be thrown to the the big city rackets referred to these new in smaller caucuses. Pushed along the gangster’s career when his life is suddenly Narcotics concluded that the Atlantic wolves. He was given the option of being gangsters as the “Young Turks.” Boardwalk in wicker-rolling chairs, these vulnerable to a professional contract City convention established the basis that killed right then or taking a sabbatical. Meyer Lansky men didn’t talk in front of the push-cart killer, despite all the power and money The Mustache Petes were considered carved the nation into specific territories According to legend, Capone slipped out operators. At the end of the Boardwalk, he might have accumulated. Capone too old-fashioned, too narrow-minded, and developed a system of kangaroo of Atlantic City when the heat was turned they took off their shoes and socks like chose jail over death. and too set in their ways to mingle with courts that gave the gangsters their own on. He retreated to a local private country other tourists, rolled up the cuffs of their gangsters of other nationalities, so they quasi-judicial system. Arrangements were club, either the Atlantic City Country The federal government did not officially trousers, and waded into the surf. With were not even invited to the 1929 meeting made to invest in a multi-million dollar Club in Northfield or Seaview in Absecon, recognize the existence of the organized their conversations muffled by the sounds in Atlantic City. But one member of the slush fund to bribe law enforcement where he played golf and cards for awhile. crime syndicate until May 1, 1951 when of the surf breaking, the mobsters plotted old school who was invited and who did officials, to ensure the election of certain On May 16, 1929, Capone showed up at Estes Kefauver, chairman of the Senate strategy and began the long-term planning attend the Atlantic City conclave was politicians, to hire the best attorneys, and the local train station, but he missed his Crime Investigating Committee, visited that would control organized crime John Torrio. Torrio was born in Naples to pay for the educational development of train by minutes. Capone’s entourage Atlantic City, New Orleans, Chicago and activities for the next fifty years. and was one of the first immigrants to promising young men who would serve then drove to Philadelphia, where he New York. Kefauver determined that “a leave the notorious “Five Points” section Legend has it that the order of business their interests in the future. again just missed a train to Chicago. He nationwide crime syndicate does exist of Brooklyn to go to Chicago. He ran his was twofold. The men had to agree on The hallmark of the Atlantic City went to a movie on Market Street with in the United States…and behind the uncle’s whorehouse there. After killing an amiable solution to the conflicts that meeting was the centralization of powers his bodyguard Frank Rio. Emerging local mobs which make up the national his uncle and setting up his own numbers erupted into mob warfare. And since it in an executive committee. It was an from the theater later, he was confronted crime syndicate there is a shadowy, racket, Torrio brought in Al Capone from was obvious that Prohibition would not extraordinary concept not immediately by Philadelphia police detective James international criminal organization last forever, they had to get involved in the old neighborhood to be his enforcer. acceptable to many of the ethnic- “Shooey” Malone. Malone flashed his known as the Mafia.” But even after this, Bugsy Siegel Torrio was Capone’s mentor and one of legitimate businesses to devise alternative oriented gangsters, such as Massaria and badge. They talked quietly for a moment the FBI refused to place a priority on the the oldest and wisest of the delegates at sources of illegal income once it ended. Marrassano. Dissension was overcome in a and Capone calmly volunteered his .38 mafia until years later. the Atlantic City convention. He would Because the violence hurt everyone’s power-play move when Lansky nominated caliber revolver. He was promptly arrested As Judge Nelson Johnson, author of the play a significant role by making key policy business, they decided to end conflicts by the mafia’s own Johnny Torrio as the first by Malone. Rio balked, but Capone book Boardwalk Empire, said, “When I decisions concerning the promotion of adhering strictly to established territorial “Chairman of the Board.” Torrio was the convinced him to surrender his weapon, would ask, ‘Do you know where organized other vices, most notably gambling. spheres of influence.E ach gang controlled only one who could take care of Capone, too. It later came out that Detective crime was born?’, most people would The 1929 meeting in Atlantic City was particular rackets in each area. They also Malone had met Capone a year before at significant because it established a new agreed to work together in setting prices, the Hialeah Racetrack in Florida. Capone answer Chicago. I tell them, ‘No, it was policy of inter-city gang cooperation. sharing warehouse space, and coordinating had arranged for his own arrest. It took born in Atlantic City with the 1929 It was not so much a question of who the wholesale distribution of liquor. They the heat off the rest of the mobsters, organized crime convention.” was in Atlantic City, but who was not agreed to form an executive committee to there. Besides the Mustache Petes from oversee and arbitrate all disputes and the the old order of things, Bugs Moran was degree of punishment to all violators. They Bill Kelly is the author of 300 Years at the Point and Birth of the the most notable big-name absentee. set policy for the governing of all future Birdie – The First 100 Years of Golf at Atlantic City Country Club. He was left back in Chicago to lick his illegal operations and decided to explore He can be reached at [email protected]. Abner “Longie” Zwillman wounds and regroup his forces after the gambling as a replacement for the lucrative The President Hotel in Atlantic City

36 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 37 Stars from Boardwalk Empire gathered in Atlantic City for the special sneak preview of the series’ first episode at Caesars on September 16th

Vincent Piazza plays Aleksa Palladino plays Shea Whigham plays Charlie “Lucky” Luciano Angela Darmody Sheriff Elias Thompson

From left: Michael Stuhlbarg, Michael K. Williams, Kelly MacDonald, Aleksa Palladino, Paz de la Huerta and Vincent Piazza All photos on pages 38 and 39 by Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics Photography Briglia/PhotoGraphics Tom on pages 38 and 39 by photos All Kelly MacDonald plays Margaret Shroeder 38 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 39 Photo by Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics Photography Briglia/PhotoGraphics Tom by Photo Photo by Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics Photography Briglia/PhotoGraphics Tom by Photo Photo by Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics Photography Briglia/PhotoGraphics Tom by Photo Photo by Don by Hurley Photo Photo by Don by Hurley Photo Photo by Don by Hurley Photo Don by Hurley Photo

Michael Pitt plays Jimmy Darmody Photo by Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics Photography Briglia/PhotoGraphics Tom by Photo Photo by Don by Hurley Photo

Series’ Executive Producer and Writer Terence Winter The Boardwalk Journal’s Veronica Dudo interviewing Dabney Coleman plays Paz de la Huerta Greg Antonacci Michael K Williams who plays Chalky White Commodore Louis Kaestner plays Lucy Danziger plays Johnny Torrio 40 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 41 By Linda Dorfman The History of Atlantic City’s Earliest Casinos, Back-Room The Brighton Casino , 1905 Gambling Establishments, Bootlegging & Other Illegal Hoopla

Unlike today’s high-rise, neon-lit gambling spacious casino. Consisting mostly of game frequented these establishments. establishments, the first casinos in Atlantic rooms, the casino featured board games, Author Archie Black recalls, “The city’s City were designed in the image of Atlantic cards, shuffle board, bingo and checkers. police made a career of raiding the nightclub City that Dr. Jonathan Pitney originally These game rooms were meant to entertain gambling operations - as was the case during propagated for the resort: a health retreat. guests and tourists on rainy days. Hotel prohibition; a club could measure its prestige These early casinos were created as places guests were admitted free, but other visitors by how much of an advance warning the to accommodate women as well as men “for were charged “a small fee to spend the day” police gave before they arrived.” healthy seashore diversions”. and partake of these indoor amusements. Although raids were conducted on these illegal When one of Philadelphia’s Main Line Other features of this hotel/casino included gambling rooms, very few were shut down millionaires discovered that his favorite hotel indoors pools in its sunny, well-lit corridors, after paying their fines.B abette’s was raided in was booked solid one summer, he decided as well as a wharf that offered its patrons ocean 1943, fined $5,000, and was “back in business to build his own. The Brighton Hotel and sightseeing excursions aboard the “Mermaid,” in no time.” The sheriff’s action caused “more Casino, constructed in 1892, was located at a steam yacht that departed hourly each day. inconvenience than anything else.” Indiana Avenue and the Boardwalk. Besides a “Young and old” could enjoy “a pleasant and card room, the Brighton offered a swimming absolutely safe trip on the ocean.” By the late 1890s, Atlantic City’s demeanor pool, sundeck, bowling alley and dance floor. seemed to be evolving from a nationally- Atlantic City’s Illegal “Back Room” Hot Spots renowned health resort to a pleasure-seeker’s It did not have the conventional gambling Food and live performances were not the only tables that you see in today’s casinos. Not paradise. Prostitution, rum running and thing Atlantic City’s most famous nightclubs illegal gambling were the principal vices, with a destination for the average tourist, this offered. Some of the town’s best restaurants establishment catered to the elite Main Line authorities averting their eyes. According to and clubs had a well-known secret—the authors Levi and Eisenberg, “liquor licenses Philadelphia tourists, charging “...up to $5 a “Back Room.” Although these gambling hot day for a room, the highest rates in the city.” passed from one palm to the next. Gambling spots were illegal, Atlantic City’s “back rooms rooms could be found block after block–from It also featured a 500-foot walkway that were the worst-kept secrets in town.” connected Brighton Park to the main hotel. the nickel-limit joints on Mississippi Avenue Babette’s, formerly called the Golden Inn, to the Delaware Avenue club called Dutchy’s.” One of the Brighton’s best-known was a well known nightclub and restaurant in According to the Philadelphia Bulletin, contributions to the resort was its famous the 1920s, renowned for its charcoal steaks, Atlantic City was “where some of the best “Brighton Punch.” Because of its potency, celebrity stage performances that included known politicians and…businessmen of “ladies were allowed only two glasses a day.” such famous names as Milton Berle and Philadelphia stake their five and ten dollars personally supervised the choosing of jury panels was his brother Al. to the opinion of many The Punch caused “even the most experienced, Eleanor Powell, and its infamous “back room” on the deal.” Enoch L. Johnson Booster Clubs in every precinct delivered half the of the town’s city officials two-fisted males…to totter helplessly after gambling action. county’s votes. It was the perfect setup.” and politicians “that three.” Ulysses S. Grant, Lillian Russell and Whites were not exclusively involved in the a wide-open city was Diamond Jim Brady were all frequent visitors The 500 Club, as well as theB ath and Surf Club, illegal gambling industry during this time. The Rum Running Trade in Atlantic City attractive to tourists.” to the Brighton’s lounge–and they were fans also kept up bustling back room racketeering A man named Charles Colman provided The onset of Prohibition introduced rum running as a major illegal of this noteworthy cocktail. Although the businesses with craps tables, roulette wheels a gambling house for blacks on Arkansas industry in Atlantic A writer from Reader’s and racing sheets to high rollers, horse and Avenue “whose crap games were particularly exact recipe was kept secret from the public, City, where law enforcement was Digest observed “visitors card players, and other gambling clientele. frequented by hotel waiters.” one author believes the ingredients to be “a “often out to lunch” when it came on holiday are [Atlantic close approximation.” (See box below) Atlantic City-born Paul “Skinny “D’Amato Entering Atlantic City’s political scene in to catching up with speed boats City’s] chief means of The Bath and Turf Club, 1958 livelihood, and even its “TheR oyal Palace Hotel” was located between took over ownership of the infamous 500 1904, Enoch “Nucky” Johnson was “put on loaded with illegal liquor. The staid citizens agreed that any taint of Puritanism would painfully shrivel Pacific and Atlantic Avenues along Maine Club–where Martin and Lewis first teamed the public payroll” as the treasurer of Atlantic bootlegged liquor, originating the crowds on the Boardwalk…There were two big businesses in this Avenue. Declared one of the largest hotels up–in the 1940s through 1973 after running County by his father, who at that time was from countries such as South famous resort—the hotels and the rackets. The rackets were the bigger. of its time in the early 1900s, it included a craps games as a kid. Skinny lured big name sheriff of the county. Nucky’s control of America and Scotland, was usually entertainers such as Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, city politics was well-known, “controlling transported to destinations other Gambling, the red light district, and minor rackets grossed $10,000,000 Brighton Punch Sammy Davis Jr., and his good friend, Frank patronage, proposing or blocking legislation, than the resort, but a “great a year.” Sinatra, who often performed at the club for cutting through municipal red tape on behalf many bottles were delivered to So when locals wondered how legalized gambling would change their 1 ½ oz. Rye (100-proof) free. The ‘back room’ gambling action of the of his friends or tying up enemies in the Atlantic City nightspots” after the town when it was voted in during the 1970s, the truth is that “Atlantic 1 oz. Dark Rum 500 club provided “slot machines, baccarat, same.” Rubbing shoulders with celebrities “runners, in boats painted gray and City has long been a bettor’s paradise, less publicized than it is today” 1 tsp. brown sugar craps, roulette, and blackjack”. and mobsters such as Al Capone, Lucky completely darkened, would go and “certainly less legal.” Juice of half a lemon Luciano and Dutch Schultz, as well as various These back room gambling dens were not out to meet the ships, pick up the I would like to believe that this town still attracts the tourist who is Shake with cracked ice fifteen times. politicians, Nucky ran the town. A Reader’s discriminating with regard to social class. liquor and sell it to the clubs.” simply looking for a place to take a peaceful walk, enjoy a deep breath of Digest author observed in 1941 that “Atlantic Pour into a tall glass and add half-slice Various famous political figures, as well as the The flourishing of illegal gambling, sea air, and delight in what Dr. Jonathan Pitney originally conceived this City was the jewel of his domain. Every cop of orange. Astors and Vanderbilts, were known to have rum running and other vices in town to be—a restful health resort. held his job through Johnson. The sheriff who The Original “Mr. Atlantic City” Enoch “Nucky” Johnson Atlantic City at that time was due

42 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 43 Several prominent South Jersey historians gathered for an in-depth conversation about Atlantic City’s rich past in Caesar’s Circus Maximus Theatre before the premiere of Boardwalk Empire on September 19th.

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44 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 Freeholder-at-Large Joe McDevitt: A Citizen Legislator for Atlantic County By Beverly Bird Many of us have no idea what our county teaching him a thing or two. Hurley by Don Photo freeholders do. We trickle into polls and push Linda McDevitt–no relation–taught Joe history buttons for those we would like to elect without at Saint James Elementary School. Another any strong understanding of just what they’re history teacher, Larry DiGiovanni at Holy going to be responsible for once we get them Spirit High School, fueled Joe’s interest to get into office. involved in the political process. I have recently learned that if the freeholder is “I wanted to be a watch dog for the community Joe McDevitt, he’s going to be doing quite a lot. with regard to the spending of the people’s The freeholder system is a structure of tax dollars,” Joe said. “I also knew that the government unique to our country. Freeholders Republican Party had to get back to its roots of are to Atlantic County what Congress is to fiscal conservatism. I felt that many politicians Freeholder-at-Large Joe McDevitt Washington. We have a nine-member board weren’t listening to their constituents. This was here serving staggered three-year terms. Five of one area I wanted to work on immediately. fiscal management was proved when revenues them serve local districts and four are elected “People are having a difficult time just paying decreased by over $1 million after tolls were county-wide. their bills and raising their families these days. I increased—illustrating the fact that raising Joe McDevitt is one of the latter, a freeholder- wanted to let them know that as a business owner taxes does not raise revenues. at-large. And after one hour of conversation myself, I saw the economic turn that was to come Joe McDevitt has not taken the easy road with him, I promised everyone I know that I about a year and half before it was fully realized.” during his term as freeholder, but the one less absolutely will not ever complain about being McDevitt has watched his Leprechaun traveled. He is refreshingly uncompromising in too busy again. Landscaping experience a 20 percent loss in his principles. He continues to find new ways Joe not only serves our county government, but revenue during the last three years due to the of cutting the costs of government and working he is also a history teacher at Atlantic City High economy. He’s brought fiscal restraint to Atlantic to insure that our government only does what School. He runs his own business on the side, County government just as he’s done with his is necessary. He’s working to return tax dollars Leprechaun Landscaping. The business has own business, striving to do more with less. to the people so they can to do more with that money themselves. been in operation for more than 25 years. During his campaign for the Freeholder Board, This is a guy who is very proud of his Irish McDevitt pledged that he would donate his first “I am so proud that we have a great Reagan heritage. Now 43 years old, Joe has been married year’s salary to assorted charities, and that he conservative movement going on in our to wife Ailyn for nine years. He has two children would not accept the usual health benefits or a country right now,” Joe told the Boardwalk he calls his “Irish Twins”–daughter Joselyn, state pension. It begged asking. Why? Journal. “People don’t want to wait in line for heath care. They don’t want to bail out any 7, and son Robert Reagan McDevitt, 6. The “The first two were easy,” Joe said. “I donated children were born less than 12 months apart. more banks. They don’t want their cars to be my salary to 12 worthy charities, and along with owned by Government Motors. And they don’t Joe is a graduate of Holy Spirit High School and Rich Dase, I sponsored a measure to eliminate want to owe the Chinese government a trillion Stockton College, where he earned a degree in health benefits for the Freeholder Board, as dollars in debt.” political science. But he didn’t stop there. He well. But the third issue was a bit tougher. State has continued his education with 21 credits law requires public employees to accept either Joe McDevitt believes it is time for a new kind toward his Master’s degree. a state pension or a 401-K plan. This is an area of leadership, and that Americans are fully that must change. And I believe it will, with awake to the critical issues affecting them at Son Robert’s middle name might give an this crucial time in our history. “When public indication of Joe’s ambitions, his track record, many of the reforms that are happening in our state now with Governor Christie.” officials are not willing to lead, and when they and his future. don’t heed the warning of the people, you can He was first elected to office in November, 2007, Have no doubt; Joe McDevitt understands the be assured that two things are going to happen,” and he got there in his own unique way. First he trials and tribulations of the average working he said. “One, the people will not go to the challenged a beloved and long-standing public citizen–because he is one of them. polls. And two, if they do, they will vote against figure–Tom Russo–in the Republican primary in This spirit of the “common man and woman” you. Both of those things are negative.” 2006. Notably, he never said a negative word about drives him to work hard each and every day From the very beginning, McDevitt has been his opponent throughout the entire campaign. to make things better for his constituents. He that rare commodity as an elected official who “It was Reagan’s eleventh commandment,” knows how people are struggling to make it has sought to serve his fellow constituents Joe told the Boardwalk Journal. “Point at your these days and he’s committed to doing what he rather than to enrich himself. He’s a true enemy, not at your party. Ronald Reagan is my can to help ease their tax burdens and to reduce citizen legislator in the model that the framers political hero. That, coupled with what I learned the costs of government. He carries this with of our country hoped for. He was ahead of the growing up as my father’s son, gave me much of him to every meeting of the Freeholder Board. curve with his beliefs concerning the role of what I needed to know in order to understand When Governor Corzine was trying to government and the times we are living in today, the systems of government.” double the tolls on our highways, Joe and he’s a prime example for others to follow of the proper elected official for the 21st century. Joe also credits a seventh grade teacher with McDevitt sponsored a resolution to forbid the increase. Last year, this sound theory of

46 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 47 Programs are constantly in development, said Braxton. “Cookie Till of Steve and Cookie’s is A Champion for going to be bringing in a guest chef every Braxton Plummer Wednesday to work with the kids. So our kitchen Boys and Girls will be fully utilized.” It’s community partnerships like these that ensure the success of the Boys and Girls Club. Braxton is grateful for all the help and counts among his valuable supporters the board members and their organizations, which include Harrison Beverage, the Smithville Inn, FantaSea Corporation Flagship Resort and casinos such as The Borgata, Harrah’s and Resorts. “We have some very dedicated people on our Game Room at the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City board,” said Braxton. “Their help is invaluable.” Braxton Plummer with Coach Bryant DeShields Braxton also serves on area boards to help keep “The Boys and Girls Club is one of the oldest the Boys and Girls Club in front of the community. Club. It featured golf professionals John Daly and philanthropic organizations in the country,” he He reaches out to organizations from Gilda’s Club Angela Stanford, and it will become a regular said. “It’s open to everyone. In fact, it’s the best to AtlantiCare because you never know when a annual event for the Boys and Girls Club. deal in town, just $10 for an annual membership.” relationship might move the club forward. In February, the club will hold its tenth annual He acknowledges that national advertising “I sometimes talk about the club to people who Men R Cookin’ event. Planning is underway, campaigns have helped raise the visibility of the have never set foot here,” he said. “So I invite and both chefs and volunteers are welcome. local organization. The national Boys and Girls them. That’s how Cookie Till became involved in “We want to make this an extra special event in Club regularly advertises famous alumni from our garden and that led to the chef program. memory of Redenia Gilliam-Mosee, who gave so Denzel Washington to Jackie Joyner-Kersee, much to this organization,” said Braxton. “We welcome donations of time as well as Martin Sheen, Wesley Clark, Shaquille O’Neal and This organization fills a need,” he said. “We want Jennifer Lopez. money,” he added. “You never know where that Braxton Plummer with some “Smart Girls” at the might lead. You might donate your time and to continue to function as a resource for our Locally, the Boys and Girls Club runs the after- community, and you can help.” By Felicia Lowenstein Niven Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City and Tamara Barley because of that ‘feel good’ experience, you’ll tell school and summer camp programs that have your boss. He might then write a check.” helped countless individuals, famous or not. The For more information on the Atlantic City Fundraising events are another way people can Atlantic City Boys and Girls Club Facebook page Boys and Girls Club, visit www.acbgc.org It’s a few minutes before 3:00 and the Atlantic makes him perfectly suited for his new role. The job at the Atlantic City Boys and Girls Club has a video of testimonials. get involved. The club just held a successful City Boys and Girls Club is quiet and calm. The “The mission of the of the Boys and Girls Club brought him back to the area. Braxton relocated “Skins Fore Kids” golf clinic at Hidden Creek Golf or call (609) 347-2697. just-polished basketball courts are empty. There’s to Mays Landing. He and his wife, Shamia, also “It’s like having another set of parents watching of Atlantic City is to enable all young people, over you,” said one young man. no one in the game room. The kitchen and especially those who need us the most, to just welcomed twin girls, Yazmin and Yamiina. the snack tables are deserted. It’s easy to hear reach their full potential as productive, caring, Stepson Yahsyn, age 10, and stepdaughter “You can be in here doing positive things instead Braxton Plummer bound down the stairs with his responsible citizens,” reads the website. They Yamirah, age 19, complete the family. of out on the street or at home getting into signature energy. couldn’t have chosen a better leader. “We’re out in the community,” explained Braxton. trouble,” said another. “Great!” he exclaims. “You’re just in time to see First, Braxton is a local guy. He grew up “I’m not one of those directors that operates at “I thought I was nobody, and they made me the kids arrive.” in Pleasantville and attended Holy Spirit 75,000 feet. I get in there and get to know the somebody,” acknowledged a young girl. kids at the Boys and Girls Club. My wife coaches They start to trickle in after school as we sit High School. But like many young people, Programs are open to school-aged children down to talk in Braxton’s second-floor office. It’s he left the area to study and gain work cheerleading for the Atlantic City Dolphins and my son plays for the team. When we see the kids through age 18. They focus on sports and fitness, perfectly positioned for him to see each arrival. He experience. He graduated with a Bachelor’s An Old-Fashioned from the club, I want them to feel comfortable the arts, character development, health, life skills also has a great view of the game room and the degree in political science from Montclair Fresh Seafood House with enough to come up and say hello, introduce me and career development. basketball courts. It’s as if he’s sitting at the helm State University and a Master’s in public Waterfront Dining! of a ship, literally and figuratively. The noise in the administration from Rutgers University. to their parents. That’s a reward of what I do.” “The Champions of Youth program mentors at-risk students,” explained Braxton. “This is a program background rises. The kids and staff fill the spacious “You want to strive to be that change agent,” His job is not the typical 40-hour week. Braxton setting downstairs with comfortable chatter. is “always on” and making connections. He spearheaded by Jason Kaye of the Flagship “Come visit us by boat or car!” a professor at Montclair, Dr. Saundra Collins, Resort and Dean Harrison of Harrison Beverage. As the newly appointed executive director, counseled him. An advisor at the college, Dr. values his relationship skills and his experience reaching out to people, who have included Students get points for positive progress, such as Chef’s Nightly speCials Braxton hasn’t been here a month yet. He started Delores McMorrin, directed Braxton to spend completing job training, studying for their GED, 1¼ lb. Steamed Whole Lobster - 2 for $30 September 7th, but he’s been no stranger to the some time in Washington, DC. mayors and congressmen. and so on. This past Wednesday - Prime Rib Dinner $12 • Serving Lunch Sat & Sun 1 til 4 Boys and Girls Club. He served on their board As a result, Braxton followed an interesting career “Relationships are priceless,” he acknowledges. summer, we took “The former executive director, Dave Messier, for several years before taking the position. In path that brought him heavily into the political the kids to Paris as early Bird fact, one could argue that Braxton’s background arena on local, state and national levels. He was told me about this position and reminded me their reward.” that I can make those connections. For example, Tuesday through Friday 4-5:30 an intern for the NAACP in Washington, DC. He The Signtex served as a legislative aide to Senator-Elect Jim the guy who owned the Nets and who is involved with the Yankees—Lou Katz—has a place in Program is another Dining Room Hours & Crab Room Hours: Tues-Sat 4-9, Sun 1-9 Whelan. He was a project development officer popular one at the for the Casino Reinvestment Development Margate named after his parents. As they say, Soup, Salad, Entree & Dessert Only $17 Per Person there is only ever six degrees of separation Boys and Girls Club. Authority. He worked for Governor Jon Corzine, Students learn a first as director of intergovernmental affairs, between you and someone you’d like to meet.” We Will be closed for trade, producing lunch on sat., 9/18 & Photos by Ginny Leith by Ginny Photos then later as deputy political director. He was an Braxton remains staunchly nonpartisan in the signs at the Chelsea 41 N. Oyster Creek Rd., Leeds Point closed all night fri., 10/1 aide to the Mayor Booker Team in Newark. political arena. location. 609-652-8565 • www.oystercreekinnj.com Kids enjoying some of the fun amenities of the Boys and Girls Club Young member of the Club

48 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 49 Things That Go Bump in the Night– By Beverly Bird And a Few That Might Poke You, Too!

The sun hits the horizon hard on Halloween. We knew that location for a predetermined period of time. The teams are then as kids when we shivered in our costumes in anticipation of rotated through the different areas. trekking the dark streets to get our goodies. Of course, Mom “Once all the teams have spent time in all the areas, the building or Dad was usually nearby, waiting down by the street as we is cleared for awhile to allow the recorders to run without approached doors, ready to protect us. We looked over our anyone present,” Joan said. “This gives any spirits in the building shoulders a lot anyway. the opportunity to relax and to release energy that they might Then we grew up and stopped believing. Well, some of us did. otherwise withhold in the presence of strangers.” Joan Malec and Michael Morrison still believe–a lot. The After the investigation is complete, each team member takes his pair founded CAPRS–the Cape Atlantic Paranormal Research or her recordings, photographs and video evidence home for in- Society–three years ago in an effort to prove and document ghost depth review and analysis. They create detailed narrative reports Members of CAPRS sightings and paranormal activity in the South Jersey area. Prior with the evidence attached to support any personal paranormal to teaming up for this effort, both Malec and Morrison worked experiences they might have had, as well as their conclusions. with national “ghost hunter” organizations. They realized that no These are submitted to Malec and Morrison, who then combine residents proceeded to commit suicide and kill each other in one was paying too much attention to our own area, and they all the information together in a Director’s Final Report that record numbers. The Veteran’s Haven is right next door to the realized that if they focused their energies here, they could cut is submitted to the property owner. All the video, audio and hospital institution. If you care to visit there on October 31, word their travel time to haunted sites dramatically. CAPRS was born. photographic evidence is also provided to the owner. has it that screams and moans can be heard on a regular basis. Ghosts, Goblins, & More It’s a non-profit group that now includes 12 other core members. So what happened at the house in Absecon in addition to the Mays Landing has the Abbott House Bed and Breakfast. If you Some are law enforcement officers and others are medical disappearing mist on the stairs? According to the Director’s Final visit and would like a good night’s sleep, don’t stay on the top professionals. CAPRS has investigated homes and sites for Report, when an investigator said to the home’s entity, “I was just floor. A little girl there died young and she still likes to bounce a at Terror in the Junkyard paranormal activity in Gloucester, Cape May and Atlantic counties. trying to imagine what it was like for you when you lived here,” ball from time to time. the response was a long, pronounced sigh. Another sigh was The Boardwalk Journal asked Malec just how CAPRS goes about When it comes to ghosts, Cape May has an edge over Atlantic heard when the investigator asked, “Are you trying to show us By Danielle Davies determining whether or not a building is haunted. County residents. Take the Queen’s Hotel on Columbia Avenue, something?” And a stand-alone infrared camera placed on the for instance. Built in 1876, it was absolutely on the up-in-up “A preliminary site survey is conducted by Mike and I prior to the second floor of the residence shows a large, white floating object at its inception. It was known then as Ware’s Pharmacy, an team investigation,” she told us. “We do an in-depth interview rising from the lower left portion of the screen, floating right then apothecary. Then Prohibition came along, and a speakeasy–as Terror in the Junkyard–just the sound of It gives me the chills! Members of the Somers Point Volunteer Fire Company drive with the property owners and any witnesses there might be left, then up and out of view. A second floating object moved from well as a brothel–were hidden on the premises. And yet, I will be one of thousands of people waiting in line the fourteen tractors used each evening. Also on hand are local to paranormal events there. Then we prepare a sketch of the right center of the screen to center, then simply disappeared. this October to hop on a hayride at the Scullville Volunteer Fire building to determine needed resources and we photograph Depending on how much of a stomach you have for these things, law enforcement officers who serve as a police presence, as CAPRS’s conclusion? The Director’s Final Report reads, “The the property to augment the sketches. Finally, the history of you might want to stay on the third floor if you visit. There are Company’s Annual night of fright. well as Police Explorers—high school students interested in law information that is contained in the Memorandum of Initial the property is researched to find out if there is any possible documented scentings of strong perfume there, no doubt left Interview indicates that there has been paranormal activity in Aptly called Terror in the Junkyard, the hayride is held at enforcement careers—who park cars throughout the night. explanation for paranormal activity there.” over from the establishment’s brothel days. Oh, and if you’re a Flemings Auto Parts, locally known as Flemings Junkyard. And this residence for at least the last three years. The descriptions woman, make your way quickly through the hallways. The spirits Terror in the Junkyard has become such a huge event that Armed with this information, Malec and Morrison decide how the hayrides are spooky indeed. As the home to antique car given by the residents include disembodied voices, shadow of these ladies of the night apparently do not like competition. it currently serves as the only fundraiser for the Scullville many of CAPRS’s investigators they’ll need for the job and people, touching by unseen entities, doors opening and closing and truck shows and a variety of historic treasures and oddities, Female guests have reported being shoved, tripped and Volunteer Fire Company. In the past, the fire company has held what equipment best suits the property and the events being on their own, and objects moving under an unseen force. There otherwise annoyed. You definitely don’t want to pick a room on Flemings provides the firefighters with the perfect backdrop bingo events, mud wrestling, country line dancing, and even a investigated. The equipment is state-of-the-art and includes an is ample evidence to show that there is, indeed, paranormal the third floor for your honeymoon suite. Newlyweds have said for a night of thrills. And while there are definitely moments of infra-red camera/computer system, K2 meters, cell sensors and carnival. But Terror in the Junkyard is their biggest—and now activity occurring in this house. Added to this evidence are that their beds were bumped and pushed around while they scariness scattered through the different eerie scenes, the event voice recorders. Mike Morrison purchased the initial equipment reliable personal experiences and psychic impressions that only—fundraising event. The event not only provides funds tried to consummate their marriages. is designed with families in mind, according to Scullville Fire and additional items have been added over the years as needed. support the evidence obtained. to the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company, but it also allows the Member investigators are required to purchase their own cameras, The Southern Mansion, now a bed-and-breakfast located in Company Chief Michael Fiedor. “It is the opinion of the Directors of CAPRS that [this] home is the department to make donations to the South Jersey portion flashlights and voice recorders. Many are so into their mission that Cape May’s historic district, has its own spook. Captain George center of paranormal activity. “ Allen built the original house in 1868. His niece, Esther, spent “We try to instill that this is a family place,” said Fiedor, of the New Jersey Food Bank, the Somers Point Volunteer Fire they also purchase additional equipment on their own. Of course, there are some other famously haunted places in most of her life there, and she reportedly loved the mansion explaining that he has seen children as young as five enjoying While most of CAPRS’s investigations have taken place in Company and the Police Explorers. our area where patrons and customers don’t need CAPRS to tell with a passion. Not surprising, then, that she’s still in residence. the event. “Parents and their children can sit together on a crisp Gloucester and Cape May counties, Joan Malec recalled one It is designed to provide families with a fun night out. After all, them they’ve been spooked. There have been several documented sightings of Esther fall night with a cup of apple cider or hot chocolate and enjoy memorable case right here in Absecon. 261 photos were taken dancing in various rooms about the house. Most of these reports a hayride.” Chief Michael Fiedor is not a man who’s comfortable asking on an April evening in 2009. The Dr. Jonathan Pitney House was initially built on what is now have included olfactory hints–her perfume–and the sound of Route 9 in Absecon–then called “Absecum”–in 1799 by one for donations. He wants to be sure that the Scullville Volunteer “I took these seconds apart,” Joan said. “The first one shows a her laughter as she dances. The current owner of the Southern An Atlantic County Halloween staple, the hayride began as a Samuel Reed. Dr. Pitney purchased the property in 1833 and Fire Company is “giving you something back. This is why he and clear view looking down a flight of stairs. In the second, a mist Mansion has said that Esther is harmless. She just wants to small event that once supplemented other fundraising events at some point, guest cottages were built on. The establishment his company spend months on the planning and execution of appears in the photo. It obstructs the view previously seen. The keep partying, no matter that she’s long dead. If you stay at this held by the unit. According to Fiedor, the event has “grown in is now a bed-and-breakfast. I double-triple dare you to spend third photo returns to the clear previous view.” (NOTE: You can establishment, you may well hear her petticoats swishing down Terror in the Junkyard. Halloween night in the cottage where, it is reported, someone leaps and bounds all by itself.” Back in 2001, the inaugural year view these images on our web site at www.boardwalkjournal. hallways on her way to the public rooms, as well. of the hayride, there were about 40 volunteers working the long gone still loves to play the fife. Terror in the Junkyard is open to the public every weekend night com). Once arriving at the site of an investigation, Malec told us The afterlife is a big mystery. Many of us who have lost loved event, mostly firefighters. Currently in its ninth year, the hayride in October except for Sunday, October 31. Hayrides are offered that the investigators split into teams. They install and check the Anyone who grew up around here knows the legend of Ancora. ones know that the spirit of the heart can hang around for a long has grown to include a haunted maze, a concession stand and, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 7:00 equipment and take base readings of temperature and electro- In its darkest days, back when mental illness was neither time—out of love, anger, or just plain mischief. magnetic field strength. They’re then assigned to different accurately diagnosed nor understood, Ancora was an “insane for the second year, carnival games. PM to 10:00 PM on Sundays. Hayride tickets are $10. Maze tickets areas of the property where they’ll investigate at their assigned asylum.” Shoveled into this facility, our local less-than-sane So you tell me–are ghosts fact or fiction? It’s an undertaking made possible with the help of over 100 are $5. Combination hayride and maze tickets are $13. Flemings volunteers. The Scullville Ladies Auxiliary runs the concessions. Junkyard is located at 353 Zion Road in Egg Harbor Township. If you live in Atlantic County and are experiencing things that go bump in the night, CAPRS says that they are currently actively seeking homes in our area to investigate. Malec and Morrison offer their team and services free of charge to homeowners. You can call them at (800) 493-0711 or write to them at P.O. Box 891, Northfield, New Jersey, 08225. Or visit their website at www.capeatlanticparanormalresearchsociety.com/ for more information. 50 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 51 Three and Out By Tony G POWER RANKINGS (Through Week 2) Green Bay Packers. Rodgers and the Pack have all the pieces in place for a title run. Welcome to the first edition of Three and Out This may be difficult for people in Schedule (Punt) New Orleans Saints. It’s extremely difficult to repeat, but don’t count out this bunch from the Bayou. – your monthly football fix that can only be Indianapolis or New England to admit, but I’m staunchly against the league expanding Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are 2-0 despite Big Ben’s absence. the current 16-game schedule by two scored here at The Boardwalk Journal. I guess not for a Jersey boy with no ties to either Houston Texans. Expect the Texans to make their first post-season appearance this year. Schaub and company are for real. that makes me your Pigskin pusherman – a franchise. The two most prominent faces of games as part of their next collective role that I won’t take lightly. I’ve got the good the NFL’s Mount Rushmore–Manning and bargaining agreement. To me, it’s just not Indianapolis Colts. Two words: Peyton Manning. stuff and I’ll be sharing it with you in this Brady–are in danger of being surpassed necessary. A “don’t fix it if it ain’t broken” Baltimore Ravens. Ray Lewis and his defensive teammates make the Ravens an intimidating presence in the AFC North. unique column focusing on the three hottest by Brees and Rodgers, who seem poised scenario has never been more evident. The New York Jets. The Jets can definitely talk the talk. Now they seem ready to walk the walk. topics in the NFL each and every month all to directly compete for the NFC crown NFL is enjoying the highest revenues in New England Patriots. Belichick’s youthful defense is a question mark. the way through to the Super Bowl. this season. It’s difficult to make this claim league history. The TV ratings are through Chicago Bears. Under the guidance of offensive coordinator Mike Martz, QB Jay Cutler appears headed toward a Pro Bowl season. the roof as viewership records are set and It’s a long season, so check back each month without sounding slightly outlandish, but broken in a month’s time or less. Fans are 10. Miami Dolphins. Tony Sparano has his team ready to compete with the Patriots and Jets in the AFC East. to keep your pigskin fix in check. if memory serves me correctly, nobody on planet Earth predicted Brady’s meteoric rise also comfortable with the current 16-game 11. San Diego Chargers. The Bolts remain the favorites in the weak AFC West. First Down: The Return of Michael Vick to NFL legend while he was riding the pine layout as it lends to the relative value of 12. Cincinnati Bengals. The new power couple: T.O.choCinco. Andy Reid should buy a beachfront home behind Drew Bledsoe. And Manning’s legacy individual performances across generation 13. Philadelphia Eagles. Mike Vick gives Philly the most versatile offense in the NFC. For more information on Absecon Island after flip-flopping his was that of a choker before he defeated the gaps. Think about Barry Sanders rushing 14. Tennessee Titans. RB Chris Johnson is perhaps the most explosive player in football. way through the first two weeks of the for 2,053 yards in 1997 and how it stacks regarding QB University Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. So, yeah, 15. Atlanta Falcons. Expect Matt Ryan to get Atlanta back into the post-season this year. season. In the span of two days, Reid went Brady and Manning may have four rings up against Chris Johnson’s 2,006 yards in or to reserve a spot, 16. Denver Broncos. Chaos has become the new norm for the Broncos running game. from declaring Kevin Kolb as his starter compared to one for Brees and Rodgers, 2009. Adding two games would muddy the call 609-432-9576. 17. New York Giants. Big Blue is black and blue after getting whooped by the Colts. to pulling a complete about-face and but that doesn’t mean a changing of the waters when trying to compare how players June 29th - July 1: deciding to ride the hot hand of Michael 18. Dallas Cowboys. Huge disappointment in Big D, but expect a turnaround by the talented Cowboys. tide can’t happen this year—or that it hasn’t stack up against their predecessors. We–as Freshmen - Seniors Vick into the foreseeable future. This story already begun. fans–are also comfortable with the current 19. Minnesota Vikings. Vikes’ problems run deeper than Favre. July 15 & 16: has been bizarre and confusing since Kolb statistical benchmarks for RBs, WRs and QBs, 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Perhaps the surprise team of the 2010 season. went down with a concussion in Week One The combination of Brees and Rodgers 7th and 8th Graders since 2008 sports a better playoff record (3- and what constitutes a great season. That 21. Seattle Seahawks. Pete Carroll has the Seahawks playing winning football again. against Green Bay, but it’s also been a great would all change if the league decides to 1) than Manning and Brady (2-3) and more 22. Kansas City Chiefs. Great start for a struggling franchise. redemption song for Vick. Two years after expand the schedule to 18 games. being removed from atop his NFL perch, it rings (1 to zero). If Brees is able to repeat as 23. Washington Redskins. The addition of Donovan McNabb and Mike Shanahan has Washington thinking playoffs. Additionally, the health of the players has to appears that Vick is headed back towards champion this year, doesn’t that secure him 24. Jacksonville Jaguars. Head Coach Jack Del Rio needs a winning season to save his job. be considered because the sport of football is football super-stardom. one of the two top spots? And if Rodgers 25. Oakland Raiders. If the Raiders can find a QB, they might shock the entire league. climbs the last rung and wins the title, extremely violent. Adding two games to the Vick gives the Eagles’ offense a unique doesn’t he at least enter the conversation? schedule would certainly increase the risk of 26. Arizona Cardinals. Derek Anderson isn’t Kurt Warner. Expect a step back by the Cards in 2010. dimension with his uncanny ability to sense I say yes on both counts. serious injury to players’ bodies when they’re 27. San Francisco 49ers. This might be the best 0-2 team in the league. Expect the Niners to compete for the NFC West crown. pressure in the pocket and to create big already up against their physical limits. 28. Detroit Lions. RB Jahvid Best leads the league in TDs and is the front-runner for rookie of the year. plays with his explosive athletic skill-set. If you disagree, my boss’ phone number is (555) 555-5555. Concussions and the long-term effects on 29. Buffalo Bills. The Bills need to find an identity on offense, and fast. He demonstrated those same qualities in the health of the players must be taken into 30. Carolina Panthers. The future is here for new starting quarterback Jimmy Clausen. Atlanta when he was quarterbacking the Third Down: Big Trouble in Big D account. The NFL doesn’t need to make this 31. St. Louis Rams. QB Sam Bradford appears to be the real deal. Falcons prior to his indictment. But this The Cowboys entered the 2010 NFL season change, and in my opinion, they shouldn’t. time around, he seems to have improved as hoping to become the first team in league 32. Cleveland Browns. If The University of Alabama played the Browns on a neutral site, they might win. a passer. If Reid and offensive coordinator history to host and play in a Super Bowl in Marty Mornhinweg can keep Vick operating their home stadium. Those plans are on hold Tony G comes to The Boardwalk Journal with an Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, within their pass-first scheme, then this after a slow start by the Cowboys that has impressive background in football having worked Tony G and Jon Gruden offense has the potential to be among the them toiling in the basement of the NFC alongside some of the brightest minds in the most explosive in the entire league. Picture East. I’m not ready to write this team off game. He’s trained under ESPN College Football WRs DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin–two just yet because their talent–on paper–is as burners on the outside–along with TE Brent deep and rich as any teams in the league. Analyst and NFL Draft Expert, Todd McShay as a Celek and RB LeSean McCoy continuing to They appear stacked at just about every member of Scouts, Inc. During the three seasons benefit from opposing defenses having to position, particularly at wide receiver. This Tony spent studying under Todd, he learned how spy Vick. It’s a scary thought, but one that group has massive potential and may very to break down film as an NFL Scout and has put should have Philadelphia fans excited about well get things back on track as the season his training to good use having spent the last Reid’s decision to roll with Vick. If Vick keeps moves along. However, they’re skating on seven years as a member of ESPN’s Primetime ESPN Pic his eyes downfield and doesn’t revert to his thin ice. Only five teams in league history Football Shows. He currently works alongside old run-first mentality, this group can be have advanced to the playoffs after starting Ron Jaworski and Jon Gruden as a spotter in the very dangerous in 2010. 0-3. That number drops to one at 0-4. The Monday Night Football booth - a role he’s held Second Down: Rodgers and Brees–The 1992 Chargers are the lone exception. since the iconic show first came to ESPN in 2006. New Manning and Brady? The Cowboys need a win and they need one Tony’s work has also been featured in The Sporting Before you lose your minds and start calling badly if they hope to avoid having to prove News, on ESPN.com and now - for the first my boss to ask for my head, consider this. history wrong. The problem is that they run time - here as a member of Boardwalk Journal’s Manning has lost a Super Bowl more into an upstart 2-0 Texans team in Week Three, Sports department. It’s a fitting marriage for recently than he’s won one, and Brady hasn’t and the always-dangerous RB Chris Johnson the Atlantic City resident and former Holy Spirit played big in a meaningful contest since from Tennessee in Week 4. Dropping either quarterback who retains strong ties to the local the 2007 AFC Championship game. And for or both of those games will put the 2010 sports scene. His Quarterback University camp - the record, Manning lost that Super Bowl Cowboys’ season in serious jeopardy–along which is scheduled to be held at Stockton College to Brees–who was named the game’s Most with coach Wade Phillips’ job. this summer - is quickly becoming the premier Valuable Player. Fourth Down: The NFL Needs an 18-game football camp in the South Jersey area.

52 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 53 Why Philly is Now a Town By Mike Gill

By the time you read this, for athletes like Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay and others to actually The Eagles escaped the Phillies should be want to play in South Philadelphia. from Detroit–barely, just barely–with a playing October baseball Thome came to the Phillies knowing that a brand new ballpark for the fourth consecutive 35-32 win over the was set to open in 2004. You could still find a seat among the Lions, the key word year. Will they win another 43,647 that first year when Citizens Bank Park opened, but that’s World Series? That remains being “escaped.” not the case these days. Earlier this season, the Phillies hit the Mike Gill Many Eagles fans are to be seen, but while Carlos 100 straight sellout mark and they finished the regular season Ruiz and the boys are quick to point out with 123 straight sellouts. As for the post-season? Hopefully, that if Mike Vick hadn’t been able to escape making us forget all about you know someone, or you’re gonna pay! Chico Ruiz and 1964, I’m from some of the pressure, the Eagles may not By Pete Thompson here to argue that Philly– All four of the major sports try to market themselves as “family have won that game. The Lions kept constant and by extension the Jersey friendly,” but I think the Phillies are the leaders in this area. pressure on Vick, but he handled it in a way Shore–is now a Phillies town. Next time you’re at the ballpark, especially on a Sunday, look that maybe Kevin Kolb could not have. around and see how many kids are in your section. Between This season, the NFC race seems as up-in- To find out why the Fightins are so in demand these days, first the “Make–Your–Own–Phanatic” or the ice cream in the Phillies you have to go back to that concrete bowl known as Veterans the-air as it has ever been. The Cowboys and helmet, taking your child to his or her first Phillies game is a rite the Vikings, two Super Bowl favorites at the Eagles’ Coach Andy Reid Eagles’ Quarterback Michael Vick Stadium. Built in 1971, the multi–purpose facility was actually of passage. a major improvement over the rundown Connie Mack Stadium. start of the season, are now both 1-2 at the However, with seating near 60,000 for baseball, it just didn’t So, here’s where we stand now. Every night is a sellout, the time of this writing. Tampa Bay and Chicago, this is not about Kevin Kolb, this is about The next two weeks will be very telling. generate excitement when half the seats were empty for a cable TV ratings are at “Who Shot JR?” level, and if they reach two teams that figured to be pulling up the Michael Vick,” Reid said. “I’m going to keep Atlanta might be a more polished team, but Phillies game. the World Series for an unprecedented third time in a row, the rear in their divisions, are a perfect 2-1 and going back to that. Kevin Kolb has a bright, by no means are they unbeatable. The Eagles sky is the limit. Sure, I love the Eagles, but just remember the A franchise-changing event took place in 2003 when then-GM 3-0 respectively. bright future, and I mean a bright future. My downed the Falcons a year ago without the speech that actor James Earl Jones gave as Terrance Mann in feelings about Kevin Kolb have not changed services of Desean Jackson, and they’ll surely Ed Wade got permission to throw a bunch of money at free the 1989 hit “Field of Dreams.” So instead of going back to Kevin Kolb in agent Jim Thome to come to Philadelphia. The Phillies always theStart Week 3’s game against of the Jacksonvillea new a bit. But [I think]Era….Already! Michael Vick surprised all of have the ability to score points on the Falcons seemed to target the wrong guy in free agency–Lance Parrish, “The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been Jaguars, Andy Reid decided to stick with us with his play. I’m so proud of him and as again. The Titans have their own quarterback for example–but this time the rest of baseball saw that the baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. Vick. “Listen, he lost his job because of Vick’s I mentioned before, that’s a beautiful thing. controversy brewing. Will the Eagles see organization was serious about winning. During his visit with It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. accelerated play,” Reid said. I’m sitting up here with two quarterbacks Vince Young or Kerry Collins in Week Seven? But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it’s a Phillies brass, Thome was driven past the new ballpark that that I know I can win in the National Football A bye week comes up next, and here is where was under construction. Union workers wore red helmets on part of our past, Ray. It reminds us of all that once was good The Eagles have scored 52 points in six League with, and that’s a beautiful thing.” it gets interesting. We all know Andy Reid’s that read “Philadelphia wants Jim Thome.” Thome asked the and it could be again.” quarters behind an offensive line that makes So Reid decided to do an about-face on his record following the bye week–it’s perfect. caravan to stop, and he got out and took time to meet with the Here’s hoping for another parade down Broad Street! opposing defenses look like they’re running blue–collar guys. into the water taking the polar bear plunge off-season plan to turn the reigns over to Enter the Indianapolis Colts at the Linc. Could Pete Thompson has worked at NBC 40 since August of 2004, check on New Year’s Day. Kolb for the potential of instant gratification this be the perfect time for Andy Reid’s team An instant love affair was born. Thome’s signing paved the way him out each night at 6pm and 11pm Monday through Friday. with Vick. Vick gives this season hope. He to play the Colts? Could this be the game “This has nothing to do with the offensive gives the fan base new energy and a new that sets the tone for the second half of the line,” Reid said. “The offensive line will be fine focus. With Kolb, the fan base was lethargic season? here. This has nothing to do with them.” and unsure. With Vick, they are excited and Things will certainly be interesting by the While many people seem to be very willing hopeful that the team can compete for mid-point of the season, but one thing’s for to “give Kolb a shot,” the truth is that he another NFC East title. sure. We may not know if the McNabb trade, won’t get a fair shot behind this woeful line, Should they have traded McNabb? Is the Kolb benching, or Vick is the future of this whether Reid says so or not. Andy Reid knew benching Kolb fair? Is Mike Vick the future? team until next season. That’s when the dust that, and that’s the reason for his about-face. Many of these questions are being asked– will settle and we’ll be able to more clearly Sure, Reid said that his decision had nothing but is there really a good answer? Not now, see how McNabb fares in Washington, how to do with Kevin Kolb and everything to do not until this all plays out. Kolb reacts to his benching, or if Vick is even with Vick, and I agree. The Eagles’ schedule gives fans a reason here next season. “I will tell you that he’s [Vick] playing very for hope. After a road game against a very Once again, let the debate begin. good football right now,” Reid stated. “I beatable Jags team that was blown out 38- mean, that’s what I can tell you, [he’s playing] 13 in San Diego, the Eagles come home for Photo by Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics Photography Briglia/PhotoGraphics Tom by Photo as good as any quarterback out there, right a division tilt with Donovan McNabb and “The Sports Bash with Mike Gill” now. So, I think that’s the meat of this.” the Redskins–always a tough game, but can be heard on 973.ESPN FM - Vick saves Kolb from failure, by no fault of his winnable. Following the McNabb reunion, South Jersey weekdays 3-7p.m. own. Behind this offensive line, Reid knew the Birds head out west–a tough chore, no www.973espn.com that Kolb had no shot to succeed, and he question–to take on a San Francisco team knew that Kolb would never be judged fairly, that doesn’t seem to be as good as advertised, [email protected] not by the fans and not by the front office. mostly because their young quarterback has www.twitter.com/973espn never lived up to the expectations of being www.facebook.com/973espn “Listen, I’m going to tell you what, because Jayson Werth scores for the Phillies the number one overall pick.

54 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 October 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 55 Photo by Don Hurley Anthony’s Out to Lunch: Mickey & Minnie’s Inn Do you love delicious food and cold beer restaurant was bustling and everyone as much as I do? Well, I found the perfect was laughing and enjoying their meals. By Anthony Previti place for both of them: Oktoberfest! No, We knew we were in for a treat. Mickey & not the 200-year-old festival in Munich, As we were politely shown to our seats, pan-fried with a lemon caper, butter sauce, Minnie’s Inn Germany. (I can’t afford that one). I’m our delightful server Christine arrived and he ordered it “Holstein-style” with a talking about the celebration happening to take our drink order. I must say that fried egg on top ($21.50). (Because that’s 733 W. White Horse Pike, at Mickey & Minnie’s Inn on the White every one of Christine’s recommendations how The Miller rolls). Simon ate one of the Galloway, NJ Horse Pike in Cologne. Their German throughout the meal was spot on. So specials of the evening, the Hackbraten specialties are being made from scratch don’t be afraid of the long German names German Meatloaf that was so tender and 609-965-1877 and served every Tuesday for dinner. for the dishes because each menu item made from a perfect combination of pork, Hours: Can’t make it on a Tuesday? Well you is explained in English and the expert beef, veal, and marble-rye bread, soaked are in luck, because right now Mickey & Lunch 11am to 10pm staff was right there to answer any in Oktoberfest beer ($17.50). How could Dinner served 4 to 10pm Minnie’s is cooking up their Oktoberfest you not love that? I ordered the German questions. First, our server recommended Closed Monday menu six nights a week from September that we taste the Drei Beir Paddel ($6) Wurst Sampler ($17). My plate was filled until Thanksgiving. and the Drei Wein Paddel ($10). The first with a trio of Bratwurst, Knockwurst, and www.mickeyandminnies.com I’ll admit I didn’t know very much about “paddel” is a sampling of three German Bochwurst, served with apple sauerkraut German cuisine before checking out Beers: Paulaner Hefeweizen, Hacker and spicy horseradish mustard. I was in Prices: Mickey & Minnie’s one evening with Pschoor Oktoberfest, Becks Oktoberfest heaven. Lunch: $3.75-$11 some friends. In fact, there were a lot of and the second one offers three German But as amazing as everything tasted, Appetizers: $5.50-$9 things I learned that night. For starters, Wines: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and it was my fiancé Kimberly’s dinner Dinners: $14-$24 Showgirls from the special sneak preview screening of Boardwalk Empire which took place at Caesars. See more pictures from the premiere on pages 38-41. Mickey & Minnie’s has been owned and Dornfelder. These tasty beverages were that blew us away. She ordered the operated by the Garbutt family since the right way to start the meal. Tony’s Tip: Jagerschnitzel which came with You have to check out Mickey and 1938. So for over 70 years, the Garbutts beautifully sautéed medallions of sweet Next, we split two appetizers. The Minnie’s Friday Happy Hour from have worked together putting out quality delicately Smoked Trout ($8) melted in veal with mushrooms, onions, and bacon food at great prices. Today, you can even my mouth and was topped with capers, in a buttery cream sauce ($19). There 3pm-6pm for reduced beer and Live! every Saturday find the fourth generation regularly red onions, and served with a creamy is nothing wrong with a bacon cream drink specials and complimentary waiting tables. in Atlantic City at horseradish sauce. The Kartoffelpuffer sauce my friends, nothing. That plate hot appetizers. Free food? Count me 507 No. Arkansas Ave. About 20 years ago, the menu was ($6) was three traditional German soft, was fantastic. We closed out our meal in. They also post their lunch and (Corner of Bacharach Blvd.) expanded to bring Mickey & Minnie’s yet crispy potato pancakes served with with an awesome Pumpkin Cheesecake dinner specials daily on Facebook. from a quaint sandwich shop, to a full- applesauce and sour cream. My buddy (Kasekuchen), an enormous Black Forest Friend them now! Atlantic City, NJ scale restaurant specializing in home Simon declared them to be as good as his Cake (Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte), and cooked comfort food for both lunch and mom’s recipe. an Apple Strudel that was so good it may Perfect for dinner. The current menu is diverse and change your life forever. Bachelorette Parties, As we were licking the plates clean, our features dishes like the Chicken Maryland During our meal, we had the pleasure of Birthday Parties & chicken stew and salads arrived. You see, Style topped with lump crab meat and when ordering off of the Oktoberfest meeting Chef Dottie Garbutt who came Girls NiGht out! Madeira wine ($19), the Apple Jack Pork menu, each dinner comes served with out to visit our table. Her presentation Chop with fresh apples and an Apple Jack of the German menu is so wonderful seating begins: 7:30PM, soup or salad, bread and butter, German liquor glaze ($18), and even a selection of potato salad, red cabbage, and spatzle that you would be doing yourself a showtime: 9:00PM (sharp) Italian dishes. (German egg noodles). These sides are disservice if you don’t try it. And while we ToLL Free: 1-866-872-4865 However, it was the German food that I not only delicious, but could stand alone all can’t afford to fly to Germany during (advance tickets only) needed to warm me up on the chilly and as a meal all by themselves. Nevertheless, Oktoberfest, we absolutely can go to rainy night of our visit. As we scurried the entrees stole the show during this Mickey & Minnie’s Inn. By the end of that Tickets Prices: out of the storm, we entered Mickey & excellent feast. meal, you won’t miss Munich one bit. $25 (general seating), Minnie’s, and the warm bar and cozy Miller dined on the Wienerschnitzel which $45 (viP) lighting immediately welcomed us. The was breaded medallions of veal, expertly

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58 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 AC Confidential Atlantic City A Place We Call Home The glitz and glamour of Atlantic City Dennis Haskins who played quirky Aubrey O’Day the has become the perfect backdrop for Principal Belding from the popular TV former lead vocalist By Veronica Dudo stars and locals to party the night series Saved By the Bell hosted a party of Diddy’s band Danity away. Each month, prepare yourself to at The Pool. (4) Kane recently stayed at The Chelsea. learn some intimate details about the 20-year-old rapper Sean Kingston O’Day is returning to reality TV with hottest happenings in the city, her new show, “The Aubrey O’Day BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW that’s Always Turned On! hosted a party at Dusk and performed for fans his energizing songs “Fire Project” scheduled to air on Oxygen. Insiders say the series chronicles her 1 HBO celebrated the debut of its new Burning” and “Beautiful Girls.” Historic Boardwalk Hall drama series BOARDWALK EMPIRE by attempt to make a comeback in the NJ native and E! star Chelsea Handler music industry. By Ken Calemmo and Kristine Kodytek bringing back all the glitz and glamour and her family recently stayed at The Before it was called Boardwalk Hall it was From 1940 – 2004, Boardwalk Hall was league champs in 1932), the 1949 of Prohibition-era Atlantic City. Caesar’s Water Club, while the comedienne Stand-up comedian Jeff Foxworthy rolled out the red carpet for the cast of just Convention Hall— an impressive venue home to the famous Miss America Pageant. American Bowling Congress Tournament performed two sold-out shows at made a recent trip to the city. The the show and hosted a 1920s-themed located on the Atlantic City Boardwalk just During the 1972 pageant, a helicopter was (complete with 48 alleys), the Harlem Borgata. Funnyman Bill Cosby spent Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? extravaganza. After a private screening a ways down from Steel Pier. flown INSIDE the venue with the newly- Globetrotters, horse shows and polo, hole- time with Handler, her family and host performed his comedy show at at Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre, crowned Miss America inside. in-one golf tournaments, ping pong Resorts. (7) This large-scale venue—Madison Square championships, fencing, lacrosse and field guests had the opportunity to rub friends – taking photos and talking Garden could fit inside it with room to During heat-stricken summers between hockey games and jai alai. Remember, this elbows with the cast of the series at about the comedy business; how he got Songstress Stevie Nicks dined at Bobby started and his comedic philosophy. Flay Steak and rocker Sammy Hagar spare— was unique in its own right: it could 1941 and 1981, Atlantic City visitors doesn’t even include the countless concerts an exclusive “Prohibition’s Eve” after- hold 40,000 people in the main auditorium 2 Cosby also performed two sold-out dined with friends at Old Homestead could “cool off” by seeing the Ice Follies held in the hall. party at One Atlantic at The Pier Shops (66,000 utilizing all space in the facility) and Ice Capades shows performed in shows at Borgata. At night, Handler Steakhouse. Rev Run and celebrity DJ at Caesars, which included: Terence and was the first hall of its kind to be Boardwalk Hall. Boardwalk Hall remains one of the Winter (show creator), Aleksa Palladino and her family dined at Chef Stephen Ruckus spun at Borgata’s Social Sunday created without support columns. It also busiest venues of its size in the country. (Angela Darmody), Michael Stuhlbarg Kalt’s Fornelletto Cucina & Wine Bar and parties at housed the largest stage at the time it was In 1963, Dick Tiger and Joey Giardello The hall recently held a performance by (Arnold Rothstein), Anthony Laciura played blackjack on the casino floor for Sunbar and built and the loudest and largest organ in the “battled it out” for the Middleweight Lady Gaga that jammed the streets of (Eddie Kessler), Paz de la Huerta several hours. MIXX nightclub. world. Most recently, the organ has been Championship. It was this fight that cost Atlantic City. Upcoming events completely refurbished and will soon be Tiger his crown. include: the return of professional (Lucy Danziger), Michael Pitt (Jimmy PGA Pro John Daly and LPGA Pro Iggy Pop, who Darmody), Michael K. Williams (Chalky again entertaining concertgoers and visitors hockey, a three-day Phish concert, Toby Angela Stanford hosted the AC Boys & was in town to the hall. 1964 was a huge year for Boardwalk Hall. Keith, Justin Bieber, the Legends White), Kelly MacDonald (Margaret Girls Club’s “Skins for Kids” at Hidden for his concert Schroeder) and Vincent Piazza (Lucky The Beatles performed at the hall after it Classic Championship Tennis, rodeo, Creek Golf Club. The event featured a at House Boardwalk Hall was home to a multitude of 3 Luciano). (1) was deemed that their act (and audience) indoor auto racing and, one of my Golf Clinic in the morning and a golf of Blues, events that were not only entertaining, but was too massive to be housed by the favorites, the Atlantic 10 Men’s Rapper Ludacris put on a show in the outing in the afternoon. There was stayed at the 6 also historically significant. The events held theaters on Steel Pier. Basketball Championship. House of Blues Music Hall to a near also a special Skins Golf contest which Chelsea and at the hall ranged from political conventions sell-out crowd for almost two hours auctioned off three chances to play was spotted to dog shows and left event goers with In addition, the 1964 Democratic National Come enjoy some history and great memories of amazing experiences. non-stop. After the concert, Luda and against John and Angela to the highest swimming in Convention was held in the hall. It was entertainment. his crew partied in the Foundation the 5th floor here that President Lyndon B. Johnson Allen “Boo”Pergament “ bidders. (5) In 1930, Boardwalk Hall hosted the first was nominated and Senator Robert F. Room, for the official “Conjure” Cognac- pool. contributed editorial for this story sponsored afterparty, which included MSN’s Effie-winning webseries, indoor football game… ever! A rubber mat Kennedy delivered an emotional speech Jermaine Dupri was placed on the floor, sod (that needed to a surprise customized birthday cake Appetite for Life filmed an episode regarding the assassination of his brother, at Resorts Casino. Currently shooting celebrated his be watered) covered it and two teams, John F. Kennedy. from the Showboat pastry team, to birthday with Lafayette University and Washington 4 season two, host and chef Andrew celebrate Luda’s birthday (which was a Sky Nellor at 7 Jefferson University tried to out-play one Prior to the 1976 legalization of gambling Zimmern is traveling to various few weeks back). (2) Izakaya before another. This football game opened the door in Atlantic City, underground greyhound locations trying food that he’s never The New Jersey dark-haired dynamic their DJ gigs at for professional, independent, college, high races were held in the hall— further [email protected] trio, Jonas Brothers performed to a tried before and then doing something MIXX and mur.mur school and kids football leagues to play in solidifying Atlantic City’s role as a place packed house of screaming tweens and he’s never done before. Zimmern nightclubs where the historic hall. Even popular bowl games, for adult entertainment. the “Boardwalk Bowl” and the “Liberty teens inside the Mark G. Etess Arena was trained by Resorts table games Dupri played Bowl,” were played here. The list of sporting events to grace the at Trump Taj Mahal. After the concert, management and dealers on how to to a sold-out stage and floor of Board Walk Hall alone teen heartthrobs, 22-year-old Kevin deal a blackjack tournament. (6) crowd and was During World War II, Boardwalk Hall was is truly endless, but here’s a snapshot of and 21-year-old Joe, dropped into Singer Taio Cruz brought his hits presented with a taken over by the Army Air Force for basic what could be seen: college basketball, the casino’s High Limit Gaming Salon “Break Your Heart” and “Dynamite” to vegan birthday training purposes. The boardwalk served as professional and amateur ice hockey (in 5 (Baccarat Pit) for a private game of Borgata’s MIXX. cake. (8) 8 a marching space for the troops-in-training. the form of the AC Seagulls who were Blackjack. (3) 60 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 Paul Anka is Still Swinging By Veronica Dudo Paul Anka first burst onto the scene in 1957 Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Linda with his number one hit, “Diana.” He was Ronstadt and Robbie Williams. He even instantly an international teen idol at 14 years composed the theme to The Tonight Show old. Anka is now a successful performer and Starring Johnny Carson. among the most influential songwriters of our In 2009, when Michael Jackson’s time. In addition to these accomplishments, posthumous number one worldwide hit, he is a prominent businessman in the music “This Is It,” was released, it came out that industry and an extremely sought-after and the song was originally titled, “I Never respected consultant. Heard” and was co-written by Anka during “This is what I’m born to do,” the now a 1983 session with Jackson. When the DON’T MISS TROPICANA’S STAR STUDDED 69-year-old told me from his California news broke, Anka said he felt as though he home. “You’re happy to be doing it because had finally received justice. ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP THIS FALL! it’s what’s inside of you.” “It was obviously a very meaningful A fixture in music history, Anka has penned moment because I knew Michael Jackson Whoopi Goldberg Halloween in The countless hits recorded by others, most and his family for many years in Vegas,” notably “She’s a Lady” (Tom Jones), “It Anka said. “When he called, he was only 20 October 9 Quarter Costume Doesn’t Matter Anymore” (Buddy Holly), years old and he wanted to write with me Contest “Puppy Love” (Donny Osmond), and the and be on the album I was doing at that English lyrics to Frank Sinatra’s signature time with Sony. I was already recording October 30 song, “My Way.” with Michael McDonald, The Doobie Born in Canada to parents of Lebanese Brothers, Sa-Fire and a bunch of people, so Smokey Robinson Happy Holidays Christian decent, Anka has certainly come he was the last artist in. He spent a lot of a long way from his early years of stealing time with me. Once his album came out, November 5 & 6 A Magical Celebration the family car and singing at Amateur obviously he got a little eccentric and that’s Night contests. He’s now sold close to 15 when he stole the tapes.” Nov 8 - Dec 16 million albums worldwide. It has been reported that administrators of His Billboard chart stats in the United Jackson’s estate granted Anka fifty percent States include three number one songs: of the copyright to the song. Anka said Bret Michaels “Diana,” “Lonely Boy,” and “You’re Having My that during the 1983 session, the pair Cyndi Lauper Baby.” There have also been 22 Top Twenty actually wrote three songs together. The November 26 December 10 hits. second one was recently discovered: “Love Anka is about to embark on a new tour Never Felt So Good.” It is scheduled to be that will include two shows in November released in the near future. at Resorts. He recalls working in the resort Anka said that he never imagined in 1983 with affection. that he would one day be in this situation, IMAX 3D IMAX 3D “Atlantic City has been a part of my life since but he’s grateful to now receive the credit 1957 and 1958 when I worked with that he deserves. “It was a very unusual and Legend of the Guardians Harry Potter and the emotional moment,” he said. diving horse over at the pier,” he said, adding Now Playing Deathly Hallows | Part I that he’s looking forward to his upcoming With dozens of projects and requests from performances here. “The audience is so many popular artists to work with him, Opening November 19 passionate. I love coming here because Anka said that it is important to stay true to you’re pulling from the surrounding areas yourself, but to also stay current and evolve Show tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or at the Tropicana Box Offi ce. where people are just so into their music with the times. “You don’t want to quit a Text “SHOWS” to 609-705-TROP to receive the latest entertainment information! and so loyal. It’s always fun because they’ve profession like this,” he told the Boardwalk grown up with you and communicated with Journal. “When you’ve got a demand out you in letters. You meet them, you see them. there and an audience, that’s when you get It’s really an interesting pool of people who your feedback and your motivation. You come in and it’s wonderful for us. We love it!” want to stay with that.” Anka has recorded 125 albums and has an Anka said that he will continue to do it his astonishing 900 songs to his credit—130 of way, and he plans on working for many Are you feelin’ it! them recorded by other artists, including years to come. www.facebook.com/tropac www.twitter.com/tropicanaac Check-in for offers! BRIGHTON & THE BOARDWALK • ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401 | 1-800-THE TROP | TROPICANA.NET 62 | The Boardwalk Journal October 2010 Show schedules subject to change. Must be 21.