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Despite the hits our local gaming industry took in 2010, two casino marketing teams stand Est. 2001 out for finding new and innovative ways to attract customers – locals in particular – to their properties. Don Marrandino’s marketing team at Ceasars Entertainment, led by Jennifer Weissman and Michelle Messina, have turned The Pool at Harrah’s into Atlantic Criminal Law City’s top hot-spot. Our apologies to the good folks at Borgata, but when “Industry Night” can attract a crowd of 1,500 on a Wednesday … in November … in this economy, there is a (Adult & Juvenile) new king in town. Mark Giannantonio and his team at Tropicana, led by Diane Spiers, have State/Federal/Municipal also transformed their property into the one of the region’s premier travel destinations, featuring some of the best dining, retail and nightlife venues in the city – all under one DWI/Traffic Offenses roof. Once again, our apologies to our friends at Borgata, but have you been to The Quarter lately? Both Marrandino and Giannantonio, and their respective teams have embraced the Expungements ideology that locals count and we are hoping that that catches on in 2011 …

Casino Licensing We don’t know what is going to become of the A.C.C.V.A. or the C.R.D.A. in the New Year James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. in what we are calling Chris Christie’s “New Atlantic City,” but we can only hope that Immigration Law Maureen Siman is a prominent part of the Governor’s plan. Siman, who was named the 2010 Business Woman of the Year by the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, is someone, to Divorce borrow a phrase from Senator Bill Gormley, who “gets it”… Domestic Violence Hearings / Restraining Orders Politically-speaking, we expect that as the “New Atlantic City” takes form, prominent politico’s like Senate President Steve Sweeney, AC Mayor Lorenzo Langford, Senator Jim Child Support/Child Custody Whelan and Assemblymen John Amodeo and Vince Polistina will have a hard time keeping Issues their names out of the newspaper. This is a very important year for Atlantic City and for that matter, the State of New Jersey. We are expecting that County Democratic Chairman Personal Injury Pat D’Arcy will beat the drum loudly this year in an effort to help the aforementioned Administrative Law Hearings Whelan get re-elected and we expect that County Republican Chairman Keith Davis will do the same in an effort to unseat Whelan and maintain both Assembly seats… Erika A. Appenzeller Esq. James J. Leonard Jr., Esq., our distinguished (and humble) President / CEO of The Boardwalk Journal and its parent company The Boardwalk Media Group is also planning on expanding the scope of his operation in the New Year. The Leonard Law Group is opening a second A Full Service Litigation Firm office in Camden, which will open later this month and Leonard’s Boardwalk Media Group is finalizing plans to begin publishing a second monthly, The Voice, which will be in R newspaper form and will cater primarily to African-American readers. Leonard is also hard at work on expanding The Boardwalk Journal in 2011, with several new partnerships that will make The Official Magazine of Atlantic City and The Jersey Shore bigger, better (609) 345-5800 and more visible… We hope that all of our readers, our naysayers and their www.LeonardLawGroup.com respective families have a safe, happy and healthy holiday… Public Relations guru Lisa Johnson, Assemblyman John F. Amodeo and Linwood City Council President Donna Taylor Photo by: Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics Photography Tom Photo by:

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Let it be known right off the bat that recession–or at least knows someone who is–I’m amazed to I love shopping–love it! Yes, I am the look around and see just how much “stuff” I’m surrounded by. person who runs into the dollar store From cars, to clothes, to food, there are undoubtedly a number for a pack of tissue paper and comes of items that we can consider necessities, but that’s not what out with $20 worth of trinkets that I I’m referring to. I’m talking about those little odds and ends may never even use. I am the one who that we seem to lose track of. runs into Macy’s for a pair of stockings Take, for instance, those 19 extra items I left the dollar store with and comes out with a belt, a pair of on my trip for tissue paper. I would never have missed them I M A G I N E ! shoes and not one, but two evening had I not picked them up. Take the sweater I’ve never worn I’m lucky enough single war plane? Is this truly the best trepidation, but for family and friends gowns. True story–and I almost forgot and probably never will, but thought I “had to have” because it to have a beautiful that we can do in 2010, after hearing the gathered in grateful celebration of the the stockings! By Michelle was so cheap. It’s hard for me to admit this, but even the best and talented wife counsel of so many wise and good men simple things in life. I cannot wait until I Dawn Mooney Do I consider myself a shopaholic? Well, bargain can be bad if it’s something you really don’t need. Liane, chronicled and women of all races and religions, over can watch Thanksgiving Day football yes, I do. However, I think it’s important My second piece of logic has to do with wanting to shy away elsewhere in this all the centuries, who have advised us games with my boys, and someday with to point out that many of my friends from giving just any gift so I can cross another name off my issue as one of the simply to love one another and to return my grandchildren and a son-in-law. I am consider me to be the queen of bargains. Maybe it’s the thrill of shopping list as quickly as possible. I really have been trying to “Real Housewives good for evil? sure Liane has holiday recipes she has been the hunt or just wanting to beat the system, but I get energized of South Jersey,” waiting to pass on to the next generation, think about what my friends really want, or possibly need. And On a lighter note, let me add my take on by chasing after the highest retail price tag with the lowest And Liane and I although whether they will be able to with that, I’ve often found that less can truly be more if it is a the accelerated holiday schedule being mark-down. While it’s sometimes hard for me to walk through are lucky enough to have four fantastic make them as well as she does will be the gift that has a special meaning, that was a little hard to find, or pushed by corporate America. I love the a mall without my little ol’ debit card peeking out of my purse children who are healthy and successful, source of much debate for the foreseeable is unique to that individual. lights, decorations, and music of the to play, if I am buying, then I’m usually getting a really good and who are kind enough to seem to want future. These simple, inexpensive things Now here is my favorite part. I’ve discovered so many gift holiday season, but I do not think the deal. 3 4 to spend a lot of time around their old folks are what we treasure most. ideas that fall in line with avoiding the excess and also have a Christmas trees and Menorahs should go What better time to talk about deals than the biggest during the holidays. As a consequence, we thoughtful twist. For the last two years, I’ve challenged myself up in the malls on Labor Day. I do not need In closing, I wish all of my readers much shopping month of the year? Now that you know about my feel especially blessed this time of year. We to give gifts that give back. to hear about Rudolph the Red-Nosed passion for frugal finds, you might think I’m going to tell you have all had a great deal to be thankful for joy, happiness, and good health as we leave Reindeer before I have even given out all about some of my favorite stores that offer the best discounts One of my favorite ways is visiting a wonderful gift shop on this past Thanksgiving, and we look forward behind 2010 and look forward to sharing my Halloween treats. I am confused and and the best times to get them, but I’m not. Over the past the web that I discovered a few years back. Many of you are to future holidays made even more precious a better world in a better New Year. familiar with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude. alarmed when I see houses displaying two Christmases, I’ve been thinking of ways to switch up my by new family members. typical holiday gift-giving. org), but you may not be aware that they have a fabulous giant inflatable turkeys, ghosts, and Santa Imagine all the people online gift shop where you can buy designer clothes, trinkets, Lest you think I have totally abandoned my Clauses all at the same time. I envision Sharing all the world. . . One of the biggest innovations I’ve adopted stems from two toys, jewelry and ornaments, and it all benefits the amazing cherished “Scrooge” persona and become some sort of epic lawn ornament battle, of schools of thought, the first being that so many of us live a life work and hope that the hospital provides to thousands upon jolly ole’ Mr. Fezziwig, let me briefly Japanese movie monster proportion, with excess. In a world where everyone seems to be feeling - John Lennon thousands of children who are diagnosed with cancer. You can address the sad state of the world today. It’s between Frosty the Snowman and a the financial pinch of the (Oct. 9, 1940 – Dec. 8, 1980) also buy games, books or DVD players for the patients, or throw Liane’s custom to put on one of those blunderbuss-armed Pilgrim. I see a “No Mo Chemo Party” to celebrate the completion of a child’s “Good Morning” TV programs every day, Christmas lights short-circuiting the chemotherapy treatment. There are also options to help pay and it’s my custom to ask “What’s so good Halloween haunted crypt diorama and for the actual chemo sessions. about it?” As the chipper talking heads tell power going out all up and down the While St. Jude’s website is one that I just happened to come us about endless foreign wars, terrorist Eastern Seaboard. across, I know there are many other charity organizations out alarms, vicious crimes, stubborn Next, (if you’re willing to keep reading), I there that offer similar ideas for gift giving. You can find them unemployment, rampant foreclosures, and really feel for the retail clerks who have to by doing a simple online search. Then there is always the option imminent pandemics, I can’t help but one report for work wrestling with Christmas of making a donation to a charity in honor of a special friend or “Imagine,” as John Lennon did, a much shoppers at a mega-store before dawn on loved one. better world. If the trillions spent on war Thanksgiving. Can you not allow them a and wasted on corruption were spent on I have been challenging myself to find ways to make each and day with their kids? Can we possibly have the less fortunate, there would truly be every gift count this year and I would encourage you to do the just one, or at most two holidays at a time? same. What could be better than seeing the smile on a friend’s “no need for greed or hunger, a Lloyd D. Levenson is Chief Executive face when you give a gift that will also put a smile on the face of brotherhood of man.” Now, “you may Returning to my initial theme, we all Officer of the Atlantic City-based law firm Cooper a little boy or girl who is just fighting to see another Christmas? say that I’m a dreamer,” but why do we treasure the holiday season not for gifts Levenson and Chairman of the firm’s Casino Law Departments in Atlantic City and Isn’t it great when we can give those gifts that truly give back? have lines around the block for a soup and decorations but because of the love Las Vegas. Mr. Levenson may be reached at Wishing everyone a very joyous and blessed holiday season! kitchen while we are simultaneously and togetherness which the holidays (609)344-3161 or by email at spending a billion dollars or more for a bring. It is a time not for hatred, fear, and [email protected].

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Minimally Weight Loss Surgery at ARMC is “a dream come true” for invasive Ocean County Couple In 2007, Casandra and Derek DeGutis, procedure. of Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, decided It was clear surgery to change their lives by undergoing they were weight loss surgery at AtlantiCare determined. For a faster return Regional Medical Center (ARMC). They also were Today the DeGutises are thankful for energetic and to the life you love the decision and celebrating happier, had a loving New, minimally invasive surgical procedures healthier lives. relationship. for conservative removal of ovarian and Casandra, age 32, an assistant bank I knew they would be good uterine tumors, hysterectomy and other branch manager, and Derek, age 35, candidates for gynecological procedures can have you back a mortgage banker, had been happily Derek and Cassandra DeGutis before weight-loss surgery and after married for two years and wanted to have surger y.” in action sooner than you ever thought children. After trying to conceive on their Derek had his possible. Specially trained AtlantiCare pounds and competed in 5K races. own and undergoing in vitro fertilization surgery first in November 2007. Casandra ® Derek finished both the New York City surgeons operate the da Vinci surgical without success, their doctor explained had hers in January 2008. marathon in November and the Lake system with amazing precision obtained that they each needed to lose 100 pounds “The day I got home, Cassie and I Placid Ford Ironman® Triathlon in July. through state-of-the-art robotic assistance and stop smoking. walked about 150 yards to a stop sign He has lost 185 pounds since his surgery. that allows: “The thing we want most is to have close to our house, but that’s as far as I After years of trying to conceive, the • smaller incisions children,” said Casandra. “So, when the could go,” he said. “Every day we went a DeGutises are expecting their first child doctor told us to lose weight, we took it little bit farther.” • less post-operative pain March 2011. to heart.” As Derek was incorporating regular • fewer complications “It really is a dream come true,” said Derek and Cassandra took advantage exercise into his routine, Casandra was • a shorter hospital stay Derek. “Dr. Kouli was one of the first of a free informational seminar at preparing for her own surgery, starting people we called when we found out we • less scarring AtlantiCare’s Center for Surgical her liquid diet on New Year’s Day. Her were pregnant. It was the whole reason • a faster return to normal activities Weight Loss & Wellness about weight surgery also went well, and just two we decided to have weight loss surgery in loss surgery. From there, they met weeks after the procedure she felt so And with the improved visibility and greater the first place, so it was important to tell with surgeons from four different good she decided to go snow tubing. She surgical precision of the minimally invasive him. He told us he was very proud that organizations, including Wael Kouli, MD, promptly broke her leg. da Vinci® surgical system, complex and we are his patients.” a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon at “It was mentally very hard,” she admitted. Both Casandra and Derek agree that delicate surgery is performed with ARMC. “We hit it off immediately with “Derek and I do everything together. But the journey has been a long, difficult exceptional precision. Dr. Kouli,” said Derek about their first during this time, I had to sit in the living one, but it has brought them to a much meeting. “He is so knowledgeable, but is room while he was on the treadmill. For surgery beyond the cutting edge, happier, healthier place in their lives. also approachable and low-key. We were Eventually I did physical therapy, and think AtlantiCare. According to Casandra, “You have to impressed.” from there began exercising.” be prepared and mentally ready if you Kouli was similarly da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery is Now Casandra and Derek exercise undergo the surgery. But, if you are, it impressed with the available exclusively in southeastern together regularly. According to the can change your life.” DeGutises. “They couple, while surgery at ARMC started New Jersey at AtlantiCare. For more information about were special,” he them on the road toward better health, AtlantiCare’s Center for Surgical Weight said. “They were maintenance of their good habits is the Loss and Wellness, call the AtlantiCare engaged in the key to life-long fitness. process and had Access Center at 1-888-569-1000 or visit researched the Following surgery Casandra lost 126 www.atlanticare.org. 1-888-569-1000 Dr. Wael Kouli 18 | The Boardwalk Journal www.atlanticare.orgDecember 2010 December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 19 The 2nd Annual “Touchdown Sunday with Tom Cetrone” benefit was held on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at the Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point. Tom Cetrone has been fighting an ongoing battle against ALS (commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). The event was held to help offset some of the costs associated with Tom’s condition. To find out more or to make a donation, please go to www.friendsoftomcetrone.com. To learn Kerri Neiderer Roni Crist and Mary Ellen Spiers Paula and Robert Boileau more about this debilitatng disease, go to www. ALSA.org. Assemblyman Vince Polistina with Freeholder Frank Formica

Joe DeGaetano and Greg DeDomenicis Terri and Al Jewitt Michele Oliva and Rich Crosson Shannon Gray and Kim DiVentura Jason and Tiffany DeGrandmaison Jennifer Fricke and Heidi Edwards

John Kelley, Chloe DeGaetano and Connor Kelley County Eexcutive Denny Levinson, Cooper Levenson’s Nick Menas Amy and Steven Brog Andrew Lee, Rick Dunn and Joe Geromino and Johnny X from Ducktown Tavern

20 | The Boardwalk Journal December 2010 December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 21 Pesia Romeo, the owner of The Pink Corset in Smithville, The Diary Of A Man’s Man By Chris Ferry ‘Tis the Season For Spreading Joy followed a long and winding The holiday season is upon member or friend and allowing them to get out and path to her current business. When Pesia decided to open In this month’s Authority’s Fire Department at the Atlantic us and that can mean finish shopping can be a real life saver. Visiting with a The Pink Corset she had a strong many things to different friend or elderly relative in an effort to uplift their spirits column, I am happy City International Airport. He still laces desire to sell only the best quality lingerie people–family, food, is always appreciated. And, of course, helping to assist in the industry. to report that a ’em with the Guns and Hose’s hockey team sweets, holiday parties at a place where food is being served to those in need real Man’s game is comprised of local firefighters and law But for her it isn’t enough to sell a good or the latest gadgets. But is another example of your time being more valuable quality bra, she insists it is equally returning to Atlantic enforcement. Ian Walterson is a physical By Nicole Milan-Tyner here in Atlantic County, I than your money. important that the fitter is knowledgeable City–ice hockey. trainer and partner at Oceanside Gym. and able to properly fit women. She have always been struck However, if you are inclined to donate money or gifts, I realized that she would have an important The Albany Devils of Coach Mike Havilland went on to win by the level of charity that our community provides to offer the following list in no particular order: the Atlantic our neighbors during this time of year. role both in measuring and helping her the American Hockey another Kelly Cup in Trenton with the City Rescue Mission, the Community Food Bank of customers understand how they can find League and the Titans, had four straight playoff teams, The season has always been bittersweet for me. In South Jersey, the Atlantic County Women’s Center, the the right bra. She points out when her Chris Ferry Trenton Devils of the and coached the Chicago Blackhawks AHL the midst of enjoying the many blessings one might Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City, Sister Grace Nolan customers leave, they leave not only with a ECHL will be playing team. He has been an assistant on the NHL have, reality can be overwhelming when we finally of Catholic Charities, Sister Jean’s Kitchen and countless great quality bra that they’ll enjoy but also acknowledge that there are so many others whose needs churches. All of them offer different opportunities for with the knowledge they can take with several home games in Boardwalk Hall. The Hawks bench and got himself a Stanley them next time they make a purchase. AHL is the best league under the National Cup ring last season at the Flyers’ expense. (not wants) are left unfulfilled. Yet every year during the us to share the holiday spirit with a family or someone She realizes that not every bra is for every holiday season, it seems to me that our community is who may be overwhelmed by life’s obstacles. breast, even if it’s the most expensive. She Hockey League and the ECHL is the next Dan Lacroix went on to coach four seasons best. Both leagues operate coast to coast abound with random acts of kindness that impact lives If you are up for the challenge, remember that there are has a keen eye and quickly realizes that in the Quebec Major Junior League, an more than the donors ever realize. Atlantic County using a tape measure has it’s limitations. with franchises in the United States and many families and individuals in need throughout the NHL feeder, two years in the AHL, two businesses and individuals willingly step up to spread She can immediately tell the exact size a Canada. The teams develop players for the year, not just during the holiday season. Food, clothing years on the New York Islanders bench, holiday joy to many residents who would not otherwise woman needs as soon as she walks in her New Jersey Devils. and personal items like hats and gloves for children store. Her impeccable taste and talent for and he is now an assistant with the Tampa experience the best the season has to offer. Whether it is to stay warm on cold days, or blankets for cold nights, fitting have caught the attention of bridal Also coming in March, the ECAC Men’s Bay Lightning. a local church or school providing Thanksgiving baskets might seem small to some but are necessities to others. stores throughout Atlantic County, who to families, or a business organization spreading the Hockey League will have its conference Kevin Colley, the most talented of all the New or gently used books for people of any age to regularly refer customers to her. Many tournament. This is excellent Division I spirit by distributing gifts to underprivileged children, have dubbed her the “bra whisper.” Bullies who made it to the NHL, had his in games played with 281, as well as 210 strengthen their reading skills are always a plus. These hockey. Yale, Harvard, Brown, Cornell, the charity in this county is apparent. The Pink Corset also works closely with career shortened by a neck injury. He is goals and 317 points. Dorrington, who are just a few examples of how we can help others year Princeton, Dartmouth, Clarkson, Colgate, It should be noted that not all random acts of kindness round. Let’s be honest–one day it could be any of us in women whom have had surgery due to now head coach of the Utah Grizzlies of had the skill to be an NHLer but lost it to breast cancer, helping to fit them with Quinnipiac, Union, Rensselaer and St. or charity require money. Giving your time can be just need of assistance. Knowing that others care makes life the ECHL. an injury, now heads the Art Dorrington undergarments which will work with Lawrence compete in the league. The top as precious as giving your money. For a young person, more meaningful. Foundation, which provides city kids with prosthesis and to make the woman feel four teams will make the tourney. 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He retired last year after 10 years AM WIBG Monday through Friday from meritorious–again. at the helm and Darryl Isherwood has 7 AM to 11 AM. Tune in on Thursdays ChRiS FeRRy iNSuRaNCe aGeNCy has been replaced him. from 8 AM to 9 AM as Boardwalk Journal PolitickerNJ.com is a news source focused servicing South Jersey since 1949. as an independent agent, President / CEO James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. on politics in New Jersey. It is one of the “Darryl has a fabulous pedigree in the and special invited guests join Harry. we have the ability to quote your insurance needs with many most respected political news websites in news business,” Harry said. “He’s an award- insurance companies to get you the best coverage at the most the country. Each year, they put together winning journalist who has reported on competitive price. a list of who they consider to be the most state and local politics for more than eight influential people in our state. Of note is years. 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December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 27 A Day in the Life Warren with of a Casino Warren with Paul Anka and Celine Dion Tony Orlando Entertainment Coordinator: casinos at the same time. I may have a Seven Star Bader said the best time he ever had was getting stuck in an elevator with event over at Bally’s at the same time I have a major George Carlin. “I picked him up at his suite at 8:00 and we had a 9:00 show. headliner show at Caesars. Then I have lounge We got into the back elevator, which is my secret path, to get him backstage Warren entertainment going on upstairs at the Toga Bar, without being in the public eye. Then the elevator broke down! We were stuck as well as the Forum Lounge. And that’s just one for about 20 to 30 minutes, so we just sat there. He called his wife and he was Bader building right there where I have four separate just talking, cracking jokes, making fun of people. It was a mini- show in the things going on that I have to keep an eye on.” elevator. Finally, we got the elevator door open and made our way into another By Veronica Dudo Bader’s other responsibilities include events at elevator and made it downstairs. It was just a lot of fun. I’ll never forget it.” Bally’s, where there may be three or four events Originally from Brentwood, Long Island in New York, Bader studied at Nassau going on at the same time. So between the two Community College, majoring in general music. Bader’s ability to understand Countless stars, musicians and legends to be accomplished in the days and weeks casinos, that’s eight separate events that Bader what his entertainers need comes from his experience as a professional have performed at Caesars and Bally’s leading up to a show. monitors and goes over during the course of an drummer. He has performed all over the world. Casinos in Atlantic City. Warren Bader “Once the contract is signed, I evening. knows the show must go on and makes “I’ve been a musician since the seventies,” he said. “I’ve performed for the immediately call the tour manager or Communication amongst staff is key, according USO Military shows and the Royal Caribbean cruise line. I was very fortunate sure that it does, despite finding himself artist representative and start. The first in some pretty interesting situations–like to Bader, who is constantly coordinating in the late seventies and early eighties to play with two recording groups, a thing is rooms. As we get closer to the play numerous details with entertainers, publicists Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer, Terry Johnson from The Flamingos, and for two years being stuck in a secret elevator with date, transportation will be sent to me. It George Carlin, having a police escort and casino guests. with The Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose. That was a great opportunity and could either be an airplane or limousine experience.” with Celine Dion or patrolling penguins pickups. Also, a lot of the shows that we “A lot of my entertainers will come in either the day backstage for Wayne Newton! This is A have at Caesars, especially the big rock of the show or the night before, and some of them Bader says the exceptional entertainment at Harrah’s, Caesars, Bally’s and Day in the Life of a regional entertainment ‘n roll acts, come in with five or six major like to get out and jog and walk the Boardwalk. Showboat will continue. “We are able to bring in the biggest and most popular and talent coordinator. tour buses. It could be four to six tractor Everyone has told me that they love Atlantic City, acts in show business today. We have great shows lined up. Our customers are “I’ve worked with Diana Ross, Chicago, trailers, which we park over at Bally’s. We especially when they catch the weather at the right going to love the surprises we have in store for 2011.” Ringo Starr, Tony Bennett, Michael Bolton, provide all the housing here on property.” time. They love the city and they love the casino.” As a musician, Bader says he truly appreciates all aspects of the job. “It’s very Patti Labelle, Bill Maher, Frankie Valli, Although a majority of the headliner shows Working with so many entertainers, Bader has satisfying for me when I do two to three months of advance work, then here Warren with Ringo Starr Jerry Seinfeld, Donny Osmond, Celine are booked on weekends, Bader says unquestionably had some very interesting adventures. comes the show, and the show gets a standing ovation and people leave with Dion, Lionel Richie, Josh Groban, Donna weekdays are also very busy. He has two “I went to pick up Celine Dion at the Atlantic City smiles on their faces. They tell me it was a great show and that makes me feel Summer and George Carlin, just to name theaters, Circus Maximus at Caesars and Airport. I took a golf cart out to meet her on the like all the work I did paid off.” a few,” Bader said. The Palace at Bally’s. On a typical day, his tarmac. Then we had a police motorcade to Atlantic He is responsible for booking all the duties include going over details of all up- City. As I sat in her limousine, it was unbelievable Warren with Veronica Dudo inside Caesars’ Circus Maximus Theater entertainment for the theaters, lounges, and-coming shows, daily contact with tour how it only took us about seven or eight minutes to special events and parties for both managers, casino employees and casino go from the Atlantic City Airport to the resort and properties. special event managers, going over checks it was the first time I was legally able to go through “I handle all the headliners at Caesars with accounts payable, and arranging every stoplight and red light!” he said, laughing. security, limousines and catering. and Bally’s and some Caesars-sponsored “When we had the Wayne Newton Christmas Show Boardwalk Hall events,” he told us. “Once “I am always multitasking, doing eight a few years back, Wayne brought penguins in here,” the headliner is confirmed, I take over all to ten things almost at once every day,” he added. “We had the penguins in Dressing Room the responsibility—rooms, travel, checks, Bader said. F backstage and they were the cutest little things. transportation, catering, security and the When the weekend arrives, everyone They all wore little diapers and they were kept meet-and-greet.” involved knows it’s show time. “Weekends backstage in the dressing room every night. It was While this may sound like a dream job, are very, very busy,” he said. “I have just a lot of fun. You could hear the birds chirping Bader says there are many tasks that need numerous events going on at various and you unfortunately caught the bird smell, but it was a funny thing.” 28 | The Boardwalk Journal December 2010 December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 29 The Hartman Home Team Sells It All! AtlAntic city

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I get to dress up every day and spend time with clients who have really become friends. Sometimes I get Born and raised in Absecon, Daneen has a special affection for the local beaches. “I’m to play psychiatrist but mostly I a beach person and get there whenever I can,” she declares. She also hits the beaches just get to enjoy their company.” when she travels and declares the sands of Aruba as some of the prettiest she’s It was encountered. “We’ve been to a lot of islands,” she said. “It never seems to rain there. at the salon that Daneen met her It’s hot with a balmy breeze. And it’s so clean.” husband, Chris Ferry of Chris Ferry When she’s not running around with her kids, or traveling, Daneen loves to spend Insurance. He came over and sold time at the salon. After all these years, hairdressing is still her passion. She owned her a policy. She started cutting his Untouchables Salon and Spa for 14 years. It is housed in the same building where her hair. The relationship grew over the husband works. Recently, she sold the salon but could not part with the job. years until it became a romantic one. “I love going to work,” she declared. “First of all, I love the work and the people. If you They started dating and got married this can do what you love and still make a living and support a family, then you’re very past summer. lucky. I know I am.” “We make sure we have date night Daneen also credits work with a reason to explore the world of fashion. “Anyone who every Saturday,” she said, “to help knows me knows how much I enjoy getting dressed up. It’s just how I am. I enjoy keep the romance in the relationship. dressing for work, dressing for dates with my husband. It makes every No matter what, we make that commitment. day an occasion and special occasions even moreso.” Chris could be getting off a plane at 5 p.m. but he’s on the phone with me asking where I made reservations. It’s that important.” Favorite restaurant for date night: She also said that they try to do something midweek as Steve and Cookie’s – but also The Palm well. They will sometimes meet on Wednesdays after and Angeloni’s; they’re all for different work for drinks. “I love to relax with a glass of wine and just chat,” said Daneen. “We’ll go to Steve and Cookie’s or types of dates the Palm. We’ll hang out at Angeloni’s which is the local One thing on your bucket list that stomping ground. They are all so different; it just depends you haven’t done: They may not have their reality on the mood of the evening.” Downtime is a rarity for Daneen, who starts each day Do more traveling TV series—yet. But these smart getting her six-year-old twins, Angelina and Cecelia, off to A favorite place you’ve traveled: and sassy women are just school. Before work each day, Daneen also hits the gym. Aruba because of its perfect weather as glamorous as their small “I try to go five days a week,” she said. “It’s school drop off, gym, work, school pick up, homework and dinner. That’s The last book you read: screen counterparts. Whether the schedule. On weekends, I’m running them to their How the Grinch Stole Christmas; you catch them at a black tie sports and activities.” Did I mention I was reading to six- event or strolling the boardwalk Chris brings two other children to the marriage—20-year- year-olds? old Michael and 21-year-old Christopher. “That’s why we with their kids, one thing is call ourselves the Italian Brady Bunch,” Daneen declared. What you love about South Jersey: clear. They know how to work it. The traditional work week changes a bit in the summer The beaches What does it take to when the kids are out of school. The family likes to spend be a real housewife time at the beach. of South Jersey?

38 | The Boardwalk Journal Read on to findDecember out! 2010 December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 39 Annika Bruggeworth Shernita Demby Dabney friends back and forth.” ou’re likely to find Shernita Demby Dabney in one of two places when she has a spare moment. The first is at church. The The couple married at Annika’s parents’ house second is literally anywhere with her husband and kids. Favorite restaurant for date night: in 1993, a ceremony that was renewed not too Y Crab Trap or Jo Jo’s in Pleasantville; I get so long ago at their home in Mays Landing. “My passions are church and helping others,” she said, “and my family. Together that’s the perfect combination.” excited just thinking about the meals “It was a beautiful sunset ceremony,” remembered Annika of the 2008 vow renewal. “Mayor She regularly attends bible study and choir practice at the New Shiloh One thing on your bucket list that y the ripe old age of six, Annika was already Robert Levy reprised his role and conducted Baptist Church in Atlantic City. She is there every single Sunday. you haven’t done: living in another country, speaking a foreign the ceremony he had done in 1993. There was She also volunteers at the soup kitchen and at the Women’s Center Unsure I even have a bucket list language. Her father, a chemistry professor, something magical about that night. It was perfect in Northfield. Any other downtime—and there’s not a lot of it—is Btraveled extensively. His work took his family to until the last drop of champagne flowed.” family time that is devoted to her husband Daryl Dabney and children. A favorite place you’ve traveled: France. They’ve got two sons, Mailon, age 18, and Richard age 14, and a The brand new facility in Dr. Scott Disney World in Florida daughter Michael, age 8. (They spell it the traditional “boy’s” way.) But she wasn’t destined to live out her childhood Bruggeworth’s dental practice opened the same The last book you read:30 Days to there. They returned to Libertyville, Illinois, where year in Atlantic City. “I had a great childhood and I want my children to have a Greatness by Dr. Nycole P. Lyles-Belton Annika discovered horses. It remains a passion today. wonderful one as well,” she said. “I think family time is very “That was the fifth location for Signature She owns a stable and continues to travel all over the important.” What you love about South Jersey: country to show her horses. Smiles, which is a multi-specialist practice,” said Annika. Other locations include two Shernita grew up in Atlantic City where she spent a lot of time Definitely the boardwalk! “It’s a completely private stable, not a business,” in Vineland and one each in Cape May on the Boardwalk with her sisters and her mom. They would she explained. “On Saturday, we dress all of our Courthouse and Carney’s Point, Salem County. go skating and bowling or to the movies. show horses in their finery. Then we invite the “I am the administrator, director of marketing “We did not do much traveling back then, or at least we didn’t neighborhood ladies over for drinks. We throw parties be a publication that everyone from all and I hire most of the staff,” she said. She shares go far,” she explained. “We spent a lot of summers and weekends on a very big lawn with an ornamental fishpond. walks of life can relate to.” those duties with Kim Capista, her former nanny turned payroll manager and head of at my grandmother’s house in Pleasantville. It was fun just being The sun is setting; children are playing. Music hums Her boss at the Leonard Law Group, James human resources. together, playing board games and that kind of thing.” through the speakers. It’s almost too perfect.” Leonard Jr. Esq., founder and CEO of The The children, now in school full-time, are another part of Annika’s clever balancing act. By the time Shernita was ready to enter the workforce, the casinos were alive and well in The stable, based in Mays Landing, is jointly owned Boardwalk Media Group, which also publishes She spends as much time with them as possible, often at horse shows. her hometown of Atlantic City. She started as a restaurant cashier at the Miss America by Annika and her husband, Dr. Scott Bruggeworth, The Boardwalk Journal, encouraged her to step Food Court at TropWorld. After awhile, she moved on to become a cocktail waitress at the D.M.D. They met at a sporting club in Philadephia. Son Scotty Brooks is a world-class equestrian at age ten. Daughter Winter Blaise, age 12, into the role of associate editor for The Voice. “We Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort. After eight years there, she transitioned into her current He became her personal trainer, while he was still is also an accomplished rider. were brainstorming ideas and he thought I would job as Director of Client Development at the Leonard Law Group. in dental school. Their courtship began to be played “They both have my husband’s beautiful wide eyes,” declared Annika, who starts every be great in that role,” said Shernita, “I thought he out—not surprisingly—at a horse show. day with a cuddle with her children. Then it’s off to school for them and off to the home These days, her typical day starts with getting the kids off to school. was kidding at first but now I am very enthused to Then she’s at work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. She typically attends be a part of this project.” “We used to go out to the Devon office for Annika, who simultaneously runs a stable and a dental practice. football practice with Richard. Errands work their way in there, too. Horse Show on the Main Line,” she It’s a huge departure from another career, long ago and seemingly in another lifetime. In “I’m excited about the future and all of the She usually arrives home sometime around 7 p.m. remembered. “Even now, we’ll run the 1980s, Annika was a Playboy Bunny in St. Petersburg. possibility it holds,” she said. “With my family, limousines out there and bring “It is nonstop running,” she said, but in a tone that suggests that my church and my career, I’m hoping to make a she enjoys it. After sitting down to dinner, helping the kids with difference.” “It was the hardest job I’ve ever had,” she said. “Try 12 hours in four homework and getting them off to bed, Shernita gets some A favorite place you’ve traveled: or five inch heels with no breaks. You wouldn’t give it up because of much needed couple time with husband Daryl. the perceived glamour. And it was fun. We were treated like movie The Netherlands – we had the time “It’s not always easy to get a designated date night,” she stars, and we met all of the big stars of the time.” of our lives in Amsterdam and then admitted. “But we value our couple time. So when the kids in the countryside; we went to shop for Annika was even chosen “Bunny of the Year.” She got to spend a go to bed, around 9 p.m., we’ll sit in our bedroom and night at the Hugh Hefner mansion and get a full-page color photo in Friesian horses catch up. Sometimes we’ll watch a movie. Other times, her costume. we’ll just talk. In fact, cuddling together in bed after a The last book you read: “I still have two sets of ears,” she said. “And I drive a 2006 Jaguar with the long day, well, it doesn’t get much better than that. It Dead End Gene Pool by Wendy Burden license plate, EX-Bunny. I get plenty of comments when people see that.” takes the stress out of a busy day.” – eccentric and hilarious These days, Annika finds the glamour in the day-to-day routine, and Soon Shernita’s schedule will get even busier as she tries out a new role, as associate editor of The Voice, What you love about South Jersey: enjoys getting dressed up to go out with her husband by her side. She also revels in the home they have made together. (Annika designed a monthly African American newspaper, which will The ideal combination of everything the house that resembles a riverboat and the matching barn.) be published by The Boardwalk Media Group. The within reach – woods and farmland, premier edition is scheduled to launch in early 2011. This “There’s not another spot like it,” she said. “When the sun sets on is in addition to her current job. downtown Atlantic City, Philadelphia the water, and the trees are reflected in it, it’s just gorgeous. Add the and New York water birds, the eagles, the falcon, and it almost looks like a movie “We wanted to cater to urban cultures,” explained set, like it’s not real. It’s just that perfect.” Shernita. “The Voice is going to report on community activities and services. It will

40 | The Boardwalk Journal December 2010 December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 41 paying someone else to take care of them. I went down Liane Levenson to part-time and eventually stopped.” Kimberly Lucasti These days, the youngest of those children, Logan, is ust five minutes with Liane Levenson and you’ll feel as if she’s ou wouldn’t necessarily be off base if you a freshman at Roger Williams University. The school lived several lives. This scholar-turned-lawyer and Renaissance said Kimberly Lucasti stepped off the is based in New England, much to Liane’s delight, woman seems to have done it all—and all of it well. pages of a fashion magazine. The couture J allowing her to revisit her roots. Lucas is a sophomore Yboutique owner used to be a corporate model Her story begins in Lynn, Massachusetts where she was at Drew University. Jennifer teaches in Atlantic working with various modeling agencies in New born. Growing up, she spent her winters in a little town called City and is going to be married next summer to York City before moving to South Jersey in the Holbrook, south of Boston, and her summers in Maine. fiancé Abdul Jewayni. Benjamin just moved to late 80’s and working for McCullough Models “We had a little cabin on the lake,” she remembered. And Philadelphia with his wife Camille, and will under the tutelage of The Boardwalk Journal’s even though she’s been in south Jersey nearly 28 years now, soon make Liane a grandmother for the first bon vivant Bill McCullough. Now Kim works time. she’s “still a New Englander at heart.” in high fashion with regular jaunts to Italy to But that’s not the only dedicated time that they spend together. You’ll find She studied literature at the university level and minored in art. Liane is back in full swing, as an adjunct procure her stock. them on Tuesday nights, playing with the Ventnor Volleyball League. professor at the Richard Stockton College of New She would sew her own clothes, and even nowadays admits to “I had always wanted to own a boutique, and “We play on the same time, Net Assets,” said Kim. “It’s a great way to relieve Jersey. She also does consulting work. wearing something she’s made or embellished to black tie events. to have a couture boutique at this level if a stress and also a lot of fun.” A typical day for her starts at 6:30 a.m. She’ll fabulous dream come true,” she declared. Forever adventurous, Liane earned extra money as a Playboy The couple has also been very involved in charitable causes, and most specifically teach in the morning, then play tennis for an hour. Kim is co-owner of Eleganza at the Pier bunny. She worked in Boston and Jamaica. helping people who suffer from HIV-AIDS. Dr. Christopher Lucasti is an She might meet Lloyd for lunch. Often, she’ll at Caesars with Gino Iovino. It’s where “That was some experience,” she said. “I got my wildness out.” infectious disease specialist, and many of his patients suffer from the disease. travel with him to events, from inaugural parties this Atlantic City native spends her time She completed her undergrad work at the University of to conferences and board meetings to driving when she’s not raising funds for charity, “When AIDS first came out, there was such discrimination,” she said. “We’re Massachusetts and earned a master’s degree in literature from up to see their son Lucas play basketball on his spiking the ball on the volleyball court working to help educate about the disease but also to help those who have it.” or spending quality time with Boston College. She was ready to go on, but her path swayed just college team. Kim has spent countless hours doing so. She used to make all of the banners a bit when she was introduced to a friend of a friend. It turned her husband, Dr. Christopher “I love spending time with my husband,” she said. “After for the Miss’d America Pageant, which historically has benefited the South out to be Lloyd Levenson, her future husband. Lucasti, and her family. 28 years, we are still romantically in love, and he is my Jersey AIDS Alliance and other charities. A typical day for Kim “He decided on the spot that he wanted to marry me,” said best friend.” “I would like to get more involved in these causes, and plan to do so in the future.” Liane. “But I didn’t know that. We met the first time when we starts with getting her Liane and Lloyd also entertain a lot in their home. Recently, had both recently ended relationships so it wasn’t the right time. children, Santino, age In the meantime, her focus is on her family. “Christopher is practically a she hosted her book club with an unusual theme. Then, he came back a year later and we dated. 3 and Alessandra, age genius; he’s amazing at school,” she said. “Nicholas is really bright, too, and “My husband and I have traveled a lot and so we have 5, ready for preschool. has this wonderful sense of humor. Alessandra loves princesses; Santino After logging plenty of time between Logan and Newark collected various props over the years,” she explained. “Our Nicholas, age 13, and enjoys diggers, trains and dump trucks. These are all wonderful ages.” International Airports, the two married. It was book club was reading Cutting for Stone, which is set in Ethiopia. Christopher, age 17, head to June 1983, and their honeymoon was “My husband is a really great dad,” she said, “and those same qualities also So I did a whole Ethiopian theme from the food to the décor. I just school and that’s the signal that the day has begun. spent driving down from Boston to make him a great physician. He really cares for his patients. I admire him so happened to have leopard dishes and animal print wine Margate. “If it’s my day off, I’ll go for a run on the boardwalk and then do much and am very happy to be by his side.” glasses.” the food shopping,” she said. “I might take the younger kids on At that point, Liane had a decision to As she contemplated all she’s done, Liane paused. “I have nature walks or to the Cape May Zoo in the afternoon.” make. Should she go for her Ph.D. in such a blessed and full life,” she said. “It’s truly been English? And if she did, what would The outdoor activities with the kids are a bit of throwback to remarkable.” Favorite restaurant for date night: she do with it? Kim’s own childhood. Born and raised in Atlantic City, she spent a lot of time by the water here and up in Long Beach Island. Knife and Fork or Girasole – delicious “I decided on law school,” she said. and delicious! “Lloyd likes to tell the story that Favorite restaurant for date night: “We did a lot of fishing and water sports,” she remembered. “I also I decided on a Wednesday to spent a lot of time with my father on the boat. It was really wonderful.” One thing on your bucket list take the LSATs. I studied on Girasole for the carpaccio and the whole branzino roasted in salt On her days off, Kim also welcomes the chance to cook. This that you haven’t done: Thursday and Friday, and took includes preparing for the hearty appetites of two teenage boys. Ski the Dolomites; you can go from the test on Saturday, and I got One thing on your bucket list that you into law school.” “I’Il buy 5 lbs. of chicken if I’m making chicken cutlets,” she Italy to Switzerland through all the haven’t done: reported. “That’s not an exaggeration. But I really enjoy cooking local villages She worked for a couple Travel to Saint Petersburg, Russia and so I spoil them. We have big dinners complete with appetizers.” of law firms and ultimately A favorite place you’ve traveled: On work days, Kim is at the store during dinner time. By the time landed at Cooper A favorite place you’ve traveled: Capri and also Venice Levenson Attorneys Venice, Italy she comes home, the younger kids are already in bed. at Law. Liane stopped “By 9:30 or 10 p.m., my husband and I will sit down, take a deep The last book you read: practicing shortly after The last book you read: breath and reconnect,” she said. “That’s our alone time.” Aesop’s Fables or was it Puss ‘n Boots? Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese Columbine. The couple also has a standing Saturday night date, and tries to I read to my children all the time. “I started thinking What you love about South Jersey: go out on Wednesday nights, too. “We really enjoy each other’s What you love about South Jersey: about my children,” World-class beaches that can compete with company and I think spending time together is vital to our she said. “I was relationship.” The ocean – and the best any in the world – and the lack of traffic! tomatoes on the planet!

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December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 45 The Schultz-Hill Foundation hosted its first fundraiser gala on November 12 at its location in the historical 1616 Professional Arts Building in Atlantic City. A Swellegant Evening, sold-out by invitaion-only event for an audience of 200 featured members of the Bay-Atlantic Symphony under the direction of Maestro Jed Gaylin - whoalso conducts the Johns Hopkins Symphony in Baltimore, MD. The evening also featured a special performace by 23-year-old tenor, Marc Antonelli, a new singing sensation to the area who is currently performing at the Tropicana Casino & Resort. All monies raised support various artistic, historical and educational scholarships in the region. For more information regarding this 1 2 3 event, the artists, the Foundation’s goals and mission please visit Maestro Jay Gaylin www.schultz-hill.org.

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1. Mr. James Lee with Francesca Santoro 2. Cynthia Cortopassi with Dot Saatkamp 3. Dr. Scott Bruggeworth 4. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Copolla Sr. 5. Mrs. Barbara Gomes, Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kauffman and Mr. Dennis Gomes 6. Hon. and Mrs. Emmanuel Greenberg 7. Mr.s. and Mr. James Lee Sr. 6 7 Mr. and Mrs. Herb Lipson of Philadelphia Magazine with singing sensation Marc Antonelli and Gary Hill December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 47 Telling Great Stories with Photos for More Than a Quarter Century By Beverly Bird

Imagine hovering 1,100 feet over graduates alike–as he would want that changes everything. Next thing I know, I’m South Broad Street in Philadelphia to be treated himself. flying to Colorado to shoot a job and working all weekend,” he said. This is when Borrelli’s in a helicopter for four-plus hours “I learned so many things from Bill. rules come back into play. “We take the good to catch the perfect image of a Being humble is a huge part of with the bad and the big with the small. It’s all massive red tide swelling below. It’s being successful. I’ve had so many photography, and that’s what I always wanted all in a day’s work for Tom Briglia of people say that they saw me taking to succeed at doing.” PhotoGraphics Photography. pictures in the end zone at an Eagles “That’s one of my all-time favorites of game or ringside at a big fight, and Briglia’s average work week begins at about 5:30 on Monday mornings. all the events I have photographed,” the next thing they knew I was “I grind fresh beans and make eight cups of coffee and settle into my office,” Briglia recently told the Boardwalk shooting a street festival in Margate he said. “I have four computers and I spin from one to the next for two to Journal. “It was the parade that or an employee of the month. three hours, multi-editing what we photographed all weekend.” honored the World Champion Variety is the spice of life. No job is Phillies on Halloween in 2008.” too small and no job is too big. The He said that the celebrity images and the large sporting events images are little jobs ground you and make you already uploaded and sent to an agency that represents his clients, and that Briglia was the only photographer he is not alone in these tasks. to capture that image. More of his appreciate the larger events.” favorites include shooting the Police So what does he like doing best? “I get a lot of help from Mike Manger, my right hand assistant, who is much concert in Atlantic City, as well as the Almost anything in our historic more than an assistant,” Briglia said. “JJ Booth is our tech who keeps us up Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Boardwalk Hall. to date with our software and he’s an excellent sports photographer. This is the Gatti fights. But if you get the a tough profession. It’s competitive and it’s 24/7. I’m very appreciative of my “It’s my favorite indoor arena,” Briglia crew and their spouses for putting up with our crazy workload.” idea that he is just a photographer told us. “The place is spectacular. to national sports teams and To think that something that was Briglia then meets with his office manager and tends to billing. He gives her mega-stars, you should think again. thought of and designed and built the rundown for the upcoming week and goes over the shooting schedule That’s not the work ethic at Briglia’s in the twenties is still in use today is with his team. Then it is off to the races again, heading off into the week PhotoGraphics Photography. just amazing to me.” with camera in hand. “We never say no,” he said. “I think I “Tom has a great eye and he does Briglia says that his clients are great, and they seem to feel the same way can count on one hand the jobs I just his homework before shooting,” about him. Barbara Murphy, owner/partner of Fish With Feet in Egg Harbor couldn’t do or have been unable to said Valarie McGonigal, marketing Township, said, “Tom knows what the media is looking for and he provides squeeze into a packed schedule.” director of Boardwalk Hall. “It’s a critical eye. As a public relations professional, I know he’ll get the shot we Those are impressive statistics, critical to our marketing efforts that need. And he’s fearless in getting the shot he wants.” given that Briglia began taking we work with skilled, dependable Don Hurley, an accomplished local photographer in his own right, said, “As photographs professionally in photographers. Tom will research a photographer, Tom is the best that our area and beyond has to offer. His 1984. He opened PhotoGraphics what visual opportunities might work is the benchmark by which all other photographers are measured. Photography in 1989. He credits present themselves to be better He’s got keen instincts and the ability to always be in the right position to Alex Anton, as well as Bill Borrelli of prepared for our shows. Over the get the shot. He knows the true elements of what makes for a great photo. Photo Dimensions in Atlantic City, past ten years, he’s captured some He has intrinsic abilities that can’t be taught.” with his success. terrific sports and concert images, PhotoGraphics Photography recently added a wedding division to their photographs that catch the essence “Alex Anton was a great influence repertoire. on my career. He taught me a lot of the subjects and create enduring “I wanted to see if photographing weddings on a regular basis would add about running a business and a lot visual memories.” a little stability to our schedule,” Briglia said. “Even though we always seem about life. As for Bill, just watching Between preparation, follow-up and to be busy, there are a few times during the year when we can take on more him work was a photo lesson,” the events themselves, life is pretty work.” He hired Mike Cordano, a wedding and portfolio specialist, to head Briglia told us. He calls Borrelli “a much a non-stop venture for Briglia. up this new endeavor. very talented photographer” and “Sometimes A personal note from Briglia on his website quotes the old saying, “A picture says that Borrelli taught him not it looks like is worth a thousand words.” To this, Hurley adds, “Then I guess Tom Briglia only about a camera, but two rules I’m going to has been a master storyteller for more than a quarter century.” he lives by. have an easy The first was never to turn down weekend, then To see some of Briglia’s truly stellar work, or for more information, you can visit work. The second was to treat I’ll get a phone his websites at www.my-image.com and www.weddingsbyphotographics. everyone he photographs–stars call at 7:00 on com. You can also call PhotoGraphics Photography at (609) 926-1212. and newly minted high school a Friday night All images for this article were provided by Tom Briglia: PhotoGraphics Photography

48 | The Boardwalk Journal December 2010 December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 49 Back in Time: An Old-Fashioned Christmas at Storybook Land

Continuing through the park, visitors pass Jack and the Beanstalk, Snow White’s House, the Old Woman’s Shoe, and my personal favorite, Alice in Wonderland and the Card Maze, which is exactly as I remember it from my own childhood. It remains magical and enchanting to me, and now it seems to have the same affect on my own children. At each attraction, it becomes clear that the storybook theme is a great way to connect multiple generations. “My family and I have been visiting Storybook Land for as long as I can remember, It’s Time for the and we love to go as a big group–aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins all together. Historic Dennisville It is really a magical place for every generation,” said Emily Gibson, mother of four year old Nathan. Christmas House Tour! During a visit, guests are welcome to bring picnic food to enjoy at an outside The annual Historic Dennisville Christmas House Tour is the Dennisville Historic Home pavilion, or they can visit one of park’s dining service options: The Dining Depot, Owners Association’s premier fund-raising The Gingerbread House, or the Caboose Café. The prices are reasonable, the food event. On the 3rd Saturday of December is kid-pleasing, and the cookies and hot chocolate are fantastic. All the options are each year, a minimum of 10 home owners clean and, equally important on cold December nights, well heated. open their beautifully-decorated homes for the tour. Think about starting your holiday My own family will be making its annual pilgrimage to Storybook Land next week. season with a festive glimpse of history in We’ll pack up our hats and mittens, our wish lists for Santa, and our cameras. My Dennisville at Christmas time! husband and I will be on the lookout to capture each magical moment of our 2010 Tour Information children’s awe and innocence at Storybook Land, all the while reliving the magical • Minimum of 10 houses moments of our own childhood. • 2010 Featured House - The Isaiah B. Christian House - c. 1800 By Danielle Davies Tickets for Storybook Land are currently $21.95 per person plus tax. Children under the age of one are free. Storybook Land is open every day in December except the (pictured above) 24th and 25th. Hours are 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday and 2:00 PM Date: December 18, 2010 emember nursery rhymes and lots of fun, they are only a small part of tradition for some families. to 9:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. Time: 5 pm to 9 pm fairy tales? Long before there what makes this park so unique. It’s the “Nothing warms my heart like seeing my • Tickets are $10.00 and will be sold at the was 24-hour-a-day access to kids theme of the park that brings you back son smile from the excitement of seeing Dennisville Post Office the night of the tour programming, the characters time and again. During the holidays, with Santa on a rooftop,” said Andrea Mikula, only beginning at 4:30 pm. Greeters distribute that entertained us most as the addition of Storybook Land’s “Fantasy programs and get tour-goers started on their mother of five year old Lukas, of their annual way. HOUSES OPEN AT 5:00 PM. children were the ones from with Lights” as well as visits from Santa and holiday visit to Storybook Land. “The park • Soup and Sandwich Supper available at classic fairy tales and nursery Mrs. Claus, a visit to Storybook Land can’t is beautifully lit and even the grownups feel rhymes. And while modern be described as anything but magical. the South Dennis Trinity United Methodist the Christmas magic in the air.” Church beginning at 4:00 pm until food runs life undoubtedly has its conveniences, Picture this: after entering the park by out. Adults - $8.00, children under 12 - $3.50. every now and then I feel nostalgic for After a visit with the refreshingly warm walking through a large white fairy tale • Alice McGuigan will be selling and signing the good old days, particularly during the and friendly Mr. and Mrs. Claus, visitors castle called the Gingerbread House, will pass Little Miss Muffet and Goosy copies of her illustrated book “Historic holiday season. visitors are greeted by a large statue of Dennisville: A Walking Tour” at the Captain Gander Castle on their way to family- John Douglas House. Fortunately, there is a place where I can Mother Goose. Continue to the left, past friendly rides like Jumping Jumbos, • Sunnyside Up Carolers in period costume. relive those childhood memories, a place Hickory Dickory Dock and the Three Turtle Twirl and the Big Trucks. None of For further information and directions contact that, at first glance, appears completely Bears House, and make your way to the the rides are frightening or designed to and wonderfully unchanged. Storybook North Pole and Santa’s House. If you time Jack Connolly at (609) 861-1338 or email: thrill—they are geared specifically toward [email protected]. Land, located on the Black Horse Pike in your visit well, you’ll get to Santa’s House young children ages one through eight. Egg Harbor Township, is advertised as “20 just as dusk is setting in. The Dennisville Historic Home Owners The ride operators are usually courteous Association is a non-profit corporation Acres of Family Fun.” That’s an appropriate Prepare yourself for a treat. Santa will emerge and patient, a stark contrast to those on organized to study the history of Dennisville description, but one that doesn’t really do from the top of his chimney to greet the the Boardwalk and at other amusement and the surrounding area and to encourage the the place justice. park and begin a countdown before using a parks. Lines for the rides are generally preservation of the historic homes in the village and in the township so that future generations Storybook Land is a theme park, yes. It magic wand to turn on a spectacular display short and since a single admittance fee will be able to view them and learn about the is home to over a dozen rides geared for of thousands and thousands of lights, the includes unlimited rides, kids can enjoy history of the area. Originally accounting for 69 families, particularly small children. But unbelievable “Fantasy with Lights.” It’s a their favorites over and over again. structures, the village of Dennisville is included while the rides are well-maintained and moment that has become part of an annual as an historic district on both the national and state registers of historic places. 50 | The Boardwalk Journal December 2010 December 2010 www.dennistwp.org/dhhoa.htmThe Boardwalk Journal | 51 through an embarrassing seven coaches. Only Flyers are gunning for a cup Bad Luck two of them have produced a winning record– Three Jim O’Brien and Tony DiLeo, who combined use of a spy technique. This particular defensive call requires a single May 27th, 1975. Which leaves the forwards on the to go 75-66. Meanwhile, the rest of the bunch OUT Still Has produced a pathetic 173-237 record. defender to mirror Vick’s movement It’s hard to team. Captain Mike Richards scored a when he drops back to pass, and more By Tony G believe, but that goal for the ages against the Montreal Sixers This off season, the Sixers turned to Collins, importantly, he is responsible for him was the last time Canadiens in last year’s playoff run. the former guy they asked to help save the & when he takes off to run. the Flyers were Despite a sometimes contentious franchise as a player when they made him Irrelevant The use of this scheme is ultimately able to hoist relationship with the media, Richards their first overall pick in the 1973 draft. On The evolution of the quarterback By Mike Gill position seems to be reaching its effective as a deterrent against Vick Lord Stanley’s appears to have grown into his role as the sidelines, Collins has been slightly above apex with the protean play of Eagles’ running because the spy—typicaly Cup above a team leader. He’s just 25 years old and average, accumulating a record of 332-287 As we reach the month of December, it is signal-caller, Michael Vick. He’s the an athletic safety—is an unblocked their heads as under contract through 2019. in 619 games. In 38 playoff games, he is an defender whose sole focus is the QB. It’s evident once again that Sixers’ merchandise transmutation of the species Pocketis By Pete Thompson champions in the They say winning hockey teams are unimpressive 15-23. Quarterbackus - the lead-footed, a preventative measure against Vick’s NHL. But more will not be flying off the shelves this deep through the center position and The team also jettisoned bad seed Samuel statuesque pocket-passers of the athleticism and one that can work when than 35 years later, the Orange and Christmas. The hiring of Doug Collins and that’s true when you consider that Dalembert during the off season. His lack of past who seemed cemented in place used in moderation. The downside, Black appear to have all the pieces in getting the number two pick in the draft the Flyers also have the services of passion for the game was starting to cripple between the tackles. Vick’s game, however, occurs when defenses rely too place to do so once again. this off-season gave the morbid franchise heavily on this scheme and consistently Jeff Carter locked up for a long time. the younger players in the locker room. on the other hand, is anything but a little bit of life, but the early results have play pass coverage short-handed. After A quick disclaimer: I was only five years Carter is also just 25 and has one of Sadly, he seems to be one of the missing stationary. He’s elusive, extremely not been good and again the fan base is dangerous and versatile, capable of all, the spy can’t simultaneously play old when the Flyers last won the Stanley the “heavier” shots in the entire NHL. pieces this season. The team routinely gets showing that the team is clearly irrelevant. attacking defenses as a runner or a zone and Vick. As such, the overuse Cup, so all I’ve ever been witness to His 108 goals and 90 assists over the gashed down in the paint with no presence The Wells Fargo Center routinely is so with the Howitzer attached to his of a spy is an advantage for Vick, who is disappointment: 1976, 1980, 1985, last three seasons show a player on the in the middle. left shoulder. Given his unique skills is currently among the league’s most 1987, 1997 and now 2010–all times empty that one has to wonder how the verge of superstardom. This June, the Sixers won the number two and the problems they can create for efficient passers. when the Flyers Sixers are paying their team, staff and Finally, consider 22-year-old winger pick in the draft in a year where there was opposing defenses, how do you stop have finished front office people. Third Down: Avoid Man Coverages Claude Giroux. His gift is his vision really only one clear cut selection: John him? This month’s Three and Out as a runner- While Coach Doug Collins has missed focuses on the Darwinian struggle When defenses play man-to-man and ability to pass the puck. Ten goals Wall. Meanwhile, the Sixers ended up with coverage, the secondary plays with up. and 11 assists in last year’s playoff run time with vertigo, it wouldn’t be a shock Ohio State guard Evan Turner, a player who caused by Vick’s development and to see him step aside from this mess of a the adaptations that opposing their backs to the quarterback as There’s proves that Giroux is poised to break many felt was the most ready coming out of they’re pursuing the eligible receivers team that has fallen to bad luck time and defenses must employ if they hope hope on out in a big way as well. college. The problem with Turner is that while downfield. This situation isn’t an issue time again. Collins has looked increasingly to contain him. the horizon, Credit Paul Holmgren for putting he seems to be a nice player and a nicer kid, against Peyton Manning or Drew Brees, though, and it frustrated with this inconsistent team that the Sixers already committed tons of money First Down: The “Mush Rush” two of the league’s best pocket passers. together the right “mix” of players on is still lacking many of the components On typical passing downs, defensive starts with a 22 year the roster. For every sniper like Danny to Iguodala and they already had their point But against the explosive Vick, it can be needed to win in today’s NBA–mainly a linemen are responsible for rushing a devastating mistake. If he decides to old rookie goaltender from Russia. Sergei Briere, you have a grinder like Darroll guard of the future in Jru Holiday. Bobrovsky went undrafted in 2006 and superstar player. the passer. They explode off the ball, run and catches an opponent in man Powe who plays a vital role. For every A more logical move might have been attack up the field and try to disrupt spent four seasons playing professionally coverage, Vick will have the added free agent signing like Ville Leino The Sixers main star is hardly that. Andre to trade down. With the hole they have a quarterback’s rhythm by applying in his homeland before being signed advantage of attacking defenders or Nikolay Zherdev, there are also Iguodala, while paid to be the man, is in the middle, they could have selected pressure. Occasionally, they’re able by Flyers GM Paul Holmgren last May. clearly not able to fill the role. The six year whose eyes are fixated elsewhere. This homegrown talents like Andreas Nodl Kentucky big man DeMarcus Cousins. The to register a sack. The faster these can result in big game-changing plays He’s the youngest Flyers goalie to win a pro is averaging just less than 13 points and James Van Riemsdyk. 6’11”, 270 pound man-child is scoring just defensive linemen are able to get off the when Vick runs, which are the hallmark season-opening game since Ron Hextall per game this season, hardly worth the ball, the higher their chances of causing Which leaves us with the last intangible under 11 points per game while grabbing of his success. back in 1986. Ask any Flyers fan about six-year $80 million contract he signed for 6.9 rebounds in only 23 minutes per game. a problem, which is usually much easier of any Stanley Cup winning team–the Conversely, playing more zone great goaltending and it’s usually a back in August of 2008. While it’s not time to write off Turner just to accomplish against an immobile QB short list. Bernie Parent and Hextall are coach. Fred Shero wrote the words “win whose launch-point rarely changes. coverages allows the secondary players Another move that has set the team back is yet, this team and this franchise seem to be the two names mentioned most often, today and we walk together forever” to keep their eyes facing forward. This the signing of Elton Brand. Brand received miles away, the same miles they were seven However, this approach can be risky but now, maybe, you can add a “Bob” to when the Flyers won their first Stanley gives them a better opportunity to the “Philly Max,” a five year deal worth $79 years ago when Brown left. business against Vick because the the list! Cup in 1974. Mike Keenan was behind corral the dynamic Vick in the hopes of million back in July of 2008. At the time, it upfield rush of the defensive linemen limiting his breathtaking scrambles. the bench for the 1985 and 1987 magical A once proud franchise has remained creates space and ultimately running Of course, stopping the puck is just one runs. It took a while for the Flyers to was thought to be a move that would send irrelevant. They routinely get the second aspect of winning hockey games. Making the franchise in the right direction. The lanes for the elusive QB to expose. One Fourth Down: Vick for MVP (Go For It) adjust to Peter Laviolette’s up-tempo pick when there is only one obviously choice. alternative that defensive coordinators sure the shot never gets on goal is team was coming off a surprising playoff There isn’t another player in the league style of play, but once they got on board, They have money to spend in a should consider is the “Mush Rush.” In another. That’s where six-time All Star and appearance and fought hard even in a first- who requires the amount of game- they never looked back. Laviolette won a year where there is no super- this scheme, the defensive linemen 2007 Stanley Cup winner Chris Pronger planning and attention that Vick does. Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes round battle with the Detroit Pistons that star free agent. And now, slowly work to collapse the pocket comes in. Signed prior to last season, the He’s a mutant. A freak. He’s a combination in 2006. He has an uncanny knack for they lost four games to two. in the city of Philadelphia, in unison, being careful to never get 36-year-old brings poise, leadership and of Barry Sanders’ open-field running knowing when to call a timeout. He In a year where there really wasn’t a top- they have become the further up the field in their pass rush skills and Brett Favre’s improvisation. a nasty disposition to the Flyers blue line. appears to be a master motivator and flight star, the Sixers had to make an attempt fourth team and are than Vick is in his drop-back. This limits His versatility and newfound work ethic Last spring was the third time Pronger solid disciplinarian. In other words, to bring in a name like Brand. Many Sixers’ nearly in danger of the amount of space he has to operate have taken his game to a level rarely was traded and then led his team all exactly the kind of coach the Flyers need fans backed the move and excitement dropping completely in within the pocket and will force him to seen before. If he continues to develop the way to the Stanley Cup Finals. With to win it all. finally surrounded the team. However, out of sight and out escape running laterally–a less effective in that regard, avoid trouble off the talented players on the defensive corps option–when he does takeoff to run. injuries cost Brand much of his first few of mind. field and demonstrate humility in the like Kimmo Timonen, Braydon Coburn, All that’s left to say is….LET’S GO, seasons with the team and almost right off process, he very well could rewrite the Sean O’Donnell and Andrej Meszaros, FLYERS!!! Second Down: Spy on Vick record books. the bat, fans began questioning the move. Another useful strategy that can help there’s no reason to think that the Flyers As Darwin said, it’s “survival of the Vick-est.” can’t get there again. Since Larry Brown exited the team following Andre keep Vick’s versatility contained is the the 2002-2003 season, the team has ripped Iguodala 52 | The Boardwalk Journal December 2010 December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 53 Singer Jessie James with some of the lovely ladies from The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Anthony’s Out to Lunch: Maui’s Dog House On a chilly Autumn day, a taste of Chicago? Order my little sister and I found the Chicago Dog loaded By Anthony Previti Maui’s ourselves starving down up with spicy mustard, raw in Wildwood. We had just onions, pickles, hot peppers, She was absolutely right, they Dog house finished coaching a youth and topped with tomatoes were freakin’ awesome. sports team to a dominating and celery salt ($3.95). 806 New Jersey Avenue We had just enough room for victory and were in desperate They even have the Italian- Wildwood, NJ 08260-2827 need of sustenance. As we one more menu item. At the style hot dog. 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“ The most gorgeous December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 55 Hunk-O-mania men in America” - NYpost.com Mercury’s Last Retrograde in The By Bridget Astro Guru 2010 December 10-30 Howell Life After Jake Pavelka talks about flying and acting By Veronica Dudo As an astrologer, people are always asking me about Mercury to work one for awhile, this time period can be productive for Retrograde. What does that mean exactly? Retrograde that purpose. Go back and collect on past due accounts. You can means that a planet has paused in the sky. With the rest of make major progress from old stuff. Mercury Retrograde is also Jake Pavelka, the commercial airline pilot who stole the What do you the universe still in motion, the planet creates a backwards an excellent time for organization, revising things and planning hearts of women across the country on the 14th season think about the illusion. Mercury retrogrades three times annually and each anything, as long as the initiation of anything new doesn’t begin of The Bachelor, recently appeared at Dusk inside Caesars Transportation period lasts for three weeks. The effect often begins two weeks until Mercury has moved direct on December 30. earlier and lingers for another two weeks afterward, as well. Casino in Atlantic City. Shortly after proposing to Vienna Security Retrograde periods are a great time to watch because ancient Girardi on the finale ofThe Bachelor, the couple shocked Administration’s new When any planet retrogrades, the influence is felt very clearly. astrologers have attached a fated quality to these cycles. When People often experience the influence in a negative way because you begin to watch them, you will notice a theme that usually fans when they broke up. Pavelka then vied for the Mirror security measures? they aren’t working in harmony with the natural cycle of that directly relates to your life path. The more conscious you are, the Ball trophy on Dancing with the Stars and was on Drop TSA has guidelines planet. But you can absolutely make these periods productive more these cycles can really shine a light in the right direction Dead Diva. Now, the 32-year-old says he’s embarking on Jake Pavelka with that they have to follow. some fans at Dusk and work in harmony with the energy just by being aware. for you. This Mercury Retrograde period is in the zodiac signs of a new journey both in the air and on the ground. While Capricorn and Sagittarius. As a result, business and travel plans They’re trying to keep During any retrograde, the first and last days of the cycle tend in town, Pavelka spoke with us about his new acting our skies safe. My advice to everybody would be to cooperate to be extra funky. I always advise my clients to keep a journal of can be very unpredictable, delayed and subject to change. 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It was a too, it’s very possible that the email is stuck in cyberspace. Re- during this period and try to just breathe before we react. If than I had in 30 years. good role. sending the email or writing a simple follow-up can clarify the you are headed to a holiday party, try to avoid alcohol and just issue and avoid unnecessary conflict. observe. Take people and their tangents with a grain of salt After everything you went through on The Bachelor, How’s it going, juggling your flying schedule and acting? Astrologers particularly advise against buying a car or signing this month. Go after things of the past that need attention and are you ready to look for love again? anything during Mercury Retrograde. While I agree, sometimes you will be amazed at the results. The mantra for December is I study acting with a great coach to make peace with the idea of “RE.” RE-do, RE-visit, RE-vise, RE- I am dating! 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56 | The Boardwalk Journal December 2010 December 2010 The Boardwalk Journal | 57 AC Confidential Coming Soon to Atlantic City The glitz and glamour of Atlantic City was the first time the couple stepped has become the perfect backdrop for out in public together. (5) By Veronica Dudo stars and locals to party the night Talk about girl power! 22-year-old away. Each month, prepare yourself to country music singer Jesse James learn some intimate details about the enjoyed a cabana at The Pool after hottest happenings in the city, her performance, where she invited 1 that’s Always Turned On! girls from the crowd to join her up There’s been some country loving on stage to dance. Her debut album, for White House Subs! Country music Jesse James, was released in 2009. (6) 6 Chris Isaak Cyndi Lauper A Salute to the Golden star Toby Keith can now be added to Age of Skating Playboy’s Miss June 2006 Stephanie December 4 December 10 the long list of celebrities who have December 11 Larimore was guest emcee at Boogie Harrah’s Tropicana enjoyed the famous White House Boardwalk Hall Nights at Resorts. subs. Sources say they were delivered 2 to Toby’s tour bus while he was in Baywatch alum David Hasselhoff town for a concert at Boardwalk Hall, recently hosted a Seven Stars party at which was sponsored by Caesars. (1) Caesars. The former Dancing With the Stars contestant then headed over to 7 Jake Pavelka from The Bachelor and The Pool where he met fans and posed Dancing With the Stars ate at Mia’s for pictures. (7) inside Caesars with a friend before hosting a party at Dusk. (2) John Tucker Must Die star Jesse Metcalfe partied the night away at Dusk at 3 Harrah’s Entertainment hosted the OUT Caesars. Metcalfe danced and posed in AC weekend, which brought lots for pictures with many of his adoring Rogers’ of celebrities including Perez Hilton, 8 Kenny female fans. He is currently starring in Carrie Underwood Jenni “J-Woww” Farley of The Jersey Christmas Maroon 5 NBC’s new series Chase. (8) December 11 Shore, Sandra Bernhard, Margaret Cho December 31 January 1 and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Daredevil Bam Margera, most known Trump Taj Mahal House of Blues Borgata Kim Zolciak. (3) from MTV’s Jackass and Viva La Bam fame, appeared at The Pool. Also Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton 4 a professional skateboarder, Bam hosted a special “One Night in Jersey” walked through the crowd and posed 9 concert featuring performances by for pictures with fans. (9) Kelis, Natasha Bedingfield, La Roux, Keri Hilson, Natalia Kills and Dev. (4) Playboy’s Miss March 2009 Jenn Pershing hosted a party at Dusk at J-Woww hosted a party at Dusk at Caesars as many fans partied with the Caesars and even brought her boyfriend, Playboy beauty! (10) Roger Mathews, along for the party. It 5 10

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Boloney’s is made from scratch in the eaters competed to see who could eat 30 restaurant’s kitchen. The pizza is served slices of Tony Boloney’s assortment of By Ken Calemmo and Kristine Kodytek well-done with homemade sauces and pizzas fastest. Vendors and live bands Alright, let’s talk good grub. Atlantic City topped with sliced (not shredded) participated as well to make this a fun has its share of eateries ranging from upscale mozzarella cheese. The cheesesteaks are outing for Atlantic City locals. dining experiences to nitty-gritty spots that sloppy, plentiful and actually famous. The What are Haucke’s plans for the 2011 have been local favorites for years. But, if Cheesesteak Ole’ (spicy steak, fried Slaughter Fest? “Making a Slaughter you’re ready to break from your normal onions, Jack cheese, homemade Chipotle Village,” said Haucke. He hopes to dining routines (without breaking your ranch sauce, lettuce, tomatoes) was double the amount of contestants in the bank), I suggest heading down to the Inlet crowned “Best in Show” at Food eating contest, house about 100 vendors Casino/Hotel Leadership Panel section of Atlantic City. Network’s Guy Fieri Cheesesteak Battle at and establish a kid’s section with rides Don Marrandino, President Eastern Division, Caesars Entertainment, Mark Giannantonio, President & CEO, Right on the corner of Oriental and the 2010 Atlantic City Food and Wine rented from Steel Pier. Tropicana Casino and Resort, Lloyd Levenson, CEO, Cooper-Levenson Attorneys at Law, Kevin DeSanctis, Vermont Avenues, a pacific blue pizza shack Hauke, who seems to be the definition stands out among neutral-color of a “progressive entrepreneur” and CEO, Revel Entertainment, Robert Boughner, President & COO, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa surroundings. As you approach the “foodie” rolled into one, truly believes in building, you’ll notice a very jovial (and the potential of Atlantic City and hopes to very double-chinned) pizza-making use Tony Boloney’s soul, funky edginess caricature who seems to be saying “Yo bro, and addictive foods to change the image let’s eat!” This is a sure sign of good food. of Atlantic City for the better. So if you Tony Boloney’s is relatively new to the believe in great food, great people and a Atlantic City dining scene. The eatery great future for Atlantic City, make sure officially opened its doors in October 2009 you check out Tony Boloney’s— your The author enjoys a Cheesteak Ole’ after being a number of other things— most stomach will thank you. recently a “shlocky” little convenience store Festival— beating out Philly’s landmark with everything from toilet paper to cheesesteak operations. Prepare your taste sandwiches. Owner Michael Hauke, who buds! It’s utter excitement for your mouth. originally purchased the space with the The key to making this unique menu intention of simply renting it out, shutdown work is creating tasty combinations that Vince Spena, East Coast CEO of JA Casillas the mini-mart and two weeks later— yes, are “different— but NOT whacked out,” Furniture, Don Marrandino, President Eastern two weeks later— reopened it as the super said Hauke who developed every item Division, Caesars Entertainment and Jorge hip Tony Boloney’s Pizzeria. available. And with names like Casillas, West Coast CEO of JA Casillas Furniture “Tony Boloney,” a nickname given by his “Monopoly Cheese,” “Casino Carnivore,” grandfather to Hauke’s father, was a natural “Nucky’s BBQ” and “Ducktown Melt,” Michael Hauke World Wide Cultural Exchange choice for the new establishment. As Hauke these tasty treats are full of flavor and Gary Hill of MBCA, Ana Campideli and Ursula Morar of remembers it, calling someone “Tony Atlantic City lure. [email protected] WWCE and Bill Boland of Royal Rolling Chairs Boloney” is like calling him a “bad little At Tony Boloney’s you can do more than boy.” As far as Hauke is concerned, Tony just eat messy, cheesy goodness— you can Boloney’s is a bad little restaurant making make it. (Although they do encourage you “bad ass grub.” to eat what you create). The restaurant So, what sets Tony Boloney’s apart from offers pizza-making classes every every other pizza joint in the area? The Saturday morning for everyone: young, Gary Silverman, differences include the establishment’s No old, beginners and experts. Todd Spector, Freezer Policy, use of only the freshest Tony Boloney’s has wasted no time Barry Bard of Mike Trimarco with Chef Dwight from ingredients and local produce, mouth- getting involved with the Atlantic City South Jersey Rastelli Foods Group watering catering options, award-winning community. In fact, May 15th has cheesesteaks, deliciously creative menu officially been proclaimed by the mayor as Paper Products (really, try to read it without laughing), “Tony Boloney’s Day.” On May 15, 2010, All photos on this page care of John Dimaio unique community events, live music and the restaurant hosted the First Annual Pizza pizza-making classes— just to name a few. Slaughter Fest (essentially a large-scale 60 | The Boardwalk Journal December 2010 Everything that enters your mouth at Tony block party) where eight professional RING IN 2011 WITH

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