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6 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 table of contents VOL. 5 ISSUE 10 • October 2013 Atlantic City’s Largest Charter in this issue... 5 GREETINGS FROM ATLANTIC CITY Yacht 12 Decision 2013 Up to the Minute Analysis: Christie v. Buono, Whelan v. Balles, Van Drew v. Schmidt and More ... Harry Hurley 11 THE RAW FEED 18 REAL HOUSEWIVES STARS NOT GUILTY OF ASSAULT 20 GARDEN STATE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS 26 Staying Fit & The Fight Against Breast Cancer Julianne Dods 27 Nutrition and Aging Nancy Adler 28 DRESSED TO THRILL Raina Tallent 29 THE FLY GIRL OF THE MONTH • Sightseeing Tours • Private Events 30 THE SPIRIT OF THE GARDEN STATE • Brunch Cruises • Holiday Parties Lloyd D. Levenson, Esq. The Atlantic City Princess is an 87 ft available for 34 A SISTERHOOD OF STRENGTH: THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER Private Charter and Public Cruises. Felicia Lowenstein Niven Check out www.atlanticcityprincess.com for 42 ATLANTIC MEDICAL IMAGING... THE BREAST IMAGING SPECIALISTS schedules and more information. 46 "FALL" INTO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE WITH ATLANTICARE 47 TILTON FITNESS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER 52 THE BEST OF THE BOARDWALK: CAPEBANK 56 FROM BRETT BALSLEY TO BCA Felicia Lowenstein Niven

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Now Available www.LeonardLawGroup.com at Atlantic County The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 9 politics by Harry Hurley, Political Editor of The Boardwalk Journal Decision 2013 Up to the Minute Analysis: Christie v. Buono, Whelan v. Balles, Van Drew v. Schmidt and More ... We're entering the home stretch regarding Decision 2013. The November 5, 2013 General The all-important unaffiliated voters are trending to Christie by a 20 point margin. Christie Election is right around the corner. even leads Buono with female voters.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has lapped his Democratic rival State Senator Barbara The Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland County state legislative races are much more Buono, D-18 many times over. As you read this, the Governor leads the race by at least 20 competitive. points. Whelan is running his usual filthy style campaign against Atlantic County Sheriff Frank Something that I've never witnessed ever before in electoral politics is taking place. Balles in District 2. Whelan, through an allegedly unaffiliated "outside" group is skewering Everyone, even the media has abandoned this race. They actually say that only the margin of Balles with near daily hyper-negative mailings - to mostly female voters, attacking Balles' a Christie victory remains in doubt. This is unprecedented at so many levels. honest and integrity. They've also launched www.BadNewsBalles.com to attack Balles.

No one gives Buono a chance. You almost never see something like this at the gubernatorial It's Whelan's dirtiest campaign to date and they've all been quite dirty. Whelan's trick is to level. Especially in the dark blue state of New Jersey. try to poison the well that the County's top law enforcement official (Balles) is a law breaker and rule breaker. State Senator's Jeff Van Drew, D-1, and Jim Whelan, D-2, are actually campaigning alongside Governor Christie and not Buono. It's If Whelan pulls this dirty trick off - then extraordinary. Harry Hurley is Political Editor serves as the senior programming he really is the Houdini of Atlantic County of The Boardwalk Journal. Hurley consultant. He has hosted various politics. The national media is closely watching is the president of Harry Hurley programs for local television and what the margin of Christie's victory Consulting and Communications, is the editor and publisher of Assemblymen John Amodeo and Chris will be. They are hoping that he wins by LLC. He hosts the daily talk Brown (R-2) appear to have a large lead radio program “Hurley in the his news and information less than a mandate. They want to hurt website,www.harryhurley. of Northfield Mayor Vince Mazzeo and his chances to run for President of The Morning” 6-10 a.m. weekdays Longport Mayor Nick Russo. on Townsquare Media, WPG com. Send comments to United States. [email protected]. Talk Radio 1450, where he also As Whelan has done over many election So, they will try to decide for you, cycles, he does very little to support his whether or not Christie has a great re-election victory. They want to establish the rules to running mates. It's always all about him and him alone. You can ask Damon Tyner about measure the level of success relative to Christie's margin of victory. this.

The reality is that they want to make anything less than a double-digit victory appear like a Amodeo and Brown will both win in a rout. loss. It's creepy and intellectually dishonest, but, quite true. In District 1, Senator Van Drew is in a tough re-election battle. The composition of his For a Republican Governor to win two consecutive elections in New Jersey is a very district favors a Republican candidate; yet, Van Drew has magically prevailed as one of the impressive feat. first Democrats since Reconstruction to win.

My best political guess is that Christie will win by 12-15 points. It always tightens just before Van Dew's challenger is Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt. She owns her own public relations and Election Day, and, it is a dark blue state after all. advertising firm and is a relentless and fearless candidate.

Then, watch as Governor Christie pivots seamlessly to (initially) a stealth run for President Cape May Republican Chairman Mike Donohue almost forgoes sleep, and is one of the of The United States - followed by a full throttle campaign right after the national mid-term hardest working Chairman in the state. If his candidates don't win, it won't be because of elections of 2014. Donahue's lack of effort and commitment.

Whether you're Republican, Democrat or unaffiliated, it's going to be a very exciting time Cape May Freeholder Kristine Gabor and Cumberland County Freeholder Sam Fiocchi are for the Governor of our home state to be a legitimate national candidate for President of The mounting a fierce challenge against Assemblymen Nelson Albano and Bob Andrzejczak. United States. Albano and Andrzejczak lead into the final weeks, but, the Republicans are in the hunt to This is something that hasn't even been close to happening since Woodrow Wilson did it potentially pick-up one Assembly seat. This is something that has eluded them because of back in 1913. the political force that is Van Drew.

Christie has waged a flawless campaign, even racking up a countless number of Democratic Stay tuned as the political heat is about to be elected official endorsements. Incredibly, 35% of Democratic voters are not voting for turned up even higher. Buono. Christie has the support of 96 percent of Republican voters.

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10 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 The ongoing trial involving former Chief of Police John Mooney and his fight against the city of Atlantic City in the Atlantic County Superior Court Civil Division has been a real barn burner, courtesy of fiery testimony from Mooney, Mayor Lorenzo Langford, former Public Safety Director Christine Peterson, former PBA President / mayoral candidate Dave Davidson, former Atlantic City Business Administrator Michael Scott and last but not least, the distinguished former Atlantic County Prosecutor Theodore FL Housel, who now maintains a law office in Mays Landing proper. Despite a reputation for snarkiness on this particular page, we are going to refrain from highlighting some of the trials more memorable gaffes and instead focus on the commendable job that Press of Atlantic City reporter Jennifer Bogdan has done in covering the trial. Next month when we have our bi-monthly pinochle game with new Press owner Warren Buffett, we will be sure to mention Ms. Bogdan and her spectacular work in covering the Mooney trial …

Speaking of burlesque shows, Scores Atlantic City is open and in full swing, both figuratively and literally on the second floor of Trump Taj Mahal. GM Vince Spena assured us that only the finest adult entertainers from all over the country would be working at Scores and when we stopped in on opening night to see the talent that Vince had helped assemble, we came away impressed with the diverse nature of the Scores Atlantic City roster, specifically a full blooded Sicilian entertainer named Gina from Ohio. Who knew they had Sicilians or even adult entertainers in Ohio? Nonetheless, kudos to Vince and the team from Scores for finding her and bringing her to Atlantic City. If you haven’t been there, it’s worth visiting … Former Kerbeck Atlantic City GM Frank Prevete a/k/a The Car Father, a/k/a Cadillac Frank, a/k/a Frank The Fixer, a/k/a The Carbeque Kid (our least favorite), a/k/a Frank Profaci, a/k/a Jerry Winters hooked up two people near and dear to The Boardwalk Journal with brand new vehicles, fulfilling his promise to make the banks an offer they couldn’t refuse and deliver the cars as promised, in this case a 2013 Cadillac CTS and a 2014 Acadia Denali. Frank’s knack for selling cars even drew attention from Real Housewives of New Jersey television stars Joe Gorga and Chris Laurita, both of whom were negotiating the purchase of their own 2014 Denali’s with “The Car Father” as this magazine headed to print …

HBO’s Boardwalk Empire is so bad this season, it’s almost unwatchable. The show now resembles a poorly written Vaudeville musical every Sunday night and has most viewers longing for the days of Tony Soprano and Paulie Walnuts and watching Boardwalk Empire only to see if that Mickey with the annoying laugh gets whacked …

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The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 15 Face It, There’s A Difference!

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Caesars Atlantic City hosted a retirement dinner for former NFL Quarterback #5 Donovan McNabb who led the Philadelphia Eagles to 5 NFC East championships. (Photographs:Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics)

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Former NFL Coach Dick Vermeil hosted a wine dinner featuring wines from Vermeil Vineyards at Robert's Steak House located inside Trump Taj Mahal. Guests dined on a full course meal prepared by Executive Chef Will Savarese (pictured left) with Vermeil and Sal Spena, Robert's dapper GM. (Photographs:Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics)

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The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 21 Garden state Academy Preschool of the Arts

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Staying Fit & The Fight Against Breast Cancer We all know that engaging in regular physical activity is beneficial to our remember that a well-rounded exercise routine will include three components: health and overall quality of life, but it may be even more so for those with a aerobic, strength training, and stretching. An exercise session should begin with challenging health condition such as breast cancer. Research conducted by the a gentle aerobic warm-up followed by strength and/or cardiovascular training American College of Sports Medicine in 2012 concluded that regular exercise is and should end with an aerobic cool-down and range of motion exercises not only safe, but recommended before and after all breast cancer treatments (as (stretches) to improve muscle elasticity and joint mobility. Further research long as you take any needed precautions and keep the intensity low). Aside from suggests that mind-body exercise techniques improve one’s ability to self-heal a myriad of health benefits, evidence marks a significant correlation between while overcoming the fear, stress and depression that comes from dealing with regular physical activity and a lower risk of breast cancer recurrence in survivors breast cancer. and development in potential patients. We all know someone who has struggled with breast cancer which is why it is important to discuss preventative measures Regardless of the well-established benefits of exercise, many breast cancer for those diagnosed with breast cancer, which types of exercise are best, and survivors refrain from partaking in physical activity due to a lack of knowledge how to begin a safe and effective exercise program following breast cancer about how to begin a safe exercise regime or fear of injury. Of course, your surgery or treatment. ability to exercise during or after breast cancer treatment will depend upon your overall health prior to your diagnosis. For example, if you were sedentary In addition to helping mitigate leading up to your treatment and reverse the effects of Julianne Dods is Vice President/General every member. Core programs and services you will need clearance from weight gain, breast cancer Manager of Tilton Fitness. Tilton Fitness include strength and cardiovascular your physician. Once you have survivors report that moderate- is a nationally-recognized leader in health training, extensive group fitness and mind/ the green-light, start slowly and club operations. With more than 12,000 body classes, personal and group training, intensity exercise also relieves members in four southeastern New Jersey nutrition and weight loss counseling, youth carefully and consider reaching treatment side effects such clubs, Tilton Fitness is the leading provider and teen training, aquatic exercise, youth out to a Certified Personal as nausea, vomiting, pain, of fitness services in the region. By providing swim lessons and master swim programs. Trainer who has experience exceptional facilities, unparalleled customer Additional services include community depression and fatigue. This service, highly-trained professional staff, outreach programs, medical lectures and working with breast cancer is most likely why physically and comprehensive fitness and wellness health screenings. For more information, patients. Even if you were programs, Tilton Fitness ensures that visit tiltonfitness.com, or call (609) active survivors typically report improved health is within the reach of FITNESS. active leading up to treatment, higher levels of emotional talk with your doctor before well-being and overall quality continuing with or starting a of life compared to those who are less active or sedentary following treatment. new exercise program. It is important to follow your physician’s instructions on For those that have undergone breast cancer surgery such as a lumpectomy increasing duration, frequency and intensity. In addition, allow for adequate rest or mastectomy, exercise can also help restore shoulder mobility and range of between exercise sessions and listen to your body. motion. By building strength, endurance and functional movement, exercise boosts energy reserves and improves sleep quality both of which allow you to Breast cancer is the most invasive female cancer worldwide, attributing to accomplish the things you enjoy doing and get back into the normal routine of more than 40,000 deaths each year in the United States alone. Regular exercise life. can help lower that number by not only reducing the risk of breast cancer (recurrence) but also reducing the risk of developing breast cancer altogether. The key to exercise adherence for any individual, especially breast cancer Therefore, we urge women – and men – to begin leading active lifestyles. 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The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 27 fashion by Raina Tallent, Fashion Editor of The Boardwalk Journal Dressed to Thrill "What is Wal-mart? Do they sell wall stuff?" -Paris No one wants to see that!! Hilton I understand that people’s lives are hectic and that Wal-Mart sells everything! If you need a comforter there isn't always time to get fancy. I am a repeat and a plunger, you can get both there. Tums and a offender of looking like a hot mess, but I always follow BBQ grill? No problem. It is the Mecca of one stop my two cardinal rules. The first one is too always wear shopping. Now a days, however, Wal-Mart has become lip gloss no matter what the rest of you looks like. more famous for their customers and their fashion faux Second is to always have your toes polished and your pas, rather than the items stocked on the shelves. heels moisturized. There’s nothing worse than seeing a woman with gnarly feet and dry cracked heels. Well The many faces of Wal-Mart, have spread like wild fire maybe if she wasn't wearing a bra either. through social media. You Tube has tons of videos that receive millions of views. It's Wal-Mart mayhem! I was recently pulled over for talking on my cell phone You don't even have to step foot in a Wal-Mart to while driving. Yes, I know, I was wrong and deserved to see a woman waiting in line with her butt crack and be caught. That morning I woke up late and rushed to muffin top hanging out of her jeans, or the naked get the boys to school. I didn't even brush my teeth or obese woman walking in wearing a see through rain wash the Clearasil zit cream off my face. I had mascara coat. The whole smudged under my Raina Tallent graduated from the 2009 to bring some of her South thing is disturbing, University of Miami in 2001 and Beach fashion sense and unique eyes and my hair yet entertaining returned to Margate where she taste to the South Jersey area. looked like frizzy rats currently resides with her husband Simply Fly Boutique continues at the same time. Mike, her three sons and five dogs. to offer the latest fashion and nest from my night It's disgusting how Although she graduated with an trends while providing a fun and sweats. I was right by education degree, she had more relaxing environment for all of its people will present interest in fashion and decided customers. exit 31 which is the themselves in public, to open Simply Fly Boutique in exit for Ancora, and I but yet we don't want thought once the cop it to stop because of the comedic factor. laid eyes on me he would think I had escaped from the psych ward. I think the Wal-Mart "fashion" trend is starting to set as an example in other places as well. I went into Wawa We all have our moments, but hopefully they'll never today and there was a woman in her pajamas, with her reach to Wal-Mart status. fuzzy slippers, candy cane pants, and a t-shirt with no bra with her boobs to her belly button. First off, it's too Xoxo early to bust out your candy canes and fuzzy slippers, it's October and 80 degrees. Secondly, if your boobs aren't perky, throw on a bra before you go out in public. Excellent Wedding Photography Affordable Packages for Every Budget

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The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 29 Lloyd D. Levenson’s – “Life at the Shore”

Read at your own peril

Longer nights, But what about the six-foot-tall Man-Bat which is reputedly in a perpetual cooler weather, with glowing red eyes who flaps his twilight and frequented by the spirits falling leaves, wings as he flutters over the roadway? of murder victims. l e n g t h e n i n g From what zoo did that escape? Some Were I a real estate developer, I would shadows all join in stop their car at Dead Man’s Curve and rename the road “Primrose Lane” and creating the special toss pennies into the water from the the body of water “Rainbow Pond,” ambiance of bridge, expecting the ghost of a young and I bet all of those ghosts and October at the Jersey Shore. As we draw boy to throw them back. Others wait apparitions would promptly cross over closer and closer to Halloween, patiently to catch a glimpse of a huge to Pennsylvania and leave us alone. irrational, ancestral fears come to the gray wolf with red eyes which will peer surface no matter how sophisticated at you from the bushes. Meanwhile, Mt. Misery Road is yet another case of and 21st Century we imagine ourselves phantom pickup trucks meander up and an unfortunate name probably to be. down, perhaps operated by ghosts of the contributing to an evil reputation. You Ku Klux Klan, rumored to have partied may have seen it off of Route 70 in Like everything in the wonderful Garden in the local woods. Pemberton. This one does not seem so State, the spirits and uncanny creatures bad. Oh, there is an apparition of a of New Jersey are just a little different Let’s drive away fast and visit Shades of woman, a few spots where it is than those found anywhere else in the Death Road in lovely Warren County. mysteriously freezing cold even in the country. As the most densely populated While I do not claim to be an expert at summer, and some strange mists, but State, with the most roads per square marketing, I cannot help but think other than that and a mysterious mile, we even take the lead in haunted naming a road “Shades of Death” is not circular road which you can get trapped highways. the best way to attract favorable on and go around and around forever, publicity. True to its name, the road it does not seem all that bad. Again, I Take Clinton Road in Passaic County. seems to have attracted a number of suspect that a canny local promoter Only ten miles long, it is chock-a-block unfortunate tragedies, including a could change the name to “Mountain with ghosts, bodies, witches, and cult woman who murdered her husband by of Happiness Road” and all the bad gatherings, if the rumors can be beheading him and planting his head on legends would go away at once. believed. The huge black hellhounds one side of the street and his body on reported by many may simply be family the other. My conclusion is, if you have not pets out for a stroll along a desolate guessed, “Think positive but keep your road, perhaps looking for squirrels to It is said that locals hanged highwaymen nightlight on.” chase. The bizarre monkeys (in New from tree branches on either side of the Jersey!) may be the remnants of the road back in the good old days. Better Lloyd D. Levenson is Chief Executive “Jungle Habitat” theme park in West documented is the high incidence of Officer of the Atlantic City-based law firm Milford which closed in 1976, malaria-carrying mosquitos which were Cooper Levenson and Chairman of the firm’s following several unfortunate incidents Casino Law Departments in Atlantic City and in the vicinity, long since wiped out once Las Vegas. Mr. Levenson may be reached at involving tourists being attacked by the Bear Swamp was drained. Next to (609)344-3161 or by email at lions or bitten by an elephant. the road is the aptly named Ghost Lake, [email protected]. 30 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 31

A Sisterhood of Strength: The Fight Against Breast Cancer By: Felicia Lowenstein Niven

34 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 Nothing can prepare you for that phone call. The initial shock, the denial, the ensuing panic—“How am I going to tell the kids?”—and the dull ache as you come to terms with the fact that whatever you were doing up until now is no longer that important. Suddenly life comes into sharp focus. You have breast cancer. And it’s time to start the fight.

It’s not as uncommon as you might think. One in eight women—one of your friends, your sisters, your mother… even you—will receive that terrifying, gut-wrenching news. It’s a statistical certainty. Breast cancer will strike more than 200,000 U.S. women (and men) this year and nearly 40,000 will die from the disease.

In recognition of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we talk candidly with five area women whose lives have been touched by breast cancer in some way. Importantly, cancer does not define these women. Rather it is the beginning of their journeys of strength. A Sisterhood of Strength: With enduring hope, they proudly wear their pink The Fight Against Breast Cancer ribbons and inspire others to do the same.

The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 35 Chrissy Alexander with husband Chris and son Jake

Chrissy Alexander “I have a grateful heart. There isn’t a day that I’m not grateful to be alive.”

Chrissy Alexander’s knees nearly buckled underneath her. She had suspected that the lump she discovered in her breast might have been cancer. But she had beat cancer once already—Hodgkin’s Disease—and she thought that maybe, just maybe that this time it was nothing.

But the phone call confirmed it. It was breast cancer. And Chrissy, at age 34, began the battle again. The treatment would involve surgery. The most difficult part, she thought, was having to be separated from her three-year-old son, Jake. They were very close.

“I went to his bedroom the night before the surgery,” she remembers. “I told him that I had a ‘boo boo’ that needed to be removed. And he asked to see it. I showed him the bruise where they had done the biopsy and he looked at me with solemn eyes. ‘Mommy, you’re going to be just fine,’ he said. It was the message that I carried with me through the whole experience.”

The single mastectomy happened in September 1992. Chrissy was treated with chemotherapy until April or May of the following year. And in June, she asked her surgeon about having her other breast removed.

“I buried my sister at age 34 because of breast cancer,” said Chrissy. “I wasn’t taking any chances. When he immediately said yes, I asked him why he didn’t suggest it when I had my other breast removed. He told me that some women felt as if it were mutilation. He wanted it to be my decision.”

Through the whole process, Chrissy depended on a dedicated support network made up of her husband, son, mother, sisters and brothers. “We all live in the area, except for one sister who moved to Philadelphia. We’ve always been close. We’re always there for each other.” 36 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 Chrissy could depend upon her mom showing up on the doorstep every time she needed her to help take care of Jake. Tragically, after Chrissy was diagnosed, her mother also contracted breast cancer, and then lung cancer, which ultimately led to her passing. “I still remember how she used to show up with her suitcase on my front porch,” said Chrissy.

While family and friends helped in many different ways, Chrissy’s husband injected a much-needed sense of humor at key points in the process. “I remember when Reach to Recovery made a visit to the house,” said Chrissy. Reach to Recovery is a program of the American Cancer Society to help cancer patients deal with the disease. “This woman brought lingerie with prosthetics and I looked at it and thought, this isn’t for me. My husband turned over the prosthetics, which were hollow inside so they wouldn’t be too heavy, and said, ‘I think we should take two. They’d make great M&M dishes.’ The woman probably thought we were nuts but I couldn’t stop laughing.”

It’s been 21 years since her breast cancer diagnosis and Chrissy often is called upon to talk to women who are newly diagnosed. “My advice is to take one day at a time. Sometimes you have to take one hour at a time. Chemo was the toughest. I remember when I was battling Hodgkin’s and they tacked on another three months of chemo at the end of my treatment. I called my mother and said, I’m not going to do it. She told me that there’s going to be a time when I look back and think that three months is really a very small amount of time, even though it seems like forever now. And that this time next year, I’d be feeling wonderful. I did the chemo after all, and she was right.”

On a side note, young Jake—who accompanied Chrissy to every doctor’s appointment, hospital visit and treatment—is now 24 and studying to be a doctor. He’s considering becoming a breast cancer surgeon.

“It’s amazing how life unfolds,” said Chrissy. “I just continue to have a grateful heart.”

Cheryl Banks “The New Hope Baptist Church was my lifeline. I needed the inspiration. And I’m convinced that the people praying for me made the difference.”

The day that Cheryl Banks lost her hair, she was by herself. It was how she preferred it. Her husband was at work. One daughter was at college and the other no longer lived at home. So Cheryl methodically ran her hands through her hair, which was coming out in clumps, and put it in a bag. By the time Wilbur Banks came home from work, his wife looked dramatically different.

“When he saw me, I think that’s when he knew this was serious,” she said. Then his sense of humor kicked in, as he tried to make her smile.

“Well, they said for better or worse. And here we are.”

She recalls the moment with love, and describes her husband as “her rock.” “He really stepped up,” she said. “He didn’t want me to work, but just focus on my recovery. He would watch to see that I ate. And I never knew he was such a good cook.”

The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 37 The last time Cheryl had taken time off work had been for the birth of her two daughters, now adults. So taking off for the bulk of a year was pretty significant. But as she describes, the timing worked. “I work for the City of Atlantic City and it was a pretty volatile time,” she remembered. “It removed me from the chaos of it all.”

Cheryl, who happens to be Mayor Langford’s sister, had the total support from a loving family. In fact, her three brothers and her mother were the first ones she told when she was first diagnosed. They—and her New Hope Baptist Church family—stood by her throughout the ordeal. Dr. John W. Howard, pastor, was especially inspirational.

Two surgeries, sixteen rounds of chemo and 33 treatments of radiation took Cheryl from April through mid- December. Through it all, she never missed a Sunday at church.

“I would get my chemo on Wednesday,” she explained. “Then I’d run any errands right after, because I knew that I’d be down for the count for the next couple of days. But by Saturday night, I’d be bouncing around the house. Church was so crucial for me during this time. I’m a very spiritual person, and this allowed me to draw closer to my Heavenly Father. As a result, although this was a very stressful time, it was also one of the best times of my life. Because it allowed me a new perspective.”

She doesn’t sweat the small stuff anymore. “Live, Laugh, Love is my mantra,” said Cheryl. “I’m grateful that I’ve been given another opportunity to wake up every morning and see the sky. I sit in my yard and just marvel at how blue it is. I have a greater respect and appreciation now for life.”

She also carries other reminders of her experience. One is a group of women, fellow cancer survivors who were treated at the same time in Dr. Nazha’s office. “We call ourselves the ‘Bosom Buddies,’” she said with a giggle. “We forged a real bond, and even now we’ll get together.”

As for women who may find themselves in a similar situation, Cheryl has some advice. “Surround yourself with a group of people who can pour strength into you,” she said. “And look forward. Focus on your future.” Shirley Mae Goldberg, Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund “The magic word is awareness.”

Her name is synonymous with help. The breast cancer assistance fund started in her honor has offered relief to countless women and men struggling with the unanticipated medical, emotional, and financial burdens of breast cancer. Whether paying for wigs, prostheses, or prescribed medications that insurance simply doesn’t cover, the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund has been an invaluable source of support. And Shirley Mae Goldberg was the inspiration.

Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 69, Shirley couldn’t quite believe it. In fact, she sought a second opinion that very same day. Yes, it was definitely cancer.

“It was so absolutely earth shattering, I cannot explain it if you haven’t experienced it,” she said. “You go for a routine checkup. You just don’t expect it.”

The doctors put Shirley on a regimen of nine months of chemotherapy followed by 10 years on pills. 38 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 “We went for chemo every three weeks,” she said. “I was constantly sick. By the nineteenth day, when I was feeling more like myself, it all began again. It was a horrible year. But by the holidays, when the kids came down to Florida to visit us, I was just about myself again—and my hair had grown back.”

The following August, Shirley was invited to come up for her son Roy’s annual fundraising golf tournament. “He was always raising funds for this cause and that,” she explained. Well, this year, there was a surprise. Roy announced the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund, inspired by his mother. Shirley was proud and humbled.

“It was a complete surprise,” she said. “I had no idea. But here we are, 13 years later and look at all that we’ve been able to do. It’s an honor and a privilege.”

The Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Awareness Fund is run entirely by volunteers. One hundred percent of the donations are used to help cancer patients. (The nonprofit corporation is also a tax-exempt organization if you wish to donate at www.shirleymaefund.org.)

Each year, hundreds of survivors come to the Atlantic City Boardwalk on Mother’s Day weekend to support the fund’s major fundraiser, the Shirley Mae Race & Walk. (Shirley has been there every year but one when she was ill.) It’s an amazing, upbeat event, highlighted by pink, the color for breast cancer awareness. Mothers and daughters march side by side. So do sisters, family members and friends. For many, the event has become an annual tradition.

“The important thing is awareness and this event promotes awareness,” said Shirley. “Awareness is the magic word. You must go for your mammograms, for your checkups. I can’t stress that enough. The earlier you get a breast cancer diagnosis, the better your chance for survival. Back when I first was diagnosed, you didn’t even talk about cancer. You called it ‘the big C.’ But we have to talk about it. It’s important to talk about it. Talking about it can save your life.”

As for her own experience, Shirley said having cancer definitely changed her outlook on life. “It’s a tremendous awakening experience,” she said. “It teaches you to stay positive, no matter what. I always say, it gives me a purpose to live for, a self to live with and a faith to live by.” Linnea Brown, BA, RN, OCN, AtlantiCare Breast Health Coordinator “These are amazing women, and they inspire me every day.” Linnea Brown is not a cancer survivor. But she knows more about this emotional, high stakes process than the average nurse—or even the average oncology nurse. That’s because for the past 13 years, she’s had a special role of guiding cancer patients through the process of treatment and recovery.

“When AtlantiCare began this program, it was a relatively new aspect of nursing,” said Linnea. “Now the term nurse navigator is more common.”

Linnea was pulled for the role because of her nine years’ experience on the oncology floor followed by time working in a clinical trial for women at high risk for cancer.

“It used to be that cancer was treated as part of a hospital stay,” said Linnea. “As a result, we really got to know the patients and form relationships with them. They were so open about sharing. They shared things with us that they couldn’t share with their families, and we were there at those pivotal life-changing moments, good or bad. I truly believe that they were my teachers, and hopefully I’ve been able to share some of their wisdom with those who have come after them.” The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 39 These days, breast cancer treatment is much more of an outpatient process, which makes a nurse navigator helpful. Linnea is with them from the time of diagnosis.

“I usually contact them or they reach out to me,” she said. “A big part of my role is educator. I review everything with them, the pathology, the treatment options. I will go with them to the medical oncologist, radiation oncologist or surgical appointment if they’d like me to be there. I don’t tell them what to do, but I tell them the questions I would want to ask. Sometimes the process is so overwhelming that everything shuts down, and you can’t hear it all. So it’s my role to say, let’s step back and take a look.”

Linnea is there with them on the day of surgery. She calls them the day before to let them know what to expect, including what they’ll see and hear, to make them more comfortable. If they spend the night, she visits them with discharge instructions. She’ll help them tap into community resources, from the Shirley Mae Cancer Assistance Fund and Gilda’s Club to programs that help them look good and feel better. And she makes herself available for any questions, even years down the road. “People do call, even years later, because of the relationship,” she noted.

Amazingly enough, Linnea hears very few complaints. “There are very few who have said, ‘why me?’ Most women tell me that they would not have wanted breast cancer, but that they’ve become a better and wiser person as a result. They value family, friends, spirituality, beautiful weather, things that people who don’t face life-threatening issues take for granted. I’m blessed to know them. They have taught me beyond words.”

As for her advice to breast cancer patients, she said, “Take a deep breath. There will be good days and bad days. You’ll get through it and you’ll do it one step at a time.” Erin McAllister, MSW, LSW, OSW-C, Program Director, Gilda’s Club South Jersey “I can’t imagine working anywhere else.”

It was her first day on the job and Erin McAllister was completely alone. Her colleagues had stepped out for a meeting. So when there came a knock on the door, Erin sprang into action, eager to help. The woman behind the door literally fell into her arms.

“She had just come from the doctor’s office where she was diagnosed with cancer,” explained Erin. “She was beside herself; she didn’t know where to go. She knew she had to tell her husband and her kids but didn’t know how. So she came to Gilda’s Club.”

That’s when Erin realized the importance of her job. “It was my task to support and empower her. I spent a lot of time listening, and then talking about her family dynamics. I think it helped to know that she could bring her family here and we would all go through it together.”

It’s not easy but Erin is up to the task. The letters behind her name show that she’s trained in social work with a specialization in cancer. Her career choice was a natural result of a major in psychology coupled with a life-changing experience.

40 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 “My best friend Noelle’s mother died from ovarian cancer when we were both in grad school,” said Erin. “To see Noelle go through that experience was heart wrenching. I wanted to help.”

Gilda’s Club was the obvious choice, and so when a position opened up in Atlantic City, Erin jumped on it. This December, she will have been there 11 years.

“It’s a myth that Gilda’s Club is just for patients,” she explained. “It is absolutely a cancer support community for people touched by cancer in any way. That includes patients, survivors, family members, friends, caregivers, people who lost someone to cancer, people whose loved one has cancer but is several states away. The program addresses the needs of everyone.”

Erin listed the types of activities, which range from support and networking groups facilitated by licensed professionals to educational lectures to healthy lifestyle and social activities. “We might have a yoga or zumba class, or maybe a creative writing workshop,” she said. “We’ll have a potluck dinner or jazz night, and of course Noogiefest, our annual kids’ Halloween party is very popular.”

“This is about members giving and receiving emotional and social support,” she explained. “There’s something invaluable about sitting on the couch with a survivor who has had your type of cancer, and being able to ask the detail questions. What are the side effects? How did you deal with mouth sores? This is different from the support they may get from their family. This is from someone who knows what it’s like to be there.”

In a similar way, caregivers can voice their fears and anxieties in a safe forum. They may not want to discuss them with their loved one.

Importantly, there’s never a charge for a service from Gilda’s Club. Membership is free. But there’s no federal funding, or income from Gilda’s Club’s affiliation with the Cancer Support Community. That means the organization depends solely on donations. And if you donate to the South Jersey organization, Erin guarantees that those funds will be used in this community. (See www.gildasclubsouthjersey.org for more information.)

“That’s money you’re giving to help people you know,” she said. “It could be your child’s teacher or the neighbor down the street.”

“There is a ton of hope out there,” added Erin. “When you come to Gilda’s Club, you learn that people learn how to live with cancer. We’re so lucky to have a Gilda’s Club here. It’s a gift to be part of this community.”

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The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 41 Atlantic Medical Imaging… The Breast Imaging Specialists

This year, more than 200,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. While breast cancer is still one of the leading causes of death in women, there is good news. The survival rate for women who have been diagnosed and treated early continues to improve.

Mammography is the single most effective way to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. Early detection improves survival rates and increases treatment options. The American Cancer Society recommends routine screening mammography should begin at age 40. Some physicians recommend screening beginning at a younger age for women with certain risk factors and continuing throughout a woman’s lifetime. Screening should continue throughout a woman’s lifetime. Once is not enough.

Because screening mammography is so important in identifying breast cancer at the earliest, most treatable stages, it is vital that women choose a breast imaging center with the highest level of clinical expertise and access to advanced screening and diagnostic technologies.

WHAT SETS ATLANTIC MEDICAL IMAGING APART

Expertise. AMI’s team of female, breast imaging specialists, led by Dr. Peggy Avagliano, are dedicated to providing the most accurate and timely diagnostics, in a comfortable and relaxing environment. AMI’s breast imaging specialists are all fellowship trained and understand the spectrum of breast imaging, from routine mammograms to breast biopsies.

Each year, AMI’s team of breast imaging specialists read over 50,000 mammograms and performs over 1,000 minimally invasive breast biopsies. When choosing a center for breast imaging, consider the team of breast imaging specialists who will be performing and interpreting your exam, as well as the equipment being used. Both can impact your outcome.

42 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 Nationally Recognized. AMI has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. The Breast Imaging Center of Excellence signifies that AMI provides services at the highest standards of the radiology profession. AMI’s personnel are well qualified, through education and certification, to perform and interpret medical images. The advanced technology is appropriate for the tests and treatments patients receive, and the facility meets or exceeds quality assurance and safety guidelines.

Convenience. Breast imaging services are available at all six AMI locations in Atlantic and Cape May counties, as well as additional locations in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Evening and weekend appointments are available for added convenience.

Atlantic Medical Imaging offers a full range of breast imaging services, including digital mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast biopsy. The breast imaging program at Atlantic Medical Imaging has been accredited by the American College of Radiology as well as the Food and Drug Administration.

TYPES OF BREAST IMAGING STUDIES

Digital Mammography Digital Mammography is the single most effective way to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. All Atlantic Medical Imaging offices are equipped with Digital Mammography, the latest innovation in breast imaging. Digital Mammography assists in the early detection of breast cancer by incorporating modern electronics and computers into x-ray mammography methods. Instead of acquiring an image on film, the image is collected electronically and can be stored directly into a computer.

Breast Ultrasound Breast Ultrasound is an important component of overall breast care. The primary use of breast ultrasound is to help diagnose a breast mass detected by a physician during a physical exam and to characterize a potential mass seen on mammography. Ultrasound uses sound waves to image the breast and evaluate blood flow or lack of flow in any breast mass. Since sound does not travel through air optimally, a gel is placed on the breast during the procedure. Ultrasound can determine if a mass seen on mammography is cystic or solid. Cysts are almost always benign (not cancer).

Breast MRI Breast MRI is a non-invasive procedure that radiologists can use to determine what the inside of the breast looks like. No radioactivity is involved. The test may be used to distinguish between benign (not cancer) and malignant lesions. Breast MRI is an excellent problem solving technology and is often used to investigate concerns first detected with mammography, physical exam, or other imaging exams. Breast MRI is not a replacement for mammography or ultrasound imaging, but rather a supplemental tool for detecting and staging breast cancer and other breast abnormalities.

Breast Biopsy Sometimes the radiologist discovers findings that are suspicious enough to warrant biopsy. If a biopsy has been recommended, do not panic. Radiologists recommend biopsy on any lesion that has a greater than 3 percent chance of being cancer; therefore, most lesions that are biopsied are not cancer. Most biopsies can be performed without a trip to the operating room.

HOW TO CONTACT AMI

To make a breast imaging appointment with AMI, call (609) 677-XRAY (9729). Also, visit www.atlanticmedicalimaging. com.

The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 43 AMI Offering Free Mammograms This October Free screenings offered to uninsured women age 40 and over in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Galloway, NJ - In the fight against breast cancer, early detection saves lives. The health care experts at Atlantic Medical Imaging are doing their part by offering women who are uninsured, age 40 or older, and with no current or previous breast issues, the opportunity to receive a free screening mammogram this October.

“We all know that annual mammograms are vitally important,” said Dr. Peggy Avagliano, head of women’s imaging at AMI. “We don’t believe any woman should have to forgo important health care screenings due to lack of insurance.”

The goal of screening exams is to find cancers before they start to spread and cause symptoms. Breast cancers found early during screening exams are far more likely to be smaller and contained, greatly improving the chances of successful treatment.

AMI will be providing free mammograms to those who quality at all nine office locations in Atlantic, Cape May Ocean and Monmouth counties. The program is funded through the generous support of the AMI Foundation. To schedule an appointment, call (609) 677-XRAY (9729)

44 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 Breast cancer Resources Shore Medical Cancer Center Atlantic Medical Imaging Specialists To schedule an appointment call and Free Mammograms 609-653-3500 To schedule an appointment call or visit ShoreMedicalCenter.org (609) 677-XRAY (9729)

AtlantiCare Health Services Gilda's Club South Jersey To schedule an appointment call For information call 1-888-569-1000 609-926-2699

Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund Ruth Newman Shapiro (RNS) Cancer & Heart Fund For information visit For information visit www.shirleymaefund.org www.rnscancerandheartfund.org or call 609-822-7172 or call 609-487-1190

American Cancer Society Susan G. Korman For information visit For information visit www.cancer.org http://ww5.komen.org or call 1-800-227-2345 or call 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636)

The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 45 “Fall” into a Healthier Lifestyle with AtlantiCare

Why wait until the start of a new year to make simple lifestyle changes to improve your health? As the lazy, blazing days of summer wind down and you ease back into a more structured schedule, fall is a perfect time to recharge your healthy-living routine.

AtlantiCare, southeastern New Jersey’s leading healthcare provider, offers these helpful ideas:

Make your move. Regular exercise is a building block of lifelong good health. With summer’s heat and humidity replaced by refreshing autumn air, October is a great month to get outside for a bike ride, a hike, a round of golf, or a long walk on the beach. Find activities you enjoy, and do them for at least 30 minutes every day. Start now and you’ll have good habits in place when the holidays arrive.

Enjoy the fall harvest. Fill your basket with fresh fall fruits and vegetables from a local farmer’s market, roadside stand or pick-your-own farm. Aim for at least 5 servings every day of red, green, yellow, orange, and blue/purple produce.

Rethink your plate. The winter holidays – and the season of rich meals, sweet treats and other indulgences – are fast approaching. If weight control is a priority, do what you can now to curb calories. For example, eat smaller portions, and cut back on dietary fat, sugar, and other sources of empty calories.

Switch from sweet drinks. AtlantiCare recommends zero servings per day of drinks sweetened with sugar. Not just regular soda – but also sweet tea, sports drinks, energy drinks, sweetened coffee drinks, juices, and fruit-flavored beverages. Better choices: water (add flavor with a fresh lemon or lime slice), seltzer, low-fat or fat-free milk, unsweetened tea or coffee, or fresh fruit (instead of fruit juice).

Take a class. AtlantiCare offers a wide variety of health-education classes for community members of all ages – from weight-loss surgery seminars, to programs on bone and spine health, safe babysitting, childbirth preparation, heart health, women’s health, and more.

Scale down your screen time. The winter months mean more time doing indoor activities. Try to limit your “screen time” to no more than two hours per day sitting at the computer or watching TV.

Call 1-888-569-1000 for information on AtlantiCare’s health services or events, or visit www.atlanticare.org to find a program that will help you “fall” into a healthier lifestyle.

46 || The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 Tilton Fitness In The Fight Against Breast Cancer

Despite the advances in modern medicine, one in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, according to the American Cancer Society in 2012. An even more sobering statistic estimates that more than 200,000 women will be newly diagnosed and nearly 40,000 women will lose their battle with the disease every year. That means that while one new case of breast cancer is diagnosed every two minutes, one woman will die of breast cancer roughly every 13 minutes which is why supporting ongoing research efforts is so vitally important as we encourage women take a proactive approach to their breast health.

When it comes to the fight against Breast Cancer, spreading awareness about cancer screenings and early detection means spreading the word which is exactly what Tilton Fitness is endeavoring to do. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Tilton Fitness will be hosting several fundraising initiatives to benefit the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund in Margate, New Jersey. “Shirley Mae is an organization that benefits patients locally in Southeastern New Jersey who have been diagnosed with breast cancer,” says General Manager Jennifer Stubley. “It is run entirely by a volunteer advisory committee and 100% of all donations and money raised assist women and men of all ages who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.”

To kick off the month, Tilton Fitness Galloway will host their 2nd Annual Breast Strokes for Breast Cancer event. “During Breast Strokes for Breast Cancer, members and non-members alike are invited to make a donation to swim laps in our pool all month long,” says Aquatics Director Linda Jamison, a 13 year Breast Cancer Survivor. The highlight of the event occurs on Saturday, October 19th when participants can partake in a Marathon Swim Day from 11am – 3pm. The individual that swims the most laps will receive a Tilton Fitness Gift Basket. “Last year we raised over $2,000 for the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund and we hope to top that contribution this year,” says Linda. The aquatics center at Tilton Fitness Galloway is open Monday-Friday 6 am – 10 pm and Saturday and Sunday 7 am – 10pm. A certified lifeguard is present at all times.

Just down the street, Tilton Fitness Northfield will host several donation-based Breast Cancer Spin Rides throughout the month. “On Monday, October 7th; Tuesday, October 15th; and Wednesday, October 23rd members are encouraged to wear pink during class as they show their support for those currently fighting the disease,” says Group Fitness Director Ruthie O’Brien. “One of our main goals here at Tilton Fitness is to help educate the community about the importance of health and wellness and, what better way to do that than through raising awareness for breast cancer, a disease that has touched the lives of so many of us.”

“In Mays Landing, the Tilton Fitness team will be hosting Pink Saturday on October, 19th in which members are encouraged to wear pink as they participate in a day of themed classes,” says General Manager Leanne Ternosky. Group Fitness instructors will be offering Pink Spinning at 7:30am with Dottie, Crazy in Pink INSANITY® at 8 am with Lisa, Punch in Pink TURBO KICK® at 8:30am with Wendy, BODYPUMP™ in Pink 9:30am with Lisa as well as Mind, Body & Pink Yoga at 10:30am with Valerie. Donations by class participants will be accepted throughout the day.

“Breast cancer is second, only to lung cancer, in cancer deaths among women in the United States. However, with early detection and advancement in treatment, breast cancer survivors are the most prevalent of cancer survivors,” says Jenn. “Therefore, Tilton Fitness is proud to be a part of the fight against breast cancer here in South Jersey and we are encouraging our team members to take action as well.”

At Tilton Fitness, community education and involvement is a fundamental organizational component which is why 100% of all fundraising contributions made throughout the month of October will go directly to the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund in Margate. Jenn reminds us that, “By raising awareness, the Tilton Fitness family hopes to help facilitate a strong fight and recovery for our friends, family and neighbors in need.”

The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 || 47 9th Annual “Movers. Shakers. Difference Makers.” Luncheon At The Palm Raises Over $60,000 for Gilda’s Club South Jersey

Executives from Cape Bank were on Assemblyman Chris Brown, Honorary Alessandra & Angelina Jimenez, the hand to accept the “Good Guy/Good Co-Chairs Patti and Jim Lees, Jennifer reigning Miss America Mallory Hagan, Gal” Award the community bank Lees Panico and Assemblyman John Monsignor Donald Leighton, Phyllis received at Gilda’s Club South Jersey’s Amodeo Lacca, Joy Lacca Gottih, Sabrina Hasbun 9th “Movers. Shakers. Difference Tracy and Maria Lacca and Mary Lacca

Michael and Susan Gross, Doris and Reigning Miss America Mallory Hagan Masterpiece Advertising President Joe Curcio, Elaine Panico, Jim Lees, and Palm Restaurant General Manager Phyllis Lacca, reigning Miss America Jennifer Lees Panico and Patti Lees Paul Sandler Mallory Hagan and Bill McCullough of McCullough Models

Gabe Staino, Abigal Spencer and Tom Brett Balsley of BCA Insurance Group Mundell, Chief Development Officer of and Dr. Ciro Randazzo of Shore Medical the Shore Medical Center Foundation Center

48 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 49 The Karol Bucci Memorial Scholarship

Over the past two years, the Karol Bucci Memorial Scholarship has awarded six scholarships to deserving graduating seniors. These students have been the leaders of their class, demonstrating solid character by supporting those faced with challenges. In addition to Oakcrest High School, the scholarship has been expanded to Cedar Creek High School.

Karol believed that every student should be given to opportunity of a bright future. She gave her heart and soul to make sure her students felt prepared for the complicated world ahead. In her honor, the Karol Bucci Memorial Scholarship is proud to continue to raise money to support students who embody her spirit.

On October 13th, 2013, a luncheon was held at Clancy’s By The Bay to celebrating Karol’s life and legacy and to build a continuing commitment to this great cause.

For more information regarding the Karol Bucci Memorial Scholarship please contact [email protected] Karol Bucci with her grandchildren Lilly and Luke

Fundraiser To Be Held For Anne Pasquarosa Flynn

A Beef and Beer fundraiser will be held for Anne Pasquarosa Flynn at the Atlantic City Moose Lodge, 3900 West End Drive in Chelsea Heights on Saturday, October 19th from 3:00pm – 7:00pm. All proceeds raised will be used to help pay Anne’s medical expenses. Tickets are $20.00 for adults, children 10 and under are Free.

Anne was born and raised in Ventnor. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in July and is presently undergoing chemotherapy treatment, she has been advised that she will need multiple surgeries. To help alleviate some of the stress and mounting medical expenses, Anne’s family and friends organized this beef and beer fundraiser.

The Fundraiser will include great food, live music, children’s activities, face painting, video games, a 50/50 drawing and a Chinese Auction. In addition, there are various “Anne’s Angels” sponsorship opportunities.

For more information on the event, to learn about Anne’s Angels sponsorship’s or to purchase tickets, please contact Tom Flynn @ 609-823-3749 or Ben Flynn @ 609-569-0039.

50 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 The Karol Bucci Memorial Scholarship

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From Brett Balsley to BCA: Growing an Insurance Legacy By: Felicia Lowenstein Niven The year was 1954, and G. David—nobody called him George—proudly opened the doors to his family business. The firm, G. David Balsley Real Estate and Insurance, focused on selling residential real estate. Insurance was just a sideline.

It was still a side business when an eager 21-year old Brett D. Balsley joined the ranks of the company, known then as Balsley Losco Real Estate and Insurance, in 1991. Asked by his father Don Balsley whether he wanted to work on the real estate or insurance side, Brett chose the latter, he admits, because it seemed like banker’s hours.

“It also sounded more interesting,” he said. “Of course, I was dead wrong about the hours, but I was right about the job. I’ve had the opportunity to learn so much about so many different industries.”

These days, Brett is at the helm of the company, recently renamed BCA Insurance Group. And he’s brought in a heavy hitter—Lawrence D. Cohen as partner—whom he first met when he entered the industry.

“You can imagine how tough it was to be 21 and working on straight commission, hardly making any money at all,” said Brett. “You start second guessing yourself. A cousin of mine referred me to Larry Cohen. I remember going into Philly to meet with him in his large, impressive office. We talked for an hour and then he took me to a wonderful restaurant on Chestnut Street.”

The meeting was a pivotal point in the careers of both Brett and Larry, but they wouldn’t know it for another two decades. The lunch, however, reenergized Brett for the insurance industry.

But just six years later, things turned around for Brett, and not in a positive way. Tragically, his father passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. To add another level to Brett’s grief, he was forced out of the company business—the place he had been groomed to take over—due to an antiquated succession plan. But his dad’s former partner Carlo Losco knew how much the business meant to Brett and how hard he had worked to grow the insurance side. In 1998, Carlo agreed to carve out the insurance business and form a separate company with Brett, and with a quick acquisition of another local insurance agency, they formed Balsley Losco Greenberg Insurance Group. They had an eight-year agreement with Brett’s right for a buyout. Brett became an the sole owner in 2007 and changed the name of the agency to the Brett Balsley Insurance Group in 2010.

56 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 In the meantime, Larry Cohen was building his resume at mostly large insurance brokerage houses. He worked for 10 years for Aon Insurance Company, which included a two-year stint in Italy and some extensive travel in Europe. He also worked for the NIA Group, and eventually briefly for the Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC. Marsh & McLennan took over NIA, and promptly let go the senior management team, including Larry. The word on the street quickly spread to the Brett Balsley Insurance Group.

“My agency was growing,” said Brett. “Sometimes you need some help. I knew Larry came from the large ‘alphabet houses’ of insurance. He’s got a great large firm perspective.”

They reconnected in several meetings, where it was clear that Larry and Brett were on the same page. Larry joined the group in 2012.

Then Hurricane Sandy hit. The whole office switched to crisis mode. “I remember we were there the day after Sandy, with no electric, no phone service,” said Brett. “There were no computers, so we went and pulled the old paper files. And we started calling our clients on our cell phones to ask how they were, did they need to file a claim. They were amazed that we reached out to them before they called us.” The staff was there 12 to 15 hours a day, including weekends, to get through the Sandy claims. Brett and Larry were answering phones as well as filling out paperwork for the first month following the super storm. If they didn’t know each other well before that time, they did now. And both men liked what they saw.

“Brett’s very solid technically,” said Larry. “He knows what he’s doing. He’s also got a great personality and terrific relationships with his clients. But most importantly for me, he has integrity. To me, integrity is everything.”

The move to change the company name and solidify the partnership was a natural one. The announcement, which came on August 7, 2013, made it official. Brett Balsley Insurance Group is now BCA Insurance Group. Brett is president and Larry is executive vice president and partner. “There’s a different perception when you walk in the door as BCA as opposed to Brett Balsley,” noted Brett. “Brett Balsley is a hometown broker. We want to be perceived as a regional broker. Our largest account is a 450 million revenue company with offices throughout the world, including Spain, Germany, Latin America, and China. We handle employee benefits, payroll services, everything they need in terms of risk management.”

“But we’re not leaving behind our small clients,” he said. “We’re still keeping up that great customer service. I’ve had loyal clients for 23 years, and they still pick up the phone to talk to me. I will always return calls. Larry and I are both accessible. We’re still the hometown agency, just with the ability to handle a large-scale focus. And we’re continuing to work to enhance our products and services for our customers.”

Toward that end, the BCA Insurance Group has opened a second office in Mt. Laurel, to be closer to a growing group up clients in the region. Brett and Larry are looking to grow the company pretty aggressively.

As for Larry, a Margate native, he’s excited to be back in town. “I have done a lot of things in the insurance industry. I’ve grown companies for other people but not for myself. I’ve never been a significant owner of a big firm—until now. This is an incredible partnership that will only benefit our clients.”

The BCA Insurance Group will maintain its corporate offices at 330 Tilton Road, Northfield NJ.

For more information or an insurance quote, call 609-645-1700 or visit www.bca-insurance.com.

The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 57 2310 Arctic Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-344-2732

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58 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 The Atlantic City Jitney Association serves the needs of the local community as well as the millions of visitors to Atlantic City. We provide convenient, on-time transportation to various points in Atlantic City. The Jitney Routes Route 1 Nizam’s New Hampshire Ave. to Jackson Ave. via Pacific Ave. Authentic Indian Cuisine Route 2 Golden Nugget, Harrah’s, Borgata via Delaware Ave. to Pacific Ave. Route 3 Marina Area-Borgata, Harrah’s, Golden Nugget via Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to Inlet on Pacific Ave. New Convention Center/Train Station, Bus Station Route 4 New Convention Center/Train Station, Bus Station via Pacific Ave. from Jackson Ave. to Indiana Ave. 6666 Black Horse Pike Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 1616 Pacific ave., atlantic city, nJ • www.Jitneyac.com For information about Regular Jitney Service, Train Station Jitney Service, Lost and Found or Ticket Programs, call 609.677.8829 609-344-8642 Open for lunch at 12pm daily! Angeloni’s restaurant and loungeII

Angeloni’s II offers the finest Italian-American cuisine in the Atlantic City area. The family-owned and operated businesses have been preparing the finest Italian-American entrees in the greater New Jersey area for over 40 years. We invite you to enjoy the fine dining experience of Angeloni’s II where every detail in your complete satisfaction is our goal. Best food in AC: “Every time I return to my hometown in Trenton, NJ, I visit Angeloni’s in Atlantic City…the best veal dishes in town...recently sent my friends from Las Vegas (Louie Prima Jr. and his band) to Angeloni’s and they loved it...and you will too.” Henry Poreda, Saloonkeeper, Sonny’s Saloon and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada

Open Monday - Friday for Lunch, Seven Days for Dinner 2400 Arctic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 • (609) 344-7875 • [email protected] We are located on the corner of Arctic & Georgia Avenues The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 | 59 KINGS OF WINGS

60 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2013 Anthony’s Out to Lunch Top 5 Area Spots For Wings By Anthony Previti

Are you in the mood for a nice, relaxing, gourmet meal? Well too bad, and right on the money. So I am saying it now, “Go to the Anchorage, because it’s football season and there are only two things you should the wings are great!” The food there has always been solid and the be concerned with: wings and beer! (Followed by more wings). Now wings are no exception. They also have a “Blistering Sauce” made with I know most of us stay home or go to a buddy’s house and watch the a kick of chili powder. Red Zone Channel in high definition. But let’s be honest, wings just don’t travel well. They get soggy, the sauce separates. It’s a parade of Number 2: The Pic-a-lilli Pub, Atlantic City horribles. And you don’t wanna be known to your friends as “Fred the Soggy Wing Guy…” The little building tucked away on Tennessee Avenue has some of the best wings you will ever have. The problem? The area isn’t the greatest People always ask me, “Who has the best wings in the area?” So I have and at nighttime you might find some sketchy characters like me sacrificed myself and taste tested them all, just for the greater good. hanging around there. And a few times, the wings were a little small. Out of about 20 places, here are the Top 5 best wings in the area: All that aside, the wings are pretty slammin’. The Pic serves the whole wing, extra crispy, and in some of the best sauce. It’s a little sweet, a Number 5: Charlie’s Bar, Somers Point little spicy, a whole lot of awesome. I beg the owner Wally to tell me what’s in it every time I go. He lets me guess one ingredient each time, Charlie’s is a South Jersey landmark. All my life, they have been tells me “No,” and refuses to answer my questions for the rest of the known as the best. But while the wings are big, sometimes they just visit. But I think I got it Wally, I think I got it, pal. aren’t crispy and the quality is lacking a little bit. However, when they are done right, they are tough to beat. If you like spicy, their Top Number 1: The Rail, Richland Gun wings are made with old bay and loaded with garlic and pickled jalapenos. The flavor is fantastic and the next day is fantastically The Rail is the new King of the Wing! Who? What? I know what painful. you’re thinking… Where the heck is Richland? And what the heck is The Rail? Well, it’s a house turned into a bar and located just down Number 4: Robert’s Place, Margate Route 40 before Buena. And it’s worth the drive for wings. I had heard rumblings amongst the food circles that this place was legit (or maybe Robert’s is a no frills, Margate institution. Most people have been that was just my stomach growling…). Either way, The Rail does sitting in the same barstool for 30 years. The wings are similar to everything right when it comes to wings. (1) The wings are huge. (2) Charlie’s, but they get a slight notch ahead because they are always The whole wing is served. (3) They are as crispy as it gets. (4) There consistent. At noon or 2 am, you can order a can of Budweiser and a are at least 11 sauces to choose from like Smoked Barbecue, Sweet pile of wings served on a cafeteria tray and it’s always delicious. Very and Sour, Zesty Garlic, the Signature Rail Sauce, and even a Ghost traditional wing, nothing flashy. Chili Pepper sauce. And if that wasn’t good enough, the wings aren’t expensive. You can get 20 gigantic whole wings (the equivalent to 40 Number 3: The Anchorage, Somers Point wings for us who are not good at math) for only $28.99. The Rail even offers these delicious gifts from heaven free at half time of every Eagles This one surprised me. I never heard anyone say, “You gotta go to the game and all you can eat for $9.99 on Wednesday nights. God Bless Ank for the best wings.” But they were crispy, good quality chicken, America.

Charlie’s Bar, Robert’s Place, Margate Tony’s Tip: Somers Point Eat Wings. They are awesome.

Agree? Disagree? Ate them? Hate them? Log on The Pic-a-lilli Pub, The Anchorage, Atlantic City Somers Point to the Facebook page and let Anthony know your favorite local place for wings: www.facebook. The Rail, Richland com/AnthonysOutToLunch Anthony Previti is a criminal defense attorney who appears frequently in Atlantic County Superior Court and he loves food. If you would like your restaurant featured, please send an email to: [email protected].

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