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Tired of your home’s drafty, After starting his career at WFPG and then moving to WIBG, Atlantic City’s talk radio titan Harry Hurley then went to ESPN 1450 and then to WOND 1400, before returning back squeaky, sticking, unsightly, to ESPN 1450 which subsequently became WPG 1450. You got all that? Hurley, who was rusting or unsafe doors? anointed as “the voice of South Jersey” by PolitickerNJ.com and was named for the 6th consecutive year to their Top 100 Political Power list, is known for his spot-on political analysis and his fierce competitive spirit. If you don’t believe us, ask former Atlantic Entry & Sliding City mayor Bob Levy, that is, if you can find him. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and the days leading up to the 2012 Presidential election, Hurley, 52, showed a softer, Patio doorS more reserved side as he penned a beautifully-worded essay on behalf of The Boardwalk by Miami Somers Journal, a piece that was personally ordered by Andrew Burmon, the Travel Editor for The Huffington Post, who contacted The Boardwalk Journal in search of a submission in beautify your home and protect the days following the storm. In another act of benevolence, Hurley recently reported your family... we’ll have you that Townsquare Media, the parent company of WPG 1450, recently came to the rescue of coming and going with ease, Hurley’s former employer, Longport Media, by assisting the station after WMGM 103.7 was knocked off the air after their transmitters became submerged in water as a result of confidence and pride! Hurricane Sandy. Townsqaure GM Mike Ruble and Chief Engineer Tom McNally stepped in to help their competitor by utilizing Townsquare’s back-up transmitter, which sits atop the Trump Taj Mahal’s 50-story hotel tower… See what happens when we all work together … Speaking of NOT working together, the one-time cohesive unit known as the Atlantic County Republicans, which was previously as impregnable as the Hoover Dam, is beginning to show seismic cracks as factions are emerging that could lead to an unfortunate upheaval going into 2013. Specifically, it appears that efforts by some in the party to thwart the return of former Assemblyman Vince Polistina, who ran for Senate against Jim Whelan in 2011, are at the root of the discord. Some local Republicans apparently limitEd pledge allegiance only to themselves, not to their party, and this is unfortunate. Strong leadership that values loyalty must emerge or the Atlantic County Republicans may soon timE offEr find themselves in the dismal state currently occupied by the Atlantic County Democrats. We dare you to name two of them, excluding Jim Whelan … ask about our Speaking of Atlantic County Republicans, can someone please get Atlantic County fall door Executive Dennis Levinson a fleece jacket or windbreaker with his name and title proMotion prominently stitched on the front? Levinson, who was recently photographed alongside NJDCA # 13VH000696000 Governor Chris Christie and President Barack Obama during a post-Sandy walking tour in Brigantine was wearing a black zip-up hoodie (think 50 Cent), while Christie and Obama 62 YearS of UnSUrpaSSed QU alitY , Service & e xperience were wearing fleece jackets with their names and titles. Levinson, who normally dons a neck scarf (both indoors and out), is normally dressed as natty as Pierre Cardin … 609-927-4133 ♦ miamisomers.com ♦ 505 New Road ♦ Somers Point Just an observation …

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By Ja m e s J. Le o n a r d Jr., Es q ., The War at the Shore Pu bl i s h e r o f Th e Bo a r d w a l k Jo u r n a l hen Governor Chris Christie was asked NaNcy adler NutritioN to sum up his thoughts on Atlantic WCity during the 2010 League of Municipalities conference, the Governor leaned into the microphone attached to the podium and It’s not a Diet. declared Atlantic City a “dying city” and blamed the city’s problems on what he called a “corrupt, It’s a Lifestyle. ineffective, inefficient local government that has squandered hundreds of millions of dollars.” Seated quietly at the same dais as Christie, was Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford, the leader of the local government that had seemingly drawn the ire of the often irritable Governor by accusing the State of creating Read Nancy’s column on page 22 401 New Road, Suite 103 • Linwood , NJ 08221 an apartheid-esque atmosphere with the Langford Christie www.nancyadlernutrition.com For an appointment, please call (609) 653-4900 formation of a Tourism District, that, according to Langford, did not take into account the needs of the people in Atlantic City, the residents—his Langford said that he wanted to confront Christie “mano- constituents on the North Side of the city, in working class a-mano” to discuss the Governor’s claims and it appeared neighborhoods like Venice Park. that several hours later, when President Obama and Governor Langford’s criticism of the Tourism District in support of Christie were scheduled to touch down in Atlantic City to tour the residents was not an attempt at political gerrymandering the flood-ravaged city, Langford would have his chance. He did not. to garner the support of his people—Langford already has  that. His political power is absolute, while Christie’s is not. Christie and Obama bypassed Langford and Atlantic City,  While Christie may have to deal with the likes of Steve opting for a walking tour of Brigantine instead. Sweeney or Cory Booker, should the State Democrats When Langford attempted to join them, he was denied   actually want to dethrone him, there is not a single viable access entering Brigantine, presumably by members of a New candidate breathing in Atlantic City that could unseat Jersey State Police detail with a directive from Christie himself.  Langford in 2013. The War of Words between these two powerful and  So when Christie told reporters last month that Langford obstinate men has quickly morphed itself into what has had “failed the city” and was “impossible to work with in any unfortunately become the new War at The Shore.   kind of significant way”, Langford and Atlantic City were once But unlike its predecessor, the 1988 heavyweight title fight   again at the forefront of a Christie tongue lashing. between Mike Tyson and Michael Spinks, this battle is poised   And then came Hurricane Sandy. to last more than 91 seconds.  Christie, now standing before a national audience, And if Christie doesn’t    know it yet, he will soon learn labeled Langford a “rogue mayor” and this time, Langford    fought back. that Lorenzo Langford ain’t no He went on CNN with Wolf Blitzer and on The Today Show Michael Spinks.     with Matt Lauer and blasted the bullish Christie. Langford Hopefully for Christie,    said the Governor was “either misinformed and ill-advised or Langford doesn’t emerge as his  simply just deciding to prevaricate”, which means to speak or Buster Douglas heading into   next year.  act in an evasive way. (I had to look it up.) The Unthinkable: James "Buster"   Douglas knocking out the seemingly  invincible "Iron" Mike Tyson   12 | The Boardwalk Journal | November 2012 politics b y Ha r r y Hu r l e y , Political Ed i t o r o f Th e Bo a r d w a l k Jo u r n a l Hurricane Sandy’s Destruction Introducing Mitt Romney: The 45th President of The United States President Romney? This month’s column will read like it’s been written after almost every poll surveyed 7-9% more Democrats than General Election Day. However, keep in mind, that it predates the actual Republicans. Even with this over sampling of Democrats, Obama never result of the election. Always risky. Let’s see how we do. led Romney. For the past month of Decision 2012, Mitt Romney led Barack additionally, Republican voter intensity was substantially higher Obama in almost every poll, however, the race remained very close (10-plus points) than Democrats all year long. This matters on Image by John C. Leith by John Image throughout the campaign season. Election Day. make no mistake about it, the first Presidential Debate on October The Gallup survey of early voting gave Romney a 52% to 46% The road into Sea Isle City from Avalon Atlantic City Wawa Market in Wildwood 3, 2012 will go down as one of the most consequential shifts of American lead. Obama was way down in early voting in all states, including the public opinion in 90 minutes in the history of our great Republic. battleground states, which ultimately decided this election for Romney. never again listen to the so-called experts who parrot mindlessly in Ohio, Obama was down 181,275 (versus 2008) in early voting or that presidential debates don’t matter. those who had cast an absentee ballot. Republican early voting in Ohio in one face-to-face smack-down, the challenger thoroughly was up by 75,858 versus 2008. dominated the sitting President of The United States and changed the The Unemployment rate rose to 7.9% on the Friday before Election course of history. Day and was higher than when Obama took office nearly four years ago. Prior to this debate, the Obama campaign and the liberal pro- right up to Election Day, there remained the possibility that Obama 4th Estate relentlessly tried to define Romney as a rich, out- Romney would win the popular vote and Obama would win the of-touch fat cat. Obama spent hundreds of millions of early campaign Electoral College. dollars trying to portray Romney as scary and unacceptable to be however, the undecided voter—which typically break about 75% President; much the way that Jimmy Carter had tried to scare the for the challenger—had never been factored into any poll released to Department Fire Creek by Green Image American people about Ronald Reagan. the public. Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, in 1980, Reagan passed the test during his one and only Presidential it’s the undecided voters that will have sealed the deal. When The Walk in Atlantic City Stone Harbor, NJ Aerial view of part of the Atlantic City Boardwalk debate with the incumbent. In 2012, Romney dominated Obama and the undecided voters are factored in, I project that Romney will have won American people for the first time saw him unfiltered by the media. They 51% of the popular vote and that Romney will have won the Electoral liked what they saw. College with a minimum of 279 (271 is needed to win the Presidency). in the final days of this campaign, Obama was still averaging 47-48% If undecided voters break for Romney as I expect they will, this total support in the polls. A President below 50% almost always loses his re- could reach 297. election bid. obama will have won 48.5 percent of the popular vote and will anecdotally, counting this year’s election, there have been 7 become a failed one term President, which is the absolute worst fate Presidential elections in American history held on November 6th, and that any President can realize. It attaches the stigma of “loser” on the the Republican candidate has won the election every time since 1860. outgoing President. abraham Lincoln defeated Stephen Douglas (1860). Benjamin romney will have successfully made Obama defend states that Harrison defeated incumbent Grover Cleveland (1888). William he won against Senator John McCain in 2008: Florida (29), Ohio McKinley defeated William Bryans Jennings (1900). Herbert Hoover (18), Michigan (16), Wisconsin (10), Colorado (9), Nevada (6), New defeated Al Smith (1928). Dwight Eisenhower over Adlai Stevenson Hampshire (4), Iowa (6), Pennsylvania (20), North Carolina (15) and (1956). Ronald Reagan defeated Walter Mondale (1984). Virginia (13). and, yes, let me say it now ... Mitt Romney defeated Barack Obama i predict that Romney will have won at least 100 of the above 146 (2012) and he will become the 45th President of The United States on electoral votes and with it, the Presidency. January 20, 2013. mitt Romney actually won the Presidency on October 3, 2012. He now, let me show you how Romney did it. will have officially won it on November 6, 2012. obama has averaged 47.2% support in the final week of the Note: No potential Hurricane Sandy effect has been taken into consideration. campaign. All incumbent Presidents for the past 30 years have averaged between just .5-1% higher total on election day, which means that Obama should finish no better than 48% in the national popular vote. obama has never been over 50%, while Romney has been over 50% support in the polls 10 times in the final 10 days.

Harry Hurley is Political Editor of The Boardwalk Journal. Hurley is the president of Harry Hurley Consulting and Communications, LLC. He hosts the daily talk radio program “Hurley in the Morning” 6-10 a.m. weekdays on WPG 1450 AM Talk Radio. He has hosted various programs for local television and is the editor and publisher of his news and information website, www.harryhurley.com. Send comments to [email protected].

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NJ State Senate Minority Leader Thomas H. Kean Jr. Featured Speaker at Shore Medical Center’s 2012 Executive Leadership Forum Event Shore Medical Center President and CEO Ron Johnson welcomed New Jersey State Senate Minority Leader Thomas H. Kean Jr., R-District 21, as the featured speaker at the second event of Shore’s 2012 Executive Leadership Forum held in the 4th Floor Boardroom of the medical center’s state-of-the-art Surgical Pavilion. Kean first addressed and then took questions from the more than 50 regional business and civic leaders in attendance, including Assemblyman John Amodeo, R-District 2; State Senator Jim Whelan, D-District 2; Freeholder Chairman Frank D. Formica, R-District 2; Egg Harbor Township Mayor Sonny McCullough; Longport Mayor Nicholas Russo; and members of Shore Medical Center’s Board of Trustees. Kean discussed the recent strides that have been made to improve the quality of life in South Jersey. In his remarks, he touched on areas ranging from greater educational opportunities within the region to the continued development of Atlantic City’s tourism district and the strength of the local healthcare industry, including Shore’s Surgical Pavilion and Campus Expansion.

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1. Egg Harbor Township Mayor Sonny McCullough, Thomas H. Kean Jr. and State Senator Jim Whelan. 2. Shore Medical Center CEO/President, Ron Johnson, Thomas H. Kean Jr. and Salmon Ventures LTD. Senior Vice President Bob Marshall 3. Assemblyman John Amodeo, former United States Ambassador William J. Hughes, Thomas H. Kean Jr. and Freeholder Chairman Frank D. Formica. 4. Chief Marketing Officer of FTFOI Alan Rosenzweig with William J. Hughes. 5. Cape Bank Commercial Lending Regional Managers Larry Morier and Don Dodson, Freeholder Chairman Frank D. Formica and Cape Bank Senior VP/Chief Lending Officer Michelle Pollack 521 TILTOn ROad, nORThFIeLd, nJ Facebook: simplyflyboutique 609-241-6322 boutique Instagram: FLYGIRLXOXO 16 | The Boardwalk Journal | November 2012 fashion b y Ra i n a Ta l l e n t , Fa s h i o n Ed i t o r o f Th e Bo a r d w a l k Jo u r n a l Blown away The Treadmill is Your Runway salon & Beauty Bar or the past couple of years I’ve considered myself quite the gym rat. shoulders and elongate your arms. There is also the basic two strapped tank So much so that I usually end up marinating in my spandex all day that’s simple, flattering and comfortable. If you want to be a little daring full service salon & spa and have to peel it off my body by night time. When I’m done my and flashy, Vata Brasil is a great company that offers sexy workout tops that 2611-13 shore road northfield, nJ Fmorning routine of getting my three boys off to school, I’m ready to release support and are made of great material, but add glam to your look. Covering some motherhood stress at the gym. I tend to get bored easily, so I like to up any of these tops with a basic tee is always an option, as long you’re not go to different gyms to explore my options and to change up the scenery. flopping all over the place. You don’t want to feel self conscious while you’re 609.677.1600 Whether I’m training with Ian Walterson at OceanSide Gym, attending working out so choose what’s best for you. When you try on clothes, jump Mon 10-4 • Tues-Thurs 9-8 • fri-sat 9-5 John Simon’s boxing class, at Fit RX with Obona and Rafael at Island gym, around in the mirror to make sure that’s what you want to look like when or just working out by myself, I get to truly experience the gym atmosphere. you’re doing jumping jacks. It is people watching at its finest—very similar to looking at a menu at a since I’ve turned thirty, I stopped glistening and started sweating in the ExtrEmE bEauty restaurant. I’ll start off by wanting that lady’s butt, the brunette’s boobs, a gym. I mean sweating to the point of it burning my eyes and having a full side of those toned arms, and that blonde’s six pack for dessert. Most men sweat mustache. I remember being in college staring at older women in the makEovEr contEst! think us women are staring at them and their bodies, but in reality we are gym with all their sweat marks in the crotch and thinking how gross that submit a brief description of why you checking out our competition. For that reason I stay on the treadmill for an was. Whether it is karma or me going through menopause at an early age, feel that you (or someone you’d like to extra 20 minutes and set my goals even higher. Not to mention the Popeye’s I’ve become one of those women. At first, I was embarrassed but now I’ve nominate) deserve to win this fabulous fried chicken I ate the night before that keeps me in leggings because my accepted it, and consider it a sign of a good workout. Whenever I see other package to the contact us section of our jeans don’t fit. So with my essentials consisting of water, headphones, and women sweating in the crotch, I feel like I need to high five them like it’s an music, (and let’s not forget the perfect workout outfit) I’m ready to burn accomplishment I’ve worked 32 years to earn. To top that off, I can make website at blownawaybeautybar.com. some fat. sweat angels on a yoga mat. Sweat, just another must needed accessory The winner will be picked December 15th. Just because you’re in the gym doesn’t mean you have to look like a in the gym. I’d rather see someone sweat than talking on their cell phone prize includes full color highlights, haircut hot mess. Makeup and hairspray are not required. All you need is a proper attempting to workout. Do yourself a favor, sit in your office, eat a snickers and style, spa manicure & pedicure, workout outfit, hair tied back, and some sneakers, preferably ones that and talk on your phone. It’s just tacky! waxing, makeup application with lesson don’t look like they are from the Jane Fonda era. The most important part i love sneakers! I would want a different pair for every workout outfit of your outfit for the gym is the pants. They must have the right amount of I owned, but then I wouldn’t have any room in my closet. I’ve tried many and a one-hour swedish massage spandex to stay up on your waist but not too tight to give you camel toe. different brands, but I always come back to my Nike Free Runs. They just session ($500 value)! Good luck! There is no desert in the gym so camel toe is completely unacceptable. Some fit me right and are super comfortable. Sneakers are a personal preference, woman prefer to wear underwear under their spandex, however there are because everyone’s feet and arches are different. So while choosing your downfalls to that. If you wear thongs you usually spend most of your workout perfect pair make sure they fit right and have some color. The more color trying to pull it out from your butt, while trying to not to be noticed, and the better!! Trust me, more people will notice your neon colored sneakers full ass panties just look horrible and bunch up, making working out very before they notice your eye color. On another note, it makes me hostile when uncomfortable. The best option is to go panty-less and to wear pants made I see people in the gym working out in flip flops.B esides the fact of being of material that allows your skin to breath and evaporates sweat. It’s more dangerous, no one wants to see your crusty and dry healed feet. The worst is comfortable, fashionable, and is lined with cotton in just the right places. Just when they are not a bad looking person and you look down and their feet are make sure you don’t make the same mistake I did by wearing them inside covered in corns. If you feel the need to go barefoot, New Balance Minimus is out and having the white cotton crotch hanging out. A few lines that I favor a great option than gives you a closer to barefoot experience. Please, do us a are Lululemon, Nike, Under Armor and Target brand. They have a large favor and camouflage your feet with some stylish sneakers. selection of styles made of the dry fit material that can fit any body type, and Just as there are no excuses in the gym, there are none for a poor they have a variety of colors and patterns as well. A basic black pair is a must, wardrobe. Yes, cardio can be boring, but your outfit doesn’t have to be. You but mixing it up with pink polka dot pants is an option as well. Show off your may have pigged out the night before, but don’t feel bad because I probably legs with stylish, form fitting pants, not faded out black cotton pants. did too. As much as I love clothes, I love ice cream, chocolate, and fries. But support is the key factor while choosing the right top. You don’t there is no better feeling than getting done an intense workout and looking want your tatas hanging out or hanging down while you’re running on the good while you do it. treadmill. I’m a firm believer in the saying, “If you’ve got it, flaunt it,” but there are some exceptions. You can be proud of your assets, real or bought, but there is a time and a place for everything. If you have a well chiseled or flat stomach, sports bras are a great option. They cover what needs to Raina Tallent, be covered but show off your hard work. They come in every color of the Simply Fly Boutique rainbow and can be easily matched with any pant. If you have toned arms, they make tops that are cut in closer to your collar bone that show off your

Raina Tallent graduated from the University of Miami in 2001 and returned to Margate where she currently resides with her husband Mike, her three sons and five dogs. Although she graduated with an education degree, she had more interest in fashion and decided to open Simply Fly Boutique in 2009 to bring some of her South Beach fashion sense and unique taste to the South Jersey area. Simply Fly Boutique continues to offer the latest fashion and trends while providing a fun and relaxing environment for all of its customers. For more information call Simply Fly at 609-521-6322 or visit them at 521 Tilton Road in Northfield or on the web @ www.simplyflyboutique.com

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Find the right products for your project and expert advice at True Value. 22 | The Boardwalk Journal | November 2012 McNelis “Connie” by Constance Image The Insider McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links Local News, Happenings and Events Welcomes Its 300,000t h Golfer McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links welcomed its 300,000th golfer on Wednesday morning. Opened in 2002, McCullough’s president, Mayor Sonny McCullough, 8th Annual “Movers. Shakers. Difference Makers.” Luncheon greeted longtime resident of Egg Harbor Township, Chuck Long, with a handshake, congratulatory wishes and a 2013 membership to the public golf course. Raises Over $75,000 for Gilda’s Club South Jersey “We are pleased to celebrate this milestone with a township resident. It was a The 8th Annual “Movers. Shakers. Difference Makers.” luncheon was a sellout for the eighth consecutive year, raising a record-breaking $75,000 plus for pleasure to signify this moment with a very surprised Mr. Long. I am very proud of our golf course as it has become a great asset in a great town. Gilda’s Club South Jersey. The event was at The Palm Restaurant in Atlantic City, NJ, which once again donated its full services in hosting the luncheon. Mike Williams, Shawn Caltagirone, Andrew Long and Chuck Long “The Palm is pleased to donate our restaurant, food and service, and be the official home of the annual Gilda’s Club South Jersey’s ‘Movers. Shakers. Difference Makers.’ luncheon,” said Paul Sandler, General Manager of The Palm Restaurant in Atlantic City and one of this year’s luncheon co-chairs. “Every year we surpass the previous luncheon, and this year was absolutely amazing. To date, we have raised more than $500,000 from these events.” Longtime Gilda’s Club South Jersey Board Member Isabel Allen was honored with the 2012 “Good Gal Award.” Allen is a shining example of caring and giving. She has spread hope throughout the community and touched the lives of thousands, while establishing herself as a true Gilda’s Club heroine. Somers Point SCHOOL DISTRICT Awarded Allen’s husband, Seminole Gaming / Hard Rock International CEO Jim Allen, received a surprise “Good Guy Award” at the luncheon in recognition of his longtime support of the organization. Together, the Allens raised over $150,000 last year at a benefit held at the Hard Rock in Atlantic City. $10,000 TECHNOLOGY GRANT This year’s Somers Point Back to School Nights not only marked a new school year, but also acknowledged a major contribution that was received from the Foundation for 1. 2. Education in 2012. Back in 2009, the Somers Point School District was awarded The Talent 21 (Teaching and Learning with Essential New Technologies in the 21st Century) Grant, for which funding continued until 2011. The grant’s goals are to give students the knowledge and skills essential for the digital age, and also prepare them for college and future career readiness. The grant require a 1:1 match in providing students in grades 6-8 with personal computers and specialized training. In order to sustain the grant program, the Somers Point Foundation for Education awarded the Somers Point School District a $10,000 matching grant to continue with Talent 21. The grant will continue to assist in establishing Jeff Miller, Superintendent; Sydney Perkins, Director of Community 21st century learning environments to support the development and training of students. Education & Recreation; and Joseph Schmidt, Foundation Secretary and School Guidance Counselor

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24 | The Boardwalk Journal | November 2012 www.cooperlevenson.com Lloyd D. Levenson’s – “Life at the Shore” NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA DELAWARE NEVADA

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Thanksgiving is more than the traditional kickoff to the Christmas- buying frenzy. It is a special holiday upon which we are called to search our hearts and remember the many blessings we have received, particularly as citizens of the United States. Thanksgiving is, of course, a uniquely American holiday and can be traced back (as Linus reminds us every year) to Governor Bradford of the Massachusetts colony in 1621. In gratitude for the bountiful harvest of that year, he proclaimed December 13th to be a full day of thanksgiving. That By Michael Salad, Esquire first feast consisted of wild fowl (including, naturally, turkey), lobsters, The next two months may provide a enacted prior to the end of 2012, Michael Salad is an associate in Cooper eels, squash, and gooseberries. Ninety unique opportunity for estate portability will no longer be available. Levenson's Business and Tax practice American Indians, under their King largely missing from today’s replenishment work. I am thankful to planning. The federal gift tax Portability allows a substantial amount group. He concentrates his practice on Massasoit, started the tradition of guests Thanksgiving tables, but the first Congressman LoBiondo, who was exemption had never exceeded $1 of assets to pass from one spouse to estate and tax planning. bringing their special dishes to the meal Thanksgiving Day parades in New York instrumental in facilitating this million until 2011. Currently, every the other. The uncertainty surrounding when they arrived and produced huge Prior to joining Cooper Levenson, City long predated Macy’s annual event. endeavor. individual is entitled to a $5.12 the estate tax laws favors the creation haunches of fresh venison. Michael was a summer clerk at the firm in million gift tax exemption. A federal of estate plans that provide a surviving I am also thankful for my job and 2009 and 2010. He worked primarily Naturally, when I think back to what I estate and gift tax rate of 35% is spouse with an option to invoke The holiday was revived on and off for am thankful for, I must first recall my thankful that my firm can provide within the tax law arena, concentrating on the next hundred years or so until the dear wife Liane, our children, and my employment for several hundred men imposed on an estate exceeding $5.12 portability if the law is still in effect, will drafting and estate planning. Michael days of the Revolution, when General other relatives and friends. I am also and women and provide such quality million. On January 1, 2013, the or to fund a traditional credit shelter also served as a legal intern to both the Washington issued several thankful that living near the beach we legal services to the public. exemption will revert to $1 million trust by disclaiming qualified assets. United States Attorney's Office Criminal proclamations for thanksgiving days. usually do not have to turn the heat on unless Congress enacts new Division for the District of Maryland and Eventually, President Washington issued in the house until Thanksgiving or later. Finally, I am thankful for the special legislation. If the law reverts to a $1 It may be advisable to wait until closer the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa. a proclamation appointing November And, of course, I am thankful that the dish of rutabagas, turnips, and million exemption, Congress is likely to year's end to determine if Congress Michael can be reached at 609.572.7616 26th Thanksgiving Day. The holiday or [email protected]. traffic lights in Margate have switched parsnips which my wife makes every to act to grandfather gifts made in will act to change the estate and gift was still celebrated on various dates in to their off-season cycle. year, and particularly thankful that the various States, however, until a good 2012 up to the $5.12 million tax laws before making an irrevocable Turning from my own personal there is usually a place where I can hide exemption amount. gift. Trusts may be created and funded lady named Sara J. Hale began a letter my uneaten portion of it, somewhere concerns, I am thankful that New Jersey now, with the ability to make them writing campaign in the 1850s has a Governor who is so supportive of beneath the turkey or the stuffing. suggesting that the last Thursday of our area here in South Jersey. I am Root vegetables may be good for you, Additionally, married couples are irrevocable before the end of the year November be set as a day of thankful that 30 million dollars a year but in this case, once a year is once a entitled to "portability," which allows to ensure that the trust assets do not Thanksgiving throughout the nation. is being made available to the Atlantic year too often. a surviving spouse to use the unused incur estate and gift taxes. City Alliance to promote Atlantic City estate tax exclusion of the first spouse Many early Thanksgiving customs have tourism, something which is long Lloyd D. Levenson is Chief Executive to die against gifts and transfers upon For more information as to how you been lost to us, including the overdue. I am thankful to the Officer of the Atlantic City-based law firm Cooper death. Thus, a married couple may may best take advantage of the current Levenson and Chairman of the firm’s Casino Law “Thanksgiving raffle” under which a Department of Environmental currently pass $10.24 million of assets estate and gift tax laws, please contact turkey or goose was raffled off, in a Departments in Atlantic City and Protection and the Army Corps of Las Vegas. Mr. Levenson may be reached at precursor to legalized gambling no to their beneficiaries with no federal a member of Cooper Levenson's Engineers for making our local beaches (609)344-3161 or by email at estate tax. If no further legislation is Estate Planning group. doubt. The traditional pigeon pie is so truly outstanding by their brilliant [email protected]. Who’s Who Who’s Who at the Jersey Shore at the Jersey Shore

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As Manager of the Shore Medical Center Foundation’s patients to make donations in recognition of caregivers who have played a Anyone who knew Phil Weikel as he was growing the Head Chef at Linwood Country Club, he brought Weikel with Lightkeeper Society, some people say Mary McGuckin is the most vital role during their stay at Shore. up shouldn’t be surprised by what he does for a living now. The him. And when Sullivan left Linwood Country Club two years ago, important person you will ever meet at the shore. But ask Mary and “I love the interaction with our patients and staff, and the satisfaction I thirty-three-year-old Executive Chef of the Linwood Country Weikel took his place, becoming the Executive Chef. what she will tell you is she’s just a wife and mom who is following in her get in knowing we are making a difference in the lives of the people we serve,” Club—one of the oldest in the area—has always had a discerning it’s a role that fits Weikel well. With his passion for food and mother’s footsteps, finding a way to balance her passion for caring for her McGuckin said of her present position as Manager of the Lightkeeper’s palate. Unlike his Upper Township peers (Weikel moved with his appreciation for variety, Weikel thoroughly enjoys his position family and the community she has grown to love. Society. “Organizationally I was able to come into the program and help in her Foundation role, McGuckin provides a critical service to her define a new and successful structure. It’s been heartening to see what we his family to Upper Township when he was ten years old)Weikel at Linwood Country Club, where he is able to pursue a level of Lightkeeper Society members, whether they are year-round or summer have been able to accomplish.” was always ready to try new foods. He credits his mother with inventiveness and experimentation. Not only does Weikel implement residents. When faced with a medical need or emergency, McGuckin and “It’s reassuring to our members and community that we now have instilling in him his love of food, saying, “My mom was a pretty frequent menu changes, but he is responsible for creating the menu her team of five Lightkeeper Liaisons are there in person 24/7/365 to help a state-of-the-art facility that allows people to stay close to home rather diverse cook.” for all of the parties and events held at the club. her members navigate the healthcare system, while providing support and than travel to Philadelphia, whether they are permanent members or just her willingness to experiment with cooking left an impression weikel is the kind of chef that establishments dream of peace of mind. As McGuckin says, “Whether it’s a medical emergency, or visiting,” McGuckin continued. “We are the area’s community medical on Weikel, who has such a varied appreciation for food that when employing. Even in his down time, when he isn’t sampling meals you simply need to find the right physician or specialist at the shore, my center and here when you need us. No matter what your ailment, we are asked what his favorite local restaurant was, instead of providing from other restaurants while dining out with his girlfriend, he is team and I will be there caring for you, your family and your friends, and your first stop, and I’m really proud of our excellent physcians and the just one, his answer ranged from The Nizam’s (Indian Food on the reading cook books. When asked if he ever cooked something he helping you navigate through Shore Medical Center’s healthcare system.” outstanding clinical support we have here.” Black Horse Pike), to Yiasou (Greek cuisine), to Bay Avenue Sushi wasn’t happy with, Weikel responded, “If I didn’t enjoy the outcome, mcGuckin joined the Shore Medical Center Foundation in 2010, as for herself, McGuckin counts her blessings. She has a wonderful in Somers Point. I would be driven to perfect it.” That perfectionism and willingness coming to the organization as its Community Development Coordinator. husband, two great kids, is healthy and hasn’t missed a day of work in a chef both interested and experienced in such a variety to experiment contribute to the makings of a great chef. What to eat? Her arrival marked the end of a 10-year hiatus from the professional two and half years doing a job she loves. As for being in Ocean City, she of cuisines is surely an asset to any establishment, and Linwood “Try the crabcakes.” world, during which time she served the equally important role of stay-at- refers to an old slogan to sum up her feelings: “It’s the men who want to Country Club is no exception. And though Weikel is the Executive home mom. It’s a role that mirrored that of her mother Patricia Larkin, a come and the women who never leave. I love Ocean City and love Shore Chef there, a position he assumed two years ago, it hasn’t always been Shore Medical Center Auxilian who now lives in Somers Point and did her Medical Center. I’m thankful for having moved my family down here and this way. Phil Weikel own stay-at-home mom stint before rejoining the workforce as a Licensed for what I do. It’s a great place to be.” weikel recalls his first job, while as a high school student. “My Practicing Nurse (LPN) in their hometown of Blue Bell, PA. For information or to join Shore’s Lightkeeper’s Society, call McGuckin first job was as a dishwasher at The Culinary Garden. One day, one mcGuckin was born in Chestnut Hill, PA, and grew up in Blue at 609-653-3800 or visit the Foundation at www.GiveToShore.org. of the cooks didn’t show up. Another cook asked, ‘Can you make an Bell, where she worked with her late father Frank Larkin in managing omelet?’” Weikel said “yes,” and the rest was history. the family-owned printing and graphics arts business. A graduate of after completing high school in 1997 through Ocean City’s Wissahickon High School in Ambler, PA, with an associate’s degree in Mary McGuckin Vocational-Technical program, where he pursued a culinary career, business from Montgomery Community College, McGuckin lived in Weikel moved to Colorado, where he would end up living until he Sicklerville, NJ, and vacationed in Ocean City, NJ, with her husband, Michael, daughter MacKenzie and son Dylan before moving to Ocean was twenty two. In Boulder, Weikel spent his time skiing and getting City in 2000 and assuming her role as a full-time mom. hands-on experience cooking. From cooking at a breakfast place to never one to sit still, McGuckin quickly immersed herself in the having his first experience in French cuisine outside of the school community, serving for eight years as a Board Member of the Ocean environment, Weikel was able to gain experience. City Gardens Civic Association. An avid runner who can be found every while Weikel loved Colorado—he still manages to get out morning on the Ocean City Boardwalk, she was also attracted to the there every few years—his family was here on the East Coast. And so Ocean City Aquatic Fitness Association by one of its founding fathers – Weikel returned, working first at the legendary Angelo’s in Atlantic Tom Heist III – and is still active to this day. Along the way, she assisted in City, where he worked up the line to become the main expeditor, helping bring about the renovation that made the center one of the focal to helping to open the since closed Cuban restaurant, Babalu, to points in Ocean City. cooking at The Crab Trap in Somers Point. mcGuckin’s ties to the Foundation came in 2005 and 2006 when Though Weikel explored many different opportunities, it was she worked with Shore on two fundraising events to help raise money his experience at Buddakan—an Asian inspired Stephen Starr to bolster the medical center’s affiliation with The Children’s Hospital of restaurant—that helped set the course for where he is now. Since Philadelphia (CHOP). So when the time came to re-enter the workforce he had never prepared Asian food before, Weikel took a position as in 2010, despite having secured a part-time position with the City of a line cook at Buddakan, even though he was an experienced cook Ocean City, she instead elected to join the Foundation when approached already. By committing himself to working up the line at Buddakan, by then Executive Director Bill Elliott. Weikel was able to learn to cook Asian cuisine from the bottom up, as the Foundation’s Community Development Coordinator, firmly cementing it into his cooking repertoire. McGuckin played a major role in supporting the $20 million Shore weikel’s dedication and skill weren’t lost on Buddakan’s then Tomorrow Campaign and Guardian Angel program, which allows grateful head chef, Barry Sullivan. When Sullivan left Buddakan to become

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Kara Cermanski, the Senior Manager of Sales taken a tremendous amount of hard work and determination. Mike Merlino, CPA, radio personality and activist, to their website, is to “honor and empower wounded warriors.” The and Marketing for Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City cermanski has worked equally hard to make her personal life grew up a patriot in a patriotic family. The son of aW orld War II second Wounded Warrior Golf Outing was this past October 5th. Convention Center, is, as she describes, at her best when she’s ‘in as productive and fulfilling. It hasn’t always been easy. In addition veteran, and the nephew of two fallen soldiers, support for America and and that’s hardly all. Merlino has made it his mission to help the thick of things.’ It’s a skill that’s put to the test fairly often, as to losing her mother, Cermanski has also had to contend with a the troops who support her were a given. veterans, and it’s something that has affected every other aspect of his That changed a bit when Merlino’s brother returned from life. Not only does Merlino participate in American Legion Riders’ Cermanski and the rest of the small, ten person staff she works with severely injured father. Four years ago, Cermanski’s father, the Thailand during the Vietnam War. Merlino recalls, “The troops came Honor Missions, where they set up flag lines during veterans’ funeral handle each and every event that come through their two venues. owner of a heating and air conditioning company, fell fifteen feet home and people despised them..” It left Merlino feeling disillusioned processions, but he, along with his business partners, dedicated their From high school basketball to Lady Gaga and Madonna shows, onto his head, sustaining life changing physical injuries. and disappointed. new building and surrounding complex to the Veterans, naming it the Cermanski and her colleagues are there, running everything from while her losses are surely enough to cripple some, Cermanski merlino began looking to his favorite athletes and rock stars as his Veterans Commerce Center. customer service to interview requests and photographer logistics. has remained focused on her promise. And so, in addition to ‘heroes’. Along with his friend and local producer Al Zentmeyer, Merlino “Giving back to them is so easy for me,” explained Merlino “I love working the events,” explained Cermanski. In fact, working in her dream field, Cermanski fills her free time with even maintained a sideline locker room photography business—all of his dedication to America’s Veterans. “I really feel like I can’t do Cermanski loves everything about her job, and feels incredibly dinners with friends, time spent with her nieces and nephews, daily while building up his accounting business—where he recorded enough for them, and want to do my part to correct the wrongs to our fortunate to be making a living doing something that she loves. The visits to the gym, and morning runs with the “best thing in (her) interviews of such athletes as Tom Landry and Mike Schmidt. Vietnam Vets.” work is tough—there are no forty hour work weeks when events are life”, her adopted six year old dog, Carter. it took Merlino almost thirty years to regain the passion he and though Merlino dedicates a tremendous amount of time to concerned—but rewarding cermanski doesn’t feel bad for herself. On the contrary. “I feel had in his youth for his country and those that protect her. It took Veterans causes, he still manages to enjoy his profession, especially cermanski was first introduced to working with performers fortunate…my mom’s love made me the way I am,” Cermanski September 11th. (get this) the tax preparation portion of his accounting business, about a decade ago, when she was hired by Herb “Bubba Mac” explained. And that is something any mother would be proud to hear. when the catastrophic events of 9/11 took place, “it was like as well as his family. The father of eight children and grandfather to Birch in 2001 to manage his restaurant, and his brand. Ultimately, night and day” for Merlino. “I came to realize how vulnerable we are eleven credits the support of his wife Vickki. “She has her hands full Cermanski would stay with Birch for ten years, calling him “her Kara Cermanski as a country, and that the men and women in uniform keep us safe. I and she still supports all of this,” Merlino explained. “I wouldn’t be mentor” and saying that he “taught me everything I know about knew there was something else I had to do,” Merlino added. able to do it without her.” marketing.” And while Bubba Mac’s provided an entirely different merlino, through a series of connections made with local venue than the ones at Boardwalk Hall and the Convention Center, veterans groups like Rolling Thunder and the American Legion Cermanski’s experience at Bubba Mac’s, which consisted of five Riders as well as radio personality and political commentator, Harry bars and three stages, gave her the groundwork she would need for Hurley, began to envision that ‘something’ as a radio show. “I thought working in a professional capacity with performers. . It’s the kind of radio would be a good medium to honor the troops more visibly…a work where Cermanski shines, and that’s incredibly important to veteran’s radio show.” this EHT resident. veterans Matters, a live and local radio show that originated at it’s important because fourteen years ago, Kara Cermanski another station more than six years ago, according to the WPG1450 made a promise that would affect every part of who she was to website, currently broadcasts from WPG Talk Radio 1450 AM every become—Cermanski promised her mother, as she lay dying, that Saturday from 11am to 1pm. Co-hosted by Merlino and Bill Butler, she “would do everything she could do to make her life the best it the Commander of the American Legion Post 352 in Somers Point, could be.” It was a promise Cermanski has worked to keep every day the show boasts the “longest running program devoted to veteran’s of her life since. issues in the metro market.” Prior to that turning point, Cermanski was a junior at Penn The goal of the program is to “give the veterans an outlet, to State University, after graduating from Phoenixville (PA) High listen, and to have access to resources,” explained Merlino. Guests are School in 1996. The middle of three sisters, Cermanski couldn’t invited on the show as well. On the day of our interview, Merlino and foresee how quickly her life was about to change. But in the middle Butler welcomed National Guard Specialist 1st Class Ed Afanador, of her junior year, Cermanski’s mother was diagnosed with colon who spent weeks working at ground zero post 9/11. And while guests cancer. Cermanski left school to care for her, and when her mother are common to the show now, Merlino remembers the early days as a died only six months later, Cermanski made the promise that would little bit intimidating. influence all of her future decisions. “I remember the first day, and us thinking, ‘How are we going “Everything I do has been impacted by that promise,” to fill up two hours?’ when (local activist) April Kauffman came in. Cermanski explained. From helping to build the Bubba Mac brand She must have heard what we were doing and she just popped in and and establishment to dedicating two years to nonprofit work at the sat between us…she had such a passion…she knew what the issues United Way of Atlantic County, to managing the advertising and were,” explained Merlino. sales for Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center, merlino would go on to work with Kauffman on several events Cermanski has done it all with her goal in mind—to make her life prior to her death last May. One such project was the Wounded Warrior the best it could be, thereby honoring her mother. It’s a goal that’s Golf Outing, which, during its inaugural event in 2011, raised over Mike Merlino $21,000 for the Wounded Warriors Project, whose mission, according

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cement contractor Vincent Falcone thought he was in a good position to cash in on the casino gambling boom that was sweeping across Atlantic City three decades ago. Falcone saw construction all over the city and figured he’d be able to get a piece of the action. His plans ended abruptly, however, while he was sharing drinks with some “friends” at an apartment on Decatur Street in Margate. His body was found a few days later, hog-tied, wrapped in a blanket and stuffed in the trunk of his Mercury Cougar. He had been shot twice; once in the back of the head at point blank range and a second time through the heart. There is no dispute today about the how, why and who of the Falcone murder which occurred on December 16, 1979. But thirty-three years ago there was less certainty. More important, at that time no one knew that the murder was a harbinger of what was to come in the Philadelphia/South Jersey underworld. The Falcone hit and the bold assassination of municipal judge Edwin Helfant in the Flamingo Lounge on Pacific Avenue a year earlier were the first shots fired in a bloody power struggle that would forever change the face of the Philadelphia mob. atlantic City was the epicenter of that struggle. This was the war that Little Nicky and Crazy Notorious Philadelphia / Atlantic City Phil launched. Mob killer Philip “Crazy Phil” Leonetti, mob boss Nicodemo “Little Nicky” Scarfo November Scarfo’s 2012 | Thenephew Boardwalk and JournalUnderboss | 35 Longtime Philadelphia mob boss Angelo Bruno on the streets of South Philadelphia.

Angelo Bruno after being shot-gunned to death (Left) Philip Leonetti and his uncle Nicodemo Scarfo inside a New Jersey courtroom in front of his home in in 1986. (Above, from left) Scarfo’s inner-circle: Salvatore “Chuckie” Merlino, March of 1980 Lawrence “Yogi” Merlino and Nicholas “Nick The Blade” Virgilio

Little Nicky, of course, is Nicodemo Scarfo, perhaps construction projects in order to open their doors. Caesars company located in an office on Georgia Avenue next to the little to help Falcone. the most violent boss in the history of the American Mafia. was next in June 1979. Ballys came on line in December, the apartment house that Scarfo’s mother Catherine owned. it was a Saturday in mid-December. Falcone, unaware of Crazy Phil was his nephew, Philip Leonetti, the movie-star month Falcone was killed. Little Nicky lived in one apartment with his wife and three the animus he had created with Scarfo, was invited to a little handsome hitman who said very little while serving as an back then, casino gambling looked like the economic sons. Phil was raised in another apartment where he lived get-together at an apartment in Margate, some pre-holiday enforcer for his uncle, but who later couldn’t stop talking from panacea that proponents said it would be. Why things with his mother Nancy, Scarfo’s sister. Catherine, the drinks, a chance to watch a football game on television. the witness stand. went wrong, why the dream soured, is a story for another matriarch, lived in a third unit. it was a small party. Scarfo was there when the others arrived, They were an underworld Odd Couple who gave a unique day. But in December 1979 when authorities found one big, happy, violent family. including Leonetti, Falcone, Lawrence Merlino and a local meaning to the term “crime family.” Falcone’s body, Atlantic City was a place of hope, promise scarf Inc. was a sub-contractor on most of the major plumber, Joseph Salerno, who like Falcone was a mob wannabe. leonetti, now 59 and living with a new identify in and opportunity. And among those cashing in were Scarfo casino projects in the city at that time. The word had gone out. leonetti has told the story of what happened next another part of the country, has penned a book, Mafia Prince, and Leonetti. If you didn’t want labor problems on your job sites, then have several times. due out later this month. It’s his version of life with Scarfo, a atlantic City, as we all know, had been a down-at- your general contractor give Scarf Inc. the cement work. And “I said, `Vince, get some ice. Come on. Let’s make some personal perspective that will be fascinating to read. But like the-heels resort, a dowager Queen that had long ago lost while you were at it, it might be wise to hire a company owned drinks,’” he said. “And he walks over and he goes in the all memoirs, it will be a subjective rather than objective take her luster. Scarfo, a scuffling, violent mob soldier, was her by the Merlino brothers, Salvatore and Lawrence, to do the refrigerator, gets the ice and when he reached for a glass in the on events. underworld caretaker. He had been sent there – banished rebar work. The Merlinos were Scarfo’s top associates in the cabinet, I shot him in the back of the head.” Keep the Falcone murder in mind when you pick up the book. might be a better word -- in the mid 1960s to look after the mob and would soon climb the ladder with him and Leonetti. Falcone fell to the kitchen floor. whether Leonetti has found redemption and turned Philadelphia mob’s interests. That’s the way things played out and that’s why Falcone “Now my uncle leans over to check his heart, to see if it his life around is an unanswerable question. But perhaps he didn’t have a lot to do. had a problem. was still beating,” Leonetti said. one place to look for the answer is in the story of a singular casino gambling changed all that. Falcone had been a friend of Leonetti’s. In fact, there it was. Scarfo told Leonetti to shoot Falcone again. event that defined a time. The murder of Vincent Falcone, a construction boom brought millions of dollars into the are those who say he taught the young wiseguy the cement “So I shot him in the heart,” Leonetti said. cement contractor, said a lot about who Scarfo and Leonetti city. The gamblers and tourists who would flock to the casino- business. Falcone was, as you might imagine, less than pleased They hogtied the body and wrapped it in a blanket before were and where the Ducktown gangsters and Atlantic City hotels that were then being brought millions more. Scarfo rode over the monopoly that Scarf Inc. had established in casino taking it to the car. All the while, Scarfo was beside himself, were heading. that wave to the top of the mob. And he brought his nephew construction and had begun to grouse publicly about it. He cackling like a banty rooster. The Falcone hit occurred a little more than a year after and protégé with him. also described Scarfo as “crazy.” “I love this,” Scarfo said. “I just love this.” Resorts International opened. Resorts’ success – people were one of their first moves was a decision to get into the scarfo, in fact, may have been nuts. And also paranoid. it was a senseless murder, but it set a tone that continued literally lined up down the Boardwalk to get in – created construction business. They opened Scarf Inc. – subtlety Several investigators would eventually describe him as a for the next 10 years. Scarfo benefitted from two murders that a gold rush with a half dozen other casinos fast-tracking was never Scarfo’s strong point – a cement contracting homicidal psychopath. But even if accurate, those labels did he had nothing to do with; the March 1980 assassination of

The hog-tied body of Scarfo’s ultimate successor, Vincent Falcone dumped Joseph “Skinny Joey” in the trunk of his car Merlino, the son of Chuckie Merlino, reportedly retired and living away from the mob in Southern Florida

Salvatore “Salvie” Testa Former disgraced and his father Philip Atlantic City Mayor “Chicken Man” Testa Mike Matthews mob boss Angelo Bruno in South Philadelphia and the nail- he set his nephew on a different career path. down by a mob associate who posed as a flower deliveryman. during his morning radio news broadcasts. The nickname bomb murder of Bruno’s successor, Philip “Chicken Man” whether Leonetti was forced into the life or willingly The shooter showed up at McCullough’s home at stuck. Leonetti hated it. Scarfo thought it was great. Testa on March 15 of the following year. chose it depends on your perspective. Christmastime with poinsettia plants. When he put the plants Guys in their business would pay for a nickname like that Testa had been Scarfo’s mentor and had made him crime oscar Goodman, the criminal defense attorney who down, he pulled a gun and pumped two bullets into the union and the reputation that it implied, Scarfo said. family consigliere. With the backing of the Genovese crime represented Leonetti in a series of trials in federal andC ommon leader’s chest. crazy Phil was violent. Crazy Phil was ruthless. Crazy Phil family in New York, Scarfo moved against those within Pleas Court in Philadelphia in the 1980s has a different view of when Salvatore Testa became the fastest rising mobster would pump a bullet into the back of a friend’s head and then his own organization who were suspected of the Testa hit. his client than the one expressed by DeSimone. in South Philadelphia, he too was marked for death. Scarfo shoot him again in the chest. Crazy Phil was who his uncle Salvatore Testa, the Chicken’s Man’s charismatic young son, “He was not what he appeared to be,” said Goodman, feared the younger Testa was building his own organization. wanted Leonetti to be. was the point man for the Scarfo faction in the battle, nearly who served three terms as mayor of Las Vegas after a high He wasn’t, but that didn’t matter to the paranoid mob boss. But is that who Phil Leonetti really was? losing an arm when he was hit with a shotgun blast while profile career as a “mob lawyer” whose clients including “Salvie was with my uncle one-thousand percent,” Thirty-three years later, there’s still no clear cut answer. lunching on clams on the half shell at a Ninth Street seafood Tony Spilotro and Lefty Rosenthal, the real life characters on Leonetti once said while recalling the tragic events that led Ask the question of ten different people who dealt with the shop in South Philadelphia. whom the movie “Casino” was based. to Testa’s murder. “He would never double-cross him, but my soft-spoken and handsome young wiseguy and you’ll come scarfo solidified his hold and ruled as boss from 1981 leonetti’s defection was a major blow to organized uncle said, `Look, why do I have to take a chance on this guy away with ten different answers. until 1989. Leonetti was his underboss. Salvatore Testa was a crime up and down the East Coast. He never had to testify getting powerful and trying to kill me one day.’” one person you can’t ask, however, is Vincent Falcone. capo and top lieutenant. During those years, nearly two dozen against his uncle, who was already (and still is) serving so he put a contract on the young Testa’s life. And that may speak volumes. terms for racketeering and extortion convictions. But he mob members and associates were killed as Scarfo rose to scarfo, said his nephew, used to quote Paul Muni, the Images for this article provided by: The Philadelphia Inquirer, power and then moved to eliminate anyone he perceived as a helped prosecutors in a half dozen jurisdictions win dozens actor in the 1930s gangland classic movie “Scarface.” The AP and The Press of Atlantic City potential rival. of convictions. “You’ve got to kill people and keep on killing them to be leonetti, after become a cooperating witness, frankly simply put, Leonetti knew where the bodies were buried. the boss,” Leonetti said his uncle would say. “You just can’t admitted that he been involved in 10 murders. Asked if he in addition to being a hitman, he had been the mob’s stop. You’ve got to keep on killing.” thought he was ruthless, he quietly said, “No.” point man in dozens of other underworld gambits. He was, it was all part of an underworld management style that Scarfo Mafia Prince is available for when a defense attorney chided him and mockingly asked for example, the gangster who coordinated one of the Scarfo’s established and that Leonetti, even if reluctantly, helped enforce. pre-order at Amazon.com. if he even knew what it meant to be ruthless, Leonetti offered a organization’s boldest moves – the corruption of Atlantic City in the midst of all the violence back in the early 1980s, For more information classic line that sums up his underworld philosophy. Mayor Mike Matthews. Michael Schurman, one of the best reporters to ever cover on Philip Leonetti, visit “I know what it means to be ruthless,” he said. “But I don’t matthews, who ended up sentenced to prison for 15 years, Atlantic City, started referring to Leonetti as C“ razy Phil” www.themafiaprince.com remember ever doing anything, as a matter of fact I know for was in the mob’s pocket. sure, I never did nothing ruthless besides, well, I would kill “We made him mayor,” Leonetti once boasted. “He was people. But that’s our life. That’s what we do.” under the protection of our family. Whatever our family told There was no moral dilemma. him to do, he had to do.” no debate over what it meant to murder another human being. and if he didn’t? Atlantic City has changed greatly in recent years. Yet Angelo’s, located in no question of right or wrong. “He would get killed,” Leonetti said. the Ducktown section of Atlantic City, is a restaurant that has endured and flourished for three generations of Mancuso’s - since 1935 - making this restaurant it was, simply, La Cosa Nostra in the era of Nicodemo matthews knew that and while he toyed for a time with an institution in Atlantic City. “Little Nicky” Scarfo. cooperating with the FBI, he ultimately backed away and leonetti, whose father had left him and his mother when pled guilty to bribery charges. At sentencing he offered an More than seventy years of dining excellence have made our homestyle Italian he was just a boy, grew up in his uncle’s shadow. Scarfo was explanation that many believe defines Atlantic City and menu age like a fine Italian wine. Through the years, Angelo’s has become a perennial gathering place for friends and a haven for the hungry. We hope you his only real father figure. So if there is an explanation for the explains its ongoing problems. find your dining experience with us a most pleasurable one. Bon Appetite! violent nature of the handsome hitman, that would be it. “Greed,” Matthews said, “got the better of me.” Freud would have had a field day picking Leonetti’s brain. scarfo’s reign as mob boss was one of the bloodiest in The Mancuso Family Frank DeSimone, the Philadelphia lawyer who helped the history of the Philadelphia/South Jersey crime family. negotiate the cooperation agreement that got Leonetti out Ruling through fear and intimidation, he amassed a small from under a 45-year sentence for racketeering and murder, fortune. He was engaged in labor racketeering, gambling, 2300 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 P: 609-344-2439 F: 609-348-1043 • angelosfairmounttavern.com said recently that it’s not really that complicated. loansharking and outright extortion. Every bookmaker and “He was not the stereotypical (mobster) that the media shylock between Philadelphia and Atlantic City had to pay a portrayed,” DeSimone said. “I believe if he had been in a mob “street tax.” Those who refused had their heads busted. different situation, he could have been a professional…He Those who continued to balk were killed. wanted to go to college. He didn’t relish being in an organized scarfo got his hooks into the Hotel and Restaurant crime situation.” Employees Union which quickly became the largest in the leonetti played basketball at Holy Spirit High School and city and one of the largest in the state. When Philadelphia when he graduated he talked about going to pharmaceutical Roofers Union boss John McCullough tried to split the school. But his uncle said pharmacists “were faggots.” Instead, union in two, taking one faction for himself, he was gunned

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The Story Behind the Michael J. Neustadter Pancreatic Cancer Fund

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Julie, Katie, Michael, Anne, Scott and his wife Lauren at Scott and Lauren’s wedding on October 9, 2010.

michael’s passions included golf, Philadelphia sports, beat it, one year later it refused to let him go. music, summer, and beaches, but he lived most fervently michael would not go in vain. His family responded for his family. The Neustadters are glued at the hip and to their loss and grief in a selfless movement. Transplacing a self-proclaimed close knit family never to be unthread his hope into hope for others, they established a fund in his Michael receiving the Edward R. Knight by anything, including cancer. The family is no stranger name to educate others that this illness exists, and that it can Award for Community Service in 2004 to cancer. Anne’s mother, Shirley Mae, is a breast cancer fatally afflict anyone. survivor. Anne and family members responded in a if ever there was a face for hope, it is Michael profoundly positive and philanthropic way to her own Neustadter’s. His personal mission in life was to help others cancer; they established the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer and he did so with terrific humility. His good nature and n the wake of October’s National Breast Cancer trouble.” Michael Neustadter was such a man. Assistance Fund, a fund which aids breast cancer victims optimistic outlook in the face of this relentless disease Awareness Month, we embark on November, National michael, a noble paradigm, was a lifelong resident of residing in Southeastern New Jersey with certain medical would impress and inspire anyone. This was in addition to Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. As pink Margate, graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1968, necessities. Anne was involved with the advisory committee the already well-respected kind spirit he exercised. Michael fades and purple comes into focus, so too does the attended Kent State University (until the tragic shootings) when in January 2011, cancer struck again. played an integral part in such movements as the relocation Idevastating disease, Pancreatic Cancer. and then graduated from Temple University in 1972. He it was Michael, who was in good shape and led a healthy of Beth Judah Synagogue and, given his interest in healthcare The color purple moonlights as a representative of returned to the area and married Anne Goldberg, the lifestyle, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It and desire to help others, he was also influential in raising nobility, the wounded soldier’s heart and Pancreatic Cancer, daughter of his father’s business partner and close friend, surfaced under the guise of a backache not long after his son funds for the Cancer Center at AtlantiCare who, in turn, paid a disease that has left families grieving, including one local Maxwell Goldberg. He has worked in his family’s hotel was married. True to his nature, he was tirelessly hopeful. homage to him. In the words of David Tilton, the President family who is fighting back. business, the casino business, financial planning and more He believed he would triumph over this greedy and abstruse and Chief Executive Officer of AtlantiCare, “Earlier this Purple was once used in literature to describe a final stage recently served as president of Beth Judah Synagogue and as illness to such an extent that his family was convinced too. year, AtlantiCare dedicated the Michael J. Neustadter Mind, of mourning by Mark Twain, who also wrote, “To be good is Chairman of the Board of the AtlantiCare Health System all Despite an early diagnosis, superior medical care, a positive Body, Spirit Center at our Cancer Care Institute in his honor. noble, but to show others how to be good is nobler and no the while disseminating good will. outlook, exhaustive determination and the belief he would We thought it was fitting to honor Michael in this way as he

42 | The Boardwalk Journal | November 2012 November 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 43 did you know purple is also considered to be the color of good judgment? During the month of November, Pancreatic Cancer Month, local businesses will be promoting the MJN Fund to help spread awareness. Exhibit your own good judgment and find a purple hue that fits you at Steve and Cookies, Scout, Paper Chase, The Pet Salon, Inc., Bellezza Salon or other local participating businesses. They will all be raising money through donations and offering brochures about the fund. The staff at Steve and Cookies will be wearing purple pins, serving with purple cocktail napkins and selling a signature drink for Michael served with stirrers sporting the MJN Fund logo. Scout Clothing will be selling bracelets made by a family friend as well as hand sanitizers and erasers with the fund logo. The recognized the importance of treating the whole person—and of life and not a task for the faint of heart. It takes strength Pet Salon will be dressing dogs in the whole family—in a supportive environment. Family was of character and will to power through adversity and fashion purple accessories and Bellezza Salon everything to him, and he regarded the community as his good out of it. The Michael J. Neustadter Fund will give others at Caesars will be offering purple hair family, too. He was a great friend personally and certainly a the will to fight while continuing Michael’s public service and extensions. Paper Chase will also be beacon to AtlantiCare and our region. He continues to inspire natural impulse to help others. offering their own brand of purple. us to make life better for our patients and our community.” his children are still in shock their dad is not here with For more information or to make a michael was indeed very fond of his AtlantiCare family. them today. Daughter Katie describes their sorrow and longing difference in matters of pancreatic cancer, And as was evident with the dedication of the center and for him every second of every day. Her brother Scott, and go to www.mjnpancreaticfund.org. Julie Neustadter of Margate; Scott Neustadter, of Marina del Rey, California; Katie Neustadter, of endless testimonies, they were of him. AtlantiCare System wife Lauren, named their son Michael to continue their dad’s Margate; with their mother and wife of Michael Neustadter, Anne Neustadter, of Margate. Chairman, Gene Arnone, added, “As a personal friend and legacy, which is also perpetuated by his own children through Board colleague, Michael always impressed me with his concern their own hope, positive outlook and philanthropy. It turns out for others; be it community, AtlantiCare or personal. He these attributes are genetic in the Neustadter family. Katie, a provided empathy, genuine concern and assistance whenever co-founder and spokesperson for the MJN Fund, takes solace possible; while always remaining in the background.” in knowing, “he would be proud to know we are continuing his also with tremendous respect, Alvin Ong of the Rothman passion of making a difference.” Institute shared “Michael was Katie and her siblings, Julie and Scott, along with aunts a great human being who and uncles and grandparents, are making that difference. The deeply cared for people and difference is here and waiting to grow. The difference is the his community which he had MJN Fund. The Fund’s current mission is to educate people terrific vision for; he was and raise monies to dedicate to a more diligent exploration of instrumental in improving the the disease. Katie explained, “The Fund seeks to increase the quality of healthcare for the survival rate of pancreatic cancer by raising awareness, funding residents of Southern New research, and aiding in the discovery of a cure,” and added, “He Jersey.” never gave up and we won’t either.” In turn, that is what his The Fund’s website states, “Michael spent his life family aims to do—improve helping others and giving back to the community…” and the quality of healthcare. with the help of his family he will do the same from beyond. Taking a tragedy and Through the Michael J. Neustadter Fund, Michael still has a turning it into something voice and his magnanimity will live on. Even in his absence, The Neustadter positive is a cruel order he will help others. family huddle

44 | The Boardwalk Journal | November 2012 All photos for this article provided by the Neustadter Family November 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 45 Schultz-Hill Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary “An Autumn’s Eve of Musical Experience” Raises $90.000 with Sold-Out Event

The Schultz Hill Foundation, a private (501c-3) Arts, History and Education Foundation, celebrated its 10th anniversary to a sold out crowd of over 300 attendees with an Autumn’s Eve of musical experience that highlighted professional artists in the tri-state region including the Bay Atlantic Symphony, Harpist Barbara Crowley, Broadway singer Alexandra Paddock and Pianist Lenny Babbish. The evening also included up-and-coming talented student Artists of the Holy Spirit Music Ensemble The Rovinsky Family of Serago Roberts artists such as the Spirit of Music Ensemble, Songwriter- singer Mia Bergman and Master Clarinetist Anthony Ciccone at an “Invitation Only” event at Casa De Cielo in the heart of Atlantic City. There was a special surprise Charles Ingram, Dr. Herman Saatkamp, with Gary Hill guest when former singer of the Supremes, Susaye Greene, and Lloyd D. Levenson, Esq. attended from Los Angeles to show support for the Musical Experience and the arts. The Schultz Hill Foundation has supported over 75 historical and artistic programs and has given over $60,000 to area students in the Arts and Education field. The “Musical Experience” event is the foundation’s major fundraiser. The Foundation continues to grow and expand its outreach and mission in Southern New Jersey. For more information, please go to www.schultz-hill.org. John Sai, Augusta Torres, Lana Randazzo, Gary Hill and Ciro Randazzo CRDA Executive Director John Palmieri, his wife, Dana, and their daughter, Edith (left)

Lauren Gibson, Judge Anthony Gibson, Michael Gibson, Esq., Gary Hill and Allan & Irene Carr

Greater Ocean City Theater Company Director Mayor Rick DePamphilis with his wife, Tom and Jeanne Eisele with Schultz-Hill US New Jersey Congressman Rob Andrews with Karen and Joe Feriozzi, Robert and Dee Matthews with Michael Hartman with Alexandra Paddock Sally, of Linwood Co-Founder, Gary Hill, and celebrity guest Schultz-Hill Co-Founder, John Schultz Cathy and Monty Chase and John Kreamer Susaye Green of The Supremes

46 | The Boardwalk Journal | November 2012 November 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 47 Tilton Fitness Helps You “HIIT” Your Fitness Goals BOXX FOR TOTS hen it comes to burning calories, BOXX FOR TOTS was founded nine years ago by losing fat and improving your GET FIT FOR personal trainer Jon Simon as a means for collecting Wcardiovascular fitness level, science and distributing toys to families in need throughout now tells us that less is more. Recent studies THE HOLIDAYS the Atlantic County area. It has since evolved to serve report that short, high-intensity workouts Join the Holiday HIIT several local organizations, including Gilda’s Club deliver the same or better results than Program at Tilton Fitness and the Atlantic County Women’s Center, as well as exercising at a more moderate pace for hours Are you ready to look an ever-increasing number of local families. Through on end. With today’s packed schedules and feel your best the support and contributions of local businesses and and busy lifestyles, High Intensity Interval for the holidays? community members, combined with Simon’s selfless Training, or HIIT, could be the workout Tilton Fitness will dedication to making the toy drive a success, BOXX FOR TOTS has collected thousands of toys to help provide all the solution you’ve been looking for. spread holiday cheer to countless people in the local What is High Intensity Interval Training? training, support communities. To make the BOXX FOR TOTS toy drive even more simply put, HIIT describes any workout and motivation you This year’s BOXX FOR TOTS toy drive will kick off on exciting, Simon will teach special BOXX FOR TOTS boxing will need to quickly that alternates between intense bursts of Friday, November 23, and will continue through Friday, classes throughout the month of December. He has over achieve your weight activity and fixed periods of less-intense December 21. Members and guests are encouraged to fifteen years of experience in the fitness industry and has loss and fitness built a reputation not only as an exceptional personal activity or even complete rest. HIIT is used bring new, unwrapped toys to any Island Gym location, goals. You’ll find the and all donations will be sent to Island Gym Ventnor to trainer, but also as a world-class trainer for professional by athletes and everyday exercise enthusiasts Tilton Fitness personal trainer Mike Giannetta puts Tilton Fitness member Carol Cowden through a series of exercises. Holiday HIIT Program be distributed to local families and charities. For those boxers and other athletes. During BOXX FOR TOTS, the to lose weight, reach performance goals, and to be a time-saving, who wish to contribute to BOXX FOR TOTS without the normal $10 class fee for Simon’s boxing classes will be enhance strength, stamina and overall fitness Training Director of Tilton Fitness in Mays challenging and hassle of the holiday toy store crowds, BOXX FOR TOTS waived, and instead, participants are asked to bring a and well-being. Landing, “But it’s an effort that pays big highly effective will also be accepting monetary donations. 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in Philadelphia, the princesses are exposed to people and ideas outside their immediate vicinity, giving them the opportunity to gain a larger world-view. what’s more, however, is that they build trust with their mentors, or ambassadors, a crucial step in making an impact in the lives of the princesses. According to the Princess Inc. Facebook page, Princess Inc. was created “in response to the rise in teenage school dropout rates, teenage related crimes (murder and incarceration) and gang activity, teenage pregnancies, and teenage cases of STDs and by a stirring conviction that something needed to be done to restore and reclaim the young ladies in the Atlantic City/Pleasantville area.” Furthermore, “a team was developed with the hopes that the advisors can serve as mentors and role models.” Trust is a crucial first step in that plan. “We are striving to build a legacy of respect and Honoring the Princess in Each Young Lady honor,” explained Cooke. “We want them to know they are loved…to have self-empowerment and self-love.” From left: Indra Owens, Founder and CEO of Princess Inc., Evangelist or the past several years, teacher and counselor, Indra a nutritious dinner is served to all of the princesses, the teens Cooke added that “the teens are phenomenal” and that Keva Cooke, Workshop Coordinator and Chaplin and Automne Bennett, Owens, of Atlantic City, was thinking about an idea. An will take part in a workshop about anything from “Personal “they are a family.” Co-Founder and CFO of Princess Inc. idea that would bring the young girls of her area together Development, citizenship, abstinence, college/career planning, The princesses are supported by the ambassadors, with female mentors, an idea that let the young ladies nutrition and women’s health, academic excellence and integrity, and by their own families, who attend ceremonies like Fknow that whatever their particular circumstance or struggle, community service, literacy, art therapy, or financial literacy,” the ‘Purity Ceremony’, where the princesses commit each was a “princess”. according to the Princess Inc. website. to abstaining from pre-marital sex, and receive a ring her idea came to fruition with the establishment of Princess, and the workshops are top notch. For example, in October, to signify their pledge. Princess Inc. received donations Inc. in Atlantic City, a non-profit 501c3 that focuses on offering Celebrity Stylist Tish Thomas came and encouraged the young for the ceremony and banquet from Atlantic City “the young ladies, most of whom were facing the challenges of ladies to start “building a great work ethic”. Thomas shared Councilmen Aaron “Sporty” Randolph and Mo Delgado, poverty and the struggles life offers in most urban communities stories of her setbacks and successes with the girls. Later the as well as other community members. the opportunity to see and believe in their inherent splendor, same month, the princesses were involved in a ‘Real talk’ with The community has provided in other ways too. The supremacy, and potential,” according to the Princess, Inc. website. cancer survivor, Kelly Pitman. This month, the princesses are ‘Princess Pantry’—the organization’s “official donation Princess, Inc. hit the ground running in 2011, starting as an scheduled to go camping with the Girl Scouts, participate in and distribution vessel” according to princessinc.org—is after-school opportunity for young ladies, ages 13 to 22, before their own Holiday Extravaganza, where they plan holiday mail available to the princesses as a place to go to get whatever becoming incorporated in January 2012. Non-profit status was for our heroes as well as donate to their first annual toy drive, they might need, whether it is deodorant, nail polish, just approved this past October. It seemed almost providential and serve soup at Sister Jean’s kitchen in Atlantic City. clothing or toothbrushes. The idea behind the Princess how wonderfully everything came together. In fact, Board Princess Inc., enables Pantry, according to the organization, is that “people Member and Workshop Coordinator, Evangelist Keva Cooke, ‘princesses’—typically at risk often feel embarrassed and ashamed when in need”. The describes everything else falling into place, saying, “There are teenage girls of color from ages Princess Pantry is meant to serve as a comfortable and no limits with God…Miss Shermaine Gunter-Gary got us the 13-22 , most of whom come safe place for the girls to have their needs met. Ideally, the Powell Building two Thursdays a month at no charge, Debbie from single parent homes Pantry will evolve to become a full time decorated space. Washington from the Pleasantville Recreation Center brings and low socioeconomic This is just one of the ways in which the organization the Pleasantville girls to and from the meeting at no charge, an backgrounds—to participate hopes to grow. They would also like to have their own accountant reached out to us…she wants to work voluntarily.” in a variety of experiences, headquarters where they could meet weekly. with support from the community, six board members and all aimed at educating Keva Cooke shared that while she has seen “so much one financial accountant, Princess, Inc. has the capacity to enroll and informing them in growth” in the girls, Princess Inc. saved her life as well. 30 young women per year, on a first come, first serve basis.O pen multiple areas of their “When it came into my life, I had just lost a lot of people. enrollment takes place in December. lives. From volunteering I felt that I had to do something. Princess Inc. fell into my so what does this mean for the young ladies, or princesses, at The Ronald McDonald life. It was a blessing.” From the sound of it, Princess Inc. has been “a blessing” involved? First, there are bi-monthly meetings, called ‘Royal House to attending a Youth Princess Inc. giving back at Gatherings’ held on Thursdays at 6:00, where, after prayer and Empowerment Conference The Ronald McDonald House to everyone involved. in Philadelphia

50 | The Boardwalk Journal | November 2012 November 2012 | The Boardwalk Journal | 51 Facebook messages, texts and tweets from people who wanted to help. They contacted me because they weren’t sure how. It was so exciting By Mi c h e ll e Da w n Mo o n e y when I was able to join Dan to announce an NBC40 Sandy Relief drive SANDY:SANDY: BeforeBefore andand AfterAfter during the first week of November that allowed us to accept monetary s many of you may know, the last few months for me have been and item donations from our generous viewers. If you weren’t able to quite full with making plans to marry the most amazing man in take part, there are a number of other ways you can still help. the world, who I am deliriously happy to say is now my husband. The holiday season is always a tough time for many families to AThe weeks leading up to our wedding were a bit hectic, with plans to buy make ends meet, and with so many taking a hard hit from Sandy our a house not going nearly as smoothly as we had hoped and us scrambling support for family, friends, and neighbors in a time of crisis will be to find a place to live once we were married, even if it was just long enough needed now more than ever. While we stopped taking item donations for us to regroup and take a deep breath before starting the hunt for a home on November 9th, anyone can still make a monetary donation (no once again. We settled into a wonderful winter rental that allowed us to cash please) to the NBC40 Sandy Relief Fund set up with Ocean focus all of our attention to making the final preparations for the wedding. City Home Bank. Additionally, I will have one of my singles, “Rescue while there was chatter of a possible earthquake the morning of Me’, available on iTunes, where 100% of proceeds will go directly to the relief efforts for those devastated by Hurricane Sandy. For more October 20th, the day could not have been more perfect. My pal and Mooney’s Wedding Day co-worker Dan Skeldon had been texting me personalized forecasts Images Anton information you can log onto www.michelledawnmooney.com. I will Michelle Dawn Mooney, Al Roker and Dan Skeldon also try to post as much information about other local fundraisers held leading up to the big day and hesitantly cautioned that there might be heartache at the hands of Sandy. The days that followed were filled by churches and other organizations looking to contribute to the Sandy some rainy weather still moving out of the area the morning of. While with views of more destruction, more sighs of relief from those who relief efforts on my Facebook and Twitter accounts, both of which can the night of our rehearsal dinner was wrapped in a thick soupy fog, come back to work on Tuesday, the day after the Atlantic City area had come back to their homes to find everything still intact, and be accessed from my website. fortunately the storm system moved through the area a little sooner took a direct hit from Sandy. As our Chief Meteorologist, Dan was now unfortunately more stories of heartache with people who lost so much, lastly, I want to take a moment to say how very proud I am to than first forecasted and there were nothing but blue skies and plenty bleary eyed after having worked nearly 24-7 for several days with short or in some cases everything. Our NBC40 family was not immune as be a part of this community. When tragedy struck, the response from of sunshine for the day I said, “I do”. Little did we all know how quickly naps here and there. He too was an evacuee, but instead of staying with several people were directly affected. Hearts broke for them and for the NBC40’s viewing audience was immediate and overwhelming. I am things would change. friends or family, he had set up temporary residence at our studios as he others who we knew were in need of help. continuously touched by your generosity, especially when members after what seemed like a fairytale wedding, my husband andI tried to monitor the situation and report as much information as quickly here is the good part. Like many of you have probably heard me of our community find themselves in a time of need. While it is made our way to what was a picturesque place in the Poconos. We spent as possible about the current status of areas hardest hit. I almost felt say before, South Jersey residents have some of the biggest hearts I heartbreaking to think of how many people have been affected by Sandy, Monday and Tuesday taking in all the gorgeous fall foliage when word guilty coming back after a nearly two week vacation when I saw in my have ever seen. It never ceases to amaze me just how quick everyone is it is so heartwarming to know that there are so many out there who are started to spread about the latest tropical storm named Sandy, who at co-workers faces the toll that long hours and sleepless nights in nearby to lend a helping hand or offer assistance during these times of need. the time seemed to be a very minimal threat to our area. Two days later, hotel rooms had taken. While I was not quite as refreshed as I imagined As soon as Sandy struck, I was inundated with phone calls, emails, willing to do anything they can to help. God bless! it was quite a different story.N ewer storm models showed the potential I would be on my first day back,I felt very fortunate to have had the for Sandy to have a major impact on the New Jersey Coastline. Try as chance to get away for awhile and was ready to jump back in and help. we did to leave the craziness of our hectic lives behind in South Jersey, with the destruction in Atlantic City making international our minds started to wander back home as we had just moved into a headlines it was no surprise that a number of state and national agencies temporary residence that happened to be positioned on the beach block set up shop in our area. Some of the biggest names in the news business of one of the barrier islands. We knew that the honeymoon would have were making their way to the East Coast. Amid the heightened emotions Come home to Cousin Mario’s to be cut short, or at least paused for a day, so that we could go home and of seeing so much devastation in our own back yard, there was a small shore up the house. wave of excitement that quickly spread through the newsroom when we so, late Friday night, we moved boxes and boxes of clothes, pictures, got the call that one of my favorite television personalities, weatherman Christmas decorations and wedding presents from the ground floor to the Al Roker, was headed down to Atlantic City and needed two of our 2nd level, just to be safe. As the storm coverage became more continuous photographers to help out. He and his crew later stopped by our station and predictions had Sandy coming closer and closer to setting her mark as the technical aspects of feeding footage to the national network base on South Jersey, we decided it was best to stick close to home rather than played out. It was definitely a bright spot for so many of the staff as head out and pick up our Poconos trip where we left off. he was overly gracious when asked to take pictures. His kindness and Two days later, two newlyweds were forced to evacuate, but were comedic wit on air proved to be just as true in person. What a nice man! thankful to be offered comfortable accommodations with family. Sandy The following day proved to be equally busy with the news that Live Music came in with a vengeance October 29th, my birthday, as we searched President Obama and Governor Christie would be teaming up to get a Thursday - Friday desperately for an open restaurant to celebrate. I was overly content with first hand look at the widespread destruction that Sandy had left behind happy hour 12 - 7 a Vanilla Cappuccino from Wawa, considering the circumstances that at the Jersey Shore. Before heading into work early, I was able to get pretty much anything and over to the barrier islands and take some video and a few pictures of the DaiLy Drink speciaLs everything was closed. We aftermath of the storm as residents slowly started to assess the damage. Full BanqueT were forced to stay indoors I was also able to sneak a peak of my own residence, which as you may FaciliTies and became addicted to remember was in very close proximity to the beach. My heart raced as Take OuT & watching each and every I passed each street, getting closer to home. What I found was nothing delivery availaBle piece of footage that began short of a miracle, as not one drop of floodwater seemed to have entered to give us the first glimpses the structure. My spirits soared. What an amazing blessing! check us OuT of damage from Sandy hours From there it was straight to the office on what would be another on The WeB or before she would even make crazy day. All eyes were on Brigantine and the Atlantic County area Be our Friend landfall on the Jersey Shore. as President Obama and Governor Christie seemed to put their on FaceBook i was scheduled to partisanship aside to address an area that had suffered so much

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Finding the perfect gift for the sports Tickets to the Sixers, Eagles, Phillies and fan in your life this holiday season seems easy to do…just get on hopefully the Flyers. With HDTV, season tickets aren’t as the internet and research top sports gifts. With such an array of popular, but 6-10 game packages are very popular. There is nothing options, however, the choices can be overwhelming. Here, The like being there and your sports fan will certainly appreciate it. Boardwalk Journal has done the legwork for you. After looking at hundreds of lists of top items, as well as surveying local sports nuts who uncannily chose many of the same items, we’ve compiled a list of items that are universally sought after by sports fans. After looking at hundreds of lists, here are some items that come up almost every time. NFL Redzone Package. If you are a Comcast customer, the Exotics XCG6 Golf Clubs: This Redzone is addictive. No commercials and each game is featured exclusive, Chicago-based company makes all during scoring moments. The package also gives you NBA, College, their clubs in the USA. This is very rare in today’s MLB and NHL Channels. golf industry as the majority of clubs are made in China. Exotics spends more per club than any other company in manufacturing because they do not sponsor Bose speaker armband and tour pros. Over 50 pros on tour use Exotics clubs without Bose solo TV speaker. When receiving compensation. If you truly want to give your you are working out, the Bose armband golfer the finest clubs with the most exotic and expensive and earphones for your iPod is a great gift technology, go for Exotics. for the workout warrior. When you are watching sports at home, the Bose solo speaker makes you feel like you are at the Garmin GPS Golf Watch: Get your game. Not bad for watching movies either! yardage to the green and the time too!

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A gift that keeps giving, but takes a “little tact”—a membership to Tilton Fitness Club. It’s number 10 because it is With several locations in South Jersey, Tilton Fitness is a stone’s not a personal favorite. throw away from your door. There is something for everyone at I prefer the real thing. Tilton—cardio, free weights, machines, and every type of class But the latest video game or video game imaginable. Go to tiltonftiness.com and inquire about all they offer system is always a simple way to your today! sports fans heart. It is not the most creative gift, but it certainly is the safest Do you have a basketball player and easiest on the list. Connected to in the family? Don’t just get the basket the internet, you can play your favorite for the driveway! Get the return net that returns sports video game against anyone from makes and misses and makes practice easy. If you anywhere. Even for me, that’s pretty cool. love basketball, this is a must.

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eople have a lot to say about Romanelli’s Davenport swears by the chicken salad wrap with Restaurants—Romanelli’s on the grapes. From the cinnamon bun French toast Green in Linwood and Romanelli’s with strawberries and bananas to the #4 salad Garden Café in Galloway. “The (assorted greens, craisins, walnuts, feta, tomato, order omelets and breakfast sandwiches, pancakes cioppino (shrimp, Psandwiches are great and so are the salads.” “I carrots, egg, and cucumber in balsamic dressing), and French toast—all for reasonable prices. scallops, crab claws get trays there for parties…excellent!” “The #4 favorites range from sweet breakfasts to savory lunches are just as good. The only down side? & clams simmered salad is delish!” “We order lunch from there all lunches and everything in between. There are so many mouth-watering options that the in a red sauce the time at work…very good!” And just as good, in business for over thirty years, the folks choice can be a hard one. Romanelli’s Style Sandwich over spaghetti for “Awesome!”—it seems that everyone is talking at Romanelli’s are clearly getting things right. options alone can stop you in your tracks. There is $25.99) and Ravioli about Romanelli’s. The original location, Romanelli’s on the Green, the bread to consider—plain, honey wheat, tomato, Florentine with our own Boardwalk Journal contributor, was joined by Romanelli’s Garden Café, giving sundried tomato, spinach, jalapeno-cheddar or crab (cheese ravioli with a creamy Rosa sauce with Felicia Niven, a Northfield resident, adds, “They’ve Galloway residents close access to the almost garlic-herb wraps, Kaiser and sub rolls, white, wheat, spinach & lump crab meat for $18.99). Romanelli’s got great food, always fresh and plentiful. I love legendary establishment. According to their rye, marble rye, and pumpernickel bread, as well as also features chicken entrees like Romanelli’s their specials—always so creative and delicious. website, both Romanelli’s restaurants offer croissants and specialty breads are the choices— chicken marsala (chicken in a marsala wine and It’s my favorite spot for breakfast in the area. Go breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as catering. before you even get to the filling—chicken and mushroom sauce garnished with julienne prosciutto there a few times and the waitresses remember awarded the Best of the Press distinction for broccoli rabe, club sandwiches, Reubens, grilled for $16.99), steak and meat entrees such as the 10 your special orders and preferences. We love best breakfast, the Romanelli’s restaurants offer Portobello, and that raved about chicken salad, ounce Bistro Steak (boneless New York strip steak Romanelli’s so much that we’re there every week.” unforgettable options like theR omanelli’s omelet among many, many others. smothered with peppers and onions for $19.99) everyone is in agreement that Romanelli’s is (3 eggs, roasted peppers, spinach, portabella in addition to the well priced specialty and a fresh fish menu prepared to order. terrific. The only dispute is exactly which menu mushroom, mozzarella, home fries and toast for sandwiches, both Romanelli’s locations can boast in addition to all of this, Romanelli’s offers a item is the favorite. And it’s no surprise. With a $8.50) and the Cape May Style cheese blintz that’s soups, salads, cheese steaks, cold subs, burgers, and ‘gluten-free’ selection, early bird specials for breakfast menu as extensive as it is diverse, Romanelli’s covered in strawberries, bananas and pecans for traditional deli sandwiches. and dinner, and a kids menu. With these types of has something for everyone, and everyone has $8.99. Of course, Romanelli’s also offers standard dinner options include traditional pasta dishes accommodations, as well as the seemingly limitless a favorite. Northfield resident Lisa Nichols- breakfast fare in a variety of options—made to as well as a selection of gourmet pasta like Romanelli’s menu, there’s almost no reason to go anywhere else.

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As I sit in front of this laptop, mom said, “Don’t worry about my love of food forever. It’s I am listening to the winds us. We are roasting hotdogs not just eating (although that By Anthony Previti still roaring outside after one and beans on the woodstove. part is pretty awesome). It’s of the largest storms ever It’s like camping for us…are the preparation, the care, recorded ravaged the East you guys okay?” Meanwhile, the love, the laughing, the Coast. I find she hasn’t had power enjoyment, and the smile on it difficult for over 24 hours, someone’s face when they to write but was more really enjoy your cooking. about my concerned every morning, monthly with how I I wondered how my lunch was doing. Grandmother could cook exploits And it was for that many people. And storm has also inspired when my this conversation that tradition passed right me to connect with you, friends and family are that reminded me of my down to my own mother. the reader. I have created anniversary of Thomas Edison’s to honor the bank’s top employees currently without power or favorite moments in life. My mom scouts the grocery By Ken Calemmo and Kristine Kodytek a Facebook page so please invention, the incandescent light bulb. from the region. their homes are underwater. when I was young, I stores at least a month before go to www.facebook.com/ Atlantic City’s ocean views and central In 1949, the American Bowling (Also, every restaurant has lived in a single family home Thanksgiving in order to AnthonysOutToLunch and accessibility from surrounding cities Congress opened up forty-six bowling Throughout the years, automobile been closed for the last three with a total of ten relatives. find the largest turkey on the tell me your stories and send not only make it a popular tourist lanes at Boardwalk Hall from February companies including GM, Ford, days anyway…) And every night we ate dinner planet, just so she can invite me your food pictures. I hope destination, but also make it an ideal to April. Chrysler, American Motors, Mercury This week has really together. However, it wasn’t everyone she knows over for everyone made it through location for business (and and DeSoto frequented the Atlantic forced me to be thankful for just the family. Everybody dinner. (And of course, it’s the safely and after contributing entertainment) conventions. In 1964, from August 24–28, more than City convention halls. Education- many things in my life. Right always had a friend (or same process for the Easter to 30 issues of The Boardwalk 20,000 visitors attended the Democratic based organizations including The now, I am thankful to have two or three) over and my Ham). She has to add an extra Journal, it sure would be nice Currently, the city boasts approximately National Convention. At the National Association of Elementary electricity and for the safety Grandmother insisted that leaf to the food table so it will to hear from you guys for a 18,886 hotel rooms for convention convention, Lyndon Johnson was and Secondary School Principals, of my loved ones. This storm they stay for dinner. It was like all fit. And I will proclaim change! attendees to call their temporary homes. nominated for President and even Dr. National Catholic Education has helped me reflect on how an army or “Grand Central now, she makes the best Of course, staying at any of Atlantic Martin Luther King, Jr. was in Atlantic Association, American Library in times of crisis my family Station” as my Grandfather Christmas Prime Rib ever! Tony’s Tip: City’s casino-resorts allows visitors the City for the event. Association, and American has always banded together. would call it. It is my single favorite meal What’s your favorite perfect opportunity to mix business Association of School Administrators (Okay, I’m sure there is a so picture the shear every year. meal and where can we with pleasure. In 1978, Boardwalk Hall hosted the first have held conferences in Atlantic City. relative or two that will ask amount of food we would so, I am thankful for get it? Let Anthony know Antiques and Collectibles Show—an “when are we not in crisis?”) go through on a daily basis. I my family, my friends, our at: www.facebook.com/ Whether convention-goers stay at the event that would eventually grow into Special thanks to Allen “Boo” i just called my parents remember mornings where health, and the memories AnthonysOutToLunch Borgata on The Marina, Revel in the world’s largest antique show. Pergament for his assistance with this to check up on them and my my Grandmother taught me we will always Uptown, Bally’s in Midtown, or Another worldwide event, The article. how to peel potatoes have together. Tropicana in Downbeach, they will be International Equestrian Festival, was [email protected] while someone else This article is able to quickly assemble at Atlantic held in Atlantic City in December 1982. sliced them and then dedicated to City’s largest convention spots – Since 1996, The East Coast Gaming she would inspect those moments Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center – within minutes. Congress has brought hundreds of them to make sure and the truly visitors (and still growing) to Atlantic we did it right. I must amazing home- Boardwalk Hall, the city’s first City. The congress has been held at both have peeled 50 pounds cooking that convention hall, was opened on May Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City of potatoes that brings families 31, 1929. United States Vice President, Convention Center, as well as the city’s morning, but it’s these and friends Charles Curtis gave the dedicatory newest convention space at Revel. moments that instilled together. This address in front of 30,000 people who were in attendance for the three-day In 2004, Commerce Bank’s mid- opening ceremonies. This first Atlantic region hosted its annual WOW Anthony Previti is a criminal defense attorney who appears frequently in Atlantic County Superior Court and he convention also celebrated the city’s Awards at Boardwalk Hall. The event loves food. If you would like your restaurant featured, please send an email to: [email protected]. 75th anniversary and an international utilized the entire venue and brought commemoration of the 50th more than 5,000 guests to Atlantic City 60 | The Boardwalk Journal | November 2012 curtain call b y Da v i d Sp a t z theresa caputo From TLC’s Long Island Medium WE LOVE THIS IS WHY Trekking Through Springer Saturday, November 24 2PM & 8PM William Shatner’s World He’s the creator of two of the most interesting yet disparate Denny Crane, who characters to burst onto the television screen during the past 20 years. was playing the one is an aging and cagey attorney who can go from judicial character William brilliance to raving lunacy in the blink of an eye. The other is a relentless Shatner.” consumer advocate who’s a couple of pancakes short of a full stack. of all his but William Shatner is quick to point out there’s one common characters, though, thread that connects Denny Crane, the legal eagle he played to Emmy- Shatner, who’s an winning perfection on the drama series Boston Legal and the Priceline amazingly youthful Lou Neglia’s kc & gladys knight Savage men Negotiator, who, it turns out, has more than one life. 81, is quick to ring of combat xliii Friday, November 30 Male Revue Show the Sunshine Band Every Saturday night at Boogie Nights both characters are nuts, Shatner happily acknowledges. acknowledge the Mixed Martial Arts Championship Saturday, November 17 7:30PM – 9PM, doors open at 6:30PM. 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