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Lloyd D. Levenson, Esq. 1200 New Road, Northfield, NJ 08225 31 AN INSIDERS VIEW ON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Michael Gibson, Esq. 34 THERE SHE IS... THE RETURN OF MISS AMERICA Felicia Lowenstein Niven 42 SHORE MEDICAL HOSTS SUMMER 2013 WOMEN'S WELLNESS JOURNEY 44 ST. JUDITH CHARTERS Atlantic City's Most Luxurious Yacht Charter The 48 TONI BRAXTON TURNS 20 Rebecca Leonard Nizam’s 50 THE BEST OF THE BOARDWALK: TROPICANA CASINO & RESORT Authentic Indian Cuisine 58 STAYING ACTIVE AS WE AGE Julianne Dods 59 MIND OVER MOUTH Nancy Adler

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Now Available at Atlantic County The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 | 9 CHEERLEADERS

The 2013 Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders played a friendly skills competition on the beach vs. 1st Responders from communities that were affected by last Fall's "Super Storm Sandy" on the beach in Atlantic City.

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The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 | 11 ACCIDENTS HAPPEN.

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www.gmslaw.com Kudos to Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson for his candid remarks to The Press of Atlantic City regarding his desire to see The John Brooks Recovery Center and Sister Jean’s Kitchen, both of which are on Pacific Avenue and in the heart of what we have been led to believe is something called The Tourism District, moved elsewhere. Levinson told The Press that having both of the aforementioned facilities “in the middle of the Tourism District is not conducive to bringing visitors into Atlantic City” and we couldn’t agree more. Who could forget Levinson duking it out last year with the now former head of the Atlantic City Recuse Mission, arguing that the Mission should have been working on curbing the number of homeless individuals drawn to Atlantic City, as opposed to efforts seeking to increase that population. Once again, we are in agreement with the County Executive on this point. So after taking on Sister Jean’s Kitchen, The John Brooks Recovery Center and The Atlantic City Rescue Mission, many have speculated on what Levinson’s next unpopular cause du jour would be. Would he try to boot The Marine Mammal Stranding Center out of Brigantine? Would he tell Sister Grace Nolan’s Catholic Charities to hightail it out of Ducktown? Our sources tell us that the County Executive has no plans to do either and his focus remains ACCIDENTS HAPPEN. steadfast on improving this “Tourism District”, whatever that is …

Regardless of care and caution, you may become injured or disabled in the workplace. Next the blind will see and the lame will walk … Why is that you ask? Workers’ Compensation is a system created by our legislature which provides beneﬁ ts Because almost three years after resigning on the eve of his planned demotion as Atlantic City’s Chief of Police, there is speculation to any worker who is injured or contracts an illness or disease while working. that John Mooney may be a few steps closer to his goal of regaining his former position following a recent Superior Court ruling that In the event of a job related accident, illness or disease, the Law Firm of Goldenberg, stunned many, but not the former Chief or his very talented attorney Mackler would like you to be aware of what you can do to protect yourself and your John Donnelly. While the fight between Mooney and the city is far from over, there is no doubt that Mooney has won the first round … family. Call one of our 4 conveniently located ofﬁ ces today for a Free Consultation. Boardwalk Journal Political Editor and longtime friend Harry Hurley is set to be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in November and is also the first ever inductee from the Atlantic City area. The future Hall of Famer joins the likes of Philadelphia area broadcasting legends like John Facenda, Herb Clarke, Larry Kane, Sally Star, Richie Ashburn, Harry Kalas, Sid Mark, Jim Gardner, Bill Baldini, Dave Schratweiser, Gene London, Lisa Thomas-Laury, Herb Denenberg, Howard Eskin and Edie Huggins. The very humble ‘Mayor of The Morning’ told The BWJ that learning of his selection was a “dream come true” and that being the first person from South Jersey to be inducted is “very special” to him. Those wishing to see Hurley enshrined in this prestigious fraternity can visit www.broadcastpioneers.com for more information … On September 28th, Boardwalk Journal Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Leonard and Team Endeavor will embark on a 75 mile bicycle ride from Cherry NORTHFIELD ATLANTIC CITY RIO GRANDE VINELAND Hill to Ocean City to raise money for MS in the annual City To Shore 609/646-0222 609/344-7131 609/886-4333 856/839-0953 Ride. Anyone interested in donating to this cause can email us at [email protected] or stop by the Ben & Jerry's at The www.gmslaw.com Borgata and make a donation in person in the Team Endeavor jar or visit Leonard Law Group in Atlantic City to do the same ... The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 | 13 WAYV’S MIKE & DIANE HIT THE WALL AT THE PALM

The Palm Restaurant in Atlantic City recently Photo: Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics hosted a Wall of Fame unveiling for 95.1 WAYV Morning Show Hosts Mike and Diane. The event attracted a huge crowd of family, friends and longtime listeners, who came out to help the popular radio hosts celebrate the prestigious honor.

“Mike and Diane mean so much to me, the restaurant and our community,” said Palm Atlantic City General Manger Paul Sandler. “I am thrilled to be able to see their faces on my wall each and every day, and to be reminded of what exceptional people they are.”

Since its launch 15 years ago, the “Mike & Diane Morning Show” has been a favorite of listeners in Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean and Mike & Diane with Paulie Sandler, General Manager of The Palm Atlantic City Cumberland counties, in great part due to the hosts’ relationships with local residents.

“The caricatures featured on the walls of The Palm are known for their ties to Atlantic City and the greater South Jersey region,” said Diane Mitchell. “Mike and I are thrilled to be recognized as part of the greater Atlantic City area in such a visual and permanent way. We’re happy to celebrate and share this honor with our listeners, and to throw this party as our Members of the 95.1 WAYV team from left to right: Shannon Wray, Tracey Rizen, Mike way of thanking them for being such loyal fans Richman, Diane Mitchell, Casey Bailey, Carol Chipolone, Donna Essick, Gary Fisher over the last 15 years.” and Kim Shipman at the Mike & Diane Wall of Fame caricature unveiling recently held at The Palm Restaurant in Atlantic City.

14 | The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013

Summer Mixer at Steel Pier

The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association (MBCA) Scholarship Foundation held its Annual Summer Mixer & Silent Auction at STEEL PIER overlooking the beach and Boardwalk. The summertime event was sponsored by ACCVA, PNC Bank and Fox Rothschild. More than 400 people braved the summer heat and had a wonderful evening filled with great food, rides and a surprise visit from newly crowned Miss Atlantic City Tiana Cannon. The Silent Auction raised more than $10,000.00 for the MBCA Scholarship Foundation.

Gabrielle Gomes, Sherry Amos and Barbara Gomes at the Jersey Outdoor Media members Chet & Jesse Atkins Silent Auction

Members of The Atlantic City Ballet Summer Camp Dr. & Mrs. Khashayar Salartash with family enjoy Steel Pier

16 | The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 The Fischer family from Fischer Flowers Assemblyman John Amodeo with wife Luann and granddaughter Kayla

Committee Members Kathie McGuire of Shore Medical Entertainment by "Sensa Motion Reggae Band" Center with The Waters Sponsored by PNC Bank

Steel Pier owners and MBCA hosts, The D'Alessandro family enjoy Dr. & Mrs. Ciro Randazzo enjoying The Catonosa Brothers Steel Pier summertime fun with their family

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David Tilton, President and CEO of AtlantiCare, along with Don Guardian, Director, Special Improvement Division, and AtlantiCare Heart Hero Louise Schieder, present the 100th John Palmieri, Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Automated External Defibrillator to John Palmieri, Executive Development Authority, as well as Lori Herndon, President Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development and CEO of AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, and David Authority, on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Tilton, President and CEO of AtlantiCare, were among those marking the occasion.

SOSH ARCHITECTS HOST "FAMILY FUN DAY" IN MEMORY OF MARY BETH DAVIS

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The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 | 23 politics by Harry Hurley, Political Editor of The Boardwalk Journal Cory Booker is Political Superman The Newark Mayor is Poised to Become the Next United States Senator from New Jersey and barely 10 years old. Many over the years have called it "The Case Curse." Case's revenge for being defeated in a Republican Primary for not being conservative enough. Does this sound familiar in our present era?

Political history always repeats itself.

Risking the ire of my many Republican friends, Steve Lonegan cannot defeat Cory Booker in New Jersey. Booker will win by substantial double digits, even in the most off year Photo credit Townsquare Media New Jersey 101.5 election in New Jersey history.

Can anyone stop Mayor Cory Booker from becoming the next United States Senator from Lonegan is extremely bright. He's wildly competent. His knowledge about how New Jersey New Jersey? Sure doesn't look like it. and our Country works are superb.

Booker is the Mayor of Newark and a prohibitive favorite to win both the upcoming However, Booker is straight from Political Central Casting. The fact that his Newark Tuesday, August 13, 2013 United States Senate Special Primary Election and the Special experience is not particularly compelling to launch to the national stage doesn't matter in General Election for United States Senator Frank Lautenberg's unexpired term on the least. Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Harry Hurley is Political Editor serves as the senior programming Booker is packaged so smart and so Booker's Primary Election opponents stylistically, that substance, or, even a lack of The Boardwalk Journal. Hurley consultant. He has hosted various are: United States Congressman Frank is the president of Harry Hurley of substance doesn't matter. Pallone, D-6; United States Congressman programs for local television and Consulting and Communications, is the editor and publisher of Rush Holt, D-12 and New Jersey General LLC. He hosts the daily talk Like an action super hero, Booker ran Assembly Speaker Shelia Oliver. radio program “Hurley in the his news and information into a burning building and rescued his Morning” 6-10 a.m. weekdays website,www.harryhurley. neighbor. In blinding smoke, with fire and Despite their many year's of federal and on Townsquare Media, WPG com. Send comments to embers raining from the ceiling above, state level service, they stand no chance. Talk Radio 1450, where he also [email protected]. out came Booker with his neighbor In fact, Booker may outpoll them all draped over his shoulder. Booker called it combined on Election Day. He's at 49 his"Come-to-Jesus" moment. percent to 51 percent of the vote right now, depending on the poll. Booker ended up with second degree burns and a significant case of smoke inhalation. You Booker is so far ahead, he doesn't even attend candidate forums and debates. He doesn't can't make this stuff up. even have to dignify his opponents and be seen with them at the same time and place. The Twitter Universe was calling Booker, "Superman." How can you compete against a I've been covering elections for almost a quarter of a century. I've never witnessed anything Super Hero? like it. Booker has overwhelmed and dominated in a way we've never seen before. For an encore, Booker also rescued a freezing dog. This is no joke. He did it. Even with the late Senator Frank Lautenberg's family lining up squarely behind Congressman Pallone; Pallone can do no better then about 12 percent of the vote at this Booker has personally shoveled his fellow residents out of deep snow. He moved into very time. dilapidated housing. This gave Booker street cred with some of the toughest elements of Newark City. When Super Styorm Sandy hit, Booker invited many residents to his own Congressman Holt hits around 9 percent and Speaker Oliver is barely a measurable statistic home and catered food and provided shelter for them. at 2 to 3 percent. One more example of Booker taking action into his own hands. He was driving one day The only suspense that remains in the Democratic Primary is whether Booker hits 50 and came across a broken street light. Did he phone in a work order to his public works percent of the vote. Maybe he will. Maybe he won't. But, he will win by at least 30 percent department? No ... Booker fixed the street light himself. It still works today. over his closest challenger, which will probably be Pallone. His critics like to call him "Story Booker," but, the truth is, Booker backs it all up. There's no On the Republican side, there is an even bigger blowout coming. Former Bogata Mayor, embellishment. It's all true. Steve Lonegan will crush his only challenger, Alieta Eck. Lonegan will defeat Eck by at a minimum of 30-40 percent. So, in the end, whether Booker can balance a budget. Craft a piece of legislation. Or, even chew bubble gum and walk at the same time ... Booker wins the upcoming Special General The next question is: Can Lonegan defeat Booker? No Republican has won an election for Election and it won't be close. It can't be close. the United States Senate in New Jersey since then popular Senator Clifford Case in 1972. Unless Lonegan finds Booker's kryptonite in That was the same year that idiot political burglars broke into the Watergate Hotel and a the next 8 weeks. future New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie was playing catcher in Little League baseball Harry Hurley The Voice of South Jersey Weekdays 6am to 10am

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I am also very I remember being pregnant with my second son and I would take Jack dependent on an uninterrupted 8 hour night of sleep. My husband and I to music class. All the moms knew the songs and would sing along and grew up together making mistakes along the way while forming a closer dance to the music, while I was slumped over in the corner sleeping. bond. We were kids having kids. When I gave birth to our first born, it The other moms would play these music CD's in their cars so they and was the first time I ever cried from happiness. It was the happiest and their babies would be familiar with the songs. When I was in my car, I scariest day of my life. And so my life long adventure began. listened to music I wanted to hear. Between Baby Einstein and rocking the boys to sleep to Delilah on the radio, I was ready to scream. Believe it When I was 8 months pregnant, my husband and I thought it would be or not Delilah has been through everything and can relate to everyone’s a great idea to go to a breast feeding course. By this time my boobs were problems. I actually called once in a delusional state of insomnia, but porn style size double E's. The instructor was demonstrating the proper was put on hold for too long and I hung up. way to cradle our boobs and started squeezing her own tits over and over in a milking type manner. It seemed more sexual then educational. If you were to come into my kitchen and see my pantry, it looks like it My husband and I, being super immature, started laughing and used belongs in Willy Wonka's house. The racks are filled with Oreos, Doritos, the "I have diarrhea" excuse and shimmied our way out of there. From Luck Charms, marshmallows, Snickers, and M&M's galore. 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MISS AMERICA – BACK HOME WHERE SHE BELONGS

As the days grow impressive careers in business, shorter and shorter government, and entertainment. and there begins to (Think of Phyllis George, Lee be an occasional Meriwether, and Mary Ann Mobley, for nip in the air, we example.) 1945’s winner, Bess know that the Myerson, not only excelled in show arrival of autumn business but served as Commissioner will not be far off and with it, the end of of Consumer Affairs of the City of New another glorious summer at the shore. York and was a candidate for United But for most of us growing up, the States Senate. summer season at the shore was Local residents, of course, have a prolonged by the jewel in the crown of America” tune every year he hosted particularly strong affection for the Atlantic City events – The Miss America from 1955 through 1979. pageant, so many of us having attended Pageant. I think most of us thought it was a the finals or the preliminaries, served To me and to so many Americans, truly sad day for Atlantic City when the as host families, ushers, or otherwise Atlantic City, Miss America, and Bert pageant moved to Las Vegas in 2006. Its been involved in the event. Many Parks, for that matter, are all return to Atlantic City in September of locals will remember the strict rules inextricably intertwined in our this year is, in my mind, proof that right safeguarding the privacy of the recollections. (I often wondered what will prevail. contestants. An innocent greeting Bert Parks did the other 364 days of the Although there is cheap humor in addressed to a contestant by a man year. In fact, he hosted game shows, making fun of the pageant contestants would, for example, inevitably be guest-starred on numerous television and their answers to tricky questions, answered by the girl’s chaperone. series, and was a long-time fixture on the criteria for victory have changed The pageant this year will have a radio.) With these fond memories over the years and the quality of special significance in showing firmly in mind, I am delighted to have contestants has never been higher. Not America once again the resilience of Miss America finally return to Atlantic simply a “beauty” contest, winners are Atlantic City and of the New Jersey City, her true home. expected to excel in talent, in their shore after last year’s storms. When As most of my readers know, the Miss personal interviews, in their poise under viewers tune into the program on ABC, America pageant grew out of a “Fall pressure, as well as in their appearance they will see a beautiful city filled with Frolic” parade in 1920 which gradually and fitness in a swimsuit. happy tourists enjoying one of the evolved into an “Inter-city Beauty” The Miss America program, together iconic events on the American calendar. contest culminating in the award of the with its State and local affiliates, is the title of “Golden Mermaid.” By 1922, the largest source of scholarship money to Lloyd D. Levenson is Chief Executive term “Miss America” came into use. The young women in the world. Any Officer of the Atlantic City-based law firm pageant became a consistent television parent with a daughter in college or Cooper Levenson and Chairman of the firm’s ratings winner starting in 1954. graduate school sympathizes with this Casino Law Departments in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Mr. Levenson may be reached at I mentioned Bert Parks earlier, and he aspect in particular. (609)344-3161 or by email at crooned the famous “There She Is, Miss Past winners have developed [email protected]. 30 | The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 | 31 Together, We Are Planetree N E & O Shore Medical Center is proud to be the first and only hospital in O N New Jersey, and one of only 39 healthcare organizations worldwide, E L to receive Planetree Designation for Patient-Centered Care. H Y While recognition is great, our biggest reward is in the quality of care

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What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Except of course, for the coveted Miss America Pageant. This fall, after an eight-year absence, Atlantic City welcomes back “the” event of the season, the equivalent of Atlantic City’s own World Series or Super Bowl as described by one city promoter. Here she comes…Miss America…and this year in particular, it’s going to be historic.

34 | The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 2013 Miss America Mallory Hagan The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 | 35 She was a tiny thing, standing a little over five feet tall and weighing just 108 pounds. With waves of light brown curly hair, Margaret Gorman resembled screen star Mary Pickford. Maybe that’s why she beat 1,000 other girls who also submitted their photos to the Washington Herald to win an entry in that first pageant.

But whatever the reason, Margaret found herself at age 16 competing in the 1921 Inter-City Beauty Contest in Atlantic City. It was part of the Atlantic City Fall Pageant, conceived by the business community as a way to extend the summer season. With a bather’s revue, a rolling chair parade, night spectacle and beauty contest, it was quite the weekend. The eight contestants were treated to dinner and a vaudeville show. A hostess committee accompanied them to beachfront hotels.

The judging panel found young Margaret endearing. So did the public, whose votes accounted for 50 percent of each girl’s score. Margaret won “The Most Beautiful Bathing Girl in America” which came with a Golden Mermaid trophy. It would be the start of something bigger than the city’s business community could ever imagine.

A Tradition Is Born

The next year, there were 58 contestants including 10 from New York State. The parade featured 21 brass bands, two orchestras, 250 floats and rolling chairs swathed in fresh flowers. Cannons boomed. Airplanes showered the contestants with confetti.

The early Miss America candidates didn’t have to worry about talent, community service or a platform. But that would change. Talent was added to the competition in 1935. Bess Myerson, the first college graduate to serve as Miss America, received the first scholarship grant, in the amount of $5,000. By the 1950s, Miss America was a formidable scholarship resource with a Scholarship Fund of over $250,000. (Today Miss America is the world’s largest provider of scholarships for young women in the world.)

The things we associate with Miss America came to pass over the years. In 1954, the pageant was nationally televised for the first time, a live event broadcast in black-and-white on ABC. At the time, it broke viewership records with an audience of 27 million viewers. The following year, Bert Parks began his 25-year tenure as Master of Ceremonies, introducing the pageant’s theme song, “There She Is, Miss America.” Contestant “platforms” were introduced in 1989.

Leaving Atlantic City

The one constant throughout was Atlantic City. And the city was more than a backdrop for the pageant. The organizers, the sponsors, the staff all lived in the region. So did the volunteers who served as pageant hostesses, a role that often was passed down in families.

Then there was the “Show Us Your Shoes” parade on the Boardwalk each year, attended by generations of families. And there was the Press photo the morning after crowning—you know the one—of Miss America frolicking in the waves.

36 | The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 People here rallied behind the pageant as much as any sports team, noted Jeff Guaracino, Chief Strategy and Communications Officer for the Atlantic City Alliance (ACA). He called it “Atlantic City’s own World Series or Super Bowl”—the pageant was that important to fans. That was why there was a collective sigh, and a gaping hole, when Miss America left for Las Vegas in 2005, citing financial reasons.

For the next few years, the pageant would drift, trying to find a foothold on Country Music Television or TLC. That’s about the timeframe that Sam Haskell was recruited.

“I had just stepped down from a very powerful job in entertainment,” said the former Executive Vice President and Worldwide Head of Television for the William Morris Talent Agency. “That’s when I was approached by two friends, Phyllis George (Miss America 1971) and Donna Axum (Miss America 1964). They said they needed my help on the board of the Miss America Organization. I agreed to do it for one year. And within that year, I was elected Chairman. I couldn’t turn down an organization that makes available more than $45 million in scholarships each year. So here I am.”

Under Haskell’s leadership, the Miss America Pageant was reinvigorated. “I had to take an organization that was considered too old, where the average age viewer was 58, and make it relevant for network TV,” he said. “I took a lot of hits for creating the reality show for TLC, but it helped to drop our median age viewer to 37. And that got the attention of ABC.”

Haskell also wanted the pageant in Atlantic City. “Las Vegas was very good to us,” he said, “but Las Vegas has many major events each year. In Atlantic City, Miss America is THE event.” So he started investigating possibilities.

Jeff Vasser, President of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA) received a call last spring from Art McMaster, then CEO and President of the Miss America Organization. “He invited me to lunch and asked if the community would support the return of the pageant,” remembered Jeff. “Around the same time, the Lieutenant Governor was calling Art’s office. The important point is that everyone was trying to do the same thing. The timing was right to bring Miss America back to Atlantic City.”

A Triumphant Return

Governor Chris Christie made the official announcement along with the Miss America Organization, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), the ACCVA and the ACA. A three-year contract was signed.

The move made headlines around the country. Jeff Guaracino of the ACA, the agency, reflected on the power of the announcement. “No matter how successful we would have been in repositioning Atlantic City as a travel destination,” he said, “people would have said ‘you did a great job but…’ if Miss America hadn’t been part of the mix. The pageant’s return is a symbol of a city on the rise. This is an historic moment for Atlantic City; the picture taken on the day the contestants arrive will be like the picture when Marilyn Monroe was Grand Marshall of the Parade. This year, the year of the grand return, will be celebrated like no other.”

The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 | 37 The region could see as much as $32 million dollars in economic impact from Miss America, according to a draft study by NW Financial Group for the CRDA. “You’ve got the delegations, the fans, the visitors, the future contestants all becoming part of it, for as much as two weeks,” said Vasser. “That in itself creates a lot of economic impact. The value of the publicity that Atlantic City will get in that first year also will be substantial.” Vasser’s organization is hosting media and prospective convention organizers as part of the pageant.

Guaracino agreed. “There will be many opportunities on ABC, include morning news and prime time exposure, not to mention the tune-in messages,” he said. “This gives us a great opportunity to showcase Atlantic City to people who may not have visited in a long time, and may not have an idea of what we have to offer. In addition, each contestant, via social media, can be a great ambassador for the city. “

Volunteers and Community Support

Perhaps no one knows the Miss America Organization from as many perspectives as Mary Blackburn. As Chairman of the Miss America Pageant Hostess Committee, she coordinates and manages the hostesses. But her history with Miss America goes well beyond that.

“I competed in the pageant from the age of 19,” she said. “It really helped to fund my college education.”

Blackburn was Miss New Jersey 1979. But as a former Linwood resident, she also marched in the Miss America Parade as part of the Mainland Regional High School Band. She also covered the pageant for six years as a TV 40 anchor and reporter. Blackburn went to work for the Miss America Organization as Director of Corporate Community Relations, and oversaw the launch of the Miss America “platform.”

She left the organization when she married and moved to Seattle. But she reconnected when Miss America moved to Las Vegas. Then, when Blackburn and her husband moved back to New Jersey, coincidentally, the pageant did, too, making it easy to volunteer.

“My job is to lead a team of incredible women,” she explained. “We ask our volunteers to put their lives on hold for two weeks. Most of them have grown kids; but they leave their husbands, their pets. It’s a 24/7 commitment. And these women have a passion for the program. They’ve raised daughters. They know what to do to help the contestants, whether it’s getting them to their next activity or giving them a hug. This is a once-in-a- lifetime experience. We want it to be seamless—and memorable.”

Blackburn is not the only former contestant who is excited about the pageant. Margot Schoeffel, a former Miss New Jersey contestant, plans to be at the pageant with her daughter Kaitlyn, Miss Avalon 2014 and formerly Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen. Margot Schoeffel is owner and teacher at Ensemble Arts Dance Studio in Egg Harbor Twp., home to orientations for many of the local pageants.

“I love to support Miss America,” said Schoeffel, “because I really think it gives the girls something to think about. What can I get involved in, to make a difference in the world? We become more aware of each other and everyone benefits.”

Aggie Becker, company director for Ensemble Arts, arranged for any student age 10 and older to dance in the Boardwalk Parade. “So many of our girls compete in pageants and they were so excited to be a part of it,” she said. Becker confessed to getting excited herself. “I’d have a pajama party with my best friend and watch it

38 | The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 on TV,” she said. “I always wanted to see it but going to Las Vegas was out of the question. Now it’s right here in town.”

What’s in Store for Miss America

The contestants will arrive September 3rd. From then, they can expect a flurry of activity.

“We are going to make this the biggest and best event ever,” said Haskell of the Miss America Organization. “Everything is supersized. We are very excited for the ‘Show Me Your Shoes Parade,’ which we really couldn’t do in Las Vegas. This year, we have over 130 different units, including local high school choirs, dancers, bands, and more. It’s going to run for about 3 miles, and for the first time, it will be televised” (on WPVI, an ABC affiliate). The pageant will air live on ABC nationally, right after a special edition of 20/20, ‘Pageant Confidential: The Road to Miss America.’

There will be three nights of preliminary competitions for Miss America held on September 10, 11, and 12th. The Miss America Parade is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, at 5 p.m. The pageant will be held on Sunday, September 15, at Boardwalk Hall. The nation will be watching, and you can be sure ‘the locals’ will as well.

Miss America 2014 who will travel over 300,000 miles this coming year. “She really has no home,” said Sam Haskell. “She will be on a plane or in a hotel maybe 330 days of the year. But each winner brings something new to the program. In addition to being the Official Ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network, she will work with her own platform. When you step into the Miss America ‘dream machine,’ there’s no telling what amazing things will happen.”

And she’ll start right here in Atlantic City with the crowning, something that Mary Blackburn knows is a positive. “In my role as Director of Corporate Community Relations, I talked to people all over the country,” said Blackburn. “And I was surprised at how many people didn’t know where Miss America was held. They’d think maybe Atlanta. But I guarantee you, with the national attention that this pageant is going to get, it will be well- known. Atlantic City is the home of Miss America.

“When Miss America was here eight years ago, we were the sole marketing agency,” said Jeff Vasser of the ACCVA. “Now with ACA, CRDA and the Governor’s office, it creates that many more stakeholders invested in the pageant. The spotlight is greater than ever before on Miss America, and that will help make sure she never leaves again.”

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Miss New Jersey… Where is She Now? We caught up with some of our home state winners to find out how the experience of winning Miss New Jersey made an indelible impact on their lives.

“It was an amazing experience. It gave me a crash course in public speaking, in dealing with all kinds of people, in performing on cue. It opened up a lot of doors in terms of confidence, skills. At the time, I wanted to be a professional actress or speaker. The pageant helped me make that dream a reality.”

Competed in: Atlantic City

Talent: Sang “The Man That Got Away” (A Star is Born) How was the pageant a stepping stone for you? Being second runner up, and singing in front of a million people, I got several calls from agents. I signed with an agency and started doing soap operas, including All My Children, Another World, The Guiding Light.

Jennifer Makris Hill Currently: Mother to Jake, age 14, Harrison, age 12, Madison, age Miss New Jersey 1994 11, and Evie, age 6; I’m working with my fiancé James McKnight at Former Boardwalk Journal Editor River and Glen, a seafood business in Bucks County that sells to high- end restaurants. 40 | The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 Tricia Bowman Branch: Miss New Jersey 1988

“It was an incredibly exciting time. I felt like I was on a week-long adrenaline rush.” Competed in: Atlantic City Talent: Sang “The Wind Beneath My Wings” How was the pageant a stepping stone for you?: The experiences I had were amazing and did help me break into broadcasting and an on-camera career in television acting and hosting. Currently: A mother of two and a marketing/sales manager for a company that I own with my husband

Jill Horner: Miss New Jersey 2000

“For me, highlights included performing on the stage at Boardwalk Hall, placing in the top 10 on the final night of competition, receiving a Quality of Life Award for my community service project (a kids environmental education program based on my experience as an exchange student in the Ural Mountains to one the world's most polluted cities), and having all my friends and family in Atlantic City to support me. Most of all, I got to show off my home state to all the other contestants in the Miss America program and to the rest of the county when the final night was nationally televised.” Competed in: Atlantic City Talent: Singer How was the pageant a stepping stone for you? Being Miss New Jersey acted as a springboard for my career and instilled in me a greater sense of self-confidence, tenacity and drive. As Miss New Jersey, you never knew where the day might take you- from reading to preschoolers to a bill signing with the Governor. This taught me to able to change gears quickly and speak to a variety of different audiences with confidence. The experience of speaking with everyone from children to high-level elected officials helped me as I entered my career as a media professional. Currently: Television host, reporter and producer

Ashley Fairfield Czachorowski: Miss New Jersey 2008

“I had always dreamt about being Miss America as a girl. My family was from Atlantic City so the pageant and "show us your shoes" parade was a huge part of my childhood. Being a part of the Miss America Organization has helped me grow into the woman I am today. The girls that compete in this system gain skills that will help them in all areas of their lives whether taking the crown or not. Being Miss New Jersey made me more confident in who I am.” Competed in: Las Vegas Talent: Theatrical jazz dance to Buenos Aires How was the pageant a stepping stone for you? Your year of service takes you all across the state to any and every type of appearance which requires flexibility and poise. The skills also gained through interviews and appearances make speaking in front of large crowds or private job interviews less stressful. Currently: Married to Josh Czachorowski; With my Bachelor of Arts, I hope to begin teaching dance in the public school systems.

Lindsey Petrosh: Miss New Jersey 2012

“Pageant week was a blur! Call time most mornings was around 7 a.m. and some nights we didn’t get back until midnight. We had a great tour of Vegas; I remember dipping my hands in the sauce at Buca di Beppo and making a big sauce collage of our handprints. It was a lot of fun! I was very close with my Miss America sisters. The best part was getting to spend time with them.” Competed in: Las Vegas Talent: Sang “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” How was the pageant a stepping stone for you? Stepping stone? It was a launching pad! It really opened up my network. I have people contacting me on a daily basis. Currently: A master’s program student at Rowan University

The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 | 41 Shore Medical Center Foundation Hosts Summer 2013 Women’s Wellness Journey

Members of the committee for the Women’s Wellness Luncheon, pictured left to right: Barbara Deaney, Millie Traa, Judy Schwartz (Committee Chair), Jennifer Crowley (luncheon speaker), Patti Lees, Cathie Kane, Carol Frisby and Gert Novin.

More than 100 women from throughout southern New Jersey received guidance on proper nutrition during the Shore Medical Center Foundation’s Summer 2013 Women’s Wellness Journey luncheon, held June 25, 2013, at Linwood Country Club in Linwood, NJ. The event was sponsored by Cape Bank.

In keeping with the day’s theme of “You Are What You Eat,” guests enjoyed light summer salads for lunch prior to a presentation by registered dietitian Jennifer Crowley, Shore Medical Center Director of Nutrition Services. Crowley discussed the differences between several popular diet fads, identifying healthy food choices to improve women’s’ health.

The Foundation’s Women’s Wellness Journey series presents educational programs relating to women’s health issues. Past presenters include Dr. Mohit Sood of the Shore Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Douglas S. Jacoby and Dr. Delcine Sood, both of Penn Cardiology Care.

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When Toni Braxton steps on stage August 24th at Taj Mahal, the R&B legend brings with her a career that has spanned almost 25 years and has produced 6 Grammy Awards, 7 American Music Awards, 9 Billboard Music Awards and has seen more than 66 million records sold worldwide.

Offstage, the 45 year old Braxton has dealt with a myriad of health, marital and financial woes, that have unfortunately made these aspects of her personal life fodder for tabloid magazines and internet gossip sites.

When The Boardwalk Journal caught up with the self-described “Diva”, it was all business as she looked back on her debut album and looked forward to her upcoming Atlantic City appearance.

BWJ: When your debut solo album Toni Braxton was released back in 1993, Whitney Houston released The Bodyguard Soundtrack and both Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson also had chart-topping number one albums. What was it like to release your debut album and find yourself on the top of the charts surrounded by all of these power-houses?

TB: It was wonderful dream come true. I always loved Whitney and wanted to be like her in the sense of her success and to be compared to her was surreal. Looking back, I didn’t enjoy it like I was supposed to enjoy it, but I think when you are young in this business and you look back, I think that everyone has that same exact story. Now it is my 20 year anniversary and I am very excited about it, almost reliving it for the first time, but it also it shows my age. I have been in this business for almost 25 years and Janet and Mariah and all of them had a very big impact on my career, they were the girls that we all wanted to be like and we are all about the same age. I still look up to them now.

BWJ: What can we expect to see from you at your live show at the Taj on August 24th?

TB: You know, I am going to have fun this time. This time I’m really gonna do it and not tip toe around it. I am a little cautious because when you have Lupus you have to live with caution, but I am not going to think about that and I am going to be like an 18 year old and have fun. I am going to get my body ready, get my mind ready and really engage my fans because I love performing and I am going to call 20 people on stage this time and have them participate and entertain with me.

Hopefully I am one of them …

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AtlantiCare offers the following safety tips for preventing spinal cord and other traumatic injuries: ALWAYS: • Heed lifeguards’ warnings. • Swim in only lifeguard-protected waters. • Check wave conditions before hitting the water. • Avoid big or rough waves and waves breaking into shallow water close to shore. • Keep your arms over your head to protect it from hitting the ocean floor. • Ride the surf at an angle to the waves, rather than in a straight line toward the shore. • Body surf with a partner. • Know your beach and surf – be aware of rocks, jetties and sandbanks. • Keep your eye on children. • Practice courtesy and safety – stay clear of other bathers and be watchful of others.

NEVER: • Swim or surf at night. • Run and dive into the surf. • Dive into a shallow pool. • Combine alcohol with body surfing or other water or summer activities.

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Staying Active as We Age AGING. That scary, 5-letter word we all want to avoid. Our As an outdoorsy, adventurous person from a very early age, bodies are perhaps not as capable as they once were on the soccer hiking, waterskiing and kayaking were routine summer activities. field or around the track. We rush to the gym between work, I am always looking for new ways to be active and aim to choose family, and other obligations just hoping to squeeze in a half-hour activities that feed several dimensions of wellness. Just recently, cardio session. Staying active can, and should, remain fun and a small sign on the road caught my attention: an advertisement exciting! Based on the 7 Dimensions of Wellness put forth by the for aerial yoga. I was intrigued, so I registered and took the class. International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), it is important, The new experience challenged me not only physically, but also not only to stay physically active year after year, but also to choose intellectually, spiritually and socially. physical activities that foster other areas of your life. Shortly after aerial yoga, during halftime of my daughter’s soccer The ICAA has produced a guideline that, “moves the definition game, I had the opportunity to try bungee-trampolining, a unique of health and well-being away from a mindset based in the experience where participants don a harness attached to several management of disease and into the areas of prevention and bungee ropes as they jump on a trampoline. What an exciting way proactive strategies,” in the hope that adults live their lives as to burn some calories and have fun! Again, the challenge was far fully as they can no more than physical. It matter their age. The Julianne Dods is Vice President/General every member. Core programs and services brought out a child-like seven dimensions Manager of Tilton Fitness. Tilton Fitness include strength and cardiovascular emotion that kept me is a nationally-recognized leader in health training, extensive group fitness and mind/ include: emotional, club operations. With more than 12,000 body classes, personal and group training, smiling for hours. I have intellectual or cognitive, members in four southeastern New Jersey nutrition and weight loss counseling, youth always had the desire physical, professional, clubs, Tilton Fitness is the leading provider and teen training, aquatic exercise, youth to try new things, but of fitness services in the region. By providing swim lessons and master swim programs. social, spiritual, and exceptional facilities, unparalleled customer Additional services include community trying these activities has environmental wellness. service, highly-trained professional staff, outreach programs, medical lectures and given me the confidence Achieving a fundamental and comprehensive fitness and wellness health screenings. For more information, to continue. Next up: programs, Tilton Fitness ensures that visit tiltonfitness.com, or call (609) balance of these is critical improved health is within the reach of FITNESS. paddle-boarding and kite- to living a full life. surfing. Staying active and healthy should be fun, whether you are taking a new class at the gym, learning ballroom dancing, trying meditation, or simply trying out a new route in your morning walk around the neighborhood. Go white-water-rafting with your kids, go hiking for your next family vacation, join your church softball league; do what you can to live your life to the fullest, no matter your age. Use the 7 Dimensions of Wellness as a guide, and go have fun with your health!

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Mind Over Mouth Can’t stop eating that greasy food that’s so bad it’s good? Have you thing. Without those most vital nutrients you can suffer from fatigue, been procrastinating about finally getting on a great nutrition and dizziness, hair loss, gallstones, heart damage, and loss of clarity. exercise plan? Are you defaulting to the latest quick fix protein shake craze? Maybe even using you daily life chores and children’s schedule The most obvious symptom that is noticed is a lack of that healthy, as justification not to stay on track with your new lifestyle plan? If these glowing skin color and just that overall look of exhaustion. Yes it’s good traits sound familiar, then you may be guilty of bad eating habits. Many to lose those unwanted pounds but at what expense? I can’t understand of my clients, even those who are highly accomplished and productive, why this world is coming to that place of nutritional laziness when it complain that they lack discipline in key area of their life. comes to you or your family’s well-being. I can relate to the summertime fun and yummy outside barbeque cuisine. But is that bloated, puffy look Self – discipline is important while trying to maintain weight or after indulging what you really, really want?? Sometimes your getaway reach your goals. Eating healthy and getting routine exercise can be weekend in Margaretville isn’t really what it’s all cracked up to be, come challenging, and you will need self discipline and willpower to stay Monday morning… focused. Making sure you have some type of plan in place will make it easier for you to stay Achieving a “healthy liquid Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist nutrition. Area physicians consult with regimented and on task. specializing in nutrition and weight and refer Nancy to their patients to help diet” is a difficult thing to do Finding support, especially control. She is the owner of Nancy Adler them to possibly eliminate medications and should only be attempted when your willpower is tested, Nutrition where she counsels her clients and naturally achieve a healthier lifestyle. under the supervision of a on a one-on-one weekly basis helping You may listen to Nancy every Tuesday can help you shift your focus. them to make permanent healthier lifestyle mornings on WOND 1400 AM on Barbara doctor. Yes, it’s true you can changes. She currently holds three of Altman’s “Front Porch” and on Ed Hitzel’s lose a good amount of weight the highest accredited certifications in “Table for One”. Nancy may also be Self – discipline means the field of nutrition and fitness. Nancy seen on NBC TV 40 “Better Living with quickly on a liquid diet; training yourself to ensure lectures in schools, businesses and civic Adrienne.” Visit Nancy’s website at www. however, you will most likely proper behavior and outcome. groups where she helps to spread the nancyadlernutrition.com or call her for an be missing out on what your If you’re trying to eat healthy importance of healthy living through appointment at 609-653-4900. body really needs to function and learn the importance of properly. Studies have proven balance and structure in your diet, you need to create a plan to follow that with eating two healthy, well balanced meals a day, a good protein to help maintain order and control. One idea is to create a board of shake free of preservatives can be used as a one meal replacement. I inspirational people or objects that inspire and motivate you to maintain suggest just using the shakes only when necessary to assist you in your self-discipline. busy, hectic day.

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The Boardwalk Journal | August 2013 | 59 Anthony’s Out to Lunch The Windjammer - Diner, Bar & Grille By Anthony Previti

It's hot. You're tired and you don't want to think about on some bruschetta. The plate was beautifully anything. You just want to have a glass of wine or a decorated with four pieces of crusty, toasted bread, and cold beer and some good food to unwind. But when topped with a magical medley of ripe tomatoes, onions, The the summer crowds roll in with the humidity, you garlic and olive oil. The entire plate was drizzled with don't want to cook; you don't want to go out. Sound a quality, aged balsamic vinegar. It was right on point Windjammer familiar? I think I feel like that at the end of every week. and only cost three bucks. Next time, I will order two of them. But this time, I developed a plan. When all the families 18 MacArthur Blvd are waiting for their tables, I was gonna grab a bar seat Finally, an order of three mini crab cakes came out and spend my night there. All I needed was a place... nestled atop a creamy, roasted red pepper sauce. I Somers Point So I made a call out to The Windjammer in Somers wanted to love this app because of all the delicate, lump (609) 365-8056 Point and found out they had a Happy Hour seven days crab meat and crispy breading, but it just lacked the a week from 3 to 7pm. Perfect. punch I was hoping to taste. Some salt and pepper to the cake and a little horseradish added to that sauce I started to get a little nervous when the parking lot would have given it the pop it deserved. was jammed, but I stuck to the plan. We walked in, menu: bypassed the large groups waiting for tables, and Maybe it was the wine, or maybe I was feeling a little The menu on their website marched right up to the open seats at the bar. Best plan guilty for getting such a bargain, but I felt compelled to ever! try the Seared Ahi Tuna entree ($18.99). Regardless, is old and needs updating, it worked out because this was one of the best tuna but I can tell you the prices The friendly bartender promptly made her way over dishes I have ever tasted. And I sincerely mean that and informed us that appetizers were half price and with no exaggeration. The fresh tuna steak was expertly are very reasonable. Most house wines were only $3.95 during Happy Hour. I'm seared, perfectly seasoned, and cooked delicately rare. of the dinners are under not a wine snob and will pretty much drink anything, It had a fantastic, tangy sesame glaze that just melted in but I was pretty impressed when she said their house your mouth. Okay, I admit, it was a little weird to have $20. wine was Mondavi. Nice touch. it served with steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes, but both sides were delicious too, so I didn't mind it We ordered a couple glasses and dove right into the that much. Plus, the sesame glaze was so delicious, appetizer menu. My Happy Hour pet peeve is when a that I ordered more and poured it all over the mashed Tony’s Tip: place says "half price apps," but really all they do is trim potatoes. I have no shame whatsoever. Happy Hour is a no brainer. down the portions. The Windjammer is NOT one of those places. The portions were solid and the special As I was leaving, the place was still on a wait and Also, the boneless wings was an incredible deal. felt a little proud of myself. We had a great meal, at looked bangin' so give an amazing deal, and found a way to beat both the We started with a half dozen Clams Casino. While humidity and the summer crowd. I will definitely be them a try. I saw an I thought this app was a little under seasoned and back for Happy Hour again sometime soon. And could have used some more bacon, I loved that the feel free to steal my plan, just don't get mad if I snag a enticing dessert case on little necks were kept whole and juicy. Not the tough, bruschetta off your plate when you’re not looking... my way out. Next time, I minced kind a lot of restaurants do. Next, I munched won't miss it!

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