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$150,000 IN ARTS & CULTURAL GRANTS AWARDED BY OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION
Funding provides support to 56 organizations offering a wide range of
arts and cultural programming.
OceanFirst Foundation took the show on the road to Atlantic City,
NJ, on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, when it presented grants totaling $7,500
to the Atlantic City Ballet ($2,500), The Bay Atlantic Symphony $1,500
and Atlantic City Arts Foundation $1,000, as part of its 2018 Arts &
Cultural Grant.
The Schultz- Hill Foundation has received a $2,500 Arts &
Cultural Grant from Ocean First Foundation of Toms River. The grant
will provide a free senior citizens “ Music and Memories “ concert and
will benefit seniors in our community, on July 19th at the Jewish
Community Center of Margate.
"For over 16 years the Schultz-Hill Foundation has and will continue
to support arts and education in our region. We are proud and honored to
be able to do so with the strong commitment of our community. Thank
you to OceanFirst for their part in that commitment" said Gary Hill.
Since its founding in 1902, OceanFirst Bank has built a solid
reputation and legacy as a good neighbor and responsible corporate
citizen. The Bank’s strong commitment to helping families,
organizations, schools and communities throughout central and southern
New Jersey has spanned several generations, reaching new heights in
1996 with the creation of OceanFirst Foundation. The Foundation
provides grants to organizations that meet community needs within the
OceanFirst Bank footprint. Since its inception, OceanFirst Foundation
CRDA Announces Three Major 2018 Events For Atlantic City
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA)
announced three major sports and entertainment events for Atlantic City
in 2018, under the terms of a unique alliance with IMG approved by the
Board earlier this year. IMG is a global leader in sports, events, media
and fashion.
The events and dates include: 25th PBR: Unleash the Beast;
September 14-16, 2018; Historic Boardwalk Hall
Professional Bull Riders’ signature tour stop will bring the leading
western lifestyle event to Atlantic City, in its sole 2018 stop in the
Mid-Atlantic region. The event will include two nights of showcase bull
riding competition and live music and will be broadcast nationally
through PBR’s partnership with CBS Sports. www.pbr.com
Bear Grylls Survival Challenge; October 12-14, 2018; Throughout
Atlantic City, with headquarters at Historic Boardwalk Hall
The Bear Grylls Survival Challenge (BGSC) is an outdoor
competitive survival experience inspired by the encounters and
well-honed skills of the ultimate survival authority, Bear Grylls. This
event – just the second in a worldwide Challenge Series – will take place
throughout Atlantic City’s famous landmarks, including the boardwalk,
beach/surf and historic buildings. The event will include two days of
July 12, 2018
has contributed in excess of $35 million to over 900 local charities and
schools that meet needs such as Health and Wellness, Housing, Youth
Development and Education and Improving Quality of Life.
Pictured are (r photo) (from left to right) Keisha Jones, Assistant Vice
President Branch Manager, OceanFirst Bank of Atlantic City,
Nagisa Suzuki, Dancer Atlantic City Ballet, Ionut Zaharia, Dancer
Atlantic City Ballet, Michael Hoebler, Development Manager Atlantic
City Ballet, Phyllis Papa, Founding Artistic Director Atlantic City Ballet,
MK Thomas, Vice President Atlantic City Ballet, Jenny Scarborough,
Board Member Atlantic City Ballet, Art Korth, Trustee Atlantic City
Ballet, Gary Hill, President/Founder Schultz-Hill Foundation, Jeanne
Eisele, Board Member Schultz-Hill Foundation, Meg Sippey, Executive
Director Bay Atlantic Symphony, Joyce Hagen, Executive Director
Atlantic City Arts Foundation, Kathleen Woodring, Board Member
Schultz-Hill Foundation, Kathy Durante, Executive Director OceanFirst
Foundation, and David Murray, Orchestra Director & Instrumental Music
Teacher of Sovereign Avenue School. OceanFirst Foundation will make
four more presentations between now and July 24, 2018, awarding
$150,000 in Arts & Cultural Grants to 56 organizations that support
artistic and cultural endeavors in communities within, OceanFirst Bank
business footprint.
The Schultz- Hill Foundation was founded in (2002) to support
education, history and the arts in our region. More info
www.schultz-hill.org
competition and a Survival Trade Expo.
www.beargryllssurvivalchallenge.com/
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Holiday Hoop-La
College Basketball Quadruple-Header; December 15, 2018; Historic
Boardwalk Hall
Big-time college basketball will return to Boardwalk Hall with eight
top Division I men’s teams competing on the hardwood. This will be
part of the Hoop Hall’s national series of college events, which in 2017
included stops at Staples Center in Los Angeles; American Airlines Arena
in Miami; and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
“These events with IMG are a dynamic first round of exciting
entertainment, which achieves our goal of generating multi-night stays
and regional exposure year-round with best-in-class sports and
entertainment content for Atlantic City,” said CRDA’s spokes person.
“The IMG team is a global leader in creating and executing
extraordinary events and this partnership with IMG is already paying
dividends for Atlantic City. It is great to have PBR back in our market,
to revitalize the college basketball presence at Boardwalk Hall, and to
launch a spectacular new experience with Bear Grylls. Best of all, there
is more to come,” said Bob Mulcahy, CRDA’s Chairman.
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Atlantic City News
AtlantiCare to open Urgent Care Center and move Primary and Occupational Health offices
to Stockton University’s new Atlantic City campus
Galloway, N.J. AtlantiCare will open its first Urgent Care Center in
Atlantic City at the site of the new Stockton University Atlantic City
campus in September, officials from Stockton and AtlantiCare
announced.
AtlantiCare Physician Group (APG) Primary and Occupational
Health offices, currently located at 2015 Pacific Avenue, will also move
to the new site. AtlantiCare will share a common entrance to the building
with South Jersey Industries and will also have direct street access.
Free parking will be available to AtlantiCare patients in the on-site
parking garage.
“We are pleased to participate in the Atlantic City Gateway Project as
we continue to increase access to care for those who live, work in, and
visit Atlantic City and the surrounding region,” said Margaret Belfield,
executive vice president and chief operating officer, AtlantiCare. “Our
history of serving Atlantic City began in 1898 when we opened what was
then called Atlantic City Hospital. Over the years, we’ve enhanced our
care and expanded our services. We’ve long worked with community
partners, including Stockton, to identify ways to work together to meet
the health and wellness needs in our region. We look forward to
providing services on Stockton’s beautiful new campus.”
Stockton President Harvey Kesselman said the agreement extends
AtlantiCare’s long partnership with Stockton and benefits the entire
Atlantic City community.
“AtlantiCare’s presence reinforces and enhances our commitment to
develop the Atlantic City campus as a destination that serves both our
students and the entire community,” Kesselman said.
The Occupational Health office will be open Monday through Friday,
from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Primary Care will be open Monday through
Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Each will have five patient exam
rooms. Occupational Medicine will offer a full complement of
occupational health and workplace injury services.
New to Atlantic City, AtlantiCare Urgent Care will operate seven
days a week, including after hours Monday through Friday from 5:30
p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and weekends from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. This will be
AtlantiCare’s third Urgent Care Center to open in 2018. This will bring
AtlantiCare’s total number of Urgent Care centers to 16.
“Locating these services on Stockton’s campus is one way we are
helping people access the care they need at the right time and in the most
appropriate setting,” said Jatin Motiwal, vice president, AtlantiCare
Physician Group and Regional Network. “We offer services in
community gathering places – such as the Stockton campus – to make it
convenient for those seeking care.”
Stockton University will offer beachfront living and learning at its
new residential
campus in Atlantic City. The new campus, which opens for the fall 2018
City of Atlantic City Third Ward Council Member Kaleem Shabazz Proudly Presents
Free Movie Nights at Brown’s Memorial Park
2018 Summer Movie Schedule
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11-COCO (rated PG) ·Desptte his family's
baffl ng generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an
accomplished musician Uke hisidol,Ernesto dela Cruz. Along the way, he
meets charming bickster Hector,and together, they set off an
extraordinaty journey!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18-THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (rated
PG)·Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionaty
woo rose from nothing to create a spectacle !hatbecame a wo<ldwide
sensation! · King T'Challa returns home to senie as the new leader of Wakanda to
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25-STEP (rated PG).The senior year of a girls'
high school stepdance team set against the backgroundof inner city
Ba!Umore. Empowered by their teachers,coaches,fam ies,and each other,
they strive to win a champiooship and attend oollege!
Hard Rock Atlantic City to sponsor library’s Third Thursday Concerts
Not only is the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City bringing
world-class entertainment to the resort, it is supporting the Atlantic City
Free Public Library’s efforts to provide free music to the community.
The casino is the new sponsor of the library’s Third Thursday
Concert Series — a free monthly music series held 5 p.m. at the Main
Library on the third Thursday of each month through September.
“We’re thrilled to have Hard Rock Hotel & Casino here in the city
and grateful for their support of our Third Thursday Series,” Library
Director Robert Rynkiewicz said.
Gina Roche’ Duo on July 19 -- The Gina Roche’ Duo will perform
semester, features an Academic Center, parking garage, and residential
housing on the Boardwalk for 533 students.
Stockton students receive free clinic services through the Wellness
Center on Stockton’s Galloway Campus, which is operated in partnership
with AtlantiCare. Students can also access the new Urgent Care Center
using private insurance.
AtlantiCare has designed the space to be a comfortable, inviting
space for patients and their loved ones. AtlantiCare will feature artwork
of local and regional artists through its Healing Arts Program. Colors
throughout the site will feature a soothing look and feel, taking
inspiration from the beach and ocean.
AtlantiCare Occupational Health provides occupational health
services for more than 600 local employers. The team provides care for
work-related injuries/illnesses, employment/industrial examinations, drug
screenings, immunizations and more.
AtlantiCare Primary Care has 19 locations. The team includes
specialists in family medicine and internal medicine, as well as our
certified advanced-practice nurse practitioners.
AtlantiCare Urgent Care serves patients for diagnosis and treatment
of minor illnesses and injuries. The most common injuries and illnesses
the team has diagnosed and/or treated include sprains, strains and
contusions. Staff includes board-certified physicians and advanced
practice nurses, Registered Nurses, medical assistants, X-ray
technologists and customer service associates.
For more information about AtlantiCare, call the AtlantiCare Access
Center at 1-888-569-1000 or find www.facebook.com/AtlantiCare/
More information about Stockton’s Atlantic City campus is at
stockton.edu/acgateway/
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1-LADY AND THE TRAMP (rated G)
Experience the thrilil ng adventures of Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker
spanieland Tramp,a fteewheefillg mutt with a heart of gold inone of the
greatest lovestories of an time!
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 8-EARLY MAN (rated PG)·Set at the
dil'Ml of time wheo prehistoric creatures roamed the earth,th s tells the
stay of Dug,along with sidekick Hognob as they untte aga nst a mighty
enemy, lord Noolh,to save their home!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15-BLACK PANTHER (rated PG13)
find !hat he ischalleoged for the thronefrom divisions wtthinhisown
countty!
Admission 8 PM. Movies begin 8:30 PM. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Movie schedule is subject to change.
blues, jazz and original compositions with a Brazilian twist.
Phyllis Chapell & Skipper Kripitz on Aug. 16 – Phyllis Chapell
(vocals/guitar) and Skipper Kripitz (drums/percussion) will play a unique
mix of jazz, world, pop, originals and folk music.
Tony Day and the Across the Globe Music Group on Sept. 20 – Jazz
artist Tony Day, whose talents range from studio musician and band
leader to composer and teacher, has performed on drums and percussion
with many jazz recording artists and for headliner acts in Las Vegas and
Atlantic City. Please call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3112, for more
information about this series.

FoodBank’s ‘Feed A Family’ Fundraiser Runs July 27th-August 12th at Area Restaurants
After a successful debut last summer, the Community FoodBank of
New Jersey – Southern Branch will hold its second annual ‘Feed a
Family’ fundraiser, Friday, July 27th - Sunday, August 12th. Area
residents and Shore visitors are invited to take part in the dine-out event
by adding a donation to their bill at many local restaurants. The benefit
will support the Community FoodBank of New Jersey – Southern
Branch’s hunger relief efforts in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland
counties.
“We hope local residents and those vacationing in the area will
patronize participating restaurants,” said Renate Taylor, development
officer, Southern Branch. “These restaurant partners are vital to our
efforts to combat hunger and help feed local families. CFBNJ-Southern
Branch is charged with feeding the hungriest children in the state with
Cape May at 19.8%, Atlantic at 19.3% and Cumberland at 18.2%, which
translate into 1 in 5 of our children are food insecure so, we greatly
appreciate their ongoing support.”
Most participating restaurants will invite diners to add $5 to their
check during the two-week event. Others will give diners the choice to
make a $1, $3 or $5 donation to the FoodBank at checkout. Small gifts
make a big impact. “Adding $5 to your bill at any of the participating
restaurants will allow the FoodBank to provide over $40.00 worth of
food for families in need,” said Taylor. Last year the fundraiser brought
in $35,000 and enabled the FoodBank to provide over $ 280,000 worth of
food for hungry South Jersey families, she said.
Participating restaurants so far include: Atlantic City: Dock’s Oyster
House, Resorts Food Court Restaurants, Hard Rock Café, Jonny Rockets,
Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood, Iron Room, Knife and Fork Inn; Avalon:
Jay’s on Third; Brigantine: Casale al Mare; Galloway: Assaggio!,
Romanelli’s Garden Café; Linwood: Casaldi’s Cucina, Linwood Country
Club; Margate: Essex Seafood Co., Steve & Cookies; Northfield: The
Spot, Muscle Maker Grill; Somers Point: CJ’s Corner Grill, Crab
Daddy’s, Smitty’s Clam Bar; Ventnor: Red Room Café, Tutto Fresco
Demi Lovato Beach Concert in Atlantic City
ONLY EAST COAST SHOW OF THE SUMMER! – Special Guest: LAUV
Thursday, July 26, Atlantic City Beach
Grammy-nominated, mutli-platinum singer/songwriter Demi Lovato
will be performing on the Atlantic City Beach on Thursday, July 26th
with special guest LAUV as part of the 2018 Atlantic City BeachFest
Concert Series. This unique event will be Lovato’s only East Coast show
of the Summer! Demi was last in the area for a sold-out performance in
Philadelphia this past March. She was touring in support of her Tell Me
You Love Me album, which exploded onto the iTunes chart with a debut
at No. 1 on the album charts in the US and 36 territories around the
world. Her record “Sorry Not Sorry” is one of the fastest rising hits in
Demi’s career.
“Since this is my only East Coast show of the summer, I wanted to do
something a little different. And nothing screams summer more than the
BEACH! This is going to be such a fun show, and I can’t wait to see all
my fans in Atlantic City for a party by the ocean!” said Demi Lovato.
Tickets will be available at Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster Outlets or
by-phone at 800-745-3000. There will be General Admission (GA) and
Gold Circle GA ticket options available for fans, as well as VIP ticket
CRDA Summer Concert Series Kicks Off
Free Entertainment on the Boardwalk at Kennedy Plaza
Courtesy of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
(CRDA), free entertainment on the Atlantic City Boardwalk returns this
summer in July, August and September at Kennedy Plaza across from
Boardwalk Hall. Atlantic City visitors will be treated to performances
from genres including Broadway, Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues and
everything in between.
Broadway on the Boardwalk is back by popular demand on Monday
nights July 16 and July 23 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The casts of
Broadway's hottest musicals take the stage for free performances from
some of the most popular and critically acclaimed musicals on Broadway
today including “Wicked,” “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical,”
“Sponge Bob Square Pants – The Broadway Musical,” “School of Rock,”
“Anastasia,” “Summer – The Donna Summer Musical” and more.
Produced by JudiLudiProductions, the series will be hosted by comedian
Friendly Telephone Calls
For anyone who could use a friend to check in on them, the
volunteers at CONTACT Cape-Atlantic offer daily phone calls to say
hello and check that all is well. CONTACT calls are free and
confidential. Our volunteers are eager to help the disabled, elderly, and
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Italian Grill; Wildwood, Beach Creek Oyster Bar & Grill, Urie’s
Waterfront Restaurant and Boathouse.
Taylor said more restaurants are joining daily and a full list appears
at: http://www.cfbnj.org/event/feedafamily-sb/
Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties have some of the
highest rates of child food insecurity in the state -- close to one in five
kids in these communities doesn’t know where his or her next meal will
come from, Taylor said. “Summertime is the toughest season for food
insecure children and their families because kids don’t have access to the
healthy school meals they rely on,” Taylor said.
“The FoodBank is serving nutritious summer meals to help fill the
gap, but there’s much more to be done to eliminate hunger in our region.
“Feed a Family” provides a simple way for South Jersey residents to
support their struggling neighbors as they dine out with their families.”
For information, contact Renate Taylor, development officer, at
rtaylor@cfbnj.org or 609-383-8843 ext. 122.
opportunities.
Citi® is the official pre-sale
credit card of the Demi Lovato
Beach Concert in Atlantic City.
As such, Citi® cardmembers
will have access to purchase
pre-sale tickets through Citi’s
Private Pass® program. For
complete pre-sale details visit
www.citiprivatepass.com.
For additional information
on the event or ticket options,
please visit
ACBeachConcerts.com.
For more information about Demi Lovato
CRDA and our projects, visit
www.njcrda.com. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/njcrda, and
Twitter at www.twitter.com/njcrda.
Dena Blizzard and is sure to light up the night.
Tony Marts Presents Mardi Gras AC will take place at Kennedy Plaza
every Wednesday night, through September 5. The series ends with the
legendary, 4-time Grammy Award Winning “Maestro” Taj Mahal
Wednesday, September 5.
Weekends this summer on Kennedy Plaza will be alive with
three-day music, food and fun events at the Boardwalk Summer Concert
Series through Sunday, September 16. A wide variety of entertainment
will appeal to music lovers of all genres. In addition to free musical
entertainment Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, refreshments will be
available for purchase and will reflect themed weekends including an all
American BBQ, Caribbean Music Festival, Retro 70’s and 80’s, Reggae,
Country, Rat Pack, International, Latin and Rock & Roll.
www.atlanticcitynj.com www.doatlanticcity.com
isolated citizens of Atlantic and Cape May Counties who want to
continue living independently.
If you are interested in receiving CONTACT calls, or if you know
someone who might be, contact Debbi Holland (609) 823-0762.
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Casino News
Robert’s Steakhouse Reopens with Familiar Dining Room Menu, New Lounge Menu and
Live Entertainment
Robert’s Steakhouse of New York is back – and so is its
award-winning fare at the all-new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic
City. Highlighting its comeback is a familiar menu, new lounge offerings
and live entertainment.
Main dining menu - the return of fan favorites:
As always, steak will be the main event, with cuts that include
hand-cut filet mignon, bone-in New York strip, rib eye, porterhouse, and
Gold Label Kobe New York cube. Robert’s hungry and devoted fan base
will be pleased to see the return of popular menu items such as colossal
shrimp cocktail, Wagyu beef carpaccio, wild mushroom risotto,
pan-roasted veal chop, brick-roasted free-range chicken, herb-and
caper-crusted salmon, whole Maine lobster, and bucatini pasta with
crabmeat, citrus, and chili.
The dessert menu is designed to satisfy cravings with a delectable
selection of new sweet offerings, such as a New York-style cheesecake
based on Executive Chef Will Savarese’s special family recipe. But one
of the chef’s creations will sound familiar to returning guests: “The
Meltdown,” a dense chocolate brownie topped with a chocolate chip
cookie and dutifully accompanied by Maker's Mark ice cream.
Lounge menu – bold and flavorful bar bites:
In delicious news for small-plate enthusiasts, the Lounge at Robert’s
Steakhouse will offer its own menu of special blend beef sliders, double
pork sliders with sweet and hot sausage wrapped with double-smoked
bacon, sautéed Maryland crab cake, shrimp cocktail, hummus and grilled
Naan bread, “everything” French fries with smoked paprika aioli, and a
special flat bread each evening.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces Dmitry Bivol vs. Isaac Chilemba Added
to Sergey Kovalev vs. Eleider Alvarez Card on Saturday, Aug. 4
Televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing®
WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol (13-0, 11
KOs) of St. Petersburg, Russia will make his third title defense against
light heavyweight contender Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba (25-5-2, 10
KOs) of Blantyre, Malawi as the co-main event on the Sergey "Krusher"
Kovalev vs. Eleider "Storm" Alvarez card at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City on Saturday, August 4. The event will be presented by Main
Events and Krusher Promotions in association with Groupe Yvon Michel
and World of Boxing. The doubleheader will be televised live on HBO
World Championship Boxing® beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Bivol, 27, made his professional debut in 2014 with six straight
knockouts. In 2016, he defeated Felix Valera to secure the Interim WBA
Light Heavyweight Title. After the retirement of Andre Ward in
September of last year, the WBA elevated Dmitry to WBA Light
Heavyweight World Champion. In November 2017, he made his first
successful title defense against Trent Broadhurst in Monte Carlo with a
first round knockout. In March at Madison Square Garden, Bivol handed
Sullivan Barrera his second defeat and first career knock out loss with a
thrilling 12th round stoppage. This will Bivol's first fight in Atlantic City
and mark his third appearance on HBO®.
When asked about his upcoming bout with Chilemba, Bivol said, "I
am glad that my next opponent will be a tough and well-known boxer in
Chilemba! I will do my best to put on another exciting performance for
all my fans!"
Bivol's promoter, Andrei Ryabinskiy, of World of Boxing added,
"Looking forward to another great event with Main Events! I believe
Dmitry Bivol is a star in the making; he is very impressive!"
According to Bivol's manager, Vadim Kornilov, "We are glad another
great event will take place on the East Coast featuring two great Russian
champions on one card. We had to go through many different opponents
and finally were in a tough position trying to find an opponent that would
fight Bivol. Happily, Chilemba is a good opponent who has proven to be
tough in his previous fights. I'm looking forward to another great event!"
Chilemba, 31, who is from Malawi and fights out of Johannesburg,
South Africa is no stranger to tough competition. After making his
professional debut in 2005 at the age of 18, Chilemba quietly worked his
way through the light heavyweight rankings. In 2013, he traveled to
Liverpool, England to face Tony Bellew in Bellew's backyard for the
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Executive Chef
Will Savarese
“The Lounge is a perfect place to unwind and have a drink or two
while enjoying the innovative new menu,” said Chef Savarese. I hope our
guests will love this lighter dinner alternative with more variety in small
portions perfect for sharing with colleagues and friends.”
Lounge entertainment – live music every Friday and Saturday night:
The Lounge at Robert’s Steakhouse will feature live musicians
beginning at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Both the lounge and the main dining room will be open from 5:30
p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
every Friday, and 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. every Saturday.
WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Title. The bout ended in a draw and less
than two months later Chilemba returned to the UK to face Bellew again
in a hard-fought loss. Then in 2015, Chilemba travelled to Quebec City,
Canada to face Eleider "Storm" Alvarez to be the mandatory challenger
for WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis "Superman"
Stevenson. Alvarez defeated Chilemba in a close majority decision. In
Chilemba's next fight, he travelled to Ekaterinburg, Russia to challenge
then unified light heavyweight titleholder Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev in
Kovalev's backyard. Chilemba stood toe-to-toe with the Krusher for 12
rounds, but lost via unanimous decision. After suffering an arm injury in
his next fight against Oleksandr Gvozdyk that forced his trainer, Roy
Jones, to stop the fight, Chilemba took nearly a year off to recover from
the injury. In his most-recent bout, he defeated former world title
contender Blake Caparello in Caparello's backyard.
Chilemba said, "Firstly, I thank God for always watching over me. I
thank my manager for never giving up on me, Roy Jones Jr. for all his
knowledge and support and I thank Main Events for this opportunity.
2017 was a bad year for me, recovering from surgery and thinking that
my career was over, but I'm a fighter; I couldn't give up and I won't give
up. I'm going to take this opportunity and give it everything I have. A big
thanks to the rest of my team and all my supporters."
His manager, Jodi Solomon, added, "Thank you to Main Events for
the opportunity and thank you to Isaac for fighting for his dreams. This
promises to be an interesting match -up."
Chilemba trainer, former world titleholder Roy Jones, Jr., said, "So
happy to have this fight for Isaac. It's a great opportunity at a great time. I
look forward to a great night for Isaac."
About Kovalev-Alvarez: In the first boxing event at the newly
opened Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, Sergey
"Krusher" Kovalev will defend his WBO Light Heavyweight World Title
against undefeated contender Eleider "Storm" Alvarez on Saturday,
August 4, 2018. In the co-main event, WBA Light Heavyweight World
Champion Dmitry Bivol will defend his title against Isaac "Golden Boy'
Chilemba. Tickets range between $50 and $200 and are on sale now
through HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com. The
event is promoted by Main Events and Krusher Promotions in association
with Groupe Yvon Michel and World of Boxing and will be televised live
on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Trenton State Capital News
Governor Murphy Details Plans for Tuition-Free Community College in New Jersey
Investment Will Make Higher Education More Attainable and Affordable
Recognizing that building a world-class education system is a critical
investment in New Jersey’s future, Governor Phil Murphy further
outlined his plan for tuition-free community college during a roundtable
discussion at Mercer County Community College. The proposed $50
million in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget is the first year of a multi-year
phase-in of tuition-free community college, an initiative the Governor
has championed to better support the aspirations of New Jersey’s students
and the demands of the Garden State economy.
“For too long, the goal of attending college and getting a good job
has been out of reach for many of our state’s young people and families,”
Governor Murphy said. “All too often, those that do attend are saddled
with debt that affects their ability to prosper after graduation, or
prospective students leave the state to pursue a less expensive education
elsewhere. This plan will help make college a reality for many in our
state, a change that will help our best and brightest stay in New Jersey,
get a good education, and continue to contribute to our economic future.”
Overall, Governor Murphy’s proposed Fiscal Year 2019 allocates
$2.4 billion in total appropriations for higher education, including
funding for facilities and capital and represents an overall increase of
$69.9 million over last year’s budget. Direct aid to all colleges and
universities, including community colleges, is up by just over $28
million.
Governor Murphy’s plan to make community college more attainable
includes: $45 Million – Community College Opportunity Grants
(CCOGs): CCOGs will be “last-dollar” grants that will be used to cover
any community college tuition and fees that are not already paid for by
Pell Grants, Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) Awards, or other funding sources
as determined by The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
What do schools, churches, concerts, and nightclubs have in common?
Sounds like a joke, right? It is not.
The answer is tragedy. Unprovoked and deliberate gun violence has
violated each of these spaces in recent years.
There have been dozens of mass shootings this year alone, including
school shootings in Parkland, Florida and Santa Fe, Texas.
It makes one wonder: What will it take for our Congressional leaders
to do more to mark these tragedies than offer “thoughts and prayers?”
When will they limit the immense toll gun violence takes on our
communities?
Consider this: nearly a year has passed since the mass shooting in Las
Vegas. It has been two years since the massacre at Pulse nightclub. It has
been five and a half years since the Sandy Hook shooting, and nearly two
decades since Columbine.
As the Parkland students declared in one, loud unified voice, “enough
is enough.”
I could not agree more. New Jersey cannot afford to wait for
Congress. We need to send a message to the Republican leadership and
corporate gun lobby: We are going to be a leader in the fight for
commonsense gun safety laws.
I know Governor Murphy feels the same. He was eager to sign a
package of bills aimed at preventing gun violence, comprehensive, and
common-sense measures that:
Expand background checks to include private gun sales.
Create a stricter standard for applications for a concealed carry
permit.
Put in place red flag laws — these allow law enforcement to seize
Grossman Hits Backs, Says NRCC Needs New Leaders in Tune with the Trump Era
Republican Congressional candidate Seth Grossman hit back at
NRCC Chair Steve Stivers and said that Stivers should resign over his
failure to support Pro-Trump candidates -- a trend that if continued would
lead to Democrats taking House control in the Fall election.
"Instead of calling on me to get out of the race, the NRCC should
support candidates who support the President’s Agenda. They should
stop giving ammo to the radical left to use against Republican candi-
dates," Grossman said. “Steve Stivers should resign immediately for
failure to support the President and his Agenda.”
Grossman, a strong Trump supporter and thorn in the side to the GOP
Establishment, doubled down on attacks against him this week.
"These silly attacks are simply bizarre to both friend and foe who
have known me for decades here in Atlantic County," Grossman said.
"I've been an outspoken opponent of racism and anti-Semitism for
decades -- everyone knows that. But what is just crazy is how the
National Republican Party is freaking out over sharing a post from Allen
THE AC TIMES • July 12, 2018 5
(OSHE) and the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
(HESAA).
During the first year, grants will be limited to those whose average
family income is below $45,000, including students graduating
high-school and adults with some college credit but no degree.
Both part-time and full-time students will be eligible for CCOGs.
HESAA estimates that an additional 15,000 students will be able to
attend tuition-free starting in January 2019.
Community college in New Jersey is already tuition- and fee-free for
29,600 students, or 20% of New Jersey’s 150,000 county college
students, principally due to Pell grants and TAG.
$5 Million – Planning Grants: Planning Grants funding will assist all
19 community colleges with building capacity and improving completion
rates as they adapt for increased enrollments.
By responsibly phasing-in Tuition Free Community College, OSHE
and HESAA will have an opportunity to determine the best approach for
implementing the program in future years to best support the needs of
students, colleges, and the State.
$8.5 Million -TAG and EOF Funding Expansion:
Additionally, Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget increases
funding to strengthen student assistance for Tuition Aid Grants (TAG)
and the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) by $7 million and $1.5
million, respectively.
TAG assists more than 64,000 New Jersey students annually.
Currently, 41 colleges and universities participate in EOF, with the
program awarding 18,000 opportunity grants. The additional funding
for both programs will provide for approximately 3,500 new TAG awards
and better enable EOF to support low-income students at New Jersey
schools.
any firearm held by a person deemed dangerous by a
mental health professional or who poses a risk to a current
or former household member.
Add bullets capable of penetrating body armor to the
list of prohibited weapons.
Limit capacity for gun magazines from 15-rounds to
10. Sheila Oliver
New Jersey has always been a leader in gun violence prevention. We
reject the guns-on-every street-corner and guns-in-every-classroom
thinking of the gun lobby. That is not how we keep our communities
safe! Now signed into law, these new bills only add to our strong record.
Of course, a lot more work remains if we hope to stem the flow of
illegal guns into our state. That is why Governor Murphy recently
appointed a senior adviser dedicated to overseeing implementation of our
state’s gun safety policies, and to work with other states to tighten theirs.
However, to make more progress, Congress needs to pass
commonsense laws that prevent dangerous weapons from reaching our
borders. For that to happen, you need to vote in November for candidates
who support commonsense gun safety. We are counting on you.
Thank you for doing your part in making New Jersey a stronger and
safer place!
Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver.
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West, a retired Black Army Commander,” declared Seth.
“In 2014, the same Media Matters falsely attacking me, led the call to
protest our police officers, leading to many of their deaths,” Grossman
said. “Republican leaders in Washington, and career politicians like Jeff
Van Drew, should apply the same standards to those whose false and
hateful generalizations helped cause the deaths of 126 police officers in
2016.”
"Republicans have to stop worrying about offending people and start
telling the truth about some of the problems we have in this country,"
Grossman said. "President Trump won because he recognized what 17
other Republican candidates and the NRCC chair didn't see – that
Americans want straight talk, not weak and timid career politicians afraid
to tell the truth."
Seth Grossman is the Republican nominee for Congress in New
Jersey’s 2nd District, and Former City Councilman and Freeholder from
Atlantic City. email info@GrossmanforCongress.com.
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THE FIRST FAMILY OF MUSIC, THE JACKSONS, HEAD TO HARD ROCK HOTEL &
CASINO ATLANTIC CITY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AT 8 PM
Quite possibly the most recognizable family in music history, The
Jacksons will be heading to Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City on September 1 at 8 pm. Consisting of original members
Jermaine Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson, The
Jacksons put on an amazing show that includes all of their mega-hits
made famous with their brother, Michael Jackson.
This energetic show consists of all the famous dance moves and
costumes. Seeing The Jacksons is an opportunity to witness live the
re-formation of one of the greatest pop and Motown super groups in the
history of music.
The Jacksons were one of the biggest phenomenons in pop music
during the early '70s, and the last great group to come out of the Motown
hitmaking machine with their infectious brand of funky pop-soul a
definite departure from the typically smooth, elegant Motown sound,
applying the group's youth and the dawn of a new decade.
The Jacksons, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers since 1997, have five #1
albums, 18 #1 hits, 17 top 10 albums, 17 top 40 singles which include
their most notable songs like "ABC," "I Want You Back," "I'll Be There,"
"Rockin' Robin," “Never Can Say Goodbye,” “Shake Your Body (Down
To The Ground),” “Blame It On The Boogie,” “Can You Feel It,” and so
much more!
Tickets for The Jacksons range from $57.50 to $97.50 For more
information and to purchase tickets, please visit
hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.

Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club at Beth Israel Wednesday, July 18
Play bingo for a worthy cause at ‘An Evening of Designer Bag Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield, N.J. 08225. Include your email
Bingo,’ on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Beth Israel, 2501 for confirmation. For more information, call (609) 641-3600 or email
Shore Road, Northfield, N.J. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit bethisrael@cbinorthfield.org.
Beth Israel and The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. The largest Reform congregation in the area, Beth Israel is a warm
Cost is $35 and includes 10 rounds of bingo (with four cards per and welcoming home to generations of families who play a vital and
round), snacks and dessert. The minimum value of each designer bag is integral part in synagogue life. Accommodating to all types of modern
$100. Players must be at least 18 to participate. Your check is your Jewish families, Beth Israel welcomes members wherever they may be
reservation. Please make checks payable to Beth Israel and mail them to found on their personal Jewish journey.
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17 Atlantic and Cape May County residents
became Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA) for Children volunteers
Atlantic and Cape May County residents became Court Appointed
Special Advocates (CASA) for Children volunteers after 30 hours of
instruction in child advocacy, the court system and cultural competency.
As CASA volunteers, they will advocate on behalf of children and youth
living in the foster care system and recommend necessary resources and
services to the family courts. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the
children attain safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. They join
over 200 other CASA volunteers who serve 60 percent of the children
living in foster care in Atlantic and Cape May Counties.
Individuals interested in becoming a CASA volunteer should attend
the Information Sessions held monthly at the CASA office at 321 Shore
Road, Somers Point, N.J. For more information call (609) 601-7800 or
visit www.AtlanticCapeCASA.org.
Learn How to Prevent an Overdose at Free Narcan Trainings
Free Narcan trainings will be held each month to help educate and
inform citizens of the use of Narcan, a life-saving opioid antidote.
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, 115 Americans die each day
from an opioid overdose which prompted its office to issue an advisory
earlier this month encouraging the public to learn how to recognize an
overdose and prevent it with the proper administration of Narcan.
Community trainings are provided by the Atlantic County Division of
Public Health in cooperation with the Urban Treatment Associates.
Morning sessions (10 AM – 12 Noon) are available at the Parkway
County Resources Help Residents Prepare for Hurricanes and More
With the arrival of the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season
there is no better time for residents to review their emergency
preparedness plans for themselves, their families and businesses.
“As recently as this past weekend, we have once again seen the
powerful destruction and deadly impact that can result from these
tropical storms,” stated County Executive Dennis Levinson.
Subtropical Storm Alberto disrupted Memorial Day weekend plans
for many living or visiting areas in the south east and Gulf Coast of the
U.S. with downed trees, power outages, high surf and dangerous rip
tides, the threat of flash flooding and tornadoes. Florida, Alabama and
Mississippi declared states of emergencies in anticipation of Alberto
where some mandatory evacuations were implemented.
According to the National Hurricane Center, the two key factors
contributing to weather safety during hurricanes are preparing in advance
for the risks and to act on those preparations when alerted by emergency
officials.
Residents are urged to take this opportunity to check and replenish
disaster supply kits, create and/or review family emergency plans
including preparations for pets, review evacuation routes and locate
contact information for their municipal emergency management offices.
All of this information and more is available on the county’s emergency
information and resource website at www.ReadyAtlantic.org.
“When an emergency strikes, time is of the essence and preparedness
is vital to survival,” stated County Executive Dennis Levinson. “While
our first responders do an outstanding job under extraordinary conditions,
Annual Farm Fresh Produce Vouchers Available For use at participating farm markets
through October
Beginning July 11, the annual produce vouchers for low income
county residents 60 years and older will be available on a first-come,
first-served basis while supplies last at county senior centers and several
senior housing complexes.
The vouchers, distributed by the Atlantic County Division of
Intergenerational Services, allow recipients to purchase locally grown
fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs at participating farm markets through
October. Each eligible recipient will receive five, $5 vouchers for a total
of $25.
The state requires the county to target low-income senior citizens for
participation. Residents must be 60 years or older with an annual gross
income that does not exceed $1,872/month or $22,459 annually for one
person or $2,538/month or $30,451 annually for a married couple.
Eligible participants will receive five, $5 vouchers per person. They
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Pictured from left (front row): Ankhi Afroz Howlader of Ventnor,
Kathleen Fazzino of Galloway, and Judy Heyman of Mays Landing.
Pictured from left (back row): Chelsea Hershey of Ocean View, Linda Lanzetta
of Egg Harbor Township, Margaret Povio of Cape May Court House, Ellen
Seward of Villas, Stephanie Preston of Absecon, Jacqueline Taluba of Egg
Harbor Township, Shannon Maltese-Bylone of Richland, Lauren Crenshaw of
Egg Harbor Township, Maria D’Angelo of Egg Harbor Township, and Kate
Rivingston of Atlantic City. Standing (rear): Judge W. Todd Miller. Not
pictured: Sandra Skovron of Linwood, Kennedy Stafford of Northfield,
Kimberly Stott of Brigantine, and Melissa White of Mays Landing.
Building, 10 W. Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway on August 1,
September 5, October 3, November 7 and December 5. Evening sessions
(6-8 PM) are being held at the Atlantic County Library, 306 E. Jimmie
Leeds Road, Galloway on August 29, September 20, October 9,
November 13 and December 20.
Registration for any of these trainings is required and may be
completed by calling Joanna at (856) 263-8193 or by email to:
uta.narcan@verizon.net.
preparedness begins with each of us, in our own homes and families.
Take the time to prepare now by making a plan, identifying evacuation
routes, and creating a disaster supply kit for home and travel. Your life
may well depend upon it.”
Residents and individuals with properties, second homes, or
businesses in Atlantic County are also strongly encouraged to register
with the county’s Community Notification System. The system includes
numbers from the Verizon phone system’s 9-1-1 database as well as
self-registered numbers. The Community Notification System can
accommodate a primary and secondary phone number (i.e. home and
cell) as well as two email addresses per account.
Residents who are registered through the Atlantic County Community
Notification System can also receive direct alerts from the National
Weather Service to their cell phones. This important feature helps to keep
the public aware of potentially dangerous weather conditions, such as
severe heat or storm activity, regardless of time of day or location.
Residents and property owners should also inspect their homes to
identify any structural issues that could be affected by a hurricane such as
loose shingles or damaged roofs as well as to check insurance coverage
to protect their properties from costly flood damage.
The Atlantic Hurricane Season lasts through November. Forecasters
predict a 70 percent likelihood of 10 to 16 named storms with winds of
39 mph or higher with the likelihood of five to nine of those named
storms becoming hurricanes.
may spend one voucher at a time, but will not receive change if they do
not use the whole value of a voucher. Participants may go to any site to
receive vouchers and may call ahead for details. A list of participating
farmers’ markets is available at: www.aclink.org/intergenerational.
No vouchers will be issued without proof of income which may
include a Social Security statement, last year’s income tax return, a W-2
form, or current valid low-income program verification. Please note that
Medicaid cards and bank statements WILL NOT be accepted as proof of
income. Proof of identification and residency as verified by a driver’s
license, utility bill, senior ID card, or posted mail is also required.
Recipients must also present proof of age (ID with date of birth).
Vouchers will be distributed to eligible residents at area locations July
11-August 2. Visit www.aclink.org/intergenerational for locations and
times.

THE SOUNDS OF MOTOWN HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO AC SUNDAYS
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Motown sound ascended out of
Detroit, combining pop, funk, R&B with fantastic singers and solid
songwriting to create the soundtrack for a generation.
This summer, visitors to Atlantic City will have a chance to see and
hear for themselves what made Motown so special as Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino Atlantic City presents Motor City Live: A Motown Tribute from
July 1st through September 16th, with performances each Sunday at
Sound Waves. The tribute features an accomplished cast of singers,
dancers and musicians, eye-catching costumes, and stunning
choreography.
“Motor City Live is a highly entertaining theatrical presentation that
ignites images and remembrances of a musical era gone by, when music
and lyrics told stories, shared feelings, and touched lives in a very special
way,” said director Allen Valentine.
PLAY STREETS INITIATIVE IN VINELAND ON JULY 20
Hosted by Vineland Public Library and Monarch Family Success Center
Fourth of Five Fridays of Multi-Themed Celebration of Play on Sixth
Street Collaboration Between Main Street Vineland, Vineland Community
Policing Unit, Cumberland County Positive Youth Development
Coalition, and Civic and Non-Profit Organizations
Play Streets, a major initiative in cities and towns across the country
that turns downtown streets into celebrations of play for youngsters, will
continue for its fourth week in downtown Vineland on Friday, July 20,
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with “Express Yourself,” hosted by the Vineland
Public Library and the Monarch Family Success Center.
The activities for all five weeks of Play Streets will take place on
Sixth Street, between Landis Avenue and Elmer Street and that block will
be closed to traffic on those days.
The activities for “Express Yourself” will include—Pokémon Station
activities, a “Tell Your Story” Station where you can express yourself
with emoji cards and magnetic poetry, a Selfie Station where photos can
be taken with props for fun selfies, Sidewalk Chalk for expressing
yourself with washable chalk, and a Scavenger Hunt/Design Your Own
Bag Station where, for visiting all that week’s activities, you get a free
bag that you can decorate yourself, funded by the Monarch Family
Success Center.
Play Streets is a collaboration between Main Street Vineland,
Vineland Community Policing Unit, Cumberland County Positive Youth
Development Coalition, and several civic and non-profit organizations.
Tropicana Atlantic City’s Annual Foodie Event Returns August 20
Tickets are on sale now for the 11th Annual Taste of the Quarter
Benefiting United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Tropicana Atlantic City’s signature foodie event, Taste of the Quarter,
returns Monday, August 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the 11th year with
MORE treats, sips and flavor featuring Tropicana’s growing collection of
dining establishments. Sample special menu items from over 26
participating restaurants, bars and eateries including the new Chelsea
Five Gastropub, Olón by award-winning chef Jose Garces, Carmine’s,
P.F. Chang’s, and more!
Visit Ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets, at $30, or the IMAX Box
Office day of. Tickets are also available at the UWGPSNJ Atlantic
County office located in Galloway, NJ.
“Taste of the Quarter at Tropicana Atlantic City has grown year after
year to become an amazing food festival where guests can try the many
food and drink offerings on property for a good cause,” said Tropicana
Atlantic City General Manager Steve Callender. “We’re proud to partner
with United Way, our celebrity chefs, and the participating dining venues
for an eleventh year.”
Celebrity chefs including city officials, local dignitaries and famous
media personalities including Lite Rock 96.9 WFPG’s Eddie Davis and
Rachel Marie, 97.3 ESPN’s Pete Thomson and Mike Gill, Cat Country
107.3’s Joe Kelly, and SoJO 104.9’s Heather DeLuca will dish out
sample-sized portions at various food stations throughout Tropicana.
“Taste of the Quarter is so much more than an opportunity to
experience the best flavors of Atlantic City – it’s one demonstration of
how our community members are committed to coming together to lift
up our region,” said Bill Golderer, United Way of Greater Philadelphia
and Southern New Jersey’s president and CEO. “When we join forces to
fight for change, United Way is positioned to drive greater impact and
break the cycle of poverty. We’re incredibly grateful to the dedicated
community partners like Tropicana and the establishments in The Quarter
for helping to make our work possible.”
Participating Partners Located in North and South Towers: NEW!
Chelsea Five Gastropub: Lobster Bisque; NEW! Gilchrist: Mini
Pancakes; Okatshe: California Roll; Olón: Shrimp Ceviche; Chickie’s &
Pete’s Crab House and Sports Bar: Mussels Red and Mussels White; Il
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Featuring the music of The Four Tops, The Supremes, The Jackson 5,
The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The
Marvelettes, plus many more, Motor City Live will transport those who
witnessed it, back to the moment when they first heard these songs on
their transistor radios. For others, it will show what all the fuss was about
in the first place, as the live performances capture the Motown magic.
Motor City Live is produced by Elite Casino Productions. Jill Reed
choreographed the show and Linda Voermans is the production manager.
The musical director is Arland Gilliam. Costume design by Kristine
Valentine.
Tickets for Motor City Live range from $20 to $30. For more
information or to purchase tickets in advance, see
hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.
Called “a playground in a box” Play Streets offers constructive
outdoor play opportunities for youngsters while, at the same time,
creating a family-friendly atmosphere on the streets. The program,
organized in this county by the Cumberland County Positive Youth
Development Coalition, has already taken root in Millville and
Bridgeton. It has also been highly successful in such urban centers as
Philadelphia, New York City, and Los Angeles.
The schedule of future Play Streets will be as follows:
July 27: Public Safety Day (host: Vineland Police Department)
Vineland Fire Department, Vineland EMS, Cumberland County Sheriff’s
Department, Cape May County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Patrol
with horse, drunk goggles for youth, games, and basketball.
Each week will also include a DJ, hot dogs, snacks, and a rock wall.
“We’re really excited about this marvelous program that has
accomplished so much good for downtown communities where it has
been implemented,” said Main Street Vineland Executive Director
Russell Swanson. “It brings people of all ages downtown, it provides fun
and fresh air for our youngsters in a safe, structured environment, and it
brings community agencies together for a wonderful cause. Come down,
one and all, and have a great time.”
For more information on this and all Main Street Vineland events, call
the Main Street Vineland office at 856-794-8653, visit the organization’s
website at www.TheAve.biz, or visit the organization’s Facebook page.
Verdi: Cavatelli Bolognese; handmade Ricotta Cavatelli served with Il
Verdi’s house made Sausage Ragu.
Participating Partners Located in The Quarter: A Dam Good Sports
Bar: All-you-can-eat Taco Bar; A Time For Wine: Cheese and Crackers
Broadway Burger Bar: Freshly ground Angus Beef Sliders and French
Fries; Carmine’s: Carmine’s famous Meatballs made with veal and beef
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar: Ropa Vieja; shredded beef brisket
stewed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and red wine. Served with
maduros and steamed white rice.
Golden Dynasty: Mandarin Orange Beef; thinly sliced Cab Filet
Mignon Wok-fried with Mandarin Orange glaze and dried Chili Peppers.
NEW! La Petite Creperie: Triple Berry Crepe; Mrs. Fields Cookies:
Freshly baked Chocolate Chip Cookies; P.F. Chang’s: Chang’s Spicy
Chicken and Fried Rice; RiRa Irish Pub: Potato Cakes and Cottage Pie
samples; The Palm: Mini Crab Cakes with Mango Salsa; Wet Willies:
Wet Willies’ signature virgin daiquiri, the Weak Willie. Present your
Taste of the Quarter wristband to receive 15% off Wet Willies’ other
Daiquiris; Zeytinia: Classic Ham and Cheese Sandwich; Escape AC:
Visit Escape AC’s booth in The Quarter for your chance to win dis-
counted admission.
Participating Partners Located in The Marketplace: A Dam Good Deli
and Firewaters Saloon: Fresh Fruit and Veggie Bar; Premium Ice Cream
Parlor: Mini Sugar Cones with Unicorn Ice Cream; Casa Taco & Tequila
Bar: Chicken Tacos, traditional Guacamole, and virgin Casa Margaritas;
Corner Market: Mini Sub Sandwiches; Hooters Atlantic City: Boneless
Wings served by the famous Hooters Girls; James Candy: Samples of
Atlantic City’s legendary Salt Water Taffy; Marketplace Express: Mini
Fruit Tarts and freshly brewed Hazelnut Coffee; Perry’s Pizza: Pepperoni
Stromboli Bites; Starbucks: Freshly brewed coffee and delicious pastries
including Traditional Banana Bread and Glazed Old-fashioned Donuts
Tony Luke’s: Philly Cheesesteaks.
Room Rates Starting at $149.99. To book your overnight stay at
Tropicana Atlantic City call 1-800-345-8767.Visit UnitedForImpact.org
for more information about UWGPSNJ.
Visit Tropicana.net for more information about Taste of the Quarter
and other events at Tropicana Atlantic City.
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Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver and Governor Ricardo Rosselló Announce Release of
Puerto Rico Relief Commission Report
Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver announced that the New Jersey Donation of the State’s Sandy
Commission on Puerto Rico Relief’s report has been released and is now Integrated Recovery Operations and
available to the public, outlining recommendations for New Management System (SIROMS) to
Jersey’s ongoing effort to assist the over 30,000 displaced Puerto Ricans Puerto Rico – an IT platform allowing
who remain in the state following Hurricane Maria. The report, which the state to deploy and monitor services
was mandated by Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order 10, also after a natural disaster – for use during
details ways that the state can help the island and the Americans who live future storms;
there. Communication with the U.S.
“It is unacceptable that eight months after Hurricane Maria’s landfall, Department of Housing and Urban
so many of our fellow Americans are still lacking access to electricity Development to secure a moratorium
and safe water,” Governor Murphy said. “We are committed to helping extension for people owning properties
those who came to New Jersey, those who remain in Puerto Rico, and on Puerto Rico that are now facing
those who wish to return to the island. I look forward to reviewing the foreclosure;
recommendations and continuing to assist Puerto Ricans both in our state Conducting energy strategy sessions Sheila Oliver
and on the island.” between PSEG and Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to
"We would like to thank Governor Murphy and the Commission for improve the island’s aging energy infrastructure.
all the services designed towards the Puerto Rican community that Additional recommendations outlined in the report include:
sought refuge in New Jersey after Hurricane Maria hit the Island,” said The creation of one-stop service centers where evacuees can collect
Governor Rosselló. “The category five winds devastated not only our resources provided by all departments and agencies;
electrical infrastructure but the homes of thousands of Puerto Ricans. Translation and interpreter services at relevant departments and
Thanks to the solidarity of Governor Murphy and the community in New agencies;
Jersey, many Puerto Ricans were able to move to a safe place to ensure Bilingual service guides distributed throughout the community;
the welfare of children, the elderly, and the sick. Our commitment is that Creation of new grant programs targeted toward English language
Puerto Ricans can gradually return to our Island and those who wish to learning for workplace success;
stay in other jurisdictions can have an orderly transition after the The creation of new partnerships between New Jersey state
emergency caused by the hurricane in Puerto Rico.” departments with agencies and companies in Puerto Rico;
On Monday, February 12, 2018, Governor Murphy signed Executive The creation of a strategic partnership with Puerto Rico’s Department
Order 10, which established an 18-member commission (16 from New of Education to allow New Jersey schools to accept students without
Jersey and 2 from Puerto Rico) tasked with collaborating with state and education records and waive application fees for educator certificates.
federal agencies to expedite aid for Puerto Ricans impacted by Hurricane The Governor’s office will carefully review all proposed
Maria. The order required the Commission to issue a report outlining its recommendations to determine the best courses of action for the state to
findings within 90 days. Since the Commission was established, it has help Puerto Rican evacuees in New Jersey and assist recovery efforts on
helped achieve the following: the island.

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Puerto Rico News
From the Desk of Don Guardian, Mayor Emeritus AC, Past Rotary District 7640 Governor
There is a bit of irony that Puerto Rico’s value ever since Christopher
Columbus discovered the island on his second voyage in 1493 was that it
was one of the first land mass to offer European travelers access to clean
fresh water. Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States in 1898
after the Spanish- American War. After Hurricane Maria, eight months
ago, we are traveling to Puerto Rico to bring the residents clean drinking
water.
Eight months after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, much of the
island remains devastated. Now if you have vacationed in the past few
months in Isla Verde, Condado or old town San Juan, you would return
with the feeling that everything is fine. Simply travel to the higher
elevations in San Juan or Caguas and you would see a different story.
Electricity was restored less than a month ago to habitable homes while
other homes are condemned and abandoned. Water was restored but is
not safe in many areas. Gastrointestinal problems are rampant, street and
roads have collapsed with many sewer pipes now damaged and open to
the street. In some neighborhoods, next to nearly every home’s mailbox
on the street is a government issued rattrap. Homes have walls and floors
but no roofing - rather a tarp that would remind you of a tent at the scout
camp of your youth.
Six Rotarians from Atlantic City and Ocean City raised funds to
purchase clean water filters. The team traveled to Puerto Rico at their
own expense to assemble and deliver 137 water filtration systems to
individual homes. Families and neighborhood leaders were trained on the
filter use and maintenance, providing over 1000 residents with clean
water. Jorge Coromac, a Rotarian from Kansas City led efforts with our
partner organization Woodland Public Charity as well as local
neighborhood leaders in Puerto Rico.
As Mayor Emeritus of Atlantic City, our team met with Caguas
Mayor William Torres who is dealing with not just the loss of homes and
basis services but residents leaving the island for jobs in the states and
doctors and nurses leaving at the rate of 2 per day at a time when they are
most needed. One resident, Daniel Garcia traveled one and a half hours
to obtain a water filtration system and told us he felt like he was in
Dorothy’s house in the Wizard of Oz. Daniel opened the door of his
home in the mountains the day after the hurricane to see the entire
horizon changed. Trees that were in sight for 40 years were gone. Some
PUERTO RICAN PARADE AND LATIN MUSIC FEST 2018 IN PLEASANTVILLE, NJ
On Saturday, August 25, 2018, Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade
Organization presents the 22nd Annual Latin Music Fest 2018 that will
take place at 110 Tilton Road (Open Lot) in Pleasantville, NJ. The Latin
Music Fest 2018 will begin at 11 a.m. till 9:00 p.m.
“The Organization Committee is very proud of its progress in
establishing one of the largest festivals in South Jersey. Our goal is not
only to have a festival, but also to continuously educate our community
on the history, heritage, culture and arts not only of Puerto Rico, but the
entire Latino America,” said Yvette Soto, Atlantic County Puerto Rican
Parade President and Latin Music Fest founder. “The organization is very
proud of the people, businesses and corporations, who have year after
year supported this annual celebration, thereby helping to bring all
cultures of our multicultural society closer together.”
These year’s honorees are: Dr. Pedro J. Santana, Godfather (Stockton
University Dean of Students), Beatrice Sanabria-Caraballo, Godmother
(BMC Network Communications, LLC, President & CEO) and Felix
Atlantic City Electric Gets National Recognition for Emergency Restoration and Puerto Rico
Atlantic City Electric was recognized by Edison Electric Institute
(EEI) for its restoration efforts following Winter Storm Toby that hit
South Jersey in late March, and for contributions to the unprecedented
emergency power restoration mission in Puerto Rico following
Hurricanes Irma and Maria last September.
Atlantic City Electric, along with Exelon companies Baltimore Gas &
Electric, PECO and Pepco, were recognized with Emergency Recovery
Awards and ComEd received an Emergency Assistance Award for
providing support during the March nor’easters. Each of the Exelon
companies, including Atlantic City Electric, also were recognized with
the special 2018 Emergency Assistance Awards for Puerto Rico Power
Restoration. The awards were presented at EEI’s Annual Convention held
earlier this month.
“We are honored to be recognized for our efforts to restore service to
our customers following Winter Storm Toby and for going the extra mile
to restore power to those impacted in Puerto Rico,” said Tyler Anthony,
Pepco Holdings senior vice president and Chief Operating Officer.
“These awards recognize the incredible commitment Exelon employees
THE AC TIMES • July 12, 2018 11
homes disappeared with only driveways remaining. Other homes that he
never saw before appeared. He described for the first time “winter in
Puerto Rico” with no leaves on the trees – surely a winter of discontent
for this beautiful island. One member of our group was a Veteran from
the Vietnam era who cried with Puerto Rican Vets of the same time era as
he brought fresh water. I could not help think about Shakespeare’s
analogy of a Band of Brothers among those that fought beside each other.
Were Puerto Ricans hostile as Americans that it took eight months for
them to have drinking water? Not at all. A grateful people in some cases
suggesting that every home did not need a filter since there were only 6
or 8 people in each home and two or three homes could share a filter so
more people would have access to clean water. Each unit can filter up to
300 gallons per day. Along the way, seniors called out for a filter but
were unable to come to the door because they were physically unable to
walk and did not have a walker. But my cellphone pinged from my job as
Business Administrator in Toms River with the regular issues: sand on
the steps of the boardwalk, demands for parking on Rte. 35 while we
repaved so they would not be inconvenienced, street barricades that were
placed during the weekend rain storm that had not been removed quick
enough, trash that a resident had to pick up in a new parking lot. I could
not help but think it’s good to be in America – New Jersey that is not the
Commonwealth and how good God has been to us and the very different
needs I needed to provide in my municipality compared to the mayor of
Caguas.
So you want to do something? The entire filtration system that can
handle 300 gallons a day for 20 years costs $50. It is a sustainable
low-tech gravity powered solution filtering water to 0.1 micron. It filters
out 99.9999% of all bacteria and 99.9% of all waterborne diseases
meeting and exceeding EPA clean water recommendations. No electricity
is required. To sponsor one or more filters, please mail your check to:
Ocean City Rotary Charities, Inc., PO Box 1187, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
If you want to volunteer for 5 days – the cost for airfare, dormitory
style sleeping arrangements and food is under $1000. If you want to help
contact our Rotary District Clean Water Chair – Ted Lands at
Ted_Lands@hotmail com. This is Rotarian Don Guardian signing off and
grateful to be back in South Jersey.
Perez, Ambassador (Unite Here Local 54). The festival will include
delicious authentic Latin American cuisine, folklore music, dancers and
many other attractions. Confirmed bands include: Grupo Kalson Kitao
and Swing D Guille and artists include: Gilviachy, Nei-B & Bling, Black
Boy El Moyeto, Yedziel. DJs are DJ Durola and our Radio Station
sponsor La Mega will bring their DJ. The Masters of Ceremony are: our
organization 2nd VP, Mimi Nambo and Abraham “Gilviachy” De Leon.
The Latin Music Fest 2018 is part of the City of Pleasantville Bayview
Summer Series. Special thank you to City of Pleasantville, Worldwide
Entertainment Enterprises, J & M Documents Translation Services, LLC,
La Mega Radio Station and The Society Page Newspaper for sponsoring
this important event. The organization is still looking for sponsors, print
media advertisers, and non-profits to participate in the event.
For additional information, please call (609) 385-3635, e-mail
mimijosesnambo@gmail.com or visit the organization’s website
www.atlanticcityparade.com .
bring to challenging situations, both in our backyard and beyond.”
Over the course of nearly two months, 50 crew members from
Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco, worked in very
challenging conditions in the Caguas region, one of the hardest hit areas
of Puerto Rico. Atlantic City Electric employees worked as part of a team
of approximately 300 employees from across Exelon to restore power to
more than 11,000 customers without power in Puerto Rico for more than
six months. During the seven-week deployment, the entire Exelon team
safely installed 376 poles, 267 transformers, and over 108 miles of power
lines.
EEI's Emergency Response Awards recognize companies that put
forth outstanding efforts to restore service to the public following a storm
or natural disaster. Earlier this year, EEI also recognized Atlantic City
Electric with an Emergency Assistance Award for assisting with power
restorations efforts in areas of the southeast U.S. in response to Hurricane
Irma.
Find additional information about Atlantic City Electric by visiting
www.atlanticcityelectric.com.
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