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Three-day project includes Discovery Communications and Atlantic County Habitat for Humanity
VENTNOR – Gov. Chris Christie toured the progress of a three-day rebuilding effort here Friday, May 17 with TLC’s “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro and 125 volunteers from Discovery Communications who are working with Habitat for Humanity to rebuild 10 critically damaged homes throughout the city of Ventnor.
Downbeach Current
We are all equal in God’s eyes
Written by Opinion Wednesday, May 08, 2013 05:58 pm
To the editor:
To all the haters and to those who object due to moral grounds, I agree with you that in today’s society we have lost our civility in disagreeing with each other. We attack and attack and never really listen to the other side.
You’re wrong, I’m right and that’s the end of the story. There seems to be two sides to every argument and those two sides always seem to be broken down to either conservative or liberal. Red state or Blue state and if you disagree with me, then I’ll throw at you all the facts that I heard on my TV news or talk radio show, all hosted by people who’s main goal seems to be fattening their ratings, egos and wallets.
Taube statement based on ‘pseudoscience’
Written by Opinion Wednesday, May 08, 2013 05:54 pm
To the editor:
Margate Commissioner Brenda Taube can't seem to remember her pledge to hold the line on spending.
She wants or needs to squander $900,000 of taxpayers' money. Former Mayor Vaughn Reale sternly warned that this was only the tip of the iceberg and that beach replenishment mandates could cost Margate up to the full $10 million if federal funds were not available. Who in their right mind would buy into a 50-year contract with such enormous financial exposure?
Checkmate
Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, May 08, 2013 03:49 pm
VENTNOR – Checkers has left town.
Officially.
The Checkers Drive-In that opened in August 2010 in Ventnor Plaza was lifted with a crane and loaded on the back of a truck that left town Tuesday, April 30.
It was last seen traveling west on the Black Horse Pike. City officials say the building was repossessed and the rest of the site will be cleared.
Margate voters to have their say on shore protection
Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, May 08, 2013 03:32 pm
MARGATE – The voters will have the final say on whether the city should participate in a shorefront protection program.
During the May 2 Margate City Commission work session, the governing body explored its options about how the city could erect dunes or participate in a beach fill project. At its April 18 meeting, the commission gave approval for the city administrator, solicitor and engineer to explore the feasibility of a shorefront protection project.
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St. Leonards steps up for small athletes
Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, May 08, 2013 03:23 pm
The St. Leonards Association donated more than $3,000 to the Ventnor Little League and Ventnor Pirates Football Association to replace equipment damaged by Hurricane Sandy Thursday, May 2 at Titus Field. The two organizations had more than $20,000 worth of equipment damage including the snack bar.
Wayland Memorial Run
Last Updated on Friday, May 10, 2013 09:01 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, May 08, 2013 11:04 am
The 14th annual Wayland Memorial Run is 9 a.m. Sunday, May 26 at Newport and Atlantic avenues and incorporates 10k and 5k runs and a fun walk to benefit the Wayland Memorial Scholarship Fund. The event is sponsored annually by Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association Local 38 in association with the Ventnor City Board of Recreation. With the proceeds from the run, the FMBA has distributed $35,000 to more than 40 Ventnor college-bound students. Registration is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25 in the community building of the Ventnor Library and Cultural Art Center, 6500 Atlantic Ave. or 7:30-9 a.m. the day of the race. The entry fee is $15 through May 25 and $20 the day of the race. Contact (609) 823-7956 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Click here for an application form.
Downbeach Police Blotter – Released May, 8 2013
Written by STAFF Wednesday, May 08, 2013 10:07 am
Police blotter information is supplied by local and other law enforcement agencies. All persons named are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Anchor Arts brings creativity to Ventnor
Last Updated on Wednesday, May 08, 2013 01:23 pm Written by SHAUN SMITH Tuesday, May 07, 2013 11:58 am
VENTNOR – Brittany Czekai has created a venue where anyone of any age can be an artist.
Anchor Arts Studio held its grand opening Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5 at its 6516 Ventnor Ave. location. As owner and operator, Czekai, 29, of Ventnor said she wanted to invent a space where adults and children can take art classes and also find work by local artists.
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News
- Surf report – Thursday, May 23
- Downbeach ready for Memorial Day
- Residents have more chances to hear from Commission
- Downbeach Police Blotter – May 23, 2013
- Ventnor VFW reopens after members rebuild
- Ventnor woman charged with 2007 murder after husband’s remains are found in her closet
- Eagles cheerleaders shoot calendar in Ventnor
- Longport not smiling about uncompleted paint job
- VFW Post 3361 thanks its donors and volunteers
- Downbeach Police Blotter – May 15, 2013
Opinion
- Beach fill raises difficult questions for Margate
- Blumberg’s attacks just aren’t cool
- Margate Concerned Citizens not intimidated by fraudulent letter
- Thank you Longport officials for recovery efforts
- Government reps are corporate cronies
- We are all equal in God’s eyes
- Taube statement based on ‘pseudoscience’
- ‘Improving’ economy is just an illusion
- Margate has no need for another engineer
- Glad Simon has our back