One Kook's Safari > Surfing shows the strength of survivors

Written by Bill Barlow Thursday, June 13, 2013 04:00 pm

Surfing shows the strength of survivors

There’s a lot to get to this week.

First off, all that stuff I wrote recently about weaves being small in June? Well, I guess that was a mistake.

There were some waves around this week, and not just over the weekend when tropical storm Andrea rolled by, throwing some nice, clean swell at the beach. There were waves with faces of 5 feet or better, and there were also plenty of surfers catching rides.

Surfers packed the well-known spots, but pretty much anywhere you could find a peak, there was already a surfer waiting for the wave.

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The 28th Street beach: my little patch of paradise by Melissa Trabbold

Last Updated on Friday, June 14, 2013 02:48 pm Written by Staff Reports Thursday, June 13, 2013 02:38 pm

Lifeguards watch over swimmers at 28th Street in Ocean City.

Ever since I can remember, I have been going to the same beach – the 28th Street beach in Ocean City. Now I am 21, and I have grown to love that beach with an admittedly proprietary appreciation.

Going up the old, splintery wooden steps and stepping onto the hot sand was the start of my beach day – which was almost every day of those summers that I spent in Ocean City. I loved seeing all the familiar faces and the colorful beach gear as I walked down the vast plane of sand to get to “my spot.”

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All in for turtles

Last Updated on Friday, June 14, 2013 02:49 pm Written by Staff Reports Thursday, June 13, 2013 02:31 pm

A motorcyclist leads the Cumberland County HOG riders out of Kindle Ford in Cape May Court House at a previous run.

Motorcyle Poker Run helps these slowpokes crossing the road get to the other side

Every year during their nesting season, hundreds of turtles are killed trying to cross the roads of Cape May County.

Be it a diamondback terrapin, snapping turtle, painted turtle, box turtle, red-bellied turtle, red-eared slider or mud turtle – all of which are found locally – few can survive a run-in with a motor vehicle.

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Contestants wanted for Miss North Wildwood pageant

Last Updated on Thursday, June 13, 2013 02:42 pm Written by Staff Reports Thursday, June 13, 2013 02:07 pm

The reigning Miss North Wildwood is Brooke Iacono.

Organizers of the Miss North Wildwood Interview Pageant are looking for young women between the age of 16 and 21 to compete for the title of Miss North Wildwood.

The winner will represent the city at special events all year long and receive $500. The first runner-up will receive $150, and the prize for second runner-up is $100. All contestants will receive a special gift and a gift bag.

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People Poll > Father's Day

Last Updated on Friday, June 14, 2013 03:38 pm Written by Samantha Safchinsky Wednesday, June 12, 2013 03:45 pm

What is the best advice your father ever gave you?

“Family always comes first.”

- Teresa Preziosi, Vineland

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Shake up your summer workout

Last Updated on Thursday, June 13, 2013 02:50 pm Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, June 12, 2013 03:26 pm

Whether you want to get your body ready for swimsuit season or stay fit during the summer months, it is important to find a fitness routine that can be maintained. These tips will help you get motivated and keep moving for a healthier body.

Shake things up

Having a variety of fitness activities works different parts of the body, keeps you engaged in the process, and ensures you have some way to exercise no matter what the weather is like. Lifting weights, swimming, cycling, walking, dancing – there are plenty of ways to have fun as you work out.

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How to behave in the theater

Last Updated on Thursday, June 13, 2013 02:50 pm Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, June 12, 2013 03:20 pm

Please: No tank tops, no balloons, no food, no placing your feet on the seats in front of you, no screeching at the performers, no talking  during performances, no cellphones and no exiting or entering except when there is a break in the action.

These are some of the rules of theatrical etiquette that educator-director Kay Aspell is  emphasizing in a special segment of the children’s summer theater camp of  Shore (Sure) Productions at the Performing Arts Center of Middle Township.

“Not all of the action in the theater takes place on stage,” Aspell said. “Some of it occurs in the audience, and there are certain rules of etiquette and behavior there, just as there are in restaurants, at proms or other social events.”

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Found it in … Cape May

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 04:14 pm Written by Samantha Safchinsky Wednesday, June 12, 2013 03:01 pm

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Nature Center announces children’s summer camp lineup

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 02:52 pm Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, June 12, 2013 02:43 pm

Children tend to their newly planted seeds at one of last year’s summer camps.

The New Jersey Audubon Nature Center of Cape May will offer summer camps for children entering prekindergarten through sixth grade 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday through Aug. 16.

Preregistration is recommended for all programs. The fee is $100 per week for members and $125 per week for nonmembers. Daily rates are available.

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OC Monday night concert series starts June 24

Written by Carl Price Friday, June 07, 2013 09:33 am

The Ocean City 2013 Monday Night Concert Series line up will include Get the Led Out June 24, The Mavericks July 1, Dave Mason July 8, Jars of Clay July 15, Hot Tuna Electric July 22, Leon Russell July 29, Mashall Tucker Band Aug. 5, Rusted Root Aug. 12 and Jay and the Americans Aug. 19. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Tickets are on sale now at ocnj.us.