Trivia Time May 23 edition

Last Updated on Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:53 am Written by Suzanne Marino Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:49 am

Thursday is for thinking so here are some things to think about
• On this day in 1934 criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are shot to death by Texas and Louisiana state police while driving a stolen car near Sailes, Louisiana. It took over 60 shots to stop the criminal couple.
Bonnie Parker met the charismatic Clyde Barrow in Texas when she was visiting her husband who was in jail for murder. Bonnie snuck a gun into prison to help Clyde escape and the two robbed their way across three states.

• On May 23, 1788 South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the Constitution.

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County passed the buck to Northfield taxpayers

Written by Larry Carlson Wednesday, May 22, 2013 06:04 pm

To the editor:

As a Northfield resident for the past 30 years, I, along with many other long-term residents can attest to the poor condition Tilton Road has been in almost since the days of the Mr. Big department store.

The planning for the upgrading of infrastructure, reconstruction and then repaving of this vital county artery and business pathway has been on the drawing boards for years now, and Northfield residents and business owners alike have endured these long years maneuvering through a patchwork of filled potholes, the flooding, and the congestion while patiently waiting for relief.

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Memorial Day plans highlight the weekend in all three Mainland communities

Written by SUZANNE MARINO Wednesday, May 22, 2013 05:07 pm

Somers Point Memorial Day services on the beach in 1946.

While the Memorial Day weekend is looked at as the kickoff to summer and there is plenty of fun in store, there is also a serious side to the holiday weekend. All three Mainland communities of Linwood, Northfield and Somers Point plan events for Memorial Day to honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate price for freedom with parades, wreathes and speeches.
NORTHFIELD – The first event on Monday morning, May 27 begins in Northfield with a parade. The line-up for the parade begins at 9 a.m. at Haddon Avenue and Broad Street. The parade route runs from the starting location, down Shore Road to City Hall at 1600 Shore Road where the Memorial Day ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Refreshments will follow the ceremony at City Hall. There is no rain date; in case of inclement weather the ceremony will be held inside the City Hall Fire Station. For additional information contact Mayor Vince Mazzeo at (609) 517-3478 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at American Legion in Somers Point

Last Updated on Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:56 am Written by Suzanne Marino Wednesday, May 22, 2013 04:49 pm

SOMERS POINT – American Legion Post 352, located at First and Pennsylvania avenues, is holding a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. the Sunday, May 26.

Admission to the all-you-can eat breakfast is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Memorial Day is set aside to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in honor of their nation. The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans’ service organization.

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Arc Thrift Shop sells as well as educates

Last Updated on Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:56 am Written by SUZANNE MARINO Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:31 am

Arc Thrift Store Manager, Irv Singer of Margate stands at the check out of the store with cashier Heather Weaver of Absecon. Posters of the Arc success stories surround the store and lets customers know that every dollar they spend in the store helps Arc clients.

NORTHFIELD—When the Arc Thrift Shop opened its doors in the Tilton Plaza Shopping Center over Memorial Day weekend two years ago Manager Irv Singer had a mission for the store. What he did not realize is how much that would expand and grow in a relative short period of time.

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Trivia Time May 22, 2013 edition

Written by Suzanne Marino Wednesday, May 22, 2013 02:00 am

Right now is the perfect time to snag some great trivia-check it out!

• On this day in 1761 In Philadelphia, the first life insurance policy was issued in the United States. (Rumor has it they are still paying on that policy)
• The Wright brothers registered their flying machine for a  patent on this date in 1908.
• On May 22, 1939 Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini signed a military alliance between Germany and Italy known as the "Pact of Steel." Japan would join the alliance in 1940 to create the axis.

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McDevitt opponents unmasked

Written by Seth Grossman Tuesday, May 21, 2013 04:16 pm

To the editor:

For more than two months, the full resources of the Atlantic County Republican Party have been unleashed to destroy the reputation and political career of Atlantic County Freeholder Joe McDevitt.

McDevitt is not only a fellow Republican, but one of the most popular, conservative, and respected public officials in the county. Yet he has been hit with incredibly dishonest attacks on Facebook, radio, mass mailings, robo-calls, and even on TV.

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Ms Senior New Jersey taking the stage

Written by SUZANNE MARINO Tuesday, May 21, 2013 02:56 pm

Ms New Jersey Senior America contestants will compete for the title June 4 at Harrah's

ATLANTIC CITY—Now that Miss America has returned home pageants are once again in the news. Next week lovely ladies will grace the stage at Harrah’s Casino and Spa in the Concert Venue for the Ms New Jersey Senior America Pageant slated for 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. The contestants come to the pageant with life experience and a lot of energy.

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