Downbeach Police Blotter – Released April 24, 2013

Last Updated on Thursday, April 25, 2013 01:18 pm Written by STAFF Wednesday, April 24, 2013 02:54 pm

Police blotter information is supplied by local and other law enforcement agencies. All persons named are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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ACHS reawakens theater program with 'Once Upon a Mattress'

Last Updated on Thursday, April 25, 2013 07:58 pm Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, April 24, 2013 02:35 pm

Senni Bloom, 18, of Ventnor gets the support of the cast while playing Princess Winnifred.

ATLANTIC CITY – The Viking Players will bring the fairy tale “Once Upon a Mattress” to life April 25-27.

Atlantic City High School has revived its theater program after a three-year hiatus under the direction of English and theater arts teacher Ryan Daly and 25 dedicated student-actors.

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Ventnor City News in Brief – Edition of Thursday, April 25, 2013

Written by SHAUN SMITH Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:04 am

Engineering HVAC for City Hall approved

The Ventnor City Commission approved a resolution Thursday, April 18 to award an $89,900 contract to Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers to design an HVAC system for City Hall which was damaged during Hurricane Sandy. A temporary heating system was installed in December costs the city approximately $15,000 per month.

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Ventnor congratulates ‘No Name Calling’ winners

Written by SHAUN SMITH Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:39 am

Ventnor Elementary School “No Name Calling” week contest winners in front from left are Lynna Nguyen, Gilia Davila, Alexander Estervez and Bianca Lengeranli. In back is Fariha Khaled.

The Guidance Counselors at Ventnor School District marked “No Name Calling Week” by explaining the importance of speaking up, being more than a bystander and looking out for each other. The Ventnor Elementary and Middle schools held a poetry and poster contest to raise awareness to the importance of the campaign. First place poster winner for the Ventnor Elementary School is Lynna Nguyen for her poem “Words Can Hurt,” and Fariha Khaled for her poster. Ventnor Middle School winners are Genevieve Smith for her poem “Compassion” and Kitty Varallo for her poster. 

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Budget adjustment brings Ventnor tax rate hike to 5.4 cents

Last Updated on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 02:53 pm Written by SHAUN SMITH Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:00 am

VENTNOR – Residents had an opportunity to take to the microphone regarding the 2013 municipal budget prior to its scheduled adoption next month.

The public hearing on the $29.37 million municipal budget was held Thursday, April 18, and adoption is anticipated May 16.

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Bubbles 4 Autism marks 10th year of raising awareness

Last Updated on Friday, April 26, 2013 11:40 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Monday, April 22, 2013 06:24 pm

Nearly 850 students joined 90 teachers in Blow Bubbles 4 Autism at the Ventnor Educational Community Complex.

VENTNOR – While waiting for the 10th annual Blow Bubbles 4 Autism to begin on Monday, Kyle and Isabelle Mosca were congratulated by a steady parade of well-wishers.

The 14-year-old twins are the authors of "Adventure to Autism Planet,” a children's book written by Isabelle as a way for people to relate to her autistic brother Kyle, who did the illustrations.

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Stop FEMA Now brings message to Atlantic City

Last Updated on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 01:04 pm Written by Cindy Nevitt Sunday, April 21, 2013 06:09 pm

ATLANTIC CITY – Stop FEMA Now held its second meeting in southern New Jersey on Saturday afternoon, April 20 with the founder of the grassroots organization speaking to a group of 50 homeowners and a half-dozen elected officials in Council Chambers at City Hall.

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Beach tags on sale in Downbeach

Written by SHAUN SMITH Sunday, April 21, 2013 01:00 am

  The Ventnor-Margate adult beach badge is available at the preseason rate.

The time to break out the sandals, beach chairs and umbrellas is growing closer, and now is the time to get beach badges at the discounted rate.

In Ventnor and Margate, beach badges must be worn by anyone 12 years old and up. The preseason price is $7 for a regular seasonal badge and $3.50 for a senior citizen badge for people 65 and older. Beginning June 1, all badges will cost $15.

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