Ventnor budget calls for 3.2 cent tax rate hike

Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, April 17, 2013 02:21 pm

VENTNOR – The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the municipal budget Thursday, but its adoption won’t be until May 16.

Chief Financial Officer Toro Aboderin said the state has a long queue of budgets that need reviewing prior to adoption. At the Thursday, April 11 commission workshop meeting, a 9 a.m. Monday, April 22 special meeting was announced, but the audience was told adoption would be moved to May 16.

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‘Improving’ economy is just an illusion

Written by OPINION Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:52 pm

To the editor:

Headlines announce the falling rate of unemployment. Americans who pay little attention, or whose sources of information are limited, might blissfully believe the economy is well on its way to recovery. Unfortunately, any semblance of a recovery comes as President Obama and the Federal Reserve sanction the printing of trillions of dollars to be dumped into the economy. Our government is “buying the illusion” of a recovery by printing more money than our economy warrants. Four out of every 10 of those dollars add to a national debt, which will severely diminish economic opportunities for future generations.

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Former Eagle to help raise funds for MBA

Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:26 pm

MARGATE – Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will help draw a crowd to the Margate Business Association’s 11th annual Beer, Wine, Food and Auction 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay, 9700 Amherst Ave.

Proceeds benefit the Daniel and Maria Walters Scholarship Program and the MBA Children’s Fund.

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Spaghetti dinner

Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, April 17, 2013 01:00 am

There will be a spaghetti dinner to benefit the Eugene A. Tighe School 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at the school, 7804 Amherst Ave. Dinner is $8; early birds pay $7 from 4-5 p.m. All proceeds go to the Margate Education Foundation. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Students at Tighe School persuade The Current to publish letters

Last Updated on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 02:42 pm Written by SHAUN SMITH Tuesday, April 16, 2013 02:32 pm

Letters to the editor written by Amie E. Syke’s eighth grade literacy class.

MARGATE – The Downbeach Current receives lots of letters to the editor each week but a very special package recently arrived at our office.

Students in Amie E. Sykes’ eighth grade literacy class at the Eugene A. Tighe School in Margate wrote persuasive essays to The Current on topics like gun control, stereotyping and prejudice, bullying, school uniforms, using cell phones in public, personal space, table manners and world peace.

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Art and memories for sale

Last Updated on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 04:12 pm Written by SHAUN SMITH Tuesday, April 16, 2013 01:00 am

David Holtzman displays his diverse collection including “Paradise” by Svetlana Valueva, on left, and “Marilyn Monroe Mini I” by Steve Kaufman.

VENTNOR – Art can be born from tragedy.

Resident David Holtzman said Hurricane Sandy was a catalyst for the creation of an art gallery showcasing his life’s work and that of his father.

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Tighe School letters: Fiona Marie Breslin

Last Updated on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 06:58 pm Written by Fiona Marie Breslin Sunday, April 14, 2013 01:00 am

To whom it may concern:

Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Columbine High School. The Dark Night Rises premier shooting. In our current society, shootings seem to be appearing right, left, and center. When will these horrible crimes against humanity end? I have absolutely no idea; however, obviously something has to be done. I entirely support the Constitution of the United States, and of course, its second amendment. I believe it is very much necessary for people to be able to defend themselves. With that said, I believe that we have the privilege to change our most treasured document for a reason. I believe that semi-automatic weapons are not created for “personal defense” purposes. I believe the fact that some of our country’s citizens with mental illnesses are on the streets is unacceptable. Can we come together as a nation to fix this crisis?

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Tighe School letters: Giuliana Leotta

Last Updated on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 06:58 pm Written by Giuliana Leotta Sunday, April 14, 2013 01:00 am

Dear Current,

Many educators, parents, and students fail to see the benefits of wearing school uniforms. However, I have come to acknowledge many positive aspects of wearing a school uniform. For parents, uniforms cut down on the annual cost of clothing. They provide a sense of unity. Most importantly, they often ease many social difficulties. I believe that the Margate School District should adopt a uniform policy.

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