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Snowflakes bring flag to students

mccullough@catamaranmedia.com (Suzanne Marino) — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:40:08 GMT

MARGATE - Sometimes snowflakes are a welcome sight, especially in Afghanistan.

A snowstorm arrived there thanks to the artistic efforts of first grade students at the WilliamH.RossElementary School.

First grade students, Lily and T.J. Finkenauer have an uncle they are very proud of: Capt. Peter Roberts. They came up with the idea of “Snowflakes for Solders” after seeing a picture of their Uncle Peter, smiling during an unusual snow shower while he was stationed in Afghanistan.

Pageant celebrates the elegance of aging

mccullough@catamaranmedia.com (Suzanne Marino) — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:15:14 GMT

MARGATE – Monday afternoon, May 21 the 15 ladies vying for the title of Ms. New Jersey Senior America met together for the first time. The pageant will be held at Harrah’s Resort Thursday, June 7.

'Raising A Philanthropist' theme of Power of the Purse

mccullough@catamaranmedia.com (Suzanne Marino) — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:01:17 GMT

MARGATE – The third annual Power of the Purse luncheon and workshop, presented by the Women's Leadership Initiative of United Way of Atlantic County, will take place Friday, June 1 at Steve and Cookie's by the Bay in Margate beginning at 10 a.m.

Margate Police Blotter, Edition of May 24, 2012

mccullough@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:58:48 GMT

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

Ventnor company grabs shore style by the shirt

shaun.smith@shorenewstoday.com (SHAUN SMITH) — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:03:56 GMT

VENTNOR – A local entrepreneur is bringing the beach to the streets, using a fresh approach to create beach style with a neighborhood feel.

Traffic advisory - Ventnor and Dorset avenues

shaun.smith@shorenewstoday.com (STAFF REPORTS) — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:41:28 GMT

A traffic lane shift pattren will be in effect 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at the intersection of Ventnor and Dorset avenues as South Jersey Gas Company performs utility work on the street. Police and traffic directors will be on site to assit motorists.

Atlantic County Committee members for Margate

mccullough@catamaranmedia.com (Suzanne Marino) — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:26:57 GMT

The June 5 primary election will give residents the opportunity to vote for their county committee members. Seeking spots as a member of the Atlantic County Republican Committee from Margate is Anthony Canuso, Maria Dicino, James Robertson, Eleonora Dina Robertson, Marvin D VanWickle, Florence VanWickle, John Edward Kline, Janet McCarron, Harry Brown and Joanne Amodeo.

The Atlantic County Democratic Committee members on the ballot are Arthur Slomine,

Mary Slomine, Debbie Lou Devlin, Bruce L Peskoe and Linda Kay Goukler.

Margate eyes tightening public comment procedure

mccullough@catamaranmedia.com (Suzanne Marino) — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:25:34 GMT

MARGATE - City Commission will be rolling out a new policy regarding the open public portion of their meetings at the Thursday, June 7 meeting.

New services offered at the Margate Library

mccullough@catamaranmedia.com (Suzanne Marino) — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:16:57 GMT

MARGATE – The Margate Library is now offering self-service faxing, a free scanner and color copying/printing services for residents and visitors.

Patrons are delighted with the new products, according to librarian Gwen Meade.

Original plays to be performed June 3 in Margate

shaun.smith@shorenewstoday.com (SUZANNE MARINO) — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

MARGATE – New theater ideas are alive and well at the JerseyShore.

The Players and Playwrights by the JerseyShore will close out their year with a performance at Beth El Synagogue 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3. They will be reading eight original plays that range in length from three to 20 minutes.