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Juliana Kemenosh, Valedictorian, had some praise for her fellow graduates at Ocean City High School. “Each and every student has done something exceptional and unique in their own right,” said Kemenosh. “Our athletes, our arts and science students and our musicians are all at the very top. And though each person is different – they have a common thread: a fire in their stomach, a passion for what they love to do. “Find your passion and you will find your happiness.”

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On Saturday morning while many prepared to hit the beach, the Ocean City Gardens Civic Associate held a service to honor our Ocean City Veterans. The event was highlighted by the dedication of a bronze plaque, located near the foot of the Longport Bridge, honoring all those who have served in the Armed Forces. The sun was shining and a brisk wind whipped across the entrance to Ocean City setting the stage for a memorable event. Approximately 50 people attended the ceremony. Many in the crowd were veterans themselves and members of our local VFW and American Legion. Others were there out of respect for the great sacrifices endured by our military personnel.

The Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation had its most successful event to date, raising nearly $100,000, at the 9th annual Paddle For a Cause presented by J&L Amish Depot on Saturday, June 11. The foundation has collected a little more than $96,000 in donations with funds still being counted according to the board’s treasurer Kristi Collins of Somers Point. Each paddler was required to raise $200 to participate in the event.

Hailey Parker would have loved it! Hundreds of people got together for a great cause and had fun doing it. Awareness was raised about pediatric cancer, and more than $12,500 was raised for pediatric cancer research.

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Ocean City students who rode their bicycles to school on Monday (June 13) found something different on their bikes for the ride home. While they were at school, volunteers from Bike OCNJ installed free bicycle lights for safe riding after dusk. Bike OCNJ added the small lights on elastic bands to all bicycles parked outside Ocean City’s three schools on Monday. They will return on Tuesday. The lights were placed at the front (white) and rear (red) of all bikes.

The Heart of Surfing event, held Saturday afternoon on the 7th St Beach, was the most successful yet both in participation, and fundraising to aid children with autism. The event, now in its third year, included a conventional surfing contest and surfing sessions for special needs individuals. Volunteers assisted the special needs participants in catching waves, standing on the boards, and sometimes riding tandem.

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In a town that loves its parades – Ocean City has the Halloween, Christmas and world-famous Doo Dah just to name three – Wednesday’s Miss New Jersey Parade might be considered a bit underrated. But that is about to change if Karen Mahar has anything to say about it. “I am feeling good about our lineup and I hope people come out,” Parade Director Mahar said. “It is in the middle of the week and the summer season still isn’t (in full swing) and I am not sure all our residents and visitors know about it. But it really is a nice event.”