Atlantic City Represents at Boston Marathon Monday, Apr 20 2009

The Boston Herald reports:

Today’s 113th running of the Boston Marathon is not just for the young, but also the young at heart.

Among the thousands of elite athletes who will complete the grueling 26.2-mile feat from Hopkinton to Boston are regular folks like 61-year-old Jerry Mooney, a construction worker who’s running his first Boston.

“I didn’t start running until I was 49,” said Mooney, of Atlantic City, N.J., fueling up on carbs at last night’s prerace spaghetti supper at City Hall Plaza.

Determined to qualify, Mooney pounded the pavement of the Atlantic City boardwalk five nights a week, after working construction all day. He hopes to finish the race today in about five hours.

“It took me a few times to do it, but I finally qualified,” Mooney said. “Let’s just say I already feel like a winner.”

Congratulations Jerry Mooney!   May your hard work and dedication pay off in a good time.

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Did you know a UFO landed in Atlantic City? Tuesday, Apr 7 2009

Neither did I.   Yet that is what signs of the times reports:

Atlantic City, NJ – 4/2/2009 – The witness was standing in the back of the Flagship Hotel when they noticed an object falling straight down. The object was orb-shaped, burning an orange color, with white smoke trailing behind it. The witness lost view of the object when it became obscured behind a row of houses.

Two questions from this Atlantic City resident.   I – What houses?   II – Where did the object land?

I am familiar with the Inlet.   I would be curious to see where they claim the object landed on the ground.

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FRANK D. FORMICA RECEIVES REPUBLICAN PARTY NOMINATION Wednesday, Apr 1 2009

Frank Formica For Freeholder 2310 Arctic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 formica4freeholder@gmail.com

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 1, 2009

Contact:

Michele Giampaolo

(609) 839-3898

 

Businessman Frank D. Formica receives Republican Party Nomination as candidate for 2nd District Freeholder Atlantic County

 

Atlantic County, NJ (Wednesday April 1, 2009) – Frank D. Formica, business owner Formica Bros. Bakery received the Republican Party’s nomination to run for the 2^nd District Freeholder Atlantic county seat being vacated by Tom Russo yesterday evening during the Annual Republican Party Convention held in Galloway Township, NJ. 

 

“I am honored to have the opportunity to run for 2^nd District Freeholder.  During my campaign I will demonstrate to the people of Atlantic County that a vote for Frank Formica is a vote for responsible government spending, responsible government spending that will drive Atlantic County’s Growth.   I have a proven track record as a business and community leader, a solid foundation of over 32 years of experience growing successful businesses, serving in the community, making strategic investment decisions and champion development projects that have stimulated the economy.  I know what it takes to grow a business in challenging economic times, to be fiscally responsible and to put people to work.  I recognize the importance of protecting our natural resources while preserving quality of life and I pledge to continue to support this county’s open space initiatives.  As 2^nd District Freeholder, I will work hard on behalf of the people of Atlantic County.  I am delivering results in the private sector and I will deliver results on behalf of the people as 2^nd District Freeholder.”  Frank D. Formica, Candidate 2^nd District Freeholder

 

Who is Frank D. Formica
Experience	Over 32 years experience successfully running family owned businesses; Executive Administrator at Resorts International; +33 years real estate management and development
Veteran	Served in the United States Air Force from 1972-1974.
Business Experience	Successfully grew family business from a local bakery to one of the region’s largest bakeries; Served on the first Atlantic City Business development Board; Founding Board Member of St. Michael’s Development Committee responsible for constructing Dante Hall Theatre of the Arts; testified before the US Congress House of Representatives Committee on Small Business on escalating cost of food prices; Member Greater Atlantic County Development Commission
Community Leader	President Ducktown Revitalization Association, Board Member Dante Hall Theatre of the Arts, Received 2008 World of Difference Award from the Chelsea Neighborhood Association for contributions to the community.

 

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(The District Two Freeholder’s seat includes the fifth and sixth wards of Atlantic City.)

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