From the Editor
The sun is setting earlier each and every day as we quickly approach the unofficial end of summer of 2020. What an unusual and remarkable summer it has been! It’s hard to believe we will soon be turning the calendar from August to September. We have conquered immense challenges, never seen before. The Summer of 2020 is certain to go down in history books, not only for what we lost in the pandemic, but also for what we overcame and achieved.
As we entered the summer, barely out of quarantine, the problems we faced seemed insurmountable. How can social distance be achieved on our beaches and boardwalks, where the entire tri-state area flocks to? We quickly adapted though, putting new procedures and protocols into place to make it possible. Hundreds of thousands of people safely enjoyed the beauty and amenities of our shore islands. Restaurants served up breakfasts, lunches and dinners, adapting to outdoor dining and implementing safety measures never seen before. The invisible enemy, Covid-19, could not stop the summer fun. From the city leaders to the life guards, restaurant owners and servers, your strength and determination kept us and continue to keep us safe.
We collectively mourn the loss of one of those leaders, Mayor Andy Simpson of Brigantine. Read more about his life and achievements on page _. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
Also in this issue of Shore Local, check out how one local business, BioBlasting is at the forefront of the war against the coronavirus.
Read what inspired Arthur Handson the third of Egg Harbor Township to take a radical turn in his career and develop and patent products that disinfect powerfully, while at the same time are people, pet and environmentally friendly.
Schools will be starting up soon and looking very different. From homeschool, hybrid and virtual learning, raising children in a pandemic isn’t easy. Krystle J Bailey has some great suggestions in her Mom’s Vibe column on page 35. Steffen Klenk writes about the National Coin Shortage impacting South Jersey. Steffen also coordinates the Events page and our newest feature Shore Local-tainment that offers a calendar of where you can catch your favorite LOCAL artists performing. If you have an event or are a local artist and would like your performance included email Steffen at shorelocalevents@gmail.com
Labor Day is just around the corner. Take these final days of summer to sneak in one more walk on the beach, bike ride on the boardwalk, or whatever it is that sparks your soul.
“Enjoy the little things in life….for one day you will look back and realize they were the big things.” -Robert Brault
Peace & Love,
Cindy
