Maybe Elvis is right, and memories are sweetened through the ages as they are pressed through the pages of one’s mind. One thing the King of rock ’n’ roll is right about: Memories are sweet, especially those created by a grandfather for his grandchildren three decades ago and still going strong today in their Surf City neighborhood.
On Saturday, hundreds of spectators turned out for the annual 4th on 5th celebration (Fourth of July festivities held on Fifth Street), according to Maureen Byrne.
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