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ummer just doesn't want to let go. We are coming off of a couple of very hot and humid days. Is it atypical? No. Temperatures in the 80's often linger into early October, but it is annoying. Now, I know there are a lot of you out there that are fans of Summer, and that's all well and good. Personally, my favorite seasons are Fall and Spring because it gets comfortable. It's not comfortable when dew points are still around 70. Yuck! Going forward into the weekend we level out. We're looking at clouds and sun mixing together, highs both days will be in the low to mid 80s, with a small chance of showers.

It is by no means a washout, or

anything close to it, but do have an umbrella handy.

The tropics are heating up again, but there is nothing immediately concerning to me right now. There is a wave that came off the west coast of Africa over the weekend that could track towards the Caribbean, but we are still about 5 days out from seeing any sort of substantial development from that system.

Beware the hype! I saw several posts showing that wave turning into another Dorian hitting the Bahamas and Florida. The posters showed a single run of a flawed model over 10 days out.

The chances of that verifying are lower than winning the lottery.

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Where were you on the day the world stopped turning?

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ike all Americans on that fateful day, my morning began like any other week day.

I dropped my twin girls off at Kindergarten and completed my walk around the neighborhood. We didn’t have cell phones yet so I was oblivious as history was unfolding.

"Something terrible happened... turn on television," my husband spoke in a somber tone, as I walked in the door. I had never heard him speak in that tone before. I froze as I watched the first tower fall. The reporter, along with thousands of Americans ran and cowered from the debris. I couldn’t believe this was happening on live television. We watched as first responders risked their lives and climbed stairwells to save thousands of lives at the mercy of the falling tower.

Then the unthinkable happened.

The second tower collapsed. Ameri-

The Atlantic City Fire Department on Jackson Avenue and the Boardwalk in Atlantic City on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Sand sculpture by John Gowdy . Photo courtesy ACFD. cans just like myself who started their normal weekday routine, faced the unimaginable. As we began to hear from Pennsylvania and the Pentagon, I began to worry for everything I had taken for granted. A half day of kindergarten never seemed so long as I waited for my girls to come home and hug me.

The hours that followed seemed surreal. Although all flights were suspended, I will never forget the sound of the military planes roaring over-

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head as I lay in bed awake that night.

The weeks that followed began to feel unbearable as we heard the stories of the lives lost on September 11th, 2001. While tragic stories filled our news channels, we also heard stories of heroism and patriotism. We heard stories of courage and faith. More people signed up for active military service than any other time in history.

Even today, eighteen years later, as we continue to face this War on Terror, brave men and women will-

ingly defend our freedom and security every day. There was even a rare political bipartisanship, as Congress passed a $40 billion anti-terrorism and victim aid measure, three days after the attack.

The world has changed so much in the eighteen years since. Few will ever forget where they were at that moment in time or in the days and months that followed. The kids grew up, the internet changed everything and social media reconnected us, at least virtually. Many things became antiquated with rapid advances in technology. With so many new gadgets and conveniences though, air travel remained the same if not worse. With this new threat, airline security became a top priority, trumping ease and convenience.

We will never forget 9-11. We will continue to honor the civilians that lost their lives that day, the first responders that put themselves on the line for others and the soldiers that were deployed, sacrificing it all, for our freedom.

Never forget and God Bless America.

Peace & Love, Cindy

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Back to School Menu Planning

By Marci Lutsky

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f you are like me, your kitchen did not get much use over the summer. Late beach evenings and impromptu day trips left me with little time to whip up healthy meals. When the kids head back to school, it is always a time to reset and I welcome the opportunity to get back on track. Over the weekend I make my dinner menu for the week and then grocery shop. While this takes a bit of time, it’s worth it in the long run as we eat healthier by avoiding takeout and stick to a budget. I hear from people all the time who say they wish they were better at meal planning. If this is how you feel, here are some tips to making a weekly menu and sticking to it.

Be consistent. Carve out a time of the week for meal planning. For me, this works best on Sunday mornings.

I like to food shop for the week right after creating my weekly menu. The recipes are fresh in my mind and if I get both of them done early on a Sunday morning, it’s out of the way so I can enjoy the rest of the day with my family.

Have a spot where you write the menu for everyone to see. In our old house we had a big chalkboard in our kitchen where I wrote the weekly menu. In our current house, I have less kitchen space so I bought a dry erase whiteboard that I display on the kitchen counter for everyone to see.

No more asking, what’s for dinner? If you want to know, look at the board!

Now comes the part which some people find tricky, creating the menu.

I typically plan meals for 5 nights a week leaving Friday and Saturday open for eating out or takeout. I start by writing the days of the week. Next, I write any activities on those specific nights so I know if we will be limited on time. For example, this week on Tuesday my daughter has theater class from 6-7pm and on Wednesday my son has baseball practice from 6-7:30pm. Scheduling information is helpful for planning meals.

When I plan recipes, I start by asking my family if they have any requests for the menu. Sometimes they remind me of a dish I haven’t made in awhile and sometimes they

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request something they want to try.

Next, I look in my refrigerator and

pantry to see what I have from my weekly farm share or Misfits Market that I want to use up. I received a bunch of sweet potatoes last week so that was incorporated into my recipe for sweet potato gnocchi this week.

There are some nights when I am really short on time and I will put my Instant Pot to work or pull something out of the freezer. I also like themes for certain nights like Taco Tuesday or Meatless Monday. This is fun and creates some consistency.

If planning a whole week’s worth of meals seems daunting, start by planning for a few nights and see how it goes. It makes me feel organized to know what my week ahead holds in store at dinnertime. Keep an eye on this column in the upcoming issues for more helpful tips about

creating easy meals. If you have a topic you want to see covered, drop me an email. Happy back to school time!

Marci Lutsky is a food blogger at Vegging at the Shore, www. veggingattheshore.com and can be reached at veggingattheshore@ gmail.com.

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Hometown Heroes: Our Teachers The Story of Tracy Meister & Samantha Coyle

By Tammy Thornton

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ow that the school bell regularly rings, it’s time to admit that summer is really over. We’ve sent our kiddos off for new adventures and experiences, perhaps for the very first time. Some moms breathe a sigh of relief, while for others, it’s an apprehensive time to imagine your child away from your care and watchful eye for over six hours each day.

Fortunately, wonderful teachers are eagerly waiting for their students and are excited about a new year of learning. We salute all teachers that are educating and inspiring our future leaders. But some teachers go above and beyond the call of duty.

Hometown Heroes Tracey Meister and Samantha Coyle, teachers at

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Seaview Avenue School in Linwood, are those types of teachers. You can feel the love being poured into their students as they energetically greet and hug children in the hallways and classrooms. This dynamic duo of teaching seems inseparable though they are both individually talented and impacting students in life-changing ways.

Their teaching paths began together; both Mrs. Meister and Mrs. Coyle started their teaching careers 26 years ago at the former Poplar Avenue School in Linwood, and have worked in the Linwood School District ever since. Both teachers are just as excited now as when they first started and feel blessed that they get to go to work doing something they love. The two have often collaborated over the years. Mrs. Coyle has spent the better part of her career as a third-grade teacher, but currently feels blessed to be involved in basic skills instruction. Mrs. Meister, who has also taught basic skills, has been a third-grade and fourth-grade teacher and is currently a fourth-grade teacher. Last year, they both focused on basic skills, which provides

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Students from both ends of the learning curve benefit from this enriched instruction.

Mrs . Coyle and Mrs. Meister have both been involved in what they like to call the “Breakfast Family”. It’s a hear twarming sight to witness these two teach- Samantha Coyle and Tracy Meister ers in action.

Students who take advantage of excel in a nurturing and caring envithe breakfast program are greeted ronment. They now refer to themwith open arms and a loving hug selves as “grandteachers” since they each morning as they arrive. The find themselves teaching the children teaching duo fills each child with love of former students. It is no surprise and encouragement to “make this that both teachers have been awarda great day!”. These students start ed “Teacher of the Year”, Mrs. Meister their school day with a smile on their in 2007 and Mrs. Coyle in 2013. face and inspiration to spread that The two teachers sum up their enthusiasm and kindness to others. teaching philosophy in these words, Former student A.J. Reynolds will “As educators, we have always connever forget the difference teachsidered ourselves to be ‘bridge builders like Mrs. Meister and Mrs. Coyle ers’, not only for the students and made in his life. He was falling a bit their growth, but their families, the behind the other students in some of school, and the community in general. As educators, we are called to be his third-grade classes. Mrs. Meister suspected a deeper problem and more than just purveyors of informatook the initiative to meet with A.J.’s tion and testing. It is imperative that parents and the Child Study Team, our students know we have a genuine resulting in having him tested and care and regard for their well-being.

Nurturing students while supporting evaluated. Consequently, the evaluathem to strive to be their best in and tion revealed he had a minor learning disability called Auditory Processing out of the classroom. Children today, Disorder. Due to this discovery, they more than ever, should have a clear were able to get specialized help for understanding of how they are to A.J. The family believes he would treat one another, and how they too have struggled in middle school and can be helpful and influential citizens high school if Mrs. Meister had not in our society.” intervened in third grade. Currently, Ask most any current or former A.J. is in his junior year at Temple student of these two teachers and University studying to become an they will tell you, “Mission Accomelementary school teacher with a plished!”. Thank you to these homeconcentration in special education. town heroes for making South Jersey In A.J.’s words, “Mrs. Meister’s love a better place both for the present and passion for teaching are one and for future generations who have of the reasons I have decided to been inspired by them. And thank you pursue a career in teaching. I hope to all of our teachers, best wishes for to make a positive impact and allow a wonderful school year! my students an equal opportunity to succeed as Mrs. Meister had done for Tammy Thornton is a mom of me in third grade.” four, a substitute teacher, and a These types of stories can be told Sunday school teacher. She is over and over again as teachers like passionate about gardening and Mrs. Meister and Mrs. Coyle have cooking, and loves the beach. inspired generations of students to

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Leave nothing but footprints at the beach

By Karen DeWalt

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ummertime brings hundreds of thousands to our beautiful beaches. Two beach cleanups aim to ensure our beaches are left pristine and free of litter.

Ocean City High School senior, Keely Demarco, organized a beach cleanup with the support of Kristina and Marshall Young, owners of the Peace of Wood Peace Compound on 12th and Asbury Avenue in Ocean City.

“In the near future I hope to see people’s eyes open, as if they have an 'aha' moment. Our planet’s health is declining and it needs our help. I truly believe we can work together to make our home better for future generations by creating less waste, reducing our carbon footprint, and no longer using animal products. In the future I hope to have a career

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that helps the e nv i ro n m e n t ,” says Keely.

“During the most re ce n t cleanup, we found so many straws. Straws have been a popular topic recently with many restaurants switching to paper or reusable straws rather than using plastic. I love seeing companies make changes for the better, even if they’re small changes. When we all come together, doing good isn’t that hard; it’s actually fun. The little things do matter," emphasizes Keely.

Another beach cleanup was hosted by the South Jersey Boardriders Ocean CIty division on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Sponsored by 7th Street Surf shop, many local surfers and their families assembled on 7th Street beach in front of the surf shop to gather trash left on the beach after Labor Day weekend. Most of the trash that was picked up was found between the boardwalk and the dunes, a location rarely cleaned on a regular basis. Much of the 7th Street Surf

Shop family was there, including Matt Keenan, Rob Kelly, members of the 7th Street Grom Squad, and Ocean City Boardriders Chapter president Kevin Morris.

“The purposes of the Boardriders association is to support local grassroots organizations, hold board drives and to raise ocean protection awareness in local schools,” said Morriss.

"The main thing to take away from these cleanups is to keep our beaches clean. After surfing, grab trash from the sand and leave it better than you found it,” added Matt Keenan. "Just doing that little bit will go a long way in keeping the beaches and ocean unpolluted and healthy for future generations to enjoy. After your day at the beach, please, leave nothing but footprints."

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Events & Happenings Second Friday at Ocean City Fine Arts League ▶Friday, ▶ September 13th from 6-7:30pm 711 Asbury Ave. Join the Fine Arts League for their monthly reception and awards presentation. This month’s theme is Off the Beaten Path. Light refreshments will be provided.

Ocean City Airport Festival ▶Saturday, ▶ September 14th from 10am-3pm 26th Street & Bay Avenue Don’t miss the Annual Airport Festival featuring a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II planes to Classics and Warbirds.

The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

Sea Isle City Fall Family Festival ▶Saturday, ▶ September 14th from 10am-4pm Excursion Park JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. The festival will begin with a Seaside Vendor Craft Market along the oceanfront Promenade. The popular Fall Family Festival Food Court will be open in front of Excursion Park, where a tempting selection of local delicacies and traditional festival-fare will be on

sale. Festival goers will enjoy live music and a variety of free family activities and amusement rides. Free admission. visitsicnj.com.

Beauty & The Leash Community Dog Talent & Beauty Pageant ▶Saturday, ▶ September 14th at 10am Shore Medical Center Lawn Bay Ave. & Medical Center Way, Somers Point All dogs in the community are welcome to participate in Beauty & the Leash, presented by Somers Point-Community First. Contest categories and prizes, owner look-a-like, talent, small & large dog beauty and Show Us Your Paws parade. The event will honor pet therapy dogs at Shore Medical Center and celebrate all canine cuties. Visit Somers Point-Community First on Facebook for details and registration information.

Galloway Township’s Salute to Veterans BBQ ▶Saturday, ▶ September 14th from 11am-1pm Veterans Memorial Park 636 S. New York Rd. Join Galloway Township for their annual Salute to Veterans BBQ. Enjoy guest speakers and a BBQ picnic.

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Smithville Drum Circle ▶Saturday, ▶ September 14th from 11am-5pm 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville Come prepared to have fun dancing and drumming on The Greene. Bring your favorite percussion instruments and your best energies. Don’t have a drum? We’ve got you covered. There will be vendors with handmade drums, crystal cards, henna body art, tarot card readings and other Drum Circle essentials. This family event will be fun-filled and enlightening. Rain date is Sunday, September 15th.

Mays Landing Night of Lights ▶Saturday, ▶ September 14th at 7pm Gaskill Park 24 Farragut Ave. It’s the 3rd Annual Revival of the Mays Landing Night of Lights Parade.

Bring the kids to Gaskill Park to watch the parade. You will also be able to see the parade from The Dockside at The Inn at Sugar Hill.

Smithville Antique Auto Day ▶Sunday, ▶ September 15th from 10am-4pm 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville Come spend a day in the Village and see some spectacular vehicles from days gone by or show off one of your own.

Ocean City Boardwalk Aerobatic Show ▶Sunday, ▶ September 15th at 1pm Boardwalk between 6th - 14th Streets Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations.

For more information, call 609-3996111.

Senior Dancing Society ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 7:30pm Somers Point Fire Co. 1 447 Bethel Rd. Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments. There are some line dances along with social dances, and dance mixers each week. For more information and directions, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.

World Above with James Arthur ▶Wednesday, ▶ September 18th at 7pm Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City

The South Jersey Poets Collective welcomes James Arthur. Our Open Mic, where participants read one poem that is less than two minutes long, will run from 7-7:45pm.

Please arrive by 6:50pm to secure a spot in the Open. Visit artsgarageac.com for more details.

Galloway Movie Night in the Park ▶▶ Friday, September 20th at 7:30pm Galloway Municipal Complex 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway Community Services presents Movie Night in the Park featuring “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars. Free popcorn as well as other snacks for purchase. For more information 609-241-0692. Rain date is Friday, September 27th.

Smithville Art Walk ▶Saturday, ▶ September 21st from 10am-5pm 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville Stop by The Village to see 75 local artists display their work across the Greene. The Art Walk is sponsored

by Underground. Rain date is Sunday, September 22nd.

Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay ▶Saturday, ▶ September 21st & Sunday, September 22nd Amherst Ave. & the Bay Now in its 19th year, the Margate Fall Funfest is a true celebration of the season, our beautiful bayfront and the friendly spirit of the people of Margate.

Funfest is loaded with new entertainment and activities with music, games, back-bay nature tours and educational exhibits. New this year is a Saturday Cornhole Tournament with cash prizes, and is open to all ages. Fall Funfest is open Saturday, September 21st from 11am-6pm & Sunday, September 22nd from 11am-5pm. Visit margatehasmore. com/fall-funfest for more details.

South Jersey Wine & Food Festival ▶Saturday, ▶ September 21st & Sunday, September 22nd from 12-5pm Lenape Park East 753 Park Rd. Mays Landing Presented by the Mays Landing Merchants Association, the 9th Annual South Jersey Wine & Food Festival is returning to serene Lenape Park East.

Enjoy wine tastings from local New Jersey wineries, musical performances throughout the day, culinary displays, and area craft and novelty vendors.

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Atlantic City Latino Festival ▜Sunday, ▜ September 22nd from 12-8pm Bader Field Atlantic City Latino Festival is the best place to celebrate the sounds, sights and taste of Latino culture in the South Jersey area. featuring Live music from salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton and more, Latin food vendors, community resources, free health and wellness screenings, children’s activities and much more. Free admission and parking. Visit aclatinofest.com for more details.

Mardi Gras AC: Galactic ▜Thursday, ▜ September 26th at 7pm Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City One of the hottest, most popular New Orleans jam bands, Galactic, takes the stage at Kennedy Plaza. Don’t miss this concert on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

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Jake Owen ▶Saturday, ▶ September 21st at 8pm Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort Tickets start at $32 Country’s hottest beach party is coming indoors as singer songwriter Jake Owen takes the Ovation Hall stage.

REO Speedwagon ▶Saturday, ▶ September 21st at 8pm Tropicana Showroom Tickets start at $65 REO Speedwagon is a rock band best known for their top hits such as “Can’t Fight this Feeling” and “Keep On Loving You.”

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Ocean City-Upper Township Rotary Club Program ▶Thursday, ▶ September 12th at 6:30pm Clancy’s by the Bay 101 E. Maryland Ave. Somers Point Join the local Rotary Club of Ocean City & Upper Township for their upcoming program with speaker Joe Rizzuto, Executive Director of the Cape May County Municipal Utilities

Authority. To learn more about the OCUT Rotary Club, contact Rotary Club President Jim Chadwick at 609-8274670 or visit facebook.com/oceancityuppertownshiprotary.

Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave. Open to adults and teens. If you crochet, knit or do any other type of needlecraft, this is your club.

Stories, Stay & Play ▶▶ Fridays at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Suggested for ages 1 ½ to 3. Support your child’s early literacy skills by hearing enjoyable stories, singing songs & making a quick craft. Stay and play in the Brigantine branch kids’ room afterwards. Siblings welcome.

Storytime University ▶Saturdays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

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Checkmates Chess Club ▶Saturdays ▶ from 12-4:30pm Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Exercise your mind. We welcome all to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with others.

Special Storytime with the Funny Farm Animals ▶Saturday, ▶ September 14th at 1pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave. Suggested for all ages. Registration requested. Meet some of the animal residents of the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary while listening to the book, Farley the Funny Farm Dog by Laurie Zaleski & Matt Reeves, along with other tales.

Dungeons & Dragons ▶Saturday, ▶ September 14th from 2-5pm Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr. Teens and young adults are invited to run their own Dungeons & Dragons game with supplies and snacks provided by the library. This event will occur every Saturday.

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Grief/Loss Support Group (related to addiction) ▶Mondays ▶ at 5pm Mental Health Association of Atlantic County 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 8, Galloway Individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction/substance use disorder will meet Mondays through October 14th. Facilitators of this group received training and have firsthand personal experience with similar loss. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308.

CASA Advocate Training ▶Monday, ▶ September 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm 321 Shore Rd. Somers Point CASA for Children of Atlantic and Cape May Counties is holding its first advocate training orientation on

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Gathering Wool ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 10am Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome.

Nerdvana Family Game Night ▶Tuesday, ▶ September 17th at 2:30pm Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr. Open to all ages. Everyone is welcome to our board game night presented by local store Nerdvana Games & Comics.

Furry Buddies ▶Tuesday, ▶ September 17th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to Freedom, Erin and Cody, therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children.

Women with Disabilities ▶Wednesdays ▶ at 3pm Atlantic Center for Independent Living 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 7, Galloway Women with all types of disabilities meet to network, find support and discuss common issues and topics. Call Marissa at 609-748-2253 ext. 321 for more information.

Book Genre Exploring ▶Wednesday, ▶ September 18th at 6pm Atlantic County Library Brigantine

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Welcome Warriors ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6pm Denny’s 242 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway Welcome Warriors is an all-veterans meeting on topics such as employment, adjusting to civilian life, relationships/ family and more. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or jangelini@mhanj.org.

LEGO Club ▶Saturday, ▶ September 21st at 11am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Suggested for ages 5 and older.

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Kids DIY ▶Saturday, ▶ September 21st at 12pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Open to ages 8-14. Registration required. Gets hands-on with one or two DIY arts & craft projects to make at the library. All supplies are provided.

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Extra Points with Pete for the week that was: The Eagles fell behind 17-0 and then 20-7 to the lightly regarded Redskins before turning on the offense in the second half and winning 32-27. This felt like déjà vu to me as in 2018, the Eagles were the NFL’s lowest scoring team in the 1st quarter. Thankfully, the Birds now have #10 back. DeSean Jackson was on the receiving end of a 51-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz and then a 53-yard touchdown pass as well. Jackson “lit up” the Linc and certainly helped turn the game around, welcome back #10…!!! ●● After not playing the entire preseason, Carson Wentz looked a little “checkdown happy” to start the game, but he finished with respectable numbers. 28-for-39, for 319 yards and three touchdowns isn’t awful. A 121 passing rating is pretty good too. Let’s hope this is the start of good things for Wentz. ●● As good as the passing game was to see, it was the running attack that won the Eagles the football game. 36-year-old Darren Sproles got the most work as he finished with nine carries for 47 yards and caught three passes for 16 more. ●●

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t’s hard to believe that Fall doesn’t officially begin until September 23rd. After all, high school football is back, college football is back, the NFL has returned, it sure feels like Fall, doesn’t it?

Since I last wrote, the Eagles start slow, but finish strong in their season opener against the Redskins, The Phillies (somehow) keep their playoff hopes alive. The Sixers only news came from an Eagles tailgate ironically. The Flyers host rookie camp and training camp is right around the corner. Local college football continues, and high school football is well underway.

From the entertainment world, l can’t wait to see a new Brad Pitt movie that’s based in space. Plus, have you heard about the “Friends” pop-up in New York? As always though, we begin with sports, and my thoughts

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Starter Jordan Howard had six carries for 44 yards, two catches for 11 yards, while rookie Miles Sanders finished with 11 carries for 25 yards and one catch for two. That three-pronged attack helped the Eagles win the time of possession battle and ultimately the ballgame.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Eagles secondary looked a little lost early as they gave up touchdowns to Vernon Davis and Terry McLaurin. I’m not sure Ronald Darby is back at 100%.

Avante Maddox left for a bit with cramps.

Sidney Jones seemed a step slow, but perhaps you can chalk it up to Week One jitters. The problem there is the Falcons lost and got embarrassed by the Vikings, so don’t expect Julio Jones to be an easy assignment for the Birds defense in Week Two. One last item from the other side of the matchup as Washington coach Jay Gruden chose to make running back Adrian Peterson a healthy scratch for the game. The Redskins are going to go with Derrius Guice moving forward, and former Eagle Wendell Smallwood’s ability to play on special teams apparently won him a spot on the active 47 instead of A.P. Pretty amazing to think about a guy that was Washington’s offensive MVP last season, out as a healthy scratch in game one of the 2019 season…!

Time for some Phillies discussion now as they SOMEHOW have kept their playoff hopes alive. As I write this column, they’re coming off winning two out of three against the Mets in New York, including a marathon game to close things out. They are two games out of a playoff spot with 20 games left to play. It will be interesting to see what I write in my NEXT column two weeks from now about this team, but either way, you have to tip your cap to the fact that they haven’t packed it up and quit.

Gabe Kapler said they were going to “scratch and claw” in every game and they have. I still get frustrated by them, but I have to admit they haven’t given up.

In my mind, the Phillies MVP this season has been catcher JT Real-

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muto. Catchers don’t generally get votes for the league MVP award, but I hope Realmuto gets a least a couple. He’s had career highs in doubles, home runs, RBI and slugging percentage with his bat. He’s thrown out nearly half the runners who have tried to steal against him. To me, losing Jorge Alfaro & top prospect Sixto Sanchez for an established guy like Realmuto has been totally worth it.

Not much from the Sixers, but there was some off the court news on the Sunday of the Eagles home opener. Apparently Mike Scott is a Washington Redskins fan, and some Eagles fan decided to give him some grief in Lot-F of the Wells Fargo Center prior to kickoff. Video obtained by “Barstool Sports” shows Scott didn’t take to kindly to getting picked on. The Sixers say they are aware of the incident and are investigating. I think Mike Scott was probably treated unfairly. I also think he shouldn’t “fan the flames” and wear the opposing team’s jersey to an Eagles tailgate…!!!

The surface has been painted for hockey at the Wells Fargo Center and in a change, the Flyers have gone with ONE single Flyers logo in the center, rather than a pair of logos. I like this change and hope it signifies big things for the season.

The rookies had training camp last week in Voorhees. Actual training camp is right around the corner for the veterans.

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In college football, Rutgers had a tough day and lost at ranked Iowa.

Penn State beat up on Buffalo. But the story of the weekend was how Michigan paid Army $1.5 million to come to play in Ann Arbor and the Golden Knights almost pulled off the upset of the ages…! I have to admit I was rooting for Army to win that one. I like upsets as much as anyone and that would’ve qualified as a real doozy…!

Finally, in high school football, Ocean City, Mainland, Pleasantville and Hammonton were all winners.

Cedar Creek won on Saturday too, so Week Zero is now in the books and things can move on to Week One next.

A “shout-out” to Bill Walsh, the former Holy Spirit coach who is battling A.L.S. I’ve been told he is struggling, but I sent him a text the other day to let him know we are ALL thinking of him. Keep fighting Walshy…!!!

From the entertainment world, “Ad Astra” looks good with Brad Pitt.

It was supposed to be a summer movie, but with Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones & Donald Sutherland in the cast, I’m okay that it’s coming out in late September. Gives me something to go watch for “date night” with my girl.

Lastly, have you seen or heard about the “Friends” pop-up in New

York City…? It’s there through October 6th and even though tickets are already sold out, you can still visit the museum’s gift shop & get yourself some “Friends” merchandise. The comedy premiered on NBC on September 22nd, 1994, so it’s the 25th anniversary of the debut of an iconic NBC show.

Don’t forget, you can listen to me on the radio each Saturday morning on 97.3 ESPN from 8-10 a.m. It’s the “Pete Thompson Show”, and I’ve been calling it “Breakfast with the PT”, so I hope you’ll tune in and interact with me on the air.

Pete has been the local "sports guy" at the Jersey Shore since 2004. After a decade with TV 40, he joined 97.3 ESPN radio to talk Eagles, Phillies, Sixers & Flyers with Mike Gill on "The SportsBash" each day from 2-6 p.m.

Pete is proud to be a "voice" for the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic each June, and does emcee work for groups like the National Football Foundation, The Old Grad Awards, and The 200 Club of Atlantic County.

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Hidden Gems of South Jersey Welcome to the Funny Farm

By Tammy Thornton

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here can you meet Adele the Diva Chicken, Ricky and Lucy Peacock, or Stinky the Skunk? You can find all these animals and so many more at the Funny Farm Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Mays Landing—a true Hidden Gem of South Jersey. Only a short drive for most of our readers, this 15-acre privately owned farm in Mays Landing has rescued and cared for unwanted, abused, neglected, injured, and elderly animals since 2000. Domestic, farm, and exotic animals are given the opportunity to live out their natural lives in a happy, safe, and protected home.

Animals that were once without hope are now living their very best lives.

Laurie Zaleski, (center), surrounded by some of the volunteers at the Funny Farm Rescue Animal Sanctuary President and owner, Laurie Zaleski and her staff of volunteers feed and care for the animals at the sanctuary, which is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation. Each of

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these animals (currently the farm has over 600) has a story, and for most of them, the sanctuary was their last hope of being rescued. Filled with animals such as peacocks, cows, alpacas, rabbits, horses, goats, geese, donkeys, dogs, cats, chickens, skunks, a cockatiel, an emu, and a baby turkey, most of the animals roam free and get along well with each other.

Zaleski, who also works full-time at

the FAA Tech Center and is a graphic designer/photographer, lives on the farm and plays mom to her menagerie of over 600 animals. Though sometimes she must separate her “children”, they mostly live together in harmony like one big (crazy) happy family. Zaleski uses the animals as an example to children of how to get along with others despite their backgrounds and differences. She visits local schools for free to present

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Funny Farm also holds weeklong Critter Camps for children ages 6-12. Campers participate in numerous activities including learning teamwork, projects, and caring for animals.

Though Funny Farm is a rescue sanctuary and not a petting zoo, visitors are encouraged to interact with the animals and may purchase food to feed them. Admission is free on visiting days, but donations are always appreciated.

In 2018, Funny Farm Rescue released the documentary “Chuck: the Funny Farm Story”.

They have also published another book about special needs and living each day to the best of your Michael Thornton and Wesley Leap abilities. It’s called, “Chucky, the visit with Tucker and Laurie Zaleski at the Funny Farm Rescue Animal Sanctuary Miracle Dog.” A third book will be released this October 13th, about her “Funny Farm Kindness Program”. a Diva Chicken that lives in the house Zaleski brings some of the rescued and teaches kids to be themselves. animals with her to the assembly, and Proceeds go towards feeding and reads the Farm’s famous anti-bullying caring for the animals. One of the book “Farley the Funny Farm Dog”.

Rescue Farm’s biggest events of the year is the Funny Farm Fall Festival.

Students learn that each of us has talents and abilities that make us This family-fun event includes hay unique. Most of all, the children learn rides, face painting, cornhole games, kindness. “There’s no bullying on the pumpkin painting, food trucks, live farm!”, Zaleski tells the students. Kids music, and, of course, feeding the anlearn lessons from the animals they imals. Last year the event attracted will never forget.

10,000 people, a record number! This Zaleski purchased the farm in year’s festival will be held Sunday, 2000, intending it to be a gift to her October 13th, from 9-4. The event mother who had is free, but a dorented a broken nation of $5.00 down house for per person is some 28 years. suggested.

Her mother AnFunny Farm nie, who worked Rescue is a nonfor animal conprofit, 501 (c)(3) trol and took in charity. They are injured and unalways looking wanted animals, for volunteers to had always wantoffer their time ed a farm of her or money to help own. Sadly, Annie these wonderful passed away two animals. If you weeks before would like more settlement on information the proper ty. regarding visitAnnie’s dream ing the farm or quickly became helping in some way, go to funLaurie’s mission.

Funny Farm Rescue volunteer with some of Funny Farm the pot-bellied pigs. ny farmrescue. hosts school field org, or check out trips and other children’s groups, their Facebook page for touching as well as nursing homes, and spestories and videos about the animals cial-needs children and adult groups. under, “Funny Farm Rescue.” They Due to Zaleski’s full-time job and can also be reached by calling (609) work on the farm, it’s only open to 742-9410. Their mailing address is: the public on Tuesdays and Sundays, 6908 Railroad Blvd., Mays Landing, from 8-4. But those days are continNJ 08330 uous all through the year, including holidays.

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Balancing "Me Time" with "Mom Time"

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oms deserve time for themselves. There, I said it. This was a long summer. Even though my kids were in camp for several weeks out of the summer, we spent a lot of time together. There were days when I just needed a little bit of time for myself, but it just wasn’t happening. My twins started school last week and just like every year on the first day, I cried. I cried because I’m sending them off to spend their days in the care of someone else and because I’m going to miss them.

However, as much as I will miss them, I need some time for myself and here is how I find that necessary time.

Exercise makes me a better mom.

It makes me feel better about myself and gives my mind clarity. I sneak it

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It’s not easy to find the energy to do it consistently, but it always makes me feel better. Find a yoga class or activity that you enjoy and do it!

Getting together with friends is so important. I prefer quality over quantity when it comes to girlfriends and I value and nurture my friendships. Being in the company of other women who will lend an ear or can relate to my current stage in life is so cathartic. I may not see some friends frequently, but sometimes it’s nice to just send a text to check in and let someone know you are thinking about them.

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While there are many essential nutrients, they can be broken into two categories: macronutrients and micronutrients.

Macronutrients are eaten in large amounts and include the primary building blocks of your diet — protein, carbohydrates, and fat — which provide your body with energy.

Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients, and small doses go a long way. There are six main groups of essential micronutrients and macronutrients.

Essential nutrients are compounds that the body can’t make or can’t make in sufficient quantity. Nutrients come from food, and they’re vital for disease prevention, growth, and good health.

Protein is having its moment, and not just in the workout community. But all of the hype is for a good reason. Protein is essential for good

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A startling 16 percent of the average person’s body weight is from protein.

Protein is used primarily for growth, health, and body maintenance. All of your hormones, antibodies, and other important substances are composed of protein. Protein is not used to fuel the body unless necessary.

Proteins are made of up different amino acids. While the body can create some amino acids on its own, there are many essential amino acids that can only come from food. You need a variety of amino acids for your body to function properly. I will tell you that the good news is you don’t need to eat all of the amino acids at once. Your body can create complete proteins from the foods you eat throughout the day. While meat, fish, and eggs are good sources of essential amino acids, you can also get protein from plant sources like beans, soy, nuts, and some grains.

Exactly how much protein you need daily depends on a variety of factors including how active you are, and your age.

A great balanced nutritional program will always include starches, carbs .Don’t let the low-carb craze fool you. Carbohydrates are necessary for a healthy body. Carbs fuel your body, especially your central nervous system and brain, and protect against disease. Any diet that tells you not to include carbs , is just that , a diet! A repeat performance of the ever failing diets in vogue when the last fad diet gets boring.

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hen I opened Mama Mia’s restaurant in Seaville, New Jersey, in 1988, Penne alla Vodka was all the rage. Every restaurant in the United States, and in fact the world, seemed to offer its version of this iconic Italian-American dish made with a Rosa Vodka Sauce.

Note I said this is an Italian-American sauce, not pure Italian. Both America and Italy claim to have invented Vodka Sauce, but there is no clear-cut winner.

According to many sources, Penne alla Vodka was invented in the mid-1970s at the Dante restaurant in the city of Bologna when vodka distillers were asking restauranteurs to promote their

vodka not only as liquid refreshment in their bars, but also in recipes.

In support of the vodka distillers’ claim, the Williams Sonoma Essentials of Italian cookbook states that it was invented in the 1980s by a Roman chef for a vodka company that wanted to popularize its product in Italy.

In the United States, there are two stories. The first credits the creation to Luigi Franzese, the Italian-American chef of Orsini Restaurant in New York City. Another version gives the credit to a graduate of Columbia University named James Doty.

A basic Vodka Sauce is made with canned plum tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, vodka, cream, Parmesan cheese and herbs, usually basil. However, it seemed to me that every version of vodka sauce I tasted (and believe me I tasted many, many versions) was bland. I always was left wanting more flavor, more depth, more … something.

There was not one version I would have been proud to serve in my restaurant.

So when I was preparing to open Mama Mia’s Restaurante I knew I had to include a Penne alla Vodka dish, but one I liked. I began experimenting with recipes long before opening the doors of Mama Mia’s. I can’t recall how many times I tested the recipe until I came up with the one I loved and still use today. I’ll bet I tested 20 to 30 versions over several months – or more! My wife, Christine, and my friends got so tired of tasting my versions of Vodka Sauce!

Because I wanted to set my Vodka Sauce apart from all the rest, I decided to name it Mama’s Sauce, both after my

Chef Joe Massaglia’s Original Mama Sauce

*1 medium onion, chopped and caramelized in advance of making the recipe 3 tablespoons (3 ounces) butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried sage 1/4 cup chopped scallions, white parts only 2 to 3 garlic cloves, chopped Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 6 ounces sweet Masala wine One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup (about 5 ounces) frozen peas, thawed 4 to 6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish Cooked penne pasta, drained, reserving 1 to 2 cups of pasta water Additional basil, parsley and Parmesan cheese for garnish *Before starting to make Mama Sauce, caramelize the chopped onion by melting 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until sizzling. Add chopped onions and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring constantly, until onions become translucent. Reduce heat to medium low, stirring occasionally, until onions become softer and medium brown.

This may take up to 20 minutes to restaurant but also after my Mama, Bertina, from whom I got my love of food and hospitality growing up, literally, in the kitchen of her tavern in Italy.

Here is my recipe written in quantities you can make at home. I hope you enjoy it.

Buon Appetito.

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Meanwhile, melt 3 ounces of butter and extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sage, scallions, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened. Add the caramelized onions, basil and parsley and bring to a sizzle over medium heat.

Remove from heat and add Marsala wine. Return to heat and reduce the mixture by one-third, stirring occasionally. Add the heavy cream and reduce the mixture by one-half, stirring occasionally.

Add crushed tomatoes and peas and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to develop flavor.

Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.

Add the drained penne to the pan and toss until the pasta has absorbed some of the sauce, about 3 to 5 minutes. (If it’s a bit thick add saved pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.) Serve sprinkled with additional basil, parsley and grated cheese.

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hat’s old is new again at Ocean City’s iconic hotel resort. The Flanders Hotel unveiled its new and exclusive private supper club last Friday September 6th. Named Club 1923 for the year the “Jewel of the Southern Jersey Shore” first opened for business. It is created in the spirit of the Flanders’ elegance of a bygone era, combined with modern conveniences of a full-service hotel resort of today.

The main attraction of the new supper club will be the overall dining experience, unique to Ocean City.

“We want to make this club a place where members will enjoy socializing with friends and family,” said Flanders Director of Hotel and Banquet Operations, Peter Voudouris. “It is a place they can call their own.”

Voudouris said it will deliver an upscale dining experience, one that is intimate and relaxing.

The newly renovated Emily’s Ocean Room located off the main lobby is the perfect setting Club 1923. It has been refurbished to re-

“Supper Club 1923” Opens at The Flanders flect the atmosphere of a fine private supper club. A dramatic wall fireplace creates a centerpiece.

The Club will be open every Friday and Saturday from 5:00 – 9:30 throughout the year except for January and February. During these two months Club 1923 will be open periodically for special events.

The newly refurbished space just off the main lobby is home to The Flanders Hotel’s Club 1923.

The supper club joins a wide range of other Flanders offerings that set it apart from other properties in town. Among these are Divine Image, a full-service salon and day spa along with The Shoppes at the Flanders, which carries a wide range of women’s clothing, artisan and hand-crafted jewelry, unique collectibles and antiques. The Flanders also now is home to Drip N Scoop, a coffee, donut and ice cream shop.

Hotel guests can utilize a business center with computer/printer station and internet access, fitness center, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, outdoor heated pool, banquet and

The historic property at night, circa 1930. conference center and more.

An upscale menu with nightly specials will soon be announced, he said, including the finest steaks and seafood dishes. “We encourage members to bring guests to enjoy their dining experience with up to eight of their friends, business associates or family members,” Voudouris remarked. The main goal of management for the club is at the same time simple and ambitious, according to Voudouris: “We aim to provide the

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attend.

The celebration starts with the Ocean City Airport Festival on Saturday (Sept. 14) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival features a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II to the present. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax, “America’s Skydiving Team.” It also will include food, music, classic cars and kids’ activities, including the Ocean City Board of Realtors’ popular Bubble Mania.

The skydiving team will perform at the Airport Festival at some time after 12 p.m., depending on wind and weather conditions. The half-mile “Runway Run” will return and is open to all ages. It offers a chance for anybody to cover ground normally traversed only by planes. The run will go off at some time between noon and 2 p.m.

The festival takes place at the Municipal Airport at 26th Street and Bay Avenue. Additional parking for the festival will be available at Shelter

Road (off Tennessee Avenue) with free shuttle service provided.

The Parachute Pyrotechnic Show will return for its third year at 8 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 14). The show consists of several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fas-

trax parachuters exiting an aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s beach and boardwalk. Brilliant white or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited as the parachuters fly in formation, creating a dazzling display for spectators on the ground.

The jump will end with a landing on the Seventh Street Beach and will be viewable along the entire Boardwalk.

The Boardwalk Aerobatic Air Show will bring some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world to put on a show over the beach and boardwalk starting at 1 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 15). Some of the performers will include: ●● Mark Meredith Air Shows: Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Mark Meredith performs award-winning spins and aerobatics. ●● Ace Maker 33: Gregory “Wired” Colyer shows off the capabilities of the T-33, the U.S. Air Force’s first operational jet and a piece of U.S. aviation history. ●● Tucano Air Shows: The MK1 Tucano and its 1,100-horsepower turboprop “not only roars, it whines,” according to its pilot. The Tucano will execute loops and other maneuvers at all speeds. ●● Kevin Russo Air Shows: Kevin is in his 22nd year flying air shows with his restored SNJ-6, which was built in 1944 and delivered to the Navy during World War II.

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Team Fasttrax: The team will make a jump to open the show.

Ocean City Police Department Chief Jay Prettyman is scheduled to make the jump with the team.

Thousands typically soak up some of the final days of the calendar summer as they watch the spectacle from the beach and boardwalk. The show is best viewed from the area between Fifth Street and 14th Street. There is no rain date for any of the shows, and air performances may be canceled if weather conditions do not allow for safe flying. ●●

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“Off the Beaten Path” Art Show and Exhibition (All of Sept.): Local artists capture undiscovered beauty in the “Off the Beaten” Art Show & Exhibition” at the Art on Asbury Gallery (711 Asbury Avenue). The gallery is open daily, and there will be a "Meet The Artist" reception and awards presentation 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. Light refreshments will be served. All artwork is

for sale. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (609) 814-0308 or visit oceancityfineartsleague.org.

Bill Scheible Returns (Sept. 14): The Pops’ retired maestro and artistic director returns to conduct a program featuring the most recent winners of the Esther Weil student competition at the Music Pier. Tickets are $15 to $20. Tickets are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or by calling 609-399-6111.

Ocean City Boardwalk……Walk To Defeat ALS (Sept. 14): This 2-mile walk raises funds to support patient services and research. Registration is 9 a.m. and the walk will start at 10 a.m. Registration is at the practice field at Sixth Street and Boardwalk.

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Ocean City Historical Museum Annual Luncheon (Sept. 18): Former U.S. Representative and Ambassador to Panama Bill Hughes will discuss how his political career began, his time in office, and how

Ocean City impacted his life at a luncheon 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point.

Tickets ($50 for general public, $45 for members) are on sale now. Call 609-399-1801.

MS City to Shore Ride (Sept. 21): Visit www.mscycling.org for more information on the annual bicycle ride across southern New Jersey with an overnight stop in Ocean City. The event typically includes 7,000 cyclists and has raised $5.6 million.

Corvette Show (Sept. 22): More than 350 cars from throughout the history of Corvettes are on display in one of the largest shows of its kind on the East Coast. The cars will be on the boardwalk between Sixth Street and 14th Street from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 609457-0081 or visit www.boardwalkcorvettesclub.com.

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What Is It?

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ne of the most frequent questions I hear from both novice and experienced gardeners is, “What is it?” Often new homeowners purchase properties with existing landscaping or gardens. If it’s the off season for those plants to bloom, they may be difficult to identify. My friend Esther and I cringe when we see new homeowners rip out beautiful plants that they mistook for weeds. Of course, the joy of homeownership and gardening is making it your own, mistakes and all. But it’s sad to see plants such as clematises or foxgloves get discarded due to lack of knowledge.

Fortunately, the internet has many resources for identifying whether a plant is a keeper or an invasive nuisance. One of my favorite groups on Facebook is “New

nally, the strangest cucumbers I have ever seen appeared. They were very round and yellow. I was temporarily stumped and confused until I recalled seeing a picture of the same type of cucumber on the New Jersey Gardeners group Facebook page. Sure enough, a fellow gardener had posted a picture of their yellow, round cucumber posing the question, “What is it?”. Many members of the group Don’t cut down this camelposted comments that it lia! It’s rose-like flowers was a Lemon Cucumber. (already in bud) will be welcome in winter.

Mystery solved. Since it had been late in the growing season, I didn’t Jersey Gardeners”. This grow the cucumbers from group allows one to share the wealth of knowledge seed, but had cheated and of a large community of felpurchased the plants as seedlow gardeners. Many of the lings. The little label in the Bumper Crop of “Lemon Cucumbers” posts on this site are pictures pack of plants only said, “burof mystery plants that the pless”. (I’m all for not burping, owner is trying to identify. Most often, but it simply means they should be less enough people offer their opinion, leading bitter than “standard” cucumbers and to a correct identification. It’s like a virtual easier to digest) Now I’m searching the garden club without meetings or dues.

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When submitting photos for any type of plant identification tool, do your best to obtain a clear picture; include leaves of the plant, and flowers if it’s blooming.

One of the best resources for learning more information about a plant is your local garden nursery. Native plants will be well-known to the staff at any reliable garden nursery, and they will be able to offer you growing tips as well.

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here is an old adage that goes something like this; Be courteous to everyone you meet. However, have a plan for them all. All people. All situations. As I mentioned before, critical incidents are spontaneous and unpredictable once they have begun. A critical incident can be one of many different types of situations.

It may be a medical emergency of your own or someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, entrapment in a vehicle, a robbery, or spontaneous violence. The list is unfortunately endless. Having a plan will give you a resource to tap into once a critical incident begins.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now focus on the development of our plan and the training it takes to pull off the plan successfully. First we must understand the threat, and then look at what skill sets we need to adapt to the ever-changing and dynamic situation called a critical incident. The three most important concepts that you need to use to develop your plan are the following: â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? The mindset that you need to accomplish the task at hand â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? A skillset, practical information and techniques, to complete the task â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? The physical condition required to carry it out You first have to understand that the most powerful weapon that man has ever known is something that you take with you every day. That is the human mind. A strong mindset will include training and understanding in the following areas: â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Thinking through fight, flight, or freeze process â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Making decisions based on the information you know at the time â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Playing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;what ifâ&#x20AC;? game â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Making the decision that you may have to hurt someone to save your own life or the life of someone else â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Having the mental capacity to change your thinking to adapt and overcome the unpredictableness of the situation â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Understanding how to control your breathing under stress Developing a strong mindset will give you the ability to think through a critical incident. This is essential

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for you to survive the situation.

The second element of your plan is your skillset. Your skillset is made up of your training and education when it concerns critical incidents.

Your skill set is made of the following: â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Correct response based on the information known at the time of the incident â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Maximizing your survival rate from moment to moment â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Posture disturbance techniques â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Understanding of evacuation techniques â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Fortification techniques and tactics â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Concealment vs cover â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Physical counter techniques â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Survival first aid (bleeding control) Each one of these skillsets will help you maximize your survival rate.

Physical conditioning is the third element of your plan. Vince Lobardi once said that fatigue makes cowards out of us all. You need a physical conditioning base to continue to maximize your survival during critical incidents. You do not have to be a professional athlete or a cross fitter. Your age does not matter either. You just need to work on your conditioning and build a base. This base should include: â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Endurance training - walking, jogging, HITT training â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Strength training - calisthenics, weight training â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Flexibility - stretching, yoga â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Basic counter tactics techniques - jiu jitsu, close counter combat, karate Your physical conditioning can be trained and maintained in as little as 10 minutes a day. You do not need to devote your entire day to training.

The United States military perform an exercise called the Daily Seven.

Soldiers perform seven exercises in a circuit everyday in order to maintain and improve their physical conditioning. There is an old Chinese proverb that says; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fear the man who trains a thousand techniques daily. I fear the man who trains one technique a thousand times!â&#x20AC;? Your counter tactics techniques should be based on a very few moves!

Once you build the proper mindset, skillset, and physical conditioning, you will be able to apply them to all critical incidents. You need to practice your plan and test it with other people to see how successful you will be in various situations.

Continue to evaluate your plan and question your successes and failures. Are these successes or failures a result of your application of princi-

ples, or is it a failure of the concept or technique. Remember that you are playing for keeps. Your life, or the life of someone you love, will depend on your successful application of your plan.

You are probably thinking right now â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is the Sheriff kidding me? This seems like way too much work to accomplish; build a plan, practice it, test it, and evaluate it. Just tell me the secret move or technique! In reality, there are no secret moves, just hard work and lots of repetitions that are performed consistently and correctly.

Maintaining this level of preparedness through the development and training of your plan will create good survival habits. These survival habits save lives. You and your loved ones are worth it.

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Shore Local Talent: Julian Miller Creates Unique Mini-Art how to surf during the summer and skateboard on the off season. He will be hiding a special surprise along with with his miniart. If you haven’t found your own, they are available to purchase at Ocean Galleries in Avalon and Stone Harbor. In the meantime, put the phone down, and open your eyes and take in the natural beauty that surrounds you.

By Karen DeWalt

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ave you ever seen a piece of art, roughly the size of a quarter, nestled in its own tiny little frame, hidden in scenic areas along the South Jersey shore? Artist and surfer Julian Miller wants to show you places you perhaps did not know existed in your own backyard by hiding his artwork and giving clues on his Instagram page which has over 2400 followers. Giving hints such as, “use the background of the photo to find the location” and “It’s on a wooden surface, look low, you’ll be closer to the jetty than the bridge when found, it’s not in the background of the photo and you may have to walk on some rocks to find it.”

When asked why he started hiding his artwork back in 2015, he replied, “I wanted to get people out of their houses, away from the TV and into nature, and to take people to scenic areas that they may have never known existed before. I also wanted to engage the community artistically with something totally different.”

Although he calls Avalon home, his mini masterpieces can be found as far south as Cape May and as far north as Atlantic City. The journey

to creating these unique pieces are “uplifting and fun” for Julian. Word of mouth, reposting and tagging on social media helps him gain followers every week, with spikes in numbers occurring after every find. To maintain consistency, posts will appear on his Instagram feed, accompanied by a clue to its whereabouts.

So how do you procure your own one of a kind Julian Miller miniartwork? First, you have to follow him on his Instagram page @miniartwork.

Watch for him to post on Sunday or Monday. Wander outside your house or hotel room and explore our beautiful beaches, back bays, world famous attractions or somewhere new you never would have found without Julian’s guidance. Because of his busy schedule during the summer,

he stays local to Avalon and Stone Harbor, but once work slows down in the fall and winter, look for more hides up and down the coast as far north as Atlantic City and as far south as Cape May. Through the end of summer, Miniartworks partnered with Heart of Surfing, a local grassroots organization that teaches kids and adults with special needs

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O'Neill works to try and get the FBI and CIA to work more closely and take the terrorism movement more seriously. O'Neill later left the FBI to become head of security for the Twin Towers and lost his life saving others on 9-11. John O'Neill was born and raised in Atlantic City and was an Alter Boy at St. Nicholas of Tolentine and is buried locally.

Since its consecration in 1905, St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church has been a beacon of faith and sacred worship for the Atlantic City community and

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re you looking to make a difference and help preserve one of Atlantic City’s skyline landmarks? Then look no further.

Put your Hard Hats on and join the committee working to raise funds to restore the church of St. Nicholas of Tolentine on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 5:30 - 8:30 at 1409 Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City. Everyone is invited to celebrate a local treasure, as the committee members explain the monumental task ahead to restore the interior of the beloved St. Nicholas. The reason for the effort is to reach the larger community for help in fundraising to eventually paint the church and restore its plaster, said the Rev. Jon Thomas, of the Parish of St. Monica in Atlantic City Few people know that we have such beautiful historical gems tucked

away in Atlantic City. One of them is the magnificent church of St. Nicholas of Tolentine, situated at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Tennessee Avenue. A place of contemplation and worship for so many, but also a breath-taking historical monument in need of some TLC. That is why a dedicated group of local dignitaries which include familiar names like; the well-known owner of the Irish Pub, Cathy Burke, former mayor Don Guardian and champion of the arts,

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Gary Hill, as well as several others, got together to rally the cause and raise funds under the guise of “Friends of St. Nicholas”. “It’s a pain staking journey that requires not only history lovers, but the community at large to work together to get the job done” says Peter Caporilli, who is another committee member and successful local entrepreneur.

If you look at their website and read the comments on their informative Facebook page, it’s obvious there is so much love for the memories and the church. Claudia G. states “I was confirmed and married, in this Magnificent Holy Church, St. Nicholas of Tolentine, by Father McMinimum. This is a church that can never or should ever be replaced”. Lisa N. says “So many wonderful memories of receiving all my sacraments here. This church is a priceless piece of history and should remain standing as a reminder of what the Catholic faith was built on”. Christine H. also says, “Yes, it is a beautiful church. It compares to the beautiful examples we have seen in Cologne, Germany”.

A little-known fact about St. Nicholas is that it has a connection with 9-11. The Looming Tower was a mini-series about events leading up to 9-11. One of the shows' central characters is FBI Counter Intelligence Assistant Director John O'Neill, played

by Jeff Daniels. The show chronicles the events leading up to 9-11 and how

beyond. During a beautification campaign in 1977, the original, early twentieth century murals and artwork were painted over. In 2001, St. Nicholas of Tolentine was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In only the second beautification renovation in the Church's history, capital funding is sought to restore the Church's interior to it's original glory. “We've lost too many of our beautiful and iconic Atlantic City landmarks, now it's time to take a stand.” says Dirk DaCosta, one of the committee members.

The Friends of St. Nicholas look forward to meeting you in person, walking you through the interior and explaining the challenges that lay ahead. Join them for some light refreshments and an organ presentation

by Nick Myers.

Tickets for the Hard Hat Party are $100 each with 100% of the proceeds going towards the cause. Tickets can be purchased from their Facebook Page “Friends of St. Nicholas of Tolentine” under the Events section. Light refreshments will be served.

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Surfers Raise More Than $20,000 For Cancer Foundation Community Steps Up For The Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation

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ith ideal surfing conditions on the water, the Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation made a big impact for people with cancer on Saturday.

The 19th annual Surf For A Cause raised more than $20,000 Saturday, Sept. 7 at Decatur Avenue beach in Margate with funds still being counted. More than 75 people participated in the surfing contest and the Surf It Forward fundraising campaign with hundreds more attending throughout the day.

“It’s incredible to see the support from the surfing community after 19 years,” said foundation president Mark Zappone of Linwood. “It was a great day on the beach and it was an honor to recognize past president and longtime board member Dan Cellucci for all his contributions to the DRCF over the years.”

Eleven-year-old Brynn Gallagher was the star surfer of the day, taking home first prize in each and every women's division.

The top fundraisers were Michelle Barbara and Cole Larson and each won a custom-shaped surfboard from Brian Wynn Surfboards, that

The Danbees and Jo-Jo From the Jo-Jo and Scotty Morning Show on 100.7 WZXL provided entertainment for the after party, which was held at Ventura’s Greenhouse.

Members of the South Jersey Boardriders Club served as judges for the surfing contest and held a stand alone, tag- Brynn Gallagher, 11, of Ocean City, swept Women's divisions and team style compe- her father Chad Gallagher, who won first place in the Master's tition with partici- division, celebrate on the beach at the 19th annual Surf For A pants joining forces Cause Saturday, Sept. 7 in Margate (Michael Wright/ Sparkable). to represent local regions. The Absecon Island team ●● 2nd - Siena McDermott took home the honors in this uniquely ●● 1st - Brynn Gallagher formatted surfing competition.

Men -18-24 years old DIVISIONAL WINNERS FOR THE ●● 3rd - Nicholas Giunta 19TH ANNUAL SURF FOR A CAUSE: ●● 2nd - William Bumbernick Gromettes - Girls 12 years old and ●● 1st- Nick Ceccoli younger ●● 3rd Marina Zappone ●● 2nd Emily Logan ●● 1st Brynn Gallagher

Groms - 11 years old and younger ●● 3rd - Kegan Cameron ●● 2nd - Keenan Cameron ●● 1st - Keller Tannehill Open Stand-Up Paddleboard 1st-Abby Maglietta

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Womens - 18 years and older 3rd - Mia Gallagher ●● 2nd- Lindsay Tate ●● 1st - Brynn Gallagher ●●

Boys - 12-14 years old 3rd- Cody Schweim ●● 2nd - Colin Schweim ●● 1st - Kaden Cameron ●●

Longboard 3rd - John DePersenaire ●● 2nd - Sean Duffey ●● 1st - Matthew Zappone ●●

South Jersey Board Riders Team Competition ●● 3rd- Wildwood ●● 2nd - Ocean City ●● 1st - Absecon Island

Local professional surfer Ian Bloch of Margate surfs for the winning team, Absecon Island in the South Jersey Boardriders team competition t the 19th annual Surf For A Cause Saturday, Sept. 7 in Margate (Michael Wright/ Sparkable). will be built to their specifications.

The second-place fundraisers were James and Michael Carr and each was presented with a Hamboards skateboard designed to mimic a surfboard in its riding style.

The third-place fundraisers, Colin and Cody Schwiem, each received a gift certificate to Heritage Surf and Sport in Margate. Carter Hanin received an honorable mention for his fundraising efforts.

The Icla da Silva Foundation, a recruitment center for the Be The Match Registry registered people for the National Marrow Donor Program on Saturday.

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Junior Men - 15 -17 years old 3rd- Mitchell Zappone ●● 2nd - Andrew Middlesworth ●● 1st - William Bumbernick ●●

Legends Men - 45 years and older 3rd - Frank Messina ●● 2nd - Steve Swift ●● 1st - Chad Gallagher ●●

Master’s Men - 25-34 years old 3rd - Michael Cameron ●● 2nd - Matthew Andra ●● 1st - Kris Shinn ●●

Girls - 13-15 years old 3rd- Mia Gallagher

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OPINION

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Kate Steinle Decision is an Outrage ... As a Liberal Court Once Again Sides with Illegals

By HARRY HURLEY Political Columnist

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ne final indignity for the Kate Steinle Family has arrived.

An American federal court has once again ruled against them, in favor of an illegal alien, who shouldn't be here in the first place.

To refresh your memory, Kate Steinle was senselessly shot and killed in a very proud Sanctuary City (San Francisco) on July 1, 2015. She was struck by a bullet while taking a walk with her father and a friend of the family on the San Francisco waterfront pier.

Jose Inez Garcia-Zarate was here in America illegally and has been deported (back to Mexico) five times.

Incredulously, Garcia-Zarate was pre-

viously acquitted (in 2017) of a long list of serious charges: ●● First-degree murder ●● Second-degree murder ●● Involuntary manslaughter Assault with a semi-automatic weapon He had been convicted of Possession of a firearm.

However, the 1st District Court of Appeals in San Francisco has overturned the lone conviction. Their rationale is bizarre and deeply disturbing. This kook, leftist court has actually officially ruled that the lower court Judge failed to give the jury the opportunity to acquit Garcia-Zarate on the completely bogus theory that he had only possessed the weapon for only a moment.

This rationale is completely irrelevant, because Garcia-Zarate admitted that he possessed the weapon. How can you hold a gun and not "possess" it? This is what these liberal politicians, who wear judicial robes have resorted to.

Now, in Bizarro World, there is a time requirement in order to "possess" a weapon.

"These questions go to the heart of a

momentary possession defense," Justice Sandra Marguiles wrote in the unanimous 3-0 decision. "The fact that the jury was not instructed whether there was a time requirement for possession suggests the jurors were wrestling with how long the defendant had the gun."

This is absurd. Garcia-Zarate admitted he possessed the gun. Garcia-Zarate admitted to possessing the gun, saying that he didn't know that he picked it up and that it was wrapped in a tee shirt. Garcia-Zarate blames the gun for firing accidentally.

A ballistics expert testified at the trial that the gun in question will not fire unless you pull the trigger.

I don't believe Garcia-Zarate's bogus story one bit. However, let's just suspend belief for a moment and say his story is true. Wouldn't that make Garcia-Zarate guilty of at least involuntary manslaughter?

The gun belonged to a federal Bureau of Land Management Ranger. It had been stolen from his parked car a week before Steinle was killed.

Garcia-Zarate remains in jail. He still faces federal charges of gun possession

and for being here in America illegally.

Garcia-Zarate's attorney, Tony Serra said, "That kind of error causes reversals all the time. Then the prosecution has the prerogative of going again," said Serra.

"The state case is a heavier case because it's a homicide and a gun ... it's going to be a big potential decision on what they're going to do," said Serra.

The San Francisco district attorney's office hasn't decided if they will appeal the 1st District Court decision.

The even crazier 9th Circuit (Circus) Court of Appeals has previously ruled that Kate Steinle's parents cannot sue the self-proclaimed (San Francisco) "Sanctuary City" for wrongful death. Yes, this joke, circus court ruled that (despite the fact that it's federally illegal) a Sanctuary City has been granted protection from this court.

The Steinle family lawsuit attempted to hold the Sanctuary policy and San Francisco County Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi were responsible for Steinle's death, because their policy allowed Garcia-Zarate to stay in America time-and-time, again.

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throw the minds of the Kate Steinle family over their years of agony? Kate died in her Father's arms saying, "help me Dad." Yet, every judicial decision to date has ended in the favor of the illegal immigrant, who should not be here in the first place.

USCIS Acting Director Ken Cuccinelli said, "Kate Steinle was tragically killed because San Francisco proudly proclaims itself a sanctuary city. How many more innocents will die before sanctuary cities stop harboring violent criminals? This defies common sense, public safety and human decency."

The Steinle death became a flash point for the issue of illegals being protected by liberal elected and appointed officials.

President Donald Trump raised the issue often during the 2016 campaign.

Please remember that we had a New Jersey Family killed by an illegal immigrant. It is disgusting that New Jersey is a "Sanctuary State." Governor Phil Murphy and his fellow Democrats are proud of this accomplishment.

A Murphy state directive actually prohibits local, county and state law enforcement authorities from cooperating with Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE).

Be honest. Could you have ever imagined that radical Democrats would work against its own citizens in this manner?

In every normal era in American history, never before have government officials implemented such radical measures.

Murphy and the Democrats are regularly striving to provide illegals with more and more rights. Many times, they grant illegals more rights than our own citizens.

I don't believe that any American citizen could have received the preferential treatment that Garcia-Zarate has experienced in our judicial system.

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Illegals that they directly protect, have murdered, raped, assaulted, robbed and committed other serious offenses with increasing regularity.

The enablers who allow them to remain here illegal, should be charged directly and as accessories to their crimes.

Make no mistake about it. The radical Democrat Socialists real plan is to grant illegals the right to vote in American elections. California has already done this ... in blatant violation of The United States Constitution.

Honest, law abiding Americans of good faith must rally together and put an end to this insanity.

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This young lady is truly amazing and her singing our National Anthem is a good reason to arrive early.

As many of you know, Mayor Troiano, The Great City of Wildwood, and Dina Media Group have the utmost respect for our veterans and troops. One of our sponsors for Fall Fest is Crown Royal, who has created an initiative called “The Purple Bag Project.” Crown Royal believes it’s not what you have, it’s what you give. So, when it came to honoring America’s service men and women, they wanted to do more than simply raise a glass. They wanted to give them something meaningful, for giving their all to protect our country and freedom. Crown Royal will be

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n September 21st from 11am to 4pm, Fall Fest Food Truck and Music Festival returns to Fox Park, Wildwood for its second year in a row. This years’ Fall Fest will feature live music all day long from local favorites, Animal House Band and Arsenal NJ. Both bands have huge followings in our area and always deliver a good time. Also, be sure to come hungry because there will be yummy cuisine from some of our areas most popular food trucks.

From authentic empanadas to delicious golden fried seafood platters, chicken, pork roll, and Philly cheesesteaks, this years’ mouthwatering menus will offer a selection of delicious delights that offer something for everyone.

Like many of the music festivals held in Fox Park, people in the know bring their beach chairs at the start of the day to make sure they get prime seating near the stage, they then visit the vendors for a spot of lunch and of course some retail therapy. There will be a selection of vendors selling quality items. Need some new fall clothes for the family

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There will also be plenty to do for the kids at this years Fall Fest. A dedicated space with a selection of inflatables, sand art, VR Gaming, face painting, and some super cool pumpkin painting provided by Secluded Acres Farms will be dedicated just to them. Afterwards, the kiddos can visit the Kona Ice tropical food truck and flavor their own shaved ice featuring the Flavorwave

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Secluded Acres Farms will be there with a huge selection of fall wreaths, home decorations, and more. Last year they knocked it out of the park, between the pumpkin painting for the kids and the Fall décor for the home, everyone just loved everything they offered.

For many, Fall is their favorite season. With all the beautiful colors, the refreshing crisp air, and the delicious smells of pumpkin, cinnamon, and hazelnut…what’s not to love?

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8. "Scene one, ____ one" 12. Grand theft target 13. Broflovski of "South Park" 14. Polished surface of gem 15. Simpleton 16. A in A = b x h 17. Tarzan's swing rope 18. *Dream football destination 20. Medley 21. Olden-day Celts 22. *Mo. of NFL preseason games 23. Confine a river 26. Khufu's resting place 30. ____ Tsu 31. First little piggy 34. List of chores 35. *First black head coach to win Super Bowl 37. Computer network acronym 38. Rank 39. "... happily ____ after" 40. *Team conference 42. Dress like Ancient Greeks 43. What's left 45. *NFL teams play at least 8 games here 47. Slow-witted 48. Like Cinderella's ball gown 50. Blade in Litchfield 52. *Worth 6 56. "Madama Butterfly," e.g.

57. Mythological hominid 58. Annette Castellano on "The Mindy Project" 59. Evil one 60. ____ gum on a list of ingredients 61. Pains 62. Site of original sin 63. Operations 64. Fountain order

DOWN 1. Cul de ____, pl.

2. Lululemon on NASDAQ 3. At the apex 4. Hispanic grocery and wine shop 5. Innsbruck's province 6. Lots and lots 7. Sound of thunder 8. *What fans do before the game 9. ____ bowl, Brazilian dish 10. Bingo-like game 11. 7th letter of Greek alphabet 13. Japanese theater 14. Miller's product 19. Went past 22. Sailor's "yes" 23. Village V.I.P. 24. Shade of violet 25. Fox crime drama, 2005-2017 26. "On Golden ____," movie 27. *"Go Pack Go" to Green Bay Packers?

28. "Pulling my leg," e.g.

29. Evade a ball 32. It binds 33. Little bit 36. *Playing field 38. "Bring back!" to Fido 40. Refrigerator sound 41. Jousting match participant 44. Parlor piece 46. Monster with nine heads, pl.

48. Get overcast 49. Saintly glows 50. Hightailed it 51. Blood component 52. Pizza for home, e.g.

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Postcards from the Past

The Galleon was built in 1926 as a real estate office to attract buyers to the Neptune's Gardens development in Absecon. It was built as a replica of Christopher Columbus' Santa Maria. It was also known as the Ship house.

The ship was originally built on wetlands and accessed by a wooden plank walkway at the Absecon Beach Camp. At that time, there was a seafood restaurant in the building and a miniature version of the Absecon lighthouse nearby. When the real estate market bottomed out, the building was moved three miles away. It was used as an Atlantic gas station and various shops, restaurants, and offices over the years.

Towards the end, it housed a seldom-open antiques shop. In the late 1980s or early 1990s, the building was painted white with light blue trim.

This was the last of three ship real estate offices built. One of these was for the Pirate Ship Realty Co. in Cliffwood Beach, NJ which was destroyed by fire in 1993. The ship in Absecon was demolished in 2009.

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Real Estate Update - A Look at Absecon

By Gary Simmens Broker /Associate at Keller Williams Atlantic Shore Realtors

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bsecon is a scenic historic city named for the Absegami tribe of Native Americans. Originally a town in 1872, Absecon incorporated in 1902 to a city. "OBBCEE-CON" as some mispronounce it, Absecon borders Pleasantville, Galloway Township, Egg Harbor Township. Atlantic City is located just 4 miles over the bay. Absecon is centrally located with easy travel access to Philadelphia and numerous towns with Rt 30, New Road and Shore Road, and

the AC Expressway and NJ Parkway close by.

Absecon offers something for everyone: parks, recreational sports, boating, fishing and crabbing opportunities, restaurants, shopping, an active historical society and a highly recognized school system. The school system has an arrangement of sending high school students to Pleasantville High School for many years now, however, it is recently looking into possibly arranging a new contract with bordering Galloway Township in the future. Absecon is also home to the private Holy Spirit High School.

With over 8,100 residents, Absecon is a major hub connecting the White Horse Pike-Rt 30 to AC, which offers plenty of shopping and eateries, and the old town flare and charm with its New Jersey Ave shops and businesses. Real estate sales have picked up in 08201 zip code in the past year with the improved local and national economy.

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The home inventory has thinned out, with the $275,000 and below $300,000 price range moving quickly now. The highest $250,000single-family home to sell this year was a stunning contempo$200,000 rary with skyline views of AC from the distance for $620,000, in the $150,000 Absecon Shores area this past January.$100,000 The most expensive commercial property to sell in the past year was a big$50,000 200 room hotel on Rt 30- WHP on 5 acres for $2,900,000. back in $0 1-2010The median 1-2011 sales 1-2012 December. price

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their parched throats. My whiskey was placed on the bar and I sat back while a gravelly voiced old cowboy while he played his guitar and sang his country songs. His granddaughter accompanied him on the bass fiddle. In our travels over the years, my wife and I often talk about moving to one of the places that strike a special cord with us; a place where we could lead a calm, satisfying and simple life. Buffalo, Wyoming has just made the short list.

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