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early half of Americans will take part in a day of celebration on March 17th. Whether you are of Irish decent or not, St. Patrick’s Day has become a worldwide celebration of Irish history and culture. Many commonly mistake leprechauns as bringing good luck or fortune. In folklore, the leprechaun is a small fairy with a beard. Short in stature, these mischievous creatures would end up playing tricks, deceive people.

Shamrocks, or three-leaf clovers, are common symbols for the Holy Trinity, but Americans commonly get this confused to the fourleaf clover. Four-leaf clovers stand for faith, hope, love and luck. Legend believes that finding one is a symbol of good fortune, but your odds of finding one are slim.

The historic Atlantic City Saint Patrick's Day Parade take place on Saturday, March 14th at approxi-

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ou better thank your lucky stars," was a common phrase around my house while growing up. I usually heard it when things could have gone wrong, but didn't. Such as the time I left my shopping bag at the food court in the mall and it was still there when I ran back. "Whew!" I would declare as my mom reminded me to "Thank my lucky stars."

Were you born under a lucky star?

Does luck follow you around? Do you remember carrying a rabbit's foot in the 80s to ensure luck on a math test?

I cringe when I think about that one.

(Poor bunny!) Different cultures have put faith in a variety of lucky charms and symbols.

In several European countries, carp fish scales are considered lucky. Carp is a traditional Christmas meal. Once the meal is over, people retrieve the carp scales and sometimes put them in their wallets until the following Christmas Eve for good luck.

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The Hamsa Hand, or Khamsa, is common in both Jewish and Muslim communities as a sign of good luck. It is said to protect people from negative energy and bring happiness to the beholder.

In China, red bats are thought to ward off evil, so they're worn as lucky charms. Five red bats stand for the five good fortunes of health, longevity, love, wealth, and virtue.

In Ireland, four-leaf clovers are a St. Patrick's Day tradition and are a symbol of good luck.The leaves are said to stand for faith, hope, love, and luck. It's often said that Ireland is home to more fourleaf clovers than any other place, giving meaning to the phrase "the luck of the Irish."

Do these symbols make a person lucky, or is there more to the story?

Rather than searching for a four leaf clover (it is estimated to be 1 every in 10,000), here are eight ways experts say you can improve your luck: ●● Be Mindful. When you are operating mindlessly, on auto-pilot, you are unlikely to observe opportunities or take advantage of a situation. ●● Be proactive. "Lucky" people make things happen. They are proactive rather than reactive. They make their future. ●● Be opportunistic. People who prac-

tice opportunism see opportunities all around them and are able to use them to their advantage. ●● Be insightful. We all have insight to varying degrees, yet some are better than others at being open to hearing those inner voices. ●● Be flexible. Life is always changing.

Appreciating the dynamics of life and being able to go with the flow provides enormous advantages to finding new ways of doing things or creating opportunities. ●● Be optimistic. Lucky people with an optimistic outlook are better able to identify the silver lining in any given situation. ●● Think out of the box. An innovative redesign or a new creative strategy is the one that will appear to be lucky. ●● Be resilient. When at first you don't succeed, try, try, and try again. As Thomas Edison said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that didn't work" before finding the one way that did.

As we approach St Patrick's Day, we wish you good cheer and the luck of the Irish.

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Lucy to Welcome Overnight Guests

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ucy the Elephant will open her tusks for a rare overnight sta. On February 27, it was announced that a few lucky guests are going to be able to enjoy overnight stays for a limited time only.

Judging by all the publicity this upcoming event is receiving, there is no doubt that all the available reservations will be booked up and fast.

What exactly is Lucy anyway? Well, for starters, she is the largest elephant in the world. Weighing in at around 90 tons, Lucy is 65 feet in height and 60 feet in length. Another interesting fact is that she is also the oldest roadside attraction in the country. Her history is an interesting and checkered one, worthy of note.

James V. Lafferty, and Irish-American inventor, constructed Lucy the Elephant in 1881, and since then the giant structure has taken on many forms. Originally, Lafferty utilized the elephant’s carriage as a place where potential customers of surrounding real estate could come and view land parcels, due to the view. Later, she functioned as a restaurant, bar and tavern, office, and cottage. By the 1960s, people seemed to lose interest in the structure, and Lucy quickly fell into disrepair, which happens often with old structures.

She was old in the sixties, and a simple Google search will show the reader how her tin covers were literally falling off.

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Luckily, in 1969 a Margate Civic Association formed (later to become Save Lucy Committee) saved Lucy from being demolished.

In 1970, Lucy was scooted over a 100-yards into a city-owned lot and given a much-needed tune-up inside and out. She was closed until 1974, which is how long it took to complete all of the major renovations.

It’s worth pointing out that other than a new steel buttress and a replicated carriage, Lucy is still the same as she has been 1881. By 1976, Lucy became a National Historic Landmark, which keeps her protected by the government. Since this particular point in time, she has become a popular tourist attraction and never ceases to be an impressive view while driving down Atlantic Avenue.

Among all the other firsts, it’s interesting to note that Lucy the Elephant is the only National Historic Landmark listed on Airbnb. The goal for this recent endeavor by the Save Lucy Committee

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is simple: the three nights in March (17, 18, and 19) Lucy the Elephant will be open for guests will work as a fundraising opportunity due to much needed renovations. Richard Helfant, the executive director of the committee, has been quoted as saying that “Lucy’s been painted so many times that her skin is at the point where it bubbles off. We’re at a time where we have to strip her down to the bare metal, prime and repaint. It’s a massive undertaking” (CNN).

And this massive undertaking is not by any means cheap. It is going to cost roughly $500,000, so raising as much money as possible is key. Obviously, this little stint in hospitality will be a drop in the bucket compared to what needs to be raised in total; however, it is an ingenious publicity stunt: a testing of the waters for future, innovative ways to fundraise.

The room set-up for future guests is a breathtaking replica of 1902 decor.

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a personal tour by Helfant, as well as the Mayor of Margate, Michael Becker.

There will be dinner at a local restaurant (yet to be determined), and then guests will be chauffeured back to Lucy to spend their night. A staff member will be on hand throughout the evening in the gift shop if there are any questions or concerns. Guests will have access to all parts of Lucy during their stay.

Anyone who is interested in spending the night in Lucy the Elephant will be given the chance to book a reservation on March 5 at noon. The price is a mere $138, representing her age. This is firstcome, first-serve so as soon as the portal on Airbnb opens it’s most likely going to work more like a raffle than anything else. It will be the luck of the draw, and this writer looks forward to hearing about the lucky guests’ experiences inside the biggest elephant on earth.

Nick Leonetti is an adjunct professor at Stockton University.

He is married to the poet Maria Provenzano. E-mail any questions regarding his writing at NLeonetti85@msn.com.

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Meet Mateo, one special kid

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hree year old Mateo has a smile that can light up any room. When I met him in his home last week in Atlantic City, he was a joyful little boy who was very loving and interactive with both his parents, Chris Filiciello and Lorena Chicas and his baby brother, Miguel.

He even showed off a little, identifying letters of the alphabet and numbers that were very advanced for his age.

Mateo is clearly the apple of his parents' eyes. When they talk about him you can see them light up as well. Mateo also happens to have Down syndrome.

"When we were told of the possibility of him having Down syndrome during our pregnancy, it was definitely a shock.

But we knew Mateo would be loved no matter what," shares Lorena. "We refused to have an amniocentesis because it was not going to make a difference.

We were having our baby no matter what. In the days that followed I felt God was talking to me and reassuring me that everything would be ok. He gave me peace, clarity and allowed me to see

that Mateo was chosen specifically for us."

Chris and Lorena want to bring awareness to all that having a child with Down syndrome is NOT a tragedy. "It is definitely a road less traveled but oh so worth it. We would not change Mateo at all."

As part of Chris and Lorena's mission to celebrate their child for exactly who he is and to help foster a world of greater possibilities for all Mateo along with his parents, Chris Filiciello those with Down syndrome, they are and Lorena Chicas running from New York City to Washington DC on World Down syndrome Wilmington and into the heart of Day, 3-21.

Washington D.C. After running relay The National Down syndrome Socistyle for 48 hours, the athletes finish ety (NDSS), the leading human rights ortogether in support and celebration ganization for all individuals with Down of WDSD and all individuals with syndrome, named Chris and Lorena as Down syndrome. two of the 2020 Run for 3.21 athletes.

Each athlete fundraises for the The run, which covers 250+ miles from National Down syndrome Society.

New York City to Washington, D.C., will Mateo is hosting his first Dance-aserve as a major fundraiser for NDSS in thon Wednesday, March 11th at Our recognition of World Down syndrome Lady of the Sea school in Atlantic City Day (WDSD) on March 21.

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Founder Henri Landwirth began GKTW in 1986. The team feeling blessed to celebrate the Winter Wonderland Party He wanted to pro- at GKTW, an awesome experience to start the trip! vide families with children with life-threatening illnesses families. They also volunteered at a a place to stay and provide everything marketplace that provides food for they needed to make their trip a vacalow-income families called United Against Poverty. The group spent tion of a lifetime. Landwirth liked to believe that he was prolonging their three hours organizing and stocking lives. He knew how these illnesses food on the shelves. robbed them of their childhood. He It was youth group leader Brittany was a holocaust survivor and spent Pursel’s first trip to GKTW, and she five years of his childhood in a conwas very impressed by how everycentration camp. It gave him great thing was run. “They do an amazing joy to bring a little bit of happiness to job and I can’t wait to go back and do sick children and their families. Sadly, more. We learned a lot about what to do next time.” he passed away in 2018 at the age of 91, but his legacy lives on. Since If you would like to learn more 1986, more than 175,000 children and about Give Kids the World, visit their website at: www.gktw.org. their families have had their dreams fulfilled at the whimsical Give Kids the World Village.

Tammy Thornton is a mom of The Village depends on volunteers four, a substitute teacher, and to cover hundreds of volunteer shifts a Sunday school teacher. She every day. Groups like the St. Peter's is passionate about gardening Church Youth Group in Ocean City and cooking, and loves the have created priceless memories that beach. will stick with them for the rest of

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Celine Dion Brought Her “Courage World Tour” to Atlantic City and Filled Boardwalk Hall

By Donald B. Kravitz

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eline Dion brings out the best there is in concert music as she brought her Courage World Tour to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Saturday evening, February 22, 2020. Pairing the singer who possesses a voice filled with power and unbelievable range, who also displays a mixture of vulnerability and humility with the best medium sized venue in the country, makes for an historical entertainment night difficult to surpass.

Celine Dion is ONE of a kind. She took the stage at 8:20 pm and beginning at 8:21 the filled hall saw the unleashing of her powerful uncompromising voice, her ability to dance with ease across the stage embracing everyone in the audience. Within five minutes Dion had everyone on their feet as immersed in her sounds. Dion’s vocals are undoubtedly impressive. She uses her warmth to draw everyone to her, puts them at at ease as if they were family.

This was not a concert. It was an amazing show that provided attendees with large side, front and upper screens that allowed a clear and unobstructed view as she performed and moved around the stage and of course there were the many colored

flashing lights, that not only enhanced Dion’s elaborate costumes , but mesmerized the audience.

The above was just a touch on the background that made the concert a show. However, the real treasure was the talent of Celine Dion. She Photo by Donald B Kravitz is a powerhouse who reached the soul of the audience. She had a continued applause, set list of eighteen whistles, cheers and songs plus a two foot pounding which song encore. Listencontinued for four ing to Dion project minutes. her multi-octave Obviously overvoice as she pumps her whelmed by the warmth and love from fist in the air, it is easy to the audience from the feel “The Power of Love.”

After 2 hours of a Photo by Donald B Kravitz prolonged ovation and powerful non stop music, her standing there holding her face and bowing, “This is not her fans were hoping she was just getting started as they could not get something you get used to,” she said, enough of what was taking place on through her tears, standing there in stage. There were some songs like a white ball gown. “I will never take “Beauty and The Beast, My Prayer this for granted. I love you guys very much.” She reached out and told the and All By Myself” that were just written for Dion’s range and style which audience, “This stage is my home sent chills up and down the spine of away from home and I am sharing it the listeners. with you my family” which endeared her even more to the filled arena.

Ending with her first encore song, “My Heart Will Go On from the movThe gratitude and humility disie Titanic with Celine Dion standing played by Dion was real, everyone felt center stage making it impossible for it and everyone knew it was from her the audience to contain themselves heart. Celine Dion has not toured in and what started as a standing ovathe last eleven years because she has tion roared into thunderous screams had a Residency at Caesars Palace

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When you add a 17 piece band to the one woman who can hold an arena audience in awe with the sound of her voice and ease and warmth of a remarkable performance and her ability to connect to her fans, you have a one of a kind evening that is impossible to forget. Dion is the pinnacle of performing and she is the standard others can only hope to attain.

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fter a very successful Women's Surf Night this past summer, the Heritage Women's Surf Club ventured down to SOLID Surf and Adventure in Nicaragua for their first "women only" surf retreat. It was a huge adventure and success Ocean City, NJ (February 27, 2020) - This past summer, Heritage Surf and Sport established their first “women only” surf night. The group turned out to be nearly 20 women getting together to surf every Wednesday evening. Heritage, along with instructors Allison Ocanto and Amanda Strube provided boards and wetsuits, coaching and tips once a

week throughout the summer. This past Valentine's Day, a handful of the group flew down to Nicaragua to test the waters there.

SOLID Sur f and Adventure hosted the women for an all inclusive surf retreat.

SOLID is located on the closest beach to Managua (the capital of Nicaragua) and sits right on the Pacific ocean so you can check the waves as you drink your coffee.

The week turned into a once in a lifetime experience with great waves, good food and endless laughter. When the group wasn’t in the water, they volunteered their time at the local school serving food at lunch time, swimming in tide pools or hiking up an active volcano and sliding down.

Heritage will be continuing this popular surf group this summer and invites any women eager to learn to surf, to come and join the group. They will be offering two sessions this summer, one week night and one weekend morning, however, the Women’s Surf

Night is just one part of the Heritage Surf Club.

Heritage Surf Club also provides private and group surf lessons, surf camps, sur f trips and women’s surf nights.

You can join the club and will receive a 10% discount in-store and subscribe to our monthly newsletter where you can learn more about these types of trips. All ages and levels are welcome. For more information visit

www.heritagesurf. com or stop in at our locations in Ocean City (740 West Ave or 14th and Boardwalk), Margate (9223 Ventnor Ave) or Sea Isle City (3700 Landis Ave).

SOLID Surf and Adventure is an ideal set up for surf and yoga retreats with beach front property and a beautiful yoga deck. Heritage and SOLID will team up several times throughout the year with all inclusive surf trips.

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Plant Peas on St. Patrick’s Day for a Lucky Spring Crop

By Tammy Thornton

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any gardeners are eagerly waiting for the last frost dates to pass so that they can start sowing seeds directly in their gardens. In our area, that could be between March 30 - April 30. Although, if you want to be really safe, you can use the rule of thumb of waiting until Mother’s Day. (My favorite way to celebrate is spending part of the day planting flowers). But waiting this long will really shorten your growing season. To find your estimated first and last frost dates by zip code, go to websites such as almanac.com/gardening or davesgarden.com. Fortunately, some vegetables, known as “cool-season” vegetables, actually prefer growing in cooler temperatures and can withstand a light frost or even a freeze. These vegetables will give you a jump start on your growing season, and if planted in time, will yield an early to mid-spring crop. Some

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of these cool-season also select bush types vegetables are peas, of peas that do not carrots, spinach, leeks, require support. Peas kale, and lettuces. Most can also do well grown can handle a light frost; in containers. which is great news for Peas should yield a crop those of getting impabetween 60 - 70 days tient to plant.

Young pea shoots and tendrils are after planting. Harvest Though some of edible and can be added to salads peas when the pod is these cool-season vegand other dishes. full but not bulging, as it etables can be planted will lose flavor if left on the vine too long. Since all parts of the “as soon as the ground can be worked”, traditionally, St. Patrick’s Day is the day plant are edible, the impatient gardener to start planting peas. Keeping this can snip off the pea shoots and tendrils tradition is a fun way to get children when they are about 6 - 8 inches tall. excited about gardening. The key to They will have a pea-like taste and will helping peas germinate is soaking them look exotic on your favorite dishes or overnight. Peas often need some type salads. Peas will lose flavor and stop proof support to climb on; you can simply ducing once the weather gets too warm. use a tomato cage or string garden By then, you can plant a heat-loving suctwine between stakes. For more crecession plant in the same space. Peas ative or unique trellis ideas, the internet are considered nitrogen-fixing plants is a wealth of information. You can which will benefit other vegetables such

as leaf lettuce when planted in the same spot once the peas are finished. Many gardeners plant cucumbers after peas; they will enjoy the nitrogen enhanced soil and can climb on the existing trellises that were used for the peas.

Hopefully, you’ve been inspired to get an early start in your garden by planting peas this St. Patrick’s Day. The sweetest peas are found fresh off the vine. Be sure to soak your peas on March 16th, and get ready for a delicious harvest this spring.

May there always be work for your hands to do.

May your purse always hold a coin or two.

May the sun always shine on your window pane.

May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.

May the hand of a friend always be near you.

May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

(An Old Irish Blessing) Tammy Thornton is a mom of four, a substitute teacher, and a Sunday school teacher. She is passionate about gardening and cooking, and loves the beach.

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Kegs & Eggs ▶Saturday, ▶ March 14th from 9am-1pm Ocean Casino Resort Before the Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, enjoy kegs + specialty breakfast sandwiches and live music at the world’s largest Topgolf Swing Suite. Festivities include traditional and specialty breakfast sandwiches, $3 beers, corn hole, pool, foosball and long drive contest and commemorate t-shirts available for purchase.

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Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade ▶Saturday, ▶ March 14th at 1pm Atlantic City Boardwalk On this day, March 14th, everyone is Irish.

Break out your green and join us for the historic Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on the World Famous Atlantic City Boardwalk from Ocean Casino (Rhode Island Avenue) to Tropicana (Morris Avenue).

Watercolor Class with Stephanie Segal Miller ▶Sunday, ▶ March 15th at 3pm Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City Beginners and explorers of all ages welcome.

The cost is $30 per class (+$5 if you need materials) and includes free parking in the attached

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Brigantine St. Patrick’s Day Parade ▶Saturday, ▶ March 21st at 1pm The Brigantine St. Patrick’s Day Parade will start at the St. Thomas parking lot on 7th Street South and will end at Veterans Memorial Park on 31st Street. The after party will be held at the Brigantine Elks Lodge at 400 W. Shore Drive featuring a cash bar, bagpipers and DJ Augie Doggie. The event is open to the public; tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

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Open Mic Night ▶Friday, ▶ March 6th from 7-10pm Enlightened Café 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor Open Mic, Open Stage to all musicians looking to spread good vibes through music and community. Jam with others, or go solo.

Twelve Tenacious Invasives ▶Tuesday, ▶ March 10th at 6pm William H. Ross School Cafeteria 8103 Winchester Ave. Margate The Margate City Recreation Department in conjunction with Sustainable Downbeach welcomes The Galloway Township Environmental Commission’s presentation of the film “Twelve Tenacious Invasives.” The film will provide participants expert guidance about personal plant selection, plants to avoid & plants that encourage butterflies and pollinators, which are critical to a healthy environment. A master gardner will be available for a questions and answer segment after the film. sustainabledownbeach@gmail.com.

Power Bowl: Cooking with Friends ▶Thursday, ▶ March 12th from 1-3pm Jewish Community Center 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate Participants will discover the latest healthy-living trends when they join ShopRite Dietitian Victoria Leach for an interactive demonstration. At the event, each person will create their own delicious power bowl using healthy food and ingredients provided by the Somers Point supermarket. In addition, Leach will share information about recent changes to the food labeling system. The cost is $5 for Village by the Shore members and Holocaust Survivors and $10 for non-members. RSVP is required for this program. For more information, contact Tina Serota at 609-822-1109 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

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The Buffalo Soldiers ▶Monday, ▶ March 9th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Historical Society 907 Shore Rd. Somers Point Atlantic County Historical Society invites you to our program discussing “The Buffalo Soldiers.” The Buffalo Soldiers were African American members of the US Army during the Civil War who served at remote outposts on the Western frontier. Their main charge was to protect Settlers as they moved west. Light refreshments will be served.

Senior Dance Society ▶Tuesdays ▶ from 7:30-10pm 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.

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Market Madness ▶Saturday, ▶ March 7th from 10am-5pm Flanders Hotel 719 E. 11th St. Ocean City Ocean City Boardwalk and Downtown merchants team up to put on a one-day sale at the historic Flanders Hotel. The event includes discounts on favorite local merchandise, goods and attractions. Free parking. Food and drink available a la carte.

Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City St. Patrick’s Day Parade ▶Saturday, ▶ March 14th at 3:30pm Landis Ave. from 83rd – 63rd Streets Sea Isle City will celebrate its rich Irish heritage and culture with a parade and the wearing of the green.

ship 1 Swift Dr. Run your own Dungeons & Dragons game with supplies and snacks provided by the library.

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

Aromatherapy Balm Jars ▶Saturday, ▶ March 7th from 1:30-3pm Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Registration requested. Create your own unique aromatic blends and transform them into soothing balms to help your mood and

enhance your overall well-being. Open to adults.

LEGO Club ▶Saturday, ▶ March 7th from 2-4pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something and share with other engineers. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination and fun. Suggested for ages 6 and older.

Community Resource Fair ▶Monday, ▶ March 9th from 10am-2pm Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township Join our team of resource and assistance experts, who will be here to offer answers to your questions. This event is no-cost to participants and all families living in Atlantic County.

Pre-registration is required. Please call 609569-0376 for more information.

Rutgers Master Gardners: Succulents 101 ▶Tuesday, ▶ March 10th at 5:30pm Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. The Rutgers Master Gardners of Atlantic County will hold a presentation in the lobby of the Mays Landing branch about succulents, including the appropriate soil, water and light and how to propagate them. Open to all ages.

Furry Buddies ▶Tuesday, ▶ March 10th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Read a story to Cody, Erin

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Concerts and Headliners

Rascal Flatts ▶Friday, ▶ March 6th at 9pm Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort Tickets start at $73 With seventeen Number One hits, over 23.4 million albums sold, 35 million digital downloads and 2.2 billion streams worldwide, time and success have only put Rascal Flatts closer to their core with expert musicianship, razor-sharp vocals and songs that have shaped lives, loves and the genre of country music itself.

Mike Tyson ▶Friday, ▶ March 6th at 9pm The Music Box at Borgata Tickets start at $59 The one man show features the world’s most illustrious heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. The sports icon returns to the stage with real life untold stories, focusing on the ups and downs of his tumultuous and untimely triumphant, post-boxing life.

Grand Funk Railroad ▶Saturday, ▶ March 7th at 8pm Tropicana Showroom Tickets start at $40 Top selling 70s’ American rock group, Grand Funk Railroad, is coming to Atlantic City to help you party down.

MAAC Basketball Championship ▶Tuesday, ▶ March 10th – Saturday, March 14th Boardwalk Hall Tickets start at $10 Adam Sandler ▶Saturday, ▶ March 14th at 8pm Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Adam Sandler brings his 100% Fresher Tour to Hard Rock Live with special guests.

Jay Mohr ▶Saturday, ▶ March 14th at 8pm Sound Waves at Hard Rock Tickets start at $24 Chelsea Handler ▶Saturday, ▶ March 14th at 8pm Borgata Event Center Tickets start at $49 Blood Sweat & Tears ▶Saturday, ▶ March 14th at 8pm The Concert Venue at Harrah’s

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Home Economics Series: ACCC Open Enrollment ▶Thursday, ▶ March 12th from 1-3pm Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township Please join Inland Family Success Center for ACCC Open Enrollment. This event is no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Please call 609-569-0376 for more information.

Welcome Warriors ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6pm Stockton University Academic Spine Building, F-Wing Corridor 101 Vera King Farris Dr. 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.

St. Paddy’s Day Sing-Along ▶Thursday, ▶ March 12th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. It’s a bit of craic at the library. Join us for a rousing evening of song and dance. Refreshments served. Registration requested.

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.

Irish Potatoes: Back by Popular Demand ▶Saturday, ▶ March 14th at 2pm Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Did you miss our Irish Potato workshop last year? Stop by for a sweet class and enjoy learning how to make these St. Paddy’s Day favorites.

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Creative Clover Paint Night ▶Tuesday, ▶ March 17th from 5-6:30pm Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township Come join us for a fun, guided paint night with our instructor Bernardino. This event is open to all families living in Atlantic County.

Pre-registration is required. Call 609-5690376 for more information.

Classes in Art The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round. Workshops range in pottery, watercolor, oil & acrylics, pottery, pastels, jewelry making and mosaic.

Classes are $20 each. Beginners welcome!

Pre-registration is required. Call 609-8237952 or visit ventnorarts.org

Health and Wellness

Women’s Wellness Retreat ▶Sunday, ▶ March 8th from 8:30am-1pm AtlantiCare LifeCenter 2500 English Creek Ave. Egg Harbor Township Learn how to nurture your well-being with self care tips. Topics include mindfulness, yoga, makeup and skin care, self-defense, essential oils and more. Healthy brunch included. Registration required. Call 609-677-LIFE or stop by the main desk to reserve your spot. Members are $25; non-members are $30.

Grief and Loss Support Group ▶Mondays ▶ at 5pm Mental Health Association of Atlantic County 4 E. Jimmy Leads Rd. Suite 8 Galloway Individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction/substance use will meet 5pm Mondays, February 24th – March 30th.

Facilitators of this group have been trained; in addition, they have firsthand, personal experience with similar loss. No cost to attend.

For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 310 or e-mail chhiola@mhanj.org.

NAMI Monthly Support Group Meeting ▶Monday, ▶ March 9th from 7-9pm Unnited Methodist Church of Absecon 100 Pitney Rd.

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National Association of Mental Illness Family Support Group meets on the second Monday of each month. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness for individuals and families affected by mental illness and co-occurring addiction disorders. Visit us on Facebook or at namiac. org for additional information or call Gail Dembin at 609-927-0215.

Young Adult Stress Relief Group ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 4:30pm Stockton Campus Center Meeting Room 2 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway Students, non-students and “Twenty-Somethings” meet every Tuesday at Stockton University. Topics include common young adult issues, stress management, family problems, roommate issues and more. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or e-mail jangelini@mahnj.org.

Yoga for Recovery ▶Tuesday, ▶ March 10th at 7:30pm The Leadership Studio 161 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Free yoga class focuses on wellness and community support in a clean, sober and stigma-free environment.

NAMI Free Educational Program ▶Wednesdays ▶ from 7-9pm Unnited Methodist Church of Absecon 100 Pitney Rd. Join the National Association of Mental Illness for a free family to family educational program for those coping with a loved one.

Learn effective communication skills during times of crisis and stability. This class starts March 11th and runs for 8 weeks. Contact Abbie Katz at 215-327-7940 or e-mail abbieekatz@aol.com to register.

Alzheimer’s Support Group ▶Wednesday, ▶ March 18th at 4:30pm Seashore Gardens Living Center 22 W. Jimmy Leeds Rd. Galloway Family members and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia are invited to a free Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting. This is an opportunity to learn

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Bus Trips

Washington D.C. Old Town Trolley Tour ▶Thursday, ▶ April 2nd The Hamilton Township Historical Society will host a bus trip to Washington, D.C. Our day will begin and end at Union Station, which is one of the most visited tourist attractions in D.C. Step aboard an Old Town Trolley with your all-day boarding pass, and sit back while the expert guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of our nation’s capital. This fully narrated two hour tour covers over 100 points of interest. The price of the trip is $110 per person and includes transportation, trolley boarding pass and driver tip. For more information, visit hamiltonhistorical.org, or contact Cheryl at 609-625-1598 or Carol at 609-837-2121.

Hudson Valley Historical Sites ▶Saturday, ▶ April 25th & Sunday, April 26th The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township, in conjunction with Pary and Bruce Tell, will host a two-day bus trip to historical sites along the Hudson Valley. Enjoy a visit to the Revolutionary War Headquarters of General Henry Knox and Horatio Gates on the west side of the Hudson River, the New Windsor Cantonment, the Olana House, Clermont Mansion and more. The price of the trip will be $245 per person (with an additional $55 if you’re rooming alone) and includes the bus, all meals (except for breakfast Saturday and dinner on the way home Sunday), the hotel and admission to all sites. Bus service will have departure points in Cape May Court House and Seaville. For more information, please contact Pary Tell at parytell@gmail. com, call 609-886-8577 or visit uppertwphistory.org.

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f you live with the challenges of type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, there is local program that is designed specifically to help you. Diabetes Training Camp is hosting a 3-day Type 2 Boot Camp program from March 20th - March 22nd at the Milton and Betty Katz JCC in Margate, NJ. Attendees will learn how to take control of their diabetes and build a sustainable plan to live the life they want to live.

Led by SHORE Endocrinologist Dr.

Matthew Corcoran, the program is staffed by diabetes experts from all over the country. The weekend includes education on clinical diabetes, nutrition, mental skills strategies and fitness training. Dr. Corcoran is one of the leading clinicians in diabetes care, exercise and fitness in the nation. He has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association as a “Diabetes All-Star” and for the past 13 years has run life-changing camps and programs for people living with

diabetes.

“Too often people living with diabetes are told to live a healthier life style and start exercising. It can be overwhelming, confusing and frustrating knowing where and how to start, says Dr. Corcoran. We’re here to help! And, in addition to learning how to make small changes for big impact, campers will be surrounded by others who get it, and are going through similar challenges.”

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Boot Camp, attendees will focus on the opportunity for health, longevity and success as they work side by side with experts in diabetes management, many of whom live with diabetes. Attendees learn from clinical specialists, an exercise physiologist, registered dieticians and CDEs (Certified Diabetes Educators), a mental skills coach to help work toward and meet your goals, and professional fitness trainers. Workouts will be tailored to meet the needs of each individual attendee from beginner to advanced. The camp experts will meet attendees where they currently are and help attendees get to where they want to be. Strategies to help manage diabetes through exercise and healthy lifestyle will be taught and all attendees will have the opportunity to share and learn during educational lectures and in the fitness room.

Together, attendees will build strategies and a sustainable longterm plan to achieve a healthy lifestyle focusing on solutions for overcoming obstacles and barriers on the pathway to success.

Mandy Covert, former Diabetes Training Camp Type 2 Boot Camp attendee said, “DTC Type 2 Boot Camp was an amazing experience. It opened my eyes to so many things. Most importantly, I learned that I wasn’t the only one confused about exercising, how to use my medications, on why I was diagnosed with T2, and how to get support from my family and friends. I went by myself, but quickly became part of a family and was able to just be ‘myself’ for a few days.”

Each day will include a variety of fitness sessions including water aerobics, spin classes, general fitness and yoga, community bonding time, multiple break-out sessions and lectures, meals and counseling. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose what sessions they are most interested in.

The 3-day program is for people living with Type 2 or pre-diabetes.

It kicks off with a 7am breakfast on Friday, March 20th and runs Friday, Sat and Sunday from 7am – 5pm.

Pre-registration is required. You can register at www.diabetestrainingcamp.com . Included in your registration fee of $150 includes breakfast and lunch all three days, all educational lectures and all activities.

For attendees coming from out of town, there is a reduced rate available through the Diabetes Training Camp website.

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Fight of The Flu with Food

By Nancy Adler

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lu is in the air. What do we do?

Food is what gives your body the energy and nutrients it needs to function. Such effects are equally vital when you have the flu. Still, it’s all about eating the right foods for your condition.

Consider eating the following foods when you have the flu. Broth! Whether you prefer chicken, beef, or vegetable, broth is one of the best things you can eat when you have the flu. You can eat it as soon as your symptoms begin and until you have fully recovered. Broth helps prevent dehydration, and the warm elements can help soothe a sore throat and relieve congestion.

When I was a kid our favorite neighbor would swing by with what she called her “Jewish penicillin”. Soup did the trick when anyone was under the weather. Chicken soup combines the benefits of broth along with additional ingredients. Cut-up chicken provides your body with iron and protein, and you’ll also gain nutrients from carrots, herbs, and celery. You can eat chicken soup throughout the duration of the flu to help keep you hydrated and satiated; just be sure to watch the salt content.

While you might think of garlic as a food-flavoring agent, it’s actually been used in alternative medicine for a variety of ailments for centuries. Garlic supplements taken by adults with the flu found enhanced immunity and reduced symptom severity.

You don’t necessarily have to take supplements, though. Eating raw garlic may also be beneficial. Due to the immune-enhancing

effects, consider eating garlic at the first signs of the flu.

Yogurt with live cultures not only can help soothe a sore throat but can also boost your immune system and also contains protein.You can eat yogurt while your throat is sore, but just be sure to choose whole yogurts without any added sugars.

Vitamin C is an important nutrient to help boost your immune system, which is especially important when you’re sick. While supplements can help, your body can absorb nutrients like vitamin C more effectively from the foods you eat.Consider snacking on vitamin C–rich fruits while you have the flu. Some fruits high in vitamin C include strawberries, tomatoes, and citrus fruits.

Eat your spinach! Spinach, kale, and other leafy greens can also help boost your immune system when you have the flu. They have both vitamin C and vitamin E, another immune-enhancing nutrient.

Consider combining leafy greens with fruit in a smoothie, or eat them raw with a drizzle of lemon and olive oil. It’s best to eat these immune-boosting foods throughout the duration of your illness.

Broccoli is a nutrient powerhouse that can benefit your body when you have the flu. Eating just one serving will provide immune-boosting vitamins C and E, along with calcium and fiber. Consider eating broccoli when your appetite returns toward the middle or end of the flu. You can also eat broccoli soup; just remember to check the sodium content.

When you’re sick, you want comfort.

A hot bowl of oatmeal can be a soothing, nutritious food choice. Oatmeal, like other whole grains, is also a natural source of immune-boosting vitamin E. It also contains polyphenol antioxidants as well as

immune-strengthening properties. Choose whole oats for the most benefits.

Towards the end of the flu, you might have increased sinus and chest congestion.

Certain spices, such as pepper and horseradish, can help break up congestion so you can breathe better. However, avoid spicy foods when you have a sore throat.

It’s easy to get dehydrated with the flu.

Not only do you eat and drink less and have an overall reduced water intake, but you also lose water with sweat when you have a fever.

Not only are fluids important for your body functions in general, but they can also help break up congestion and stave off infections.

When it comes to hydrating beverages, water still ranks number one. It also acts as a natural detox for your body. If you aren’t a fan of water or are looking for something with more flavor, you can also drink: ●● broth ●● ginger tea ●● herbal tea with honey ●● honey and lemon tea (mix equal parts with hot water) ●● 100 percent juices (look for products without added sugars) Low-sugar sports drinks or other electrolyte-containing beverages, such as Pedialyte, may be used if you’re dehydrated only.

Although they’re not typical of the seasonal flu, vomiting and diarrhea are symptoms that could warrant the use of electrolytes.

Knowing what to avoid eating with the flu is perhaps just as important as what you should eat. When you’re sick with the flu, avoid the following items: ●● Alcohol. This lowers your immune system and causes dehydration. ●● Caffeinated beverages. Items such as coffee, black tea, and soda can make you more dehydrated. Plus, many of these

beverages may contain sugar.

Hard or jagged foods. Crunchy crackers, chips, and foods with similar textures can aggravate a cough and sore throat. ●● Processed foods. Whether these are from a fast food joint or made from a box, the more processed a food is, the fewer nutrients you’ll get. With the flu, your body is trying to heal itself, so it’s important to support the process with whole, nutritious foods.

Eating the right foods and staying hydrated are important to help you get over the flu. While the worst of the symptoms may be gone after five days, it can take one to two weeks to get over the flu entirely.

Your recovery may take even longer if you develop a secondary infection from the flu.

As a rule of thumb, you should stay hydrated and make your best effort to eat flu-friendly foods until your symptoms go away and your appetite returns to normal. ●●

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I Say Sauce, You Say … Gravy?

By Chef Joseph Massaglia

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n my previous Shore Local article, I discussed that fact that there is no one recipe for a perfect meatball. Every Nonna has her own recipe, and we all love our Nonna’s meatballs, no question there. And I’m sure you also like your Nonna’s sauce or her gravy. What! Gravy?

When I arrived in Philadelphia as a young man from Italy 40-plus years ago, I heard people taking about eating gravy on their pasta. I had no idea what they meant. There is no such thing as gravy in Italy. My new American wife explained to me that in America gravy was a brown sauce that was served with meat after roasting.

But the Italian Americans in Philadelphia were calling what I knew as sauce (or rago or sugo), gravy. And today, people in Philadelphia (and some parts of northern New Jersey, Boston, the Bronx and Chicago) still call it gravy.

Interestingly, I think most people here in our South Jersey area call it sauce.

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By the way, if you have an interest in learning a bit more about sauce versus gravy, check out my friend Lorraine Ranalli’s book, Gravy Wars: South Philly Foods, Feuds & Attytudes.

But as with meatballs, there really isn’t just one recipe for sauce/gravy.

And there are so many different sauces that I can only cover the tip of the sauce iceberg in this article. There are sauces just for fish, meat and/or poultry.

Then there are regional variations for all those sauces. And for pasta there are red sauces, green sauces and white sauces, too. According to Wikipedia, there are 27 categories of sauces, and many, many varieties of sauces within each category. Mama Mia, we Italians love our sauces!

So, where to begin. First, let me start with Marinara Sauce, which is thought to have originated in Naples and dates back to the late 1600s. In Italy, Alla Marinara properly refers to a sauce made with tomatoes, basil, oregano and anchovies; sometimes olives or capers are added. Marinara is derived from the Italian word for mariner, sailor, or from the sea, hence a true marinara sauce contains anchovies in its base recipe.

However, in America, the term Marinara Sauce has come to mean a plain tomato sauce made with garlic and var-

ious herbs, and sometimes onions. But in some countries Spaghetti Marinara is a pasta dish where red sauce is mixed with a variety of seafood and served over pasta. (In Italy that would properly be called Alla Pescatore.)

Italy’s most famous meat sauce comes from Bologna – Ragù alla Bolognese. Dating back to the 18th century, this rich and hearty slow-cooked sauce typically includes minced beef, pancetta, sautéed vegetables and wine.

However, ragù can be made with any type of meat, including game and poultry. It’s traditionally served with a flat, ribbon-like egg pasta such as tagliatelle or fettuccine, not spaghetti.

One of my most favorite sauces is Sugo All'Amatriciana, also known as Salsa All'Amatriciana. It’s a traditional Italian pasta sauce containing guanciale (cured pork cheek), pecorino cheese, tomato and sometimes onion. Originating from the town of Amatrice in the mountainous Lazio region, Amatriciana sauce is one of the best know pasta sauces in Italian cuisine. It’s usually served with bucatini or perciatelli pasta, or another pasta with a hole in the center to absorb the rich sauce both inside and out. And you can find it on my menu at Mama Mia’s.

Cacio e pepe or "cheese and pepper" pasta is very, very popular right now. As the name suggests, the ingredients of the dish are very simple: black pepper, grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, and spaghetti. But even though the ingredients are minimal, the techniques and its simplicity elevate the dish to fantastic heights.

To make it, cooked pasta (pasta should have a rough surface like rigatoni) is poured into a pan containing the grated Pecorino-Romano mixed with black pepper and a little of the hot, starchy, pasta cooking water. The heat melts the cheese, and the starches in the water help bind the pepper and cheese to the pasta. While not authentic cacio e pepe, seafood or bacon is sometimes added.

Another very popular dish is Aglio e Olio, which literally means olive oil and garlic, and also hails from Naples (or some say Abruzzo). This dish is made by sautéing sliced fresh garlic in olive oil with the addition of red pepper flakes, parsley and anchovies. It’s attributed to the poor peasants who had to make due with very little and hence, its simplicity and wonderful taste.

Pesto is an uncooked sauce originating in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria.

The word pesto is derived from the Italian pestare, which means to pound or to crush. According to tradition, the ingredients are "crushed" or ground in a marble mortar through a circular motion of a wooden pestle.

Pesto traditionally consists of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, hard cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano (also known as Parmesan cheese) or Pecorino Sardo (cheese made from sheep's milk), all blended with olive oil.

Today pesto can be made with many different ingredients. Sometimes parsley can be substituted for basil and walnuts or almonds for pine nuts. And I think most people now use a blender or food processor to make pesto today; I certainly do.

Finally, any article on Italian sauces wouldn’t be complete without the inclusion of Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca, or "spaghetti in the style of a prostitute.”

This is an Italian pasta dish supposedly invented in Naples in the mid-20th century – yes, that recently. Its ingredients typically include tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers and garlic, served over pasta.

There is no clear-cut reason how this dish came to be named as it is. Some say that because it is quick to prepare, ladies of the night could prepare it between clients. Other say that because it is so fragrant, the same ladies would prepare it to entice clients to their establishments. Whatever the reason, this is one Italian pasta sauce you’ll want to try if you haven’t done so already. You can make it with ingredients from your pantry, and it really can be done very quickly.

As I said at the beginning, these sauces are only the tip of the Italian sauce iceberg. I’d be interested in knowing your favorite Italian sauce, or how you make one of the sauces mentioned here. Just email me at: joestablefortwo@gmail.com, or call and talk to me during my radio show, Joe’s Table for Two, which airs every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on WOND 1400 AM. Buon Appetito! * Open Seven Days a Week: The One and Only Original Mama Mia’s Restaurante in the Marmora Shopping Center. Dinner reservations suggested. 609-624-9322. www. mamamiasnj.com * Mama Mia’s now offers a Sunset Dinner, Noon to 5 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. $20 per person.

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A Retrospective on South Jersey History

George May and the story of Mays Landing

By Stefen Klenk

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rom Smithville to Sea Isle City, and Brigantine to Buena Vista Township, South Jersey is filled with a rich history that dates back centuries.

What were once small towns have since been transformed into vibrant communities. Over the coming weeks, I will be taking a look back into our region’s history, providing detail on each town and how it got its name, its most notable residents, and events that have changed the course of our area. And there is no better place to start than in Mays Landing.

Situated in the heart of Hamilton Township, Mays Landing is a community that sits along the Great Egg Harbor River and Lake Lenape. The community is named after Captain George May, who, in the 1740s, was appointed as a surveyor and agent for the West Jersey Society. May, who was a former native of Burlington, New Jersey, and a blacksmith, moved to our area with his wife, Susan Thompson, and began purchasing land from Edmund Iliff.

Originally from Blackbird, Delaware, Iliff was a merchant who had purchased two tracts of land near Babcock Creek, where he set up a saw mill and a pair of dwelling houses. Iliff passed in 1749, and his property went up for auction that summer. His estate was purchased by George May for a cost of only seven pounds.

George May continued to purchase land throughout Babcock Creek and in the immediate region into the 1760s, until his death later that decade. The land he had purchased was later sold at auction, with the town and area subsequently renamed Mays Landing a short time afterward.

The town of Mays Landing was a major trading port in its early years. A shipyard was set up along the Great Egg Harbor River, where ships and vessels were constructed.

Mays Landing played a key role in the shipbuilding industry throughout the 19th century, along with other coastal communities in Atlantic County, with shipyards also set up in Absecon, Brigantine, and Port Republic.

One important piece of infrastructure for Mays Landing during the 1880s was the railroad. At one point, passenger service was offered between the city and Newfield, but was abandoned in 1858. In November 1879, construction began on the West Jersey and Atlantic Railroad, a

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rail line that would provide service and excursion trips between Atlantic City and Camden. The West Jersey Line began full operation in June 1880 and would remain in operation through the 1950s. Today, a portion of the line is used as a bike trail that extends through Mays Landing and Egg Harbor Township.

Just seven weeks after opening, a major incident had occurred. On August 11, 1880, over 1,000 members of St. Anne’s Church in Philadelphia were returning from a day-long trip to the shore when an oncoming locomotive rear-ended the train. The collision, which occurred over the Great Egg Harbor River, led to several casualties. Many of the townspeople in Mays Landing assisted in the rescue efforts, offering their homes to the injured.

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Many documents surrounding George May can be found at The Hamilton Township Historical Society.

Located at 49 Mill Street in Mays Landing, their museum is open Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and features a rotating display featuring collections from past and present businesses and notable residents, along with a permanent display fixture. For more information, call 609909-0272, or visit their website at hamiltonhistorical.org.

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Kean Taps Brown for Leadership Role

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epublican Senate Leader Tom Kean, Jr. announced he appointed State Senator Chris Brown for a second term as Deputy Conference Leader, making Brown the only Republican legislator from South Jersey with a legislative leadership position in either the State Senate or the General Assembly.

“New Jersey’s future depends on representatives like Chris Brown,” said Kean. “That is why I am pleased he once again accepted a leadership role in our caucus.”

Working hand in glove with Kean, Brown is helping win Republican seats in South Jersey. For over a decade stretching back to 2007, the South Jersey Democrat machine amassed a staggering string of victories throughout South Jersey until Brown secured his seat twice.

"Chris proved in 2015 and 2017

how to win a seat while being outspent four to one in a district where Democrats outnumber Republicans by 13,000 voters,” Kean said. “That’s why he was the only Republican in the entire country to flip a Democrat seat when he was elected to the State Senate and why he is a Republican role model for winning tough campaigns.”

Kean noted that's why he tapped Brown early to spearhead Testa's campaign and thanked Brown for playing a key role in helping first-time candidate for office Michael Testa win his First District Senate seat. Brown was an early advocate and supporter of Testa’s candidacy while actively raising money and making invaluable introductions to key groups and supporters for Testa’s bid. Further, working with Kean, Brown brought on board Brittany O'Neill, who developed her skills under Brown's tutelage, first serving as his intern and as then his campaign manager 2017, to manage Testa's campaign.

When he officially announced his candidacy for State Senate, Testa said, “I intend to win this race working with State Senator Chris Brown and join him in fighting for all of the people in South Jersey.”

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helped Republicans pry away two South Jersey State Senate seats that had been under Democrat control for over ten years, and are now in a position to add another South Jersey Senate seat in the 8th District based on the success of Assemblyman Ryan Peters, who also worked with Brown in his 2019 race. “As a Navy SEAL, I can tell you it was phenomenal to have a combat veteran who served with the 82nd Airborne Division by my side providing leadership I could depend upon during my 2019 campaign. For our future in South Jersey, Chris Brown's friendship, guidance, advice, and leadership are invaluable.”

Local Atlantic County leaders welcomed the news of Brown’s appointment.

Keith Davis, Atlantic County Republican Chairman, said, “Tom Kean is a great leader for our State and a true friend to Atlantic County, so his appointment of Chris Brown makes sense. If our party has any hopes of earning the majority in the Legislature so we can make our State more affordable, there’s one guy I would bet on to get the job done - Chris Brown.

Anyone who paid close attention to the campaign he waged against the Camden County Machine was witness to what Chris Brown can accomplish, against great odds, through hard work, political savvy, and a great message tailored to middle class families.”

“He’s a warrior. When I say ‘warrior,’ I mean it,” said Republican Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson, in describing Brown’s campaign style.

“Remember the movie ‘A Few Good Men?’ We want Chris Brown on that wall. We need Chris Brown on that wall.”

Atlantic County Republican State Committeeman Joe Cafero said, “You

can’t lead without vision. Tom Kean, Jr. sees the entire playing field and puts the best people in positions so we all can succeed as a party. Putting Chris Brown on his leadership team is a very smart move. Look, I watched Chris just about single handedly save South Jersey when he stopped North Jersey casinos, by standing up to powerful political bosses, insiders and two billionaires, launching Trenton's Bad Bet ad campaign and the Stop North Jersey Casinos marketing blitz; commissioning a new study from Stockton University; hosting dozens of town hall meetings; and debating Assemblyman Caputo on every TV show and blog, all while also testifying on our behalf at no less than seven public hearings.”

In another sign of trust, Senate Republican Caucus Leader Kean asked Brown, to take the caucus’s lead on an issue vital to the future of the Republican party - reapportionment.

As a member of the Senate State Government Committee, Brown took point on opposing a proposed constitutional amendment designed to bake in a permanent legislative majority for Democrats. While that amendment is dead for the time being, Republican still have to focus on the process of drawing a new legislative district map based on the 2020 census. After watching the approval of Democrat-drawn maps in 2001 and 2011, Republican can ill-afford serving another decade under a map tilted in the Democrats’ favor.

“I would not have been successful in winning the Senate seat without Tom Kean’s guidance, support, and friendship,” said Brown. “When he asked me to serve, naturally, I said ‘Yes,” because he’s the kind of leader you want to work hard for and don’t want to let down.”

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By Pete Thompson

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he calendar has turned to March and from the world of sports, that can only mean one thing…

“March Madness” is officially here!

Now, I know most people just use that term to refer to the Men’s NCAA Division 1 Basketball Tournament, but it can really refer to a month that is both wild and crazy for all varieties of sports.

Quick plug – don’t forget to check out my preview piece on the M.A.A.C. Tournament that’s coming to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall (March 10-14). You

can read that story on page 42.

Since I last wrote, the Flyers have gotten red hot. The Sixers are trying to win without two key starters. The Phillies have won more than they’ve lost in Spring Training. The Eagles are trying to find some new talent at the NFL Combine. Finally, on the local level, it’s another thrilling Cape Atlantic League Tournament in girls & boys basketball.

The playoffs are now here, and don’t forget that Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall will be the epicenter for state wrestling this week.

From the entertainment world, I’m going to DVR a show that was shot in Philly last year, and I have high hopes for it. Plus, we’ll transition from hopes to hoops, as the one movie that is peaking my interest right now is The Way Back,

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Derek Grant centering the 3rd line and Nate Thompson (no relation) centering the 4th line have provided some stability to a team that needs scoring from more than just the top two lines. ●● At the end of the day, you win in the NHL playoffs with goaltending, and Carter Hart is starting to win games on the road, instead of just at home. Watching Hart make key saves at Madison Square Garden while future Hall of Famer Henrik Lundqvist struggled in the other net was pretty telling for me. The Flyers are hoping to ride Hart to a deep playoff run, and if they keep winning, they might get home ice to start things off!

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Take a look at the Sixers where they are a league best 28-2 at home at the Wells Fargo Center and just 9-22 now on the road. They are also dealing with no Joel Embiid and no Ben Simmons because of injury. Embiid’s return at least seems not too far off as he’s dealing with a left shoulder sprain. Simmons and his status is much more troubling as he’s been dealing with a pinched nerve in his back. If the Sixers are to have any hope of making noise in the NBA playoffs, they need BOTH of those guys on the court.

One final Sixers note as the NBA is always full of “Cinderella Stories” as I call them—when a guy comes out of nowhere to all of a sudden succeed.

That happened for Shake Milton, the former G League player who came out and torched the Clippers for 26 points in the first half alone, on the way to a career-high 39 points in a 136-130 loss. It was so fun to watch the 23-year-old literally come of age on national television as he tied a NBA record for consecutive 3-pointers made at one point. Here’s hoping we see more great things from Malik “Shake” Milton moving forward!

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In football, the only personnel move the Eagles have made was to release linebacker Nigel Bradham a few weeks back. While they are at the NFL combine looking for new talent, questions still remain about what they will do about veteran players like Jason Peters, Alshon Jeffery, and Malcolm Jenkins. NFL Free Agency begins on March 18th, so stay tuned!

One more football note as CBS is going to reportedly pay Tony Romo $17 million per year to stay as an NFL analyst on their top broadcast team with Jim Nantz. Woah…! I think Romo is outstanding at what he does, but $17 million worth of outstanding?

Back here at home, a major tip of the cap to the Atlantic City girls and the Wildwood Catholic boys as they each respectively won the Cape Atlantic League Tournament.

It’s the first CAL Tourney Title for the Lady Vikings ever, and their 2nd league title since 1992. For the Crusaders, they become the first team to capture the conference tournament championship four times. What a great way to get us ready for the state playoffs, which begin this week.

Lastly, wrestlers, coaches, and parents from the entire state will all converge on Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall this coming weekend (March 5-8). If you’ve never been, it’s quite a sight to see eight mats across the floor of the Hall with pockets of supporters yelling constantly as high school wrestlers chase their dream of a state title.

For the second year in a row, there will be girls wrestling on the mats as well…to which I say…”Awesome!”

Just a few from entertainment now, as I’m going to DVR the new TV show on AMC called Dispatches from Elsewhere. It was shot in Philadelphia last year and along with Jason Segal of How I Met Your Mother fame, it includes big names like Sally Field in the cast.

The trailer reminds me a little bit of Lost, so I’ll give it a chance and hopefully get rewarded.

At the movies, I’m excited to see the new Ben Affleck drama The Way Back. Described as “A wid-

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owed, former basketball all-star lost his family foundation in a struggle with addiction and attempts to comeback by becoming the coach of a disparate, ethnically mixed high school basketball team at his alma mater.” Given Affleck’s real-life struggles with alcoholism, I think this movie could be one of his best yet!

As always, 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 hope you’ll tune in & 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.

You can hear Pete each Tuesday on 97.3 ESPN at 5:30p, and if you see him out & about in the community, he requests that you please say "Hi". Send comments to PBrooksT@aol.com

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n the Friday February 28th the next to last day of February, Atlantic City Legend , Angela Burton hosted and produced her annual TriState Black History Awards. This year the ceremony was held at The All Wars Memorial Building in Atlantic City. The event drew and recognized local and national talent, community activists, trail blazers some of whom were not people of color important to the Black Community of South Jersey and the world.

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Song Writer. Most of Friday's winners were singers. This beautiful young lady won for her singing and her song writing. Karen Anderson wrote the number one R&B single Don't Leave for Black Street. She also wowed the crowd with a flawless performance of The Denise Williams song "Silly

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Jersey Fresh Farm to School Program

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here is a wonderful program through the New Jersey Department of Agriculture called Jersey Fresh Farm to School which encourages New Jersey farms to partner with schools to improve nutrition, provide healthy options and provide nutrition education opportunities for students and staff. Every month they choose a different fruit or vegetable to be highlighted in the schools. I had the privilege of being invited as a guest chef at Seaview Elementary School in Linwood in February to prepare a dish with the featured vegetable of the month, sweet potatoes! It was such a special experience for both the students and myself.

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Stepping Back in Time at the Irish Pub

By Tammy Thornton

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isiting the Irish Pub in Atlantic City is like walking into a friend’s home. You instantly feel welcome at a place that’s ready to engage with you and make you part of its history. First opened in 1900 as the Elwood Hotel, the building has stood the test of time, with many of the original features seemingly unchanged today.

As you enter through the gift shop and step into the pub, you can tell a good time is about to be had. Like many pubs in Ireland, the walls are covered with memorabilia. But owner Cathy Burke is careful to point out that they are not trying to be an Irish pub in Ireland, but an Irish pub in America! Beautifully displayed on the walls hangs a celebration of the story of not just Irish-Americans, but all Americans. A stroll around the pub gives patrons an American history lesson, from famous boxing matches

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such as the comeback of Jack Dempsey in 1927, to a copy of the transfer contract that sent Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees in 1919. Also found are newspaper articles documenting raids on local Atlantic City hotels and cabarets Stepping back in time at the Irish Pub. (including the Elwood Hotel) during Prohibition, and pictures customers, may Cathy Burke, ready to reserve your room. of bathing beauties in their modest attire forget that the pub of the 1920’s during what would come still serves as a hotel. Cathy Burke and to participate. Customers plan ahead for to be known as the Miss America Conher husband Richard purchased the Bag Day and come up with elaborately test. A young Philadelphia Police officer hotel and founded the Irish Pub in 1972, decorated bag hats and themes. The is shown on his motorcycle, but after before the age of casinos. Even then, atmosphere is a fun celebration between a close look, some will recognize him Atlantic City was known as “America’s old and new friends. as a youthful Frank Rizzo, Sr., Mayor of Playground”, a resort town, attracting It’s truly amazing that Richard and Philadelphia from 1972-1980. visitors to its beach and boardwalk.

Cathy Burke have been able to keep a Mrs. Burke was kind enough to take Many people, including frequent business that is open twenty-four hours Shore Local through the hotel, even giva day, seven days a week staffed and ing us a peek at the hidden “stair to norunning smoothly for over 45 years! But where” harkening back to its speakeasy Cathy Burke is not just a savvy businessdays. Entering a stairway through what woman, she is also well-known for her seemed like a secret door in the pub, we years of philanthropy. She is President of climbed to the lobby of the hotel. It felt In the Line of Duty Police and Firefightlike taking a step back in time. Burke’s ers Memorial and Board Chair of Friends extensive collection of antiques is a feast of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Restoration for the eyes. Each piece has a story; the Committee. She also donated K-9 ofmuseum-quality antiques celebrate the Postcards from the original Elwood Hotel ficer Clancy to the Atlantic City Police Golden Age of America from1880 to Department. These are just some of 1930. Some of the items, such as the the ways she supports the city she loves. piano, and furniture, are from the original She was the former Grand Marshall of 1903 Elwood Hotel. the Hero Thrill Show, former Grand Mrs. Burke says she never knows Marshall of the Atlantic City St. Patrick’s who will walk through the pub’s famous Day Parade, and serves as Chairperson doors. They have welcomed sports of the Board of Directors on the Save legends such as Joe DiMaggio, who Ellis Island Foundation. She is a recipient became great friends with Cathy and of the “Women in Boxing” Joe Frazier Richard Burke and was a frequent guest Award from the Atlantic City Boxing at the hotel (room 101). Boxing writer Hall of Fame. And recently, Mrs. Burke and Academy Award winner Budd Schulreceived a lifetime achievement award berg best known for his screenplay for at Boogie Nights in the Tropicana Casino. the film On the Waterfront, also enjoyed staying at the inn. Another notable hotel guest was boxing writer and sport historian Bert Sugar. These among countless others have enjoyed the ambience of the 55-room hotel. A stay at the Irish Pub and Inn will make you feel like you are stepping back in time to the original Boardwalk Empire. Surprisingly, the reasonable prices for rooms at the hotel will also make you feel like you are in a Looking to step back in time for good by-gone era. food with old and new friends? Visit the No doubt St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous historical Irish Pub at St. James Place in holiday at the Irish Pub, but are you familAtlantic City for a unique experience that iar with Bag Day? Started over 30 years you’ll want to repeat again and again, and ago, Bag Day began as a bit of a joke Irish eyes will be sure to smile upon you. between bartenders and customers that had to work on the 17th. Feeling they had Tammy Thornton is a mom of missed out on the celebration, someone four, a substitute teacher, and put a brown bag on their head on the a Sunday school teacher. She 18th, and declared it Bag Day. The rest is is passionate about gardening Irish Pub history. Now it’s taken on a life and cooking, and loves the of its own; no one is served without their beach. bag hat, so of course, everyone is obliged

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y goal as a fitness columnist is to consistently connect every article with fluidity. I want each and every article to flow into the next. This leads me to my next topic of strength and resistance training, which happens to be my favorite mode of exercise (if you haven’t already figured that out).

Previously, we delved into those New Year's resolutions and how most of them revolved around weight loss.

Many will join a gym and center their workouts around high intensity sessions on the treadmill, elliptical, spin class, or some type of cardio.

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Many women associate resistance training or weightlifting as something only a man should do. They believe it leads to weight gain and bulkiness.

The truth is, it may cause weight gain, and what I mean is, simply gains in lean body mass. Those are precisely the kind of gains you want.

Your weight may possibly stay the same or even slightly increase, but you will look more lean and toned.

Muscle is denser than fat, meaning it takes up less space. Pound for pound, they weigh the same. Muscle does not weigh more than fat. “Healthy” is not a number on the scale; it’s how you look and feel. That’s the bottom line. Remember that when you get so caught up in the number. Focus on what you want to gain, emotionally and physically. As long as you are noticing positive changes in how you look and feel, the number on the

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That’s typically a hard sell since we’ve been programmed for so long to care about the number. I would highly recommend throwing the darn scale away!

How many strength training workouts do you need to do per week? I personally recommend at least two per week, but would lean towards three in total. Hitting all major muscle groups is vital. Mix it up by hitting

There are two types of strength training: heavy weight with low repetitions or light weights with high reps.

Muscle gain will occur regardless of what training style you choose. You do not have to be a He-Man. Curling dumbbells the size of your head is not necessary. Strength training at whatever level you’re comfortable with yields results.

Are you over thirty-five years of age? If the answer is yes, then you’ll want to listen to this. Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle mass which occurs in women as they age.

It is not a result of aging, but rather a result of inactivity. Older adults need to lift weights. Resistance training is the best way to prevent and reverse loss of muscle for older adults, especially women. Women who don’t exercise can lose up to eight percent muscle mass each decade due to inactivity. Strength training promotes bone development, not loss.

those legs, glutei, and abdominals one day, then shoulders and arms the next, followed by a back and chest workout on the third day. Combine cardiovascular training with weightlifting since the best results come from creating a healthy balance of the two. If you are new to this, start with resistance bands and light dumbbells. Your goals could also look different too. Losing weight could possibly take a back burner to a body composition goal.

If your focus is less on the scale and more on the acquisition of a lean body mass, then you’ll be less consumed by a number, and just think how empowering that could be for us as women.

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Views from the Shore: Understanding Common Baseball Injuries

By Brian Cahill

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s a long-time Seattle Mariners fan, I associate baseball “pain” with the agony of following a team that rarely wins, and in fact is the only team never to play in a World Series. But there’s also a different kind of pain involved with America’s Favorite Pastime, and those are the injuries suffered throughout the season.

To learn more about these injuries, I spoke with Shore Physicians Group Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Mickey Bui, and he offered this insight: It’s that time of year when baseball in coming back into swing. As a sports doc, I’d like to take the opportunity to talk about baseball injuries. Some baseball injuries are often random when it comes to a high-impact play, like a hard slide into second, or a dive into a wall can cause. The more common, “baseball-specific” injuries are often position specific and overuse related.

As a sports medicine surgeon, seeing my next patient is a baseball player, I want to know what position they play I can almost predict what injury they have based on this.

The next thing I want to know is if they are a year-round player—Year round players have much higher overuse injury rates than seasonal players who play multiple sports through the year. There is a reason why few kids in the Little League World Series do not make it to the top levels of college or professional ball: Their arms are burnt out.

I’ll get off my soap box now. Let’s talk about baseball injuries. ●● Pitchers: There’s a lot to talk about here… Naturally, shoulder and elbow injuries are very common. When pitchers complain of a “dead-arm” where velocity and/or accuracy is down, I think of 2 things: ●● 1) SLAP tears. This stands for Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior. The player will complain of a vague shoulder pain that isn’t serious, so he (or she) will play through it, but the level of pitching regresses noticeably. The biceps tendon attaches onto the superior labrum of the shoulder socket, and when there is a tear, the bicep doesn’t have a solid foundation to contract off of. Sometimes rest can resolve this, if it isn’t a full tear, but sometimes the pitcher needs to have surgery to have it repaired to regain the velocity and accuracy they had before.

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Remember, this is an informational artielbow is under so much stress, it gets inflamed and painful. In a player over 15 cle which has been kept as short as possible it is usually a strain or tear of the UCL and written in layman’s terms… It is not a (ulnar collateral ligament), made famous substitute for medical advice or a diagnosis by the pitcher Tommy John. He had a by a trained professional. If you or a loved UCL tear, and was the first player to have one is a player with pain or regression of it reconstructed and return to a pro level level of performance, please seek medical (and pitch WELL). attention. It is our goal to get you back to Infielders: Because they squat so often the highest level possible, as fast as possible. in the low-ready position while fielding, To arrange an appointment and conthey can often get labral tears of the sultation with Dr. Bui, call Shore Physicians hip. You’ve heard labrum twice now, it Group-Orthopedic Surgery, 609-365-6280. is a band of soft tissue that surrounds the sockets of our shoulders and hips.

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A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings

Let the Games Begin Senior Moments by Charles P. Eberson

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had no idea our 20-month-old granddaughter could perform the yoga pose referred to as “The Bridge'', but that is what she does when she doesn’t want me to hold her any more. She adds a half-turn rotation to it making it quite an advanced move where I have no choice but to put her down. This was the first time we had all three of our grandchildren spend the night. I guess Haley’s Comet was going to pass in front of the lunar eclipse during the Perseid meteor shower for this blessed event to occur, but that’s just my perspective. The truth is that their parents work so much that they want to spend their off time with the children. Before the baby, the 4-year-old, and the 6-year-old arrived, we got busy staging the house. This meant removing the bowl of chocolate kisses, anything that may be used as a weapon, any fragile knickknacks, and keeping the TV remote out of hands reach. I thought having grandchildren over would be our chance to treat them to some “goodies” that are forbidden at home and expand

their culinary experience, but alas, there are certain food allergies to consider, so we stick to the plan. No Happy Meal for these kids. As the time of arrival drew near, my wife and I sat in anxious anticipation. They soon stormed the gate, and in half an hour our living room looked like they had been here a month. Cries of “Pop Pop, read to me, play with me, wrestle with me, put a movie in, let me see your phone, I’m hungry, can we go to the playground,” soon overloaded me

as I watched the 20-month-old walk by holding a snow globe that my wife and I had overlooked. The gluten-free bread was ready, and we sat down for dinner after laying out our ground rules, which I thought were simple enough; no standing on the chairs or doing the floor exercise between bites. Everybody did well and the little ceramic bowl that the baby shattered on the floor was no great loss.

I knew a few Tums later, I would be back in fighting shape. Tubby time was my

wife’s bailiwick, and all kids were bathed, moisturized, and dressed for bed, except for the 6-year-old who didn’t pack his pajamas. The two older children slipped into their sleeping bags which was a novelty for them and the 20-month-old occupied the spot next to my wife, my usual place. Mercifully, everyone slept through the night and in the morning were greeted with a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, turkey bacon, blueberries, and non-dairy yogurt. Their father soon arrived, and the departure took on the resemblance of a Daytona speedway pit crew. Orders being barked, bags dragged down the porch steps, jackets half on, stuffed animals being clutched tightly, and car seat buckles snapped. A quick goodbye and back in the house we go. We pause. Deafening Silence.

Charles Eberson has been in the newspaper business for over 25 years. He has worked as a writer, advertising executive, circulation manager and photographer. His photography can be viewed at charles-eberson. fineartamerica.com

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Take a Riviera Holiday at the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show

By Tammy Thornton

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elcome to the world’s longest-running and largest indoor flower show. Produced by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society since 1829, the Philadelphia Flower Shower never fails to please. This year’s theme, Riviera Holiday, evokes the beauty and climate of the Mediterranean.

As always, the show ushers you in with a wow factor. You’ll enter by walking under a pergola overflowing with masses of colorful flowers cascading overhead.

Orchids, roses, lilies, and bird-of-paradise flowers will greet you as you look through the arbor to the giant live olive tree and colorful scenes ahead. Scents of the Mediterrranean such as lavender, citrus, and rosemary will continue to draw you in.

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Inspired by the exotic implement at their own gardens of the Mediterhomes to create a garden ranean, many exhibitors that needs very little waembraced the outdoor ter or maintenance. This living that such a temperate year, their exhibit won The climate allows. South Mayor’s Trophy, The Jersey’s own Waldor American Orchid SociA journey through arbors and Orchids, of Linwood, ety Show Trophy, and fountains in the garden leads created an indoor/outthe PHS Gold Medal in visitors to a room for reflection. door Riviera hotel suite, the category of Display entitled “Rest”, complete with patio and Garden. After the show, plants used in canopy bed. David Off, a third generation the display will be available at a discount orchid grower, envisioned a low-mainteat the Linwood location. But you may nance garden filled with agaves, succuwish to have the entire exhibit moved to your backyard! lents, and those award-winning Waldor Orchids. Playing off of the theme of rest, One of the most enchanting exhibOff gives gardeners ideas that they can its is the Princess Grace Rose Garden.

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Another creative exhibit entitled “Reflection” by Mark Cook of Mark Cook Landscape and Contracting LLC won Best in Show for Landscape. An alley of arbors leads to a walled reflection room with an acoustic guitar as its centerpiece.

Peaceful music that was written by Cook’s brother-in-law plays as you wander through the garden. Cook’s design was created with the idea of merging our local climate and that of the Mediterranean into one garden with the use of color and texture. The judges felt he accomplished his goal since the exhibit won the PHS Gold Medal for Landscape, and the Philadelphia Trophy for the “Landscape exhibit that demonstrates the best use of color”.

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A Life Well Lived ~ Marilyn Kleinberg

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arilyn T. Kleinberg, 59, of Egg Harbor Township, passed Friday, February 28th, of complications from a liver disease at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Marilyn was loved by all who knew her and none more than her beloved husband, Milton Byron.

Marilyn was a communications specialist who worked to connect and empower women.

In 2007, she launched a South Jersey chapter of eWomenNetwork and was its managing director until 2013.

"Marilyn was a warm, giving and caring friend who would do anything for anyone. She loved supporting women and connecting successful women with each other, always encouraging women to go after their goals & dreams," shared Susan Berman, owner of Berman Travel.

"These connections turned into lasting friendships for so many. She gave of herself and would do anything for anyone, she truly loved helping and connecting successful women with other successful women.She was loved by everyone who knew and our hearts are broken."

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culminated in 2010 when she founded Empowering Connections, a nonprofit designed to encourage its members to “reach for the stars,” according to its mission statement. Marilyn was the organization's president until last year, when she stepped down for health reasons.

"Marilyn was a kind soul, and one of those women who had a sincere passion for connecting women in business. Not only did she lead by

example, and provide helpful resources & connections to fit the various members of her E-Women chapter, but her desire to help others in any way she could was simply contagious," shares Whitney Ullman of Go to Whitney celebrity interviews and entertainment. "We may not have seen each other often, but I will always remember our talks and how she glowed when she was able to help someone. Marilyn is a true example of what it means to network with purpose, and will always be a shining light that made an impact on everyone she met."

Marilyn was diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in 2018. She stopped working that fall so she could become “CEO of my health,” she said on LinkedIn. She underwent a liver transplant February

17th at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, but a prior blood condition caused her body to attack the new organ.

In addition to her husband, Marilyn is survived by her stepsons Josh, Dalton, and Cole; a brother; two nieces; and a nephew.

Plans for a celebration of life are pending.

Intuitive Women's Health Opens in Somers Point Open House Sunday March 8 - 12 pm to 4 pm Natalia Rezvina , M.D., is a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG) and a member of American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL). She completed her residency at UMDNJ-Newark program.

Dr. Rezvina is a well-seasoned and well-respected OB/GYN physician servicing patient from Atlantic and Cape May counties. She worked for Somers Manor OB/GYN practice, a branch of Axia Women’s Health in Southern NJ from 2009 to 2019.

During this last year of her working as Ob/Gyn hospitalist at Shore Medical Center she realized that there is an extreme need for female Ob/Gyn providers in the community. Thus, she faced the fear and embraced challenges of opening her own practice. Her vision is to attract more female Ob/Gyn providers into our community, develop teaching opportunities for future women’s health providers.

Dr. Rezvina is a passionate advocate for women’s health from adolescence, the child-bearing years to postmenopausal care. She believes no woman is too young or too old to be seen at her practice.

She believes that women should be treated beyond their physical complaint. Dr. Rezvina believes we have a body, soul, yet we are the spirit. The conflict between a woman’s spirit needs and body needs can cause a shift in the ability to function and heal. This misalignment can lead to health problems and disease. Intuitive Women’s Health practice mission is about servicing women of the community according to their “body & spirit “needs, incorporating knowledge of traditional science of medicine with the alternative therapies, like Meditation, Yoga, Acupuncture, Massage, Physical Therapy, and more.

Dr. Rezvina is known as “baby whisperer” at the maternity unit at Shore Medical Center. Her primary C/S rates are the lowest among all Ob/Gyn providers in the department (13-25%).

Intuitive Women’s Health provides wide range of services to women: • Comprehensive prenatal care, childbirth and postpartum care • Family planning (preconception counseling, infertility, contraception) • Quick and easy “90 seconds” IUD placement • Routine women wellness exams • Menstrual abnormalities (fibroid uterus, adenomyosis, PMS, heavy periods) • Intractable pelvic pain, painful intercourse, painful bladder syndrome • Pelvic floor relaxation (bladder/uterine prolapse) • Evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence, medical and surgical (TVTO sling) • Minimally invasive gynecological surgeries (laparoscopic hysterectomy, vaginal hysterectomy) • Laparoscopic treatment of ovarian cysts, endometriosis Dr. Rezvina is affiliated with Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, NJ, the only “Planetree Designated® Person-Centered Hospital” in South Jersey.

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alling all adrenaline junkies, there's a convention coming to town that is going to have you jumping out of your skin! The New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival is coming to the Showboat Atlantic City (801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401) on March 27th, 28th, and 29th. Get prepared to meet some of the biggest names in horror with photo and autograph opportunities and Q & A sessions across all three days. This is a great opportunity for film buffs to see amazing horror films in the indie scene as well as having the chance to mingle with some of the biggest names in horror.

Appearing during the weekend will be fan favorites from movies such as

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The Goonies, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Saw 3D, Terrifier, and many more. The original Michael Myers from the 1978 movie Halloween will even be there to transport you back to your nightmares of years past.

Want to get a pro photo and an autograph before the show? No problem, go to http://www.newjerseyhorrorcon.com/photo-ops to pre-order.

Alternatively, you can pay on the day but be aware that it is strictly cash only. For a full list of all the guests that will be appearing, go to http://www. newjerseyhorrorcon.com/guests.

There will also be a range of vendors selling merchandise from your favorite

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If you feel like the rest of us, Horror Con would not be a convention without cosplay, right? Imagine walking around a Horror Con and seeing Norman Bates queuing up to meet his favorite actor from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Or Freddie Kreuger walking hand-in-hand with his girlfriend and Ellen Ripley from Alien. In fact, cosplay is HIGHLY encouraged with a competition taking place on Saturday, which you can enter at the ticket booth at the show. The bigger and scarier the better, and nothing but full effort will

be good enough to take home the crown.

Not only is this an event to celebrate all the major horror classics that you have been watching for years, but it also great exposure for indie filmmakers to showcase their work. There will be a variety of screenings throughout the weekend of horror films from some of the best independently funded producers, directors, and writers in the area. Many of them will be available before the screening to answer questions from members of the audience and to give insights into the process of making films designed to make even the bravest of people

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sleep with the light on. If you yourself are a filmmaker and would like to have your film considered for the event, go to www.Filmfreeway.com/NJHCFF to find out more.

The idea for the New Jersey Horror Con and Film festival was born out of an idea from co-founder, filmmaker, and producer Ryan Scott Weber. After attending many horror conventions, he decided they were lacking something and wanted to put his own spin on things. So he teamed up with Asbury Comic Con co-founder and Comic Book Men producer/pop culturist, Rob Bruce, to join him and add his wealth of experience to make the event a truly one-of-a-kind experience. “The New York/New Jersey area has many enthusiastic horror fans and filmmakers that need an outlet like this to celebrate films and the genre. Rob Bruce and I are excited to

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Sunday 28th, giving you plenty of time to work your way around the convention and see as much as you can.

Horror is not just a movie genre, but it is a culture. It gives you that adrenaline rush that cannot be imitated in any other way, and that is why it has such a unique fanbase. The excitement of searching for the next film that is going to truly make your heart stop for a moment with fear is something only true horror fans understand. deliver a great experience for fans and professionals alike. We are pleased to join together great people and create something new and fresh,” says Bruce.

For out of towners needing a place to stay, look no further than the Showboat itself, as there is a great group deal available for attendees of the convention. For further information and to grab this great deal visit http://

www.newjerseyhorrorcon.com/hotel Tickets will be $30 on the day and are cash only, kids under 10 get in free with a paying adult. There are 1,000s of parking spots available at The Showboat, and it will be half-price at just $6 per day for people attending the event. The show will run from 5pm-11pm on Friday 26th, 10am-7pm on Saturday 27th, and 10am-5pm on

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1. “Dog Beach” is located in: a) Egg Harbor Twp. b) Ocean City c) Somers Point d) Longport 2. What network was TV 40 affiliated with? a) ABC b) FOX c) CBS d) NBC 3. Parkway Exit 25 drops you off in: a) Marmora b) Somers Point c) Galloway d) Egg Harbor Twp. 4. Miss America contestants parade down the boardwalk showing off their: a) Crowns b) Shoes c) Gowns d) State Flags 5. This mainland town does not have a golf course: a) Somers Point b) Northfield c) Linwood d) Absecon 6. The Mark Etress arena holds some of the biggest concerts. It is in what casino? a) Borgata b) Hard Rock c) Tropicana d) Caesars 7. Most people call them sprinkles but folks from Philly name this ice cream topping: a) Dots b) Jimmies c) Pebbles d) Specs

8. This lake has its own lighthouse: a) Patcong b) Bargaintown c) Patriot d) Lenape 9. What is the name of Ocean City’s boat parade? a) Harbor Lights b) Nautical Nights c) Nights In Venice d) Bayfest

10. The oldest building in Atlantic County is: a) Ben Franklin summer cottage b) Pitney House c) Somers Mansion d) Jimmy Leeds Tavern Answers: 1-A, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B, 5-D, 6-B, 7-B, 8-D, 9-C, 10-C All Correct - SURELY LOCAL. You’ve got sand in your toes and pines needles by your feet.

8 or 9 correct - SOLID LOCAL. You know your way around.

6 or 7 correct - SEMI LOCAL. Not born and raised, but not bad.

3 or 5 correct - NEWBIE. Take another exit. You should get around more.

0 to 2 correct - SHOOBIE – Welcome to South Jersey. The beach is that way.

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or the first time since 2012, Atlantic City will host meaningful college basketball games in the month of March, as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments will be held at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall from March 10th until the 14th. This is the first year of a three-year run for the MAAC Tournament in the resort, and hopefully the start of something special.

It’s been eight years since Atlantic City has been involved in March Madness. The Men’s Atlantic 10 Tournament was held at Boardwalk Hall from 2007-2012, but if Temple, St. Joseph or LaSalle weren’t involved in the final, folks were critical of how well the event would draw.

Here’s hoping that the MAAC is a perfect fit for AC. After all, three of the conference’s schools – Monmouth, St. Peter’s and Rider are all in New Jersey.

Iona, Manhattan, Niagra, Siena, Marist, Canisius, Fairfield, and Quinnipiac are all close enough for the various fan bases to make the drive to Atlantic City.

One thing I would argue, is that when the Atlantic 10 tournament was here, the resort didn’t have sports gambling. Now, you won’t be able to place a bet on the MAAC action, but

you will be able to put a wager down on other conference tournament games, like the Big East or the ACC that will be going on at the same time.

Tickets are on sale now at www.

BoardwalkHall.com. Ticket prices range from $10 to $40 for a single session on the women’s side and $15 to $50 for a single session on the men’s side. All-session tickets are also available for fans who would like to see multiple sessions throughout the championship.

And there’s so much more than basketball that’s going to take place while the folks from the MAAC are in town…

The festival-like atmosphere at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall will also include: ●● The New Jersey National Guard MAAC Esports Championships in Overwatch, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros., and Rocket League on March 13-14 (no extra ticket required) ●● MAAC Fan Fest on March 13 (Noon–8 p.m.) and March 14 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) ●● MAAC Band Jam (Noon-1 p.m.) and Spirit Squad Showcase (9-11 a.m.) on March 11 ●● Atlantic City Weekly MAAC ‘n Cheese Fest presented by Gourmet Dining on March 13 (4-7 p.m.) featuring 15 area restaurants ●● “AtlanticCare Bounce to Boardwalk Hall” presented by Rothman Orthopedics on Saturday, March 14 (9:30-10:30 a.m.) ●● The Tropicana Casino & Resort along with the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will serve as MAAC Championships headquarters.

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great drama on both the men’s and the women’s side as the conference champions earn the league's automatic bids to the 2020 NCAA Basketball Tournament, but traditionally, that’s been it. Since the league began back in 1982, the MAAC has had one atlarge bid make it to the “Big Dance”.

That was league runner-up Manhattan back in 1995. So, if a school truly wants to go “dancing”, they must win it all in Atlantic City first!

MAAC officials are excited about what Atlantic City has to offer as well…

“Boardwalk Hall is an American institution and historic landmark. We are thrilled to give our players and coaches the opportunity to compete in the same arena that has featured Miss America, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and New Jersey legends Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi. The Atlantic City region has been incredibly supportive and we are looking forward to a great tournament and a variety of activities,” MAAC Commissioner Rich Ensor said.

And what would Tournament Week be without a special floor at Boardwalk Hall?

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) has unveiled the court design for the 2020 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Atlantic City's Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on March 10-14.

The court was created by renowned Horner Flooring Company based in Dollar Bay, Michigan. The design includes the 2020 MAAC Basketball Championship logo, featuring iconic Boardwalk Hall, The Wheel at Steel Pier, and the MAAC Championship trophy. The court also showcases the “Do AC” icon from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority,

along with the Boardwalk Hall, and Hercules Tire logos.

The court is stained with two different light brown colors, with grey at the top of the key just above the MAAC wordmark in the foul lane.

The floor itself depicts the grains of a traditional hardwood floor and the out-of-bounds and team bench areas are solid black. The seams of a basketball are also noticeable.

The court consists of 225 individual 4 x 8 foot panels which will be assembled in Boardwalk Hall on Sunday, March 8, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for the following day.

The MAAC shares the court with the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, through a partnership with Horner.

The court is made of maple, and Horner sources its lumber from sawmills and land owners who replant after each harvest. Horner is a 125 year old company that has made the floor for the NBA All-Star game for the last 26 years.

Again, tickets are on sale now at www.BoardwalkHall.com

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