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Cultivating Good for the Community Cookie Till and her team revive Reed's Farm-6 More Fun Before Summer's End-10 Live Music Plays On-12 August Events Unfold-13

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County Leader Cites Data, Requests Governor to Allow for Indoor Dining

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n August 14, Governor Murphy asked New Jersey residents to bear with him and his administration while they decide when and how to permit indoor dining at restaurants and bars or allow gyms, movie theaters or entertainment venues to reopen.

But Atlantic County’s businesses cannot afford to wait any longer, according to County Executive Dennis Levinson.

“We have already lost Memorial Day and Fourth of July business and are fast approaching Labor Day and the fall season with no indication that the governor will permit indoor dining and entertainment anytime soon,” stated Levinson.

“Our restaurants are dying on the vine and cannot survive on just takeout, delivery and curbside service alone,” he added. “Outdoor dining will become much less appealing as the temperatures drop and our active hurricane season continues to pose threats.”

Levinson suggests that restaurants, and possibly bars, gyms and movie theaters, be allowed to reopen at limited capacity with the same health and safety requirements that businesses such as Target, Home Depot, Shop Rite, Acme, CVS, shopping malls, arcades and childcare centers must maintain.

“The governor states that his decisions are based on science and data but we’ve yet to see it. Where’s the data that says that it is somehow safer to open those big box stores and indoor businesses than it would be for a restaurant or movie theater to open,” said Levinson.

Both Connecticut and Massachusetts resumed limited indoor dining back in June without any notable increases in Covid-19 cases.

“If others can do it, why can’t we?

We’re fighting for our economic lives here and we need the governor to take action.”

Levinson cited recent news of a report by StratoDem Analytics that

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indicated New Jersey had a second quarter economic loss at an annualized rate of 34.6%, higher than the national annualized loss. Even more disturbing was Atlantic County’s 40% drop in gross domestic product, the highest among all counties in the state.

The second quarter covers the months of April, May and June during which time Atlantic City’s nine casinos were closed. The governor allowed the casinos to reopen in July but at limited capacity and without indoor dining and entertainment.

In March, the Brookings Institution projected the Atlantic City metro region would be the third most recession-vulnerable area in the U.S. with more than one-third of its workforce in industries threatened by coronavirus-related uncertainties.

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Putting Some Sunshine In Your Soul

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love surprise gifts! That’s what I received a few years ago while on the beach in Ocean City. I was directing our surf program for children with special needs. At the end of a hot and exhausting day, a parent handed me a gift. It was a t-shirt that said "I've got sunshine in my soul."

I lit up like a Christmas tree, not only because I love surprises, but because those words, on that shirt, really spoke to me! In the years prior, I had been determined to intentionally choose joy in my life every single day, no matter what. (Believe me, those last three words, "no matter what," are the tricky part!) Wearing that shirt made me feel like maybe, just maybe, it was showing. And if nothing else, it was a great reminder for myself to choose joy.

Does that mean everything was

going great for me in those years?

Not at all! I had three teenagers under one roof, one of which had autism and some serious behavioral challenges. It was not my circumstances that mattered though. Being happy, I had finally realized, was an inside job, a choice.

It took discipline (and a lot of yoga, deep breathing and occasional wine) to stop reacting to the hurricane that seemed to always be swirling around me. At first it was a minute to minute challenge, then day to day. Once I hit 30 days, it was my habit. And at 90 days, it became my lifestyle.

Then the coolest thing happened. My smile seemed to become contagious, similar to what Nancy Adler wrote about last week in her article in Shore Local. My family and the people around me seemed happier.

Choosing joy does not in any way mean you have less problems than the next person. It simply means that regardless of all those problems, you choose to focus on the good. And if you look hard enough there is always something to be grateful for.

2020 has been an epic nightmare for nearly all of us. Now, less than

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two weeks before school is set to start, many parents just found out there will be no physical school. Their districts are remaining virtual. I can't even fathom the stress of balancing children in multiple grade levels, while working from home. Not to mention if those families also have children with special needs, financial stress, health issues or are single parent families.

Now in the sixth month of the pandemic, people are still required to have their businesses shut down or if they are lucky, only partially open.

Times are beyond tough! Personally, Bob and I are facing the greatest loss of our lives with the sudden passing of our son in March. There is much to be unhappy about!

Still, I challenge you to find the good. Cling to it and choose joy for yourself and for your family. For me, I find it in the little things that August offers like sunflowers, the sound of crickets at night, my toes in the ocean or a good book. Put some "sunshine in your soul," radiate positive energy like the rays of the sun and light up those who surround you. Don't let any circumstance have the power to take away your sunshine.

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Cookie Till Leads Local Non-profit to Revive Reed’s Farm in EHT

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or the past 23 years, renowned local restaurateur, Cookie Till, has been running the popular upscale restaurant, Steve and Cookie’s on Amherst Avenue in Margate City. In addition to serving up some of the freshest seafood and delicious entrees the Jersey Shore has to offer, crowds of people would flock from all over the Tri-state area every Thursday to attend the Margate Farmers Market, which was also created by Till.

Recently, Till made the decision to expand her horizons. Till, along with partners Lenny Varvaro and Beth Senay founded a non-profit organization called "A Meaningful Purpose" that will keep Reed’s Farm thriving.

This is something Till had her eyes

on for as long as 6 years.

Farm manager, Brian DeRias, said Till “would drive through Reed’s Farm on her way through Egg Harbor Township and dream about resurrecting Reed’s Farm with clear intent to benefit the local community in many different ways.”

"Originally the farm was purchased by another nonprofit in the area called 'Caring.' Joe Dogherty, the council for that non-profit, presented Till, Varvaro and Senay with a deal that they would purchase the land Cookie Till, one of the founders of Reed’s in return for subdividing Organic Farm and Animal Sanctuary two parcels for special needs adult housing," explained Till. as an animal rescue "Since our missions were aligned, it sanctuary as well as a platform for was the perfect marriage." Reed's sustainable organic Organic Farm and Animal Sanctuary was born in April 2020 and is now up farming. Anyone who and running, under the direction of knows Till knows that "A Meaningful Purpose" founders Till, she is an avid animal lover.

Varvaro and Senay.

In addition to this, they also The farm is run with the aim of act as a source of employment for creating a community hub that serves individuals with special needs, among other endeavors. The inspiration for the farm was a young woman named Jenny who has special needs. Pioneering board members, Beth Senay, the organization’s secretary treasurer, and Lenny Varvaro, the chairman of the board, witnessed Jenny working on a farm and working with animals. Seeing the pure joy Jenny experienced working in a hands-on environment gave them the idea to start a similar project.“ Jenny was

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the seed that is now growing into the oak tree we now see developing as Reed's Organic Farm comes into fruition” said DeRias.

The organization has set high targets when it comes to growing produce. After the first season, they aim to not only serve the local community, but also Till’s restaurants along with producing enough surplus which would allow them to make donations to local food banks. Also, there will be opportunities available for a variety of different groups once the farm is fully operational. From equine and chicken therapy, to agricultural skill-building, the organization wants to provide experience for youth programs, special-needs communities, and addiction rehab and recovery centers.

"We want to reach people in our community that are underserved.

Special needs adults are one of those, but also veterans, and people in recovery. I am very involved in the Boys and Girls Club and intend to bring children from Atlantic City here as well," shared Till. "We are installing a full kitchen and market center so we can also offer workforce development on many levels"

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They are passionate about encouraging sustainable and organic farming and exposing the local community to the benefits of such practices. “The people who stopped by to get produce and make donations are people from the community who are interested in eating healthy produce that is grown organically” explains DeRias. From their Cookie Till greets Violet, the Donkey. social media pages (“Reeds Organic Farm” and “A Meanthe animal division. DeRias praised ingful Purpose” on Facebook), you Varvaro’s efforts with the animals can see that they have garnered a saying, “Lenny has taken care of horssignificant following. It's also clear to es his entire life therefore he is very see the incredible job that DeRias is knowledgeable and has a passion doing as farm manager as the flourfor providing the very best care for ishing fruit and vegetables, from juicy our animals. He works very hard and gigantic watermelons to crisp and tirelessly to make sure our animals vibrant zucchini, have been met with are cared for properly.” The animals rave reviews from their followers. for the sanctuary are donated from The good news for fans of Steve various sources, some of which are and Cookie’s is that Till plans to traditional farm animals such as the convert the main barns into a maradorable pig duo, Clementine and Rosebud, or the flock of chickens ket center with a fully functioning kitchen. Here, she will continue her which produced the farm’s first egg legacy by cooking her famous pies just last week. A recent addition to and soups, and canning vegetables the farm was the mother/daughter for purchase. Once this is operationpair, Yippy and Dixie, two rescue al, it will provide several retail jobs. alpacas. They have also received var-

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Six Summer Fun Activities To Do While You Can

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s summer winds to a close, here are a few activities to do to end the season on a high note. From paddleboarding to painting in a local art studio, there are still plenty of things to do in the local community this summer. Here are six ideas for local fun: 1. Go paddleboarding or kayaking. I have a confession; despite living near the ocean my entire life, I can’t surf.

I thought my inability to surf would prevent me from paddleboarding.

However, I find paddleboarding to be a fun way to spend time on the water.

Scared of waves? Try it in a lake first before moving on to the sea. Alternatively, choose a paddleboard rental company that offers lessons. Baycats, of Ocean City, is a local rental place that can give you a paddleboard, a life vest, and paddleboarding lessons.

Still scared? Try kayaking instead. The important thing is to have fun, and do what makes you feel comfortable. For paddleboard and kayak rentals, check out the Baycats website: https:// www.baycats.com.

2. Visit Cape May. From collecting Cape May diamonds to visiting the Cape May County Zoo, this town has plenty to offer. Sunset Beach is one of the best places to find Cape May diamonds, which are smooth quartz crystals that wash up on the beach.

Shops in Cape May also sell these gems and other souvenirs. The Cape May County Zoo has a baby zebra and a baby cotton-top tamarin monkey, so head over there if you’re looking for some cute animals. The zoo is open everyday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visitors are required to wear masks.

For more information, go to this website: http://www.capemaycountynj. gov/1008/Park-Zoo. 3. Paint at a local art studio. Paint ceramics at Glazed Over on Asbury Avenue in Ocean City. Bring the whole family and pick anything from mugs to ceramic mermaid to paint.

My sister and I always paint tiles. It's a fun way to kill an hour and leave with a beautiful piece of art. Another place to make art on Asbury Avenue in Ocean City is Peace of Wood. This local art studio gives visitors a piece

of wood to paint however you like. My sister and I loved going there, and we each left with our respective works of art. Even if you feel like you lack artistic ability, painting is a relaxing activity. I have been frequenting these art studios for years, and I have made plenty of mistakes to laugh at.

Yet I keep painting because it is an enjoyable experience regardless of the artistic outcome.

4. Bike on the boardwalk. Wake up early and bike on the Ocean City boardwalk. Then, treat yourself to a cup of coffee or a donut at Ocean City Coffee Company or Drip N’Scoop as a reward for exercising. Alternatively, rent a surrey and ride down the boardwalk with the whole family. You can also bike on the Ventnor or Atlantic City boardwalk, and take a quick dive in the ocean to cool off if it gets too hot.

5. Have a picnic at Kennedy Park in Somers Point. Pack a lunch or bring food from a local diner. Watch the boats in the bay as you eat. The park has a playground for the kids and plenty of picnic tables to choose from, many with a waterfront view.

6. Fly a kite or play frisbee on the beach. The last time I went to the beach with my family, we bought a cheap plastic frisbee in one of the shops on the Ocean City boardwalk.

A few dollars can buy hours of entertainment.

These are just a few suggestions for what to do before summer draws to a close. Our local area has so many activities to try, but these are some of my favorites. Some of these options are free, including visiting the Cape May County Zoo and having a picnic at Kennedy Park. All of these suggestions are family-friendly. This may be an unusual summer season, but it doesn’t need to be dull. It's never too late in the summer to start having fun.

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August 22nd at 8pm EHT Vagabond 3016 Ocean Heights Ave. facebook.com/TheBrandonIrelandBand Ian and Christina Duo â–śSaturday,

August 22nd at 8pm Brick Horse Pub and Grille 4450 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing 609-837-2763 Verdict Live â–śSaturday,

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Margate Movies on the Beach ▶Thursdays

at 7pm Between Granville & Huntington Ave. margatehasmore.com This Thursday, August 20th, enjoy a screening of Frozen II. Don’t miss Solo: A Star Wars Story next Thursday, August 27th. Social distancing guidelines must be followed.

Sea Isle City Movie Under the Stars ▶Friday

Nights at Dusk Excursion Park visitsicnj.com Enjoy a free family-friendly movie every Friday night at Excursion Park.

This weekend, don’t miss a screening of “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.” Bring a beach blanket or folding chair, and please practice social distancing at all times. For questions, call 609-2638687.

Farmers Markets

Brigantine Farmers Market ▶Saturdays

from 8am-12pm Brigantine Community School Parking Lot Sheridan Pl. and Roosevelt Blvd. facebook.com/brigantinefarmersmarket Face mask and coverings are recommended, 6ft social distancing, one way

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C.R.O.P.S. Market ▶Sundays

from 9am-12pm 144 N. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City facebook.com/cropsnj The C.R.O.P.S. Market will feature local goods and produce with music and fun for everyone. If you’re interested in participating please send an e-mail to cropsnj@gmail.com.

Galloway Green Market ▶Thursdays

from 4-7pm Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. facebook.com/gallowaygreenmarket Stop by Thursdays all Summer long for fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and so much more.

Margate Community Farmers Market ▶Thursdays

from 8:30am-12pm Steve & Cookies Parking Lot Amherst & Monroe Ave. margatehasmore.com The Margate Community Farmers Market brings over 30 New Jersey farmers and small food vendors to this quaint seashore neighborhood. Farm tables are loaded with the region’s freshest, in-season fruits and vegetables, fresh roasted coffee, cheeses,

seafood, spices, soaps, jelly, cut flowers and potted gardens. Local food artisans bring fresh bread, blueberry pie, prepared food and other goodies.

Ocean City Farmers Market ▶Wednesdays

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Ventnor City Farmers Market ▶Fridays

from 8:30am-12pm 6421 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor facebook.com/Ventnorcityfarmersmarket

Art

Summer Wind Art Exhibit ▶Now

– September 5th Greate Bay Gallery 829 Bay Ave. Somers Point Great Bay Gallery’s Summer Wind group exhibit of visual artists is open until September 5th. Participating artists include Tim Faherty, Rae Jaffe, Phyllis London and Toni Libro, among others. For further information, e-mail katharleth@hotmail.com or call 609653-4991.

Virtual Art Exhibit feature Chris Adams ▶Now

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Visit Longport Public Library’s website during the month of August to view our virtual art gallery featuring artwork

by South Jersey local Chris Adams.

Sketching by the Sea ▶Tuesdays

at 6:30pm 16th Street Beach, Ocean City Attention artists. Don’t miss weekly Sketching by the Sea free figure drawing sessions, every Tuesday on the Ocean City Beach. Meet at the 16th Street Beach at 6:30pm to sketch a live model. This is an all-ages event so bring your artist-in-training. Social distancing will be practiced. Contact Asunta Rossi for more information at 610-908-6104.

Also looking for models.

Magic in Watercolor ▶Tuesday,

August 25th from 10:30am12pm Join local artist Diane Hark as she guides you through the art of watercolors. Initial supplies including paints and watercolor cold press tablet will be provided to the first 11 registered participants. Attendees must supply their own paper towels and have access to a computer and printer. This class is open to all levels of experience. Please RSVP by calling 609-287-8872 or tserota@ jfsatlantic.org.

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Virtual Dungeons & Dragons ▶Fridays

from 6-8pm Ocean City Library hosts Virtual Dungeons & Dragons for grades 6-8.

For more information, e-mail sara@ oceancitylibrary.orgt or visit oceancitylibrary.org.

Virtual Kids Crafts at Longport Public Library ▶Wednesdays

and Saturdays 2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport Longport Public Library has a new, free kid’s craft kit available for pickup each Wednesday and Saturday. Craft kits are intended for ages 3-8 (some adult assistance may be required) and contain everything you need for a fun activity each week. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more.

Virtual Girls Empowerment Camp ▶August

25th – 27th Calling all girls ages 8-11 who reside in Atlantic County. We have seen how self-esteem, self-image & understanding of wellness can be distorted by social media & school. New Day Galloway is going to work with our presenters, activities & the 8 dimensions of wellness to remind the girls to be well-rounded & healthy in all aspects of life. Visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway to sign up.

Young Adult Movie Streaming ▶Wednesdays

at 4pm For more information, e-mail sara@

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Lectures and Workshops DIY Container Garden Thursday, August 20th at 10:30am Our world in 60 minutes. Insightful, animated and fast-paced conversation with friends spanning “both sides of the aisle and in the middle.” Share your thoughts on politics, technology, world events, the arts and more. This program is moderated by JFS Village by the Shore Membership Director Tina Serota. Please RSVP by August 14th by calling 609-287-8872 or e-mail tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

Avoiding Scams about Medicare and COVID-19 ▶Thursday,

August 20th at 2pm Don’t be a victim. Learn how to spot Medicare fraud, waste and abuse including the latest COVID-19 scams.

Tune into the Ocean City Free Public Library’s Zoom seminar featuring Charles Clarkson, Esq. Project Director of the Senior Medicare Patrol of New Jersey. Feel free to ask him any of your Medicare questions. Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.

Tools of a Birder ▶Saturday,

August 22nd from 10am1pm If you are familiar with birding, you may know about some of the classic tools. You may be interested in getting new binoculars or a field guide, but

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Register today at stockton.edu/continuing-studies.

Mindful Ways Workshop ▶Monday,

August 24th from 1-3pm Kate Lutz’s Mindful Ways Workshops offer easy ways to practice meditation and experience mindfulness. Now is the perfect time to learn how to grow your emotional resilience, feel more centered, engage your inner awareness and peace of mind, and shift out limiting beliefs. Workshops include gratitude sharing, meditations, a discussion topic, and access to practical wellness tools.

Sign up today at oceancitylibrary.org.

Trivial Game Day ▶Thursday,

August 27th at 4pm With more than 6,000 questions covering an array of topics including science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more, you can test your knowledge and compete for the top prize during this fun program. Please RSVP by August 25th by calling Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@ jfsatlantic.org.

Community Advisory Chat ▶Friday,

August 28th at 6pm facebook.com/newdaygalloway Are there any events that you want to see from the New Day Family Success Center? Have ideas that you think familes would enjoy? Want to give us feedback? Want to provide input on what the community needs as we start to recover from COVID-19? Join New Fas FSC for dinner and let us know what we can do to help make our community stronger. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County.

“Journeys into Ocean City” A Virtual Discussion about Community ▶Monday,

August 31st at 7pm Ocean City is a special place. Join speaker Eric Model as we remember who we are, what’s important to us, how it got to be, and why. For more information on the “Journeys Into” series or to register for this virtual program, visit oceancitylibrary.org.

OC Reads: The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict ▶Wednesday,

October 21st at 7pm OC Reads & The Ocean City Free Public Library invite you to a Virtual Talk with Author Marie Benedict. This talk will be held on Zoom and will be free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Space is limited.

To learn more, visit oceancitylibrary.org.

Health and Wellness

Free Yoga at Absecon Lighthouse ▶Thursdays

at 6pm 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City Join Absecon Lighthouse for free

yoga sponsored and instructed by The Leadership Studio of Atlantic City. Masks and social distancing are required. Please call 609-449-1360 or visit abseconlighthouse.org.

Lunch & Discuss ▶Fridays

at 12pm Don’t want to eat lunch alone?

This online discussion group will meet virtually to watch hand-picked TED Talks. Following the video there will be a discussion on the topic presented.

Have your lunch prepared and meet us on Zoom. This is a program of the Mental Health Association. For questions, contact Bernadette at btrendler@mhanj.org, call 609-652-3800 ext. 303 or visit mhaac.info.

LGBTQ+ Discussion Group ▶Fridays

at 2pm A group for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families and friends (18+) to come together, share experiences, learn about the community, find support and discuss relevant topics. This virtual group meeting is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County. For more information, please visit mhaac.info or dial-in at 609-2419388 and use the Conference ID: 149330.

Heartfullness Group Meditation ▶Fridays

at 7:25pm Join Heartfullness every Friday night on Zoom for group meditation classes. This practice is a natural way of experiencing the true self. The class is free and open to all and no experience is necessary. Visit facebook.com/ MeditateSJ to learn more.

Restorative Yoga with Danielle Martin ▶Tuesdays

at 5:30pm Restorative yoga is a time that puts everything on pause; this is your reset button to get you out of your head and into the present moment. This class is designed to give you the space to release stress, anxiety and slow the active mind. This is an all levels class where you will be guided by meditation through gentle, restorative and yin poses. Visit facebook.com/daniellemartinhealthandwellness for more details.

Mind & Body Workshop ▶Wednesdays

at 11am The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County hosts a weekly Zoom meeting for those living with a disability. For questions, contact Bernadette at btrendler@mhanj.org, call 609-6523800 ext. 303 or visit mhaac.info.

Rising Minds Virtual Meetings ▶Wednesdays

from 6-8pm The Mental Health Association presents a free peer led support group ran by and for 18-30 year olds to share experiences, develop tools for self care, connect with others who understand and engage in honnest conversations about mental health.

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Finding the Umami Taste of Life Through Specialty Mushrooms

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nly ten shopping days until National Mushroom Month!

That’s right. September is dedicated to the mushroom, and why not? Mushrooms have been celebrated as a superfood source with powerful nutrients. Low in calories, and cholesterol-and-fat-free, mushrooms are nutrient-dense and contain natural antioxidants. They provide many of the nutritional benefits of vegetables, while having attributes of meats, beans, and grains. Mushrooms are popular in vegan and vegetarian dishes because they add an umami flavor to dishes that gives them the savory flavor and texture similar to meat, making them a beneficial meat substitute.

Have a hankering for interesting mushrooms? Stick to the experts. Foraging for wild mushrooms is risky business.

Many edible mushrooms have poisonous and deadly look-alikes. Just ask Daniel Day-Lewis in the film Phantom Thread if he trusts anyone but an absolute expert to pick wild mushrooms for his omelette.

Fear not, you can rely on mushroom

growers in our Shore Local area to provide you with a variety of beautiful, unique, and edible mushrooms.

Paul Faith, from Faith Flower and Mushroom Farm, in Estell Manor, has been honing his skills as a specialty mushroom grower. Lately, he has found his niche growing shiitake, yellow and blue oyster, king oyster, pioppino, and lion’s mane mushrooms. I was surprised to learn that some mushrooms can be grown on tree logs. Fortunately, Mr. Faith has plenty of logs available when he thins the woods on his 25-acre property. Once he cuts the wood and knows how many four-foot logs are available, he orders spawn to grow shiitake mushrooms. Each log is drilled with 50-60 holes which are then “inoculated” with mushroom spawn plugs of the fungus and sawdust and then sealed with cheese wax. They are then stacked like a real-life game of Lincoln Logs to allow for ventilation, where they will wait in the woods for one year to colonize.

After the year's wait, Mr. Faith follows an eight-week rotation of growing from May to November, the best time for quality mushrooms. The logs are soaked in water for a day, then set up vertically,

Find a variety of speciality mushrooms at Faith Flower and Mushroom Farm

and covered with tarps. After two days, mushrooms start to appear on the logs and can be picked between five to eight days later.

For the different varieties of oyster mushrooms, lion’s mane, and pioppino, Faith follows a different procedure and grows these mushrooms indoors in his basement. These do not take as long to grow since he starts with “mushroom blocks” that are already colonized. Once he is ready to grow them, he places them in the “fruiting room”, where they take approximately one to three weeks, depending on the variety of mushroom.

Mr. Faith enjoys growing mushrooms because it is an ultra-niche crop. The New Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station of Rutgers University, sponsored by the

United States Agriculture Department, encourages ultra-niche crops, which are exceptionally high-value crops that can be grown using minimal land area.

Fresh mushrooms from Faith Flower and Mushroom Farm can be found at Galloway Green Market at Historic Smithville Village Green, the Margate Community Market at Steve and Cookie’s by the Bay in Margate, and at B&B Farms in Galloway. In October of 2019, Steve and Cookie’s by the Bay featured the mushrooms in entrees on the Herb Dinner Menu. You can also enjoy their mushrooms in signature dishes from the Velo Cafe in Ventnor. Of course, you can always order directly from Faith Flower and Mushroom Farm, located at 93 South Jersey Avenue, Estell Manor, by calling (609) 476-4236. Check out their Facebook and Instagram pages for more information.

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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Keeping a positive body image important in weight loss

By Nancy Adler

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ost of us have good intentions when it comes to eating right and exercising more often. And most of us know the basics of what to eat and what to avoid. But even with the best of intentions, we often end up derailing our progress when we feel tired, or stressed, or bored, or frustrated. And let's face it, these emotions pop up often.

If you like so many have tried every diet and exercise plan, and can't slim down, there may be a psychological block in your way.

Weight loss is an uphill battle for anyone, but those dealing with emotional struggles may have a harder time reaching their goal. The first step to a healthy resolution is identifying the issue. You may find that there is more than one roadblock to address. The good news is, however, that these hurdles are surmountable.

As we all know, we are all creatures of habit. We find comfort in routine. So, if your routine includes food and activity patterns that have led to an unhealthy weight, it is normal that you seek out those comfortable habits when times get tough. These habits relieve discomfort—at least in the short term.

If you find yourself walking a thin line between sticking to your food plan perfectly or falling off the wagon completely, you may be experiencing a cognitive distortion called all-or-nothing thinking. Psychologists use the term "cognitive distortion" to refer to persistent exaggerated thoughts that are not in line with what is actually going on in the real world.

I’ve noticed in my practice and with clients, people who experience all-or-nothing

while trying to lose weight believe that they are either a complete success or a total failure based on their food choices. I see that an all-or-nothing thinking style is closely linked to a perceived lack of control over eating and an inability to maintain a healthy weight. This this lack of control is referred to as Jekyll and Hyde-type behavior. If you practice allor-nothing thinking, you probably struggle to return to a healthy eating pattern after enjoying a small indulgence. Instead, you are likely to throw in the towel and overeat based on the assumption that your diet is a complete failure.

If you are trying to change your body size and shape, it is possible that you are less than satisfied with the way it looks in its current state. Of course, there is nothing wrong with wanting to improve your health or your appearance. But if your body image is too negative it can hinder the weight loss process.

I find that asking a client to pay attention to the messages they send to themselves throughout the day brings awareness.

These pervasive thoughts may be building a roadblock to weight loss success. Those who are prone to a negative body image may find themselves repeating negative messages about their body throughout the day. Phrases like "I'm so fat" or "I'm so out of shape" said out loud or in your head can undermine your ability to take a healthy step when the opportunity presents itself. Take a week or two to listen to your inner dialogue.

Identify one or two messages that may be encouraging a negative self-image. Replace these messages with a powerful mantra.

Phrases such as "my body is strong," "I am enough" or "I have come a long way" are mantras that are commonly used to boost confidence.

Stress is a big concern when trying to lose weight . If you can't avoid the people

or places that cause stress, relaxation techniques can be a healthy alternative for managing emotions during stressful times.

You may have found that one or several of the common psychological barriers to weight loss look familiar to you. It is not unusual to experience multiple hurdles on your journey to a healthy weight. But these roadblocks don't need to prevent your success.

If all-or-nothing thinking is preventing you from sticking to your food plan, consider taking small steps and setting short-term goals. First, identify one specific healthy change that is reasonable and attainable.

Perhaps you can choose to walk for 15 minutes after dinner each day. Set a goal to focus on that target for a week. If you keep a food journal, jot down notes each day about different ways that you have been successful in keeping that goal front-of-mind. Remind yourself that perfection is not the goal, but, rather, any attempt to nudge yourself in the right direction is progress that you should be proud of.

If you are struggling unsuccessfully to lose weight, Any one of these mental barriers to weight loss may be to blame. So use the psychology of weight loss for you, rather than against you. Think about why your roadblock or "wall" is in place and then take steps to get the help you need to reach and maintain a healthy weight .

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A Look Back at The Ocean City Post Office

By Fred Miller

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ne hundred and thirty-nine years ago, March 2, 1881, the United States Post Office in Ocean City opened for its first day of business.

It was located in the Ocean City Association building on the southeast corner of Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue. William H. Burrell, one the city’s founders, was the appointed the first postmaster. Establishing a U. S. Post Office in Ocean City was a great accomplishment for the young city.

The local Post Office, which was located in five different buildings between 1881 and 1910, moved to a new building at 410 Eighth Street on August 1, 1910. It occupied a 35’ x 79’ space on the first floor. The upper

President Franklin D. Roosevelt recognized that post office construction could play a significant role in rebuilding America during the Great Depression.

floors of the building contained four apartments.

Postmaster Edward M. Sutton found the 2,765 square foot space adequate to serve the city’s yearround population of 1,950. Twenty years later, 5,463 people called Ocean City home and Postmaster

The Ocean City Post Office was in this building from 1910 to 1937. It occupied at 2,765 square foot space on the first floor.

J. Reeves Hildreth needed a lot more space. His requests for a spacious new building were always denied.

Surprisingly, it was during the darkest days of the Great Depression that money became available for new post offices. President Franklin D. Roosevelt believed the post office department was the

most visible form of the federal government in every community and to every citizen. He also believed that post office construction could play a significant role in revitalizing America.

Suddenly, new post offices were being built all across America, including Ocean City. In 1936, Leroy

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Jeffries, Ocean City’s postmaster, negotiated the deal which saw the federal government pay $45,000 for 150’ x 200’ lot on the corner of Ninth Street and Ocean Avenue for the new post office building.

On July 17, 1936, Mayor Joseph G. Champion, Postmaster Jeffries, and local dignitaries broke ground to begin the building.

The new Ocean City Post Office opened for business on Monday, June 28, 1937, and the next day the Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger reported, “Post office employees accomplished the big feat of transferring the base of their operations from the old quarters on 8th street to the new $100,000 building at 9th Street and Ocean Avenue over the

weekend, practically with no break in postal service.”

John B. Kelly Sr. served as chairman of the Post Office dedication ceremony on Saturday, August 7, 1937. The day included a four-event program: 12:30 p.m., Ocean City Mayor Champion led the formal dedication from the steps of the new building; 1:15 p.m., luncheon at The Flanders Hotel; 3:30 p.m., re-enactment of the first air mail flight in New Jersey made between Ocean City and Stone Harbor on August 5, 1912; 8:30 p.m., 12-event lifeguard water show at The Flanders’ pools.

The 139th anniversary of the Ocean City Post Office is a good time to salute and thank our local postal employees.

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hen members of Soar Church in Woodbine offered to give out protective masks, Brenda Green wanted to make sure her neighbors got some.

A resident of Bayview Manor on West Avenue, one of the properties

managed by the Ocean City Housing Authority, Green described herself as an advocate for her fellow residents.

She said most of the residents have masks, but she saw some who were relying on makeshift masks made from old T-shirts or bandanas, or wearing the same disposable mask over an over.

“The trouble is, a lot of the residents don’t drive,” she said, limiting access to some items, including masks. Experts say wearing masks in public, along with maintaining social distance of at least 6 feet, will help reduce the spread of Covid-19. Older residents are especially at risk from the virus, and Bay View Manor is set

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Brenda Green shows one of the masks dropped off at Bayview Manor. She planned to distribute them to her neighbors in the building, which has limited access to non-residents due to the pandemic. She said many of her neighbors do not drive, making it difficult to get the protective gear.

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For that reason, the Ocean City Housing Authority declined to allow the mask distributors to go door-todoor inside the building, according to Thomas Dawson Jr., the senior pastor at SOAR church in Woodbine.

He organized the mask giveaway, with cooperation from the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania and South Jersey. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the church gave away masks in Rio Grande, Wildwood, Woodbine, Lower Township and Ocean City.

The outreach distributed thousands of white cloth masks, which can be washed and reused.

According to Green and others, masks had been distributed in April, but by now most were lost, worn out or just wearing thin. After seeing a flyer about the mask distribution, she said, she wanted to make sure her neighbors in the building were included.

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↘Continued from 21 That’s Antwan McClellan, the former 2nd Ward City Councilman in Ocean City who is now a state assemblyman after winning state office last year. He took office in January. Most of his constituents, especially those in Ocean City, still use his given name.

Many knew him from childhood.

Outside the Bayview Manor en-

trance, McClellan said his primary involvement in the project came when Dawson contacted him about a distribution site for Ocean City. He

suggested Pecks Beach Village, the other facility managed by the Housing Authority.

Earlier that afternoon, Dawson, McClellan, Perry Mays, a Pleasantville resident who works with the Baptist Resource Network, and a crowd of local officials went door to door in Pecks Beach Village, speaking to residents and distributing masks.

They were warmly received, Dawson said. A portion of the units in Pecks Beach Village are set aside for families. Parents were happy to

get masks for their children and for themselves, he said. Many already had masks but with a family it is a big help to have some extras for when one set is in the wash.

Under Gov. Phil Murphy’s emergency orders, a mask is necessary for most errands and activities. Grocery stores and other indoor spaces require a mask for entry, and the governor has ordered they be worn outside as well, in situations where it is difficult to maintain space between

individuals.

At Bayview Manor, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Alexander Bland, the president of the county chapter of the NAACP, were also present, as was City Councilman Thomaso Rotondi.

He won his seat this spring, replacing McClellan on the governing body to represent the ward. On Wednesday, he described McClellan as a mentor.

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as promoting unity in local communities. For the Pecks Beach Village portion that afternoon, Ocean City Police Chief Jay Prettyman and Mayor Jay Gillian participated, along with Ocean City business administrator George Savastano and others.

The group walked through the neighborhood, knocking on doors and speaking with residents.

In some areas, wearing masks has become controversial, with some seeing mask requirements as an attack on individual freedom, or asserting that they restrict the flow of oxygen. The former assertion is a matter of opinion, but for the latter, there is no evidence that it is so.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called on Americans to wear masks in public to reduce the spread of the pandemic.

In a July 14 announcement, the CDC cited the Journal of the American Medical Association, which affirmed that wearing cloth face coverings are a critical tool in the fight against Covid-19.

There seemed to be no controversy on Wednesday, with elected

Elected officials and others joined members of SOAR Church in handing out reusable masks to residents of properties managed by the Ocean City Housing Authority, one of several events organized around Cape May County. The event was coordinated with the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania and South Jersey.

officials, church members and residents all wearing masks, although at one point Green insisted on hugging McClellan.

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Extra Points with Pete ●

By Pete Thompson

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wo weeks left Only two weeks left until most teachers in the area return to work. In most cases, the students will begin the day after Labor Day, which means summer is coming to an “unofficial” end. Here’s hoping you get the most out of the time remaining to make some memories and enjoy all that beautiful South Jersey has to offer.

Since I last wrote, the Flyers have begun their playoff series with Montreal. The Orange & Black got an emotional boost prior to Game Three as well. The Phillies broke out the brooms against their rivals from New York, but still have sloppy moments that drive me crazy! The Sixers have begun the playoffs against a hated rival, and based on Game One, the outlook is not good. Meanwhile, the Eagles were in actual football pads at training camp as they continue to prepare for their season opener at Washington. What I hinted at last week with regards to college football, actually came true. Finally, on the local level, the Atlantic County Baseball League crowns a champion.

From the entertainment world, I dove back into TV as I binged watched all three seasons of a very popular Amazon Prime show. I’ve followed that up, by starting another one, but with school fast approaching, the “clock is ticking” for me to get finished. As always though, we begin with sports, and my thoughts:

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As I write this, the Flyers have a 2-1 lead in their playoff series with Montreal.

In Game One, the big story was Carter Hart as he made 27 saves to propel the Flyers to victory. The Flyers also scored on the power play, which continues to be an issue. Thankfully, just 16 seconds after Montreal tied the game, rookie Joel Farabee untied it with a nifty goal in Tom McGinnis, the radio announcer for the Sixers front. This all came just one day before Hart’s 22nd process, beat his childhood idol, birthday.

Carey Price, who is the goalie for Montreal.

The Flyers would like to forget Game Two, as they simply didn’t ● Hopefully by the time I write about show up and were outskated and the Flyers in my next column, I’ll outworked by the speedy Canabe writing about a series win! If diens as Montreal won 5-zip. The that’s going to happen, they need to improve on the power play. As Canadiens were probably playing of this column, they were a putrid with added emotion too as their head coach, Claude Julien, has to 1-for-25 on the man advantage, miss the rest of the postseason which puts their conversion rate in because of a health issue with his the postseason at just 4%. That’s not going to get it done. heart. Kirk Mueller is coaching Montreal in Julien’s absence, but ● Now we can switch over to the Phillies, as they continue to no question the Canadiens were play like the “Bad News Bears” the better team in Game Two. at times, and then like a good In Game Three last Friday night, baseball team at other times!

Hart was again the story as he made 23 saves to backstop the Let’s start with the game against Flyers to a 1-zip win. Hart became Baltimore last week when Jean the youngest Flyers goalie ever Segura inexplicably called off Rhys to post a playoff shutout at just Hoskins, who was camped under a 22 years and 3 days old. Jake Vofly ball near the pitcher’s mound. racek, who scored the lone goal of Segura calls off Hoskins, then trips the game joked afterwards that over the mound and the ball drops “It’s a good thing he (Hart) is a litsafely to the ground, allowing tle bit oblivious to some things… the Orioles to move ahead 8-6. like being a goalie in Philadelphia!”

I was absolutely livid! Wouldn’t No doubt that Hart helped the Flyyou know, the Phillies then tie the game at 8, only to lose 10-9 in exers “steal” that game, and in the

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tra innings when Roman Quinn dives for a ball in centerfield that he has no chance of catching and it goes all the way back to the fence for an inside-the-park home run. The Phils then lost 5-4 and 11-4 to get swept by the Orioles.

This is an example of the bad Phillies in 2020. ● However, then the Mets came to town, and the pitching matchups were set up pretty well to boot. Rookie Spencer Howard would start the first game, then Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler would throw next. Well, Howard threw a wrench in the plans when he could only last 3 and 1/3rd innings because of a blister on his finger.

Which meant, oh no, the much-maligned bullpen! Would you believe that they did their job, and it was Hector Neris who blew the save?

Thankfully, Bryce Harper came through with a single to RF in the bottom of the 9th and the speedy Roman Quinn somehow managed to avoid the tag at home on a ball that beat him by several steps. He was safe, the Phillies win 5-4 and everyone went home happy.

It’s important to stop the narrative for a second here and mention the “Phandemic Krew” that gathers outside the centerfield gates for each home game. These guys & gals are great as they bring stepladders, air horns, and their own signs. Including one that simply reads “Sign JT”, as they are making it clear what they want the Phillies to do with catcher J.T.

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Realmuto. It doesn’t hurt that Realmuto has been one of the Phillies hottest hitters either so far, but I’m in their camp, if anyone from Phillies brass is reading this, please sign JT Realmuto!

Now back to the Mets series, as Aaron Nola took the ball last Saturday and threw a gem. 7 innings, only 3 hits, no runs, 2 walks and 8 strikeouts. The Phils also welcomed Alec Bohm to the big leagues and promptly inserted him at 3rd base, which means that Segura moves over to 2nd base and will no longer trip over the mound trying to catch a fly ball. These are all good things for the Fightin’s!

Finally, Zack Wheeler got to face his former team in the Sunday finale and Wheeler was once again outstanding. 7 innings, only one earned run, 9 groundballs in yet another quality start. Wheeler is off to a 3-0 start and his shortest outing has been 5 and 2/3rds innings. With the Phillies bullpen a major issue, the fact that Wheeler has basically gone 6-7 innings each start is huge!

Up next for the Phillies, at Boston, Toronto and at Atlanta. Um, my optimism toward the Phillies could be really soured by the next column, stay tuned!

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Since I brought up the word SOUR, that’s exactly how I feel about the Sixers right now as they lose Game One to the dreaded Boston Celtics in the playoffs 109-101. They had no answer for Jayson Tatum, who torched them for a game-high 32 points. Jaylen Brown scored 15 of his 29 points in the 4th quarter.

And the turnovers were a major issue. The Sixers had 18 turnovers leading to 21 Celtics points. Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 26 points and 16 rebounds, but I thought Embiid got tired down the stretch. With no Ben Simmons, the Sixers do not match up well against Boston defensively. In fact, I’ll even write this here, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Sixers got swept!

Which leads me to Brett Brown. If they get swept, I’d be shocked if Brown wasn’t dismissed from his coaching duties. I like Brett Brown.

Let me say that on the record. I like him a lot. But, the old saying goes, “you can’t fire the players”. Keep an eye on this developing situation.

My last Sixers item concerns longtime radio play-by-play man Tom McGinnis (pictured). Tom recently celebrated his 25th anniversary of calling Sixers basketball on the radio. Now, if you haven’t listened to this man call a game on 97.3 ESPN, you really are missing out…! His

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Folks, this is a rare gift and McGinnis is a Sixers treasure. Congrats Tom on 25 years with the Sixers, and here’s hoping we can listen to you for 25 more.

Eagles training camp is underway and the Birds are finally in full pads at practice. The big news about QB Carson Wentz is that he’s bulked up with muscle in his torso, going from 237 pounds to 250. Let’s hope that added muscle leads to more touchdowns & wins when the season starts.

So, more muscle for Wentz, but muscular issues for a pair of defensive lineman as free agent tackle Javon Hargraves has a strained chest muscle and Derek Barnett, the fifth-year end, has a leg or foot injury. Folks, this is concerning because that means 40% of their five-man defensive line rotation is injured. Fletcher Cox is still in the mix and Brandon Graham has become a star, but the injuries along the D-line concern me. Plus, during the first two months of the season, the Eagles play four of their six divisional games. To me, the only way the Eagles make the playoffs is if they win the NFC East. Missing some of their “push” on the line, is a big concern for me right now.

Some of the other Eagles training camp stories right now include running back Corey Clement approaching the season like he did his first year. He’s back healthy from injury and says he hopes to be the “Super Bowl Corey”. Nate Sudfeld took second-team reps at QB, but Jalen Hurts got just about as many reps with the 3rd stringers. Dallas Goedert looked more comfortable with Wentz than Zach Ertz, but it’s early. Finally, Miles Sanders reportedly looks really good, and should be a major focal point of the Eagles offense this season. Head coach

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Doug Pederson is back too, and he plans to ramp up workouts this week until a scheduled day off on Saturday. Remember, the Eagles open the season up at Washington on September 13th.

Last week, I wrote about the possibility of no college football. Well, that came to be true as the Big Ten announced they were delaying football until the spring. That means no games for Penn State or Rutgers this fall. On a smaller level, all the NJAC schools will have no college football in the fall.

That means Rowan, William Paterson, Kean and TCNJ won’t have football, women’s soccer, men’s soccer, field hockey, women’s volleyball, women’s tennis, women’s cross country, and men’s cross country. Very sad. I get it, but still, very sad.

My last sports item is about the locally run ACBL, or Atlantic County Baseball League. Congrats to Ted Khoury and Ocean City as they sweep Absecon to win the league championship for the first time since 1994. Ocean City didn’t allow a run in two games as they won 10-zip at home and then again 2-0 the following night to claim the title. Ocean City went 5-0 in the playoffs and ended the season 13-4 overall. Absecon finished 9-9 overall and 3-3 in the playoffs.

I’ll close with two items from entertainment as I decided to take a chance and check out the heavily awarded show, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” on Amazon Prime. It’s a comedy-drama, or period-drama set in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s and let me tell you it is outstanding! Rachel Brosnahan stars as Miriam “Midge” Maisel, a housewife in late 1950s and early 1960s New York City who discovers she has a knack for stand-up comedy and pursues a career in it.

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episodes over the three seasons and there will be a fourth season coming, so I’m excited about that.

What makes it so good for me to recommend? Where do I start?

The dynamic between Brosnahan & Borstein is fantastic. The exceptional acting from Marin Hinkle & Tony Shalhoub as Midge’s parents is superb. Kevin Pollak and Caroline Aaron play the in-laws to Midge. Even smaller parts like Luke Kirby, who plays comedian Lenny Bruce, work in great and shine.

Trust me, if you have time, check out “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” on Amazon Prime. You will not be disappointed.

Lastly, I’ve begun watching “Absentia” on Amazon Prime now as well. This one is much darker in tone and stars Stana Katic as FBI Special Agent Emily Bryne. You might remember Katic as Detective Kate Beckett on the TV show Castle, but this is a much different role for her. The series tells the story of FBI special agent Emily Byrne who disappears without a trace while hunting one of Boston's most notorious serial killers, and she is declared dead in absentia. Six years later, she is found in a cabin in the woods, barely alive and with no memory of the years that she was missing. She returns

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home to learn that her husband has remarried and her son is being raised by the new wife, and she soon finds herself implicated in a new series of murders. I’m through season one and trying to forge ahead and get caught up before school begins in two weeks. I definitely recommend this one.

Once again, I’ll close by reminding everyone to wear your mask when you’re out in public. While we enjoy the last few weeks of summer, take a minute to have some empathy for others. Be kind, wear your mask, and be patient. We can all knock down this COVID-19 together.

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

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

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his time of year, as the summer winds down, we take solace by enjoying the late season harvests. Summer’s last call ends fittingly with towering blooms that have the symbol of the sun in their faces—the sunflower.

Much beloved for their bold and bright colors, somehow they just seem to exude happiness. Fortunately, sunflowers love our South Jersey soil and hot summers.

Faith Flower Farm in Estell Manor has been growing sunflowers for the public for about four years. Mary Faith, the matriarch of the family, runs the farm with her two adult sons, Paul and Daniel, by her side.

Though they both have full-time jobs, they help their mom plan, plant, maintain, and harvest the flowers and other crops on the farm. The Faith homestead has been in the family since 1924, originally run as a chicken farm, like many other farms in the area at that time. Mary’s husband Paul, a carpenter by trade, built raised beds

for photo ops among the sunflowers and is considering setting up a designated area for photographers.

Paul has plans to start an orchard and has planted a cover crop to build the organic matter in the soil. He jokes that he learned much of his farming knowledge Mary Faith, with her sons Paul and Daniel of Faith Flower Farm. by “googling it”.

But both men have for the farm and their log cabin home.

Their story reminds grown up working After his passing in 2016, their sons me of an Old Testhe land with their suggested that Mary grow and sell tament Bible verse parents and continsunflowers for extra income. Today, that talks about reue to learn through it’s a thriving farm, with successive building “beauty out trial and error as well beds of 1,200 flowers planted each of the ashes…” (Isaiah as the camaraderie week from April to September. Mary 61). among fellow farmers.

In addition to colorDaniel, a game warden arranges beautiful bouquets filled A beautiful bouquet from Faith Flower Farm. with sunflowers, zinnias, strawflowful flowers, the 25-acre and graduate of Penn ers, ageratum (floss flower), cock’s farm also grows sweet State University, gives comb, and other types of celosia. potatoes, cucumbers, and thousands credit to classes he took while pursuof pumpkins that will be ready to ing his Wildlife and Fisheries Science degree, which gave him a deeper unpick in the fall. Mary’s son Paul has found his niche growing specialty derstanding of biodiversity and the mushrooms such as yellow and ecosystem. blue oysters, lion’s mane, and shitaFaith Flower Farm is located at 93 ke. Harkening to its past, the farm South Jersey Avenue, Estell Manor, also boasts a few YOUR WAY TO A LOW-RATE egg-laying chickens.

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e’ve all heard the cries for attention from our little people: “Mommy, watch this!” or “Mommy, look!” They’re vying for our attention to show us their newest ballerina spin, a video on Youtube, or how they can blow spit bubbles.

Sometimes it can be hard to look up every time our kids demand a response. Whether we are distracted with housework, our phones, or just “Mommy-ed out” for the day, it isn’t uncommon for us moms to feel distracted, exhausted, or a combination of the two. Shefali Tsabary’s The

Awakened Family offers advice on how to nurture children’s self-esteem for moms who are trying their best despite distractions. Even amidst everything calling for our attention, we can help kids feel seen, worthy, and like they matter.

None of us are perfect moms.

When you love these humans as much as we do, it constantly feels like we are not doing enough. I’m a firm believer that if you love them unconditionally and show up the best way that you know how, then you are most definitely doing more than enough.

That being said, as a mother, I do not hesitate to improve my parenting skills. Since we have been home with each other for months and will be for the foreseeable future, I’ve been trying like never before to put my best mommy foot forward. With the world in disarray, it’s more important than ever to make home a safe and nurturing place to be.

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In my efforts to level up my parenting, I recently picked up the book The Awakened Family

by Shefali Tsabary.

Throughout the chapters, Tsabary touches on various topics that all draw on the idea of nurturing the individuality of our children.

In Chapter two, Tsabary describes that children have an innate need to know three basic things: whether they are seen, whether they are worthy, and whether they matter.

Though I’ve always wanted my home to feel like a safe haven for my children, a worldwide pandemic definitely took that focus and intention to new heights. With these three basic needs in mind, I have been working to shift the way that I operate at home.

Am I perfect? Absolutely not. But I want to share with you some ways that I am working to change for the betterment of my family in hopes that it may spark something for you and your family.

I am the first person to admit that I am guilty of being too busy and missing moments. I’m the first one to tell you that I have been too distracted on more than one occasion when it comes to my children. We are doing more than ever as moms these days and it’s a challenge for all of us.

My cell phone is the biggest distraction in my life. Since trying to be more present, I’ve deleted my Facebook off of my phone months ago. I periodically delete my Instagram app as well when it feels too consuming. This has freed up so much time where my addicted little fingers would be scrolling a mindless newsfeed and distracted from what is in front of me. I often find myself losing my cell phone somewhere in the house, which is something I have never done in the past because it was always in my hand. I am finding myself needing less and less of my cellphone as I lean more and more into what is happening in my home. When I am on my phone or computer and my

children call my name, I’ve been more intentional about looking up at the first beckon for my attention to at least communicate with them that I will give them my undivided attention in just a moment.

Once I’ve heard the new joke or watched the new trick my kids show me, if I need to return to my laptop or phone I’ve been sharing with them what I am up to. For example, right before I sat down to write this article, my 10-year-old came to snuggle. I put my phone down and rubbed her back then explained to her that mommy has a deadline and I was trying to brainstorm what I would write about today, then asked if she had any ideas for me. As I was writing, she sat down next to me and I asked her to look up the definition of a word for me to include her in what I was working on.

Not only did she feel included and worthy, but she also learned a new vocab word. Once she was bored, I told her to practice piano for a little while so I can finish on time and that we would meet in my bed later for some bedtime snuggles.

One of my biggest struggles as a mother has been my yelling. From the moment I realized we wouldn’t be leaving each other any time soon, I knew that I’d have to work on my temper. In The Awakened Family, Tsabary explains that a majority of our reactivity as parents stems from childhood emotion and our inability to deal with or heal from those emotions. Just that simple concept has shifted my thinking when I want to react to my children in a negative way. The more you know, the better you do.

I held onto that concept and now when I feel like reacting, more often than not, I am challenged to ask myself if my reaction is more about me or them. Usually, I find that there is nothing to be that upset about. When I do fall short, because I definitely do, I am willing to fall on my own sword and apologize. I think there is great

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power in the willingness to apologize to our children when necessary. A simple “Can we start over?” holds more power than you can imagine.

We have been working on quite a bit in our home. To give one more example, we’ve shifted the thinking about chores. I’ve had conversations with my 10 and 5-year-old about being members of our household and that together, we need to make this space an enjoyable place to exist. Part of that is cleanliness.

I’ve shifted from demanding that they pick up their toys to empowering them to be an active member of our home. I explained to them that I need them as much as they need me and that together, we are a team. We work together to make our home happy. I’ve also shown them that when they help, that frees up more time for mommy to do other things with them. This has been working effectively and even though I still have to ask them to help more often than not, the fight seems to be less and less. A cleaner home results in a more relaxed mom, a more open

space for learning and growing, and more time for togetherness.

Listen, I am so far from a perfect mom. There’s a meme on social media that says “I do not have my ducks in a row. I do not have a row. I have squirrels and they’re at a rave!” That is how I’ve described my life on more than a few occasions.

My life is messy.

Life, in general, is messy. We do not have to have it all together but together, we can have it all.

I just hope to inspire and empower another mom through my words. I hope that you find something in my weekly columns that speaks to you or makes you lift your chin a little bit higher as a mother.

This parenting game is not for the faint of heart but you, my Shore Local Mom friend, are doing incredible.

Keep on keeping on!

Until next time, Krystle Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet KrystleJBailey.com

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o you have memories stored on camcorder tapes, VHS, movie film, or carousel slides? As technology has evolved and changed, many of us are left with our most precious memories "stuck" on a system we can no longer access.

Enter Prosser Video Dubs (PVD), an innovative family owned and operated business in Egg Harbor Township. They specialize in transferring movie film, slides, camcorder tapes and more to DVD. Additionally, they can transfer sound recordings from cassettes, vinyl and even cardboard records dating back to the 1950s.

"Rather than age, storage is the most important factor," says Warren. "Storing in a cool and dry area is good. Humidity though can cause the film to deteriorate. The first sign is a vinegar-like smell. Then it will shrivel and get brittle."

One of Prosser's favorite memories is a time he was able to transfer a customer's parent's wedding in 1957, made on a lacquer vinyl record to a

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Warren personally handles films and videos with the utmost care, while transferring them to high-quality DVDs. Prosser Video Dubs is busy! In fact business seems to have picked up during the pandemic. "Maybe people are cleaning out their closets and coming across old films and slides," laughedd Prosser. He has received orders from all over the country, but most of his work comes from families right here in Atlantic and Cape May Counties.

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o better understand (to “get”) the early history of the islands, we can identify what the early explorers did to get there. Early Europeans found their ways to these shores by sea and judged them to be of no value for their purposes. Accordingly, after gaining access and doing a survey of what lay before them, they retreated to their craft and sailed right past them.

Consequentially, we find the earliest settlements were located further inland, but still on the water. In Atlantic County, these explorers went on to establish settlements at Pleasantville, Absecon and Somers Point.

Getting from their boats to the islands was not difficult but it was not without labor and an application of ingenuity. They found that the islands consisted of many sand dunes, ocean beaches and brackish ponds in between them. This promoted a world-class incubator for generations of flying insects such as mosquitoes and the infamous “greeheads.” Many years passed while the sands were used to stage and store fishing gear and boats. The youth of the mainland rowed from Absecon to frolic on the island at such beautiful places such as “The Inlet.” It is said that the matrons of the area would gather on the porch of Dr. Johathan Pitney’ s mansion and cluck their disapproval at the conduct of the boys and girls.

The Native Americans had an effective access to Absecon Island at what became Florida Avenue in Atlantic City. Further down the island they established a bridge across a very narrow part of the bay waters at Dorset Avenue. It was made of pine trees. A modern bridge there now joins Ventnor Heights.

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They haven’t been seen since.

Typical ocean beaches (long, flat shallows) at this part of the Absecon Island were likely used by Europeans before they made a permanent settlement at Town Bank in Cape May County. They set up huge vats to render the whales that they had caught. Native Americans fished, hunted small game, clammed and chipped shells to make wampum. Often, after a major storm at sea, the visitors would notice how the very landscape had been reconfigured by the winds, shifting sandbars and wave action. Perhaps it occurred to some that they existed to serve a different purpose in the grand scheme of the environment and are actually far from “worthless".

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Addiction Recovery Group to Host Overdose Awareness Day

By Krystle J. Bailey

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s overdose cases rise amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, it is more pressing than ever to break the stigmas of addiction and provide resources for families affected by it.

That is the goal of the Recovery Force of Atlantic County who will be hosting the 5th Annual Overdose Awareness day on Monday, August 31st in Atlantic City.

This international day of remembrance offers families who have been impacted by addiction an opportunity to come together for a greater good.

Founder and CEO of Recovery Force, Bob Catalano encourages community members to join in the educational day, whether or not they've personally been touched by addiction.

The impacts of addiction can happen to anyone, without warning. Catalano encourages everyone to be knowledgeable about the warning signs of addiction, what to look for in the people that you love, and how to help someone who may be in need.

Located in McClinton Park in Atlantic City, the waterfront event will offer free food and beverage, Narcan training, resources, a vigil for lost loved ones and more.

Over 50 elected officials have been invited to attend and are being asked to pledge a Recovery Bill of Rights that empowers individuals to live a life of recovery.

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disease is given. There is an underlying stigma that those seeking help for addiction won't last in their treatment and therefore, often aren't given the care that they deserve and desperately need.

Catalano notes, "Society often tells us that recovery isn't a reality. We will be hearing from three individuals who have once lived a life of addiction and are now living their life of recovery."

In addition, families who have lost loved ones to addiction will be speaking about their experiences. Catalano will be sharing a keynote speech about what he refers to as "the worst man-made public health crisis of our time."

"Our goal is to take away the shame that someone feels when they have a medical condition. If we can take away the shame, people will come out early and get the help that they need.

The problem that still exists is that only 10% of the people who need help, get it because of the shame and stigmas. They don't want to be labeled so they keep it to themselves, which often leads to a deep depression" explains Bob Catalano.

The free August 31st event will take place at McClinton Park from 6-8pm. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsors include Hard Rock, Wawa, Tropicana, AtlantiCare and more.

Appropriate Covid-19 social distancing plans are in place. The vendors and seating is streamlined so that attendees will be single file in one direction. Masks are required to attend.

There are designated seating areas to maintain social distancing and RSVP is required.

To RSVP or learn more, visit www.recoveryforce.org .

Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet KrystleJBailey.com

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A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings

Kind of a Drag

Senior Moments by Charles P. Eberson

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t was 1969 and as 19 year olds, my friends and I were enamored with muscle cars at the height of its era. The power of the motors and the throaty sound of the exhaust stirred something primal in us. On Friday nights, Atlantic Avenue in Ventnor and Margate became our drag strip. We would drive up and down the street hoping for some action at a red light.

I had a Dodge with a small V-8 and one friend had a very quick Plymouth Road Runner. Inevitably, one night we ended up in Paul’s mother’s Corvair.

We were praying to get through the night without any red light duels but this was not to be. A beefed up Chevelle 396 rumbled up next to us and the rough looking characters shot us a glance. Not to be dissuaded, Paul looked at them and pointed straight ahead issuing the challenge. We hid out faces as they burst into laughter.

The light turned green and Paul stood on the gas pedal. The Corvair sounded

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like a blow dryer against the Chevelle.

They were good sports and let us get a half a length on them before we were left behind inhaling the stench of burnt rubber.

With our tail between our legs, we hit the Margate Sub Shop for a consoling meal. When an acquaintance we knew from hanging around a friend’s family gas station in Margate asked us if we wanted a ride in his 1969 Barracuda we jumped at the chance. He wanted to do a test run before racing the car at a drag strip and we knew this was a rare opportunity. We were told to meet on a desolate road in Pleasantville at a predetermined time the next Friday night.

The ‘Cuda was just off loaded from the flatbed as it was not actually “street legal” and idling on the shoulder of the

road. It just sounded angry. We were told to climb in. This was going to be quick since he wanted to be done and gone before anyone else arrived. The only way into the car was to climb in the passenger side window. There was one seat for the driver, so we huddled in the back bracing ourselves against the bare metal. It was so loud inside we could not hear each other speak and our expressions revealed that this might not have been such a good idea.

We rumbled slowly down the road to what the headlights revealed were multiple skid marks. Apparently, we were not the first to use this spot. We came to a stop; the engine was deafening and the car seemed to get up on its haunches. Next thing I knew, my back was painfully pressed against the metal, I was pushed from side to side

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He would be racing at the eighth mile drag strip, the Atlantic City Speedway off of what is now Washington Avenue in Pleasantville. This is where we began spending our weekend nights for an admission fee of $2.50. It was virtually a Who’s Who of muscle cars; Mustangs, Road Runners, ‘Vettes, GTO’s, Chevelle’s and any others you can think of. What was fun was you could also race whatever you were driving. If you wanted to bring your parent’s Lincoln and race it, there would be a race for you. It was good clean fun and if you ask if there was any racing on the way home, I will have to check on the statue of limitations before answering.

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Signing Off and Moving On Local columnist says goodbye

By Marci Lutsky

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o you want to know what goes by really quickly?

Three and a half years.

That’s how long I’ve been sharing my ideas and stories with Shore Local readers. The time has come for me to sign off from my Vegging at the Shore and Mom’s Vibe columns as my family is making a life change and moving to Vermont.

I want to take a moment to reflect on my journey with Shore Local and

some of my favorite topics I have written about over the years.

In January of 2017 I was contacted

by Cindy Fertsch to ask if I wanted to meet for coffee to discuss the possibility of writing a food column for her and her husband’s new newspaper, Shore Local. With experience just as a food blog writer, I decided to give it a try. A couple years later Cindy asked if I would also write a parenting column called Mom’s Vibe. At that time I told Cindy that I wasn’t a typical parent who made Disney dining reservation months in advance and that maybe she find someone better

suited for the task. She convinced me to write about parenting topics anyway. The experience of writing both columns has been so rewarding.

One of the topics I’ve enjoyed writing most about is how to cook with real ingredients in a way that a family with young children will enjoy.

People always tell me they are sick of making multiple meals for their family of picky eaters. My hope is that I’ve provided ideas for getting kids excited about cooking (visit a farm!) and adults too! Several years ago I started teaching cooking classes in a variety of locations. It was always

nice to welcome new participants who learned about the experience from Shore Local.

As my twins got older, the topics of my parenting column changed.

In 2017 I wrote about the transition from preschool to kindergarten. I also gave ideas for indoor birthday party ideas during the cold months and ways to occupy kids during the summer. While none of us never anticipated a pandemic, recent months have had me writing about topics such as how to stock your food pantry with ingredients that would last longest. As much as I love cooking, I am also an avid reader so each summer I enjoyed writing about my recommended beach reads.

Over the years I have enjoyed hearing from Shore Local readers with questions and comments about my columns. Being stopped in the supermarket to comment about an article always brought a smile to my face, back when we didn’t wear masks and you could see people smile!

I grew up as a shoobie spending summers at the Jersey shore and made it my permanent home nine years ago. In that time I have come to love all that the Shore has to offer year-round residents like shoulder season beach days. While I will miss so much here, I’m looking forward to my family’s next chapter filled with endless outdoor adventures in the green mountain state of Vermont.

I would like to sign off by expressing my gratitude to Cindy and Bob Fertsch for giving me an opportunity to write for Shore Local and also I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has read my articles over the years. It has been experience I will always hold close to my heart. Stay safe, stay healthy and keep cooking real food!

Marci Lutsky is a local mom of nine year-old twins and can be reached at veggingattheshore@gmail.com.

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Environmental Group To Host Event For Emergency Planning and Resilience

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n Friday, August 28 the Atlantic Cape May County Sustainable Jersey Regional Hub will offer the first of a two-part virtual event focused on what communities can do to be more resilient in the face of emergencies such as flooding and wildfires. The event will be held online via Zoom.

“Climate change is impacting communities across the globe in many different ways. While it sometimes seems daunting when you think about how to turn things around, there are real, practical steps communities can take to be better prepared for emergencies that will impact us here in South Jersey,” Hub Co-Chair Amy Menzel explains.

“This two-part virtual event will look at actions and resources for both coastal and inland communities, including how information is communicated during an emergency. This information is relevant for everyone in our region, and across the state.”

The event, which had originally been planned as an in-person workshop in March, was postponed due to the pandemic. “This is such an important topic with so much to cover; we decided to break it into two online sessions,” Menzel noted.

The first session will be held on Friday, August 28 at 12 noon and will feature experts including David Rosenblatt, New Jersey’s Chief Resilience Officer and Assistant Commissioner for Climate and Flood Resilience and Lisa Auermuller from the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve.

The second session will be held on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm and will feature Bill Brash from the New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council and will

highlight steps local towns have taken to implement these actions. This session will address communication of essential information during an emergency.

“We’re very excited about the presenters for this 2-part series and we hope that offering the event online will expand our reach. The information is truly relevant to people across the state,” Hub Co-Chair Ralph Cooper noted. “Like all Hub events, the goal is not only to provide timely and relevant information from environmental leaders and experts, but also connect Green Teams and municipal leaders with each other to share resources, to collaborate and to help each other to strengthen our communities,” said Cooper.

The Atlantic Cape May Sustainable Jersey Hub was formed to support local Green Teams, but Hub events are always open to the public. “This event will address information that applies not only to Green Teams, but also to municipal and emergency management officials and elected leaders. We encourage everyone to attend," Cooper added.

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Shore Local Trivia Test Your Local Knowledge 1. Due to the shifting seas, this town is quite a bit shorter than it used to be: a) Ocean City b) Longport c) Atlantic City d) Brigantine

6. Where is the nearest ice skating rink? a) Somers Point b) Absecon c) Atlantic City d) Mays Landing 7. What boardwalk arcade game can be played for just 10 cents: a) Pinball b) Basketball throw c) Skeeball d) Video Game

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2. This character strolled the boardwalk of Ocean City and Atlantic City: a) Nutty b) Goofy Goober c) Shelly d) Mr. Peanut 3. This high school’s team name is The Eagles: a) Ocean City b) Egg Harbor Township c) Mainland d) Atlantic City 4. Ocean City’s last street on the south-end. a) 59th Street b) 48th Street c) 61st Street d) 79th Street

SUDOKU 8. Neptune watches over the entrance to: a) Brigantine b) Fish Alley in Sea Isle c) Margate Bayfront d) Gardner’s Basin in Atlantic City

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Answers on page 45 All Correct - SURELY LOCAL. You’ve got sand in your toes and pines needles by your feet.

6 or 7 correct - SOLID LOCAL. You know your way around.

5 correct - SEMI LOCAL. Not born and raised, but not bad.

3 or 4 correct - NEWBIE. Take another exit. You should get around more.

5. What now stands at this location? a) Giant Slot Machine b) Neon Palm Tree c) Water Fountain d) Huge Electric Guitar

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

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THEME: SCIENCE 101 ACROSS 1. Glass piece 6. *It can be measured via carbon decay 9. Sandwich alternative 13. Free-for-all 14. Madame Tussauds' medium 15. State of dishonor 16. Kidney, e.g.

17. Cleopatra's killer 18 Arthur Hailey bestseller 19 *Force pulling two objects together 21 *One on Mendeleev's table 23 Organ of balance 24 Criticism 25 British mom 28 Tibetan priest 30 Gluten-free dieter's disease 35 Relating to #23 Across 37 Deficiency 39 Goes with onions?

40 "In ____ veritas" 41 Daisylike bloom 43 Apple leftover 44 Choose Trump, e.g.

46 Feed storage 47 Actor Kristofferson 48 Gibraltar or Bering 50 Moonfish 52 Hitherto 53 Jockey's leash 55 Give a nickname to 57 *"A Brief History of Time" author 61 "One of Us" singer Joan 65 *Most of Earth's hydrosphere 66 Fall behind 68 American Akita, e.g.

69 Circular gasket 70 Nocturnal flyer 71 Verb derived from "laser" 72 Chipper 73 Smallest whole number 74 "_____! Read all about it!"

DOWN 1 Urban haze 2 Drosselmeyer's title 3 *Pond organism 4 Ransack or plunder 5 Coping mechanism 6 "And ____ we go!"

7 *Low density state of matter 8 Kick out of school 9 "For ____ the Bell Tolls" 10 *60 miles/hour, e.g.

11 So be it 12 Trapper's bounty 15 Israeli money 20 "____-____-la" refrain 22 Lake in Provence 24 Dissenting clique 25 *Galilei: "And yet it ____" 26 At less then 90 degrees 27 Forty-niner, e.g.

29 *m in F = ma 31 Way to seal an envelope 32 Poacher's ware 33 Bird of prey nest 34 *Highest point in a wave 36 Source of cocaine 38 Kind of seaweed 42 Two diverged, one not taken and other taken 45 Causing one to need rest 49 X 51 *He had a telescope named after him 54 Inuit shelter 56 *a.k.a sodium borate 57 LeBron's goal 58 43,560 square feet 59 Dam-like structure 60 Immanuel ____, German philosopher 61 Eye up and down 62 None of this for the weary 63 ____-do-well 64 Cocoyam 67 Grass bristle

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Treasures in Your Pocket 1983 cent which had its’ reverse doubled.

From this point forward a good magnifying glass is required to see the doubling, as it is not as obvious to the naked eye. $100 and up.

The next year, 1984 saw another double die, but this showed only on Lincoln’s ear, looking closely there is a second ear under the main design. $100 and up.

Shore Collectibles

By Douglas Keefe 1995 resulted in probably the commonest of double die cents with the hat if I were to tell your doubling evident in the lettering and date there could be thouon the face (obverse) side of the coin. sands of dollars-worth $20 and up. of coins in your So where is the real money pocket change, would you take you ask? It’s in coins that have the time to hunt for them? not been well publicized and Well, it’s true, there are discovered recently. A 1971 one cent coins (incorrectly double die cent, while not as known as pennies), that are known as the 1972 is worth worth hundreds, thousands more, $300 and up. and even tens of thousands 1969-S is a biggy. The of dollars each. And yes, they doubling is evident in the date, could be in your pocket or 1955 Double Die Cent but it appears as a shadow, lurking undetected in the but doubled none the less. container where you throw An example of this coin sold your loose change. Do I have in auction in 2007 for over your attention? $125,000.

Next is the 1970-S cent The coins of which I which can command three speak are what we call figures when sold. double dies, that is the die that was made to mint the There are other examcoins that command these ples of double die cents, high prices had a double imbut if someone is interested pression transferred to the 1972 Double Die Cent in finding which ones are die and hence are the coins valuable, I recommend purthat were struck by this die. How does chasing a copy of the book The Cherry this occur? A die is created starting with Pickers Guide.

And if you have a collection of wheat a blank piece of steel. A device called a cents, check your 1958 dates. This is the hub, which has the image of the coin on it is driven into the steel multiple times last year wheat cents were minted. So creating the reverse image of the coin. far 3 coins have been found doubled and I This hub is held in place by a set screw. guarantee the die that struck those coins On some occasions, while making the struck more than 3. If you find the fourth, die, the set screw loosened and the hub you could have $100,000 payday. shifted, creating a second image over the first, one that can be dramatic or Douglas Keith is the President very minor, but still noticeable through a of Beachcomber Coins, Inc. magnifying glass.

He and his wife Linda operate The most famous double die coin is Beachcomber Coins and the 1955 one cent coin, whose doubling Collectibles, formally located in is so evident that it can be seen with the the Shore Mall and now located at 6692 Black Horse Pike, Egg naked eye, but since this is a wheat cent Harbor Township in the old (cents with wheat stalks on the reverse), Wawa building. They also have this is not one that would be typically satellite offices for buying only found in circulation as most wheat cents in Brigantine (Saturday), and in have been saved by collectors. However, Absecon (Tuesday). Between some examples of double die cents in the them, they have over 70 years coins minted from 1959 forward which of experience buying and selling have a design of the Lincoln Memorial on coins, collectibles in precious the reverse are as follows. metals. They are members of the American Numismatic Association, The 1972 double die cent created a lot the Industry Council of Tangible of interest when first discovered. While Assets, the Numismatic not as evident in doubling as the 1955 Guarantee Corporation, the cent, it can still be seen with the naked Certified Coin Exchange and eye. This discovery stared many people the Professional Coin Grading getting $50 bags of cents from banks Service. Visit their website at to search for this coin. Value today is www.beachcombercoinsinc.com anywhere from $200 up. for video and information.

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By Bonnie Miller

I

’ve talked about a lot of different types of workouts or exercises but I’ve never delved into what happens if you do too much of it? This is what we call, overtraining.

Overtraining occurs when an exerciser or athlete ignores the signs of overdoing it (overreaching) and continues to train. Many people believe that poor performance signals the need for even harder training which leads them to continue to push themselves. This only breaks down the body further and is a recipe for real disaster.

Pushing yourself past your limits during a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout can lead to pain and muscle strain. Overstressing your body can cause soreness and injuries.

Running too often can lead to overuse injuries such as shin splints, stress fractures, and plantar fasciitis. Other overuse injuries include joint strains, broken bones, and soft tissue injuries.

Running is a High impact exercise that puts stress and wear and tear on your body. If you have an injury, you must take a break from all types of training to allow it to heal. Rest between workouts is vital to recovery. It’s harder for your body to heal when too much stress is placed on it.

Do you feel tired all of the time?

This is another sign of overtraining.

It’s somewhat normal to feel tired after exercise, but real fatigue happens when your body repeatedly doesn’t get to fully recover after you work out.

You may feel excessively drained, especially during or right after workouts.

Fatigue can also set in when you don’t get enough fuel before you train. Your body then has to use its carbohydrate, protein, and fat reserves for energy, which leads me to the nutrition aspect of it. How much are you actually fueling and are you fueling with the correct nutrients? People who maintain an intense training schedule may also cut back on calories. This can negatively affect health and performance. If your body consistently draws on its energy reserves, you may develop nutritional deficiencies such as anemia or something more serious. I can identify with this on a smaller scale. My menstrual cycle completely halted a few years back and I knew that I may have been working out too much and also not eating enough to sustain the proper energy required. I had to reel it in.

Working out usually leads to a healthy appetite. However, working out too much can cause hormonal imbalances and that’s what I was experiencing firsthand. Overtraining can affect your stress hormone levels, which can cause depression, mental fog, and irritability. Isn’t this the opposite of what exercise can do for us? We want that stress relief and that clear head. We want to feel happy from those endorphins. When your stress hormones are out of balance, you may find it hard to relax and let go of tension at bedtime.

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This cuts into the crucial time your body needs to rest, repair, and restore itself during sleep. Overtraining can cause your performance to plateau or decrease rather than improve.

You may find you have less strength, agility, and endurance, which makes it more difficult to reach your goals.

Your workouts may also seem even more difficult. It’s like they take more effort to complete because your body is just exhausted. It can make you feel like you’re working harder even though your body is working at its usual rate.

You could possibly have a higher heart rate while you’re working out and a higher resting heart rate during the day. Additionally, your heart rate may take longer to return to its resting state during your cool down.

Let’s talk about prevention of overtraining. You must schedule regular and consistent rest days after a long or demanding workout. Take a break from targeting a muscle group for 1 or 2 days if you do weight or resistance training. Have a rest period during your workout. Rest intervals can be anywhere from 20 seconds to 2 minutes. If needed, reduce the volume and intensity of your sessions. Not everyday has to be hard core.

Schedule active rest days that include low impact activities such as walking, yoga, or swimming. This will relieve muscle tightness and help you stay active while recovering from a

strenuous workout. Plus, varying your activities helps develop your whole body.

To balance your stress levels, you can also do relaxing activities such as meditation or yoga. I particularly enjoy Yin Yoga. It’s a fantastic way to get into that deep muscle tissue for a fantastic stretch. Get enough calories to sustain your workout by eating a well-balanced diet with plenty of carbs, protein, healthy fats, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

The bottom line is that you need proper rest between workouts and excessive training can be detrimental to your fitness goals. Develop a training program that balances different types of exercise that match your fitness level and goals. I like to mix it up because it also keeps the body guessing. Rest your muscles after you exert them, and let yourself relax.

Take days off to rest and recover, allow time for low impact exercise and don’t be too tough on yourself. I understand that you have goals but you also have time and need time to reach them the correct way.

Bonnie Miller is certified fitness instructor at the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center and the JCC in Margate. She is a mom of three and resides Somers Point.

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