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Moonrise Over the Ocean The November 15 "supermoon," was the largest full moon of the year. The moon approached within 221,500 miles of Earth, the closest point of it's elliptical orbit. Though the moon does appear larger than normal, the size difference is so small that a casual observer would probably never notice. Nonetheless, photographers across the globe set out to capture the event. Here it is over the North Street jetty in Ocean City.

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styles may find local businesses cater to their needs better than large chain stores. Larger retailers offer the same products to customers regardless of where those customers live, so a person in California may be decorating his or her home with the same furnishings as a person here in NJ. Local shops tend to produce more unique items that are not available nationwide.

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Thank You for Picking Up our Late November Edition!

From the Editor A Note of Thanks

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ovember is one of my favorite months. I love the colors of leaves in full glory, pine needles underfoot, and the crisp air.

Thanksgiving is also my favorite holiday. I adore the simplicity of it and all that it represents: family, togetherness, abundance.

There has been a different feeling this November, however.

Following a vicious campaign, the results of the presidential election have determined a winner. In spite of this, many of us are left feeling defeated, regardless of the choice we made on our ballots. As

we watch riots and protests on TV and see fights erupting amongst friends on social media, it is easy to feel like there is no real winner here.

However, we choose and challenge you to remain ste adfast in gratitude. As citizens of the United States of America, we are all winners because each of our votes was counted. We are fortunate to live in a democracy that gives us the freedom to cast our votes, voice our opinions, and protest when we feel it is necessary.

We live in a country in which hard work and initiative can take us as far as we dare to dream. In our small corner of the world, the freedom of choice has allowed me and my husband to establish a business and reinvent ourselves as we approach 50 years of age. I’m so thankful to be able to share what we’ve created with all of you.

America is the land of the free and the land of opportunity. In this season of gratitude, it is important to remind ourselves how fortunate we truly are.

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by Lindsay Kirkland

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erry Ryan has two passions. The first is music and the second is his son, Jeremy. His 13 year old boy has autism. Jerry has found a way to integrate both and is making a big difference in the lives of local musicians and families with autism in our area. “I really just love music and helping people,” he says.

be able to do these types of events all over the country.

Ryan wanted to give all children with autism the same opportunities in music that his son had. “Healing through music is why I do what do," says Ryan. His son, Jeremy is considered to be nonverbal.

He loves music though. Jeremy plays piano and drums, and can sing wonderfully. "The first time we heard him sing

Jerry Ryan with his son, Jeremy

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Jerry Ryan’s love of music started early. His mother was a musician in her younger years and her love for music was passed on to him. He’s been affectionately called the “Father of the local music scene.” In 2009, the original music scene in and around Atlantic City was dead and Ryan was tired of traveling to Philly and NYC to see great bands, so he decided to bring them here. He began booking shows and organizing festivals. “The potential was limitless,” said Ryan. By 2010, Ryan had organized the first Elephant Talk Indie Music Festival which included 85 bands.

“My son is the inspiration behind everything I do,” says Ryan. From his two passions, Elephants for Autism was born. It is an organization that helps fund nonprofit music programs for children with autism. Elephants for Autism began in 2012 and has averaged 140 bands at the annual festival over the last five years. It originated in Atlantic City, but in 2016, moved to the Watering Hole in Mays Landing, where it will continue in 2017. In the future, Ryan hopes to

was one of the most beautiful moments of my life,” recounts Ryan. He sang “Here comes the Sun” by the Beatles at a music studio in Galloway. He knew Jeremy loved the song so they played it.

Jeremy sang it word for word.

Ryan describes music as the universal language. It creates communication without language, expresses feelings and stimulates cognitive function. It also develops communication skills. On top of that, the rhythmic component of music has an organizing force on the sensory system which can lead to improvement in auditory processing and motor skills.

Ryan also organizes sports camps for kids with autism. In 2015 he created and organized a boxing camp. He has a football camp in the works and on December 11, he is hosting hockey camp at the 42nd Street basketball courts in Brigantine from noon to three o’clock. This is the third consecutive year of hockey camp and many families look forward to it each year.

If you would like more information, email elephanttalkindie@gmail.com

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Biking Through Atlantic County Shore Bicycle Tour This tour follows a circuitous route from John F. Kennedy Park in the bay village of Somers Point to Stanley “Tip” Seaman County Park near the quaint maritime village of Tuckerton. These communities bracket what is known as New Jersey’s ‘Greater Atlantic City’ region.

Sights and sounds along this 45-mile route are steeped in fishing heritage, military history and transportation firsts.

While shore towns are known for their boardwalks, multi-use bike paths and small walking trails are commonplace in these mainland communities. The paths along this route range from the smooth paved path traversing the heart of the mainland communities of Somers Point, Linwood, Northfield and Pleasantville, to the rustic Atlantic County Bikeway that runs through Egg Harbor Township.

The terrain is mostly flat, especially along the 4-mile long segment of the Linwood Bikeway that has been constructed along the historic rail corridor. Moreover, free parking and indoor bathrooms are available at the start and end points of this ride.

Museums, historical sites and cultural events make exploring the inland just as exciting as spending a day at the beach.

A few of the many attractions are highlighted below.

John F. Kennedy Park, Somers Point John F. Kennedy Park overlooks Great Egg Harbor Bay and is within close range of amenities and services in Somers Point. The embankment overlooking the bay allows spectacular views and the park is a pleasant spot for picnicking. There is a large playground area for children and a small beach area is accessible at low tide.

Somers Mansion/Atlantic County Historical Society, Somers Point Overlooking the Great Egg Harbor Bay in Somers Point stands the Somers Mansion, a three story home constructed of brick in the Flemish Bond Pattern. Atlantic County’s oldest house, the Mansion contains 18th cen-

tury furnishings as well as locally fashioned quilts, coverlets and samplers. Admission is free. Before visiting, call 609.927.2212 for hours.

Linwood Bikeway, Somers Point to Pleasantville This 6.5-mile path originates in Somers Point and continues its linear footprint north through the cities of Linwood, Northfield and Pleasantville. Within these communities, this intimate path connects neighborhoods, schools, parks and playing fields. Though each section of the path has adopted the name of the city that it runs through, the path still carries the name of its original endpoint in Linwood.

Birch Grove Park and Family Campground, Northfield Within minutes of Somers Point, Linwood and Northfield, lies a local historical treasure name Birch Grove Park. This 271-acre heavily wooded park features a natural landscape full of tree lined ponds.

The park’s full amenities include nature, exercise and jogging trails, recreational playing fields, a full-service campground, picnic areas and a nature center. The park is also home to the Northfield Museum and historic Casto house.

Atlantic County Bikeway, Egg Harbor to Hamilton Township This bikeway offers a pleasant off-road experience where you’ll be captivated by

the expansive and tranquil nature of the Atlantic County Pine Barrens. This 7.5-mile bike and pedestrian path, built along the abandoned rail corridor of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Line in Atlantic County, begins its eastern trailhead at the Shore Mall in Egg Harbor and extends to the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in Hamilton Township.

Lake Lenape Park, Mays Landing Situated at the head of the Great Egg Harbor River, Lake Lenape Park’s acres of lakeside habitat is a draw for eager nature enthusiasts. During the warmer months, the lake hosts scores of fish, turtles and migrant, breeding songbirds. In the winter, migrating raptors are often seen drifting down the lake and bald eagles often use the area for hunting and roosting. The park has pavilions, campsites, a playground and a beachfront that offers splendid views of the lake. Reportedly, there have been as many as thirty bald eagles counted here at one time.

For more information, call 609.625.8219.

Egg Harbor City/Egg Harbor Historical Society Roundhouse Museum The Roundhouse Museum displays memorabilia and items that are historically significant to Egg Harbor City. Permanent displays include Liberty Glass, C.P. Leek and Sons boats, clothing and wine industries and Dr. Smith’s Health Spa. For further information, call 609.965.4677.

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Trump Tackles Football As owner of NJ Generals, he took on the NFL ants got into a public contract dispute with star Lawrence Taylor, Trump wired $1 million into the linebacker’s bank account and signed Taylor to a future contract. To get Taylor back, the Giants “gave me a million dollars and hated me ever after,” Trump recalls. He also attempted to hire longtime Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, but the deal fell apart because he was unwilling to meet Shula’s demand for an apartment in Trump Tower. Trump ended up hiring former New York Jets coach Walt Michaels instead.

The USFL bled money during its first two years. Owners overspent on talent and the league expanded too quickly.

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f you weren’t from the area, chances are you first heard of Donald Trump through reality TV. No, not from “The Apprentice” but from the sport of football. The business of professional Football proved to be an early testing ground for the young real estate developer as the new owner of The New Jersey Generals. Donald Trump’s ambition and swashbuckling approach to building a team attracted news coverage along with some of the top players of the day. “Donald was the big, crazy-spending owner, and the NFL guys were scared to death of him,” said Bill Tatham Jr., an owner of the USFL’s Arizona Outlaws who came to admire Trump’s tactics.

The USFL was founded in 1983 as a Spring football league. Its rules were the same as the NFL except for one that attracted young talent. It allowed college players to turn in their Junior seasons rather than waiting to graduate. This led to the USFL signing four Heisman trophy winners. Thanks to the novelty and a few marquee players, the league got off to a promising start.

Donald Trump, seated on right was the named the new leader of the New Jersey Generals But by the end of the premiere season, enthusiasm had ebbed.

Sensing a good deal in the second year of the franchise, Donald Trump seized the opportunity. He bought the team right over the bridge from his Manhattan home – The New Jersey

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Generals. The Generals had best running-back in the game, Herschel Walker.

Walker ran for 2,411 yards in 1985, the most ever in a professional football season. His record still stands.

Trump liked the sport and loved the attention. In an interview with The Associated Press, Trump said his involvement with the team raised his profile.

Before the upstart league, he said, “I was well known, but not really well known. After taxes, I would say I lost $3 million… but I got a billion dollars of free publicity.” To people who cared about sports, as opposed to New York development deals, Trump’s name wasn’t widely known. Many heard of Trump first through the sport of football.

During the first six months of his team ownership, Trump’s name appeared 161 times in newspapers – more than it had appeared in the previous four years.

One headline was made before the 1985 season, when he signed Doug Flutie to a $7 million 5-year contract, making Flutie the highest-paid pro football player at the time, as well as the highest-paid rookie in any professional sport.

Trump drew attention with his spars with the NFL. When the New York Gi-

have been enough to make a spring league viable remains the subject of heated debate decades later. It probably couldn’t afford the first-rate players Donald would want.

The USFL played its first three seasons during the spring and summer. In its third year, Trump convinced the majority of the team owners to move the 1986 schedule to the fall, directly opposite the NFL. “If God wanted football in the spring,” Trump once said, “he wouldn’t have created baseball.” He argued the fall games would eventually force a merger with the NFL – which would increase their investment. In addition to lobbying for the change, Trump led other team owners to sue the NFL in a high-stakes antitrust case. With much of the league in debt, Trump’s challenge to the NFL ultimately went forward and the case ended up in front of a jury. Jurors did conclude that the NFL acted as a monopoly and the USFL won. The USFL however, was only awarded $3 in damages. The weakened league (down to just 7 teams from a high of 18) folded soon afterward. Many USFL players and coaches went on to play successfully in the NFL. Its biggest star went on to win the United States Presidency.

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ALLOWAY – On Sunday, November 20th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the South Jersey Fair Trade Alliance (SJFTA), in partnership with the Student Action Volunteers for the Environment (S.A.V.E) will be hosting their 12th annual International Gift fair at the Campus Center Event Room of Stockton University. It will feature local and regional vendors selling a wide variety of Fair Trade products.

The revenue from these products help support living wages for low income artists, ensure environmental sustainability, and safe and healthy working conditions for producers and artisans. “This event is really fun to work on; the vendors and non-profits that participate really care about what they do; they have a deep commitment to Fair Trade and helping others,” said Amy Menzel, a volunteer for SJFTA. “And collaborating with Stockton’s S.A.V.E. is wonderful. This dynamic student organization has been working on a campaign to get Stockton certified as a Fair Trade University. They’re doing a lot to raise awareness on campus about the impact and value of Fair Trade.,” Menzel added.

One of SJFTA’s goals is to educate the community about Fair Trade, an alternative way of doing business that encour-

ages long-term partnerships between consumers in developed countries and producers in developing regions, focusing on environmentally sustainable practices.

The gift fair is conveniently scheduled before the holiday rush to make holiday shopping less stressful and more rewarding. Shoppers can feel better, knowing that purchases are not a product of sweatshops and other hazardous working conditions. Live music and food will also be offered at the gift fair, which is free and open to the public.

For more information concerning the International Gift Fair or how to get involved with SJFTA, go to https://southjerseyfairtrade.wordpress.com/, or South Jersey Fair Trade Alliance’s Facebook page. You can also contact the South Jersey Fair Trade Alliance at southjerseyfairtrade@gmail.com

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OCEAN CITY EVENTS ▶ (Nov. 19) EARLIER THAN THE BIRD in the downtown runs from 8 a.m. till noon. Enjoy the savings and fun. Shop in your pajamas for a chance to win a free turkey for best dressed. Enjoy free coffee at Jon and Patty’s Bistro (637 Asbury Ave.), Ocean City Coffee Company (9th and Asbury) and Starbucks (11th and Asbury). Register while you shop for a chance to win $150 in gift certificates from downtown merchants. There will be horse-and-carriage rides from noon to 3 p.m. in front of City Hall. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ. ▶ (Nov. 19-20) CHRISTMAS FINE ARTS AND HANDICRAFT FESTIVAL: Master craftsmen will be featured at the Sports and Civic Center, 6th St. off Boardwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You will find quality “Made Only in the USA” products ranging from Christmas d?cor, ceramics and gourmet foods to jewelry, fine art, toys and much more.

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s Thanksgiving approaches, I couldn’t help but think of a radio interview I heard recently. The host was having a conversation with a veteran who lost all of his limbs in combat; not some of his limbs, but both his arms and both his legs.

During the interview as casually as any other part of the conversation, the soldier shared, “And you know, I was one of the fortunate ones.” As he tried to continue, the host stopped him and said, “Wait a minute!” I’m sure you’ll agree with the host and no doubt, the rest of the audience, that was an amazing statement and testament to this veterans outlook on life.

I don’t know where life has you right now. You may be at the top of your game or in the valley of despair. But the reality is, it could be worse. It’s true that there are a lot of situations and circumstances we have little to no control over in life. But there are so many more that we do. I like what author and pastor Chuck Swindoll says, “I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.”

Every morning when my feet hit the floor, I do my best to set a course for my day reflecting on three concepts.

I don’t want to take anything for granted, especially the little things.

After all, it’s really the little things that add up to make the big things in life.

I’m learning to look for ways to add value to others. In other words, I want to be intentional to look for ways to say something kind or encouraging, use my gifts and abilities to help someone else along on their journey and to try to make someone smile or feel appreciated for who they are.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING to be thankful for. My wife and I recently picked up a sign to hang in our home that says just that. The signs simply say, “There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.”

Interestingly enough, I find that the more I take the focus off of me and onto others, the more aware I become of the blessings I have in my own life. As you approach Thanksgiving, jot down what you’re thankful for, you might be surprised at the length of the list and then look for ways to be a blessing to others.

I’ll be sharing more about this as the guest speaker at the Atlantic County Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast from 7- 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Historic Smithville Inn. I’d love to see you there. Tickets are available online at facebook.com/ atlanticcountyprays or by calling 609-270-7590.

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Ocean City Quiet Festival Celebrates Sounds of Silence

By Donald Wittkowski of OCNJDaily.com

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hat’s the perfect antidote for a noisy, raucous, headache-inducing presidential election? A giant mute button, perhaps?

Well, maybe. But, believe it or not, there is someplace that celebrates the sweet sounds of silence. So, shut up and listen.

We’ll tell you what it is.

It’s called the Quiet Festival. The wacky annual event in Ocean City has grown in importance this year, coming just four days after the conclusion of the eardrum-shattering yell fest between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Kids dressed up their dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, hamsters and even hermit crabs in colorful costumes in a quest to win the coveted Quiet Pet Contest. The Quiet Festival is held at the Ocean City Community Center, a complex that includes the public library.

Fortunately, there was no need for any librarians to rush in and shush anyone.

Everyone who attended the event received an “I Survived the 2016 Presidential Campaign” certificate to make it official.

Mark Soifer, the city’s public relations director who dreamed up the event, said the Quiet Festival allows people to appreciate the simple things in life. “We would like to offer some quiet things to do to get over this,” he said, referring to the election. “Read some poetry, pet your dog, take a walk, fly a kite.”

Soifer complained (softly) that the volume of the presidential campaign was far too loud, including the political ads and the nasty insults exchanged by the candidates. “There have been other lively elections, but not like this one,” he said. “It was brutal, especially the way they insulted each other.” But at the Quiet Festival, things were sedate. Children sat on reclining chairs and pretended to fall asleep. Then they began to snore, quietly, of course. “The quietest snorer is the winner,” declared Soifer. “This is the Snore at the Shore Contest. It’s famous around the world.”

Even the animals were quiet. Moose, a 9-year-old dachshund dressed up in a hotdog costume, didn’t dare bark.

“He does not bark period. Isn’t that so funny?” said Moose’s owner, Ann Godfrey, of Ocean City. “We heard him bark once,” chimed in Godfrey’s 8-yearold daughter, Carly, a second-grader at the Ocean City Primary School.

Carly’s father, Andy Godfrey, insisted that Moose even snores quietly. “It’s a soft snore, he said. “He’s not tearing the wallpaper off.”

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Children pretended to fall asleep and snore quietly at the Quiet Festival.

Novena Weigly, 8, and Reagan DeVlieger, 10, both of Ocean City, pet a hamster.

Giving children and adults an escape from all the Election Day racket, the familyfriendly Quiet Festival was a decidedly tranquil aff air last Saturday.

Mary Eileen Durante, left, and her mother, Eileen Durante, both of Northfield, show off their costumed pet guinea pigs and rabbit.

Novena Weigly, 8, a third-grader in Ocean City, let her well-behaved pet hamster, Penny, out of the cage for everybody to pet. “No, Penny doesn’t make a sound,” Novena said. Novena’s father, Bryan Weigly, confirmed it.

“There’s no noise, just the sound of the hamster wheel,” he said.

Perhaps the quietest of them all were three turtles owned by

Karen and Charlie Buckley of Turtlesinger Inc., a nonprofit charity that educates the public about turtles. During the Quiet Festival, the turtles crawled along the top of a table, not making a sound. Charlie Buckley explained that some turtles can have extremely long lives, even 100 years or more. That’s a long time to be quiet.

Holiday Happenings in Somers Point ▶ Saturday, November 26 – Small Business Saturday Support Somers Point Business Association members and shop & dine locally! View our members at somerspointba.org ▶ Friday, December 2 - Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting – 5:30PM - FREE Parade will lead Santa Claus down Shore Road from Dawes Ave. to New Jersey Ave. and up to City Hall. Festive floats, live music and groups from the community and school will march holiday cheer. ▶*****Want your business to participate in the parade this year? Why not enter the parade with a truck, a float, etc! Register by calling 609-9272053 x3102 Following the parade, Mayor Jack Glasser and Santa Claus will light the tree at City Hall. Santa Claus will then go inside to meet with children for pictures while his elves give out special treats. ▶ Saturday, December 3 - Holiday Kids’ Day with Mrs. Claus – Noon to 2PM - FREE Meet Mrs. Claus and enjoy a live reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Jordan Road School Jag Center Library. Children* can also make their own take home ornament and help color a mural to be hung at City Hall. *Children must be accompanied by an adult. ▶ Saturday, December 3 - Holiday Porch Performance - “The Christmas Carol” – 6PM - FREE Gather at 37 Somers Ave. in Somers Point at 6pm to enjoy Act One of a quirky and humorous rendition of Charles Dickens’ “The Christmas Carol” performed by The Riddlesbrood Players. From there, you’ll visit other close-by porches in the Bayfront Historic District for the remaining acts.

At the conclusion of the performance, the evening will culminate at Gregory’s Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, Somers Point where light holiday refreshments will be served. ▶ Sunday, December 4 - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Service 1:00PM Somers Point Beach at Bay Avenue & Higbee. The Public is welcome to attend.

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Pleasantville Mayor Jesse L. Tweedle Sr. and Pleasantville City Council members greeted community members and distributed giveaway prizes for youths in

the audience. The winner of the 3-point shooting contest was Michael Wilson. The Yellow Team beat the Blue Team, 53-42,

and won trophies donated by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Members of the community team up with Pleasantville police officers and firefighters in the “One Pleasantville United for Peace” game on Saturday, November 5.

From left, Pleasantville Police Chief Sean Riggin, Pleasantville Mayor Jesse L. Tweedle Sr., Perry Mays and Dewane Parker participate in a town hall discussion during halftime.

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A Trilogy of Comedy will be performed on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. The show features three comedies: “Check, Please!,” “15 Reasons NOT to be in a Play!” and “It’s Not You, It’s Me.” The three one act plays are fairly modern.

The classic drama, 12 Angry Jurors, will be presented on Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19th at 7 p.m.

The plot centers around the jurors and their own backstories. Each has their own perpective of a boy on trial for alledgedly mudering his father.

The interaction between them leads to the verdict of a murder case.

Theater Director Judy Cline said doing the two performances was “pretty ambitious” but is happy to see the large turnout of 40 students participating.

General Admission tickets are $7 and available at the door. MRHS is located 1301 Oak Avenue, Linwood, N.J. Proceeds will benefit the high school’s drama program.

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As you walk through the village streets and look into the restored buildings, you can almost visualize an earlier time and a different way of life.

The Village has changed and survived during several different periods of American history. Charles Read is credited with building the Batsto Iron Works along the Batsto River in 1766. He found that the site had the natural resources necessary for making iron. There was bog ore which was “mined” from the banks of the streams and rivers, wood from the forests became the charcoal for fuel, and water became the power for manufacturing. The Iron Works produced household items such as cooking pots and kettles. During the Revolutionary War years, Batsto manufactured supplies for the Continental Army.

As the industries of Batsto grew, so did the additional buildings and activities necessary to sustain the workers and their families. During the iron making and glass making periods, there were hundreds of people working and living in the village. They needed homes in which to live. A Sawmill was necessary to cut

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orchards. They raised animals for food.

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By the mid 1800’s, iron production declined and Batsto became a glassmaking community known for its window glass. Soon the glass business was also finished, and Batsto was in receivership.

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The state purchased the Wharton properties in the mid 1950’s and began planning for the use and development of the property. The few people still living in the Village houses remained as long as they wanted. It was in 1989 that the last house was vacated. Today, Batsto Village is a New Jersey Historic site and is listed on the Registers of Historic Places.

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Brining This simple process, followed exactingly, will result in the moistest, most succulent, flavorful bird imaginable. Brining applies equally well with other poultry and pork, especially belly.

It should however, only be used with fresh, never frozen turkeys, most of which are injected with saline during processing.

Begin by filling the largest stockpot in your kitchen with cold water.

Add 2 cups of salt, a cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup pepper- I prefer white, it mixes easily- to water as you slowly heat.

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I prefer a combination of star anise, cinnamon stick, peppercorns plus a couple teaspoons each of cider vinegar and either maple syrup or molasses.

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Remove from heat and continue stirring vigorously.

The most important part of this entire process follows; allow brine to completely chill.

My personal trick: cover it with foil, prick several holes to vent and leave it outside overnight.

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Once proper temp is reached, find a large, watertight storage device, preferably with a tight-fitting lid.

Pour cold brine inside and gently submerge turkey- having removed innards- keeping all meat thoroughly underwater.

Cover tightly, either lidded or with plastic wrap/foil and store the bathing bird on a low-levelrefrigerator shelf.

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Combine this in a food processor with a cup of ricotta- either regular or lowfat- plus cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, maple syrup or honey, salt and pepper, all to taste.

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(Crushed, canned pineapple may also optionally be added at this point.)

Spread orange puree into a buttered, __ inch glass baking tray and cover with foil.

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Uncover, and finish for an additional ten or so minutes until crust becomes golden brown.

Italian Brussels sprouts with pancetta, balsamic and Parmigiano Halve Brussels sprouts lengthwise and blanch in boiling water for approximately 3 minutes.

Shock in ice water and pat dry.

Chop 1/2 lb. pancetta- regular bacon will work fine- and cook slowly over low heat until fat is thoroughly rendered, about 10 minutes. Do not brown meat.

Toss cooled sprouts in warm pan with pork and renderings, adding several tablespoons balsamic vinegar until coated.

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Savory elements work marvelously too; try combinations of ginger, vanilla stick, hot peppers, cinnamon, balsamic vinegar or citrus peel; especially minneola tangelos, usually in season by mid-autumn.

Finally, small amounts of specific spirits add additional, subtle layers of intensity; notably aged Port, woodsy bourbon, pinot noir or zinfandel wines.

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t’s the story of an American dream. Doug was the chef and Adriana was the waitress at a popular restaurant where they fell in love. Eight years later they are

married, raising 2 beautiful children and a business thats abuzz. Literally, since they also raise bees.

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opened their second retail location in Central Square of Linwood. They sell local, raw wildflower honey they harvested themselves from their hives in Cape May County. There are over 40 varieties of honeys and a tasting bar in the shop where you can have a sample of each. As you enter the store there are pictures of hives and Mariando extracting the honey from them. Every part of the beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honey is utilized to create beeswax candles, jams, antiseptics and beauty products. Pretty gift baskets are displayed along with mini

jars that can be used as wedding or event favors.

Over the last 4-5 years, the demand for raw local honey has grown immensely. When the honey is raw all the beneficial parts of the honey are still intact. These include the pollen, enzymes, nutrients and propolis which is the antiseptic component. Many people now use local honey to treat seasonal allergies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hundreds of people purchase our wildflower honey for allergy treatment and some for their pets, too,â&#x20AC;? reports Marandino.

A large piece of the business is educating people about bees, the hives and their products. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage questions, for folks to come in and learn. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very important because we need bees and pollinators for so much of the food we eat,â&#x20AC;? says Mariando.

Mariandoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fascination with bees began as a child. He recounts an observation hive that intrigued him. His wife, Adriana is originally from Bulgaria and a long line of beekeepers. It was a a perfect match.

Mariando personally cares for all the hives. He is now preparing the hives for winter, leaving precisely 70 pounds of honey in the nest.

The bees provide their own heat to last through the winter by vibrating their wings.

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OCEAN CITY EVENTS ↘Continued from 10 ▶ (Nov. 25) OUR MIRACLE ON ASBURY AVE. – Christmas in the Downtown, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on award winning Asbury Ave. Join merchants and the Chamber of Commerce as they present an Old Fashioned Holiday Christmas including strolling carolers, a string band quartet, an appearance by the PhilliePhanatic and performers from The Ocean City Theatre Company. Santa Claus will emerge from the rooftop of City Hall to cap the festivities with the lighting of the City Hall Christmas Tree. Call 1-800-BEACH-NJ for more information. ▶ (Nov. 26) SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: The City and Chamber of Commerce are again celebrating this national event to promote the city’s outstanding, independent small businesses. It will be an ideal day to visit our shops and restaurants. ▶ (Nov. 26) TURKEY TROT SURF CONTEST, 9 a.m. on the 7th Street Beach.

No Wave Date, Nov. 27. Divisions include 13 and Under, Junior Men 14-18, Men 1930, Masters 31 and Over, Longboard and a Women’s Open. Awards 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category. Wave of the Day Trophy.

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Fee $10 per person. Sign up online until Nov. 23, 4 p.m. at www.ocnj.us/recreation under recreation activities. Day of event registration begins 8:30 a.m. on beach. ▶ (Dec. 2) DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY DASH: A one mile race on Asbury Ave. starting at 12th St. Day of registration is 4:30 p.m. at the 12th St. parking lot. Sponsored by the Ocean City Track and Field Boosters. Proceeds benefit the boosters and the Food Cupboard. For more information on pre-registering and other questions please call (609) 398-8277. ▶ (Dec. 2) CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6:30 p.m. on Asbury Ave from 6th to 11th Streets. Register to participate at www. ocnj.us/christmas-parade. The parade will include: the Ocean City High School Marching Band, Pitman High School Marching Band, Pennsport String Band, Absegami High School Marching Band, The Original Hobo Band, Collegiate Miss Majorette of NJ and Featured Rutgers University Twirler Erica Reichert and an array of other entries, including, of course, Santa Claus. For more information call, (609) 399-6111.

An occasional column on a senior’s perspective

I’m Jammed etirement came earlier for me than expected. It was a result of corporate greed, uh I mean downsizing. When I was called in to speak with the Human Resources rep, in the matter of about fifteen seconds I went through several distinct levels of emotion. I rapidly experienced shock,

son’s lawn, my daughter’s lawn, babysat, rode my bike, played some golf and met people for lunch. In short, I had “retirement ADHD.” After some time, I slowly began my adjustment. I narrowed my focus to things that were more important, more rewarding for me. Sure there are still days when I still go off the rails a bit but I manage to return to center more quickly.

Now my days are full of projects, writings, research and interacting with friends and family. My daughter jokes with me when she wants me to take the 45 minute drive to meet with her and I tell her that I am pressed for time but can squeeze her in.

She says, “Oh yeah, like you’re jammed.” I am putting more efforts into my commercial photography with multiple websites and stock agencies which require regular submissions and monitoring. My wife is

disbelief, anger, fear and euphoria. I was out. I escaped the Machiavellian management wood chipper machine that I was scheduled to be fed into. Was I bitter? Not as much as I thought, although I do read the obituaries with keen interest now. I spoke to other sudden retirees and they told me how they went through a period of adjustment. Adjustment? I was incredulous. What’s there to adjust to? No alarms to wake up to. No sales quotas. No back stabbing supervisors. But I soon became overwhelmed with possibilities. I had the time to do nothing, to do everything. I read voraciously, worked out, cut my lawn, my

asked to babysit the grandchildren which means we are babysitting the grandchildren. Then there is the dog. Even though I am our dog’s “master,” I operate on his schedule making sure I don’t leave him for more than 4 hours at a time before he has to go out. Add exercise time, shower, lunch and other physical necessities to my schedule and before you know it, I’m jammed. But it is a good jammed now and promises to keep getting better. Discipline is important in this life and necessary if one wants to maintain a sense of order.

There may even be time to read a certain section of the newspaper.

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Thanksgiving Day Quiz 1. Despite competing historical claims, the story most people associate with the first American Thanksgiving took place in a colony in this modern-day state? a. Pennsylvania b. New Jersey c. Massachusetts d. Delaware 2. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on which day of the week in Canada? a. Monday b. Tuesday c. Wednesday d. Thursday 3. Pilgrims from Europe associated with Thanksgiving are purported to have sailed across the Atlantic to reach North American on which ship? a. Daisy b. Mayflower c. Santa Maria d. Roseflower 4. Which tribe of Native Americans taught Pilgrims how to cultivate the land, contributing to the first Thanksgiving?

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a. Algonquin b. Lenape c. Shoshone d. Wampanoag 5. Fossil evidence shows that turkeys roamed the Americas how long ago? a. 10 million years ago b. 15 million years ago c. 20 million years ago d. 25 million years ago 6. Three different deboned types

of poultry go into this Thanksgiving meal alternative? a. Orange duck b. Turducken c. Turkey chowmein d. Chixturck 7. In what year did Congress make Thanksgiving an official national holiday in the United States? a. 1932 b. 1939

c. 1941 d. 1946 8. Twenty precent of the overall consumption of this type of fruit is done on Thanksgiving. a. apples b. cranberries c. cherries d. grapes 9. The first Canadian Thanksgiving was a welcome-home celebration for Sir Martin Frobisher when he returned to which area of the country? a. Albert b. Manitoba c. British Columbia d. Newfoundland 10. Canadians sometimes call the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States by this name to distinguish it from their own Thanksgiving celebration. a. Yanksgiving b. Amerigiving c. Turmerica d. USthanks

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Although people celebrate Thanksgiving each and every year, they may not be aware of some of its interesting history. Test your knowledge of gobblers and general trivia with this quiz.

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Social media marketing uses tactics and techniques via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and so on. The best part of this type of advertising is that it is trackable and provides analytics to measure its effectiveness.

The next part of a conversation usually goes something like this: “Yeah, my nephew in high school does our social media.” I’m really glad that you have someone willing to help you that knows how to upload photos, type out your specials, and occasionally like and comment. But is it getting you anywhere? Does your nephew know how to manipulate that interaction, analyze data and insights, and turn your social media presence into a loyal

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Each issue, I will cover a specific topic that corresponds with a live online video. Visit my Facebook page for my free livestreams, dubbed “#FreeTipFriday”. It will be followed by a live Q&A session. When you join, make sure you mention Shore Local for a free 30 minute consultation! [#FreeTipFriday is every Friday at 3pm at www. facebook.com/MarsollunaMedia] As a lifelong Atlantic City resident and the daughter of a 50+ year old local family business, my passion is helping our local businesses succeed.

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lbert Horner, Meed Barnett, and Kathy English are three out of the seven artists featured in the New Jersey’s Pineland exhibit. The exhibit is to display respect for New Jersey’s National Reserve.

Their artwork is displayed on the walls of the art gallery located in the William Spangler library.

Albert Horner, 70, a landscape photographer, has been a member of the Board of Trustees for the Pinelands Preservation Alliance for three years. Throughout these years, he has worked with the pinelands as an advocate giving tours and taking photographs of the reserve that he mattes, frames, and sells.

Capturing nature can be a tough job because it is unpredictable. Horner has had years of experience photographing nature, and it isn’t always easy, especially when he’s away from home.

“I spent a month in Norwell, England, and came home with three photographs,” said Horner “You don’t know the area, the weather patterns, but when you photograph where you live, you know what to expect.”

Meed Barnett, 72, a professional artist, used mixed media (foreign objects) to create 10 art pieces resembling the pinelands.

Barnett has been painting all her life, with artistic skill being passed down for four generations.

“I like to describe myself as a feral cat. I do as I want. I let my pencil take me hiking,” said Barnett “I don’t associate myself with any particular school or style

because I find that confining. I work in just about everything.”

Barnett living in New York State is surrounded by the nature of the Catskill Mountains, creating a connection with her to the pinelands. All of Barnett’s mixed media pieces in the exhibit are available for purchase except one dedicated to her daughter.

"Paddling the Icy Mullica" photograph by Jason Howell

“One of the pieces in it is a CD that she and her pal microwaved in an oven back when she was a student,” said Barnett “It’s a rising moon now.”

Kathy English, 60, a professional artist and business owner, is the watercolor artist in the exhibit. English has 17 paintings on display.

English has a deep-rooted connection with the pineland’s nature since she grew up in Leeds Point along the meadows. She said her family was poor. Her father and grandfather would always take her out fishing and clamming for food.

She grew up swimming in and out of rivers and bays and as a teenager she worked at a wildlife refuge. She also had a blind father, and since he couldn’t see, her grandparents would tell her to explain to her dad what everything looked like.

“From an early age, they would tell me to describe what things looked like to dad,” said English “So they would always buy me paper and pencils and paint and brushes, it was just always a part of my life.”

All three artists have a passion for art in nature and bring that passion to life when creating their pieces of work. The exhibit is open to members of the public until Nov. 23 and their artwork is available for purchase in the gallery.

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Lobsters, Discomfort, and Entrepreneurship

By Maria Provenzano, founder of The Elegant Root

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n dictionary.com, an entrepreneur is defined as “a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk.” I felt the need to read that definition as I sat down to write this article about entrepreneurship. I had a moment of doubt during which I asked myself the following questions: Wait, am I an entrepreneur? And, If not, then what authority do I have to write about being one?

After a moment, here’s what I came to: Yes, I am an entrepreneur. I took the initiative to start my own business, and there was considerable risk involved. There is still considerable risk involved, and I think that means I’m doing something right. My business is still very young (I just founded it in April). In spite of that, I have experienced a surprising amount of growth because I have taken risks and allowed myself to be uncomfortable.

Discomfort doesn’t sound very fun or glamorous, and that’s because it’s not. It’s challenging, and sometimes that challenge seems too hard. It feels a lot like a struggle and it’s something that we’d rather put off until tomorrow. However, exploring the territory beyond our comfort zones is the only way we can understand our own potential.

I recently watched a video produced by Goalcast, an online community that specializes in generating and sharing practical, inspiring content. It features psychiatrist Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski and his discussion of lobsters. The lobster, he says, is “a soft, mushy animal that lives inside of a rigid shell.” As the lobster’s body grows,

the shell becomes confining. The lobster shelters itself under a rock, sheds its old shell, and produces a new one. Eventually, as the lobster continues to grow, the shell becomes uncomfortable again, and the lobster repeats the process. As Dr. Twerski so powerfully states, “The stimulus for the lobster to be able to grow is that it feels uncomfortable.”

It can be scary to leave our comfort zones because we, too, are soft and mushy.

When we leave the space we know, we make ourselves vulnerable to failure, heartache, and the occasional predatory fish. However, if we don’t allow ourselves to discard our old shells, we don’t get to see what’s possible for us on the other side. We don’t get to explore our potential to create.

If you have an idea for a business or project, or if there’s a change you want to bring about in your life, don’t hold yourself back.

Do more of the uncomfortable, high-stakes stuff that makes you shaky. As you explore discomfort and challenge, you will arrive at new places with new opportunities, as well as brand new challenges. When you learn to approach the scary things as occasions for growth, it becomes much easier to step into the unknown.

For me, growth as an entrepreneur has come from saying yes as much as I can. I’m a naturally introverted person, so it takes something for me to put myself out there.

It takes something for me to refer to myself as business owner, founder, and especially, entrepreneur. As new opportunities continue to arise, I say yes. I allow myself to be vulnerable, confront the risk of potential failure, and keep moving.

What’s the best way to get comfortable with being uncomfortable? Practice. Be like the lobster.

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