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Hometown Hero: Kristina & Marshall Young

by Lindsay Kirkland

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ou have to water the right seeds, the positive seeds in your life that help you grow and become a better person. We also believe in helping others water those seeds,” says Marshall Young.

Kristina and Marshall Young are the owners of a thriving art studio on Asbury Avenue in Ocean City, called Peace of Wood.

However, they are definitely not your typical business owners. Their goals are not monetary, but rather to make a positive difference in their community. “Our goal is to positively impact people and to do good, as much good as possible, “ says Young.

The Youngs are using their art studio as a platform to allow and encourage others to make a difference as well. They began First Fridays in which on the first Friday of each month, local artists of all ages come together to raise money for a good cause.

In June, they raised money for the Humane Society. July’s recipient was FCA Surf of AC, a nonprofit organization that takes inner city youth surfing. In August they raised funds for Heart of Surfing, a nonprofit organization that provides free surfing and skateboarding for families with special needs. September was dedicated to a local family in need. Many people look forward to First Fridays. The atmosphere is festive and spills onto the sidewalk with vendors selling their artwork and local musicians sharing their talents.

“Attending a First Friday is exciting and fun. As an added bonus, you get the inner

Krintina & Marshall Young outside of their art studio, Peace of Wood in Ocean City satisfaction of know you are a part of helping others,” said Brick Conicelli , a frequent attender.

The Young’s inspiration comes in all sizes. “Lola Demarco is 10 year old with a huge heart. She has been a part of the shop since day one offering to help with the younger kids and creating art,” said Kristina Young.

One day, Lola came into the shop and asked if she could share an idea with Kristina. She was dressed up and seemed a bit nervous.

She then pulled out a flyer from her purse that she created. It was an idea for an event she wanted to host. Lola said she was really inspired by all of the events we do at Peace of Wood that centered around giving back, and she wanted to be a part of it. Her idea was to host a paint event fundraiser and

Kristina and Marshall Young helped 10 year old Lola DeMarco raise $500 for Hope Loves Company, a nonprofit organization that helps children whose families include someone with ALS. donate 100% of the proceeds to a charity that is very close to her heart: Hope Loves Company. Hope Loves Company is an organization that supports the children whose loved ones have been diagnosed with ALS. Lola’s uncle passed away from ALS. “To say I was completely blown away is an understatement. When building this shop our vision was centered around inspiring and supporting the youth, they truly are amazing.

Lola said I inspired her, but really she inspires us every day,” said Young. Lola hosted the paint party in November and raised over $500 for Hope Loves Company.

The seeds the Youngs are planting are

definitely growing. In October, they partnered up with the FCA Surf AC, all the Peace of Wood artists, local food vendors, Aaron Palermo Band and other local musicians to throw an art and music festival geared towards raising awareness for those in need in AC and who are less fortunate. 100% of all proceeds went to Hope for AC. All those involved donated their time and profits towards the cause. It was truly an amazing event.

On March 11, the Youngs are planning another extraordinary event, this time to benefit the Covenant House.

Convenant House is a nonprofit organization that helps homeless youth in our area. “It’s so easy for us to take for granted in life things such as having a roof over our head, food in the fridge, and clothes on our back. For many youth these necessities are never met. At the Peace of Wood, we are trying to raise awareness for this cause,” said Young. The event will be held March 11th from 6-8 at Peace of Wood. All their artists, shapers and family members have donated items to be raffled off including a trip to Costa Rica and a surfboard shaped by local shaper Chris Johnson of Eightsixteen Surfboards.

There will also be live music provided by local reggae band Sensamotion. “As always we are so stoked to bring everyone together for a great night to support a great cause,” said Young. For more information on attending or donating to this event call 609 938-9068.

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MARCH 9 - 22, 2017

Be-You-tiful

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hat was easier said than done for me. In my early years, I was a pleaser and a worrier- a common but troubling combination.

I wanted to be liked, but I worried I wasn’t worthy. Was I pretty enough?

Was I smart enough? Thin enough?

Was I just plain ENOUGH to be valuable and liked in this world?

If I could say one thing to my younger self, and to everyone who would listen, it would be: “You are enough, my dear. You are more than enough.”

Authenticity is the quality of being real. It is not something we have or don’t have, but rather an ongoing choice to let go of who we think we are supposed to be and embrace who we actually are.

In a world full of judgments and comparisons, being seen for who we really are can feel scary! It takes a lot of courage to let go of what people think and be seen for our imperfect selves. However, daring to be yourself is also empowering. It allows us to own our stories and dreams, and dare to take risks.

Shore Local Newsmagazine’s newest columnist, Samantha Gill, is as real as it gets. When I read her column I laughed, cried, and related in a hundred different ways. Whether you are a new mom, a seasoned mom, or a grandmom, the authenticity of this piece speaks to us all.

We are all Be-You-tiful. We just need to believe it.

“You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself. - Glinda, The Wizard of Oz

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Hamantaschen for Purim

By Marci Lutsky he Jewish holiday of Purim is soon upon us, one of the most festive and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar.

It typically falls in March and with it comes much celebration.

The story of Purim takes place in ancient Persia where King Ahasuerus ordered Haman to exterminate all of the Jews. Haman’s plans were foiled by Mordecai and his cousin Esther, who was the Queen of Persia. Esther pleads to King Ahasuerus for her people and he sends Haman to the gallows. The Jews defend themselves throughout Persia and the holiday of Purim is established.

There are many traditions to celebrate the holiday of Purim which include exchanging reciprocal gifts of food and drink, donating to a charity, eating a celebratory meal and public recitation of the Scroll of Esther known as the megillah. The reading of the megillah is a rowdy affair where children are invited to shake groggers (noise-makers) and boo whenenver Haman’s name is read aloud.

One of my favorite traditions related to Purim is making hamantaschen, three cornered cookies which are meant to represent Haman’s three-cornered hat. My kids and I love making these delicious cookies. To make hamantaschen you start with a basic cookie dough recipe. Making the dough in a stand mixer is quick and simple.

After letting the dough chill in the refrigerator for a short bit, you roll out the dough and cut out circles using a cookie cutter or glass rim. You then add your fillings to the middle of the dough.

Traditional fillings are fruit jams, poppy seeds and chocolate. The sides of the circles are folded up and three corners are pinched together. While we love traditional fillings, we created a non-traditional recipe this year. Raspberry cheesecake filling is just delicious in this recipe. Give it a try.

It will make your Purim celebration even more festive this year!

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INGREDIENTS ● 3 cups all-purpose flour ● 2 teaspoon baking powder ● 1/4 teaspoon salt ● 1 stick unsalted butter, softened ● 1/2 cup granulated sugar ● 1 egg ● 1/4 cup milk ● 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ● 1 8 oz block cream cheese ● 1/4 cup granulated sugar ● 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ● 1/2 cup raspberry preserves INSTRUCTIONS In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

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On a well-floured surface roll out 1 ball of dough to about 1/4” thick. Using a round cookie cutter or glass rim, cut out circles. Place one spoonful of cheesecake mixture in the middle of each circle. Pinch the edges to form three corners. Arrange hamantaschen on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook for about 10 minutes, until they start to brown.

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

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Events Around the County ▶ D isney Trivia Night Thursday, March 9, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Spruce Family Success Center, 3050 Spruce Ave. EHT Join us for a fun night of playing Disney Trivia! Test your knowledge of all things Disney, and a special prize goes to the winner. This is a free event with snacks and refreshments.

Call 609-569-0376 to register. ▶ Free Tutoring Thursday, March 9, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM and March 13, 14,15,16, 20 at 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at New Day Family Success Center 622 S. New York Road, Galloway.

Free tutoring for children in grades K through 12! Courtesy of students at Stockton University. Call 609-6520230 to make an appointment. ▶ Crochet & Kni ng Social Friday, March 10, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at New Day Family Success Center 622 S. New York Road, Galloway.

Learn how to crochet and knit or perfect your skills. Beginner, intermediate, advanced crocheters are all welcome to this free event. Call 609-652-0230 to register or for more information.

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▶ Spring Family Portraits Friday, March 10, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM at Spruce Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Avenue, EHT. Join us for a free, fun, Spring family portrait! Capture family memories forever in a family portrait! Call to register for a time slot or for more information (609)569-0376 ▶ March Madness Party Tuesday, March 14, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at New Day Family Success Center 622 S. New York Road, Galloway.

You are invited to our March Madness Family Night! We will be playing games, enjoying snacks, and even learning a bit about the History of Basketball! All are welcome to this free, fun, family event! Call 609-652-0230 to register or for more information. ▶ Na onal Pie Day Tuesday, March 14, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Spruce Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Avenue, EHT. Do you love pie? Come help us celebrate National Pie Day by getting a slice of free pie! Call 609-569-0376 to register.

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↘Continued from 7 ▶ Cooking with Kids- Irish Potatoes Wednesday, March 15, 4 to 5pm at Spruce Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Avenue, EHT. This month we are featuring how to make Irish Potatoes! This is a free, fun, family event! Call 609-569-0376 to register or for more information.

▶ Be Debt Free- Money Leaks Tuesday, March 21, 6 to 7pm at New Day Family Success Center 622 S. New York Road, Galloway.

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Learn new techniques on spending, saving, and budgeting money. Resources from Financial Peace University Curriculum. Valued at $100 and it’s all being offered for free! Call 609-652-0230 to

register or for more information. ▶ Yoga Wednesday, March 22, 7 to 7:30pm at New Day Family Success Center 622 S. New York Road, Galloway.

Take some time to get your mind and body right with a free 30 minute yoga session. Join us after the workout for free healthy smoothies! Call 609-652-0230 to register.

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Shore Wellness Groups Eating Disorders Discussion/ Support Group This monthly peer run group provides an opportunity for those with eating disorders to share with others, learn practical skills/tools, and work toward recovery. Meetings will be 6:15 pm the first Monday of each month at The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County, 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 8, Galloway. Call 609 6523800 or jangelini@mhanj.org.

“Speak of the Spectrum” Meeting This group meeting is for LGBTQ individuals as well as supportive family/ friends to discuss experiences, learn about the community, find support and discuss relevant topics. Meets 6 pm on the first Monday of each month. Participants should be at least age 16. Hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County, 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 8. For more information, call 652-3800.

Caregiver Support Group A support group for anyone caring for a child, spouse, sibling, parent or friend is held bi-monthly. Topics include: local resources, coping skills, self-care and support. Meets first and third Wednesday of every month at Royal Suites, 214 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway. Offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County in partnership with the Cape Atlantic Caregiver Coalition. Call Cathy at 652-3800 ext. 310.

Enough Stuff Family Support Group A monthly meeting is held for family members of individuals who are finders/keepers, formerly known as hoarders. Coping strategies, resources, education and other topics will be covered. Meetings are 1 pm on the third Wednesday of each month at the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County, 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 8, Galloway. Call 609 652-3800 or jangelini@mhanj.org

Depression & Anxiety Support Groups Peer-run support groups for individuals living with depression and anxiety are meeting in (3) Atlantic County locations: 6 pm Wednesdays at Central United Methodist Church Basement, 5 Marvin Ave, Linwood; 3 pm on Thursdays at AtlantiCare, 3rd floor, 501 Scarborough Drive, Egg Harbor Township, and 1 pm on Tuesdays at AtlantiCare, 120 S. White Horse Pike, Suite #2, Hammonton. Topics include wellness tools, mutual support and community resources. Offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County.

Call Carolyn at 652-3800 ext. 303.

MARCH 9 - 22, 2017

OCEAN CITY EVENTS Mr. Mature Pageant and Doo Dah Parade Regis Philbin will be master of ceremonies for Ocean City’s fourth annual Mr. Mature America Pageant on April 8. Tickets ($25 to $35) are available at oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice, by calling 609-399-6111, or in-person at the City Hall Welcome Center or the Welcome Center on the Route 52 causeway.

The pageant is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday (April 8) on the Ocean City Music Pier. Mr. Mature, a tribute to men ages 55 and older, is the first and only event of its kind in the nation. It opens with a raucous production number, includes talent and poise competitions, and mixes h u m o r with nostalgia. Philbin’s quick wit will be a perfect fit. In addition to hosting, the popular TV personality will conduct on-stage interviews with contestants. More than 10, a record number in the pageant’s short history, will vie for the title. Celebrity judges will include Miss New Jersey Brenna Weick and QVC on-air host Bethanie Lori.

Mark Soifer, the founder of the pageant and of many other special events in Ocean City, will be honored with a “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Soifer retired at the end of 2016 at the age of 84, after a 45-year career as public relations director for the city.

Earlier in the day, Philbin will serve as grand marshal in the Doo Dah Parade, Ocean City’s season-opening celebration of all things humorous. ▶ DOO DAH PARADE The 32nd annual Doo Dah Parade will start at noon Saturday, April 8, and feature marching bands, floats, a grand marshal and a brigade of more than 500 basset hounds. The traditional finale at the end of the parade route at the Ocean City Music

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Pier includes a “Pie-asco,” in which everybody is invited to smoosh their friends with shaving-cream pies.

The parade route starts at Sixth Street and travels downtown Asbury Avenue to 12th Street, then turns to the Boardwalk at 12th Street and finishes at the Ocean City Music Pier (Boardwalk between Eighth and Ninth streets). The route this year will include special viewing areas (free) with emcees in the downtown at City Hall and on the boardwalk at the Music Pier. Registration is open to any individuals or groups who would like to participate in the parade. Sign up online at ocnj.us/ Doo-Dah-Parade.

Basset hound owners can use the same form to register. ▶ TICKETS CURRENTLY ON SALE Tickets for the following shows are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609-399-6111, or in-person at the City Hall Welcome Center or the Roy Gillian Welcome Center on the Route 52 causeway.

• OC- Con: OC-Con Comic Festival, April 1-2, Ocean City Music Pier. Special guests Billy Dee Williams and Seth Gilliam.

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• Philly Soul and Rock & Roll: Concert to benefit American Legion Post 524, May 6, Ocean City Music Pier.

• Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience: Pets perform amazing stunts and acrobatics, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 10, Ocean City Music Pier.

• KC and the Sunshine Band: Dance concert by the iconic band, 7:30 p.m. May 28, Ocean City Music Pier.

• Ocean City Theatre Company’s Children’s Series: Five morning stage shows on the Music Pier July 3 to Aug. 1 • Ocean City Pops and Ocean City Theatre Company Musicals: “Fiddler on the Roof” (July 11 to 14) and “Mary Poppins” (August 8 to 11).

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Cruz: My sister Lily is really into scuba diving and my sister Meadow loves cheerleading and art. Everyone has tried a little surfing and skateboarding but it is really just me and my Dad who do it all the time. My Mom likes to hang on the beach and take photos and videos of me surfing.

What has been your favorite part about staying in San Clemente, CA for the past few months?

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Catching bigger waves this winter in California

Cruz: When I first started surfing I was 3 yrs old and my parents made me wear a life vest because I couldn’t swim yet.

How about skateboarding?

Cruz: I was 4 yrs old when I went to the skatepark for the first time. The waves had been flat for a couple days so my Dad took me the the skatepark to try it.

When I was a kid I loved candy, what is your favorite candy? (If your parents let you have candy) Cruz: I don’t really have a favorite candy but my favorite cereal is Lucky Charms. My Mom only lets me eat it on my birthdays.

So with 7 th St Surf Shop being one of your sponsors, what was it like to have your fi rst storefront billboard?

Cruz: I was so stoked to see my photo in the window at 7th Street. I saw it for the first time with all my cousins and family which made it really awesome. Yewww!

When you are not surfi ng or skateboarding, what are your favorite things to do?

Cruz: Surfing and skateboarding are my favorite things to do. I also love to draw and paint monsters, flip around like a ninja, and have sleepovers with all my cousins.

What is your favorite thing about surfing?

Cruz: I really love surfing with my Dad. Surfing is so fun! I love cut

backs. I love barrels. I love massive floaters and airs...

Who is your favorite superhero?

Cruz: My favorite superhero is the Hulk. I like big muscles and my favorite color is green.

If you had to listen to one song to get you pumped before a surf or a skate, what would it be?

Cruz: The song “The Sound of Sunshine” by Michael Franti is my happy surf song. My Dad used that song in a surf video he made of me surfing at 4 yrs old so I really like it, it’s happy.

What do you like most about skateboarding?

Cruz: I am stoked when I land new tricks and I like hanging out with my friends at the skatepark.

Where is your favorite place to surf so far on your journeys?

Cruz: Lower Trestles in CA is my favorite surf spot so far. When I am taking a break on the beach in-between sessions, it’s super fun to make rock sculptures and forts out of the driftwood on the beach with my sisters.

Are there any tricks you have been working on that we need to know about?

Cruz: I’m working on heel flips in skateboarding and I want to ollie down an eight stepper before I turn 8 yrs old. In surfing I have been trying to get my arms and shoulders in the best spot for stronger turns.

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Can’t wait to surf and skate with you when you get back. See you back in New Jersey in a couple months.

Cruz: Thanks Willie. It will be so fun to surf and skate with you when we get home. I’ll see you soon.

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most snow; we saw temperatures reach the 60's and 70's causing it to be the warmest February on record.

There was even some extremely rare severe thunderstorms to round out the month.

As we roar toward Spring the area continues to be in a slight drought. The northern part of the state is in a moderate drought so we are lucky in that sense in that our area has seen more rain than areas to our north. March is typically our wettest month of the year, mostly due to the wild temperature swings and coastal storms. This month is also known for high winds as well.

Temperatures in March will begin to rise, although we can expect some stretches of cold weather and some days that it will be much warmer than normal. While some snow cannot be ruled out in the month of March, most of the precipitation that falls will be rain.

April and May are very similar months in terms of precipitation.

We see an average of 3.62 inches of rain in April and 3.35 inches of rain in May. We will see our fair share of cooler days. The average date for the last frost near the coast is anywhere between April 21st and April 30th . Areas inland can still see a frost during the fi rst ten days of May. As we get to Mothers day, the weather starts to warm up and the days of cool nights and jacket weather are gone. Also in May, keep in mind we are nearing the start of Severe Weather Season for our area. While severe weather cannot be ruled out in April or Early May, typically most of the severe thunderstorms we get are between Memorial Day and Labor Day. As you can see, Spring has a little bit of everything. The dark days of winter are behind us and all of us are looking forward to more day light, longer days, shorter nights and more time at the sun and eventually at the beach and boardwalk. That will be here soon, but in the mean time enjoy the warmer temperatures everyone!

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n celebration of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day- conveniently falling on a Friday, March 17th for long-weekending revelerswe’ve pulled together our short list of worthwhile Irish-themed restaurants, taverns and pubs in the Atlantic City region.

Since most didn’t have specific St. Pat’s menus available by press time, we’ve instead chosen to work in terms of categories and house specialties.

The Classic Any conversation about St. Patrick’s Day regionally should probably begin with the area’s most venerable Gaelic institution, Atlantic City’s Irish Pub. Tucked away at 164 St. James Place- between Tennessee and New York Avenues- just a half-block from the beach, this facility possesses an extensive history dating back to Prohibition and beyond.

In addition to their old-school Irish street cred, The Pub offers some

Revelers at McGettigans 19th Hole of A.C’s best cheap eats, like their famous $4 daily soup and sandwich special.

The Modernist Ri-Ra Irish Pub at The Tropicana, where in addition to the regular menu they also serve a full brunch on weekends, just happens to offer a delightful sounding Irish Breakfast all day, every day. For starters, we love this breakfast-for-dinner (or lunch,

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for that matter) thinking. Included on this platter are a duet of fried eggs, Irish sausages and rashers (bacon) B&W puddings, grilled tomato, pan seared mushrooms, imported baked beans and toast.

Also featured on their regular menu are traditional corned beef and cabbage, beef and Guinness stew or the Irish ‘Boxty’ an Irish potato crepe served with mashed potatoes and green beans plus a choice of chicken and leek, beef & Guinness or cottage pie.

Off-the-beaten-path.

Just north of Absecon Island, Brigantine’s St. George’s Pub (4282 Harbor Beach Blvd.) has become that bedroom community’s unofficial local’s favorite watering hole.

Food here is surprisingly more upscale than their strip mall/dive bar facade would suggest, including both shepherd’s pie and Irish lamb stew.

Cape May County: A few miles to the south is one of the shore’s most underrated restaurants, O’Donnell’s Pour House in Sea Isle City. The menu here fea-

tures a unique steak house element; twenty different sauce options for various proteins, ranging from various demi-glaces for meats to a fantastic roasted jalapeño and red onion butter for seafood.

A trio of Irish-inspired mainstays remain available year-round; bangers and mash, Black and Tan mac and cheddar and an exemplary beef-as opposed to traditional lamb- version of Shepherd’s Pie. Location, location, Location: For diners seeking an authentic environment to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day festivities, it’s hard to imagine a location regionally that compares to the lively, convivial pub atmosphere of McGe gan’s 19th Hole (500 South New York Road) in Galloway Township.

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That was the beginning of Boardwalk Beans - although the couple didn’t yet know that it would become a business.

After his coffee revival that night in a restaurant, Gambrano said he began a quest to find the best whole beans and make the perfect cup of coffee at home.

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Germano used to work for Ireland, back when Ireland had a small store in a casino. “I was really into coffee, I had the beret, the turtleneck - the whole thing,” he said. When Ireland was bought out, he moved on to other jobs and got used to drinking lessthan-amazing coffee, he said. Some years later he met Cianfrani, who drank coffee with freshly-ground beans, and he began to get interested in wholebean coffee again. One night they had

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Their roaster, which sits outside on space they rent from the nearby sub shop, can handle up to 7 lbs of green coffee a go, but Cianfrani says they prefer to roast in small batches under 5 lbs. Boardwalk Beans roasts to order, so they don’t leave their bagged coffee hanging around. In fact, they have a subscription plan called the Rolling Chair Service, that delivers personally-roasted coffee direct to your door.

“We want to get people to fall in love with coffee,” said Cianfrani. “We want them to have an outstanding cup that changes their lives.” Cianfrani, honest and self-effacing, then adds, “It might sound a little silly - how can a cup of coffee change my life? - but it’s really a quality of life thing.”

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Gambrano, who jokes about reaching coffee nerd status, knows about the equipment. Cianfrani can talk about coffee dealers and harvests. And they are both utterly passionate about helping you make a delicious cup of coffee

at home. Boardwalk Beans was at the Bartram Avenue farmers’ market in Atlantic City last year and the duo expect to return to the farmers’ market circuit this summer.

The company is offering 2 lbs of personally-roasted Boardwalk Beans coffee to a lucky Route 40 Member this month. The winner will be drawn from a hat at the end of the month. If you’re not already a Route 40 Member, it’s just $5 a month or $50 a year to support local journalism and our small business partners. Check out www.rtforty.com for fresh Atlantic County news and features.

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The Family “Blessing Jar” Took on a New Meaning

By Samantha Gill

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feel like a bit of a Mommy-fraud at the moment.

Maybe you know how that goes. You say something to your kids over and over, and then you don’t do what you tell them to do. Painful, right? I mean nine times — OK, eight times — out of 10, you’re good to go. But then there’s a whole grey area that screws everything up in the “Mommy SOPs” (standard operating procedures.)

You feel the need to “protect them” and “not worry them” or “put undue stress on them,” so you may leave out information you might otherwise tell them so their minds stay in the now, in the present. Then all of the sudden, the

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universe decides to throw a wrench in the Mommy SOPs. If you were to walk into my house, it would be like walking into Etsy. Signs all over the place telling anyone and everyone how “we roll” in our “tribe.” “Scatter Sunshine All Along the Way!” “You ROCK!” “Don’t Forget to Play!” (I know, I know… barf, right?) But it is what it is — we are a house of “get some happiness and blessings whether you want it or not.” I even have a blessing jar. It has little sheets of paper next to it, and anyone and everyone can write down a blessing and put it in the jar. Or if you’re like my 6-year-old, who is on the spectrum and can’t write completely yet and thinks outside the box, just take the lid off and shout your blessing into the jar. That works, too.

How do we “roll” in our tribe, you ask? How do I preach it? When my 6-year-old is having a bad day, she and her service dog have a lot they can do together. I do the best I can

to help with this and try my best to stay positive and say positive things to her and her 8-year-old sister. When the oldest is feeling anxiety coming on or feels unhappy, I give her a pep talk: “We can do this! Girls can do anything! Don’t give up!” There are days I am off the mark. I have a “Mommy’s mad day,” a “Mommy’s not happy day” just like every other human being.

And that’s when I know they were listening because I get it back, “Hey Mom, girls can do anything! Relax!” (so they were listening to me!)

I have always told my girls never to shy away from who they are.

Don’t be afraid of what others think. For example, I’ll say, “Their opinion means nothing. I love you.

You love you” or “Don’t worry about those people, they don’t know any better. I am here for both of you.

I promise.” And again, they give it back — another person honked their car horn at me and then again as they passed me on the highway, and my oldest said, “Don’t let that ruin your day, Mom.” Some days as my oldest grows older, her love, passion and sense of humor grow. But now, her anxiety is growing, too. We’re addressing it and openly talking about it and sharing it. There’s no shame. Just as there was no shame when we talked about my youngest’s medical problems and special needs initially and still do. If we don’t educate and share, how are we to move forward? How are we to remain positive and make changes?

And then it happened. In the fall I had minor knee surgery. After the surgery, I ended an eight-year job and took a new one. I was in a sudden (minor) motor vehicle accident.

Then I was very suddenly laid off from this new job. Oh, and my oldest needs oral/mouth surgery and my youngest will have an admission for seizure monitoring in a month’s time… Boom. All within six-month’s time. Just. Like. That.

So why do I feel like a Mom-fraud, you ask? Because I didn’t tell my kids I lost my job. I didn’t tell my kids I was sad, anxious and completely filled with worry and fear. I still haven’t. Every day I get up and act happy, take a shower, get dressed and walk around like nothing at all unusual is happening when in truth it’s completely the opposite.

Here I have been preaching to them about talking about your feelings and

not hiding your sadness, but I feel like I swallow a ball of sadness, worry, fear and anxiety every day and face the day ahead of me. I recently responded to a friend who asked “How are you?” with, “Oh, I am holding it together with one bobby pin.

In a way, I think this might be helping me through this diffi cult time. Let me explain this better. I am not saying anyone should ever pretend not to have sadness, etc. I believe quite the opposite. But I am saying I actually “went with the flow” — I didn’t exactly announce what I was feeling, but I did follow our lead and have continued to do what we’ve been doing all along.

You see, I am actually using my blessing jar. I didn’t use it much before. I am now using it more than ever, and not because I have to — I really want to. My friend stopped by with a supportive card, chocolate and flowers the other day, and that went in my blessing jar. My other friend stopped by with a balance she had left on her gift card. “You can use the rest, you need it more than me until your unemployment kicks in. Love you,” she wrote in a note. I cried. Her whole note went into the blessing jar. Literally. I had enough money to get gas. The receipt went into the blessing jar.

But there’s more… the kids. I am seeing more of them. Doing more with them. We have watched a ton of movies together, and we have made a town the was the length of the living room. I actually “played.” I signed up with the PTO to volunteer at my girls’ school. And as a social worker, I reached out to my church, I offered and am helping them to start a support group for parents of children with special needs and for children of divorce. My migraines, my painful migraines that can bring tears to my eyes — I still get them.

My sadness, my depression — yes, it’s there. My worry, my anxiety — yup, all there, following me like Linus’s blanket. But I am realizing I can handle this exactly like I am preaching to my own girls. I don’t have to stuff in my feelings; I can be proactive in some capacity.

I can’t put it “on them.” So I will do as I say. I will “Scatter Sunshine All Along the Way” or at least take the lid off the blessing jar and shout my blessing into it if I don’t have time to write one down. Whatever works.

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MARCH 9 - 22, 2017

The Impact Of One Life … and what we can learn from that

By Jeff Whitaker

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n a world where so many people these days go to great pains to isolate themselves from others (electronically and otherwise), it’s refreshing to think about how much each of our lives really do impact the lives of others whether we intend to or not.

Recently, the New York Times reported the death of William Liebenow. He was 97. You may or may not have heard of this former Navy Lieutenant. What I am sure of, is that you’ve heard of the fellow Naval Officer he rescued in 1943.

It happened under the cover of darkness in the South Pacific. Lt. Liebenow skippered a patrol torpedo

boat into enemy waters to rescue the sailors of PT-109. The sailors survived an attack by a Japanese destroyer and it was Liebenow’s job to rescue them from a hostile island. Among the 11 crew members who survived was 26 year old John F. Kennedy.

Had Lieutenant Liebenow not succeeded in his rescue how different our world would have been. Amazingly, Liebenow went on to pilot a PT boat that saved more than 60 survivors of another sinking ship. This Naval Officer was also on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. It makes me think of the ripple effect of a smooth stone tossed from the shore line, skipping across a glassy lake surface. It’s waves go on and on and it only takes one stone. Granted, we won’t all have the same effect, but we do all have an effect of one sort or another.

How we interact with our spouse, our children, friends and co-workers has an effect that’s impossible to fully measure. You may think you’re not making an impression or influencing

hole, doesn’t he?” Yes, he does. Yes, she does. We are all interconnected to the people around us far more than we might realize.

We will never know the countless lives and future lives which were impacted by the life and actions of Lt. William Liebenow. But we do know this, his death is a very real reminder to all of us to make our lives count and live up to the responsibility we all have to approach each day to make a difference and add value to others.

a direction or decision for others, but you are. What you do, how you act, react or interact has far reaching implications.

There is a line from the movie It’s A Wonderful Life where the angel Clarance says to George Bailey, “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful

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Georgia’s Corner Put Your Best Fork Forward

By Georgia Saler RDN from Vitality Nutrition and Wellness Center in Linwood

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arch is my favorite month because it is National Nutrition Month, the time of new beginnings and the start of the growing season. It is a time to try new foods, re-commit to a healthier lifestyle or simply to eat more nutrient dense veggies. The theme this year is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.”

How are you going to put your best fork forward this month?

We all know that eating a healthy diet is one of the foundational pillars of good health, but did you know that sleep, exercise and emotional well being also have an interconnected role to your well being. If you don’t sleep well, you won’t eat well. If you don’t eat well, you won’t have the energy to sustain physical activity, if you eat packaged, processed food from a window, you are lacking your optimal energy, happiness and vitality.

There is the never ending challenge to eat poorly because we make excuses

that we are too busy, too tired, or that it is too expensive to eat well. I am here to help you make small gradual steps that will be life changing. Realize that it is what you do most of the time that is setting your foundation for disease prevention, longevity, and vitality. Instead of thinking that eating healthy is depriving you, think about including more healthy foods like veggies, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds and high quality protein into your diet.

My clients often tell me that they are surprised to see how their grocery bills are cut by 30% by not purchasing the pre-packaged processed foods with a long shelf life.

The importance of food choices affects hunger, cravings, and activity levels. Protein needs increase as we age. Women over the age of 40 who are gaining weight are either not getting enough sleep or not getting enough protein. Only 8% of people are consuming 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables, are within 5 pounds of their ideal body weight, and exercise 5 times a week, which are recommended for optimal health.

Tips to Put your Best Fork Forward.

Pick 2-3 and practice until it is natural and then add more.

1. Include Vegetables at Lunch and Dinner 2. Eat 1-2 fruits a day 3. Eat beans 3-4 times a week 4. Limit extra sugars in your diet to no more than 30 grams 5. Include foods in their natural state 6. Take a multivitamin 7. Eat yogurt daily 8. Eat fermented foods like sauerkraut 9. Avoid eating “fast food” 10. Learn to read a food label 11. Eat seasonally and locally 12. Plan your meals 13. Stop eating in your car 14. Include a salad with each meal 15. Add spinach or kale to your smoothie 16. Eat fruit or nuts for a snack 17. Pack your lunch 18. Bypass the donuts that your co-worker brought in 19. Have a home packed lunch swap with a co-worker 20. Eat less foods with a food label

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he good news: we were going to Florida and staying with my in-laws. The bad news: we were going to Florida and staying with my in-laws. My wife is the most forgiving person I know. As for me, I have been her life’s work in that regard.

My relationship with the in-laws has always been strained and with good cause in my view but I have strived to take the high road, occasionally. So when it was suggested we go to Florida and stay with them for a week, I balked. I was in the early stages of recuperating from a surgical procedure which was highly stressful not only for me but probably more so for my wife. We had been free diving deep in the waters of life for too long and Florida represented the hyperbaric chamber we needed so I made the flight reservations to go. I packed my olive branch into the bag the airline charged me extra for and shoehorned myself into an aisle seat for which the airline also charged me extra.

For us northerners, there is something magical about heading into our local terminal bracing against the cold and a little more than a couple hours later walking out of a Florida terminal seeing palm trees and feeling the warmth. My mother in law was there to greet us as promised.

When we arrived at their condo, the fridge was stocked with items on my personal food pyramid. There were cheeses, hot dogs and shrimp to mention a few and on the table a plate of baked goods.

Perhaps I had been a bit too harsh in my judgment. They live in a 55 and Way Over Community. Walking with my cane, I fit in nicely. We were introduced to all of their friends which was followed by a description of their medical issues. “He was a cab driver in New York and had a stroke at 53 years of age. It’s a miracle he is alive.” That’s how it went all week.

While sitting at the pool, we checked the temperature at home which was in the 30’s and appreciated our good fortune. I was recuperating in the warmth and my wife was finally relaxing in a chaise lounge with a good book. Her parents took us out to dinner and showed us around the town. They couldn’t do enough for us and I began to feel like a stone that has had its

rough edges polished to a high sheen by endless wave action. My in-laws are 78 and 83. Perhaps it was time. On our last night, they invited us to karaoke at the community’s club house. I looked around and saw members with walkers, crutches, oxygen, etc. and thought to myself so this is what my future holds. Not my best moment. When the karaoke started the words were projected onto what looked like a movie screen and the hostess got the ball rolling with a perky tune that got everyone’s attention. One by one, members got up and impressed me with their singing prowess with selections by Frank Sinatra and Willie Nelson among others.

My father in-law appropriately performed an energetic version of his theme song, Sinatra’s My Way. When a woman with a cane got up and belted out Uptown Funk you could really see that this group was having a blast and they do this every Friday night. It could have been the bottle of Scotch on one of the tables. I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket but we were being pushed, prodded and coaxed to sing something. Finally, I conceded figuring that we probably weren’t going to see most of these people again and if we do they won’t remember us anyway. My wife and I got up and performed Folsom Prison Blues

by Johnny Cash. I was told we rocked the house. The bar was that low.

The next morning feeling warm and well rested, we packed our bags and waited for my in laws to give us a ride to the airport. They were very gracious during our stay and very happy to share their community and friends with us. I’d like to think that some fences have been mended and my earlier opinions softened a bit.

When traveling by air, I get a bit anxious about getting to the airport. I actually love flying but the hassle of getting to the airport, checking bags, getting through security and arriving at the gate in plenty of time is something I like to do without delay. So, with my mother in law at the wheel we pulled out of the complex and were on our way. We left in plenty of time so I relaxed and thought about our week in the community. Many residents live alone but there was a sense of unity with people looking out for each other, meeting around the pool or clubhouse and discussing everything from politics to medications. They were in a way, a family.

All things considered, it was a pleasant existence. That’s when I saw us zip past the exit for I-95 North, the route to the airport. I calmly asked my mother in law what we were doing. “Oh, we’re taking the scenic route,” she replied. My head flopped back into the headrest and my wife simply gave me a firm squeeze on the arm.

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Decisions Determine Destiny The Rose of Confidence

by Matthew Maher, of Coastal Christian Church

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Famous proverb states, “Pride comes before a fall.” You can be certain that every fall leaves you on the ground with a decision to make from that downward position.

If you need a picture on pride to teach a lesson, use my failure and the ripple effect of pain it caused.

My fall landed me in prison, but

that is the least of the burden I carry and not the reason I share my conviction. I share because I do not want to see anyone take a fall because they ignored their pride. The headline read, “Local professional soccer player involved in fatal DUI accident.” That was the sickening obvious fact, but the underlying root story would never be read.

My decision to drink and drive on March 7 th , 2009, stemmed from a

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thorn disguised as a rose; the rose of confi dence.

Eight years ago, this month, my pride was at an all time high. So high that I masked my emotional pain of a torn ACL in a professional soccer game at the Spectrum in Philadelphia.

I knew my professional career was uncertain the very moment it happened; but the mental trauma only watered my pride further.

My pride wouldn’t allow me to admit what I was feeling internally —fear for my future. Pride makes you fake strong, but in reality, it keeps you weak. And as I refused to admit that I was weak, I ignorantly chose to settle my pain in a bar full of sympathizers.

I had a choice after my first fall, my injury, but I neglected the proper response of reliance on my faith and God’s bigger purposes. Six days later, I found myself wrapping my head around the State Troopers words, “The other driver is deceased.” Those words are imprinted on my mind and heart and the mental pain fuels its purpose in my life.

Now I choose humility so that humiliation doesn’t have to choose me.

And my pride is at an all time low and that’s a good thing. But I also know that he who believes to have removed all pride is never humble enough. The war I wage with pride is a daily battle.

I now know that nobody wants to reveal the thorns in their character and that’s why we display the rose.

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My pride cost an innocent man his life. What will pride cost you?

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Interesting facts about St. Patrick's Day ● Arguably the most famous St. Patrick's Day parade in the world, the New York City parade is more than 250 years old. The Big Apple's first St. Patrick's Day parade took place on March 17, 1762, when Irish soldiers serving in the British military marched through the city.

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● The United States is not the only place to enjoy a spirited celebration of St. Patrick. Montreal, Canada, whose city flag includes a shamrock, has held an annual St. Patrick's Day parade since 1824.

Elsewhere in Canada, Toronto hosts an annual St. Patrick's Day parade that typically attracts more than 100,000 spectators. ● Irish ranks among the top five ancestries in nearly every state in the United States. The lone exceptions are New Mexico and Hawaii. Irish leads the way in Delaware, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. ● While corned beef has become synonymous with St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the United States, the corned beef eaten in the United States is not the corned beef familiar to people in Ireland. That's because the corned beef eaten in the U.S. is largely from kosher Jewish butchers, whose corned beef is made from brisket, a tougher cut of meat taken from the front of the animal, whereas the corned beef produced in Ireland comes from the hindquarter. ● Another food associated with St. Patrick's Day, Irish soda bread gets its unique name from its ingredients.

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It might seem like a fantasy for a lot of today’s undergraduates who feel buried under student loans and job uncertainty. But a project at Stockton University is working toward giving students a real-life, tangible profession.

“Land is not hard to get to farm – it’s hard to get to own, but it’s not hard to get to farm,” said Ron Hutchison, an associate professor of sustainability and biology who also helps coordinate Stockton’s Sustainable Farm. “We’d really like to send our students out with a checklist of things that they need: If you can get a loan from the bank for $40,000 and you have access to land, here’s the tools you need, have at it.”

Students can work on the Stockton farm as interns, earning credits for courses, and learning skills that they could use professionally. Hutchison said the longer-term goal is to learn how to farm as efficiently as possible on the land that is available in the area, and to pass that knowledge on to students.

With a $40,000 loan for tools, and one to two acres, it should be possible to pay back that money within a couple of years, he said.

This type of farming is called French Intensive, explained Cat Clarke, Stockton’s sustainability coordinator. There are small farms set up under this model that can be run by just one person, she said. “There are people doing this. We’re trying to work off

their model and fit it to our climate, growing on one and a half to two acres.”

Right now, on a corner of the Stockton University campus in Galloway Township, Clarke, Hutchison and a team of interns are growing varieties of spinach and other greens in a new greenhouse that they recently installed. The greenhouse is on rails and they are going to put more down so they can move it from one part of the field to another as needed.

They are growing grains to see what works best in the high-acid pinelands soil with a dream of maybe helping out a local brewing industry one day. And they are doing a lot of composting, thanks to an on-campus project and help from the pulp from Greens & Grains’ juices and smoothies and coffee grounds supplied by ROOTS Craft Cafe at The Exchange.

Students started running the farm in 2012 with a small grant from Stockton. Last year, Hutchison and Clarke came on board to provide more guidance to the students.

They produce and sell vegetables as well as running experiments, so the students also learn about farm sales.

And they have some big challenges. There is no water or electricity on the farm. One student intern now is working on a solar project that will help power a blower for the greenhouse. Other students have helped build and maintain a water tank system to store rainwater and irrigate some of the fields.

Being off the grid appeals to some of the students, Hutchison and Clarke agreed. “We could easily run a line (for water), but the challenge kind of makes it really cool. The same with electricity,” said Hutchison. The farm does have one piece of machinery- a tiller that uses gas, but beyond that the farm runs as a real-life experiment in sustainability.

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By Leslie Jespersen, owner Marsolluna Media & Marketing

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ften I find myself getting frustrated online when I see people blindly sharing stories just based on the headlines when in fact, the content of the actual article is conflicting. Even worse, when someone shares a misleading photo with a false quote! We’ve all heard the cliche, “Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.” It’s a cliche for a reason!

How many times in the last month have you come across a headline that looks something like this: “This Celeb Under Fire for Performing Controversial Act!”? Of course, you HAVE to click and see what it is, only to be sorely disappointed to find out that either there was nothing controversial about the story, or even worse, the story was one paragraph long and had nothing to do with the headline at all. Did you take notice of the number of ads and pop-ups on that page? This is called “clickbait”.

Each time a viewer clicks on that link and opens that webpage, every single one of those ads registers an “impression” and that is how the website makes money. There are no rules that tell websites that they have to print factual information, or that headlines have to match content. This is why we must view internet and social media access as a privilege. Whether an email subject line, or the title of an article someone shared on Facebook, as information consumers, it is our job to make smart decisions on what we choose to open, read, view, and believe.

Unfortunately, there is an abundance of users who read a headline and click “share” without clicking, reading, and deciding if what they’re spreading is true, appropriate, and should be passed on.

On the flip side, I know there are some of us out there who are so scared of social media and the internet that we are afraid to ever click on anything, never give our email addresses out, and are fearful to make a purchase online.

To this, I say, “just be smart!”. Here are some best practices to make sure what you’re interacting with online is safe: • Secure Server: If you’re making a purchase, there should be some type of reassurance like a security badge on the webpage, and the web address should begin with, “https” as opposed to “http”.

• Never share your credit card information via Facebook Messenger.

This app is monitored and, in my opinion, not a safe bet. Ask to call the person or text the number via phone instead.

• Don't be afraid to provide your email address if you're being provided with valuable tools or information. You always have the opportunity to unsubscribe if you find yourself getting too many emails. I also recommend an app called Unroll.Me which helps organize your barrage of emails!

• Take a few minutes to Google or look up a story you want to share on Snopes.com to confirm the story’s validity. You can also tell sometimes if the website is legitimate if they have a physical address or contact information listed on the bottom of the page.

Is your head spinning yet? Don’t stress. Remember that the internet search bar is your friend if you are questioning the validity of an article, website, or email. Technology is here to stay and it doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating.

Want to learn more? Watch my #FreeTipFriday training videos at Facebook.com/MarsollunaMedia.

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