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November 2nd – 11th small town, big taste!

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PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS L = 2 Course Lunch $12.18 D = 3 Course Dinner $27.18 TAVERN on the BAY Anchorage Tavern • 823 Bay Ave. D (609) 926-1776 FRIDAY, NOV. 2 TUESDAY, NOV. 6 Jason Klinke • 6-9pm Buona Vita • 801 Bay Ave. D (609) 788-0370 GREATE BAY • Chris EL TIPICO • FRIDAY, NOV. 9 Robin Van Duzee Simonini • 5-8pm CLANCY’S • Lou Careme’s Gourmet Restaurant • ACCC, BHP Mays Landing L (609) 343-4940 • 5-8pm Durham • 6-9pm FITZPATRICK’S • Clancy’s By The Bay • 101 E. Maryland Ave. L/D (609) 927-6969 MARSINI’S KITCHEN Jason Klinke • 6-9pm • Jason Klinke • 5-8pm GREGORY’S • Rob Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant • 800 Shore Rd. L/D (609) 927-2026 Budesa • 6-9pm SATURDAY, NOV. 3 Crab Daddy’s • 581 Ocean Hts. Ave. L/D (609) 788-0845 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7 SATURDAY, NOV. 10 ANCHORAGE • Crab Trap Restaurant • 2 Broadway D (609) 927-7377 DOC’S PLACE • Bill McGrady • JOSIE KELLY’S • Behn Doc’s Place • 646 Bay Ave. L/D (609) 926-0404 Jason Klinke • 6:30-9:30pm Gillice • 6-9pm 6-9pm El Tipico Mexican Taqueria • 560 New Rd. D (609) 653-8226 FITZPATRICKS • PASSION VINES • Behn WINDJAMMER • Fitzpatrick’s Deli & Steakhouse • 650 New Rd. L/D (609) 653-8155 Behn Gillice • 6-9pm Bill McGrady • 6-9pm Gillice • 2-4:30pm Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar • 900 Shore Rd. L/D (609) 927-6665 Greate Bay Country Club • 901 Mays Landing Rd. L/D (609) 927-5071 EAT DINE and BE SOCIAL CONTEST! November 2nd – 11th • 10 Day Dining Event (open to public during RW) 3-Course Prix-Fixe Dinner • 2 – Course Prix-Fixe Lunch Josie Kellys • 908 Shore Rd. L/D (609) 271-0269 GET SOCIAL & WIN Marsinis • 12 E. Maryland Ave. L/D (609) 904-6301 Take Pics of your Dining & Wine Selection Experience at the The Grilled Cheese & Crab Cake Co. • 55 W. Laurel Dr. L/D (609) 601-7533 Participating Locations and Post to  to Earn a Chance to WIN Sal’s Coal Fired Pizza • 201 New Rd. L/D (609) 927-8700 the Grand Prize Basket worth over $250!

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From House to Home From the Editor

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e are all familiar with the phrase “Home Sweet Home.” You may even have it hung on your wall or door mat. But what is it that makes a home so much more than a house?

Both a home and a house are defined as dwelling places, offering

four walls, a roof, and plumbing.

Houses, like homes come in all sizes and provide shelter from the obvious elements: rain, snow, cold and heat. But a home provides a reprieve from the less obvious but equally insidious elements: stress, anxiety, pressure, and judgement.

Home is where we belong. At the end of everyday, we all look forward to going home. It offers security and happiness, a haven from the stress and struggles of daily life.

Home is where we feel at ease and can recharge ourselves for the next day. It is also a place where we can express our own style and preferences. Check out Shore Local’s

special section in this issue, Home Style. It is full of ideas to express your unique style inside and outside your home.

Autumn is upon us and it offers many opportunities to make our homes even more cozy and welcoming. Check out Marci Lutsky’s column “Pumpkin Everything” on page 14 and maybe even try the pumpkin cookie recipe. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Fall is a great time to take on new home projects. Many decorate their porches or entrance ways with bales of hay, corn stalks, scarecrows, mums and pumpkins.

We would love to see your Autumn decorations. Send them to us at​ shorelocalnews@gmail.com​ and we will print some of them in our next issue.

So many good things are happening in our area schools. More and more teachers are using gardening as a catalyst to teach their students. See what they are cooking up at the Margate Middle School using ingredients the students grew themselves. See the pride in their smiles on page 8.

The Monarch butterflies are migrating now, heading south to cross the Delaware Bay. The Ventnor Community Center has created a beautiful rest stop for these travelers. Take a look at it on page 16.

Happy Autumn!

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Corn Maze Gives Eagles Fans A Taste of Super Bowl LII

By Eric Conklin

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his fall fans of the Philadelphia Eagles have the opportunity to walk through a fully-grown tribute to their team’s championship. Guests of Sahl’s Father Son Farms this season will experience the “Philly Special” themed corn maze, a nod to the trick play run by the Eagles during Super Bowl LII. Jeremy Sahl, the manager of the farm in Pomona, New Jersey, has prepared a corn maze each fall since 2009. Each year, Sahl gives the maze a different theme with a unique design.

The most recent design was last year’s maze with the farm’s logo to celebrate 150 years that his family has owned the property.

After seeing the buzz created by the Philly Special and being a die-hard Eagles fan, Sahl says he knew right

away what the design for his 2018 corn maze was going to be. “It’s almost like a no-brainer. If the Eagles win the Super Bowl, we have to do a tribute to them somehow,” said Sahl.

The Eagles ran the play during Super Bowl LII with 38 seconds left in the first half. The Eagles were short of the goal-line on 4th Down, leading the New England Patriots 15-12. Needing a

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score before halftime, the Eagles ran a play they dubbed the “Philly Special,” where QB Nick Foles faked an audible, RB Corey Clement received a direct snap who gave it to TE Trey Burton on a reverse, and Burton threw the ball to Foles for a touchdown, giving the Eagles a 22-12 lead. The Eagles would win the game 41-33, claiming their first Super Bowl championship in franchise history.

Since the Super Bowl, the trick play has become a sports phenomenon.

Tributes to it can be found on t-shirts, and other items. And the play has even been mimicked by other teams in the NFL, most recently by the Cleveland Browns on September 20th against the New York Jets.

Sahl says that preparing a corn maze like this takes months of preparation. The process begins by selecting

a design, so he first had to seek permission to use one of the team’s logos from their marketing department. The farmer then grows the corn until it is at the proper length. If the corn stalks are too short, the maze won’t be cut out properly. The growing process ended when the maze was cut in June. The maze is traced in the field, and then a team of workers cuts it into its specific shape.

While they introduced their Philly Special themed corn maze to the public on Saturday, September 22nd, that isn’t the only way to enjoy Sahl’s Father Son Farm. The farm has a playground, pig races, and a picnic area for families to use to spend an entire day on the farm.

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Garden Gourmet gets a Taste of France in Margate

By Tammy Thornton

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tudents at the Eugene A. Tighe Middle School in Margate enjoyed a delicacy straight from their own school garden. They sampled the French dish, ratatouille, as the featured cuisine for their Garden Gourmet - a regular event during their school lunches for both the Tighe Middle School and the William H.

Ross Elementary School. Students harvest the latest produce from their garden and are served a special dish using those vegetables and herbs during their lunch break. This event, fairly new for the Tighe School, was organized by Tighe School teacher, Danielle Ujcich with guidance from Jessica Cuevas, a third grade teacher at the Ross School. Mrs. Ceuvas, who has been a driving force behind the school gardens at both schools, led me to the Tighe School garden through the library, where the aroma of ratatouille wafted through the air. Students eagerly greeted Mrs. Cuevas and exclaimed how good it smelled. They were obviously looking forward to their turn at trying this vegetable-filled dish for lunch. Their

school garden was impressive, overflowing with produce such as yellow beans, black beans, squash, herbs, grapes, and the largest fig plant I have ever seen. For this recipe, eggplants, summer squash, basil, and tomatoes were harvested from their garden.

Ross School has been holding these events for several years and

School principal, Audrey Becker, “Not only do we hope to encourage the

These girls appear to enjoy ratatouille!

Seventh graders Jaden Hansen-Greenberg, Brandon Stolfo, Chayston LaBarre, and Charlie LaBarre wait for their serving from teacher Danielle Ujcich the Tighe School is working on expanding their program. Mrs. Ujcich has recently started a Courtyard Club at the Tighe School to develop activities in their courtyard garden. They are already planning another event for next month. In the words of Tighe

children to try new healthy recipes, but we also try to instill an appreciation of the farm to table process.

Many of our students do not have vegetable gardens at their homes, so our Margate Garden allows them an opportunity to experience how rewarding it can be to grow your own items.”

One 7th grade student, Hannah Frebowitz, has seen the full cycle of garden to table. She helped plant the garden, tended to it even in the summer months, and has participated in selling the produce for the school at the Margate Farmer’s Market. During this event, she was serving trays of

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samples of ratatouille to eager 6th graders. Many students were not new to this entree and requested second and even third helpings.

Seventh grader Kelsea Cooke said it had “lots of flavor.” Fellow seventh grader Breanna Fabi said, “It was delicious.” Another student chimed in, “It was such a pro!” I think that means they liked it?

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Host your Holiday Party or Event at The Carriage House or Gourmet Italian Cuisine Hannah Frebowitz, a seventh grade student, helps serve samples to students.

Seventh graders enjoyed their taste of ratatouille. Top, from left to right: Maggie Eidt, Francesca Ritzel, Jack Reardon, Gracie Pierce, and Kieran Brewster.

Bottom from left: Breanna Fabi and Kelsea Cooke.

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den, it’s a community affair both in progress and maintenance. Use of sustainable and organic practices are encouraged and the gardens serve as a living model of responsible food production and distribution. “Another goal is exposure to the benefits of seasonal, local, whole food cooking and eating, through the sampling of foods grown in the garden.” I’d say, “Mission accomplished!”

Tammy Thornton is a mom of four, a substitute teacher, and a Sunday school teacher. She is passionate about gardening and cooking, and loves the beach.

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Chung-Fan Chang exhibit: Kite XI ▶Now ▶ – November 14th Stockton University Art Gallery 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Chung-Fan Chang’s solo exhibit is on display now in Galloway. Join Chung-Fan Chang for a gallery talk on Wednesday, October 17th at 2:30pm.

Galloway Green Market ▶Thursdays ▶ from 4-7pm 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road Our Late Summer Market will offer the freshest produce, baked goods, and natural products around - plus browse the fine products from a few select crafters.

Forsythe Friday Morning Bird Walks ▶Fridays ▶ from 8-10am 800 Great Creek Rd. Oceanville Call 609-652-1665 for more information.

Funny Farm Fundraiser 4 Israel ▶Friday, ▶ September 28th at 11am Funny Farm Rescue 6908 Railroad Blvd. Mays Landing Join Funny Farm Rescue for a day filled with family, fun, food, and games all to raise awareness for childhood cancer. All proceeds go to Israel’s Cure. A donation of $10 per person is suggested at the door.

Events & Happenings Smithville Car Cruise ▶Friday, ▶ September 28th from 5-8pm Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd. See cars from a time gone by or bring your vintage ride to show. Free event and no registration fee for participants.

Nashville North Studios Fourth Friday ▶Friday, ▶ September 28th from 6-8pm 210 New Road #8 Linwood Join Nashville North Studios for this month’s Fourth Friday exhibit, Elise Cashman Bond and Kaleidoscope. Live music will be provided by Denizen Pine. Light refreshments served.

Scullville Terror in the Junkyard ▶Fridays ▶ and Saturdays from 7-11pm and Sundays from 7-10pm Flemings Junkyard 353 Zion Rd. Egg Harbor Township Terror in the Junkyard opens for the season on Friday, September 28th. Hayride tickets are $10, maze tickets are $5 and combo tickets are $13.

Ye Old Flea Market ▶Saturday, ▶ September 29th from 8am-2pm Greate Egg Harbor Township Historical Society Museum 6647 West Jersey

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Doors open at 4:30pm. $35 per person includes 10 bingo games with 3 bingo cards per game.

Patcong Creek Clamboree ▶Saturday, ▶ September 29th from 10am-2pm Kennedy Park 24 Broadway, Somers Point Clamboree is a celebration of the clamming traditions of the southern New Jersey shore. Activities include live music, clam chowder contests, a clam shucking contest, a clamshell pitching tournament, clamming demonstrations, exhibitors, and more!

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Proceeds benefit the Patcong Creek Foundation.

For more information on Clamboree and to buy tickets, please visit www. clamboree.com.

Mainfest with Ash Yoga ▶Sundays ▶ at 10am Enlightened Café 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor Come out to the Enlightened Cafe every Sunday morning to manifest and get your Spiritual Sunday on with Ashley Gordon.

Smithville Italian Festival ▶Saturday, ▶ September 29th from 11am-5pm Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd. Join Historic Smithville for a day live music and entertainment, fine New Jersey wine tasting, great food and desserts, artisan vendors, face painting, Italian Classic Cars and more.

Sea Isle City Harborfest ▶Saturday, ▶ September 29th from 11am-4pm Marina Park 42nd Place & the Bay This bay-side festival celebrates Sea Isle’s fishing and nautical history. Festival-goers will enjoy delicious seafood, live music, clam eating contest, and craft and specialty vendors.

Holy Spirit Designer Bag Bingo ▶Saturday, ▶ September 29th from 6-10pm Holy Spirit High School 500 S. New Rd. Absecon

Dancing at Somers Point Fire Co. 1 ▶Tuesdays ▶ from 7:30-10:30pm 455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point Live music for your dancing and listening enjoyment. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.

Galloway Township Music & Fireworks in the Park ▶Friday, ▶ October 5th from 5-8:30pm 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Join us at the Galloway Municipal Complex on Friday, September 7th for a night of music, fireworks, and fun. Live music by Hawkins Road from 5-7pm. A Spectacular Fireworks Display begins at dark. Don't forget your chairs and blankets.

Smithville Oktoberfest ▶Saturday, ▶ October 6th & Sunday, October 7th from 10am-5pm Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd. Join Historic Smithville for their legendary Oktoberfest celebration with 100+ unique juried crafters, live music and one of a kind food. Rain or shine.

Tour of the Tournament Waters ▶Saturday, ▶ October 6th from 4-7pm Duke O’ Fluke Higbee & Bay Ave. Somers Point Join the Patcong Creek Foundation

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Inside the Art of Eileen Raynes

By Steffen Klenk

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he Longport Public Library recently held a reception showcasing the work of local artist Eileen Raynes. Eileen is a native of South Jersey, and from a very young age, she has been fascinated by art.

“I’ve been painting since I was a little girl because it’s part of my world,” says Raynes. “My mom painted and so did my great uncles. I’ve always a paintbrush in my hand.”

Her family has been surrounded by art for generations. Tully Filmus, Eileen’s great uncle, was a well-known traditionalist and realist painter, best known for his portraits of Elenor Roosevelt and Dr. Jonas Salk.

During the 1960s, Eileen studied at Pratt Institute in New York where she worked alongside distinguished artists such as Philip Pearlstein, Jacob Landau, and Richard Lindner. She would go on to

pursue a living in real estate but would take up painting in her spare time.

Prior to selling her own art, she worked for the Circle Fine Art dealership, formerly located inside Bally’s Park Place, until its closing. In 2015, she entered the world of art and began painting full-time. Eileen says that in the past three years, she has seen the world in a different light. “I’ve become involved with other artists, attending their shows, and it’s almost like I’m see-

ing the world for the first time.”

Most of Eileen’s work focuses on a style of painting known as plein air. Plein air artists work mainly in an outdoor

setting, with a small workspace. Eileen says she became fascinated by plein air artists and the equipment they work with. She has also worked with oil and watercolors, painted on large canvases.

She has also begun experimenting with a limited palette of colors. One of her portraits, Apples in a Zorn, was

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created using four basic colors. Eileen has found that more artists are creating pieces with a confined palate. “You’re not putting out eighty colors to do the same thing, so it’s an adventure.”

Eileen’s work recently won first prize at the juried Senior Show at Ventnor Library and is slated to be featured in a juried show in Trenton next month. You can find Eileen’s work on showcase at Nashville North Studio in Linwood, and at the Ocean City Fine Arts League on Asbury Avenue.

Some of Eileen’s pieces will also be featured at the Longport Public Library until November. The library hosts monthly art receptions where guests can talk to the artists and interact with other enthusiasts and admirers. Local artists are featured every other month for guests to admire and enjoy.

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for a sunset tour of the Assault on Patcong Creek Tournament waters. Food and drinks will be provided.

Tickets are limited, so we will only be offering advanced ticket sales through our website. $50 per person or $80 per couple. All proceeds benefit the Patcong Creek Foundation.

Rocktoberfest ▶Saturday, ▶ October 6th at 5pm EHT Elks Lodge 1815 Mays Landing Road The 4th Annual Rocktoberfest is a traditional German beer, craft beer, and wine festival, with German and American Festival Foods and a tremendous array of beers and wines presented by Circle Liquor Store. Free music provided by Hawkins Road Allstar Band with special guests, Jill West, Pittsburg’s Queen of the Blues, and “Big Bob” Ernano, popular area vocalist from Northbound Train and the Brandon Ireland Band.

Northfield Volunteer Fire Company 3rd Annual Classic Car Show ▶Sunday, ▶ October 7th from 10am2pm 1475 Burton Ave. Come out for our 3rd Annual Classic Car Show benefiting the City of Northfield Ladies Auxiliary and the City of Northfield Fire Company.

Absecon Lighthouse presents Luscious Libations Octoberfest ▶Thursday, ▶ October 11th from 5:307:30pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall You are cordially invited to a very special evening to support and toast the Absecon Lighthouse. $50 per person. Live music by The Peptones, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and cash bar. To purchase tickets, go to www.abseconlighthouse. org and click on Events.

Upcoming Runs & Walks Egg Harbor Township Walk from Obesity ▶Saturday, ▶ September 29th at 11am AtlantiCare LifeCenter This is a "set your own pace" event.

We encourage you to walk (or run) as much or as little as you'd like, no pressure. For more information, please visit https://fundraise.asmbsfoundation.org/.

Back the Blue 5K for Cape May County Local PBA 401 ▶Saturday, ▶ October 6th at 9am Cape May County Police Academy 17 Crest Haven Rd, Cape May Court House Money raised will go to the Josh Vandell Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering financial support for New Jersey officers critically injured in the line of duty as well as support to

families of the greater community who may be experiencing trauma or tragic loss.

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Le Tour de Downbeach ▶Saturday, ▶ October 6th at 10am Starting at Newport Avenue and the Beach in Ventnor The family friendly 14-mile bicycle tour begins each year in Ventnor and travels through Atlantic City, Margate and Longport and ending with a barbecue at Tomatoe’s restaurant on Amherst Ave. in Margate.

Pre Registration cost is $20 per rider or $15 each for four or more family riders.

Day of ride registration is $25 per rider or $20 each for four or more family riders.

To register or for more information, go to margatehasmore.com, AAAA Bike Shop in Ventnor, or the Margate Bike Shop.

Atlantic City Events The Gipsy Kings ▶Saturday, ▶ September 29th from 8pm Tropicana Showroom Tickets start at $57

Boardwalk Hall Tickets start at $59 2Cellos ▶Saturday, ▶ October 6th at 8pm The Event Center at Borgata Tickets start at $79 2Cellos is a Croatian cellist duo, consisting of classically trained Luka Šulić and Stjepan Hauser.

Melissa Etheridge ▶Saturday, ▶ October 6th at 8pm Tropicana Showroom Tickets start at $60 Modest Mouse ▶Sunday, ▶ October 7th at 8pm The Event Center at Borgata Tickets start at $40

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Checkmates Chess Club ▶Saturdays ▶ from 12-4:30pm Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Exercise your mind. We welcome all.

Read & Play Baby Storytime ▶Monday, ▶ October 1st at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave. For ages 6-36 months. Registration is required for any session.

Chess Club ▶Tuesday, ▶ October 2nd from 4-7pm Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd. All ages welcome Back to School @ Your Library ▶Tuesday, ▶ October 2nd at 6pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave. Open to teens and adults.

Furry Buddies ▶Tuesday, ▶ October 2nd at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to therapy dogs, Freedom, Erin, & Cody, who love sharing stories with children.

Girls Book Club ▶Thursdays ▶ at 3:15pm Otto Bruyns Public Library 241 W. Mill Rd. Northfield Inviting all Middle School and older girls to join us. This group provides a space for positive support and encouragement academically and socially.

Super Heroes for Super Kids Book Club ▶Thursday, ▶ October 4th at 4:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 8-12. Registration required. Enjoy all the excitement of our favorite superheroes while discussing superhuman books & nibbling on tasty snacks.

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

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Embrace the Pumpkin Craze

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By Marci Lutsky

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am not a pumpkin spice latte kind of girl. I know, blasphemy!

I have close friends who are pumpkin obsessed and I watch in wonder and amazement as they post pictures of their first pumpkin latte of the season, sometimes in August. I’m not a total pumpkin scrooge. I do love it in cooking and from now until Thanksgiving I am almost guaranteed to always have a can of pumpkin in my fridge ready at

any moment to be added to a recipe.

If you think pumpkin only goes in pumpkin pie, it’s time to think outside the orange can.

Pumpkin adds great flavor to recipes, not to mention beautiful color. Besides pie, I love adding pumpkin to cookies. My absolute favorite cookie recipe is for pumpkin ricotta chocolate chip cookies. I brought these cookies to a book club gathering recently and they were gone in an instant. I took a traditional ricotta cookie recipe, reduced the ricotta and added pumpkin.

The pumpkin flavor is subtle and perfect.

Another way to enjoy pumpkin is by adding to it enchi-

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lada sauce. Fall produce is so flavorful to cook with, especially butternut squash and eggplant. Roast your favorite fall vegetables, add pumpkin to your enchilada sauce, roll the vegetables in tortillas and top with the sauce and cheese. The result will be the perfect fall dish, great for taking to a potluck. I also make a great pumpkin lasagna in the slow cooker. Make extra enchilada sauce, which can be frozen. Add sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker along with lasagna noodles, sauce, and cheese. After a few hours, you will have pumpkin cheesy pasta goodness!

Breakfast is the perfect meal to enjoy pumpkin too. Have you ever made your own granola? Stop buying it! Once you try homemade granola you will never go back to store bought again. The key to making good granola is finding the perfect balance bet ween wet and dry ingredients. In my recipe for pumpkin granola, I combine three cups of oats with pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spice, and salt. I then combine pumpkin puree with maple syrup and coconut oil.

The oat mixture gets tossed with the pumpkin mixture before being

baked for thirty minutes. Warning, if you make one batch of this granola, you will make it on repeat for the next three months. This is my favorite fall breakfast with vanilla yogurt.

If you find yourself with extra pumpkin, try any of these recipes which can be found on my blog, Vegging at the Shore.

You could also try adding it to toast or a smoothie. Embrace the pumpkin craze and welcome it into your recipes. Fall is all about pumpkin and I’m ready!

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

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Pumpkin Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cookies

start to brown.

Warning-these will not last long in your house. They were devoured by adults and kids in my house. I made them to take to a playdate and had to separate out the ones for the playdate for fear there wouldn’t be any left. These will surely get you in the mood for fall. Enjoy!

Vegging at the Shore

By Marci Lutsky

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ave you tried my Pumpkin Chipotle Vegetable Enchiladas yet? I got a great response to that post so please let me know how they turn out! I had some leftover pumpkin from that recipe which I couldn’t let go to waste so I adapted one of my favorite cookie recipes by adding some pumpkin. These cookies are very quick to make and will hit the spot when you are craving something sweet.

You start by combining the dry ingredients of flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

PUMPKIN RICOTTA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Ingredients

▶2 ▶ cups all-purpose flour ▶¾ ▶ teaspoon baking powder ▶¼ ▶ teaspoon baking soda ▶½ ▶ teaspoon salt ▶½ ▶ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick) ▶½ ▶ cup packed brown sugar ▶½ ▶ cup granulated sugar ▶1▶ egg ▶1▶ teaspoon vanilla extract ▶½ ▶ cup ricotta cheese ▶½ ▶ cup canned pumpkin ▶1▶ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions You set that aside before creaming together butter and sugar, the base of any good cookie recipe. To that you add an egg and vanilla extract. The original recipe calls for one cup of ricotta cheese so I decreased the ricotta to 1/2 cup and added 1/2 cup of pumpkin. When that is mixed together you add in your mini chocolate chips.

Scoop those onto your baking sheet and cook for ten to thirteen minutes until the bottoms

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Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

Combine dry ingredients (flour through salt) and set aside.

In a stand mixer or using a handheld mixer, cream together butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla extract and combine until well blended. Beat in ricotta cheese and pumpkin and gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed until well combined.

Fold in mini chocolate chips.

Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.

Cook for 10 to 13 minutes, until set and bottoms slightly browned.

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On the Move - Migrating Monarchs

By Tammy Thornton

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ime to grab your sweater on your way out the door; change is in the air. Our snowbird friends are packing up for their temporary move south, but our tiny friends are preparing for the move of a lifetime.

Monarch butterfly caterpillars are eating their way to a miraculous transformation and storing up energy for the journey they will make as adults.

In the summer months, monarch butterflies are busy laying eggs, but the generation of monarch caterpillars and butterflies you see this time of year are the great migrators, preparing for a journey of up to 3,000 miles. They will overwinter in the branches of the oyamel fir trees in the mountains of central Mexico. The canopy of these trees provides the monarch Mary Lenahan in Sierra Chincua, Mexico with the perfect microclimate, keeping them from beencouraged to plant native coming too hot or cold. We milkweed in their yards. will see the grandchildren Milkweed is the only host and great grandchildren of plant where monarchs will these butterflies since the lay their eggs. Of course, migration north and back these plants should not be to our area takes place in treated with insecticides generational stages. or herbicides which can kill Monarchs have suffered them. a deep decline in populaSusan Van Duyne-Hunttion due to various factors er, director of the Cultural such as the use of insectiArts Center in Ventnor, saw a need to provide cides and herbicides, lack of milkweed, and defor- Migrating Monarch a garden for butterflies behind the center. She estation in Mexico. While butterflies in Cape enlisted the help of her there are other reasons for May Point friend Mary Lenahan, a the drop in population and the cure is not simply, “plant more volunteer master naturalist, fourth milkweed,” gardeners are indeed grade teacher at Leeds Avenue

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Ms. Lenahan provided the Ventnor garden with milkweed and was a wealth of information for Mrs. Van Duyne-Hunter. The garden contains common milkweed, swamp milkweed, butterfly weed, whorled milkweed, and tropical milkweed (a non-native annual). Residents John and Sue Miller were also a tremendous help and provided many perennials for the garden as well as elbow grease. Help also came from the Ventnor Beautification Committee, City of Ventnor Public Works Dept, local nurseries, including Lang’s Garden Center in Linwood and Clemenson Farms Native Nursery in Estell Manor, and countless volunteers. Perhaps they all heard the voice from Field of Dreams speaking a different phrase, “plant School in Pleasantville, Migrating butterflies in it and they will come”? and volunteer at the Ed- Cape May Point Monarch caterpillars de-

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transformation is occurring. Like a trick of Houdini working behind the curtain, the magic of metamorphosis will leave you amazed. Releasing monarchs is thrilling and can be a great way to involve children in the process. Ms. Lenahan also enjoys tagging butterflies with her students.

Of course if you can’t travel to Mexico, Cape May is the place to go to witness migration. Thousands of monarchs will pass through before crossing the Delaware Bay. The Cape May Bird Observatory has been monitoring monarchs through the Monarch Monitoring Project (MMP) for over two decades. They

Monarch enclosed in its chrysalis voured their milkweed and she had to call in reinforcements. In Mrs. Van Duyne-Hunter’s words, “We were a victim of our own success.”

Volunteers brought caterpillars to their own gardens to keep up with their growing need for milkweed, and over 60 caterpillars were handraised. The Community Center garden also contains host plants and nectaring plants for other butterflies, birds, and bees. It’s become a waystation for migrators.

With proper instruction, raising caterpillars in an enclosure can be a very rewarding, educational experience. Don’t attempt this unless you are sure you can provide a constant supply of milkweed for your hungry babies. After about two weeks, the caterpillar will attach, hang in a “J” shape, and begin to make its beautiful chrysalis. While in the chrysalis stage, all seems calm and uneventful, but behind the goldtrimmed emerald green veil, a total

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All aboard the Harley Express

By Steffen Klenk

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outh Jersey is known for having some unique and unusual roadside attractions. Notable examples include Lucy the Elephant in Margate, and Mighty Joe, a 25 foot gorilla on Route 206 in Shamong. To add to this list is a piece of history: the fifty ton 0-4-0 Diesel Locomotive in front of Atlantic County Harley-Davidson on the White Horse Pike in Galloway. Ben Petrovic, the owner of the dealership, shared a wealth of information and stories about the journeys of this train.

The train was built by the American The train was Locomotive Compabuilt in 1918, ny (ALCO) at their an incredible Cooke Works plant in milestone.

1918 and used by the United States Navy. It was primarily used as a yard train to maintain other trains and move heavy equipment within the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The train was commissioned by President Harry Truman as a “Ghost Train” to carry the remains of dead soldiers during WWI to areas such as Harrisburg, Newark, and points north. The engine was also responsible for helping to build the Battleship New Jersey.

After it was decommissioned, the train went up for auction. Un-

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der cover of darkness and disguised as a chicken coop, the 50 ton locomotive was transported in a flatbed truck over the Burlington-Bristol Bridge.

It found its way to a New Jersey junkyard, along Route 206 in Burlington County, where it sat for many years.

A local businessman, George Seltzer, purchased the locomotive in the 1980s and brought it to his store, “The Train Station,” on the White Horse Pike, approximately one mile west of the Parkway. Here, he sold train sets and model trains for children and enthusiasts. It sat prominently on a thirty foot track in front of the store for a number of years.

In 1996, the engine went up for sale. Originally, the asking price was $25,000. Instead, Mr. Petrovic, who had seen the train daily on his commute to work, was offered the train as a trade for one of his new Harley bikes.

The process for bringing the locomotive to the Harley dealer was no easy task. A team of highly-skilled construction workers, road crews,

movers and a rigger helped transport the vehicle to its new home. It was moved one mile from the Train Station to the front lawn of Atlantic County Harley Davidson. A short time afterward, the outside of the engine was re-painted with the AC Harley Express logo.

The AC Harley Express is one of the great gems that make our area unique.

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SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 10, 2018

Two Local Women Brave a Climb to the Top of the Turbine

By Cindy Fertsch

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ou have probably driven by the towering windmills on your way into Atlantic City. Can you imagine someone walking on top of them? Could you summon the strength and courage to climb a ladder all the way to the top?

ACUA Communications Manager, Amy Menzel along with Outreach and

Education Assistant, Alexis Demitroff got this opportunity of a lifetime recently.

They climbed a ladder to the top of the 262 foot Windmill in Atlantic City and walked on top of it. Imagine that view!

As ACUA’s official tour guides, they educate thousands about the wind turbines, but until their climb they had never been on the inside of one. Professionals from General Electric (GE) and Leeward Energy guided Alexis and Amy up the

262 foot ladder inside the turbine. As they climbed they were given information on how the turbines work.

“You could feel the turbine moving just a little with the wind,” said Menzel. “But the structure is designed to do that. We were also fortunate that it was perfect weather for the climb, not too windy.”

The trip took a few hours and it was a strenuous climb, but the incredible views at the top were well worth their effort according to Menzel and Dimitroff.

Both said they were thrilled with their experience and would do it again if given the chance. They were each secured to a harness in case of a slip, offering reassurance to them, although neither needed it.

Menzel and Dimitroff are passionate about their work and about the benefits of renewable energy, including the great potential for harnessing offshore winds.

They advocate for our environment and see first hand daily the impact and

enormity of waste in our communities.

You may have heard of the three R’s : Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Amy and Alexis said it is actually the four R’s: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Refuse the styrofoam cup or the plastic straw or anything that is unnecessary and will sit in a landfill for years. Additionally speak up. Tell businesses that you frequent that you would prefer that they use earth friendly materials. Let your voice be heard.

ACUA is a utopia of information and programming to better our planet. Currently, they are launching an Explorer program for High School students who may be interested in pursuing a career in Environmental Science.

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Expectations Soar as Stockton University Ospreys Return to Atlantic City

by Joe Molineaux

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s the sun rose above the Atlantic Ocean on September 20th near the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, birds began to gather. Normally seagulls would be prevalent but this day belonged to the birds commonly known as seahawks, the Ospreys of Stockton University.

Stockton University Atlantic City‘s official grand opening was filled with excitement and enthusiasm for the future of the region. While the term Osprey may usually be reserved for a student, alumni, faculty, or staff member of Stockton, during the morning ceremony, all in attendance welcomed the opportunity to celebrate like a true Osprey.

Business Beats caught up with a number of key partners and supporters of the

project and here is what they had to say: “Nothing makes me prouder than to have been there when Stockton began in Atlantic City and to be here today as we celebrate the new Stockton University Atlantic City,” said Stockton University President Harvey Kesselman, referring to Stockton’s original Atlantic City location at the Mayflower Hotel. “Stockton has always been destined to be great and we are reaching that pinnacle” State Senate President Stephen Sweeney, one of the day’s featured speakers, talked about what this project means to the state, “This is a rebirth of Atlantic City. Creating more opportunities for young people to attend schools in our state is so important; this project helps create more capacity”.

Brian Jackson, the Chief Operating Officer of the Atlantic City Campus talked about how the new buildings will bring thousands of people, including students,

faculty and staff to the city. When asked about the growth of the University he said, “Stockton is excited to extend our roots from the Pinelands in Galloway to the shores of Atlantic City”.

Chris Paladino President of DEVCO and of AC DEVCO, one of the key partners in the project, put the day in perspective, “This is a great day. This part of the city has come alive. However, the impact project will have on a windy cold day in February when two thousand people invigorating the area it will change the

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tempo of the neighborhood”.

Retired State Senator Bill Gormley, whose name was mentioned by nearly every speaker during the ceremony said, “The upside potential of this project is unlimited, creating a cultural hub not only for students but for those seeking continuing education credits and our community”.

Atlantic County Freeholder Chairman and local baker Frank Formica noted “This is unprecedented. The impact of Colleges and University coming to towns and cities create a revitalization of the area. This will help raise the stature of Atlantic City up to a University City.

Leo Schoffer, a lifelong area businessman and incoming Stockton University Board Chair, talked about the project as an economic development catalyst “This is the beginning of a transformation of this part of the city into a college town.

It will also create a great opportunity for businesses to locate near here and sell their goods and services to students, faculty, residents, and visitors”.

This sentiment was echoed by Brett Matik of Harrison Beverage, and Board Chairwoman of the Atlantic County Economic Alliance, adding, “This project will help showcase what Atlantic City can be, and will help bring more business to our region”.

Jim Ziereis, Vice President of Hotel Sales for Tropicana, pointed out, they

are very fortunate to be the closest hotel gaming property to the new University in Atlantic City. He noted, “While we have always partnered with the University in Galloway, we are looking forward to additional partnerships in the future”.

Joe Kelly, of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, tied the day to job creation and said, “Higher education has the ability to help diversify and grow the marketplace”.

Jenny Wagner, Business Dean at Stockton, explained that nearly a third of all hospitality interns are already placed in Atlantic City and was excited to have even more partnership upcoming.

Harriet Diamond who lives at the Ocean Club just a short walk down the Boardwalk, was thrilled to have Stockton in the neighborhood. “We will have young people, education, new restaurants, and a bookstore”. She added, “There is nothing more exciting than having Stockton in Atlantic City”.

Professor Dr. Donna Albano stressed the importance and the phrase, “Living, Learning, and Earning in Atlantic City” which is an opportunity the new campus will create for students.

The new campus boasts beachfront, apartment-style living for over 500 students, a 56,000 square foot academic center and an 879 car parking garage.

South Jersey Industries headquarters will be located on the top of the parking garage.

After being thanked for all he has done for Stockton by a proud alumnus, Harvey Kesselman responded, “Ospreys soar and are also known for their vision”.

If the community’s reception of Stockton Atlantic City is any indication, Stockton University, like their hawk-eyed mascot, truly has great vision.

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SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 10, 2018

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY SONG OF THE WEEK "Surfin’ Bird" by The Trashmen

By Joe Molineaux

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here may not be too many songs about Stockton Ospreys at the beach, however this song may be as close as we can get.

As I toured Stockton University’s Atlantic City Campus and saw the rack of surfboards ready for action, the song Surfin’ Bird popped into my head and then to the top of the list for this week’s Economic Opportunity Song of the Week. Surf’s up for students in AC. Here’s to each and every one of them riding a wave of success!

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A Whoopi For Atlantic City’s African American Heritage Museum she shared the great stories with her friends and viewing audience. Since then both internet traffic to the website and foot traffic to the physical museum located at The Stockton Arts Garage has increased. People

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Ms. Goldberg not only wanted to make sure that the beautiful painting had a home at The African American Heritage Museum of Atlantic City, but Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam with Whoopi she also wanted to be here to Goldberg in Atlantic City unveil the piece for it’s Atlantic of The African American Heritage City debut.

On Thursday, September 20th a Museum. hundred or more people attended Writers Note: You can see clips the unveiling at The Harrah’s Waterof interviews with Ralph Hunter, front Conference Center as Whoopi Mayor Gilliam and Whoopi Goldberg Goldberg, Ralph Hunter, Mayor Frank at Raymond Tyler’s website www.

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The October 3rd evening showing will be the film Tortilla Soup (PG); on October 10 the film will be Jazz on a Summer’s Day: The 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.

This year’s film nights will present two different film genres - the theme of food on October 3 and a jazz film to introduce the 11th annual OceanFirst Jazz @the Point presented by the South Jersey Jazz Society from October 11-15 at various locations (southjerseyjazz.org) Each evening will include a presentation prior to the film: Tortilla Soup will be introduced by John Pekich, film educator; Jazz on a Summer’s Day, will be introduced by Joe

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The Greate Bay Country Club is the host site for this dine and view event. Reservations are required as seating is limited; a full bar and light food menu is also available (not included in the ticket price) with seating beginning at 6:00pm. All showings start at 7:00 PM. A $15 ticket will include a cocktail and a dessert.

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Though I love overnight oats as much as the next person, a cereal or grain-based breakfast, while nutritious, may fall short on protein.

Sufficient protein at breakfast (at least 20 grams) is important to help prevent muscle loss as we age and maximize muscle growth and repair after a workout. Plus, adding protein to your breakfast, especially when paired with good carbs, fiber, and healthy fats will help keep you full longer to keep your energy levels up all morning.

greens to stews and stir-fry, they’re a great source of fiber, minerals, and antioxidants that our bodies need.

If you’re averse to vegetables, I’ve found that it’s helpful to take a stacked approach to eating more. For instance, if you already like scrambled eggs, add some spinach to the scramble and see how it goes. If you’re making a side of brown rice, try adding some chopped broccoli.

Folding veggies into things you already enjoy helps make it easier to make this change.

Drink water. Nuff said!

Next , You eat breakfast anyway (or at least I hope you do!), so why not upgrade your morning meal with more protein? Try protein-rich ingredients, like Greek yogurt and whey protein powder. These hunger-busting additions may mean the difference between feeling hangry at the crack of 10 AM and powering through until lunchtime.

I really believe that learning to recognize when you’re hungry and when you’re full will go a long way toward improving your overall health. We all fall into the trap of eating for reasons other than hunger, be it the habit of popcorn at the movies, munching your way through a bag of chips during a stressful afternoon at the office, or finishing up the last forkful of pasta at dinner. To break the cycle, I recommend using this useful tool to clue into your hunger before, during, and after a meal. While babies and small children do a great job eating when they're hungry and stopping when they're full, as adults we tend to eat more for external reasons. The idea is to learn when you’re comfortably full and put your fork down at that point.

Cooking is more than just the simple act of preparing food to fill your belly. It’s a ritual that boosts your understanding and appreciation of food. And performing this simple skill puts you in control of what shows up on your table, which equates to better nutrition and a healthier lifestyle.

Another way I look at it is this: Cooking is an act of love. Whether feeding family or friends, or making a meal for myself, it’s a way I can show love and appreciation. And it need not be complicated or Instagram-worthy to fulfill the requirement.

Given the startling finding that about 91% of Americans fail to get enough veggies, I advise eating more greens! Whether you add greens to smoothies, sneak in a salad before a meal, snack on vegetables, or add

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We all get by with a little help from our friends, and no area of our lives is this truer than with our health and wellness. Make an effort to include one more supportive, health-minded person in your life this year.

Research shows that supportive relationships with friends, family members, or both, can help you deal with day-to-day stressors and reach and sustain your health goals. The opposite side of the coin holds true too: eliminate (or minimize) your time with emotional vampires — they sap your strength, emotional energy, and often sabotage your health goals.

Yes, you read that right. Although I think we can all agree that spinach is better for your body than doughnuts, I’m a big believer that sometimes we eat to nourish our bodies and other times we eat to nourish our souls.

Research shows that depriving yourself actually leads to overeating and a binge-restrict cycle in the long run.

Instead, aim for an overall balanced dietary pattern, leaving room for treats that you truly desire and are hungry for.

For me, that means primarily eating (and loving!) a plant-forward menu with lots of vegetables and mostly fish, while also sometimes enjoying a piece of dark chocolate after dinner, a soft-serve vanilla ice cream, or a heavenly piece of cake shared among friends. Balance is key, my friends.

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don’t know about you, but our schedules during the week are hectic! Between kids after school activities, teaching cooking classes, and completing homework, sometimes it feels like we are constantly rushing just to get everything done. That’s why I like to carve out time each week for our family to have a game night. Everyone looks forward to it and we all end up relaxing, laughing, and connecting. No matter how old your kids are, everyone can take part and have fun together.

One of the most important rules for family game night is to choose age-appropriate games that everyone can understand and enjoy. The games will change as your children get older. When my kids were young, our favorites to play as a family

were Uno and Zingo. If you aren’t familiar with Zingo, I highly recommend checking it out. It’s like Bingo, but more fun. Each player gets a different card with pictures and words on it.

Words are pulled from a container and if a player has the word on their card and calls it out first, they get to place the word on their board. The first player to complete their board wins.

This is a great game for beginning readers as it practices word recognition.

My twins are almost eight and our favorite games currently are Mille Bournes and Beat the Parents. Mille

Bournes is a French racing game in which you are trying to reach 1,000 miles while playing defensively, throwing flat tires and speed limits to your opponents. This game requires careful strategy and plenty of thinking.

The card game is small, making it ideal for packing on trips. It would be perfect to play in the airport. Our other favorite is called Beat the Parents.

The game contains two-sided cards, with one side listing categories for adults and the other side listing categories for kids.

You give the opposing team a category such as Steven Spielberg movies and the other team has to name as many movies as they can in a certain period of time.

That team then gets to move as many spaces as answers they were correct, trying to get around the board. The cards are held in a fun device that my kids enjoy using to mark off correct answers.

Other favorites in my house include No Stress Chess (great for beginning chess players),

Mancala (one of the oldest games known to be played), Blokus (we recently received this as a gift and it’s provided hours of fun) and Tension.

Besides choosing games that are age-appropriate for the whole family, there are a couple of other important rules to make for a successful game night. Most importantly, no electronic devices are allowed! Nothing is more irritating while playing a game than one person texting or looking at their phone. If you have older kids with phones, you definitely will want to enforce this rule. Also, make sure you play on a comfortable surface.

Next time you feel like your family is running in different directions and needs to re-connect, pause and plan a family game night. I guarantee that everyone will relax, have fun, and forget about the stress of everyday life. Carving out special family time is important, especially given how busy we are. I would love to hear about your family’s favorite games!

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he immediate past President of the United States told the American people that we had to accept a "new normal." He confidently proclaimed that manufacturing jobs could not return and that America can no longer achieve 3 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ever again.

I never believed this for a second.

In the first 19 months of President Trump, both have returned in a robust fashion. Manufacturing jobs have roared back. Additionally, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has expanded the United States economy to 4.4 percent annualized rate for the third quarter, 2018 in its GDPNow forecast model.

A big part of the healthy GDP is because of very strong housing starts. The GDPNow model is not an official forecast. It is an estimate of the current results taking place in the economy. This number could tick upward or downward when the official third quarter numbers are released.

The GDPNow model uses the same methodology as the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis.

This makes it a solid and respected estimate of our current GDP with still one month to go in the third quarter.

It is important to note that until the years 2009-2016, there had never been a Presidency in American history whereby the GDP failed to grow at a minimum of 3 percent during at least one year.

A significant part of the current record-setting financial markets is the strong performance of the housing market. Housing starts fuel many positive rippling events; building materials, construction, labor and more.

The other reason I trust the GDPNow model is that no human "slight

of hand" adjustments are done. It strictly removes all subjective factors and is based only upon the pure mathematical results of the model. It is a dispassionate view of what really is happening ... not what politicians hope is happening.

Housing plays a major role in the overall health of our economy, providing a combined contribution that averages 15-18 percent. This happens in two basic ways. Residential investment (3-5%) and the overall consumption of housing services (12-13%).

The residential component is the construction of single-family and multi-family homes; along with home improvements; prefabricated structures and real estate professional fees.

The consumption spending includes gross rental income and various utilities paid by owners and renters. The impact that these factors have on the GDP is adjusted for inflation.

The housing component and how it impacts the GDP is rarely discussed, yet it plays an integral

part in the United States economy.

The purchase of a home is not only the American Dream, it is the single greatest purchase that almost every American ever makes in their lifetime.

The residential home directly represents the single most important part of wealth and savings for most people in America. When you factor in the commercial real estate side (retail services, offices, apartment buildings, and manufacturing) and include the real estate business investment, this generates significant commerce for millions of Americans.

For the last full year (2017), real estate construction added $1.24 trillion to America's economic engine.

That's a full 7 percent of the United States GDP. You would think with a number this significant that it would be talked and written about more.

The current housing start boom is also critical in terms of the labor market. During the previous dip in the housing market, it had a very negative effect on the labor market. Real estate construction is very

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Housing actually plays a much more significant role than the official numbers yield. Construction is the only sector of the real state market that's measured by the GDP. Case in point, if there is a downturn in housing sales, this directly lowers real estate prices.

It directly affects many banking services, such as home equity loans and other credit line products. It also assures that consumer spending will decline. About 70 percent of the United States economy is based on consumer spending.

When the American people lose confidence and spend less, the economy is sure to spiral downward.

This type of downturn also directly (negatively) impacts employment and wages.

Hence, the tug of war begins again, as the Federal Reserve Board must step-in, and lower interest rates to avoid the country falling into an economic recession.

There is no doubt that the 2008 Recession started when home prices fell. Prices had declined by 4 percent mid-way through 2006 and no one paid serious attention to what was going on at the time.

Regarding our financial markets, the various terms which constitute a Recession are clearly defined. We know what a recession, bull market, bear market or correction means.

They are well set and measured precisely.

The housing market does not have such standards. So, it usually sneaks up on us and we really don't know there's a problem until it is too late. It's not a firm number, but, many experts agree that a 10-15 percent decline in the value of your home will wipe out all homeowner equity.

This housing price "correction" occurred in Florida, Nevada, Louisiana and elsewhere in America in 2007 before the Great Recession became official. These types of precursors are like the warning symptoms of the human body.

Close attention should be paid to them when they occur. It would help better planning and perhaps soften the intensity of the overall economic contraction.

The subprime loans of 20052007 were also disastrous for our economy. They resulted in a false sense of security. Banks used these bad loans to support trillions of dollars of derivatives.

The banks parlayed these risky loans into mortgage-back securities, which pension funds, companies, and individuals purchased as safe

investments. A subprime loan featured a buyer that was more likely to default on their loan.

The bank and mortgage company lending standards have been significantly tightened. No more NINJA loans (no income no job) can be offered to consumers. Yes, imagine that people were previously able to receive significant mortgage loans without holding a job, or, showing any means to repay the loan.

The companies and various underwriters were required to tighten the standards, in hopes that we will never see a repeat. Having the prerequisite (verifiable) income and having a proper debt-to-equity ratio is now strictly enforced.

You can see how important the real estate component is to our overall economy and exactly what it means to the GDP. Harry Hurley is the president of Harry Hurley Consulting and Communications, LLC. He hosts the daily talk radio program "Hurley in the Morning" 6-10 a.m., weekdays on Townsquare Media, WPG Talk Radio 104.1 FM & 1450 AM, where he also serves as the senior programming consultant. Harry was elected to both the Philadelphia (2014) and New Jersey (2015) Radio Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Harry Hurley has also been selected (2015-2018) as one of the Top 100 Most Important Talk Radio Hosts in America by Talkers Magazine. Hurley is also doing national fill-in, on-air talent work for FOX News Radio on their nationally syndicated platforms. He has hosted various programs for local television and is the editor and publisher of his news and information website, www. harryhurley.com. Send comments to HarryHurley@aol.com Harry Hurley is the president of Harry Hurley Consulting and Communications, LLC. He hosts the daily talk radio program "Hurley in the Morning" 6-10 a.m., weekdays on Townsquare Media, WPG Talk Radio 104.1 FM & 1450 AM, where he also serves as the senior programming consultant.

Harry was elected to both the Philadelphia (2014) and New Jersey (2015) Radio Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Harry Hurley has also been selected (2015-2018) as one of the Top 100 Most Important Talk Radio Hosts in America by Talkers Magazine. Hurley is also doing national fill-in, on-air talent work for FOX News Radio on their nationally syndicated platforms.

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Moreover, the 1880s saw the start of September as Atlantic City’s peak African-American tourist season, and led to Maggie and Alonzo Ridley moving from Baltimore to open the Northside’s first hotel in 1900. At the same time, the spread of Jim Crow impacted Atlantic City in multiple ways from the 1890s onward, with evidence suggesting that

mongst the many historic sites of Atlantic City are several that highlight the community’s rich African-American heritage, which extends all the way back to the beginning of Atlantic City in the 1850s. According to local historian, Richlyn Goddard, both enslaved and free blacks built the Camden-Atlantic Railroad which, along with a couple of ferries, connected Atlantic City to Philadelphia. One of those railroad workers, Billy Bright, and his family became the first African-Americans to settle in Atlantic City when they moved to a homestead on what is today Rhode Island Avenue, in 1859. The African-American population of Atlantic City grew quickly between 1880, when the census notes a total of The former London Drugs building at the corner of 763 black residents who were Arctic and Kentucky Ave." primarily engaged in farming and working at beachside resorts, and schools and carousels were both segre1900. At that time, the nearly 7,000 gated by 1904. Push factors also led to African-Americans living in the city many enterprising African-Americans comprised twenty-percent of the relocating to Atlantic City from southcommunity’s year-round population, a ern states starting in the 1890s. One higher percentage than found in any such business owner was George Walls, other Northeastern city. who moved from North Carolina and The years 1880 to 1900 saw the was unique in his operating a beachside

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The historic St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church on New York Ave." and Hair Company empire in 1920. It became so prosperous that she purchased a club in Galloway for black golfers and sponsored a parade down Arctic Avenue every Easter from 1946 on, to fight racism at annual Boardwalk parades.

The corner of Arctic and Kentucky Avenue, widely called “KY at the Curb”, became the site of the Hotel Randall in 1911, home of the first “Wonder Bar” in AC, as well as the Alan Theatre, Atlantic City’s first integrated movie house, and London Drugs, a building that stands today ripe for redevelopment. Unfortunately, earlier redevelopment on the block led to the destruction of several integrated bars, such as Club Harlem, famous for its Saturday Breakfast Show and Smart Affairs Revue, and Grace’s Little Belmont, run by beauty shop owner Grace Morgan and her husband Hernan Daniels. There, Elvira ‘Baby’ Sanchez tended bar and was visited by her son, Sammy Davis Jr., anytime he was booked in Atlantic City.

During the day Davis and his bandmates might be found on that stretch of the strand around Mississippi Avenue which was widely known as Chicken Bone Beach. A once-derogatory term, it has been reclaimed by the local African-American community over the last two decades, with then Mayor Lorenzo Langford placing a plaque in 1997, and lifelong resident Henrietta Shelton founding the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation in 2000, which now presents jazz concerts and student scholarships. Moreover, while there is no record of beaches being segregated before about 1905, in the 1910s and early 1920s it was the block around Indiana Avenue which was informally designated for black bathers.

The construction of the Claridge led to the moving of the beach beyond Million Dollar Pier to the area around the Boardwalk Hall construction site that was then blocked off by a sandstone wall. It was there, brass bands played as black tourists drank champagne, that the beach bar would be born.

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hen the cast of the Shaken Not Stirred Players’ production of Little Women takes the stage at the Gateway Playhouse, the history and affection they share with each other will bring even more emotion to an already powerful story. The talented cast performs the musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel from Friday, September 21, through Sunday, September 23, and from Friday, September 28, through Sunday, September 30.

Show times are 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 2:00 pm on Sunday, and tickets are $29 or $39 each, depending on the seat selected.

“During that first week of rehearsals, I was emotional several times during scenes and even while singing. I just could not believe that I had the chance to bring this story to life alongside two of my college best friends,” explained Erin Long, who plays the role of Jo March. Long’s roommates at Shenandoah Conservatory, Catharine Murray and Chelsey Jean, portray Meg and Beth March, respectively. “We have not performed together in over five years, and this seems like the most perfect reunion,” said Long.

Based on the 1869 semi-autobiographical novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the lives of the March sisters in Civil War America. The show was performed on Broadway in 2005, garnering a Tony nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actress

in a Musical for Sutton Foster as Jo March, as well as Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for Sutton Foster, Outstand-

ing Featured Actress in a Musical for Maureen McGovern as Marmee March, and Outstanding Orchestrations for Kim Scharnberg. Tours in the United States, Australia, and Europe followed, and the show remains a favorite among performers and critics alike.

College memories are not the only ties binding members of this cast. Middle Township High School music teacher Deborah Jenkins, who plays the role of the beloved Marmee March, taught both Katie Risko, who plays Amy March, and Chelsey Jean. “In high school, I played Jo in our production of Little Women,

with Debby Jenkins as director,” said Risko. “Debby has been like a mother to me since I graduated high school, so having her actually play Marmee this time around has been so special, and it just feels right.”

Risko, who attended Marymount Manhattan College, brought fellow Marymount alumni Matthew Mucha (Professor Bhaer), Mitchell Matyas (Laurie Laurence), and Lucien Coppola (Mr. John Brooke) to the Gateway production. Jenkins’ longtime friends, Greg Dragon and Karen Sutherland, who have joined her in numerous Shaken Not Stirred Players productions, many of them along with Chelsey Jean, will serve in the roles of Mr. Laurence and Aunt March, respectively.

According to the cast, the close friendships are creating an intimacy that brings about truly moving performances. “Our first rehearsal at the Gateway was surreal, watching Erin and Catharine onstage with Debby directing,” said Chelsey Jean. “These people are truly some of the greatest talents and hearts I have ever known. My worlds are colliding in this production, and it just makes my heart soar.”

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Back-Bay Margate Family Owned Marina Reaches Milestone

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t’s constant work maintaining a commercial marina, and Robin Scott, owner and manager of Ray Scott’s Dock, along with her employees, have been working hard performing marina maintenance in steamy late summer weather, since the peak season ended. Their work has paid off, because the family business is now in a milestone 60th season.

It is the oldest family owned commercial livery in New Jersey, and Scott has been told it may likely be the oldest on the East Coast. “I knew we were the oldest in New Jersey,” said Scott.

“There might be older businesses but they’ve changed hands many times. Ours has been in the same family for the past 60 years.”

It’s a small marina. At this marina, you won’t find million dollar yachts like “Boardwalk,” housed at the Golden Nugget, in Atlantic City; just small fishing and pontoon vessels ready for people to rent and enjoy on the back-bay around Margate.

Aside from providing boats and kayaks for its customers, inside the building is a bait and tackle store, ready to supply fishermen for their day out on Margate’s back-bays.

Ray Scott’s Dock circa 1945, prior to Ray Scott’s ownership. Eloise Jones of Longport sits on the porch enjoying the view overlooking the waters of Margate’s back-bay.

Robin’s father, Ray Scott, started the business in 1958 after serving in World War

II. At the time, the dock, hidden in Margate at 9211 Amherst Avenue, was owned by numerous people, including the Gertson family, who had also owned Lucy The Elephant.

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As summer ends, the boats need to be prepared for the colder temperatures ahead.

The winterization process involves power washing, shrink wrapping, and storing the boats and kayaks.

Scott has numerous local customers who come to visit her throughout the year, one such customer being Mike Sherman, of Margate, who has been visiting Scott for 10 years. He’s enjoyed having Scott’s business prepare boat and fishing materials for him. He says he usually visits Ray Scott’s Dock for Flounder fishing.

“Ray Scott’s Dock makes you feel like you’re their best customer,” said Sherman. “They’re extremely friendly, and they want you to have a great day on the water. Robin, her family, and her dock family become your good friends when you come in here, you rent boats, and you buy stuff.” “It’s a Margate treasure,” he added. “especially when you consider what a hard business it is, and how few places there are that are in this business.”

Scott works closely with the Department of Environmental Protection regarding dredging the back-bays to preserve

the fishing industry. She was planning on attending a meeting later that night, and looking forward to meeting the new administrators of the DEP. She loves the fishing industry and loves to preserve it. She also acknowledges how people in the fishing industry have worked hard throughout the year to preserve intercoastal areas along the Jersey Shore.

She says it’s the most newsworthy aspect of the industry she wants people to know about.

“Right beyond my place, we drop into a 30-foot-channel, that’s because the people in the industry are working really hard all winter long,” Scott said. The season may end, but the work at a successful marina is most definitely year round.

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By Sean Fawcett

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ew people outside of Cape May Courthouse and the Wildwoods know his name or would recognize Fred if he walked by, but hundreds of thousands of area vacationers, and millions of others all around the world, have enjoyed Fred Langford’s work. At 91 years-old, he is the designer and owner of the beautiful Laguna Oaks Par 3 golf course in Cape May Courthouse.

Langford is an architect and builder who built nearly to a hundred water

Fred Langford at Laguna Oaks park slides like the rides at the “Raging Waters” water park at Morey’s Piers. In all, Langford, a lifelong area resident, has constructed and consulted on 74 locations all around the world including Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Tokyo, Japan.

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Langford, who mostly does the fiberglass for his water park slides. He constructed the slide in the mountain on the set for the Steven Spielberg produced family hit movie, The Goonies. Released in 1985 and directed by Richard Donner (Superman), and starring Sean Astin (Rudy and The Lord of the Rings), Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men and Avengers) and Corey Feldman (Stand by Me and The Lost Boys) The Goonies made $61,000,000 at the box office and was a memorable experience for Langford -who’s company, Surfcoaster was given credit.

“I remember eating out somewhere recently and this mom and dad were there. Their little boy was wearing a Goonies t-shirt and I asked them if they liked the movie. They said that they loved it. I told them who I was, and that I built the slide for that part in the film. Mr. Spielberg has made so many great movies and is maybe the world’s most famous movie director, so it is really an honor to be a part of one of his movies.”

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all is my favorite season! I love the way the temperature is crisp. There is gorgeous fall foliage on the trees. And of course, the fall decorating of the front porch. We are so lucky to experience all four seasons.

There is nothing that welcomes fall and autumn more than decorating your front porch. Not only does it welcome you when you enter your house, but also your neighbors and guests. I am always looking for DIY’s and clever ways to repurpose items I can use to decorate. Here are 7 great front porch and left for months and still be enjoyed. Very cost effective!

Find the lanterns at a thrift shop and fill them with pumpkins, gourds, and pinecones.

ways to to get your front porch ready for fall.

1. Wooden Milk Crate paired with Pumpkins A lot of what you see in the pictures below are items that you may have already in your house. A simple wooden milk crate can be stained and weatherproofed for outdoor conditions. The pumpkins are simple and the floral arrangements can be picked up at a thrift store. Perfect for a small front porch to invite the fall season.

2. Lanterns Filled with Pumpkins and Gourds or Flameless Candle So simple, yet so perfect for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. A decoration that can be set out on the

3. Harvest Barn Wood or Wood Pallet Fall Porch Look around a garage, barn, or neighborhood to repurpose old wood. It is crazy what some paint can do for wood. All you need for your front porch is some old wood and a mum plant. Super simple, yet warm and inviting..

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t may be hard to believe, but not all of the 18- to-35-year-old generation is so weighed down with college debt that they’re living in their parents’ basements. Contrary to popular perception, the Millennials are driving home sales. In fact, the National Association of Realtors just recognized them as the largest segment of the homebuyer market at 35 percent — up from 32 percent in 2014 — in its most recent 2016 “Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Study.”

“The coming years of housing demand will be Millennial-driven and will support the single-family sector,” Dennis Lockhart, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, says.

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Millenials know what they want in a house and have very specific needs.

Given that new reality, here are four things experts say Millennials desire most in a house. Keep these in mind because you will most likely be selling to a younger buyer.

• Open floor plans. As a majority of homebuyers, Millennials long for that open floor plan because they entertain differently. “The kitchen is the new living room,” one realtor told Bankrate.com. “They want people to flow through the home during gatherings, rather than be sectioned off in rooms.” What does impress them?

A home office. Make sure to tell them that formal dining room or formal living room can easily be converted into the perfect work-from-home space.

• Technological efficiency and healthy living. After you tear down some of those interior walls to open up your kitchen, making that open floor plan, ensure that you have plenty of electrical outlets in the house. Millennials are likely to go around counting the available outlets for all their tech toys and ask if you’ve installed programmable LED lighting and motion sensors.

“Low-VOC paints and appliances like steam ovens also rank high,” Realtor magazine declares.

• The right “look.” They’ve seen all these great houses on Pinterest and HGTV, and feel they know what to look for, even before they step foot inside the house. And one of the things they would run away from? A shabby roof.

“Unsightly roofs are huge turnoffs and make buyers predisposed to find even more things they don’t like,” warns Patsy O’Neill, a sales associate with Sotheby’s in Montclair, New Jersey. Since Millennials love what the Washington Post calls “modern, sleek lines” — as well as “rustic looks”– if your roof does need replacing, you might want to consider the affordable Sienna line of diamond-shaped shingles from GAF (gaf.com), North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, whose products are often showcased on HGTV. “They pick up on key Millennial-style trends of natural, clean materials, clean lines, and the integration of artistic elements,” says Leslie Franklin, executive director of residential marketing at GAF. • Low maintenance. Millennial homebuyers today do not want to spend their weekends renovating a house they just purchased. They want low maintenance.

To keep the workload down, Millennials often like smaller houses, although that could also have to do with Millennial buyers’ medium income of $77,400.

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Three Home Upgrades Worth Your Money

f you don’t care about blowing tens of thousands of dollars on upgrades that add little to nothing to your home’s value, you might as well stop reading. But if you do care— and you should if you ever plan to sell — then Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs Value Report for 2016 is a must-read.

Still interested? Of course you are.

Let’s begin by acknowledging the report’s biggest takeaway: All the academics and real estate pros are right to “tout the value of projects that promote curb appeal.” Read on to see why, and where else your money is or isn’t well spent.

• Worth it. A new front door.

You’re looking at ROIs (return on investments) of 91.1 percent for a steel one, and 82.3 percent for a more upscale (and expensive) fiberglass one.

Of course, a fresh coat of paint on your existing door can help spiff things up too.

• Not worth it: upscale bathroom remodeling.

You may think everyone shares your vision of a huge bathroom with a whirlpool tub, heated towel bars, and stone countertops. Not so, warns Patsy O’Neill, a sales associate with Sotheby’s

Some touches can really add value to any home. in Montclair, New Jersey: “You could spend $60,000 or so on it, and it still might not suit a buyer’s taste.” Which helps explain why it had one of the worst ROIs. •Worth it: fiberglass attic insulation.

A huge win for green enthusiasts.

The magazine finally agreed to add an energy-efficiency project, and it topped

the list by recouping 116.9 percent of its cost.

• Not worth it: composite deck addition.

Sadly, this is another also-ran, and not worth the money. But be aware that sometimes even the seemingly coolest upgrades may simply be out of whack for a particular neighborhood. “You can

turn your house into a palace, but the payoff will be small if it’s the only mansion on the block,” Craig Webb, Remodeling’s editor-in-chief, tells Time.com.

• Worth it: a new roof.

“Buyers pay a premium for one already in place,” according to credit. com. A perennial Remodeling Magazine A-lister, it’s the ultimate curb appeal enhancer when you consider that your roof is the first thing potential buyers notice even before getting out of their cars.

And if your roof likes something out of “Twister”? “It’s a huge turn-off,” says O’Neill, “and makes buyers predisposed to find even more things they don’t like.” If your roof needs replacing, check out the Value Collection Lifetime Designer Shingles from GAF (gaf. com), North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, which have the look of luxury shingles at an affordable price.

And remember: Don’t be afraid to use a new roof as the “negotiating tool” with buyers that Credit.com says it is.

• Not worth it: an upscale master suite.

Those same “taste” issues aside, returns of only about half your investment make this yet another expensive swing-and-a-miss

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Good Feng Shui in the Home

By Charles P. Eberson

Senior Moments A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings xcept for my artwork, the decorating and arranging within and around our home is performed by my wife. After our guests arrive and have settled in, they often remark on how relaxed they feel in our home, sometimes even nodding off for a brief period. I prefer to think it is my wife’s utilization of Feng Shui principles, rather than my lack of riveting conversation and wit. I don’t profess to be an expert on Feng Shui and can only offer a brief layman’s explanation.

Feng Shui is a Chinese term meaning “Wind and Water.” Author Karen Kingston describes Feng Shui as “the art of balancing and harmonizing the flow of natural energies in our surroundings to create beneficial effects in our lives.”

Terah Kathryn Collins writes “Feng Shui

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observes that human beings are made up of a combination of five elements, wood, fire, earth, metal and water and therefore are typically most comfortable when all of the elements are represented in their homes and workplaces.” It is not only the use of these elements but also the placement of the objects in and around the home or office, that allows us to fully benefit from the Feng Shui experience. My wife uses her Fung Shui knowledge when arranging our rooms, strategically placing mirrors, beds, chairs, etc. with the help of a Bagua Map to allow maximum harmony and energy flow.

This is where our two worlds collide. My Bagua map seems stunted, never having grown to its full potential, But I have become quite comfortable with it, much to my wife’s chagrin. I find doing some of my work on the dining room table more freeing than to be sequestered in the confines of my upstairs office. That end of the dining room table has piles of correspondence, mailings, and various other projects I am working on. Apparently, this is a Feng Shui travesty of biblical proportions and is blocking the flow of energy in the room. When I can’t find something, in my frustration I ask my wife “where the Feng did you Shui the manila folder?” She can promptly pull it out of one pile or another as I sheepishly

stand by. She also keeps the door to my office closed hence the lack of energy in there will create a vacuum and suck the good energy out of the rest of the house.

Perhaps it is my decorative plastic skull, Yorick or the gift of a rendition of Bryan Cranston as Walter White in Breaking Bad prominently displayed that is a Feng Shui no-no. Then there was the question of why someone would see Walter White and think it would be the perfect gift for me. I must admit the times that my wife

came into my office and organized it with her touch of Feng Shui I did like it but invariably, like the ocean always takes back what is rightfully hers, my office reverted to its own state of homeostasis.

I do have to commend my wife on her hope and optimism. Ever encouraging, she purchased for me Karen Kingston’s book Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui.

Now I just have to find it again.

Charles Eberson has been in the newspaper business for over 25 years.

He has worked as a writer, advertising executive, circulation manager and photographer. His photography can be viewed at charles-eberson. fineartamerica.com

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The Building Blocks of Great Businesses and Careers

By Jeff Whitaker

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Jeff Whitaker is a lifelong communicator and storyteller.

He is a certified trainer, coach and speaker with The John Maxwell Team. Jeff’s goal is to encourage excellence in individuals and corporations through leadership and communications training. Connect with him at jeffwhitaker.com, through The Jeff Whitaker Company on Facebook or @jeffwhitaker on Twitter.

Solution Check yourself!

n this edition of Shore Local, there is an emphasis on building, remodeling, decor and such. Many of the principles and concepts that apply to building a home or decorating a room also apply to our businesses and careers.

Whether you find yourself building a business, a department, or your own personal career, if you keep these key concepts in mind, you will be well on your way to success.

Just like a physical building, a business or career must be built on a SOLID FOUNDATION if it’s to weather the storms you are sure to face.

This foundation needs to be laid before anything else can be considered.

If it’s a weak foundation, it won’t last.

For a business or career, the foundation I’m talking about is a set of core values by which you look to build the future. You have to know who you are, what your desired outcome is, and be certain of the principles that will guide you through your decisions as you navigate your journey. Without core values and a clear picture of what success looks like, you’ll tend to waver, hesitate and get off track along the way.

The second key component to building your business or career is having a clear understanding of the importance of COMMUNICATION. Think about it. In construction, the

builder must communicate with the electrician and the plumber and others in order to complete the project.

Likewise, in business, whether it means communicating a clear vision to your team, a marketing message that resonates with your customers or promoting yourself in a way that accurately defines who you are in the workforce; without this crucial component, you are missing out. Ask anyone who studies today's workforce and they will tell you that leaders, employees, or anyone for that matter, who learns how to connect when they communicate rise to the “top of the class”.

The third key building block in my analogy is your willingness to be OPEN TO IDEAS. When you build a house, you start out with a blank slate. But as experts are brought in, ideas begin to emerge. In the same way, it’s important to surround yourself with people who can bring their expertise into your situation to make it more than what you might have originally imagined.

Incorporate these building blocks into your business or career and you’ll set yourself up for great things to happen.

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Shore True Value Hardware to Reopen Soon

By Cindy Fertsch

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he popcorn machine will be back and we will be opening our doors for business in just a few weeks,” says Paul Giunta, owner of Shore Hardware.

Whether that popcorn will be popping, is a serious concern that Giunta hears often, especially from his youngest customers. It has been a staple of the Somers Point store for over 20 years.

It was on June 8th that Paul received the call from his sister and co-owner Alison Dannenhower, that their store office had filled with smoke and the Fire Department was on its way. Paul and his wife had been planning to spend the evening at an event in Atlantic City, but quickly dropped their plans and rushed to the store.

The fire, that is believed to have been electrical and began in the attic, was controlled quickly. But the interior

of the store along with all of its inventory suffered extensive smoke damage.

“Everything needed to be replaced,“ said Giunta.

This is not the first time fire struck the Giunta family business. In 2001, Shore Hardware was also temporarily closed after a fire ravaged the store. Although Giunta reports that the fire of 2001 was much worse, the process of handling the insurance, along with new rules and regulations posed more of a challenge this time around.

Paul and his sister, Alison have worked their entire lives in that store.

Shore True Value Hardware was originally opened in 1958 by their Grandfather, Sam Giunta. Then their father Paul Sr. owned the store throughout their childhood. In 2002 Paul Jr and Alison took over, buying their Father's shares of the store.

Shore True Value stands apart from other hardware stores in both its customer service and its longevity. Many of the store's employees have been there for over 20 years and have 30-40 years of industry experience.

“There is always someone ready to help you at any time. They will not just

point you to an aisle. They will take you to the product and answer any questions you may have,” says Giunta. “For the most part, that same staff will be back and ready to help you with your projects.”

The official grand opening is scheduled for November 3rd and 4th. However, Giunta anticipates a soft opening a couple of weeks in advance of that date.

“The eighth truckload of new merchandise just arrived and two more will be coming,” says Giunta.

Through this difficult time, Giunta shares that both he and his sister are very thankful for the outpouring of community support they have received.

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Big Lots Continuing To Show Support To Charitable Partner, Habitat For Humanity Atlantic County

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gg Harbor Township, New Jersey – Big Lots will be joining hands with Habitat for Humanity Atlantic County during a volunteer day to support a ramp build project located at 17 Osborne Avenue in Somers Point on Thursday, September 27, 2018.

Habitat is embarking on a new initiative that will provide help to local homeowners, enabling safe aging in the home.

Celebration, Big Lots matched dollar-for-dollar all BIG Rewards earned by shoppers at the new Mays Landing Big Lots location from June 22 - August 4. The matching program was active at the newly opened store located at: 421 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330.

Amanda McGowan, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Atlantic County states, “The support from Big Lots is key to enabling our affiliate

During the summer, Habitat for Humanity Atlantic County (HFHAC) was chosen as the Mays Landing Big Lots Charitable Partner. The partnership enabled a large contribution in support of Habitat’s mission, of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. A $5410.00 donation was awarded to HFHAC through Big Lots of Mays Landing Grand Opening celebration.

The funds were slated to directly support an upcoming ramp build project that will provide a family the ability to live safely and more comfortably while aging in their home.

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to further the mission. Families in need of safe affordable housing live everywhere: small towns, sprawling cities, your community. A decent and affordable place to live helps families by freeing them from physical and mental hardships and placing them on a path of new opportunity and increased strength, stability and self-reliance. We are so grateful Big Lots recognizes the need in Atlantic County, and continues to support.”

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