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Valentine's Day & February Events Margate's Rock of Ages - 3 Hometown Hero: Allie Nunzi - 6 True Romance on The Love Boat - 18 Local History: Battle of Turtle Gut - 35 Atlantic County Home Show - 38

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Rock of Ages Charles P. Eberson

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t looks like “The Rock” is finally going to be leaving Margate.

No, I’m not talking about Dwayne Johnson. I’m referring to the remnants of a sea wall that has been standing on the Essex Avenue beach for decades. It is one of those ubiquitous sites that has been around so long that one simply accepts its presence; its permanence. I haven’t given it much thought in years but news of its pending removal has met with a flood of memories from other people who have grown up with The Rock also known as Pride Rock or White Rock.

Some people like me who remember The Rock still live here but many have moved away keeping family photos with The Rock in the background as a memento.

Growing up in Margate, my friends and family would go to the beaches close to our houses which was the Hanover Avenue beach. As young bucks, we would walk down to The Rock and play King of the Mountain where we would climb up to the top and try and push each other off. Other days, if the wind was blowing hard

off shore, we would seek the shelter of the seaward side of the The Rock and be protected from the wind and blowing sand. But, it is rumored, it was allegedly also the site of more mischievous activities. In the 1970’s sometimes the police would roll a patrol car down Essex Avenue and the bulkhead “to see what would flush out.” I asked Margate Mayor, Michael Becker why at this time is the city deciding to have The Rock removed.

Is it because some may consider it an eyesore or is it more of a safety issue? Becker said that is definitely not an eyesore but there have been complaints and the safety of the residents is his concern. Becker went

on to say that the Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to remove the sea wall at no cost while they were here and the savings to the city is always a consideration.

This past weekend, I visited The Rock not having done so since my youth. Like many things we revisit after many years, I remember it being much larger; higher and longer. Playing king of the mountain now would

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Polar bear plungers at "the rock". Photos by Downbeach.com not seem like such a challenging game. King of the termite mound might be more appropriate. Today, The Rock is off limits. Access to the beach is banned due to the beach reconstruction going on and The Rock is dwarfed by the size of heavy construction equipment. One can get sentimentally attached to things and places that may represent a simpler time; a time thick with youthful memories. We are disappointed when we would like to return to these places and reaffirm our existence at that time and space. I remember bowling at the two bowling alleys that were in Margate. I remember

going to the Margate movie theater and later worked as an usher while going to school. I thought they would always be there. We have learned as the years progress that permanence can be fleeting. Even the concrete sea wall sometimes succumbs to the pressure of time.

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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ith Valentine's Day around the corner, love and romance are center stage. Flowers, cards, chocolates and romantic dinners are being planned.

I remember how when I was a child, I drew hearts with arrows in my school notebooks, sometimes even adding a special name. The word crush and love were synonymous in my young mind.

I moved on to the dating world, with all its ups and downs. Ultimately, I met the love of my life, my now husband, in college. He was different than the other frogs I kissed. Bob was both my best friend and my lover, all wrapped in one.

We planned a fairytale wedding and a fairytale life, that we since learned does not exist.

Still, I believed love meant sparks, butterflies kisses and commitment.

When my children were born though, I learned about a new kind of love with a depth that was both thrilling and ter-

rifying, all at the same time. It stunned me how these tiny humans instantly owned my heart.

Fast forward 20 some years and I have experienced love and loss in many forms. I used to believe love was a feeling that comes over you and warms your heart, like a cozy blanket on a cold night. Now I realize love is not a feeling at all, but rather an action.

Everyday we wake is a new chance to live in love or live in fear, hate or discord. Ask yourself which feels better.

Nothing sustains love... except love. The kind word, pat on the back, smile or a million other, small or grand acts of love, pile up and up to form our grandiose image of it.

Whomever you love, take action every single day that conveys it. None of us know when our last breath will be, but in the end, all that will matter is how much we loved and were loved.

Peace & Love, Cindy

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ell... It's official: Spring is coming early! Wait, hold on just a daggon minute. Sure, Phil didn't see his shadow but can we REALLY trust a guy who is only right 39% of the time? I say no! Plus, how did he see his shadow last year, but didn't see it this year with the SAME type of sky conditions in place? Exactly. Clearly I'm just having fun with it. There's no basis in science, just as there isn't with the Farmers Almanac.

Yes, we are in the midst of a warmup but I don't expect it to last. Our weather is controlled by what's going on in the Indian Ocean. There's been a lot of thunderstorm activity over the past couple weeks and 10-15 days

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Hometown Hero: Allie Nunzi

By Krystle J Bailey

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The Leadership Studio is a living, breathing thing comprised of every single person involved.” says co-founder and executive director, Allie Nunzi.

Allie Nunzi, our Hometown Hero, was the catalyst for what has become a community of heroes who consider Tennessee Avenue their homebase.

In The Leadership Studio is where transformation and healing has begun for so many members of the yoga community. What happens between the four walls of the Atlantic City brick and mortar yoga studio can not adequately be put into words. Revival. Surrender.

Awakening. Connection. Healing. These are just a few words that describe The Leadership Studio experience and that is just scratching the surface.

South Jersey local, Allie Nunzi started practicing yoga at the age of 15 in an effort to heal an injury she sustained from rowing. It wasn’t until the age of 22 that Nunzi discovered Baptiste style yoga and began to understand the true healing power that can be experienced.

The principles taught in Baptiste yoga began to transform Allie from the inside out and she craved more of it.

Moving back to South Jersey from her life in Washington, D.C., Allie sought a place to practice yoga with some of her friends. She found a quaint spot in Linwood that accommodated 12 yoga

mats at a time. It was only a matter of the 12-year-old Champions of Youth others to serve as a bridge between months before that community began program, which mentors and provides all the wrap-around social services to grow and Allie needed to expand her holistic educational experiences for existing in the area. walls. That was 2012 and since then, Atlantic City High School students.

The list of amazing things being Various cultural and artistic events offered at The Leadership Studio is Allie has spread the love of yoga well beyond the walls of Grace and Glory are also held at the studio including the endless and yet, is only beginning. Just Yoga Studio with locations in Philadelmonthly “Local Luminaries” series that a little over a year old, the studio has phia and Atlantic City. highlights local artists, entrepreneurs, become a safe haven for hundreds of In 2015, Allie began collaborating and visionaries through storytelling men and women who come to not only with a former Atlantic City educator, and the exchange of ideas. The intent practice physical yoga, but to fill their Kathy Whitmore who graduated cup with the love and support of yoga teacher training with a burning the yoga community. desire to bring yoga to the commu“The thing that is most importnity of Atlantic City. Kathy knew that ant to me is seeing people comthe yoga experience could transing together. It’s been said that form a community in need of revival.

Atlantic City’s problems recycle Kathy and Allie along with Grace on themselves and, in turn, the and Glory trained yoga instructors people that live here suffer. The began teaching pop up classes Leadership Studio lends itself well throughout the various neighborto the transformation of Atlantic hoods of Atlantic City. The demand City but also gives the people of the city their power back by for classes grew and as a natural result, Atlantic City yogis began to bringing them together for good.” ask for a brick and mortar location shares Nunzi. to practice the yoga that was transThe future is bright for The forming their lives.

Leadership Studio with plans for When the Tennessee Avenue more scholarship programs, the Renaissance Project came along, it scaling of the Champions of Youth seemed like the perfect fit for Allie Program, a new event “Untold Stories of Atlantic City” and so and Kathy. The intention of the project was to restore the narrative of much more.

Atlantic City and what better way You are invited. All you need to to help facilitate that than with a bring is yourself. Allie, Kathy, and healing and holistic experience to Kathy Whitmore and Allie Nunzi, holding her daughter, the team at The Leadership Studio offer the community. in front of the Leadership Studio in Atlantic City are there with a hug, a smile, and an amazing yoga practice both on and October 2017, The Leadership off the mat.

Studio opened its doors and has been is to foster a spirit of collaboration and thriving ever since, now serving as a community abundance.

Stay up to date with all that is going fully donation based studio. Anyone “At The Table” is another monthly on at TLS by following them on Facewho wants to practice at the studio event held at The Leadership Studio book at The Leadership Studio or on is invited, no matter their skill level. where various social topics are distheir website at www.LeadershipStuPay what you can, if you can and if you cussed and everyone is invited to share dioAC.com can’t, that’s fine too! their voice in a safe and welcoming In addition to yoga classes, The space.

Leadership Studio gives home to Krystle J Bailey is a multimeThe Leadership Studio partners dia journalist, freelance writer, with various organizations including and self published author.

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oltzman Gallery is showcasing “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future” at the Katz JCC in Margate, NJ. The exhibition, which opens February 4 and runs through

March3,featuring artists local and Philadelphia area.

“It not only pays respect to black history but also celebrates the creative innovations of the past, present and the future,” said David Holtzman, the art gallery’s owner. The goal, Holtzman explained, is to continue motivating the next generation of creative artistic innovators. Additionally as I have quoted often, and especially because we are celebrating “Black History Month”, “many other things should be treated and communicated the same as we discuss, view, create, evaluate, express, communicate with feelings and celebrate creativity of fine art, along with any of the arts. “When it comes to creativity at any age, ethnic background, religion, financial class, skin color, political beliefs, and where you have came from to where you are going, there simply are not boundaries, walls, neighborhoods, cities, States or Countries, we are all create equally, in harmony as one creative," David Holtzman.

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Talking Trash With New Business

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s moms, we want the best for our families, right? We check the dirty dozen list of fruits and vegetables that we should be buying organic (strawberries and spinach are at the top of the list). We ask guests to remove their shoes so as not to bring harmful germs into our houses. We make kids sanitize their hands as soon as they get in the car after

being in particularly germy places (hello Chick Fil-A Playground). So why would we touch our door handles after touching our dirty trash cans that could potentially carry E-Coli, salmonella and listeria?

Shore Cans is a new trash bin cleaning business that is providing a service you may not have known that you needed! Sarah and Jonathan Kimble started Shore Cans because they saw a need for something that was not being done in our area. As parents of young twins, they understand the importance of having clean trash cans for maintaining a healthy household environment. They are only the second business of

its kind in New Jersey. With backgrounds in casino hospitality and marketing, they started this business from the bottom up. It is not a franchise, but a family-created and family-run business.

Let’s start with how it works. After your trash has been collected and your trash cans are still at the curb, Shore Cans will come clean your trash cans by power washing the outside before lifting them into a truck where the insides will be washed with 190-degree water that eliminates 99.9 percent of harmful viruses, bacteria and fungi. The cans will then be deodorized and left at the curb with the lids tightly secured to lock in all that clean freshness.

So you may be thinking, why do I need such a service if I can do it myself? When is the last time that you cleaned your trash

cans yourself? Exactly. If you do clean your trash cans yourself, you may not have considered the environmental impact of doing so. Shore Cans will safely remove the water used to clean your trash cans whereas if you do it yourself, the contaminated water will stay on your property or go into the waterways. No thank you to that. Also, if you clean them yourself, you are most likely using cold water which is unable to kill germs effectively.

We are all on tight budgets these days so you also may be asking if this is affordable. The answer is yes. You can choose from several different service plans which

includes monthly for $10 per bin ($8 for each additional bin), bi-monthly at every 8 weeks for $13 per bin ($11 for each additional bin) and quarterly at every 12 weeks for $16 per bin ($14 for each additional bin). If you refer a friend to Shore Cans, you will receive $10 off for each person who signs up for a recurring service. They are also currently offering a limited-time special of 20% off of your initial service.

Signing up is easy. You can simply go to www.shorecans.com and follow the steps.

Go online and check out this new and innovative way to take household cleanliness a step further. They currently service Linwood, Northfield, Somers Point, Egg Harbor

Township, Ocean City, Ventnor, Margate and Longport but plan to expand soon. They also offer commercial services. Support a new family-run small business and get your trash can cleaned!

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Events & Happenings South Jersey Classics Auto Show & Sales Event ▶Thursday, ▶ February 7th – Sunday, February 10th Showboat Atlantic City 801 Boardwalk South Jersey Classics will be offering over 100 classic and collector vehicles that will be available for purchase, along with multiple car related vendors and show vehicles on display.

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Second Friday at Noyes Arts Garage ▶Friday, ▶ February 8th from 6-8pm Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City Join Noyes Arts Garage as they celebrate the opening of two new exhibits. Artist Lou Storey opens his solo exhibition “Small Worlds: Kawads, Mandalas & Portals” The Links Foundation will also be presenting their 50th Anniversary Black History Art Exhibition. This event is free and open to the public.

Connections Opening Reception ▶Friday, ▶ February 8th from 6-7:30p Ocean City Fine Arts League 711 Asbury Ave. Join Ocean City Fine Arts League for their first themed show of the year, “Connections” Opening Reception and Awards presentation.

Open Mic Night ▶Fridays ▶ from 7-10pm Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave.

Ventnor Open Mic, Open State to all musicians looking to spread good vibes through music and community.

Atlantic County Home Show & Sale ▶Saturday, ▶ February 9th from 11am-6pm & Sunday, February 10th from 11am4pm Atlantic County Institute of Technology 5080 Atlantic Ave. Mays Landing This two day event will bring together homeowners and many of the most knowledgeable and experienced home and décor experts under one roof in the Atlantic County area. Free admission and parking. 856-4019111.

Children’s Tea ▶Saturday, ▶ February 9th from 11:45am2pm Ocean City Historical Museum Join the Ocean City Historical Museum for their annual Children’s Tea held in the Museum and the Senior Center. Tickets are $10 per person. Purchase your tickets at the museum, online at www.ocnjmuseum.org or by calling 609-399-1801.

Healing Arts through Creative Expression ▶Saturday, ▶ February 9th from 1-2:30pm William Spangler Library at ACCC 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing Atlantic Cape Community College will host an opening reception for their latest

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exhibit, “Healing Arts through Creative Expression.” This show will be focusing on people’s physical and emotional healing through artistic means. Each individuals healing journey will be evidenced through tattoos, poetry, mixed media, photography and short stories.

This exhibit will be on display from February 9th – April 6th.

All Levels Drawing Class ▶Sundays ▶ from 11am-1pm Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City This drawing class is for all levels. Visit lmorganartworks.com for more information and registration.

Welcome to Wellness ▶Monday, ▶ February 11th from 5:30-7pm The Leadership Studio 161 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City As a commitment to our mission of being a space that offers opportunities for physical, mental, and emotional wellness, The Leadership Studio is excited to announce a free, introductory 6 week series, in helping to create and sustain whole life health and wellness as we head into the New Year.

Ventnor Polar Plunge ▶Saturday, ▶ February 16th at 11:15am Newport Ave. Beach, Ventnor The Ventnor Business Association will be hosting their First Annual Presidential Polar Plunge. Registration is $20 and includes longsleeve t-shirt and breakfast. Register online at www.vbanj.com.

Sea Isle Polar Bear Plunge ▶Saturday, ▶ February 16th at 2pm JFK Blvd. & the Boardwalk, Sea Isle City Jump-start the 2019 season at the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Come early, as the polar bears don’t stay in the ocean very long. For more information, visit www.lacoasta-seaisle. com.

Paint Your Person Valentine’s Paint Party ▶Saturday, ▶ February 16th from 7-9:30pm The Leadership Studio 161 S. Tennessee

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Mike Seafood Polar Bear Run and Walk for Autism ▶Sunday, ▶ February 17th at 12pm JFK Blvd. & the Boardwalk, Sea Isle City Join over 4,000 participants as they celebrate the 11th annual run and walk for autism. Registration is open online at www. polarbearrunwalkforautism.com. Day-of registration will also be available at La Costa from 9-11:30am.

Full Moon Drum Circle ▶Monday, ▶ February 18th from 6:30-8pm Enlightened Cafe 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor Join Enlightened Café as they celebrate the Full Snow Moon. The Drum Circle is free, sober and family friendly.

Pancakes for Puppies ▶Saturday, ▶ February 23rd from 8-10am Applebee’s 700 Consumer Square, Mays Landing Friends of Egg Harbor Township Dog Park will be hosting their annual fundraiser on Saturday, February 23rd. Proceeds from this event will go toward improvements to the park. Tickets are limited. Call 609-926-1068 or e-mail dburns054@gmail.com to reserve your tickets. For more information, visit www. ehtdogpark.com.

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Dancing at Somers Point Fire Co. 1 Somers Point Fire Company 1 would like to advise everyone that the dances will not be held during the months of January and February. The first dance for 2019 will be held on March 5th and every Tuesday night thereafter at Fire Company 1 on Bethel Rd. Open to all, singles and couples. Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments.

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Atlantic City Events

Lee Brice ▶Friday, ▶ February 8th at 8pm Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort Tickets start at $45 Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons ▶Friday, ▶ February 8th & Saturday, February 9th at 8pm Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Tickets start at $40 Sinatra Meets the Sopranos ▶Saturday, ▶ February 9th at 8pm Borgata Event Center Tickets start at $29

Taste of AC Restaurant Week Charity Kick Off ▶Wednesday, ▶ February 12th from 5:30-8pm Atlantic City Convention Center Tickets are $35 per person Enjoy samples of the most delicious foods from more than 10 restaurants who participate in Atlantic City Restaurant Week, along with live music and a dessert bar. All proceeds benefit Atlantic City charities. For tickets and more information, visit acrestaurantweek.com/kickoff.

Atlantic City RV & Camping Show ▶Friday, ▶ February 15th – Sunday, February 17th Atlantic City Convention Center Tickets are $12 for adults The convention will be open Friday, February 15th from 11am-7pm, Saturday from 10am-7pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. For more information, visit atlanticcityrvshow.com.

Cage Fury Fighting Championships: Brady vs. Abdul Hakim ▶Saturday, ▶ February 16th at 6pm Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Tickets start at $59 Sean Brady vs. Taj Abdul Hakim compete in a main event Welterweight Title match.

Cheap Trick ▶Saturday, ▶ February 16th at 8pm Sound Waves at Hard Rock Tickets start at $60

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Community Events

Stories, Stay & Play ▶Saturday, ▶ February 8th at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Suggested for ages 1 1/2 to 3. Support your child's early literacy skills by joining Miss Bonnie and her crew to hear stories, sing songs & make a quick craft. Siblings welcome.

Family Drum Circle ▶Friday, ▶ January 25th at 5pm New Day Family Success Center 622624 S. New York Rd. Galloway This 45-minute family friendly drum circle is a great way for kids and adults to bond. This event is no cost to participants.

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Yoga for Life ▶Saturday, ▶ February 9th at 9:30am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Please note: Due to new library hours, doors to the Mays Landing Branch will open at 9:30am on Saturdays. Yoga class will be from 9:45-10:45 am. Registration and $5 fee required for each session.

Storytime University ▶Saturdays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement while building language and literacy skills.

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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 to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with others.

Black History Month Celebration Series: Jazz Concert ▶Saturday, ▶ February 9th at 2pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Dr. Open to all ages. Come see a vintage Jazz band perform a concert featuring music highlighting African-American composers and performers.

Gathering Wool ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 10am Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Ventnor Ave. Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome. Join the group to stitch, loop, craft & chat. You won’t find a cozier club anywhere.

Cooking Matters for Kids ▶Tuesdays ▶ from 5-8pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Dr. Suggested for ages 8-12. Kids will learn basic cooking and nutritional skills in a series of 6 classes presented by the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Registration required. Please register for each class individually.

Furry Buddies ▶Tuesday, ▶ February 12th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to Cody, Erin or Freedom, therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children.

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Easter Desserts ▶Tuesday, ▶ February 19th from 6-9pm Atlantic Cape Community College 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing Students will learn the proper techniques in preparing a coconut-lime cake with cream cheese icing, lemon meringue filled cupcakes and pineapple upside down cake. The workshop fee is $75. For more details or to register, call 609-343-5655.

Free Pet Behavior Lectures ▶Thursday, ▶ February 21st at 6pm Warren E. Fox Nature Center 109 Route 50, Estell Manor Join Loring Silvinski, former veterinary hospital owner and dog trainer, for free monthly lectures to help your fur-kids be the best behaved they can. For more information, please call the Nature Center at 609-625-1897.

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

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Toddler Storytime ▶Thursdays ▶ at 1pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 1 ½-3. Registration requested. Bring your little ones to hear stories and sing songs.

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 needle craft, this is your club. Learn and practice your craft in a fun, welcoming environment.

Pilates ▶Saturday, ▶ February 16th at 9:45am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Please note: Due to new library hours, doors to the Mays Landing Branch will open at 9:30am on Saturdays. Pilates class will be from 9:45-10:45am. Open to adults and teens. Registration and $5 fee required for each session.

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ow are you New Year’s resolutions going? Was one of them to eat better? If so, smart snacking is one of the keys to maintaining a healthy diet. I eat breakfast around 7am and lunch around 12 pm.

I can not go all morning without a snack.

Most of the time I am busy and on the go so I always have healthy snacks in my bag. If I don’t, I make unhealthy choices and then get off track. I don’t always have time to cut up apples or peel hard boiled eggs (my two favor-

ite snacks) so I need good options available as I’m running out the door.

They need to be small, full of good ingredients and a balanced amount of calories and fat for a snack. Here are some of my favorites.

A few years ago I discovered Health Warrior Chia Bars. Here is what I love about them. They are 100 calories, packed with chia seeds and are so tasty. My daughter also loves them. Her favorite flavor is acai and my favorite is apple cinnamon. These bars completely satisfy my hunger mid-morning and help me get through until lunch.

Chia seeds are loaded with antioxidants and are high in protein.

If you grew up enjoying Fig New tons, you will love Fig Bars. I bought a variety pack recently and all of the flavors are delicious including blueberry, lemon and apricot. Each package contains two stone ground

whole wheat bars and each bar is 110 calories. These bars are vegan and contain no artificial flavors or colors.

Another favorite brand is called Made Good. They make granola bars and granola bites. The nice thing about Made Good products is that they are free of allergens like dairy and nuts. If you or your kids are around people with allergies, you can feel good having these without putting anyone in danger. My kids like the strawberry granola bites and I like the banana chocolate granola bites. The package is small and can usually be found in my bag.

We do a lot of outdoor activities which require a good amount of fuel for our bodies.

While I’m happy to snack on plain almonds and cashews, my kids prefer Sahale snacks. They make delicious pomegranate vanilla cashews that I usually throw in my bag before we go hiking or biking. They are the perfect balance of sweet and salty that we all enjoy.

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of products called Wholesome Pantry which is free from artificial ingredients. I usually stock up on Wholesome Pantry snacks like dried fruits, trail mix and nuts. They sell small bags of nuts which are extremely convenient for your carrying in your purse.

Making sure that you have healthy snacks available is the key to staying on track during busy days on the go. As a mom, I constantly hear my kids asking for snacks (even when they just finished eating a meal).

Not only do I keep healthy snacks in my bag for myself, but for them as well. I want to keep them well-fueled for all of our busy activities. Have a healthy snack that you love? I would love to hear from you!

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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Tim McGraw In Concert At Hard Rock Atlantic City Tim McGraw has sold more than 50 million records worldwide and dominated the singles charts with a stunning forty-three #1 singles and is one of the most played radio country stars ever.

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im McGraw brought his concert tour to the Etess Arena in Hard Rock Atlantic City this weekend (February 1st and 2nd). He filled the Etess Arena Friday night with his legion of fans who wasted no time welcoming him the minute he stepped on stage and started singing..

Hard Rock held the show about thirty minutes, starting at 8:30 instead of 8:00 to give those caught in the snow/ice time to get in the venue, which in no way dampened the spirit or enthusiam.

Tim McGraw thanked the audience and remarked, “This is the first time in a long while that I have been up here.” He also reminded his fans that he,“Loved spending the last 2 years touring with my wife (Faith Hill). You can sing as bad as you want with her and it still sounds good, I would not change anything from the last 2 years.”

The audience on the floor remained standing throughout the entire show from McGraw’s first song, “Truck Yeah” throughout the seventeen song set plus two song encore, including “Southern Voice”, “All I Want” , “Live Like You Were Dying and more.

Half way through the set, McGraw had not only the people on the floor dancing and singing but the fans on the elevated seats had also rose to their feet and were dancing to every song McGraw performed.

McGraw mentioned, “My moms in the audience and I am going to sing our new single release, “I Thought About You”, which the packed house loved. McGraw followed that new release with a second new song, “Hallelujaville”, more gospel than country.

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Closing the show with “Live Like You Were Dying,” his fans went wild even after he left the stage applaud-

ing, whistling and stomping their feet till McGraw returned to the stage. His two song encore consisted of “Real Good Man and “Outlaw”.

Tim was born on May 1, 1967, in Delhi, Louisiana, He is married to country singer Faith Hill. The couple has three daughters together, Audrey Caroline McGraw, Gracie Katherine McGraw, Maggie Elizabeth McGraw.

Tim McGraw has dominated the charts with forty-three worldwide #1 singles. He's won three Grammy Awards, sixteen Academy of Country Music Awards, fourteen Country

Music Association Awards, eleven American Music Awards, three People's Choice Awards and numerous other honors.

His iconic career achievements include being named the BDS Radio’s Most Played Artist of the Decade for all music genres and having the Most Played Song of the Decade for all music genres. He is the most played country artist since his debut in 1992, with two singles spending over ten weeks at #1.

His career-long tour successes include the record-setting Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017 with his wife, Faith Hill. McGraw starred in and narrated the hit movie “The Shack,” to add to such other film credits as “Friday Night Lights” and “The Blind Side.”

Tim McGraw will headline the Super Bowl pregame festivities in Atlanta, on Sunday. His performance will take place at the NFL Tailgate Party, which starts at 1 p.m. Eastern Time and will sing his new single “Thought About You” will be televised live on CBS’ Super Bowl pregame show.

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s a young boy growing up in the comune of Brozolo, (a comune is what we call a township here in New Jersey) in the city of Turin in northwest Italy, I always had an interest in learning about the world. My parents owned a small tratoria in Brozolo, and I – like by older brothers and sisters – began helping them when I was a child.

When I was 13 and on summer break from school, my brother Giulio got me an apprentice job washing dishes at the Eden Paradise Hotel in Portofino, about two hours from Brozolo. At that time Giulio was a butcher at the hotel, and in addition to washing dishes (which I didn’t like very much) he

started to teach me the art of butchering. It was very hard, physical work and I realized it was not the job for me. But I did realize that I liked being in the hotel/restaurant business.

I talked to my other older brother, Giovanni, about wanting to join him working on cruise ships since I wanted to see the world. But he told me I needed much more experience than just washing dishes to work on a first class cruise ship. Mama Mia, was he right!

Giovanni arranged for me to work as a busboy at the Billia Hotel in Valle d’Aosta, then one of the leading five star hotels in Italy. It was there I learned the techniques and finesse of service required for the formal, elegant European dining style popular at the time.

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I worked on the Sea Venture cruising the Caribbean from 1971 to 1974, with a brief break in 1972 when I was drafted to serve a year in the Alpine division of the Italian army – yes, in the cold region of the mountains near the Austrian border.

Boy did I miss those warm, sunny islands!

Many of you who love to cruise know that the ships back in the 1970s were much smaller than the large popular cruise ships of today. The Sea Venture, a first class luxury ship, carried 626 passengers and about 400 crew. Dining was very formal, meals were a celebration every day, and the midnight buffets were legend. Beluga caviar was served at the Captain’s Welcome Aboard and Farewell Champagne receptions. Ice carvings were on display at every dinner and buffet, and the menus changed daily to reflect many inter-

national cuisines.

The dining room was divided into sections and staff training was rigorous so that we would exceed every passenger’s expectations.

Each section had a maitre d’hotel, an assistant maitre d’hotel, a station captain and a runner, then known as a commis. (When I first started as a runner I did drop a few trays due to the motion of the ship during rough seas.) My favorite dinner event was the farewell night dessert presentation.

All the runners would stand behind a closed partition holding flaming Baked Ala ska s . The partition would open and we all paraded to our station – what a sight – and the passengers loved it!

In March 1974 we learned that the Sea Venture was being sold to Princess Cruises, and that the Easter cruise would be our last cruise.

Although it was a sad time for every crew member, it was the most wonderful cruise of my life because I met my future wife, Christine, on that cruise. She was vacationing with her family on that Easter cruise, and

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every day I count my blessings that she became my wife.

In 1975 the Sea Venture was renamed Pacific Princess and became the famous “Love Boat” featured in the opening credits of the popular 1977-1987 television show of the same name.

As I look back on my time on the Sea Venture, I realize what a tremendous influence it had on making me the chef and restaurateur I am today. The cruises and port-of-call stops allowed me to appreciate different cultures, learn about new and interesting types of food, and introduced me to so many different nationalities of people. It broadened my horizon and helped me understand how food brings people together in the celebration of life.

Although love was in the air when I met my wife onboard, and later for the characters on the television

show, things did not end romantically for the Pacific Princess. In 1998 Greek police impounded the ship after finding that the crew was using it to smuggle heroin. It was sold and renamed the Pacific, but in 2008 was again seized by Italian police for unpaid repair costs owed to a Genova shipyard. Finally, in 2012, it was sold for scrap to a Turkish ship breaker. Sadly, Cupid’s arrow could not save it and it no longer is in existence. But my memories and experiences still keep it alive in my heart.

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Perspective Is Everything

By Jeff Whitaker

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spent this past week in Florida.

Now before all the haters come out, let me explain why I’m telling you this. I’m not bragging that I was in the Sunshine State while most of you reading this were in the Arctic Freeze Zone. It’s just that I had this realization. It’s this. Perspective matters.

In fact, perspective is everything.

Let me explain.

While the Northeast (and much of the rest of the country for that matter) was experiencing frigid and in many cases sub-zero weather conditions, in Florida it was frigid as well. The only difference is that frigid to Floridians and frigid to the most everyone else is totally different. It’s all in your perspective. Several days, we awoke to temperatures in the mid 50’s and only climbing to 65 for a high. Our reaction? “It’s cold this morning”. But then as I checked the temperature back in South Jersey for late this week I saw temperatures predicted in the upper 50’s and my reaction? “Wow, it’s going to be warm back home.” How is that?

It’s all in your perspective.

Here is my point. How we see things based on our current situation or our location or circumstance has a huge impact on how we view things.

It’s all about mindset. If you and I get up in the morning and anticipate doom and gloom based on the circumstanc-

es around us or the situation we find ourselves in or for that matter even the weather, we set ourselves up for negativity at every turn. On the contrary, if we don’t allow ourselves to have our attitudes or perspectives impacted by our circumstances, we set a whole different tone for the day.

So, what do we need to do to feed the positive and starve the negative influences in our lives?

It starts with pursuing a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset. A fixed mindset looks at the situation we find in front of us, buying into the negativity and accompanying mentality that it brings with it. Whereas having a growth mindset looks at every situation and scenario as an opportunity to learn, grow and look for the positive.

Carol S. Dweck said, “When there's a setback, someone with a fixed mindset will start thinking, 'Maybe I don't have what it takes?' They may get defensive and give up. A hallmark of a successful person is that they persist in the face of obstacle, and often, these obstacles are blessings in disguise.”

The next time you become overwhelmed by your situation or the circumstances that surround you, check your perspective and consider a mindset adjustment.

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.

The Battle By The Bay Turns 25!

By Raymond Tyler

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he first Sunday in February is known worldwide as Super Sunday because if some football game that happens.

For myself, however and hundreds of Atlantic City , Viking alum and Pleasantville, Greyhound alum; the first Sunday in February is always a special day of rivalry between the two High Schools.

First of all you should know that the first weekend in February is the annual Battle By The Bay Basketball Tournament. For 25 years the 3 day tournament has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for scholarships for young men and women to go on to college. The tournament has showcased future NBA stars like J.R Smith and Karl Anthony Towns as well as hundreds of great student athletes. The Battle By The Bay brings to ACHS the best high school talent from the north east.

For more than 10 years however, the last game of the tournament and usually the biggest draw of the tournament is The Atlantic City Vs. Pleasantville game.

Though both teams are usually in the hunt for a playoff spot...you can always through away the win/loss record because both teams want to shine in this game. The ACHS team wants to defend their home court in front of a capacity filled gym. Pleasantville is also the high school closes to ACHS. That makes the last game of The Battle By The Bay a game that The Pleasantville Greyhounds want to win as well. Plus it is always a great feeling to steal a win in your closest rivals gym.

This year the Pleasantville Greyhounds did head home just beating ACHS 77 to 75. I can say both fan bases were treated to a thrilling game from the opening tip. The Pleasantville and ACHS bleachers were filled, so the real winners were the students on the court and the students that will benefit from a college education.

The Boardwalk Blackout Reloaded Saturday February 9th at Harrah’s A few weeks ago I reported that AC, Councilman Marty Small was bringing his annual Small Ball Event to The Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Unfortunately weather forecasts of snow caused The Boardwalk Black event to be postponed. Small’s event has been rescheduled for this weekend at The Harrah’s event center in Atlantic City.

Tickets/Information available at MartySmall.com.

Second Sundays At Bourre, AC 201 S. New York Ave I want to invite you to join myself and my Light family for an afternoon of visual art, music, networking and great experiences at The Bourre in AC from 3pm to 7pm.

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or 14 years, fashion power couple Lamont D. Bowling and Jeana Bowling have proudly led the charge bringing Fashion Week to Atlantic City. This year's much anticipated Atlantic City Fashion Week will be held from February 10th - 16th.

Produced by the couples' company KingBee Media LLC, ACFW proudly offers a series of fashion events that

have been met with much excitement

by VIPs, press and fashion enthusiasts alike. These fashion influencers have had very long careers in the industry and have produced many successful fashion events, including Atlantic City Fashion Week and SOHO Fashion Week NY. Their Atlantic City Fashion Week will once again offer a platform for a community of rapidly growing artists, students and designers that are becoming part of the cultural renaissance in Atlantic City. These talented individuals will get the opportunity to showcase their flair for fashion and bring their innovations to the masses.

ACFW promises to deliver a high-end, “New York Style’ fashion show presented over a 5-day period. Lamont and Jeana are proud to be leaders and

mentors in supporting young talent and encouraging each and every de-

signer, model, and artist to be true to themselves and to listen to that voice

inside that will always steer you in a positive direction. Lamont and Jeana understand the importance of taking chances, believing in yourself, and encourage young talent, in a competitive industry, to stay authentic and true to who they are.

When Lamont and Jeana first met with the leaders in Atlantic City, they wanted to stress that they did not want to take anything from the city, but instead they wanted to give back. “It’s an exciting experience and when we met with the people of Atlantic City, we went in and said listen, we want to give something to Atlantic City”, said Lamont. “It’s not American Fashion Week, it’s not USA Fashion Week, we are not going to do like the pageants who came in, did their thing and they ran off somewhere else. We want to give back to the community of Atlantic City and give them something that they can take ownership of and do it annually. We are committed to that”.

ACFW is held twice a year in Atlantic City and offers unique, state of the art fashion experiences that showcase the newest creations of designers and students of design who are local to the area as well as international designers.

ACFW fosters relationships with local high schools, secondary and trade schools, Colleges and Universities.

ACFW features students from Harcum College, Brookdale College, The Art Institute of Philadelphia, Atlantic County Institute of Technology, Lacey Township High School, Shore Beauty Academy and the Aveda Rizzieri School.

By engaging in Atlantic City Fashion Week, students are also receiving credit toward their curriculum.

All the action starts on Sunday, February 10th at 2PM with the fashion kickoff event that will be held in The Quarter in Tropicana. The centerpiece of this exciting event will be a flash mob style dynamic fashion show showcasing

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local designers and retailers who will display their fabulous swag. The stunning backdrop of Tropicana’s Quarter will only add to the magnificent aesthetics of this well produced show.

Then on Thursday, February 14th at 7PM at the Showboat Hotel, design students will compete for prizes in the student showcase. Come out to support your favorite rising star. Judges for the competition will include industry professionals and executives. This is the show that will determine which talented designer will be on the A list in the fashion world of tomorrow.

On Friday, February 15th at 7PM at the Showboat Hotel, ACFW present their Ready to Wear and Children Designers. You never know who will turn up at this event. In the past there have been celebrity judges from the hit TV

series Project Runway.

On Saturday, ACFW will present Couture and Avant Garde creations and present for you an international array of talented designers. These International designers come from all corners of the earth and will allow you to experience the contrast in fashion presented across different cultures. This event is among the most popular and definitely a cult favorite.

High end vendors will be present at every show and will be selling unique on-trend clothing and accessories that will satisfy the shopping urges of even the most discriminating fashionista.

Also, there will be a trunk show after each event offering an opportunity for attendees to purchase unique clothing shown on the runway.

Tickets for Atlantic City Fashion Week start at $30 for general admission and can be purchased on their website at www.AtlanticCityFashionWeek.com.

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The Protein Lectin in our Body

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Lectins may impact health in multiple ways, ranging from digestion to chronic disease risk.

They have been shown to cause red blood cells to cluster together. They are categorized as antinutrients since they block the absorption of some nutrients.

Lectins may cause upset stomach when plant foods are eaten uncooked. They are also the reason why it can be dangerous to eat undercooked legumes. The lectin in red kidney beans is called phytohaemagglutinin. It is responsible for red kidney bean poisoning, which results from eating raw or undercooked

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Cooking methods that use moist heat are helpful for decreasing the number of lectins in plants. Cooking also breaks down some plant starch into simpler carbohydrate. Lectins like to attach to carbohydrates and are removed from the body before they cause negative effects.

Slow cookers are not recommended for preparing kidney beans because the temperature is not high enough to eliminate lectins.

Ways to decrease lectins in foods include: • boiling • fermentation • sprouting • peeling • deseeding • pressure cooking While lectins have some undesirable effects, they also have some positive ones. Small amounts of lectins may help the good bacteria that live in human digestive systems.Research suggests that lectins may be useful for helping to identify and diagnose cancer . Lectins are also being studied for their potential to slow down the rate that cancer cells multiply.

Researchers are even looking at lectins as potential treatments for illnesses caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses .

It is said, lectins are harmful and cause inflammation. Long-term inflammation is linked to many serious medical conditions, including heart disease , cancer, and depression Following a lectin-free diet could be a way to lower inflammation in the body. However, more research in humans is needed before the effect can be confirmed.Thoughts are also that lectins may make it easier for bacteria or other toxins to cross the gut barrier. However,

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they also state that whole grains contain antioxidants , which help fight inflammation. This factor could make up for lectin's potentially harmful effects.

The lectin-free diet is a restrictive plan, which may make it difficult for some people to follow it long-term. The plan also limits or cuts out many nutritious foods, such as whole grains, beans, and certain vegetables.Keep in mind, consuming whole grains can help reduce the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Fruits and vegetables also have many associated health benefits. Eating more fruits and vegetables may lower the risk for multiple conditions, including heart and lung diseases.

They may also impact cancer risk and help people avoid gaining weight.

A lectin-free diet may be difficult for vegetarians or vegans to follow, since legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains provide plant-based protein.Legumes, whole grains, and fruit and vegetable peels also provide dietary fiber. A lectin-free diet could result in constipation if dietary fiber intake decreases.Also, following a lectin-free diet may be expensive, as the plan recommends specialty milks, pasture-raised meats, and expensive supplements.

Foods to eat pasture-raised meats A2 milk cooked sweet potatoes leafy, green vegetables cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts asparagus garlic and onion celery mushrooms avocado olives or extra virgin olive oil.

Foods to avoid legumes, such as beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts squash nightshade vegetables, such as eggplant, peppers, potatoes, and tomatoes fruit, in moderation grains If grains are consumed, the plan recommends products made from white flour instead of wheat.corn meat from corn-fed animals I have to say , where lectins may cause some damage, there is strong research to support the benefits of eating plant foods.

Many plants are high in lectins, but lectin levels can differ significantly between plant types. There are also many kinds of lectins, and some seem to be beneficial.It is also important to be aware that much of the research on lectins has been via animal or test- tube studies.

Furthermore, many studies have looked at single lectins instead of the foods that contain them.

I think research is needed before following a lectin-free diet can be recommended. At this time I’m on board that it seems to be more of a trend than a plan backed by science. But it is something to think about.

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Discovering Stockton’s Holocaust Resource Center

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ew Year’s is a time when most of us will remember the past with optimism for a bigger, better and brighter future. That being said, every day is New Year’s Day at Stockton University’s Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center.

Opened on October 2, 1990, Stockton’s Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center enlightens students and the public, to develop acceptance of diversity and its protection in a free and democratic society. Its mission is to break down walls to appreciate, and celebrate, people’s differences while acknowledging our commonalities and connections to unify so we can defend all our inalienable rights to exist and pursue personal happiness.

“It’s all about making people aware and sensitive to the rights and needs of others,” said Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center Director Gail Hirsch Rosenthal.

Stockton University’s Holocaust Resource Center is a joint project with The Jewish Federation of Atlantic/Cape May Counties and the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center. Located on

the second floor of Stockton’s Richard E. Bjork Library, it consists of an office, conference room and a modernized, multi-function classroom with oral and visual testimonies. It carries books, films, pictures and artifacts documenting the unspeakable events of 80 and 90 years ago that need to be spoken about and never forgotten. The Center works with schools on holocaust and genocide themed projects and hosts field trips and seminars with the aim of strengthening minds to fight prejudice.

In 2017 Yad Vashem of The World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem chose Stockton to host its first off-campus, two-day, teacher seminar in the U.S. “Holocaust and Genocide education is more important than ever,” said Rosenthal.

“There is bullying and prejudice and all sorts of injustices happening all over the world, even now.”

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Elie Wiesel, survivor of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Buchenwald and the Nobel Peace Prize winning writer of his unforgettable memoir Night. Humanitarians like Helen Keller, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso and Apartheid prisoner, hero and South African president, Nelson Mandela, and writers and scientists like Albert Einstein, Marc Chagall, Sir Isaac

Newton and rabbi Moses Maimonides are also displayed.

Architect Martin Blumberg, AIA, PE, PP constructed The Center’s entrance using early 1900s era railroad tracks with wooden doors and walls. They looked aged like wartime railroad cars to symbolize the trains and tracks which shipped millions to slave labor camps.

The Center is where Stockton’s students, and children and adults of all ages, can come to learn about people who, bravely, stood up to the Nazis and their collaborators to hide friends, and even strangers, or helped people escape, or helped people trapped in the camps and the ghettos, or who tried, and sometimes died trying, to tell the world what was happening.

The Center’s goal is to help as many people as they can to want to be, and become, positive agents to help everybody they can to respect, and defend, everybody else.

“We talk about ‘The Power of One’ a lot,” said Rosenthal. “One person can make a difference. It is so important for people to know that because it matters. Everyone matters.”

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Galentine’s Day 101:

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f you’re a 21st century lady, you know your girlfriends deserve all the love and support in the world. Our queen from Pawnee, Ind., Leslie Knope from the hit show Parks and Recreation pioneered Galentine’s Day. On Feb. 13, ladies come together and celebrate each other. There’s so much emphasis on romance surrounding Valentine’s Day---take back the 2018 (the year of the women by the way) and let me show you how to take Galentine’s Day to the next level: 1. Gather your lady squad My mom always says the most important part of life is finding YOUR people. Who’s there for you when you need them? Who pushes you to work harder and love yourself more? That’s your girl. This year, I’m celebrating Galentine’s Day with my college besties (Megan, Kira, Kelly---I’m talking about you).

These goddesses represent some of the most selfless people I know. Kira studies education and hopes work in inner-city schools

one day. Megan, my magnificent roommate, marched at the Women’s March and always reminds me that “the future is female.” Kelly, a literature major, carries a book everywhere she goes and makes everyone around her feel complete. Surround yourself with beauties like them (inside and out) and “treat yo self.”

2. What kind of party do you want?

Galentine’s day is all about doing your own thing. My college besties and I are getting dressed up and putting a spin on the old-fashioned date at the movies. Galentine’s Day legend Leslie Knope hosted her gal pals for brunch, including waffles and mimosas. Take your warrior women to a night on the town in Atlantic City and buy each other drinks. Do a chill night-in complete with a fun female film (I recommend Frozen, Brave, The Hunger Games, or Pretty in Pink), popcorn, and big laughs. Go ice skating, wine tasting, belch out some karaoke, play charades, or bake some brownies. Whatever you do, kill it.

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Make your princess pack feel appreciated and adored (as every woman should feel).

Here’s your opportunity to celebrate the Lorelai to your Rory, Monica to your Rachel, Dionne to your Cher, or Cristina to your Meredith. As a politics major, I feel obligated to direct your attention to some powerfully awesome ladies who forged our future: Eleanor Rooselvelt, Maya Angelou, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Harriet Tubman. I’m proud to vote, own property and run for political office one day, and that’s all because of my female ancestors’ hard work. The only way for women to continue to rise is through love and support.

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Sister Jean Webster's Legacy is being Trashed by the Poor Handling of Current Crisis

By HARRY HURLEY Political Columnist

The Hurley Line: he abrupt closing of Sister Jean Webster's Kitchen in Atlantic City is a disgrace. That so called responsible public officials would allow this to occur has earned our rightful condemnation.

It is no secret that powerful people have wanted Sister Jean's Kitchen closed or relocated for more than 35 years. I get it. A scant few want this this kind of function in "their" neighborhood. Yet, this vital operation serves hundreds of people, twice per-day and they need to find a new home for this kitchen, immediately.

Before we analyze the various issues surrounding this unfortunate matter, let me introduce you to Sister Jean Webster

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and share some other thoughts about this late, great, wonderful woman.

Sister Jean was one of the most unselfish, decent and kind people in our region's history. She was born on January 7, 1935 and she died on January 10, 2011.

Sister Jean did profound work that no government program could compete ever with.

Sister Jean earned a well deserved "street marker" in Atlantic City for her lifetime of distinguished public service.

The marker reads as follows: The truth is that they don't make them like Sister Jean anymore. A number of years ago, I was advised by two high-ranking Atlantic County officials that Sister Jean Webster had passed away and "we knew that you would want to know."

Immediately, I fired up my computer and went to my website and wrote and filed a heart-felt eulogy. As it turned out, Sister Jean's demise had been greatly exaggerated. She had not passed away.

Word got out quickly about my "report" and I felt terrible about it. The local daily rag took their cheap shots and I took my public flogging in stride. I gave thought about what could I do to make-up for this

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gaffe? Note: I was the fourth media member in line to report the news; yet, the first three reports didn't count. Just mine.

It came to me. Let's make the ultimate lemonade from lemons. I held a very successful on-air "Hurleython" and we raised $ 8,000. I had a nice, big blow-up check printed and I went to Sister Jean Webster's Kitchen. I apologized to Sister Jean in person for my public mispronouncement and presented her with a check in the amount of $ 8,000.

Sister Jean gave me a big hug and said, "Harry, when you do this for me ... You can say that I died every day." It was classic, decent Sister Jean Webster in action.

Another unforgettable memory about Sister Jean occurred a few years later.

During the Summer of 2013, I found out that Sister Jean's grave was left unmarked ... there was no headstone.

This was another moment of truth and it was unacceptable. A good friend of Sister Jean, Sister Debbie Thomas called Frank Cirillo (who was a previous volunteer at Sister Jean's Kitchen), who next called me.

I did another on-air "Hurleython," and our listeners raised the money to pay for a beautiful headstone for Sister Jean. Her grave had remained unmarked for nearly two years. (The headstone is pictured here).

Sister Jean never referred to her kitchen as a soup kitchen. "God told me to start feeding people," Sister Jean said many times over the years. In more than 25 years, Sister Jean served more than 4 million meals to those in need.

This is staggering by any measure and it demonstrates the power possessed by a single person, who may have been

small in stature ... but, was every bit a true giant in reality. Sister Jean spent her own money on others, so that they would not go hungry.

On Sunday, February 3, 2019, I was tagged on social media by Tracy Allen.

She had spoken with the Reverend John Scotland, who has served as executive director of Sister Jean's Kitchen for many years.

Reverend Scotland advised that Sister Jean's Kitchen would be forced to close on very short notice (within one day), because the City had determined that their current building is unsafe to occupy.

They were granted a three day reprieve and were ordered to close on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

The void would be immediately felt, as Sister Jean's Kitchen had been feeding 200 meals, twice per-day.

This is where our leaders have failed us. There is no acceptable reason why

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there would be even a single meal gap between leaving their present location and moving to their new home.

I remember talking with former Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian more than a year ago about this. There was a strong desire to relocate the kitchen because of its proximity to the vital tourism/casino districts. That's understandable. However, the new home should have been locked down before things have come to this.

The Victory First Presbyterian Church is 163 years old. It was damaged in 2012 by Super Storm Hurricane Sandy.

Before Guardian left office, everything seemed to be proceeding nicely. They had identified a new home, located on the St. Monica's Church property. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority was prepared to step-up with $ 1 million in funding.

All appeared well. Until it wasn't. Disagreements in the building plans, code upgrades post Hurricane Sandy stalled the project. I believe had not Guardian lost his re-election bid, we wouldn't be writing about this right now. Guardian would not have allowed this to happen.

It is my hope that leaders at all levels will band together right away and fix this situation without delay. Hundreds of needy people count on this kitchen each and every day for two meals a day.

Various sources have advised me

that the Atlantic City Rescue Mission can handle the additional 400-plus meals.

However, it is 2 miles from the current location and the Mission already has a substantial clientele to manage. This is not the long-term solution.

This much I do know. If the various people in power had to worry about where their next meal was coming from ... this situation would never have occurred in the first place. No more politics. No more lame excuses. Fix this, now!

SISTER JEAN WEBSTER (1935 - 2011) "Over 25 years ago (back in 2011), casino chef Jean Webster saw a man searching for food in a garbage can on an Atlantic City street. With $ 5 in her pocket she bought him a meal at a fast food restaurant and invited him to eat at her home the next day. Soon, others followed him back to her house, and she fed them all. Jean's kitchen grew and moved to the First Presbyterian Church at Pacific and Pennsylvania avenues and continued to serve as many as 500 meals to the needy each day. Often referred to by others as the "Mother Theresa of Atlantic City," Sister Jean was the recipient of the Russ Berrie Award that recognizes those who make a difference by helping others. In 1998 she was inducted into the Atlantic County Women's Hall of Fame, was Stockton College Referee of the Humanitarian Award and was a winner of the American Institute of Public Services Jefferson Award in Washington, D.C.

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The Pipe

A Pinelands Tale

By Paul E. Pedersan, Jr

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n and around the Pine Barrens, there are many, many nature areas, nature preserves, and wildlife management areas for folks to take short hikes along their trails, and enjoy picnicking, fishing, bird and animal watching, and just being “out in the woods” for a few hours, without roaming or possibly getting lost somewhere in the entire 1.1 million acres that makes up South Jersey’s Pinelands. These areas are like more tame, “gated” communities within the Pine Barrens.

One such area is Haddonfield’s Crows Woods Nature Preserve in the south end of Haddonfield. I was. reminded of Crow’s Woods, and the hundreds of hours I spent there as a kid, by a Facebook post from a life-long friend, Debbie Morrison of Collingswood. She’s recently discovered the many joys of Crows Woods, and her post brought

back a herd of fond memories that include the legendary South Jersey witch, Peggy Clevenger, an old pipe we used to dare each other to cross, and how trees in the Pine Barrens get their growth rings.

Back in the mid-sixties, as they were building the Patco Speed Line that runs on the western side of Crow’s Woods, there was barely a week that went by that me and several of my friends weren’t exploring Crow’s Woods, and the woods around Evans Pond, close by. The head waters of Cooper River run through both areas, and we spent many hours roaming the woods, looking for frogs, snakes, and salamanders to capture and sell to Evans Pet Shop on Tanner St. in Haddonfield.

One day, way back in Crow’s Woods, we discovered a pipe that was about eighteen inches in diameter and twenty-five yards long. It traversed a ravine that the ‘crick’ ran through. It was about a thirty-foot drop from the middle of the pipe into the shallow ‘crick’ below, we saw.

The rest of the ground in the ravine was thick, mucky swamp, complete with skunk cabbages and Jack-In-The-Pulpits. Me and my friends all looked at each other, silently asking “Who’s going first?”

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the first walk across the pipe. There were five joining collars that were a couple inches high, at five-yard intervals along the pipe that I’d have to carefully step over on my way across. As I sized things up, I found myself getting a little nervous, and my four friends started sensing it.

“You know, once you get out there, you won’t be able to turn around”, said Bobby. He had a wry twinkle in his eyes as he continued to warn me, adding, “and you won’t be able to sit and shimmy across

because of those collars, either”.

It was indeed going to be a daunting task, my hands getting moist as I contemplated the possibilities.

“Dougie Clevenger crossed this pipe once, Debbie said”, said Donny, my best friend. The Clevengers lived on our street.

Doug was away at Annapolis, many years older than us, but Debbie, his sister, was our age.

“How do you know?”, I asked Donny.

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said Dougie was out here looking for a tree that their great, great grandmother supposedly put a spell on because she was a witch or something. The spell is carved into the bark”, he said.

“What spell?”, I demanded, with Mark and Freddie demanding to know, as well.

“The story goes”, Donny continued, “that Peggy Clevenger, the witch of the Pine Barrens, put a curse on all the trees around here one mischief night so nobody would forget her. Every mischief night, a black fog covers all the woods for one minute before midnight and stains the bark.

That’s how mischief night got its name.

As the tree grows and covers itself with new bark, the stain stays there. That’s how you can tell by the rings how old a tree is”.

I stood there and thought about things for a moment.

“You know what?”, I said. My friends all said in unison, “What?”

“I really wanna find that tree and take a piece of it back with us. It has to be magic!”

Stretching each of my arms straight out to my sides for balance, I started across the pipe. The further I walked, the higher I was off the ground. As I got out to the middle, with the crick running below me, I smiled and shouted, “Yo! Guys! It ain’t so bad! C’mon across!”

My pace quickened as I passed the point of no return, the middle, and got closer to the other side. Finally, I reached terra-firma, shot my arms up in victory,

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and jumped onto the ground, hearing sticks and twigs snapping and echoing in the woods. I’d made it across first. A true leader and pioneer of Crow’s Woods.

Spinning around to guide and encourage the next one of my friends across, I realized, instantly, that I was alone. They were nowhere to be seen. But several yards from where I stood, I saw a giant old Beech tree. I walked up to it, and though the years made it hard to read, I saw the following etched into the bark: “Black be the sky, Black be the night, Black be the air, As black as the night, From now to forever, My blackness you’ll see, From the skin to the heart, Of every tree.”

I’m sure no one has ever crossed that pipe faster than I did on my way out of Crow’s Woods that day.

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10 Years of Marriage And This Is What I Learned About Expectations

By Christina Sciarretta

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n February 27, 2009, I stood in a cheap dress from Marshall’s (my favorite store of all time, I’m not kidding) across from this skinny twenty-something kid. Neither of us had any idea what we had just signed up for.

Literally. I mean, we signed a legally binding agreement to “do” all kinds of things, but I’m not exactly sure what those things were, because I wasn’t even paying attention. I was looking at my husband’s sweet, dreamy face and thinking of the happy future that we would have: endless years of pure bliss.

All we needed was each other’s love. What a load of cr—Anyway, so I (probably literally) skipped out of the courthouse, but then I got food poisoning…on my wedding night… let that sink in. You’re welcome, America.

Now that should’ve been the flashing red light, showing me that life doesn’t always play out the way I expect it to, but my young twenty-something hope remained steadfast.

Andrew left a few days later for basic training and didn’t return until 3 days before our actual wedding on June 9. I walked down the aisle, and stood in awe at the sight of my groom, who I hadn’t seen in three months. I’m 100% sure that our Pastor spoke more about “I do”s, but in typical Christina-form, I missed the entire thing again. So off we went, down the aisle and

off to Fort Campbell, KY. You read that right. KY. That stands for Kentucky. You see, when Andrew enlisted in the Army, we thought we were going jetsetting to anywhere in the world that we wanted to live, but that’s not what we got. What we got was Kentucky. We did not expect that one, but like a good Army family, we adapted and overcame.

Throughout the next 4 years, our life together was nothing like either one of us expected. As a combat arms soldier, he was out in the field, away from home, for 2-3 days at a time every couple of weeks. Then he deployed and we had a mid-deployment baby.

Then he returned, and there was reintegration. Then I decided to launch my career and found out I was pregnant on my very first day of real estate school. My son was 6 months old and I was pregnant—not pregnant with ambition or hope, either. I was pregnant with an actual baby. A girl. And I had such a distaste for meat, that I projectile vomited after my could-do-no-wrongon-February-27-2009-husband made a chicken and roasted pepper sandwich six hours before I returned home from a day packed with real estate school and teaching dance for six hours. I don’t think stuff ever got more unexpected than at that moment.

In 2012, Andrew asked me to move back to New Jersey and my heart broke. I loved being an agent in Fort Campbell. I led the kids ministry and had so many wonderful friends at my church. I taught amazing kids and had amazing bosses at my dance studio.

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home-home. Not Atlantic County. I went to Vineland. I did not ever expect to find myself in Vineland, while I was growing up in Galloway, and yet, there I was for another five years.

It’s 2019 and in ten years of marriage, the only thing that I know is that things rarely happen the way that we expect them to. The interesting thing is that when I look back at every unexpected tsunami that Andrew and I have faced, I can see, so clearly, how it built our foundation. We had to ride waves that we didn’t want to ride.

Sometimes, they were tsunamis: massive.

We had to have tough conversations, and make tough choices, but we learned how to navigate them with each other instead of against each other.

So often in marriage, when the unexpected shows up, we allow it to cause a

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I know it’s uncomfortable, but it’s worth it.

The bumps in the road are worth it. You are building your foundation. Perhaps the greatest issue that we have is that we have to stop constantly expecting that things are going to be just as we want them to be. Perhaps we need to allow them to be as they are, however that is, and just make a commitment to ride the unexpected tsunamis with our partners. No marriage is perfect or easy, so expect the unexpected, and commit to riding those waves together.

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his year, the Motto Family has only one wish - a kidney for their beloved husband and father, Larry Motto. Larry, age 43 from Egg Harbor Township, underwent open heart surgery several years ago, a complication of which can often be damage to the kidney. Post heart surgery, Larry learned that his kidney, was in fact failing.

Over the last two years, his kidney has gotten worse and he is now in the last stage of kidney failure prior to needing dialysis. Rebecca Motto, Larry’s wife, has diligently poured time and resources into changing the household diet in a holistic healing attempt to no avail.

For the past two years, Larry has been actively seeking a living

have their dad back.” expressed Rebecca regarding her husband.

Larry is registered with Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ and is a part of an organ exchange program that could ultimately give healthy kidneys to 7 different people with the donation of one. All they need is the right kidney from a generous living donor to start the domino effect of organ donation for lives to be saved.

This is no small feat to ask of a person but we know how powerful a story can be so if this is something tugging on your heartstrings, call Saint Barnabas Medical Center Living Donor RN Coordinator at 973-322-2286 to see if you’d be a match for Larry. Lives can be saved. Organ donation works.

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The Storm

By Tammy Thornton

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ardeners endure many seasons throughout the years. We welcome the spring rains and enjoy the full sun of summer, hoping it’s brilliance won’t scorch our beloved plants. But every once in a while The Storm, the one you won’t forget, ravages your garden. It comes intent to destroy.

Delicate little flowers won’t make it, even old oaks will fall. But most heartbreaking are those vibrant buds that were full of life, just about to bloom. Cut down in their prime, we mourn what could have been.

We had seen the potential and were full of hope. And now our hopes are dashed.

We water the ground with our tears and wonder how we will go forward.

Then the winter winds come, and it is cold and dark and lonely. Snow begins to fall, covering everything, and continues until the branches are weighed down.

After the blizzard, there is quiet. We take it all in and wonder.

In our grief, we peer out of the window dreaming of happier times when we felt the green grass beneath our feet. But now the garden gate is closed and all we see is black and white and stillness. It’s almost impossible to imagine our garden will ever be full of life, laughter, and vibrant colors again.

Gardeners know the deep snow covers us like a warm blanket, comforting us, protecting us from the harsh cold.

But beneath the ground, bulbs and the roots of spring are waiting. Forgotten treasures buried deep, biding their time. We can’t see them and don’t believe it.

We must trust the Master Gardener.

He has pruned and the cuts hurt. If we are honest, we would doubt and question. But we cling to the Vine, even as our questions go unanswered. And long as the winter may seem, we wait for spring.

Written in Memory of Thomas R.Thornton II 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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he numbers have come in for the “Tale of Tape” for the full calendar year, comparing 2017 and 2018. As you can see with the chart provided, the inventory for Single family homes in Atlantic County was down just slightly year to year.

Closed sales of single family are up 2.9% and another welcomed sign for home owners is the days on the market till sold is down a nice 14.3%. The median sales price rose up $10,000 or 5.7%. Sellers in the last year received a higher percent of 1% better in the list price to closing price ratio.

In the first-time home buyer range of $225,000 and below, the inventory is still moving very quickly in most areas of Atlantic County (if the property is listed at the correct price point). Investors are still buying and flipping homes in that price range and even at higher price with confidence in most market segments.

We still see homes being torn down on the island communities and new construction being built. The most expensive single-family home sold last year in Atlantic County was a stunning 5 Bedroom 5.5 bath beachfront home in Longport that fetched $5,140,000. Longport

Local Market Update for December 2018

Atlantic County Key Metrics New Listings Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Median Sales Price* Percent of List Price Received* Inventory of Homes for Sale Months Supply of Inventory

Key Metrics New Listings Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Median Sales Price* Percent of List Price Received* Inventory of Homes for Sale Months Supply of Inventory

New Listings Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Median Sales Price* Percent of List Price Received* Inventory of Homes for Sale Months Supply of Inventory

Year to Date

2017

2018

Percent Change

342

285

- 16.7%

6,162

6,114

- 0.8%

301

286

- 5.0%

3,612

3,716

+ 2.9%

Thru 12-2017 Thru 12-2018

Percent Change

95

69

- 27.4%

91

78

- 14.3%

$185,500

$186,500

+ 0.5%

$175,000

$185,000

+ 5.7%

94.8%

95.3%

+ 0.5%

95.8%

96.8%

+ 1.0%

3,061

2,802

- 8.5%

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8.9

- 10.1%

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December 2017

Year to Date

2018

Percent Change

111

82

- 26.1%

1,922

1,815

- 5.6%

89

82

- 7.9%

1,166

1,135

- 2.7%

Thru 12-2017 Thru 12-2018

Percent Change

95

89

- 6.3%

98

81

- 17.3%

$111,500

$112,500

+ 0.9%

$110,000

$118,000

+ 7.3%

94.5%

95.3%

+ 0.8%

93.8%

95.4%

+ 1.7%

996

912

- 8.4%

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10.0

9.7

- 3.0%

--

--

--

Adult Community Key Metrics

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also holds the honors for highest price in the Townhouse-Condo Segment with a bayfront 4BR 3 bath being sold for $910,000. The most expensive commercial property sold in 2018 in Atlantic County was a 200-room hotel on 5 acres in Absecon which sold for $2,900,000.

The Condo/Townhouse stats were down slightly in the county. A positive sign however is the median sales price - up 7.3% for a higher averaged priced sold property in that segment.

The 55 plus/Adult Community living segment has positive news with days on the market until sale - down a huge 37.2% for much quicker sold homes. That segment had a drop in median price - down 4.4%.

2018 was a relatively good year in real estate for Atlantic County, as growth and expansion came at last. This year should hopefully be more of the same. The current local real estate market offers a great time to buy with low affordable interest rates and very stable price points.

By Gary Simmens Broker/Associate at Keller Williams Atlantic Shore Realtors

December

Year to Date

2017

2018

13

14

+ 7.7%

302

318

+ 5.3%

17

12

- 29.4%

252

223

- 11.5% - 37.2%

Percent Change

Thru 12-2017 Thru 12-2018

Percent Change

75

84

+ 12.0%

113

71

$145,000

$213,500

+ 47.2%

$172,000

$164,500

- 4.4%

96.6%

94.3%

- 2.4%

95.2%

95.3%

+ 0.1%

114

131

+ 14.9%

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--

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5.4

7.0

+ 29.6%

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* Does not account for sale concessions and/or downpayment assistance. | Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures and can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.

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The Battle of Turtle Gut: South Jersey’s Connection to the Revolutionary War

By Steffen Klenk

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he American Revolution was considered a defining moment in our nation’s history. Prior to succeeding from the British in 1776, many battles were fought amongst British and Colonial forces, but there is one battle that is not often told in history books, the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet.

It took place in Cape May County.

At the height of the revolution, Philadelphia was considered an essential trading route for supplies. Vessels had to bring in their surplus of f our coastline up north to the Delaware River. In an effort to prevent American boats from bringing in war supplies, the British Navy formed a blockade of over two hundred cannons along the Delaware Bay. Vessels would often escape British forces by sailing into surrounding inlets and harbors. The Battle of Turtle Gut was fought off the coast of Wildwood Crest.

Robert Morris, a member of the Continental Congress, chartered the newly-built brig, Nancy, to

deliver arms and gunpowder. With eleven crewmembers and six cannons on board, Nancy sailed to the Caribbean islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas to pick up a cargo of over 350 barrels of gunpowder, 50 ammunition, 100 casks of rum and 62 barrels of sugar.

The USS Lexington, with the assistance of the eighteen-gun

USS Reprisal and USS Wasp were assigned to assist Nancy home.

This initiative was led by John Barry, subsequently referred to as the Father of the American Navy.

Barry commanded several battles during the height of the American

Revolution. He was later appointed as senior captain of the newly-established United States Navy and received his official rank as Commodore by President George Washington in 1797.

On the evening of June 28th, 1776, the Nancy was spotted by British forces off the coast of Cape May. In an attempt to outpace them under heavy fog, the Nancy ran aground at Turtle Gut Inlet, a waterway that once separated Five Mile Island to the north and Two Mile Beach to the south.

Most of the cargo, which included more than 260 kegs of gunpowder, was salvaged and transferred to shore by longboats.

Barry instructed the sail be abandoned and wrapped in fifty pounds of gunpowder to the mainsail and lit by a long fuse. One of the crewmembers climbed the mast to remove the American flag.

The British initially thought the lowering of the flag was a sign of surrender and boarded the Nancy. By that time, the fuse had reached its hold and the gunpowder exploded, resulting in several fatalities and a blast that could be felt from miles away. Nancy was heavily damaged in the blast

and rendered destroyed. Among those killed in the battle included Commander Richard Wilkes, lieutenant on the USS Reprisal.

On July 2nd, 1776, just three days after the battle, a final draft of the Constitution was written and passed in Continental Congress.

The United States officially declared its independence, succeeding from Great Britain.

The Battle of Turtle Gut may not be considered one of the most well-known in the Revolution, but it demonstrated how resourceful our American forces were at a pivotal moment in our nation’s history.

Many battles were fought amongst Colonial and British forces until September 3, 1783, when the Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the Revolutionary War.

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Remembering Jamie Foundation hosts dinner

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amie Crescenzo lost her life tragically in a car accident on February 18th , 2000. Jamie was only 20 years old at the time, was an Egg Harbor Township High School graduate and was a full time student at Atlantic Cape Community College.

She was on her way to work that morning when extreme weather conditions hit and Jamie lost control of the car. Jamie’s parents, Jim and Margaret Crescenzo quickly establish the Remembering Jamie Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, as a way to honor Jamie’s life. “It is a reflection of everything that was important to Jamie,” says Jim Crescenzo, “family, friends, community and education.”

The Remembering Jamie Foundation gives multiple scholarships each year to Egg Harbor Township High School graduates, Atlantic Cape Community College and Stockton students.

It also gives out grants to community provided. “More than the money, it is organizations including the Egg Harthe vote of confidence that matters bor Township Police Athletic the most to the students,” League, Covenant House says Jim Crescenzo “It's and Atlantic County like someone saying Adopt a Road. Ja‘Hey, I believe in you.” mie wanted to be The Remembera police officer. ing Jamie FounThrough the years, dation holds two Jim and Margaret fundraising events have been able to per year. The first see the recipients is an Italian Dinner, of the Rememberalways the Saturday ing Jamie Foundation after President’s Day scholarships grow and at the Elks Lodge in achieve their dreams. MaEgg Harbor Township. This ny keep in touch and appreci- Jamie Crescenzo year it is Saturday, February ate the investment in them that 23rd, 4-8PM with special guest the Remembering Jamie Foundation Miss New Jersey, Jaime Gialloreto.

Tickets are available in advance and at the door. It is not unusual for 500 people to attend and throughout the years several professional football players have been among the guests.

The second annual fundraiser is a golf tournament held in Mays Landing in September each year.

Jamie Crescenzo, in only 20 years touched a lot of lives. “She would do anything for anyone,” says Jim Crescenzo, as he described a time Jim and Margaret Crescenzo when Jamie purchased gifts for a co-

worker’s children because they were struggling financially. Jamie was a member of her High School Key Club and the manager of the Girls Basketball team. She worked hard to pay her tuition and understood the value of both education and community. If you would like more information go to RememberingJamie.weebly.com or Facebook.com/RememberingJamieFoundation

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ove is in the air but if you've ever been in any kind of relationship, you know that love “the feeling” is fleeting. After the honeymoon stage passes and the butterflies don't seem to come around as often as they once did, that's when many people feel as though they either face a life of misery with their partner or jump ship and try again. Gary Chapman, in his book “The 5 Love Languages” begs to differ.

In the book, Chapman goes into great detail explaining the five main ways that we all receive love. The x-factor is understanding and communicating the fact that how you experience love may be different than your spouse and a few little intentional adjustments could make a world of difference.

Think of your relationship as your dream car. You clean it when it gets messy, make sure it has all appropriate tuning, and fill it with only premium fuel. The love language of your partner is their premium fuel. Understanding and investing in that will result in optimum performance. Communicating to your partner that your vehicle may need an alternative fuel source, aka you speak a different love language, is a critical piece of making this work.

The 5 Love Languages: Words of Affirmation: This love language builds up the person on the receiving end with words and encouragement.

Simple notes of acknowledgement such as “I'm proud of you” , “You really make me happy”, or “You are so beautiful” can go a long way for a words of affirmation person.

Acts of Service: Showing someone you care by cleaning the car, bringing them coffee, or helping out with something around the house that you wouldn't otherwise do are ways to fill the fuel tank of someone who speaks this love language.

Physical Touch: A long hug, a graze of the fingertips, a massage, or simply holding hands make those who speak this love language come to life.

Quality Time: This one is a given. Spend the time, look them in the eye, hold meaningful conversations or just enjoy each other in silence. Whatever it is, just be present.

That's the intention of quality time.

Receiving Gifts: Small tokens of love are meaningful for this love language group. Little mementos from a trip, flowers on a random day, something that you knew they needed but hadn't taken the time to buy for themselves, or something as simple as a handmade card. These little tokens matter.

This a brief summary of the love languages. Read the book or visit the 5 Love Languages website to take your love language quiz. Keep it mind that the love languages can also be used in friendships and business relationships.

Love connects us all. People need to feel love all the time and we have the power to give it. Understanding the dialect of love that one speaks gives us the opportunity to show them we care in a way that we may not have otherwise thought of. The changes are minimal, the reward is great.

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