shore life - jul 2009

Shore LifeTMnew jersey

july 2009

coastal people, places and things

Shore Life + planet

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coastal kitchen, 32new beach stuff, 34

looking back, 36event guide, 38

local exposure 40history, 44

island blue pages, 46beach music, 48

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Cover art by Karen Bagnard Visit www.morethanmermaids.com

to purchase or view more of Karen's artwork/notecards. Also see shore locations of where Karen's artwork

may be purchased.

Scott LeMatty - publisher & editor - 732-735-6777 [email protected]

300 Tenth Ave., Belmar, N.J. 07719

Pete Milnes - assist ed., designer, photojournalistMeg Young - writer, publicist, media contact

Chris LeMatty - assoc. publisher • Gordon LeMatty - writer Stephanie Capolupo - photojournalist

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If you love the Jersey Shore and the sand, wind, waves and sea turtles that make it all that much more mag-ical ... then you're not alone. For so many people, every visit to our coastline is cherished until their next

shore migration. At New Jersey Shore Life magazine, it is our mis-sion to keep the shore spirit alive along with

being good stewards — and encouraging others — of the land, air, water and wildlife around us!

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Shore Chic sells seashells for Weddings by the shore. Fantasizing about the sunset, the sea air, the roaring waves & your true love? The Beach Wedding Shop can make your dreams a reality with their "Shore Chic" ideas. They specialize in unique, handcrafted items such as their best-selling personalized sand dollars or starfish custom placecard tags, sandbox trays, seashell flower girl baskets and ring bearer shells, "Greetings from" New Jersey postcard table markers, beach lantern card boxes, sandcastle and shell wreath centerpieces, chocolate seashell favors and more. They work with each bride individually to customize an oceanside event, while incorporat-ing a bit of the history, beauty and romance that is the Jersey Shore into all that they do. Visit ShoreChic.com or Call 732-497-0947.

Carolyn Roche Designs specializes in locally & naturally found beachglass. Born & raised in Monmouth County, Carolyn has been collecting beach glass her entire life. Beach glass jewelry designs range from the whimsical, in sterling silver — to diamonds & beachglass, in 18K gold. "Some of my favorite jewelry to make, are custom orders, using pieces from the clients own, beachglass collection. This really makes a statement & connects the wearer to the piece," said Carolyn. Contact her at 732-272-1384 or through her web site at CarolynRocheDesigns.etsy.com. •

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The Jersey Shore Parrot Head Club proudly serves members from Cape May to Atlantic City, and every where in between. We welcome Parrot Heads and Parakeets from everywhere. Along with drinking LandShark or Margaritas and listening to JimmyBuffett, we contribute much of our time and money to worthwhile charities and organizations.We bring together people of good will to enjoy life and to help make life better for others. We participate in a variety of environmental and community ser-vices. So come on down the Shore and help us "party with a purpose" - www.jsphc.com

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Tile with Style — including sea turtles! Diane Holycross not only uses her unusual handmade tile in her artwork, but found art such as bottle caps, buttons, beach stones, glass, beads, and other tidbits, such as anthill gravel and stone in her grout, to pull together her dec-orative ceramic tile artwork. Diane resides in Ransomville, N.Y., and has her art scattered throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, and Europe. "I like to feel that the organic nature of my ceramic tile designs have a timeless beauty. Our leaf, water, and woods designs will never go out of style and lend endless pleasure to any viewing experience," she said. Her handmade tiles are not only made in the USA, but are made with products created in the USA. This includes glazes, kilns, clays, and more! Contact Tiles with Style at [email protected], or call 716-870-7172.

Shore Life Magazine's 2nd Annual Jersey Shore Treasure Hunt. The booty is building. May the scurviest dog or wench find the booty. Who knew clew #2 would be "Go Fetch!" Newjerseyshorelife.com for the next clues ...

New this season, dazzling diamond jewelry designs. Styles to remind you of the sand, the sun, the seasons you love! Founded by New Jersey native Lynette Herschel, Generous Gems designs and sells fine jew-elry. With an emphasis on the unique, their items range in style from contemporary colored diamond pieces to noteworthy nautical designs. New styles feature rainbow sapphires and colorful enameling. If you love the sea, you’ll love their jewelry! Visit www.generousgems.com and find what you’ve been looking for!

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The Ultimate Jacques Cousteau Collection!During a period of 40 years Jacques Cousteau and his team crossed the world many times over in their ships, the Calypso and the Alcyone, filming the undersea world as never seen before, exploring the earth and its water system. This DVD collection presents many of their adventures and discoveries and combines wildlife, travel and environmental issues in a unique collection of entertaining and infor-mative films for the whole family. The total running time is approx. 3,820 minutes on 21 DVDs. Sold online at various websites.

Within view of the Manhattan skyline lays an "Island Paradise" where not a single palm tree grows, but an abundance of life, pristine beaches and gorgeous vistas more than makes up for the lack of palm fronds. The Sandy Hook Bracelet is a tribute in precious metals to this awesome barrier peninsula that has retained most of its natural wonder and beauty since first discovered by explorers in the 1600s. In simplistic design a stylized "S" is "hooked" by a likeness of the Sandy Hook Light, which is the oldest working lighthouse in the country, and seven 14 karat wraps represent the 7 mile length of this stunning peninsula. Sand, sun, sea and fun wait for all at "The Hook" and the Sandy Hook Bracelet captures the spirit of moments spent and memories shared on this extraordinary narrow slice of heaven. Available exclusively at Sherman & Sons Jewelers, 85 First Ave, Atlantic Highlands. 732-872-8222 www.ShermanJewelersAH.com.

A whale breaches the waters off New Jersey. Photo by Cape May Whale Watcher

Cape May whale watchingThe Cape May Whale Watcher offers whale and dol-phin cruises from March to December. Marine mam-mal sightings are guaranteed on all regular trips. If whales, dolphins or porpoise are not sighted during the trip, each ticket holder receives a free pass for another trip. Cruises are also a great way to tour Cape May by boat and learn about its history during the fully narrated trip. Children 6 and under are free. Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure excursions are also offered throughout the year giving people a chance to view and photograph up to 6 historic light-houses, most only visible by boat. All trips sail from the Miss Chris Marina in Cape May. 800-786-5445. Capemaywhalewatcher.com

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Imagine yourself on a white sandy beach, sur-rounded by the sights and sounds of the ocean surf, an occasional light zephyr

refreshing you with its cool touch on a hot summer day ... imagine 18 miles of pure natural beauty, with secluded beaches, undeveloped parks, fishing, crabbing, surfing, bird & whale-watching, golfing, swimming, shell-collecting, and plenty of dining and shopping — your own special paradise where you can make your vacation as relaxed or adventurous as you want it to be ... now imagine all of this, and only about an hour away ...

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If you dream of a perfect summer vacation, escaping the crowds, stress, and hoopla of modern-day beach resorts in search of peaceful relaxation on a white sandy beach, your dream is about to come true: welcome to LBI.

Long Beach Island is an 18-mile-long barrier island located about 6 miles off the Jersey Shore. It is comprised of a multitude of smaller towns or hamlets, each offering its own unique reason to visit: From Barnegat Light to Beach Haven, you’ll find a myriad of events and activities to keep your whole family entertained for a day, a week, or the entire summer!

If you’re not traveling by boat, you will traverse Route 72 by car and enter LBI via the Henderson Memorial Bridge, known for its “string of pearls,” a row of lights mounted on the railing lining the entire bridge. Next you will see a famously deteriorating little structure colloquially known as “The Shack.” Many LBI memo-ries begin and end with “the shack,” an old hunting shanty alongside the Route 72 Cause-way that has for many years symbolized life at the Jersey Shore. Take a picture and enjoy the shack now, as each year, with each snowstorm, it appears closer and closer to collapse.

Arriving on the island, you may want to procure some maps, event calendars, beach badges, and local guides at the informa-tion center in Ship Bottom. In between beaching, dining and shopping, you’ll want to make your stay at LBI as enjoyable as it can be, by visiting some of

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these “shore-to-please” hot spots: • At the northern tip of LBI, you’ll find the historic Barnegat

Lighthouse, known affectionately as “Old Barney.” This coastal icon is the second tallest lighthouse in the United States (Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in North Carolina is the tallest), and has recently been relit, giving new life to this grand old beacon!

• For some good old-fashioned family fun and excitement, pack up the kids and head to Fantasy Island in Beach Haven, a Victorian-style park filled with rides, games, a classic turn-of-the-century carousel, and plenty of free entertainment – this summer’s line-up includes two of the most popular shows ever – Christmas in July, and Magic of the Night, both promising magical and spectacular displays. Beach Haven is also home to Thundering Surf Water Park – with eight different slides and a “Crazy Lazy River.” This park offers hours of fun for the whole family! And don’t leave Beach Haven without enjoying a little “Broadway on the Beach” — this summer’s shows at Surflight Theatre include Hairspray and Little Shop of Horrors on the main stage, and Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz at the Children’s Theatre. A complete schedule can be found at www.surflight.org.

• LBI’s small town of Loveladies is home to the LBI Foun-dation of the Arts & Sciences, a non-profit organization dedi-cated to providing arts, science and recreation programs to the community. The Arts & Crafts Festival in July and the Seashore Open House Tour in August are just a couple of exciting cultural

events you won’t want to miss (www.lbifoundation.org lists the full summer schedule)!

While it’s impossible to list every event and activity on LBI this summer, we're not sure we would even want to. There’s something very magical that occurs when you explore the island on your own, with no predetermined course or direction. You might find yourself bird-watching at the Forsythe Wildlife Refuge on the southernmost tip of LBI, enjoying a round of mini golf at Bill Burr’s in Surf City, catching that perfect wave on Spray Beach or The Dunes, or finding an ideal fishing spot at a small beach on Holgate’s inlet.

Just make sure that after you’ve experienced all the swim-ming, shopping, fishing, crabbing, parasailing, surfing, golfing, and partying you can handle, stop by the original Ron Jon Surf Shop in Ship Bottom for a bar of coconut surfboard wax – when you leave LBI, the scent will remind you of the shore!

For more LBI vacation ideas, please visit www.longbeachis-land.com or www.njlbi.com. — Meg Young •

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Things A DriftShells, coral, jewelry, hermit crabs, gifts, driftwood, and lo-cal history books by local authors. Nautical design consul-tant - indoors and out. Kitchens, family rooms and mantels are our coastal design specialty, incorporating nautical art, shells, mermaids, natural driftwood and more. Feel free to bring pictures of your home for a no obligation consulta-tion. We have a large selection of shells from all over the world, from tiny specimens to the largest Tridacna gigas (525 lbs). Bring your camera in and have a picture taken while sitting in this giant clam.

Hermit Crabs Ahoy!Things A Drift has the largest selection of healthy hermits crabs of all sizes. We have adoption certificates (remember this is a pet, not a souvenir) and wellness in-formation. Emergency number is always available. Please feel free to bring in your pet hermits for a check-up. This is very important in the spring or early summer, before molt-ing. Also this should be done anytime you add a new pet to your family of hermits. Bacteria are one of the main causes of problems for hermits, especially ones you have had for more two or three years. This can easily be treated if caught before molting. We have been selling and raising hermit crabs for 35 years. Come visit Shelly, Sandy and Triton, our family pets, that we have had for 15 years. They love having their picture taken. You are always welcome to call if you have a question, 609 361-1668.

The Art of Tom JamesThings A Drift will debut a new artist in the month of July — Tom James. We will be showing his Long Beach Island paintings of local landscapes in his traditional style, as well as his large abstract paintings, great for many of LBI's fine homes. We are most excited about his very unique and original art — painting with music. You can commission your favorite song and Tom will capture the mood of the music. Mike Love of the Beach Boys, and Chelsea Clinton are two that have received and love his paint-ings. Love songs make great anniversary and wedding gifts. Know their favorite song and Tom will make you an original gift for anyone that loves music! Please stop by Things A Drift at 406 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom, to meet Toms James or call 609-361-1668 for a schedule.

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Known for its beautiful beaches and active nightlife, Belmar also features some of the most spacious and architecturally stunning homes on the Jersey Shore

coastline. Right here in Belmar, James Ward and his brothers and sisters have carved out their own little slice of paradise. Born in Ireland, this close-knit family moved to northern New Jersey, and spent their summers in Belmar. As the family grew, Mom asked her children to create one beach house, a family retreat, as a way of keeping the family together. So the Wards embarked on a family project, designing this home using all the

elements of a perfect summer beach house, and then taking it a step further.

The tropical Key West style color palette of yellow & white speaks of understated elegance, and serves as a subtle backdrop against the bold design of a decorative red kayak and colorful custom surfboard. The Key West standing seam metal roof is clean, attractive, and practical as well, as it reflects the summer heat. The third floor features accordion-style glass doors that, when opened, removes an entire wall, re-creating that open-air look commonly found in the Caribbean. And for the pièce de

key west

curb appealWhat happens when Key West & the Caribbean meet the Jersey Shore?

You get a tropical beach house with island flair!

résistance, the owner had planted a few larger-than-life palm and coconut trees. And the look is complete — a tropical oceanfront Jersey Shore beach house!

We asked James Ward where he got the inspiration for the design of his family home, and why he chose the Key West curb appeal. He described his style and his family’s connection to Belmar and to the Jersey Shore.

"Our family has been coming to Belmar for years, said James. "We wanted something not too quiet and not too hectic. A place where our entire family would be able to spend time together. So this house was actually built as a family retreat, and with a multitude of rooms, there’s plenty of space and comfort for all of us. The style reminds me of the islands. I lived in Key West for 4 years, and love the Caribbean look as well, so I think that this house represents that tropical, island look and feel.”

And just when you thought the house was absolutely perfect as it is, James described one more addition, coming next year: a swimming pool on the roof!

While your home might not feature accordion glass doors, metal roofing, or a Ferrari Racing Flag flapping in the summer breeze, you can definitely take inspiration from this home, and create your own island retreat, using bright tropical colors in yellow, aqua, coral or pink, and then accessorizing with your favorite beach items such as surfboards or seashells! Add a couple of colorful adirondack chairs for some real seaside charm, and maybe even a bamboo tiki bar for creating that ex-otic beach-side atmosphere. Most importantly, you’ll want to landscape with a tropical flair: think yucca trees, hibiscus and banana plants, sea or beach grass, and of course – palm trees!

So whether you’re on the beach, near the beach, or a thou-sand miles away from one, you can still have that beautiful beach house you’ve always dreamed of. Let your imagination take you there. — Meg Young •

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Anyone who has shopped in the United States in the last few years probably has a closet full of plastic bags. They seem to multiply by themselves like rabbits. They are

everywhere! In our ocean, on the dunes, around the sea gulls neck, and even in fish bellies. Enter Susy Geneva. She grew up on Long Beach Island in the “62 Storm” era. Sister Susy’s Bags name and idea came from her sister Cheryl Kirby, owner of Things A Drift in Ship Bottom.

"We both dislike the plastic bags that most stores use for customer purchases," said Susy. "I had made myself a few cloth bags for my shopping trips. Then Cheryl wanted some for her customers. We started talking about how many people consider outgrown clothing or out of date fashions as trash. Most of that trash ends up in our local landfills. Clothing takes so

many resources to make. From growing the plants for fibers, getting them made into material, shipping fabric to the mills, energy to run the sewing machines to make the garments, and finally shipping to the stores. Recycling the past is the answer. Turning jeans, shorts, skirts, shirts, coats and draperies into fashion bags is my way of helping the environment! Plus, I have seen plastic bags around the necks a of our defenseless wildlife,

or they end up in the stomachs of sea life."To all those that have a favorite pair of designer jeans who can’t part with them, send them to Susy. She will

recycle your favorite piece of clothing and turn it into a styling bag that was once (and still is) part of your past!

Each bag goes for about $20. Check her online at www.sistersusysbags.com or email her at:

[email protected]. — Pete Milnes •

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Growing oranges isn't easy. Growing organic oranges is twice as hard. Owning your

own Florida organic orange grove and selling the citrus goods from the Jersey Shore is over the top! Meet Jersey Shore Citrus owners Janet and Bruce Nearon, they've been growing and selling oranges for more than 30 years — a true labor of love and taste.

Why own a Florida orange grove and live in New Jersey? Janet provided us with the "juicy" details on how it all started, how they keep it growing, how they keep it organic, and how they sell the goods from the Jersey Shore.

"My husband I both went to college in Florida and decided to settle there," said Janet. "We lived out in the Florida country and got involved in the citrus industry and learned how to grow fruit. When we moved back to New Jersey, we started Jersey Shore Citrus so that we could give our friends the opportunity to enjoy the healthiest and most delicious fruit picked, packed and shipped directly from our grove to their door!"

Growing organic oranges is a lot different than growing them commercially. For starters, you can't use bad pesticides, insec-ticides, growth hormones or chemicals. "We have to control weeds, diseases and insects through cultivation and with natural materials," said Janet. "We have to mow the grove often and cultivate the young trees by hand. We also purchase and release predatory insects to control insect pests and spray the trees only with materials approved by the USDA's National Organic Pro-gram. Our records and grove are inspected and certified annually

by Quality Certification Services, an or-ganic certifying agency. This is all a lot of work but it's worth it because being organic, our production practices don't harm the environment and minimize the

risk to consumers who buy our fruit and the people who work in the grove of coming in contact with poisonous chemicals."

Back at the Jersey Shore, Janet is a registered nurse and her husband is a certified public accountant. Jersey Shore Citrus runs smoothly with their son running the online orange store and one of their best friend acting as on-site fruit production manager at the grove.

"We travel once or twice a month to our Florida grove. Our son and grandson lives there, my husband's mother, sister, and nephew live there and we still have many friends in Florida so we go to visit them. We still own a beautiful 100-year-old house and property there so its a nice place to get away and relax. While there, we go to our grove and check on the health of the trees and how the crop is progressing. My husband also works in the grove as often as he can in tending to our young trees. Some men go to Florida to play golf to relax. Mine goes there to do a la-bor of love - the pruning and caring for an orange grove that gives people a more juicer, natural, better tasting Florida orange!"

To paraphrase the Florida citrus industry’s most famous slogan, “A day without Florida citrus is like a day without sun-shine.” So check out www.jerseyshorecitrus.com, for ordering oranges and other citrus all year-long. — Pete Milnes •

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Jersey Shore

"Most people think that if you willingly fall out of a plane to free fall at

120 miles per hour, you are crazy. If that’s the case, then call me crazy! Ever since I was young I wanted to go sky-diving. I thought it was really cool, but I never thought I would have the nerve to do it. This summer, I had the opportu-nity to work with the awesome people at Skydive Jersey Shore to fulfill my dream and conquer my nerves. When I woke up at 7 a.m. on May 16, I thought to myself, “Am I really doing this today?” My nerves told me I wasn’t joking.

When I got there I was introduced to

all the staff and the other people that were jumping as well. Knowing I wasn’t the only crazy person helped calm my nerves a little too. We signed a bunch of papers, watched an instructional video and had a lesson with one of the tandem jumpers, Mike Harger, about the plane and what we do as we get ready to exit it.

Once we were all educated on what to

do and expect, we headed over to Sean to get suited up. I watched a few other people jump and they said it was awe-some. After hearing that, I was ready to go. It turned out that my tandem jumper was going to be Mike, and Matt Dowling was going to be video-taping and taking pictures to document my jump.

We got in the plane and climbed to

Adventure is where you find it, any place, every place, except at home in the rocking chair.

— Wally Byam

DROP ZONE

Peace out Baby!From left: Shore Life Magazine photojournalist Stephanie Caputo shortly after exiting Skydive Jersey Shore plane; reaching terminal velocity with instructor Mike Harger and the Jersey Shore in background; seconds from a perfect touchdown landing. Photos by Matt Dowling/Skydive Jersey Shore

about 10,000 feet. When the door opened I could hear my heart pound-ing in my ears. All I could think about was what Mike taught us about how to exit the plane, and then we were falling. We were falling for about 30 seconds at 120 miles per hour. It was the most exhilarating 30 seconds of my life! Once our parachute opened

we slowly drifted way back down to earth, but with the best view of the Jersey Shore I have ever had. Once we landed I couldn’t believe what I just did. It was the best experience of my life and I have the guys at Skydive Jersey Shore to thank!"— Stephanie Caputo • (See video of this jump at Newjerseyshorelife.com)


culture

When you think pink, do you think pink flamingos? If you grew up on Staten Island, maybe. If not, maybe you spotted the fun and funky birds down in "FLA"

at SeaWorld or Busch Gardens. Wherever the sighting, the pink birds are so cool to watch. If you can't see them in person, why not go for the next best thing — made popular back during the time when tiki bars and Polynesian pop days became famous — get some pink flamingo lawn ornaments!

The Pink Inc. flamingos are USA made in Illinois by Jeff and Barb Niemiec, and their company. Not only do they make the traditional flamingo lawn ornament, they also carry a Skel-A-Mingo, a SantaMingo, ReinMingo, DevilMingo, AngelMingo and others. The company was born after the closing of Lawn-ware Products of Morton Grove, IL, in 2006. "Lawnware Products had manufactured and sold these Pink Flamingos since 1960," said Jeff. "Between Lawnware Products and the new venture of Pink Inc., these Pink Flamingos have been continu-ously manufactured for 49 years."

In addition to the retail sector, they also market their Pink Fla-mingos to the very popular Flamingo Fundraising & Yard Flock-

ing projects that many High Schools and Organizations entertain as a means of reaching their much needed fundraising goals.

"Why are Pink Flamingos so popular and, why do people love to look at Pink Flamingos?" said Jeff. "Pink Flamingos make you smile! In a Fowl mood? Pink Inc. can help!"

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mand of a skipper who was claimed to be brave and sure. Education, planning and preparation may have been better than being mighty, brave and sure.The SS Minnow was only suppose to be going out for a three hour tour but ran into some unexpected bad weather and well, you know the rest of the story.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary urges boaters not to be a "Gilligan" on the water. Be prepared for bad weather by checking the weather forecast before getting underway and monitoring weather forecasts while underway. Always file a float plan. The filing of a Float Plan with friends or rela-tives enables these people to inform the Coast Guard when you don't arrive when and where you are supposed to. When properly completed, the float plan contains informa-tion to make a potential search faster and easier. In the case of the SS Minnow, no one knew they were overdue for several weeks.

Equip your vessel with an Emergency Position Indicat-ing Radio Beacon (EPIRB.) Had the SS Minnow been equipped with an EPIRB, the crew and passengers would have been located and rescued with minimum delay. Don't rely on cell phones, they have limited offshore range. The Coast Guard also recommends all boaters equip their vessel with a VHF marine radio, but remem-ber VHF marine radios also have limited offshore range. Consider the limitations of your vessel — is it appropri-ate for the intended voyage?

As we approach the start of the traditional recreational boating season both inexperienced and seasoned boaters should take advantage boater education classes and free vessel safety checks offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Power Squadron. Visit www.safetyseal.net for more information. Education, planning and preparation are the key to a safe boating experience.

Although we have made a little light out of the voyage of the SS Minnow, safe boating and seamanship is no joke. For more infor-mation about safe boating, check out the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. — Anthony Turner, www.news.auxpa.org

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The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard. Created by an Act of Congress in 1939, the Auxiliary directly supports the Coast Guard in all missions, except military and law enforcement actions. They conduct safety patrols on local waterways, assist the Coast Guard with homeland

security duties, teach boating safety classes, conduct free vessel safety checks for the public, as well as many other activities. It has members in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 17 years old, and pass a basic check. There are no upper age limits or height/weight standards, although for operational activities, you must be physically able to perform certain

tasks. There are no minimum service hours – you can serve as little or as much as you want. — CG Auxiliary

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Jersey Shore jewelry artisan Ann Skydell Harmon has parlayed her love of recycling into a successful family jewelry business that not only puts recycled materials to great use, but also supports non-profit organizations and benefits charities, earning her the highly presti-

gious Green America Seal of Approval. Ann designs all her jewelry from recycled soda can tabs, which are hand-selected, then

sorted, washed and polished by the "Tab King" (aka her husband Bob!). Each piece is hand-made with unique and colorful stones, beads, and shells woven into each polished tab, creat-

ing jewelry that is artsy, durable and good for the planet. With names like "Magnolia," "Sweet Basil," and “Lemon Grass," don't be surprised if you begin to feel like a flower child in the garden of life, receiving the wonderful bounty that Mother Nature and Father Earth has provided for you! These earrings and bracelets will dazzle your senses and enhance your commitment to making the world a better place.

We asked Ann about her passion and why she loves what she's doing. Most importantly, she considers herself lucky. "I love to make things, I get to meet thousands of interesting people, and I get to help make a difference donating to charities and raising awareness about improving the planet's environmental health — who wouldn't love it?!"

Shore Life Magazine loves to learn about new and creative ways to "Go Green," and we encourage you to think before you throw anything away. Thrift stores will happily accept your old

jewelry and maybe someday, by fate, you might actually wind up wearing it again! Check out Ann's Earrings and "Bracelets with a Conscience" at www.AnnMadeArt.com for

a complete list of local shops and galleries that carry Ann-Made jewelry. Planning on going to LBI soon? Ann will be exhibiting her jewelry at the LBIFA Annual Arts Festival in Loveladies on July 25 & 26. So look good and feel good while showing that you care about the planet! — Meg Young

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For starters, the seafood ingredients should be fresh, good-quality seafood. Next, the rice used in making a good sushi roll must be Japanese rice (short grain rice that gets sticky when cooked, long grain rice doesn't because it's drier and doesn't stick well). The vegetables used in the sushi — avocado and cucumber — should also be fresh.

How to make the sushi roll:Tootsie Roll- tempura soft shell crab or shrimp tempura- cucumber and avocado rolled in sushi rice - nori (a Japanese seaweed wrapper)- sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds- top with shitake mushroom and Asian fermented black bean sauce— Marilyn Schlossbach

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tors, he's boxed his passion and now sells the "Can You Dig It Sand Tools" set, complete with sculpting tools and a how-to video. What's his love and obsession with sand sculpting? "A kid would roll his eyes at this question and say something like, 'Duh! It's playing in the sand!' I've tried to articulate it better, but all I get is a series of reasons why it's fun to play in the sand. I think sand is part of the collective consciousness. Carving sand castles is a creative process unlike any other and there's a sur-realism to it when they're done. Sand shouldn't hold a specific form but there it is!"

By day, Sandman Matt, aka Matt Long of Staten Island, N.Y., owns a wood restoration business in New York City. By weekend, he can be found sculpting sand castles. "I've sculpted sand in New Hampshire, New York City and down to South Padre Island, Texas. Also in a host of Caribbean locations on many occasions. I also compete in about six masters contests each year. I have placed second through fifth. First place still eludes me. The field of sculptors is so tough. To be on the beach with them is an honor."

Sandman Matt also runs the Cape May Amateur Sand Sculpting Contest each year on what is

usually the first Friday in August. "It has grown dramatically in the last nine

years. As we celebrate out 10th an-

niversary, we have a very unique sponsorship opportunity. For fees starting at $300, a sponsor can have their logo carved in the sand. It makes an excellent photo opportunity great for print ads and company visibility. The money helps to support the contest. Readers may find out more at Capemaysandsculpt-ingcontest.com. I can be contacted for information regarding the contest at [email protected]. There is also the New Jersey Sand Castle Competition in Belmar on July 15."

Another part of Sandman Matt's mantra is making people smile. "We like to help people have fun and making people smile! We love making sand castles and we know it's easier than

anybody thinks. We know you can do it too if you want to, if you have 'the right tools'. Can you dig it?"

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July All summer - Normandy BeachLabrador Lounge music series

10-11 - Stone Habror, Annual Antiques Show, Stoneharborbeach.com

14-19 - Berkeley Township, Ocean County Fair, www.oceancountyfair.com

15 - Belmar, Belmar Sandcastle Contest, visitbelmarnj.com

18-19 - Wildwood, Rock & Roll Collectibles Show, Wildwoodsnj.com

19 - Toms River, 31st Wooden and Classic Boat Festival, 908-303-1710

18 - Toms River, N.J. State Ice Cream Festival, www.downtowntomsriver.com

24 – Asbury Park, Surf-art show at Lightly Salted surf shop, www.surfmercado.com

22-26 - Freehold, Monmouth County Fair, www.monmouth-countyparks.com

August 2 - Oceanport, Monmouth Park Haskell Invitational, www.monmouthpark.com

2-3 - Toms River, Toms Riverfest, www.trfest.com

6-9 - Highlands, Clamfest, Highlandsnj.com

8-9 - Tuckerton, Tuckerton Seaport, Maritime Heritage Festival Tuckertonseaport.org

19 - Atlantic City, "Thunder Over The Boardwalk" Airshow, Atlanticcitynj.com

22-23 - Asbury Park, Clearwater Festival, Asburyparkchamber.com

23 - Atlantic City, Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, Atlanticcitynj.com

29-30 - Asbury Park, Food & Music FestivalAsburyparkchamber.com

September 5-6 - Allaire Village, Jazz It Up Wine & Food Festival, Newjerseywines.com

6 - Island Heights, Island Heights Sailfest Tomsriverrotary.org

6-7 - Sea Bright, 5th Annual Sea Bright Skim Bash Weekend, 732-598-6029

7 - Waretown, 29th Ocean County Bluegrass Festival 609-971-1593, Alberthall.org

8-11, Manahawkin, Battle of Cedar Ridge Reenactment, Patriotpirates.com/events

13 - Sea Girt, Irish Festival At Jersey Shore

16 - Atlantic Highlands, 36th Annual AHHS Arts and Crafts Festival, 732-708-9811

16-17 - Point Pleasant Beach, Festival of Sea, www.pointchamber.com

19, 20, 21 - Stone Harbor, Wings'n Water Festival, Wetlandsinstitute.org

19-24 - Cape May, 13th Annual Cape May Food & Wine Festival, 609-884-5404

20 - Asbury Park, OysterfestAsburyparkchamber.com 20 - Belmar, Divers Two Annual Underwater Cleanup, www.diverstwo.com

23-24 - Tuckerton, Ocean County Decoy & Gunning Show, Oceancountygov.com

30-1 - LBI, Chowder Fest, Chowderfest.com

October 1 - Island Beach State Park, Governor's Surf Fishing Contest, State.nj.us/dep/

4 - Highlands, 8th Annual Oktoberfest, 732-291-4713. Highlandsnj.com

10-11 - Cape MayCape May Wine Festival, Capemaymac.org

11-14 - Waretown, Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree, 609-971-1593, Alberthall.org

18 & 19 - Chatsworth, Chatsworth Cranberry Festival, 609-726-9237, ww.cranfest.org

18-19 - Atlantic City, Atlantique City Antique Fair, Atlantiquecity.com

18-19 - New Jersey, New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge, 856-546-0514, njlhs.org

24 - Red Bank, Red Bank Film Festival, www.rbiff.com

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Tony Granata knows underwater photography. He has been a certified diver for more than 19 years and an

underwater digital photographer for more than six years with over 150 photo dives ranging from the wreck of the Empress of Ireland in Northern Canada, St. Lawrence Seaway, Northeast Atlantic, Cocos Island Costa Rica, Truk Lagoon, Palau Micronesia and the Galapagos Islands.

His underwater photography passion began while diving at Roatan, Honduras in 2001 "A friend loaned me a spare camera rig for just one dive," he said. "But not a single shot on the roll of 36 exposures was any-thing more than a blurry, out of focus picture of half a fish. But I was hooked! From that day forward I devoted myself to bringing the beauty of what lies beneath the sea to people who may never be lucky enough to experience it. Whether photographing a school of sharks, a World War II shipwreck, or the smallest sea horse, each picture tells a story and conveys the depth of feeling I experience underwater."

It has been incredible to capture environ-ments from the frigid Northeast Atlantic to the pristine blue lagoons of the South Pacific, the Galapagos Islands, Micronesia and the Caribbean. My experiences are made even richer by the use of wide-angle photography, which allows me to capture the expansiveness of the ocean and bring the viewer into that world with me. Now, macro photography has opened my eyes to the possibilities that lie ahead and I am even more inspired to share each unique and mys-terious underwater world I encounter."

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A memorable day on a memorable ship

The battleship New Jersey is the most decorated battleship in U.S. Naval history. After fighting in three wars, the 880-foot dreadnaught is berthed at Camden, N.J., on the

Delaware River. It is within walking distance of another major New Jersey attraction, the aquarium. Indeed, you can purchase a combination ticket to visit both, and park in the same garage.

For a sailor, a ship becomes a home. I can recall chartering a sailboat in Annapolis with my family one year and seeing a naval vessel that looked familiar. I saw the "liberty" boat pass by with the initials, AS 11, and I jumped up in the cockpit and began yelling, “that’s my ship!” Thirty years later, the USS Ful-ton was still, “my ship.” I almost did not recognize her because

the old armaments had been removed and there were missiles and high tech electronic equipment that changed the familiar super-structure. It is the same affinity that all military personnel feel for their ship, unit, company, or branch of service. I saw veterans on the USS New Jersey participating in the memorial ceremonies, many proudly displaying their past military affiliations.

Memorial Day ceremonies on a decorated naval vessel take on special meaning. Surrounded by silent monstrous 16-inch guns which can hurl a shell more than 27 miles, listening to the sounds of the anchor chain, the soft slap of the Delaware river on the long hull, waiting for the flowers and wreath to float on it’s surface. The loud snapping of the Stars and Stripes in the wind, making the same sound as it did sailing into harms way

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The Marine Guard fired the honor shots in the air as the wreath is dropped into the river. We were all given a flower to toss over-board to follow the wreath leading the way. The ceremony was concluded in the usual manner. The lone bugle playing Taps, the last farewell to fallen comrades.

For those who want to spend more time in the area, right across the river, anchored on the Philadelphia waterfront at Penn’s Land-ing, are more historical vessels. Admiral Dewey’s flagship, the cruiser USS Olympia is open for visitors. This was the flagship used during the battle of Manila Bay in 1898. The Spanish ships were destroyed and Dewey even stopped the battle to have break-fast. I guess the Navy also travels on their stomach.

Moored alongside the Olympia is the submarine SS Becuna, a World War II and Korean War fleet type sub. Also located at Penn’s Landing is the Independence Seaport Museum.

Finally, if you want to finish the day with another example of old time sailing vessels, a lunch or dinner can be enjoyed at the Moshulu Restaurant. This old sailing vessel has been refitted as a restaurant. Eat outside on the deck or inside within a total nautical environment. They have champagne brunches, sandwiches and a full menu of mostly "a la carte" dinners. If you're looking for pre-mium food and service and a first-rate atmosphere, the Moshulu cannot be beat. — Gordon LeMatty text & below photo •

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The northern diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys t. terrapin) is one of the most colorful turtles in the world. The north-

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The Sentinals were part of the popular beatnik surf music scene of the early 1960s keeping company with other beach-stomp-ing bands like the Rockin' Rebels (Wild Weekend), Dick Dale (Misirlou), The Ventures (Walk Don't Run '64), The Chantays (Pipeline), The Atlantics (Bombora), and of course — The Surfaris (Wipe Out). The Sentinals formed in 1961 in the central

California coastal town of San Luis Obispo. They unleashed a few records for the infamous Del-Fi recording label during 1963 and 1964. Their music had a good beat that you could dance to and watch surfing to. Their music sometimes showed a little rhythm-and-blues, and later in their career, infused a bit of Latin tones into their surf music. Sadly, the Sentinals disbanded around 1966. Their drummer, Johnny Barbata, went on to join the Turtles and then Jefferson Starship. During the 1970s, singer and bass player Kenny Hinkle went on to join with California Music (with Beach Boy Bruce Johnston). Are you hip on classic/retro surf music? You can pick up (and listen to) Sentinals and other surf-beat music at Amazon.com, or head on over to your local music store to find used ones. Hey ... you can't you wrong with an album cover like the one shown above that states "12 SWINGIN' TUNES FOR THE TUFFEST OF BUNNIES! — Pete Milnes •

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Sam Hammer has been tearing up the waves all over the world — and it all started in Lavallette when he was 9 years old because it "seemed like the cool thing to do." We caught up with Sam (currently living in Point Pleasant), fresh off the trail of a surf trip to Costa Rica, to fill us in on what's happening in his world.

"I have been surfing professionally for the past 11 years for companies like Billabong, Dan Taylor Surfboards, Electric Visual, DVS Shoes, Skullcandy, Future Fins, Creatures of Leisure Accessories, and Tackledirect.com," said Sam "I don't really compete

all that much. My job is to get photos published in surf magazines and on the internet. But I will compete in the Garden State Grudge Match every year and the Unsound Pro.

"My two favorite waves in New Jersey are Casino Pier (Seaside Heights) and Jenkinsons (Point Pleasant). But Casino Pier is my favorite place to surf when home, it's where I grew up surfing and it's one of the best waves in New Jersey. When I travel, my favorite waves are "Soupbowls" in Barbados and Puerto Escondito in Mexico. Puerto is an oversized New Jersey beach break.

"I think New Jersey has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and many times people take our ocean and beaches for granted. When I was younger I could remember watching bags of garbage wash up on the beach, but in the past 15 years you don't see anything like that. Our waves are great too — its not the most consistent place on the earth but when our waves are good there is no place I would rather be!" — Pete Milnes •

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At the dawn of the new millennium, Shore Chronicles: Diaries and Traveler's Tales From the Jersey Shore 1764-1955 enlightens contemporary shore-lovers with fascinating historical perspective. Illustrated with 50 historic photo-graphs, etchings and fine art images, this comprehensive collection begins with adventure travel in 1764 when the shore (and much of New Jersey) was still a wild frontier. The book concludes in 1955 with the opening of the Garden State Parkway, which brought exponentially more visitors - and rapid development - to the Jersey Shore.

A total of 50 accounts comprise the book. Writing by such well-known figures as John J. Audubon, Walt Whitman, Robert Louis Stevenson, Stephen Crane and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is included. But, perhaps most interesting are the selections from private journals, letters, and diaries from unknowns vacationing or visiting the shore.

As fresh as their experiences are to shore visitors each year, most activities here are timeless — the fundamental attrac-tions of the seashore resonate throughout time. Yet it is stun-ning to read how different the landscape and environment was before development. — Down the Shore Publishing

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The text, drawn from interviews taped over a ten-year period, combines descrip-tions of life on the Island with what the Island represents to those who have known it well. Here are stories of sailing and fish-ing, of treks by car, train and foot, of beach camping, life guarding and coastal rescue, of violent storms and the endless struggle to resist a hungry see. There is, of course, some regret for wilderness lost and the slower pace of much of the last century. Yet something quintessential about Long Beach Island remains. This fragile strip of land between bay and ocean captures the imagi-nation today as much as ever, and this lov-ing evocation of its past can only enhance its present. — Down the Shore Publishing

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mid 1930s that the Hawaiian shirt, as we know it today, started to be produced. Modern research discovers stories of a Waikiki, Honolulu, Chinese merchant, Mr. Ellery Chun, owner of

King-Smith Clothiers and dry goods. Mr. Chun was born in Honolulu in 1909 and died at the age of 91. He is considered the pioneer of the Aloha Shirt. He and

his sister, Ethel Chun Lum, fabricated the first brightly colored, floral, short-sleeved shirt from left-over kimono fabric. In 1936, Mr. Chun registered

the "Aloha" trade name and began marketing a variety of Hawaiian-print shirts. The story goes on to tell of collaboration between a salesperson of the Honolulu Advertiser Newspaper and Mr. Chun to coin the phrase "Aloha Shirt". The future success of the Aloha Shirt was assured after placing one of his sister's designed, short-sleeved shirts in his shops window with a sign that read "Aloha Shirt".

The shirts were purchased by local residents, beach boys, surf-ers and tourists. The first advertisement placed in the Honolulu Advertiser using the words "Aloha Shirt" was in 1935. With the birth of Rayon in the mid 1920s, the dazzlingly colored and tropically decorated Hawaiian-Print Aloha shirt became a staple souvenir of cruise ship tourists. Early shirt labels bore names like Musa Shiya, Watamulls, Kamehameha, Kahala, Surfriders, Alfred Shaheen, Duke Kahanamoku, etc. The 1940s and 1950s furnish us with a memorable list of personalities depicted wearing Hawaiian-Print Aloha Shirts. Elvis Presley, the undisputed king of rock and roll had many Hawaiian Shirts. Here is a list of famous

people, motion picture and television personalities, politicians and sports celebrities that have been photographed and featured wearing

Hawaiian-Print Aloha shirts: Harry S. Truman, our 33rd President loved to wear Aloha Shirts. He was on the cover of Life Magazine in 1951 wear-ing one. Montgomery Cliff and Frank Sinatra were featured in the memo-rable motion picture "From here to Eternity" in Hawaiian-Print Aloha shirts.

The immortal John Wayne, "The Duke", and venerate master surfer and Olympian, Duke Kahanamuku were Hawaiian shirt endorsements. Bing Crosby wore his Aloha shirts, with his rounded, flat-top porkpie hat atop his head and a pipe between his lips. Arthur Godfrey, radio personality played his ukulele wearing an Aloha Shirt. Johnny Weissmuller remembered as Tarzan and Olympian, Tom Selleck of Magnum P.I., the list continues. All wore Hawaiian-Print Aloha shirts. And, who amongst us does not have a Hawaiian Print in our wardrobe closet? The Hawaiian-Print Aloha shirt has become a symbol of this island paradise; Hawaii. "Aloha", interprets to epito-mize a warm sense of greeting, welcoming and at the same time reflecting all the playful, splendid and natural won-

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Two words: pirate para-dise. Back in the late 1600s, ports of Jamaica

were hotbeds for buccaneers (pirates who attacked Span-ish and French shipping in the Caribbean Sea) including the infamous Henry Morgan. Years before that, Jamaica was dis-covered by Christopher Colum-bus in 1494. In 1655, England obtained the island. Plantations of coffee, sugar, and cocoa were formed throughout the entire island afterwards — all still grown and exported today, including bananas and rum!

Today, nearly 3 million friendly inhabitants love to make every minute of your stay an unforgettable experience. Jamaica is located just south of Cuba and west of Haiti. Kings-ton is the capital and largest city in Jamaica. Major cruise ship ports of call include Ocho Rios and Montego Bay.

Going to a country slightly smaller than the state of Con-necticut, you would think that there would not be much to do, but you could make it an end-less vacation. Fun things to do are golf, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, shopping and horse-back riding. If you are into just chillin', there are plenty of relaxing beaches to do so. One must-see attraction in Jamaica is Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho rios, which cascade down to into the Caribbean Sea. Tour-ists can climb and swim near the bottom of the falls. Surf on over to visitjamaica.com for more info. — Pete Milnes Jr.

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Valhalla's Pirates of the Jersey Shore

When Charles Black isn't adjusting backs at his shore-based chiropractic business, he's adjust-ing his sword belt with his Valhalla Pirate

Crew at various charity events, seafood and seashore festivals, pirate-themed festivals, children's hospitals, children's charity events, and pirate workshops at gram-mar schools. More or less, as their saying goes, they'll show up for "Any need for an act of piracy!"

"I always had an interest in pirates and pirate his-tory," said Charles. "I use to have pirate parties in college where everyone would dress up as pirates and drink rum and ale. One Halloween, about 10 years ago, I had so much fun being a pirate that I started researching pirate re-enactment crews and found that there are crews throughout the country. But I couldn't find one local so I started the Valhalla's Pirates Crew about 6 years ago."

His current crew consists of about 12 scurvy dogs (men) and wenches (women), and it's building. "We don't turn anyone away, but we do look for people who are fun, outgoing, and are not afraid to 'come out of themselves' to enjoy something a little different. Having some theatrical background doesn't hurt either! I let each invent and develop their own pirate personality and look. Also, we strive for authenticity in gear and dress."

And get this ... Capt. Black is currently having a real-life pirate ship built in Turkey (the country has a long history of building wooden warships, since 300 BC). The 70-foot wooden square-rig schooner, is named Valhalla, and looks very much like a ship you would see 300 years ago — when Blackbeard plied the waters off New Jersey. Valhalla will be used for educational and entertainment purposes. Due to the economy, progress has slowed a bit and Capt. Black welcomes any finan-ciers — with vision — to help out.

Looking to spice up a dull party for a little extra booty? They'll tailor their swagger for a kids birthday party all the way up to a full blown, full sail, grown up rum and beer party — swordplay, swagger, pirate banter, story telling, sing-a-longs, pirate make-overs included.

“Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats,” said Capt. Black. Sail on over to ValhallasPirates.com or Myspace.com/pirate_privateer to book Capt. Black and his crew for your next party. Plundering Ocean and Monmouth Counties is what they do best. — Pete Milnes •

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Make this summer the adventure of a lifetime when you visit the Adventure Aquarium in Camden.

Shore Life Magazine recently enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of this amazing aquatic wonderland, where our very own Stephanie Capolupo checked her fear at the door, and dived into the watery world of sharks to experience the excitement and exhilaration of her life! After getting over her initial trepi-dation, Stephanie was able to relax and enjoy the sensation of swimming within inches of sand tiger sharks and sawfish. “It was unbelievable — I can’t wait to do it again!” she said.

You know you’re in good hands at the Aquarium: all the crewmembers are so friendly and well-informed, providing you with a quick snorkeling lesson, and a synopsis of what to expect while you’re in the Shark Realm. In no time at all you will feel right at home, surrounded by a bevy of sharks who may be just a tiny bit nonchalant about their new visitor!

Fore more mild adventure-seekers, the Adventure Aquarium offers up-close interaction with their seal and penguin friends. Seals Up-Close and Positively Penguins are wildly popular adventures, offering you the chance to not only observe the feedings up close, but also to learn how to communicate using hand signals, and to assist marine biologists with various enrichment and training techniques designed to keep our marine mammal friends happy, healthy, and forever playful.

With the majority of Aquarium shows and exhibits comfort-ably located indoors and air conditioned (open 365 days of the year), the aquarium is the perfect place for adventurers of all ages to explore various habitats both above and below the ocean’s surface, any day of the year. Amateur bird-watchers will love getting an up-close view of rare and exotic birds at Feather Ridge. Trivia enthusiasts will find plenty of fascinating animal facts to explore in the Jules Verne Gallery, home to a Giant Pacific Octopus named George Jr. He is the aquarium's young yet amazingly smart cephalopod, and he can unscrew the lid off a jar to get to his favorite food! And SpongeBob

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SquarePants fans will love helping SpongeBob pursue a runaway pickle in an exciting special effects ride in the spectacular 4D Theatre!

And if all of the fascinating animal shows, exhibits, and programs weren’t enough, also offered are very exciting & unique group events: Enjoy spectacular waterfront views with The All American Picnic; give your child an unforgettable marine-themed Birthday Party; or rent the Currents Ballroom for an elegant and memorable wedding reception, holiday party, or awards dinner.

Located on the beautiful Camden waterfront, the Adventure Aquarium is easy to get to by car, ferry, or public transportation. Once you’re here, you can explore several nearby attractions within walking dis-tance. Enjoy a horticultural experience at the Camden Children’s Garden, catch a Camden Riversharks base-ball game, or even spend a night aboard the Battleship New Jersey, a floating museum right on the water-front! Day-tripping is made easier this summer, as the “Waterfront Connection” will provide shuttle service from the aquarium to the battleship to the Philadelphia Visitor Center all day long from June 24 to Sept. 7.

Planning your excursion is half the fun, and the aquarium offers a myriad of special packages to meet every style and budget. Go online to www.adven-tureaquarium.com or call 856-365-3300 and enjoy great savings with the Family Value Package, the CityPass, or one of the Multivenue Tickets like the “Fish and Ship” or “Fish and Duck” packages. Give the gift of adventure with a Gift Certificate in any amount, and for the biggest savings of all, Annual Passports can be purchased in various levels for you and your family and friends to enjoy unlimited aquar-ium access all year. Mark your calendar now: Shark Week is Aug. 1 - 9! Come in with a fin on your head for $2 off admission!

So go ahead and touch a shark, feel a colorful and exotic seastar, meet a diamondback terrapin in the Caribbean Currents, get in touch with your inner shark in Gill’s Clubhouse, and awaken your spirit of adven-ture in Irazu Falls, an Amazon Rainforest atmosphere filled with the sights & sounds of exotic animals, tribal music, and a massive waterfall!

Oh, and one more thing ... don’t forget to breathe.Interested in volunteering at the Aquarium? The

New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences works in conjunction with the Adventure Aquarium in providing educational and volunteer opportunities. What a great way to help promote understanding and appreciation of aquatic life, while having fun and making friends with fellow animal-lovers! Volunteers for Diving, Penguin Island, Feather Ridge, and Guest Experience are just a few of the current opportunities available. Please visit www.adventureaquarium.com and click on the “Work With Us” link. Shore Life Magazine loves to promote volunteerism, because giving back makes the world a better place! — Meg Young •

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New Jersey’s Top Ten Beaches for 2009 Revealed at Annual State of the Shore Event

The New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/New Jersey Sea Grant (NJMSC/NJSG) and the Richard Stockton College Coastal Research Center announced the results of the second annual New Jersey’s Top Ten Beaches Survey today. Taking top honors

for 2009 was Ocean City, which was voted New Jersey’s best beach overall. Rounding out the top ten were Long Beach Island, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Asbury Park, North Wildwood, Cape May, Seaside Heights, Sea Isle City, and Avalon. Ocean City was also voted the best beach for Day Trips and Ecotourism, while Long Beach Island was chosen as the Best Beach for Family Vacations and Wildwood was elected as Best Beach for Shore Events. — njsmc.org

Four Million Cubic Yards of Dredge Rock to be Deployed at Nine Reefs

Beginning in Spring 2009, four million cubic yards of rock generated from New York District, Army Corps of Engineers dredg-ing operations will be deployed on nine New Jersey reefs over the next three years as part of the Artificial Reef Program. The

dredge rock, consisting of shale, sandstone and granite ranges in size from basketball-sized pieces to boulders. The rock will be transported from areas along the Kill Van Kull, Arthur Kill and Newark Bay via tugboats and deployed by hopper scows at prede-termined locations. During these reef construction efforts the work will be continuous so boaters must constantly be aware of the reduced maneuverability of the tugs and allow them the right-of-way. The following nine reefs will be receiving dredge rock: Shark River, Axel Carlson, Garden State North, Atlantic City, Great Egg, Townsend Inlet, Wildwood, Deepwater and Cape May. Adding rock to the ocean floor provides much needed hard-structure habitat for fish, lobster and other marine life. The rocky ridges and rock piles will become attachment surfaces for invertebrate marine life, such as mussels, barnacles, sponges and anemones, and will provide hiding places for bottom-dwelling species like sea bass, blackfish, crab and lobster. The rock will create productive fishing grounds for centuries to come. — nj.gov/dep

Jersey Shore Surfrider Chapter now on Facebook

The Jersey Shore Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is now on Facebook. It is an easy stop to stay updated with local Surfrider events, meetings, and surf reports. You can read and share your comments, links, and videos related to activism and dedication

to the protection of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches. If you are on Facebook, you should join the group. Join at: http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29331513467 If you are not on Facebook, you should join. http://www.new.facebook.com This is good way to stay connected to what is happening locally with Jersey Shore Chapter of Surfrider. — surfriderjsc.org

Visit the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine exhibit at Tuckerton Seaport

The Tuckerton Seaport, a reserve partner, now houses a series of exciting, interactive exhibits entitled "Gateway to the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research

Reserve". These exhibits enable visitors to experience a virtual tour of the Reserve, intro-ducing them to the biology, ecology, and importance of estuarine habitats. The Tuckerton Seaport's mission is to preserve, present and interpret the rich maritime history, heritage, and environment of the Jersey shore and the unique contributions of its Baymen. On a 40-acre site along Tuckerton Creek, you will discover the sights, sounds, and smells that surrounded the lives of the people who lived and worked on the ocean, bays and back creeks of Coastal New Jersey. The authentic working Seaport village currently contains 16 re-created historical structures representing the various trades and crafts unique to the Barnegat Bay region and to the Baymen. Along with exhibits of the baymen's tools, decoys, and Barnegat Bay boats, there are demonstrations, instructional classes and hands-on workshops to preserve the traditional baymens trades and craftsmanship. Open seven days a week 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from April to December. — jcnerr.org

Governor Corzine and Interior Secretary Salazar Tour Wind Farm

Calling it responsible energy development, Governor Jon S. Corzine recently toured Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. Salazar was in Atlantic City for a conference regarding Energy Development on the Outer Continental

Shelf. “Energy efficiency and renewable energy development is the responsible energy future for New Jersey and the country. Without a doubt it’s the right thing to do,” Governor Corzine said. “The resources provided by the Outer Continental Shelf should be viewed as a haven for wind energy, which is clean, renewable, environmentally-friendly, and will serve residents for genera-tions.” Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm, the state’s first wind farm, is comprised of five 380-foot high turbines. Governor Corzine’s Energy Master Plan lays out an aggressive strategy to harness offshore energy resources. Released last fall, the plan set a goal for the state to have 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind constructed off of the New Jersey coast by 2020, and 1,000 megawatts by the end of 2012. To meet these goals, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has awarded $12 million in rebates to three offshore wind developers to construct 1,000 megawatts of offshore wind by the end of 2012. — nj.gov/governor/news

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