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Ride On! Gillian's Funland Brings Back the Amusement Park ThrillsFor many of us, summer would not be complete without the smell of salt air, the feel of sand between our toes and the cool blast of ocean water. For kids, summer also calls for the bright lights of tall rides, a gallop on a carousel pony and the stomach-dropping joy of flying down a giant slide on a potato sack. Since 2009, Gillian’s Funland has been providing those amusement-park thrills for children in Sea Isle City. |
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Times TalkNews and Goings On of the Seven Mile Island! Stay informed. |
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Spiaggia Seafood TrattoriaJeff Staino is the executive chef at Spiaggia in Stone Harbor. Spiaggia is a family-owned seafood trattoria with a genuinely Italian atmosphere. Staino was born and raised in New Jersey and has been in the area for more than 12 years. He studied at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College, and has been working at Spiaggia since the day it was opened by owner Marco Tarantino. |
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Living Life One Character At A TimeAfter seven years of honing his craft in community theater, McCarthy was offered a paying gig in a play with a 1-year contract. He quit bartending and never looked back. He managed to create a successful career as a character actor, doing work he enjoyed while staying in the Philadelphia area to raise his family. McCarthy will appear at the Avalon Library on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m., and speak on “Acting: How to Make a Living From It.” He has worked steadily in venues in and around New York, Philadelphia and Washington. |
My Night at Gillian's Funland: A 12-Year Old's ViewI recently went to Gillian’s Funland in Sea Isle City. When I got there, I was psyched to hit the rides. The first thing that caught my eye was the Fun House. The Fun House is a great ride that I always like going on. I didn’t have to wait in any sort of line, and that’s a thumbs-up in my book! |
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Tuckahoe Keeps It LocalNew Jersey has never been known as a hot spot for beer and wine production, but that is slowly changing. In recent years, state fees and laws governing small-scale breweries have eased, and more and more craft breweries have started to pop up in the Garden State. Most people know of Flying Fish Brewery from Cherry Hill, but this year Cape May County got its first taste of local brews when three teachers from Mainland High School and an architect opened Tuckahoe Brewing Co. in Ocean View. |
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August Beach ReadsHere are some stories to keep your summer hot! So grab your beach chair and be prepared to get lost in some more steamy summer beach reads. Make sure you find yourself a seat by the water, though – you might need to jump in and cool off! |
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SmilestonesWinners, Weddings, and Welcoming New Babies on the Seven Mile Island. |
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Funny, You Don't Look 100Stone Harbor’s celebrates its magical 100th year this summer, a milestone achievement of lifesaving, protection and growth that mirrored that of the borough. Although the lifeguard craft has evolved since Cleon Krause became the first watchdog for local beachgoers in 1912, its role hasn’t. Safety remains the name of the game. As beach tags replaced daily fees and as summer beach visitors dramatically increased, the guards became more seasoned to keep pace. |
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No Glutens for PunishmentProviding wheat-challenged 7 Mile Beach vacationers with a bountiful list of eateries offering gluten-free food options is now a piece of cake – and they can have that Gluten-Free too! |
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DVD: 12 Rainy Day Classics For The Whole FamilyIt never rains at the shore, right? Uh-huh. Then what’s that wet stuff falling outside on this not-so-beautiful indoor day? Here are a dozen fine movies, each from a different genre, that promise stimulating divertissement for all generations – and nary an R rating in sight. You may even end up thanking the rain after enjoying these rainy-day classics for the whole family. |
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Financially Speaking: Hybrid Long Term CareI will expand upon risk management as it related to long-term care. |
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Kid's PicksThis summer is flying by as usual. We hope you are enjoying the sun and the sand while you can. School will be here before you know it. Here are some great books that can help you hold on to summer just a little bit longer! |
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Early Birds & Night Owls Flocking to Carney's Stone HarborStone Harbor welcomed a Cape May favorite, Carney’s Restaurant and Bar, to the downtown dining scene last summer. The restaurant opened with a flourish, with fresh décor and an extensive menu. It also arrived with the Carney family’s legacy of success in the restaurant business. |
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The Gallo EmpireIt all started as a vision of two brothers, Ernest and Julio Gallo, when they were in their 20s. The Gallo brothers borrowed $5,000 from Ernest’s mother-in-law, Teresa Franzia, and in 1933, following the repeal of Prohibition, they opened E.&J. Gallo Winery, in Modesto, Calif. In their first year they produced 177,000 gallons of wine and by their second year they made 440,000 gallons. |
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Jackson T. Chase's PlaylistWhat songs do you love to play on a jukebox? Here's a Jukebox playlist, from Jackson T. Chase, in no particular order, that are favorites to rock out to on a jukebox: |
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Life is good. Company's Chief Executive Optimist to visit 7 Smile BeachOn Thursday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., they will welcome Bert Jacobs, company co-founder and CEO (stands for Chief Executive Optimist, of course) for a visit and book signing. The pocket-sized coffee-table book is called “Life is good. Simple words from Jake and Rocket,” and features the company’s trademark grinning stick figure and his dog, along with their favorite snippets of wisdom. All proceeds from the book’s sale go to Life is good Playmakers, the company’s nonprofit branch that works with at-risk children. |
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Beach EssentialsThere’s no better place to beat the August heat than the beach. Here are a few things to find in Avalon and Stone Harbor that will make your beach day complete … |
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August Must HavesSeptember is just around the corner, but there is still so much shopping to do. It’s a great time to buy items that take you from summer to fall and even into the winter. Here are some great items I found around town for you. |
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Come On In! Designer House Tour and Home & Health Show Set for Aug 11Generous families with stunning homes will open their doors to support a great cause on Saturday, Aug. 11, during the Cape Regional Medical Center Foundation’s 7 Mile Island Designer House Tour. |
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The Gifted Child“Child Prodigy: A diverse collection of artwork by Autumn de Forest,” opens at Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Ave.) on Friday, Aug. 3 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 5. Autumn will be at the gallery signing purchased artwork at intimate receptions on Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m., and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. |
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BBQ Chicken: An American ClassicWith summer more than half over and many grilling sessions under my belt, I’ve realized that I have gotten into a monotony of burgers, dogs and steaks. It didn’t occur to me until the other day when my sister said, “Do you know what I haven’t had in a while? A good piece of grilled barbecue chicken.” Of course, how could I forget, BBQ chicken, a delicious summertime American classic. |
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The Golden MonsignorMonsignor William Quinn is celebrating his Jubilee year – 50 years as a Roman Catholic priest – and obviously has touched a lot of people’s lives along the way. Just ask those who know the retired pastor of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Stone Harbor, now part of St. Brendan the Navigator parish along with Maris Stella in Avalon. |
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A Living DollThe lovely doll collection that lines a mantle above the fireplace and fills a handsome, tall glass case in Dr. Lorraine King’s Stone Harbor living room is bittersweet. King received these dolls from her late, beloved mother. This doctor whose expertise helps others to generate new life still feels the sting of her mother’s death on Feb. 23, 1996. |
