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here’s something in the October air that brings out a certain hunger; this year’s theme for Chowderfest Weekend, Oct. 1 and 2, was inspired by the “Twilight” ﬁlm series. The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 2011 Chowderfest at the Taylor Avenue ball ﬁeld (next to Bay Village and Schooner’s Wharf) in Beach Haven. Rain or shine, it’s the huge end-of-season party that brings friends and neighbors back together on LBI for an allyou-can-sip chowder festival. The eagerly awaited Merchants Mart is Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local vendors come out with the best prices of the

Last year, in its ﬁrst Chowderfest, Beachside Shore Café won “Rookie of the Year” with a great red chowder and a feel for putting the “friendly” into friendly competition. “We had a really good time doing it; it was a lot of fun,” said owner Nathan Colmer, who grew up right here on LBI. Fresh, local ingredients make a difference that tasters appreciate in the chowder. “We had a really good reaction to it last year – people seemed to like it, and later That summery, ‘beachside’ feel is at 30001 Long they came in to ask for it,” Beach Blvd. in Beach Haven Gardens – with yummy and creative breakfast, lunch and dinner. Owner Colmer said. Beachside now serves Nathan Colmer is a lifelong LBI resident. both red and white, but they’ll be in the red tent again at Chowderfest, hi. Colmer also runs Grill It Up, next door drawing lots of friends to stop by and say in Schooner’s Wharf. year. Plenty of children’s entertainment, live music from Hawkins Road and a food court are more of what’s in store. Admission on Saturday is free. On Sunday, it’s chowder time, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join in the fun and get

In Beach Haven’s Bay Village, diners at Bistro 14 can choose award-winning Manhattan clam chowder – and get a taste of the stunning bayview setting that overlooks Chowderfest. The Chowder Cook-Off Classic is one of the busiest days of the year for the restaurant. The air is steeped in excitement with the festival below, and customers filling the second-floor dining room Chef Richard Vaughan’s Breton clam chowder and deck above. Bistro 14’s chowder has beckons seafood lovers to the restaurant that is a high standing. It has shown a window on Chowderfest in October. consistent winning presence in the voters’ ratings. In the past four years, going to change what works,” said Chef Richard Vaughan’s Breton clam Vaughan, who owns the restaurant with chowder captured Grand Prize Manhat- his wife, Karen. tan, two first runner-up awards and a Chowderfest is Bistro 14’s “swan second runner-up. song,” coinciding with the final day of the The recipe, expertly flavored with restaurant’s season. fresh herbs, will again be featured in “It’s a great event; it’s a lot of fun. Bistro 14’s Chowderfest entry this year. It ends the season on a real high note,” “I do not change my recipe; we’re not Vaughan said. 3

ready for the Halloween spirit with the competitors’ decorated booths, music from Hawkins Road and surprises throughout the day. Every year, top area chefs vie for bragging rights in the white (New England) and red (Manhattan) categories. Ticket-holders get to vote for their favorite red and favorite white. Every vote counts! The votes are tallied up for the big announcement at 4 p.m. The chowder lineup includes: White: Country Kettle Chowda; Four C Sons; Greenhouse Café; Howard’s Restaurant; Longshots; Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta; Phillips Seafood; Stefano’s Seafood & Pasta; TGI Friday’s. Red: Beachside Shore Café; Bistro 14; Black Whale Bar & Fish House; California Grill; Chicken or the Egg; Southern Smoke; The Gourmet Deli. This year there’s a tantalizing mix of spicy new recipes and traditional favorites, restaurants entering for the first time, and a few contestants who have stirred the pot many times since the festival began 23 years ago. See the profiles of entrants to learn more. Chowderfest draws as many as 12,000 tasters or more unless the weather gets soupy, as it did last year. A little chill is fine; that’s real chowder weather. The chowder is under the big-top tents; the beer is in the beer trucks – Bud Light is one of the corporate sponsors. Get in line early if you don’t want to miss out on the specialty beers, such as pumpkin spice. Other refreshments will be available, too. Continued on Page 14 2011 Festival of Fall

There’s only one place to get the award-winning Manhattan chowder of the Black Whale Bar & Fish House – at Chowderfest. So stop by their booth in the red tent and give it a taste. The Black Whale’s chowder is truly a big ﬁsh in the big pond of competition at Chowderfest. Fans of the Beach Haven restaurant – and fans of superb chowder – voted the entry into the winner’s circle again last year. In 2010, the traditionalstyle Manhattan earned second-runner-up; in 2009, a slightly different recipe had been voted ﬁrst runner-up. Kitchen Manager/Chef Rich Schoebel is planning to “make a splash” again in 2011. “We do it to help with the community and show support for Beach Haven, and we just make it for fun,” Schoebel said. In the meantime, the restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue serves Maryland-style crab chowder and seafood bisque. The Black Whale makes a splash when it enters the chowder cook-off, with Rich Schoebel’s recipe made especially for the contest.

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ou’ve done your part tasting and voting. Now let’s see what the critics say. For the fourth year running, a panel of expert judges will decide the winners of the special Critics’ Choice Award at the annual Chowderfest. One winner among the red chowder entrants, and one among the white will be recognized. Noted food critic, writer and broadcaster Ed Hitzel will head the coterie of culinary critics as they sample crock upon crock of chowder. Hitzel has been a fixture on the South Jersey food scene for years with his Ed Hitzel’s Restaurant Magazine, Restaurant Newsletter, “Table For One Radio Show” and “Hitzel A La Carte” television show. Hitzel has again assembled a topnotch team of professional judges for this year’s chowder Cook-Off. The judges are Neil Elsohn, renowned chef; Michael Buchanan, general manager, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Atlantic City; Richard Dobbins, writer, Ed Hitzel’s Restaurant Magazine; Michael Huber, freelance writer/ chef/culinary educator; Geoff Johnson, owner, Copper Fish, Cape May; Ed Blake, hospitality employment. Also Richard Dobbins, writer and philosopher; Jeff Reich, executive chef, Rib and Chop House, Showboat Atlantic City Hotel and Casino; Camille DeCaro, 4

chef/author; Demetra Nakos, communications major, foodie and daughter of a chef; Phyllis Oppenheimer, New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism; Matthew Brunozzi, executive chef, Annata

Wine Bar; Scott Macom, attorney, food writer; Amanda Nahas, writer/chef; and Carl Redding, chef/owner, Reddings in Atlantic City. —M.S.

We’re hoping to do it again this year. We’ll be there with the same quality chowder, along with the same family spirit. Come join us in the white tent. The California Grill has been part of the fun-filled, family festival since California Grill again joins our 2003. Thanks to your votes, we’ve taken sister restaurant, Stefano’s Seafood, home nine awards for our red and taking part in this year’s Chowderfest. white chowders. We’re also thrilled that Thanks for voting California Grill’s our Grand Champion New England white chowder Grand Champion in the chowder placed second in the national New England category last year for the chowder cook-off in Newport, Rhode third year in a row! Island! We ’ r e p r o u d o f our chowder, and our crew, too. Our whole extended family comes out to make Chowderfest happen, and everyone has a good time. We ’ r e l o o k i n g forward to seeing you at the California Grill in the weeks and months after Chowderfest, too. When it’s chilly outside, the chowder will be hot all winter long, seven days a week. Stop in at 34th Street and Grand champions again, the California Grill team the Boulevard in Beach celebrated a win in the white category last year. Haven Terrace. 2011 Festival of Fall

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The Chicken or the Egg is looking to spice things up at this year’s Chowderfest by switching over to a ﬁery red Manhattan chowder for the first time that features the restaurant’s own signature hot sauce. “It’s not overly spicy, but it does have a kick,” said owner Mark Cohen. “There’s not a single vegetable that’s not fresh. It gives it a more natural look,” This year the Chegg presents a spicy Manhattan chowder featuring its famous hot sauce. Previously the Chicken or the Egg had offered up its New England chowder, which remains on noted his extra-chunky New England ity of anyone else’s stuff. We go there to the permanent menu, whereas its Manhat- was not as conducive to the small taster support the Chowderfest itself. It’s a great tan has been an occasional soup of the day. cups as other recipes there. This matters event. We have this fantastic, summer-like “If it develops a following as a result of not as “the Chegg” heads to Chowderfest weekend in October. There’s thousands Chowderfest, we’ll keep it on the menu with 250 gallons of its Manhattan in tow and thousands of people ﬂoating around permanently,” Cohen said. town, and we have a bang-up weekend. this year. Finishing third-runner up in the “We’ll see what happens; you never Just doesn’t seem right to not try and people’s choice award last year, Cohen know. I’m not going to discount the qual- perpetuate it.”

Vote for Your Favorites! Doesn’t matter whose side you’re on, everybody loves the taste of our creamy, fresh New England Clam Chowda. Taste our grand champion chowda in the white tent and see why our chowda is the best. Then make sure you drop by our shop in Bay Village to taste all our delicious soups – Manhattan, New England, Rhode Island Red and Lobsta Bisque. They’re all good! Take home your absolute favorite. New Spoon, New Moon, New England. Vote Country Kettle best white chowda for Chowderfest 2011! Chowda is always a favorite of customers to Bay Village. Country Kettle owner John Maschal had the inspiration for the very first Chowderfest. 6

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The Chowder Factory is the retail side of the catering kitchen at The Four C’Sons Full Service Catering’s new location, at 115 Mathistown Rd. in Little Egg Harbor. Its famous New England Clam Chowder is among a wide variety of homemade soups sold every day.

The recipe has a sensational history not only on LBI, but also in New England. Its entry in Chowderfest 2011 is owner Emil Petti’s tribute to his chef partner, Chris Cerrullo, who passed away earlier this year. Cerullo’s chowder won “Best Overall” in the ﬁrst Chowderfest, in 1989 with The Gateway. The chowder’s acclaim continued into Cerullo’s own restaurant, Family’s. In 2000, when the Four C’Sons started, the now-famous chowder again earned “Grand Prize White.” “I’m entering it this year as a tribute to him,” Petti said. “He won the Boston chowderfest before he came down here. There is a long history with this recipe, and I’m trying to carry it on.” For more about The Four C’Sons Full Service Catering, see the web site at thefourcsons.com or Owner Emil Petti is entering Chowderfest in honor of his late partner, Chef Chris Cerullo, whose New England call 609-296-7480 or 609296-7444. chowder recipe has already won here and in Boston.

The Gourmet Deli of West Creek enters the Chowderfest as newcomers this year, in the red chowder category. Deli owners Scott and Karyn Biroc, along with Scott’s brother Mark, are working together with other Gourmet staffers to prepare and transport their classic Manhattan clam chowder to the Cook-Off. Among its faithful customers, the deli may be better known for its chili, having competed in local chili cook-offs. Having reﬁned their chili, the Birocs are now ready to rank chowder among their proudest coldweather dishes. Mark is the one actually making the chowder for the fest. Rather than get too show-y or radical with the recipe, he will take the classic approach, using fresh local clams, according to Scott. The secret to the perfect red chowder, in his opinion, lies in the method of reducing the broth. In making the trip with the pre-made chowder from West Creek over to Beach Haven early on Sunday Behind the scenes is where it all comes together in the days before the morning, the refrigerated truck surely will be the saving Cook-Off. (Above) The men in white, Sous Chef Don Chiosi and Chef grace. Once set up under the tent, it’ll just be a matter Mark Biroc, lead the staff on a busy day at The Gourmet Deli. of transferring the hot soup from the back burners to the steam “It’s not about winning,” he said – rather it’s about savoring the community spirit of it all. He admitted he would be thrilled, table, Scott sid. The rest is up to the voters. The Birocs’ aim in participating in Chowderfest is deﬁnitely however, to win the vote of the other chefs, whose professional for the fun of it and to get the deli’s name out there, Scott said. opinions mean the most. 7

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Greenhouse Café’s white chowder was voted First Runner-Up at last year’s Chowderfest, and Critics’ Choice white for the second year in a row. The same recipe will be back in the New England category for 2011. “I don’t change something that’s working well,” Chef Gus Majorino said. Restaurant owner Don Brown agrees, pleased with the traditional-style white that has been a top winner since it was ﬁrst entered two years ago. Before that, the restaurant’s red chowder was a 12time winner in the Manhattan tent. Last year the chefs made the soup from scratch on-site at Chowderfest, and that attraction won’t change, either. “We make it right there while everybody is watching,” Majorino said. The pot-by-pot method is the chef’s preference for consistency. Blending heavy cream and ﬂavorful herbs with clams cooked to tender perfection, it’s also as fresh as ever that way.

“It just makes it that much more exciting to come back into the Cook-Off again,” said restaurant owner Kevin Sparks, a third-generation chef at the helm in the kitchen. Howard’s Restaurant chowder has placed in the winner’s circle ﬁve times in seven entries since 2003. The current recipe is unchanged since 2008 – and it’s a keeper. The traditional-style blend, with lots of clams, will be the entry again in 2011, Sparks said. “It’s still our old standby. We love it, and people tell us it’s awesome.” Howard’s is celebrating its 61st year. Located at 33rd Street and Long Beach Boulevard in Beach Haven Gardens, the restaurant remains open for the season through Columbus Day The chowder is a classic recipe, and the restaurant has weekend. See more at its been a tradition in Beach Haven Gardens for 61 years. beautiful, new web site, (Above) Owner and chef Kevin Sparks and crew. howardsrestaurant.com. The tasty white chowder at Howard’s Restaurant is tradition with Howard’s customers, and popular with Chowderfest fans. In 2010, the creamy, New England entry placed First Runner-up in the voting by 12,000 tasters.

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At Longshots Sports Bar and Restaurant in Waretown, they’re used to a bar full of fans cheering on the excitement as the games play out on the big screen. So they jumped at the chance to get into the action of Chowderfest, with their own restaurant as a competitor. Longshots, at 535 Route 9 South, is new to the Chowderfest in the same year that it opened as a new center of entertainment for the area. Matt Breslow, one of the owners, said, “Participating in the Cook-Off is Chef Maged (pronounced almost like ‘Magic’) Fattah serves a home run on Fridays when chowder is part of Seafood Night.

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the right. 5. Can I leave and come back? Yes, you will be provided a wristband that will allow you re-entry. 6. Can I bring a stroller? For safety reasons, strollers are not allowed and will be checked for you before you enter. 7. Where can I get a T-shirt or hat? At the merchandise/info booth in the center of the event. 8. What if I have a wheelchair? We provide “BeachWheels” that will allow you to move around easily on the lawn area. They are located across from the info booth. 9. Where can we sit down? For safety reasons we do not allow sitting on the grassed area. You may sit on the parking lot area,

a good way to meet some more local people and invite them to try us out – and we’ve heard nothing but great things about Chowderfest. We’re looking forward to it.” Chef Maged Fattah – “we call him Magic,” noted Breslow – is entering a New England-style chowder using “the freshest ingredients I can get,” Fattah said. “I grow some of the herbs, and I like to use the local farm markets, to keep it as natural as I can.” Fresh thyme, fresh red potatoes, chopped clams, chopped bacon “and some spices to get the ﬂavor going” are all in the tempting blend. The chowder may be sampled in a bread bowl topped with bacon in the restaurant on Fridays, Seafood Night.

but please use common sense, as it is quite crowded. 10. Which tent is which? The “Red” Tent is on the south side; the “White” Tent is on the north. 11. Where is the food located? The food tent is toward the bay side on the left. 12. Where do I get tickets for food? There are several locations. Just look for the signs. Tickets are sold in $10 increments, but refunds are available for unused tickets. 13. What if I have an emergency or lose a family member? Please look for someone with a radio and they will get you immediate assistance, or go to the information booth. Announcements will be made to ﬁnd a famContinued on Page 14

Twenty-three years of Cook-Offs!! Did you know that over the years there have been 100 different establishments enter the Cook-Off, but Panzone’s is the only restaurant that has entered every Cook-Off! Why? Because Frank Panzone does not say No! His dedication, hard work and belief in Chowderfest over the last 23 years is why there is never an excuse for the absence of his restaurant at Chowderfest. Through the years Panzone’s has placed in both the red and white category, and this year they will be serving their New England chowder. It’s a favorite at Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta, located between 11th and 12th Streets on the Boulevard in Beach Haven, and at their year-round location at 22nd Street and the Boulevard in Surf City. Join Panzone’s at the 23rd annual Chowderfest along with the other participants in this year’s Cook-Off. Panzone’s would like to applaud each and every one of the restaurants entered in the Cook-Off this year for their hard work and commitment to this event. Thanks to this (From left) Jillian, Frank, Joyce and Kristin Panzone. select group of restaurants, they are bringing you Chowderfest 2011!! Panzone’s has proudly been a part of every Chowderfest. 10

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rganizers of this year’s Chowderfest, building on the popularity of last year’s set, are issuing a new limited set of beads to commemorate the 2011 event. Continuing with the theme of “Peace, Love and Clams,” this year’s set will include a silver peace-sign charm to complement last year’s clamshell charm. Next year, collectors can anticipate something appropriately lovely. This year, the silver peace sign will be sold along with two purple and black glass beads. The glass beads, original designs by Mary Tantillo of SwellColors Glass Studio in Haven Beach, are infused with Long Beach Island sand and are signed and dated by the artist, “same as last year,” Tantillo said. The small glass beads and silver charms, similar to Troll and Chamilia beads and Pandora Charms, are intended to be worn on bracelets or necklaces. Limited editions and small production runs may often become highly sought after by collectors. A limited-edition production run of 100 beads and charms will sold at the Merchants Mart at Bay Village in Beach Haven on Saturday, Oct. 1, according to Lori Pepenella, director of destination marketing for the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, one of the sponsors of Chowderfest. The beads will be available individually for $20 per bead or as a set of three, includ-

Last year’s edition sold out early. Commemorative beads and charms are here. ing the silver charm, for $55. Tantillo said she was happy to be adding a little something to the Chowderfest festivities. “It’s a really cool way to raise a little money for the chamber,” she added. All proceeds from the bead sales go directly to the chamber of commerce. Last year’s beads sold out well before the end of Sunday’s festival, much to the disappointment of those who found out about the initial release too late for purchases. Due to overwhelming requests, organizers will be taking orders for last year’s charm, only at Merchants Mart, Pepenella explained. To pre-order limited-edition glass Chowderfest beads, call the chamber at 609-494-7211. For more information about the beads, call SwellColors Glass Studio at 609-492-3783. —J.D.W.

A sure bet arrives from Atlantic City as a dazzling new entrant in Chowderfest, Phillips Seafood. The family that started in the seafood business at the turn of the century with their grandfather’s crab processing plant on the Chesapeake Bay has grown the company throughout the East Coast. Their principle is to serve the freshest, finest seafood available, provide outstanding service, and create a memorable dining experience for guests. The restaurant is located on Level 3 of The Pier Shops at Caesar’s. Sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean are the backdrop to beautiful dining rooms, romantic booths and a full bar. Classic American seafood is served as a sophisticated dining experience. Hearty lump crab cakes are the specialty amid a a full selection of fish and shellfish. Right here at Chowderfest, Phillips will be in the red tent. Phillips Seafood has a rich history. 12

Tasters will find a hint of smoke flavoring the clams in this new entry.

An intriguing new entrant to Chowderfest this year is Southern Smoke Cajun and Caribbean BBQ at the Jersey Shore. Chef Brian Stefan, from Wall Township, promises a red chowder “with just a hint of smoke with the clams” that will come through in the broth. Lacking a permanent home for his business, Stefan has spent the summer bringing his mobile catering truck to food and music festivals throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties, hoping to expose customers to his version of some of the great ﬂavors of the South. “So far, the response from festival crowds has been very positive,” Stefan said. Stefan’s chowder promises to be different than most entries. “Sometimes saying spicy or smoky can turn people off, and I know that. If it tastes like you’re chewing on a wood chip, you deserve to not like it,” he acknowledged. Aware that most Chowderfest voters like tried and true chowder recipes, Stefan admitted his newcomer status gives him more than a soupçon of opportunity for creativity. “As outsiders, we have the freedom to take some liberties,” he said. For Chowderfest, Stefan is looking forward to the challenge of preparing 180 to 200 gallons of chowder and getting it to the site. More than anything, he’s hoping to bring a little something new to Chowderfest. “I’m working on a very ethereal, smoky thing,” he said with more than a hint of mystery in his voice. 2011 Festival of Fall

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Jane and Steve DiPietro celebrated in the winner's circle last year.

Friday’s is once again entering the Chowderfest! We had such a great time last year and got to see so many of our customers. Friday’s has come to mean greattasting food and beverages in a fun and exciting atmosphere. We’re FANATIC about bringing the best-tasting food and drinks to our guests in a high-energy environment that’s “Just More Fun.” And the Chowderfest is more fun with Friday’s! So come over to our booth and check it out for yourself. Meet our staff, taste our fantastic chowder and vote for the best. We will be serving our delicious New England clam chowder – the same great chowder that is often the Soup of the Day at Friday’s in Manahawkin.

The Bus Stops Here on Sunday: Stefano’s Seafood and Pasta, Long Beach Island’s own “taste of Italy by the sea,” is again home of the past year’s Chowderfest Grand Champion Manhattan clam chowder. We are proud to have been chosen Grand Champion of the red chowder entries nine times at the annual Chowder CookOff Classic! And the Stefano’s family of restaurants is honored to be the Grand Champion of both Manhattan and New England clam chowders for the third year in a row! More than 15,000 chowder aﬁcionados attend the Classic annually; winners are selected by the tally of the visitors’ votes at the end of the day, “the people’s choice.” We were also thrilled that our white chowder won second place in the national chowder cook-off in Newport, R.I. When you visit the restaurant, at 19th Street and the Boulevard in North Beach Haven, sample one of our awardwinning chowders. If you ﬁnd you can’t get enough, take some home or make a batch for yourself. Chef Stephen DiPietro is happy to share his Manhattan clam chowder recipe, found online at stefanoslbi.com. When fall turns to winter, both chowders are available year ’round at Stefano’s California Grill, in Beach Haven Terrace, home of the 2010 Grand Champion New England clam chowder. See you at Chowderfest! 14

inding a parking place and then getting to Chowderfest is made easier by buses that run a loop from designated parking lots. Buses will run continuous loops from stops in Long Beach Township and Beach Haven on Sunday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no cost for the two-way service. The parking lots and corresponding pickup and drop-off points are listed below (south to north): 1. Engleside Avenue, Beach Haven (Vet-

Chowderfest Continued from Page 3 If you’re really in the spirit, don your Twilight gear, but vampire or not, don’t miss Chowderfest Weekend. The theme every year gives an inspiration to the restaurants when they’re decorating their booths, and it adds extra atmosphere to the festival. The commemorative T-shirts carry the theme, too. Cook-Off tickets for adults are $20; children 12 and younger, $10. Those VIP tickets that you hear about are a must-have for many enthusiasts who like the early admission at 10 a.m. VIP tickets, at $50 each, also include the ofﬁcial Chowderfest 2011 T-shirt. Tickets can be bought online at chowderfest.com or at the chamber ofﬁce at 265 West Ninth St., Ship Bottom, phone 609494-7211. —M.S.

Every year, TGI Friday’s gets into the festive mood of it all. erans Bicentennial Park) – oceanside 2. 33rd Street, Beach Haven Gardens (near Wawa) – bayside 3. 95th Street, Beach Haven Park (Acme Market) – bayside 4. 85th Street, Beach Haven Crest (cutin) – oceanside 5. 68 th Street, Brant Beach (Bayview Park) – bayside 6. 60 th Street, Brant Beach (cut-in) – oceanside 7. 42 nd Street, Brant Beach (cut-in) – oceanside There will be no individual pickups or drop-offs other than the above-designated stops. The buses will continue to loop the route, and there are no designated times for pickups at the listed locations. The ﬁnal bus will leave Beach Haven at 6 p.m. The bus service is being sponsored by Long Beach Township, the Long Beach Township Police Department, the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District, the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce and the Long Beach Island Business Alliance.

Q&A Continued from Page 10 ily member. 14. Is there an ATM nearby? There are several ATMs available at convenient locations at the event. 15. Where may I smoke? This is a nonsmoking event; however, we allow smoking beyond the gate toward the bay, to the right of the bandstand. 16. Is there a lost and found? Yes, at the information booth. Y 2011 Festival of Fall

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hopping turns festive when the Merchants Mart sets up under the big top Saturday, Oct. 1, to kick off Chowderfest weekend. The Merchants Mart is the end-of-season shopping blowout where local merchants lay their best prices of the season on the table. Dozens of booths burst with fall bargains,rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s all at the Taylor Avenue ball ﬁeld in Beach Haven, the site of the Chowder CookOff the next day. A food tent and live music by Hawkins Road are part of the good time all day. There is no admission charge to the mart. The fest features savings on everything from home improvements to holiday gifts. Find fashion, beauty goods, jewelry, home decor, children’s clothing and toys, surfing gear, boating supplies – and always, surprises. At the food tent, nothing says the shore more than succulent clams on the half-shell. Traditional festival fare of all kinds rounds out the outdoor menu. —M.S.

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Scarecrows Exhibit Personality Fronting Welcoming Businesses

nly around LBI do scarecrows ﬁsh, paint and ride in senior citizen vans. When local businesses and community groups express themselves with their scarecrow displays out front, it’s not to ward people off. The opposite has been the effect in the past three years that the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce/Long Beach Island Region DMO has encouraged its members to stuff a straw ambassador. The idea is to remind everyone that fall events and shopping are still in swing. A scarecrow out front is a life-sized reminder that the store is open. If that scarecrow is dressed as, say, a pizza man, then heads will turn. It used to be a contest; this year, “everyone’s a winner,” said Lori Pepenella, the chamber’s destination marketing director. “Everyone loved these scarecrows last fall; the creativity is something that makes our area stand out,” Pepenella said of the 16

new tradition. “Last year we had 61 entries with well over 100 scarecrows, creating the largest scarecrow contest on the Jersey Shore.” Photos can be seen online at Scarecrow Row on the chamber web site, visitLBIregion.com. They’ll also be posted at the chamber visitors center, 265 West Ninth St. (the incoming causeway) in Ship Bottom. Starting Oct. 1, businesses and nonproﬁt groups are invited to create a scarecrow that best interprets their business. The chamber will list each scarecrow location on its Scarecrow Row web page and at the visitor center for the rest of the month. Entrants can upload a digital picture when they register online at visitLBIregion.com. In the past two years, the scarecrows have popped up throughout Long Beach Island, Waretown, Barnegat, Stafford, Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor. For more information, call 609-494-7211. —M.S.

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Chowder Cook-Off Winners 1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

The Mooring

The Gateway

Country Kettle “Chowda”

The Gateway

1st RED

Port O’Call

Charles’ Seafood Garden

Greenhouse Café & Romeo’s (Tie)

Greenhouse Café

CRITICS’ CHOICE

Nugent’s Famous Seafood

Charles’ Seafood Garden

The Gateway

Grifo’s Italian Cuisine

Charles’ Seafood Garden

BEST OVERALL

The Gateway

1st WHITE

CRITICS’ CHOICE WHITE

The Gateway

CRITICS’ CHOICE RED

Greenhouse Café

1995 GRAND PRIZE WHITE

1996

1997

The Gateway

Country Kettle “Chowda”

1st WHITE

Quarter Deck Inn

Montarusso’s

2nd WHITE

Country Kettle “Chowda”

Country Kettle “Chowda

The Gateway

GRAND PRIZE RED

Greenhouse Café

The Gateway

1st RED

Stefano’s Seafood & Pasta

Carroll’s Restaurant

Stefano’s Seafood & Pasta

2nd RED

Southern Ocean County Hospital

Joe Pop’s Shore Bar

Greenhouse Café

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

GRAND PRIZE WHITE

Seashell Club & Restaurant

Country Kettle “Chowda”

The Four C’s Sons

Country Kettle “Chowda”

1st RUNNER-UP WHITE

Country Kettle “Chowda”

Surf City Hotel

Country Kettle “Chowda”

Fabians’ Bar & Restaurant

Basil’s/Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

2nd RUNNER-UP WHITE

Carroll’s

Fabians’ Bar & Restaurant

Sea Shell Club & Restaurant

The Grapevine

Carroll’s

GRAND PRIZE RED

The Gateway

Surf City Hotel

Buckalew’s Tavern & Restaurant

Stefano’s Seafood/ California Grill

1st RUNNER-UP RED

Buckalew’s Tavern & Restaurant

Marina Russo’s

Country Kettle “Chowda”

Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

The Mooring Seafood Restaurant

2nd RUNNER-UP RED

Stefano’s Seafood & Pasta

The Grapevine

Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

Buckalew’s Tavern & Restaurant

Creevy’s on Atlantis

CRITICS’ CHOICE WHITE

Sea Shell Club & Restaurant

CRITICS’ CHOICE RED

Charles’ Seafood Garden

2003

2004

2005

GRAND PRIZE WHITE

Country Kettle “Chowda”

Plantation

Country Kettle “Chowda”

1st RUNNER-UP WHITE

Chicken or the Egg

Creevy’s on Atlantis

The Plantation

2nd RUNNER-UP WHITE

Howard’s Restaurant

Basil’s/Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

Howard’s Seafood Restaurant

3rd RUNNER-UP WHITE

The Plantation Restaurant

M&M Steam Bar

The Chicken or the Egg

GRAND PRIZE RED

Stefano’s California Grill

Greenhouse Café

1st RUNNER-UP RED

Carroll’s Restaurant

Greenhouse Café

Stefano’s Seafood

2nd RUNNER-UP RED

The Porch Restaurant

Country Kettle “Chowda”

Panzone’s

3rd RUNNER-UP RED

Morrison’s Seafood Restaurant

The Boat House

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... and More Winners 2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

GRAND PRIZE WHITE

Country Kettle “Chowda”

Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

California Grill & Pizza

California Grill

Stefano’s California Grill

1st RUNNER-UP WHITE

The Chicken or the Egg

The Plantation

Country Kettle Chowda

Howard’s Restaurant

Greenhouse Café

2nd RUNNER-UP WHITE

California Grill & Pizza

Stefano’s California Grill

Howard’s Restaurant

Greenhouse Café

Country Kettle Chowda

3rd RUNNER-UP WHITE

Howard’s Restaurant

Skeeter’s Crazy Water Café

Mud City Crab House

The Chicken or the Egg

Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

Greenhouse Café

GRAND PRIZE RED

Stefano’s Seafood

Bistro 14

Stefano’s Seafood

Stefano’s Seafood & Pasta

1st RUNNER-UP RED

Bistro 14

Stefano’s Seafood

Bistro 14

Black Whale Bar & Fish House

Bistro 14

2nd RUNNER-UP RED

Greenhouse Café

Country Kettle “Chowda”

Greenhouse Café

Bistro 14

Black Whale Fish House

3rd RUNNER-UP RED

Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

Sweet Jenny’s

Sweet Jenny’s Restaurant

Sea Oaks Country Club

Stefano’s Seafood

Dock Road Crab Shack

Stefano’s Seafood & Pasta

Mud City Crab House

Joeys’ Pizza & Pasta

Beachside Shore Café

CRITIC’S CHOICE WHITE

CRITIC’S CHOICE RED ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

Sweet Jenny’s

Best Decorated Booth Winners 2002

2003

2004

CLAMMIN’ USA

Dartcor Management Services

TEAM SPIRIT

Coastal Learning Center

CHOWDER A TO Z

THE SHORE THING

Basil’s Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

ALL AMERICAN

Surf City Café

JUST “BEACHY”

M&M Steam Bar

CHOWDA BUNGA DUDE!

Buckalew’s Tavern & Restaurant

SOUPERBOWL XV

Chicken or the Egg

ABCs OF CHOWDERFEST

The Chicken or the Egg

VIP FAVORITE

Country Kettle “Chowda”

IT’S A SHORE THING

The Porch Restaurant

CHOWDER “U”

Buckalew’s Restaurant & Tavern

2005

2006

CHOWDER GOES BROADWAY

The Chicken or the Egg

Basil’s/Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

2007

PEACE, LOVE & CLAMS

Boat House Restaurant

CLAM SLAM

Pinziminio Marketplace

“SEA”NERY

Country Kettle “Chowda”

CLAMSTOCK SPIRIT

Howard’s Restaurant

CHOWDER FANATIC

The Gazebo

SALUTE TO BROADWAY

Sweet Vidalia

PSYCHEDELIC CELEBRATION

Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

TRADITIONAL

Country Kettle “Chowda”

BEST PLAY REVIVAL

Beach Plum Café

CHOWDER POWER

Country Kettle “Chowda”

PERFECT GAME

Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

2008

2009

1989 – WHEN IT ALL BEGAN

Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

CRUISIN’ AT THE BEACH

California Grill

BEST CELEBRATION OF 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Sweet Jenny’s Restaurant

WILD CLAMS OF LBI

Country Kettle Chowda

BEST INTERPRETATION OF PREVIOUS THEME

Country Kettle Chowda

QUA HOG HEAVEN

Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

BEST SHORE MOTIF

California Grill & Pizza

TOUGHEST CREW, TENDEREST CLAMS

Sweet Jenny’s Restaurant

2010

BEST INTERPRETATION OF THE THEME

Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta

MOST ENTHUSIASTIC

Mud City Crab House

MOST CREATIVE

Black Whale Bar & Fish House

BEST SHORE MOTIF

Country Kettle Chowda

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wo grueling sporting events will be held in Southern Ocean County this autumn, the 39th annual LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run on Sunday, Oct. 9, and the fifth annual Great Causeway Challenge on Sunday, Oct. 16. Both events will test even the fittest athletes. The 18 Mile Run, all the way from Holgate to Barnegat Light, is self-explanatory. The Great Causeway Challenge may be even more of a, uh, challenge because it is a biathlon consisting of a 30-mile bike race from Manahawkin over the Causeway to Barnegat Light and back, and a 10K footrace. So in that regard, they have quite a bit in common – they definitely require endurance. The two events are very different in another aspect, however. The first looks toward the past. The second has its eyes on the future. The first 18 Mile Run, hosted by St. Francis Center in cooperation with the Jewish Community Center of LBI, was the brainchild of Bill Fitzpatrick, who wanted to organize a length-of-the-Island race just for fun back in 1972. Road running, you see, had become quite the rage, thanks in large part to Frank Shorter, a marathon runner who, because of his great success, had put road running on the map in the United States. Shorter would go on to win the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich. Sadly, though, those Olympics wouldn’t be remembered for Shorter’s accomplishment.

A Palestinian terrorist group, Black September, stunned the world by killing 11 athletes and coaches of the Israeli Olympics team and a West German police ofﬁcer. This at the Olympics, an event that is supposed to celebrate peace! It was, at the time, one of the most notorious acts of terrorism the world had ever seen. So the organizers of the 18 Mile Run quickly decided to dedicate the race to the memory of the Israeli athletes. To this day, mile markers in honor of each athlete are placed along the race’s route on Long Beach Boulevard, and every year the winner has his or her name inscribed on a trophy that was donated by the Jewish Community Center. Then came Sept. 11, 2001. The race now also honors those who died that day, with mile markers along the route bearing the names of three Long Beach Island residents who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks. Hopefully the 18 Mile Run will not have to remember the victims of any more acts of terrorism in the future. The Great Causeway Challenge, on the other hand, looks toward an optimistic future. “The purpose of the event is two-fold,” said Dr. Michael Bleiman, chief of pediatrics at Southern Ocean Medical Center, which has

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joined forces with the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation to host the event. “At the heart of the event is fundraising, with 100 percent of the proceeds going toward the construction of the new emergency department expansion at Southern Ocean Medical Center. Also we want to encourage the entire family to exercise on a regular basis. As a pediatrician, I really want families to experience the benefit of exercise and the positive impact it has on everyone’s health. The Martin Truex Jr. Foundation (Truex is a star driver in NASCAR and a Manahawkin native) shares our passion for the well-being of kids.” To that end, The Great Causeway Challenge is designed with many events besides the biathlon so that entire families, the young, the old, the fit and not-so-fit, may participate. Folks may join just the bike ride or the 10K. There will also be a 5K run, a 5K walk and a one-mile fun run for kids. “Adults, children, elite athletes and beginners will all find an activity geared to their interest and ability,” said Bleiman. The entry fee for the 18 Mile Run is $45 per runner. Registration forms may be downloaded from the St. Francis Community Center’s web site, stfranciscenterlbi. org. Call 609-494-8861 for more information. There also will be morning-of-the-race registration, closing at 9:30 a.m. The race begins at 10:30. The Great Causeway Challenge has a wide variety of entrance fees, based on the events entered. Registration may be accomplished online at the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation web site, martintruexjrfoundation.org. For more information, call 609-709-9121. The day’s activities will kick off at 8:30 a.m. at Elks Lodge 2340 at 520 Hilliard Blvd. in Manahawkin. October is a great month in Southern Ocean County both for commemorating the past and celebrating the future. —R.M.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Race Day

Registration & Dressing – 7 am Buses begin departure for starting line – 8 am REGISTRATION CLOSES – 9:30 am PROMPTLY 10:20 am All runners must be behind start line

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18-MILE RUN COURSE AND WATER STATIONS (15 STOPS)

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FINISH: BARNEGAT LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK

Race Committee Mike Thompson ....................................Race Director Victor Corapi ........................ Assistant Race Director Don Myers .......... Chief Judge, Finish Line Supervisor Chuck Ribinsky ............ Results Processing Supervisor Caitlin Post ............................. Volunteer Coordinator Jim Kredell ........................Trafﬁc & Safety Supervisor Lt. Paul Vereb .................. Emergency Management Coordinator

Luncheon & Awards Presentation

Jaime Pitner ............. Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Joe Eidel ............ Publicity & Awards Ceremony Coordinator Don Pripstein ................. Jewish Community Center of LBI Liaison

AWARDS:

Luncheon begins at noon Awards presentation at 3:00 pm

“Stretch” Pohl Awards for male & female winners of Long Beach Island Resident category

St. Francis Community Center Gym 4700 Long Beach Boulevard Brant Beach

First, Second & Third medals in all age categories

Overall Winners, Male and Female

Relay Team Category

In Appreciation of Our Volunteers St. Francis Community Center sponsors this run in cooperation with the Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island, but it takes the combined talents and dedication of many volunteers and community-minded business people to work with us during the long months of preparation. It is the untiring assistance of the volunteers, police, ﬁrst aid squads and maintenance departments of all the Island municipalities that join us in making this a successful event. Our sincere thanks to all of you for your continued support and enthusiasm! 24

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Past Winners of the LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run MEN 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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Moses Mayfield Tom Fleming Herb Lorenz Ray Cerakowski Ray Cerakowski Clifford Whitehead Bill Sieben (Record) Gary Cohen Ray Cerakowski Jim Terry Jim Alexander Jim Alexander Bud Coates Andy Rola Frank Male Michael McHale J.A. McVeigh Chuck Crabb Chuck Crabb Jim Herdman Jim Herdman Joseph McVeigh Hank Berkowitz Joseph McVeigh Joseph McVeigh Ari Maayan Joseph McVeigh Joseph McVeigh Joseph McVeigh Brendan Healey Terrance Armstrong Anthony Cioce Michael Walker Terrance Armstrong Terrance Armstrong Craig Segal Michael Dixon Timothy Mulligan

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Mary Albright Elizabeth Franceshcini

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Frances Cary Julianne Grace Jan Yerkes Jan Yerkes Jan Yerkes (Record) Elaine McBride Kate Washburn Joan Leggett Ellen McBride Kathy Culla Christine Gibbons Caroll Myers Barbara Addis Heather Gracie Barbara Addis Patty Anderson Barbara Addis Heather Gracie Heather Gracie Kari Proffitt Heather Gracie Sherry Jenkins Lauren Rhatigan Doreen McCoubrie Doreen McCoubrie Lorraine Jasper Abby Dean Jenny Nickles Allison Lind Heather Jorris Chrissy Matticola Amy Gianetti Cara Kiernan Dactila Booth

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38th Annual LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run Dedicated to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks Tuesday, September 11, 2001 and held in commemoration of the 11 Israeli athletes who lost their lives in the terrorist attack at the 1972 Olympics in Munich The Israeli Athletes Who Died at the 1972 Munich Olympics Zev Freedman Audre Spitzer Kehat Schorr

Eliazen Halfin Moshe Weinberg David Berger

Mark Slavin Jacob Springer Amitzur Shapira

Joseph Romano Joseph Gootfried

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How to Enter, Fish and Win The Classic

or more than 50 years, the Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic – originally the Striped Bass Derby – has offered fall anglers of every fishing level one of the finest surfcasting competitions in the nation. The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, known as the Board of Trade when the “Derby” began in 1955, annually sponsors the tourney. Running eight weeks this year, Oct. 8 through Dec. 4, the Classic offers a long and leisurely way for surf anglers to tap into Long Beach Island’s legendary fall fishing. Despite the event’s “Come one, come all” goal, there are still many anglers, particularly those new to fishing, who feel overmatched, maybe even a tad intimidated, by the famed contest. Perish the thought. From the get-go, the “derby” has sought to foster friendship and fishing camaraderie among any and all folks wanting to join up – men, women and children. There is no better time than 2011 to enter the Classic – or to return, for those who may have been away for a while. By all early indications, it will be a banner year for both striped bass and bluefish, the two species targeted in the contest. As usual, the cache of Classic prizes is loaded, highlighted by cash awards for the best daily, weekly, segment and grand-prize bass and blues. Thousands of dollars’ worth of special prizes are also dangled about. The awarding of those prizes can be based on little more than a bass or bluefish being caught at a specific time and date or being closest to a specific size. Signing up for the Classic is a breeze. The participating tackle shops and the chamber of commerce are geared up to quickly help folks enter. The shops then attend to contestants by keeping a supply of bait and tackle at the ready. Here’s the tackle shop line-up: • Surf City Bait & Tackle, 317 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City, 609-494-2333 • Fisherman’s Headquarters, 280 West Ninth St., Ship Bottom, 609-494-5739 • Oceanside Bait & Tackle, 8201 Long Beach Blvd., Brighton Beach, 609-361-9800 • Jingles Bait & Tackle, 1214 Long Beach Blvd., Beach Haven, 609-492-2795 For most folks, an entry fee of $30 covers all eight weeks. To put that in hooking perspective, just one of the 58 daily first prizes is $35. Weekly prizes are $125, segment prizes are $400, and grand prizes are $1,000. There are also special cash prizes for the largest weekend fish. All cash prizes are listed on the entry brochure, or can be found at http://www.lbift.com. That web site also keeps a running account of what fish have 28

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been entered – and which have won. Just by signing up, entrants immediately receive a 2011 LBI Surf Fishing Classic hat and decal, a free exterior carwash coupon presented by Manahawkin Magic Wash and a coupon for a free slice of Panzone’s cheese pizza, presented by Panzone’s Pizza in Surf City. Those perks alone pretty much cover the entry fee. As to how to fish the event, there are just about as many surfcasting techniques and theories as entrants. Most methods work – sometimes. Even entry-level anglers are encouraged to use whatever technique they enjoy. For folks unsure of where to even begin, the Classic offers an on-scene seminar on what works. This year, the annual Super Surf Casting Seminar will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, on the beach in Ship Bottom. Seminar details: Meet at 9 a.m. at the chamber of commerce on Ninth Street in Ship Bottom for door prizes, coffee and bagels, then join us at the Ship Bottom Firehouse on 21st Street and Central Avenue, where the members of Team Mullet, a local fishing club, will share their knowledge of surf fishing equipment, casting, bait, driving a 4-by-4 vehicle on the beach, and much more. Weather permitting, we will then go to the Ninth Street beach for hands-on instruction. You may want to bring a folding chair for your comfort on the beach. Another sure-fire way to quickly get into the swing of Classic surfcasting is to ask

any of the tackle shops for a primer. From fresh baits du jour to which rigs are working work best, shops will point out everything from what’s hot rig-wise to how to tie on the tackle. Where to fish can be answered with a simple “Everywhere.” There is virtually no fishing zone on LBI that hasn’t produced big-money fish. For new anglers, a familiar street-end beach is sure to have a quota of good fish. It’s also a perfect place to practice rigging and casting. Important: The Classic allows a rod to be cast for another angler. This allows rods to be cast out for children or folks who might be over-challenged by rougher surf conditions, making it possible for the entire family to fish together. It must be remembered that the contestant who takes over the rod after it has been cast becomes the sole manager of that rod. When a top fish is landed, it can be readily weighed in at a participating shop, a.k.a. weigh-in station. There is some leeway given when a fish is caught after shop weigh-in hours. However, the faster a fish reaches the scales, the more it will weigh. Fish can lose up to 10 percent “water weight” in a matter of a few hours. Once weighed in, it’s check-and-see at the chamber web site. Winners are quickly reported. It’s that easy to become a Classic contestant – and, in nothing flat, a Classic veteran. —J.M. 2011 Festival of Fall

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Sea Shell Invites Anglers Oct 28-30 To 15th Annual Striped Bass Derby

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Beacons Beckon, Rise to Challenge October 15 & 16

he weekend of Oct. 15 and 16, the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge invites lighthouse aﬁcionados from all over to visit the 15 lighthouses and selected museums in the state to help raise awareness and much-needed funds for continued lighthouse preservation. Included among the lighthouses are Long Beach Island’s own Barnegat Lighthouse – along with the nearby Barnegat Light Historical Museum – and the Tucker’s Island Lighthouse, loving re-created at the Tuckerton Seaport in Tuckerton. There are no registration or fees associated with the challenge; however, participants are offered the opportunity to purchase a $1 souvenir program as a repository of the souvenir tokens received upon each successful visit. Upon completion of the challenge, a special congratulatory token is available. Visitors are not required to climb the lighthouses but are invited to do so. 29

nglers, get ready for the much anticipated Sea Shell Striped Bass Derby. The derby will take place Friday through Sunday, Oct. 28 through 30, and will benefit the Stafford Wrestling Club. There will be cash prizes for the 10 heaviest fish as well as special prizes awarded for junior angler and lady angler. There will also be drawings for donated gifts from local businesses. Interested participants may register by mail or on Oct. 28, but organizers urge that pre-registering makes for a much smoother start to the event. The derby will kick off on Friday at The Shell with the welcome party, featuring an open bar, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will also be hors d’oeuvres for captains and registered anglers and a cash bar for those not registered. There will then be a captains meeting at 8 p.m. Fishing will kick off at 9 p.m. on Friday and continue straight through until the final weigh-in, which will take place at noon on Sunday. The rules state that all fishing is limited to waters within three miles off the beach; official GPS markings can be found in the registration packet. All fish must be caught on a captain’s boat by rod and reel, and only one fish per boat

will be eligible to receive a cash prize. After a hard day of fishing, captains and anglers can enjoy the cocktail party on Saturday night at The Shell from 6 to 8. There will be an open bar from 6 to 7, as well as appetizers. All of the fishing of the weekend will culminate on Sunday. Final weigh-in will take place from 10 a.m. to noon with no excuses or alibis. As per agreement when signing up, all captains agree to donate all weighed fish to the fish fry, which will take place on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. The fry is open to the public for $15. There will be a cash bar, and Miller, Frank and Fritz will provide musical entertainment. The awards ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. The entry fee is $150 per boat for two anglers. Additional anglers may be added for $50 each. All cash prizes will be awarded to the captain of the boat. The entry fee includes an event T-shirt for each angler, entry into both cocktail parties, and entry to the fish fry and awards ceremony. Join in an event that is looked forward to each year, and as always it is for a great cause – your taste buds and the kids of Stafford Wrestling. For registration and official rules and regulations, visit seashelllbi.com. — K.B.

Each lighthouse can have different hours of operation, so visitors accepting the challenge are encouraged to plan accordingly. Additionally, there are special “challenge hours” when volunteers will be on hand to distribute souvenir tokens. Some lighthouses do charge admission, and a limited number of Lighthouse Challenge T-shirts will be available at each location. For more information, visit the New Jersey Light-

house Society at njlhs.org. Both local lighthouses are among the venues also available for nighttime climbs, affording a completely different perspective from that normally available from the lighthouses. With lighthouses from Sandy Hook to Cape May, there are plenty of sights to see and memories to make at the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge. —J.D.W. 2011 Festival of Fall

Cranberry Fest: Love Seeing Red

ranberries have played a vital role in Chatsworth since the late 1800s, and for the last 28 years countless festival attendees have celebrated the harvesting of this fruit. Chatsworth will once again welcome thousands of visitors to celebrate the 28th annual Cranberry Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16. The festival will kick off each day, rain or shine, at 9 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. As if celebrating New Jersey’s rank as the third largest cranberry producer wasn’t enough, there will be plenty of arts and crafts, vendors, food and live country music. The festival was started 28 years ago to raise funds for the restoration of the town landmark, the White Horse Inn. To this day the festival beneﬁts this historic location so that future generations can continue to appreciate the town’s rich heritage. This year, the committee is expecting more than 160 arts and crafts vendors to show at the festival. Here dozens of artist will feature their work and have items for sale. There will also be more than 35 antiques dealers displaying treasured period pieces. Be sure also to take a look at the quilt display. The festival boasts the Southern classic rock music of Bullzeye Band throughout each day. Bullzeye Band has been entertaining the East Coast since 1998, and its members pride themselves on being one of the most-sought-after country acts in the area.

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To get a preview of the band, visit their web site, bullzeyeband.net. Don’t forget to check out the Antique and Classic Automobile Show on Sunday, which features more than 100 vehicles. The festival has gone Hollywood this year with some very special guests from the big screen. Wolves from Howling Woods Farm will be present both days of the festival. The wolves recently appeared in Disney’s 2010 ﬁlm “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” Don’t be overwhelmed by everything that’s going on; there will be an information booth at the festival to answer all questions regarding festival activities. This year the information booth will have brochures that give a history of Chatsworth and the White Horse Inn. Once again this year there will be bog

tours offered; visit the information booth for further information. If you get to Chatsworth early, be sure to grab some breakfast at the Chatsworth Volunteer Firehouse from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. The breakfast will feature delicious Pinelands goodies including breads, baked goods, jellies, jams and cranberry ice cream – who says you can’t have ice cream for breakfast? To properly prepare for the festivities, order festival T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and aprons by calling 609-726-9237. Admission to the festival is free. Prime parking locations are offered at the school off Second Street for a $5 donation. Please note that there will be no parking along Route 532. Visit the festival web site, cranfest.org, for more information. — K.B.

Pine Barrens Jamboree Is Music in the Air Oct. 8

othing heralds the arrival of autumn in the Pine Barrens quite like a good, old-fashioned, down-home jamboree. In the true musical tradition of the people who have long called these woods their home, Wells Mills County Park in Waretown hosts the 17th annual “Pine Barrens Jamboree: Down Home Melodies and Memories” on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring the whole family, bring some lawn chairs and enjoy live country, bluegrass and folk music under the jamboree tent, courtesy of musicians from Albert Music Hall. In addition to the tunes, the day’s festivities include ﬁne examples of Piney crafting and artisanship on display and for sale; nature walks and history programs; vendors and exhibits; face painting and other fun

activities for kids; and “piney vittles” – i.e., regional food specialties. Pause for a photo op with the famous forestry hero Smokey Bear, or rent a canoe for a leisurely, scenic ride around Wells Mills Lake. The history of Pine Barrens music can be traced back to Joe and George Albert, a pair of backwoods brothers who hosted jam sessions every Saturday night at their cabin, which came to be known as the Old Home Place. Eventually the gatherings relocated and the Albert Music Hall was born. Named for the Albert brothers, the hall is operated by the Pinelands Cultural Society, whose mission is to preserve and celebrate the stories, songs and culture of the Pines and to support the future of Pinelands music by awarding scholarships to promising young musicians.

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For 20 years, Wells Mills has been a place where the natural resources of the Pinelands are remembered and honored. The ﬁrst jamboree, in 1995, drew a crowd of more than 5,000. Every year since, the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation has sponsored the annual event,

which brings people together with a common purpose: to relish their shared love and respect for the natural beauty of the Pinelands ecosystem. For directions visit www. ocean.nj.us/Parks/jamboree; for additional information, call the park at 609-971-3085. —V.L. 2011 Festival of Fall

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