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Atlantic City NJ

The Crier — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:39 +0000

Aren’t we lucky. We can just jump on the train.

Cone-E-Island Our Tropical Paradise

The Crier — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:20:11 +0000

Step into Cone E Island for a little trip to the tropics and plenty of great things to eat. Gourmet ice cream treats are their specialty but it doesn’t stop there. They have a fantastic menu of sandwiches, wraps and other goodies like Caribbean Chicken, Pulled Pork, Nice Onion Rings and even Southern Fried Pickles. Great Gourmet Burgers too. Prices are MORE than reasonable. So next time you’re hungry for lunch, dinner or just a snack give Cone-E-Island a try.

I personally recommend the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and the Big Kahuna Banana Split.

Check out their menus and more at their website.

Cone-E-Island is in the Murphy’s Shopping Center on the White Horse Pike and Atco Ave.

www.cone-e-island.com

Congratulations Ken MacKenzie

The Crier — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:37:22 +0000

Ken MacKenzie, an Atco resident who owns, operates and instructs students of all ages at martial arts schools in Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Atco, Lumberton and Pennsauken, was named 10th-degree black belt in Hapkido, a Korean art of self-defense.

MacKenzie, 47, received the honor, the highest level Hapkido practitioners can reach, on June 30 at the Sun-Moon University in Cheonan, South Korea.

Congratulations Ken!

Check out their website for more.

www.goldmedalfamilykarate.com

or Read the whole article here.

Eco Minded Assumption Elementary School

The Crier — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:28:42 +0000

Capri Sun drink pouches being thrown away at the Assumption Elementary School in Atco will soon be a thing of the past.

This is because the school now earns two cents for every one of those pouches they collect and return to a company called TerraCycle, which makes affordable, eco-friendly products from packaging waste.

TerraCycle has created a fundraising opportunity for the school.

“We are glad to have the opportunity to clean our little part of the world in such an easy, convenient but effective way,” said parent and organizer of the program at school, Gabrielle Purvis.

The school has formed a “Brigade,” which is part of a free nationwide program that pays schools and non-profits to collect non-recyclable waste that would otherwise go to landfill.

The program benefits kids and adults as they are now educated about recycling and resource conservation and inspired to make a difference in their own community.

More than 70,000 schools and community groups around the country have signed up to help collect over 100 million used pieces of packaging.

The participating organizations will earn a total of over $2 million this year.

More information is available at www.terracycle.net.

Article originally appeared in the Courier Post Online.

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

The Crier — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:14:47 +0000

In commemorating our latest “Heat Wave” here’s a classic recording…

It was in 1962 that Motown’s Artist and Repertoire Director William “Mickey” Stevenson first heard the voice that would become synonymous with “the sound of young America.” A young jazz/blues singer with the unlikely name of “Martha Lavaille” was bringing audiences to their feet at Detroit’s famed 20 Grand Nightclub singing songs made popular by singers the likes of Gloria Lynne and Della Reese. He immediately invited her to audition at the new Motown Records headquarters, “Hitsville, USA.”

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Waterford Township Days 2010

The Crier — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:10:07 +0000

We’re not trying to rush summer or anything but this will be here before you know it. Waterford Township Days on September 17th and 18th, 2010. Event Times are Friday from 6-11 and Saturday from 1 until 11. Come out for family fun , rides, music, car show, race cars, fireworks, craft vendors, and more. This is our annual town celebration so come out and help us celebrate. Check out the Waterford Twp Civic and Events Association’s website for more information as it developes.

Fouth Of July Fireworks

The Crier — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:23:50 +0000

Here’s a little fireworks display you can watch right here.
Have fun this 4th of July weekend. Be Safe!

Louden Fire Hall Yard Sale

The Crier — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:05:37 +0000

Saturday, July 17th 2010

Vendors Wanted for an 8am to 3pm, Outside event at the Louden Fire Hall on Jackson Rd, Atco, NJ. One mile from the ATCO RACEWAY. Big event at the Raceway brings in approximately 10,000 visitors. (potential customers) Spaces are $10.00 for Atco Residents, $15.00 for non-residents if paid by July 5th, 2010. Email beautysolutions1@yahoo.com or call 609-304-5485 for more information. Food, Crafts & Treasures!!!

Dayna Kurtz live at Coffee Works

The Crier — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:41:34 +0000

Coffee Works Cafe in Voorhees NJ keeps putting on some great concerts.. On Sunday evening, June 27th, Coffee Works presents Dayna Kurtz. Dayna is a singer/songwriter and fabulous guitarist and has traveled the world. She will be performing her music live at Coffee Works. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased on the Coffee Works Website.

Coffee Works has music all the time and now has featured premier ticketed events that are very up close and personal. Recently they have had Jeffrey Gaines do a show and John Eddie do two shows. If your into live music this is the best place in our area.

Atco Raceway Turns Fifty

The Crier — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:40:37 +0000

If you think the Atco Raceway has been here forever you are wrong. But it has been here for 50 years. Remember the AM Radio commercial with the guy yelling “Sunday, Sunday”!! Just think about how cars and the technology of drag racing have both changed over the years. If you haven’t been there lately you should go some weekend when they are having an event. OR just go and watch the street racers or drag bikes or jet cars. There’s a lot going on over there. The Courier Post Online has a nice article with pictures and a history lesson. Go check it out Here!!