A big congrats to my Flickr friend BACKYard Woods Explorer who is celebrating 10 Years On The Internet. Yep, ten years of Hammonton trash-strewn lots, trees with faces, lonely lawn chairs and abandoned landmarks. I’ve learned more about my adopted hometown from his photo stream than from any official history or chamber of commerce brochure.
Traced leaf:
6yo Theo made these in his clay class at the Hammonton Arts Center.
Theo’s imaginary world from his class at the Hammonton Arts Center
Just try to get a pose:
I asked the boys to hold hands and smile for the camera. This is the best I got!
Hammonton Creek & Lake:
This is from the Egg Harbor Road bridge over the creek just south of where it opens out into the lake.
Francis & Martin look around the festival:
At Hammonton’s Mt Carmel Festival. More Festival pics at St Mary’s Flickr.
The obituary for our awesome neighbor Angie. A real saint, she’ll be missed. I can still hear her say “ah, but what are you gonna do?” response to all of life’s troubles.
DOMENICO, ANGELINA “ANGIE” (NEE MAZZA) 84 - of Hammonton, passed away Friday peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hammonton she was a lifelong resident there. Mrs. Domenico was a retired machine operator for Aggressive Coat Co. of Hammonton. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, and St. Rita’s Society of Hammonton. Angie was a loving caring, person that dedicated her life to her family and friends, who meant everything to her. She was a good cook who enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and never showed up anywhere “empty handed.” She was predeceased by her husband: Joseph A. Domenico. Angie is survived by her five children: Joseph C. Domenico, Rita Domenico, Michael Domenico, John Domenico and daughter in law: Barbara Restuccio all of Hammonton; Marie Sirolli and her husband Nick of Winslow; three brothers: Jack Mazza (Helen); Vince Mazza (Kathy) and Mike Mazza all of Hammonton; four grandsons: John Domenico (Teresa); Michael Domenico(Shannon); Vincent Domenico (Kristen) and Joseph. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00am in St. Joseph’s RC Church, N. Third St., Hammonton. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. A viewing will be held Monday evening 7:00pm - 9:00pm and again on Tuesday morning 9:00am at the Carnesale Funeral Home, 202 S. Third St., Hammonton. (www.carnesalefuneralhome.com) Published in The Press of Atlantic City on June 12, 2010
More typical:
Theo really doesn’t run the bases so much as shuffle with the intent of kicking up as much dirt as possible. April 30, 2010
Slugger!:
Looks great until you notice that the ball’s only landing five feet in front of him. May 8, 2010
It is still too early to harvest berries, but DiMeo Blueberry Farms has been selling grow-your-own blueberry, raspberry, aronia black chokeberry and teaberry plants. Owner Anthony DiMeo III said the fourth-generation Hammonton farm opened for the season in April, and he has seen a lot of traffic from people who are interested in these high antioxidant fruits, as well as purchasing honey and antique fruit and vegetable crates. “It’s been very busy. People are buying locally, which is great,” DiMeo said. “It’s a good thing for everyone in the community to keep the spending locally.”
Christmas Trees! Julie took Theo and Francis out to tag Christmas trees today.
Chilly day at the Christmas Tree farm
Kitties and poinsettias at the Christmas Tree farm.
Given my monkey boys, I’m okay w/plans to replace E.R. 10 mins away w/one 2 mins away :) AtlantiCare unveils plans for facility in Hammonton
Julie & Theo ride the merry-go-round. From the Hammonton FACES group’s trip to Sesame Place, more pictures here.
