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New Rowan district exec says values, memories from Boy Scouts guided his career
At 32, John Barden isn't technically a Boy Scout, but he still wears the uniform.
He's the new district executive for Rowan, the liaison between the county's Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout packs and the seven-county Central N.C. Council.
In his new office off West Council Street, on the grounds of St. John's Lutheran Church, Barden is surrounded by memories of Scouting.
"One thing that drew me to the position, the idea of working in Scouting professionally, is the impact that Scouting has on our communities," Barden said.
Scouting's values include personal responsibility, "a reverence to God in whatever form that one chooses (and) a maturity and respect toward other people," Barden said.
"And also, promoting a sense of duty to ones community and nation," he added.
Along with those values are the memories Barden has of his years in Scouting.
Some of them are tangible ... news clippings, patches and photos.
Some of them have stories behind them ... such as the teddy bear.
Barden holds up the small stuffed black bear, around whose neck is a plastic tag that reads "RADAR."
During Barden's first summer camp, he explains, he was clerk and bugler for then-camp director Jack Kepley.
That job reminded some of the folks of Radar O'Reilly, the company clerk and bugler on the TV show M*A*S*H ... a boyish Army corporal who, from time to time, carried a teddy bear.
They gave Barden the bear as a gift.
When his previous career ended, Barden said, an opportunity to work in Scouting presented itself.
He credits Scouting not only with helping him find a new direction, but with providing stability to thousands of other young people.
"I believe that, without Scouting, a lot of what we'd call at-risk youth would fall into activities that would harm themselves and others, or not benefit society at large," Barden said.
Like father, like son
Boy Scouting provides father figures and role models, Barden said.
Barden's own father, Fred, was a coach and a Boy Scout leader in Troy.
"As a youth, trying to find something that I enjoyed, (Scouting) was something that my father and I could do together," Barden said.
After working his way through Cub Scouts, John Barden joined Boy Scout Troop 81 in his hometown of Troy.
A couple of years later, Fred Barden took over leadership of that troop.
Reached by phone at the family's home in Troy, Fred said his son's new position "feels very natural, actually."
"My brother was an Eagle Scout, I'm an Eagle Scout and, of course, John is," he said.
John made Eagle in 1996 – "a day before my 16th birthday," he said – and went on to become a junior assistant Scoutmaster.
When his career as a Boy Scout ended at age 18, he became an assistant Scoutmaster.
Even after John went to Wake Forest University, he said he continued to volunteer with Scouting as he was able.
Kepley, in a phone interview, praised both Bardens for their leadership and their determination.
"John will make a good district executive," said Kepley, "because he lives the Scout Law."
Fred Barden said that John's work with Kepley, too, had helped him be a better Scout leader.
The dual experience of having been a Boy Scout and helped lead a troop, he said, have equipped him for this new role he's taken on.
As for John, he credits Scouting with having built a closer bond to his father that allowed him to learn those lessons.
As a Scout, the elder Barden had traveled to two Boy Scout Jamborees – Colorado Springs in 1960 and Valley Forge in 1964.
In 1997, the two traveled to Fort A.P. Hill, in Virginia, to attend that year's Jamboree.
"John was on the staff that year. It was nice to see him interact with the other boys," Fred said.
And John said it was great to be able to share quality time with his father.
"Just being there, going through the same things he would have gone through many years before, really brought us closer together as a family," John said.
Role of a leader
John said his leadership experience started while he was still a Scout.
"My Eagle project was to restore the ticket booth and sign at our football field at West Montgomery High School," he said.
He organized the donation of materials, supervised the renovation of the outbuilding itself, and restored the sign.
After earning a B.A. in Communication, he returned to the classroom to become a certified paralegal.
Throughout his education and working life, John said he's continued to be reminded of lessons he learned in Troop 81.
"One thing I learned ... was have some levity – to be serious when needed, but don't shy away from being lighthearted," John said.
Leading others, especially boys and teenagers, is "a delicate balancing act."
"You don't want to be a jerk, but you don't necessarily want to be buddy-buddy with them," he said.
Other qualities he said Scouting helps to teach are empathy – understanding for others – and kindness, "especially to the older generation."
Last but not least, he said, there's strength of character.
As a young Scout leader, John said, "I had a responsibility, even when I wasn't at a meeting, to be conscious of what I was doing."
"... When you're in a position where people expect certain things from you, you have to stick to those principles and live them in your daily life," he went on.
"Otherwise, people start to question whether you're sincere or not."
He said Scouting is still important because it's an organization that people know well, and which can continue to teach those important lessons and character traits.
John said that, in his new role as district executive, he'll be "a mini CEO."
"You're the behind-the-scenes guy," he said. "You're providing the administrative support for the volunteer leaders."
His main responsibilities include administrative functions and record-keeping, fundraising and public relations.
He'll also be a liaison between thousands of Scouts in about 81 Rowan County units – Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Venture and Varsity crews.
For all those units, Barden said, he will be the council liaison, the media and public relations representative, and the man working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly.
It's a job that he says Scouting prepared him to do.
Always a Scout
And, besides that Boy Scout motto, "Be Prepared," Barden quoted the saying, "Once a Scout, always a Scout."
That saying is proving true as he starts his new job, and makes ready to move from Troy to Rowan County in the near future.
After his previous job ended, Barden said, a chance meeting at a council gathering of Eagle Scout award recipients led to his learning about the district executive position.
Knowing how to communicate and network with others is another lesson Barden said he learned from Scouting.
"And another benefit of Scouting," he added, "is that connection you have with other Scouters which can be an important bond."
Communication, particularly the ability to tell Scouting's story, is a skill he said will help him in his new role.
He also hopes to be visible at local Scouting functions, as time allows – to continue to be a role model for young men.
"That's a very important duty that the leaders and the other volunteers have," Barden said. "... This is my chance to give back."
And, while he's doing so, to continue adding to a lifetime of memories shaped by Scouting.
Contact Hugh Fisher via the editor's desk at 704-797-4244.


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Sunday's Wine Cruise was a great success, and we want to thank everyone who signed up and came out! It was a perfectly splendid day for cruising about on the Lake! The weather was balmy, the breeze was light, and the crew was gracious. If you've never been on one of our wine cruises, you're really missing out; this event is one of the gems of the South, and a fantastically unique way to spend a pleasant Sunday afternoon. Let's get to some pictures, shall we?
Our first wine was a Charmeroy Brut Rose, which was bubbly and sweet and selected for its lovely pairing with our first course. In addition to a nice cheese and fruit platter (which included honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, cranberries, and cheddar, smoked gouda, and borsin cheese with garlic and herbs), our first course offered chipotle and chocolate ganache tartlets. The spicy richness of the ganache really brought out the sweetness of the wine, and many if our guests eagerly looked for seconds and thirds of the little tartlets.
Our second wine was a floral, oaky white wine: Arroyo Secco Chardonnay from Monteray. There are only 600 cases in the world of this creamy, buttery white with a citrus finish. Served with the Chardonnay, our guests enjoyed a tasty dish dreamed up by Chef Kevin Allen which consisted of a seared sea scallop, served chilled with Meyer lemon foam and garnished with a crispy fried mint leaf. The mint leaves had to be carefully placed on each pillow of lemon foam or they would essentially disintegrate due to delicacy.
Next up was the Stolpman Golden Point, a dry white from California which was a big, toasty blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Roussanne with a brown spice finish. Our guests enjoyed a light, refreshing butternut squash and mango couscous with roasted poblano and a lime vinaigrette. During the whole tasting, Demetrius, the wine rep for Prime Line Spirits, came around to each table to discuss the wines being poured and to answer any questions.
For our fourth wine, we brought out the first red of the afternoon: a bold, jammy Crush Farms Zinfandel with a peppery finish. Our guests were wild about the walnut and maple sausage brioche "Monte Cristo" with a tomato maple jam! This sweet and spicy treat enhanced the spices and berries lingering in the Zinfandel, and brought them to the forefront of the palette.
Next we brought out a second Crush Farms red wine, this time a very smooth, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. With this kind of wine you want a rich, heavy meat, and our Chef delivered a beautiful tray of lamb lollipops with lavender and blood orange gastrique. The lamb was tender, its flavor enhanced and was enhanced by the Cab quite marvelously.
Finally, as the Island Princess headed home, we brought out one last wine, a Sofa King Bueno. This bold wine was a spicy, full-bodied, and exciting blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, petit Syrah, and Grenache. If you're wondering why the vintners decided to call their wine "Sofa King Bueno," just take a sip, and say it really fast. The Bueno was served with grilled shrimp skewers, seasoned with smoked ginger and coriander. The interesting combination of flavors brought out by the red reminded us slightly of Mediterranean or Indian cuisine, and certainly this dish was the talk of the ship until we docked again.
And what wine tasting cruise would be complete without a nice dessert to finish? Chef Kevin Allen personally brought around a charming tray of assorted tiny cheesecakes and macaroons, including various chocolates, vanilla, lemon, raspberry, mocha, and fan favorite pistachio. As usual, each of the wines was available for purchase after the cruise.
As guests disembarked, full of happy memories and chatting with new friends, we asked a few of them to tell us what they thought. Gordon said, "It's one of the best kept secrets. The ambience was exceptional." Marie added, "I think it was very nice, I'd definitely do it again and invite more friends."
Well, folks, we've got one wine cruise left unless we decide to extend the series, and that's on October 27th. You tell us in the comments below, would you like to see an extension of our popular wine cruise series into late fall and early winter?


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Eight young pianists from Tracy performed in a regional honors recital in March and will play at the annual Music Teachers Association convention in July at the Santa Clara Hyatt Regency.
The students are Nicole Wright, a senior at West High School; Jharen Rivera and Heather Norman, ninth-graders at Tracy High School; Nathan Concepcion, an eighth-grader at Monte Vista Middle School; Anna Fisher, a St Bernard's Catholic School seventh-grader; Edward Xie, a seventh-grader at Williams Middle School; Tristan Concepcion, a sixth-grader at Monte Vista; and Thalia Cruzat, a local home-schooler.
All eight are students of Donna Mizuno and Lauren Goodall.
They were selected based on their classical repertoire, technique and sight-reading.
Longtime volunteer celebrated for spirit
An active member of the Tracy community, Matthew Palomino, is among three people chosen to be honored during a May 18 dinner by the San Joaquin County Democratic Central Committee.
Palomino — a longtime basketball coach, Brighter Christmas committee member and Boys and Girls Clubs volunteer — will receive the Community Spirit Award for his nonpolitical work in the city.
The awards dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., preceded by a no-host cocktail hour, at Nena's Restaurant, 445 W. Weber Ave., in Stockton.
Tickets can be bought online for $35 or at the door for $40. Proceeds support the San Joaquin County Democratic Central Committee.
For information: Renee Elliott, 649-7051 or www.actblue.com/page/sjdcc2013dinner
Kimball senior receives art scholarship
Elizabeth Sailors, a senior at Kimball High School, has been awarded $1,000 by the Tracy Art League to continue her studies at San Francisco State University.
Sailors, who graduates in June, was the guest speaker at the Tracy Art League meeting Thursday, May 9, at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts.
The art league scholarship recognizes superior artistic ability and future potential.
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from The Great Debate:
Keep the charitable tax deduction
– Diana Furchtgott-Roth, former chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor, is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. —
The economy is in a painful slump. Growing numbers of people need help, charities are facing a decline in donations and states are cutting back on services. The April employment report from the Labor Department will show a further increase in the number of unemployed.
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Mr. Obama proposed to use the revenue gained to fund universal health care. He would make the 28 percent cap on the tax saving for contributions take effect in 2011, when he contemplates letting the Bush 2001 tax cuts for upper-income people expire.
The combination of higher rates and a 28 percent cap on the value of deductions for charitable contributions (and mortgage interest) would diminish donations to charities ranging from local churches to national opera companies. Cutbacks on charitable giving would be more pronounced among the well-to-do, not only because they have more to give, but because their tax rates would rise at the same time as their deductions would be limited.
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Name: Angela Ellsworth and Tania Katan
Location: Arcadia; Phoenix, Arizona
Size: 1,000 square feet
Years lived in: 15 years; Owned
Angela Ellsworth is a multidisciplinary artist and teacher. Tania Katan is an author, playwright, and performer. The list of their successes is fantastically impressive, intimidating even, but that's just broad strokes. Like the work they produce, they're honest, inspirational, and offbeat, and their home reflects the warmth and charm of their personalities with art both amusing and engaging.
Their condo, designed by Al Beadle and built in 1963, is a lovely example of modernist architecture. In Phoenix, his condos and homes are lovingly called 'Beadle Boxes.' "I bought this place in 1997," Angela says. "I had recently moved here and I didn't know who Al Beadle was, but I would drive by these and I always loved the way they looked. I was working part time and couldn't afford one, but I just kept thinking about the box, the simplicity of the spaces and how it seemed like I could personally fix it up." She eventually saved enough money to purchase one, and the first thing to go was the carpet. "A lot of them had gross linoleum floors, this had blue shag carpet. I stripped all that out. You even see some units with the kitchen closed off. For me, mine was already open. The histories of these places — it's always cool to see the decisions other people made before you came along." Throughout their renovations Angela and Tania have tried to maintained the integrity of the original design, while making the space work for a contemporary lifestyle.
They recruited friends and local talent to construct the floor-to-ceiling shelves in the living room, and the cabinet and drawers for the microwave in the kitchen. The fold down table serves many purposes. "There's not a lot of storage in these places, and so I was thinking, 'How can some of that be covered up, so it's sort of an extension of things from the kitchen?' And you notice we don't have a dining room table. I talked to a local designer and we came up with something kind of like a Murphy Bed. It's made out of a door and piano hinges." The kitchen is entirely original, but the bathrooms needed a little work. "The sink upstairs, we raised the vanity. It was like an amusement park, living here. You had to be 5'4" and under."
More than anything, the art defines the space. Much of the art on display was either purchased from Angela's students or gifted to her from friends and colleagues. Conversation pieces are everywhere, and Angela and Tania take immense pleasure in relating the anecdotes. The art they've collected and the stories they hold denote not just an appreciation for art, but also a deep respect for the process of creation. They've surrounded themselves by memories humorous and touching that, coupled with two inspiring and inspired women, give soul to their home.
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Our Style: Organized hoarding.
Inspiration: Artists, writers, friends, wishbones, and the color turquoise.
Favorite Element: The windows in the living room, creating a sense of the elements entering our home.
Biggest Challenge: Lack of storage, and thin walls (don't tell our neighbors).
What Friends Say: So, you invited us for dinner, but you don't have a dining room or table; where do we eat?
Biggest Embarrassment: Red duct tape on the front window.
Proudest DIY: Angela: ripping up and dragging out rolls of baby blue shag carpet riddled with cat urine, and attempting to stain the concrete floor on my own. Tania: learning to make an espresso with the macchinetta del caffè all by myself!
Biggest Indulgence: Well, we've been lucky in that almost all the art, furniture and plants in and around our home have either been made, gifted, traded, or loaned. So, honestly, our biggest indulgences are buying books, red wine and traveling.
Best Advice: Angela: Date several butch girls who help make your home sturdy and beautiful. Then you can marry the butch girl who only knows how to make coffee for herself, because all the hard work is done (and she's cute and makes you laugh).
Tania: Learn how to make espresso for two.
Resources of Note:
- • Diane Bonder
• Kyle Bradfield
• Jim Brittingham
• Pablo Cristi
• Nick Deford
• Jessica Dolence
• Angela Ellsworth
• Claire Gavronsky
• Ambur Gore
• Melora Kuhn
• Elena Lourenco
• Ryan McNamara
• Sherrie Medina
• Hifumi Ogawa
• Christopher Schulz
• Nick Shindell
• Tina Takemoto
• Two Little Wishbones
• Brittani Matthews-Spiderman
• James White
Thanks, Angela & Tania!
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48 Comments
Those are some quirky accessories. The tea set in the bathroom is a little much for me, but I love the little courtyard!
different and original.
Only thing I would change is the position of the couch.
the pictures scream witty people live here, but LOL at "get a butch girlfriend" and "organized hoarders"
Please, the source of the patio table??....loved your place-inspiring!
Utterly refreshing! Especially like the staircase . . . perfection.
Quirky was the first word that came to mind for me, too.
I love the green lamp, and the pop of teal in the kitchen.
And I like the sofa position- functional and unique.
Wow, that's great!
Really great. As a fellow AZ resident I can tell you these places are AWESOME and in most cases in really cool neighborhoods too! Can you guys tell me what stain you used on the concrete? I'd like to do mine and NOT have that tired, red/amber color that I always see.
Thanks Homeys!!
I just LOVE everything about this space and want to move in with you. So different from what we are used to seeing on the internet, congratulations you have a wonderful home.I would really like to know about the round belt thing. Did you make/buy and will you give it to me ?
That is a scarey beaver! :)
My cats would love the outdoor space.
Cute place!
Love the floors the patio the art.. feels kinda like a rietveld in AZ kinda crazy
A house and its decoration says so much about the inhabitants. Sometimes intentional... many times not...
So so lovely. but imagine dusting all of those white shelves. And I may have missed it but... where is the tv?!
What a beautifully curated home!
LOVE the advice to date a lot of butch girlfriends. Every time I'm faced with a task that might break a nail, I usually put out a call for a butch with a hammer!
Very helpful, those butches with hammers. And almost the last gentlemen left on the planet.
...grinning now....not allowed smiley faces apparently....
Where did you buy the wedge shoes?
I am assuming the couch is in that position so they can access their fold down dining table. That rolling beaver is going to give me nightmares! I love the calm, clean look of this space and use of color. I also like the appliances.
OFFICIALLY my favorite tour to date! LOVE the white with splashes of turquoise. And the little courtyard/patio- perfection. Want. To. Live. Here.
All that gorgeous light,and those floors! I long for white walls and big windows,but here in N.fla youd have a $600 light bill every summer or youd broil.This is my dream home,so crisp,so uncluttered.
Phoenix, represent! I know and love that building. I had no idea such a creative art collection resided inside. Al Beadle was a genius and Arcadia is, to my mind, Phoenix's best neighborhood.
For those of you who didn't know, metro Phoenix has the most extant MCM architecture of any city in the U.S. It also has an amazingly active community of MCM enthusiasts who work hard to restore these homes and commercial buildings to an appropriate appearance while updating them for contemporary use. The homes are great, the annual house tours are inspirational, and its all documented by Alison King on her website http://www.modernphoenix.net/
love it. although the (toy?art?) piece with the face will haunt my dreams........
The rolling beaver; certainly could be a club name. The concrete floors ARE beautiful and best use of all/mostly white without looking to sterile and sparse.
No one has commented on the legs. Those things would give me nightmares.
Oh, the muddy feet? Perfect! Would be great hidden in a garden.
There are many things that I liked about this home, particularly the drop-down table, the shelving, the patio table, the art. However, I personally could never live with that much white. I also agree with gwalters415. I would turn the black couch around.
I love the feet!!
Umm, what was the artist going for with Nelson Mandela's face on the Beaver toy? I'm serious. If the owners know, please clue me in. Thanks
one of my favorite tours. Very refreshing (not smarmy hipsters for a change). I love the floors and the couch.
Wow, we Arizonans so rarely appear--excellent job, ladies!
Great space. Who makes the leather sofa is it a click clack
When I lived in Phoenix 30 years ago, I used to drive around the Arcadia and dream about moving out of my crappy John F. Long, block walled, pseudo-spanish, shag carpeted nightmare across town. There were actual trees in Arcadia, and the homes had been designed with intention and built with skill. I was ecstatic when I had the opportunity to move back east, and never look back, but this has been a great revisit and peek inside my one-time dream house. Thanks!
Could you kindly provide source for the sisal (?) carpet in the bedroom and hallway?
I think it's a wonderful apartment--the bones are great, and I like the decoration as well.
My only disappointment is after being told about the noted architecture that we aren't shown an exterior shot. Off to do an image search...
So pretty, and just my style. Try as I may, I can never get my books to match a room.
Loved this! very refreshing and the uncrate floors make me jealous. Agree with previous poster that sofa placement but it all depends on how you actually live in the space. And yes, the beaver is bizarre but there has to be a story behind it!
sorry-* concrete* floors. Auto correct is so weird sometimes.
The dining table is genius!
The stain looks like something similar to "charcoal". I live in AZ and am looking at exposing my concrete floors, and that red/amber color you always see is the standard, un-stained color of the original concrete. If your house was built pre-60's, you probably have the same color for your concrete, but it depends on the neighborhood. You can stain it darker, like this charcoal, but if you want to go lighter, you have to jack-hammer through the first layer of your foundation and re-lay that layer of the foundation in a lighter color, which I've been told is PRICEY. Which is probably why there is so much red/amber concrete in the valley. :-)
lovin' this place. so great in every way!!
Your floors are gorgeous. Would've never guessed they were concrete!
I think your place is perfect and it's ladies like you that make me LOVE phoenix.
i love this...beautiful.
These are such inspiring rooms!
Does anyone know what it is the lady on the couch is sitting on - looks like some sort of awesome ergonomic thing for sitting and working, complete with footrest? I think I must have that...
How can i get my hands on the picture of the man in the corset? Please, thank you.
Love your place!
I'm hoping you could tell me a bit about how the process was refinishing your concrete floors? We had a leak in our kitchen and have decided to leave the exposed concrete rather than putting down new laminite which was there before. Right now it is just unpolished, "raw" concrete with some stains. Thanks!
Hmmmm...we pulled up all the carpet and all the untouched, unfinished concrete is a light gray. Does this mean we can safely add this charcoal color?
Love all the vintage Dansk pieces!
Love all the vintage Dansk pieces!
The curlers with hair on them is a gross piece of art.


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That chilly New York weather doesn't stand a chance against your team spirit. You could cuddle up in front of the fire and watch the game from the comfort of home, but what fun is that? Join the rest of the New York nation in cheering on the Giants with the Franchise twill jacket. This midweight jacket features the team name, location name and Giants logo in tackle twill on the front with a printed gridiron graphic, plus team-colored panels and graphics on the sleeves. The back has screen printed field graphics with a New York-inspired football sandwiched between the embroidered location and team name. With team colors and graphics visible from every angle, this jacket will showcase that strong New York pride as you join in with the rest of the stadium in an ear-splitting chant!
- 100% Cotton shell
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- Contrast color accents
- Full button midweight jacket
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- Officially licensed NFL product
- Quality embroidery
- Rib-knit collar, cuffs & waist
- Screen print graphics
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Paso Doble Low Chair and Ottoman
The light, versatile Paso Doble Low Chair and Ottoman has it all, and works well in just about any space, both indoors and outdoors. Fluid and elegant like the dance it's named for, the Paso Doble Low Chair is also stackable, comfortable, and available with or without arms. You can have the chair with a handsome high back and with an ottoman. All options are available in a variety of seat materials, with black, white, or polished aluminum frames for use indoors, and with black or white frames for use outdoors.


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All of what is known today as Atlantic County was once called Egg Harbor Township, the eastern half of the original County of Gloucester. Named as an official district as early as 1693, it was bounded on the north by the Little Egg Harbor River (now known as the Mullica River), and on the south by the Great Egg Harbor River and its southern branch the Tuckahoe River. Its eastern boundary was the Atlantic Ocean, but the western boundary in the South Jersey interior was not fixed until 1761.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 671 square miles (1,739 km²), of which, 561 square miles (1,453 km²) of it is land and 110 square miles (286 km²) of it (16.44%) is water.
Topographically, much of Atlantic County is low-lying and flat. The highest elevation, approximately 150 feet (50 m) above sea level, is found at two areas next to the NJ Transit passenger rail line just east of Hammonton. Sea level is the lowest point.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 620 square miles (1,607 km²). 255 square miles (661 km²) of it is land and 365 square miles (946 km²) of it (58.86%) is water.
Most of the county is flat and coastal. Sea level is the lowest point; the highest elevation is found at three areas in Belleplain State Forest in the county's northern corner which are approximately 60 feet (18.2 m) above sea level.
Gloucester County New Jersey is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the United States 2010 Census, the population was 288,288.[2] Its county seat is Woodbury.[3][1]
This county is part of the Delaware Valley area. It is located south of Philadelphia and northwest of Atlantic City.
According to the 2010 Census, the county had a total area of 337.18 square miles (873.3 km2), of which 322.00 square miles (834.0 km2) (or 95.50%) is land and 15.17 square miles (39.3 km2) (or 4.50%) is water.[4]
Gloucester County is largely composed of low-lying rivers and coastal plains. The highest elevation in the county is a slight rise along County Route 654 southeast of Cross Keys that reaches approximately 180 feet (55 m) above sea level; the lowest point is sea level at the Delaware River.
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 288,288 people, 104,271 households, and 75,805 families residing in the county. The population density was 895.3 inhabitants per square mile (345.7 /km2). There were 109,796 housing units at an average density of 341 per square mile (132 /km2). The racial makeup of the county was 83.56% (240,890) White, 10.06% (29,006) Black or African American, 0.17% (501) Native American, 2.64% (7,609) Asian, 0.03% (95) Pacific Islander, 1.41% (4,055) from other races, and 2.13% (6,132) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.76% (13,712) of the population.[2]
There were 104,271 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 22% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.2.[2]
In the county the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
Gloucester County is home to the first county based EMS agency in New Jersey providing services to the municipalities of Logan, Woolwich, Swedesboro, East Greenwich, Gibbstown, Paulsboro, West Deptford, National Park, Mantua, Pitman, Glassboro, Clayton, Woodbury, South Harrison and Wenonah. GCEMS was started in September 2007; its goal is to provide emergency medical services to the residents of the county within 8:59 seconds from the time of dispatch 90% of the time (considered to be the gold standard in EMS). Currently GCEMS has 10 ambulances in service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 2 "power shift" ambulances on duty from the hours of 8AM to 9PM 7 days a week. The department operates out of 11 stations spread strategically throughout the county. The Gloucester County EMS administrative offices are located at the county's Emergency Response Center at 1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, New Jersey 08312.[28] It is the winner of the 2010 Outstanding Public EMS Agency by the State of New Jersey.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 665 square miles (1,723 km²), of which, 472 square miles (1,222 km²) of it is land and 193 square miles (500 km²) of it (29.04%) is water.
Much of Monmouth County remains flat and low-lying even far inland. However, there are some low hills in and around Holmdel Township, and one of them, Crawford Hill, the former site of a radar facility, is the county's highest point at at least 380 feet (116 m) above sea level. The top portion of the hill is owned by Alcatel-Lucent and houses a research laboratory of Bell Laboratories.
The northeastern portion of the county, in the Locust neighborhood of Middletown Township and the boroughs of Highlands and Atlantic Highlands, are also very hilly. The lowest point is sea level.
Along with adjacent Ocean County, Monmouth County is a mecca of boating and fishing. Its waterways include several rivers and bays that flow into New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Manasquan Inlet is located in the county, which connects the Atlantic Ocean with the estuary of the Manasquan River, a bay-like body of saltwater that serves as the starting point of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Ocean County is located 50 miles east of Philadelphia, PA, 70 miles south of New York, NY and 25 miles north of Atlantic City, NJ.
Ocean County is home to many tourist attractions including Island Beach State Park, Long Beach Island, Six Flags Great Adventure, home of the world's tallest, fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka. Ocean County is also a gateway to New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
The state's largest suburban school district, Toms River Regional Schools, is located in the county.
It is also home to Mantoloking (population 423), the wealthiest community in the state of New Jersey.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,372 km² (916 sq mi). 1,648 km² (636 sq mi) of it is land and 724 km² (280 sq mi) of it (30.53%) is water. It is the second largest county by area in New Jersey.
Much of the county is flat and coastal, and boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the nation. The highest point is one of three unnamed hills (one in Jackson Township, the other two in Plumsted Township) that reach at least 230 feet (70 m) in elevation. The lowest elevation in the county is sea level.
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