An interview with Zoo Mama/Lori Space Day/Tiger Lily/Beemerville,N.J-5-23-2013
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An interview with Lori Space Day, zoologist at Space Farms and tenderly known as Zoo Mama on her mission with the animals. In Day's words, Sharing her knowledge and animals with the public can help get people interested in protecting and preserving our natural wildlife.
For now, Day will be joined at the hip with new addition Tiger Lily, which started a week ago. There is a nursery at Days home as well as at work at Space Farms Zoo and Museum in Beemerville, N.J. It is complete with a crib, a germ free enclosure, stuffed animals to simulate siblings and a heated mattress pad for warmth. Lily gets fed 5 tablespoons of milk every two hours for now. Her eyes still closed and motor skills at a minimum she needs constant care. Day explained this is the start of her early training to get accustomed to human touch, smell and coming when she is called. This makes it easier for veterinarian visits. Although when small they are cute and friendly one should never mistake that they are always a wild animal and not to be considered tame.
Lily is a Bengal Tiger, one of the most common types. There are 7,500 in captivity which is said to be more than there are left in the wild.
The proud parents are 14 year old Tara (the mom) and 2 year old Blaze (the dad). It has been 10 years since the last set of cubs at the zoo.
Lily was born weighing 2 3/4 pounds. With paws the size of a quarter, by adulthood they will be the size of a dinner plate. The dew claws are extended and hook shaped to aid in catching prey. The cubs weight will double each week and at six months will be the size of a German shepherd. The umbilical chord fell off in 5 days and the eyes will be open soon along with teeth starting to poke through by three weeks old. The cubs are much like human babies when getting in their teeth as far as being irritable and running a low fever.
Day invented the cut and mark nipple special for feeding the cubs which caused an interest around the world whe it went viral. This special slit process allows one to regulate the flow of the milk from the bottle depending on the direction of the slit in the nipple. Day stated that in the wild 80 percent of the cubs are dead before their second birthday due to predators, diseases and people. This being known, she is very excited about already raising 13 tigers over the years. At adulthood the Bengal Tiger will weigh approximately six hundred pounds but for now Lily weighs in at 4 pounds 4 ounces at one week old, already close to doubling her weight. She will continue to receive hands on attention for about a year when she can be placed back in with her parents again.
You can visit Lily thru the nursery window at Space Farms and while you are there stop in at Extreme Pizza for lunch. It is the new eatery on the premises.
5/23/2013
Album ID: 1659015
Photos by Gale Miko
Vernon Senior of the Year Ceremony - Vernon, N.J. - 5/16/2013
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Vernon Senior of the Year Ceremony - Vernon, N.J. - 5/16/2013
Outstanding Senior of the Year Eleanor Cacchio.
Firefighters Rib Eating Contest - Sussex, N.J. - 5/18/2013
For the love of ribs… For the third year in a row Hunter Space, 18, of the Beemerville Fire Department won the Sussex Franklin Auto Mall’s Rib Eating Contest on Saturday. Space won $500 that will go towards the needs of his department. According to his dad Assemblyman Parker Space, the lad practices at home every night.Additional competing fire departments won $100 for their respective departments. The ribs were supplied by renowned rib master Eric Figueroa from the Double S Diner. The event is a prelude to the annual Rocks, Ribs, and Ridges music and ribs festival to be held at the Hidden Valley Club in Vernon on June 8 and 9. This year’s headliner is the legendary Charlie Daniels.
5/20/2013
Album ID: 1656877
Photos by Chris Wyman
History Buffs visit Lounsberry Hollow Middle School - Vernon, N.J. - 5/17/2013
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History Buffs visit Lounsberry Hollow Middle School - Vernon, N.J. - 5/17/2013
Buffalo Man Frank Diraimondo of Oakland teaches children at Lounsberry Hollow Middle School about the fine art of building a Native American teepee. At the request of school secretary Barbara Rodriguez, The Advertiser-News paid a visit to the school last Friday to see first-hand how the students become mesmerized by the lessons taught by about two dozen members of the Garden State Black Powder Association as they reenact the early days of the United States and the American Colonies of long ago. This was the sixth time that the group can to share their knowledge at the school. The event was coordinated once again by GSBPA member Henry DiGuilio of Highland Lakes.
5/20/2013
Album ID: 1656941
Photos by Chris Wyman
Mountain Creek Spring Classic - Vernon, N.J. - 5/19/2013
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Mountain Creek Spring Classic - Vernon, N.J. - 5/19/2013
Local Pro Racer George Ryan of Vernon is shown airborne during Sunday’s professional racing circuit held at Mountain Creek. Ryan placed 7th in a field of the 55 racers in the men’s professional division. Last weekend the Mountain Creek Spring Classic brought in racers from as far away as New Zealand with hundreds of racers in the various competitions.
5/20/2013
Album ID: 1657038
Photos by Chris Wyman
Vernon Township High School Culinary Throwdown - Vernon, N.J. - 5/15/2013
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Vernon Township High School Culinary Throwdown - Vernon, N.J. - 5/15/2013
Winning team leader Chef Christian Cortes, an employee at Sodexo’s Hillsboro School District facilities brought together winning Vernon Township High School students Cassidy Braico, Jenn Redfern, Jess Rueger, and Ashley Weigel. Their winning menu consisted of Cheesy Cajun turkey potato balls, Stuffed Toquitos rolls made with freshly made sofrito sauce and a blend of fresh veggies and turkey. The meal was topped off with stuffed strawberries for dessert. According to VTHS Chef and Manager Carla Brandt, they received a plaque and the title of “Master of the Culinary Throwdown.”
5/20/2013
Album ID: 1656833
Photos by Chris Wyman
Wisteria/Grey Towers/Milford,Pa.-5/19/2013
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The wisteria are in bloom at Grey Towers in Milford,Pa.
5/19/2013
Album ID: 1656579
Photos by Gale Miko
Lusscroft Farm Medicine Wheel/5th anniversary/Wantage,NJ-5/18/2013
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Lusscroft Farm in Wantage held their 5th anniversary celebration of the Medicine wheel.There were vendors of hand made products, food, demonstrations, lectures, open mic, organic plant sales, wood carving and more. A slight rain towards late afternoon did not stop the bands from playing. The events at Lusscroft are to raise money for needed repairs. To donate contact the heritage and agriculture association at lusscroftfarm.com.
5/18/2013
Album ID: 1656383
Photos by Gale Miko
Fatima Statue Visits Vernon – Highland Lakes/Vernon, N.J. - 5/13/2013
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Fatima Statue Visits Vernon – Highland Lakes/Vernon, N.J. - 5/13/2013
5/14/2013
Album ID: 1653913
Photos by Chris Wyman
High Tea/Elias VonBunSchooten Mueum/Wantage,NJ-5/12/2013
