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t's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, if you're a South Jersey snow lover that is. The weeks leading up to Christmas has those that are fond of the flakes dreaming of a White Christmas, as they hope to be singing Let it Snow before or on the big day itself. Of course, having at least one inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning, the definition of a white Christmas, has proven a difficult task in South Jersey. And history teaches us there's a better chance of us singing Mele Kalikimaka on a green and bright December 25th, especially lately. Over the last 15 years, we've had 5 Christmas days with highs in the 50s, 2 with highs in the 60s (2008 and 2014), and one Hawaiin Christmas Day with highs above 70 degrees (2015). During that same stretch, we've had just one white Christmas, back in 2009 thanks to the leftovers of a blizzard a week before Christmas Day. There was still five inches of snow on the ground Christ-
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mas morning, in case you wanted to build Frosty the Snowman from some of that rare Christmas snow. Over the last 75 years, there is historically about a 7 percent chance of walking in a Winter Wonderland on Christmas morning. But it won't be much of a wonderland, as there have been only a few Christmas days with snow deep enough for a Sleigh Ride. Christmas 1966 had the deepest snow cover in South Jersey, with 6-8" of snow on the ground that year when Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer swooped in for a visit. The most snow that ever actually fell on Christmas day itself was a mere 0.8" of snow on December 25th in 1962. Christmas morning in 1983 had most of us singing Baby It's Cold Outside, the coldest Christmas morning on record with rare below zero cold. We saw a record low of -2 degrees at the Atlantic City International Airport(ACY), making for a frigid and Silent Night. The high temperature that day was a bone chilling 10 degrees. But everyone knew that Someday at Christmas it would warm up again. We just didn't know it would be just one year later, as the very next Christmas delivered quite a contrast, as highs soared to 70 degrees.
So when Santa Claus is Coming to Town next week, what he should expect in South Jersey? Well on an average December 25th, the high is around 44 degrees, with an overnight low of 26 degrees. Now as a snow lover, I hope Santa reads my Grown Up Christmas List and changes the course of our midweek Nor'easter (currently forecast to be more rain, wind, and tidal flooding than snow for us as I write this December 13th with very heavy snow along and northwest of the Interstate 95 corridor). But presuming that doesn't happen and following our big coastal storm this week and some cold air that likely follows, there appears to be a brief window for some milder weather as we Step Into Christmas this year. But it's too early to say if this Christmas will be warmer than Last Christmas, when highs climbed into the mid 50s under partly sunny skies. Back to those South Jersey snow lovers putting faith in those flakes and hoping for a Marshmallow World next Friday, early indications are that you'll be getting Nuttin' For Christmas. But again, Dominick The Italian Christmas Donkey could work some magic and change the course of our midweek winter storm. You'll know by the time you're reading this.
Some like the warm and bright weather for the holidays, while others like it cold and white. But very few of us have a Holly Jolly Christmas when it's a soaking rain throughout the day. We had back to back soakers in 2005 and 2006, with over an in inch of rain gifted to us on Christmas Day both years, leading to a Blue Christmas for many of us, at least weather-wise. But whatever Mother Nature and Santa team up to bring for our holidays this year, here's forecasting you, your families, and your friends all a Wonderful Christmastime. And maybe the prospects for cold and snow will again increase when it's time to sing Auld Lang Syne and wrap up 2020. Meteorologist Dan Skeldon has a degree in meteorology from Cornell University. He has forecasted the weather in South Jersey for the last 18 years, first on the former television station NBC40 and then on Longport Media radio. Dan has earned the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval for Broadcast Meteorologists, and now does television broadcasts on WFMZTV in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.
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Oh, what a year: Looking back and looking forward
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o you remember how you felt last year at this time? Maybe you felt the excitement as we looked towards a new decade. Maybe the small details of the holidays meant so much to you. What should I buy my brother for Christmas? Should I go to this party or that one? Do we have a sitter? The lightness and frivolousness of it is what strikes me the most. It was as if we did not have a care in the world. Little did we know our world was about to be turned upside down. "COVID-19” is the word that defined the entire year. It changed everything: the way we worked, learned, shopped, celebrated, and even grieved. From working at home, virtual learning, Zoom meetings, mask wearing, virtual happy hour, virtual tours, as well as live-streamed
weddings, graduations and religious ceremonies, nothing was untouched by it. And as this turbulent year draws to the close, most of us have faced a loss. A lost job, lost wages, or worse: the loss of a loved one. If anything, this year has taught me about the fragility of life. Anything and everything can change in a heartbeat. It taught me to live in the “now” and treasure the people by my side. And despite all the social distancing, I have never felt closer to my loved ones and grateful for all we have. 2021 is a new start. Every day we wake is another chance to connect, learn, strive and achieve and most importantly, love one another. We never know what tomorrow may bring. As we slowly make our way out of this pandemic, let us try to be a little gentler with one another, kinder with our words and actions. Together we will persevere. We want to thank the community and our sponsors for continuing to believe in this community newsmagazine. Shore Local is going strong because of your continued support. We also want to thank our team at Shore Local, including our talented writers,
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fter the slightly dismal year this has been, celebrating holidays is more important now than ever. As human beings, we can’t just live in a carousel of misery, astonishment, and despair. So even though this New Years’ Eve will look and feel significantly different, that doesn’t mean we can’t make the most of it. There are plenty of ways to ring in the New Year 2020 style. You just have to get a little creative. Like everything else this year, New Year’s Eve will look and feel like no other that came before it. There will still be the traditional ball drop, sans the million people crammed into Times Square, and we will watch it like we’ve done everything else this year: in front of our screens. This year it’s up to each of us to make our own safe fun. Here are some ideas to help you make the last day of ‘the year that wasn’t' a memorable one. Get Dressed Up It may sound silly at first, even if it’s just you and your parents, you and your significant other, or you and your
cat or dog, or only you. Get dressed up. It certainly will make the night festive right off the bat, and (when you don’t have to do it continually) getting dressed up can be fun. Put on a nice suit or dress, get a new haircut a couple of days before, play with your makeup, do your hair. You’d be shocked at how your mood, attitude, and general outlook can change just by getting a little dolled up. You could even have a “black tie” zoom party with your friends. Just be prepared for when someone gets up to refill their drink. You may realize that it’s a party on the top and a birthday suit on the bottom, just an advanced warning! Make a 2020 scrapbook There’s no denying it: 2020 was a memorable year, even if we’d like to forget it entirely. It may seem crazy now to commemorate the past 12 months, but in a couple of years, or even a couple of decades, it will be fascinating to look back on this unusual time. Add a list of the shows you watched, the games you played, the events you missed, and the different zoom gatherings that took place. I would add the ever-evolving scorecard showing who won the most games of Uno, Jenga, and monopoly (we’re quite the competitive household).
It’s a great way to spend the night, get creative and look back on all the memories you made. If for nothing else, later in life, it may be a helpful tool in practicing gratitude. In the future, when you are going through something that feels like it will never end, opening up your 2020 scrapbook may help more than you could begin to realize right now. Make a Brunch Brunch, it’s the best and most decadent meal there is. No other meal has options like ricotta pancakes, stuffed French toast, or orange cheesecake breakfast rolls, and let’s face it; you really can’t get more indulgent than that. Make brunch for dinner if you want. It’s 2020; the rules are out the window. Don’t forget the mimosas and bloody Mary’s (is it even brunch without them?), which leads to my next, and perhaps favorite unconventional New Years’ plan. Sleep Sleeping through midnight isn’t just for exhausted parents anymore. Permit yourself to rest. Sleep in, take a nap, wake up, move to the couch, and take another nap! There’s nothing to do and nowhere to go. And if you think about how often you say “I’m so tired” in a year, guess what? Now you can do something about it! Note
that sleep will be incredibly satisfying if you decide to indulge in the brunch extravaganza mentioned above. Start the new year with a good deed. Clean out your closet, attic, basement, whatever you’ve kept saying you need to cleanout. Cleaning may seem like an odd way to celebrate the end of 2020, and it is. (But don’t forget, no one says you can’t clean and have a cocktail or seven at the same time). This one is more of a short term delayed gratification activity. Think of it this way, what better way to start a new year than with a clean, clutter-free space. But perhaps even better than that, the first thing on your 2021 to-do list will be to drop off your gently used items to people who need them. It’s a win-win. Whatever you do, please be safe. Think of yourself, others, and accept your responsibility as a decent member of society. We all want 2021 to be better, but the only way that will happen is to work as the team that we need to be. And with that, I’d like to be one of the first to wish all of my readers a Happy New Year. Erica Hoffman was born in Atlantic City and is proud to be writing for Shore Local. She lives in South Jersey and enjoys finding and sharing the lighter side of life.
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stations before but never anything like this," expressed Panetta in reference to filming the show. "When you're watching TV, you don't think about the work that goes into it." This week we were able to watch the magic unfold as Storybook land competed against three other decked out Christmas displays across the country. Storybook Land faithfuls were able to see behind the scenes footage of what goes into bringing the Christmas magic to life every year. Viewers also got a dose of nostalgia with footage of Storybook Land over the years. For 65 years, Storybook land has been bringing our childhood dreams to life. Now we got to share our South Jersey gem with the rest of the world. To our disappointment, Storybook Land didn't take away the $50,000 prize but they're forever winners in our South Jersey hearts. Catch the replay on Hulu or on the ABC app. Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet KrystleJBailey.com
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hh, the smell of fresh pine during the holidays evokes memories of Christmases past. But the cost of purchasing fresh greenery can stifle your holiday cheer. Why not “shop” in your own back yard? Fortunately, my garden had a beautifully lush evergreen bush when we bought our house many years ago. Every December, I grab my pruners and snip branches to add to urns, planters, and anywhere that needs a touch of the holidays. For pops of red, I cut holly branches and often take off some of the leaves so that the berries are more obvious. Pine branches with white lights fit very well with the simple but elegant farmhouse style. Add some pinecones and holly for depth. We find pinecones in our yard from the neighboring trees that have a touch of white on them, making it look like they are kissed by the snow. We also have a lot of cedar trees around us. I love the blue berries that fit well
Use a combination of fresh and faux decorations like this festive sleigh.
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with a winter motif. If you like to jazz up your decor a bit, cut a few small tree branches from your trees and spray paint them white or red; the added height will add drama to your display. Old ornaments can add glitz and sparkle to your decorations. Just be sure to secure them with wire for windy days. Don’t stop at greenery and
pinecones—get creative. Spent hydrangea blooms still hold their shape. Some of mine have dried nicely, retaining a hint of their blue color. For those that have been tinged with brown, I add a thin coat of white spray paint to add to my painted branches for a winter wonderland effect. If you really like the look of fresh fallen snow, spray
the entire arrangement with spray snow. For a hint of the South, add magnolia leaves and flowers to your displays topped with clove-studded oranges (pomanders). Not all of us have fresh pine growing around us. Not to worry! Stop by your local fresh Christmas tree seller. You will often find piles of pine branches that were trimmed from the Christmas trees that were sold. Usually the workers are happy to have you take away those discarded branches. Use these to make swags of pine that are secured with wire and adorned with a bow. With only a few simple additions from nature, you can transform your home into a festive, welcoming, Christmas Wonderland. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and looking forward to a Happy New Year! Tammy Thornton is a mom of four, a substitute teacher, and a Sunday school teacher. She is passionate about gardening and cooking, and loves the beach.
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rediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. According to the Center of Disease Control, approximately 88 million American adults— more than 1 in 3—have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, more than 84% don’t know they have it. Prediabetes puts you at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Recognizing the seriousness of this health issue, Shore Physicians Group launched its Diabetes Prevention Program to help members of our community in the battle against Prediabetes. The program is funded by a State of NJ, Department of Health grant which challenged heathcare providers to help those with a family history of diabetes or those who have symptoms of prediabetes.
The program is led by Doreen Fitzpatrick, DNP, APN-BC and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist who has been caring for patients with diabetes and diabetes related issues for 10 years. Fitzpatrick, who has seen the worst effects of diabetes, learned of the grant's availability 2 years ago, and immediately led the effort to bring the program to Shore. Now, in its second year, the Shore Physicians Group Diabetes Prevention Program is helping those in our community in creating a change in lifestyle to help keep themselves healthy and diabetes-free. While these meetings are closed and confidential, Doreen, session moderator Denyse Gallagher, APRN-BC and Certified Diabetes Educator, and the group allowed me to observe a meeting so the experience could be shared with those who may be interested in participating in the program. The program's formula for success is based in a team-centered, support group approach. Each participant weighs-in prior to each session, and shares their success, challenges, and even shortcomings in their journey. Group members also share family history and not surprisingly, like statistically most Americans do, each member had a direct family connection to diabetes in one way or another. Mem-
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have to work on this as well. After an hour of reflection and accountability, there continued to be an outpouring of and encouragement and support from each member as the session came to a close. The participants are clearly benefiting from the "We're are all in this together" approach, and thanks to the Diabetes Prevention Program, are well on their way to a healthier lifestyle. The next group begins January 12, and those interested in the program should take the quiz located on the shorephysiciansgroup.com web site to determine their eligibility. Once you have submitted your results, eligible participants will be contacted by Shore Physicians Group to enroll in the program. The group beginning in January is led by Angela Insana, a trained lifestyle coach with Shore Physicians Group. Sessions are held at 5:30 p.m. for one hour each week for the first four months and then approximately once a month for the remainder of the year. Sessions will initially be held virtually via Zoom, but when COVID restrictions are lifted, the group will meet at Shore Medical Center’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Somers Point, with access to exercise equipment. For more information, call 609-3656200 ext. 2057. Brian Cahill is the Director of Marketing for Shore Medical Center and Shore Physicians Group. He is also on the Board of the Somers Point Business Association, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business at Stockton University, and is a founding member of Somers Point-Community First, a local volunteer organization.
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Brandon Ireland & Dom Martino Duo ▶6pm Deauville Inn 201 Willard Rd. Strathmere Mummers Christmas with South Philly String Band ▶6-9pm Renault Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Motown Christmas ▶6:30-10pm Josie Kelly’s Public House 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point No Clue Trio ▶6:30-9:30pm Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate
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Winter Coat and Food Drive ▶Now through December 31st from 3-9pm Garden State Beer Company 247 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway For the remainder of the year, Garden State Beer Company will be collecting various items for the local food bank, and mission. We are collecting new and gently used coats, all sizes adult and child, winter hats, scarves and gloves, warm winter clothing and socks, all sizes adult and child, non-perishable food items, first aid products and baby care items. Holiday Light Show on the Lake ▶Daily through January 3rd from 5:30-8:30pm Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Christmas Trees made from over 50,000 Christmas lights magically float over Lake Meone in the center of Historic Smithville. The moment darkness falls, an orchestrated show of lights and music is played out across the lake. The lights dance and chase each other to the music all the while reflecting of the water’s surface. The show can be seen from either side of the village as well as the bridge. The show runs in loops of about 30 minutes, so anytime you arrive from 5:30-8:30, you will be able to catch the entire show. Congress Hall’s Winter Wonderland ▶Now through January 2nd 200 Congress Place, Cape May Congress Hall is delighted to announce its tenth annual Winter Wonderland – a beloved holiday spectacular that celebrates this special time of the year in Cape May. You’ll recognize old favorites like Breakfast with Santa, Congress Hall Express rides and Santa’s Workshop activities, as well as new offerings like the beautiful Winter Igloos at Congress Hall. Learn more at caperesorts.com/capemay/winter-wonderland.
Christmas on the Farm at Winding Creek Alpaca Farm ▶December 19th & 20th 1148 Somers Point Rd. Egg Harbor Township Santa Claus is coming to town. Come visit for the farm this holiday season for photos opportunities around the farm and hand feed the alpacas. Bring a letter for Santa and place it in the mailbox for the North Pole. You will be able to visit Santa COVID style. Hand feed the alpacas. The mama and baby pen will be open for hand feeding if you wish. Take lots of fun photos at staged photo stations. Keep toasty with complimentary hot cocoa. To purchase tickets, visit facebook.com/ windingcreekalpacas. Jersey Small Business Expo ▶Sunday, December 20th from 9am-4pm Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Come show your support for our local small businesses this holiday season. Buy your gifts from our small business survivors who were heavily affected by the statewide shutdown. Come buy your last minute holiday gifts at our Jersey Small Business Expo. 2021 New Years Eve Celebration at Deauville Inn ▶Thursday, December 31st from 4-8pm 201 Willard Rd. Strathmere We are pretty sure you want to get rid of 2020 ASAP. Say goodbye to this crazy year at your favorite spot on the shore. We will be featuring an exciting menu from our new Executive Chef Anthony Ricciardi
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New Years Crafts Take & Make Online Video ▶Tuesday, December 29th at 5pm New Day Family Success Center will be hosting a New Years Crafts Take & Make Event. This event is no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Registration on Eventbrite or by phone is required. Please call 609-652-0230 or visit facebook.com/ newdaygalloway for more information.
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Snowmen at Night StoryWalk ▶Now – January 31st Lake Memorial Park 407 Wesley Ave. Ocean City You’re invited to Ocean City Public Library’s Storywalk. The pages of Snowmen at Night, written by Caralyn Buehner and illustrated by Mark Buehner, have been transformed into signs, allowing you to read the story while you walk through the park. After you read the story, find the winter-themed items in the park. Complete the scavenger hunt and a survey for your chance to win a special prize. For more information, please visit oceancitylibrary.org. Virtual Children’s Story Time ▶Saturdays at 11am Tune in to hear prerecorded Story Times. Crafts can be picked up at the Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield’s circulation desk for the *almost* full ex-
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Online Holiday Reading Program ▶Now – December 31st Log your reading to earn points and complete tasks in our Scavenger Hunt for bonus points. Readers will be entered into a raffle drawing. Kids and adults can sign up with ReadSquared at longportpubliclibrary.readsquared.com. Coffee Klatch Virtual Program ▶Thursday, December 17th at 10:30am Insightful, animated and fast-paced conversation with friends and neighbors
spanning “both sides of the isle and in the middle.” Share your thoughts on politics, technology, world events, the arts and more. This program is moderated by Village Membership Director Tina Serota. RSVP by December 14th. For more information or to join Village by the Shore, contact Tina at 609-287-8872, tserota@ jfsatlantic.org or visit jfsvillagebytheshore. org. Virtual Trivia Night ▶Thursday, December 17th from 7-9pm Are you a Jeopardy fan? Random fact enthusiast? Come test your skills with six rounds of virtual Trivia hosted by the Library via Zoom. Bring a team or make new friends (a maximum of 4 people per team). This trivia will be general knowledge, so anyone can be an expert. Registration is required, so please email jhoward@ oceancitylibrary.org. Virtual Family-Friendly Bingo ▶Saturday, December 19th at 2pm Join Longport Public Library for a few rounds of a family-friendly game night. Each winner will receive a prize. This event will be held virtually. Registration for this event is required. If you and your family would like to participate, please call us to register at 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more. ‘Tis the Season: A Virtual Discussion of Timeless Christmas Movies ▶Monday, December 21st at 7pm Join our host Tom Celandine for a merry discussion of two of the ultimate Christmas movies: “A Christmas Carol” (1951 Alastair Sim version) and “It’s a Wonderful Life.: We’ll discuss both films and, for a special bonus, we’ll discuss the impact of Bing Crosby as Hollywood’s version of a Christmas Santa. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary. org. Virtual Holiday Trivia ▶Wednesday, December 23rd at 10:30am Test your holiday knowledge and try to defeat our reigning trivia champion.
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Topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. This program is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5. RSVP by December 17th. For more information or to join Village by the Shore, contact Tina Serota at 609287-8872 or visit jfsvillagebytheshore. org. Virtual Beer and Cheese Tasting ▶Tuesday, December 29th at 6:30pm In this virtual presentation through Longport Public Library, City Brew Tours will explore the intricacies of pairing beer and cheese whilw adding interactive and fun activities – virtually. The expert will guide you through the ins and outs of what to drink with sharp cheddar versus a creamy blue cheese and more. Prepare your tasting at home with your choice of beer and cheese. This is a free event but registration is required. Participants must be 21 or older to register. Call 609-4877403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org for more information. Virtual Lecture Series: Home Downsizing with Mike Ivankovich ▶Thursday, January 7th at 7pm In this session, Professional Appraiser Mike Ivankovich will explain why many of the things you own may be worth much less than you thought. But don’t dispair because he’ll also reveal those categories that are probably worth more than you expected. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.
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Virtual Tech Help ▶Fridays from 11am-12pm Struggling to download an app to your cell phones or tablets? Trying to figure out how to read e-books on your Kindle? Longport Public Library Staff are excited to bring back Friday Tech Help. Registration is required. Help will be provided virtually via GoToMeeting. Visit longportpubliclibrary.org to request a 15-minute time slot. Please fill out the form completely and our staff will confirm your appointment via e-mail. Atlantic County Fairgrounds Electronic Recycling Fundraiser ▶Saturday, December 19th from 9am12pm 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing Drop off old electronics at the recycling barn. Computers, home appliances, office equipment and more. Check out our website for more info. ac4hfair.org/ electronic-recycling or email ac4hfairgrounds@gmail.com.
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Fall Yoga Session ▶Thursdays at 9:30am Join Longport Public Library for their 2020 Fall Yoga Session. Classes will be held each week at the Gazebo behind Borough Hall and Virtually through December 17th. Spaces are limited and registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, this event will only
be held virtually. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more. Warriors Welcome Online Veterans Support Group ▶Thursdays at 5pm The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County hosts a peer-run veteran’s support & discussion group every week on Zoom. This is a no-cost, judgment-free, veteran-facilitated zone with discussions on self-care and wellness, family and relationships, adjusting to civilian life and employment. For more information, contact Jaime Angelini at jangelini@mhaac.info or visit mhaac.info. Virtual Heartfulness Group Meditation ▶Thursdays at 7:25pm Join Heartfulness every Thursday night on Zoom for group meditation classes. This practice is a natural way of experiencing the true self. The class is free and open to all and no experience is necessary. Visit facebook.com/MeditateSJ to learn more. Virtual Tai Chi/Qigong ▶Fridays at 11am Tai Chi/Qigong Class participants will learn the ancient mind, body, spirit practices of Qigong and Tai Chi. These gentle practices help relieve stress, improve balance and flexibility and enhance the immune system. Class is open to adults at all fitness levels. No experience required. Visit acfpl.org to register.
Virtual LGBTQ+ Discussion Group ▶Fridays at 2pm A group for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families and friends (18+) to come together, share experiences, learn about the community, find support and discuss relevant topics. This virtual group meeting is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County. For more information, please visit mhaac.info or dial-in at 609241-9388 and use the Conference ID: 149330. Community Yoga at the Arts Garage ▶Saturdays at 10am Sign up for a free Yoga Class at the Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City. Classes are every Saturday now though December 5th. Masks are required and please bring your own mat. Parking is $4 in the Wave Garage. Sign up at leadershipstudioac.com. Teacher Talk: A Virtual Support Group for Teachers ▶Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8-9pm Dear New Jersey teachers, we’re in this together. Join the Mental Health Association of New Jersey for our virtual group for teachers on Zoom. For questions, e-mail sfisher@mhanj.org or visit mhanj.org. Virtual Mind & Body Workshop ▶Wednesdays at 11am The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County hosts a weekly Zoom meeting for those living with a disability. For questions, contact Bernadette at btrendler@ mhanj.org, call 609-652-3800 ext. 303 or visit mhaac.info.
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n a year that in so many ways hasn't made any sense, the last thing you need is to read the title of my journal and come to the same conclusion. What, you say? Let go while we hang on? That's what I said. It isn't a mistake. 2020 has meant letting go of so much. It might be a job, a way of making a living, a loved one lost, a different way of doing things; I could go on and on. But the bottom line is that this year, we've all had to let go. To be honest, a lot of the letting go has been sad or painful. And some of the letting go has actually brought with it relief. Old ways of doing things are gone (at least for now). On the other hand, we've found new ways to do things that we might never have thought of or experienced without the challenges of Corona. So, letting go can be good. It can be exciting. But because
we've had to let go of so much, I think it's just as important to embrace or hang on to some things as well. One of the songs in the Broadway musical Fiddler On The Roof is the song, “Tradition”. It talks about all of the practices passed down from generation to generation that define who the characters in the musical are as mother, father, son, daughter; what roles they are expected to play in life. In the storyline, the idea of tradition is revered by the older generation and questioned by the young. Too often, today the idea of tradition is dismissed as old fashioned and of little value. But when it comes to celebrating this special time of year (especially in 2020), I want to encourage you to consider the upside and lasting significance of Christmas or Hanukkah traditions you have in your family. What are some of the traditions you remember as a child and which ones have you carried on into adulthood? For our family, we have several traditions that my wife and I have incorporated into our family. We’ve always had a live Christmas tree and we always travel to an area farm to cut it down fresh. This year, we actually bought our tree already
cut. But we still picked it up from a local farm. Here is the thing. We did it as a family. We made an excursion out of the event as we always have. So, in reality the tradition part isn’t the cutting of the tree, but the family time spent together; the experience. Then, we set aside a night to decorate as a family. Every Christmas Eve we all gather around before bed and read The Night Before Christmas. Another tradition we always follow each Christmas morning is gathering together as a family and reading the Christmas story from the book of Luke in the Bible before we head to
the tree to see the gifts and open packages. For us, it’s about reminding us of what the day is really all about. There are so many other traditions we have but my point in all of this is to cause you to think about the traditions you have and celebrate them. And if you’ve never had traditions to follow or think it’s too late to start, think again. It’s never too late and especially this year when so much has changed and there is so much uncertainty around all of us, it's more important than ever that we hold tight to some of things that haven't changed and that we can control. Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas! I'll join you again in 2021 when we can wipe the slate clean and look for a brighter future in the new year. Jeff Whitaker is a veteran broadcaster here in South Jersey.. He now draws on his experience and training to work with companies and individuals to develop effective storytelling, communications and leadership skills. Find free resources and ways Jeff can work with you at jeffwhitaker.com
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Choose a Gift of Health this Season Nutrition By Nancy Adler
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inding the perfect gift for a loved one can be hard. Often the best ideas are things people wouldn’t do or buy for themselves, and for many, that involves healthy things. Less then three percent of adults live a healthy lifestyle — meaning they get enough exercise, score well on the healthy eating index, are not obese and don’t smoke. While collectively we average terrible health, most people fare better in some areas than others. Finding the areas your loved one struggles with most could be your ticket to stellar gift giving this season. Here are some ideas: The Gift of Exercise ● Give a gym membership. ● Provide child care for a daily workout. ● Buy an exercise class package. ● Go for a nightly walk. The Gift of Healthy Eating ● Hire a grocery delivery service. ● Volunteer to shop and/or cook. ● Pack healthy lunches. ● Put together a family plan. A gift certificate to start a nutrition program to support someone in their journey of weight loss and overall health. What says “ I Love you “ more than that? Maybe they already have everything, or maybe they take minimalism to new heights and just don’t want any more “things.” Regardless of the reason, hard-toshop-for people require some extra creativity on your part. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to buy outstanding gifts for even the most challenging recipient. Money is a renewable resource, but time is not. So consider giving your recipient the gift of more free time. A virtual assistant (VA) can help take a wide range of chores off their plate: repetitive work tasks, contacting customer service departments, managing their inbox, bookkeeping, scheduling, travel planning — the list goes on. Whatever personal work or chores your recipient was planning to do next Saturday morning while the kids were watching cartoons, you can give them that time back. They can then spend it with their family, doing their favorite hobby, or just catching up on much-needed sleep.
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Most of us already have enough stuff. We don’t need another knickknack to clutter up our living rooms or another toy to play with for a day or two and then set aside. Think beyond physical items and give an experience instead. When you prepay for an event or experience, your friend or family member gets a fun adventure to remember and possibly gains new skills and memories — all of which are much more valuable than a new iPhone speaker or pair of shoes. It’s also a more thoughtful gift, showing you took the time to plan something for them rather than buying them another bland gift set. Experience gifts can include: ● Theatre or concert tickets ● Sporting event tickets ● A massage ● An airplane flying lesson ● A hot air balloon ride ● Skydiving ● Whitewater rafting ● Tickets to a gallery opening at a local museum ● A wine tasting Meal prep delivery services provide all the ingredients for meals with easy-to-follow recipes. They’re convenient, they’re easy, they save trips to the grocery store, and they can help dieters avoid poor food choices. Due to their meteoric rise in popularity, you have plenty of meal kit delivery services to choose from. And if your recipient tries a meal kit service for a few weeks and likes the results, it may be just the prompt they needed to continue the healthy recipe habit on their own. If you opt to give a meal kit delivery service, play up the convenience and time-saving angles rather than the potential weight loss or health
benefits. Many people want nothing more in the world than to lose weight, and you could help them do it. Alternatively, some people would cook more at home — and cook healthier dishes — if they felt more confident in the kitchen. Cooking classes cover a wide range of cooking skills, such as basics like meal prep and how to use kitchen utensils, intermediate lessons on how to cook quickly and efficiently with appliances like pressure cookers and air fryers, and advanced lessons such as pairing wines with food. Besides being a fun experience gift for healthy living foodies, cooking classes can truly transform your recipient’s and their family’s lives. I’ve experienced these healthy cooking classes and even I learn a few new tricks to keep nutritious and great tasting meals interesting. My favorite is giving gift cards! Some people think gift cards are a cop-out, but consider this: People who have everything clearly know what they want. Why force a gift on them that they aren’t looking for? There’s no shame in buying someone a gift card or gift certificate for their favorite store or activity. It shows you pay attention to their preferences while acknowledging they prefer to shop for themselves. Whether it’s for their favorite clothing store or a new restaurant, a gift card tells the recipient the gift is truly about them and not your need to show off your creativity. Now above all times support local. In this pandemic many businesses have taken a hard to recover hit. What’s better then showing support now to them then with a gift card. Stop thinking about the kind of gift you’d rather give, and buy them the
kind of gift they’d rather receive. The gift of a babysitter! Parents of young children need nights — and days — out more than anyone. Give them the gift of breathing room and time to just worry about themselves for once. You can hire a sitter you know and trust. Just remember, many parents feel anxious about leaving their kids with anyone other than sitters they’ve used before. So you may need to do a little sleuthing to find those people and arrange their services. Or, of course, you can offer your own service as a sitter. Even if you don’t plan anything else for their day or night out, hiring a sitter for a block of time can give your loved one the excuse they were looking for to get out of the house for some “me time.” Most would agree, the last thing most of us want to do when we’re not working is scrub our toilets and shower tiles. A home cleaning service offers one more option for helping your recipient reclaim lost time. You can hire a local cleaning service. Your recipient gets a cleaner home, a happier relationship, and their Saturday back to spend however they like. Win, win, win. Happy Holidays my healthy friends! Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist and practitioner in Linwood. Her office is located in Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Rd. Learn about her practice at ww.nancyadlernutrition.com (609)653-4900 Nancy is the Recipient of the Best of The Press 2020 Gold Award. You may listen to Nancy every Sunday at 2 pm Nancy Adler Nutrition LIVE! NewsTalk 1400 WOND
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s 2020 draws to a close, I am looking forward to a happier and a healthier 2021. It’s definitely has been a year to forget, and I for one will be slamming shut the 2020 door on New Year’s Eve, and at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, opening the 2021 door with great hope and joy for the new year to come. I hear that many people don’t feel like celebrating Christmas in the same way this year. However, I think traditions are the fabric of our lives; this year probably more so than ever. That’s why I am reprising my previous article on the Feast of the Seven Fishes, which is an important part of my family’s Christmas celebration and all Catholic families around the world. The ancient tradition of eating fish on Christmas Eve goes back to the Roman Catholic custom of not eating meat on certain holidays. According to multiple sources, the number seven for the seven fishes goes way back to ancient times and possibly relates to the number of days it took for the Creation, the number of deadly sins, and/or the seven sacraments to name a few. However, some people celebrate with up to 13 fishes to represent the 12 apostles and Jesus. In my family it is a tradition that on the Eve of Christmas the main event is the gathering after the midnight
mass to break our fast and enjoy the Feast of the Seven Fishes. We come home to celebrate the birth of Jesus with family and friends. The feast can be seven courses, each with one fish represented, it can be several courses with more than one fish in each course, or there are even some people who do one big stew with seven or more fishes in it – but that is not done very often. However, no matter how you prepare the meal, you must have at least seven fishes represented. Every region in Italy has its own way of preparing the Feast of Seven Fishes, and with 20 regions you can imagine the diversity. The people of the Southern region, which is known for its great variety and abundance of fish and seafood available to it, prepare the fish in many ways. Traditionally they serve a first course of fried appetizers such as scallops, the famous smelts – those little fishes that are fried and eaten whole – calamari, shrimp and conch, also known as sea snail fritters. For the second course, many people serve shellfish with pasta, preferably linguine, and include clams, mussels and sometimes conch with marinara sauce (marinara means “of the sea”). People in the south also use scarfano (or scorpionfish) and escraves (very large shrimp in their shells), both of which are abundant in the south. The third course is usually salted
cod (also known as baccalà) mainly done Livornaise style (from the city of Livorno, Italy), with garlic, capers, some black olives, scallions, plum tomatoes, parsley, anchovies and wine simmered in a seafood stock. This is a famous and a very popular dish. If you’ve never had salted cod you’re missing a great treat. However, it is time consuming to prepare. You have to soak it many times to get rid of all the salt, which in ancient times was used to preserve the fish before refrigeration. If you don’t want to use salted cod in your recipe, you can substitute fresh Alaskan cod. I grew up in Northern Italy, and we pretty much followed the southern style for our family feast, but we added carp (or river trout) to our dinner. In Italy, gifts are not open on Christmas morning, but traditionally are opened on the Epiphany, January 6. So, if the kids have been good
during the holidays they are going to get their gifts brought to them by the La Befana – the witch riding the broom. She comes down the chimney covered in soot, leaves the gifts, and then sweeps up the soot with her broom before she leaves. In America we leave Santa Claus milk and cookies; in Italy we leave La Befana wine and a few bites of food Despite the Pandemic, I am planning to serve a traditional three-course Feast of Seven Fishes dinner this Christmas Eve at Mama Mia’s, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. We will have two limited seatings, reservations only, and we will continue to follow all safety guidelines. The Seven Fishes dinner also will be available for take-out. You will get each course, prepared with care, so that you can gently reheat the items at home at your leisure. Our standard menu and pizzas also will be available. On New Year’s Eve I will be offering a celebratory 10-course dinner to ring in 2021. Reservations are required, and take out will be available for the dinner as well as our standard menu and pizzas. My staff, family and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Be well, be safe, and wear a mask. Buon Natale! The One and Only Original Mama Mia’s Restaurante in the Marmora Shopping Center is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Limited Indoor Dining (reservations necessary). Take-Out and Delivery is available to Upper Township and Ocean City. Mama’s Take Home Pizza Kits also are available; please call to reserve yours. 609-624-9322. www. mamamiasnj.com
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cean City was founded in 1879 by the Honorable Simon Lake, Rev. S. Wesley Lake, Rev. Ezra B/ Lake, Rev. James E. Lake, Rev. William H. Burrell, and Rev. William B. Wood. The decisions they made in 1879 and 1880 laid the foundation for America’s greatest family resort. The founders knew that for the town to grow and prosper it had to be accessible to people from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. During the first year, they organized the Pleasantville and Ocean City Rail Road Company. A railroad was laid from Pleasantville to Somers Point and on October 26, 1880, trains began make daily trips to Somers Point. Passengers would exit the train and board a steamboat for the short trip across the bay to Ocean City. November 24, 1884, was a special day in Ocean City. It was on that day that the West Jersey Railroad began operating trains from Sea Isle City into Ocean City. The railroad crossed Corson’s Inlet entering the southern end of Ocean City, continuing north to Eighth Street station. By the summer of 1885, there were three train routes to Ocean City: Philadelphia to Atlantic City, to Longport, steamboat to Ocean City; Philadelphia to Somers Point, steamboat to Ocean
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he tradition of writing a hand-written letter to Santa spans generations. While technology has made it easier to type and send in wishes and requests, there is nothing like the joy of having a letter sent the old-fashioned way, in hopes of hearing back from the Jolly Man himself. In Ocean City, a Santa Mailbox sits on the corner Phil (front) working on the Miss America float of 9th Street and Asbury Avenue, in the early 1970s. where kids can drop off their letters to the Man in the Big Red Suit. times, last seen in front of the former But how did it get there? location of Boyd’s TV at 901 Asbury, Santa’s mailbox first arrived in and, most recently, on display next Ocean City back in the early 1940s. to the open air park across from City Hall. With the help of the local Chamber Mr. Turner was not only a very acof Commerce, resident Phillip Turner tive member of our local community, set up the mailbox in front of his paint store along Asbury Avenue. Since the but he was also a visionary. After sell1960s, the mailbox had moved several ing his paint store in the mid to late
1950s, he became a full-time commercial decorator and float builder, whose work was prominently seen throughout the region. Under Phil Turner Displays, he was responsible for designing the many floats seen during Ocean City’s annual Halloween, Christmas and Baby Parades, along with Nights in Venice. Most of the floats were built and stored out of his home garage on Atlantic Avenue and the garage to his former paint Phyllis Turner, front, circa 1955. store. Mr. Turner’s decorative skills could Parade in Philadlphia. Phyllis be seen in many regional landmarks. In the late 1970s, he Turner, Phil’s daughter and worked with Resorts Somers Point resident, Casino in Atlantic recalls going to the City, setting up many parades as décor for their a kid. “Often in my early teens, entertainers that I would help performed in their ballroom. decorate. There For many years, were friends that he’d constructed wanted to join in Miss America’s the fun.” float for the annual Phil Turner was parade on the Atlanalso responsible for tic City Boardwalk and setting up the decoraseveral floats for the tions for John F. KenBaby Parade float built at the long-running Gimbel’s nedy’s Inaugural Ball in Turner house, early 1950s Thanksgiving Day 1961, and built several
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f you've spent any amount of time in Atlantic City over the past several years, you've likely noticed the abundance of murals popping up all over the city. The Atlantic City Arts Foundation has been working with local artists to put on community events such as 48 Blocks AC, Chalk AC, and more. This year, like just about everything, things at ACAF have looked a little different. Lack of fundraising opportunity and the inability to host events led to inevitable layoffs. Still working to provide as much art as possible, the Atlantic City Arts Foundation is still serving the community through art, though with a lighter staff. Former ACAF project manager, Zach Katzen wasn't ready to give up on his lifelong love of the arts in Atlantic City though. As a result of his determination to continue to work and create art in the city, Zach founded his nonprofit organization, "Create 48."
While Zach still works as a volunteer for ACAF, he formed Create 48 in May with his own unique vision in mind. "Create 48 was created out of necessity to continue the work that I was doing with the Arts Foundation, and still do as a volunteer," shares Katzen. Katzen's mission for Create 48 is best explained in his own words: "Art has always existed and always flourished throughout the years. One of the times it flourished the most was during the renaissance era. One Zach Katzen in front of a nearly completed mural in of the reasons the renaissance was so Pleasantville. successful is because of people who were able to fund artists. Artists didn't the latest community mural. have to have full time jobs and be artists The Pleasantville city council was on the side. They could just focus on their awarded the Main Street Neighborhood art and spend their time creating. So often Preservation Grant that was intended to now, artists are required to be everything help revitalize Main Street. This mural continues the dive into the from their own tax accountant to their own social media manager and beyond. It heroes initiative. The mural began with a takes so much away from the art. My job painting of Max Manning. is to give them more of that time back." Pleasantville native, Max Manning, The most recent projects stretch was a local hero. He started out playing beyond the 48 blocks of Atlantic City baseball for the city of Pleasantville in the into Pleasantville. The first one is on the 1930s and 1940s. With great athleticism corner of Main Street and West Jersey and statistics, the MLB reached out to Avenue and is currently being curated by sign him to the league. Upon arriving in Kelly Privard. Pleasantville, they learned that Manning On the side of the famous Jo-Jo's was African American and reneged on Italian Grille in Pleasantville, you will find their promise. Manning went on to play in
the Negro Leagues with great success. Shortly after, Manning was drafted to the war and served in the military for several years. Upon returning, Manning continued to play baseball and finished his legacy as a teacher in Pleasantville public schools for over 20 years. The mural grew, as Mayor Ralph Peterson, the first black mayor and the first black police chief of Pleasantville was added. The final touches to this historic mural is the face of Anthony Giaccone, the man who opened the doors to JoJo's Italian Grille 39 years ago. Giaccone was known for his landmark restaurant on the Black Horse Pike but more so, he was known as a man who loved all people regardless of who they were or what they did. The compilation mural was created by Sarah Painter and Cosby Hayes. There are no limits to the celebration of art in our communities. Art creates joy and tells a story. We look forward to what the ACAF and Create 48 bring to the table in the new year. Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet KrystleJBailey.com
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Despite Loss, The Display Must Go On By Tonya Smith
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arlene Yard of Absecon always held Christmas close to her heart. She instilled her love of the holiday in her children and grandchildren. Last holiday season, Shore Local Magazine, covered the magic of the Yard Family Christmas light display and character meet and greet. Hundreds of people flocked to the magically lit house at 4 E. Curran in Absecon to stare in wonderment. This year is a bit different. Sadly, Darlene passed away in September. This left the family without a Christmas muse. She was the heart and soul of the operation. Her cheer was infectious and her family, especially her grandson Michael
Gerrish, were in a slump. The pandemic had taken away work and now the loss of the family patriarch had taken away their spirit too. “I was going to take this year off,” said Gerrish. “I let that trailer sit in the driveway for a while. I just couldn’t.” But, he realized that his grandmother would have wanted him to continue their special tradition. The Yard Family Christmas had to go on. While he was out working, his Aunt Dee Yard and the rest of the family opened the trailer and went to work. He came home to find a bulk of the magic had already been completed. “It would have been selfish if I didn’t do it. The holiday magic is here for you to enjoy.” said an emotional Gerrish. Michael didn’t just stop with the lights. This year, the family of a high school friend really needed some help. Kevin Weeks, of Absecon, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and passed away shortly after Michael’s grandmother. He left behind his wife and six children. They had exhausted their funds battling his cancer and needed help getting back on their
feet. According to Gerrish, “Kevin was a youth pastor and a kind and loving person. I wanted to do something to help.” This year, the donation box for the lights will go to the Weeks family. There is also a Go Fund Me page set up for the family. Michael knows that times are different and that Covid-19 has changed our world, but he still hopes that people will come out to see the lights. He asks that everyone remain socially distant and masked but come for the holiday spirit and lights. His latest addition? In the gazebo, there is a giant mailbox for you to mail letters to the North Pole. You can drop off your letters to Santa and the family will make sure that they get
to the jolly one, himself. This event is free of charge. The lights are on from 5pm-11pm seven days a week through Christmas, weather permitting. It is a gift to the community and a true representation of the season. The Yard Family has poured all of its heart, soul and beautiful memories into this display. And they want to share it with anyone and everyone who is in need of some Christmas cheer! Check out The Yard Family Christmas Display (Absecon) page on FaceBook. Michael Yard will also do lights for your home. Gii Lights can be found on Facebook. If you would like to donate to the Weeks Family Go Fund Me page: https:// charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ kevins-home/j19foundation Tonya Smith has been in the journalism for over twenty years. She has predominantly covered music and entertainment since her college years in Missouri. Moving to Atlantic County from NYC, she has found herself covering both entertainment and the local beat with Shore Local Magazine.
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Hang In There, Mama Mom's Vibe By Krystle J. Bailey
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his year has been one for the history books. One day we were living our regular lives and the next, we were trying to navigate a new, complicated, and confusing world. 2020 forced everyone to navigate new realities with one change after the next. For us moms, not only did we have to wrap our own minds around the changes, but we had to help our little ones to make sense of it all simultaneously. Suddenly, our lives completely changed as we became full time teachers, chefs, and housekeepers while trying to maintain careers and run businesses. M a ny moms took the brunt of the impact, as the Labor Department reported in September that women left the workforce at four times the rate that men did. Of course, we have to take a moment to collectively honor those moms who have been on the front lines all year. Nurses, doctors, grocery store workers, and other essential employees who not only faced these challenges at home but turned around and went out into the world to keep us safe, healthy, and fed. You all are true heroes. No matter how this year has impacted you, one thing remains true - we have all faced insurmountable challenges and yet, we continue to reinvent, reevaluate, and show up day after day. We show up for each other, for our spouses, and especially for our children. We show up, no matter how broken or pieced together with Elmer's glue we may feel. We show up and we teach, we cook and clean (more than ever before), we referee, we work, we cre-
ate, and each day, we do it all again. Most of all, we love. We've had to rely on love more than ever before. Love has been the one thing that has gotten us through. I know that I've only begun to touch on the countless ways 2020 has impacted families in our community. Whatever your unique situation looks like, our hearts are with you. As this year comes to an end, I want to extend a big virtual hug to each and every one of you. With that hug, I want to encourage you to find time to take a deep breath as the final days of 2020 fizzle out and we begin to look forward. If there's one thing we learned this year, it is that we can't expect the future to work out as we plan. What we can do is decide to show up with gratitude for what is in front of us, lessons learned from what is behind us, and admiration for what was built within us this year. This year, more than ever before, so many of us have found our fight. We've found a deep strength that we didn't know we had. We've discovered that when our back is against the wall, the momma bear within us will fight another day. Our babies didn't miss that. They will look back at this year when they're old enough to understand and see how we kept going in a year that they'll one day read about in their history books. It may feel messy in the moment but my hope is that the love and connection that was experienced as the world slowed down will be what they remember. From myself and the entire Shore Local Team, I am wishing you the most genuine "Happy Holidays" that I can put into words. May you and your family enjoy a slowed down, intimate, love-filled holiday season and abundant new year. Take care of yourselves, fellow momma bears! Talk to you in 2021, Krystle Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet KrystleJBailey.com
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Association, which DeVeaux described as essentially a marijuana chamber of commerce, worked with the Cannabis Industrial Marketplace on the expo, which was held entirely virtually. Much like an in-person conference, participants could attend seminars and workshop discussions, visit booths on the expo floor and network. Last year, Stockton University held an in-person job fair and seminar, but opted to join the Cannabis Industrial Marketplace expo this year to avoid any unnecessary gatherings during the pandemic. Both she and DeVeaux said the event benefited from the national platform. “I think it went really well. At some point we had over 600 attendees in the talk,” Sedia said. Last year, there were about 200 at the in-person conference. “Going nationwide really helped our attendance.” “It put us on a national platform,” said DeVeaux, who took over as president of the organization in December. The conference covered a lot of ground, Sedia said, with seminars on cooking with cannabis, its potential in medicine and other topics. Aside from the well-known psychotropic effects of the plant, Sedia said the conference delved into the potential Kathy Sedia of some of the other uses, now that federal regulations have eased on growing hemp. The fibers of the fast-growing plant can be used for clothing and in other materials. One of the conference events focused on cannabis and military veterans. Presenters there said the material could have great potential for use in making uniforms, but most of the discussion focused on the use of marijuana to ease the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Todd Scanttini, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and cannabis advocate, said the military should drop its reluctance to allow veterans to use cannabis as part of their treatment, and to cover
that use. “The (Department of Defense) should be running toward this. The DOD should be on the cutting edge of cannabis research,” he said. “Veterans want cannabis as an option to treat the wounds of war. The fact that the DOD has not said anything about cannabis aside from ‘pee in this cup,’ that’s an outrage.” As of Jan. 1, New Jersey will join a growing number of states that allow adults to possess and use marijuana. Some activists opposed the move, arguing that it will mean more intoxicated driving, more underage use and more problems, but voters strongly approved the measure. State Sen. Michael Testa, who voted against legalization when it came before the Legislature, has since spoken against taxing legal marijuana too much. In November, he said high tax rates will keep people buying on the black market. He said no when a bill was before the budget committee. “I had to vote ‘no’ and I am disappointed that Trenton couldn’t do the right thing and pass a bill that has not (been) corrupted by greed,” he stated. He took issue with the proposed inclusion of an excise fee to promote social justice initiatives. Sedia raised much different concerns. For instance, when Colorado legalized, property values skyrocketed, creating a boomtown atmosphere statewide. She expects many future New Jersey dispensaries to be located in densely populated urban areas. “What will it do to housing prices? Who is there looking out for the resi-
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tainability majors are interested in the dents?” she said. She wants to ensure potential of hemp as a material. communities are enhanced, not deci“It goes with any major,” she said. mated. “I’ve been trying to talk about this with anyone who will listen.” Cannabis is also likely to have a considerable impact on tourism, Social justice was a key argument for those supporting legalDeVeaux said, with residents ization, pointing out that of New York and PhiladelBlack residents were phia potentially taking far more likely to be legalization into acarrested on marijuacount when planning na-related charges, a beach trip. despite statistically “Imagine the opsimilar levels of use portunities for people compared to white coming to places like residents, and faced Atlantic City,” he said. more severe sentencing. He estimates marNow, she said, the legal ijuana will be a multibilmarket seems likely to pre- Edmund DeVeaux lion-dollar industry, in terms dominantly benefit wealthy, of tax revenue, salaries and often white, investors. investments. Stockton broke ground in New It will likely be well into 2021 beJersey when it launched a minor in fore the first non-medical sales will cannabis studies, as well as a certificatake place in a licensed facility in New tion program. The classes could offer Jersey. According to DeVeaux, there a leg up for people seeking to work in remains much to work out before the cultivation or in dispensaries, she said, end of the year, including how licenses but she expects the impact to go far will be awarded. beyond that. The medical marijuana licenses The launch of a new industry will have been limited, with six licenses in have an impact across New Jersey’s the state and more in the process. economy, she said. The facilities will “What the association is advocating need to be designed and security will for is more of a free-market approach, be needed where the plants are grown. so that the decision of where to place a Those studying communications or grow, a processing facility or a dispensary should be left up to the commulaw may want to be familiar with the nity,” he said. industry, and many of Stockton’s sus-
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aking our annual New Year’s resolution will soon be upon us along with the end of 2020, a very trying year. Most women will likely answer “weight loss” or to look fitter and more toned when asked about their resolutions. Many of these women will join a gym (or actually start using their membership) and center their workout around high-intensity sessions on the treadmill, elliptical, or any other cardio machine. Strength training by utilizing some form of resistance is a much better approach than focusing only on cardio if your goal is to achieve a toned, healthy physique. Adding resistance training as part of your workout routine is a proven method for increasing your lean body mass and it reduces body fat for women. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there about strength training. They encourage many women to disregard or dismiss any training involving weights or resistance.
The biggest misconception that I hear is that weight training makes you look bulky. Strength training does not make you big and bulky. Let’s lay that myth to rest. Many women associate resistance training as bad and something only men should do because they believe it leads to weight gain and a “bulky look.” Here’s the truth about strength training: yes, it may cause you to gain weight. In fact, you can probably count on it. But that’s perfectly okay, and the reason being is that the gains you experience are gains in lean body mass. This simply means your weight can stay the same, or even increase, but you will look more lean and toned. Muscle is denser than fat, meaning it takes up less space on your body. By losing fat and gaining muscle, you can stay the same weight or even gain a little but actually be and look slimmer than you were before. Think of weight training as an investment that keeps on paying. The more muscle you have, the more calories (and fat) your body can burn. “Healthy” is not a number on the scale, it’s how you look and feel. Thinking less of what you want to lose and focus more on what you want to gain, both physically and emotionally. As long as you’re noticing positive changes in how you look and
feel, that number on the scale doesn’t make a bit of difference. In fact, it’s likely to lead you astray. You can celebrate non-scale victories such as your clothes are fitting better or you’re starting to see your abdominal muscles appear. Strength training is beneficial to women. I love lifting weights more than any other form of exercise. Strength and muscle gains can occur with low weight and high repetitions. I’ve watched it firsthand with a woman that only uses 5lbs and her arms are defined. She does lots of reps. What I’m trying to convey is that you don’t have to deadlift 2x your bodyweight or curl dumbbells the size of your head in order to reap benefits. Strength training at whatever level you’re comfortable with, yields positive results. Women lose muscle mass as they age. “Sarcopenia” is the gradual loss of muscle mass that begins for most women after age 35. Resistance training is the best way to prevent and reverse loss of muscle for older adults. For women, in particular, resistance training is an important strategy to
preserve muscle. There are so many benefits to weight training. Another important one is healthier bones and joints. Weight training can promote bone development, reduce lower back pain, and reverse some skeletal muscle aging factors. Strength training is not only good for your muscles, it can help ease the pain in your joints and prevent bone loss. I highly recommend 2 or more days per week of total body resistance workouts that work all major muscle groups alternating between the lower body (legs, hips, back, abdomen) and upper body (chest, shoulders, and arms) for all adults. The best workout plan for that tight and toned look many women want is achieved by both a mix of cardio workouts and strength training. Bonnie Miller is certified fitness instructor at the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center and the JCC in Margate. She is a mom of three and resides Somers Point.
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hankfully, we are approaching the end of 2020 and in doing so, I tend to reflect on the past year as well as look ahead to 2021 in hopeful anticipation. My thoughts have been swirling when I think about 2020. It has been the most tumultuous and disruptive time I can remember and I lived through the riots and anti-war movements of the ‘60’s. The political landscape especially prior to and certainly after the presidential election has disgusted me. The “peaceful” rioting, the disinformation and the politicizing of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the stimulus packages tested my gag reflex. This year has seen millions of Americans lose their jobs, lose businesses and lose loved ones and we are not out of this yet. My wife and I are retired so we have not been faced with the same financial hardships of many families although our hardships came much earlier in our marriage. There are always hardships one must try to overcome. I think back to the hardships my grandparents faced in Europe from their youth and into their adult years. I think of my father who grew up in an orphanage and my mother who lived in London as a young teen during its bombing of World War II. We have concerns about how our grown children and their families are faring in these times but I believe we are resilient and will weather the storm. While I wouldn’t go as far as to say there is a silver lining to all of this, I
have experienced some positives. As far as our friends and family are concerned, the wheat has been separated from the chaff, so to speak. Facebook friends, if you can even call them that, personal friends, old classmates and some family members have decided that their positions on current events were stronger than our relationships and frankly, I am thankful for that. It thinned the flock and allows me to focus on the important relationships in my life. It is amazing to see their acknowledgment of the changes the virus has required in their lives and their acceptance of these changes as normal. It is reminiscent of my youth during the Cold War when in school, we had to participate in the nuclear war drills of huddling under our wooden desks for protection. There was a certain feeling of safety in those measures. My grandchildren routinely put on their face masks when heading into stores and wash their hands when they return while singing Happy Birthday to insure they are taking the appropriate time. I am sure they are not thinking about the ramifications of infection just as I was not thinking about the ramifications of being under my desk during a nuclear blast. Hopefully, in their adult years, they will be able to reflect on this time and just see it as a footnote in their formative years. To my readers, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a New Year that will bring health and healing to all. Charles Eberson has been in the newspaper business for over 25 years. He has worked as a writer, advertising executive, circulation manager and photographer. His photography can be viewed at charles-eberson. fineartamerica.com
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appy Holidays! For me, that’s Merry Christmas, but for many, it’s Happy Hanukkah, as that celebration is already underway. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day or even Festivus, may you have a SAFE and HAPPY holiday season! Since I last wrote, the Eagles won for the first time in over a month. A high-profile rookie appears to have won the starting job at QB for now. The Phillies have landed a big-name exec to run their baseball operations. Also, a key member of the 1980 World Series Champion coaching staff passed away. As I write this column, there’s breaking news out of Cleveland regarding the baseball team there. In basketball, the Sixers get ready to begin preseason action, but a lingering rumor about an established NBA superstar won’t go away. The Flyers lock up another young defenseman for their blue line. Finally, perhaps the only Dallas Cowboys fan I’ve ever truly loved has joined the circle of saints. From the entertainment world, I’ve been watching an old hit TV drama with my girlfriend’s son Michael and remembering how great it was the first time around. Plus, did you catch the one
“free” showing of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” the other night? As always though, we begin with sports, and my thoughts: ● As usual, I’ll start with the Eagles as I predicted they would lose 34-13 to the Saints, so imagine my surprise when they not only came out competitive, but they won the football game 24-21 at Lincoln Financial Field! In his first NFL start, rookie Jalen Hurts did it with his arm and his legs as he went 17 for 30 for 167 yards and a touchdown through the air, plus carried the ball 18 times for 106 yards. That running and throwing dual threat was just enough to help the Eagles to a three point win. ● As a team, the Eagles ran the ball 36 times for 246 yards and only threw it 30 times. That’s what Hurts brings to the table as a dual threat QB. After some initial hesitation to name him the starter after the win, head coach Doug Pederson has now gone on the record as saying that Hurts will be the starter for the next game in Arizona against the Cardinals. ● The Saints were the #1 defense against the run, and hadn’t given up 100 yards to an opposing player in 56 straight games. Hurts and Miles Sanders each went over 100 yards, as Sanders finally had a breakout game as well, carrying the ball 14 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns. One of those was a back-breaking 82 yard touchdown run. Hurts is a dual threat all to himself, but when you
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have him and Sanders both wreaking havoc, the defense doesn’t know who to key in on! Don’t forget about the offensive line in the reasons for the win. Hurts wasn’t sacked once in the game, and the offensive line had a lot to do with that. Center Jason Kelce especially looked terrific. He and left guard Isaac Seumalo had key blocks on the Sanders 82-yard touchdown run, along with tight end Zach Ertz. Right guard Nate Herbig made up for a false-start penalty by making key goal-line blocks for Sanders on his 1-yard score later in the game. And last, but certainly not least, don’t overlook the takeaways by the defense as well as the pass rush. Linebacker Duke Riley was in the right place at the right time on the pass that bounced off Alvin Kamara’s hands and into his for an interception. Josh Sweat’s fourth quarter strip-sack changed the momentum and sparked the Eagles’ game-winning touchdown drive. How about this stat for you? Sunday was just the fourth time the Eagles had multiple takeaways in a game. Their record this season when they record more than one takeaway? Four and oh! Takeaways are key. Up next, a road trip to Arizona, followed by a game at the Cowboys. The Birds close out the regular season at home against the Washington Football Team. Ron Rivera’s club is actually in first place in the division right now after winning four straight, including
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impressive wins at the Steelers and on the road in San Francisco. Washington has a tough schedule though as they are home with Seattle and home with Carolina before playing at the Eagles to close things out. It’s possible that the game in Philadelphia on January 3rd could be for the division and a playoff spot. Not long after I wrote my last column, the Phillies made some big news by hiring Dave Dombrowski to be their President of Baseball Operations. This is a huge “get” by Phillies owner John Middleton, and I’ve been critical of the owner, but I can’t be critical of this move. The Phillies just went out and signed a new baseball boss that brings a proven track record with him. The 64-year-old Dombrowski has taken teams to the World Series in three different cities. Winning in 1997 in Florida and in 2018 in Boston. He’ll work without a GM, although it will be interesting to see how he runs things. Dombrowski likes to make free-agent splashes in the past, and the Phillies have the fifth-highest payroll in baseball. Plus, they’ve cut employees and salary at every turn as they reportedly lost $145 million in 2020. No matter what, the Phillies will have a clear “man in charge” at the top. Dombrowski is described as an “alpha-male” executive who is as hands-on as it gets. He makes almost
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every road trip (few general managers do anymore) and didn’t have a general manager work with him in his last stop in Boston. Now, the haters out there will point out that Dombrowksi has been the GM or head of baseball operations for more losing teams (15) than winning ones (13). Three times, in fact, he was in charge of teams that lost 100 games, a dubious feat that even the lowly Phillies have avoided since 1961. In the end, he’s a likely future Hall of Famer as an executive and signals that the Phillies ownership is still trying to “win now”. I’m happy he’s with the Phillies. Now, let’s see if he can start things off right by re-signing JT Realmuto! There was some sad news from the Phillies organization since I last wrote, as Billy DeMars passed away at the age of 95 on December 10th. DeMars was the hitting coach for the 1980 World Series Champion team and helped guys like Larry Bowa, Garry Maddox and Mike Schmidt improve at the plate. No less than Pete Rose called him the best hitting coach he ever had and brought him with him to Cincinnati in 1995 when Rose was the player-manager there. R.I.P. Billy DeMars. My last baseball item is about the team in Cleveland as they have announced that after 115 years of being called the Indians, they are going to change their name. Team owner Paul Dolan has said “it’s time” and added “the name is no longer acceptable in our world.” Now, as for when exactly the name will change, that’s not so clear. Dolan says
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“we’ll be the Indians in 2021 and then after that, it’s a difficult and complex process to identify a new name and do all the things you do around activating that name. We are going to work at as quick a pace as possible while doing it right.” In basketball, the James Harden to the Sixers discussion doesn’t seem to be fading away, but Head Coach Doc Rivers is quick to point out it’s not coming from him. Rivers seems thrilled about getting to work with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid and early indications are that Tobias Harris might have a breakout season. Harris had his best season as a pro under Rivers with the Clippers, so it stands to reason that he might succeed after being reunited with Doc. All-Stars Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and veteran newcomers Seth Curry, Danny Green and Dwight Howard are getting a lot of attention, but don’t forget about Harris. He could be the “X” factor here as the Sixers have the potential to be really, really good. Not long after I wrote my last column, the Flyers announced they had signed 23-year-old defenseman Phil Myers to a three-year contract extension that carries an annual $2.55 million dollar cap hit. With Matt Niskanen retired, Myers might find himself on the top pairing with Ivan Provorov. Myers had 16 points and a plus-17 rating in 50 games as a rookie last season. Signing him now to the extension rewards his efforts and also helps the Flyers manage the cap in the next few seasons. A right-handed shot, Myers would be a natural to step into the spot vacated by
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Niskanen’s sudden retirement. Myers and Provorov even played one full game together last season when Niskanen had the flu. Stay tuned. My last item before I get to entertainment is to honor perhaps the only Dallas Cowboys fan I’ve ever truly LOVED. I wrote a few summers ago about my former pastor, the Rev. J. Scottie Griffin (pictured) as he would come to Avalon each summer and preach from the Wells Memorial Presbyterian Church there. Scottie was our pastor at my home church in Germantown from 1982-1987 and a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan. He would needle me from the pulpit about how his Cowboys were going to beat my Eagles, but it was always done out of love. He passed away last week, and I wanted to acknowledge him once again in this space as the best preacher I’ve ever heard. His ability to weave a story with scripture was second to none, and I hope no less than Tom Landry himself was there to greet Scottie at the pearly gates once he got to heaven! I’ll close with two items from entertainment as I’m having a blast watching old episodes of “ER” with my girlfriend’s son Michael on Pop-TV. You forget how riveting the NBC drama was, especially in the early seasons when every episode seemed to grab at your heart-strings. Watching it in 2020, I realize there would never be a “Grey’s Anatomy” without an “ER” first, so I tip my cap to the late Michael Crichton who created it, and to guys like John Wells and Christopher Chulack who breathed life into it allowing it to run for 15 seasons!
Lastly, did you catch “A Charlie Brown Christmas”the other night on PBS? Apple TV+ took a lot of flak (and deservedly so) for buying that program and putting it behind a pay-wall format. They did the right thing by making “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”and “A Charlie Brown Christmas”available for at least one free viewing on PBS on November 22nd and December 13th. If you missed them, you could sign up for AppleTV+, or wait until next year when hopefully they make them available for a one-time “free” viewing! I’ll close with the reminder to please be kind, wear your mask, and be patient. Let’s all stay SAFE until the vaccine becomes available to everyone.
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Pete has been the local "sports guy" at the Jersey Shore since 2004. After a decade with TV 40, he joined 97.3 ESPN radio to talk Eagles, Phillies, Sixers & Flyers with Mike Gill on "The SportsBash" each day from 2-6 p.m. Pete is proud to be a "voice" for the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic each June, and does emcee work for groups like the National Football Foundation, The Old Grad Awards, and The 200 Club of Atlantic County. You can hear Pete each Tuesday on 97.3 ESPN at 5:30p, and if you see him out & about in the community, he requests that you please say "Hi". Send comments to PBrooksT@aol.com
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Hydrogen fuel cells are created by taking water (H2O) and separating the hydrogen and oxygen atoms and storing the combusrecent Wall Street Journal article tible hydrogen in a fuel cell. Platinum comes dealt with platinum, its’ history into play both through the electrolysis proand future potential. Historically, cess of separating the 2 atoms and in the platinum was the most expensive storage of the hydrogen in the fuel cell. There of the three precious metals; gold, platinum is 4 times more platinum required for the fuel and palladium, due to its’ scarcity and use cell for a car than in the catalytic convertor, and since the European Union and China are in jewelry, industry and automobiles. Platicommitting to the use of hydrogen fuel cells num is primarily used in catalytic converters in the future, and since only platinum is suitcontaining 3-7 grams of the metal which are placed in the exhaust systems of cars and able for use in the fuel cells, the future may see the price of platinum reach new highs. trucks to scrub and remove harmful pollutants; byproducts of combustion engines. Another thought concerning platinum, Due to an interruption in the supply since palladium is so much more of platinum in 2008, the price rose expensive than platinum, there may to almost $2300 per ounce, but be a short term movement back to dropped rapidly to under $1000 per using platinum in catalytic converounce once the supply problem was tors, however with the increased use resolved. of electric cars and soon trucks, that The financial crisis of 2008 demand could be short lived. So, the drove up the price of all precious future of platinum rests with fuel metals until they peaked in 2011 Platinum Bar cells. (platinum did not reach its’ previous In 1997, the United States Mint, as peak of almost $2300 per ounce, but still an expansion of its’ Eagle program of mintwas higher than gold) and then continued ing coins in investment grade bullion, began a gradual decline when by 2015 platinum striking platinum coins in 1 ounce, half ounce, fell below $1000 per ounce and continued quarter ounce and tenth ounce sizes and in the fall to around $800 per ounce just prior both business and proof condition. In addito the Covid19 pandemic which once again tion, bars of platinum are available to those who may want to invest. And a comparison spurred all metals to higher prices. The decline in the price of platinum was I read concerning the amount of platinum caused by several factors. Since platinum in the world compared to gold, if you were was expensive, an alternative metal, pallato stand in a Olympic size swimming poll dium, was substituted for platinum in some with all the platinum in the world, it would catalytic converters, lessening the demand come up to your ankles, but all the gold in for the metal. (Ironically the price of palladithe world would fill 3 pools. I can’t verify the um is now higher than platinum was in 2008, accuracy of that statement, but I would be almost $2500 per ounce.) That coupled with available to try. Current price of platinum as of the writa move toward electric vehicles further lessened the demand for platinum. And with the ing of this article $990.00 per ounce. movement world wide toward eliminating gasoline powered cars and trucks, the need Douglas Keefe is the President for platinum should decline further, or will it? of Beachcomber Coins, Inc. Since 2015 there has actually been a He and his wife Linda operate surplus of platinum on the market, but that Beachcomber Coins and surplus is rapidly disappearing because of Collectibles, formally located in the upcoming need for the metal due to the Shore Mall and now located the movement away from cars, industries at 6692 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township in the old and homes that produce pollutants. The Wawa building. They also have “Green Deal” movement, as it is known. The satellite offices for buying only in proposed solution is the development of hyBrigantine (Saturday). Between drogen fuel cells that can be used to provide them, they have over 70 years power for cars, trucks and homes. The effort of experience buying and selling of producing hydrogen fuel cells has been coins, collectibles in precious underway for many years, but finally appears metals. to be reaching a point of cost effectiveness.
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day off with a bunch of friends just embarking on a carefree and joyous ride. Picture an alien, a king, and a bride, all partying their socks off and dancing carefree around a house with the melodic song playing in the background. It looked like one hell of a party. The video, which was all shot at Goldspiel’s house, was shot in just one take after only two full run throughs. This almost spontaneity is probably why the video has a deeply organic feel which is something often missed in over-produced music videos. It features several of the band’s friends, family, and fans, rocking out in the back yard and having the time of their life. Another one of their videos ,“Dirty UGLY” portrays a beautiful woman, resembling what can only be described as a modern day Eve, handling a giant boa constrictor which slivers through the band during the course of the video. Although the song was not about any one person in particular, it is meant to represent the sometimes juxtaposed inner and outer beauty of people you meet. Goldspiel explained how the band found inspiration from writing this song from general expe-
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a tching Christmas movies is a holiday tradition for many families. So much so that lines from popular movies are easily remembered and recognized. Those who can recite movies verbatim might enjoy testing their mettle with the following Christmas quiz loaded with memorable quotes from some holiday classics.
Match to these movies: __ A Santa Clause __ Home Alone __ A Christmas Story __ The Polar Express __ White Christmas __ The Simpsons Christmas __ Miracle on 34th Street __The Grinch Who Stole Christmas __ Elf __ Bad Santa __ Gremlins __ Muppets Christmas Carol __ The Holiday __ Babes in Toyland __ Nightmare Before Christmas __ A Chistmas Carol __ Jingle All The Way __ A Charlie Brown Christmas Movie Quotes Quiz 1. “It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags.” 2. “Uh, since the United States Government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed.” 3. “If TV has taught me anything, it’s that miracles always happen to poor kids at Christmas. It happened to Tiny Tim, it happened to Charlie Brown, it happened to The Smurfs, and it’s gonna happen to us!” 4. “I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200 shot range model air rifle.” 5. “Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale. Amen.” 6. “Iris, in the movies, we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason, you’re behaving like the best friend.”
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7. “Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we’re going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should be a part of it.” 8. “I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow.” 9. “We’re not just doing this for us. We’re doing it for the kids. For every kid who ever sat on Santa’s lap. For every little girl who left cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas night. For every little boy who opens a package Christmas morning and finds clothes instead of toys. It breaks my heart.” 10. “We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big Eastern syndicate you know.” 11. “I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to bear your company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?” 12. “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” 13. “Light the lamp, not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat! Put me out, put me out, put me out!” 14. “Tell me something, Billy. How come a cute little guy like this can turn into a thousand ugly monsters?” 15. “Wanna see some magic? OK, let’s watch you disappear!” 16. “That’s not ‘my’ Christmas! ‘My’ Christmas is filled with laughter, and joy... and this: my Sandy Claws outfit. I want you to make it.” 17. “That’s neither pig nor pork, it’s beef.” 18. “I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.” Answers On Page 46
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DOWN 1. Fishing pole 2. Olympic castaway? 3. Pre-euro money 4. Bamboo forest dwellers 5. *Like Express to the North Pole 6. Overthrow by argument 7. Miners' bounty, pl. 8. *Clarice, e.g. 9. Spans of time 10. Not a word? 11. Type of Christmas lights 13. Helen in France 14. Type of deadly flu 19. Lame or serge 22. "____'s the word" 23. *Like Bing Crosby's Christmas 24. Packers' quarterback 25. Like Hitler's Reich 26. Reject 27. Olden day calculators 28. The whole amount 29. *Henry F. Potter in "It's a Wonderful Life," e.g. 32. Oration station 33. *Will Ferrell's 2003 role 36. *Based on "A Christmas Carol," 1988 38. Port city in Japan 40. Ribonucleic acid 41. Affected or pretentious 44. Part of eye containing iris, pl. 46. Unwellness 48. Trees producing caffeine-containing nuts 49. Like a duel in France, usually 50. Smoke plus fog 51. At this point 52. Antonym of love 53. Unwritten exam 54. Number of baseball fielders 55. Dutch cheese 56. Edible tuber See Solution on Page 46
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Answers: 1. “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” 2. “Miracle on 34th Street” 3. “The Simpson’s Christmas” 4. “A Christmas Story” 5. “Home Alone” 6. “The Holiday” 7. “The Santa Clause” 8. “White Christmas” 9. “Jingle All the Way” 10. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” 11. “A Christmas Carol” 12. “The Polar Express” 13. “The Muppets Christmas Carol” 14. “Gremlins” 15. “Bad Santa” 16. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” 17. “Babes in Toyland” 18. “Elf”
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well. From the plain pine to some covered in ornaments and glitter, garden centers can hook you up with a real tree wreath to keep that pine smell right on your door. Wreaths can range from $1-$30 depending on your preference and how extravagant this want to make it. Bows Bows make everything a bit more celebratory. From presents under the tree to hanging off your curtains, don't be afraid to add an extra bow or two to the decoration checklist. Dollar stores have multiple bags of different fun colors to add pizzazz to your holiday scenery. Depending on the amount and size of bows you want this can cost you $1-$10. Lights Is it even Christmas without all the twinkling lights? I have seen them all, from the multicolor tree lights to the twinkling icicle lights hanging from the room. Lights add flair and magic to the home during the holidays. Many places offer boxes of lights in all different types, sizes, and colors. Be sure to read the boxes when buying in bulk! I don’t believe you can ever have
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too many lights, but if you were hoping to get all of the same kind you need to make sure you are double checking the boxes! Prices vary from store to store. Garland Does your mantle or hand railing look bare? Don’t overlook the miracle of garland. The extra shimmer and shine adds a more whimsical look to your holiday decorations. Garland doesn’t have to break your bank. A foot of it from the dollar store can turn any bare shelf from meh to pow! Wrapping the shiny string around handrails makes everything pop, and adds a bit more flair to what is normally so bare. However, if you have any furry friends that like to chew on shiny things, maybe we can skip this decoration. We get our garland from the Dollar Tree for $1!
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