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SNIPPETZ AGREES, IT IS

A WONDERFUL LIFE!

by Lindsey Harrison

ISSUE 582 • DECEMBER 24, 2012

“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?”

– Henry Travers as Clarence Oddbody in “It’s a Wonderful Life”

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he Christmas holiday is steeped in tradition.

Some families trim the tree while listening to their favorite Christmas music. Others prefer to spend their time in the kitchen, baking myriad cookies, cakes and other mouth-watering treats. But you’d really have to look hard to find anyone who doesn’t have a special movie that reminds them of Christmastime. “It’s A Wonderful Life” is one such movie that most people associate with the Christmas holiday. Snippetz takes a look at the film, the message and can’t find a single reason not to agree that it truly is a wonderful life.

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When Bailey wishes for things to go back to normal, naturally his wish is granted and he can return to his life having gained some perspective. The townspeople raise the $8,000 to keep him out of jail and he realizes that he has a wonderful life. And, of course, Oddbody finally earns his wings.

If you haven’t seen the movie, it might sound like a bit of a downer. A man who has always been self-sacrificing in order to help others finds himself on the brink of professional bankruptcy on Christmas Eve. Not exactly the definition of a feel-good Christmas-y movie, right? Don’t get discouraged, though. It ends on a high note.

A NOT-SO-WARM RECEPTION… It probably comes as a shock to some people that this film, which was voted No. 11 in the American Film Institute’s 100 Greatest American Movies of All Time, was initially received with, shall we say, mixed reviews. Following its premiere at the Globe Theatre in New York on Dec. 20, 1946, one writer for the New York Times wrote that “the weakness of this picture, from the reviewer’s point of view, is the sentimentality of it – it’s illusory concept of life.”

The premise is really two-fold. The first is that an Angel named Clarence Oddbody (Henry Travers) desperately wants to earn his wings. He is tasked with preventing George Bailey (James “Jimmy” Stewart) from committing suicide and helping him appreciate all the blessings Bailey has in his life. If he can accomplish this, Oddbody will earn his wings.

The other side of the story follows Bailey.

He has always put others’ needs before his own by setting aside his hopes and dreams (like traveling and college). All this generosity doesn’t prevent a mistake made by his Uncle Billy (Thomas Mitchell), which results in an $8,000 deficit to his business accounts. Realizing that he could face prosecution for misappropriation of funds, Bailey gets drunk, crashes his car and then decides he is worth more dead than alive.

The movie was released for general viewing on Jan. 7, 1947 and grossed $3.3 million at the box office. This equated to a loss of $525,000 at the box office for RKO, the film’s production company.

More reviews followed, both good and bad. The Federal Bureau of Investigation weighed in on the film in a memo that stated: “With regard to the picture “It’s a Wonderful Life,” (names redacted) stated in substance that the film represented rather obvious attempts to discredit bankers by casting Lionel Barrymore (Henry F. Potter, the villainous banker who attempts to

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Bailey attempts to jump from a bridge to commit suicide but Oddbody beats him to the punch. Bailey rescues him instead of taking his own life. In his inebriated state, Bailey remains despondent and wishes that he had never been born. Oddbody grants his wish and shows Bailey what the world would have been like for his family and friends in that event. Things are not pretty.

overrun Bedford Falls and take control of Bailey’s company) as a ‘scrooge-type’ so that he would be the most hated man in the picture. This, according to these sources, is a common trick used by Communists. In addition, (names redacted) stated that, in his opinion, this picture deliberately maligned the upper class, attempting to show the people who had money were mean and despicable characters.”

OOPS If “It’s A Wonderful Life” can be considered a box office flop, it is said to be in large part due to the fact that the production company RKO failed to renew the copyright on it. In those days, a copyright only lasted 27 years, so by 1973 RKO should have renewed it. But they didn’t so when T.V. stations got wind of this little misstep, they began to run the movie as part of their Christmas lineup. Naturally, people began to watch it because it was being broadcast directly to them and eventually it became the classic that it is today. No one has ever been blamed for this mishap, nor has anyone admitted to it.

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Continued from Page 2 • RKO (the film’s production company) created “chemical snow” specifically for this movie. They hoped to avoid the need to dub dialogue in snow scenes which was often needed with earlier types of artificial snow. It was usually made from crushed cornflakes.

• Capra visited Seneca Falls, New York in 1945 and the town claims that he modeled Bedford Falls (the town in which the movie takes place) after it. To date, the town still holds an annual “It’s A Wonderful Life Festival” in December.

• Seneca Falls also opened The Hotel Clarence in 2009 to pay homage to Clarence Oddbody.

• Lionel Barrymore bet Donna Reed who played Mary Hatch, Bailey’s childhood friend and eventually his wife, that she didn’t know how to milk a cow. Reed won the bet when she successfully milked a cow on set.

• Mr. Gower’s drugstore, which was where Bailey worked when he was younger, featured the following products and advertisements: Paterson tobaccos pies; Coca-Cola; Lucky Strike cigarettes; Camel cigarettes; Chesterfield cigarettes; Penetro cough syrup; Vaseline hair tonic; Pepto-Bismol; The Saturday Evening Post; and Bayer Aspirin.

• The film received five Academy award nominations: Best Picture for Frank Capra; Best Director for Frank Capra; Best Actor for James Stewart; Best Editing for William Hornbeck; and Best Sound Recording for John Aalberg.

• Jimmy Stewart gave an interview to Michael Parkinson in 1973 and said that “It’s A Wonderful Life,” out of all the movies he ever made, was his favorite.

• In the movie, Bailey’s younger brother Harry returns home from college with his new bride, Ruth. The family throws a welcome home party for the couple and Uncle Billy gets drunk. Bailey points him in the right direction to get home and Uncle Billy staggers off. During filming, while Uncle Billy is off-camera (presumably wandering home), there’s a loud crash and Uncle Billy yells, “I’m all right! I’m all right!”

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Why do I think that happened? Because that’s the kind of impact this little baby has had on people around the world for well over two thousand years. When they take a good look at that little baby born behind the motel in that smelly barn, their lives are changed. They go from Scrooge to saint, from taker to giver, from tightwad to philanthropist, from miser to minister.

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“You are standing up to your knees in the slime of a waterlogged trench. It is the evening of 24 December 1914 and you are on the dreaded Western Front….” www.firstworldwar.com/features/ christmastruce.htm All kinds of Christmas Crafts….. need ornaments for the tree?...need a project for the kids?...need a centerpiece for the Christmas Dinner Table?....look no further!!!!!! www.enchantedlearning.com/ crafts/christmas Christmas Humor!!! humormatters.com/holidays/ xmas.htm Visit Santa's Workshop, take part in a Christmas story, play games, and visit the toy shop.

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was the oldest licensed driver in the United States. In his nearly 75 years on the road, Hall never got a speeding ticket or citation of any kind.

â&#x20AC;˘ On Dec. 30, 1853, the United States acquires 30,000 square miles of land in what is now southern New Mexico and Arizona for $15 million. The purchase settled the dispute over the location of the Mexican border west of El Paso, Texas, and established the final boundaries of the southern United States.

â&#x20AC;˘ On Dec. 26, 1917, during World War I, President Woodrow Wilson announces the nationalization of many of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s railroads. The Railroad Control Act stated that within 21 months of a peace treaty, the railroads would be returned to their owners.

In March 1920, the railroads became private property once again.

â&#x20AC;˘ On Dec. 28, 1869, the Knights of Labor, a labor union of tailors in Philadelphia, holds the first Labor Day ceremonies in American history. In 1894, Congress designated the first Monday in September a legal holiday for all federal employees and the residents of the District of Columbia.

â&#x20AC;˘ On Dec. 27, 1932, at the height of the Great Depression, thousands of people turn out for the opening of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Radio City Music Hall was designed as a palace for the people -- a place of beauty where ordinary folks could see high-quality entertainment. It remains the largest indoor theater in the world.

â&#x20AC;˘ On Dec. 29, 1878, the first game is played between two teams of the first professional baseball league in Cuba. Baseball was introduced in Cuba around 1864, when some students returned home from studying in the United States and introduced their fellow islanders to the bat and ball.

â&#x20AC;˘ On Dec. 24, 1979, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty of 1978. Within days, the Soviets had secured the capital of Kabul after overcoming fierce but brief resistance from the Afghan army.

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CELEBRATE CRANBERRIES

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f you’re planning a festive holiday meal, don’t forget to celebrate with cranberries. Cranberries often are associated with the holidays, but their nutritious tastiness is worth having anytime. Like many fruits, cranberries are high in fiber and vitamin C and low in calories and fat. A fresh cup of these tangy berries has 5 grams of fiber and 24 percent of the vitamin C the average person needs in a day, but just 51 calories. Use fresh, frozen or unsweetened dried berries for the best nutritive value.

Cranberries are packed with antioxidants that may help maintain heart health and reduce cholesterol. The tannins in cranberries might help prevent gum disease and urinary tract infections. In the lab, cranberries prevent bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract and the gum line.

According to the November 2010 edition of the Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter, “trials investigating cranberry intake and urinary-tract infections showed that there has been some benefit established in reducing the number of infections in women.”

Cranberry juice is often the form used when deliberately seeking to prevent infection.

The fluid in the juice does help maintain hydration, which is known to help prevent infection. Cranberries are very tart and are often consumed in combination with sugar.

For example, a glass of cranberry juice cocktail has about 30 grams of sugar and 137 calories.

This wonderful recipe uses a cranberries combined with figs and apples to add punch to a delicious roasted pork tenderloin.

(Additional information provided by Janet Eckert, Regional Nutrition and Health Education specialist, Harrison County, University of Missouri Extension.)

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CRANBERRY AND FIG CHUTNEY

1 cup apple juice or apple cider 1 medium Gala, Fuji or Granny Smith apple, peeled, stem and core removed and chopped 1/2 cup snipped, dried figs 3/4 cup packed brown sugar or granulated sugar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 (12-ounce) pork tenderloins 3 tablespoons honey mustard 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 6 green onions, tops and white ends, diced (optional) Hot cooked brown or long grain rice (optional)

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1. For the chutney: In a small, heavy saucepan, stir together the cranberries, apple juice, apples, figs, sugar, rosemary and 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the chutney reaches the desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

2. Cut each tenderloin crosswise into six pieces (12 pieces total), about 1-inch thick.

Press each piece with the palm of your hand to an even thickness. Mix the mustard together with the remaining salt and pepper, and the poultry seasoning. Coat each piece with the mustard mixture evenly on both sides.

3. Pour the oil into a large, nonstick skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Place the pork in batches in a hot skillet. Do not overcrowd. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the pork is slightly pink in the center and the juices run clear, turning once halfway through cooking time. Do not overcook.

4. Place cooked pork on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Add more oil to the pan as needed. Continue cooking, a few pieces at a time, until all the pieces are done.

5. Place 2 pork medallions on each dinner plate. Serve with hot cooked rice. Spoon some of the warm chutney over pork.

Sprinkle with green onions, if desired. Pass remaining chutney. Makes 6 servings.

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2. COMICS: What comic hero has a nemesis named Ming the Merciless?

3. TELEVISION: Where were the characters of “Laverne and Shirley” employed in Milwaukee?

4. ARCHITECTURE: Who invented the geodesic dome?

5. LITERATURE: What were the names of “The Three Musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas?

6. MOVIES: What male actor starred in the 1981 film “Arthur,” and who was his leading lady?

7. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the island country of Sri Lanka located?

8. CHEMISTRY: What is the Periodic Table symbol for zinc?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What nickname did author Tom Wolfe give the 1970s?

10. LANGUAGE: What are corsairs?

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1. When was the last time the Chicago White Sox finished last in their division?

2. True or false: In his only season as manager of the Minnesota Twins, Billy Martin led the team to the playoffs.

3. Who led the NFL in rushing the one year that Cleveland’s Jim Brown didn’t during his nine-year NFL career?

4. How many times has Brigham Young’s men’s basketball team made the NCAA Tournament without ever reaching the Final Four?

5. Name the first eighth-seeded NHL team to eliminate a No. 1 and a No. 2 seed in the same season.

6. In 2012, Kamron Doyle (14 years, 218 days old) became the youngest bowler to finish in the top three in a PBA event. Who had been the youngest?

7. Who was the youngest U.S. boxer to win an Olympic gold medal?

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1. In “The 12 Days of Christmas,” how many maids milking, ladies dancing and lords leaping are there?

2. Name the boy who sang “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.”

3. Who wrote and sang “Pretty Paper”?

4. Which Christmas song was made famous in 1957 by Bobby Helms?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop, And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler ‘Stop!’ (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) you can find the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (13).

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New DVD Releases for Week of December 24, 2012 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Looper” (R) -- Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) has a good job as one of the hit men who hang out in the year 2044, waiting for the future-mob to send victims back in time for execution. It all changes the day his futureself (Bruce Willis) is sent back. Young Joe hesitates on the trigger, and old Joe escapes.

Now the young Joe has to murder himself from 30 years in the future, or be murdered as a young man by his angry boss.

This is an action thriller with enough sense to keep things moving at a brisk and tense pace. Although super-nerds may be let down by the lack of meticulous exposition about time travel, “Looper” keeps the rest of us reeled in and skillfully plays on the deeper themes in the story.

“Something Better Somewhere Else” (R) -- This collection of four short films shows just how much storytelling can be done in a small amount of time with relatively little said aloud. The four shorts have a similar theme of “things about to change.” One follows a man leaving a job he hates, and the subtle developments that turn up during a farewell round of drinks. Each one has great strength in the details. The stories are short, subtle and satisfying. It’s a refreshing change of pace from bloated Hollywood productions and hyperactive attention-grabbing media.

“The Well Digger’s Daughter” (NR) -This remake of a French melodrama has the look and feel of a dear family antique -- pretty, old-fashioned and a bit stuffy. The titular daughter, Patricia (Astrid BergesFrisbey, looking like an idyllic painting come to life), is gorgeous and cultured, despite her working-class background. She apparently does a lot of strolling through fields of flowers near dusty country roads.

She falls in love with the handsome son of a local rich man. He flies a biplane and takes her on his motorcycle. Their love has to struggle against class barriers and World War I.

DOG OF THE WEEK “The Words” (PG-13) -- Behold, a story so pretentious and unmoving that the studio, in its mercy, decided to quietly release the DVD on Christmas Eve. The movie centers on Bradley Cooper’s character, who is a

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writer in a story within a story being told

by Dennis Quaid. Jeremy Irons shows up in Cooper’s storyline, and tells a quick storywithin-a-story-within-a-story.

The movie beats you over the head with messages about plagiarism, fictional worlds, guilt and all kinds of things that just go nowhere. The story gets so wrapped up in itself with so little to say that you wouldn’t mind a little plagiarism, so long as it’s interesting.

TV RELEASES “Justified: The Complete Third Season” “Wiggles: The Wiggles Celebration” “Gabriel Iglesias Presents: Stand-Up Revolution -- Season Two” “Lazy Town: Super Sports Show W/Fitness Dvd” “Nick Jr. Favorites: We Love Our Friends”

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Be assured that your efforts to make this holiday special for everyone won’t go unnoticed by those who could make some important changes in your life.

1. Dancing 2. Flash Gordon 3. Shotz Brewery 4. Richard Buckminster Fuller 5. Aramis, Athos and Porthos 6. Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli 7. Off the coast of India 8. Zn 9. The “Me” Decade 10. Privately owned warships

DECEMBER 24, 2012

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An old adversary wants to make amends over the holidays.

The decision is yours. But wouldn’t it be nice to share the upcoming new year with another friend?

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. It was 1989, when they were 69-92.

2. True. The Twins won the A.L. West in 1969.

3. Green Bay’s Jim Taylor rushed for 1,474 yards in 1962.

4. The Cougars have been to 27 NCAA Tournaments.

5. The Los Angeles Kings, in 2012.

6. Wesley Low, at 14 years, 344 days old, finished third in a PBA event earlier in 2012.

7. Jackie Fields was 16 when won a gold medal in the featherweight division in 1924.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Eight maids, nine ladies and 10 lords. The song dates back to the 1700s in England, with a possible French origin.

In France, it’s eight cows, nine bulls and 10 pigeons.

2. Jimmy Boyd, age 13, in 1952. Unfortunately for Boyd, in his haste to get away from novelty songs, he turned down “Jambalaya,” written by Hank Williams.

3. Willie Nelson wrote the song in 1963, but it was first recorded by Roy Orbison.

4. “Jingle Bell Rock.” The song has been widely used, including in the 1987 film “Lethal Weapon.”

5. “Frosty the Snowman,” first recorded in 1950 by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys. In 1954, a black-and-white animated three-minute short “Frosty” cartoon was created.

This classic can be found online at YouTube.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) As news of your work gets around, expect to receive a special holiday “gift” from influential contacts who could help you launch your new projects in the new year.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Instead of fussing over what you didn’t do to prepare for the holidays, relax and enjoy the kudos for a job truly well done. A happy surprise awaits you early next year.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The best way to shake off lingering holiday blues is to join loved ones in the fun and festivities of this special time. A confusing situation starts to make sense in upcoming weeks.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Special emotional rewards mark this holiday time for Leos and Leonas who are able to open up to new relationships and the possibilities they offer in the upcoming year.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your efforts to make the holidays especially memorable for some people will be rewarded in some unexpected (but very welcome) ways in the upcoming year.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Lots of folks want you to light up their holiday parties. But try to take some quiet time ‘twixt those glittering galas to spend with some very special people.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) While the current round of holiday revels has your social life on the fast track, someone special might want to keep pace with you next year, as well.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Enjoy all the fun you deserve at this holiday time. However, don’t lose sight of the need to check out some of the changes the new year is expected to bring.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) What happens during this holiday time can help clear up some of the confusion jeopardizing a once-stable relationship. Follow your instincts on what to do next.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your holidays are brightened by new friends eager to become part of your life. But don’t forget to spend time with that one special person.

(You know who!)

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hristmas is upon us and soon the New Year. In the household where I grow up the days leading up to Christmas was the time of preparation. The tree would be put up and the house decorated for the holidays. It was a wonderful time. However before any of the celebrations my Mom would “tidy up the house.” This meant, for us kids, cleaning everything that did not move.

Now, before 2013 is upon us, is a good time to tidy up your financial house. Here are a few items you might consider that could very well prepare your financial house for the New Year.

Roth IRA Conversion Income taxes today are at near their all-time lows. Given the current state of affairs in Washington it is not unreasonable to think that taxes will increase. By converting your IRA and paying the taxes due you eliminate any future taxes on the appreciation of and distributions from your IRA account.

RMD All traditional IRAs, 403(B) and employer-sponsored retirement accounts have required minimum distributions for those over the age of 70 1/2. The tax penalties for failing to take the full distribution are quite severe. So check to make sure you are in compliance.

Beneficiaries Review your beneficiaries on your insurance policies, including your long term care policies, annuities and retirement accounts. Make sure that the names, social security numbers, birth dates and addresses are up to date.

401(k) For 2012 the maximum contribution limit for a 401(k) is $17,000. Remember that all contributions must be made by year end. For IRAs the contribution limit is $5,000 ($6,000 if you are over age 50) and you have until April 15, 2013 to make those contributions.

more favorably for financial aid purposes. Given the financial uncertainty we are facing, now may be a good time to move funds set aside for college funding to a 529 plan.

Gifting The annual non charitable gifting limit for 2012 is $13,000 – $65,000 if made to a 529 plan. For charitable gifts there are no set limits. Just make sure your gift is received by your favored organization by December 31 and if you are planning to take a tax deduction get a receipt.

Investing Given the prospect of higher taxes, awareness of the impact of taxation of your investments will become increasingly important. By reviewing your investments with an eye on taxation you may find that increasing your portfolio allocation in tax deferred and tax free investments could be of real benefit.

With the holiday season comes the dreams and promises of the New Year. By making the time to tidy up your financial house you will have laid the foundation upon which those promises and dreams are built.

On a personal note: I want wish each of you a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year. It is your readership, your kind words and support that has inspired me through the years. Thank you. I truly appreciate all that you have given me.

“This day in David’s city a savior has been born to you, the Messiah and Lord.”

Luke 2: 11 Chuck Maher is a Certified Financial PlannerTM practitioner specializing in Christian values based financial planning and investing. He can be reached at chuck@chuckmahercfp.com, locally at (719) 481-0549.

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Also, documentary evidence is not required for items under $75, even if they collectively exceed $75. However, a record in most cases will be required by the IRS in the event your tax return is examined. Please understand that keeping all receipts is still the best procedure for minimizing tax complications regardless of the $75 caveat. Credibility is critical if you are required to present your proof to the IRS- make life easy, and be organized.

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