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Finding the joy in the holidays ●●

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s I write this, I am knee deep in Christmas decoration boxes, tangled light strings, miscellaneous pieces of indoor and outdoor wreaths and garland, we have collected through the years. The garland leaves the tell tale green pine needles everywhere and my dogs are tearing into it all. I am feeling anything but joyful. In fact looking at all this clutter and chaos could turn this Christmas lover into a Grinch. Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by the holidays? Between the decorations, shopping, baking, hosting and attending parties, I feel exhausted before it even begins! December is no doubt the busiest month of the year. Here are six strategies that have helped me to regain my sometimes-elusive holiday joy.

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along or if someone will like their gift, embrace a childlike wonder of these unknowns. It feels so much better and releases us from the useless burden of worry. ●● Borrow from your past. Favorite holiday memories can have a powerful effect. Consider making cookies from your childhood, watching an old movie, listening to a particular song, or even reading a treasured children's book. ●● Volunteer at a shelter or hospital. Spending time serving those who are in more difficult situations than we are at the moment, has many benefits. It offers a huge reality check on how fortunate we are and it reminds us that the best gift truly is the gift of giving, especially when it's done without expectation of anything in return. Hoping you find one or maybe even all of these, to be helpful. Wishing you a joyful holiday season with your loved ones.

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RECIPE FOR HOLIDAY JOY: I will do the best I can within my ability and capacity of time, money, and energy to make the holidays special. I may or may not be able to do everything I would prefer to do. Other people may or may not approve of my choices or appreciate my efforts. I might burn the cookies or forget to wrap a present or arrive later than I said I would to an event. That's OK. I'm human.

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A Hidden Gem of South Jersey — Winding Creek Alpaca Farm

By Tammy Thornton

any years ago, our neighbor, “Dr. Bob” traveled to Machu Picchu and brought back an interesting alpaca scarf for my husband, complete with alpacas woven into the fabric. Dr. Bob was ahead of the trend because, since that time, alpacas have become all the rage. Their soft, warm, hypo-allergenic fiber makes it a popular choice for blankets, scarves, gloves, and hats. Fortunately, you don’t need to travel to Peru to see these beautiful and comical-looking animals. Winding Creek Alpaca Farm is located at 1148 Somers Point Road in Egg Harbor Township and is easily accessible for our Shore Local readers. Owners Mike and Sheri von Fischer began raising alpacas in 2014 at a starter farm in Southampton, New Jersey. They moved to their current 22-acre Egg Harbor Township location last year to increase the herd, now standing at 22 Huacaya alpacas. They also board three horses. Their mission is to “breed only the finest alpacas, educate the public about these wonderful creatures, and to ensure (their) animals have strong, happy, and healthy lives.” A visit to the farm is a delight. The docile animals love to eat, and

Socks, gloves, hats, and much more can be purchased at the Winding Creek Alpaca Farm store bags of grain can be purchased for a small fee to hand-feed them. Visitors can interact up close and personal with the alpacas and are permitted to stand inside the pen with the friendly animals. Guided 45-minute tours are also available on weekends by reservation only at 10 a.m, 12 p.m., 2 p.m., or by appointment. The tours offer a closer, hands-on, educational look at the farm where visitors may see baby alpacas (called cria) and their moms. Picnic lunches are welcome at the farm and a little shop offers everything alpaca, including socks, scarves, gloves, hats, and alpaca-themed pillows. The farm is also available for birthday parties, bridal showers, or baby showers. Want the alpacas to come to you? Book an off-site visit and invite the alpacas to join your special event. The farm has big plans for spring including alpaca yoga and building a new walking path for guided walking tours with the alpacas. More information about week-

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Tonya Smith of Somers Point poses with Bumble the alpaca. end visits and tours can be found on their website windingcreekalpacas. com or their Facebook page. Reservations are a must for tours. Use the website or call Sheri at 609-7608566.

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Events & Happenings Holiday Light Show at Historic Smithville ▶Now ▶ –January 5th from 5:308:30pm 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville Christmas Trees made from over 50,000 Christmas lights magically float on 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 while reflecting off the water’s surface. The show can be seen from either side of the village and runs in loops of 30 minutes, so anytime you arrive you will be able to catch the entire show. Clay Station Holiday Ceramics at Goji ▶Friday, ▶ December 6th from 5-7pm 520 New Rd. Somers Point Stop into Goji and enjoy some of your favorite food and drinks and, while there, have some fun with pottery painting. You’ll be able to select an ornament to decorate, can paint a holiday themed piece, or can even make your very own gift for the holiday season. Unfinished ceramic pieces will be available for selection and prices will range from $10-$30. Santa & Mrs. Claus at Smithville Village Greene ▶Friday, ▶ December 6th from 6-7pm 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.

Galloway Community Services presents Santa’s Arrival in Galloway. Bring your cameras to get photo-ops with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Admission is free, so bring the whole family. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Colonial Inn. Margate Winter Wonderland Party & Toy Drive ▶Friday, ▶ December 6th from 6-9pm Margate Baseball Field off Jerome & Amherst Aves. on Edgemar The Ventnor, Margate and Longport Police and Fire Unions are hosting a spectacular Winter Wonderland Party and 5th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Donate new, unwrapped toys to children in need in Atlantic County. Plus, enjoy pictures with Santa, train rides, Christmas tree lighting, Menorah raising, refreshments, face painting and more. All new, unwrapped toys will be donated to the Atlantic County Toys for Kids Program. Ocean City Christmas Parade ▶Friday, ▶ December 6th at 6pm Asbury Ave. from 6th – 11th Streets Registration information is available at ocnj.us/christmas-parade. For more

information, please call 609-399-6111. Somers Point Holiday Parade ▶Friday, ▶ December 6th at 6:30pm Shore Road to City Hall Somers Point’s annual parade goes down Shore Road, ending at City Hall with Firetrucks, Santa, Float Contest and much more. Afterwards, there will be a tree lighting and Santa Claus inside City Hall for pictures and a special gift. Complimentary refreshments provided. Painting for Patcong Creek ▶▶Friday, December 6th at 6:30pm Seashore Science Center 599 Marks Rd. Somers Point The Patcong Creek Foundation will host its annual Painting for Patcong Creek holiday crab shell painting fundraiser, along with a private showing of the documentary “On the Line: The Story of America’s Largest Crabbing Tournament.” Children can join in on the fun by painting clam shells, making this a fun evening for the whole family. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Seating is limited. Visit assaultonpatcongcreek.com for more information.

Glad Tidings We Bring! by Mainland Choral Society ▶Friday, ▶ December 6th at 7:30pm Christ Episcopal Church 157 Shore Rd. Somers Point The Mainland Choral Society community chorus will present Glad Tidings We Bring! next Friday, December 6th. The group is conducted by Stephen A. Beddia, Organist/Choir Director of Our Lady of Sorrows, and accompanied by Debra Roland. A free-will offering will be taken, with a suggested donation of $10. For further information, contact Steve Beddia, Conductor, at 609-4327876. Swing Into Christmas ▶Friday, ▶ December 6th at 8pm Resorts Atlantic City Don’t miss a night of merriment songs of the season, comedy & magic all performed by a lineup of Atlantic City’s Greatest Stars, featuring Jim “The Singing Lifeguard” Craine & the Atlantic City Allstar Band, “Gentleman Jim” Huffstickler, Atlantic City’s Songstress Suzie Neustadter, Leslie’s Dance Studio of Margate and other surprise special guests. Admission is Free for everyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy for the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots. Visit resortsac.com for more details.

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Somers Point Free Children’s Tree Trimming Afternoon ▶Saturday, ▶ December 7th from 12-2pm Senior Citizens Center 22 N. Ambler Rd. Somers Point Community Education & Recreation will host a free afternoon of children’s tree trimming. Kids will learn about the ways trees were decorated in Early America, using traditional materials such as fruits, “candlesticks” and fabrc. The decorations they create will be hung on the Somers Mansion tree in preparation for the Tree Lighting Saturday night at 5pm. For more information, please call the CER Office at 609-927-2053 ext. 3101 or visit somerspointfun.com. Ventnor City Twilight Holiday Parade ▶Saturday, ▶ December 7th at 5pm Ventnor Ave. from Derby to Troy Join the Annual Ventnor City Twilight Holiday Parade this Saturday night. Block Party to follow at Ventnor and New Haven Avenues. Everyone is welcome. Enjoy marching bands, kids activities, vendors, food trucks, an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. Rain date is Sunday, December 8th. Visit ventnorcity. org for additional information. Luminary Light Festival ▶Saturday, ▶ December 7th from 5-7pm Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City You’re invited to decorate and personalize a luminary bag in honor of a family

member, friend, beloved pet, or just for fun. Guests will fit their luminaries with beach sand and a castle, and position the bag around Atlantic City’s own beacon of light and cottage. Tickets are $20 per person and luminaries and supplies will be provided. Enjoy live violin music and sing-along caroling with popular tunes by the Music Studio of Linwood. Sip a glass of wine or beer and savor a cheese nibble, the company of family & friends and toast the season. Please call 609-449-1360 for reservations. A Christmas Carol Porch Performance ▶Saturday, ▶ December 7th at 6pm Starting at 37 Somers Ave, Somers Point Enjoy a holiday Porch Performance of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol.” Join us for a quirky and humorous rendition by Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company at 37 Somers Ave. for Act One, then we will visit three additional porches in the Historic Bayfront District for the remaining acts. The evening will culminate at Gregory’s Restaurant at 900 Shore Rd. where light holiday refreshments will be served. This is a free family event and all are welcome to attend. S & L Players present an Evening of Comedy & Carols ▶Saturday, ▶ December 7th at 7pm

Ocean Heights Presbyterian Church 2116 Ocean Heights Ave. EHT Join the S & L Players and Packaged Goods Orchestra for a wonderful evening of laughter and song. The S & L Players will present monologues from Richard

Dresser’s Rounding Third and then they will debut Sam Sardina’s newest original comedy, Lucky Numbers. Then, sing along with the Packaged Goods Orchestra as they present lighthearted holiday music and other feel-good songs to get you in the spirit of the season. For more information, call Sam at 609-457-8689. Atlantic City Police Foundation Designer Handbag Bingo ▶Sunday, ▶ December 8th from 3-8pm Quaremba Hall 10 N. Mississippi Ave. Visit facebook.com/atlanticcitypolice-

foundation for tickets and more information. Longport Holiday Concert ▶Sunday, ▶ December 8th at 7pm Church of the Redeemer 20th & Atlantic Ave. The Longport Historical Society Holiday Concert will be held on Sunday, December 8th. The program will be presented by the Mainland Choral Society. Meet your neighbors in the Guild Hall after the concert for homemade cookies and treats. Free admission. Art Workshop with Renee Leopardi ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 10th from 11:30am-2pm Nashville North Studios 210 New Rd. Suite 8, Linwood Renee Leopardi is an accomplished artist and does beautiful Pastel works. This workshop will be a participating class where you will be using the same image and utilizing her techniques. Supply list available. Space is limited. $35 in advance; $45 at the door. Visit facebook.com/nashvillenorthstudios to register. Second Friday at Noyes Arts Garage ▶Friday, ▶ December 13th from 5-8pm 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City Please join Noyes Arts Garage as they present their 2019 Holiday Party. This month’s Opening Receptions include the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival and The Tracing Community by Vincent

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Atlantic City Christmas Parade ▶Saturday, ▶ December 14th at 2pm Atlantic City Boardwalk The 3rd Annual Atlantic City Christmas Parade will be held next Saturday, December 14th. Enjoy the sights and sounds of marching bands, thundering drums, motorcycles, dressed up trucks and amazing floats. The parade route is from Vermont Ave. & Albany Ave. Parties will be set up at Bass Pro Shops and Tropicana. Brunch with Santa ▶Sunday, ▶ December 15th at 11:30am VFW Post 1963 301 JFK Blvd. Sea Isle City VFW Post 1963 will host a Brunch with Santa for local children up to age 10. Families are asked to register by December 9th by calling the Recreation Office at 609263-0050. Atlantic City Events ▶Jingle: ▶ A Whimsical Wonderland Now – December 30th Tropicana Showroom ▶Tickets ▶ are $30 for adults; $10 for children The Tropicana Showroom is transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland with our family-friendly holiday show, Jingle. Witness grace and glamour as dancers twirl across the stage in dazzling

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an unforgettable Christmas journey at The Concert Venue. With sensational sets, nostalgic songs, a dazzling cast and the highest kicking chorus dancers this side of the North Pole. Santa’s Christmas Wonderland is a must see for the entire family. The Cult: A Sonic Temple ▶Friday, ▶ December 13th at 8pm Sound Waves at Hard Rock Tickets start at $39 O.A.R.: The Mighty Fall Tour ▶Saturday, ▶ December 14th at 8pm Tropicana Showroom Tickets start at $68

Community Events

Mitten Tree at Longport Borough Hall 2305 Atlantic Ave. The Longport Historical Society will sponsor their annual Mitten Tree in Borough Hall during the month of December. Items requested are: gloves, mittens, scarves, hats and “fun” underwear for young children. Donations are distributed through local school nurse’s offices and charitable groups Stories, Stay & Play ▶Fridays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Suggested for ages 1 ½ to 3. Support your child’s early literacy skills by hearing enjoyable stories, singing songs & making a quick craft. Stay and play in the Brigantine branch kids’ room afterwards. Siblings welcome. Dickens of a Holiday ▶Saturday, ▶ December 7th from 10am4pm Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Open to all. Celebrate “Dickens of a Holiday” and get a jump start on your holiday shopping by visiting our annual craft fair. The library offers two floors of vendors. Proceeds benefit the Atlantic County Library Foundation. Storytime University ▶Saturdays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

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Internationally recognized magician Chad Juros mixes a blend of magic, juggling and comedy along with lots of audience participation for an enjoyable afternoon of family fun. Dungeons & Dragons ▶Saturdays ▶ from 2-5pm Atlantic County Library EHT 1 Swift Dr. Teens and young adults are invited to run their own Dungeons & Dragons game with supplies and snacks provided by the library. This event will occur every Saturday. Mouse-Around Mondays ▶Mondays ▶ at 6pm Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Open to adults. Registration requested. Learn computer basics, such as mousing skills, creating Word documents and surfing the internet. Gathering Wool ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 10am Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome. Young Adult Stress Relief Group ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 4:30pm Stockton Campus Center Meeting Room 2 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway Students, non-students and “Twenty-Somethings” meet every Tuesday at Stockton University. Topics include common young adult issues, stress management, family problems, roommate issues and more. There is no cost to attend. Pro-

Chad Juros vided by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County in partnership with The Wellness Center at Stockton University. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or e-mail jangelini@mahnj.org. Pajama Story Night with Grandfather Joe ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 10th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Open to all. Put on your PJ’s and join us for an evening of festive tales, a singalong featuring Grandfather Joe & yummy holiday treats. Wrap It Up: Holiday Gift Wrapping ▶Wednesday, ▶ December 11th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Open to all. Wrap your gifts at the library as we come together for an evening of holiday cheer. Bring your own paper to share or use the wrapping supplies provided by the library.

Anxiety and Depression Support Group ▶Thursdays ▶ at 10am AtlantiCare Behavioral Health 120 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton This peer-led group is offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness/recovery as well as discussion of relationships and other related topics. For more information, call 609-652-3800. Welcome Warriors ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6pm Stockton University Academic Spine Building, F-Wing Corridor 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway Welcome Warriors is an all-veterans meeting on topics such as employment, adjusting to civilian life, relationships/family and more. For more information, call 609652-3800 ext. 308 or jangelini@mhanj.org. Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave. Open to adults and teens. If you crochet, knit or do any other type of needlecraft, this is your club. Classes in Art The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round. Workshops range in pottery, watercolor, oil & acrylics, pottery, pastels, jewelry making and mosaic. Classes are $20 each. Beginners welcome! Pre-registration is required. Call 609-823-7952 or visit ventnorarts.org for more information.

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very holiday season, the students at St Joseph’s Regional School in Somers Point visit Shore Medical Center to sing their favorite Christmas songs. Seeing these carolers is always a highlight of the year. There are so many wonderful things happening like this throughout Somers Point, and I wanted to take this opportunity to share them with you so that you and your family can get ready for Santa’s arrival. On a personal note, thank you so much for reading my column this year. I have received a lot of positive feedback on it, and those comments make it all worthwhile. I wish you and your families a joyous and safe holiday season. The holidays in Somers Point all start with the Holiday Parade and City Hall Tree Lighting on December

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6th at 6:30 pm. Come see Santa on his festive float, as he is accompanied by a live music experience that you will be sure to never forget. Before hitting the holiday parade, do not forget to make a stop at the Great Bay Holiday Open House Gallery. The free exhibit will include unique hand crafted items and artwork done by various artists To add to this eventful week there will be three more fantastic events for the holidays on Saturday, December 7. These free to attend events include holiday activities for children such as Christmas tree trimming, hosted by The Community Education Recreation Office. Somers Mansion will be hosting its annual tree lighting event with the addition of the sound of the beautiful “Village Carolers”. Finally, after a long day of merriment, grab the family and come see the holiday porch performance of “A Christmas Carol” (refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the show). On Sunday afternoon at 1 pm, there will be Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Service and all are welcomed and encouraged to attend and support those involved during the tragic events that took place De-

cember 7, 1941. After that, you can come enjoy the jazz piano sounds of John Colianni at Gregory’s restaurant from 1:30 to 3pm. Somers Point-Community First will be brightening the holidays this season with its second annual Christmas Tree Decorating and Lighting event on Thursday, December 12. Two dozen Somers Point businesses and community groups have decorated trees in their own unique fashion. The community is invited to gather along Bay Avenue in front of the hospital at 4pm. To put everyone in the holiday spirit, volunteers will provide hot cocoa, holiday treats, and festive music. Then all will wait in anticipation of Santa arriving on a

Somers Point Fire Department truck and greeting children of all ages. Through the middle of December, Gateway Playhouse will be hosting its own production of “Home for the Holidays”. Grab your favorite holiday costumes and music and come see the cast put on a one of a kind performance. Visit www.gatewaybythebay. org or call 609-653-0553 for tickets and more information. Finally on Monday, December 16 Somers Point will be hosting “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Performing at the event will be the Ed Vezinho /Jim Ward Big Band with special guest vocalist Cathy Rocco. Tickets will be $40 dollars at the door for members and $45 for non-members so grab them quickly. For tickets, visit www.southjerseyjazz.org or call 609.927.6677. Brian Cahill is the Director, Marketing & Public Relations for Shore Medical Center in Somers Point. He is also a Board Member for the Somers Point Business Association, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business at Stockton University, and is founding member of Somers Point-Community First, a local volunteer organization.

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By Karen DeWalt

n Saturday, November 30th, the South Jersey Boardriders Association held their first charitable giving event. Over 100 new and used surfboards and wetsuits were donated by club members and supporters from Long Beach Island to Cape May for the event, to be distributed to underprivileged students. The event was inspired by the west coast charity “Positive Vibe Warriors,” who, in connection with Heritage and Faria’s surf shops, benefiting surfers in Trinidad and Tobago. “It’s always incredible to see our community come together as one and do amazing things for those in need,” added Matt Keenan. The SJ boardriders is a grassroots organization committed to helping those in need in the South Jersey Shore area

and teaching beginner kids and adults how to surf. DIrector of Student Service in Ocean City High School, Matthew Carey will help coordinate

the donations throughout school districts in Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Over 200 people attended the

inaugural charity event. Those in attendance who donated were treated to giveaways from surf companies, Outerknown and O’Neill. A custom

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cean City’s annual Christmas Parade travels down Asbury Avenue at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Lights, garland, wreaths and bows adorn “The Avenue” for the season, and the parade will bring a variety of bands, floats and other entries to add a little warmth to the winter. The event gives spectators time to shop and dine on downtown Asbury Avenue before and after the 6 p.m. start time. The parade starts at Sixth Street and proceeds to 11th Street. This year’s parade will feature more than 65 entries, including the Ocean City High School Band, the Interboro Middle and High School Band, Pitman High School Band, Absegami High School Band and Wildwood Middle School and High School Band. More than 80 singers from the Upper Township School District, the state champion Ocean City High School girls’ soccer team, 2019 Ocean City Citizen of the Year Carrie Merritt and the casts of Ocean City Theater Company’s “2019 Holiday Spectacular”

and “Frozen Jr” will participate. At least five dance schools will compete in the “Dancin’ Through the Downtown” competition. Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Ocean City all will be on hand. New this year will be two cold-air balloons from StarBound Entertainment. Look for the Snickerdoodle the Reindeer and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer balloons. The Upper Township school choir will sing in front of City Hall at Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue after the event. As part of the annual tradition, Santa Claus provides a finale to the parade, greeting boys and girls by horse-and-carriage.

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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY FESTIVAL (Dec. 8): The Ocean City Free Public Library will host a special event 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. After a tree lighting at 1 p.m., refreshments will be available. Kids can make holiday crafts and enjoy a balloon sculptor. The Package Goods Orchestra will perform live music, and Santa will make a visit. For more information, call 609-3992434. LIGHTS, CAMERA, CHRISTMAS: 2019 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR (Dec. 13-22): Tickets are on sale now for Ocean City Theatre Company’s annual holiday show. The cast of professional singers and dancers will present a family–oriented, song-and-dance tribute to the holidays, directed and choreographed by Elizabeth Worley, Brendan Maly and Michael Hartman. Through dazzling costumes, familiar songs, special guests, toe-tapping numbers and special effects, this extravaganza will kindle the holiday spirit. Performances will be: ●● 7:30 pm Friday, Dec. 13 ●● 2:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 14 ●● 7:30 pm Friday, Dec. 20 ●● 7:30 pm Saturday, Dec 21 ●● 2 pm Sunday, Dec 22 The production will be staged at the Ocean City Music Pier (Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk) with free parking nearby. Admission is $18 for adults and $15 for kids under 12.

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OC's Wish List Wednesdays have it all By Tonya Smith

ish List Wednesdays have begun at Stainton’s Gallery of Shops on Asbury Avenue in Ocean City. In fact, Stanton's was visited by Santa and 84 of his closest helpers (The shops that fill Stainton's from end to end) for a unique holiday shopping experience. The Ocean City Animal Shelter greeted everyone at the door with some very special fur babies that are in need of a forever home. The cats and dog were hanging out with Santa and an elf. All were excited to greet customers and hand out candy canes as they arrived. Once inside, the customers were given a blank wish list to fill out. They were able to shop and leave the list on file with the store or take it home to hand over as a hint to a loved one. Many shoppers had items in hand and full lists to hand out. “Staintons is an Ocean City institution!” said Sandra Martin. “I love that they are doing something special for the community.” Wish List Wednesdays will continue until Christmas. It offers an opportunity for everyone to shop local and shop longer into the evening. And the best part? The list actually helps others find that perfect gift for you without the usual stress. It is a win-win. There will be other community partnerships each Wednesday leading up to Christmas. The remaining Wish List Wednesdays are December 11th and 18th. Head on over to Stainton's, make your list and check it twice. You might just see the big guy and you will definitely find some of the most amazing local gifts for you and your family.

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hristmas is a time to sing, laugh and most importantly, create memories with the ones you love. If you want to experience a night where you will do all three, then JINGLE at Tropicana is exactly what you are looking for. Tropicana is transforming its showroom again this year as the popular holiday show Jingle, A Whimsical Wonderland returns to bring a joyous night with the entire family. This year’s holiday extravaganza will feature glitzy dancers in dazzling costumes and live music set to get you in the festive mood. The event is a must-do family event and is suitable for all ages so what better way to have a magical night with your family while listening to some of your favourite

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She has a long 30 year history of producing shows in AC and this is one not to be missed. The impressive showgirls wear an array of festive costumes while gleefully dancing to your favorite holiday tunes. From adorning spectacular, giant jewelled headdresses to prancing around as the cutest reindeer you will see all year, I guarantee you will leave the night with a giant smile and sore legs from dancing along. The show is perfect for shore locals not wanting to travel all the way to Philadelphia or New York to get their Christmas show fix and still competes with some of the bigger, classic shows. If anything is going to get you ready for the holiday season then it is JINGLE and the fact that there is something for the entire family means you can’t go wrong. Give your family a magical gift this Christmas and leave the night with merriment and wonder. The show will be running in the Tropicana Showroom, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City NJ. To get tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-843-8767. Dina Guzzardo is the President and Executive Promoter of Dina Media Group LLC. Dina Media Group is an innovative cutting edge media and marketing company that produces and promotes events including; concerts, benefits, festivals, fairs and outdoor markets.

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t seems that every day between now and Christmas has a nameBlack Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday, etc. I barely check my email (not the best way to reach me this time of year) because my inbox is inundated with sales offers. While I’m sometimes guilty of quickly clicking through Amazon for what I need when I’m short on time, shopping locally is so important to our local merchants, many of whom survive on sales from summertime and holiday time. Plan accordingly so you can shop local this time of year because the more we support our local businesses, the more likely our economy is to thrive. Here are some tips for doing so. If you have ever loaded up on gift cards at the supermarket for teachers and co-workers, think about where you can get them more locally. Ev-

eryone loves coffee and wine, right? How about gift cards to Jessie’s of Linwood or Drip N’ Scoop in Ocean City. These appeal to both coffee and ice cream lovers, win win! For wine, visit your local spirits shop like Passion Vines or Joe Canal’s, both locally owned. One of my favorite gifts to give is books, both for adults and kids. While quaint books shops are practically extinct, a few have survived. Sun Rose Books & Music in Ocean City is a great place to pick up a cookbook for the foodie on your list or Dog Man for the graphic novel reader on your list. One of my favorite gifts to give is the gift of an experience. For kids, this can be a gift certificate for an artistic experience like Glazed Over or Peace of Wood, both in Ocean City. You can also never go wrong with a gift certificate to Storybook Land or Get Air. For adults, a gift certificate to Gateway by the Bay to see a show or Escape the Shore for an escape

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t can be hard to change your eating habits. It helps if you focus on small changes. Making changes to your diet may also be beneficial if you have diseases that can be made worse by the things you are eating or drinking. Symptoms from conditions such as kidney disease, lactose intolerance, and celiac disease can all benefit from changes in diet. Below are suggestions to improve your health. Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor so they know how you are doing. I suggest you find the strong and weak points in your current diet. Do you eat 4-5 cups of fruits and vegetables every day? Do you get enough calcium? Do you eat whole grain, high-fiber foods? If so, you’re on the right track! Keep it up. If not, add more of these foods to your daily diet. Keep track of your food intake by writing down what you eat and drink every day. This record will help you assess your diet. You’ll see if you need to eat more or less from certain food groups. Think about asking for help from a nutritionist. They can help you follow a special diet, especially if you have a health issue. Almost everyone can benefit from cutting back on unhealthy fat. If you

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offerings, large selection of beer on tap and of course there's the Guinness. Looking for a cozy hotel room for a few nights while in AC? The Pub also has a 60 room Inn. Overlooking the World Famous Boardwalk, step back in time and enjoy extraordinary antiques throughout the Inn's large lobby. Opened from Memorial Day through Labor Day, don't forget to bring you camera. You may have heard about the one and only “Bag Day." For decades, the event occurs the day after St. Patrick's Day at the Irish Pub. This exclusive Irish Pub event is off the charts, “No Bag, No Booze”. Patrons from all over the US attend and bring a decorated paper bag to wear as a "hat" or patrons can decorate once they arrive. Bag Day has become quite an

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Ocean City's Keane a Key to Winning State Title

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utside midfielder Hannah Keane scored just four goals during her senior season, but the finally tally of her career may have been the biggest in Ocean City girls soccer program history. During the first half of the Group 3 state championship — the Red Raiders' first appearance in a title game ever — Keane

got past Ramapo's goalie then beat two other defenders and found the back of the net to give her team a 1-0 lead on a cold, blustery day at Kean University's Alumni Field in mid-November. Sophomore Summer Reimet added a pair of goals and Ocean City beat Ramapo, the No. 5 team in the state at the time, 3-0, to capture the state championship. To win a state championship, a high school team in any sport needs players like Keane — someone who is willing to work her tail off, play her role, and do whatever she can to contribute to a winning program. That goal against Ramapo epitomized Keane's never-give-up approach to soccer. "I was really nervous before that game. Since we made it that far, I wanted to help us win it all to make the whole

season worth it. We came that far so we might as well go all the way. We knew had to play and even though people didn't take us seriously we knew we could go against a good team and beat them," Keane said. "It was crazy. I just wanted it so bad. I wanted us to get that first goal so we could settle down and relax. It was hard trying to get past the goalie and their defense. It was definitely a challenge to get past their back line, but I guess I just wanted it so badly. I've scored in other games, but that was definitely the most memorable because that was the biggest game I'll ever play in." "Hannah is honestly my hype girl.

She's so hyped up every game and every practice. I know she had some big goals, but she was also a big part of our season. She was a great role model for the younger kids. She's not playing college soccer, she's just out here doing the best she can and she's out here doing the best she can and she exceeded our expectations," said Ocean City coach Kelly Halliday. "During her four years she progressed, but even this season she progressed. She would get minutes here and there, subbing in and out, but then she became a person I couldn't take off the field. I knew she could come up with big plays. She didn't have a ton of goals or stats, but she was always dependable. She had a big goal against Clearview, and that goal in the state final was just pure grit. She willed that goal in." Junior striker Faith Slimmer collected more than 20 assists this season, and many of those came on corner kicks that were directly set up by Keane making a hustle play near the end line. "That goes to each player doing their job. Hannah knows she has to get a crossing pass off, or get a corner kick. She knew she had to do something positive," Halliday said. "To her and Paige (Panico) I would say, 'you do all this work, you're an outside midfielder and you're running 40 or 50 yards at a time, so to kick it out of bounds and have it go the other way is tough.' We really worked on that with her throughout the season, just doing positive things." Keane wasn't a star at the start of her high school career and she doesn't plan on playing soccer in college. She took the more traveled route that most high school athletes take, working her way up through the junior varsity level, getting some spot minutes as a sophomore, then coming off the bench as a junior. It wasn't until a few games into her senior year that she became an everyday starter. "I was just hoping I would start, because I'm a senior. I just hoped I would play a lot since this is my last year. I would sub with some of the outside mids, and a couple games into the season I fully started to play and that's when I became comfortable playing every game. I trained more on my own (in the offseason) just trying to be more ready, more fully prepared going into the preseason," she said. "I wanted to make this the best year and finish strong. We had good chemistry this year and were working better as a team, and also hanging out together more off the field. We were much closer and we all wanted this year to be the

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nursing, but no matter where the future takes her she'll always have that state championship ring and a bunch of great memories to carry with her. "Winning it all was the best feeling. Just being able to be on a team that can go that far, our coaches played a big role in supporting us, doing everything they can to make us the best team we can be," she said. "I was really happy, but on the ride home it was a little sad because (the seniors) knew that was going to be the last game we'll play together. But winning the last game was definitely the best way to go out."

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Cedar Creek Wins Redemption Game

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edar Creek has played Camden during the regular season the past four years in what has become a budding rivalry, but a one-sided one. Whether the game has come down to the final seconds or was virtually over by halftime, the Panthers and their purple-and-gold clad fan base have always come out on top, as Camden has posted a 4-0 record against the Pirates since 2016. This year, Cedar Creek made a furious comeback attempt, scoring four touchdowns in the fourth quarter only to lose, 42-41, in the final seconds because of a bad snap on a potential game-tying extra point after quarterback Louie Barrios had hooked up with stud wide receiver Malachi Melton for a touchdown with less than 10 seconds to go. That loss left the host Pirates as frustrated as a toddler who is denied a piece of candy on that Saturday afternoon in September. Cedar Creek head coach Tim Watson had gone with football's tried-and-true playbook prior to that game, trying to tap into the emotion of revenge to get his team fired up to come out with a victory. But before the teams took the field at Cedar Creek on Nov. 30 for a rematch in the Central Jersey Group 2 championship game, Watson had a different message for his players: don't worry a lick about what Camden does, go out there and play for the brother next to you in the green jersey. Be able to look him in the eye and have him know you did everything in your power to help win this game. Go out there with love in your heart for your teammates, not hate for your opponent. "It wasn't (about revenge) because we focused on loving each

other. I told these guys the first couple times we played (Camden) we focused a lot on being angry and getting them back, and all that stuff. I told them let's focus on loving each other, and if this is the last time we do it on our field, make sure we can look each other in the eye and know we're doing it for each other," Watson said after the Pirates beat Camden, 31-23, in a wild, nail-biting finish that had fans on both sides on the edge of their seats. The title was the second sectional crown in school history, and Watson said he believed this team — which improved to 9-2 after the victory and will play in the Group 2 Central/ South Regional Championship game at Rutgers University on Dec. 8 against Hillside — not only had the mental makeup to make a run like this, but also the heart. "These guys care about each other. Early on we wondered about how we'd get the ball around with all the playmakers we have on offense, but that never was an issue. Early on they recognized that this was a special group and if we all shared in the glory of it, everything was going to work out. They bought into that, and we never looked back once they did," Watson said. "We have tough kids in this sophomore class, and that's why they are in there. Some of them aren't the biggest — C.J. (Resto) is 155 pounds soaking wet — but he's a tough kid, and he's a competitor. We wanted to make sure we got competitors on the field. And with those guys, it doesn't matter who they are playing, they like to grind it out and aren't afraid to get into a fight." "This is a great feeling. This is something I've always dreamed of, doing something like this, especially with the guys we have. There's no better feeling than this right now," Barrios said. "It started with the seniors, we laid the foundation. We have a good group of guys, and during weight room sessions we'd always remind everybody what this is about and what we want. We went out and accomplished our goals. We have one more game, but this one right here means a lot." The game also provided a measure of redemption for Tyler Hen-

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drickson, Cedar Creek's long snapper whose bad snap on that extra-point attempt in September cost his team a chance to send the game into overtime, and possibly a victory. After that miscue he began practicing his snaps 100 times a day in hopes of getting a chance to redeem himself. He did exactly that in the championship game, as place kicker Taylor Manning was a perfect 4-for-4 on point-after attempts and also connected on a 26-yard field goal late in the first half. All Hendrickson's snaps were right on target. "This is amazing. It's the best shot at redemption I've ever had, and it's the best feeling. I never thought I'd be able to do this in the four years

I'm here. It's an amazing feeling. I just love being able to do it with all my brothers. This is the closest bond I've ever had on a team," said Tyler Hendrickson, Cedar Creek's long snapper, and also a defensive end. "Camden had some fight, too. Nobody quits in a championship game, but we love it because it's great competition. We love that it wasn't a blowout type of win. We love the fight."

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o Elizabeth Magie, known to her friends as Lizzie, the problems in America were so vast, the income inequalities so massive and the businesses so mighty that it seemed impossible for one single woman to fight it. She needed a way to express her progressive beliefs to the masses. So at night, after working at the US Post Office, Lizzie sat in her home, drawing and redrawing, thinking and rethinking. She would do it through a medium that interacted with millions of middle-class families: a board game. And so Lizzie set to work creating a game about money, power and monopoly. In 1903, Lizzie received a patent for an invention she called the Landlord’s Game, a square board with nine rectangular spaces on each side, set between corners labeled “Go to Jail” and “Public Park.” Players circled the board buying up railroads, collecting money and paying rent. She made up two sets of rules, “monopolist” and

“anti-monopolist,” but her stated goal was to demonstrate the evils of accruing vast sums of wealth at the expense of others. Speaking out

Landlord’s Game to a small game publisher out of New York for $500. Sales fizzled and Lizzie moved on – not knowing that series of variant

against the railroad, steel and oil monopolies, she told a reporter in 1906, “In a short time, men and women will discover that they are poor because Carnegie and Rockefeller, and that maybe they have more than they know what to do with.” She sold her patent for The

games based on her concept was later developed. These games were not sold in a store or packed in a box, but passed from friend to friend.The homemade game became popular among intellectuals along the Eastern Seaboard, including Quakers living in Atlantic City.

Years later, this evolved game with Atlantic City street names found its way to thehome of a Philadelphia businessman named Charles Todd. It was 1932 in the midst of the great depression. He and his wifeintroduced their friends Charles and Esther Darrow to a game they had recently learned to play themselves. The two couples sat around the board, enthusiastically rolling the dice, buying up properties and moving their tokens around. The game didn’t have an official name but they called it the monopoly game. Charles Darrow asked Charles Todd for a written copy of the rules…and Monopoly was born (or recreated). It was the Atlantic City iteration that Darrow copied and sold to Parker Brothers in 1935, along with his tall tale of inspired creation. It became a phenomenal success, eventually making the poor unemployed fathermillions. A few years later, a journalist from The Philadelphia Bulletin asked how he had managed to invent Monopoly out of thin air.“It’s a freak,” Darrow said, “Entirely unexpected

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Lizzie Magie’s role in the invention of Monopoly remained obscure until 1973. That’s when Ralph Anspach, a leftwing academic created a game he called Anti-Monopoly. Like Lizzie, seventy years earlier, it professed against greed. Parker Brotherssued him for stealing their concept. As he seeking to undermine the company’s hold on the intellectual property, he uncovered Lizzie’s story. The case lasted a decade, but he prevailed in the end, in the process putting Lizzie’s vital role in the game’s history beyond dispute. Changes In The Game’s Street Names Atlantic City’s Illinois Avenue was renamed Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in the 1980s. St. Charles Place no longer exists, as the Showboat Hotel was developed where it once ran. Arctic Avenue was changed to Mediterranean Shore Fast Line railroad was changed to Short Line It was not until 1995 that Parker Brothers acknowledged the mis- spelling of Marvin Gardens, formally apologizing to the residents of Marven Gardens, a neighborhood in Margate.

and illogical.”It was a story too good to be true. The myth of Charles Darrow’s innovation existed for many years, thanks to Parker Brothers and the man himself. Monopoly became a massive hit, selling 278,000 copies in its first year and more than 1,750,000 the next. It became the bestselling board game, after checkers and chess. The game lost its connection to Magie and her critique of American greed, instead it came to mean pretty much the opposite of what she’d hoped. Lizzie Magie died in 1948, a widow with no children, whose obituary made no mention of her game invention.

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Tony Orlando's "Great American Christmas Show" at Resorts By Cindy Fertsch

ony Orlando is still going strong - even at 75 years of age! He performed "The Great American Christmas Show" at Resorts Hotel and Casino November 30th in the Superstar Theater. The show captured the best of an Orlando concert along with all the elements of a Christmas pageant.

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Pleasantville's long-standing 'Mom & Pop' Music Shoppe By Cindy Fertsch

leasantville Music Shoppe is South Jersey's oldest family owned and operated music retailer. It was established in 1938 when Black Horse Pike was still a dirt road. Gaston Ragno, the original proprietor, began his career as a young man teaching guitar lessons for Harold Abrams. After working awhile, Gaston was promoted to manager. When Mr. Abrams wanted to retire, he persuaded Gaston to purchase the business. The deal was sealed on "a handshake and a dollar," says Gaston's daughter and the current owner, Joanne Schilling. Gaston was a young man with no money, but he decided to take a leap of faith and never looked back. Gaston came to the shop every single day well into his senior years; in fact, up until a month before his passing, four years ago. His daughter Joanne and her husband, Jim Craine

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