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ho remembers Y2K and "partying like it's 1999?" Fast forward 20 years and here we are on the verge of 2020! There is something about entering a new decade that seems grander and more exciting than other New Year's celebrations.

When our children were born in the mid 90s, I remember doing the math. What year would it be when they were our age and what would life be like by then? The year 2020 seemed unimaginably far off. I envisioned a world akin to the Jetson's futuristic cartoon I grew up watching on television. By now, I expected flying cars and robots that cook and clean my home. But I guess my robotic vacuum is a nice start!

The one thing I never anticipated was the "do it all" cell phones. My phone has now replaced my camera, camcorder, computer, calculator, map, calendar, CD player, radio and more. Sometimes I wonder what Al-

exander Graham Bell would say if he could see today's cell phones! It has become the remote control to my life and I can't imagine being without it, even for a minute.

Social media has rocked our world greatly in the last decade as well and is yet another primary thing we use our cell phones for. As much as I like catching up with friends and family and sharing photos, the social media world comes with a new kind of pressure. Now we have to keep up with the virtual Jones's, post perfect pics and check in at all the coolest places. With social media comes a lot of noise, rhetoric, half truths and intense opinions. In 2020 I hope to separate the truths from the rhetoric, the friends from the haters and remember it is simply a highlight reel, not real life.

One of the most important goals I have for 2020 is to recognize and live in alignment with my core values.

For me that means being present more and on my phone less. I cringe as I write this because I know it will not be easy for me, as I am so accustomed to checking every ding or ring and notification. I'm recommitting to take more pictures in my mind and less on my phone, engage in more

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words a little sweeter and if in doubt, always err on the side of love. Wishing you and yours a blessed holiday season and Happy & Healthy New Year!

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he Atlantic City Convention Center kitchen was bustling on Wednesday, December 18th. Volunteer professional chefs, along with volunteers from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Trinity Seafood, Restellie Meats, and Pork Island Barbecue gathered to slice and saute 2000 pounds of tuna, all in preparation for holiday dinners to be served to those in need.

Many of Atlantic City’s finest Chefs came together to use their skills for good and to give back to their community. Chef Michael D’Angelo and Chef George Fisher, along with about a dozen other volunteer chefs sliced, sauteed, stirred, grilled and baked in preparation for the holiday meal being offered.

“Being able to prepare the food here, with the large equipment, is a huge help,” says Chef Michael D’Angelo. “We really appreciate the Conven-

tion Center and CDRA allowing us to use this.”

Together they prepared 80 pans of grilled tuna,10 gallons of Mango Salsa, 76 hotel pans of sliced smoked ham, 20 gallons of pineapple glaze, 80 gallons of chicken pot pie, 40 hotel pans of mashed potatoes, 60 pans of stuffing, 30 pans of rice pilaf, 250 lbs of green beans,100 dozen dinner rolls, 1500 pieces of cake.

Chefs on a Mission is a very dedicated group of chefs that make it their mission to give back to the community.

Once again this year, they secured donations and prepared 1,850 holiday meals to be served both at the Salvation Army's Christmas dinner on Monday, December 23rd and at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission on Christmas day.

"Everyone does a little and it ends up a lot," shares Chef Bob Harre. Their quest began five years ago when Chef Bob Harre and Chef Wolfgang Geckler started a heart healthy soup program at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission.

Their goal was to ensure that the homeless clients at the Mission had

heart healthy food available to them at least three times a week. Since then, their "Souper Chef" program has served over 75,000 bowls of heart healthy soup. They have also created a cookbook which is a collection of 40 of the best soup recipes from the professional chef volunteers. 100% of the proceeds from the cookbook go to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. The volunteer chefs will continue to prepare soup every week at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission in 2020, now aiming to serve up a total of 100,000 bowls of heart healthy soup to those in need.

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The name comes from the Shoemaker family as the last owners of the property before selling to the Highway Authority to build the final stretch of the Garden State Parkway in 1953. Everyone assumed the tree would come down.

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Holding on to the Spirit of Christmas

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his time of year brings a range of emotions, both highs and lows. For some, the “most wonderful time of the year” is filled with the pain of loss and sadness. I have been hearing people say they just don’t feel like putting up a tree or decorations this year. My family has suffered tremendous loss this year. And yet, for the sake of the children, and the hope of getting through it ourselves, the tree went up and the decorations were hung just like normal even though life is anything but...normal.

As we face the broken pieces of shattered dreams, we have a choice to throw in the towel or carry on. Sometimes, as we force ourselves to move forward, we are only going through the motions.

But I find that the very act of making the start can motivate--just like forcing ourselves out of bed in the morning and taking that first step can lead to another.

You may not feel like trimming a tree, or hanging lights but the process itself and the result can reward you with a little happiness in the days that follow.

For me, those steps forward aren’t always taken alone. My friendships have proven themselves as invaluable. The more you talk to people, you realize most are carrying a heavy load too. Sharing the laughter and the tears with others lightens the burdens of both. Take time to listen and surround yourselves with those that care for you as well.

Allow yourself a break from your worries. This time of year, the simple act of listening to some holiday music or hanging a string of lights can be a distraction that causes us to forget our troubles, even if it’s only for a fleeting moment. This week, I had to run an errand in the blustery cold evening. The radio happened to be tuned to the holiday music station. Suddenly, an unexpected flurry of snow started to fall and I found myself in a real life snow globe.

As I drove along the streets, I could see houses lit with their version of holiday spirit. For a second, I felt a little lift in my spirits and even caught myself humming

along to the music, while enjoying the decorated houses and Christmas lights.

We all need those moments to escape from our troubles. May I suggest that you make that start. Turn off the depressing news, turn on some music, string the lights, hang the wreath, and put up the tree, even if you aren’t feeling very festive at first. We might cry to the music but still see the lights glisten through our tears.

For me, Christmas isn’t about the tree, music, or lights, but a Savior that gave us Hope. But remembering that motivates me to make the start. So light the candles, surround yourself with family and friends, and spread the Spirit of Christmas to others who need it most.

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Holiday Light Show at Historic Smithville ▶Now ▶ –January 5th from 5:30-8:30pm 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.

Open Mic Night ▶Fridays ▶ from 7-10pm Enlightened Café 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor Open Mic, Open Stage to all musicians looking to spread good vibes through music and community. Jam with others, or go solo.

Ventnor Menorah Lighting ▶Sunday, ▶ December 22nd at 4:30pm Chabad Chai Center 6605 Atlantic Ave. Chabad at the Shore and the City of Ventnor present the Annual Community Menorah Lighting this Sunday. Fun for the whole family, this free community event will feature the Great Chocolate Gelt Drop & parachuting dreidels by the Ventnor City Fire Department. Plus, enjoy a musical performance by the Ventnor Middle School Chorus & Chabad Children’s Center, hot latkes, doughnuts, hot cocoa and crafts for kids.

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Senior Dancing Society ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 7:30pm Somers Point Fire Co. 1 447 Bethel Rd. Admission is $10 and includes light refreshments. There are some line dances along with social dances, and dance mixers each week. For more information and directions, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.

Robert’s Place 26th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Celebrate the New Year in true Jersey Shore fashion at the 26th Annual Polar Bear Plunge.

Beginning at noon on New Year’s Day, thousands of people will gather on the beach at Essex Avenue for a quick dip into the ocean.

Organized by Margate bar and restaurant, Robert’s Place, the event raises funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. Participants are invited to “pre-game” at the bar before the event and then continue the party afterwards.

For more information about holiday happenings in the City of Margate, visit margatehasmore.com.

DRCF Lecture for a Cause ▶Friday, ▶ December 27th from 6:30-8pm Atlantic City Country Club Dr. Robert Masci will present “Cardio-Oncology and Cancer” and discuss how to optimize cardiovascular health before, during, and after treatment for cancer. The program is free to attend and open to the public and presented by Cardiology Associates of Sussex County. Light snacks will be served.

First Night Ocean City 2020 ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 31st from 4pm-12am Join Ocean City for a New Year’s Eve celebration for the entire family, with live music

from Grammy Award-winning Disco group, The Trammps at the Music Pier, and Fireworks set off from 5th Street Beach at Midnight. Visit http:// firstnightocnj.com/ for a complete schedule of events or to purchase your First Night buttons.

Plunge for a Purpose ▶Wednesday, ▶ January 1st at 11am Landshark Bar & Grill Atlantic City The Annual Dip in the Atlantic Ocean and post party, at Landshark Bar & Grill, has a large tri-state area following and helps raise funds for local and regional organizations and charities.

Register today at facebook.com/gildasclubsouthjersey.

Brigantine Polar Bear Plunge ▶Wednesday, ▶ January 1st at 12pm Laguna Rum Bar 14th St. S & The Beach Get Wet for a Vet… come out on New Years Day and help our veterans and Fisher House.

The party starts at 10am… the plunge begins at 12pm. For more information, please visit www. brigantinepolarbears.com.

First Day at the Beach in Ocean City ▶Wednesday, ▶ January 1st at 2pm Ocean City Music Pier Join Ocean City for the city’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.

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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 costumes to holiday classics performed by live singers.

Straight No Chaser: The Open Bar Tour ▶Saturday, ▶ December 21st at 8pm Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort Tickets start at $39 AC Comedy Club: Anthony Rodia ▶Saturday, ▶ December 21st at 8pm Celebrity Theatre at Claridge Tickets are $34 Holiday Emo Night ▶Saturday, ▶ December 21st at 9pm Anchor Rock Club Get ready to party it up for the holidays with some of your favorite Emo songs. We will be spinning some of your favorite songs by Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, New Found Glory, Fall Out Boy and more. This is a free 21+ event. ID Required.

Jim Breuer ▶Friday, ▶ December 27th & Saturday, December 28th at 8pm Sound Waves at Hard Rock Tickets are $34 Earth, Wind & Fire ▶Saturday, ▶ December 28th at 8pm Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Tickets start at $60 Dirty Robots at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 31st from 9pm-12am 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Dirty Robots, a four-piece rock band

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It wouldn’t be a true New Year’s Eve party without a complimentary midnight champagne toast, free for everyone at midnight.

The Early November & Suntitle ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 31st from 9pm-2am Anchor Rock Club Tickets start at $13.50 21+ w/ valid ID. NYE After Party included with every ticket.

Kool & The Gang and KC & The Sunshine Band ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 31st at 9:30pm Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Tickets start at $59 Dancing with the Stars Live Tour 2020 ▶Friday, ▶ January 10th at 8pm Borgata Event Center Tickets start at $59 Get ready to experience the professional dancing, exquisite costumes and excitement seen live on ABC! Dancing with the Stars is coming to Borgata in Atlantic City.

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.

Storytime University ▶Saturdays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement while building language and literary skills.

Checkmates Chess Club ▶Saturdays ▶ from 12-4:30pm Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Exercise your mind. We welcome all to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with others.

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. Please notify of any food allergies.

Preschool Storytime ▶Monday, ▶ December 23rd at 1:30pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave. Suggested for ages 2-4 years old. Registration requested. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary &

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reinforce learning. Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literary skills.

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. Provided 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.

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.

Movie Marathon ▶Thursday, ▶ December 26th at 11am Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Open to all. Spend the day watching movies at the library. Check at the circulation desk to see the movies scheduled. Light refreshments provided. Please advise staff of any food allergies.

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 609-652-3800 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. Learn and practice your craft in a fun, welcome environment.

Yoga for Life ▶Saturday, ▶ December 28th at 9:45am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.

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Noon Years Eve Party ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 31st at 11:30am Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave. Open to children of all ages. Ring in the new year at noon with games, snacks and other fun activities. Please advise staff of any food allergies.

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DISNEY’S IMAGINATION MOVERS – The Emmy Award-winning Imagination Movers bring their interactive, family-friendly rock concert to the Ocean City Music Pier for First Night 2020. Get ready for some high-flying toilet paper, ginormous balloons, vortex cannons, streamers and music, music, music. You’ll hear all your favs – like “Jump Up & Brainstorming” – and some new songs, too. This concert promises to be an amazing, interactive concert the whole family can enjoy.

THE TRAMMPS – Philadelphia’s disco band THE TRAMMPS will headline the Music Pier. The band's first major success was with their 1972 cover version of “Zing!

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THE LEGACY BAND – With over 20 years of combined experience in the music industry, LEGACY delivers the hottest party package in the Tri-State Area and beyond. This 9-piece professional lineup packs a high-energy, feel-great punch of a performance to keep the dance floor packed at any type of event. From party classics to the top hits of today, the band carries out the legacy of the most popular dance music throughout the decades, captivating an audience of any age. LEGACY boasts performance and recording credits with Pat Benatar, Eddie Money, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Mary J. Blige, R. Kelly, John Legend, Will Smith, DMX, Jadakiss, A Flock of Seagulls, K.C. & The Sunshine Band, Chuck Berry and Aretha Franklin, to name a few.

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HARLEM WIZARDS – Get ready Ocean City, NJ: A high-flying, slam-dunking, rim-rattling basketball show is coming to town! The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit for an evening of great fun that will ring in 2020 with variety of fun, dazzling demonstration of hoops artistry, contests, comedy, awesome slam dunks, audience participation, merchandise giveaways and more.

HEGEMAN STRING BAND – A 10-time champion string band brings a unique style and sound to Philadelphia’s Broad Street on New Year's Day and to performances year-round. With more than 40 members, Hegeman is committed to bringing music and entertainment to people of all ages.

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“ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S ‘WE ARE IN PLAY’ ” – Get ready for a musical experience ripped from the pages of Mo Willems' beloved, award-winning, best-selling

children's books. The Ocean City Theatre Company production will leave audiences doing the "Flippy Floppy Floory" dance all night long! In Elephant & Piggie's “We Are in a Play,” Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for young audiences.

“LET’S ROCK”: A FULLY STAGED TRIBUTE TO ROCK ‘N’ ROLL – This rockand-roll theatrical experience features a live band, lighting, costumes, dancers and spectacular choreography! Audience members will be transported back in time as we celebrate the music of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s! Musicians, singers and dancers will rock the Hughes PAC with classic rock anthems that will have you dancing in your seats. A perfect way to bring 2019 to a rockin’ end!

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ANDREW HINK – A lifelong pianist and singer-songwriter, Hink is an Ocean City native and University of the Arts graduate. In March 2018, Hink debuted his first full-length original musical The Shoobie Show, which is about life by the beach and boardwalk. As 2019 draws to a close, enjoy the sounds of all 88 piano keys through the years. Come see live piano classics such as Chopin's “Fantasie-Impromptu,” “The Entertainer, the “Super Mario” theme, plus originals and more!

ROBIN GAZZARA – This 30-year-old singer-songwriter hails from South Jersey.

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the stage with bands such as Angels and Airwaves, Copeland, Cute Is What We Aim For, Steel Train and many more. Starting her songwriting career at 14, Gazzara’s song "Identity" was featured on The Early November’s "Friends of the Early November" CD that was sold worldwide. Following that release, she fronted a band named OneTwoThreeFour before taking the road as a touring musician. She has been performing locally at venues all over the South Jersey, mixing covers of current songs to classics, while also operating the Robin Gazzara Music Studio.

ORIGINAIRE – Entwining soulful strings with sweetly blended male/female vocals, Originaire captivates audiences with heartfelt original songs performed with engaging chemistry and seamless musical precision. Originaire keeps an audience captivated from the first note to the last and leaves them wanting more.

KARAOKE PARTY – You sing the hits as Center Stage Entertainment brings their top-of-the-line karaoke set up to the high school cafeteria. Free and fun for the entire family! Join up with friends to belt out your favorite songs or just come be entertained by the karaoke singers or by the lively “KJ,” who will play dance favorites in between song selections!

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OCHS OBSERVATORY – View the stars through the 700-times magnification telescope. Please note this is weather-permitting.

OCEAN CITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

ILLUSIONIST ANTHONY SALAZAR – Back by popular demand, Salazar presents an exciting show geared for the family audience! Witness amazing illusions choreographed to high-energy music, and a carefully blended combination of magic, comedy, dance, mind-reading, and audience participation that will leave you breathless!

THE PHILLY KEYS DUELING PIANOS – Bringing you all the fun and good vibes of the dueling piano mentality with song requests, sing-along favorites, crowd participation, and great musicianship, this new concept is revolutionizing weddings, corporate events and private parties. The Philly Keys are leading musicians in the Tri-State area.

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THE DUPREES WITH THE OCEAN CITY POPS – The Duprees are known the world over for their romantic interpretations of the most beautiful love songs ever written. They have made a career out of giving new life to old hits. Starting out in the early 1960s in Jersey City,

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HYMN SING – Sing in the New Year with a joyful time of praise and worship accompanied by the Tabernacle’s own Carolyn Lothian on piano and Jeff Seals on organ. This musical First Night stop is sure to lift your spirits and put a song in your heart.

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THE BEACH STRUMS – This ukulele group is going to demonstrate the versatility of the ukulele by playing songs from the Hawaiian Islands to Vaudeville, as well as popular American standards and selections from the Doo-wop era.

The program will consist of vocals and instrumentals. During parts of the performance, the group will encourage audience participation.

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THE CAPE SHORE CHORALE – Founded in 2005, the Chorale has approximately 50 dedicated volunteer singers from Atlantic and Cape May counties.

Their repertoire includes both secular and sacred music. In addition to annual winter and spring performances, the Chorale has performed with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra, at First Night Events in Ocean City and in many other local venues. Since its inception, the Cape Shore Chorale has been under the direction of Scott J. Breiner, one of the most respected musicians in South Jersey. The Chorale rehearses regularly at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Ocean City. Their First Night presentation is entitled “American Classics: Cole Porter/ Gershwin/Hoagy Carmichael.”

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Picture Yourself Here in 2020 THE MEN OF BROADWAY II – The men of the Ocean City Theatre Company will return after last year’s hit show. Be wowed by the sounds of Broadway as leading men perform classic selections by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bernstein, Webber, as well as contemporary selections from today’s hottest Broadway shows.

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JOHN PIZZI, VENTRILOQUIST – One of the hottest rising comics in the entertainment industry, Pizzi has brought his unique brand of family-friendly comedy to audiences around the country! You may remember him from Season 6 of “America’s Got Talent.” He was an opening act for entertainers like Jerry Vale, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Joy Behar, Weird Al Yankovic, The Trammps, The Regents, Al Martino, Clint Holmes and many more! He also has been a national headliner at comedy clubs, resorts, colleges, and theaters across the United States.

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POOL OPEN – It is open swim at the Aquatic and Fitness Center’s 25-meter indoor pool.

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OCEAN CITY HISTORY – Learn about the early history of Ocean City: as a whaling waypoint, a part of the Lenni-Lenape way of life and a home to the first settlers. The lecture includes a presentation on the US Lifesaving Station No 30.

THE TESTOSTERTONES – This vocal group hails from St. Augustine Preparatory School under the direction of Mr. Matthew Wolf. The all-male a cappella ensemble is in its fifth year and has performed and competed in various events across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including many events here in Ocean City. The TestosterTone's repertoire features strictly a cappella music with an emphasis on contemporary music.

QUIZZO LIVE TEAM TRIVIA – Quizzo is a 7-round, 70-question trivia contest between teams. The game rounds include General Knowledge, Celebrity Picture Identification, Sports, Geography/ History, Entertainment and a Bonus round. Teams can guess (they don’t lose points) and they can choose to double the point value in a single round by using the “Joker.” Spelling does not count and the only rules are no cheating (using phones etc) and never call out the answer.

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STORYTELLING – Laura Kaighn of Lady Hawke Storytelling will be sharing stories of celebration, peace and promise. Perfect for the young and young at heart.

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DJ AND FUN – Celebrate the end of 2019 with a dancing, crafts/activities and family fun in the atrium.

OCEAN CITY SENIOR CENTER

DAN CAIN MENTALIST – Cain has specialized in the art of mentalism for over a decade. He is the only person in the history of mentalism to predict the winner, final score and specific highlights of Super Bowl 46 --- three months before the game!

COUNTRY LINE DANCE EXPERIENCE – Have a boot-scootin’ fun time with our interactive country line dance experience.

The evening will feature country music and professional country line dancers who will teach everyone the hottest country line dances!

OCEAN CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

OC HISTORICAL MUSEUM – The mission of the Ocean City Historical Museum, Inc. is to delight, inspire and educate the public about the story of Ocean City and to collect, preserve and promote items relevant to its heritage, traditions and memories.

Come visit, explore and learn!

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OCEAN CITY LIFE SAVING STATION – First Night attendees will get an opportunity to visit the newly restored U.S. Life Saving Station 30 at the intersection of Fourth Street and Atlantic Avenue. The station operated in Ocean City from 1885 to 1915 as part of the U.S. Life Saving Service, a precursor to the modern Coast Guard. Lifesaving stations up and down the U.S. coast were positioned not only to rescue ships and sailors in distress but to serve as places of shelter and medical clinics on shorelines that were often sparsely inhabited and remote. They were staffed with men whose motto was, “You have to go out, but you don't have to come back.” The Ocean City station will become a living history museum that will give visitors a glimpse of what life was like there in 1905.

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school sports takes a kind of “one week” hiatus as Winter sports begin.

From the entertainment world, I caught a few films on TV from the late 60’s that I had never fully seen.

Also, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is set to come out in theaters in time for the holidays. As always though, we begin with sports, and my thoughts: ●● The Eagles kept their playoff hopes alive with a 37-27 win over Washington, but once again let an inferior team hang in there and almost win the game. After the defense appeared to have “course corrected” even in losses to the Patriots & Seattle, they now appear lost at times, especially in the secondary. Jim Schwartz doesn’t like to blitz, but rather rely on pressure from his front four, and that pressure has been mostly nonexistent this season. ●● Carson Wentz had some more late game heroics for the ages. In his last two games he’s been “Carson in the Clutch” as he’s gone 28 for 35 with an 80% completion percentage & 284 yards during the 4th quarter or OT. He has 4 TD’s to zero INT’s, and an eye popping QB rating of 138.6. I love to see

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Wentz step it up. I’d just like to see him play well in the other three quarters too…! .

One last tidbit on #11 (Wentz), as the 15-yard touchdown pass he threw to Miles Sanders in the 3rd quarter was a thing of beauty. It was one of those throws that a Dan Marino, John Elway or Brett Favre would make…but Carson Wentz…??? Folks who doubt his ability to be something special simply need to look at that replay again. Pay close attention to the fact that there are FOUR bodies between Wentz & Sanders and the Eagles QB somehow zipped the ball past three Redskins and another Eagle to a tight spot in the back corner of the end zone for Sanders. At the time, I was

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stunned it was a touchdown watching it live, but as I’ve seen the replay more since the game ended, I’m even more impressed by that throw.

One more item from football, since I brought up Al Davis. The Raiders lost their final game ever in the “Black Hole” in Oakland.

They led the Jaguars late, but Jacksonville won it 20-16. Now it’s on to Las Vegas for the Silver & Black, one of football’s most iconic franchises. I’m sorry to see them leave their core fan base, although all their jumps from Oakland to Los Angeles, back to Oakland I thought hurt their fan base already. I’ll be curious to see how they draw in Vegas. Will they be like the Golden Knights in hockey?

Or will they be a place like Fed Ex Field, the Redskins home, where the opposing fans make it feel like a home game for the VISITNG team…?

In basketball, the Sixers are in good shape as they have 20 wins before Christmas and sit atop the Atlantic Division. They posted big wins over Denver & at Boston last week, but a troubling trend has emerged. How do the Sixers

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win without Joel Embiid‌? He was missing from the Brooklyn game the other night because of an illness and the Sixers scored a season low 89 points in a 20 point loss to the Nets. I know Embiid plans to be there for the playoffs, but can you imagine where the Sixers would be if he can’t go for a game‌?

The Sixers had another embarrassing case of social media hurting them temporarily the other day. Reserve point guard Trey Burke’s father Alfonso Clarke Burke II, better known as Benjie Burke, stated on Instagram a desire to have his son traded due to lack of playing time. An Instagram account that is identified as belonging to Sixers reserve center Kyle O’Quinn was among the hundreds of likes the message received before the post was deleted. The post read: “Man get my dude off this team. Killing him. They will not get out the east without bench scoring. Free TB23 please.� The team provided the following statement on behalf of Burke. “Earlier today, I was made aware of my dad’s social media post,� the statement read.

“While I appreciate the support he’s shown throughout my career, his comments don’t reflect how I feel and we’ve addressed that.

My focus is doing whatever I can to help this team win a championship. I appreciate the support this organization, the fans and city of Philadelphia have shown me.� Translation‌???

Um‌Dad‌stop posting about me‌!!! ��

Now to the Flyers as the team was rocked with the news that 23-yearold winger Oskar Lindblom has a rare form of bone cancer and will miss the rest of the season. While the team was in Denver, the Flyers announced that Lindblom has been diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma and will be treated immediately.

Lindblom did drop by the locker room this week prior to their morning skate on the day of the Anaheim game. He was smiling and joking with his teammates and the Flyers went out and won 4-1 that night as every fan in attendance had an “OSKAR strong� sign in their seat to hold up in

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support of him. Here’s hoping the young man is able to recover as this certainly reminds us there’s more to life than goals and assists…!

The Flyers got Travis Konecny back from injury in the 4-1 win over the Ducks too. He missed three games with a concussion and it’s no coincidence that the Flyers lost all three of them. Konecny is the team’s leading scorer and has proven to be the fuel for the engine that makes the Flyers go.

Here’s hoping he can stay healthy and other teams don’t take shots at him like Ottawa did.

One more hockey item as congrats to left winger David Kase for tallying his first career NHL goal. A rookie, playing in his fourth NHL game, scored his first goal against the Ducks and it proved to be the game-winner as the Flyers are now 11-2-4 at home. I see the Flyers as a playoff team if they can stay healthy…that’s a big IF…!!!

The Phillies formally introduced new pitcher Zack Wheeler and shortstop Didi Gregorious to the media at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies are hoping that Wheeler can reach another level like Gerrit Cole did last season. We’ll see if he throws more fastballs and

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fewer sinkers when he throws inside the tight confines of Citizens Bank Park though. CBP has been a hitter friendly park ever since it first opened in 2004. Pitchers are reluctant to bring heat because those pitches often end up in the upper deck…! That said, Wheeler has played there with the Mets, and I think he’ll be a GREAT addition to the Phillies rotation. As for Gregorious, I’ve had a few Yankee fans reach out to me and tell me that Philly will LOVE this guy. If he can get past the elbow issues that sidelined him, I think he’ll be a fan favorite as well. Plus, he gets to reunite with a skipper he loves in Joe Girardi. Pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater, Florida on February 11th I’ll close with a few items from the entertainment world as I caught “From Russia With Love” on cable the other night. The second installment of the James Bond movies that featured Sean Connery, I wasn’t born yet when it came out in 1967. Many people, myself included, think of Connery as the best Bond ever, and this movie shows why. Plus, I kept the channel tuned for the next movie, which was “Goldfinger” and is there a better opening Bond song than that one?

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My girlfriend’s son Michael loves the movie “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”, so he DVR’d that the other night. I hadn’t watched the entire movie in a long time, but I sure did now that Sergio Leone sets up that final gunfight scene in epic fashion. In fact, they still use that final scene in the graveyard to show film classes how to sequence shots and build drama using a series of wide, medium, tight and extreme closeup shots.

Plus the music there is iconic as well.

Finally, count me as someone who will buy a ticket at the Tilton Square Theater to watch “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” in IMAX. I was just six-years-old when the original movie came out in theaters with Mark Hammil, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and more.

The toy company Kenner made the action figures, and I certainly had a bunch of them growing up.

(I should’ve saved them in their original boxes!) All the advance hype says this ends the Skywalker storyline in a perfect way, so I’m looking forward to seeing that as soon as possible.

To all my readers, I wish you a joyous & happy holiday season. I thank you so much for reading my work and appreciating what I do…!

As always, don’t forget, you can listen to me on the radio each Saturday morning on 97.3 ESPN from 8-10 a.m. It’s the “Pete Thompson Show”, and I hope you’ll tune in & interact with me on the air.

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South Jersey baseball community rallies around Mullica Twp. family who lost house in fire

By Dave O'Sullivan

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he South Jersey baseball community is known for being tight-knit and when a family faces adversity, players, coaches and teams typically respond in a big way.

A little more than a month ago, South Jersey Sand Sharks 12-year-old catcher Evan Titherington was much like any boy his age, excited about the upcoming holidays and hoping, maybe, there might be a brand new catcher's mitt under the Christmas tree this year.

But visions of sugar plums dancing in his head were dashed in the span of just 12 minutes in the early morning hours on a cold November day, when

the Titherington family home burned, nearly to the ground. Jerry Titherington, Evan's dad and a captain in the Elwood Volunteer Fire Company in Mullica Township, had a plan in place should anything ever occur, and he said his 12-year-old son calmly called 9-1-1 from outside the house just before 4 a.m. on Nov. 11 while the rest of the family rounded up the dog and searched for keys to move vehicles out of the Evan Titherington, 12, of the South Jersey Sand Sharks way from a fire that began in the garage but quickly overcame phone with 9-1-1, just as calm as could most of the house. be. He said our house is on fire, my "We were home. My wife thought dad is a fireman and we have a plan somebody was breaking into the and a meeting spot. At that point, my home, then she woke me up and said older son grabbed the dog and we she thought the garage was on fire. started moving cars out of the way.

I looked in the garage and I was imWe tried to go back inside to find the keys to the minivan, but by that time mediately hit by the smoke and the heat, so I slammed the door and went the fire was coming out of the back upstairs and yelled for everybody to windows. So that car burned up and get out of the house," Jerry Tithera truck burned up. I went into fireman ington said. "Evan was already on the mode after that.

"Every second counts," he continued. "I have pictures, and from the time we called 9-1-1, only 11 minutes later there were 30-foot flames in the air. I haven't been on Facebook in seven years and I went on there and said, 'this is why every second counts.'

We called 9-1-1 at 3:49 a.m. and you can see from the pictures what it looks like at 4 a.m. Every second does count. It took us about five minutes to get the cars moved and there was still no fire, but within six or seven minutes it went from smoke to fully involved."

On a recent Saturday morning John McColl, who is a coach with the Sand Sharks, organized a special event at Second To None (220) baseball academy in Absecon, run by former professional player Johnny Monell Jr. and his father, John Sr. Evan's entire Sand Sharks team was

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"His aunt, Michelle, and I graduated from Absegami together in 1990, and after the fire she called me and asked if I knew where they could go out and try to find some catcher's equipment for Evan. I gave her a list of places and as we talked, I thought, 'wait a minute — I think I know a few people in this business, so let me make a few phone calls,'" McColl said.

"I immediately called The Catching Guy, Todd Coburn. He runs a catching academy out of Reno, Nev., but he runs camps all over the country.

They've been to Absegami and Linwood to run regional camps and plan on coming back this summer. Todd and I used to run camps for a living from 2000 to 2008. I got out of the business but Todd stayed in it and focused on catching. Todd immediately said, 'let me see what I can do.' So he called Stan, his rep from All-Star Sporting Goods, and within a week I had equipment mailed to my house.

All-Star was unbelievable in saying yes immediately and getting stuff to my house.

"Johnny Jr. at Second To None helped us get a nice, new Rawlings catcher's mitt and I asked if it would

Evan with his parents, Jerry and Stephanie, along with Sand Sharks coach John McColl (left) be okay if we presented everything to Evan at Second To None, I asked Michelle if that would be okay, and they both said yes," McColl added.

"Even Johnny Monell Sr. gave in a nice donation so they can go out and get whatever else they need."

"It's kind of overwhelming. I was surprised because I didn't expect there to be all these people here," Evan said. "Things have been a little rough, but we're trying to stay positive."

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on top of what the baseball community has done. Brian Kowalski, owner of Kowalski Tire in Egg Harbor City, has offered up a house he was planning to sell as temporary housing for the Titherington family, and many others have pitched in to help the family with basic needs.

"People should be proud of each other for how they have come together in the community. Just in our development alone, there are 18 houses, and everybody has come together.

There were 20 fire departments at our house; people we don't even know have been reaching out," Jerry

said. "It's a hard way, but it's a new beginning for us. Even after the fire — anytime it's nice out Evan wants to be outside, and the first thing he said was, 'dad, can we go throw the ball around. I realized we didn't even have any baseballs, so we took a ride to Dick's Sporting Goods and bought a ball and some cheap gloves. That's how much he likes baseball. That's our bonding time, with baseball."

"This is very overwhelming, but I think it's a good experience for Evan to learn to appreciate things more and don't take things for granted. His whole world got lifted away from him, but he's been very good. Between all the communities and schools, everyone has been unbelievable," said Evan's mom, Stephanie. "Because of everyone who has reached out and supported us, we've felt lifted up the whole time. It's been awesome."

Dave O'Sullivan is the publisher of Glory Days Magazine, the premier high school sports digital publication at the Jersey Shore.

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uring the holiday season, unhealthy snacks like cookies and other goodies tend to be available for you to take as you please. So how do you handle this? While it’s always important to be realistic and not deprive yourself of a few sweet treats, you may want to stay somewhat on track to feel your best and energetic through this busy season.

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situations that you cannot control, such as at your workplace or a family party.

The challenge is on! Try to be mindful of your snacking habits. If you find yourself munching just because there's food around — and not because you're hungry — it's best to avoid snacking altogether. However, if you are hungry and need a snack, opt for healthier foods.

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds are filling snacks that don't contain added sugars or unhealthy fats — both of which can lead to weight gain.

When the holidays arrive, it can be easy to overload your plate. Those who eat larger portions tend to gain weight more easily than those who don't .People are often in a rush during the holiday season, which frequently leads to multitasking during meals.Studies show that those who eat while distracted are

more likely to overeat. This is because they’re unable to pay attention to their body's fullness signals .

To prevent this, eat mindfully and minimize distractions — including work and electronics.Try to chew slowly and thoroughly, which will allow you to better recognize your body's fullness signals and consume fewer calories. It can also be helpful to take a few deep breaths before you start eating.

This can induce relaxation and help you keep your full attention on your plate, rather than your to-do list.

Sleep deprivation, which is quite common during the holidays, may cause weight gain.This is because those who do not sleep enough tend to be hungrier, consume more calories, and exercise

less. Sleep restriction may increase your hunger hormone levels, ultimately leading to higher calorie intake. Additionally, inadequate sleep has been linked to lower metabolism This may be caused by alterations in your circadian rhythm — a biological clock that regulates many of your bodily functions .

Keeping up with the demands of the holidays can be stressful. Stressed individuals commonly have high levels of cortisol, a hormone that's released in response to stress. Chronically high cortisol levels may cause weight gain, as they have been linked to greater food intake. Additionally, a stressful lifestyle may cause more cravings for junk food . For these reasons, it's important to keep stress levels under control in general — but especially during the holidays, when you might be busy and surrounded by unhealthy foods. For these reasons, it's important to keep stress levels under control in general — but especially during the holidays, when you might be busy and surrounded by unhealthy foods. Plenty of techniques can help you reduce stress. Some options include exercise, meditation, yoga, and deep breathing.

It’s vital to remember that Holiday meals are typically rich in carbs but low in protein. Anyone that knows me and my nutritional beliefs knows how I preach that it's so important to include some protein with every meal, as it promotes fullness and may be useful for weight maintenance . In fact, eating protein with meals may automatically reduce calorie intake by reducing hunger and appetite. In fact, eating protein with meals may automatically reduce calorie intake by reducing hunger and appetite.

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Sources of protein include meat, poultry, fish, and some plant foods like beans and quinoa.

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So you say you are the chef in charge of this holiday meal? Many people spend a lot of time cooking and baking during the holiday season. Unsurprisingly, this can lead to weight gain because it’s easy to taste-test your dishes.

Even small bites of holiday dishes can add up in calories. Tasting your dishes

can be important, especially if you’re cooking for others — but a tiny bite is probably more than enough. You should also make sure that you aren't hungry while cooking, as it's much easier to go overboard on taste-testing when your stomach is growling. Try to continue to live by the eating every few hours rule to help keep you full and satisfied so those food challenges that come along are much easier to say “ no" to.

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Pandoro and Panettone

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t’s Christmas, and while Americans and British are known to celebrate with fruitcakes (or sometimes use them as doorstops, so the joke goes), Italians celebrate with sweet breads Pandoro or Panettone.

In the United States Panettone is more well-known, with commercially made boxes for sale in grocery and specialty stores. But in Italy, depending upon the region, Pandoro may be more popular.

Pandoro is a product of ancient breadmaking, and originally was called pan d’oro, or golden bread.

While the poor were eating only black bread, the rich were eating breads made with white flour, eggs, butter and sugar or honey. Since this bread was most likely served in palaces, it became known as golden bread.

Pandoro dates back to the 18th century and was extremely popular

with the Venetian aristocracy. The recipe was perfected in Verona over the course of a century, and in 1894 a baker named Dominico Melegatti obtained a patent to produce the bread commercially.

Pandoro is shaped like a frustum, which in geometry is the portion of a cone or pyramid which remains after its upper part has been cut off parallel to its base. So instead of a pointy top, think of an ice cream cone with a flat top, or about ¼ of its top cut off, measuring about 10 inches high and 8 inches across the top.

Pandoro has a light, fluffy, yeast-risen golden interior and a brown outer surface and is baked in a special tapered, star-shaped pandoro mold. However, unlike panettone, it traditionally does not contain candied fruit or raisins, which makes it the preferred Christmas sweet bread of many. It’s usually just dusted with powdered sugar to resemble snow on the Alps. However, these days, commercial versions often contain some sort of filling, such as limoncello or chocolate cream.

This season many food magazines are showing pictures of Pandoro sliced horizontally and stacked to resemble a Christmas tree. I

suggest you go online to find such a photo, and serve it that way for Christmas.

Panettone also is an Italian sweet bread, and it is shaped like a cupola, which is a tall cylinder with a dome on top. Unlike Pandoro, it is made using a process similar to sourdough, which gives it its distinctive fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Originally it contained candied orange, citron, lemon zest and raisins. Today, you can find it with the addition of chocolate chips. Usually served in a wedge with crema di mascarpone (a sweet cream sauce made with mascarpone, eggs and amaretto) or zabaglione (a sweet sauce made with egg yolks, sugar and a sweet wine such as marsala). It also is baked in a special mold.

Panettone is an ancient sweet bread, dating back to the Roman Empire. It’s thought Romans sweetened a leavened cake with honey, then added fruit as time went on.

Although panettone comes from the Italian panetto, or small loaf, another theory suggests that the word comes from the Milanese, “pan del ton,” meaning a “cake of luxury.”

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The DJ’s That Saved Christmas

The Light By Raymond Tyler

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he Second Annual DJ’s Against Hunger Event takes place Sunday December 22nd, 2019 at 12pm at The Stockton Arts Garage, 2200 Fairmount Avenue in Atlantic City. $4 Parking in Garage with validation Free Admission Requested Donation: New socks to benefit homeless teens at The Covenant House Once upon a time I believed that any community work should be done in private and very quiet. I will never forget speaking with Pinky Kravitz almost 10 years ago at a Christmas party and asking him about the bobble head he gifted me. Pinky went on to explain how the best perk of his celebrity was encouraging others to help him help the cancer society.

That following Christmas WE (“we”

meaning friends and family, readers and listeners) started our Annual Alternative Soul Holiday Drive. The drive has grown as the needs have grown and the community has made it a success and I thank you all.

This year’s drive will come to an end on Sunday December 22nd with our Second Annual DJ’s Against Hunger event. This year’s line up includes DJ Dramadik, DJ Swoosh, DJ Fah D, DJ Flair, and myself. As well the DJ’s we will have special performances by the hip hop group Love Me No More and the poetry Nettie Long. It will be an afternoon of dancing, mingling, and fun for a great cause.

I also am glad to say Laura Seeman will again dress as Mrs. Claus and hand out toys to any children/ families that attend or are in need.

The Alternative Soul Holiday Drive has again been a great success for all of us.

Thanks once again.

Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!

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High School Sports Highlights of 2019

By Dave O'Sullivan Glory Days

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n just a few short months, Glory Days Magazine will be celebrating its seventh anniversary of covering high school sports in the Cape-Atlantic League! As we wrap up the calendar year of 2019, let's take a quick look back at some of the highlights from all the high school sports action we saw the past 12 months, and some of the storylines that dominated the headlines at glorydaysonline.com.

State champs for the first time: A pair of girls sports teams captured the first state championship in their respective programs' history in 2019, as the Mainland Regional girls basketball and Ocean City girls soccer teams went all the way, winning South Jersey and then overall state

championships. The Mainvery worst in South Jersey, land girls were led by some on the same night. As the gritty seniors, such as Taylor playoffs were underway, HoDalzell, Claudia Mairone, ly Spirit went out and throtLauren Toner and Jillian tled St. Mary of Rutherford Gatley, and also featured in its opening round game, one of the best players in notching an emotional win the nation in junior (and now just hours after beloved assenior) Kylee Watson. The sistant coach Bill Walsh lost Stangs made it all the way his nearly three-year battle to the NJSIAA Tournament with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's of Champions before their disease. Walsh died on a run came to an end against Friday morning, and Friday Manchester. The Ocean City Mainland's Kylee Watson celebrates the Mustangs' girls basketball night senior running back E'lijah Gray wore Walsh's girls soccer team was equal- state championship ly impressive, losing just one old No. 16 jersey and had a game all season while winning the team nearly pulled off a win over dominating performance. Only minGroup 3 state championship with a Shawnee that would have put them utes after that game ended, tragedy convincing victory over Ramapo — into the sectional title game. The struck a mile away at Pleasantville which came into the title game ranked Egg Harbor Township baseball team, High School, as a shooting happened in the stands during the third quarter No. 5 in New Jersey. The Red Raiders which got off to a rough start and hovered around the .500 mark all allowed just nine goals in 26 games of the Greyhounds' South Jersey while scoring 122. season, got hot in the playoffs and Group 2 semifinal matchup against Inspiring runs: The spring sports made it all the way to the sectional Camden. Three people were shot, season saw some late-season heroics title game before falling to Cherry Hill including 10-year-old Micah Tennant, who died from his injuries the followfrom a lot of players as Ocean City's East. St. Augustine Prep, one of the softball and boys lacrosse teams top baseball programs in the state, ing Wednesday, just hours before the made postseason runs. The often made its way into the state champigame was resumed at Lincoln Finanoverlooked softball team relied on an onship game but lost to Delbarton in cial Field, home of the Philadelphia extra innings. infield full of seniors and made a draEagles. Throughout the remainder of matic run to the sectional semifinals A season of highs and lows: This the state playoffs, including champibefore a tough 4-2 loss Moorestown, past football season showed — in onship games at Rutgers University, and the Red Raiders' boys lacrosse stark contrast — the very best and the a moment of silence was offered in

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South Jersey a hotbed of talent: One thing 2019 will be remembered for in years to come is the signaling of South Jersey as a recruiting destination for college coaches, including big-time colleges and multiple sports.

Kylee Watson, mentioned above, was one of the most highly recruited high school basketball players in the nation before deciding to commit to the University of Oregon, and classmate Devin Lasco — perhaps the best swimmer South Jersey has ever seen — made his commitment to the

University of California. Just recently another Mainland athlete, junior baseball player Chase Petty, announced he had given a verbal commitment to the University of Florida. Also, Wildwood Catholic basketball star Taj Thweatt selected the University of West Virginia and his teammate, Jahlil White, picked Temple University.

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Getting Ready for Cold and Flu Season

By Marci Lutsky

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spent a lot of time on my couch during the past two weeks, not because I’m hiding from crowds in stores. My daughter was sick and it lasted for days and days.

We haven’t had an illness like that in years and I learned a lot from the experience, mostly how to be prepared for the unexpected so that you are not scrambling when sickness hits.

I hope your little ones stay healthy this winter but it’s always good to be prepared with these tips.

Keep your medicine and supplies stocked! I can’t tell you how many times I have rummaged through drawers looking for a thermometer that works. Keep them stocked and in a place that is easily accessible.

Make sure to clean it well between each use, a simple swab off with alcohol will do the trick. Make sure you have medicine on hand and know how much your child weighs as the dosage

will be dependent on their weight. I always keep both Motrin and Tylenol in the house because sometimes I need to alternate between the two.

Check the expiration dates on the bottles to make sure they are still okay to administer.

Buy tissues in bulk in the beginning of the season because no mater how many you have, it won’t be enough.

It’s also good to keep a supply of cough drops on hand as well as a diffuser. If your child has is congested, chest rub in a must. Growing up I remember using Vick’s Vapor Rub. I use a more natural version these days for my kids as well as Do Terra Breathe essential oil. A little bit of that on the chest does wonders for clogged nasal passages.

Let’s talk about how to nourish your kids when they are sick. No matter how hard I tried, my daughter refused to drink tea with honey during this recent sickness. If your kids are more open to drinking tea, keep a soothing caffeine free tea in the pantry. The single most important food to keep in your freezer is soup!

Even though I’m a vegetarian blogger, my children are not vegetarians and love a good cup of chicken noodle soup when they are sick. Though I

didn’t have any on hand, I had all the ingredients to make some and now my freezer is stocked.

I made it in the Instant Pot which could not have been easier or more delicious.

When my kids are sick they also love cinnamon toast which is just a piece of whole wheat bread toasted with melted butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Keep a good supply of games in the house for sick days. Once my daughter started to feel a little better, we passed long hours playing Scrabble and Monoploy. I also knew my daughter was on the mend when she asked to bake cookies. She chose gingerbread cookies and luckily I had all of the ingredients in my pantry, including molasses.

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We ended up needing to make two trips to the doctor.

One of the most important things to have when your kids are sick is a good tribe. What does that mean? It means having friends to call on to pick your non-sick kids up from school and just to remind you that this will pass. I would be lost without my tribe. I hope your holidays are filled with healthy kids and happy memories but just to be on the safe side, stock your house and freezer just in case someone falls ill.

Marci Lutsky is a local mom of eight year-old twins and can be reached at veggingattheshore@ gmail.com.

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s the end of the year is soon upon us, many of us may look over 2019 and assess how kind this year has been to us and possibly wonder what lies in store for 2020. What can we change about ourselves to make 2020 an even better year?

My wife asked me about any New Year resolutions I have made. My reply to her was that I had not made any which set her back a bit.

“What, are you perfect?” she asked. Knowing I am far from perfect, I still elected to sidestep that minefield with my usual smart remark and told her that I try and make small trim adjustments throughout the year instead of one sudden hard drifting turn.

With an eye roll, we were then done with that conversation. The truth of the matter is, in all my years I can only think of one resolution that stuck and that was to stop smoking almost forty years ago. It got me to think though, what resolutions do most people make so, of course I consulted the Internet. One site, Vitagene.com listed the most popular New Year’s resolutions by state for 2019. Thirty nine states listed “lose weight” or “get into shape” as their most popular resolutions; Nine states listed “save money” as the most popular and two states listed something job related. Although I was not surprised by the list, I was a little disappointed that there was a complete absence of resolutions pertaining to spiritual or mental health. While losing weight and getting into shape have undeniable benefits to our overall health, we must not have tunnel vision and ignore other factors in order to have a more fulfilling life. I believe the spiritual aspect is a bit too personal for me to touch on in this column

but I feel we, as a community largely ignore the need for mental health assistance. While we have no reservation about visiting our doctor with a wide array of maladies and can discuss them freely with friends and relatives not limited to but including our colonoscopy prep and results, we are prone to hide any need for discussing our mental challenges with a professional expert. There still appears to be a stigma attached to seeking out such help but there shouldn’t be. I can tell you from experience, that help is life changing. My wife and I have visited such a professional for years. Sessions have helped us deal with raising our children, husband and wife challenges, loss of family, job issues and other stressors many of us face in our journey. It is refreshing to confide in a professional who won’t judge you or share your story with other people; someone who has the tools we need to cope with the struggles many of us face day in and day out. Our professional has been such an integral part of our family for so long that we have become friends outside of his practice. But now he has retired and is moving out of the area. I asked how he went about referring his patients to other doctors. Was it by their needs or was some other criteria involved? He said their needs was an important part but also by insurance coverage; there are only two psychologists in Atlantic County who take health insurance and none in Cape May county. It is only going to be the affluent communities who are going to be able to afford out of pocket expenses? If we can get health coverage for eyecare, dental and other medical needs, we need to step up and try and get our mental health coverage as well. Make that a resolution.

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Carols, Monologues and Comedy One Act puts Ocean City crowd in the holiday spirit

By Tonya Smith

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he S & L Players brought down the house in the Ocean City Library on Saturday (December 14, 2019) with music, laughter and sixteen years of providing entertainment for South Jersey.

Over forty folks filled the lecture room to hear Bette Kaminski and Bill Johnson from a local band called Package Goods Orchestra. They played stripped down holiday favorites like “White Christmas,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Mele Kalikimaka.” The crowd sang loudly and with big smiles.

After the sing along, Sam Goodman (a local actor) came bounding in to the voice of John Fogerty singing “Put Me In Coach!” His monologue, from the play Rounding Third, was

written by Richard Dresser. It was a look inside the mind of a little league baseball coach that really wants to win the big game. His brutal and funny honesty revealing that he was a die hard player in his youth that didn’t realize his own baseball dream. He is now trying to live it through his team.

The featured one-act was “Lucky Numbers”. It featured and was written

by Sam Sardina who portrayed Joe Dupree, a man who believes that he has just won the lottery! After telling off his boss (Ken Groome), telling his wife ( Leanne McGiffin) that they had won and finding out that his brother

in-law (Scott Higbee) had just pulled off the largest prank of all-time...Sam finds himself in quite the predicament!

Though most of the play is in good spirits, there were a few tenuous moments that brought the audience from laughter to near tears when gaining a better understanding of the faltering marriage of the two main characters and the cavalier nature of the brother in-law. But in the holiday spirit, peace is found, a job is recovered and a marriage is mended. And the crowd was delighted!

You can find up to date information on the S & L Players Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SLPlayersTheater/) or on their website https://slplayerstheater.wordpress. com/ Future plays will be noted on either page. Great local theater is here...in our own backyard.

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2020 Vision: Resolutions You Can Keep

By Sarah Fertsch

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or many of us, we hoped 2019 would bring happier memories than the tumultuous 2018. However, this year too had it’s struggles.

Maybe you had a bad breakup, family issues or dealt with mental illness. Maybe your favorite pet died or you’re facing some financial difficulties. To make matters worse, there’s that looming regret of not keeping our New Year’s resolutions.

Maybe you bought a gym membership and devoted yourself to putting some wear on those new sneakers, or you promised to cook at least five meals per week, or you would finally find your one true love. If that didn’t happen for you, you’re not alone. So how do we take back 2020? Dedicate this year to feasible New Year’s Resolutions.

1. Self-Care As a self-diagnosed workaholic, I cannot stress this resolution enough. Self-care restores your soul

so you can be your most productive, authentic self. Read a book, unplug from technology, light a candle, draw a bath, or a have a glass of wine. Go for a long run on the boardwalk. Meet a friend for coffee. Do whatever makes you feel whole. So many of us (young professionals especially) pressure ourselves to keep going and working ourselves to death. This year, commit at least three hours per week to selfcare, and trust me, you won’t regret it.

2. Strengthen Relationships Okay, so you know those acquaintances you keep around? Those friends who you only hang out twice per year? That cute guy who works across the street? Talk to them. I’ve been challenging myself to be more mindful, and a crucial part of life is human connection. Take time and get to know the people around you.

Buy someone from church a cup of coffee. Invite the girl from yoga to a smoothie. Bake cookies for a neighbor. Dedicate your next year to living freely and laughing deeply. There’s

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What The Holidays Mean To Me Written by third graders from Seaview Avenue School in Linwood

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By Tomas

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Smil es and grin s are ever ywhe re. You are happ y for what you get. So that ’s why I love the holid ays. By Quin n B.

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The 20th Annual Egg Harbor City Christmas Parade Comes to Town on December 21st

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anta Claus is coming to town this weekend! Grab your cosiest hats, scarves and gloves and make sure you are wrapped up warm to watch the annual Egg Harbour City Christmas parade as it returns this Saturday 21st December.

This is truly a staple of the holiday season in Egg Harbor City, as the entire city comes out to watch the amazing floats travel through the streets in an event that the whole community looks forward to every year.

Last year’s event saw hundreds of people line the streets as numerous floats, bands, costumed characters, community organizations and emergency vehicles made their way through the city. 11-year-old Jack from Egg Harbor City went to last year’s parade and

he really cannot wait for this year’s: ‘My favorite part was the fire trucks! They gave us so much candy and I got to see Santa. It was awesome!’

Christmas parades are a pinnacle of this time of year and are a great way to spend the evening with family and friends in a festive environment where everyone can get in the Christmas Spirit and enjoy the show. The Egg Harbor City Christmas Parade has been going strong for 19 years now with this year marking its 20th. What started as a conversation between friends, Lloyd Wimberg and Brian Beals, and just small event with family and friends has now grown into a highly anticipated community event.

You can walk around and look in some of the stores who will be staying open late, grab a hot cocoa, a slice of pizza or just set up camp with your beach chair and watch the fun unfold around you. A huge amount of credit must go to the creators of these floats because they are just simply spectacular. The amount of effort that goes into them each year is tremendous and it really shows because every year it just seems to get better and better. There is no chance of getting bored because there is always something different to watch; performances, community groups or live music. Melissa K. from Galloway went last year with her family and had this to say about the

event which she looks forward to every year: ‘It really is just a great night for everyone.

Me and my husband will meet up with our friends while the kids meet up with theirs, they get some cotton candy and watch the different floats. It is just a great, fun evening and we do it every year. It has become a tradition in our family.’

This year’s parade has over 40 participants with a number of floats, fire trucks, bands playing your favorite holiday songs, plus a whole host of amazing surprises. Some of the participants already signed up include 4-H Twirlybirds, Baton Club and Cloggers, Cub Scout Troop 76, ACUA, EHC Community School Band and 401 West Hair Salon.

And of course, no Christmas parade is complete without a visit from the main man himself, Santa Claus! Make sure the kids are at the front line and ready to catch that candy. There will be nothing more magical than seeing your kid’s faces light up as they get a wave

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The line-up for floats is at 5pm at City Hall (500 London Avenue) with the parade stepping off at 6pm. For spectators, if you are early you can grab the best spot in the house right outside of Lou’s Barber Shop (319 Philadelphia Ave). The route well then take the parade down Liverpool to Arago down Philadelphia to route 50 (White Horse Pike) then make a U-Turn and finish off down Philadelphia Ave to the Fire Department. There will be parking available on the streets however this fills up quickly so ensure you get down early to grab a spot.

There are also still a number of float slots available if you want to be a part of this annual tradition. Maybe you are part of a dance troop with a killer Christmas routine that will WOW spectators, or a local business that wants to

show your support and spread some holiday cheer? To sign up for a slot and amaze the crowds with your float visit www.signupgenius.com. You better be quick though because spaces are filling up fast! We spoke to one of the organizers, Brenda Ruth, who said anyone is welcome to participate in the parade; Civic groups, businesses, families, antique cars even! She guarantees it will be a fun filled holiday tradition so grab your family and friends! If you have any questions about signing up or for more information you can e-mail EHCparade@gmail.com or speak to Brenda at (609) 335-1767 or Maggie Inemer at (609) 517-0002.

So if you want a FREE night of festive fun right before Christmas, then make sure you get down to the parade and support this annual tradition.

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