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ing and caring for unwanted, sick, elderly, injured, and abused animals since 2000. Currently, over 550 animals are being cared for and living out their best lives at the farm. Visitors will quickly understand how the farm got its name, as they see beautiful peacocks, crazy chickens, and curious llamas roaming

By Tammy Thornton freely among the guests. It’s easy to forget your troubles and laugh as a gagaking down the Christmas gle of geese pass by to one side while tree and kicking it to the curb ducks seemingly late for a party race in the other direction. can be a bit depressing. Take heart! You can feel a little This time of year, the Christmas trees provide added entertainment better knowing that your Christmas for the animals as residents from trees can be repurposed for a good cause. Animals at the Funny the Shore Local area drop off Farm Rescue Animal Sanctheir trees for the animals tuary in Mays Landing to enjoy. According to love Christmas trees.

Laurie Zaleski, presiJolly the Goat finds dent and owner of the them to be a tasty farm, “Some animals treat, and Yogi the Bull use the trees as huge tosses six-foot trees hairbrushes and backinto the air as mere scratchers. The goats, playthings. cows, and pigs eat them, Funny Farm Rescue and the horses and bulls Animal Sanctuary is a play with them.”

15-acre privately owned Yogi the Bull loves playing Recently, the animals farm that has been shelterwith Christmas trees. were treated to a famous

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Sue McElwee and her daughter Harlow and son Mason after donating their tree to Funny Farm Animal Rescue with Laurie Zaleski, Yogi the Bull, and Tucker the Dog. Christmas tree. You may have heard about the tree that was placed on North Street Beach in Ocean City by Sue McElwee. Though McElwee began the tradition a few years ago, this year’s tree garnered much praise and attention as people yearned for some goodness after this difficult year. When it was time to take the tree down, McElwee decided their little tree could continue to provide happiness to others. McElwee said, “We were honored to donate the tree to [the] Funny Farm. I've heard about

all the wonderful things they do for animals from our friends. We’ve never been and I thought that it would be a great opportunity for my kids to visit and give back to the animals. We’re all animal lovers and really enjoyed seeing Yogi with the North Street tree. The little tree by the sea that brought so much joy continued on with the animals.”

In addition to Christmas trees, the Funny Farm always appreciates donations of time, money, and supplies for the animals. Social distancing procedures are in place for visitors, and hand washing stations are placed around the farm. It is open to the public on Tuesdays and Sundays only from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors must wear masks and complete the on-line waiver before arrival. For more information, go to www.funnyfarmrescue.org, or visit their Facebook page for the latest events.

Tammy Thornton is a mom of four, a substitute teacher, and a Sunday school teacher. She is passionate about gardening and cooking, and loves the beach.

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Stepping into a New Year Letter from the editor

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ew Year, new me," used to be my motto. I loved the thought of making a fresh start, hanging up a new calendar, and having a new chance to get it right. However, as I reflect on my past New Year's resolutions, they were always grandiose in nature, with no room for error. "This year, I will run a half marathon, lose 20 pounds and become organized" I promised myself. A week goes by and life happens.

A second week without any progress and inevitably I am overwhelmed. I feel like a complete failure by the end of the month.

I've learned that most things worth striving for require a great deal of practice and endurance. So, focusing on the "baby steps" is more effective for me.

These are all the little daily things that get you a bit closer to where you want to be. If you take five baby steps or little steps a day towards your goal, you are much more likely to succeed. Try breaking your resolution into the small steps that move you in the right direction.

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Getting closer to your goal is a success in itself. Think of it as a journey, not a sprint.

Another effective tip is to ditch the "all or nothing" mindset. Adjust the wording in your resolutions to allow slip-ups and imperfections. Did you ever hear the phrase "nobody's perfect?"

We accept that in others, yet rarely give ourselves the same grace. Give yourself a break. Rather than saying "I will eat 'clean,' or unprocessed food, try saying "I will eat 'clean' more often or I will reduce my consumption of processed or fast food." This way you are setting yourself up for success rather than failure. An easy success leads to confidence and continued success along the way.

After such a tumultuous year, we need to tread lightly with both ourselves and others. Many people we run into are dealing with loss of loved ones, a change in job or school and financial stressors that would put anyone on edge. Although we now see a light at the end of this long tunnel, we are still in the thick of the pandemic and it's devastating effects. I look forward to my loved ones receiving the vaccine and plan to get it as soon as it becomes available to me. Hopefully in a few months, this will be behind us.

This issue of Shore Local is full of heartwarming stories and insights by columnists who live and do life right Established 2016

Celebrating Life at The Southern NJ Shore Office - (609) 788-4812 Publisher - Bob Fertsch (609) 334-1691 shorelocalads@gmail.com Executive Editor - Cindy Christy Fertsch (609) 705-5323 shorelocalcindy@gmail.com Digital Marketing Director - Marc Berman Columnists - Charles Eberson, Dina Guzzardo, Bonnie Miller, Raymond Tyler, Dan Skeldon, Tammy Thornton, Steffen Klenk, Nancy Adler, Marc Berman, Donald B. Kravitz, Joe Massaglia, Pete Thompson, Bill Barlow, Erica Hoffman, Fred Miller, Krystle J. Bailey, Douglas Keefe, Brian Cahill, Jeff Whitaker

here at the Jersey Shore. Check out the good works of Hometown Hero, Andre Murphy with his Community Feeding Tour on page 6. Also read on page 9 how one local business, in partnership with others, was able to provide FIVE heating systems for families in need in Atlantic and Cape May Counties.

A positivity principle that states, “what you focus on grows” means that the topics or subjects we choose to put our attention on will eventually expand.

Here at Shore Local, we are focused on the good. You have many outlets to learn about breaking news, crime and politics. Shore Local is here to give you a break from that. We focus on the people, places and events that make our area so special. Thanks for reading. If you have a story idea, just email me at shorelocalcindy@gmail.com

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Hometown Hero: Andre Murphy Feeds Thousands

By Krystle J. Bailey

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urphy’s Chicken and Potatoes Community Feeding Tour was inspired by one son’s love for his mother’s chicken recipe combined with a passion for his community. What began as a fundraiser for Andre Murphy’s church, Grace Tabernacle, has become a rapidly expanding ministry that feeds hundreds of families in South Jersey.

Andre Murphy is no stranger to serving his community. Murphy has been committed to using his gifts to better those around him for over 20 years. From hosting events for the local youth to helping families after Hurricane Sandy, Murphy has been known to jump right into action when there is a need in his community.

“We want to do things that are going to impact others. That’s the goal.

If I can truly help someone else, that’s

what I am here for,” shared Murphy explaining his latest venture, Murphy’s Chicken and Potatoes Community Feeding Tour.

Murphy’s Chicken and Potatoes began during Summer 2020 as a fundraiser for his church, Grace Tabernacle.

Using a recipe handed down from his mother, Andre began whipping up hearty servings of the family dish.

The love for Murphy’s Chicken and Potatoes began to span well beyond the Murphy family and into the hearts and stomachs of the community.

When asked about the love for the meal, Murphy shared, “It’s a simple dish but we put a lot of love on it.”

Through a partnership with Grace

Tabernacle, Andre Murphy and the team decided to take the show on the road. Beginning in September of last year, they began seeking ways to deliver meals to community members in need. Several sponsors immediately jumped on board including ACCC, ACUA, City Wide Towing, Salad Chef, C.R.O.P.S, and more allowing Murphy to feed over 3,000 individuals in need just in the last two months of 2020.

The tour included weekly stops at various churches and community centers, feeding 100 meals at each stop. The feeding tour stop at Turning Point Day Center for the Homeless was a particularly special stop for Murphy. The Feeding Tour team gave the Day Center’s cooking staff the day off and spent time with the homeless center attendees.

“Just to see what they’re doing at the center to help homeless people get on their feet was inspiring. That will definitely become a weekly stop for us,” explained Murphy.

The movement received recognition in the form of a proclamation from the State Assemblymen, Mazzeo

& Armato who volunteered their time to help feed the community.

With plans to expand the food distribution in 2021, Murphy was offered a mobile kitchen partnership with Ocean Inc. Having access to a mobile vehicle is the saving grace that will allow Murphy to continue to feed those in need. With so many churches and venues still closed due to Covid-19 and the temperatures dropping, the mobile kitchen allows Andre Murphy and the team to continue to serve. With help from local sponsors along with the mobile kitchen access, Murphy’s Chicken and Potatoes Community Feeding Tour will be able to more than double their outreach. Going into 2021, they look forward to feeding 1,000 free meals per week to those in need.

“When you don’t plan something and God pushes your hand, you just don’t ask too many questions. You keep going and things fall into place", said Andre Murphy, program leader.

Learn more or get involved at www.CommunityFeedingTour.com.

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et me confess and offer full disclosure: I am a snow lover.

I always have been, and I presume I always will be. I trace the origins back to February 6-7th, 1978, when a slow moving Nor’easter dropped a record 55 inches of snow on my small town in Northern Rhode Island. As it turned out, it slammed South Jersey pretty hard too. Granted, I was only two years old, may not officially “remember” the blizzard, and may not have been on my path to a meteorologist just yet. That came at the age of nine when Hurricane Gloria blew through, but that’s a topic for another column and another season.

But no type of weather gets me more excited, and coincidentally is more challenging to forecast, than an old-fashioned East Coast snowstorm.

Of course, the love for snow is far from universal, and seems to have somewhat of a tie to age, at least from what my informal “research”

shows. Over the last two decades, I’ve spoken to hundreds of groups throughout South Jersey, from kindergarten classes to AARP members to everyone in between. And when I inevitably ask the question “Who likes snow?” before reminiscing about my snowy escapades over my long and snowbound career, the number of hands that go up steadily decreases the older you get. I’ve also found the mention of snow can be divisive, though thankfully not as much so as the political landscape we are living in right now. There are some that love snow, and many that cringe at the mere mention of the word.

But if you’re among those that aren’t so fond of the flakes, you certainly have a lot to be thankful for of late, as we skate pretty easily through another winter, at least so far. The last time we had any measurable snow on the ground was roughly some 400 days ago, back on December 11, 2019.

And even then, it was only a coating, a fraction of an inch of snow, that promptly melted the next day. The last time we had 6 inches or more of snow from a single storm was way back on the first day of Spring in 2018 (March 21). And for a foot of snow in one shot, go back two months prior to

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Yes, it truly is the winter of a South Jersey snow lover’s discontent. Or more appropriately, it is the last winterand-a-half now, or about 400 straight days.

Officially, we’re in the midst of the third longest stretch where there has been no measurable snow on the ground in South Jersey. According to the National Weather Service however, we have quite a ways to go to claim the top spot. Back in the early 1970’s, we managed to go almost two years, or just over 700 days, with no snow cover from February 1972 to February 1974. It’s a record that is of course depressing for snow lovers to find we are now in the Top 3 for, and a record that dendrite despisers hope we break with no snow for the rest of this winter, or possibly next too?

So the next logical question would revolve around our snow chances looking ahead, both in the short and longer terms. Let’s take them in order, and start with the immediate future, which is of course the easier answer to provide. And that answer is a simple one. With no big storms in sight and any bona fide cold air locked way up in Canada for the foreseeable future, our snow chances remain meager through the middle of January. Now there have been suggestions for some time now of a pattern change to colder and stormier later this month, and that could possibly

be the case. But it is far from a guarantee, and at least for now, snow will remain elusive to the South Jersey snow lover a while longer.

Now it’s not all gloom and doom for those that have some faith in some flakes this winter.

Remember, late January through m i d - Fe b r u a r y is normally the snowiest time in an average winter in South Jersey. And over the past decade, March has been especially snowy at times, much to the chagrin of those hoping for an early spring. All it takes is one good snowstorm to break the drought, and that’s always possible over the second half of the winter. So while there’s no immediate opportunities for some “white gold”, all hope is not lost for the rest of the winter to strike it rich.

And in case you’re wondering, the latest measurable snow on record in South Jersey was back in late April of 1956, when a record 2.4 inches of snow fell on April 24, over a month into the spring season. Better late than never, right snow lovers?

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Spreading Cheer with a Warm Winter Gift Five Local Families Receive Free Heaters

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outh Jersey HVAC contractor, Comfort Now by Bob McAllister, has been servicing our area since 2014. Since their inception, Comfort Now has been graciously donating a new heater to a family in need through their “Heat For The Holidays” mission.

At the end of 2020, the Comfort Now team had received 18 nominations for well-deserving families in the area.

Normally, they select five finalists and ask the community to vote for the winner. Traditionally, the recipient is the family that they feel have the greatest need.

This year, just as the nominations were being finalized, Bob McAllister received a call from a woman who identified as “Mo from Michigan.”

Mo was looking for opportunities to help a stranger in need and after a lengthy discussion, Mo made a generous donation that would increase the number of families that Comfort

Now would be able to serve this winter.

With the excitement of the donation from Mo, Bob McAllister relayed the news to Comfort Now ’s Carrier distributor, Peirce Phelps. Inspired by Mo’s generosity, the team at Peirce Phelps jumped on board with another generous donation. The trio of generosity was able to increase the giving during a year when it was needed more than ever.

This winter, Comfort Now was able to gift not only one heating system, but five! Five beautiful families in South Jersey received the gift of “Heat for the Holidays.” Two families in Galloway, two in Egg Harbor Township, and one family in Cape May Courthouse were able to stay

warm through the 2020 holidays and beyond courtesy of Comfort Now, Mo, and Peirce Phelps.

The outpouring of love from the community was immeasurable. The nomination stories were all heart wrenching and emotional. There is so much need in our community. We are thankful for companies like Comfort Now and others who are giving back

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New beaches span the length of Absecon Island Downbeach, AC Receive Sand from Dredging Project

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rews are putting the finishing touches on a multimillion-dollar federal project that added about two million cubic yards of sand to beaches on Absecon Island, from the Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Absecon Inlet.

“It’s mostly finished. The sand has been pumped in. They’re grading it all out,” said Lance Landgraf, Ventnor’s commissioner of public works and construction, in a Jan. 11 interview.

“What they’re finishing up now is the repairs to the walkovers.”

That includes a concrete ramp at Suffolk Avenue, which had been badly damaged by heavy equipment in a previous project.

“They agreed that the damage was from their trucks and they’re going to repair it,” Landgraf said.

He said Ventnor has a strong

Aerial images from November show beaches being built in Ventnor. A multimillion-dollar federal project has added sand from inlet to inlet on Absecon Island, with most of the work now finishing up. Photo courtesy of US Army Corps of Engineers working relationship with the Army Corps of Engineers, the federal agency leading the federal efforts on beach replenishment.

“We don’t get everything we want, but they’ve been very good with us, as has the DEP,” he said.

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of protective dunes in the community. There, too, the latest project is winding down.

“They’re finishing up right now, with landscaping and some rails on the areas where they pumped sand,” said Margate Mayor Michael Becker. The community did not succeed in blocking the dune project, which remains a sore point for some residents and property owners. It’s resolved now, though.

“Obviously, we had our different opinions on who was paying for the project. It’s done. It’s over with and we moved on,” he said. But he added that the community does not kick in for beach projects as do other towns.

“Not one penny. We went to court.

Part of the settlement was that we never had to participate in beach projects. We will hold them to that,” he said.

Does that create tension with the other towns, especially considering the fact that Ventnor is set to pay about $450,000 toward their new beach?

“I don’t want to call it tension.

They have their opinion on it and we have ours,” Landgraf said.

Typically, the federal government pays the largest share of the cost for beach projects, with the remainder divided between the state and municipalities. Most local officials see the beach projects as a bargain.

Ventnor welcomes the dunes, and according to Landgraf, owners were worried before the start of a previous beach project that the dune near the border with Margate had been stripped away by erosion.

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Margate and Longport’s beaches were built in 2018. The most recent project was completed under a $23.8 million contract with Great Lakes Dredging and Dock company of Illinois, which is a major player in beach replenishment. With all of the options, the total contract was worth more than $30 million, according to the Army Corps, including dune walkovers, sand fencing and planting dune grass.

Two dredges worked to add sand to the barrier island, with the dredge “Texas” adding sand to Atlantic City and the dredge “Liberty Island” building the beaches starting in Ventnor in October and moving on to Margate

and Longport after that.

Dredging work is still underway in Atlantic City, according to Army Corps spokesman Steve Rochette, who said on Jan. 11 that the work is now close to Garden Pier.

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small did not respond to a request for comment. On the other end of the island, Longport Mayor Nicholas Russo said the project has made a visible difference on the beaches.

“This has certainly lengthened and expanded our beach property. That’s not even debatable,” Russo said. “The

project appears to be almost done here.”

He said dune grass has been added along much of the town, with additional plants in the area from 11th Avenue to 16th Avenue, which he said has been designated as a conservation area.

He added that the borough plans to add additional blue mats to the dune crossovers, which he said are designed to improve access for those using wheelchairs or with other mobility challenges, but have proven very popular among all residents and visitors.

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– February 28th Visit the Longport Public Library’s website during the months of January and February to view the art of Longport resident Kate Subranni. To learn more, visit longportpubliclibrary.org/art-gallery.

Let’s Paint Snowmen Take & Make Online Video ▶Tuesday,

January 19th at 5pm New Day Family Success Center is getting together on Zoom to enjoy a relaxing night of painting a seasonal snowman. Supplies will be available to those who register for the event. This event is no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Registration on Eventbrite or by phone is required. Please call 609-652-0230 or visit facebook.com/newdaygalloway for more information.

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Snowmen at Night StoryWalk ▶Now

– January 31st Lake Memorial Park 407 Wesley Ave. Ocean City You’re invited to Ocean City Public Library’s Storywalk. The pages of Snowmen at Night, written by Caralyn Buehner and illustrated by Mark Buehner, have been transformed into signs, allowing you to read the story while you walk through the park. After

you read the story, find the winter-themed items in the park. Complete the scavenger hunt and a survey for your chance to win a special prize. For more information, please visit oceancitylibrary.org.

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Online Kids Crafts at Longport Public Library ▶Wednesdays

and Saturdays 2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport Longport Public Library has a new, free kid’s craft kit available for pickup each Wednesday and Saturday. Craft kits are intended for ages 3-8 (some adult assistance may be required) and contain everything you need for a fun activity each week. Call 609487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more.

Cooking Matters for Kids Online Video ▶Wednesdays

at 4pm Join Inland Family Success Center and SNAP for a fun, kid-friendly healthy cooking demo video. This event is of no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Pre-registration is required.

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January 25th at 1pm New Day Family Success Center has partnered with Atlantic Prevention Resources to bring you this event. It will teach and reinforce life skills that have future impact on the ability to resist substance abuse. This event is no-cost to participants and open to all families living in Atlantic County. Registration on Eventbrite or by phone is required. Please call 609-652-0230 or visit facebook.com/ newdaygalloway for more information.

Lectures and Workshops

Mindful Ways Virtual Workshop with Kate Lutz ▶Monday,

January 18th from 1-3pm Kate Lutz’s Mindful Ways Workshops offer easy ways to practice meditation and experience mindfulness. Workshops include gratitude sharing, meditations, a discussion topic, and access to practical wellness tools.

To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.

Virtual Family-Friendly Bingo ▶Tuesday,

January 19th at 7pm Join Longport Public Library for a few rounds of a family-friendly game night. Each winner will receive a prize. This event will be held virtually. Registration for this event is required. 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more.

OCFPL Virtual Book Club ▶Wednesday,

January 20th at 6pm Join the librarians for a fun discussion of this month’s book, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.

Coffee Klatch Virtual Program ▶Thursday,

January 21st at 10:30am Insightful, animated and fast-paced conversation with friends and neighbors spanning “both sides of the isle and in the middle.”

Share your thoughts on politics, technology, world events, the arts and more. This program is moderated by Village Membership Director Tina Serota. RSVP by January 14th. For more information or to join Village by the Shore,

contact Tina at 609-287-8872, tserota@ jfsatlantic.org or visit jfsvillagebytheshore.org.

Virtual Lecture Series: Home Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement ▶Thursday,

January 21st at 7pm A virtual lecture and musical performance presented by Galen Abdur-Razzaq. Learn how jazz became advocacy for the Civil Rights Movement, with proceeds from jazz concerts used to finance major events such as the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington in 1963. This lecture will be infused with music demonstrations. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.

“What’s it Worth?” Virtual Appraisal ▶Monday,

January 25th from 7-9pm Author, Auctioneer, Appraiser and Radio Show Host Mike Ivankovich will introduce you to “What Determines Value”…and reveal what your Antiques, Collectibles, and Personal Treasures are really worth today. During this virtual program, he will evaluate attendees’ treasures, one-by-one, and will share many buying and selling tips and strategies. To learn more or to register, visit oceancitylibrary.org.

Sandy Pages Virtual Book Club ▶Monday,

January 25th at 1pm Sandy Pages Book Club will be meeting to discuss The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton. This is a free event open to anyone who has read this month’s discussion title, but registration is required. This event will be held virtually. Copies of this material are available to Longport Public Library patrons. Call 609487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more.

Joyful January Virtual Program ▶Wednesday,

January 27th at 10:30am Join Sharon Simon, Supervisor, Rothenberg Center for Family Life, and Tina Serota for a lively discussion as we explore creative ways to learn new things and travel the world – all from the comfort and safety of home.

RSVP by January 19th. For more information or to join Village by the Shore, contact Tina at 609-287-8872, tserota@jfsatlantic.org or visit jfsvillagebytheshore.org.

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Sleep and Weight Loss

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ne of the most common reasons people struggle with weight loss is lack of sleep. When you think about all of the things that can impact weight gain, you may not think that sleep is one of them. However, there is a strong relationship between quality sleep and weight management. Sleep, and more importantly, sleep deprivation, can have a significant impact on weight and metabolism.

It’s been studied and proven, people who get less than the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep tend to eat around an extra 300 calories of food a day. The additional calories resulted in lowered energy levels and an increase in weight gain.

So how exactly does the relationship between sleep and weight work?

Say hello to leptin. Leptin is a hormone that’s produced primarily by adipose cells and cells in the small intestines. Leptin is responsible for regulating energy levels within your body by inhibiting hunger. When leptin levels are balanced, it actually prevents excess fat tissues from being stored in adipose tissues. Leptin suppresses appetite by sending signals to the hypothalamus, the part of the brain responsible for controlling hunger.

When this occurs, the brain registers that the body is full and needs time to digest food, preventing overeating.

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Producing enough leptin in the body takes time and energy, both of which are more difficult to expend when you’re awake and alert. You need time and energy to regulate other areas of the body when you’re awake. So, when can your body make leptin more effectively? When you’re asleep!

Among the hundreds of roles that sleep plays in the body, one of them is balancing energy levels. During sleep, leptin levels rise. This is partly in response to the ingestion of meals earlier on in the day. However, it’s also due, in part, to sleep’s impact on leptin production.

Certain proteins called neuropeptides are produced during sleep that help stimulate leptin production. When these neuropeptides are produced, the brain sends signals to areas of the body to stimulate leptin production, mainly adipose cells and cells in the small intestines. Because the body is in a relaxed state, it doesn’t need to expend energy on maintaining high neural activity in the brain or send signals to the muscles to contract when running that half-mile hike. Instead, that energy can be used to help create enough leptin to help regulate appetite and metabolism.

So the real question here is, how much does sleep deprivation impact leptin production? The answer is quite a lot. Sleep deprivation and related conditions may alter how well leptin signals energy balance to the brain.

Rather than accurately interpreting that the body has received a high enough caloric intake from food, sleep deprivation actually causes leptin to misinterpret when caloric intake is adequate for the body.

The result of this is an increase in

appetite when you wake up and go about the day. In fact, it’s common for people who suffer from sleep deprivation conditions like insomnia to consume more calories than they need. This makes it more difficult for them to lose weight at a steady pace.

But if your body doesn’t need the extra calories, why do you still feel hungry when you wake up after a bad night’s rest? Well, sleep deprivation doesn’t just affect how your brain interprets signals from leptin. It also impacts how much leptin gets produced in your body. Lower leptin levels mean higher

rates of hunger and subsequently, a higher caloric intake.

Understanding the science behind sleep and weight management is only half the battle. Determining what you can do to lower sleep deprivation is the other half. You can try changing your sleep environment, eat foods that can help you feel sleepy , cut back on alcohol before bedtime or enjoy a cup camomile tea before you go to bed.

Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist and practitioner in Linwood. Her office is located in Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Rd. Learn about her practice at ww.nancyadlernutrition.com (609)653-4900 Nancy is the Recipient of the Best of The Press 2020 Gold Award. You may listen to Nancy every Sunday at 2 pm Nancy Adler Nutrition LIVE! NewsTalk 1400 WOND

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January 28th at 4pm Join friends and neighbors for an afternoon of fun as you test your knowledge and compete for the top prize. Topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. The event is free for Village Members and Holocaust Survivors, $5 for non-members. Must RSVP by January 19th. For more information or to join Village by the Shore, contact Tina Serota at 609287-8872, tserota@jfsatlantic.org or visit jfsvillagebytheshore.org.

Rotary Club of Ocean City-Upper Township Virtual Meeting ▶Thursday,

January 28th at 6:30pm Join the Rotary Club of Ocean City-Upper Township for their upcoming online program featuring Dr. Barbara Gaba, President of Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC).

Register in advance for this meeting by visiting bit.ly/Rotary28JanRegistration. To learn more about the OC-UT Rotary Club, contact Rotary Club President Randi Scheck at 609412-3459 or visit ocutrotary.org.

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from 11am-12pm Struggling to download an app to your cell phones or tablets? Trying to figure out how to read e-books on your Kindle? Registration is required. Help will be provided virtually via GoToMeeting. Visit longportpubliclibrary.org to request a 15-minute time slot. Please fill out the form completely and our staff will confirm your appointment via e-mail.

Health and Wellness

Warriors Welcome Online Veterans Support Group ▶Thursdays

at 5pm A peer-run veteran’s support & discussion group every week on Zoom. This is a no-cost, judgment-free, veteran-facilitated zone with discussions on self-care and wellness, family and relationships, adjusting to civilian life and

employment. For more information, contact Jaime Angelini at jangelini@mhaac.info or visit mhaac.info.

Virtual Heartfulness Group Meditation ▶Thursdays

at 7:25pm Join Heartfulness every Thursday night on Zoom for group meditation classes. This practice is a natural way of experiencing the true self. The class is free and open to all and no experience is necessary. Visit facebook. com/MeditateSJ to learn more.

Virtual Tai Chi/Qigong ▶Fridays

at 11am Tai Chi/Qigong Class participants will learn the ancient mind, body, spirit practices of Qigong and Tai Chi. These gentle practices help relieve stress, improve balance and flexibility and enhance the immune system.

Class is open to adults at all fitness levels. No experience required. Visit acfpl.org to register.

Virtual LGBTQ+ Discussion Group ▶Fridays

at 2pm A group for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families and friends (18+) to come together, share experiences, learn about the community, find support and discuss relevant topics.

This virtual group meeting is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County. For more information, please visit mhaac. info or dial-in at 609-241-9388 and use the Conference ID: 149330.

Community In Person Yoga at the Arts Garage ▶Saturdays

at 10am Sign up for a free Yoga Class at the Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City. Classes are every Saturday now though December 5th. Masks are required and please bring your own mat.

Parking is $4 in the Wave Garage. Sign up at leadershipstudioac.com.

Virtual Mind & Body Workshop ▶Wednesdays

at 11am The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County hosts a weekly Zoom meeting for those living with a disability. For questions, contact Bernadette at btrendler@mhanj.org, call 609-652-3800 ext. 303 or visit mhaac. info.

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January 15th

Stealing Savanah ▶5-9pm

Renault Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Bob Mower & Nick Nicholas ▶6:30-9:30pm

Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Chris Yoder ▶9pm

Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City

January 16th

Don’t Call Me Francis ▶12-4pm

Renault Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Brandon Ireland Duo ▶6pm

Sky Cafe at Ocean Casino Resort 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City NC3 No Clue Trio ▶6:30-9:30pm

Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Ken Shiles & CiBon ▶9pm

Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City

January 17th

Triple Rail Turn ▶12-4pm

Renault Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Jimmy Brogan & Destinee Monroe ▶5-8pm

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January 20th

Bob Sterling Band ▶6:30-9:30pm

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January 22nd

The David Earl Experience ▶6-9:45pm

Bourre AC 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Brandon Ireland ▶8pm

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Caring Together Views from the Shore

By Brian Cahill

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t has been a privilege working with Shore Medical Center as its Marketing Director for the past six years and supporting our local community hospital. When the pandemic started, the sense of community was loud and clear; the outpouring love and support for our healthcare heroes was on full display. While our doctors, nurses, clinical support staff were battling Covid on the front lines, you were donating subs and snacks, pizza and PPE, along with money to help us with costs for Covid.

Our staff knew you cared about them and that gave them a boost to keep on going. I will remember this feeling for a long time.

In addition to the health effects of the virus, many people lost their jobs and with that, their insurance. Our area was particularly affected because so many are part of the entertainment and hospitality industry. This has left many people without health insurance or with only minimal coverage to pay their medical bills. But regardless of the

patients ability to pay, our non-profit hospital provides care and treatment for those who need it.

Recognizing this, Shore Medical Center created its Caring Together campaign for 2021. This Caring Together campaign will help the community help us provide care to those that need it.

The Caring Together Campaign was created in the spirit of community during the past year between our hospital workers and those that supported them.

Every year there is a financial challenge that the Shore Medical Center faces resulting from the lack of Charity Care funding the hospital receives from the State of New Jersey. Shore Medical Center pays the State over $1 million each year as part of their obligation to the State’s Charity Care program. This program is in place to provide hospitals with funding to offset the cost of providing care to those who do not have insurance or who are underinsured and cannot pay their bills. The State provides Shore Medical Center with $84,000 per year to cover these patients. That amount is a small fraction of the dollars needed when compared to $12.3 million in uncompensated care Shore provides.

The Caring Together Campaign will help put us on the path to offset the cost for this uncompensated care for patients

in the following areas: Cardiovascular Health, Maternity patients’ care, Cancer treatments, and Diabetes treatments.

Thank you for taking a moment of your time to learn about Shore's Caring Together campaign, and joining in our mission to care for our community.

On behalf of Shore, I appreciate if you would consider making a donation Shore Medical Center. Every dollar makes a difference. To donate online follow the link to givetoshore.org. Thank you.

Brian Cahill is the Director of Marketing for Shore Medical Center. He is also on the Board of the Somers Point Business Association, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business at Stockton University, and is a founding member of Somers Point-Community First, a local volunteer organization

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Past Celebrations of Inauguration Day A Look Back

By Fred Miller

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ne hundred and twenty years ago, February 28, 1901, the Ocean City Sentinel reported, “Many Republicans of this city are anxious to attend the inaugural ceremonies at Washington, when President McKinley for the second time takes the oath of office. Already a number have arranged for accommodations and others will go along without making any preparations. It may seem surprising when you stop to think of it, but the important occasion occurs next Monday.”

It was not surprising that many Ocean City people wanted to attend McKinley’s second inauguration. He was very popular here easily winning in 1896 and 1900. On November 6.

1900, he received 312 votes while his opponent, William Jennings Bryan,

received only 56 votes. our government’s continuity In the 1900 election, Presiand permanence. dent McKinley, 57, carried with President Washington took him New York Governor Theohis second oath of office on dore Roosevelt, 42, as his new March 4, 1793 and every presiVice President, and retained dent took the oath on that date Republican majorities in both (March 5, if March 4 fell on a houses of Congress.

Sunday) until 1937.

Everyone took the train In eighteenth century America it seemed reasonto Washington and many responded to this ad: “Few short able to set aside four months journeys are as interesting as between the election and the a trip to Washington, the nainauguration. This provided tion’s capital, and such a trip enough time to tally the votes, can be made most satisfac- March 4, 1901, was Inauguration Day for President William to have the electoral college torily by participating in the McKinley (left), and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt. members send their ballots to Washington, and for the three-day personally conducted tours of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

At noon on Monday, March 4, president-elect to organize the new 1901, President William McKinley Round trip rate, covering railroad government. transportation for the round trip, placed his hand on a Bible and took In 1933, it was decided the four meals en route, transfer of passenthe oath of office repeating the months between the election and the gers and ordinary baggage to hotel, same words that George Washinginauguration was too long. The Twenhotel accommodations and guides, ton spoke on April 30, 1789: “I do tieth Amendment to the Constitution services of experienced tourist agent solemnly swear that I will faithfully changed the date of the presidential and chaperon, in short, every item execute the Office of President of inaugurations from March 4 to Janof necessary expense, $11.50 from the United States, and will to the uary 20.

Philadelphia.” best of my ability, preserve, protect On January 20, 2021, Joseph R. Article II, Section 1 of the Constituand defend the Constitution of the Biden Jr. will place his hand on the tion requires that before president can United States.”

Bible and take the oath of office and assume their duties they must take From the day George Washington become our country’s 46th president. the oath of office. The completion of placed his hand on the Bible and recitThere will be much to celebrate, for this thirty-five word oath ends one ed the oath, the inaugural ceremonies once again, America’s political torch president’s term and begins the next. have been an important symbol of will be passed in peace.

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The Deauville Inn: Fine Dining on the Strathmere Waterfront

By Steffen Klenk

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ocated in the heart of Strathmere, just south of Ocean City, sits an extraordinary waterfront restaurant with over 130 years of history.

Built in 1881 by James P. Carothers, the Deauville Inn originally operated as a hotel. During the late 1890s, as the local fishing industry flourished, traders and whalers would patronize the Inn. It is rumored that the Deauville once had a casino in one the upper rooms during Prohibition.

In the destructive Ash Wednesday Storm in 1962, with over twenty foot waves, the building stood unscathed. In 1980, Walter Carpenter and his wife Gloria took over the property and became caretakers of the building. After nearly 40 years, the property was recently purchased by longtime Strathmere resident Tim Fox. Last year, the Deauville Inn unveiled their newly renovated look, overseen by Taffer Dynamics, a hospitality company lead by Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer. When in town, those who walk up are immediately introduced to their updated bar and lounge, perfect for watching all the big games, a grand dining room with

a full bar, and their expanded outdoor patio. In addition to these recent renovations, a brand new package goods store is attached to the building.

This past year, the Deauville has hired TJ Ricciardi as their new Executive Chef. Chef Ricciardi is a South Jersey local who has been in the culinary businesses for more than a decade. He has worked closely with some of the most renowned chefs in the region, from Stephen Kalt, Tom Harkins, and his close mentor Luke Palladino. Ricciardi describes working closely with Palladino. “What he brought to me was the understanding of seasonality of local.”

Ricciardi’s recent culinary adventure saw him opening the Sinatra, an Upscale Italian Restaurant at the Encore Boston Harbor Resort by Steve Wynn. TJ has since relocated to Sea Isle City with his wife and three kids to head the re-visioned Deauville Inn. Ricciardi has also introduced a revamped menu to reflect the recent changes. Some of their latest dishes include a delicious Grilled Swordfish, Oyster Po’Boy Sandwich and Fresh Onion Soup, along with nightly chef

specials. The current restaurant adheres to menu reflects a focus the latest health standards. on using quality, fresh ingredients, and using Deauville Inn is lovegetables that are in cated conveniently off peak season, such as of Ocean Drive, at 201 root vegetables and winWillard Rd. in Strathmere. ter lettuce.

They are open seven days a With their dining room, Chef TJ Ricciardi week for lunch and dinner. To sports bar, outdoor dining view the latest information and beachfront bar, the Deauville and their up-to-date menu, visit their Inn is not just a restaurant, but is website at www.deauvilleinn.com. becoming the destination on the Jersey Shore. Diners can expect more Steffen Klenk is a multimedia changes in the coming months with journalist. He resides in Ocean an updated menu, expanded with City and enjoys capturing the seasonal flavors. And, those who eclectic moments of shore life. are ready to dine can be assured the

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ate’s new book, “I LOVE YOU; LETTERS OF LOVE FROM BLACK MEN TO BLACK BOYS,” aims to normalize affection and love between black men and boys. Nate, along with 12 other local, successful, black men

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In the dedication, Nate writes, “As black males, there is a stigma for us to be tough and never show our emotions.” He goes on to say, “Real strength occurs when we are willing to be vulnerable. Real strength comes from admitting where we are weak. Real strength comes from God.” It’s this stigma that Nate and his colleagues seek to eradicate through letters of L.O.V.E. The L.O.V.E. acronym represents Listening, being Open-Hearted, Validating, and Encouraging. The “LOVE” concept came from a weekend conference that Nate attended in 2019 at which he listened to the words and insights of Dr. Michael Lindsey. In one of Dr. Lindsey’s opening remarks, he stated, “Love black men and children as if they’ve never been hated.”

That quote sparked something incredible in Nate. He knew that while he may not have the education or resources just yet to provide mental health services in his community, he did have the ability to love. He knew that he could show up, love unconditionally, and continue his mission to “change what we normalize.”

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Nate explains, “It was the first time that I sat with black men and had conversations about real life things, not women or sports. We talked about a lot of things that I never felt comfortable speaking about. Where I grew up, you didn’t talk about your emotions, you just “pray it away” and don’t speak about it. That began a healing process for me.”

Nate went on to pursue mental health therapy and a road to healing. He now encourages the men and women in his family to do the same.

While Nate is currently pursuing his master’s degree to become a thera-

pist, he spends most of his time and energy loving on and encouraging those in his community to begin their

journey to healing.

It’s that commitment to his community that fueled the writing of “I Love You.” As Nate was in the process of writing his latest book, he had a revelation that the book would need to be about more than just his story. He started speaking with his friends and colleagues about this “watered down” idea of love between black men and boys.

Together, they began normalizing telling each other that they love one another. They began to have hard conversations, and show emotion that they weren’t previously accustomed to showing. These 13 men took their vulnerabilities and put it on paper as a gift to future black men.

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By Pete Thompson

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ello Readers and welcome to 2021…! It seems like forever since I’ve written, and thanks to the holidays, I have so much to write about from both the worlds of sports and entertainment.

Since I last wrote, the Eagles lost in Arizona, lost at Dallas, and then lost at home to Washington. Oh, and they fired Doug Pederson. I know right?

Way to “bury the lead!" The Sixers started the season red hot and have fallen slightly off the pace of late. Plus, now that teams are playing “outside the bubble”, COVID has become an issue for some, including the Sixers.

The Flyers are just about to start a shortened regular season, and will play a unique schedule that’s designed to limit travel and potential COVID exposure. In baseball, a big signing by one NL East rival might mean good news for the Phillies and their ability to re-sign a key free agent. Finally, on the local high school level, the winter sports season is underway. Vastly dif-

ferent than in years past, but at least it appears there will be some form of a season for winter sports.

From the entertainment world, I had the holiday break and more to watch a bunch of things, including a documentary on a famous musical group that I’ve been wanting to see. Season Three of a very popular Netflix series dropped on New Year’s Day and it was epic! Lastly, the final episode for Alex Trebek has come and gone. I’ll share my thoughts on the first guest host they are using.

As always though, we begin with sports, and my thoughts: ● I must start with the Eagles because what a wild 2-3 weeks since I last wrote. In order, they lost in Arizona, lost at Dallas, and then lost at home to Washington to close out a 4-11-1 season. And then they FIRED their Head Coach Doug Pederson. Where do I begin with all this? ● Let’s just jump right to the Washington game as that was a big story when Pederson elected to go for two, rather than kick a field goal and tie the game in the 4th quarter.

Then, when he pulled starting QB Jalen Hurts in favor of career backup Nate Sudfeld, social media blew up with folks saying the Eagles were “tanking” and losing on purpose to

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get a higher draft pick. They did lose the game 20-14, and will select #6 in the next NFL draft in April. However, that’s not what got Pederson fired in my opinion.

What I think got him fired is that someone had to be the scapegoat for a 4 win season, and it wasn’t going to be Carson Wentz, because of his contract situation. For some, inexplicable reason, owner Jeff Lurie is loyal to GM Howie Roseman, so it wasn’t Roseman either. Instead, just three short years after winning Super Bowl LII, Pederson is out of a job and the Eagles seem more messed up than ever!

Listen, the Eagles need more than a new head coach. They need better players. I was hoping they might be able to land Alabama WR DeVonta Smith, but then he went and won the Heisman, and blew up in the national championship game, lighting up Ohio State for 215 yards and 3 touchdowns in the first half alone!

I’m not thinking Smith might go at #3 to Miami and a reunion with Tua Tagovailoa, his old college QB. If that’s the case, I might be okay with Ja'Marr Chase, the wide receiver from LSU, or maybe my girlfriend’s son Michael has the right idea and

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the Eagles should trade DOWN because they need more help than just one high pick can fix!

I’m getting ahead of myself though, because with the Eagles needing a new head coach, I have to write about who I’d like to see come in and be the next leader of the football team. On 97.3 ESPN, I offered up my “Top 5 Candidates”, so I’ll offer them here as well. In order from 1 to 5, I’ll go with: 1. Greg Roman, Baltimore Ravens 2. Duce Staley, Philadelphia Eagles 3. Brian Daboll, Buffalo Bills 4. Eric Bieniemy, Kansas City Chiefs 5. Lincoln Riley, University of Oklahoma Just one more word on my choices.

I’d love Greg Roman, the Ventnor native and Holy Spirit High School grad to return “home”, but if he does, I’d love it even more if Doug Colman joined him as the new Special Teams Coordinator. Colman is an Ocean City alum who has played in the NFL, and coached around here in high school, at several major college programs and for the last 7 years in the NFL. He’s currently a special teams assistant in Cleveland. Let’s see him come home to the Eagles as the main guy.

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In basketball, the Sixers jumped out to a 7-1 start to the NBA season. The best in the league. And then, COVID reared its ugly head when guard Seth Curry tested positive for the virus during a game in Brooklyn. The Sixers immediately went into quarantine, and while they have resumed play, they have done so at times with only seven players available because of either injuries or COVID-19 protocols.

This is a major issue for the league now that they are playing games outside of “the bubble”. The NBA has announced new protocols that will prohibit non-team guests in hotel rooms and require players to wear masks on the bench. They’re going to clamp down on player and staff movement too, as until at least Jan. 26, when teams are in their home markets, both players and staff must remain at home unless they are going to a team-related activity, exercising outside, performing essential activities or "as a result of extraordinary circumstances."

Let’s hope these new protocols work and the NBA season doesn’t go “off the rails”. Especially since the Sixers appear to be much-improved when they have all their players healthy and ready to go. I’m definitely watching.

Up next is the Flyers, as by the time you read this, they will have played their season opener at home against Pittsburgh. The Flyers will play a 56-game shortened season, with limited travel as they will compete in what’s being called the NHL East Division. Their seven divisional opponents include Pittsburgh, Washington, New Jersey, the Islanders, the Rangers, Boston and Buffalo.

Think about that. Four out of the eight teams will not be invited to the postseason. The margin between making and missing the playoffs will be razor thin. Also, with eight games against each of their seven divisional opponents, a short memory is critical. You almost can’t go on a losing streak, as every game is practically worth four points — two for you or two for your opponent.

The Flyers roster seems improved so far too. Center Nolan Patrick seems poised to return to regular season play after his long absence with migraine headaches. Forward Oskar Lindblom is showing no ill-effects from his battle with cancer. Joel Farabee, who’s now sporting #86, is bigger and has put on a few pounds.

On the blue line, Erik Gustafsson has come in as a free agent from Chicago and might get paired with fellow Swede Robert Hagg in the early going. The retirement of Matt Niskanen after last season was a surprise, but there’s no question the Flyers “D” corps is strong. Goalie Carter Hart says he wants to be the best goalie

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in the NHL. He’ll have Brian Elliott as his backup again.

Some ice shavings here to close out my Flyers items include the fact that the team will wear an advertisement on their helmets this season. Tata Consultancy Services will have a “TCS” logo on the helmets for all the games this season. TCS is an international IT firm. And, while fans are not allowed inside the Wells Fargo Center at this point, the team has received a waiver from city health officials to invite a front-line worker and their family to each home game. Very nice!

Oh, and Gritty will be there to!

The big news around the Phillies really revolves around the fact that the New York Mets made a huge splash by signing Francisco Lindor away from Cleveland. Lindor will likely bat atop an order that features Michael Conforto, Pete Alonso, Dom Smith, Jeff McNeil, and recently signed catcher James McCann. Carlos Carrasco has also come over from Cleveland to the Mets and will join a rotation that includes two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, and eventually, rehabbing starter Noah Syndergaard, and be backed up by relievers Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, and Trevor May. This is a long way of me saying that the Mets appear to have spent new owner Steve Cohen’s money. Which hopefully means that catcher JT Realmuto might be inclined to return to the Phillies!

Two players who are officially coming to Philadelphia are left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado, as he comes in from Tampa Bay as part of a threeteam trade. They’ve also picked up reliever Sam Coonrod in a trade with the Giants. So far, the Phillies have acquired five new relief arms as new president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski continues to try and fix the bullpen.

A moment of silence for Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda who passed on January 8th at age 93. I was lucky enough to interview colorful and upbeat Lasorda, who despite his long association with the Dodgers, never forget his Norristown, PA roots.

Baseball was better with Tommy Lasorda in it, and I’m thrilled I got to interact with the Hall of Famer.

My last item before I get to entertainment is from the local high school sports scene as practice for the winter sports season has officially begun. For basketball, The COVID-19 shortened season starts Jan. 26 and ends the first week in March.

Wrestling has moved to March and possibly outdoors for the state tournament. Swimming and indoor track are happening, but short seasons that run from February to the end of March. Hey, at least everyone should get some games in. That’s something.

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I’ll close with three items from entertainment as I finally watched “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” the fantastic documentary on HBO Max on the Bee Gees. I’m a little too young to really remember their explosion on to the scene with “Saturday Night Fever”, but I remember their music well enough to really appreciate this great film. Both informative and poignant, I highly recommend you watch this one if you’re of a certain age…like me.

My best holiday gift was when season 3 of “Cobra Kai” dropped on Netflix early. On New Year’s Day I binge-watched all ten episodes and was pleased as punch! I know I keep writing about this great reboot of the classic film “The Karate Kid," but I’m amazed at how the creators of this new series continue to honor the past, while advancing the story now in a relatable & funny way.

Finally, I have to admit, I got choked up watching the final “Jeopardy” episode that Alex Trebek taped before he passed away. Since Trebek always planned on returning, they didn’t have him give a speech or anything, rather they managed to work in a quick montage of some of his great moments at the end. I also enjoyed guest host (and previous champ) Ken Jennings as he took over the hosting duties in the first “new” episode since Trebek’s death. As I write this,

there’s word that Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is going to appear as a guest host at some point, so it seems like “Jeopardy” is going to do something similar to what the Cubs did when the legendary Harry Caray passed away. Used a rotation of guest announcers until they decide which one seems to be the best fit. I’m cool with that.

Keep wearing those masks please.

Vaccines are starting to be given out in New Jersey starting with front line medical workers and such. I’ve signed up at covid19.nj.gov and urge you to do the same. Hopefully “normal” is coming soon in 2021!

Pete has been the local "sports guy" at the Jersey Shore since 2004. After a decade with TV 40, he joined 97.3 ESPN radio to talk Eagles, Phillies, Sixers & Flyers with Mike Gill on "The SportsBash" each day from 2-6 p.m.

Pete is proud to be a "voice" for the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic each June, and does emcee work for groups like the National Football Foundation, The Old Grad Awards, and The 200 Club of Atlantic County.

You can hear Pete each Tuesday on 97.3 ESPN at 5:30p, and if you see him out & about in the community, he requests that you please say "Hi". Send comments to PBrooksT@aol.com

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Whether it's "pet-demic" pounds, you want to shed or re-grouping to get back on a more effective schedule, I promise you it will be more fun with your pet by your side. You'll be more successful if you put a hop in your step and a wag in your tail with your best friend this year.

Start 2021 off on the right paw!

Here are two of my favorite goals to help you, and your pet live your best life: Change your diet: Humans aren't the only ones who need a balanced diet. While you're blending that green machine protein shake, boil some chicken with a side of fresh peas to add to Fido's plate.

Learn something new together: this can be as easy as picking out a new TV show, pop a bowl of popcorn and see what the Discovery channel has to teach you.

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The Lionhead Bunny, Winnie: Chrissy & Tom own Winnie, a six-year-old litter box trained loving bunny. The family recently moved, throwing off Winnie's need for consistency. Their goal is to maintain a schedule with her potty-training since it was disturbed from the move.

Tom explained how they want to utilize 2021 to increase her socialization skills around people. Before Covid-19, their house was usually flourishing with guests coming and going. When guests arrive, Winnie seems to transform from sweet and friendly to

frightened and irritated. This stress causes Winnie to thump her feet with frustration and hop down the hallway away to hide. They are hopeful that these signs of distress will ease over time with the proper social interaction techniques.

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Cooper & Roscoe, The Lake Weenies: Cooper & Roscoe are dachshunds that live on the lake, here in Mays Landing with their parents Dave & Amanda. The duo tends to think they own the street they live on and won't let so much as a single leaf blow across the street without barking until their energy runs out.

The weenies parents had to rearrange the living room furniture to take away the outside views from the "fierce watchdogs" lookout. Even though the dynamic duo is not thrilled, the neighbors appreciate our efforts!" Amanda said. Another goal they have for both weenies is to find a way to decrease everyone's level of anxiety and stress during nail trimming sessions. Dave and Amanda are trying different things to let the pups know that nail trims with mom and dad are safe.

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Growing up in a family of faith, Becker was always around music in church. Church was where he and his family would play music together and

it solidified Becker’s passion and belief in not only God, but also his ability to be a musician. “It held me down. I felt like it was just something I can trust in and follow” explained Becker. Through church, he has met a wide network of individuals who have helped inspire his way of life, and hence, his music. Being accepting of others and embracing everyone is something he is passionate about and likes to transfer over to everything he does, including being a musician and producer.

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Following this, Becker embraced virtual concerts for a while and enjoyed being able to perform in his home to his fans. Right at the start of the quarantine, he began working on a collaborative single with a friend from Fort Worth, Texas, called “Daydream.”

The entire song was written virtually though video chats, an interesting an innovative way to write music at the moment. The song has a cool summer vibe to it which Becker wanted to try to lift people’s spirits. “Everybody was just in this down place and we wanted to make something that hit all the areas of that. We wanted something that was happy but still reminiscent of that point.”

Becker wants his music to be inspiring to his fans but asserts that the most important aspect for him is that everyone takes their own message from it. He often gets asked “what was that song about?” and he asks back, “well what did that song mean to you?”

This is also a message he thinks is important to send to not only his fans, but to everybody. “Especially in this time that we are in, creating what you love, even if it is not so much music, is creating a story which someone can interpret” he states. The takeaway message here is that he believes creativity is a subjective art which means different things to different people

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Although he grew up as a musician, Becker insists his real calling and talent is in producing. He is currently working with various local artists as well as people from Tennessee and Texas as a producer, and this is where Becker sees himself in five years. “The thing I love the most is, I realize I am a producer at heart” he gushed. Aside from producing, he is also working on several new singles which are going to be released in the upcoming months. Although he says a record deal would be great, it is not something he is currently pursuing but realizes the importance of social media and networking for getting the right exposure. He even states that if there were anything he could change about the music industry, it would be the ability for upcoming artists to be discovered which is something that has been bitter-sweet with the recent growth trends in social media. However, ultimately Becker admits that nothing beats hard work.

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all it being anxious, discontent, on edge, fearful, hopeless or uncertain. However you describe it, if you’re like me, you see it all around you. I talk with a lot of people every week in my line of work and I hear it from almost everyone. People are tired of it all; lockdowns, masks, shutdowns, politics, unrest. You name it. It goes without saying (but I’m saying it), this past year brought with it a whirlwind of challenges, struggles, adjustments and changes.

To be honest, for some 2020 brought with it much needed change and actually was a good year in many respects. But for 1/2 the vast majority of us, the anxiety and stress, the day to day not knowing, sickness, in some cases death brought challenges that stretched our abilities to cope beyond what we thought we could handle. While we all had a universal feeling of relief when 2020 passed, much of the impact of last year still lingers into 2021.

If there is one concept I could boil it all down to it would be this.

There is a feeling that so much of what is happening around us is out of our control. And let’s face it, who doesn’t want to be in control. As Americans we are used to making our own decisions (for better or worse) that impact our daily lives. We like to come and go as we please. We take for granted that we, not our government or some group or individual, decides when we work, if we work, where we work. Or decides where we can eat, how we can eat, where we can shop and a thousand other decisions.

So, as we move into this new year, what does all of this mean?

Are we indefinitely paralyzed in a constant state of waiting and wondering and anxiousness? I’m challenging us all with this. Let’s

not dwell on the things we can’t change, but rather on things we can. Let’s not constantly think about what we can’t achieve, but what we can. I look around me and see so many people in need, so many issues that need to be addressed and problems that need to be solved. It can be overwhelming to say the least.

So, at a time where so much is out of our control, let’s focus on the one thing that we can control; ourselves. Recently, the pastor of our church talked about the concept of revival and how it starts with an individual not a group or organization. That principle applies to just about every aspect of our lives. You want to see change? You want to make an impact? Work on yourself first. If you are married, you are responsible TO your spouse and if you have children you are responsible TO your children, but the number one person you are responsible FOR is YOU! Make no mistake.

It takes effort. Ask any leader and if they are honest he or she will tell you that the hardest person in the world to lead is themselves. It starts with each one of us making a commitment to be the change we want to see. January is always the traditional time to set goals for the year ahead. Start with a number one goal of setting yourself on the path to improvement and growth and watch your progress and achievement leak into those around you. I’ll build on this concept in my future journal entries. But my challenge to you and me today is to take some time to really think through how we want this year to look when we look back in December of this year. There are things all around us that we have little or no control over, but there are so many other things we can control. Start with you as you move into this new year.

Jeff Whitaker is a veteran broadcaster here in South Jersey.. He now draws on his experience and training to work with companies and individuals to develop effective storytelling, communications and leadership skills. Find free resources and ways Jeff can work with you at jeffwhitaker.com

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Staying Motivated in the New Year

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e all begin our fitness journey with a similar goal in mind: a conscious choice for self-improvement. Make it your New Year's resolution to accomplish a fitness goal.

Make a plan and be prepared with everything you need for your workout. Set yourself up for success.

Find a gym, running course or studio you want to try out. Do your research, ask friends, or even post on social media for recommendations.

Buy yourself a calendar or journal to plan out your weekly exercises and fitness goals. Having a schedule will help you stay on track, even when your motivation starts to fade. This will keep you accountable. I write out all my workouts and put them on my refrigerator and cross them off as I’ve finished them. It’s old school, I know, but it really gives me that sense of accomplishment as I get to draw that line through a completed workout. When the week is done, I see all I’ve accomplished and it feels terrific.

It goes in the trash and a new one is made on Sunday.

Use a journal to write down your fitness goals and accomplishments. When times get tough and you feel like throwing in the towel, refer to the first week of your journey and reflect on all of the progress you've made since. When February hits and the pressure of fulfilling your New Year's resolution starts to fade away, this journal will be great motivation to keep you going.

One of the best ways to achieve a goal is to visualize it every single day. Whether you make a dream board or keep an encouraging note on your fridge or medicine cabinet, make sure you have positive reinforcements around you throughout your day.

Positive reinforcements can also come in the form of people. A supportive family or extended family

is another way to stay motivated It feels really good having someone close to you telling you how proud they are of you.

If your goal is to lose 10 pounds or 10 inches by the end of the year, keep a page in your journal of your progress and check off each pound or inch you lose.

This small action will have you celebrating even the smallest wins, which will bring you one step closer to your goal.

Add diversity to your workouts. Your body will have better results if you constantly switch it up and keep your muscles guessing. They’ll never know what hit them. Whether you become a boxing fanatic, cycling master or a yogi, find a few exercises you're truly passionate about. Once you've found your niche, you'll start to enjoy your workout. Before you know it, your favorite workout classes will transform from dreaded chores to something to look forward to.

You don't have to tackle this journey on your own.

Grab one of your best friends and encourage him or her to make a workout goal too. That’s the best kind of accountability when you have a fitness partner. It’s a lot easier to accomplish your goals with some extra support. It's easy to press snooze on your alarm and sleep through your early morning workout class. But if someone is attending the class with you, you'll be less likely to sleep through it.

Don't just set temporary goals for an upcoming high school reunion or a friend's wedding. Don’t make it situational. More likely than not, once the event is over, you'll fall back into your old habits. It's important to continually set new goals, both short-term and long-term. When all aspects of your life evolve in a healthier direction, your fitness goals and overall health will be complete.

We all have a million excuses to neglect our workouts, but none of them are as important as our personal health.

Bonnie Miller is certified fitness instructor at the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center and the JCC in Margate. She is a mom of three and resides Somers Point.

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s we finally emerge from the holiday season, I can breathe a sigh of relief. There is little doubt that along with the good feelings that come with the major holidays there is often the emotional baggage that comes along with them.

Our family’s past history ensures that no major holiday approaches without us feeling some trepidation so when these holidays pass, the feeling is like being plucked out of a turbulent sea to safety. Some years ago, our family suffered a tragic loss on July 4th.

Our plans for a traditional celebration of barbeque, get togethers and fireworks were shattered and every July 4th thereafter carries with it a reminder of past events. A few years ago, on December 25, Christmas Day, I was rushed to the ER and spent the next ten days in Intensive Care watching the New Year’s Eve fireworks from my hospital bed.

On a lighter note, a few years later when we were celebrating Thanksgiving at our son’s house which was filled with extended family, the water system failed. No water for cooking, cleaning and yes, no water for the toilets. Panic ensued on many levels.

Fortunately, a neighbor who we hardly knew was not going to be home for the holiday and gave us the keys to her house from which to get water. I started off filling a cooler with water from her tub but found

it too cumbersome to carry from house to house and I was soaking myself with the sloshing after just a couple runs. I switched to various size cooking pots making repeated runs back and forth like Gunga Din, the water boy. Every flush of a toilet necessitated another run for water. I was slowly wearing a path in the lawn. Shockingly, a repair man came over on this Thanksgiving Day and managed to repair the issue before dinner even started. Like they say, not all heroes wear capes.

This year, not to be outdone by Thanksgiving’s past, our son’s septic tank decided to back up into the house on Christmas Eve. Aside from our poor son having to perform the most unsavory task of cleaning up the, shall we say, material, all water usage had to be stopped. Another capeless crusader was going to arrive the day after Christmas to assess the issue. Christmas morning with family and friends for the annual brunch had to be rescheduled for the next day when the “water issue” was successfully dealt with.

Of course, New Year’s Eve was like none other in my lifetime with a subdued evening at home watching the ball drop in an empty New York Times Square. It is time to just relax, recharge, look ahead with cautious optimism and wait for the Amazon bill to thump onto my doorstep. Now, if only I can navigate through Valentine’s Day with a shred of my dignity intact.

Charles Eberson has been in the newspaper business for over 25 years. He has worked as a writer, advertising executive, circulation manager and photographer. His photography can be viewed at charles-eberson. fineartamerica.com

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A Discussion on Diabetes

By Sam V. Jonuzi ND

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iabetes is an endocrine gland disorder that deals with the Pancreas.

The pancreas is a gland/organ that produces an enzyme called insulin.

Insulin regulates sugar (glucose) levels in our body. Sugar is our full (energy source) that gets us going. Anything we consume turns into sugar, so regulating the levels in our body. Remember enzymes are catalysts that get the reaction going. Diabetes mellitus (commonly called Diabetes) is a condition characterized by hyperglycemia (high sugar levels into blood stream).

There are three types of such disorder: ● Type 1 diabetes is also called Juvenile-onset or insulin dependent. ● Type 2 diabetes is also called adult-onset non insulin dependent. ● Gestational Diabetes that occurs during pregnancy.

Results are from a deficiency (low-level) of insulin, resistance to insulin, or a combination.

Long term complications of diabetes may include atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, myocardial infection, heart failure, stroke, gangrene of the extremities, visual loss or blindness; poor wound healing, impaired immune function, and end stage renal failure. It has been established that

maintaining blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible will reduce the incidence of many diabetic complications. The conventional treatment approach is managing symptoms, which include dietary modifications, oral hypoglycemic agents, or insulin. Regular aerobic exercise is recommended to improve insulin sensitivity.

More on the Pathophysiology (causes) of the condition: As a naturopath, I believe that there will be no need to treat if you prevent. In order to prevent you need to understand the cause. Certain metabolic abnormalities and pathological changes that are associated with diabetes may include increased production of oxygen-derived free radicals, excessive protein Glycation, and intracellular accumulation of sorbitol.

1. Free radicals- Diabetics have been reported to have significantly higher concentration of antioxidants like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Glutathione.

2. Glycation of proteins- proteins involves the irreversible binding of a reducing sugar. Glycated proteins undergo further reactions to form advanced Glycated end products (AGEs). Strategies to decrease exposure to Glycated proteins are to have sufficient supplies of inhibits like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and an Alpha Lipoic Acid.

Avoid foods that contain high concentration of AGEs, like meat cooked at high temperatures.

3. Sorbitol accumulation is a factor that contributes to diabetes complications. When glucose levels are elevated sorbitol is synthesized

inside cells faster than it can be metabolized.

Since sorbitol cannot cross cell membranes, it builds inside cells, potentially leading to osmotic swelling, metabolic dysfunction, and cell death.

It is the factor for developing neuropathy, retinopathy, cataracts and other complications and damage of the organs.

Environmental Factors that Contribute Greatly to Diabetes: 1. Bisphenol A, (BPA) present in the plastic food beverage containers.

2. Persistent organic pollutants, like PBCs, TCDD, POPs, and others.

Many patients ask if diabetes can be cured.

I offer a quite simple answer: a CURE is not out there but is built within every one of us. If you think or told that there is a cure for anything out there you are misleading yourself. Everyone in the practice of medicine is practicing a healing art.

Conventional doctors practice healing by using medications to suppress symptoms. On the other side, Naturopathic doctors practice healing by using naturally derived supplements or therapies to stimulate patients healing force within.

Dietary Factors: A patient with diabetes should be educated regarding the proper frequency, timing, size, and micronutrient content of meals. Education is the best medicine for diabetic patients. Major factors to take in consideration is Diet, Exercise and Weight loss, Meal Frequencies, Cooking Methods, Glycemic Index and Load, Sucrose, Fructose, Fiber, Whole Grains, Processed and Fast Food,

Alcohol and Coffee Consumption. I would like to add three more important items to be taken in consideration with diabetes: a gluten-free diet, Vegan diet and Oolong tea.

Most Important Nutritional Supplements Pertaining to Diabetes ● From mineral (trace mineral): Chromium, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc and Copper. ● From Vitamins (macro & micro): Biotin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. ● From lower serum level: Fish Oil. The most beneficial therapy is Intravenous (IV) therapy. Due to excessive nutritional mineral, vitamin and antioxidant deficiency, bypassing the digestive system is important. My practice offers an Alternative IV protocol for chronic conditions, which is a combination of super oxygen, super antioxidants and super nutrition in order to support the healing force within. We do not treat Diabetes... we treat people who happen to have diabetes.

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