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n six more days our twin daughters will be coming home from college for the holidays. Then it will truly be Christmas time for us. Like so many, spending time with our loved ones is what matters most to us.

Whether you are traveling or awaiting the arrival of family coming to visit, the get togethers with those we love are what really makes this season so special.

As much as I dream of a perfect, peaceful Christmas with the family, I am well aware that things don’t always go as planned. I have high expectations of what I think the holidays should look like when we are together but who am I kidding?

Bringing family together is sure to have its fair share of quirks and messiness.

Inevitably, my adult daughters will have plans of their own, bickering will erupt between siblings, and my “perfect” Christmas will begin to feel stressful.

What we tend to forget is that the lack of perfection is actually what makes family time so perfect. We’re all a little messy and no family is perfect. How we choose to respond in the face of stress can make all the difference for us on the holidays.

I think that is why National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is my all time favorite Christmas movie. Expectations are shattered in classic Chevy Chase

humor. NOTHING goes as planned. Yet they love each other, in their own quirky and crazy ways. And that's all that really matters.

Speaking of holiday family stress, check out Raymond Tyler’s article on tips for dealing with stressful family moments. He compares family to a favorite and much loved sweater. As much as you love it and look forward to it, it can still get a bit “itchy” at times.

Last minute shopping is on the list of things to think about as well. With Christmas only two weeks away, us procrastinators still have some shopping to do! Check Krystle J Bailey ‘s compilation of the Top Gift Ideas for everyone on your list. I know I will.

As I get older, I see that the real joy of the season, is in the giving. Hometown Heroes, Toys for Kids in Atlantic County work hard all year to ensure that ALL children have a gift to open for the holidays, regardless of financial hardships their family may be facing.

The giving season is in full force at Windjammer. Jinny and Steve Tiniakos, the owners of the Windjammer invited Veterans from Meadowview Rehabilitation Center to come eat at no cost. Santa arrived and gifts were given out to the veterans. I had the honor of seeing this event. And as I walked away, it occurred to me that this is what Christmas is all about, reaching out and loving one another. Check out the video on our Facebook page - Shore Local Newsmagazine.

Wishing you much joy and happiness throughout this holiday season.

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With the high parked over southern New England, the storm to our south has no room to claw north. It goes flat out to sea. Perhaps a few of you saw some flakes along Cape May point

beach? That was the extent of the precip for our area. It literally missed us by under 20 miles. Razor thin!

Where do we go for the remainder of this week? Well the past two days were dry and guess what? The next two will be as well. We have a storm that will bring some heavy rain our way this weekend. We also have a period of "warmer" temps coming our way. Winter/Snow lovers, you need not worry - I anticipated a brief warmup as we follow in the footsteps of the Winter of 2002-03. We will turn cold and active again, I promise.

There will be MANY opportunities for snow. After all, Winter hasn't "officially" started yet and we're already 5" in for the season. Do you snow dances!

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tlantic County Toys for Kids Program has been providing Christmas toys to the children in our area for over 35 years. Led by Retired Sgt. Greg DePiano along with a team of retired law enforcement including Walter “Wally” Korzeniewski, Al Davenport, and Greg Johnson, the Toys for Kids Program deploys up to 16,000 toys every year to kids in need.

DePiano, who took over the program after retiring early due to a line of duty injury, explains “Every kid should have the opportunity to open a gift on Christmas morning if that’s what their family celebrates.

The lasting effects on a child feeling like he or she was not “good enough” for a visit from Santa could last a lifetime. Every kid deserves to know that they are good. That’s why this is so important to me.”

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Various fundraisers also help raise money for Toys For Kids, which all gets spent on purchasing more toys for more kids every year.

This year, Warden David Kelsey if the Atlantic County Department of Public Safety allowed his civilian and correctional staff to participate in “No Shave November” to raise money for Toys For Kids. Female officers were invited to wear their hair down to participate in the fundraiser. The Department of Public Safety pre-

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sented Toys For Kids with an $1,800 check, which provided almost 400 toys!

Operation Fill-The Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive and Breakfast with Santa at Golden Corral were two events sponsored

by Toys For Kids that added value to the community while also collecting toys this month.

A Beef & Beer Fundraiser at Maynard’s Cafe is taking place December 15th at 7pm.

All proceeds will continue to provide toys to kids in the area this Christmas. Visit the Atlantic County Toys for Kids Facebook page for tickets and details.

Generous sponsors also make this program a success every year. The Ventnor Plaza donates the warehouse space including electricity and heat for free so toys can be sort- Greg DiPiano, Founder and ed and then shopped for as president of Atlantic County schools, churches, and other Toys for Kids organizations come in to pick with “Girls/Boys out toys for the children on their lists.

Newborn to 2 Toys are separated by age groups and years old” all the gender throughout the warehouse, way up to 10 years which used to be the old Chinese old. Each section of Restaurant in Ventnor Plaza. Booths the warehouse space are pushed together as makeshift is labeled from dolls, to toy bins labeled with signs starting balls, to games and slime.

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The program is designed for children ages 0-10 however for families with special needs children, there is no age limit.

Other corporate sponsors that make the Toys For Kids Program possible include Walmart, Five Below, Manco & Manco Pizza, Atlantic Medical Imaging, Atlantic City Cruises, Equity Communications (WAYV), and The Gutter Guys.

During the winter months, Toys For Kids partners with a local sports team or school to raise money outside of Walmart. Half of the proceeds go to the organization that is volunteering their time and the other half purchases more Christmas toys for kids.

The generosit y doesn’t end after Christmas though.

Atlantic County Toys for Kids is a year round program that sponsors various summer events including National Night Out in Northfield, Somers Point, Atlantic City, Pleasantville, Linwood, and Absecon.

Toys For Kids provides bouncers, beverages, volunteer time, and more to these events and more throughout the summer. They also work with AC Pal, AC Police Explorers, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

Toys For Kids works closely with the local fire departments providing toys and meals to families who have been displaced by fires in our area.

Manco & Manco sponsors off shore pizzas while Jersey Shore Pizza donates pizzas in Atlantic City. The Toys For Kids program visits the families wherever they are staying after being displaced, feeds them dinner, and provides books, movies, and toys to make things a little easier for them during tough times.

The Atlantic County Toys for Kids program invites you to get involved.

Like them on Facebook, attend upcoming events, or send them a message and find out how you can best get involved. We can all do our part this holiday season and year round to help our community to thrive. Toys, funds, resources, and volunteer hours are always welcome at Toys For Kids.

Krystle J Bailey is a multimedia journalist, freelance writer, and self published author.

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Holiday Events at the Flanders Hotel

By Marci Lutsky

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ant to know one of the best places to catch some holiday spirit this season? Ocean City!

Whenever I stroll along Asbury Avenue during the day or evening, I can’t help but smile. The streetlights are decorated and the town comes back to life in a calmer, more peaceful way than over the summer.

If you are looking for some holiday cheer this season, make sure to check out the festive events at The Flanders Hotel.

The Flanders Hotel was built in 1923 and is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. Located at 11th Street and the boardwalk, the hotel has been recognized as the most famous landmark in Ocean City. The hotel has a charming ambiance, made even more so during this holiday season with elaborate and elegant decorations. You do not need to be a hotel guest to enjoy the fun events happening during this special time of the year.

If your kids can’t get enough of Santa, make sure to bring them to breakfast with Santa on December 16th at 10:00 am. Santa will be joined by two of his favorite elves, Holly and Jolly. There will

be a sumptuous breakfast buffet to enjoy as well as pictures with Santa, games, crafts, singing and dancing to music of the season. What child (and adult) wouldn’t enjoy that? Live music will fill the room and everyone will be receiving a gift. The cost is $29 per person and reservations are required. Kids 2 and under are free.

Holiday high tea is a fun reason to get dressed up and snack on fancy sandwiches, yes please! The next one will be held on December 16th at 1:00 pm. The menu sounds divine with savories that include spinach, tomato & feta quiche, sandwiches which include lump crab cake with mango aioli and desserts that include salted caramel cheesecake. Live music will entertain the guests and everyone receives a gift. The cost is $39.95 per person and reservations are required.

If you have not experienced First Night in Ocean City, make sure to attend this year. It’s a very exciting night of

family-friendly entertainment all around Ocean City. We went several years ago and we had so much fun.

The Flanders Hotel will be offering a delicious First Night Dinner from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm which includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert. You can choose from such delicious items such as jumbo shrimp cocktail, crab bisque, filet mignon, jumbo lump crab cakes and chocolate molten lava cake. I always feel that the year should be ended with a special dinner and this meal would definitely fit that bill.

The cost is $44.95 for adults and $18.95 for children 10 and under.

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Events & Happenings Holiday Gift Wrap at Hamilton Mall ▶Now ▶ – December 24th 4403 E Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing From now to December 24th, our merry band of volunteers will be wrapping gifts at the Hamilton Mall.

Gifts will be wrapped in exchange for donations that benefit Gilda’s Club South Jersey and The Ruth Newman Shapiro Heart & Cancer Fund. For questions, call 609-926-2699.

Holiday Light Show on the Lake ▶Every ▶ Thursday through Sunday Now until January 6th Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd. 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 the while reflecting of the water’s surface. The show runs in loops of about 30 minutes, so anytime you arrive from 5:30-8:30 pm you will be able to catch the entire show.

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354 S. Bremen Ave. Galloway Attractions at Forever Forest include a 50-foot decorated Christmas tree display, live-in snow globe, magical Sleigh-ride experience, Marshmallow Lounge, Santa's Office Wonderland, Ice Skating Rink, Toyland Train Display, "Mancini's" Working Toy Factory and many more. Learn more by visiting foreverforestnj.com or call (609) 957-6501.

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Our local vendors can help you check everyone off your list, whether it’s jewelry, clothing, home décor, speciality soaps, make-up and more. Eat, drink and shop local.

Second Friday at Noyes Arts Garage ▶Friday, ▶ December 14th from 5-9pm 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City The Noyes Arts Garage is pleased to present their 2018 Holiday Party.

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Petite Show Opening ▶Friday, ▶ December 14th from 6-7:30pm Ocean City Fine Arts League 711 Asbury Ave. Join the Ocean City Fine Arts League for an opening reception and awards presentation.

Christmas Toons ▶Friday, ▶ December 14th at 7pm & Saturday, December 15th at 2pm & 7pm Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point This fun filled show features songs from all your favorite Holiday Animated Classics, as well as some surprises.

Christmas Toons is a family friendly G rated show for all ages, featuring songs from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Grinch and many more.

Breakfast with Santa ▶Saturdays ▶ and Sundays from 8-11am Downtown Ocean City Have Breakfast with Santa in a different restaurant along Asbury Avenue each week. On Saturday, December 15th, enjoy breakfast with Santa at Yianni’s Cafe. On Sunday, December 16th and Saturday, December 22nd, Santa will be dining at Jon & Patty’s, and join Santa for breakfast

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Church of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s 5th Annual Cookie Walk ▶Saturday, ▶ December 15th at 9am The Alcove Center 376 Tilton Rd. Northfield Homemade cookies $8 per pound.

Gift baskets $5 to $15. Free cocoa at the Cocoa Cafe. For more information, contact Carol at 609-703-2802 or setoncookiewalk@comcast.net.

3rd Annual Conni’s Cookies for Kidz ▶Saturday, ▶ December 15th from 9am-2pm The Alcove Center 376 Tilton Rd. Northfield The Alcove Center for Grieving Children and Families will be hosting their 3rd Annual Conni’s Cookies for Kidz Cookie Sale. $8 per pound.

All proceeds will be going to the bereavement program at the Alcove Center. Bring the kids for pictures with Santa.

Pictures with Santa Paws ▶Saturday, ▶ December 15th from 11am-3pm Somers Point Fire Department Company 2 20 W. New Jersey Ave. Bring your pets over to the fire house on Saturday, December 15th to get a picture with Santa Paws. Print outs will be available for $20.

Ugly Sweater Contest and Toy Drive ▶Saturday, ▶ December 15th from 12-6pm Farpoint Toys & Collectibles 5113 Harding Hwy. Mays Landing Farpoint Toys & Collectibles is partnering with the Atlantic County Toys for Kids Program to help all kids in Atlantic County have a great 2018 holiday season. Farpoint will be collecting new, unwrapped toys all season long, and if you donate this Saturday, December 15th, Farpoint will match your donation. We’re also hosting the Ultimate Ugly Sweater Contest.

Watercolor Workshop ▶Saturday, ▶ December 15th from 1-3pm Enlightened Café 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor Learn all you need to know about starting your journey with watercolors. Join experienced and reputable artist Steve Kuzma as he shows you the amazing things that can be accomplished with watercolor. All levels may participate. Kids are also welcome. There is a suggested $20 donation.

Ventnor Coffee Annual Holiday Toy Drive ▶Sunday, ▶ December 16h from 10am7pm

Ventnor Coffee 108 N. Dorset Ave. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for kids ages 1-10 years old. All toys and donations will benefit Atlantic County Toys for Kids to help children and families in Atlantic County. If you are unable to make the event and would still like to make a donation, please feel free to drop off your donation at Ventnor Coffee or contact the ACFTK at 609-214-8293.

Local Artisan Holiday Market ▶Sunday, ▶ December 16th from 1-6pm The Leadership Studio 16 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Join The Leadership Studio for their first annual Holiday Market.

Local crafters and artists will be featured for you to pick up holiday gifts.

Support your local crafts people and give one of a kind items this year. Featuring Sea Me Glow, Brittney Bruno Wood Art, Christian Correa and more.

A Joyful Christmas ▶Sunday, ▶ December 16th at 2pm Ocean City Public Library 1735 Simpson Ave. Ocean City Beautiful flutes performing specially arranged Christmas music, featuring Pamela Whitman and Geri Rizzo and her Flutes for Peace choir.

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3-6pm 907 Shore Rd. Somers Point $8.00 per pound. Feel free to bring your own container if you wish.

All proceeds benefit the Atlantic County Historical Society.

Zion’s Red Cross Blood Drive ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 18th from 2-7pm Zion United Methodist Church 652 Zion Rd. Egg Harbor Township Help save lives at Zion UMC’s Annual Blood Drive. The holidays are a critical time for the Red Cross so please give if you can. One blood donation can save up to three lives.

For questions and information, call the church office at 609-927-5544.

DRCF Lecture for a Cause ▶Thursday, ▶ December 27th from 6:30-8pm Atlantic City Country Club 1 Leo Fraser Dr. Northfield Dancing at Somers Point Fire Co. 1 ▶Tuesdays ▶ from 7:30-10:30pm 455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point Live music for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Meet some new friends and enjoy light refreshments.

Social dancing, line dancing and dance mixers. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.

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Spectacular ▶Now ▶ – Friday, December 21st Tropicana Showroom Tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for children Broadway Holiday Show ▶Now ▶ – Saturday, December 29th Superstar Theater at Resorts Tickets are $25 Join Resorts this December to hear your favorite hits from Broadway shows and Christmas musicals.

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Stockton Ospreys Men’s Basketball vs. Kean ▶Friday, ▶ December 14th at 7:30pm Boardwalk Hall Tickets are $5 at the door Basketball Hall of Fame Boardwalk Classic ▶Saturday, ▶ December 15th at 11:30am Boardwalk Hall Tickets start at $20 ▶11:30am: ▶ Iona vs. Princeton ▶2:00pm: ▶ Penn State vs. NC State ▶4:30pm: ▶ Temple vs. Davidson ▶7:00pm: ▶ Virginia Tech vs. Washington A Magical Cirque Christmas ▶Saturday, ▶ December 15th at 7pm Harrah’s Resort Tickets start at $28 A holiday entertainment blockbuster set to dazzle audiences of all

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Atlantic City Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker ▶Sunday, ▶ December 16th at 4pm Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars Tickets start at $20 Jim Brickman: A Joyous Christmas ▶Sunday, ▶ December 16th at 7pm Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort Tickets start at $40 Jim Brickman delivers the sound and spirit of the season with carols, classics and originals on his 22nd annual holiday tour.

Boardwalk Battle Championship ▶Friday, ▶ December 21st at 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 22nd at 12pm Boardwalk Hall Tickets start at $23

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Mitten Tree The Longport Historical Society is sponsoring its annual Mitten Tree at Borough Hall during the month of December. Items requested are gloves, mittens, scarves, hats and

“Fun Underwear” for young children.

Donations are distributed to local school nurses offices and other charitable groups.

Knitting Club ▶Fridays ▶ from 10am-12pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave. Open to all ages. Beginner or experienced knitters are welcome to bring current or new projects.

Storytime with Miss Bonnie ▶Fridays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Support your child's early literacy skills and school-readiness by joining 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 & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement while building language and literacy 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.

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Winter Ornaments ▶Saturday, ▶ December 15th at 1:30pm Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S Open to ages 3-12. Registration requested. Make your own holiday ornaments inspired by nature to decorate your tree or home.

Holiday Karaoke ▶Saturday, ▶ December 15th from 2-4pm Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Open to all. Sing your favorite holiday tunes. Light refreshments will be provided.

Gathering Wool ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 10am Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome. Join the group to stitch, loop, craft & chat.

The Every Third Tuesday I Really, REALLY Love Books Club ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 18th at 1:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Open to adults. Love to read?

What does everyone love to do after reading a great book? Talk About It. Chat and laugh about books you love, books you hate, and books you can’t live without.

Holiday Sing-Along with Grandfather Joe ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 18th at 5pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave. Suggested for ages 3 and older.

Registration requested. Celebrate the holidays with a sing-along with Grandfather Joe. Grandfather Joe has you singing at the top of your lungs and rolling on the floor with laughter. Joyful music, fun holiday stories and light refreshments. Please advise library staff of any food allergies.

Movie Night ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 18th at 6pm Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.

Recommended for ages 4 and older. Enjoy a showing of Norm of the North this Tuesday, December 18th. Pizza served during the movie.

Please advise of any food allergies.

Furry Buddies ▶Tuesday, ▶ December 18th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave Suggested for ages 6-14. Read a story to therapy dogs, Freedom, Erin and Cody, who love sharing stories with children.

Holiday Gift Craft ▶Wednesday, ▶ December 19th from 6-7:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 6-12. Registration requested. Be creative and make a holiday gift for your loved ones.

Girls Book Club ▶Thursday, ▶ December 20th at 3:15pm Otto Bruyns Public Library 241 W. Mill Rd. Northfield Inviting all sassy, snack loving Middle School and older girls to join us.

We do book talks, read short stories, poetry and articles throughout the school year.

Movie Marathon ▶Wednesday, ▶ December 26th from 10am-4:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Open to all. Spend the day watching movies at the library. Light refreshments provided.

Classes in Art The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round.

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Second Graders Write They Like Most About The Holidays Shared by Robin Wolf-Smith, second grade teacher at of Dawes Ave School in Somers Point

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y fa vo rite p ar t of C h rist m as is w h e n we get to play in the snow with my friends and m ake a snowm an an d sn ow an gels. We ge t to play ta g and my cousin pi cked me up and I ju mp in the sn ow. T h at's on e of my favori te pa rts. Ano ther fu n pa rt is after we play with the snow we have hot coco a and cookie s. T he Coco is hot b ut it was good. T he cookie s are good too. T hey ar e chocolate creamy and crunchy.

T he hot coco a is smooth an d ta st y. T he se are some of my favorite pa rt s of Christmas. M elissa, age 7

ChristMy favorite part of e chip lat oco ch mas is making nta to Sa nt wa I se cookies becau n with my like it. I have a pla are going friend Elvarado. We chocolate to make our famous s made m chip cookies our mo made We . tle when they were lit The t. gh ni vie a Christmas mo en Wh . od go so popcorn was e fak e ar we me ho t are mom go se want to e sleeping because we s 4 AM I Santa at 4 AM it wa age 7 saw Santa. Masiah,

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My favorite part of Christmas decorating my tre e because it looks good with lights and ornaments at the end. I like snowball fights to be cause I get to spend time with my family.

I like presents to be cause I get new stuff. I also lik e when we have breakfast becau se we have waffles and they taste good .

Those are things I lik e to do on Christmas. Cole, ag e8 o n d e r fu l e most w h t o is is h T e I love t a r beca u s e y o f c o o h e c tim h ot k ie s a n d o y o il c m e a k f a d m an y frie n d s e ir f p m a la te fo r m n ic e c a e v a h t o c o la e and I e h ot c h h T r. e h fir e w a s to g e t s a n d th e u io c li e d wa s ge 7 K a e ly n, a n ice to o.

I like Christmas because making cookies for Santa is fun and I just want to eat them but my mom said it was for Santa. I want to see him I can and his reindeer too. Maybe even ride them. It would be fun to fly on Santa sled and go see the workshop. I want to see the elves and feed the reindeer!

Talia, age 7 rt of Ch ristMy fa vo rite pa ay I ca n go pl m as is w h en a ld ui b d an ow ou t in th e sn of e lik e this ti m sn ow m an . I en w e get to op ye ar be ca us e d an om h my m pr e se nt s w it y m to ts pr es en da d. We give pcu t ea e th en w m om an d da d e. in k so m e ju ic dr d an ca ke s y m to e m co in s T he n m y co us d an b ri ng fo od h ou se . T h ey w e ea t. Ya m ile

I think cold weather is gre at because I get to make cookies and hot chocolate for my family and we get to watch TV on my bunkbed and we play games together. We go to the sto re and buy fruit and vegetable s and we buy marshmallows . Then we leave the store and go back home. Amiyah age 7

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It is my favorite time of year. I like gifts and snow and it is fun to play in the snow.

It is very fun to play with my family. Sophia, age 8

My favorite part of Christmas is when me and my family go Christmas shoppi ng to buy Christmas stuff for our front door. I also like pl aying in the snow with my fri ends and making a snowman.

We have a snowball fight too.

My family takes a picture togeth er and buy a Christmas tree an d decorate it. Everado

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My favorite part of Christmas is playing in the snow because we get to make snow angels. It's very fun! We get to throw it up in the air and then it looks like it is snowing. That is my favorite part of Christmas. Makayla, age 7

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My favorite part of Christmas is going to see family, playing, and opening up amazing presents with all of my family. I also like to drink hot chocolate and a yummy cookies. The Christmas holiday is fun because all the wonderful things you can do. I love waking up on Christmas morning and seeing present under the Christmas tree. Another thing I love is taking Christmas photos. Nola, age 7

as is My fav orite par t of Christm er. eth tog whe n my fam ily spe nds tim e s put her We hav e a lot of fun . My mot orup s put up love ly dec ora tion s. She r at the nam ent s and put s up a big sta frie nds my and top of the tre e. Me goo d am I If ies. mov som etim es watch will I r yea this but t sen I will get a pre the k thin I t. sen pre a ily give my fam spe ndi ng tru e mea ning of Christm as is an, age 8 tim e tog eth er as a fam ily. Dyl

My favor ite holida y is Christ mas becau se there's snow and you can make snow angels and snowm an. And Christ mas are elves come back. We make our ginger bread house s. I made my gingerbre ad house with red icing and white icing plus yumm y treats too. There were beads, gummy button s, and more. I love Christ mas time when I open gifts with family jumpin g with joy for every one! My favorite holida y is Christ mas becau se there's snow and you can make snow angels and snowm an. And Christ mas are elves come back. We make our ginger bread house s. I made my ginger bread house with red icing and white icing plus yummy treats My favorite part of ChristThere were beads, too. mas is when I get to play in the y butto ns, and gumm snow. We can make a snowman.

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I play with my brother. When time when I open gifts my sister picks me up from with family jumpi ng my cousins house, when we get joy for everyo ne! with inside my house. My mom gets age 7 Emma, us a hot cocoa and some cookies.

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Local radio personality looks back on her days performing the opening act for Frank Sinatra

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is favorite color was orange and he liked blueberry candles to be burning in his dressing room ” says Lorry Young of Egg Harbor Township who performed as one of the opening act's for Sinatra.

You might remember him as Ol'Blue eyes. Frank Sinatra, one of the most unforgettable and influential musical artists of the 20th century, still has strong ties to our area.

Lorry Young, a radio personality on News Talk 1400 WOND , per-

formed as one of Sinatra's opening acts at the Westbury Music Fair in New York.

The original Golden Nugget, more recently known as the Atlantic Club was a regular venue for Sinatra and Young.

“Frank Sinatra had a big generous heart,” says Young. “He often paid off people's tabs or helped people financially, yet he always preferred to remain anonymous. He was also known for his whopping tips of $500 or more.“ Young also attended three of Sinatra's Invitationals at his home in Palm Desert, California. Frank and Barbara Sinatra planned the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament annually. Some called it “Franks little party in the desert.”

Barbara and Frank Sinatra founded The Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational in 1988 to raise funds for the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children at Eisenhower Med-

ical Center. Since then, more than 18,000 children who have suffered from physical, sexual, and emotional abuses have been helped through the foundations efforts, and its supporters throughout the world.

Frank provided the celebrities and the gala and golf tournament

attracted some of the biggest stars in the business. if Sinatra said you come! You came!! Celebrities form Joe Pesci to Robert Wagner, Robert Stack, Jill St. John, Frankie Avalon, Willie Nelson, Enzo Stuarti, Suzanne Somers, Sydney Poitier and many others to name a few.

Lorry and her former husband Bobby Young Musical Director at Steve Wynn's Golden Nugget and Vice President of Entertainment at the Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard CT. were friends with Ol’ Blue eyes and when performing at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City or the Foxwoods

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The restaurant would section off a private part of the restaurant for Sinatra and friends to dine.

“Strangers called him Mr. Sinatra and his close friends called him Mr. S, but when speaking of Sinatra with respect, a close circle of friends among themselves, referred to him respectfully as “The old man,” laughed Young.

Young, an avid animal lover and advocate is the host of A "Pause" For Your Pet on News Talk 1400 WOND every Sunday from 12-2, appreciated Sinatra's love of animals. She had two basset hounds at the time and brought her “girls” down to meet Mr S. in his dressing room at the Foxwoods Casino one day. “He stopped what he was doing immediately and got right on the floor with the dogs and fed them a pretzel,” Young recounts, then adds with a laugh, Mr Sinatra's dogs King Charles Cavalier Spaniels, and were very loved and a bit overweight.”

Young is very modest about her celebrity days. Yet there is no doubt that she performed with the best of the best including Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart, Jay Leno, David Brenner, Alan King and many others. She recounts, even in his 80's he was still a handsome man..

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Porch Performances bring Unique Tradition to Somers Point Porch Performances were brought back to life two years ago, and is now an annual tradition.

Kathleen Arleth, a member of the Unique Experiences Club, owes the success of the annual production to the generosity of Somers Point locals who kindly lend their porches for the night. “Since its re-

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n a yearly tradition that goes back twenty years, The Riddlesbrood Players put on an entertaining performance of the Charles Dickens classic The Christmas Carol in Somers Point’s Historic District. Each of the acts are produced at different porch fronts with the first scene taking place at a residential home along Somers Avenue. Crowds would then walk to another porch along Bay Avenue before making their way to Delaware Avenue, with the final scene taking place at Gregory’s.

Last Saturday, audiences young and old braved the bitter cold to watch this exhilarating production.

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of Community Education and Recreation for the City of Somers Point and organized a number of events, including the Good Old Days Festival and Beach Concert Series. Nicholas recalls the first performance, which took place in the late 1990s. “We wanted to start a Christmas activity.

We thought it would be a nice idea to put one act on one porch and one act on another.” The Porch Performances were born.

After going on hiatus in 2004, the

vival, the same three porches, including Gregory’s, have been consistently in on the whole action.”

The performance is organized by the Somers Point Unique Experiences Club, a group dedicated to bringing distinct events to the city.

Several months ago, the club organized an event called the “We’re All Bozos on this Bus” Bar Tour. A group of twenty people dressed as clowns visiting all of the local bars. Historic facts and information about each bar and pub were presented throughout

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ot so long ago, Theresa Mazie, felt a sense of restlessness. It seemed as though something was telling her that she should make a big move in life, and things needed to change. But what did that mean? Her love of capturing photos of sunrises and sunsets filled her Facebook pages as did her other passion, cooking for others. But she wanted to use her talents and passions in a meaningful way.

Then, while searching on a job finding app, one listing really jumped out at her: “Kitchen help for the Atlantic City Rescue Mission”. That was just three months ago and now Theresa finds herself as one of the team of three cooks that serve over 500 meals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner for men, women, and children each day. On cold days, and at the end of the month as

food stamps or money dwindles, those numbers grow. She throws herself into her cooking and strives to provide those less fortunate than herself delicious homemade meals served with dignity and respect. Theresa is always looking for new ways to treat those under her culinary care with creative and healthy dishes.

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have been homeless. She is always searching for ways to care for the needy, whether working tirelessly at her church to gather winter coats and gloves for the homeless, or going on a short-term mission trip to serve poor people in the Dominican Republic.

When people come through the food line at the rescue mission, she sees a life and a story. Recently, two men came through her line and were speaking a different language. Theresa was delighted to recognize the Chinese dialect as the same one she is able to speak (another hidden talent of hers).

Because she was able to understand them, she learned they had missing teeth and it was hard for them to chew some of the food being offered.

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Perhaps getting up before the crack of dawn to photograph sunrises prepared her for her current occupation. Theresa rises around 3:45 am so that she can be ready to “make the donuts” at 5:00 am. However, that’s just her little joke; what she’s actually preparing is chicken cacciatore, banana bread, chocolate chip bread pudding, antipasto salad, and kung pao chicken.

She doesn’t always know what ingredients will be available to cook, since 100% of their food is donated.

She works with what she has and sometimes buys things herself to make it special for those she has come to love. One day she really wanted to make a dish with bacon and was about to buy it, but decided to wait, saying to herself, “God will provide”. Her faith was confirmed when she arrived at work to find that someone had donat-

Preparing “Bags of Blessings” ed two large boxes of restaurant-style bacon. She asserts that God is always listening.

Though they have fallen on tough times, many men and women going through the food line at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission are enrolled in programs to get their lives back on track.

“Clients” as they are called are working their way through what is normally a 120-day program geared to equip them to lead productive lives.

Theresa wants to show them love along the way.

Her latest personal project has been to make “bags of blessing” for women in the program at the mission.

These bags are not just any bags though. She purchased the bags from a friend at her church, who’s working with women from Nicaragua that have escaped from abuse and human trafficking. They sew decorative bags and sell

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Theresa plans to fill the totes with supplies and give them to women at the mission but will auction one bag off on Facebook to raise money for the Nicaraguan women.

When others have applauded her efforts in giving she responded that God, “has blessed me so much I must and am called to use those blessing(s) to help others. I am so thankful He saved me from a life on the streets so I must do my small part to help others.”

If you’d like to donate items for the kitchen, Theresa has her own personal wish list: milk, cheese, butter, and any type of cooking oil (esp. olive oil!). Also check out the mission website which has an extensive list of needed items.

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Whatever We Can Do for Our Veterans

By Senator Chris Brown

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eorge Washington reminded us, “The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by our nation."

Although we presently have dedicated men and women willing to serve, we are at risk of losing future generations if we don’t heed the lessons of General Washington. We must always ask ourselves if the care and appreciation of our veterans equals the commitment and sacrifice they have made.

Clearly we must do better if we want to earn the privilege to have dedicated men and women volunteering to enlist to fight for our country in the future.

With the ongoing war on terrorism increasing the demand for help for our returning heroes, it would be a sin to let any veteran in need of mental health counseling, a decent place to live or even job training fall through the cracks.

I always keep in mind the heartbreaking words of veterans like George Brenner from Somers Point, who said, “I didn’t know where to go.

I didn’t know what to do.” Mr. Brenner, a veteran of the Vietnam War, reached a moment in his life when he had no job and no home and no answers. Mr. Brenner didn’t ask for a parade. He didn’t ask to be part of a photo-op. He asked for help.

Thankfully, Mr. Brenner got back on his feet through a combination of government housing assistance and donations from non-profits. Most veterans, like Mr. Brenner, rely on a safety net of public and private services.

To help strengthen this safety net, I’m sponsoring a bipartisan bill to create the "Veterans Assistance Grant Program" to offer grants to non-prof-

it organizations and government entities that provide mental health services, family counseling services, job training and employment services, and housing assistance to our veterans. The grants will be funded with: (1) moneys that the Legislature may appropriate; (2) moneys received by the department as gifts, grants, or donations; (3) any return on investment of moneys deposited in the grant fund; (4) fees collected from applicants; and (5) other moneys

made available including, but not limited to, funds provided by agreement with private investors, the federal government, banks, and other lending institution.

“Whatever we can do” should be the standard in helping our veterans.

We have to take the initiative and get creative in how we, as a State, meet the needs of our veterans. There are a number of groups dedicated to improving the lives of our men and women who served, and this bill can help make sure a wide-variety of veterans’ services are available, accessible, and obtainable.

Chris Brown is a decorated combat veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, while serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. 1Lt. Brown was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge for his service while spearheading the ground offensive into Iraq. In 2008, Chris was activated to war a second time to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Changes to Recycling Program ACUA urges residents to review new accepted items list

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gg Harbor Township, NJ -- The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA), in partnership with its Materials Recycling Facility operator Republic Services, are making changes to the Atlantic County recycling program.

The most notable change regards plastics.

Now, only #1 and #2 plastic bottles, jugs and containers that have necks smaller than their bases will be accepted. Examples include soda bottles, detergent jugs, ketchup bottles, and salad dressing containers. These items should be clean and dry. Lids and caps should be removed.

Other changes include no shredded paper, no aerosol cans, no paint cans, no pizza boxes and no wrapping or tissue paper.

These changes reflect the “wishlist” of manufacturers who purchase recycled material. Much of this man-

W hile la rge - s c a le changes and innovations must be made to improve the recycling industry -such as upgraded sorting equipment and growth in domestic manufacturing -residents can still help by reducing contamination at home, work or school and only recycling the items on our accepted list.

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TOONS ufacturing takes place in China where there has been a widespread crackdown on contamination of recycling bales entering the country.

The growth of single-use plastics has also increased the number of plastic items entering the recycling stream, and all plastics are not created equally. These items have different chemical makeups, even those with the same recycling number.

We understand that many items, such as yogurt containers, may now enter the landfill. To avoid this, we encourage residents to rethink their use of single-use plastics, buy in bulk and reuse as much as possible. We are hopeful that manufacturers are working on a solution to the growing plastic issue and look forward to seeing the recycling process improve in the future.

Atlantic County residents should keep these top 10 items out of their bins: 1. Any plastic other than #1 or #2 bottles, jugs and containers that have smaller necks than bases 2. Plastic bags (these should be recycled at local grocery stores instead) 3. Take-out containers 4. Single-use plates, cups, and utensils 5. Plastic bottle caps and lids 6. Foam or paper coffee cups 7. Frozen-food boxes 8. Batteries 9. Hazardous materials like needles, light bulbs, or chemicals 10. Liquids or food waste

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‘Annie’ Continues With Three More Shows at Music Pier

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The original Broadway production of “Annie” won seven 1977 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Book and Score. It ran for 2,377 performances and has subsequently been produced all over the world. The original production is one of the 20 longest-running shows in Broadway history, and after more than four decades, it continues to be one of the most successful musicals on stage.

With music by Charles Strouse and book by Thomas Meehan, “Annie” is directed by Shannon Agnew, choreographed by Elizabeth Worley and music-directed by Erin Whitcomb. The show will feature local youth, as well as a cast of professional actors from New York City. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” the show is perfect for the holiday season.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 14) and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 15).

Tickets are $18 to $20. Call 609-399-6111, visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or stop by the Roy Gillian Welcome Center (on the Rt. 52

causeway), City Hall (861 Asbury Avenue) or the 46th Street Welcome Center (46th Street and West Avenue).

“Annie” won’t be the only way to get into the Christmas spirit in Ocean City. Free horse-drawn carriage rides will be available noon to 3 p.m. on downtown Asbury Avenue on Saturday and

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Camryn Schultheis of Upper Township and Jackie Ostick of New York City bring to life the characters of Annie and Miss Hannigan.

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Santa will travel to Ocean City to visit with children for breakfast 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. over the next two weekends. He’ll be at Yianni’s Café (841 Asbury Avenue) on Saturday (Dec. 15), Jon

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& Patty’s (637 Asbury Avenue) on Sunday (Dec. 16), back at Jon & Patty’s on Saturday (Dec. 22), and at Arlene’s (624 Asbury Avenue) on Sunday (Dec. 23).

Santa also will be available for photos in an Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguard boat noon to 3 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23. Cost is $10 per photo.

and Soul Food Dinner.

The ceremony, a long tradition in Ocean City, moves this year from its customary date on the Saturday before to the Monday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 21. It will be held at noon at the Hughes Performing Arts Center of Ocean City High School.

The event includes the honoring of Ocean City residents with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Services Award, and the city is currently seeking nominations from the public for this year’s honorees. The awards are given to citizens who exemplify the philosophy and ideas of the late Dr. King.

Anybody interested in making a nomination can learn more and find online and printable forms at www.ocnj.us/mlk. Deadline for submission is Tuesday, Dec. 18.

ALSO COMING UP CHRISTMAS MARKET (through Dec. 15): The Ocean City Arts Center’s talented pottery and mosaic students will host a “Christmas Market” through December 15.

The one-of-a-kind pottery and mosaic art pieces make great Christmas gifts. The pottery group’s theme is “A Holiday Table” and they have created all pieces necessary Annie (Camryn Schultheis), Mr. Oliver Warbucks (Gabriel to dress your dining table this Rodrigues) and Grace (Carin Lagerberg) perform the iconic season. Included in the show song “NYC!” is jewelry, all dinnerware, Christmas decorations, home tion are on sale now. The $20 buttons are good décor, garden décor and much more. The Ocean for more than 70 shows and activities at venues City Arts Center is located in the Community throughout Ocean City.

Center at 1735 Simpson Avenue. Hours are 9 They can be purchased online at www. a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. firstnightocnj.com or by calling 609-399-6111. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For further information, call (609) 399-7628.

They’re also available at the Roy Gillian WelST.DAMIEN PARISH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS come Center on the Ninth Street causeway, City Hall’s Welcome Center at 861 Asbury Avenue or CONCERT (Dec. 14): The St. Damien Parish the Welcome Center at 46th Street and West Choir with musical guests, under the direction Avenue. of Debra Roland, will perform its annual Concert Some of the new entertainment for this of Traditional Christmas Music. The concert is at year’s lineup includes The Spinners (with six 4 p.m. at St. Augustine Church (13th Street and Wesley Avenue).

Grammy nominations for hits like “Then Came “A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS” CONCERT (Dec. You,” “Working My Way Back to You” and “The Rubberband Man”), Disney Junior’s Choo-Choo 16): The Ocean City Free Public Library will Soul with Genevieve, an interactive science show present a free event at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 from the Franklin Institute, a slapstick comedy featuring Pamela Whitman and her award-windog show called “Johnny Peers & the Muttville ning Peace Concert. Flutes for Peace promote Comix,” and Vocal Trash, which is described as peace and understanding through flute choir “Glee Meets Stomp.” A Choo Choo Train will run music. The ensemble performs classical, pop, between Sixth Street and Eighth Street on the inspirational, sacred and holiday music. boardwalk between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.

FIRST NIGHT (Dec. 31): All-inclusive admisTraditional favorites including ice-skating, sion buttons for Ocean City’s family-friendly a “Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with the Ocean City New Year’s Eve celebration are on sale now. For Pops,” the Fabulous Greaseband and midnight complete information, visit firstnightocnj.com. fireworks will return.

FIRST DAY (Jan. 1, 2019): Events include the First Day Shopping Extravaganza in downtown CITY SEEKS MLK COMMUNITY SERVICE Ocean City on Asbury Avenue from Sixth Street AWARD NOMINATIONS to 14th Street. Registration for a 5-kilometer Ocean City will celebrate the life and legacy boardwalk run starts at 11 a.m. at the Music of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at two different Pier, and the run starts at 1 p.m. (Pre-register at runsignup.com). The traditional First Dip in the events on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019: the Day of Service and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony ocean starts at 2 p.m. adjacent to the Music Pier.

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Not only did they receive that pie donation, but when owners Jinny and Steve Tiniakos heard about it, they extended an invitation for the veterans

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On December 11th, Veterans from Meadowview Rehabilitation Center were transported to the Windjammer where they were treated to a holiday meal, and gifts along with a visit from Santa himself.

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by Dorie Greenspan is a gem and her new book, Everyday Dorie, will be appreciated by anyone who likes to cook. For the person on your list resolving to eat better in the new year, Skinnytaste One and Done by Gina Homolka will become a bible.

While cookbooks are a great gift, so are magazine subscriptions. The nice thing about magazine subscrip-

tions is that they come not just once but all year round. I have canceled my paper subscriptions and gone to digital subscriptions which I can read on my tablet. My favorites are EatingWell, Cooking Light and Cook’s Illustrated.

If you know someone who wants to become more adept in the kitchen, a cooking class gift certificate is always a winner. Happy Heart Corner offers kids cooking class gift certificates. Other good venues to take a cooking class are the Egg Harbor Township Recreation Department

and Kitchen 19 in Hammonton.

Do you have a coffee drinker on your list? If so, give them the gift of high quality fresh coffee.

If you plan to shop at the Linwood Holiday Farmers Market on Sunday, December 16th, visit Verity Coffee Roasters. They roast the freshest coffee you can find and with such integrity. Pair a bag of coffee with a handmade mug from Pottery Therapy and you will surely bring a smile to any coffee drinker’s face. While you are at it, add a gift card to a special coffee shop like Jessie’s of Linwood or Hayday Coffee in Atlantic City.

As always, try to shop locally this holiday season.

If you want our special small businesses to stay in business, make sure to support them.

If you found some ideas on this list that you would want for yourself, feel free to cut it out and leave it for the person most likely to shop for you.

There is no harm in dropping hints at what you want. Happy shopping this holiday season!

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ix years ago, a decision was made by the family of Richard Yard of Absecon to do away with his old

cided to decorate their home on a grand scale. The family has created a tradition that even includes an appearance by Santa himself. Princesses Anna and Elsa of Disney’s Frozen, will

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also be stopping by the residence on December 14th and 15th, and possibly on December 23rd.

Yard’s Grandson, Anthony Gerrish, 30, of Absecon and Gerrish’s brother, Daniel Miller, 23, of Absecon set up the acclaimed light show each year. When the tradition started six years ago, Gerrish says the decorations began attracting large crowds of admirers.

“All of these people started driving in front of our house, getting out of their cars, and taking pictures of our stuff,” said Gerrish. “I was like, ‘Wow, I didn’t know that people liked to come out and do this.’”

More people began to visit the light display. Soon folks began to walk onto the property to get better photos.

This lead Yard’s family to introduce a walkway through the display, allowing guests to enjoy the display leisurely.

Gerrish and Miller take on a Clark Griswold mentality in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, when arranging the display, mapping out which lights go where. The entire set up is run by an electrical system Gerrish and Miller formed together, which feeds into a generator.

With the amount of visitors they receive each holiday season, Yard’s family uses their light display to give back to the community through donations. Pre-

vious proceeds taken by Yard’s family went to Atlantic Christian School, Gerrish’s alma mater. This year, Alex’s Lemonade Stand is the donation receiver.

The donations touch hearts as well.

Gerrish says that he recently received a compliment from someone who was pleased that the family was sending donations to Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

Someone in their family had been affected by childhood cancer.

“I love seeing the whole town come by,” said Gerrish. “We’ll have churches come by in buses.”

Gerrish grew up enjoying seeing Christmas lights around the area. He knows that joy of seeing a Christmas light display and that it offers excitement and comfort to people during the holidays. This six-year-old tradition continues this year throughout the holiday season.

If you can’t make it out to the light display, you can also enjoy watching the mesmerizing decorations on their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/yardfamilychristmas.

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Guide To Surviving The Holidays and Relatives (without driving each other crazy) The Light by Raymond Tyler

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For the cousin that drinks too much. That one cousin that can never stop at being “festive” and heads straight for the bar when they come to visit. It’s not your job to be his/her “sponsor.” You can limit the alcohol you have on hand. You can get their keys early and prepare a place where they can sleep it off.

For the cousin still arguing about “That thing that happened 4th of July.” Now keep in mind we could be talking July 2019 or 1979. We all know this cousin will want to restart the argument that may have been settled. Let them argue and fuss and if it goes on too long...everyone just move away from them until they get the hint. Now this may start a

new argument but in black people’s homes we have the young people’s and kiddie tables. I’m just saying if you move them to another table...they will either learn to let go...or at least you’ve given them something else to argue about next year.

For all these cousins and all the other cousins...including the cousin with the wildly inappropriate younger man/woman, the cousin that always wants to talk politics, the cousin that always wants to talk religion, the cousin that seems to come around to brag, the cousin that always seems to

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I love them. In spite of them and in spite of myself. I am not perfect and my family is not either. I am sure I have been the annoying cousin. Some people make a spectacle every holiday because this may be the most

attention they get all year. Granted some may actually be jerks. None of them however, will be around forever.

I used to dislike Thanksgiving Dinner and I remember wanting to watch The Motown Christmas Special one thanksgiving and could not hear it for all the family chatter. The thing is... many of the voices from that Thanksgiving are forever gone. There are uncles, aunts, cousins and my own father that have passed away.

I am absolutely positive about very little in life. I have, however,learned the hard way, even the family I thought got on my nerves as much as an itchy sweater...I miss them so much now that they are gone. And I do my best to love and be thankful for the family I have left. And I pray for those with no family at all.

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That is exactly what families will be doing on December 16th and January 1st at the Breakfast Shop, overlooking the bay, in Somers Point.

From 6 am until noon, families can roll right out of bed and head to The Breakfast Shop in their cozy, warm pajamas. Even the staff will be serving up breakfast in their PJs as well.

The Hoffman family of Ocean City looks forward to this annual event for her family. With matching pajamas for the family the photo opportunities are priceless.

“It's a fun and unique way to celebrate the season with your family. I like that it's

different,” says owner BJ Gray.

Along with her wife, Tina Early, Gray has owned and operated the Breakfast Shop for 19 years. Located on Bay Avenue in Somers Point, the view, overlooking the bay, is second to none.

Every morning BJ takes a photo of the sun rise up over the bay. She has compiled 12 of her favorite photos into a calendar which she sells to benefit the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization. Calendars are available for purchase at the Breakfast Shop for $15.

If you still have someone on your list to shop for,this makes a perfect gift and benefits a local charity.

The Breakfast Shop is BYOB so you can pop open champagne to ring in the New Year in the comfort of your pajamas while enjoying New Year's Day breakfast.

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Community mourns the loss of Bob Burns

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ave Coskey remembers the first time he took a nervous guest into a studio for their very first appearance on a radio program.

“There was a woman who was so scared, I didn’t think she was going to make it into the studio,” said Coskey, who at the time was president of Longport Media, the parent company of four radio stations, including NewsTalk 1400 WOND, South Jersey’s acknowledged leader in news and talk radio.

“I kept trying to assure her that she was going on (the air) with Bob Burns, and that she really had nothing to worry about,” Coskey adds.

Moments later, the guest was sitting across the table from Burns, the red “on-the-air” light was glowing and the previously nervous Nellie was chatting away with him like she’d known him her entire life.

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Burns, a seasoned radio host with a never-met-a-person-I-didn’tlike attitude, had instantly put the woman at ease with his disarming smile, his ready belly-full of laughter and his gift of gab and story-telling.

If ever there was a person who could embrace the word “raconteur” – French for “a great story-teller” – it was Bob Burns.

“That was what set Bob apart from other hosts,” Coskey said as he mentally relived the moment with tears in his eyes and a smile on his face.

“Bob could talk to anyone.

He had that rare and unique ability to instantly set a person at ease, especially if they were about to go on the air. Bob was one-of-a-kind.”

And now he’s gone. Bob Burns, the host of “Bobs Burns In Your Afternoon” Mondays through Fridays on NewsTalk 1400 WOND, died suddenly of an appar-

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In addition to his weekday talk show, Burns, nicknamed “the auto

maven” for his knowledge of anything driven by a piston engine, also co-hosted one of the longest-running automotive shows in the state.

“Your Neighborhood Garage” aired on WOND Saturday mornings for over 20 years along with Burns and co-host Joe Mazzie, a gregarious master mechanic.

But Burns, 70, was far more than just a friendly voice on the radio. He had one of the most eclectic careers of anyone you’ll ever meet.

As a kid, he learned basic automotive mechanics hanging out in his dad’s Pleasantville tire and auto repair business.

After his father died, Burns took over running the tire business, but not for too long.

He realized he could make a lot more money – and not have his hands and fingers permanently stained by oil and grease – by putting on a jacket and tie and selling insurance.

First working for a major agency, then going off on his own, Burns became well-versed at the different types of insurance – especially medical – and became an expert at virtually all forms of insurance. He was considered one of the leading insurance writers for his in-depth knowledge of the Medicare system, and as a result had more clients than he could handle.

Always interested in politics, Burns, a Democrat, entered the arena in 1991 and got himself elected to

Egg Harbor Township Committee, a form of municipal government in which the mayor is chosen from among the five committee members.

Burns served as mayor for two years before eventually realizing he could probably be more useful to his community if he was a part from township committee instead of being part of it. But he secretly loved having a “Mayor Emeritus” license plate on one of his 10 vehicles.

Bob loved politics. He especially enjoyed election night, when he and right-leaning WOND morning host Don Williams would offer commentary on the local races and, depending on the year, would provide their thoughts on regional, state and national races, too.

But after his first brush with politics, Burns rejected any efforts to get his name back on a ballot.

“If I ever run for office again, light my face on fire and put it out with a fork,” was one of Burns’ most common phrases when asked if he’d consider returning to politics.

It’s difficult to encapsulate seven decades into just a few words, especially when those words apply to a larger-than-life figure like Bob Burns.

A former two-way football standout at Mainland Regional High School – lineman on offense, linebacker on defense - Burns was a big man, both physically and mentally, Between his size, his white beard and a heart of gold, Burns fit the Santa Claus look so well that he owned several Santa suits and would break them out to make the rounds in the weeks leading up to Christmas, never charging for his services.

It’s too soon after Burns’ death to know how WOND will fill the twohour time period Monday to Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., where Burns once held forth.

But Longport Media general manager Paul Kelly knows one thing.

“You don’t ‘replace’ someone like Bob Burns,” Kelly, a veteran broadcaster, said. “You go out looking for someone who might come close, but you don’t replace him. Bob was one-of-a-kind.”

David Spatz is the Emmy Award-winning news director for NewsTalk 1400 WOND.

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Creating lasting traditions

By Jeff Whitaker

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ne of the songs in the Broadway musical Fiddler On The Roof is the song, “Tradition”. It talks about all of the practices passed down from generation to generation that define who the characters in the musical are as mother, father, son, daughter; what roles they are expected to play in life. In the storyline, the idea of tradition is revered by the older generation and questioned by the young. Too often, today the idea of tradition is dismissed as old fashioned and of little value. But when it comes to celebrating this special time of year, I want to encourage you to consider the upside and lasting significance of traditions.

Stop almost anyone and ask them about Christmas or Hanukah traditions and I can bet it will bring a smile to their face. Try it. The reason, I believe is that unlike the negativity associated with tradition in Fiddler, the remembrance of Holiday Traditions usually recall happy times, comfortable, familiar times of growing up and of family and friends.

What are some of the traditions you remember as a child and which ones have you carried on into adulthood? For our family, we have several traditions that my wife and I have incorporated into our family.

We’ve always had a live Christmas

tree and we always travel to an area farm to cut it down fresh. This year, we ran into a snag for the first time and actually bought our tree already cut. But we still picked it up from a local farm. Here is the thing. We did it as a family. We made an excursion out of the event as we always have.

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Welcome to the "New" state of New Jersey ... Officially a "Sanctuary State" ... and, Other Governor Phil Murphy Radical Promises that are currently in the Works.

By HARRY HURLEY Political Columnist

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o one should be mad at New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in the slightest least!

You can certainly disagree with his radical philosophy of governance.

I do. But, you shouldn't be mad at him.

The reason? He is simply keeping the radical promises that he made on the campaign trail. He is merely keeping his word. In case you didn't know, or, have forgotten, Governor Murphy promised the following: 1. That he would massively raise taxes and user fees. He's doing it.

2. He promised to make New Jersey a "Sanctuary State." He has now

realized this with a formal directive that will be the heart of this column.

3. He promised assistance for illegals to be able to stay in New Jersey.

The first $ 2.1 million installment has been fully taxpayer funded. This will provide free legal representation for illegals, who shouldn't be in our Country/or state in the first place.

It's outrageous that hard-working taxpayer dollars are being abused in this fashion.

4. Fully fund schools, which will cost another $ 1.3 billion in new taxes.

5. Legalize recreational marijuana use. This might raise $ 300 million annually in new revenue. However, the loss in productivity, student drop-out rates, an increase in driving under the influence and other social ills is always the end result.

6. Fully fund public pensions. This will cost another $ 6.3 billion. Our entire state budget is currently $ 34.7 billion.

7. Free Community College ... representing another $ 200 million.

8. Raise the minimum wage to $

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9. Restore the millionaires tax.

This will cause record wealth flight.

New Jersey is already presently the # 1 state in the nation in terms of residents leaving their state. This style of socialist policy only works on paper.

In practice, it always results in abject failure.

10. Close tax benefits, that the socialist democrats call "tax loopholes." Radical states like New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts have already done this. It causes more people to leave states where these kinds of regressive and punitive tax policies are enacted. It punishes success. It hurts employees at all levels.

11. Murphy wants to reverse Governor Chris Christie's gun laws. This the typical, liberal assault on the Constitutional right to bear arms.

12. A mandate for earned sick leave. This is ... er ... sick! Employees (part-time and otherwise) will earn one hour of guaranteed paid time off for every 30 hours worked. It's unaffordable and will costs jobs, and, not help workers.

13. Rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. It's a cap and trade scam that Governor Christie pulled us out of. It was ineffective and a significant tax on business.

14. Automatic voter registration.

This sounds wonderful and so democratic. Yet, in reality, it will only lead to more voter fraud. People who have no intention to vote will result in "others" illegally voting for them.

The Vote by mail phenomena literally changed the results of 10-15 Con-

gressional House races in 2018. The Democrats won each one of the flips.

Coincidence? You decide.

This list is not complete. There's more bad news coming. All of these priorities outlined above are radical and out of the mainstream of American thinking. However, in progressive states like California and New Jersey, we are governed by a radical, fringe ideology that ultimately destroys the state.

It does, however, ensure a Democratic majority, because it is so intoxicating to believe that being given free stuff is possible. The truth is that "free" is very expensive and it ultimately leads to ruination.

It's unsustainable. You simply run out of other people's money to pay for the redistribution of others hard work to those "winners" that the socialist democrats choose.

Regarding New Jersey now officially being a Sanctuary State. This is disgusting and dangerous. For those who don't know what Governor Murphy did. Here are the undisputed facts.

It's official. New Jersey is now a "Sanctuary State." Governor Murphy instructed New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal to issue "Directive 2018-6 - the Immigrant Trust Directive."

New Jersey police officers at the state, county and local levels are now restricted regarding the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

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not stop, question, arrest, search, or detain any individual based solely on actual or suspected immigration status." Let me translate ... even if a police officer knows that some one is in New Jersey illegally, they are prohibited from taking corrective action. This is sick!

New Jersey Police Officers "cannot participate in civil immigration enforcement operations conducted

by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)." As bad as this is, it gets even worse.

New Jersey Police Officers "cannot provide ICE with access to state or local law enforcement resources, including equipment, office space, databases, or property, unless those resources are readily available to the public." They had to add the last sentence because ICE members are members of the public ... so they could place restrictions beyond that of the public.

This policy is purposefully designed to hinder the very important work of ICE. Collaboration is always a key to conduct the best police work.

This radical directive has been put in place to help illegals stay here illegally.

This policy directly assists the most violent and dangerous illegal aliens to remain here, with the direct assistance of the Murphy Administration. Directives or laws such as this should be a criminal offense.

We've already endured in New Jersey the direct result of this kind of radical policy leading to a violent illegal alien being released; who went on to commit a multiple homicide.

The rationale behind this from the radical Murphy Administration perspective is that "We cannot allow the line between our law enforcement officers and U.S. immigration

officials - or the line between state criminal law and federal civil immigration law - top become blurred," said Veronica Allende, the director of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice.

This is outrageous and it's dangerous. Make no mistake about it; New Jersey has just been made a much less safe state because of Governor Murphy's gambit to pander to the phony national democrat party agenda to support illegals in favor of American citizens.

Their sick agenda is for illegals to soon become democrat voters in American elections. Illegals are already voting in California; something that California government officials said would never happen.

The truth is ... This was their plan all along. Here in New Jersey, we are now on our way!

Harry Hurley is the president of Harry Hurley Consulting and Communications, LLC. He hosts the daily talk radio program "Hurley in the Morning" 6-10 a.m., weekdays on Townsquare Media, WPG Talk Radio 104.1 FM & 1450 AM, where he also serves as the senior programming consultant. Harry was elected to both the Philadelphia (2014) and New Jersey (2015) Radio Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Harry Hurley has also been selected (2015-2018) as one of the Top 100 Most Important Talk Radio Hosts in America by Talkers Magazine. Hurley is also doing national fill-in, on-air talent work for FOX News Radio on their nationally syndicated platforms. He has hosted various programs for local television and is the editor and publisher of his news and information website, www. harryhurley.com. Send comments to HarryHurley@aol.com

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Nutritional Needs Change as we Age

By Nancy Adler

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he definition of healthy eating does change a little as you age. For example, as you grow older, your metabolism slows down, so you need fewer calories than before. Your body also needs more of certain nutrients. That means it’s more important than ever to choose foods that give you the best nutritional value.Healthy eating begins with you!

Giving your body the right nutrients and maintaining a healthy weight can help you stay active and independent. You’ll also spend less time and money at the doctor. This is especially true if you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or heart disease.

The challenge while eating less overall is to eat more nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, fish, lowfat dairy products, and lean cuts of meat. As you age, your body needs the same amount of protein, vitamins , and minerals and, in some instances, even more nutrients.

Take vitamin B-12, for example. After age 50, your body's ability to absorb the vitamin often fades because you don't have as much stomach acid, which is needed to break B-12 down from food sources.The same holds true for vitamin D . Aging skin is less able than younger skin to change sunlight to the vitamin.

That, in turn, affects the body's ability to absorb calcium .

Perhaps the biggest myth about nutrition and aging? That older people are set in their ways. That’s not really true. I’ve found that most are really motivated about their health, and many of them are quite willing to try to change.

Aging is linked to a variety of changes in the body, including muscle loss, thinner skin and less stomach acid.Some of these changes can make you prone to nutrient deficiencies, while others can affect your senses and quality of life.

For example, studies have estimated that 20% of elderly people have atrophic gastritis of which I treat many in my practice, a condition in which chronic inflammation has damaged the cells that produce stomach acid .Low stomach acid can affect the absorption of nutrients, such as vitamin B12, calcium, iron and magnesium .

Another challenge of aging is a reduced need for calories. Finally ! Unfortunately, this creates a nutritional dilemma. Older adults need to get just as much, if not more, of some nutrients,

all while eating fewer calories.Fortunately, eating a variety of whole foods and taking a supplement can help you meet your nutrient needs.

Another issue people may experience as they age is a reduction in their body’s ability to recognize vital senses like hunger and thirst.

This could make you prone to dehydration and unintentional weight loss. And the older you get, the harsher these consequences may be.

It’s common to lose muscle and strength as you age.In fact, the average adult loses 3–8% of their muscle mass each decade after age 30 . This loss of muscle mass and strength is known as sarcopenia.It’s a major cause of weakness, fractures and poor health among the elderly. The One thing I continue and will always to preach is protein! Eating more protein could help your body maintain muscle .

Elderly people who eat the most protein daily lost 40% less muscle mass than people who ate the least . An important fact, elderly people eating more protein or taking protein supplements may slow the rate of muscle loss, increase muscle mass and help build more muscle .Furthermore, combining a protein-rich diet with resistance exercise seems to be the most effective way to fight sarcopenia .

Constipation is a common health problem among the elderly.

It’s especially common in people over 65, and it’s two to three times more common in women.That’s because people at this age tend to move less and be more likely to take medications that have constipation as a side effect .

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Aging is linked to changes that can make you prone to deficiencies in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, magnesium and several other important nutrients.It may also reduce your ability to recognize sensations like hunger and thirst.Luckily, you can take actions to prevent these deficiencies.Make a conscious effort to stay on top of your water and food intake, eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods and consider taking a supplement.All these actions can help you fight deficiencies and stay healthy as you get older.

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ope you all had a wonderful Poinsettia Day! Oh wait, you missed it?

It’s the one holiday that hasn’t really caught on with Hallmark.

December 12th honors the memory of Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister (ambassador) to Mexico. In 1825, he sent cuttings of Poinsettias, then known as, Flor de Noche Buena, meaning, Flower of the Holy Night, or Christmas Eve flower, from Mexico to his home in South Carolina. Today, Poinsettias are always associated with Christmastime.

Other beautiful Christmas bloomers include cyclamen and, of course, Christmas cactus. Consider it an international Christmas, since all of

these flowers originated from other countries.

Though we think of Poinsettias when it’s cold and blustery outside, they actually require warm temperatures. Our snuggly homes normally kept between 65-70 degrees provide the perfect conditions for Poinsettias, but keep them away from cold drafts or excessive heat. They can last yearround but need to be in total darkness at night starting in fall to regain their red color. Be sure to water sparingly as they hate wet, soggy roots. Poinsettias get a bad rap for being poisonous.

They aren’t quite as toxic as all the

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Instead of misting them, allow the top of the soil to dry out a bit. They require these conditions for about eight weeks. Gradually, you should see new buds forming at the tips of the segmented hanging stems. Once the cactus starts forming its flower buds, move it back to the sunny spot it enjoyed the previous year. The idea is to give them a period of dormancy before blooming at Christmastime. I think I would certainly bloom better at Christmas if I had some downtime first!

Another beautiful holiday bloomer is cyclamen. It echoes some of the same colors of Christmas cactus and Poinsettias, coming in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. Cyclamen prefer temperatures on the cooler side. Choose the coolest room in your house. If kept in a location that’s too warm, it may go into dormancy.

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In my family it is a tradition that on the Eve of Christmas the main event is the gathering after the midnight mass to break our fast and enjoy the Feast of the Seven Fishes. We come home to celebrate the birth of Jesus

with family and friends.

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en Fishes, and with 20 regions you can imagine the diversity. The people of the Southern region, which is known for its great variety and abundance of fish and seafood available to it, prepare the fishes in many ways.

Traditionally they serve a first course of fried appetizers such as scallops, the famous smelts – those little fishes that are fried and eaten whole – cal-

amari, shrimp and conch, also known as sea snail fritters.

For the second course, many people serve shellfish with pasta, preferably linguine, and include clams, mussels and sometimes conch with marinara sauce (marinara means “of the sea”). People in the south also use scarfano (or scorpionfish) and escraves (very large shrimp in their shells), both of which are abundant in the south.

The third course is usually salted cod (also known as baccalà) mainly done Livornaise style (from the city of Livorno, Italy), with garlic, capers, some black olives, scallions, plum tomatoes, parsley, anchovies and wine simmered in a seafood stock. This is a famous and a very popular dish.

If you’ve never had salted cod you’re missing a great treat. However, it is time consuming to prepare. You have to soak it many times to get rid of all the salt, which in ancient times was used to preserve the fish before refrigeration. If you don’t want to use salted cod in your recipe, you can substitute fresh Alaskan cod.

I grew up in Northern Italy, and we pretty much followed the southern style for our family feast, but we added carp (or river trout) to our dinner.

In Italy, gifts are not open on Christmas morning, but traditionally are opened on the Epiphany, January 6. So, if the kids have been good

during the holidays they are going to get their gifts brought to them by the La Befana – the witch riding the broom. She comes down the chimney covered in soot, leaves the gifts, and then sweeps up the soot with her broom before she leaves. In America we leave Santa Claus milk and cookies; in Italy we leave La Befana wine and a few bites of food.

I plan to serve the Feast of Seven Fishes this Christmas Eve at Eat @ Joe’s in EHT from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will be a three course meal, priced at $37. However, each course can be ordered individually and will be priced accordingly. And you can enjoy the three courses if you dine in or if you order it to go.

First course: Lightly fried shrimp, calamari, smelts and scallops.

Second course: Shellfish, sea conch/sea snails, clams and mussels in marinara sauce served over linguine.

Third course: Salted cod served Livornaise style.

Our standard menu and pizzas also will be available. Reservations are recommended. Call Eat @ Joe’s in EHT: 609-484-8877.

Eat @ Joe’s also will be offering an eight course dinner New Year’s Eve for $47.

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et ready to break out that hideous cable-knit sweater your grandma gave you for Christmas two years ago. You know the one with giant jewels, colorful sequins and glittery Santas adorned on every square inch. On Saturday, December 15th the 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Tour promises to be the must–do holiday party of the season. Back by popular demand, this year Little Water Distillery will partner with Tennessee Ave Beer Hall, Bourre’, PicA-Lilli, and Made to bring you an even more unforgettable evening, guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit. This party tour promises to be a festive night of laughter and entertainment as you travel through the newly revitalized Little Water and Orange Loop Districts. It’s the perfect excuse to dust off that hideous garment and wear it proudly.

Hitch a ride on the free Jitney that will travel in a continuous loop from the Little Water District to the trendy Orange Loop District on New York, St. James and Tennessee avenues. Starting at 4pm the Jitney will start its journey from Little Water Distillery (located at 807 Baltic Avenue, Unit B) where there will be plenty of free parking, $5 tastings that include sampling of their rums, vodka, and whiskey and of course merchandise for sale including gift baskets, bottles, and Little Water Distillery swag. This is the perfect opportunity to finish up that last-minute Christmas shopping while you party in style. If you miss the Jitney from Little Water Distillery, no worries, you can hop on and off anytime and at any of the stops on the loop from

4-8pm. After you complete the loop, be sure to make it back to Little Water Distillery who will be hosting an epic Christmas karaoke party from 7 –9pm. Everyone who completes the loop will receive a complimentary Christmas ornament once they arrive back.

With every stop on this adventure, you will have the opportunity to try our areas hippest establishments who will be offering specials to all party goers on the tour. One of the stops and the newest addition to the Orange Loop is the very popular Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall. They will be offering an amazing assortment of craft beers including 10 Christmas brews including The Mad Elf, Corsendonk Christmas Ale, Tuckahoe Spice Trade (gingersnap cookie) and Stone Xocoveza (Mexican Hot Chocolate). Holiday beers flights will be on special for $10, and all holiday pours will be $1 off. Make sure you bring your cameras as rumor has it that Zombie Santa and his Evil Elves will be showing up hungry for flesh (and mouth-watering burgers, famous Phish Sammys, and variety of kicked up Tater Tots that the Beer Hall offers.). Imagine what your friends will say

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as you cozy up to Zombie Santa and his Evil Elves for a holiday picture. The perfect holiday selfie for all of your social media pages.

The party will continue well into the evening as the popular local music duo Vince and Derek hit the stage at 9 p.m.

Another supercool stop on the tour is Bourre’. Located is an old gentleman's club and transformed into an industrial New Orleans themed pub, If you haven’t had a chance to check this place out yet, the time is now. Aside from their authentic assortment of Cajun Cuisine, Bourre’ will have on offer some specials you won’t want to pass up. For example, The Dennis Hopper (a 12oz can PBR and a shot of Whiskey) is only $5.

A Tijuana Taxi (a 12oz bottle of corona and a shot of tequila) is only $7. Also, a High Beam, (a 16oz can Miller high life and a shot of Jim Beam) will only cost you $7 and an ACity Wide (a 12oz can founders all day IPA shot of little water distillery whiskey is only $7) Also while you’re there try the pickle backs for only $3 or an appetizer for $5. Bourre’ is also offering an extra 10% off to all of the party-goers on the ugly sweater tour. Also, for all of those Springsteen fans, be sure to stop back at 10pm to check out The E Street Shuffle, who proudly carry the title of “The World's Greatest Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band.” Bourre’ consistently delivers great eats, drinks, and entertainment.

For those who are chicken wing obsessed, Pic-A-Lilli's famous wings will be a favorite stop on the tour. Let’s face it, what goes better with an ice-cold beer than a pile of crispy wings tossed in delicious signature sauces and cooked to perfection. Crowned Atlantic City’s premiere dive bar, people

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travel far and wide to indulge in Pic-A-Lilli's award-winning wings. With a kitchen open 24 hours a day, you can grab an order while you're on the ugly sweater tour then come back later for a late-night snack. For all you football fans, Pic-A-Lilli is a local favorite hotspot to watch the game. Although they are devout Pittsburgh Steelers fans, they welcome all friendly rivals to come in and enjoy the game and enjoy some of their mouthwatering wings.

No holiday party would be complete without a little something sweet for the taste buds. MADE Atlantic City Chocolate Bar’s motto is all you need is love… and chocolate. The chocolatiers/owners at MADE source the highest quality cacao beans from all over the world and roast them right in their Tennessee Avenue location. Add that with the finest ingredients and handmade small batch bars, now you have something extraordinarily special, now you have MADE chocolate. Proudly, MADE is New Jersey’s very first bean to bar chocolate establishment, but MADE isn’t just a place where you can purchase the highest quality chocolate,

they also have a bar that serves wine, local brews, and the yummiest chocolate libation creations you have ever tasted. Stop in and try their chocolate martini or an adult chocolate milk. According to their Facebook reviews, people are driving thousands of miles just to try their chocolate creations.

The 2nd annual ugly sweater tour will be the most fun and enjoyable themed holiday event you'll attend this year! Wear that cheerful polyester Santa pullover with pride as you mix, mingle and admire other party-goers also wearing their extremely festive knitwear. This is the one magical holiday affair you're not going to want to miss!

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ASK THE EXPERT by Dr. Rodney Brunson IS HEMP OIL or CBD OIL AN ALTERNATIVE TO MEDICINAL CANNABIS? We may have an additional drug, CBD oil, to add to the current two species of medicinal cannabis (aka marijuana). That is if the DEA or FDA have their way about it. Not that it’s a bad thing to classify CBD as a drug, but it would be helpful if a decision was quickly made about making CBD into a drug or controlled substance- as the sativa or the indica species of cannabis are currently classified. Then yours truly could make a clearer treatment plan for patients. What’s this all about?

We all have seen Hemp products before- Hemp flour, Hemp lotion, Hemp seeds in the baking section of the supermarket, Hemp rope (for us baby boomers), Hemp paper, Hemp cloth, Hemp cooking oil (you may purchase a gallon container full in markets). Further, we are beginning to see Hemp products on Amazon, in 7 eleven stores, it is sometimes being sold in your doctor’s office. Its use is recommended by yours truly. We are seeing Hemp products everywhere. For instance, remember those pirate movies with the square-rigged sails on a ship?

The sails and the rope were hemp. Thomas Jefferson wanted all US farms to be required to grow hemp for our agricultural markets. George Washington started growing hemp as a crop because his plantations crops were not profitable enough for him.

The Declaration of Independence, paper money, Betsy Ross flag, all had hemp in them. Then came the banning of US made hemp products. Now hemp is making a comeback.

All the excitement over it these days makes it seem like hemp is some new product. Everyone is interested in it. Trust me, you will become very familiar with it (from the media) real soon. Let me bring you up to speed: What is Hemp? If your mind reflexively thought “It is the weed the hippies smoked to get high!” That was wrong. Hemp is not weed or cannabis. Cannabis is classified as a drug according to the DEA and the FDA. Hemp “is” in the cannabis family, true. But it is not currently classified as a drug because of something that is almost entirely missing from it (THC). The Cannabis Family has many species.

Most are only familiar with 3 Species: Sativa, Indica,

and Hemp. These are all cannabis plants. My previous Shore Local articles about the NJ Medical Marijuana Program and how to get your medicinal marijuana card. I wrote about Indica and Sativa species but not about Hemp. Indica and Sativa are legally recognized as drugs and are controlled substances and scheduled as highly dangerous with no use at all (or schedule 1 where an antibiotic, a drug, is schedule 5). Hemp is not recognized as a drug so it is not scheduled…yet. What about hemp that is causing all the fuss? It is the chemical that is in the hemp plant that is common among all the cannabis plants: the CBD and THC. As you have read in my previous articles, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the psychoactive substance that goes to the brain and activate the CB1 receptor (CB1 is the lock and THC is the key) once the CB1 lock or receptor is activated one gets the relaxed feeling. Or if too much is consumed, a drugged feeling. The CBD does not go to the brain much and cause a high.

Hemp has CBD and a very small amount of THC >0.3%. That number is very important because 0.3% is the cut off for making cannabis a drug or legal. The species Sativa and Indica both has more than 0.3%, therefore, they are drugs. Hemp has less than 0.3% so it is not a drug.

One can just go to the store or online and legally buy it. No doctor prescription is needed. But it is not the whole hemp plant you are buying. It is the expressed CBD oil form the whole plant that is used for the medicinal purposes. If you are looking for the CBD oil which has medicinal properties, it is not the whole plant that you want. Don’t be misled into purchasing a similar product, HEMP extract.

This is not CBD oil which is separated from all the other components of the hemp plant. So, if what you are purchasing does not say “CBD OIL” Don’t get it because it is meant for cooking or making clothing etc.

In summary, we now know that there are three main cannabis plants that we are interested in. The medicinal properties of sativa, indica and now hemp plants. Sativa and indica has >0.3% THC making it a medical drug that cannot be purchased freely. Only Hemp with its low THC content is permitted to be readily available for everyone.

CBD is not psychoactive like THC. CBD is known for its medicinal actions such as: relief for mild pain, anxiety, motivation, balanced energy level. It also helps with rashes, seizures, neurological conditions, and other ailments. I recommend it regularly in my practice for those who do not want the psychoactive properties of medicinal cannabis.

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s a child, driving from Ventnor Beach back home to Galloway, I’d pass this old run down pink office building on the side of the Pike. It had a real estate sign in the front for years before they tore it down. I didn’t know much about what I wanted, but I knew I wanted that building.

It was a great location and it was PINK. I’d have my own pink office and I’d be close to the beach! I could also see the brick apartments over the Albany Ave Bridge, where I came from. How rad.

“My office would be pink!” I thought. “Of course it would be pink! And I’d have the best people ever working with me in my office! But what would I DO in my office?" That was the question.

I mean, I’d obviously be running some kind of major company, but at this point, I was 8 years old.

I had no life skills or experience, unfortunately. I didn’t even know what it meant to own or run a company (and I definitely had no idea that it wasn’t as easy as deciding that I wanted a pink building near the beach!), but I knew I wanted to do that one day.

I didn’t know what kind of company it would be, but I did have a special cousins-only club, the “VCA”, which seemed like a solid option at the time. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of hearing of our elite club, the “VCA” stood for “Vandal Club Agency.” (Ah, the life of the only girl in a sea of boy cousins...) We fought vandals of any and every kind with our well thought out plans of attack.

We were an impressively designed organization for elementary school kids, if I do say so myself. We created our very first mission statement: To take down our arch nemeses by any means necessary. We also had to place people into specific roles and positions according to their strengths and weaknesses, train them to fight the enemy, and lead our group with positivity... mainly because if we didn’t play nicely, one of the cousins would leave, and that was no fun at all.

It was my first lesson in business.

That was all I needed. Plus my cousins

were the greatest people I knew! (They still kinda are, by the way. #sykesfam) “That’s what I’ll do!” I thought. “I’ll buy the pink building, hire my cousins (I gave zero thought about what my giant group of boys would think about our pink office building), and we will build The VCA into an empire. And I’ll have my own office near the beach. And it’ll be PINK! Man, I can’t wait! I was 8.

Fast forward 25 years and my 6 year old daughter Avery is painting my office (2 blocks from the beach). Bright. Freaking. Pink. It’s not a building yet, it’s just a room without windows.

And it was a long road to get here.

There were a lot of bumps, some mis-direction, a few breakdowns, some unnecessary wine intake, and a whole lot of blood, sweat, and tears, but 25 years

later, I have my pink office.

It isn’t how I expected it to look and it isn’t how I expected to get here when I was 8, but I got there. Or maybe, I am on my way there still. Either way, it feels surreal to watch my dreams come to life.

In this office, I’m building a companya Rockstar-level real estate and media team.

I’m going to motivate, inspire, and push people to live the life of their dreams, without limits, because that’s what I’m passionate about- with the greatest people ever, too! You better believe I will. I said it and I try to only speak true things, so I’ve left myself with no option now!

Christina Sciarretta is the president and CEO of The Sciarretta Collection of Keller Williams Jersey Shore, a real estate and media team. Born and raised in Atlantic County, she’s a mom with a serious passion for people, good vibes, and AC. She lives in EHT with her husband Andrew and 2 kids, Grayson and Avery Lee.

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The Deerless Hunter

By Charles P. Eberson

Senior Moments A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings hose of you who read my column may remember I last wrote The Reluctant Hunter in the Early December 2018 issue about my upcoming deer hunting experience. Briefly, I committed to accompanying my brother-inlaw, Jerry on my first hunt and as an animal lover, I was facing it with trepidation. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to close the deal as it were, if given the opportunity. We were in upstate Pennsylvania and were greeted in the early morning with low temps and light snow.

We bundled up and drove to a recently harvested corn field and started walking across it to a dense tree line off in the distance. The ground was rutted from heavy farm machinery and frozen with the remnants of corn stalks sticking six inches out of the ground making for a very challenging walk. For the avid and experienced hunters, I ask that you reserve judgment on me. As a newbie, I was doing my best to give a good account of myself. Jerry told me we were going to do some walking. I figured since I was going to the gym somewhat regularly and working out on the elliptical that I was going to be just fine. We met up with a half a dozen other guys who looked like ZZTOP band members decked out in their orange hunting apparel. We were going to “drive the woods” i.e. flush out any deer that may have hunkered down. These guys walked me up and down hills until I could hardly pick my feet up and at one point a stout corn stalk sent me tumbling to ground. They pressed on like mountain goats and I doubt any of them have even seen an elliptical. The next morning, Jerry and I spent two hours up

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a tree in a deer blind to no avail. We again met up with our ZZTOP brethren and I was one of the designated “sitters” since I was “walking impaired” at this point. So they dropped me off on the edge of the woods and told me to find a spot and watch for any deer that would be driven towards me. I sat on a tree stump in those woods with the rifle cradled in my arms waiting for a deer to come into my sight. It was eerily quiet, a light snow was falling and I was sitting there alone with my thoughts feeling how strangely peaceful this hunting can be.

Although after a while, I was wondering if they forgot about me. How long was this tour of duty; two hours, four hours, until dark? Do they know where I am? Finally, I heard a horn beep and knew they had come back for me. No one had even seen a deer let alone taken a shot at one. The next day was more of the same. I was positioned on the top of a hill on the edge of corn field and told to be ready if anything came my way. Again, not even a deer sighting.

Far from being an expert tracker, the signs were difficult to miss. I walked through areas that look like a deer stampede ran through there. There was evidence all around; large areas were matted down with fur lying about.

It was like standing on I-95 and not seeing any cars. Jerry and I finished the day back in a deer blind until it got so dark, the only way we would find a deer was if it bumped into us. So went my first hunting trip and I can say with certainly that it did have a profound impact on me; the solitude and yet the camaraderie; the stalk and the unity of purpose. It was an activity that has gone on since the beginning of mankind and if asked what I would do if I was fortunate enough to have a deer present itself, I think I have found the answer.

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