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CINCO DE MAYO A HISTORY
For many Americans, Cinco de Mayo means enjoying Mexican food and probably a few margaritas. But Cinco de Mayo, which means May 5 in Spanish, is probably one of the most misunderstood Mexican holidays. Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s independence day. Mexican independence is celebrated Sept.16. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French forces of Napoleon III on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla. Mexico had trouble paying back war debts to European countries, and France had come to Mexico to collect that debt. Today, Cinco de Mayo has become more of an American holiday than a Mexican one. But most non-Mexican Americans have “no idea” about the day’s history, said Carlos Tortolero, president of the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. -usatoday.com
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Clark and Jean Paradise Spend Retirement Helping Their Community By: Joe Stroffolino
Toms River - What do you plan on doing when you are in your 70’s? Most people would say ...Be retired! Yes that is the normal answer. This was not the answer for Clark and Jean Paradise. Yes they did retire. They didn’t move to Florida and play golf. They instead decided to start helping others in need. They formed an organization called Your Grandmother’s Cupboard. That was over 13 years ago!
Your Grandmother’s Cupboard is now providing close to 4000 children and adults free clothing, shoes and other items monthly! These are people in desperate need and circumstances. Without the Cupboard they would have no hope. The need grows each year. Clark Paradise says “We are now helping an additional 1000 people each month over last year’s totals! Of the 4000 people we serve each month, approximately 2500 are adult, with the remainder being their young children. These Clark and Jean Paradise with NJ First Lady Mary Pat Christie in 2011 “customers” normally leave with at least one bag embodied what it means to be a hero. They saw a need within their of clothing and supplies. We do need to limit the community, took action, and spread their good deeds throughout amounts of toilet paper, diapers and food due to constant shortages. our state. Both in their 80s, they started out by helping people Clothing on the other hand we have in excess! Our customers can living in a tent-city community nearby by bringing them blankets, take as much as they need.” clothing, and portable heaters. They learned that these people were lacking personal care items like soap, shampoo, toothpaste and Where do Clark and Jean obtain all these items? Clark says “We toilet paper. They then discovered that there were many families in have built a supply chain of senior citizen villages, service clubs, their area living in motel rooms and barely getting by. So through churches, thrift stores and dedicated volunteers. They donate, various donations of time, money, and supplies from their fellow collect, sort and deliver over 300,000 items annually!” NJ residents, Clark and Jean started the Cupboard to bring food, clothing, and personal supplies to people throughout the entire Here is what the First Lady said about Your Grandmother’s state. Today they visit over 25 soup kitchens, shelters, and motels Cupboard and Clark and Jean Paradise after her 2011 visit… every month bringing their trailers full of donated items to people in need. I thank them for their good work and congratulate them on “Today I had the pleasure of going to meet Clark and Jean becoming our first NJ Heroes of 2011!” Paradise, my first NJ Heroes of 2011. After going through To donate items, money or your time contact Your Grandmothers numerous submissions, I chose the Paradise’s because they truly Cupboard at 732-240-0441.
Kentucky Derby Origins How a few traditions of the Kentucky Derby came to be
More than just a horse race, the Kentucky Derby has grown into an American cultural event unlike any other since its inaugural running in 1875. Many of the traditions that will be flouted at Churchill Downs this weekend – and at Derby parties across the country – we owe to Matt Winn, who served as the face of the race from 1902 until his death in 1949. “The important, visible signs of the Derby and these romantic ideals of the old South were, if not created, at least promoted by Winn,” says James C. Nicholson, author of “The Kentucky Derby: How the Run for the Roses Became America’s Premier Sporting Event.” Here are how some of those Derby Day traditions got their start: The Roses. The beautiful blanket of 564 roses placed
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Mint Juleps. The Kentucky whiskey and mint concoction was a popular drink at the Derby from its start. It became a staple, the legend goes, when a famous Polish actress, Helena Modjeska, ordered the drink at a pre-Derby breakfast at the track and loved it. The Big Hats. The ornate hats worn by women to the race is a relic of the past, a popular fashion at the Derby’s start and now almost a costume for today’s event. Nevertheless, it was tradition used by race promoters like Winn to market the Kentucky Derby to women and make it a see-and-be-seen event. - usnews.com
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on the winning horse traces its roots to a strain of roses introduced to America in 1870s. Churchill Downs founder Meriwether Lewis Clark used them for decorations at a post-Derby party and by the 1890s, they became a prop in the post-race presentations, first as bouquet, then as a garland for the winning horse. Bill Curom, who went on to be the president of Churchill Downs, coined the term “The Run for the Roses” in 1925 when he was one of Winn’s favorite sportswriters.
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