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“The Spirit Of Scrooge”: A New Chapter Of A Classic Story
tion in a long time sparked the idea of continuing the story. “It goes back a couple years ago when we f irst did the traditional Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol.’ I had the idea of exploring what Scrooge’s life became after all the events of Christmas Carol,” Crawford explained. In 2023, Crawford wrote the play “A New Scrooge” which took place in the year after “A Christmas Carol.” “The Spirit of Scrooge” carries on with Scrooge’s tale years later. “The new play jumps further down the road, about 15 years later. In the original story, Photo courtesy Corey Crawford Scrooge is estimated to be Corey Crawford as Ebenezer Scrooge and Christine Pryor as Mrs. Scrooge 60 to 65 years old. And now rehearse for “The Spirit Of Scrooge.” scrooge is 80 years old in this new play,” he said. “Scrooge By Alyssa Riccardi But what if there’s more to the has become this good person and has maintained the ‘Christmas BRICK – Have you ever thought story? about what happens to Ebenezer “The Spirit of Scrooge” is a play Spirit,’ but there’s still a few things Scrooge after the events in “A written by local actor and direc- that he feels unresolved in his life; Christmas Carol?” tor Corey Crawford that covers he’s reliving that.” In the famous story, now nearly 200 one more chapter in the story of “You have the story of ‘A Christmas Carol’ and all of a sudden, he years old, Scrooge is a cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge. miser who despises Christmas. He’s Crawford is a member of the just becomes this new person right visited by the spirits of Christmas Guild Theaterworks, which put away. But you never get to see how Past, Present and Yet to Come, re- on “A Christmas Carol” a couple it was. Was it that easy? Did everysulting in Scrooge having a change years ago. The show being their one love him right away? He was of heart. first full scale Christmas produc- (Spirit Of Scrooge - See Page 4)
New VA Clinic Brings Care Closer To Home Photo by Stephanie Faughnan VA Under Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal, joined by Senator Cory Booker, Senator-elect Andy K im, Congressman Chris Smith and other dignitaries cutting the ribbon for the new VA Center.
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – With palpable excitement, VA Under Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal said it was great to be back home in New Jersey to celebrate the grand opening of the new VA Clinic on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. “I love this state and the tens of thousands of veterans who are going to benefit from this clinic for generations to come,” he said.
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Elnahal joined a lineup of dignitaries addressing a crowd of more than 300 people gathered under a large tent outside the new clinic. The audience included veterans attending individually and as part of organized groups, alongside local, county, state, and federal officials, all united to celebrate the milestone for the (VA Clinic - See Page 4)
November 30, 2024
Local Volunteers Help Those In Need
Photo courtesy Chris Melvin Sr. Coats and other necessities were handed out by members of Lakewood Police, Cobra One Motorcycle club of South Toms River and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (Iota Chi Sigma Chapter/Jersey Shore Sigmas). By Chris Lundy SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Community organizers reached across Ocean County to help others have a warm and safe winter. A coat drive launched by Lakewood Police, Unity Pride, Calvary Lighthouse Church, Jersey Shore Sigmas, NJ Rise, and Cobra One Motorcycle club of South Toms River collected coats, sweaters, socks, hats, gloves and thermals to later give out to those who need them. “As a member of my fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (Iota Chi Sigma Chapter/Jersey Shore Sigmas) - we firmly believe in our principles - Brotherhood Scholarship, and Service and our Motto - Culture for Service, Service for Humanity,” said Robert Taylor, who is also active in Manitou Park with his group called Community Pride. “So this event, this coat drive here is something that we need to do ... providing for those in need.” Taylor added, “It’s not always about where you’re from, never about the color or pigmentation of one’s skin ... to me, to us, it’s about who needs assistance, no matter where you live or where you’re (Volunteers - See Page 4)
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