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Spartanburg, SC – Jeremy Clements Racing is excited to announce the renewal of its partnership with Harrison’s, based in Spartanburg, SC, as a primary sponsor on the No. 51 Chevrolet for four races in the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity season.
Darlington – April 5 at 3:30 p.m.
Bristol – April 12 at 5:00 p.m.
Rockingham – April 19 at 4 p.m.
Charlotte ROVAL – Oct. 4 at 4:00 p.m.
Harrison’s iconic Green and Brown colors will also be prominently displayed as an associate partner throughout the 2025 season.
“I am thrilled to have Harrison’s back with us. The Harrison family’s support goes way back to my ARCA days, and I’m so glad we could work out a deal for these four races.”
“Now all we have to do is work hard, outrun the competition and Win some races,” Clements said.
The 2025 Xfinity Season starts with the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. on The CW network.
ABOUT HARRISON’S:
Harrison’s is a family-owned retail chain specializing in workwear and Western apparel and footwear. Our founders, Danny and Emily Harrison, began with one store and one brand in 1998; now there are 6 stores throughout the Carolinas, an e-commerce division that ships to the entire United States, and a fleet of mobile boot trucks to service our industrial customers. We also have a full-service Outdoor and Tactical division that proudly outfits multiple law enforcement and first responder departments. Customers can find trusted brands like Ariat, Carhartt, Cinch, Thorogood, and Wrangler on our shelves and the best customer service throughout every part of our company. That’s why we’re the home of Work, Western, and Wow. For more information, please visit us online.
Online at https://www.harrisonsusa.com
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Voters will be participating in several of the 273 contests across Lake County in the upcoming April general election for a variety of local offices, but only 62 of the races will be contested.
Lake County voters will choose mayors, village presidents, school board members, township officials, park commissioners, library trustees and fire protection district representatives on April 1, officials who will have a direct influence on their lives.
Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega said local officials make decisions dealing with schools, public safety, property taxes, garbage pickup and much more. People also have easier access to local office-holders than those in state or national positions.
“Voters have more direct access to local officials,” Vega said. “As the county clerk, people often approach me in the grocery store. These are the people who oversee your libraries and parks.”
With voters picking their next mayor or village president in 31 municipalities across the county, only voters in 10 towns will have the opportunity to choose among more than one candidate. There are primaries on Feb. 25 in Waukegan and North Chicago.
Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor and Ald Keith Turner, 6th Ward, are already on the ballot as independents in that city’s mayoral contest. They will be opposed by the Democratic primary winner — former Mayor Sam Cunningham or Miguel A. Rivera Sr. — and Republican Harold Beadling. Beadling is unopposed in the GOP primary.
Either North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham Jr. or Ald. Kenneth Smith, 5th Ward, will advance from the primary to face independents  Ald. Anthony Coleman, 2nd Ward, and David Hood in the face to lead their city.
In Gurnee, Mayor Thomas Hood is facing a challenge from Trustee Quin O’Brien. With Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz not seeking reelection, Trustee Robin D. Meier and Trustee Tim Wilson hope to win the job.
Seeking to replace Grayslake Mayor Rhett Taylor, who is not running for reelection, are Avon Township Trustee Jeffrey Loffredo and Grayslake Trustee Elizabeth Davies. In Round Lake, Trustee Brian Brubaker is challenging Village President Russell S. Kraly for the top job.
Three other area mayors are facing challenges. Winthrop Harbor Mayor Michael Bruno is competing against Trustee Robert Marabella to keep his job, while in Fox Lake Mayor Donald “Donny” Schmidt will compete against Sean R. Stochi. Round Lake Park Mayor Linda M. Lucassen is defending her job against Robert H. Seminary.
A three-way contest for mayor in Island Lake pits current Mayor Richard McLaughlin, Trustee Stacey Pyne and Public Works Director Brian Bartnick against each other.
Of Lake County’s 45 municipal legislative offices with elections for city councils or village boards, only 12 have contested races.
In township contests, there are 56 races. They include 12 township supervisors, along with trustees, assessors, clerks and highway commissioners, Of the 12 supervisorial positions, six are contested.
With 64 election contests among 64 school boards, including the College of Lake County, 17 are contested while most of the others are not. In some situations, there are not enough candidates to fill all open slots.
Though most school board elections are uncontested, in places like Waukegan, Antioch, Highland Park, Wauconda, Lake Zurich and Libertyville, twice as many candidates are running for the available positions or nearly that amount.
Seeking two seats on the College of Lake County Board of Trustees are seven individuals. Voters will also pick legislative bodies for their parks, libraries and fire protection districts.
While there are currently 273 elections countywide, Vega said those listed are the contests that have been certified with his office. Governmental entities have until Jan. 23 to certify their candidates.
Vega said voters can request vote-by-mail ballots to be permanently sent to them. They can also seek one for the Feb 25 primary in Waukegan and North Chicago, but must wait until Jan. 2 to ask for one for the April contest.
Early voting for the primary starts Jan. 16 on the ground floor of the Lake County Courthouse and Administration Building in Waukegan, and Feb. 10 at North Chicago City Hall.
A complete candidate list of all 273 elections is available on the county clerk’s website.
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Max Verstappen’s teammates have been no match for his talent.
With Sergio Perez stepping back from Red Bull Racing in 2025, 22-year-old Liam Lawson has been promoted to a top-level Formula 1 team with just 11 races under his belt. It’s a dream come true for the New Zealander — but how long will the dream last?
Much has been made of Max Verstappen’s generational talent, and the impact that his hard-charging performance has had on his teammates. We’re taking a look back at how Verstappen stacked up against each teammate he had on his way up the F1 ladder.
While most aspiring Formula 1 drivers while away their late teens and early 20s in various junior-level open-wheel categories on their way up the Formula 1 ladder, Max Verstappen was different.
After a stunning karting career that resulted in countless regional titles, as well as a World Championship, Verstappen contested exactly one season of international Formula 3 before he was propelled into the ranks of F1 courtesy of his ties with the Red Bull junior team.
Since then, Verstappen has tamed a fiery temper to secure four World Championships, crushing his teammates in the process.
We’re going to take a dive into how Verstappen has compared to every teammate in his professional racing career.
Max Verstappen joined Jules Szymkowiak and Gustavo Menezes at Van Amersfoort Racing in the 2014 FIA Formula 3 World Championship, where they contested 33 races at 11 different tracks.
Esteban Ocon and Tom Blomqvist took the first two positions in the championship, but Verstappen was a close third with 411 points to Ocon’s 478 and Blomqvist’s 420.
His teammates? Menezes finished 11th in the championship with a total of 91 points and a best result of two third-place finishes. Szymkowiak finished 20th, securing 17 total points with five finishes in the top 10.
Just for some comparison, Verstappen didn’t start a race, and retired from eight more — but his 10 wins exceeded the total wins scored by both Ocon and Blomqvist.
At the conclusion of the season, it was announced that Verstappen would be promoted to Formula 1 —  the youngest driver in history to earn that honor. He would partner Carlos Sainz at Toro Rosso.
Toro Rosso made headlines in 2015 when it signed two rookie drivers — Verstappen and Sainz — to its team that season. Verstappen’s single year in single-seaters made him far less experienced than Sainz, who had been marinating in the Red Bull Junior program for five years.
Though they remained tightly matched in head-to-head qualifying and race stats, the Dutch driver was resoundingly more impressive when it came time to score points. Verstappen finished fourth twice, while Sainz could only manage a best finish of seventh during their time as teammates.
Such was Verstappen’s performance that, four races into 2016, he received the call to swap places with Red Bull’s Daniil Kvyat, providing him with a new teammate in Daniel Ricciardo.
Of all of Verstappen’s Formula 1 teammates, Ricciardo was his closest competition. Though the young Verstappen roundly outqualified and outperformed the more experienced on his team, Ricciardo rarely straggled behind. After 58 races together, Ricciardo had only scored 18 fewer points.
However, these were extremely formative years. Verstappen learned what it was was like to win races, secure podiums, and mount a serious challenge against a teammate.
It also proved to be critical for Red Bull Racing. During the Ricciardo/Verstappen era, the team clearly began to trend toward prioritizing Verstappen. Ricciardo could see that he wouldn’t be the favorite and departed the team for Renault, leaving Verstappen as the undisputed king of Red Bull Racing.
With Ricciardo gone, Red Bull Racing promoted Pierre Gasly from its junior team — but only briefly. The French driver was only in his second full season of F1 competition, and the pressure from the team seemed to crush Gasly before he could find his footing.
He lasted a handful of races as Verstappen’s teammate before being demoted to Toro Rosso, with rookie Alex Albon taking over.
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Just 12 races into his Formula 1 career, Alex Albon was given an impossible task: Outperform Max Verstappen. Unfortunately, despite finishing his first season strong as a Red Bull driver, Albon clearly lagged behind the more experienced Verstappen.
At the conclusion of the 2020 season, Albon departed not only Red Bull, but Formula 1 as a whole, before returning in 2022.
In signing Sergio Perez, Red Bull took a risk. It hedged its bets on a driver outside of its own junior program — albeit one with a decade of F1 experience to draw from. If anyone could bring the seemingly impenetrable Verstappen back down to reality, it would be Perez.
Instead, it was the nail in the coffin of Perez’s career.
Recency bias can make it easy to forget that Perez started out strong. He played the role of second driver extremely well, helping Red Bull secure World Constructors’ Championship and helping Verstappen in pursuit of his drivers’ titles.
But just a handful of races into the 2024 season, Perez suffered an inexplicable drop in performance made all the worse by the fact that teams like Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari had all brought impressive upgrades to their machinery. His future was already in doubt heading into the summer break, and it was admittedly a surprise that he lasted all the way to the end of 2024.
Now, heading into 2025, Verstappen will have a new teammate: Liam Lawson. For the first time in his Formula 1 career, Verstappen will be paired with a teammate younger than him — but will that have any impact on how the season plays out?
It’s near impossible to tell without a crystal ball. But we can skim back through Lawson’s resumé, if only to gain some sense of how he stacked up against others.
Unlike Verstappen, Lawson has spent eight years in junior formulae, working up from a Formula First Winter Series to Formula 2. And his stats are decent:
Plus, Lawson has also raced in 11 Grands Prix, giving him ample competitive experience heading into his first full-time F1 season.
Will it be enough for Lawson to challenge Verstappen for first-driver status at Red Bull Racing? Or will we see another driver falter in the face of the four-time champion’s generational talent?
Only time will tell.
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Wicked has soared to the top of my—and many other’s—favorite movies of 2024, and I anticipate that it will take over with Part 2 coming in 2025. If you’re like me, you have probably been belting out to the soundtrack since you saw it. I mean, it is pretty ‘popular’ right now and forever will be. This time between now and November 2025 is a suspenseful waiting game. So, how do we fill the void until we can see Elphaba and Glinda back on the big screen? Luckily, just for you, The Everymom team has curated a list of ‘unlimited’ opportunities to sing your theatrical hearts out with a list of the best musical movies while we wait for Wicked Part 2.
Whether you’re trying to entertain your kids during a school break, introduce them to a favorite musical from your childhood (I’m looking at you, The Sound of Music movie), or planning a good old-fashioned sing-along with the subtitles, you’ll find plenty of options to choose from. Keep scrolling for over 50 of the best musical movies and where to watch them.
Do you ever catch yourself immediately singing a song the moment someone names a musical? Movies are, of course, entertaining, but there is a special place in our hearts for musicals: the singing, the dancing, the insanely talented performers. Seeing a musical is such an experience in itself. So when musicals get turned into movies, like Wicked—or when movies debut as musicals—you have the opportunity to experience the magic of musical movies it over and over again in the comfort of your own home (and sing along as loud as you want!) Keep reading to find out where to stream some of the best movie musicals.
Rated: G
Where to Stream: Max or Hulu
Given that we’re waiting for Wicked Part 2, we can’t fail to mention The Wizard of Oz. Starring the beloved Judie Garland as Dorothy, the critically acclaimed film is known for its “innovative use of Technicolor.” The 1939 film is based on the children’s novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. It is the inspiration for the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, which we now know as the musical rendition, Wicked.
Rated: G
Where to Stream: Disney+ or Hulu
Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, The Sound of Music movie takes you through the touching story of nun-to-be Maria and the Von Trapp Family singers. The movie won five Academy Awards, including Best picture and is known for its beautiful cinematography. The original musical debuted in 1959 on Broadway and has had many revivals since. Popular songs kids will love from The Sound of Music include “Do-Re-Mi” and “My Favorite Things.”
Rated: G
Where to Stream: Disney+
An American classic, Mary Poppins, became the nanny everyone wished they had. Starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, this film is filled with magic, dance, and life lessons—like reminding parents to let go and have a little fun once in a while. The 2018 version, Mary Poppins Returns, is another beautiful performance played by Emily Blunt.
A note for parents: The PG-13 rating was introduced in 1984, so PG rating in an earlier movie may look more like a PG-13 rating by today’s standards for violence, language, thematic elements, and nudity. If you’re concerned, we suggest watching it without your kids first.
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) | Rated: G | Max or Hulu
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) | Rated: G | Tubi
Oklahoma! (1955) | Rated: G | Peacock or Prime Video
Carousel (1956) | Unrated | Rent on Multiple Streaming Platforms
West Side Story (1961) | Rated: PG | Disney+ or Hulu
The Music Man (1962) | Rated: G | Tubi
Bye Bye Birdie (1963) | Rated: G | Rent on Multiple Streaming Platforms
My Fair Lady (1964) | Rated: G | Paramount+ or Hulu
Oliver (1968) | Rated: G (parent warning: domestic violence) | Paramount+
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) | Rated: G | Disney +
Fiddler on the Roof (1971) | Rated: G | Tubi or YouTube TV
Funny Girl (1968) | Rated: G | Prime Video
Grease (1978) | Rated: PG | Paramount+
Grease 2 (1982) | Rated: PG | Paramount+
Footloose (1984) | Rated: PG | Paramount+
Rated: PG
Where to Stream: Max or Hulu
Based on the 1964 Roald Dahl character from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the 2023 debut of Wonka shares the backstory of Willy Wonka, who is played by Timothée Chalamet. While life can get hard, there’s something about chocolate that can magically change the world and how you perceive it.
Rated: PG
Where to Stream: Disney+ or Hulu
This movie stars Hugh Jackman, who plays Phineas Taylor Barnum, the founder of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. P.T. rises to fame with his knack for show business and strives for his show to be the greatest one in the world. If you loved this film, the stage adaptation is expected to premiere in London in 2026.
Rated: PG
Where to Stream: Disney+
With the mission to find a true love’s kiss, a young princess from Andalasia frolics her way through the real streets of New York City. Does she find her true love or does the queen send her back to her fairytale land empty-handed? A modern twist on a Disney princess, this film has hints of Disney movie classics like Cinderella, The Princess and the Frog, and Sleeping Beauty.
Newsies (1992) | Rated: PG | Disney+
Moulin Rouge (2001) | Rated: PG-13 | Hulu
Dreamgirls (2006) | Rated: PG-13 | Paramount+
High School Musical (2006) | Rated: G | Disney+
Into the Woods (2014) | Rated: PG | Disney+
Descendants (2015) | Rated: G | Disney+
La La Land (2016) | Rated: PG-13 | Hulu
Mary Poppins Returns (2018) | Rated: PG | Disney+
Disenchanted (2022) | Rated: PG | Disney+
Rated: PG
Where to Stream: Netflix
The musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book Matilda has been delighting theatergoers for years. Then in 2022, Netflix debuted a musical movie adaptation complete with epic songs, dance numbers that went viral, an intimidating Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull, and the most endearing Matilda we’ve seen since Mara Wilson in the 1996 film.
Rated: PG
Where to Stream: AMC+ and YouTubeTV
The cheeky, yet sweet and caring orphan, Annie, is based off the1924 comic strip Little Orphan Annie. It was turned into the Broadway musical Annie in 1977 and was then made into a musical movie in 1982. The most recent 2014 Annie remake is a modern take starring Quvenzhané Wallis and Jamie Foxx.
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) | Rated: PG-13 | YouTubeTV
Chicago (2002) | Rated: PG-13 | Paramount+ or Hulu
Rent (2005) | Rated: PG-13 | Rent on Multiple Streaming Platforms
Mama Mia! (2008) | Rated: PG-13 | Peacock or Max or Hulu
Hairspray (2007) | Rated: PG | Rent on Multiple Streaming Platforms
Les Misérables (2012) | Rated: PG-13 | Peacock
Beauty and the Beast (2017) | Rated: PG | Disney+
Hamilton Stage Production (2020) | Rated: PG-13 | Disney+
In the Heights (2021) | Rated: PG-13 | Max or Hulu or Prime Video
​​Tick, Tick… Boom! (2021) | Rated: PG-13 | Netflix
The Color Purple (2023) | Rated: PG-13 | Max or Hulu
There are so many Disney animated movies that are considered musicals. In recent years, Disney has come back with live-action movies of our childhood favorites, like The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. As an adult, it has been fun to relive the stories I grew up with, and now I get to experience them alongside my own kids. I don’t know about you, but since I’ve become a parent, I’ve fully embraced my love for animated musicals, and the Disney ones aren’t the only musicals I love singing along with. Others include Oscar-winning Anastasia and Golden Globe nominee The Book of Life.
Aladdin (1992) | Rated: G | Disney+
An American Tail (1986) | Rated: G | Rent on Multiple Platforms
Anastasia (1997) | Rated: G | Disney+
Beauty and the Beast (1991) | Rated: G | Disney+
Coco (2017) | Rated: PG | Disney+
Encanto (2021) | Rated: PG | Disney+
Frozen (2013) | Rated: PG | Disney+
Frozen II (2019) | Rated PG | Disney+
Happy Feet (2006) | Rated: PG | Prime Video
Hercules (1997) | Rated: G | Disney+
Leap! (2017) | Rated: PG | Prime Video and Tubi
The Lion King (1994) | Rated: G | Disney+
The Little Mermaid (1989) | Rated: G | Disney+
Moana (2016) | Rated: PG | Disney+
Mulan (1998) | Rated: G | Disney+
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) | Rated: PG | Disney+
The Princess and the Frog (2009) | Rated: G | Disney+
Sing (2016) | Rated: PG | Peacock or Netflix
Tangled (2010) | Rated: PG | Disney+
Trolls (2016) | Rated: PG | Peacock
Vivo (2021) | Rated: PG | Netflix
There are also the Christmas musical movies that have become part of the family holiday traditions. Whether it is cozying up with White Christmas or having The Polar Express on in the background during your holiday cookie exchange, Christmas musical movies will be tied to your family memories.
White Christmas (1954) | Unrated | AMC+ or Prime Video
Babes in Toyland (1961) | Rated: G | Prime Video
A Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) | Rated: G | Disney+
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) | Rated: PG | Sling TV
The Polar Express (2004) | Rated: G | Hulu or Max
Jingle Jangle (2020) | Rated: PG | Netflix
Spirited (2022) | Rated: PG-13 | AppleTV
We’ve reviewed all the musicals, but how do you get the most cinematic experience right at home? The best way to watch musical movies is by streaming them in HD. That also means enhancing the audio with a surround sound system because, let’s be honest, it’s like a concert after all. And if you’re watching with friends, make it even better by organizing your own musical-themed watch parties—subtitles on for ample sing-along enjoyment. This robust list of musical movies will surely hold you over until Wicked Part 2 finally hits theaters. Currently warming up my vocals now.
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December 2024 offers a prime opportunity for cryptocurrency enthusiasts to explore some of the most promising altcoins. With the crypto market constantly evolving, innovative projects with robust utility are attracting both seasoned and new investors.
Among the frontrunners, Qubetics ($TICS), VeChain (VET), Hedera (HBAR), and Litecoin (LTC) stand out. These cryptocurrencies exemplify why they are among the Best Altcoins to Join for December 2024.
Qubetics has positioned itself as a leader in decentralised solutions, particularly with its cutting-edge multichain wallet feature. This innovation allows users to store, manage, and transfer a variety of digital assets across multiple blockchains seamlessly. By providing a unified platform for diverse assets, Qubetics eliminates the need for multiple wallets and streamlines crypto management for individuals and businesses alike.
In addition to its multichain wallet, Qubetics’ decentralised VPN (dVPN) and QubeQode platform further enhance its appeal. For instance, imagine a business owner managing crypto payments across Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain using a single, secure wallet. Alternatively, a freelance graphic designer could easily transfer tokens to clients on different networks without worrying about compatibility issues. These scenarios highlight the practical benefits of Qubetics’ ecosystem.
As of December 2024, Qubetics is in its 13th presale stage, priced at $0.0342 per token. The project has raised over $7.3 million, sold 363 million tokens, and attracted more than 10,900 holders. Analysts predict remarkable returns, with $TICS reaching $0.25 post-presale (630.19% ROI) and potentially climbing to $15 after the mainnet launch (43,711.73% ROI). An $8,500 investment today would yield approximately 248,538 $TICS. At $15 per token, that could translate to over $3.7 million.
Why did this coin make it to this list? Qubetics’ multichain wallet feature, combined with its strong financial outlook and robust ecosystem, makes it one of the Best Altcoins to Join for December 2024.
VeChain has solidified its reputation as a leader in blockchain-powered supply chain solutions. By leveraging distributed ledger technology, VeChain provides transparency, traceability, and efficiency in supply chain management. This is particularly appealing to industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and retail.
Recent developments include the VeChainThor blockchain’s integration with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, further enhancing its ability to provide real-time data. VET is currently trading at $0.025, with analysts projecting a potential rise to $0.10 in 2025, driven by increased enterprise adoption and partnerships.
An $8,500 investment in VeChain at its current price would secure approximately 340,000 VET. If the token reaches $0.10, this investment would grow to $34,000. VeChain’s practical applications and strong industry partnerships ensure its continued growth and relevance.
Why did this coin make it to this list? VeChain’s ability to revolutionise supply chain management and its focus on enterprise solutions make it one of the Best Altcoins to Join for December 2024.
Hedera Hashgraph offers a unique approach to blockchain technology, leveraging its proprietary Hashgraph consensus mechanism. This innovation delivers fast, secure, and scalable transactions, making it an attractive choice for enterprises.
Hedera’s partnerships with major corporations, including Google, IBM, and Boeing, underscore its credibility and utility. Its applications span various industries, from healthcare to finance, providing solutions such as secure data sharing and tokenisation. HBAR is currently trading at $0.052, with analysts expecting a rise to $0.20 by 2025.
An $8,500 investment in HBAR at its current price would yield approximately 163,462 tokens. If the token appreciates to $0.20, the investment would grow to $32,692. Hedera’s focus on enterprise-grade applications and its strong partnerships position it as a leading blockchain project.
Why did this coin make it to this list? Hedera’s enterprise-focused innovation and scalability make it one of the Best Altcoins to Join for December 2024.
Often referred to as “Digital Silver,” Litecoin has maintained its position as a reliable and efficient cryptocurrency. Known for its fast transaction speeds and low fees, Litecoin remains a preferred choice for peer-to-peer transactions.
Litecoin’s recent MimbleWimble upgrade has enhanced its privacy and fungibility, making it more attractive to users seeking secure transactions. LTC is currently priced at $70, with analysts projecting a potential rise to $200 by 2025.
An $8,500 investment in Litecoin today would secure approximately 121 LTC. If the token reaches $200, this investment would grow to $24,200. Litecoin’s focus on simplicity, speed, and security ensures its continued relevance in the crypto market.
Why did this coin make it to this list? Litecoin’s consistent performance, low fees, and enhanced privacy features make it one of the Best Altcoins to Join for December 2024.

As December unfolds, the cryptocurrency market presents a wealth of opportunities for investors. Whether it is the multichain wallet feature of Qubetics, the supply chain solutions of VeChain, the enterprise-grade capabilities of Hedera, or the reliable efficiency of Litecoin, these cryptocurrencies stand out as the Best Altcoins to Join for December 2024.
Do not miss the chance to be part of these transformative projects. Explore these opportunities and take a step toward shaping your investment future.

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At the December 12 meeting of the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District Board of Education, the board approved several administrative staffing changes in alignment with a two-phase reorganization plan presented by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dave Moyer. The plan’s first phase decreases the number of administrative positions in the district by two, effective July 1, 2025. In phase two, the proposed administrative reorganization plan will result in a reduction of two additional administrative positions by the 2027-2028 school year.
At the meeting, the board approved the abolishment of six administrative positions: Director of Technology; District Reading and Academic Intervention Specialist Coordinator; K-12 English/Language Arts Department Chair; K-12 Math Department Chair; K-12 Science, Technology and Engineering Department Chair; and K-12 Social Studies Department Chair. 
The board approved the establishment of four new administrative positions, which reassigned current administrators to new roles, effective July 1, 2025: Director of Humanities; Director of Instructional Services; Director of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); and Executive Director of Technology (which will be a district Cabinet position). The personnel changes to administrative roles can be viewed here. 
“The abolishment of previous administrative positions and the creation of the new positions effectively consolidates administrative responsibilities and allows for the reduction in administrative staff,” reads a district statement made after the plan was approved unanimously at the December 12 meeting.
The new appointments follow the upcoming retirements of two school principals: Dr. Timothy Hoss and Sabina Larkin, from Northport Middle School and Ocean Avenue Elementary School, respectively.  
According to a press release from the district, the Director of Humanities will provide districtwide support for social studies and English language arts and the Director of STEM will provide districtwide support for science, technology, engineering and math. The Director of Instructional Services will provide district-wide support for a variety of instructional functions, such as multi-tiered systems of support, mentoring and induction, the gifted and talented program, professional learning, the supervision of instructional coordinators, future-focused teacher leaders, media specialists, and other related instructional support responsibilities, the district stated. 
A comprehensive list of responsibilities for each new position can be found here.  
In phase two of the administrative reorganization plan, it is anticipated that the board will be asked to abolish the K-12 World Language and ENL (English as a New Language) Department Chair position and one Assistant Principal position at Northport High School for the 2027-2028 school year. That will include the transfer of responsibility for world language support to the Director of Humanities position and the responsibility for ENL programming support to the Director of Student Services.
During last week’s BOE meeting, Moyer explained that district leadership presented the reorganization plan to NASA (Northport Association of School Administrators) leadership, and the process of developing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) began at the end of September. The plan was then presented to the BOE during its executive session on October 10. The week after that, Moyer met individually with the affected administrators, after which the plan was presented to the entire administrative council. In November, a transition strategy team was formed (and has met three times to plan for the implementation of the administrative changes). In early December, the plan was communicated to the United Teachers Union (UTN) president and district leaders met with the UTN Executive Board. 
“I am confident that we have dedicated and talented administrators in place to ensure a successful transition to a new model of supporting our outstanding programming and staff in this district,” Moyer said in the district statement. “While changes to staffing are always difficult, I appreciate the Board’s sensitivity to the matter and Dr. [Timothy] Hoss’s leadership as the Northport Association of School Administrators president. The professionalism of all involved helped us move through several challenges these past several months and now we all look forward to a successful future.”
Part of the reorganization plan also includes the creation of five high school teacher leaders for English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Career and Technology Education (grades 5-12). A Coordinator made by combining the existing .5 Instructional Coordinator and .5 STEM Coordinator will be created at the middle school level, which will be a budget-neutral change. Each teacher leader will receive a $50,000 stipend, according to Moyer’s presentation to the board. 
Moyer presented estimated savings to the district budget due to these administrative changes: Phase I will allow for a net budget reduction of $275,000 and Phase II will allow for a net budget reduction of $350,000, if the current proposal is rolled out without any changes, he said. 
As their next steps in this process, district leaders plan to monitor the reorganization implementation, ensure the successful implementation of the new literacy curriculum and evaluate special education support needs. “We want to make sure we don’t miss anything for any of our learning populations,” Moyer said. 
Some board members participated in a short discussion about the reorganization after Moyer’s presentation to the BOE and prior to the vote.
Trustee David Badanes said the district has been “admin-heavy” and the plan is “a long time coming.” He did voice concern about the new directors favoring the subject areas in which they have expertise and experience, and asked if the directors will be able to fulfil their roles for all subject areas within their new positions and guide “everybody under their umbrella.”
Moyer responded that the district is contemplating other ways to provide support for the new directors, including the creation of teacher leaders. He said that this new structure will allow for more interdisciplinary opportunities and learning, and move away from a siloed approach to leadership organization. “It’s a different job that they are going to do. They can’t do the same job they were doing in this new structure. So they have to reimagine how to provide support in a district directive office position, as opposed to a department area content position. It’s different – it looks different and the responsibilities are different,” Moyer said.
Trustee Larry Licopoli said that the new roles will be a shift for the new directors and the transition strategy team will be the district’s eyes on the ground, providing feedback as to how the implementation is going. “That’s really the best way to fully implement any kind of initiative,” Licopoli said. “It helps reinforce the potential for success because something like this isn’t just a roll of the dice, it’s strategic.”Ongoing evaluation is crucial, he said, and if the district has to change course, it can change course.
Licopoli shared how he appreciates the district’s approach to the reorganization because no one was losing a job; the restructuring was possible because of retirements, he said. He praised Moyer’s effort in avoiding layoffs and engaging with all affected staff members in handling this process. 
Trustee Allison Noonan agreed that the plan was a long time coming, noting her appreciation for the two-phase approach to the reorganization. “I really appreciate the respect for the integrity of our programs and the respect that you have for our staff,” Noonan said. 
Moyer’s presentation on the administrative reorganization proposal can be found here. The recording of the December 12 meeting can be found here. A description of the new positions created as part of the reorganization plan can be found here. 
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