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The Jenkins County Times
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The Global Tapestry of Scarboroughs:
A Journey Across Continents
By Edward Asquith & Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Jenkins County
Board of Assessors
Several weeks ago, Mr.
Edward Asquith, editor
of a British publication
reached out to me, asking
for information on
Scarboro. This
week I received a
copy of his article.
Who would have
known Scarboro is so
metropolitan.
Scarborough,
a name steeped
in history and
resonating with
charm, isn't confined
to the quiet comers
of Georgia but
extends its influence r ■
across the globe. An
exclusive exploration by a
British publication reveals
that Scarborough isn't
merely a small town on the
edge of Jenkins County but
an identity shared by 16
locations worldwide.
The journey of
Scarborough's name spans
continents and centuries,
with origins as diverse
as Icelandic Vikings and
Saxon invaders. Some
attribute the name to
Skarthi, a 1 Oth-
Viking whose
fortified the
while others
it stems from
the Saxon words 'scar,'
meaning rock, and 'burg,'
meaning fortified place.
In a unique trawl of
global Scarboroughs, each
area eagerly extends a
warm invitation to visitors
from its Scarborough
counterparts. From the
first seaside resort in 17th-
century Great Britain to
the Scarboroughs scattered
across America, Australia,
New Zealand, Canada,
South Africa, and beyond,
the name encapsulates a
rich tapestry of cultures
Thorgils
century
axemen
headland,
suggest
and landscapes.
The Scarborough in
Canada, located in the
eastern suburbs of Toronto,
initially bore the name
Glasgow. However, in
1793, it was renamed
Scarborough by Elizabeth
Simcoe, wife of the
Lieutenant-Governor of
Upper Canada, who was
stmck by the resemblance
of the high lands to the
cliffs of Yorkshire's
Scarborough.
A spokesperson for the
Cape Tourism team in
South Africa expressed
their welcome, inviting
visitors to witness the
beauty of Cape Peninsula
Scarborough's long white
sand beach, established by
British settlers in the late
19th century.
From Scarborough
in Maine on the New
England coast, Whitney
Raymond extended an
invitation for Scarborough
enthusiasts to explore their
mid-17th century coastal
settlement, offering sandy
beaches, walking trails,
and birdwatching near the
marsh.
Queensland's
^ "Sunshine Coast" in
Western Australia also
beckoned, describing
its Scarborough as a
| vibrant precinct with
stunning scenery,
II ocean breezes, and
fresh seafood—a
special comer of the
world waiting to be
explored.
Bonnie Purchon,
former president
of Scarborough
Hospitality
Association, embarked
on a global quest to visit
all the Scarboroughs,
starting with Tobago in the
Caribbean and extending
to Barbados and New
Zealand.
The Scarboroughs
across America, Australia,
and New Zealand
each showcase unique
attractions, from pristine
beaches to historical
landmarks. Scarboroughs
in the South China Sea
and the Caribbean add a
geopolitical and tropical
flair to the diverse
collection.
As the name Scarborough
echoes across continents,
it serves as a testament to
the enduring connections
forged by history,
exploration, and the
human spirit. Whether in
Georgia or the far reaches
of the South China Sea,
Scarborough remains a
symbol of community,
diversity, and shared
heritage.
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Let the library
help with those
resolutions
By Sharon Blank,
Special Contributor
for
The Times
The end of the year is almost here, and we have so much
to be thankful for! From the local groups and businesses
who supported the library’s Summer Reading Program to
the many people who donated so many books and other
materials to the library, to the wonderful organizers of
events like Fair on the Square, the Monster Mash on Main,
and all the rest of the great events we participated in - you
are all amazing, and we truly appreciate your support! And
of course, there’s the people who we appreciate the most,
our amazing patrons, without whom our library would have
no reason to exist. We look forward to seeing you again in
2024!
The library will be closed on Monday, January 1 for New
Year’s Day, but we will be back on January 2 for a brand
new year of helping our community become a better place.
Have you thought about your New Year’s Resolution
yet? We can help you meet your goals! How can we do
that? Here’s just a few of the ways!
• Mango Languages has lessons in how to speak
over 70 languages, available free through GALILEO with
your library card.
• Kanopy has courses in everything from healthy
cooking to strength training to meditation in streaming
video, free with your library card.
• Do we need to mention the books, and how they
grow your brain and relieve your stress? We’ve got regular
physical books, plus downloadable ebooks and audiobooks
through Libby and eRead Kids, available for checkout with
your library card.
• Looking to travel around and get outside more in
the new year? We’ve got Zoo Atlanta passes, Georgia State
Parks Family Passes, and so many more available passes
that will get your free or reduced cost admission with your
library card!
Want to know more about what’s happening at the library
and what’s available for checkout? Check us out at www.
facebook.com/jenkinscountymemoriallibrary and see
what’s next!
Well, that’s all for now - see you at the library!
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Christmas Price Index
Through the Years
The good old days - when a gallon of gas was only $1.13
and a performance by 10 leaping lords could be purchased
for just more than $2,900. The year was 1984 and those
Lords-a-Leaping, along with the other 11 gifts from the
popular holiday carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,”
were making their debut in the inaugural PNC Christmas
Price Index (CPI).
Dating back to the late 1700s, the carol’s early verses
deviate very little from the version of the song known today.
Though one factor has changed dramatically: the price tag
for Tme Love’s annual holiday shopping binge.
For 40 years, PNC Bank has been calculating what it
would cost to buy all the gifts in the song as part of the CPI.
The first CPI was created by a PNC predecessor bank as a
whimsical holiday feature for a weekly business newsletter.
Then, as now, the index was intended as a lighthearted
comparison to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer
Price Index. Over the years, the index has risen and fallen
with the economy and consumer sentiment. When it
launched, the total cost to buy all 12 gifts was $20,023.57.
In 2023, that cost has ballooned to $46,729.86.
How it’s calculated
Rebekah McCahan, a vice president with PNC’s
investment strategy team, has been responsible for
calculating the CPI for 38 of its 40 years. She uses a variety
of sources, including national bird suppliers, a hatchery and
waterfowl farm, and a national pet store chain. A nursery
provides the pear tree price; a jeweler assists with the
five gold rings; and a Philadelphia-based dance company
provides the price of the ladies dancing.
As to be expected, there have been several interesting
data points throughout the years:
• $4.14 - The price difference of the Seven Swans-a-
Swimming since 1984. Every gift in the index has risen
in price, but one of the most expensive is also the least
changed. The swans debuted at $13,120.86 in 1984 and are
priced at $13,125 in 2023.
• $2,400 - Dollar for dollar, the four entertainment industry
gifts (Ladies, Lords, Pipers and Drummers) have seen the
biggest price increases and are most responsible for the
CPI’s growth over the years. Each of these gifts has grown
by at least $2,400 from their debut in 1984.
• 8 - The number of times the Four Calling Birds have
changed prices in the history of the index. Ever a model
of consistency, the birds pricing remained the same
for 17 years before their first modest increase. They last
experienced an increase in 2013.
• 233% - The percentage price increase of the Three
French Hens in 2010 — the largest one-year percentage
increase for a single gift in the index’s history. They
jumped from $45 in 2009 to $150 the following year.
• 2003 - The year the CPI experienced its biggest jump
in total price. The index grew by 18.4% that year due to
significant price increases for the calling birds, swans,
pipers and drummers.
• 2020 - The year of the single biggest percentage drop
in the index (58.5%), and the lowest overall price of the
index (only $16,168.14). The 2020 CPI did not include
any of the entertainment-related gifts, due to pandemic
restrictions on in-person performances.
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