Figgs Named Chairman of College Board of Trustees The Cumberland County College Board of Trustees unanimously elected this year’s offi- cers to one-year terms at their reorganization meeting on November 15. The elected offi- cers include Dr. Keith C. Figgs, Chair; Ginger Chase, Vice Chair; Dr. Elizabeth Riley- Wasserman, Treasurer; and Pamela Ann Sjogren, Secretary. Dr. Figgs (pictured) is replacing Charles J. Brett, who successfully served for two years as the board chair, and he will continue as a board member until his term expires. “This is a strong slate of officers who will provide excellent leadership for the college’s outstanding Board of Trustees,” CCC President Shawn Colvin at Landis Theater Three-time Grammy Award- winner Shawn Colvin continues to garner critical acclaim and the adulation of music fans. If you’re one of those fans, you won’t want to miss her Saturday, December 15 performance at The Landis Theater (8 p.m. Tickets: Orchestra $40 | Mezzanine $60). Her latest album, All Fall Down (2012) features such luminaries as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Jakob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, and Allison Krauss. She’s been touring with Lilith Fair, collaborating with Sting on a Disney theme song, giving voice to the character Rachel Jordan on The Simpsons TV show and publishing her memoir Diamond In The Rough. She was dazzling at the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival. Don’t miss her at the inaugural season of Appel Farm at the Landis. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27 Holiday Gift Cards the Perfect Gift!!! Purchase $100.00 in Gift Cards and receive a Free $10.00 Gift Card 3624 S. Delsea Drive, Vineland NJ • 856-362-5508 Breakfast 7:30am to 11am Sat. & Sun. • Lunch 11am to 4pm Mon. thru Fri. Dinner 4 pm to 9 pm Mon. thru Thurs. • 4 pm to 10 pm Friday • Dinner 11 am to 10 pm Sat. • 11 am to 9 pm Sunday Senior Early Bird 1 pm to 3 pm Mon. thru Fri. VOLUME 5 | ISSUE 43 | DECEMBER 5, 2012 INSIDE: PRIZEWEEK PUZZLE: PG. 11 • NEWS & VIEWS • GREAT GIFTS UNDER $50 • DOUBLE EAGLE A TO Z Pages 18-19 Dec. 18 th Column A Call For A Ride to the polls 856-839-0466 Paid for by ROMANO2012, Rebecca Bard, Treasurer WWW.ROMANO2012.COM See our ad on pages 15 DON’T FORGET TO VOTE HAPPY HOLIDAYS From Mayor Bob Romano CONNECTING YOU TO CONNECTING YOU TO SOUTH JERSEY. WEEKLY. SOUTH JERSEY. WEEKLY. Members of the South Jersey Jewish community will soon gather to light the candles on the glass menorah in the Glass Studio at WheatonArts. ECRWSS Local Residential Customer Hanukkah Celebrations Continued on page 16 J ewish Federation of Cumberland, Gloucester & Salem Counties is sponsoring a series of events to celebrate Hanukkah—the “Festival of Lights: • Lights and Latkes—Monday, December 10, 6 p.m., Sons of Jacob Congregation, 321 W. Grape St., Vineland. • Menorah Lighting and Snacks—Tuesday, December 11, 6 p.m., Historic Garton Road Shul, 612 Garton Rd., near Deerfield Township. • Hanukkah and Kaballah—Wednesday, December 12, 1 p.m., Beth Israel Congregation, 1015 E. Park Ave., Vineland. ACT (Adult Culture & Trips) Luncheon, fea- turing Rabbi Yisroel Rapoport of Sons of Jacob Congregation. $8 per person. • Wheaton Hanukkah Celebration—Sunday, December 16, 2 p.m., Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville. “Our Federation takes pride in celebrating this joyous holiday with events for all ages in several locations,” said Steven Schimmel, Executive Director of Jewish Federation of Cumberland, Gloucester & Salem Counties. “This is an opportunity for everyone to participate in the recounting of the miracle of Hanukkah—a story of libera- tion that always gives us hope and optimism.” To make reservations (by December 5) and for more information, call 856-696-4445.
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Figgs Named Chairman ofCollege Board of Trustees
The Cumberland County College Board ofTrustees unanimously elected this year’s offi-cers to one-year termsat their reorganizationmeeting on November15. The elected offi-cers include Dr. KeithC. Figgs, Chair; GingerChase, Vice Chair; Dr.Elizabeth Riley-Wasserman,Treasurer; andPamela Ann Sjogren,Secretary.
Dr. Figgs (pictured)is replacing Charles J.Brett, who successfully served for two years asthe board chair, and he will continue as a boardmember until his term expires.
“This is a strong slate of officers who willprovide excellent leadership for the college’soutstanding Board of Trustees,” CCC President
Shawn Colvin atLandis Theater
Three-time Grammy Award-winner Shawn Colvin continuesto garner critical acclaim and theadulation of music fans. If you’reone of those fans, you won’t wantto miss her Saturday, December15 performance at The LandisTheater (8 p.m. Tickets: Orchestra$40 | Mezzanine $60).
Her latest album, All Fall Down
(2012) features such luminaries asMary Chapin Carpenter, JakobDylan, Emmylou Harris, andAllison Krauss. She’s been touringwith Lilith Fair, collaboratingwith Sting on a Disney themesong, giving voice to the characterRachel Jordan on The SimpsonsTV show and publishing hermemoir Diamond In The Rough.She was dazzling at the AppelFarm Arts &Music Festival. Don’tmiss her at the inaugural seasonof Appel Farm at the Landis.
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Members of the South Jersey Jewish community will soon gather to lightthe candles on the glass menorah in the Glass Studio at WheatonArts.
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Continued on page 16
Jewish Federation of Cumberland, Gloucester &Salem Counties is sponsoring a series of events tocelebrate Hanukkah—the “Festival of Lights:
• Lights and Latkes—Monday, December 10, 6 p.m.,Sons of Jacob Congregation, 321 W. Grape St., Vineland.
• Hanukkah and Kaballah—Wednesday, December 12,1 p.m., Beth Israel Congregation, 1015 E. Park Ave.,Vineland. ACT (Adult Culture & Trips) Luncheon, fea-turing Rabbi Yisroel Rapoport of Sons of JacobCongregation. $8 per person.
• Wheaton Hanukkah Celebration—Sunday,December 16, 2 p.m., Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center,1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville.
“Our Federation takes pride in celebrating this joyousholiday with events for all ages in several locations,” saidSteven Schimmel, Executive Director of JewishFederation of Cumberland, Gloucester & Salem Counties.“This is an opportunity for everyone to participate in therecounting of the miracle of Hanukkah—a story of libera-tion that always gives us hope and optimism.”
To make reservations (by December 5) and for moreinformation, call 856-696-4445.
Vineland Public Schools hasannounced its schedule of musicperformances, and contact infor-mation for the holiday season, said
WilliamMcDevitt, Band Director/Fine ArtsDepartment Chair at Vineland High School.
This is the community’s chance to sup-port our kids and their involvement in thearts. The only cost of getting in the holidayspirit is to put your hands together andgive these young musicians the applausethey deserve.
The high school vocal and instrumentalconcerts will be videotaped by VPS TV andbroadcast on Comcast Channel 9 andVerizon FiOS Channel 41 throughout theholiday season.
Following are the dates, times, and con-tact information for the performances:
—December 6, VHS South Auditoriumat 7 p.m.: VHS North Ensembles, ConcertChoir, Concert Ensemble. Eileen Bosco,[email protected]
—December 6, Memorial IntermediateBand, Choir, Dance Crew,[email protected]
—December 20, Mennies ElementarySchool All Purpose Room at 2 p.m.: GradesK/1/2. Chris Hannah,[email protected]
—December 21, Landis Intermediate ,TBD: Chorus & Band Ensembles. EricSikorski, [email protected] I
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1 Shawn Colvin at Landis
3 Santa’s Mailbag
4,6,8 Faces in the News
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Happy 90th BirthdayA surprise 90th birthday
celebration was given forJoseph Gino Parenti onNovember 4, 2012, at theCenterton Country Club andEvent Center in Pittsgrove. Theparty was hosted by Betty Annand her husband, Gene Lera,and Janet and her husband,Dave Barber. Approximately 80family members and friendsattended, including his fourgrandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Joseph celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday, December 1.
Lore-Rossi Engagement
Mr. Mark Lore of Williamstown, NJannounces the engagement of his daughter,Nikki Lore to Kevin Rossi, son of Rudolphand Cindy Rossi, of Vineland, NJ.Nikki works for Kennedy Surgical Center
in Washington Township. She is also a fulltime student at Camden County College.Kevin is a third-generation constructionworker, specializing in tile. He is an alumni ofYork College in York, PA.
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Karate Students Excel at Regional TournamentMaster Linda Reim (center) of Modern Bujutsu Karate, Vineland, congratulates stu-
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Salloum JoinsCompleteCareDr. Azizeh Salloum recently joined the
staff at CompleteCare Medical & DentalProfessionals in Millville. She received aMasters in Public Health from DrexelUniversity in 2004 and went on to receiveher Doctorate from the Ross UniversitySchool of Medicine in 2009. Before com-ing to CompleteCare, Dr. Salloum com-pleted a three-year Family MedicineResidency at Underwood-MemorialHospital in Woodbury, New Jersey. Herdecision to practice at CompleteCare wasconnected to her desire to give back tothe community.“I always wanted to practice in a com-
munity health center like Complete Care.It allows patients who don’t have muchincome to access comprehensive medicalcare. Practicing here makes me feel likeI’m making a difference in the communi-ty,” said Dr. Salloum.No matter a patient’s income level or
whether or not they have insurance, Dr.Salloum notes that there are big healthissues that affect many of the patientsthat she sees. Chronic medical conditionsare often at the root of hospital visits,and Dr. Salloum hopes that by educatingpatients about treating these conditions,such as hypertension, diabetes and asth-ma, she can give them a better quality oflife.Dr. Salloum treats patients of all ages
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Furman To ReceiveJewish Service AwardJewish Federation of Cumberland,
Salem & Gloucester Counties will holdtheir Annual Meeting, along with aHanukkah Dessert Reception andMenorah Lighting on Sunday, December9, at 3 p.m. at Beth Israel Congregation,1015 E. Park Ave., Vineland, NJ. At theevent, which is free and open to theJewish community, Vineland attorney andformer teacher Harry Furman, Esq., will
receive the Trudy Gordon CommunalService Award, given annually to a mem-ber of the area Jewish community whohas made an extraordinary contributionto Jewish life.A Vineland native, Furman is a child of
Holocaust survivors. He graduated fromVineland High School and RutgersUniversity with a degree in AmericanHistory. Returning to his native communi-ty, he taught Social Studies at VinelandHigh School for 13 years and created andtaught the first semester course onHolocaust and Genocide in publicschools in the nation entitled “TheConscience of Man,” beginning in 1976.He was the editor-in-chief of the antholo-gy The Holocaust and Genocide: ASearch For Conscience in 1983 and co-editor of The Hitler Legacy in 2002. Hehas been reappointed as a member ofthe New Jersey Commission onHolocaust Education after 12 years of
prior service.Furman has been the presenter of
numerous workshops and seminars forteachers and the public for 25 years.Since 2004, he has been a part-time lec-turer for Rutgers University. He is thechairman of the Cumberland CountyHolocaust Commission and is an admin-istrator of the coalition’s Facebook page.He was a member of the Vineland Boardof Education for seven years and its pres-ident from 1994 to 1995. He has prac-ticed law with the law firm of Eisenstat,Gabage & Furman since 1985 and wasMock Trial chairman for CumberlandCounty for 19 years.
Lirio Brings House CareFranchise to New Jersey
Businessman Chris Lirio is bringingTruBlue House Care to New Jersey withthe opening of his franchise to serveVineland and its surrounding communi-ties. With TruBlue, homeowners can getassistance with household and yardmaintenance by making just one call.“I could see immediately that the one-
call-does-it-all format would benefit all
types of people,” Lirio said.With the launch of his TruBlue House
Care franchise in Vineland, NJ, Lirio iscontinuing a tradition of caring for hiscommunity that started with his grandfa-ther nearly 100 years ago. TruBlue letshomeowners in Cumberland County andits surrounding communities enjoy theirhomes without the drudgery of yard work,repairs and housework by placing justone phone call.The concept behind TruBlue is that
most people consider their home theircastle, but maintenance can become ahassle, either because of time constraintsor physical limitations. TrueBlue HouseCare provides year-round, total housecare—including yard work, routine andemergency repairs, holiday decorating,gutter cleaning, maid services, and what-ever else is needed—for one low monthlyfee.“A lot of people feel like this is a busi-
ness just for seniors,” said Lirio. “But it’snot that way at all. This is for all home-owners to get the help they need aroundtheir home. Sometimes you just don’thave the time to get certain tasks done,and TruBlue is here to get those thingsdone for you.”In starting his business, Lirio discov-
ered that dozens of people were eager forjobs with TrueBlue.“I posted an ad, and within 15 hours,
my files were full of resumes of experi-enced people for yard work, housekeep-ing and handyman services. My printerwas on fire,” Lirio said.Lirio sees his new business as an
extension of his family’s commitment tothe region: “My father and grandfatherdid a lot for this community,” he said.“They founded and operated LirioChemical for decades, and Pop alsoserved on City Council. I don’t think theycould be more proud that I’ve decided tooperate a business that can be such abenefit to the whole community likeTruBlue can.”To learn more about TruBlue of
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Weber Family Presents Portrait to CollegeThe family of Robert H. Weber recently presented a portrait of the late State
Senator to Cumberland County College. Senator Weber was a member of the NewJersey State Senate, representing Cumberland County, from 1960 to 1966. In1962, he cast his vote to establish community colleges in New Jersey.Senator Weber's daughter, Linda Weber-Raively, said at the presentation that
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From left, son Thomas Weber, granddaughter Shelly Sewell Lombardi, son Stephen Weberand daughter Linda Weber-Raively with portrait of the late Senator Robert H. Weber.
Soprano’s Pizza Hosts Sol 4 Autism EventOn Tuesday, November 6, Tony Soprano’s Pizza, located on Landis Avenue in
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autism and related disorders. Their Mission is to provide information to family,friends and the community in general about the Autism Spectrum through work-shops and conferences with leaders and specialists from different agencies. Theyare Cumberland County-Vineland Chapter of Faces 4 Autism; a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization, which is able to offer many autism awareness programs andsupport services to the local community and beyond.SOL 4 Autism holds meetings every first and third Tuesdays of the month
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Books and MoreWe’ve told you about thisplace before. Bogart’s Booksand Cafe, located at 210North High Street in Millville(one block north of TheLevoy) is all decked out forthe season with its windowsdressed in—what else butbook trees! Inside, you’ll findendless shelves of books,140,000-plus to be moreexact.All used books are 50 per-
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VHAS To Unveil Bust ofWalter Louis ShawThe Vineland Historical and Antiquarian
Society will unveil a new addition to its col-lections on Friday, December 7, with a pri-vate reception at its museum on SouthSeventh Street. It is a bronze bust of formerVineland resident Walter Louis Shaw thatwas created by well-known sculptor YaacovHeller of Boca Raton, Florida.While most area residents are not famil-
iar with Shaw’s name, think of him the next
time you're telecommunicating with busi-ness associates or friends. Shaw apparentlywas an unsung hero whose inventionsreportedly revolutionized the world oftelephones.Born in Vineland in 1917, Shaw would
acquire 39 different patents for telephone-related inventions over the years. Sadly, henever made any money from his ideasbecause he worked for the Bell TelephoneCompany at a time when it held an iron-clad monopoly on the telephone industry.Shaw started his career with Bell in 1935.
In 1948, he reportedly invented a speaker-phone system while working for the compa-ny. Six years later, his wizardry with wirescaught the attention of Dwight D.
Eisenhower, then president of the UnitedStates, who commissioned Shaw to designthe “Red Phone,” a communication systemthat directly linked the White House andthe Kremlin in Russia.When Shaw’s supervisors reportedly
attempted to force him to sign over therights to his ideas, he refused. Desperate tosupport his family and nowhere to turn, hewound up finding work with the Mafia. Heallegedly created something special for hisnew employers—the infamous “black box”that allowed bookmakers to make untrace-able long-distance telephone calls.Arrested in 1975, Shaw appeared before a
Senate subcommittee chaired by Robert F.Kennedy. He was eventually found guilty of
eight counts of illegal phone usage.Shaw died of prostate cancer in July
1996. Since then, his son Walter T. Shaw hasbeen determined to achieve recognition forhis father, which was not accorded him inhis lifetime.In addition to commissioning the bust,
which will remain on exhibit at theSociety’s museum, Walter T. Shaw has cre-ated a documentary based on his father’slife titled Genius on Hold, which will bereleased in March 2013 by FreestyleReleasing, a theatrical motion picture distri-bution company. The film, narrated by actorFrank Langella, details Shaw’s life story anddebuted as an official selection at the PalmBeach International Film Festival and SohoInternational Film Festival this past year.For more information on the event, call
Learn About Health CareerProgramsLearn what it takes to get on the path
to a fulfilling career in the health carefield during one of Cumberland CountyCollege’s upcoming information sessions.Allied health careers continue to be in
demand. In New Jersey, health care jobsare one of the few market sectors to showsound economic growth. The need forskilled allied health workers will continueto grow in the future.The information sessions take place in
Cumberland County College’s LucianoConference Center, Sherman Avenue andCollege Drive, as follows:• Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Tuesday, December 11 at 4:30 p.m.• Clinical Medical Assistant - Tuesday,
December 11 at 6 p.m.• Certified Massage Therapy -
Wednesday, December 12 at 4:30 p.m.• Certified Personal Trainer -
Wednesday, December 12 at 6 p.m.Call CCC’s office of Workforce
Education at 856-691-8600 ext. 345 formore details and to register for any of theinfo sessions.
Community Action Teams SetSchedule in BridgetonThe Community Action Team will
meet at the Bridgeton Police & MunicipalCourt Complex, located at 330 FayetteStreet every other Thursday, 4 to 5 p.m.(schedule begans November 29).The goal of the program is to have
police, code enforcement, city officials,and residents work together in a house-by-house, neighborhood intensive effort toaddress problems to improve the quality-of-life for all residents citywide. The pro-gram is off to a successful start, havingcovered several neighborhoods, includingOak, Vine, S. Giles streets and other por-tions of the Court House Hill neighbor-hood.Mayor Albert B. Kelly, Bridgeton
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display featuring over 250,000 lights, isopen at the park Thursday throughSunday from 6 to 9 p.m. weekly throughSunday, December 30.The late Stanley “Chick” Meischke
hosted the display at his residence inDelmont for 40 years, attracting tens ofthousands of families each holiday season.Beginning in 2011, NJMP partnered withthe Meischke family to keep the traditiongoing in Chick’s name. This year, the dis-play will be at the Finish Line Pub, locatedat the heart of New Jersey MotorsportsPark, creating a walk through displaybehind the clubhouse. Santa Claus willonce again be available to hear Christmaslists and pose for pictures each night.
With a portion of this event’s proceedsbenefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation,a $5 entry donation from adults, and $2from kids is requested, continuing anannual tradition started by the Meischkesover 40 years ago. Tickets can be pur-chased at the main gate entrance to thepark each day the display is open. Thisyear, the display is being powered byAtlantic City Electric.Every Sunday during the Meischke
Wonderland of Lights we encourage youto bring your pet for a picture with Santa!New Jersey Motorsports Park is
located at 47 Warbird Drive 9 (GPS: 8000Dividing Creek Rd.) Millville, (856) 327-8000.
Christy Earns Holly SocietyAwardJane Y. Christy of Millville recently
received the Holly Society of America’sWolf-Fenton Award, the most prestigiousaward of the organization.In presenting the award, President
Michael R. Pontti cited Christy’s “extraor-dinary and selfless dedication to the HollySociety of America.” Amember of the organ-ization for approximately 10 years, Christyhas served as a vice president for four years.The award was established to honor the
late Clarence R. Wolf, founder of the HollySociety, and the late Daniel Fenton, its firstrecipient. Both were Millville residents.
Officers, and Citizen-Volunteers will con-tinue to meet every other Thursday.The effort is part of a shared services
agreement between the City of Bridgetonand the County Prosecutor’s Office andfunded through a NJ Department ofCriminal Justice, JAG 3-3-09, and it isdesigned to allow police and code person-nel to move outside of traditional methodsand focus on going door-to-door in target-ed neighborhoods. The outreach part ofthe initiative will come from local chap-lains, clergy, and citizen-volunteers, whowill join in the door-to-door effort, pass-ing out information to residents on pro-grams and services in the community.Anyone wishing to report a crime or
information related to a crime to theBridgeton Police can do so anonymouslyvia cell phone by texting the key word“BRIDGETON” followed by a space andthe anonymous information to 847411(tip411). Citizens can also call the police“tip” phone line at 856-455-5550.Information is checked daily.
Time to Think of Year-End TaxDeductionsYour donation of a car, boat, yacht, RV,
truck, motorhome or heavy equipmentwill help The Boys & Girls Club ofVineland this fall. If you donate yourproperty before year end you should beable to receive a legal tax deduction forthe price the property is sold for (thegross selling price before any sellingexpenses are deducted. Note: alwayscheck with your tax consultant beforeclaiming any deduction.) And the net pro-ceeds from the sale of your property willhelp programs of The Boys & Girls Clubof Vineland. Call 866-244-8464 to see ifyour property donation will benefit thecharity. Pickup of qualified donations isalways free to donors.
Cumberland Family ShelterProjectThe Thrivent Community at Redeemer
Lutheran Church, Vineland, has beenassembling personal care welcome bagsfor the people living at the CumberlandFamily Shelter in Vineland. These peopleenter the shelter with nothing and theThrivent Community at Redeemer is hop-ing to make their transitions easier byproviding 125 bags containing personalcare products for men, women and chil-dren plus pillows and blankets. Theseitems will be presented to the shelter onFriday, December 7 at 10 a.m. The shel-ter is located on Mays Landing Road(Rural Development Corporation).
Holiday Light Display at NJMotorsports ParkA long standing southern New Jersey
tradition is returning to Millville and NewJersey Motorsports Park this holiday sea-son. The Meischke ChristmasWonderland of Lights, a holiday-themed
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Christy was vice chairman of the commit-tee to raise funds for the restoration of thefamous holly murals, which were damagedwhen the Millville YMCA closed. They arenow part of the Holly City Family Center.A certified Master Gardener, Christy is
very involved in community affairs, servingcurrently as secretary of the MillvilleHistorical Society, a member of the Board ofDirectors of the Millville Kiwanis Club and ismembership chairman and a past president ofthe Millville Woman’s Club.Christy served on the Cumberland County
Board of Freeholders for six years. She wasvice chairman of the Millville Shade TreeCommission and a former member of theCumberland County Cultural and HeritageCommission, the Vineland-Millville UrbanEnterprise Zone Board and CumberlandCounty College Foundation board.A graduate of Rowan University and
Cumberland County College, Christy wasinducted in the Cumberland County CollegeDistinguished AlumniWall of Fame. She isalso a recipient of a community service awardfrom the Millville Chamber of Commerce.Christy serves as Community Outreach
Coordinator for Christy Funeral Home. Sheand her husbandMatt have one daughter andtwo grandchildren.
Sign-Up Period for2011 Crop LossesFarm Service Agency State Executive
Director, Paul J. Hlubik, announced the sign-up period for the 2011 crop yearSupplemental Revenue Assistance Payments(SURE) program, opened recently and willextend through June 7, 2013. The SURE pro-gram authorizes assistance to farmers andranchers who suffered crop losses caused bynatural disasters occurring throughSeptember 30, 2011.To be eligible for SURE, a farm or ranch
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crop of economic significance; A policy orplan of insurance under the Federal CropInsurance Act or the Noninsured CropDisaster Assistance Program (NAP) for alleconomically significant crops; Been physi-cally located in a county that was declared aprimary disaster county or contiguous countyby the Secretary of Agriculture under aSecretarial Disaster Designation. Without aSecretarial Disaster Designation, individualproducers may be eligible if the actual pro-duction on the farm is less than 50 percent ofthe normal production on the farm due to anatural disaster. A “farm” for SURE purposesmeans the entirety of all crop acreage in allcounties that a producer planted or intendedto be planted for harvest for normal commer-cial sale or on-farm livestock feeding, includ-ing native and improved grassland intendedfor haying.Producers considered socially disadvan-
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2012 Cumberland County FluClinic ScheduleHealth Department has announced the
2012 Flu Clinic Schedule. Flu shots are free toCumberland County residents who live in theservice area regardless of insurance status.There is a $20 charge for Vineland residentsor residents that live outside of CumberlandCounty.Health experts now recommend that
everyone six months of age and older get vac-cinated against influenza every year. Evenhealthy children and adults can get very sickfrom the flu, but certain people are at greaterrisk for serious complications if they get theflu, including:—People 65 years and older—Children younger than 5, but especially
children younger than 2 years old—Women who are pregnant or plan to
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ditions like asthma and COPD, diabetes, orboth.The following Clinics and locations have
been scheduled in Cumberland County:• December 10, from 3 to 4 p.m.Cumberland County Health Department309 Buck StreetMillville, NJ 08332• December 20, from 3 to 4 p.m.Cumberland County Health Department309 Buck StreetMillville, NJ 08332• December 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 noonCumberland County Health Department309 Buck StreetMillville, NJ 08332If you have any questions or need addi-
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Vineland, Millville Firms Join inWinslow Township ProjectOn November 29, Brookfield Construction
and American CustomModular (ACM)announced the culmination of an agreementbetween Brookfield and ACM for the con-struction of the first phase of WinslowCommons inWinslow Township, NJ. Phaseone will include 49 two, three and four bed-room townhomes.Winslow Commons is a $ 55,000,000 mas-
ter planned community located in CamdenCounty. Upon completion, WinslowCommons will include more than 95 two,three and four bedroom townhouse apart-ments, plus 90 units reserved for seniors. Theproject is being developed by Eastern Pacific
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Supporting Vineland’s Youth• Launched skate park, taking more than 100 kids off the street• Established 1st Mayor’s Youth Council• Helped create Vineland Blitz Football at Romano Park
Honoring our Veterans• Initiated the Vineland Veterans Welcome Home Program• Commemorated veterans’ service on Vineland Water Tower
Saving the Vineland Electric Utility• Reduced rates 4 times, making it the lowest in NJ• Saved Vineland residents $16 million a year• Vineland ranked #1 for solar powered green energy
Creating Economic Development• Vineland employment increased over last 4 years despite harsh economy• Established Landis MarketPlace featuring the Amish Market• Invested more than $11 million in road improvement projects
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Development of Vineland with Christ CareBaptist Church of Winslow Township.Construction of the townhomes will be
100 percent completed in ACM's state of theart facility located at 724 Orange Street inMillville. The $ 4,300,000 construction con-tract will generate 40 to 50 local constructionjobs. Fully finished units will subsequently beshipped and installed on site inWinslowTownship. ACM's Factory re-utilizes a for-merly vacant industrial building, previouslythe site of a local building supply warehousein Millville.American CustomModular was founded
in 2011 by local businessmen, Jeff DiMatteoand Gino Ciancaglini, and both have signifi-cant construction expertise. Jeff DiMateo is a
principal in Mainline Flooring of Vineland;Gino Ciacaglini is a principal in Tri-StateConstruction of Millville.DiMatteo and Ciancaglini recognized an
unmet demand for local manufactured hous-ing, and ACM is presently the only ModularHousing Factory located in New Jersey. Thepresent factory in Millville allows ACM toproduce between 100 and 150 units per year,all homes built by ACMmeet rigid inspectionstandards and are Energy Star rated.Funding for theWinslow Commons proj-
ect was facilitated by an allocation of Federaltax credits. Equity is provided by EnterpriseCommunity Investments, with Colonial Bankof Vineland providing the construction financ-ing in a consortiumwith other local Banks. I
Hans Lampart (second from left) of BrookfieldConstruction and ACM’s Jeff DiMatteo andGino Ciancaglini are joined by others during arecent tour of ACM’s manufacturing facility.
“This is a strong slate of offi-cers who will provide excellentleadership for the college’s out-standing Board of Trustees,” CCCPresident Dr. Thomas Isekenegbesaid. “The entire board is dedi-cated to engaging, inspiring andtransforming students so theycan lead the way for our commu-nity’s growth in the 21stCentury.”There’s an old saying that you
have to be present to accomplishanything. “Dr. Keith Figgs isalways there when he is needed,”Dr. Isekenegbe said. “He attendsall the important campus andcommunity events, state func-tions and national conferences,where he often makes presenta-tions on community collegeissues and best practices.“Dr Figgs is highly respected
as a leader, locally, regionally andnationally,” Dr. Isenenegbe said.“We are fortunate that he ischairing our Board of Trusteesbecause he always puts the stu-dents first.”Dr. Figgs has also served as
Vice Chair, Treasurer and
Secretary of the board, and onthe following board committees:Finance and Planning, Academicand Student Affairs, Personnel,and the 2009 Presidential SearchCommittee.A Vineland resident, Dr. Figgs
was the Assistant Superintendentfor Administration for theVineland Public School Districtfrom 1993 to 2009, and ActingSuperintendent in 2009. Dr. Figgsalso served as a NetworkTurnaround Officer for the NewJersey Department of Education,leading reform efforts at twoschools in Camden from 2010 to2012.Dr. Figgs is the past president
of the Board of Trustees forCommunity Treatment Solutions,which provides psychologicalservices for children and adoles-cents in southern New Jersey.Dr. Figgs has served as a pan-
elist at the U.S. Department ofEducation Community CollegeRegional Summit. He has alsoattended many state functions toadvocate for community collegesand their students. I
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Michael R. DeLeon, Dr. Christine Ward Garrison sworn in as CCC Boardof Trustees membersMichael R. DeLeon of Vineland and Dr. Christine Ward Garrison of Millville, were sworn in as
members of the Cumberland County College Board of Trustees at the board’s Nov. 15 meeting. Thenew trustees are replacing Carole D.S. Greene and Barbara Ann Logan, whose terms have expired.CCC President Dr. Thomas Isekenegbe pointed out that “Michael DeLeon has extensive counsel-
ing experience and he’s a graduate of Cumberland County College. Dr. Garrison has a solid back-ground in public relations and she served with distinction on CCC’s Board of Trustees from 1996 to2001, the year she chaired the board.“Both of these individuals are leaders in community service,” Dr. Isekenegbe said. “I’m sure they
will serve as valued members of the college’s outstanding Board of Trustees.”In 2000, DeLeon founded Steered Straight Inc. in Vineland, which brings ex-offenders and others
to serve as motivational speakers at schools and organizations. He is a member of the Walton RandInstitute at Rutgers University and the Cumberland County Human Relations Commission.DeLeon wrote a column for a nationally distributed newsletter for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Self-Help Network, and he developed a resource guide for ex-offenders that is utilized throughoutNew Jersey. He is a recipient of the N.J. Department of Labor/Workforce Development 2009 AlumniAward and The Grapevine’s 2011 Hometown Hero Award. He has a bachelor’s degree in businessmanagement from Wilmington University and several associate degrees from CCC.Dr. Garrison is Development and Communications Coordinator for YMCA of Vineland/Cumberland
Cape Atlantic YMCA. She has held the positions of Communication and Information Coordinator forMillville Public Schools, Communications Coordinator for the Rehabilitation Hospital of SouthJersey, Associate Vice President of Community Services for Newcomb Medical Center andCommunity Relations Director for Cumberland County College.Dr. Garrison is a member of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, District I Ethics Committee, the
CCC Foundation Board, and she recently completed a three-year term as a member of the UnionLake Sailing and Tennis Club Board. She was a member of the CCC Board of Trustees from 1996 to2001, when she was chair of the board. The new trustee was inducted into the R.D. Wood SchoolAlumni Wall of Fame in 2007, and she’s a recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award from the NewJersey Affiliate, American Heart Association.Dr. Garrison has a doctorate in higher education leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, a
master’s degree in educational media from West Chester University and a bachelor’s degree fromMuhlenberg College.
This past Saturday, Main StreetVineland had the opportunityto organize and host one of ourmost anticipated events of the
year—the annual Volunteer RecognitionBrunch. Held at CrepeMaker Café in the600 block of Landis Avenue and spon-sored by Capital Bank of New Jersey, thebrunch gives the Main Street VinelandBoard of Directors and staff the opportu-nity to formally thank those who do somuch for the revitalization of LandisAvenue.With 2012 winding down, now is the
time for my annual report to readers
about some of the accomplishmentsenjoyed in downtown Vineland over thispast year.In this weekly column, I often share
the achievements of our volunteers andall that they do for the revitalization ofLandis Avenue. Certainly, 2012 was nodifferent than years past as far as thework of our volunteers is concerned.Over the past 11 months, we saw our vol-unteers plan and carry out fundraisers;plant flowers; pick up litter; set up tablesand chairs at festivals and then breakthem down at the end of the fun; partici-pate in a strategic planning session to
help set a vision for Main StreetVineland; take pictures at events; sort,organize and archive news clippings forthe past 10 years; count cigarette butts onthe sidewalk to comply with grantrequirements; perform clerical duties;carry banners during a parade, andcountless other jobs that truly make adifference. As of this week, Main StreetVineland volunteers have donated wellover 2,000 hours of their time this year—that’s more than 250, eight-hour daysrepresenting over $40,000 in donatedlabor—toward making downtownVineland a great place to shop, work, live,dine and be entertained.Unfortunately, many people and busi-
nesses remain in difficult economic cir-cumstances, and downtown Vineland wasnot immune to this nationwide trend. Butthere was good news to be found. In 2012,Landis Avenue saw a net gain of over adozen new businesses and nearly 20 newjobs. Similarly, investment in the down-town continued in 2012, with more than$900,000 in private and public dollarsgoing toward revitalizing Landis Avenue.Given the state of the American economy,it is encouraging to see a willingness toinvest in downtown Vineland.What many people seem to remember
the most about any year, however, are thespecial events that take place on Landis
Avenue, and we had lots of them in 2012.All told, in the downtown there were 15special events, retail events and festivalsthat were organized or supported byMain Street Vineland and its volunteers.From the inaugural “Keep it LocalWednesdays” campaign, to the annual“Lunch on Landis” promotion to largespecial events such as the Cruise DownMemory Lane, the Seafood Festival, theBBQ and Chili Cook-off and the HolidayParade, an estimated 42,000 people cameto Landis Avenue this year to eat, shopand have fun. Driving this terrific atten-dance number was aggressive advertisingand marketing, which led to downtownVineland receiving more than 1.6 millionmedia impressions! In the coming weeks,I will be sharing with you some of thegreat accomplishments each of our fourstanding committees had during 2012.****With the year coming to an end, some
people often look to make charitabledonations in advance of filing their year-ly tax returns. If you are such a person,please keep Main Street Vineland inmind. We are an IRS-registered 501(c)(3)organization, so any donations you maketo us may be tax-deductible. Your gen-erosity goes directly toward fundingprojects that help make downtownVineland a great place. I
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5Wreath Making Workshop. RutgersCooperative Extension Education Center,291 Morton Ave., Rosenhayn. 1–3 p.m.Learn how to make and decorate awreath with natural materials just intime for the holidays. CumberlandCounty Master Gardener’s Organization.Participants are asked to bring an arm-ful of evergreens, a wire cutter, gloves,and clippers to use in the preparationof their wreath. A beautifully completedwreath will be taken home by each par-ticipant. $20. Preregister at 856-452-2800, ext. 4.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6Just Say Merry Christmas Luncheon.The Ramada Inn, 2216 W. Landis Ave.and Rt. 55, Vineland. 11 a.m. $15.Country and Christian singer ChelseaMusick, will entertain everyone withChristmas songs as well as songs fromher latest CD "Perfectly You." She was acontestant on the X-Factor and she hasperformed at the last three GovernorsInaugurations. Jennifer Sands whosehusband was killed in the 911 terroristattacks gives her inspiring talk, "FromTragedy to Triumph." Garden StateChristian Women's Connection invites allwomen. Cost is $15. Childcare provided,just bring a bag lunch for each child.RSVP to 856-327-4181. or 856-690-9172.
Christmas Tree Lighting. City Hall,Wood St., Vineland. Holiday music byCalvary Chapel Trio, Ashley Birmingham,and Samantha Jo Kaspar. Cookies, hotchocolate, and a visit from Santa. 6:30p.m. 794-4011.
DECEMBER 6, 7 AND 8Cinderella Holiday Dress Sale. LandisMarketplace, 631 Landis Ave., Vineland(Upper Market). 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Tina'sFund for Domestic Violence Awareness isholding the Dress Sale. Dresses of allsizes and lengths will be available for$15. Shoes, pocketbooks and jewelry,too. Proceeds from sale go to TinaLabriola Scholarship Fund. 609-721-3078.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7Swim with Santa. YMCA, 1159 E.Landis Ave., Vineland. 6–8 p.m.
Living Nativity. 152 Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road in the field outside theJohn Boggs Hall. 7 and 8 p.m. TheChristmas story will live again with liveanimals, including donkeys, sheep, goats,alpacas and a cames, live characters,reading of the Christmas story from theBible, and community caroling. A pettingzoo for all plus hot cocoa, coffee andcookies will follow each performance.
856-825-4386 or 609-909-0286.
Vineland Nature Club ChristmasDinner. Lutheran Acres, 560 Sarah Pl.,Vineland. 6:30 p.m. Covered dish, bring adish to share. Naturalist Paul Taylor willpresent a video, Birding South Jersey.Visitors and members welcome to attend.
DECEMBER 7 AND 8Christmas Gift Shop. CumberlandChristian School, W. Sherman Ave.,Vineland. Friday 5–9 p.m., Saturday, 9a.m.–12 noon. Basket auction Friday at6:30 p.m. Saturday morning pancakebreakfast and Pinewood Derby. There isstill space available for vendors. Eight foottables $40. All proceeds benefit The CCSAnnual Fund Drive. 856-696-1600 ext. 304.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8“The Nutcracker Prince” PuppetShow. Vineland Public Library, 1058 E.Landis Ave., Vineland. 11:30 a.m.–12:15p.m. Puppet version of Tchaikovsky'sbeloved ballet. Free, but seating on a firstcome, first served basis. Children ages 8and younger must be accompanied by anadult at all times in the library. 856-794-4244, ext. 4246.
Free Lunch with Santa. SouthVineland United Methodist Church, cor-ner of Main Rd. and Sherman Ave.,Vineland. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. For chil-dren ages 3 to 10 years old. Free lunch,goodie bag, activity and visit with Santa.
Cumberland County HealthyCommunities Coalition HolidayBazaar. Lakeside Middle School, 2 SharpSt., Millville. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Funds raisedwill support the CCHCC’s Youth Networkand local drug prevention efforts inCumberland County. Participating vendorsinclude Dark Woods Soap Company, LiaSophia, Buddies 4 Ever, Tastefully Simple,
Premier Designs, Scentsy Candles,Mum's Bowtique, The Joy of Jewelry,BleuKatzDesigns, Pampered Chef, SportsPictures, Thirty-One and Dove ChocolateDiscoveries. Free admission. 856-794-1011,ext. 302 or [email protected].
Arts & Crafts Fair. Calvary Chapel, 4630Mays Landing Rd., Vineland. 9 a.m.–4p.m. Unique, handmade holiday gifts. Freeand open to the public. 856-305-3490.
DECEMBER 8 AND 9International Boutique. St. Augustine’sPrep. School, 611 Cedar Ave., Richland.10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday. Holiday giftsfrom countries including India, Nepal,Turkey, Bali, Haiti, Africa, Peru, Tunisiaad Thailand will be available at wholesaleprices. Items will include: Tibetan,Kashmiri, and Jaipur carpets, fine silverjewelry, hand-painted pottery, silkscarves, inlaid boxes, beautiful tableclothsets, clothing items, soft pashmina
shawls, stocking stuffers and ornamentsfrom around the world. All proceeds fromsale will go to AMURTEL, a non-profitorganization which supports projects thathelp women and children globally andlocally. During event, personal hygieneitems (soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes,combs, towels, washcloths, etc.) will becollected, to be distributed to victims ofHurricane Sandy. Visit www.amurtel.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9Country Barn Crafts Christmas CraftShow. Cassisi Farms, 746 Panther Rd,Vineland. 9 a.m–3 p.m. Unique locallyhandcrafted Christmas and country gifts.
Craft Fair. St. John Bingo Hall, 2Hillcrest Ave., Millville. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Support the American Cancer Society’sRelay for Life’s Team, Eddie’s DreamWeavers. Free admission.
DECEMBER 9 AND169Historic Friendship Church OpenHouse. Weymouth and Friendship Rds(across from Buena Regional HighSchool), Landisville. 2–4 p.m. Enjoy thequaint charm of this 204-year-oldchurch, decorated for the turn of the cen-tury. Church is non-denominational.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10Fundraiser for Malaga CampMinistries. Malaga Diner, Harding Hwy.,Franklinville. 5–7 p.m. Malaga Diner willgive 10 percent of the sales back to theCamp. For more details, call 856-691-3154.
Pet Photos with Santa. CumberlandMall, Center Court, Delsea Dr., Vineland. 6p.m. Include your pet in your family holi-day portrait.
Red Cross Blood Drive. Rosary Hall,Cornucopia & Dante Avenues, Vineland.2–7 p.m. St Padre Pio Parish is hosting.To donate, call 856-691-7526 for appoint-ment; email: [email protected] orwww.pleasegiveblood.org/donate.
HOLIDAY GIFT-WRAPPINGHave your holiday gifts wrapped by
volunteers of Hadassah in theCumberland Mall, 3849 S. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, during December.Volunteers will be at the Hadassah
booth, located next to Santa, at theCenter Court, through December 24, toprofessionally wrap gifts for a faircharge. Gift boxes, wrapping paper, andribbons will be provided. All profits willgo to charity.Hadassah is a non-profit internation-
al organization dedicated to medicalresearch, health education, socialaction, volunteerism, education andresearch. For more information, call theBat Ami Chapter of Hadassah at (302)265-3870.
SANTA’S HURRICANEHELPERSWith the holiday season upon us,
Santa’s Hurricane Helpers wants toremember the youngest affected byHurricane Sandy. Many parentsaffected by the storm will have a hardtime getting their children gifts. Thegroup is collecting toys to distributeto families in Atlantic and Oceancounties. Locally, the drop-off locationis Maria’s Hair Salon and Lorenzo’sBarber Shop, 3636 E. Landis Ave.,Vineland 08360. Donate a new,unwrapped toy by December 15.www.SandySantas.,org.
Bus Trips• Petway Elementary School will
sponsor a show trip to Resorts Casino,on Sunday, December 9. Show includes"Christmas from the White Mountains."There will be two pickups for this trip.Bus leaves Petway School at 9:45 a.m.(1115 S. Lincoln Ave.) and 10 a.m. fromBuena Gardens. (114 W. Arctic Ave,Minotola) Bus leaves casino at 5:00 p.m.Cost is $39 a person. You will receive
$10 in slot credit, show ticket and a buf-fet coupon at Resorts.Motor Coach Transportation will be
provided: Call 856-362-8855 to reserveyour seat. Payment must be made at thetime of the reservation. Checks payableto: VHS Activities Fund.
Travel to the Big Apple on Saturday,
December 15, to enjoy the Radio CityChristmas Spectacular featuring theRockettes. Enjoy time on your ownbefore the 2 p.m. performance (withmid-orchestra seating) and time on yourown to explore the city in all of its holi-day finery after the show as well. Family-friendly deluxe motorcoach will departfrom Woodland Country Day Schoolpromptly at 8 a.m. with an additionalpick up in Mullica Hill at approximately8:45 a.m. We will depart New York Cityat 8 p.m. and arrive home at approxi-mately 11 p.m. Tickets are $185 per per-son (tickets include: mid-orchestra seatsfor Radio City Christmas Spectacular,deluxe roundtrip motorcoach transporta-tion, family fun and surprises on the busand all gratuities). For additional infor-mation please contact Diane at856.453.8499 ext. 112.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8Wreaths of Remembrance.Cumberland County Veteran’s Cemeteryin Hopewell Township. 9 a.m.–noon. Tovolunteer or for additional details, e-mail [email protected] can be mailed to VinelandRotary Charities, P.O. Box 7, Vineland,NJ 08362 or donate online atwww.vinelandrotary.com. Volunteersneeded from 8 a.m. to noon.
9–10 a.m.: Families of deceased vet-
erans lay the wreaths on the graves oftheir loved ones. There are about 560graves of veterans. (There are about600 graves of spouses and depend-ents.)10 a.m. ceremony -10:30–11:30 a.m.: Volunteers will use
this time to lay the wreaths on thegraves of deceased veterans whosefamily was unavailable to do so.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15Vineland Memorial Home Cemetery inVineland. 11 a.m. Vineland Rotary willbe contributing 200 wreaths to thiseffort and the veterans group. "RollingThunder" will be making wreaths forthe other 325 graves and participate inthe ceremony.
Pictured during last year’s Wreath Layingceremony at the NJ Memorial Homecemetery are Rotarians Hope Brolis andKaren Bauman. PHOTO BY Jay Parks.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11City Council Meeting. CouncilChambers, City Hall, Vineland. 7:30 p.m.Formal official action may be taken at suchmeetings on any and all business involvingThe City of Vineland. Pre-meeting confer-ences at 7 p.m., at the Council CaucusRoom, City Hall. No formal official actionshall be taken at any such pre-meetingconference.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12Free Patient Education Seminar.Lecture Hall at CDI, 1550 E. Chestnut Ave.,Vineland. 5:15–6:15 p.m. The topic is thecomplications of diabetes. Free, space islimited. RSVP at 794-1700 or www.center-fordiagnosticimaging.com.
Greater Millville Chamber ofCommerce Luncheon. NJ MotorsportsPark’s Officers Club, 8000 Dividing CreekRd., Millville. 11:30 a.m. Performance bythe Madrigals, a select group of studentsfrom the Millville Senior High School’sChoir, $20 with advance registration and$22 at the door. RSVP at 856-825-2600.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13Millville Woman's Club ChristmasParty. 300 "E" Street, Millville. 6 p.m.$25 for either salmon or chicken.Entertainment will be the Millville HighSchool Madrigal Singers. 765-5372.
Afterschool Holiday Movie. MillvillePublic Library, 210 Buck St., Millville.4:30 pm. "Disney's Santa Buddies," ratedG for General Audiences. Free and opento the public. Popcorn is provided. Othersnacks and bottled water are permitted.RSVP at 856-825-7087, ext. 12.
Foundation for WellnessProfessionals Health Program.Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St.,Millville. 11 a.m. Topic will be "Stay FitWhile You Sit: Ergonomics for a HealthierYou." Learn a few simple techniques in
ergonomics and some simple stretchesthat you can do at work or at home tooffset the negative effects that prolongedsitting creates. Free and open to the pub-lic. RSVP at 856-825-7087, ext. 12.
Joint Advent Communal PenanceService. St. Padre Pio Parish, Church ofOur Lady of Pompeii, 4680 Dante Ave.,Vineland. 7 p.m. After a brief prayer serv-ice, several priests will be available forprivate confessions. 856-691-7526 or856-691-9077.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14The Nutcracker. Covenant OPCChurch, 1029 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 6p.m. MagnoliaHill Studios’ArtshareProgram pres-ents excerptsfromTchaikovsky’sclassic ballet.Free commu-nity presenta-tio performedby MagnoliaHill Studiosstudents. Seating is limited, first comefirst served. 856-692-7262 to reserveyour free tickets.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15Christmas in the Cafe. Larrys IIRestaurant, 907 N. Main Road, Vineland.8 a.m.–6 p.m. Buy your most specialgifts this year handmade from localartists.
Open House. Mary’s Little LambsAcademy, Education Center at TheGlassWorks, 1101 Wheaton Ave., Millville.10 a.m.–2 p.m. Staff and managementwill be on hand to provide tours of thefacility and discuss specific curriculumfor each age group, from infant throughpre-school ages. 856-765-5183.
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In Our SchoolsIDelsea’s Benjamin Honored by Widener University
Delsea Regional High School senior, Shijo Benjamin was honored by WidenerUniversity and WCAU-TV/NBC 10 in receiving their High School Leadership Awardfor his community service and volunteer work during school year 2011-12. TheWidener University High School Leadership Awards recognize high-achieving jun-iors from regional high schools who have demonstrated academic excellence andcharacter traits that mark them as potential leaders and future citizens of charac-ter. Students who receive this honor and who then choose Widener University tocontinue their education after high school will receive a $20,000 scholarship.Shijo was selected for this award because he embodies Widener University’s
focus on developing strategic leaders and responsible citizens. A representativefrom the University awarded Delsea Regional High School with a plaque listingShijo as the school’s first Leadership Award winner. The district will be partici-pating in Widener’s 2012 Leadership Award program and will be nominating acurrent junior for the award.Benjamin is the son of George and Sobha Benjamin of Franklinville. During the
2012 summer, Shijo participated in the Rowan Aim High Science and TechnologyAcademy, along with 40 other students from five different local counties, receiv-ing instruction in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) while alsohoning his leadership and college preparatory skills. He received three collegecredits for his participation in the program.At Delsea, he is a member of the Key Club, Yearbook Club, Delta Eta Sigma
and JROTC. In addition, he is a member of National Honor Society and theAtheneaum League. His honors include earning Superintendent’s Honor Roll Listhonors, an Academic Achievement Medal, 2011 Renaissance People’s ChoiceAward, 2012 NJ Good Deed Award and being an AP Scholar. He is also a mem-ber of the cross country team and spends time volunteering at KennedyHospital. His future plans are to pursue a career in the science field.
From left: HS Principal, Paul Berardelli; Shijo Benjamin; Widener Representative, JoeMcGeever; HS Guidance Counselor, Melissa Pilitowski.
Delsea’s DECA Anti-Bullying EffortsDelsea Regional High School Seniors,
Stephanie Ward and Marissa Mauceliparticipated in a workshop at Main RoadElementary School on November 2 aspart of a DECA (Distributive EducationClubs of America) research project. Thefocus of Ward’s research project was ananti-bullying campaign and she andMauceli were part of a two-hour work-shop along with Delsea’s YODA (YouthOrganized for Disaster Assistance)where third and fourth graders had theopportunity to learn from the older stu-dents about ways to work together tostop the bullying epidemic prevalentamong America’s youth.Seniors shared stories and participat-
ed in activities that helped the young-sters understand that differences shouldbe celebrated and making friends canbe a fun thing. Even YODA Bear told hisstory on what it felt like to be a differentcolor bear. Approximately 300 elemen-tary students participated in the eventand learned valuable lessons aboutfriendship and compassion for others.
Delsea Regional High Seniors StephanieWard and Marissa Mauceli make friendswith YODA Bear, during anti-bullying work-shops at Main Road Elementary School.
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Edgarton Christian Academy Helps Sandy SurvivorsWhen Hurricane Sandy hit
southern New Jersey, thestudents of EdgartonChristian Academy realizedtheir prayers were answeredand their families andhomes were spared. But oth-ers in our area were not sofortunate. The thoughts ofthe students immediatelyturned to, “What can we doto help?” Edgarton studentsand families wanted to reachas many people in need aspossible. They partneredwith the Steve Brown family
of Vineland to help the residents of Downe Township, whose homes and communi-ty were hit the hardest. Providing clothing, blankets, cleaning supplies and food,ECA was able to reach the community before outside agencies had made it thearea. The students also loaded a trailer with clothing for the Methodist Church ofPort Norris, and relied on Jim Mallon, Director of Community Services of OceanCity to deliver a loaded car to the food pantry of Ocean City.The students of Edgarton welcomed three students from Island Park, NY whose
home was flooded with more than four feet of water. The Saggio Family returned toVineland to stay with family while the work began on their home in New York. Thethree boys, grades first, third and fifth, were welcomed at ECA, where they couldcontinue their studies and take their minds off of the disaster at home. TheEdgarton Community joined in donating needed items to The D’Ottavio Family whopacked a 14-foot U-Haul truck and delivered it to the devastated neighborhood.
Edgarton Christian fourth graders pose in front of a trailer full of supplies collected forthose most affected by Hurricane Sandy.
placed in the school’s foyer, is aschool-wide tradition at Sacred HeartHigh School. The tree is a symbol ofthe generosity of their students, facul-ty and staff who annually donate itemsfor needy families in CumberlandCounty.
From left: Joshua C. Bowker, Theodore F.Mercurio, Ryan Veltman and Tyler M.Aulffo, had the honor of helping chopdown this year’s tree< A has been donatedby the Kiel family for over 20 years.
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Cumberland Christian Student Activity BoardEnjoys a Special BreakfastThe aroma and sounds of bacon drifted into the gym and the excitement rose in
the students’ voices. It was almost time for breakfast at Cumberland ChristianSchool. Breakfast at the school is not a common practice and this one was special.For the first time, the newly elected representatives of the Middle School StudentActivity Organization would have a planning meeting. Before the planning thegroup shared the responsibilities of fixing each other breakfast. After omelets,chocolate chip pancakes, waffles, and bacon the group took time out for Bible les-sons and prayer. Soon the brainstorming began and several dozen ideas were pre-sented. As the day progressed the students prioritized their goals and future activi-ties. Some of the more important ones being planned were aid to hurricane victimsin Cumberland County bay areas, Christmas Cards to veterans, Christmas gifts toneedy children, and a day to chase the “Winter Blues” away for the whole middleschool. Members include John Bonanno, Kelsey Sheppard, Robert Leek, AriaShoemaker, Tristan Livengood, Jayson Fields, Dylan Torrance, Tim Wright, and twomembers who are serving for their third year—Olivia Fields and Daniel Wright.
Members of the Cumberland Christian Student Activity Organization take a break fromtheir breakfast to pose for a photo.
Key Club Holds Thanksgiving FeastDelsea Regional High School’s Key Club
under the direction of advisors, Ms. KathyWilliams and Mrs. Linda Garbarino, held aThanksgiving feast for the needy in Franklinand Elk townships. Area churches, shelters,senior citizens clubs, nursing homes, and theVeterans association received invitations to par-ticipate with bus transportation provided byDelsea’s Board of Education to bring the gueststo Delsea for those that needed transportation.This year over 200 guests attended the event.Donations were collected from parents, the students, and the Delsea staff who
also offered their time to help cook. Local businesses supported the event by offer-ing money, turkeys and other food items, paper and plastic products, and doorprizes. Students collected canned goods which were given to the guests along witha loaf of pumpkin bread that students baked.Additionally, Delsea’s JROTC also participated doing the formal introduction and
presentation of the colors. Dinner music was provided for the guests’ entertain-ment along with the concert choir who did a sing-along of Christmas carols.
From left: Philip Quinn, Brooke Reinert and Haley Batchelor.
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Every year, at the beginning ofOctober at Sacred HeartGrammar School, the eldest child
of the family would be given the largewhite shopping bag of Christmas good-ies to sell. Inside were glittered candles,Christmas cards, candy, wrapping paper,music-box angels—every year it wassomething new. I was always jealous thatI wasn’t the one who got the bag and theorders. When I finally reached eighthgrade and Linda was long gone to highschool, the school suddenly stopped thetradition. Sometimes life just isn’t fair.Eventually, I got plenty of experienceselling stuff at my various seasonal jobs,but it just wasn’t the same as going door-to-door.
Dad always got a lot of gifts from hissuppliers at work, like the Hickory Farm“Tower of Cheeses,” boxes of chocolates,bottles of booze, and also quite a few ofthe much maligned fruitcakes. I actuallylike fruitcake and consider it one of thespecialties of the holidays.
I also love to drive around and see allof the Christmas lights on the houses.People really go all out and it is a realtreat! This year, however, one house willbe dark—Dave Di Giovacchino’s house onDeborah Court in Vineland. We lostDave recently and he will be missed bymany friends and acquaintances wholooked forward to his yearly Christmasdisplay. Thank you, Dave, for all of theyears of beauty and joy. We will remem-ber you in our thoughts and prayers thisholiday season.
Here is a take on a fruitcake. This isreally nice, from P. Allen Smith’s cook-book. It is an old recipe from his grand-mother. I think you will like it!
Blackberry Jam Cake(A Disguised Fruitcake)2 cups blackberry jam1 cup butter, salted, softened1 cup black walnuts, finelychopped
2 cups dark brown sugar, packed6 eggs2 tsp. nutmeg,1 cup raisins2 tsp. cinnamon,2 tsp. baking soda4 cups flour1/2 tsp. salt2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
Oven to 325 degrees. Grease and floura tube pan.
Separate the eggs. In a large bowl,mix together the flour, baking soda, salt,cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a small bowl,mix cup of the flour mixture with theblack walnuts and raisins.
Add the brown sugar, butter, andblackberry jam to the egg yolks, and stirtogether thoroughly. Stir in the butter-milk. Add the flour mixture.
Beat the egg whites until they turnwhite, but are loose. Fold whites into thebatter. Add nuts and raisins and blend.
Bake for one to two hours. When atoothpick inserted in the center comesout clean, it’s done.
Cool 10 minutes in the pan. Removeand cool completely. Slice and serve witha dollop of rum-laced whipped cream. I
Jean Hecker is a full-time travel agent atMagic Carpet Travels and a part-time foodie.She has a BA in Home Economics Educationfrom Rowan University and enjoys exploringall facets of the food and restaurant industry.
Fruitcake: AHoliday Staple
Whether you’re a fan of holiday fruitcake or not, youshould try this “disguised” version.
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Nominations may be submitted via e-mail to [email protected](be sure to include all information requested above), by fax to 856-457-7816,or by mail to:
The Grapevine907 N. Main Rd., Ste. 205Vineland 08360.
Dakota Steakhouse & Sushi Bar atRamada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,Vineland, 692-8600. Stylish atmosphereperfect for an upscale lunch or dinner.Delicious steaks, seafood and sushi. ClosedMonday for dinner.
Dominick’s Pizza, 1768 S. Lincoln Ave.,Vineland, 691-5511. Family time-honoredrecipes, fresh ingredients.
Double Eagle Saloon, 1477 Panther Rd.,Vineland, 213-6176. Open for lunch and din-ner. Traditional tavern fair.
Elmer Diner, 41 Chestnut St., Elmer. 358-3600. Diverse menu of large portions atreasonable prices.
Esposito's Maplewood III, 200 N. DelseaDr., Vineland, 692-2011. Steaks, seafood andpasta dishes at this Italian restaurant.
Eric’s, 98 S. West Ave., Vineland, 205-9800.Greek and American cuisine, pizza.
Fat Jack's BBQ. Cumberland Mall, next toStarbucks, 825-0014. Open 7 days a week,11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Eat in or take out. Servingribs, wings, sandwiches, salads and sides.
Five Points Inn, E. Landis Ave. andTuckahoe Rd., Vineland, 691-6080. Italiancuisine and dinner buffets to savor. Family-owned.
Gardella’s Ravioli Co. & Italian Deli,527 S. Brewster Rd., 697-3509. Name saysit all. Daily specials, catering. Closed Sun.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 3624 S.Delsea Dr., 856-362-5508. All you can eat,serving Breakfast Sat & Sun, 7:30 - 11 a.m.,Lunch Mon thru Fri 11 - 4 p.m., Dinner 7days a week. Senior early bird specials,Mon thru Fri, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Take outsavailable.
Golden Palace Diner Restaurant 2623 SDelsea Dr, Vineland, 692-5424. Servingbreakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
The Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course,4049 Italia Avenue, Vineland, 691-5558. Thegolfers’ lounge and bar serves lunch andsnacks daily from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TheGreenview Inn is a fine dining restaurantopen for dinner Wed.-Sun. at 5 p.m.
Guiseppe's Italian Market, 528B N. HardingHwy, Buena. 856-213-6391. Hot & Cold Takeouts. Crabs Friday & Saturdays.
Harry’s Pub at Ramada, W. Landis Ave. andRt. 55, Vineland, 696-8600. Lunch & dinner7 days a week. Happy hour daily 4-6pmwith half price appetizers. LiveEntertainment Wednesday thru Saturday.
High Street Chinese Buffet, High St.,Millville, 825-2288. All-you-can-eat buffet.
Howie’s Dugout All Star Cafe, 3569 E.Landis Ave. (Across from Shoprite atLincoln and Landis). 856-457-5200. Openseven days a week, serving breakfast,lunch, dinner and ice cream.
Jersey Jerry's. 1362 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland,362-5978. Serving subs, sandwiches, andtake-out platters.
Joe's Poultry. 440 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland,692-8860. Barbecue and Kosher chickens,homemade sides, catering.
Kawa Thai & Sushi, 2196 N. Second St.(Rt.47), Millville, 825-9939. Thai andJapanese cuisine. BYOB.
Lake House Restaurant. 611 Taylor Rd.,Franklinville, 694-5700. American grillcuisine, daily happy hour specials, greatselection of wine and cigars. Open-air deckbar and patio.
Larry's II Restaurant, 907 N. Main Rd.,Vineland, 692-9001. Three meals daily.Sunday breakfast buffet, early-bird dinners.
La Locanda Pizzeria & Ristorante, 1406 S.Main Rd., Vineland, 794-3332. Pasta, veal,chicken. Lunch and dinner. Closed Sun.
Luciano’s New Orleans Seafood Kitchen,Landis Marketplace, 631 E. Landis Ave.,Vineland, 609-970-7653. Authentic Cajunand Creole. Catering 7 days a week byappointment.
Marciano’s Restaurant, 947 N. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, 563-0030. Italian-American cui-sine, seafood and veal. Open daily for lunchand dinner, $6.49 lunch buffet Monday -Saturday.
Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis Ave. andUnion Rd., Vineland, 691-8051.Banquet/wedding facility and intimaterestaurant. Dungeness Crabs Night onTuesdays in the Bistro. Gourmet Pizza Niteon Wed. Outdoor dining in the adjacentLuna’s Outdoor Bar & Grille.
Millville Queen Diner, 109 E. Broad Street,Millville. 327-0900. Open 7 Days a Week 24Hours.
Mori’s, E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 690-0300.Adjacent to the Landis Theater PerformingArts Center. Includes a “casual, upscale”restaurant with a banquet facility andlounge on site. Lunch and dinner.
MVP Bar, 408 Wheat Road, Vineland, 697-9825. Full bar menu, drink specials.
Old Oar House Irish Pub, 123 N. High St.,Millville, 293-1200. Year round fresh seafooddaily, slow roasted prime rib specials, deli-cious summer Salads, everyday lunch & din-ner specials, homemade corn beef, kitchenopen until 1 a.m., outdoor beer garden.
Olympia Restaurant, 739 S. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, 691-6095. Authentic Greek cui-sine—lamb dishes and salads.
Peking Gourmet, 907 N. Main Rd., (Larry’sII Plaza), Vineland, 691-0088. Chinese.Takeout only. All major credit cards accepted.
The Rail, 1252 Harding Hwy., Richland, 697-1440. Bar and restaurant with daily drinkspecials and lunch specials.
Saigon, 2180 N. Second St., Millville, 327-8878. Authentic Vietnamese—noodle soups,curry, hotpot, Buddhist vegetarian.
South Vineland Tavern, 2350 S. Main Rd.,Vineland, 692-7888. Breakfast, lunch, din-ner daily. Seafood and prime rib.
Speedway Cafe at Ramada, W. Landis Ave.and Rt. 55, Vineland, 696-8600. Open Daily,6 a.m.-11 p.m. Breakfast served all day.Daily specials Monday thru Friday. Over 30dinner selections at 2 for $19.99 and also 7for $7.00 available 7 days a week startingat 3 pm.
Sweet Life Bakery, 601 E. Landis Ave.,Vineland, 692-5353. Neighborhood bakery.Homemade pastries, cakes, coffee.
A Taste of the Islands, 731 Landis Ave.,Vineland, 691-9555. First prize winning BBQRibs, Jamaican Jerk chicken, Curry chicken,seafood, rice and beans and much more.
Ten22 Bar & Grill at Centerton CountryClub, 1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-3325. Lunch and dinner. New tavern menufeatures soups, salads, burgers, sandwich-es, wraps and entree selections. SundayBrunch extravaganza.
Tre Belleze, 363 E. Wheat Rd., Buena, 697-8500. Serving lunch and dinner daily withcomplimentary buffet on Fri. from 3-6 p.m.Serving gluten-free pizza, pasta and beer.Home of the Screamer Wings.
Uncle Ricky’s Outdoor Bar, 470 E. WheatRd., Vineland, 691-4454. Ribs, chicken, fish,steaks. Always clams, eat in or take out.Live music Saturday & Sunday night.Dungeness Crab All You Can Eat.
Villa Fazzolari, 821 Harding Hwy., BuenaVista, 697-7107. Dinner combos, grilledmeats, fish. Lunch and dinner daily.
Onceupon a time, there was arundown little shack of a tavern,dropped into the center of EastVineland’s fertile agricultural
territory. Unknown to most, it catered to asimple, shot-and-a-beer clientele of farmersand migrant workers.Located at the intersection of Panther
Road and Italia avenues, the joint wasrumored to have been a speakeasy duringProhibition years.Then, two decades or so past, local
entrepreneur John Barretta purchased theproperty.Dubbing his new venture “Good Sports,”
he invested time, money and effort turning
it into a proper, upscale sports bar-stylepub and eatery.Still off the beaten path, even as many of
those farm fields were being converted intohousing subdivisions, it remained a sort oflocals-only hidden gem.Eventually Barretta sold, and the place
slipped backwards towards its previousstate of oblivion.That all began to change in June of 2011,
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Double Eagle Saloon, he and family invigor-ated it with a revised menu, updated décorand most importantly, a restored sense ofpurpose.Taking their name from the dual con-
cepts of a very rare golf score, combinedwith a patriotic tribute, the Buono’sbreathed new life, delivering exceptionalgastropub fare as well.Late morning, on the final sunny day of
November, an initial harbinger of gooddoings afoot here were tantalizing plumesof blue smoke drifting from Buono’s pair ofoutdoor smokers across the parking lot.
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Gabriel’s Horn { BY FRANK GABRIEL }IDouble EagleSaloonThe East Vineland establishmenttakes its name from a very rare golfscore. Not surprisingly, owner RobBuono is also chef/owner at Eastlyn.
Christmas Eve our family gets together at Rosie’s ( my Mom) house for the seven �shes dinner. This dinner and tradition is part of what inspired me to become the chef I am today.
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Buono Family Seven Fishes Dinner Menu
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Staff, including day manager Gary Apeland barkeep Kristen Pullman, provided awarm, instant welcome even while goingabout their start-of-day duties.The Double Eagle features a diverse,
colorful array of draughts, 16 in all. Theseinclude the familiar—Guinness, Blue Moon,Long Trail and Stella Artois—along withmore obscure elixirs likeWoodchuck cider,Blue Point toasted lager, Evil GeniusDoomsday and Italian import, Moretti.All on-tap beverages are listed on an
erasable board in the attached dining space,including alcohol content, for easy refer-ence.Buono’s first task after completing the
acquisition was to address the building’smajor physical issues. He replaced the roof,ceiling and exterior siding, and then loving-ly restored an original wooden floorthrough extensive cleaning and refinishing.But, as Rob is quick to point out, he has-
n’t done so alone. Wife Holly—handlinghuman resources and also serving as EventCoordinator-—along with kitchen staffJerry Coker, Johnny Arkano andMattCarchidi plus bartender Denny Blough, allplayed crucial roles in the relaunch.In fact, the Double Eagle recently added
another family member, Buono’s younger
brother Nick, as a partner. Together, thesiblings have an ambitious future planned.Live acoustic music from performers
Rob Lipkin, T.J. Fry and Eleven Elevenfront man Jeff Guiliani has already beenadded two nights weekly.Nick indicates that they hope to include
a pasta night special soon, probablyWednesday or Sunday.He also anticipates doing more with a
large exterior deck space, hoping to convertit to a year-round seating area.Rob allows that “This was always a good
spot for wings and burgers.” But this
columnist believes his addition of authen-tic, slow-cooked, wood-fired bar-b-que—hischoices are mesquite and pecan—haspushed the culinary envelope to a seriouslyelevated level.Like the luscious brisket sandwich, a
long roll overstuffed by tender, tangy, thinlysliced strips of meat, which would havemade even Texas natives—where this cut ofbeef is their definition of ’cue—salivate.Pulled pork comes in a unique applica-
tion called the sloppy Charlotte sandwich,accompanied by spicy slaw, smoked Goudacheese and house made bar-b-que sauce.
Ribs and chicken are also on the bill offare, available with one of three differentmade-in-house sauces—a vinegary NorthCarolina version, sweet and spicy Memphisor the house’s own proprietary DoubleEagle, tomato-based.They have even fashioned a line of
house hot sauces, topped by the capsicum-laden “Screaming Eagle.”Rob, a graduate of prestigious Johnson
andWales University, allows that “Farm totable is my motto in cooking,” which blendsseamlessly with the Double Eagle’s bucolicenvirons.He purchases much of his produce from
local farmers, particularly mentioningPontano and Greif as favored purveyors.In an effort to maintain community rela-
tions, The Double Eagle closes early, as Robexplains “We want to be done at midnightto be a good neighbor.”Nick continues the thought, adding “We
want to gear it more toward families.”So, with Vineland’s population continu-
ing an inexorable eastern expansion, itappears those residents have a genuineneighborhood tavern—offering hearty,regional grub—for a good, long time.I
The Double Eagle Saloon, 1477 PantherRoad, Vineland, 856-213-6176. Open 11 a.m.to midnight Wed.-Mon. (Closed Tuesday),www.doubleeaglesaloon.com
Holiday Vegan Buffet DinnerThe American Vegan Society will host a Holiday Buffet Dinner on Monday
December 17, 6:30 p.m. at Carême’s restaurant in Mays Landing NJ.The public is invited to experience a meal of exceptional quality prepared
and served by culinary students under the direction of their chef-educator.Also on the evening’s program: Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home (78
minutes)—an award-winning documentary from Tribe of Heart by Jennie Steinand James LaVeck. The movie will be shown twice, before and after dinner, at4:50 p.m. and 8:40 p.m., in room C108 There is no charge to view the movie.
Books & Media will be for sale outside Carême’s before and after dinner.Make reservations with American Vegan Society (AVS) by December 7;
thereafter phone for seating availability. Details are online at www.american-vegan.org or phone: 856-694-2887
“Spicing Up Celebrations” in HammontonRichard Stockton College’s “Foodie Tuesdays” community seminar series
concludes for the semester at 6 p.m. on Tuesday December 18, at theHammonton Arts Center, 219 Bellevue Avenue in downtown Hammonton.
This month’s event, “Spicing Up Celebrations: The Chemistry and Cultureof Flavors” explores the history of spice usage, including the religious and cul-tural practices connected with spice trade and use through the centuries.Attendees will also learn ways to spice up the holidays in new ways with theirown cooking, and to experiment with different flavors from cultures around theworld.
Following the seminar and discussion portion of the event, participants willenjoy a light dinner related to the topic at Annata’s Wine Bar, located a shortwalk from the Arts Center. Registration is $35 per person. If participants regis-ter with a friend, the cost is only $30 a person.
Registration is limited and previous seminars sold out well in advance.Reservations are strongly encouraged. Call Stockton College’s ContinuingStudies office to reserve a seat, 609-652-4227, or register online atwww.stockton.edu/cs and select “Browse All Courses.”
Side-by-SideGerman POWs worked alongside Cumberland Countycivilians, even after their country’s surrender.
The German POWs housed in thecompound at Fairton andemployed by P.J. RitterCompany in Bridgeton had
always believed that Germany would pre-vail in World War II. They worked dili-gently and peacefully in the food process-ing plant, side-by-side with civilian labor-ers whose family and friends were fight-ing the Nazis in Europe, but they awaitedthe employment of their country’s secretweapon to put an end to the Allies’ effortsto stop Hitler. The circumstance had thepotential to become volatile, but nothingof the sort transpired.
According to former Ritter PersonnelDirector Earl L. McCormick’s account ofthe Cumberland County POWs, “War onthe Home Front,” the news of Germany’sgradual defeat did not provoke any con-frontations. Reports of the D-Day invasionthat filtered into the plant through radionews broadcasts created a hushed workenvironment with civilians and POWseach praying for the success of their side.
The Allies’ success at Normandy ush-ered in the next wave of German POWs.The British wished to keep prisonersaway from the European battlefield andbegan transporting the captured to theU.S. Because of the successful record withPOW employment at P.J. Ritter, Fort Dixapproached the company about “expand-ing and furnishing POW labor to otherarea factories in dire need and who wouldbear part of the camp expense,”McCormick writes. “We would and didprovide help for the glass, municipalpower and other organizations for theduration [of the war].”
The POWs still believed in Germany’svictory and followed the news of theblitzkriegs that besieged England. But as1945 progressed, their hopes diminished.By May 7, when Germany signed theunconditional surrender marking V.E.Day or Victory in Europe, Fort Dix waswary of sending the prisoners to work.The POWs, however, requested that theybe allowed to report to Ritter as usual,having accepted the defeat of their coun-try and preferring to spend the dayengaged in their labor.
Reluctantly, permission was grantedand the day’s events bore the respect theprisoners and civilians had developed foreach other. According to McCormick,there was no taunting of the POWs or
derisive comments over the war’s out-come. The civilians did erupt in a well-deserved celebration, at which time “theGerman prisoners silently marched to theedge of the nearby Cohansey River whichbordered the west side of the P.J. Ritterplant, where they stood at attention insomber and orderly lines.”
The German surrender did not meanthe release of the POWs, however. Thewar with Germany’s ally, Japan, was stillongoing and the U.S. was not ready tobegin closing camps within the country.Following V.E. Day, McCormick reports,the Cumberland County POWs continuedto work at P.J. Ritter without incident, butthey were “a sad dejected and worriedgroup of men…” who took an interest inhow America handled the war with Japan.Believing that Germany was the onlycountry capable of creating an atomicbomb, they were surprised and awedwhen the U.S. unleashed its own nucleardevices and “seemed to enjoy the final vic-tory celebration over the Japanese by theP.J. Ritter factory workers.”
The housing of German POWs inCumberland County became a learningexperience for both residents and prison-ers. Unlike other camps in the country,the Fairton compound and Ritter work-place were never hostile environments orsites of unruly behavior. Instead, thePOWs came to understand how the aver-age American lived and the locals cameto comprehend the differences betweencultures. In his account, McCormickdetails discussions that he and othershad with the Germans on topics rangingfrom educational systems to history andphilosophy.
Some of the residents saw past the uni-forms and accents and treated some of thePOWs as they would a friend or even fam-ily member. One complaint that reachedFort Dix was that some of the local work-ers were mothering the younger soldiers.Communication between the prisonersand the plant were consistently main-tained and trust became a key ingredientin a formula that wasn’t always productivein other areas of the U.S. but that provedmost successful for this location.
With the Japanese surrender, allGerman POWs held in the country await-ed their imminent release. Those in theFairton compound would prove uniqueeven in this. I
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Send your letters to Santa by way of The Grapevine Express!Hey Kids, it’s that time of year again...the holiday you’ve waited for all year long!
Have you written your letter to Santa yet? Your hometown newspaper is collectingletters to Santa from all good boys and girls. We will print your letter in a future
issue of The Grapevine, then send them along to the North Pole.
Remember to keep your letters short—Santa is very busy this time of year. Send them via e-mailto [email protected] or mail them to The Grapevine, 907 N. Main Rd., Ste 205,
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Here are some choose-and-cutChristmas tree farms in the region.
CUMBERLAND COUNTYAirport Tree Plantation, 2340 CedarSt., Millville, 856-825-5212. Head forMillville Airport entrance. HudsonUnited Bank on left. Go past 4th houseon right. Look for U.S. flag. You chooseand cut your own; Blue Spruce,Douglas-fir. Open...7 am–dark (daily),Nov. 24–Dec. 24.
Bush's Nursery, 839 Barrett Run Rd.,Bridgeton, 856-453-0125. Follow Route77 S through Bridgeton until it ends atRoute 49. Make right on Route 49.Continue through Bridgeton intoHopewell Township until yellow cautionlight at Barrets Run Road. Make right.Continue 1.5 miles. Farm on right atbend, just past Shoemaker Road. Youchoose and cut varieties: Canaan Fir,Colorado Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir,Eastern White Pine, White Fir andother varieties. Open...1–4:30 pm(daily) 10–4:30 (weekends), Dec. 1–Dec. 23.
Fisher’s Tree Farm, 461 Fairton-MillvilleRd., Bridgeton, 856-451-2626. FromBridgeton: take Bridgeton-Fairton Roadto Coastal Mart in Fairton and turn left.Go about 4 miles and look for ourgreen signs. From Millville: turn onBeech Street from Rte. 49. Follow it toFairton-Millville Road. 2 miles past thesecond blinker. Look for their greensigns. Blue Spruce, Norway Spruceand Douglas Fir. Open...10–5 (daily),Dec. 1–Dec. 24
Forevergreen Tree Farm, 834 LebanonRd., Rosenhayn, 856-451-9473. FromRte. 55, take Rte. 56W. Turn left at firsttraffic light onto Gershel Avenue. Go1.7 mi. to Lebanon Road. Turn rightonto Lebanon Rd. 3rd house on right.300 trees; You choose, we cut (self-cutting optional). Blue Spruce, NorwaySpruce, Douglas-fir, Scotch Pine.Open...9-5 (Fri, Sat, Sun), Nov. 23–Dec. 23
Greenleaves Christmas Tree Farm, 52Newport Rd., Newport. 856-447-3814,From Millville, follow signs toward air-port. Go past airport. Follow through 4-way stop, appx 3 miles to County Rte.629. Turn left toward Newport/Fortesque. Farm in on left, appx 2miles past railroad tracks.Species: Douglas-fir, Blue Spruce andConcolor Fir.
McDermott's Christmas Tree Farm,130 Roadstown Rd. Shiloh , 856-451-0026. From Salem, Take Rte. 49 Eastinto Shiloh. Right at bend (blinker)onto Roadstown Rd. (Rte. 620). Farmon right 1 mile. From Bridgeton, Rte.49 West, left at bend in Shiloh ontoRoadstown Rd. (Rte. 620).200 trees; Blue Spruce, Colorado BlueSpruce, Eastern White Pine, NorwaySpruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir, FraserFir. Open...9–5 (daily), Nov. 25–Dec. 24.
GLOUCESTER COUNTYBelly Acres Christmas Tree Farm, 665Royal Ave., Franklinville, 856-694-0350.From Rte 55N or S take exit 39B Route40W towards Elmer. Go 1.5 mi. andturn right onto Aura Willow Grove Road(2nd crossroad). Go 1.1 mi. and turnright onto Royal Ave.(2nd right at top ofhill). Go 0.3 mi. to farm, parking onright. 500 trees; Blue Spruce, Douglas-fir, Fraser Fir, Concolor Fir. Open...10–4(Fri., Sat., Sun.), Nov. 26–Dec. 24. Visitwww.bellyacresnj.com
Exley's Christmas Tree Farm, 1535Tanyard Rd., Sewell, 856-468-5949.From North, 295S to 42S to 55S - Exit56B, Come to traffic light, make leftonto Bankbridge Rd. Go to next trafficlight, make left onto Tanyard Rd.Located 1 mi. south on right. FromSouth, 55N - Exit 53, North toWenonah 4th traffic light. Turn right atlight (WaWa, Lukoil). Go 200 yds.,turn left onto Tanyard Rd. We arelocated ¼ mi. down on left. 1,000trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce,White Pine, Douglas-fir, Fraser Fir,Canaan Fir. Open...Nov. 23–Dec. 24(Mon.-Fri. 9–8, Sat. and Sun. 9–5).www.exleyslandscaping.com
Kozy Acres Christmas Tree Farm &Apiary, 510 Fairview Rd., Glassboro,856-307-9642. Located in the heart ofGloucester County, accessible from Rts.55, 47 and 322. Norway Spruce, BlueSpruce, Douglas Fir, Eastern WhitePine, White Fir, White Pine. Open...10–4(weekends only), Nov. 23–Dec. 23.www.exleyslandscaping.com. I
DECEMBER 3 THROUGH 8Nightlife at Bennigan’s. 2196 W.Landis Ave., Vineland, 205-0010.Karaoke Thursdays with Bob Morgan, 9p.m.-close, $3 Heinekens, DJ/DanceParty Fridays 9 p.m.-Close, $3 Coronas.All Sports Packages: MLB Extra Innings,NBA League Pass, NHL Center Ice, andNFL Sunday Ticket. $3 12-oz. CoorsLight & $5 23-oz. Call for RSVP anddetails.
EVERY TUESDAYKaraoke. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S. DelseaDr., Vineland. Sing your heart out. 765-5977.
EVERY WEDNESDAYSalsa Night. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S.Delsea Dr., Vineland. Latin-inspired danceparty. 765-5977.
Country Dancing. The Centerton CountryClub & Event Center, 1022 Almond Rd.,Pittsgrove. 7–11 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5Cumberlads. Seventh Day Baptist Church,East Ave., Shiloh. 7 p.m. Men’s a capellachorus under the direction of GeneTubertini, presents its Christmas concert.825-0511.
EVERY THURSDAYJazz Duos. Annata Wine Bar, BellevueAve., Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Live Jazzfeaturing area's best jazz duos. 6:30 -9:30 p.m. No cover. RSVP recommended.
Magician Kevin Bethea. CentertonCountry Club & Event Center, Ten22 Bar &Grill, 1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-3325. 6–8 p.m. Magician and slight-of-hand illusionist.
Jeff Giuliani of Eleven Eleven. DoubleEagle Saloon, 1477 Panther Rd., Vineland.Live acoustic 7–10 p.m..
DECEMBER 4 THROUGH 8Nightlife at Ten22. Centerton CountryClub & Event Center, The Patio Bar atTen22, 1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-3325. Wed.: Country Night with DJ BobMorgan, 7-11 p.m. Lessons and non-stopdancing (song requests all night) on oneof the largest dance floors in region. $5admission. Thurs: DJ Tommy B 8 p.m., Fri:TBA 9 p.m., Sat: DJ Tommy B 9 p.m.
Nightlife at Ramada. Harry's Pub atRamada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,Vineland, 696-3800. Wed.: Ladies Night,1/2 price appetizers all night. Happy HourMon.-Sat, 4-6 p.m. $1 off alcoholic drinks.Wed.–Sat., live entertainment.
Nightlife at Double Eagle. Double EagleSaloon, 1477 Panther Rd., Vineland. Livemusic every Friday night. NFL SundayTicket Package Turtlestone Brewing Co. ondraft, along with 16 other imported anddomestic beers. Happy Hour daily 3–6 p.m.
DECEMBER 7, 8, AND 9Nightlife at The Rail. The Rail, 1252Harding Hwy, Richland. 697-7245. Fri.: Fame &Fortune. Sat. Mike Hurban. Sun.: NFL Ticket.
Nightlife at Bojo’s. 222 N. High St.,Millville, 327-8011. Tues.: Bike Nite withlive entertainment. Thurs.: Karaoke. Fri.:Mike Bryan Band. Sat.: DJ/band. Daily drinkand food specials.
Nightlife at Old Oar House. Old OarHouse Irish Pub. 123 N. High St., Millville,293-1200. Wed.: Karaoke. Fri.: Kids Don’tBounce 9 p.m., Sat.: Joe Kozak 9 p.m.
EVERY FRIDAYGene Cortopassi. Merighi's Savoy Inn, E.Landis Ave. and Union Rd., Vineland, 691-8051. 6 p.m. Dinner music.www.savoyinn.com.
EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAYTop 40 Dance Party w/ DJ TonyMorris. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S. DelseaDr,, Vineland. All of the most popular main-stream dance music. 765-5977.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7December People. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville. 8 p.m. Thisband of talented, well known celebrityrecording and performing artists performbeloved, well known Christmas tunes in aclassic rock format. Tickets $33 / $31 /$29. 856-327-6400 or www.levoy.net
Pégate a la Risa. Landis Theater, E.Landis Ave., Vineland. 7:30 p.m, Thiscomedy, featuring many talented PuertoRican comedic actors, is the #1 comedyshow in Puerto Rico. The cast includesDanilo Beauchamp, Francis Rosa, AlfonsoAlemán , Alejandro Santiago andEmmanuel Sunshine Logroño. This showincludes comedy of an adult natureappropriate for ages 16 and up. Personsunder 18 should be accompanied by aparent. Tickets: Orchestra $20 |Mezzanine $25. www.landistheater.ocmor 691-1121.
Adelante. Viet Bistro, Cumberland Mall-F 28, 3849 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 825-5001. J. Jody Janetta on drums, StephenTesta on bass and Jack Jez on guitar. 6and 7:45 p.m.
Dominic Mancini Duo with Dan Barry.Bogart’s Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,Millville. Free. Live music 7–9 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8The Allan Harris Band: A Nat KingCole Christmas. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville. 8 p.m. As aGibson Guitar featured artist, Allan andRuby (his constant 4 lb. canine com-panion and the first dog music critic)can frequently be found rehearsing atthe Gibson Hit Factory, and along withThe Allan Harris Band, enjoy playingthe top music clubs in his hometown ofNew York City. Tickets $24.50 / $21.50/ $19.50. 856-327-6400 orwww.levoy.net
Soul of the Season: Patty Lax.Bogart’s Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,Millville. Free. 6–9 p.m.
Adelante. The Sweet Life Bakery, 601 E.Landis Ave., Vineland, 692-5353. J. JodyJanetta on drums, Stephen Testa on bassand Jack Jez on guitar. Sets: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bay-Atlantic Symphony HolidayConcert. Frank Guaracini, Jr. Fine andPerforming Arts Center, CumberlandCounty College, Sherman Ave. andCollege Dr., Vineland. 8 p.m. Festive musicby Bach, Pachelbel, Respighi, Strauss, andothers. Conducted by Music Director JedGaylin. $25 for all seats, concert is free toseason subscribers. Tickets may beordered by calling the Guaracini Fine andPerforming Arts Center box office at 856-692-8499.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9Sister’s Christmas Catechism. LevoyTheatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville. Callfor showtime and ticket prices. 856-327-6400 or http://www.levoy.net
Merritt's Music Student Recital.Bogart’s Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,Millville. Free. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10The Bells of Christmas. PerformingArts Center of the Richard StocktonCollege of New Jersey, GallowayTownship. 7:30 p.m. The South JerseyArea Wind Ensemble presents its 16thannual winter concert. The evening’s pro-gram recalls days of old when churchbells were heard throughout the town incelebration of Christmas. A chorus ofhandbell ringers will enhance the music
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8Old Spirituals and Gospel Concert. Event Center at WheatonArts, 1000Glasstown Rd., Millville. 7:30 p.m. Featuring South Jersey Men's CommunityGospel Choir, pictured, and The Whittington Family, Port Norris, NJ. AdvanceTickets: $10 Adults / $9 Members, 12 and under are free (must have an advanceticket). Concert Day: $15 at the door for everyone. Call 800-998-4552 or 856-825-6800 for tickets, visit wheatonarts.org to purchase online.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT� SINGING AMBASSADORS, GOSPEL CONCERT, SOUL OFTHE SEASON AND NIGHTLIFE AROUND THE REGION.
DECEMBER 8 AND 9Singing Ambassadors ChristmasConcert: Elf 007. ,Vineland HighSchool, Chestnut Ave., Vineland.Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 3p.m. Directed by John Gainfort II.Featuring The Ambassador Kids,Mayor Romano, and several of mem-bers as soloists. Santa will be there,too. Tickets $8 adults and $4 for chil-dren 13–17 and senior citizens. Freefor those 12 and under when accom-panied by a paying adult.
Transportation is available for sen-iors by calling 691-7799.Refreshments can be purchasedbefore the show and during intermis-sion with the proceeds to benefit theC. Olin Fisher/Jodi PaternoScholarship, given each spring tograduating seniors who are enteringthe fields of music and the arts.Tickets available from members ofthe chorus or at the door. 856-825-0330.
and leave all in a festive spirit. Frank L.Kollman will narrate “The Bells ofChristmas,” an inspiring compositionbased on the story of how HenryWadsworth Longfellow wrote the famouscarol," I Heard the Bells On ChristmasDay." Dancers Courtney Recchiuti andAnthony Mauriello will also be featured.Of course, included in the evening’s pro-gram will be a few surprises that willplease family members of all ages.
Known for its dynamic, high-energyconcerts, the 65-member WindEnsemble, with Keith Hodgson conduct-ing, features many of the region’s bestmusicians. Concert admission is $10.Find more information at www.sjawe.comor by calling 609-402-5575.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11Cumberlads. Spring Oak Assisted Living,1611 S. Main Rd., Vineland. 7 p.m. Men’s acapella chorus under the direction of GeneTubertini, presents its Christmas concert.825-0511.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13White Christmas. Landis Theater, E.Landis Ave., Vineland. 7:30 p.m. StarringBing Crosby, Danny Kaye, RosemaryClooney and Vera-Ellen. Featuring musicby Irving Berlin Tickets: $5. www.lan-distheater.ocm or 691-1121.
Cumberlads. NJ Motorsports Park, 1000Dividing Creek Rd., Millville. 6 p.m. Men’sa capella chorus under the direction ofGene Tubertini, presents its Sounds of theSeason concert. Tickets are $30 andinclude a 4-course meal. 825-0511.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14Steel Magnolia’s It’s Christmas Time:A Classic Country Christmas Show.Landis Theater, E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 8p.m. The intimate acoustic duo formatunderscores your favorites from classichymns. Tickets: Orchestra $25 |Mezzanine $40. www.landistheater.ocm or691-1121.
DECEMBER 14 THROUGH 16It's a Wonderful Life: A Live RadioPlay. Little Theatre, Sherman Ave. andthe Blvd., Vineland. 7 p.m. except Sundayat 2 p.m. Cumberland Players stages theadaptation by Joe Landry (from thescreenplay by Frances Goodrich, AlbertHackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling).Tickets $10 and can be purchased atwww.cumberlandplayers.com.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15Cumberlads. Millville Church of theNazarene, 2109 E. Main St., Millville. 7 p.m.Men’s a capella chorus under the directionof Gene Tubertini, presents its Christmasconcert. 825-0511.
DECEMBER 15 AND 16The Nutcracker. Frank Guaracini, Jr. Fineand Performing Arts Center, CumberlandCounty College, Sherman Ave. and CollegeDr., Vineland. Saturday 1 and 5 p.m. andSunday at 2 p.m. VRDC 35th Anniversaryperformance of the holiday classic.Admission is $35 for front orchestra andfront mezzanine, $25 for back orchestraand back mezzanine. $20 tickets are avail-able for senior citizens, students andgroups of 10 or more in the back orchestraor back mezzanine only. To purchase tick-ets visit www.vrdc.org or call 856-691-6059.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17Free Music Lecture. Vineland PublicLibrary, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland.6–7:30 p.m. Bay Atlantic Symphony hosts“Music During and Between the 20thCentury Wars – Irving Berlin to theBeatles and beyond.”
1/2 Way to St. Paddy’s Day. Bennigan’s,2196 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, 205-0010.Celebration on the 17th every month untilFebruary. Featured specials include $2Guinness drafts, $4 Irish Car Bombs, $8BIG Irish Burgers, Sheppard’s Pie, IrishPotatoes & Corn Beef & Cabbage.
Elf 007 TO THE RESCUEVineland High School SouthSaturday, December 8, 7:30 p.m.Sunday, December 9, 3:00 p.m.
Santa will be there
FREE ADMISSIONTO ALL THOSE 12 AND UNDER
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Christmas Concert
Open AuditionsCumberland County College’s
Department of Theatre will present theBroadway musical, Footloose April 11-14, 2013. Open auditions for the pro-duction are set to begin at 5 p.m. onMonday, December 10 in the theatre ofthe Guaracini Performing Arts Center,Sherman Avenue and College Drive.
The show features classic ’80santhems such as “Holding Out for aHero,” “Almost Paradise,” “Let’s Hear It forthe Boy,” and the title track, “Footloose.”
Those auditioning should prepare 32bars from a Broadway show. An accom-panist will be provided (sheet musiconly, no CDs). Singing a song fromFootloose is permitted, and the scorewill be available.
Rehearsals are scheduled to beginon or about February 4, 2013. The pro-duction rehearses 5–8 p.m. onMondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8Soul of the Season. GlasstownArts District, High St., Millville.Horse & Carriage Tickets on Saleat 5:30 p.m. They are sold by timeslots and sell out by 6:00 p.m.Line up at High & Sassafras OR atVillage on High, 501 N. High St.Adults $5, kids under 17 Free. Liveentertainment on every block andtwo 2 stages, one at the GlasstownPlaza and one at Village on High.Santa's Workshop (photos withSanta available) at Village on High.Nutcracker Ballet and LiveMusical Performances at Plaza.Don't miss this annual tradition inMillville's Glasstown Arts District!Free Trolley Service from 6 to9:30 p.m.!SHOPS & GALLERIES OPEN LATE!
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COMMERCIAL TWP5781 Doris Dr., Dorothy M Heritage toCorey Bolling on 10/1/12 for $12,000
DEERFIELD TWP726 Bridgeton Ave., Joseph W Veight, IIIto Rodney A Yamasaki on 10/2/12 for$380,000
HOPEWELL TWP12 Holly Terr., Joseph Scholpp to EricaPoloff on 10/5/12 for $145,000
LAWRENCE TWP19 Edgewood Ave., Constance MarieKenelia to Jeffrey H Hickman, Sr. on10/2/12 for $60,000
MAURICE RVR TWP8 Foxwood Ln., D Larry Hamann to ArthurW Bachman on 10/2/12 for $185,00066 Hesstown Rd., Nancy A Streahle (byAtty.) to Michael McBride on 10/3/12 for$165,000Route 47, Franklin Barry Fisher to KakeRealty LLC on 10/5/12 for $110,000
MILLVILLE316 Cedar St., Virgil Lewis Davis toWilliam Truxton on 10/1/12 for $100,0001204 Geissel Dr., John J Stadler to DinoSpinelli, Jr. on 10/1/12 for $155,000428 Ireland Ave., Citimortgage Inc. (byAtty.) to Michael Tarquinio on 10/2/12 for$47,500116 W Main St., Wesley K Turner (P.Rep.) to Hui P Wang on 10/3/12 for$48,000222 W Main St., Eugene Waterman toFolkstone Properties LLC on 10/3/12 for$50,000125 W Main St., Isabel Yee to Hamlet ALara on 10/3/12 for $65,000206 Howard St., Anthony Nocito toTyone Williams on 10/3/12 for $125,000
604 Brian Ave., LandmarkDevelopment No. 4 LLC to Victor F Sotoon 10/3/12 for $153,5502204 Quince Ln., Patricia T Labonne toJoseph S Seidel on 10/3/12 for$177,00017 Dumont Dr., Sherwood Forest HomesLLC to Alexis Billue on 10/3/12 for$227,400715 E Vine St., Century Savings Bank to715 Vine Street LLC on 10/4/12 for$58,500354 Briar Dr., Sec. of Housing & UrbanDevelopment to Carmel LLC on 10/4/12for $125,676
UPPER DEERFIELD28 Westward Dr., Kimberly J Giryluk(Ind. Atty.) to Isabel Grant (Ind. Atty.)on 10/5/12 for $209,000
VINELAND2680 S Main Rd., Harmony PropertyGroup LLC to EMJ King LLC on 10/1/12for $140,0002169 Brookfield St., Thomas M Loftusto Julie Hurley on 10/1/12 for $186,0001506 S Main Rd., Mary V Frasco (Est.by Exec.) to Coucill D LLC on 10/3/12for $73,00064 Columbia Ave., Lucille Ann Ferus(Adm. Exec.) to Danny Andino on10/3/12 for $111,0002505 Cavallo Dr., Jeffre Celebre to VSAHoldings LLC on 10/3/12 for $155,0001209 W Chestnut Ave., Angel L Ojedato Alejandro Bermudez on 10/3/12 for$155,0001108 Anthony Dr., Gregory Batie toThomas J Dunmore, II on 10/3/12 for$161,00045-47 E Elmer Rd., Beatriz Reyes toFrank J Rybyinski on 10/3/12 for$172,0001265 E Oak Rd., Mary L Puzak toStephanie E Dixon on 10/3/12 for$185,000394 Amanda Ct., Folkstone PropertiesLLC to Eugene Waterman on 10/3/12 for$187,000310 S 3rd & 22s 4th St., Adelfin RGonzalez to Hector Acevedo on 10/3/12for $300,00056 Sandy Ct., EJG Properties atWoodcrest LLC to Robert Aponte on10/4/12 for $222,000848 W Arbor Ave., David Skeels toRaymond Stickelman on 10/5/12 for$169,0001619 N West Ave., John F Vertolli (byAtty.) to South Vineland Little Leagueon 10/5/12 for $210,000
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONSThe following transactions of $20,000 or more were filed with Cumberland County inthe month of October 2012 (transactions may have occurred in an earlier month).Names listed may, in some cases, be those of buyers’ or sellers’ representatives.
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Members of the Greater VinelandChamber of Commerce will get alook at a proposed Magic Sports
Complex of NJ, at the GVCC’s holidayluncheon on Wednesday, December 5. RonNametko, founder of the sports complex,will then go to the planning board for pre-liminary approvals with his plans for a majorindoor/outdoor state-of-the-art facility.Members will learn about the proposed
project, how it may impact their businesses,and opportunities it will offer to promotetheir businesses. The complex will offer ahost of sports-related and recreational andspecial events in southern New Jersey.Outlined in the plan is the construction
of 12 baseball fields of varying sizes, eightsoftball fields, four soccer/lacrosse fields,six regulation tennis courts, including a1,000-seat tennis area, a 400-meter eight-lane outdoor track/soccer/lacrosse fieldwith seating for 2,500 people, outdoor
faciliities including sand volleyball courts,basketball courts and children’s play-grounds throughout the grounds, and anathlete’s village with housing for up to3,000 athletes.The crown jewel is a planned 10,000-seat
Monolithic Dome, which will house anindoor track, basketball courts, and flexibleseating to adapt to various events.Phase 2 of the proposed project includes
a 5,000-room hotel complete with a confer-ence center and three restaurants and a50,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, alongwith a seven-acre outdoor waterpark andan office and fitness center.Magic Sports Complex of NJ is a new
member of the chamber and they are inter-ested in partnering with fellow members.The luncheon will also feature the
Madrigal Singers of Vineland High. Specialthanks to 2012 Corporate Sponsors—Comcast,English Septic, and South Jersey Healthcare.
DECEMBER 18—TUESDAYASKYOUR LEGISLATOR DAY.GVCC Office, 11 a.m. Talk One-on-Onewith Assemblyman Milam, FreeholderDirector Kirstein, and Vineland MayorRomano. By Appointment Only.
JANUARY 14—MONDAYPOWER HOUR MEET & GREET.Esposito's Maplewood III. 5:30 p.m.Members Only.
JANUARY 17—THURSDAYGENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCH-EON. Ramada of Vineland, 11:45 a.m."Economic Outlook for 2013" with DavidKotok of Cumberland Advisors.$20 members, $30 non-members.
JANUARY 24—THURSDAYWOMEN’S PROFESSIONALLUNCHEON. Bennigan’s. 12 noon."Public Speaking." $15. Members only.
CHAMBER EVENTS:Registration required for all GVCCmeetings/events. Call 691-7400.
Chamber members get a look at the $350M sportscomplex proposed for a Lincoln Avenue site in Vineland.
David Kotok of Cumberland Advisors is amuch-sought-after speaker on the U.S.and world economies.
Sports ComplexUnveiled
Kotok to AddressChamber NextMonth
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On Thursday, January 17, GVCC mem-bers will hear about the “EconomicOutlook for 2013” from homegrown, butworld-renowned economist David R.Kotok. He last spoke to the group in May2011, so his insights on the economy bothhere and abroad since then are eagerlyanticipated.
Kotok cofounded CumberlandAdvisors in 1973 and has been its ChiefInvestment Officer since inception. Heholds a B.S. in economics from TheWharton School of the University ofPennsylvania, an M.S. in organizationaldynamics from The School of Arts andSciences at the University ofPennsylvania, and a masters in philoso-phy from the University of Pennsylvania.
Kotok’s articles and financial marketcommentary have appeared in The NewYork Times, The Wall Street Journal,Barron's, and other publications. He is afrequent guest on financial televisionincluding Bloomberg Television, CNBC,and Fox. He also contributes to radio net-works such as NPR and media organiza-tions like Bloomberg Radio among others.He has authored two books including thebestseller From Bear to Bull with ETFs.
Kotok currently serves as a Directorand Program Chairman of the GlobalInterdependence Center (GIC)(www.interdependence.org), whose mis-sion is to encourage the expansion ofglobal dialogue and free trade in order toimprove cooperation and understandingamong nation states, with the goal ofreducing international conflicts andimproving worldwide living standards.Mr. Kotok chairs its Central BankingSeries, and organized a five-continent dia-logue held in Philadelphia, Paris, Zambia(Livingstone), Hanoi, Singapore, Prague,Cape Town, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Rome,Milan, Tallinn, and Santiago, Chile.
Details of the meeting are in the box atright.
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Welcome MessageHere we are in the middle of the holi-
day season! I hope you were able to joinus for the chamber’s Holiday Celebrationon December 5. Because we have to pre-pare this newsletter a week in advance ofpublication, the report on that luncheonwill be in our January issue.At the end of this month, we will be
mailing out your new MembershipDiscount Cards for 2013. Many membersoffer discounts to other members andthis card will allow you to take advan-tage of them. If you don’t currently offerany discounts to fellow members and
would like to,please call us at856-691-7400 andwe’ll help youset it up on ourwebsite. Whendoing any kindof business,shopping, eatingout or looking for a referral, rememberto be loyal to your chamber members!On behalf of the chamber’s Board of
Directors and staff, we wish you andyour families a safe and joyous holidayseason!
— Dawn Hunter, Executive Director
THE PEOPLEWHO MAKETHE CHAMBER A DYNAMICBUSINESS ADVOCACY GROUPWho
Gail Marino (pictured, right) of Bay Atlantic FederalCredit Union has been promoted to CEO/President.
Rone Funeral Service Celebrating 80th Year Anniversary
Cumberland County Guidance Center is celebrating 50years.
Allen Associates, a family-owned and operated businessspecializing in employee benefits and financial services ispleased to announce that John Bartuccio (pictured, left) wasrecognized in the November issue of Philadelphia Magazinefor receiving the 2012 Philadelphia Select Wealth Managersaward. Bartuccio has also been honored as one of the firstGold Advisors by Forbes Financial Advisors. The ForbesFinancial Advisors are a premier platform introducing profes-sional financial advisors to potential investors.
Some of the winners from the Tri-Chamber Business Expo—Brian Flaim of BCProcessing, won a 2 hour rental from Al & Sam’s Canoe & Kayak Rentals. AnnFagotti of Bollinger Insurance Solutions, won a 1/10 ad in Our Town Magazine. DanAyars of Dan Ayars Landscaping won a $25 Swanson Hardware gift certificate.Tamara Ciccioli of Bridgeton Onized Federal Credit Union, won a free BluetoothHeadset from Swanson Communications.
CONGRATULATIONS to These Chamber Members:
Don’t forget, you can get your business recognized by
getting a business to “Join the Bunch!”
“JOIN THE BUNCH” MEMBERSHIP DRIVE,NOVEMBER 2012:
Michele Low of The Grapevine Newspaper recruited newmember Hernando’s Pharmacy!
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Designer Wraps has recently renewedits membership for its one-year anniver-sary with the Greater Vineland Chamberof Commerce. There are many opportu-nities that the GVCC offers to help busi-nesses grow and succeed.
“We enjoy the networking opportuni-ties with the GVCC. It has a tremendouseffect on our business,” says Sean Tomlin,President of Designer Wraps. “If youwant to grow your business, you need tojoin the GVCC. The networking alone isworth it.”
Designer Wraps began in 2006 andspecializes in the design, production, andinstallation of custom vehicle wraps andgraphics. “Our quality, customer service,certification, and expertise help our busi-ness stand out from others in this field,”says Tomlin.
More of Designer Wraps’ servicesinclude wall murals, graphics, car styling,color changes, and colored chrome wrapsfor racing, commercial, and personalvehicles. Their business covers theGreater Philadelphia Area and offersnationwide service. More information canbe found at www.designwraps.com andwww.facebook.com/designerwraps.
Member Highlight -Designer Wraps
Above: Tomlin (r.) and an employee applya chrome wrap to a Lamborghini Gallardo.According to Tomlin, this is the first-evercolored chrome wrap in the United States.
Everything Seniors& Caregivers NeedAll Under One Roof!We Provide:
A Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) sponsored by South Jersey Healthcare.PACE participants may be fully and personally liable for the costs of unauthorized or out-of-SJH LIFE program services.
GVCC Member to Member Discount HighlightPrudential and the YMCA teamed up recently to promote the Plymouth Rock
Assurance discount program offered to members of the Greater VinelandChamber of Commerce. Steven Schiavo and Delilah Matos of Prudential set up atable at the YMCA toinform the employeesthere about the GVCCmember-to-member dis-counts they offer them.If you are interested inhaving Prudential/Plymouth RockAssurance visit yourcompany, contact StevenSchiavo at 856-691-7765.
Dawn Hunter/GVCC,Delilah Matos andSteven Schiavo (ofPlymouth Rock).
MEET BRIAN HARRIS – GVCC’S NEW INTERNWelcome to Brian Harris — our new administrative assistant intern! Brian is a full-
time student at Cumberland County College studying Business Management. Heserves as Treasurer for the college’s Business and Finance Club and Vice Presidentfor the Iota Upsilon chapter of the national busi-ness honor society, Alpha Beta Gamma.
Brian lives in Millville and is a 2011 graduate ofMillville Senior High School. He works as a SalesAssociate at Old Navy in the Cumberland Malland also works helping a family member renovatetheir house. Outside of work and school, Brian’shobbies include reading, technology, exercising,and spending time with friends and family.
Brian’s interest in business management start-ed after reading about his favorite tech compa-nies and was also influenced by his parents.Some of his inspirations include Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, social media expert, GaryVaynerchuck, and venture capitalist, Guy Kawasaki.
After graduation from Cumberland County College next spring, Brian plans oncontinuing his studies in business management with a bachelor’s degree, and possi-bly furthering his education with a master’s degree after that. Please be sure to sayhello to Brian at an upcoming event and welcome him to the GVCC organization.
THE PEOPLEWHO MAKETHE CHAMBER A DYNAMICBUSINESS ADVOCACY GROUPWho
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turkey drive was an amazing team effortand success again this year. Despite sev-eral major obstacles to overcome, such asthe sluggish economy and HurricaneSandy, co-founders Steve Plevins andAlex Kaganzev still managed to puttogether an extraordinary team effort.With much assistance, they collected1,184 turkeys (including frozen turkeysand monetary donations for the pur-chase of frozen turkeys), 126 pies, fourlarge boxes of fresh produce, hundredsof canned goods, and numerous cook-ies/pastries.
In comparison, 330 turkeys were col-lected the first year, 550 the second year,and 728 last year.
The majority of these donations weregiven to the local Salvation Army for dis-tribution in Cumberland and Gloucestercounties. A sizable amount was given toRon Zold, owner of Venice Italian Eateryin Pitman. Project Thanksgiving had aworking agreement with Zold this yearto provide him with as much food aspossible, then he prepared it and provid-ed free Thanksgiving Day dinners at hisrestaurant to veterans and their familiesas a way of saying “Thank you for serv-ing our country.”
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LEGISLATIVE CORNERWe work hard on your behalf to fight for legis-
lation that supports your business and promoteseconomic growth in our area. Our Legislative andGreen Initiatives Committee are holding a jointmeeting in December to examine several “green”legislative bills that are active. Listed below are just a few of those bills.Go to www.njleg.state.nj.us for more details on the following bills:• A711 – Requires adoption of certain rules and regulations by DCA and DEP con-
cerning blue roofs and green roofs.• A3368 – Appropriates $45 million from “2009 Green Acres Fund” and $12 million
from “2009 Blue Acres Fund” for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conser-vation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.• A3406 – Provides for $5 million rebate program for purchase and installation of
residential compressed natural gas vehicle fueling stations and electric vehicle charg-ing stations using funds from societal benefits charge.• A3416 – Provides certain exemptions from sales and use tax for hybrid electric
vehicles, compressed natural gas vehicles, and equipment used for refueling orrecharging certain vehicles.
NEWS FROM AND ABOUTCHAMBER MEMBERSWhat
The Greater VinelandChamber of CommerceProudly Sponsors thisEvent, to be held onSaturday, February 2, at 7p.m. at The Greenview Inn/ Eastlyn Golf Course.Tickets $45.
Please join us in hon-oring the brave men andwomen who protect ourcommunity. The majorityof our Vineland firefight-ers are volunteers; theyrisk their lives for oursafety every time we needthem. Place an ad in theprogram book or be asponsor. Express yourgratitude.
PROGRAM BOOK:Back Cover Ad - $300Inside Back Cover Ad -$250Inside Front Cover Ad -$250Full Page Ad - $150 Size:4.5” W X 7.5” HHalf Page Ad - $100 Size:4.5” W X 3.75” HQuarter Page Ad - $50Size: 4.5” W X 2” HSupporter Listing - $25*Advertisements must besubmitted no later thanJanuary 10, 2013. Adsmust be submitted elec-tronically in jpeg or wordformat.
SPONSORSHIPS:EVENT SPONSOR-$800Your banner promi-
nently displayed, a fullpage ad, two dinner reser-vations and acknowledge-ment at the event.SPONSOR A FIRE-
FIGHTER & GUEST - $80Cover the cost of din-
ner for a firefighter andtheir guest.
We accept cash, checkspayable to: GreaterVineland Chamber ofCommerce, and all majorcredit cards (call our officeat 856-691-7400 / Fax(856) 691-2113 /www.vinelandchamber.org
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DECEMBER 8 AND 9SINGING AMBASSADORSCHRISTMAS CONCERT "ELF 007"Vineland High School South,Chestnut Ave. Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sun.3 p.m. Adults $8 Children 13-17 andSeniors $4. Children 12 and underare free accompanied with an adult.Tickets are available from any chorusmember or at the door.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12LECTURE ON DIABETES.Center for Diagnostic Imaging, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Free to attend but registra-tion is required by calling 794-1700.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13LANDIS THEATER "WHITECHRISTMAS" (1954)7:30 p.m. 691-1121or visitwww.landistheater.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14STEEL MAGNOLIA IT'SCHRISTMAS. 8 p.m. Orchestra $25Mezzanine $40 691-1121 or visitwww.landistheater.com
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15SHAWN COLVIN AT LANDISTHEATER 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 &$50. For tickets call 691-1121 or visitwww.landistheater.com
DECEMBER 15 AND 22BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. FinishLine Pub, NJ Motorsports Park, 8000Dividing Creek Rd., Millville. Children12 and under are $8, adults and chil-dren 13+ are $10. All children mustbe accompanied by a paying adult.Children under 2 admitted free. Ticketswill be $12 at the door. RSVP at 856-327-7268 or [email protected].
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16FAMILY MATINEE ATTHE LANDISTHEATER - BEAUTY AND THEBEASTFor information call 691-1121or visitwww.landistheater.com
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18FREE MUSIC LECTURE. VinelandPublic Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave.,Vineland. 6–7:30 p.m. Learn about theeffects of history on music during thelast two centuries; lecture by Paul M.Somers, sponsored by the Bay-Atlantic Symphony.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18VINELAND’S RUN-OFF ELECTION.Vineland’s Mayor and five CouncilMembers will be elected.
Greater Vineland Chamber ofCommerce
EVENTSSee p. 1 for a listing of GVCC events
Bennigan’s Cookies &Milk With SantaCumberland County College’sBusiness and Finance Club ishosting a fundraiser atBennigan’s restaurant onLandis Avenue in Vineland onSunday, December 9, from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. A $5 donationper child includes cookies,milk, and a picture with Santa,a surprise “goodie” bag, and afree Bennigan’s kid’s lunchcoupon. The fundraiser willhelp the Business and FinanceClub raise money for events atthe college that will help pro-vide students the necessaryskills needed for success in thebusiness field.
Rudco Products 15th Annual Toy DriveIt’s time for Rudco Products’ 15th Annual Toy Drive benefiting the
children of South Jersey Hospital, St. Christopher’s Hospital inPhiladelphia, Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP) and othercharitable organizations in South Jersey.
Rudco is teaming up with The Dream Foundation, a continuing year-round endeavor of Mark & Gina Rudolph, to assist families in theDelaware Valley with ill children. Relying on the generosity of corporateand private donations as well as the sale of awareness bracelets, TheDream Foundation provides assistance to those families financiallyoverwhelmed by a child’s illness.
Donations of unwrapped toys for kids of all ages are being collectedat Rudco Products, 114 E. Oak Road (at the Boulevard), Vineland, NJ 8a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. Monetary donations can be mailed to Rudco at POBox 705, Vineland, NJ 08362
Additional Drop Locations:Novick Auto Mall, Villa Fazzolari, Landi’s Pools & Games, Berrymans
Branch, Swanson Hardware, ShopRite Millville, Members 1st CreditUnion, Rossi Honda, Marciano’s Restaurant, Merighi’s Savoy Inn, TheMaplewood, Andrea Trattoria, 5 Points Restaurant, The Grapevine,Vineland Board of Education, and Premier Orthopaedics.
The deadline for the Toy Drive this year is December 21.
Swim With SantaThe YMCA of Vineland has
scheduled its popular Swimwith Santa annual outing forFriday, December 7. This willbe held from 6 to 8 p.m. at theY. It will include not only pooltime with Mr. Claus, but snacksand swimming. Participants areasked to reregister by 12/6.The cost is $4 per person forfacility members, $8 for pro-gram members, and $12 fornonmembers. Prices are basedon a family of four (each personbeyond that will be charged$2). Kids may have their phototaken with Santa for $3.
Please bring a nonperishable
food item as a donation. Thiswill help the Y provide supportto local families in need duringthe holidays.
Bathing suits are requiredfor swimming. Children must beaccompanied by an adult; kidsunder age eight need an adultswimming with them. 856-691-0030 or visit the Y at 1159 EastLandis Avenue, in Vineland.
Ten-year-old Lilyana Ramosenjoyed last year’s Swim withSanta event.
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WhereMeet & Greet at Utopia Salon and Day SpaA Power Hour Meet & Greet was held on November 12 at Utopia Salon and Day Spa at 510 N. East Avenue in Vineland.
The next Power Hour Meet & Greet is set for 5:30–7 p.m. on December 6 at Harry's Pub (Ramada Inn, 2216W. LandisAve.). Join us for great networking. Members only. Free to attend, but registration is required. Don’t miss out on thechance to meet up with fellow businesspeople and promote your business.
A large crowd of GVCC members turned out for the ThePower Hour Meet & Greet at Utopia Salon and Day Spa inmid-November. Attendees were treated to tasty food andbeverages as well as various spa and salon services.
The November 12 Meet & Greet Power Hour was hosted byUtopia Salon & Day Spa owners Lynn and David Crescenzo(pictured, top center and with their staff above).
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Member-to-MemberDiscountsAs a member you can take advantage ofthese discounts! Just log-in on our web-site www.vinelandchamber.org for detailson each member’s offer. Member-to-Member Discounts are offered by:
• Achieve Physical Therapy & Fitness, LLC• Advantage Occupational Medicine• Avalon Carpet, Tile, & Flooring• Bill Wahl Supply Inc.• Bob Morgan Entertainment• Burger King / SMS Enterprises• Centerton Country Club• CertaPro Painting of South Jersey• CK Mesa Mainline Realty• Comcast• Computer Troubleshooters• Comtek Solutions, Inc.• Cooper Wellness Center
• Cumberland County Improvement Authority• D Electric Motors, Inc.• Designer Wraps• Diamonds & Design, The MariaCollection• Dondero’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry• English Sewage Disposal, Inc.• Evolutions for Conscious Living• Exhibit Systems International, Inc.• Eye Associates• J.C. Erlich Co., Inc.• Johnson Design Associates Inc.• Landi Pools & Games• LaTorre Hardware Inc.• Laury Services• Lilliston Ford• Mainiero’s Inc.• Merighi’s Savoy Inn, Inc.• Morey’s Piers• New Jersey Motorsports Park• Parrish Self Storage
• Parrish Sign Company• Phoenix Business Forms, Inc.• Press of Atlantic City, The• Prudential Financial – Steven J. SchiavoCLU, CHFC, LUTCF, CLTC• Ramada Inn Vineland• Rental City, LLC• Rienzi Bridal Salon• RKB Wealth Management, LTD• Ron Jaworski’s Running Deer Golf Club• Route 55 Self Storage• RV Financial Services, LLC
• Servicemaster to the Rescue• Sexton’s Equipment Rental, Inc.• Shop Rite Liquors• Sir Speedy Printing of Vineland• Tamagnista Video Solutions, LLC• Univision• UPS• Western Pest Services• Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center• Wingate by Wyndham• YMCA of Vineland
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