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With widespread flooding from spring rains, the need for Wastewater
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Three veterans were guest speakers in Mrs. Terry Kuhnreich’s Search
for Conscience classes at Vineland High School South. Stephen area is a unique organization with Households unable to afford routine mainte-
Acocella, a Marine, spoke about his still vivid recollections of Pearl unique goals. The non-profit nance for their septic systems will have the services
Harbor, Guadalcanal, and Okinawa. Jack Trevethan, a WWII vet who Wastewater Eco-Charities was created provided by a contractor selected by Eco-Charities
later served in the Korean War, said he still has nightmares of Pearl by English Septic to advocate environmentally through a bidding process and the cost will be
Harbor, where he watched friends burned alive. Later in the war, sound wastewater management services to low- absorbed by the organization, paid for by a combi-
Trevethan saw Winston Churchill, with his signature cigar, and income households. The organization currently nation of private donations and public funding.
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt aboard his ship. Jack Adams, a provides educational services. By the end of 2010, it Joe Garner, executive director of Eco-Charities,
Vietnam veteran, said he could identify with what the World War II
hopes to be providing grants for septic maintenance is also general manager of English Septic, both
veterans were saying.
to qualifying households, including senior citizens, Continued on page 18
Kneeling, from left: Arlene Rodriguez, Tabitha Martinez, Paula Marie Hill,
Brittney Ramos and David Cohen. Second row: Lauren Castellini, Nicole
These volunteers helped with Wastewater Eco-Charities’ improvements to the walking track and
Massari, Kuhnreich, Tucker, Trevethan, Acocella, Dr. Thomas McCann, and
sprucing up of Holly City Family Center last month. From left: Andrea Venaman, Jamie Wilson, Joe Garner,
Adams. Back row: Marquee Hartsfield, Alysha Felty, Ali Leonelli, Sean
Smith, Chelsea Webb, Alexandra Haar, Alex Israel, Alex Rodriguez, Piotr Alex Garber, Ricky Ryan, Barbara McOscar, Viola Carson, Karen DenBleyker, and Janet Reeves.
Grudzien, Rachel Forte, Jaden, Emily Dooley, and Savannah Bassett.
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Boys & Girls Club Visits Clay College
I Faces in the News Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Vineland recently made a visit to Clay College in Millville for
an educational/art field trip made possible by the Club's Fund-A-Dream initiative. Club members
were given a demon-
stration on pottery mak-
ing and were able to
CGS Family Support Organizaton Speaks to Service Clubs create their own pinch
The CGS Family Support Organization recently made a presentation to members of the pots. Clay College is a
Vineland Service Clubs Council at its monthly meeting held at the Vineland YMCA. Teresa spacious facility
Dimitri of CGS spoke about the services offered by equipped with 15 pot-
the organization, which includes education/advoca- tery wheels and four
cy, peer support, support groups, and youth part- kilns. The gallery locat-
nerships. CGS is devoted to ensuring that families ed at the entrance
of children with special and emotional and behav- showcases the work of
ioral challenges are provided with compassionate students as well as
community-based and culturally sensitive care. local and regional
Pictured here is Vineland Service Clubs President artists. The studio is
Shirley Burke, left, presenting a certificate of open every day and is
appreciation to Teresa Dimitri of CGS Family available for students to
Support Organization. For more information on work outside of class
Vineland Service Clubs Council, call 692-2581. time. Clay College is
bustling during classes
and Third Fridays, an ongoing celebration in the Millville Arts District. The Club's Fund-A-Dream
In Memoriam of my Mom, Eloisa Ramos,
Program identifies Club members that might have a special interest or talent to benefit from an
on her first anniversary, May 24, 2009-10. experience or opportunity that will take them one step closer to achieving a life goal.
I little knew when I woke that morning,
The sorrow the day would bring, Prince Montesi, left, and Anthony Cruz from the Boys & Girls Club enjoy making a pottery creation of
The call was sudden, the shock severe, their own at Clay College.
To part with one I loved so dear.
Sometimes it’s hard to understand
Why some things have to be.
More Faces in the News on pages 6 and 8.
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Posthumous Award honor to recognize him with this award.”
New Jersey native G. Benjamin Laury was Although thousands of dealers across
honored posthumously by Carrier Corp., a the country represent Carrier brand prod-
part of United Technologies Corp., with its ucts, fewer than 1,200 surpass the high
Dealer Hall of Fame Award at the 2010 standards defined by the company to qual-
Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer (FAD) ify as a Factory Authorized Dealer, and
conference in Tampa, Florida. The coveted among those, G. Benjamin Laury is one of
lifetime achievement award is given each only three to be inducted into the Hall of with his sons until he retired at age 89. ices including air purification systems,
year to a select few who, as dealers having Fame this year. He was active in his community and geothermal heating and air conditioning,
represented Carrier as their primary brand Upon return to southern New Jersey in church and is missed by many for his plumbing, 24-hour emergency service, oil
for more than 20 years, have shown a his- 1945 after serving in the Army Air Corps spirit of optimism and genuine concern and gas furnaces, natural gas and more.
tory of valuable leadership. during World War II, G. Benjamin Laury for others. G. Benjamin Laury passed For more information, visit
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father,” said Ben Laury, son of G. sell and support air conditioning equip- ues today under the leadership of his In the photos: Ben Laury, Ted Laury, and John
Benjamin Laury and owner of Laury ment. In his nearly 65 years of business, sons, Ben and Ted, and his son-in-law, Bucolo accept the Carrier Hall of Fame Award on
Heating. “Through his hard work and he trained and mentored more than 1,000 John Bucolo. behalf of the late G. Benjamin Laury. Right: Ben
dedication, he was able to offer technical employees on the benefits and strengths Laury Heating, with offices in Vineland Laury gives a heartfelt acceptance speech.
knowledge, compassion and a positive of the Carrier brand and the importance and Salem, was founded by Charles Laury
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“The Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame was recognized as a model Carrier dealer
when he was inducted into the Comfort
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who exhibit enthusiasm, loyalty and
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the same leadership skills as Willis won awards for top dealer performance
Carrier, the founder of our company and
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installed slightly incorrectly. security, maintenance, cafeteria workers) But they did negotiate. And they do
Well, as it turned out the fridge was no continue to be the scapegoats. have contracts.
problem, aside from the inconvenience to The fact that the police and firefighter The problem is that not all of the elected
my wife’s son and his buddies who did the unions have joined the fight is making the officials who sat across from the union
actual moving and heavy lifting. governor’s fight much more difficult negotiators acted in our best interest and
Plus, my wife got a valuable lesson in
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*AI>AN 5 to 10 p.m. The rain date will be Sunday, June Holiday Parade on November 27. You can
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followed by a cruise up and down the Avenue. child’s 5x7 portrait-oriented (not landscape-
In addition, lots of food will be available. oriented) photo with a completed registration
Watch for more information. You can also call form to the Main Street Vineland office, 603
Bruce Shaw of Corvettes Unlimited at 691- E. Landis Ave., by July 30 to enter. A one-dol-
0012 or the Main Street Vineland office. lar donation casts your vote for your favorite
Vineland Seafood Festival—Returning Little Miss/Mister Cherry Tomato and pro-
for its third year and planned for Saturday, ceeds benefit Main Street Vineland for down-
July 17 (rain date: Sunday, July 18) from 3 to town revitalization. People can vote as often
8 p.m., this is downtown Vineland’s own as they like. Submitted photos cannot be
“bash at the beach.” The 600 block of Landis returned. Voting will take place at the
Avenue will be the place to be with plenty of VDID/Main Street Vineland office during the
seafood dishes from Vineland’s finest restau- week and at Main Street Vineland events. The
rants and fresh food vendors, plus live music. crowning will take place at the BBQ, Chili ’n
Admission is free, other than the price of the Cheesesteak Cook-Off on September 25. This
food and merchandise. Takeouts will be avail- year’s winners will be joined on the float at
able. While seafood will be the main attrac- the Holiday Parade by a very special guest!
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addition, you will be able to dance to great away from the holiday weekend festivities to
music on an incredible manmade beach right come out for Vineland’s Memorial Day Parade
on Landis Avenue. on Monday, May 31, starting at 10 a.m. The
BBQ, Chili ’n Cheesesteak Cook-Off— parade will proceed down Landis Avenue,
If you liked the Ribs ’n Chili Cook-Off the starting at Myrtle Street and will stop for a cer-
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past three years, you’re going to love this emony at the Sailors’ Monument in the mini-
new version—now including ribs and park at Landis Avenue and the Boulevard. It
other barbequed items, as well as will then progress to Veterans Circle in Landis
cheesesteaks. The event is planned for Park. This is the time we take each year to
Saturday, September 25 (rain date: honor those who gave their lives defending our
Sunday, September 26), from 4 to 8 p.m., country, and this great event deserves every-
on the 500 and 600 blocks of Landis one’s support. I
Avenue. Participate in the voting for your
favorite or buy full servings at reasonable For more information on VDID/Main
prices. A panel of judges will select their Street Vineland’s “endless summer” of
own winners. Local and regional rock, events and activities, call 794-8653 or visit
country, and blues groups will provide a www.mainstreetvineland.org.
I Gabriel’s Horn
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East Vineland
Uncle Ricky’s is a local icon, not just for its old-time
Now Open!
Now 18 Holes!
O
ne of the very finest benefits beguiling aromas of cookery.
about covering food, dining Expecting a standard burger and fries
and restaurants is the oppor- menu, we couldn’t help but be impressed
tunity to discover and praise with the detailed, somewhat quirky bill of
deserving ventures doing something well, fare. At a colleague’s urging, we sampled a
particularly if it’s markedly different from superlative prime rib and provolone Featuring:
the norm. cheese sandwich, dished up on bread from Only 8 Frozen Yogurt, No Fat, No Sugar Added sweetened
East Vineland’s Uncle Ricky’s Outdoor Philly’s favorite bakery, Le Bus. The meat with fructose, for Lactose Intolerance. * 2 Flavors of No Sugar
Added, Hand-dipped Ice Cream * Slush * Gelatis
Bar and Grill (470 East Wheat Road) cer- was tender and moist, retaining an optimal * Water Ice *32 Flavors Hand-dipped Ice Cream * Cotton
tainly fits that description in both cate- amount of sweet, natural liquid. Candy * Ice Cream Cakes * Hot Dogs * Pulled Pork Barbecue
gories. Located on the same property as Fiocchi, contacted for a phone interview Sandwiches & Much More!
20-year-old Wheat Road Golf, the epony- several days later, told us that Uncle Ricky’s NEW - Cheesesteak Sliders
has “become an instant suc- (You've Got To Try Them!)
cess,” adding “farmers love it,
they can come to the outdoor Original Home of the Monster Milkshake
bar for lunch with dirt on their All of Our Ice Cream Is Homemade Fresh Daily on the Premises
shoes.” N.W. Blvd. & Garden Rd. Vineland, NJ 856-692-1104
To us, that is high praise
indeed.
There is an old adage,
which allows that if you want CUMBERLAND
to know where to eat in a new COUNTY’S FINEST
town, watch the truck drivers SEAFOOD
and go there. We’d amend that RESTAURANT
mous Uncle is Ricky Fiocchi, for our own locality, changing truck driv- SINCE 1975
owner/operator of both businesses, along ers to farmers.
with wife Mary Jane. Think about it: Who has a better under-
A veteran entrepreneur, Ricky, along standing of what makes extraordinary food
with father Edo, established nearby that those who selflessly provide the ingre-
Fiocchi Tire Center in 1961. He further dients for the rest of us lucky folks?
mentions that a large number of recipes Other hearty midday fare includes
employed in the restaurant’s surprisingly Poorboys—composed of both chicken and LUNCH ON Fried Seafood Platters,
diverse menu are family originals. pork—sausage, rib and fish sandwiches Salads, Hot & Cold Subs,
THE HOUSE
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Founded in 2007, the place has an old- plus plenty of standard tavern deep-fried
time roadhouse feel, with a cool, serpen- craves like wings, shrimp, and calamari. Pizza, Stromboli,
tine 35-person capacity bar plus unlimited Even the burgers are unique, hand- Jumbo Party Wings
al fresco seating on cozy picnic benches. crafted in-house to fit their bread, a rec- Buy 1 Get 1 Free
This service area, enclosed by multiple tangular-shaped torpedo roll. Buy 1 Entrée from our Regular
screens and “tons of heaters” according to Fiocchi allows “We don’t buy frozen Lunch Menu only & get 1 free
Fiocchi, didn’t miss a single day this year, burgers, we make it all ourselves.” of equal or lesser Value,
despite the snowiest winter in decades. That attitude carries on with dinner The Lesser value is free.
The structure itself is a bit deceptive, selections, which tilt toward Italy, but still WITH THIS COUPON.
set back from the road a bit, looking include steaks, ribs, plenty of seafood and COUPON EXP. 6/19/10
Try Our Famous Homemade
almost like a custard stand. A dark green value-oriented nightly additions.
roof and beige color scheme in the main Monday and Tuesday, that means all
Gift Certificates PEPPERONI BREAD!
building—housing the kitchen and take you can eat Dungeness crabs, steamed
Make the
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away windows—gives way to the tropical- with a choice of Old Bay or aglio olio, over Mon.-Thur. 10 am - 10 pm
themed patio bar on the left side. pasta. Wednesday is Italian night, usually
Perfect Gift!
Fri. 10 am-12 am • Sat. 10 am - 11 pm
On the balmy Friday afternoon we a house-made lasagna or ravioli. 1554 S. Delsea Dr., Sun. 11 am - 10 pm
stopped, regulars were making themselves Thursday’s feature is surf and turf— Vineland
comfortable at the bar during an extended New York strip steak combined with lob- 607 Chestnut Ave. Vineland, NJ 08360
lunch hour. A welcome, southwestern ster—and on Saturday, one of the region’s
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Celebrate Your Graduate In Style I Recipe Corner
Continued from previous page
{ LISA ANN DiNUNZIO }
for 2010 at most reasonably priced prime rib dinners,
B O OK
EARLY
Fiocchi replies: “I’m very active in there,”
but also praises employee Lori DeCarlo’s
culinary contributions.
One item that immediately caught our
Recipe Remix
SP ACE IS eye was their Cornish game hen dinner. Vegetables, cooked correctly, can yield
FILLING UP! Fiocchi says the idea for this dish came
nutrition to keep you healthy.
G
reetings! We know fruits and veg- few minutes depending on size/thickness of
etables are good for our health, but fruit/vegetables, then quickly taken out and
did you know that you can lose put into an ice water bath to stop the cooking,
some of the vital nutrients, antioxi- and to help retain their color.
Graduation Party Specials dants and anticancer properties if they’re not Grilling—Way to add great grilled flavor
Available for June, July, & August prepared or cooked properly? It’s important to and markings to vegetables or fruit while pre-
Summer Party Specials rinse fruits and vegetables with water and/or a serving most of the nutrients.
Have Your Party in June, July, or August & natural vegetable/fruit wash, and to keep the
Receive any one of the following items skins on, if possible. Many fruit and vegetable This recipe was submitted by
complimentary. Choices to include:
Carving Stations, Shrimp Bowl, peels contain vitamins, minerals and fiber, so Whitney Jacobs.
Omelette Station, or Dessert Table. rinse tender fruit and vegetables well, and gen-
SAVE BIG & IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS! tly scrub if they have thick skin (like potatoes). Roasted Potatoes & Garlic
Prices starting at $21.95 Cut out any bad or bruised areas from fruits 3 pounds small red skin potatoes
(including tax & grat.) about because “I wanted something I and vegetables, and use healthy cooking meth- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Start adding up what it will cost you to do
all the work yourself & see the savings! could do fast.” ods to preserve nutrients. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- MINIMUMS APPLY - Unlike most, Uncle Ricky’s doesn’t One cooking method that is not recom- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
20% 3 PM to 10 PM
Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 9pm • Sun. 11 am - 9 pm
WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS
OFF
Sunday thru Thursday
Not to be combined with any other offer
With this Coupon Exp. 6/14/10 Not Valid on Holidays
(856) 691-8051 PH: 856-691-8899 FAX: 856-691-8688 • 1843 E. Wheat Rd. (East of Main Rd.) Vineland
friends at bar. Daily lunch and dinner. Rd., Vineland, 691-5438. Call for lunch and
EATING OUT Big John’s Pizza Queen, 1383 S. Main Rd.,
Vineland, 205-0012. Featuring “Gutbuster” a
dinner specials. Soft ice cream and cakes
year-round. Mon.-Sat 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Familiar Faces…Friendly Service
Welcome To
From fine dining to lunch spots to bakeries,
the area has choices to satisfy any appetite.
Call for hours.
21-oz. burger, pizza, wings, subs, dinners.
Bojo’s Ale House, 222 N. High St., Millville,
327-8011. All food is homemade, including
the potato chips.
DeLeo’s Good Sports, 1477 Panther Rd.,
Vineland, 692-9200. $5 lunch specials.
Expanded happy hours Friday 3-7 p.m.,
free buffet. Phillies and NASCAR specials.
JOE’S
Butcher Shop
Andrea Trattoria, 1833 Harding Hwy., Bruno's Family Restaurant, Cape May Ave. Deck bar open. A FULL SERVICE BUTCHER SHOP
Newfield, 697-8400. Chef/owner Andrea and Tuckahoe Rd., Dorothy, 609-476-4739. Denny’s, 1001 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, 696- We Carry Groceries & Fresh Produce
Covino serves up Italian specialties in atmos- 1900. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Take-out, too.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza. Open Mon- Stop In & Check Out
phere of fine dining. Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. Open 24
Sat. 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Annata Wine Bar, 216 Bellevue Ave,
Buena Tavern, 761 Harding Hwy. (Rts.
hours. Kids eat free Tues. & Sat. This Week’s Specials
Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Food Dominick’s Pizza, 1768 S. Lincoln Ave., Prices Valid From May 26 – June 1
40/54), Buena, 697-9848. Seafood, home-
served tapas style, catering, private Vineland, 691-5511. Family time-honored
made Italian, Wednesday specials, half-price
parties. Extensive wine list. Live music recipes, fresh ingredients.
Thursday night.
Bagel University, 1406 S. Main Rd., Vineland,
meals to volunteers Thursday nights.
Casa Dori II, Brewster Rd. and Chestnut Ave.,
Vineland, 794-1888. Authentic Italian, lunch
Donkey’s Place, 20 S. Sixth St., Vineland,
690-1777. Cheesesteaks made on large, fresh
BBQ PACKAGES
691-0909. Breakfast and lunch spot offering poppyseed rolls.
and dinner; catering available.
sandwiches named for colleges near and far.
Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland,
Chow’s Garden 1101 N. 2nd St., Millville, 327- Dreamz Cafe, 2184 Union Lake Crossing,
Millville, 765-5029. Panini, sandwiches, sal-
PACKAGE A
563-1400. Come in for breakfast, lunch, or
3259. Sushi Bar, All-you-can-eat buffet.
ads, soups. Also, gelato, Italian coffee, 5 lbs. Lean Ground Chuck
Cosmopolitan Restaurant Lounge, Bakery,
dinner. Daily specials, coffee of the day.
3513 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 765-5977.
desserts, smoothies, and frappuccino. 5 lbs. Chicken Leg Quarters
Barbera’s Chocolates on Occasion, 782 S. Esposito's Maplewood III, 200 N. Delsea Dr.,
Brewster Rd., Vineland, 690-9998. Homemade
Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. free buffet,
Vineland, 692-2011. Steaks, seafood and 10 lbs. Frozen Spareribs
reduced drinks.
chocolates and candies, custom gift baskets.
Crust N Krumbs Bakery, Main/Magnolia rds.,
pasta dishes at this Italian restaurant. 3 lb. Box Hatfield Hot Dogs
Bennigan’s Restaurant, 2196 W. Landis Ave., Eric’s, 98 S. West Ave., Vineland, 205-9800.
Vineland, 205-0010. Entrees, desserts, drink
specials. Take-out. Happy Hour buffet Mon.-
690-1200. Cakes, pies, cookies, breads,
doughnuts, custom wedding cakes. Greek and American cuisine, pizza. $ 3999
CrepeMaker Cafe, 607 E. Landis Ave., Fat Jack's BBQ. Cumberland Mall, next to
Fri. 3-7 p.m. MLB games on flat-screen TVs. Starbucks, 825-0014. Open 7 days a week, 11
Bernardi’s Restaurant & Lounge, 140 E. Vineland, 205-0027. Crepes any way you like
a.m.-9:30 p.m. Eat in or take out. Serving
Wheat Rd., Vineland, 696-1461. Lunch and
dinner specials. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
them—veggie, chicken, steak, dessert.
Dakota Steakhouse & Sushi Bar at Ramada,
ribs, wings, sandwiches, salads and sides.
Five Points Inn, E. Landis Ave. and Tuckahoe
PACKAGE B
(until 11 p.m. on Friday). Closed Sunday. W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55, Vineland, 692-
Rd., Vineland, 691-6080. Italian cuisine and 10 lbs. Lean Ground Chuck
8600. Steaks, seafood, sushi.
Big Apple, 528 N. Harding Hwy., Vineland,
Deeks Deli & Kustard Kitchen, 1370 S. Main Continued on next page 5 lbs. Chicken Leg Quarters
697-5500. Steaks, veal, chicken dishes. Meet
10 lbs. Frozen Spareribs
3 lb. Box Hatfield Hot Dogs
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Family Buffet
Selection Of Rose Bushes
Delicious Italian Meal Every Thursday Night 5 lbs, D&W Hot Dogs
Annuals • Perennials • Geraniums
Our Customer Favorites Adults: $12.95 Children: $7.00 (under 12)
Massive Seafood Fra Diablo
• Shrubs • Herbs • Vegetable $
Pan-Seared Crab Cakes Custom Pasta Night
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Hours
Pig Roasts • Seafood Feasts & Weddings
Lunch Dinner
Tues. 11-3 4-8 Wed
Lunch Dinner
11-3 4-8
Joe’s Butcher Shop
& Old Barn Gift Shoppe
Thurs 11-3 4-8 Fri 11-3 4-9 Located at: 711 Gershel Road, Norma
The Beautiful Town & Country Golf Links
329 Carmel Rd. Millville, NJ
Sat --- 1-9 Closed Sun. & Mon. On Landis Avenue (Rt. 56) Corner of Gershel Rd.
(197 E. Ave.) Rt. 40 East in Woodstown, NJ
856-825-7486
(2 minutes from Vineland * Just off Route 55)
110 North High Street, Millville Call 856-769-2222
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Continued from previous page MVP Bar, 408 Wheat Road, Vineland, 697-
9825. Full bar menu, drink specials.
dinner buffets to savor. Family-owned. Neptune Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge,
ATTENTION GOLFERS
Fresh Restaurant, 1405 Mays Landing Rd., 1554 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 692-2800. Live
Millville, 327-3435. Jumbo lump crabcakes, lobsters, seafood, prime rib, steak, cocktails.
Black Angus burgers. Wed. is pasta night. Old Oar House Irish Pub, 123 N. High
Gardella’s Ravioli Co. & Italian Deli, Street Millville, 293-1200. Featuring under
527 S. Brewster Rd., 697-3509. Name says it $15 dinner menu.
all. Daily specials, catering. Closed Sun. Olympia Restaurant, 739 S. Delsea Dr.,
FITTING VAN
WILL BE AVAILABLE ON
Gina's Ristorante, 110 N. High St., Millville, Vineland, 691-6095. Authentic Greek cui-
AT
Giorgio’s Restaurant 363 E. Wheat Rd., 1111 Village Dr., Millville, 825-4000.
Buena, 697-2900. Serving lunch and dinner A special place for all your special occasions.
Golf Shoes daily. Italian cuisine, pizza. Pegasus, Rts. 40 and 47, Vineland, 694-
by Foot Joy On Sale The Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course,
Wheat Road Golf
0500. Breakfast, lunch, dinner specials; con-
4049 Italia Rd., Vineland, 691-5558. venient drive-thru, mini-meal specials.
50% Off Restaurant and lounge open to the public for Pete’s Pizza, 20 W. Park Ave., Vineland,
Ticket Prices! A factory trained PING Fitting Specialist will lunch Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 205-9998. Pizza (including whole
High Street Chinese Buffet, High St., wheat), subs, wings. Open daily
match your game to the latest PING innovations Millville, 825-2288. All-you-can-eat buffet. 11 a.m-10 p.m.
using the most advanced fitting tools available. Jake’s. 611 Taylor Rd., Franklinville, 694- The Rail, 1252 Harding Hwy., Richland, 697-
5700. Italian-American, served lakeside. 1440. Bar and restaurant with daily drink
Please Call 856-794-8585 Lunch, dinner, happy hour, Sunday brunch.
Jersey Jerry's. 1362 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland,
specials and lunch specials.
Saigon, 2180 N. Second St., Millville,
to make an appointment for your fitting 362-5978. Serving subs, sandwiches, and 327-8878. Authentic Vietnamese—
take-out platters. noodle soups, curry, hotpot, Buddhist
Gift
Certificates Joe's Poultry. 440 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, vegetarian.
Available! 692-8860. Barbecue and Kosher chickens, Serene Custard, NW Blvd. and Garden Rd.,
homemade sides, catering. Vineland, 692-1104. Pulled pork, homemade
Kawa Thai & Sushi, 2196 N. Second St. ice cream, party cakes.
2142 E. Wheat Road (Rt.47), Millville, 825-9939. Thai and South Vineland Tavern, 2350 S.
Vineland, NJ Used Clubs Japanese cuisine. BYOB. Main Rd., Vineland, 692-7888. Breakfast,
Landicini's Family Restaurant & Pizzeria lunch, dinner daily. Seafood and prime rib.
For Sale!
Landis and Lincoln aves., Vineland, 691- Speedway Cafe at Ramada, W. Landis Ave.
3099. Italian cuisine, gourmet pizza salads. and Rt. 55, Vineland, 692-8600. Open daily 6
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. a.m.-11 p.m. Dinner specials $7 and up.
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and spare ribs are a close second. So whether you are looking for top- gotten better and I can go hand. Parts of my hands and herniated disc. I tried all
If you haven’t tried Joe’s Homemade quality meats for your next party or meal, up and down steps without fingers were numb. I could kind of treatment, nothing
Bacon Burgers, pre-made and packaged in or would rather pick up something ready pain” hardly use my arm at all” “I worked. Dr. marquez got me
the frozen section of the store, do yourself for the table from GK Que BBQ, Joe’s “ I can also put my shoes had very good results right
a favor this season and try them. Joe and Butcher Shop has something for everyone. from my first visit. the pain out of pain and back to
on without feeling pain” lessened, use of my arm and work.”
his staff will sell more than “2,000 pounds “I have a passion for what I do and I
of chicken leg quarters and other various love talking with the customers. I’ve been - Joann M. hand improved and in less - Tim G
chicken products over the next week or fortunate enough to watch families grow the two weeks, I was back at
work.”
so,” Moro says. up at the store, and then their children
- Michael U.
When asked to name the biggest mis- come in to shop, it all comes full circle.”
take people make when cooking meat, he Joe would like to thank all of his loyal cus-
replies, “People often take a great piece of tomers for their continued support in mak- walk in clinic New Patient Special
meat and just boil it in water. This causes
the meat to lose its flavor and often times
the meat becomes tough.” When it comes
to grilling most people tend to overcook the
meat. According to Moro, a good tip is to
ing Joe’s Butcher Shop such a success!
let the meat that you’re cooking or grilling * The free consult offered here does not apply to patients who participate in a federal program providing healthcare
benefits or payments - such as, but not limited to, Medicare.
come to room temperature first (about 15 LEFT: Greg and Shannon from GK Que
minutes or so), then also let the meat rest BBQ at Joe’s Butcher Shop.
after you are done cooking it so that the RIGHT: The hard working crew at Joe’s 837 East Landis Ave Vineland, NJ
juices remain in the meat. He adds that Butcher Shop poses for a quick photo. (856) 690-8883 • www.DrRayMarquezBlog.com
Volume 23 | Number 5
News&Views
MAY 2010
Vineland’s Economic
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY’S BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS NEWSLETTER Serving Cumberland, Salem, Atlantic, Cape May and Gloucester Counties
Roadmap
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{DEBORAH A. EIN}
Even with the economic downturn and a loss of UEZ money, Vineland is moving forward.
wo professionals took to the the Avenue, the
podium at the monthly lunch- next initiative is
eon of the Greater Vineland Restaurant Row,
Chamber of Commerce last which provides
Thursday to talk about economic and low-interest for-
FREEHOLDER DIRECTOR LOUIS MAGAZZU
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that the county “has no real control
cited progress on many fronts. Finally, she spoke of the Landis available to them through the Center.
over,” according to Magazzu.
The façade program, with forgiveable Theater, and said “I think people are One of these is a new tax credit, avail-
In an effort to balance the budget,
15-year loans, has already allowed 20 finally beginning to see progress, and it’s able since March, that allows a business
Magazzu pitched shared services
businesses along Landis Avenue to refur- quite beautiful.” to hire an employee and get a payroll tax
amongst the county and its municipali-
bish their storefronts. Forty more busi- Newcomb Medical Alliance Building, exemption on 62 percent of the social
ties. Examples include a merger of
nesses are “in the pipeline” to receive where college and vo-tech classes would security tax.
Vineland’s health department with that
funding for new facades, she said, be taught, is moving forward, she said. The Center also advises about on-
of the county, an idea that has met
although the loss of new UEZ money Forosisky expects “the horse trading the-job training contracts and offers
with sharp criticism from Vineland
will force the town to be very selective to continue” in Trenton until June 30, assistance with starting up a business,
Mayor Bob Romano. Magazzu also
about choosing any new candidates. when the state budget is finalized. writing business plans, and managing
suggested merging school districts,
libraries and court systems.
With more attractive storefronts lining Christy DiLeonardo, who is head- finances.
Who THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE
THE CHAMBER A DYNAMIC
BUSINESS ADVOCACY GROUP
Authority
• Scott Zucca /
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Auction Association, Inc.
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• W. Mark Conley / WalMart
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• Leslie Jones / Healthsouth
encouraging new members to join.
Rehabilitation Hospital
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and Dennis for their service and while we
www.ColonialBankFSB.com.
www.ColonialBaankFSB.com. We welcome these new board directors
will miss them as board directors, we
and are very excited to have them join
hope they will continue to be active mem-
our organization. At the same time, we
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bers of the GVCC.
are wishing three current board directors
Congratulations to the Landis Theater
a fond farewell and thank them for their
on a successful opening weekend. We
valuable contributions to the GVCC:
wish you many sold-out performances to
• Kevin Kleiner / Dondero Diamonds &
. . . . . .
come. — Dawn Hunter, Executive Director
Vineland Bridgeton Upper Deerfield Millville Mantua Sewell Cedarville
Fine Jewelry
• Dennis Palmer / Landis Sewerage
• Workplace Injuries
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Improvement Authority Park
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• Foschi Auto Tune & Fitting
• Spirit and Truth Ministries
Se Habla Español • AJ Falciani Realty
• Frank Guaracini, Jr.
Transportation Co. • Steven J. Schiavo, CLU,
• Al & Sam's Canoe and • Garden State Hwy CHFC, LUTCF, CLTC
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Gerresheimer Glass, South Jersey
Industries, Sun National Bank and
Susquehanna Bank were given awards for
Colonial Bank, FSB Wins
Communitas Service Award
One Account at a Time
outstanding corporate contributions to the
campaign. The Superstar award for best Colonial Bank, FSB was awarded the 2010
employee campaign was given to South Communitas Award for its commitment to
Jersey Healthcare for its overall United Way community service. The Bank was nominat-
Culture and significant increase over last ed for its holiday food drives benefiting
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earrs, Newfield year’s numbers. Karen Koochembere, of three local charities in 2009.
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local businesses
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customers’ Sun National Bank was awarded tops neighbors in Southern New Jersey,” said Ed
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the VITA program, which served more seniors “It is a great pleasure to partner with such
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and low-income families than ever before. A valuable organizations, and we will continue
grant provided additional support to the pro- to help those in need throughout the com-
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need
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of the annual campaign at the end of June Food Bank. In November, the bank held a
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Top photo: Alice Woods with campaign 150 food baskets including the traditional
chairs Joe Derella and Ken Freitag holiday meal staples of stuffing, milk, noodles,
(Jerry Velazquez is absent). Bottom: cake mix, and rice.
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Executive of the Year Award to Pamela donation and food drive, Colonial Bank
*AI>AN #!& Grites, executive director of American hosted additional food drives in each of
Red Cross, Southern Shore Council. their branches through the end of 2009.
Eye Associates Offers
The Bridgeton, Cedarville, Upper Deerfield,
and Millville locations continued collecting
for Manna. In each of Colonial Bank’s three
Vineland locations, supplies were raised for
the Vineland Ministerium Food Bank, a divi-
sion of the First United Methodist Church
of Vineland.
The Communitas Award recognizes
exceptional businesses, organizations, and
individuals that are unselfishly giving of
themselves and their resources, and those
that are changing how they do business to
benefit their communities.
Under One Roof!
• Complete Eye Exams • Small incision, no stitch, needless
cataract surgery...
Colonial Bank, FSB began in 1913 as a The Bay-Atlantic Symphony was one of
small mortgage association in downtown only 27 arts organizations in the Philadelphia • Non-dilated digital retinal photos
Bridgeton. It is now a full-service community (no more dilating eye drops) • We offer all three available advanced
lenses for Cataract Surgery: Crystalens,
and South Jersey regions to receive this
• Surgical Consultations & second opinions
ReStor and ReZoom
bank with nine locations. In addition to the very prestigious grant award.
• Variety of Contact lenses
main office in Vineland, Colonial Bank, FSB WheatonArts is another from this area
• Glaucoma surgery
• Full service optical shops at all locations
maintains branches in Bridgeton, Mantua, selected. It will receive a grant of $25,000
Millville, Upper Deerfield, Vineland (three to support “Family Fun Days,” a new pro- • Cosmetic and plastic surgery
• Selective laser trabeculoplasty for glaucoma
• Diseases and Surgery of the Retina
offices), Sewell and Cedarville. Colonial gram designed to encourage local family
Bank, FSB offers a full line of products and audiences to become active arts partici- • Custom Blade-Free LASIK
services to meet all consumer and commer- pants in 2010. WheatonArts and PNC Arts
cial banking needs. For more information, Alive will offer free admission to all children Vineland (856) 691-8188
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JUNE 20—SUNDAY and learn about its history and the new rede-
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SAVE THE DATE!
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Atlantic City Country Club, Shore Rd., 301 Country Club Lane, Buena
Northfield. 5:30 to 10 p.m. JUNE 1—TUESDAY
Kick off your shoes and put on your flip flops, GVCC Legislative Committee Meeting • Registration/check-in is 11 a.m.
Hawaiian shirt and shorts and come to the Chamber Office, 8:30 a.m. • Picnic lunch begins at 11 a.m.
Beach Ball in support of the Community • Shotgun start at noon,
FoodBank of New Jersey. Tickets are $100 JUNE 7—MONDAY rain or shine
per person, or $900 for a table of 10. Enjoy a Power Hour Meet and Greet. • Four-person scramble format
sampling of dishes from area restaurants and Bellview Winery, Landisville from 5:30-7 p.m. • 1st & 2nd place
Investing involves risk. Diversification and rebalancing do not assure a dance to the music from Rocktologists. Silent Meet fellow chamber members. Food served, winning foursomes
profit or protect against loss in declining markets. Merrill Lynch Wealth
Management makes available products and services offered by auction. All proceeds benefit the Community cash bar available. Free to pre-registered • Closest to the pin and
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (MLPF&S) and other
subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation. MLPF&S is a registered FoodBank of New Jersey/southern branch. attendees Men's/Women's Longest Drive
broker-dealer, member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of
Bank of America Corporation. Investment products: Call 383-8843, ext. 108 to reserve tickets. • Hole-in-one prizes
Are Not FDIC Insured Are Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value JUNE 8 and 10 Participation is $150 per person.
© 2010 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.
JUNE 6—SUNDAY Tri-Chamber Weight Loss Competition This includes: lunch, dinner, practice
WheatonArts Fantasy Faire Official Weigh-In range, green & cart fees. Those joining
WheatonArts, 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, South Jersey Fitness Connection, Sherman us for lunch/dinner only will be charged
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The latest Meet & Greet was held at the newly opened Hampton Inn and
Suites, at 2134 Landis Avenue, near the interchange of Route 55 and West
Landis (just behind Bennigan’s). Upwards of 45 GVCC members attended,
with Bennigans providing bar beverages, Lucia’s hosting the eats, and
Hampton the room for networking among members. As an extra bonus,
members were taken on a tour of the Hampton, with glimpses of the saltwa-
ter pool, full fitness center, four-hole putting green, and the spectacular
BEATON SERVICES
rooms, including the whirlpool Jacuzzu suite.
The next Meet & Greet is slated for Monday, June 7, at Bellview Winery
in Landisville. Don’t miss this chance to meet up with fellow business peo-
landscaping • irrigation • fencing
ple and tour an area business at the same time.
In the photos: Dennis Palmer, Landis Sewerage Authority; and Lawn Maintenance
Alison Seiler, SJ Healthcare. Leslie Jones, Healthsouth; Kathy Landscape Lighting
Sprinkler Systems
Farinaccio, Comcast; and Rich Patti, Heartland Payment Systems.
Sod • Seeding • Pavers
Donna Hermanson and Jeff Lovell, both of Colonial Title Agency.
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ACHIEVE PHYSICAL THERAPY & FITNESS The GVCC is the first call people make when requesting infor-
mation about various products, services, and professions in our Kennedy Concrete has been a member of the Chamber of
LLC: $25 one time only enrollment fee. $20 Commerce for many years. It has been a wonderful and
area. Your membership means that your business is referred first.
per month for a single 12-month membership. rewarding experience both profes-
Every GVCC Member is listed in our Community Guide and
This offer includes free training sessions.
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CLOTHING SCOTT/B2 WORLDWIDE, INC: tors, tourists and newcomers to our community. member of the Chamber of
Free personalized branded shirt or carry bag As a GVCC Member, you get a FREE business listing along with Commerce is extremely beneficial in
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Two Hours of Computer Support! Chamber • Complete membership lists are available for $25.00 – printed or a firm foundation in our community.
members also receive special pricing on our electronically. Payment must be made in advance. We do not dis- —Tom Tower
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located in Seabrook, and said the idea for golf tournament. Eco-Charities will also
the charity came from sad experience. He sponsor a car raffle (for an environmentally
said his firm was getting many calls from friendly model) with tickets on sale in the
those needing septic pumping but unable to fall and the vehicle awarded on Earth Day.
Texas Roadhouse and local walkers); walk- and Garner said company president Paul
Seymour Wasserstrum, Esq.
Helping people wipe out their bills - since 1973 ing track restoration (with Master Behrens has been helpful. After a reason-
205 Landis Ave., Vineland Gardeners and local volunteers) at Holly able period, IRS regulations require Eco-
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We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for night (featuring Johnny Lampert and Brad Garner said, “A donation of office space
Bankruptcy Relief. Trackman) at Heritage House in Millville; would be welcome.” He and the organiza-
and a cleanup at Stanford Avenue Park in tion’s executive assistant, Jamie Wilson, are
SEYMOUR Deptford (with South Jersey Land and working hard to fulfill the expansive goals
WASSERSTRUM Esq. Water Trust and local Boy Scouts). of Wastewater Eco-Charities and give no
-Bankruptcy Attorney- Garner stressed that his organization hint of frustration with the task.
must do a lot of outreach and image-build- “For the most part it’s fun. It’s a serious
856-696-8300 ing to raise awareness and let people know issue, but you can’t be serious all the time,”
that its service will be available. Garner said. I
want to applaud the contributions of our
Home and
farmers to local food banks, which have
certainly made a difference in these chal-
lenging economic times.”
“New Jersey’s farmers deserve their
fair share of federal resources,”
Congressman John Adler said. “This deci-
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Countryside Garden Club will be hav- School and Bishop Guilfoyle Regional
ing a bus trip on July 1 to School from Salem County; Home School
Chanticleer, a pleasure garden in program from Gloucester County; Your Lawn & Garden Outlet
Wayne, Pennsylvania, for a garden Fairfield Township School, Landis
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Chanticleer, the bus will take us to For more information about the 4-H
Waterloo Gardens for shopping. The Environmental Ambassador Program, MAIL IN PROGRAMS
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bus leaves Ramada Inn, Vineland, at contact Jeannette Rea-Keywood, . . . . . . . . . . .Price .Rebate . . .Price
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County schools came together at the BAGGED DYED MULCH ...............................................................3 for $1000
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ing facility, landfill, and materials separat-
Millville to learn about waste manage- Geranium MAG-I-CAL FRESH
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cational stations: the Improvement for the fashion show. The winner of this
Authority School Recycling Collection year’s fashion show was Greenwich Stow
Program/SWC Operations, the Landis Creek Partnership with GSCPS H2O.
Sewerage Authority, Wheaton Arts, the The sculpture contest winners were:
regional NJ Watershed Ambassador, First Place Mike Boggs of St. Mary
Giordano’s Recycling, the Nature Magdalen; Second Place Cody Edminster
Conservancy, NJ Audubon Society/Nature of Deerfield Township; Third Place
The Vineland Water Utility is presently in a Stage II
Center of Cape May, Waste Management, Spencer Rain of Woodland Country Day;
Caleb Cruzan from Greenwich Stow Creek Partnership Schools was the presenter of the
school’s recycled materials fashion show entry at the 16th Annual Enviro Fair at
WheatonArts, sponsored by the Cumberland County Improvement Authority. The entry, Heating & Cooling
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bottles. The decorative label shows how recycling plastic bottles helps save the environ-
ment. The prize for the fashion show winner, playground equipment made from recycled SINCE 1982
material valued at $4,000, is provided by the Improvement Authority.
Anuj Patel of Ellison, Kimberly Robinson one reason Cumberland County is number FUEL OIL &
of Downe Township, Edgar Cruz of
Winslow, Alexi Payne of St. Mary
one in N.J. in recycling because events
such as this help the students realize that
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Brittany Cossaboon of Downe Township, tion to all of the businesses, volunteers,
and Mikayla Shafer of Deerfield Township. and school faculty who understand the PO Box 645 West Blvd. Newfield, NJ 08344
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Assistance for Orchardists
Home and
Cooperative Extension of
Cumberland County
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Cooperative Extension of
and Nursery Tree Growers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has
announced that orchardists and nursery
tree growers can begin applying for bene-
fits under the Tree Assistance Program,
Fax: 856-451-4206
Programs:
4-H
Phone: 856-451-2800
which was authorized in the federal 2008
Farm Bill.
Signup began Monday, May 10, 2010, at
local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices.
“This program helps our orchardists
and nursery tree growers replant and get
back on their feet after natural disasters,”
said Vilsack.
The Tree Assistance Program (TAP)
provides help to orchardists and nursery
tree growers who produce trees, bushes
and vines for commercial purposes, to
Agriculture and Resource replant or rehabilitate trees, bushes and
Management vines damaged or destroyed by natural
Phone: 856-451-2800 disasters. The 2008 Farm Bill expanded
eligibility to include Christmas tree and
Family and Community Health nursery tree growers who were ineligible
Sciences under prior legislation. Trees grown for
Phone: 856-451-2800 pulp or timber or not grown for commer-
cial purposes are not eligible.
Master Gardeners To be eligible for TAP, producers must
Phone: 856-825-6800, ext. 161 have suffered more than a 15 percent
death loss due to the natural disaster after
Directions: adjustment for normal mortality. TAP is a
Turnpike South to Exit 2. cost-reimbursement program, with pay-
Turn right onto Route 322 toward ments covering up to 70 percent of
Mullica Hill. replant costs and 50 percent of pruning,
At the light turn right onto Rt. 45.
removal and other salvaging costs for
Bear left at south end of town onto
replacing or salvaging damaged trees.
Route 77 South.
Producers can receive assistance for
Follow Route 77 South for about 20
miles. up to 500 acres of trees, bushes or vines.
Go through traffic circle. Producers must also have purchased a
At second light after traffic circle policy or plan of insurance under the
(town of Deerfield) make a left. Federal Crop Insurance Act or
At end of road make a right onto Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance
Centerton Road. Program, or for 2008, obtained a waiver
Take the first left onto Morton of the risk management purchase
Avenue. requirement through the buy-in provi-
Continue south on Morton Avenue sion. Eligible losses must have occurred
through two stop signs and through on or after January 1, 2008, and before
the traffic light on Landis Avenue. October 1, 2011.
The office is located on the right For more information on the new
side of Morton Avenue about 1.5 TAP program, contact your county FSA
miles past the Landis Avenue inter- office or the website at
section. http://www.fsa.usda.gov. I
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horsepower, abbr. marble
10. ____ Strauss, jeans 53. Molten rock material
maker 55. Protects the chest
12. ____ Nui, Easter 56. Cain and ____
Island 57. Ages of time (Hindu)
14. No (Scottish) 58. Yield as profit
15. Sour or bitter in taste 59. Network of nerves
17. Russian city on Oka 60. A pool of
River standing water
18. A dry cold north wind 61. Make an effort
in SE France 62. Male parent
19. Upper body part 63. Radioactivity unit
20. Metric linear unit
22. Cabinet Dept. DOWN 16. The 2nd half of an orange
estab. 9/65 1. Sylvia ____, Am. poet an inning 40. Compass point that
23. 4th. day (abbr.) 2. Make up for 18. Betrothed is one point S of SW
25. Stalkless 3. Perform to an 21. Manuscripts (abbr.) 42. A short pointed
26. Porch or walkway excessive degree weapon
24. Scars on a seed
29. Extends across 4. Raises 43. Silver Maple
27. 17th Greek letter
30. Cavities 5. Naked winged fruit
28. A tributary of the
31. Screech owl genus 6. Eyeglasses Missouri River 45. Lincoln’s state
32. Canterbury 7. Cause to begin 32. Ages 13 to 19 46. Close by
Archbishop 1162 8. Cobnut 47. Jeered
33. Fun
37. Type of whale 9. A woman of 50. Tore down
34. Done to age wine
38. Film actor Clark aristocratic family 52. 6th Greek letter
35. River in NE Spain
39. Snakelike fish 11. Tax collector 54. Japanese terrorist
36. Damp & unpleasant
41. Short purposeful 13. Wings organization
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Harding Hwy., Newfield, 697-4731. Pony
rides, clown, face painting, cartoon char- WEDNESDAY, MAY 26
Greater Millville Chamber of
Commerce Luncheon. New Jersey
acters, music, good food and friends. Matthew’s Miles. Delsea Regional Motorsports Park, 8000 Dividing Creek Rd.,
THURSDAY, MAY 27 Benefits Forest Grove Fire Co. Bring a School District students will be partici- Millville. Guest speaker is Don Ayres,
Antique, Arts and Cultural Society of chair/ blanket. Special showing at dusk. pating in a Matthew’s Miles walkathon Millville’s director of Economic Development
South Jersey. Riverfront Renaissance Park in rear of property. 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, at the high 11:30 a.m. $18 with a reservation by 6/4,
Center for Art, 22 High St., Millville, 327- school track from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. All $20 at the door. 825-2600.
4500. Monthly meeting, then a walk to SATURDAY, MAY 29 donations will go to the American
Glasstown Art Glass, and speaker Scott Cumberland County Habitat for Brain Tumor Foundation. For more
Meyer will talk and demo glass. Visitors Humanity (CCHFH) Volunteer Meeting.
information or to make a donation, SPORTS, ETC.
welcome. 7 pm. 825-7787. contact, HS English Club Advisor Mary MAY 29 AND 30
First Methodist Church of Vineland – Social
Moyer, 694-0100, ext. 239. VSA 22nd Annual Memorial Day
Hall, 700 E. Landis Ave. All ages and skill
Last Thursday of the Month Dinner. Matthew's Miles Walkathon is a cel-
levels are encouraged to attend, as there Tournament. Joseph E. Romano Sports
ebration of Matthew Passarella who
Semper Marine Detachment #205, 2041 W. are many ways to volunteer with Habitat. 9 Complex, Maple Ave. and Spring Rd.
was diagnosed with a brain tumor at
Landis Ave. Pulled pork sandwich, baked a.m. Soccer, food and festivities for all. The
the age of seven in 2001. This is the
beans, homemade coleslaw, beverage and Tournament brings approximately 100
seventh year that students from Delsea
dessert. 4-7 pm. Take-out available, $7, $4 SUNDAY, MAY 30 teams to the area from as far away as
have participated, and they have been
for children 6-12. Children 5 and under are The Fedup With Violence Middle northern Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
listed as an official sponsor of the
free. 692-4300. and Delaware.
School Dance. Landis Middle School, 61 event on the walkathon t-shirts. More
W. Landis Ave. For all middle school stu- information can be found on the web-
MAY 27 THROUGH 30 dents in the Cumberland County area. site, www.matthewsmiles.org.
Greek Festival. Greek Orthodox Church of Sponsored by FedUp-4U. 4-10 p.m.
St. Anthony’s, 430 W. Wheat Rd. Greek
food, music and dance, live entertainment. Night of Entertainment. Hangar 84, 20 S. SATURDAY, JUNE 5
Amusements and fun for the whole family. 6th St., For all high school and college stu- 4th Annual Kite and Color Festival.
Thursday and Friday 5 p.m., Saturday and dents. One of several fundraisers to help Buena Vista Campground, Rt. 40, Buena.
Sunday noon start. 696-0917. FedUp-4U purchase a 15-passenger van. Family fun, kite flying, food, and more.
10 p.m.-1 am. Organized by Friends of India Society (FOIS)
FRIDAY, MAY 28 has organized Bone Marrow Donor's
Vineland Nature Club. Parvin State MONDAY, MAY 31 Registration Drive. Noon-8 p.m. $10. 293-
Park, 701 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove. Karol 1970.
Memorial Day Parade. Sacred Heart
Armstrong and Don Orrell present The u9 boys Vineland Venom had a great
Church parking lot, Landis Ave. and Myrtle
“Yosemite in September.” Members and SUNDAY, JUNE 6 season and are looking forward to playing
St. Gathering 8:30 a.m. Parade proceeds
visitors welcome. 7 p.m. Newfield Public Library Bake Sale. their first Memorial Day Tournament. On
down Landis Ave. and do a ceremony at the behalf of VSA, they would like to invite
Sailors monument. To participate or more Forest Grove Fire Department, 1635 Forest
SATURDAY, MAY 29 the community to share the joy of soccer
information, call 692-8050. Grove Rd., Newfield. Noon-5 p.m. 697-0415.
and enjoy the food, activities, and fun at
Family Fun Night. Purple Penguin, 1008
the tournament this Saturday and Sunday.
MONDAY, JUNE 7
Vineland, NJ 08362-0578 Fax: 856-205-
The Vineland High School All-Sports
GOLF OUTINGS 1883 admin@unitedwaygcc.org Booster Club's Annual Banquet. Savoy JUNE 2 AND 9
For details about any of these tourna- Inn, Landis Ave. and Union Rd. VHS senior U-13 Vineland Voltage Girls Soccer
ments, call the numbers provided. scholar/athletes honored and scholarships Tryouts. Vineland Soccer Complex, Main
June 14: Notre Dame Regional awarded. Hall of Fame inductees: Robert and Spring rds., Field # 4. Eligible if birth
June 2: Cumberland County School Golf Tournament. Running Allen, Richard Bostwick, and Heather date is between 7-31-97 and 8-1-98. 7-8:30
College Foundation, The Deer Golf Club, Pittsgrove. 10:30 a.m. DeHainaut. Frank Guaciaro will be honored p.m. 609-364-3030
President's School Counts! Golf Registration/ Continental breakfast. posthumously. 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25, avail-
Classic. Sand Barrens Golf Club, 1765 Noon Shotgun Start-Team Scramble. able by calling 691-5345. SATURDAY, JUNE 12
N Rt. 9, Cape May Ct Hse. All inclusive, $125 per golfer (includes Continental
Run4Ricky BBQ & Family Fun Day.
$200 (proceeds benefit the CCC breakfast, greens fees, cart, and awards
TUESDAY, JUNE 8 Michael Debbi Park, Cedar Ave., Richland.
Foundation School Counts! Program. dinner. Registration deadline May 28.
City Council Meeting. Council Family fun, food, music. Noon-5 p.m. For
697-3456 ext. 112.
Registration: 10:30 a.m-noon (rain or Chambers, City Hall, Seventh and Wood details and tickets, visit
shine) Modified Shamble format. sts. 7:30 p.m. www.Run4Ricky.org or call 609-774-6581.
Registration and sponsorship opportu-
July 15: Greater Vineland Chamber
nities available. Call 691-8600, ext. 392
of Commerce Golf Classic. Buena
Vista Country Club, Rt. 40, Buena.
or visit www.cccnj.edu for details.
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MAY 29 THROUGH JULY 25
Vessels. The Gallery of Fine Craft, Wheaton Arts
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adults and $7 students. Children 5 and
under free. 1-800-998-4552 or 825- THROUGH MAY
6800. VHS Student Art Exhibit. Vineland
Public Library, E. Landis Ave,
THROUGH OCTOBER 20 Vineland. Students from the Fine Arts
Cambodian Traditions: Weddings Department program at Vineland
and Court Dances. WheatonArts, 1501 High School display their art. Little
Glasstown Rd., Millville. The exhibition Pia Cong by Jin Ya Chen (faux
features costumes, accessories and stained glass/marker), Untitled by
masks that are part of the two major tra- Sherai Harris (graphic design), Blue
ditions of Cambodian culture—Khmer Daily by McKenzie Montana (water-
classical dance and Khmer traditional color). Stop by the library, 794-6800
wedding. WheatonArts is open six days a ext. 2834.
week, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Exhibit included in the price of Griffin with special guest Buddy Miller.
admission: Adults $10, $9 senior adults Blues, soul, folk and rock will be well-repre-
and $7 students. Children 5 and under sented by Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings,
are free. It’s free to shop and stroll Enter the Haggis, Richard Shindell (pic-
except during outdoor special events. tured), and 61 North. Audiences will also
825-6800, 800-998-4552, or enjoy a juried crafts fair, the Children’s
www.wheatonarts.org. Village and food vendors serving a wide vari-
ety of cuisines. 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Tickets
LOOKING AHEAD can be purchased at www.ComcastTix.com,
or by calling ComcastTix at (888) 716-5480.
JUNE 3, 4, Patrons with hearing or speech disabilities
6, 11, 12, may call TRS (800) 852-7899 or dial 711.
AND 13 For further details, visit www.appelfarm.org.
The
Producers. John & Kathi. Savoy Inn Bistro, 4940 E.
Landis Landis Avenue, Vineland, 691-8051. 8:30
Theater p.m.
Performing
Arts Center, FRIDAY, JUNE 11
830 E. Static Addiction. Toad Fish Bar & Grill,
Landis Ave., 222 Bridgeton-Fairton Road, Fairton, 455-
Vineland. 691-1121. 8 p.m. $20 and $25. 1300. Rock. 9 p.m-1 a.m.
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old Mori travelled from Florida to attend the black-tie affair.
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E
lias Doughty, Vineland’s fourth were John, Beulah, Eldridge and David.
Veterans are honored a week prior to Memorial Day mayor, had the distinction of being Doughty’s mother died in 1845. His father
during the New Jersey Vintage Grand Prix and a native of New Jersey at a time would remarry 10 years later, taking as his
when many of the town’s early citi- bride the former Rebecca A. Gray of Port
Family Festival at the New Jersey Motorsports Park zens found their way here from other states Elizabeth. The marriage would produce
or across the Atlantic Ocean. Doughty Richard, half-brother to Elias and his siblings.
A little rain could not dampen the spirits Supply, Ace Plumbing, Archetto became a resident five years after Vineland In 1857, Doughty, a Democrat, became a
of our Vets nor those who came to honor Construction, Inc., Paul & Inca Shapiro, was founded. But Doughty spent his life in member of the State Legislature. On April 20
them…. Limpert Brothers, Inc. and Cumberland southern Jersey, carving out an existence dif- of the following year, Harriet died. Doughty
On Saturday at the New Jersey County Regular Republican Organization. ferent from the town’s other early mayors. later would marry Elmira H. Lord of
Motorsports Park (NJMP) in Millville, N.J., The flag displayed by the Boy Scouts in Doughty was born in Gloucester County, Burlington on October 29, 1873.
Jack Gallagher, Promoter of the Vintage the photo below was presented in honor of New Jersey, on November 19, 1821. His par- Records indicate that Doughty’s father
Grand Prix and Family Festival, remem- Sid Brody, who recently passed away. I ents, Enoch and Beulah, were both born in died in 1862. In his will, Enoch bequeathed
bered and honored our Vets Burlington County, New Jersey, and Enoch his surviving children varying amounts of
and their service to us. A worked as an iron moulder, according to money. Elias, his brother George and sister
motorcade from the New genealogical information on the Cowaro web- Sarah were tendered $10 each, while $50
Jersey Veterans Memorial
site. Elias was the oldest of 10 children. went to Enoch Jr. The estate and its furniture
Home at Vineland to the NJMP
When he was seven, the family moved to were left to Enoch’s second wife, Rebecca.
was escorted by the Vineland
Millville where, the Vineland Historical Upon her death, the estate and furniture
Police Department and an
Honor Guard of approximately Magazine reports, he “acquired the rudi- were to have been divided among the surviv-
350 motorcycle riders from ments of an education.” He followed in his ing children.
many local cycle clubs. father’s foot- In 1864, according to Civil War records on
This event received the steps by the Cowaro website, Doughty received a draft
“Event of the Year Award” becoming a notice, but was exempt by paying a substitute,
from the Veterans Home in moulder, but a common and controversial practice at the
Vineland at an awards ceremo- after 12 years, time that allowed Vineland males to continue
ny earlier this year. The Boy sought a new their farming and businesses in the formative
Scouts from Troop #43 and profession and years of the town and that also led to the New
#36 camped out at the park for purchased the York City Draft Riots.
three days and stood at atten- stage line that After nearly 40 years as a resident of
tion holding the American Flag ran from Millville, Doughty moved to Vineland in
and saluting our verterans. As Philadelphia to June of 1866. According to the Vineland
the motorcycles were escorted Millville. Historical Magazine, his home was located
in, the scouts received a heart- Doughty’s on the northwest corner of East Avenue
felt acknowledgement of investment last- and Peach Street. By the time he had relo-
appreciation from the vets,
ed 15 years cated here, he had been appointed Associate
cycle clubs and all in atten-
before the railroad rendered it obsolete. Judge of Cumberland County Court.
dance. There were wounded
Undiscouraged, he embraced the new opera- It was in the spring of 1884 that Doughty
warriors, along with their fam-
ilies, from northern New tion that had put him out of business and ran for mayor of Vineland against Republican
Jersey and many other loca- became an agent for the West Jersey Railroad. Albro S. Brown who had been elected the
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tions. They were reminded Doughty married Harriet M. C. Tice on previous year. He defeated Brown, earning
that their service to our great May 27, 1843. Records show that he pur- 283 votes to his opponent’s 118. In 1885, he
nation was not forgotten, nor chased a house and land in Millville the pre- faced off again with Brown, but this time was
allowed to go unnoticed. vious month for $500. Ten years later, he pur- defeated by the Republican.
The flag and the luncheon chased several properties, including a house There isn’t much preserved about
honoring our veterans were in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, paying a total Doughty’s tenure as mayor. It seems that he
sponsored by Donald De Rossi of $361. Because later records indicate that had a good reputation as a legislator for the
of De Rossi & Son Clothing Co., Doughty was still a resident of Millville in state and a judge for the county, but his year
Brody’s Furniture, Jack 1864, it’s possible the new properties were as borough mayor apparently was largely
Gallagher, Tower Hospitality, investments. In their first 12 years of mar- pedestrian. He died on September 7, 1887, and
Vineland Ramada, Wallace riage, the Doughtys had four children who was buried in Millville. I
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Wednesday, June 2
Sloppy Joe on Bun
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Thursday, June 3
Prom King and Queen Salisbury Steak with Gravy & Dinner
The theme for Vineland High School’s Roll
senior prom was “Villa Italiano” and Tuna Chef Salad
Thursday’s event at Centerton Country Ham & Cheese on Wheat
Club was like an old-fashioned Italian Whipped Potatoes
party, plus the traditional crowning of a Tossed Salad
king and queen. Pictured is prom king
Eddie Curtis and queen Taylor Smith. Friday, June 4
Highlights of the prom and crowning of Pizza
king and queen were recorded by VPS Students Earn Scholarships Submarine Sandwich
Broadcasting and will be included on Three Bishop Schad Regional School students earned academic scholarships based on Veggie Sticks
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
The following transactions of $1,000 or more were filed with Cumberland County 604 E Vine St., Sec. of Housing & Urban Urban Development (by Atty.) to Morris N
in the month of April 2010 (transactions may have occurred in an earlier month). Development (by Atty.) to Ryan Briggs on Lopez on 4/6/10 for $155,000
Names listed may, in some cases, be those of buyers’ or sellers’ representatives. 4/7/10 for $28,000 31 Arcadia Pl., Mod-Con Inc. to Cynthia
504 Maple Ave., Florence Scuderi to Mark Tirado on 4/6/10 for $165,000
Barden on 4/7/10 for $30,000 1900 Princess Ln., Stanley Goodman to
BRIDGETON HOPEWELL TWP 1806 Circle Dr., RPJ Properties LLC to Nicholas Charles Sullivan on 4/6/10 for
52 Fremont Ave., Roger Deveaux to Vincent 61 Hitchner Ave., William P Dunnagan to Nicole R Sapello on 4/8/10 for $137,500 $237,000
J Parenti, Sr. on 4/5/10 for $14,000 Jarvis O Ball on 4/6/10 for $192,500 66 Corsair Dr., NJMP Development 742 W Earl St., Stanley Lahendro to Frank
427 Manheim Ave., Sec Of By Atty. Associates LLC to Penultimate Quarters Calderon on 4/7/10 for $161,500
Housing & Urban Development to Anthony LLC on 4/8/10 for $454,495 589 N East Ave., Paul D Buzby to
LAWRENCE TWP
Ortiz on 4/6/10 for $30,000 1116 S 2nd St., Mercedes Rivera to Joseph Christopher J McKeon on 4/8/10 for
239 Shaws Mill Rd., Cory S Couch (Ind. $2,000
87 Cottage Ave., Brooke L Waller to Robert Trembly on 4/9/10 for $98,000
Atty.) to Matthew J Wise on 4/5/10 for
L Lawrence on 4/8/10 for $73,500 341 Smith Rd., Christopher M Andrews to 2055 Kickapoo Trail, NVR Inc. (DBA) to
$210,000
296-298 N Laurel St., Laurel Properties William Stadnick, III on 4/9/10 for $165,000 Gina G Carino on 4/8/10 for $215,690
LLC to Mazal & Brocha LLC on 4/9/10 for 2034 Kickapoo Trail, NVR Inc. (DBA) to Li
MAURICE RIVER TWP Ying Yang on 4/8/10 for $230,000
$20,000 UPPER DEERFIELD
Weatherby Rd., Richard J Romano (Ind. 2056 Kickapoo Trail, NVR Inc. (DBA) to
Exec.) to Whibco Inc. on 4/5/10 for $6,500 863 Garton Rd., Thomas F Wallace to
COMMERCIAL TWP Veronica M Reyes on 4/8/10 for $260,990
Robin M Wallace on 4/5/10 for $131,000
115 High St., EMC Mortgage Corp. to Wheat Rd., Charles Enman to James
1668 North Ave., Judson Moore to James 41 Orillia Dr., Eleanor A Rodi (Ind. Exec.) to
Eugenia Caprioni on 4/5/10 for $60,000 Bittner on 4/9/10 for $50,000
W Harmon on 4/5/10 for $73,000 Faith Hess on 4/5/10 for $160,000
625 S Main Rd., Jorge E Garzon to Frank J
385 Centerton Rd., Brian K Ackley to
MILLVILLE Rybyinski on 4/9/10 for $102,500
DEERFIELD TWP Charles E Clark on 4/9/10 for $161,000
47 Churchill Dr., Pieter G Casius to 22 S State St., Alex V Kaganzev to Charles
795 Garton Rd., Erik P DelBuono to
Rudolph J Danna, III on 4/5/10 for Tarpley, Sr. on 4/9/10 for $145,000
Stefanie L Pierce on 4/5/10 for $30,000 VINELAND
$196,500 1233 Samuel Dr., Dennis Labo to Steven
501 Irving Ave., Ryan Briggs to Erin Briggs 814 E Quince St., Miguel A Custodio, Jr. to
60 Corsair Dr., NJMP Development Vanes on 4/9/10 for $147,000
on 4/9/10 for $132,000 Jacinta Toribio on 4/1/10 for $97,000
Associates LLC to LGV LLC on 4/5/10 for 1643 Fiocchi Dr., William Colon (by Atty.)
$395,000 1008 Hamilton Dr., Tammy M Wise to to Carlos Maldonado on 4/9/10 for
FAIRFIELD TWP 425 S 2nd St., Sec. of Housing & Urban Jonathan Vazquez on 4/5/10 for $130,000 $164,900
730 Elmer Ave., Poulinia M Winrow to Development (by Atty.) to Shontae N 20 S Myrtle St., Federal National Mortgage 1299 Singer Ln., Wendy Mercado to Kyle R
Gustavo Camero on 4/9/10 for $115,000 Morrissey on 4/6/10 for $20,600 Assoc. (by Atty.) to Marc Devastey on Leach on 4/9/10 for $166,000
301 Ginger Ave., Leon A Headley, III to Carl 4/6/10 for $127,000 41 Redcrest St., William L Johnson (Trust)
L Tozer, Jr. on 4/6/10 for $167,000 1037 Hamilton Dr., Sec. of Housing & to Diana L Polo on 4/9/10 for $174,80
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