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n Sunday, October 20, the South Jersey Cruisers
Association Car Club will be having its annual fun run to
Ocean City, NJ. The event is open to all classic American
cars, including muscle cars, street rods, cruisers, rat rods and spe-
cialty cars. Event is freeno fees for participants. The cars assem-
ble at the Vineland High School parking lot on Chestnut Avenue at
10 a.m. and depart in a caravan at 10:30 a.m. sharp. The run is a
leisurely cruise on the back roads of southern New Jersey and is
meant to enjoy an autumn day at the Jersey shore. Run is cancelled
if theres rain. For more details, contact Dan at 856-691-9387. S.J.
Cruisers website is www.thesouthjerseycruisers.com
Meet Vinelands School
Board Candidates
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ast evening, the Greater Vineland Chamber of
Commerce hosted a Candidates Forum for
the public to meet the 11 candidates vying for
Vineland Board of Education seats. Whether or not
you were in attendance at the Wallace School
Auditorium, you can read each candidates profile
in this issue of The Grapevine, starting on p. 25, or
watch a rebroadcast on Comcast Ch. 9 and Verizon
FiOS Ch. 41 multiple times prior to the election.
The ballot for the Vineland Board of Education
election held on November 5 will include 11 candi-
datessix seeking full three year terms and five
more vying for a one-year unexpired term.
Two incumbentsScott English, self-employed
plumber, and Dr. R. Alan Mounier, a professor at the
Richard Stockton College of New Jerseyare seek-
ing voter approval for new three-year terms. They
will be opposed by Brian DeWinne, a Certified
Public Accountant who served on the school panel
from 2008-2011 but did not seek re-election;
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each a child to fish and you teach him to love.
That's not a famous quote or anything, I just
made it up after attending Saturday's thought-
provoking Second Annual Youth Fishing Tourney, host-
ed by professional fisherman Adrian Avena of Vineland
to benefit the Vineland Rotary Challenger League.
In just an adventuresome few hours, I not only
learned a lot about how to fish, I learned about how to
parent, how to focus through success and failure, and
how to have a blast.
Aspiring fishermen and women, ages two through 13,
showed up at South Vineland Park at 8 a.m. with buck-
ets, rods, and hopes in hand, and dads, granddads,
moms, and aunts in tow. Sometimes the kids fished and
the adults watched, sometimes the adults fished and the
kids played with the bait. Mostly, though, they did it
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VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 35 | OCTOBER 16, 2013
Fishing for Good
Annual Youth Fishing Tourney
catches on with all generations.
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Profiles begin on page 25.
PASSING THE PASSIONMya Testa, 6, with grandfather Mario Circone.
Continued on page 22
HOME IMPROVEMENT, PT. 2
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1 Fishing for Good
Annual fishing tourney catches
on. MICKEY BRANDT
1 Eleven Vie for BOE
Read profiles of where each can-
didate stands on the issues
affecting the Vineland School
District.
3,11,14 Faces in the News
4 Obituaries
7 Prizeweek Puzzle
8, 12 News in Brief
10 Dallas Landing Battle
Research on the site near Port
Norris is being funded. VINCE
FARINACCIO
15 Halloween Events
16 Recipe Corner
Pumpkin recipes to spice up your
autumn. LISA DINUNZIO
H1-12 HOME IMPROVEMENT
17 In Our Schools
18 Community Calendar
23 Entertainment
24 REAL ESTATE
31 CLASSIFIEDS
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$210 per mo, 72 mos @ 2.9% APR, selling
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brakes, AM/FM stereo, CD air cond., tilt wheel,
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VIN#DD170707, $2000 down, plus tax & tags,
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tax & tags, $240 per mo., 72 mos @2.9% APR,
selling price $17,9000, deferred pymt. $17,280.
Downtown Vineland
{ BY GARY HOLLOWAY, MARKET MANAGER, LANDIS MARKETPLACE }
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utumn is a beautiful time of the
year. The mornings are crisp.
The leaves turn wonderful col-
ors before they fall. We think of
harvest-time, Halloween, and then
Thanksgiving.
We, at Landis MarketPlace, are so
excited about the coming of this special
time of year that were celebrating for
three days. Come and join us for Autumn
Amish Days, right here at the market,
from Thursday, October 24 through
Saturday, October 26.
From past experience, you know that
we can throw a great party and this will be
no exception. Well have fun and some-
thing special for the whole family all dur-
ing the celebration.
Dienners Amish Family Restaurant, on
the upper level of the market, is putting
this event together and will be featuring
some great attractions. Therell be free
horse and buggy rides for young and old.
You can also satisfy your appetite at a
good old-fashioned pig roast. Enjoy pulled
pork omelets, sandwiches, pork and kraut
served in the restaurant, take-out pork
sandwiches, homemade ice cream, and
caramel popcorn. This is not to mention
funnel cake and candy apples.
Bring the kids that Saturday, as well
have pumpkin and face-painting from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m.just the right thing to get
the youngsters in the Halloween spirit!
That isnt all! All around the market,
youll find some fantastic specials. Youll
surely not want to miss this celebration.
The week before, for October 17
through 19, the Amish Market will also be
running some couponed specials. Look for
the insert in local newspapers for the
coupons. Participating businesses will be
Dienners Amish Family Restaurant on the
upper level, as well as Annas Pretzels,
Beilers Deli, CK Nut & Candy,
Countryside Produce, Fishers Salads, J&R
Bakery, J&S Fresh Meats LLC, and Steves
BBQ on the lower level.
While youre at it, check out all the other
great businesses at Landis MarketPlace.
***
Come and join us on Thursday, October
17, at 2 p.m. as we join with Main Street
Vineland in a ribbon-cutting ceremony
heralding the official grand opening of
Dares Feed and Pet Supply, on the upper
level. They moved to the market from
Bridgeton where they were a landmark
business for generations. Theyve been
with us for a few months now, so its time
to give them a big welcome. Aside from
Main Street Vineland and Landis
MarketPlace representatives, Mayor
Ruben Bermudez will be on hand to join in
the ceremony and celebration. The public
is invited, so join us in the festivities.
***
Landis MarketPlaces hours of opera-
tion are: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Upper Market only), Thursdays from 9
a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dienners Amish Family Restaurant is
open Wednesday through Friday from
7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:30
a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information on this and all
Landis Marketplace events, call 856-213-
6002, visit the website at www.landismar-
ketplace.com, or visit their Facebook page.
Call Dienners Amish Family Restaurant at
856-204-0701. I
For more information on Main Street
Vineland, stop into 603 E. Landis Ave.,
call 856-794-8653, visit www.main-
streetvineland.org, or check them out on
Facebook.
Autumn Amish Days
Come out to the Landis Marketplace October 24 through 26.
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DiAngelo Named President and CEO of Inspira
Health Network
The Inspira Health Network Board of Trustees has
unanimously selected John DiAngelo, the networks
current chief financial officer and executive vice pres-
ident, as the next president and chief executive offi-
cer of the health network. He will take the helm of
the organization on January 1, 2014.
Current Inspira President and CEO Chet
Kaletkowski, who announced his plans to retire more
than two years ago, concurs that DiAngelos leader-
ship has kept the organization strong in a challeng-
ing financial environment.
During his 13-year tenure as a member of the orga-
nization's senior management team, DiAngelo has
played a major role in both the financial and strategic
aspects of numerous large projects including the merger of South Jersey Healthcare
and Underwood Memorial Hospital, which created Inspira Health Network; the estab-
lishment of Inspira LIFE, the region's first program of all inclusive care for the elder-
ly; the development and expansion of the region's Health Information Exchange, a
key component of health care reform; and the opening of the Inspira Medical Center
Vineland (formerly known as the SJH Regional Medical Center).
Under DiAngelos leadership as CFO, the health system increased its Moodys
bond rating three levels since 2002 and was the only health system to receive an
upgrade in 2010. That year, NJ Biz magazine named DiAngelo CFO of the Year for
large Non-Profit Companies.
DiAngelo joined Inspira in 2000, having previously served as vice president for
planning and network development at Virtua and CFO of Memorial Hospital of
Burlington County. He also held positions at Saint Mary Hospital in Langhorne, PA,
and Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia.
DiAngelo currently lives in Mullica Hill and serves as Inspiras representative on
the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce. He has also been involved with
Leadership Cumberland County and has served on the Board of Directors of the
Villa Saint John Vianney Center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, a faith-centered
organization specializing in the treatment of behavioral health issues.
DiAngelo received his bachelors in accounting from Saint Josephs University in
Philadelphia, and earned his Masters of Business Administration from Widener
University. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial
Management Association and a Certified Managed Care Professional.
Blast From the
Past Holds Grand
Opening Weekend
Blast from the Past antique
store on S. West Boulevard in
Vineland, held a Pick Your
Discount grand opening week-
end September 28 and 29. The
store specializes in primitive,
country, shabby chic, and vin-
tage items. Pictured from left
are customers (and readers of
The Grapevine) Joan DeBiaso
and Debby Capo.
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Happy Birthday Pie!
You are the love of my life keep being you!
Love,
Mommy
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OLGAKACZAJ, MD, FACP
BOARD CERTIFIED
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Welcomes
Stephanie Shustock, MSN, APN-C
to her practice
Office hours by appointment.
Accepting patients 16 and older.
Accepting most insurances,
except Medicaid.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
Primary Care For Adults
Immunizations/Vaccinations
Preventative Care
Physical Exams (ages 16 and older)
Pre-Operative Clearance
1317 S. Main Rd., Suite 2C
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-213-6080
South Main Medical Associates, LLC
Olga Kaczaj, MD, FACP
Stephanie Shustock,
MSN, APN-C
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Obituaries
Robert Maher, 77, of Vineland, passed
away on October 4. Born in
Philadelphia, Robert served in the U.S.
Marine Corps. After his service, he
worked as an air traffic controller in
Watertown, NY, and later Millville. He
loved spending time with family and
friends.
Millicent Salamanca, 83, of Vineland,
passed away on October 5. Born in
Millville, she owned The Grill restau-
rant in Millville and L&M
Transportation Company in Vineland.
She loved her family, and was an
Eagles fan and an avid reader.
Emily Lepore, 90, went home to be
with the Lord on October 10. She was
a teller and branch manager for
Minotola National Bank for over 25
years. A devoted wife for 64 years, she
was passionate about her family,
friends, religion, and cooking.
Michele Read, 46, of Millville, passed
away on October 7. Born in Camden
and raised in Pittsgrove Twp., she had
lived in Millville since 1990. Michele
was a licensed insurance provider. she
enjoyed coaching youth soccer, and
was a wonderful cook and avid reader.
John Noble, 55, of Vineland, passed
away on October 5. A lifelong
Vinelander, he worked in plumbling
and construction. John enjoyed fishing,
hunting, and riding his dirt motocycle.
Marian Smith, 85, of Vineland, passed
away on October 11. A lifelong
Vinelander and 1946 graduate of
Vineland High School, she was a book-
keeper at Owens Illinois, Treadways,
and Coraluzzo Trucking. She was an
active member of First United
Methodist Church in Vineland. She
enjoyed crocheting and sewing.
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM
Strengthening
Families Program
will be held at the
Southwest Council,
Inc. offices at 1405
N. Delsea Drive in
Vineland on Monday
evenings from 5:30-
7:30 p.m. (for fami-
lies with a child
ages 10-14) starting
October 14 and at
the satellite office of
the Family Success
Center at the Port
Norris Middle
School at 6812 Brown St. in Port Norris on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. (for families with a child ages 6-10) starting November 6. Join us
to learn how to build communicate and respect in your family. The program
includes FREE dinner, program materials, gifts/incentives and childcare.
Registration is required. Call Cory at the Southwest Council, Inc. at 856-794-
1011, ext. 316, or email cory@southwestcouncil.org to register.
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FACT #1
Assembly candidate Sam Fiocchi
called a resolution to save 1,300
South Jersey jobs at the Vineland De-
velopmental Center not important.
FACT #2
Fiocchis running mate, Kristine Gabor voted for higher
taxes every year shes held public office, despite campaign
promises to lower them. She even voted to stick her con-
stituents with the first local purpose property tax in 57 years.
CHECK THE FACTS: Cape May County Freeholder Board Minutes,1/24/12 and 1/22/13, Upper Township Committee Minutes, 1/31/11, Upper Township Committee Minutes, 2/28/11.
On November 5, dont be fooled.
Say NO to Fiocchi & Gabor for Assembly.
Say
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SPORTS HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Bone Run. Parvin State Park, Pittsgrove.
Join the United Way of Greater
Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey for
a 'spooktacular' 5K run and one mile fun
walk, all for a good cause. Proceeds of the
event will benefit United Way's work to
improve Education, Income and Health for
all Cumberland County residents.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
Golf Fore Ellison School Annual
Golf Tournament. Ballamor Golf Club,
6071 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor
Township. 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m.
start. $200, includes greens fees, carts,
tips, breakfast, and BBQ luncheon follow-
ing the tournament. All proceeds benefit
The Ellison School. Golf for a chance to
win a brand new car or up to $50,000 in
cash. For more info., call 856-691-1734.
5K For Domestic Violence Awareness.
Parvin State Park, 701 Almond Rd.,
Pittsgrove. 10 a.m. $25 ($30 day of event).
Following the run, a "Poochie Parade" will
be held, featuring Elwood, the worlds ugli-
est dog, at 12:30 p.m. Register at
www.active.com.
COUNTY COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM EXCELS
The Cumberland County College cross country team competed at the famous
Van Cortlandt Park course in New York City. The men's team finished 8th out of
22 teams on the challenging meet hosted by Queensborough College. Finishing
first for the men was Frank Aponte (VHS Vineland HS). On the women's side
Jessica Maldonado (VHS Vineland HS) had the lady duke's fastest time.
The CCC teams opened up the season with a team building trip to Maryland
where the runners worked on their skills. The men's team in addition to Aponte
consists of Tom Miller (CRHS Cumberland Regional), Walt Hampton (MHS
Millville HS), Sean Burks (CRHS Cumberland Regional), Oliver Celaya (BHS
Bridgeton HS), Tyler Lavender (SHHS Secred Heart HS), Roberto Martinez-
Mendez (CRHS Cumberland Regional HS), Lance Bryant (VHS Vineland HS),
and Bobby Miller (BRHS Buena Regional).
Women's team members in addition to Maldonado are Maria Perez (BHS
Bridgeton HS), Jarielle Johnson (CRHS Cumberand Regional HS), Courtney
Schmitt (MHS Millville HS), Saphire Cortez (VHS Vineland HS), and Quadeadra
Church (MHS Millville HS).
Boys & Girls Club of Vineland To Hold Health Event
The Boys & Girls Club of Vineland will mark this years Make A Difference
Day on Saturday, October 26 by holding Heres To Your Health. The project
will bring together Club members, staff, volunteers and families to fight child-
hood obesity through a day of fun and informational activities while reinforcing
the importance of eating right, being active and staying fit.
Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term effects on health and
well-being.
"Boys & Girls Clubs are recognized not only for impacting the lives of the
youth they serve, but also for instilling in our youth a sense of living healthy,"
said Chris Volker, Club Director. "We saw this as a time to help fight this nation-
wide problem by involving people of all ages and backgrounds. The best way for
young people to learn about childhood obesity is to get involved and find ways to
be healthy and fit."
Club members, staff, volunteers and area families will participate in various
activities such as Zumba, yoga, fitness challenges, free flu shots and more. In
addition, tables with various health/fitness/nutrition representatives will be on
hand to provide information on how to live a healthier lifestyle. The first 100
attendees will also receive a free goody bag full of products and helpful hints for
families and children to stay fit and healthy.
For more information about the event, contact Elyse Miller at
emiller@vinelandbgc.org or call Chris Volker at (856) 896-0244.
Wii Bowling Tournament at Millville Senior Center
There was a packed house at
the Millville Senior Center as their
members played a spirited game of
Wii Bowling. The opponents were
the Brago Senior Center group
from Deerfield Township. After
much cheering, strikes, and spares,
the winner was the Millville team.
The group will be practicing until
the next tournament is played.
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days a week in the vestibule of SJFCU,
106 W. Landis Avenue, Vineland. Mailed
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Vendors Needed
The Grandparents Association at
Edgarton Christian Academy are looking
for vendors for their Annual Vendormania
to be held on Saturday, December 7. The
event will benefit new science books for
the students. For more details, call 856-
697-3231 or email loradler@yahoo.com.
Lighthouse Volunteers Sought
for This Weekend
East Point Lighthouse will once again
be part of the Lighthouse Challenge of
New Jersey on October 18 and 20.
Volunteers are needed to show the light-
house to the many visitors coming from all
over the state. The Lighthouse will be
open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday,
the 19th, and Sunday, the 20th. If you can
help, call Gail Robinson at 856-691-5934.
Hurricane Sandy Anniversary
Service Day
The Cumberland County Long Term
Recovery Group and the Family Success
Center of Commercial Township, along
with our sponsors and partners, will host
a Hurricane Sandy Anniversary Service
Day and Commemoration Dinner/
Recovery Workshop on Saturday,
November 2, 2013.
Though it has been a year since Sandy,
the Long Term Recovery Group will be
active until the last project is complete!
The day-long event will consist of a
service day component which will see
willing volunteers engaged in service
works across the county; volunteers from a
variety of community service, faith-based
and other organizations will work to repair
damage from Sandys landfall in October of
2012. The service day component will run
from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Activities
will include light-construction and other
tasks that will assist impacted homeown-
ers and residents in Hurricane Sandy
recovery. Volunteer organizations interest-
ed in participating must contact the
Cumberland County Long Term Recovery
Group to RSVP. If possible, please contact
the Long Term recovery Group by Monday,
October 28, 2013.
Volunteers should bring a packed lunch.
Following the volunteer activities, the
Cumberland County Long Term Recovery
Group and the Family Success Center of
Commercial Township will host a
Commemoration Dinner and Recovery
Workshop at the Port Norris Middle
School, which is located at 6812 Brown
Street in Port Norris, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Commemoration Dinner and
Recovery Workshop will offer volunteers
and Sandy survivors a chance to engage in
fellowship, share stories, and receive infor-
mation about local and state-wide recovery
initiatives. The event will also feature dis-
cussion panels and presentations about
coping with the after-effects of a disaster,
disaster recovery and preparedness,
upcoming changes to federal flood maps,
tips for repairing your own property, and
for protecting your home, property and
family from future disasters.
For survivors still trying to recover
their lives and homes from Sandy there
will also be information about potential
ways that the Long Term Recovery Group
can provide assistance, as well as a place
to sign to receive help in rebuilding from
volunteer groups.
Dinner will be served throughout the
evening, as well as snacks and dessert.
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Activities will be conducted for the entire
family, with live music and informational
panels and presentations. For the kids
there will also be face painting, pumpkin
painting, sports and games and story time
in the school library.
There will also be some great prizes
raffled off; tickets for the raffles are free to
all attendees, and those who RSVP with
the Cumberland County Long Term
Recovery Group will get an extra ticket at
the door.
Transportation to and from the event
will be available for those who need it.
Anyone interested in attending the
Commemoration Dinner is encouraged to
RSVP with the Long Term Recovery
Group by calling (856) 575-1164. Please be
sure to include in your message your
name, and the number of people who will
be attending.
For homeowners with unmet needs,
contact the Long Term Recovery Group
and tell us about them; we are always
looking for service opportunities for vol-
unteers!
Organizations interested in participat-
ing in the Service Day portion of the
event, or making a donation, should con-
tact Long Term Recovery Group Project
Manager Phillip Tomlinson at (856) 785-
2060 extension 113.
The Cumberland County Long Term
Recovery Group is a coalition of locally
and nationally-based organizations, pro-
fessionals and volunteers dedicated to
helping residents of Cumberland County
rebuild lives and homes impacted by
Hurricane Sandy. The Long Term
Recovery Group is hosted by the Bayshore
Center at Bivalve.
Church Provides Services for
Local Assisted Living Facilities
As a member of the Lutheran Church
of the Redeemer, Outreach Deacon
Michael J. Keyser has provides half-hour
worship services to residents of extended
care and assisted living facilities. He also
conducts Bible Studies.
This volunteer ministry has continued
to grow since its inception in 2011, where
today there is a service each month at six
different facilities in Vineland. This out-
reach to residents provides them with a
religious experience at a time when they
are unable to attend regular services at
their respective places of worship.
Keyser has ten years of experience in
this ministry and is in need of additional
volunteers to assist in this growing pro-
gram. He can be reached at 856-885-3698.
A graduate of Princeton University, this
retired healthcare financial consultant has
published five works of fiction and just
recently released a novel, Jakes Journey,
about ranch life in the West. His other
books include Ranching in Star Valley
Wyoming, It Must be Perfect, Carpe Viam
and Down the Road, a collection of short
stories. The common theme of all his writing
is maturity and redemption. All books are
available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
The Thrivent Community at Redeemer
provided funding to this program.
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A
t the time of the Revolutionary
War, the area that is now
Vineland was wilderness waiting
to be tamed and it never served
as a battleground. Even Bridgeton, which
became a source of anti-British sentiment,
never witnessed a battle involving blood-
shed during the colonies war for inde-
pendence. But that doesnt mean that
Cumberland County was not involved in
engaging the British during this period.
While many of New Jerseys battlefields
during the American Revolution were
reserved for points farther north, one
known confrontation did occur in this area
in what is now Port Norris.
According to the Port Norris Historical
Society website, a substantial parcel of land
was purchased in 1728 by William Dallas
from Londoner James Wasse, who had
bought 10,000 acres along the Maurice
River extending to todays Dividing Creek.
Dallas built a log cabin and tavern on his
newly purchased tract, established a cord-
wood enterprise and introduced a ferry
system. Within 20 years, the territory
became known by locals as Dallas Ferry
Landing, replacing the original title of Yock
Wock Landing that was named for the
stream of that name on the property. Dallas
died in 1784 but, before his demise, his
property became the site of the only
Revolutionary War battle in Cumberland
County during which blood was spilled.
The 1781 Battle of Dallas Landing (its
also referred to as Dallas Landing) is not a
well-publicized occurrence during the
American Revolution. Online historical
sites tend to ignore or overlook it, most
likely because it was not a pivotal moment
in the war, did not involve any of the famil-
iar names and was largely a local, albeit
deadly, skirmish. The event did make the
pages of the August 29, 1781 edition of the
Philadelphia Bulletin, which reported the
battle on the Maurice River as a sharp
conflict between Tories, British loyalists
also referred to as refugees, and members
of the New Jersey Militia under the com-
mand of Captain James Riggins. The battle
took place on the river somewhere
between Menhaden and the current Port
Norris, but its exact location is not known.
According to reports, the Tories force-
fully boarded a ship departing from Dallas
Landing. The confrontation with Riggins
and his troops resulted in the death of the
loyalists. The Bulletin account claims that
15 Tories were killed while other sources
contend it was a lower number. Reports
state that the loyalists were buried along
the Maurice River on the Port Norris side,
but such accounts have never been con-
firmed. A new study, however, hopes to
determine the validity of the reports.
The recipient of a $49,500 Federal
Grant, Cumberland County is ready to
examine the former Dallas Landing area to
learn more about this oft overlooked battle
of the American Revolution. The grant is
part of the American Battlefield Protection
Program and will aid the county in answer-
ing some of the questions that surround the
confrontation, particularly the exact loca-
tion of the battle and the actual burial sites
of the slain Tories.
But the county finds itself engaged in its
own battle, fighting the challenges created
by changing climate conditions that include
a rise in sea levels as well as erosion of
shorelines, both of which affect the
Maurice River and can cause the disap-
pearance of the evidence being sought.
These concerns were behind the
Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage
Commissions efforts in applying for the
grant. Its literally a race against time and
Mother Nature, Matt Pisarski, the
Commissions principal planner, said in a
press release. Our hope is to get a more
comprehensive understanding of the battle
using tools like ground-penetrating radar
and metal detectors. Once water levels rise
to cover the site, the archaeological
resources will be lost.
The study will examine both banks of
the Port Norris area of the Maurice River
with hopes of better understanding an his-
torical event over two centuries old. In a
press release, Freeholder Carl Kirstein, liai-
sonto the Cultural andHeritage Commission,
explained, Were fortunate to have this
research opportunity. This battle might
have been small in the scope of the American
Revolution, but it exemplifies the role of
maritime activities to Cumberland County
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Vineland Rotary Honored By Red Cross
The Rotary Club of
Vineland received an award
from the American Red Cross
on Tuesday, October 1, 2013,
commemorating the 2000th
unit of blood donated since
1997. In the 17 years since the
Rotary Club began sponsoring
the donations, the club now
has held 55 blood drives.
Because Rotary now sponsors
four blood drives every year at
the Ramada Inn of Vineland,
many people return regularly to give four
donations annually. Donors have included
Rotarians, family members and co-work-
ers of Rotarians, and many persons from
Vineland and the surrounding communities.
This partnership truly helps save lives
in our community, on behalf of our organi-
zation and the patients we serve, said
Anthony C. Tornetta, Regional
Communications Manager, American Red
Cross. Thanks to the overwhelming sup-
port over the past 17 years, collecting more
than 2,000 productive units of blood has
helped provide a second chance for more
than 6,000 patients across our region.
Recognized for donating the 2000th unit at the October 1 luncheon was
Vineland Rotarian Linda Foster. Foster has been donating blood since the clubs
first sponsored blood drive in January 1997. The Rotary Club of Vinelands blood
drives have been organized since 1997 by long-time member Ron McMahon, who
once served as a board member for the Cumberland County Chapter of the
American Red Cross.
TOP: (left to right) Vineland Rotary Club Blood Drive Organizer Ron McMahon receives a
plaque commemorating the clubs 2000th unit donated from American Red Cross
District Manager Guy Triano in the presence of Vineland Rotary President Ed Duffy and
Red Cross Account Manager Carla Yates. BOTTOM: Vineland Rotary Blood Drive organiz-
er Ron McMahon presents Rotarian Linda Foster with a Bottle of Blood and a gift cer-
tificate for donating the clubs 2000th unit during its October 1 blood drive.
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Bridgetons Hydrant Flushing
Begins October 21
The City of Bridgeton Water
Department will begin its annual fire
hydrant flushing program on Monday,
October 21. The hydrant flushing process
will operate on a rotating schedule through
the city over several weeks, taking place on
a Monday through Thursday basis,
between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 2:30
p.m. According to Water Superintendent
Mark Lavenberg, the program may take
three to four weeks to complete.
The main purpose of this program is to
make sure the citys fire hydrants are oper-
ating properly, through periodic inspec-
tions, flow testing and preventative mainte-
nance. Additionally, a pro-active hydrant
flushing program is the key to lessening
water quality problems by removing iron
and manganese mineral deposits from the
water line, said Lavenberg.
Lavenberg is quick to point out that Fire
hydrant flushing may cause temporary
inconveniences such as lower water pres-
sure and appearance issues such as discol-
oration of tap water. Discolored water
poses no threat to the publics health, but it
may stain laundry and if consumed, may
have an unpleasant taste. Residents should
be certain that all discolored water is out of
their homes plumbing and hot water
heater prior to washing clothes or drinking
it, Lavenberg said.
In the event that clothes become discol-
ored due to the flushing operations, resi-
dents are advised not place clothes in the
dryer. A commercial fabric rust removal
detergent is available from the City of
Bridgeton Water Department, located at 2
S. Industrial Boulevard, and residents can
obtain the detergent at the Industrial
Boulevard location.
The City is asking for cooperation with
the hydrant program and asking that resi-
dents noticing discolored water flush their
system by running cold water from the
bathtub for approximately five minutes
and/or flushing the toilet several times. If
the discoloration persists after that, resi-
dents should contact the City of Bridgeton
Water Department at 455-7257.
Although residents may experience
some temporary inconveniences, the
flushing program is necessary to maintain
a good water supply for both firefighting
and domestic use, said Lavenberg.
County Womens Hall of Fame
Seeks Nominations
The Cumberland County Womens Hall
of Fame is seeking nominations of accom-
plished women to be honored by the Hall
at its sixth annual induction ceremony
next spring.
Anyone can nominate outstanding
women who have made significant contri-
butions to a profession, the community
and/or womens causes. Any woman
selected for the award must be or have
been an innovator and a role model. She
must be a native of Cumberland County or
be employed in the county or have made
her contributions here.
In April the Hall celebrated its fifth
anniversary with the induction of Pat
Witt, Goldie Leasure Wuldurk, and the
late Reba Chonofsky. This years winners
will be announced in January.
We are very proud to have inducted 28
accomplished women into the Hall of
Fame in our five-year history, said Louise
T. Bertacchi, founder of the Hall and pres-
ident of its Board of Directors. We know
there are many, many more deserving
women out there whove made extraordi-
nary contributions deserving of the honor
of induction into the Hall.
The deadline for nominations is
December 6. To request a nomination
form, contact Louise Bertacchi at
LTB431@comcast.net or 856-825-5929 or
Kim Litchendorf at Klitchendorf@cum-
berlanddairy.com or 856-453-0762.
Nominators must provide information on
the candidates ties to Cumberland
County, her accomplishments, and a brief
biography with related information.
Winners will be selected by the
Nominations Committee of the Hall of
Fame and will be notified in January.
Salem County Gets $2 Million
for Railroad Rehabilitation
Salem County will receive $2,025,000
from the Rail Freight Assistance Program
for upgrades and rehabilitation of the
Shortline Railroad. The award represents
the highest single award given to 12 proj-
ects in the State totaling nearly 14.5 mil-
lion dollars.
Freeholder Lee Ware, chair of the Salem
County Transportation Committee,
announced that the award will fund phase
IV of the Shortline Running Track
Rehabilitation project. This project to
rehabilitate the 100-year-old railroad will
increase the rail dependability. A reliable
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current manufacturers along the line, as
well as an international port at rails end,
but offers the opportunity for new business
along the rail corridor, said Ware.
According to Salem County Director of
Transportation James Scull, the funds will
be used to upgrade the rail bed with new
ballast, ties and steel rail to a Freight-
Hauling Class II designation. A class II des-
ignation will allow the train to travel at
speeds up to 25 mph. Currently, the train
speed limit is 5 mph or below.
The Salem County Shortline is an 18-
mile stretch of track that runs from
Swedesboro, Gloucester County, to the
Salem Port. The Shortline has been owned
by Salem County since the mid 1980s. The
track is used to run raw materials to manu-
facturing plants such as Mannington Mills,
Koppers Poles and the Ardagh Group (for-
merly Anchor Glass). The track is also uti-
lized by the Southern New Jersey Farmers
Exchange so agricultural products can ship
out via the Salem Port. In total, the County
of Salem estimates that the rail line sup-
ports over 1,400 jobs.
The Rail Freight Assistance Program,
administered by the NJDOT Bureau of
Multimodal Grants and Programs, provides
funding for capital improvements that
result in the continuation of economically
viable rail freight services in the state. The
projects receiving funding in this round of
grants include upgrades and repairs to
existing railroad tracks and bridges and for
expansion projects that will connect exist-
ing freight rail lines with new customers.
Residents Called to Contribute
to Historic Cancer Research
Residents of the Vineland area have a
rare opportunity to participate in a historic
study that has the potential to change the
face of cancer for future generations. Men
and women between the ages of 30 and 65
who have never been diagnosed with can-
cer are needed to participate in the
American Cancer Societys Cancer
Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will
enroll a diverse population of up to half a
million people across the United States and
Puerto Rico. The opportunity for local resi-
dents to enroll in CPS-3 is possible with a
partnership with the YMCA of Vineland
during a rally set for 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday,
November 15. Participants may also sign up
ahead of time via the website
www.cps3@southjersey.org.
CPS-3 will help researchers better
understand the lifestyle, environmental,
and genetic factors that cause or prevent
cancer. To enroll in this important study,
individuals will go to the YMCA on
November 15 and will read and sign an
informed consent form; complete a brief
survey; have their waist circumference
measured; and give a small blood sample.
The in-person enrollment process takes 20
to 30 minutes to complete.
At home, individuals will complete a
comprehensive survey packet that asks for
information on lifestyle, behavioral, and
other factors related to their health. Upon
completion of this process, the Society will
send periodic follow-up surveys to update
participant information plus annual
newsletters with study updates and results.
The initial and follow-up surveys complet-
ed at home will take an hour or less to com-
plete and are expected to be sent every few
years.
Researchers will use the data from CPS-
3 to build on evidence from a series of
American Cancer Society studies beginning
in the 1950s that have involved millions of
volunteer participants. Previous studies
have played a major role in understanding
cancer prevention and risk; these have con-
tributed significantly to the scientific basis
and development of public health guide-
lines and recommendations. For example,
studies confirmed the link between ciga-
rette smoking and lung cancer, demonstrat-
ed the link between larger waist size and
increased death rates from cancer and
other causes, and showed the impact of air
pollution on heart and lung conditions.
Current changes in lifestyle and in the
understanding of cancer make it essential
to begin a new study.
The voluntary, long-term commitment
by participants is what will produce bene-
fits for decades to come.
For more or to learn how to become
involved with CPS-3, visit www.cps3south-
jersey.org or e-mail cps3@cancer org, or
call toll-free 1-888-604-5888. The Y of
Vineland is located at 1159 East Landis
Avenue. Phone number is 856-691-0030. I
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Library To Hold Program for Digital Preservation
Anyone wanting to preserve their personal memories into a digital format that
will last forever can get it done at the Bridgeton Library on October 16.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, patrons will have the opportunity to
preserve personal prints, photos, slides and audio-visual collections during the
October 16th fundraising program.
Innovative Document Imagings Digital Memory Media division will have advi-
sors on hand at the library, located at 150 E. Commerce Street between 4 and 7
p.m., to counsel patrons on the best way to digitally preserve their collections.
Materials, such as old photographs, 8mm and 16mm films, slides and video-
tapes, can be brought to the library on October 16, dropped off forpreservation
at IDI's secure New Jersey facility or arrangements can be worked out for pick
up or shipping.
Once placed, orders can be tracked online through IDIs order tracking system.
Once scanned and digitized, patrons will be notified of a date and time to
retrieve their newly created DVDs from the Library. The Friends of the Library will
receive 20 percent of the proceeds. For more information, including
prices, please call the library at 856-451-2620.
During the hours of the workshop, members of the Friends will be on hand to
serve refreshments. The first 20 patrons to place an order for a digitized collec-
tion will receive a flash drive.
The Friends are a non-profit group that supports the library by sponsoring
childrens programs and purchasing new books.
From left: Elizabeth McCutcheon, is all smiles with her personalized memories preserved
on a disk while Norma DeNoble is unhappy with all her VHS tapes in front of her. The
two women are Friends of the Bridgeton Library members.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
Haunted, Inc. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St.,
Hammonton. 6:30 p.m. RSVP to
Nancy.Fiedler@stockton.edu or call 609-
626-3837.
Classic Horror Movie Night. Delsea
Drive-in, 2203 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland. An
American Werewolf in London Rated R 7 p.m.
Let The Right One In Rated R 8:45 p.m.
Third Thursday Ghost Tours. Downtown
Hammonton. Discover the ghosts inhabit-
ing Downtown Hammonton as you stroll
the streets and absorb the spriit of the
town though stories of eerie hauntings and
happenings.
Witches Brew. The Greenview Inn at
Eastlyn Golf Course, Italia Ave., East
Vineland. 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show.
Performed by Enchante Caberet, a two-act
Broadway musical dinner show, featuring a
four-course dinner, cash bar. Adults $50,
children $30. 856-691-5558.
OCTOBER 18, 24 AND 25
Annual Greenwich Halloween Ghost
Walking Tours. Presented by the
Cumberland County Historical Society. Two
tours each night, 7 and 8 p.m. Rain or
shine. Registration is required. Participation
is limited, so register early. $5 per person
Meet at the Warren & Reba Lummis
Library, Ye Greate St., Greenwich. Wear
comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight.
455-8580 to register.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Third Friday. Glasstown Arts District in
Millville. 69 p.m. Across the Pond will be
brewing up some "Swamp Water" tea, a
berry scented green rooibos with black cats
and orange sprinkles. Eklektik Treasures has
a lot of new and fresh stock including a line
of spider jewelry. At Something Sweet, take
a detour from the same old candy piles with
some yummy pumpkin cake pops, ghostly
pretzel rods, adorable mummy Oreo pops or
monster marshmallows.
Halloween Bone Run & Walk/South
Jersey Times Fall Festival. Parvin State
Park, 701 Almond Road, Pittsgrove. 7 a.m.
registration, 9 a.m. 5K and walk begin, 811
a.m. South Jersey Times Fall Festival. A
spooktacular way to support United Way
of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New
Jersey's work to improve education, income
and health in Cumberland County. $25 for
those who pre-register, $30 day of the
event. 5K run offers more than $2,000 in
prize money for race winners and multiple
awards. Also, food, music, a costume con-
test and a health fair offering complimenta-
ry screenings 811 a.m.
Pumpkin Fest. South Vineland United
Methodist Church, Sherman Ave. and Main
Rd., Vineland. 24 p.m. For children ages 2
to 12. Crafts, hay maze, pick a pumpkin
and decorate it. All free (small charge for
additional pumpkins and refreshments).
Halloween Story Hour and Craft.
Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St.,
Millville. 1:30 p.m. Get into the spirit of the
season. Free. RSVP 856-825-7087, ext. 12.
Family Fall Festival. Cumberland County
Community Church, 1800 E. Broad St.,
Millville. 1-4 p.m. Free addmission to chil-
dren and their parents. Prizes, games, food
and a magician. 856-327-2222.
Halloween at Graham Manor.
WheatonArts, 1000 Glasstown Rd., Millville.
1011 a.m. For 3 years and older. $15. Help
deck our graham cracker walls with candy
and icing that are all in the spirit of the
food and fun of Halloween.
Pumpkin Carving Fundraiser. Vineland
YMCA, 1159 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 10:30
a.m.1 p.m. $15 donation per pumpkin. Rain
or shine outdoor event. Hosted by Tri-County
Community Interact Club. All proceeds go to
Alzheimers Association. 609-579-3805.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
Lets Scare Cancer Halloween Costume
Party. Five Points Inn, 580 Tuckahoe Road,
Vineland. 7 p.m.midnight. $30. Sponsored
by Relay for Life, this fundraiser will include
a buffet dinner, free beer and soda until 11
p.m., DJ and dancing, 50/50 and a Chinese
Auction, Cash Bar, Best Costume contest,
door prizes, games. Tickets must be pur-
chased in advance. Call 856-691-4908 for
tickets or info.
Halloween Costume Dance. Holly City
Family Center, 309 Buck St., Millville.
6:308:30 p.m. For children in grades 2 to
5. DJ, refreshments, prizes. $5 for non-
members. Free to full members.
Annual Healthy Spooktacular.
Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA, 1159 E.
Landis Ave., Vineland. 6:308 p.m. Free.
Ready for some spooky fun? Perfect for
children ages 2-10 and their families. Trick
or treat around the decorated Y for healthy
treats and prizes. Interested in providing a
healthy donation or volunteering? Contact
Cara Messore at
856-691-0030 ext. 307.
Ghost Tour & Rocky Horror Picture
Show. Glasstown Arts District in Millville.
69 p.m. $5 gets you a wristband and
entrance into five haunted sites. You may
buy your wristband at any of the haunted
sites listed below. A free trolley will be
running throughout the six-block district
from 6 till 9:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged
but not required. Actors from Off Broad
Street Players will be the storytellers at the
ghost tour sites. Many galleries, shops,
pubs and restaurants will be open. (At
Across the Pond shop, 129 N High, enjoy a
card-reading before you sample a specialty
tea or shop the unique store.) Visit
www.GlasstownArtDistrict.com or phone 1-
800-4957.
Heres what you will find on the tour:
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the
Arts, 22 N. High Street
Levoy Theatre, 130 N High St. At 9 p.m.
and midnight, the theatre will be showing
the cult-classic movie, Rocky Horror
Picture Show. Tickets are $15.
Bogarts Books & Coffee, 210 N High A
display of paranormal photography by Greg
Geraci, a tarot-card reader, live music and a
costume contest.
Wheaton Mansion, 516 N High St. Tour
first floor of the original T.C. Wheaton
home.
Village on High, 501 N High St. Ghosts of
artists past may speak with you.
Poochie Parade. Parvins State Park, 701
Almond Rd., Pittsgrove Twp. 12:30 p.m.,
register at 11:30 a.m. Dress up your dog-
gies in Halloween garb and come out for an
afternoon of fun. Tina's Fund for Domestic
Violence Awareness is hosting a the event.
$10 and you can register at
www.eventbrite.com or visit www.tinas-
fund.net.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
Atlantic City Ballet's Dracula. Landis
Theater, E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 4 p.m.
Based on Bram Stokers 1897 classic gothic
horror story, choreographer Phyllis Papas
Dracula mixes romance and passion with
horror and pain. Tickets $33 | Seniors $28
| Student/ Child $18 www.landistheater.com
or 691-1121.
Annual Walking Tour. Market St., Salem.
7 p.m. Benefits Salem Historical Society.
856-339-0400.
Hallo-Wheaton Trick or Treat and
Childrens Shows. WheatonArts, 1000
Glasstown Rd., Millville. 10 a.m.5 p.m.
Free admission.
Trick or Treat in The City of Vineland.
58 p.m.
Trick or Treat in The City of Bridgeton,
Townships of Deerfield, Hopewell,
Lawrence, Maurice River, Stow Creek
and Upper Deerfield and the Borough
of Shiloh. 47 p.m. Parents are asked to
accompany their children if possible to
ensure safety.
Trick or treating in Upper Deerfield
Township is limited to children 12 years of
age and younger. There are no age restric-
tions in the other communities listed here.
If you have questions, call your local
municipal building as follows: City of
Bridgeton-455-3230, Deerfield-455-3200,
Hopewell-455-1230, Lawrence-447-4554,
Maurice River-785-1120, Shiloh-455-3054,
Stow Creek-451-8822, and Upper Deerfield-
451-3811.
October After-School Movie. Millville
Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. 4:30
p.m. Victor Frankenstein and his
Frankendog Sparky in a heartwarming tale
about a boy and his dog. Halloween treats
will be served. Other snacks and bottled
water are permitted. Free. RSVP 856-825-
7087, ext. 12.
Classic Horror Movie Night. Delsea
Drive-in, 2203 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland.
Halloween Game Day. Millville Womans
Club, 300 E. St., Millville. 12 noon. Cost:
$25. Call in your table reservations to 825-
4312 by 10/25.
THROUGH OCTOBER
Night of Terror at Creamy Acres
Farms. 448 Lincoln Mill Rd., Mullica Hill.
223-1669. www.nightofterror.com. Tickets
sales start at 6 p.m., open Thursday, Friday
and Saturday nights in October plus
Halloween week, Monday through Saturday.
$30 per person for all six haunted attrac-
tions, $35 on Saturdays. Check website for
Haunted Paintball Hayride prices.
Millers Haunted Hayride. 625 Route
561, Winslow/ Hammonton. Every Friday,
Saturday, Sunday in October. 711 p.m. $10
Haunted Hayride, $5 Haunted Corn Maze,
$13 both. Free parking. 609-561-2436.
www.millershauntedhayride.com.
Send your Halloween events to
deb@grapevinenewspaper.com.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Some are spooky nights of terror, some are ghostly walks through history, others are just plain fun
costume parties for kids, adults or families. Keep in mind a childs age when choosing your Halloween fun.
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Pumpkin Treats
Pumpkin and spices and everything nice
makes for some autumn-inspired recipes.
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Recipe Corner { BY LISA ANN DiNUNZIO }
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ts that time yall, time for scrumptious
pumpkin recipes sure to please any
pumpkin lover! What could be more
Autumn like, then serving up Autumn Spice
Pancakes, or warm Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
to your family on a chilly fall day, It will warm
them up just by smelling the aroma of the
warm spices in these two recipes as they waft
through the air!
Autumn Spice Pancakes
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup raw sugar or natural sugar
substitute
1 tbs. non-aluminum baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 cups milk, almond or rice milk
3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/4 cup melted butter
2 eggs
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, spices
and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl whisk
together milk, pumpkin, melted butter, and
eggs. Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients, stir
just until combined. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls
onto a hot greased griddle. Turn when bubbles
form on top of pancakes. Cook until second
side is golden brown. Serve with warm maple
syrup and chopped pecans if desired.
Note: Add 1/4 cup of either chopped nuts,
cranberries, mini chocolate chips or peeled,
diced apple to pancake batter if desired.
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup raw sugar or natural substitute
1/4 cup packed brown sugar or natural
sugar substitute
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbs. unsulphured black strap molasses
2 cups unbleached all-purpose or white
whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. non-aluminum baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground Ginger
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. sea salt
Streusel Topping:
1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose or white
whole wheat flour
3 tbs. brown sugar or natural substitute
2 tbs. cold butter
Preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl, cream
together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Beat in the pumpkin, buttermilk, eggs and
molasses. In a separate bowl; combine the
flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and
salt. Add dry ingredients to the pumpkin mix-
ture, and stir just until blended. Fill greased or
paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. For
topping: Combine flour and brown sugar; cut in
butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over
batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a tooth-
pick inserted in the muffin comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing
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Lisa Ann is author of Seasoned With Love,
Treasured Recipes and Lisa Anns Seasoned
With Love II. Send recipes for publication to
lapd1991@aol.com or The Grapevine,
907 N. Main Rd., Vineland, NJ 08360.
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In Our Schools
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OLMA Juniors Get Ready for Ring Mass
Our Lady of Mercy Academy
juniors gathered in the schools
cafeteria with excited chatter and
looked at books and cases with
school rings. Each junior waited
their turn to be measured and to
choose the ring they will receive
in December at the schools Ring
Mass.
Our Lady of Mercy Academy is
a private, all-girls college prepara-
tory academy.
Junior Maura Fletcher gets measured
for her Junior class ring.
Assini Named State Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Kathy Assini, the 2013 Delsea Regional
Middle School Teacher of the Year, and the 2013
Gloucester County Teacher of the Year, was named
the 2014 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year at
the State Board of Education Meeting on October 2.
She is only the second Gloucester County educator
to achieve this honor since the programs inception.
Assini, a Deptford Township resident, began her
teaching career in 2001 at Joyce Kilmer Middle
School in Milltown, New Jersey after spending more
than 20 years as a hairstylist and salon manager.
She returned to school in the late 1990s and
earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from
Kean University. She has been teaching social stud-
ies at Delsea Regional Middle School since 2004 and history in the high schools
Alternative School program since 2011. She recently earned her masters degree in
21st Century Teaching and Learning from Wilkes University.
In the middle school, Mrs. Assini is a member of the Faculty Council, DEAC
Committee, and Olweus Committee, while serving as the chair of the districts
Professional Development Committee. She is a technology mentor and has been
an adviser for the Natural Helpers/Peer Mediators program for the past six
years. In the community, she works as a Narateen volunteer and participates in
drug awareness assemblies through the districts outreach program.
VHS Marching Clan Scoring High in New Uniforms
The Vineland
High School
Marching Clan
christened its new
uniforms at the
high schools first
football game this
yearand by plac-
ing first the
Liberty Division at
the Cavalcade of
Bands
Competition held
in Woodstown
recently. The band
also received the
second highest
score of 76.800, in a field of nine performing bands, just under Delsea Regional.
In ensuing weeks, The Marching Clan has continued to score high at events in
Millville and Egg Harbor Township.
According to Bill McDevitt, band director, the last set of uniforms was 11 years
old. The new uniforms include a black background and the school colors of red
and gray. There is a logo on one sleeveEst. 1931that acknowledges the band
has been in existence for 80 years.
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HAPPENINGS
Halloween-themed events on page 15.
EVERY SATURDAY
ReStore Seeking Donations Prior To
Grand Opening. Habitat for Humanity
ReStore, 601 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland. Every
Saturday (except 11/30 and 12/28). 8
a.m. noon. ReStore is run mostly on
donations. Proceeds benefit Habitat for
Humanity. Accepting furniture, working
appliances, electrical fixtures, tools,
countertops, cabinets, and working elec-
tronics. To set up a different drop time or
a pick-up, call 8456-563-0292 or visit
www.facebook.com/CCHFHRestore.
Versailles Discussion. Vineland Public
Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 23
p.m. Free. Pianist Catherine Sprague lec-
tures on one of Frances cultural gems, the
Palace of Versailles. Registration not
required. 856-794-4244, ext. 4243.
Educational Rights for Children With
Learning and Behavior Challenges.
The Parent Academy, 629 E. Wood St.,
Vineland. Free. With this workshop, parents
will learn how to become an effective
advocate for their child. Space limited, reg-
istration required. 856-359-4435 or email
ras.youthandfamily@hotmail.com
A Taste of Vineland. Greenview Inn,
Eastlyn Golf Course, 4049 Italia Ave.,
Vineland. $40. Sample the signature dish-
es from many of Vinelands finest restau-
rants and eateries. Featuring live music
and a wine tasting. 856-794-8653.
Weight Loss Class. Cooper Wellness
Center, 6 Lasalle St., Vineland. Presented by
The Foundation for Wellness Professionals,
a national non-profit organization, the class
will focus on methods to lose weight with-
out the use of drugs or dieting. Seating lim-
ited to first 20 callers. 856-691-1313.
OCTOBER 16 AND 23
Childrens Zumbatomic Event. Holly City
Family Center, 309 Buck St., Millville. 6 p.m.
Free. Event to encourage children ages 512
to exercise and have fun. Led by Zumba
instructor Amy DuBois. 856-293-0609.
Writers Society Meeting. Vineland
Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland. 23 p.m. Free. If interested in
writing, join this group for in-depth discus-
sion and writing critiques. Registration not
required. 856-794-4244, ext. 4243.
Evening Craft and Story Hour. Frankin
Twp. Library, 1584 Coles Mill Rd.,
Franklinville. 6:307:15 p.m. Free. Hosted by
Delsea 7th grade students. Kids ages 38
are invited with a caregiver. 856-694-2833.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Beef and Beverage Fundraiser. North
Italy Club, 414 Virano Ln., Vineland. 7
p.m. midnight. $20, includes dinner and
beverages. Proceeds donated to family of
Emily Wren, who was crushed by an SUV
and suffered severe injuries. Tickets or
make a donation: 609-868-6697.
VHS Field Hockey Buffet Dinner
Fundraiser. Moose Hall, 187 W. Wheat
Rd., Vineland. 69:30 p.m. $20, includes
dinner and soft drinks/water. All food
homemade. Basket auction and DJ. To
purchase tickets, e-mail
kcronk@vineland.org.
OCTOBER 18 AND 19
Breast Cancer Awareness Bake Sale.
Gullos Hair Salon, Lincoln and Landis
Ave., Vineland. Featuring a Chinese auction
Auction tickets are $1 each or 10 for $7.
Proceeds go to Breast Cancer Foundation.
CELEBRATE OUR VETERANS THIS SATURDAY
Come experience history on Saturday, October 19, when WWII veteran
crew members take flight aboard a WWII B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber at
Millville Airport. Don't miss this opportunity to revisit history with six veter-
ans as they share stories of their missions aboard a B-17.
The festivities begin at 8 a.m. with a 100-vehicle motorcade departing
from Landis Park in Vineland, at 10 a.m. There will be a brief ceremony to
honor our veterans before the 30-minute flight, that is scheduled at 11:30
a.m. This once-in-lifetime experience is coordinated by Celebrating Our
Veterans Millville, NJ and Chapter 216 of the Experimental Aircraft
Association.
The EAA will be conducting ground tours and additional flights throughout
the day and patriotic memorabilia will be available for purchase. For more
information on ground tours and flights visit www.b17.org. For other inquires,
call 856-305-7476 or 609-805-2349.
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Domestic Violence Memorial Garden
Rededication. Giampietro Park, 3231 E.
Landis Ave., Vineland. 3 p.m. $25 ($30 day
of the event). Hosted by the Tinas Fund for
Domestic Violence Awareness. 609-721-3078.
Soup, Bake and Rummage Sale. United
Methodist Social Hall, 340 Methodist Rd.,
Newport. 9:30 a.m.1 p.m. All soups and
baked goods are homemade. Various soup
and pastry selections. Call-ahead orders
accepted. 609-805-0257.
Premier Jewelry Sale. First United
Methodist Church of Hammonton, 398
Bellevue Ave., Hammonton. 13:30 p.m.
Fundraiser, get your Christmas shopping
started now. 609-561-1537.
Beef and Beer for Autism Speaks. Five
Points Restaurant, 580 E Landis Ave.,
Vineland. 7 p.m. Tickets $30. Chinese
Auction, DJ,, 50/50 raffle 856-498-2296.
Book Sale. Millville Public Library, 210
Buck St., Millville. 10 a.m.3 p.m.
Donations of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles,
board games, videos, and computer games
will be accepted. 856-825-7087, ext. 12.
Oktoberfest. Lutheran Church of the
Redeemer, 2384 E. Landis Ave., Vineland.
15 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Family
Promise of Cumberland County. German
food, great music, and fellowship. Thrivent
Financial will match all funds raised. For
ticket info., call 609-220-7489.
Basket Bingo. Millville Elks Lodge, 1815
E. Broad St., Millville 5 p.m. $25 for 20
Bingo games and dessert. Prizes are bas-
kets from Dresden, Ohio, and are filled
with goodies. Also, a 50/50 drawing and
three large basket raffles. Food and bever-
ages sold by Millville Elks. 856-825-8073.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Coach Bag Bingo. Elks Lodge, 1815 E.
Broad St., Millville. 3 p.m. $25 ($30 day of
the event). Hosted by the Tinas Fund for
Domestic Violence Awareness, participants
will have an opportunity to win authentic
Coach bags. 609-721-3078.
Chicken Barbecue. Holy Trinity Russian
Orthodox Church Hall, 2211 W. Landis Ave.,
Vineland. 12:305 p.m. $12 adults, $5 for
children under 12. Half chicken with fix-
ings, refreshments, desserts and pierogies.
Live music with a dance floor. Eat in or
take out.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
Musical Lecture. Vineland Public Library,
1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 67:30 p.m.
Free. Paul Somers of the Bay Atlantic
Symphony lectures on life of Italian com-
poser Giuseppe Verdi. Registration not
required. 856-794-4244, ext. 4243.
NAMI Cumberland County Support
Meeting. Chestnut Assembly of God,
2554 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. 79 p.m.
Laurence Gevirtz, VP of Acute Care
Services at Twin Oaks Community Services
speaks about behavioral health programs
offered by the facility. 856-691-9234.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
Vineland City Council Meeting. City
Hall, 640 W. Wood St., Vineland. 6 p.m.
RCSNJ Fall Conference. Sabater
Elementary School, 301 Southeast Blvd.,
Vineland. 4:308 p.m. $20 members, $25
non-members. Conference for The Reading
Council of Southern New Jersey. Featuring
Dan Gutman, author of childrens books.
To register, visit www.rcsnj.webs.com.
Friends Helping Friends Discount
Day. Boscovs, Cumberland Mall, Vineland.
9 a.m.11 p.m. Benefits Millville Womans
Club. 25% discount coupon is $5. Also
selling Boscovs gift cards from $5 to
$500. 10% of purchase price goes to club.
To purchase a coupon or gift card, call
856-447-4478.
Cumberland County/
Tri-Chamber Breakfast
Friday, October 25. Cumberland
County College Luciano Conference
Center, 3322 College Dr., Vineland. Free
to attend, but registration is required.
Featured speaker is Chris Gheysens,
CEO of WAWA, Inc. 856-691-7400.
purpose was to haul loads, plow fields and
chase down prey, says Block, author of Like
Chiropractic for Elephants, a book in part about
his experience treating elephants and other
animals for chiropractic problems.
Today, tractors and other marvels of the
post-industrial era have largely replaced the
duties of the working animal. In a world where
humans distance themselves more and more
from one another, these animals have become
our companions, family members and closest
confidantes.
More friends and custodians of animals
including dogs, horses and, yes, elephants
realize that they too suffer from spinal irregu-
larities, he says.
Of course, any living creature with a spine
is vulnerable to injury, which can incur years
of suffering and even death, he says.
With that in mind, he offers gift ideas for
the furry family member that cannot tell you
with language what it needs:
Dog harnesses: For those who havent
already noticed, collars and choke chains hurt
dogs that have a habit of pulling during walks.
Collars centralize stress on their neck. Ideally,
you should train your dog to not pullthere
are how-to books and programs that can help.
In the meantime, and even after successful
training, a dog harness works best on that rare
occasion when, for example, a squirrel piques
their interest. Harnesses appropriately distrib-
ute weight throughout a canines torso.
Theyre also appropriate for cats on leashes.
Need a chiropractor? Some animals go
many years before their caretakers realize they
have a significant mobility problem, or that
there is an affordable solution to the problem.
Many simply do not consider alternative health
measures for their horse, dog or cat; they think
their only options are expensive, invasive sur-
gery, or nothing. To spot problems early, always
monitor how they walk or run, and how they
hold their head. Pay attention to their move-
ments, and how they respond to touch, he says.
Dont overfeed: An overfed dog or cat,
just like an obese human, experiences damag-
ing health consequences. Excess weight puts
stress on the skeleton and joints, and obese
cats and dogs can get diabetes. Feed them the
appropriate amount of pet food, and do not
give them scrap from the dinner table. If your
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Poochie Parade. Parvins State Park, 701 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove Twp. 12:30
p.m., register at 11:30 a.m. Dress up your doggies in Halloween garb and come
out for an afternoon of fun. Tina's Fund for Domestic Violence Awareness is
hosting a the event. $10 and you can register at www.eventbrite.com or visit
www.tinasfund.net. Elwood the World's Ugliest Dog will be in attendance and
there will be prizes awarded in different categories of costume.
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Feral Cat Day Education
Initiative
In recognition of Feral Cat Day, the Animal
Friends Foundation (AFF) will host an open
house on Wednesday October 16 from 5-7pm at
their office at 629 E. Wood St., Suite #302
Vineland, NJ. Everyone is invited to come and
learn what TNVR
(Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Release) is all about
and why it is the most humane and effective
method of controlling the feral cat population.
Meet those who have done the work and seen
the positive results of managing a stabilized
feral cat colony. All types of information will
be distributed and refreshments will be served.
AFF is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit
organization, founded in 2003 with a singular
goal of reducing the overpopulation of
unwanted companion animals through aggres-
sive spay/neuter programs and community
education. So far in 2013 AFF has assisted
with altering over 630 cats through grant
funds and generous donations from our sup-
porters. For more information about our local
veterinary partnerships or AFFs other pro-
grams, including those that assist dog owners,
visit www.AnimalFriendsFoundation.com or
call 856-503-5572.
Five Gifts to Ensure Happy,
Healthy Dogs
Todays modern world shows how much our
relationship with animals has changed, says
animal chiropractic consultant Dr. Rod Block.
Back before the mechanical wonders of
industrialization, we relied upon animals to
carry the brunt of our work; essentially, their
dog has grown accustomed to begging at meal
times, put him in another room when you sit
down at the table. Our pets do not have the
right digestion system for many human foods.
Dog beds: Know your dog. You wouldnt
give a childs bed to a large adult; consider
whats appropriate for your dogs length,
weight and sleeping style. This knowledge will
help you when confronted with the many
styles of beds: bagel, doughnut and bolster
beds; cuddler or nest beds; dog couches;
round, rectangle or square beds; or elevated
beds with frames. Also, consider manufacturer
differences. Each may have its own definition
of large dog, for example.
Holistic options: As health-care avenues
have expanded for humans, so too have they
for pets. Often, the answer for human and ani-
mal well-being is not an overload of prescrip-
tion medication. Acupuncture is a valid option
with no adverse side affects that has shown
positive results, especially for large animals
like horses. In general, use common sense; an
overstressed environment is not good for any
living thing. Consider researching the latest
alternative-health options for your animal. I
Dr. Rod Block (www.drrodblock.com) is an inter-
national lecturer on animal chiropractic. He is
board certified in animal chiropractic by the
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association,
is a member of the International Association of
Elephant Managers and serves as an equine chiro-
practic consultant to Cal Poly Pomona. Dr. Block
completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA
and later received his Doctorate in Chiropractic.
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Furever. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N.
High St., Millville. 7 p.m. Feature-
length documentary that explores the
dimensions of grief people experience
over the loss of a pet. It examines the
sociological evolution of pets in the
U.S. today, particularly their position
in a family unit, and how this evolu-
tion is affecting those in the veterinary
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assumptions regarding attachment,
religion, ritual, grief, and death, and
studies the bonds that form between
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together as the older generation's love of
the outdoors and thrill of the catch flowed
into the heads, perhaps even the souls, of
the younger ones.
The adults bantered some on the calm
shores of the lake and in the slow-moving
atmosphere of the sportfriendly, but with
an undercurrent of competition. Like a Zen
version of a typical Little League game.
The kids learned, listened, tried, failed.
The parents showed, encouraged, cheered
and, often, just told them what to do. Avena
had what appeared to be an extended family
the size of a neighborhood present to teach
and help, led by his mother and super-
booster, Lori.
He travels all season on the FLWbass fish-
ing tour (think NASCAR), where he's called
Jersey Boy, and competes for prize money
that can run into the hundreds of thousands.
He pilots an expensive, high-tech bass boat,
and his sponsors provide a new one each
year. Adrian Avena fishes for a living, nuff
said. (Next week's Grapevine will carry an
account of Avena's adventures and accom-
plishments, along with more information
about the Challenger League, which bene-
fits from his annual fishing contest.)
But its as the chief instructor and
encourager at the tournament that he may
be best able to express his inner self. He is
patient with his students as he teaches
patience with the fishthe skill he said was
most important for success at his sport. Hes
a natural and willing teacher, likes kids, and
is an imposing role model in his white jer-
sey ablaze with sponsor logos.
The Vineland area got me started and
this tournament is one way I give back,
Avena said. In my youth, the love of the
outdoors I got from my dad, grandfather,
and uncles kept me out of trouble. I want
other people to have that opportunity, just
enjoying what's been given to us.
Some of the teaching is subtle, and unre-
lated to rods and reels. Young Christopher
LaPorta caught a fair-sized sunny, it strug-
gled in the catch bucket. Its dying, some-
one said. Avena reminded LaPorta he'd have
to get his fish weighed before it died if he
wanted it to count. Or, he could release it to
the safety of the pond instead.
Ill throw it back, its not important,
said the seven-year-old.
Trevor Farinaccio, 10, of Vineland was
so intent on his attempt to catch a fish that I
dont think he heard me talking to him. Jim
Farinaccio told me his son has been fishing
since he was two, and fully understands the
fickle nature of the endeavor.
If you caught a fish every time, it would
be called catching, not fishing, he said.
I watched the determined looks on the
faces of families who were moving to a new,
perhaps luckier spot. Some families were small,
some were not. Logan Gentile, 3, who caught
his first fish on this first fishing outing, was
with his mom, dad, grandmother, pop-pop,
uncle and seven-year-old brother, Landon.
There were 59 youngsters around the lake;
they caught 61 fish. Not one per customer
though, the sport is too harsh for that. Some
of the children said they caught as many as 10.
Many trouped home empty-hooked. I got the
clear impression that they would all be back
next year and they would bring their friends.
As noontime neared, music played and
charcoal smoke rose from the pavilion in
the center of the park. Last-minute casts
produced little result as the crowd filtered
toward the shelter and the door prizes. The
trophies stood waiting in a soldiery line.
Soon, Adrian Avena took the mic,
thanked all those who helped, and presented
the awards. The lucky people won the
Chinese auction and the skillful won the
goldfish cracker guessing game. There were
hugs, congratulations, and condolences. The
kids went home happy. There were no sad
faces, no losers.
Theres enough of that in the world out-
side fishing. I
Contact: mickey@grapevinenewspaper.com
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FISHING
(Continued from cover)
Did Yogi Berra Fish?
Yogi Berra said, You can see a
lot just by watching. Here's a little
of what I saw, heard, and learned at
the fishing tournament:
Fishing is pretty goodif you're
in the right spot.
Look at it this wayat least you
won't have to eat worms tonight,
the fish are taking all of them.
You're not going to get your line
out farther because of the weight
and the wind.
Hey, Oscar Mayer in the 60s?
They said they made all-meat wein-
ers, well they used worms. Now,
they have to list what kind of meat
they use.
It's a great way to spend time
with your kids, too many parents
don't do that.
Make your last worm count, we
only have a half-hour left.
The fish are getting smart.
Look, here comes some rain,
rain's good for fishing.
Look, here comes some sun,
sun's good for fishing.
It's The Grapevine you're with?
That's a real good paper. M.B.
The Biggest Fish
Awards at the 2nd Annual Youth
Fishing Tourney went to:
Age 6 and under:
Most and Largest Fish: Sharvell
Corbin
7 to 10:
Most : Jacob Alverez
Largest: Christopher Hernandez
11 to 13
Most : Jesus Cordona
Largest: Joey Snedeker
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OCTOBER 14 THROUGH 21
Nightlife at Bennigans. 2196 W.
Landis Ave., Vineland, 205-0010. Karaoke
Thursdays with Bob Morgan, 9 p.m.-
close, $3 Heinekens, DJ/Dance Party
Fridays 9 p.m.-Close, $3 Coronas. All
Sports Packages: MLB Extra Innings, NBA
League Pass, NHL Center Ice, and NFL
Sunday Ticket. $3 12-oz. Coors Light &
$5 23-oz. Call for RSVP and details.
Nightlife at Tombstone Saloon and
Grill. 373 Rt. 54, Buena. Taco Tues.:
Singing bartender. Wed. Bike/Wing Night,
Fri. and Sat.: Roadhouse, live country music.
EVERY TUESDAY
Karaoke. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S. Delsea
Dr., Vineland. With KAO Productionz feat.
Kerbie A. (9 p.m.1 a.m.). 765-5977.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Salsa Night. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S.
Delsea Dr., Vineland. Latin-inspired dance
party. Free Dance Lesson 910 p.m. with DJ
Slick Rick. 765-5977.
Country Night/Dancing. Ten22, The
Centerton Country Club & Event Center,
1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove. Requests all
night) on one of the largest dance floors
in region. $5 cover charge.
The Other Son/Part of Foreign Film
Festival. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High
St., Millville. 7 p.m. A drama about two
young men who discover they were
switched at birth making them truly
belong to the families they are at war with.
Tickets $8. Admission free to students
with proper ID and kids under 12. Tickets
at 856-696-4445 or act@jewishcumber-
land.org or available at the door.
Combination dinner/ movie package at
$40 per person. Dinner at Andrea
Trattoria Italiana at 5:15 p.m. Call 856-
696-4445 for reservations.
EVERY THURSDAY
Jazz Duos. Annata Wine Bar, Bellevue
Ave., Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Live Jazz
featuring area's best jazz duos. 6:30 -
9:30 p.m. No cover. RSVP recommended.
Kathleen Madigan. Levoy Theatre, 126-
130 N. High St., Millville. 7:30 p.m. Over
her 25 year career, she has performed on
nearly every standup TV show. $40$35.
856-327-6400 or www.levoy.net.
OCTOBER 16 THROUGH 19
Nightlife at Ramada. Harry's Pub at
Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,
Vineland, 696-3800. Wed.: Ladies Night,
1/2 price appetizers all night. Happy Hour
Mon.-Sat, 4-6 p.m. $1 off alcoholic drinks.
Wed.Sat., live entertainment.
Nightlife at Double Eagle. Double Eagle
Saloon, 1477 Panther Road., Vineland.
Come out for Thursday Night Football
Specials, DJ and live acoustic duos Friday
Nights. NFL Sunday Ticket broadcasting
every NFL game Beer and Wing Specials.
Find us on FaceBook for daily deals.
Nightlife at Old Oar House. Old Oar
House Irish Pub. 123 N. High St., Millville,
293-1200. Wed.: Karaoke. Fri.: Dr. Phil and
the Heart Attacks 9 p.m., Sat.: Overworked &
Unemployed 9 p.m.
EVERY FRIDAY
DJ: Joe Gorgo. Tre Bellezze, 363 East
Wheat Rd., Vineland. Complimentary buffet
3-6 p.m. 697-8500.
Gene Cortopassi. Merighi's Savoy Inn, E.
Landis Ave. and Union Rd., Vineland, 691-
8051. 6 p.m. Dinner music.
EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Top 40 Dance Party w/ DJ Tony Morris.
The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S. Delsea Dr,,
Vineland. All of the most popular main-
stream dance music. 765-5977.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Amour/Part of Foreign Film Festival.
Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St.,
Millville. 7 p.m. A couple of retired music
teachers in their eighties. Suddenly Anne
has a stroke at breakfast and their lives
are never the same. Tickets $8. Admission
free to students with ID and kids under 12.
Tickets at 856.696.4445 or act@jew-
ishcumber land.org or at the door.
Combination dinner/ movie package at
$40 per person. Dinner at Andrea
Trattoria Italiana at 5:15 p.m. Call 856-
696-4445 for reservations.
Third Friday: Book Signing/Bosco &
Peck. Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,
Millville. Free. Author Sally Willowbees
Found Artists on Country Roads & Back
Alleys of South Jersey, 69 p.m. Live music,
60s soul, 70s funk. 710 p.m.
Craig Schulman on Broadway.
Guaracini Performing Arts Center,
Sherman Ave. and College Dr., Vineland. 8
p.m. One of the worlds top tenors pres-
ents a solo concert. Expect songs from
The Phantom of the Opera and Les
Misrables as Schulman has played both
leading roles on Broadwaya feat only he
can claim. www.craigschulman.com.
Tickets: $20 premium seat, $10 standard
seat, $5 standard seat "CCC student
price." Call or visit the CCC Box Office.
856-692-8499.
OCTOBER 18, 19 AND 20
Scapin. The Little Theatre, Sherman Ave.
and the Blvd., Vineland. 8 p.m. except
Sunday at 2 p.m. Cumberland Players pres-
ent its annual comedic theatre offering.
Tickets $15 (Sunday matinee half-price for
seniors), available through www.cumber-
landplayers.com.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Levoy Theatre,
126-130 N. High St., Millville. 8 p.m. on
Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. on
Sunday. Off Broad Street Players stage one
of Tennessee William's best-known plays.
$20/$14 for seniors and students. 856-
327-6400 or www.levoy.net.
OCTOBER 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, AND 27
Judgment Day: The Play. Chestnut
Assembly of God, 2554 E. Chestnut Ave.,
Vineland. 7 p.m. All new scenes. PG-13. $3,
kids 12 and under $1.
Bob Evans. Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N.
High St., Millville. Free. Live music. 79 p.m.
Autumn Authors Fair. A Novel Idea
Chapter II, Landis Marketplace, Vineland.
11 a.m.4 p.m. More than 20 local authors
from the NJ Authors Network, South
Jersey Writers Group, and South Jersey
Women Authors.
Donna Lee and Gretchen Harris. Pope
John Paul II Retreat Center, Immaculate
Heart of Mary Hall, 414 S Eighth St.,
Vineland. 7 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Free and open to all. 856-696-1241.
Phillys Hottest, Young Comics. Eagle
Theatre, Vine St., Hammonton. 8 p.m.
Features four comedians, including
Helium Comedy Clubs Phillys
Phunniest 2013 winner, Chip Chantry.
The wine lounge will be open before and
during the show for audience members.
Tickets $20, purchase online at
www.TheEagleTheatre.com Recommended
for adults 18+. 609-704-5012.
Adelante at Hispanic Heritage and
Multicultural Celebration. Ramada
Inn/Regency Ballroom, W. Landis Ave.,
Vineland. 711 p.m. Full dinner served fol-
lowed by the award ceremony, dancing,
prizes and surprises. All profits benefit the
programs of DH/Perfil Latino TV, Inc.
Tickets available at www.perfillatino.org.
856) 825-0654 or info@perfillatino.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Poetry On High. Bogarts Bookstore. 210
N. High St., Millville. Free. Celebrates seven
years at Bogarts Books. Open mic for poet-
ry and original music. 1:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
The Zinghoppers. Levoy Theatre, 126-
130 N. High St., Millville. 9:55 and 11:40
a.m. For children ages 2 to 8, incorporating
hip-hop and electro dance music. $10
adults, $5 children. 856-327-6400 or
www.levoy.net.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Shane Lucas Price. Kegler's, 503 Delsea Dr., Glassboro,
856-881-1011. 8 p.m. Price was born and raised in that little
town of Elmer (Salem County, but just over the line from
Cumberland County). Being such a small town made it easy
for him to instantly become the funniest person in town. His
childhood goal was to become a comedian and he studied
different approaches inspired by Robin Williams, Eddie
Murphy, George Carlin, Chis Rock, Chris Farley and Louis CK.
In his act, Price touches on a wide range of topicsreligion,
sports, relationships, life, Adele, old people and more. Most
recently he opened for Luke Asklocke, Eljaye Montenegro and
Katt Williams. Tickets are $15 pre sale and $20 at the door.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
Dinner & Laughs Comedy Night.
Merighis Savoy Inn, Union Rd. and
Landis Ave., Vineland. 6:15 p.m. The
Vineland Regional Dance Company
(VRDC) hosts buffet dinner, dessert,
and headlining comicsScott Sharp,
Brett Hiker, Mike Albanese (pictured
above), Sean Lynch, and Vinnie
Nardiello (top). VRDC dancers and
Board of Directors will also be sell-
ing raffle tickets for several high
value prizes. There is also a one-
night cash 50/50 raffle. Tickets $40
in advance by calling 856-691-6059
or by visiting www.vrdc.org.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
COMEDY, THIRD FRIDAY, POETRY ON HIGH, FILM FEST,

AND NIGHTLIFE AROUND THE REGION.
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The following transactions of $10,000 or more were filed with Cumberland County in
the month of August 2013 (transactions may have occurred in an earlier month).
Names listed may, in some cases, be those of buyers or sellers representatives.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
BRIDGETON
20 Reeves Rd., ALC Properties LLC to
Goldfinch Aid Propco LLC on 8/20/13 for
$2,445,339
276 W Commerce Ext., Patricia A Berni to
Frank A Davis on 8/21/13 for $83,000
45 Spring St., Herbert D Wireback, Sr. (by
Grdn.) to Basilio Ruiz-Perez on 8/21/13
for $88,000
170 Vine St., Carl C Berry to Calogero
DiFranco on 8/29/13 for $52,250
COMMERCIAL TWP
1802 Strawberry Ave., Kelly Susan Mangini
to Robin M Ricci on 8/22/13 for $81,500
DEERFIELD TWP
760 Maple St., Vincent A Pipitone to Erin
M Garrison on 8/20/13 for $159,000
GREENWICH TWP
336 Bacons Neck Rd., Daniel S, Hancock,
Sr. Family Trust (by Trust) to TJK Land
Holdings LLC on 8/22/13 for $300,000
HOPEWELL TWP
753 Roadstown Rd., Marian W Dubois (by
Grdn.) to Fox & Fox Builders LLC on
8/26/13 for $10,000
17 Downing St., James C Young (Exec.) to
Carolyn Michelle Carter on 8/26/13 for
$65,000
4 Hillside Ave., Philip S Gibbs to Mitchell
Selleck on 8/26/13 for $145,000
MAURICE RIVER TWP
207 Hesstown Rd., Kathleen Ann Terry-
Anderson to Earleen Rentz on 8/20/13 for
$150,000
172 Main St., Paul Singer to Robert P
Camp, Jr. on 8/20/13 for $300,000
13 Cain Ave., Tomra Vecere to Paul E
Barnes on 8/21/13 for $24,900
MILLVILLE
517 Buck St., Thomas Gildea to Society
Rentals LLC on 8/19/13 for $90,000
305 N 8th St., Elizabeth R Walker to
Devin Reilly on 8/20/13 for $25,000
209 Sugarman Ave., Sixth Avenue
Investments LLC to Attia Elbadawy on
8/20/13 for $60,000
35 Cornwall Ave., John Dinaso to David M
Zieger on 8/20/13 for $113,000
212 N 5th St., Virgie Dutton to Dellarae
Price on 8/22/13 for $53,000
601 Broad St. E., Elva Iannello (by Atty.)
to Douglas Hayes on 8/23/13 for $73,000
124 Mulberry St., James R Swift to Frank
Bellone on 8/23/13 for $117,000
304 W McNeal St., Federal National
Mortgage Assoc. (by Atty.) to Hector Ruiz
on 8/27/13 for $14,500
5 Holly Hills Ct., Carol Grusemeyer to
Julio Perez on 8/29/13 for $120,000
20 Fairfield Ave., Kevin Beniston to
Matthew Wayne Lutz on 8/29/13 for
$139,000
9 Jason Ave., Roselee Roberts (Exec.) to
Emilia D Trebour on 8/29/13 for $165,000
STOW CREEK TWP
127 Pony Rd., Claire R Ayars to Victoria M
Morlock on 8/19/13 for $152,000
UPPER DEERFIELD
40 Orillia Dr., Kim C Okamoto (Exec.) to
Dwight Iversen on 8/20/13 for $130,000
718 Chestnut Ave., Geraldine E Wille to
Peter Ingraldi, III on 8/21/13 for $115,000
104 Landis Ave., James B Stoffels to Lee
M Nardelli on 8/21/13 for $139,900
14 Pindale Dr., Hilda V Patschorke to
Thomas W Ash, Jr. on 8/27/13 for
$144,000
VINELAND
86 & 224 Lincoln Ave., Mary Horner to
Lorie S Ruga on 8/19/13 for $700,800
291 Carlisle Dr., Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp. (by Atty.) to Maria G
Vargas on 8/20/13 for $97,000
2139 E Chestnut Ave., Terrace East Real
Estate Associates LP (by GP) to Daryl
Desiere on 8/20/13 for $100,000
144 Luciano Ave., RPJ Properties LLC to
Estrellita Maldonado on 8/20/13 for
$153,900
33 Arcadia Pl., Victor Lopez to Danielle
Finley on 8/20/13 for $195,000
3281 Grace Ann Dr., Kymad Properties
LLC to Mark Allen Simmons on 8/20/13
for $280,000
2095 W Korff Dr., Robert Avena to Pikesh
Thaker on 8/21/13 for $111,900
1118 New Pear St., Bryan Wallace to
Ramanda C Gregory on 8/21/13 for
$162,500
1043 Linda Ln., Consumer Housing Corp.
to NVR Inc. (DBA) on 8/22/13 for
$41,000
3270 Tuttlegrove Rd., Spring Hollow No 1
LLC to NVR Inc. (DBA) on 8/22/13 for
$79,750
735 S Main Rd., Harriet Levin to Kathleen
M Halpin (Trust) on 8/26/13 for $109,900
2430 Union Rd. & C., Lawrence J
Spadoni to Maryann Marinelli on 8/28/13
for $22,000
609 S Orchard Rd., Fred Ruberti, Jr. to
Sukhvinder Kalotia on 8/28/13 for
$140,000
3501 Prospect Ave., William A Langley to
Christopher C Copestick on 8/29/13 for
$147,000
2102 E Oak Rd. H2, NVR Inc. (DBA) to
Donna Bertoldi on 8/29/13 for $180,180
2220 Maple Ave., Gregory S Amos to
Stephanie Gomez on 8/30/13 for
$174,500
FRANK J. BONGIOVANNI
Tell us a little bit about yourself ( job, family,
etc.) and your qualifications for office:
I am a retired Captain of Police and for-
mer Director of the Atlantic County Police
Academy involved in basic and other spe-
cialized training for police officers. I am
currently an adjunct instructor for
Fairleigh Dickinson University in the
graduate school of Administrative Science.
Also, I am an instructor at Cumberland
County Community College in the fields
of Business and Management. I am mar-
ried to my wonderful wife Geri, and we
have four children and four granddaugh-
ters who keep us very busy!
I have been selected to fill the vacancy
on the school board created by Carlos
Mercado as he assumed the role of county
freeholder. For the past three months I
have gain valuable insight and knowledge
concerning the responsibilities and duties
of the Vineland school board.
I believe my educational experience, in
conjunction with my work background;
give me the right combination in order to
continue to serve the citizens of Vineland
on the school board.
In your opinion, what are the three
biggest issues facing your school board:
Keeping the school district within
its operating budget by finding ways to
increase effectiveness and efficiency of
operations without creating deficits in
either our budget or our educational
initiatives.
Ensuring that we maintain the high-
est quality of teachers, administrative, and
support personnel.
We remain ever vigilant in our ability
to provide a safe environment for our chil-
dren from the beginning to the end of
their school day.
How do you plan to address the issues
listed above if elected?
As stated previously I am currently
serving the remaining tenure of Mr.
Mercados appointment to the school
board. If elected, I will strive to meet the
ever-present demands which are brought
to the school board. I am currently form-
ing a strong relationship with all school
board members. As I learn more from my
fellow school board members, the admin-
istration, and feedback from students and
parents, I hope to gain enough knowledge
to mitigate problems and maximized
potential solutions.
Please provide us with a closing statement:
In closing, our school board is faced
with some very, very tough issues. Our
school district holds about 11,000 students
and employs thousands of workers. The
only way I see to maintain the highest
standards of education while maintaining
a watchful eye on spending, is to build
supportive relationships with teachers,
parents, students, support and administra-
tive staff. By maintaining open lines of
communication enables all members to
take a team approach to providing a quali-
ty educational experience for all students
within the district.
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and coach; Frank Bongiovanni, a retired
Atlantic City police captain and adjunct
professor at Cumberland County College;
and David Mazur, who works at the
Woodbine Developmental Center.
Five other candidates are seeking the
remaining one year of the term of Carlos
Mercado, Jr., who resigned in July to take
a seat on the Cumberland County Board of
Freeholders.
That group includes: Incumbent Tom
Ulrich, a captain in the Vineland Police
Department; Wanda Lopez, a retired state
Division of Youth and Family Services
employee; Eric Girone, a Boeing aircraft
employee; Ryan DeVito, who lives on
North Valley Avenue; and Geralynn Testa
McCann, a retired district language arts
teacher and literary coach who is the wife
of Dr. Tom McCann, VHS South Principal.
Bongiovanni was chosen in August from
a group of three contenders that included
Lopez and Girone to fill Mercado's seat
until the November election.
All candidates have been invited to a
candidates forum at Wallace Middle
School on Tuesday, October 15. The event
will be videotaped by Vineland Public
Schools Broadcasting and aired on Comcast
Channel 9 and Verizon FiOS Channel 41
multiple times prior to the election. I
CANDIDATES
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RYAN DEVITO
I was born and raised in Vineland.
Graduate of Vineland High school.
Obtained a Bachelors of Science in
Accounting from Rowan University. I am
married to Rena DeVito, we are Vineland
homeowners and I am currently employed
at Xerox as an Audit Manager for the
Delaware and Central PA region.
Some of my qualifications include a
strong financial background, forward
thinking ability, strong analytical skills,
problem solving aptitude and effective
communication skills.
More opportunities for professional
development to ensure we are following
Federal Mandates correctly
Stricter discipline policies to ensure
the safety in our schools
Ensure the district is allocating funds
efficiently.
When elected, I plan to address these
issues with the school board and its offi-
cers directly. A review should be complet-
ed to verify the district is following
Federal mandates correctly.
Evaluate the districts financials, identi-
fy methods to spend and save effectively,
and to curtail any identified waste and
unnecessary cost to the tax payer.
Weigh the current discipline policies in
the district to decide if these guidelines
are uniformly followed at all schools and
define if these policies are indeed effective
safety measures.
When elected, I will serve the city with
honesty and distinction. I will attempt to
make sure that as a district we are not
only spending funds in an acceptable
manner but to ensure we are following
Federal mandates correctly and effective-
ly. I will also strive to ensure our kids'
have a safe and fun learning environment.
BRIAN DEWINNE
I am willing, if elected, to once again
serve the voters and students as a School
Board Member in Vineland. I am married
to my beautiful wife Dawn, and our two
children attend Vineland Public Schools.
Dawn and I also attended Vineland Public
Schools. I am a Rider College graduate and
a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by
trade. I am employed as the Chief Financial
Officer of Giordanos Recycling in
Vineland. I currently serve on several non-
profit organizations boards and have
always been active in the Vineland commu-
nity. I served on this School Board as a very
active member of the board for three years.
I stepped away to spend more time with
my family, attend activities my kids were
involved in and coach baseball for the past
three years for my son and his teammates.
When I chose not to run again after my
term expired on the Board I was surprised
to receive so many comments of people
who said they were sad to see me leave
the Board. That, along with the encour-
agement of some close friends, prompted
me to seek to return to the Board.
1. Finances: With the State of New
Jersey giving Vineland minimal increases
or keeping state aid the same, it results in
cuts every year because we have cost
increases each year with salaries and
wages and many other items. This means
we, as a Board, need to scrutinize each
line item of the budget to ensure we have
little waste and that our money is being
spent appropriately resulting in a superior
education offered to each student.
2. Providing a Superior Education: We
need to challenge our students to prepare
themfor the real world, whether it is higher
education, trades or entering the workforce
right after high school. The students have
many distractions in this world today. We
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RICHARD BARUFFI
The Grapevine did not receive a
response from this candidate. Richard
Baruffi is a retired Atlantic City police
captain and adjunct professor at
Cumberland County College.
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have many great teachers in the district and
we need to give themthe tools they need to
help themkeep the students engaged and
because Board members are somewhat lim-
ited in the day to day operations of the
schools. We need our Administrators in the
schools and at PlumStreet to continue to
hold our staff not only accountable but seek
teacher input to provide themall the tools
teachers need to provide a superior educa-
tion to all students.
3. Student Busing: This past September
we now have more students responsible to
get to school as the distance for busing has
increased. It is our responsibility to get
the student to and from school safely.
Many of the roads near some schools do
not have sidewalks. There will always be a
safety concern for the Board. Carrying a
bookbag 2.5 miles each way to school in
good or bad weather is a challenge. We
need to be creative to make transportation
work for all and we need to find the
money in the budget to pay for this. I have
a proven track record of attacking the
school budget in order to save money,
which I will do again if elected.
Finances: Uncertain times lie ahead in
regards to the State Aid we receive.
Vineland property owners contribute
about $22 million of the $200 million
budget this district has. Many officials in
the State are not happy with the aid we
receive and want it reduced. Every year
we have to make cuts if our state aid
received is the same as the prior year due
to staff raises and other increased costs. I
bring a background in finance and under-
stand the school budget and the processes,
having learned this during my term on the
Board. From bidding contracts to negoti-
ating with vendors, I have this experience
that will help the district. My experience
and knowledge is an asset I am willing to
share and will share if elected.
Superior Education: If you want to pro-
vide a superior education you cannot do it
without excellent teachers. I have wit-
nessed this first-hand with my children
that we have excellent teachers in this dis-
trict. For those students who want to be
challenged, we offer an education second
to none! I am proud to say I was educated
in Vineland Public Schools and I am hum-
ble enough to say I could not do the job of
a teacher. Great teachers are our best asset
as they keep students engaged, yearning to
learn and excited to get up and go to
school each day. As parents in general we
take for granted how important our chil-
drens teachers are. We need to keep the
great teachers, provide them what they
need and recruit excellent teachers to
come here. One last thing, our administra-
tors need to purge the district of the hand-
ful of teachers who are not doing their job.
Busing: First, all elementary school stu-
dents, no matter where they live, should
have the option to be bused, which I
believe they do. Now those living within
2.5 miles of the school, if you think about
it, can argue they are penalized for where
they live by not having transportation
offered. It is most important and our
responsibility to get our students to and
from school safely and many of these
roads to schools do not have sidewalks.
We are one of the largest if not the largest
busing district in the State. We spend a lot
of money on the transportation of stu-
dents. But 2.5 miles each way with a heavy
bookbag is a long way, especially in
inclement weather. Instead of walking 2.5
miles to school maybe the student can
walk a mile or less to a bus stop. Maybe a
group of bus stops along the roads that go
through ourwhole town East to West and
North to South can be scheduled.
Regardless, I dont know the cost savings
that resulted from the increase in distance
requiring students to walk to school; how-
ever, I am confident I can find a solution
in the budget to remedy this change.
I once served this board and worked
hard while I was serving. I did not seek
re-election at that time so I could spend
time with my family. My two children
attend Vineland Public Schools as did my
wife and I. I seek to give my time again to
serve the district. My background is in
finances as I served on the finance com-
mittee and helped make some changes
that directly resulted in saving money for
the district. Uncertain times are ahead
and we need to be fiscally prudent and I
can help with that. I stand by each vote I
made as an informed Board member dur-
ing my three-year term. I dont make
promises and wont make promises; I will
fight for the students and taxpayers. I ask
for your vote and thank you for your con-
sideration and support.
Area voters will, once again, have plenty of
decisions to make when they enter the vot-
ing booth on November 5. Not only will
voters choose from amongst candidates for
Governor of New Jersey, County Surrogate
and Freeholders, but theyll also be select-
ing local officials in races not normally
decided upon in a November general elec-
tionat least not prior to last year.
As was the case for the first time last year,
voters in 13 of Cumberland Countys 14 munic-
ipalities will elect school board members in
November, rather than in separate springtime
elections. Only Bridgeton elected not to take
advantage of a 2012 change in a state statute
that gave NewJersey communities the option
to move the date of elections for school board
members fromApril to November.
At the county level, voters will select a
County Surrogate, choosing between the
incumbent, Democrat Doug Rainear, and
Republican Tim Codispoti. Voters will also
choose three candidates to serve on the
Cumberland County Board of Chosen
Freeholders. In last years election, control
of the Freeholder Board was returned to the
Democrats. This year, seats held by two
Republicans are being vacated (Carl
Kirsteins seat and the seat held by Sam
Fiocchi, who is running for State Assembly).
Also up for grabs will be the seat vacated by
former Freeholder Director Bill Whelan, who
resigned this summer. Carlos Mercado, Jr.
was sworn in this past July to fill Whelans
unexpired term through the end of this year.
Mercado is running for Freeholder on a
ticket with two other Democrats: Darlene
Barber and Pastor Al Morgan. They are
being opposed by Republicans Bill
Gonzalez, Jim Sauro and Tom Sheppard.
While Vineland, Millville and Bridgeton
all took advantage of the shift from spring-
time to November municipal elections, only
Vinelands were held last year. This year
Millville elects commissioners in November
and Bridgeton voters will elect a mayor and
city council members in November 2014.
VINELAND CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE HOSTS
BOE CANDIDATE FORUM
Tuesday, October 15. Vineland
Board of Education Candidates
Forum. Wallace School Auditorium,
688 N. Mill Rd., Vineland. 6 p.m.
Eleven candidates are running for
four open seats on the Vineland
School Board.
The event will be videotaped by
Vineland Public Schools
Broadcasting and aired on
Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon
FiOS Channel 41 multiple times
prior to the election.
SENATORIAL DEBATE
Thursday, October 24. NJ
Senatorial Candidate Debate. Landis
Theater, 830 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland. Find out where Senator
Jeff Van Drew and candidate Susan
Adelizzi-Schmidt stand on the
issues. Hosted in partnership with
the Millville Chamber of Commerce
and the Cape May County Chamber
of Commerce. Profiles of the candi-
dates for State Senate and Assembly
will be presented in the October 30
issue of The Grapevine.
Voting Information for 2013 General Election
County Clerk Gloria Noto would like to encourage anyone who would like to
vote by mail for the November 5, 2013 General Election to request a ballot by
completing a vote-by-mail application and forwarding it to her office. The appli-
cations are available by calling the Clerks office at 856-453-4860 or by visiting
the NJ Division of Elections website online at www.njelections.org and download-
ing an application. Completed applications must be received by October 29 for
the November General Election (seven days prior to the election) to be processed
and mailed back to the voter.
Noto is also happy to announce that voters may visit her office to apply and
vote in person. The voter will still need to complete an application and then will
be given the ballot, which they may take with them and mail back. They may also
choose to vote immediately at the office. The Board of Elections must receive the
voted ballot no later than the close of polls on election day.
To further convenience anyone interested in the vote-by-mail option, office
hours will be extended on each Tuesday in the month of October until 7 p.m. The
office will also be open until 7 p.m. on October 30 and 31, and November 1.
Further, the office will be open on Saturday, November 2, from 8:30 a.m. until
noon. Voters may also vote on Monday, November 4, until 3 p.m.
Voters who do not wish to vote by mail may visit their regular polling place
and cast their ballot on the voting machine on Election Day. The polls open at 6
a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. All registered voters in the County will be
mailed a sample ballot one week prior to each election advising them of their
polling site and to assist them in becoming familiar with the machine ballot.
Please call the County Clerks office at 856-453-4860 for further information.
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Voters to Face Full Ballot on Election Day, November 5
Millville First Candidates Forum
Meet the candidates for Millville
Commissioner at the American Legion
Post 82 (Buck and Mulberry streets)
in Millville, on October 29 at 7 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend.
Candidates will introduce themselves
and answer questions from a modera-
tor. All five positions are open for the
November election, they will appear
on the ballot in the following order:
Michael Santiago, David W. Ennis,
James F. Quinn (incumbent), Joe
Pepitone, David Vanaman (incum-
bent), Dale Finch (incumbent), Wayne
Smith, Joseph Sooy, Bob Tesoroni,
Lynne Porreca-Compari.
Light refreshments will be served.
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SCOTT E. ENGLISH
Im 48 years old and I have been a
Vineland resident all my life. Im married
and have two children who attend the
VHS South 11/12 Campus. I own and oper-
ate my own plumbing business, Scott E.
English Plumbing LLC here in Vineland
and serve all of South Jersey.
Im currently finishing my first term as
a VBOE member and Im seeking to be re-
elected for a second three year term. Ive
been part of some pretty big changes to
the school district the past three years and
have learned a lot about the educational
system here in the state of New Jersey. My
first year on the board back in 2010 was a
huge learning curve for a blue collar guy
like myself. It took a while to learn what I
could do as a board member vs. what I
could not do. In my line of work, like our
school district, the ultimate goal is to put
the best product out there and move for-
ward in positive direction all while trying
to maintain a balanced budget. Ive had
the privilege to sit on the Finance
Committee and sit on and chair the
Facilities Committee during my first term.
In my opinion, these two committees are
the backbone of the district. Without the
funds you cant maintain the buildings and
without the buildings the students have
no place to learn or call school. Im not
here to tell you about what Ive done, but I
will tell you Ill work my hardest towards
moving this district forward in a timely
fashion.
Budget Cuts
Student Achievement for All Students
Accountability
listed above if elected? (250 words max.)
Budget Cuts This is not an easy task,
we need to keep our classrooms strong
with less money coming in from the state
each year. We need to start the budget
process early in November, go through it
line item by line item with all stake hold-
ers and cut where our Superintendent
feels we should cut. If this process takes
ten tries to get a balanced budget so be it.
It has to be a collaborative effort by all.
Student Achievement for All Students
I truly feel we are improving in many
areas, but we still need to do better. We
need to address the needs of every stu-
dent. Ive always felt that every student is
not going to go to college and the data
backs it up in our district. Are we prepar-
ing ever student for life after high school?
I love the thought of the long overdue
Full Time County Technical High School,
but we might not see a finished and fully
functional structure for two, three or
maybe even four years. Maybe its time to
bring back a true V-Wing at the VHS
South 11/12 building or possibly invest in
a true Alternative High School
Program??? Once again, it all comes down
to the funds. The students that are plan-
ning on attending college after high
school are pretty much on their way and
at VHS we offer some of the best classes
in the state for these types of students.
We need to focus more on the lower lev-
els and find out what, why and where
they see themselves in the future. I miss
the days of Shop Class, Home Economics,
Mechanical Drawing, Sewing, and the list
goes on. Im just one voice, but Ill contin-
ue to push and fight for all students and
the variety of classes we need to offer.
Accountability With the new state
educational evaluation system in place I
hope our district can embrace the new
system and we as board members need to
make sure we provide everyone with all
the proper technology, educational tools
and PD (Professional Development) to
help make them the best that they can be.
Im asking that you, the citizens of
Vineland come out and vote to re-elect
me, Scott E. English on November 5, 2013.
Ive been involved with starting some
positive things and would love the oppor-
tunity to see them flourish over the next
three years. Im prepared to make some
tough decisions as well in the near future.
Sometimes I wish I had a magic wand
that would make everyone happy, but this
is the real world, we live in Vineland not
Oz. Ill be honest, Ill work hard and I can
only hope that we can continue moving
our school district forward in a positive
direction
ERIC R. GIRONE
I am employed by The Boeing
Company in Philadelphia as an Employee
Developmental Specialist. I am married to
Joan Girone and we have 2 children who
attend Vineland Public Schools; Marvin
Wagner, 14, who attends Vineland High
School and Isabella Girone, 5, who attends
Winslow Elementary School.
Prior to becoming an instructor at
Boeing, I served in the Air Force for 13
years. I obtained my B.S in Organizational
Leadership from Neumann University in
2011. While serving in the US Air Force
and now with Boeing, I developed consen-
sus-building skills, which I can bring to
the School Board; this will help me to
become an effective Board Member. I
learned how to build trust and working
relationships with diverse groups. The
military taught me how to be a TEAM
member and an effective LEADER. My
practical experience will allow me to use
my problem solving and analytical skills to
their fullest. My experience in the military
and in the private sector enabled me to
develop my skills to set high expectations
of others and myself. My skills have
allowed me to find a way to inspire others
and to deliver results. In my current posi-
tion, I am the team leader for a corporate
wide Employee Involvement Team.
Boeing personally selected me to head the
Philadelphia Division Functional
Excellence Program that will coordinate
with all other defense sites within Boeing.
This group will optimize integration
across all functions, which will lead to
optimal business performance.
Fiscal Responsibility is a priority.
I will become active in the County and
State School Boards Associations to educate
and assist myself to become an effective
School Board Member. I will work diligent-
ly to support administrative efforts to obtain
funding through Grants and other sources. I
will strive to make sure the Teachers have
the proper tools and facilities to do their
best work. I will insist that the budgets rep-
resent what is needed to make Vineland
Schools the best they can be. I will vote for
budgets that represent a balance of expens-
es to address the needs of the students in
the formof classroomneeds. I will support
budgets that give the teachers the proper
facilities and equipment to provide the cur-
riculumthat is implemented by the Board.
Great Schools bring Great Businesses which
are desperately needed to lessen the tax
burden on the residents.
Accountability is a priority.
I will endeavor to make the
Administration and Staff accountable for
their actions. I will stress that we keep
developing the goals and objectives for the
Board Members, which will also be used by
the Administration and Staff in their every-
day operations. This will put everyone on
the same page, which will then eliminate
any confusion regarding policies and proce-
dures. I will make sure evaluations of staff
and administrators are done in the most
objective manner possible without bias. As
a school board member, I will be taking
part in a Boards self-evaluation which will
assist me to be the best I can be.
Communications is a priority.
As a School Board Member, serving all
of the residents of Vineland on behalf of
their children, I will make every effort to
make myself visible and available to the
needs of the School District. I will visit the
Schools to meet with the Principals and
staff and listen to their concerns about
their needs concerning their classrooms,
facilities and equipment. They are the feet
on the ground and know what is needed to
get the job done. I will answer questions
on a one-on one basis or through emails. If
I dont know an answer, I will make sure
they are directed to the right source.
Incorporated in the above answer.
My goal is to bring about the best pos-
sible programs for our children, while at
the same time, balancing the resources of
the taxpayers. I would make sure that I
will not try to run the school system, but
try to make sure it is well run. I would
strive to make administration and staff
accountable for their responsibilities and
their actions. I would assist in developing
the goals and objectives for the board
members, which will also be used by the
administration and staff. I am not afraid to
ask questions of the administration and
staff. I will never hesitate to speak up
about policies and programs that do not
work and produce the necessary out-
comes. As a School Board Member serving
the residents of Vineland on behalf of
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their children, I promise to make myself
visible and available to the needs of the
School District. I hope you will give me
your Support and Vote on November 5th.
WANDA (WENDY) LOPEZ
Born: Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.
School: University of Puerto Rico
Graduate with Honors
Graduate: BBA Management, Minor
Human Resources.
Graduate; Electronic College
Programing, Hato Rey Puerto Rico
Resident of Vineland and community
leader for 33 years
Married for 25 years, one daughter
Bilingual Worker
Retired State worker from the Division
of Youth & Family Services
Notary Public of State of New Jersey
Member of the Divine Mercy Parish
Vineland New Jersey
Active CCD Teacher & Lector in the
Divine Mercy Parrish
INSPIRA South Jersey Hospital
Volunteer of Month 100 hours Award 2013
Salvation Army Advisory Board 2013
Women of Excellence Award 2010,
Hometown Heroes Award 2011
Cumberland County College
Certificate-Career Ladders
Certify Tutor Program for Tri-County
Agency
Administrate Office of the Courts
Certificate
Founder & President of the EI Sol
Borincano Club 3rd Street Vineland NJ
Tri-CLO Club Member 3rd street
Vineland New Jersey
Volunteer Series: INSPIRA South
Jersey Hospital, Red Cross,
CASA PRAC Agency, NAFW, Boys &
Girls Club, Salvation Army,
Program Adopt Street 3rd Street Award
20072012
Honoring Citizenship BOYS TOWN
Agency Nebraska
Citation from Congress, State, County
and City of Vineland NJ
Certificates from the School System,
Wallace School, PTO & Others
Certificates fromthe Mayors, Hon. Barse,
Hon. Joseph Romano, Hon. Robert Romano
The need of a technical school in our
area because the students can be trained
for jobs in the community. This will
improve the quality of the work and the
job performance. The students will be
specialized in the area that they need. Our
children deserve to be champions. If
everybody cooperates, we can build excel-
lent communication between the adminis-
tration, school board the and community.
We are in need of grant writer. He or
she could help to raise funds, especially in
the bad economic situation we are in. The
grant writer has to raise enough money to
pay for their job.
There has to be excellent communica-
tion between the shool board, administra-
tion and community. This can be done by
working with the Vineland Chamber of
commerce and individual businesses.
I will be addressing the issues at first by
Chain of Command. I will provide the goals
for each issue and work in teams, with a
positive mind. I will always stress the goals
for the unity of our childrens safety and
education. I will provide information to the
parents, community, school board mem-
bers, agencies and organizations who want
to help our children with our mission. I
will provide an understanding about the
policies between school and parents. We
need involvement from agencies to provide
presentations to the parents and communi-
ty about problems so they can be resolved
before they get worse. Issues can be solved
before they get to DYFS. I will also create
for a Parent Network, I will bring back an
After-School Program with the concept
about teamwork, and positive self-esteem.
We can do it if everybody gives 100 percent
for our childrens future.
I have already 25 years of experience and
leadership working with the youth during
the DYFS life and also in my community in
the City of Vineland, NewJersey. I aman
example for my youth, parents, seniors and
community. I want to provide that I can be
the best candidate for the Board of
Education. I will keep my goals for the chil-
drens education with the partnership of the
school board members, county and district.
I will put my total efforts to accomplish my
goals. The best mission is to keep our chil-
dren in a safe, drug-free environment and
offer theman excellent education. We are
working together for a positive mind, unity,
and a better future for our children.
DAVID W. MAZUR
Age: 58
Family: Donna Main. I have two adult
children.
Occupation: Habilitation Plan
Coordinator Woodbine Developmental
Center State of New Jersey for 22 years. I
have resided in Vineland for the past 10
years and have been active not only in
school board issues but also Vineland city
politics and Cumberland County affairs.
Education: I have a A.A. Degree from
Brookdale
Community College June 1986:
Education. Fall of 1986
Kean College Special Education. B.A.
Degree Montclair University.
Political Experience: Appointed to the
Vineland City
Planning Board 2013.
Member of CWA Local 1040
Member of NJ state AFLjCIO
Writer for various newspapers.
I believe I possess an adequate balance
of educational and practical experience
learn throughout my life time to serve
successfully on the Vineland School
Board. I am a former Substitute Teacher
for both Middletown and Keyport N.J.
school systems. I am a former license
holder of Teacher of Psychology- State of
N.J. During my college education years I
had taken many courses in Education K-12
and in the field of Psychology. I am a
Qualified Mental Retardation
Professional. I have dealt with the gifted
and special needy citizens for many years.
In dealing with administration policies
while working in government I have in
the past supervised the administration,
coordinated and distributed important
doccuments to members interdisciplinary
of the team for disabled clients. I am the
main team leader and principal advisor to
these disabled clients. I draw up the final
plans for their everyday life and put them
in motion for these clients. Some of my
duties is working with disabled clients is
to monitor federal and state laws for those
compliance with the terms that are appli-
cable with state and federallegisations,
policies, and rules and regulations.
Also, another one of my fuctions is to
investigate and follow up on any report of
abuse, neglect which may impact on an
indivduals well-being. I feel that these are
the leadership skills that I have which
would make me an effective school board
member.
I am a strong advocate of increasing
the school system on math and science
education. I want the best education at
the cheapest price. I feel that we need to
do better to prepare our students here in
Vineland for life experiences. Students
need to be able to read, write and balance
a checkbook before they graduate. I also
feel that the school board should have a
zero-based budget. There must be
accountability to justify where every tax
dollar is spent.
To prevent Bullying: Whenever we
allow bullying in our schools and violence
occurs the whole school system is degrad-
ed. No one knows who will be the next
one to suffer from bullying in our school
system of ours and yet it goes on and on.
Data made available on October 8, 2012,
showed there were 12,024 instances of
haassment, intimidation and bullying
reported in the 2011-2012 schools in the
state of New Jersey. We should have a
zero tolerance to bullying.
To keep quality teachers in our school
system: It has been fashionable and com-
mon in the last few years to blame all of
societys ills and economic failures on
teachers. It is expected by the citizens of
Vineland to hold teachers accountable for
students performance. But it is not rea-
sonable to hold them accountable for fac-
tors beyond their control that effect their
students performance. It is not fair to
expect teachers to correct all the imbal-
ances of all of societys problems.
There must be accountability among
the department heads and administrators
in our school system here in Vineland who
should have to justify for every dollar they
spend. After this is done if we need more
money to fully educate our children we
must cut somewhere else in our budget.
We cannot cut down on our education for
our children because they are our city, our
future and our hope.
We must have an administration here
in Vineland that is strong and will enforce
the laws against bullying. Whenever we
allow bullying in our schools and violence
occurs the whole school system suffers.
Administrators must be fully aware of
their surroundings and be on the lookout
while students are in class. The school
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administration should make it mandatory
that students should take classes at the
school on the effects bullying has on other
students.
The hiring of qualified teachers should
always be the upmost important issue for
the board. You dont need a budget if you
do not have any teachers or students. I
believe that the board should hire teach-
ers from within the city first, if at all pos-
sible. That keeps the economic wheel
moving here in the city. We should strive
to reward our teachers in some way if stu-
dents learn so we can retain these highly
competent employees in the future.
I run for the board of education
because I want to make a difference in the
school system here in Vineland. I want
students to learn to their best of their abil-
ity. I want teachers to be treated with
respect, not like villains. This in turn will
make a better connection between teach-
ers and students. If elected to the school
board, I promise that I will work hard
with the budget and not waste taxpayers
money and vote for a fair days pay for dis-
trict employees and do what is best for the
students, teachers and taxpayers.
R. ALAN MOUNIER
I live in Vineland with my wife, Jerilyn.
We have three daughters, Sara, Marianna,
and Jessica. We are all professionals with
advanced degrees. My doctoral degree is
in archaeology. I own a consulting firm
and teach archaeology at Stockton
College. Jerilyn is a teacher in Weymouth
Township. Sara holds a doctorate in physi-
cal therapy. Marianna is a speech-lan-
guage pathologist, and Jessica is a certi-
fied counselor.
I have served on the Vineland School
Board since 2010. I am willing and eager
to continue my service because I think
that I can help to improve education in
Vineland. I have tried to see that the
schools provide first-rate educational
opportunities for all students at the least
possible cost. I am careful with my own
resources and doubly so with public
money.
I do my homework. I am well
informed, thoughtful, and independent.
My votes are always deliberate and deeply
considered. I vote in the best interest of
the students, the taxpayers, and the com-
munity. I am not afraid to vote NO! even
when that makes me a minority of one.
I have steadfastly defended students,
staff, and administrators against a variety
of injustices. In addition to advocating
academic achievement, I am a strong sup-
porter of the arts and extracurricular
activities. I have voted to retain or restore
art and music programs and clubs in the
face of proposed or actual cuts for budget-
ary reasons.
In short, I see my service as an exercise
in good citizenship.
1) The school budget remains bloated
and somewhat mismanaged. The budget-
ing process is not transparent. Too often
discretionary spending occurs without
benefiting the quality of education. For
example, the offices and boardrooms at
Plum Street were recently renovated with
expensive new furniture, without the
advice or consent of the Board.
Meanwhile, the principals of several
schools complain that they dont have
basic supplies necessary for teaching. In
short, the budget could be slashed without
adversely affecting the quality of educa-
tion in Vineland. But for that to happen,
the people need to elect board members
who will insist on fiscal responsibility and
financial restraint.
2) Presently, the administration of dis-
cipline is weak, if not lax, and inconsis-
tent. Disciplinarians interpret policy each
according to their own preference. The
administration has been reluctant to
invoke strict discipline among the younger
students, ultimately leading to a concen-
tration of discipline problems at the
high school. Too often, guidance coun-
selors handle discipline, thus depriving
students who need guidance in career or
college choices. This situation needs to
change!
3) Central administration needs to
improve communication with the Board,
with school principals and staff, and with
the community at large. Too often the
Board learns of important issues from
concerned citizens or from reading the
newspaper. Too often the Board learns
that the administration has been unre-
sponsive to concerns of parents. The
administration needs to do more to proj-
ect the positive accomplishments of the
District and to take immediate and deci-
sive action in the face of shortcomings.
Improvement is needed!
We need to make the budgeting process
more transparent, particularly highlight-
ing the amount of money available for dis-
cretionary spending. We need to encour-
age fiscal restraint among administrators
and staff. We need to implement cost-sav-
ing programs, which will allow for bulk
purchases, as well as more careful expen-
ditures for services, transportation, and
maintenance. I will continue to be a vocal
advocate for economy in our District.
2) I propose that we revise our disci-
pline policy to limit, but not prohibit, the
discretion of administrators. As chairman
of the Policy and Personnel Committee, I
am in a strong position to spearhead this
reform. I will encourage all personnel to
work for stronger, more effective disci-
pline among all students. Given the help
of other Board members, this is an achiev-
able goal.
3) Through its official capacity in set-
ting policy and oversight of administrative
performance, the School Board is in a
position to foster the desired improve-
ments in communication. I will encourage
the Board as well as Central
Administration to achieve this goal with
mutual good will. The District can
improve public relations by issuing quick,
thorough, and accurate press releases
dealing with administrative decisions,
emergencies, scholastic and athletic suc-
cesses, and school related functions.
It has been my honor to serve the vot-
ers, students, and taxpayers as a member
of the Vineland Board of Education. I
believe that, in cooperation with other
board members, I have been successful in
redirecting the District towards greater
academic success and social cohesion. For
example, the return of the high school to a
single entity based upon grade structure
(Grades 9-10 and 11-12) has proven to be a
major success. This move eliminated the
seriously flawed Small Learning
Communities scheme, which gave us in
effect two high schools, with all manner of
untoward and unforeseen problems. The
institution of a student uniform policy has
proven to be highly popular and success-
ful. I am pleased to have played a role in
these accomplishments. With continued
voter support, I would be pleased to con-
tinue as an active participant in communi-
ty affairs as a member of the Vineland
Board of Education.
GERALYNN TESTA MCCANN
I am a newly retired Vineland language
arts teacher and district literacy coach. I
have a BA from Glassboro State College
and a M.Ed. from Wilmington University.
My husband Tom and I have two children,
Elizabeth Petrini and Tom, Jr.
I am a product of our school system. I
graduated with honors from VHS in 1976,
following in the footsteps of my father
(Valedictorian 1934), mother (honors
graduate 1940) and three older broth-
ers. We sent our children, Elizabeth and
Tom, to Vineland schools for their entire
academic careers, where they excelled in
and enjoyed all aspects of their 13-year
journeys.
However, my insight deepened when I
became an educator in our district. I
watched these awesome teachers and the
tremendous work they do every day with
our children. Unfortunately, they are not
given the respect and thanks they truly
deserve for the efforts and energy they
bring to their classrooms each and every
day, not to mention the hours they dedi-
cate to their teaching practice on their
personal time. I want to, and will be, a
voice for them.
I am a great listener and am ready to
hear and discuss concerns and issues with
staff, parents and my fellow board mem-
bers. I work well as a team member and
realize that a teams success cant be cred-
ited to any one individualeveryone must
work together to get things done. I want
to bring my strengths to this team.
1) The one issue that must always be at
the top of every districts list of priorities
is school and student safety. Our schools
must be safe and peaceful learning envi-
ronments so that our students are given
the opportunities to reach their highest
academic potential. Internal and external
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factors must be addressed so that stu-
dents, teachers and parents are confident
that the Vineland schools are secure envi-
ronments for all who enter.
2) Another issue that school boards
must keep as a top priority is academic
achievement. Every child has the capacity
to reach his/her highest potential and its
the school boards responsibility to make
certain that the district is providing stu-
dents with the highest quality of educa-
tion possible.
3) Being a teacher, I know that provid-
ing teachers with the professional devel-
opment they need so they can do what is
expected and required of them is crucial. I
cant begin to count the number of times
over the past several years when a new
initiative was implemented, whether it
involved a curriculum change, new tech-
nology, computer software or grading pro-
gram or some other mandatory change,
and teachers were given inadequate train-
ing or trained either months before the
plan actually was put into place or after it
already started. This just sabotages the
effectiveness of their classroom instruc-
tion, which in turn hurts students.
1) School/ Student Safety: Many of the
measures essential to school safety are
already in place such as surveillance cam-
eras, hand-held radios and entrance
buzzers. I would make certain that a plan
is in place at each building for scheduled
maintenance check-ups and upgrades if
needed on all devices. Security should also
be regularly retrained in all security pro-
cedures involving these tools.
An internal factor affecting student
safety, such as bullying, is just as much a
threat to the school environment as exter-
nal factors. The state-mandated bullying
laws have been put in place to ensure the
protection of our students from harass-
ment and violence by other students. They
are a very good thingnow we have to
make certain that every incident is report-
ed and investigated and acted upon if sub-
stantiated. However, reporting and inves-
tigating even those without substantiation
send the powerful message to the perpe-
trator that his/her behavior will not be
tolerated.
2) Raising Academic Achievement: I
would implement a Saturday School
where students identified as in the mid-
dle or nearly proficient on the State
assessment would be invited to attend
Saturday morning sessions focused on the
literacy/math skills they need to improve.
This has been done in the past and proved
to be very helpful for those students.
3) Professional Development: Its all
about timingtrain teachers the summer
before initiatives are to be implemented
(at the latest). If training needs to happen
during the school year, save the district
money by utilizing the programs company
resources (usually included in cost of pur-
chase) to train teachers on-site using sub-
stitutes in-house.
All of the candidates running for school
board would say that the students are
their top priority. I agreebut I have to
say that I have what you could call dual
priorities. The teachers in our schools
need to be at the top of the list also.
As a school board member, retired edu-
cator and advocate for public education, I
can be a voice for all of those individuals
working in our schools. I would be hon-
ored to help guide the education of all of
the students in the Vineland Public School
District and have the opportunity to serve
our community.
I look forward to working with the
other members of the board with the com-
mon goal of making our schools the best
they can be.
TOM ULRICH
I am 53 years old. My wifes name is
Diana and she is a first grade teacher in
the Vineland Public School System. I have
two children and two stepchildren. I am a
31-year police veteran at the Vineland
Police Department. I currently hold the
rank of captain and assigned as the Patrol
Division Commander. I am responsible for
the day-to-day operations of the uni-
formed Patrol Division, Street Crimes
Unit, Traffic Unit, 9.1.1 Center and
Community Policing. I am also employed
as a Criminal Justice Adjunct Faculty
member at Cumberland County College
and Wilmington University.
My professional and educational train-
ing have prepared me for the rigors of
leadership. I have been a supervisor in the
Vineland Police Department for over 20
years with increasing responsibility attain-
ing the rank of sergeant, lieutenant and
captain. I have earned a Masters Degree
from Fairleigh Dickinson University in
Administrative Sciences along with
Graduate Certificates in Not for Profit
Partnerships and Criminal Justice Studies.
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
SCHOOLS
Federal Bureau of Investigations
National Academy Session #250
New Jersey Chiefs of Police Command
and Leadership Course (West Point Model)
New Jersey Police Executive Institute
New Jersey Chiefs of Police Certified-
Eligible Chief Law Enforcement
Executive
As a two term board member, I stand
by my common sense approach to gover-
nance and my record of carefully consid-
ering all stakeholders when making deci-
sions. If re-elected, I will continue to
make decisions that are consistent with
improving the education of all children in
our city.
Health/Safety: The safety of our stu-
dents and staff is paramount. Discipline,
emergency plans, and traffic flow prob-
lems are examples of the issues that must
use a best practices approach and be
critically examined. I am extremely con-
cerned that the district has not hired a
nursing supervisor and instead is leaving
the supervision of our nursing staff up to
other supervisors who are not subject
matter experts. In my opinion, the district
is gambling with the safety of 11,000 stu-
dents and not adequately protecting the
tax payers interest from costly potential
liability.
Student Achievement: I will continue
to support central administration in their
endeavors to close the achievement gap in
our sub-groups. I refuse to accept that the
district move past the three percent of
our at risk students as was suggested by
our current board President, Mr. Medio.
In my profession, I know all too well what
path those three percent of discarded stu-
dents often take and there is a much high-
er cost for all of us when that happens. We
owe it to the community to reach all chil-
dren in our diverse district.
Professional Development / Model
Classrooms: I will continue to support our
educational professionals by supporting
professional development that gives
teachers the opportunity to improve their
craft. As an executive officer in the
Vineland Police Department I know that
professional development in a lecture set-
ting with questions and answers fielded
from a dynamic speaker is invaluable. I do
not know a single person who graduates
from college and knows everything about
their profession. Growth comes about
through meaningful, continual profession-
al development.
Health/Safety: I will continue to criti-
cally review policies and practices looking
for best practice solutions through an ana-
lytical common sense approach. I will
work with the board and superintendent
to ensure that policy administration is
consistent through the district. Much too
often we hear about the inconsistencies of
policy adherence which in inevitably
causes problems because expectations are
not clear. I will continue my support for a
Student Health/Nursing Supervisor
because it is a high liability area.
Student Achievement: There are many
factors which affect student achievement.
Because of the poor socioeconomic condi-
tions in Vineland, many students need
extra services and support. I will continue
to support programs to can close this
achievement gap. The district must keep
trying to engage parents in every way pos-
sible. The district is improving but has a
long journey ahead. I simply refuse to
accept the statement by our Board
President, that we move past the three
percent of at risk children. In my profes-
sion, I know all too well what path those
three percent of discarded students often
take and there is a much higher cost for all
of us when that happens. We owe it to the
community to reach all children in our
diverse district.
Professional Development / Model
Classrooms: I will continue to support
professional development for our educa-
tional professionals. There have been
changes in tenure law along with new
guidelines for teacher and supervisor eval-
uations. High achieving teachers must be
identified and there classroom model in a
best practice approach. Growth comes
about through meaningful, continual pro-
fessional development.
In closing, I am asking the voters to
trust me one more time and re-elect me to
the one-year open seat on the board. I feel
that I am the best candidate for that seat.
The only agenda I have is to ensure that
all children get the best possible education
within the funding constraints of the dis-
trict that they can. The last six years have
taught me a valuable lesson, which is
agenda driven candidates or board mem-
bers are not the solution. In my heart, I
feel that the district is a better place today
along with our community. I have a
unique perspective as a board member
and a police captain in that I see the reali-
ty of not reaching all students that the sys-
tem fails. We can do much better. On
November 5th, vote for Thomas Ulrich
and know that you voted for someone that
cares deeply about our community. I
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How to Save on Home
Improvement Projects
With the economy still struggling,
money is tight for many homeowners.
That reality can present a problem to
those who want to improve their homes
without spending too much money.
The cost of a home improvement proj-
ect depends on a host of factors, including
the scale of the project and the availability
of materials. Upscale projects like a full
roof replacement will set homeowners
back a substantial amount of money. In its
2011-2012 Cost vs. Value Report,
Remodeling magazine revealed that the
average cost of such a project was nearly
$38,000. However, a smaller project like a
garage door replacement could be com-
pleted for fewer than $3,000.
When deciding if a home improvement
project is within your budget, its a good
idea to consult such figures before choos-
ing a project. For example, if your home is
a fixer-upper, then one project may not be
more urgent than another, something that
may allow you to choose less expensive
projects now while saving money for more
expensive projects down the road.
Its also important for homeowners to
know that figures such as those in the
Cost vs. Value Report are just averages.
Some projects might cost more than the
average, while others might come in well
under budget. To ensure your project is
one of the latter and not the former, con-
sider the following ways to trim costs off
your next home improvement project.
Avoid the DIY movement if you
dont have adequate experience. Many
homeowners fall into the DIY trap, feel-
ing they can pull off a project without hir-
ing a professional contractor. While this
is an option for those homeowners with
home improvement experience, its an
approach thats best avoided by those
without such experience. One mistake
could have you paying for the same mate-
rials twice: Once when you begin the
project, and then again when you need to
hire a contractor after your efforts didnt
work out. A failed DIY project also costs
you time, something homeowners hoping
to sell their homes post-project cannot
afford to waste.
Hire the right contractor. The best
contractor for the job wont necessarily be
the one who comes in with the lowest
estimate. The right contractor will know
how long a project will take and what the
materials will cost. The wrong contractor,
who might lack the experience of his com-
petitors, might make empty promises that
ultimately cost you more money via over-
run costs. Find a contractor who comes
highly recommended and is willing to
provide references and show you his or
her past similar projects. If you hire the
wrong contractor, the project may never
be completed and you may find yourself in
court, where the money you had budgeted
for home improvements is being spent on
lawyers instead.
Consider supplying your own mate-
rials. If you diligently research your proj-
ect, you should be able to buy the materi-
als yourself, even if you plan on hiring a
contractor to do the work. Some contrac-
tors mark up the materials as a means of
padding the bill. If you research the proj-
ect and learn about the materials you want
to use, you can save a substantial amount
of money buying those materials yourself
and then hiring a contractor.
Dont overlook recycled materials.
Buying recycled materials is another way
to reduce home improve-
ment costs. Bathroom fix-
tures, doors, flooring, and
lighting are just a few of
the materials that are com-
monly recycled and resold
at a fraction of the cost of
new materials. Shop
around for stores in your
area or peruse the Internet
for recycled materials.
Homeowners undertaking
a replacement project
rather than a remodel
might even be eligible for
tax breaks if they donate
their old materials.
Choose projects that
provide more bang for
your buck. Another way to
save is to choose projects
that provide a strong return
on your investment. If
money is a motivating fac-
tor behind your project,
choose a project that will
get you the most money
back at resale.
While the economy has
not necessarily been kind to
the home improvement
Homeowners can trim home improvement
costs by buying their own materials before
hiring a contractor to complete the project.
Ensuring a home's primary entryway is
welcoming and well-groomed is one way
homeowners can improve curb appeal.
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industry, there are still plenty of home-
owners looking to improve their homes.
Savvy homeowners can do just that and
save some money along the way by putting
a few strategies to work for them.
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
Homeowners who want to give their
kitchens a brand-new look without the
expense or the hassle of a full-scale reno-
vation often gravitate toward kitchen cabi-
net refacing.
Cabinet refacing is less expensive and
more eco-friendly than a full replacement
of existing cabinets, and experts estimate
refacing costs roughly two-thirds less than
a complete cabinet renovation. Refacing
involves replacing the doors and drawer
fronts of existing cabinets during which
the cabinet boxes are veneered to match
the wood color chosen for the refacing,
while the structure and layout of the cabi-
nets remains unchanged. Essentially the
kitchen footprint will remain the same as
it was before the refinishing took place.
Kitchens are popular rooms in the
home and much of the renovation invest-
ment made in the kitchen can be recu-
perated at resale. Homeowners looking
to put their homes up for sale soon may
find cabinet refacing is beneficial, as it is
a relatively quick renovation that can
reap big rewards.
Homeowners have options when refac-
ing their cabinets. While some projects,
such as stripping off old paint and repaint-
ing, can be a do-it-yourself project, refac-
ing cabinets may be best left to the profes-
sionals. Veneer work, which is often part
of cabinet refacing, is not a skill one can
learn overnight, and it often requires the
hand of a professional carpenter.
Many cabinets can be resurfaced suc-
cessfully. Older cabinets are prime candi-
dates, as they often are more sturdy than
newer cabinets. In general, cabinets can
be refaced as long as their substructures
are sound.
In addition to providing a new look for
the kitchen, cabinet refacing is an eco-
friendly project. By not demolishing exist-
ing cabinetry, homeowners are preventing
Cabinet refacing can transform the look of a kitchen, and such a project costs consider-
ably less than complete cabinet replacement.
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old materials from ending up in landfills
while saving trees from being cut down to
construct new cabinets. Refacing also
reduces the amount of chemical products
used in the building of new cabinets,
including stains, adhesives and chemically
treated wood.
Homeowners can choose among
wood, veneer, metal, and even glass
doors as replacements in the kitchen.
Coupling cabinet refacing with replace-
ment of old appliances can completely
transform the appearance of the kitchen
in relatively little time. Many refacing
projects go as follows.
Measurements are taken and techni-
cal drawings are made so that new cabinet
materials can be manufacturered to the
kitchens exact specifications.
Homeowners choose the type of fin-
ish they prefer for the new cabinetry.
Manufacturing takes place, and
homeowners will schedule a time when
the work will commence.
Existing doors and drawer fronts will
be removed and recycled or disposed of.
If cabinet frames and boxes need to
be repaired in any way, some refacing
companies will take care of this.
Cabinet boxes and frames are covered
in a matching veneer or plastic laminate.
The new doors and drawer fronts are
installed, as are new handles, pulls and
moldings to complete the look.
Many companies specialize in cabinet
refacing. Homeowners should request
estimates from potential candidates and
review workmanship prior to hiring a par-
ticular company.
Cabinet refacing is often a fast, rela-
tively inexpensive renovation project. It
can improve the appearance and func-
tionality of a kitchen in a small amount
of time, while also improving the value of
a home.
Give a Room a New Look
Without Breaking the Bank
Redecorating a room or an entire house
can change the entire feel of the space
dramatically. But an unpredictable econo-
my has made many consumers a little
more particular when it comes to spend-
ing on home decor.
Changing elements in a room does not
have to be expensive. A few updated pieces
or accessories can give a room an entirely
new look without breaking the bank.
Slipcovers are no longer the amor-
phous sacks they once were. Slipcovers
now come in all different price points.
Spending a little more can mean getting a
style that is elasticized or form-fitting,
which will conform to the contours of a
sofa or love seat. This is a simple way to
cover up an outdated style of sofa fabric or
a chair that has seen better days.
Slipcovers also are a good way to protect
new couches from damage when there are
children or pets in the home.
CABINETRY TRENDS
FOR KITCHEN & BATH
Homeowners are looking for safer
choices that wont quickly go out of
style and which fit within their budg-
etary constraints, said John Troxell,
design director for Wood-Modeone
of the countrys leading manufactur-
ers of fine custom cabinetry for the
home and office. In response, were
seeing, for example, the increased
use of lighter and more neutral fin-
ishes, including gray as a preferred
cabinetry color.
A neutral tone, gray harmonizes
with virtually any hue and corre-
sponds particularly well with stain-
less steel appliances and metallic-
tinged surfaces. Wood-Mode recently
introduced a mid-range gray vintage
finish, thats engineered to comple-
ment practically any kitchen or
bathwhether its a traditional or
contemporary design. Additionally,
there are new gray laminate products
used on select cabinet exterior sur-
faces. These both received rave
reviews from the designers who saw
the new finish and laminate for the
first time at The Kitchen & Bath
Industry Show this year.
The reproduction quality of the
wood grain image on this laminate is
quite amazing and spot-on authen-
tic, said Troxell. And the advantages
of laminate are plentiful. It provides a
surface thats easy to maintain, offers
clean lines, and serves as an afford-
able alternative to more expensive
finishes.
Another style in vogue is an
increased push toward furniture-qual-
ity cabinetry. Many cabinets today
are meant to resemble fine furniture
by incorporating details such as dec-
orative molding, carved accents and
multi-layered finishes and glazes that
add upscale charm and sophistica-
tion, Troxell said.
There [is] a stronger emphasis on
improvements and refinements ver-
sus innovative brand-new technolo-
gy, he added. And thats a function
of market demand. Homeowners
want to invest in proven, tried-and-
true choices in their kitchens and
baths that are going to yield lasting
functionality and enjoyment.
For more ideas on popular kitchen
trends and designs, which will stand
the test of time, call Mike Kellys
Kitchens at 856-455-8160. For more
information on Wood-Mode and
Brookhaven Cabinetry, visit
www.wood-mode.com.
Supplied by Mike Kellys Kitchens
To get the right slipcover, measure the
piece of furniture you intend to cover.
Without the correct fit, even a well-craft-
ed slipcover can look awkward and cheap.
Pay attention to the material of the slip-
cover, so you know it will be durable and
thick enough to cover an existing sofa
fabric pattern.
Knobs and Pulls. Breathe new life into
older furniture by changing the knobs,
draw pulls and handles. Many times furni-
ture comes with standard brass knobs that
can look dated over time. Using sleeker,
more streamlined knobs can make tradi-
tional furniture look more modern.
Changing pulls from metal to wood can
make a room look more earthy or country.
Home improvement stores and accessory
retailers stock a wide variety of handles
and knobs that can transform just about
any piece of furniture. And what cannot
be found in a store can most likely be pur-
chased online.
Paint or Stain. Painting a rooms walls
a different color can provide immediate
results. But furniture also can be painted
and stained. Many times older furniture is
made from quality wood, not the type of
composite or pressboard wood of some
less expensive furniture options. That
means that finishes can be stripped and
replaced with new stains. Turn a dated
dresser into something that looks brand
new with a new stain color or a coat of
paint. Think about painting or staining
using foam sponges to reduce the appear-
ance of brush lines.
Accessorize. Swapping out curtains,
throw pillows and even wall art can easily
and often inexpensively transform the
look of a room. Homeowners can pur-
chase accessories with bright colors that
add a pop of brightness throughout the
room and can provide a pick-me-up for
neutral design tones.
Older lamps can be given a new look
just by replacing lamp shades. There are
many affordable options at discount stores
and major retailers.
Area rugs can also transform a room
with little effort. Bring in a new color
scheme with a different patterned rug
and carry the pattern to stairways with
runners.
Bare Minimum. Sometimes less is
more, and this can also pertain to home
decorating. Revamping a room can be
done by subtraction as well as addition.
Homeowners can explore the option of
taking out a piece of furniture that may be
cumbersome and blocking foot traffic.
Removing knickknacks from shelves and
thinning out the use of collectibles can
make a room more airy and inviting.
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Home decor changes as simple as a new
lampshade can breathe new life into a room.
Before money is spent on changing furni-
ture or accessories, people can look into
what they can remove from the room to
freshen it up.
Giving a room a new look and feel can
be done without breaking the bank.
Let the Sun Shine In
A dark home can be dreary and drain
residents energy levels rather quickly.
Natural light has the power to make a per-
son feel more energized, and it also can
buoy spirits. As a result, many homeown-
ers want to increase the amount of natural
light in their homes.
Increasing natural sunlight in a home
reduces reliance on interior lighting. This
reduces energy bills and lowers the
homes carbon footprint. Natural light also
can help people in a home feel happier
and more content.
According to the National Institutes of
Health, some people experience serious
mood changes during the winter months.
Dubbed seasonal affective disorder, or
SAD, this condition may be effectively
treated with light therapy. Exposure to
more light can alleviate fatigue, loss of
interest and sad or anxious feelings.
Homeowners looking to increase the natu-
ral light in their homes, be it for medical
or aesthetic reasons, can do so in a variety
of ways.
Keep the drapes open. Opening blinds
and curtains as far as they will go allows
as much light to shine in without having
to do major home renovations or spend
any money at all. Homeowners concerned
about privacy can install a window film
that allows viewing from the inside only.
Clean the windows. Dirty windows
obstruct sunlight from entering the home.
They also can make a home appear
unkempt. Spend a free day cleaning the
windows so that theyll let ample light in.
Install seamless or low-profile win-
dows and doors. Seamless sliding doors
enable a large amount of light to enter the
home. Such doors can replace an entire
wall to brighten up a dark area of a home.
The more windows and doors a home has,
the brighter it will be.
Take inventory of dark spots. A
room may be dark because it simply does
not have a layout conducive to brightness.
Is a wall blocking light from reaching a
portion of the room? Think about chang-
ing the rooms layout or even making
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on a south- or west-facing wall can great-
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can also reflect light where it is needed.
Invest in skylights or solar tubes.
Both skylights and solar tubes enable light
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Diffusers on tubular daylighting devices
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Trimshrubs and trees. If trees and
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What can be done to prevent the
excessive weeds and algae that are
often perennial problems in so many
of our lakes and ponds? Does barley
straw really work? And what can I do
about Canada geese?
Millville class is at Cooperative
Extension of Cumberland County,
291 Morton Ave., Rosenhayn. Call
856-769-0090.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
FALL GUIDE FOR
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everything put inside a garage is behind a
closed door. That mess can quickly build
up, and reclaiming your garage requires
energy, time, organization, and a plan.
Organizing a garage will take some
time. An entire weekend or two consecu-
tive days may be necessary depending on
the level of disarray. Taking everything out
of the garage and going through the sort-
ing process may take the most time. When
sorting, separate any broken items, which
can immediately be put at the curb for
trash pick-up. Examine things that you
How to Make a Home Handicap Accessible
Many homeowners have found themselves scrambling to make their homes
handicap accessible after a sudden injury or illness. In addition, some home-
owners have found themselves looking to make adjustments to their homes in
anticipation of welcoming elderly, less mobile relatives into their homes.
Converting a home into a handicap-accessible space can seem like a daunt-
ing task that requires adjustments to nearly every part of the house. While the
extent of those adjustments depends on the individual who needs to be accom-
modated, some of the areas homeowners must address when making their
homes handicap accessible are universal regardless of the individual's condition.
EntrywaysA home's entryways often must be addressed when making the
home more handicap accessible. Portable ramps can be an affordable option
and are often an ideal for those who only need to make temporary adjustments,
such as when a resident suffers an injury that requires he or she spend some
time in a wheelchair. When the adjustments will just be temporary, a folding
wheelchair might be necessary, as the doorways might not be able to fit a stan-
dard wheelchair that doesn't fold.
When adjustments figure to be permanent, homeowners might need to
expand the doorways in their homes. Contractors typically recommend expand-
ing doorways to at least 32 inches, which provides some maneuverability when
wheelchairs, which are typically between 24 and 27 inches wide, are entering
the home. Doorways at the most commonly used entryways, including front
doors and doors to the bathrooms as well as the individual's bedroom, will
likely need to be widened.
BathroomThe bathroom might be the area of the home that needs the
most attention. Slippery conditions common to bathrooms can make things
especially difficult for people in wheelchairs or with disabilities. Grab bars
should be installed in bath tubs and shower stalls and next to toilets. Safety
treads, which can provide a secure, slip-free surface on the floors of showers
and tubs, can be installed. Add a hand-held showerhead to the shower stall to
make it easier for those with a
disability to shower. Portable
transfer seats, which enable
wheelchair-bound men and
women to transition from their
chairs to showers and bathtubs,
can be purchased and kept in or
near the bathroom.
Water fixturesAn often over-
looked adjustment homeowners
must make when transforming
their homes into handicap-acces-
sible spaces concerns the sinks
throughout the home. Disabled
persons may find it difficult to
access faucets on sinks through-
out the home, especially when
there are vanity cabinets beneath
the sinks. Replacing such sinks
with pedestal sinks can improve
maneuverability, but make sure
such sinks are lower to the
ground than standard pedestal
sinks. A sink that's just a few
inches lower than a standard sink
is considerably more accessible
to people in wheelchairs.
ClosetsStandard closets are rarely handicap accessible. Homeowners can
address this issue by creating multi-level closet spaces so individuals can place
their clothes at accessible heights. Closet shelves can be lowered and doors can
be widened so disabled persons can easily manage their wardrobes. In addition,
consider installing a light inside the closet and make sure the light switch can
be easily reached from a wheelchair.
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have not used in some time. If you havent
missed it, theres a good chance that you
can discard the item or donate it. Create
separate piles for donations and trash.
Move the items that will be kept into a
separate pile. After all of the trash and
donations are removed from the premises,
then you can look at what is remaining
and begin planning out a more organized
storage system.
There may be things in the keep pile
that are simply out of place in the garage
and may be better stored elsewhere.
Think about which items can be moved
to a basement or attic because of their
infrequency of use, such as holiday deco-
rations, suitcases, and collectibles. You
may prefer to move lawn and garden
items out of the garage and into a shed in
the backyard.
After completing the sorting process,
look at the garage as a blank space and
measure out the room that you have. This
will provide an empty canvas as a starting
off point. To maximize the amount of
space you have as a work area or a place to
park your car, invest in as many tools as
possible to utilize vertical space. Shelving,
hooks and cabinetry will take things off of
the floor, while storage units with doors
can hide items that lack aesthetic appeal.
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Even a home that looks neat from the outside may be housing a disorganized mess
behind the garage door.
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Apply to Become a Master Gardener
Applications are presently being accepted for the Cumberland County 2014
Master Gardener Program through Rutgers Cooperative Research and
Extension. Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 and continue weekly
through May. The cost
for these 20 training
classes is $210. The
class size is limited to
15 students and regis-
tration is on a first-
come, first-serve
basis. The deadline for
applications is
Monday, November
25, 2013.
All classes run from
9 a.m. until 12 noon
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The new collection has been impeccably designed to feature a blend of superb
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tured accents. Each carpet, additionally, is Cradle to Cradle Silver Certified by
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todays homeowner. The carpets can be
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The nature-inspired and incredibly soft
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carpets, each of which is carefully crafted
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all tools neat and in organized drawers so
youre never hunting and pecking for a
tool again. A cabinet that has a lock and
key can be utilized for dangerous chemi-
cals that need to be kept out of the hands
of children and away from pets. Think
about how the garage will appear from the
curb when the door is raised and create a
design that will be functional and neat.
Take the opportunity while the garage
is empty to give walls and floors a fresh
coat of paint and improve the lighting in
the garage. A brighter garage makes for a
better work station.
For those who can use a little extra
help, there are professional garage organi-
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install custom cabinetry and work sur-
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When putting items back into the
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Organizing a garage can be tedious, but
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Green Home Improvements
Homeowners take on projects to
improve their homes for a variety of rea-
sons. Some may do so to make a home
more functional, while others may do so
to improve their homes resale value.
Some homeowners take on a home
improvement project to make their homes
more eco-friendly. Such projects are often
mistakenly assumed to be costly undertak-
Installing high-efficiency water fixtures,
including a low-flow showerhead, is an
affordable and eco-friendly home improve-
ment project.
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ings, but there are several cost-effective
ways to make a home more eco-friendly.
Upgrade your appliances. A home
improvement project does not have to
require the use of a hammer and nails or
the hiring of a contractor. A simple home
improvement project like upgrading older
appliances, including the washer and
dryer, to newer, more efficient models can
give a home a fresh look while reducing
energy consumption. That reduction in
energy consumption is a byproduct of the
stricter standards placed on manufactur-
ers who must adhere to guidelines to pro-
duce products that are more energy-effi-
cient. For example, the Natural Resources
Defense Council notes that todays ener-
gy-efficient refrigerators will use less than
half the energy of models made as recently
as 15 years ago.
Add more insulation. Adding more
insulation or replacing older insulation
used to be an especially laborious process.
However, in many instances insulation can
now be added or upgraded to a home
without any major reconstruction or dem-
olition, reducing the cost of the project
considerably. Adding more insulation to a
home can reduce energy consumption in
the winter, when the home will feel
warmer and allow you to keep the ther-
mostat at a more reasonable number.
Install high-efficiency water fix-
tures. Few people think about how much
water they consume over the course of a
typical day, but the figures might be eye-
opening to those who hope to adopt a
more eco-friendly lifestyle. According to
the U.S. Geological Surveys Water Science
School, its generally accepted that the
average person uses between 80 and 100
gallons of water each day. Showers seem
to be especially wasteful, as older shower-
heads might be using as much as five gal-
lons per minute, or 50 gallons of water
during a 10-minute shower.
Older fixtures that consume such mas-
sive amounts of water can be easily and
affordably replaced with newer, more
efficient fixtures. Todays high-efficiency
low-flow showerheads can provide a
strong shower stream while reducing
water consumption. Such showerheads
are also less taxing on your water heater,
reducing your energy consumption as a
result. Homeowners can also install high-
efficiency toilets that use as little as 1.3
gallons of water per flush (compared to
older models that consumed as many as 5
gallons per flush). The Environmental
Protection Agency estimates that
installing water-efficient fixtures and
appliances would save more than 3 tril-
lion gallons of water and more than $18
billion annually.
Install a programmable thermostat.
Programmable thermostats present anoth-
er affordable way to improve a home and
benefit the environment. Some of todays
programmable thermostats can record per-
sonal preferences and usage and determine
the best course of action for heating and
cooling your home. Temperatures can be
adjusted room-by-room, and the program-
mable thermostat allows homeowners to
control their heating and cooling while
theyre out of the house, ensuring theyre
not paying to heat or cool an empty house
and wasting energy in doing so.
Home Renovations May
Increase Property Taxes
The two things that determine proper-
ty taxes are the assessed value of your
home and the property tax rate for where
you live. In many cases, making improve-
ments to the inside and outside of your
home can result in higher taxes on your
property. Many homeowners do not think
about the tax man when they are about to
renovate their home. But it is important to
consider that home repairseven planting
a gardencould lead to higher property
taxes. Although the vast majority of
repairs that most often affect taxes
include major renovations, there are lesser
known repairs that can catch even savvy
homeowners by surprise.
Here is a look at some of the renova-
tions that could raise your property taxes.
Adding a room. Converting the garage
into a bedroom or adding on a new bath-
room will increase your homes value and
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Although tax assessors dont usually make
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Pools and outdoor structures.
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installation of a shed with a concrete floor,
a deck or a pool can definitely increase
property taxes.
Landscaping. Hiring a professional to
do your lawn and plants can result in
higher taxes. Its called alteration of land
improvement. Repaving a driveway or
adding a new cement walkway may also
increase your homes value and, subse-
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Fireplaces. The installation of a fire-
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