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2014 Business

Outlook, Part 2
C
umberland County officials are forecasting
multiple regional development projects for
2014. Cumberland County Department of
Economic Development Director Jim Watson pre-
dicts that the renovation, opening and expansion of
Vineland's Medical Mile properties will create a
regional healthcare hub and add hundreds of local
health-related jobs.
County leaders understand a skilled workforce
attracts investments and new business. To meet
demand, the Freeholders are intentionally focusing
on education and training in food processing and
manufacturing starts. Even entry-level positions
must achieve certain skills, says Watson.
The first of a planned four-tiered training agenda
is a six-week training course, developed as a joint
I NSI DE : PRIZEWEEK PUZZLE: PG. 18 VALENTINES DAY EVENTS, SPECIALS PAUL DOE IS BACK
D
ont let the title of David Brombergs latest CD,
Only Slightly Mad, fool you. The singer-guitarist,
who will be appearing at Millvilles Levoy
Theater February 21, is as sharp as ever and the familiar
wit and seasoned playing weve come to expect since
his first album hit the racks 40-plus years ago are clear-
ly intact.
Im proud of it, Bromberg said of his latest release
in a recent phone interview. I think its the best one
Ive ever done.
The title, he explains, actually comes from a line in
one of the albums songs, The Strongest Man Alive,
which Bromberg refers to as an Old English drinking
song I wrote. The line was recommended as the title
by the CDs producer, Larry Campbell, who, like
Bromberg, once served as a Bob Dylan sideman.
Larry knows what hes doing, and hes got a few
Grammys to prove it, Bromberg said. Hes also an old
friend. It just all works.
Only Slightly Mad is an eclectic mix of material rang-
ing from original compositions to the gospel blues of
Blind Willie Johnson and the bluegrass lament of the
Stanley Brothers. Along the way, Bromberg visits David
Wiffens confessional Drivin Wheel, his favorite track
on the CD, and engages in some musical and verbal riff-
ing on Rick Estrins stinging Ill Take You Back.
We did things mostly that weve been performing
live, he explained, so we just performed them in the
studio. Larry tweaked and adjusted and so on and after
we had it done, I suggested some edits.
Only Slightly Mad was recorded in two weeks last
March at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, New York.
It features Brombergs touring group, which consists of
mandolin player Mark Cosgrove, fiddler Nate Grower,
bassist Butch Amiot and drummer Josh Kanusky, in
addition to Campbell, several of his bandmates from the
Midnight Ramble Band and some special guests.
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L o c a l
R e s i d e n t i a l C u s t o m e r
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VOLUME 7 | ISSUE 2 | FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Bromberg Plays The Levoy
The artist once served as a Bob Dylan
sideman.
{ BY VINCE FARINACCIO }
This week: Vineland and
southern/western Cumberland.
{ BY SHARON HARRIS-ZLOTNICK }
Get plugged in to the eclectic mix that David Bromberg promises
to deliver to the audience at The Levoy next Friday evening.
Upper Deerfield officials visit site of new packaging
facility recently completed at Clement Pappas, one of
the areas leading employers.
CONNECTI NG YOU TO SOUTH JERSEY. WEEKLY.
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Does and Donts
{ BY PAUL J. DOE, FORMER EDITOR, CUMBERLAND NEWS }
My Next Big
Adventure
P
eople sometimes stop me (usually
in ShopRite) and ask when Im
going to start writing again.
According to John Lennon, Life
is what happens when youre busy making
other plans.
He may not have been right about Lucy
being in the sky with diamonds, but I
think he was pretty close on this one.
I stopped writing because I was busy
making plans for my next big adventure.
The grandchildren are all in school full
time and that pretty much put an end to
my adventures in babysitting, and after
that I found out how easy it is to just do
nothing.
Thats about the same time I starting
driving my wife crazy with my next big
adventure plans.
A little background is necessary.
Ive always been a believer in next big
adventures.
Right out of high school, I joined the
Navy to see the world (Cuba for a year and
a half, six months in Virginia drydock
aboard a carrier, and then a year of cruis-
ing the Caribbean).
After that it was college, until I
dropped out to travel out west where I
worked as a ranch hand (cowboy sounds
better butto be honesteven ranch hand
makes what I was doing sound a lot more
exciting than it really was).
Then back to college and a decision
about what I wanted to do with the rest of
my life. Police and firemen have a lot of
adventures but neither profession really
appealed to me.
I took a college course in journalism
and discovered I really liked itby the
second semester, I was the editor of the
school paper.
I parlayed that into a job with the
Detroit News (at the time, the sixth-largest
newspaper in the United States).
They say if youre doing what you love,
youre not really working. That was
absolutely true for me for the next 40-plus
years.
Plus there were a lot of adventures
the Jimmy Hoffa disappearance, the
wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the
Detroit riots, just to name a few.
When that all started to get dull, I
moved to South Jersey as executive editor
of the News newspapers here (Vineland
Times, Millville Daily and some Atlantic
County weeklies).
Then I started my own newspaper, The
Cumberland News.
When that ended, I worked for a year
as a beat reporter in the Wildwoods,
wrote a book, ran a couple of mayoral
election campaigns (neither successful)
and enjoyed my adventures in babysitting
with the grandchildren.
Most of that was exciting enough that I
didnt have a lot of time to miss any big
adventures.
After I turned 69 (in November 2012), I
started to get that old itchy, twitchy feel-
ing again. What hadnt I done? What did I
still want to see? Whats the next big
adventure?
I wrote in these pages the year before
last about my big brother, who actually
created a bucket list (I wrote about his
trip to Texas to fly in a World War II
Mustang fighter). Right now hes on a
seven-week cruise to Australia, Fiji,
Singapore and other warm ports down
under.
Each morning I check my e-mail for
photos of him checking something new off
his list.
But thats not me.
My wifes ideas of big adventures are
vacation cruises or day trips to Lancaster
antique shops.
Mine involved selling everything and
moving our families to Idaho or Montana,
where we would build a Ponderosa-style
ranch and live off the land.
You can imagine how those discussions
went.
And then, last July, I got another lesson
in, be careful what you wish for.
Turns out my next big adventure is
dealing with bladder cancer. Actually, my
doctor and his terrific staff are dealing
with it and Im along for the ride.
To quote Michael Corleone [The
Godfather: Part III]: Just when I thought
I was out, they pull me back in.
Which brings me back to getting back
into writing on a regular basis. Once upon
a time a time, it was something I did quite
well and (I hope) will again once I get rid
of the rust.
Good Lord willing, Ill be back next
week with a chat with Mayor Bermudez
(who didnt hang up on me). I
1 2014 Business Outlook,
Part 2
This week: Vineland and western/
southern parts of the county.
SHARON HARRIS-ZLOTNICK
1 Bromberg Plays
The Levoy
The singer-guitarist brings his
eclectic mix to Millville next
Friday. VINCE FARINACCIO
3 Did You Know...
Als Shoes owner Brian Lankin
talks shop. GARY HOLLOWAY
4 Apply to Be a Partner
Family
See if your family qualifies for
home ownership with Habitat for
Humanity. ROBERT SCARPA
5 Obituaries
6-17 BUSINESS 2014
18 Prizeweek Puzzle
19 Celebrating History
Thats what the Vineland
Historical and Antiquarian Society
plans to do in this, its 150th year.
VINCE FARINACCIO
20 Valentines Day Events
21 Recipe Corner
Heart-y recipes to make for your
Valentines. LISA DINUNZIO
22 DINING
24 Arts & Entertainment
27 Faces in the News
28 REAL ESTATE
30 Community Calendar
31 CLASSIFIEDS
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Now Enrolling For
Fall 2014 Session
Downtown Vineland { BY GARY HOLLOWAY, EXEC. DIR., VDID / MAINSTREET VINELAND }
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hose of you who travel through
our downtown regularly may
take the streetscapeand the
businesses that make up that
streetscapefor granted. You see them
every day without necessarily knowing
everything about the individual businesses.
You will find, however, that many of
these businesses have special stories to
tell. Thats why Im inaugurating a series
of columns, called Did You Know
about these businesses. It will run as a
regular feature, with some interruptions
as other stories about downtown warrant.
Some of these businesses have been pro-
filed here before, but this time the profiles
will be up close and personalin the busi-
ness owners own words. This first install-
ment will be about Als Shoes at 639 E.
Landis Avenue. Ill let owner Brian Lankin
tell the story:
Until recently, downtown Vineland had
two shoe stores with a long history of personal
serviceMartini Shoes, with 94 years of serv-
ice, and my store, Als Shoes, with 53 years of
service. When I mean service, I mean measur-
ing your foot, getting the shoe that best fits
your foot and suits your style, letting you try
it on for fit, dying evening and wedding shoes,
and other extras. With the Martinis recent
retirement, Im the one upholding the tradi-
tion of personalized service that you proba-
bly didnt know still existed in a shoe store.
Let me fill you in with a little history.
The original shoe store in this location
was Miles Shoesone of the retail divisions
of the Melville Corporation, along with
Thom McAn Shoes. You can still see the
name Miles on the tiles in the window
area. My father, the late Al Lankin, began
as a salesman at Miles Shoes and, from
1963 to 1978, was manager. He then bought
the building and opened Als Shoes the fol-
lowing year. I helped out at the store as a
youngster with my mother during sidewalk
sales. I continued to work there part-time
through high school and college, and full-
time after graduating college.
My three specialties are wedding shoes,
orthopedic shoes, and work shoes. Weddings
account for the biggest part of my business,
with the whole bridal party coming in for
shoes, which I can dye on the premises. The
orthopedic shoes I carry, including diabetic
shoes, I stock in various widths. Many of
todays work shoes need to be slip-resistant
and I stock those that meet that require-
ment. I have dress shoes in various colors
and widths for the entire family and they
are much in demand during the Easter
period. Business schools and private schools
that have dress codes are also clients of
mine for dress shoes. I also stock a wide
range of sneakers, including black and
white sneakers for work. With the closing of
Martini Shoes, I have absorbed their line of
SAS and Wolverine shoes.
The specialized service I offer is com-
bined with a year-round selection of all
shoes in a large inventory. My building used
to house the J.C. Penney store, so I have a
lot of storage space.
Did you know that such a shoe store
still existed? We have one right in down-
town Vineland. Come in or call me at 856-
691-1180. Brian Lankin I
For more information on Main Street
Vineland, call 856-794-8653, visit
www.mainstreetvineland. org, or check
them out on Facebook.
Did You Know... Als Shoes
The first installment of a new series of columns familiarizing
you with downtown businesses.
The YMCA of Vineland has scheduled Lifeguarding
classes at their Vineland facility for the coming weeks.
These classes are for new lifeguards as well as those who
seek recertification. The community is invited to partici-
pate. Classes will meet in February and March.
Preregistration is needed for all classes.
The prescreening for new guards is set for 6 to 8 p.m.
on Thursday, February 13. To pass, each person must be
at least fifteen years old and complete various swimming
criteria. The basic Lifeguarding class will be held on seven
dates beginning on February 25. The price is $235 for
YMCA facility members and $280 for others.
The YMCA is also offering a Lifeguarding, First Aid and
Pro CPR/AED course with meetings on February 28 (6 to 10
p.m.) and March 1 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Facility members will
pay $90 for this; others pay $115. A third class, Waterfront
Lifeguarding and First Aid, Pro CPR/AED will meet on those
dates and times plus from 1 to 6 p.m. on March 2. The
price is $115 for Y facility members and $140 for others.
For more information, contact the YMCA at 856-691-0030.
YMCA Sets Lifeguarding Classes for Coming Weeks
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Guest Column { BY ROBERT SCARPA, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, CUMBERLAND COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY }
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ithout a doubt, the most
frequent phone calls we
receive are from families
seeking information about
how to become our next partner family.
And for good reason. The callers under-
stand that, by being selected, an opportu-
nity opens up for them to enjoy the dream
of homeownership that was once out of
grasp. We accept applications for partner
families roughly once a year, and this year
have chosen February as the month we are
making applications available.
Applications can ONLY be obtained by
attending one of our informational ses-
sions scheduled for this month.
Two information sessions were held
yesterday, February 11, in Millville (at the
1st Presbyterian Church and at Fairfield
Inn & Suites). There are two more ses-
sions you may attend:
February 13 7 p.m. Vineland City
Council Chambers, 640 E. Wood St.
February 18 7 p.m. Fairfield Inn &
Suites, 301 Bluebird Ln. in Millville
(Behind Lowes).
These sessions are open to all county
residents. We ask that small children not
be brought to the sessions. You should
plan on being there about one hour. There
is no need to registerjust show up pre-
pared to learn more about our mission and
to walk out with an application in hand.
Please be on time.
So, do you meet the criterion to be
selected as our next partner family?
Without the benefit of actually reviewing
your application, it is impossible to say,
but there are a few benchmarks that must
be met in order for your application to be
considered. They are as follows:
Applicants must be considered low
income, having an annual family income
less than 80 percent of the median income
for Cumberland County. A family of four
would need to have an annual income of
less than $50,500 to qualify. To see if a
family of your size would qualify, visit
http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/
il/il14/index_il2014.html
While the first hurdle to overcome is
proving yourself to be under the afore-
mentioned income limits, the applicant
must also be able to demonstrate a stable
source of income which would be suffi-
cient enough to permit them to buy the
home from us at the end of construction.
Having an income that is viewed as too
low may eliminate you from being selected,
as we would be doing no one a favor by
placing a home into the hands of a family
that could not afford to own it long term.
Credit checks are conducted on appli-
cants who fall into the income ranges out-
lined above. While perfect credit is not a
requirement, average-to-good credit will
strengthen your application.
You must have a true, legitimate need
for housing. Home visits are conducted on
applicants who make it to the final round
of consideration.
If selected as our next partner family,
you would be required to put up to 500
sweat equity hours into the construction
of your own home. Having you work
alongside of our volunteers is a critical
component of our program.
You must also be willing to take home
ownership courses as well as financial
literacy classes.
This year, attendees can double their
chances of being selected as a HFH partner
family. In addition to our planned home
construction project, Salem County
Habitat for Humanity is planning to con-
struct a home in Pittsgrove Township later
this year. Because of the proximity to
Cumberland County, they have agreed to
allow those who come out to an informa-
tional session to also apply to be their part-
ner family for the Pittsgrove Township
home. The requirements for Salem County
closely mirror ours, but may differ slightly.
A representative from SCHFH will be on
hand to answer any questions.
If youve read this article, congratula-
tions, you have already started on the path
toward homeownership. The next step is
to select a session to attend. There is no
cost to apply and you have nothing to lose
by turning in an application. Take the next
step toward home ownership.
To learn more about applying for home
ownership visit us at www.cumberland-
habitat.org and select the Become a
Homeowner tab. I
Anyone seeing more information regarding
Habitat for Humanity should contact
Robert Scarpa, Executive Director at
rscarpa@cumberlandhabitat.org or visit
our website at www.cumberlandhabitat.org.
Apply to Be a
Partner Family
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Esther Capitani, 89, of Vineland,
passed away on January 17. Born in
Vineland, she was employed for many
years as a Cafeteria Manager at
Vineland High School before retiring.
Esther was a loving and caring wife,
mother, grandmother, great-grand-
mother and aunt who along with her
husband enjoyed cooking to be shared
with family and friends. She also
enjoyed watching football, reading and
playing cards with her husband and
friends.
Aida M. Torres, 70, of Vineland, went
to be with the Lord on January 17. Aida
was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico and
lived in Vineland most of her life. She
was a member of Divine Mercy Parish,
Vineland. Prior to retirement, she was
employed as a seamstress for various
clothing companies. She enjoyed knit-
ting, music, watching TV and sharing
time with family and friends.
Angel A. Guzman-Rosario, 90, of
Vineland, passed away on January 17.
Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, he moved
to the United States in 1951. He served
in the United States Army as a
Sergeant during World War II and was
decorated many times. He loved the
outdoors, nature and spending time
with his beloved dogs. He played Class
A baseball in Puerto Rico and softball
in Vineland. He was an avid Phillies
fan and loved his 1969 Mustang.
Martha C. Frank, 81, of Milmay, passed
away on January 18. Born in Tuckahoe,
she was raised in Milmay where she
remained a lifelong resident. Martha
owned and operated Marthas Fashions
which specialized in square dancing
dresses and fashions that she created
and shipped throughout the country.
She was a longtime member of the
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vineland.
Martha enjoyed camping and travelling
with her family and friends.
Meriam E. Zaccagnino, 90, of
Vineland, passed away on January 18.
Born and raised in Charleston, S.C.,
she lived in Egg Harbor City prior to
moving to Vineland in 1986. Meriam
was a homemaker and full time moth-
er. She enjoyed doing volunteer work
at the Kesler Memorial Hospital in
Hammonton. She was an avid golfer
and a member of the Buena Vista
Country Club and the South Vineland
United Methodist Church. She was
active with the Egg Harbor Ladies
Civic Club and also helped organize
the Bi-Centennial. She and her late
husband William enjoyed traveling and
golfing around the world.
Esther Berger Brown, 94, of Voorhees,
passed away on January 18. She
played girls basketball in the Norma
Hall, was active in the Norma PTA,
belonged to Hadassah in Vineland,
attended Norma and Vineland
Synagogues. During the 1970s, she
worked with her husband in the phar-
macy business in Atlantic City. After
ten years, they purchased a home and
moved to Ventnor. They were happily
married for many years until his pass-
ing. Esther was a member of the
Maryland Sisterhood, Beth Judah
Sisterhood, Beth El Sisterhood,
Knights of Phithies, Community
Synagogue, Ort and Margate
Sisterhood.
Edward F. Smith, 66, of Pittsgrove,
passed away on January 18. He was
born in Vineland, where he lived most
of his life. Edward graduated from
Sacred Heart High School Class of
1964. He was a sergeant in the
National Guard Reserves. Prior to
retirement, Edward was employed in
Retail Management for various
Department Stores in the area. He was
a member of Christ the Good
Shepherd Parish; Sacred Heart Church
of Vineland. He enjoyed fishing, casino
trips and was an avid Eagles and
Phillies fan.
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on this, her 13th year memorial 1/19/1978 2/9/2001
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Theres an Angel in the Sky, She belongs here on Earth,
But, shes gone so far away!
It wasnt her choice, But, the truth be made known,
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On the 10th Year Since Your Passing
For Bobby Halpin
December 15, 1979 February 20, 2004
As long as my heart beats,
You will always be safe
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You will never be scared
You will always be remembered and loved
You will always be alive
Every tear that has been shed for you,
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Every time I have been overwhelmed with sadness
and grief.
The memory of you, brings me back to my feet.
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As your mother, I promise to never give up, to never give in, to never forget that
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As long as my heart beats, To forever and back again,
Fiercely loved and never forgotten
Love Always, Mom, Dad & Family
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effort of the Office of Workforce & Training,
Cumberland County College (CCC) and mul-
tiple food processing organizations have
already designed the curriculum. The course
has been offered four times in the last year,
with 18 to 20 students per session, at CCC.
This fall, they are hoping to launch a one-
year program of basic mechanics that will
certify technicians to work on specific equip-
ment. CCC also has the idea of creating a
two-year college food processing degree.
The ultimate goal would be to see these
students head to a four-year program, possi-
bly creating a new degree in partnership
with Rowan University School of Business.
Hoping for a fall groundbreaking, the
New Jersey Department of Education has
awarded preliminary approval for the
196,000-square-foot Cumberland County
Technical Education Center on Vineland's
CCC campus. High school students who cur-
rently travel between their traditional and
technical schools could soon attend a new
combined facility.
The proposed 30,000-square-foot Center
for Workforce & Economic Development
(CWED) will merge the Cumberland
Empowerment Zone, Cumberland County
Department of Economic Development and
the Office of Workforce & Training, plus new
classroom space, under one roof.
Groundbreaking is planned for June.
VINELAND: Although our economic
recovery remains slow, I expect a more
promising 2014 from the previous few years,
based on our loan application pipeline and
inquiries coming through our office, says
City of Vineland Director of Economic
Development Sandy Forosisky.
Multiple planned projects and renova-
tions will make downtowns Landis Avenue a
commercial centerpiece. The Office of
Economic Development has met several
times to formulate greater development of
the West Landis Avenue corridor.
Traveling east, businesses along the 500
to 800 blocks of Landis Avenue will refur-
bish, relocate or have new purposes. The old
Time Out building (547 Landis Ave.) will
become two or three storefront rental prop-
erties. A catering hall and entertainment
venue will open at #619; the Landis Pig Roast
will be located at #623.
Together, the City and Cumberland
County College plan to launch a culinary
school at the former Lou Ferrettis at Moris
restaurant site at 830 E. Landis Ave.
Although closed, the kitchen facilities are
viable for potential use.
The City of Vinelands planned property
acquisitions, including the Travel Inn and
Adamo Feed, will further develop the south-
east corner of East and Landis.
Two key downtown projects are under-
way. The Elks Lodge 1422 has begun its
reconstruction and relocation into the Old
Reliance Fire Hall at 18 South Sixth Street.
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2014 Vineland Project Name Location Purpose Employees
Vineland Housing Dev. Corp (Vld. Housing Auth.) Chestnut Ave. between Melrose & Holly Hill Terr. Construct single-family dwellings N/A
Vineland Dunkin Donuts (Now open) Main Rd. & Oak Rd. Convert former bank to retail food store 6
Taco Bell W. Landis Ave. Construct fast food restaurant and retail building Not Provided
First Choice Freezers Mill Rd. and Almond Rd. Construct addition to cold storage building 12
Clayville Generating Station S. Lincoln Ave. near Rt. 55 Construct electric generating plant 0
Inside Scoop Ice Cream S.W. Blvd. between Landis Ave. and Elmer St. Convert vacant building to retail food store Not Provided
BDGS Building #8 Freddy Ln. Construct cold storage building 12
Newcomb Medical Alliance State St. and Almond St. Construct 74 independent living units and 69 age-restricted units Not Provided
MAE Research Center N. Mill Rd. and Chammings Ct. Convert and construct addition to building for research lab 5
Shiloh Baptist Church N.E. Blvd. between Wheat Rd. and Garden Rd. Convert former IBEW Union hall to church N/A
Delsea Drive Realty Assoc. (Premier Ortho) Delsea Dr. between Landis Ave. and Chestnut Ave. Demolish existing building and construct new 2 story medical office 25
Mamacita Industrial Way and DeMarco Dr. Construct addition to food processing building 14
Complete Care Sherman Ave. near Delsea Dr. Demolish former Lucia's Rest and construct medical office 35
Bridor Industrial Way and DeMarco Dr. Construct addition to food processing building 68
Vineland Auto Body Delsea Dr. and Butler Ave Demolish former Mr. Roberts and construct 14-bay auto body shop 12
City of Vineland Well #17 S. Lincoln Ave. near Rt. 55 Construct public water well 0
Lerco Fuel Chestnut Ave. near SE Blvd. Install propane storage tanks N/A
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Parts of the two-story buildings redesign
will incorporate firefighting antiques and
memorabilia.
At the North and South Industrial Parks,
the City will landscape multiple entrances at
Garden Road, Mill Road, De Marco Drive,
Weymouth Road and Gallagher Drive.
Vineland is welcoming these expansion,
relocation or construction projects that will
add jobs:
Worldwide Glass is relocating to the old
Kimble/Kontes Glass building in Vineland
from Norma. The larger facility will mean
additional employees within a few years.
MAE Research Center, providing pack-
aging research for high-profile companies
like Pepsi, has relocated to Vineland and will
hire five employees.
A newly constructed assisted living
facility, with 69 residential units, will rede-
velop the old Newcomb Hospital site. On the
same property, the hospital renovation will
provide 102 mixed-use units for veterans and
market housing.
Bridor, the Canadian firm with a French
parent company, plans a major expansion
and 59 new employees over five years.
In the cold storage industry, First Choice
Freezers is expanding its building and RLS is
moving to Vineland to construct a new facility.
Premier Orthopedics will build a new
facility.
Mamacita food processing is expanding.
Complete Care will build a new health-
care facility, employing 35, on Sherman Avenue.
Multiple urgent-care centers are planned.
WESTERN/SOUTHERNCUMBERLAND
COUNTY: The nonprofit, nonpartisan
Cumberland Development Corporation (CDC)
supports the economic development of
Bridgeton and seven of the Countys smaller
municipalitiesDeerfield, Hopewell, Lawrence,
Maurice River, Shiloh, Stow Creek and Upper
Deerfield. The agency also maximizes coordi-
nation, cooperation, and communication
between the private sector and government.
In 1995, several area mayors met with
businesses and Chamber of Commerce rep-
resentatives to establish cooperative efforts
on multiple economic, social and community
issues. They formed the CDC in 1995 and
hired a full-time executive director in 1998.
Its board meets nine times a year; Hopewells
Mayor Bruce Hankins is chairman.
Executive Director Tony Stanzione says,
Since 2008, the CDC has emerged as an
important cooperative forum for sharing ideas
and services, even sharing some legal services,
between government and the private sector.
We help spur opportunities for the local
economies and small proprietors trying to get
through the tough times until things improve.
Although western Cumberland County
towns must compete with larger municipali-
ties more accessible to Rt. 55, Stanzione
reports it appears there will not be any limited
access road to the Bridgeton area. He states,
The lack of money and the environmental
concerns mean we are where we are and what
we are. We must be creative and work togeth-
er cooperatively to deal with it and succeed.
Stanzione touts several key projects recent-
ly completed or moving forward this year:
Bridgeton Area Chamber and the CDC
will produce and market nationwide a $17,000
four-minute impact movie, via YouTube and
direct e-mail promotion, that invites business-
es to western Cumberland County.
Hopewell Township will market 40 avail-
able acres for professional, light industrial and
retail use at the Hopewell Township Business
Park. In January 2014, Hopewell approved an
Economic Development Strategic Plan to
encourage growth of the Business Park and to
support professional and retail businesses
along Shiloh Pike (Rt. 49).
Upper Deerfield has completed its water
system infrastructure improvements for
future industrial, business or retail growth.
Clement Pappas, working with a packag-
ing company, completed a new facility that
produces plastic bottles. It replaces multiple
daily truckload deliveries of bottles for fill-
ing. Stanzione says, This strengthens
Clement Pappas investment in Cumberland
County and adds 15 jobs.
Plans are underway for marketing the
designated Town Center, in the townships
redevelopment area, to developers.
Maurice River is encouraging local
shopping and business through its
Economic Development Committee with
CDCs assistance. I
News frommore local businesses:
ACE PLUMBING, HEATING &
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES INC. is a local,
regional and national supplier of plumbing,
heating, electrical, HVAC, water condition-
ing, tools, and supplies.
Sales for 2013 were on track with previous
forecasts. The continued slowdown in con-
struction and new home sales were offset by a
strong repair and remodeling trend. Ace was
able to keep a strong market share of business
due to a diverse product and service offering,
extensive hours of operation, and knowledge-
able staff. The business was also able to pro-
vide product to those affected by recent
storms. Their sales for Generac whole-house
and portable electric generators continues to
be strong as electrical power grids are affect-
ed due to their age and the storms.
A bright spot in 2013 was the addition of
home decor and home accessories to the
Designer showroom. The showroom, which
features the latest innovative products in
plumbing, electrical, lighting and hardware,
now has a vast inventory of quality home
accessory items such as clocks, vases, picture
frames, and mirrors. The showroom also has
many operable product displays including
the new SunPro LED Tanning Unit. This rev-
olutionary product mounts on your shower
wall and allows you to tan while showering.
There are many more products in the show-
room, from everyday fixtures to extravagant
items, like full body dryers, eliminating the
need for bath towels.
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Did you know you can have a television
screen located in the mirror or a medicine
cabinet? At Ace, youll also see the largest
display of bath, kitchen, and door hardware
in the region. Their showerhead display,
with over 30 working models, makes choos-
ing a new one easy because you can now see
and feel the spray pattern before you buy it.
On the supply side, the Bradford White
Free Extended Warranty Program will
again be in place for 2014. The program
enables every Bradford White water heater
purchased from any of their branch locations
to include a 10-year tank warranty at no extra
charge; thats an extra four-year warranty free
of charge. The warranty also applies to home-
owners who have the water heaters installed
by a Plumbing Contractor, provided it was
purchased through an Ace location.
You may have noticed Aces new LED dis-
play sign on Delsea Drive. Let them know
about future community events and they will
help promote your event on the sign.
For your convenience, they have the most
extensive hours in the industryopen 7:15 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7:45
a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Special Showroom
hours are also available by appointment.
Whether youre looking for ideas or need to
discuss the details of your project with a
design professional, Ace is worth a visit.
ANYTIME FITNESS is the worlds largest
24-hour gym and co-ed fitness center. With
locations in both Millville, Vineland, and
Bridgeton, its a great choice for area residents
to take advantage of great amenitiesinclud-
ing the best fitness equipment available, tan-
ning beds and spray-tanning, nationally certi-
fied personal trainers and a state of the art car-
dio theater. Their health clubs have a friendly
and supportive atmosphere. To help get you
started, each new member receives a compli-
mentary orientation with a personal trainer.
Anytime Fitness is owned by Michael
Sharp, who started the business in Millville in
December of 2010 with his father, Frank. At
that time, there was a glaring need for a health
facility that could meet the needs of just about
anyone. With the opening of the Vineland loca-
tion one year later, Anytime Fitness provided
the area with convenient locations to go work
out at any given moment, 365 days a year.
The Bridgeton location just opened in
September of 2013, and the Sharps are about to
open a sport-specific cross training facility next
to the Millville Anytime Fitness in the Spring of
2014. They also have added several newclasses
to their aerobic schedule, such as Fierce 4,
Bokwa, Tabata, Spin Express, and Vinyassa
yoga. They are also adding more equipment to
the Vineland and Millville locations this spring.
The business has experienced remarkable
growth in the short time since its inception,
and the plan is to continue that growth, offer-
ing residents great, conveniently located health
and fitness facilities for generations to come.
APPLIANCES PLUS VIDEO is a retail and
wholesale sales and distribution center of
major appliances and home electronics, spe-
cializing in all brands of major appliances
and flat-panel televisions. The business also
offers professional kitchen appliance design
and custom home theater design. They sim-
plify the complexities of home electronics.
Located at 2155 S. Delsea Drive, Vineland,
the business was founded in October 1983, by
Top Executives Salvatore Venuto and
Richard Curcio. There are 10 full-time
employees, with the youngest member of the
sales staff in his 11th year.
Sales for 2013 were brisk with additional
sales resulting from the storm Sandy. As a
supplier to many builders along the Jersey
shore, they were kept busy. Normal sales
extracting the storm salesincreased by 12
percent over the previous year. Consumer
confidence is on the rise and it has become
evident with the number of customers
remodeling their kitchens. Sales boards at
the center are full, waiting for deliveries in
the first quarter of 2014. The local chain
stores continued to promote appliances in
2013, which further fueled consumer inter-
est. They are unable to offer the selection,
knowledge, and prompt delivery and
Appliances Plus prospered from their
marketing efforts.
With a 14,200-square-foot showroom and
hundreds of models on display, Appliances
Plus Video continues to outperform the tra-
ditional box stores with selection and serv-
ice. They feature brands such as LG,
Samsung, GE, Whirlpool, Maytag, Frigidaire,
and more as well as Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asko,
Miele, Viking, Thermador, Dacor, and
KitchenAid. Appliances are shown in indi-
vidual vignettes to illustrate how they will
look in the average home. The sales staff at
Appliances Plus are well versed in the prod-
ucts as they regularly attend manufacturer
seminars and training sessions.
The outlook for 2014 is extremely posi-
tive, as new construction and an increase in
consumer confidence is being seen.
Appliances Plus is delivering to the shore
just about every weekday. Mortgage interest
rates are still low and credit restrictions are
beginning to ease. There is a lot of pent-up
demand for new appliances and televisions.
They offer 12 months same as cash on most
purchases of $499 and above.
AUTO SOURZE is a preowned automobile
dealer offering selection, quality and best
value. Using the facts, they price cars thou-
sands below the Kelley Blue Book value.
The business was started in 2011 by Chuck
and Millie Simpson. They have grown from
three employees to nine. The family busi-
ness includes Milllies son Joel Rivera (sales)
and Chucks son Charles Simpson (detail).
They have expanded inventory and recently
began franchising their concept and busi-
ness model nationally with a second compa-
ny and store in Orlando, Florida. The out-
look for the used auto market will continue
to increase as consumers realize that buying
new and absorbing the depreciation is a less
attractive option to buying smart pre-owned
at Auto Sourze.
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BARRETTA PLUMBING, HEATING AND
COOLING is a mechanical contracting com-
pany that performs service and installation
of plumbing and mechanical systems for resi-
dential and commercial buildings. The com-
pany was founded in 1896 by John C.
Barretta on the 500 block of Landis Avenue
in Vineland. Economically, the United States
was still in a depression brought on by the
Panic of 1893. Vineland, however, was a
growing community at the time.
Barretta Plumbing opened with a hard-
ware store fronting on Landis Avenue, and a
plumbing contracting business in the back of
the property, fronting on Elmer Street. There
were approximately four employees in its
first year, a number that grew to around 20
people by the 1920s. Employment declined
after the depression to very low numbers.
During the 1960s and 1970s the company
began growing in size due to a focus on heat-
ing and air-conditioning services. An employ-
ment high of 30 people was reached in 2007.
After several years of flat revenue and
employment due to the recession and slow
recovery, Barretta Plumbing experienced a
very busy year in 2013. The company expects
more growth in 2014 and plans to hire addi-
tional employees.
Barretta Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
remains a family business in its fouth genera-
tion. A strong work ethic and commitment to
customer service are qualities that have
made the transition from generation to gen-
eration easier and allowed the business to
survive for 118 years.
CARTRIDGE WORLD OF VINELAND was
opened in April of 2009 by owner Tom
Terranova. They have seen double-digit sales
growth in each year due to their quality and
affordability. Cartridge World provides top-
quality printer cartridges at a savings lower
than OEM, saving their business customers
hundreds, and sometimes thousands of dollars
each year. Cartridge World was established in
1991 providing people who print at home or
office the freedom to choose a more afford-
able alternative to buying overpriced and
wasteful newcartridges. Today, there are more
than 650 stores in North America. They carry
many popular printer cartridges. Just bring
them your empty and leave with a cartridge
ready for use. No empty, no problem: They
can provide you with the cartridge you need.
CENTURY SAVINGS BANK, since its hum-
ble beginnings in 1865, has grown from a
small building and loan association in
Bridgeton, NJ with just a few thousand dol-
lars, to a friendly, multi-million dollar finan-
cial force operating from a network of six
branches throughout southern New Jersey
with locations in Elmer, Gibbstown, Mullica
Hill, Upper Deerfield Twp, and Vineland.
Although proud to boast a bottom line of
approximately $433 million, Century Savings
has always considered their customers and
associates to be their greatest asset. The
organization values these relationships, which
is why they are committed to Community
Banking Plus, which they consider a pledge to
providing better products, superior customer
service and commitment to the community.
Century Savings Bank offers South Jersey
residents the combination of traditional con-
sumer banking products including checking,
savings and personal loans, a complete line of
commercial banking and lending services
and the latest in banking technology includ-
ing online banking, online bill-pay and a full
suite of cash management tools and services.
While current economic conditions are
dominating the news, strong community
banks like Century Savings continue to help
consumers by providing sound advice, a
broad range of banking products, low fees
and great rates. Century Savings Bank main-
tains BauerFinancials Sustained Superiority
Status, earned by sustaining a 5-Star rating
for over 25 years. This distinction is received
by fewer than 10 percent of the nations
banks. To achieve this mark, Century Savings
Bank has consistently maintained the highest
standards in capital adequacy, asset quality
and stability among other qualifications.
BauerFinancial, Inc. has been analyzing and
reporting on the financial condition of the
nations banking industry since 1983 and is
regarded as the nations bank rating serv-
ice. In addition, Century Savings Bank
received the New Bankers Community
Service Award for 2013 in recognition of the
banks community service efforts.
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COLONIAL FLOWERS is a full-service
flower and gift shop. The business was started
in 1974 by Marion Smith. Larry and Debbie
Malone bought Colonial Flowers in
November 2011, when despite the recession,
the business was healthy.
Starting with five people employed, an
additional employee has since been hired.
Other markers of growth include an overall
increase in business of 35 percent. The
Malones have opened up delivery to the
entire Cumberland County area and now
offer free delivery to all funeral homes in
Cumberland County.
Colonial Flowers started out as a family
business and remained with the Smith family
for 38 years, first with Marion Smith and
then owned by her son Barry Smith. After
Barrys death, the shop returned to Marion
until she sold it to Debbie and Larry Malone.
Following in the tradition of Marion and
Barry, Colonial Flowers continues to operate
as one of the outstanding flower shops in the
southern New Jersey area.
The owners have recently purchased a
point of sales computer system that has
streamlined the taking of orders. They have
also improved their website and have started
a FaceBook page. They recently started using
Pinterest and most recently started a blog.
At the flower shop, they are excited about
the upcoming years and the increase in busi-
ness they have already seen. Colonial
Flowers is now preparing to increase bridal
and event sales by participating in shows
throughout the New Jersey area. The staff
continues to train in order to keep up with
the latest trends in the flower industry.
A COMPANY OF ANGELS is a registered
5013 non-profit organization. Their mis-
sion is to provide the poor and needy of the
community with the essentials of daily living.
They provide furniture, housewares and bed-
ding to individuals and families who are
screened financially and for need by area
agencies. A Company of Angels has served
the community for 17 years. Sales in their
two Thrift Shops, at 501 No. Hardvard St. in
Vineland and 701 No. High St. in Millville,
assist their organizations efforts and provide
bases for their outreach. Donations of furni-
ture, housewares, knick-knacks and col-
lectibles, costume jewelry, clothing and
linens are always needed and gratefully
appreciated. Tax receipts are available. They
pick up on a weekly basis. Call 856-691-6151
if youd like to arrange a pick-up, have any
questions or need directions.
THE COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER
SCHOOL, a K-5 public school, provides a
small classroom environment, a hands-on
curriculum, and a personalized learning plan
for each student. The school opened on
September 5, 2013, with 103 students from K-
2 grade. Through hard work and dedication,
a group of area leaders consisting of two
superintendents, a principal of a local spe-
cial-needs school, three elementary school
teachers, a certified literacy and math spe-
cialist, a certified public accountant, two
Rowan professors, the head of an interna-
tional South Jersey-based non-profit, and
area parents brought an alternative school
that focuses on helping children understand
how they learn.
They opened with 14 employeessix
classroom teachers, two classroom aides, a
principal, a guidance counselor, a school
nurse, an administrative assistant, and a
school chef and a custodian. Since opening
with 103 students, they have added three
students. Enrollment for next year has
almost reached capacity (152). The school
has hosted other South Jersey charter
schools as their staff train to increase
student achievement.
The school is adding 38 new students
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each year from 2014 to 2016, bringing the
total to about 228 students. As the student
body expands, so will staffing needs. Beyond
the physical size of the school, they will con-
tinue to provide professional development
opportunities for staff as well as offering
workshops for parents and families. Monthly
Service Learning Days provide increasing
interaction with those in the community as
well as teaches students how to help and
serve others. Continued instruction with the
families will help parents grow as partners in
educating their children.
Area families have responded very posi-
tively to enrollment efforts. The parents and
children of Compass Academy have really
enjoyed and appreciated the communication,
the engagement between the school staff and
Compass Academy families, and the overall
positive learning environment created in
their partnership together. A long-term goal
is to become a lighthouse district, where
current and future educators have the oppor-
tunity to experience an educational model of
research-based instructional practices.
CUMBERLAND FOOT AND ANKLE
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office offering the highest quality of compas-
sionate podiatric care to our patients. They
offer clinical care and state-of-the-art treat-
ment options for all types of foot conditions,
emphasizing advanced and complete care to
prevent problems that may arise due to dia-
betes or other primary causes.
The business was started in Millville in
2004 by Dr. David Jespersen. He is originally
from Fairton, in the Bridgeton, NJ area. He
returned to the area to start his practice after
completing his residency in podiatric surgery
at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Center in Palo Alto, California. At
that time, staff included the doctor and two
office employees. Now there are two doctors
and three additional staff members.
In 2013, Cumberland Foot and Ankle
Center, LLC hired a new Podiatric Associate,
Dr. Jeffrey Belancio. Originally from
Philadelphia, Dr. Belancio received his
Bachelors in Science in Biology from Temple
University and he received his Doctor of
Podiatric Medicine from the Temple
University School of Podiatric Medicine. He
graduated from his residency at Inspira
Health Network in Vineland, where he was
the Chief Resident of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Dr. Belancios special clinical interests
include complicated forefoot, rearfoot, and
ankle surgery, wound care, pediatrics, cast-
ings, trauma and general podiatric practice
management. He has extensive training in
procedures such as ankle arthroscopy, exter-
nal and internal fixation, tendon and liga-
ment repairs, bunion and hammertoe correc-
tion. Dr. Belancio is on staff at Inspira Health
Network, Inspira Wound Care Center and
Inpira Life Center and like Dr. Jespersen, he
is accepting new patients at Cumberland
Foot and Ankle Center, LLC.
The Center has converted to a new
Electronic Medical Records system where
patients can have secure internet access
through a Patient Portal to the records from
their visits at our office.
Dr. Jespersen and Dr. Belancio continue
to attend specific training on the latest pro-
cedure and treatment options in podiatric
care. They offer many products in the office
that are podiatrist recommended. If you are
in need of foot and ankle care, Dr. Jespersen
and Dr. Belancio provide personalized treat-
ment for your unique needs.
Services available for: Sports Injuries to
the Foot and Ankle, Ingrown Nails and
Fungus Nails, Corns and Calluses, Bone
Spurs, Foot and Ankle Wounds, Bunions and
Hammertoes, Heel and Arch Pain, Sprains
and Fractures, Warts, Orthotics, Diabetic
Shoes, Bone Spurs, Diabetic Foot Problems,
Sprains and Fractures, Foot and Ankle
Surgery, Peripheral Neuropathy. www.cum-
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DENTAL CARE OF VINELAND opened in
1991, when Dr. Frank Pettisani Jr. followed in
the footsteps of his father, who founded
OraCare and practiced dentistry in Vineland
for over 50 years. The practice opened with
just a few employees. With a large addition
to the existing office and the opening of four
additional practices, Dental Care now
employs more than 50 valued employees.
Even with all of this growth and expansion,
Dr. Pettisani Jr. devotes most of his time to
treating and caring for his Vineland patients.
Dr. Pettisani Sr. retired this year and leaves a
legacy of patient care and compassion that
Dr. Pettisani Jr. strives to emulate.
DUKES PLACE is family-owned and oper-
ated, serving homemade food in a comfort-
able Mom-and-Pop restaurant, diner-style.
They opened in November 2012, and the
restaurant had not been in use for some time.
They started out using only family and
friends until June 2013, when they added
three additional employees. They have
expanded into catering off premises for spe-
cial occasions and have expanded daily spe-
cials to include tax in order to help cus-
tomers in this poor economy. Also, they have
replaced the steps with a ramp and have
upgraded the air conditioning system. Future
outlook includes plans to keep expanding the
off-premise catering business.
EASTLYN GOLF COURSE AND THE
GREENVIEW INN, located at 4049 Italia
Avenue, Vineland, is three business in one
an 18-hole executive golf course; The
Greenview Inn, fine dining restaurant and
lounge; and The Ballroom, Rosies Room &
Cooking Patio banquet facility. In 2004 Bob
Buono Sr. purchased Eastlyn from Thomas
Galbiati. At the time, it was an 18-hole golf
course and 5,500-square-foot restaurant and
golfers lounge. Today, the family-owned and
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20 to about 50 or 60. Business growth has
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months in both golf, restaurant customers,
booked private events and weddings.
Francis Galbiati and his family founded
Eastlyn in 1964; today, the family trend con-
tinues as Bob Buono Sr., his son Chef Rob
Buono Jr. and family own and operate the
business. Both Italian families set a family-
friendly atmosphere welcoming customers
who want to enjoy a round of golf or a farm-
to-table freshly prepared meal.
The significant investment made within
the past 18 monthsa new club house,
restaurant and banquet facilityhelps bring
the local community together. Another
attribute is that the business is bringing peo-
ple from outside Cumberland County to the
city of Vineland, allowing them a look at the
great things Vineland has to offer.
The future looks great for this business.
Weddings, class reunions and fundraiser
events have surpassed expectations. The
owners plan on continuing to provide the
ultimate dining experience for anyone who
walks through the doors. The seasonal
menus continue to breathe new life with
food trends, allowing customers the freshest
culinary experience. On the golf side of
things, Golf Pro Michael Zerra plans on a
growing number of golf memberships, les-
sons and youth golf camps.
EYE ASSOCIATES is a Medical and Surgical
Ophthalmology practice providing the diag-
noses and treatment of all types of visual
problems in patients of all ages. Beyond pri-
mary care, Eye Associates offers the latest in
No Drop cataract surgery, cosmetic surgery,
laser, BOTOX, Collagen, glaucoma and dia-
betes treatment, retinal services, neuro-oph-
thalmology, second opinions and annual
exams. Optical shops are in each location for
the customers convenience. They also offer
the bladeless Custom Laser Vision
Corrections (LASIK) to correct nearsighted-
ness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Eye
Associates also offers state-of-the-art Laser
Vision Center and SurgiCenter of Vineland
located in Vineland. Employees number 90
and number of physicians is 10.
2013 Review: Continued growth with the
new Custom Cataract surgery. Since
December, Eye Associates cataract patients
enjoy No Drop Custom Cataract Surgery. No
messy, costly drops before or after surgery.
Eye Associates increased their number of
new patients again this year by 22 percent.
They have set up at their SurgiCenter in
Vineland to do Retina surgery, therefore
making it easier for patients not having to
travel outside Vineland for these intricate
surgical procedures.
Dr. Tyson participated in two studies this
year in regards to glaucoma. These studies,
for the next three years, are on devices that
help lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma-
tous eyes in conjunction with cataract sur-
gery. Dr. Tyson was asked to be one of the
few nationally to participate in the study.
The Eye Associates Hammonton office
found a new home just a minute down the
road from their old location. Now located in
the Sail Lake Professional Center at 650 S.
White Horse Pike, the office is much larger
and has all new equipment and furnishings.
The newly expanded Optical Shop is much
larger with a greater selection of designer
frames as well as many popular brands.
2014 Outlook: Eye Associates welcomes a
new doctor joining the group in April. Dr.
Stefanie Naumovitz will be taking on new
patients and will work in many locations to
help with the influx of new patients.
Eye Associates has been treating allergic
conjunctivitis for years. But in 2014, they will
be doing allergy testing to find out what you
need to avoid along with the treatments to
take care of these problems.
Eye Associates will continue with their
community services. They will participate in
lectures and health fairs in the community to
promote eye health and safety. They will also
continue to give back to the community with
volunteerism and contributions, as they have
since 1999.
GAROPPO: The Stone & Garden Center
offers sand, stone, mulch, topsoil, propane
station, EP Henry products, fertilizers, weed
control products, and much more.
Garoppo Feed &Pet Supplies preovide
great brands such as Purina, Legends, Triple
Crown horse and other livestock feed, as wll as
Blue Buffalo, California Natural, Natural
Balance, Merrick, Nutro and many more all-
natural pet foods. They also stock a wide vari-
ety of small animal feed and supplies as well as
a large selection of wild bird seek and feeders.
The business was founded in 1973 and cur-
rently employs 10. They found the year 2013 to
be a steady and productive one in which they
continued to provide award-winning customer
service and to further relationships formed
with customers. Known for strong attention to
detail and willingness to go the extra mile, they
were able to keep their products at afford-
able levels without compromising quality,
even in times of economic uncertainty.
Through the year, they were able to keep
their standard of customer satisfaction high
with the addition of knowledgeable employ-
ees who are well versed in animal nutrition,
new pet products, and landscape supplies.
In 2014, they welcome new customers to
visit and learn more about the vast array of
products currently stocked. With the econo-
my on an upward trend, they plan to offer
even more products to cater to a growing
clientele, increasing outreach to potential and
current customers through social media. As
always, they will greet you with a smile when
you walk through the doors, and if they dont
have what you need, theyll help you find it.
GOLDEN PALACE DINER AND RESTAU-
RANT is an all-American family diner. start-
ed in 1991 by Ali Ozdemir with a dozen
employees. Today, he employs 30, including
three generations of family that bring some-
thing new to the table to keep up with
demand of public needs and wants. The
diner has undergone a total renovation and
addition that almost tripled the size. Every
six months to a year, they try to add some-
thing new or change things to keep current
with time and style. The family plans to keep
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and looks forward to serving all their cus-
tomers the best they can.
THE GREATER VINELAND CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE has a goal to work closely
with other organizations, government per-
sonnel and community leaders to develop
strategies that will improve the preparedness
of Vinelands workforce, and enhance the
countys image in order to attract additional
opportunities for economic growth. Most
importantly, they are developing specific
actions to support those strategies.
The Chamber has spearheaded a focused
group of business people to explore areas of
Vineland that have the potential to be devel-
oped in a more collaborative way between
property owners and developers. The goal is
to work together in economic development
so one success builds upon another and cre-
ates a synergy for an entire geographic area.
As a result, it becomes stronger in its market-
ing to attract visitors and other interested
investors, bringing additional economic
activity to all existing businesses. The GVCC
will continue to support the ongoing down-
town revitalization efforts because it believes
a strong city center benefits every business in
the community.
It is not just the business growth that
concerns Chamber members. They also want
to enhance quality of life in the future so
people will want to live and work in this
county. It is their belief that Vineland and
Cumberland County in its entirety has a solid
core and tremendous potentialan excellent
geographical location in the heart of the
Northeast corridor, lots of space to grow, a
nationally recognized county college and
expanding healthcare facilities set for more
growth. It is their hope that the efforts made
today will have long lasting positive impacts
beyond the next few years.
INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORKS FITNESS
CONNECTION opened to the public in 1986
with 18 employees and basic services. It is now
a department of the Inspira Health Network, a
certified Medical Fitness Facility, housing state
of the art equipment, and employing 23 indi-
viduals. It also provides services such as
PREP (Physician Referred Exercise Program)
and PIT (Performance Improvement
Training), which were both developed in
2010, as well as personal training, group exer-
cise classes, active aging classes, nutritional
counseling, massage therapy, and much more.
The Fitness Connections mission is to
provide high-quality health services to their
members through exercise and educational
programs. The investments developing the
educational programs such as PREP and PIT
result in better services for members. These
programs educate and assist the individual in
creating a healthy exercise regimen, which is
then encouraged to transform into a new and
healthy regular lifestyle routine. The Fitness
Connection houses these programs in
alliance with the American College of Sports
Medicines Exercise is Medicine Initiative to
encourage self-care treatment for individuals
of all ages. These individuals can then gradu-
ate from the programs and continue on to a
self-care regimen through a regular gym
membership at a discounted price.
The outlook for the years ahead includes
opportunities to help the community live a
healthy lifestyle through exercise and education.
JERSEY OUTDOOR MEDIA, LLC began in
2008 with Chet and Jesse Atkins. At the time,
there was a very deep recession but also many
opportunities. Starting with three employees,
another has since been added. Other indica-
tions of growth have been an increase of eight
to more than 100 billboard locations; 58 were
sold last year and another 58 locations were
added in 2013. The business started as a fami-
ly business and remains so, with two genera-
tions currently involved. They are in the
process of cleaning up and repairing the 58
billboard faces purchased in Cumberland,
Atlantic and Salem counties. They also plan to
add lights so the advertiser will have more
time to promote their messages. Their website
will be interactive so the advertiser can also
find their location of interest and book it
online. They believe that businesses need to
advertise and will always need to do so. They
want to carefully spend their money and look
at what will offer businesses the best return.
Small businesses are still hurting in certain
sectors but some sectors that were not buying
outdoor ads for the last five years are starting
to put their feet back in.
JOES BUG REPAIR specializes in foreign
cars, including Volkswagen Beetles. Started
in 1978 by owner Joe Castagnoli, the busi-
ness moved in 1980 to 661 East Forest Grove
Road and added towing. In 1981, Joes started
towing for the City of Vineland, and in 1987,
began servicing boats and motorcylces. In
1990, the repair shop built a new service
garage and future plans include expansion of
the towing business.
KURA THAI AND SUSHI recently changed
its name from Kawa Thai and Sushi to better
serve customers. Having two locations with
the same name was confusing for customers
picking up orders. Family-owned and -oper-
ated with eight employeesJingchen
(Cindy) is the ownerKura now offers a back
room for private parties. They have also
added entertainment and karaoke. Outlook
for the future is bright, as they offer a unique
product that the community loves.
LATORRE DELSEA HARDWARE INC.,
located at 1607 S Delsea Drive, Vineland, is a
full-service hardware store serving home-
owners, commercial accounts and industrial
customers. In addition to hardware, electri-
cal, plumbing, and specialty Italian cook-
ware, the store offers a full-service repair
shop and a complete lawn and garden
department as well as Snapper and Echo
Power Equipment. They also offer 24-hour
shopping via an online hardware store.
The business was started in 1958 by
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people were employed at the outset, a num-
ber that has increased to 12 employed today.
Other markers of growth over the years have
included five building expansions, the addi-
tion of a fully computerized POS system, and
a full equipment and tool repair shop.
The business started out as a family busi-
ness and remains so today. They are in their
second generation with some third-genera-
tion family members working part-time.
Victor Jr. became president in 1985.
The business implemented a newinventory
software in 2013 that they hope will improve
re-stocking speed and allow them to better
track customer purchase and repair history.
LaTorre is still a bit skeptical about the
business climate in the area, but they remain
hopeful that some growth will come to the
region. New construction projects and hiring
will certainly benefit the industry, they note.
THE LEVOY THEATRE entered its second
season and continued its mission of offering
diverse programming at affordable prices.
With two full time employees, six part time,
and 100-plus volunteers, the theater in 2013
staged concerts; dance productions; chil-
drens theater; a full Broadway season by the
Levoys Resident Theatre Company, The Off
Broad Street Players; a summer camp; come-
dy acts and more. In December 2013, the
Levoy took the next step in its growth, hiring
a new executive director.
The Levoy plans to continue its commit-
ment to diverse programming at affordable
prices. They will kick off a membership cam-
paign in the spring of 2014, which will allow
customers to get great deals at the theater
and at other local businesses, helping
Millvilles economy to thrive. They will also
generate new educational initiatives to give
youth more opportunities to shine and expe-
rience the magic of live performance.
MAINIERO'S was founded in 1908 by Biagio
Mainiero, originally a barber, during a time
of early growth in the Vineland area. It has
been a family-owned and -operated business
for four generations and this has been an
important part of its success story. Imagine
the changes a 105-year-old business has
experienced. Biagio Mainiero traveled by
horse and buggy to visit his customers when
he first started out and appliances were
deliverd by train direct from the factories to
Mainieros downtown Vineland Store. And
electrical appliances were cutting-edge prod-
ucts back then. Inventories and customer
payments were written on cards or logged in
books. All ordering and correspondence was
by mail or phone. And the downtown area
was the only place to shop in Vineland.
Today, the company employs a dozen peo-
ple. There have been several expansions of the
business, each one adding more products, dis-
play and warehouse space. The present 13,000-
square-foot store showcases hundreds of appli-
ances, TVs and vacuums and stores tens of
thousands of appliance and vacuumparts.
Some things never change no matter how
long a business has been around. Like offer-
ing a mix of products and services that cus-
tomers need. And being accessible, knowl-
edgeable and responsive to any situation that
may occur. When you call Mainieros some-
body will always answer the phone!
An interior makeover occurred last year
and a new website was launched last month,
but the major turning point for Mainieros
came about 50 years ago after moving to 201
Landis Avenue and then soon after expand-
ing that store, quadupling its size. The
Mainiero family has lived, shopped and done
business in the southern New Jersey area for
more than 100 years, and many of their cus-
tomers are second- or third-generation shop-
pers. Like their parents and friends, they
trust and rely on Mainieros to help them
make the right choices when purchasing
appliances, TVs, and vacuums, as well as
parts and service after the sale.
For 2014, Mainieros has expanded both
the parts and clearance departments and will
continue to search out the best values to help
customers choose the best product for them
at the lowest possible prices. And Mainieros
will continue to provide outstanding product
knowledge and personal service. And when
its not possible to visit in person, customers
can always get up to date information on the
website: mainierosappliancesandtv.com.
MATHNASIUM OF WASHINGTON
TOWNSHIP: Mathnasium is an after-school
learning center where students are taught
Number Sensemathematical thinking and
problem-solving skills. Their slogan is We
Make Math Make Sense. The Mathnasium
Method focuses on working with students in
2nd through 12th grades who need help in
improving their understanding of basic math
concepts and improving their school grades.
Parents typically enroll their students for six
to 12 months and the students attend two to
three times per week.
An initial assessment test is given to each
student and then a custom learning plan
with appropriate worksheets is created for
the student. Qualified instructors who love
math and enjoy teaching kids are available at
the center to assist students, giving them the
individual attention they need.
Mathnasium is an international franchise,
with 431 Centers in North America and in 16
other countries. The Washington Township
location is owned and operated by Vineland
residents Bob and Kathie DOrazio, who
bravely opened the Center in September 2010,
at a time when not many new businesses were
getting started. The business has grown from
two employed to the current 11 employees.
Other markers of growth include a stu-
dent enrollment that continues to grow year
to year. Also, they have enrolled students
from all over South JerseyWashington
Township, Williamstown, Sicklerville,
Vineland, Mullica Hill, Hammonton,
Franklinville, Turnersville, Glassboro,
Clayton, Swedesboro, Buena, Bridgeton,
Clarksboro, Deptford, Mantua, Wenonah,
Woodbury, Minotola, and Blackwood.
The franchise owners continue to invest
in training themselves and their instructors
in the Mathnasium Method and Core
Curriculum standards that are being imple-
mented in the school districts that they
serve. With math illiteracy at an all-time
high and college and technical careers
becoming increasingly competitive, parents
want to be able to give their children an
advantage. At Mathnasium, kids are taught
math in the way that makes sense to them.
They are committed to helping children
catch up, keep up, and get ahead in math as
well as providing students with a positive
environment that makes learning math fun.
MATURO REALTY CO. is a full-service real
estate company that has been in business for
more than 35 years, dealing with all phases
of real estate. If you are selling or looking to
purchase, they can help you with residential
and commercial, sales and leasing, land,
building lots, farms and multi-family or busi-
ness investments. They are your one-stop
shop for all your real estate needs.
Founded in 1978, Maturo currently employs
43, of which 17 are full-time agents. The year
2013 proved to be a banner year for Maturo
Realty, Inc. for sales. They experienced their
largest increase since 2006, documented with
over 30 percent more sale units than any other
real estate company in Cumberland County.
The companys forecast for the coming year is
that all signs point to an even better year in
sales. Commercial leasing has increased also,
which has newbusinesses relocating to
Cumberland County. That again, shows poten-
tial for increased jobs in the county.
MY WELLNESS MASSAGE & YOGA is a
new business here in town. The owners
invite you to their newly renovated studio
specifically designed to tone your body, clear
your mind and heal your soul. They are offer-
ing massage therapy services and yoga class-
es to the community. Visit www.massageyo-
gawellness.com for information on all of the
types of massage therapy offered and the
schedule of yoga classes.
The business opened in December 2013.
Currently, there are four employeesa mas-
sage therapist and three yoga instructors
with their own unique individual styles. As
the demand and client base grows, they will
bring more people onto the team.
Being a young business, they judge
growth day to day instead of in years. That
being said, they are constantly seeing new
massage clients and fresh faces in their yoga
classes on a daily basis.
Lauren ODonnell and boyfriend, Matt
Mufalli have been doing all the logistics for
the business, even down to the house clean-
ing. His family, which has been part of the
Vineland community for decades, has sup-
ported the business and helped renovate
every inch of the studio. After getting to
know the community better over the last few
months, and hearing appreciative feedback,
they really feel at home and hope to be here
for generations to come, helping the commu-
nity achieve its health and wellness goals.
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Vineland, they installed new floors and
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new lines as they arrive, such as
Dreamweaver carpet and rugs. Since the
Brunozzis took over, they have seen increas-
es every year, and 2013 was their best year
yet. The owners plan to continue to grow the
business and to offer customers all the new
lines as they arrive.
SERENE TOUCH CENTER was started in
2010, quite by chance, by Shirley Burke. In
2006, while dealing with breast cancer,
Burke first learned of Reiki at Gildas Club of
South Jersey in Linwood. Reiki is a hands-on
healing energy. When Gildas Club offered
the Reiki level one course, Burke jumped at
the chance to learn the technique.
Afterwards she joined a monthly Reiki group
and volunteered at a rehabilitation center. In
2010, shortly after completing the third
course at the master level, she learned to
teach others.
Enthusiastic to share the knowledge and
benefits of Reiki, she asked to be part of an
alternative wellness day being planned in the
area. She realized if people were curious to
try this therapy, she should have a practice
where others could experience it.
Last year Burke expanded her business by
becoming a life coach from the Quantum
Success Coaching Academy and also started
teaching meditation classes. Basic meditation
classes are available along with life coaching
and Reiki, and all class schedules can be
viewed online at
www.serenetouchcenter.abmp.com.
TOYOTA SCION OF VINELAND provides
retail/wholesale new and used automobile
sales, service, parts, body shop, and financ-
ing. It was founded in 1991 and now employs
53 people.
The year 2013 was a good one for the
automobile industry as sales of new cars and
trucks continued to improve. Toyota of
Vineland experienced an 8 percent improve-
ment in new vehicle sales trending slightly
ahead of the nation, which improved at a 7.4
percent pace. Camry was again the best-sell-
ing car in America and their bestseller as
well. Another bright spot was the improve-
ment in used vehicle sales as a result of addi-
tional new vehicle trade-ins and lease
returns.The Toyota Certified Department
experienced a 39 percent increase in used
Toyota vehicle sales.
Toyota Care continued to give value to
service and parts customers with complim-
netary maintenacnce for two years or 25,000
miles. The dealership experienced a 40 per-
cent improvement in this area and hired two
additional technicians to help with the
increase in customer demand. The newly
renovated facility continued to receive posi-
tive feedback from sales and service cus-
tomers. Toyota of Vineland is on track to
achieve its 17th Presidents Award.
In 2014, the plan is to expand sales and
management staff by three or four people, in
anticipation of increased sales due to more
effort and the introduction of new Toyota
models for the Tundra, Highlander, Rav4,
and Corolla, plus a refreshed Camry with
technology upgrades and the continued sales
growth of the Prius family of hybrids.
Toyota of Vineland will continue to focus
on being the premier retailer in the market.
They rank #1 in CSI (Customer Satisfaction)
for their zone, comprised of 112 toyota deal-
erships in the New York Region; they rank
#11 for the 1150 dealerships in the country.
The parts and service operations will con-
tinue their growth and award-winning lead-
ership in customer satisfaction.
VINELAND LANDSCAPING LLC is a full-
service design/build and maintenance firm.
It is a broad line landscaping company,
which enables it to meet clients needs,
whether it is for lawn maintenance, land-
scape design, landscape installations or hard-
scaping. The business was started in 2012 by
Michael DOrazio with help from William
Gruccio, Nick Grandi and Karl Anderson. In
2013 William Gruccio became partner in the
company. All are Vineland residents and
Vineland High School graduates. William
Gruccio earned his MBA from Rider
University and Nick Grandi graduated from
Rutgers University with a degree in
Landscape Architecture and is on staff as
lead designer. They also have Andrew Turner
working as an Intern, while finishing his
degree in Business Management at Rowan
University and Paul Coia, a Vineland resi-
dent, as lead Foreman managing day-to-day
operations.
When the company started, the economy
as a whole was in a difficult state.
Competition was high, and differentiation
was necessary to be successful. By combining
individual skill sets, they have been able to
achieve steady growth and have begun build-
ing our reputation by offering superior serv-
ice and high customer satisfaction.
Staff numbers have grown from two to
between seven and 10. Though a young com-
pany, they have steadily increased their cus-
tomer base for both commercial and residen-
tial maintenance, as well as for landscape
design/installs.
They plan on making heavy investments
this upcoming season, not only financially
but investments of time to further their certi-
fications and licenses. They currently hold a
NJ Fertilization license, NJ Home
Improvement Contractors license and NJ
Public Works license. They also plan on mak-
ing significant investments in equipment to
increase efficiency, as well as to expand the
workforce and offerings to clients.
With strong competition in the industry,
they plan to continue to put customers first
and offer a wide variety of financially viable
options and services. They custom tailor
their services to customers needs and offer a
great deal of experience throughout all
aspects of the business, from operations to
design. They feel this sets them apart from
many of their competitors. They take pride
in their town, hence the companys name.
They feel that by satisfying the customers
and pushing themselves to grow in an effec-
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The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society plans
a year of celebrating its 150 years of extistence.
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year, the Vineland Historical and
Antiquarian Society (VHAS) has
spent the month of January readying
for the monthly events that will celebrate
both its history and Vinelands. The next 11
months promise to bring to life the towns
heritage and illustrate its links to the pres-
ent day.
The proceedings will commence with a
look at African-American and womens his-
tory. Vinelands early years were committed
to the progressive movements that champi-
oned the rights of blacks and females. Such
distinguished guests as Frederick Douglass
and Susan B. Anthony appeared at the
towns Cosmopolitan Hall. Portia Gage and
others cast votes in elections in town as a
statement to womens suffrage. On
February 12, the VHAS will present
Professor Timothy Stack from Salem
Community College, who will discuss the
African-American population of southern
New Jersey. As we know, there were a
number of Underground Railroad stops in
South Jersey, Martinelli said, and
Professor Stack has done respected
research in this area.
The VHAS curator explained that the
March event will take a different approach
when it comes to looking at womens histo-
ry. Our board member Nancy Steelman
and one of our volunteers, Rev. Joan Hand,
are going to do a presentation, Martinelli
explained. Nancy portrays Mary Tillotson,
who was an early feminist, and Joan does
[town founder Charles K. Landiss sister]
Matilda Landis. Were hoping to give folks
not only some perspective on the suffrage
movement and how it relates to Vineland,
but also what daily life was for a woman in
Vineland in the 19th century. We think it
should be a lot of fun.
In April, the VHAS will launch a pho-
tography contest open to all Vineland resi-
dents. According to Martinelli, the contest
will be an opportunity to provide future
generations a look at current Vineland. The
theme will focus on scenes of 21st century
life in Vineland. You can choose some-
thing historic, like a scene of a church or a
cemetery or a park, but also you can do
your family, your house, she explained.
We want to not only get people out and
just looking at the community, but this is
going to be a great way for us to acquire a
21st century photographic record of what
life is in Vineland. There will be categories
for both children and adults and a recep-
tion for contest winners will be held at the
museum in May, during which prizes will
be awarded.
Throughout June, July and August, resi-
dents will be able to partake of Historic
Trolley Tours of Vineland on First
Saturdays and kids can indulge in crafts at
the museum on Second Saturdays.
Martinelli said the trolley run will consist
of about an hours tour through town, out
to Oakhill Cemetery and back again.
There will be stops along the way at signifi-
cant sites.
Also in August, Mark Demitroff will give
a presentation on the history of the Pine
Barrens. People dont realize that Vineland
was the western end of the Pine Barrens,
Martinelli stated. The Pine Barrens pretty
much covered all of South Jersey at one
point.
The Societys September presentation
will be on the Holocaust. The topic,
Martinelli explained, was suggested by for-
mer board member Lois Genovese. It was
her thought that this was something we
hadnt done here at the museum before and
that this would be a good opportunity for
us to incorporate some Jewish history
In October, Civic Club Day will be held.
There will be an Open House for represen-
tatives of local civic/social organizations.
From the very early days of settlement,
Vineland had all these wonderful soci-
eties, Martinelli said. you had all these
groups that really made a difference in how
the town grew. So we just want to pay our
respects and thank them for being a part of
Vineland and understanding their history
more.
An early institution of Vineland, the
Memorial Home has served veterans who
served as early as the Civil War. The
November event will consist of filming
interviews with veterans at the Memorial
Home for an oral history project.
The year-long celebration will conclude
on December 6 with an Anniversary Gala at
Eastlyn Country Club. Tickets for this
semi-formal affair will go on sale in April.I
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Valentines at The Greenview. 4049
Italia Ave., Vineland. 510 p.m. Five-course
dinner, entertainment. 856-691-5558.
When Harry Met Sally. Levoy Teatre,
126-130 N. High St., Millville. 8:30 p.m.
This classic romantic comedy asks if men
and women can ever really be friends.
Tickets $10 (plus $3 tix fee). Call 856-327-
6400 or visit www.levoy.net.
Second Friday in Bivalve: Love on the
Bay. Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800
High St., Port Norris. 5:308:30 p.m. In
the Gallery: Susan Zipper presents: "Little
Things Mean a Lot...Miniatures" Photos by
John Reed, small bowls by Mike Owen,
Mini carvings by Anthony Hillman, Small
carvings of carousel horses by Harry
Shourds and Jewelry by Phil Dietz.
Lecture: Animal Magnetism presented
by Jane Morton Galetto, President of
Citizens United to Protect the Maurice
River and it Tributaries, Inc. Learn about
the weird courtship rituals of some select
wild animals and a few local species. Be
prepared for some PG 13 (or older fun).
Sherry Cortelyou's beach glass jewelry
and Kathy Weisenberg's A Glass Act will
offer gift ideas for your special Valentine.
Gallery Annex Special Display: Historic
Valentines from collection of Doris Moore.
Music on the Wharves: 5:308:30 p.m.
Make & Take Workshop: Sailors
Valentines, Valentine Card Boxes
Dine in the Oyster Cracker Cafe or out-
side on the wharves under a heated tent;
oyster raw bar features Delaware Bay oys-
ters, shucked while you watch for $1
apiece. New Jersey beers and wines,
(including the new Glasstown Brewery) and
the Cafe's signature Oyster Chowder and
fried oysters. Cafe Specials will include
homemade vegetable soup, a fish special,
and desserts: Chocolate Mousse, Linzer
Cookies and Meringue Hearts.
Dominic Mancini & Dan Barry. Bogarts
Bookstore. 210 N. High St., Millville. Free.
Live music. Valentine's DayGrab your
sweetie or fly solo. 710 p.m.
FEBRUARY 14 AND 15
Gene Cortopassi / George Perez.
Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis Ave. and Union
Rd., Vineland, 691-8051 or www.savoyinn.com.
Reservations suggested. Friday entertain-
ment features local musician Gene
Cortopassi. He sings, plays trumpet and
entertains in a way that does not interfere
with your romantic dinner conversation.
Saturday entertainment features local
musician and artist George Perez. George
performs all your favorites, classic artists
like Sinatra, Martin, Como and more!
Special Valentine's menu both nights.
Save room for homemade desserts such
as crme brulee and other decadent treats.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Valentines Dinner/Dance. Greenview
Inn, 4049 Italia Ave., Vineland. $75 per
person includes food, spirits, and musical
entertainment. Seating limited to first 250;
reserve tables in advance. Event to raise
funds for East Vineland Little League and
the Sandy Gee Pole Barn. For tickets,
e-mail cajsty@comcast.net or
mdesimine@verizon.net.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Poetry on High. Bogarts Bookstore. 210
N. High St., Millville. Free. Open mic poetry
and music 1:304:30 p.m. Hosted by Rita
Lyman, Topic of discussion: ROMANCE.
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ondering how to show your
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Valentines Day? These three
easy, heart-shaped recipes might just do
the trick! Homemade is one of the sweet-
est ways to say I love you.
Heart-Shaped Crackers
1 refrigerated piecrust (from a box)
2 tbs. butter, melted
Cinnamon-sugar
Dried oregano
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Sea salt
Let pie crust stand at room temperature
for 30 minutes to soften. Preheat oven to
450. Line cookie sheet with parchment
paper. Unroll piecrust and using a heart-
shaped cookie cutter, cut pastry into
hearts, and place on cookie sheet. Lightly
brush crackers with melted butter, then
sprinkle each heart with either the sweet
or savory toppings, using as little or as
much as desired. Bake 6 to 7 minutes or
until crackers are lightly browned. Remove
crackers from cookie sheet, cool 5 minutes.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight
container for up to 3 days.
Heart-Shaped Pizza
Pizza dough
Extra-virgin olive oil
Tomato sauce
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Favorite veggie or meat toppings
Preheat the oven to 450. Line a baking
sheet with parchment paper. Roll the pizza
dough into a circle and put onto the baking
sheet. Re-shape the dough into a heart.
Brush the dough with olive oil. Spread toma-
to sauce on dough. Sprinkle the shredded
cheese on top of tomato sauce. If desired add
your favorite toppings. Put the heart shaped
pizza into the oven and bake for 15 - 20 min-
utes, or until the cheese is melted. Note: Feel
free to sprinkle dried oregano, fresh basil,
or grated Parmesan on pizza before baking.
Soft Heart Brownie Cookies
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. non-aluminum baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups raw sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
Preheat oven at 350. Whisk flour, salt
and baking powder in bowl and set aside.
Mix butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and cocoa in
mixer. Gradually add flour mixture, and
mix until smooth. Wrap in plastic and chill
for at least one hour. Roll out cookie dough
onto floured counter. Cut into heart shapes,
brushing extra deposits of flour off the top.
Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for
8 to 11 minutes or until edges are firm and
the centers are slightly soft and puffed.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool. I
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.
Hearts Are
Nothing says I love you like
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Andrea Trattoria, 16 N. High St., Millville,
697-8400. Chef/owner Andrea Covino serves
up Italian specialties in atmosphere of fine
dining.
Annata Wine Bar, 216 Bellevue Ave,
Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Food served
tapas style, catering, private parties.
Extensive wine list. Live music Thurs. night.
Bagel University, 1406 S. Main Rd.,
Vineland, 691-0909. Breakfast and lunch
spot offering sandwiches named for colleges
near and far.
Bains Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland,
563-1400. Fresh deli sandwiches, wraps,
healthy salads, and coffee drinks. Open
Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Barberas Chocolates on Occasion, 782 S.
Brewster Rd., Vineland, 690-9998.
Homemade chocolates and candies, custom
gift baskets.
Bennigans Restaurant, 2196 W. Landis Ave.,
Vineland, 205-0010. Entrees, desserts, drink
specials. Take-out. Happy Hour Mon-Fri
3pm-7pm, Sun-Thu 10pm-cl. All Sports
packages available. NBA League Pass, NHL
Center Ice, & MLB Extra Innings.
Big Johns Pizza Queen, 1383 S. Main Rd.,
Vineland, 205-0012. Featuring Gutbuster a
21-oz. burger, pizza, wings, subs, dinners.
Black Olive Restaurant. 782 S. Brewster Rd,
Vineland. 457-7624. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m daily.
Entrees, desserts. Take out available.
Bruni's Pizzeria. 2184 N. 2nd St., Millville
(856) 825-2200. Award-winning pizza since
1956. Open Mon-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 11
a.m.-9 p.m.
Bruno's Family Restaurant, Cape May Ave.
and Tuckahoe Rd., Dorothy, 609-476-4739.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza. Open Mon-
Sat. 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Chestnut Diner, 2578 E. Chestnut Ave.,
Vineland, 856-696-2992. Serving breakfast,
lunch, and dinner. Open every day 7 a.m.
10 p.m.
Chows Garden 1101 N. 2nd St., Millville,
327-3259. Sushi Bar, All-you-can-eat buffet.
Cosmopolitan Restaurant Lounge, Bakery,
3513 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 765-5977.
Happy hour everyday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. half-
priced appetizers, and reduced drink specials.
Crust N Krumbs Bakery, Main/Magnolia
rds., 690-1200. Cakes, pies, cookies, breads,
doughnuts, custom wedding cakes.
Dakota Burger Bar & Grill, At the Ramada, W.
Landis Ave. and Rt. 55, Vineland, 696-8600.
Open Daily, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Breakfast served
all day. Daily specials Monday thru Friday.
Dakota Prime Steakhouse & Sushi Bar at
Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,
Vineland, 692-8600. Stylish atmosphere
perfect for an upscale lunch or dinner.
Delicious steaks, seafood and sushi. Closed
Monday for dinner.
Deeks Deli & Kustard Kitchen, 1370 S. Main
Rd., Vineland, 691-5438. Call for lunch and
dinner specials. Soft ice cream and cakes
year-round. Mon.-Sat 9 a.m.8 p.m.
Dennys, 1001 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, 696-
1900. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Take-out, too.
Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. Open 24
hours. Kids eat free Tues. & Sat.
Dominicks Pizza, 1768 S. Lincoln Ave.,
Vineland, 691-5511. Family time-honored
recipes, fresh ingredients.
Double Eagle Saloon, 1477 Panther Rd.,
Vineland, 213-6176. Open for lunch and din-
ner. Traditional tavern fair.
Dukes Place, 305 N. Mill Rd., Vineland, 457-
5922. Open for breakfast and lunch, seven
days. Homemade soups, burgers, hot and
cold subs. Catering available.
Elmer Diner, 41 Chestnut St., Elmer. 358-
3600. Diverse menu of large portions at rea-
sonable prices.
Esposito's Maplewood III, 200 N. Delsea Dr.,
Vineland, 692-2011. Steaks, seafood and
pasta dishes at this Italian restaurant.
Erics, 98 S. West Ave., Vineland, 205-9800.
Greek and American cuisine, pizza.
Gardellas Ravioli Co. & Italian Deli,
527 S. Brewster Rd., 697-3509. Name says it
all. Daily specials, catering. Closed Sun.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 3624 S. Delsea
Dr., 856-362-5508. All you can eat, serving
Breakfast Sat & Sun, 7:30 - 11 a.m., Lunch
Mon thru Fri 11 - 4 p.m., Dinner 7 days a
week. Senior early bird specials, Mon thru
Fri, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Take outs available.
DINING OUT
From fine dining to lunch spots to
bakeries, the area has choices to satisfy
any appetite. Call for hours.
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Ginas Ristorante, Landis and Lincoln Aves.
in ShopRite Plaza, Vineland. 205-0049.
Serving dinner Tues.-Thurs., 4-9 p.m.; Friday
& Sat., 4-10 p.m.; Now serving lunch: Tues. -
Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reservations recom-
mended. Takeout available.
Giovanni's Authentic Italian Deli, 1102 N.
East Ave. Vineland. 692-0459. Open daily
serving 10 hot and cold subs, breakfast
sandwiches, salads, soups, sandwiches, flat
bread panini, wings, platters, family dinners.
Golden Palace Diner Restaurant 2623 S
Delsea Dr, Vineland, 692-5424. Serving
breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
The Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course,
4049 Italia Avenue, Vineland, 691-5558. The
golfers lounge and bar serves lunch and
snacks daily from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The
Greenview Inn is a fine dining restaurant
open for dinner Wed.-Sun. at 5 p.m.
Harrys Pub at Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and
Rt. 55, Vineland, 696-8600. Lunch & dinner
7 days a week. Happy hour daily 4-6pm with
half price appetizers. Live Entertainment
Wednesday thru Saturday.
Jersey Jerry's. 1362 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland,
362-5978. Serving subs, sandwiches, and
take-out platters.
Joe's Poultry. 440 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland,
692-8860. Barbecue and Kosher chickens,
homemade sides, catering.
Kawa Thai & Sushi, 607 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland, 213-6706. Open for lunch & dinner
daily. Authentic Thai dishes ranging from
traditional to modern recipes. Take out avail.
Larry's II Restaurant, 907 N. Main Rd.,
Vineland, 692-9001. Three meals daily.
Sunday breakfast buffet, early-bird dinners.
La Locanda Pizzeria & Ristorante, 1406 S.
Main Rd., Vineland, 794-3332. Pasta, veal,
chicken. Lunch and dinner. Closed Sun.
Marcianos Restaurant, 947 N. Delsea Dr.,
Vineland, 563-0030. Italian-American cui-
sine, seafood and veal. Open daily for lunch
and dinner, $6.49 lunch buffet Mon.Sat.
Martinos Trattoria & Pizzeria, 2614 E.
Chestnut Ave., Vineland, 692-4448. Brick
oven pizza, risotto, polenta. Three meals daily.
Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis Ave. and
Union Rd., Vineland, 691-8051.
Banquet/wedding facility and intimate
restaurant. Gourmet Pizza Nite on Wed.
Seasonal outdoor dining in the adjacent
Lunas Outdoor Bar & Grille.
Millville Queen Diner, 109 E. Broad Street,
Millville. 327-0900. Open 7 days 24 Hours.
Milmay Tavern, Tuckahoe and Bears Head
rds., Milmay, 476-3611. Gourmet lunches and
dinners, casual setting.
Moes Southwest Grill, 2188 N. 2nd St.,
Millville, 825-3525. Tex-Mex, burritos, catering.
MVP Bar, 408 Wheat Road, Vineland, 697-
9825. Full bar menu, drink specials.
Old Oar House Irish Pub, 123 N. High Street
Millville, 293-1200. Year round Fresh seafood
daily, slow roasted prime rib specials, deli-
cious summer Salads, everyday lunch & din-
ner specials, homemade corn beef, kitchen
open until 1 a.m., outdoor beer garden.
Olympia Restaurant, 739 S. Delsea Dr.,
Vineland, 691-6095. Authentic Greek cui-
sinelamb dishes and salads.
Pegasus, Rts. 40 and 47, Vineland, 694-
0500. Breakfast, lunch, dinner specials; con-
venient drive-thru, mini-meal specials.
Peking Gourmet, 907 N. Main Rd., (Larrys II
Plaza), Vineland, 691-0088. Chinese. Takeout
only. All major credit cards accepted.
The Rail, 1252 Harding Hwy., Richland, 697-
1440. Bar and restaurant with daily drink
specials and lunch specials.
Saigon, 2180 N. Second St., Millville, 327-
8878. Authentic Vietnamesenoodle soups,
curry, hotpot, Buddhist vegetarian.
Ten22 Bar & Grill at Centerton Country
Club, 1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-
3325. Lunch and dinner. New tavern menu
features soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches,
wraps and entree selections. Sunday Brunch
extravaganza.
Tombstone Saloon and Grill, 373 Route 54,
Buena, 213-6115. Serving lunch, dinner. Taco
Tuesday buffet; Wednesday wing night with
50 cent wings; Teachers happy hour
TuesdayFriday, 46 p.m.half-price appe-
tizers and drink specials.
Uncle Rickys Outdoor Bar, 470 E. Wheat
Rd., Vineland, 691-4454. Ribs, chicken, fish,
steaks. Always clams, eat in or take out. Live
music Saturday & Sunday night. Dungeness
Crab All You Can Eat.
Villa Fazzolari, 821 Harding Hwy., Buena
Vista, 697-7107. Dinner combos, grilled
meats, fish. Lunch and dinner daily.
Winfields. 106 N. High St., Millville, 327-
0909. Continental cuisine and spirits served
in a casually upscale setting.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Maurice River Music Salon
Concert: Classically Black. A resi-
dence in the Mauricetown, NJ area.
2:30 p.m. Renowned pianist Richard
Alston will present a program of
music by European and American
composers of African descent.
Seating is very limited, so reserva-
tions are required. Donations to
assist in covering expenses will be
accepted. To reserve seats, receive
directions, or receive more informa-
tion on the series, call 856-506-0580
visit www.mauricerivermusic.com.
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dinary music by Scott Joplin,
Margaret Bonds, William Grant Still,
George Wright, Chevalier De Saint
Georges, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor,
and others. Alston was a musical
advisor and consultant to the PBS
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Black, which contained much of this
same music and was a guest artist with the New Jersey Symphony commemorat-
ing the birth of William Grant Still.
Alston, making his second Maurice River Music salon concert appearance, has
performed this program throughout the country to critical acclaim. He sees the
concert as a labor of love and a tribute to the contributions people of color have
made to the classical music genre throughout history. This contribution, he said, is
long and the musical tradition is permeated with their history and culture.
Composers of African descent go all the way back to Mozart, Alston said.
Throughout history, they had to endure setbacks and roadblocks. The essence of
music was buried so deep in their souls that, despite prejudice, they did not stop
creating music. When one has something burning inside oneself and a passion so
strong, you continue regardless.
He attributes his love of works by American and European composers of African
descent to his grandmother, Daisy Johnson. She sang and played their works while
caring from him while he was an infant to her death when he was five. Johnson and
his later music teachers, Dorothy Earley and Sylvia Rabinof helped form and refine
his love of music and performing.
After earning his bachelors degree from the Juilliard School of Music in New
York City, Alston was awarded the Maria Guerra Judelson Scholarship in piano. He
then returned to Juilliard and later received his masters degree there.
Alston has since appeared in recitals and has performed as soloist with orches-
tras throughout the United States and Europe. A standing ovation following his per-
formance, at age 15, of Tchaikovskys Piano Concerto No. 1 at the Brevard Festival,
led to his New York debut two years later performing the same work with the
Symphony of the New World conducted by Everett Lee at Lincoln Centers Avery
Fisher Hall. As a winner of the Aldredge Piano Competition, he performed in a con-
cert with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra conducted by Verujan Kojian that
was broadcast over National Public Radio.
He has also performed at Weill Recital Hall and Alice Tully Hall in New York, and
portrayed Jasbo Brown in the Metropolitan Operas revival of George Gershwins
Porgy and Bess in 1990 and in the New Jersey State Operas production in 2010.
He recently performed Gershwins Rhapsody in Blue with Ensemble du Monde at
Merkin Concert Hall in New York City.
At the personal request of music educator and composer Denes Agay, Alston
recorded an album of the composers works for the Educo label. A set of piano
works by African-American composers that Alston also recorded for that label
became the source for his Classically Black lecture series. His recording of music
by Anton Arensky, with Paul Freeman conducting the Czech Philharmonic, is avail-
able on Centaur Records.
Alston is Coordinator of the Essex County Colleges Music Department, is
Minister of Music at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Montclair, NJ, and is
founder of the Crossroads Music Academy. Among his awards and honors have
been recognition by the National Association of Negro Women; Newark, NJ Chapter
of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc.; New Jersey Education
Association; and the New Jersey Unit of the National Association of Negro Business
and Womens Clubs, Inc.
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Nightlife at Bennigans. 2196 W. Landis
Ave., Vineland, 205-0010. Karaoke
Thursdays with Bob Morgan, 9 p.m.-close.
Live music Fridays 9 p.m.-midnight. All
Sports Packages: Drink specials seasonal-
ly for MLB Extra Innings, NBA League
Pass, NHL Center Ice, and NFL Sunday
Ticket. Call for RSVP and details.
Nightlife at Tombstone Saloon and
Grill. 373 Rt. 54, Buena. Tues. karaoke.
Wed. Bike/Wing Night. Thurs. line danc-
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Green Tea Revival, live country music.
Nightlife at MVP Sports. 408 Wheat
Rd., Vineland. 856-697-9825. Dollar dogs
and $2 domestic pints during NFL games.
Food and drink specials all week. Fri.
Ladies Night. Sun.: NFL Ticket.
EVERY TUESDAY
Karaoke. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S.
Delsea Dr., Vineland. With KAO
Productionz featuring 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. 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.
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.
FEBRUARY 12 THROUGH 15
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.: Dale
Bierman Duo 9 p.m. Sat.: TBA 9 p.m.
Nightlife at Bojos Ale House. 222 N.
High St., Millville, 327-8011. Tues.: Bike
Night with live entertainment. Wed.:
Nick@Nite Open Mic 7 p.m. Fri.: TBA 9
p.m. Sun.: TBA 8 p.m. Daily drink and
food specials.
EVERY FRIDAY
DJ: Joe Gorgo. Tre Bellezze, 363 East
Wheat Rd., Vineland. Complimentary buf-
fet 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. The Cosmopolitan.
3513 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland. Fri.: DJ Slick
Rick. Sat.: DJ Tony Morris. All of the most
popular mainstream dance music. 765-
5977.
EVERY SATURDAY
Back in the Day Dance Party. Villa
Fazzolari, 821 Harding Hwy. (Rt. 40),
Buena. 856-697-7101. 7 p.m.midnight.
Five hours nonstop dance music from
1970s and 80s.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Valentines at The Greenview. 4049
Italia Ave., Vineland. 510 p.m. Five-course
dinner, entertainment. 856-691-5558.
Dominic Mancini & Dan Barry.
Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,
Millville. Free. Live music. Valentine's Day-
Grab your sweetie or fly solo. 710 p.m.
FEBRUARY 14 AND 15
Gene Cortopassi / George Perez.
Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis Ave. and
Union Rd., Vineland, 691-8051 or
www.savoyinn.com. Happy Valentine's Day
to you and yours! Friday entertainment
will feature local musician Gene
Cortopassi. Gene sings, plays the trumpet
and entertains is a way that does not
interfere with your romantic dinner and
conversation. Saturday entertainment will
feature local musician and artist George
Perez. George performs all your favorites,
classic artists like Sinatra, Martin, Como
and more! Reservations are suggested so
call 856-691-8051.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Book Signing / Linda Bell & Family.
Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,
Millville. Free. Book Signing with John J
Mahoney, Mystic Isle ($8.99 paperback) 6
p.m. / Live music. 79 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Poetry on High. Bogarts Bookstore. 210
N. High St., Millville. Free. Open mic poet-
ry and music 1:304:30 p.m. Hosted by
Rita Lyman, Topic of discussion:
ROMANCE.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Free Music Lecture. Vineland Public
Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland.
67:30 p.m. Bay Atlantic Symphony hosts.
Learn about various forms of singing in
the home and the concert hallranging
from field hollers, native folk songs, ama-
teur choral music, and political propagan-
da songs to lieder, concert arias, art
songs, and oratorio.
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The first night in Woodstock, I
bumped into John Sebastian at the restau-
rant where we were eating, and it seemed
obvious to have John come in and put on
some harmonica, said Bromberg. At one
point, [Nitty Gritty Dirt Bands] John
McEuen walked into the studio. I asked
him if he brought his banjo and he said,
Yeah, its in the car, and we sat him down
and made him play on a track.
Brombergs singing on the album is
something of which he seems especially
proud. Ill tell you something interesting
about this CD, he said. I used to work
really hard to sing. Vocals used to be the
hardest thing for me, but Ive learned a lot
about singing, and the vocals [for Only
Slightly Mad] were the easiest part. I
never needed a whole lot of takes to get
the vocals. These days, singing is a physi-
cal pleasure for me.
But Bromberg originally had a different
direction in mind when planning the CD.
I asked Larry if he would produce an
album of Chicago-style blues for me, he
explained. He said hed love to produce
an album, but he wanted to do an old-
fashioned David Bromberg album with
everything in it but the kitchen sink. Up
until then, I didnt know hed listened to
those records. It turns out he listened to
them, hed come to my concerts, he liked
all that stuff. Theres nobody better suited
to produce one of my records than Larry
Campbell because he understands all of
the genres of music I love. He understands
the mix.
That mix is evident in Brombergs live
performances, which seamlessly move
from blues to ballads to bluegrass. Some
might label it Americana, but the singer-
guitarist was playing this blend well
before that term was applied as a musical
genre. And he was playing them in a much
more demanding road schedule than he
currently maintains.
I dont do long runs anymore,
Bromberg said. The last time I did a real-
ly long run, I stopped playing for 22 years.
So I dont do long runs. If Ive got to travel
a long distance, then I might spend a week
or maybe more. If I go to Europe or
Australia or Hawaii I might be gone close
to a month. But I find it better [not to be
away that long] because I just dont want
to get anywhere close to where I was
when I gave up playing for so long.
Hindsight has allowed Bromberg to
better diagnose what led him to such an
extended hiatus. It was overwork, he
explained, and I was just too dumb to
realize it was burnout because I didnt
think I could ever be burnt out. So I con-
cluded I wasnt a musician, which was
pretty stupid, but there you have it.
Brombergs return to both stage and
studio occurred after he and his family had
relocated in 2002 from Chicago to
Wilmington, Delaware, where he estab-
lished his violin shop. In an attempt to
rekindle the Market Street music scene
that had once flourished, Bromberg organ-
ized jam sessions at a local restaurant and
joined in. I started really enjoying play-
ing, he said. So then, lets see if I can go
out on the road. It was a little daunting at
first, but I feel right at home again.
Only Slightly Mad was just one release
to feature Brombergs playing over the
past year. He also can be heard on Bob
Dylans Another Self Portrait, a two-CD set
of largely outtakes and stripped-down
mixes of the singer-songwriters New York
City sessions for his 1970 album Self
Portrait. Bromberg admits he was sur-
prised by Sonys decision to release the
material but likes the collection. Yeah,
they asked me some questions, he
explained, so I kind of helped with it a
little bit. They asked me who played gui-
tar on certain tracks.
At the time of its release, Self Portrait
was considerably maligned by the press
and fans alike for its reliance on cover
songs and its elaborate use of horns,
strings and background vocalists. How did
Bromberg view the album upon its release?
It was something I played on, he said,
so I didnt have anything like anybody
elses perspective. But did I enjoy it? Yeah.
Stripped of the overdubs that were
added to the 1970 release, Another Self
Portrait reveals how sublime the
unadorned New York City recordings of
the cover and traditional songs actually
are. Bromberg recalls that these renditions
were all I knew of it until the record
came out and says he was surprised
when he first heard the overdubs. When
its pointed out that the unembellished
tracks could have been released 44 years
ago instead of the more ornate versions,
he pauses momentarily. Yeah, maybe, he
replies. I dont know, you cant go back
there and be sure.
Looking ahead, Bromberg wasnt able
to give a hint at what his fans can expect
at the Levoy Theater next week. I never
plan my sets, so I dont know what well
play, he confided. But I think theyll
hear something good. I
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Happy 75th Birthday!
To Marion Grubb on Valentines Day.
A woman who always thinks of others by
doing thoughtful things. Always saying or
doing something to make someone happy.
God loves you and so do we.
Love from your friends who gave you a
surprise birthday party February 9th.
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Warm Meals Donated Just in Time for Homeless
Homeless individuals who
stayed overnight at one of the
countys Code Blue warming
centers were offered special
self-activating hot meals to
take with them as they left in
the morning.
The meals were donated to
The Cumberland County
Office on Aging and Disabled
by PSE&G. An estimated 75
meals were delivered to loca-
tions in Vineland and another
75 in Bridgeton over a recent
cold weekend. Freeholder
Carol Musso, Community
Services liaison joined Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly in the distribution effort.
This was a one-time donation by PSE&G.
From left: Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly, Freeholder Carol Musso, Robin Weinstein.
Doulis Crowned Miss Vineland
Smiling broadly and at ease on the stage
of her "home" school auditorium, Angela
Doulis, a 17-year-old junior, won the Miss
Vineland crown on a recent Sunday night
before a modest but appreciative crowd.
All three of the top finishers in the field of
nine contestants, plus the Miss Congeniality
title, are VHS students. All four are juniors.
First-runner up was Ariana
Panagiotopoulos, also 17. Second runner-up
was Kerensa Loadholt, 16. Aubrey Gallagher,
also 16, was Miss Congeniality.
The pageant was sponsored for the fourth
year by Friends of Historic Vineland, with
Kevin Kirchner serving as coordinator. A
panel of seven judges assessed the young
women on a 150-word essay, stage pres-
ence, posture, poise in casual and formal
wear, and their answer to a question posed by Laura Huffman, Miss Vineland 2011.
For the first time, there was also a talent segment, which featured vocals, dance,
two flute solos and even a poetry reading.
But Doulis' impressive vocal rendition of "Think of Me" from the "Phantom of the
Opera" was clearly a crowd favorite. Coupled with her self-assured answer about
community service and dedication to her family's heritage, her name was often
heard over the din when Huffman invited the crowd to shout out their personal
choice of the winner.
As the new Miss Vineland, Doulis, the daughter of Cynthia and Peter Doulis, will
attend city social functions for the next 12 months.
"We're looking for someone to honor Vineland," pageant coordinator Kevin
Kirchner said. "Somebody the youth can look up to."
Doulis accepts the challenge.
"I feel amazing winning Miss Vineland," she said. "I feel like I wanted to be a role
model for others, like my ancestors of Vineland were role models for me, so I want-
ed to follow in their footsteps and make them proud and help out community serv-
ice-wise and volunteerism.
In addition to her tiara and sash, Doulis will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship,
$500 in cash, gift cards and jewelry. The reigning Miss Vineland, Olivia Cruz, was
an active participant in the pageant. In addition to serving as co-host with
Huffman, Cruz described the "endless opportunities" the title afforded, including
60 appearances across South Jersey, attending the 2013 Miss America Pageant
and showing off the footwear she created during the event's "Shoe Parade" and
even co-hosting a radio show.
The Miss Vineland Pageant has also started a "Wall of Fame" in City Hall for
portraits of former winners. Cruz presented the first portrait to Mayor Ruben
Bermudez during the show.
The two runners-up, Panagiotopoulos, 17, and second runner-up Kerensa
Loadholt, 16, also won cash prizes. Panagiotopoulos is the daughter of Vanessa and
Dimitris Panagiotopoulos. Loadholt's parents are Mary and Kenneth Loadholt.
At VHS, Doulis is involved in Hellenic Pride Dancers, Select Choir, National
Honor Society, and Cross Country, among others. She plans to attend an Ivy league
University, and pursue a career in theater, communications-broadcasting or sociol-
ogy. Panagiotopoulos participates in Dance, Swim, German Club, Literature Club
and Interact Club. She plans to attend Montclair or Rowan University and pursue a
career in elementary/special education. Loadholt is involved in Girl Scouts, Mock
Trial, Youth to Youth, Marching Band, Crew, National Honor Society, Academic
Athletic League, and Blues and Rock Concert Ensemble. She plans to attend New
York University and pursue a career in forensic anthropology. Gallagher is a VHS
cheerleader and plans to own her own salon upon graduation.
The other contestants were Danniesha Patterson; Jennifer Negron; Jenna K.
Garrett; Adrianna Alfe and Carla Patterson.
The evening included dance interludes by Dixon's Dance Academy, as well as
vocal performances by Ashley Birmingham and Cruz. Members of the VHS Air
Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) served as escorts for the
contestants during the formal wear portion of the competition.
The program was recorded by VPS TV and will air tonight on Comcast Channel
9 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41 at 7 p.m. The program will also be available on the
district Youtube Channel at that time. DVD copies are available for $10. For details
call Gia Messore at 856 794-6700 Ext. 2103.
The new Miss Vineland receives sash and flowers from Laura Huffman. In background is
the departing Miss Vineland, Olivia Cruz.
Celebrating Mentors at Boys & Girls Club
The Boys &
Girls Club of
Vineland recently
celebrated men-
tors and its
Mentoring
Works Program
during 2014
National
Mentoring Month
at its Carl Arthur
Recreation Center
site. The Boys
and Girls Club
presented each
mentor with a
Boys and Girls Club travel mug and a certificate of appreciation.
From left: Mentors Ilamosi Agbugui, Claude L. Rozier, Jose Crespo, Cheri Douglas, Tygh Powell,
LaVena Scafe, Gina Martucci, and Yazkalee Guzman. Not pictured is mentor Ethel Gaylord.
Propert Earns Future Leader Award
Zack Propert was recognized with a Future Leader
Award at the recent Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebration held at Landis Middle School in January.
Propert is a member of the Boys & Girls Club of
Vineland and is also employed there as a junior coun-
selor. Zack was the past participant in the Bank of
America's Student Leaders Program and a candidate
for the Club's 2012 Youth of the Year Program. He is
currently a senior at Vineland High School.
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BRIDGETON
163 W Commerce St., Nitka Susan Inc. to
Jaymi A Nervine on 12/2/13 for $160,000
22 Cumberland Ave., Austin Headrick to
Ararjit Singh on 12/3/13 for $63,000
514 Manheim Ave., Joseph D Rutala to
James N Miller on 12/3/13 for $90,000
21 Rosenhayn Ave., Professional Services
Funding Group to Elber B Munyon on
12/3/13 for $125,000
23 Halsford Ave., Carmen M Concepcion to
DFC Management LLC on 12/3/13 for
$145,000
144 Belmont Ave., Russell Meyer to RCT
Realty LLC on 12/4/13 for $59,900
64 Oxford St., Elizabeth Matta (Ind. Atty.) to
Nereida Martinez on 12/6/13 for $73,000
69 Albertson Ave., Denise Loatman to
Edward Rivera on 12/9/13 for $15,000
118-120 Church St., Darlene Ruth Wheaton
to Armando Clemente on 12/10/13 for
$35,000
COMMERCIAL TWP
8005 Tamarack Rd., DJO Properties LLC to
Laura Schipane on 12/11/13 for $142,500
DEERFIELD TWP
61 Rosedale Dr., Leonard E Sernaque to
Edeltraud Loatman on 12/9/13 for $169,900
Lebanon Rd., George Chinnici to Salvatore F
Tedesco, Sr. on 12/10/13 for $44,766
HOPEWELL TWP
79 Randolph Rd., Pasquale A Arno, Jr. (Ind.
Exec.) to Derek Davis on 12/3/13 for $130,000
10 Greenwood Dr., Bruce R Riley (Exec.) to
Caroline R Jones on 12/4/13 for $160,000
187 Homestead Pl., Joseph Gandy, III to
Edward J Geletka on 12/10/13 for $72,000
LAWRENCE TWP
12 North Ave., Sec. of Housing & Urban
Development to American Modular Homes
LLC on 12/6/13 for $23,059
MAURICE RIVER TWP
20 Middle St., Joanna Lynn Brown to Elaine
Monaco on 12/11/13 for $45,000
MILLVILLE
926 Barbara Terr., Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp. (by Atty.) to SHI Investment
LLC on 12/2/13 for $73,500
1850 W Main St., Chan Naillon to Andrew D
Garrison on 12/3/13 for $131,000
2434 Clover Ln., Glenn D Hofer to Danielle
Trout on 12/3/13 for $220,000
621 N 4th St., Jeffrey Marolda to Turnaround
Investments LLC on 12/6/13 for $30,000
2000 Miller Ave., Beverly Waterman (Est. by
Adm.) to Robert Doebley on 12/6/13 for
$79,000
5 Oakdale Dr., Monica Heppel to Lynn Marie
Kolenkiewcz on 12/6/13 for $139,900
803 Menantico Ave., Crissy L Rose to
Allyson M Curtis on 12/6/13 for $235,000
1 N Tenth St., Robert H Kandle to Patricia
Maven on 12/11/13 for $99,900
SHILOH
114 South Ave., Bechard Julia Third Party
Special Needs Trust (by Trust) to Jennifer
Petrick on 12/4/13 for $85,000
UPPER DEERFIELD
4 Olaf Rd., Steven Madi to Warren H
Philipps on 12/5/13 for $166,000
1725 S Burlington Rd., Suburban Propane
LP to Inergy Services LLC on 12/9/13 for
$340,000
VINELAND
713 S Spring Rd., Kondaur Capital Corp.
(Trust) to Megan A Schwed on 12/2/13 for
$140,725
1031 Linda Ln., NVR Inc. (DBA) to Meghan E
Plumley on 12/4/13 for $203,735
1800 Venezia Ave. & C., Spring Hollow No. 1
LLC to David DiLeonardo on 12/4/13 for
$210,000
1150 Glenwood Ct., Harry G Witsen to Traci
L Tammaro on 12/5/13 for $195,000
61 N Myrtle St., Michele Amira-Davis to
Derrick W Dowe on 12/6/13 for $114,500
1768 Jackson Dr., Raymond Newgas to
Jessica D Webber on 12/6/13 for $138,000
1310 Rosalie Ln., Valmarpa Construction Co.
to Jorge L Gonzalez on 12/9/13 for $65,000
4377 Stanley Terr., Kuzmicz D&D
Construction LLC to Caroline Tucker on
12/9/13 for $149,900
1750 Ferrari Dr., Ironwood Building Co. to
Eugene T Snyder on 12/10/13 for $120,000
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James Prospero
Maturo Realty 609-805-8873
Maria Larrain
Maturo Realty 856-207-4678
Stephanie Veredose
Exit Uptown Realty 609-774-7117
Julie Tamburro
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Donald Sullivan
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856-981-3033
Larry J. DePalma
DePalma Realty LLC 856-364-6697
Marie K. Heer
Century 21 856-297-5064
Lynda L. Gazzara
Gazzara Real Estate 609-501-4872
Eric Macon
Maturo Realty 609-774-0170
Michele Kelly
Kelly Real Estate
856-457-2830
Roger Pearce
Pearce-Jannarone Real Estate
856-207-3515
W. Scott Sheppard
RE/Max Realty Group 856-207-9393
Barbara Rosenthal
RE/Max Realty Group 609-364-6138
April Puesi
Coldwell Banker Excel Realty
856-392-1523
Susanna Philippoussis
Realtor of the Year
2014 President, CC Board of Realtors
Maturo Realty, Inc. 856-979-1116
2013 NJAR Circle of Excellence Award Winners
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

HAPPENINGS
EVERY MONDAY
Spanish-language Diabetes
Workshop. CompleteCare Health
Network, 319 Landis Ave., B-Wing,
Vineland. 68:30 p.m. Six weeks begining
January 20. Discussing techniques to han-
dle fatigue, stress, and pain; appropriate
exercise; healthy eating and monitoring;
medication; and more. Register at 856-
451-4700 ext. 1160.
Seasonal Craft Classes. Mels Amish
Connection, 6953 Harding Hwt., Mizpah.
6:45 p.m. Projects ranging from $8 to
$25. Seasonal wreaths, kissing balls,
swags, and baskets. Limited class size;
registration is required. For more info. or
to register, call 856-305-6364.
EVERY THURSDAY
DivorceCare Seminar. Vineland First
Church of the Nazarene, 2725 N. Delsea
Dr. and Forest Grove Rd., Vineland.
6:307:45 p.m. Free. Open to all men and
women experiencing divorce or separa-
tion. No church affiliation necessary.
Childcare provided. 856-697-4945.
Yoga Classes. Caf of Life Fitness
Center, 1 N. Valley Ave., Vineland. 7 p.m.
$8 per class. Using breathing techniques,
yoga postures, and relaxation methods,
classes are designed to help you trans-
form your life. 856-794-9888.
EVERY FRIDAY
Prayers For The Sick. The Healing
Rooms, Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554
E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. 48 p.m.
EVERY SATURDAY
ReStore Seeks Donations. Habitat for
Humanity ReStore, 601 S. Delsea Dr.,
Vineland. 8 a.m.noon. Run mostly on
donations and and community volunteers.
Donations are sold to the public at a dis-
count. Proceeds benefit Habitat for
Humanity. Accepting furniture, working
appliances, electrical fixtures, tools, coun-
tertops, cabinets, and working electronics.
To set up a different drop time or sched-
ule a pick-up, call 856-563-0292 or visit
www.facebook.com/CCHFHRestore.
Diabetes Workshop. CompleteCare
Health Network, 53 S. Laurel St., 2nd
Floor, Bridgeton. 911:30 a.m. Six weeks
begining January 20. Discussing tech-
niques to handle fatigue, stress, and pain;
appropriate exercise; healthy eating and
monitoring; medication; and more.
Register at 856-451-4700 ext. 1160.
FEBRUARY 12 AND 15
Open House. Cumberland Christian,
1100 W. Sherman Ave., Vineland. 9 a.m.3
p.m. Tour the campus, meet the faculty
and staff. Now accepting second semester
enrollment for K312th grade. 856-696-
1600 or www.cccrusader.org.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Slavery Presentation. Vineland
Historical and Antiquarian Society, 108 S.
7th St., Vineland. 7 p.m. Professor
Timothy Hack discusses the nature of
slavery in Cumberland County. Doors
open at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments;
856-691-1111.
Holistic Health and Nutrition
Workshop and Luncheon. Jewish
Federation of Cumberland, Gloucester &
Salem Counties, 1015 E. Park Ave.,
Vineland. 1 p.m. $10. Interactive workshop
presented by Vital Body Wellness of
Vineland. 856-696-4445.
Chamber of Commerce General
Membership Luncheon. New Jersey
Motorsports Park, 8000 Dividing Creek
Rd., Millville. 11:30 a.m. $22 at the door.
Featuring Justin Kenyon, Business
Development Officer for New Jersey EDA.
Hosted by EDM Americas (formerly
Diversified Information Technologies).
856-825-2600.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Womens Association Luncheon.
Ramada Inn, 2216 W. Landis Ave. & Rte.
55, Vineland. 12 noon1:45 p.m. $15 inclu-
sive. Monthly meeting of the Garden State
Christian Womens Connection. Open to
women of all ages. For more info. about
complimentary childcare and featured
speakers, or to make reservations, e-mail
bdmoto@yahoo.com or call 856-327-4181.
Native Plant Society, Bayshore
Chapter/American LittoralSociety. 135
N. High Street, Millville. 6 p.m.
All gardeners and would-be gardeners are
invited to meet with Susan McKenna, and
to hear her talk about how to make the
most of the environment you have without
breaking the bank. Refreshments. Free.
Asian Reflection Luncheon. Millville
Womans Club, 300 E St., Millville. 12
noon. $15. Program is The Art of
Origami, presented by member Misono
Miller. Also, a Chinese auction benefits
Family Promise. Menu includes Chinese,
Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese fare,
including sushi. 856-825-4425.
Homelessness Open Forum. Bethany
Grace Community Church, 31 N. Pear St.,
Bridgeton. 6:30 p.m. Open forum for com-
munity members, groups, churches, and
government officials on Code Blue initia-
tive recently launched in Bridgeton to pro-
vide shelter for the homeless during the
winter months. For more info. visit
www.cityofbridgeton.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Affordable Care Act Enrollment. Gant
Room, Millville Public Library, 210 Buck
St., Millville. 11:30 a.m.4 p.m. Need help
signing up for the Affordable Care Act?
Its not too late. The January coverage
deadline is gone, but you can still enroll
for healthcare coverage that will begin
later in 2014. A Center for Family Services
navigator will help you enroll in a health-
care plan that meets your needs. Program
is free and open to the public. Walk-ins
welcome.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Hearthside Dinner. Gibson House, 960
Ye Greate St., Greenwich. 6 p.m. $60 per
person, $100 per couple. Reservations
required. Seating limited. Hosted by
Cumberland County Historical Society.
Reserve at 856-455-8580.
National Day of Dance for Your
Health. Deptford Mall, center court, 1750
Deptford Center Rd., Deptford. 11 a.m.2
p.m. Hosted by Inspira Health Network
and Spirit of Women Hospital Network.
Walk-ins welcome, but pre-registration is
encouraged. Call 1-800-INSPIRA.
Black History Month Film. Millville
Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. 1:30
p.m. Free. Movie is 1961s A Raisin in the
Sun with Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil,
and Ruby Dee. Appropriate for adults,
teens, and older children. To register, visit
the Circulation/Reference Desk or call
856-825-7087 ext. 12.
Crochet-A-Long. FiberArts Caf, 501 N.
High St., Suite L, Millville. 1 p.m., ongoing
until 5 p.m. Pattern and instruction are
free with purchase of yarns from the shop.
856-669-1131.
Oyster and Chicken Salad Supper.
Elmer Grange Hall, 535 Daretown Rd.,
Elmer. Held by Monroeville Volunteer Fire
Company. Seatings at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30,
4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m. $20 for adults
and takeouts, $10 for children under 8.
Reserve ASAP by calling 856-358-3054.
The Poets Vineyard Poetry Group
Meeting. Vineland Historical and
Antiquarian Society, 108 S. 7th St.,
Vineland. 11 a.m. All poets and those who
enjoy poetry are welcome. No dues,
admission is free. The poets gather to
read, discuss their work, and review publi-
cation possibilities. Presenters will be
award-winning poet Nancy Steelman and
published poet Mark Soifer. 856-691-1111
or e-mail vinelandhistory@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Fundraising Dinner. Moose Hall, Wheat
Rd., Vineland. 11 a.m.4 p.m. Benefitting
Vineland field hockey and wrestling
teams. For more info. or to purchase tick-
ets call 856-305-0905. Tickets will also be
available at the door.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17
NAMI Monthly Support Meeting.
Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554 E.
Chestnut Ave., Vineland. 79 p.m.
Cumberland County chapter of the
National Alliance on Mental Illness is a
support, education, and advocacy group
serving consumers of mental health serv-
ices, and their familes and friends. 856-
691-9234 or 856-305-5486.
Black History Program. New Bethel
AME Church, 414 N. 7th St., Vineland.
3:30 p.m. 856-691-1349.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
O.W.L.S. Fellowship For Seniors
Meeting. First Baptist Church, Rosemont
and Catawba Ave., Newfield. 11 a.m.2
p.m. Beverages provided; please bring a
sandwich. Guest speaker Naturalist Paul
E. Taylor will lead in making a craft. 856-
697-2217.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
iPhone & iPad Class. Paula J. Ring
Education Center, 10 Buck St., Millville.
$20. Cumberland County College offering
a one-evening beginners class for iPhone
and iPad users. Students will learn basic
techniques on how to use the many
options available on the devices. Register
at 856-776-2372.
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Saturday, March 22. Faith Bible
Church, 3139 E. Chestnut Ave. The
event is open to grades first
through fifth with a parent. All par-
ticipants must preregister by
Wednesday, February 19. Doors
open at 9 a.m. All cars must be
checked in prior to 9:45 a.m. on
morning of race. 691-3460.
HELP WITH FASFA
Cumberland County College will
host a free two-hour moderated
workshop to help families of high
school seniors get the help they
need in completing the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA), the form required to apply
for financial assistance programs.
At the workshop, knowledgeable
financial aid professionals will help
families prepare students to attend
college. The workshop is set for 10
a.m. to noon Saturday, February 15
in CCCs Luciano Conference Center,
Sherman Avenue and College Drive.
For details, including advice on per-
sonal documents to bring, log onto:
www.njcollegegoalsunday.org.
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Powerwashing of vinyl and
aluminum siding.
Concrete, brick, roof stain
removal. Gutter cleanouts.
Over 25 years in business.
Insured. Call 856-692-7470
Phone Hub will pay CASH
for your new/broken/used
iPhone! 2630 E. Chestnut
Ave., Unit D, Vineland, NJ
08361. Call or text
856-332-9078.
Rental Country services
all brands of power equip-
ment, regardless of where
they were purchased.
Heaters , snow blowers,
Bobcats available for cold
weather and snow
removal. Honda snow-
blowers / Stihl chainsaws
in stock now.
856-692-7510
Beautiful truck, freshly
painted, 1987 GMC Sierra
350 short bed 4x2 -
power windows, power
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parts, $12,000. Call
856-696-0053.
Ask for Olin.
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get free equipment, no
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alert button for free and
more - only $29.95 per
month. 800-918-1743
Micro Electric LLC.
Residential repair, addi-
tions, and services.
Bonded and insured.
no job is too small.
NJ LIC #14256.
Call 609-501-7777.
For rent: Upstairs apart-
ment. West Vineland,
Sunset Avenue. Two bed-
room. $1200/mo. Includes
heat and electric. No pets.
Call 856-794-1623
Mobile home for sale
by owner, Berryman's
Branch Park. 1616
Pennsylvania Ave.
#20, Vineland. 3 bed-
room, 2 bath, new
windows, air. $39,900.
856-825-8880.
Myers 3 pt hitch 100 gal.
sprayer, rebuilt completely,
dual pump 6 GPM/300
PSI, boom or hand gun
options. Perfect for small
to medium size operation.
Will last forever. Very good
condition. Asking $2450.
856-906-9384.
For Sale: Snowblower
Craftsman, 5hp, 22 inch,
electric starter. Variable
speeds including reverse.
Good condition. $275.
856-696-0708.
Home FSBO. W. Wheat Rd.
Handyman's Special.
Great location.
2br/1ba/full basement. 1+
acres. Asking $80,000.
Call 856-896-8501. Also:
2br/2ba big brick home
for sale by library. Great
neighborhood. Full fin-
ished basement, private
entrance. Se Vende Casa.
Pekingese pup, male, 11
weeks, , shots. $350 firm.
Fluffy Gizmo, tri-color.
Sweet, lovable. Call or text
856-553-3158.
Dinette TABLE, CONTEM-
PORARY STYLE, 4
Upholstered chairs.
Photos avail $100. Call
856-691-7974
House to share in
Vineland: Near stores,
cable TV, shared bathroom
and kitchen. $450/mo.
Prefer a Christian.
References required. Call
856-982-5890
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609-213-0832.
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Drywall installation and
repairing nailpops, cracks,
water damage, unfinished
drywall. Big or small! Call
Joe for a free estimate at
609-381-3814.
Pete Construction.
Specializing in decks,
roofs and home
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licensed and insured.
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mate. 856-507-1456.
Honest, reliable house &
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home. 30 years experi-
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up. Please call Ana
856-794-8977.
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about our annual service
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Atlantic, Gloucester coun-
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Furnished room in North
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856-466-4969.
Vineland 2 Bedroom
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Utilities. Brendale Gated
Adult 50+ Community.
Handicap Accessible.
856-691-4080
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"Butterflies of the
World" Set of 24 plus
3 extra. Brass display
case included.
Sacrifice at $175.
856-691-8396.
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2350 to 5350 sq. feet.
Prime area on Landis
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856-692-6849.
For Rent: Office/Retail.
Over 750 sq. feet.
Pristine condition. Call
856-692-6849.
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(1) bedroom upstairs
apartment, excellent
downtown area.
Energy/efficient gas heat
& central air. Kitchen with
new appliances. Single or
couple only, $700 per
month plus utilities and
security. Call 856-692-
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Paintballs, Skateboards,
Airsoft, Fishing, Crabbing,
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