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Veterans Appreciated

Election Guide:

Veterans are urged to attend the 15th annual event this Saturday.

LEFT: At last years event, student volunteers in military uniform from


Millville Memorial High School, from left: Mayte Gallegos, Alexia
Bartleson, Kassandra Georgis, Christian Tozer.
RIGHT: MAAFM volunteer Ron Frantz and Bob Goldstine presented
the wreath symbolizing the sacrifices made by fallen soldliers.

he Millville Army Air Field Museum (MAAFM),


along with area high school students and community groups, will pay tribute to our nations
veterans on Saturday, November 5 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at
the Museums 15th annual Veterans Appreciation Day at
Millville Airport. All veterans are invited to attend and be
honored. The event is free of charge and open to the public.
The Museum is proud to salute Americas veterans
of all wars at our unique commemorative ceremony at
Millville Airport, says Robert Trivellini, MAAFM vice
president and educational coordinator. This year, we are
especially honored to recognize the important history of
Millville AirportAmericas First Defense Airportas
we celebrate the 75th anniversary of its dedication on
August 2, 1941, and honor the 10,000 servicemen who
trained here during WWII.
The 2016 Veterans Appreciation Day ceremony will
feature guest speaker WWII Veteran Charles Osborne, of
Laurel Springs, NJ, who was a P-47 Thunderbolt pilot
who trained at the Millville base in 1944 and went on to
fly 26 combat missions in Europe.
We are very honored to have Charles Osborne speak
and tell us first hand about his experiences at Millville and
in Europe during the war, continues Trivellini. This is a
very special presentation for all of our veterans and guests.
This year, our Veterans Appreciation Day activities
will also feature a display dedicated to the Museums
Veterans Interview Project. The project, which began in
2001, has allowed Millville High School students to interview and videotape World War II and other veterans,
documenting their individual military experiences. These
interviews are then archived for future generations at the
National Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
An 11 a.m. ceremony will include a presentation of the
colors by Semper Marine Detachment 205 of Vineland,
and a musical salute to veterans.

ineland is the only city in Cumberland


County with a regularly scheduled election for Mayor and City Council this
year. However, Millville has an election to fill
the unexpired (one-year) term on city commission that was vacated by Jim Quinn when he
won a seat on the County Board of Chosen
Freeholders last November. Since the four
remaining commissioners were unable to agree
on a replacement, voters will choose between
Bob Ossler, William Davis and Larry Malone.
In all 11 of the countys townships, township
committee seats will be filled.
All 14 municipalities in the county will
select school board members.
Voters will also select two County
Freeholders from amongst five candidates.
Incumbent Thomas Sheppard and Joseph
Sparacio are running on the Republican ticket.
On the Democrat side, Jack Surrency and
incumbent Darlene Barber are also running.
Independent candidate for freeholder Darwin
Cooper is also on the ballot.
In the race for New Jerseys 2nd
Congressional District, Frank LoBiondo (R,
incumbent) is being challenged by David Cole
(D) and five third-party candidates.
Of course, 2016 is a presidential election
year and nine candidates are listed on the top
row of New Jerseys ballots.

Turn to pages 1719 for Freeholder profiles and


for additional 2016 Election coverage.

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Darnell Cook, age 28 of Millville departed this life suddenly in Fairfield Township
on Friday, October 21, 2016. He was born
on May 13, 1988 in Brotmanville, NJ to
Angela Cook and David Darnell Robinson.
Andrew "Andy" Thomas Corrado Sr.,
82, of Vineland, passed away on October
22, 2016, with loved ones by his side. Andy
was born in Port Chester, NY to the late
Jennie (Falasco) and Carlo Corrado and
moved to Vineland where he remained a
lifelong resident. He graduated from
Vineland High School with the class of
1952, were he played on the football team
and wrestling team. He served in the US
Air Force for 20 years. During his enlistment he received several medals including
the Purple Heart. After his retirement
from the Air Force, he attended the
University of Maryland where he graduated with a degree in special education. He
worked for the Pittsgrove school system
for many years and retired in 1995.
Bernard K. Bernie Fisher of Bridgeton
died two days after his 90th birthday on
Sunday afternoon October 23, 2016 at his
home as he wished. He was the son of the
late Louis and Jennie Nachson Fisher and
was born in Bridgeton. A lifelong
Bridgetonian, he worked as a butcher most
of his life. He was employed by his father,
Louis, at the family market; Fishers Market,
on N. Laurel Street and later worked for his
cousin, Elmer Fisher, also in Bridgeton, at
Caseys Market in Vineland and later at
Goldstein Meats before retiring.
David A. Costanzo, age 73 of Vineland,
went to be with the Lord on Sunday,
October 23, 2016, at home, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. David was
born in Vineland to the late Anthony and
Betty (Daplyn) Costanzo and was a lifelong resident of Vineland.

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David Anthony Steelman, 54, of


Vineland, left this Earth to join his late
father, Edward on October 24, 2016, due
to complications of Cancer. David served
four years in the US Air Force after he
graduated from Vineland High School in
1980. He also served in the National Guard
in the US Army. After his discharge from
the Air Force he worked for I.L.C. in
Dover, DE making prototypes of Space

equipment for the astronauts, such as


gloves worn by them. He also tested the
comfort and flexibility of the space uniforms for astronaut, Cathy Thorton, who
flew the "Hubble" spacecraft in 1993.
David will be remembered as the artist
who created the totem pole that stood for
10 years at his parent's home on Spring
Road, in Vineland. His eclectic body of art
includes wood carvings, sculptures in various media, paintings and drawings. He
created clever cartoon strips and imaginative stories as well. David's interest in all
manner of artistic items, lead him to create wooden bases for two large concrete
pieces give to the Vineland Historical and
Antiquarian Society. They stand on the
ground floor of the museum.
Marie Rachel Lisi Vit, 85, of Vineland
passed away with her family by her side on
Monday, October 24, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Vineland on July 24, 1931, she
grew up in Newfield and graduated from
Vineland High School in 1949 and worked
as a bookkeeper for Cumberland Cleaners
prior to being a homemaker. While raising
her children she volunteered as a Girl
Scout leader, Cub Scout den mother, PTO
officer and VHS Band-Aids treasurer.
Ramon "Tony" A. Andujar Jr., 45 of
Vineland passed away unexpectedly on
Monday, October 24, 2016. Born in
Vineland, Tony was employed by
FirstFleet as a tractor trailer driver. He
loved spending time with his family and
grandchildren and was a loving husband.
Tony enjoyed DJing, music, working on
cars and around his house and was an avid
New England Patriots fan.
Jose Pepo Rafael Morales, age 68 of
Vineland, went to be with the Lord on
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the NJ
Veterans Memorial Home, Vineland. Jose
was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to
the late Jose and Ana Luisa (Delgado)
Morales and was a resident of Vineland
for most of his life. Prior to his retirement,
Jose worked as a shipping manager with
the Joffe Lumber Company of Vineland
for over 10 years.
Rev. Linwood G. Sharp Sr., longtime
Methodist pastor died peacefully at home
while surrounded by his family on Tuesday

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evening October 25, 2016. He was 79 and a


longtime resident of Upper Deerfield
Township. Rev. Sharp was born in Millville
and was the son of the late Allen and Della
Gaskill Sharp. A lifelong resident of the
Bridgeton area, he was a 1955 graduate of
Bridgeton High School. For several years,
he was employed at the former OwensIllinois Glass Company in Bridgeton and
when the plant closed, he worked for several years at Durand Glass in Millville. While
working in the glass industry, he became a
lay leader in the Methodist Church and
attended the Wesley Theological Seminary.
For 21 years and until his retirement Rev.
Sharp served as the pastor of the Rosenhayn
United Methodist Church.
Myron E. VanMeter, 80, of Vineland
passed away Wednesday morning October
26, 2016 at the Millville Center-Genesis
Eldercare in Millville. The husband of
Nancy J. VanMeter (nee DeGeorge), he
was born in Bridgeton and was the son of
the late Harmon S. and Laura VanMeter
(nee Miller). He was a 1954 graduate of
Woodstown High School. Mr. VanMeter
served as a Yeoman in the U.S.Navy for
over four years. He served during the
Korean War and saw action during the
conflict at the Suez Canal. Mr. VanMeter
was a student of the Bible and a member of
the First Baptist Church of Elmer for over
50 years. He served as a deacon, Sunday
school teacher and in the youth ministry.
He enjoyed reading and playing trumpet.
Thomas E. Peterson Sr., 88, of Bridgeton
died of natural causes Wednesday afternoon October 26, 2016 at Inspira Medical
Center in Elmer. He was born in Bridgeton
and was a graduate of Bridgeton High
School. He proudly served in the US Army
during the Korean War. For 32 years, Mr.
Peterson worked as a mechanic for the
Ford Motor Company. Before permanently
retiring, he spent 18 years as the senior
mechanic for Cumberland County. He was
a member of Shoemaker Post #95
American Legion in Bridgeton and he
loved spending time with his family.
Edward S. Milner Jr., MD, longtime
Bridgeton Obstetrician and Gynecologist
died Wednesday October 26, 2016 at
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in
Philadelphia. He was 75. A chemistry
major at the University of Pennsylvania,
he received his degree in medicine from
the University of Pennsylvania in 1962. He
saw active duty as a member of the Army
Medical Corps in Korea as a battalion surgeon. Upon returning to the area, he
served his residency at Pennsylvania
Hospital under S. Leon Israel, MD and
Edward E. Wallach, MD. It was in 1972
that he accepted a position at Bridgeton
Hospital and began to practice Obstetrics
and Gynecology. He became certified by

the American Board of Obstetrics and


Gynecology in 1974 and practiced until his
retirement in 2012. Dr. Milner spent 10
years as president of the Medical Staff at
Bridgeton Hospital and several years as
chairman of the department of obstetrics.
Dorrance B. Whitey Lance, 89, of
Alloway Township, passed away Thursday
morning October 27, 2016 at Independence
Manor at Hunterdon Assisted Living in
Raritan Township. Whitey was born in
Blairstown and was a graduate of
Washington High School in Washington,
NJ. During World War II, he served in the
U.S. Army as part of the post-war occupation forces in Germany. He worked as a
heavy equipment operator and was
employed for over 40 years with Local
#825, International Union of Operating
Engineers in Springfield. Whiteys true
passion was aviation. He was a long time
member of the E.A.A. Experimental
Chapter #216 and he loved restoring
planes. He was also a dedicated member of
the Free & Accepted Masons with his
home lodge being in Highbridge, NJ.
George R. White Sr., 97, of Vineland, NJ
passed away on Thursday October 27,
2016. Mr. White was raised in Vineland
and began his working career in 1937
going to work as a glass worker for Col.
Kimble at Kimble Glass Works. His work
was interrupted when he was drafted into
the Army during W.W. II. After his military service he returned to Vineland and
continued working at Owens-Illinois
Kimble Glass before retiring.
Joseph L. Soracco, 84, of Vineland, passed
away on Saturday morning, October 29, at
home after an extended illness, surrounded by his devoted family. Joe was born in
Vineland to the late Raymond and
Catherine (Mazzoli) Soracco where he
remained a life long resident. After attending Vineland High School Joe served in the
U.S. Army for two years. Upon completion
of his military service he joined the
Vineland police department and served for
eight years before joining the Cumberland
County Prosecutors office where he was
employed for the next thirty years obtaining the level of County Detective Captain
before his retirement in 1993. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Phyllis
(Trivelli) Soracco, the lights of his life
daughter and her husband, Anita and Jim
Larkey, son and his wife Joseph Raymond
and Kelly Soracco. Also surviving are his
two grandsons, Andrew P. Larkey, and
Lucas R. Soracco, and one granddaughter,
Samantha R. Soracco, and many brothers
and sisters-in-laws, cousins, nephews and
nieces. Funeral home visitations will be
held on Wednesday November 2, from 6 to
8 p.m. and again Thursday November 3,
from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rone Funeral Service,
Vineland, NJ, where a funeral service will
begin at 11 a.m. Interment will private.

TEAM FANUCCI

A Record Of Experience And Service

At its core, serving as Mayor, or as a member of City Council,


is about having a vision for the city that is both aspirational and
realistic. It is about demonstrating the ability to turn intentions into reality and
maintaining the determination to succeed when times get tough.

The only way to know what kind of leader a person will be is by looking at
who they have been, what they have done, and how they have done it. Have
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businesses, and community organizations; and do they have a record of
treating people with dignity and respect.

TEAM FANUCCI brings diverse backgrounds and practical experience in business,

education, health, law enforcement, and government, along with a demonstrated passion for
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improve our quality of life. We hope, as you examine the candidates running this year, you
will consider these factors as you make your decision. We believe we have the background,
experience, ideas, and team to move Vineland forward.

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Governing Council
TruMark Financial Names Holder
Regional Manager
Mark Holder has been named assistant vice president, northern regional manager, at TruMark Financial Credit Union.
Holder brings 20 years experience in the financial industry,
most recently serving as senior vice president of community
banking at Cape Bank. His leadership and experience will
help the credit union continue to grow and expand its branch
network, said Elizabeth Kaspern, TruMark Financials senior
vice president, retail sales.
Holder, a graduate of Hampton University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in
journalism, resides in Vineland, with his wife and two children.

Bernhardt Joins RKB Wealth


Management, Ltd.
RKB Wealth Management LTD, powered by LPL Financial,
is pleased to welcome Nicholas S. Bernhardt as a Wealth
Manager at its South Main Road Firm. Bernhardt has four
years of experience in the financial services industry and
advises clients, both personal and business, on their specific investment and retirement needs. He prides himself
on creating a personalized investment program tailored to
a clients investment objectives and risk tolerances.
Bernhardt is a member of the Vineland Rotary E Club, the Greater Vineland
Chamber of Commerce, the FSI Financial Services Institute and a licensed Real
Estate agent of seven years with the Gloucester County Board of Realtors.
He may be contacted at 1318 South Main Road, Building 5, Suite B, Vineland
856-692-0555.
Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment
advice offered through Nicholas S. Bernhardt, a registered investment advisor.
Nicholas S. Bernhardt and RKB Wealth Management, LTD. are separate entities
from LPL Financial.

Inspiras Davies Recognized for Nursing Leadership

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Janet Davies, vice president of Patient Care Services at


Inspira Medical Centers Elmer and Vineland, was recently
honored with the Mid-Atlantic Region GEM Award for
Excellence in Executive Leadership from Nurse.com.
Nurse.coms GEM Award, which stands for Giving
Excellence Meaning, recognizes exemplary contributions
made by exceptional nurses.
Davies joined Inspira Health Network in 2000. She
has served as vice president for Patient Care Services at
Inspira Medical Center Elmer since 2006 and in 2015
her role was expanded to include Inspira Medical Center
Vineland. Davies holds a Bachelors of Science in
Nursing from Trenton State College, a Masters of Science in Nursing from The
University of Pennsylvania.
For more information on the GEM Awards, visit Nurse.com

Millville Woman's Club Welcomes New Members


The Millville Womans Club held its
Meet and Greet for new members
and members of long standing in
September at the club house. After a
luncheon and meeting, Artist Linda
Robinson led a group in painting a
bouquet of sunflowers.
From left: New member Lana Erricksen,
guest Deanna Phifer, Linda Robinson,
and new members Karen De Santis and
Carolyn Guarna.

Inspira Health Networks President and CEO John


DiAngelo has been reappointed to serve on the
American Hospital Associations (AHA) Metro
Governing Council for the 2017 term.
The AHA and its Section for Metropolitan Hospitals
ensure that the unique needs of this constituency are
a national priority. Metropolitan Section hospital leaders serve a variety of governance roles within the
Association. The section's governance and policymaking bodies are the governing council and regional policy board (RPBs). The Section governing council actively advises the AHA on
advocacy positions, public policy issues, and member service strategies.
DiAngelo has served as president and CEO of Inspira Health Network since
January 2014.

Chemo Bags Donated by Soroptimist


Soroptimist International of Cumberland
County, Inc. put together 100 gift bags for
chemo patients and donated to The
Unforgotten Haven of Blackwood. The bags
include an assortment of snacks, juice and
information that will be delivered to MD
Anderson Cooper Cancer Center.
Soroptimist members Paula Austin and Madeline
Wolk deliver the bags to Unforgotten founders
Michele Gambone and Jeannie Rodrigues.

Local Artist Donates


Painting
On October 13, Vineland artist/
entertainer George Perez donated a
watercolor painting of an elk in the
wild to the Vineland Elks Lodge
#1422. Perez (right in photo) stated,
I like to support local charities and
donating this painting to the Elks club
is my way of recognizing the good
work they do in the community. The
donation was accepted by the Clubs Exalted Ruler Joseph Romano. The painting
will hang in the new Elks Lodge #1422 located at 18 South Sixth Street in Vineland.
For more information on joining the Elks Club, call 609-774-8880.

Heart Walk Team Awarded Top New Team


The Cumberland Insurance
Groups Heart Walk team was
recently presented the Top New
Team award by the Southern
New Jersey American Heart
Association. Cumberland
employees participated in a variety of fundraising events
throughout the months prior to
the event raising a total of
$3,717.98.
The employees who organized
and participated in the Heart
Walk included Sistine Krupa,
Noel Young, Lindsay Carman, Jean Metcalf, Stephanie McAllister, Matthew Beyel,
Maggie Sheppard, Diane Crispin, and Cheri Barton.
Laurie LaTorre, HR Director at Cumberland Insurance Group explains that
giving back to the community that we work and live in is immensely important.
Cumberland recognizes the huge significance of the American Heart Association
and we are honored to receive this award. Our employees look forward to returning to the event next year and striving to break our donation record.

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FOR MAYOR

Douglas Albrecht
Mary Ann Goolsby
No Turning Back,
Moving Forward
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FOR CITY COUNCIL

BALANCED BUDGET CUTS WITHOUT SERVICES


Budget 2016 without any increase in the tax rate.
No elimination or reduction of city services.
Budget includes all city staff, without layoffs or furloughs.
Review expenditures of all departments, with appropriate reducing overtime.
Out of 150 tax appeals, we are down to less than 10 cases.
The contribution of municipal services remains at the level of 2015.

BEST ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND LOWEST RATES


As Councilman, I stood up To Protect The Vineland Municipal
Electric Utility By Stopping The Proposed Sale, As A Result, the City
has Reaped The Rewards Financially and Economically.
We Completed The Clayville Unit which made the Vineland Electric
Utility self-sufficient for future generations
Resulting in some of The Lowest Rates In The State of New Jersey

REAL AND EFFECTIVE SUPPORT TO THE POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY


No increase in tax rate for the 2016 budget.
Hired 20 New Full Time Officers, 15 Class II Officers, and 5 Class I Officers
Saved over half a million dollars in overtime
35 New Police Patrol Vehicles For Our Police Department
Added Body Cameras for Our Officers
Three New Ambulances for our Emergency Management System (EMS)
Two New Pump Fire Trucks for our Fire Department

FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES


Unemployment Rate Has Dropped From 14% to 7% During My Term
Were expanding small and large businesses(Corning, Allied Specialty
Foods, Bridor, Safeway and many more)
Led The Fight To Keep The Social Services Office In Vineland and
Saved Over 300 Jobs And Saved Over $600,000 in our local economy
Soon to open, The new Marcacci Meats Market on the north side of
Vineland
A New Police Headquarters in 2017

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I News in Brief
Bridgeton Library Floods,
Relocated Temporarily

New patients welcome!

The Bridgeton Public Library has been


temporarily closed due to a water-related
emergency. BPL has partnered with
Bridgeton Main Street Assoc. to create a
pop-up library at 31 W Commerce Street,
otherwise known as the David Sheppard
House. Library services are being offered
on a limited basis from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in
this location. Books, newspapers and Wi-Fi
will be available to library patrons.
Staff members will also accept requests
to be filled on a 24-hour basis as possible.
Call 856-451-2620 for more information.

Cumberland Insurance Group


Donates Computers to
Salvation Army of Vineland
The Cumberland Insurance Group
recently donated 24 computers and assorted used office furniture to the Salvation
Army of Vineland. Director of Vineland
Corps Miguel Barrera and Co/Director
America Barrera have been working to provide disadvantaged children in the
Vineland area with access to computers
and internet. With the help of Comcast, the
Salvation Army is working to provide an
affordable way for families to purchase
internet service for their home. In todays
society, children are hindered in learning
and completing schoolwork if they do not
have access to a computer and internet in
their home. Cumberland recognizes the
huge significance of the Salvation Army
and the work they do for our community.

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Healthgrades recently released its annual list of top performing hospitals for common surgical procedures. In the report,
Inspira Medical Center Woodbury received
a 5-Star Rating for Pacemaker Procedures.
Only 20 medical centers across the
Philadelphia region were named as top
performers by Healthgrades.
In addition, Inspira Medical Center
Vineland was honored with two
Healthgrades Excellence Awards this year
for delivering high quality maternity care.
Inspira Vineland received the 2016
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award for
superior care of women during and after
childbirth and the Obstetrics and
Gynecology Excellence Award which recognizes hospitals for superior outcomes
during and after childbirth and in surgeries
that treat diseases and conditions of the
female reproductive system.
According to Healthgrades, women who
deliver or have these procedures at a
nationally recognized hospital have a lower
risk of experiencing a complication during
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Bridgeton High School Counselor Receives Award

Broad Street School Awarded


School Garden Grant

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Broad Street School in Bridgeton


has been awarded a grant to start a
school vegetable garden by the New
Jersey Agricultural Society. The agricultural society's Learning Through
Gardening program will give Broad
Street School materials to build a vegetable garden, as well as curriculum
and training workshops for its teachers to assist them in using the garden
as an outdoor classroom.
The school, which includes 950
students in grades kindergarten
through eight, will receive all the
materials necessary to begin a school
garden: three raised garden beds, soil
to fill the beds, garden hand tools,
soaker hoses, and vegetable seedlings
and seeds. Additional garden beds,
tools, and plants will be given in each
of the two subsequent years. The New
Jersey Agricultural Society will also
provide Broad Street Schools teachers with training workshops and curriculum to enable them to use the
garden as an outdoor learning laboratory where they can teach lessons in
all subjects, including math, science,

social studies, and language arts.


The goal of Learning Through
Gardening grants is to teach children
how fruits and vegetables are grown,
educate children to make lifelong
healthy food choices, and give teachers
an outdoor classroom where they can
teach agriculture as part of their everyday lessons. The New Jersey
Agricultural Society is currently supporting gardening in 30 elementary schools
throughout New Jersey. Grants are
awarded through an application process.
A kick-off garden pep rally was held
at Broad Street School, and a poster
and essay contest designed around an
agricultural theme will be held for all
schools in the Learning Through
Gardening program. The contest gives
students the opportunity to share
what they are learning from their
school gardens and nutrition lessons.
The New Jersey Agricultural
Society believes that school gardens
have many benefits. By working in a
school garden, children learn where
their food comes from, and they take
pride in growing it, said Carolyn
Taylor, director of the Learning
Through Gardening program.
For more details: njagsociety.org.

Bill Waterman, the school to


career counselor at Bridgeton High
School, has been presented with the
Give Something Back Foundations
Special Recognition Award for his
contribution in paving the pathway to
college access for his students and
embodying the spirit of giving back.
Waterman was given the award
earlier this month at the Give Backs
Kickoff Event at The College of New
Jersey, attended by more than 100 of the foundations scholarship recipients from
across the state. Give Back provides mentoring and scholarships to qualified high
school students of modest means so they have the opportunity to attend college
and graduate in four years with no debt for tuition and fees or room and board.
Waterman stood out during the foundations inaugural year in New Jersey,
according to Kelly Dun, executive director of Give Backs Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
Bill was a tremendous advocate for his students and their families. He made
sure his students knew about this opportunity and provided them with the
resources necessary to complete the application process, she noted.
Twenty-three students from Bridgeton High School were selected as Give Back
scholarship recipients last spring.
Mr. Waterman is passionately committed to the success of each student and
recognizes that one shoe does not fit every student, said Penny Britt, principal of
Bridgeton High. He epitomizes what a 21st century school counselor is all about.
Dun said that last fall, Waterman notified BHS 9th graders who were academically motivatedbut might not have the chance to get to college due to financial
barriersabout Give Backs scholarship program. He followed through on their
applications and was instrumental in making sure we were aware of their motivation and potential. Bills passion for his students is contagious, she said.
Give Back is actively recruiting adults interested in volunteering their time as a
mentor for these scholars. For details, visit giveback.ngo/mentors/.
Bill Waterman (second from top left), and the 23 Bridgeton High students who received
Give Back scholarships.

St. Mary School Opens Outdoor Classroom

Student Named Wendys


Heisman Winner at
Delsea Regional
There are some students who set the
bar high. They work harder, show more
passion, and lead by examplein the
classroom, on the field and within the
community. Wendys High School
Heisman recently recognized Cecelia
Gerstenbacher from Delsea Regional
High School and her dedication to athletics and academics, by naming her an
official School Winner.
Since 1994, Wendys and the
Heisman Trophy Trust have honored
more than 600,000 of the nations
most esteemed students. For detsails or
to track a students progress through
competition, visit WendysHeisman.com.
Cecelia Gerstenbacher is pictured with
cross country coach, Linda Marchese.

Mick Kirchman, St.


Mary Class of 13 and current senior at St.
Augustine Prep in
Richland, built an outdoor
classroom for his school
Caritas Project. The Latin
meaning for caritas stands
for love and charity. The
Caritas Project is a service-oriented opportunity
for rising seniors to enrich
the community and is
entirely student-driven.
Mick chose to build an outdoor classroom and amphitheater at his alma
mater. He felt it was an ideal project because it encompassed his passion for
helping the community and his interest in architecture. And to top it off, he wanted to complete this project for St. Mary School because St. Marys had a great
impact on his education. Mick stated, I had an amazing experience at St. Mary
School and I want to make it even better for the students attending there now
and in the future.
Micks gift to the school is a legacy that will have a long lasting impact on all
future students of St. Mary School, said Mr. Steven P. Hogan, St. Mary School
principal. It is an integral piece in providing the educational environment necessary for STREAM education. STREAM is the acronym for Science, Technology,
Religion, Engineering, the Arts and Math. As a Catholic school, St. Marys has
taken the principles of STEM infused religion across all subjects and added the
arts to provide the creative thinking skills necessary to communicate and
advance STEM in the real world.
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investigate and innovate to succeed and will prepare students for successful
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Civil Air Patrol Lends a Helping Hand in Cedarville


Cadets from the Cumberland
Composite Squadron NJ-002
Civil Air Patrol, along with their
families and friends, participated in a fundraising endeavor by
removing trash and debris that
had collected along the edges of
the roadways. With a spirit of
teamwork, the Squadron worked
together to clean up the streets
and help out the community of
Cedarville.
The Civil Air Patrol Cadet
Program encourages todays
youth to be active and productive members within their communities.
For more information about the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and the many
other eventstheye have coming up, contact Squadron Commander, Capt. Jamie
Currey: 856-503-4759, or visit them on Facebook: Cumberland Composite
Squadron Civil Air Patrol.
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Car Raffle Winner Announced


Donna Bennett,
President/CEO of Big
Brothers Big Sisters of
Cumberland & Salem
Counties, announced the
winner of the All American
Car Raffle. The drawing was
held on Sunday evening,
October 9, on the final night
of the Deerfield Township
Harvest Festival. The winning ticket was pulled by
Freeholder Carol Musso and
Board member Michael
Loyle announced the winning ticket number 738,
held by Rebecca Sutton of Vineland. (The drawing was supervised by auditors
Stringari & Stringari.)
When Sutton heard the news that she had wo,n she could not believe it. She
said she purchased the ticket because Big Brothers Big Sisters had done so much
for her family. Sutton chose a pair of Chevrolet Cruzes as her prize.
The staff and board of directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland &
Salem Counties would like to thank everyone who participated in the annual event.
The organization would also like to thank the following sponsors: Falasca
Mechanical, Novick Auto Mall, and Paul Perino Jr., MSFA, CFP, CRPC, APMA.
For more information on Big Brothers Big Sisters, call 856-692-0916 or visit
southjerseybigs.org.
Donna Bennett, President/CEO(right) and Rebecca Sutton, car raffle winner for 2016, with
her pair of Chevy Cruzes.

I News in Brief
Girtain Awarded HRA
Scholarship
Jessica Girtain, a local Cumberland
County student, was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Human Resource Association
of So. NJ (HRA). She was honored at the
October dinner meeting for her achievement. Jessica is an active member and 1st
VP of the CCC Business/HR Club. She has
not only supported the student SHRM
chapter but has been supportive of HRA
activities.
In addition to her academic achievement and involvement in the student chapter, Jessica learns about human resources
by working in the field. She demonstrates
the desire to continually learn and grow.
The Student Chapter is the Business/
HR club at Cumberland County College
and is affiliated with National SHRM.
Members of the chapter enhance their academic experiences through their association with the local SHRM Chapter, HRA of
SNJ; the Garden State Council and other
chapters in NJ. Information about the CCC
Business/HR club, a SHRM Student
Chapter, can be found at
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Capital Bank Reports Record


Results
Capital Bank of New Jersey, the South
Jersey community bank owned by hundreds of local stockholders, has announced
its results through the third quarter. The
bank reported a net income of $3,164,000
for the nine months ended September 30,
2016, a 7 percent increase over the same
period in 2015. Capital Bank also reported
that its total assets at September 30, 2016
were $448 million, an increase of $70 million compared to December 31, 2015.
Earlier this year, Capital Bank
announced a Stock Repurchase Program
for up to 125,000 shares, or 5 percent of its
stock, at a price of $16 per share. The bank

reported that as of September 30, 2016,


44,950 shares had been tendered so far in
response to the offer. The Program is
scheduled to run through December 16,
unless it is fully subscribed before then.
Capital Bank opened in Vineland in
2007. Today it has four locationstwo in
Vineland, one in Woodbury Heights, and
one in Hammonton. Capital Bank lends
money to businesses and individuals
throughout South Jersey, is an Approved
SBA Lender and a NJEDA Premier Lender.
It is also 5-Star rated by BauerFinancial
(www.BauerFinancial.com) and was
recently, for the second consecutive year,
named in the American Banker Top 200
Community Banks in the United States.

Firefighter Assistance Grants


Applications Due
The open period to apply for federal
funding under the Department of
Homeland Securitys Assistance to
Firefighters Grants Program (AFGP). The
application period runs through Thursday,
November 17, with awards being
announced in Spring 2017.
AFGP competitive funding is used by
the nations fire and rescue departments to
increase the effectiveness of firefighting
and emergency response operations and to
improve personnel health and safety. The
2016 program will distribute $310 million
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The Millville Christmas Parade is to be


held Friday November 25, beginning at 7
p.m. at High Street and Harrison Avenue
and proceeding south on High St. to City
Hall. This years Theme is: Christmas
Through the AgesCelebrating 150 years
of Christmas Traditions in Millville.
This years entry should depict a piece
of Millville History and/or family traditions
passed on from generation to generation.
Join the Greater Millville Chamber of
Commerce and the City of Millville celebrating the Citys 150th Anniversary.
A float competition has been added to
this years festivities, with trophies offered
to first, second, and third place parade
floats. The contest will be judged on overall
appearance, relevance to our theme and the
holiday spirit.
Anyone interested in participating in the
parade needs to complete an entry form
available at the Greater Millville Chamber
of Commerce, 2 N. High Street, Steelman
Photographics, or City Hall, by November
11. Call 856-825-2600 for further details or
by visiting millville-nj.com.
The Chamber does not charge to enter
the parade but depends on donations and
the support of area businesses for sponsorships to cover the expenses. This year we
are asking that participants donate $20
with their entry form. Anyone interested in
sponsoring a band, or professional float
should contact the Chamber office at 856825-2600 or mail your contribution to the
Greater Millville Chamber of Commerce,
P.O. Box 831, Millville.

CCC's "Anniversary Baby"


Collects on Scholarship
Just as her parents Melissa Taylor and
Richard Wolf had, Cumberland County
College had big dreams and high expectations for Felicia Ann Wolf before she was
even born.
As part of the colleges 30th
Anniversary celebration, the first baby
born at South Jersey Hospital-Bridgeton
on October 17, 1996 (Cumberland County
Colleges official anniversary), would be
entitled to full tuition for two years upon
graduating from high school.
Felicia was that fortunate baby.
Melissa Taylor was in the shower when
a college official called to notify her of the
scholarship. Felicias father relayed the
news, but the newborns mother was
skeptical.
My mom said to my dad, Thats
ridiculous. She was just born. This is a scam. But, when the college called again
a few days later, my mom realized it was for real, Felicia explained.
My family laughs about that now, Felicia said. It became a joke.
The scholarship also became a source of pride for the Millville family.
Now, 20 years later, Cumberland County College is celebrating its 50th
Anniversary. And Felicia is a college sophomore, successfully following a pathway
to a career in nursing.
In her freshman year, Felicia was named to the Deans List for the Fall 2015
semester, and she earned a spot on the Presidents List during the spring term.
Ive wanted to become a nurse as long as I can remember, said Felicia. I
remember being told when I was very young that I had a scholarship to
Cumberland County College. But I didnt realize the value of the scholarship until
I was in middle school.
Having this scholarship gave me the opportunity to enroll in Cumberlands
nursing program, which is rated one of the best. I like the hands-on learning and
getting to practice what we have been taught. My professors are very supportive
and they are always available to talk to me.
One might think Felicias brother, Joshua Stites, might be envious of his sisters well-timed scholarship. Thats not the case. He is proud of me, she said.
He is right next door studying welding at the CCTEC (Cumberland County
Technical Education Center).
So, how does Felicia plan to celebrate her 20th birthday? Ill probably be
studying, she laughed, but a weekend trip to Lancaster would be nicewith a
stop at the Amish Market.
In her free time, Felicia enjoys competitive rifle shooting at the Cumberland
Riflemen sporting club. For now, she has her sights set on graduating from
Cumberland County College, then continuing her education at Stockton
University.
Felicia would like to remain in the area and have a career in pediatric nursing perhaps within the same healthcare system where she got her start two
decades ago.

Womans Club Holds Rummage Sale


The Millville Womans Club
recently hosted a three-day rummage sale and a one day meatball
sub sale. The proceeds from this
successful event will be used during the year for club operating
expenses and donations. At the end
of the sale the remaining items
were donated to Celebrating Our
Veterans, The Cumberland County
Homeless Shelter and to the SPCA.
From left: Co-Chair Barbara Westog, member, Irene Bird, Co-Chair, Claudia Rempfer, and
member, Sheila Veale. Not shown is the third co-chair, Louise Jones.

College Names New Foundation Officers


The Cumberland County College Foundation recently
elected new officers.
In the photo, from left: Doug Smithson, Treasurer;
Dennis DiLazzero, Chair; and Bob DeSanto, Vice Chair.
Not pictured, Sam Hull, Secretary.
The Foundation supports the Board of Trustees of
Cumberland County College by making higher education
more accessible. Annually, the CCC Foundation awards
more than $500,000 in scholarships.

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was the coldest, wettest, most raw night


in December, and we would choose a tree
that was tall and full with fragrant boughs,
and we would stand around dripping
and shivering while the tree guys trimmed
the trunk and loaded it precariously
into the car.
The kids, of course, wanted to put the
tree up immediately, but we had to stand it
up in a covered spot to dry off and let the
branches spread for a day. More often than
not, it needed more trimming to fit into the
stand, and more elbow grease to screw the
trunk upright and anchor it to the wall.
Stringing the lights on was another test
of patience, what with one string going
black in the middle, and one going half
black at the top. The ornaments procreated
year by year and since we werent done
until all hundred and ninety-nine keepsakes were placed on their respective
branches, it could take days to get the
tree up.
The year our third child was born, we
happened upon an artificial tree display in
a department store.
In the 70s, my Aunt Peggy put up an
aluminum fake tree with needles made of
tinsel and fake snow flocking the color of
Pepto-Bismol. I vowed that I would always
have a real tree in our home. But there
are only so many scratches, sappy hands
and fallen needles in the carpet a woman
can take and still maintain her holiday
cheer.
We bought the pre-lit, electric tree.
Nothing too showy, no flocking, no fuss.
We brought it home, plugged it in,
added ornaments, done.
My husband and I could not imagine
why we hadnt done this before.
Things change over the years, and so did
our fake trees. The latest is a few years old,
but it was our daughters fondest dream: A
twirling, disco blinking-light tree that can
change from white lights to pink, purple,
and rainbow lights, depending on your
whim. It lights up the house like a Tijuana
trailer parkspectacular if you arent prone
to migraines.
We leave it up as long as we want, and
then haul it down to its box in the basement until next year.
This is when Greg turns the calendar to
January and pronounces his next edict:
Decorate the Dr. Martin Luther King. I

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pumpkins, pumpkins! Pumpkin
doughnuts, pumpkin lattes, martinis, craft beers, pancakes,
cheesecakes, soups, crepes and pies.
Biggest pumpkin contests, fall festivals and
spooky jack-o-lantern carvings.
Sometimes I think its the tired parents
solution to so many holidays scrunched
together in the same season: Celebrating
the Autumn Harvest, Halloween and
Thanksgiving in such quick succession.
Why not just use the pumpkin as a decoration for September, October and
November?
Then you can start on the whole
American Christmas boondoggle.
Kids love a holiday, and those who go
to school know exactly when a party is
brewing.
Our son, Greg, is a meticulous calendarpage turner and so we cant sneak by without the symbols and treats of the month.
Decorate the Halloween, hell
demand.
In my defense, Ive been at this decorating business since 1987 when I had one
child and lots of energy. Im tired now and
frankly prefer a wee dram of the Grand
Marnier to celebrate any fall holiday. Its
orange, it warms your innards and you
dont have to stand on a step-ladder to hang
it on a wall. Perfect.
This year, I left the Halloween stuff in
the basement until I could no longer take
the ever more desperate pleas of my son. I
brought Jack up first, my favorite jack-olantern made of orange plastic mesh, black
mesh eyes and a wide toothy grin and
strung with sparkly crystal lights. My
daughter and I found it at the drugstore
one November for about $4.99.
Jack throws such a warming glow over
the kitchen that its on my counter from
early October to Christmastime, when its
time to unpack the snow globe with a tealight candle on top and Santa and his reindeer leaping in a circle through the falling
snow. It lights up and starts snowing at the
push of a button, and plays Jingle Bells if
you wind it up. Its a little more energy-efficient than Jack, but you just cant beat a
plug-in pumpkin for classy dcor.
Speaking of classy, my husband and I
used to take the kids to a Christmas tree
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Aye Aye! Booty in


Cumberland

Holidays on
the Horizon

Cumberland County has a claim on some pirated


treasure of Captain Kidd.

With the October rush of events just past, its time


to set your sights on the holidays on The Ave.

he notorious pirate Captain


Kidd might have achieved fame
after his death, but its his lost
treasure that has commanded
more notoriety over the years. The gold
and valuables that are presumed to comprise the buried trove has been reported
to exist in various Northeast locations,
including Long Island, Connecticut and
North Jersey. But Cumberland County
also has a claim on the Kidd treasure and,
like the lore that surrounds the hidden
plunder, the South Jersey connection is
part of a rather circuitous path.
Robert A. Peterson, in his 1998 book
Patriots, Pirates and Pineys: Sixty Who
Shaped New Jersey, places Kidds birth in
Greenock, Scotland, a location surrounded by the rigorous moral teachings of the
Church of Scotland and the hardy Scottish
[Presbyterian] Covenantors (some of
whom later settled in the Batsto area)
Kidd took to the sea at a young age,
eventually making his way to the
American colonies. According to Michael
J. Launays Weird New Jersey article
Hunting for the Buried Treasure of
Captain Kidd, he became a New York
City resident, married a wealthy widow
from Monmouth County, New Jersey, and
established himself as a wealthy and
politically connected colonist. He and his
wife had two daughters and reportedly
owned a pew at Trinity Church.
William J. Broads 2000 New York
Times article Seeking Pirate Treasure:
Captain Kidds Sunken Ship reports that
Kidd's New York City properties included
areas that today correspond to 56 Wall
Street, 86-90 and 119-21 Pearl Street, 52-56
Water Street and 25, 27 and 29 Pine
Street. The article also describes the Wall
Street abode as having a Turkish carpet,
casks of Madeira, and scrolled dormers
and fluted chimneys, which ships seeking
New York moorage sought out as landmarks.
In 1695, he traveled to England looking
to receive a commission in the Royal Navy.
Failing to achieve that, he heeded the
advice of associates and sought a privateering license, which he gained with the
support of some high-ranking officials
who stood to gain from Kidds new

license. As Launay explains, the permit


allowed a person to seize and capture
French and pirate ships, and split the
booty with the crown and his backers.
The tale of Kidds treasure actually
begins once the license was granted.
Outfitting a new ship, the Adventure
Galley, Kidd sailed, in May 1696, from
England to New York City. According to
Broad, the Adventure contained 34 guns
and a crew of over 100. But the first crew
of Kidds ship was forcibly drafted by a
British warship while enroute to New
York. Upon arrival, Kidd secured a new
crew by promising it 60 percent of whatever they plundered, the same amount he
had agreed to pay his backers in England.
The Adventure set sail for the Red Sea
and arrived there in Spring 1697.
According to Launay, Kidd quickly
forgot about his primary mission, and
ignored various pirates he encountered.
He even docked in the same ports with
some, making no attempt to apprehend
them, as he was commissioned to do by
the license granted him by the King. Kidd
did try to keep to his promise to attack
only French ships at first. However, his
crew quickly tired of allowing rich ships
of other nationalities to pass unmolested,
and attempted a mutiny. It was during this
revolt that Kidd killed a gunner, William
Moore, with a blow to the head, using a
bucket as a weapon. The crew backed
down, but Kidd was forever changed by
the incident, and began to attack ships no
matter what their nationality or origin.
One of his conquests was the Indian
ship Quedah Merchant, which he commandeered as his new vessel, renaming it
the Adventure Prize, before setting sail for
the Caribbean where he learned that he
was being hunted by the British government for his recent activities.
Transferring to a sloop and reducing his
crew, he set out for Boston and a meeting
with the Massachusetts governor in an
attempt to solve his problem. But first he
needed to tend to business in New Jersey
and New York City where, its believed, he
buried some of his treasure. I

he storm of events and activities


that kept us at Main Street
Vineland jumping through
October is over and now we can
look over the horizon to another beautiful
time of yearthe winter holiday season.
Our annual Holiday Parade will be taking placeas usualduring Thanksgiving
weekend, on Saturday, November 26 (or
Sunday, November 27, if it rains or snows).
Despite the fact that it is our last major
event of the year, weve been preparing for
it for some time, as needs to be done with
the amount of work and time that needs to
go into the planning.
The parade, which will start at 5 p.m.,
has as its theme this year Holidays on the
Ave, reflecting our downtowns new brand
and logo, and is sponsored again this year
by BB&T. Itll feature all the usual trimmingsfloat and fire truck contests, bands,
music, Santa Claus, and more! Volunteers
are currently being sought to help coordinate on the night of the parade.
Applications to be in the parade or to be
a vendor can be obtained by going to the
Main Street Vineland websitemainstreetvineland.orgwhere the rules and
regulations can also be reviewed and printed out. Those wanting to be in the parade
can print out an application from the website, complete it, and send it to the address
provided, or they can fill it out online and
e-mail it to mainstreet@vinelandcity.org.
Vendor applications must be mailed along
with the appropriate fee.
Registration for parade participants is
free for forms dropped off or postmarked
by this Friday, November 4, with a $20 fee
for all applications received after that date.
The deadline for all registrations is Friday,
November 11. Registration is required to
participate in the parade and no registra-

tions will be allowed the night of the


parade.
Its one of the our biggest events of the
year and were looking forward to making
this, as usual, a great paradefull of holiday
cheer for the entire family.
Call our office for more information or if
you need a hard copy of the application.
Thats not all, however, because were
also working on another holiday tradition
our Holiday Tree Contest. After a years
absence, were bringing it back and, as in
past years, were planning to involve the
schools. Its a great way to put holiday
cheer into storefronts on The Ave, and at
the same time, make it a community project. Ill have more on that soon.
I want to take this opportunity to thank
everyonevolunteers, sponsors, advertisers, participants, and everyone else who
made our October array of activitiesour
Downtown Merchants Meet-and-Greet,
broker tour, branding launch party, A Taste
of Vineland & Volunteer Recognition
Event, Scarecrow Challenge, Fourth Friday,
Pumpkin Patch Event, and the Bay Atlantic
Symphony concert at the Landis Theater
successes. It was a busy time, but you made
it all happen!
***
Make The Ave your destination for your
shopping needs, as well as for fun all year
round. Save money on gasoline, avoid the
long lines at the big-box stores, malls, and
shopping centersand also enjoy the
events we have in town. I
For more information on Main Street
Vineland, call 856-794-8653, visit mainstreetvineland.org or check them out on
Facebook. You can also e-mail
rswanson@vinelandcity.org.

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ELECTION GUIDE
FREEHOLDER CANDIDATES (5)
Candidate: Darlene E. Barber
Democrat (Incumbent)

About the candidate:


My name is Darwin Cooper, Jr. Im 27
years of age, I have one 4-year-old son. Im
right now in the process of starting my own
business. Some of the qualifications I have
that I think will help me make great decisions as a Freeholder include that Ive been
involved with serving people since I was little, from Boy Scouts and all the way up to
serving as a Code Blue helper. Ive also
served with Bridgeton Rotary Club. I also
was a member with Camp Edge and was a
member with the local NAACP chapter.
In your opinion, what are the three
biggest issues facing the county?
The biggest issue in my book would be
the high crime rate this county is facing.
Next would be the infrastructure and by that
I mean roads and buildings that need to be
fixed and kept in good shape. Last would be
trying to bring more jobs back into our county so we can put more residents back to work.
How do you plan to address the issues
listed above if elected?
I plan to decrease the crime by having
one Cumberland County undersheriff
instead of two and using that extra money to
hire more sheriff deputies so they could
assist local municipalities police departments. We also need to have more educational programs so parents and residents
can learn more about community policing,
becasue we all know it starts at home first.
I would address the jobs issue by giving
tax breaks to different businesses so they
would come to the area and incentives for
them.

Last but not least is how I would address


the poor infrastructure. I would find the
funds and personally check on each project
myself and see how its going. Our roads are
horrible and we need to fix the buildings to
attract business and make Cumberland
County beautiful again.
Please provide a closing statement:
The main reason I think you should vote
for me is because we need to move away
from our traditional parties that have gotten
mixed up in all the politics and have lost
sight of helping the ordinary people of this
county. I want to build on our strengths and
I want Cumberland County to be that shining city on the hill.
Thank you and lets make it happen.

General Election: November 8, 2016


Polls open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cant get to the polls? In New Jersey, any voter can vote by mail for any reason or no reason at all using the Vote By Mail ballot. If you are a qualified and
registered voter, then you may apply for a Vote By Mail ballot by completing
the application in English or Spanish and mailing to the County Clerks Office.
The deadline for such requests by mail is 7 days before any and all elections (Primary, General, School, etc).
A Vote By Mail voter may also apply in person at the County Clerks Office
on any working day until 3:00 p.m. on the day before the election.
County Clerk
Celeste M. Riley
60 W. Broad Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302-2665

856-453-4860
(FAX) 856-455-1410
Office hours: 8:30 a.m.4 p.m.

CORRECTION: In last weeks coverage of Vineland District school board candidates, Edward (Ed) Morvay, age 69 and a lifelong resident of Vineland, was
mistakenly written up as having lived in Vineland just 18 years.

Election Guide continued on next page

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local communities and an aggressive sales


effort. For the last three years, we have been
putting the resources in place and developing
a strategy because we understand that this is
a competition and it is a competition we will
win. One of the most important things we
need to do is improve our failing infrastructure. Businesses want to be assured that they
can get their employees in and their products
out. This is not possible if our roads and
bridges cannot be traveled. Also, by improving our roads and bridges we are putting
Cumberland County residents to work on
those projects. That is because we will guarantee that Cumberland County residents are
given first priority in hiring for the jobs these
projects create.
Please provide a closing statement:
First, I would like to thank you for the
opportunity to serve the last three years as
your freeholder. It has been an honor and a
privilege. I am seeking re-election not only
because I know there is work still to be
done, but because I believe in the future of
Cumberland County.
In Cumberland County, we are blessed
with amazing people, great resources and
an unlimited potential. However, the
philosophies of the past have failed us and
I have spent the last three years working
on building a better road to the future. We
must work together to bring jobs to the
region. We must make sure that our residents are given priority in hiring. We must
improve our roads, bridges and dams
before its too late.

Independent

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About the candidate:


I have had the pleasure of serving as
your Freeholder for the past three years.
My immediate goal was to begin implementing a multi-phased program to
improve the economic outlook for
Cumberland County. This started with
making the Cumberland County Technical
Education Center a reality, because I
believe an educated work force, prepared
for the jobs of the future, is the best foundation for rebuilding our county. I have spent
my life in education, where prior to becoming a freeholder, I was the Superintendent
of Schools for the Cumberland County
Board of Vocational Education. I graduated
from Rowan University with a Masters
Degree in Educational Administration and I
have been involved with various boards and
organizations throughout the county. My
career has taught me that when you build a
plan through collaboration, execute the
plan through cooperation and stay focused
on the plans continuation, you can accomplish great things.
In your opinion, what are the three
biggest issues facing the county?
Since day one, I have not made it a secret
that bringing jobs to the region was my
number one priority. In order to get
Cumberland County working again, our
county government must be working day
and night to make it happen. Before I joined
the Freeholder Board, our unemployment
rate was a disastrous 14 percent.
The second issue is our failing infrastructure. We began an aggressive push three
years ago, but we still have failing roads and
bridges throughout the county. Failure to
invest now will not only put peoples safety
in jeopardy, but the cost of inaction may
eventually make any repairs unaffordable,
and I will not accept that risk.
Third, we need to make sure our residents feel safe in their neighborhoods. We
must continue to coordinate efforts between
our municipalities, community leaders and
our elected officials to continue putting
Cumberland First.
How do you plan to address the
issues listed above if elected?
Bringing jobs to the region takes a comprehensive plan that involves inter-departmental communication, cooperation with

Candidate: Darwin Cooper, Jr.

I Guest Column
We the People

{ BY LEE BURKE }

ecently, I learned a new term,


heuristics. Simply put, it is a
mental shortcut affected by
social and biological factors in
human decision making. It is a form of
manipulation used by people for political
purposes or other choices in our daily lives.
By Election Day on November 8, most
people who choose to exercise their right
to vote will do so by a political party affiliation. Others will choose according to an
informed policy-based decision that benefits themselves and others. Still others will
take the easy way out and not vote.
However, for the majority of undecided
voters, there is time to change their
thought process and vote according to their
conscience. Electoral outcomes, as far as
the will of the people is concerned, are
often arbitrary.
There is a well-documented primacy
effect in voting. A candidate whose name
placement is higher on a ballot usually gets
more votes on average than those farther
down the list. Being tall, having a familiar
or ethnic-sounding name, an intense stare,
vocal pitch, or the look of someones profile
pictures may appear to make someone

more competent. Some may just appear


more likeable.
What accounts for all this superficial
reasoning? This is where heuristics come
into play. As humans, they can help us
process loads of information that we take
in every day. But it also exposes our cognitive bias and prejudices and other seat-ofthe pants, last-minute voting decisions. We
like to protect our egos and tend not to
worry about our susceptibility.
Good politicians, and their advisors,
know voters make a large share of their
decisions superficially, which is why campaigns spend so much time, energy and
money to design an effective image for
their candidate.
Most people have no idea where their
candidates stand on many issues.
Whether you view the ability to vote as
a right, privilege or responsibility, you have
to enter your polling place with respect for
every vote and every voice to elect our representatives at all levels of government.
To do otherwise, is to deny We the
People an opportunity to be heard in
accord with our American democratic
process, flawed as it may be. I

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CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD


CANDIDATES, BY MUNICIPALITY
Cumberland Regional
High School (Vote for 3)
Shiloh
Ronald L. Campbell, Sr.
Stow Creek
Thomas M. Davis
Hopewell
Theresa ChristianHunsberger

Downe (Vote for 3)


Darla Saulin
Marie Blizzard
Stultz Taylor

Bridgeton (Vote for 3)


Angelia Angie Edwards
Tyrone Terry Williams
Brenda Dellaquilla
Keyona Gonzalez-Walker
Ashlee Todd
Erica Mosley
James Cowles
Ricardo Perez
Jose Andon
(Unexp. Term, Vote for 1)
Dulce Y. Gomez Castaneda

Greenwich (Vote for 3)


William G. Parker II
Michael S. Jenkins
Jill Sheppard

Commercial (Vote for 3)


Melissa Chamberlain
Julie Baum Abbott
Guy Defabrites
Deerfield (Vote for 2)
Joan Pierce
Cindy Streater

Fairfield (Vote for 3)


Marge Broglin Neild
Mattie Gibbons Peterson
Mark Henry Sr.

Hopewell (Vote for 3)


Arthur L Marchand
Kenneth W. Freitag
(only two petitions filed)
Lawrence (Vote for 1)
Linda Quay
Maurice River (Vote for 2)
Marie Nessuno
Brandy S. Woolson

Millville (Vote for 3)


Charles Flickinger
Michael Whilden
Robert W McQuade, Jr.
Roger Nolter
Bruce Cooper

Stow Creek (Vote for 3)


Kelly Fithian
Noreen Gray
Cajya M. Darling
Scott Bonham
Upper Deerfield (3f)
Anthony Buono, Jr.
Joseph T. Lee, Jr.
Pete Ballinger
Vineland (Vote for 3)
Anthony Scott
Jean Smith
Edward Morvay
F. John Sbrana
Eugene Medio
R. Alan Mounier
Michelle Cruz
Nicholas Fiocchi
Cedric P. Holmes

Candidate: Thomas Sheppard


Republican (Incumbent)
About the candidate:
I am 62 years old and I have been married to Patricia Hirst-Sheppard for 36 years.
We have three grown children: Kate (and
her husband, Deen), Alex and Margaret. I
also have a grandson, August. I graduated
from of Bridgeton High School in 1972 and
Cornell University in 1976, with a bachelors
degree in agricultural business management.
I am president of Eastern Fresh Growers Inc.,
a fresh vegetable packing and sales company
with 110 employees. I am also vice president
of Sheppard Farms Inc., a 1,500-acre fresh
vegetable farm with 170 employees, and a
partner in SF Systems, our land company.
I started my work in public service at age
26 as a school board member in Lawrence
Township, and served on the board for nine
years until I was elected to the Township
Committee. I served on the committee for 20
years, and was then elected to the Cumberland
County Board of Chosen Freeholders, where
I have served for six years.
In your opinion, what are the three
biggest issues facing the county?
Employment: We have one of the highest
unemployment rates in the state, but whenever I speak to employers they complain
about the jobs that are unfilled because of a
lack of adequate training. We recently spent
$70 million building a new vocational-technical school, so now the students will be full
time. The Freeholder Board was assured that
all programs would remain the same, but
now that the building is open, we have lost
the plumbing, HVAC and electrical programsareas where we have jobs available
in the county, right now.
Taxes: Cumberland County has one of the
highest tax rates in New Jersey, which has
the highest taxes in the country. The high tax
rate makes it difficult to attract new businesses and to keep existing employers, such
as Progresso. Too many times, the easy way
to balance a budget is to raise taxes instead of
making government more efficient.
Inefficient government: I have been on
the board for six years, and in only one of
those yearsthe year Republicans were in
the majoritywere we able accomplish major
changes to save the taxpayer money. First, we
sold the Cumberland Manor for $14 million,
which had been losing money at a rate of $3
million per year. It is still operating now, but
not at the taxpayers expense. Next, when we
put out a bid for the renovations on Vine
Street School for the prosecutors office, we
did not do a project labor agreement, which
saved the county $1 million. Lastly, we hired
a full-time, in-house lawyer instead of hiring
several lawyers, saving another $600,000. The
one project we were not able to complete was
evaluating potential savings on the county jail.
We commissioned a study to see where we
could save, which was completed after the

Democrats regained control and has yet to be


implemented. Had findings been implemented, we would have saved more than $1 million per year.
How do you plan to address the issues
listed above if elected?
Employment: We need to train people for
the jobs that exist. Not everyone needs a college degree, and in many careers people with
technical skills can out-earn those with degrees.
Taxes: If Republicans can regain control
of the board, we can do more to slow the
growth of government. Spending more is not
the answer. Just like I do in my own business, the county must work smarter to provide the services people need at the lowest
cost to the taxpayer.
Efficiency: We need to explore all ideas
that can deliver the aforementioned goals,
which may include shared services within
the county or with other counties.
Please provide a closing statement:
In my 20 years as a committeeperson in
Lawrence Township, we had a board made
up of two Republicans and one Democrat.
We never decided the issues on party lines;
we discussed our options in the open and
reached a conclusion. We actually rotated
the job of mayor over the years, and the lone
Democrat got a turn at the job as well. We
hired people based on their qualifications,
not on their party connections.
When I was elected to the Freeholder
Board, I found things operated much differently, and it was frustrating. In 2012, when
Republicans controlled the board, we
attempted to do things in a bipartisan way.
In fact, the attorney we hired is a loyal
Democrat but also an excellent and unbiased
lawyer. There were other similar examples
of hiring the best candidates available.
When the Democrats regained control of
the board in 2013, they replaced the
Republicans we hired and kept the Democrats,
which was a sad outcome and reflects a partisanship that is not good for anyone in this
county. If my running mate, Joe Sparacio,
and I are elected we will return the board to
a bipartisan way of doing business.

Republican

Democrat

About the candidate:


I am a lifelong resident of Cumberland
County and currently reside in Deerfield
Township with my wife, Micole. Upon
graduating from Cumberland Regional
High School, I joined the Air National
Guard in 2005 as an Aircraft Firefighter. I
have since earned the rank of Master
Sergeant. I proudly served our country in
the Middle East. I am a fourth-generation
farmer and the owner of Sparacios
Strawberry and vegetable farm in
Rosenhayn. I am a career firefighter at the
Atlantic City Airport as well as a volunteer
for the Rosenhayn Fire Company. I am a
member of the Parish of the Holy Cross,
Vineland Lodge #69 F&AM, and the
Deerfield Gamegetters.
While deployed overseas, I was elected
to the office of the Deerfield Township
Committee. I take my commitments very
seriously. I am very involved with my community and believe in giving back. My
experience as a committeeman for
Deerfield Township, Master Sergeant in
the military, fireman and business owner
have allowed me to hone the skills necessary to properly serve our county as a
member of the Board of Chosen
Freeholders. I am compassionate and I
work well with others. I am a leader and
critical thinker. I have the ability to make
wise decisions with the community as a
whole in mind. I am committed to making
our county a better place to live, work and
raise a family.
In your opinion, what are the three
biggest issues facing the county?
In my opinion, the three biggest issues
facing Vineland and Cumberland County
are the depleted community/lack of economic growth, increased crime rate, and
drug abuse/addiction.
How do you plan to address the
issues listed above if elected?
If elected, I plan to address the issues
plaguing our community by doing the following.
Regarding the depleted community/lack
of economic growth:

About the candidate:


I am Jack Surrency and Im asking for
your vote so that I can use my governmental,
business and community development experience to bring jobs to Cumberland County.
As a Bridgeton councilman for the past six
years and before that, serving eight years on
the Board of Education, I know that the better we do together as a county, the better each
of our cities, towns and boroughs will do.
My roots are here in Cumberland
County, I am a proud member of Bridgeton
High Schools Class of 1973. I then went on
to attend Cumberland County College and
then the Tuskegee Institute( 1976-1978_,
majoring in chemistry with a business minor.
I now hold a Master's Degree in
Community and Economic Development
from New Hampshire College and for the
last several years I have been working with
the Cumberland County Improvement
Authority to improve and enhance our region.
I am currently investing in our future by
serving on the Boards of United Way of
Greater Cumberland County, Complete
Care Health Care Inc., Cumberland County
RSVP and the Cumberland County YSAC
Advisory Board. I have also served on the
board of Tri-County Community Action
Agency, Big Brother-Big Sisters, and Salem
County College EOF Board.
I have had the privilege of working with
great companies such as Hunt Wesson
Foods, Atlantic Richfield Company of PA,
and Mobils research and development division in Paulsboro NJ. This experience has
given me great insight into what needs to be
done to build a better future.
In your opinion, what are the three
biggest issues facing the county?
Just about every issue that I could list
here begins and ends with the need to bring
businesses and jobs to the county. Cumberland
County cant move forward until everyone
has access to good jobs close to home. That
is why Darlene Barber and I made bringing
jobs to the region our number one priority.
We also must improve and invest in our
countys failing roads and bridges. Like you,
I am tired of driving on substandard roads
and seeing our neighboring counties continue to improve their systems.
Finally, we need to work together to
address the symptoms that the economic
struggles of the past have caused. The county must work with our municipalities to
address crime, community involvement and
the improvement of blighted areas.
How do you plan to address the issues
listed above if elected?
Building a better future takes a plan, it
takes elected officials with the fortitude to
execute that plan and it takes hard work
from community leaders to see the plan
through to the end. We are blessed with

Decrease taxes, create jobs, bring back


business, and create business incentives.
Facilitate community and business relationships. Encourage youth involvement
with the community.
Regarding crime and drug abuse:
The increased unemployment rate and
lack of job growth have contributed to the
increased crime rate and drug epidemic in
our county. There needs to be more support for our police departments and a
greater police presence throughout the
county. We will create incentives for our
youth to remain in school and off the
streets. We will educate our youth about
drug addictions and the effects of crime.
We will have greater access in our schools
to drug education and programs. We need
to create positive opportunities for children to get involved in the community.
Please provide a closing statement:
I am a hardworking and dedicated individual who excels in challenging situations.
I take my commitments very seriously. I
want Cumberland County to be a place
where our families can thrive and feel safe.
I give you my word when I say I am committed to making the members of our community proud to live in Cumberland
County. I am seeking your support and asking for the opportunity to serve our county.
Please vote for me, Joseph V. Sparacio, for
Cumberland County Freeholder on
November 8.

Why is Election Day on November 8, 2016?


If you thought Election Day was always held on the first Tuesday of
November, you are mistaken. Thats because Election Day can never be held on
the very first day of November. The following clarification and history lesson
comes from the trusty Old Farmers Almanac (almanac.com).
By an act of Congress in 1845, the first Tuesday following the first Monday
in November was designated Election Day for future presidential elections.
The first such election took place on November 7, 1848. Whig Party candidate Zachary Taylor won out over Democrat Lewis Cass and Free-Soil candidate (and former president) Martin Van Buren.
Taylors running mate was Millard Fillmore, who became the nations 13th
president on July 10, 1850, upon Taylors untimely death.

tremendous resources, but we need to coordinate and communicate our efforts as we


continue to compete against our neighbors
to bring in companies and businesses.
When we improve our infrastructure, we
not only address a major safety concern, but
we also improve the appearance of our
county. Most importantly, we are providing
jobs to Cumberland County residents when
we invest in those projects. Those residents
in turn are now able to invest back in to the
countys businesses, creating even more jobs
and opportunities. That is why I support a
comprehensive plan to invest in repairing
our failing roads and bridges.
As a councilman, I have seen first-hand
the devastating effects that our poor economy has caused. Residents should not fear for
their safety nor should so many families
have to suffer the consequences of addiction
or lose their children to violence. There is
not an answer that can be put into this limited space that does this issue justice. That is
because issues that affect the entire community must be solved by the entire community. I will work hand-in-hand with each
municipality, their community leaders,
elected officials, and leaders in faith to
develop strategies to repair the damage of
the past while building a better tomorrow.
Please provide a closing statement:
Cumberland County might be made up
of 14 municipalities, but we are all in this
fight together. The fight to bring jobs back
to the region. The fight to invest in our
future. The fight to improve the quality of
life in our communities. I have spent my life
bringing people together to solve problems
through collaboration, communication and
coordination. I am asking for your vote
because I know that Cumberland County
can do better. I know that Cumberland
County deserves better. I know that
Cumberland County will do better. We have
the resources, we have the people and we
have the opportunity. Now, we must stand
shoulder to shoulder and because together,
we are stronger.

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Annata Wine Bar, 216 Bellevue Ave,
Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Food served
tapas style, catering, private parties.
Extensive wine list. Live music Thurs. nights.
Bagel University, 1406 S. Main Rd., Vineland,
691-0909. Breakfast and lunch spot offering
sandwiches named for colleges near and far.
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. All TV sports packages avail.
Big Johns Pizza Queen, 1383 S. Main Rd.,
Vineland, 205-0012. Featuring Gutbuster
a 21-oz. burger, pizza, wings, subs, dinners.
BJ Roasters, 1233 N High St, Millville, 856825-8123. Ribs, hot and cold sandwiches.
Black Olive Restaurant. 782 S. Brewster Rd,
Vineland. 457-7624. 7 a.m.10 p.m daily.
Entrees, desserts. Take out available.
Buena Vista Country Club. 301 Country Club
Ln. (off Rt. 40), Buena. 697-1200. The Bunker
Restaurant. Call for weekly specials.
Captn Chuckys Crab Cake Co., 2 Cassidy Ct.,
Bridgeton, 455-1590. Crab and shrimp, any
way you like them. Party trays, appetizers.
Chestnut Diner & Bistro, 2578 E. Chestnut
Ave., Vineland, 696-2992. Breakfast, lunch,
and dinner. Open daily 7 a.m.10 p.m.
Crust N Krumbs Bakery, Main/Magnolia rds.,
690-1200. Cakes, pies, cookies, breads,
doughnuts, custom wedding cakes.
Dakota Prime Steakhouse & Sushi Bar at
Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55, Vineland,
692-8600. Stylish atmosphere perfect for
upscale lunch or dinner. Steaks, seafood, sushi.
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and dinner daily and breakfast buffet on
Sundays.
Dominicks Pizza, 1768 S. Lincoln Ave.,
Vineland, 691-5511. Family time-honored
recipes, fresh ingredients.
Double Eagle Saloon, 1477 Panther Rd.,
Vineland, 213-6176. Lunch and dinner,
Wed.Mon., 11 a.m.midnight. Pub-style
foodBBQ brisket, pulled pork, flatbreads,
1/2-pound burgers, Buffalo wings.
Dukes Place, 305 N. Mill Rd., Vineland, 4575922. Open for breakfast and lunch, seven
days. Homemade soups, burgers, hot and
cold subs. Catering available.
El Guacamole Restaurant, 110 N. High St.,
Millville, 300-5433. Authentic fresh farm
made Mexican food.
Elmer Diner, 41 Chestnut St., Elmer. 3583600. Diverse menu of large portions at reasonable 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.
Friends and Family Diner, 601 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland, 696-3412. Breakfast, lunch, coffee.
Open 8 a.m.2 p.m. Freshly made breakfast
sandwiches only $4. Fresh muffins. Fast service.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 3624 S. Delsea
Dr., 856-362-5508. All you can eat, serving
breakfast every day 8 a.m.9 p.m, Lunch
Mon.Fri. 114 p.m., Dinner 7 days a week.
Takeouts 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, 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 Ave., Vineland, 691-5558. Golfers
lounge/bar serves lunch and snacks daily 11
a.m.4:30 p.m. Inn is a fine dining restaurant
dinner open Wed.-Sun. at 5 p.m.

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Harrys Pub at Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and


Rt. 55, Vineland, 696-8600. Lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour daily 4-6 p.m.
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.
Kura Thai & Sushi, 607 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland, 213-6706. Lunch and dinner daily.
Authentic Thai dishes ranging from traditional to modern recipes. Takeout, too.
Landis Pig Roast Restaurant & Bar, 623 E.
Landis Ave., Vineland. 691-8980. $5 glass of
wine, daily, all day. Happy hour, bar only: $5
menu and $6 drink specials, Wed.Sun.
Larry's II Restaurant & Cafe, 907 N. Main
Rd., Vineland, 692-9001. Three meals daily.
Sunday breakfast buffet, early-bird dinners.
Marcianos Restaurant, 947 N. Delsea Dr.,
Vineland, 563-0030. Italian-American
cuisine, seafood and veal. Open daily for
lunch, dinner, $6.99 lunch buffet Mon.Fri.
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. City Brunch at
The Bistro on Sundays 10 a.m.2 p.m.
Millville Queen Diner, 109 E. Broad St.,
Millville. 327-0900. Completely remodeled in
2015. Open seven days, 24 hours.
Old Oar House Irish Pub, 123 N. High St.
Millville, 293-1200. Year-round fresh seafood
daily, slow roasted prime rib specials, homemade corn beef, kitchen open until 1 a.m.

Olympia Restaurant, 739 S. Delsea Dr.,


Vineland, 691-6095. Authentic Greek
cuisinelamb dishes and salads.
Osteria Gaetano 363 Wheat Rd., Vineland,
457-7773. Dine in or take out.
Outlaw's Burger Barn & Creamery, 1370 S.
Main Rd., Vineland, 691-5438. Call for lunch
and dinner specials. Fresh ground burgers
and ice cream. Mon.Sat., 11 a.m.10 p.m.
Pegasus, Rts. 40 and 47, Malaga/ Vineland,
694-0500. Since 1984. Breakfast, lunch, dinner specials; convenient drive-thru.
Peking Gourmet, 907 N. Main Rd., (Larrys II
Plaza), Vineland, 691-0088. Chinese. Takeout
only. Major credit cards accepted.
Ten22 Bar & Grill at Centerton Country Club,
1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-3325.
Lunch and dinner. Tavern menusoups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, entree
selections. Sunday Brunch.
The Red Knot, 3600 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland, 205-0049. Gastropub, 40 craft
beers, wine, food, in relaxed setting.
Tombstone Saloon and Grill, 373 Rt. 54,
Buena, 856-457-7786. Open seven days a
week 11 a.m.2 a.m. Daily food and drink
specials 11a.m.7p.m.
Uncle Rickys Outdoor Bar, 470 E. Wheat
Rd., Vineland, 691-4454. Ribs, chicken, fish,
steaks. Always clams. Crabs, call for prices.
Villa Fazzolari, 821 Harding Hwy., Buena
Vista, 697-7107. Dinner combos, grilled
meats, fish. Lunch and dinner daily.
Wildflower Earthly Vegan Fare, 501 N. High
St., Millville, 265-7955. Vegan cafe and bakery.
Winfields, 106 N. High St., Millville, 3270909. Continental cuisine and spirits served
in a casually upscale setting.

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NIGHTLIFE
Nightlife at The Centerton. Ten22, The
Centerton Country Club & Event Center,
1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove. Taco Tues.:
w/ Trivia. Wed.: Wing Night w/ Country
Line Dancing. Every first Thurs.: Painting
with Foxy Fine Art; Thurs. Acoustic musicians open mic; Flashback Fridays.
Nightlife at DiDonato Family Fun Center.
1151 South White Horse Pike,
Hammonton. 609-561-3040. Tues.:
Quizzo. Fri. and Sat.: DJ and karaoke.
Nightlife at Bojos Ale House. 222 N.
High St., Millville, 856-327-8011. Every
Wednesday: Nick at Nite Open Mic, 7:30
p.m. Fridays in August. DJ Zach, 9 p.m.
Nightlife at Old Oar House. Old Oar
House Irish Pub. 123 N. High St.,
Millville, 293-1200. Wed.: Karaoke. Live
music: Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m. Every Third
Thursday: Art at the Bar, 7 p.m. $35.
oldoarhouse.com.

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Nightlife at Ramada. Harry's Pub at


Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,
Vineland, 696-3800. Mon.-Sat.,
1/2 price bar menu appetizers
all night. Thurs.-Sat.: live entertainment, 7:30 p.m. Weekly
food and drink specials.

1900s through the 21st century. Objects


come from many from private collections
as well as the Museums holdings, most
of which are on exhibit for the first time.
The exhibition continues on Saturdays
and Sundays, 1-4 p.m., through
December 11. Admission is free.
Town Hall is located at the intersection
of South Main Street and Woodstown
Road in the heart of Mullica Hills
Historic District. 856-478-4949
harrisonhistorical.com
UPCOMING ART CLASSES
Drawing and Painting Workshop for
Children. Riverfront Renaissance Center
for the Arts, 22 N High St., Millville. A
workshop with Al Gury: Saturday,
November 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join
acclaimed PAFA Proffesor Al Gury, as he
explores the history, theories and
palettes of color used in painting. He will
also conduct three color presentations
and exercises. $80 or $72 for RRCA
members. Classes fill up fast, register
online at rrcarts.com or by calling 856327-4500.

Nightlife at Tombstone Saloon


and Grill. 373 Route 54, Buena.
Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. All
Country, All the Time. Daily
specials. Live music Fri-Sun.
Special events nightly: call 856457-7786.
Nightlife at Wildflower Earthly Vegan
Fare. 501 N. High St., Village on High,
Millville. 856-265-7955. Live music.
Bogarts Bookstore & Cafe. 103 N. High
St., Millville. Live music, open mics and
poetry readings. Follow on Facebook for
updates. Live music each Friday night
and Saturday afternoon.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the
Arts, 22 N High St., Millville. Two new
exhibits include Upcycle, featuring
artists such as Lennox Warner creating
works out of a variety of everday materials and media and an Associate Artist
Show II inside the North Gallery.
Game On! Open at Old Town Hall
Museum. A century of sports and recreation in Harrison Township is celebrated
in Game On!, a new exhibition at
Mullica Hills Old Town Hall Museum.
Over 100 photographs, artifacts, and rare
movie footage of a Mullica Hill Quakers
Pop Warner Midget Football
Championship game in 1954 feature
local teams and athletes from the early

THROUGH SUNDAY, NOV. 6


2016 International Film Festival. Four
awarding-winning films will be presented
on select dates through Sunday,
November 6, at the Levoy Theatre, located at 126-130 N. High St. in Millville.
Two dinner-movie packages will be available. Tickets are $8 for adults for one
film, $15 for two films, $20 for three
films, and $25 for all four films.
Admission is free to students under 21
with proper identification. Only students
who meet the guidelines of the Motion
Picture Association of America will be
admitted free. Tickets are available
through Jewish Federation at 856- 6964445 or may be purchased immediately
prior to each film at the Levoy Theatre.
All films are rated PG-13. The films
include The Innocents (French/Polish),
Rams (Icelandic), Fire Birds (Hebrew)
and Mustang (Turkish; pictured). The
movie presentation on Sunday,
November 6 starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are
available at $40 per person for a combination dinner/movie package for the
movie presentations on Wednesday,
November 2. Call 856-696-4445.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Jim Messina. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N.
High St., Millville. 8 p.m. $40-$45.
856-327-6400. levoy.net
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11-20
Brigadoon. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N.
High St., Millville. Multiple performances,
7:30 p.m. $17-$20. For show dates and
tickets: 856-327-6400. levoy.net
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

You Are Invited


BUS TRIPS
New York City The Friends of the
Vineland Public Library are offering
bus trips to New York City on
Saturday, November 5 and Saturday,
December 3. Design your own itinerary. The cost is $38, which includes
transportation and helpful handouts.
Please call the library Administration
Department at 856-794-4244, ext.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Harold Melvins Blue Notes. Everett P.


Marino Center, 11 Washington St.,
Bridgeton. Dinner, concert and after
party with each ticket ($65, general
admission; $80 VIP: includes meet and
greet, VIP seating). Opening acts: ZOE,
Sheena Collier. Order tickets online at
gravesandmoebass.com or at NYCE Cuts
on Chestnut Avenue in Vineland.
Gospel & Blues Concert. Union Hall, 904
Main St., Dividing Creek. A concert of
gospel and blues will be held at 7 p.m. in
the historic Union Hall. The program will
feature several outstanding musicians;
Jill Ransom & Jericho Road and special
guest musicians. Bring boxed and
canned foods for the Commercial
Township Food Pantry. 609-805-8545 or
856-447-4470. Sponsored by: Dividing
Creek Historical Society.

St. James Theatre, NYC St.


Padre Pio Parish in Vineland is sponsoring a bus trip to the St. James
Theatre in New York City on Sunday,
December 4th to see the musical
Something Rotten! The cost is
$121 per person and includes bus,
driver tip and mid mezzanine seating. Limited seating of 45. There are
8 seats available for bus riders only
at a cost of $30 each. Bus picks up
at 7:30 am at Rosary Hall parking
lot; 4680 Dante Avenue, Vineland,
Showtime is 3 p.m. There is free
time in the city before the show.
Non-refundable deposit of $50
required with reservation. Balance
due by November 14th. For reservations or if you have any questions,
call 691-7526 or Ann at 692-9092.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Maurice River Music Salon Concert.
The Bay Atlantic Symphony Woodwind
Quintetflutist Kimberly Reighley, oboist
Terence Belzer, clarinetist Christopher Di
Santo, bassoonist Ping Liang, and hornist Jonathan Clark will be the featured
performers at the next Maurice River
Music salon concert at 2:30 p.m., at a
residence in the Mauricetown, NJ area.
Seating is very limited, reservations are
required. Donations to assist in covering
expenses will be accepted. To reserve
seats, receive directions, or receive more
information on the series, call 856-5060580, e-mail them at info@mauricerivermusic.com, or visit
mauricerivermusic.com.

Premium Outlets, Pottstown, Pa. Ramoth Church (Vineland


Nazarene), is sponsorsing a bus trip
to the Premium Outlets in Pottstown,
Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 19. Depart
from church at 8:30 a.m. and return
at 7:30 p.m. Call 856-358-9124 for
details and tickets. $38 (non-refundable).

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Def Leppard Tribute. Landis Theater, 830


E. Landis Ave., Vineland. Arsenal NJ, A
Tribute to Def Leppard, peforms at 8
p.m. For prices and seats, call 866-8114111 or visit landistheater.com.

4734 for more information, or stop


in the library to purchase tickets.
The library is located at 1058 E.
Landis Avenue. All proceeds benefit
the Vineland Public Library.

Meet our new Head of School, Brooke Coyle,


students and teachers, tour our beautiful facility and grounds,
see whats new and why OLMA is the place to be.
(9 am-1 pm)

Sales

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Mountain Bike and Casual Clothing


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Eat your way up and down High Street.


The entire month of November sample
Earth-friendly dining options. Complete
the adventure in a day or throughout the
month, your choice. One ticket gets you
all nine vegan tastings at eight different
restaurants: Wildflower Vegan Caf,
Superhero Caf, Brunis Burgers, China
Wok, BoJos Ale House, Pilar Restaurant,
El Guacamole, and Peking Tokyo. Tickets
$22 and can be purchased at
AmericanVegan.org or 856-694-2887
before November ends. Must be
redeemed during November.

Affordable Care Workshops. Need


help? A Trained Navigator will help you
to enroll in a healthcare plan as the
Center for Family Services will have
Navigator Exchange Program Staff available at the Millville Public Library, (210
Buck Street, Millville)on Wednesdays (10
a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Thursdays (1:30 to
3:30 p.m.). To make an appointment
call 1-877-922-2377. centerffs.org/home

every month except July and August


from 6-7:30 p.m. on the 2nd Surgical
Conference Room (2nd floor) of the
Inspira Health Network hospital, 1505
West Sherman Ave., Vineland. First meeting: Sept. 28. 856-327-6505.

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advanced notice. 856-207-5747.

Guided Tours of Woodruff Museum


of Indian Artifacts. Bridgeton Public
Library, 150 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton.
Every Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. A knowledgeable volunteer will be on hand to provide
guided tours of the Woodruff Museum of
Indian Artifacts.

Resume & Job Interview Help at the


Millville Public Library. The MPL is offering one-on-one resume/job interview
assistance. Each session is one hour
long & by appointment only. Computer
access & assistance available during session: Mondays Nov. 14 & 21 (10-11 a.m.
and 11 a.m.-Noon). To schedule an
appointment, call 856-825-7087, ext. 12.

Weekly Pre-School Storytime.


Franklin Township Library, 1584 Coles
Mill Road, Franklinville. Wednesdays,
through December 14. 10:30 a.m. Open
to children ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver.
No registration required. 856-694-2833.

Yoga at Cumberland County Library.

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Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; Wednesdays at
6:30 p.m. Fore more details, contact
856-453-2210 or yoga instructor Ceci
Brandt at 856-207-7893.

Zumba Classes. Vineland Public

Nazarene (Ramoth Church), 2725 N.


Delsea Dr., Vineland. Thursdays at 6:30
p.m. Call 856-697-4945 for more info.

Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland.


Terri Rosa-Rhoades, certified Zumba
Fitness Instructor, will be offering free
Zumba classes from 5:30-6:15 p.m. on
Wednesdays. Class size is limited. E-mail
bgrosso@vinelandlibrary.org or call 856794-4244 ext. 4733 to register.

Free Fitness Classes. The Holly City

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2

Divorce Care Seminar & Support


Group Sessions. First Church of the

Family Success Center of Millville is offering free exercise groups through its Club
F.I.E.R.C.E. (Finding Inner Empowerment
Reaching Core Enrichment). The Holly
City Family Success Center of Millville is
holding yoga and kickboxing each
Monday from 4:30-6 p.m. and Power
Walking through the Park from 10:3011:30 a.m. each Wednesday. Space is limited for kickboxing and yoga and yoga
participants need to bring their own
mats. For additional Club F.I.E.R.C.E.
information, contact the center, located at
21 E. Main St., (rear suite), Millville, at
856-327-1510 or 856-765-0205 or e-mail
ssimpkins@gatewaycap.org.

GriefShare. The Millville Church of the


Nazarene's Journey Home (white house
in front) 2201 Main (Rt. 49), Millville. 13week program, with experts on DVDs
who guide you through the journey of
grief, while caring people are there for
support. Wednesdays, 7- 9 p.m. $15.
Scholarships and childcare available with

Honoring Veterans in Business GVCC Breakfast. Greenview Inn,


Vineland. $30 per person, includes full
breakfast. Featuring guest speaker
Congressman Frank LoBiondo. All are welcome to attend this Greater Vineland
Chamber of Commerce.. Register at
856-691-7400 or vinelandchamber.org

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Edgarton Serves Veterans. The
National Junior Honor Society Students
at Edgarton Christian Academy will prepare and serve lunch to our local
Veterans on November 3, 2016 in the
school cafeteria. Along with sharing
homemade soups with the men and
woman who have served our country the
students are hoping the veterans will
share stories from their past. Lunch will
be served at 11 a.m. in the school cafeteria. For more information contact Melissa
Knapp 856- 697-7300 ext. 304.

THURS., NOV. 3 & FRI., NOV. 4


Courage for Holiday Cooking."
A 2 day cooking course presented by
Wildflower Vegan Cafe: 5:30-8 p.m. both
days. Learn and eat Vegan mac n'
cheese, gravy, stuffing, pie, seitan and
more. $60 for both nights (special discount for kitchen empowerment course
alumni). Call Wildflower to register 856265-7955. Classes are located at the
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the
Arts, 22 N High St Millville, NJ.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Bags & Bucks Bingo. St. Mary School
Gym, 735 Union Rd., Vineland. Doors
open at 6 p.m., games start 7 p.m. Entry
into the event is $30 and includes 10
games of Bingo. There will also be two
special games at $5/each. It is requested
that tickets be reserved in advance by
sending check made payable to St. Mary
School at 735 Union Road Vineland, NJ
08360 Attn. Bags & Bucks BINGO. Tables
of 10 or more can only be reserved if full
payment is received in advance.
For more information contact:
Mrs. Carol Kirchman, 856-692-8537 x 324
ckirchman@smrschool.org

Diwali Night 2016. Friends of India welcomes all to celebrate Diwali from 6:30
p.m.-midnight at 414 Virano Lane,
Vineland. 856-364-1056. Live orchestra.
$15 per person (10 and older).

FRI., NOV. 4 & SAT., NOV. 5


Antiques & Collectible Sale. The
Woman's Club of Vineland Clubhouse on
the corner of Washington Ave. and Main
Rd. (677 S. Main Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. and November 5 from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Admission is free.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Fundraising Breakfast. Vineland Public

Designer Bag Bingo. Woodland Country

YMCA Beef & Beer. The YMCA of

GMCC General Membership


Luncheon. The Greater Millville Chamber
of Commerces next General Membership
Luncheon will be held at the New Jersey
Motorsports Park, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The luncheon begins at 11:30 and costs
$20 to attend with a reservation and $25
at the door without a reservation.
Reservations are required by end of day
Friday, November 4, via 856-825-2600 or
chamber@millville-nj.com

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RELIGIOUS
SERVICES & EVENTS
SATURDAY, NOV. 5
Vendormania. Our Lady of Mercy
Academys Gymnasium, 1001 Main
Rd. & Catawba Ave., Newfield.
Sponsored by the Grandparents
Association. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 856697-3231.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9

Over 100 styles of work boots

Full Carhartt line including


new fire retardant products

1190 US 40, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098


(800) 859-BOOT
MF 8:00a8:30p Sat 9:30a8p Sun 11a5p

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www.zanewestern.com

Surviving the Holidays. The Millville


Church of the Nazarene is hosting
Surviving the Holidays, from 7-9
p.m. It is a one-time seminar, to
help those suffering the loss of a
loved one. Call Sally at 856-2075747 with any questions.

SATURDAY, NOV. 12
Ladies Night Out!. Faith Bible
Church, 3139 E. Chestnut Ave.,
Vineland. Linda Dillow will be
speaking on What is Marriage and
How do you make it Work? This
ladies only event will be held from
7-9 p.m. Free event, open to all teen
and adult women. Light refreshments will be served. Call the
church or register online at
faithbible.org

SATURDAY, NOV. 19
Thanksgiving Dinner Dance.
Merighis Savoy Inn, 4940 E. Landis
Ave., Vineland. Presented by Christ
the Good Shepherd Church. 6-11
p.m. $50 per person, cash bar. Call
856-691-9077 for tickets.

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Day School 1216 Roadstown Rd.,


Bridgeton. $25.. Doors open at 6 p.m. and
games begin at 7 p.m. For tickets send
your donation to Woodland Country Day
School, 1216 Roadstown Rd., Bridgeton,
NJ 08302. For additional information call
Diane at 856-453-8499 ext. 112 or e-mail
Diane at reesed@wcdsnj.org

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

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Schools Safety Patrol will be holding a


fundraising breakfast from 7 a.m.-noon at
Vineland High School South, 2880 E.
Chestnut Ave. Tickets are $5 per child and
$8 per adult. Checks may be made out to
Vineland Safety Patrol. All money raised
will help fund end of the year trips.
For more information, contact Bill Burris
at wburris@vinelandcity.org or Wendy
Osborne at wosborne@vineland.org

Vineland Seals Swim Team is hosting a


Beef & Beer at Bojo's Ale House on High
Street in Millville from 5-8 p.m. Food,
music, and fun. $20 per ticket, includes
buffet. Domestic draft beers and house
drinks are $1. Contact Mike Grabowy at
856-691-0030 ext. 112 or
mrgrabowy@yahoo.com to purchase tickets or donate a basket to auction.

TV 22 - SCHEDULE
Cumberland Countys Channel Comcast 22
(Evening program highlights for the week
ahead, November 2-8)

BUS TRIPS
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AC. $22 includes $10 in slot play and


a show ticket to Holiday on Broadway.
First pick up is at the Lincoln and
Dante Avenue Family Dollar Store at
10 a.m. Second pick up is at 600
Central Ave., Minatola behind Parkview
Gardens Apts. For more info call 856305-0863. Checks made payable to:
Vineland Baseball Parent Assoc., and
can be mailed to 2059 Venezia Ave,
Vineland NJ 08361.
New York City Sabater Elementary
School is sponsoring a New York City
coach bus trip on Sunday, December 4,
2016. The famous Rockefeller Center will
have the tree lit. Cost is $45 per person
for bus transportation only. Spend the
day in Manhattan or see the various
Broadway shows being offered (The
show costs include bus transportation &
orchestra seating): Radio City
"Christmas Spectacular" 5 p.m. show,
$140 pp orchestra seating or $125 pp
2nd mezz seating; "Fidler on the Roof": 3
p.m. show, $165pp; "Beautiful (Carole
King Story)": 2 p.m. show, $145pp;
"Cats": 2 p.m. show $135pp; or The
Lion King, 3 p.m. show, $190 per person. Payment is due by 11/1/2016. For
further information, contact Val
Carbonara at vcarbonara@vineland.org
or 609-432-8542.
Tropicana Casino, AC The Petway
Parents and Staff Association & the
Petway Crisis Team are sponsoring a
bus trip to the Tropicana Casino &
Resort. Tickets include $15 slot credit,
lunch at Carmines and a seat at the
3:30 p.m. holiday show. Bus leaves at
11 a.m. from ShopRite parking lot on
Lincoln and Landis avenues and leave
casino at 6 p.m. $49 if reserved before
Nov. 16; $54 after that date. To reserve
a seat, call 856-362-8855 (option 4) or
contact jpilla@vineland.org.

Count on TV 22 for local 2016 Election


coverage. On Election Day, Nov. 8, watch
Election Night Live starting at 8 p.m.,
covering the Cumberland County races.
Before the 8th, watch the Vineland
Mayoral Debate most nights at 9:30 p.m.
A Meet the Candidates forum (pictured,
above) featuring the three candidates running for City Commisioner in Millville also
airs this week on TV 22 from 5-6 p.m.
most evenings.
Both programs are available to watch anytime at SNJToday.com

The CCIA State of the County Breakfast and Business Expo was held Oct. 18. The
Cumberland County Improvement Authority (CCIA) hosted the event at Cumberland
County College. Speakers included CCIA Executive Director Gerard Velasquez (pictured)
and the Colleges President, Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernandez. Watch it Friday at 3 p.m. and
throughout the week on TV 22 or anytime at SNJToday.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
5:00PM

Candidates Forum: Millville City Comm.

6:30PM

Road to Recovery

6:00PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
8:30PM
9:00PM

10:00PM
10:30PM

HIGH SCHOOL
REUNIONS
Pleasantville High School Class of
1966 50th Class Reunion on
Saturday, Nov. 12, 6:3010 p.m., at
Fred & Ethels Lantern Light
Restaurant & Tavern in Smithville,
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Cost: Buffet
with DJ at $40/person. Cash at the
door. RSVP to Dean Leech,
leechd@rowan.edu
Bridgeton High Class of 1981
Friday, Nov. 25 at Eastlyn Golf
Course, 4049 Italia Ave., Vineland. 8
p.m.-12 a.m. $60 per person.
Contact: Lolita McNeil at lolitalynn@verizon.net or 856-392-9191.
Vineland High School & Sacred
Heart High School Class of 1991
25th year reunion. Saturday,
November 26. The Greenview Inn at
Eastlyn, Vineland, 7-11 p.m.
$75 per person or $140 per couple.
Checks made payable to VHS Class
of 1991 can be mailed to Lori
(Martini) Collini C/O Vineland High
School 3010 E. Chestnut Avenue
Vineland, NJ 08361 by November 16.

SNJ Today Hotline


SNJ Today News

NEW - Latino Motion

Locker Room

Vineland Mayoral Debate

Hometown Heroes

A Paws for Your Pet

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
5:00PM

Candidates Forum: Millville City Comm.

6:00PM

SNJ Today Hotline

7:00PM

SNJ Today News

6:30PM

Road to Recovery

7:30PM

NEW - ArtC with Bill Horin

9:30PM

Vineland Mayoral Debate

8:00PM
10:30PM
11:00PM

Cowtown Rodeo

Celebrating Our Veterans

SNJ Today News

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
3:00PM

CCIA State of the County 2016

6:00PM

ArtC with Bill Horin

9:00PM

SNJ Today News

5:00PM
6:00PM

9:30PM

11:00PM

Celebrating Our Veterans

LIVEFootball: Atlantic City vs. Millville

What's On Tap?

SNJ Today News

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
5:00PM

Celebrating Our Veterans

5:30PM

SNJ Today News Week in Review

6:30PM

Road to Recovery

6:00PM
7:00PM
7:30PM

9:30PM

Latino Motion

NEW - Locker Room

CCIA State of the County 2016


Vineland Mayoral Debate

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

4:30PM Candidates Forum: Millville City Comm.


5:30PM Hometown Heroes
6:00PM Perfil Latino

6:30PM Latino Motion

7:00PM Union Baptist Temple


8:00PM Whats on Tap?
9:00PM Locker Room

9:30PM Vineland Mayoral Debate


MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7

5:00PM Candidates Forum: Millville City Comm.


5:30PM Locker Room

6:00PM SNJ Today Hotline


6:30PM Road to Recovery
7:00PM SNJ Today News

9:30PM Vineland Mayoral Debate


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

5:00PM Candidates Forum: Millville City Comm.


5:30PM Celebrating Our Veterans
6:00PM SNJ Today Hotline

6:30PM A Paws for Your Pet


7:00PM SNJ Today News

7:30PM NEW - Road to Recovery


8:00PM Election Night LIVE!

11:00PM SNJ Today News

Visit SNJToday.com to see full


TV schedules, learn more
about programs and watch
episodes on demand, including
the SNJ Today News, which
airs weeknights at 7 & 11 p.m.
(All times subject to change.)

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Electrical
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Residential repair, additions, and services.
Bonded and insured. no
job is too small.
NJ LIC #14256.
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For Rent

Help Wanted

The Greater Vineland


Chamber of Commerce
building, situated at a
prime location on South
Delsea Drive is looking for
a tenant. We have excellent office space available
to rent approximately
800 square feet. Call us at
856-691-7400 today.
Female only, large furnished bedroom and bath,
kitchen, laundry privileges,
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Services

Doors
Door Doctor. Repairing
and installing doors and
frames only. Interior, exterior, 40 years experience.
Discounts for seniors.
(856) 641-5593.

Services
Yard Sale, 98 Dubois Rd.,
Bridgeton NJ. (Upper
Deerfield) Fri. & Sat., 8-1.
Toys, exercise equipment,
clothes, knick-knacks,
pocketbooks, etc. No early
birds.

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Bikes Wanted
Have a bike or portable
sewing machine taking up
space in your home?
Please consider donating
it. The Vineland Rotary
Club has partnered with
Pedals for Progress to
export bikes to third-world
countries where they are
needed for transportation.
Contact Henry Hansen at
856-696-0643 for drop-off
or pick-up.

A1 wine & whiskey barrels


for rent or sale. Weddings,
parties. 856-297-3424
Dubell Kitchens
Warehouse SALE of
Discontinued, scratch &
dent cabinet sale. 270 N.
Orchard Rd., Mon.Fri.,
9am4pm
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Join us on Tuesdays
6:30 p.m. at The Arts of
the Dance Centre for
STRONG by Zumba. We
are the first in the
Vineland area to offer
the class. STRONG by
Zumba is a high intensity interval training
(HIIT) program that provides a challenging total
body workout! It will
push you past your limits to help you reach
your fitness goals faster.
Cost $5.00
The Arts of the Dance
Centre
1925 E. Chestnut Ave
856-692-9606

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Members Support Each Other

> Partnerships: Meet &


Greet at Double Eagle

> GVCC Supports UEZ Extension


> New Rule About Overtime Goes
Into Effect on December 1, 2016
> Say NO to North Jersey Casinos

> Welcome to New Members


> Members Seek Volunteers
> College Funding Authority, Recognized

> Job Fair at County College


> Business Seminars
> Full Calendar of Events
> Member-to-Member discounts

SOUTHERN NEW JERSEYS BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS NEWSLETTER

Registration is required for all GVCC


meetings and events. Call 691-7400
or visit www.vinelandchamber.org.

Conference Center. Guest speaker:


CCC President Dr. Yves SalomonFernandez. Members $25. Nonmembers $30. Must register by
November 10.

NOVEMBER 30 WEDNESDAY
MEET & GREET. South Jersey
Federal Credit Union, (106 W.
Landis Ave.). 5:30-7 p.m. Free.
Members only. Register by
November 29 or pay $5 at the door.

DECEMBER 1 THURSDAY
WOMENS PROFESSIONAL GROUP
LUNCHEON. Mauros On The Ave, 12
p.m. 830 E. Landis Ave. Topic
Healthy Living, with guest speaer
Jenna Gavigan, ShopRite nutritionist. GVCC members only. $20 Must
register by November 29.

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CHAMBER EVENTS

NOVEMBER 17 THURSDAY
GVCC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
LUNCHEON. CCC Luciano

VOLUME 30 NUMBER 11

Mayoral Debate Draws Crowd

GVCC also hosts school board candidate forum; Chamber is committed


to voter education leading up to Election Day, November 8.

t the monthly luncheon held on


Thursday, October 20, at the
Ramada Vineland, the GVCC
hosted a Vineland Mayoral Candidate
Debate. All three candidatesBob
Romano, Anthony Fanucci, and Ruben
Bermudezparticipated.
For the most part, the mayoral debate
was a civil affair with the candidates
focusing on presenting their strengths.
Bermudez discussed his experience as
the current Mayor and a former City
Councilman and Council President and as

a longtime owner of Juvante Formal Wear.


Fanucci also highlighted his business
in both local government as current City
Council President and in the private sector as the owner of insurance and real
estate businesses.
Romano said his experience as former
Mayor of Vineland, coupled with his 34
years of service on Vinelands police force
is critical, given his assertion that public
safety is one of the most pressing issues
facing the city.
The debate is airing nightly at 9:30 p.m.

(except Wednesday, when it airs at 9


p.m. and Friday when it airs earlier in
the day) on Comcast Channel 22
A couple of weeks earlier, on Tuesday,
October 4, the GVCC hosted a forum of
the nine school board candidates running
for three seats on the Vineland Board of
Education. The candidates answered
questions concerning the districts
budget, loss of state funding, and safety.
The School Board Candidates Forum
is airing daily at 10 a.m. on Comcast
Channel 9 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41.

DECEMBER 7 WEDNESDAY
FREE SEMINAR: "DEVELOPING A
TOTAL ONLINE IDENTITY & PRESENCE." Chamber Office. 3 p.m.
Presented by Brad Tornberg of E3
Consulting. Learn about the coolest
tools and which ones you should
use to build and promote your business. GVCC members only. Free to
attend; you must pre-register.

WheatonArts shops, 12:30 p.m.


Meet at the General Store.

DECEMBER 15 THURSDAY
GVCC HOLIDAY LUNCHEON. Buena
Vista Country Club, 11:30 a.m.1:30
p.m. Recognize an employee who
exemplifies a giving spirit. Price $35.
More details and registration form
on page C3.

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DECEMBER 9 FRIDAY
CASH MOB AT WHEATONARTS.

TOP (left to right):


Joccola Thomas welcomes the
attendees to the Chambers
October 20 luncheon, which was
hosted by South Jersey Federal
Credit Union. The luncheon featured a debate between the three
candidates for Mayor of Vineland:
Ruben Bermudez, Anthony Fanucci
and Bob Romano.
BOTTOM: Vineland Board of
Education candidates, from left:
Michelle Cruz, Nick Fiocchi, Cedric
Holmes, Gene Medio, Ed Morvay,
Alan Mounier, John Sbrana and
Jean Smith. Not pictured: Anthony
Scott, who did not participate.

Welcome Message
We are always looking for ways to help
our business community succeed. I am
pleased to announce this new program:
LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE BUSINESS
PASSPORT PROGRAM EAT, SHOP, PLAY!
We are currently soliciting GVCC
members to register as a participating
business so they are included in this
opportunity. The registration fee is $25
plus a donation of a gift certificate/card
valued at $25 minimum to go towards
the grand prize. Your business will be
promoted as part of this program for six
months! A limited number of businesses
can participate, so dont delay. Call us at
856-691-7400 to register.
DEADLINE FOR GVCC MEMBER
REGISTRATION IS NOVEMBER 15, 2016
HOW IT WORKS:
We will supply FREE Passports to the

general public to
encourage them
to shop at our
local businesses.
Every participating business will also
have a supply
of passports to give out.
A person with a passport must
spend a minimum of $10 at participating
businesses that will be listed in the passport book.
The business will validate the passport by a stamp or signing.
The program will run from
December 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017.
Passport participants will submit
their completed passports back to the
GVCC by June 1, 2017 to be entered into a

random drawing for a grand prize (includes


all gift certificates and other items).
The winner(s) will be our guest at
our Annual Gala on June 8, 2017 and will
be awarded their prize at that event.
The following GVCC members are
already registered:
Ace Plumbing & Heating Supplies
Al & Sams Canoe and Kayak
Bellview Winery
Bennigans Restaurant
Choice Cleaners
Dennys Restaurant
Double Eagle Saloon
Larrys II Restaurant
LaTorre Hardware
Lilliston Ford
Mauros On The Ave
South Jersey Litho
Dawn Hunter, Executive Director

advocacy
Focusing on important issues that
impact our business community.

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NOVEMBER 2016

The GVCC is the voice of business in Vineland,


Cumberland County and South Jersey. We take that role very
seriously and work hard to maintain and nurture relationships with all of our elected officials at city, county, state and
federal levels of government.
A4189 EXTENDS DURATION OF UEZ PROGRAM FOR
TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS
There are five designated UEZ programs set to expire on
12/31/16. One is Bridgeton and we are fighting in support of
this legislation to protect that economic community. At our
urging, Senator Van Drew has sponsored an identical bill
S2670 that is now with the Senate Economic Growth
Committee. We will continue to follow this legislation and
work towards a solution for when the Vineland/Millville program is set to end in 2019.
A3334 REQUIRES FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS IN
NEW HOMES
We have followed this legislation for the past five years.
While we applaud the efforts to protect firefighters, it is our
opinion that adding costs to new construction of homes will
only hurt our fragile economy and housing market. Our
members in the fire safety industry believe that smoke detectors and other warning systems are more effective in protecting residents than fire suppression systems. In addition, we
have concerns about oversight, inspection and required
maintenance of these systems.
YOU NEED TO KNOW: EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2016
NEW FEDERAL OVERTIME RULES
The US Dept. of Labor recently released their Final Rule
updating regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act governing overtime exemptions for executive, administrative

and professional employees. Be sure to review your employee


classifications of non-exempt vs. exempt with your Human
Resource professionals. Contact our office if you need a referral as we have several members that provide human resource
services. The new guidelines include:
**The exempt salary level more than doubled from
$23,660 to now $47,476 per year.
**Salary level adjustments will occur automatically every
three years on January 1 beginning in 2020. The rates will be
published each August 1, beginning in 2019. The Dept. of
Labor estimates the standard salary level will increase to
$51,168 with the first adjustment in 2020.
SAY NO TO NORTH JERSEY CASINOS
The GVCC is a member of a coalition formed to say NO to
North Jersey Casinos, as we believe it will hurt the southern
New Jersey regions economyincreasing unemployment
and foreclosure rates.
On Election Day, November 8, NJ voters will vote whether
to amend the Constitution to allow up to two casinos to be
built in North Jersey. We urge you to vote NO and join our
efforts to defeat the ballot question.
Visit the Coalitions website at nonorthjerseycasinos.com
for more information and join the Coalition!

GREATER VINELAND
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
2115 S. Delsea Dr.
Vineland, NJ 08360
Phone (856) 691-7400
Fax (856) 691-2113
www.vinelandchamber.org
info@vinelandchamber.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Dawn Hunter
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT:
Victor LaTorre
LaTorre Hardware
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT:
Jeff George
Merrill Lynch
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT:
Frank Guaracini, III
Franks Realty
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Keith Baldosaro
South Jersey Litho
Pete Capizola
Newfield National Bank
Ginger Chase
Sir Speedy of Vineland
Dina Rossi Elliott, Ed. D
Cumberland County Technical
Education Center
Scott Fransko
Max Communications, Inc.
Kevin Gibala
TD Bank
Joseph Isabella
Vineland Municipal Utilities
Barbara Jones
Servpro of Cumberland County
Leslie Jones
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
of Vineland
Peter Kaprielyan
Inspira Health Network
Stacey Lilliston
Lilliston Ford
Donna Perez

Wells Fargo Advisors


Aaron Price
Family Medical Equipment

Kevin Pustizzi
Clearbridge Media / SNJ Today
Nicholas Scardino
BB&T
Dave Surdam
Chemglass Life Sciences, LLC
TREASURER:
Steve Testa
Romano, Hearing, Testa & Knorr, CPAs, P.A.
SOLICITOR:
Michael Benson
Buonadonna & Benson, P.C.
PUBLISHER:
SNJ Today / The Grapevine

influence & recognition


Working towards a united vision with other key community organizations. Using all
available tools to promote businesses and the GVCC.

Member
Renewals

GP Fine Arts
Gruccio, Pepper, DeSanto & Ruth P.A.
H.W.S. and Associates
J.W. Pedersen, Architect

Achieve Physical Therapy &


Fitness LLC
Allen Associates
Appliances Plus Video
BB&T
Bob Morgan Entertainment
Copiers Plus

Merighi's Savoy Inn


Newfield National Bank
OceanFirst Bank
Penn Lincoln Mobile Home Park, LLC

1370 S Main Rd
Magnolia Court Shopping Center
Vineland 856-692-0372

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South Jersey Business Cooperative
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Cumberland County Government

Thomas H. Heist Insurance


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Cumberland County Habitat for


Humanity

Turf Construction Co., Inc.

Listening
Understanding
Caring

Vineland Board of Education

Knowing how to help

Cranberry Run
Cumberland County College

Dan Ayars Landscaping LLC

Stefano Performing Arts Foundation

Days Inn Vineland

Vineland Downtown Improvement


District

English Sewage Disposal, Inc.

Vineland Rotary Club

Fabbri Builders, Inc.

Wells Fargo Advisors

New Members
Mauros on the Ave
Classification: Restaurants
830 E. Landis Ave.
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-500-6628
James Mauro
www.maurosontheave.com

Springtime Sparkle Cleaning


Service, LLC
Classification: Cleaning Service
PO Box 2731
Vineland, NJ 08362-2731
609-433-3026
Joe Mauro
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Your Community
Mental Health Caregiver
The Guidance Center is the areas
primary mental health support agency,
providing compassionate, professional
care for individuals and families with
mental health needs.
For more information or to make an
appointment, please call (856) 825-6810.

2038 Carmel Road r P.O. Box 808 r Millville, NJ 08332

(856) 825-6810 r www.ccgcnj.org


Crisis Hotline
(856) 455-5555 available 24/7

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influence & recognition


Working towards a united vision with other key community organizations. Using all available tools to promote businesses and the GVCC.

Local College Planning Company


Earns 2016 Small Business Award
College Funding Authority, a Millville-based company
owned by Vineland resident Gerald Covella, was one of just
20 businesses across the South Jersey region honored by SJ
Biz Magazine in its October 2016 as a recipient of its 2016
Small Business Award.
In its cover story Small But Mighty: 20 Small Businesses
That Are Making a Splash in South Jersey, SJ Biz pays tribute to 20 influential businesses, those with fewer than 50
employees, who are making a significant impact on our
community. Mahatma Gandhi once said, A small body of
determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their
mission can alter the course of history.
As the SJ Biz editors wrote, this years Small Business
Award winners work every day to utilize every tool at their
disposal to drive their industries forward and improve the
lives and livelihoods of those who live and work here.
At College Funding Authority,
Covella and his small staff follow a
simple yet powerful calling. Our
belief is that every student is entitled to the gift of a college education, Covella said, and, by assisting the students, parents and
guardians throughout the process,
we are able to define specific shortand long-term plans to fund the
cost of school while ensuring families are not financially devastated
by the impact of college costs.
Make no mistake, the cost of
college can be catastrophic, Covella

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NOVEMBER 2016

CCC Seeks Distinguished


Alumni Nominations
Cumberland County College is looking for alumni who have excelled academically and professionally, and who
have contributed demonstrably to their
communities. The Alumni Office is
accepting nominations for the
Distinguished Alumni honor for its 50th
anniversary induction. The new
Distinguished Alumni are inducted at a
special ceremony in the theatre on
campus. The criteria to be a candidate
for the honor are:
The nominee successfully completed a minimum of 60 semester hours at
Cumberland County College.
The nominee is making or has made
a demonstrable contribution to the
community through professional
achievements or community service.
The nominee is not a member of
the current selection committee.
To nominate yourself or another
individual, send the individuals name,
a brief description of professional
achievements and community service,
and his or her contact information to
ethompson2@cccnj.edu or mail infor-

added. Our biggest concern is seeing many, many families


enter into the process without understanding all the elements involved in getting a student successfully through
college and into the workforce. By helping them understand
the system and coaching them through the process, we can
help families make more informed decisions about the
choice of school and as it relates to career goals while creating a plan to maximize potential financial aid.
College Funding Authority was founded in 2013 and to
date has helped families not only in South Jersey but across
the tri-state area with student positioning and funding
strategies. The staff at CFA sponsors free community workshops and also provides free personal consultations to help
parents who are seeking the proper direction through the
college choice and funding process.
We are certainly honored to be one of this years award
winners, Covella said. We are grateful that the folks at the
magazine recognize our passion for the work we do. It
means a great deal to all our employees.
To read the SJ Biz article, visit
southjerseybiz.net and click the
link to the October 2016 issue of
the magazine.
For more information about
the services provided by College
Funding Authorityor to register
for a free workshop or consultationcall 856-690-1999 or visit
collegefundingauthority.com.

mation to the CCC Alumni Office, PO


Box 1500, Vineland, NJ 08362-1500.
For more information, contact Erin
Thompson at 856-200-4556.

Volunteers Needed in
Cumberland County
Heartland Hospice is searching for
volunteers interested in committing
their time to hospice patients and their
families in Cumberland County.
Volunteer training is flexible and is
offered throughout the year.
Cumberland County volunteers will
be placed close to their homes in order
to support families such as staying a few
hours with patients so family members
can get rest; reading, or providing a
comforting touch; playing or singing
soothing music to patients; keeping
watch over patients in their final hours;
providing a friendly visit to lift a patients
spirits; and providing special veteran
volunteer support to patients who are
veterans. Certified Pet Visitors are also
needed to support these families.
For more information, or to register
for the next training session, contact
volunteer services at 609-641-4675.

College Funding Authority is owned


by Gerald Covella, seated. He is also
assisted by counselors Lorinda
Jarvis and Dave Raudenbush.

Volunteers, Donations Sought


by Project Thanksgiving
The 8th annual Project Thanksgiving
is scheduled for Saturday, November 19,
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be supporting
Food Bank of SJ in Gloucester County,
and Salvation Army in Cumberland
County. Frozen turkeys, cash and checks
(payable to either Food Bank of SJ or
Salvation Army) will be collected by a
team of volunteers throughout the day
at these locations: ShopRites in Mullica
Hill, Sewell, Bridgeton, Millville and
Vineland; and Franklin Bank in
Woolwich Township and Franklinville.
Last year, Project Thanksgiving collected 1,200 turkeys. This years goal is
to break that record. Volunteers are
needed on Saturday, November 19 (collection day). If your business is interested, submit your corporate name and
you may start a collection at your facility. Cost is $20 per turkey. Make checks
payable to Salvation Army Vineland
Corps; write Project Thanksgiving on
the check. Mail checks to The Mail
Room, Attn: Steve Plevins, 1370 S. Main
Rd., PMB #113, Vineland, NJ 08360. If
questions, call Plevins at 856-558-3825.

State of the
County & Business
Expo Held at CCC
The Cumberland County
Improvement Authority partnered
with the chambers of commerce for
the Vineland, Millville and Bridgeton
areas as well as the Chamber by the
Bay to present the annual State of the
County & Business Expo on Tuesday,
October 18 at the Cumberland County
College Luciano Conference Center
and Theater.

The event began with a continental


breakfast, networking and expo in the
conference center. Next, attendees
moved into the theater to hear
speeches by Freeholder Deputy
Director Darlene Barber, CCIA
Executive Director Gerard Velazquez,
Workforce Development Executive
Director Allison Spinelli, CCTEC
Superintendent Dr. Dina Rossi-Elliott,
CCC President Dr. Yves SalomonFernandez (keynote speaker) and closing remarks by Freeholder Director Joe
Derella.

Barber

Velazquez

Spinelli

Rossi-Elliott

Salomon-Fernandez

Derella

partnerships
Acting as the liaison with community partners and elected officials at all levels.

Meet & Greet at


Double Eagle Saloon
The GVCCs Meet & Greet was held most
recently on Thursday, October 27, at Double
Eagle Saloon.
The next Meet & Greet is scheduled for
Wednesday, November 30, at South Jersey
Federal Credit Union (106 W. Landis Ave.).

We are always looking for great venues to host our monthly Meet & Greet events.
You need to have space to accommodate approximately 50 people. They are held on
various days of the week from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The host provides some light refreshments. The GVCC promotes the Meet & Greet event to members and handles registration. Its a great way to promote your business to other members!
If interested in hosting, call 856-691-7400 or e-mail info@vinelandchamber.org.

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Host a GVCC Meet & Greet

partnerships
Acting as the liaison with community partners and elected officials at all levels.

Member Events
(see pg. 1 for
Chamber events)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
CC HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
2016 VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION GALA.
610 p.m. Greenview Inn at
Eastlyn Golf Course, 4049 Italia
Ave., Vineland. Tickets $65 per
person or 2 for $120, available
online at goo.gl/V9RAFZ. For
more info, contact 856-563-0292.

Group Health
Insurance Solutions

Helping Local Businesses Offer


COMPETITIVE, QUALITY
BENEFITS PACKAGES
856.825.3271

Celebrating 15 Years!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
LEVOY THEATRE: JIM MESSINA.

PremiumEmployeeBenefits.com

8 p.m. levoy.net

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
LEVOY THEATRE PRESENTS
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL:
MUSTANG.
6 p.m. For tickets, call 856-6964555. Tickets may also be purchased at the door

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
ESSENTIAL OIL & AROMATHERAPY CLASS.
Relieve Pain & Inflammation with oils that work on Muscle,
Nerve and Bone Pain. 6-7:30 p.m. 1317 S. Main Rd #2B, Vineland,
NJ. Presented by Janet Sacco. Cost $10. To register, call Janet at
609-774-3028.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
ESSENTIAL OIL & AROMATHERAPY CLASS.
Reviving Your Respiratory System: Sinus Congestion, Seasonal
Allergies & Stress Relief. 6:30-8 p.m. 1317 S. Main Rd #2B,
Vineland, NJ. Presented by Wayne Mesiano, MS, L.Ac. Cost $10.
To register, call Wayne at 856-690-8999 by Nov. 11.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
SMALL BUSINESS COOPERATIVE
FOCUS GROUP PRESENTED BY
THE RETAIL, HOSPITALITY &
TOURISM TALENT NETWORK.
45 p.m. Stockton University
Campus Center, 101 Vera King
Farris Dr, Galloway, Meeting Rm.
2. The Talent Network invites you
to participate in a focus group
for small businesses located in
Atlantic, Cape May, and
Cumberland counties. If interested, e-mail Danielle.Martin
@Stockton.edu

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
CUMB. CO. PROSECUTOR'S
OFFICE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERIES.
68 p.m. Law enforcement officials will meet with community
members to discuss topics that
affect all of us. Meetings are at
the Cumb. Co. College Luciano
Center. Register by e-mail to
markan@co.cumberland.nj.us or
visit communityengagementseries.com

NOVEMBER 1113, 1720


LEVOY THEATRE: BRIGADOON.
7:30 p.m. levoy.net

MEMBER SHOWCASE SEMINAR


NOVEMBER 16 WEDNESDAY
GVCC SEMINAR PRESENTED BY THOMAS HEIST INSURANCE BASIC INSURANCE 101.

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NOVEMBER 2016

Presented by Ann Fagotti of Thomas Heist Insurance


Do you understand your homeowners and auto insurance coverages?
Come to our FREE Basic Insurance 101 seminar on November 16
910 a.m. at the chamber office. Join us for bagels, cream cheese and
coffee. Please bring your current homeowners and auto insurance
declaration pages for both policies. These pages show your current
policy dates and current insurance coverages. It will also list your
name, address and policy number. Ann will give you an insurance
analysis and quotes that will cost you NOTHING. Drop your business
card in the bowl for a chance to win a FREE Gift Card.

101 W. Elmer Road Vineland, NJ 08360


(856) 696-2525 (877) 590-8866 (toll free)
www.bayatlanticfcu.org




FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
BAY ATLANTIC SYMPHONY FREE
VETERANS DAY CONCERT.
7 p.m. Stockton Performing Arts
Center,101 Vera King Farris Dr.,
Galloway. Tickets on a first come
first served basis by calling the
Stockton Performing Arts Center
at 609-652-9000.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
VRDC PRESENTS DESIGNER
HANDBAG BINGO FOR
DANCERS.
7 p.m. Millville Elks Lodge, 1815
E. Broad St, Millville. $35 per person(no one under 18 years of age
is permitted by state law)
Reservations must be completed
prior to event. Contact VRDC at
856-691-6059.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
VDID MAINSTREET HOLIDAY
PARADE.
Rain Date: Sunday, November 27

Veterans Appreciation Day at MAAFM


The Millville Army Air Field Museum (MAAFM), along with
area high school students and community groups, will pay tribute
to our nations veterans on Saturday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m., at the Museums 15th annual Veterans Appreciation Day at
Millville Airport. All veterans are invited to attend and be honored. The event is free of charge and open to the public.
The 2016 Veterans Appreciation Day ceremony will feature
guest speaker WWII Veteran Charles Osborne, of Laurel Springs, NJ, who was a P-47 Thunderbolt
pilot who trained at the Millville base in 1944 and went on to fly 26 combat missions in Europe.
The Museum expects a number of area WWII veterans to attend, and veterans of all American
conflicts are invited and encouraged to be part of this special day. Keeping with tradition, the event
will also feature student re-enactors and youth members of the civil air patrol.
The days activities feature a FREE Canteen lunch for all visitors, sponsored by Vernas Flight Line
Restaurant and Catering, that donates all of the food and drinks for the event. Special thanks to both
Vernas Flight Line and to South Jersey Paper Products for donating paper products. Displays and reenactments will continue until 3pm.
WWII veterans Owen Garrison, U.S. Navy (left), with Ralph Williams, U.S. Army have time to relax and share
stories at Veterans Appreciation Day 2015.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
LEVOY THEATRE PRESENTS NJ BALLET
NUTCRACKER.
2 and 5 p.m. levoy.com

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
BBBS OF CUMB. & SALEM COUNTIES
"A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY" RISE &
SHINE BREAKFAST.
7:309 a.m. NJ Motorsports Park Officers
Club, 47 Warbird Dr, Millville. Contact
Cherell Eutzy-Watson at 856-6920916x102 or ceutzy@southjerseybigs.org

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
LEVOY THEATRE: TARTAN
TERRORS NORTH AMERICA'S PREMIER
"CELTIC" EVENT.
8 p.m. levoy.com

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
SEMINAR BY BRAD TORNBERG OF E3
CONSULTING. GVCC office at 3 p.m.
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National Career Development month is in November and


is designed to stress the importance of lifelong career
development. In honor of National Career Development
month, Cumberland County College would like to host
their sixth annual Career Development Job Fair.
The Job Fair will be held at Cumberland County College
in the Luciano Conference Center on Friday, November
11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The college invites employers to
participate at no cost and they will provide lunch for up
to two representatives from your business. This event will
be open to Cumberland County College students and the
surrounding community.

Shirley Burke

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relaxation and healing
with Reiki;
peace with meditation;
and moving forward in your life
with workshops and classes.
See website for details.

Come try us out.

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Reservations are required for a Job Fair table, as space is


limited and requires approval. If you are interested in
participating, register online at this link: bit.ly/2dxYwvl
If approved, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.
Please print the e-mail and bring it with you the day of
the event.
For more information: Reta Rios, Interim Director of
Career Services, 856-691-8600, ext. 1349 or
rrios@cccnj.edu

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Career Development Job Fair


at Cumberland County College

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Acting as the liaison with community partners and elected officials at all levels.

JOIN THE TEAM


KEEP IT CLEAN
We are pleased to report the following businesses have taken the pledge!
Crust N Krumbs Bakery
Cumberland County
College
Franks Realty Company
Friends and Family Diner
HealthSouth
Rehabilitation Hospital
Maturo Realty
Mauros on the Ave
Newfield National Bank
ServiceMaster to the Rescue
South Jersey Paper Products

Love Where You Live and join these


businesses take the pledge to keep
our community clean!
Contact the GVCC at 856-691-7400
or e-mail info@vinelandchamber.org
for a copy of the pledge form.

News & Views is the monthly newsletter of the


Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce.
Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce
2115 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, NJ 08360
856-691-7400 www.vinelandchamber.org

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NOVEMBER 2016

Giving
Thanks

F OR EV E RY MOM E N T
Life is full of moments to be thankful. We see it
every day, as patients and loved ones discover
the hope found within every small step and goal
achieved. This Thanksgiving holiday, take time
to give thanks for lifes special moments.

A Higher Level of Care


1237 West Sherman Avenue Vineland, NJ 08360
856 696-7100
healthsouthvineland.com

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Member-to Member Discounts


One of the benefits of belonging to
the Greater Vineland Chamber of
Commerce is the member-to-member
discounts. These discounts are offered
by a wide variety of GVCC members.
The savings from these discounts can
help pay for your GVCC annual membership and for members that offer discounts, it helps drive business their way.
This program is only one of the many
ways the GVCC helps you succeed!
As a member, ALL of your employees
are eligible to take advantage of this discount program. You must present your
GVCC 201 Discount Card to receive
these discounts.
Everyone in your organization can
benefit from your chamber membership! Some examples of Member-toMember Discounts include:
Bob Morgan Entertainment: 5%
discount on all events
Burger King/SMS Enterprises:10%
discount
CK Mesa Mainline Realty: Buyer
rebate to purchaser of residential
property.
Comcast (Commercial Accounts
Only): 1st month of Internet service

free. 1st month of cable TV service free.


All install fees waived for standard
installations. Call Ed Voluntad 609458-3865.
Computer Techline, LLC: 30 days
free I.T. support for qualified businesses.
Comtek Solutions, Inc.: 10%
Member Discount on Credit Card
Processing and Equipment.
Concept One Cleaning Systems,
Inc.: 10% discount to members for any
of the cleaning services. House and
office cleaning. Carpet, upholstery,
ceramic tile grout/floor steam cleaning.
Cooper Wellness Center: Free
weight loss consult + $25 off our physician-supervised Weight Loss program
Cumberland County Improvement
Authority: Free waste assessment for
chamber members within Cumberland
County.
Diamonds & Design: Mention this
newsletter and be pleasantly surprised
with a courtesy discount.
Donderos Diamonds and Fine
Jewelry: 10% discount (class rings and
repairs excluded) Maximum discount
$100.
Ehrlich Pest Control: 10% discount.

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