INSIDE H O M E & GA R D E N • B U RG E R R EC I P ES • 3/5 0 P L A N • FO O D, I N C . VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 21 | JULY 1, 2009 CONNECTING YOU { MICKEY BRANDT } T O V I N E L A N D . W E E K L Y. Visit us online www.grapevinenewspaper.com From marshes to marshmallows, fine glass to fossils, cowboys to cabooses, there’s so much to see in and around Cumberland County that we could only include a partial list of the fun and educational activities available. It may surprise you to know there are so many vacation experiences within a few miles of your home, but there are, so start planning. Here are the outlines of five sample days you can spend on a family “stay-cation” this summer. GLASS, ART, AND FLYING HIGH There is one area attraction where you could truly spend most of a day: WheatonArts in Millville, formerly known as Wheaton Village. The arts and cultural center hosts 60,000 visitors a year. Here’s what you can do there: • Call in advance to arrange a “Make Your Own” experience in paperweights, vases, or beadwork. • Tour the Museum of American Glass, which boasts the finest collection in the country. Be sure to get a “Millie the Mouse” game for your children to use. • Watch a glassblowing demonstration, held at 11 am, 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 pm. The glass studio is the heart of WheatonArts and can’t be missed. • Observe craftspeople at work in the ceramic, flameworking, and woodcarving studios. Continued on page 10 4th of July Fireworks Preceded by 7 p.m. concert Vineland’s Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4, will begin with a 7 p.m. concert by the Red, White & Blue Band at the Enrico Serra Band Shell in Giampetro Park. The free concert will be followed by the city’s annual fireworks display, staged from Vineland High School. 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Regarding the honorees, Aleardi said, “We send out a blast e-mail to everyone we know (hundreds) asking for their suggestions, and our staff works hard to get around and taste everything that’s been nominated. Our staff then chooses the winners. Sweet Life won not only for the taste of their cookies, but also because they come in different sizes (including half or quarter sizes) and we thought that was a very customer friendly perk to offer.” As for the selection of a cover image for their July issue, “We asked four bakeries to bake cakes and only one was chosen,” said Aleardi. She added that all of the bakeries prepared gorgeous cakes for consideration, but some didn’t work well for the magazine cover because they didn’t fit graphically with a headline and other text and graphic elements required for the cover. “Sweet Life’s cake was selected because they were smart enough to include the headline right on the cake and it was [otherwise] a beautiful cake.” This is the ninth year SJ Magazine has produced a Best of SJ issue and the magazine staff always follows up the Best of SJ publication with a party in October where the attendees get to sample the various bests. “We’ve already gotten [Sweet Life Bakery’s Stephen Wilson and Jill McClennen] to agree to bake a replica of the cake for our party in October and we’re really looking forward to it.” As the former editor of Atlantic City Magazine, which presented an annual Best of the Shore issue, I can tell you that “Best of” publications are very popular with readers, but they tend to be quite controversial. In my experience (and I’m sure The Grapevine’s managing editor Deb Ein will agree, since we worked together at Atlantic City Magazine), “Best of” issues were always more trouble than they were worth because you ended up angering more people than you honored. No matter how objective we were and how carefully we tried to make our selection process transparent and scientific, we always got complaints afterwards that our system was somehow “rigged.” Obviously, most of these allegations were made by people who did not win a “best of” category that they thought they should have won. Aleardi explained that SJ Magazine has a ready response for those who are not happy with the results announced in the Best of SJ issue. “They can simply vote for their favorites in our readers’ poll.” The readers’ poll comes out in August and the cutoff for voting (online at www.sjmagazine.net) is July 15. If you’ve got an insatiable sweet tooth, you should do yourself a favor and get your hands on some Sweet Life “Best of SJ” chocolate chip cookies or muffins. Of course, my favorite items to come out of their magic ovens are the brownies. I won’t call them Best of Vineland or use any such hyperbole—thankfully my days of making “Best Of” proclamations are over. Vineland is blessed with at least a half a dozen truly outstanding bakeries, and in my book, as long as you buy from local independent businesses, you are buying and experiencing the best Vineland has to offer. 5 Here Comes the Sun Avoid the temptation to catch up on your suntan. DEBORAH A. EIN 4,6, 24 Faces in the News 7-11 16 HOME & GARDEN Greenest Treatment Plant Landis Sewerage Authority aims to be just that. DENNIS PALMER High Efficiency Heating and Cooling and Water Heating Equipment Eligible for up to $1500 in Federal Tax Credits and up to $400 in Rebates 20 Victory Day Vinelanders raised a large sum of money in War bonds. VINCE FARINACCIO 21 22 26 Vintage Vineland Community Calendar DINING: Meal Planning 101 Our food columnist votes for a simplified food chain. STEPHEN WILSON Serving Vineland for over 100 years! 691-1950 State Lic. # 12089 29 Recipe Corner Tips and recipes for the 4th of July cookout. LISA DINUNZIO 30 32 Entertainment The 3/50 Plan Here’s a way to support the Landis Avenue shops. TODD NOON 32 33 34 Crossword In Our Schools REAL ESTATE: How Much House Can You Afford? With A Bang! WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | Summer Off Start Your { STAFF } MIKE EPIFANIO Editor & Publisher DEBORAH A. EIN Managing Editor LORI GOUDIE Art Director GAIL EPIFANIO Controller JACK EPIFANIO Distribution SHERRY MUNYAN Advertising Executive MARIE HALPIN-GALLO Advertising Executive PATTY ALI Graphic Designer MARYANNE BERTRAND Advertising Assistant Eyebrow Wax with Color Get your Loved One A Gift Certificate Today FREE HOURS exp. 07/07/09 The Grapevine 3660 E. Landis Ave. Vineland, NJ 08361 PHONE: 856-457-7815 • FAX: 856-457-7816 EMAIL: letters@grapevinenewspaper.com WEB: www.grapevinenewspaper.com The Grapevine is published on Wednesdays by Grapevine News Corp. Copyright © 2009. All rights reserved. the grapevine { 3 } Mon. - Wed. 9-5pm, Thurs. & Fri. 9-7pm Sat. 8:30-3pm & Sun., 9-1 pm WALK-INS WELCOME! NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY MIKE EPIFANIO Editor & Publisher 5006 E. Landis Ave.Vineland (856) 691-2202 I Faces in the News Century Savings Bank Donates to YMCA Century Savings Bank (CSB) recently donated $1,000 to the Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA in support of their “Strong Kids” Campaign. The donation will assist in providing children and families accessibility to a wide range of programs that Sun Promotes Cervini Sun National Bank has promoted Vineland resident Aimee Cervini to vice president, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) officer. She previously served as the assistant vice president, Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/BSA manager. Cervini joined Sun National Bank in 1999 and was integral in the development of the bank’s BSA program and the Enhanced Due Diligence Monitoring (EDD) system. Prior to joining Sun, she was with First Union and CoreStates Banks, also in Vineland. Cervini is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). She is an active member of the New Jersey Bankers Association’s Bank Secrecy Act committee, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and the Global Integrated Funds Transfer System user group. She also is an active member of the local Vineland community, where she is involved with the South Jersey Health Care Auxiliary and the Milanesi School Parent and Teachers Organization. In addition, she participates in fundraising events for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the American Heart Association and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. contribute to their overall health and wellbeing regardless of their ability to pay. “We are committed to ‘Community Banking Plus,’ which means giving back to the neighborhoods and residents we serve,” said Dave Hemple, President and CEO of Century Savings Bank. “As a part of the community, we are dedicated to maintaining a strong YMCA chapter in the Vineland area so that more kids and families can share in the YMCA experience” said Carol Musso, AVP and Branch Manager. Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA – accepts check from Century Savings Bank staff. Pictured, from left: Carol Musso, AVP and Branch Manager; Ron Rossi, President of the Cumberland Cape YMCA Board of Directors; George Steinbronn, Jr., Executive Director and CEO of Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA; David Hemple, CSB President and CEO and Jayne St. John, AVP and Branch Manager. 9U South Jersey Seminoles Are Champions GVACC Visits Trenton Members of the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs committee recently visited the State House in Trenton, where they met with 1st District Legislators, Senator Jeff Van Drew, Assemblyman Nelson Albano and Assemblyman Matthew Milam. The group also sat in on an Assembly voting session at which the Chamber was recognized for its 90th Anniversary with a joint legislative resolution presented by Assemblyman Milam. The Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce works on behalf of members to advance responsible public policy that ensures the business community has the resources, infrastructure, and opportunities to keep the region’s economy strong and growing. The Chamber’s Legislative Affairs committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m to discuss current policy and legislative issues that affect the business community. If you would like to become involved with the Chamber’s Legislative Affairs Committee, call the office at 691-7400. In the photo, from left: Assemblyman Nelson Albano, Kathy Farinaccio, Chamber Executive Director Paige Desiere, Legislative Affairs Chairman Dennis Palmer, Denise Jackson, and Assemblyman Matthew Milam. Baseball is definitely a team sport. This was exactly the case when the 9U South Jersey Seminoles won the Mt. Laurel Summer Slam! The 9U Seminoles made their presence known at Summer Slam tournament with a record of 5-0. This group of young men with the leadership of Head Coach Carlos Rodriguez, Coach Joe DeSimine and Coach Chuck Pinotti played hard-fought games to come out undefeated and on top. Pictured from top left: Coach DeSimine, Coach Pinotti, Guest Coach Juan Del Valle and Head Coach Rodrigez. Center row: Marcos Del Valle, Lou Pinotti, Sam Celebre, Tommy Stratoti, John Alongi, Sam Desimini, and Shawn Vasquez; Bottom: Tito Valentin, Julian DelValle, Jordan Rodriguez, Kyle Garrett, Jared DeWinne and Joshua Hood. For more information about this baseball club including stats and future tournaments visit www.southjerseyseminoles.com. More Faces in the News on pages 6 and 24 Make an impression before they get to the door. { 4 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 Your driveway should be your personalized welcome mat. 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EIN, MANAGING EDITOR } Here Comes the Sun We haven’t seen much sunshine lately, but “catching up” on your tan is a bad idea. his must be what it’s like to live in Seattle…or a tropical rainforest. With rain showers or thunderstorms a daily event these past several weeks, the subjects of sun exposure and skin cancer are not much talked about this summer. So far…. When the sun makes its grand debut this summer, we will be applying sunscreens with SPFs of anywhere from 15 to 100. Many women who grew up in the 1960s and 70s, as I did, will remember slathering themselves with baby oil in order to get that golden glow. When I think of that and just the overall sun we got as farm kids, it hardly gives me license to point any fingers. Then again, I recognize that it’s a whole T different world under the sun these days. To be exact, it’s a world of more harmful, unfiltered rays of sunshine. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the ozone layer is thinner than it’s ever been. Scientists predict that ozone depletion will peak in this decade and that the ozone layer will not return to 1979-1980 levels until around 2065. Ozone protects life on Earth by absorbing some of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. In the 1980s, scientists discovered that the ozone layer was thinning, which allows more UV radiation to reach the Earth’s surface. Higher UV levels can lead to overexposure of UV radiation and bad health effects, such as skin cancer. Ozone-eating chemicals, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and pesticides are mostly to blame, scientists agree. Countries around the world have seen the threats created by ozone depletion and agreed to a treaty called the Montreal Protocol. The treaty is helping the global community to stop making and using CFCs, so that nature can work to repair the ozone layer, although it will take most of our children’s lifetimes for that to happen. Meanwhile, the incidence of skin cancer in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. According to the American Cancer Society, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and one American dies every hour from the devastating disease. Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is also one of the fastest growing types of cancer in this country. Many dermatologists believe there may be a link between childhood sunburns and melanoma later in life. Melanoma cases in the United States have more than doubled in the past two decades. Non-melanoma skin cancers are less deadly than melanomas, but if left untreated, can cause serious health problems, and sometimes are fatal. More than 1.2 million Americans develop non-melanoma skin cancers annually while more than 1,900 die from them. There are two primary types of non-melanoma skin cancers—basal cell and squamous cell cancers. These two cancers have a cure rate as high as 95 percent, if detected and treated early. Other health effects of over-exposure to sun are premature aging of the skin, cataracts/other eye damage, and immune system suppression. No one is suggesting that you and your kids stay indoors the first half of this century, but understanding the risks and taking a few sensible precautions will help you enjoy the outdoors while lowering your chances of sun-related health problems later in life. Make sure to seek shade whenever possible, wear a hat, cover up, wear 99-100% UV-blocking sunglasses, and use sunscreen. Or you can, choose to stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., limiting your outdoor activities to the early morning or evening hours. Learn about some common misconceptions regarding UV exposure (through car windows, in tanning beds, etc.) by going to the American Cancer Society website and taking the Sun-Safety Quiz. I We reserve the right to limit quantities while quantities last. Not responsible for typographical errors. Products and prices may not be available. 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Committee recently presented checks totaling $12,000 to the University of Penn Cancer Research Center and the Lung Cancer Alliance at Landicini’s Restaurant. The donations were the proceeds of the Thunder on the Avenue Poker Run, was held May 30 in Vineland. Accepting the check from Steve Cardana, Event Coordinator, is Kathryn Sedan from the U of Penn and accepting the check from Rusty Hughes, Poker Run Coordinator, is Debbie Haugen for the Lung Cancer Alliance. Landicini’s Restaurant was proud to host the dinner. Congratulations To Christina Rose Castagnoli (left) and Amanda Renee Rivera on their June 24 ballet recital. Also, Happy Birthday wishes to Christina who turned 10 on June 13. Christina and Amanda are cousins who enjoy spending time together. Christina will be entering her sixth year of ballet classes and Amanda her second year, this September. Both are dedicated in all they do and we are so proud of them! 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Free water and moisture are essential for the development of Phytophthora blight. Excessive water in the form of rainfall or overhead irrigation can lead to Phytophthora blight problems in the home garden. Poorly drained soils, in which water is allowed to puddle on the soil surface can also lead to serious Phytophthora problems. Phytophthora blight can develop under a wide range of temperatures with rainfall and humidity playing an important part in its development. Infections in the home garden begin as root infections that develop into crown rot and stem infections causing plants to become wilted. Wilted plants eventually die as the fungus spreads to other susceptible hosts via root-to-root contact and by inoculum (ie. spores), which develop on the surface of crown and stem lesions. Spores can be spread to the canopy and fruit of infected hosts via wind or by splashing during rainfall and overhead irrigation events. PHYTOPHTHORA BLIGHT OF PUMPKIN Phytophthora blight can be a serious disease of pumpkin. Symptoms of Phytophthora blight on infected pumpkin are very similar to symptoms on summer squash. Infected plants may suddenly wilt and collapse. Symptoms on infected vines include water-soaked lesions where vines turn blackish-brown and have a slimey appearance. Late in the growing season Phytophthora blight may infect maturing green or ripe pumpkin fruit. Symptoms of Phytophthora blight on infected fruit include the production of masses of white, slimmy spores, which may develop on the undersides of infected fruit. As infection progresses, fruit will begin to become mushy and collapse. Spores from infected fruit may spread to other fruit and healthy plants via rainfall and through puddling water, which is slow to drain off the soil surface. Once fruit are infected they are no longer good and should not be harvested. 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PHYTOPHTHORA BLIGHT OF PEPPER AND EGGPLANT Phytophthora blight is a serious disease of pepper and eggplant in the home garden. Like Cucurbit crops, Phytophthora blight can infect all parts of pepper and eggplant leading to complete loss. Phytophthora blight can cause root, stem, and fruit rot in pepper and eggplant. Symptoms of crown rot include the development of blackishbrown lesions that start beneath the soil surface as a root rot and extend up the stem from the soil line as lesions develop. Under ideal conditions masses of white spores will develop on infected stems. Spores are splashed from plant to plant via rainfall and overhead irrigation and allowing water to puddle around the base of stems can exacerbate Phytophthora problems. Fruit can become infected by the aerial phase of Phytophthora blight. Spores from infected stems may splash up into the plant canopy causing lesions on leaves and fruit. BUCKEYE ROT OF TOMATO Buckeye rot affects immature green tomatoes that lay on the soil surface. On green fruit, buckeye rot will produce distinct brownish-black lesions that have a definite concentric or target-like appearance. In moist conditions, white fluffy fungal growth will develop on infected fruit. Over time, infected fruit will become soft and mushy. Excessively wet soils often lead to Buckeye rot problems. Staking, caging, or mulching tomato plants to keep fruit from coming into direct contact with the soil is a good way to reduce Buckeye rot. CONTROL MEASURES FOR PHYTOPHTHORA BLIGHT There are a number of cultural practices that can be used to help reduce Phytophthora in the home garden. The first cultural practice you can perform to reduce Phytophthora in the home garden is to remove old plant debris. 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Crop rotation is the primary means to help reduce Phytophthora blight in the home gar- VISIT OUR 5 ACRE SITE Coupon BUY 2 YARDS/TONS or more of Coupon MULCH or STONE AND RECEIVE Exp. 7-08-09 BUY 4 PERENNIALS GET THE 5th $10 OFF Excessive water in the form of rainfall or overhead irrigation can lead to Phytophthora blight problems in the home garden. den. Each year plant tomato, eggplant, pepper, and cucurbits in a new location away from areas where any of these crops have been grown in the past since these crops are all susceptible to Phytophthora. A minimum crop rotation of three years is considered essential to help reduce populations of soilborne fungi, such as Phytophthora. A second line of defense against Phytophthora blight is to alter the microclimate surrounding these crops. Fungi thrive in moist, humid conditions, in particularly on leaves that remain wet for long periods of time. 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Along with cultural practices, there are preventative chemical fungicides that can be used for Phytophthora blight control. Always read and follow directions on the label of the chemical control you are using. during wet or moist conditions, or in areas that have been well irrigated. Slugs and snails have rasping mouth parts, and damage plants by scraping plant tissue, leaving irregular-shaped holes in leaves, flowers, stems and fruit. During severe infestations, leaves may become shredded. Snails and slugs leave a clear or silvery slime trail on stones, walks, soil, plant foliage, and fruit, often seen before their damage is observed. DESCRIPTION Several species of slugs can be found in the garden. The gray garden slug (the smallest) is dull gray with black spots, and 1 to 2 inches long. The spotted garden slug is grayish with black spots or faint black longitudinal bands on its back, reaching almost 4 inches in length. 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Pitfall-type traps, such as “Garden Sentry*,” are commercially available. These are reusable plastic traps set in the ground and baited. Slugs and other pests fall in and are unable to escape. 10. Chickens, ducks, or geese will feed on slugs early in the morning, when slugs are active. CHEMICAL CONTROL: 1. Poison baits, called molluscicides, are available for slug and snail control in home gardens. Ready-to-use baits containing metaldehyde (Buggeta, Deadline) and carbaryl (Sevin Bait) are available at garden supply centers, hardware stores, etc. Baits are packaged in a foil-wrapped, sealed container to keep the bait fresh. Once opened, they should be used within 6 weeks, or the baits are no longer attractive to the slugs. Apply baits in the evening immediately after a rain or after irrigation the two garden snails have a rounded or globular spiral shell, while the decollate snail has a cone-shaped spiral shell. LIFE HISTORY Slugs and snails are found in moist, shaded locations, or areas that have many weeds or organic trash. Most species overwinter in the egg stage, hatching in early spring and feeding immediately. Most species live one season or less, and adults may deposit eggs throughout the season. NONCHEMICAL CONTROL: 1. Slug populations can be reduced by good garden sanitation (foliage, trash, and weed removal) to improve air movement and ventilation and to reduce moist habitats. Fruit-laden plants, such as tomatoes, should be staked to keep fruit from contacting the ground. Grow your garden in the sun, keeping it free of weeds, shrubbery, or compost. 2. Slugs are mainly a problem during a wet season or in the spring. Hand picking, especially at night or during early morning, is tedious but effective. 3. Since slugs and snails like to congregate in sheltered areas, place small, thick wooden boards on the soil surface of infested areas and check under them during the day to remove and destroy slugs. 4. Grapefruit skins can be placed in the garden upside down on the soil surface. Slugs are attracted to, and will congregate under them. Turn over and remove slugs each day. 5. Wood ashes can be sprinkled around plants to discourage slugs and snails. A ridge of ashes, 1 inch high and 3 inches wide, is an effective barrier. Rain or irrigation impairs the performance of Slugs are mainly a problem during a wet season or in spring. Hand picking, at night or during early morning, is tedious but effective. when slugs are active and when the pellets will stay moist. Effectiveness of baits may be increased by placing pellets under small, wooden boards in infested areas of the garden. 2. Pesticide sprays and dusts are generally ineffective, partially due to the protective layer of slime covering these pests. 3. Slugs are attracted to stale beer or malt. Bury pie tins in the soil so the lip is just below the soil surface, then fill with beer. Remove drowned slugs from the pans each morning. Empty the beer and refill every 3 to 4 days. NOTE: Adding flour to the stale beer or malt will make it sticky enough to trap the slugs. I Honda. Power you can count on. HRR216K2VXA Lawnmower $499 At work, home or play… † WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | HRX217K2HXA Lawnmower EU2000i Generator $729 † $999 † 12 MONTHS No Payments No Interest Option* See these products at the Honda Power Equipment Dealerships listed below. Vineland Rental Country, Inc. † Prices shown are manufacturer’s minimum advertised price. * The Honda Power Equipment Mastercard® card issued by Wells Fargo Financial National Bank is a dual-line credit card. 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Consult your local Yellow Pages. © 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. AH916-01-89441-3 the grapevine { 11 } Staycations Continued from cover • Tour exhibits at the Down Jersey Folklife Center that show how various ethnic groups have settled in, and shaped, the area. • Browse the many shops and galleries. During your Wheaton Arts day, you may want to spend time in the wellknown nearby Glasstown Arts District on High Street. Dozens of fine galleries, restaurants, boutiques, artist studios, and general merchandise stores line the downtown area. Note especially the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts and its rotating exhibits of works by local artists. Be sure to see the Village on High in the 500 block where artists of different media and vendors maintain small, eclectic cottages where they work and display their creations and wares. Stop at the Stepping Stone Café, even if it’s just to say hello to the penultimate optimist, owner Antoinette Bodine. Keep in mind, too, that there’s a huge celebration downtown on the third Friday evening (July 17 and August 21) of every month. A few miles away, the Army Air Field Museum, located at America’s first World War II defense airport in Millville, displays aviation material, featuring the noted P-47 Thunderbolt. Other exhibits show the Tuskegee Airmen, USO women, and artifacts from World War I, as well as from the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam. While at the airport, kids and adults alike would probably be thrilled with a plane ride over southern New Jersey. Big ing platforms, and hiking trails. Popular viewing platforms are at the Wetland Restoration Site in Port Norris, Thompson’s Beach Natural Viewing Area, and Bayside. Call 888-627-7437 for details and directions. There are about 20 other great birding sites like Bear Swamp, Egg Island/Turkey Point, and Peaslee wildlife management areas. For rare plants and wildlife, visit the 3,500-acre Manumuskin River Preserve. If you’re inclined, Fortescue is one good place for chartering a fishing boat to go out on the Delaware Bay for the morning or the day. Mauricetown, a restored 1700s fishing village at the mouth of the Maurice River is worth a tour and the nearby East Point Lighthouse stands guard surrounded by undisturbed marsh. Family-oriented restaurants in this portion of your stay-cation include Millville Queen on E. Broad Street in Millville and Port-Of-Call at the southern end of Route 55. The Cumberland County Tourism Department at 856-453-2177 can probably lead you to where you want to go. Its Web site is http://www.moretoffer.com. ALL ABOARD Kids love the 30-mile ride from Richland to Tuckahoe and back aboard the Cape May Seashore Line. You can ride coach or in a convenient café or luxurious lounge car. The times of operation are limited to every other Saturday, but it’s worth arranging. The roundtrip is a bit under two hours. The train stations are picturesque. Trains leave Richland at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dates are in the index to this article. Down the road from the train station is a Patcong Valley Model Railroad exhibit, where members work on and display their trains every Saturday until 1 p.m. Right next to the station is one of the more unusual stores in the region, called It’s A Toy Store. Frank and Robert Mosentoff have assembled room after room of vintage toys and memorabilia, plus new toys. Mockups of Spiderman, Betty Boop, and dozens of other pop culture icons adorn the crowded interior. There’s a TV view- The glassblowing demonstration at WheatonArts is not to be missed. Sky Aviation has the planes. It’s expensive, but many people enjoy seeing their home from the air along with wherever else you want to go. Call a few days ahead. 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Enforcement is as follows: 1 st Violation: Warning 2nd Violation: Warning 3rd Violation: $100 Fine 4th Violation: $250 Fine 5th Violation: Water Service will be shut off until Emergency is over There are exceptions for some new sod & seeding, as well as commercial use. Please refer to Ordinance No. 2008-63. Thank you for your cooperation. John A. Snidenbach, CPWM Superintendent Water Utility form one of the most beautiful watersheds in New Jersey. The best way to introduce yourself to the natural wonders is with a Maurice River Cruise on an open boat, The Joyce Ann, under the guidance of Capt. Dave Scherer. His two-hour trip to Mauricetown and back takes you through miles of gorgeous wild land and you’ll probably see an eagle or two along with many waterfowl, such as egrets and ospreys. It departs from Ware Avenue Municipal Dock in Millville. Children under 10 ride for free. If The Joyce Ann ride makes you want to see more of the forest and wetland area, you’re fortunate because Cumberland County encompasses huge tracts of wilderness, containing woods roads, view- City of Vineland WATER UTILITY 330 E. Walnut Road Vineland, New Jersey 08360 • (856) 794-4056 FAX (856) 794-6181 John A. Snidenbach, Superintendent ing area. Open Sat. 12-7 and also Wed., Thur. Fri., and Sun. The historic Renault Winery is about 10 miles from Richland in Egg Harbor City. It’s the country’s oldest continuously operated winery. Tours and tastings are available and there are many special events. A gourmet restaurant and golf course add to its appeal. 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Going back to where you started, just before Cowtown is Richmond’s Restaurant, which bills itself as “purveyors of classic and contemporary comfort food since 1894.” You feel like you’re dining in the 1950s and there are good children’s menu choices and 39 ice cream flavors. Manager Jessica Waddington recommends her “Molly the Mouse” sundae for the little ones—candies make up the face, with pretzel sticks for the whiskers. Then, go to the rodeo, this one located 2,000 miles east of Wyoming. Every Saturday night through September, the 55year-old Cowtown Rodeo shows you hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls competing in events like calf roping, bronc riding, steer wrestling, and bull riding. It’s a oneof-a-kind, thrilling family experience. HISTORY, ANIMALS, AND MARSHMALLOWS Museums are the order of your day if you choose to visit historic Bridgeton. There’s the South Jersey All Sports Museum that recognizes local athletes and George Woodruff Indian Museum (in the Public Library) that displays 25,000 arrowheads and other items as much as 10,000 years old. The Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center depicts the history of JapaneseAmericans and the hardship they suffered during World War II plus holds exhibits about the vibrant Seabrook community and internationally known Seabrook Farms. One of the region’s top attractions is the Cohanzick Zoo, New Jersey’s first zoo, which just celebrated its 75th anniversary. The Zoo is home to many exotic animals including two rare white Siberian tigers. Recent additions include wallabies, miniature kangaroos from Australia. The Out to Lunch and Sunday Concert events are popular. Nearby Greenwich is the site of the Cumberland County Prehistoric Museum, a one-room display of Stone Age tools, pottery, and marine fossils. There’s also the Gibbon House, a grand 1730 structure furnished with 18th and 19th century items. Before you start your day, try Angie’s Diner at 1 1/2 Broad Street in Bridgeton, a converted caboose that serves a good plain breakfast. Several authentic Mexican restaurants dot the downtown. A few miles north of Bridgeton, you can have much of the convenience of home with all the enjoyment of camping with a cabin rental at Parvin State Park. Sometimes they’re all booked, but calling two weeks in advance might land you one for a two-night minimum stay and up to two weeks in a quaint, furnished cottage on a lake with bunk beds, kitchen, bath with shower, picnic table, and barbecue grill. You probably won’t need the fireplace, but keep Parvin in mind for the fall. There are nature walks and exhibits that have been conducted by Paul Taylor for decades (he’s retired now, but known to conduct events regardless.) There’s a tent and trailer campground, beach, canoe/ kayak rentals, picnic groves, good fishing, and trails. Bring on the marshmallows. I Watch for our continuing series of “Staycation” ideas throughout the summer. Contact The Grapevine with your suggestions and ideas. Market Closed July 4 FRESH FO ODS MARKET MARKET SCHEDULE July 4 Market Closed for Holiday Pets on Parade - All pets welcomed! Pirate’s Treasure Hunt (for kids) Eco Day Cohanzick Zoo Vineland’s 148th Birthday Party! Children’s Clothesline Art Show July 11 July 18 { 14 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 & SPECIALT Y July 25 Aug 1 Aug 8 Aug 15 VINELAND TROLLEY VINELAND TROLLEY RIDE THE TROLLEY TO AND FROM THE MARKET FREE! Runs Landis Ave — Kidston Towers to WalMart This event is sponsored in part by VDID/Vineland Main Street. This ad has been paid for with funds approved for such use by the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority. INDEX OF MAJOR ATTRACTIONS WheatonArts – 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, 856-825-6800. www.wheatonvillage.org. Open Tue through Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: Adults $10, Seniors: $9, Students: $7, Children 5 and under: free. “Make Your Own” programs have fees ranging from $55-$135. No admission fee to visit shops only. Discount coupons are available on the Web and in promotional literature. Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts – 22 N. High Street Millville, 856825-4500. www.riverfrontcenter.org. Sun., Wed., and Thur. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. (later on Third Fridays), Sat. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Glasstown Arts District: 800-8874957. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com. Various hours for the different businesses, many are open Wed. through Sat. Clockwise from opposite page: Patcong Valley Model Railroaders in Richland, East Point Lighthouse, cabin at Parvin State Park, Bogarts Books on High Street in Millville and The Joyce Ann at a dock in Millville. Army Air Field Museum – 1 Leddon St., Millville, 856-327-2347. www.p47millville.org. Open Tue.-Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Big Sky Aviation – 103 Leddon St, Millville, 800-752-9207. www.bigskyaviation.net. $180 an hour (can fly for less time) for up to three people. Maurice River Cruises - 856-3271530 or 856-327-2016. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com/index.php?cod_cate g=73. Departures at 1 and 4 p.m. Fri., Sat., and Sun. Adults $20, Seniors $15, Children 10-16 $10, Under 10 – free. Coupons for a significant discount are available through downtown merchants. Cape May Seashore Lines — 1275 Harding Highway, Richland, 800-9842055. www.capemayseashorelines.org/richland.html. Online reservations accepted. Saturdays July 11 and 25, Aug. 8 and 22, Sept 12 and 26. Coach $15, ages 2-12, $10. Café and Lounge (all ages) $20. Village on High – 501 N. High St., Millville. Open 12-5 Thur. through Sun. Continued on next page Christ centered education at an affordable price. - Serving students in grades K4-12 Reaching the mind, the heart and the hands . . . for Christ! WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | Tuesday Tours Stop by & check us out! ENROLL NOW for the 2009-2010 school year. Don’t delay – limited space • • • • • • • Any Tuesday, 8am-4pm No appointment needed! K4 and K5 – Full day Elementary School (grades 1-5) Middle School (grades 6-8) High School (grades 9-12) The Cyber School@CCS (grades 3-12) CCS Non-Traditional Programs New Program…For Autistic & Cognitive Impaired Fully accredited by MSACS and ACSI Richard Monteleone c o n c e p t s a lo n Salon Fabrojae proudly welcomes the grapevine { 15 } ENROLL TODAY www.cccrusader.org admissions@cccrusader.org Cumberland Christian School 1100 W. Sherman Avenue ~ Vineland, NJ 856 - 696 - 1600, ext. 10 to our staff! Staycations Continued from previous page Historic Renault Winery Resort — 72 N. Bremen St., Egg Harbor City, 609965-2111. www.renaultwinery.com. Tour is $3 per person and includes tasting of eight varieties. Sun.-Thur. 11-4, Fri. 11-7, Sat. 11-8. Cowtown Flea Market – 780 Route 40, Pilesgrove, 856-769-3202. Open Tuesday and Saturday only, 8 am to 4 pm. Cowtown Rodeo – same address as Flea Market, 856-769-3200. www.cowtownrodeo.com. Saturday night 7:30 p.m. Adults $15, Children 12 and under $10, Under 2 free. Group rates available. Fort Mott State Park - 454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsvill, 856-935-3218. www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/p arks/fortmott.html. No admission fee. Closes at sunset. Ferry to Fort Delaware runs 10:30, 12:30, and 2:30 through Sept. 17. Adults $11, Seniors/military $10, Children 2-12 $6. No service Mon. and Tue. South Jersey All Sports Museum — Burt Ave., Bridgeton, 856-451-7300. www.co.cumberland.nj.us/content/171/ 217/836.aspx. Call for hours. Free. George Woodruff Indian Museum – 150 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, 856-451-2620. www.bridgetonlibrary.org/Museum.htm. Mon. and Fri. 10-5, Tue.-Thur. 10-8, Sat. 10-4. Docents available Sat. 11-2. Free Cohanzick Zoo —Mayor Aitken Dr., Bridgeton, 856-453-1658. www.cityofbridgeton.com/Recreation/zoo.htm. 95 daily. Free, donations accepted.. The Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center – Route 77, Upper Deerfield, 856-451-8393. www.seabrookeducation.org/. Mon.Thur 9-2. Free. Programs for 20 people or more: $100. Cumberland County Prehistorical Museum – 1461 Bridgeton Rd., Greenwich, 856-455-8141. www.cchistsoc.org/prehistorical-museum.html. Wed., Sat., Sun. 12-4. Free. Gibbon House – 960 Ye Greate St., Greenwich, 856-455-4055. www.co.cumberland.nj.us/content/171/ 217/834.aspx. Mon., Wed., Sat. 1-4 p.m. (weather permitting). $2, under 12: $1. Parvin State Park — 701 Almond Road, Pittsgrove, 856-358-8616 www.njparksandforests.org/parks/parvi n.html Beach open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., except closed on Wed. and Thur. $2 per person access. Campsites: $20/night. Four-bunk cabins: $45 per night, $315 per week. Six-bunk cabins: $65 per night, $455 per week. I I Official Words { DENNIS PALMER, EXEC. DIR., CHIEF ENG., LANDIS SEWERAGE AUTHORITY } The Greenest Treatment Plant The Landis Sewerage Authority aims to be just that for the State of New Jersey. Cohanzick Zoo Summer Camp Kids, are you looking for something exciting to do this summer? Parents, do you want to introduce your children to a fun and educational summer camp? The Cohanzick Zoo is holding its Annual Zoo Camp during the month of July. For $85 ($75 for Cohanzick Zoological Society Members), campers will receive a complimentary t-shirt and enjoy five days full of zoo adventure, including games, crafts, snacks and, of course, animals! Space is limited to 15 per session, so sign up soon. SESSIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Session 1: 5 and 6 year olds, July 6–10, 8AM-12PM Session 2: 5 and 6 year olds, July 6–10, 1PM-5PM { 16 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 Session 3: 7 and 8 year olds, July 13–17, 8AM-12PM Session 4: 7 and 8 year olds, July 13–17, 1PM-5PM Session 5: 9, 10, 11 year olds, July 20–24, 8AM-12PM Session 6: 9, 10, 11 year olds, July 20–24, 1PM-5PM Session 7: 12, 13, 14 year olds, July 27–31, 8AM-12PM Session 8: 12, 13, 14 year olds, July 27–31, 1PM-5PM Session 9: Junior Zoo Keeper Camp for Teens, 15, 16, 17, 18 year olds, August 3–7, 8AM-12PM For more information about Zoo Camp and registration forms, call Regina Davis at 856-453-1658 or download the registration form online at www.CityofBridgeton.com. he goal of the Landis Sewerage Authority (LSA) is to become the greenest wastewater treatment plant in New Jersey and reduce our carbon footprint to near zero. Perhaps there could even be a negative footprint through multiple reuse and recycling programs. The recent funding of a windmill by a Sustainable Jersey grant in the amount of $10,000 will complete our multimedia green energy program. We are part of the City of Vineland Sustainability Team that was appointed by Mayor Romano. The LSA is the largest facility in New Jersey that treats wastewater to a very high level of treatment and returns the water back to the aquifer through infiltration basins and spray irrigation. Most treatment plants discharge their treated wastewater to a stream, river or the ocean where it is lost. The LSA places the water back to the ground, from where it came. The plant produces wastewater solids that are high in nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus, due to our high level of treatment. Many facilities waste these solids by placing them in landfills or burning by incineration. The LSA has a 400-acre farm and utilizes these solids to T grow corn, hay and straw with a natural organic-based, wastewater solids-derived fertilizer. Crops are grown, carbon is removed from the air—all with a fertilizer that is not petroleum-based, as most fertilizers are. For the last two years, farm crop sales have exceeded $100,000, which helps stabilize the LSA user rates. In addition, the LSA has planted 150 acres of southern yellow pine, which also are fertilized with the wastewater solids, and they are removing carbon from the air as they grow. The plant has a Co-Generation engine, which is fueled by methane from the treatment process. This is a greenhouse gas that was wasted previously by being burned in a flare. Now the gas is collected, run through a clean-burning engine to produce 170kW net of electricity and 900,000BTU of hot water per hour, that is used in the plant. Currently under construction is a 2.3MW solar electric project, which is planned to be expanded to 4MW facility. This will be one of the largest land-based solar projects in New Jersey. This project is a joint Public/ Public/Private partnership between the City of Vineland Municipal Electric Utility, Landis Varicose Sewerage Authority and Conectiv. The last piece to our recycle, green and sustainability energy program is to install a windmill to help power our Administration Building. This recent grant is to help offset the construction costs for our facility, which has a proven tract record of recycle, reuse, greenhouse gas reduction, co-generation of power, carbon removal, and the site of a large solar power project. I Veins • • Featured on ? and WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | Reach Out To The Most Qualified Specialist Minimally Invasive Insurance covered 30 min. 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K K the grapevine { 17 } 20 Years Experience Mon-Fri 8:00 - 6:00 Sat. 8:30 - 5:30 • 856-765-0044 Union Lake Crossing Shopping Center (Facing ShopRite Market) LIMITED TIME OFFER $ 5 O a $25 purchase $ purchase with this with this ad Expires Expires 10/15/09 r We Are We Are Quality Shoes. Rea Quality Shoes. Reasonably Priced! t asonably Priced! l Invest in Your Community Bank Locally Celebrating Year Celebrating 75 Years of Service to the ears Service rs Community You Call Home Community You Call Home o Professional Images Nails Images Expert Ori tal Nail Care Expert Oriental Nail Care ient r Frank and Lynn Martini Martini Shoes Frank and Lynn Mart of Martini Shoes tini MARIO J. RUIZ MESA, A.A.I. MARIO J. RUIZ - MESA, A.A.I. U Martini Shoes, at 615 E. Landis Ave., had its birth Martini Shoes, at 615 E. Landis Ave., had its birth when my grandfather, Frank R. Martini, cobbler when my grandfather, Frank R. Martini, a cobbler from Italy, came to this countr y and started to sell from Italy, came to this country and started to sell shoes out of his house. shoes out of his house. Since those humble beginnings, we have Since those humble beginnings, we have a established family tradition of dedication to our established a family tradition of dedication to our cr a cra , experience, and individua lized customer experience, and individualized customer ser vice. service. We’re family shoe store, and we provide full line We’re a family shoe store, and we provide a full line of shoes, snea kers, work boots, and prom footwear, as of shoes, sneakers, work boots, and prom footwear, as well as orthopedic, medical, and diabetic footwear. well as orthopedic, medica l, and diabetic footwear. Art is part of my wife Lynn’s talents and her Art is part of my wife Lynn’s ta lents and her y artwork is also for sale here. artwork is also for sale here. What’s been going on in downtown Vineland is What’s been going on in downtown Vineland is super. It’s great to see Landis Avenue grow again. super. It’s great to see Landis Avenue grow again. I invite you to come see for yourself and join our family invite you to come see for yourself and join our family of dedicated customers. of dedicated customers. Like my grandfather, and my father a er him, I Like my grandfather, and my father er him, am proud to say, “I am Downtown Vineland.” am proud to say, “I am Downtown Vineland.” I founded DeSoto Jewelers, at 651 E. Landis Ave., founded DeSoto Jewelers, at 651 E. Landis Ave., a lmost 20 years ago, bringing with me my bilingual almost 20 years ago, bringing with me my bilingual abilities and the knowledge I gained working in the abilities and the k nowledge gained work ing in the the years, my business has come to be known for the years, my business h s come to be k nown for ha quality service. qualit y ser vice. Whether you want to buy ne jewelry or a watch, Whether you want to buy ne jewelr y or watch, have some jewelry appraised, sell jewelry or an estate have some jewelr y appraised, sell jewelr y or an estate collection, I can help you. I repair and customize collection, can help you. repair and customize jewelry on the premises, set diamonds while you wait, jewelr y on the premises, set diamonds while you wait, and do some minor repairs for you to pick up in a and do some minor repairs for you to pick up in couple of hours. couple of hours. It’s great seeing the positive changes in downtown It’s great seeing the positive changes in downtown Vineland. Like an old, ne watch, Landis Avenue Vineland. Like an old, ne watch, Landis Avenue seems to get better with age. If it’s been a while since seems to get better with age. If it’s been while since you’ve been downtown, I invite you to visit and see you’ve been downtown, invite you to visit and see why I am proud to say, “I am Downtown Vineland.” why am proud to say, “I am Downtown Vineland.” { 18 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 Martin Sh Martini Shoes a ni hoes The Brands You Want Brands You Want r s Jew er Je elers J wellers Jewelers We Buy We Buy Gold & Diamonds uy Diamonds Jewelry Watch Repairs Jewelry & Watch Repairs e While You Wait While You Wait 856-691-5688 856-691-5688 VINELAND VINELAND E D Enjoy th sweete side of life. Enjoy the sweeter side of life. the er FUEL HOUSE FUEL HOUSE U O e Co. Coffe 601 E. Landis Ave. (Behind Wells Fargo) Landis Ave. (Behind Wells Fargo) QUAL Y MUFFLER QUALITY MUFFLE UALIT LIT ER & BRAKE BRAKE R I have been the owner and broker of Vineland have been the owner and broker of Vineland and have served as a realtor in Vineland for 26 years. and have ser ved as realtor in Vineland for 26 years. Vineland Realty is a commercial real estate rm with Vineland Realty is commercia l rea l estate rm with Whether you want to buy a property or rent, any of Whether you want to buy propert y or rent, any of my ve salespeople or I can give you the personalized my ve sa lespeople or can give you the personalized service you deserve. If you want to meet with us to ser vice you deser ve. If you want to meet with us to do a home evaluation or to go over your needs for a do home evaluation or to go over your needs for rental you’re seeking, you can walk right in and we’ll renta l you’re seek ing, you can wa lk right in and we’ ll be glad to serve you. We’re totally computerized and be glad to ser ve you. We’re totally computerized and can locate that dream house for you. can locate that dream house for you. 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WIPE OUT: I Historical Vineland { VINCE FARINACCIO } Victory Day The day brought residents together to raise a large sum of money in sales of War Bonds and Saving Stamps. ineland for Victory Day” proclaimed the local ads. National newspapers referred to it as the “Vineland Plan.” No matter what they chose to call it, these terms applied to the Borough’s patriotic response to the country’s entrance into World War II and its unyielding support for the war effort. On Memorial Day, May 29, 1942, nearly six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Vineland organized its own retaliatory campaign against the Axis powers by putting together a day dedicated to our troops’ victory. The day centered on two events, an afternoon parade and an evening dance, to bring residents together for the purpose of raising what was originally expected to be $50,000 in sales of War Bonds and Saving Stamps. STOP SHERIFF SALE BANKRUPTCY IS YOUR LEGAL BAILOUT! Listen to Seymour Wasserstrum Esq. Live on the Radio Every Thursday Night From 8-9 pm on 92.1 FM Helping people wipe out their bills - since 1973 205 Landis Ave., Vineland www.wipeoutyourbillstoday.com $100 OFF w/this ad - CR We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for Bankruptcy Code. “V Seymour Wasserstrum, Esq. SEYMOUR WASSERSTRUM Esq. -Bankruptcy Attorney- 856-696-8300 The idea for this one-day celebration originated at the suggestion of Franklin Lamb, a Vineland native and special consultant to the Retail Advisory Committee of the U. S. Treasury. Vineland merchants agreed to promote the sale of bonds and stamps in their stores, which would remain open until 10 p.m., while, in an unprecedented move, banks agreed to open from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Merchants, in ads placed in the May 28 edition of the Times Journal, encouraged consumers to purchase bonds and stamps over store merchandise. The day prior to the festivities, the center of town was decorated in flags and red, white and blue streamers. Sidewalk booths adorned in bunting had been set up for Red Cross volunteers and others to sell the bonds and stamps. Word of the fundraiser had spread throughout the country and national media was focused on Vineland, with reporters and photographers from leading news services poised to cover the event. It was announced that Don McNeill’s national radio show Breakfast Club, heard locally on WFIL and WJZ, would publicize Victory Day. New Jersey Governor Select from over 300 Pieces to Create Your Own Masterpiece At LaTorre Hardware A “Paint Your Own” Pottery Studio Before Fun After Fun { 20 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 Join Carmie for Christmas in July Selected items for the month of July 50% OFF 1607 S. Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360 Open Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 6pm • Thursday 12 - 8pm Friday 12 Noon - 6pm • Saturday 10am - 4pm • Closed Sunday & Monday. 856-691-3637 www.carmiespotterypaintworks.com VINTAGE VINELAND Charles Edison commended the Borough and Township on their efforts. Before the Victory Day proceedings were underway, the Times Journal reported that the projected goal of $50,000 for the War Bonds and Saving Stamps sales had been readjusted to a lofty half million dollars. Chairman of the Vineland for Victory Day Committee A. B. D’Ippolito even predicted that the end results would exceed that figure. The Times Journal reported that on May 29 the parade began at 2:15 p.m. Area children were the prominent feature of the event, which included representatives of the student bodies of both public and parochial schools in Vineland and Landis Township. The students were joined by Red Cross nurses, patriotic and civic organizations, a wingless airplane and several horse-drawn vehicles. The parade traveled on Landis Avenue from East Avenue to Fourth Street and back. Peggy French, a star of Broadway musicals and comedies, was guest of honor, marching in the parade and later appearing at the reviewing stand to promote the purchase of bonds and stamps. Mayor John C. Gittone served as parade marshal. The Colonial Ballroom was the site of the evening festivities, dubbed a “Victory Ball.” In keeping with the purpose of the day’s celebration, admission to the event was the purchase of a least a dollar’s worth of War Stamps. The dance began at 9 p.m. with Enrico Serra’s orchestra providing the entertainment before a midnight jam with Frank Testa’s Orchestra. The Retail Advisory Committee of the U. S. Treasury ordered 4,000 copies of the Victory Day edition of the Times Journal in order to send them to other areas of the country to promote Vineland’s accomplishment and to encourage similar events. By June 1, 1942, Vineland had earned the praise and congratulations of the rest of the nation through news articles, editorials and radio broadcasts. And the final tally of the Victory Day sales? It turns out that D’Ippolito’s prediction was correct. The Times Journal reported that a total of $618,773 bonds and stamps were purchased. That’s more than 12 times the original goal set. Whether you refer to this day as “Vineland for Victory Day” or the “Vineland Plan” or simply “Victory Day” doesn’t seem to matter. Each is the equivalent of success. I Who Is She? Maybe a great-great aunt on your father’s side? Over the years, the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society has acquired many old-time images. Kate Harbold, at the Society, is busy cataloging the photos from Vineland’s rich past, but she needs the help of The Grapevine readers in identifying the people and places captured on film so long ago. If you know something about this portrait, we ask that you contact either Harbold at the Society or use the contact information on page 3 to inform us. The mission of the VHAS is to acquire, maintain, and preserve Vineland’s history. The Society was founded in 1864, just three years after the establishment of the town of Vineland. It is the second oldest historical society in New Jersey, second only to the New Jersey Historical Society. The VHAS consists of a museum, library, and archives, open to the public on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m., same hours Tuesday through Friday for research. It is located at 108 South Seventh Street, Vineland (691-1111). Getting Divorced? Bonnie L. Laube, Esq. 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Now Offering Group Springboard Classes Bi r t h d a y Pa r t y P a c k a g e s Gi ft Cert ifi cat es Availab le $5.00 until 5PM • $6.00 5PM to Close South Lincoln Ave. Learn more about cataract surgery. Register with Stacey, Nurse Manager at 691-8188 ext. 272. Fund Raising Opportunities for your school or organization The springboard offers progressive spring resistance to complement the movement of the body for maximum fitness. You will achieve a deeper core engagement than is possible with traditional Pilates mat work. THURSDAY, JULY 2 Photographic Society Meeting. Newfield Senior Center, Catawba Ave. and Church St, Newfield. New members welcome. 7:30 p.m. 794-2528 or 691-4563. JULY 6 THROUGH 11 Cumberland County Fair. Fairgrounds, Carmel Rd., Millville. 4-H & Open Class exhibits, farm machinery, animal exhibits, Group of 4 includes a round of golf, hotdog or nachos and (1) soda for $25 73 Landis Ave. Upper Deerfield Twp. Located next to Rita’s Water Ice July 1 - July 29 (5 pm - Close) Wednesday N ig h t S p ec i a l FREE MEN’S PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING will occur on Saturday, July 11 at 9 a.m, at South Jersey Healthcare’s Bridgeton Health Center, 333 Irving Avenue, Fourth floor in Bridgeton. All are invited to attend and learn about PSA testing and prostate cancer screenings. If you do not have health insurance and would like to attend, RSVP to Christine Gregory at 575-4436. WANTED: VENDORS FOR INDOOR FLEA MARKET: Spaces are available for $15. Bring your own table (some tables will be available on a first come, first serve basis). Sale will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Eighth and Wood streets, 8 a.m-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. Set-up time is 7 a.m. for all vendors. Avena Coin & Jewelry will be purchasing gold and silver items. To reserve a space, call 691-1589. Classes starting soon… Space is limited to 4 per class. Call now to reserve your place. 856-453-PUTT (7888) www.landislinks.com Hours: 11 am-10pm Daily (856) 213-6365 Lincoln Plaza • 3722 E. Landis Ave. VINELAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1969 has planned its 40-year reunion for Saturday, November 28, from 7 to 11 p.m., at Centerton Country Club, 1022 Almond Road, Pittsgrove. Tickets are $69 per person. Additional information can be found at: www.vhsclassof69.com If you are a member of the class of 1969 or know of someone who is, send any of the following information—name, address, email, or telephone number— to: rocknangel@cccnj.edu Don’t know what to do with your Cumberland County Does… shrink wrap? A RIBBON-CUTTING on Saturday, June 20, marked the grand opening of the fifth annual Fresh and Specialty Foods Market, which takes place on the 700 block of Landis Avenue in Vineland from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each Saturday (except July 4) through August 15. The Market, which features fresh produce, craft vendors and other exhibitors, as well as weekly special attractions, is THINK CHRISTMAS! St. Isodore’s Church is sponsoring a New York bus trip to Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular. The trip is scheduled for December 5 and includes orchestra seating for a 2 p.m. matinee, dinner in the city at Salmon River, as well as bus transportation. Cost is $185 per person. Reservations and a nonrefundable $75 deposit are being taken by Arlene at 696-2362. { 22 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 To prepare the shrink wrap for recycling, remove doors, zippers, vents, nylon stripping, etc. and other non-shrink wrap materials and roll into a 4’-5’ wide bundle, keeping it free from dirt and other debris. To secure the roll, tie it with a strip of shrink wrap. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The West Jersey Grove Association’s Annual New Jersey Peach Festival will be held Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Malaga Camp Meeting (4400 N. Delsea Drive) in Newfield. Highlights include the Lil Miss and Mr. Peach Contest, live entertainment, games, and some “peachy” baked goods and treats. Admission is free, but you’ll want to ante up $5 ($3 for kids 10 and under) for the signature Peach Festival special cake topped with fresh peaches and whipped topping. Proceeds will go toward upgrading and maintaining the camp buildings. Call 466-0288. sponsored by the Vineland Downtown Improvement District (VDID)/Main Street Vineland and Sun National Bank. Sun National Bank has been a partner for all five years, having donated a total of $15,000 to help revitalize downtown Vineland. Pictured from left: Judy Johnson, Sun Regional VP of Southwest Division; Diane Sacco, Sun VP and Community Banking Center Manager and VDID/Main Street Board of Directors Vice-Chair; Bob Romano, Vineland Mayor; Gary Galloway, VDID/Main Street Board of Directors Chair and owner of Rental Country; Todd Noon, VDID/Main Street Vineland Executive Director. amusement rides, fireworks on the 4th of July and demolition derbies on Monday and Saturday. Kids Day on Wednesday, Gates open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 4 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, at 11 a.m. Admission $5, kids $4. Free parking. 825-3820 hot dogs, barbecue chicken, sausage and peppers). An appearance by a Russian Balalaika Orchestra accompanied by folk dancers. 1 p.m. Free Admission. Visit www.holytrinitychurch.us FISHING FOR FUN AND PRIZES JULY 1 DEADLINE 22nd Annual Delaware Bay Fishing Tournament. With more than $12,000 in cash and prizes, the tournament is scheduled for Saturday July 11 (if minimum tournament field is entered by the cutoff date). Prizes presented in three categories—bluefish, weakfish and flounder. Prizes are $2,000 for first place in each category, $1,000 for second and $500 for third. Entry fee $100 per boat; each boat allowed a maximum of five fisherman on board. In addition to tournament day, is the popular Captain’s Night, scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, at Gia’s Suburban House in Bridgeton. The tournament is sponsored by the Bridgeton-Cumberland Tourist Association and the Cumberland County Recreation Commission. For additional details please call the Recreation Commission office at 453-2184. SUNDAY, JULY 19 Hermandad Latina Block Party. 410 Montrose St. Free food, beverages, and entertainment. 364-0247. WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Planning Board Meeting. Council Chambers, City Hall, Seventh and Wood sts. 7:30 p.m. GOLF, SPORTS, ETC. SATURDAY, JULY 11 Fresh and Specialty Foods Market/Pets on Parade. 700 block of Landis Ave. 8 a.m.-noon. p.m. each Saturday through August 15. Vendors will sell fresh fruits and vegetables and various crafters and other exhibitors will be on hand. Trolley will shuttle between Kidston Towers and Walmart, providing free transportation for anyone going to the Market. 794-8653. THROUGH JULY 27 Midget Football/Cheerleading Signups. Third St. and Chestnut Ave. 6-7:30 p.m. on Fridays, July 10, 17 and 24. Saturday registrations 9 a.m.-noon on July 11, 18 and 25. 974-3645. WEEKLY THROUGH OCTOBER 6 Senior Golf Association Events. Various courses throughout southern New Jersey. Annual membership $20. JULY DATES: July 7 (Centerton), July 14 (off), July 21 (Back Creek), July 28 (Westwood). AUGUST DATES: Aug. 4 (White Oaks), Aug. 11 (Patriots Glen), Aug. 18 (off), Aug. 28 (TBA). Call Paul Doerr to join or for exact dates, entry deadlines, tee times, locations, and additional information, 691-4098. JULY 11 AND 12 Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend. Bellview Winery, Atlantic St., Landisville. Special vineyard tours, wine tasting, winery tours, and grape-themed recipes. 11 a.m.-5 p.m, Free admission. 697-7172, www.BellviewWinery.com JULY 13 THROUGH 17 SonRock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School. South Vineland Uunited Methodist Church, corner of Sherman Ave. and Main Rd. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes for age 4 to 8th grade, plus an adult class. Everyone is welcome. FRIDAY, JULY 10 Searching for America’s Best TwoSome. Ron Jaworski’s Running Deer Golf Club, 1111 Parvin Mill Rd., Pittsgrove. Presented by Callaway Golf, a national Amateur 2 Person better ball event. 1 p.m. Tee Times. Fee to members of Ron Jaworski Golf Courses $60, non-members $110. Each participant gets one-year subscription to Golf Magazine and a dozen Callaway iX Tour Balls. Call Running Deer Pro-Shop 358-2000 ext. 18 for details. player (includes lunch, dinner, practice range, green and cart fees). $20, lunch only. $40, dinner only. 11 a.m. registration and picnic lunch. Noon shotgun start. Four-person scramble format. For pre-registration or sponsorship information, call 691-7400 or visit www.vinelandchamber.org/events. THURSDAY, JULY 23 Amputees Across America. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 1237 W. Sherman Ave. A welcome recption will be held in honor of the cyclists who are riding in bicycle relays across the country (started in California on May 27) and visiting hospitals to increase public awareness of amputees as people with active lifestyles. 4 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 14 City Council Meeting. Council Chambers, City Hall, Seventh and Wood sts. 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 19 1st Annual Russian Festival. Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church at 2221 West Landis Ave. Sample the stroganoff, vareniki and shashlik, pielmeni, pirozhki and golubtsi, kvas sweet ale and Russian beer (also THURSDAY, JULY 16 Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic. Buena Vista Golf Club, Rt. 40 and Country Club Lane, Buena. $150 per only at South Jersey’s Premier Car Wash WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | Just $850 YES! Voted #1 “Best of Best” 2008 + Tax Can get my car clean INSIDE & OUT??? SATURDAY, JULY 25 Barbara Cook Run-Ride-Walk for Cancer. New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville. This year’s event will feature new bike routes including 62-mile (Metric Century) and 31-mile rides, plus an 8-mile fun ride for family riders. A post-event barbeque fundraiser will include raffles and auctions. Longer cycling events begin 8 a.m., other registrations 4:30 p.m., events at 6 p.m. Visit www.ACTIVE.com. JULY 4 AND 7 Member Days at New Jersey Motorsports Park. 8000 Dividing Creek Rd., Millville. The Drivers Club at New Jersey Motorsports Park and Radical Sportscars will have a host of two-seater sports racers from the British constructor at select Drivers Club days, giving club members an opportunity to sample additional high performance vehicles. The Drivers Club allows members to drive their cars on both the 2.25mile Thunderbolt Raceway and the 1.9-mile Lightning Raceway at the Millville, N.J. facility. Members have over 30 days each season to hone their driving skills with instruction from top-level driving coaches. In addition to the lapping program, the Drivers Club also hosts a time trials program in 2009. Cars compete in various classes based on potential performance, with the overall Club Champion crowned at season’s end. More information on the Drivers Club at New Jersey Motorsports Park is available at www.njmp.com, by calling 327-7216, or e-mailing membership@njmp.com. Information on Radical is available at www.radicalsportscars.com. Tickets for all spectator events at New Jersey Motorsports Park are available at www.njmp.com. Children 12 and under are admitted free to all events at New Jersey Motorsports Park. SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Joshua Moren Memorial Slo-Pitch Softball Tournament. Fiocchi Field, 1755 Galli Dr. Fee per team $150, Home Run Derby $10 per player. Team registration deadline 7 /28, game day check-in 8 a.m. rmg0004@auburn.edu for details about tourney and sponsorship opportunities. EVER Guaranteed! Windows included with this ad. Best Wash the grapevine { 23 } 2611 S. Main Rd. Vineland, NJ 08360 (Between Grant & Sherman) GV I Faces in the News Proud Parents Cervini is College Graduate Amanda Lyn Cervini of Upper Deerfiled, graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, a minor in psychology and a 3.5 grade point average. While attending the university, she volunteered at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands. Cervini attended Salem Community College in 2003/04, then attended Gloucester County College from September 2004 to May 2006 and graduated with a 3.8 GPA and an associate degree in arts and sciences. She was also a member of Phi Theta Kapp Honor Society. Cervini plans to attend medical school, then a career in the medical field. A graduate of Woodstown High School, Cervini is the daughter of Joann Chiari Cervini of Upper Deerfield and the daughter and stepdaughter of Richard Michael and Teri Cervini of Vineland. Ms Beverly Eldridge and Darryl Eldridge would like to announce that after many years of hard work and dedication, Dr. Holly Eldridge graduated from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey on May 20. “We would like to give special thanks to all her friends and family for the grateful help and loving support you gave our daughter.” SEND US YOUR FACES — IT’S FREE! 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Send them the address listed on p. 3. { 24 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 Newly Renovated & Open For the Summer The Best Sushi Bar in Cumberland County Beer Garden BYOB Breakfast & Lunch Thursday - Saturday 5-8 Monday - Saturday 8-3 Daily Specials OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday Trivia 8:30-10:30 World Tavern Poker 6:30 & 9:30, 2 games Tuesday $1.00 Tacos Wednesday Karaoke 9-12 Thursday DJ 9-12 Ouside Raw Bar (clams, oysters & U Peels) Friday & Saturdays Live Entertainment Sunday Kids Eat Free Ages 10 & below - 1 kids meal/Adult Check out our under $15.00 Comfort Menu 856-293-1200 123 North High St. Millville, NJ Dinner Chinese & Japanese Cuisine Offering a new dinner menu for 2009 Always Fresh, Never Over-priced The Looking Glass Cafe is Millville Arts Districts’ Original and Longest Running Casual Dining Establishment Catering On- and Off-Premises Available for Your Special Event 16 N. 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All Platters include sandwich, cornbread & 2 sides Half Rack or Full Rack RIBS the grapevine { 25 } ! ”      Open ’Til 9:00 Every Friday MyArtMyMillville.com EATING OUT From fine dining to lunch spots to bakeries, the area has choices to satisfy any appetite. Call for hours. Amato’s Restaurant, 782 S. Brewster Rd., Vineland, 692-5756. Veal, chicken, seafood, and pasta specialties for dinner. Open for lunch, too. Closed Sundays. Andrea Trattoria, 1833 Harding Hwy., Newfield, 697-8400. Chef/owner Andrea Covino serves up Italian specialties in an atmosphere of fine dining. Annata Wine Bar, 216 Bellevue Ave, Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Food served tapas style, specialty martinis, catering, private parties. Extensive wine list. Live music Friday nights. Bagel University, 1406 S. Main Rd., Vineland, 691-0909. This breakfast and lunch spot offers a menu of sandwiches named for colleges near and far. Bain’s Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 5631400. Come in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Daily specials include coffee of the day. Barbera’s Chocolates on Occasion, 782 S. Brewster Rd., Vineland, 690-9998. Homemade chocolates and candies, custom gift baskets. Bennigan’s Restaurant, 2196 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, 205-0010. Entrees, desserts, drink specials. Take-out, too. Happy Hour buffet Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. NFL flat-screen TVs. Big Apple, 528 N. Harding Hwy., Vineland, 6975500. Steaks, veal, chicken dishes. Meet friends at the bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Big John’s Pizza Queen, 1383 S. Main Rd., Vineland, 205-0012. The “Gutbuster” a 21-oz. burger, pizza, salads, wings, subs, dinners. Bojo’s Ale House, 222 N. High St., Millville, 327-8011. All food is homemade, including the potato chips. Casa Dori II, Brewster Rd. and Chestnut Ave., Vineland, 794-1888. Authentic Italian, lunch and dinner; catering avail. Continental Room at the Ramada Inn, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55, Vineland, 6963800. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to hotel guests and the public. Crust N Krumbs Bakery, Main and Magnolia rds., 690-1200. Cakes, pies, cookies, breads, and doughnuts. Custom wedding cakes, too. Deeks Deli & Kustard Kitchen, 1370 S. Main Rd., Vineland, 691-5438. Call for lunch and dinner specials. Soft ice cream and cakes year-round. Mon.-Sat 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Denny’s, 1001 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, 6961900. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Take-out, too. Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. Open 24 hours. Kids eat free Tues. and Sat. Dominick’s Pizza, 1768 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland, 691-5511. Family time-honored recipes, fresh ingredients. Donkey’s Place, 20 S. Sixth St., Vineland, 690-1777. One-of-a-kind cheesesteaks made on large, fresh poppyseed rolls. Dreamz Cafe, 2184 Union Lake Crossing, Millville, 765-5029. Panini, sandwiches, salads, soups. Also, gelato, Italian coffee, desserts, smoothies, and frappuccino. Esposito’s Maplewood III, 200 N. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 692-2011. Steaks, seafood and pasta dishes at this Italian restaurant. Eric’s, 98 S. West Ave., Vineland, 205-9800. Greek and American cuisine. Pizza, too. Five Points Inn, E. Landis Ave. & Tuckahoe Rd., Vineland, 691-6080. Italian cuisine and dinner buffets to savor. Family-owned. Fresh Restaurant, 1405 Mays Landing Rd., Millville, 327-3435. Jumbo lump crabcakes, Black Angus burgers. Wed. is pasta night. Gardella’s Ravioli Co. & Italian Deli, 527 S. Brewster Rd.., 697-3509. Name says it all. Daily specials, catering. Closed Sunday. General Custard’s Last Stand, 2578 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland, 696-2992. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner served Tues.-Sat. Gina’s Ristorante, 110 N. High St., Millville, 825-4241. Italian cuisine, lunch and dinner, BYOB, nothing over $20. Giorgio’s Restaurant 363 E. Wheat Rd., Buena, 697-2900. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Italian cuisine, pizza. Giovanni’s Italian-American Deli. 1102 N. East Ave., Vineland, 692-0459. Pizza, Italian subs, all your lunch favorites. The Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course, 4049 Italia Rd., Vineland, 691-5558. Restaurant and lounge open to the public for lunch Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jake’s. 611 Taylor Rd., Franklinville, 6945700. Italian-American, served lakeside. Lunch, dinner, happy hour, Sunday brunch. Joe’s Poultry. 440 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 692-8860. Barbecue and Kosher chickens, homemade sides, catering for all occasions. Kawa Thai & Sushi, 2196 N. Second St. (Rt. 47), Millville, 825-9939. Thai and Japanese cuisine. BYOB. Landicini’s Family Restaurant & Pizzeria Landis and Lincoln aves., Vineland, 6913099. Italian cuisine, gourmet pizza salads. Open for lunch and dinner. Larry’s II Restaurant, 907 N. Main Rd., Vineland, 692-9001. Three meals daily. Sunday breakfast buffet, early-bird dinners. Library V Restaurant, 206 Rt. 54, Buena, 697-9696. Renowned for prime rib, steaks, seafood, salad bar. Closed Mon. and Tues. La Locanda Pizzeria & Ristorante, 1406 S. Main Rd., Vineland, 794-3332. Pasta, veal, chicken. Lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Lucia’s Ristorante, 785 W. Sherman Ave., Vineland, 692-0300. Italian fine dining and regional cooking. Marciano’s Restaurant, 947 N. Delsea Drive, Vineland, 563-0030. Italian-American cuisine, seafood and veal. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast buffet. Manny & Vic’s, 1687 N. Delsea Drive, Vineland, 696-3100. Daily pizza specials, delivery. Manny’s Pizza, 426 N. High St., Millville, 327-5081. Daily pizza specials, delivery. Martino’s 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 as well as intimate restaurant. Nicky G. Fridays 9 p.m.–midnight. Milmay Tavern, Tuckahoe and Bear’s Head rds., Milmay, 476-3611. Gourmet lunches and dinners in a casual setting. Moe’s Southwest Grill, 2188 N. 2nd St., Mill- ville, 825-3225. Tex-Mex, burritos, catering. MVP Bar, 408 Wheat Road, Vineland, 697-9825. Full bar menu, live entertainment, drink specials. Neptune Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 1554 South Delsea Drive, Vineland, 6922800. American cuisine, array of cocktails. Next Oar, 127 N. High St., Millville, 2931360. Weekly menu, made-to-order dishes. Olympia Restaurant, 739 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 691-6095. Authentic Greek cuisine—lamb dishes and salads. Paperwaiter Restaurant & Pub, 1111 Village Dr., Millville, 825-4000. A special place for all your special occasions. Pegasus, Rts. 40 and 47, Vineland, 6940500. Breakfast, lunch, dinner specials; convenient drive-thru, mini-meal specials. Pete’s Pizza, 20 W. Park Ave., Vineland, 205-9998. Pizza (including whole wheat), subs, wings. Open daily 11 a.m-10 p.m. The Rail, 1252 Harding Hwy., Richland, 697-1440. Bar and restaurant with daily drink specials and lunch specials. Richland House, 1303 Harding Hwy., Richland, 697-5700. Eclectic dinners and casual lunch fare. Closed Mondays. Saigon, 2180 N. Second St., Millville, 3278878. Authentic Vietnamese—noodle soups, curry, hotpot, Buddhist vegetarian. Serene Custard, NW Blvd. and Garden Rd., Vineland, 692-1104. Pulled pork, hot dogs, homemade ice cream, party cakes. South Vineland Tavern, 2350 S. Main Rd., Vineland, 692-7888. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily. Seafood and prime rib. Steakhouse at Centerton Country Club, 1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-3325. Lunch and dinner. Steaks, reserve wines, upscale casual. Stewart’s Root Beer, 585 Delsea Dr., Vineland, 696-8062. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, floats and shakes. Sweet Life Bakery, 601 East Landis Ave., Vineland, 692-5353. Neighborhood bakery. Homemade pastries, cakes, coffee. Tony Sopranos, 107 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, 405-0200. Pizza, Mexican Southwest fare, Atkins-friendly salads. Uncle Ricky’s Outdoor Bar, 470 E. Wheat Rd., Vineland, 691-4454. Ribs, chicken, fish, steaks. Always clams, eat in or take out service. Villa Filomena, 821 Harding Hwy., Buena Vista, 697-7107. Dinner combos, grilled meats, fish. Lunch and dinner daily. Wheat Road Cold Cuts, 302 Wheat Rd., Vineland, 697-0320. Deli and catering. Wild Wings, 1843 E. Wheat Rd., Vineland, 691-8899. Dinners, grilled sandwiches, wings in eight flavors. Willmott’s Pizza. 12 S. Seventh St., Vineland, 696-1525. Hand-tossed pizzas, stromboli, breakfast pizza. Offering Takeout or eat in service. Winfield’s. 106 N. High St., Millville, 3270909. Continental cuisine and spirits served in a casually upscale setting. Ye Olde Centerton Inn, 1136 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-3201. American classics served in a building right out of a Rockwell painting. of July { 26 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 BBQ 4th Graduations, Reunions, BBQ’s, Dinner Parties, Engagements, Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday, Retirement, Teen Parties, Christenings, Showers, Etc. No job too big or small We can accomodate any multi ethnic cuisine including asian, spanish, italian you name it we can make it FOR 4TH OF JULY AND EVERY SUNDAY Custard Stand Ye Round Ice Cream Cakes • Catering ORDER EARLY! In Ice Cream Stand Hot Meatball Sandwichs & Kustard Kitchen GRADS over 14 years experience vegan and gluten free 856-692-7473 • Cell 609-247-8341 • Fax 856-692-7664 OPEN ar 856-691-5438 1370 S. Main Road Vineland, NJ I Culinary Adventures { STEPHEN WILSON / PHOTO: JILL M C CLENNEN Meal Planning 101 Simplifying the food chain—one meal and one family at a time—is a good plan. ecently, I’ve been reading books that present critiques of the American food system, such as Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver and Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. These books can be difficult to read because of the sometimes ugly truths they tell, but they creating much-needed debate and dialogue on the subject of where our food comes from. Then it was brought to my attention that there’s a movie out called Food Inc. I searched online and saw that the movie presented itself as “lifting the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that’s been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government’s regulatory agencies.” Last week, my mother invited Jill and R me to a showing of Food Inc. at The Ritz in Voorhees. After watching the movie, we all left the theater talking about the effects of the industrialized food system on our lives. On one hand, the benefits are obvious— cheap, accessible food; an endless supply of fruits and vegetables available yearround; the ability to feed an ever-increasing population. On the other hand, the dangers of industrialization lurk beneath— the reliance on fossil fuels to run the entire system; the environmental and social consequences; the indifference towards freshness, flavor and seasonality; and the inhumane treatment of animals and people in factory farms. What I found most interesting about the film was how interconnected our food system is with so many of the problems that plaque society… everything from environmental pollution, to immigration, to health care. Of course the makers of the film have their own agenda, I checked out some websites that offer criticisms of Food Inc.—always a good idea when forming an opinion. I ultimately believe that our food sys- tem is somewhat broken and no one is to blame but ourselves. We can only change it one person or one family at a time. 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If you have a free evening, check out Food Inc. at the theater, or grab a copy of The Omnivore’s Dilemma or Animal, Vegetable, Miracle from Amazon.com or at the local library. Learn about where your food comes from and what’s in it. All this stuff about the evils of the food system made me crave some real food. I stopped into Lucia’s on Sherman Avenue a few days later to drop off some leftover cookies we had from the bakery for Chef Murray and the rest of the staff. In the kitchen, I found Murray dropping squash blossoms into the hot oil of the fryer. They were so orange and seriously beautiful. He told me that he had gotten them from Malench Farm right down the road, and I can assure you they were picked that morning because they looked so nice and fresh. Murray had stuffed them with ricotta and basil and dipped them in a thin beer batter. Little tiny yellow squashes still clung to the bottom of each blossom. He offered to quickly fry a few for me. He gingerly slipped them into the hot oil, and they emerged a few minutes later to be In the movie Food, Inc., Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms talks about his grass-fed herd. placed in a to-go container and drizzled them with a little sun-dried tomato sauce. He then gave me a big fat Jersey tomato and told me to slice it and sprinkle the slice with a little salt. I got back to the bakery, and Jill’s eyes grew wide when she saw and smelled the treat I had in my hands. We put the food onto a plate and dug in. It was divine… pleasantly salty and cheesy, delicately flavored with the squash blossom and hints of basil with contrasting textures of warm ricotta and crisp tempura batter. Real food. Local food. Prepared by skilled hands and treated with the utmost respect from the farmer, to the chef, to the eater. It was a perfect food chain, a simple and delicious system. We can change our common food future one meal at a time. Remember that each meal is a vote for what you believe in, so vote wisely! I Stephen Wilson along with his wife Jill McClennen owns The Sweet Life Bakery. You may contact him via email at thesweetlifebakery@verizon.net. The OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Top Banana DIV. OF ZUKERMAN FOODS Wholesale Outlet Wheat Road & Delsea Drive, Vineland • 641-0815 HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 9-6:30; Friday 9-8; Sat. 9-6; Sun. 11-5 Sale 7/1/09 to 7/6/09 Major Credit Cards Accepted NOW ACCEPTING E.B.T. CARDS!!! EGGS & MILK LOW PRICE ALWAYS! Ready to pick up. Easy shop by Phone or Fax 641-0813 ICEBERG LETTUCE Head 77¢ AGED ASIAGO CUTS $4.97 lb. VAR. WTS. PRE-WRAPPED STELLA CARROTS 1 lb. bags $ FRESH 2 for 1.00 EGGS EXTRA LARGE { 28 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 LEHIGH FARMS HANOVER MILK WHOLE - 2% - 1% PORK & BEANS SERVES 20 Big 114 oz Can $ dozen CALIFORNIA 77¢ GALLONS $2.89 3.77 BING CHERRIES Jumbo $2.77 lb. GRILLIN’ TIME 1 lb. Sugardale Franks 99¢ 1 dz. Frank Buns $1.69 20 lb. Charcoal $5.99 JERSEY FRESH “TOP CROP” BLUEBERRIES 2 for $3.00 PINTS SHOP SMART • SAVE SMART • EAT SMART I Recipe Corner { LISA ANN DiNUNZIO } Recipe Swap Tips and recipes will help you create a delicious 4th of July barbeque. reetings! It’s time to “get our grill on.” If you’re planning to fire up the grill this 4th of July, you’ll want to make sure you prepare and cook your food properly so it’s delicious as well as safe to eat. Follow these helpful tips for the perfect barbeque and have a happy and safe 4th of July! • Keep all meat and poultry refrigerated until ready to grill. • Always marinate meats in the refrigerator. • After marinating meat or poultry, discard the marinade. • Don’t cross-contaminate! Use clean plates to transfer cooked foods from the grill to the table. Never place cooked food on the same plate or tray that was used with the raw food. • Eat grilled meats as soon as they are cooked, or shortly thereafter. • Keep grill stable and use in well- because we always have guests. Give my burger recipes a try.” All American Burger 1 lb. Grade A ground sirloin 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tbs. grill seasoning of choice 1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper American cheese slices, if desired 4 hamburger buns 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2 tbs. soy sauce 1 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 cup Teriyaki sauce, divided G ventilated outside area. • Use long barbeque utensils to avoid getting burned. • Don’t leave a grill unattended and never attempt to move a grill when it’s hot. • Keep cold foods cold until serving time. • Keep grilled meats hot by holding them on a part of the grill where they won’t continue to cook until your ready to serve. • Cook all poultry until cooked completely through, and juices run clear. • Refrigerate any leftover food quickly to avoid bacteria growth, which happens quickly— especially in warmer weather. The following recipe and story is shared by Kyle Reeds, who writes: “At my house, I’m the ‘Grill King.’ I cook everything possible on the grill, from burgers, steaks, and vegetables, to grilled fruit. I make plenty In large bowl, combine ingredients and mix well. Form 4 patties and grill about 4 inches from medium-hot coals, turning once until desired doneness, (approximately 5-7 minutes on each side for medium). Make sure burgers are cooked through before serving. Add cheese to burgers the last 30 seconds to 1 minute of grilling time before adding to bun. Serve with slices of tomato, onion, lettuce and pickle, if desired. Mix ground beef, egg, 2 tablespoons of Teriyaki sauce, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and ground ginger in a bowl. Shape beef mixture into 4 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick. Grill patties about 4 inches from medium-hot coals, turning once, until desired doneness, (approximately 5-7 minutes on each side for medium). Make sure burgers are cooked through before serving. Brush each burger with remaining Teriyaki sauce during the last 2-3 minutes of grilling. Serve on toasted sesame seed buns, or rolls of choice. From my grill to yours, Bon Appetit. I Lisa Ann DiNunzio is the author of Seasoned With Love, Treasured Recipes and Lisa Ann’s Seasoned With Love II. Send recipes for publication to lapd1991@aol.com or to The Grapevine, 3660 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ 08361. Grilled Teriyaki Burgers 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 egg 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1 tsp. salt 1853 Vine Rd. Vineland 691-4848 Fax: 856-691-2294 marcaccimeats@verizon.net Start Your Summer Off Right at Big Apple! Come & Party On Our Outdoor Deck Serving Breakfast Sunday at 9 am 1/2 Price Drinks All Day Long We Are Open July 4th Inside or Outside on Our Deck EBT Vineland’s neighborhood bakery, where everything is made from scratch and quality counts. OV 40 YEER AR IN S BUSIN ESS WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | (Giveaways all day on the deck) a 6th street between Landis and Elmer in Downtown Vineland Monday & Wednesdays All-You-Can-Eat Snow Crab Legs! Tuesday - Bike Night Rain or Shine. Thank You For Your Support & Business Friday July 3rd 11-3 pm 856-692-5353 www.thesweetlifebakery.com HOT DOGS HAMBURGERS ROASTED PIG & SODA FREE Join Us the grapevine { 29 } I Entertainment FRIDAY, JULY 10 Tara Jacoby Art Exhibit. Fuel House Coffee Co., 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 563-1400. 7 p.m. $8 for admission and cheese spread sampling, $15 if also participating in the wine tasting. Jacoby, a Vineland native who relocated to New York City four years ago, currently lives in Brooklyn’s fast growing art district. After receiving her Associates degree in Graphic Design from Cumberland County College, she decided to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC for Illustration. In addition to being a full-time student, Jacoby also works as the exhibition coordinator for the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators in NYC and still manages to squeeze some freelance illustration jobs in between. Her work, which will be on exhibit at Fuel House through August 7, ranges from ink drawings, watercolor paintings, digital media and oil paintings. Music for the evening’s festivities will be provided by the local bands Raccoon Fighter, A’s Rage and Wellspring & Honor. WINE AND CHEESE TARA JACOBY ART EXHIBIT OPENING, OUTDOOR 4TH OF JULY CONCERT, AND SPANISH ROMANCE. TUESDAY, JULY 7 Gene Boney Band. Joe Dale Pavilion at Bruno Melini Park, 616 Central Ave., Minotola. 7-9 p.m. All are welcome; bring your own chair. Free concert. FREE SUMMER CONCERTS AT GIAMPETRO PARK Enjoy these free concerts all summer long, as well as dancing on the adjacent dance floor. Held Monday evenings at 7 p.m at the Enrico Serra Band Shell. If raining, the concert will be held at Memorial School Auditorium, Main Road and Chestnut Avenue. • July 4 (Saturday): Red, White & Blue Band • July 6: Phil Vitale Trio • July 13: Joe Luisi, One Man Big Band • July 20: Ross Ippolito Combo • July 27: Buddy Gale Big Band • August 3: Greg Albert Duo • August 10: Corky Gale’s Combo • August 17: Doctors of Rhythm • August 24: Gene Boney Band • August 31: Frank Marone Combo • September 7: Bud Cavallo Duo Special arrangement for persons with disabilities can be made if requested in advance. Contact the Business Administrator’s Office at 7944000 ext. 4144. Transportation arrangements for seniors and/or disabled should be made through CATS (6917799) at least 48 hours ahead of time. WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 City Rhythm Orchestra. Michael Debbi Park, Cedar Ave., Richland. A blend of swinging jazz, rockin’ blues, R&B, and original material. 7 p.m. rain or shine. Seating available or bring a lawn chair. Free concert. THURSDAY, JULY 9 Romantic Spanish Music. Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. Program features the vocals of Calixto Negron with Benny Munoz on the guitar. CDs by both performers will be on sale after the program. 6-7:30 p.m. Free, but seating is on a first-come, firstserved basis. 794-4244. THURSDAY, JULY 9 Karaoke Night. Fuel House Coffee Co., 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 563-1400. 7 p.m. $3. FRIDAY, JULY 10 Vineland Homecoming of Drop Dead Sexy and Eleven Eleven. Merighi’s Savoy Inn, Landis Ave. and Union Rd., Vineland, 691-8051. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Advance tickets $10, at the door $15. Buy tickets online at www.savoyinn.com. JULY 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 7 Nightlife at Bennigan’s. 2196 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, 205-0010. Wednesday: ’70s and ’80s Throwback Night (frozen drink specials) 8 p.m.midnight, Thursday.: Karaoke with DJ Bob Morgan, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday: Blue Moon Dance Party, $3 Blue Moon drafts, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday: Latin Dance Party, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Tuesday: Country Western Dance Party (beer and shot specials), 8 p.m.-midnight. SATURDAY, JULY 4 Cardigans and Hollowbodies. Bogart’s Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 327-3714. Live jazz. 5-7 p.m. AT THE CASINOS HEADLINERS, COMEDY ACTS, AND MORE JULY 2, 3, AND 4 Nightlife at Villa Filomena. Villa Filomena Ristorante & Lounge, 821 Harding Hwy., Buena, 697-7107. Thurs.: Ladies Night, Fri.: Live music, Sat.: Italian Accordian. Tickets: 1-800-736-1420; www.ticketmaster.com unless otherwise noted. Bad Company. Resorts. 8 p.m. $185, $125, $85. Tropicana. Liverpool Club Theater in North Tower. Wed.–Sun., 8:30 p.m., $25. THROUGH AUGUST 9 A Bronx Tale. Harrah’s. Tuesday through Thursday 8 p.m., Friday through Sunday 9 pm. $65, $55, $40. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5 Hypno-Sterical. Trump Marina. Thursday and Friday 9 p.m., Saturday 10 p.m. $22.50. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6 Carnival of Wonders. Trump Plaza. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9 p.m. Friday, 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday. $25. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6 Cirque Dreams Pandemonia. Taj Mahal. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, 9 p.m. Friday, 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $35 and $25. COMEDY & MORE HEADLINERS FRIDAY, JULY 3 The Wallflowers. Borgata. 9 p.m. $35. 1-800-298-4200. Monsters Of Classic Rock. Hilton. 9 p.m. $15. Clutch. Showboat House of Blues. 8 p.m., $$25, $28.50. The Doobie Brothers. Tropicana. 9 p.m. $35-$75. SATURDAY, JULY 4 Joe Cocker. Hilton. 8 p.m. $60. Comedy Club at Borgata. Borgata Music Box: three comedians daily, 9 p.m. (except during headliner engagements) 1-800-298-4200. Comedy Stop at the Trop. Three comedians nightly. Sun.-Thurs., 9 p.m., $23; Fri., 9 and 11:15 p.m., $23; Sat., 9 and 11:15 p.m., $28. Order tickets by phone at the Comedy Stop Box Office: 1-877FUNNY-AC or 609-348-0920. Visit www.comedystop.com. Fame. Tropicana. Monday and Thursday 8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 3:30 and 8 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m. Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles. JULY 2, 3, AND 4 Nightlife at Bojo’s. 222 N. High St., { 30 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 Millville, 327-8011. Thurs: Ladies Nite with Charlie. Fri: TBA. Sat: Singalong. Sun: Nascar/Baseball. FRIDAY, JULY 3 Randy & Ryan. Bogart’s Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 327-3714. Live acoustic music. 7 p.m. JULY 3, 4, AND 5 Nightlife at Old Oar House. Old Oar House Brewery, 123 N. High St., Millville, 2931200. Fri.: TBA, 9 p.m. Sat.: TBA, 9 p.m., Mon.: Trivia Night 8:30-10:30 p.m. Gold & Silver is at a 25 Year High! • Gold Jewelry • Silver Jewelry • Sterling Silver Flatware • Gold Rings • Gold Bracelets • Gold Chains • Gold Class Rings • Dental Gold • Other Gold or Silver Items • U.S. Eagles • K-Rands • Pandas • Mexican-Pesos • Canadian Maple Leaf • Gold and Silver Bars • National Currency • U.S. Paper Money 1864 to 1922 • Don’t Forget That Old Jewelry Box That’s Full of Jewelry Franciscan Troubadours Entertain The Franciscan Troubadours, a music ministries group from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Vineland, visited Baker House Assisted Living recently. Pictured are Maryann Borden, Delores Gardela, Annette Lipartito, Ron McMahon, Karen Cliff, Ida DiBidgida, Grace Quick, Muriel Chalow, and Florence Rerrarie. Not pictured are Charlotte Ferrarie, Charles DeAngelis, Irene Sauro, Izzy Kalagian, Connie Pratt, Mary Giglio, Harry and Ann Marie Ackley and Norene Ritter. The group was organized in 1995 by Florence Ferrarie. The original accompaniest was well-known guitarist Frank Marone who still sings and plays occasionally with the group. Anyone who plays an instrument or likes to sing is welcome to join the group—call Grace at 692-3519 or Florence at 691-4917. FRIDAY, JULY 10 Hofenakus, Music by Brian London. Bogart’s Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 327-3714. 7 p.m. 2581 E. Chestnut Ave. Vineland, NJ 08361 Owned & Operated by the Avena Family for over 35 years JULY 12 TO 18: PAINTERS WORKSHOP Places are still available for Maurice River School of Painters Workshop at Barn Studio. The Barn Studio of Art will host a weeklong workshop with the Maurice River School of Painters in Millville. The workshop is open to all artists interested in taking their current landscape painting capabilities to the next level, and is appropriate for all media. The Maurice River School was established in 1965 and offers a relaxing, non-competitive work environment. The workshop includes daily demonstrations by guest instructors, including Stan Sperlak, Bill Ternay, Jill A. Rupinski, Ruth Formica, and Pat Witt, founder of The Barn Studio of Art, followed by tranquil days of uninterrupted painting time, lively conversations with fellow artists from across the U.S., and a chance to sample Down Jersey cuisine. The workshop culminates with a “Third Friday” gallery opening on July 17 in Millville’s Glasstown Arts District. Complete workshop price of $475 includes a welcoming reception July 12, and a boat cruise on the Maurice River July 13. Participants may register for single days at $105 per day, space permitting. Space is limited. Contact Nancy Witt Mulick at (614) 565-7549 for additional. The Barn also is offering full slate of classes for children, teens, and adults through August 1. (856) 794-1600 • 856-776-6407 FRIDAY, JULY 10 Static Addiction. Good Sports Bar & Grille, 1477 Panther Rd., Vineland, 6929200. Deck Party, 10 p.m-2 a.m. WILLIAMS SATURDAY, JULY 11 Dan Barry. Bogart’s Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 327-3714. 7 p.m. Totally Tobacco (Formerly Williams Liquors) WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | SATURDAY, JULY 11 The Groovement, Roades, Elisa Fredricks (and more). Fuel House Coffee Co., 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 5631400. 7 p.m. $8. TUESDAY, JULY 14 Joe Luisi, One Man Big Band. Joe Dale Pavilion at Bruno Melini Park, 616 Central Ave., Minotola. 7-9 p.m. All are welcome; bring your own chair. Free concert. Wed. July 9 4 pm -7 pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 The Gene Boney Band. Michael Debbi Park, Cedar Ave., Richland. Big Band music, Billy Joel, ballads, waltz’s, jitterbug and upbeat music.. 7 p.m. rain or shine. Seating available or bring a lawn chair. Free concert. Special Deals and Spectacular Giveaways from DREW ESTATE THROUGH JULY 30 Picturing America. Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. Selected works of art spanning several centuries, all by American painters, sculptors, photographers, and architects. Expanded selection of cigars, pipes and tobacco Join our Private Lounge to relax,enjoy a smoke…and so much more the grapevine { 31 } 137 S. Delsea Dr · Vineland · 856.692.8034 I Downtown Vineland { TODD NOON, EXEC. DIR., VDID/MAIN STREET } The 3/50 Project Support independent businesses and you’ll bring money back to Vineland. H ow’s this for a concept? Think of three independent businesses downtown where you like to shop. Then spend a total of $50 per month at these independent businesses. The idea really is a natural, especially with all the great independent merchants we have downtown and considering how fast you can spend $50 these days. Here are the benefits for the community. For every $100 spent in independently owned stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. Only $43 stays here when you shop at a national chain. Furthermore, if only half of the employed population spent $50 each month at independently owned businesses, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, $42.6 billion in revenue would be generated. This shows why it is so important and beneficial to support your local independent downtown merchants. This principle—embracing the concept of supporting independent, locally owned businesses by inspiring customer loyalty to these downtown storefronts—has started a major initiative called The 3/50 Project. Started in March of this year in Minneapolis, Minnesota, it has transformed a grass-roots movement into a national trend. As of May 31, more than 5,000 supporting businesses, including a growing number of Vineland’s independent businesses, have signed on. In fact, you can visit their website at www.350project.net and join more than 79,500 others who have already done so. Think about this the next time you go shopping. Buy downtown and see more of your money stay here and benefit Vineland. *** The Fresh and Specialty Foods Market will be taking a break this weekend, but will return on July 11. Presented by VDID/Main Street Vineland and sponsored again by Sun National Bank, the Market runs each Saturday until August 15, on the 700 block of Landis Avenue from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The July 11 market will feature the second annual “Pets on Parade.” Bring your pet—any pet. Prizes will be awarded for Most Interesting Pet, Best Dressed Pet, Best Pet Trick, Ugliest Pet, Most Original Float or Wagon, Most Original Costume with a Patriotic Theme. The competition will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the winners will be announced at 11 a.m. Also, you can cast your vote every week of the Market, in the Little Miss & Mister Cherry Tomato photo contest. The winner will be crowned at the International Food & Cultural Festival on Saturday, August 22 and will ride in the Holiday Parade on November 28. All the proceeds will go toward the great cause of downtown revitalization. You won’t want to miss Landis Avenue’s own “bash at the beach” as the Vineland Seafood Festival returns for a second year— bigger and better than before—on Saturday, July 18 (rain date: Sunday, July 19), from 3 to 9 p.m. The 600 block of Landis Avenue will be full of sun, fun, and seafood dishes from Vineland’s finest restaurants and fresh food vendors, plus live music and much more. Many other vendors will also be here offering a wide range of delicious foods. Admission is free, other than the price of the food and merchandise. Take-outs will be available. *** Remember that for all our downtown events, support your downtown merchants and businesses. If you can stop into any of them during an event, please do so. If you do not have an opportunity during that time, make a point of coming back at a later time to stop in. The businesses, and we at VDID/Main Street Vineland, will greatly appreciate your support and patronage. *** For more information VDID/Main Street Vineland’s “endless summer” of events and activities, call the office at 794-8653 or visit the website—www.mainstreetvineland.org. Have a great Fourth of July and enjoy the fireworks! I The Grapevine’s Crossword Puzzle { 32 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 ACROSS 1. Florida city 6. Material bodies 11. Boob tube 14. Arrived extinct 15. 1st Hebrew letter 16. Wrong prefix 18. Rust fungi 21. Slang for money 23. Barbary sheep 25. Make a mess of (British) 26. Urban green areas 28. Small edible herring 29. Glowing 31. German “the” 34. ___eway: portal 35. Large body of water 36. Produces electricity 39. Ironies 40. A stout sword 44. Lives in solitude 45. Fathers in baby speak 47. Foreigner 48. Fooled 50. Telegraphic signal 51. Instruct 56. Big Blue 57. Kitchen chopping blocks 62. From a time 63. Soviet missles DOWN 1. Earl Grey recepticle 2. Soda can metal 3. Of I 4. Polyvinyl acetate 5. Suffer 6. A way to take in liquids 7. Express delight 8. Manganese 9. Equally 10. Pasta wheat 11. Papuan monetary unit 12. Point between S and E 13. Ceramic tub covering 14. Algerian dinar 17. Coburg and Gotha 19. Lupino, actress 20.Swiss river 21. Belongs to comic Saul 22. But goodie 24. Denmark 25. The cry made by sheep 27. Heroic tales 28.Building plots Solution to last week’s puzzle 30.___eless: stag 31. Rubbish 32. Copal resin 33. Small European finch 36.Celtic 37. A way to drench 38.Feel sorrow 39. Herringlike fish 41. Not good 42.Website suffix for educational institution 43. Very fast currents 46.Point one point S of SE 49. Blood sugar disease (abbr.) 51. Habitual facial twitch 52. Point midway between NE and E 53. Silver 54. Ed Murrow’s home 55. Ad ___ 58.Atomic #22 59. Tennessee 60.Gold 61. Rural delivery I In Our Schools Giavanna Landicini Gabriela Leone Nicholas Luciano Roderick Maier Jeffrey Martine Jana Martini Marielena Richards Aaron Blandino Christopher Booth Dennis Campanella Sarah Consalo Evan Cressman Dana DaSilva Kaylee Falasco Lee Fiocchi Anthony Gaunt Sarah Gibney Lindsey Gloway Matthew Marroccelli Sejal Menghani Marley Williams Deja Williams Samantha Zarankin SIXTH GRADE: Lisa Curley Paige Granato Ashley Harridan Laina Lovisone Caroline Madonna Jared Martine Jessica Middleton Kelsee Tepper Sophia Valla Eric Bradway Monica DeDomenico Sonseeahray Dreher Donovan Fava Lukas Gavigan Nicholas Gibney Carolina Jost Megan Kuhl Jenna Lambert Allison Landi Lia Stiles Nicholas Trotz SEVENTH GRADE: Michael Booth Andrew Gee Matthew Gladfelter Julia Martini Marialena Melillo Jessica Panno Henry Rodriguez Taylor Santangelo Dane Spoltore Jael Vaquero Lindsey Zakian Drew Bencie Paul Bergamo Themba Lungu MaryKate McCormick Karla Salazar Morgan Smith Vincent VanNoord EIGHTH GRADE: Kevin Allen Monica Canglin Garrett Catalana Angela Christaldi Anthony Consalo Kelsey Cugini Samantha Gaudio Joseph Gaunt Megan Iaconelli Hayley Kane Theresa Riordan Jeffrey Rowan Mark Rowan Gabriella Sorantino Josey Swanberg Christian Walker Matthew Anderson Brianna Andreoli Victoria Caterina Adriana DeBartolomeis Ashley Gonzalez Nathaniel Jones Christopher Repice Genevieve Russo Nathan Seaverns Steven Steigerwalt Selena Zayas Bishop Schad Regional School 4th Quarter Honors List FOURTH GRADE: Kelly Bagby Anna Marie Bernard David Cross Vincent D’Augustine Jaime DiMatteo Sarah Hatten Robert McCormick Michael Miles Emmey Swanberg Neal VanNoord Julian Allen Leila Baez-Amberths Andrew Dion Salvatore Gallina Bryan Garcia Madison Giovinazzi Siani Gomez Gianna Lovisone Domenico Marts Brittney Mulvey Thomas Quinones Alyssa Rodriguez Kasey Siena Matteo Vivirito Allison Walker Kirsten Ziglar FIFTH GRADE: Emily Bencie Gianna Bianco Anthony D’Ottavio Mennies Teachers Selected for Celebration of Teaching Mennies School teachers Susan Serra and Mary Lou Brown have been selected by former students to participate in Cumberland County’s Celebration of Teaching program. Former and current Cumberland County Teachers of the Year and the office of the County Superintendent of Schools sponsor the program to encourage quality tenth and eleventh grade students to consider teaching as a career. Vineland High School juniors Andrew Bermudez selected Mrs. Serra and Sara Munsick selected Mrs. Brown. Students and selected teachers were invited to attend a dinner at the Cumberland County Tech Ed Center to design and develop a hands-on teaching activity. All 23 students were given the opportunity to introduce themselves, tell why they wanted to go into education as well as why they selected their teacher. In photo, from left: Mrs. Brown, Sara Munsick, Andrew Bermudez and Mrs. Serra. Beautiful Smiles, Made Affordable OUR SERVICES MILLVILLE FAMILY DENTAL Union Lake Crossing Shopping Center 2144 N. 2nd St., Millville WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | NEW PATIENT WELCOMING PACKAGE $ 80 (reg. $230.) 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The New Jersey Association of Realtors unveils an online, interactive New Jersey-specific database to examine housing affordability. he New Jersey Association of Realtors® (NJAR®) Governmental Research Foundation (GRF) has unveiled an online, interactive database prepared by the nationally recognized Center for Housing Policy that compares wages for selected occupations with the costs of owning and renting a home. The purpose of the New Jersey-specific Paycheck to Paycheck database is to examine housing affordability around the state. “Paycheck to Paycheck is a tremendous way for consumers to analyze the affordability of various housing options throughout of occupations: teacher, police officer, registered nurse, retail sales worker, and janitor. To view the database, visit www.njar.com/ paycheck2paycheck. “As home prices continue to level off, the buying power for many potential homeowners has certainly increased,” added Hanley. “However, certain segments of our state’s workforce still find it difficult to afford to enter the housing market. For areas like New Jersey where home prices are higher than other parts of the country, we need to be vigilant in our efforts to create affordable housing opportunities for all of our residents.” T the Garden State,” said 2009 NJAR GRF President Bill Hanley. “Every day, realtors see the frustration and discouragement of working families unable to realize their dream of homeownership. This database is another way realtors are working to shed light on housing issues facing New Jersey.” Paycheck to Paycheck provides custom charts examining the affordability of homes in all 21 counties in New Jersey for workers in 29 different occupations. Users can compare one occupation across three counties or up to 10 occupations in a single county. If no occupations are selected, Paycheck to Paycheck analyzes the following default set $155,989 to afford to purchase a home in Bergen County, while in Salem County a household would need to earn $54,026 to buy a house. In Hunterdon, Middlesex and Somerset counties, a yearly income of $53,600 is needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment. A household would need to earn $35,800 annually to afford to rent a twobedroom apartment in Cape May County. Examining specific occupations used in the database shows that janitors and retail sales workers are priced out of every housing market in New Jersey. Also, a twoincome household is needed for a retail sales worker or a janitor to afford to enter FINDINGS the rental market. For teachers, police offiBergen County is the most expensive home- cers and nurses, counties in southern New ownership market in the state, with a medi- Jersey provide more affordable housing an home price of $481,250. Salem County is options. There are several counties where the least expensive area to purchase a home, households with two teachers, police offiwith a median home price of $147,500. cers or nurses could afford to purchase a Hunterdon, Middlesex and Somerset coun- home, including Burlington and Gloucester ties ranked as the most expensive rental counties. According to the database, teachmarkets in the state, with a fair market rent ers, police officers and nurses generally can for a two-bedroom apartment coming in at afford New Jersey’s rental markets. $1,340. Fair market rent for a two-bedroom To calculate homeownership affordabiliapartment in Cape May County is $895. ty, Paycheck to Paycheck follows convenAdditionally, the data indicates a house- tional mortgage underwriting guidelines hold would need to have a yearly income of and assumes that not more than 28 percent Avoid last minute problems and excuses, close the deal with Gateway Funding. For excellent service, competitive rates and complimentary pre-qualifications, call Blaise Menzoni. FHA • VA • Conventional Advertise in The Grapevine and get incredible results. Get amazing results from your advertising campaign in The Grapevine. Get the benefit of our distribution to every residence in Vineland (approx. 22,250)! Ride the wave of excitement as The Grapevine’s debut has excited our town’s citizens. For a free and no-obligation advertising consultation, call { 34 } the grapevine | JULY 1, 2009 Blaise Menzoni LOAN OFFICER Gateway Funding DMS, LP Office 856.692.9494 Fax 856.691.3687 Cell 856.297 .7087 1 17 E. Landis Ave • Suite C • Vineland, NJ 08360 1 Licensed by NJ department of Banking and Insurance 856-457-7815 or E-MAIL: sales@grapevinenewspaper.com today. Opening Doors to Home Ownership Most to Least Expensive HOMEOWNERSHIP MARKETS Rank County Median Home Price of household income should be used to pay the mortgage, property taxes and insurance. The database further assumes a down payment of 10 percent. DATA SOURCES Information represented in the database was obtained from a variety of sources. On the homeownership side, data provided by First American Core Logic, which includes sales of both new and existing homes, was utilized. The average property tax rate for each county comes from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, and the costs of homeowner’s insurance for each county were estimated using average premiums reported by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The Federal Housing Finance Board’s Monthly Interest Rate Survey was used to determine the interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate, non-jumbo mortgage. On the rental side, the database uses the Fair Market Rents (FMR) established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Information on prevailing wages for the selected occupations comes from a proprietary database maintained by www.Salary.com. I Most to Least Expensive RENTAL MARKETS Rank County 2-BR Fair Mkt. Rent Homes with Immediate Occupancy 1 Bergen …………………..$481,250 2 Morris……………………$455,500 3 Somerset ……………… $447,750 4 Hunterdon …………… $422,000 5 Essex…………………….$420,000 6 Monmouth…………….$405,000 7 Union …………………….$375,000 8 Middlesex……………. $360,000 9 Passaic ………………….$352,900 10 Hudson ……………….. $340,000 11 Mercer …………………. $326,750 Cape May………………$321,000 12 13 Ocean……………………$298,000 Sussex …………………. $288,310 14 15 Warren…………………. $274,000 16 Burlington……………. $270,000 17 Atlantic ……………….. $260,000 18 Gloucester …………….$244,000 19 Camden………………..$208,000 20 Cumberland …………..$170,000 21 Salem …………………….$147,500 *Data from 3rd Quarter 2008 1 Hunterdon . . . . . . .$1,340 Middlesex . . . . . . . .$1,340 1 1 Somerset . . . . . . . .$1,340 4 Bergen . . . . . . . . . .$1,256 4 Passaic . . . . . . . . . .$1,256 6 Monmouth . . . . . . . .$1,251 6 Ocean . . . . . . . . . . .$1,251 8 Hudson . . . . . . . . . .$1,192 9 Mercer . . . . . . . . . .$1,120 10 Essex . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,103 10 Morris . . . . . . . . . . .$1,103 10 Sussex . . . . . . . . . . .$1,103 10 Union . . . . . . . . . . .$1,103 14 Atlantic . . . . . . . . . .$1,033 15 Warren . . . . . . . . . .$1,007 16 Cumberland . . . . . . .$956 17 Burlington . . . . . . . . .$932 17 Camden . . . . . . . . . .$932 17 Gloucester . . . . . . . . .$932 17 Salem . . . . . . . . . . . .$932 21 Cape May . . . . . . . . .$895 *Data from 3rd Quarter 2008 2 PLUS ACRES This 4 Bedroom 2-story Bungalow has been completely remodeled and is ready to move into. Kitchen has a center island with all new appliances. This quiet setting home comes with 2 plus Acres. Call today for your personal tour. Vineland LIKE BRAND NEW This 3 Bedroom rancher is like brand new. Large eat-in Kitchen, 2 full Baths, Basement nice and high with Family room, sits on almost 2 Acres. Home seems small but is very deceiving. Vineland INGROUND POOL This home speaks for itself. All Brick home. Two Bedrooms on first floor & 2 Bedrooms on second floor with 1/2 Bath. Gorgeous wood floors in LR, FR, DR. The Kitchen is completely remodeled with a huge granite top island. Basement is finished. Fenced-in back yard has a wonderful in-ground pool for perfect entertainment. MOTIVATED SELLERS ! Vineland FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Worldwide Convenience • Personal Attention Savings Home Equity Checking VISA Credit Cards Auto Loans VISA Check Cards Personal Loans Online Banking 4 LARGE BEDROOMS WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | Plus Much More! “Serving Members for Over 70 Years” 37 West Landis Ave. Vineland, NJ 08360 This is one spectacular home. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths. Wood floors in Dining Room, tile floors in eat-in Kitchen, and Hallway. Laundry on first floor. Above ground pool is less than one year old. Concrete pad, covered with large awning off the Kitchen patio door, excellent for entertaining. 9′ garage doors. Call Listing Agent for more details! Vineland Call Me Today 856-696-0767 Also serving members at: 28A Cornwell Dr. Bridgeton, NJ 08302 (609) 501-2340 CARMEN MINGUELA Realtor / Associate Bilingual Circle of Excellence, 2003 thru 2008 the grapevine { 35 } 856-453-9094 www.cumcofcu.org Graham Realty • 1101 E. Landis Ave. Vineland, NJ 08360 Business (856) 606-0696 ext 107 Fax: (856) 691-3020 CMINGUELA@AOL.COM Clifford Graham broker of record Coldwell Banker Excel Realty to our team of Real Estate Professionals MARK GOULD Mark D. Gould is a seven year land, commercial, new and existing residential specialist. Mark can provide you with commercial or residential land, residential or commercial rentals, as well as new and existing homes. “We like Mark’s professionalism and energy towards his clients. He has sold a lot of real estate over the years and understands the complexities in the real estate market,” says Russ and April Puesi, Managing Partners of Coldwell Banker Excel Realty. Mark Gould goes above and beyond to meet your needs. He has a good report with clients and takes their concerns seriously. Coldwell Banker Excel Realty welcomes Mark Gould to their Family and invites you to call him on his cell at 609-977-5083 or by email at mgould5857@yahoo.com TERRENCE SPENCER Born and raised in Vineland and a graduate of Vineland High School, Terrence obtained a B.S. in Business from Thomas Edison College and a M.Ed. from Grand Canyon University. He has been employed by the Vineland Board of Education as a middle school teacher and high school varsity coach for many years and continues to serve in that capacity. A husband and father of four daughters, he enjoys family trips to Disney World and the Jersey Shore. His hobbies include running and weightlifting, movies, and inspirational readings. Terrance has been involved in real estate in an investment capacity since 1998 and has fostered many friendships over the years. He looks forward to serving the community and making dreams of homeownership a reality. Terrance Spencer can be reached by his cell at 856-207-8354 or by email at tasm.1@verizon.net. is Proud to Welcome JASON JUDICE I would like to briefly share with you some insight into who I am, and what I can do to help you buy or sell a home. By choosing to work with me, you will gain the knowledge of an eight year veteran in the mortgage banking business. I have closed over $340 Million Dollars in residential loans across the country over the past eight years. I know exactly what underwriters are looking for in order to ensure your loan gets approved. My knowledge in the industry plus my passion to make my clients happy will be the perfect fit for you and your family. In my opinion, having a great RealtorLoan Officer combination, can be the difference between a client getting a property or losing it to another potential buyer. I will go to every extent needed to make sure your experience is nothing short of spectacular. I look forward to meeting and exceeding all your real estate needs in the future! Personal: I recently moved to Vineland, NJ after living and working in Mount Laurel, NJ for the past ten years. I am very excited about the opportunity to grow my business in Vineland, while continuing to service my existing clients. In my spare time I am an active volunteer firefighter and also enjoy playing golf. Jason can be reached by cell at 609-707-5700 or by email at j.judice@comcast.net JENNIFER GIZZI A new agent to Coldwell Banker Excel Realty, Jennifer Gizzi joined the team in May. A native of Riverton, New Jersey, Jennifer moved to Egg Harbor Township three years ago. “I am eager and willing to answer any questions you may have in your home search. Let me know how I can help you today!” Jennifer can be reached by her cell at 856-577-2680 or by email at jenngizzi@gmail.com. Move-In Condition Lovely brick two story home with garage and enclosed porch. Eat-In Kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, Newer windows, back roof and garage roof only 9 years old. Public water & sewer. Vineland City. $105,000 Exclusive Area In an exclusive area of established families. Artistically Landscaped; a magazine picture home. Spacious Master Bedroom with Loft and huge walk-in closet. Sunken Dining Room with hardwood floors and gas logged Fireplace. Living Room with cathedral ceilings and fireplace. Spacious ceramic tile work island. A must see!!! To All Agents: See [Agent Remarks] for further details regarding BBC. Public water & septic sewer. Vineland City $289,000 Nice Ranch Style Home Beautiful with a finished basement. New…..then after laundry in the basement please add in 3 bedrooms, 1 Full bath, Eat-In Kitchen, and Porch. Public water & private sewer. Great house at a great price! Vineland City $159,000 Rare Trees Hundreds of rare trees frame this peaceful East Vineland property. 1.75 acres; one of the most beautiful lots around !!! Must see… Vineland City $89,900 Looks As Fresh As The Day It Was Built Come and enjoy what new construction feels like. Home has an open floor plan, with a spectacular morning room. Bonus– a Full Finished Basement!!! 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, EatIn Kitchen. Public water & sewer. Vineland City $257,500 Spacious!!! Open floor plan affords this home a great opportunity for large family gatherings. Wonderful Florida Room allows you to enjoy the great outdoors all seasons. Basement is beautifully finished— Ready to move into. 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Eat-In Kitchen. Public water & sewer. A must see! Vineland City $259,900 Two Years Young! - 4 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths 2600 sq ft of great living space. Home has a Living Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Main Level Utility Room. There is a Full Finished Basement with a Full Bathroom. Home is equipped with a Video Security System. Home has Surround Sound inside and outside. All it takes is a phone call to see this magnificent home! Public water & sewer. Vineland City $287,9000 Very Charming Two story with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and a half bath. Large Living Room with Gas Log Fireplace, Eatin Kitchen, Florida Room, Large Yard with 2 car detached garage. Hardwood floors thru out. Public Water & Sewer. Vineland City $169,000 About To Start Construction…. There’s time to make selections for roof, siding, countertops and floors. Comes with a 10-year Home Warranty. Approximate completion date: OCT 2009. Pictures show what the Model will look like. Pictures are of a previously built model. Vineland City $225,000 Great East Vineland Location… Newer kitchen with clear cedar ceiling; hardwood floors throughout; air and furnace within 7 years; huge deck; great Florida Room; window treatments to stay. Subject to short sale approval. 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths. Public water & sewer. Vineland City $219,900 2 Years New - 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths! This home boasts spacious rooms, lots of closets, dual zone central air, first floor laundry and more. Full basement has high ceilings and could easily be finished for additional living space. Home Owner’s Warranty from the original builder! Vineland City $174,900 Cell: (856) 392-1523 • Office (856) 696-1111 x125 • www.cbexcelrealty.com • 1100 E Landis Ave Vineland, NJ 08360