INSIDE PET CARE • HOME & GARDEN • BARBARA COOK RUN-RIDE-WALK • VAUDEVILLE VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 24 | JULY 22, 2009 CONNECTING YOU { JANET NIEDOSIK } T O V I N E L A N D . W E E K L Y. Visit us online www.grapevinenewspaper.com The centennial anniversary of the first Mass offered at Our Lady of Pompeii Church was celebrated July 12. “Let us ask God to bless all those who have gone before us and let us remember them in our prayers today. Those who donated land, those who built our church, those who served …” With those words, Father Peter Saporito began the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first Mass said in Our Lady of Pompeii Church. Of course, it’s a different church building today. Indeed, it’s even a different parish, and it’s a very different time than it was when that first Mass was offered on July 5, 1909, but one thing remains constant—the faith of this church community. In an interview last week, Saporito said it was important to understand that the celebration was for the 100th anniversary of the first Mass offered at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, not the 100th anniversary of the parish. The parish of Our Lady of Pompeii, in actuality, ceased to exist in 2002, when St. Mary’s (East Vineland) was merged with Our Lady of Pompeii. While the churches retained their names, the merger created the Parish of Saint Padre Pio. Our Lady of Pompeii Church, at Dante and Cornucopia avenues, was filled to capacity at the 10 a.m. anniversary Mass on July 12, a day proclaimed by Mayor Robert Romano as Our Lady of Pompeii Day in the city of Vineland. It was a day that started with prayer, followed by food and fellowship at Merighi’s Savoy Inn. It was a day to celebrate the faith, foresight and perseverance of four farmers who, in 1904, had the idea to build a church in what was then called New Italy, and who, within five years, saw that church opened for the faithful. Continued on page 10 Crowning Achievement A local business helps pave the way for visitors to climb to Lady Liberty’s crown for the first time since before September 11, 2001. {DEBORAH A. EIN} nton Popeskic was just 13 years old when he arrived in America with his parents and sister. It was March 1969 when the four of them first saw the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor. It was symbolic of hope and a new life in America, as his parents yearned for a better life than they had known in their native Croatia (Yugoslavia). Popeskic could not have known then that 40 years later, in June of A Continued on page 12 I Faces in the News Students Celebrate Priests The students at Notre Dame Regional School honored two priests at their end of the year mass in June—Father John Tumosa of St. Rose of Lima in Newfield where he has been pastor for 15 years and Father Allain Caparas of Queen of Angels Parish in Minotola. Father John was celebrated for his 40 years in the priesthood and his active role at Notre Dame Regional School. Father Allain was honored for his dedication to NDRS where he taught eighth grade religion. Father Allain was recently transferred to St. Peters in Merchantville after three years at Queen of Angels. Dr. Mary Alimenti, Principal, fought back the tears as she presented both priests with Stoles that pictured children from around the world. Pictured, from left: Head Teacher of Landisville Campus Mrs. Tracey Carrow, Fr. Allain Caparas, Dr. Mary Alimenti, Fr. John Tumosa, and Head Teach Newfield Campus Mrs. Kathy Mulutzie. U8 Babe Ruth All-Stars The U8 Vineland Allstars recently competed in the Babe Ruth Softball tate finals. Morgan Hagerty, Shannon Connolly, Veronica Fennimore and Frances Lugo (not pictured) were awarded MVP medals by the opposing teams for outstanding performances. Great job girls! Fabulous Finishes Vineland YMCA Seals swimmers Kelsey DeMatte, 11, Alan Hsueh, 10, and Coach Dennis DeMatte competed in the 13th Annual Swim for the Dolphins, 1-mile open ocean swim. The event was held in Wildwood Crest on Saturday, July 11, in very rough surf. Kelsey finished second in 12&under girls and Alan finished third in 12&under boys. More than 250 swimmers of all ages competed. Kelsey finished 124th, Alan 135th and Coach DeMatte finished 210th overall. CALL VISIT PLAY NEW BRANCH NOW OPEN            All Summer Long At Our New West Landis Avenue Branch 1234 2.02% APY* NOW Checking Account No minimum balance or monthly fees. Free logo checks. Unlimited check writing. No fee ATM/Debit card. { 2 } the grapevine | JULY 22, 2009 Now, those living or working on both sides of Vineland can enjoy the full banking services that have made our 175 S. Main Road headquarters Cumberland County’s fastest growing bank. Call 691-1234 to learn more. Or better yet, visit 1234 W. 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Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ • 856.690.1234 Member FDIC High Efficiency Heating and Cooling and Water Heating Equipment Eligible for up to $1500 in Federal Tax Credits and up to $400 in Rebates Another Fantastic Finish Vineland’s Chris Gottwald successfully completed the 2009 Race Across America and was the first American to cross the finish line. He biked 3,021 miles in an unbelievable 10 days, 12 hours, and 46 minutes. Congratulations to Chris and his crew on a 4th-place Photo: Ed Hilt overall finish. Mayor Welcomes New Officers Three women and 28 men graduated from the Gloucester County Police Academy last Thursday. The following day, the eight Cumberland County graduates who are now part of the Vineland Police Department were greeted at City Hall by Mayor Robert Romano, who welcomed them and their families to a brief celebration in his office. Pictured from left: Brian M. Armstrong, Heather June Connelly, Timothy Dominick DeLouise, Christopher W. Fixler, Matthew J. Laielli, Johnathan N. Ramos, Michael James Wallace and Ryan John Watkins. Serving Vineland for over 100 years! 691-1950 State Lic. # 12089 Pets on Parade Winners With a crowded field of 22 entries, the winners have been announced in the second annual “Pets on Parade,” which took place on Saturday, July 11, as part of Vineland’s weekly downtown Fresh and Specialty Foods Market, sponsored by the Vineland Downtown Improvement District (VDID)/Main Street Vineland and Sun National Bank. “This is one of many ways we are bringing family-friendly events to Landis Avenue, and, in the process, making the Market refreshing and interesting each week,” said event organizer Donata Dalesandro. Michelle Boudreau of the Cumberland County SPCA emceed the event and SPCA staff members were among those judging the contest. The winners are: Most Interesting Pet: Maitias, an Irish wolf hound owned by Pat Selby of Vineland, pictured with Boudreau top left. Best Dressed Pet: Maxie, a Dachshund owned by Vincent Smith of Vineland Best Pet Trick: Rayna, a Siberian Husky owned by Marsha Little of Vineland Ugliest/Oddest-Looking Pet: Puddin’, a Pug owned by Donald Murray of Vineland, pictured, top right. Most Original Float or Wagon: Shaggy Teddy Bear, a puppy poodle owned by Patty Conners of Vineland, pictured, bottom left. Most Original Costume with a Patriotic Theme: Boomer, a mixed-breed dog owned by Timmy Bass of Millville, pictured bottom right. WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | the grapevine { 3 } SEND US YOUR FACES — IT’S FREE! Get your photos published in The Grapevine… birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, births, graduations, awards. Send them to The Grapevine, 3660 E. 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Prices include all rebates & dealer incentives. Prices include all costs except tax, tags & licensing fees. Not responsible for typographical errors. www.bobnovick.com WE SERVICE 808 N. Pearl St. (Rt. 77), Bridgeton, NJ • (856) 451-0095 I Gleanings { DEBORAH A. EIN, MANAGING EDITOR } Twin Landing Monday was the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing…and my boys’ 10th birthdays. O n July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon and the human race accomplished its single greatest technological achievement. Never before had a human being set foot on another celestial body, until that night when two spacemen stood on the moon and saw Earth in the heavens. Neil Armstrong’s one small step and mankind’s giant leap did not go unheralded by this science enthusiast. My fifth-grade studies had piqued my interest in America’s space program, and I would not let drooping eyelids steal this historic moment. I stayed up way past my bedtime for this landmark event that I would someday tell to my kids and grandkids—that I had witnessed, as it occurred, the first moon landing and man’s first walk on the moon, as reported by the legendary Walter Cronkite. Time travel 30 years out to July 20, 1999: Little did I know that in the wee hours of that morning, my own spaceboys, identical twins, would land on the face of Planet Earth. Several months before that, after the home pregnancy test turned up positive, I was off to my midwife. This was the same midwife who during my first pregnancy had compared a baby in the womb to an astronaut floating about in a spaceship. No gravity, just floating, bouncing off the walls. This time, she suspected two astro-babies and sent me for an ultrasound. And yes, there were two, but also a possible problem. The docs thought the babies might be monoamniotic. floating around in the same amniotic sac (which causes twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome), with a risk of one or both babies being lost during pregnancy or at birth. Were my babies bouncing off their own walls or bouncing off each other in the same compartment of the space shuttle? Mission Control was reminded how dangerous child- birth can be even in these times of great technological advances. The next ultrasound would tell the story. Indeed, the next month’s ultrasound showed the line, that most beautiful line, that meant the babies were in their own sacs. Now we could tell family and friends, tell the whole world that I was pregnant with twins. We told the soon-to-be big sister first and let her proclaim that we were “going to have babies.” The rest of the pregnancy was uneventful. A later ultrasound showed they were boys, and they continued to grow inside the command module. My little spacemen were soon in tight quarters, with no room to float or bounce. With the countdown two days before my due date, I went to the hospital Monday morning to have my weekly ultrasound and stress test. The technicians estimated that the babies weighed about six pounds each. The stress test showed no contractions, and the doctors debated what to do. They scheduled me for Thursday if nothing had happened by then. I don’t remember what I had for dinner that night, except for the broccoli. A halfhour later, I had stomach pains. Mission Control decided to wait and see if the pain started feeling more like a contraction. My first labor had been long, and I didn’t want to get to the hospital too soon. Within the hour, however, we were off to Newcomb Hospital. Labor was quick. Once I got past the denial, I delivered two babies in about onetenth the time it took to have their sister. I stayed up way past my bedtime to deliver them between 2 and 2:30 in the morning. They were born naturally (no drugs, no epidural) about four hours after we arrived at the hospital, one boy, then 12 minutes later, his identical twin. In the recovery room, a voice came over the intercom. “Baby Boy A weighs 7 lbs., 10 oz.” My jaw dropped as I hardly had time to process the thought that this must be the larger baby. “Baby Boy B is 8 pounds,” the voice from outer space continued. Recovery room? Ha! Ever since the boys exited Spaceship Mom, they have rocked our world. They and their sister have grown to be best buddies, fiercest rivals, and everything else brothers and sisters are to each other. As for the space shuttle, she’s become more of a land rover, shuttling all three offspring here and there. Houston, come in Houston: The twins have landed. I FRESH This Week’s Feature FO ODS MARKET m– (Opposite Vineland Post O ce) & Downtown Eco Day SPECIALT Y WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | Downtown Eco Day Cumberland County Improvement Authority will demonstrate a Composting Unit FREE Eco Bags–Visit Our Market Vendors and Get a Free Bag (while supplies last) Art Projects for the Kids from Recycled Materials Every Week — Jersey Fresh Produce Plus Market Runs ru Aug. 15 WIC & Senior Coupons Accepted VINELAND TROLLEY VINELAND TROLLEY the grapevine { 5 } 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. PET CARE Garoppo Feed & Pet Supply Pet Friendly Selection & Owner Friendly Prices! {Sherry Munyan} W hat do you look for in a pet supply store, or any store for that matter? It’s something that is getting harder and harder to find these days and it’s frustrating. I often leave stores, especially big chain stores in a huff because (a) I can’t find anyone to wait on me, or (b) I get some store worker who gives me the deer-in-the-headlights look when I ask them a question. What we are missing in this highly technically over-challenged I’m-too-busy to-eat -dinner–at-a-restaurant–without-answering-my-cell-phone society is Customer Service! Imagine this for a moment…staff members who care about their customers and know what they are talking about when it comes to their products and services. Refreshing thought, isn’t it! Well do I have a great store to share with you! Garoppo Feed & Pet Supply is a family owned and operated business located at 1200 Harding Highway (Rt. 40) in Newfield, NJ. The store opened in 2001 and offers hundreds of products for your pets, livestock, small animals, wild birds, horses, cattle, and much more. “We knew this would be a good area to offer animal products and services,” says owner Pat Garoppo. Customers love the selection and most importantly they love the exceptional customer service and product knowledge of all the staff members. Let’s not forget the prices. The store attracts a wide range of customers from all over southern New Jersey. “We have developed some wonderful relationships through the years with our customers” Garoppo adds. Garoppos Feed & Pet carries an extensive line of specialty pet foods including natural and holistic varieties. They also offer hay, bedding, oats and supplies for your horses. They are proud to be a Purina Feed Dealer and offer a full line of premium feed including Legends and Triple Crown. In addition, they carry chicken and goat feed and a complete variety of many different feeds for your farm animals and cattle. We can’t forget the wild birds and at Garoppos they are fully stocked from black oil sunflower seed and other value blends of wild birdseed to ultra premium wild bird selections. Feeders and suet cakes by the case are also available. You can also pick up toys and accessories for your dog or cat as well as grooming supplies and vitamin supplements. They also carry koi and pond food. For the hunting enthusiasts, Garoppos carries a variety of deer feeds and supplements and seed plots. So the next time you are in need of anything for your pet, livestock, or small animals, stop in and see “Molly,” the resident doggie, and the courteous and knowledgeable Garoppo staff. Check out the selection and prices—you will be glad you did! Garoppos Feed & Pet, 1200 Harding Hwy. 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An annual event designed to heighten crime prevention, and build support and participation in local anti-crime programs. 5-9 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 25 Young Marines Car Wash. Sparkle Kleen, 2611 S. Main Rd. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sparkle Kleen will donate $2 for each vehicle to the Young Marines. Schimmel, zumba, karate. BBQ sandwiches for sale. Crafts, including chair caning demos. 10 a.m-6 p.m. Free. 451 - 5623. GOLF, SPORTS, ETC. SATURDAY, JULY 25 Fresh and Specialty Foods Market/Eco Day. 700 block of Landis Ave. 8 a.m.-noon. p.m. Vendors will sell fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts. Trolley will shuttle between Kidston Towers and Walmart, providing free transportation for anyone going to the Market. 794-8653. SATURDAY, JULY 25 FRIDAY, JULY 24 Out to Lunch. Cohanzick Zoo, Bridgeton. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy free children’s entertainment: Special presentation by the Cohanzick Zoo. Noon. 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. Nature Scavenger Hunt. Parvin State Park, 701 Almond Rd, Pittsgrove. 4 p.m. 358-8616. SATURDAY, JULY 25 Community Day Fun Festival. The Margaret Winchester Enrichment Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 168 Sunny Slope Dr., Bridgeton. Childrens’ acivities including yoga demos with Linda SATURDAY, JULY 25 Puerto Rican Festival. Parade down Landis Avenue at 1 p.m. and acivities to follow at Landis Park. SATURDAY, JULY 25 Luau and Pig Roast. The Capri Swim Club, Juliana Dr. between Main Rd. and Valley Ave. The menu will include roast pig and a selection of foods, snacks and beverages. 5-10 p.m. Tickets $25 per couple or $15 per person and may be purchased at the pool concession stand or from any board member. Attendees may also bring their own beverages. FEDUP-4U WILL HOLD ITS FIRST annual Pink Carpet Gala, on August 30 at St. Anthony’s Hall on Wheat Road. The event will benefit the South Jersey Healthcare Foundation, Susan G. Komen race for the Cure. Central South New Jersey affiliate and Fedup-4u. It will be a night filled with celebration, dancing, African-American food, Italian dishes, a live band playing ‘80s and new music, award ceremony, special guest speakers, Gospel singers, poetry and a dedication to the late Michael Jackson (come join in on the thriller dance) Call James Cooper at 364-8103 for tickets. Sponsorship packages are available starting at $50. P.S.—Wear some pink. prizes. Trophy presentation will be at 2:45 p.m. at the Glasstown Plaza on the corner of High and Sassafras Streets. Judges will award over 50 trophies, including two Best of Show. In case of rain, the show will be held Saturday, August 15. For car registration, call John at 825-3047. For event information, call Earl Sherrick at 825-2600. SATURDAY, JULY 25 VHS Select Choir Reunion. Home of Kathi (Testa) Epifanio. Spouses and significant others are welcome, as well as members of the choir 1974-1994. Hosted by Kathi Epifanio and Michael Testa. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. 4-9 p.m. A $20 donation is requested to cover costs. RSVP by calling 691-1920 or visiting VHS Select Choir page on Facebook. 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. KOUNTRY THYME will resume its monthly open houses on Sunday, August 9, at Pizza Queen (Main and Magnolia) from noon to 4 p.m. Be sure to look for specials and prize giveaways. REGISTRATIONS FOR ihealthy Family, a nutrition education program for caregivers concerned about how to feed nutritious meals to their children, are now being accepted. South Jersey Healthcare is partnering with the Bottino ShopRite’s of Upper Deerfield and Delsea Drive to provide this community program. The ihealthy Family Program is designed to educate parents and community members about the growing problem of childhood obesity, basic nutrition, portion control and how to read food labels. The ShopRite of Upper Deerfield and of Delsea Drive will host a weekly class and provide food demonstrations by a ShopRite chef, store tours, and samples of different foods. ShopRite also donates weekly coupons, food give-aways, and prizes for participants. The program is free and open to the community. Classes meet for two hours once a week for five weeks. Class sizes are limited to 15 people, however classes are always forming. To register, call Debbie Erlandson, R.N., Childhood Obesity Coordinator, at 575-4868. Information about these classes is also available at the ShopRite courtesy counter. SUNDAY, JULY 26 Lasagna Dinner. St. Augustine Prep, 611 Cedar Ave., Richland. Eat in or take out. All proceeds benefit The Dream Foundation. Noon-5 p.m. $10 per person, $5 children (10 & under). Tickets available at the door. CHURCH NEWS Faith Tabernacle Holy Church 1665 North Avenue, Port Norris, is having a special service on Sunday July 26, at 3:30 p.m. Guest is Pastor James Clemmons of True Praise Ministry COGIC, Hammonton. Call 455-3880. Christ Community Church, 201 Salem Avenue, Newfield, will hold its Vacation Bible School July 27-31, from 6 to 9 p.m. Call 697-3005 to register for Crocodile Dock. New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 414 N. Seventh Street, will have its Annual Missionary Service on Sunday, July 26, at 3:30 p.m, with guest preacher Minister Paula Webb-Cheeks. Also, the Youth Choir at the church is hosting a Friday Night Live Concert on July 31 at 7 p.m. Call 691-1349. THE VINELAND HISTORICAL and Antiquarian Society held its annual reorganization meeting. Dr. Dane Barse, Mr. Charles J. Girard, Esq. and Dr. John P. Gruccio were re-elected to three-year terms on the Board of Trustees. The following officers were appointed to oneyear terms: Mr. Frank Amari, Jr., Esq., President; Dr. Dane Barse, Vice President; Mr. Robert J. Wilhelm, Secretary; Rev. Richard Shenton, Treasurer. SUNDAY, JULY 26 Hot Summer Nights Car Cruise. Bennigan’s, West Landis Ave. South Jersey Cruisers Association Car Club hosts. The MILLVILLE’S POPULAR DOWNTOWN CAR SHOW featuring antique and classic cars is set for Saturday, August 8 in the Glasstown Arts District. High Street will be closed from Main Street to Broad Street to accommodate the hundreds of cars on display. The Greater Millville Chamber of Commerce and the Garden State 50s Auto Club will host the event. Cars made before 1981 are eligible to participate, as well as special-interest and modern collectibles of any age. Dash plaques and T-shirts will be given to the first 250 cars registered. All vehicles pre-registered before August 1 will be eligible for one of four $50 cash { 8 } the grapevine | JULY 22, 2009 cruise is open to all years of Americanmade cars that are muscle cars, street rods, cruisers, classics and rat rods. 4-8 p.m. No fees, spectators welcome. 8253047 or thesouthjerseycruisers.com TUESDAY, JULY 28 City Council Meeting. Council Chambers, City Hall, Seventh and Wood sts. 7:30 p.m. Children are invited to participate in a Young Readers (ages 4-12) Summer Reading Club. It is held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 8th and Wood Streets, Vineland on Mondays, 4-6 p.m. It features: Reading enrichment, music lessons, healthy snacks—all free! To enroll, phone 691-7243. THROUGH JULY 27 Midget Football/Cheerleading Signups. Third St. and Chestnut Ave. 67:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24. Saturday registration 9 a.m.-noon on July 25. 974-3645. WEEKLY THROUGH OCTOBER 6 Senior Golf Association Events. Various courses throughout southern New Jersey. Annual membership $20. July 28 (Westwood). Aug. 4 (White Oaks), Aug. 11 (Patriots Glen), Aug. 18 (off), Aug. 28 (TBA). Call to join or for additional information, 691-4098. BARBARA COOK RUNRIDE-WALK FOR CANCER The 2nd Annual Barbara Cook RunRide-Walk for Cancer, this Saturday, July 25, at New Jersey Motorsports Park, will benefit the Lance Armstrong and South Jersey Healthcare Foundations by bicycle or through running events. The event also offers some less strenuous ways to participate—a BBQ reception and silent auction. The dinner and silent auction are just part of the day’s activities, beginning with 8 a.m. 62-, 31- and 8-mile bicycle rides that start on the Lightning circuit and travel local roads. Following a full day of Championship Cup Series (CCS) motorcycle racing, runs of 5K and 10K will start at 6 p.m. The 10K-course will wind throughout the 500-acre park. One and two-mile fun walks and an additional eight-mile bike ride will be a part of the evening session of activities. The BBQ reception is open to all for a cost of $25, and will include BBQ chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, corn on the cob, fruit and fresh vegetables, and beverages. The Snake Brothers will provide music and entertainment throughout the evening. Participants registered in the run, ride or walk are invited to the BBQ for just an additional $10. At the reception, a number of donated items will be part of a silent auction. Highlights include: a Patrick Dempseyautographed race car panel from the Dempsey Racing Mazda RX-8 driven during the Rolex 24 At Daytona and tickets to Philadelphia Phillies games, including seats in the Hall of Fame Club. The event will end with a candlelight walk, with participants walking in honor of cancer survivors or in memory of loved ones. The Barbara Cook Run-Ride-Walk for Cancer was named for Millville resident and community leader Barbara Cook, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2008 after a courageous fight. She was well known for her philanthropy, fitness resolve, community involvement, county and local board contributions, effervescent personality and beaming smile. She was, along with her husband Marty, an avid race fan and co-owner of Quality Lincoln-Mercury-Hyundai, the “official rental car of New Jersey Motorsports Park.” For Every Woman’s Imaging Needs, We’re Here For You When your physician orders an ultrasound or DEXA scan, South Jersey Healthcare has five area locations to serve you. And now each location features digital mammography for a faster and more accurate diagnosis. But that’s not all we offer. 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Before Our Lady of Pompeii Church was built, all the Catholics in that area traveled by foot or buggy to St. Mary’s to go to Mass. It was a distance of at least two miles. In the summer, it might not have been that bad a trip, but it could be grueling in the winter. At Mass on July 12, Saporito told the congregation that it simply wasn’t true that Our Lady of Pompeii Church was built because of conflict between the Italians at St. Mary’s and the Italians who wanted a parish on their end of the community. That is just “nonsense,” the priest said. And Joe Smaniotto couldn’t agree more. It was his grandfather, Marco, who donated the land for the church. “It was a matter of distance,” he said. “You hear lots of stories, but it was just too far [to travel] and, I think, they wanted their own parish, too.” At 100 years old, Mary Galante, stood Before Our Lady of Pompeii Church was built, all the Catholics in that area traveled by foot or buggy to St. Mary’s to go to Mass. collected from the faithful. The bishop appointed Rev. Edward C. Griffin to look into this matter of constructing a new church. On August 3, 1908, the actual construction began, and on July 5, 1909, the church was finally completed and was blessed and dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii. From that point on, the church began to grow in congregants and expand its physical plant. Among the first efforts of the first pastor, Father Agnello Santagnello, was the construction of a small four-room rectory, paid for and built by the parishioners. Out of his own pocket, Santagnello paid $150 for one acre of land to be used for a cemetery. This purchase took place on August 29, 1909, making the cemetery almost as old as the church. In the proclamation presented by as she was applauded for being the church’s oldest parishioner. But it’s Catherine Flaim, who will turn 97 in November, who has the distinction of being the church’s longest-registered parishioner. She was unable to attend the celebration because of health reasons, but said in a telephone interview: “I’ve been a member all my life.” She received all her sacraments, raised her family in Our Lady of Pompeii Church and continues to hold great affection for it. “It was just something about the way we grew up in the church,” she said, agreeing that it was always a warm and welcoming place. According to church history, the four farmers elected a committee to approach Bishop James A. McFaul, in Trenton, and ask for his permission to start collecting money toward a new church. Recounting the story at Mass, Saporito said: “I think the bishop looked at them and said, ‘Yeah, right.’ He told them, ‘You get the money,’ all the time saying to himself, ‘They’re only farmers; they’ll never get the money.’ Boy, was he wrong.” Within three years, $1,417.96 had been Come see what happens when rock star and teenage heartthrob Conrad Birdie gets drafted, the nation’s teenagers go haywire and Conrad’s songwriter, Albert, faces unemployment! Plenty of laughs and songs, including Put On A Happy Face, Lot Of Livin’ To Do, and the parents’ lament What’s The Matter with Kids Today?, have made this classic Broadway show a memorable musical. Directed by Broadway veteran and CCC favorite Deborah Bradshaw. { 10 } the grapevine | JULY 22, 2009 Mortgage rates are now the lowest in decades! Newfield National Bank offers various mortgage options along with knowledgeable professionals for a stress-free experience. 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In presenting the city proclamation to Saportio, Romano said, Our Lady of Pompeii “continues to be one of the leading churches” in the city and “this proclamation is a testament to the high esteem” in which this church is held in the City of Vineland I The committee that organized the 100th Anniversary of the first Mass at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, from left: Monsignor John Clarke, Joan Richmond, Father Peter Saporito, Laurie LaTorre, Linda Tieman and Father Gerald Anthony. 1853 Vine Rd. Vineland 691-4848 Fax: 856-691-2294 marcaccimeats@verizon.net Specials For July 22-25 EBT AVERAGE (3-3.5 LBS) CHICKEN FRESH HAMS AVERAGE (20-25 LB) WHOLE LEAN BEEF CUBES .99 ¢ lb. .99 1 ¢ $ 69 lb. 2 lb. T BONE STEAKS $ 99 $ 59 $ 99 FRESH CUT Come in and check out our great selections and prices on all your Bar B Q Meats! 5 BONE BREAKFAST IN SAUSAGE PORK LINKS LOIN lb. lb. WHOLE FRESH lb. 1 Salon Fabrojae’ Tuesday, August 4th 12:00 - 4:00 pm Join Us At For A Book Signing DR. 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Lincoln Ave. • Vineland, NJ 08360 www.doctormainiero.com c o n c e p t s a lo n Statue of Liberty Continued from page 1 this year, that he would be working to bolster that symbolic icon. “When I told my parents, my mom cried,” Popeskic says. “It was an honor to work on it.” As a fabricator/installer at Southern New Jersey Steel Company, the Glendora resident was sent to work in the Statue last month. According to company owner Hugh McCaffrey, Southern New Jersey Steel “was contacted by the general contractor for the Life and Safety Improvements within the Statue of Liberty project to supply additional technical manpower to support his steel subcontractor in order to meet the pending July Fourth deadline,” when there was to be a dedication and celebration at Liberty Island. “We were able to supply him with three shop fabricators who had the technical expertise to work in his subcontractor’s fabrication facility in northern New Jersey,” says McCaffrey. “Our men were able to supplement the subcontractor’s crew by helping operate the rail form- Anton Popeskic, left, and Carlo Gentiletti worked at the base of the Statue of Liberty last month. ing/bending equipment along with providing the proper welding and polishing for the stainless steel railings that were being installed to the crown of the statue.” According to the National Park Service website, the tragedy of September 11, 2001 resulted in the closure of Liberty Island. The island re-opened after 100 days, but the Statue remained closed until August 3, 2004. Until July 4, 2009, the pedestal level Statue Stats • The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France in recognition of the friendship established between the two countries during the American Revolution. • Artist Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, known for large-scale work, was commissioned to design the sculpture. Bartholdi recruited French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel to build a skeleton for his statue. • Eiffel designed a massive iron pylon and secondary skeletal framework that allows the Statue’s copper skin to move independently—yet stand upright. This flexibility is needed to allow the Statue to sway in the sometimes violent harbor winds. • The 25 windows in the crown symbolize gemstones and heaven’s rays shining over the world. • The seven rays of the crown represent the seven seas and continents of the world. • Lady Liberty’s face is said to be modeled after the sculptor’s mother. • The Statue gets struck by lightning many times each year. • The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for its centennial on July 4, 1986. • The Statue’s original torch was the first part constructed in 1876. In 1984 it was replaced by a new copper torch covered in 24K gold leaf that is lighted by floodlight at night. The original torch is currently located in the lobby of the monument. Access to the torch has been closed since 1916. Source: National Park Service was the highest point visitors could access. “The project was very difficult to fabricate,” says McCaffrey, “because of the tight twisting conditions that had to be achieved to fit people properly into the narrow space. There are not many steel fabricators who have this expertise and we felt privileged that we were the company they contacted to help them.” Anthony Bertonazzi, Stan Murray and Daryl Gould are the three workers who worked at the northern New Jersey Fabricators facility. Bertonazzi, from East Vineland, is from a farm family that traces its American roots back a few generations. He worked for a week and a half last month in the northern New Jersey shop, agrees that building and welding the handrails was difficult work, due to “the pitch and radius of the stairs. There was nothing typical about it,” he says. “It was very tight, to get everything to fit.” McCaffrey says: “We also provided two field personnel to help cut and install a new hatch opening in the existing base of the statue for entry. This work was also very difficult since you had to try to achieve this work without penetrating the original framework of the Statue. There was a federal inspector who monitored every move of this process to ensure that { 12 } the grapevine | JULY 22, 2009 west40autodetailing.vpweb.com Auto Detailing & Headlight Restora on WEST 40 Curves Works. So you can get more out of your summer. At Curves, our 30-minute circuit works every major muscle group and you can burn up to 500 calories. All with a trainer to teach and motivate. JOIN NOW, REST OF SUMMER ON US* * Offer based on first visit enrollment, minimum 12 mo.c.d. program. Discount applies to monthly dues. Service Fee paid at time of enrollment. New members only. not valid with any other offer. 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Funding for the Community Garden was provided by Cumberland County Improvement Authority and The Home Depot. Pictured in bottom photo are community garden volunteers, from left: Karen Bush (Progresso Quality Foods), Sue McKenna (4-H Club), Boys & Girls Club board member John Asselta (Progresso Quality Foods), Joe Flannery (Master Gardeners), Lisa Giberson (Rich Foods), Boys & Girls Club board member Mayra Delivery Available United Lawn L.L.C. 41 S. Wade Blvd. Millville, NJ 08332 856-327-3212 • Fax: 856-293-9588 • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Flooring • Ceramic Tile • Carpets Check Out Our New Location 571 N.E. Blvd. Vineland, NJ Your Dream Kitchen Can Be A ordable! 856-692-0050 Cannot be combined with any other o er or specials Exp: 8/22/09 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE { 14 } the grapevine | JULY 22, 2009 CRABTREE’S LANDSCAPING And Turf Management Beautifying the outside since 1989 Serving Vineland, Millville & Bridgeton Areas COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL OVER 2 0 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE! 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Get a free Eco Bag from the market vendors, while supplies last. “With the big push on now to use green technology and to be environmentally friendly, we want to show how easy and fun it can be,” said Stephen Wilson, chairperson of the Vineland Downtown Improvement District (VDID)/Main Street Vineland’s Green Landis Subcommittee. “There will be something at Eco Day for the whole family.” The Fresh and Specialty Foods Market, sponsored by VDID/Main Street Vineland and Sun National Bank, runs from 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday through August 15. Vendors sell fresh fruits and vegetables and various crafters and other exhibitors will be on hand. You can also 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 downtown revitalization. The trolley will shuttle between Kidston Towers and Walmart, providing free transportation for anyone going to the Market. For more information on this and all VDID/Main Street Vineland events, call the VDID/Main Street Vineland office at 794-8653 or visit the organization’s website at www.mainstreetvineland.org. 10th ANNUAL POND TOUR How to Hire a Lawn Care Company Source: Rutgers Extension Services. Nicholas Polanin, Somerset County Agricultural Agent; Pedro Perdomo, Morris County Agricultural Agent; William T. Hlubik, Middlesex County Agricultural Agent; and Martha Maletta, Hunterdon County Horticultural Consultant Homeowners have increasingly turned to lawn maintenance companies to provide lawn mowing, fertilizing, and pest control services. Because there are so many companies listed in the phonebook, this factsheet is intended to help inform consumers on the best strategies in choosing a knowledgeable and professional lawn care company. 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Learning the basics of lawn care before beginning the company selection process will provide you with adequate information to talk knowledgeably with lawn service professionals. Most aspects of residential lawn care are covered by a series of Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension fact sheets that have been written with the “do-it-yourself” homeowner in mind. In addition to covering what to do, they explain the reasoning behind the components of lawn care. MATCHING SERVICES TO YOUR NEEDS Learning about the various aspects of lawn maintenance—soil testing, fertilizing, liming, seeding, dethatching, weed and other pest control—can help determine which lawn care services will be required from contractors. Some people may only desire lawn mowing or fertilizing and liming, while others may need a more complete service that includes pest control, core aeration, dethatching, and seeding. Determine what your expectations are for your lawn and its care, and identify a company that can match their services to your needs. To hire a lawn care service, develop a short list of companies that provide the services desired. Ask relatives, friends, and neighbors for referrals. Then set up appointments to discuss your needs and find out how the company can meet them. A company representative should visit the site to assess needs. The more extensive the number of services to be contracted, the more extensive the interview needs to be and the more questions that need to be asked. Consider the following questions and topics: GENERAL READY MIXED CONCRETE Precious Stones • Does the service company recognize that all lawns are not the same and have different requirements based on sun/shade, soil texture, and grasses grown? 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RESEEDING, OVERSEEDING, AND RENOVATION • Does the service suggest or require a soil test for pH (acidity) and nutrient levels initially, then every three or four years? Limestone is often a necessary input, and needed amounts can’t be known without first performing a pH test. Soil testing is also the only way to determine phosphorus and potassium levels (fertilizer components) and the appropriate fertilizer analysis needed. • How is the fertilizer program determined? Nitrogen application rates should be based on maintenance practices such as irrigation, clipping removal, grass species, and site conditions. • When does the company apply fertilizer? Research has shown that cool-season lawns benefit from a fertilizer program that provides most of the required nitrogen in late summer and fall. • Is a limited fertilizer program offered for shaded lawns or low maintenance lawns or a summer-only fertilizer program offered for zoysia lawns? PEST CONTROL • What steps does the company recommend in improving a lawn? Does the company offer renovation and/or seeding services? • Does the lawn care company take time to diagnose the overall situation? For example, insects and disease can cause thinning of lawns and may need to be controlled with the use of pesticides. However, the thinning may also be due to poor light quality that can be alleviated with the use of a shade tolerant grass species. Maintenance of a zoysia lawn is different than maintenance of a bluegrass or tall fescue lawn. • Does the company use high quality, pest resistant cultivars appropriate to the growing conditions whenever seeding or reseeding a lawn? • Will the company recommend the use of alternative groundcovers in areas where the shade is too dense for an adequate lawn or where a slope is too severe for mowing and maintenance? • If you are reseeding the lawn, will the company work with you and alter its weed control practices so that the young grass isn’t damaged or killed? In addition to lawn care practices, you should also ask questions about the business in general: • How is the control program—for weeds, insects, or diseases—determined? Is it based on the particular situation of each lawn or is it a generic program that applies pesticides whether or not there is a problem, such as on a calendarbased schedule? • Are spot treatments for pests offered, or are applications always made to the entire lawn? • What resources does the company have or use for problem diagnosis? • Is an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach used that assesses problems in the context of all aspects of the lawn’s care? Does a qualified representative monitor the lawn for problems? • If you are doing some maintenance —How long have they been in business? —What are the management and staff qualifications or areas of expertise? —For pesticide applicator services, is the business registered with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) as an applicator business? —Is the company insured? Documentation can be requested. —Will they provide customer references for recent work? —Do they participate in professional organizations? —Are they a NJ Certified IPM Provider? Have their employees received training in Integrated Pest Management? Does the management check employee work? If the lawn care company will be applying pesticides for insect, disease, or weed control they must by law have a valid NJ Pesticide Applicator Business License, employ Licensed Applicators or Registered Operators, and provide the consumer with a written notification or copy of: • Proposed date(s) of application. • Brand name(s) of the pesticide(s) to be used and, if available, the common chemical name of the active ingredients. • The label instructions that relate to the customer or general public safety. • A Consumer Information Sheet that includes the name, address, and telephone number of the applicator business, telephone numbers of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, National Pesticide Hotline (Oregon), and the NJ Poison Information and Education System. Hiring a Lawn Care Company Once a company has been selected, a written agreement that fully describes the services, materials to be supplied, and the costs and payment schedule should be decided. 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There are so many delicious options, and I didn’t get to try everything. It’s so nice to see all these people downtown as well, eating and drinking and having a good time. As I walked by the booth that housed Dad’s Seafood (their crabs looked awesome), I was reminded of a dinner that I had a few weeks ago. Jill and I and the rest of the Sweet Life crew (and friends) were down at the Jersey Shore, and we had a big feast. It took much planning, as any good feast does, and the planning started several days beforehand, when I made a menu, then a prep list, Grilled squash complements the seafood. July 30-31, August 1, 2009 Eves. @ 7:00pm – Saturday Matinee @1:30pm At the Calvary Chapel Playhouse – 930 N. Main Road, Vineland (just south of Oak) All Singing – All Dancing – All Comedy & Chaos! Plus Clementine’s “Just Desserts Bar”! Tickets: $10 Adults, $7 Senior Citizens, $5 Children under 12 • Group Rates Available Call 856 205-9334 for tickets and information A Sponsored in part by: Vineland Downtown Improvement District/Main Street, Calvary Chapel Vineland, Colonial Bank, FSB, Newfield National Bank, The Sweet Life Bakery, Quality Printing, Cumberland Christian School, The Sweet Tooth, Sweetpea’s Children’s Consignment Shoppe, Auctions by Mesiano, LLC, and the Robert S. Greenberg Law Office. Experience The Difference RESTAURANT • LOUNGE • BAKERY ! NOW OPEN Gourmet Lunches & Dinners Take Outs & Package Goods SERVING THE FOOD YOU LOVE IN A VERY DIFFERENT WAY. Milmay Tavern has Sunday Breakfast Buffet 8am-2pm • Starting July 26th Serving Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner “foodFood • Better Prices with flavor” Better DUNGENESS CRAB { 18 } the grapevine | JULY 22, 2009 Take Out Available SPECIAL $9.95 Tuckahoe Road & Millville-Mays Landing Road, Milmay N.J. Chuck Boone Band Saturday, July 25 Monday-Friday 3-6pm Reduced Drinks Appetizers Join Us For Happy Hour Try Our Fabulous Cakes And Treats From Our 3513 Delsea Drive • Vineland • 856-765-5977 • Fax 856-825-0707 Major Credit Cards Accepted • Gift Certificates Available Hours: 10 am - 2 am Mon.-Fri. • 8 am-2 pm Sat. & Sun. Bakery (609)476-3611 Open 6 days 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Closed Monday a shopping list, and a list of all the equipment I’d need to bring with me to use in an unfamiliar kitchen. Henry suggested a seafood feast and I thought that seemed appropriate for the shore. I don’t usually cook seafood, but I know that the place to go for seafood is Dad’s on Delsea Drive. Since it was going to be the Fourth of July weekend, I stopped in a few days beforehand to see what would be available for pick-up on the Fourth. Crabs were something we would have to have, so I knew that I’d want a few dozen. Unfortunately, I was told that they had been having some problems with their crab purveyor, and there was no guarantee that crabs would be in on the Fourth. So I ordered some other goodies—clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp—and planned to pick up more of them if the crabs weren’t in. Luckily, the crabs arrived for the Fourth, so I picked up several dozen freshly cleaned crabs from Dad’s that morning. Into the cooler they went, along with the other seafood, and we were off to the shore. Brittany and I delivered two wedding cakes before we made it to Ocean City, and Jill arrived from a baby shower about an hour after we did. Everyone else was swim- ming, but I had food on my mind. Jill and I got started on dinner, and the hungry swimmers filtered into the kitchen soon after. The evening began with Prosecco, an Italian sparkling wine. Glasses were poured, and we toasted to good health, good friends and good food. The clams and mussels were rinsed and set aside, as were the blue crabs. Deanne had bought fresh tuna steaks, so Henry dressed the fleshy pink steaks in soy sauce, olive and sesame oils, and black pepper and then fired up the grill outside. Bamboo skewers were soaked in water (to prevent burning on the grill), and then stabbed with alternating scallops and shrimp. A quick drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper and they were ready for the grill as well. Same went for the bread that I had baked—big chewy, crusty, slightly sour loaves that we cut into thick slices. Jill was in charge of preparing the focal point of the meal, the blue crabs and pasta, and she did it wonderfully. A bunch of fresh parsley went into a blender, along with copious amounts of olive oil. Several heads of fresh garlic that I had harvested from my garden were added, as was salt and pepper, a little Adobo seasoning and just a little Old Bay (not like Maryland-style, where all you Best Pizza in Town taste is Old Bay). Everything got a quick pulse in the blender, enough to puree it all together, and then went into a large hot stockpot where the oil cooked the seasonings and filled the kitchen with a heavenly aroma. A few bottles of beer went into the pot, and then the mussels and clams. Jill knew they wouldn’t take long, and we were very hungry, so the shellfish became appetizers and disappeared quickly. The crabs went into the pot next and they went from a bright pink color to a cool shade of blue. Spaghetti that had been boiling to al dente in another pot was simultaneously done. At this point, Henry was finishing up the grill duties…fresh sliced squash, the bread, shrimp and scallop skewers, tuna steaks. The other guests had already set the table and opened another bottle of wine. Pitchers of water were put on the table, as was a side salad that had been made, and we were ready to eat. We sat out on the porch and toasted to a good, fresh meal. It was splendid how we all came together to prepare such a feast and how everything came together so well. The food was marvelous. Eating outside as day turned to evening, and sharing such a wonderful meal with such great company was even better. Enough memories of meals gone by, though. The seafood festival is in full swing and there’s a lot of work to be done before the night is through. Tomorrow I can think about seafood meals to come. I Stephen Wilson along with his wife Jill McClennen owns The Sweet Life Bakery. You may contact him via e-mail at thesweetlifebakery@verizon.net. $ Vineland’s neighborhood bakery, where everything is made from scratch and quality counts. 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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, 563-1400. 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, 697-5500. 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 available. 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, 696-1900. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Takeout, too. Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. Open 24 hours. Kids eat free Tues. & 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, 2059800. 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, 6915558. 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. ItalianAmerican 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., Millville, 825-3525. 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, 692-2800. 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.m10 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, 327-8878. 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. { 20 } the grapevine | JULY 22, 2009 I Recipe Corner { LISA ANN DiNUNZIO } Recipe Swap Muffins are great for breakfast or a mid-day snack. reetings! Whether it’s blueberry, cranberry, lemon, apple cinnamon, banana nut, carrot, pineapple, pumpkin spice or corn, I would choose a homemade muffin any day over the store-bought variety. They are moister, healthier and simply easy to make. Muffins are great for breakfast or a mid-day snack, Just add some bran, wheat germ or flaxseed flakes to your favorite recipe for added fiber and whole grain goodness. You can easily replace milk with soy milk, too, and they taste just as good! I truly am a muffin fanatic, and just thinking about them makes me want to go in the kitchen and stir up a batch right now! This recipe and story was submitted by Alberta Forest, who writes, “I usually In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, dry milk powder, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add water, butter and eggs, stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into 24 greased muffin cups. Bake at 425° for 13-15 minutes. As always, Bon Appetit. I Lisa Ann 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. G serve these muffins for a special weekend breakfast along with an egg and cheese casserole. My 5-year-old daughter loves helping me mix all the ingredients in the bowl, and then I spoon them into the muffin cups. We love the warm muffins spread with butter or jam.” Corn Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 cup dry milk powder 1/4 cup sugar 2 tbs. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2 - 2/3 cups water 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 eggs, beaten Since 1957 Custard Strawberry Ice Cream Pies $6.95 9 Non-Fat Sugar Free Flavors Daily 25 Hand Dip Flavors Flavor Burst • Banana Splits Sundaes • Milkshakes • Volcanoes Hotdog & Soda $1.98 • Small Cones $2.20 Low Carb Soft Serve • Water Ice Come Sit Under Our Gazebo Whet Vineland’s Appetite. Get your restaurant noticed by advertising on these dining pages in Help Us In Our Fight Against Cancer WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | Open 7 Days • Noon-10pm • 692-2748 1231 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland The Grapevine. Every residence in Vineland receives July 25th, 2009 by participating in and supporting our benefit It’s a full day of events • • • • • 1 and 2-mile fun walks 5K and 10K runs 62, 31 and 8-mile rides Cycling & Sports Expo BBQ Reception featuring the Snake Brothers Band • Auctions and raffles • Awards and prizes The Grapevine… There’s no better way to draw customers into your establishment! Dungeness Crabs Every Wednesday Comes with pasta red or white, salad, garlic bread the grapevine { 21 } $ 4940 Landis Ave• Vineland, NJ 08360 19 99 . Call today for advertising information: 856-457-7815 (856) 691-8051 For more details or to register online: www.njmp.com/RunRideWalk I Entertainment JULY 30, 31, AND AUGUST 1 The Villain Vaudevillian. Calvary Chapel Playhouse, 930 N. Main Rd., Vineland. 7 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 1:30 p.m. $10, children under 12 $5, senior citizens $7. Tickets may be purchased at the door. 2059334. Hilarity ensues onstage with the Pageant Wagon Players as they celebrate their 5th Annual Melodrama Summer Family Theatre production. Writer/ director Kathryn Ross set the story in a vaudeville theatre of the 1880s when variety stage shows began an effort to appeal to family audiences. The formerly popular bawdy theatres closed in droves as the entertainment industry established a new moral high ground and became the seedbed for the beloved vaudeville. Vaudeville was usurped in popularity by the movie industry in the 1920s and 1930s. Striking dramatic poses during a recent rehearsal is the cast from left top, comedian, David Lord of Goshen, villains, Liz Diaz and Jon-Mark Grussenmeyer of Vineland, frenzied stage manager and music director, Hannah Bradham of Millville, and Jacob Havens of Pittsgrove, song and dance diva Diana Hoffman of Millville, and in the foreground, Bethany Finn and Tim Grussenmeyer, both of Vineland, as heroes Sarah and Tony Starr. Not pictured are Veronica Diaz of Vineland, and pianist Jacob Havens, Pittsgrove. SALUTE TO VAUDEVILLE, SUMMER CONCERTS, OPEN AUDITIONS, NIGHTLIFE, AND HANGAR 84 ROCK SHOWS. THURSDAY, JULY 23 Karaoke Night. Fuel House Coffee Co., 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 563-1400. 7 p.m. $3. JULY 23, 24, AND 25 Nightlife at Villa Filomena. Villa Filomena Ristorante & Lounge, 821 Harding Hwy., Buena, 697-7107. Thurs.: Ladies Night, Fri.: Live music, Sat.: Italian Accordian. JULY 23, 24, AND 25 Nightlife at Bojo’s. 222 N. High St., Millville, 327-8011. Thurs: Ladies Nite with Charlie. Fri: Jonas Brothers Celebration. Sat: Singalong. Sun: Nascar/Baseball. JULY 23, 24, AND 25 Nunsense. Little Theatre, Sherman Ave., Vineland. Cumberland Players presents its summer musical. Cast comprised of local talent. 8 p.m. Tickets $15. 692-5626. FRIDAY, JULY 24 Norman Taylor + Lili Anel. Fuel House Coffee Co., 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 563-1400. 7 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 24 Tom Moran/Ant Farm. Bogart’s Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 327-3714. 5 p.m./ 7 p.m. Start Fresh Today! Credit Card Debt • Medical Bills Utility Bills • Surcharges And Even Some Income Taxes Stop Wage Executions Reduce Car Payments Free Office Visit-Start Fresh Financially! Want to wipe out your debt? WIPE OUT: WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 John Lolli. Michael Debbi Park, Cedar Ave., Richland. 7 p.m. rain or shine. Free concert. JULY 22, 23, 24, 25, AND 28 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. FRIDAY, JULY 24 Thrash and Burn. Hangar 84, 20 S. Sixth St., Vineland. 9:30 p.m. $10-$12. (frontgatetickets.com). JULY 24 AND 25 Nightlife at Old Oar House. Old Oar House Brewery, 123 N. High St., Millville, 293- AT THE CASINOS HEADLINERS, COMEDY ACTS, AND MORE Tickets: 1-800-736-1420; www.ticketmaster.com unless otherwise noted. STOP SHERIFF SALE COMEDY & MORE 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 comics 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: 1-877-FUNNYAC or 609-348-0920. 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. Tropicana. Liverpool Club Theater in North Tower. Wed.–Sun., 8:30 p.m., $25. THROUGH JULY 26 Beatlemania Now. Bally’s. Wed, Fri, Sun. 8 p.m.; Saturday 8 and 10:30 p.m. $25. 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 { 22 } the grapevine | JULY 22, 2009 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. THROUGH AUGUST 9 A Bronx Tale. Harrah’s. Tues.-Thurs. 8 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 9 pm. $65, $55, $40. HEADLINERS FRIDAY, JULY 24 The Roots. Borgata. 10 p.m. $49.50. 1-800-298-4200. Hell’s Bells. Hilton. 9 p.m. $15. Mike Epps. Showboat House of Blues. 9 p.m., $69.50, $59.50, $45, $40, $35. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5 Hypno-Sterical. Trump Marina. Thurs, and Fri. 9 p.m., Sat. 10 p.m. $22.50. Seymour Wasserstrum, Esq. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6 Carnival of Wonders. Trump Plaza. 8 p.m. Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat.; 9 p.m. Fri.; 3 and 7 p.m. Sun. $25. SEYMOUR WASSERSTRUM Esq. -Bankruptcy Attorney- SATURDAY, JULY 25 Daniel Tosh. Borgata. 9 p.m. $35. 1800-298-4200. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6 Cirque Dreams Pandemonia. Taj Mahal. 8 p.m. Wed., Thurs;, 9 p.m. Fri.; 3:30 and 8 p.m. Sat. and Sun. $35 and $25. 856-696-8300 1200. Fri.: Broken Strings, 9 p.m. Sat.: Retrospect, 9 p.m., SATURDAY, JULY 25 Open Mic . Bogart’s Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 327-3714. Hosted by South Jersey Songwriters. 7 p.m. Varicose • SUNDAY, JULY 26 In High Gear. Bridgeton Riverfront Park, Bridgeton. 7 p.m. Free concert. 453-1675. JULY 26 AND 27 Open Auditions for The Mousetrap. Cumberland Players, Sherman Ave. and the Blvd., Vineland. Director is looking for men and women ages mid 20s to 60s. 7:30 p.m. Callbacks Monday 8 p.m. www.cumberlandplayers.com. Veins • Featured on ? and WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM | MONDAY, JULY 27 Buddy Gale Big Band. Giampetro Park Enrico Serra Band Shell, E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 7 p.m. Free concert. Reach Out To The Most Qualified Specialist Minimally Invasive Insurance covered 30 min. Office Treatment Free Vein Screening Call to schedule an appointment MONDAY, JULY 27 Kill Paradise. Hangar 84, 20 S. Sixth St., Vineland. 6 p.m. $12-$15. (frontgatetickets.com). TUESDAY, JULY 28 Bill Newman and Doctors of Rhythm. Joe Dale Pavilion at Bruno Melini Park, 616 Central Ave., Minotola. 7-9 p.m. All are welcome; bring your own chair. Free concert. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 The 4 J’s Band Michael Debbi Park, Cedar Ave., Richland. This Band plays all the standards, Sinatra tunes and a variety from the 40’s to the 70’s, plus some newer tunes. 7 p.m. rain or shine. Seating available or bring a lawn chair. Free concert. Charles L. Dietzek, D.O., FACOS Raymond S. Wojtalik, M.D., FACS Voorhees • Sewell • Vineland THURSDAY, JULY 30 Don’t Call Me Francis. Annata Wine Bar, 216 Bellevue Ave., Hammonton, 609-7049797. 9 p.m. Tickets $10. 856.309.VEIN (8346) Specializing in spider and varicose vein treatment 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. 2950 College Dr., Suite 2B, Vineland • www.VeinVascular.com THROUGH JULY 30 The Beauty of Life. Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 794-4244. Original art by Carmen Perez in acrylics, graphite and mixed media. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Perez is an owner of La Bella Art Gallery. Advertise in The Grapevine and get incredible results. For a free and no-obligation advertising consultation, call 856-457-7815 or e-mail: sales@grapevinenewspaper.com today. Do You Think You Can’t Afford A Vacation? FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Cumberlads. Cumberland Mall. Men’s a capella chorus under the direction of Gene Tubertini. 7 p.m. You can with us! Don’t just dream it… now you can travel the world Featuring 5 Cruises & 25 Vacations or Use Us For Single Vacation Bookings! Call Now & Ask About Our Lifetime Package! www.TvTravelPackage.com/HA8467 the grapevine { 23 } THROUGH AUGUST 10 Tara Jacoby Art Exhibit. Fuel House Coffee Co., 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 563-1400. Her work ranges from ink drawings, watercolor paintings, digital media and oil paintings. Getaway Lifetime Vacations, LLC • Hiberto Andular • (856) 979-8467 I Historical Vineland EXCELLENT QUALITY not { VINCE FARINACCIO } This Week, 40 Years Ago The triumph of putting a man on the moon was short-lived in Vineland. or centuries, the moon was a mysterious object hovering brightly in the night sky, flaunting its cyclical phases before an awestruck earthbound audience. The Earth’s satellite has found a place within our literature, our culture and our imagination and has come to represent a range of symbols from the unconscious mind to an agricultural barometer. It is associated with water through its control of the tides. Forty years ago, however, man took a giant step toward demythologizing the moon.. On July 20, 1969, the United States placed man on the moon only days before Vineland experienced fierce rainstorms that severely flooded the area. These two events shared the main headlines that week in Vineland’s Times Journal, one capturing a globally historic moment, the other recording a catastrophic local event. Looking at this particular week from a vantage point of 40 years later reveals a lifestyle now sadly unfamiliar to today’s comparatively cluttered existence. Families gathered around either a black-andwhite or a color television set, one per household, to witness the defining moments of the Apollo 11 mission carried by three major networks. Rules of bedtime were dispensed with as children were permitted to stay up late to watch this historic occasion. And by the next day, opinions abounded and were collected and reported by the local press that evening. From fervent praise to outright dismissal, proffered hope to unabashed cynicism, and solemn replies to glib reactions, myriad responses recorded by the Times Journal reflected the nation’s outlook at Neil Armstrong’s first step onto the lunar dust. Some of those interviewed by the newspaper, particularly children, marveled at the accomplishment of sending man to the moon. Others found promise for mankind or national pride in the achievement. Yet some individuals were critical of the venture, citing concerns like our planet’s poverty-stricken areas as a priority over space travel. EXCESSIVE COST All Cartridge World ink and toner cartridges are built to the highest standards and will save you money. Buying big name brands just guarantees you’ll pay a lot more. F Magnolia Court Shopping Center Vineland, NJ 08360 856-692-0372 1370 S. Main Rd. Main Road Organics Market Mail Room ©2008 Cartridge World. All rights reserved. The most significant portion of the article, however, centers on residents of the Memorial Home. Some of these veterans served in the early days of man’s involvement with flight, which was only 66 years old at the time of the moon landing. What we take for granted today with air travel in our post-Concord existence was, in 1969, entering its adulthood with space travel. The Times Journal described a Memorial Home vet who had served as an airfield mechanic in the 1920s and watched the moon landing from a front-row seat in the facility’s recreation room. Unlike the tragedies that defined 1968, the moon landing brought citizens together for a victory. But the triumph was short-lived in Vineland as residents, their watchful gaze still aimed skyward on July 23, were engulfed in torrential rains that left streets like the Southeast Boulevard submerged in four to five feet of water. Less than a week later, a four-hour downpour brought five inches of rain. Civil Defense crews were dispatched to pump out basements and roads. Cumberland County requested disaster-area status, due to the $2 to $5 million estimated loss in farm crops. While scientists studied moon rocks retrieved by the astronauts, Vineland was bailing out. For some, the moon landing and local flooding might be interwoven in memory. But that spell cast by the Earth’s satellite 40 years ago still remains—not in the scientific discoveries or the charts and diagrams or even in the news reports. It’s in the same spot where Walt Whitman found enchantment some 100 years ago when he wrote: I wandered off myself In the mystical moist night air, and from time to time, Looked up in perfect silence… I Magnolia Rd www.cartridgeworldusa.com/Store305 only at South Jersey’s Premier Car Wash Just $850 YES! Voted #1 “Best of Best” 2008 VINTAGE VINELAND Miss Ocean City 1923 Do you know her name or her connection to Vineland? 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 photo, contact Harbold at the Society. 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). D + Tax Can get my car clean INSIDE & OUT??? { 24 } the grapevine | JULY 22, 2009 EVER Guaranteed! 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Day & Evening Hours Proud Member Of The Allied Dental Practices Of NJ Personalized Dentistry SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUR SENIOR CITIZENS the grapevine { 25 } Se Habla Español E D W A R D P O L L E R , D D S • G L E N N P R A G E R , D D S • TO D D P R A G E R , D D S • D A N I E L D I C E S A R E , D M D I Downtown Vineland { TODD NOON, EXEC. DIR., VDID/MAIN STREET } Victory Mini-Park The small space with much significance was rededicated last Friday. arge landmarks are important, but we also should remember the small spots set aside to honor or memorialize certain events or persons. You may walk or ride by these little places without giving them a second thought. You take them for granted until the time comes to freshen them up with a new look and then you realize again the significance these spots hold. A case in point is the Victory Mini-Park, located at the clock tower in front of Bain’s Deli at 636 E. Landis Avenue. It is not a mini-park with trees and fountains but is a spot originally dedicated in the early 1990s in recognition of the troops who served in Operation Desert Storm. A plaque was placed there at the time. L The new plaque, replicating the orginal. In recognition of the importance of that mini-park—and in recognition of the wear and tear of time and the elements—the Victory Mini-Park was rededicated last Friday in a small ceremony. On hand for the ceremony were two city leaders who took part in the original dedication—Former Mayor Harry Curley (the mayor at the time of the original dedication) and City Councilman Douglas Albrecht (the VDID Executive Director at that time). A letter by Congressman Frank LoBiondo—who was at the original dedication as an Assemblyman but could not attend the rededication ceremony—was read by Mayor Robert Romano, who reminded everyone that while Operation Desert Storm is over, the need to remain vigilant is still great. A new plaque, replicating the original, has been set in its place. So, the next time you go into Bain’s, or when you are in the area, stop and think about the significance of that little spot in our downtown and what made it all possible. *** Learn some easy and fun ways to be friendly to the environment at Eco Day this Saturday at the weekly Fresh and Specialty Foods Market on the 700 block of Landis Avenue. See the Home & Garden section of this paper for details. Also, I want to thank everyone who worked so hard on the Vineland Seafood Festival last weekend. These events come together through the teamwork of a dedicated group of volun- Victory Mini-Park Ceremony last Friday. From left: Sam Klein, VDID/Main Street Vineland Maintenance; Diane Sacco, VDID/Main Street Vineland Board of Directors ViceChairperson; Mayor Robert Romano; Gary Galloway, VDID Board Chairperson; Harry Curley; Douglas Albrecht; Todd Noon. teers, with help and cooperation from various City departments. I appreciate the contributions made by everyone. For more information on VDID/Main Street Vineland’s “endless summer” of events and activities, call the office at 7948653 or visit www.mainstreetvineland.org. The Grapevine’s Crossword Puzzle { 26 } the grapevine | JULY 22, 2009 ACROSS 1. O.J. prosecutor C. ____en 5. Confronted 10. Rectangular groove in wood 14. 6th Jewish month 15. French spelling of Chad 16. Piercefield fire tower Mt. 17. Wm. ____: Buffalo Bill 18. 2 person board game 19. “Stir Crazy” actor Wilder 20. “Stuart Little” author White 21. Shock therapy 22. B__ Watch: TV show 23. Perceived 27. Long deep cuts 30. Before 31. Midway between E and SE 32. Pats lightly 35. French scholar Ernest 38. Apprehends 42. Plural of 33 down 43. Chimney corner: _____nook 44. Swiss river 45. 3rd or 4th Islamic month 46. Bargains 47. Snare 48. The sheltered side 50. Tokyo 52. Groups of 12 54. Island dress 57. Expresses surprise 58. 60. 61. 64. 66. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. Arrived extinct Exclamation of surprise Ferryboat Watchman Plasters Winglike structures ____zzle: enchant De Mille (dancer) Game cubes ____ 500, car race Th_____: Scottish symbol Computer systems with common storage Solution to last week’s puzzle DOWN 1. Cyprinids 2. Sun-dried brick 3. Radioactivity unit 4. Not producing milk 5. Supervises interstate commerce 6. Sustained dull pain 7. Personal drafts come out of it 8. The countries of Asia 9. Tooth caregiver 10. U.N. Sec. Gen. Hammarskjold 11. They ___ 12. Mother of Perseus 13. Does as told 24. Stalkless leaves 25. Trauma center 26. Bemocks 27. Origins 28. Equally 29. Obama’s prior office 32. Women’s genealogical society 33. Turkish leader’s title 34. Bao___: monkeybread tree 36. Point midway between NE and E 37. Everyone 39. Alt. spelling of 44 across 40. Women’s undergarment 41. Calendar month 49. 1/2 an em 51. A city prosecutor 52. Abu __, United Arab Emirates capital 53. Wine barrels are this 55. Civil rights group 56. Indian butters 58. Decagrams 59. Cain and __ 62. “Kookie” Byrnes 63. Negative 64. Type of radish: ___kon 65. Point midway between S and SE 66. Dentist’s group 67. Container cover O REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS The following transactions of $1,000 or more were filed with Cumberland County in the month of June 2009 (transactions may have occurred in an earlier month). Names listed may, in some cases, be those of buyers’ or sellers’ representatives. BRIDGETON 94 N Burlington Rd., Sherwood at Twin Oaks LLC to Roberta Evans on 6/9/09 for $169,900 32 Elmer St., Sec. of Housing & Urban Development (by Atty.) to Sonia Christophe on 6/10/09 for $32,500 341 Atlantic St., Kenneth Williams to Susan Magee on 6/10/09 for $50,000 79 American Ave., Thomas R Pepitone (Exec.) to Myrma Segarra on 6/10/09 for $105,000 162 N Laurel St., Rebecca Thompson-Albert to ORP Properties LLC on 6/11/09 for $82,500 29 Cedarbrook Ave., Anthony J Viola to John Comparri on 6/11/09 for $150,000 164 N Laurel St., Robert C Thompson to IIH Properties LLC on 6/15/09 for $82,500 COMMERCIAL TWP 1448 Spring Garden, Sec. of Housing & Urban Development (by Atty.) to George W Fisher on 6/8/09 for $31,550 7419 John St., Charlene Domanski to Nicholas Levari on 6/15/09 for $15,000 DOWNE TWP 554 Haleyville Rd., Mabel V Downey to Keith A Hannah on 6/10/09 for $95,000 LAWRENCE TWP 552 Newport Rd., Catherine Burris to Christopher Puff on 6/11/09 for $192,000 Norris Ave., Terry Dowdy to Protege Development LLC on 6/15/09 for $32,500 MILLVILLE 2610 Cedar St., Wil Mar Egg Farm to Beatrice Loetell on 6/8/09 for $40,000 2 Natalie Ln., Pleasant Property Investments LLC to Rebecca L Bruno on 6/9/09 for $203,372 113 Twilight Rd., Mary E Simmons (by Atty.) to Lawrence A Brown, Sr. on 6/10/09 for $55,000 1705 Coventry Way, Sec. of Housing & Urban Development (by Atty.) to 1705 Coventry Way LLC on 6/10/09 for $81,966 1004 Louis Dr., Louis J Hunter to Patricia A Morgan on 6/10/09 for $152,400 25 Hayes Ave., Michael Kavanagh to Richard Donn on 6/10/09 for $315,000 1407 Hance Bridge Rd., Christopher L Morgan to Jason Motter on 6/12/09 for $177,000 509 Mulberry St., Edgar Flores to Edward Cugini on 6/15/09 for $95,000 UPPER DEERFIELD 71 Sentry Dr., John Gruppioni to Anthony J Viola on 6/11/09 for $230,000 43 Husted Station Rd., Thomas A Brown to Massimo Dionisi on 6/15/09 for $240,000 VINELAND 1082 E Chestnut Ave., Sandra Lee Meyer (Trust, Atty.) to B&C Processing Management LLC on 6/8/09 for $132,500 1338 Sherwood Dr., Marian Stasiuk (by Atty.) to Nataliya Lyuppa on 6/8/09 for $170,000 251 Deborah Ct., Keith Petrosky to Anthony Campana, Jr. on 6/8/09 for $186,500 465 Sheridan Ave., Eduardo Zyska to Rhonal J Calcano on 6/8/09 for $220,000 2602 Medina St., Hovnanian K at Vineland LLC to Douglas A Peters on 6/8/09 for $303,000 2232 Franklin Dr., John Scotti to Mod-Con Inc. on 6/9/09 for $70,000 1748 Kay Terr., Harry F Clouser to Tammy Gadberry on 6/10/09 for $165,000 405 W Oxford St., Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (by Atty.) to Nathan Vazquez on 6/11/09 for $99,300 2139 E Chestnut Ave., Terrace East Real Estate Assoc. LP (by Gen. Ptr.) to Angel E Sanabria on 6/11/09 for $134,900 1789 Tomahawk Ct., NVR Inc. (DBA) to Shahbaz Sotrah on 6/11/09 for $230,000 1800 Tomahawk Ct., NVR Inc. (DBA) to Jason S Sharer on 6/11/09 for $249,990 3718 Nathan Ln., NVR Inc. (DBA) to Tara Lyn Todd on 6/11/09 for $250,610 1254 Lori Ln., Bruce Evans (Atty.) to Steven Levari on 6/12/09 for $62,500 1589 S Delsea Dr., Cesare Coslop, III to Peter Russell Varesio on 6/12/09 for $140,000 Offers you all you would expect in apartment living and more, “a place to call home” 5 Large Floor Plans One & Two Bedroom Apartments and Three Bedroom Townhomes Features: • Washer & dryer in all apartments • Individual heat & central air • Spacious rooms & generous closets • Wall-to-wall carpeting • Pool & playground (856) 696-1929 1301 S. 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