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osing a beloved father is hard enough on anyone.
It is especially hard when the loss is suffered by
an eight-year-old girl. William Joel Bermudez,
an Air Force veteran from Vineland, died tragically last November from injuries sustained in a car accident,
leaving his daughter Lindzi without a father. The sudden
loss has left a huge void in her life.
Enter Joel and Lindzis friend Nickolas Casalinuovo, a 14year-old eighth-grade student at Edgarton Christian
Academy in Newfield, and his Pay It Forward Project. The
Pay It Forward Project is an eighth-grade requirement that
started with the hopes of Edgarton students realizing that
even a 14-year-old can make a positive difference in someones life.
In a Pay It Forward Project, Edgartons principal, Dr.
Mary Alimenti, presents each of the students with an envelope and encouraging words to "Pay It Forward" at a prayer
service for the schools entire student body. Each envelope
contains $40 and starts them on a journey that will change
their lives. Students are challenged to think of ways to
increase the money given through various fundraising activities, events or by donating their time to a cause.
Nickolas dedicated his project to raise money for a trust
fund for Lindzi that would help her with her future educational and financial needs. Nickolas filmed three student
plays at his school and made DVDs of them to sell to the students and parents for $5 each. He then hosted a video gaming
Michelle
Dawn Mooney
will join the
SNJ Today
News show as
Lead Anchor
beginning Wednesday, June 1.
Mooney, a former NBC 40 news anchor and
a southern New Jersey native, currently hosts
the weekday radio show Middays With Michelle
on WPG Talk Radio 104.1FM.
I think SNJ Todays mission of putting
more of an emphasis on positive stories and
informational news fits perfectly with the
direction I have taken since my time at NBC
40. Mooney says. They are doing something
really unique in the news world and I am
excited to be a part of it.
Mooney has worked in the media industry
as a news director, radio news anchor, radio
host, and national author. Her career spans
more than 15 years in broadcast television. She
is an active public speaker who has addressed
groups including the New Jersey Association
of Women Business Owners (NJAWB) and the
Cape May Film Festival. Among her list of
charity and community endeavors are the
United Way, NJ Food Bank, American Heart
Association, American Red Cross, The HERO
Campaign, Marine Corp Law Enforcement
Foundation, The 200 Club and D.A.R.E. She is
also a recognized and acclaimed singer songwriter, having worked nationally with several
Grammy-winning artists.
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You are my heart are the words

that Joel and Lindzi Bermudez said
to each other constantly.
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At a special presentation ceremony at Edgarton Christian
Academy, Nickolas Casalinuovo with Lindzi Bermudez presented
a check for the money raised. INSET: Lindzi and her late father,
William "Joel" Bermudez.
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DiLeo Stages Final Recital;

Thanks Students, Parents
I opened the Childrens Ballet
Workshop in September of 1983. Since
then, I have had the privilege of teaching hundreds of students from the
South Jersey area. I have worked with
so many talented dancers over the
years, and this years group of dancers
are some of the best. It is with great
sadness that after this years recital, I
will be retiring.
My current students will be performing in our schools last dance
recital on Sunday, June 12 at Buena
Regional High School. I want them, as
well as every other student I have ever
taught to know how proud I am of
them. My students have been hardworking, talented young people who
have been a joy to teach.
Over the years, Ive had many, many
students be a part of our Dance Elite
competition team. Traveling with these
students as they competed with skill,
heart, and the love of dance has been
a highlight of my teaching career.
Along with thanking my current and
past students, I would also like to
thank their parents. I know the dedication it takes to get your children to
dance class week after week, year after
year. I truly feel we have been a big
family, a very special family. Since
1983, I have made friends with so
many dance teachers. I would like to
thank them for their support and
friendship. They all do amazing work
with their students.
As I close this chapter of my life, I
want to wish all my students all the
best as they move forward. I know
great things are ahead for them.
Our final performance, The Grande
Finale, is being held on Sunday, June
12, at the Buena Regional High School.
Students, ages four through 18, will
perform ballet, pointe, jazz and tap
routines. Showtimes are 2 and 7 p.m.
Tickets are $16 and are available at
the studio and at the door.
Sandi DiLeo
The Cumberland County ARC

Sharks traveled to their final qualifying meet, the South Aquatic
Sectional Meet in April. Next, the
team will head to TCNJ for the NJ
State Special Olympics Summer
Games in June. The competition was tough, but the ARC Sharks were tougher! Each
swimmer came back home with individual Gold, Silver, and/or Bronze Medals!
Whitney Finney excelled with 1st place Gold 100 IM, 1st Place Gold 50 Butterfly.
The ARC Sharks are hoping that a local business or individual may want to
sponsor this amazing team and help get new swimsuits and other much-needed
swim gear. If you would like to be a sponsor and support the Sharks, contact
Coach Anne: abhshhs@aol.com
Back row, from left: Coach Anne Hartman, Sean Richards, Tom Panichello, Coach Regina
Hartman, David Collins. Front row: Jennifer Tomlin, Whitney Finney and Coach Dennis
DeMatte. Not pictured: Greg Schaffer.
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Newfield National Bank is proud to sponsor
the Rock Wall at the upcoming National Night
Out event being organized by the City of
Vineland Community Policing Unit. The event
is set for Tuesday, August 2, at the Vineland
High School grounds from 5 to 9 p.m.
National Night Out is the nations premier crime prevention event to promote
involvement in crime prevention activities, police community partnerships and
neighborhood camaraderie in the fight for a safer nation.
From left: Lt. Lene Bowers, City of Vineland Community Policing; John Borelli, Jr.,
President/CEO of Newfield National Bank; Officer Jason Scalzi, Chaplain Liaison/City of
Vineland Community Policing.
Procopio Honored
Millville High School Principal
Kathleen Procopio was regognized during the May 24 meeting of the
Cumberland County Board of Chosen
Freeholders. Procopio was honored for
being the recipient of the 2016 American
Association of School Librarians
Distinguished School Administrator.
From left: County Freeholder and Library Commission Liaison Carman Daddario, Millville
High School Principal Kathleen Procopio, County Library Vice Chair Mary Moyer, and
Freeholder Jim Quinn.
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PAY IT FORWARD
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night for fellow students with a $5 admission

fee, all which would benefit his Pay It
Forward Project.
Through this journey of The Pay It
Forward Project, we encourage our students to open their eyes to the world around
them and to be able to recognize the needs
of others in our community, said Melissa
Knapp, Edgartons administrative assistant.
Working through the process, the student
uses their organizational and communication skillsjust to name a few. I try to
encourage them to find something they are
passionate about. Most students start the

process with no idea of who they help but on
this journey someone or something crosses
their paths and they know!
Through his dedication to the project and
to his friend Lindzi, Nickolas was able to
raise $500 and was honored to present a
check to her at a special ceremony at
Edgarton on May 14.
This project has made a substantial
impact on my life. Paying it forward gave me
a great feeling inside, Nickolas said.
Personally, it made me happy and gave me
the eagerness to do more to help someone in

need. The project also emits goodness to
people that observe it. As once stated by Sir
Isaac Newton, For every action, there is an
equal and opposition reaction. This and the
well-known clich What goes around,
comes around express the truth in what
happens when one gives time and effort to a
good cause.
Nickolas Casalinuovos noble and selfless
efforts show that the motto A friend in need
is a friend indeed still holds true.
Donations are still being accepted to help
support Lindzis education fund. They can
be made online at giveforward.com/
fundraiser/y5zb or checks can be mailed to
Lindzi Bermudez Trust Fund, 629 E. Wood
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According to Mooney, she highlights
news about people making a difference in
the world on her current radio show as
well as artist interviews and informational segments to help inspire and motivate
listeners.
SNJ Today News Director Megan Wolf
has known Mooney for about 15 years, as
they were both part of the team at NBC 40
around 2001.
Michelle has the biggest heart, Wolf
says. Shes as beautiful inside as she is
outside.
Mike Frankel, sportscaster at SNJ
Today, and weatherman Noreaster Nick
worked with Mooney on the news desk at
NBC 40 before coming to SNJ Today.
She has to be one of the most down-toearth people Ive worked with in this business, says Noreaster Nick. Im excited to
have her on the desk.... Our viewers will see
shes all about community and goodwill.
Frankel says, Michelle is someone who
truly cares about the issues in South Jersey.
She wears her heart on her sleeve when it
comes to news in our area, and viewers
have always considered her a friend, in
addition to a news anchor. Im looking forward to working alongside Michelle again
as SNJ Today continues to blaze a new trail
of news coverage in South Jersey.
SNJ Todays nightly news and weather
broadcasts reach South Jersey residents in
Cape May, Atlantic, Cumberland, Camden,
Gloucester, and Salem counties, as well as
viewers in the Greater Philadelphia area on
Comcast cable Channel 22, WACP Channel
4, 26 and on www.snjtoday.com and via
FIOS, DirecTV and Dish satellite systems.
SNJ Today is a new and traditional
media company offering television and
radio programming streaming live and ondemand globally at www.snjtoday.com.
The companys affiliates include
SNJToday.com, Comcast Channel 22, The
Grapevine newspaper and radio station
WSNJ AM 1240. The company is headquartered at The Glassworks in Millville.
Its been a lengthy process, says SNJ
Today Founder and President Ken Pustizzi,
After the unfortunate loss of Lead Anchor
Cara McCollum, we had to regroup and
seek out someone who would be the right
fit for our dynamic team.
McCollum lost her life in February from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Mooney begins anchoring Wednesday
June 1, on SNJ Today News seen weeknights at 7 and 11p.m. on SNJ Today
Comcast cable channel 22 in Cumberland
County, on WACPs Comcast channels 4,
26, (HD) 789, Fios channels 4, (HD) 504,
Dish channels 4, (HD) 8160 and ondemand at www.SNJToday.com.
Were excited and were already
expecting great things from Michelle and
our team and our viewers should, too,
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to the chapel fund. The cars were assembled

on the vacant field adjacent to the cemetery
grounds.
The cruise was assisted by members of the
South Jersey Cruisers Association Car Group.
Invitation to Cumberland County

Senior Artists
County artists age 60 and over are invited
to register their artwork in the 42nd Annual
Cumberland County Older Americans Art
Exhibit and Competition, to be held from
June 18 through July 23, in the Doris Tripp
Room of the Vineland Public Library, 1058 E.
Landis Ave., Vineland.
The show is open to both professional
and non-professional artists in 11 categories.
A closing reception for the artists will take
place on Monday, July 25, at 2 p.m.
First place winners are eligible to advance
to the State Competition at Meadow Lakes in
East Windsor, NJ, which will be on public
exhibit from September 22 to October 27,
Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. (or by appointment). A closing reception
and awards ceremony for the artists will be
held on Friday, October 28 beginning at
10:30 a.m.
For more information and/or to receive a
registration packet, contact the Cumberland
County Office on Aging at 856-453-2223.
Funding has been made possible in part
by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts
/ Department of State and the Cumberland
County Board of Chosen Freeholders
through the Cumberland County Cultural
and Heritage Commission.
4-H Summer Enrichment

Programs Announced
the stained glass windows for the chapel

located on the cemetery grounds. The event
also include guided tours of the grounds and
the history associated with the various luminaries interred at the cemetery.
All proceeds derived from the event went
includes half-day programs in babysitting,

science, cooking, creative arts, LEGO waterbotics and the popular agriculture program.
Space is limited and registration must be
accompanied by payment. For additional
information, contact the 4-H office at 856451-2800 ext. 3.
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Cumberland County 4-H offers over 45

free clubs for youth in kindergarten through
one year out of high school. Each summer
the county 4-H program offers low cost summer enrichment programs designed to introduce kids not yet enrolled in 4-H to the fun,
friends and learning Cumberland County 4H offers.
The 2016 Summer Enrichment program
Gateway to Hold Tutor Training

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Over 80 members of the car community

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hosted by the Siloam Cemetery Board of
Trustees. The event was called the Chapel
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Gateway Community Action Partnerships

Literacy Services Department will conduct a
Literacy Volunteers tutor training session
beginning June 15 in Bridgeton. Pre-registration is required. Trained tutors will work
one-on-one with adult learners who need
help reading, writing, or speaking English.
The training course will be held five consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9
p.m. at Gateway Community Action
Partnership, 110 Cohansey St., Bridgeton.
Class dates are June 15, 22 and 29 and July 6
and 13. Residents of Cumberland and Salem
counties can register for the training.
The training is free and open to the public, but tutor trainees must attend at least
four of the five sessions to graduate and
become certified to tutor. Tutors will be
trained in ESL and basic literacy.
Gateway has provided literacy services in
Cumberland and Salem counties for the past
20 years and is accredited by Literacy New
Jersey and ProLiteracy. Trained tutors meet
one to two hours per week with learners.
For additional information, or to sign up
this or future training sessions, call Laura
Stanton at 856-497-6645.
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Officials at the Vineland Public Charter

School (VPCS) joined State Senator Jeff
Van Drew, Assemblyman Bruce Land, and
Vineland Mayor Ruben Bermudez, among
others, on the morning of May 24 to break
ground for what will become the schools
permanent home. The rainy weather gave
way to sunny skies as the ceremony at
1398 Pennsylvania Avenue was celebrated
with plenty of smiles and congratulations,
as VPCS officials and their partner
Highmark School Developers, took the
final step in this long journey.
Ann Garcia, executive director and
lead founder of VPCS, said, It has taken
us eight years to finally have a forever
home. We are still growing and see this
site as a positive move for our families
and students.
The new location will house Pre-K
through 9th-grade, and also include a college prep program for 9th grade students.
The school, expected to hold an enrollment of 452 students, will open for the
2016-2017 School Year.
Capri Construction, based in Vineland,
are the contractors on the project.
The Vineland Public Charter School
was recently rated as the number one
public school in Cumberland County. Its
mission is to provide a nurturing, supportive, creative, and actively engaging environment for students and families that
facilitates the development of well-educated and responsible young adults with a
life-long love of learning. For more information, visit http://vinelandpubliccharterschool.org.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
will provide a new financing option to
help farmers purchase portable storage
and handling equipment. Farm Service
Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini
and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Administrator Elanor Starmer announced
South Jersey Energy Donates

to Eagles Charitable Foundation
Foundation will provide children in the

community greater access to vision care
and autism research and services.
According to the foundation, one in sixtyeight children born today are diagnosed
on the autism spectrum and it is one of
the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the U.S. Its eye doctor on wheels
program, via the Eagles Eye Mobile, travels to a different school each day to make
free comprehensive vision care accessible
to under-insured and uninsured children
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presented Eagles President Don
Smolenski and Executive Vice President
Howie Roseman with a $5,000 donation
to the Eagles Charitable Foundation to
further improve healthy outcomes for
low-income children in the Greater
Philadelphia and southern New Jersey
region at their first Business of Sports
Speaker Series event held on May 17.
We like giving back beyond providing
business solutions, said Carlos Navarro,
SJE vice president of marketing. Our customers rely on us day-to-day, and we

invest back into the community to help
tackle important issues.
The gift was presented at the National
Museum of American Jewish History
where over 150 customers and guests
from across the region gathered to hear
the Eagles leaders insights on shaping
the teams future. Smolenski and
Roseman spoke on the reasons and repercussions behind major moves on and off
the field. Additionally, WIP Sports
Radios Glen Macnow and Ray Didinger
hosted an open question and answer session for the audience.
SJEs donation to the Eagles Charitable
changes to the Farm Storage Facility Loan

(FSFL) program recently. The loans,
which now include a smaller microloan
option with lower down payments, are
designed to help producers, including
new, small and mid-sized producers, grow
their businesses and markets.
The program also offers a new
microloan option, which allows applicants seeking less than $50,000 to qualify
for a reduced down payment of five percent and no requirement to provide three
years of production history. Farms of all
sizes are eligible. The microloan option is
expected to be of particular benefit to
smaller farms and specialty crop producers who may not have access to commercial storage or on-farm storage after harvest. These producers can invest in equipment like conveyers, scales or refrigeration units and trucks that can store commodities before delivering them to markets. Producers do not need to demonstrate the lack of commercial credit availability to apply.
Earlier this year, FSA significantly
expanded the list of commodities eligible
for Farm Storage Facility Loan. Eligible
commodities now include aquaculture;
floriculture; fruits (including nuts) and
vegetables; corn, grain sorghum, rice,
oilseeds, oats, wheat, triticale, spelt, buckwheat, lentils, chickpeas, dry peas sugar,
peanuts, barley, rye, hay, honey, hops,
maple sap, unprocessed meat and poultry,
eggs, milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and
renewable biomass. FSFL microloans can
also be used to finance wash and pack
equipment used post-harvest, before a
commodity is placed in cold storage.
AMS helps thousands of agricultural
food producers and businesses enhance
their marketing efforts through a combination of research, technical services and
grants. The agency works to improve marketing opportunities for U.S. growers and
producers, including those involved in
specialty crop production and in the local
and regional food systems. Visit
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To learn more about Farm Storage
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Local Cult Classic
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Television pay services help movie buffs relive

Atlantic Citys past through select films.
tlantic City has been a mainstay

of the summer season since its
inception in the 1850s, and its
reputation as the Playground
of the World survived much of the 20th
century. But changes have overtaken the
town on several occasions, and anyone
who has regularly visited the resort
throughout the past 60 years will recall
the end of its pre-casino days and the
birth of the citys gaming era. But those
days of yesteryear have not been completely erased thanks to cinema, and anyone interested can take advantage of TV
pay services to relive Atlantic Citys past
through select films.
A good place to begin would be The
Burglar, a 1957 film noir starring Dan
Duryea and Jayne Mansfield. The movie is
a time capsule filled with phone booths,
rotary telephones, 15-minute news programs and cigarette-smoking characters,
but what will appeal to most area residents is its depiction of 1950s Atlantic City
and Philadelphia.
Directed by Philadelphian Paul
Wendkos, The Burglar is a fatalistic film
about a Philadelphia jewelry heist perpetrated by Nat Harbin (Duryea) and his
gang, whose only female member is
Gladden (Mansfield). Forced to lay low for
a time before fencing the merchandise,
Nat offers Gladden a choice of going to
Wildwood or Atlantic City. The latter is
selected, and the first shots of a sultry
Mansfield at the resort catch her sunbathing on the beach and riding in a
boardwalk tram.
The Burglar is late-period noir, so there
is an attempt to contextualize its tale with
the perceived threats of the late 1950s.
However, rather than incorporate nuclear
obliteration into its plotline as Kiss Me
Deadly did, it chooses only to remind its
audiences of the Communist scare
through news reports about China and the
Soviet Union.
The screenplay is by Philadelphian
David Goodis, who would soon receive
international attention when French
director Francois Truffaut filmed one of
his stories as Shoot the Piano Player. It
does suffer from pulp-fiction dialogue, but
its plot turns and duplicitous characters,
from the spiritualist whose mansion is
burgled at the start of the film to the allur-
ing Della who captures Nats attention, are

enough to make up for it.
The final portion of the movie is set
against a casino-less Atlantic City skyline
and its climax, which includes an eerie
visit to a Steel Pier funhouse reminiscent
of the conclusion of Orson Welles Lady
from Shanghai, contains enough footage to
illustrate what Atlantic City was like on a
summers night more than half a century
ago. Boardwalk shops sold peanuts and
taffy even back then and, inside the Steel
Pier, trapeze artists performed and the
famous diving horse entertained throngs
of people.
While en route to Atlantic City, Nat and
his cohorts are stopped by police, an
encounter that quickly turns violent.
Afterwards, a police report demonstrates
the accuracy of the script when it informs
us that Nat and his team are traveling east
on the White Horse Pike from
Hammonton. Unfortunately, moments
later when we return to Philadelphia, a
police captain pinpoints the location of
the incident on a map, explaining that it
was on the Black Horse Pike, one mile
this side of Hammonton. So much for
continuity.
Philadelphias role in the film is just as
prominently featured. As Steven Rea
pointed out in a 2001 review of The
Burglar, the film begins in the Narberth
Theater and goes on to a Manayunk
hideout, a roadhouse called the Cynwyd
Lounge, and the old Dolfinger Estate at
Highland and Montgomery Avenues In
a later montage sequence, Nat ponders his
situation at Independence Hall and a preRocky Museum of Art and Gladden catches the train to Atlantic City from 30th
Street Station. The films memories, however, are not confined to just locations. In
one segment, WCAU news anchor John
Facenda, a mainstay for years in
Philadelphia media, puts in an appearance
as himself.
It took two years for The Burglar to be
released once filming was complete, but it
has since become a sort of local cult classic. Over the last decade, it has played
more than a few times in Philadelphia,
largely due to its glimpse into this areas
past. And the restored print currently
offered by On Demand is the way you
want to see this film. I
Chrome, fins, and muscle cars ruled the Avenue?

Well, they return for a few hours on June 11.
emember the days when kids
cruised up and down Landis
Avenue in their hot cars? It was
the days when cars had lots of
chrome and fins, and when muscle cars
ruled the road. Well, you can recapture
those times for a few hours when Cruise
Down Memory Lane returns to the
Avenue for the 25th year on Saturday,
June 11 from 5 to 10 p.m., or the next day
from 2 to 7 p.m., in case of rain.
the owners expense. Any car club entry

must enter the gates with their club.
Some extra added attractions will be on
hand for those attending, including live
music, a DJ, and a live remote from radio
station WVLT 92.1. You can also take in
food and auto-related vendors.
Thousands of people, whether theyre
classic car buffs or people just out to have
some fun, all love it. Were proud of this
event because it draws people to Vineland
Main Street Vineland will be organizing this annual Vineland tradition, which
is being coordinated by the Cruise Down
Memory Lane Committee.
Landis Avenue will be filled with more
than 2,000 American carsover one mile
of carsand is open to street rods, muscle
cars, stock or custom classics, rat rods,
and cruisers.
Some ground rules will be in order for
participants. The gates will open at 5 p.m.
at West Avenue and East Avenue and all
participating vehicles must enter through
the gate. At 6:30 p.m., the gates will close
and cars will remain parked for display.
Participants can cruise the Avenue starting at 8:30 p.m., or remain parked. The
event is open to American marque cars
only. They must be 1974 or older, unless it
is a highly modified late-model or a car
entering with a legitimate car club. No
motorcycles or foreign cars are allowed.
Admission is subject to the Cruise Down
Memory Lane staging and gate personnel.
Ineligible vehicles will be towed away at
from all over and makes our downtown a

true summer destination for fun events
something that its been doing for a quarter
of a century.
If you need more information on the
Cruise, call Marv at 856-697-6306 or, the
day at the show at 609-442-4083, or by emailing him at marvin350@hotmail.com.
You can also call the Main Street Vineland
office at 856-794-8653.
Ill have lots to report in future columns
on my trip to the National Main Streets
Conference in Milwaukee, so stay tuned.
***
Make downtown Vineland your destination for your shopping needs, as well as
for fun all year round. Save money on
gasoline, avoid the long lines at the big-box
stores, malls, and shopping centersand
also enjoy the events we have in town. I
For more information on Main Street Vineland,
call 856-794-8653, visit mainstreetvineland.org
or check them out on Facebook. You can also
e-mail rswanson@vinelandcity.org.
1370 S. Main Rd., Vineland
856-690-8686
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Woman's Club of Vineland Installs Officers

The Woman's
Club of Vineland,
a member of the
General
Federation of
Women's Clubs,
held their annual
Blossom Tea on
May 16. The tea
and coffee was
poured by the
out going president, Carol Parks and the in coming president Norene Ritter.
After the luncheon the new officers were inducted for the year 2016-2017 and
given a rose.The officers are Norene Ritter - President, Judy Fagotti - 1st V.P, Eva
Prestopino - 2nd V.P. ,Ann Starkey - Recording Secretary, Doris Schalick Corresponding Secretary, Nancy Miceli - Treasurer, Carol Bassetti - Assistant
Treasurer, Joyce Prochaska - Financial Secretary, Mina Gruccio - Federation
Secretary, Mary Boston - Trustee, Annette Lipartito - Trustee, and Linda Gallina Trustee.
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Bern,
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his Bernie for President

campaign makes me feel like
marching some more. My jean
jacket was probably thrown out
by Goodwill decades ago and my
McCarthy for President bumper sticker
crushed in a scrap yard along with my
Volkswagen, but, like the proverbial flashback, Im seeing it all again.
Among Bernies millennial generation
supporters, I recognize a lot of the same
anger, drive, and, yes, fear and confusion
that we had in our anti-war and social
justice movement in the 1960s and 70s.
I see key differences, too.
Bernies message that, A nation will not
survive morally or economically when so
few have so much while so many have so
little, is more pointed and poignant than
the late Abbie Hoffman titling his autobiography Steal This Book. The Bernie movement, while it has its light side, has
brought an agenda of serious policy to the
top of the homogenous bottle of politics
and play from which we drank.
Still, there is a direct line from then
to now.
At Bernies rally at Boardwalk Hall in
Atlantic City in early May, Tim ONeill of
Collingswood, one of the few old hippies
there, told me, Im tired; Ive been waiting
for these guys to take over the cause weve
been supporting since Vietnam.
There were enough signs and chants at
that rally to make me feel at home (the
rock and roll soundtrack helped, too), but
I mostly watched the millennials digest
the candidates hour-long lecture on social
injustice, oligarchy of the billionaires,
complexities of unfair trade agreements,
and vagaries of the medical-care system.
Bernie is no Abbie, thats for sure.
Many in this generation cant afford the
frivolous aspects of our movement. They
cant afford to vote for Pigasus or try to
make the Pentagon fly. They want Bernie
to win, not Ho Chi Minh. (Youre on your
own to look those up).
Our student loans were $1,200 not
$120,000. For many of us, our future, if we
decided to accept it, was of increasing
income and an exploding middle class.
Millennials are the first generation less
well off than their parents, with real
income for ages 18 to 34 at 12-percent
lower than 10 years ago. And now, for the
first time in history, more of them live

with their parents than with a partner.
We turned on, tuned in, and dropped
out. They are getting kicked out.
We were never a majority, even of the
boomers. They arent either, and, in fact,
many describe how coming together with
other Bernie people makes them feel complete, not alone anymore. It has made
them feel like they have a purpose, their
ideals not irrelevant or destroyed by a
rigged social and economic structure.
This is familiar ground.
But we were a counterculture; They are
a culture. Most are naturally idealistic,
unite around social media and want to succeed. Nothing revolutionary there. Theyre
on the Internet, not the barricades.
I was discussing the violent clash with
law enforcement we had at the 1968
Chicago Democratic convention with
Vinelander Niko Villani, a key local Bernie
supporter and recent high school graduate.
Villani told me, We would more likely hug
a police officer than call one names.
Bernies tireless effort transformed a
Democratic Socialist, small-state Senator
with no national name into a phenomenon
of huge rallies, fanatic volunteers, and millions of small contributors who last week
trailed the rich and powerful Hillary
Clinton by only 220 pledged delegates. His
issues now shape the political landscape.
Symbolic of the intense local campaign
in support of what Bernie stands for, Cindy
Johnston of Vineland told me, We keep
winning primaries, why should he quit?
They say its not over until the fat lady
sings and I havent heard her yet.
I do hear the fat lady and I imagine
Bernie does, too. I just hope its not another
40 years until young people come together
for political revolution and a just society
because America cant wait that long.
Looking back at our old social change
movement, Neil Young recently wrote the
lyric, Think about how close we came.
If todays Bernie Sanders had been there,
it may have been more than just close. I
This column was written on May 27. I am
indebted to two key local volunteers in the
Bernie 2016 campaign, Eric Beechwood and
Crystal Roberts, for their gracious help with this
project. Comment: mickeybrandt@comcast.net.
Follow on Twitter: @Mickey_Brandt
SUMMER CONCERTS
Nightlife at Wildflower Earthly

Vegan Fare. 501 N. High St., Village on
CONCERT DEDICATED TO GLORIA NOTO
High, Millville. 856-265-7955. Live music.
Millville Thursday Night Concert

Series, 7 p.m.
July 7 - Corson Park - Cumberland
County College Jazz Band and Wind
Symphony
July 14 - Joe Buck Park - This That &
The Others
July 21 - Joe Buck Park - Polka Pete
July 28 - Joe Buck Park - Bud Cavallo Duo
Find out more at millvillenj.gov
Bellview Winery Summer Concert

Series.
Every other Saturday night, $5, June 11,
25; July 9, 23 featuring Dirk Quinn
Band, Cold Blue Electric, Sundog and
more. Plus wine tasting, sangria. Pets
and children welcome. Find out more at
BellviewWinery.com
Dirk Quinn Band
Saturday, June 4 (3 & 7 p.m.) .

Bogarts Bookstore & Cafe. 103 N.
High St., Millville. Live music, open mics
and poetry readings. Follow on Facebook.
ART EXHIBITS
Cumberland County Improvement
Authority Building, 2 N. High St.
Millville. Oil pastel and mixed-media
drawings by Jeff Schwachter celebrating
Bob Dylans 75th birthday. (Through midJune.) Glasstownartsdistrict.com
Riverfront Renaissance Center for

the Arts, 22 North High Street, Millville,
Big Hickory Studio Artists group show, artist
Bill Ternays Retrospective dedicated to
his mentor Pat Witt, a Spring exhibit by
artist Steve Kuzma, plus Margaret Riccis
Student Exhibit. 856-327-4500.
Glasstownartsdistrict.com
Village Gallery. The photos of Mario

Nascati will be on display at the Village
Gallery, 501 N. High Street in the Village on
High - Cottage E on High Street in Millville.
Glasstownartsdistrict.com
NIGHTLIFE
Nightlife at Bennigans. 2196 W. Landis
Ave., Vineland, 205-0010. Fridays: Latin
Night 9 p.m.-midnight. Saturdays: DJ. All
Sports Packages and drink specials.
Nightlife at The Centerton. Ten22,

The Centerton Country Club & Event
Center, 1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove.
Tues.: Trivia. Wed.: Country Line
Dancing. Every first Thurs.: Painting with
Foxy Fine Art; Thurs. Acoustic musicians
open mic; Flashback Fridays.
Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center. 1000

Village Dr., Millville, 856-825-6800. New
exhibition, Over the Bridge, in the Gallery of
Fine Craft to June 26, plus an exploration of
the Museum of American Glass, which features two new exhibitions, From the Ground
Up: Archaeology, Artisans, Everyday Life
and Mine Moonlight: Artists Working in
Philadelphias River Wards. Both shows run
through December 31, 2016. WheatonArts is
open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5
p.m., from April 1 to December 31, 2016.
For information on admission and programs, visit wheatonarts.org or call 1-800998-4552.
Vineland High School, South Auditorium on Chestnut Avenue, Vineland.

The Singing Ambassadors, under the direction of Dawn Behm, will perform their
Spring Concert entitled Shades of Summer at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The concert is dedicated to Gloria Noto, a long-time patron and friend of the
Ambassadors. Refreshments can be purchased before the show and during intermission with the proceeds to benefit the C. Olin Fisher/Jodi Paterno Scholarship Fund
that is given each spring to a graduating senior who is entering the field of Music or
the Arts.
$8 adults, $4
teenagers (13 17) and seniors.
All children 12
and under are
free with at least
one paying adult.
You may purchase tickets
from any member of the chorus
or you may purchase them at
the door. 856285-4328.
Disneys Aladdin Jr. is filled with

romance and adventure. 856-794-6700
Ext. 2103.
Theater Showcase. Bridgeton High

School, 111 North West Ave., Bridgeton.
The high schools visual and performing
arts department presents student shorts.
7 p.m.; $3 per person.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
Cumberland County College Free
Concert Feat. Area Music Groups.
Center for the Arts, 22 North High Street,

Millville. 2-4 p.m. Veteran area painter
Bill Ternay will do an acrylic painting
demonstration and talk about his 50plus year career as an artist. He currently teaches at Pat Witt's Barn Studio of
Art, and is an instructor at the annual
Maurice River Landscape Painting
Workshop, in Millville. 856-327-4500.
Appel Farm Music & Wine Festival.
Nightlife at Ramada. Harry's Pub at
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
Aladdin Jr. DIppolito Elementary
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
The Artimus Pyle Band. Levoy
Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,

Vineland, 696-3800. Wed.: Ladies Night,
1/2 price appetizers all night. Happy
Hour Mon.-Sat, 4-6 p.m. $1 off alcoholic
drinks. Thurs.-Sat.: live entertainment.
School, 1578 N. Valley Ave., Vineland.

The schools Drama Club will perform
the play at 7 p.m. at the school. Tickets
are $1 and can be purchased at the door.
Based on the classic animated film,
Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville.

856-327-6400. 8 p.m. $28-$58. levoy.net
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Devon Allman, Dana Fuchs. Levoy
Acrylic Painting Demonstration by

Bill Ternay. Riverfront Renaissance
Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville.

856-327-6400. 8 p.m. $28-$48.
levoy.net.
Nightlife at DiDonato Family Fun

Center. 1151 South White Horse Pike,
Hammonton. 609-561-3040. Tues.:
Quizzo. Fri. and Sat.: DJ and karaoke.
Nightlife at Bojos Ale House. 222 N.

High St., Millville, 856-327-8011. Every
Wednesday: Nick at Nite Open Mic, 7:30
p.m. Fri. Live Music, 9 p.m.
Nightlife at Old Oar House. Old Oar

House Irish Pub. 123 N. High St.,
Millville, 293-1200. Wed.: Karaoke. Live
music: Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m. Every Third
Thursday: Art at the Bar, 7 p.m. $35.
oldoarhouse.com.
ONGOING
Our Town. Eagle Theatre, Hammonton.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
The Lion King Jr. Johnstone Elementary
School, 165 S. Brewster Rd., Vineland. The
schools Performing Owls Drama Society will
perform Disney's The Lion King, Jr. 6 p.m.;
$3 per person.
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Interweaving past and present, Wilders

metatheatrical masterpiece chronicles
the daily life of close-knit families and
reveals the universal truths that connect
us all. Our Town was first performed in
Princeton, New Jersey in 1938.
Performances on:
June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8 p.m.;
June 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:30
p.m.; June 5, 12, 19, 26 at 3 p.m. Visit
TheEagleTheatre.com for ticket
information.
Cumberland County College, Guaracini

Performing Arts Center, Sherman Avenue
and College Drive. Part of free concert
series for the Spring and Summer. Five
area musical groups will perform in a
free concert. Begins at 7 p.m. and is
open to the public. Featured groups
include the Cumberland County College
Wind Symphony, which will perform
symphonic jazz selections, The Hamilton
Township Community Band, The Buddy
Gale Big Band, and The Lower Cape May
Jazz Band. The Cumberland County Jazz
Ensemble cap off the evening and a
finale will feature all groups. Campus
events, which require free seat reservations, may be had by calling 856-6928499 or by visiting CumberlandArts.com.
For more information, call 856-691-1292.
Appel Farm, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer. Noon6 p.m. Appel Farm is partnering with the
Vintage Atlantic Wine Region to feature 15
wineries serving 145 wines from the
regions unique wine trails spanning NJ, PA,
DE and MD. Plus, music from regional acts
including Ginger Coyle & The Peace Freqs,
Nancy Micciulla, No Good Sister, and
Steppin Razor. General admission, VIP and
Overnight Experience tickets can be purchased at appelfarm.org. Advance discount
tickets ($30) are available until June 3.
Discounted Designated Driver tickets and
children, ages 4-20, ($8) are also available.
Children 3 and under are admitted free of
charge. 856-358-2472.
Cumberland Christian School Students Participate

in County Government Day
St. Mary School Students Receive National Junior

Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award
St. Mary School is pleased to

announce its participation in the
2016 NJHS Outstanding
Achievement Award Program.
This program was created to
recognize 500 of the most exceptional members nationwide with a
$500 college savings award, to be
program-managed by
Oppenheimer Funds (OFI Private
Investments) as part of the New
Mexico Education Trust Boards
529 College Savings Plan The
Education Plan.
Winners of the award are
selected based on demonstrated
excellence in the five pillars of the NJHS: scholarship, service, leadership, character,
and citizenship. Four nominees were submitted by St. Mary School in February for
consideration by the national organization and all four of the schools nominees
have been selected to receive this very special honor. The awardees, all 8th grade
students at St. Mary School, are Madeline Fawcett, Tabitha Gentiletti, Shivam
Sachdeva and Gabrielle Sangataldo.
The national organization, and the St. Mary School family, join in celebrating this
achievement and applaud the success of theirr students in receiving this national
recognition.
On May 17, four Cumberland Christian School middle school students from the
8th grade Civics class were selected to participate in the Cumberland County
Government Day at the Cumberland County Ron Matinelli Fire Training Center in
Bridgeton.
This program, sponsored
by The Board of Chosen
Freeholders of Cumberland
County, provides 8th grade
students throughout the
county with an opportunity
to "shadow" Department
Leaders, Freeholders, or
other governmental officials,
enabling them to learn
more about county government, explore a career, as
well as learn more about
how to be a leader in the
community.
Angel Burkholder shadowed officials from the Department of Corrections, touring
the County Jail and other facilities.
Beth Kraus learned about the Department of Aging, seeing how the Meals on
Wheels Program and the CATS transportation system operate.
Kelsie Shropshire and Melissa Straub shadowed the Cumberland Country
Prosecutor, meeting a judge and touring the courtrooms at the County Courthouse.
Melissa also was chosen to shadow Joe Derella, Freeholder Director of Cumberland
County, at the Freeholder Meeting later that evening, where she and six other students had the opportunity to conduct a mock Freeholder Meeting that was taped
and will soon air on SNJ Today.
Each student received a Certificate of Participation after attending the day's events.
Beth Kraus, Angel Burkholder, Melissa Straub, and Kelsie Shropshire.
Augustine Gonzalez, age 46 of Millville,

went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, May
5, 2016 at home. Augustine was born in
Lakewood, NJ to Jose A. and Emily
(DeLeon) Gonzalez and was a resident of
Millville for the last 10 years. Prior to his
retirement, Augustine was employed by the
Southern State Correctional Facility in
Delmont as a Correctional Officer for 25
years. He was a member of the P.B.A. Union
and enjoyed traveling and the casinos.
Augustine was an avid N.Y. Yankees fan.
Paul Elia, age 93 of Vineland, passed away
Friday, May 6, 2016 at home, after a
lengthy illness. Paul was born in Paterson,
New Jersey to the late Anthony and Rose
(Monzo) Elia and he lived in Vineland
since 1968. He was a veteran of US Army
Air Force serving during WW2. Prior to
retirement, Paul was a teacher for Maurice
River Township Public Schools for 23
years. He was an active member of Our
Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, St.
Michael Church of Minotola. Paul enjoyed
playing golf and the saxophone.
John B. Myers Sr., 83, Deerfield Twp.,
passed away peacefully on Saturday
evening May 7, 2016 at home. Mr. Myers
was born & raised in Shillington, PA and
had resided in Deerfield Twp for 50 yrs.
He was pre deceased by his wife Mary L.
(Garrett) & daughters Kathern A. Servais &
Mary Lorene Myers.
Victor M. Flores, 60 of Vineland passed
away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Inspira
Medical Center, Vineland, surrounded by
his loving family. Born in Utuado, Puerto
Rico, Victor was the owner of Flores New
and Used Furniture and Appliances,
Vineland and had previously worked for
Joffee Lumber for 15 years.
Ida C. Iovacchini (nee Michelotti), 100,

Vineland, NJ passed away on Sunday afternoon May 8, 2016. Ida was born & raised in
Vineland where she remained a lifelong
area resident. She was the daughter of the
late Margaret (Viano) & Angelo Michelotti
& the wife of the late Daniel Iovacchini.
Ida was a homemaker and a member of the
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish.
Kathleen Kathy Carlson (nee

Reynolds) 58, of Vineland, NJ passed
away peacefully with her family by her
side on Thursday, May 12, 2016 in Inspira
Medical Center, Vineland, after a short
and sudden illness. A graduate of Vineland
High School, Kathy married her sweetheart, Craig Carlson, and left immediately
to start their 12-year St. Maarten
adventure.
Michael A. Matalucci, 49, of Vineland,
NJ passed away early Friday morning May
13, 2016 at home where he had been under
the care of family & hospice. Mike was
born in Vineland, raised in Haddon
Heights and was a lifelong area resident.
He was pre deceased by his father, Ron,
Uncle Robert, maternal grandparents
Peter Bonasto, Ida & Nick DiBrigida,
paternal grandparents Anthony & Marie
Matalucci.
Marta Iznaga, 71 of Vineland, passed
away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 with her
family by her side in her new home. Marta
was born in Cuba on February 23, 1945.
Richard Harrison Putnam, Jr., 38, of
Vineland, passed away peacefully on May
16, 2016. Rich was born in Vineland to
Richard, Sr. and Patricia Putnam. He was a
graduate of Vineland High School and
Cumberland County College. He had a
passion for cars, animals and the outdoors.
He and his fiancee Sarah Stringer shared a
great love of music which they enjoyed
with their precious daughter Violet
Putnam. "There is the moon asking to stay,
long enough for the clouds to fly me away.
Well it's my time coming, I'm not afraid."
Dolores Marie (DeMatte) Braidi, aged
83 years, passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, May 18th, at home surrounded
Ramon "Neftali" Sanchez, 85, of

Vineland passed away on Wednesday, May
18, 2016, at home peacefully with his family by his side. Born in Angeles, P.R., he
enjoyed horse racing and baseball. Most of
all he enjoyed being around his family and
telling stories.
Mario Rolando Sosa, 45 of Vineland, NJ,
was received by his heavenly Savior on
May 19, 2016 surrounded by his family.
Mario was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
in 1971. It was in his country doing the
Lord's work where he met his wife. He
moved to New Jersey in 2004 to marry his
love, Lissette and together, raised three
beautiful girls.
Jeffrey L. Sowers, age 42, of Milmay,
passed away on Tuesday, May 17th 2016 in
Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Jeffrey
was born in Vineland to Virgil and Jeanne
(Harris) Sowers and was raised in
Vineland, before moving to Milmay 15
years ago. He was employed by Budget
Auto Care of Vineland as the shop manager for over 20 years.
Frances L. (Clement) Reynolds, age 85
of Vineland passed away on Thursday,
May 19th 2016 after a brief illness at
home. Frances was born in Kingman,
Maine to the late Gerry Clement and
Sylvia Thompson, and lived in Vineland
most of her life.
Monique (Jurion) Godlewski, 79, of the
Forest Grove section of Franklin Twp.
passed away on Friday May 20, 2016 at the
home of her son where she had been
under the care of family & hospice. Mrs.
Godlewski was born in Casablanca,
Morocco, raised in Arles, France & has
resided in Franklin Twp for over 50 yrs.
She was the wife of the late Julius C.
Godlewski who died in 2004.
Carl F. Skip DPasquale, 78, of
Vineland, NJ passed away on Friday May
20, 2016 in the Inspira Medical Center,
Vineland, NJ. Skip was born in Millville,
raised in Landisville and was a longtime
resident of Vineland. He was the son of
the late Evelyn D. (Zanes) Wean &
Michael DPasquale.
Jacqueline L. Noble, 56, of Buena, passed
away peacefully on May 20, 2016. She was
a graduate of Buena Regional High School
where she was a member of the marching
band. Jacqueline was a devoted mother
and caregiver to her children, especially
her son David.
Raul Nazario-Colon, age 84 of Vineland,

went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May
22, 2016 at Bishop McCarthy Residence,
Vineland, NJ. Raul was born in JuanaDiaz, Puerto Rico to the late Pablo
Nazario and Saturnina Colon and was a
resident of Vineland for the past 15 years.
Kenneth C. Werger, 83, of Buena, NJ
passed away early Sunday morning May
22, 2016 in the Cooper U.M.C., Camden,
NJ. Ken was born & raised in Vineland
and was a longtime Buena resident. He
was the son of the late Annabelle
(Seiferth) & Peter A. Werger, Sr. & the
husband of the late Jean (Price) Werger
who died in 1995. He was also pre
deceased by his brothers Edward, Peter
Jr. & Thomas Werger.
Daniel Asselta, 91, of Newfield, passed
away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 surrounded
by his family. Daniel was born in Vineland
to the late James and Mary Asselta.
Daniel was a long time resident of
Newfield and St. Augustine, Florida. He
married the love of his life, Theresa
(Delesantro) on May 11, 1946 and raised
three children, recently celebrating 70
years of marriage.
Helen R. Pinkos (nee Marquard), 87, of
South Vineland, NJ passed away early
Monday morning May 23, 2016 after a
lengthy illness. Helen was born in New
York City, raised in Panama and was a
longtime city Vineland resident.
Ethel S. (Stern) Lubin, of Vineland,
passed away on May 23, 2016 at her childhood home after a brief illness. Ethel was
born in Canada and moved to Vineland as
a child and remained a lifelong resident.
She graduated from Monclair State
Teachers College in 1942 and taught at
Vineland High School. She married
Leonard Lubin in 1945 and worked with
him when they bought Barkan Products,
making lampshades until they retired in
the 1990's. Ethel was the last surviving of
the four Stern sisters, Helen, Claire and
Beatrice, who all adored each other.
Irene Marie (O'Neill) Sauro, aged 88
years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday
May 24th, at home surrounded by her
devoted family and her beloved cat, Petey.
Irene was born in Philadelphia on August
6, 1927 to Joseph and Frances O'Neill. She
moved to Minotola at age 12. Irene married Anthony R. Sauro in 1949 and settled
in Vineland where they raised five
children.
Amparo Mercado, 70 of Vineland, passed
away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at home,
surrounded by her family. Born in Salinas,
Puerto Rico, Amparo enjoyed knitting,
spending time with her family and going to
the Inspira Life Center, Vineland.
Andrew "Andy" Haydak, 53, of Vineland

passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 after a
brief illness. Andy was born on December
19, 1962, the son of Andrew and Phyllis
(Reeves) Haydak. A 1981 graduate of
Millville High School and a welder by
trade, Andy resided in Vineland for the
past 20 years.
Marty Hoag, longtime community leader

and distinguished veteran of WWII,
passed away peacefully on Thursday, May
12, 2016, with his loving family at his bedside. Marty was born on June 9, 1919 on
Staten Island, NY to the late Maurice
Judson Hoag and Aileen (Kelly) Hoag. He
was the oldest of three children, with
younger sister, Aileen and brother, Ervin.
Sports were an important part of Marty's
early life and he especially enjoyed playing basketball at Port Richmond High
School. One of his fondest high school
memories was the excitement of playing
in a basketball tournament at Madison
Square Garden in New York City.
by her devoted family and her dog, Fozi.

Dolores was born on March 15, 1933 to
Anthony and Edith DeMatte. She grew up
on her family's farm in South Vineland,
and never shied away from a hard day's
work.
Helen Catherine (Pavelka) Barsuglia,

age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday,
May 8, surrounded by her family. Helen
was born on December 4, 1925 in New
York City. She was the daughter of the late
Anna (Gottlieb) Pavelka and Steven
Pavelka
Barbara Elizabeth Auer, 85, of FuquayVarina, NC, a longtime resident of

Vineland, NJ passed away peacefully at
home in her sleep on May 12, 2016.
Barbara Elizabeth Auer was born in
Brooklyn, NY to Leni Berwanger and Paul
Schultz on October 6th, 1930 and was
adopted and raised by William Berwanger.
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countries where they are
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Furthermore, we assist businesses with
credit repair services to help businesses
garner finances.
Export Assistance. If a small business is considering exporting, our advocates provide valuable information to help
grow globally. From exporting basics
about regulatory compliance, custom procedures and reporting, we connect business owners with our team of international advocates who can help lay the groundwork for global success.
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events. Throughout the year, the NJ BAC
hosts events that match business owners
with state and county representatives and
community partners, including the NJ
Small Business Development Center
(NJSBDC) and the NJ Economic
Development Authority.
Business owners are on the job every
day and often dont have time to travel to
Trenton for support, says Don Newman,
director of the NJ BACs Office of Small
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Monmouth County Resources event, a
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micro lendersand as a result, was
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ore than half of Americans

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small business, and small
businesses create approximately two thirds of the countrys new
private-sector jobs. At the same time, new
businesses face significant and unique
challenges. In New Jersey, we are helping
small businesses grow by offering business owners specialized support. The NJ
Business Action Center (NJ BAC),
through our Office of Small Business
Advocacy, helps entrepreneurs avoid missteps that may affect their businesss success. Our in-depth understanding of the
states licensing and permitting laws can
help owners formulate sound and effective solutions. We also offer a checklist for
small business owners, covering everything from choosing a company name, to
payroll and taxation.
Businesses can take advantage of four
important resources that we provide:
Real time, immediate mentoring
assistance. The NJ BAC call center is a
readily available resource for business
owners seeking immediate assistance and
can provide access to a variety of
resources tailored to the small business
owners needs. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
EST every weekday, the call center is
manned with business representatives
that respond to entrepreneurs within seconds, fielding an average of 600 calls per
week. Last year, the call center counseled
over 30,000 businesses.
Financing and incentive programs.
The Office of Small Business Advocacy
can refer business owners to a variety of
financing options available through the
NJ Economic Development Authority and
community based micro-lending organizations. We can identify the specific programs for which your business may be eli-
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Spare Ribs (Sat. & Sunday)

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YMCA Red Cross Safety Courses. The

For more events happening in the
greater South Jersey area and for
events farther into the furure, check
the Community Calendar tab at
snjtoday.com or visit the SNJ Today
Facebook page.
ONGOING EVENTS
Spring Yoga Sessions at Inspira Health:
June. Inspira Health Network Fitness
Hot Dogs
(Sat. & Sunday)
Jams
Fresh Baked Muffins
Seasonal Roasted
Vegetables to Come
Our own hot house tomatoes
Fresh Greens Cut Daily
Fresh Jersey Strawberries
Open 7 Days a Week 8 am6 pm
3460 Oak Rd. Vineland

(between Lincoln & Brewster)
(856) 691-2497
www.MuzzarelliFarms.com
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Come See the Ladies of
Connection, corner of Sherman Avenue and

Orchard Road, Vineland. Weekly sessions
Mondays at 8:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 8:30
a.m. and 6 p.m. Sign up for 6 or or 12 classes and mix and match the dates. Classes
are suitable for most fitness levels. To register call 856-696-3924 or sign up in person
at The Fitness Connection.
June Events at Bridgeton Library.

Bridgeton Public Library, 150 E. Commerce
St., Bridgeton. Crocheting with Carol:
Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 from 10 a.m.
noon. Free. Guided Tours of Woodruff
Museum: Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. A knowledgeable volunteer will be on hand to provide guided tours of the Woodruff Museum
of Indian Artifacts. Preschool Story Time:
Tuesdays, June 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 2-6 and a caregiver are invited
for stories, songs, finger plays, crafts and a
snack. Story time is free and does not
require registration. Teen Coloring Page
Time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays June 2, 7,
9, 14, 16, 21, and 23 from 3-5 p.m. 856-4512620. bridgetonlibrary.org.
Food Stamp Eligibility Screening. Staff

from the Community Food Bank of NJ will
pre-screen for Food Stamp eligibility and
assist with online applications at the Millville
Public Library, 210 Buck Street, Millville, on
Thursdays: June 2, July 7, and Aug. 4 from
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information or
to schedule an appointment, call 1-609-3838843 ext 110.
$1.50 10 oz. Mugs
11:00-9:00
Live
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Affordable Care Workshops. Need

help? A Trained Navigator will help you to
enroll in a healthcare plan as the Center
for Family Services will have Navigator
Exchange Program Staff available at the
Millville Public Library, (210 Buck Street,
Millville)on Wednesdays (10 a.m. to 1
p.m.) and Thursdays (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.).
To make an appointment call 1-877-9222377. centerffs.org/home
GriefShare Support Group. Calvary
Chapel, 4630 Mays Landing Rd, Vineland.
Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or
friend are invited to register for the
GriefShare program. Your bereavement
experience may be recent or not so recent.
Weekly sessions through June 9, 2016.
Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 856-696-9409.
YMCA of Vineland has set three American

Red Cross classes for the coming weeks.
These are open to community members
who are interested in training that can help
to save lives. Prices vary and pre-registration is requested. For details about any of
these programs, call 856-691-0030 or
check ccaymca.org
Adult Beginner Computer Classes.

Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St.,
Millville. Free, on following dates. Call to
sign up at 856-825-7087, ext. 12:
Monday, June 6, 2016 14 p.m.: Mouse
and Keyboard
Friday, June 10, 2016 14 p.m.: Word
Friday, June 17, 2016 14 p.m.: Internet
Friday, June 24, 2016 14 p.m.: Email
Friday, July 8, 2016 14 p.m.: Word
Friday, July 15, 2016 14 p.m.: Internet
Friday, July 22, 2016 14 p.m.: Email
BAY DAY - JUNE 4

Delaware Bay Day, the free folklife
festival celebrating the Bay and the
Bayshore region, returns Saturday
with events in Bivalve and Port
Norris, with a schedule featuring live
music on two stages, a live shucking
contest, the 2nd Annual Bay Day
Strut, a lighted boat parade, an All
That Jazz art exhibit, and more.
The festival hours are from 12-9
p.m. There will be plenty of free
parking in Port Norris and free shuttle bus service to the festival site run
all day.
The days activities begin at
11:30 a.m. with the Bay Day Strut
from Port Norris' Post Office to
Bivalve. A fireworks display will close
out the night.
BayShoreCenter.org, 856-785-2060
Country Line Dance Classes for

Beginners. Semper Marine Detachment
Banquet Hall, 2041 W.Landis Ave.
Vineland. Every Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
$5. Beverages for sale. DJ/Instructor Dawn
Sharp. 856-558-0628.
Divorce Care Seminar & Support

Group Sessions. First Church of the
Nazarene (Ramoth Church), 2725 N.
Delsea Dr., Vineland. Thursdays at 6:30
p.m. Call 856-697-4945 for more information.
open to the public. Guest speaker is Bruce

Riley of the Bridgeton Area Chamber of
Commerce. cohansey.org
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
School Counts! Golf Classic. Sand
7th Annual Kids for a Cure. Minotola

Fire Co., 255 Wheat Rd., Minotola. Funfilled family day, including Alexs
Lemonade Stand, bungee run, music, giveaways, dunk tank, food and more. For
details call 856-982-6860.
Barrens Golf Club, 1765 Route 9, Cape

May Court House, 609-465-3555. Hosted
by the Cumberland County College
Foundation, the 16th annual golf fundraiser
begins with 10:30 a.m.-noon registration.
See cccgolfclassic.com or 856-200-4557.
3rd Annual Elwyn NJ 5K Run/Walk.

Ready, Set, Vet, Go! Millville Public
Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. Free screenings and assistance for homeless and lowincome military veterans. 1-3 p.m. For
more, contact the Catholic Charities Office
in Vineland at 856-691-1841. (Also on June
15.)
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
Main Street Vineland Merchants Meet
and Greet. Main Street Vineland holds its
next Downtown Merchants Meet-and-Greet
from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Members 1st
Federal Credit Union, 37 W. Landis Ave.,
Vineland. Those attending should RSVP by
calling the Main Street Vineland office or
e-mailing mainstreet@vinelandcity.org no
later than Tuesday, May 31.
A Walk in The Park. David Sheppard

House, Cousteau Institute of Marine
Sciences, 31 W. Commerce St., Bridgeton.
The Cohansey Area Watershed Association
presents this program, which is free and
Elwyn NJ Main Campus, 1667 E. Landis

Ave., Vineland. Registration at 8 a.m., race
starts at 9 a.m. To register:
runsignup.com/elwyn5k
Make Your Own Suncatcher. Artistic

Touch Beads, 501 N High St. Cottage J,
Millville. 2:30pm, Crystal and Glass
Suncatcher, make your own 5 suncatcher.
Adult class, $10, 856-500-1630 to register.
ONGOING every Saturday for month of
June: Saturday walk in Make & Take projects for $5, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
artistictouchbeads.com
Day at the Farm Day. Pennsville

Township Historical Society at the Church
Landing Farm Museum, 86 Church
Landing Rd., Pennsville. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pony rides, museum tours, games and
more. Talk to the artisans demonstrating
crafts and skills used in the 1850s to
1900s. Free, donations are welcome. 856381-2510.
RELIGIOUS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Pre-Shavuot Luncheon. Beth Israel
SERVICES & EVENTS
Congregation, 1015 E. Park Ave.,

Vineland. Learn the art of making
cheese blintzes for the Shavuot holiday at a workshop that will be part of
an Adult Culture & Trips (ACT) preShavuot dairy luncheon sponsored by
the Jewish Federation of Cumberland,
Gloucester & Salem Counties and
showcasing the joy of Jewish cooking.
1 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
Tastefully Simple Party Fundraiser.
Full Gospel Fellowship Hall, 1059 W.
Landis Ave., Vineland. Fundraiser for
youth groups to help sponsor trip to
fine arts competition this summer in
Kentucky. (856) 982-7029
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
Craft and Vendor Show. Fourth
United Methodist Church, 308 Kates
Blvd., Millville. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (856)
238-2410.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
Adaptive Worship Services. Trinity
Episcopal Church, 8th and Wood sts.,
Vineland, 4 p.m. Supper will follow the
service. 609-319-9234, or visit
cumberlandnjepiscopal.org
Port Elizabeth Home Day. Port

Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 142
Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road,
Millville, will celebrate its 231st
anniversary. Events for the day will
include coffee and refreshments at 9:45
in the John Boggs Hall, church service
at 11 a.m., luncheon in the John Boggs
Hall and a musical program at 2 p.m.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 9
A Soldiers Story Luncheon.
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Garden State Christian Womens
Connection event, featuring Jim
Stephens, Deputy Director of EDU at
Cold Spring Village in Cape May.
Special Speaker: Deborah Atheneos,
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Benefit Southern Gospel Concert
for Ken West. Maranatha Baptist
Church, 1524 Bridgeton-Millville Pike,
Millville. Featuring Jill Ransom and
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East Point Lighthouse Program.
The Wheaton Gather. Wheaton Arts
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Ave., Vineland. Presented by Nancy
Peterson, in the Community Event Room.
6 p.m. 856-794-4244.
Dorothy Volunteer Fire Company

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This month will feature Dr. Dina Elliott,
Superintendent of the Cumberland
County Technical Education Center. The
luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. and costs
$20 to attend with a reservation and $25
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presented by the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education, the South Jersey
Holocaust Commission, and Anthony Iaconelli, chairperson of St. Augustine Preps history
department, (pictured), is now available to watch on TV 22 (Friday at 8:30 p.m.) or online
at snjtoday.com/channel22, where you can also find re-air dates for the program.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
4:30PM Mt. Pleasant Spring Concert
5:30PM Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno Interview

6:00PM SNJ Today Hotline
6:30PM Road to Recovery
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5:00PM What's On Tap?
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7:30PM MSHS 2016 Varisity Awards
8:30PM NEW - The Holocaust & the Vatican
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
5:00PM Fit for You:Outdoor Fitness
5:30PM SNJ Today News Week in Review

7:30PM Uncommon Journey: Phil Cornwell
8:30PM Cybersecurity &Small Business
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6:00PM Perfil Latino
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8:00PM Whats on Tap?
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MONDAY, JUNE 6
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TUESDAY, JUNE 7
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8:30PM 2016 Millville Academic Varsity Awards
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Traveling Touch Tank Visits Vineland and Millville

Elementary Schools
Sponsored by Cape Bank, a division of OceanFirst Bank, the Atlantic
City Aquariums Traveling Touch
Tank recently made stops at the
Mount Pleasant School in Millville,
and the Pauline J. Petway
Elementary School in Vineland, NJ,
to the enjoyment and education of
more than 130 elementary school
students and their teachers.
The Traveling Touch Tank Exhibit
is an integral part of our mission to
educate children throughout the region, said Laura Birnbohm, an education specialist and diver at the Atlantic City Aquarium at Historic Gardner's Basin.Its
designed to support their school curriculum and teach them about the wonders of
marine life, much of which can be found right here in South Jersey.
Cape Bank and OceanFirst Bank have always shared the belief that our biggest
investment should be in the communities in which we live and work, said Chick
Pinto, Senior Vice President Community Relations. The Aquarium was in need
in terms of educating our children and helping promote the Aquarium and Historic
Gardners Basin, both key resources in attracting visitors to Atlantic City and the
region. When we were asked to sponsor their new Traveling Touch Tank Exhibit, we
didnt hesitate for a moment. We are proud to be associated with such a wonderful
and important educational program.
For more information and to book the Atlantic City Aquarium Traveling Touch
Tank Exhibit, call 609-348-2880, ext. 17, or visit acaquarium.com.
Third Graders from Pauline J. Petway Elementary School in Vineland, got to view sea
life up close and personal when the Atlantic City Aquariums Traveling Touch Tank,
came to their school.
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Tyler Wiggins, Adolfo Arteaga-Garcia, Chef Knerr, Jacob Hickman.
AT STERN ORTHODONTICS
The 5th Annual County VocationalTechnical School Cook-Off Challenge

was hosted by the New Jersey
Association of Counties during its 66th
Annual Celebration of County
Government on May 20 at Caesars in
Atlantic City.
Culinary Arts students from County
Vocational-Technical schools applied and
were selected to compete for awards in
the categories of taste, creativity, and
presentation. Each team had a budget of
$500 to prepare and present 400 portions of a single hors doeuvre or appetizer.
NJAC county officials and business members, professional chefs, and registered
conference attendees had the difficult task of judging the savory dishes.
Cumberland County Technical Education Center was selected to compete again
this year as a result of winning the Peoples Choice Award in 2015. This years
theme of a Back Woods Smokehouse produced the plate of a smoked Black Angus
beef short rib with a molasses Coca-Cola glaze. It was accompanied with a garnish
of roasted corn, bacon grit cake and spring lima bean puree.
CCTEC was awarded four gold medals out of the five categories.The gold medals
were awarded for Chefs Award for Taste, Chefs Award for Food Presentation, NJAC
Judges Award for Taste and again, the coveted Peoples Choice Award. CCTEC is
proud of the collaboration between the Culinary Arts program and the Carpentry
program for these accomplishments in this competition. The instructors for these
programs are Chef Robert Ohlsen, Chef Jeff Knerr and Shawn McDonnell. Student
participants were Danielle Thomas, Tyler Wiggins, Victoria Kovalyuk, Robert
Giordano, Mary Joi Leyva , Kyle Schuster and from Carpentry, Adolfo Garcia and
Jacob Hickman.
> Legislative Corner
> New federal overtime rules go

into effect December 1, 2016
> Chamber opposes S799,
mandated paid sick leave, and a
bill that would raise minimum
wage
> Member Accomplishments > May Meet & Greet at

South Jersey Paper Products
> Welcome to new members
> Support fellow members

by attending their events
> Winners of Spring Shopping

Spree announced
> Handicapped access to VHAS
building
> Series of three Monday

business seminars
> Kids Camp at CCC
> Member-to-Member discounts
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEYS BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS NEWSLETTER
Registration is required for all GVCC

meetings and events. Call 691-7400
or visit www.vinelandchamber.org.
JUNE 22 WEDNESDAY
MEET & GREET. Harding's American
JULY 8 FRIDAY
"WAKE & SHAKE" MORNING NETWORKING EVENT. Chamber office.
8:3010 a.m. Come join us at our
morning networking event. FREE to
attend but registration is required.
JULY 21 THURSDAY
GVCC ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC.
Running Deer Golf Club. Registration
7:30 a.m. Shotgun start 8:30 a.m..
JULY 27 WEDNESDAY
MEET & GREET. WheatonArts Cultural
Center, Millville. 5:30-7 p.m. Free.
Members only. Register by July 25 or
pay $5 at the door.
JULY 28 THURSDAY
GVCC WOMENS PROFESSIONAL
GROUP LUNCHEON. Merighis Savoy
Inn, Vineland. 12 noon. Members only
$20. Must register by May 23.
Presidents Gala
Look for coverage of the Gala in

the June 8 issue of The Grapevine
newspaper and in our July issue
of News & Views.
Campaign, Pledge Highlighted

Love Where You Live campaign is
embraced by member businesses.
BY DEBORAH A. EIN
The Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce held their
monthly General Membership luncheon on Thursday, May 19,
at Merighis Savoy Inn. Under the topic, Love Where You
Live, several recreation and entertainment member businesses took the opportunity to showcase what they offer to
residents and visitors to the area.
GVCC Executive Director Dawn Hunter opened the meeting
with an update on several pieces of legislation that will affect
small businesses. Starting January 1, 2017, minimum wage in
the state increases to $10.10. Later this year, on December 1,
rules regarding overtime will change. See Legislative Update in
this newsletter for details. She also mentioned that
PerfectGame baseball is back in the region for a third year.
Then Hunter worked her way with the microphone around
the room, where five member businesses each had a table set
up with printed information regarding recreation and entertainment services they offer,
Arianne Hegeman, development manager at WheatonArts
and Cultural Center, noted that about 60,000 people visit the
center each year, including some 12,000 children. She invited
the crowd to check out WheatonArts, including an exhibit that
showcases 2,000 artifacts unearthed during construction of
I-95. The glassblowers in the 1800s and 1900s traveled back
and forth to Philadelphia, Hegeman said, so the exhibit
includes everyday objects from a bygone era. She also
noted that the Event Center, holding up to 500 people, is
available for rent, and that the stores offer an opportunity to
purchase some unique gifts.
Ruth Shopshire, from the Vineland Historical and
Antiquarian Society (VHAS), said that the museums collection reflects Vinelands industrial past. Approximately 1,000
fourth graders visit each year in a partnership with colleges
and universities. Shropshire memtioned two upcoming
eventsthe Race Through Time, July 1 through August 28, in
which you can visit 12 historical sites for free and an open
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE:

Arianne Hegeman,
WheatonArts; Ruth Shropshire,
Vineland Historical &
Antiquarian Society; Kimberly
Ayres, Leadership Cumberland
County; Sandy Forosisky, City
of Vineland; and Cheryl
Fox of Al & Sams Canoe
& Kayak Rentals.
house at VHAS on August 6

when free tours of the
museum will be offered
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kimberly Ayres, program
coordinator, Leadership
Cumberland County, told
the crowd that the college
is accepting applications
now for the 16th leadership
class, to begin in
September. It starts with a
two-day retreat, followed
by six learning days over a
number of months.
Sandy Forosisky, economic development director for the City of Vineland, spoke of
several upcoming festivals in Vineland and also about evolution at the Landis Theater.
The model had to change for the Landis Theater,
Forosisky said. Ticket sales do not support a theater.
The banquet hall as well as the theater is available for
rental to individuals, businesses, and promoters. In addition
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The GVCCs annual Presidents

Gala, held on June 2 at the
Greenview Inn @ Eastlyn Golf
Course, took place after the print
deadline for this issue of News
& Views.
> JUNE 2016
News&Views
CHAMBER EVENTS
Grille & Restaurant (528 Route 40,

Buena, just east of Brewster Rd. and
Rt. 40). 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Members
only. Register by June 20 or pay $5 at
the door.
VOLUME 30 NUMBER 6
Welcome Message
Our chamber year runs from June 1
to May 31, so I am very excited to present our Board of Directors for 2016-2017
in this issue. At our upcoming Annual
Presidents Gala, we will install our
Board for the year and we welcome two
new board members: Kevin Gibala of TD
Bank and Peter Kaprielyan of Inspira
Health Network.
This year, our Executive Team adds a
2nd Vice President, Frank Guaracini III
of Franks Realty, and we say goodbye to
our Immediate Past President, Kathy
Farinaccio of Comcast. Kathy has served
on the GVCC Board for 13 years! She will
be deeply missed but we are so fortu-
nate that Kathy will continue to be an

active member of this Chamber and
continue to participate on several
committees.
My heartfelt appreciation to Kathy
Farinaccio for all she has done to make
this Chamber successful. Our entire
Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers and I appreciate all their hard
work and dedication to this organization. They are committed to not only
helping our members succeed, but
improving the economic climate of the
entire business community and
Vinelands quality of life.
I am looking forward to the coming
year and all the activities planned to

help our members succeed as well as
our continuing efforts as an organization to impact our community in a positive way.
Get Involved, Get Connected and
Come Grow With Us!
Focusing on important issues that

impact our business community.
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>
JUNE 2016
YOU NEED TO KNOW: EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2016

NEW FEDERAL OVERTIME RULES
The US Dept. of Labor recently released their Final Rule
updating regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act
governing overtime exemptions for executive, administrative and professional employees. Be sure to review your
employee classifications of non-exempt vs. exempt with
your Human Resource professionals. Contact our office if
you need a referral, as we have several members that provide human resource services. The new guidelines include:
The exempt salary level more than doubled from $23,660
to now $47,476 per year.
Salary level adjustments will occur automatically every
three years on January 1 beginning in 2020. The rates will be
published each August 1, beginning in 2019. The Dept. of
Labor estimates the standard salary level will increase to
$51,168 with the first adjustment in 2020.
WE ARE FIGHTING ON BEHALF OF OUR
BUSINESS COMMUNITY:
The GVCC recently testified at the Senate Committee hearing at the NJ State House regarding the S15 / A15 minimum
wage bill (see below). We voiced our opposition to this legislation, along with the New Jersey State Chamber of
Commerce and many other business organizations.
We are very concerned about several pieces of proposed
legislation as they create a very difficult environment for
businesses to succeed. Make your voice be heard by contacting our legislators at njleg.state.nj.us/districts. We are in
District 1. You can also read the bills in their entirety on that
website.
S15 and A15 RAISES MINIMUM WAGE TO $15 / HOUR
This bill proposes to raise the NJ State minimum wage to
$15 per hour for 40 hours of working time in any week and 1
times the employees regularly hourly wage for each hour
of working time in excess of 40 hours in any week, with a
2115 S. Delsea Dr.

Vineland, NJ 08360
Phone (856) 691-7400
Fax (856) 691-2113
www.vinelandchamber.org
info@vinelandchamber.org
Dawn Hunter,
Executive Director
advocacy
LEGISLATIVE CORNER
GREATER VINELAND
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
few exceptions. This would be phased in over a four-year

period beginning January 1, 2017 with a minimum wage of
$10.10 per hour. It also provides that the minimum wage
rate will be increased by any increase in the consumer price
index.
GVCC Comments: A new minimum wage legislation was
enacted less than three years ago and is also tied to the consumer price index. We need to allow some time for that to
develop before enacting new legislation. That previous bill
also became part of our Constitution which we are strongly
opposed to. UPDATE: Both the Senate and Assembly bills
were voted through committee and will now be presented to
each full house for a vote.
S799 MANDATED PAID SICK LEAVE
Recently amended by the NJ Senate, this legislation would
require businesses to offer employees a pool of paid time
off (vacation, personal, sick, etc.). For every 30 hours
worked, an hour of paid time off would accrue. Businesses
with fewer than 10 employees would be required to allow
employees to accrue up to 40 hours and businesses with 10
or more employees would be required to allow employees
to accrue up to 72 hours. All employees would be allowed to
carry over those hours year to year. This legislation applies
to full-time, part-time and seasonal employees.
A1117 NJ SCHEDULES THAT WORK ACT
This bill provides that employees may request a change to
their work schedules without fear of retaliation, and
requires that employers consider these requests. This
applies to any employer with more than 15 employees.
Employees may request a change in terms and condition of
employment relating to number of hours required to work
or be on call for work; times when the employee is required
to work or be on call for work; and the location. The bill also
details other specific requirements for retail, food service or
cleaning service employers. Among other items, the legislation involves advance notice of shift changes and paying
employees if actual hours of work are less than what was
scheduled.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Dawn Hunter
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT:
Victor LaTorre
LaTorre Hardware
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT:
Jeff George
Merrill Lynch
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT:
Frank Guaracini, III
Franks Realty
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Keith Baldosaro
South Jersey Litho
Pete Capizola
Newfield National Bank
Ginger Chase
Sir Speedy of Vineland
Dina Rossi Elliott, Ed. D
Cumberland County Technical
Education Center
Kevin Gibala
TD Bank
Joseph Isabella
Vineland Municipal Utilities
Barbara Jones
Servpro of Cumberland County
Leslie Jones
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
of Vineland
Peter Kaprielyan
Inspira Health Network
Stacey Lilliston
Lilliston Ford
Donna Perez
Wells Fargo Advisors

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

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the theater will stage 10 shows a year.
Previously announced, the BayAtlantic Symphony will be the
Orchestra-in Residence at the theater,
with its series of symphonies beginning
in the fall. The restaurant will open this
summer, she said.
Cheryl Fox, co-owner of Al and Sams
Canoes & Kayaks, encouraged attendees
to take advantage of the Maurice River
and other outdoor amenities available
in Cumberland County.
Hunter finished out the program with
a plea to have members and the business community pledge to Join the
Team & Keep It Clean (see pledge form
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Brad Tornberg of E3 Consulting recruited new member Straxo
Congratulations to These Members:

Diana Caraballo and Premium Employee Benefits on celebrating 15 years in
business.
Inspira Fitness Connection

Jersey Fire & Safety Products
Kejzman Realty
Kennedy Concrete, Inc.
Larry's II Restaurant
Members 1st of NJ Federal Credit
Union
Moe's Auto Sales
Ned P. Rogovoy, Esquire LLC
Oak Mortgage Co., LLC
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JUNE 2016
Orlandini Tile Supplies, Inc.

Project Helping People
Standard Printing
Classification: Printers/Marketing
1980 S. West Boulevard
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-691-2000
David Coombs
www.standardprintingnj.com
Vineland Realty Corp.
Classification: Real Estate
634 E. Landis Ave.
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-690-9482
Dennis P. Ingraldi
www.Vinelandrealtycorp.com
Puerto Rican Festival of NJ, Inc.

South Jersey Federal Credit Union
Spirit & Truth Ministries
Stanker & Galetto, Inc.
Tri-State Construction
UMH Properties, Inc.
Mikey D Electronics
Classification: Retail
1881 S. Delsea Dr., Suite 3
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-231-2597
Amber Kozma
Community Guides Available!

To have copies of the 2015-16 GVCC Community Guide delivered to
your place of business, contact:
The Grapevine (856) 457-7815
Ed Fransko celebrates 10 years of working at Max

Communications, where he is a Senior Technician. He
is an invaluable part of our team and we look forward
to the next 10 (or more) years to come!
Winners of Spring Shopping Spree Announced

Dina Murray and Nancy Pollard each receives their $100 worth of GVCC gift
certificates from Dawn Hunter, Executive Director of the Greater Vineland
Chamber of Commerce. These gift certificates can be used at any of the chamber member businesses that participated in this promotion. The winner can
spend them all in one place or in several places that he/she chooses and they
are valid until May 31st 2017. The funding for the prizes was provided in partnership by the GVCC and The Daily Journal.
Many entries were received through the GVCC Facebook page as well as via
email. Congratulations to Dina and Nancy, and thanks to all the participating
businesses and everyone who entered the drawing.
Handicapped Access at VHAS
We Are Your
Home Dcor &
Accessories
Headquarters!
Henry
Suzanne
Eric
Christie
Lucille
Melanie
The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society recently cut the ribbon on a
handicapped access ramp that will make the states oldest local historical society
museum available to a wider public.
Dr. Tyson Lectures

Nationwide to
Ophthalmologists
Sydney L. Tyson, MD, MPH lecturing to

fellow ophthalmologists at the national
conference on the new procedure,
DROPLESS Cataract Surgery.
Atlantic City
Cedarbrook
Glassboro
Wildwood
609-348-0186 609-561-2820 856-881-6550 609-522-1491
Print
Marketing
Print Signs
Signs Marketing
Dr. Tyson has been honored to be

asked to speak on various topics, most
recently on DROPLESS Cataract
Surgery. This years national conference for Ophthalmologists was held in
New Orleans, LA.
The conference put on by
American Society of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). ASCRS is
an international, educational society
with more than 10,000 members. Its
mission is to advance the art and science of ophthalmic surgery and the
knowledge and skills of ophthalmic
surgeons by providing clinical and
practice management education.
DROPLESS Cataract Surgery is a
procedure that
is growing in
popularity. More
and more surgeons are taking
on this new procedure due to
its convenience
and cost savings
for the patient
as well as its
effectiveness.
Dr. Tyson has spoken a number of
times on this topic and also conducts
webinars for other ophthalmologists.
He teaches at Wills Eye Hospital.
I love teaching this procedure to
others for it is a great procedure even
though it costs me more money; its
benefits are most important to all of

our patients here at Eye Associates,
states Dr. Tyson. Dr. Holzinger and I
place the drops in the eye during
cataract surgery, therefore our
patients dont have to. It saves the
patient not only money for the drops
they dont have to buy but the aggravation of using the different drops
three times a day for a few weeks after
Cataract Surgery.
If you want to learn more about
DROPLESS Cataract Surgery, go to
sjeyeassociates.com or call one of
their five office locations: Vineland
office 856-691-8188, Cherry Hill 856428-5797, Blackwood 856-227-6262,
Hammonton 609-567-2355 and Mays
Landing 609-909-0700 or 1-800-9221766.
Corporate Training Organizational Effectiveness
influence
Working towards a united vision with
other key community organizations.
Milton Corsey
Managing Partner
c. 856 625 5525

p. 888 688 2849 x 701
e. milton@straxo.com
Meet & Greet at South Jersey Paper Products
211 Broad Street

Suite 104
Red Bank, NJ 07701
The GVCCs Meet & Greet was held most recently on Tuesday, May 24, at South Jersey Paper
Products. The next Meet & Greet is scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, at Harding's American Grille &
Restaurant (528 Route 40, Buena, just east of Brewster Rd.).
www.straxo.com
DIANA L. CARABALLO-BELCHER, CBC

LICENSED BROKER/OWNER
Engineers Planners Surveyors

Pamela J. Pellegrini, P.E., PP., CME
Project Manager
156 Stagecoach Rd
Marmora, NJ 08223
T: 609.390.1927
C: 609.381.1186
F: 609.390.0040
Customer Loyalty
through Client Satisfaction
ppellegrini@maserconsulting.com
www.maserconsulting.com
>
JUNE 2016
Landscape Architects Environmental Scientists
Host a GVCC Meet & Greet Event

We are always looking for great venues to host our monthly Meet & Greet events. You need to have
space to accommodate approximately 50 people. They are held on various days of the week from 5:30 to
7 p.m. The host provides some light refreshments. The GVCC promotes the Meet & Greet event to members and handles registration. Its a great way to promote your business to other members!
101 W. Elmer Road Vineland, NJ 08360
If interested in hosting, call 856-691-7400 or e-mail info@vinelandchamber.org.
(856) 696-2525 (877) 590-8866 (toll free)

www.bayatlanticfcu.org
partnerships
Acting as the liaison with community partners and elected officials at all levels.
Green Initiatives Committee Tours Clayville Station

The GVCCs Green
Initiatives
Committee took a
very interesting tour
of VMEUs Clayville
Station off Lincoln
Avenue. We learned
all about this newly
completed project.
Cumberland County College Kids Camp

101 W. Elmer Road Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 696-2525 (877) 590-8866 (toll free)
(Formerly known as the Summer Academy for

Kids SAFK)
Where: Cumberland County College Campus,
3322 College Drive, Vineland
When: June 20Aug.26; 6:30 a.m.6 p.m.
Cost: $89$218
Contact/ Registration: 856-776-2372 (in-session
camp office, call 856-691-8600, ext. 1388); or e-mail
pace@cccnj.edu. Full details are available in the
online brochure at CollegeKidsCamp.com.
First-come, first serve on all classes. It is encouraged that you register early as classes fill up quickly.
They will create waiting lists for high demand classes, and consider running double sessions.
Open registration will be held onsite at
Cumberland County College Fine and Performing

Arts Center Saturdays, May 21, and June 11, 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
About: This is operated through the Workforce
and Community Education Department for ages 5
through 14. Cumberland County College has been
holding a Kids Camp for 14 years with a main purpose of have fun while moving and learning. This
year, area businesses have engaged in curriculum
planning to provide campers with the best possible
learning and activity experience. The camp offers
the option to purchase lunch from the college cafeteria, free before- and after-care for full-day
campers, half- and full-day sessions, and a sibling
discount.
MONDAY, JUNE 6
TOPIC: MARKETING
WITHOUT MONEY.
35 p.m. Presented by
Joe Molineaux,
Business Development,
Consultant & Founder
of BizMx. For more info
or to register, call 609626-3889.
MONDAY, JUNE 13
TOPIC: NETWORKING.
Pamela Fields,
Executive Director
Main Street Atlantic
City and Adjunct
Instructor. For more
info or to register, call
609-626-3889.
MONDAY, JUNE 20
TOPIC: WHAT IS CRM?
A SURVEY OF THE
LANDSCAPE AND
SOLUTIONS TO FIT
YOUR BUSINESS.
Brad Tornberg,
owner/founder of E3
Consulting Partners,
LLC. For more info or
to register, call 609626-3889.
SBDC Marketing Seminars at Stockton University
www.bayatlanticfcu.org
partnerships
Member Events (see pg. 1
for Chamber events)
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
ELWYN NEW JERSEY 5K RUN/WALK.
1667 E. Landis Ave, Vineland, 9 a.m. $20
pre-registration, $25 day of race.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
LEVOY THEATRE: PAULA POUNDSTONE.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
THE WHEATON GATHER.
8 p.m. levoy.net
JUNE 10 THROUGH 12
NJMP WEEKEND OF THUNDER.
Trans-Am, Formula Lites, Formula 4
NJMP.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
ANNUAL "CRUISE DOWN MEMORY
LANE" CAR CRUISE. Landis Ave.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
LEVOY THEATRE: DEVIN ALLMAN.
JUNE 2016
Special guest Dana Fuchs. 8 p.m.

levoy.net
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SATURDAY, JUNE 11
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE &
DOCUMENT SHREDDING DAY.
Cumberland County Solid Waste
Complex. 8 a.m.2 p.m. Cumberland
County residents only.
Friends, fellowship and food. 26 p.m.

For details: wheatonarts.org or contact
Arianne Hegeman 856-825-6800, ext.
114. Tickets $75 per person.
Acting as the liaison with community

partners and elected officials at all levels.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
FULL MOON PADDLE.
Al & Sam's Canoe/Kayak at Parvin. 7
p.m. Meet at the Boat House on Parvin
Lake. Double kayak or canoe $26 for 2
people. Third rider $8.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
3RD ANNUAL COUNTY-WIDE SENIORS
RETREAT "OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR
GOLDEN YEARS."
Cumb. Christian School, 8:30 a.m. FREE
Retreat & Health Fair 9 a.m.1 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch catered by Larry's
II. MUST RSVP to Living Faith Alliance
Church (856-696-3444) to reserve your
meals.
Member-to Member Discounts

One of the benefits of belonging to
the Greater Vineland Chamber of
Commerce is the member-to-member
discounts. These discounts are offered
by a wide variety of GVCC members.
The savings from these discounts can
help pay for your GVCC annual membership and for members that offer
discounts, it helps drive business their
way. This program is only one of the
many ways the GVCC helps you succeed!
As a member, ALL of your employees are eligible to take advantage of
this discount program. You must present your GVCC 2015 Discount Card to
receive these discounts.
Everyone in your organization can
benefit from your chamber membership!
Some examples of Member-toMember Discounts include:
Diamonds & Design: Mention this
site and be pleasantly surprised with a
courtesy discount.
Donderos Diamonds and Fine
Jewelry: 10% discount (class rings and
repairs excluded) Maximum discount

$100.
Ehrlich Pest Control:10% discount for Chamber Members
English Sewage Disposal, Inc.:
10% off pumping (not including
labor). Connot combine with other
offers.
Evolutions For Conscious Living:
$25 off acupuncture consultation
Exhibit Systems International,
Inc.: 10% discount to chamber members
Eye Associates: 20% discount on
complete pair of glasses
Fairfield Inn & Suites by MarriottMillville/Vineland: 15% off guest
accommodations and 30% off meeting
spaces
Family Medical Equipment: 10%
off all Retail Items!(Please print
coupon out or show valid GVCC
Member ID).
If youre a member interested in
offering a discount to other members,
call us at 856-691-7400 and well be
happy to assist you.

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