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This year, Hanukkah and Christmas overlap, presenting challenges to
interfaith familiesbut maximizing the seasonal mirth.
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his year, Hanukkah begins at
sundown on December 20th.
This Jewish Festival of Lights
lasts for eight nights. Using a cande-
labra called a menorah, one candle is
lit on the first night of Hanukkah, two
on the second night, and so on, pro-
gressing to eight on the last night.
Hanukkah celebrates religious free-
dom and the miracle of how a tiny
amount of temple oil burned for eight
days and nights.
This year, Hanukkah and Christmas
overlap. For interfaith families, the
December dilemma is about finding a
way to honor equally both faiths celebra-
tions. For non-Christians, the dilemma
is the struggle with mainstream cultures
emphasis on the Christian holiday. In
the Jewish faith, however, Hanukkah is
not a major holiday, while Christmas is
big in Christianity.
Yet, when Hanukkah lands in
November on the Jewish calendar, and
people exclaim Happy Holidays in
December, it just doesnt make sense
to Jewish people because their holi-
days are already over.
Not so this year. So Happy Holidays
one and all.
See Community Calendar on page 20
for a listing of Christmas and
Hanukkah events.
W
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century, more and more senior citizens are using
the internet, most unaware of the potential dangers
that are lurking. Identity theft and fraud are more rampant
than ever before, and most of these crimes are now perpe-
trated via the Web. Seniors, more than any other faction of
society, tend to forget that criminals are not only active in
the digital world, but are also willing to do whatever is nec-
essary to acquire the information they desire. Because of
this, seniors have been victimized by scams more in the last
five years than at any other point in history.
As technology evolves, our seniors arent going to be left
behind, so theyre learning how to operate computers and
tablets and those types of things, and fraud is becoming elec-
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Corporate Security at Newfield National Bank. These two
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Does and Donts
{ PAUL J. DOE, FORMER PUBLISHER OF THE CUMBERLAND NEWS }
Home (with Family)
For the Holidays
U
sually I treat holiday shopping
the same way I treat paying
my taxesI put it off until the
last possible second.
Not this year though.
I was worried that Id lost too much
time because the flu/cold (I still havent
made up my mind about what was wrong)
kept me out of action for a couple of
weeks.
So, I took my trusty list and headed out
to get it done.
Four hours, 70 miles, and seven stores
later, I had purchased one whole gift.
Then I remember Id had that little
epiphany last year when I discovered that
holiday shopping with a grandchild made
the whole thing at lot easier to deal with.
No disrespect to my wife (who is a
great little shopper), but its just so much
easier to Christmas shop when you can
make a purchase and then buy a pretzel.
Or buy a present and then an order of
chicken nuggets.
Then leisurely pick out a nice gift and
wash it down with an ice cream sundae.
Im not bragging, mind you, but my
grandson and I added whole new dimen-
sions to the term consumer.
Done. Done. And done.
Actually, its been a pretty good run up
to the holidays.
My wife has been busy baking cookies
for holiday handouts and I was right there
to assist in the clean up of any that
werent up to gift standards.
Well, it wouldnt be nice to send them
to the Isle for Misfit Cookies, would it?
So, here we are with several shopping
days left and Ive got nothing left to buy.
Gee, that almost sounds un-American.
Anyway, lots of other holiday happen-
ings have kept us semi-busy as we get
ready for the holidays.
A friend of my wife said she saw my
picture in the semi-local daily paper.
It had been an awful long time since
my picture graced the pages of that partic-
ular paper.
We had taken some of the grandchil-
dren to the annual tree-lighting ceremony
in our township and found ourselves right
behind the mayor for the picture taking.
Funny thing was that only one person
happened to notice the picture.
Now, getting my picture in the paper
isnt exactly a big deal, but I found it inter-
esting that nobody noticed.
My wife said it was a good thing
because I hadnt dressed properly for the
occasion.
Since Im not running for anything, or
trying to sell anyone anything, Ive adopted
a policy of dressing for comfort in my
golden years.
My dad, who spent his whole working
career in overalls, became a real fashion-
ista after retirement.
Anything more formal than grocery
shopping and Dad put on a suit and tie,
complete with suspenders (and a belt).
I spent the better part of my working
career in a suit and tie, so its kind of nice
to just kick back in comfortable clothes.
Drives my wife crazy, but that is (of
course) part of the fun.
In fact, about half my wardrobe these
days consists of gift t-shirts and sweat-
shirts that clearly identify me as a grandpa.
You know, the best thing about
Christmas is being able to spend time with
the family.
For the first 10 years after I moved here
we always went home for the holidays,
even though its a pretty tough drive
sometimes in the winter.
Not being with your loved ones has to
be the toughest part of the holidays for
some people.
Fortunately, my wifes extra-large
Italian family has allowed me to share the
holiday with them.
Good for them, they know that getting
family and friends together for the holi-
days really makes it special.
Sadly, more than a few of them wont
be with us this Christmas.
But they will be remembered.
So far, weve had pretty mild weather,
but that could change in an instant.
So, if youre traveling near or far, take
extra care during this holiday season.
But, most of all, have yourselves a very
Merry Christmas. I
And with an assist from his grandson,
Doe gets his Christmas shopping done.
1 Fraud Against Elderly
Senior citizens are more
vulnerable than ever in the age of
the Internet. RYAN DINGER
4 Oh Christmas Tree
A break in tradition permits an
alternative to the standard tree.
JANE CONTRABASSO
6 Faces in the News
8,10 In Our Schools
11 Alcohol-Free Zone
In 1891, an excise law threatened
the temperance lifestyle of
Vineland. VINCE FARINACCIO
12 Entertainment
14 News in Brief
20 Community Calendar
18 Wanna Make a New Dress?
Downtown Vineland has your
needs all sewn up. TODD NOON
18 Crossword
22 Great Gifts
21,24 Santas Mailbag
26 Recipe Corner
Christmas Morning Muffins are a
real treat. LISA DINUNZIO
27 DINING: Diary of a Food
Columnist. Time to fess up and
make some adjustments to the diet.
FRANK GABRIEL
29 Food for Thought
Holiday appetizers get things off
to a great start. JEAN HECKER
30 REAL ESTATE
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Vintage Vineland { VINCE FARINACCIO }
Alcohol-Free
Zone
An excise law threatened the temperance lifestyle of
the 30-year-old town of Vineland.
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n the fall of 1891, Vineland prepared
for an invasion it had never anticipat-
ed. The town readied itself against the
onslaught by invoking a pledge to
which its residents had subscribed and
renewed annually for 30 years. And
although the odds were against them,
Vinelanders were ready to rally behind
founder Charles K. Landis and Mayor C.P.
Lord to battle a menace that threatened the
very fabric of the community.
The threat itself took shape the previous
winter when New Jersey Governor Leon
Abbett proposed and successfully cam-
paigned for a bill whereby County Excise
Boards could be appointed in each of the
states counties to override any restrictions
local governments might establish concern-
ing the licensing of saloons. A petition of 100
signatures was all that was required to
secure a board whose powers could fill
towns with any number of establishments
that served liquor.
The law directly threatened Vinelands
temperance code and Millvilles 17-year dry
state. By September, Bridgeton had already
succumbed to the invasion as saloons had
sprung up throughout the city. Applications
for licenses in Millville indicated that it
would be the next to fall. But as of October
16, when the New York Times ran a story on
the controversy stirring in Cumberland
County, Vineland had not yet received any
requests for licenses, and the town was
determined to keep it that way.
The town railed against Abbett, calling
his law an outrage and christening the
governor the Czar of Jersey. The New
York Times reports that residents saw fit to
boycott anyone in the community who
favored an influx of saloons. Street corners
were filled with embittered citizens whose
chatter consumed every detail of the excise
law.
Abbett was accused of buying the sup-
port of the liquor dealers in the state, and as
the New York Times points out, the governor
was once the solicitor for the State Liquor
Dealers Association.
Vineland planned to battle the newlaw
fromall fronts. Its legal approach, however,
had to contend with an oversight in its own
charter. When, as a village, the municipality
was first granted a charter in 1864, it provided
that the residents would have the right each
year to vote on the issue of allowing alcohol
to be sold within the town. Annually, the vote
had overwhelmingly, although not always
unanimously, rejected the sale of liquor. The
most recent election had upheld the temper-
ance lifestyle by a vote of 614 to 31.
When Vineland was incorporated as a
borough, however, it failed to include in its
charter the same provision for an annual
vote on the sale of alcohol. While elections
still included the topic on its ballots, the
misstep gave prospective saloon owners
ammunition in their battle to establish their
businesses in Vineland.
But, Vinelanders werent merely bran-
dishing legal weapons. When Borough
Councilman Charles W. Wiley was asked by
the New York Times what he thought would
be the result of anyone opening a saloon in
the municipality, he responded, I think he
would be given a coat of tar and feathers...I
believe the women of this town would throw
eggs at the man who started a saloon. He
would not be received in anybodys family,
and he would need a regiment to protect his
place of business. Another regiment would
watch for his patrons, and they would be
severely let alone by the better element of
the place.
City Solicitor Henry S. Alvord, who
questioned the constitutionality of the
excise law, also provided a clear picture of
how the residents would deal with saloon
owners. I would not be surprised, he stat-
ed, to see a vigilance committee formed to
ride the saloon keeper out of town on a
railI would not be surprised to see a mob
burn his buildings.
Vineland would successfully fend off the
arrival of saloons until 1933, so the verbal
threats never became reality. But Charles
Landis, while not condoning the proposed
actions, provided an explanation that reveals
something about the early settlers. Many
people who are living here had been drink-
ing people, he told the press. They came
here because they knew there was no liquor
to be hadthey hoped to be away from the
temptation, andare violent in their denun-
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Downtown Update
A New Jersey Main Street Community. In the
x
of the Urban Enterprise Zone
December 2011
Las Lomas Grille:
Fresh Mexican Grilled Food
opened Las Lomas Grille, in Landis
MarketPlace at 631 E. Landis Ave., last
August to bring authentic Mexican grilled
food to Vinelandduplicating the success
of the Las Lomas Grille that my sister and I have
operated in Hammonton since March, 2009.
After coming to New York State from Mexico
as a child, I worked in my godfathers restaurant
and later did catering. When my parents moved
to this area in 2003, my sister and I decided to
have a restaurant of our own.
Our tacos, burritos, chicken enchiladas
and other specialties are prepared fresh in an
Exciting
things are
happening
downtown and Im
glad that I can be a
part of it.
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ASON SCYTHES has been
associated with Susquehanna
Bank for 11 years and is cur-
rently an Assistant Vice-President
and Branch Manager of the West
Chestnut Avenue branch. He
has been active in all four Main
Street Vineland committees.
I really enjoy working
with Main Street and seeing
work get done that furthers
downtown revitalization,
Jason said. It interests
me to see rst-hand how
each committee plays
its part.
Get involved
The Main Street committees meet
monthly, at the Main Street oce.
All are welcome.
Organization, 1st Thurs, 4 pm
Promotion, 2nd Thurs, 8:30 am
Design, 3rd Thurs, 8:30 am
Economic Restructuring,
4th Thurs, 8:30 am
Call for other volunteer
opportunities.
I Want to Support Our Downtown
$1,000........................................Charles K. Landis Benefactor
$500........................................................... Vinelander-at-Heart
$100............................................................. Downtown Partner
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Street Vineland). Federal ID number is 22-3116666.
open-kitchen, allowing interaction between the customer
and cook.
We are gratied that the whole community has opened
their doors to us and we are always looking to expand our
menu to satisfy our clientele.
For more information, call us at (856) 238-4445, visit
us on the Landis MarketPlace website at landismarket-
place.com, or on our website at laslomasgrille.com or stop by
and say, hello.
Jos Martinez
Owner
Jos Martinez shows off one of his delicious Mexican dishes
prepared at Las Lomas Grille.
Volunteer Spotlight
Sandwich of the Year Contest
Have a knack for making great sandwiches?
This is your chance to be creative and come up
with an original sandwich recipe to be named
Vinelands Sandwich of the Year for 2012.
Submit your original recipes by December
31. Drop them off or mail to Landis
MarketPlace, 631 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland,
NJ. Each entry must include your name, the
sandwich name, address, telephone number,
and e-mail address, as well as why the sandwich
best represents Vineland.
The eld will be narrowed to eight nal-
ists. Each Saturday, two sandwiches will be fea-
tured at Landis MarketPlaceone at Lucianos
FreshMarket and the other at Las Lomas Grille.
The winner will be announced on Saturday,
February 4, based on: taste, originality, name
creativity, and how well it reects Vineland.
For information, call the market at (856)
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A Holiday Tree of
Remembrance celebration
was held on Friday,
November 18, at the
Glasstown Arts Plaza.
Candles were lit for those
honored or memorialized.
The money raised will help
support the Millville
Womans Club and its com-
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Faces in the News I
Buena Vista Township Resident Turns 100
Antoinette Gallino was born on
December 21, 1911 at Second and
Chestnut Avenues in Vineland NJ
to Peter and Kathryn Grosso. She
had five siblings, Betty Damico,
Nancy Catroppa, Joseph, Horace,
and Daniel who later became
Vineland Municipal Court Judge.
At thirteen she went to work at
DeRossi Clothing Company to
help support the family and later
South Jersey Clothing. She was a
uniform collar maker for our ser-
vicemen during World War II, the
Korean Conflict and the Vietnam
War. In 1940, she married Steve
Gallino who had Tree Top Dairy.
They had three children, Maria
Dolson, Kathryn Jost and John
Gallino and in 1949, moved to
East Vineland where she still
resides, in her own home, with her son John and daughter-in-law Nancy.
She is a member of Padre Pio Parish. When speaking with Antoinette, she
will tell you about her love of God and her family and still enjoys making
meatballs for Sunday dinner and having her family close. Besides her chil-
dren, she has five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Birthday Wishes
Happy 12th birthday to our beauti-
ful, intelligent, and humble daughter,
Narcisse A. Cortez-Lopez, who cele-
brated a birthday on December 14th.
Also, wonderful job in receiving
Principals List in your first marking
period at your new school, Bishop
Schad Regional. We are so proud of
your hard work and dedication!
God bless,
Mom, Dad, Cristian, and Ethin
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For Philip Duffy (12/24/06). This makes the
fifth Christmas without you.
May God be with you.
Love from your mother, father, sister,
and nieces.
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Santa Visits Weisman
Medical Day Care
Vineland Mayor Robert Romano,
dressed as Santa, reads holiday sto-
ries to the children at Weisman
Medical Day Care Center. Providing
specialized nursing care and therapy
for children from birth through five
years old, Weisman Medical Day Care
Centers are located in Vineland,
Atlantic City, Pennsauken and
Voorhees, New Jersey.
Millville Womans Club Celebrates the Holidays
December 8 was a time for the members of the Millville Womans Club to enjoy
some social time with a dinner and entertainment. The entertainment was provid-
ed by the Millville High Schools Madrigal Singers, led by teacher Debbie Permito,
who announced she would be retiring at the end of the school year. The students
performance was impressive, and rounded out a perfect holiday celebration.
The Clubs cookie and candy project was a success once again this year. On
December 5, volunteers from the Club helped fill 226 containers of delicious, fresh-
baked cookies along with wrapped candies of all types. Our senior citizens living
in several senior housing locations enjoyed this annual kick-off to the season.
Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday Jackson Gatens!
(Born on Christmas day).
Love you very much, Daddy
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SHHS Students Help
Decorate Landis
On Monday, November 21, Martinis
Shoes on Landis Avenue in Vineland
had the honor of hosting Sacred Heart
SGA students who participated in the
Holiday Tree Decorating Contest, spon-
sored by the Vineland School District.
This event is in its second year and
was developed by John and Debbie
Procoppio.
Last year Frank and Lynn Martini,
owners of Martinis Shoes, were so
taken with the kids and their hard work
and this year, they said, was a repeat
performance. Under the direction of
Mr. Shawn Dugan, the Sacred Heart
students developed a theme (of
course, shoes, in honor of the store)
and decorated a beautiful tree that
stands proud in the window. The
Martinis said its a joy to see the stu-
dents working together and the pride
they show in their accomplishments.
Please take a few minutes out of your
busy schedules and come down on the
Avenue to see the work of Vineland's
children. Trees are located in various
store windows for all to see and enjoy.
Above: Sacred Heart Students pose inside
Martinis Shoes while decorating the tree;
below: the finished product.
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Holiday Story Hour
Delsea Regional High Schools
media center along with the HS
Renaissance Club, Student
Government Association, National
Honor Society and Franklin Township
Public Library held its annual Holiday
Story Hour on Tuesday, December 6, in
the high school media center. The high
school students shared stories, activi-
ties and a visit from Santa with the
preschool and elementary children.
From left: Thomas Montalto, Santa (Kyle
Glenn), and Matthew Montalto.
Students Perform at
Phillys Tuba Christmas
Three students from Vineland Public
Schools performed in the 10th annual
Tuba Christmas concert December 17
at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia,
according to Ken Schultz, Rossi Middle
School music director.
The musicians are Gunner Loper, a
junior at VHS, his brother Gavin Loper,
a Rossi sixth grader, and Mark
Novatorskiy, a VHS freshman.
Gunner Loper is a tuba player and
member of VHS Marching Clan, Concert
Band, and Select Choir. Gavin Loper
plays the baritone for Rossi School
band. Novatorskiy is a tuba player in
the VHS Concert Band. Schultz per-
formed with the group on the baritone.
The trio was among 100 musicians
of all ages from the Delaware Valley
who participated in the concert. Held in
most major cities, the event features
traditional Christmas music arranged
specifically for the tuba, euphonium,
baritone and sousaphone. This is the
third year that Gunner Loper and
Schultz participated.
Added to the thrill of performing with
a large, diverse group, the students have
an opportunity to meet and learn from
accomplished professional musicians.
In photo, from left: Mark Novatorskiy, Gavin
Loper, Gunner Loper, and Ken Schultz.
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Celebrate Celebrate
the Holidays in Millvilles Glasstown Arts District
Millville, NJ
This programis made possible in part by funds fromthe New Jersey State
Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National
Endowment for the Arts.
Funded by the Urban
Enterprise Program
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Smartphones: MillvilleApp.com
Experience distinctive apparel, fine art to hang or
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And dont forget to check out one of our fine
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Now thru December 22nd
Participating downtown stores
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GRADE 9
Kristen Bessette
Amber Biscardi
Brittany Catucci
Sophia M. Conners
Melissa Dizenzo
Morgan R. Epley
Anita F. Fagotti
Kelsi L. Frank-Noble
Gabrielle R.
Garavento
Megan Geisert
Chloe Holden
Angelo Masso
Shelby R. McCarty
Zachery Miller
Alexandra
Montgomery
Jessica S. Mullen
Mackenzie Patterson
Stephanie Porlucas
Devan Rodilosso
Khari Ross
Zachary Schaffer
Ellen M. Schilling
Aubrie Weyhmiller
GRADE 10
Arianna Bowles
Melissa A. Greene
Celine Mazzi
Louis Moffa
Vincent Rienzi
Erica Spatafore
Jillian Still
GRADE 11
Shijo Benjamin
Mark Giovinazzi
Michael Kennedy
Shawn R. Macklin
Rachael Mecholsky
Jamieson Newman
Casey Schaffer
Jessica Urban
GRADE 12
Kevin Dittmar
Mark Dittmar
Amanda Kelleher
Sarah J. McAlister
Joseph Moffa
Brianna Pender
Jaime E. Richards
PRINCIPALS LIST:
GRADE 9
Brandi Baily
Jeremy Banks
Allison Barbera
Haley Batchelor
Matthew D.
Birmingham
Daniel Bosco
Keith L. Braxton
William E. Britton
Alexis Brown
Jessica Brown
Samuel H. Carter
Emily L. Cerana
Evan Coffin
Ryan F. Curry
Katrina M. DeWitt
Michael J. Doyle
Sokgina Eang
Andrea Farrell
Lance Fletcher
Philip C. Franco
Francesco Gaetano
Emily L. Greene
Kristina Handy
Dannielle Hassinger
Gavin Hawkes
Victoria R. Hepler
Veronica Hitzelberger
Laura Hunter
Elijah S. Johnson
Jessica Kelleher
Jocelyn A. Kelly
Jacob Kientz
Daniel Kline
Nicole Krauss
Jake Lachowicz
Brielle Lindmeier
Celese M. Lindsey
Eileen Lipshultz
Matthew Mamounis
Gabriella Mayo
Dominique Miller
Karleigh Odore
Tyler Pacheco
Reagan Pender
William R. Philips
Lena Pierce
Philip S. Quinn
Austin R. Rabut
Kayla Reilly
Justin Rowand
Kailey M. Russo
Shana G. Scavelli
Brianne Sgorlon
Joseph Skala
Kathryn Spence
Lacy Spinelli
Brianna Steigerwalt
Lily Taylor
Alexander Titus
Jason Weaver
GRADE 10
Shibin Benjamin
Alyssa Blech
Chelsey Bonvechio
Jordan Bouillon
Dakota P. Brovero
Ayanna L. Bundy
Anastasia M.
Butterick
John J.R. Clark
Samantha L.
Considine
Christopher Cooper
Melanie Cucunato
Tara M. Dalton
Bryan Dobzanski
Amanda Ellen
Alexa N. Elliott
Christopher W. Fare
Grace Fletcher
Nicolette Hassett
Jessica Jester
Daniel Kirshner
Adin Kolansky
Bridgette Lair
Brooke Mace
Sharon McCool
Arianna McNellis
Vernon C. Nicholson
Julia OBrien
Matthew Pastore
Natalie L. Persia
Janelle Pitts
Levi R. Reed
Robert Lee Rolle
Jacob Sadowniczak
Katherine Selfridge
Patton Solowey
Maliek Tenzie
John A.Thomas
Morgan Yenner
Christopher Zeck
GRADE 11
Kevin Alexander
Michael Alexander
Erin Anderson
Edward
Andrescavage
Anthony Caporelli
Pasquale Carione
Jordan Casey
Patrick Clay
Jonathan Cosenza
Jacob Deschler
Kelsey DiBenedetto
Kaitlyn R. DiJoseph
Courtney Earnest
Nicholas Ellen
Erika Enley
Christopher Fiorella
Amy L. Fleury
Megan Frank
Nicholas Freijomil
Glenn K. Frye
Savannah L.
Garwood-Dixon
Amanda Grossmick
Sierra Grosso
Nicole Harned
Bradley Hill
Samantha
Hitzelberger
Ryan Hodge
Megan Hughes
Emily Ilic
Joseph Ingram
Heather Kellum
Sean T. Klei
Katie R. Kronberger
Nicholas McBride
Timothy McSorley
Pearl K. Metcalf
Amber Nagle
Stephanie ODonnell
Brianna Phillips
Erik Porch
Emilie C. Rabut
Dylan Recinto
Kelsey Romeo
Andrew
Rommelmann
Sara J. Stuart
Tiffany Thomas
Stephanie Ward-
Sharer
Charles Zielke
GRADE 12
Natalie G. Auguste
Abel Bedu
Jeanne Berry
Christine Cancglin
Courtney Carola
Ashley J. Caruso
Klorisa L. Coleman
Sean M. Curry
Curt C. Delia
Katelyn Dilks
James Greene
Jaclyn Hanratty
Dominique Hassinger
Sheldon I. Hicks
Tiffany D. Homeyer
Michael Iuliucci
Jaimie T. Jenkins
Katelynn Jester
Markus Jones
Kayleen Kane
Sarah Leinenbach
Dante V. Levari
Emily Little
Samantha Mazzi
Coree J. McErlain
Molly K. McGuire
Kevin A. Metzger
Alexia Morris
Thomas Mullen
Maria C. Nicholson
Nicholas Persia
Imalia Pugliese
Brittany Reece
Rebecca Scarpato
Ryan W. Selfridge
Paige N. Senatore
Sarah Senula
Tara Shaw
Brian Simmons
Sara Smith
Zachary Smolsky
Shilah Snead
Heather Szumowski
Kaitlyn T. Tobin
Amelia A. Voluntad
Kristen E. Ward
Monica Watkins
Allison Winner
Elizabeth Winstel
Daniel Yost
Emily L. Zuccarini
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treewhat kind, what kind of
Christmas tree?
A fewyears back, as I approached my
30th year of decking my own halls, and hav-
ing not yet reached the point of really, a
porcelain tabletop tree is fine, I began to
reevaluate the whole Christmas tree issue.
Much as I loved a real tree, cut trees
had always seemed like such a waste, even
though for years I cycled mine through as
many incarnations as possible. After the
decorations were put away, the tree was
kept up as a rather large houseplant well
into January, when it was moved outside,
tree stand and all, for the birds to hang out
and hide in for the rest of the winter.
After that, the carcass went out to the
back border of the compost pile, to settle
in and be roped in vines as part of its initi-
ation into the backyard habitat. But you
can house only so many Christmas tree
carcasses in a residential backyard.
We bought a dug tree one year, but
the post-holiday transplant didnt take.
Then, too, remembering that fir trees are
like puppies and baby ducksthey dont
stay that size foreverI realized I dont
have a lot of space in my yard for once and
future majestic evergreens, either.
Artificial trees were out of the ques-
tion. Always have been.
About eight years before, I had bought
a three-foot Norfolk Island pine at Home
Depot for about 12 bucks, and it thrived
in our home. A few years later at
Christmastime, while I was once more
trying to decide what to do about The
Tree, I swear the little pine leaned over
slightly, just enough to fall into my line of
sight.
Sure! Look at this! This is a perfect lit-
tle tree, and after the holiday, it just goes
back to civilian duty. No waste! No guilt!
Of course, any move towards a Break in
Tradition has to be cleared by committee
(my son). Having received the cherished
nod, the Norfolk settled into its newrole.
Summers in the backyard have added a
good two feet to its height, and it makes a
fine Christmas tree. And so this week it
will get dressed up for its fifth year as our
alterna-treeand I can cross one more item
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DECEMBER 21 THROUGH 27
Nightlife at Bennigans. 2196 W.
Landis Ave., Vineland, 205-0010.
Karaoke Thursdays with Bob Morgan, 9
p.m.-close, $3 Heinekens, DJ/Dance
Party Fridays 9 p.m.-Close, $3 Coronas.
All Sports Packages: MLB Extra Innings,
NBA League Pass, NHL Center Ice, and
NFL Sunday Ticket. $3 23-oz. Coors
Light & $5 23-oz. Call for reservations
and information.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Nightlife at Neptune Restaurant.
1554 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland. Live DJ and
Trivia. 692-2800.
Bike Nite. Bojos Ale House, 222 N.
High St., Millville. 7 p.m. 327-8011.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
Holiday Concert. VHS South, E.
Chestnut Ave., Vineland. 7 p.m. The
Music Department at Vineland High
School will feature the VHS Stage
Band, VHS String Ensemble, and VHS
Marching Clan. The ensembles will play
a variety of favorites to transport the
audience into the holidayspirit. The
event, which is free and open to the pub-
lic, will also be videotaped by VPS
Broadcasting and air on Comcast
Channel 9 and Verizon FiOS Channel 41
during the holiday period. For more
information, contact VHS Band Director
William McDevitt at 794-6800, ext. 2539.
EVERY THURSDAY
Jazz Duos. Annata Wine Bar, Bellevue
Ave., Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Live
Jazz featuring area's best jazz duos. 6:30
- 9:30 p.m. No cover. Reservations rec-
ommended.
DECEMBER 23 THROUGH 25
Nightlife at Ramada. Harry's Pub at
Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,
Vineland, 696-3800. Wed.: Ladies Night,
1/2 price appetizers all night. Happy
Hour Mon.-Sat, 4-6 p.m. $1 off alcoholic
drinks. Fri. and Sat., live entertainment.
Nightlife at Bojos. 222 N. High St.,
Millville, 327-8011. Thurs.: Christmas
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
Daniel Mumm and Ron Levy. A residence in the
Mauricetown area. 2:30 p.m. Renowned cellist
Daniel Mumm, pictured, and pianist Ron Levy will
perform at the next Maurice River Music salon con-
cert. The program will include Franois Couperins
Pices en Concert, as arranged by Paul Bazelaire;
Luciano Berios les mots son alls (recitativo for
solo cello); the second movement (Misterioso) of
Paul Mack Somers Sonata for Cello with Piano
(2008); Felix Mendelssohns Sonata No. 2 for Cello
and Piano in D major, Op. 58; and Mendelssohns
Lied ohne Worte in D major, Op. 109. Seating is
very limited, so reservations are required. Donations
to assist in covering expenses will be accepted. To
reserve seats, receive directions, or get more infor-
mation on the series, call Maurice River Music at 856-506-0580, e-mail them at
info@mauricerivermusic.com, or visit www.mauricerivermusic.com.
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Nominator (You) Information:
Name: ____________________________________ Relationship to nominee __________________________ Phone number _______________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail address _______________________________
Nominee (Person Being Nominated) Information
Name _____________________________________ Occupation/Employment __________________________ Phone number _______________________________
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Be sure to include any news clips, articles, or names of witnesses who can
be called to verify the heroism. (Use additional paper, if needed.)
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Nomination Rules and Guidelines
Nomination forms must be received at The
Grapevine by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31. Nomination
forms and essays become the property of The
Grapevine and will not be returned.
While many heroes show lifelong heroic behavior,
nominators must highlight an event/situation
within the last two years.
Nominees must live or work in the Greater
Cumberland County area.
The Grapevine will host each hero at the
Hometown Hero Awards Gala in March 2012.
The Hometown Hero Selection Committee will
be comprised of civic volunteers and community
leaders; this group will select the Hometown
Heroes from amongst all nominees.
The Grapevines
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Nomination Form
Nominate online: www.grapevinenewspaper.com/hometownheroes
Nominations may be submitted via e-mail to letters@grapevinenewspaper.com
(be sure to include all information requested below), by fax to 856-457-7816,
or by mail to:
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NOTE: Please send a photo of your nominee if possible.
FREE HOLIDAY CONCERTS, CELEBRATING AMERICAN ROOTS
MUSIC, AND NIGHTLIFE AROUND THE REGION.
Party, DJ 610 p.m., Fri.: Pajama Party,
Karaoke with Patty and Rick. Sat.: Open
all day. Sun.: Closed.
Nightlife at The Rail. The Rail, 1252
Harding Hwy, Richland. 697-7245. Thurs:
The Kate & Adrianna Show. Fri.: Eleven
Eleven. Sat.: Cheezy & The Crackers.
Nightlife at Old Oar House. Old Oar
House Irish Pub. 123 N. High St.,
Millville, 293-1200. Wed.: Karaoke 9 p.m.,
Thurs.: Mike Fairhurst 9 p.m., Fri.: Danny
Eye Band 9 p.m. Sat.: No entertainment
9 p.m.
EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Top 40 Dance Party w/ DJ Tony
Morrison. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S.
Delsea Dr,, Vineland. All of the most pop-
ular mainstream dance music. 765-5977.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23
Adelante. Larry"s II Cafe, 907 N. Main
Rd. (Rt 555), Vineland, 692-9001. Live
music. 6 and 7:30 p.m. www.larrys2.com
Dan Barry. Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N.
High St., Millville. Free admission. Live
acoustic music. 7-9 p.m.
Far Off Topic. Hangar 84, 20 S. Sixth
St., Vineland, 609-319-5423. Rock band.
5 p.m. $10-$12.
Roger Gardella & Patty Blee. Annata
Wine Bar, Bellevue Ave., Hammonton,
609-704-9797. Popular acoustic rock and
Christmas music. 812 midnight.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
Last Minute Holiday Shopping.
Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,
Millville. Open 9 a.m.4 p.m.
THROUGH DECEMBER 31
New Harmonies: Celebrating
American Roots Music. WheatonArts,
Museum of American Glass, Glasstown
Rd., Millville. This exhibition tells the
story of a nation through the music of its
people. Bringing together photographs,
recordings, instruments, lyrics, and artist
profiles, this Smithsonian Institution tour-
ing exhibition explores the distinct cultur-
al identities of gospel, country, blues and
other forms of roots music as they record
the history of the American people and
set the foundation for many musical gen-
res appreciated worldwide today.
The exhibition explores the distinct
cultural identities of American roots
music forms. It examines the progression
of American roots music, as rich and
eclectic as our country itself. Other musi-
cal genres profiled include zydeco,
tejano, bluegrass and klezmer.
WheatonArts is open Tuesday through
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through
December 31, 2011. Closed Christmas Day
and New Years Day. Admission: Adults
$10, $9 Senior Adults and $7 Students.
Children five and under are free. All chil-
dren 17 and under are admitted free on
Sundays through December 18, 2011. Free
to shop and stroll except during outdoor
special events. For more information about
WheatonArts, call 856-825-6800 or 800-
998-4552, or visit www.wheatonarts.org.
Concerts at Mall
At Cumberland Mall, local choirs
and musical ensembles will perform
in Boscovs Court. Schedule is as
follows:
Wednesday, December 21,
11:30 a.m., Cumberland Regional
High School Concert Choir
Wednesday, December 21,
7 p.m., CCC Wind Symphony &
Jazz Band
Thursday, December 22,
12:30 p.m., Morris Goodwin
School
Directors Workshop
The 2nd Annual Directors
Workshop will be held at the Eagle
Theatre beginning on January 9,
2012 through September 28, 2012.
The workshop will meet twice a
month over the course of the year.
The 2nd & Vine Players will facili-
tate this series. The Workshop will
culminate in a Night of One Acts
produced and directed by the
participants.
The goals of the Directors
Workshop are to provide an educa-
tional environment for the commu-
nity to learn about the performing
arts and to increase the integrity,
quality and production value of the
performances offered throughout
the region. This workshop will pro-
vide the opportunity for experi-
enced directors and new directors
to exchange ideas, hone skills, and
learn from local professionals.
The cost of the entire program
will be $65. For more information
about the Directors Workshop,
contact Patty at 609-561-1199 or
email secondandvine@gmail.com.
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Santa Cleared for Landing
The Vineland Office of Emergency
Management (OEM) has received word that
Santa Claus has received all clearances for
airspace travel over Vineland. Permission
granted by several federal, state and local
government agencies, also includes use of
roads, driveways and rooftops.
It was reported that Santa would have
some special surprises for good boys and
girls who go to sleep early on Christmas
Eve. Peeking out of windows or staying up
late may delay his visit.
Parents and kids may also track Santas
progress on Christmas Eve by visiting
www.claus.com or www.noradsanta.org.
Vineland OEM extends to all a happy
and safe holiday and a Happy New Year.
Three Kings Day Celebration
On January 7, 2012, new toys will be dis-
tributed to underprivileged youth of the
community in Vineland by Puerto Rican
Festival of NJ. They will also be distribut-
ing new toys in the cities of Millville and
Bridgeton, that evening and January 8,
respectively. There will be live folkloric
entertainment, food and refreshment at all
three venues.
The Puerto Rican Festival of NJ, Inc, is
reaching out to the community for this
worthy cause. Since they are expanding the
Three Kings Day celebration to three
municipalities this year, they are requesting
monetary contributions to purchase new
toys. They will also pick up new toys. Make
checks payable to: festival Puertorriqueo
de NJ. Inc. (memo Three Kings Day) and if
contributing new toys, let them know the
location of pick-up. E-mail them at vldfesti-
val10@aol.com or call 856-696-0885.
VHS Students Seek Community
Involvement for Ongoing Project
Do you remember a great teacher you
had who worked at VHS for at least 25
years before they retired? How about a
school nurse or a custodian who devoted
25 years of service or more to this great
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school? Students from the VHS Student
Historical Research Club (SHRC) are
reaching out to members of the Vineland
community for suggestions about who they
would like to see permanently honored
with a plaque in the schools hallways.
The SHRC was started last year by
Social Studies teacher Steve Lewis, who
hopes to instill his passion for history and
tradition to the students by working with
them on a wide variety of projects that
proudly display the schools past. The
SHRC offers this great opportunity for the
kids to work hand-in-hand with longtime
Vineland residents.
In order for a person to qualify, they
must have worked at VHS for at least 15
years and within the entire school district
for 25 years. This includes teachers as well
as school nurses, custodians, security
guards, secretaries, aides, cafeteria workers
and any other support staff.
If there is someone you believe deserves
a plaque, e-mail Mr. Lewis the following
information: the persons name, their job
title, and the approximate years the person
worked at the school. Mr. Lewiss email
address is: SLEWIS@vineland.org.
Vineland Mural Dedication
The dedication of the recently com-
pleted large-scale mural atop a building at
616 East Landis Avenue, Vineland, will
take place on Wednesday, December 21
at 11 a.m. on the first floor of the Landis
Marketplace at 631 East Landis Avenue,
Vineland. A grant to Appel Farm Arts &
Music Center from PNC Bank for the
large-scale mural in Vineland encouraged
an alliance with Main Street Vineland that
set the scene for the partners to bring the
project to completion. Mayor Robert
Romano, PNC Banks Vice-President and
Community Relations Manager Rebecca
Quinn-Wolf, Appel Farm Arts & Music
Centers Executive Director Mark Packer,
Main Street Vinelands Executive Director
Todd Noon, and artist Cesar Viveros-
Herrera are scheduled to speak at the
event. A reception will immediately fol-
low the program. The dedication and
reception are free, and the public is wel-
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Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS
1. Currently fashionable
5. Free from gloss
10. Licenses TV stations
13. Pop
14. Wakes a sleeper
15. Not light
17. 13-19
18. Sets of statistics
19. Ultimate image
20. Rescued by payment
of money
22. Vowel sound
23. River in Florence
24. European money
26. Elec. data processing
27. Carriage for hire
30. Not out
31. Bird homes
33. Helps little firms
34. Challengingly
approaches
38. Taxis
40. 007's creator
41. Scoundrels
45. Landed properties
49. Dash
50. Yemen capital
52. Atomic #89
54. One point E of due S
55. Kilocalorie (abbr.)
56. Ed Murrow's home
58. A braid
60. Czech writer Karel
62. Examines in detail
66. W. Rumania city on
the Muresel
67. A citizen of Oman
68. Cain's brother
70. Add alcohol beverages
71. N. Swedish lake & river
72. Fury
73. Prohibition
74. Birthday sweet
75. Frozen rain
DOWN
1. Time in the central U.S.
2. Garden digger
3. The content of cognition
4. Indian shot lily
5. Pop star Ciccone
6. "l836 siege" of U.S.
7. Murdered by Manson
8. An equal exchange
9. M M M
10. Insures bank's
depositors
11. Indication of superior
status
12. Large groups
16. Chip stone with sharp
blows
21. ___ Lanka
22. Fat for birds
25. The brain and spinal
cord
27. Reciprocal of a sine
28. Goat and camel hair
fabric
29. Founder of Babism
32. Strategic Supply Chain
35. Former OSS
36. Feline mammal
37. Smallest whole number
39. Brunei monetary unit
42. Public promotions
43. Tap gently
44. The woman
46. Terminate someone's
job
47. The bill in a restaurant
48. Rushes out to attack
50. Divine Egyptian beetle
51. Llama with long silky
fleece
53. A coral reef off of S.
Florida
55. 1000 calories
57. A S. Pacific island
group
58. A special finish for
velvet
59. Former Russian rulers
61. Home of Adam & Eve
63. Informer (British)
64. Israeli politician Abba
65. Lily flower of Utah
67. Securities market
69. Soul singer Rawls
Solution to last weeks puzzle
A
time existed when many people
made their own clothes and this
was especially true with women
making their own dresses.
Downtown Vineland has had a long history
of stores and shops to serve the sewing
needs of our residents. Years ago, business-
es such as Weitzmans Fabrics and
Bernards Fabrics were destinations for the
latest patterns and fabrics, while J.J.
Newberrys also offered those services.
For todays customers who would rather
sew than buy clothes off the rack, especial-
ly to create a special homemade holiday
gift, Landis Avenue is still the place to go.
The Pin Cushion, located at 22 W.
Landis Ave., Unit I, opened in 1972. Owner
Lisa Mainieros parents opened the busi-
ness in another location and moved to its
present location 13 years later. She grew up
working in the store accumulating the
knowledge and experience that she can
now pass along to her customers. While
fashions have changed during that time,
her aim is still the sameto offer the best
in fabrics and sewing essentials, along with
fine customer service.
They have a wide variety of bridal,
dress, quilting, and upholstery fabrics and
foams, and can also research and special
order items. In addition to a scissors-sharp-
ening service, they also offer classes in
sewing, crocheting, and fabric painting. As
Mainiero and her staff sew and quilt, they
can give expert advice that only comes
from hands-on experience.
If your sewing machine needs repairing,
or if you need a new one, Factory Outlet
Sewing Center, at 608 E. Landis Avenue
can fill your needs. For almost 40 years,
owner Stephen Shelton has been selling
and servicing sewing machinespreviously
at two other locations, before moving to the
current location in 1978.
In addition to sewing machines, he also
sells and services vacuum cleaners, offers
scissors and knife sharpening and does
clock repairs. Offering a full line of sewing
supplies, except for fabrics, he also stocks
bags and belts for vacuum cleaners.
Whatever the product, Shelton insists on
stocking high-quality top-of-the-line mer-
chandise and he backs it with repairs done
on the premises. He notes that if you want
the same sewing machine that Martha
Stewart uses, he stocks it.
So, make downtown Vineland your des-
tination to always be dressed in style.
***
I amproud to say that the mural on the
eastern wall at 616 E. Landis Ave. is com-
pleted. As I write this, the scaffolding is still
up but, by the time you read this, it should
be gone and a dedication ceremony, sched-
uled for December 21, will have taken place.
Though I will have more to say about it
later, I want to thank Appel FarmArts &
Music Center which, with their grant from
PNCArts Alive, partnered with us in this
venture. I want to also thank muralist Cesar
Viveros Herrera; Vineland Construction
Company for donating space for us to use for
our community painting days; the Landis
Theater Performing Arts Center for donat-
ing the use of the theater for the community
meetings during the murals planning stages;
Chris Miles for letting us use the side of his
building for the mural (and for repairing it
prior to the murals installation); Russell
Swanson for the use of the roof of his build-
ing for the scaffolding to mount the mural;
and those of you who came out for the com-
munity meetings and painting days to con-
tribute your input and talent to this great
beautification project that reflects the agri-
cultural heritage of Vineland.
The next step is for an informational
kiosk about the mural to be erected across
the street, in front of Landis MarketPlace.
***
During these last days of the holiday
shopping season, make downtown
Vineland your destination for buying that
special gift, as well as for fun all year round.
Save money on gasoline, avoid the long
lines at the malls and shopping centers, and
also enjoy plenty of entertainment that we
have right in town.
From all of us at Main Street Vineland,
we extend to you our most sincere holiday
wishes. I
For more information on Main Street
Vineland, visit 603 E. Landis Ave., call 794-
8653, visit www.mainstreetvineland.org, or
check them out on Facebook.
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things create a lot of vulnerability for
seniors, who arent accustomed to the
technological world of today.
According to Walding, in the last year
there have been numerous cases of fraud
that have been reported by customers of
Newfield National Bank. Among them, a
customer who sent a check for special
eyeglasses overseas, never receiving them,
and shortly thereafter having the bank
receive requests to wire money from his
account; a customer contacted by some-
one claiming to be from the Social
Security Administration, requesting bank
account information to make a change to
her direct deposit; and a customer receiv-
ing a phone call asking for bank account
information shortly after clicking on an ad
claiming she was a Publishers Clearing
House million-dollar winner.
All of these scams share a similar
theme: They all began with steps taken by
an elderly customer on the internet.
It seems avoiding the internet altogeth-
er would be the only way to ensure you
dont succumb to a similar scam. However,
in todays technologically savvy world,
where so much interactionwhether it be
business-related or a social connection
occurs digitally, it is almost a necessity to
be connected to the Web in some form.
More and more companies are cutting out
the paper aspect of their business alto-
gether, in favor of the digital world.
Avoiding the internet entirely is an impos-
sibility for most people.
So what can you do to protect yourself?
Any time somebody contacts you out
of the blue, and asks you for your banking
information, that should be a red flag,
said Walding. Pick up a phone and call
the place. Dont just go by the person call-
ing or e-mailing. Call the company and
ask them to confirm the request. Make
sure its legitimate. Doing your own
research to protect yourself isnt some-
thing thats frowned upon. If you make
the phone call to the company, then you
can be sure of who youre dealing with, and
dont have to be leery of the individual on
the other end.
Other steps you can take to protect
yourself include:
1) Eliminate some of the places that have
your personal information (former
employers or schools, credit card com-
panies, finance companies, or even for-
mer business associates). If some entity
has your information and doesnt need
it, request that it is deleted from the
database.
2) Secure your computer with anti-virus
and anti-spyware software, and use
strong passwords, containing upper-
case and lowercase letters, numbers,
and symbols.
3) Be your own private eye by incorporat-
ing private-detective-type tools to
monitor the signs of someone trying to
access your information (ID theft mon-
itoring companies and credit report
monitoring companies).
4) Always be up-to-date with your bank
account information. Balance your
checkbook weekly, and monitor the his-
tory closely. If you see something suspi-
cious, contact the bank immediately.
All of these steps will help you in
ensuring that your information is protect-
ed. But even when people do all of this to
protect themselves, Walding suggests
there is still one thing people need to do
to not become victimized.
We all need to learn a new word: No.
No, I dont want it. No, I will not give you
that. No, I dont care what you want to give
me for free. We need to give out as little
information about ourselves as necessary.
The internet is a great tool, which
opens up a plethora of possibilities for
people, but it can be dangerous. Know
who youre dealing with, and remember, if
something seems too good to be true, it
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
HAPPENINGS
Massage Therapist Information
Session. Luciano Conference Center,
Sherman Ave. and College Dr., Vineland.
5:30-7 p.m. Cumberland County Colleges
next Certified Massage Therapist module
begins January 17. Another info session
will take place on Wednesday, Januray 11.
Call CCCs office of Professional and
Community Education at 856-691-8600
ext. 345 for more details about the pro-
gram and to register for an information
session.
Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser. 2299 N.
Second St., Millville. D'Ippolito
Elementary School safety patrols need
your support. Details at 794-6934 ext.
3037.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
Shabbat Chanukah Sit-Down Lunch.
Beth Israel Congregation, 1015 E. Park
Ave., Vineland. Following the Shabbat
services which begin at 9 a.m. The
Jewish Scene on Campus will be the
topic of the Shabbat Chanukah services
program. The speaker will be Rebecca
Redel, a senior at the University of
Maryland. The services will be led by
Rabbi Alfredo S. Winter, spiritual leader
of Beth Israel Congregation. The lunch
costs $12 per person and reservations
must be made to the synagogue office
ASAP. For more information, call the
Beth Israel Congregation office at 856-
691-0852.
Christmas Eve Service. Cumberland
County Community Church, 1800 E.
Broad St., Millville. 6 p.m. Newly formed
choir will sing traditional favorites as well
as some new contemporary songs of
Christmas. Come and celebrate the rea-
son for the season, the birth of Jesus!
For more information contact the Church
at 856-327-2222. (This special Saturday
worship service will take the place of the
regular Sunday worship time this week.
Returning to regular Sunday schedule
the following weekend at 9 and 10:45 a.m.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27
American Red Cross Blood Drive.
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Anthony,
310 W. Wheat Rd., Vineland. 28 p.m. For
information and to set up an appoint-
ment to donate blood, call Stephanie
Ballassi at 856-453-7069.
Vineland Book Club Meeting. Vineland
Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland. 2 p.m. The international best-
seller, Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg
Larsson will be discussed. 794-4244 ext.
4243.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
Three Kings Day. Vineland City Hall, 640
E. Wood St., 2nd Floor (Council Lobby),
Vineland. 11 a.m3 p.m. El Festival
Puertorriqueo de NJ, Inc. celebrates. Gifts
for children 12 years old and younger.
Sponsored by Cumberland County Cultural
and Heritage Commission. For Information:
Felicita Negron at 696-1147; Leonides
Negron at 842-7943.
JANUARY 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
Patcong Valley Model Railroad Club
27th Annual Open House. Route 40
and Fir Ave, Richland. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. No
Admission Charge. Door prize daily for
kids and grand prize drawing on the last
day. Come see highly detailed HO Scale
models of many different trains, operated
on a large realistic model railroad through
beautiful scale scenery of Western PA and
Eastern NY State. This is a coal country
bridge route. Six to eight trains operated
at a time using DCC technology with
sound. www.patcongvalley.com.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
All You Can Eat Breakfast. Vineland
Fire Dept., Panther Rd. and Genoa Ave.,
Vineland. 7 a.m.12 p.m. Support Fire
Dept. Co. #5. $7 adults, $4 kids under 10.
Takeout available. 466-0861, kids tickets
available only at the door.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11
Free Patient Education Seminar.
Lecture Hall at CDI, 1550 E. Chestnut Ave.,
Vineland. 5:156:15 p.m. The topic is
Cervical Cancer. Free, space is limited.
Members of the CDI medical staff will be
on hand to answer questions following the
presentation. Light refreshments will be
served. RSVP at 794-1700 or www.center-
fordiagnosticimaging.com.
HANNUKAH
CELEBRATIONS
Holiday season is upon us, and for
Jews around the globe this is a
time to gather with family and
friends in festive celebration of
Hannukah. Although Hannukah has
been observed for more than two
millennia, it is not a biblical holi-
day, and historically is not
Judaisms most important celebra-
tion. Nevertheless, Hanukkah has
taken on more meaning in the mod-
ern era and can serve as a symbol-
ic reminder of our values.
Hanukkah commemorates the war
in the year 166 B.C.E. between the
Jewish nation and the Greek Empire
that Israel was a part of. At the time
the Hellenistic and Jewish cultures
were in serious competition. The
Greeks were polytheistic and their
ideals on physical beauty were
viewed as superficial in Jewish socie-
ty. In contrast the Jews were
monotheists and a nation known for
theological, judicial, and ethical
accomplishments. The Jewish nation
fought a war against the Greeks to
retain their unique religion and not
assimilate into Hellenistic culture
and beliefs.
The candles we light on Hannukah
commemorate the successful cam-
paign of the Jewish army against the
Greek Empire and the rededication of
the Temple in Jerusalem. In the book
of the Maccabees it is written that
when the temple was rededicated
there was only enough oil to keep
the holy lamp lit for one day, but
miraculously the flame lasted eight
days, which was enough time to
make more oil. The symbol of this
rededication was the lighting of the
oil lamp, the menorah, with pure oil
[which is why traditional Hannukah
foods are cooked in oil]. This act, the
bringing of light into the darkness,
symbolizes the true Jewish take on
Hanukkah. Hanukkah is about bring-
ing light into the world, about bring-
ing the light of spirituality, love, g-d,
or happiness into our homes.
Hanukkah is indeed a celebration
of triumph of light over dark, poly-
theism and monotheism, the physical
and the spiritual, the outside culture
against the small Jewish nation try-
ing to withstand assimilation and dis-
appearance. The lessons and sym-
bols of Hannukah are timeless and
indeed quite relevant in todays mod-
ern world.
In our local community we will
indeed be celebrating! The festivities
began at Wheaton Village on Sunday,
December 18, for a pre-Hannukah
celebration. Our annual Community
Hannukah Festival was held on
Tuesday, December 20 at Beth Israel
Congregation in Vineland where we
had delicious food [prepared by Beth
Israel Sisterhood], traditional Israeli
games and music and community
menorah lighting. On Wednesday,
December 21 we are holding a
Hannukah luncheon at Beth Israel at
1 p.m. and we are holding a commu-
nity Hannukah dinner on Friday,
December 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Sons of
Jacob in Vineland. Our last
Hannukah event will be on December
27 at 5:30 p.m. at Alliance Chapel in
Alliance, NJ. Also, be sure to check
with our local Synagogues, Beth
Israel, Temple Beth Hillel-Beth
Abraham, Sons of Jacob and Temple
Bnai Tikvah-Beth Israel for other
wonderful activities.
For information about any of these
events, call the Jewish Federation at
856-696-4445.
Steven Schimmel, Executive Director,
Jewish Federation of Cumberland,
Gloucester & Salem Counties
Meischke Christmas
Wonderland of Lights
The late Stanley Chick Meischke
hosted the display at his residence
in Delmont for 40 years attracting
tens of thousands of families each
holiday season. Now, NJMP has
partnered with the Meischke family
to keep the tradition going in
Chicks name.
NJMP hosts the display at the F1
New Jersey Karting complex inside
Lightning Raceway, creating a quar-
ter-mile walk-through display on the
track and in the kart shop. Santa
Claus will be available to hear wish
lists and pose for photos each night.
The Wonderland of Lights is open
ThursdaySunday from 610 p.m.
weekly through December 30.
Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for
children 12 and under, and under 3
is free. A percentage of proceeds
will benefit Make-A-Wish
Foundation
of New Jersey, continu-

ing an annual tradition started by
the Meischkes. Tickets can be pur-
chased at the Gate A entrance to
NJMP on the day of each display.
Parking is free. Concessions will be
available for sale.
Special activities may include
additional fees. For more informa-
tion about the display and addition-
al activities, visit www.NJMP.com or
call (856) 327-7202. To view display
and fan photos, find New Jersey
Motorsports Park on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/newjerseymotor-
sportspark.
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beauty supplies. I hope this is your best
Christmas yet. One day, I wish I could be
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Love, Rabiba
Dear Santa,
I have been a very good
girl this year. If you could,
please bring me a keyboard
piano and a rock star outfit.
Thank you Santa, I love you!
Love,
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Dear Santa,
How are you? Am I on the naughty
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want: A jewler and a cooking set. I
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Are you going to bring me some
presents? I cant wait to see you!
XOXOXOXO
From, Omay
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with high-fired stoneware on the pot-
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WheatonArts General Store.
The teal flower bowl is of hand-
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Santas
Mailbag
Dear Santa,
This is DJ and Im 9. And for
Christmas Id like a boardgame or a game
for my Xbox 360 or PlayStation 2. Can I
ask for my little brothers, too? My broth-
er Jon can write to you himself. Hes 9
too. Chris is 3. Can he have anything
Curious George? Ron is a new baby. He
was born in October. Something nice for
him too, please. But Santa, if you can, my
mom really wants a job. I asked God, but I
thought Id ask you, too. Im the biggest
brother and I have to look out for them.
Oh, I almost forgot. Heres a picture of me
and one of my brothers and me.
Thank You Santa,
DeAndre (DJ)
Dear Santa,
Its me Jonathan and Im in the 4th
grade already. For Christmas I really, real-
ly, really want an Xbox Kinect system and
Just Dance 3. Me and my twin saw it in
the store, but Mom says that its too much
money and to ask you for it. So can I have
a game for my Xbox 360 or Playstation 2?
I would like to get something for her but
she said dont worry about her, shell be
ok. Can you get my brother, Christian, a
Magic School Bus DVD? For my baby
brother, Ron, something that lights up and
makes noise? Thank you so much, Santa. I
cant wait for Christmas and heres my
picture.
From,
Jonathan (wearing the orange shirt)
Dear Santa,
I would like anything youd give me. I
just want Monster high Dolls for
Christmas. Their names are Frankie
Stein, Clawed Wolf, Clawdeen Wolf, and
Draculaura. Santa, how do you deliver
all those presents in one night? I hope
you like your cookies and milk. One
more thing, we have chocolate cookies.
Sincerely, Josephina (in the
snowflake shirt)
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? For Christmas,
I would like a Justin Bieber Doll, an
American Girl Doll, and a Justin
Bieber pillow. I will be happy with
what you bring me!
Sincerely, Gina
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Dear Santa,
My mom helped me write this letter.
My name is Christian. For Christmas, Id
like a Christmas Buddy and Super Spy,
please (Buddy is from Dinosaur Train and
Super Spy is from Backyardigans). Im
excited Santas coming. Id also like
Christmas toys and a movie. Heres me.
Bye Santa!
From,
Christian
Dear Santa,
Christmas is coming, and I cannot wait. I
have been a real good little girl. I help my
MomMom cook, bake and clean up my toys. I
would like a new baby doll, Buzz Lightyear
stuff and other toys to play with on
Christmas. I wore my Harley Davidson shirt
in my picture for my Poppy Andy because I
like to sit on his motorcycle and pretend that
I am riding to the beach. I love my Daddy, my
Mommy, my MomMom, my Poppies, my
Grammies and all my family. I wish everyone
a very Merry Christmas. Milk and cookies
will be waiting for you, Santa and carrots for
all the reindeer, too.
Love,
Payton Taylor DeVecchis
Dear Santa,
Can I have an ultimate wishing watch?
If your elves cant make it, that will be ok.
Can you just give me it after Christmas
Eve? Do you need decorations to get pres-
ents? Just write an answer on a paper in
my present.
Your believer,
Mohammad Qumail Moosvi
P.S. Merry Christmas and Ho Ho Ho to you!
Dear Santa,
How are you? I am good. Am I on the
naughty list or the good list? I want a toy
castle please. You are the best! So, by the
way, are you in the North Pole? I love you.
You are the best,
DyNoor
Dear Santa,
My name is Yahira Cuevas. Im
eight years old. This year, Im being
good with my parents and my
teacher. I was picked for the stu-
dent of the month. I got an excel-
lent report card. I would like to
have a present. I want the Nintendo
3DS. My baby, Eragon, wants a
Nintendo DSI. How is Rudolph? Is
he still small? Mrs. Clauss cookies
are yummy. Did she make ginger
girls and boys. Im in second grade.
My teachers name is Mrs. Paladino.
Love,
Yahira Cuevas (not pictured)
More Santa letters on pages 21 and 30
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Cranalicious recipes, which are
perfect to make for family and friends
this time of year. And on a personal note, I
wish you a Christmas filled with cherished
memories, love, peace, joy, blessings and hap-
piness!
Christmas Morning Cranberry
Muffins
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup raw sugar
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 tbs. non-aluminum baking powder
3/4 cup rice or almond milk
1/3 cup safflower or sunflower oil
1 large egg
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl, stir
together flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
In a separate bowl mix together milk, oil, egg,
and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to
the dry ingredients all at once, stir just until
combined. Stir in the cranberries. Fill greased
or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full
with batter. Sprinkle a little additional sugar
on the top of each muffin, if desired. Bake for
20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into
the center of the muffin comes out clean.
Makes 1 dozen muffins.
Cranberry & Pistachio Chocolate
Bark
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup pistachios
2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate
chips
In a small bowl, toss the cranberries and
pistachios together, set aside. Melt the choco-
late, and spread into an rectangle on a parch-
ment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the
cranberries and pistachios on top of the
chocolate, pressing them in gently. Allow the
candy to cool until hardened, then break it
into chunks and store in airtight containers.
As always, Bon Appetit! I
Lisa Ann is author of Seasoned With Love,
Treasured Recipes and Lisa Anns Seasoned
With Love II. Send recipes for publication to
lapd1991@aol.com or The Grapevine, 907 N.
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Red Berries
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Diary of a Food Columnist
R
epeat after me: this is not an
obligatory New Years column.
Instead consider it a reflection
on life, food and the delicate
balance between.
In April of 2007, I tipped the scales at
just over 200 pounds with approximately
15 percent body fat.
Both quite good numbers for a large
male of the human species, mid-40s.
I knew these figures intimately, as my
trainer utilizes, among her array of
exquisite devices of torture that would
impress even the leaders of the Spanish
Inquisition, a magical scale.
This amazing and unique device pro-
vides not just weight, but body fat com-
position, standing metabolic rate (the
calories one can consume daily without
exercise) lean muscle mass and percent-
age of body water measurements.
Despite her efforts and admonitions,
three and half years later, I managed to
swell my waistline significantly.
The particulars dont really matter.
The results do.
Largely due to my bulging girth, I
required laparoscopic hernia surgery a
day prior to Thanksgiving.
And while less invasivealong with
faster recoverythan traditional cutting,
my surgeons description as no less
painful proved resoundingly accurate.
Borrowing a theme from a favorite
Talking Heads song, Once in a Lifetime:
Well, how did I get here?
Begin with one simple, undeniable
fact.
There are two very different kinds of
overweight people.
Some, cursed by heredity, are simply
born with that tendency.
Others, through willful, atavistic
behavior patterns, become so.
These are much sadder cases, as deep
within there is invariably a thin person
screaming to get out.
I very much fit into the latter category.
Though both my parents struggled
with lifelong weight issues, I never had
any such problems.
In fact, well through my 40s, I was a
veritable food consumption phenom.
I ate what I wanted, when, or more
accurately, whenever I wanted.
In consecutive summers, I grew Thai
and then habanero chiles, using them in
everything from stews, sauces and salads
to desserts.
Which is not to suggest that these little
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your health, as quite the opposite is true.
After some self evalutation, its time to fess up and make some
adjustments in the diet, says our food writer.
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the Franklin Mills Mall eatery they
had been running for 10 years. Ready
to take a step back, the two of them,
along with their three children, went on
a two-month excursion through Italy.
While there, they frequented the many
street cafs, and became enamored with
the atmosphere the local restaurateurs
created for their customers.
We decided we needed a break and
were going to take the whole family to
Italy for the first time, said Chiara.
While there, we fell in lovewith their
ways of interacting within the restau-
rant, their cooking, the atmosphere,
all of it. And that trip became an
inspiration for us.
What it inspired in the married
coupletogether now for over three
decadeswas the desire to open a
restaurant that recreated the warmth
and friendliness they felt each and
every time they set foot in a caf or
eatery during their trip in Italy; a family-
oriented place that felt like home
from the moment patrons set foot
inside, and replicated the experience of
dining at an outdoor caf in a number
of Italian cities.
In 2001, Martinos Trattoria and
Pizzeria was opened under that guise.
Inside, the walls are adorned with
life-sized canvas paintings, each of
them created specifically for the
restaurant and based on photographs
the couple had taken while they were
in Italy. Numerous tables are topped
with an umbrella, which shades the
customer from the pastel blue paint
that decorates the ceiling, creating a
sky reminiscent of a clear day in
southern Italy. In the center of the
main dining area, there stands a stone,
multi-tiered replica fountain, which ties
the entire room together and solidifies
the authentic sense of the homeland.
Martinos Trattoria and Pizzeria
A trip to Italyand regular trips backserve as inspira-
tion for the family-owned and operated restaurant.
Restaurant Profile
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hen we were kids, Mom and
Dad always took us to the best
restaurants around. Zaberer's,
Knife and Fork, White Sparrow, Centerton
Inn, Seaview Marriott, Smithville Inn
just to name a few. Linda and I learned at
an early age how to peel our own shrimp
cocktail at Centerton Golf Club and how
to properly dissect a lobster at a trendy
NYC restaurant, and we even knew to eat
the tomalley. We were truly gourmands.
My favorite part of any meal, though, is
the appetizers. I just love to munch away
on a variety of treats with an ice-cold
glass of white wine. I always look forward
to Christmas, especially if I get invited to
my best friend Joyces. At her house, appe-
tizers rule! There is always shrimp cock-
tail, a great cheese-ball, her famous hot
crab dip, stuffed mushrooms, zucchini
bites, her husband Johns hot peppers, a
variety of cheeses, and always something
neall just fabulous.
Recently, I started going to Haars
Health Food Store on Delsea Drive to get
lunch and wow! Not only are the sand-
wiches incredible, but the selection of
imported gourmet food is spectacular.
Caviar, German specialty items, Belgian
chocolates, Danish cookiesyou could
spend hours in there just looking around
at all of the stuff. So many goodies for the
holidays, too. This month my recipe is for
a great little appetizer, easily made with
readily available ingredients, great for that
holiday party. Serve with your favorite
cocktail and enjoy!
Cheddar Cheese Shortbread
Oven to 350 degrees
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
Pinch of cayenne pepper
4 ounces of grated sharp white cheddar
( You can use any hard cheese on hand, I
used Gouda last time I made these.)
1 stick of cold unsalted butter
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup crushed walnuts
Use a food processor for easy mixing.
Whip flour, butter, cayenne, and cheese
until small crumbs form, then add egg
yolk. If necessary, scrape down sides of
mixer and just mix until a ball forms
around blade. Form dough into a 2-inch
wide log, roll in the walnuts, wrap in plas-
tic wrap and refrigerate until cold. Slice
log into rounds and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Let cool completely before serving. I
Jean Hecker is a full-time travel agent at
Magic Carpet Travels and a part-time foodie.
She has a BA in Home Economics Education
from Rowan University and enjoys exploring
all facets of the food and restaurant industry.
Appetizers
Rule
With holiday parties in full force, heres an appetizer to
please even the Grinch.
I But it is more than just genuine
atmosphere that has allowed the
Martinos to flourish in Vineland for 10
years. If the food didnt match the
authenticity of the amenities, the
restaurant would be a hollow shell of a
true Italian dining experience. That is
why they strive for excellence in both
the pizza they serve, as well as the
finer cuisine they offer.
We go back to Italy every couple of
years, said Frank, and when we come
back, we bring a couple recipes with
us. We offer weekly specials that are
based on those recipes. And for the
pizza, we offer the only wood-burning
brick oven in the area.
In spite of their efforts to present
foods of only the finest quality, the
Martinos also make an effort to keep
their products moderately priced. They
dont promise to be the cheapest
restaurant around, but they guarantee
diners will get the best quality for their
dollar.
Excellence in both the food they
serve and the atmosphere they create
has been a good recipe for the couple.
But they attribute their success over
the last decade to something else.
Were always here, said Frank. If
were not here, my two boys and my
daughter [all in their 20s] are here. At
one point or another, there is always a
family member here. And my employ-
ees have been here since day one, too.
Its important to me to keep the same
staff to guarantee continuity. Call it our
secret.
And of course, adds Chiara, we
wouldnt have been able to stay open
this long without our loyal customers.
Those people who have stuck with us,
and helped spread the word, have
made all of this possible. I
Martinos Trattoria and Pizzeria,
2614 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland,
856-692-4448
Food for Thought { BY JEAN HECKER }
Dear Santa,
My name is Raymond and I live in
Vineland with my Mommy, Daddy, and my
new little brother Andrew. Ive been good
all year long, so my wish is for you to
bring my family some extra special gifts
this yearthey really deserve it! My
Daddy loves anything baseball and foot-
ball, Mommy loves candles, and Andrew
loves Sesame Street.
Thanks and Love,
Raymond Palmieri III
P.S. Im going to leave the cookies on the
fireplace.
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Dear Santa,
Hi, my sister & I have been pretty good
this year & hope you are doing well. I
would really like The Wii Skylander game
and my sister would love a new baby doll,
please. We will be sure to leave out milk &
cookies for you on Christmas Eve.
Love,
Tyler (6) & Gracie (1)
Dear Santa,
This year, for Christmas, I
want a phone, a babydoll, a
doggy, a bracelet, a necklace, a
Barbie, a jacket, a clock, Uggs,
puzzles, a rabbit, Legos, and
farmanimals.
From, Melissa Levenknight
(not pictured)
P.S. I was good all year!
Dear Santa,
This year, for Christmas, I want a
snow globe, Uggs, puzzles, stickers, a
phone, Legos, Brats, farm animals, col-
oring books, a camera, colored pencils,
a stuffed animal tiger, markers,
Barbies, a toy cat, a toy dog, toy bugs,
and shapes.
From, Emily Levenknight
(not pictured)
P.S. Ive been good all year!
Dear Santa,
All I want for Christmas this
year is clothes, shoes, board
games, markers or color uten-
sils, socks, an iTunes card, Uggs,
coloring books, a jacket, posters,
jewelry, a belt, a purple or blue
string bag, a cotton candy
maker, PJs, candy, fake ATM,
Sims games for the computer,
puzzles, Diary of a Wimpy Kid
series (books), Twilight series
(books),and a Nintendo DS.
Sincerely, Shannon
Levenknight (not pictured)
P.S. Ive been good all year!
Santas
Mailbag
But it does demonstrate a certain
remarkable ability I possessed to process
even the most explosive foodstuffs.
Coupled with opportunities Ive had
to eat as well as anyone on the planet in
the last three or so years, that balance of
power has now fully shifted.
While I certainly dont expect your
sympathy, I can say that when dining out
professionallyregularly on someone
elses dimeits difficult to turn down
great, free food.
Like the 11-course repast we were
regaled by at Michael Shulsons splendid
Asian emporium Izakaya in The Borgata
a few months past.
Or a massive Mexican feast at
Harrahs Dos Caminos, where at one
point the table literally disappeared like
an eclipsed moon beneath a shadow
mountain of fine victuals.
I became the living embodiment of a
1999 episode of The Simpsons Guess
Whos Coming to Criticize Dinner,
wherein Homer becomes a food writer,
delightfully gorging himself on all that
Springfield has to offer.
He even sings, to the tune of I Feel
Pretty from West Side Story:
I like pizza, I like bagels
I like hot dogs with mustard and beer
Ill eat eggplant
I could even eat a baby deer
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
Whos that baby deer on the lawn
there.
And while I do enjoy venison with
notable gusto, you may rest assured that
the fawns of southern New Jersey have
nothing to fear from yours truly.
What I do expect as the unintended
consequence of this ordeal is a new, dif-
ferent appreciation for food.
Where once I was only contented fill-
ing myself via mass quantities, I now
prefer a few, really great bites.
Constructive self denial and not eating
to satiety have become my new mantras.
You know what? Its really not so
awful, after all.
When you eat smalleractually, normal
portions, you learn to savor.
Every nuance is heightened, distin-
guishable.
The details of a chef s real genius,
plate composition and ingredient selec-
tion, becomes more apparent.
So, dear reader, as we approach the
dawn of 2012, I leave you with this final
thought: Eat as if your life depends upon
it, because it does.
Its time to stop now; this is starting
to sound too much like a New Years
column. I
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