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he pulls on the baseball uni-
form and takes the field. She
catches screaming line drives
and tricky ground balls. She
hears the roar of the crowd. She even
has her own baseball trading card.
She’s Kristina Brenner, 24, of
Vineland and she’s in her second year as
a ballgirl for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Ballgirls are stationed near the
DiTomo Memorial Unveiled
stands down the left and right field foul Anthony J. DiTomo, a renowned athlete, coach and athletic
lines. They grab foul balls before they director at Vineland High School, was memorialized with an
can carom back onto the field and delay unveiling of a bronze plaque recently before an appreciative
the game. They also make personal audience of family, friends and a respectful group of VHS
appearances and play charity softball musicians, vocalists and athletes. The memorial, located near
games throughout the region. It’s a lot the baseball field at the VHS athletic complex that bears his
harder than it looks and takes a blend name, represents the completion of a project that began after
Ballgirl Kristina Brenner enjoys interacting with the crowd. of athleticism, sports knowledge, and DiTomo's death in 2001. He retired in 1989 after a career that
Here, she hands her trading card to Phillies fans. Submitted photos. personality. spanned four decades.
“When you’re on the field, you have "He may not be here today, but he lives in the memories we
have of him as a great athlete, educator and athletic director,"
to have your A-game,” Brenner said
said John A. Casadia Jr., a key member of the group that moved
recently. “You have to really pay atten-
the project from concept to reality in a few short months.
tion; they hit some really hard ones
Casadia said the idea of honoring Mr. DiTomo with a
down the line.” memorial was first discussed not long after Mr. DiTomo's death
Brenner, who also volunteers as a
Residential Customer coach for the Vineland High School soft-
by Charles "Chalky" Ottinger, then VHS principal, and former
athletic director himself, and Allan Bernardini, then a board of
Local ball team, was hired from a crowded, tal-
ented field of candidates—perhaps more
education member.
Dr. Thomas McCann, VHS principal, said it was a "core"
ECRWSS than 1,000. After submitting a video of group that stimulated new interest in the project, including
her talents plus a resume and personal Casadia; Dane Barse, chairperson of the Vineland High School
statement, she was one of only 100 Historical Committee; Bernardini; and Don Robbins, current
picked for a tryout. VHS athletic director. McCann said Casadia was "committed,
In the tryout, she had to field ground Continued on page 11
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1 Love That Diamond
Cumberland County Has a Hurricane Season Phillies ballgirl Kristina Brenner
lives and works in Vineland.
“Seat at the Table” at White About to Begin MICKEY BRANDT
House Forum A hurricane begins as a tropical depres-
Three weeks after participating in a White sion (a low pressure center). The system may 1 DiTomo Memorial
House meeting for county officials with the then develop into a tropical storm, and when Unveiled
President, Vice-President and a number of winds exceed 74 miles per hour, a hurricane.
key cabinet members, Cumberland County Six Atlantic Hurricanes can generally 3,4,6 Faces in the News
Freeholder Louis N. Magazzu served as a occur each year, during its season, which
runs from June 1st through November 30th. 8 In Our Schools
panelist Thursday afternoon in a follow-up
national conference call. As a hurricane approaches, skies will gradu-
ally darken and wind speeds will increase.
9 A Pre-Presidential Visit
The call, which involved county leaders Woodrow Wilson visited Vineland
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Intergovernmental Affairs Office to open up The Vineland Office of Emergency
4 - 8 PM
PM $5 CCOVER
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dialogue with leaders of county governments. 10 Crossword
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16 You’re Invited
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• Fill your car’s gas tank and place car in back to the Avenue.
an area where it will not be damaged. GARY HOLLOWAY
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566) 69 977--7172 special needs. Special Needs Forms should be 17-19 HOME AND GARDEN
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This service is also available by dialing 211. 20 DINING: Best Barbeque
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ready.nj.gov.
• Develop an emergency supply checklist. 21 Recipe Corner
Grilling recipes. LISA DINUNZIO
Sample preparation and supply lists are avail-
SABIG
voices of county officials are heard by senior any home preparations you should take MARIE HALPIN-GALLO Advertising Executive
policymakers in the White House and across before leaving your home. TRACY BUSCHAM Graphic Designer
the federal government. • Make provisions for your pets. Only RYAN DINGER Editorial/Sales Assistant
At the May 3rd meeting, President Obama service animals will be allowed into shelters.
spoke of the importance of county govern- OEM officials will inform you of temporary The Grapevine
ment and highlighted his commitment to animal housing when available. 3638 E. Landis Ave. Vineland, NJ 08361
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I Faces in the News
Salem County Welcomes Nancy C.
Gerrity as New Public Health Officer
Freeholder Director Lee R. Ware and Freeholder Dale
A. Cross, chair of the Public Health Committee,
announced that Nancy C. Gerrity has been hired as
Salem County’s Public Health Officer. Gerrity
replaces Herbert Roeschke, who retired in 2010.
“In the interim, Virginia Preesada from Gloucester
County filled the position so there was no disruption
of services,” said Director Ware. “She did a great job
and we appreciate her helping us out during the
search and time of transition. We are excited about
this new chapter for our Health Department.”
Gerrity previously served as the Public Health
Nursing Director of the Camden County Health Department. There she was
responsible for overseeing public health nursing programs, which included spe-
cialty clinics, special child health services, adult health services, and the non-pub-
lic school health program. Gerrity also has extensive experience in emergency
preparedness for bioterrorism and other public health threats and emergencies.
“Ms. Gerrity is a highly qualified individual with a Master of Science degree in
nursing from the University of Pennsylvania,” said Freeholder Cross. “The Public
Health Officer is a very important position for the people of Salem County and
her experience will be a tremendous asset in helping to ensure the health and
safety of our residents.”
The duties of the Salem County Public Health Officer include communicable
disease prevention and control, sanitation measures and inspections, child health
and immunizations, and inspection of food and drug establishments.
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This year’s fundraiser will be a Red Sharon Parsons Bortle lost her life to
Carpet Gala held at the Centerton domestic violence a few years ago.
Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday to our beautiful daughter, Sheba Joy
Parra, who will celebrate her 17th birthday on June 2.
Your smile always brightens up our lives. You mean the
world to us. We are so proud of the young lady you’ve
become. Keep being the sweet person that you are. XOXO
Love,
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From left: Mayor Robert Romano, City Councilman Pete Coccaro, and Ace Hardware
Manager Tom Flebbe pose with one of the flags donated to Vineland by Flebbe.
Lady Crusaders
Win GCCAL
South Division
Championship
The Lady Crusaders
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& Electronics Recycling Day teacher in the high school and then decided that he
loved working with students at Delsea. He took the
required coursework for a special education teaching
certificate from Rowan University and taught special
Acceptable Items: Used Motor Acceptable Items: Computers, Monitors, education for five years. He then received a master’s
degree in educational leadership from Wilmington
Oil, Hydraulic Oil, VCRs, Keyboards, Servers, Terminals, Tele-
College in Delaware and became the high school’s vice
Transmission Fluid, phones, Laptop Computers, Televisions, principal in 1998. In that position, he was responsible
Kerosene, Diesel Printers, Stereos, Computer Wire, and for discipline and other student-related activities including designing the school’s
Fuel, and Heating Mouse Controllers. security and crisis drill plan. According to HS English teacher, Jessica Ippolito, “Paul
Oil. Please do not has been a highly-organized and efficient vice principal, so no doubt he will bring
Limited to Six Computer Units.
those same positive qualities to his new role as principal.”
mix with Gasoline or Originally, from Scranton, PA, Paul graduated from Villanova University in 1989
Chlorinated Solvents. and spent several seasons playing professional football in Green Bay, Minnesota and
Philadelphia before moving to New Jersey. His original job in New Jersey in sales
Also Acceptable are: Oil-Based Paints, was not his dream job and when he discovered the hidden treasure in students and
Paint Cleaners, Stains, Finishes, Batteries, staff at Delsea, he knew that he had found his calling.
Cleaning Compounds, Pesticides, Berardelli stated, “I’m fortunate to have worked for respected administrators,
Herbicides, Adhesives, Garden Chemicals, Mr. Borelli, Ms. Vanaman, Mr. Sottosanti and Mrs. Gravenor who have been great
role models and I’m looking forward to working with the phenomenal teaching staff.”
Corrosives, Poisons, Car Batteries, **TIRES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!**
Anti-Freeze, Propane Tanks, and More!
Limited to 150 lbs or 20 Gallons Maximum Per Trip. Delsea Girls Racing
to College
The Delsea Regional High School
Open girls’ track and field and cross
country teams will be well repre-
8: 00 AM to 2: 00 PM sented at a number of colleges in
Cumberland County the fall. Six members of these
Residents Only! teams have received either athlet-
ic or athletic/academic scholar-
ships competing in Division I,
Division II and Division III
Get rid of it all in one day! schools. Janiece Rose (shot put)
will be attending Ohio University, a Division I school; Felicia O’Donnell, cross
country and track and field, will be attending Rutgers University, also Division I;
Brianna Hunt, track and field and high jump, will be attending St. Joseph’s
University, another Division I school. Meanwhile, Brianna Crofton, track and field,
Saturday, June 4, 2011 will be at Georgian Court University, a Division II school, and Brenda Mendez and
Ashlee Hitchner will both be attending Rowan University, a Division III institution.
Cumberland County Administration Complex,
Route 49, Bridgeton From left: Janiece Rose, Felicia O’Donnell, Brianna Crofton, Ashlee Hitchner, Brenda
Mendez, and Brianna Hunt.
Varicose Veins?
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hortly after Vineland turned 50 in Baker for what the Evening Journal called
1911, the town was visited for sev-
eral days by New Jersey Governor
an “inviting” meal at one o’clock.
Following lunch, the residents of the
Monday, June 13th, 3-6pm
Woodrow Wilson just a mere two institution, many of them veterans of the 2950 College Drive, Suite 2B • Vineland, NJ 08360
years before he would become President Union Army during the Civil War, gathered
Wed., June 15th, 3-6pm Fri., June 17th, 3-6pm
of the United States. Wilson’s sojourn to in the audience room hoping the governor
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Vineland was part of a statewide inspec- would say a few words. In a moment that
tion of public institutions that included remains inexcusable to this day, Wilson
three facilities in the borough. But thanked the director for the invitation but
Wilson’s agenda was strictly business, a said he had nothing to say to the men. The
fact he made painfully clear during one of Evening Journal reported the next day that
his stops in town. the veterans were “terribly disappointed.”
On Wednesday, August 25, the Evening The remainder of Friday was filled with Specializing in spider and varicose vein treatment
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his entourage, which would include New Wilson was especially interested in the Voorhees • Sewell • Vineland • Swedesboro Alissa Brotman O’Neill, D.O., RPVI
Jersey philanthropist Caroline Alexander manual training work that was being con-
of Hoboken, were to be received by the ducted by the school.
head of the State Home for Women, Dr. The commencement exercise, which
Madeline Hallowell. Arrangements had marked the completion of a summer pro-
been made for Laila, an operetta that had gram in which teachers were trained in the
already been presented in Vineland, to
have a repeat performance on Thursday
education of mentally challenged individu-
als, was held Friday evening. Fifty-eight Focused on Radiology, Focused on You
evening for the benefit of Wilson. graduates from around the country and
While Alexander was detained, the Canada received their diplomas and said
Wilsons’ arrival was on schedule. The gov- their good-byes before returning home. Ass the rregion’s
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leading independent
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uncompromiised qualit y.
with the institution. That evening, nearly ceedings. Johnstone had attended the
2,000 people joined the governor for the luncheon at the Veterans Home earlier in From
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performance of Laila, staged on the lawn of the day, and was no doubt aware of how board-certified
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was with the facility that was hosting him reported the next day, the superintendent
and his family. After his opening speech, “smilingly told the audience that the gover-
Wilson settled into what was reported as nor would not consent to make an address, CDI Lecture Series:
June 8th - Breast Imaging – The role of mammography,
an enjoyable performance of the operetta. but he had no doubt he would say a word ultrasound, MRI, PET/CT in breast screening
On Friday, the governor spent the or two. Governor Wilson smiled and the July 13th - Ultrasound and MRIs in pelvic diseases
morning at the Women’s Home before his audience began to clap, and there was August 10th - Screening for stroke, vascular disease
and osteoporosis
visit to the Soldiers Home. The Veterans nothing for him to do but say something.”
September 14th - The role of MRI and CT Scans in
institution and grounds were specially Wilson’s remarks praised Vineland detecting liver diseases
decorated for the occasion with tents, whose characteristic spirit, he said, “was
cannons, flags and flowers. Wilson con- helpfulness to humanity.” He was gone the X Mostt insurances accepted the grapevine { 9 }
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HAPPENINGS
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
es, hearing aids, cell phones and ink car-
tridges also being collected. Proceeds will
benefit the charitable projects of the Club.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland SATURDAY, JUNE 4
& Salem Counties “Little Moments Church Tour and Vineland’s 150th
Session.” 1944 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. Anniversary Celebration. Holy Trinity
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Learn how mentoring Russian Orthodox Church, 2211 W. Landis
impacts the community and how to get Ave., Vineland. 1 - 4 p.m. The church
involved. Lunch, courtesy of Larry’s II would like to help Vineland and its resi-
Restaurant. RSVP to 692-0916. dents celebrate the town’s sesquicentenni-
al. Public is invited to tour the church with
THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Fr. Liubo Miloshevics. Learn about travel-
Scrabble Night. Vineland Public Library, ling to Russia, view the works of gifted
1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. Game artisans. Tours begin at 1, 2, and 3 p.m.
boards, dictionaries provided. 6 – 7:30 p.m.
794-4244 ext. 4243. Capri Swim Club Yard Sale. Juliana
Drive (between Main Rd. and Valley Ave.),
Cataract Coffee Talk. SurgiCenter of Vineland. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 696-8448.
Vineland, 251 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Free,
but limited space available. Register at 691- Block Party. Rock of Salvation, 513 E.
8188 ext. 272. Grape St., Vineland. 1 - 8 p.m.
Mayor's Youth Council Senior Citizen Spring Health Expo. Holly Berry Court,
Prom. North Italy Club, 414 Virano Ln., 1153 Holly Berry Lane, Millville. 10 a.m. – 1
p.m. CompleteCare and Millville Housing
͵Ͳ Vineland. 6 - 10 p.m. Tickets available at
Authority partner with SJH to offer this free
Mayor's Office.
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healthy refreshments, Health care informa-
&Z ÊÄÝç½ãã®ÊÄ Beef and Beer benefitting Susan G.
Komen for Breast Cancer 3 Day.
tion, drawings, prizes. Bring the kids!
Why Detox?
Jersey. Elmer Grange, 535 Daretown Rd.,
Visit the
The Flower Farm
Elmer (Pole Tavern). 7 p.m. John T. Tomicki JUNE 1 AND 3
(The League of American Families) and
Vineland Venom U-11 Boys Soccer
Salem County Sheriff Chuck Miller speak.
All are encouraged to attend. Doors open at Tryouts. Soccer Complex, Spring St. and
purities
Maple Ave., Vineland. 5:30 - 7 p.m. each
Reduce Im
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1000’S of Hanging Baskets Cleansing!
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
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Visit the Old Barn Gift Shop
for Wellness Professionals, will speak on
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any old clothes, linens, toys, shoes, bags,
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. Play Drug Free School Assembly programs.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Registration begins at 7 a.m. for either a 5K
Delaware Bay Day. Bayshore Discovery or 10K race. 305-7122. Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mon.-Sat. 10:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday
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that we finally get some good news”.
The South Jersey Transportation
U.S. Bankruptcy Court. This will mark the
end of a quick restructuring process,
whereby NJMP filed Ch. 11 bankruptcy on
March 7 with an agreement with its
County Receives Funds Organization is a federally funded agency secured lender, Merrill Lynch Mortgage
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to $7 million in reallocated funding for
paving projects in Cumberland County. Plan, along with NEI Motorsports, LLC
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(“NEI”), who will pay $2 million to fund
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transaction is determined to be the highest
scheduled for July 14 in Camden, NJ. At
these federal funds for much needed that time, NJMP’s Plan of Reorganization and best, NEI will be a majority owner of
paving projects throughout the county. It is (“Plan”) is expected to be confirmed by the NJMP upon bankruptcy emergence and
gratifying to me that in a time when we are Merrill Lynch will hold a minority interest,
along with its $20 million restructured
secured loan. NEI’s shareholders include
some of NJMP’s shareholders.
NEI’s and Merrill Lynch’s proposal is
subject to higher and better cash offers
with a minimum of $23 million. As such,
Brownstein Corporation, NJMP’s court-
approved Financial Advisor, will be sending
out solicitations via e-mail and mail to
determine whether there might be poten-
tially interested parties with better terms
than the “Stalking Horse bid” that NEI and
Merrill Lynch are offering. There are spe-
cific bidding procedures to which any
other potentially interested parties must
adhere, available from NJMP or
Brownstein Corporation.
The Plan will not affect the longstand-
ing and valuable relationships NJMP has
established with its members, patrons and
sponsors, nor will there be any material
changes in the company’s operations,
including its scheduled events, the Drivers
Club, Shade Tree Garages, Breighton Villas,
hospitality suites, sponsorships, or other
aspects of its operations.
NJMP is looking forward to successfully
completing its restructuring in the coming
weeks, and resuming its growth plans for
serving the east coast motorsports commu-
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Volume 24 | Number 6
JUNE 2011
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY’S BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS NEWSLETTER Serving Cumberland, Salem, Atlantic, Cape May and Gloucester Counties
T
he GVCC hosted an “Officials Round
Table” at Merighi’s Savoy Inn on
Wednesday, May 25, that was well
attended by approximately 30 members.
Officials participating in the event were:
—Mayor Robert Romano of Vineland
—Freeholder Director Bill Whelan
—Freeholder Sam Fiocchi
—Freeholder Jane Jannarone
David Kotok, co-founder and chief —Freeholder Carl Kirstein
investment officer of Cumberland —Freeholder Lou Magazzu
Advisors, at the most recent GVCC —Senator Jeff Van Drew
luncheon. Opening remarks were —Assemblyman Nelson Albano
given by Michael McNiven, senior —Assemblyman Matt Milam
vice president and portfolio manager, —Casey Oakes of U.S. Senator Lautenberg’s
pictured below.
office ABOVE: Justin Kenyon from
The GVCC was honored to have —Justin Kenyon, NJ Economic the NJ EDA and Freeholder
David R. Kotok of Cumberland Development Authority Business Lou Magazzu discuss issues
Advisors as guest speaker for the May Development Officer/South of concern to members of the
6 general membership luncheon, held Vineland Fire department.
at the Ramada of Vineland, Kotok LEFT: Assemblyman Nelson
Attendees remained seated while the offi-
gave an informative talk about "A Albano, Rick Pollock, Hugh
cials moved from table to table in a timed McCaffrey and Freeholder Carl
Global View of Where Markets are format. Questions were not prepared for
Going." Kotok co-founded Kirstein.
the officials in advance so all topics were BELOW LEFT: Freeholder
Cumberland Advisors in 1973 and has
open for discussion. Attendees brought up William Whelan, GVCC’s
been its Chief Investment Officer
concerns regarding county budget issues; Dawn Hunter, and Senator
since inception. He holds a B.S. in
consolidating services between Vineland, Jeff Van Drew.
Economics from The Wharton School
of the University of Pennsylvania, an Millville and Bridgeton; possible closing of BOTTOM LEFT: Freeholder
M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from the Vineland Developmental Center and Sam Fiocchi, Mayor Bob
the status of the Urban Enterprise Zone Romano, and Wayne Triantos.
The School of Arts and Sciences at the
University of Pennsylvania, and a program. Other hot topics were New BOTTOM CENTER:
Masters in Jersey’s current rank of 47th of the worst Assemblyman Matt Milam,
states to do business in, changes in health Freeholder Jane Jannarone,
Philosophy
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from the care law, and the impact of high gasoline
University of prices. It was a great opportunity for open BOTTOM RIGHT: Casey
Pennsylvania. Oakes represented Senator
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Lautenberg.
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would like to know about green energy and practices
your business or organization has engaged in that have
helped your company prosper. We would like to feature
your project in our newsletter to share with members.
This committee is focused on educating our mem-
bership on opportunities, issues and general
information regarding environmentally friendly
practices. Please e-mail us at
info@vinelandchamber.org, or call us at
856-691-7400, if you are interested in
participating in this Green Energy and
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The most recent Power Hour Meet & Greet was held at New Jersey Motorsports Park on the Year to be Honored at
Thursday, May 12. The next Power Hour Meet & Greet event is set for Tuesday, June 7, at
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The 22nd annual Cape May « TESTIMONIAL OF THE MONTH
Music Festival presents Bach's
Lunches featuring a mini con- “We’ve been a member for two years and
cert with members of the Bay- it’s been invaluable, especially the net-
Atlantic Symphony and a working. You develop personal and pro-
Chef's Choice Tea Luncheon at fessional relationships. I attend as many
the Carriage House Tearoom & functions as I can. Membership serves a
BEATON SERVICES
Cafe (1048 Washington St.).
variety of needs for our business. It is well
The Bay-Atlantic Symphony will
worth the dues.”
perform favorites from the clas-
—Cheryl Fox, Manager,
landscaping • irrigation • fencing
sical repertoire. Bach's
Lunches are offered the first Al & Sam’s Canoe and Kayak
three Wednesdays in June. Lawn Maintenance
Landscape Lighting
Tickets are $30 per person and
reservations can be made by
calling (609) 884-5404.
The Real Value of Belonging to GVCC Sprinkler Systems
The GVCC web site, www.vinelandchamber.org, lists dozens of member- Sod • Seeding • Pavers
to-member discounts. If you are interested in participating in this valuable Snow & Ice Management
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Deliveries
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FATHER’S DAY BARBECUE.
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Maximum discount $100.00
tinental breakfast. Deadline for regis-
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Opening Doors to Home Ownership The aisles have been packed with a The Landis Marketplace is having an
melting pot of the greater Cumberland official Grand Opening this weekend June
County area. In fact, customers are com- 2-4th. The event kicks off with a ribbon
ing in from Atlantic City, Ocean City, Cape cutting at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 2 outside
May, Delaware, Philadelphia and we even the doors on Landis Avenue. It is a very
had a woman make a special trip from special moment that pays tribute to the
northern New Jersey to see what the fuss countless hours and years spent by dozens
was all about. of people in our community that believed
While at the Market, many customers in creating a Market that could draw peo-
are checking out other stores on the ple back downtown. The vision is now a
Avenue. I have talked with several busi- reality! The ribbon cutting will be fol-
ness owners on Landis Avenue who said lowed by three days of live music, cooking
their customer traffic and sales have been demonstrations, tastings, giveaways and a
up since the Market opened. You can see whole lot of delicious food from our mer-
people strolling along Landis Avenue chants.
enjoying their trip to Vineland and speak- The Market will continue to have
ing of their return for more goodies. ongoing events such as music on Fridays
Behind the scenes at the Market every- from 5 to 7 p.m. each week and cooking
one is working hard and the long hours demonstrations that feature Market mer-
are paying off. Overall, the businesses chants and local area chefs and restau-
have been very impressed with Vineland. rants. We are also looking forward to col-
Amish businesses and their families are laborating with other community initia-
TELL ‘EM YOU SAW IT IN THE GRAPEVINE! being reassured that their investment tives such as the Appel Farm Mural
here is worth the effort and are making Project. The Market will be hanging a
We Need You! themselves at home. Other businesses portion of the 5’ x 5’ panels in the Market
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We send you The Grapevine for free every week and we that have recently opened, including starting June 2 to help promote the mural
only ask one thing in return ... Please let our advertis- Luciano’s Fresh Market, Tupperware and designed by artist Cesar Viveros-Herrera
ers know that you saw their ads in The Grapevine. Triple Oaks Nursery and Florist are also that celebrates Vineland’s history.
settling into the new Market rather nice- We here at the Market sincerely appre-
We have a distribution of 25,000 in the ly. Every day is an adventure here as we ciate all the support from the community
greater Vineland market. continue to work out kinks and open new and volunteers that have helped make our
(Including Millville, Bridgeton, Upper Deerfield, businesses. first month in business a smiling success.
Newfield, Franklinville, Richland, Buena, etc.) We are opening two more businesses, Take time from your day and stop in to
Our loyal readers should be your customers. Las Lomas Grille and Martha’s Spices in a celebrate the Landis Marketplace during
couple of weeks. Since we opened, we our Grand Opening June 2-4. You can
For advertising info, call 856-457-7815 have been steadily meeting with business- visit us online at www.landismarket
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And the not-so-obvious, like caterpillar ant. Sutton's own wildlife garden is a
food plants that butterflies and moths
need for egg laying, mud puddling, and
teaching garden included on many tours
and featured in the programs and work-
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the importance of proper cover from wind shops she teaches.
and weather will also be included. Winfield's Restaurant is located at 106
The mystery of a butterfly's life cycle North High Street in Millville. In addition
and where butterflies winter will be to their usual fare, Winfield's will add
explained. Where hummingbirds go in some other modestly priced options for
winter, why they leave us when our gar- the evening. You do not need to have din-
dens are still in bloom, when they return ner there, however, in order to attend the
(i.e. when to have your yard ready for presentation. If planning to have dinner,
them), hummingbird feeder maintenance, CU suggests that you make your reserva-
and lots of other natural history fun facts tions for either before the event at 5 p.m. the grapevine { 19 }
will be shared. The program features or at the conclusion of the event, around
wildlife areas in southern New Jersey that 7:30 p.m. If you are planning on dining as
have successfully transformed typical well, be sure to make your reservations at
backyards into dazzling gardens ablaze Winfield's soon.
and alive with butterflies and humming- For dinner reservations, call 856-327-
birds. 0909. To let CU know you are attending
Pat Sutton has keenly studied the natu- the event, e-mail forrivers@comcast.net. I
I Fun With Food
King of Backyard
Barbeques
Making your barbeque stand out can be a challenge.
Here are some tips to help you become king of the
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ith summer just over the in as few as two days. With an invitation
horizon, kids across the in hand, guests will be more enthusiastic
country are getting ready and this enthusiasm can go a long way in
to take a vacation from making the first backyard barbeque of the
school while moms and dads are welcom- year the best of the entire season.
ing summer office hours. With long, hot
days by the pool right around the corner, • Choose a theme. After a season
the nation's grill masters know it’s time to spent indoors, locked away from the cold,
revel in one of the most beloved summer many guests might be overwhelmed with
traditions—the backyard barbeque. invites to backyard barbeques. Hosts can sure to have the old standbys on the menu Kabobs are just one of the many delectable
Backyard barbeques have been a staple set their soiree apart from the rest by giv- as well. dishes sure to be on tap as the summer
of summer for as long as most people can ing the party a theme. For instance, refer It's also important for hosts to peruse grilling season kicks off.
remember. As the sun prepares to rise on to the party as the "Summer Kick-off the guest list ahead of time. Doing so
summer, it’s never too early to throw the Hawaiian Luau" and invite friends and ensures there will be enough food for
best backyard barbeque of the season. relatives over for a tropical paradise- everyone and that the menu features
Saving the best for last has always been themed party, complete with leis, food for those with unique diets, be it decorating the backyard. Banners in the
overrated, anyway. Hawaiian shirts and tiki torches. vegetarians or those with medical backyard can commemorate the start of
Grilling enthusiasts can make the most Hosts can even go the extra mile and restrictions. Ask any guests when send- summer and invite guests to let loose out-
of their inaugural backyard bash by make their own custom T-shirts com- ing out invitations if they have any such doors for a night spent under the stars
employing some of the following tips: memorating the event. That way, guests dietary restrictions. with family and friends. Banners can com-
will always be able to remember how they memorate whichever theme hosts choose
• Make it an event instead of anoth- kicked off their summer in 2011. • Decorate the grounds. At the start while adding some extra pizzazz to the
er barbeque. Thanks to the laid-back of summer, it probably won’t take much to backyard barbeque, ensuring that your
nature of summer, many backyard barbe- • Don't abandon tradition entirely. get guests excited about a backyard bar- backyard bash is a night your guests won’t
ques come together at the last minute or a While it can be tempting and fun to exper- beque. But if you’re offering nothing more soon forget. I
day or so in advance. For a start-of-sum- iment at a backyard barbeque, hosts than just a backyard and a hot grill, your
mer bash, hosts should break from the should also embrace some favorite tradi- guests are likely to lose the memory in the
norm and print up formal invitations to let tions. Guests will no doubt expect the vast array of common backyard barbeque
guests know this won't be the standard standard fare, including salads, hot dogs moments they’re sure to experience this
backyard barbeque. Invitations can be cre- and hamburgers. So even if there's going summer. Hosts hoping to make the night
ated in a matter of minutes and received to be some experimenting going on, be as memorable as it is fun should consider
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I Recipe Corner { LISA ANN DiNUNZIO }
Summer Grill
The weather’s heating up, and the grills
are soon to follow. This week, tasty
kabob recipes are over the charcoal.
G
reetings! These two kabob recipes brush, add the teriyaki sauce or glaze to the
are not only delicious, but healthy chicken and veggie kabobs the last 2 to 3 min-
and fun to make and eat. utes of cooking. Serve.
Remember recipes serve as a guide-
line; your foods may need more or less time to Shrimp & Pineapple Kabobs
cook than the recipe calls for. Happy grillin’! 16 uncooked jumbo shrimp
1 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Chicken & Veggie Kabobs 1 green onion, sliced thin
2 tbs. Bragg Liquid Aminos or soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
2 tbs. brown sugar 1 tsp. grated fresh lemon zest
2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger root 1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained
4 boneless, skinless chicken
breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces Peel and de-vein shrimp, leaving the tails
1 pound fresh button mushrooms, wiped attached. In a large resealable plastic bag,
clean and stems removed and discarded combine olive oil, green onion, garlic, lemon
2 large Spanish onions, peeled and cut zest, brown sugar and Old Bay Seasoning.
into large wedges Add shrimp and seal bag, turn over several
3 large green or red bell peppers, cut times to mix the ingredients and coat shrimp.
into 1 1/2 inch pieces Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, turning bag over
1/2 cup all-natural teriyaki sauce or glaze occasionally. Drain and discard marinade and
place the shrimp onto a large platter. Place
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine Bragg one pineapple chunk into the curve of each
Liquid Aminos or soy sauce, brown sugar, olive jumbo shrimp. Thread four shrimp and
oil, crushed red pepper flakes and fresh ginger. pineapple onto each of four metal or water
Add chicken pieces and seal bag, turn over sev- soaked wooden skewers. Grill uncovered in a
eral times to mix the ingredients and coat grill pan on stovetop or on an outdoor grill
chicken. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, turning bag over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on
over occasionally. Drain and discard marinade each side, or until the shrimp turn pink, and
and place the chicken pieces on a large platter. are just cooked through. Serve on a bed of let-
On six metal or water-soaked wooden skewers, tuce with a few wedges of lemon. I
alternately thread the chicken pieces, mush-
rooms, onion wedges and pepper pieces until Lisa Ann is author of Seasoned With Love,
skewer is full. Grill uncovered in a grill pan on Treasured Recipes and Lisa Ann’s Seasoned
stovetop or on an outdoor grill over medium- With Love II. Send recipes for publication to
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the chicken juices run clear. Using a basting Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ 08361.
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Bruno's Family Restaurant, Cape May Ave. Serving ribs, wings, sandwiches, salads
EATING OUT and Tuckahoe Rd., Dorothy, 609-476-4739.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza. Open Mon-
and sides.
Five Points Inn, E. Landis Ave. and Tuckahoe
From fine dining to lunch spots to Sat. 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Rd., Vineland, 691-6080. Italian cuisine and
bakeries, the area has choices to satis-
Buena Tavern, 761 Harding Hwy. (Rts. dinner buffets to savor. Family-owned.
fy any appetite. Call for hours.
40/54), Buena, 697-9848. Seafood, home- Gardella’s Ravioli Co. & Italian Deli,
made Italian, Wednesday specials, half- 527 S. Brewster Rd., 697-3509. Name says
Andrea Trattoria, 1833 Harding Hwy., price meals to volunteers Thursday nights. it all. Daily specials, catering. Closed Sun.
Newfield, 697-8400. Chef/owner Andrea Chow’s Garden 1101 N. 2nd St., Millville, Gina’s Ristorante, Landis and Lincoln aves.
Covino serves up Italian specialties in 327-3259. Sushi Bar, All-you-can-eat buffet. in ShopRite Plaza, (relocated from
atmosphere of fine dining.
Cosmopolitan Restaurant Lounge, Bakery, Millville), Vineland. Serving dinner Tues.-
Annata Wine Bar, 216 Bellevue Ave, 3513 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 765-5977. Sat. Lunch coming soon. 205-0049.
Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Food served Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. free buffet, Giorgio’s Restaurant 363 E. Wheat Rd.,
tapas style, catering, private parties. reduced drinks. Buena, 697-2900. Serving lunch and dinner
Extensive wine list. Live music Thurs. night.
Crust N Krumbs Bakery, Main/Magnolia daily. Italian cuisine, pizza.
Babe's Village Inn, Martinelli Avenue, rds., 690-1200. Cakes, pies, cookies, The Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course,
Minotola, NJ 856-697-1727. Famous crabs, breads, doughnuts, custom wedding cakes. 4049 Italia Rd., Vineland, 691-5558.
seafood, Italian cuisine. Eat in or Take out.
CrepeMaker Cafe, 607 E. Landis Ave., Restaurant and lounge open to the public
Bagel University, 1406 S. Main Rd., Vineland, 205-0027. Crepes any way you for lunch Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Vineland, 691-0909. Breakfast and lunch like them—veggie, chicken, steak, dessert. High Street Chinese Buffet, High St.,
spot offering sandwiches named for col-
Dakota Steakhouse & Sushi Bar at Millville, 825-2288. All-you-can-eat buffet.
leges near and far.
Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55, Jersey Jerry's. 1362 S. Delsea Dr.,
Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, Vineland, 692-8600. Steaks, seafood, sushi. Vineland, 362-5978. Serving subs, sand-
563-1400. Come in for breakfast, lunch, or
Deeks Deli & Kustard Kitchen, 1370 S. wiches, and take-out platters.
dinner. Daily specials, coffee of the day.
Main Rd., Vineland, 691-5438. Call for lunch Joe's Poultry. 440 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland,
Barbera’s Chocolates on Occasion, 782 S. and dinner specials. Soft ice cream and 692-8860. Barbecue and Kosher chickens,
Brewster Rd., Vineland, 690-9998. cakes year-round. Mon.-Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m. homemade sides, catering.
Homemade chocolates and candies, custom
Denny’s, 1001 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, Kawa Thai & Sushi, 2196 N. Second St.
gift baskets.
696-1900. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Take- (Rt.47), Millville, 825-9939. Thai and
Bennigan’s Restaurant, 2196 W. Landis out, too. Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. Japanese cuisine. BYOB.
Ave., Vineland, 205-0010. Entrees, Open 24 hours. Kids eat free Tues. & Sat.
CHAPTER 7 & 13 327-8011. All food is homemade, including Starbucks, 825-0014. Open 7 days a week, 327-5081. Daily pizza specials, delivery.
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Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis Ave. and South Vineland Tavern, 2350 S. Main Rd.,
Union Rd., Vineland, 691-8051. Banquet/ Vineland, 692-7888. Breakfast, lunch, din-
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Dungeness Crabs every Tues. Gourmet Speedway Cafe at Ramada, W. Landis Ave.
Pizza Nite on Wed. and Rt. 55, Vineland, 692-8600. Open daily
Millville Queen Diner, 109 E. Broad Street, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Dinner specials $7 and up.
Millville. 327-0900. Open 7 Days a Week Steakhouse at Centerton Country Club,
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Milmay Tavern, Tuckahoe and Bear’s Head Lunch and dinner. Steaks, reserve wines,
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and dinners, casual setting. Sweet Life Bakery, 601 E. Landis Ave.,
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Millville, 825-3525. Tex-Mex, burritos, catering. Homemade pastries, cakes, coffee.
Mori’s, E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 690-0300. A Taste of the Islands, 731 Landis Ave.,
Adjacent to the Landis Theater Performing Vineland, 691-9555. First prize winning
Arts Center. Includes a “casual, upscale” BBQ Ribs, Jamaican Jerk chicken, Curry
restaurant with a banquet facility and chicken, seafood, rice and beans and much
lounge on site. Lunch and dinner. more. Closed Sunday only.
MVP Bar, 408 Wheat Road, Vineland, 697- Uncle Ricky’s Outdoor Bar, 470 E. Wheat
9825. Full bar menu, drink specials. Rd., Vineland, 691-4454. Ribs, chicken,
Neptune Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, fish, steaks. Always clams, eat in or take
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Live lobsters, seafood, prime rib, steak, Dungeness Crab All You Can Eat.
cocktails. Villa Fazzolari, 821 Harding Hwy., Buena
Old Oar House Irish Pub, 123 N. High Vista, 697-7107. Dinner combos, grilled
Street Millville, 293-1200. New menu, meats, fish. Lunch and dinner daily.
kitchen open until 1 a.m. Smoker friendly Wheat Road Cold Cuts, 302 Wheat Rd.,
outdoor beer garden. Vineland, 697-0320. Deli and catering.
Olympia Restaurant, 739 S. Delsea Dr., Wild Wings, 1843 E. Wheat Rd., Vineland,
Vineland, 691-6095. Authentic Greek cui- 691-8899. Dinners, grilled sandwiches, wings.
sine—lamb dishes and salads. Wilmott’s Pizza. 12 S. Seventh St.,
Pegasus, Rts. 40 and 47, Vineland, 694- Vineland, 696-1525. Hand-tossed pizzas,
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Pete’s Pizza, 20 W. Park Ave., Vineland, Winfield’s. 106 N. High St., Millville, 327-
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ARTS & MUSIC FEST, LUNAFEST, FRIENDS OF HISTORIC VINELAND
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balls and take batting practice at the stadi- Brenner has a streak going: She has
um, pass a test on baseball rules and terms, never let a ball get by her and bounce onto
show her knowledge of the Phillies, and the playing field.
hold her own in an on-camera interview Each of the 17 ballgirls works for about
with local sports broadcasters. The group half of the Phillies home games and is on
was winnowed to 20 who were called back the field for about three games a month.
for second interviews, and Brenner was While two squad members are catching
one of just nine who finally made it. balls, the other six run the “Red Goes
“I always wanted to do it after college; Green” rotating team of volunteers from
it combines my lifelong love of the Phillies schools and community groups who, in
and softball with my love of doing some- exchange for tickets and food vouchers,
thing new,” said the Veterans Memorial collect recyclables
Intermediate around the park
School math between innings.
teacher. “It’s fun, working
Brenner was with the other girls,
a star second plus you can see the
baseman at game from the con-
Vineland High course, I enjoy it,”
and played center Brenner said.
field at Rowan The ballgirls’
University—that softball team
Division III col- played a lot of
lege team went to charity games last
the NCAA region- year against organ-
al tournament izations such as a
three years of her volunteer fire
four and was department, and a
always a contender Little League
in the New Jersey team. The girls
Athletic also have a per-
Conference. sonal appearance
Her Phillies schedule where
training last year they work with
involved being on children, partici-
the field with an pate in fundrais-
experienced ballgirl ing walks, attend
for progressively Opening Days, and perform other
more innings over a four-game stretch. activities.
Then, she was on her own. Brenner appears at about a half dozen
“I was very nervous, but I just thought events a month and loves it. “You’d never
to myself I’ve played this game all my life, get to do these things, being a ballgirl puts
I know what to do, I’ll be okay,” she related. you into these positions.”
St. Louis Cardinals superstar Albert Pujols Ballgirls only work for the team for two
hit the first ball she fielded, and with that years, a practice Brenner thinks is aimed at
one behind her she had all the confidence getting fresh faces into the program.
she needed. Brenner’s dad, Eugene, works at Dallas
This year, Brenner was a trainer. Automotive in Millville and her mom,
The job is often thrilling. Donna, works for New Jersey
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players say the crowd is so important, how Her brother, Jeffrey, is a student at
they feed off the fans.” Rutgers University in New Brunswick.
FUEL OIL & Balls corralled by ballgirls are given to They all have Kristina Brenner trading
KEROSENE young children sitting in the stands nearby.
The tradition provides Brenner with both
cards, as do legions of fans she has passed
them out to in a promotion run by the fan-
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