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ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION BUENA REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

by Louis Mascolo

It depends what your definition of love is! o I’m reading and editing Nance Piazza’s feature this month, “Do You Remember?” and I’m chuckling to myself. This is so Nance. She’s found the five happiest couples in the world. Of course, I wonder about the other five couples who wound up divorced. I mean that’s the statistic, 50% of marriages fail. Whoever they are, they weren’t as lucky as these happy couples.

My wife and I have been together 40 years. We met in 1970 and have been together ever since. We got married in ’73 or ’74, I never remember. Those “Seventies” years all seem to flow together.

For our first date we went to the Delsea Drive-In and saw “Naked Under Leather.”

Of course, we didn’t exactly watch it; we made out for two hours and came away with sore lips. Ah, Amore! I knew immediately we were MFEO (made for each other). Aside from raging, Italian good looks, long, black hair down to her hips, voluminous breasts and hour glass figure…she was so me!!

Now, I’m feeling like Tevya from “Fiddler on the Roof.” You know the song, “Do you love me?” Forty years filled with paying the bills, raising babies, working, people crying, people dying, compromising, laughing, slugging it out, witnessing each other’s succesess and failures and still managing to stay together.

“Do you love me?” Are you kidding me?

A question you don’t have to answer at this point. Marriage isn’t all“Naked Under Leather.” They really don’t tell you this in high school, kids. Romance, love followed by happily ever after (this is a “Laugh-outloud” moment.) So not true.

“Do you love me?” It’s a tremendous effort. You’re basically melding two strangers into one personality. No easy feat. It’s tempered with fire and time—like Japanese steel. Can you hear the hammer and anvil?

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Can you feel the flames’ heat?

“Do you love me?” After a while you’re not Lou and Chris any more. You become more than the sum of the parts. People view you as one. They need you to be one.

You’re an anchor to family and friends.

Anytime they talk about you, it isn’t Lou or Chris, it’s Chris-n’-Lou, or Lou-n-Chris.

You long term couples know what I’m talking about. It’s beyond yourselves. It’s a responsibility to those who are close to you.

When you have friends that are a long-time pair break up, it’s just not right. It shakes up reality. There are tremors in the “force.”

I’ve had friends who’s mates have died and I see them wandering in the wilderness.

How do you recoup from that?

“Do you love me?” You know what each other is thinking. You finish each other’s sentences and thoughts. You don’t have to ask what food to buy or who “we’re” voting for or what the hell is going on with our kids.

So? “Do you love me?”Yes I do, but…it’s more than that.

With that, a very special thanks to Rick n’ Tracy, Rocco n’ Dawn, John n’ Anne, Brian n’ Stacey, and Debbie n’ Frank for sharing a bit of their life and love with us As Shakespeare wrote, “If love be the music of life, play on!”

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Nominating Petitions are available for the Buena Regional School District’s Annual School Election to be held on April 20, 2010.

Deadline for filing nominating petitions is on or before 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2010.

The following positions are open: Buena Vista Township, County of Atlantic One (1); 3-year term Borough of Buena, County of Atlantic Two (2); 3-year terms Candidates must be registered to vote in the district and not disqualified as a voter according to applicable state law, a citizen and resident of the municipality from which he/she is to be elected for at least one (1) year immediately preceding election. State Board of Education code N.J.A.C. 6A:28-1 et seq and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-3.2 clarifies school board members’ responsibilities under the School Ethics Act. Interested candidates can obtain a “School Board Candidate Kit” from: Thomas J. Kearney, Board Secretary Buena Regional School District Main Avenue, Richland, NJ 08350 856.697.0800 ext. 8101

Letters

THOMAS J. KEARNEY Board Secretary

To The Editor: This concept I’ve heard about this several years ago while a member of the Green Party of New Jersey (which I’m no longer affiliated with) -A Living Wage.

It is slightly different from a minimum wage.

This wage, for purposes of conversation, is what a single worker would need to make, in terms of a hourly wage, in order for his or her family to meet their everyday needs and expenses.

For the seven countries of Southern New Jersey, the living wages needed varies in differing countries. Below is a list of those seven countries (based on data supplied from http://www.livingwage.geog.psu.edu.

Atlantic County-$10.78 per hour Burlington County-$10.27 per hour Gloucester County-$10.27 per hour Salem County-$10.27 per hour Camden County-$10.26 per hour Cumberland County-$9.91 per hour Cape May County-$9.83 per hour There is a surprising difference in the living wages (LWs) required for many Cumberland County communities. Here is a list of LWs required for many of our County’s municipalities:

Bridgeton city-$9.38 per hour Fairton-$10.13 per hour Cedarville & Laurel Lke-$10.13 hour Millville city-$9.38 per hour Port Norris-$10.13 per hour Rosenhayn-$10.13 per hour Seabrook-$10.13 per hour Shiloh-$10.13 per hour Vineland-$9.38 per hour There are several USA cities and one state, Maryland who have passed living wage legislation, according to www.livingwage.org. Maybe they are realizing something I haven’t noticed, that in order to make ends meet, a minimum wage is very inadequate. They need a wage that when totaled over 40 hours a week helps them meets the mandates of life. A very expensive mandate, I might add.

Before I go, a word to the Dittoheads, O’Reilly Factor and Glenn “Beck Beak” fans and other Conservative followers, this is not a far-left-wing, right-wing or any kind of-wing idea. It is a matter of-what The Ghost of Thomas Marley stated in A Christmas Carol--“Mankind (or Humankind) should be our business.”

GREGORY LEE LANE Hopewell Township

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Female Artist “HERStory” at Riverfront Renaissance Center

The impact and major contributions of women in the art world will be celebrated at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts during its second annual HERSTORY exhibition. Curated by two female artists in their own right, Rachel Citrino & Liz Nicklus, weave together five spectacular local and regional women to exhibit their works in the North Gallery of the RRCA. The show will open on Friday, February 19, 2010 with a reception from 6-9pm and run through Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Featured in this year’s show, Bobbie Diamond Adams, Terri Amig, Jennifer Kirchner, Jacqueline Sandro and Reta Sweeney offer a glimpse into the dynamic and varied mediums of today’s woman in the arts. Adams is an abstract artist who combines printmaking, drawing and paper making techniques in hopes to create an escape from our hectic, everyday lives. .

A scupted piece by Jaquenine Terri Amig studied Fine Art at the California Institute of Sandre at the “HERStory” exhibit. the Arts in Los Angeles and at Corcoran College of Art & Design in Washington, DC. Amig hails from Harrisburg, PA however spent many summers in Ocean City, NJ as a child. Her paintings capture the very core of what is essential in life; the air, the water, the trees and animals around us.

Jennifer Kirchner studied art at Rowan University. Jen is a Center Artist member at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts where she also works part time as an Art Consultant and teacher. Kirchner utilizes a variety of mediums and subjects including oil, acrylic and watercolor spanning local landscapes and portrait work.

Jacqueline Sandro has been working in ceramics for twenty years and holds a Masters of Fine Arts from Tyler School of Art. Sandro has served as an instructor and Director at the Clay College of Cumberland County College since Terri Amig stron colorful pieces May 2002. Her work is exhibited throughout New Jersey and are part of the exhibit. in 2007 she was honored with the Paul Aiken Award from the South Jersey Cultural Alliance.

Finally, Reta Sweeney has an extensive art education background having studied at Fleisher, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Thomas Edison State College. Sweeney has exhibited throughout numerous museums and galleries across Pennsylvania and New Jersey receiving several awards recognizing her work. Her paintings cover a range of subjects including still life’s, figures and landscapes.

Our Witt Gallery will hold the juried selections from the center’s open printmaking show, Marks & Remarks. Artists from across the tri-state area submitted works for consideration in this exhibition which covers all techniques used in printmaking. There is a great deal to see at the RRCA from February 19- March 13, 2010. You can join the center on February 19 from 6-9pm for a free reception open to the public. Guests can enjoy a complimentary wine bar and butlered appetizers as well as conversation with artists in the shows. Curatorial statements and artists awards will begin at 6:30pm. The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts is a nonprofit community arts center located at 22 North High Street in Millville, New Jersey. The center is open Sunday through Thursday 11-5pm, Friday 11-8pm and Saturday 11-7pm. For more information on the RRCA visit www.rrcarts.com or call 856-327-4500.

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Ingenito Murder Book Released by Vineland Author

A new book is released this month examining the gruesome murder spree of Ernest Ingenito that resulted in the death of five of his in-laws. The book, Rain of Bullets, is the latest title by crime writer Patricia A. Martinelli, a native of Vineland, New Jersey.

The book follows the story from the night of the crime to the trials and years of appeals that came afterward. On November 17, 1950, Ingenito returned to the Franklin Township home of his in-laws, Michael and Pearl Mazzoli, where his estranged wife lived with their two young sons. When they refused to let Ingenito see his children, he pulled out a handgun and began shooting.

Before the night was over, he killed the Mazzolis, his wife’s grandmother, her uncle and an aunt. He also wounded four people, including his wife and her Patricia Martinelli’s, Rain of Bullets: The True Story of Ernest Ingenito’s Bloody Family Massacre, which hapnine-year-old cousin. The incident, which was repened in close by Piney Hollow, is now on sale. ported by the national media, caused public outcry when Ingenito received a life sentence instead of the death penalty.

At the time, New Jersey did not have a provision for life without the possibility of parole, and Ingenito was released after serving about twenty-three years in prison. At 70, he went back to jail when he was convicted on multiple counts of sexually assaulting a minor.

“One of the main reasons I wanted to write this book is because this type of domestic violence is still so common not just in South Jersey but throughout the United States,” Martinelli said.

Martinelli is the author of True Crime: Pennsylvania, and True Crime: New Jersey, which are collections of contemporary crime stories in the Garden and Keystone states.

Ms. Martinelli will sign copies of her new book, Rain of Bullets: The True Story of Ernest Ingenito’s Bloody Family Massacre, at the following locations: Saturday, February 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newfield Public Library in Newfield; Tuesday, February 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Franklin Township Public Library in Franklinville; Friday, February 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bogart’s Books in Millville; Monday, February 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Vineland Public Library in Vineland.

Copies of the book will be available for sale at each location.

RAIN OF BULLETS: The True Story of Ernest Ingenito’s Bloody Family Massacre,

by Patricia A. Martinelli, published by Stackpole Books, $24.95, HC, 240 pages, 16 b/w photos, 978-0-8117-3630-5, For information, call 1-800-732-3669 or visit www.stackpolebooks.com.

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Poetry Contest at VHS Draws Applause

Standing on a darkened Vineland High School stage with a single, bright spotlight shining on him, Jamuel Feliciano confidently —- and with great emotion —- recited two poems on Tuesday that wowed a panel of judges and put him The 12 contestants: Front row from left, Emily Marcello, Jasmine Boone, Adrian Lelli, Lauren D’Ottavio, Jessica Malatesta, Charlotte Harrold, into the regional finals of the Zachary Cook and Miss Noelle Panichella. Back row, from left, Deanne “Poetry Out Loud” competition Denelsbeck, Jamuel Feliciano, Angela Muzzarelli, Rosica Brown, Helen Feb. 10 at the Gordon Theater Torres and Marquee Hartsfield. at Rutgers University, Camden.

After each performance in Tuesday’s school-level finals, the audience of students erupted into loud applause and cheers. When the judges’ decision was announced, Feliciano was engulfed by a throng of students offering handshakes and hugs.

Lauren D’Ottavio and Charlotte Harrold, both sophomores, rounded out the top three in the contest. Regional winners will compete at a state level contest in March. The state winner participates in a national competition in Washington D.C. for scholarship money and other prizes.

Feliciano, a junior, was one of 12 students in Emily Marcello’s two Theater Arts II classes and Noelle Panichella’s two Drama classes who have been practicing for the competition by memorizing poems and then reciting them. For his winning presentation, Feliciano read “I Am”

by John Clare and “Why I’m Not a Painter” by Frank O’Hara. The contest was part of a grant activity from Playwrights Theater, which brought poet Penny Harter and performance artist Queen Nur to the school. The two resident artists worked with the VHS students on selection and presentation of the poems.

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Census Bureau Hiring 8,000 to 12,000 in Cumberland, Atlantic, Gloucester Counties Need some extra cash? Here’s your chance!

The Census Bureau is undertaking the largest peacetime domestic mobilization of the workforce in American history.

They are nationally hiring 1.4 million employees and locally, 8,000 to 12,000 people within the eleven southern counties of New Jersey. The Census Bureau is looking for a variety of skill sets.

Salaries will be dependent on the County. In Atlantic, Cumberland & Gloucester & Counties enumerators, who go door to door to follow up on those two have not responded by mail, will earn$ 15 an hour. Crew leadership positions are available for more experienced individuals which pay $16.50 an hour. There are also office positions for clerks at $11.25 an hour and administrative assistants at $13.50 an hour. Recruiting assistants who have a familiarity and presence in the community will receive $16.50 per hour.They are also looking bi-lingual applicants, and will

Cleary Corner

1st Cleary Reunion Draws a Crowd

by Dolores Comparri

Most of us in the Buena area have one certain thing in common. Can you guess what it is? NO? Then I’ll tell you…we attended Cleary Junior High School. During conversations throughout the years, people have talked about putting together a ‘reunion’ but nothing ever happened. It was all talk UNTIL last year.

Russell Baruffi hatched an idea and formed a committee to hold the first EVER Cleary Junior High School Reunion on May 22, 2009. Two hundred sixty eight (268) people gathered in the ballroom of the Buena Tavern to meet with old friends, renew friendships and be awed at those who attended this historic event.

They had a wonderful time visiting with classmates, telling stories and reminiscing about the good old days in Cleary. There were hugs and kisses and some tears of joy as folks met up with a long forgotten buddy,

accept applicants with legal visas in areas where bi-lingual applicants are in short supply The positions will run from April until June and include a week of paid training. the Census Bureau reimburses for mileage, which accounts for gasoline and the wear and tear of your car. The hours are flexible. You can make your own schedule and work weekends as long as it is in the daylight to dusk hours.

Applicants must pass a basics skills test and background check. Applicants must be 18 years old or older to apply. An example of the test can be found online www.2010census.gov.

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You will be asked to input your zip, and you will be connected to the appropriate office. There is no deadline on applications. Positions will be open until filled.

a ‘first’ love, a former girlfriend or boyfriend and beloved teachers. Old and young attended and they came from close by and as far away as Oregon.

Because of the great success of the event, another reunion is being planned this year. The 2010 Cleary Junior High School Reunion will be held 6:00pm on Friday, May 28, 2010 at The Savoy Inn on Landis Avenue in East Vineland. You can reserve a spot(s) for $30/person by contacting Donna Dandrea via email to: dcdfs@aol.com (subject box should read Cleary Reunion) or call her at 609-4763447 or call Dolores Comparri at 856697-1482.

So to all Cleary Alumni, “spread the word” and join us for this wonderful event. There may not be another Cleary reunion for several years after this!!

A special thanks to Mr. Lou Mascolo for his generosity to give us this space in his newspaper. We hope to offer updates in future issues leading up to the reunion date.

Editor’s Note: Mr. Lou Mascolo is also a Cleary Graduate.

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EARLY SCHOOLS OF BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP

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By Gail Benson

everal schools, referred to as School Districts, are listed in the first minute book of the Buena Vista Township Clerk. Buena Vista was formed from Hamilton Township in 1867, and schools are mentioned as early as 1869. That does not mean they did not exist before that time, but they were not mentioned in the Clerk’s minutes book.

In 1869, the School Districts listed were Amity, Downs, New Germany, Oak Road, Buena Vista, Vine Road, Newton Ville. In an 1871 reference, Vine Road is no longer listed and Newtonville has become one word, but the others listed remain the same.

An 1872 map that appears on the website of Rutgers University at http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/Atlantic/OldAtlanticCounty.html shows only three school buildings. One is shown on the west side of what is now Route 54, north of Route 40. That would be the current Library V restaurant, and I assume that is the one they would call Buena Vista. Another is on the southeast corner of what appears to be Lincoln Avenue and Vine Road. One would think that is the school called Vine Road. But there is also a school called Oak Road; legend says that school was at the corner of Lincoln and Oak. It would appear unlikely that you would have two schools that close together. The third school shown is on the northwest corner of Union and Post; although Post is called Park on that 1872 map. Even though a school is not shown on the map, we all know where Newtonville is. New Germany is the old name for Folsom, which was part of Buena Vista Township until 1906. We still have an area called Downstown.

Since the book referred to “School Districts,” perhaps areas had the responsibility of providing for the education of their children. That could have meant sending them to another district’s school. Today, we have what are called non-operating school districts. They collect state aid and local taxes and pay tuition to have the local students attend the schools of another district. They do not operate any school buildings of their own. The State of New Jersey is currently

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in the process of trying to eliminate these districts with no schools. In Atlantic County, we had Corbin City and Longport that fell into that category. In Gloucester County, Newfield is also classified as a “non-op” since the Buena Regional Board of Education operates Newfield’s one school building.

So, we have accounted for all of the names with the exception of Amity. The school that appears at Union and Post would not fit any of the names; so perhaps that was Amity.

If you have any information or old stories about our schools, you can email BuenaHistorical@gmail.com or contact us by regular mail at P. O. Box 114, Buena, NJ 08310 Buena Historical Society meets on the third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Buena Vista Township Municipal Building, Route 40, Buena. Our next meeting is February 17, 2010. Please join us.

Buena Tavern Sticking Around

Buena Tavern is here to stay. So states owner, Sunday Simons. Lately there have been rumors afloat that the popular local tavern is closing. Not true. Like most businesses and restaurants, the Tavern has suffered a dramatic downturn in business, but things are picking up. “I have February and March booked solid. I have more business in these two months, than all of 2009.” The establishment has been a fixture in Buena since her father started it many decades ago.

“It broke my heart to hear those rumors,” says Sunday. “I can’t imagine this place closing.”

Also, contrary to rumors the Buena Vista Comedy show will still be held there.

Folks can help her out by stopping in and spending a few bucks on her very reasonably priced menu and enjoy some of the Tavern’s classic foods. Wednesdays are always good. Two meals for $22.22.

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Buena Baseball/Softball Sponsor Drive The Buena Baseball and Softball Association has begun its 2010 sponsorship drive. The league has a new slate of executive officers and 21 new board members. The new membership has accomplished some much needed improvements to the fields at Melini Park and have several new projects planned to improve playing conditions. The league currently has girls and boys team sponsorships available as well as scoreboard, backstop and dugout sponsorship opportunities.

3’x6’ vinyl outfield fence banners are also available for advertising. For more information about the league, please visit buenabaseball.com. To request a sponsorship brochure or to register for sponsorship or advertising, please contact Jeff Pace, President at 856697-9328 or Sue Romeo, Auxiliary Committee at 856-697-1698.

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Eagle Commercial Led by Pustizzi

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SJH Auxiliary Presents “An Evening With the Fabulous Grease Band” VINELAND, NJ – The South Jersey Healthcare (SJH) Auxiliary is presenting “An Evening with the Fabulous Greaseband” on February 19 from 7pm-11pm at the Centerton Country Club in Pittsgrove.

The Fabulous Greaseband is a sevenmember Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Band that performs the best of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner with cash bar and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $60 per person and may be purchased in advance by calling the SJH Foundation at 856-691-6551 or online at www.sjhfdn.org.

DATE: Friday, February 19th, 2010 TIME: 7pm – 11pm PLACE: Centerton Country Club, 1022 Almond Road, Pittsgrove TICKETS: $60.00 (advance tickets only)

Anthony Pustizzi’s Eagle Commercial opens South Jersey brokerage office.

Eagle Commercial Real Estate (ECRE) is proud to announce the opening of its brokerage office serving the South Jersey market area. ECRE is a full service commercial real estate company offering services across the entire spectrum of real estate asset classes. Our team possesses experience in a broad range of property types including industrial, office, retail and land.

The ECRE team is led by Anthony Pustizzi, who prior to opening this Real Estate Agency headed up the Century 21 Alliance Commercial Division. Headquartered in Marlton, NJ, Eagle Commercial was created to fill a growing need in the industry for specialized service to the Southern NJ business community.

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OR CALL 856-692-9299 (L to R, standing) Marlin Tompkins and Bill Snyder, owners of Boxwood & Ivy Design. Seated, Jeni Beske Director of Marketing for Friends Village.

Woodstown, N.J. - Jeni Beske, Director of Marketing for Friends Village, invites all area residents to join her at one of the open houses to see how interior designers from Boxwood & Ivy Design have transformed one of their 2-bedroom Dorchester Cottages into a unique and beautiful home.

Bill Snyder and Marlin Tompkins, owners of Boxwood & Ivy Design in Mauricetown, New Jersey, are accomplished interior designers, and have been helping clients in Center City Philadelphia, New Jersey, The Shore areas, and Florida with complete interior design concepts as well as helping their clients create stunning individual rooms for their homes and offices.

Bill said, “With the project Jeni offered us, the goal was to create, inexpensively, a living space that was fresh and up to date, utilizing mostly existing furnishings. What Marlin and I have done is create architectural interest in the home by using paint in dramatic and interesting ways. We also added a few accent pieces for interest, as well as fabrics to carry the color pallet throughout the home.”

Ms. Beske said, This is our first Interior Design Open House. The event is free, and to make sure we can facilitate everyone’s schedule, we are offering 3-different times and 5-differentdates.

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Call for Crafters & Vendors for VHS Sports Fair

Crafters and vendors are needed for the Vineland High School Craft and Sports Fair sponsored by the VHS All-Sports Booster Club. This event will be held on Saturday, March 20, from 8 AM to 4 PM in the Vineland High School South Cafeteria/Gym. Cost of a table $25. Reserve a table by contacting Allie Capriotti (856) 696-4180 or e-mail her at: acapriotti@vineland.org It’s an excellent way for crafters and sports vendors to make extra money. Table proceeds will sponsor scholarships for graduating VHS seniors.

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Offer Crowned Mr. Vineland

Curtis, Mr. February, and fourth runner-up was Piotr Grudzien, Mr. December.

Nate Offer (left on shoulders) was crowned Mr. Vineland at the 15th annual pageant held last night before an enthusiastic, sellout crowd in the auditorium of Vineland High School South. Offer, Mr. October, is a 5’ 8”, 165 pound senior in the School of Visual and Performing Arts. It was a very emotional moment for the young man, who wept openly when the judges’ decision was announced. The new Mr. Vineland plans to attend college and run track. His hobbies include dancing, singing, attending church, and sports.

Offer, the son of Maryion Jones, received his crown from Peter Doulis, who has held the title of Mr. Vineland for the past year. Doulis now attends Drexel University, majoring in economics. The winner received a crown, trophy and the right to wear the Mr. Vineland sash.

The other finalists included first runner-up was Anthony Deon, Mr. April, who will serve as Mr. Vineland is Offer is unable to fulfill the duties of the position. Second runner-up was Shawn Robinson, Mr. August; third runner-up was Eddie

Students Learn About WWII Internment

Experiences related to the internment of Japanese people during World War II were described by two recent guest speakers in Mrs. Terry Kuhnreich’s Search for Conscience class at Vineland High School South.

Victor Baker of the Cultural House in Seabrook and Mrs. Terri Masatani spoke to the students about their experiences. Mrs. Masatani was born in Japan but she and her family moved to Peru for better financial opportunities. In 1941 after the attack of Pearl Harbor, her family was sent from Peru to a Japanese internment camp in a desolate part of Texas.

Baker spoke to the students about the employment opportunities given to interned Japanese people by Mr. Charles F. Seabrook of Seabrook Farms, near Bridgeton. During the war, Seabrook Farms began recruiting interned Japanese Americans to southern New Jersey because many of its employees were serving in the armed forces. Within a year, nearly 1,000 workers had relocated to Seabrook from internment camps throughout the South and Southwest, and the total number of Japanese Americans resettled there reached close to 3,000 thousand at one point.

Buena Chiefs of the Month

Buena Regional High School is proud to announce its Chiefs of the Month for December, 2009: (left to right) Grade 11 Christina Mueller, daughter of Gary and Tabitha Mueller of Richland; Grade 10 - Fabiola HernandezPadilla, daughter of Miguel Hernandez and Sandra Padilla of Richland; Grade 12 - Lizandra Irizarry, daughter of Sandra Arroyo of Collings Lakes; and Grade 9 - Roland Bonner, son of Roland and Darleen Bonner of Estell Manor. The Chief of The Month program spotlights students, through faculty nominations, who make positive contributions to their school and community.

Food Awards Announced

February, 2010

Six Vineland Public Schools and the district’s central kitchen were among the 30 food establishments that earned the coveted “Five-Star Award” for exceptional efforts in sanitation and food safety from the Vineland Health Department. . Dining establishments are nominated for the award by the city’s health inspectors if they are impressed by the efforts made to ensure public health and safety. Pictured above: Front row from left, Anne Myers, Vineland High School South; Lori Kalowitz, Durand School and Diane Pease, Wallace School. Back from, from left, Jeanne Garbarino, Vineland Health Department; Sharon Molisee, Dane Barse School; Karla S. Holt, Food Service Director; Cheryl Warfle, Central Kitchen, Alica Bua, Durand School; and George Sartorio, Vineland Health Department.

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Mayor’s Corner taxes.

Now for the good news. Township Committee has been proactive in maintaining our roads, including repaving 17 streets in 2009. We continue to maintain beautiful parks and run a costeffective government. New equipment has been purchased for our Public Works Department in-

have fought and won the battle to stop the State from charging Buena Vista for State Police services. These are not small accomplishments and they take time and dedication from those who are

By Mayor elected to serve our community.

Chuck Chiarello I sincerely wish everyone a happy new year and a healthy one. I pledge to do the best Sunday, January 17, 2010 marked the end of the House” season that started in November for the that I can possibly do to help our resi- “Open Patcong Valley Model Railroad. In all about 3,800 peodents when and where possible. Some- ple visited the club’s fantastic model railroad display.. times there are things that we just can’t Mayor Chuck Chiarello and Deputy Mayor Teresa Kelly “State of the Township 2010” Presented by do or can’t prevent. The recent snow along with Visitor Center Volunteer Greeter Mary Motter joined the club members (above) for the drawing of Mayor Chuck Chiarello at the Reorganizastorm which brought us two feet of snow a Thomas the train model. tion Meeting held on Monday, January 4, was handled excellently by our Public 2010 Works Department and additional con- your home today this is the price that you could First, I would like to congratulate all of those tractors. Taxpayers were very upset in expect to sell it for. This is the basis for your aswho were appointed or reappointed tonight to neighboring Vineland and Hammonton sessment.

Everyone will not agree with the decisions positions or committees that serve Buena Vista while our roads were open and our crews that Vital Communications has made. Our citiTownship. In particular, the volunteers who help were working.

Johnson Family members gathered on at the BRHS Gymnaus every day on the Planning Board, Recreation sium for a special ceremony naming the gym in honor of the late Thank you for being here tonight, and zens have the right to ask questions, or appeal Committee, Special Events Committee, Munic- Charles “PAP” Johnson. Charles took care of the facilities at the thanks for being a part of the special the decision. Please understand that the revaluschool for over 37 years and is fondly remembered. ipal Alliance, and many more. place that Buena Vista Township is. In ation is paid for by the Township taxpayers, but I wish I could say that 2010 looks bright and closing, thanks to our fire and rescue vol- the process is done independently by State Law. Buena Vista Comedy Nite – Laugh Your rosy for Buena Vista, but with the economic cluding a new backhoe and a new boom arm unteers, thanks to the State Police, and thanks to Troubles Away forecast out of Trenton, it is not very encourag- mower that will arrive in 2010. A new dump all those that participate in helping this commuBuena Vista Township Special Events Coming! On January 19th we will officially have truck was added to our fleet in 2009. If we do nity whether it is through our schools, sports Governor Chris Christie take office. He has not maintain a modern fleet for our Public Works teams, volunteers that help the Township, promised to make many changes in how things Department our costs will be even higher in the or through churches and other civic orare done and we will have to wait and see what long run. ganizations. As always, I would like to impact that will have on us. Major cutbacks in Buena Vista is looking to bring some addi- thank my wife Cheryl for the countless state aid would seriously hurt Buena Vista since tional businesses into our community. Our com- hours of kindness and consideration she we are already 90% regulated by Pinelands rules munity needs jobs and some economic has given me to work for the residents of that limit our growth potential. Our opportuni- opportunities. We are finally seeing some light Buena Vista. I would also like to thank ties are very limited. at the end of the tunnel in regards to our national Teresa Kelly my running mate and our The Township Committee has not sat back economic recovery. Recently, there has been re- Deputy Mayor for all her input, ideas and and waited for trouble to happen, we have been newed interest in the Richland Village Project to suggestions during these past 18 years.

Township Undergoes Revaluation bring in some new businesses.

We have worked cooperatively with our In January, Township property owners school district, and our fire and rescue began receiving letters from Vital Comsquads to maintain a good quality of life for munications showing their new property The new Buena Regional Middle School officially was dedithose who call Buena Vista home. assessments for the 2010 tax year. Com- cated on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Hundreds of people There are countless other improvements pany representatives met with residents were on hand to attend a program and tour the new facility.

The building replaces the Cleary Middle School for students in that are being done to keep the Township ef- during January to discuss the revaluation sixth to eighth grades.. ficient and technologically up to date. We and answer questions. There are many th have maintained the same size staff for many variables in determining what your final tax bill mittee will be holding our 9 Annual Comedy years, even though there was more work to will be. Some of them will not be known until Relief Galathwhich is scheduled for Saturday, do. It is with deep regret that we had to con- July when the State Budget is approved with fig- February 20 at the Buena Tavern. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show begins at 8:00 pm. sider any layoffs for our small community. ures for local and school aid dollar amounts.

The $25 per person ticket price includes a We continue to look for opportunities to The revaluation is required by State Law and complete buffet dinner, musical entertainment share services.

In an attempt to do so we the Atlantic County Board of Taxation.

It has It was the ultimate White Christmas as two feet of snow blanbeen 20 years since the last one. As an example, by Frank Comparri III, Chinese auction, door keted all of Buena Vista Township. The most memorable formed a regional court, however there were storm since ‘96 or which ever one you remember best! The no takers except for Weymouth Township depending on the age of your home, owners prizes, and a complete 3 act comedy show. scene above is just a sampling of the beauty the snow brings after a year and a half of working with our could see their property tax assessment double There will be a cash bar. The show put on by to life neighboring communities. but, at the same time our 2010 tax rate is ex- ComedyWorks Entertainment features Host/MC proactive in anticipating cutbacks from the state The Township fought the new Septic System pected to be less than half of what the 2009 tax Joey Novick, along with Craig Carmean and and have already taken the following steps: Management rules that the Pinelands Commis- rate was. A property owner may actually see a Chris Rich. All three comedians are seasoned sion attempted to put forward. That would have decrease in their taxes. In other cases, a property professionals and are guaranteed to knock your Two full-time employees have been laid-off forced every homeowner and business with a owner’s taxes may stay about the same. Another socks off!

Anyone interested in coming to the Comedy from our Public Works Department. septic system in Buena Vista to pay for new staff example, if a property assessment should triple All Township Employees are contributing 7% and fees. We also fought the Pinelands from tak- in value since the last revaluation was done in Nite should contact Joan Stahl in the Mayor’s towards their healthcare benefits for the first ing over 6,000 acres of land from Buena Vista 1990 you will likely see a tax increase. The Office at 856-697-2100 or 609-561-5650 then time ever. property owners. In the end we were able to re- revaluation is based on the current market value press 8. Tables of 8 and 10 are available.

All proceeds benefit the Special Events ComSalary increases for Township employees duce that number down to 2,800 acres of im- of your property — meaning, if you were to sell mittee. have been kept minimal ranging between 2 to 2 1/2 percent for 2010.

Mileage charges that are reimbursed to Township employees who attend classes, conferences, or seminars have been reduced by one third.

We carry Primitive Signs, A complete energy audit has been done Lighted Country Houses, Kitchen for Township Hall, Public Works, and the Towels, Pot Holders, Iron Gifts, MLK Center. Our goal is to implement as Candles, Knick-knacks & More many changes as possible to save our taxpayers money.

Without knowing the changes that may Try our delicious home made or may not come from Trenton for many Jams, Jellies, Syrups, & months down the road, the Township Dressings from Lancaster, PA’s Committee may still have to make numer- Senator Jeff Van Drew swears in newly re-elected Township “Kitchen Kettle Village” ous course corrections as we proceed Committee members Chuck Chiarello and Teresa Kelly.

Teresa’s husband Joe (second from left) and mother Marion through 2010. We hear all the time that the Brosko (right) and Chuck’s wife Cheryl (second from right) Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday State of New Jersey is $8 billon in debt, joined the festivities at the front of the Township Meeting Room but the fact is, even if the state closed it 10 am to 4 pm doors tomorrow and no services were provided, pacted land. We are fighting the Atlantic County the state would still be $8 billion in debt. New Utilities Authority in their effort to make us pay ways must be found to either pay the state debt more for trash tipping fees and, of course, we 907 Main Ave., Richland, NJ 08350 • 856-697-1482 off or change the method in which we collect

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Impressions

Food For Thought

by Nance Piazza

by Jean Hecker

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But Ya’ Gotta Have Friends...

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ebruary~ This month always makes me think about Love and the people I care about. Warren Buffett , one of the richest men in the world during an interview once said something I will never forget: CNBC: “What is the Warren Buffett secret to success?”

Buffett: “If people get to my age and they have the people love them that they want to have love them, they’re successful.

It doesn’t make any difference if they’ve got a thousand dollars in the bank or a billion dollars in the bank… Success is really doing what you love and doing it well. It’s as simple as that. I’ve never met anyone doing that who doesn’t feel like a success.

And I’ve met plenty of people who have not achieved that and whose lives are miserable.”

I live by this rule, and I’m half this mans age. Labeled the black sheep, I never really ran with the pack, although I mingled with them, I always did my own thing and have enjoyed a lifetime of happiness because of it. I wasn’t a rebel and I had nothing to prove, I simply always went with my gut feeling, rather then what someone else may have thought I should be doing. Nay sayers, meant nothing to me, and never affected my beliefs or abilities in myself. I have always done what makes me happy and therefore believe that I create happiness around me. I never really thought beyond that, are you following me? I never really attributed a portion of my happiness to be derived from others, because I was taught that it was me that had to create my own happiness, but then...

I was having a conversation with my older sister the other night and we were discussing how some siblings have volatile relationships or virtually none at all. We talked about how we couldn’t understand how that could happen in families, because not only did we get along with each other, we have great relationships with two other siblings, our parents, our own families and all of the in-laws.. I spend so much of my time laughing from the endless stories, comments, text messages, etc.. that some days I’m surprised I get anything worth while done.

Later that night it occurred to me that it wasn’t just my family that delivered this kind of happiness into my life, it was other people, loads of people. The more I thought about it the longer the list got. I realized that although I really always do my own thing and hang pretty close to my family, all my

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friends and acquaintances {other kids parents, store clerks, managers, neighbors etc...} that I come in contact with regularly, everyday, right here in our community contribute tremendous amounts of support, enjoyment and happiness to my life everyday.

That’s a lot!

As I delved into the details of these thoughts, the smile on my face grew wider and I felt a rush of well-being. My editor and a couple of new friends I’ve recently made have nick-names for me that are so sweet and fun that every time I hear or read one, I can feel their fondness for me.

I have the same friends that I had 20 and 30 years ago, and ones filtered all in between. They are a phone call and a hug away. What can be better than that? I get regular text messages of jokes, fun comments, someone sharing a second or two of their day that made them think of me, or knew I’d appreciate the moment? How could I have gotten this lucky? My family knows how I feel, because I tell them, but it dawned on me that I never let all these other people know how much I appreciate them and just how much happiness they bring to my life. You all know who you are. And so— Thank you... thank you for making my life richer then any amount of money ever could.

I appreciate each and every one of you.

Just like Warren Buffett said, if you have the people that you want in your life love you, then you’re a success. I’m a really successful girl and a very lucky one.

Happy Valentines Day Everyone.

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think that “Greeting Cards” are one of the most unexpected pleasures in life..When I get one, it becomes a special little moment when I realize that someone out there really cares about me! My family seems to have loved greeting cards for they were a big part of every birthday, anniversary, or holiday. I recently found a box of cards that my dad had given to my mom throughout the years....some are those big, big cards like 12’‘ by 8’‘ big, and all in their own little boxes. They are so unique and strikingly beautiful with silk covered hearts, lace, and satin ribbons on them and heartwarming verses inside. I can just imagine my dad at a card store so many years ago, standing there, musing over the sentiments and taking his time to find the perfect card for his wife. There were a lot of Valentine Cards in the bunch and how wonderful to realize that my dad must have been quite the romantic! I even remember going with him to a store in Landisville right near the train tracks, to get the cards in one store, and then going next door to Lucchesi’s dress store. He and the owner would search for just the right gift for either mom’s birthday or for Christmas. One year it was a blouse, another year her favourite silk stockings, one year it was a lovely pink robe.., but Valentine’s Day was always a card and a box of candy...I remember that so well..I was always in awe of the big heart-shaped box!

Seems like there really is nothing like candy to make you feel special, and Valentine’s Day is the big day for chocolates! I like the old-fashioned atmosphere at “Barbera’s Chocolates” on Brewster Road.

Their selection of truffles is extraordinary!

I especially like the coconut truffles and the tiramisu truffles.. I also like the fact that I can pick out as much or as little as I want. I

Jean Hecker

also love the selection of chocolates at “Mary’s Hallmark Store” near Shop Rite on E. Landis Avenue.... a wonderful couple recently gave me a box of Mary’s assorted chocolates as a thank-you gift for a vacation I booked for them, and the chocolates were positively divine! Thank you Michele and Mark! So, here we are, another Valentine’s Day is on the way and this year I am definitely baking a chocolate cake. Here is a recipe for a “molten chocolate cake” that is just luscious! It is easy to make, comes out dense and creamy and just delicious. Be sure to make it for your favourite Valentine!

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OLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE

450’ oven 8 ounces plus 6 tablespoons butter 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate 6 yolks 6 whole eggs 3 cups powdered 1 cup flour

Melt the chocolate and butter together over a double boiler . Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together the yolks and whole eggs until light and fluffy,then slowly mix in powdered sugar.

Whisk this into the chocolate mixture then fold in the flour. Fill 12 greased non-stick muffin pan equally with the batter and refrigerate until ready to bake, or bake immediately. Bake in a preheated 450 degree F oven for 5 to 6 minutes from cold, or 4 to 5 minutes from room temperature. Turn out of tins immediately onto the plate. I hold a big serving platter on top of muffin tins and flip them over..Serve with fresh whipped cream or a good vanilla ice cream.

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Own this Paynton Manning Autographed Indianapolis Colts “Breaking Through Piece.” This unusual wall hanging measures 20” x 36” with a 28” x 44” frame. It is an autographed image of with half of an authentic Wilson football emerging through the front of the frame. Manning’s signature was witnessed by and Upper Deck Authenticated representative as part of UDA’s patented 5-step authentication process. The item is #99 of a total of 318 pieces created. It hasn’t been registered so you can register it in your own name. The owner is asking $5,999 for it. Call him at 856-6962202 for more info. Won’t last long!

Williams & Martinez Slug It Out in AC

by Steve Plevins

In a December match, fight fans in Atlantic City were treated to an excellent match at Boardwalk Hall. Sergio Martinez & Paul Williams came out slugging from the beginning and created their own little mini-war behind the Whatta’ brawl! Sergio Martinez & Paul Williams came out slugging and didn’t ropes. let up until it was over. PHOTO BY Ed Rodriquez Williams, the favorite, thought he was going to cruise to an easy victory, but not so fast! A much smaller, Martinez caught him off guard with his counter punch strategy, which made him every inch Williams equal. During the first round brawl, both fighters were knocked to the canvas.

The first four rounds looked even. Martinez displayed his mastery of “the sweet science of boxing,” while Williams steadily came at him.

In the later rounds, it look to be that Martinez bested Williams, by my count by one or two points, but when the decision was read, Williams came out the victor by a split decision.

In any event, fans at Boardwalk Hall enjoyed a terrific fight that was definitely worth the price of admission. The word was many fans found a replacement for the renown and now deceased, Arturo Gatti (that would be Martinez). The fight ended in a standing ovation for both athletes.

The Argentinean, Martinez, made it clear immediately that he is interested in a re-match. Should Williams go for it, the fight will be standing room only.

NJ Shipboard Volunteers Wanted To Sail on Tall Ship

Free training sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn to help sail NJ’s tall ship or to assist Bayshore Discovery Project’s educational mission. Starts Saturday, February 13, 2010. Continues on February 27, March 13, March 27* and April 10 from 8:30am - 3:00pm at A.J. MEERWALD’s home port, Bayshore Discovery Project, 2800 High Street (Bivalve), Port Norris, NJ. New Jersey’s tall ship, the A.J. MEERWALD, begins her 2010 sailing season in April and there are many opportunities available for people who want to get involved. Both those who enjoy being on the water, and those who have always wanted to try their sea legs, are welcome. No previous experience is necessary. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, although teens 14-17 may volunteer if accompanied by an adult. There is no upper age limit for volunteers. Call 856-785-2060 or email volunteer@bayshorediscovery.org to register or get further information.

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Who Brings Home the Bacon? ome of you out there might be old Nintendo junkies and if so, you might have played a game called, Tecmo Super Bowl. One of the first and maybe best football games ever made. In the game, the turnovers were huge momentum changers and would often be so devastating that it would be almost impossible to recover. Once fumbles or interceptions start, they came in bunches.

Watching the Saints-Vikings game (the REAL Super Bowl) I was reminded of that video game. The first half was some of the best football I have seen, but once the turnovers started they came in bunches.

The Viking could not recover from the fumbles or interceptions and the Saints were all over them. The Vikings were clearly the better team. There was never a point in the game, until the very end, where I believed that the Saints were in control.

The Vikings were playing better on both sides of the ball until they forgot how to hold onto the ball.

Anyone who knows me, is very aware of my feelings about Favre. For those of you who don’t, I am not a fan. Short and sweet.

It did not surprise me that, with the game on the line, Favre blew the game by rolling to his right, throwing off his back foot, across his body, across the field and into coverage.

Instead of that interception, he could have thrown the ball away or ran outta bounds or gone for the short pass on the near sideline. But that’s the price you pay with Favre. He is the Ultimate Gunslinger and there’s feast and famine.

Overtime was just a formality. The momentum had shifted to New Orleans and they did not look back. They won the coin toss and marched down the field, nailed a 40 yarder to win the game. Favre didn’t have a chance to get the ball to amend his mistake. I feel good for the city of New Orleans. The city deserves this and I wish them all the luck.

Quick sidebar, I am NOT a fan of the NFL overtime rules. Sudden death, I can live with that for the regular season, but when it is win or go home, I would rather both teams have a chance to win. Give each team at least two possessions or just simply play one more quarter. It just cheapens the game, in my opinion, to have a team get a good return from the kickoff, get one first down and kick a long field goal to win the game. I think it’s only fair that if you are playing for the chance to get to the Super Bowl, you get that last chance to fight for that chance.

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The first game had so many story lines, it was built for Hollywood. You had the Jets with their young rookie QB and their brash, confident rookie head coach. They played tough D and matched up well against the surprisingly pedestrian Colts offense. The same Colts who had played the Jets in week 16 without all their starters essentially let the Jets IN the playoffs. The Colts who were ridiculed for resting their starters. The Colts who had MVP Peyton leading the ship. For the first half of the game, the Jets were playing their type of game, keeping it close, wearing down the opposition. Midway through the third quarter, Peyton woke up.

He is the most cerebral quarterback I have ever seen. He was interviewed after the game and he said that he had a feeling what type of game plan the Jets would use.

He remembered a game against the Ravens a few years ago when Rex was the defensive coordinator and the scheme that they used during that game.

Once Manning realized the subtle changes, he blew the game wide open, putting the Jets down for the count. And by the way, all the fake Jets fans can put their Giants colors back on. I have never seen so many Jets fans in my life, I suspect that many of them were jealous Giants fans.

Shame on you.

So now we have to two best teams, records wise, meeting in the Super Bowl, first time since ’93. My heart is with the Saints but my brain says Colts.

The Saints had a hard time putting away Favre and the Vikings and had to depend on mistakes to win. Peyton does not make mistakes. The Saints D is good, but not as good as the one that the Jets had. Drew Brees is one of the most fiery QBs in the game, and I love it. He does get too fired up sometimes and that takes away from the flow of the offense. Peyton IS the offense.

He calls the plays and makes the adjustments. It will be a good game, but ultimately I am not going to bet against Peyton. Colts 31-Saints 20.

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Outlandos d’Amour by “Big Rick” Cahall

Big Rick Cahall

Big Rick is a local Radio Talk Show Host 92.1FM ( Friday Nites 11pm - 1am 856-696-0092 ), a former Marine , a Drummer for local bands for almost 3 decades , a Stand Up Comic for the past 5 years and smattering of Acting Stage / Film since high school …

Valentine’s Day Means As Much to Men As It Does to Women!

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h , St Valentines Day . Hello old friend .

How many holidays of yours have I endured and sometimes enjoyed greatly.

Some VERY Greatly !! That waitress in Newport Beach … But I digress .

For you historians out there , early Christian martyrs were named Valentine . To an Agnostic this means SQUAT . Again I digress …

This holiday means as much to us men as to the ladies . But Rick how can you say this ???

Easy , I say a lot of stupid things but this isn’t one of them. Listen and learn kiddies .

Anything that is INCREDIBLY important to our women , BETTER be the same to us guys or we will be spending time with our PS3 or playing with our WII ! ( not that you silly people !! ) So this month I want to let you in on some of the best Films & Songs for this day of Amore. Some of these are my favorites and some ARE just a consensus. They are not ranked nor in any order .

FILMS : Forgetting Sarah Marshall , Titantic , P.S. I Love You , He’s Just Not That Into You , As Good As It Gets , Chasing Amy , Tin Cup , Love Actually , What Women Want , Ghost , Notting Hill , 50 First Dates , Groundhog Day , When Harry Met Sally , Juno , Knocked Up. Maybe not your conventional TITLES mind you but a list none the less.

If you haven’t seen any of these , do check them out . Great or cute , touching love stories in each one.

Some that didn’t make the cut : Fatal Attraction , My Bloody Valentine , Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer , Seven , Basic Instinct , Indecent Proposal , Natural Born Killers … Not all can make list…

SONGS: Possession-Sarah McLachlin , Against All Odds-Phil Collins , Torn-Natalie Imbruglia , My Heart Will Go On-Celine Dion , Everything I DoBryan Adams , Purple Rain-Prince , Take My Breath Away-Berlin , Faithfully-Journey , Wicked Game-Chris Issac , Wonderful Tonight-Eric Clapton , And I Love Her - Beatles , First Time Ever I saw Your Face-Roberta Flack , A Woman’s Worth-Alicia Keys , Maybe I’m Amazed-Paul McCartney , Aint No Sunshine-Bill Withers , Nuthin Compares 2 U-Prince/Sinead O’Connor , I’ll Stand by You-Chrissy Hynde.

Once again a list , but not THE LIST. If you

havent heard any of these , give them a try and you will appreciate them. Or not.

Some that didn’t make the cut : I Too Sexy Right Said Fred , Darling Nikki-Prince , Before He Cheats-Carrie Underwood , She Hates Me-Puddle Of Mudd , Can I Get A - Jay Z , Lady Is A Tramp-Frank Sinatra , Justify My Love-Madonna , You Oughta Know-Alanis Morrisette , If I Didn’t Love-Squeeze , Blame It-Jamie Foxx , Love The One You’re With-Stephen Stills … Cant please everyone.

Its time for a new feature .

Big Rick’s Picks New Band: Them Crooked Vultures. Sort of a SuperGroup if you will. Josh Hommes ( Queens of the Stone Age ) , Dave Grohl ( Foo Fighters , Nirvana ) & John Paul Jones ( Oh just a little band known as Led Zeppelin ). First single “ New Fang “ is screaming on your Modern / AOR Rock stations.

New Film : Sherlock Holmes , well worth the admission price in these economic times.

Robert Downey Jr : a modern day master thespian. ( Thespian people , geez … ).

New DVD Rental: Inglourious Basterds by Quentin Tarrantino . Please , its Tarrantino .

New Tour: Soundgarden Reunites . Awesome grunge GODS …

New Series: Fringe ( FOX ) & Bored to Death ( HBO ) New Car: Dodge Challenger , HOLY …. !

New Comedy Star : Zach Galifianakis ( The Hangover ) Best Local Bar: The Rail ( Richland NJ ) and also The Watering Hole ( Mays Landing ) Best Local Blog: T h e A n g r y R e p o r t e r. B l o g s p o t . c o m (LousGazetteBlog.blogspot.com, of course) Best New Independent Film: Sorrow Hill (GrindHouse Pictures ) Makes you forget Paranormal Activity …

Greatest Writer : Sarah Palin , best since Christopher Marlowe … ugh …She sounds even dumber in print …Its not a woman thing at all; she’s just an idiot .

Well , I’ll see you next month . Thanks for spending time with me.

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We ventured out into the community to find married couples, in love long ago, maybe still... in love today. Did he remember what she was wearing on that first date? How he felt then, how he feels now. Was he the man of her dreams? Was he romantic, is he? Is life together continually enamored with love? Did either of them realize that those first few enchanting moments were a captivating beginning to a lifetime together?

We asked— and I think you might be surprised as to what we found out. The mysteries that have shrouded the feelings of love, how it happens and takes on a life of its own between two people I believe, will always be a mystery... and the very best kind that life can offer. We randomly selected 5 couples based on nothing. The only requirement was that they were married 10 years or more.

I started with Rick and Tracy Fifer who reside in Newfield with their two children. They have been married 18 years— but how sweet is this?

They met at the skating rink when they were 13 years old and have been together ever since. I asked Rick if they were steady the whole time and he said, “Long times on, and really short time off, but somehow— always together.” Their official grown-up first date was when they were 16 and 17. They went out to the Columbia for dinner, they remember it well.

Tracy says, “I didn’t want him to spend a lot of money so I ordered spaghetti and meatballs, it was the cheapest thing on the menu, even though I didn’t like pasta.” She laughs, looking at Rick she continues, “And he ordered steak and potatoes and....”

Rick chimes in looking at his wife, “I was eatin’; it was a really good time.” both he and Tracy smiling at one another sharing a long-ago treasured memory. Tracy and Rick take mini overnight trips and Rick planned one of Tracy’s recent elaborate birthday parties completely on his own. These two people laughed and joked with one another the entire time I interviewed them. It was apparent that the Union between them was as natural as breathing.

Rocco and Dawn Belfiore were our second couple. They also reside in Newfield, have been married 18 years and have two children. She was 16, he was 22 when they began dating. That did not make her father particularly happy. They actually met as children in Sunday school and Dawn was the neighborhood babysitter, so in reality they knew each other for years. Dawn recalls that she and Rocco had attended a wedding, not as a couple, but while there had a few dances and conversations and Rocco asked her out.

“We went to a Billiards hall for our first date.” says Dawn. “I learned to play pool that night, and Rocco gave me a respectful peck-kiss goodnight, it was very sweet.” she adds.

Rocco, looking at his wife, and making an hour-glass motion with his hands says, “Dawn was wearing jeans that were tight all the way down to her ankles and little white sneakers, with a pretty top and big hair, she looked gorgeous.”

Dawn smiles and says, “You remember that?”

Dawn and Rocco enjoy anytime they can sneak away together to go for a ride anywhere. They would prefer eating at home alone together rather than going out, and Rocco will whisk Dawn away once in a while for an overnight bed and breakfast.

This couple seems genuinely content being married to one another for life.

Our third couple was John and Anne Marie Renn. They reside in Buena, with their son and two nieces. They have been married for 11 years.

This couple met when they were 17 and 18. They never really had an official first date; they usually were out in groups and just did stuff as they put it.

They became a couple quite by accident.

Taking subtle notice of one another during a couple of encounters, forces they can’t seem to explain kept drawing them together, and thank goodness for that. These two people couldn’t be more well-suited for one another. Their words seem to flow together. They would prefer to be with one another and do most everything together. They are competitive, no matter what the challenge or sport.

John says, “Call it fate, call it whatever you want, I can’t actually put it into words what I felt,

February, 2010 or how I feel about Ann Marie, it just happened, and that’s that.” Ann Marie standing behind John, making lunch, smiles and nods in agreement. The love knot in this house was so tightly wound it was unexplainable.

Next we interviewed Brian and Stacey Carroll.

This couple resides in Buena Vista with their two children and have been married 10 years. This couple was a little different. Brian was 30yrs old when he met Stacey, she was 23. They remember their first date fondly.

“We went to the Lone-Star restaurant and we were talking and getting to know one another eating our salads. At some point we looked down at each other’s food and noticed that we had both pushed the exact same vegetables in our salads off to the side.” said Brian. “We knew then,” he added looking at his wife fondly.”

Stacey starts to tell the story of their wedding, but must stop as she begins to cry. “It was the most beautiful day.” she says, looking at her husband with tears in her eyes.

They were married less than one year after their first date. At one point she takes off her wedding ring to show her daughter the inscription in it.

When she puts it back on, Stacey outstretches her hand to Brian and he twists the ring around her finger.

I asked what that was about and Stacey says, “He has to re-lock it every time I take it off.” How sweet was that? This is an extremely playful couple. Stacey lavishes affection on Brian and verbally declares her love for him throughout the interview. Brian returns Stacey’s affections with the way he looks at her. It was beautiful. The atmosphere around this couple was lighthearted and fun, the love was apparent.

The last couple I interviewed was Frank and Debbie Farside. They reside in Vineland with their kids and a grandchild. This couple reminds me of two solid pillars that stand together holding up a foundation of love~ in perfect formation. They have been married for 22 years. They met as cashiers working next to each other in Shoprite, right here in Vineland.

“He was a really nice guy,” says Debbie, and when he asked me out, I said yes.” They were 18 and 19. Their first date was at the Olympia Restaurant. They couldn’t recall a lot of details from the date, but within 6 months of that night, they were engaged to be married, wedding ring and all.

Can you say: Real love that just happens?

Amazing! I asked Frank, how he knew? How could a 19 year old boy decide that this girl he is seeing is the one?

Sitting on the couch next to wife, his hand comfortably resting behind and around her, he looks at her and says, “ I just knew.” with every conviction in his voice that I’ve ever heard a man speak with. He looked backed to me, and then always back to his wife when speaking about her, “Debbie’s honest, you always know where you stand with her, I like that.”

While I sat there talking with Debbie and Frank, they laughed and reminisced about past and present. When I would ask them a question they would look at one another and not speak, yet I felt like they spoke volumes. Language seemed to flow between them without words, if that makes sense. Their marriage felt secure, natural and untouchable, like it was meant to be from the very beginning.

What we found was that none of our couples longed for the days when they first started their journey together, nor did they need the children gone to continue their relationship.

These marriages seem to function under any circumstance that life presents and our couples seemed puzzled by the question of possibly needing alone time, or any other kind of time to be together. The answer to that was: We are always together and were good.

We also concluded that relationships that began in the teen years, when “love” was at its purest— flourished and became lifelong—a time when most young people are told that their relationships and love affairs are just infatuation and discouraged from finding substance within them. How wonderful to discover that the mysteries of genuine love, people meant for each other... and happily married couples, are still out there. Happy Valentines Day everyone.

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What’s Our Sputnik?

Washinton Report

By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN

by Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02)

Published: January 16, 2010, The New York Times Editor’s Note: Unlike most talk show hosts, bloggers, commentators and writers,Thomas Friedman is an award wining columnist who actually travels the world and gets a first hand view of what’s going on. His common sense insights are a must to read. I felt this one especially important.

Dick Cheney says President Obama is “trying to pretend that we are not at war” with terrorists. There is only one thing I have to say about that: I sure hope so.

Frankly, if I had my wish, we would be on our way out of Afghanistan not in, we would be letting Pakistan figure out which Taliban they want to conspire with and which ones they want to fight, we would be letting Israelis and Palestinians figure out on their own how to make peace, we would be taking $100 billion out of the Pentagon budget to make us independent of imported oil — nothing would make us more secure — and we would be reducing the reward for killing or capturing Osama bin Laden to exactly what he’s worth: 10 cents and an autographed picture of Dick Cheney.

Am I going isolationist? No, but visiting the greater China region always leaves me envious of the leaders of Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, who surely get to spend more of their time focusing on how to build their nations than my president, whose agenda can be derailed at any moment by a jihadist death cult using exploding underpants.

Could we just walk away? No, but we must change our emphasis. The “war on terrorists” has to begin by our challenging the people and leaders over there. If they’re not ready to take the lead, to speak out and fight the madness in their midst, for the future of their own societies, there is no way we can succeed. We’ll exhaust ourselves trying. We’d be better off just building a higher wall.

As the terrorism expert Bruce Hoffman noted in an essay in The Washington Post: “In the wake of the global financial crisis, Al Qaeda has stepped up a strategy of economic warfare. ‘We will bury you,’ Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev promised Americans 50 years ago. Today, Al Qaeda threatens: ‘We will bankrupt you.’ ” And they will.

Our presence, our oil dependence, our endless foreign aid in the Middle East have become huge enablers of bad governance there and massive escapes from responsibility and accountability by people who want to blame all their troubles on us. Let’s get out of the way and let the moderate majorities there, if they really exist, face their own enemies on their own. It is the only way they will move. We can be the wind at their backs, but we can’t be their sails. There is some hope for Iraq and Iran today because their moderates are fighting for themselves.

Has anyone noticed the most important peace breakthrough on the planet in the last two years? It’s right here: the new calm in the Strait of Taiwan. For decades, this was considered the most dangerous place on earth, with Taiwan and China pointing missiles at each other on hair triggers. Well, over the past two years, China and Taiwan have reached a quiet rapprochement — on their own. No special envoys or shuttling secretaries of state. Yes, our Navy was a crit-

ical stabilizer. But they worked it out. They realized their own interdependence. The result: a new web of economic ties, direct flights and student exchanges.

A key reason is that Taiwan has no oil, no natural resources. It’s a barren rock with 23 million people who, through hard work, have amassed the fourth-largest foreign currency reserves in the world. They got rich digging inside themselves, unlocking their entrepreneurs, not digging for oil. They took responsibility. They got rich by asking: “How do I improve myself?” Not by declaring: “It’s all somebody else’s fault. Give me a handout.”

When I look at America from here, I worry. China is now our main economic partner and competitor. Sure, China has big problems. Nevertheless, I hope Americans see China’s rise as the 21st-century equivalent of Russia launching the Sputnik satellite — a challenge to which we responded with a huge national effort that revived our education, infrastructure and science and propelled us for 50 years. Unfortunately, the Cheneyites want to make fighting Al Qaeda our Sputnik. Others want us to worry about some loopy remark Senator Harry Reid made about the shade of Obama’s skin.

Well, what is our national project going to be? Racing China, chasing Al Qaeda or parsing Harry? Of course, to a degree, we need to both race China and confront Al Qaeda — but which will define us?

“Our response to Sputnik made us better educated, more productive, more technologically advanced and more ingenious,” said the Johns Hopkins foreign policy expert Michael Mandelbaum. “Our investments in science and education spread throughout American society, producing the Internet, more students studying math and people genuinely wanting to build the nation.”

And what does the war on terror give us?

Better drones, body scanners and a lot of desultory T.S.A. security jobs at airports.

“Sputnik spurred us to build a highway to the future,” added Mandelbaum. “The war on terror is prompting us to build bridges to nowhere.”

We just keep thinking we can do it all — be focused, frightened and frivolous. We can’t. We don’t have the money. We don’t have the time.

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The Aviation Industry and South Jersey’s Future: An Update ne year ago, I discussed how it was imperative our region look for opportunities to strengthen and expand new and emerging industries that could provide significant revenues and create local high-paying jobs. While tourism, gaming, agriculture, fishing, manufacturing and small businesses will always have a measurable role to play, there needs to be more diversification of our workforce to ensure South Jersey’s short-term recovery and long-term economic growth. Back then I signaled out the aviation industry as having deep roots already in the region. There has been significant advancements that will make the aviation sector a key part of our local economy for decades to come.

In the past twelve months, we have seen considerable investment made at the Atlantic City International Airport. With an overall economic impact of $464 million, the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) has moved aggressively to promote greater tourism to the region. They have actively engaged the airlines, consumers and local residents to market ACY as the attractive alternative to Philadelphia, securing Canadian-based West Jet to complement existing air services provided by Spirit Airlines and AirTran. And they have continued to partner with me and state officials to secure critical funding for projects including expanding the terminal and improving safety operations. It is clear ACY continues to move forward with each passing year.

Likewise, we have seen tangible progress in establishing the premier location for aviation research and development in conjunction with the FAA Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township. The men and women of the FAA Tech Center are charged with modernizing the nation’s antiquated air traffic control system while improving safety and security of aviation travel.

Dubbed the Next Generation Air Transportation System (“NextGen”), Congress is considering legislation that will provide over $13 billion in federal funding to accelerate its implementation. In October, we broke ground on the infrastructure for the long-planned NextGen Aviation Research & Technology Park (www.nextgenaviationpark.org) on the grounds of the FAA Tech Center which will enable private firms to enter into agreements with the FAA to engage in research projects and access stateof-the-art federal laboratories. It will create an estimated 2,000 local high-wage positions while serving as a force multiplier for job creation in support services and local businesses. Unquestionably, this is a winwin arrangement for our region, the state of New Jersey, and all persons who travel via the aviation network.

The growth of the aviation industry, however, is not limited to 2009. In the first

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weeks of 2010, we have already heard that Boeing – a leader in aviation – will be locating some of its post-production work to upgrade Chinook helicopters for the U.S. Army at the Millville Airport. Bringing 100 new jobs to the community, the modifications planned for the helicopters over the next four years are critical for keeping our troops safe in Afghanistan. I strongly felt it was important for South Jersey to have a greater support role in providing for our men and women in uniform and worked with Boeing, the Secretary of the Army and the Delaware River and Bay Authority, who operates the airport, to ensure these modifications are completed locally.

Clearly there is an established base for the aviation industry in South Jersey, already employing thousands of residents at the FAA Tech Center and ACY and fostering tens of millions of dollars in economic revenue to the region. Additional growth of the industry must be encouraged and should be supported at all levels of government. I will continue to work with local, state and federal entities to identify additional partnerships with private business that can promote significant economic and job creation opportunities in our area.

Sanders on Supreme Court Campaign Finance Ruling

WASHINGTON- Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court today overturned decisions that had curbed corporate campaign contributions: “The ruling is going to open the flood gates for the largest corporations to spend unlimited resources electing those candidates who represent their interests.

The ruling will, to a significant degree, give control of the political process in the United States to the wealthiest and most powerful institutions in the world and the candidates who support their agenda. Instead of democracy being about one-person one-vote, it will now be about the size of a company’s bank account. The answer, in my view, is that Congress must move forward aggressively for public funding of elections,” Sanders said.

In a 5 to 4 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, justices overruled a 1990 decision that upheld restrictions on corporate spending to support or oppose political candidates.

The ruling also junked part of a 2003 decision that upheld the central provisions of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law.

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From the State House

By Jeff Van Drew

NJ Senator, 1st Legislative District

Real People Can Affect Laws

Stories of Local Constituents Who Changed New Jersey, Pt. 1 f you don’t believe that real people in Cumberland County, living real lives with everyday struggles, can and do help change the laws governing New Jersey, I invite you to read this column – the first of two — which is about several such constituents of mine who have, over the past several years, truly have made a difference – and have done so by dedicating their lives to changing laws so others might be spared their grief and pain.

My Assembly colleagues, Nelson Albano and Matt Milam and I have been very fortunate to meet many people who care so much about the many issues facing New Jersey in general and Cumberland County in particular that they have come to us with ideas for making life better – and in the case of those you will soon read about, safer – for all of us. They have the energy, fortitude and total commitment to bring us these good suggestions, and have truly made a difference. So often, they – not the highly placed “big shots” – are the true catalysts for change, and we are blessed to have them work with us. This column is the first of two about such remarkable people.

Nelson Albano and Michael’s Law. In December, 2001, before he was elected to his first term in the state Assembly, Nelson’s 19year-old son, Michael, was killed by a drunk driver with four previous drunken driving convictions. Nelson came to me with a suggestion – legislation, which I eventually sponsored, that would keep repeat drunk drivers out of their vehicles. I agreed, and together, we wrote Michael’s Law which considerably stiffened the penalties for those convicted of repeat drunken driving offenses, including a mandatory 180-day term of imprisonment without being eligible to participate in a work release program. Because Nelson worked so tirelessly with me on this bill, including eloquent testimony before the Assembly vote, I asked him to apply his talents to public office and suggested he run for a seat in the Assembly. He agreed and in the years since he won his first election, he has demonstrated the same energy and commitment to other issues that have helped change the face of our state and Assemblyman Matt Milam and I are proud to call him a valued colleague.

Lisa Miles and Skinner’s Law. Lisa lost her father, Lawrence Skinner, in November 2003, in a hit-and-run accident when he was struck by a tri-axle dump truck and killed instantly while working on the Brandiff Avenue bridge in Millville. Rather than just feel the unbearable pain of this tragedy, she, like Nelson Albano, decided that the law – this time that which governs hit-and-run deaths (there were 43 on New Jersey roads in 2001) – should be improved so that others might be spared a fate similar to that of her father. She, too, asked me to sponsor legislation to stiffen the penalties for this crime. I did, and it was Lisa’s commitment and hard work with me in both the Assembly and Senate, that was instrumental in the creation of Skinner’s Law. Today, anyone convicted of knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death, faces a maximum of 10 years in

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prison and a fine of up to $150,000. The law was also changed from a 3rd degree to a 2nd degree crime. Everyone has Lisa Miles to thank for creating this significant deterrent, and I pleased that she continues to work with Assemblymen Albano and Milam and me.

Diane and Ron Stretch and Anna’s Law. In May, 2007, 91-year-old Anna Thompson, Diane’s grandmother, was savagely beaten to death, then stabbed, in her home by a 13 ½year-old girl who then proceeded to watch television. She was convicted of murder but can be released in less than 10 years, despite being found guilty of this horrific and heinous crime, because under New Jersey law, she is considered a juvenile. Quite rightly, Diane and Ron believe that juveniles convicted of crimes so heinous, so cruel, so terrible should be tried on adult murder charges, and they came to Assemblyman Albano and me to ask us to introduce legislation authorizing the court to try juveniles as adults when they are charged with crimes as cruel as the murder of Anna Thompson. We wrote Anna’s Law and since its introduction, Diane and Ron have made its passage their passion so that others might be spared the pain of crimes similar to that against Anna Thompson, and they, too, continue to work with Assemblymen Albano and Milam and me for the adoption of this measure.

Next month, you’ll read about three more families who have made a similar difference in the face of tragedy, grief and pain.

Salmon Re-Elected President of NARUC’s Commissioners Emeritus

WASHINGTON– For the ninth straight year, Dr. Edward H. Salmon, a former State utility regulator, was elected President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ Commissioners Emeritus organization.

Formed in 1979, the Commissioners Emeritus program represents former State public utility commissioners from around the country. It serves as a resource and network of experience for NARUC, its officers and members.

Dr. Salmon served six years as a State utility regulator and three years as President of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.

During that time he became a highly active member of NARUC, and served as Vice President, President of Great Lakes Conference (16 states), Chairman of NARUC Executive Committee, and Founder of the Washington Action Committee.

In addition, Dr. Salmon served on the Board of Directors for the National Regulatory Research Institute and National Society of Rate of Return Analysts. Prior to his regulatory career, Dr. Salmon spent 26 years in government as a former Mayor, Freeholder Director, State Legislator, and a member of the Governor’s Cabinet.

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Rightly So

Lynn Marie, a social activist and member of the NJ Green Party provides tax and financial clinics (pro bono) for the growing number of NJ's working poor. A Certified Public Accountant, she holds a masters degree in business administration. You may contact her at REDDANCPA@AOL.com. Her blog is www.nottheview.blogspot.com.

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NJ Citizens Donate Voting Equipment to Smithsonian Declare State a Monarchy

“Welcome to the WURST state.”

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ate Thursday night NJ residents, in a 7,561,234 to one vote, decided to surrender to its long-time captor, the political party boss. The news came on the heels of a mass reading of the book, The Soprano State (which has already been blamed for the run on Paxil).

This New York Times bestseller, by investigative reporters Bob Ingle and Sandy McClure, details the corruption that has permeated NJ politics for over 3 decades, plundering its citizens into a lifetime of debt, inequality, and involuntary servitude.

Marian Bloomers, Citizen Spokesperson said “The outrageous orgy both Republicans and Democrats have enjoyed – thanks to the party boss – has left NJ a hump dump of smoldering instability.

Reached for comment, Governor Chris Christie was heard to say “You mean I’m out?

Whew! I mean turning NJ around is like trying to tap dance with a Woolly Mammoth at a tea party.”

Long-time NJ resident Joseph Schmalgowitz said “It’s just easier if we give up now.

Why fight any longer? It’s clear we haven’t had any say in what goes on in NJ for over 30 years. What got me (from The Soprano State) was when I read John Bennett III (Republican Senator, Monmouth County) who gained fame for raking in salaries from eight separate government entities (over $200,000/year plus pension $100,000/year) in addition to billing

“It’s just easier if we give up now.

Why fight any longer? It’s clear we haven’t had any say in what goes on in NJ for over 30 years over $5 million for work his law firm performed at the same time and in the same towns that he was municipal attorney (one being Marlboro). As Senate co-president, Bennett issued a senate birthday proclamation to a developer in Marlboro who was described (p. 166) as part ‘of the scum at the bottom of most NJ political barrels’ and who was indicted for paying bribes in excess of $140,000!”

An exhausted Pamela Klinesmithberg of Little Egg Harbor summed it up best “I’ve worked three jobs for the past 6 years so this comes as such a relief. No longer will I have to lie to my eight year old telling him hard work and honesty is the key to success. I mean when I read (on page 141): ‘The NJ legal system is headed, of course, by the NJ Supreme Court, mostly composed of lawyers with political connections but little prior judicial experience, the court effectively makes it own laws and orders them carried out, thus acting as all three arms of government. Seemingly few justices have read the state constitution and if they did, they didn’t understand it. The result is seven unelected,

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largely unknown political appointees controlling housing and education and all manner of other elements of daily life [and] who have managed to restore ‘taxation without representation’ I said, let’s just hurry up and surrender”.

Word of the news spread quickly. NJ State Senators beamed with excitement at the thought of not having to “misappropriate the truth about the misallocation of money.”

One Senator from the Jersey Shore remarked: “Now when I go to Sunday services with my wife and kids, I can relax that I won’t (literally) be damned to hell.”

Political, excuse me, royal patronage flourished for no-bid contracts including velvet robes, diamond-studded scepters, moat construction, and, of course, signs. We need new signs! Those entering the state, renamed - We Under Royalty Serve Thee – will be greeted: “Welcome to the WURST state.”

Camden, a favorite cash cow that’s been milked onto life support, is known as one of the top crime-laden cities in the nation. It’s going from worst to WURST. At the soon-to-be scheduled burning of the state constitution (which no one has paid attention to anyway), proclamations being considered include: (1) Putting Loyalists at Local Authorities on triple pay in order to submit layout and design plans for redecoration of their “palaces”.

(2) Summoning all fair maidens for harem consideration (Note: girls from the reality show Jersey Shore need not apply).

(3) Renaming of roadways: (a) Garden State will become Patronage Parkway; (b) NJ Turnpike will become WURST Roadway; (c) Atlantic City Expressway will become Loser Lane; (d) Any roads with the following numbers will become revenue producers: 1, 9, 15, 18, 21, 27, 30, 34, 35, 36, 38, 45, 50, 52, 55, 58, 72, 78, 80, 81, 90, 95, 195, 295, 520, 537, 547 and 601. (e) All roads will lead to nowhere (no change here).

Reached for comment, President Obama remarked “I will work hard to gain the support of the WURST people.”

There’s little clarity on how the monarchy – in the long term - will pay for its planned extravagances, and like most governments that are controlled by a few, that myopic vision will probably lead to its downfall. Under both Republican and Democrat – that is essentially one party – one boss – the WURST state will undoubtedly crash into bankruptcy, especially as its “servants” exit and the “source” income diminishes down to those who are receiving it.

And when that happens, all the king’s horses and all the king’s men won’t be able to put the hump-dump back together again.

Lynn Petrovich, Copyright 2010

Mr. Hollis is a retired USAF Senior NCO, Historian and aviation businessman.

National Advisory Council member of the black leadership network Project 21.

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By Jimmie Hollis

Honey, Let’s Go To The Mall!

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he words, “Honey lets go to the mall,” can strike fear and foreboding in the hearts of many brave men.

Some can be very resourceful when asked to accompany their mates into the “Valley of The Malls.” I know men who haven’t had a brilliant thought in years who come up with excuses that border on sheer genius.

I think installed at the entrance of every mall is a container of odorless and colorless gas that affects men differently then women when inhaled. For women, the gas energizes them and they develop what is known as the “mall walk.” Men find it very difficult to keep up with them after they enter the mall. For men, it creates an air of boredom, angst, their feet began to hurt and they wonder just how many more shoe stores they can take.

Inside the mall are numerous stores all selling the same merchandise. Fortunately in some malls there are bookstores and maybe tool sections that can give men a brief respite. And how about locating the restrooms in some malls? Many are cleverly hidden and even when you find a directional sign pointing to them the long walk down barren hallways can be a bit disconcerting. And sometimes after you make that trek, it is not at all surprising to find an “Out of Order” sign posted on one or both facilities.

But my biggest pet peeve about most malls is that there isn’t enough seating outside in the hallways and corridors. The few benches provided by some malls are small and poorly located. But for the most part, men with aching feet and backs can’t find any place to sit and rest while waiting on their mates to shop. Men can tell you that it isn’t so bad holding bags and waiting if

you can find adequate seating to take a load off. However I must commend a few malls that have provided nice seating in their malls, some even provide a TV set for entertainment for shopping-weary souls. But they are few.

Then there are the ever-present mall crowds….what joy! As much as I dislike crowds I suck it up and go when asked to by my wife. Unless you’re married, you won’t understand that reasoning. I do be-

I think installed at the entrance of every mall is a container of odorless and colorless gas that affects men differently then women when inhaled.

lieve that all mall crowds look the same…dazed. Makes me wonder if there is a “Mall Crowd Rental Agency” out there renting crowds to all the malls. And it seems their only purpose is to fill the mall hallways and push and jostle you. And it does not matter where you stand in a mall store you are in someone’s way.

Lastly, the food courts. It’s always interesting to watch crowds of people fighting over a few sticky tables. Once you get a table, it becomes necessary to stuff a case of napkins under one leg of the table to keep it from rocking. And the food, well, lets just say not even the gas inhaled at the entrance of the mall can make some of it taste good. But the malls remain a big draw, so we who are coerced, dragged or threatened by our “loved ones” to enter these places can see no light at the end of the tunnel in the New Year.

Beth Israel Hosts 43rd Annual Brotherhood & Sisterhood Service

VINELAND, NJ—Clergy from the Vineland Ministerim will come together with the area faith community in the spirit of unity as Beth Israel Congregation will host the 43rd Annual Brotherhood & Sisterhood Service, on Friday, February 5, at 7 p.m., at the synagogue, 1015 E. Park Ave., Vineland.

The service, the oldest continuously held ecumenical service of its kind in New Jersey, will feature guest speaker Ralph Vallone, Jr., Esq., an attorney who has practiced as a member of the Puerto Rico and federal bars since 1972. The topic of Vallone’s address will be “Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother.”

This service started when, in the darkness of the escalating conflict in Vietnam, Rabbi Dr. Murray Kohn, now Rabbi Emeritus of Beth Israel Congregation, began a prayerful striving for unity with the inception of the Brotherhood Shabbat Service. This service of prayer and local unity has become a spiritual fixture within Vineland

and the surrounding area.

An offering of canned or dry goods is requested which will help stock the local food pantry and will be distributed to the less fortunate members of the Vineland community. Monetary may be made directly to the Cumberland County Hunger Appeal.

Vallone is, or has been, a member of the American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Society of Law and Medicine, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Institute for Notary Law. The author of a book on medical malpractice and the novel Second Vision (Penguin, 1995), he has biographical entries in the Martindale-Hubbell law directory and Who’s Who in Legal America.

The service is open to the community and refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the Beth israelCongregation office at (856) 691-0852.

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CC Library Photo Winners

First Place in the Animal Attraction Juried Photography Exhibition at the Cumberland County Library was awarded to Richard Bacon for his photograph, the Introduction. Second Place was awarded to Michael B. 2nd PlaceWinner: Michael B. Shuelker 1st PlaceWinner: Richard Bacon Schuelke for his photograph, Momma Cat and Simba. The judges were Bob Cervini and Rachel Cobb. The exhibition will be on display through March. Cumberland County Library is located at 800 E. Commerce St. (Route 49), Bridgeton. Call 856-453-2210 ext. 101 for further information.

Cats & Dogs

Ken Galipeau and Carol Titus were back at the Cumberland County Library by popular demand in January. The kids loved them in December and the library brought them back for a repeat performance. Ken and Carol will spun tales and sang songs about everyone’s favorite pets- cats and dogs.

4-H News

It’s Off to Winter Camp

Fifteen 4-H Teen Council members attended 4-H Winter Camp January 8-10 at the Lindley G. Cook 4H Camp in Branchville, New Jersey. This three-day teen camping program provided a triple educational experience for 4-H’ers by combining leadership training, recreation activities and outdoor sports. Teens learn about food preparation as they prepared and served five meals during the weekend. Get acquainted and group interaction activities were planned for Friday evening. All 4-H campers are active members of Cumberland’s 4-H Teen Council.

Pictured above: Cumberland 4-H members who attended 4-H Winter Camp at the L.G. Cook 4-H Camp are pictured in front of the Nature Center in Branchville (Sussex County). Front row (left to right) Brooke Mounts, Meagan Curry, Courtney Ewing, Katie Dobrosky, Brittany Weir, Colleen Curry, Tabitha Camp and Contessa Ketterer. Back row (left to right) Anne Timmreck, Sami Mason, Kelsey Burns, Sarah Pagliughi, Rachel Robbins and Megan Russo.

County 4-H Member of the Year

Freeholder Jane Jannarone (right), liaison to the Cumberland 4-H Program congratulates Samantha Mason (left) of Vineland as the 2009 Cumberland County 4-H Member of the Year. Samantha is a member of the 4-H Teen Council and the Hoof Beats 4-H Club. Samantha has been an active member in the 4-H horse leadership and public speaking project areas for the past 12 years. She attended the 4-H CitizenshipWashington Focus Conference in 2007 and was selected to represent New Jersey at 2008 National 4-H Youth Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. Samantha has been chosen or has qualified to take part in many state events including horse show, horse bowl, horse judging, trial ride, hippology and presentations.

Woman’s Club News

February, 2010

Woman’s Club Entertained by Troubadours

Recently members of the Woman’s Club of Vineland joined with the Franciscan Troubadours to entertain the residents at Baker House Assisted Living Residence. The Troubadours are a group of volunteers who entertain once a month at nursing homes and assisted living residences by singing popular old tunes to and with the residents. They are always looking for volunteers willing to spend an hour each month to join in the fun.

For more information call Grace Quick at 692-3519. For more information concerning the Woman’s Club of Vineland call 825-8583 or visit the website at www.womansclubofvineland.net. Above: Norene Ritter leads the Troubadours entertaining the residents at Baker House Assisted Living Residence.

Palace of Depression Updates

The Woman’s Club of Vineland, a member of General Federation of Women’s Clubs, held their Business Meeting on Monday, January 11th. . The speaker at this meeting was Kevin Kirschner. He works for the City of Vineland in the Licenses and Inspections Department. He is rebuilding the Palace of Depression on Mill Road. The original Depression Palace was built by George Daynor from 1929 through 1932 from junk and auto parts which were found on the 4 acre property that he bought for $4 when he first came to Vineland. The palace had 200,000 visitors until it closed in the late 1950’s. Mr. Kirschner started this project in 2000, but didn’t actually lay any bricks and blocks until 2005. Baring any vandalism, he expects to finish it in the next three years. He and volunteers work at the site from March through September or October on Saturdays and Mondays. Anyone is welcome to come and help out.

Above: Members of the Woman’s Club of Vineland (on left) Joyce Prochaska and Norlynne Lubrano examining a stone held by Kevin Kirschner which was found at the Palace of Depression. The stone has the handprint of George Daynor and the date 8/13/29 when he purchased the land in Vineland and began building the Palace of Depression

AC Library Adds Online Language CourseS The Atlantic County Library System has added Mango Basic to its online language learning resources. Mango Basic provides two to five hour courses for those wanting to learn simple conversation skills in another language and English as a Second Language courses in a variety of languages for those wanting to learn basic words and phrases.

No special training, downloads, or installation are required.

Mango Basic languages include Arabic (Levantine), Chinese (Mandarin), Dari, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Pashto, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, and

YOU MUST CHECK THIS OUT! Vietnamese. Basic English course are available for those who speak Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

For those wanting to go more in depth with a language, the library provides Mango Complete which offers self-paced courses in nine languages and English as a Second Language instruction in three languages.

Mango Basic and Mango Complete are found at www.atlanticlibrary.org/mango.

For more information, contact any Atlantic County Library System branch.

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