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Buena Regional Schools
Use it or Lose it ?
by Nance Piazza
On December 14, 2010, there will be a Special Election asking for support for five planned Renovation Projects slated for the Buena Regional School District. If we as a community don’t turn out and vote “YES” to approve these renovation projects, the 6 million dollars the State of New Jersey is offering the Buena Regional School District will potentially be reassigned to another School District. How sad would that be? This is not part of the School Budget. To sum it up, the renovation projects are as follows: Collings Lake Elementary School: replacement windows (41 years old) Buena Regional High School: Locker room and auditorium renovations, replacement windows (oldest part of the building, 40 yrs old) Cleary School: replace 1928 structure with one story addition, update entire facility including heating/ ventilation/air conditioning/electrical/ handicapped access/technology infrastructure.
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The Hamilton Mall Welcomes Santa Claus Santa Claus started the Christmas season early this year by arriving at the Hamilton Mall on Saturday, Nov. 13. Santa will be a busy guy this year making appearances throughout South Jersey almost daily. From Atlantic City to Weymouth and everywhere in between, children will be lining up to sit on the big guy’s lap and whisper holiday wishes. For Scheduled Santa visits and more holiday events check out the extended event listings in this month’s Atlantic Shore Gazette starting on page 2.
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The cost of these projects is 10 million dollars. If we, the community, approve the vote/referendum on December 14, 2010, the State of New Jersey is offering 6 million dollars toward the completion of these projects. We, the community, have to raise 4 million dollars in order to qualify for the state contribution. A “YES” __________ Continued on page 5
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Atlantic Shore Happenings ATLANTIC, CUMBERLAND & CAPE MAY COUNTIES
November 19 - 21 Frankie Valli, Fri & Sat Show time 9pm; Sun Show time 8pm. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, 609-317-1000, www.theborgata.com The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Saturday and Sunday at 3pm through November 20th; Cape May Stage features theatrical interpreters at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse at the corner of Bank & Lafayette Streets in downtown Cape May. 609-884-1341, www.capemaystage.com.
Friday, November 19 Paws and Claws Gala, 7pm; Humane Society of Ocean City at the Flanders Hotel, 11th & Boardwalk. Cost of ticket includes dinner. 609-398-4200 or visit www.hsocnj.org
Saturday, Nov. 20 “Earlier than the Bird” DOWNTOWN Shopping Extravaganza, Ocean City, 7amNoon; Get our earlier than the bird and jump start your holiday shopping the weekend before Thanksgiving. Shop in your pajama’s, free coffee and giveaways, early bird shopping specials! Free Turkey giveaways to the best PJ’s! 609-398-4662. Holiday Celebration of Fine Crafts, 10am–5pm; both days at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terr., Ocean City. Free Parking. Presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild. Contribution of $3 supports area charities. No charge for children under 12. 1-800-822-4112. Giving Thanks…to Dessert Class, 11am-12pm at KidzCreations; Ocean City. $15 Reg. Req. 609-399-9922 New York Express WOW! Bus Trip. Arrive in Manhattan around 11:00 AM to begin your dream day! Take in the sights, shop, see a broadway show. Explore world-class museums or sample the fare at a new restaurant. 609-837-2121, www. wowbustrips.com Galloway Township, Mistletoe Mart, 9:30 a.m .to 2 p.m., St. Mark and All Saints Episcopal Church, 429 S. Pitney Road, gourmet luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 609-652-6222. Elmer, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, 2 p.m., Family Fun Series, Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, interactive theater, post-show children’s costume parade. 800-394-1211 or visiting www.appelfarm.org. Holiday Craft Show, 9am-4pm, EHT. Community Center, English Creek Ave, 1-3pm, www.ehtgov.org Holiday Magic Show with Eric Dasher for Magical Santa Arrival at Shore Mall at 2pm, Santa’s Headquarters and Photo’s Open for
Bill Maher, 8pm; Comedian. Caesars Atlantic City, 609-348-4411, www.caesarsac.com
Sunday, November 21 Holiday Celebration of Fine Crafts; 10am–5pm; both days at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terr., Ocean City. Free Parking. Presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild. Contribution of $3 supports area charities. No charge for children under 12. 1-800-822-4112.
Tuesday, Nov. 23 Children’s Museum at Shore Mall Story Time, 10:3011:15am, Free for Member and paid admissions. Story, song, snack & craft for 2-4 year olds. 609-645-7741
Thursday, Nov. 25 The Fast and the Furriest Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk and Kids 1M Fun Run Thanksgiving Morning, Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk Reg. begins at 7am, 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30. Kids race to follow. $30 day of registration. All proceeds benefit Ocean City Police Department K-9 Unit 5th Annual Thanksgiving Day Striper Trip 6am - Noon: Jessie O’ Fishing & Cruising Fleet: Departing from Captain Andy’s Marina 9317 Amherst Ave. Margate. Admission: $60. 609-4123635, www.jessieofishing.com
November 26 - 27 Straight No Chaser: Holiday Show, 8pm Caesars Atlantic City, 609-348-4411, www.caesarsac.com
Friday, Nov. 26 Hershey Park Christmas Candy Lane Bus Trip Sponsored by the Ocean City PTA. Ticket includes bus ride and ticket to park. Boarding time: 11am, prompt departure 11:30am. Meet at Ocean City Airport, 26th & Bay Ave.. Two buses reserved, first come – first serve. Leaving Hershey Park approx. 8pm, return to Ocean City 11pm. Christmas in the Downtown, Ocean City – “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” 12-6pm. Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas. 609-399-1412. Millville, Holiday Glass Extravaganza, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., Nov. 26-28, in the Glass Studio, 1501 Glasstown Road, 856-825-6800 or 800-9984552 or visitwww.wheatonarts.org.
Nov. 26 and 27 Tree Lighting & Arrival of SANTA, 6pm; A delightful evening with cookies & hot chocolate served while people sing Carols until the arrival of SANTA on the fire engine. War Memorial Park, 600 Main St. Mays Landing.
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Atlantic Shore Holiday Events Smithville Holiday Light Show (Thurs.—Sun. 5:30-8:30pm Dec. 2 — Jan. 2) The Smithville Holiday Light Show, features over 100 Christmas trees floating on Lake Meone. Orchestrated show of lights accompanied by music. Admission is free smithvillenj.com. Patcong Valley Model Railroad Set (10am to 4pm Dec. 4 and 5, 11 and 12, plus Jan. 8 and 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23.) The open house featuring the Patcong Valley Model Railroad display is open to the public. Exhibit is free, donations are accepted. www.patcongvalley.com. Santa Express Train Leaves Richland every Sat. and Sun. Nov. 27–Dec. 19th. Kids, young and old, can enjoy a train ride with Santa every Saturday in December till the 18th and every Sunday till the 19th on the Cape May Seashore Lines. Ride the Santa Express on a 30-mile roundtrip journey between Richland Village and Tuckahoe. Listen to holiday music and share your Christmas wish list with Santa. www.buenavistatownship.org or www.capemayseashorelines.org. Happy Holidays - A Magical Celebration Revue Show at Tropicana Popular music of the season, Happy Holidays - A Magical Celebration Revue Show Nov. 8 — Dec. 16. Featuring four singers, favorite holiday music and more. Santa Clause and Frosty the Snowman will also make special appearances during the show. 1-800-THE TROP or www.tropicana.net. Cirque Dreams ‘Holidaze’ at Trump Taj Mahal at the Xanadu, Trump Taj Mahal. 40 ornaments come to life with aerial, acrobatic, musical and dance productions. The show features a 20-foot tree around which gingerbread men perform flips, snowmen juggle and bounce their buttons off each other, and reindeer fly high over the rooftops of a city made of gifts. www.tropicana.net for times. The Atlantic City Hilton’s Christmas Spectacular Celebrate the season with The Christmas Spectacular, bringing exciting Broadway entertainment to you and your entire family! The Atlantic City Hilton’s Christmas Spectacular will begin on Sunday, November 28th, 2010 and will be appearing every night Wednesday through Sunday. The final performance will be on Sunday, December 19th, 2010. Boston Ave & The Boardwalk , 609.347.7111, hiltonac.com Cape May, Designer Show House at Christmas, the Fairthorne Cottage, 115 Ocean St.,through Jan. 2, self-guided tours 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily, also 7 to 9 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., (closed Thanksgiving Day), 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or www.capemaymac.org.
2010 Legends Classic Basketball Doubleheader games on Fri & Sat starting at 5:30pm. Syracuse, Michigan, Georgia Tech & UTEP will compete in the 2010 Legends Classic. The four schools playing in Atlantic City, have been to the NCAA Tournament a minimum of 15 times. Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall: 2301 Boardwalk. 609-348-7000. Paul Anka Fri Show time 9:00pm; Sat Show time 8pm: Resorts Atlantic City. 609-340-6300, www.resortsac.com Atlantic City, Christmas Parade, 11 a.m., along Atlantic and Michigan avenues, ending at Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk, Santa at Starbucks Plaza, donations for Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department “Toys for Kids” drive collected. 609-872-7002 or www.acoutlets.com. Vineland, Main Street Holiday Parade, 7 p.m. (rain date 5 p.m. Nov. 28), Landis Avenue, float, fire truck contests. 856-794-8653.
Nov. 26 thru 28 Jukebox Heroes Live Fri & Sat 9pm; Sun 4pm: Admission: $25. The Mahoney Brothers will bring Jukebox Heroes Live back to the Theater at Trump Plaza. http://bit.ly/ JukeboxHeroes. Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino. 1-800-759-8786, www. trumpplaza.com ‘Black Friday’ Weekend at the Atlantic City Aquarium— Live Diver Feeding Show everyday at 11 a.m. and at 12 noon and 3 pm’s it’s feeding time, visitors can hand feed the juvenile cow nose rays, bat rays, southern rays and shovel nose sharks. Seaweed the Sea Turtle, the Aquarium’s new mascot, will make special appearances throughout the weekend-bring your camera. At 2 p.m., visitors can get close to the Aquarium’s more unusual inhabitants at the Exotic Animal Show. 609-348-2880 or visit www.acaquarium.com.
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Anna Batini-Principal of Milanesi School (left) Anthony Monfredo 4th grader reads Thank you to Target for donation to school library. Mrs. Ushler (Librarian) on the right.
Target School Library Makeover for Milanesi School As part of the Target School Library Makeover program, staff and students from Milanesi, along with Target Volunteers, celebrated the gift of new books. Milanesi received $1000 book award to go towards the purchase of new books for its library. In addition, the Target Volunteers created a beautiful reading area in the library that is warm
and inviting by providing a new carpet, bean bag chairs and other furniture. The granting of the book award to Milanesi is part of Target School Library Makeover program. This year, more than 1,700 Target stores and Distribution Centers provided a $500 book award to a local Mrs. Decesero’s kindergarten class being read to while sitting on the newly Title I school or a donated carpet and beanbag chairs from Target. school that has 65 percent or more of its students qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch. In support of this effort, Target is partnering with First Book, a non-profit organization, to enable the schools to purchase children’s books online at deeply reduced prices. The books will be distributed on Nov. 3. The initiative builds on the company’s commitment to education, specifically early childhood reading, local schools, and volunteerism. To learn more, visit Target.com/libraries. The Milanesi staff and students thank the Target Volunteers for organizing and brightening their school library.
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Saturday, Nov. 27 Photos with Santa 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier, Ocean City. 609-399-2629. Atlantic City Christmas Parade at ac Outlets, The Walk The Annual Atlantic City Christmas Parade starts at 11 a.m. along Atlantic and Michigan Ave., ending at The Walk. The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department “Toys for Kids” drive collecting toys and cash donations. Santa is handing out holiday coloring books to children in the Starbucks Plaza. 609872-7002 or visit www.acoutlets.com.
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Saturday, Nov. 27 (Cont.) Jay Leno Sat Show time 8pm. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. 609-317-1000, www.theborgata.com Egg Harbor Township, “When Toys Talk,” ventriloquist Tom Crowl, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., Shore Mall, Black Horse Pike, free family event. 609-484-0232.
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Tuesday, November 30 Children’s Museum at Shore Mall Story Time, 10:30-11:15am, Free for Member and paid admissions. Story, song, snack & craft for 2-4 year olds Atlantic City, Holiday Kickoff Party, 5 to 7 p.m., Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk, refreshments, holiday entertainment, tree lighting ceremony. Admission: Donation of an unwrapped toy to the Atlantic County Toys for Kids Program.
Wednesday, December 1 Chanukah Begins Paws to Read with Barbara & Luke, 4-4:30pm, Ventnor Library, Read with Barbara & Luke, from Intermountain Therapy Animals, 609-823-4614
Thursday, December 2 Storytime @ Hamilton Mall, 11:00-11:30am, Hamilton Mall, best for pre-schoolers and toddlers. 609-625-2776 x6333 Ladies Night, 7-10:00pm, $10 + pottery, The Clay Station, 3143 Fire Rd. EHT, NJ (609) 383-CLAY (2529) A Christmas Carol, 7:00pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona, 609-652-9000, www.stockton.edu/pac
Friday, December 3 Family Holiday Celebration, Wildwoods Conv. Center, Wildwood. Enjoy and exciting holiday weekend filled with fun for the entire family! Christmas parade Friday night, followed by a tree lighting ceremony. 609729-9000 or www.WildwoodHoliday.com
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Polar Express, 6:30-8:45pm, Brigantine Library, Ages 8-12, Watch the movie and sip hot chocolate, Reg. Req. 609-266-0110 North Wildwood, Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6 p.m., Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, First and Central avenues, visit from Santa Claus, refreshments, free. Wildwood, Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade, 7 p.m., ending at Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, with Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. 800-992-9732. Daryl Hall & John Oates, 8pm; Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, 609-317-1000, www.theborgata.com
Open House with Santa, Cardiff Vol Fire Co and Ladies Auxiliary’s, 11am - 3pm Free admission, refreshments available, various fire demonstrations, crafts, raffles and lots more. Located at the Cardiff Vol Fire Co #1 on the Black Horse Pike, across from Bob’s Garden Center in the Cardiff section of EHT.
Saturday, December 4
Gingerbread House Craft, 1:00-4:00pm, Hammonton Library, Open to kids of all ages. You provide the walls and roof, they provide the icing and decorations. Reg. Req. 609-561-2264
Christmas Parade, 6th–11th St. on Asbury Ave, Ocean City. Info 609-525-9300 Kwanzaa Celebration, 2 pm; presented by Atlantic City Library, special performance by Afro-One Dance, Drama and Drum Theatre at at the All Wars Memorial Building, located at 1510 Adriatic Ave.609-345-2269, ext. 3115. Breakfast with Santa, Epiphany Montessori Day School, 6605 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor, 8-11am, Open to everyone 609-822-0536 Breakfast with Santa, in Ocean City 8:30-11:30am, Every weekend at a different restaurant downtown 609-398-4662 Breakfast with Santa, 9:00am, Fred & Ethel’s, Smithville, NJ, buffet breakfast and picture with Santa. Call 609-652-0378 Family Holiday Celebration, Wildwoods Conv. Center, Wildwood. An exciting holiday weekend filled with fun for the entire family! 10am – 5pm Free Admission to Holiday themed crafters, free movies and entertainment and much more. 609-729-9000 or www.WildwoodHoliday.com Wassail Day at Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9 South, Cape May, NJ, Free admission, enjoy yuletide cheer, visit Father Christmas in the Country Store, participate in holiday sing-a-longs and more. (609) 898-2300, www.hcsv.org International Gift Fair, 10am-4pm, Dec. 4 & 5, presented by the South Jersey Fair Trade Alliance at Mainland High School in Linwood, 609-335-2750, southjerseyfairtrade@gmail.com Train Show Music Pier, Ocean City 10am–5pm, info 609-525-9300.
Holiday Cookie Extravaganza Class at KidzCreations, Ocean City 11am-12pm 609-399-9922 FREE Horse & Carriage Rides, City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave, Ocean City 12-3pm Photos with Santa, Music Pier, Ocean City 123pm. Info 609-399-2629
Danu – Christmas in Ireland, 7:30pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona, NJ 609-652-9000, www.stockton.edu/pac Celtic Thunder, 7:30pm; Celtic Thunder is known for its eclectic style with songs ranging from a soloist to an ensemble focus. The Arena at Trump Taj Mahal 609-449-5150. www.trumptaj.com
Sunday, December 5 Albany Devils vs. Adirondack Phantoms, 4:00pm, Boardwalk Hall, www.ticketmaster.com Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show WOW! Bus Trip: It’s Christmas in Harrisburg! Christmas shop at the largest holiday show in the country, over 500 vendors selling a wide array of exclusive, unique gifts for family and friends. See a life-size recreation of Olde Christmas Village, decorated trees and mantles, 110-foot train display, cooking clinics, choral and musical groups, and more. 609-837-2121, www.wowbustrips.com
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Monday, December 6 ACUA Food Drive to benefit the Community Food Bank. Place a bag with canned (non-perishable) item out with your recycling for the ACUA crews to pick-up, Now through Dec. 17. 609-272-6950 or www.acua.com T’was the Night Before Christmas, The South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble, 7:30pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona, NJ, all seats $10, 609-652-9000, www.stockton.edu/pac
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Buena Referendum _________________________ (continued from page 1)
A “yes” vote will cost you, the tax payer, about 50-60 dollars a year, based on the median value of a home in our community of $200.000. It’s a lot, but you have to ask yourself.. Is it worth it? We either vote “yes” and get the money, or we vote “no” and we lose the money to another school district waiting in the shadows. We currently house elementary students in Donini and Edgarton Schools. Donini School was constructed in 1915 and Edgarton in 1919 and it belongs to Newfield Board of Education. We, the School District of Buena, pay $105,000 per year for the use of Edgarton, and Newfield pays tuition for their students attending our program.
Perfect Balance Gymnastics Takes First Place The Perfect Balance Gymnastics Level 5 Team won First Place at the Oct-Tumblefest Meet held on October 17th, in Sewell, N.J. Pictured left to right bottom row: Eden Balesteri, Makayla Green, Morgan Grimmie, Kassia Doukhnai, Hannah Appleget, Gianna Lombardo. Top row left to right: Amber Belz, Coach Toni Fredella, Alessia DiFilippo, Angelica Dagit, Lada Douknai, Claudine Smith, Jessica Tabor, and Coach John Smales.
Page 5 The existing agreement will be ending in a couple of years. If renovations of Cleary are not completed before then, we must find another location for our Buena students at potentially higher costs. If we renovate Cleary, we can save ourselves $105,000 in rent every year and take care of our own Buena resident students. That’s a big savings. If we, the community members, don’t vote “yes” in favor of this referendum on December 14, 2010, there are no guarantees that the State of New jersey will fund projects in the future in our District. As a result, the entire cost of any of these projects in the future will be paid by the tax payers of Buena Borough and Buena Vista residents. Let’s not let that happen. Think about coming out and voting “YES” on December 14th. We either use it or lose it. The decision is yours.
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Last month we started talking about the opening of Buena Regional High School in 1973; I then thought of more topics I could mention. Let’s continue. Daily routine involved initials being used over the intercom to get people to call in to the office instead of using full names. JK was our principal, John Kulikowski; RS, the vice principal, Robert Stabler; and DT, the head custodian, Dave Truax. Who made those cryptic announcements? Our excellent office staff - Diane Lolli (now D’Alessandro), and Nancy Calvario, and Mary Ann DeFeo. Superintendent of Schools was Pat DiDomenico. Vice Principal Bob Stabler’s day usually started at the Hot Cup Diner to round up the students who thought that was a better place to spend homeroom. The Hot Cup is now the 54 Diner and is still a great place to gather. I was Business Education Chairman and also advisor to the Class of 1975. The other advisor was Ignatius “Naysh” Namiotka, Chairman of the English Department. I’m still living in Richland; Naysh is in Florida. Our Junior Prom “Midnight at the Oasis” was held in the cafeteria. I recall pipe cleaner palm trees as table decorations. Times were much simpler then. Speaking of the cafeteria, ours was under the capable direction of Emily Adams. Senior Prom was at Buena Vista Country Club. Senior trip was a day trip to New York City. We visited the UN in the morning, saw a matinee of Grease, and had dinner at Mama Leone’s. Additional chaperones included Guidance Counselor Charlie Kuhl and English teacher Kathy Stant. Did I mention that times were simpler then? In the spring of 1974, the Hammonton radio station was announcing graduation dates for all area high schools. They mentioned that they had no date for Buena. I called, told them who I was, and informed them that there would be no graduation since we had no seniors. A few weeks later, when the baseball team won the Cape-Atlantic Championship, the same radio announcer made up the announcement and added “and that’s not bad for a school without m/bridal and sign to receive the AtlanticShoreLiving.com FREE seniors, is it Gail?” I mentioned and I were Otherinformation chairman included r Make sure Naysh to include yourdepartment contactchairmen. name and andLouise enter Rainear, Betty Pepe, Burt Robbins, Bill Troth, Chick Cowell, Jack Nowak, Matt Cascio, inLydia theNusbaum. comments area CLASS OF 1975 REUNION is at Buena Tavern on Nov 20. Class member, teacher or staff member - you are invited. For time, cost, etc., email Buena1975@yahoo.com or Gary Leone on Facebook or by phone at 215-370-1009. mcontact to your facebook page favorites then lookat for the Discussion Don’t forget our genealogy project. Forms are available http://www. buenavistatownship.org Call Gail Benson at 692-5227 for information or email Living Bridal Sweepstakes.” Make sure you comment on the post BuenaHistorical@gmail.com Have stories about local history or any questions - email wedding date. Don’t forgetortocontact let ususknow which prize would us at BuenaHistorical@gmail.com by regular mail at P. O. you Box 114, Buena, NJ 08310. Buena Historical Society usually meets on the third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Buena Vista Township Municipal Building, Route 40, Buena. Please join us. Our Holiday Dinner s isgoDecember to www.AtlanticShoreLiving.com/contest 15 at Buena Tavern. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, January 19, 2011.
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and hurried home as fast as my car would take me. I couldn’t have felt more torn or distraught. My kid looked dead. Boys don’t weather illness very well, so that didn’t help. Filled with concerns, I took over my son’s care and then sanitized the house. What if my younger one comes down with it? What if I come down with it? I just got the job.— What the heck— Or worse, for all of us, what if my husband gets it? What then? Any kind of illness that originates in the2petri-dish, School, is usually Lethal. It’s only a matter of time Cups ofI mean Carolina Rice before I’d be hanging a Quarantine sign on our front door, ya know? 1 8 oz pkg of frozen butternut squash Ugh.. I wanted to quit. Or at least I thought I did. I was filled with doubt 3 cups of water about whether I should have gotten a job..But..somewhere deep inside..I 2want cups of Pecorino Romano grated cheese didn’t to quit. I liked working outside the home. I loved that my Hero looked less stressed because I was working now, too. He never once asked (I get my supply from Shop Rite) me to go out intounsalted the workforce and leave our children. I went on my own 1/2 stick butter when the recession hit our family, and the look on my Hero’s face when he Dried Tarragon for sprinkling on top of finished dish got laid off is one I never want to see again. I tried to think positive. I was getting a first hand taste of what a working Mother through, and Isauce wasn’t pan, liking it oneinbit. Day 13 of and my new job, In agoes heavy bottom put the water frozen another casualty. My fears now a reality. My youngest must be retrieved squash, to a boil and add thekidding rice. Return from school bring with similar symptoms. Are you me?? to a boil and This can’t happening... I’m thinking myself. why is minutes... it? A test? I then turnbedown to a simmer andtocook forSo twenty don’t know. Rice should be cooked and soft...then turn off the heat, add What I can tell you is this: I did continue working without missing a day themybutter andmycheese andformix the mixture willif Iturn and husband, hero, cared ourwell... sick children as well as had a been there— a particular aspect of the job he had never done before. By light orange color. Spoon into a serving dish and sprinkle the day 19 of my new job, both my kids were well. As for my husband— well, tarragon onwork! top and serve! additional hedried was called back to I never saw a Sprinkle man race out the door, cheese for work, as faster than he did. Laugh out Loud! desired. Will serve 4 people. Get out there and Live! It’s so worth it! Happy Thanksgiving.
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November/December, 2010
EVENTS
Atlantic Shore Happenings
Tuesday, December 7 Children’s Museum at Shore Mall Story Time, 10:30-11:15am, Free for Members and paid admissions. Story, song, snack & craft for 2-4 year olds Story Time with Santa at the Atlantic City Aquarium, 11a.m.; Aquarium will host Story Time with Santa 609-348-2880, acaquarium.com
Friday, December 10 “Santa and His Elves-Act I” presented by Cygnus Dance Studios at Shore Mall, 6pm Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker, 7:00pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona, NJ, 609-652-9000, www.stockton.edu/pac Cyndi Lauper, 9pm; Tropicana Casino and Resort. 609-340-4020, www.tropicana.net
Saturday, December 11 Breakfast with Santa in Ocean City 8:30-11:30am, Every weekend at a different restaurant downtown 609-398-4662 Breakfast with Santa, 9:00-Noon, AJ’s on the Lake Family Restaurant, Moss Mill Rd at the Village Greene at Smithville, Reservations recommended but not required, 609-748-2377 Rock-N-Roll…Arts & Crafts Class at Kidz-Creations, Ocean City 11am12pm $15 Req. 609-399-9922 Kenny Rogers “Christmas and Hits Show” returns to Xanadu Theatre at Trump Taj Mahal with the “Christmas and Hits Show. Show begins at 8 p.m. and doors open one hour prior. 609-449-5150, www.trumptaj.com. Yuletide at Winterthur and Longwood Gardens WOW! Bus Trip: Winterthur Museum and Gardens is the American country estate of Henry Francis du Pont, among the first to appreciate and collect American antiques. Enjoy a one hour guided tour of the home, a tram ride of the gardens (weather permitting), and free time to explore the wonderful museum stores. Then journey through Longwood Gardens. Thousands of poinsettias, trees and flowers bloom in the heated Conservatory. Outside, more than 500,000 twinkling lights, strolling carolers and evening performances contribute to this incomparable Christmas display. 609-837-2121, www.wowbustrips.com Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Santa, 8am–11am; Delicious Pancake breakfast with your choice of sausage or bacon and beverage. Pictures with Santa Masonic Lodge. 82 Mill Street, Mays Landing. Dickens of a Holiday, 12 Noon-4pm; Fun day with crafter, vendors, Strolling magician and a train ride for the kids. Santa arrives around 1:00pm and you can have pictures taken. Fun day with crafter, vendors, Strolling magician and a train ride for the kids. Vendor space available for information. 609-909-9028. Absecon Lighthouse Holiday Celebration, Doors open at 6 p.m. Join the Lighthouse for light refreshments, holiday cheer, sing alongs, and tree lighting to get you in the spirit! A lighthouse climb to view the spectacular Atlantic City skyline at night is included (609) 449-1360, www. abseconlighthouse.org. Atlantic City, 3rd Annual Running of the Santas, 10 p.m., The Quarter, Tropicana Casino & Resort, registration 8 to 9 p.m. at Hooters in The Marketplace at Tropicana, drink and food specials following the race until midnight. A portion of proceeds benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. www. runningofthesantas.com.
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Family Heirloom Torah Scroll Given To Beth Isreal Congregation
The donation of a Torah scroll to a synagogue is considered to be a great mitzvah. The donation of a Torah scroll that survived the ravages of the Holocaust is a special mitzvah—especially a Torah that was saved from destruction for the family through the kind, selfless efforts of a non-Jew. Such a Torah was recently loaned to Beth Israel Congregation, in Vineland, NJ, by congregants Nella Glick and husband Myer, both Holocaust survivors, at a special ceremony. “I have always believed that surviving the Holocaust with both my parents and a sister was truly a miracle,” Nella said. “A second miracle that my family experienced was the survival of this beautiful Torah in perfect condition.” Born in a small village in Poland, her family owned their own home, with land that their neighbors used for farming. Her maternal grandparents and her mother’s sister lived with them. Her father, Solomon Distenfeld, owned a flour mill in the next village. He was one of ten children, but the lone survivor. “My whole family were very religious people and our home was central to Jewish observance. We had two Torahs and many prayer books in our home,” Nella said. “When the war started, and we had to leave our home, my father asked one of our neighbors, who was a Catholic priest, if he could take care of our religious objects. He promised to have his brother move into our home and take care of them.” What followed was the miracle. “When the war was over, and we came out from hiding in the woods surrounding our village, our home was intact and the religious objects were untouched,” Nella said. Her father gave one of the Torahs to a friend who was going to Israel, and The Caesars Tribute: A Salute to the Golden Age of American Skating, 7:30 p.m. 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek, 2006 Olympic Silver, Sasha Cohen, Olympic figure skating medalist, Nancy Kerrigan, Brian Boitano, Scott Hamilton, Peggy Fleming, Sarah Hughes, Paul Wylie, Todd Eldredge, Rudy Galindo and Michael Weiss. Presented by Harrah’s Entertainment, Caesars Atlantic City and StarGames. For more information www. stargamesinc.com or www.caesarstribute.com Photos with Santa, Music Pier, Ocean City 12-3pm. Info 609-399-2629 FREE Horse & Carriage Rides, City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave, Ocean City 12-3pm Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker, 7:00pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona, NJ, 609652-9000, www.stockton.edu/pac
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the other Torah came to the United States with them. When they moved to Vineland, her father was one of the founders of Agudath Achim, known as the Main Road Synagogue, and this Torah had a place of honor there for many years. “This is truly a family heirloom, going back several generations,” Nella said. “My father’s wishes were that it continue in the Glick family for future generations. What is so very special about this Torah for me personally, is that my father chanted from it during the Sabbath and holidays for many years, and when I look at it, I can still hear his voice.” Nella’s father died several years ago and Agudath Achim has closed, but the Glicks felt that this Torah, which survived the nightmare of the Holocaust, should have a new life at Beth Israel Congregation. “We are grateful to Nella and Myer for this great deed, and honored to have this special Torah scroll occupy a place in the Holy Ark of our sanctuary,” Beth Israel Congregation Rabbi Alfredo Winter said. “Its donation at the time of our New Year when we begin again the cycle of Torah readings makes this all the more special.” Nella and Myer are active as docents of Holocaust education in the community, telling school students about their experiences, so that current and future generations will not forget the horrors of that time. The Glick family can be assured that the Torah they dedicated will serve also to be a reminder of the stirring story of humanity and survival in the face of the Holocaust’s terrible inhumanity.
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Look Who’s Open On Thanksgiving! Larry’s II Restaurant At the Hop, Open 7am-12pm
Join us for our delicious Breakfast Buffet! Open 6am Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Buffet—8am-12pm Thanksgiving Dinner—11am-2pm Regular Menu available and a variety of Dinner Specials. Black Friday Breakfast Buffet— 8am-12noon. 907 N. Main Rd. Vineland 856-692-9001
Big Apple Café
Open Thanksgiving Day 9am-7pm 1252 Harding Highway Rt.40 Buena, 856-697-5500
Cosmopolitan
Open: 8am - 2am, 8am-12noon Breakfast Buffet/ Brunch Buffet (Bar 12pm-2am) Regular Menu plus Thanksgiving Dinner Specials serving until 1am. Black Friday Breakfast Buffet/ Brunch Buffet: 8am-12noon 3513 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 856-765-5977
Pegasus
411 S. Pomona Road, Pomona, 609-804-1950
Fred and Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern 12-6pm 1 N. New York Rd, Smithville, 609-652-0544
Historic Smithville Inn
11:30am-7pm, Buffet Style Lunch/Dinner 1 N. New York Rd, Smithville. 609-652-7777
Inn at Sugar Hill
Open: 1pm – 7pm Eat in or take out 5704 Mays Landing - Somers Point Rd, Mays Landing. 609-625-2226
The Ram’s Head Inn
Open: 12-8pm, 9 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway. 609-652-1700
Knife and Fork Inn
Open: 2-8 p.m, 3600 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City. 609-344-1133
Doc’s Place
Open: 6am-8pm last seating 7pm. Reg. Menu plus Special Thanksgiving Menu Rt. 40 & 47 Franklinville/Malaga, 856-694-0500
Open: 2pm-4:30pm Seating also available to go 646 Bay Ave, Somers Point 609-926-0404
Open: 6am-9pm. Thanksgiving Specials Rt.40 & 47 Franklinville/Malaga, 856-694-5640
All times and menues subject to change without notice. Call ahead for info or reservations.
Malaga Diner
Sunday, December 12 Breakfast with Santa in Ocean City 8:30-11:30am, Every weekend at a different restaurant downtown 609-398-4662 Photos with Santa, Music Pier, Ocean City 12-3pm. Info 609-399-2629 FREE Horse & Carriage Rides, City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave, Ocean City 12-3pm Christmas Walk, Self guided tour of historic homes in Mays Landing. Enjoy the lights and beauty of the holiday season along with a touch of yesterday. Tickets Purchased at Door: Presbyterian Church 6001 Main Street. The TAKE EVERYTHING Tour, 6 pm, Doors open at 5:30pm; Seventh Day Slumber & Special Guest Manafest. Leechester Hall in Leesburg will be rocking on December 12th when Leesburg and Delmont UMCs present The TAKE EVERYTHING TOUR featuring Seventh Day Slumber. Leechester Hall is located at 548 Main Street, Leesburg. 1-800-965-9324.
Custom personalized menus Private cooking lessons Small catered events Special Occasions Cocktail parties Dinner parties Luncheons Showers
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Albany Devils vs. Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins, 4:00pm, Boardwalk Hall, www.ticketmaster.com
Tuesday, December 14 Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or 12:303:00pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400
Thursday, December 16
Storytime @ Hamilton Mall, 11:0011:30am, Hamilton Mall, best for pre-schoolers and toddlers. 609-625-2776 x6333
Friday, December 17 Family Fun Event at Kidz-Creations, Ocean City. Decorate a Gingerbread House ($25) or Cookie ($10) Classes are 9am, 11am & 1pm Req. 609-399-9922 A Christmas Wonderland Ocean City’s Holiday Spectacular Show, Music Pier, Ocean City 7:30pm. Tickets 609-525-9300
November/December, 2010
Whip It Out! by Chef Amanda Nahas
Make Food Ahead to Whip Out for your Holiday!
Two of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to holiday meals are, “How can I save time?” and “How can I prepare a low-stress holiday meal?” It’s funny how addressing time and stress supersede food and flavor on people’s list of menu planning/ cooking. Most seem to find themselves scattering about all day in the kitchen with timers, whisks, spatulas, and other kitchen equipment awry, too exhausted to enjoy the holiday let alone the meal. Fear no more. Here are a few make-ahead tips so you can avoid the kitchen frenzy and spend more time with your loved ones. Surprisingly, a lot of food can be made ahead of time. Your freezer will become your best friend. You can make and freeze something from just about every course you serve then just whip it out on the holiday. If you elect to have soup, on your holiday spread such as pumpkin, butternut squash, vichyssoise, sweet potato, etc., all of these can be made at least a week in advance and frozen. Just be sure to let them cool down before you put them in the freezer. For the main course, things like stuffing, mashed potatoes (both sweet and traditional), cranberry and other sauces can be pre-made and frozen. The only drawback is fighting the temptation to eat half of what you make. I know some of my food never makes it to the freezer, let alone the dinner table. The solution here is to just make more! Use “quality control as your excuse.” I do, and it works every time. I tend to say things like, “If I don’t eat it first, how can I be sure that it is good enough for anyone else?” Everyone pretty much turns around and leaves the kitchen, leaving me to my madness, except maybe my brother. He is one to stay and help with “quality control.” The upside of making ahead (tasting/eating) and freezing is that you get to break your stomach in slowly. I like to think of it as a stomach stretching exercise, getting my belly ready for gluttony. I highly recommend it. Finally, the desserts! Cookie dough, pie crusts, and some icings, can be made ahead of time and frozen. Now here is where I get into trouble. There is a reason cookie dough is an ice cream flavor. It is irresistible! Proceed with caution. I can only speak from experience. Getting to choose what you make ahead and what you make on the actual holiday is fun. I don’t recommend freezing everything on your menu, because preparing traditional foods on holidays is part of the fun. In my house, making the stuffing the morning of Thanksgiving is mandatory, almost ceremonious. The smell of the onions and celery sweating in the butter is what sets the mood for the rest of the day. I am sure each family has its own traditions, and I encourage you to stick with them. My sister is and has been the fruit salad queen on Thanksgiving. It’s her job, whether she likes it or not. Maybe you have certain dishes that certain family members make. Keep those traditions. The idea is to have fun in the kitchen, to enjoy your time whipping out your favorite foods! Happy Holidays!!! Whip Out a gift for someone special with a gift certificate from Whip it Out! Packages start at $250, and we offer certificates for $50 off chef service and I am happy to custom make gifts for you too! Contact me for details at ChefAmanda@WhipItOut.net. I recently became a Chef Instructor at Viking Cooking School at Harrah’s. Visit the website at www.vikingrange.com for the calendar of classes. Just click on Atlantic City then click on calendar.
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Hot T o y s for 2010 Every year, an entirely new army of kids playthings are introduced to the market with the hope that they’ll fast rise to the top for the holiday season. This year is no exception. Here are just a few of the hot toys for Christmas 2010. Don’t forget to pick up next month’s Atlantic Shore Gazette to check out our staff’s favorites. We have a full team of Atlantic Shore parents personally testing out some of the newest gifts hitting the shelves this season. Save time and money. No standing in line, no surfing the web... just go to AtlanticShoreLiving.com and click on “Shop and Click” gift box to go to the online version of our entire Gift Guide series. See something you like? Just click and you can buy the item right on line.
Pillow Pets
It’s a pillow... It’s a pet— It’s a Great Gift! Of course you’ve seen them on TV, new designs for 2010 are a hit.
Available at pillowpet.com Available at pillowpet.com Starting at $19.99
Kids Only! Puzzle Furniture
Disney Princess Castle
It’s a giant puzzle – no, it’s a table and chair set! Kids can easily transform their dazzling designed puzzle furniture from an Crayola® crayon, Disney Princess castle or Toy Story rocket ship into a sturdy table and 2 chairs set, for hours of entertainment!
Recommended for Ages 3+, Available at major retail stores nationwide or www.toysrus.com — $59.99
Bakugan by Spin Master
Dragonoid Colossus Bakugan Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders is in its third season and is hotter than ever! This fall we launch our most incredible Bakugan monster yet- the Dragonoid Colossus! Load up your season three Bakugan Battle Gear with the Dragonoid transformation hub, and watch him Auto-Transform into your most powerful and vital Bakugan monster yet! Available at most stores where toys are sold or www.toysrus.com — $29.99
Disney
Toddler Dolls by Jakks
No standing in lines... No searching the web. Find your gifts on line all in one place AtlanticShoreLiving.com Follow links to purchase all the gifts featured on the following pages!
Disney Princess characters as cute, cuddly baby dolls and toddler dolls, choose from Aurora, Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Ariel, and the newest Disney Princess character, Tiana. Each 14-inch Disney Princess Toddler doll is dressed in her signature ball gown and features beautiful rooted hair, poseable legs, and a tiara. Ages 3+ Available at Disney Stores and major retail stores nationwide or www.disneystore.com — $36.99
Available at Target and Kohls, or online at www.rei.com —$14.95
Backyard Safari by Summit
Adventurer Kit
Gear up for adventure with the Adventure Kit filled with field essentials. This kit features the Water Tight Case, Retractable Carabiner Clip, Mini Lantern and the Pop-Up Essential Field Guide. Ages 5 & Up.
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Our Local Favorites
Neighborhood businesses can save the day! Check out these last minute gifts ideas for the people on your list who have everything... Best thing? One size fits all! Automotive
Ed Costante Tire
480 S Delsea Dr, Vineland (856) 696-3206
Sweet UniqueTreats Boutique
Palm Auto Center
2 E Absecon Blvd, Absecon (609) 407-9441
Ralph’s Body Shop 903 Strawberry Ave,Eye Vineland The Artists
Perfect name - specialty and designer products everywhere you look. Don’t miss the Goffengel Pop-up scrapbooks. The books are a perfect, fun, whimsical gift for almost anyone. Must see to appreciate! 1205 Tilton Rd., Northfield 609-383-9696
(856) 697-2369 Designer toys, vintage colRossi lectiblesHonda and local artist gallery 1517 South Delsea Dr, Vineland features works of Ron English, Brownies Squared (856) 692-1700 Kathie Olivas and others. Huge Gift baskets/boxes, cookie trays, custom cakes, Sparkle Kleen Car Wash assortment of blindboxes and cupcakes and dessert trays for Christmas parties 2611 S. Main Rd, Vineland KidRobot toys. and New Years parties. Shipping are available. (856) 691-4421 3 N. New York Rd., Shop #7, 6019 Main St., Mays Landing • 609-625-0711 www.BrowniesSquared.com Smithville - 609-404-4224
Gift that Make Scents
Homestead Barber Shop 6028 Main St. 2, Mays Landing (609) 625-4766
Books
Hunting & Fishing
Sherlock Books & Cafe 45 S. New York Rd, Smithville (609) 652-5505
Sun Rose Words & Music 756 Asbury Ave, Ocean City (609) 399-9190
Candy
Main Street Hardware
Gifts for the hunting enthusiast. Special orders welcome. 6016 Main St., Mays Landing • 609-625-4941 MainstreetHardware@hotmail.com
Sweet Things
Rte 9 & Moss Mill Rd, Smithville (609) 652-2888
Sweet Tooth
644 WHP., Egg Harbor City (609) 965-8800
Village Sweet Shoppe 1 N. New York Rd, Smithville (609) 652-0016
Children Clothing
Jo Jos Pizzeria
The Rail Bar and Grill
Kings Richland Deli
Watering Hole Cafe
Larry’s II Restaurant
Villa Fazzolari
6397 Beacon Ave, Mays Landing (609) 476-3000 1274 Harding Rd, Buena (856) 213-5612
907 N. Main Rd, Vineland (856) 692-9001
2757 S. Main Rd, Vineland (856) 213-6739
Clothing
LA Male
3 Lasalle St, Vineland (856) 794-3000
Brownie’s Diane’s on Main Squared Bakery/Cafe ThisRetail quaint Mays Landing gift shop Gifta Baskets, Party Trays, Custom Cakes features great selection of sterling silver 6019 Main St.,and Mays Landing The jewelry, collectibles, accessories. (609) 625-0711 Dragonfly's Fantasy Flight Pin/Pendant (pictured above), is a one-of-a-kind beautiCrust N Krumbs Bakery Magnolia Court Shopping Center fully crafted piece done in a sterling silver 1370 S. Main Vineland also Rd., offers personalized gift setting. Diane’s (856) 690-1200on your shopping list. baskets for everyone St., Mays Nikki’s6013 BestMain Batch EverLanding Cookie Catering for any occasion 609-625-6491 (609) 457-5890
Crabbys
Alien Spy Voice Messenger
—$14.95 Available at Kidz Creations
Kidz Creations
Educational toys, crafts, and gifts for the budding scientist or artist on your list. 811 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City 609-399-9922
Historic Smithville Inn
Egg Harbor Twp, 6814 Tilton Rd (Pep Boys Plaza), (609) 677-5477
440 S Delsea Dr, Vineland (856) 692-8860
Fun Stuff
www.KidzCreations.biz
Macedonia Grill
Joe’s Poultry
821 Harding Hwy, Buena (856) 697-7107
Record your very own message that plays back when motion is detected!
Fred and Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern
1 N. New York Rd, Smithville (609) 652-7777
6494 Weymouth Rd, Mays Landing (609) 625-9300
603 Main St, Mays Landing (609) 625-2466
1413 Rte 50, Mays Landing (609) 625-2722
1 N. New York Rd, Smithville (609) 652-0544
1252 Harding Hwy, Richland (856) 697-RAIL
Ye Olde Mill St Pub
Sweetpea’s Children’s Shoppe
Dining/Food Baked Goods
Captain May’s Bake Shop County Seat Florist Puts a new on an old favorite. Each and Sendspin warm wishes with flowers house is handmade and decorated with beautiful holiday centerpieces. nice. sugar and spice and everything 5926 Main St., Mays Landing www.CountySeatFlorist.com 6019 Main St., Mays Landing 609-625-3500 609-625-0711
Beauty
November/December, 2010
Brigantine, 3015 Brigantine Blvd, (609) 264-8801
Mays Landing Diner
6177 Main St., Mays Landing (609) 625-5051
Flowers
County Seat Florist
5926 Main St., Mays Landing (609) 625-3500 (888) 476-3500
Gift Baskets
Diane’s on Main
6013 Main St., Mays Landing (609) 625-6491
Remember When Primitive gifts
6022 Main St., Mays Landing (609) 625-7344
Memberships/ Subscriptions
AAA-Mid Atlantic
901 Tilton Rd, Northfield (609) 646-6000
Smithville Christmas and Candle Shoppe Ed Hitzel’s Restaraunt 1 N. New York Rd, Smithville Newsletter (609) 652-0440 www.edhitzel.com
Wrap It Up
Gifts of distinction for the person who has everything. 16 Central Square Linwood, NJ 08221 (609) 653-1743
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Butch’s Gun World
1025 W. Landis Ave., Vineland (856) 692-1010
6019 Main St., Mays Landing • 609-625-0711
840 Piney Hollow Rd, Winslow (609) 704-9500
252 S Leipzig Ave, Egg Harbor City (609) 965-3000
408 E. Absecon Blvd, Absecon (609) 641-5593
Twin Wick Candles are made of petro soot-free soy wax, perfect for the candle lovers on your list.
South Jersey Shooting Club
81 Natalie Terr, Absecon (609) 484-0409
Art Merrill Marine
Remember When Primitive Gifts
PO Box 60 Pleasantville, NJ, 08232 (609) 385-0096
Pet Lovers
Absecon Bay Sportsman
Home Sweet Home
Jersey Shore Family Magazine
Sporting/Outdoors
East Coast Diving
1002 New Rd, Northfield (609) 646-5090
Lilliston Polaris
787 N Delsea Drive, Vineland (856) 619-2020
Barkwood Kennels
Garoppo Feed and Pet Supply 1200 Harding Hwy (Rt. 40), Newfield • (856) 697-4444
Toys
Kidz Creations
811 Asbury Ave, Ocean City (609) 399-9922
Sweetpea’s Children’s Shoppe
2757 South Main Rd, Vineland (856) 213-6739
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FREE Large Coffee w/ Any purchase over $5 (must present ad)
County Seat Florist, Inc. 5926 M AIN S TREET • M AYS L ANDING
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Kimochis™
Real Construction ™
Kimochis™ are unique, fun, educational plush characters that help facilitate positive communication between children and their parents, caregivers, and peers and help cultivate social and emotional learning.
Deluxe Tool Set by Jakks
s Babie
Available at FatBrainToys.com — $24.99
-7 5 s e Ag Soft Shapes®: Trucks
Baby’s first bath foam book and puzzle. A dump truck dumps! A cement mixer spins! Pop out the trucks, and the fun begins! Available at www.innovativekids.com — $10.99
Juno Baby
Beautiful music and product line with the strong believe that beautful music enriches lives. Juno and her puppet friends sing, play and learn in a series of vignettes created to instill a lifelong love of music in children. Featuring original music performed by a live orchestra, Juno Baby addresses overcoming childhood fears, the importance of friendship, problem solving skills, and creating music from things found in the world around you.
Pigz Up!
by Blue Orange Games
Available at most stores where toys are sold www.buy.com —$15.79
Pop on Pals by Spin Master
Pop on Pals are perfect for pre-schoolers! Just press down on the pal and pop-on mix n’ match rings- it’s that easy! Endless combinations and perfectly sized for small hands, the signature “pop” sounds adds to the fun! Ages 2+
Pre-School
Available at major retail stores nationwide—$19.99
Sesame Street
Video USB
by ATP electronics Video USB drives with a special “wearable” connector strap merges Sesame Street’s educational content with a new technological format that enables storage for files like photos, music and video. Each wearable drive comes with character-specific full-length video. Available at Store.SesameStreet.org—$24.99
STORY STACKER BY DISCOVERY TOYS Unique 9-piece wooden stacking system teaches numbers, size, sequence, colors AND geometric shapes while building hand-eye coordination and Available at Target—$18.00 thinking skills. ZOOBIES Soft, furry toys that turn into pillows PLUS a large blanket, all in one neat package. Velocro tabs and hidden zipper keeps everything in place.
Available at Zoobie.com—$34.00
MUSIC TOGETHER LULLABIES Music Together Lullabies is a soothing anthology of 18 lullabies. This CD includes a booklet with calming activity ideas for parent-child bonding.
Available at musictogether.com—$14.95
Moon Dough
chop balance BIKE by Prince Lionheart’s Teaches balance, coordination and confidence. Sold rubber handgrips, 100% Birch wood frame. Ages 2-5 Available at www.Target.com—$72.99
An innovative new product that stimulates ideas for young minds. Real Construction reinvents construction play by using Kid Wood™, a durable foam material that looks, saws, nails and builds just like real wood. Deluxe Tool set includes a saw, hammer, screwdriver, hole borer, small detail saw, nails and screws, multiple pieces of Kid Wood material, and an instructional project book featuring 2 projects – over 120 pieces! Ages 5+
Available at major retail stores nationwide — $24.99
How quick and precise are your fingers? Find out as you build piggy piles in this lively stacking game. Match cards and race to stack up the requested number of piggies with the right colour on top. Roll the die to find out how you are allowed to stack your piggies. Will you use your hands, two fingers or only be allowed to pick up the pigs by their ears?
Available at www.thejunocompany.com
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Zoobles by Spin Master
Razoo’s Treehouse Playset
Zoobles are collectable colourful spheres that ‘pop’ open into fun and cute characters when placed on their magnetized ‘Happitat.’ Zoobles Kiwi’s Treehouse Playset, you can take your Zoobles on a wild adventure! Drop through the ice cave, swing in the tree chair - there’s so much to do in the Treehouse Play Set! You never know when the Zoobles will hit a hot spot and spring to life! The set is loaded with hot spots for surprise reveals.
Available at most stores where toys are sold www.amazon.com — $69.99
by Spin Master
Moon Dough is the latest and greatest molding compound that is unlike anything you have ever seen before! Soft and marshmallow-like, cleans up easily and never dries out so you can use it again and again! Ages 3+
Available at most stores where toys are sold and www.Amazon.com —$19.99
Disney Princess Magic Rise Oven by Jakks
Inspired by our classic Princess stories with culinary magical moments, showcases role play baking, decorating and displaying. Little girls can put their delectable pies and cakes and cupcakes in the oven; wave their magic wand, say a few enchanting words, and watch their masterpieces magically come to life. Girls can customize their creation with icing and toppers, where the toppers light up with another wave of their magic wand. The Disney Princess Magic Rise™ Oven offers two-sided play, with the front as the oven, and the back is the storefront display area for hours of royal fun. Additional cake and cupcake accessories are sold separately for larger pretend parties. Ages 3+
Available at most stores where toys are sold and www.Amazon.com —$34.99
Adventurers by Hearthsong Tropical Tree House
Imagination lives in this amazing 62piece wood-and-fabric fantasy play set With all the nifty nooks and crannies and passageways and vines in the high-rise hideaway, living is the same as playing in this tree. Ages 3 and up. Available at www.hearthsong.com — $159
Ages 8-10
T3 Transforming Solar Robot by OWI’s
The Liv dolls
by Spin Master
The Liv dolls are back and fresher than ever with fabulous new styles. Still the same real teenage girls, with trend-setting styles and cool features like easy to change wigs, 14 points of articulation and real glass- like eyes that add to their amazing look.
Available at most stores where toys are sold — $14.99
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Princess & Me by Jakks
Princess & Me 18-inch dolls have long silky hair. Cinderella, Aurora, Belle, Ariel and Tiana all come wearing a tiara and dressed in their signature Disney Princess gown. Doll fashions, accessories and matching outfits for girls creates a world where girls can “grow” with their favorite Disney Princess characters.(girls ages 5-8).
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T3 easily transforms into three intergalactic designs: Tank, Robot, and Scorpion. Each design can be built, disassembled and then reconfigured to make the designs again and again. Ages 10 and Up.
Must-Have Mini Speakers
Available at hobby, specialty toy, educational and gift stores nationwide— $19.95
Domo Party Lights by Dark Horse Deluxe
Slicer AllSeason Sled by Ice Meister
Hawk Eye
An innovative, all-season sled that works on both snow and grass. Available at icesled.com —
by Air Hogs
Hawk Eye is a revolutionary new helicopter that blends the boundaries between flight, aerial videography and digital media. It is the first ever indoor video camera helicopter that can capture up to 5 minutes of video or hundreds of photos while in flight (Ages 8+) Available at most stores where toys are sold www.spindirect.com — $79.90
Spy Net Video Watch by Jakks
Record video or audio from watch, then upload to a website. Internal capacity for 30 minutes of video, two hours of audio recordings or even 2000 still pictures. (Ages 8+)
$79.99
Snow Baller by HearthSong
Like Snow Sledding... Only Better! A uniquely designed rugged plastic snow sled with a distinctive lever used for stability and turning. Ages 5 and up.
Available at major retail stores nationwide —$49.99
Available at Toys”R”Us — $39.95
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You can brighten up any festivities with the all-new Domo Party Lights, featuring ten festive lights in five brilliant colors of Domo! — $14.95
Wall Mount
Fish Bowl Aquarium Tank by Danya
This is a great item for any fish lover or as a decoration. Easily mount to wall, adds whimsy to any decor. — $39.99
The Sno-Baller makes a huge pile of perfectly round snowballs in minutes, while mittens and hands stay warm and dry. Ages 5 and up. Available at HearthSong.com — $8.98
Zipfy Mini Luge
by PB Teen
This Smart Technology™ product comes with an audio cable for playing your iPod®, MP3 or CD player. Outfit your laptop, cell phone or iPod® with these portable speakers for big sound on the go. Available at Pottery Barn — $19.00
Slalom Sled by Mountain Boy
Beautiful molded plywood, full-pivot steering, slippery plastic runners, and stainless steel hardware. Made with 5/8” thick marine-grade waterproof molded plywood, the entire front section of the Slalom pivots. The sled’s wide stance makes it very stable and gives it excellent flotation in powder snow. Specialized plastic runners for top speed and control. Available at Toys”R”Us — $129.99
Hoodie Buddie by Abbey Dawn
Features machine washable headphones integrated into the drawstrings and a built-in MP3/iPod connector in the pocket. Available at JCPenny’s — $24.99
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CARD GAMES 7 Ate 9 by Out of the Box
Fast play card game makes adding and subtracting bring fun to the whole family! Players add, or subtract, 1, 2, or 3 to the number on the top card of the pile to determine if they have a card that can be played next. Sounds simple, but with everyone playing simultaneously, the options are constantly changing. The first player out of cards wins! 2 to 6 players, ages 8 to adult.
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A brightly colored contained adventure. It contains 48 hidden items for you to find, conveniently listed on the top of the game. The items found in this sealed container are geared toward kids. SPIN IT, TWIST IT, SHAKE IT! Be the first to find the hidden Penny, Marble, Balloon, Letters of the Alphabet, or ? This game is enjoyed by adults as well as children. It is great travel game, terrific learning center activity, or is fun played as a timed game with others. The Kids version comes with red plastic ends, giving the games an exciting, colorful look.
StoryPlay Cards™ is an amazing deck of storytelling and playing cards that will delight, inspire and intrigue kids of all ages. The card deck has 90 beautifully illustrated cards along with a carrying pouch, a rulebook and a guidebook. You can use these cards to tell stories and engage your creative imagination. You can use them to play card games like Spoons, Poker, Sets, and Concentration. Or, you can use them to engage in thoughtful conversation by choosing the card or cards you are attracted to and talking about what they mean to you. Ages 8 and up.
Yamodo Party Time is a family based game that welcomes an unlimited number of players at almost any age. It is played in quick rounds, where players scramble to create their “best” definition to a madeup word and theme with the hope of being picked by the judge. They must be creative, but quick, because when time runs out, the Spindoodler is spun, and the consequences (like having to pass your card) only add to the fun. Every round has a new judge, word and theme, so you never know what your mind will draw out! Write a funny definition, add a quick doodle, and feel free to lobby the judge on why your definition is best. Available at Barnes & Noble, Toys R US, and www.Yamodo.com —$24.95
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Celtic Challenge by Find It Games
Word on the Street™!
Play solo or with a partner-either way, this strategic game of matching and chance requires your undivided attention. Celtic Challenge is an ancient game beautifully crafted with a handsome hardwood board, 45 rustic tiles bearing traditional Celtic symbols, a Celtic staff to designate rounds, and embossed marker stone. Few if any have dared to clear all tiles from the board in one game, but who knows? You could be the first. Ages 8+
by Out of the Box
Discussion and Distraction Equals Fun! Word on the Street is an exciting “tug of words” between two teams. On each turn, one team flips over a category card. Then, before the time runs out, the team members must agree on a word that fits into that category and pull each letter of that word one lane closer to their side of the street. 2 to 8 players. Ages 12 +
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Consensus®
Consensus is a game about opinions, it’s not a trivia or strategy game. Consensus® is the perfect game for a party setting, or as a family game. For 4 to 8 Players, ages 13 and up, 30 Minutes per Game. Now available in Junior Edition, Music Edition, and Movie Edition. ®
Available at www.consensusgame.com— $24.95
Not a trivia buff? It doesn’t matter! Each player writes a guess to a question such as “In what year did the bikini swimsuit makes its first appearance?” or “How many feet wide is an NFL football field?” and places it face-up on the betting mat. Feeling confident? Bet on your guess. Think someone else knows better? Bet on their guess. Strike it big and you’ll be cheering like you just hit the jackpot! Available at Target, Borders, most specialty toy stores and www.amazon.com– $29.99
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Gifts for Mom The Power Balance Bracelet Power Balance is based on the idea of optimizing the body’s natural energy ow, similar to concepts behind many Eastern philosophies. The hologram in Power Balance is designed to resonate with and respond to the natural energy ďŹ eld of the body. Made to last, this durable, 100% Surgical Grade Silicone wristband can go anywhere you do. Made with a stretch feature that extends easily over your hand, you’ll love the style and comfort it provides. Complete with two Power Balance holograms, this sporty and fun band goes with everything. Available at www.powerbalance.com — $29.95
Pandora Jewelry If your mom, wife, girlfriend, or female friend is into fashion or are fond of wearing special jewelry accessories, the top choice of Christmas gifts for her would be jewelry like Pandora jewelry. It doesn't have to be too expensive, but its distinctive style has made itself stand out. If you think it too simple to pick up one, you could combine several pieces of them, and they will surely appreciate your thoughtful heart. Available at select gift and jewelry stores and www.pandora.net — $29.95
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Made specifically for hunters, this saw eliminates the need to bring a pole saw into the woods and it extends to 10 feet to clear shooting lanes from the ground up to tree stand levels. The Hooyman 10 telescopes to just 28 inches for easy transport.
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Alumi-Tech® Magnum Climbing Treestand Wand+ by Nyko Wireless Motion Sensing Controller for Wii with built-in Full Motion™ Technology. Experience the most advanced Wii Remote alternative in the world with the Nyko Wand+. The Wand allows for complete control of all compatible Wii software and menus and features full accelerometer control support, vibration feedback, and built-in speaker as well as Nyko’s new Full Motion Technology. Full Motion Technology provides 1:1 movement tracking fully compatible with all Wii Motion Plus games without the need for any extra dongles or add-ons. With the Wand in your hand, you’ll have total control of all your Wii software as well as a rubberized B-Trigger, larger 1 and 2 buttons and an improved and re-worked d-pad for more comfortable and accurate classic and horizontal game play. For more information visit www.nyko.com Available at nyko.com–$39.99
by API Outdoors™
Welded-aluminum design is quiet, stable, and sturdy. Top climbing section features a padded climbing bar, armrests, and adjustable seat, backpack straps, cinching straps, and accessory bag. Available at www.apioutdoors.com — $279.99
ScentPrevent™ Kit by Dead Down Wind
This Kit is easy to carry and includes all the ScentPrevent products necessary to get ready for the hunt. Each product contains exclusive bio-engineered enzyme formula with the power of our enzyme technology.
THE SHOX SCOOTER® The first-ever active shock absorber scooter that allows riders to perform higher, faster, more awesome tricks! Unlike traditional scooters, the Shox Scooter’s supreme shocks increase a rider’s speed and air-time, making stunts bigger and better. The Shox Scooter is built with a new, innovative spring shock deck that not only absorbs impact when landing jumps and stunts, but also springs back to increase the rider’s power. The deck’s rough grip surface provides excellent foot control and traction while performing tricks. Also, the scooter’s sturdy back brake further enhances control and safety while riding. Ages 5 and up Available at most stores where toys are sold and www.shredsled.com – $49.99
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Digital Tire Gauge and Multi-Tool by Magellan The perfect gift for the drivers on your list. This compact tire gauge contains a 6-in-1 multi-tool for on-the-road emergencies. It displays tire pressure on a backlit screen, and has an LED flashlight for low-light conditions.
Available at www.magellans.com —$24.85
SE315 Sound Isolating Earphones The SE315 Sound Isolating Earphones feature a single driver earphone with fullrange sound and a unique detachable cable. The SE315 offers the superior sound quality, durability, and style for which Shure is known. Comfortable sound isolating sleeves block up to 37 dB of ambient noise. Sound isolation technology prevents outside noise from interfering with your listening experience.
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The multi-tool features pliers, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, scissors, seatbelt cutter and glass hammer.
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The Local View by Mayor Chuck Chiarello
Wow -- It’s Finally Over. TV Returns to Normal Unless you have been out of the country for the last five months, or your television was broken, you can’t help but feel relieved that the Pennsylvania, Delaware, and South Jersey election campaigns are over. Non-stop, twenty or thirty second commercials every minute of the day and night are irritating . If you were following the Pennsylvania Senate race, the Democratic commercials were on and they were followed immediately by the Republican commercials or visa versa. The claims that were made against opposing candidates seemed nothing more then an episode of a reality TV show. Sound bites, distorted photos, and a lady who said she was “not a witch” were included in the insanity. In South Jersey, it was Adler verses Runyon. One guy had a donkey in his backyard, and the other was running for the party that has a donkey for a mascot. There comes a point when the pubic tunes out the information and the misinformation. On the local level there is not much on television, but there are campaign mailers and glossy cards that make claims that fill the mailboxes. Oh, how I wish we could just compare qualifications, experience, and local issues without having the political spin put on everything. I truly believe we have to get back to reality where taxpayers can actually see and hear candidates. It is sort of like watching TV and you know the commercials are too loud, but nobody is doing anything about it! Everyone knows this type of campaigning does not best serve the intentions of our democracy. I believe that negative campaigning has hit every level of government. It is time to fix the problem and stop the spin doctors who flood the TV and radio airwaves with often misleading and one-sided information. In New Jersey, we are blessed with an election every year. Somebody is always running and, as soon as one campaign season is over, people start gearing up for next one. So, if you are marking your calendar, it is only about six months till it starts all over again. Brace yourself. 2010 seems to have been the year of the Republican sweep – locally, on the county level, and throughout the country. These things happen and, even in little Buena Vista Township, the last few elections have been challenging for us Democrats. Sometimes the tide turns the other way, and there are cycles that favor the Democrats. Governor Chris Christie is riding high on one of those tides, but the whole process is hurting towns all over New Jersey. The plight between the Republican Governor and the Democratic controlled Legislature has sandwiched all the towns in New Jersey in between them. Facing a 2% budget cap as of January 1st, both sides are far apart in making it work. If municipalities are caught in the gridlock, then it is the taxpayer that will suffer in the long run. I am not defending either side with this issue, but I do believe that both sides have to get off their soap boxes and come together before the calendar strikes 2011.
Holiday Lighting Contest in Full Glow
It’s that time of year when you can show off your house to the whole neighborhood. The Buena Vista Township Special Events Committee will be around to judge the holiday lights. There are two ways to enter the competition. First, our judges will search through the Township for the nicest homes between Monday, December 6th, and Wednesday, December 22nd. Second, you can call in the name and address of your favorite house to Joan Stahl in the Mayor’s Office at 856-697-2100 or 609-561-5650 then press 8. Generally, prizes are given in each area of the Township. So, help us by giving us your suggestions.
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VFW Post #158 Gather in Saw Mill Park in Honor of Veterans Day On Thursday, November 11th members of VFW Post #158 and other area military personnel gathered for two ceremonies in honor of Veterans Day. This photo was taken at Saw Mill Park in Richland Village. Another ceremony was also held at the memorial at the Milmay Volunteer Fire Company. Please support our Vets and the memory of those who have served our country and given the ultimate sacrifice.
Mayor Chuck Elected President of the New Jersey League of Municipalities On Friday, November 19, 2010, New Jersey’s mayors elected Chuck Chiarello, Mayor of Buena Vista Township, to the position of President of the New Jersey League of Municipalities. Mayor Chiarello previously served as the League’s 1st Vice President. As president of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, Mayor Chiarello will help lead the Association that represents New Jersey’s 566 municipal governments. He will represent the interests and needs of New Jersey’s local elected officials to county, state and federal officials. Mayor Chiarello is a 31 Year Resident of Buena Vista Township and is serving in his 7th Term elected as a Township Committeeman (his 19th year) and is serving his sixteenth year as Mayor of Buena Vista Township. Mayor Chiarello serves on the Buena Vista Planning Board, Environmental Commission, Special Events Committee, Public Safety Committee and more. Mayor Chiarello is also Chairman of the Pinelands Municpal Council where he has served since 1996. Chuck has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business/Marketing (with honors) from Richard Stockton State College in Pomona, NJ, and is certified by the Rutgers Government Studies Program. He also served as a Firefighter and Secretary of the Milmay Volunteer Fire Company for many years. Chuck lives with his wife Cheryl in the Milmay section of Buena Vista Township.
11th Annual Tree Lighting Mark your calendar for Friday, December 10, 2010, at 6:30 pm for the 11th Annual Buena Vista Township Holiday Tree Lighting. Santa and his Elves will be on hand at the festivities. They will arrive by a special fire truck parade to officially kick-off the Holiday Season. There will be hot chocolate, juice, and snacks for all in attendance. There will be singing of holiday favorites. The kids will help Santa light our official tree and then everyone will go into the Municipal Building to share their wish list with him. There will be a coloring contest with prizes. The coloring forms are distributed through the school system and can also be picked up at Buena Vista Township Hall on Route 40. The completed drawing must be returned by 6:30 pm on the night of the event. This is truly a wonderful event for the whole family, so mark your calendars and join us at Township Hall. There is no cost for the event. The first 150 kids to share their wish list with Santa will receive a gift. The evening is sponsored by the Buena Vista Township Special Events Committee. There will also be music from the Bud Dennis Duo.
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Washington Report Food and Toy Donations Sought for Christmas Holidays Honoring ThoseWho by Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02)
Donations of food and toys are being accepted that are offered at Christmas time to families in need. In the past, the Township has been able to help an average of 20 families with food and toy donations during the Christmas holidays. Excess food donations will be given to the food bank at the Martin Luther King Center and the Community FoodBank of Southern New Jersey in Egg Harbor Township. If you would like to help you can make a monetary donation or give toys, food, turkey, ham or non-perishable items. Please contact Joan Stahl in the Mayor’s Office at 856-697-2100 or 609-561-5650 then press 8. Collection containers will be located at each of the Post Offices in the Township and at Township Hall plus the MLK Center on Jackson Road in Newtonville. Please help those in need during the holidays.
Let’s celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season with the lighting of our tree in Saw Mill Park. Santa will give each child a candy cane and you can meet Santa’s Elves. There will be sing-a-longs and holiday music. Help support our local Food Bank by bringing canned food or a non-perishable item. For each item received a ticket will be given for a chance to Win A Prize. The Patcong Valley Model Railroad Society will be open from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm on this special day. Take a ride on the Cape May Seashore Lines Train with Santa (www. capemayseashorelines.org for times and schedule). For more information call Joan in the Office of the Mayor at 856-697-2100 or 609-561-5650 ext. 8.
Make America Great
We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always be free. These words were spoken more than two decades ago by President Reagan on the beaches of Normandy in memory of those who served their nation with bravery and distinction during WWII. On Veterans’ Day, we remembered all the men and women who answered the call to serve and, with honor, made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. While many of us continue to be focused on the challenges and difficulties at home – from the ongoing economic recession and high unemployment to record foreclosures and growing debt - many sacrifices are being made abroad by our servicemen and women. There are countless New Jersey residents as members of the National Guard, Reserves and Active Duty who have or are currently serving abroad. It is those troops serving in ongoing conflicts across the globe, and the families they have left behind, that should remain in our thoughts. Day in and day out, they demonstrate unwavering bravery to protect those who cannot defend themselves and an unparalleled commitment to promote democracy in regions where tyranny and oppression have long ruled. On this Veterans Day and throughout the month, I encourage everyone to participate in community events celebrating our local veterans. Likewise, I encourage every American to leave a message of support for our troops at www.OurMilitary.mil, and read notes posted in return by our troops. We must remember all the men and women who answered the call to serve their country and honor their selflessness. And upon their return home, we should work every day to ensure they receive what they have rightly earned.
NOTE: Veterans needing assistance or additional information should contact the Mays Landing office by calling 1-800-471-4450 or 609-625-5008 or visit the “Veterans Center” on the website: www.house.gov/lobiondo.
Library’s Children’s Department
Mayor Robert Romano (l) presents Vineland Public Library director Gloria Urban with a Certificate of Recognition. Also pictured (l to r) are Head of Children’s and Young Adult Services Helen Cowan Margiotti, Children’s Outreach Librarian Samantha Tai and Alex Kaganzev
VGA Holds Ribbon Cutting with Congressman LoBiondo
Vineland Gynecology Associates (VGA), formerly of Vineland Obstetrical and Gynecological Professional Association (VOGPA), hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony with Congressman Frank LoBiondo on Monday, October 18. (L-R): Cindy Nevara, Nurse Practitioner, VGA; Bob DeSanto, President, Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce; Ronald Portadin, MD, VGA; Congressman Frank LoBiondo; Dawn Hunter, Executive Director, Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce; Jonathan Gewirtz, MD, VGA; Rita Vastano, Nurse Practitioner, VGA.
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From the Senate
by Nelson Albano, Assemblyman, First Legislative District
The Effects Of Hurricane Season on Cumberland County
We are in the middle of what the national weather service suggests will be an above normal hurricane season. Should a hurricane strike and be so devastating that it would require a mass evacuation of Cape May County – particularly during the tourist season – Cumberland County would be profoundly affected. Why? Because a minimum of 100,000 people will be moved north and west from Cape May County to Cumberland County needing, among other things, shelter and medical care, including hospitals. Put another way, a serious hurricane would be a matter of life and death in both Cape May and Cumberland counties. I and my Assembly colleague, Matt Milam, and Senator Jeff Van Drew have recognized the need to have a state evacuation plan that works. We have drafted an omnibus evacuation plan, the Senate version of which – S264 – was approved by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee on July 19. As Vice Chairman of the same committee in the Assembly, I will quickly post the Assembly version for a vote, so that the full Legislature will have an opportunity to vote on the evacuation plan legislation. Among the measure’s provisions that will impact Cumberland County are requirements that the Director of the State Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEM) work in consultation with the Departments of Health and Senior Services and Community Affairs to identify and reserve elementary and secondary school buildings as temporary shelters during an emergency; allocate funding for renovation of these buildings that do not meet standards for adequate emergency sheltering; and identify and reserve buildings that would be needed as long term emergency shelters for those individuals who are removed from their homes for more than six months. Our evacuation plan legislation also requires: a special emergency OEM/State Police operations team to ensure consistency among the various county evacuation plans; the OEM director to work directly with county emergency management officials to locate and identify all critical infrastructure that would need an alternative emergency power generator; the State Police to work directly with county emergency management officials to implement a reverse lane strategy on the Atlantic City Expressway, the Garden State Parkway and Route 287 in preparation for an emergency evacuation, and prohibit the towing of trailers and boats on public highways during an evacuation emergency; each county affected by an evacuation to establish a central registry for individuals with special needs – those who have a unique or extraordinary physical or mental condition -- who may need additional assistance during an evacuation emergency; and require counties and municipalities to include in their respective emergency operations plans provisions that evaluate the evacuation procedures of their health care facilities, alternative sources of care and proposed sites of temporary shelter, and to provide this information to the state Office of Emergency Management. I cannot stress too strongly how important the Van Drew-Albano-Milam evacuation plan legislation is to every resident of Cumberland and Cape May counties. We have worked long and hard to cover every aspect of the ramifications of a natural disaster emergency, such as hurricane or nor’easter. And I assure you that we will continue to work our hardest to ensure that our legislation is enacted into law. The fact that thousands of lives will be at stake during such an evacuation emergency requires no less of us.
The Great Box Tops Race
The J.C. Milanesi PTO is supporting students who participate in The Great Box Tops Race. The Starting Line is on the first day of each month. The students collect and submit the Box Tops until they reach the Finish Line, on the last Friday of each month. The Classroom collecting the most Box Tops during each monthly race, or “sprint,” will have temporary ownership of the Traveling Box Tops Trophy for the entire month! The Traveling Trophy will be delivered to the Winning Classroom! ( Pre-K gets a separate, Medal-Wearing, stuffed Box Tops Bear !) A running count of each student’s submissions is recorded and the child
who collects the most Box Tops during the separate, monthly time frames wins an authentic Medal of Achievement!
Winners Announced For Soap Box Derby Over 30 young contestants and their families came out on Saturday afternoon, October 16, for the Fourth Annual Vineland Family Soap Box Derby in downtown Vineland, and with sunny cool weather and a little wind, a group of winners emerged. The event, organized by Main Street Vineland and sponsored this year by Ace Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Supplies, Inc., of Vineland, took place at 4th Street and Landis Avenue. The contestants raced in certain age groups in several categories. In the Little Rascal category, the contestants built their cars on their own at home. Stock and Super Stock cars were built by the contestants from a kit. “We are proud, not only of the winners, but of all those who took part in the Derby and made it a success,” said Main Street Executive Director Todd Noon. “Ace Plumbing deserves our thanks for making it possible this year to have what is truly an event for the whole family.” For more information on all Main Street Vineland events, call the organization’s office at (856) 794-8653 or visit www. mainstreetvineland.org or on Facebook
The winners in each category and age group were as follows: Little Rascal (ages 10-13): 1st place: Kyle Messick 2nd place: Kyle Koering Stock (ages 6-9); 1st place: Holden Unchis 2nd place: Adam Burris 3rd place: Jayson Villanueva Stock (ages 10-13): 1st place: Alex Hartman 2nd place: Della Anconetani 3rd place: Geno Mainiero Super Stock: Rachel Berman
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Inhuman Relations by Dennis Hyer
Rightly So
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by Jimmie Lee Hollis
There will be no more “business as usual.� The victory by the GOP on November 2nd signaled the temporary arrest of socialism in our nation. The GOP gains in the Senate might also be enough to stymie Senator Harry Reid’s progressive agenda. Will there be gridlock? I surely hope so as I am all for gridlock if it means stopping the progressives from showering us with still more unwanted and unconstitutional legislation. The Democrats are now trying to drive a wedge between the GOP and Tea Party Patriots by telling Republicans that the patriots are impatient and will demand that they fix everything overnight. Not so. Patriots are well informed, well researched, patient, and they understand that such legislative heavy lifting will take time to accomplish. They also know that Republicans have to contend with a Whitehouse that will more than likely still govern from the left. After listening to the president’s news conference after the elections I was not surprised that he still does not get it. He still thinks his agenda is the right one for the nation even though the voters said please stop the spending and taxing. His demeanor was such that he still looks upon the voters as being uninformed, irrational and just don’t understand his message. However he was a bit contrite when responding to questions from “his media� about the unpopularity of his healthcare bill. As expected the liberal media went into full tilt and spin hours before the election results were finalized. The liberal talking heads were beside themselves with anger and disappointment. In contrast the alternative media gave the public fair and balanced coverage and analysis. It is true however, that the voters did not run and hug the Republicans as much as they rejected the Democrats. The GOP, even at the local and state levels, is now on probation; there will be no more “business as usual.� Despite their thumping in this election, progressives are still determined to impose socialism on the American people. They view this election as just a temporary set back and their drive to succeed is by no means diminished. With control of the Senate and the Whitehouse still in their hands, progressives are spoiling for a fight with the new congress in January. In fact the battle of words in the media has already begun. It is imperative that the new GOP majority in the House, along with conservatives and tea party patriots, remain equally as fierce and determined to see that progressives do not succeed. Republicans in the House and also those in the Senate have to be fearless, determined and most important of all, stay in touch with the voters that put them in power. Tea Party Patriots are cautiously optimistic with the new GOP majority; they know Washington can change those who are not firmly anchored in their conservative beliefs. Patriots also know that even though we won a large battle the war is far from over. Make no mistake about it, the Tea Party Patriots are not going away, are not relenting and are not going to drop their guard. It is only with constant diligence and vigilance that “we the people� can restore honor to our nation.
EVERY BREATH COUNTS FOUNDATION
TO HOST 2nd Annual WALK, SHOP & BRUNCH FOR LUNG CANCER AWARENESS The Every Breath Counts Foundation for Lung Cancer Awareness, whose mission is to raise awareness and funding for lung cancer research and support programs in the Southern New Jersey Shore Area, is set to host its second annual Walk, Shop & Brunch for Lung Cancer Awareness on Saturday, November 20, at the Pier Shops at Caesars in Atlantic City. Attendees will enjoy a brunch at Game On restaurant and raise money for lung cancer awareness.
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Food for Thought by Jean Hecker
An Exotic Holiday Treat When we were kids, I remember that my mom tried a couple of weight-loss methods here and there along the way and the one that I personally liked the most was the “Ayds” Diet Plan, which was a box of wrapped caramels that were supposed to suppress hunger. You took 1 to 2 caramels with a glass of water before each meal, and that would make you eat less. Well, one fall day I decided that I wanted to make caramel apples just like they had at the Acme market. So, I got out the box of “Ayds” caramels (when mom wasn’t home of course), took off all of the wrappers, melted the caramels down and dipped an apple into the carmel mixture. Needless to say, it worked quite well... I was not at all hungry that night at dinner. Also, needless to say, I never saw another box of Ayds in the house! One other time my mom and her sisters, Julie and Mary, went to Weight Watchers at the YMCA in Vineland. Julie and Mary did ok, but my mom did exceedingly well and they could not figure it out. One day, Linda and I found a bag of creme donuts hidden in back of the kitchen cabinet... seems mom was eating 3 creme donuts as a “meal-replacement” whenever the mood struck her, and she actually lost more weight than the rest of them who were eating 4 ounces of tuna in water and making their own ketchup! Unbelievable! I still love caramel and here is a great holiday treat from one of the new chefs on the cooking channel - Bal Arneson. It is a delicious caramel-like candy that is healthy and really delicious. I added cinnamon as well as the cardamon to the mix because I really like the taste. Serve along side your favorite cookies this Holiday season or save for a midnight snack!
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2 cups sugar (you can also add less sugar, but try it first this way, then adjust for next batch) 1 cup water 1 teaspoon ground cardamon ( I also like to add 1 tsp cinnamon ) 3/4 cup butter or use margarine for a lower fat recipe 2 cups chickpea flour- also called garbanzo flour - can be found at health food stores 1/2 cup chopped unsalted pistachio nuts (I also think you could add a 1/4 cup of cocoa for a chocolate flavor, but I haven’t tried it yet!) Butter an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan. Put the sugar, water, and spices into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Boil until thick syrup forms a thread when pinched between thumb and forefinger, about 15 minutes. Let the mixture cool slightly. Be careful not to let it get too brown. There is a residual cooking time after you remove it from the heat, so remove when just lightly browned. Melt the butter in a large skillet and add the chickpea flour. Cook over mediumlow heat until it turns a golden brown, about 8 minutes. Stir this mixture into the syrup along with half the pistachios and press into the baking pan. Sprinkle the top with the rest of the pistachios and let set for about 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve. Makes about 10 squares. Pre-Heat Oven to 350’F / Bake for about 50 minutes *For the crust - Use your own favorite double pie crust recipe
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It Aint Easy Being Me by Big Rick Cahall
A Slap in the Facebook!
I thought I was done with Facebook ranting last month people. It seems for the 1,422nd time in my life, I was wrong. It comes to my attention that 20% of employers are perusing Facebook and other social networking sites prior to making hiring decisions on new applicants. Attention ass clowns: You sicken me. This can only get worse from here. Whats next , private detectives following the Top 3 Candidates for the Marketing Research Operations Manager position open at Periwinkles Pottery Porch LLC to make sure they are cut from the cloth necessary to appease the sloths at Corporate HQ? There has already been numerous firings nationwide based on existing employees spewing their workplace dismay or unfavorable opinions about their bosses and/or employers up on Facebook. Let’s see a show of hands from you happy bubbly lemmings praising the gospel which is Mr. or Mrs. Supervisor. I really think that companies are really getting worse every day. In this unbelievable, stressful, economic time that has befallen our mighty country, this is what our leaders have come to? I had a boss tell me that the best employee is one who thinks his/her job is on the line everyday and if they believe they are to be fired at any minute they will produce their asses off! WRONG Dopey. That is a disgusting way to treat someone that is working for you and making your life better by the way of commerce. People in general want to feel part of something. Not just an easily replaceable cog in the wheel. When I worked for that piece of garbage, I felt nervous and stressed at work daily. I couldn’t think about anything other than beating this guy in the head with a heavy object that CSI couldn’t trace back to me. I prayed for salvation, which is a real bitch when you’re an Agnostic. I wanted to quit constantly. I had to feed my family and tolerated this shit until I could finally sell myself into Black Market White Slavery Ring for Norwegian Lumberjacks. Ahhhh , tranquility at last. Grouch Marx once said “ I would not want to belong to any club that would have me as a memberâ€? That’s how I feel if I was to be hired by one of these companies that practiced this style of eavesdropping profiling. I don’t want to pass your test. I have a right to let my hair down with my fellow FB brethren ( As annoying as they are anyway‌). As the New York Times reports, “the NLRB filed a complaint last week against American Medical Response of Connecticut, an ambulance service that fired an employee for posting comments about her boss. The employee, Dawnmarie Souza, allegedly posted a critical comment about her supervisor, who had reprimanded her for attempting to join a union. This is the first time that the NLRB has publicly defended an employee involved in a workplace Facebook snafu -- and that alone is pretty significant.â€? Can you go “postalâ€? on Facebook now? Verbally of course. I understand that most of us have lulled into a false sense of security that FB is like a big partyline. We are all on it, but only your friends or the goofball you are spouting to get to see or experience it. Maybe some are “drunk FB typingâ€?. And ya can’t really type well after a few bong hits or a little vaporized skunky bud. Right Spicoli?? Do we now need a QWERTY Lock that you have to basically breathalyzer your own ass before logging on to FB? I don’t want to know a world where you can’t tell Mr. Slate to go *#@& himself to a Co-Worker in the secluded confines of Facebook while planting imaginary crops on an imaginary government subsidized farm. Big Brother and 1984 are upon us at last kiddies. Check please‌ On some brighter news‌ I have organized my 5th Annual Toys For Tots Benefit Comedy Show to be held Friday night , December 17th , 8pm-10pm at The Riverside Inn. Marines will be in attendance accepting UnWrapped Gifts for Boys and Girls. Tickets are $ 8.00 in Advance and $ 10 at door ( between 8-9:30pm) Call 609-476-0266 for TIX or Info.. Admission after 10pm for party is FREE!! ( it was previously reported that the date was the 18th, but is OFFICIALLY now the 17th of December ) We have had great success and expect this one to blow the doors off the previous 4 events!! There will be 5 of the Best comics from the South Jersey / Philadelphia COMEDY Scene to give you a night you wont soon forget. Stick around after the comedy show because its also The Riversides Christmas Party Rock N Roll Bash with The xXx Band from 10pm-2am rockin the house!! ** Check out Big Ricks band : “ xXx “ ( The Triple X Band ) at the following Clubs: Chelsea Hotel/ A.C. : CD Release Party 1am – 4am PRIVATE GIG Riverside Tavern: November 20th 9pm – 1am “It’s the xXx 20th Anniversary Partyâ€? Riverside Tavern: December 17th 10pm-2am CHRISTMAS PARTY INFO & Dates : BigRickComedy@Yahoo.com See ya soon , B.R. **
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CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE $435,000.00: 103 w Atlantic Main house 4 BR’s, beautiful gardens. Cottage for added income in rear. Coldwell Banker James C. Otton Real Estate, Inc. 609-463-1400 Pamela.5BA, Handy Man Special, 1.34ac, Wooded Lot, Lots of Potential, Close to Dennis Twp Recreation Area, Kelly Blum, RE/MAX Beach Home Realty Office 609-263-3600, Cell 609-665-5866 EHT - $349,000: Calling all Automotive Buff`s . Large lot w/8 Car garage Rented 2bd.2ba home too. Store your car`s and get an income. 1.75 acres Call Dan Frisco Balsley Losco RE 609-457-3508 EHT $230,000: Stunning 2 BR, 2 BA home in Adult Community on a cul-de-sac. Josephine Flora, Ocean City Realty, 609-204-4790. Galloway - $79,000 First floor condo, laminate floors, newer carpet & kitchen cabinets. Newer hot water heater and HVAC. Great for investors or first time buyers. Subject to third party approval. Century 21 Atlantic Professional, Matt Griffith (609) 432-2482 GALLOWAY - $330,000: Great home & great location. 5 BR/2.5 BA home on a quite cul-de-sac. Beautifully landscaped w/ ingrd sprinkler system. Huge Eat-In Country Kitchen with Granite Counter Tops. Florida Rm overlooking the beautiful fenced yard w/ingrd pool. Keller Williams Realty, Mary Ann Wagner or Karen Komo, Office: 609-484-9890 or Cell: 609-705-5505
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