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F inding an iconic item from the last several decades using all the letters in the alphabet has been a fun travel through time. While searching through boxes of old black and white photos to jog my memory, I came upon the Western Union Telegram sent by my father Joe, from the Bronx, NY, to his father Harry, in Utica, NY, on Wednesday, October 18, 1950, the day I was born. The telegram announced my name and stated that Betty and baby were fine. A 61 year-old Western Union Telegram was the perfect way to represent the letter W. At home I surround myself with the common everyday things of the past six decades. All of these old things have a familiarity to me that is fun and comforting at the same time. Many of these items have as much usefulness today as they did years ago. VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 44 | DECEMBER 14, 2011 CONNECTING YOU TO CONNECTING YOU TO SOUTH JERSEY. WEEKLY. SOUTH JERSEY. WEEKLY. INSIDE: GREAT GIFTS • VRDC’S NUTCRACKER • WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS • SANTA LETTERS HOLIDAY A TO Z P AGES 18 & 19 ECRWSS Local Residential Customer Remember When... Santa recently visited the Vineland YMCA for the facility’s annual Swim with Santa. Approximately 80 participants—kids and families—swam, made Christmas tree ornaments, and enjoyed healthy snacks. Five community volunteers and three staff volunteers helped with the event. Swim with Santa is one of several community-oriented programs offered each year by the local Y. For more informa- tion about these or other classes, call 691-0030. From left: Jennifer Francesconi, Giana Francesconi, YMCA Santa, and Angelo Francesconi. Swim with Santa Draws 80 at YMCA Continued on page 10 Some items on display at the library exhibit are carbon paper, a home permanent wave kit, a clothesline, a milk box and vinyl records. As the year winds to a close, it’s a good time to take a walk down memory lane. { BY ADRIENNE POSSENTI } Interactive Exhibit at Library Take a trip down memory lane at Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, through December. “Remember When A–Z” is an interactive display of everyday items found in homes during the last six decades. You are invited to “Remember When” by find- ing items from A–Z in the display, courtesy of local resident Adrienne Possenti. The display is available during regular library hours: Monday–Thursday (10 a.m.–8 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Saturday (11 a.m.–4 p.m.). All areas of the library are handicap accessible. (Note: Library is closed for repairs on Friday, December 16.)

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Finding an iconic item from the last severaldecades using all the letters in the alphabet hasbeen a fun travel through time. While searchingthrough boxes of old black and white photos to jogmy memory, I came upon the Western UnionTelegram sent by my father Joe, from the Bronx, NY,to his father Harry, in Utica, NY, on Wednesday,October 18, 1950, the day I was born. The telegramannounced my name and stated that Betty and babywere fine. A 61 year-old Western Union Telegram wasthe perfect way to represent the letter W.At home I surround myself with the commoneveryday things of the past six decades. All of theseold things have a familiarity to me that is fun andcomforting at the same time. Many of these itemshave as much usefulness today as they did years ago.VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 44 | DECEMBER 14, 2011CONNECTI NG YOU TO SOUTH JERSEY. WEEKLY.I NSI DE: GREAT GI FTS VRDCS NUTCRACKER WONDERLAND OF LI GHTS SANTA LETTERSHOLIDAYATOZPAGES18&19E C R W S SL o c a lR e s i d e n t i a l C u s t o m e rRemember When...Santa recently visited the Vineland YMCA for thefacilitys annual Swim with Santa. Approximately 80participantskids and familiesswam, madeChristmas tree ornaments, and enjoyed healthysnacks. Five community volunteers and three staffvolunteers helped with the event. Swim with Santais one of several community-oriented programsoffered each year by the local Y. For more informa-tion about these or other classes, call 691-0030.From left: Jennifer Francesconi, Giana Francesconi,YMCA Santa, and Angelo Francesconi.Swim with Santa Draws 80 at YMCAContinued on page 10Some items on display at the library exhibit are carbon paper, a homepermanent wave kit, a clothesline, a milk box and vinyl records.As the year winds to a close, its a good time to takea walk down memory lane. { BY ADRIENNE POSSENTI }Interactive Exhibit at LibraryTake a trip down memory lane at VinelandPublic Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue,through December. Remember When AZ isan interactive display of everyday itemsfound in homes during the last six decades.You are invited to Remember When by find-ing items from AZ in the display, courtesy oflocal resident Adrienne Possenti.The display is available during regularlibrary hours: MondayThursday (10 a.m.8p.m.), Friday (10 a.m.5 p.m.) and Saturday(11 a.m.4 p.m.). All areas of the library arehandicap accessible. (Note: Library is closedfor repairs on Friday, December 16.)Grapevine 1-9 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:27 PM Page 1{2}thegrapevine|DECEMBER14,2011{CONTENTS} IGuest Column { BY MICKEY BRANDT }ShowofHandsReaders responded positively tomy effort a few months ago toshow the disconnects in ourworld and encouraged me towrite more of the same. (And I thank bothof you for your input.) Without a resound-ing endorsement, but with an inner guidethat says Im right about 50 percent of thetime, I offer another column based on thetopsy-turvy nature of things.I want you to raise your hand: If you think life is not as sweet sincethe Wawa lines got long If youre not sure if were still fight-ing in Iraq If you still remember your timestables If you feel left out because you didntnotice the huge August earthquake If you cant believe there are stillshopping carts with wobbly wheels If you dont understand the differencebetween @, #, and : ) If youve been having troublesleeping If you think its the fault of Congress If you dont understand your cellphone plan If you think Michele Bachmann istoo short to be President If you think Walmart has the lowestprices because of the way it treats itsemployees If you think things are just plain get-ting meaner If you think theres not a whole lotwrong with raising taxes on the wealthy If you hate riding around the wholeshopping center parking lot to get to theway out If you got really hurt by the realestate crash If you think politics and religiondont mix If your teenager has a piercing or atattoo If you dont understand the metricsystem If you realize the good times arenever coming back If you still think shots came from thegrassy knoll If youre afraid of hitting a deer ondark country roads If you think the Republican presiden-tial candidates are a sorry lot If you like Ritas Water Ice If you want more retail stores to treatcustomers like Ace Hardware on LincolnAvenue If you dont think its the fault of thepoor people If you want to know, after all thesenotices, whether the water supply inVineland is safe or not If you dont know what the demandsof the Occupy movement are If you think teacher bashing has got-ten out of control If you wish Christmas shopping wasa little more fun If youd vote for Ron Paul if youthought he could win If youre a bit uneasy now with newanti-immigrant laws in some states If you think TV sets in Americashould be on less than eight hours a dayon average If you dont understand how thestock market works If you think big box stores are too bigand have crappy stuff in some of theirboxes If you think food should be cheaperin the greatest country in the world If youre not sure which country isthe greatest in the world anymore If you think sliced bread is not theright standard for things being the bestthing since If you dont know what you wouldtweet if you were on Twitter If you dont understand your lifeinsurance coverage If you think cable, phone, andInternet will soon cost more than $79 amonth If you think your childs sports coachis an idiot If a school bus has pulled out in frontof you If you think you are usually right. IOur columnist offers a humorous, albeit frank,assessment of everyday living.{STAFF}MIKE EPIFANIO Editor & PublisherDEBORAH A. EIN Managing EditorGAIL EPIFANIO ControllerSHERRY MUNYAN Advertising ExecutiveMARIE HALPIN-GALLO Advertising ExecutiveTRACY BUSCHAM Graphic DesignerRYAN DINGER Editorial/Sales AssistantThe Grapevine907 N. Main Rd. Vineland, NJ 08361PHONE: 856-457-7815 FAX: 856-457-7816EMAIL: [email protected]: www.grapevinenewspaper.comThe Grapevine is published on Wednesdays byGrapevine News Corp. Copyright 2011. Allrights reserved.1 Remember When...An interactive exhibit at VinelandPublic Library takes you back.ADRIENNE POSSENTI3,4,8 Faces in the News6 Entertainment10 In Our Schools14 News in Brief16 Community Calendar17 Holiday ClassicSee Its A Wonderful Life on thesilver screen, as did movie-goerson its release in 1946.VINCE FARINACCIO20 Crossword22 DINING OUT LISTINGS25 A Look Back at 2011...including a few things aboutwhich you might not be awareTODD NOON26 PET CARE28-29 HOME & GARDEN30 Great Gifts32 Dear Santa Letters34 REAL ESTATE35 CLASSIFIEDSGrapevine 1-9 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:27 PM Page 2Faces in the News IThe Original Brunis Returns to Cumberland CountyOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKMon. - Sat., 11am - 10pm;Sun., 11am - 9pm.BRUNIS PIZZERIAwww.brunispizza.net Serving award-winning pizza since 1956 (856)825-22002184 N. 2nd Street, Millville NJ.Located in the Target shopping center. $25.00COUPON2 pizzas, 1 with 1 topping forPrice includes tax. Present coupon at time of purchase, can be combined with other offers, Millville location only.Bn u r B l a n i g i r O e h TUUNI UN UNI UN RR BRRUNIS RUNIS RUNIS ving awa SerIm u C o t s n r u t e R s i nS IS PI Z PIZZ Zard-winning pizza sy t n u o C d n a l r e b mERI Z AA R ZERIA RIAsince 1956 g a aCOUPO$ 1 with 1 toppin 2 pizzas,$Millville loca with other offers,can be comb , hase c time of puresent cou Price includes tax. Pr11am - at., S - Mon.OPEN 7 Da Located in the T Target shopping centert S 2nd . N 2184(856)8a d g p a sNng for. ation onlybinedupon at11am - 9pm. un., S 10pm;S A WEEK Y AAY D. arget shopping center r.J. N Millville treet,25-2200Conven|ent|y Locoted |n the Cumber|ond Mo||8oscov's W|ng, next to NY Co| - 85-23-1101Se Habla Espaol7$.( $1 $'',7,21$/10%OFF< 28 5 ( 17 , 5 (3 8 5 &+$6 (See store for some exclusions.No cash value. This is a promotional of fer not valid on sale items/other of fers. Exp. 12/31/11. Must present before sale!75< ,7No.1 Selling Perfume & Cologne8 / 7 5 $ 92*8 (I R U K L P K H UTAKE 15%OFFExp. 12/31/11.Can not be combined. Present before time of sale.3ULFH 0DWFK*XDUDQWHH*LIW :UDSSLQJ$YDLODEOHWWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{3}Birth AnnouncementBlaise and Dena are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter,Bianca Marie Menzoni. Bianca arrived at 8:13 p.m. on Wednesday, October19, 2011 at South Jersey Regional Medical Center in Vineland, NJ. Sheweighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. She is thepride and joy of her maternal grandparents, Dennis and Jeannine Bassettiof Landisville; paternal grandparents, Steve and Paula Menzoni of Vineland;and her three aunts, Brooke Bassetti, Shelby Bassetti and Ashley Menzoni.Salerno-Flaim EngagedTJ Salerno and Jessica Flaim haveannounced their engagement. TJ is theson of Thomas and Linda Salerno ofVineland. Jessica is the daughter of Robertand Cynthia Flaim of Vineland. The couplebecame engaged on November 2, 2011.TJ and Jessica are both 2001 graduates ofVineland High School. TJ is employed byAccredited Home Elevator Company as aWelder/Fabricator. Jessica is employed byRizzieri Salon and Spa as a Stylist.Grapevine 1-9 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:28 PM Page 3{4}thegrapevine|DECEMBER14,2011Davis CompletesResidencyKelli Marie Davis M.D., daughter ofRonald and Estell Davis of Vineland, NJrecently completed a three-year residencyin Internal Medicine Residency at EmoryUniversity in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a2008 graduate of UMDNJ-Robert WoodJohnson Medical School, a 2004 graduateof The College of New Jersey and a 2000graduate of Vineland High School.Currently, Dr. Davis is working as a hospi-talist for The Southeast PermanenteMedical Group, taking care of Kaiserpatients primarily at Northside Hospital inAtlanta. She completed and passed herInternal Medicine Boards in August.Where Elmer Rd. meets Delsea Dr.Vineland 692-7900Hours: Mon. Wed. 5-8, Tues, Thu. Fri, Sat. 5-5:30 thru 11/27Sun, 10-4 starting 11/28 till 12/193.5%Sales Tax%HDXWLIXO$IIRUGDEOH *LIWVGEMSTONE, CLASSand FAMILY RINGS100 RingsUnder $100200 SEIKO & PULSAR WATCHESUnder $100!FREE GIFTWRAPPINGSEIKO CLOCKSstarting at $99Faces in the News IBoys & Girls Club Places First in Youth DivisionThe Boys & Girls Club of Vineland won first place in the Youth Division ofVineland's Holiday Parade recently. The theme was "Holidays of the Future" andthe Club members created robot costumes out of cardboard boxes. Thanks toVineland Downtown Improvement District (VDID), the judges, and everyone whoparticipated in the parade. A special thanks to Club board members AliceMarcacci, Joe Flannery, Mayra Perez, Shirley Santos and John Asselta, Club staffand youth for making the holiday float a success. The Boys & Girls Club wisheseveryone a very happy and healthy holiday season!Boys & Girls Club of Vineland members pose with their float, which won first place inthe youth division float competition at this years holiday parade in Vineland.Grapevine 1-9 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:28 PM Page 4Tony Alicea:15 Years of Martial Arts Background, Black Belt in 2 styles. Certied Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Coach, NESTA Cardio Kickboxing Instructor & Personal TrainerGloryvee Ruiz:Certied Zumba Instructor, 4 years. Enjoys having a great time in class. Makes everyone smile and is energeticKaren Graiff:Aerobics Instructor Spin Instructor Body Sculpting InstructorAnnMarieBrooks:Certied Yoga Instructor Pilates Instructor Aerobics Instructor Burdell BertSchubert:Certied Spin Instructor A Lieutenant for the NJ Department of Corrections for 28 years. 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ITS FREE!Get your photos published in The Grapevine... birthdays, engagements, weddings,anniversaries, births, graduations, awards. Send them to the address listed on p. 2.Present at time of sale!PSV Holds Year-End CompetitionThe Photographic Society of Vinelands 2011 monthly competitions culminatedwith the Year End Competition recently. All first, second, third and honorablemention wins throughout the year were re-judged by guest judges.The Categories were Color Prints, Monochrome Prints and Digital Projected.From the first place wins in the three Categories, the Judges then selected aBest of Show, which becomes the cover photo for PSVs 2012 Program booklet.The winners of the competition were:1st Place Color PrintMans Best Friend by Claire Lelli, Vineland1st Place MonochromeThe Emporium by Claire Lelli, Vineland1st Place Digital ProjectedTall Ship Rigging John Oesterling, MillvilleBest of ShowThe Emporium by Claire Lelli, Vineland. This will be Clairesseventh program cover.Guest Judges were Chick Jansky of Woodstown, retired Photography Storeowner; Denis Bush and Mike Riddle of Cherry Hill, members of SJCC Camera Club.December 14 is PSVs annual Awards/Christmas Banquet at Merighi's SavoyInn. Claire Lelli will present her multimedia program, 7 Continents. Results ofthe Scavenger Hunt will be announced and 2012 PSV Officers will be installed.The next PSV monthly meeting will be January 5, 2012, 7 p.m., at theNewfield Senior Center, Catawba Avenue in Newfield. The competition will beOpen-Open and a critique will follow.From left: John Oesterling and Claire Lelli display their award-winning photos from theYear-End Competition.Grapevine 1-9 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:28 PM Page 5{6}thegrapevine|DECEMBER14,2011DECEMBER 14 THROUGH 20Nightlife at Bennigans. 2196 W.Landis Ave., Vineland, 205-0010. KaraokeThursdays with Bob Morgan, 9 p.m., $3Heinekens, DJ/Dance Party Fridays 9p.m, $3 Coronas. All Sports Packages:MLB Extra Innings, NBA League Pass,NHL Center Ice, and NFL Sunday Ticket.$3 23-oz. Coors Light & $5 23-oz. Callfor reservations and information.EVERY WEDNESDAYNightlife at Neptune Restaurant.1554 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland. DJ and trivia.692-2800.WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14Broadway Tonight! CumberlandCounty College, Guaracini PerformingArts Center, Sherman Ave. and CollegeDr., Vineland. 7 p.m. CCCs Theatre Artsand musical theater classes presentBroadway musical classics. Free, butseating limited.EVERY THURSDAYJazz Duos. Annata Wine Bar, BellevueAve., Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Live Jazzfeaturing area's best. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Nocover. Reservations recommended.DECEMBER 14 THROUGH 18Nightlife at Ramada. Harry's Pub atRamada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,Vineland, 696-3800. Wed.: Ladies Night,1/2 price appetizers all night. Happy HourMon.-Sat, 4-6 p.m. $1 off alcoholic drinks.Fri. and Sat., live entertainment.Nightlife at Bojos. 222 N. High St.,Millville, 327-8011. Wed.: Bike Nite 7 p.m.,Thurs.: Christmas Trivia 8 p.m., Fri andSat.: Karaoke with Patty and Rick. Sun.:Football, $1 off all Millers.Nightlife at Old Oar House. Old OarHouse Irish Pub. 123 N. High St., Millville,293-1200. Wed.: Karaoke 9 p.m., Thurs.: T.J.Frye 9 p.m., Fri.: Kids Dont Bounce 9 p.m.Sat.: DJ Little Mann 9 p.m.Nightlife at The Rail. The Rail, 1252Harding Hwy, Richland. 697-7245. Thurs:The Kate & Adrianna Show. Fri.: ElevenEleven. Sat.: Cheezy & The Crackers.EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAYTop 40 Dance Party w/ DJ TonyMorrison. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S.Delsea Dr,, Vineland. All of the most popularmainstream dance music. 765-5977.THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15It's A Wonderful Life. Landis Theater,Mori's Banquet Hall, 830 E. Landis Ave.,Vineland, 691-1121. 7 p.m. Tickets $10,purchased online, at door, or at 691-1121.FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16Third Friday: Open Mic Poetry. ApronStings Dessert Boutique, 19 East Oak St.,Millvillle. 6 - 7:30 p.m. Host is CarolWaties. Free. 506-8974.Third Friday: An Evening of Jazz,R&B and Blues. Bogarts Bookstore. 210N. High St., Millville. Joe Briedenstein ontrumpet, Chris Simonini on organ, TomAngello on drums. Free admission. 7-10 p.m.Voice of Holiness. Hangar 84, 20 S. SixthSt., Vineland, 609-319-5423. 5 p.m. $20.Adelante. Larry"s II Cafe, 907 N. MainRd., Vineland, 692-9001. 6 and 7:30 p.m.SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17A Charlie Brown Christmas. SacredHeart High School, 15 North East Ave.,Vineland. 3 p.m. Sacred Heart High stu-dents perform the heartwarming story.Free admission. 691-4491, ext. 1129.Rossi Intermediate School BandConcert. 2572 Palermo Ave., Vineland.8:30 - 11 a.m. 794-6961.Al Grigg and the Flying Dogs of Jupiter.Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N. High St., Millville.Live music. Free admission. 7-9 p.m.Christmas Party/Seven Stone. TheWatering Hole, 6494 Weymouth Rd., MaysLanding. 9 p.m. $5 cover.Michael Fredericks, James Hughes,David Smith. Fuel House Coffee Co., 646E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 563-1400. 6 p.m.DECEMBER 17 AND 18Sing Gloria. Faith Bible Church, 3139 E.Chestnut Ave. Vineland. 7 p.m. FeaturesLiving Christmas Tree and members ofAtlantic Brass Band. Free. 691-3460.SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18Poetry on High. Bogarts Bookstore. 210N. High St., Millville. 1 - 4:30 p.m. Originalpoetry, music with host Rita Lyman. Free.Adelante. The Bistro On Broad, 400Broad St., Elmer, 358-8978. Live music.10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.MONDAY, DECEMBER 19Veara. Hangar 84, 20 S. Sixth St.,Vineland, 609-319-5423. 6 p.m. $12-15.TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20Free Music Lecture. Millville PublicLibrary, 210 Buck St., Millville. 6:30 - 8 p.m.Composer Jean Sibelius is topic at this lec-ture by Paul M. Somers, sponsored by theBay-Atlantic Symphony.DECEMBER 17 AND 18Nutcracker Balllet. Cumberland CountyColleges Frank Guaracini Jr. Fine &Performing Arts Center, Sherman Ave. andCollege Dr., Vineland. Saturday 1 and 5 p.m.,Sunday 2 p.m. Vineland Regional DanceCompany performs its 34th production ofthe classic holiday ballet. $35 for frontorchestra and front mezzanine, $25 for backorchestra and back mezzanine. $20 ticketsavailable for senior citizens, students andgroups of 10 or more in the back orchestraor back mezzanine only. Tickets available atwww.vrdc.org or 856-691-6059.Pictured from left: Zachery Schwab (Prince) of Millville, Gwen Baraniecki Zwil (Sugar PlumFairy) of Bridgeton, Richy Romero (Cavalier) of Newfield, Angelina Bartolozzi ( Clara) ofVineland, and Joseph HallConely (Fritz) of Vineland. Photo by CJ KaneARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

THIRD FRIDAY IN MILLVILLE, FESTIVE BALLET ANDCONCERTS, AND NIGHTLIFE AROUND THE REGION.Free ConcertsAt Cumberland Mall, local choirsand musical ensembles will performin Boscovs Court throughout themonth. Schedule is as follows:Wednesday, December 14, 11 a.m.,Schalick High SchoolThursday, December 15, 12 p.m. ,LakeSide Middle School Band andChoirFriday, December 16, 11 a.m.,Elwyn New Jersey ChoirSaturday, December 17, 6:30p.m., Panting Hart MusicMonday, December 19, 7 p.m.,Cumberland Christian Concert ChoirTuesday, December 20, 5 p.m.,Ukranian House of GospelWednesday, December 21, 11:30a.m., Cumberland Regional HighSchool Concert ChoirWednesday, December 21, 7 p.m.,CCC Wind Symphony & Jazz BandThursday, December 22, 12:30p.m., Morris Goodwin SchoolGrapevine 1-9 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:28 PM Page 6WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{7}Grapevine 1-9 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:28 PM Page 7CCC Holiday CardDesign Winners NamedCumberland County College studentSarah Sutton of Buena, a graphic artsmajor, took first place honors in the col-leges annual 2011 Holiday Card DesignCompetition.Since 2000, CCC students have beendesigning greeting cards and the first-place entry is mailed regionally, and torecipients throughout the United States,as Cumberland County Colleges officialholiday card. Suttons design was oneof more than 45 entries in this yearscontest.Graphic design major MichaelRugenus, of Bridgeton, won secondplace, and Brian Cottrell-Thompson, a graphic design major from Millville, wonthird place.Cumberland County Colleges annual holiday card design competition givesstudents the opportunity to produce portfolio materials while promotingCumberland's fine and graphic arts programs.In the photo: Sarah Sutton displays her winning holiday card design.{8}thegrapevine|DECEMBER14,20110DVVRnV &U\VWDO 0DQRUnV1EW CHARLS I COANTl ! L CC L 8 u S S C Cn Super Lawyer E : D DA > 21(,// &2$17 3&Attorneyx ut Iuw West Chestnut Avenuevinelanu N} &Z $&&,'(17$/ ,1-85,(6 '($7+6n l n 8 M u(856} 692-2400Inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America is based upon peer review rankings by other attorneys and is not a designation by the New Jersey Supreme Court.YMCA of Vineland 691-0030 www.ccaymca.orgFOCUSING ON HEALTHY LIVINGGiving you support, guidance and resources to achieve greater health and well-beingBe a YMCA Member!No joining fees No contracts 0% interest free monthly bank drafting Save 45% with a Family Facility Membership Pay in full and receive one free monthFacility Membership Includes: FREE tness/aquatic class for each adult member every eight week session FREE ActivTrax tness & nutrition program manage your access at the Y or at home! FREE Healthy Family Home program weekly family play time! FREE consultations with our YMCA registered dietician FREE orientation of equipment in our Family Fitness Center FREE access to all YMCAs in the State of NJGIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH WITH A Y GIFT CERTIFICATE- Free Cycle and Zumba Classes with Facility Membership!OVER 30 FREE CLASSES OFFERED!TAKEATOUR!Strengthening Our community for 84 years YMCA Opens at 5:15amIn Our Schools IVeterans Mentoring at Veterans Memorial SchoolVeterans MemorialSchool has established amentoring partnershipwith Big Brothers/BigSisters of Cumberland &Salem Counties, accord-ing to Joe Morello, asocial studies teacher atthe school.The program is a pilotprogram using veteransas school based men-tors. The first pairingincluded Diana Pitman,Cumberland CountyVeteran Affairs Director,and Nyla Hill, a seventhgrade student atVeterans Memorial. The two met for the first time on November 9."The mentoring program extends our desire to involve veterans into our schoolculture," said Morello. "We want our veterans to know they are important membersof our school family. We continually look for ways to prove that our connection toour veterans is sincere and genuine. We want them to know that we appreciatethem every day."Morello said the experience veterans bring to our students is "invaluable.""These life lessons are better than any text material we could purchase," he said."Students need to appreciate the sacrifices many have made so that we all benefit.What better way to accomplish this than by making real life connections."Morello said students are "eagerly waiting for more veterans to volunteer."From left: (front row) Diana Pitman, Veteran and Director of Cumberland County VeteranAffairs, and Nyla Hill; (back row) Jane Jannarone, Cumberland County Freeholder; EileenLeri, guidance counselor; Joe Morello, Social Studies teacher; Mario Olsen, principal, andCarol DiOrio, Big Brothers/Big Sisters social worker.Abba Wins FireSafety PosterContestMilanesi ElementarySchools third and fifthgraders participated in theNJ Division of Fire SafetysAnnual Help Promote FirePrevention poster contest.This years theme is ProtectYour Family from Fire.Teacher Patricia Manera,headed the contest at herschool with 140 children par-ticipating in the contest. Theposter contest starts at thelocal level and one winnerwill be forwarded to thecounty level for judging. Then the winners will move onto the State level for achance to win a home computer system.Alyssa Abba had the winning poster with her illustration of a house fire withan escape plan and a meeting place for her family.Buena Vista Fire Marshal Brian Murray spoke to the participants about theirposters and the importance of being prepared for fire emergencies. The postercontest makes the children more aware of the ways to keep their families safeincluding; smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers in the kitchensand most of all having an escape plan and meeting place.Alyssa Abba displays her winning poster, flanked by Brian Murray and Patricia Manera.Grapevine 10-17 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:30 PM Page 13{14}thegrapevine|DECEMBER14,2011Free Lunch Topic: Health ofVinelands Young ResidentsThose with an interest in the health oflocal children are invited to a meeting onFriday, December 16 at 1 p.m. on thefourth floor of Vineland City Hall. A freelunch will be served, and all are welcome.The purpose of the meeting is to shareinformation about the New JerseyPartnership for Healthy Kids Vineland.This program aims to prevent childhoodobesity.News in Brief I Lisa Scheetz, a co-director of thePartnership, says, We invite participationfrom all parts of the community, from busi-ness owners to parents and grandparents.Scheetz is also the chief operating officer atthe YMCA of Vineland. Her co-directorfor the Partnership is George Santorio, ofthe City of Vineland Department of Health.The meeting will focus on informationsharing and will also feature an update ofthe Partnerships implementation plan. Theplans goals center on wellness in schools,community food and nutrition, and theenvironment and community. Registrationsare requested by Wednesday, December 14.To register, contact Cara Messore at the Y.She can be reached at [email protected] at 691-0030, ext. 307.Society Launches New WebsiteThe Vineland Historical andAntiquarian Society is has launched its newweb site, which is still accessible throughwww.vinelandhistory.org.In addition to bolder graphics, the website features sections on educational mate-rials, and provides area residents with achance to showcase their family histories.There will also be a regularly updated blogabout what is going on at the Society.There are photos of the museum collec-tions, and well-known local residents suchas Charles K. Landis, Dr. Thomas Welchand Mary Treat. The web site also provideslinks to other area historical resources.The new web site is the only officialweb site operated by the Society at thistime. It is currently not affiliated with anyFacebook pages or other existing web sites,although a new Facebook page may belaunched in 2012.For further information, visit the website or call 856-691-1111 or e-mail [email protected] Info Sessions for PotentialStudents of Massage TherapyCumberland County College has part-nered with instructor James Menz to pres-ent a new short-term career certificate pro-gram for massage therapists. At the com-pletion of this 520-hour training program,students will be prepared to take theNational Certification Examination forTherapeutic Massage and Bodywork tobecome certified and ready to begin arewarding career in the healing arts.With Americans increasingly interestedin holistic medicine, skilled massage thera-pists are in demand. Licensed massagetherapists work in a variety of settings,such as spas and salons, offices of physi-cians and chiropractors, hotels, fitness cen-ters and recreational sports centers, inaddition to being self employed.All massage therapist information ses-sions take place 5:30-7 p.m. in the collegesLuciano Conference Center, ShermanAvenue and College Drive. CumberlandCounty Colleges next Certified MassageTherapist module begins January 17.The infomation sessions will take placeGrapevine 10-17 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:30 PM Page 14WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{15}RECYCLINGS MOST WANTEDUSE YOUR RED RECYCLING BUCKET TO RECYCLEBEVERAGE/FOOD CARTONS(EMPTY, RINSE, REMOVE ANY STRAWS)MORE PLASTICS(YOGURT, MARGARINE TUBS, TAKEOUT CONTAINERS)LOOK FOR THESE NUMBERS ON CONTAINERSTO RECYCLE ALL THE ABOVE AS WELL AS COMMINGLED: METAL GLASS PLASTIC ALUMINUM CANS GLASS BOTTLES AEROSOL CANS TIN & STEEL CANS(REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL LIDS IN YOUR REGULAR TRASH)USE YOURRED RECYCLING CONTAINEREVERYWEEKTO RECYCLE COMMINGLED PAPERNEWSPAPER TELEPHONE BOOKS CATALOGS MAGAZINESUNWANTED MAIL SHREDDED PAPER (YOU MAY PLACE IN A CLEAR BAG)RECYCLINGS LEASTWANTEDPlastic Caps/Lids Hazardous WasteNon-Recyclable Glass/CeramicsStyrofoam/Non-Recyclable PlasticsPlastic Bags Frozen Food Containerson Wednesday, December 14 and 21, andWednesday, Januray 11. Call CCCs Officeof Professional and Community Educationat 856-691-8600 ext. 345 to register for aninformation sessions.Outreach Benefits BridgetonVillas Fire VictimsThe congregation at BethanyPresbyterian Church (31 North Pearl Streetin Bridgeton), after learning about a firethat occurred recently in the BridgetonVillas, has coordinated a compassionateresponse to this disaster. They are provid-ing an opportunity to sponsor a child bydonating one unwrapped present. Theyhave 12 boys ages from 1 1/2 to 11 years oldand 18 girls ages from 2 to 10 years old. Thegifts will need to be turned in (unwrapped)to the Church by Sunday, December 18.Also, the Churchs Advent Conspiracyproject is providing quality blankets to resi-dents in South Jersey Extended Care. Theyhave donated some of the excess blanketsto those who have been displaced as aresult of the Bridgeton Villas fire and haveset a goal of raising $3,200 for this project.Visit www.bethanyinbridgeton.com orcall the Church office at 856-451-4601 forfurther details.Colonial Bank FSB Partnerswith Local Organizations ForHoliday Food DrivesColonial Bank FSB has announced holi-day partnerships with five local organiza-tions that provide food to those who mightotherwise go hungry this season. To sup-port these organizations, the bank is host-ing food drives at all of its locations thatwill run through the end of the year.Ed Geletka, president of Colonial BankFSB, said each of the organizations reachdifferent segments of southern New Jersey,thereby ensuring that the bank helps thosein need. We chose to partner with theseorganizations because we know about thegood work they do in the community,Geletka said.This year, Colonial Bank FSB will sup-port the efforts of the United MethodistChurch of Mantua, St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch, the Soup Kitchen of Vineland, andthe Salvation Army in both Vineland/Millville and Bridgeton. To help theseorganizations, community members candonate non-perishable canned or dry goodsat any of Colonials nine branches locatedthroughout southern New Jersey.Newfield National BankCollecting ToysFrom now until December 20, NewfieldNational Bank will collect new, unwrappedtoys in all 12 of their branches throughoutCape May, Cumberland and Gloucestercounties. All branches will be collecting forthe Marine Corps Toys for Tots. For moredetails, contact Donata Dalesandro fromNewfield National Bank at 691-0693. I2132 N. Second St. Union Lake Crossing Millville, NJ 856-506-0569W W W . P H I L L Y P R E T Z E L F A C T O R Y . 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HAPPENINGSWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14Greater Millville Chamber ofCommerce Luncheon. New JerseyMotorsports Parks Officers Club, DividingCreek Rd., Millville. 11:30 a.m. Performanceby the Millville Senior High Select Choir.$20 with advance registration and $22 atthe door. 825-2600 to reserve your seat.VHS Girls Cross Country Fundraiser.Pizza Hut, Chestnut Ave. near Main Rd.,Vineland. 58 p.m. Pizza Hut will donate$2 for each adult buffet and $1 for eachchildrens buffet sold to the team. $10 foradults and $5 for kids (12 and under).Gratuity not included. Funds raised will beused to offset the team's cost of attending across country camp this summer.THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15Foundation for Wellness ProfessionalsHealth Program. Millville Public Library,210 Buck St., Millville. 11 a.m. Topic will be"Natural Solutions to Treating Arthritis &Preventing Joint Pain." Free and open tothe public. 825-7087, ext. 12 to register.Fundraiser for Team Hope Walkers andAmerican Cancer Society Relay ForLife 2012. Moe's Southwest Grill, UnionLake Shopping Center, 2188 N. SecondSt., Millville. 49 p.m. Help Team HopeWalkers meet their $5000 goal for the2012 ACS Relay For Life. Moe's will donatea percentage of the sale to the AmericanCancer Society Relay for Life!Third Thursday: A RenaissanceHoliday Evening. Downtown Hammonton.69 p.m. Enjoy Medieval merriment, food,art, shopping, music and more.GVCC Holiday Celebration. Moris onLandis, 830 E. Landis Ave., Vineland.Musical entertainment by TheCumberlads. Sponsored by ChemglassLife Sciences. 5:30-9 p.m. Pre-registra-tion is required. Chamber members $35,Meischke Christmas Wonderland of LightsIn case you haventheard, this extraordi-nary display hasmoved from its rootsin Delmont across thecounty to Millville andNew JerseyMotorsports Park.The MeischkeChristmasWonderland ofLights, a 250,000-light holiday-themeddisplay, is open atNJMP. The lateStanley ChickMeischke hosted the display at his residence in Delmont for 40 years attractingtens of thousands of families each holiday season. Now, NJMP has partneredwith the Meischke family to keep the tradition going in Chicks name.NJMP hosts the display at the F1 New Jersey Karting complex insideLightning Raceway, creating a quarter-mile walk-through display on the trackand in the kart shop. Santa Claus will be available to hear wish lists and posefor photos each night. The Wonderland of Lights is open Thursday throughSunday from 6 to 10 p.m. weekly through December 30, 2011.Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under, and under 3 is free.A percentage of proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey,continuing an annual tradition started by the Meischkes. Tickets can be pur-chased at the Gate A entrance to NJMP on the day of each display. Parking isfree. Concessions will be available for sale.Dec. 15-18: Meischke Christmas Wonderland of LightsDec. 16-18: Live Nativity scene and choirDec. 16: Create your own cookie tray cooking expoDec. 22-23: Meischke Christmas Wonderland of LightsDec. 29-30: Meischke Christmas Wonderland of Lights final nightsSpecial activities may include additional fees. For more information aboutthe display and additional activities, visit www.NJMP.com or call (856) 327-7202. To view display and fan photos, find New Jersey Motorsports Park onFacebook at www.facebook.com/newjerseymotorsportspark.Grapevine 10-17 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:30 PM Page 16WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{17}Frank Capras 1946 film classicIts A Wonderful Life has consis-tently been a staple of holidaytelevision broadcasting, but thisyear Vinelanders will have a rare oppor-tunity to experience the film on the bigscreen when it is presented at the LandisTheater Thursday evening at 7:30.Its a Wonderful Life has its share ofparallels with the Charles Dickens classicA Christmas Carol. Both stories featureother-worldly guides who conduct a tourwith the protagonist who earns a secondchance in life to appreciate the family andfriends that surround him. But whereasDickenss Scrooge is convinced he shouldchange after witnessing his past, presentand future, George Bailey of Its aWonderful Life reaches his epiphany byexperiencing what life would be like inBedford Falls if he were never born.Capras adaptation of Philip Van DorenSterns short story The Greatest Giftaccentuates the American pioneeringspirit of the Bailey character whosewilderness and challenges lie not in theWestern plains, but in his hometown ofBedford Falls. He is rendered as a sort ofamalgam of early 20th century Americanliterary figures ranging from SteinbecksTom Joad to Hemingways Nick Adams,each of whom, although less refined thanBailey, must shoulder the weight of politi-cal and familial challenges into adult life.And theres no one better to play this rolethan the American Everyman of thatmotion picture era, James Stewart.Rumor has it that Henry Fonda wasCapras first choice for the character ofGeorge Bailey. If thats the case, thenaudiences can probably be thankfulFonda didnt sign on with the project. Itsrather difficult to imagine anyone playingthe role other than Stewart, who wasalways better than Fonda at elicitingaudience sympathy in roles that walkedthe edge of darkness. Just compareStewarts portrayal of the obsessed ex-policeman in Vertigo and Fondas falselyaccused protagonist in The Wrong Man,both Alfred Hitchcock films. Its Stewartwho more effectively wins an audiencesallegiance. Even when portraying psycho-logically shattered or obsessed charactersin the handful of Hitchcock films and inthe exceptional series of 1950s Westernshe made with director Anthony Mann, hecould always find favor with a moviecrowd. And thats exactly what he does inIts a Wonderful Life.The meticulous care and detail Caprabestows upon the first half of the film ishighly rewarding. He not only weaves athorough exposition, but allows the audi-ence to become more than acquaintedwith the various sites and townsfolk sothat we soon feel like honorary residentsof Bedford Falls.By the time we are plunged into thenightmarish Bailey-less town, we, too, feelthe loss and failure of this alternate realityas much as the protagonist.The supporting cast includes LionelBarrymore as Henry Potter, Baileysnemesis, Thomas Mitchell as the well-meaning Uncle Billy and Donna Reed asBaileys wife, Mary. The actress might bemost remembered for this role, yetaccording to online sources, she was notthe first choice for the part. Jean Arthur,Ginger Rogers and Olivia de Havillandwere all higher on the casting list, but dueto a lack of interest or prior commitmentson their part, Reed landed the role. Ofcourse, her 1953 Academy Award-winningturn as Lorene, Montgomery Clifts loveinterest in Fred Zinnemanns From Hereto Eternity, remains her most criticallyacclaimed portrayal.Its a Wonderful Life was honored withfive Academy Award nominations, includ-ing Best Picture and Actor, but it unfortu-nately ran up against tough competitionwith William Wylers The Best Years ofOur Lives. A fictional account of threemilitary veterans adapting to life backhome after World War II, Wylers master-work deservingly earned most of theAcademy Awards that year. Today Its aWonderful Life has found a place on theAmerican Film Institutes Top 100 filmsand the number one slot of the AFIs mostinspirational movies.This year theres no excuse to settle fora television broadcast of Its a WonderfulLife, interrupted by commercials andquite possibly edited for time constraints.Consider it an early Christmas gift and seeit as it should be seenin a movie theaterfrom the Golden Age of Cinema. IIVintage Vineland { BY VINCE FARINACCIO }Holiday ClassicHeres your chance to see Its A Wonderful Life on the bigscreen, as did movie-goers when it was released in 1946.non-members $45.A Christmas Story. Notre RegionalSchool, 601 Central Ave., Landisville. 7 p.m.First through fourth graders depict thestory of the Nativity.SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17First-Time Homebuyers MortgageReady Workshop. Vineland PublicLibrary, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland.12 2 p.m. Presented by theNeighborhood Housing Services ofCamden, Inc., a HUD-Certified HousingCounseling Agency. Free workshopanswers questions such as what's inyour credit report, what the home buy-ing process is all about, how to pre-qualify for a mortgage, and finding theright home. 794-4244 ext. 4243 orwww.vinelandlibrary.org.Breakfast with Santa. ImmaculateHeart of Mary Church Hall, Eighth andAlmond St., Vineland. 8 a.m.12 noon.Sponsored by South Vineland LittleLeague. Adults $7, under 12-$5. Bringyour wish list. Photos available for $3donation to South Vineland Little League.Tickets available at door or by callingCarlos Negron 609-774-1646.Pancake Breakfast. Rossi School, 2572Palermo Ave., Vineland. 8:3011 a.m. TheAnthony Rossi Intermediate School Bandwill be raising funds and selling ticketsto their December 17 concert. Pictureswith Santa available for $2 each.Breakfast tickets $10, $5 for ages 4-10, 3and under eat for free. Tickets sold atthe school until Dec. 9. No tickets will besold at the door. 794-6961 or [email protected] Bazaar. Holy Trinity RussianOrthodox Church, 2211 W. Landis Ave.,Vineland. New and used "gift-appropri-ate" items, homemade Russian pirozhki(cabbage- or potato-filled dough),blinchiki (meat-filled crepes), andassorted desserts for sale. Free admis-sion. 10 a.m.5 p.m.SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18Breakfast with Santa. 5 Points, LandisAve. and Tuckahoe Rd., East Vineland. 8a.m.1 p.m. Enjoy breakfast buffet ofomelets, crepes, Belgian waffles, Frenchtoast and pancakesand have yourphoto Taken with Santa. Adults $8.95,children 6 and under $5.95. 691-6080.Annual Christmas Open House Tour.Church Landing Farm Museum andLibrary, 86 Church Landing Rd.,Pennsville. 15 p.m. Step back intime, experience the ambiance and nos-talgia of a Victorian Christmas. For infor-mation: 856-381-2510 or www.pvhistori-cal.com. Admission is free. Donationsgratefully accepted.Friendship Open House. HistoricFriendship Church, Weymouth and 24p.m. This quaint 203-year-old church willtake you back to a time of homespun sim-plicity. An opportunity for the communityto see the church and learn about its inter-esting history.MONDAY, DECEMBER 19NAMI Meeting. Chestnut Assembly ofGod, 2554 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. 6p.m. The Cumberland County Chapter ofthe National Alliance on Mental Illnessholds a special holiday dinner party. Thisholiday event, open to family mem-bers/caretakers and consumers, will bean opportunity for members and anyoneelse interested in NAMI to find out moreabout the organization and to enjoy fel-lowship in a friendly, festive atmosphere.Those interested in attending are askedto bring a side dish of their choice. 691-9234 or 794-9987.TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20Holiday Craft Workshop. CumberlandMall Center Court, Delsea Dr., Vineland.10:30 a.m. The free interactive Kids Klubengages young children cognitively andcreatively with storytelling, songs, craftsand play-a-long fun. Join Michaels Arts& Crafts for a make ntake craftingadventure! Kids will create their own spe-cial holiday craft to deck the halls duringthe celebratory season.Surviving the Holidays Seminar.Millville Church of the Nazarene, 2201 E.Main St., Millville. 79 p.m. Two-hourseminar to help participants face the hol-idays after the loss of a loved one. 825-7544.DECEMBER 20 AND 21Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser. 2299 N.Second St., Millville. D'IppolitoElementary School safety patrols needyour support. Details at 794-6934 ext.3037.LOVE THY NEIGHBORWord of Life Pantry, 425 N. 6th St.,Vineland. Word of Life "Love ThyNeighbor" Food Pantry suppliesfamilies with food and householditems throughout the year. Ourpantry is open on the third andfourth Sunday of each month from1:302 p.m. Families are allottedone food pick up per month. Formore details, call 507-0005.Word of Life is located at 425 N.6th Street Vineland (across fromLandis Park).Grapevine 10-17 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:30 PM Page 17{18}thegrapevine|DECEMBER14,2011Grapevine 18-19 AtoZ 121411:Layout 1 12/12/11 2:28 PM Page 18Santas made his list,and checked it twice,arranged it fromAtoZso yourholiday shoppingwill be very nice.WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{19}Grapevine 18-19 AtoZ 121411:Layout 1 12/12/11 2:29 PM Page 19{20}thegrapevine|DECEMBER14,2011Nominator (You) Information:Name: ____________________________________ Relationship to nominee __________________________ Phone number _______________________________Address______________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail address _______________________________Nominee (Person Being Nominated) InformationName _____________________________________ Occupation/Employment __________________________ Phone number _______________________________Address _____________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail address _______________________________Why are you nominating this individual? Tell us why this person is a hero.Be sure to include any news clips, articles, or names of witnesses who canbe called to verify the heroism. (Use additional paper, if needed.)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Nomination Rules and Guidelines Nomination forms must be received at TheGrapevine by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31. Nominationforms and essays become the property of TheGrapevine and will not be returned. While many heroes show lifelong heroic behavior,nominators must highlight an event/situationwithin the last two years. Nominees must live or work in the GreaterCumberland County area. The Grapevine will host each hero at theHometown Hero Awards Gala in March 2012. The Hometown Hero Selection Committee willbe comprised of civic volunteers and communityleaders; this group will select the HometownHeroes from amongst all nominees.The GrapevinesHometown HeroNomination FormNominate online: www.grapevinenewspaper.com/hometownheroesNominations may be submitted via e-mail to [email protected](be sure to include all information requested below), by fax to 856-457-7816,or by mail to:The Grapevine907 N. Main Rd., Ste. 205Vineland 08360.NOTE: Please send a photo of your nominee if possible.The GrapevinesCrossword PuzzleACROSS1. Not divisible by two4. Of she7. Gas usage measurement10. 2008 Pulitzer poetRobert12. Rich persons14. Semitic fertility god15. Tropical Asian starlings16. Digression17. An enticement18. "Nutcracker" character21. Swindles22. Capital of ancientChina 221-206 BC23. Small out buildings25. __ and Venzetti28. Data transmissionspeed measure29. Daminozide31. A high Swiss mountain32. No. Am. republic33. Golf ball pegs35. Any unwanted plant36. Monarchs of Iran39. Get together41. Delightfully pretty43. Am. & Australian physi-cian's groups44. Greatest A.Lexicographer50. A fencing sword51. Relating to imides52. University in N. Carolina54. Fish of the genus Alosa55. Force units56. Similar in kind57. Possessed58. Distress signal59. GrabDOWN1. Physicist Georg Simon2. A raised platform3. Celtic mother of thefaeries4. Fasteners securedby a pin5. Quality of beingmorally wrong6. Rabbit __, Updike novel7. Hawaiian island8. Young salmon9. Clay soil layer11. Drooped12. Lampshade supports13. Slang for trucks withtrailers14. White (Spanish)19. Furnish with help20. Supervises flying23. Trade24. Wuhan is the capital(var. sp.)26. Hints27. Green regions of desert28. Baseball striker30. Radioactivity unit34. Regarded withreverence35. Carelessly expends37. A Chinese Moslem38. Of a steady character39. Early Christian pulpits40. More (Spanish)42. Television awards43. Yellow-fever mosquitos44. Openwork fabric45. 10 = one kor46. Comprehend thewritten word47. Slang for a drunk48. Ardour49. An Italian's capital53. The beak of a birdSolution to last weeks puzzleGrapevine 20-27 121411:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:47 PM Page 20WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{21}Celebrate Celebratethe Holidays in Millvilles Glasstown Arts DistrictMillville, NJThis programis made possible in part by funds fromthe New Jersey StateCouncil on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the NationalEndowment for the Arts.Funded by the UrbanEnterprise Program1-800-887-4957 GlasstownArtsDistrict.comSmartphones: MillvilleApp.comExperience distinctive apparel, fine art to hang orwear, glass and ceramics and other unusual gifts. And dont forget to check out one of our fine restaurants, cafes or pubs.Now thru December 22ndParticipating downtown storesShop the Glasstown Arts District and fill in an entry form for a chance to win in-store gifts plus an opportunity for a fabulous $1,000 shopping spree!Faces in the News IMullica Hill Skincare of Vineland OpensRibbon cutting event celebrates Mullica Hill Skincare of Vineland at their recent grand opening.From left: Leslie Jones of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Vineland, Andrea Purevnas,Ashlea Potpochuk, Colleen Gurovich (Practice Manager), Dr. Pooja Malik (Medical Director),Dr. Rajesh Malik, Kortney McGaha, Jamie Mansfield (back), Gina Pfau, Wayne Triantos of theGreater Vineland Chamber of Commerce (GVCC), Melissa Wagner and Dawn Hunter of the GVCC.Maslanik AwardedStudent of the MonthJackson Maslanik, a kindergartenstudent at The Early Learning Centerof Beth Israel Synagogue in Vineland,was chosen student of the month forDecember.Maslanik is an energetic, imagina-tive boy who loves interacting with hisfriends at school.He lives at home in Pittsgrove withhis parents, Kelly and Peter.SEND US YOUR FACES. ITS FREE!Get your photos published in The Grapevine... birthdays, engagements, weddings,anniversaries, births, graduations, awards. Send them to the address listed on p. 2.Grapevine 20-27 121411:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:47 PM Page 21Andrea Trattoria, 1833 Harding Hwy.,Newfield, 697-8400. Chef/owner AndreaCovino serves up Italian specialties inatmosphere of fine dining.Annata Wine Bar, 216 Bellevue Ave,Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Food servedtapas style, catering, private parties.Extensive wine list. Live music Thurs. night.Babe's Village Inn, Martinelli Avenue,Minotola, NJ 856-697-1727. Famous crabs,seafood, Italian cuisine. Eat in or Take out.Bagel University, 1406 S. Main Rd.,Vineland, 691-0909. Breakfast and lunchspot offering sandwiches named for col-leges near and far.Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland,563-1400. Come in for breakfast, lunch, ordinner. Daily specials, coffee of the day.Barberas Chocolates on Occasion, 782 S.Brewster Rd., Vineland, 690-9998.Homemade chocolates and candies, cus-tom gift baskets.Bennigans Restaurant, 2196 W. LandisAve., Vineland, 205-0010. Entrees,desserts, drink specials. Take-out. HappyHour Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm, Sun-Thu 10pm-close. All Sports packages available.Bernardis Restaurant & Lounge, 140 E.Wheat Rd., Vineland, 696-1461. Lunch anddinner specials. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.(until 11 p.m. on Friday). Closed Sunday.Big Apple, 528 N. Harding Hwy., Vineland,697-5500. Steaks, veal, chicken dishes.Meet friends at bar. Daily lunch and dinner.Big Johns Pizza Queen, 1383 S. Main Rd.,Vineland, 205-0012. Featuring Gutbustera 21-oz. burger, pizza, wings, subs, dinners.Black Olive Restaurant. 782 S. BrewsterRd, Vineland. 457-7624. 7 a.m.10 p.mdaily. Entrees, desserts. Take out available.Bojos Ale House, 222 N. High St.,Millville, 327-8011. All food is homemade,including the potato chips.Bombay Bites, 112 W. Chestnut Ave.,Vineland, 696-0036. Indian cuisine. $8.95lunch buffet ($5.99 on Mondays).Bruni's Pizzeria. 2184 N. 2nd St., Millville(856) 825-2200. Award-winning pizzasince 1956. Open Mon-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Bruno's Family Restaurant, Cape May Ave.and Tuckahoe Rd., Dorothy, 609-476-4739.Breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza. Open Mon-Sat. 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.Chows Garden 1101 N. 2nd St., Millville,327-3259. Sushi Bar, All-you-can-eatbuffet.Cosmopolitan Restaurant Lounge,Bakery, 3513 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 765-5977. Happy hour everyday 11 a.m.6 p.m.half-priced appetizers, and reduced drinkspecials.{22}thegrapevine|DECEMBER14,2011U.S. Route 40 Vineland (856)697-5500(Between Brewster Rd. & Weymouth Rd.)Buy 1 Get 1 Freefor lunch, or dinner Jan. 2 - Jan 31, 2012Exc. holidays & daily specials Exp: 1/31/12 With This AdBreakfast BuffetWith Santa - $9.99 CELEBRATE WITH US ON NEW YEARS EVE! Breakfast withSantaSun., Dec. 18th 9 am - 12 pmOpenNew Years Day3pm - 8pmDINING OUTFrom fine dining to lunch spots tobakeries, the area has choices tosatisfy any appetite. Call for hours.Grapevine 20-27 121411:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:47 PM Page 22Crust N Krumbs Bakery, Main/Magnoliards., 690-1200. Cakes, pies, cookies,breads, doughnuts, custom wedding cakes.CrepeMaker Cafe, 607 E. Landis Ave.,Vineland, 205-0027. Crepes any way youlike themveggie, chicken, steak, dessert.Dakota Steakhouse & Sushi Bar atRamada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,Vineland, 692-8600. Steaks, seafood, sushi.Deeks Deli & Kustard Kitchen, 1370 S. MainRd., Vineland, 691-5438. Call for lunch anddinner specials. Soft ice cream and cakesyear-round. Mon.-Sat 9 a.m.8 p.m.Dennys, 1001 W. Landis Ave., Vineland,696-1900. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Take-out, too. Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 37 p.m.Open 24 hours. Kids eat free Tues. & Sat.Dominicks Pizza, 1768 S. Lincoln Ave.,Vineland, 691-5511. Family time-honoredrecipes, fresh ingredients.Doris Italian, 16 N. High St., Millville, 765-9799. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.Double Eagle Saloon, 1477 Panther Rd.,Vineland, 213-6176. Open for lunch anddinner. Traditional tavern fair.Elmer Diner, 41 Chestnut St., Elmer. 358-3600. Diverse menu of large portions atreasonable prices.Esposito's Maplewood III, 200 N. DelseaDr., Vineland, 692-2011. Steaks, seafoodand pasta dishes at this Italian restaurant.Erics, 98 S. West Ave., Vineland, 205-9800. Greek and American cuisine, pizza.Fat Jack's BBQ. Cumberland Mall, next toStarbucks, 825-0014. Open 7 days a week,11 a.m.9:30 p.m. Eat in or take out. Servingribs, wings, sandwiches, salads and sides.Five Points Inn, E. Landis Ave. andTuckahoe Rd., Vineland, 691-6080. Italiancuisine and dinner buffets to savor.Family-owned.Gardellas Ravioli Co. & Italian Deli,527 S. Brewster Rd., 697-3509. Name saysit all. Daily specials, catering. Closed Sun.Ginas Ristorante, Landis and LincolnAves. in ShopRite Plaza, Vineland. Servingdinner Tues.-Thurs., 49 p.m.; Friday &Sat., 410 p.m.; Sun., 125 p.m.Reservations recommended. 205-0049.WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{23}Continued on next page)AII ANDWIN1IR HGuRs7ues. -7hurs. + - 9 Iri. - 6Dt. + - 106un. 12 - s ciosed on Mondays*,)7 &(57,),&$7(6 $9$,/$%/()520 $0817,/ &/26,1*!o00 l. la:cis AYcVi:cla:c, :/LQFROQ DQG /DQGLV 6KRSULWH 3OD]D8so.20s.00+9Casual Italian CuisineReservations Recommended1GW BGGKI1G+GIID$Y 3$R7II6SANDWICH OF THE YEAR CONTESTHave a knack for making great sandwiches? Everyonewhether they arean amateur or professionalis invited to put their talent to the test by enter-ing their best sandwich recipe in the first Sandwich of the Year contest,sponsored by Landis MarketPlace.We want people to be creative and come up with their own original sand-wich ideas, said Lurie Luciano, owner of Lucianos FreshMarket and one ofthe coordinators of the contest, said. Whether you are a Vinelander, a for-mer Vinelander, or a visitor, we want you to show us your best.Recipes must be submitted by Saturday, December 31 by dropping themoff or mailing them to Landis MarketPlace, 631 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland,NJ. Recipes will not be accepted by e-mail. Each entre must include theentrants name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address, as well aswhy that sandwich represents Vineland best.Registration forms can be printed out by going to the Landis MarketPlacewebsite at www.landismarketplace.com and going to the Recipes tab.The field will be then narrowed to eight finalists. Each Saturday, two sand-wiches will be featured to buy at Landis MarketPlaceone at LucianosFreshMarket and the other at Las Lomas Grille.A panel of judges will choose the winning sandwich on Saturday, February4, based on the following criteria: taste (50%), originality (20%), sandwichname creativity (20%), and how well it reflects Vineland (10%).It will be featured at the markets Big Game Football Party the next dayand the winner will receive a proclamation from Mayor Robert Romano des-ignating the winning sandwich as 2012 Sandwich of the Year.Grapevine 20-27 121411:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:47 PM Page 23Golden Corral, 3624 S Delsea Dr,Vineland, 362-5508. Golden Corral's leg-endary, endless buffet features an abun-dant variety of delicious familiar favoritesand continuous new menu offerings forbreakfast, lunch and dinner.Golden Palace Diner Restaurant, 2623 SDelsea Dr, Vineland, 692-5424. Servingbreakfast, lunch and dinner daily.High Street Chinese Buffet, High St.,Millville, 825-2288. All-you-can-eat buffet.Jersey Jerry's, 1362 S. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, 362-5978. Serving subs, sand-wiches, and take-out platters.Joe's Poultry, 440 S. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, 692-8860. Barbecue andKosher chickens, homemade sides,catering.Kawa Thai & Sushi, 2196 N. Second St.(Rt.47), Millville, 825-9939. Thai andJapanese cuisine. BYOB.Larry's II Restaurant, 907 N. Main Rd.,Vineland, 692-9001. Three meals daily.Sunday breakfast buffet, early-birddinners.La Locanda Pizzeria & Ristorante, 1406S. Main Rd., Vineland, 794-3332. Pasta,veal, chicken. Lunch and dinner. ClosedSun.Marcianos Restaurant, 947 N. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, 563-0030. Italian-Americancuisine, seafood and veal. Open daily forlunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast buffet.Martinos Trattoria, 2614 E. Chestnut Ave.,Vineland, 692-4448. Brick oven pizza,risotto, polenta. Three meals daily.Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis Ave. andUnion Rd., Vineland, 691-8051. Banquet/wedding facility and intimate restaurant.Gourmet Pizza Nite on Wed.Millville Queen Diner, 109 E. Broad Street,Millville. 327-0900. Open seven days aweek, 24 hours a day.Milmay Tavern, Tuckahoe and Bears Headrds., Milmay, 476-3611. Gourmet lunchesand dinners, casual setting.Moes Southwest Grill, 2188 N. 2nd St.,Millville, 825-3525. Tex-Mex, burritos,catering.Moris, E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 690-0300.Adjacent to the Landis Theater PerformingArts Center. Includes a casual, upscalerestaurant with a banquet facility andlounge on site. Lunch and dinner.MVP Bar, 408 Wheat Road, Vineland, 697-9825. Full bar menu, drink specials.Neptune Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge,1554 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 692-2800.Live lobsters, seafood, prime rib, steak,cocktails.Old Oar House Irish Pub, 123 N. HighStreet Millville, 293-1200. New menu,kitchen open until 1 a.m. Smoker friendlyoutdoor beer garden.Olympia Restaurant, 739 S. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, 691-6095. Authentic Greek cui-sinelamb dishes and salads.Pegasus, Rts. 40 and 47, Vineland, 694-0500. Breakfast, lunch, dinner specials;convenient drive-thru, mini-meal specials.The Rail, 1252 Harding Hwy., Richland,697-1440. Bar and restaurant with dailydrink specials and lunch specials.Saigon, 2180 N. Second St., Millville, 327-8878. Authentic Vietnamesenoodlesoups, curry, hotpot, Buddhist vegetarian.Speedway Cafe at Ramada, W. LandisAve. and Rt. 55, Vineland, 692-8600.Open daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Dinner specials$7 and up.Sweet Life Bakery, 601 E. Landis Ave.,Vineland, 692-5353. Neighborhood bak-ery. Homemade pastries, cakes, coffee.Ten22 Bar & Grill at Centerton CountryClub, 1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-3325. Lunch and dinner. New tavernmenu features soups, salads, burgers,sandwiches, wraps and entree selections.Sunday Brunch extravaganza, 10am2pm,Adults $17.95, Children (5-12) $12.95.Reservations recommendedUncle Rickys Outdoor Bar, 470 E. WheatRd., Vineland, 691-4454. Ribs, chicken,fish, steaks. Always clams, eat in or takeout. Live music Saturday & Sunday night.Dungeness Crab All You Can Eat.Villa Fazzolari, 821 Harding Hwy., BuenaVista, 697-7107. Dinner combos, grilledmeats, fish. Lunch and dinner daily.Wild Wings, 1843 E. Wheat Rd., Vineland,691-8899. Dinners, grilled sandwiches,wings.Winfields. 106 N. High St., Millville, 327-0909. Continental cuisine and spiritsserved in a casually upscale setting.{24}thegrapevine|DECEMBER14,2011DINING OUTContinued from previous pageGrapevine 20-27 121411:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:47 PM Page 24As 2011 quickly comes to an end,I thought this would be a goodtime to review some of thisyears lesser-known accom-plishments in downtown Vineland.Regular readers of this column knowthat I often share the achievements of ourvolunteers and all that they do for therevitalization of Landis Avenue. This yearsaw those volunteers do so many things:pick up litter, plant flowers, plan and exe-cute fundraisers, set up tables and chairsfor festivals (then break them downagain), sort and organize news clippingsfrom the past decade, help paint a mural,send out mailings, take pictures at specialevents, and dozens of other tasks thatmake a real difference. As of this writing,our volunteers have donated nearly 2,500hours of their time this yearrepresent-ing over $45,000 in donated labortowards making downtown Vineland agreat place to shop, work, live, dine andbe entertained.There is no doubt that these remaindifficult economic times for many peopleand businesses; however, there was a netof more than 50 jobs created in downtownVineland this year. Small business hasalways been the backbone of theAmerican economy, so Im hopeful thatthis statistic is foreshadowing an econom-ic turnaround in 2012.Similarly, there has been a considerableamount of investment in the downtownduring this past year. All told, more than$5.7 million in private and public fundswere reinvested in Landis Avenue, demon-strating that people continue to believe indowntown Vineland.No look back on 2011 would be com-plete without acknowledging the manyspecial events that Main Street Vinelandand our volunteers organize each year.In June, the annual Cruise DownMemory Lane returned to Vineland andcaused thousands of people to fondly recallthe days when cars had muscles andchrome was king. The following month weheld the popular Seafood Festival, whichwas generously sponsored by CenturyBank. We took a small break in August butcame back in September with the FifthAnnual BBQ-n-Chili Cook-off, sponsoredby our friends at Susquehanna Bank andComcast. Our first Taste of Vinelandfundraiser and our yearly Soap Box Derby(presented by Ace Plumbing, Heating andElectrical Supplies) were held in October,with the generations-old Holiday Parade(which was also sponsored by SusquehannaBank) taking place in November.All of these events take months of plan-ning and preparation to execute, and theirsuccess is measured by attendance. In2011, more than 30,000 people came todowntown Vineland to experience theseterrific family events.In the weeks ahead, I will be sharingwith you some of the specific accom-plishments of each of our four standingcommittees.***With the year coming to an end, somepeople often look to make charitabledonations in advance of filing their yearlytax returns. If you are such a person,please keep Main Street Vineland inmind. We are an IRS-registered 501(c)(3)organization, so any donations you maketo us may be tax-deductible. Your gen-erosity goes directly towards fundingprojects that help make downtownVineland a great place. IFor more information on Main StreetVineland, visit 603 E. Landis Ave., call 794-8653, visit www.mainstreetvineland.org, orcheck them out on Facebook.WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{25}Familiar FacesFriendly ServiceWelcome ToJOESButcher ShopA FULL SERVICE BUTCHER SHOPWe Carry Groceries & Fresh ProduceStop In & Check Out(856) 690-5637Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pmThis Weeks Specials Prices Valid From Dec. 14th - 20th GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!711 Gershel Road, NormaOn Landis Ave (Rt. 56) Corner of Gershel Rd.(2 minutes from Vineland Just off Route 55)CROWN ROAST OF PORK$399STUFFED W/BREAD OR SAUSAGE. COMPLETE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS & PAPER TASSELS.lb.STANDING BEEF RIB ROASTPRIME RIBHAVE PRIME RIB THE NO HASSLE WAY!Let Our Experienced Butchers Bone & Tie Your Rib.The Bone Flavors The Meat. Just Before Serving Snip the String, The Meat Will Be Ready to Cut Fit For A King or Queen!FOR THE HOLIDAYS!STOREMADETURDUCKENSTurkey Duck ChickenStuffed & Rolled!TAKING ORDERS FOR:HATFIELD HAMS, CROWN ROAST, PRIME RIB, FILET MIGNON!OUR OWN MADE HERE!LOOSE COUNTRYSAGE SAUSAGE$229lb.BONELESS COUNTRYSTYLE HAMSSLICED & TIED FREEPARTY TRAYS AVAILABLELUNCHMEAT & CHEESE ROAST BEEF & GRAVYHAM & PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS & SAUCEPlease Order AheadBONELESS STUFFED CENTER CUT PORK LOIN$399STUFFED WITH BREAD OR SAUSAGElb.Closing SaturdayChristmas Eve at 2pmClosed Monday,December 26thIDowntown Vineland{ TODD NOON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VDID / MAINSTREET VINELAND }A Look Back at 2011Reflecting on the year that was and some of the happeningsabout which you may not have heard.Grapevine 20-27 121411:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:47 PM Page 25A Pet for Christmas?The Cumberland County SPCA shelteris full of homeless animals in need ofhomes. They also have many animals infoster care awaiting their chance to beadopted. One of the best things aboutChristmas is finding the purr-fect gift foryour loved ones and what could be betterthan saving the life of well deserving ani-mal in the process?Santas CCSPCA Elves will be spread-ing the joy of the season by deliveringadopted pets to their new families onChristmas morning! Call the shelter at(856) 691-1500 or go tohttp://members.petfinder.com/~NJ44/HOME.htmChildren Get a Chance to LearnAbout Agriculture, AnimalsThe majority of children living in NewJersey today are growing up in the suburbs,but 4-Hstill offers a special opportunity toconnect with the States agricultural her-itage through the animal science program.Youth can learn about all aspects of raisinganimalshowto care for, feed, breed andselect animals for show, market or pleasure.Through the 4-Hanimal science program,children have the opportunity to learnabout horses, dairy and beef cattle, sheep,pigs and other farmanimals to which theyotherwise might not have access.The goal of the animal science programis the same as that for all 4-H programs: toteach children important life skills throughhands-on learning. While learning abouttheir animal of choice, children in the ani-mal science clubs gain a sense of responsi-bility, learn how to keep accurate records,gain self-confidence, discover potentialcareers, learn to present themselves inpublic and at the same time have a lot offun.In addition to animal science clubs,events such as the Hippology, Horse Bowland even model horse shows allowchildrenwho do not own a horse to learn more aboutthem. These 4-Hevents are becoming morepopular as farmland continues to decreasein New Jersey. But, regardless of what kindof 4-H club a child belongs to, the theme isthe sameto make learning fun.If you would like more information onthe 4-H animal science program or other 4-H clubs, contact the Cumberland County 4-H Office at 451-2800.4-H Horse Show WinnersCumberland County 4-H horse clubmembers competed September 9-11 in theState 4-H Championship Horse Show heldat the Horse Park of New Jersey inAllentown. This is an annual event involv-ing 4-H representatives from throughoutthe state competing in Therapeutic Riding,Very Small Equine, English, Western,Driving, Dressage and Games divisions.The Cumberland County State 4-HHorseShowteamcaptured the State ChampionshipAward in the Western Division.This year Cumberland 4-H memberstook top championship honors in 10 sepa-rate classes.Cassidy Wagner of Cedarville tookGrand Champion in the English Halter.Renee Sheppard won ReserveChampion in Western Senior PleasureHorse and Reserve Champion WesternSenior Horsemanship.Marshall Andersen took Grand Championin Flat Class Walk Trot Assisted andReserve Champion Obstacle Class Assisted.Juliana Cipressi won Reserve Championin English Working Hunter Pony.Austin Smith took Reserve ChampionJunior Reinsmanship, in the Games Division.Tabitha Camp won Reserve Championin Western Growing and Training HalterGeldings.Ireland Styring won Reserve ChampionWestern Halter Geldings.Brianna Mayhew captured GrandChampion in Western Growing andTraining Pleasure, Grand Champion inWestern Growing and Training HalterGeldings, and Grand Champion in WesternJunior Pleasure Horse.DRESSAGE DIVISIONGina Picciano: USDF 2011 Intro LevelTest B, 7th PlaceBurgandy Westfield: USDF 2011 IntroLevel Test C, 8th PlaceMaegan Curry: USDF 2011 Intro LevelTest C, 10th Place, USEF 2011 TrainingLevel Test 1, 5th PlaceNicole Smith: USEF 2011 First LevelTest 1, 4th Place, USEF 2011 TrainingLevel Test 3, 6th PlaceOlivia Smith: USEF 2011 Training LevelTest 3, 7th PlaceNikayla Hetzell: USEF 2011 TrainingLevel Test 3, 8th PlaceGAMES DIVISIONMaegan Curry: Pole Bending Pony, 7thPlace; Bow Tie Pony, 5th Place; Barrels Pony,5th PlaceSarah Lamplugh: Bow Tie Pony, 10thPlace; Keyhole Pony, 7th PlaceENGLISH DIVISIONBrianna Mayhew: Jr. EnglishShowmanship & Grooming, 9th PlaceNicole Smith: Sr. English Showmanship& Grooming, 3rd Place; English Halter, 6thPlace; Sr. English Pleasure Type HUS Horse,4th Place; Sr. English Equitation on the Flat,4th PlaceCassidy Wagner: Sr. EnglishShowmanship & Grooming, 4th PlaceEmily Kubrak: Jr. English Hunter TypeHUS Horse, 3rd PlaceColleen Curry: Sr. Hunter Type HUSHorse, 8th PlaceJuliana Cipressi: English Hunter TypeHUS Pony, 10th Place; English Hunter HackPony, 4th Place; English Sr. Equitation OverFences, 4th Place; Handy Working HunterPony, 5th PlaceTabitha Camp: English Sr. EquitationBuds PetHome Care, LLCBud Sulzman Care For Your Pets Check Your House Daily Take In Your Mail Water Your Plants696-8290ImSoHappyAtHome!Since 1987While youre away or at work, leave yourhome & your pet in the capable care ofOne day of pet care service FREE forNEW Customers. Mention this ad. One Day FREE!{26}thegrapevine|DECEMBER14,2011 Happy HolidayHOUND SPECIAL$72500The Most Versatile Underground Fence MadeMARK POLLARD, OWNER-OPERATORwww.dogguardnj.comBy: Dog Guard Out of Sight Fencing of NJFREE ESTIMATES 856-691-6461 Money Back Guarantee Lifetime EquipmentWarranty Service & InstallAny System Vet Recommended Indoor/Outdoor Systems Locally Owned & Operated Year Round Installation LowPrice Guarantee(BASIC ONE DOG SYSTEM)OFFER EXP. 2/29/12Vineland Free Rabies ClinicSaturday, January 14, 20129 - 11 a.m.: Dogs only11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Cats onlyLOCATIONS- Carl Arthur Center, 217 N. 3rdStreet (Third and Plum streets) So. Vld. Fire Hall/EMS Station, 876E. Sherman Avenue North Vld. EMS Station, 1676 N.West Avenue Previous immunization slip isrequired for three-year duration ofimmunity. All dogs must be on a leash. Aggressive dogs to be properlymuzzled. All cats must be in a closed con-tainer (carrier, basket) All animals must be accompaniedby an adult or capable teenager. Should severe inclement weatheroccur, listen to your local radio station.Next clinic will be on February 25,2012. See www.vldhealth.org fortimes and locations.PETCAREGrapevine 20-27 121411:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:47 PM Page 26WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{27}Going Away ForThe Holidays?Need a Loving & Trusting Place to Watch Your Animals?Boarding Grooming TrainingIn & Out RunsLarge Outdoor Exercise AreaAir Conditioned & Heated KennelsFull Service Master Grooming(large dogs accepted)Separate Cattery856-696-49652981 N. DELSEA DR. VINELAND, NJ 08360www.alottaluv.comMon.-Fri. 9 am - 6 pm Sat. 9 am - 4 pmSun. 9 am - 11 am & 3 pm - 6 pmALOTTA LUV ANIMAL LODGE Over Fences, 8th PlaceSarah Lamplugh: Jr. English EquitationOn the Flat, 5th PlaceWESTERN DIVISIONCassidy Wagner: Sr. Western Showman-ship & Grooming, 3rd Place; Senior PleasureHorse, 5th Place; Senior Horsemanship, 4thPlace; Senior Trail, 5th PlaceRenee Sheppard: Sr. WesternShowmanship & Grooming, 8th Place;Senior Trail, 7th PlaceBrianna Mayhew: Halter Mares, 4thPlace; Horsemanship Junior, 6th PlaceIreland Styring: Jr. Showmanship andGrooming, 5th PlaceNikayla Hetzell: Halter Geldings, 4thPlace; Junior Pleasure Horse, 3rd Place;Horsemanship Junior, 7th Place; Very SmallEquine (VSE) DivisionAustin Smith: VSE Halter Western &English, 4th PlaceTabitha Camp: VSE Halter Western &English, 8th Place; VSE in Hand Trail, 5thPlace; VSE in Hand Jumper, 6th PlaceHannah Ricci: VSE Halter Western &English, 10th Place; VSE in Hand Trail, 8thPlace; VSE in Hand Jumper, 7th PlaceRachel Ricci: VSE in Hand Trail, 3rd PlaceDRIVING DIVISIONAustin Smith Sr. Reinsmanship, 4th Place.CCSPCA Ornaments for SaleProudly proclaim your pride in your adopt-ed petno matter where he was adopted from(no shelter name or logo on this one)! Thisattractive ornament holds a photo of yourchoice opposite the print and paws. This orna-ment is pet-friendly and made of shatter-proofacrylic and is 3-3/4 inches in diameter. Thephoto ornaments are only $10.Available for a donation of $25 or more, another 3-3/4-inch ornament willbe a wonderful addition to your holiday decorations. Donate in the name ofa friend or loved one, then give them the ornament as a gift! The ornamentsare made of shatter-proof acrylic.Both ornaments were purchased in small quantity, so be sure to getyours before theyre gone. At this time, shipping is not an option.Grapevine 20-27 121411:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:47 PM Page 27Heating & CoolingYour HomeSINCE 1982FUEL OIL &KEROSENECALL FOR PRICESPO Box 645 West Blvd. Newfield, NJ 08344(856) 697-4777{28}thegrapevine|DECEMBER14,2011www.EnglishSeptic.com(856) 358-2518EZ Pay Options Available. Follow Us On This Holiday, make sure your Septic System is in working order BEFORE your guests arrive. Call English for a complete Septic System Service or Heating Systems Repair & Service.NO Extra Service Fees for night & weekend calls, same rates 24/7!We Proudly Feature ECOHANCER 100%Organic Wastewater Solution0ller 0ood url|| 0eceroer 31sl, 2011. Coupor carrol oe used |r corjurcl|or W|lr ary olrer oller. Corlacl us loday lo scredu|e ar appo|rlrerl:(856) 358-2518 EnglishSeptic.comSeptic & Heating Services$20OFFlore lrprovererl Corlr. L|c.# 12vl00181200 3epl|c lrspeclor L|c.# NAZ31wT & 1131Z0lC Vasler P|uroer L|c# 381025100N.J.LawNowStates:For more information regarding site location and hours, contact the site directly.For more information on other recycling programs in Cumberland County, please call theImprovement Authority at 825-3700 or visit our Website at www.ccia-net.com.Drop Off CentersCity of Bridgeton Maintenance BuildingPublic Works Complex, Florida AvenueTelephone: 455-3230Commercial Township Public Works Garage2370 Memorial AvenueTelephone: 785-3100Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex169 Jesse's Bridge Road, RosenhaynTelephone: 825-3700Maurice River Twp., behind the Municipal Garage556 Main Street, Rt. 616, LeesburgTelephone: 785-1120City of Millville Public Works, Ware AvenueTelephone: 825-7000The following locations are only open to residentsserved by these Townships convenience centers:Please call the drop off center in advanceto confirm drop off days and times.NONONONONONOT ALLOWED AT THE CURB!COMPUTER MONITORS!LAPTOPS!DESK TOP COMPUTERS!TELEVISIONS!ATTENTIONINSTEAD, They must be taken to the followingDowne Twp.Fairfield Twp.Hopewell/GreenwichTwps.Lawrence Twp.Stow Creek and ShilohUpper Deerfield Twp.HomeGardenandA Gardeners Checklist forDecember Select a live or cut Christmas treewhile the selection is good. Keep the treeoutdoors until it is time to decorate it. Keep poinsettias out of cold draftsand away from heat sources. Place themwhere they will get as much light as pos-sible. Popcorn and cranberry garlands areeasy to make. Cover or move indoors any stone stat-uary to prevent frost cracks. Protect furniture from the sap offresh, needled evergreen boughs whendecorating for the holidays. Dont let dried evergreen decorationsbecome a fire hazard. Trim an outdoor evergreen tree withtreats for wildlife. If youre considering the nativeAmerican holly for your landscape, beadvised that it will grow to 40-50 feet inheight with a spread of 18-40 feet. Salt used to melt ice on sidewalks anddriveways can damage plants and lawns. Begin planning your garden as theseed catalogs arrive in the mail. Try a fewnew plants next year. Evaluate your landscape. Plan to fillin gaps with appropriate plants in thespring. Gather holiday greens from yourlandscape but prune carefully. Spray thegreens with an antidesiccant to retardwater loss. After the ground freezes, mulchshrubs and perennials with straw, pineneedles, or branches of the discardedChristmas tree to prevent heaving of theplants during periods of freezing andthawing. Rake up any leaves remaining on thelawn. Avoid walking on the lawn once theground has frozen. Begin bringing in some bulbs pottedfor forcing. Put them in a cool locationwith bright light. Plant your live Christmas tree as soonas possible after Christmas. Feed the birds. Rotate houseplants to achieve evengrowth. Keep succulents and cacti on the dryside. Do not feed houseplants during thewinter months and reduce the watering. Raise the humidity for your house-plants by grouping them together. Water houseplants with warm water.Keep your Christmas tree stand filled withwater. Relax with a good gardening book. Plants make nice holiday gifts. Have a nice December!Grapevine 28-36 121411-de:Layout 1 12/12/11 7:33 PM Page 32CONNECTI NG YOU TO SOUTH JERSEY. WEEKLY.Send your letters to Santa by way of The Grapevine Express!Hey Kids, its that time of year again...the holiday youve waited for all year long!Have you written your letter to Santa yet? Your hometown newspaper is collectingletters to Santa fromall good boys and girls. We will print your letter in a futureissue of The Grapevine, then send themalong to the North Pole.Remember to keep your letters shortSanta is very busy this time of year. Send them via e-mailto [email protected] or mail them to The Grapevine, 907 N. Main Rd., Ste 205,Vineland 08360, or have Momor Dad drop themoff at our office.Santas MailbagP.S. Dont forget to send aphoto of yourself, too!WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{29}LOWEST PRICESWhere Elmer Rd. meets Delsea Dr.Vineland 692-7900Hours: Mon. Wed. 5-8, Tues, Thu. 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