In the last two years, rapper JaQuanCooper has seen a myriad of successcome his way. Hes blown up onsocial media websites, with over 29,000fans, and over a million plays on MySpace,and another 9,000 plus fans on Facebook.Hes received national attention for histalent, becoming the first South Jerseyanever to be featured in Hip Hop Weekly, amagazine dedicated to the rap scene withover 800,000 subscriptions. Finally, hesinked an entertainment deal with MattMattick Entertainment, of Philadelphia,worth $150,000. The onslaught of successhas been a whirlwind for the diminutive20-year-oldwho raps under the aliasTropakana.But just two years ago, there was doubtabout whether Cooper would find successin any career he pursued. Three weeksprior to his graduation from VinelandHigh School, Cooper was arrested fordealing cocaine. He had fallen in with thewrong crowd, and now it seemed he wasdestined to end up behind bars, or worse,dead. The arrest became one of the defin-ing moments in Coopers life, and was thewake-up call he needed to realize it wastime to turn his life around.VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 20 | JUNE 29, 2011CONNECT I NG YOU TO VI NEL AND. WEEKLY.INSIDE: COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE CIVIL WAR WOMEN SUMMER CONCERTS FIREWORKS FOR THE FOURTHCLASSIFIEDSPAGE20E 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 rContinued on page 25Rising to the TropMadison Hoban, a member of the Bunny Brigade 4-H Club, shows offone of her rabbits that she will be taking to the Cumberland CountyFair. The 4-H Rabbit Building will be filled with lots of rabbits andsmall animals and will be jumping with activities throughout theweek. The county 4-H Rabbit & Small Animal Show will be held onTuesday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m and the 4-H Invitational Rabbit & SmallAnimal Show will be held on Saturday, July 9, at 10 a.m. For moreinformation, call the 4-H Center at 451-2800 ext. 3.See Home and Garden section on pages 21-23 for acomplete schedule of Cumberland County 4-H Fair events.Hopping Good Time at FairLocal rap artist, Tropakana, positions himself on the vergeof breakout success in the entertainment industry.{ BY RYAN DINGER }PHOTO: REVERBNATIONJaQuan Cooper, aka Tropakana, during a recent performance.Grapevine 1-7 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:11 PM Page 1{2}thegrapevine|JUNE29,2011{CONTENTS}{STAFF}MIKE EPIFANIO Editor & PublisherDEBORAH A. EIN Managing EditorLORI GOUDIE Art DirectorGAIL EPIFANIO ControllerSHERRY MUNYAN Advertising ExecutiveMARIE HALPIN-GALLO Advertising ExecutiveTRACY BUSCHAM Graphic DesignerRYAN DINGER Editorial/Sales AssistantThe Grapevine3638 E. Landis Ave. Vineland, NJ 08361PHONE: 856-457-7815 FAX: 856-457-7816EMAIL: letters@grapevinenewspaper.comWEB: www.grapevinenewspaper.comThe Grapevine is published on Wednesdays byGrapevine News Corp. Copyright 2011. Allrights reserved.INews BriefsSalvation Army to HoldChristmas in JulyThe Salvation Army is in urgent needof your support in July. For many years,those at The Salvation Army have knownthat need knows no season. This is cer-tain with the economic turmoil our com-munities are experiencing and the result-ing increase in families seeking assistance.The Salvation Army has been challengedwith providing more assistance with lessfunding available to do so. As a result, it isholding its second Christmas in July toraise funds for the local service center inorder to be able to continue to provideservices to the community.The fundraiser will be held throughoutthe month of July and will consist of ket-tles placed at the following locations: ShopRite-Delsea Drive in Vineland ShopRite-Millville The Salvation Army-733 E. ChestnutAve., VinelandKettle Coin Counters and Hang aKettles will also be placed at variousbusinesses throughout the Vineland,Millville, and Port Norris areas. TheSalvation Army would appreciate any typeof support that you are able to provide,whether it is volunteering to man a kettle,or displaying a Kettle Coin Counter orHang a Kettle.FoodBank Gets Large DonationTyson Foods, Inc. recently donated atruckload of much-needed protein to theFoodBanks Southern Branch, for the 11thconsecutive year. The donation took placein conjunction with the ACF ProfessionalChefs Association of South Jersey, honor-ing Professional Chefs Week. The truckwas unloaded with the help of several areamember chefs, Tyson and FoodBank staff.Tyson donated 33,000 lbs of chicken andmeats which will serve 140,000 meals.The Community FoodBank of NewJersey/Southern Branch serves Atlantic,Cape May, Cumberland and SoutheasternBurlington counties.Chef David Goldstein of the SJ ChefsAssociation helps unload the truckload ofTyson chicken and other protein products.jOSPH D ONILLC C C 1 AW u S S Cn Super Lawyer E : D DM D &l > 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 NI &Z $&&,'(17$/ ,1-85,(6 '($7+6n l n 8 M u(856i 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.1 Rising to the TropLocal rap artist Tropakana is onthe verge of breakout success.RYAN DINGER3,4,6 Faces in the News8 Civil War WomenWomen disguised as men took tothe battlefield as soldiers, for var-ied reasons. VINCE FARINACCIO10 Shop LocallySpending $10 a month in thedowntown returns millions to thelocal economy. TODD NOON11,24 In Our Schools12 Community Calendar14 News in Brief16 DINING: A Lasting LegacyJills Gradmother leaves behindmuch more than priceless recipes.STEPHEN WILSON17 Recipe CornerTwo recipes for the Fourth.LISA DINUNZIO20 CLASSIFIEDS20 Crossword21-23 HOME AND GARDEN24 Column: Stomping SeniorsHow the NJ Governor and a fewDemocratic legislators stole $79billion from the states retirees.MICKEY BRANDT26 EntertainmentGrapevine 1-7 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:11 PM Page 2WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{3}WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{3}Faces in the News ISEND 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.More Faces in the News on pages 4 and 6CongratulationsGo out to Doug DeVecchis for graduating fromVineland High School as a Cum Laude honorstudent. We are proud of you. We hope all yourdreams come true. Also, we would like to wishyou a belated happy 18th birthday on June 1st.Love,Mom and DadEric SantiagoWe are so proud of you and all youraccomplishments. May the Lord guide you inthe next chapter of your life. Always put Godfirst and you will never go wrong. God bless you.Matthew 7:7.Love,Mom, Dad and JoshuaHappy 23rd BirthdayTo my daddy, Andy DeVecchis, on June 23.I love you very, very much. Thank you forplaying with me and being a great daddy.Kisses and hugs to you! xoxoxoxoLove,Payton TaylorHappy 25th BirthdayWe would like to wish our daughter,Danielle DeVecchis, a happy 25th birth-day on June 19. Bentley and Trooper,your little doggies, wish you the same,with lots of love. Hope you enjoyedevery minute of your special day.Love,Mom, Dad, and Bentley and Trooper,tooGrapevine 1-7 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:11 PM Page 3{4}thegrapevine|JUNE29,2011Faces in the NewsITobolski Places First at Gymnastics CompetitionCongratulations to our daughter,Jordan Tobolski, for winning firstplace all-around in WildwoodsState Gymnastics Competition,Bronze Level (age 11), on May 28,2011. We are so proud of you.Love,Mommy, Daddy, Bella, and yourNanniesAnnual Flag Retirement Ceremony HeldThe Semper Marine Detachment #205 and the South Jersey Young Marinesheld their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on June 12 at the Semper MarineBuilding in Vineland. There were approximately 50 people at the ceremony. OldFlags are acceptedat 2041 WestLandis Avenue forfuture retirementceremonies. Thereis a drop box forthe flags in thefront or larger flagscan be left at thedoor.From left: Raul Ortiz,Brian Godfrey, IanPerr, and KaraGodfrey.SJH Medical ICU Receives Gold-Level AwardThe American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently awarded agold-level Beacon Award for Excellence to the Medical Intensive Care Unit atSouth Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center. The gold-level Beacon Awardsignifies excellent and sustained unit performance and patient outcomes. Theaward comes on the heels of a second Beacon Award for the Cardiac ICU at theRMC. Only 61 intensive care units, out of approximately 6,000 nationwide, haveever earned the award more than once. Just 315 have earned it a single time.Karate Students Compete atGarden State ChampionshipsStudents at Yis Karate recently competed in the 35th Garden State Championships.From left: 1st Row: Bobby Urbanelli, Kayden Gheysens, Ciara Mills, Mikey Cruz, AdrienLaBoy; 2nd Row: Nicolas Law, Donny Patterson, Brooke Jablonski, Ashley Iveson, ArianaLaBoy, Vinnie Asselta, Kyle McCain; 3rd Row: Wendall Hannah, Mike Lapsley, JoeNavarro, Master Chuck Vertolli, Sam Llabres, MaryAnn Grace, Andy Rodriguez, AdranPalacio, Mike Cruz. Several other students who competed are not pictured.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.More Faces in the News on pages 3 and 6Grapevine 1-7 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:11 PM Page 4WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{5}3666 E. 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As part of the cere-mony, Diane Ragone read off thenames of the club members thatpassed away during the past year.They were Jacquie Rubin, AnnaEmburgia, and Gloria Signor.During the Blossom Tea, CarolParks presented honor member LoisMiddleton with flowers to signify herhigh status amongst club members. Inorder to be an honor member, youmust be a member for 25 or moreyears and reach a certain age.Carol Parks (left) presents new honormember, Lois Middleton, with commemora-tive flowers.CongratulationsTo Amaite Plumey.We are so proud of you!Love,Mom, Dad, Elizaray, Joanna,and familyGrapevine 1-7 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:12 PM Page 6WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{7}Zilinski Wins ScholarshipMelissa Zilinski, special educationteacher at Pineland Learning Center(PLC), was awarded a $2,000 scholar-ship from the National Association ofPrivate Special Education Centers(NAPSEC) Foundation DiversityScholarship Program. Zilinski, a resi-dent of Woodstown, is scheduled tocomplete continuing education creditsat Rowan University this fall. Sheteaches a 12th grade, self-containedclassroom at PLC.You did it!Congratulations, Janaya, class of 2011,Vineland Senior High School.We are very proud of you.If you can dream it, you can do it.Always keep God as your pilot.God Bless You,Mom and DadPink Ribbon Family Fit Day Raises $2700The Pink Ribbon Family Fit Day, held on June 12, 2011, at the Millville ElksLodge, raised over $2,700 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day. Theevent was organized by the 3 Day Team Chicks Committed to a Cure, com-prised of members LeeAnn Brizak, Mia Caprio, Laura Latorre, Miriam Olivero,and Deb Ware. The team will be participating in the 2011 Susan G. Komen BreastCancer 3 Day, walking 60 miles over the course of three days to raise money andbring awareness to breast cancer. The Pink Ribbon Family Fit Day offered funand fitness for the whole family.The day included a 45-minute and a 90-minute Zumba class, a 30-minute hiphop class, and a turbo kick class, all instructed by volunteers. The event alsofeatured a number of sponsors, which all donated a portion of their proceeds tothe team in an effort to help the team reach their goal of $11,500.Kessler Earns CleanCommunities AwardThe 8th Clean Communities AwardBanquet was held recently and JudyKessler from Silver Run School and theCenter City Clean up team in Millvillewere awarded the Excellence inEducation award.From left: Mike McNiss, Clean Communitiescoordinator for Millville, Judy Kessler, andDennis DeMatte, County Clean Communitiescoordinator.Grapevine 1-7 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:12 PM Page 7{8}thegrapevine|JUNE29,2011She went into tailors shop and dressedin mens arrayThen she went aboard the vessel toconvey herself awayBefore you step on board, sir, yourname Id like to know.She smiled all in her countenance, said,They call me Jack a Roe.The balladry from the British Islesoffers a variety of tales rangingfrom the historical to the super-natural where men and womenserve equally as protagonists, depending onthe song. In some ballads like Jack a Roe,quoted above, women donned the attire of amale to either fight alongside or to assisttheir loved ones on the battlefield. Sincehistory is filled with such gender deceptionsthat usually resulted from true love, thesesongs that have entertained folk music audi-ences for centuries were not plucked frompure imagination. Nor were they confinedto the other side of the Atlantic Ocean asrecent discoveries have revealed.During our own Civil War, 150 yearsago, women were most associated withthe role of the nurse tending to thewounded and dying during the four yearsof this internecine struggle. There aresome who reportedly served as spies andothers who provided food and supplies tothe soldiers. But there were also a numberof women disguised as men who took tothe battlefield as soldiers.In many cases, were left to speculatethe reasons for these women enlisting inthe military when they were not permittedto serve. Many would question how theywere able to join, considering the necessityof a physical exam, but the SmithsonianAssociates website informs us that SarahEdmonds, who enlisted under the nameFranklin Thompson, reported that herphysical consisted of a firm handshake.Its likely that a handshake proved suffi-cient in other instances as well.Edmonds was taken ill with malariaand realized that she would be discoveredif she allowed herself to be treated by theArmy. She was able to leave military serv-ice and recover. She married and hadthree children she was able to raise on agovernment pension.Not all women soldiers avoided detec-tion. The Smithsonian Associates identi-fies Sarah Blaylock as serving only amonth before her gender was discovered.Mary Scaberry spent a little over a yearin the army before a hospital visit led toIVintage Vineland { BY VINCE FARINACCIO }Civil War WomenA number of women disguised as men took to thebattlefield as soldiers, for varied reasons.Historical Society UnveilsCommemorative Wine JugThe Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society isoffering local residents the opportunity to purchaseVintage Vineland, a limited-edition miniature winejug created to commemorate Vinelands 150thanniversary. Only 150 of the jugs will be produced byTerry Plasket, a talented veteran potter who works atWheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Millville.We felt that the wine jug was an appropriate souvenir for this occasion,said Patricia A. Martinelli, administrator/curator for the Society. Each onecomes with a certificate of ownership to document every purchase.Each jug stands approximately eight inches tall, is glazed in a dark browncolor, and is decorated with grapes, vines and fruit. Every piece is numberedand signed by the artist.The jugs sell for $36 apiece. Martinelli said that the Society plans to keepthe first jug as part of the permanent museum collection and offer the finaljug, number 150, to the city in honor of its anniversary.To purchase a miniature wine jug, call 856-691-1111 or e-mailvinelandhistory@gmail.com.Grapevine 8-13 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:26 PM Page 8WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{9}her dismissal due to fever and sexualincompatibility.There are certain cases, however, wherethe reason for enlistment is clear. ForRosetta Wakeman, it was monetary. Part ofa large family on a farm in New York state,she worked under terrible conditionsbefore leaving home and moving from jobto job to survive. The lure of $13 a month asa soldier transformed her into a man.Because her letters to her family have sur-vived, we know that she found the militaryoppressive at first, but she was able to sendmoney home and save a good amount forherself. Over time, she discovered that sheenjoyed an independence she never couldhave had as a woman in the 1860s.What is surprising is that even whenhospitalized with dysentery, her true gen-der was never revealed. She died in NewOrleans at an army hospital, and wasburied as a soldier.Another female soldier whose reasonsfor enlisting are quite clear was a NewJersey resident from Raritan. Elizabethand Martin Niles were on their honey-moon when the Civil War began in April1861. According to Larry G. EgglestonsWomen in the Civil War, Martin plannedon enlisting and Elizabeth wanted to bewith him. With her hair shorn and wear-ing mens clothing, Elizabeth accompa-nied her husband, joining the Fourth NewJersey Infantry in August 1861. Togetherthey fought in some of the key battles ofthe Civil War, including the Second Battleof Manassas/Bull Run, the Battle of theWilderness (which has been re-enactedhere on Founders Day) and the Battle ofGettysburg. They survived the war andwere discharged with Elizabeths trueidentity not discovered at the time. Likeall the women who enlisted, its anachievement worthy of a ballad.Your waist is light and slender, yourfingers neat and small,Your cheeks too red and rosy for to facethe cannonballI know my waist is slender and myfingers they are small,But they would not make me tremblefor to see ten thousand fall. ISAVEBIG!BIG!SAVEVE G!ABIAVA FULL SERVICE BUTCHER SHOPWe Carry Groceries & Fresh ProduceStop In & Check OutThis Weeks SpecialsPrices Valid From June 29th - July 5thFamiliar FacesFriendly ServiceWelcome ToJOESButcher ShopUSDA CHOICE BONELESS RIB EYE STEAKSCUT JUST THE WAYYOU LIKE THEM!$699lb.WE USE FRESH GROUND CHUCK!FROZEN BABY BACK PORKSPARE RIBS$499MADE HEREFRESH DAILY!HAMBURGER PATTIES 4 OZ - 40 PATTIES5 OZ - 32 PATTIES6 OZ - 26 PATTIES8 OZ - 20 PATTIESSTOCK UP!CHICKEN LEGQUARTERS$.69lb$27.60/Caselb.WE WILL BE OPENSUNDAY JULY 3RD8 AM - 2 PMDEADLINE TO REGISTER: EXTENDED TO JULY 15Landscapes of Vineland History Makers Exhibit. Register your vintagefamily photo and story of unique and historic value, to be shown at theVineland Birthday Celebration Exhibit, running August 1 - 31 at the VinelandPublic Library. Residents may submit a photo to be juried for inclusion inthe special sesquicentennial exhibit at the library, featuring a commemora-tive quilt currently in production by the Garden Patch Quilters, depictingscenes from Vinelands past on sixteen squares. Students of Magnolia HillStudios, under the artistic direction of Sandy Smith, are working from pho-tographs of old Vineland and Vineland notables, producing original artworkbased on the vintage photos. Contemporary shots of Vineland are capturedby area art photographers. Local artists are also free to enter their artisticrepresentation of Vineland history on canvas.But, talent with camera and paint is not all one needs to place an itemon exhibit during the August show. If you have a family photo with uniquefeatures that tells an interesting story about Vineland or Vineland residents,you are urged to pick up a registration form at the Vineland Public Library.If selected, photo must be a minimum of 8 x 10, matted, framed, andwire hung. The photo must be captioned with the story behind the photorelating to an aspect of Vineland history. Original or enlarged/ enhancedcopies of original accepted. Registration deadline is July 15.Grapevine 8-13 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:26 PM Page 9{10}thegrapevine|JUNE29,2011Shop local. This seems to be abuzz-phrase that is heard quite abit these days. Certainly, we allknow the definition of shoppinglocalbuying the goods and services weneed or want from businesses in ourtownbut how many of us truly under-stand what shopping local actually meansin terms of helping Vinelands economy?Frankly, it was a hard concept for me towrap my head around, but I found somenumbers that made it easy to understand.The first number is 10, as in $10 amonth. Believe it or not, if everyone inthe nation spent just $10 each monthwith a locally owned, independent busi-ness instead of a chain, the positiveimpact it would have on local economieswould be staggering, which leads us toour second number: 9.3 billion.According to a Civic EconomicsAndersonville Study of Retail Economics,$9.3 billion would be directly returned tolocal economies if consumers nationwidespent only $10 a month in local, inde-pendent businesses.But lets break that down even furtherand make it more applicable to our Tri-City area. This same $10 a month, if peo-ple in Cumberland County spent it atlocal businesses, would result in our thirdnumber: $4,210,315 going back into theCumberland County economy.In these challenging economic times,an estimated $4.2 million going back intoour county economy is an incredibleboost. As stated byIndependentWeStand.organ onlineorganization dedicated to educating thepublic about the importance of shoppinglocallylocal money going back to localeconomies means better schools, betterroads, more support for police, fire andrescue departments and stronger localeconomies.Im not saying that chain stores areevil and that they should be avoided at allcost. On the contrary, chain stores havetheir place in our economy and they oftenserve a valuable role in helping people getthe goods or services they might not beable to find locally. But I am saying that,given its impact on our communities,shopping locally should be our firstoption. In downtown Vineland, we havemany locally owned and operated busi-nesses that would welcome the opportu-nity to have you spend $10 a month withthem. I encourage you to come back tothe Avenue and help keep your money inthe local economy.****According to the Sturgeon General,seafood is healthy. So just for the halibut,why not get off your perch and join us atthe downtown Vineland Seafood Festival,sponsored by Century Savings Bank, onSaturday, July 16, from 4 to 9 p.m.Kelp yourself to a whale-sized smor-gasbord of seafood delights that are fit fora King crab. Its no fluke that well havesome of Vinelands finest restaurants andfresh food purveyors serving up shrimp,clams, mussels, crab cakes and more.While youre here, kick up your eelsand dance to great live music beingplayed on our incredible manmadebeachright in the middle of LandisAvenue.Call me at 856-794-8653 with anyquestions. IFor more information on Main StreetVineland, visit the office at 603 E. LandisAve., call 794-8653, visit www.main-streetvineland.org, or check them out onFacebook.IDowntown Vineland{ TODD NOON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VDID / MAINSTREET VINELAND }Spending just $10 a month in the downtown willreturn more than $4 million to our local economy.As the regions leading independent radiology practice, we focus on keeping health care costs low while maintaining uncompromised quality.From our team of on-site, board-certified radiologists who are available for consultations, state-of-the-art modalities and caring staff, no one will focus on you like CDI.CenterForDiagnosticImaging.comUPPER DEERFIELD1119Hwy 77, Carlls CornerBldg 2, Suite C(Across from WalMart)856.453.1555VINELAND1450 E. Chestnut Ave.Bldg 4, Suite A856.794.1700HAMMONTON856 S. White Horse PikeSuite 6609.567.1700X Most insurances acceptedX Same day, evening and Saturdayappointments available X Transportation availableif you need a rideFocused on Radiology, Focused on YouJuly 13 - Ultrasound and MRIs in pelvic diseasesAugust 10 - Screening for stroke, vascular disease and osteoporosisSeptember 14 - The role of MRI and CT Scans in detecting liver diseases CDI Lecture Series:il bl ft er d-c oar be omour t r Fomi ompr unco e c ar health ct ac y pr g adiolo rs le egion s the r Ati lt fe gists who ar adiolo ified r, e eamof on-sit. y ised qualittaining wwhile main sts loeeping cus on k o e f w , e ict enden ading indepe C ou lik ying staff ar ce-of-th t staailable f v aCDI.cus on o no one will f , aff f,dalities and t mo he-ar, tions onsulta or c fo17 94. 7 856.Bldg 4, Suite 0 E. Chestnut 45 1555 1 856.453.) t r alMa W cross from A (Bldg 2, Suite Cr , Carlls Corne 77 9Hwy 111F er t n e CN A EL IN V LD E I DEERF R PPE UiagnosticImagin00 17 . 77. 6 09.5 66 Suite e hite Horse Pik W 6 S. 5 800 7A eve. A tD orN O T N MO M HA Dif youTransportation available XappoSame XX Mostm o c . g nu need a ridesportation availableointments availablee day, evening and Saturdayt insurances acceptedShopLocallyn Love The Grapevine?Why not like uson Facebook? facebook.com/grapevinenewspaperGrapevine 8-13 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:26 PM Page 10WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{11}In Our SchoolsI/DQGVFDSLQJ 6SULQNOHU 6\VWHPV/DZQ 0RZLQJ )HUWLOL]DWLRQ DQG PRUH856-692-8373LEAFY GREEN COUPON$10000OFFAny Sprinkler SystemValid for full yard, or $50 off for non full yard. Must present coupon at time of estimate. Not to be combined with any offer. Exp: 7/31/11LEAFY GREEN COUPONFREELAWN MOWINGWith Full Year Contract*New Customers OnlyMust present coupon at time of estimate.Not to be combined with any offer. Exp: 7/31/11LEAFY GREEN COUPONFREEFERTILIZATIONAPPLICATIONWith Full Year Contract*New Customers OnlyMust present coupon at time of estimate.Not to be combined with any offer. Exp: 7/31/11720 Vineland High School Seniors GraduateOne of the largest classes in many years720received diplomas atVineland High School's 133rd commencement last Tuesday at Gittone Stadium.With clear skies and temperatures in the 80s, family and friends started liningup outside the stadium at 4 p.m. By the time the familiar strains of Pomp andCircumstance echoed throughout the stadium, the crowd had taken every avail-able seat. Their cheers and screams filled the air as the graduates filed out andtook their places in the bleachers facing the audience.Among the keynote speakers were class Valedictorian AnastasiyaNovatorskaya, and Salutatorian Sanjay Menghani.Members of Vineland High Schools class of 2011 throw their arms up in a moment ofcelebration as they are addessed by the school principal, Dr. Thomas McCann.HEADMASTERHONOR ROLL5th GradeAlexandria BakAdam FisherOlivia O'DonnellMitchell ShieldsJulian Silva6th GradeMichael BifulcoAnnie DraneAmelia Parrish7th GradeNicholas FortBrinn HindermyerJohn ParrishDhruv PatelCaitlyn Sorelle8th GradeSamantha LaytonTaylor ReeseHONOR ROLL5th GradeAlyssa AllenAshley SorelleBarbara DArrigoCaitlyn MesogianesJoshua HoodSamantha SilversSpencer Rain6th GradeKathryn EddowesJonathan HughesNerys MullerPaul ODonnellCollin SeabrookSarah TaylorSean Williams7th GradeJulianna BidicEthan BoweAndrew BretnallMadison ChambersCharles HitchnerMadelyn OnestiJared RoorkNiko Villani8th GradeDanielle ChristinzioRobert FralingerRobert GriffithCameron KonyakAmanda RamosRobert RichardsonBethany StrongAnne Marie TedescoHunter WilbrahamJonique Sade AmbroseJulie Marie Leonard NHSJoshua Thomas BergeSteve Asmar LittleTaylor Niquole BlissAngela Rose Maccarelli NHSMoriah Elizabeth Bradham NHSKevin A. MangualMatthew R. BroadyEmily Ann Mayhew NHSSarah Nicole Carter NHSAmanda Elizabeth MillsJessica Sarah CasmerKylie Michele Ott NHSJessica Nicole Ciaurelli NHSBrandon Troy Paulus NHSWilliam Edward Fitting, Jr NHSBrandon Alan Read NHSTyler Justin Gallagher NHSHolly Lynne Schaper NHSRyan Matthew GandyChanning Ted StetserRebecca Elizabeth Gardella NHSAlyssa Leeann StorzAlexis Camille GardenhireEvan Michael Toudy NHSSteven John GrecoMichael Sherwood Walker, JrJacob Aaron Havens NHSWilliam Darnell White NHSSamantha Jane Hines NHSErica Marlina Workman NHSRachel Elise LeckenbuschAlisa Yeon NHSJennifer Ann Leonard NHSNHS=National Honor SocietyCumberland Christian School GraduatesWoodland Country Day School 4th Marking Period Honor ListGrapevine 8-13 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:26 PM Page 11{12}thegrapevine|JUNE29,2011COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Heating & CoolingYour HomeSINCE 1982FUEL OIL &KEROSENECALL FOR PRICESPO Box 645 West Blvd. Newfield, NJ 08344(856) 697-4777HAPPENINGSWEDNESDAY, JUNE 29Bus Trip to Ballys Casino. The CharlotteBrago Senior Center Association inDeerfield Township is hosting. Bus leavesthe Center (736 Landis Avenue inRosenhayn) at 9 a.m., returns by 5 p.m. Call455-7332 or 455-6902 to register.THURSDAY, JUNE 30Sports Medicine and Knee PainSeminar. SJH Fitness Connection, 1430W. Sherman Ave., Vineland. 6 p.m. Thelatest techniques for treating knee pain,presented by Brad Bernandini, M.D., amember of the SJH Orthopedic and SpineSpecialty Group. Free but seating is limit-ed, register at 1-877-6-ORTHO1 (877-667-8461) or www.jointpainseminar.com.Blood Drive. City Hall; 2nd floor, CouncilChambers Lobby, 640 E. Wood. St.,Vineland. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. In need of Opositive and negative donors. To schedulean appointment, contact Mimi Velazquezat 794-4000, ext. 4711.Semper Marine Detachment Dinner.Semper Marine Detachment #205, 2041 W.Landis Ave., Vineland. 4 - 7 p.m. Dinner isspaghetti and meatballs with buttered roll,tossed salad, beverage, and dessert.. $7,$4 for children under 12, 5 and under free.Take-out available. 692-4300.Antique, Arts and Cultural Society ofSouth Jersey. RRCA.Bldg., 22 High St.,Millviille. 7 p.m. Ms. Conners will talk onbutterflies. Members may bring artifacts forshow and learn. Visitors welcome. 825-7787.JULY 4 THROUGH 9Cumberland County 4-H Fair.Cumberland County Fairgrounds, 3001Carmel Rd., Millville. See complete sched-ule of events in Home and Garden sectionon pages 21-23.TUESDAY, JULY 5Tale Spin Stories: Down on the Farm.Cumberland Mall, Center Court, Rts 47 and55, Vineland. Miss Kathy creates a storytime experience that introduces children tosocial, listening and interactive skills. SnackParade: Boscovs. 10:30 11:30 a.m. Free.Free Zumba Class. Airborne Gymnastics950 North Main Rd., Vineland. Come try it.Bring your friends and family. 7:30-8:30 p.m.THURSDAY, JULY 28United Way Presents AnnualCelebration for the Community.Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis Ave. andUnion Rd., Vineland. 6 p.m. cocktailhour, 7 p.m. dinner. Celebrate 25 yearswith the United Way. $60 per person,$100 per couple, $540 per table of 10.For more details, call United Way at856-205-1800.SEEKING VENDORS andcrafters for "Thunder in the Park"It's not too early to sign up!Vendors and crafters are neededfor the upcoming "Thunder in thePark" event taking place onSaturday, August 27, from 9 a.m. -6 p.m. at Giampietro Park. Theevent includes games, live enter-tainment, vintage car show, motor-cycle poker run and vendors. Thecost for food vendors is $50,craft/merchandise is $25 and non-profits are free with proof of status.Corporate exhibitors are $100.This event is being held in conjunc-tion with Cumberland CountyRiders and all proceeds benefit theBoys & Girls Club of Vineland.For more information, call (856)696-4190 or e-mail chrisvolker@msn.com and vending forms willbe sent to those interested.Grapevine 8-13 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:26 PM Page 12THURSDAY, JULY 7Keyboard and Mouse Skills. MillvillePublic Library , 210 Buck St., Millville, 1 - 4p.m. Registration is required, call 825-7087, ext. 12, or register in person at thelibrary. Class is appropriate for people whohave never used a computer before as wellas those who have already spent manyhours on a computer. Students will learnimportant computer concepts while prac-ticing mouse and keyboarding skills.Cataract Coffee Talk. SurgiCenter ofVineland, 251 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland.Anyone interested in attending should reg-ister due to the limited space available.Call Stacy, nurse manager at 691-8188 ext.272 to register.Photographic Society of VinelandMeeting. Newfield Senior Center, cornerof Catawba Ave and Church St., Newfield.7 p.m. For more info visit www.psvcamera-club.com or call David Lowenstern at 794-2528 or Claire Lelli at 691-4563.FRIDAY, JULY 8SJ Mariners Swim Team Beef andBeer Fundraiser. Mangia by the Greens,Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Twp. 7 -10 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $23 atdoorincludes a dinner buffet, beer, soda,DJ, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and aChinese auction. Call Roseann Stollenwerkat 609-625-4030 for further informationor tickets.SATURDAY, JULY 9Spring Fling Festival and Car Show.Canlan Ice Sports, 2111 Industrial Way,Vineland. Sponsored by the VinelandNazarene Church. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Crafters and classic cars, street cars andmuscle cars.Family Fun Night. Purple Penguin SolarIce Cream, 1008 Harding Hwy (Rt. 40)Newfield, 7 p.m.-dusk. Pony rides, clowns,face painting, magic act, cartoon charac-ters, good food and friends. Bring a chair/blanket, special showing at 8:15 p.m.SATURDAY, JULY 10Vineland Soccer Association PastaDinner. Buena Tavern, 1256 E. HardingHwy., Buena. 4 - 7 p.m. $10 - Mealincludes House Salad, Bread, Butter, 3choices of Pasta and Sauces, Meatballs,and Dessert. Cash Bar- Basket Auction.Take outs available if you bring your owncontainer. All proceeds go to VSAScholarship Fund. For tickets, contactPatty Ruberti: coachpatty09@yahoo.comor 1-609-774-3603.TUESDAY, JULY 12Tale Spin Stories: Pirate Day.Cumberland Mall, Center Court, Rts 47and 55, Vineland. Miss Kathy creates astory time experience that introduces chil-dren to social, listening and interactiveskills. Snack Parade: Auntie Annes. 10:30 11:30 a.m. Free.WEDNESDAY, JULY 13Free Patient Education Seminar.Lecture Hall at CDI, 1550 E. Chestnut Ave.,Vineland. 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. The topic isUltrasound and MRIs in Pelvic Diseases.Free, space is limited. RSVP at 794-1700or www.centerfordiagnosticimaging.com.SATURDAY, JULY 16Fourth Annual Vineland SeafoodFestival. 600 block of Landis Ave.,Vineland. 4 - 9 p.m. Rain date 7/17, sametime. Seafood dishes from Vinelandsfinest restaurants and fresh food vendors,including Casazza Foods, Eastlyn GolfCourse, Lucianos FreshMaket, Marcianos,North Italy Club, Tailgate Grill, Taste of theIslands. Live music by In High Gear (coun-try) and Double Helix (classic blues androck). Admission is free, other than theprice of the food and merchandise.Takeouts available. Local youth-relatedorganizations may compete in a sandcas-tle-building contest, and the winning groupwill receive a donation to their agency.794-8653 or www.mainstreetvineland.org.JULY 16 AND 17Barrel and Vineyard Wine TrailWeekend. Bellview Winery, 150 AtlanticSt., Landisville. Sponsored by Garden StateWinegrowers Association. Tour Bellview'sextensive vineyards on a trailer ride (leaveswinery hourly noon - 4 p.m.). Listen andlearn about vineyard management. Then,back to the wine production room for aspecial tasting, with straight-from-the-bar-rel samples of the 2010 Chardonnay andthe 2010 reds, and all of Bellviews wines.Sangrias by carafe and appetizer platterswill be available for indoor or outdoor pic-nicking. Or, pack a lunch to enjoy with aglass of wine in vineyard picnic area. $5per person. Reservations not necessary.TUESDAY, JULY 19Tale Spin Stories: Melodrama Special.Cumberland Mall, Center Court, Rts 47and 55, Vineland. Miss Kathy creates astory time experience that introduces chil-dren to social, listening and interactiveskills. Snack Parade: Friendlys. 10:30 11:30 a.m. Free.WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{13}SATURDAY, JULY 9Fundraiser for Deb Renzi. BuenaTavern, 1256 E. Harding Hwy., Buena.2 - 6 p.m. Renzi is a friend and formerlead singer for Cry Wolf now sufferingfrom progressive MS. Food and beerincluded, cash bar, 50/50, Chineseauction. Live music by NIght Prowler.$25 donation. 472-6080 for tickets orsend donations to Colonial Bank, c/oDeb Renzi Fund, 2745 S. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, NJ 08360.The Boys & Girls Club of Vineland willhold its 2nd Annual Golf Tournamenton Thursday, September 15, 2011 atWhite Oaks Country Club in Newfield.The cost is $125 per golfer (foursome$500) which includes lunch, refresh-ments, shotgun start, dinner, silent auc-tion, and prizes. Sponsorships areavailable. Proceeds from this eventbenefit at-risk children in the communi-ty. For more information, contact ChrisVolker at 856-896-0244 or e-mailchrisvolker@msn.com.COMBINED HIGHSCHOOL REUNIONJULY 1: Vineland High SchoolsClasses of 85, 86, & 87. MerighisSavoy Inn, 4949 E. Landis Ave., Vineland.712 p.m. $30 (cash bar) Price includeshot/cold apps., sweets table, and "LateNight" munchies during the last hour ofthe reunion with DJ Nicky G. Ticketsmust be purchased IN ADVANCE at theSavoy Inn or online at savoyinn.com andwill NOT be available at the door.Class of '85 Chris Snyder, samsera@comcast.net or Paula Constantino-Brown, brownie53098@comcast.net.Class of '86 Cheryl Snyder,sasmommy@yahoo.com andClass of '87 Stephanie Bosco,stephbosco@comcast.net or JessicaHawk-Ippolito, jhawkipp@comcast.net.RED CROSSBLOOD DRIVESFor more, call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit www.redcross-blood.org.JULY 1: Millville Rescue Squad, 600Cedar St, Millville, 2 - 8 p.m.Donation Types: Blood, Double RedCell DonationsJULY 5: Vineland Rotary Club hostsat Ramada Inn, 2216 W. Landis Ave.,Vineland, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.Donation Types: Blood, Double RedCell DonationsJULY 5: Ace Plumbing, Heating &Electrical Supplies, 601 S. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, 12 noon - 6 p.m.Donation Types: PlateletsJULY 9: New Jersey MotorsportsPark, 8000 Dividing Creek Rd.,Millville, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.Donation Types: BloodJULY 11: RSMO Vineland, Moose Hall,187 W. Wheat Rd., Vineland, 1 - 7 p.m.Donation Types: Blood, Double RedCell DonationsGrapevine 8-13 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:26 PM Page 13{14}thegrapevine|JUNE29,2011

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y ully g in J NCHEC Announces Certificationof Emma Lopez, MCHESEmma Lopez of the City of VinelandDepartment of Health is among the firstgroup to earn the certification as a MasterCertified Health Education Specialist(MCHES). The newly created advanced-level certification, MCHES, awarded bythe National Commission for HealthEducation Credentialing, Inc., (NCHEC)signifies that Lopez has met the nationalstandards for individual health educationpractitioners. The MCHES certificationattests to the individuals knowledge andunderstanding of the Health EducationAreas of Responsibility at an advanced-level and assists employers in identifyingqualified health education practitioners.This achievement is considered a mile-stone in an individuals professional devel-opment and a testament to his/her com-mitment to continuous improvement in thehealth education profession. For furtherinformation about NCHEC certifications,visit www.nchec.org or contact NCHEC at888-624-3248 or nchec@nchec.org.Century Savings BankRanked Among Safest BanksSeifried & Brew LLC, a community bankrisk management firm, has named CenturySavings Bank(CSB) to its honor roll of U.S.Safest Banks. Century Savings Bank, basedupon a thorough review of the bank'sfinancial condition and past performance,is rated in the top one-third of the 2010S&B Total Risk Ranking for all banks inthe United States and has the lowest S&BRisk Index score of all banks currentlyoperating in New Jersey.After the banking crisis, there has beentoo much focus on failed and sick banks,"said Dr. Edward Seifried, Seifried & BrewLLC co-chairman. We need to recognizeand honor those community banks whosepolicies and practices reflect the highestlevels of safety and soundness.The complete Seifried & Brew TotalRisk Index, which ranks the safety andsoundness of all banks in the U.S., can beviewed at www.seifriedbrew.com.Century Savings Bank has been in com-munity banking since 1865 as a mutual sav-ings bank with locations in Cumberland,Gloucester and Salem counties. For moreinformation, visit www.centurysb.com.Energy Efficiency RewardsCustomersAlthough it may seem strange, summeris the best time to replace an aging heatingsystem. And with available cashback of upto $1,300, the time has never been better.Replacing heating equipment in thesummer is the best way to ensure newequipment is functioning properly well inadvance of the winter season, said BruceGrossman, program manager of residentialenergy efficiency for South Jersey Gas.To receive the full rebate in conjunctionwith natural gas heating equipmentreplacement, homeowners must start byparticipating in a Home Performance withEnergy Star assessment. A certified con-tractor will complete the assessment andprovide a report on areas in the homewhere energy is being wasted and suggestways to make the home more efficient andsave money. After that takes place, and ahomeowner upgrades his/her natural gasheater to a high efficiency model, he/shewill receive up to $400 from NJ CleanEnergy and $900 from South Jersey Gas.For more information on the staterebate program and other availablerebates, visit www.njcleanenergy.com. Forinformation about this and other SJGrebates, call 1-800-648-0138 or visitwww.southjerseygas.com.Volleyball, Anyone?Sand producer U.S. Silica inMauricetown and the American VolleyballCoaches Association (AVCA), through apartnership, have worked cooperativelywith the NCAA to develop the recentlypublished official guidelines for Division Iand Division II Womens Sand Volleyball,the newest collegiate sport to be approvedby the NCAA. With the first varsity seasonin womens sand volleyball to begin in theNews in BriefICorkysTime Machine TVis now on Comcast Channel 190and can be seen by all of Gloucester,Salem and Cumberland countieswith parts of Atlantic & Camden countiesEvery Saturday, 710pmwith your oldies requests & dedications!Call 856-358-3783for more informationDo You Love The Oldies?Downtown Vineland631 E Landis Ave8562136002LandisMarketPlace.comFREE PARKINGLandis AvenueTwo-hour On-StreetElmer &Wood StreetsFree Lot ParkingThis ad has been paid for with funds approved for such use by the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority.LANDIS MARKET HOURSThurs/Fri 9 am 7 pmSaturday 8 am 5 pmIndividual Store Hours May VaryAmish MarketCloses 6 pmon Thursday and 4 pmSaturday LandisMarketPlace.comFeaturingtheAmish Market&MoreLive Music on Fridays 57 pmCheck out our new Merchants on the Upper LevelTupperware by Inez Keeping the Fresh Food Freshertg nngiin rriu ttu a eeaFFek r aMMah ssh iis m Ae hhettheroM&tekandis Lgy I b are w r e p p u Tur n u t o u k o c e h CChe v i L.c e etPlac kketPlac sMaraMMah ssh iis m Ar e FFr h g tth n pi eepi e KKe z e ne h s on t th tts on t n a h cch rrc e wM e n7 5 s y a d i r n F c o i s u Mom cr e h s e rre d F Fr o o h F Fo s e rrel e vve e r L e p e Upppm pingor with fu his ad has been paid f Trk a ot PPa e L e re FFreets tr ood S W Elmer &et e Str re n- -hour O o w TTwenue v Landis AARKING FREE PPARKINGy da tur a and 4 pmSy hursda T Closes 6 pmonet ark mish M Ay ar V y a ours M e H or t ndividual S I8 am 5 pm y da tur a S9 am 7 pm i r hurs/F TANDIS MARKET HOURS Ly the New Jersey Ur or such use b ed f v o unds apprLa. y it uthor one A ise Z pr er t ban En y Urom .c e lac etP ark andisM8562136002e v 631 E Landis A Avineland V wn o t wn DoGrapevine 14-19 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:15 PM Page 14WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{15}spring of 2012, the AVCA enlisted theassistance of U.S. Silica to research optimalsand characteristics and develop guide-lines for volleyball sand court construc-tion. An emerging sport, participation insand or beach volleyball has grown by over25 percent in the last two years and morethan 300,000 girls under the age of 18 areparticipating in the sport (according to the2009 Sporting Goods ManufacturingAssociations research).After many user interviews, site andsand evaluations, the guidelines were cre-ated to ensure the construction of exem-plary sand volleyball courts throughoutthe country with consistent and similarcharacteristics. In accordance with theNCAA rules, there are several factorsschools and universities must considerwhen selecting the right sand for a court.Sand should be clean, round to subangularin shape, and intermediate in size. For out-door courts, the sand should drain ade-quately in event of inclement weather, ageneral parameter being within 30 min-utes. Whiter sand is suggested for outdoorplay as it reduces relative heat gain.Following the guidelines, U.S. Silica hasintroduced Beach White VolleyballSands for sand volleyball court construc-tion. These sands are white, round to sub-angular, and of intermediate gradation,that have been washed and screened. Theyprovide a playing surface that has lessheat-gain potential than that of darkersands. Beach White Volleyball Sands pro-vide sand firmness designed to offer bothgood jump height and landing cushion. 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But now were settling into a newnormal, a paradigm shift of great signifi-cance in our lives. And thats why I startedwith the pantry; the kitchen is the room ofthe house in which I spend the most time.It was strange going through her stuff,even though it was just her snacks andempty Cool Whip containers. Strangebecause I knew that she wouldnt be rum-maging through there anymore, fillingthose containers that I hate (but cantquite bear to get rid of yet) of stuffed cab-bage and pierogies.Im very grateful for the time that Jilland I had with her though, and especiallyfor all the time we spent with her in thekitchen. I am so very happy that Jill and Inot only learned how to make her versionof pasta salad, squash fritters, meatballs,stuffed cabbage, pierogies, and more, butwe documented most of them photo-graphically and in written form. Im gladthat we had the foresight to do that.I wish, however, that we would havelearned and done more. There were somany stories and recipes and experiencesthat we heard from her that we didntdocument and are now gone forever. Ohwell, we did what we could and we cantbe too hard on ourselves at this point.While cleaning out/rummagingthrough the freezer, I found one of hercontainers of meatballs and sauce (orgravy, if you prefer). What a lovely dinnerthat would make, I thought. So I took itupstairs, threw a pot of water on the stovefor pasta and put the frozen meatballs intoa small saucepan with low heat and a lid.The water soon boiled, and the spaghettiwent in along with a heaping spoonful ofsalt. As the meatballs cooked, filling thekitchen with the aroma of tomato andpork, I sat at the kitchen table wonderingif this would be the last time wed havegrandmoms meatballs. There may beanother container in the freezer that Idont know about, but there may not.When everything was done cook-ing/heating, Jill and Berkeley and I sat atthe table to eat. Jill and I talked a lotabout what had gone down the last monthand what our future now holds in a housewithout her grandmother. It was surreal,as most of the last several days had been.I made sure to feed Berkeley some ofthe meatballs. Hes been eating real foodfor about two months now, but no meat upuntil this point, so I picked off little piecesof a meatball, smushed it with my fingersuntil it was a consistency that he couldsafely eat, and placed them into hismouth. He excitedly ate them up, as hehas most everything hes tried, althoughhe did make an amazingly cute and funnyface after tasting the first one. I want tobe able to tell him in the future that eventhough he doesnt remember it, he actual-ly had some meatballs created byGrandmoms own two hands. Maybe hellappreciate the continuity and symbolismof that, perhaps not, but both Jill and Iwill know and thats what matters I guess.I thought a lot about her jelly squaresthe week she passed away too, and Im notexactly sure why. When I first movedhere, she always had some on hand, littlecrumbly squares of dough topped withher homemade jelly. I remember the lasttime that she made them a while back,something wasnt quite right and she wasfrustrated and disappointed in herself.She should not have been, because thathappens to even the best cooks, but thatwas the last batch she made and that kindof makes me sad I need to make a batchsoon, for old times sake (and becausetheyre very scrummy).Fortunately she did teach us how tomake those meatballs and her legendaryjelly squares, so although they wont behers when we make them in the future,they kind of will be. She may not live onin books she wrote or movies she made orsongs she sung, but she will live on in thelives she touched, the recipes and tech-niques that she passed on, and the loveshe gave to everyone around her while shewas here.Youll be missed, Grandmom, but ifnothing else, you will live on through themeals, snacks and culinary delights that ourfamily will eat for the rest of our lives. IICulinary Adventures { BY STEPHEN WILSON }A Lasting LegacyJills Grandmother leaves behind many priceless recipes and a whole lot more.The authors wife, JillMcLennen, with herlate grandmother.Grapevine 14-19 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:16 PM Page 16Come in and cool off and enjoy your icecream treats. Homemade hot wafesand ice cream available.01&/ +6-: 5)WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{17}SIYM!IWASSIISJI!MIsq.:u W. 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If youre watching yoursugar intake, use a natural sugar substitute(Stevia or Xylitol) in place of the sugar.Enjoy, and have a safe and happy holiday.Patriotic Fresh Berry Pancakes1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour2 tbs. flaxseed meal, optional1/2 tsp. sea salt2 tbs. raw sugar or pure maple syrup3 tsp. non-aluminum baking powder2 eggs1 1/2 cups rice or soy milk1/4 cup safflower or sunflower oil1/2 cup fresh blueberries1/2 cup fresh strawberries, slicedPreheat a griddle or non-stick skilletover medium heat. In a large bowl, whisktogether flours, flaxseed meal, salt, sugarand baking powder. Make a small well inthe center of the dry ingredients and addthe eggs, milk, and oil. Gently whisk wetand dry ingredients together, just untilcombined; batter will be slightly lumpybut do not over mix. Stir in the blueber-ries and strawberries; if batter seems toodry, add a little more milk; if too wet, adda little more flour. Lightly grease the grid-dle with butter or non-stick cooking spray,then ladle about 1/4 cup batter onto hotgriddle. Cook until bubbles appear on thesurface and then flip. Cook second sidejust until lightly golden brown and batteris cooked through. Transfer pancakes ontoserving plates and top with butter andmaple syrup, or your favorite toppings.Great-Grandmom Bradys GermanCucumber Salad8 large cucumbers, peeled & thinly sliced1 tbs. sea saltWater to cover over cucumbersIn a large bowl, add the cucumbers andwater. Add in the sea salt and give mixture agood stir. Cover and refrigerate cucumbersovernight. Next day, drain and rinse cucum-bers well in a colander. Pat dry and set asidewhile you make the dressing.Dressing6 - 7 tbs. apple cider vinegar3 - 4 tbs. raw sugarBlack pepper, to taste1 small onion, thinly slicedIn small bowl, mix together vinegar,sugar and black pepper, pour dressing overcucumbers in serving bowl. Add onionslices and toss. Refrigerate for 1 hour andtoss mixture once more before serving. ILisa Ann is author of Seasoned With Love,Treasured Recipes and Lisa Anns SeasonedWith Love II. Send recipes for publication tolapd1991@aol.com or The Grapevine,3638 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ 08361.FreedomFoodTwo recipes perfect for Independence Day,starting with breakfast.IRecipe Corner { LISA ANN DINUNZIO }Grapevine 14-19 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:16 PM Page 17{18}thegrapevine|JUNE29,2011Andrea 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. 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Bar and restaurant with dailydrink specials and lunch specials.Saigon, 2180 N. Second St., Millville, 327-8878. Authentic Vietnamesenoodlesoups, curry, hotpot, Buddhist vegetarian.South Vineland Tavern, 2350 S. Main Rd.,Vineland, 692-7888. Breakfast, lunch, din-ner daily. Seafood and prime rib.Speedway Cafe at Ramada, W. Landis Ave.and Rt. 55, Vineland, 692-8600. Open daily6 a.m.-11 p.m. Dinner specials $7 and up.Steakhouse at Centerton Country Club,1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-3325.Lunch and dinner. Steaks, reserve wines,upscale casual.Sweet Life Bakery, 601 E. Landis Ave.,Vineland, 692-5353. Neighborhood bakery.Homemade pastries, cakes, coffee.Uncle 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. 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Good,quality work, free esti-mates. 856-982-0186HomeImprovementCall 9 a.m - 5 p.m daily, Deadline for paid ads: Friday, 3 p.m.To order your classified call, 856-457-7815 or visitwww.grapevinenewspaper.com/classifiedsMiscellaneousGrapevine 20-23 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:18 PM Page 20Cumberland County4-H Fair Next WeekThe week of the Cumberland County Fair(July 4-9) will be filled with lots to see anddo for the whole family. All the action takesplace at Cumberland County Fairgrounds,3001 Carmel Road in Millville. Fairgroundsadmission fees are $5, except for kids ages4 to 9 are $3. Children 3 and under areadmitted for free. Parking is free. Check thewebsite (www.cumberlandcofair.com) foradditional events. For more informationabout the 4-H programs, call the 4-HCenter at 856-451-2800.Schedule of 4-H EventsMONDAY, JULY4 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Dressage Qualifying Show(Dressage Arena) 6 p.m.Grand Opening Ceremonies 6-8 p.m.Clover Challenge (4-H ExhibitBuilding) 6:30 p.m.Parade of 4-H Clubs (Starts atMain Gate) 7 p.m.Dog Agility Demonstration (4-HHorse Arena) 7:30 p.m.Agility Course Run-Through(Open to the Public, at 4-H Horse Arena) 7-8 p.m.4-H Presentations (4-HExhibit Building) 8 p.m.Cow Chip Bingo (4-H LivestockBuilding); Rabbit and Small Animal CostumeClass (4-H Rabbit Building)TUESDAY, JULY5Senior citizens 65 or older admitted forfree all day. 11 a.m.4-H Horse Round Robin (4-HHorse Arena) 1 p.m.Novice & Challenged RiderHorse Show (4-H Horse Arena) 4 p.m.4-H Market Lamb & SheepShow (4-H Livestock Building) 5:30 p.m.Livestock Costume Class (4-HLivestock Building) 6 p.m.Horse Walk/Trot VersatilityClass (4-H Horse Arena) 6:30 p.m.4-H Rabbit & Small AnimalShow (4-H Rabbit Building) 6:30-7:30 p.m.Fun for Kids Activities(4-H Exhibit Building) 7 p.m.Horse Versatility Class (4-HHorse Arena); Goat Fun Show (4-H GoatPavilion) 7-8 p.m.Animal Encounters-Livestock(Sheep, Cattle & Swine) (4-H Livestock Barn) 7:15 p.m.Seeing Eye Demonstration(4-H Stage) 7:45 p.m.4-H Show Time! (4-H Stage) 8:45 p.m.4-H Club Exhibit WinnersAnnounced (4-H Stage)WEDNESDAY, JULY6KIDS DAYThe purchase of a $15 wrist-band, before 6 p.m. entitles the wearer tounlimited rides for entire day. 10 a.m.Braiding Clinic (4-HHorse Barns)WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{21}Continued on next pageHomeGardenandGrapevine 20-23 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:18 PM Page 21 12 Noon4-H Poultry Show (4-HPoultry Building); English Qualifying &Jumping Show (4-H Horse Arena) 1-3 p.m.Fun for Kids Activities (4-HExhibit Building) 3-6 p.m.Clover Challenge (4-H ExhibitBuilding) 6 p.m.Animal EncountersDogs 5:30-6:30 p.m.Get Moving, GetHealthy Activity (4-H Exhibit Building) 6:15 p.m.4-H Dog ObedienceDemonstration (4-H Show Tent) 6:30 p.m.4-H Cattle & Market HogShow (Livestock Bldg); Lead Line Class (4-HHorse Arena) 6:30-7:30 p.m.4-HClub Demonstrations&Member Presentations (4-HStage) 7 p.m. (6:30 Registration, open to thePublic) 4-HDog Fun Show(4-HShowTent) 7 p.m.Tennessee Walking Horse Demo(4-H Horse Arena) 7-8 p.m.Rubber Band Powered CarsDesign It Challenge Activity (4-H ExhibitBuilding); Animal Encounters-Goats (4-HGoat Pavilion) 8 p.m.Rubber Band Powered Car Races(4-H Exhibit Building)***FIREWORKS starting at Dusk(Children fingerprinted by CumberlandCounty Sheriffs Department 4-7 p.m.)THURSDAY, JULY7 12 Noon4-H Western Horse Show(4-H Horse Arena) 4:30-7:30 p.m.4-H Barbecue (nearMidway Stage) 5 p.m.4-HGoat Show(4-HGoat Pavilion) 6:30 p.m.Horsemanship Round RobinDemonstration (4-H Horse Arena) 6:30-8:30 p.m.Fun for Kids Activities(4-H Exhibit Building) 7 p.m.Rabbit Showmanship (4-HRabbit Building) 7-7:30 p.m.Animal EncountersHerpetology (4-H Show Tent) 8 p.m.Livestock Auction (4-HLivestock Building){22}thegrapevine|JUNE29,2011HomeGardenandContinued from previous pageMembers of the Pony Tails 4-H Clubof Bridgeton are dressed as bees withtheir horse as a flower in the 4-HHorse & Rider Costume Class. 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This eventis open to youth in grades 4-8.Caitlin Godfrey, a member of the PawShakers 4-H Club, and her dog pre-pare for the 4-H Agility Course Run-Through, set for Monday, July 4, 7:30p.m., at the Cumberland County Fair.All are invited to bring their dogs andparticipate in the agility course. Thereis no fee to participate other thangate admission to enter theFairgrounds. A dog agility demonstra-tion will be held at 7 p.m. For moreinformation, contact the 4-H Centerat 451-2800 ext. 3.Attention: Hispanic andWomen FarmersA process to resolve the claims ofHispanic and women farmers andranchers who believe they were dis-criminated against when seekingUSDA farm loans is being established.If you believe that the UnitedStates Department of Agriculture(USDA) improperly denied farm loanbenefits to you between 1981 and2000 because you are Hispanic, orbecause you are female, you may beeligible to apply for compensation.For additional information on thisand other settlement issues contact: Hispanic and Women FarmerClaims Process, visit: www.farmer-claims.gov or call 1-888-508-4429; Pigford The Black FarmersDiscrimination Litigation, visit:www.blackfarmercase.comor call 1-866-950-5547; Keepseagle - The NativeAmerican Farmers Class ActionSettlement visit:www.IndianFarmClass.com or call 1-888-233-5506.Grapevine 20-23 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:18 PM Page 23{24}thegrapevine|JUNE29,20113.5%SalesTax1969 South East Ave(Between Grant & Elmer Rd.)Vineland, NJ 08360Mon.-Fri. 7-5 Sat. 7-12paverchocolat brown, azzurro & oliveWe Deliver! Call For Action856-692-8650MONTICELLOCOLOR THROUGH-AND-THROUGHDe-Icing Salt ResistantTransferableLifetime WarrantyStrength & DurabilityAfter not making any significantdeposits to its troubled public employ-ees pension funds for many years,NewJersey has nowmade a huge withdrawal.I follow the news pretty closely, but I wasblind-sided by the political deal in NewJersey to freeze cost-of-living pensionincreases for all current retirees. It was adeal that steals significant retirement incomefrom 400,000 gullible former police officers,firefighters, prison guards, social servicesworkers, and teachers (like me), who, after20, 30, 40 years thought they had an agree-ment on what they would live on for theremainder of their lives.Even though the pension and health carereform act was scheduled to be signed byRepublican Governor Chris Christie onTuesday, there still has been little mediacoverage of a provision that cuts $79 billionof income from current (and future) stateand local government retiree pensions, outof the laws 30-year total projected saving of$132 billion.(Annual cost-of-living adjustments raisepension payments to help retirees keep upwith the inflation rate, where everythingcosts more over time. If there is little infla-tion, adjustments are small; as inflation rises,rates are modified. Its the same system usedby Social Security.)The crisis in pensions was brought aboutbecause New Jersey and its municipalitiesfailed to meet their obligations. Since 2004,the state has not made $15.11 billion inrequired payments to the pension funds,while the municipalities have skipped $1.9billion. Public employees, meanwhile, havefully paid their contributions.Say what you want about unions and pub-lic employees, Ill say what I want about anunderstanding being an understanding,about your word being your word. I retiredafter calculating what my income, and thatof my wife if I die first, was going to be. I hada contract. Or I thought I did.What the governor and legislators didwas onerous; the way they did it was despi-cable. And the law would not have passed ifsouthern New Jersey Democrats hadnt gonealong with the deal. Almost all otherDemocrats in both houses were opposed.After months of private wheeling and deal-ing, with little media scrutiny, the bill wasintroduced in the legislature on June 13. Quickhearings and votes followed after little debate,considering the magnitude of the proposal.Press coverage only began in earnest after thedeal was struck and outcome was predeter-mined. Friday, the day after the Assembly voteguaranteed the laws passage, the Newark StarLedger had two sentences about the cost-of-living issue in its summary of the newlaw. TheDaily Journal ran on page nine a small accountthat didnt even mention the topic.The better-known sections of the lawtohave public employees pay more for pensionand health care, to raise the retirement age, andto eliminate collective bargainingwere thefocus of debate and media scrutiny. (And are, insome ways, necessary and reasonable steps).The freeze of cost-of-living adjustments for cur-rent retirees slipped under the radar, no doubtas planned by political bosses like CamdenCountys George M. Norcross, who holds swayover many of our regions lawmakers.The Republicans and rogue Democratssupporting the law even had a red herringpreparedthe proposal to deny out-of-statemedical care to public employees. Eventuallykilled, that provision distracted observersand participants from the shameful cost-of-living aspect of the law.The sole Democrat from the region whodeserves credit for voting against the law wasAssemblyman Nelson Albano of Vineland.Our districts Senator, Jeff Van Drew, andother Assemblyman, Matt Milam, voted for it.Albano on Friday rightly characterizedwhat transpired. These bills were intro-duced 10 days ago. Whats happened here ishistoric, you cant do historic action in 10days, he told The Press.Pension reform should start and end withfuture retirees; they are in a position to planand prepare for reductions in their pensionbenefits and decide if they want to stay inpublic employment. Current retirees arewithout these options.Its hard to gauge what the future rate ofinflation is going to be and harder still topredict how long my wife and I will live, butI estimate we lost about $30,000 in thisunscrupulous rush.Thats not shared sacrifice. Thats high-way robbery. IIGuest Column{ BY MICKEY BRANDT }How the New Jersey governor and a few Democraticlegislators stole $79 billion from the states retireesStompingon SeniorsFor a no-obligationadvertising consultation,call 856-457-7815 or e-mail:sales@grapevinenewspaper.com today.Advertise inTheGrapevineand getincredibleresults.Grapevine 24-28 062911:Layout 1 6/27/11 5:21 PM Page 241117 E. 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