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VOLUME4 | ISSUE43 | DECEMBER7, 2011CONNECTI NG YOU TOSOUTH JERSEY. WEEKLY.I NSI DE: GREATGI FTS NEWS&VI EWS MORI SONLANDI S OYSTERI NG SANTALETTERSHOLIDAYATOZPAGES18&19SEEOURFREECOUPONANDADONPAGE2SEEOURFREECOUPONANDADONPAGE2E 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 r175 S. Main Road & 1234 W. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 856.690.1234Se Habla EspaolCapitalBankNJ.comOur Focus Is You.Nember FDICInterest rate may vary. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without previous notice. Fees may reduce earnings.FEE-FREE CHECKINGWith InterestFREE ATM Transactions FREE ChecksThe year 2011 was a banner year for RobHaydak and his mixed martial arts associa-tion, Cage Fury Fighting Championships(CFFC). After buying the rights to the company fromformer owner, Felix Hernandez, in 2010, Haydakenacted an aggressive fight schedule for 2011, host-ing six different events through the year, with onemore to come on December 10, at Resorts Casinoand Hotel in Atlantic City, all in an effort to resurrectthe company that was seemingly dead followingnearly three years of inactivity.The plan was to re-establish CFFC in the region, inhopes that if a large enough pedigree was garnered,the company could then focus on expansion. It hasworked nearly to perfection. During the year, thecompany has seen more interest than ever beforefrom up and coming fighters and veterans, signingseveral of them to multi-fight contracts; signed a TVdeal for eight fights in 2012 with PHL 17; and hasbeen in negotiations with undisclosed venues in bothAtlantic City and Philadelphia about hosting fights in2012including the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.Our business model, which is very secretive,said Haydak, is a five-year model. Right now, werea little bit ahead of where we were projected at thispoint, which is great. This is an exciting time for thecompany. Weve been really happy with Resorts [theUp for the FightEDITORS NOTE: More information on the ceremony can be found on p. 36.The following information about those buried at the veterans cemeterywas written by historian and genealogist Carol Parks of Vineland.Behind the Veterans Home on South West Boulevard in Vineland is awell tended, little known cemetery where the remains of 514 veteransand/or spouses of veterans are interred.Wreaths of Remembrance EventSlated for Saturday, December 10Continued on page 36Buenas Mike Wilcox is ready for his first professional mixedmartial arts fight at Resorts Atlantic City on Saturday night.IspromoterRobHaydakrightaboutfighter-turned-proMikeWilcox?{BYRYANDINGER}Organized by the Vineland Rotary Club, holiday wreathswill be placed on every grave marker at the New JerseyVeterans Home on the Boulevard in Vineland at 9 a.m.Continued on page 36Grapevine 1-9 120711-de:Layout 112/5/1110:47 PMPage 1{2}thegrapevine|DECEMBER7,2011East Landis Avcnucat Tuckahnc RnadVinc!and NJ wwwIivcpnintsinncnmTHE HOLIDAYS ARE COMINGBOOK YOUR PRIVATE & COMPANY PARTIES TODAY & SAVE!COUPON COUPONReceive A Beverage ofYour Choice With Any Meal With This Ad!nol lo exceed Limil er cuslomer Ix 5OUP 5ALAD PA5TA BUFFETMONDAY FRIDAY AM PM HOMEMADE 5OUP5 COMPLETE 5ALAD BARA HOMEMADE PA5TA DI5H WITH ONE OFTHE5E ITEM5 ALWAY5 AVAILABLE|rcsn Tuna Sa|a! 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The award recognizes young bankers in the state who havebeen nominated by their peers for outstanding leadership and success in thebanking industrythe rising stars of the profession.Gonzalez joined Sun National Bank in 2005 and held progressive positions asa team member and leader in theDeposit Operations department. In 2010,she was promoted to Vice President ofElectronic Banking & Bank SettlementGroups. A resident of Vineland, Gonzalezearned a Bachelor of Science degree inAccounting from Rowan University. Shehas volunteered her time with localorganizations in the community includingBoys and Girls Club and the United Way.For the 2011 New Leaders in BankingAwards, the New Jersey BankersAssociation and New Jersey Bankermagazine asked bankers throughout thestate to nominate individuals consideredto be rising stars in the banking indus-try. Nominees needed to be age 40 oryounger and be making a significantcontribution to their institution or com-munity. Numerous nominations werereceived and reviewed by an independent panel of judges, who selected just 10bankers who represent the top New Leaders In Banking.50th Wedding AnniversaryLuis Rafael and Trini Corchado celebratedtheir 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday,December 3rd.Luis and Trini have known each other formore than 60 years. They grew up together inSanturce, Puerto Rico. They moved to Vnelandin 1989. Trini is self-employed, while Luis,retired from a state government position, con-tinues to work as a part-time interpreter.The couple has two sons, Rafael Enrique, aretired New Jersey State Trooper, and LuisAlberto, a Labor Judge in Washington D.C.They also have five grandchildren: Nathaniel,who resides in New Mexico, and his twinbrother, Benjamin, who lives in Colorado; theother three are Aja, Brandy, and Justin, all ofwhom live in New Jersey.Faces 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. 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N Millville treet,25-2200WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{3}Grapevine 1-9 120711-de:Layout 112/5/1110:48 PMPage 3{4}thegrapevine|DECEMBER7,2011(856) 3274569Professional analysis for your jewelry and estate liquidation needs on consignment in our beautiful showroom and online SELL your jewelryBUY quality estat ET competitive scrap gold AIR and honest offers to PANDORA

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You know, one ofthose without a zero at the endthat signify absolutely nothing except thefact that all your prized possessions are ayear older.Family and friends gathered to wish mea happy, happy day and leave bottles ofIrish whiskey to help me through the next12 months.Looks like Ive reached that point in mylife (it drove me crazy when my parents didit) where I can honestly say Ive got every-thing I need.Unfortunately, I got a little unexpectedpresent on my birthday: a cold or the flu,Im not sure which.Youd think Id knowbecause its actuallylasted longer than at least one bottle of theIrish whiskey.My wife keeps telling me to go to thedoctor.That just doesnt seem like the rightcourse of action to me.If it is a cold, the doctor will tell me toget plenty of rest and drink lots of liquids.Believe me, I get plenty of rest.And, if necessary, Ill start putting icecubes in my Irish whiskey.But Im waiting to make that decision.Personally, I think Ive got the flu.Which flu, Im not so sure.There doesnt seem to be any specialvariety (Asian, swine, bird) this year toworry about. Not that it makes much differ-ence, because I have an egg allergy thatprevents me from getting any flu shots.My advice to you, though, if your systemcan handle it, is to get that flu shot asquickly as possible.Me, I just continue to, as my wife says,be sick and stubborn.Actually, if it werent for the sneezing,coughing, wheezing and aching, thiswouldnt be so bad.It gets me out of the Christmas shopping.When my wife wants to go over theChristmas to do list I can just startcoughing and wheezing and shell say, youjust rest, Ill take care of it.Same thing when it comes time for theholiday decorating and, her specialty, baking.Id love to help, cough, cough.No, dear. You just rest.Problem with this strategy is that I cantjust miraculously recover for a few hours togo out and play a round of golf or a fewhands of pinochle.Like the holiday season, this too mustpass, so Im just gonna wait it out with thehelp of plenty of rest and lots of liquids(with ice cubes).In happier news, we acquired our firstofficial family pet: a cute little two-month-old kitten named Oscar.My wifes homestead is a three-acrepiece of country land that is a natural foranimals (raccoons, deer, skunks, a red fox,groundhogs, turkeys, groundhogs and rab-bits to name a few).For years, the wife had been after me toget a dog. And, for years I resisted.Always on the grounds that I didntwant to be responsible for one more livingcreature. Particularly one that had to befed, walked and picked up after.After six or seven years, the wife gave upon the dog idea and started her cat cam-paign. Now, three years later, the kittenhas landed.And, what a delight he is.As a former city boy, I know only mar-ginally less about animals than I do aboutplants.We didnt have pets growing up inDetroit. My parents were both farm-raisedand had had enough of critters to last thema lifetime.When my kids were young we had badexperiences with dogs both here and backin Michigan.Two got run over by cars and the lastone developed some rare (expensive) dis-ease and had to be put down.Later, I had custody of my daughters catfor about a year when she went off to college.That, I thought, was just about enoughcritters in my life.Turns out I was wrong.Oscar is the perfect companion.He keeps me company when I go outsidefor my cigar breaks, never complains thatsmoking is bad for me, and is perfectlywilling to play whatever game I choose.Now, if I can teach him how to play ginrummy and drink Irish whiskey, Ill have alifetime companion. IWaiting for the flu to pass; a new companion arrives{STAFF}MIKEEPIFANIOEditor & PublisherDEBORAHA. EINManaging EditorGAILEPIFANIOControllerSHERRYMUNYANAdvertising ExecutiveMARIE HALPIN-GALLO Advertising ExecutiveTRACYBUSCHAMGraphic DesignerRYANDINGEREditorial/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 Up For the FightBuenas Mike Wilcox is recruitedby Rob Haydek for CFFC.RYAN DINGER3, 5,6, 8 Faces in the News9 Parking ImprovementsA study finds the downtown hassufficient parking, but improve-ments are suggested.TODD NOON10 DINING: Back inBusinessThe Scipiones return to Moris onLandis. FRANK GABRIEL12 Recipe CornerBaking up some holidaymemories. LISA DINUNZIO16 News in Brief18 Oystering IndustryA new 2nd Friday event shedslight on a once-thriving industry.VINCE FARINACCIO20 Community CalendarC1-4 NEWS & VIEWS22 Great Gifts26-29 HOME & GARDEN30 Dear Santa Letters32 Crossword33,38 In Our Schools34 Entertainment37 CLASSIFIEDSGrapevine 1-9 120711-de:Layout 112/5/1110:48 PMPage 4Conven|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 fernot valid on sale items/other of fers. Exp. 12/31/11. Must present before sale!75< ,7No.1 Selling Perfume & Cologne8 / 7 5 $92*8 (I R U K L PK H UTAKE 15%OFFExp. 12/31/11.Can not be combined. Present before time of sale.3ULFH 0DWFK*XDUDQWHH*LIW :UDSSLQJ$YDLODEOHWWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{5}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. 4.TaeKwon-Do Students Attend U.S. NationalsUnderground TaeKwon-Do, located in Millville, attended their final ITF sanc-tioned tournament for the year in September. The Queens tournament was theU.S. Nationals. It consisted of a full-contact sparring competition as well as aforms competition. Underground TKD students placed for four gold, 12 silver,and four bronze medals. Six of those students are eligible to attend theTaeKwon-Do World Cup in Brighton, England, in October 2012. Competitors mustbe at least 12 years old and rank at blue belt or higher to attend the World Cup.The day after the Queens tournament, students went to Liberty State Park,and visited the Statue of Liberty. They also performed a TKD demonstration, withGround Zero in the background, in memory of the lives lost on September 11, 2001.New Solar Field Unveiled in Southeast VinelandNJR Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV), a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources,hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday to unveil its latest commercialsolar initiative on Mays Landing Road just east of Sherman Avenue. The projectis a 4.7 megawatt, ground-mounted solar system that will provide electricity tothe wholesale market through the Vineland Municipal Electric Utility. Moreover,the solar array is expected to annually produce 7.2 million kilowatt hours, elimi-nating 4,953 metric tons of carbon-equivalent emissions. This equates to remov-ing the carbon dioxide emissions produced by approximately 971 vehicles.Pictured are (left to right) Stan Kosierowski, President, NJRCEV; Robert Romano,Mayor of Vineland; and Joseph Isabella, Director of the Vineland MunicipalElectric Utility. According to Isabella, the project is unique because it featurespanels that move as they track the sun throughout the day, and because NJRCEVis not selling the energy produced by this solar system to the utility, but ratherutilizing the VMEUs distribution system to move the energy to market.Grapevine 1-9 120711-de:Layout 112/5/1110:49 PMPage 5{6}thegrapevine|DECEMBER7,2011Faces in the News ISpecializing in spider and varicose vein treatment799 South Delsea Drive, Vinelandwww.VeinVascular.comVeins?Charles L. Dietzek, D.O., FACOSRaymond S. Wojtalik, M.D., FACSAlissa Brotman O'Neill, D.O., RPVIReach OutTo The MostQualifiedSpecialistsBoardCertifiedVascularSurgeonsVaricose VeinsMinimally Invasive30 min. 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Its a great feeling to knowthat our donations really are making adifference in peoples lives, he added.ComTec Systems Vice President, Barbara Robinson, and President & CEO, MichaelVertolli, present food donations collected by employees at their Vineland office.Ground Broken for New Fire StationA groundbreaking ceremony for construction of new fire station for Vineland Fire Co.No. 1 was held last Wednesday morning on Chestnut Avenue in Vineland. Constructionis being handled by contractorsArt Anderson, Inc. of Vineland.The station was designed byRodier Ebersberger Architects ofWilliamstown. The station will bea two-level, 10,170 sq. ft. facilityfor Station 1 volunteers, whohave been sharing space withCo. 6 at Fire Dept. Headquarters(Fourth and Wood streets) sincethe former Station 1 at East andWood was demolished as part ofthe Landis Theater project. Thestation will be accessible fromEighth Street and ChestnutAvenue with a two-lane fire truckbay that forces fire trucks to exit only onto Chestnut Avenue. The project is expected tobe completed by June 2012. The construction contract is valued at $2,574,700 withfunding provided in part through the Urban Enterprise Zone Program. The remainingfunding has been provided through municipal bond ordinances.Pictured (l. to r.) are: Firefighter Emmanuel Mercado, Treasurer and former assistant Chief JoeButschky, firefighter Sabrina Iglesias, firefighter Ricky Beltran, Co. No. 1 Chief Jim Hoffman,City Councilman Doug Albrecht, Mayor Robert Romano, Co. No. 1 President Bill Rossi, Co. No. 1Vice President/Trustee and firefighter Hank Ehrlich, and Assistant Chief Phil McMahon.Grapevine 1-9 120711-de:Layout 112/5/1110:49 PMPage 6WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{7}Tony Alicea:15 Years of Martial Arts Background, Black Belt in 2 styles. 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P I H S R E B M E M RP - 2 M A Sun 7 M P - 4 M A856-697-3636ed. equir ollment fee applies 18 month contract r 99 enrrial eek TTrial WWeek Tarate $9.95 IntroMartial Arts Students Win 29 MedalsEight students from two South Jersey Martial Arts Schools represented TeamUSA at the North American Federation of Martial Arts (NAFMA) World KarateChampionships in Ontario Canada, which took place on November 19, 2011. Inaddition to NAFMA Team USA winning Gold in the overall world team champi-onship, the local students won 13 Gold medals, eight Silver medals, and eightBronze medals in Weapons Forms, Empty Hand Forms, Padded Stick Fightingand Point Sparring.Sensei Austino and Sensei Garavento of Austino's Karate Do of Glassboro (atFour Seasons Health Club) and Buena (at The Firm for Health and Fitness), NJ,and Sensei Cianelli of Tsuru Ki Martial Arts of Hainesport, NJ, took the eight stu-dents to compete in the NAFMA World Karate Championships as representativesof the larger, 75-person NAFMA Team USA. Their medal distribution is as follows:Master Stefano Cianelli, Adults 40 & Older World ChampionGold in Team Event,Silvers in Forms and Sparing, Bronze in Weapons; Taylor Burke, Girls 16-17,World Champion Gold in Team Event, Golds in Weapons, Forms, and Sparing,Silver in Stick Fighting; Daniel DJ DeTetta, Boys 16-17, World Champion Goldin Team Event, Golds in Weapons and Forms, Silver in Fighting; Bianca Cianelli,Girls 14-15, World Champion Gold in Team Event, Silver in Forms, Bronzes inForms and Sparing; Taylor Greene, Girls 11-12, World ChampionGold in TeamEvent, Silvers in Weapons, Sparing, and Stick Fighting, Bronze in Forms;Alexandra Bruce, Girls 11-12, World ChampionGold in Team Event, Bronzes inWeapons, Forms, Sparing and Stick Fighting; Eddie Williams, Boys 11-12, WorldChampionGold in Team Event, Bronze in Forms; Richie Burke, Boys 11-12, WorldChampionGold in Team Event.Being chosen for Team USA is an accomplishment in itself. The students qual-ified for the NAFMA Team USA at the Memorial Day Weekend Qualifier/TeamSelection Tournament that took place in Atlantic City, NJ. They competed againsttheir peers in all events and had to finish in the top three of their respective ageand gender groups to qualify for Team USA. Most divisions had 10 or more highquality, experienced martial artists from around the country.Grapevine 1-9 120711-de:Layout 112/5/1110:49 PMPage 7LOWEST PRICESWhere 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 11/27 till 12/18ON HDTVS*XDUDQWHHG FREE LAYAWAY FOR CHRISTMAS SEEITIN3DNOWAVAILABLE!3.5%Sales TaxOWE**LOWEEST PRWEST PRRICG GRICES*XDON ON*Y LAAY FREEDUDQWHHHDTV HDTVY FOR CH AAY FOR CHRISTMAS WWA AAW YYAHGVS VSHRISTMAS 10-4, Sun.T 5-8, ed. W Mon. Hours:Vineland 692-7900Where Elmer Rd.starting 11/27 till 12/185-5:30 thru 11/27 t. 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Bertacchi, who has been involved in dozens of community organiza-tions over the years, founded the Hall four years ago and has been its Presidentever since.Ginger Chase (top right), owner of Sir Speedy Printing in Vineland, a businessthat is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has been appointed VicePresident. She also serves as Treasurer of the Cumberland County College Boardof Trustees and has been active in a wide variety of community organizations.Joanne Gittone (bottom left), formerly chair of the English Department atVineland High School, has beenappointed Secretary of the Hall.She also serves as President ofthe Vineland Public LibraryBoard of Trustees.Florence Chatas (bottomright), who has been active on anumber of Boards including theVineland YMCA and RedeemerLutheran Church, continues asTreasurer of the Hall. She alsoserves on the FriendsEnrichment Committee ofCumberland County College.The Cumberland CountyWomens Hall of Fame honorslocal women of outstandingachievement who have madesignificant contributions to aprofession, the communityand/or womens issues. The Hallwill announce its 2012inductees in January, and itsfourth annual induction gala willbe held in April.Angels at The Vineland Public LibraryIf you are looking for a way to share the spirit of the holiday, Vineland PublicLibrary can help. The library is again sponsoring an Angel Tree for the 2011 holi-day season. In lieu of decorations, paper angels adorn the librarys holiday tree.Each angel represents a local child whose family is in need and lists the genderand age of the child. Area residents are encouraged to select an angel from thetree and purchase an appropriate toy or gift item. The unwrapped gifts are to bebrought to the library along with the paper angel by Wednesday, December 21.The gifts will then be wrapped and distributed to the families in time for holidaygiving. The library is also accepting donations of gift boxes, wrapping paper, tapeand bows. Stop by the library and choose your angel. For more details, call thelibrary at 794-4244 or Project Santa coordinator Alex Kaganzev at 691-7672.From left: Alex Kaganzev, Samantha Tai, Kelly Stites, Mayor Robert Romano, and ShaniceGlover choose an angel from the tree at the Vineland Public Library.Grapevine 1-9 120711-de:Layout 112/5/1110:49 PMPage 8WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{9}YOUR LOCAL IMAGING TEAMAt AMI-AtlantiCare, you will receive high quality, state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging performed by board-certied, sub-specialty trained radiologists in a comfortable and relaxing environment.WeprovideafullarrayofimagingservicesincludingCT,MRI, Digital Mammography, Ultrasound, DEXA Scan, Vein Services, Thyroid Biopsies and Digital X-ray.If you needadiagnosticimagingtest,youwillnd our Hammonton locationeasytoaccessandourpromptresults will help your physician make timely decisions about your care.219 North White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJwww.amiatlanticare.comTo schedule an appointment, please call(609) 878-XRAY (9729).Localresidentsandphysiciansalikewillenjoythe convenienceandpeaceofmindfromourlocal radiologists and staff that they know and trust.IDowntown Vineland{TODD NOON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VDID / MAINSTREET VINELAND }Last weeks public hearing unveils ideas for parking,circulation, and wayfinding.ParkingImprovementsMy column of two weeks agowas devoted to the parking,circulation, and landscapestudy that has been takingplace over the past two years and the pub-lic hearing at which the study would beexplained. That hearing took place Tuesdayof last week and what came out of it wasthat we are on the right track, with someeffective things that can be done to makeour downtown even better.Though I cannot go through the studyin detail, I will mention some highlights.Many of you have been concerned aboutthe availability of sufficient parking down-town. The study revealed that we have ade-quate parking downtown to accommodateeven maximum demand. A better job needsto be done, however, to indicate where it isand to encourage people to use it. Someparking areas are underutilizedthe lotsand curb parking on Elmer Street, forexample. More and better wayfinding signsare needed to let people know where thisparking is located.Getting to and from the lots to business-es downtown can also be remedied by mak-ing Elmer and/or Wood streets two-wayavenues. Better pedestrian access betweenLandis Avenue and parking lots could beachieved through walkwaysfrom the lotsto Landis Avenue and mid-block walkwaysacross Landis Avenue. It was recommend-ed also that pedestrian traffic signals berepaired and upgraded.Speaking of Landis Avenue, the studysuggested or recommended improvementsto the streetscape to take advantage of thewidth of the street and sidewalks. A centermedian was also discussed. Points discussedincluded more trees, benches, landscaping,bistro tables and other outdoor diningamenities, and improved landscapingall tocreate an inviting atmosphere to encouragewalkers and browsers. The same wouldapply for side streets to make themconnectbetter to the overall downtown scheme.Landscaping also would be a factor withthe rear parking lots, with dumpstersgrouped together and screened in. The lotsshould have landscaped islands and per-pendicular parking.The overall thrust of the recommenda-tions was to give our downtown a sense ofplace and consistency branding our down-town. This would be reflected in brightattractive wayfinding signs.The complete draft report can be foundon the City of Vinelands website,www.vinelandcity.org, on the PublicMeetings page. For those who do not wantto read the entire 158-page report, thePowerPoint presented at the public hear-ing, will be posted on the website.Some of the recommendations in thereport are short-term, while others will beconsidered in the long-term. Likewise,some of the recommendations are muchmore expensive than others. The City willbe going through the study and prioritizingprojects, based on what can be done when.Studies of the downtown have beendone in the past and some recommenda-tions in those studies were similar to thosein this study. The difference, to me, is thatthis study coincides with our current statusas a Main Street district and the tremen-dous efforts being made at downtown revi-talization. We should all get behind theseefforts to make our downtown the verybest it can benot only for us as residentsand business owners, but also for thosewho visit or might consider opening a busi-ness here.Those of you who have been on LandisAvenue recently have noticed that progressis being made on mounting the mural onthe eastern wall of the building at 616 E.Landis Avenue. Plans are for the mural tobe fully mounted this month, with a dedi-cation ceremony taking place sometimethereafter. An informational kiosk aboutthe mural will be located across the street,in front of Landis MarketPlace.***With the holiday shopping season here,make downtown Vineland your destinationfor buying that special gift. Save money ongasoline, avoid the long lines at the mallsand shopping centers, and enjoy plenty ofentertainment we have right in town. IFor more information on Main StreetVineland, visit 603 E. Landis Ave., call 794-8653, visit www.mainstreetvineland.org, orcheck them out on Facebook.Grapevine 1-9 120711-de:Layout 112/5/1110:49 PMPage 9{10}thegrapevine|DECEMBER7,20111853 Vine Rd. Vineland691-4848Fax: [email protected] DHF Hours: Mon-8at. 7am-6pmEBT$999OE$1Z99OE$Z99OE$49OEf8l$8 001 l0lllF0FlN8080F$8llf 0800k$80818l8$ll001ll10lll108klf88l$1$Z19OE$1J9OE$19OE$189OEf8l$88N$I6. Z0Z l8.lf8l$8 l0N80F81fNl86$0l81l8 001F08k080F$l80 001F08k080F$We are now taking Christmas Orders. Please get them in as soon as possible. Crown roast, let, prime rib roast, leg of lamb...the list goes on and on!HUNTING SEASON IS HERE! WE NOW PROCESS DEER MEAT!HUNTINWE NOW PNG SE SSON IS AAPROCESS DEEHERE!ER MEAT!IGabriels Horn { FRANKGABRIEL }Back in BusinessHes baaaaaack. Or more accu-rately, they are back. The sub-jects of those random blips ofdata, would be, in order, localentrepreneur/restaurateur John Scipione,along with his extended family.The location of their return is MorisRestaurant, adjacent to Vinelandsrestored Landis Theater, at the northwest-ern corner of East and Landis avenues.That spot, which pretty much definesthe beginning of Vinelands downtownshopping district, has been the subject ofmuch discussion, and even some contro-versy, over the last several months.Since this newspaper has already welldocumented the recent transition that hastaken place at the Theater, well dwellinstead on the restaurant side of things here.Start with: the Scipioneswhich trans-lates as John, wife Annette, sons John andLouis (the latter when on break from col-lege in Tampa), plus godson Paul Rodgers,a longtime front-of-the-house manager attheir familys mothership business, westLandis Avenues Ramada InnopenedMoris in May of 2010.Exercising an option in that initial con-tract, they parted ways with the propertyjust over a year ago, in November 2010.As John describes it, their decision toenter into the venture was largely oneborne out of a sense of civic pride and duty.Four weeks before opening, no oneelse would do it.Calling the situation one whereoptions [were] exhausted, he continues,adding No one else stepped up, we werethe last ones standing. We kinda saidsomebody has to try and help.Which they did, tracking down talent-ed local chef Tony Oliva, a veteran ofmany years at the late, always lamented,Midway Inn.Oliva had been working in Las Vegasand returned excited about the opportu-nity to forge a new dining entity in hishometown.And while Scipione describes the inau-gural events as fantastic, allowing thatWhen we were there, we built somegreat relationships the family opted outafter half a year for what he characterizesas strictly business reasons: Our decisionto leave Moris was based on wanting toconcentrate on the Ramada, that was all.Last autumn, they turned over thelease to an organization headed by FrankPettisani, Jr. and A.R. Fanucci, who man-aged Moris until Monday, November 21.This time around, the Scipiones took abit of time and did things their way.They closed immediately, giving Annettean opportunity to tweak the interiors.Labeling them cold, she redecoratedquickly in bright, seasonal holiday themes.After a years absence, the Scipiones return to kitchen and front of the house atMoris on Landis.Grapevine 10-17 120711:Layout 112/5/1110:56 PMPage 10WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{11}:6IJG:9 DA>96N>;I ):A:8I>DCLike ShopRite Liquors, Wine & Spirits on to receive extra savings and coupons 3666 E. 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Select anornament and donate an unwrappedgift(s) for a child age newborn to 6 yearsold. 856-213-6739, Facebook, or visitwww.yoursweetpea.com.Santa Visit. Members 1st of NJ FCU, 37W. Landis Ave., Vineland. 10 a.m.12noon. Members should bring their list,have their photo taken with Santa andenjoy some holiday treats and crafts.Firemen's Christmas Parade & BlockParty.Downtown Hammonton. 7 p.m. Theparade features decorated firetrucks alongwith floats, dance groups, and music. Afree Block Party will be held afterward atEagle Theatre, 208 Vine Street.Wreaths of Remembrance. VinelandVeterans Memorial Cemetery, 524 NWBlvd., Vineland. 9 a.m.www.vinelandrotary.com.Children's Holiday Show and CraftProgram.Millville Public Library , 210Buck St., Millville, 1:30 p.m. PuppeteerRichard Waterhouse presents "SamDiscovers the Holidays" a holiday showwith music, laughs, stories, and puppets.There may even be some magic. Therewill be a holiday craft of magic scratchangel ornaments after the show. Childrenof all ages are welcome. Register at theCirculation Desk or call 856-825-7087,ext. 12.DECEMBER 10 AND 11Christmas in the Cafe. Larrys II, 907 N.Main Rd., Vineland. Saturday 8 a.m7 p.m.,Sunday 8 a.m2 p.m. Buy your special hol-iday gifts this year handmade from localartists, then sit down for coffee or a meal.DECEMBER 10, 11 AND 12Advent Healing Mission. Our Lady ofPompeii Church, 4680 Dante Ave.,Vineland. Saturday 5 p.m, Sunday 3 p.m.,Monday 7 p.m. With Father RichardMcAlear, includes Mass and HealingPrayers, both physical and spiritual, at theend each Mass. 691-7526.DECEMBER 10, 11 ANDJANUARY 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22Patcong Valley Model Railroad Club27th Annual Open House. Route 40and Fir Ave, Richland. 10 a.m.4 p.m. NoAdmission Charge. Door prize daily forkids and grand prize drawing on the lastday. Come see highly detailed HO Scalemodels of many different trains, operatedon a large realistic model railroad throughbeautiful scale scenery of Western PA andEastern NY State. This is a coal countrybridge route. Six to eight trains operatedat a time using DCCtechnology withsound. www.patcongvalley.com.SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11Live Nativity, Concert & Dinner.St.Isidore Church/ Christ The Good ShepardParish, 1655 Magnolia Rd., Vineland.4:307:45 p.m. To celebrate the seasonand the merging of the parishes. 856-498-1240 or email: [email protected] Open House. 300 E. Broad St.,Millville. 11 a.m.2 p.m. Showcasing ahome at this address and three additionalhomes the organization has for sale.DECEMBER 11 AND 18Friendship OpenHouse. HistoricFriendship Church,Weymouth. 24 p.m.This quaint 203-year-old church willtake you back to atime of homespunsimplicity. Anopportunity for thecommunity to seethe church andlearn about itsinteresting history.TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13Man to Man Prostate Cancer SupportGroup. SJH Fitness Connection, 1430 W.Sherman Ave., Vineland. 7 p.m. A forum formen to learn about prostate cancer diagno-sis and treatment options. Guest speaker,Dr. Krisch, Board-Certified Urologist, willtalk about erectile dysfunction andenlarged prostate. Family and friends arewelcome. Free. 856-641-8674.Songs of Christmas Cheer.Notre DameRegional School, 601 Central Ave.,Landisville. 7 p.m. Pre-school children andkindergarteners perform.WEDNESDAY, 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.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.Third Thursday: A RenaissanceHoliday Evening. Downtown Hammonton.69 p.m. Enjoy Medieval merriment, food,art, shopping, music and more.COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Grapevine 20-23 120711:Layout 112/5/1111:04 PMPage 21The Gift of EntertainmentGift-giving for the tough to buy for just got easier. How about a pair of ticketsto a 2012 show at The Landis Theater? Shows to choose from in the first fewmonths include The Magic of Bill Blagg (January 28), Hotel California: A Saluteto the Eagles (February 25), and American English: The Complete BeatlesTribute (March 17). Seatsfor most shows range from$17.50 to $45. For thecomplete selection ofshows, visit the Box Officeat 830 East Landis Avenuein Vineland orwww.landistheater.com.{22}thegrapevine|DECEMBER7,2011GREAT GIFTS Under $50Gifts That Wont Break the BankTwice Loved,at a BargainTwice LovedTreasures hasmoved to 20 W.Park Avenue (Parkand Delsea Drive inVineland, next toForman Mills). Atthis thrift store,operated by SouthJersey Healthcare,you can recycle bydonating clothes,books, and household items. In the true spirit of holiday sharing, you can shopfor any of these same items. 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Admission is free.Hosted at the Bayshore DiscoveryProject's newly restored shipping sheds,which were the center of the areas oysterbusiness a century ago, theevent provides visitors withcovered wharves on theMaurice River and a collec-tion of historic buildings.The setting offers a glimpseinto the past as well as anopportunity to witness oneof New Jerseys last remain-ing working waterfronts.The site is also where NewJerseys tall ship, the A.J.Meerwald, docks.Bivalve takes its namefrom the term for molluskswith two-hinged shells thatinclude clams, mussels, scal-lops and oysters, the last ofwhich has provided thetown with its most notableindustry. Various onlinesources report that Bivalveis part of the CommercialTownship WetlandsRestoration Site.By the early portion ofthe 20th century, Bivalve,along with neighboringShell Pile, established itsreputation in the oystertrade. Its location on theMaurice River near thetown of Port Norris allowedit to develop into a thrivinglocal industry that began towane in the mid-1950s afterthe spread of MSX, a lethal infection thatdestroyed oyster supplies in the DelawareBay and the rest of the Eastern Seaboard.The Bivalve area is certainly rich inhistory. The Maurice River is the sourceof many legends dating back to the earlyEuropean settlement of New Jersey.According to William McMahons SouthJersey Towns: History and Legend, thiswaterway was originally namedWahatquenack by local Indians. With thearrival of Dutch explorers, who wereknown to capture and enslave Indian resi-dents, the river was used as a means oftransportation for prospective settlers.Reports say that a band of Indiansattacked the Dutch vessel Prince Mauricein the area of what is today CommercialTownship. The destruction of the ship ledIVintage Vineland{VINCE FARINACCIO }Oystering IndustryTown names like Bivalve and Shell Pile are a clue to whatwas once a thriving industry along the Delaware Bay coast.Bivalve shucking house workers. From the collection of theCumberland County Historical Society. Bottom: 1941 crew ofSchooner Mary Carolyn. Photo courtesy of John Lore.Whos Your Hero?Nominate Your Hometown Hero Today!See nomination form on p. 32 or online:www.grapevinenewspaper.com/hometownheroesGrapevine 24-31 120711:Layout 112/5/1111:07 PMPage 24early settlers to use its name when refer-ring to the river, and its title became offi-cial over time.McMahon also informs us that thelumber industry was once dominant inthe Port Norris area after the town waspurchased by Joseph Jones in 1810 andrenamed after the new owners eldest son.The son of a successful coffee merchant,Jones met with failure when he attemptedto establish a sheep range. His otherendeavor, the cutting and shipping ofcordwood, proved to be a thriving busi-ness. Jones used several boats to transportthe cut wood to the Philadelphia market.As the century progressed, however, theoyster industry surpassed all others in thearea. Before the arrival of a railroad line inPort Norris in 1860, relay teams transport-ed oysters packed in ice to Gloucesterwhere boats carried them to Philadelphia.These earlier eras are celebrated atSecond Fridays by the Bay through sea-sonal or thematic exhibits that provide vis-itors with a sense of the locations historyand spirit, especially through its museumofferings. Novembers Second Friday eventcelebrated the opening of The AbundantOyster exhibition that, according to theevents press release, presented oral his-tory excerpts, artifacts, photographs andnewspaper accounts that recall the experi-ences of African-Americans in Bivalve,Shell Pile, Port Norris and Maurice Riverduring the height of the areas oysterindustry. 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This month's event is co-sponsored by theCumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the CumberlandCounty Board of Chosen Freeholders.Entertainment will include holiday music byharpist Kristen Dehainut; a historical reading ofsailors' holiday memories by Captain Jesse Briggs;scenes from Dickens' A Christmas Carol and aselection from Handel's Messiah performed by theBuckshutem Chorale; and a selection of holidaynumbers performed by the Port Norris SchoolChorus. 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A membershipcosts $10, and includes many great benefits,including the trees, which will be shippedat the right time of year for planting.To purchase holiday gifts that give backto the Earth, go to arborday.org.4-Hers Inducted IntoLeadership CouncilNew members of the Cumberland 4-HTeen Council and 4-H Junior Leadershipwere inducted at the annual 4-HRecognition Program on November 14 atthe Elks Lodge in Millville.Junior leaders are in grades six andseven. They learn leadership firsthand byhelping with 4-H programs, assisting 4-Hleaders with parts of a club meeting andconducting community service activities.Continued on next pageYMCA Poinsettia Sale Supports Youth SportsThe Vineland YMCA is sponsoring a poinsettia sale to support its popularYouth Sports program. The six-inch poinsettias, provided by VinelandsHuffman Farms, cost $10; eight-inch flowers cost $15. Available colors includered, white, pink, Monet, marble, and jingle bells. 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Despite the unpleasant nameand appearance similar to a dogs vomit, itis completely harmless to humans, animalsand plants.HABITATDog vomit slime molds are frequentlyobserved when they form large colonies inmulched areas around trees, shrubs, wood-lands, or forested areas. They can even befound in mulched playground areas. Theyusually appear during the late spring tosummer following soaking rains.They live in cool, shady, moist places ondecaying wood, leaves or other organicmatter that retains moisture. Slime moldsspend most of their lives out of sight in thesoil, leaf matter, or mulch. Eventually, it canmove to a more exposed location on top ofthe mulch, pine straw, stump, sidewalk orDog Vomit slime mold, though unsightly, isactually beneficial in decomposing organicmatter and cycling nutrients.Continued from previous pageGrapevine 24-31 120711:Layout 112/5/1111:08 PMPage 28WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{29}Open 7 days a week/o S. 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Althoughthey are not parasites, they may engulf lowlying plants by covering or shading them.Slime molds may also appear in lawns dueto over watering or poor drainage.LIFE CYCLEThese slime molds are similar to fungi inthat they produce spores which whenmoistened, germinate and give rise tomicroscopic organisms. The body of a slimemold is a blob-like mass. The mass isreferred to as a plasmodium. Much like anamoeba, as they mature, they prey onmicroorganisms and decaying organic mat-ter by engulfing them, and must have amoist surface to move. With favorablemoist conditions the plasmodium canreach two feet or more in diameter.When conditions are no longer favor-able, they aggregate to form a spore pro-ducing structures resembling a foamymass or puffball. New spores then formwithin the structure. As the fruiting bodydries up and cracks open, the spores areblown by the wind to new locations wherethey can start new colonies.CONTROLSlime molds are more an aesthetic nui-sance then a threat to gardens or lawns.They are generally considered beneficialorganisms because they decompose deadorganic matter, help cycle nutrients andmay consume pathogenic fungi or bacte-ria in the soil.Slime molds will generally disappear ifleft alone but their appearance may causehomeowners, park and playground man-agers to desire a more rapid method ofremoval.Chemical treatment has been foundineffective, but cultural and mechanicalmaintenance of mulched areas can mini-mize their presence. Once a colony startsto form, simply allow the mulch to dryout; use a rake and turn it under; or scoopthe slime mold up and place in thegarbage. You may also be able to break itup with a forceful stream of water.Untreated slime molds can also quick-ly disappear as the weather dries out theorganism and it returns to its invisiblespore stage. It is important to note that ifconditions for slime mold developmentare still present and a food source is avail-able, they may reappear throughout theseason. The simplest thing to do is to lookat them for their unique and interestingbeauty, and tolerate a little slime moldnow and then. INew Jersey Equine Advisory Board Announces $1,000 ScholarshipThe New Jersey Equine Advisory Board has announced a $1,000 scholarship tohelp 4-H and FFA members, as well as any young adult who is a member of aNew Jersey Equine organization represented on the New Jersey Equine AdvisoryBoard, pursue their equine activities.The Sara Dubinin Scholarship, in memory of Sara Dubinin, who loved horses,will be presented at the New Jersey Bred Equine Breeder Awards Dinner onJanuary 15, 2012, at Charleys Other Brother Restaurant in Eastampton.Sara, a Sayreville resident, graduated from Cardinal McCarrick High School inSouth Amboy in 2006. The 19-year-old was attending Middlesex County Collegewhen she succumbed to injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident inSeptember of 2007.Those interested in receiving the scholarship must submit an essay on, Howhorses have affected my life and how horses figure into my future. Considerationof applications will be weighted upon the candidates financial need.The deadline to submit the essay is January 6, 2012. It can be submitted toDebra Moscatiello at 609-984-4389 or [email protected] 24-31 120711:Layout 112/5/1111:08 PMPage 29CANLANS SEASONS SKATINGSStill Looking for The Perfect Holiday Gift?Canlan Ice Sports Seasons Skating Holiday Package Is Perfect For Any Child At Any Age!PACKAGE INCLUDES: A FREE pair of new hockey or gure skates for participant Enrollment in the January 2012 session of Hockey Tips for Tots, Learn to Skate, Hockey Fundamentals, or Adult Learn to Play Hockey 6 FREE skating passes or stick & puck passesAll For Only $120 must be ordered by December 4th 2011. Skates guaranteed to arrive by Christmas Eve!To order call: 856-691-22222111 INDUSTRIAL WAY VINELAND WWW.ICESPORTS.COMGIFT CERTICATES AVAILABE IN ANY AMOUNT PERFECT STOCKING STUFFERS!{30}thegrapevine|DECEMBER7,2011November 14th thru December 22ndParticipating downtown storesShop the Glasstown Arts District and ll in an entry form for a chance to win in-store gis plus an opportunity for afabulous $1,000 shopping spree!Saturday, December 10th 6-9 PM Horse & carriage rides Free trolley Santas workshop Live singing & dance performances And more! A great family holiday tradition event with over 30 galleries,shops and restaurants joining in to provide holiday shoppersand children of all ages a magical holiday evening. the Holidays in Millvilles Glasstown Arts DistrictMillville, NJThis programis made possible in part by funds fromthe New JerseyState Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency ofthe National Endowment for the Arts.Funded by the UrbanEnterprise Program1-800-887-4957 GlasstownArtsDistrict.comSmartphones: MillvilleApp.comCelebrationCONNECTI NG YOU TOSOUTH JERSEY. WEEKLY.Send your letters to Santa by way ofThe Grapevine Express!Hey Kids, its that time of year again...the holidayyouve waited for all year long!Have you written your letter to Santa yet? Your hometown newspaper iscollecting letters to Santa fromall good boys and girls. We will print your letterin a future issue of The Grapevine, then send themalong to the North Pole.Remember to keep your letters shortSanta is very busy this time of year.Send themvia e-mail to [email protected] mail themto 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!SantasMailbagDear Santa,I love you! I would like the Lego PoliceStation, Lego Alien Conquest (good guy)big truck, some Star Wars Legos, KnexMario Kart, Imaginext Pirate Ship,Mario Kart & Super Mario Bros. for theWii. My wish is that someday I can belike one of your elves and help you atyour workshop.Merry Christmas & Ho Ho Ho,Brayden BrownDear Santa,This is what I would like for Christmas:An iPod Touch with a camera, ice skates-size 5, an Angry Birds pillow (yellow),Moshi Monster DS game and stickers, JustDance 3 for Wii, Headbanz game, andlight-up slinky. And my Christmas wish isfor all soldiers to be safe and be able to gohome for Christmas.Merry Christmas,Kylie BrownGrapevine 24-31 120711:Layout 112/5/1111:08 PMPage 30WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{31}2040 East Oak Road Vineland, NJ 08361 856-691-2780Dont Be Left Out Space Is Limited! Family Owned & Operated Ior 22 Years! No Registration Fee Indoor Play Area High Scope Curriculum SaIe/Nurturing Environment State oI the Art Security System Adjoining Preschool Highly Qualifed ProIessional Care Givers 1RZ $FFHSWLQJ $SSOLFDWLRQV IRU (QUROOPHQWNewborn to Age 36:30am to 5:30pmDIAPERS PROVIDED TO FIRST 30 FAMILIES REGISTERED*(one month only)DiBiase Baby StepsInfant/Toddler CenterDear Santa,My brother and I are writing our wishlist. I would like an iPod Touch with asilver case. No glitter. My brother who is21 months would like anything to dowith cars. Weve been really good thisyear. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.Love,Brianna Santiago andAnthony WilliamsDear Santa,I want a Barbie. I love playing withdolls. Hows the North Pole? I bet itsfreezing there. Hows Mrs. Claus? Is shenice? Can your reindeer talk? I saw you ina movie. It was called The Search for SantaPaws and in Santa Clause 2. When is yourbirthday? How do your reindeer fly? Doyou have a pet? How old are you? Im 9years old. I guess Im too old to believe inyou. Am I? Every kid in school makes funof me. I guess theyre on the naughty list.What should I do? I dont want to be onthe naughty list. I want to have friends,but theyre always mean to me. So whatshould I do?Yours Truly,Gissele ColonP.S. It sounds like this: JizzeleDear Santa Claus,My name is Matthew CunninghamJr.. Ive been good this year and I evenhelp Mom-Mom make cookies for youand Rudolph. I will make carrot cook-ies just for Rudolph and choclate chipcookies and milk for you.This year I would really, really like aCall of Duty 3 game and an Iron Man. Iwill be so happy if you bring them.And Santa Claus, maybe you can talkto Jesus and ask him to give my babysister Ireland a big kiss from me? Mybaby sister lives with Jesus. Tell her Ilove her.And Santa Claus, please dont eattoo many cookies cause you wont fitdown my chimney. Last year I foundsome presents in the front yard. Whathappened?Thank you, Santa.Love, MatthewGrapevine 24-31 120711:Layout 112/5/1111:08 PMPage 31{32}thegrapevine|DECEMBER7,2011Nominator (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. Wooden strip5. Adolph S. ____, NYTimes9. Divine Egyptian beetle11. Revolve13. Indelible skin marks15. President Lyndon16. Ethiopia17. Ice hockey equipment19. Possessed20. Ecclesiastical you22. Satiate23. Indium Tin Oxide24. Stray25. Belong to he26. Without (French)28. Satiny finished cottonfabric31. Tennis player Bjorn32. Impudence33. Segregating operation34. Scottish tax35. Progenies37. Face covering38. Superior grade wine39. 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A contest was also part of theproject, and each school's tree will bejudged based on several criteria, withprizes awarded to the winners."We would like to thank Wal-Martand the Youth Alliance for helping us incoordinating the donation of 25 pre-lit Christmas trees," said John Procopio."The support of the Vineland Board of Education, as well as contributions andproviding transportation was important to the success of this project.Following their work in the downtown businesses, the students were treated topizza and soft drinks at Hanger 84, courtesy of the Vineland DowntownImprovement District.On November 20, visiting students from Australia also helped decorate in theWal-Mart Lobby, under the supervision of the Youth Alliance.From left: Winslow students, Deanna Soto, Brooke Benvenuti, Jessica Abruscato, EmilyJost, and Caroline Brown decorate a tree under the direction of Kara Macon-Rehm, anart teacher, and Lauren Sherma, of the guidance office.CumberlandCountyCollegeMarks45YearsAssemblymanMatthewMilam,center,presentsaStateofNewJerseyresolutionhonoringCumberlandCountyCollegeonits45thanniversarytoCCCPresidentDr.ThomasIsekenegbe,left,andCCCBoardofTrusteesChairmanCharlesBrettJr.The resolution states: "The strength and success of New Jersey, and the effectivenessof our American society, depend upon outstanding schools of higher learning such asCumberland County College." About 350 students enrolled when CCC opened on October17, 1966. Today, more than 4,000 students are enrolled during the academic year.TELL EMYOUSAW IT INTHE GRAPEVINE!We have a distribution of 25,000in the greater Vineland market.(Including Millville, Bridgeton,Upper Deerfield, Newfield,Franklinville, Richland, Buena, etc.)Our loyal readers should beyour customers.For advertising info,call 856-457-7815We Need You!We send you The Grapevine for freeevery week and we only ask onething in return ... Please let ouradvertisers knowthat you sawtheir ads in The Grapevine.Grapevine 32-40 120711-de:Layout 112/5/1110:43 PMPage 33{34}thegrapevine|DECEMBER7,2011THIS WEEKDECEMBER 7 THROUGH 13Nightlife at Bennigans. 2196 W.Landis Ave., Vineland, 205-0010. KaraokeThursdays with Bob Morgan, 9 p.m.-close, $3 Heinekens, DJ/Dance PartyFridays 9 p.m.-Close, $3 Coronas. AllSports Packages: MLB Extra Innings, NBALeague Pass, NHL Center Ice, and NFLSunday Ticket. $3 23-oz. Coors Light &$5 23-oz. Call for reservations and infor-mation.EVERY WEDNESDAYNightlife at Neptune Restaurant.1554S. Delsea Dr., Vineland. Live DJ and Trivia.692-2800.Karaoke Night.Old Oar House Irish Pub.123 N. High St., Millville, 293-1200. 9 p.m.Bike Nite. Bojos Ale House, 222 N. HighSt., Millville. 7 p.m. 327-8011.EVERY THURSDAYJazz Duos. Annata Wine Bar, BellevueAve., Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Live Jazzfeaturing area's best jazz duos. 6:30 -9:30 p.m. No cover. Reservations recom-mended.DECEMBER 9 THROUGH 11Nightlife 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. Thurs.: Charlie MainesSing Along 8 p.m., Fri and Sat.: Karaokewith Patty and Rick. Sun.: Football, $1 off allMillers.Nightlife at The Rail.The Rail, 1252Harding Hwy, Richland. 697-7245. Thurs:The Kate & Adrianna Show. Fri.: BeatlesRevolve Tribute Band. Sat.: TJ Frye Band.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 8Evening of Scenes and Monologues.Cumberland County College, GuaraciniPerforming Arts Center, Sherman Ave.and College Dr., Vineland. 7 p.m. Joinstudents of CCC Theater Arts andDeborah Bradshaws advanced actingclass for an evening of acting scenes andmonologues performed by seasonedactors. Free, but tickets required andseats will be assigned as seating limited.We Came As Romans. Hangar 84, 20S. Sixth St., Vineland, 609-319-5423.Rock band. 5 p.m. $17-20.www.hangar84music.com.Adelante. The Bistro On Broad, 400Broad St., Elmer, 358-8978. Live music. 6- 9 p.m.Joe Kozak. Old Oar House Irish Pub. 127N. High St., Millville. 9 p.m.FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9Cumberlads Holiday Concert. BridgetonLibrary, Commerce St., Bridgeton. Mens acapella chorus directed by Gene Tubertini.7 p.m. 825-0511.CCC Student Recital.CumberlandCounty College, Guaracini PerformingArts Center, Sherman Ave. and CollegeDr., Vineland. 7 p.m. Join CCC music andvoice students as they present a sam-pling of their latest efforts. Free. No tick-ets required.Handels Messiah.Vineland High SchoolAuditorium, E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland.7:30 p.m. The VHS Select Choir performs.Free and all are welcome to attend.Livingston Taylor. Appel Farm Arts &Music Center, 457 Shirley Rd., Elmer, 358-2472. 8 - 10 p.m. A diverse repertoire thatincludes country, Broadway, bluegrass andblues. $27.50 Enjoy a pre-show dinner andsample the wines at Auburn RoadVineyard and Winery at 117 Sharptown-Auburn Rd, Pilesgrove, 5 7 p.m. $20(with the purchase of concert ticket).Purchase at www.appelfarm.org or bycalling 800-394-1211.True Rumors. Hangar 84, 20 S. SixthSt., Vineland, 609-319-5423. Rock band.6 p.m. $10-12. www.hangar84music.com.Rich Fuller and Friends. BogartsBookstore. 210 N. High St., Millville. Freeadmission. 7-9 p.m.Kenny Young Band. Old Oar House IrishPub. 127 N. High St., Millville. 9 p.m.SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10Cumberlads Holiday Concert. SJHFitness Connection, W. Sherman Ave.,Vineland. Mens a capella chorus directedby Gene Tubertini. 12 noon. 825-0511.Soul of the Season: Clan Suibne.Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,Millville. Irish music. Free admission. 6-9p.m.Christmas Cantata. Rock of SalvationChurch, 513 Grape St., Vineland. 7 p.m.Hymns sung by the choir, soloists, andinstrumentals and native music from theisland of Puerto Rico.Trashbag Poncho. Old Oar House IrishPub. 127 N. High St., Millville. 9 p.m.Dance Crush Studio and Latin EraProductions Holiday Celebration.Greek Saint Anthony Hall, Wheat Rd.,Vineland. 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Tickets $30(includes food, performances from differ-ent dance studios, and live music by thebachata group 24 Horas. Two DJ's play-ing all types of music. Cash bar. NoemiFernandez at 856-558-2713.Jingle Bell The Cat. Appel Farm Arts &SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10Old Spirituals and Gospel. WheatonArts,1000 Glasstown Rd., Millville 7:30 p.m. Thesecond of two concerts held in conjunc-tion with the exhibition, New Harmonies:Celebrating American Roots Music.Features the following local talent: StJames AME Church Gospel Choir, of Atlantic City (pictured, top right), TheWhittington Family of Port Norris (left), and South Jersey Community Men'sGospel Choir (bottom right). Advance tickets $10 adults, $9 members, 12 andunder are free (Must have an advance ticket). Concert Day: $15 at the door foreveryone. 825-6800 or 800-998-4552, or visit www.wheatonarts.org.ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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