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ShopRite associates across six states banded togeth-

er last September in a friendly competition spon-

sored by ShopRite and General Mills, the ShopRite

Partners In Caring Annual Cheerios Contest. To help the

hungry in local communities, ShopRite associates col-

lected donations at check-out and held various events,

raising $1.24 million to support regional food banks in

communities served by ShopRite stores.

Each of the winning stores wasawarded with the selec-

tion of twoShopRite associates to be featuredon a special-

edition Cheerios box. These customized boxes,sold exclu-

sively at ShopRite,will be unveiled at in-store celebrations

during the month of March. Additionally, each winning

store wasawarded funds ($3,000 for thetop five stores,

and$500 for the remaining winning stores), that will be

presented to local food pantries chosenby their store team.

Among this years winning stores is the ShopRite of

Lincoln and Landis avenues, which selected associates

Claire Braida andMike Alvarez, both of Vineland, to be fea-

tured on 125,000 special-edition Cheerios boxes for their

stores commitment. Vinelander Pete Forcinito, an associate

at the Somers Point store, is pictured on the Cheerios box

for the third year in a row. The box was unveiled during a

ceremony at the Lincoln and Landis ShopRite last Friday.

Garcia in Ring on Saturday

Ismael Tito

Garcia of Vineland,

NJ will face the

biggest challenge in

his boxing career on

Saturday, March 29 at

Boardwalk Hall in

Atlantic City. Garcia is

featured in one of four

undercard bouts

before the main event

that night, the WBO

Light Heavyweight

World Championship

between Sergey

Krusher Kovalev and Cedric Agnew.

Vinelands Garcia (5-0-1, 3 KOs), and southpaw

DuShane Crooks (6-0-0, 4 KOs), of Brooklyn, NY,

will meet over six rounds in a battle of undefeated

junior middleweight prospects.

Garcia has knocked out his last three opponents

(Michael Sunkett in the second round on August

Centenarian CelebratesMaria Carvalho celebrated her 100th birthday

recently with family and friends at BishopMcCarthy. She was born on March 3, 1914, in Ver,Portugal. Maria married her late husband, OscarCarvalho, in 1944. The couple had two children, thelate Maria Edilia Carvalho Pinho and son Joseph(Joe) Carvalho. Throughout her life, Maria has beendedicated to her familywatching as her children,grandchildren Ilda Maria Tretheway, Sheilla ReginaCarvalho, and Luisa Monique Carvalho and great-

grandchildren Victoria Maria Tretheway and BruceThomas Trethewayexcel in life. She always has

had a smile or kindword for everyoneshe has met. Mariais also loved by herfriends at the BishopMcCarthy residence.Her family wishes toextend their thanksto the staff and caregivers at Bishop McCarthy fortheir kindness and love for her well-being.

From left: Nicolis Costanzo, Joe Carvalho, Victoria

Tretheway, Bruce Tretheway III, Maria Carvalho, IldaTretheway and Virginio Pinho.

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ShopRite Helps HungryThree Vineland associates recognizedwith photo on Cheerios cereal boxes.

PHOTO COURTESY PELTZ

BOXING PROMOTIONS, INC.

Look for Vinelanders Claire Braida and Mike Alvarez (picturedabove) and Pete Forcinito (not pictured) on Cheerios boxes

recognizing their efforts to raise funds to feed the hungry.

Vineland boxer Ismael Garcia on

undercard at Boardwalk Hall Saturday.

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Downtown Vineland{ BY GARY HOLLOWAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VDID / MAINSTREET VINELAND }

I

D

id you know that downtown

Vineland has quite a few s erv-

ice businesses to serve a vari-

ety of needs, as well as retail

businesses? Banks, insurance agencies,

accountants, tax service businesses and

other service business can all be found in

the downtown area. Well take a look at

one right now, the Mario J. Ruiz-Mesa

Insurance Agency, at 720 E. Landis Ave.

Lets have Mario Ruiz-Mesa tell the rest:

I had a desire long ago to have my own

business. Coming to the United States from

Cuba at the age of 16, I later attended

Rutgers University at nig ht, studying

Business Management and Insurance.My wish was fulfilled long ago and, this

year, I am celebrating my 45th anniversary

as an insurance agent. My agency, located

next to the Post Office, is in a central loca-

tion that brings plenty of foot traffic.

It was a dream initially fulfilled when I

opened my insurance agency in Paulsboro,

NJ. After three years there, I moved to

Vineland in 1971, after a friend told me

about the sizable Hispanic population. I

thought that Vineland would be a good

place to relocate my busin ess and Ive been

here ever since. My agency was located at

434 W. Landis Avenue until 1975, when I

moved to my present location.

My agency sells auto, homeowners, and

commercial insurance and Ive seen several

changes in the insurance business through

the years. In the last several years, there

has been lots of competition from the com-

panies that sell through the Internet.

Demographic and cultural changes have

also taken place. It was hard many yearsago for a Spanish person to get appointed

by the companies as an agent. That is not

the case anymore. Also, the economy in

recent years has had a numbing effect on

the insurance business, particularly on

homeowners insurance.

I attribute my success and longevity in

the business to the same factors that so

many other downtown businesses consider

important. I always try to give good service

to the people and to be honest with them.

Supporting my profession and my com-

munity in general is also very important to

me. I am Past-President of the Independent

Insurance Agents of Cumberland and Salem

Counties, I have served as Vice-President of

Cumberland County Homemakers, and Iwas Vice-President of Casa PRAC. I am also

dedicated to our downtown revitalization,

having been Chairman of the Board for sev-

eral years of the Vineland Downtown

Improvement District and I am currently

Chairman of the Vineland Development

Corporation and Vice Chairman of Vineland

Housing Authority, two organizations in

which I am proud to serve.

I am excited by the physical changes

that have taken place in the last few years

on Landis Avenue. One reason for the posi-

tive changes is due to the faade improve-

ment program. People need to come down-

town and see for themselves the positive

progress that has taken place in our great

city of Vineland.

For more information, call my agency at

856-696-1698.I

For more information on Main Street

Vineland, call 856-794-8653, visit

www.mainstreetvineland. org, or checkthem out on Facebook.

Did You

Know......this about the Mario J. Ruiz-Mesa InsuranceAgency, located on Landis Avenue?

1 ShopRite Helps Hungry

1 Garcia in Ring onSaturday

3 The Strike BeginsThe workforce at Jonas Glass

Works remained non-union.

VINCE FARINACCIO

4 News in Brief

6,12 Faces in the News

7 Letters to the Editor

8 Obituaries

9 Community Calendar

10 ReStore InvitationThere are at least three ways to

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venture.ROBERT SCARPA

B1-8 SPRING BRIDAL GUIDE

11 Olympia RestaurantCelebrates 30 YearsRYAN DINGER

13 CLASSIFIEDS

14 Prizeweek Puzzle

15 The Enigmatic CreditScore, Part IIAnswers to the eight questions

posed in last weeks column.

DAVID HANRAHAN

16 Arts & Entertainment

18-19 HOME AND GARDEN

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Cumberland Freeholders toConsider Supporting CapeMay County Gas Pipeline

The Cumberland County Freeholder

Board will introduce a resolution endors-

ing construction of a natural gas pipelinein Cape May County necessary to prevent

a major electric generating station from

having to shut down.

The B.L. England plant in Upper

Township currently burns coal. Emissions

restrictions will force it to close by 2016 if

it doesnt repower with natural gas.

Keeping this plant open is not only

critical to Cape May County, but to the

entire region, said Freeholder Director

Joe Derella. Being in a neighboring coun-

ty, we cant afford to lose an important

generating station and a large employer.

Derella said construction of the

pipeline will keep the plant open and cre-

ate an estimated 100 construction jobs.

The pipeline plan is being championed

by State Senator Jeff Van Drew and hasthe support of Governor Chris Christie

and Senate President Stephen Sweeney.

We need tolookat this as an opportuni-

ty, said Derella. We have a chance to take

a coal burning plant,convert it to clean nat-

ural gas, save jobs and create new ones. Its

positive allaround for ourregion.

Help Vineland Honor

Returning VeteransWe are looking for a few good men and

women who have served in the Armed

Forces. The City of Vineland Welcome

Home Committee was established to

honor all veterans from the City who have

returned home to Vineland after active

duty service in the military.

Due to privacy laws, the Armory or anyother military sources, cannot release

names of returning veterans, so we are

counting on the Veteran and/or their

family and friends to let us know when

there is someone returning home from

service. We currently have many men

and women serving in Iraq, Afghanistan

or some other part of the country and

world, but we also realize that there are

many veterans who live in Vineland that

have returned home from WWII, Korea,

Vietnam, Cold War, Peacetime and Desert

Storm who we want to recognize also. As

we have done in the past we will be hold-

ing group Welcome Home ceremonies

too, so we want to also hear from these

veterans, friends and families.

As an exciting part of the WelcomeHome project, we will be featuring stories

about our Vineland veterans. Through the

efforts of the committee we hope to pro-

vide a small piece of the rich military his-

tory living in our city. This is not only an

opportunity to honor our veterans, but it

is also a way to preserve and pass on his-

tory through their stories to our future

generations.

So if you are a veteran or if you know

of a veteran, please contact Bonnie Rivera

in the Mayors Office at 794-7400 exten-sion 4011 to register your returning

Service Member. You may also request a

ceremony online at:

http://www.vinelandcity.org/Mayor's%20

Office/Forms/ProclamationRequest2.pdf

Mike Trout RaffleOn sale now, from Edgarton Christian

Academy, tickets for a chance to win a

basket filled with autographed items from

Mike Trout. The basket includes four

autographed items; baseball, player card,

bobblehead and an 8x10 photograph. The

drawing will take place at Edgartons

Super 50/50 on April 12 at Our Lady Of

Mercy Acadmey. Tickets are $10.00 each

and are available by calling Melissa Knapp

at 697-7300 ext. 304. Winner does not

need to be present to win.

Boating Safety Course Offered

in Vineland

New Jersey state law requires that allboaters are required to successfully com-

plete a Boating Safety Course. The Delsea

Power Squadron will be conducting a safe

boating class from 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,

Saturday, April 5, at South Jersey Fitness

Connection, 1430 West Sherman Avenue,

Suite 4, Vineland, New Jersey. Pre-regis-

tration is required. Cost is $55.

For information and registration, con-

tact Ed McGarvey at whiskaway3@veri-

zon.net or 609-703-9688.

Kick Butts Day in BridgetonMore than munchkins, donuts and hot-

chocolate were shared at Dunkin Donuts

on March 19. Dunkin Donuts was the host

site for Bridgeton Youth to Youths Kick

Butts activity and Mr. Denbys Tobacco

Manipulation and Devastation Lab. Over

70 patrons, parents and youth participants

learned about Big Tobacco tactics, health

consequences of smoking and second-hand

smoke and the content of a butt. Each

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When a stroke or serious illness impacts your life,

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Vineland helps you

get it back. Our dedicated team of specialists, personalized

stroke treatment plans, the most inventive technologies

and a coordinated approach to recovery support patients

in reaching their goals, returning them to the things they

love most.

To learn more about our stroke programs and success

stories, call HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Vineland

at 856 696-7100.

healthsouthvineland.com

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soccer ball that stated My Goal Is To Be

Tobacco Free.

Social media was streamed live of the

event via FB @Peer Leader

Conception Torres and her sons showed off

their family How Wacko is Tobacco faces.

Vinelanders Begin Receiving

Transportation SurveyCity of Vineland officials are encourag-

ing residents, who might be selected, to

take part in a South Jersey Travel Survey

currently being administered by the South

Jersey Transportation Planning

Organization (SJTPO). The three-month

survey will be conducted through April in

Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and

Salem counties. The SJTPO is looking to

complete a sample of 1,750 responses in

the four-county area.

Randomly selected households in

Vineland are currently receiving letters in

the mail notifying them of their selection.

The recruitment survey can be completed

online or by talking with a member of the

survey team. Once a household agrees to

participate and completes the initial sur-

vey, they will be assigned a travel date, andbe provided with travel log packets,

including instructions on how to report

their travel.

Participation in the survey is volun-

tary but critical to the surveys success,

and the information obtained from the

survey is, in turn, crucial to the citys

future development, said Vineland Mayor

Ruben Bermudez.

SJTPO Executive Director Tim Chelius

echoed the mayors comments, This sur-

vey is very important, Chelius said. Itwill help us gain a clear picture of how

people travel within the region and help

us improve transportation and respond to

future travel needs.

Data collected from the survey will be

fed into sophisticated computer models

which provide transportation planners

the information they need to make the

best decisions for South Jerseys trans-

portation infrastructure. The survey

results will provide a basis for a data-dri-

ven approach to spending transportationdollars effectively.

Input from local residents will help

ensure these models accurately represent

travel in Vineland and the surrounding

region, and that we get our fair share of

federal and state funding, Bermudez said.

Making wise transportation investments

helps elected officials to provide better

access to jobs and housing, reduce traffic

congestion, and increase mobilityall of

which work to improve our economy,

environment, and quality of life.City officials also stress that all infor-

mation provided by individual house-

holds will be kept confidential according

to the law. Information collected from all

those taking part in the survey will be

combined and used for planning and

research purposes only.

For information regarding the

South Jersey Travel Survey, visit

www.SouthJerseyTravelSurvey.com

or contact David Heller, SJTPO

Team Leader of Regional and

Systems Planning at 856-794-1941.

Spring Fling RideBridgeton's Circle D Farm

owner, Dottie Orzechkowski,

hosted the First Annual TimmyMemorial Spring Fling Ride on

March 15, 2014. Participating riders were

very grateful to all who assisted clearing

the Parvin State Park trails, which were

previously impassable due to the 2012

derecho storm.

Gathering before the ride are, from left:

Dottie Orzechowski on Johnny, Ellise

Spaulding on Outlaw, Mikaela Hufnell on

Blaze, Carrie Logan Hennis on Mister,

Jaime Harwood on Dash, Karen Schaar on

Czar, Linda Bohn on Cowboy, Brooke Heer

on Scotti and Clare Connery on Jag.

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20 Year AnniversaryAnnual Spring Sale

Fri., March 28 & Sat. March 29, 2014

Red Cross Month RecognizesHeroes Who Give Blood,

Support OrganizationIts Red Cross Month and we would

like to recognize our Everyday Heroes

who reach out to help their neighborswhen they are in need.

These everyday heroes are our volun-

teers who help disaster victims get on the

road to recovery. They give blood to help

someone in the hospital. They brighten

the day of an injured service member in a

hospital far from home. They take our

classes and step forward to help someone

having a heart attack or to save a drown-

ing child.

March is also a great time to become

part of the Red Cross. Its easy. Household

members can work together on a pre-

paredness plan. People can sign up to take

a class or volunteer their time. They can

give blood or make a financial donation.

The Red Cross responds to nearly

70,000 disasters a year in this country. It

provides 24-hour support to members of

the military, veterans and their families;

collects and distributes about 40 percent

of the nations blood supply and trains

millions of people in first aid, water safetyand other life-saving skills every year.

Here in the New Jersey, we provide our

services and programs with approximately

4,402 Red Cross volunteers and 96

employees statewide, For FY13 we

responded to 831 local emergencies, assist-

ed 2,781 military families and trained

120,824 people in lifesaving skills. In addi-

tion, people from NJ donated 97,183 units

of blood.

Red Cross Month is observed in dedi-

cation of everyone who supports our mis-sion. We are grateful to people for their

generosity which enables us to continue

our work, and encourage everyone to

become an Everyday Hero during Red

Cross Month by helping their neighbors.

Ronn Franceschini Jr.

Bomb Shelters GaloreI enjoyed Adrienne Possentis article in

The Grapevineabout the fallout shelter. Ido know the location of some others.

Under the oldVineland Times Journalbuilding, I believe now having met with

the wrecking ball. I worked there in high

school and college. The stairs leading

down to the shelter were to the left of the

S. Seventh Street entrance. Of course

being kids we had to explore. What was

down there? Dried crackers, canned food,gas masks, first-aid kits, iodine tablets, and

lots of the drug phenol barbitol. The latter

in case you got radiation poisoning. It

would not cure you, but you might not feel

so bad.

Also, pretty sure that under Vineland

High School South there is one. We boys

lifted the rubber mat to the west entrance

of C wing, and there it wasa door lead-

ing down to a system of tunnels. Probably

doubled as conduit tunnels for plumbing

and electrical wiring.

Also, pretty sure when I worked at

Kimble Glass in the early 1970s there was

a fallout shelter under the tube alley.

Finally, there is definitely one under

the post office, on Broad Street, in

Bridgeton. That doubled as a USPS train-

ing room and testing room for the U.S.

Civil Service Commission.

My presumption is that the old Post

Office in Vineland, now the municipal

court, had one, too. (You can see I was a

nosy kid.) My assumption is that most

government and some private construc-

tion of any size done in the 1950s and

early 60s had fallout shelters incorporat-

ed by architects and engineers in their

subterranean structure.Alex Calabrese

The address of the fallout shelter refer-

encecd in Adrienne Possentis article is 729

Landis Avenue where CURA, Inc. is housed.

CURA, an acronym for Community United

for Rehabilitation of Addiction is a satelliteof the Newark, NJ home base. CURA offers

drug counseling and family support to indi-

viduals in our neighborhood.

Also, Joseph Franchetta calledThe

Grapevineoffice to let us know about a

bomb shelter behind a doctors office on

State Street, across the street from the old

Newcomb Hospital parking lot. He knows

about it because he did some work around

the office building for the doctor.

ILetters to the Editor

Thursday, March 27:American RedCross Southern Shore Chapter of NJ(Atlantic Cape May andCumberland) is having a Big RedEvent in celebration of National RedCross Month on Thursday from 5 to8 p.m. at The Geenview Inn 4049Italia ave Vineland. Tickets are $45(includes heavy hors doeuvres anddonation). A cash bar will be openduring the event. For more informa-tion Call Ron Franceschini,Chairman, at 609-432-1495 or DinaElliott, Vice Chair, at 609-805-1353.


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I Obituaries & MemorialsAlbert L. Rodriguez, 49, of Vineland,passed away on February 27. Born inGuayanilla, Puerto Rico, he was aVineland resident most of his life. Heattended Chestnut Assembly of GodChurch. Albert was employed as a truckdriver. He enjoyed softball and going to

the fitness gym.John Wayne Bates, 67, of Pittsgrove,passed away on February 27. Born inWoodbury and raised in Vineland, hehad resided in Pittsgrove for the past 37years. John was employed professionallyas an Audio Video technician. He servedat the Chestnut Assembly of GodChurch as the sound technician for thepast 40 years.

Delores A. Chalow, 61, of Vineland,

passed away on February 27. Deloreswas born in Somerset, Pa., raised inMillville, and was a longtime Vinelandresident. For the past 26 years, Deloreswas employed by the Landis SewageAuthority. She enjoyed raising horses andtime with granddaughter MacKenzie.

Esperanza Martinez,91, of Vineland,passed away on February 28. Born inUtuado, Puerto Rico, Esperanza was aresident of Vineland for over 60 years.Prior to retirement, she worked at

Landis Clothing and then later atProgresso Foods of Vineland.

Anna Sutton,89, of Vineland, went tobe with the Lord on February 28. Bornin Virginia, Anna was a resident ofVineland for over 80 years. She retiredfrom Kimble Glass in 1989 after 40years of service. Anna was a devotedmother and grandmother.

Renato Ronnie Pitocchi,78, ofVineland, passed away on March 1.Ronnie was born in Caianello, Caserta,

Italy, immigrated to America in 1964,became a U.S. citizen, and resided inVineland. Ronnie worked as a skilledcarpenter for many years, retiring asone for the Vineland Board of Education.

Pascual O. Concepcion, 66, of Vineland,passed away on March 2. Pascual wasborn in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico andwas a resident of Vineland most of hislife. Prior to retirement, he was amechanic for Progresso Foods for over40 years. Pascual was an avid Mets fan.

Don Fisher, 77, of Vineland, passedaway on March 2. Born in Bridgeton, hemoved to Vineland after his marriage in1956. He worked as a welder for KaneSteel in Millville, Martin Steel in

Newfield, and Cumberland Recycling.Don was a longtime member of theNorth Italy Club, former member of theMoose Lodge, and a baseball coach forthe Little League and Babe Ruth.

William R. Doc Armstrong, Jr., 68, ofVineland, passed away on March 3. Heserved in the U.S. Army for two years,then worked and retired from theInternational Bricklayers Union. He wasan active member of the RecreationClub in Vineland for many years.

Juan Rivera,68, of Vineland, passedaway peacefully on March 3. Juanenjoyed spending time with his familyand friends. He enjoyed music, playingthe guitar, singing, cooking and beingoutdoors tending to his garden and car-

ing for his animals.Anthony F. Machise,93, of Vineland,passed away on March 5. Born andraised in Hammonton, Anthony was alongtime Vineland resident. He was aclothing cutter for Newell Clothing inVineland until his retirement in 1986.He was a member of the AmalgamatedClothing Workers Union. Mr. Machiseserved as a U.S. Army serviceman dur-ing WW11, stationed in Germany.

Esther M. Bergamo, 86, of Vineland,

passed away on March 6. Born andraised in Vineland, she was a lifelongresident. A full-time mother and grand-mother, she had also worked as secre-tary with her husband in the operationof Frank A. Bergamo & Son ConstructionCo. She was a longtime member of theChrist the Good Shepherd Parish aswell as the Altar Rosary Society.

Joseph Bernard Butler, Sr.,78, ofVineland, passed away on March 6. Hewas born in Glassboro and resided inMillville, then Vineland. Joseph workedfor Inland Allside as a truck driver formany years. In retirement, he wasinstrumental in saving the LandisTheater, and in helping to pass two NJstate laws. He was a member of thelocal Vineland Marine Corps Leagueassisting in the Toys for Tots yearlyChristmas program, and a member ofthe American Legion in Millville.

Jack Davis,52, of Newfield, passed

away on March 6. Born in Elmer, he wasa graduate of Delsea High School Classof 1981. Jack worked at RLS Logisiticsfor 14 years. He was a member of theUnforgotten Motorcycle Club and likedkayaking and carpentry.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY

Lenten Meal. Lutheran Church of theRedeemer, Fellowship Hall, 2384 E.

Landis Ave., Vineland. 6:15 p.m. Breadand Broth, every Wednesday throughApril 9. 856-691-4278.

EVERY SATURDAY

ReStore Seeking Donations.Habitatfor Humanity ReStore, 601 S. Delsea Dr.,Vineland. 8 a.m.Noon. For more info, toset up a different drop time or have dona-tions picked up, call 8456-563-0292 orvisit www.facebook.com/CCHFHRestore.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

Southern District Arts Performing Day.Millville Womans Club, Third & E St.,Millville. 9 a.m. $3. Continental breakfastserved. Southern district members talentsshowcased. To reserve, call 856-825-1313.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Assistance for Veterans. Gant Room,Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St.,Millville. 13 p.m. To help homeless andlow-income military veterans with finan-cial assistance and/or housing. Noappointment needed. Catholic Charities

will also be available to help anyone fromthe general public who qualifies forassistance with rent and utilities.

Big Red Event.Celebration of NationalRed Cross Month (see page 7 for details).

Last Thursday of the Month Dinner.Semper Marine Detachment #205, 2041W. Landis Ave., Vineland. 47 p.m. $7 foradults, $4 for children under 12, children5 and under free. Corned beef and cab-bage, parsley potatoes, salad bar, bever-ages and desserts. 856-293-8166.

Healing Oils of the Bible. CreatingHealth LLC, 4 LaSalle Dr., Vineland. 7p.m. $10 with one free guest. EssentialOils, especially in Biblical times, wereconsidered the cure-all. Learn thisancient biblical method on the practice,purpose and meaning of anointing.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28

Alpaca Program at Vineland Nature

Club.Community Room, Luther Acres,560 Sarah Pl., off W. Oak Rd., Vineland.7 p.m. Presenters are Keith and BarbaraMoore from the Meadows Edge AlpacaFarm in Port Norris. Alpaca items will beavailable for purchase. Visitors welcome.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

Soup, Bake and Rummage Sale.Newport United Methodist Church, 340Methodist Rd., Newport. 9:30 a.m.12:30p.m. Held by Newport United MethodistWomens Association. All soups andbaked goods are homemade. Seafoodsoups $8 per quart. All other soups and

chili $7 per quart. Baked goods, hotsoup by the bowl, coffee, tea or soda anddesserts to enjoy while socializing.

St. Josephs Dinner. Rosary Hall, OurLady of Pompeii Church, CornucopiaAve., Vineland. $35, $45 for non-mem-bers. Food, fruits, desserts, and breads.

Families who cannot afford to pay areinvited free of charge. Proceeds will sup-port charitable organizations and home-less people. 856-453-1989.

Pasta Dinner. North Italy BeneficialAssociation, 414 Virano Ln., Vineland. 11a.m.4 p.m. $10 per ticket. Hosted byVHS Baseball Parents Association. Allproceeds help fund equipment, fieldmaintenance, tournaments, and otherprogram-related expenses. To purchasetickets, e-mail [email protected] or see any VHS baseball player.

APRIL 2 AND 3

AARP Smart Driver Course. Fenwickauditorium, Friends Village atWoodstown, 1 Friends Dr., Woodstown. 9a.m.12 noon. $15 for AARP members;$20 for non-members. Class size is lim-ited and registration is required.Participants should bring their driverslicense to class. Hosted by FriendsVillage at Woodstown. For more info. orto register, call 856-823-0778.

ELLISON TO HOLD ANNUAL

SPRING SPECTACULARThe Ellison Schools 2014 Spring

Spectacular Auction will take place onFriday, April 11, at The Greenview Inn atEastlyn Golf Club in Vineland, NJ. Newthis year is Ellisons partnership withBiddingForGood, a charitable e-commercecompany. For the very first time, Ellisonwill offer mobile bidding prior to the

Spring Spectacular Auction event. Mobile/on-line bidding begins on Tuesday,March 25. To register to bid and to purchase event and basket raffle tickets(discounted online), go to www.bforg.com/ellisonauction. 50-50 raffle tickets($100 each) are also for sale. Only 400 tickets are sold and generate $20,000in prize money. Everyone who attends the April 11 auction event will be entered

into a raffle to win a brand new cruiser bike and gift certificate to Dick's.

HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONSFor details about these reunions, e-mail or call the numbers provided.

Vineland High School Class of 1984 30 Year Reunion will be held on SaturdayAugust 2, at Eastlyn Golf Course/Greenview Inn in Vineland. Contact DanTrongone for more information. Email: dan.trongone@comcast. net. Phone:856-327-4252 Vineland High School Class of 1959 will hold its 55th Class Reunion on Fridayevening, September 19, at Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course. If any memberof the class has not received an invitation or for further information, call Jackieat 856-697-1092. The Vineland High School and Sacred Heart Classes of 1964 are in theprocess of planning a 50th Year Class Reunion. The main event, including din-ner and dancing, is scheduled for September 20 at the Greenview Inn inVineland. Classmates are asked to provide their email and/or mailing addressso that the Reunion Committee can contact you. Call JoAnn Emburgia at 856-

692-5745 or Evelyn Laguna at 856-697-0351 ([email protected]), or sendan email with your contact information to: [email protected]. The Delsea Regional Class of 1974 is holding its 40th year class reunion atGreenview Inn at the Eastlyn Golf Course, 4049 Italia Ave., Vineland. October25, 711 p.m. $55 per person includes dinner, dessert, dancing to a DJ. Cashbar. Call Felecia at 856-696-4311 or e-mail [email protected].

Wednesday, April 2: Enjoy the

sights, sounds, and aromas of tradi-

tional Jewish Brooklyn in a special,

exciting trip sponsored by Jewish

Federation of Cumberland,

Gloucester & Salem Counties.

Departure will take place from

Jewish Federation, 1015 E. Park

Ave., Vineland, at 9 a.m. sharp.

Reservations are $45 per person for

Federation members and $55 per

person for non-members (includes

transportation and snacks). Lunch is

on your own. Reservations no later

than Friday, March 28by calling

Jewish Federation at 856-696-4445.

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Ronald Reagan was president, gas

cost an unusually high $1.21 a gal-lon, and Michael JacksonsThriller

was in the midst of a 37-week

stretch as the Billboard 200s top album.

Even here in Vineland, things were distinc-

tively dissimilar three decades ago.

Through all its changes, however,

Vineland, and the world around it, has had a

few constantsinstitutions that now compose

the fabric of our landscape. One of those

institutions is Olympia Restaurant, located on

Delsea Drive. This Thursday, March 27, Chris

and Christine Sokos will celebrate 30 years inbusiness with their 72-seat

Greek restaurant.

In a town where busi-

nesses come and go, where

the economy has struggled

far more than in other parts

of the country, to remain

open for 30 years is a rare

feat. Despite that, the Sokos

insist theres no secret to

their longevity.It comes down to con-

sistency, said Christine

during a recent interview.

Working hard, keeping the

place clean, producing good

food, keeping a high quality

product andbuildinga repu-

tation. Thats reallyall it is.

The Sokoses married in 1979, meeting

each other after Chris moved to America

from Greece. From the outset, they were

involved in the service industry. The sameyear they wed, they purchased The Morton

Inn, a country-style pub in Rosenhayn. For

five years, they managed that establishment.

But with the birth of their first son in the

early 80s, they realized they werent cut out

for a lifetime working in the liquor industry.

We sold the bar, and we knew we wanted

to do something like what Olympia has

become, said Christine. Scouring the area

between Bridgeton and Vineland, they finally

came upon the little building that would

become Olympia. On January 19, 1984, they

bought the property.

For the next two months, the Sokoses ren-

ovated the building, the two of them spend-

ing long days building the interior of the

restaurant, while they lived in a little parlor

in the back with their two-year old son.

Every resource they had was pumped into

the restaurant.

After all their hard work, Olympia finally

opened on March 27, 1984. The couple,

remaining humble, are reticent to say successcame quickly. But after two years in business,

they were in need of expansion.

In 1986, we turned the entire building intothe business. It had fortunately grown a little

bit, and there was demand, said Christine.

Over the years, theyve maintained the

hands-on approach that has made them suc-

cessful. Both Christine and her husband con-

tinue to spend time in the restaurant seven

days a week. Today, their eldest son,

Constantinosknown as Dinoalso fills

many roles at the business. Their younger

son, Christopher, spent his formative years

employed at Olympia. Through the decades,

Olympia has remained a family business.

Theres good and bad with that, said

Christine. The family is strong, then and

now. My husband and I have never been

apart, and weve been able to keep our sonsnearby as well. There can be challenges, but

we wouldnt change anything about it.

Through all the challenges running a busi-

ness can present, the Sokoses have perse-

vered. Their commitment to hard work and to

maintaining a certain standard when it comes

to their product and their menucomposed

entirely of authentic Greek dishes, passed

down to Chris from his motheris what has

kept them afloat while other establishments

have come and gone. Though they dont often

think about all theyve accomplished, 30 years

in business is a special occasion, and one that

warrants a moment of reflection. Christine

sums up their feelings on the milestone.

We are tremendously proud, she said.

Its a miracle to be 30 years in business. Its

been a difficultbusiness, butwe areso proud of

this accomplishment. I tell the employees all

the time, that building isnt just for me and

Chris and our family. It supports every single

one of us that works there. Its all of us trying

and working together, and we can all pay ourbills andlive a comfortable life because of it.I

OlympiaRestaurant

30th Anniversary CelebrationThe Sokos Family invites all to join them on Sunday,

March 30 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free appetizer(w/dinner purchase), T-shirt, and entertainment bybelly dancer Kahina Asurah. Olympia GreekRestaurant, 739 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland. 856-691-6095.

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An Evening of Russian Culture and TraditionsAlpha Delta Kappa PHI Chapter hosted an

evening of Russian Culture and Traditions attheir February meeting in light of theOlympics being held in Sochi, Russia. ElenaGreenwood, an ESL teacher at Mennies

Elementary School in Vineland, who was bornand raised in Russia, provided a PowerPointpresentation of the history, culture, and edu-cation system in Russia.

The PHI chapter World Understandingcommittee members Connie Lisa, DianeMazzei and Paula Menzoni, provided Russian

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Malone Joins SNJ TodayKevin Malone of Millville recently joined the staff of

SNJ Today as Manager of Video Production. SNJ Todayowns and operates 1240 WSNJ-AM radio station andmanages local Comcast cable SNJ Today TV Channel22.

Malone is a film and media arts graduate of TempleUniversity and was most recently a video producer andeditor for Runners World, an internationally acclaimedprint and electronic magazine of Rodale, Inc. There he

worked on numerous videos pertaining to running, exer-cise, footwear, cooking, nutrition and injury prevention.

He also served as a video editor, producer and director for LunchboxCommunications, a national multi-media company with offices in Philadelphia.He has written, directed, edited and produced promotional videos as well as doc-umentaries which have debuted globally at national film festivals.

SNJ Today will expand and improve local programming on Comcast cablechannel 22, recently switched from channel number 2. The company and its staffalso plans to enhance listening and viewing options through Internet streamingon www.snjtoday.com including on-demand options.

SNJ Today TV Channel 22 covers more than 65,000 households included inComcasts subscription base throughout Cumberland County. WSNJ 1240AM has

provided community-oriented radio programming since 1937 to residents ofCumberland, Salem, Gloucester and Atlantic counties.

I Faces in the News2014 Car Guy Award recipient

Vineland resident andclassic car enthusiast BenNotaro was recently award-ed the Car Guy of the

Year award at theShowfinder meeting heldin Westampton, NJ. Theaward is given to a personwho has made outstandingcontributions to the carhobby in the DelawareValley area. The annualmeeting hosts representa-tives from 40 car clubsaround the central New

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you may enter, however no facsimiles orreproductions will be accepted. Only originalnewspaper entry forms will be accepted.3. Anyone is eligible to enter exceptemployees/directors of South JerseyFederal Credit Union (SJFCU) and theGrapevine and their immediate families.4. A basic prize of $50.00 will be awardedto the winner(s) of each weekly PrizeweekPuzzle. In the case of multiple winners, theprize money will be shared. If no correctpuzzle entries are received, $25.00 willbe added the following week. Winnersagree to permit use of their names andphotos by SJFCU and/orThe Grapevine.

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In last weeks column, I challenged

readers to see if they could answer

eight questions about credit scores.

Congratulations to Wilhelm Niedzielski

of Vineland who was the first to e-mail me the

correct answers. He won a $50 U.S. Savings

Bond, courtesy of Capital Bank of New Jersey.

Here again are the questions, along with the

correct answers andother tips andinformation:

I should pay all my bank loans and creditcard payments on timethat will increase my

credit score. Thats TRUE, of course! The

largest weighting (35 percent) of a persons

credit score is based on repayment history, so

paying timely all your billsyour mortgage,

car loan, credit cards, etc.is the single most

important thing you can do to build and pro-

tect your credit history.

Any unused credit cards I have should be

closed and canceledthat will increase my

credit score. This one might seem counterin-

tuitivethe answer is FALSE. Heres why: 30

percent of a credit score is derived from credit

utilizationthat is, the percentage of available

credit that has been borrowed. Its an indica-

tion to lenders of how maxed out you are on

your credit limits. The lower the percentage,

the better. So those credit cards you have in

your wallet that you almost never use? As long

as youre not charged an annual fee, and as

long as youre not tempted to use them, you

should keep them open. Doing so will keep

your available credit higher and your creditutilization lower.

I should apply for lots of different loans with

many different banksthat will improve my

credit score. That is FALSE. A high number of

inquiries on your credit report will hurt your

score. Its taken as a sign that youre desperate

for a loan, and that makes lenders nervous. Be

particularly careful when shopping for a car. If

you visit multiple car dealers, and if you per-

mit each of them to pull your credit, you could

be unwittingly driving your score down.

If I get a raise or declare more income on

my tax return, that will increase my credit

score. FALSE. Your credit report contains a

lot of information about you, including your

address, your employer, and of a history of

your loans. But it contains absolutely nothing

about your income, and your income does not

factor into your credit score at all.

A loan payment wont be reported to the

credit bureau as late unless its 30 days or

more past due. This is TRUE. Even though

your bank or credit card company mightcharge you a late fee if youre 15 days, 10 days,

or in some cases just one day past-due, your

late payment will not be reported to the credit

bureau until you are 30 days late on a payment.

My prospective employer might look at my

credit history when I apply for a job. This is

TRUE... at least for now. According to

Stephen Barse, Esq. of Gruccio, Pepper,

DeSanto & Ruth, P.A., there are several bills

that were recently introduced in the New

Jersey Legislature intended to limit or pro-hibit the use of credit reports by employers.

But as of now they may; therefore this repre-

sents one more reason its important to keep

your credit history as clean as possible.

My mobile phone company will never

report any information about my account to

the credit bureau. This is FALSE. While your

mobile phone carrier will never report any

positive information about your payment

record, they will report you if you fall severely

behind and go into collection. Its common

for these types of entries to be on individuals

credit histories without their knowledge,

often resulting from a disputed bill. But

whether you know about it or not, it could be

on your record, harming your credit score

until the bill is paid or otherwise resolved.

What can a person do to establish that first

good entry on his/her credit history? Mr.

Niedzielski correctly answered that a person

could apply for a store credit card, which is

often the easiest type of credit to get, or a

secured credit card, where a persons owndeposit serves as collateral. Other correct

answers are getting a co-signer or being added

as an authorized user to another persons

credit card, but both of those options require

somebody with good credit being willing to

take responsibility for the amount you borrow.

One final tip: By law you may check your

credit history once every 12 months free of

charge. You should. But be cautious about web-

sites that claim to offer free credit reports

many will only do so if you agree to buy other

services. To get the free credit report author-

ized by law go to AnnualCreditReport.com or

call 1-877-322-8228. Your free credit report

does not contain your credit score, but you may

purchase your credit score directly from the

scoring companies if you wish. I

Dave Hanrahan is Preside nt of Capi tal Bank

of New Jersey, the $320 million Vineland-

based community bank. Capital Bank has two

locations in Vineland plus branches in

Woodbury Heights and Hammonton. Reachhim at [email protected].

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Nightlife at Bennigans. 2196 W.Landis Ave., Vineland, 205-0010. KaraokeThursdays with Bob Morgan, 9 p.m.-close. Live music Fridays 9 p.m.-mid-night. All Sports Packages: Drink specialsseasonally for MLB Extra Innings, NBALeague Pass, NHL Center Ice, and NFLSunday Ticket. Call for RSVP and details.

Nightlife at Tombstone Saloon and

Grill.373 Rt. 54, Buena. Tues. karaoke.Wed. Bike/Wing Night. Thurs. line dancing.Sat.: free poker 13:30 p.m. and 3:305p.m. Fri. and Sat.: East Bound & Down,live country music.

Nightlife at MVP Sports.408 WheatRd., Vineland. 856-697-9825. Food anddrink specials all week. Wed.: Pool tourna-ment, cash prizes. Thurs.: DJ Real Deal.Fri. Ladies Night 9 p.m.

Nightlife at Tre Bellezze. 363 WheatRd., Vineland. Wed: Ladies Night (karaokeand free pool. Thurs: Tony Mascara 710p.m. Fri.: DJ Joe Gorgo from 92.1 WVLT610 p.m. Sat.: Tony Mascara 7-10 p.m.

EVERY TUESDAY

Karaoke.The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S. DelseaDr., Vineland. With KAO Productionz featur-ing Kerbie A. (9 p.m.1 a.m.). 765-5977.

EVERY WEDNESDAYSalsa Night. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S.Delsea Dr., Vineland. Latin-inspired danceparty. 765-5977.

Country Night/Dancing.Ten22, TheCenterton Country Club & Event Center,1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove. Requests allnight) on one of the largest dance floorsin region. $5 cover charge.

EVERY THURSDAY

Jazz Duos. Annata Wine Bar, BellevueAve., Hammonton, 609-704-9797.Live Jazz

featuring area's best jazz duos. 6:30 -9:30 p.m. No cover. RSVP recommended.

Singles Night.The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S.Delsea Dr., Vineland. Dj Slick Rick. 765-5977.

MARCH 26 THROUGH 29Nightlife 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.Wed.Sat., live entertainment.

Nightlife at Double Eagle.Double EagleSaloon, 1477 Panther Road., Vineland.Thurs.: DJ Stebs 8:30 p.m. Fri.: JeffGiuliani.

Nightlife at Old Oar House. Old OarHouse Irish Pub. 123 N. High St., Millville,293-1200.Wed.: Karaoke. Fri.: Kids DontBounce 9 p.m. Sat.: Overworked &Unemployed 9 p.m.

Nightlife at Bojos Ale House.222 N.High St., Millville, 327-8011. Tues.: BikeNight with live entertainment. Wed.:Nick@Nite Open Mic 7 p.m. Fri.: Livemusic 9 p.m.Daily drink and food specials.

EVERY FRIDAY

DJ: Joe Gorgo. Tre Bellezze, 363 EastWheat Rd., Vineland. Complimentary buffet

36 p.m. 697-8500.

Gene Cortopassi.Merighi's Savoy Inn, E.Landis Ave. and Union Rd., Vineland, 691-8051. 6 p.m. Dinner music.

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Top 40 Dance Party. The Cosmopolitan.3513 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland. DJ Tony Morris.All of the most popular mainstream dancemusic. 765-5977.

EVERY SATURDAY

Back in the Day Dance Party. Villa

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Keb Mo. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. HighSt., Millville. 7 p.m. Genre-blending art-fulness, intuitive lyrics, unique guitarstyle, distinctive voice, and magnetic

charisma make for an acoustic sympho-ny. Tickets $37 - $47. Call 856-327-6400or visit www.levoy.net.

Keb Mo has been making criticallyacclaimed albums since 1994 when hereleased his self-titled debut and becamea fresh face in the blues / roots genre.That record proved to be an entrywaythat got many to sit up and take notice.But it was his second release, Just LikeYou in 96 that won him the first ofthree Grammys. It dared a deeperventure into the joyful and healing

aspects of the blues and a moremainstream style.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

DePue Brothers Band. Levoy Theatre,126-130 N. High St., Millville. 7:30 p.m.Renowned ensemble featuring four virtu-oso violinist brothers that offer a blend ofclassical, bluegrass and rock. The drum-mer is a Philadelphia native who playswith the Philadelphia orchestra and leadsthe Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. Tickets

$25 - $35. Call 856-327-6400 or visitwww.levoy.net.

The Piano Guys in Concert. TD BankArts Center, 529 Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd.,Sewell. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $29.50 - $49.Tickets and information: Ticketmaster-1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com,www.BREPresents.com

MARCH 26, 27, 28 AND 29

Next To Normal. The Eagle Theatre, 208

Vine St., Hammonton. 8 p.m. The produc-tion stars Broadway Alum, Krissy Fraelichand National Recording Artist, BrianBortnick. Tickets $30, $40 for front rows.Tickets can be purchased atwww.TheEagleTheatre.com or 609-704-5012.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28

Sitar Bob & Lisa. Bogarts Bookstore.210 N. High St., Millville. Free.Live music79 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

Don Shaw. Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N. High

If You Give a Moose a Muffin.WheatonArts and Cultural Center, 1501 GlasstownRd., Millville. 2 p.m. Part of the New JerseyTheatre Alliance's Stages Festival. TheCentenary Theatre presents the secondstory in the hilarious series, written byLaura Numeroff, where a young host is runragged with outrageous requests by a sur-prise guest. These books have been estab-

lished as popular children's favorites andthe Centenary Stage's interpretation will besure to please young audiences! Great forages 3 and up! Admission is free, but reser-vations are requested. 856-825-6800, ext.100 or email [email protected] withthe number of adults and the number ofchildren that will attend. Learn More AboutThe Stages Festival, Wheaton Arts andCultural Center, 856-825-6800 orwheatonarts.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 4Skyline Boys.Bethany GraceCommunity Church, 31 N. Pearl St.,Bridgeton. 7 p.m. Unleashed in 1995 atthe foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,at the beginning of the famous SkylineDrive. Dennis Powers, felt a calling toorganize a group that would present themessage of God's love through SouthernGospel Music. Over the years, the SkylineBoys have appeared all over the country.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Dana Isles & Facedown. BethanyGrace Community Church, 31 N. PearlSt., Bridgeton. 6:15 p.m. The vehicle ismusic, the style is ChristianContemporary Rock.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Night of Comedy.Merighi's Savoy Inn, E.Landis Ave. and Union Rd., Vineland, 691-8051. 7 p.m. Vineland High School TennisTeam fundraiser, hosted by local favoriteGino Bisconte with Louis "Twitchels"

Centanni and starring Reverend Bob Levyas the headliner. Adults-only event. Youmust be 21 or older to attend. Tickets$25. Cash bar and snack menu available.Tickets available from any tennis teammember or coach. Funds raised from thisevent will be used for team apparel andto pay for a trip to the U.S. Open.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Sensational Pearly Gates. FaithTabernacle Holy Church, 1665 NorthAve., Port Norris. 3:30 p.m. CelebrationService to honor the groups lifes work.Asking all who knew and enjoyed themthrough the years to come and celebratewith them. They are no longer able totravel and sing as they once did there-fore we are inviting you to come and singto them a selection of your choice or justto give words of encouragement as theycontinue their lifes journey. Membersremaining are brothers Elton Jolly Sr. ofPhiladelphia, PA., John Shelton Sr. ofChester, PA. and Wayne Magee Sr. of

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Student Art Exhibit atInspira Medical Center Elmer

Inspira Medical Center Elmer willhost an art exhibit featuring worksby students from PittsgroveTownship School District, which willbe on display in the hospitals lobbythrough Sunday, March 30.

March is designated as Youth ArtMonth by the National Art EducationAssociation and this year we areespecially excited to partner withInspira Medical Center Elmer to dis-play our students art work to thecommunity, said Lorraine Hill,Pittsgrove Township School Districtarts liaison and art teacher. Researchhas shown that arts education helpsfacilitate learning in other subjectsand enhances skills that lead to life-long learning, which is why ourschool district is committed to visual

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Spring Maintenance Tips fromLong & Foster Insurance

A home is one of lifes most important

investments. Keeping it properly main-

tained can help reduce the risk of a loss

and help ensure the safety and well-being

of friends and family. Just in time for

spring, Long & Foster Insurance, a leading

independent insurance agency, and

Travelers, a leading provider of auto and

homeowners insurance, offer these main-

tenance tips to prepare your home for

warmer weather and keep it safe year-

round.

Test your smoke detectors. Make sure

you have at least one smoke detector on

every floor of your house, and change thebatteries at least every six months.

Check the lightbulbs in all your fix-

tures and confirm they are the recom-

mended wattage. While youre inspecting

your lighting, consider replacing any halo-

gen fixtures with LED or fluorescent

bulbs, which operate at cooler tempera-

tures.

Inspect your electrical outlets for

potential fire hazards such as frayed wires

or loose-fitting plugs. Make sure you

havent overloaded any electrical outlets,fuse boxes, extension cords or other

power sources.

Keep a multi-purpose fire extinguish-

er accessible that is filled and ready for

operation.

Hire a professional to inspect your

air-conditioning system and make sure its

running properly before summer arrives.

Remove any debris from your gutters

and inspect your roof for any damage from

the winter weather.

Examine your water heater for possi-ble leaks and corrosion.

Clean and/or replace your furnace fil-

ter.

Remove all lint, dust and pieces of

material or cloth from your clothes dryer

exhaust duct and space under the dryer.

Inspect washing machine hoses and

replace those that show signs of wear or

leakage with stronger reinforced hoses.

Turn off the water when not in use to pre-

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Get rid of any dead trees in your yardand make sure your landscaping doesnt

encroach on any utility wires. Do not

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Make sure youve safely stored oil and

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Repair any cracks in your drivewayand walkways to ensure a level walking

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Bus Trip to the BrooklynBotanical Gardens

Rutgers Master Gardeners

Organization of CumberlandCounty is sponsoring a bus trip tothe Brooklyn Botanical Garden onWednesday, May 14.

The various gardens and dis-plays at the Garden are well worththe trip and the proximity to theBrooklyn Museum is a big plus.

The cost of the round trip busride is $30, with drivers tip includ-ed. Each person is responsible forpurchasing tickets at the gate when

on arrival.Ticket prices for the BBG are:Adults $10; Seniors (65) &

Students with ID $5; Childrenunder 12 have free admission.

The Terrace Cafe at the BrooklynBotanical Gardens offers organicproducts as well as vegan meals.

Lunch will cost about $15 + tipThe bus will depart from

Ramada Inn in Vineland at 7:45a.m. and leave New York at 4 p.m.

returning to Vineland at 7 p.m. Formore information, call Tammy orPam at 856-451-2800, ext. 4. COR-RECTED PHONE NUMBER

ing to producers. The enhanced program

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equipment for fruit and vegetable produc-

ers, and makes it easier for farmers and

ranchers around the country to finance

the equipment they need to grow and

expand.

This is part of a broader effort to help

small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers,

as announced by Agriculture Secretary

Tom Vilsack.Producers with small and mid-sized

operations, and specialty crop fruit and

vegetable growers, now have access to

needed capital for a variety of supplies

including sorting bins, wash stations and

other food safety-related equipment. A

new more flexible alternative is also pro-

vided for determining storage needs for

fruit and vegetable producers, and waivers

are available on a case-by-case basis for

disaster assistance or insurance coverage

if available products are not relevant or

feasible for a particular producer.

Additionally, Farm Storage and Facility

Loans security requirements have been

eased for loans between $50,000 and

$100,000. Previously, all loans in excess of

$50,000 required a promissory note and

additional security, such as a lien on real

estate. Now loans up to $100,000 can be

secured by only a promissory note.

The low-interest funds can be used to

build or upgrade permanent facilities to

store commodities. Eligible commodities

include grains, oilseeds, peanuts, pulse

crops, hay, honey, renewable biomass

commodities, fruits and vegetables.

Qualified facilities include grain bins, hay

barns and cold storage facilities for fruits

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Other new changes to the Farm Storage

and Facility Loan program will allow FSA

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position. More than 33,000 loans have

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$20. This includes intensive topictraining, handouts, and refresh-ments. For further information or toregister for a session, call 856-451-2800, ext. 4.

Tuesday, April 1

Indoor PlantsPam Burton, InstructorCourse qualifies for PesticideRecertification Credits. Callfor additional details.

Tuesday, April 8

Herbaceous Plants/SiteAnalysis

Nancy Walsh, Instructor

Tuesday, April 15

Structural and HouseholdPests

Heather Lomberk, InstructorCourse qualifies for Pesticide

Recertification Credits. Callfor additional details.

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Tuesday, April 29

Plant GrowingAg. Agents Jim Johnson andWes Kline, Instructors

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