ALLOWAY TWP. — 38 Coleman Road, Glendon S. Coleman and George A. Coleman to Katie B. Coleman for $100,000. BRIDGETON — 108 Church St., BFG Property Management LLC to Darrin Pulman for $53,000. — 77 Bank St., Darrin Pulman to Robert Bauers for $120,000. CLAYTON — 400 W. Academy St., Timothy J. Lemeshuk to Patricia Reuter for $120,000. —...

South Jersey Times 

ALLOWAY TWP.

-- 38 Coleman Road, Glendon S. Coleman and George A. Coleman to Katie B. Coleman for $100,000.

BRIDGETON

-- 108 Church St., BFG Property Management LLC to Darrin Pulman for $53,000.

-- 77 Bank St., Darrin Pulman to Robert Bauers for $120,000.

CLAYTON

-- 400 W. Academy St., Timothy J. Lemeshuk to Patricia Reuter for $120,000.

-- 14 Campbell St., Bonnie J. Zingler to Mario and Denise Badalamenti for $164,000.

DEPTFORD TWP.

-- 240 Tall Pines Dr., Thomas F. and Maryellen N. Pappalardo to Michael J. Etschman and Jessica M. Mantzell for $312,500.

-- 1875 McKee Ave., Samuel J. Myles, administrator to Brian P. Lynch for $137,000.

-- 232 Carnegie Ave., Jeanette Hurley, administrator, to JMK Properties for $83,000.

-- 716 Creek Lane, Housing and Urban Development to Chase Darnell for $70,000.

DOWNE TWP.

-- 518 New Jersey Ave., Kevin Coll to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for $180,000.

FRANKLIN TWP.

-- 286 Delaware Ave., Housing and Urban Development to Bota Investments LLC for $79,525.

GLASSBORO

-- 353 Grande Blvd., Joseph L. Guglietti and Vincenteen Guglietti to Joseph S. Larzelere for $270,000.

-- 332 Sturgess Court, D.R. Horton Inc. - New Jersey to Janis L. Kanady for $229,750.

-- 324 Heritage Loop, D.R. Horton Inc. - New Jersey to Anthony M. and Denise R. DiRienzo for $269,990.

LAWRENCE TWP.

-- 504 Bay Point Road, Ira G. Batten to New Jersey State of Environmental Protection for $182,500.

LOGAN TWP.

-- 16 Dover Place, Alberto and Valentine Portela to Kenneth J. Zellars for $285,000.

MANNINGTON TWP.

-- 440 Welchville Road, Thomas and Evelyn M. Weigel Jr. to Jan L. Hanselman for $240,000.

MAURICE RIVER TWP.

-- Cannon Range Road, Brian K. Durand to Denise Hogan for $50,000.

-- 718 Port Elizabeth, John R. Hogan to William D. Pettit for $185,000.

MILLVILLE

-- 711 E. Mulberry St., Housing and Urban Development to Ibrahim Fayed for $16,945.

-- 501 Howard St., Douglas R. Smith to Alvin W., Moats Jr. for $80,000.

-- 2003 W. Main St., Naomi Stauber to Resurrection Church for $98,500.

-- 539 N. 8^th St., Anna Vurganov to Irene Whilden for $50,000.

-- 7 Oriole Lane, Douglas A. Davies to Frederick A. Jacob for $400,000.

-- 1814 E. Main St., Frances N. Smith to Jason Rowe for $86,000.

-- 607 Richard Dr., Isa Serrano to William Serrano for $50,000.

MONROE TWP.

-- 1431 N. Tuckahoe Road, Joy Laspata and Jerritt Tobler to William W. Powell Jr. for $440,000.

-- 1012 Micawber Dr., Margaret Schiesser to Christine C. Dial for $190,500.

OLDMANS TWP.

-- 61 Perkintown Road, Crispin Group LLC and Russell J. Dodge to Norman K. Nipe and Sammi R. Marshall for $166,000.

MORE: East Greenwich home sells for $355K | South Jersey real estate

PENNS GROVE

-- 365 Annabelle Ave., Jonathan D. Chomo to Union Presbyterian Church of Carneys Point for $65,000.

PENNSVILLE TWP.

-- 13 Grace Ave., Clara P. Drimones and Nicholas P. Drimones, co-executors, to James and Helen B. Myers for $188,000.

-- 51 Penn Beach Dr., Gary Dean Sylvestro to Jeremy W. Folker for $130,000.

-- 141 Lincoln Dr., Gary M. and Jaclyn Minquez to William and Jacqueline Moore Jr. for $174,000.

-- 109 Michigan Road, Edward I. Dodge Jr. to Beverly J. Flitcraft for $132,000.

-- 8 Cordrey Ave., William and Christy McAllister to Zachary and Brittany Inmann for $127,000.

PILESGROVE TWP.

-- 31 Waterview Dr., Myra D. Hochman to Sean and Amanda Fry for $390,000.

-- 117 Holly Lane, RAS Closing Services LLC to Ian and Nicole Williams for $245,000.

PITMAN

-- 349 Boulevard Ave., Dennis and Jenine Ellena to Creek-Life Management LLC for $60,000.

PITTSGROVE TWP.

-- 730 Crow Pond Road, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Keith and Kelli Fisler for $215,000.

SALEM

-- 364 Morrison Ave., Catherine M. Oliver to Rapolk Investments LLC for $60,000.

SHILOH

-- 917 Main St., Cohansey Bridge LLC to James Thompson for $18,000.

SOUTH HARRISON TWP.

-- Route 45, Theresa Sugar Scanlon, executrix, to Marcello and Marcella Paglione for $145,000.

UPPER DEERFIELD TWP.

-- 167 Finley Road, Urania Terrizzi to Seabrook Brothers and Sons Inc. for $200,000.

UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP.

-- 36 Pine Tavern Road and 7 Woolman Road, Sharon L. Gruber to L. Scott and Valerie J. Ambruster for $425,000.

VINELAND

-- 211 W. Sherman Ave., Marjorie Ann Varesio, executrix, to Marjorie Ann Varesio for $160,000.

-- 20 Evelyn Ave., Helen Knorr by attorney to Bota Investments LLC for $68,000.

-- 352 N. Orchard Road, Raymond F. Simpson Jr. to Kuzmicz D & D Construction LLC for $25,000.

-- 1076 Swenlin Dr., Ruth E. Donaghy to Brandt Development LLC for $22,000.

WASHINGTON TWP.

-- 22 Quail Hollow Drive, Joan Innamarato to Daniel and Wendy Flamma for $425,000.

WEST DEPTFORD TWP.

-- 71 Lynn Dr., Deborah Ann Sammler, executrix, to Joseph J. Emmons III and Joseph J. Emmons Jr. for $126,000.

WESTVILLE

-- 104 Cedar Ave., Robert G. and Beverly A. Ruddick to Debra Devine for $130,000.

WOODSTOWN

-- 238 Borton Dr., Robert M. and Madalyn C. Sawickey to Thomas and Kimberly Atliery for $120,000.

South Jersey Times may be reached at sjnews@njadvancemedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @theSJTimes. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.

 

Scenes from South Jersey showcases images from the South Jersey Times photographers.

In a series called Scenes from South Jersey, the South Jersey Times photographers are showcasing images that they see throughout their travels around the area.

These images might be a moment at a news assignment or just something that catches the eye of the photographer going from assignment to assignment. Here is what caught our eye the weeks of Nov. 1-14.

Lori M. Nichols photographed the Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City as it was lit up in purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. The lighthouse will remain purple throughout the month of November.

RELATED: Scenes from South Jersey: Oct. 17-31 (PHOTOS)

Fall high school sports are winding down and the Times photographers were on assignment to cover the push to a championship.

Tim Hawk photographed the West Deptford and Haddon Heights field hockey teams as they celebrated their South Jersey titles.

Nichols was on hand as fans of the Woodstown field hockey team rushed the field to help celebrate the team's South Jersey Group 1 title. She found it funny that two of the students' t-shirts lined up to read "There's no place like home" and "Adams Funeral Home."

Photographer Jesse Bair photographed a duck coming in for a landing on Alcyon Lake at Betty Park in Pitman. Bair also photographed a deer as it seemingly stopped and posed for portrait. 

Do you know of an area worthy of a great photo? Do you have photos of your own you'd like to share? Post them in the comments portion below.

Tim Hawk may be reached at thawk@southjerseymedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @photogthawk. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says there is something really special about volunteers pulling off something great without government's help. — Good afternoon! — Project Thanksgiving kicks into high gear Saturday, Nov. 21, with tons of turkeys being collected for the hungry at most ShopRites in Cumberland County, where beauty queens will be...

 

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com

Web: nj.com/ben

Cellphone: 856-237-6645

U.S. Army: RA13815980

The column that says there is something really special about volunteers pulling off something great without government's help.

--

Good afternoon!

--

Project Thanksgiving kicks into high gear Saturday, Nov. 21, with tons of turkeys being collected for the hungry at most ShopRites in Cumberland County, where beauty queens will be on hand to celebrate your generosity.

--

Attention, T-Bolt Nation!

Coach Bob Hogan has been a part of Millville athletics for many years, contributing in so many ways to the growth and success of the student athletes.

He recently suffered a medical setback, but thankfully is now able to head home.

There are, however,  alterations that need to be made to his home to make it more accessible for him.

Please help to make this transition easier for him and his family by contributing, and giving back to someone who has given so much to others.

Go to gofundme.com/vpa4jbbg.

The goal is $6,000.

Just under $2,000 has been donated in four days.

--

At this point in your life, you think back to a time in your life when you made 90 cents an hour to start and learned how to cook Kentucky Fried Chicken in a pressure cooker.

It took 7 minutes.

You took the fresh chicken and dipped it in egg batter before dumping it in a basket of flour.

in the flour was dumped a secret blend of spices that only those with a high security clearance knew.

Once coated, into the pressure cooker went the chicken.

That chicken not sold today was made into chicken barbecue and sold on buns the next day.

Now, about the 90 cents an hour wages.

When Gino's closed at 11 p.m., you punched out on the time clock and then cleaned up the store.

It took about 45 minutes.

Why was that legal, even back then?

--

Four years later, we were making $56 a month in the U.S. Army.

But there was no time clock.

--

Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Bowling Challenge on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Campani's Legacy Lanes.

Five bowlers ante up $200 for three games to determine winners.

Whoa! High stakes!

A & B divisions, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies and cash prizes.

We may have to being the Dick Weber 5 Star out of mothballs for this.

Registration and food at 5:30 p.m.

Bowling starts at 6 p.m.

Make checks out to BACC Foundation and mail to:

P.O. Box 1063

Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Call 856-455-1312.

--

Whatever happened to Dutch Neck Village?

Gone?

--

Is Jonas King still baling the hay out there?

--

Bridgeton Main Street Association is still selling Bridgetonopoly games for $25 each.

You can purchase the games at 31 W. Commerce St., Bridgeton.

For more information, call the office 856-453-8130.

BEN is on the board.

--

"It would have been great if it had the stores from the older days, like '60s and early '70s.

"Fashion Shop, Rovner's, Wynette, Penny's, Woolworth, Lyric Records, Smashey's, Bruskin's, Sam's Men's and Boys, etc.''

-- Gail Ward

--

All those stores were there when we came to town.

--

MY KIND OF TOWN: Where do you think there should have been a survey taken before the city purchased that portable miniature golf course in Bridgeton?

SALEM COUNTY The Harding Woods Community Center, 187 Harding Highway in Pittsgrove are holding a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors, crafters, holiday items and baked goods. Food available. For further information call Dave or Lorraine Byard at 856-358-1626, Recreation Committee of Harding Woods, or email clbyard@comcast.net. CUMBERLAND COUNTY The Lawrence Township Historical Society, 177 Main St. in Cedarville, will...

SALEM COUNTY

The Harding Woods Community Center, 187 Harding Highway in Pittsgrove are holding a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors, crafters, holiday items and baked goods. Food available. For further information call Dave or Lorraine Byard at 856-358-1626, Recreation Committee of Harding Woods, or email clbyard@comcast.net.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

The Lawrence Township Historical Society, 177 Main St. in Cedarville, will host an open house on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The open house will feature historical artifacts and Christmas displays. Refreshments will be served.

Justin Petaccio writes that historians will not be kind in 2017 and beyond.

To the Editor:

To all the Obama worshippers out there, here is something for you to consider:

I don't recall there being any war waged against police officers when George W. Bush was president, nor do I recall a major European city being attacked with more than 100 people being killed.

I don't remember there being mass migration from the Middle East into Europe; or men beheaded, and women raped and sold into slavery by ISIS. There wasn't a holocaust on Christians in the Middle East.

I don't remember there being American military members killed under non-wartime conditions when Bush was president, but I know this has happened at Fort Hood, Texas, and Chattanooga, Tenn., under Obama's presidency.

I don't remember a chasm this wide between the races, or Americans being killed by illegal immigrants, when Bush was president. I don't recall so much international and domestic chaos, but I do recall in vivid detail all the horrific events above with Obama as president.

When historians write the book on Obama, it will be titled: "How to Destroy America."

I'm still trying to figure out why even one American would vote in 2016 for Hillary Clinton, who is Barack Obama 2.0. So,to my Democratic friends, I would say: Enjoy it while you can, because you are going to hear the name "Barack Obama" negatively so much in the coming years that you'll feel like your head is going to explode. You deserve it for defending the indefensible, ridiculous and absurd.

I sleep well at night knowing that I voted for George W. Bush, John McCain and Mitt Romney. The next presidential race should not be a popularity contest. We don't need weak again. We need tough. 

Justin L. Petaccio 

Carneys Point Township

Send a letter to the editor of South Jersey Times at letters@southjerseymedia.com

Area schools announces the names of their Students of the Month. CUMBERLAND COUNTY Bridgeton Public School's Broad Street October Students of the Month: KINDERGARTEN – Celina Cruz Inocente, Sherlyn Cacahuatitan Francisco, Brayan Vital Osorio, Selena Chavez Ruiz, Montserrat Leonides, Yoselin Aragon and Eli Hernandez FIRST GRADE – Daniel Velasquez, Vihanna Garcia, Uriel Perez Perez, Fernando Zamora, Alba Rodriguez Perez, Yeri Mejia Salas, Jamaira...

 

Area schools announces the names of their Students of the Month.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Bridgeton Public School's Broad Street October Students of the Month:

KINDERGARTEN - Celina Cruz Inocente, Sherlyn Cacahuatitan Francisco, Brayan Vital Osorio, Selena Chavez Ruiz, Montserrat Leonides, Yoselin Aragon and Eli Hernandez

FIRST GRADE - Daniel Velasquez, Vihanna Garcia, Uriel Perez Perez, Fernando Zamora, Alba Rodriguez Perez, Yeri Mejia Salas, Jamaira Bonner and Cristofer Lopez Lopez.

SECOND GRADE - Rosa Gonzalez, Lizdet Santiago, William Roblero, Henry Cruz Perez, Kevin Zunun, Eder Hernandez and Steven Chavez

THIRD GRADE - Darrius Hadden, Dezirey Bowen, Christofer Santizo, Estefania Ramos, Wuendy Pelcastre, Bridgette Reyes and Andy Perez

FOURTH GRADE - Banessa Melchor, Wendy Brito, Maria Mendez, Edilcer Sales and Yolismar Baez-Cuevas

FIFTH GRADE - Oliver Berrera Villa, Liliana Castaneda Roman, Alex Hernandez, Edwin Cruz, Usber DeLeon Bravo, Jaquan Wise and Alicia Gomez-Sosa

SIXTH GRADE - Enrique Osorio, Victor Perez, Brian Ramirez Valdez, Oscar Ramos and Jeison Ferrer Cordon

SEVENTH GRADE - Julio Lopez, Julie Reyes, Jose Solorzano and Alexander A. DeSantiago

EIGHTH GRADE - Shi' Nashia Mack, Christopher Adame, Gary Gould, Antonio Paz Pacheco and Sheeney Mejia

RELATED ARTS - Bruno Gonzalez Garcia - Library, Horacio Garcia - Gym, Jazive Cortes - Music, Krystal Osorio - Art, Edamia Velazquez - Computer, Natasha Hinestroza - Music, Itzel Morales - PE, Issis Mulero - Library, Arturo Herrera Sedeno - PE, Ixel Gonzalez Lopez - Art, Jacqueline Osorio - PE, Jose Zamora - WL, Dania Reyes Salas - WL, Trevion Betterson - Music and Naliah Reyes Godines - Computer

Broad Street Bulldogs of the Month - Dezirey Bowen and Oscar Ramos

SALEM COUNTY

Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District's Field Street School Students of the Month for November 2015:

Naomi Brown, Valeria Camacho-Martinez, Andrea Chaparro, Vanessa Cruz, Jackson Dalgarn, Lacey Dieterich-Samuels, Arianna Dinn, Katrina Eckert-Burden, Christina Fricker, Riley Garrison, Nigera Green, Aaliyah Gregory, Jaden Horne-Marshall, Gabriel Koeturius, Calvin Lewis, Mia Linares, Stephanie Lopez Bautista, Jennifer Lopez-Cruz, Cadence Maurer, Cole Maxwell, Anthony Navarrete Padilla, Julia Pantoja, Vanessa Perez-Garcia, Yarlin Rodriguez, Gabriela Roman-Perez, Robert Sanchez-Gomez, Gionna Speakman and Caroline Tighe.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY

Washington Township's Wedgwood Elementary School Principal Michael Landon announced the school's Wedgwood Pride October Students of the Month for Honesty and Integrity. Award winners include:

GRADE 5 - Joseph Abrams, Zoe Clark, Tyler Lucia, Francesca Maccarone, Brian Murphy, Stephen Pakradooni, Nicholas Pellegrino, Angelina Post and Allyson Wernik.

GRADE 4 - Connor Bogan, Tessa Conville, Cecilia Dabrowski, John Ecker, Sean Johnson, Madison Mumbower, Sawyer Quallen, Brian Ruthazer, Carley Shaw, Sabrina Stemetzki and Trey Van de Zilver.

GRADE 3 - Marissa Carney, Antonella Castorina, Madelynn DeAngelo, Nicholas Guzak, Zachary Kotel, Ryan McCrea and Shawn Taylor.

GRADE 2 - William Brannigan, Joel Chambers, Gabrielle Chelnik,  Molly Crane, Elena Dabrowski, Maximo Maletta, Avery Piotrowski, Ryan Rhubart and Joseph VanMeter.

GRADE 1 - Brayden Boucher, Leo DiPietro, Amelia D'Ostilio, Ellie Egizi, Emily McCrea, Aidan Monti, Brayden Mumbower, Craig Nocella and Jenna Whittick. 

-- -- --

Washington Township's Bells Elementary School Principal Ginny Grier recently announced the school's Paw Pride winners for the month of November.

The Bells School Paw Pride Program is a Character Education Program that rewards students in grades 1-5 for demonstrating excellent character traits. These students were selected for exhibiting one of the four pillars of character education: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be a Friend, Be Safe. Students earn a paw, and place their paw in a class drawing box.

Winners received a pizza lunch with Mrs. Grier, a certificate and scented pencils, thanks to the Bells Home and School Council. 

Paw Pride Winners for November:

GRADE 1 - Ryan Mazzariello, Nicholas Heath, Taylor Minchin, Brady McKinney and  John Sireci.

GRADE 2 - Sofia Rohanna, Guadalupe Jerez-Puli, Joseph Carey and Julianna Park.

GRADE 3 - Joyce Cardona Ventura, Jeremy Goren, Jaelyn Busby, Mya Knight and  Dakota Jones.

GRADE 4 - Jenna Cora, Ramira Oplinger, Solveig Bada, Madeline Vermeulen and Nico Arico.

GRADE 5 - Mekhi Clark, Hailey Bidinger, Taniya Cooper, Emily Schwartz and Aiden Coghlan.

 

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says don't waste time on lamenting how we got to where we are, but rather worker harder on where we want to be. — Good afternoon! — The gold capital of the U.S. is not Fort Knox, but it's not too shabby. — "Millville Community Church's latest community...

 

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com

Web: nj.com/ben

Cellphone: 856-237-6645

U.S. Army: RA13815980

The column that says don't waste time on lamenting how we got to where we are, but rather worker harder on where we want to be.

--

Good afternoon!

--

The gold capital of the U.S. is not Fort Knox, but it's not too shabby.

--

"Millville Community Church's latest community service project is at the World War II Museum.

"Some of our ladies went down to help them with reorganizing old uniforms and straighten up some things.

"Our church values our veterans and believes that the church goes beyond the four walls. You, too, can help them by either visiting them and making a small donation of any amount or maybe help with some of the projects our church has done.''

-- Pastor Steve Harris

--

On the road with Peggy Gentile Van Meter:

PEGGY GENTILE-VAN METER 

"Thanks for putting the Lunch with Mrs Santa in your column. Always a lot of fun. 

"I am sitting in my castle. Road trip in the spring. 

"Soroptimist has their clipless coupons on sale for $5.

"Lots of new sponsors. Interested people can contact any member or message me on FB. 

"Hope you are well. When is the operation?''

-- Peggy

"P.S.

"I did respond to Gloria and will help with the Thanksgiving dinner for the family.''

--

Peggy could have been a nurse.

Instead, she taught history for over 30 years at Cumberland Regional, and

teaches Holocaust and Genocide Education as a Cumberland County College Adjunct Professor.

Today, she is teaching the world how to be model citizens.

--

The surgery, Mrs. Van Meter, will be a left hip replacement -- surprise! -- ending three years of speculation that it was spinal stenosis, which must bide its time.

When is up to Dr. Mark Levitsky and Drill Sgt. Coralee.

--

It will air live on WVLT 92.1 FM.

--

Nov. 19 is the Great American Smokeout!

Dr. George Kourakin will be offering free oral cancer screenings, including VELscope (a non-invasive oral cancel screening tool).

This offer expires on Nov. 20

Call 856-825-0618 to schedule your free screening at 16 W. Vine St., Millville.

--

Hiring event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 24 at Protocall Group & Catholic Charities, 46 Central Ave., Bridgeton NJ 08360 

* Packers 

* Laborers 

* Warehouse 

* Sanitation 

* Forklift 

* Housekeepers 

Positions located in the Cumberland County area.

You must bring two forms of ID. To speed up your hiring process, apply online 

at www.protocallgroup.com.

For more information, call 856 696-1080.

--

"Prepping for a show-and-tell on Prohibition era South Jersey at Bayshore on Saturday, and thinking this could be my all-time favorite historical observation on 'What the Pilgrims Didn't Know (and took a while to discover) when they landed.'''

-- Flavia Alaya

It happens Saturday, Nov. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Stories of rum running, speakeasies and of oystermen catching "Golden Wedding" in their dredges flow around the area.

While Atlantic City gets its fair share of attention, the Bayshore certainly had its own Empire catering to dry communities before, during and after Prohibition.

The Bayshore Center and the Port Norris Historical Society invite community members to share a memory from their lifetime, a family anecdote or recollection or just come to listen and learn about this fascinating time period.

To start the stories off, Renee Brecht and Flavia Alaya will present their findings and research from creating the Rum River and Baywalk Empire Bus Tour, which was first organized for the Cohansey RiverFest.

In addition to stories, the public is invited to bring photographs, documents or news articles to share. 

The program will be recorded and the information collected will be used in future exhibits and for research and educational purposes as part of the Delaware Bay Museum & Folklife Center and the Port Norris Historical Society.

As always, the program is free and refreshments will be served.

The program is presented in partnership with the Port Norris Historical Society.

--

MY KIND OF TOWN: Where there are a lot of hidden treasures on the Bayshore.       

NEWFIELD — Newfield National Bank is now collecting food and toys in all 11 of its branches throughout Gloucester and Cumberland counties. Non-perishable foods will be donated to the Southern Regional Food Distribution Center. The new, unwrapped, toys are being collected for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots.  To find the nearest Newfield Bank in your neighborhood, go online to newfieldbank.com....

NEWFIELD -- Newfield National Bank is now collecting food and toys in all 11 of its branches throughout Gloucester and Cumberland counties. Non-perishable foods will be donated to the Southern Regional Food Distribution Center. The new, unwrapped, toys are being collected for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots. 

To find the nearest Newfield Bank in your neighborhood, go online to newfieldbank.com. This collection will continue until Dec. 23.

List of easily distributed food are as follows: pastas, peanut butter, jelly, corn flakes (cereal without sugar), oatmeal, canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned meats, rice, canned chicken noodle, vegetable or tomato soups, dried noodles, potato flakes, cranberry juice, granola bars, crackers, Bisquick, instant coffee, tea, and any low-sugar, non-perishable food item.

For questions or more information, call Newfield National Bank at 856-692-3440, Ext. 1206.

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says if you hail from Cumberland County, don't ever let the memory of Edgar Joyce be forgotten. — Good evening! —  Newfield National Bank is now collecting food and toys in all 11 of their branches throughout Gloucester and Cumberland counties. Non-perishable foods will be donated to the...

 

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com

Web: nj.com/ben

Cellphone: 856-237-6645

U.S. Army: RA13815980

The column that says if you hail from Cumberland County, don't ever let the memory of Edgar Joyce be forgotten.

--

Good evening!

--

 Newfield National Bank is now collecting food and toys in all 11 of their branches

Ha'Nasia White 12, of Bridgeton enjoys making Thanksgiving art at the Cumberland County Library during Mommy/Daddy and Me art time.
 

throughout Gloucester and Cumberland counties.

Non-perishable foods will be donated to the Southern Regional Food Distribution Center. The new, unwrapped, toys are being collected for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots.

This collection will continue until Dec. 23.

List of easily distributed food are as follows: Pastas, peanut butter, jelly, corn flakes (cereal without sugar), oatmeal, canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned meats, rice, canned chicken noodle, vegetable or tomato soups, dried noodles, potato flakes, cranberry juice, granola bars, crackers, Bisquick, instant coffee, tea, and any low-sugar, non-perishable food item.

For questions or more information, call Newfield National Bank at 856-692-3440, ext. 1206.

To find the nearest Newfield Bank in your neighborhood, go to www.newfieldbank.com. 

--

Bethany Grace Community Church (www.bethanyinbridgeton.com) will be distributing free winter coats on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon, along with its usual food pantry and clothing closet.

Please pass this on to those in need.

The address is 31 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton.

--

Pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 7 to 11 a.m., at West Park United Methodist Church, Shiloh Pike, Hopewell, to benefit the Cumberland Regional swim team.

CRHS Swim & Dive Team is hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast to help support the team for their end of season banquet.

Adults -- $6.

Children --  and over $6.

Children over 2 --  $3.

--

Help long-time Millville High School Coach Bob Hogan make his home wheelchair accessible so he can come home from rehabilitation after suffering a stroke.

Over $2,000 has been collected, but $6,000 is needed.

--

Annamarie Forte Harris in the uniform room.
 

Another partnering Millville Community Church project -- this time in the uniform room at the Army Air Field Museum

We had a blast, and, wow, if these uniforms could talk!

"Thank you to all who have served for the freedom of our country!''

-- Annamarie Forte Harris

--

--

How do they get away with something like this?

They drive around with the name on their truck, for Pete's sake. Are you telling us the elderly don't have sons or nephews to hunt down these people?

--

A long time ago, we learned not to trust anyone driving a truck with a removable magnetic sign on the side.

--

"Don't think sports today is all about the money?

"Consider this. There will be 40 college football bowl games this year.

"That means 80 teams will be involved. According to NCAA guidelines, a team should have at least 6 wins (for most teams that represents a mediocre 50 percent victories).

"To date, only 62 teams have 6 or more wins. That means 5-7 teams will be competing in bowl games. Money ... Money ... Money ... I rest my case.''

-- David Price

--

What isn't about the money?

Only volunteer work.

That's why only women and volunteers will be allowed into heaven.

--

MY KIND OF TOWN: Where, in the history of the world, has any gambler come out ahead, because the only way gambling outfits can stay in business is if you lose?

Chris Christie, porn stars and local gun shops all made this week's quiz

NJ.com's weekly news quiz is designed so you can show off just how well you know New Jersey news. Answer the questions below and then share your score in comments to see how you stack up with other NJ.com users. Do you have a perfect score in store this week? Let's find out.

 

John Shabe can be reached at jshabe@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter and find NJ.com on Facebook.

VINELAND — One of downtown Vineland's biggest event of the year will bring added festivity to the Thanksgiving weekend as the annual Main Street Vineland Holiday Parade comes to downtown Landis Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 5 p.m. Organized by Main Street Vineland, with BB&T as the major sponsor and additional sponsorship by the Cumberland County Improvement Authority,...

VINELAND -- One of downtown Vineland's biggest event of the year will bring added festivity to the Thanksgiving weekend as the annual Main Street Vineland Holiday Parade comes to downtown Landis Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 5 p.m.

Organized by Main Street Vineland, with BB&T as the major sponsor and additional sponsorship by the Cumberland County Improvement Authority, this year's parade will have the theme "Light Up the World" and will feature float and fire truck contests, as well as much more.

The parade will proceed on Landis Avenue through the downtown toward Myrtle Street and will be preceded by holiday-related performances by the Calvary Chapel Vineland Choir and members of the Vineland Regional Dance Company.

Though registration has ended, sponsor opportunities are still available.

Everyone is urged -- after the turkey, football, and Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping -- to come out and enjoy the fun.

"The parade has always been one of the focal points of our event activities and we have been busy planning it for several months," said Main Street Vineland Executive Director Russell Swanson. "We are looking forward to a great parade that will bring holiday cheer to the entire family."

Rain date for the parade is Nov. 29, at the same time.

For more information, call the Main Street Vineland office at 856-794-8653, visit the organization's website at mainstreetvineland.org. All Main Street Vineland events are subject to change without notice.

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that asks in the aftermath of the South Carolina classroom incident, 'What did we learn today, class?' — Good afternoon! —  "Soroptimist Cumberland County, Inc., dinner meeting was held Wednesday night. "Our guest speakers, Stacey Bello and her daughter, Gina, spoke about their Girl Scout troop and how our...

 

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com

Web: nj.com/ben

Cellphone: 856-237-6645

U.S. Army: RA13815980

The column that asks in the aftermath of the South Carolina classroom incident, 'What did we learn today, class?'

--

Good afternoon!

-- 

Girl Scouts speak at Soroptimist International of Cumberland County. 
 

"Soroptimist Cumberland County, Inc., dinner meeting was held Wednesday night.

"Our guest speakers, Stacey Bello and her daughter, Gina, spoke about their Girl Scout troop and how our club may be able to help the girls help the Cumberland County Homeless Shelter. 

"Francesca Impellizzeri-Spinelli did the introductions.''

-- Peggy Gentile-Van Meter

--

Mickey Mouse is 87 years old.

To Warren Robinson, he's a kid.

--

On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Cumberland County Library will have a special showing of the classic Charlie Brown cartoon, "It's a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.''

Participants who attend will recreate the characters' special time of sharing. This showing will be fun for all ages.

The first showing will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and the second showing will be 1 to 2:30 p.m. The programs are free and handicap accessible.

For more information, visit www.cclnj.org or call the library at 856-453-2210.

--

The Pittsgrove Middle School lost its only piano when a wheel fell off and the piano tipped over, causing severe damage.

The school put out an all-points bulletin, saying they are practicing for a Dec. 11 concert.

No less than 22 responses were received, with most offering to provide a piano.

Bet on the Dec. 11 concert taking place.

--

"I hope history is not about to repeat itself.

"This hysteria, political cowardice, and race baiting happened to our Japanese American citizens during WWII.

"We can never let this happen again.''

-- Resident of Upper Deerfield

--

"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands -- one for helping yourself and one for helping others.''

-- Audrey Hepburn

--

"Just a reminder if in Vineland area you can purchase tickets at the Landis Marketplace from Robin Hope for the upcoming Hot Tuna concert at the Landis Theatre scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m.''

-- Bob Rose

--

MY KIND OF TOWN: Where the strong must protect the weak when it comes to fear controlling our emotions.

I haven't received much bow and arrow news mostly because they don't have deer check in stations anymore.

 

By Jim Bolton

Bob Lacivita of Millville called to tell me about a hunting trip that he, his sons Joey and Mike and Bob Von Susskil and son Mike of Vineland had to Town Creek Outfitters in North Carolina.  They hung up a total of 10 deer that included a big 8 pointer by Mike Von Susskil, a big 7 pointer by Joey Lacivita and a 6 pointer by Mike Lacivita.  And Mike Lacivita shot a big bob cat.  They also saw a large black bear but couldn't  get a shot at it. 

A perfect hunting trip had by all.

I haven't received much bow and arrow news mostly because they don't have deer check in stations anymore.  You report your kill by mail.  So I have no way of knowing who kills what.  So, if you shoot a nice size buck - give me a call at 856-313-9347.

I'm not sure what to make of this fishing situation.  It doesn't seem fair that they are catching a variety of fish.  The big stripers are being caught all up and down the coast.  The run of big blues is just starting.  Tautog are all over the place and black sea bass are making their appearance and off shore the trollers are finding many nice size tuna.

DELAWARE BAY

But in Delaware Bay the news is not good.  I called five marina's and only had one report a big striper.  Bob at the Anchor Marina in Matt's Landing, like all other marina's, reported that the fishing was very slow.  And he only had one keeper striper for the weekend caught by Anthony Lerro of Philadelphia.  A 46 inch 39 pound that he had to go way down the bay to catch.

Two marinas had nothing to report.  Husted's said they didn't have anyone go out because of the windy conditions.

People keep asking me about the different seasons and fishing regulations since I have time remembering them all - here is the latest list I have:

Striped bass 1 fish 28 inches to less than 43 inches; 1 fish 43 inches or greater.  Open June 1st to December 31st.

Tautog -   15 inches.  November 15 to December 31st.

Summer flounder -   5 fish 18 inches.  Open May 22nd to September 26th.

Winter flounder - 2 fish 12 inches.  March 1st to December 31st.

Bluefish - 15 fish.  January 1st to December 31st.

Weakfish - 1 fish 13 inches.  January 1st to December 31st.

Black sea bass - 12.5 inches.  October 22nd to December 31st.

Black drum - 3 fish, 16 inches.

Cod - No limit

Red drum - 1 fish.  18-27 inches.

Porgy - 50 fish, 9 inches.

Haddock and Pollock -  No limit

Jim Bolton is the outdoors columnist for the South Jersey Times. He can be reached at 856-313-9347 or 22 Arbutus Ave., Millville, NJ 08332.

 

Area organizations schedule bus trips: "ICE" at Gaylord National Convention Center in Maryland and ride through Festival of Light in Watkins Park — Tuesday, Dec. 29 — Charter buses will depart at 10:30 a.m. from Ella Harris Park (across from McDonalds) to return approximately at 10:30 p.m. No coffee permitted on bus — water and dry snacks only. Trip includes transportation and admission to "ICE" at Gaylord National Convention...

 

Area organizations schedule bus trips:

"ICE" at Gaylord National Convention Center in Maryland and ride through Festival of Light in Watkins Park -- Tuesday, Dec. 29 -- Charter buses will depart at 10:30 a.m. from Ella Harris Park (across from McDonalds) to return approximately at 10:30 p.m. No coffee permitted on bus -- water and dry snacks only. Trip includes transportation and admission to "ICE" at Gaylord National Convention Center in Maryland and ending with a ride through the Festival of Light at Watkins Park. There are many choices for dinner on your own within the convention center or just outside their doors. Harrison Township Recreation has attached a link to its site on its webpage. Great family event for the holidays. It's the perfect gift for those who have everything. Cost is $76 for adults and $68 for children (11 years and under). Call 856-223-8777 or stop by the Harrison Township Recreation Office in the municipal building, 114 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill to reserve your seat.

LONGWOOD GARDENS -- Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County is sponsoring a bus trip to Longwood Gardens on Tuesday, Dec. 29.  Bus will depart from the Ramada Inn, 2216 W. Landis Ave. in Vineland, rear parking lot, at noon and arrive home at approximately 8 p.m. The cost is $45 -- includes bus fare and admission to the gardens. This makes a lovely holiday gift.  For more information or to reserve a spot, call Keiko at 856-364-9972 or Tammy at the Extension Center- 856-451-2800, ext. 1.

MACKINAC ISLAND -- The Millville Senior Center will be traveling to Mackinac Island in Michigan from Sept. 11 to 17, 2016. Bus leaves from the Millville Public Library. Guided tour of Mackinac Island by horse and carriage, 500 locks cruise in Sault Sainte Marie,  Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Colonial Michillmackinac Park, Mackinac Island Ferry ride, to name just a few of the sites you will see. Six breakfasts and four dinners included. Cost is $599 per person, double occupancy for seven days and six nights. For further information and reservations contact Sylvia Stites at 856-825-6085.

SIGHT AND SOUND THEATRE -- St. Clare of Assisi Parish will be sponsoring a trip to Sight and Sound Theatre, Lancaster, Pa. on March 30, 2016 to see 'Samson.'  Ticket price includes, show, dinner, transportation and gratuities. Adults, $100, child (4-12) $60.  For more information call Annamarie 856-952-1476 or Grace 856-371-0382. A $25 deposit is required, checks can be made payable to: St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 140 Broad St. Swedesboro, NJ 08085. Attention, Grace.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Bus trip on April 30, 2016 to Washington, D.C. to Holocaust Museum and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. White House tentative (based on approval). Trip sponsored by Wesley AME Zion Church, 204 Sunset Road in Burlington. Departure at 6 a.m. Cost is $125 (children 12 and under are $65). Price includes lunch. Payment plan available. For further information call:  Josephine Adams 609-387-1465 or Geri Fields 609-706-1444.

 

The Scoop offers tidbits of news from around Salem County and a few surprises, too.

There's no stopping Salem's Christmas parade plans. Even if Broadway is still torn up for the downtown beautification project, parade organizers vow that won't stop the holiday march. This year's parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. Participants are still being encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. Bands, floats, dance groups, school groups, fire companies, owners of antique vehicles, Scouts and community groups are all encouraged to take part. As usual, we expect a special visitor -- Santa -- to make an appearance. To register, or for more information on the event, contact the parade committee via Facebook. Or contact Pam or Sherry at 856-935-0600 or via email at salemoaktitle@gmail.com.

--

Yes, we see progress in the Broadway beautification project. Some of the enhanced crosswalks are taking shape -- poured cement formed to look like bricks.

--

If the cones are still here for the big parade, maybe paint them green. It will look like a mini Christmas tree forest

--

The kind of spirit that helps a city make a comeback was on display at Salem City Council Monday night. Council honored numerous community volunteers -- individuals, school groups, religious groups and community groups -- for their efforts to make their city a better place to live.

--

Big honors for the Salem County Prosecutor's Office and the Salem County Sheriff's Office.

--

Plans on tap for expansion at the Salem County Landfill in Alloway Township.

--

Thanksgiving is closing in, but don't forget about the General Election. It may not be over. The votes from Nov. 3 have been certified but a countywide recount is set to begin Monday. Only seven votes separate certified winner Melissa DeCastro and Democrat Charlie Hassler for one of the open seats on the freeholder board.

--

Cumberland County's prosecutor announced this week that the tip411 crime tip texting service was expanding countywide. Salem County rolled out a countywide tip411 system this summer. We hear there have been good results.

South Jersey Times may be reached at news@southjerseymedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @theSJTimes. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

The Cumberland Regional High School (CRHS) Drama Guild will present the 2015 fall play, "Makin' It" by Cynthia Mercati, on Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the CRHS Performing Arts Center, 90 Silver Lake Road, Bridgeton. The play highlights ordinary high school students coming to understand their own inner difficulties and how they are all the same in their...

The Cumberland Regional High School (CRHS) Drama Guild will present the 2015 fall play, "Makin' It" by Cynthia Mercati, on Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the CRHS Performing Arts Center, 90 Silver Lake Road, Bridgeton.

The play highlights ordinary high school students coming to understand their own inner difficulties and how they are all the same in their search to understand and accept themselves as they strive to make it through high school.

The production showcases the talents of more than 30 CRHS student performers.

Tickets are $8 for general admission and $5 for children/students with ID. CRHS thanks the community for supporting the arts at Cumberland Regional.

 

Here's your chance to order poinsettias in time for the holidays. These beautiful holiday flowers, from Lucas Greenhouses, are available in a variety of colors. Prices range from $5, $7 or $20 depending on the number of blooms. All proceeds will benefit the Cumberland County 4-H Leader Association. The deadline for ordering is Nov. 24. To request an order...

Here's your chance to order poinsettias in time for the holidays. These beautiful holiday flowers, from Lucas Greenhouses, are available in a variety of colors. Prices range from $5, $7 or $20 depending on the number of blooms. All proceeds will benefit the Cumberland County 4-H Leader Association.

The deadline for ordering is Nov. 24. To request an order form or additional information call the 4-H Office 856-451-2800, Ext. 3

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. 

 

The Hallmark Channel may have jumped the gun a bit by starting Christmas movies way before Thanksgiving, but for many of us, the holiday themed shows are a big part of the celebration. With that in mind, this year's theme for Bridgeton's annual Festival of Lights is "Hollywood of the Holidays." This event is extended to three nights —...

The Hallmark Channel may have jumped the gun a bit by starting Christmas movies way before Thanksgiving, but for many of us, the holiday themed shows are a big part of the celebration. With that in mind, this year's theme for Bridgeton's annual Festival of Lights is "Hollywood of the Holidays."

This event is extended to three nights -- Thursday, Dec. 3 to Saturday Dec. 5, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Several groups have chosen a favorite holiday movie and will decorate an area of the zoo around a character(s) or scene from the show.

There will be food available for purchase, along with a free craft for the kids (while supplies last). Rumor has it that Santa plans to pay a visit. Karaoke lovers can showcase their "talent" as they sing a favorite holiday song. People also can again participate in the animal gift drive.  A wish list may be obtained at cityofbridgeton.com.

Festival of Lights is made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders through the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

For more information, contact Bridgeton Recreation at 856-453-1675.

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says the churches are more than doing their part in the City of Bridgeton when it comes to helping the homeless, the needy and kids growing up in violence. — Good afternoon! — It may have been a rotten day outside, yesterday but it wasn't a foot of...

 

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com

Web: nj.com/ben

Cellphone: 856-237-6645

U.S. Army: RA13815980

The column that says the churches are more than doing their part in the City of Bridgeton when it comes to helping the homeless, the needy and kids growing up in violence.

--

Good afternoon!

--

It may have been a rotten day outside, yesterday but it wasn't a foot of snow, an inch of ice or gale winds, so maybe we're getting a little spoiled by the nice fall.

--

Let's talk Bridgeton churches.

Let's talk Union Baptist Temple letting kids use their Alms Center to play basketball, not to mention all they do for students and their studies.

Let's talk Bethany Grace Community Church, which has fed, clothed and housed the needy since Mayor Albert Kelly first mentioned the words "Code Blue.''

Let's talk St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, not only one of the creators of Code Blue, but going way beyond the call of duty by hosting a half-dozen healing programs for the needy.

Needy doesn't always mean cold and hungry. It also means the causes that lead up to such an end.

There is St. Teresa's, home for a daily lunch program for over a decade.

There is 40 Bank St., a place you can go to not only worship, but also get on the road to becoming drug free.

Without the five Presbyterian churches working together, there would be no ReviveSJ and help for kids at Bridgeton Villas and the rebirth of Johnson Reeves Playground.

--

But it's not enough.

Communities riddled by poverty with heroin as seemingly their only escape have to throw off the shackles of hopelessness and develop their own leaders.

And that leadership has to come from the young just starting out.

--

Wonderful news.

Augie has been found.

Augie, a 3-year-old brindle Plott hound, and his daddy, Anthony Napoli, from New York, were on a delivery job in Buena Vista Township. Anthony was out of the vehicle, in back of the trailer and Augie saw some deer and jumped out the window and ran after them.

Augie was a rescue. He was horribly abused. Anthony found him in a shelter and adopted him. They bonded and were best friends.

Anthony stayed here, sleeping in his truck, searching day and night for Augie with many people volunteering to help search and posting fliers. He was not leaving until his Augie was back with him.

Finally, eight days later, two ladies at the Buena Vista campground saw a dog that looked like Augie. They called his name and he took off into the woods.

They called Anthony and he got there as fast as he could.

The ladies cooked bacon (for the smell to bring Augie out) and Anthony whistled his special whistle that Augie knew. He turned around and put his hand on the door handle to his truck and opened the door and was pushed or tackled by who else, but Augie.

Augie knew that whistle and knew his daddy was there and came running as fast as he could. He lost weight from being lost eight days in the woods, is cut up and was loaded with ticks, but he is safe.

He is back with his daddy.

A happy ending to this "tail." Wish they all had happy endings.

-- Gail Ward

--

A gym open on Thanksgiving Day?

We're finally getting serious..

Vineland YMCA members may also want to come to the facility for some healthy exercising on Thanksgiving Day.

The Family Fitness Center and Milam Multipurpose Center will be open from 7 a.m. to noon for members, and the Kontes Pool will be open from 9 to 11:45 a.m.

And the day after?

If you will be looking for a way to burn off some of the calories from Thanksgiving feasting, come to the YMCA of Vineland's free "Turkey Burner."

On Friday, Nov. 27, the day after the big dinner, the community is invited to get exercise and have some fun at this annual event. 

Special "Turkey Burner" classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and range from Zumba to yoga. Space is limited, so anyone interested is encouraged to call the YMCA at 856-691-0030 to register.

The "Turkey Burner" free community class schedule is:

* 8 to 9 a.m. -- Spinning

* 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. -- Cardio Kickboxing

* 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  -- Zumba

* 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -- Yoga

Participants may register for any of these sessions as they pump off the pie and sweat off the sweets.

--

MY KIND OF TOWN: Where, on average, that's 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat to burn off.

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben  Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says polls have proven worthless in politics over the years, sometimes skewered to favor the thoughts of the people making them, but surveys to find out how a community can better itself can be gold. — Good evening! —  If you don't take your dog off the chain...

 

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com

Web: nj.com/ben 

Cellphone: 856-237-6645

U.S. Army: RA13815980

The column that says polls have proven worthless in politics over the years, sometimes skewered to favor the thoughts of the people making them, but surveys to find out how a community can better itself can be gold.

--

Good evening!

-- 

If you don't take your dog off the chain for regular runs in a safe place, you need to be chained for a week.

--

The Department of Education identified 1,301,239 homeless children and youth in the 2013-2014 school year, a 3.4 percent increase from the 2012-2013 school year. 

HUD's Annual Homeless Assessment Report Part I reported 127,787 homeless children under age 18 in the United States in January, a 5.8 percent decrease from 2014.

Who do you believe?

-- 

The Cumberland County College Jazz Ensemble and Wind Symphony announce their area holiday performance schedule to get you in the holiday spirit!

Sunday, Dec. 6 -- Cumberland County College Concert at Guaracini Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m.

The program also includes selections from the  Cumberland County Chorus and Gospel Club. Tickets are free, but you must call the box office to reserve at 856-692-8499.

* Wednesday, Dec. 9 -- Vineland Veterans Home at  7 p.m. 

* Wednesday, Dec. 16 -- Holiday Shopping Concert at the Cumberland Mall at 7 p.m.

* Friday, Dec. 18 -- Inspira Senior Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. 

--

At the Cumberland County Library: 

* Nov. 23, 6 to 7 p.m.

Chocolate Bingo Family Fun Night! 

It's that time for chocolate candy bar bingo! Bring a candy bar and participate in trying to win the jackpot! 

* Nov. 24, 6 to 7 p.m.

Create a Harvest Centerpiece.

Crafters can come and make a centerpiece for the Harvest Celebration.  

--

Prayers for Shep in Greenwich.  

-- 

The Cumberlads in 2013. Can you spot Ron Vinick and Dave Hitchner?
  

Men who love to sing, The Cumberlads, are seeking additional members.

The "Lads"  enjoy singing for those people who are unable to attend concerts outside of their facilities. The chorus has done several concerts free of charge however, we do take donations.

They have performed at Spring Oaks Assisted Living, Vineland; Baker House Assisted Living, Vineland; Health South Rehabilitation Hospital, Vineland; Genesis Assisted Living, Millville; Maurice House Assisted Living, Millville; Lincoln Speciality Care Center, Vineland; Dividing Creek Union Hall, Dividing Creek. The "Lads" have done many concerts free, however they do take donations.

-- 

The 10th annual "Remember Me" National Children's Candle Lighting Ceremony will again be held in the city of Millville on Sunday, Dec. 13.

The evening vigil will begin at 6 o'clock at the Millville American Legion, 220 Buck St.

"Remember Me" is a national ceremony held on the second Sunday of December for parents to remember the lost of their child through death. 

Anyone wishing to enter their child's name and photo to be remembered this year, can do so, by contacting Dawn Beebe, DBeebe927@aol.com or Samantha Cruz, Samantha.Cruz@millvillenj.gov or call 856-825-7000, ext. 7394.

You do not need to be a resident of Millville to participate. For more information please call the Millville Recreation Department at 856-825-7000, ext. 7394.

-- 

MY KIND OF TOWN: Where we can all help Shep by taking turns keeping him occupied day and night for four weeks.