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  • Christmas with Vineland Historical & Antiquarian Society 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 30th, 2009 | Comment

    Vineland Historical & Antiquarian Society, 108 S. Seventh St., Vineland, invites the community to an open house and Christmas celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.

    The event will feature museum tours plus free cookies, hot cocoa and Vineland coloring and activity books for the children.

    There will also be [...]

     
  • Donate to Toys for Tots 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 30th, 2009 | Comment

    The new owners of Ramada Inn are sponsoring a toy drive and breakfast with Santa Clause in conjunction with the Semper Marines Detachment #205 for their Toys for Tots - U.S. Marine Corps. Reserve drive.

    All proceeds, cash and gifts, will go to the Semper Marines toy drive.

    Ramada Vineland, located at 2216 W. [...]

     
  • Two pit bulls costing city $16,000 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 30th, 2009 | Comment

    pit bulls submitted

    The Cumberland County SPCA is holding two pit bulls it seized from a Vineland home, but it's costing the city thousands to keep these animals that were once deemed dangerous. Excerpts of DJ Staffer Deborah Marko's story is below. Read the whole story

    here.

    The shelter bill over the past two years [...]

     
  • Cumberland Christian hosts Christmas Gift Shop 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 30th, 2009 | Comment

    Cumberland Christian School is holding its annual Christmas Gift Shop on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 5.

    School officials urge to you come on out and enjoy a food court, including a Friday night dinner and Saturday morning pancake breakfast; a bake Shop, featuring homemade baked goods and food items; a Kidz Korner of activities and crafts; and Christmas [...]

     
  • Thanksgiving 101: Last-minute gravy 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 27th, 2009 | Comment

    File photo/Gannett

    Everything's ready, except the gravy.

    The DJ Living staff weighs in on how to make a quick gravy.

    Melt 3 tablespoons melted butter; whisk in 3 tablespoons flour. Place turkey roasting pan, with drippings, on a burner over medium-high heat; pour 1 cup red or white wine or stock into pan and cook, scraping up [...]

     
  • Join this Zumbathon 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 26th, 2009 | Comment

    A “Zumbathon” to benefit the D’Ippolito Elementary School Drama Club will be held Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon in the school gym.

    The school is located at 1578 N. Valley Ave.

    A “Zumbathon” to benefit the D’Ippolito Elementary School Drama Club will be held Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon in the [...]

     
  • Former officer talks on racial profiling 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 26th, 2009 | Comment

    Retired police officer Brian Wheeler recently spoke to Terry Kuhnreich’s Search for Conscience class at VHS South.  Mr. Wheeler served on the Bridgeton police force for 29 years and also worked as a manager for security upon retirement. He spoke to the students about racial profiling and the unfortunate tragedy at Fort Hood. Submitted photo.

    Retired police officer Brian Wheeler recently spoke to Terry Kuhnreich’s Search for Conscience class at Vineland High School South.

    Wheeler served on the Bridgeton police force for 29 years and also worked as a manager for security upon retirement. He spoke to the students about racial profiling and the unfortunate tragedy at Fort Hood.

    Wheeler [...]

     
  • Happy Thanksgiving! 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 26th, 2009 | Comment

    Staff photo/Charles Olson

    Happy Turkey Day! Hopefully you'll enjoy your dishes as much as the Bishop Schad Regional School did at their Tuesday Thanksgiving feast.

    Whether you need help with your meal, want to know what to do with the leftovers, or just need a reason to get out of the house for a while, The Daily Journal [...]

     
  • VHS raises $1,100 for American Diabetes Association 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 25th, 2009 | Comment

    Roughly 65 Vineland High School students braved two hours of early morning chill and mist on today to raise more than $1,100 in an American Diabetes Association School Walk for Diabetes, John Sbrana, school district spokesman, said.

    Jessica Harris was the top fund raiser with $100 in donations. Another student, Craig Gerson, was a close [...]

     
  • Soldier pays visit to Rossi School 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 25th, 2009 | Comment

    Sgt. Duda addresses eighth grade students at Rossi School.

    U.S. Army Staff Sergeant William Duda, home on a short leave from duty in Kuwait, was a guest speaker this week at Rossi School, where his brother, Keith Santini, is an eighth grade student.

    During his presentation, Sgt. Duda shared photographs and video images from the Middle East. 

    Duda also visited the classroom of Linda Christopher [...]

     
  • Laurel Lake family needs help 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 25th, 2009 | Comment

    Staff photo/Cody Glenn

    Looking for someone to help this holiday season? Even the small things are appreciated when a family really needs it.

    Samantha Carangi's wish list is small.

    The 23-year-old prefers to count her family's blessings.

    They live in a Laurel Lake mobile home, owned by a landlord who kindly turns a blind eye when the rent [...]

     
  • Local grad heads to big leagues 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 23rd, 2009 | Comment

    Darren Ford

    When spring training starts up again, Vineland residents will have its star to watch since VHS grad Darren Ford joined the San Fran Giants' roster.

    Being a "lot man" at a car dealership isn't necessarily glamorous, but that's not what Darren Ford was looking for in a winter job.

    Since early October, Ford has dutifully [...]

     
  • Vineland wins Academic Bowl 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 23rd, 2009 | Comment

    Staff photo/Cody Glenn

    In a battle of the brains, Vineland High took all.

    Vineland's team won Saturday morning's 11th annual Academic Bowl at the VHS South auditorium, 101-48 bringing its overall record to 6-4-1.

    The Vineland team, coached by Vicki Volpe, started pulling away early in the contest and by halftime had mounted a 49-20 lead that was [...]

     
  • Fuel House welcomes Fran Smith Jr. 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 23rd, 2009 | Comment

    The Fuel House Concert Series was recently extended through April with more bands.

    The newest additions include Vance Gilbert on Saturday, Feb. 6, John Flynn on Saturday, March 20, and The Kennedys on Saturday, April 10, according to series organizer Bob Rose.

    According to Rose, Gilbert is a highly entertaining performer in that he incorporates songs, [...]

     
  • Thanksgiving 101: A few tips 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 23rd, 2009 | Comment

    Thanksgiving is less than a week away.

    Here's some last-minute tips to keep in mind this week:

    Heat up your plates

    Stack oven-safe plates in the stove at 200 degrees before setting the table. That will keep food hot longer once it hits the plate. You can also warm up your stoneware, which is ideal to [...]

     
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