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  • Millville superintendent goes back to school 

    by Kristi Funderburk on September 2nd, 2010 | Comment

    New Superintendent David Gentile started his education career in the Millville school district in 1998. Staff photo/Craig Matthews

    By JOEL LANDAU Staff Writer

    MILLVILLE - The former Holly Heights teacher had no problem finding his old classroom.

    David Gentile, the new superintendent of the Millville school district, paid a visit to his old school Monday where he started his career in education in 1998. The official walked right through the front door and [...]

     
  • VHS Tennis hosts benefit for Dream Foundation 

    by Kristi Funderburk on September 1st, 2010 | Comment

    The Vineland High School Girls Tennis Team is holding a car wash to benefit the "Dream Foundation" on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial School, 424 S. Main Road.

    Cost is $5 for cars and $6 for sport utility vehicles.

    The event is one of several community service projects [...]

     
  • Summer’s end marks music’s start 

    by Kristi Funderburk on September 1st, 2010 | Comment

    Staff photo/Charles J. Olson

    By DEBORAH M. MARKO Daily Journal Staff Writer

    VINELAND -- Wrapping up a two-week summer camp, Diane Severino was sentimentally aware she had hit one of the first "lasts" of her senior year.

    (See the photo galleries here.)

    "I'm so depressed I have to leave," she sobbed to her 45 fellow Vineland High [...]

     
  • Comedian Paul Venier takes stage for VHS baseball fundraiser 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 31st, 2010 | Comment

    The Vineland High School Baseball Parent Association is sponsoring a Buffet Dinner/Comedy Night with comedian Paul Venier on Saturday, Oct.30 at Buena Tavern, located on 1256 Harding Highway. 

    Dinner is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the two-hour comedy show will begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person.

    For tickets, contact Karen Malatesta [...]

     
  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters plans backpack collection 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 30th, 2010 | Comment

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties has partnered with The Cosmopolitan Restaurant for a backpack collection campaign for students in local schools, Arianne Hegeman, BBBS vice president of programs, said.

    Names of children in need are still available at the restaurant at the Big Brothers Big Sisters display in the foyer. General donations [...]

     
  • VHS scrimmages against Bridgeton 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 25th, 2010 | Comment

    By TOM MCGURK Daily Journal Staff Writer

    VINELAND -- As far as first scrimmages go, the Vineland High School football team appeared to make some strides on Tuesday.

    The Fighting Clan moved the ball with some success under the return to the Wing-T offense, made some big hits and forced turnovers with their 4-4 defense [...]

     
  • Charter School takes old Adult Ed. spot 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 25th, 2010 | Comment

    By DEBORAH M. MARKO Daily Journal Staff Writer

    VINELAND -- It was a sign of the times.

    Vineland Charter School Board of Trustees President Gary Stanker prepared a notice for the front door of 610 E. Montrose St. informing the public "This is now the Vineland Public Charter School. Adult School no longer here!"

    But [...]

     
  • Teachers, too, undergo orientation 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 19th, 2010 | Comment

    Thirty-three new teachers and 18 mid-year hires begin three days of orientation on Monday, Aug. 23 at the Vineland Board of Education Administration building on Plum Street, according to district spokesman John Sbrana.

    The group will begin their training on Monday with an introduction from Superintendent Dr. Maryann Banks.

    The first two days of the [...]

     
  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters hosts information session 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 18th, 2010 | Comment

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties will host a “Little Moments Session” on Wednesday, Sept. 1 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at their office on Landis Avenue (near Spring Road) in Vineland.

    The session is an informal one-hour luncheon designed to educate the community about the work that is done at Big Brothers [...]

     
  • Reading encouraged during Banned Books Week 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 18th, 2010 | Comment

    Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., celebrates the freedom to read with a display of books during September on the main floor commemorating Banned Books Week, Sept. 25 through Oct. 2, a national celebration of the freedom to read.

    The display will feature books that have been challenged or banned. It was launched in [...]

     
  • South Vineland remains unbeaten in playoff series 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 17th, 2010 | Comment

    From The Daily Journal's staff reports

    BANGOR, Maine — The South Vineland Senior League team pulled out a thrilling 9-8 win in 10 innings over West University, Texas to remain unbeaten in pool play at the World Series.

    South Vineland (2-0) will play the host team Bangor (2-0) in Wednesday's game at 5 p.m.

    In [...]

     
  • Have electronics to recycle? Go to the library 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 17th, 2010 | Comment

    The Cumberland County Improvement Authority will accept small electronics for recycling from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave.

    Only small electronics will be accepted including computers, monitors, cell phones, house phones, laptops, keyboards, radios, VCRs, MP3 players/iPods, headphones, batteries and wire. Television sets measuring [...]

     
  • Local church helps build Habitat home 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 17th, 2010 | Comment

    Youth group members of the Inglesia de Dios Pentacostal Church of Vineland spent thier weekend volunteering for Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity, according to Victoria Lods, Habitat's executive director.

    The group of nine worked at the CCHFH 719 E. Plum St. jobsite with the Zambrana family, the future homeowners. As the group completed some of the [...]

     
  • D’Ippolito to host kindergarten social 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 16th, 2010 | Comment

    Kindergarten students who will be attending D’Ippolito Elementary School in September and their parents are invited to attend a "Kindergarten Social" at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the school, 1578 North Valley Avenue.

    The event will be held in the school cafeteria.

    "We are delighted to have this opportunity to welcome our new students [...]

     
  • Barbecue planned for Merrywood campers, alum 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 16th, 2010 | Comment

    The YMCA of Vineland’s Camp Merrywood will host a party Thursday for current and past campers and their families.

    This Camper and Alumni Barbecue will held at the camp at 1249 Jesse Bridge Rd. in Pittsgrove. It begins at 5 p.m. and is free, but advance registration is required.

    To register, call the Y at [...]

     
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