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  • Snips of hair here and there 

    by Kristi Funderburk on June 22nd, 2010 | Comment

    By Alex Harcharek Daily Journal Staff Writer

    With a few snips of the scissors, educators at Petway Elementary School taught students a valuable lesson about charity and giving back.

    Principal Jennifer Frederico challenged students in March, shortly after the Read Across America celebration, to log 4,000 hours of reading over the course of [...]

     
  • Sharing the Web 

    by Kristi Funderburk on May 4th, 2010 | Comment

    The Vineland School District and Cumberland County College recently partnered to provide a backup plan in case either of systems break down, Steve Dantinne, supervisor of technology for the Vineland school district, said recently.

    “The college’s and the school district’s Internet fibers are connected. So CCC’s Internet connection serves as a backup for the school [...]

     
  • BounceMania hits Vineland 

    by Kristi Funderburk on April 5th, 2010 | Comment

    A sea of inflatables will cover a floor of artificial turf at Canlan Ice Sports on Industrial Way until mid-August.

    In the summer, Canlan takes the ice down from one rink and places turf for indoor sports leagues, said Eddie Hawkins, sales and programs manager. Now that rink will also be home to BounceMania.

    Open [...]

     
  • Boys and Girls Club gets $5,000 donation 

    by Kristi Funderburk on February 16th, 2010 | Comment

    The charitable foundation under BJ's Wholesale Club recently donated $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Vineland, according to a news release.

    “BJ’s Charitable Foundation is proud to give back to local nonprofits like the Boys & Girls Club of Vineland, who provide vital assistance within our community throughout the year,” said Jessica Newman, [...]

     
  • Scholarships offered to student leaders 

    by Kristi Funderburk on February 16th, 2010 | Comment

    The Bank of America Charitable Foundation seeks applicants for its Student Leaders Award. The award is part of the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, which recognizes and rewards service and leadership by organizations, individuals and students.

    Applications are due by Wednesday and can be submitted online.

    Bank of America will recognize five high school juniors [...]

     
  • February means free foot care for kids 

    by Kristi Funderburk on February 2nd, 2010 | Comment

    The office of Dr. Ronald Markizon, Dr. Jimmy Trang, & Dr. Jacob Fassman wants local kids to be light on their feet this Valentine's Day.

    During February, the doctors at Foot Care Centers are offering a free foot exam and consultation to any child as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    [...]

     
  • Sweet Life bakes pies to help Haiti 

    by Kristi Funderburk on January 22nd, 2010 | Comment

    The owners of The Sweet Life Bakery always celebrate National Pie Day on Saturday, but Stephen Wilson and Jill McClennen thought they would turn this year’s celebration into a fundraiser.

    The shop set a goal to sell 50 pies and send all proceeds to the World Food Programme, a United Nations humanitarian agency that fights [...]

     
  • Questions loom of Loyle Lanes blaze 

    by Kristi Funderburk on January 13th, 2010 | Comment

    Staff photo/John W. Carr

    In the aftermath of a devastating fire that destroyed the city's only and well-loved bowling alley, the owners of Loyles Lanes decided to rebuild within 24 hours of the first flame.

    But it could take weeks, even months, for investigators to determine what caused the fire that was deemed the city's largest in years.

    Arson investigators were [...]

     
  • Local dealership announces closure 

    by Kristi Funderburk on December 30th, 2009 | Comment

    File photo.

    The Matt Blatt Auto Dealership will close its Delsea Drive branch on Jan. 31 after 10 years, owner Roy Greenblatt said Tuesday.

    The Vineland location will be consolidated starting Thursday with the dealership's sister locations in Egg Harbor Township and Glassboro.

    But some employees will remain in the Vineland facility through Jan. 31 to assist [...]

     
  • Fresh Italian desserts, here 

    by Kristi Funderburk on November 4th, 2009 | Comment

    In the mood for something Italian?

    Giovanni's Italian Amerian Deli is selling cannolis for $1.95. And they are filled fresh upon ordering.

    Call for menu information at (856) 692-0459.

     
  • PathStone readies young people for jobs 

    by Kristi Funderburk on October 26th, 2009 | Comment

    PathStone offers free educational support, training and employment opportunities through its HYPE, Helping Youth Prepare for Employment, program.

    To be eligible, participants must be a Cumberland County resident, high school dropout, unemployed, age 18 to 21 and have low income.

    Services available include: GED/basic skills tutoring and referrals; work maturity training; career planning; employment experience; [...]

     
  • vineland_nj_Freecycle 

    by Vickie Moderator of the vineland_nj_Freecycle™ on October 12th, 2009 | Comment

    Here is a description of a new local movement, written by Vickie, the group outreach assistance volunteer moderator for the vineland_nj_Freecycle.

    Freecycle is a grassroots nonprofit ecological movement made up of people who are giving and receiving free stuff right in their own communities.

    There are literally thousands of volunteers who represent the passion and [...]

     
  • City plans fourth industrial park 

    by Kristi Funderburk on September 5th, 2009 | Comment

    joe moore

    The city is in line for a multimillion-dollar federal grant that will allow it to build a fourth industrial park and eventually add jobs, James Lelli, Vineland's economic development director, told DJ Staff Writer Kristi Funderburk.

    U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced Friday Vineland would get a $3.5 million Economic Development Administration grant to build [...]

     
  • Martini Shoes hosts Second Friday art show 

    by Kristi Funderburk on September 3rd, 2009 | Comment

    Martini Shoes, 613-A Landis Ave., Vineland, will host its Second Friday Art Show from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11.

    The featured artists are Judy Miller, Sue Mounier, Shirley Mazzi, Paula Pagluighi, Carole Ward, Lynn Martini and Tyler Cheli. The show will also feature the photography of Gail Lorenzini.

    There will also be refreshments and [...]

     
  • Time Out bar closing, theater eyes liquor license 

    by Kristi Funderburk on September 3rd, 2009 | Comment

    time out glenn

    Time Out is on its way out of the city, city officials said.

    The local Urban Enterprise Zone is foreclosing on Time Out Sports Club & Grill because the Landis Avenue restaurant is behind in its payments, Sandy Forosisky, the city's redevelopment director, told DJ Staff Writer Kristi Funderburk.

    Forosisky said the eatery, on the [...]

     
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