175 S. Main Road & 1234 W. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 856.690.1234Se Habla EspaolCapitalBankNJ.comOur Focus Is You.Nember FDICInterest rate may vary. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without previous notice. Fees may reduce earnings.FEE-FREE CHECKINGWith InterestFREE ATM Transactions FREE ChecksVOLUME4 | ISSUE48 | JANUARY11, 2012CONNECT I NGYOU TOVI NEL AND. WEEKLY.INSIDE: HEALTH & FITNESS NUTRITION TALK FAME AND FORTUNE AT THE RAIL JOHN BIRCH IN VINELANDMore Fitness Tips{ BY RYAN DINGER }For years, youve made the same New Years resolution to get inshape, only to change your lifestyle for a few weeks before fallingback into the same bad habits that have plagued you for as long asyou can remember.Youve heard all the tips, and tried all the diets, but nothingseems to stick. Fortunately, it is never too late to get in shape, andthere are some diet and exercise tips out there that you may nothave heard before.This is the second part of a two-part series. Last week, we out-lined the first five outside-of-the-box health and fitness tips tohelp you on your path to overall fitness. As promised, here are thefinal five tips, all of which focus on the non-typical ideas aboutgetting in shape. If you missed last weeks tips, they can be foundonline at www.grapevinenewspaper.com, in the archives section.5) PACE YOURSELFPerhaps the biggest mistake someone can make when incorpo-rating a new workout routine or diet into their daily lifestyle ispushing themselves too hard, too early. When it comes to workingout, if youve been living a sedentary lifestyle for an extendedperiod of time, allowing your muscles to soften and your joints tostiffen, youre not going to be able to exercise like a fitness guruwhen you first start out.A lot of people make a New Years resolution to change theirThe YMCA is working on the premise that good health and fitness habitswill stick if started early. {BY STEPHANIE FARRELL }Continued on page 2Continued on page 8Calling All 7th GradersCLASSIFIEDSPage23First stop this week was the Fitness Center where the kids all got onellipticals or treadmills or the rock climbing wall. Front row: SamariaWicks and Emily Rivera on the ellipitical. PHOTO BY STEPHANIE FARRELLAlmost all of our experts mentioned active family time as a way toset a great example for your kids and get yourself in shape as well.Saturday night they get the place tothemselves for free. The YMCAsdoors normally close at 6 p.m. onSaturday night, but from October to June,they re-open a half an hour laterbut onlyfor those who are in the middle of middleschool, 7th graders.The kids are allowed to come in. Weopen the pool, the fitness center, we haveFussball, Ping Pong, games in the gym. Welet them control the evening. They get tocall the shots when theyre here, says CaraMessore, YMCA Community ProgramCoordinator.The 7th Grade Initiative is in its secondyear at the YMCA of Vineland.A couple Ys in North Jersey and Phillyhad implemented it and we heard aboutthe program through the NJ State Allianceof Ys. Tom Merighi, our Board president, isreally passionate about it because it is agreat program for the community.This past Saturday, Hannah Piatt talks tothe kids about their holidays and how theyare doing in school. In the fitness center,her gym instructor role comes out and sheis part cheerleader, part personal trainer,encouraging the kids to reach their goalson the equipment. It is a relaxed atmos-phere. They move to the gym for a game ofkickball. The kids hang out after the gameand enjoy popcorn and dried strawberries.Grapevine 1-7 011112-de:Layout 11/9/1210:08 PMPage 1{STAFF}MIKEEPIFANIOEditor & PublisherDEBORAHA. EINManaging EditorGAILEPIFANIOControllerSHERRYMUNYANAdvertising ExecutiveMARIE HALPIN-GALLO Advertising ExecutiveTRACYBUSCHAMGraphic DesignerRYANDINGEREditorial/Sales AssistantThe Grapevine907 N. Main Rd. Vineland, NJ 08361PHONE: 856-457-7815 FAX: 856-457-7816EMAIL: letters@grapevinenewspaper.comWEB: www.grapevinenewspaper.comThe Grapevine is published on Wednesdays byGrapevine News Corp. Copyright 2012. Allrights reserved.{CONTENTS}{2}thegrapevine|JANUARY11,20121 Calling All 7th GradersThe YMCA opens up for seventhgraders only on Saturday nights.STEPHANIE FARRELL1 More Fitness TipsContinuing our countdown of little-known tips to health and fitness.RYAN DINGER3, 4 Faces in the News6 Community Calendar16 Young John BirchVineland was home to this well-known figure of the 20th century.VINCE FARINACCIO17 DINING OUT LISTINGS18 Crossword19 Fun, Tasty Start to 2012Try the sandwiches of the year.TODD NOON20 Entertainment21 In Our Schools22 REAL ESTATE23 CLASSIFIEDSWhy just for 7th graders?"Studies have been done that showedthat in 7th grade risk factors come intoplay," says Messore. The studies indicatethat this is turning point year, when kidsmay break away from parents and turn tonegative influences like drugs and drinking."The idea was to create somethingspecifically for this age group, to give themopportunities to work out, have a nightout, stay out of trouble, but also have someindependence." Messore says there are fivestaff members along with herself. "Weincorporate exercise, moving and talkingabout positive things, how they are doingin school. We are trying to be positive peo-ple in their life, away from home and fromschool, positive mentors."Kelsey DeMatte, who attended last yearsays, I went the first week and then almostevery week after that." Some of the activi-ties she remembers are hockey, football,basketball, dodgeball, and kickball in thegym. You could go in the fitness centerand use the treadmill, rowing machine orgo upstairs in the Riggins Room for airhockey or Ping Pong. You could pick whereyoud like to go. There was swimming, apool party, Olympics, water polo or goofyraces. She enjoyed the free snacks at the YCaf as well. It was always somethinggood. Kelsey misses the program. It wasa lot of fun.Her mom appreciated the program forher. It was great that it was a free pro-gram, says Lori DeMatte. You could gowhenever you wanted to. Kelsey wasalways excited about going. She wouldpress us to be on time, getting there asoften as she could. DeMatte liked thatthere was a mix of activities. A lot of regu-lar kids kept coming. She says that Kelsey,who swims, was not really going for physi-cal fitness, but to meet up with friends shehad gotten to know there and to have fun.She loved it and we could not be happierwith the program. DeMatte thinks it waswell-suited for the age group. There wassupervision, but the staff made it fun andencouraging, not restrictive.Last year the program had almost 100students registered and about 30 kids cameeach week. So far this year the attendanceis lower and they are hoping to get theword out.We are encouraging parents and kids tospread the word, to bring their friends.There is only a registration form to fill outwith contact information and acknowledg-ing the code of conduct. They can regis-ter and come in on the same night, saysMessore. The kids then receive a specialtymembership. The program also does notrequire regular attendance. The more kidswe have, the more fun it is. We can playmore games and have contests.We have great staff. They are all 20-something year olds who give up theirSaturday nights to be here with the kids.Messore says that sponsors make theprogram possible. Our major sponsor isthe United Way. We received a three-yeargrant for $10,000 each year. She is alsothinking of a few fundraisers. The pro-gram is unique so we are looking forunique ways to raise money. Messore ismost encouraged by seeing the kidsbecome more comfortable. They are excit-ed to come. They get a little more confi-dent each week. ISEVENTH GRADEContinued from coverOn Saturday nights, seventh graders call the shots at the YMCA. On a recent Saturday night, kick ball waswhat they wanted to play. Pictured are Tyler Day, Darcy Tarquinio, Daniel Farrell, Enrique Sanchez, EmilyRivera and Isaiah White (sitting).Grapevine 1-7 011112-de:Layout 11/9/1210:08 PMPage 2Defoor and Parks Big Dogs at Dog Tag InvitationalThe Dog Tag Invitational attracted over260 swimmers from the South Jerseyarea for some fast swimming at theYMCA of Vineland. The Seal swimmersachieved many personal best accomplish-ments. Coach DeMatte reported that theteam had 183 personal best times comingoff a meet with 100 best times. AnthonySantoro qualified for the SunkissedInvitational Meet in North Carolina for thefirst time and many others made qualify-ing times for the New Jersey Silver andState meets. The competition at thismeet brought out the best in all theswimmers that attended, as this meetcontinues to grow and attract swimmers.Each week Coach DeMatte focuses onthe swimmers that work hard at practice,and in return, swim personal best times.This past week swimmers with 3 best times that have demonstrated commitment atpractice include: Julian Allan, Glyza Canovas, Andi Chocko, Jack Chocko, MiguelColon, Denise Dimapilis, Rory Dralle, Amanda Hullihen, Carli Hullihen, Allison Lowry,Melissa Lowry, Geno Mainiero, Marta Jajewski, Erin Miller, Zoe Munoz, ElizabethNealis, Philip Nayda, Anthony Santoro, Jonathan Price, Kayla Prato, Kyle Slusarczyk,Julia Smith, Allie Teneberg, and Nicole Wolkowicz.Gina DeFoor and Eddie Parks hold the Big Dog trophy that will rotate each year to thewinning team and individual.2010 Align Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Invisalign Teen and Invisalignare trademarks or registered trademarks of Align Technology, Inc.Take the free Self Assessment at InvisalignTeen.com.FRANK A. PETTISANI, DMDDENTAL CARE OF VINELAND1500 South Lincoln, Ave, Vineland, NJ 08361 Phone: (856) 691-2553 www.dentalcareofvineland.comSTRAIGHTENING TEETH HAS COME A LONG WAY. Braces work. Yet, even though they come in bright colors these days, the brackets and steel wires still work the same way. Food still gets stuck in them. Flossing and brushing are an adventure. And, when youre a teenager sporting a mouthful of metal, easy and condent smiles can be hard to come by.ALL SMILES. NO SACRIFICES. Back when we were teenagers, putting up with the hassles of braces and feeling self-conscious about wearing them were necessary in order to get the smile you wanted. For todays teens, getting through those formative years can be a little tougher. 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The Parent Association providedpizza and everyone helped with snacks and drinks. It was a special event that helpsraise funds for their scholarship, which is given to a graduating senior each year.The team lost its home opener to the combined teams from the BurlingtonYMCA which includes SJAC swimmers. The team recorded 135 personal best timeswith new swimmers improving from time trials and veteran swimmers from theirpersonal lifetime best.This was a very positive note that the team is off to a good start, said CoachDennis DeMatte.Swimmers and family members gather as they got out of the pool following the Family Fun Day.Grapevine 1-7 011112-de:Layout 11/9/1210:09 PMPage 3Faces in the NewsI{4}thegrapevine|JANUARY11,2012Excludes tobacco, sale items and items prohibited by law. 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TAKE PART IN DAYS OF SERVICE FOR MLKAre you interested in volunteering on Martin Luther King, Jr. Days, January19th and 20th? If so, please contact Jean Erwin at CCC. Her email:jerwin@cccnj.edu. You may attend the annual kick-off breakfast for volunteerson Thursday, January 19th in the Conference Center banquet room from 9 to10 a.m. as a thank you for participating in this fantastic service event. T-shirts can be picked up prior to event at the Student Life Office or at theevent breakfast (first come, first serve basis). Numerous service projects areavailable for volunteers throughout the community. Directions to locations ofservice projects will be provided at the breakfast.HAPPENINGSWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11Massage Therapist InformationSession. Luciano Conference Center,Sherman Ave. and College Dr., Vineland.5:30-7 p.m. Cumberland County Collegesnext Certified Massage Therapist modulebegins January 17. Call 691-8600 ext. 345to register for this info session.Free Patient Education Seminar.Lecture Hall at CDI, 1550 E. Chestnut Ave.,Vineland. 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. The topic isCervical Cancer. Free, but space is limited.RSVP at 794-1700 or www.centerfordiag-nosticimaging.com.Stop the Violence PanelDiscussion. Vineland Public Library,1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 5:307p.m. Program is targeted to ages 9 andolder. Featured guests include JamesCooper, VHS Student GovernmentAssociation, VHS African AmericanCultural League and Dance and Steppers.794-4244, ext. 4246 or 297-4705.Principles: The Key To Success. ApronStrings Dessert Boutique, 19 East Oak St.,Millvillle. 67:30 p.m. Free seminar, pre-sented by Stephen Walls. 506-8974.Greater Millville Chamber of CommerceLuncheon. New Jersey Motorsports Park,Millville. 11:30 a.m. Yvonne Cribbs, executivedirector/principal of Millville Public CharterSchool, will speak about Charter Schoolfunding, enrollment criteria, and what makesthe local Charter school special. $22.Reserve your seat at 825-2600.THURSDAY, JANUARY 12New Years Celebration Luncheon.Ramada Inn, 2216 W. Landis Ave. andRoute 55, Vineland. 12 noon1:45 p.m. JimDavis will demonstrate yoga and Pilatesand talk about nutrition. Peggy Craven willshare her story, Realizing Your Dreams,Though Life Falls Apart at the Seams.Garden State Christian WomensConnection invites all women, no mem-bership is needed. Cost is $15 inclusive.Complimentary childcare is provided(bring a bag lunch per child). 765-5187 or690-9172, www.gscwc.orgWinter Open House. St. AugustinePreparatory School, 611 Cedar Ave.,Richland, 6:30 p.m.8 p.m. Open housefor prospective students and their parents.Faculty and administration will discuss theadmissions process as well as student lifeat St. Augustine Prep. Light refreshmentsand a question and answer period.Registration not required to attend. 697-2600, ext. 112.Dessert Meeting. Millville Woman'sClub, Third and "E" sts,, Millville. 1 p.m.Kevin Kirchner will speak about ThePalace of Depression. Also, Pat Moore ofthe Girl Scouts of New Jersey will detailthe 100th Anniversary Birthday Bashbeing planned for this year. 825-3321 or825-1387.THURSDAY, JANUARY 19GVCC General MembershipLuncheon. Ramada Inn of Vineland,W. Landis Ave., Vineland. 12 noon(11:45 a.m. regis-tration). Guestspeaker Joe Zidle,Director, Bank ofAmerica MerrillLynch GlobalResearch, will givehis perspective onthe economic out-look for 2012.Zidle is the headof Research Marketing for GlobalWealth & Investment Management andis responsible for identifying, deliveringand marketing research content fromall asset classes and regions.Zidle has an impressive career withexperience at Medley Global Advisors,Ned Davis Research and JC Bradfordbefore BofA Merrill Lynch. He receiveda B.A. in economics and history fromEmory University and served in theU.S. Army reserves MilitaryIntelligence Group. He was named tothe 2010 40 Under 40 rising starsby Crains New York Business.This event is sponsored byBollinger Insurance. GVCC members:$20, non-members: $30.Register online at www.vineland-chamber.org or call 856-691-7400.Joe Zidle will dis-cuss his economicoutlook for 2012.Grapevine 1-7 011112-de:Layout 11/9/1210:09 PMPage 6FRIDAY, JANUARY 13Second Friday: Tides & Skies.Bayshore Discovery Project, 2800 High St,Port Norris. 5:308:30 p.m.. Ringing inthe new year with an exploration of Tidesand Skies. Mauricetown photographerJohn Nardone opens an exhibit of hiswork in the Gallery. Astronomer andauthor Fred Schaaf presents a short pro-gram on the current night sky, and if skiesare clear, he will lead stargazing sessionsoutside. Make & Take Workshop: Makeyour own star chart; paint moon phases;make a constellation kaleidoscope.JANUARY 13 AND 30Sacred Heart High Pre-Game OpenHouse. Come to SHHS, E. Landis Ave.,Vineland, for a tour of the school, receiveschool information and stay for the varsitybasketball game. Tours begin at 6 p.m.,games at 7 p.m. www.shhslions.com.JANUARY 14, 15, 21, AND 22Patcong Valley Model Railroad Club27th Annual Open House. Route 40and Fir Ave, Richland. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. NoAdmission Charge. Door prize daily forkids and grand prize drawing on the lastday. Come see highly detailed HO Scalemodels of many different trains, operatedon a large realistic model railroad throughbeautiful scale scenery of Western PA andEastern NY State. This is a coal countrybridge route. Six to eight trains operatedat a time using DCCtechnology withsound. www.patcongvalley.com.MONDAY, JANUARY 16Town Hall Meeting with CongressmanFrank LoBiondo. Pilesgrove MunicipalBuilding, Highway 40, across from theWood Lanes Bowling Alley in Pilesgrove(Woodstown). 6 p.m. The public is invitedto attend a Town Hall session with Rep.LoBiondo (R). Sponsored by The GreenwichTea Party Patriots of South Jersey.NAMI Meeting. Chestnut Assembly ofGod, 2554 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. TheCumberland County Chapter of theNational Alliance on Mental Illness holdsits business/support group meeting. AndriaF. Balicki, MA, LPC, Director of MentalHealth Outreach Services for South JerseyHealthcare. She will speak about SouthJersey Healthcares Adult Partial Care andIntensive Outpatient programs, and willalso answer questions. 7 - 9 p.m. 691-9234or 794-9987.TUESDAY, JANUARY 17Free Seminar: "On-line ApplicationTechnical Assistance." CumberlandCounty One Stop Center at 275 N. DelseaDr., Vineland. Two sessions, 1012 Noon,and 24 p.m. For all UEZ businesses inthe Vineland/Millville and Bridgeton UEZ.The purpose is to provide technical assis-tance to businesses for their on-line appli-cations, renewals, etc. To register, contactNilsa Rosario at 563-0440 or by email atnrosario@vinelandmillvilleuez.com.Register early since seating is limited.WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18Growing and Sustaining Your BookClub. Apron Strings Dessert Boutique, 19East Oak St., Millvillle. 67:30 p.m. Freeseminar, presented by Carol Waties. Formore information, call 856-506-8974.SPORTS HAPPENINGSSATURDAY, JANUARY 14Zumba Fundraiser. Maxines Studio,2388 N. East Ave., Vineland, 2 - 3 p.m.$10. Proceeds benefit The Vineland DanceCompany. Zumba is a Latin-inspired dancefitness program that involves dance andaerobic elements. Zumba choreographyincorporates hip-hop, samba, salsa,meringue, mambo, martial arts, and someBollywood and belly dance moves. Squatsand lunges are also included. Pre-registra-tion required. Call 856-691-6059 toreserve your spot. Space is limited.SATURDAY, JANUARY 28Ice Skating Fundraiser. Canlan IceSports, 2111 Industrial Way, Vineland, 2 - 4p.m. $10 for a wristband, which covers icetime and skate rental. Proceeds benefitThe Vineland Safety Patrol. To purchase awristband, contact Ms. Osborne at 794-6934 ext. 3037.EVERY SATURDAYHoops For Boomers. YMCA Vineland,1159 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 8 - 9 a.m.Free to Y members. New basketball pro-gram for adults 40 years and older. Learna new skill, enjoy an old pastime, have funand connect with others.WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{7}All Kids First is proud to announce our second location for infants, toddlers and preschool ages!Our facility is located at1321 Stewart St.Vineland, NJ(from Magnolia, Rd, turn onto Stewart St.)For registration and inquiries, please call 856.405.0711 or 856.563.1233Tender Loving Care Along With Early LearningCaring for your Baby & Toddlers 1 month to 4 yearsWINTER YOGA SCHEDULE AT FITNESS CONNECTIONA six week New Year Yoga Class session will begin at South JerseyHealthcare Fitness Connection, corner of Sherman Ave. and Orchard Rd. inVineland. The classes start on Sunday - Jan. 8 at 10 a.m, Mondays - Jan. 9 at6:30 p.m., Tuesday - Jan. 10 at 6:30p.m. Prenatal Yoga begins SundayJan. 8 at 11:30 a.m. The Yoga Classesare suitable for most fitness levelsand open to members and non-mem-bers. To register, please call TheFitness Connection at 856-696-3924or register at the front desk. Classesare $36 for members, and $46 fornon-members for six classes.Grapevine 1-7 011112-de:Layout 11/9/1210:09 PMPage 7{8}thegrapevine|JANUARY11,2012life, said Mike Terruso, owner of TNTFighting and Fitness in Vineland. They go inthe gym on the first day, and they completelykick their ass, but then they never go back. Itsbecause they overexert themselves. Changingwho you are and what youve been doingespecially when those habits were formed overa number of yearsis very difficult. I find peo-ple have a lot more success when they gradual-ly work themselves into [getting in shape],rather than diving right in.The same rules can be applied to dieting.If youre someone that loves McDonalds,but you know its bad for you, you dont have tocut it out entirely, said Amanda Meschi, super-visor and personal trainer at South JerseyFitness Connection in Vineland. When itcomes to dieting, its a lot more about thequantity of food you eat rather than the quali-ty. Educate yourself on the amount of caloriesyoure taking in. If you just have to have thatBig Mac meal, try eating only half of it. Littlechanges like this can be quite effective.4) IF YOU SLIDE BACKWARDS FOR ADAY, DONT GET DISCOURAGEDYouve been working out and dieting everyday for a week and a half. Things have beengoing well, and youre starting to feel goodabout yourself and what youre doing. But onenight, after a particularly stressful workday,you decide to gorge on fast food and skip yourworkout. The next morning, you feel likeyouve just ruined all the hard work and disci-pline you exhibited over the last week and ahalf. Ashamed and discouraged, you fall backinto your old habits, convincing yourself youdont have the will power to alter who you are.This is a common theme for people whofail in their efforts to get healthier. After miss-ing one day of diet and exercise, they give upentirely and relapse. But according to fitnessexperts, it doesnt have to be this way.There are so many people Ive seen thatfall off the wagon for just one day, and becomecompletely disheartened, said Meschi.Working out and dieting isnt about doing itday-to-day. Its about finding consistency overlong stretches of time. If you miss a workouton a Tuesday, get back in the gym Wednesday,Thursday, and Friday. You dont need to beatyourself up over one day. You need to pickyourself up and get back at it the next day.3) FIND YOUR OWN MOTIVATIONBelieve it or not, many of the people whotell themselves they need to get in shape do itnot because they want to, but because societalstandards dictate being fit and thin. Its a super-ficial world we live in, and this often is a per-sons biggest motivation for diet and exercise.While wanting to look good can be aneffective motivator in the short term, many fit-ness experts agree that vanity doesnt providea solid enough foundation to achieve long-term results.A lot of times, your head knows you need achange, but your body isnt quite willing yet,said Lisa Scheetz, Director of Operations atthe YMCA of Vineland You need to be readyto make a change. New Years is a good starttime for a lot of people, but if they arent doingit for the right reasons, it wont stick. Theyneed to find out what motivates them.So what then are effective motivators? Thatdepends entirely on the individual and theirown psyche. Perhaps its a fear of diabetes orheart disease. Maybe its because health ismore important to you now than it was before,or because you havent felt good in a long time.A common motivator is the desire to be able toplay with your children or grandchildren.There is no right answer. The important thingis finding something that is meaningful to you,and using it to push yourself forward.2) DONT FOCUS ON (STATIC)STRETCHINGFrom the time you were very young, PEteachers have emphatically insisted that staticstretching before some type of physical activi-ty is imperative to preventing injuries andimproving the performance of your muscles.Stretches like touching your toes and rotatingyour neck are considered staples of a pre-workout routine. 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So joining in on theirgames gives you the opportunity to try tomatch energy levels with themit may be diffi-cult at first, but if you do this regularly, youll beable to build up your endurance. Playing agame of tag, or even some playful wrestling, is agreat way to exercise.With things like youth obesity being sorampant, especially in this area, go out withyour family and ride bikes, play ball, playcatch, said Joe DeAngelis, owner of FlexFitness in Bridgeton. Make it a family affairand youll kill two birds with one stone. Youllhelp to get yourself in shape, and youll also setan example for your kids and set them up for alifetime of fitness.According to Scheetz, if you and your fami-ly just cant separate yourselves from the TV,there are still ways to incorporate exercise.You can stretch while watching TV, whichwill help improve flexibility, she said. You canalso play a game with the family where you doa different exercise during the commercial.Challenge each other. See who can do the mostjumping jacks during a commercial breakthings of that nature. Be creative about it.Setting aside 45 minutes to an hour ofactive family time each day will help you makegreat strides towards getting fit, while alsostrengthening family bonds.Here are some health and fitness tips fromarea health care providers:BODY BENEFITS PILATES STUDIOPilates have been proven to enhancesports performance for many differentsports. Many top sportsmen are now makingContinued on next pageGrapevine 8-15 011112:Layout 11/9/1210:18 PMPage 9{10}thegrapevine|JANUARY11,2012Pilates an integral part of their fitness pro-gram to improve technique and keep theirbodies strong, supple and injury-free. Theattention to detail on muscle recruitment isan enormous help for dancers that need tobuild strength to protect their hyper mobilejoints, and football players, or wrestlers whoneed to gain flexibility of over-tight mus-cles, golfers who need more balance andcontrol, and swimmers who need morepower and stamina.From weekend warriors to elite profes-sionals, athletes looking for a competitiveedge are turning to Pilates. Denise HaymanLoa has been a client at Body Benefits Pilatesstudio in Vineland for two years now and ithas benefited her in many ways: Pilates hascontributed significantly to my dressage rid-ing. Dressage [an equestrian sport] is a verydemanding discipline and body awareness iskey. In addition to improved core strength,hip flexibility and overall stability, I continueto identify differences between my right andleft side that I was completely unaware ofbefore. I knew it would help, but the ongoingdevelopment is what keeps me coming back.Developing an athletes corethe deepabdominal muscles along with the musclesclosest to the spinemakes athletes moreagile, helps to prevent injury and increasessports performance. Doug Grant, anotherclient at Body Benefits, has this to say:Im now in my 59th year, and have forthe past 16 years been regularly working outwith a trainer to try to keep my body in shapeso I can continue to play the sports that IHEALTH & FITNESSContinued from previous pageSAFE BATHING MEANS PEACE OF MINDAmerican Standard walk-in baths eliminate the need to step over and into a tub, and the potential for a slip or fall. All tubsinclude numerous safetyfeatures suchas lowentrythresholds. 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Although health and lifestyleresolutions are not new, the New Yearprovides an opportunity to start freshwith eating and exercise routines. Buthow do we jump on the healthwagon this year without falling off?The key to success is balance.Discovering our healthy balanceinvolves both exercise and nutrition.It is a lifelong challenge that shouldbe welcomed. In todays world, manyfrown upon the idea of eating well tonourish the bodies and exercising tostay strong. I honestly dont knowhow our perception of daily living hasbecome so distorted. People arebuying into this mindset that layingaround all day eating bonbons andchocolate cake is attractive. But is it?Would that satisfy you?A focal point of my nutrition coun-seling revolves around mindful eating.So what is mindful eating? I like theexplanation given by Michelle May,M.D., author of Eat What You Love,Love What You Eat: How to BreakYour Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle. Plainand simple, mindful eating is learningto make decisions about food. Itinvolves three basic questions:1) What do I want to eat?Mentally, what am I hungry for?What does my mind want? What amI in the mood for?2) What do I need to eat?Physically, what does my body needright now? Am I physically hungryand if so, how hungry?3) What do I have to eat?Environmentally, whats around me?This involves planning. If physicalhunger kicks inand the closestthing is thecookie jar, mostof us are reach-ing in. As welearn to honest-ly answer thesequestions andtrust our mind,body and soul with the responses, wecan let go of the guilt and shame thatcomes with eating certain foods. Foodloses its power over you becausethere is no deprivation, which, by theway, always leads to overindulgence.The result is eating the foods youlove, with more enjoyment and satis-faction, while eating less.First, set yourself up for successnot failureby making realistic goals.Were doing this for ourselves, so wewant to win, right? Learn what worksfor you. Ask yourself, how long can Imaintain this, and do what youenjoy. If thats eating six mini mealsinstead of three or playing basketballinstead of running, so be it. If youstill fit into your skinny jeans and areat the gym for the 2013 New Yearsrush, then pat yourself on the backand call it success.Megan BosaccoMegan Bosacco is a Registered Dietitianwith a background in Exercise Scienceand Nutrition that allows her to present aunique perspective centered on balancingboth of these ingredients to achieveoptimal health and performance. Shehas worked as a clinical dietitian atSouth Jersey Healthcare, and mostrecently, served as a sports nutritionistwith the South Jersey Healthcare FitnessConnection. She presented a discussionsimilar to this on January 9.BosaccoGrapevine 8-15 011112:Layout 11/9/1210:18 PMPage 10played in my teens, 20s, and 30s. Im proba-bly as strong as Ive ever been, but age robsyou of the fluidity and flexibility needed forcompetitive tennis, golf, and skiing, and therecovery from those sessions gets tougherevery year. I decided to give Pilates a try, andthe positive effects were almost immediate. Ifelt more flexible and recovered more quick-ly, and I could actuallyfeel my core working,whether playing a sport or just doing my reg-ular strength training exercises. I was justdoing everything better. The added benefit ofPilates that I didn't count on was that it givesyou such a tremendous stress release, betterand longer lasting than massage. There cantbe a better name for a place that does all ofthis than Body Benefits, they provide exactlywhat their name says.Pilates builds a strong core, increasesstrength and flexibility simultaneously, andimproves posture stability and alignment. Itemphasizes complete concentration onsmooth, fluid movement, and proper breath-ing. You become acutely aware of how yourbody feels, where it is in space and how bestto control its movement. If interested in ele-vating your sports performance to a newlevel, Pilates can be your answer.Body Benefits Pilates studio, located atLincoln Plaza, is a fully equipped studio spe-cializing in private and duet apparatus ses-sions. Anita Cavalier, owner and seniorinstructor at Body Benefits, is committed tohaving a positive impact on every student.THE CENTER FOR DIAGNOSTICIMAGING (CDI), a provider of medicalimaging services, is unique in the region, as itoffers a combination of advanced radiologymodalities, a team of five board-certifiedradiologists with over 100 years of service tothe residents of Cumberland County and acaring and knowledgeable staff of medicalprofessionals.CDIs advanced imaging tests includehigh-field MRI. Magnetic ResonanceImaging (MRI) is an advanced procedure forstudying the soft tissues, organs and nervoussystem of the body. It utilizes a large magnet,radio waves and a computer to produce spe-cialized images. Dedicated coils are placedon or around body parts that enable high res-olution imaging. MRIs are used for: Stroke and headache evaluation Torn cartilage, severe sprain examination Herniated disks and lower back pain Assessing breast tissue and prostheticbreast implants Prostate imaging Brain and major arteries of the bodyCDI has two locations: MaintreeCommons, 1450 E. Chestnut Avenue,Vineland; and Upper Deerfield Commons,1119 Highway 77 in Bridgeton. Visit CDI atwww.CenterforDiagnosticImaging.com. Formore information about these and othermodalities, call 856-794-1700.WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{11}Find us on www.atlanticare.org1-888-569-1000To learn more about any of these services, call1-888-569-1000 or visit www.healthyhammonton.org.120 S. White Horse Pike Urgenl Care lamily Medicine AllanliCare 8ehavioral Heallh219 N. White Horse Pike Salellile Lmergency Services AMl / AllanliCare lmaging Services Oulpalienl Lab Specially Physician Ollices Wound Healing Cenler Cardiac Diagnoslics Pavilion O8/CYNWarren Sooy Elementary School 610 North 4th Street NJ Aller 3 - An Aller School Program310 Bellevue Avenue Hammonlon lamily Communily CenlerAtlantiCare is committed to helping Hammonton achieve its goal to be a Live Well community. Thats why we have invested more than $20 million to expand our services and build the new AtlantiCare Health Park at Hammonton. 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FAMILY FITNESS CENTER!TAKEATOUR!Strengthening Our community for 85 years YMCA Opens at 5:15amWinter Program Session Has Begun!Plastic and Cosmetic SurgeryDavid C. Watts, M.D., F.A.C.S.Cumberland Professional Campus1051 West Sherman AvenueBuilding 2, Suite A, Vineland, NJ(856)691-0200www.complexionsbydrwattsplasticsurgery.comBring the NEW YOU to life so that you will LOOK GOOD and FEEL BETTER for your tomorrows.Leave Your PastLess Weight, Firmer Body, Smoother Skin, means a Happier You!FORWARDPut Your FutureBEHINDFabrizio Chiropractic Is Now Oering Technology!Nothing is more Precious than your Health.Dr. Theresa A. Fabrizio1790 N. Main Rd. Vineland(856)692-0077Fax: (856)692-4008(QJLQHHUHG WRPLPLF WKH WKLFNQHVVZHLJKWHODVWLFLW\RI KXPDQ VNLQLatex free, water-resistant and breath-able tape made of pure cotton with 100%acrylic hypoallergenic adhesive. Decrease Strain On Muscles Helps To Reduce MuscleCramping Helps to Restore NormalMuscle Activation Heal From Injury Faster & Prevents Further Injury Increase Range of Motion Helps to Alleviate Pain & Pressure PointsEYE ASSOCIATES/SURGICENTER OFVINELANDis committed to continued excel-lence in the field of LASIK vision correctionwith the upgrade to the advanced iFS (fem-tosecond) laser. The iFS laser is the onlyFDA-cleared femtosecond laser proven withmore than 10 years of clinical researchimproving the safety and precision of LASIK.The iFS laser offers a highly sophisticatedway to prepare the eye for LASIKwithout ablade ever touching it. The IntraLase Methodwith the iFS laser makes it possible for thecorneal flap to be 100 percent laser-created,allowing for flap customization and an indi-vidualized treatment. Sydney L. Tyson, MD,MPHspecifies flap diameter, depth, hingelocation and width, and side-cut architectureto meet the patients individual needs.Historically, the use of an oscillating metalblade, called a microkeratome, in the firststep of LASIK caused the majority of LASIKcomplications. In addition to customizationof the flap, the iFS laser creates a distinctivebeveled-edge that allows for precise reposi-tioning, alignment and seating of the LASIKflap for maximum stabilitythree times thatof a blade-created flap.We are dedicated to staying on the fore-front of LASIK technology, and the iFS laserrepresents the modern standard-of-care invision correction worldwide, said Dr. Tyson.NASA astronauts and U.S. pilots can haveLASIK today because of the exclusive, vali-dated safety and precision performance ofthe IntraLase Methodand were proud tooffer our patients this same advantage.Clinical studies show excellent visual out-comes and high patient satisfaction when theblade-free IntraLase Method is used. LASIKusing the iFS laser is proven to provide fastervisual recovery, fewer dry eye symptoms, andmaximum flap stability. And the iFS laser is2.5 times faster than previous generationfemtosecond lasers, creating precise, predica-ble flaps in less than 10 seconds per eye.Over four million LASIK procedures havebeen performed worldwide employing theIntraLase Method, now used in an estimated61.1 percent of all U.S. LASIK procedures.Eye Associates has offices in Vineland,Cherry Hill, Mays Landing, Blackwood andHammonton at 1-800-922-1766. To see if youare a candidate for LASIK, call for a free one-on-one consultation with Dr. Tyson.FABRIZIO CHIROPRACTICIts a new yearkick start the new year offright by taking care of your health. Dr.Theresa Fabrizio has been practicing chiro-practic care since 2005 and in 2008 shereturned to her hometown of Vineland toopen up her own practice. She is an under-graduate of Penn State University and holds adoctorate from New York ChiropracticCollege. Dr. Fabrizio offers in-house x-rays,and accepts a large range of insurances.However, even if you dont have insurance,dont hesitate to call. Dr. Fabrizio treatsinfants, children, adults and seniors.Emergency calls are accepted and home vis-its can be arranged. Her office is located at1790 North Main Road, Vineland, NJ 08360.Call 856-692-0077 for office hours and toschedule an appointment.VINELAND GYNECOLOGY ASSOCIATESVineland Gynecology Associates offers acombination of services to patients inCumberland County, based on years of med-ical experience supported by a caring andknowledgeable staff in a modern office setting.The in-office NOVASURE EndometrialAblation is for patients who experienceheavy menstrual bleeding. One in five womenexperience very heavy menstrual periodsthat can interfere with everyday life. VGAoffers a simple and safe in-office procedurethat can lightenor endheavy periodswithout on-going pills and hormonal side-effects. For over 90 percent of women, In-Office Endometrial Ablation can dramaticallyreduce or stop menstrual bleeding.Heavy menstruation can be very debili-tating for women and can easily be resolvedHEALTH & FITNESSContinued from previous pageContinued on page 14Grapevine 8-15 011112:Layout 11/9/1210:18 PMPage 12Living Independently For Elders Thats SJH LIFE.South Jersey Healthcares innovative Program of All-inclusive care helps you take care of aging loved ones by providing and coordinating home and health care services.Transportation is included as well as easyaccess to doctors, nurses and the kinds oftherapies needed to keep elderly individuals safe and comfortable in their own homes andcommunitiesand out of a nursing home.Care thatkeeps yourloved onessafely athome.2445 S. Delsea Drive - Vineland, NJ 08360Call us We can help.855-295-LIFE5433A Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) sponsored by South Jersey HealthcareWWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{13}Grapevine 8-15 011112:Layout 11/9/1210:18 PMPage 13{14}thegrapevine|JANUARY11,2012through this safe and effective procedure,said Ronald Portadin, MD, FACOG, FACS.Endometrial Ablation is a procedure thatdestroysor ablatesthe uterine lining, orendometrium. Following EndometrialAblation, most women have reduced men-strual flow and up to half of the patients whohave the procedure stop having periods com-pletely. NOVASURE ablation has proven tobe the quickest and most effective ablationprocedure. (This procedure should not beconsidered by women who are pregnant orplan to become pregnant.)VGA also provides treatment of urinaryincontinence and pelvic floor relaxation at itsnew treatment center. Urinary incontinence,an accidental loss of urine, is a commonproblem for women throughout adulthood,often seriously affecting their work, hobbiesand social life.Urinary Incontinence is a difficult prob-lem to discuss because some women areembarrassed or believe it is a normal part ofaging, said Dr. Jonathan Gewirtz. In mostcases urinary incontinence is treatable,quickly improving a patients quality of life.Urinary incontinence can be brought onby laughing, coughing, sneezing, heavy lift-ing, exercising, and sometimes just standingup. To diagnose the cause of a womans uri-nary incontinence, the physicians at VGAperform various diagnostic tests, from simpleurinalysis and urine cultures to in-depthstudies such as urodynamics testing. Thesetests can be performed in the VGA office,with some results being available during thesame appointment. Once the diagnosis ismade, treatment options are discussed with amember of the VGA medical staff.Weakness in the muscles that support thebladder and/or control the release of urinemay be the result of a combination of factors: Muscles often lose strength as a result ofchildbirth and may manifest immediatelyafter delivery or several years later. The con-dition can be aggravated by urinary tractinfections, chronic coughing or sneezing,obesity, diabetes, high caffeine or alcoholintake, certain medications, and sports, suchas tennis or running. Aging generally weakens muscles aswomen get older and as estrogen productionstops with menopause. Obesity increases the pressure put onthe bladder. Heredity plays a role as well. Evenwomen who have not had children can sufferfrom urinary incontinence due to geneticallyweaker connective tissue.The urinary incontinence programat VGAis currently welcoming newpatients. Mostinsurances are accepted. To schedule anHEALTH & FITNESSContinued from previous pageGrapevine 8-15 011112:Layout 11/9/1210:18 PMPage 14WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{15}Womens Health Care ServicesThe trusted professionals of VGA offer an exemplary tradition of womens care based on years of medical experience supported by a caring and knowledgeable staff. Our services span the range of a womans health needs, ensuring safe and reliable care from the early teens well into maturity. In addition to routine gynecological care, VGA offers advanced treatment in Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Relaxation, In-Ofce Endometrial Ablation, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapies, and much more.Vineland Gynecology Associates1318 South Main Road, Building 3, Suite A, Vineland, NJ 08360 856-462-6350 www.VGAVineland.comFrom the left: Nurse Practitioner Cindy Nevara, Dr. Jonathan Gewirtz, Dr. Ronald Portadin, and Nurse Practitioner Rita Vastano.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: NovaSure is for premenopausal women with heavy periods due to benign causes who are nished childbearing.Pregnancy following NovaSure can be dangerous. NovaSure is not for those who have or suspect uterine cancer, have an active genital, urinary or pelvic infection, an IUD or a metal uterine implant. NovaSure is not a sterilization procedure. Rare but serious risks include but are not limited to thermal injury, perforation and infection. Temporary side effects may include cramping, nausea, vomiting, discharge and spotting.ADS-00542-001Has your heavy period been keeping you away?If youre like 1 in 5 women with heavy periods, you want to get back to life.Safe No pills. No hormonal side effects. EffectiveFor 90% of women, menstrual bleeding is dramatically reduced or stopped.Quick NovaSure is a one-time, ve-minute procedure that can be done in your doctors ofce, usually for the cost of a copay.Lincoln Plaza 3722 E. Landis AveVineland, NJ 08361 856-405-0008vi nel andmar t i al ar t s. comYISKARATEJan. 17 - Feb. 29, 2012Includes Uniform & Six Week Membership6LJQ 8S1RZLimited to New Students: Youth (7 yrs. and up) & Adults(Little Tigers & Tai Chi Excluded)Condence, Respect, Self Defense, Fitness, Self-Control, Healthy Body-Mind-SpiritVoted the daily Journals 2011 Best Marital arts schoolONLY $59.00l a i t r a m d n a l e n i8 1 6 3 8 0 J N , d n a l e n i V2 2 7 3 a z a l P n l o c n i La l e n i Vov m o c . s t r a8 0 0 0 - 5 0 4 - 6 5 8e v A s i d n a L . Eappointment or consultation, call 462-6350.The board-certified physicians of VGA areRonald Portadin, MD and Jonathan Gewirtz,MD. Originally of Vineland Obstetrical andGynecological Professional Association(VOGPA) at Brewster Road, they have beenpracticing together in Cumberland Countyfor many years. Together with NursePractitioners Cindy Nevara and Rita Vastano,they are located at 1318 S. Main Road,Building 3, in Vineland. VGA provides com-prehensive gynecology services and repro-ductive medicine for the female patient,including gynecologic screening exams, ado-lescent medicine and contraceptive care,minimally invasive gynecologic surgery,including laser surgery, laparoscopy and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. VGAalso provides well womens care, basic infer-tility evaluations, preconception care, andpre- and post-menopausal care. For moredetails, or to schedule an appointment, visitwww.VGAVineland.comor call 856-462-6350.DAVID C. WATTS, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a boardcertified plastic surgeon, who developedCOMPLEXIONS by Dr. WATTS, whichrepresents the diverse ethnic and racialgroups of people that he sees and treats on adaily basis. The Plastic and Cosmetic SurgeryInstitute is the plastic surgical arm of thepractice. It was established in 1996, and nowhave five satellite locations: Vineland NJ,Philadelphia PA, Wilmington DE, Salem NJ,and Turnersville (Washington Twp), NJ.Dr. Watts has completed more than14,000 surgical procedures that combine art,science, and the latest technology to improvethe appearance and self-esteem of those heserves. Dr. Watts believes that the life goalsand styles of people are influenced by howthey look and feel.In addition to satellite offices, they alsohave a nationally accredited and stateacclaimed surgical center located inVineland. Most of the plastic surgical proce-dures are performed at this site. In successiveyears, the Surgical Center received a StateOSHA award for exceptional quality andsafety.YI'S KARATE OF VINELANDYis Karate has been serving Vineland andthe surrounding communities since 1982 andis currently located in the Lincoln PlazaShopping Centerat Landis andLincoln Avenues.,Vineland.Students of YisKarate ofVineland learnand practice themartial art of TangSoo Do(TraditionalKorean Karate), under the instruction of 5thDegree Black Belt, Master Chuck Vertolli.Master Vertolli, pictured, has been train-ing in Tang Soo Do with the InternationalMartial Arts Assoc. since 1986 and openedhis first school in 1998. Hehas won manycompetitions in the United States andEurope, and was named Master Instructor ofthe Year in 2008 by the InternationalMartial Arts Association.Yis teaching of Tang Soo Do is very tradi-tional and requires respect, self-discipline,and perseverance. Through training in TangSoo Do, students work to improve their body,mind, and spirit and realize the numerousbenefits of martial arts training, such as; bet-ter focus and concentration, strength andflexibility, balance and control, self-esteemand confidence, respect for self and othersand peace of mind, as well as self-defense.Yis Karate of Vineland has programs forchildren beginning at four years old andadults of all ages. Yis Karate of Vineland iscertified by the International Martial ArtsAssociation, and as such members of its TangSoo Do programs enjoy international certifi-cation and are able to participate in severaltournaments throughout the year. Many stu-dents will be competing in the IMA WorldChampionships in May 2012.For more information about Yis Karate ofVineland and its programs, call 856-405-0008or visit www.vinelandmartialarts.com. 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CA FIRSTY MILLYA FWE ACCEPTWe also accept cash, checks & credit/debit cards*prices subject to change& Snacks Galore!Refrigerated & Frozen Items Canned Goods, Fresh Soups, ebit cards*temsoups,ANNATAWINE BARPresentsTHIS FRIDAY1/13/129:30 p.m. DCMFCover Charge only $10.216 Bellevue Ave. Hammonton, NJ609.704.9797 www.annatawinebar.comIVintage Vineland {BY VINCE FARINACCIO }Young John Birchin VinelandDuring the 1920s, John Birch was one of the townsmost promising youthful residents.Most people know of JohnBirch from the ultraconser-vative society that bears hisname. Ironically, it is a groupfounded after Birchs death and never sanc-tioned by its namesake. But well before thisestablishment first convened, John Birchwould have been known in Vineland as one ofthe towns most promising youthful residents.According to various online sources,Birchs mother Ethel Ellis was born andraised in Vineland. According to RobertWelchs The Life of John Birch, Ethel gradu-ated from Wooster College in Ohio with adegree in science and then accepted a teach-ing position at Mt. Berry School in Rome,Georgia, where she met George S. Birch, alsoan instructor at the school. Both were reli-gious and, after marrying, they immediatelyleft for missionary work in India.John Morrison Birch, his middle namereflecting his grandmothers maiden nameand Irish heritage, was born in Allahabad,India, on May 28, 1918. After the birth of hisbrother Walter two years later, the Bircheswould relocate to Vineland where theywould reside for the next 10 years andGeorge Birch would join his father-in-law ina successful fruit-growing business calledBlue Spruce Farms.According to information provided at lastyears exhibition, Landscapes of VinelandHistory, at the Vineland Public Librarywhere a portrait of Birch was prominentlydisplayed, the youthful Vinelander excelledwhile at Spring Road Grammar School.When an aptitude test, taken at the age offive, resulted in a score representative of a15-year-old, Birch advanced to Junior HighSchool and continued to perform well.Before the end of the 1920s, Birchs sisterand four additional brothers were born inVineland. But, as Welchs biography pointsout, George was asked by Mt. Berry Schoolto return to Georgia and resume his teach-ing position. He accepted and left for theSouth in 1930, with the remainder of hisfamily following in 1931.Living on a rented farm in Floyd County,Georgia, the family moved 100 miles to theirown farm in Birchwood in 1934. Birch com-pleted his high school studies while there,graduating first in his class. He then turnedhis attention to Mercer University in Macon.Ian Woodwards research on Birchs back-ground, published two years ago in ISIS mag-azine, reveals that the former Vinelandersyears at Mercer proved to be a mission ofsorts. Birch set out to suppress what he sawas liberal trends at the University,Woodward writes, and, with twelve col-leagues, began collecting examples of heresyuttered by faculty membersthe pressureexerted by Birch and the others resulted infive members of the university staff facingcharges, which were eventually dismissed.Woodward reports that one of Birchsclassmates referred to him as an angryyoung man and a zealot, while he quotesa professor at the university who describedBirch as being called to defend the faithand he alone knew what it was.Birch would graduate again at the top ofhis class, but unfortunately, the temperamentwith which he conducted his assault on theMercer faculty would follow him into thenext phase of his career.Following his parents lead, Birch becamea missionary in China in 1940, but was pro-gressively drawn into World War II, learningthe craft of air combat intelligence and grad-ually working his way up to the rank of cap-tain. Woodward notes that, Descriptions ofhis precise duties vary but his activities seemto have included: traveling behind enemylines to radio details of prime Japanese tar-gets, recruiting and maintaining a network oflocal agents, supplying information onJapanese troop movements, and directing thebuilding of airstrips inside enemy territory.In 1945, ten days after the Japanese sur-render, Birch was leading what Woodwardcalls a routine mission and encountered agroup of Chinese Communist soldiers. Birchwas killed by the Communists, and his deathhas since conjured a number of conflictingaccounts about what provoked it and howthe young captain died. It also inspiredWelch to form the John Birch Society in1959, transforming Birchs death into a rallycry against Communism.But perhaps the truth of the matter liesin a statement about Birch made by hiscommanding officer who felt that hisyoung charge is too brash and may runinto trouble. 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DINNER SPECIALS907 North Main Road Vineland, NJ 08360 PHONE 692.9001 FAX 794.8561www.larrys2.comwl810w08S0KYS$6.995 JUMBO FRIED SHRIMP, FRENCH FRIES & COLESLAWTake Out Only Special, Sorry No SubstitutionsEVERY WED. THIS WINTER!Chicken Pot Pie Loads of pulled chicken, carrots,celery, in a thick chicken brothcovered and baked with a delicious pie crustStuffed Peppers Fresh ground beef and rice seasoned with garlic, onions,and herbs, baked then toppedwith a special tomato broth.Prime Rib We slow roast our Prime Rib for over 12 hours! Slow Roasting gives a very moist and tender cut of meat!(MONDAYS)(TUESDAYS)(SATURDAYS) Try Our Smores or Candy Cane Hot Cocoa!WWW.GRAPEVINENEWSPAPER.COM|thegrapevine{17}TELL EMYOU SAWIT INTHE GRAPEVINE!We have a distribution of 25,000in the greater Vineland market.(Including Millville, Bridgeton, Upper Deerfield,Newfield, Franklinville, Richland, Buena, etc.)Were Counting On You!We bring you The Grapevine for free every week and weonly ask one thing in return ... Please let our advertisersknowthat you sawtheir ads in The Grapevine.Our loyal readers should be your customers.For advertising info, call 856-457-7815Andrea Trattoria, 1833 Harding Hwy.,Newfield, 697-8400. Chef/owner AndreaCovino serves up Italian specialties inatmosphere of fine dining.Annata Wine Bar, 216 Bellevue Ave,Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Food servedtapas style, catering, private parties.Extensive wine list. Live music Thurs. night.Babe's Village Inn, Martinelli Avenue,Minotola, NJ 856-697-1727. Famous crabs,seafood, Italian cuisine. Eat in or Take out.Bagel University, 1406 S. Main Rd., Vineland,691-0909. Breakfast and lunch spot offeringsandwiches named for colleges near and far.Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland,563-1400. Come in for breakfast, lunch, ordinner. Daily specials, coffee of the day.Barberas Chocolates on Occasion, 782 S.Brewster Rd., Vineland, 690-9998. Homemadechocolates and candies, custom gift baskets.Big Apple, 528 N. Harding Hwy., Vineland,697-5500. Steaks, veal, chicken dishes.Meet friends at bar. Daily lunch and dinner.Big Johns Pizza Queen, 1383 S. Main Rd.,Vineland, 205-0012. Featuring Gutbustera 21-oz. burger, pizza, wings, subs, dinners.Bombay Bites, 112 W. Chestnut Ave.,Vineland, 696-0036. Indian cuisine. $8.95lunch buffet ($5.99 on Mondays).Bruni's Pizzeria. 2184 N. 2nd St., Millville(856) 825-2200. Award-winning pizza since1956. Open Mon-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.11 a.m.-9 p.m.Chows Garden 1101 N. 2nd St., Millville,327-3259. Sushi Bar, All-you-can-eat buffet.Cosmopolitan Restaurant Lounge, Bakery,3513 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 765-5977. Happyhour everyday 11 a.m.6 p.m. half-pricedappetizers, and reduced drink specials.Crust N Krumbs Bakery, Main/Magnoliards., 690-1200. Cakes, pies, cookies,breads, doughnuts, custom wedding cakes.CrepeMaker Cafe, 607 E. Landis Ave.,Vineland, 205-0027. Crepes any way youlike themveggie, chicken, steak, dessert.Dakota Steakhouse & Sushi Bar atRamada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,Vineland, 692-8600. Steaks, seafood, sushi.Deeks Deli & Kustard Kitchen, 1370 S.Main Rd., Vineland, 691-5438. Call for lunchand dinner specials. Soft ice cream andcakes year-round. Mon.-Sat 9 a.m.8 p.m.Doris Italian, 16 N. High St., Millville, 765-9799. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.Double Eagle Saloon, 1477 Panther Rd.,Vineland, 213-6176. Open for lunch and din-ner. Traditional tavern fair.Esposito's Maplewood III, 200 N. DelseaDr., Vineland, 692-2011. Steaks, seafood andpasta dishes at this Italian restaurant.Erics, 98 S. West Ave., Vineland, 205-9800.Greek and American cuisine, pizza.Five Points Inn, E. Landis Ave. and TuckahoeRd., Vineland, 691-6080. Italian cuisine anddinner buffets to savor. Family-owned.Ginas Ristorante, Landis and Lincoln Aves.in ShopRite Plaza, Vineland, 205-0049.Serving dinner Tues.-Thurs., 49 p.m.;Friday & Sat., 410 p.m.; Sun., 125 p.m.Golden Corral, 3624 S Delsea Dr, Vineland,362-5508. Golden Corral's endless buffetfeatures an abundant variety of deliciousfamiliar favorites and continuous new menuofferings for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Golden Palace Diner Restaurant, 2623 SDelsea Dr, Vineland, 692-5424. Servingbreakfast, lunch and dinner daily.High Street Chinese Buffet, High St.,Millville, 825-2288. All-you-can-eat buffet.Jersey Jerry's, 1362 S. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, 362-5978. Serving subs, sand-wiches, and take-out platters.Larry's II Restaurant, 907 N. Main Rd.,Vineland, 692-9001. Three meals daily.Sunday breakfast buffet, early-bird dinners.La Locanda Pizzeria & Ristorante, 1406 S.Main Rd., Vineland, 794-3332. Pasta, veal,chicken. Lunch and dinner. Closed Sun.Marcianos Restaurant, 947 N. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, 563-0030. Italian-American cui-sine, seafood and veal. Open daily for lunchand dinner, Sunday breakfast buffet.Martinos Trattoria, 2614 E. Chestnut Ave.,Vineland, 692-4448. Brick oven pizza, risotto,polenta. Three meals daily.Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis Ave. andUnion Rd., Vineland, 691-8051. Banquet/wedding facility and intimate restaurant.Gourmet Pizza Nite on Wed.Millville Queen Diner, 109 E. Broad Street,Millville. 327-0900. Open daily, 24 hours/day.Moris, E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 690-0300.Adjacent to the Landis Theater. Includes acasual, upscale restaurant with a banquetfacility and lounge on site. Lunch and dinner.Neptune Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge,1554 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 692-2800.Seafood, prime rib, steak, cocktails.Olympia Restaurant, 739 S. Delsea Dr.,Vineland, 691-6095. Authentic Greek cui-sinelamb dishes and salads.Speedway Cafe at Ramada, W. Landis Ave.and Rt. 55, Vineland, 692-8600. Open daily6 a.m.-11 p.m. Dinner specials $7 and up.Sweet Life Bakery, 601 E. Landis Ave.,Vineland, 692-5353. Neighborhood bakery.Homemade pastries, cakes, coffee.Ten22 Bar & Grill at Centerton CountryClub, 1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-3325. Lunch and dinner. New tavern menufeatures soups, salads, burgers, sandwich-es, wraps and entree selections. SundayBrunch, 10am2pm.Uncle Rickys Outdoor Bar, 470 E. WheatRd., Vineland, 691-4454. Ribs, chicken, fish,steaks. Always clams, eat in or take out.DINING OUTFrom fine dining to lunch spots tobakeries, the area has choices tosatisfy any appetite. Call for hours.Grapevine 16-24 011112-de:Layout 11/9/129:51 PMPage 17{18}thegrapevine|JANUARY11,2012715 B S. Delsea Dr., Vineland856.691.444072'$ CHARLS I COANTl ! L CC L 8 u S S C Cn Super Lawyer E : D DA > 21(,//&2$17 3&Attorneyx ut Iuw West Chestnut Avenuevinelanu N} &Z $&&,'(17$/ ,1-85,(6'($7+6n l n 8 M u(856} 692-2400Inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America is based upon peer review rankings by other attorneys and is not a designation by the New Jersey Supreme Court.RECYCLINGS MOST WANTEDUSE YOUR RED RECYCLING BUCKET TO RECYCLEBEVERAGE/FOOD CARTONS(EMPTY, RINSE, REMOVE ANY STRAWS)MORE PLASTICS(YOGURT, MARGARINE TUBS, TAKEOUT CONTAINERS)LOOK FOR THESE NUMBERS ON CONTAINERSTO RECYCLE ALL THE ABOVE AS WELL AS COMMINGLED: METAL GLASS PLASTIC ALUMINUM CANS GLASS BOTTLES AEROSOL CANS TIN & STEEL CANS(REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL LIDS IN YOUR REGULAR TRASH)USE YOURRED RECYCLING CONTAINEREVERYWEEKTO RECYCLE COMMINGLED PAPERNEWSPAPER TELEPHONE BOOKS CATALOGS MAGAZINESUNWANTED MAIL SHREDDED PAPER (YOU MAY PLACE IN A CLEAR BAG)RECYCLINGS LEASTWANTEDPlastic Caps/Lids Hazardous WasteNon-Recyclable Glass/CeramicsStyrofoam/Non-Recyclable PlasticsPlastic Bags Frozen Food ContainersDowntown Vineland is becominga food destination for many,and its really no wonder.Vineland has a long, rich foodhistory and an enjoyable walk downLandis Avenue will take you past eateriesoffering French, Jamaican, Italian,American, Mexican, Cajun, Amish, PuertoRican and more.Recently, the Landis MarketPlaceoneof the newer and popular additions to thedowntown food scene, looked to capitalizeon Vinelands love affair with food and rana Sandwich of the Year contest. For thiscompetition, the public was invited tosubmit recipes for their favorite sandwichand explain why their sandwich best rep-resented Vineland.Recipe submissions were accepted untilDecember 31 of last year and an internalscreening committee narrowed the fielddown from almost 60 entries to eight final-ists. These eight sandwiches will be madeand offered for sale over the next fewweeks by Las Lomas Fresh Mexican Grilleand Lucianos FreshMarket (both locatedin the upper level of Landis MarketPlace).In early February, a panel of judges will gettogether at Landis MarketPlace, taste alleight sandwiches and select one of themto be Vinelands first-ever Sandwich ofthe Year. For a list of the eight finalistsand when each one will be offered forsale, please contact Landis MarketPlace at856-213-6002.This has been a great contest that notonly highlighted Vinelands food history,but also displayed the creativity of manyresidents.The use of chicken in a number of thesandwiches including several of thosethat made it to the finals was not surpris-ing, nor was the inclusion of ethnicfavorites such as Italian long hots, gua-camole or broccoli rabe. However, I dontthink most people would have guessed thata recipe calling for the use of a fresh wildturkey harvested from Vineland would besubmitted, or that someone would offer asandwich of chicken that has been soakedin a marinade that uses marshmallow fluffas one of its ingredients.I certainly dont envy the judges whowill be charged with selecting a winnerfrom among the finalists: each entry isunique and promises to be somethingcompletely different than an average sand-wich. Be sure to visit Landis MarketPlacethis month and sample them for yourself.***As always, Main Street Vineland islooking to grow our base of volunteers in2012. If you think you might be interestedin helping to plan special events, meetwith business owners, plant flowers, pickup litter, raise funds, conduct meetings,take photographs, pour beer and wine,write grants, do data entry, make connec-tions in the community, conduct businesssurveys or just about anything else youcan imagine, please give me a call at 856-794-8653 and I will be glad to talk withyou about how you can get involved. IFor more information on Main StreetVineland, visit 603 E. Landis Ave., call 794-8653, visit www.mainstreetvineland.org, orcheck them out on Facebook.IDowntown Vineland{TODD NOON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VDID / MAINSTREET VINELAND }AFunand TastyStart to 2012Taste the Sandwiches of the YearTELL EMYOU SAWIT INTHE GRAPEVINE!We have a distribution of 25,000in the greater Vineland market.(Including Millville, Bridgeton, Upper Deerfield,Newfield, Franklinville, Richland, Buena, etc.)Were Counting On You!We bring you The Grapevine for free every week and weonly ask one thing in return ... Please let our advertisersknowthat you sawtheir ads in The Grapevine.Our loyal readers should be your customers.For advertising info, call 856-457-7815Grapevine 16-24 011112-de:Layout 11/9/129:51 PMPage 19ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTPOETRY ON HIGH, FREE MUSIC LECTURE, JAZZ,GOSPEL, AND NIGHTLIFE AROUND THE REGION.JANUARY 12 THROUGH 17Nightlife at Bennigans. 2196 W. LandisAve., Vineland, 205-0010. KaraokeThursdays with Bob Morgan, 9 p.m.close,$3 Heinekens, DJ/Dance Party Fridays 9p.m.-Close, $3 Coronas. All SportsPackages: MLB Extra Innings, NBA LeaguePass, NHL Center Ice, and NFL SundayTicket. $3 12-oz. Coors Light & $5 23-oz.Call for reservations and information.EVERY WEDNESDAYNightlife at Neptune Restaurant.1554S. Delsea Dr., Vineland. Live DJ and Trivia.692-2800.Bike Nite.Bojos Ale House, 222 N. HighSt., Millville. 7 p.m. 327-8011.JANUARY 13 THROUGH 15Nightlife 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, 46 p.m. $1 off alcoholic drinks.Fri. and Sat., live entertainment.Nightlife at Bojos.222 N. High St.,Millville, 327-8011. Thurs and Fri.: Karaokewith Patty and Rick.Nightlife at Old Oar House.Old OarHouse Irish Pub. 123 N. High St., Millville,293-1200. Wed.: Karaoke 9 p.m., Thurs.:Scott Seabock 9 p.m., Fri.: Danny EyerBand 9 p.m. Sat.: Me & The Boys 9 p.m.EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAYTop 40 Dance Party w/ DJ TonyMorrison.The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S.Delsea Dr,, Vineland. All of the most popu-lar mainstream dance music. 765-5977.FRIDAY, JANUARY 13Dont Call Me Francis. Annata Wine Bar,Bellevue Ave., Hammonton, 609-704-9797.Rock/dance band. 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.Jesse Ruben. Hangar 84, 20 S. Sixth St.,Vineland, 609-319-5423. Rock band. 5 p.m.$10-12.Luck Be a Lady: Art & Music Show.The Backroom Lounge, CrpeMaker, 607 E.Landis Ave. 205-0027. George Perez per-forms classic standards and oldies bySinatra, Darin, Dino, Bennett, Elvis, andothers. Art exhibit, food and wine available.7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $15.Juniper Trio.Second Fridays TheBayshore Discovery Project/A.J. Meerwald,2800 High St., Bivalve-Port Norris, 785-2060. Susan Bishop-alto saxophone andflute, Stephen Testa-bass and J. JodyJanetta-drums/percussion.Broadway Musicals of Today.VHSSouth Auditorium, E. Chestnut Ave.,Vineland. 7 p.m. The Vineland HighSchool Cap 'N Dagger club hosts its firstbenefit concert, featuring musicalnumbers from Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins,Mamma Mia, Wicked, In the Heights andmany more. Highlights current VHS stu-dents, alumni and local dance companies.Tickets $10 and $5 for students. Ticketswill be available at the door one hourprior to show.ANJ. Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,Millville. Free admission. 79 p.m.SATURDAY, JANUARY 14Adelante.The Sweet Life Bakery, 601 E.Landis Ave., Vineland, 692-5353. Livemusic with J. Jody Janetta-drums, PaulWoznicki-piano/flute and Steve Testa-bass. Sets: 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.Gospel Show. Hangar 84, 20 S. Sixth St.,Vineland, 609-319-5423. Rock band. 5p.m. $10-12.Gary Cimino. Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N.High St., Millville. Free admission. Also,first annual Bacon Bash. 69 p.m.SUNDAY, JANUARY 15Poetry on High. Bogarts Bookstore. 210N. High St., Millville. Free admission.Original Poetry and music, with host RitaLyman. 14:30 p.m.TUESDAY, JANUARY 17Music Lecture Series.Millville PublicLibrary, 210 Buck St., Millville. 6:308p.m. Paul Somers, Adult EducationDirector for the Bay-Atlantic Symphony,hosts the lecture. Free. 825-7087;FRIDAY, JANUARY 20Third Friday: Open Mic Poetry. ApronStrings Dessert Boutique, 19 East Oak St.,Millvillle. 67:30 p.m. Join host CarolWaties for this free Third Frida