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eachers convey information. Good

teachers reveal hidden treasures. Great
teachers inspire their students to rise to
a higher level of being. Awesome teachers
speak so strongly, they change their students
lives and the world at the same time.
Richard Flaim is one of the most awesome
teachers the region has ever seen.
In the movie October Sky, a teacher (Miss
Riley) saw such great things in Homer
Hickman and so inspired this young man that
not only his life, but our entire NASA space
program was changed forever.
Im no Homer Hickman, just a poor kid
whose mom worked three jobs to make my life
wonderful. But, spoiled brat that I was, I didnt
see nor understand all the sacrifices she made
for me working three jobs just to make up for
my having no father. Without a fathers guid-
ance, where is a wandering young man to seek
understanding of his own manhood?
It took an awesome teacher to see value in
my life, and his personal sacrifice to sit me
down and talk to me like a father is what
changed my life forever.
Richard Flaim came from a farming family
and, around age 12 while working next to his
father picking radishes in the rain and mud,
his father said, Rich, look at my hands (which
were muddy, callused, and cracked). If you dont
want to have hands that look like these, you
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Retired educator Richard Flaim has been a father figure and an
inspiration, even changing the course of state and national
curriculum. { BY JEROME LUKAS }
See In Our Schools on page 6
for more graduation news and
graduate lists.
Legendary Teacher
Glad Grads
Richard Flaim, right, was honored by the NJ Commission on Holocaust Education
in September 2009 for contributions to Holocaust education and 27 years of
service to the Commission, at Richard Stockton College of NJ. Presenting the
award are Dr. Paul B. Winkler, executive director of the Commission and Philip
Kirschner, Commission chairman.
Graduating seniors Dylan McFeaters
of Millville and Victor Ortiz of
Bridgeton prepare to walk the
procession at the 2011 Pineland
Learning Center graduation.
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Letters to the Editor
THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN
As I sit and listen to the rhetoric of todays
political landscape, I find myself wondering
how we came to this poignant moment in
our nations history when the institution
known as public education (started by one of
the most conservative religious groups
known to our country, the Puritans) has
become the sole target of all of our nations
tribulations and economic problems.
How is it that teachers have been por-
trayed as greedy ungrateful tenants of this
subculture and how the unions that protect
them as masters of the downfall of every-
thing that is good about our society? How
can it be that those of us who entered this
profession to teach the youth of our country,
to touch their hearts, are such monsters?
As a teacher of 31 years, I have witnessed
many things in my tenure. When working in
an inner-city district as a brand-new teacher,
my life was threatened on more than one
occasion; or told that one of my students had
brought a gun to school and that the lockers
inside my classroom had to be inspected; or
fights would break out between students that
turned into brawls and threatened everyone
in sight; or witnessing a drug deal going
down at 8 a.m. on a Monday morning. And
yet, I still did my job even though societys
social ills were dangerously close to endan-
gering my own existence. And for all of this
endurance I was promised a pension upon
my retirement, (which I have been contribut-
ing to since I started teaching in 1980) and
the respect of a grateful nation.
Where has it all gone? Where has the
respect and gratitude gone? How many
times have I heard how wonderful it must
be to be a teacher? Or I could never do what
you do! Or they could not pay me enough!
True, for a very long time I was not paid
enough. So, I went back to school to earn my
masters; which assisted me in living a better
life. And isnt that what this country is all
about? I have worked hard for every dime.
Have we forgotten what this country was
founded on? Life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness? Have our political leaders forgot-
ten that they are our representatives? They
are to represent us, not to dictate, not to go
against the law of the land, not to bully us
into submission.
Did we create the financial mess we are
in now? Did we borrow pension funds and
never replace them? Dont we, every payday,
contribute to our pension? Does the state
contribute their portion? Our own leaders
have not kept their promisesthey are much
more focused on their own political agenda.
Well, I no longer work in an inner-city
district. However, with every district, new
challenges appear daily due to state laws
and the ever-changing societal demands that
a teacher must cheerily adhere to as a public
servant. Yes, a public servant. I am here to
serve the public. Which means a variety of
obligations await me on a daily basis that
most everyday citizens do not have to
adhere to. However, when I see the faces of
my students, it makes it all worthwhile.
Knowing that in some way I have changed a
life or made some kind of impact on them.
Every teacher attempts to honor this most
noble of professions daily. If that means
grading papers and preparing lessons
through the night, or making phone calls
congratulating students and parents on their
classroom achievements, or spending their
own money on things that their class may
need, or just being a sympathetic ear to a
child, or just giving them a hug to make it all
better. Or staying way past that 3 oclock bell
on a daily basis due to an array of responsi-
bilities that need to be tended to. Did we all
forget what an incredibly hard job it is to
teach in 2011? If the job were that easy,
everyone would do it.
You may ask why the title, The World
Turned Upside Down. Well, after the
British lost the Revolutionary War, the
British soldiers began to play this tune in
response to the unbelievable outcome of the
war. I found that this song title was fitting
considering the state of New Jersey politics
and how it has turned my world upside
down, as well as the teaching profession.
As part of the middle class, or what is left
of it, my world is turned upside down due to
the chaos our legislative leaders have caused
as a result of an irresponsible approach to the
running of our state government. If the state
had met its obligations for the past decade or
had responsibly managed the pension system,
maybe the teaching profession would not be
at the mercy or the object of a politicians
goal-setting agenda for his personal strategy.
In closing, my heart is broken over the
present state of affairs and how teachers are
now being perceived throughout our country.
Hopefully, we can move past this period of
time and start to make sense of this chaos
and find solutions that will be fair to all con-
cerned so that we can continue to make the
world a better place for all.
Josephine Orlando-Spinelli, Vineland
REASON TO CELEBRATE
I applaud the congregation of First United
Methodist Church for their willingness to
take a step in faith during these dire eco-
nomic times. Our sanctuary is now accessi-
ble for those who are differently abled and
our chapel has been renovated to provide
more functional space. Sunday, June 12, was
Pentecost and Confirmation. For the first
time, no family member was excluded from
the service due to disability. First Church is
committed to being a good neighbor and we
can say in all sincerity that all are welcome.
We will have a service to celebrate the
renovation on Sunday, September 25, at 11
a.m. and hope that the community will save
that date and join us.
Jeanette M. Block, Pastor
First United Methodist Church
1 Legendary Teacher
Richard Flaim is an educator who
has changed the course of state
and national curriculum.
JEROME LUKAS
2,4,11 Faces in the News
6 In Our Schools
8 Homegrown Books
Two just-released books about
Vineland history celebrate the
towns past. VINCE FARINACCIO
10 Eventful Future
Looking ahead to events this
summer and through the rest of
the year. TODD NOON
10 Crossword
12 Community Calendar
14 News in Brief
16 DINING: Four Farm
Markets
A sampling of the roadside markets
providing locally grown produce.
FRANK GABRIEL
18 Food for Thought
Southern flair for the Fourth.
JEAN HECKER
20-22 HOME AND GARDEN
24 Entertainment
26 REAL ESTATE
27 Political Arena
Teachers, health care, unions, and
Gov. Christie. PAUL J. DOE
27 CLASSIFIEDS
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Patel Volunteers at Wings & Wheels Air Show
On Memorial
Day weekend,
Sahil Patel took
time out of the
festivities to vol-
unteer at the
Wings & Wheels
Air Show, dis-
playing a model
airplane that he
built. The plane,
Sahils own
design, features
all of the nor-
mal aspects of a model airplane, with one twistSahils can actually fly. Using a
model engine, the plane runs on a special brand of motor oil.
Sahil used the plane to present demonstrations of its flying capabilities and to
encourage youngsters to take an interest in aviation, either as a career choice or
a hobby. His family notes that they are very proud of Sahil, and they hope to see
his interest in aviation and engineering take him far in life.
Sahil Patel checks out the cockpit of a real plane at the Wings & Wheels Air Show.
Local Businesses
Support Troops
The employees of
Newfield National Bank,
along with David Surdam
of Chemglass, recently
joined forces to supply
Treats for Troops.
Treats for Troops was
the idea of Lisa Miles and
Michele Sterchele, both
employees of Newfield
National Bank. They held a
candy drive among their
co-workers to collect good-
ies for some of the troops serving aboard the USS Enterprise. Joe Sterchele,
Micheles husband, got Chemglass involved and formed a partnership to ship the
sweets overseas to the troops. The vice president of Chemglass, David Surdam,
generously donated the packing and shipping of the candy.
Happy Birthday,
Mommy!
On June 15, you turn one
year older, and we just want
you to know how much you
are appreciated. We wish you
the best birthday and thank
you for always being there for
all of us.
We love you!
Always,
Tabi, Lou, and Pumpkin
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Merkel Joins
SurgiCenter of Vineland/
Eye Associates
SurgiCenter of Vineland and Eye
Associates announces the addition of
Dr. Margaret Ann Devine-Merkel to its
staff of physicians. Merkel has taught
and mentored nurses for the last 31
years, and worked hand in hand with
physicians to incorporate a holistic
approach to patient care at South
Jersey Hospital. In her many years at
the hospital, she helped to implement
and develop programs to benefit the
physicians, nurses and patients.
Anyone reading the qualifications
and accomplishments of Dr. Merkel
would understand why we at
SurgiCenter of Vineland and Eye
Associates wanted her her on our
team, said Dr. Sydney Tyson Our
patients will benefit from her presence
here and we will enjoy having her on
our team.
Pictured: Dr. Merkel with Dr. Tyson at
SurgiCenter of Vineland/Eye Associates.
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Vineland Seals Break Record
Courtney Middleton, Rachel Simone and Chris Morris each had a record-breaking
performance competing for the Vineland YMCA Seals Swim Team during a recent
meet. Middleton broke the 15-18 girls 200 butterfly record with a time of 2:12.13,
while Simone broke her own 15-18
girls 1000 freestyle record 11:52.49.
Morris broke the 15-18 boys 100 but-
terfly record with a time of 52.94.
From left: Courtney Middleton and
Rachel Simone accept their broken
record awards from YMCA of Vineland
Seal coaches Dennis DeMatte, Mike
Johnson, Stephen Tucker and Kyle
Mongelluzzo. Not pictured: Chris Morris.
Vineland Rotary Awards $22,000 in Scholarships
Twenty one of Vinelands finest were the honored recipients of more than $22,000
in scholarships at the Rotary Club of Vinelands Annual Scholarship and Recognition
event. Held at the Ramada Inn, the ceremony included the presentation of 12 different
scholarships, many named in honor of long-time Rotarians who dedicated themselves
to furthering the dreams of area students.
The 2011 Vineland Rotary Scholarship Recipients include: Josiah DuffyHarry
Kejzman Memorial Scholarship, Cumberland County College (CCC); Candice Cape
Loyle Lanes Bowling Center Scholarship, CCC; Alexandra YeagerShaye Kotok Memorial
Scholarship, Vineland High School (VHS); Nima KarvarLeslie N. Kotok Memorial
Scholarship, VHS; Destiny RiveraJohn Spoltore/Matt Blatt Most Inspirational
Scholarship, VHS; Ashlee HarrisThe Grapevines Hometown Heroes Scholarship, Sacred
Heart High School (SHHS); Matthew McMahonThe Grapevines Hometown Heroes
Scholarship, SHHS; Anastasiya NovatorskayaThe Grapevines Hometown Heroes
Scholarship, VHS; Amber StubbsThe Grapevines Hometown Heroes Scholarship, VHS;
Marili TapiaThe Grapevines Hometown Heroes Scholarship, VHS; Kaitlyn TernayThe
Grapevines Hometown Heroes Scholarship, SHHS; Daniel BradburyHarry D. Doerr
Memorial Scholarship, Rutgers University; Drew GarrettHarry D. Doerr Memorial
Scholarship, VHS; Laura HuffmanHarry D. Doerr Memorial Scholarship, SHHS; Shannon
Joes-ButtsHarry D. Doerr Memorial Scholarship, VHS; Lexi MisiewiczMonsignor
Joseph G. Stoerlein Scholarship, SHHS; Rebecca GardellaReverend C. Ross Collins
Memorial Scholarship, Cumberland Christian School; Joshua EdgarWilliam F. Dudley,
Sr., Memorial Scholarship, VHS; Sanjay MenghaniOtto Schwabe Memorial Scholarship,
VHS; Maria ProcopioKimball Cup, SHHS; Anastasiya NovatorskayaKimball Cup, VHS.
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Graduates of Pineland Learning Center
display their diplomas following the
commencement ceremony.
Justin Angelino, Vineland; John Casaccio, Vineland;
Carlos Cintron, Black Horse Pike Regional; Deshon
Cochran, Bridgeton; David Dismukes, Delsea; Dontee
Edwards, Gloucester; Farron Fleming, Bridgeton;
Shyleek Garcia, Pittsgrove; Shareef Halley, Millville;
Jamar Harris, Pleasantville; Johnathan Hutchinson,
Vineland; Anntanette Johnson, Bridgeton; Christopher
Lebron, Vineland; Derik Martin, Pittsgrove; Donald Alex
McCann, Pittsgrove; Dylan McFeaters, Millville; Serena
Oglesby, Pleasantville; Victor Ortiz, Bridgeton; George
Pierce, Buena; Joel Rodriguez, Bridgeton; TaQuan
Rogers, Camden; Charles Singleton, Salem; Alan
Weissman, Clearview; and Marcus Wilson, Vineland.
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Sacred Heart High School
Top 11 Graduates of 2011
The top 11 Sacred Heart graduates of 2011
pose for a picture following their com-
mencement ceremony.
From left: (back row) Clarissa Hayes,
Carlos Negron, Laura Huffman (Miss
Vineland), Jennifer Consalo, Zachary
Sammartino, Lexi Misiewicz;
(front row) Maria Procopio, Joseph
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Ellison Students Graduate, Prep for High School
Prepared for and eager to take on the world of high school, the 12 members
of The Ellison School's Class of 2011, graduated on Thursday, June 9. The cere-
mony, which featured speeches from all 12 graduates, as well as a keynote
address from Ellison alumnae, Dr. Nicole M. Orr (Class of 1989), was held in the
school's auditorium. The Founder's Award for Academic Excellence was present-
ed to Neil Menghani of Vineland. The Headmaster's Award winners (selected by
the faculty) were Caleb Chapman and Dhruv Patel, both of Vineland.
From left: (seated) Emily Kaplitz (Our Lady of Mercy Academy), Rita Barretta
(Vineland High School), Lauren Dwyer (Sacred Heart High School), Alexandra Durham
(Vineland High School), Jordana Rosenberg (A.P. Schalick High School); (standing)
Dhruv Patel (Vineland High School), Caleb Chapman (St. Augustine Prep), Jaxx Ottinger
(St. Augustine Prep), Haddon Antonucci (St. Augustine Prep), Alec Arena (St. Augustine
Prep), Neil Menghani (The Lawrenceville School), and James Hammerstedt, Jr.
(St. Augustine Prep).
Delsea High Announces
Top Two
Delsea Regional High School
announced their 2011 valedictorian and
salutatorian recently. Patricia Dobbins
(right) was
named vale-
dictorian,
while Michael
Ret (below)
was named
salutatorian.
Dobbins
was a mem-
ber of
National
Honor
Society, Atheneum League, Key Club
and YODA. She also was a member of
the tennis team. She plans to attend
Richard Stockton College and major in
psychology.
Ret was a
member of
the National
Honor
Society. He
plans to
attend
Farleigh
Dickinson and
major in pre-
medicine.
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bestselling books and beach fare,
Vinelanders have the opportunity to
enjoy some homegrown reading in
the form of two contributions from the
towns historical societies. Both the
Vineland Historical and Antiquarian
Society and the Friends of Historic
Vineland have released books about the
citys legacy in celebration of the ongoing
sesquicentennial, and you dont have to
wait until we reach the August festivities to
add them to your summer reading list.
The VHAS release, published by Arcadia,
is part of a series that focuses on American
towns and events. The book, Vineland, fea-
tures an impressive collection of photo-
graphs that tell the history of the early years
of the town. A variety of shots captured by
anonymous photographers are quiet and
unguarded, revealing in each selection the
beauty of a town carved fromthe wilder-
ness and shaped into a modern city. From
the opening photo of Pear Streets birth as a
pathway cut through the pinelands to the
architecture that slowly defined the land-
scape, Vinelands photographs and detailed
captions offer an enlightening journey.
In some cases, the pictures are the only
vestiges of storefronts and dwellings that
once lined Landis Avenue or that filled the
side streets to the south before succumbing
to progress. In others, the prototypes of the
now familiar are in evidence, the missing
links to how we arrived at what is com-
monplace today. Weve read about places
like Cosmopolitan Hall, the Baker House,
Charles K. Landiss office building and
home and Andrew Sharps residence that
served as Vinelands first post office, but
the VHAS book provides a visual examina-
tion of these and other locations that filled
the town through the early 20th century.
The book also offers a wide array of
shots that capture some of the citys famous
residents. John and Portia Gage, leaders of
the Friends of Progress, are here as is Hand-
Grips author Walter Blake. Grape juice
inventor Thomas B. Welch, the heralded
1913 Vineland High School football team,
newspaper editor and Landis opponent Uri
Carruth and Susan Fowler, Vinelands own
proponent of reformfor womens attire, all
have appearances. Most are distinguished
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and posed portraits, but the 1870 photo-
graph of Fowler, caught crossing Landis
Avenue while defiantly sporting pants
rather than a dress, is one of the wonderful
spontaneous moments contained in the
book.
The Friends of Historic Vinelands
release, So Rash an Enterprise: The
Founding and History of Vineland, New
Jersey, also has its share of photographs,
many from the organizations founder and
president Dr. Frank DeMaios Vineland
postcard collection, which are presented
with explanatory captions. While some
subjects overlap with photos found in the
VHAS release, many of the shots here per-
fectly augment and complement Vineland.
What distinguishes So Rash an
Enterprise from the VHAS offering is its
merging of the past with the contemporary,
tomorrows history. One section of the
book offers a photographic look at the city
in 2011, highlighting businesses, sites and
landmarks that may or may not still be here
for the bicentennial. It includes statements
from DeMaio and Mayor Robert Romano,
an overview of the Friends of Historic
Vinelands mission and accomplishments
as well as photo highlights of the organiza-
tions recent Founder Day festivities.
The past, however, is what opens the
book, but not through photographic
images. We are transported to Vinelands
beginnings through the journal of Charles
Landis and his account of the founding of
the city. For those who have never read
Landis telling of the towns origins, this is
a good opportunity and the perfect year to
acquaint yourself with the story. What fol-
lows is DeMaios A Ticket to Vineland, an
overview of Vinelands development along
with a look at its immigrant settlers, its
institutions and its notable residents.
Vinelanders can pick up copies of
Vineland at the VHAS museum on Seventh
and Elmer streets, Walgreens, Borders,
M&M Music and Bogarts in Millville. So
Rash an Enterprise will be available at
upcoming sesquicentennial festivities dur-
ing the summer or you can contact the
Friends of Historic Vineland about pur-
chasing a copy. Its the perfect way to bring
the early days of Vineland to life as we pre-
pare to celebrate all 150 years of the city. I
[In So Rash an Enterprise],
we are transported to Vinelands
beginnings through
the journal of Charles Landis
and his account of
the founding of the city.
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e were very proud to have a
ceremony in the Main
Street Vineland office last
Thursday where Century
Savings Bank was announced as the spon-
sor of the fourth annual Vineland Seafood
Festival, which, as I mentioned in last
weeks column, is coming up next month.
We had representatives from Main Street
Vineland and officers of Century Savings
Bank on hand for the ceremony. Its really
great to have Century Savings Bank on
board with us for this event, which brings
thousands of people to Landis Avenue.
The Vineland Seafood Festival will take
place on Saturday, July 16 (rain date is
Sunday, July 17), from 4 to 9 p.m. on the
600 block of Landis Avenue. Youll read
more about it in weeks to come.
Snow and Santa Claus are about as far
from most peoples minds now as is the
North Pole, but this is the time when we
are in the process of planning the next
Main Street Vineland Holiday Parade. This
years parade will take place on Saturday,
November 26 (rain date is Sunday,
November 27) with a new, earlier starting
time of 5 p.m. In keeping with our look
ahead, the theme of the parade this year
will be Holidays of the Future. The
parade will feature, as usual, float and fire
truck contests, as well as much more. Each
year we aim to make the parade better than
the year before. We will be taking applica-
tions from those wanting to be in the
parade or who want to be vendors. That
information will be publicized shortly.
Much of our summertime activity that
you see is the work of the Promotions
Committee but, in weeks to come, I will fill
you in on the plans of the other commit-
tees. The Organization, Design, and
Economic Restructuring committees are all
hard at work and I will be filling you in on
their plans as they also take a look ahead.
***
A couple of reminders:
Only two community painting days
remain for the downtown mural
Thursday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. at the Landis MarketPlace (631 E.
Landis Ave,), and Saturday, July 16, from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 56 W. Landis Ave.
Again we want to thank Vineland
Construction Company for making this
latter facility available. You will have an
opportunity to meet and work with the
muralist, Cesar Viveros Herrera. You do
not have to be an artistic expert to do it.
The finished panels will be mounted on
the eastern wall of the building at 616 E.
Landis Avehopefully, in time for
Vinelands 150th birthday on August 8.
This mural project is a collaboration
between Main Street Vineland and Appel
Farm Arts & Music Center through a PNC
Arts Alive grant that Appel Farm received
for two agriculturally-themed murals
one each in Vineland and Bridgeton.
Dont forget to enter your childs
picture in our fourth annual Little Miss &
Mister Cherry Tomato Photo Contest again
this year. Send or bring your childs 5 x 7
portrait-oriented (not landscape-oriented)
photo with a completed registration form
to Main Street Vineland office, 603 E.
Landis Ave., Vineland, by Friday, July 29 to
enter. Completed forms can also be faxed
to the office at (856) 794-2541. Registration
forms can also be downloaded from our
website by going to the Calendar of Events
page and going to the link under Little
Miss & Mister Cherry Tomato Contest. A
one-dollar donation casts your vote for
your favorite and your donation goes
toward downtown Vineland revitalization.
People can vote as often as they like.
Submitted photos cannot be returned. You
can cast your vote by visiting the
VDID/Main Street Vineland office week-
days from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final day
of voting and crowning of the winners will
be at the BBQ, Chili n Cheese Steak Cook-
Off on Saturday, September 24. Voting will
end at 4 p.m. with the crowning of the win-
ners at 6 p.m. The winners will ride in the
Main Street Vineland Holiday Parade. I
For more information on Main Street Vineland,
visit the office at 603 E. Landis Ave., call
794-8653, visit www.mainstreetvineland.org,
or check them out on Facebook.
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Fathers Day Wishes
For the one we love so much. This is
our first Fathers Day without you. Our
love, our happiness, and the greatest
joy well ever know is you! Our love,
that is ours to give, now and forever!
Always in our hearts and thoughts,
Your wife, Faith,
Jr., Ricky, Nate, A.J.,
and your grandchildren. XOXO
Happy Fathers Day!
Daddy, you are our hero and will always be remem-
bered. Even though we cant be with you, you are, and
always will be, our only daddy.
We wish you the best Fathers Day ever.
Love, Tabi, Lou and Pumpkin
In Loving Memory of Deacon
Angel A. Gonzalez
Seven years have passed us by since God
called you to His kingdom. And there is not
one day that passes by that we wish you were
here with us. Our family chain has been bro-
ken, but soon we will be together when we
meet in Heaven.
We miss you & love you,
Aracelis, Jr., Nancy, & Ollie B.
In Honor of Fathers Lost
In loving memory and honor of my dear father,
Juan Ramos, on the 16th anniversary of his
passingJune 22, 1995. Remembering your
happy face, your love and guidance.
With all my love, your daughter,
America
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
Monthly Book Club. Vineland Public
Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland.
Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction in 2009
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout will be
discussed. For help in obtaining a copy of
the book, call 794-4244 ext. 4243 (be sure
to say its for the Book Club). 2 p.m.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
4th Friday on the Lake Dinner. LLPOA
Community Center, Lake Shore and
Narcissus, Laurel Lakes. 6 p.m. Tex/Mex
dinner. Dine inside or out by the lake.
BYOB. Music by Prestige Worldwide DJ.
$11 adults, $5 kids under 10. Takeout
available. 825-0319 or
www.LaurelLakeNJ.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
Ladies Auxiliary Italian Sub Sale.
Dorothy Fire Company, 70 Tuckahoe Rd.,
Dorothy. 10 a.m. until sold out. $5.50 each.
Kiwanis Club Flea Market. Parrish
Signs, Delsea Dr. near Grant Ave.,
Vineland. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rain date is
June 26. 696-1062.
4th Annual Car Wash Fundraiser.
Cumberland County Jail, Atlantic St.
Parking Lot, Bridgeton. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Corrections officers at the Cumberland
County Jail (P.B.A. Local 231)will be washing
cars to help purchase fans for area seniors.
Cars $7, SUVs and large trucks $10. This
years recipients: Vineland and Bridgeton
Housing Authorities and Hopewell Senior
Center. Noteworthy sponsors: Upper
Deerfield Wal-Mart , Bridgeton Advanced
Auto and Big John's Pizza. 453-4876.
JUNE 24 AND 25
Friends of the Library Book Sale.
Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St.,
Millville. Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Book Dealers will be
charged a $25 entrance fee. The general
public admitted free.
JUNE 25 AND 26
Fantasy Faire. WheatonArts, 1000
Glasstown Rd., Millville. Characters from
folklore, fairytales and fantasy come to life
at this family-
friendly festi-
val blending
historic fact
with myth and
popular fanta-
sy from the
medieval and
renaissance
periods of his-
tory. 10 a.m. -
5 p.m. both
days. Event is
included in the
price of admission to WheatonArts.
Saturday: $10, senior adults $9, students
$7. Children 5 and under are free. Sunday:
Same except all children 17 and under are
admitted free (funded by a PNCArts Alive
grant). 825-6800 or 800-998-4552, or visit
www.wheatonarts.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
Italian Day Festival and BBQ. Bruno
JUNE 24 THROUGH 26
17th Annual Italian American
Festival. This festive three-day event
is sponsored by Knights of Columbus
#2572. The Knights of Columbus is a
non-profit organization and proceeds
from the festival benefits Catholic
education and various other local
charities.
The success of this festival has
been overwhelming, and continues to
draw more and more people each year. With more than 40 merchandise and
food vendors, and an estimated crowd in excess of 45,000, this gathering is
worth the trip to Wildwood.
The festivities take place on Olde New Jersey Avenue in Wildwood. Here
street vendors will display their Italian memorabilia and food vendors will
offer a variety of Italian and non-Italian treats. The activities begin at 4 p.m.
on Friday, 10 a.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. Stop by the Knights of
Columbus table for additional information.
Of note to Vinelanders, six-year-old Vincent Crocilla, of Vineland, will per-
form the Italian National Anthem at the grand opening ceremony on Friday.
That ceremoney will begin at 7 p.m with a procession in honor of Saint
Anthony. The procession begins at The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, 1st and
Central Avenues, will proceed to 2nd Avenue and conclude on Olde New
Jersey Avenue. Come and meet Alicia Vitarelli, Action News anchor personali-
ty, the 2011 Grand Marshall. Tori Bischoff will perform the National Anthem.
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Melini Memorial Park, Central Ave.,
Minotola. Noon - 5 p.m. BBQ platters $10.
Also availablesausage and pepper sand-
wiches, meatball sandwiches, hot dogs,
Italian water ice and other festival food and
drink. Continuous music and entertain-
ment, kiddy amusements, all hosted by
Sicilian-American Club of South Jersey.
697-3359 or 205-0637.
Summer Concert: Voices of the Lord
Choir. Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554
E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. 6 p.m. 691-
1205 ext. 15.
Boy Scout Troop #580 Fundraiser
Breakfast. Millville Elks Lodge, 1182 E.
Broad St., Millville. 7 a.m.1 p.m. Raises
money to send the boys in the Troop to
summer camp. Tickets $7 adults, $4 chil-
dren under 10, available at the door.
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
Tale Spin Stories: 4th of July
Celebration. Cumberland Mall, Center
Court, Rts 47 and 55, Vineland. Miss Kathy
introduces children to social, listening and
interactive skills. Break out the red, white,
and blue for a 4th of July parade and sto-
ries about the nation we live in from sea
to shining sea! Snack Parade: Friendlys.
10:30 11:30 a.m. Free.
American Red Cross Blood Drive.
Newfield Fire Company, 18 Catawba Ave.,
Newfield. Newfield National Bank is host-
ing. Noon - 6 p.m. To schedule an
appointment: 692-3440, ext. 1151.
Pinched Nerve Presentation. Ledden
Family Chiropractic Centre, E. Landis
Ave., Vineland. 6:30 p.m. Complimentary
presentation. 692-2220.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
Bus Trip to Ballys Casino. The Charlotte
Brago Senior Center Association in
Deerfield Township is hosting. Bus leaves
the Center (736 Landis Avenue in
Rosenhayn) at 9 a.m., returns by 5 p.m. Call
455-7332 or 455-6902 to register.
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
Sports Medicine and Knee Pain
Seminar. SJH Fitness Connection, 1430
W. Sherman Ave., Vineland. 6 p.m. The
latest techniques for treating knee pain,
presented by Brad Bernandini, M.D., a
member of the SJH Orthopedic and Spine
Specialty Group. Free but seating is limit-
ed, register at 1-877-6-ORTHO1 (877-667-
8461) or www.jointpainseminar.com.
Semper Marine Detachment Dinner.
Semper Marine Detachment #205, 2041 W.
Landis Ave., Vineland. 4 - 7 p.m. Dinner is
spaghetti and meatballs with buttered roll,
tossed salad, beverage, and dessert.. $7,
$4 for children under 12, 5 and under free.
Take-out available. 692-4300.
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FREE VENDOR SPACE
New Jersey Motorsports Park to offer
free vendor space to Cumberland
County based businesses for July
22-24, 2011 GRAND-AM Road Racing
weekend
As a thank you to Cumberland
County based businesses, New
Jersey Motorsports Park is offering
free vendor exhibit space to local
businesses for the upcoming July
22-24, 2011 GRAND-AM Road Racing
event weekend.
This opportunity is limited to a
10 by 10 space and excludes food
and beverage vendors. A $25 refund-
able deposit is required to hold the
space for the July weekend.
Interested vendors are asked to pro-
vide proof of their business location
in Cumberland County.
For more information or to regis-
ter, call 327-7251.
Cantor Shiree Kidron will be featured
at the Shabbat services on Friday, June
24 and Saturday, June 25, at Beth
Israel Congregation, 1015 E. Park Ave.,
Vineland.
These services, which will feature
Sephardic liturgical music, will mark a
farewell to Cantor Kidron, who has been
offered the position of Assistant Cantor
at the prestigious Park Avenue
Synagogue in New York City. Cantor
Kidron has been a frequent guest at
Beth Israel Congregation, having led
High Holy Day, Shabbat, and other
services there since September 2008.
The June 24 services will begin at
7:30 p.m., and will be followed by an
Oneg Shabbat. The June 25 services
will begin at 9 a.m. and will be fol-
lowed by a special luncheon in Cantor
Kidrons honor, sponsored by Beth
Israel Congregation President Dr.
David Rosenberg and his wife Barbara.
The services will be led by Rabbi
Alfredo S. Winter, spiritual leader of
Beth Israel Congregation.
Those interested in attending the
luncheon should contact the Beth
Israel Congregation office no later than
Wednesday, June 22.
For more information, call the Beth
Israel Congregation office at 691-0852.
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Tower Hospitality properties

named Official Hotels of NJMP
New Jersey Motorsports Park has
entered into a partnership agreement with
Tower Hospitality, LLC that names the
property and franchise management com-
panys hotels as the Official Hotels of New
Jersey Motorsports Park. Towers hotel
properties include Days Inn, Wingate by
Wyndham, Holiday Inn Express and
Hampton Inn &Suites, all based in Vineland.
We feel comfortable recommending
overnight accommodations at Tower
Hospitality hotels to the thousands of race
fans, competitors and race officials that
come to the area each season, said Brad
Scott, general manager of NJMP. This part-
nership is a win-win for both companies.
We look forward to making this part-
nership a total success, said Janice Jones,
corporate director of sales and marketing
for Tower Hospitality. We represent three
major chainsHilton/Hampton Inn &
Suites, Wyndham/Wingate & Days Inn and
IHG/Holiday Inn Expressoffering many
value added amenities, rewards programs
and affordable rates.
Whether looking for a budget hotel,
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mid-level hotel or higher end hotel featur-
ing suites, we have it all, said Jones. We
have created several new race packages
that tie into our partnership offering race
fans overnight accommodations, event tick-
ets, vouchers to Bennigans Restaurant and
a gift upon arrival. Our partnership with
NJMP will ensure all guests visiting the
area a great overall experience.
Tower Hospitality owns and operates
several dining and lodging properties in
southern New Jersey, including Dennys in
Vineland and Northfield, and Bennigans in
Vineland. Since 1974, Tower has grown
from a single, family-owned hotel to seven
properties with hundreds of employees.
Tower continues to expand through devel-
opment and acquisition to accommodate
the rapid growth in business and leisure in
the area, and the accompanying need for
quality accommodations.
New Solid Waste Utility Charges
on Vland Municipal Utilities Bill
Homeowners will begin to see a new
Solid Waste Utility charge included in their
Vineland Municipal Utilities (VMU) bill
statement beginning next month. The City
of Vineland has recently agreed to dissolve
the garbage and trash collection district
and establish a Solid Waste Utility (SWU)
that will charge a monthly flat fee to all
homeowners. Homeowners were accus-
tomed to seeing their garbage and trash
collection charges included in their tax bill
and those charges were based on a deter-
mined rate multiplied by their assessed
value. As a result of this change, taxpayers
will see a reduction in taxes beginning with
their third quarter tax bill. In addition, a
Solid Waste Utility flat fee charge of $18
will be included in their Vineland
Municipal Utility bill, monthly.
The initial start-up charge for SWUwill
include a two-month charge of $36, which
residents can expect to see in the July 2011
VMUbill statement. Monthly charges there-
after will be $18. In order to cover accrued
costs, the SWUflat fee charge will be billed
one month in advance. For example, when
residents reviewtheir August, 2011 utility
bill, the Solid Waste Utility charge included
in that bill will be for September 2011.
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Unpaid SWU charges will be subject to a
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Schiavo Achieves Membership in
Million Dollar Round Table
Outstanding
client service,
ethics and profes-
sionalism have
enabled Steven
Schiavo of
Schiavo and
Associates, LLC
(2647 E. Chestnut
Ave., Vineland), to
achieve member-
ship in the prestigious Million Dollar
Round Table (MDRT) The Premier
Association of Financial Professionals.
Attaining membership in MDRT is a
distinguishing career milestone achieved
by less than one percent of the worlds life
insurance and financial services profes-
sionals. MDRT members like Steven are
united in their commitment to help indi-
viduals, families and business owners gain
financial peace of mind, says MDRT
President Julian H. Good Jr., CLU, ChFC.
Recruits Sought for Police
Youth Week
The Vineland Police Department is cur-
rently recruiting young boys and girls, 13 to
17 years old, from the Vineland area, to par-
ticipate in Police Youth Week (P.Y.W.).
P.Y.W. is a weeklong camp geared toward
youth who are Cumberland County resi-
dents and interested in law enforcement.
Each city (Vineland, Millville, Bridgeton,
and the Sheriffs Dept.), recruits approxi-
mately 20 youths. Candidates must be in
good health, sound mind and have no crim-
inal arrest record.
Participants will experience what it's
like to attend a police academy. They are
housed overnight at the camp and must
remain at the camp for the entire week.
There is no cost to Cumberland County
residents. Space is limited, approximately
60 slots are available for county youths. For
more information contact DET.C. Gonzalez
at the Vineland Police Juvenile Education
and School Safety Unit at 856-297-0406.
FoodBank Needs Volunteers
Summer may be a time of vacation but,
locally it is a time when volunteerism
drops as families take trips or have out of
town guests. The Community FoodBank
of New Jersey/Southern Branch is looking
for volunteers to help with a number of
FoodBank duties, including receptionist
and pantry helper.
If interested or you have questions, call
Maria Bocelle at 609-383-8843, ext 114.
The Community FoodBank of New
Jersey/ Southern Branch is located at the
Shore Mall, Egg Harbor Township. It
serves those in need in Atlantic, Cape
May, Cumberland and southeastern
Burlington counties. I
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t seemed only apropos when con-
ceiving this columnwhich will pub-
lish on the first full day of summer
2011to be offering up an initial
installment of my regularly scheduled sea-
sonal farm market adventures. This time of
the year, I trek on a weekly basis from my
coastal Jersey base of operations to
Vineland and its hinterlands in search of
the finest earthly products to be found, at
least in this columnists opinion, anywhere.
Its an exciting, extemporaneous process. I
try to keep preconceived notions to a mini-
mum and shop as my Italian ancestors
might have. Which is to say, ferreting out
the very freshest, highest quality available
stuff and finding something cool to do with
it, rather than working from the limitations
of an in-advance list and trying to locate
specific items.
Hopping off Route 55 at Garden Road in
the far northwest corner of town, we began
our search at Weavers Market (762 Garden
Road, 856-692-9481) in Pittsgrove
Township. Visit here and youll be greeted
by an olfactory and visual symphony of
flowers, vibrant reds, soothing blues, inspir-
ing purples and calming yellows, wafting
on the breezes of this tiny country commu-
nity. An old-fashioned barn-shaped building
houses the majority of their produce. Here,
we purchased aromatic deep green scal-
lions, with baby pearl onions still happily
clinging to their bottoms. Also ruby-red
hydroponic tomatoes, at a real bargain price
given that we are still several weeks away
fromour first field-grown ones.
Since you cant have tomatoes without
basil, we were thrilled to see the rarer pur-
ple variety readily available at Weavers,
along with pretty much any other herb
plant you could desire. Making my wife
even more ecstatic was an extensive line of
jarred productsvarious pickles and chow-
chowamong themamong which she dis-
covered her own beloved special treat,
apple butter. This no-sugar-added blend,
called Johnnys Apple Butter Spread, comes
fromAmish Family Recipes of Lancaster,
Pennsylvania. Ingredients? Admirably sim-
pleapples, apple cider and cinnamon. And
refrigerate after opening, which translates
as no preservatives to be found.
The next stop on our journey, a few
miles to the north, was DAugustinos
Market on Route 47 in Franklinville, just
north of the Route 40 interchange (856-
694-5109.) If youve never been to this
place, its a delightful anachronism, harken-
ing back to the bygone days of the small-
town general store. Outside the structure,
huge Grecian urns full of herbs serve as
doormen. Once within the low-roofed,
family-run business, youll find an eye-pop-
ping assortment of fresh fruits and veggies,
plus a whole lot more. Desirable oddities
like fresh figs, found on the checkout
counter. Perfect little ovals of fruit, bursting
with a creamy, complex essence within. Or
pointy stalks of just-picked dandelion, still
wet with that mornings dew. But the real
beauty of this place lies in its diversity
dozens of exotic seasonings, coffees, pastas,
dried fruit and nut mixes.
Our favorites, however, are the multiple
kinds of candy pretzels. Cool-looking
yogurt-dipped turquoise ones, others in
dark chocolate, milk chocolate and won-
derfully crunchy toffee-coated. Plus terrific
loaves of fresh Italian bread from respected
Gloucester County bakery Aversas.
Moving east, we headed to Muzzarellis
(3460 East Oak, 856-691-2497), one of our
regions well-established enterprises. For a
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tiny building, this place is packed with fresh
produce. We purchased several bundles of
darling baby carrots at a price so ridiculous-
ly lowwere reluctant to even put it in print.
Along with one of our very favorite special-
ty vegetables, golden zucchini. For those of
you who thought that a misprint, we didnt
mean to say squash. The first time we
encountered this hybrid was three years ago
froma Galloway Township grower at the
weekly Ocean City FarmMarket. Its flavor
profile is dynamicsweeter and much less
watery than its green cousin. With a texture
and taste light years beyond standard yel-
lowsquashs fairly pedestrian nature.
Almost like eating pure sunshine. We like to
grill themsimply, a little olive oil and some
fresh thyme, but these bright beauties
respond equally well to being split open
lengthways, then stuffed and oven-roasted.
(Pssst. try a little schmear of goat
cheese/ricotta and herb blend.)
Muzzarellis also vends its own propri-
etary line of healthful dried fruit and veg-
etables. We saw apples, peaches and red
bell peppers, all of them advertised as being
free of preservatives or salt. Very soon, they
will offer some of the finest melons we
know ofcantaloupes, honeydews and
waterto be found regionally.
Our final destination on this day is also
Vinelands newest farm market facility,
Bergamos (856-692-1356). Perhaps you
noticed a store springing up late this winter
at the confluence of Chestnut and Lincoln
avenues, around the corner from
Giampetro Park? Literally positioned just a
few hundred yards from acres of Bergamo
family-owned farmland, this horizontal
expansion makes much sense. Rich, leafy
greens like collards, spinach and Swiss
chard, plus aquamarine heads of moist
broccoli were on our agenda this time. But
later in summer, they promise a plethora of
midsummer delightstomatoes, peppers
and eggplant and the like. I
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roadside farm markets, sells many items
fresh from the fields that surround the
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any years ago, when my sister
Linda and I took our first
vacation to Newport, Rhode
Island, we toured many his-
torical mansions. One in particular really
captured our imaginations, Hammersmith
Farm, the childhood home of Jacqueline
Bouvier Kennedy and also the "summer
White House" during the Kennedy years.
How incredible to stand on the same spot
on that small staircase where Jackie stood
to throw her wedding bouquet! I have
decided to focus on daytrips, little mini-
vacations.
This summer, I want to go to
Gettysburg. I just want to stand on those
fields and experience the essence of
those fateful days in July so long ago.
For the upcoming 4th of July holiday,
here is one of my favorite recipes from a
cookbook by Regis and Kathy Lee. It is
just luscious and a great dessert for a
lazy summer afternoon.
"Aunt Pittypat's Praline Poundcake
With Gone With The Wind Icing"
Pecan Pound Cake:
3 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened (unsalted)
2 1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
1/2 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Gone with the Wind Glaze:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon Jack Daniel's Whiskey
1 to 3 tablespoons water
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly
butter a 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan,
making sure to butter the center tube.
In a large bowl, stir together flour, bak-
ing powder, salt and nutmeg, then sift the
mixture. In a large bowl, with electric
mixer at medium speed, beat the butter
until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in
the sugar and continue beating 3 to 4 min-
utes, until the mixture is light and almost
white in color. One at a time, beat in the
eggs, beating well after each addition and
scraping down the sides of the bowl.
On low speed, gradually beat in the
flour mixture, one-third at a time, alter-
nating it with the sour cream and whiskey.
Fold in the pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan
and bake for 70 to 75 minutes, or until a
cake tester or toothpick inserted into the
center of the cake comes out clean.
Transfer the cake in the pan to a wire rack
to cool for 15 minutes. Invert the cake
onto the rack and leave to cool completely.
Whisk together the glaze ingredients
with enough water to make a pourable
mixture. Whisk until very smooth. Pour
glaze over cooled cake.
Serve with a mint ice tea for a true
Southern treat! I
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have to get a good education.
Richard grasped his fathers words and
became a skilled musician (on the accor-
dion of all things!) and prospered in high
school academics as well as at Glassboro
State Teachers College (now known as
Rowan University), where he majored in
history. Gerald Barry, Flaims English
teacher at Vineland High School, had a
major influence on his decision to pursue
education as a career.
Fortunately, Mr. Flaim decided to teach
in the Vineland School System. Memorial
Junior High School was his first nesting
place, and 1960 was his first year teaching
both English and Social Studies in the sev-
enth grade. Perhaps unfortunately for
him, I had him for both.
Hating my life at that point, I certainly
copped a very big and bad attitude, going
out and buying a black shirt to match my
attitude. To my mother, this was the con-
summate kiss of death. She took me to a
psychologist, who was clueless about my
lifes issues, and lacking in human dynam-
ics, forcing me to become even more bit-
ter and angry.
The ultimate force of darkness fell
upon me as I started hanging out with the
wrong crowd. Out of this warped environ-
ment, I was Mr. Flaims Star student
(more like Original Black Hole Star). He
saw more in me than I ever could and he
constantly and patiently nurtured my cre-
ative spirit. Recognizing my artistic tal-
ents, which I used primarily to sketch
comical caricatures of classmates and
teachers (including Mr. Flaim), he invited
me to put these talents to constructive
use. At that time, Mr. Flaim had the most
creative bulletin boards in the school.
However, my classroom behavior con-
tinued to create problems for me. Finally,
he got fed up with all my constant comic
interruptions in his classroom. After
speaking with my mom, he sat me down
and just asked this simple question:
Jerry, just what do you want to do with
your life?
No one had ever asked me that question.
I distinctly remember how I responded:
Oh, I want to join the Marines, the Navy
and then the Coast Guard. Then when I
get done with that, become a mailman
(reflecting the many male role models
around me at the time).
Well, something dramatic happened
within my spirit at that juncture: I started
thinking seriously about my future. Right
away, I left the wrong crowd and began
to take my studies more seriously. My
grades dramatically improved over the
next two years, and I became ninth grade
class president.
I am but a microcosm of Richard
Flaims life, but I have been faithful to
always stay in touch, trying to call him
every year on his birthday, February 1.
Mr. Flaim went from Memorial School
to Vineland High School in 1969 where
he and a talented, passionate group of
social studies teachers transformed the
curriculum over a period of four years.
The new curriculum challenged students
to grapple with the moral and ethical
issues in history and their own lives.
When students demonstrated to change
the dress code at Vineland High in the
early 1970s, Flaim and his fellow depart-
ment chairs worked with Principal
Gerald Barry to allow students to wear
the once-banned blue jeans.
Flaim and his sense of fairness and
equality are widely known. Perhaps not
widely known is that he and his col-
leagues Harry Furman and Ken Tubertini
pioneered a curriculum that influenced
the teaching and understanding of the
Holocaust and genocides within our
national educational system. Of course
Mr. Flaim would humbly refute this, but it
is documented extensively at: (http://hgs.
oxfordjournals.org/content/20/1/80.full).
Flaim and his colleagues saw a gap in
the historical description of the
Holocaust. His colleague and former stu-
dent Harry Furman noted that There are
200 families of survivors of the Holocaust
who live in our community, about which
our students know nothing. What event
in human history embodies more moral
and ethical issues than the Holocaust?
Flaim then helped to spearhead the
development of curriculum to address
this need.
In the fall of 1976, Harry Furman intro-
duced the first high school course on the
Holocaust and genocides in the nation,
The Conscience of Man, which later
became the model adopted by the State of
New Jersey and published and dissemi-
nated throughout the country as The
Holocaust and Genocide: A Search for
Conscience. Flaim continued to conduct
workshops, seminars and speak at confer-
ences in the U.S. and Israel throughout his
career to assist teach-
ers and administra-
tors in the challenge
of teaching this sub-
ject well in the
schools.
In 1982, he was
appointed by
Governor Thomas
Kean to the N.J.
Advisory Council on
Holocaust Education,
and was reappointed
continuously by suc-
ceeding governors to
the N.J. Commission on Holocaust
Education, where he chaired the
Curriculum and Education Committee
for 27 years until his retirement in 2009.
He also co-founded and was charter
chairman of the Cumberland County
Coalition for Holocaust and Genocide
Education, and served as executive
director of the N.J. Association for
Supervision and Curriculum
Development from 1999 to 2006.
He served as social studies supervisor,
K-12 and assistant superintendent for cur-
riculum and instruction in the Vineland
Public Schools prior to his retirement in
1999.
Mr. Flaim now lives in Florida with his
wife of 52 years, Arleen. Both of them
never seem to age. Three years ago, I had
the honor of being the emcee for their
50th wedding anniversary and it was
amazing to see how they did not celebrate
themselves, but instead went around the
room speaking to each and every guest
personally, stating what that person has
meant in their lives.
All of these exterior achievements are
wonderful, life-changing and historic.
But the truly great landmark of any
teacher is the legacy of freedom, creativi-
ty and knowledge imparted to thousands
of students. Richard Flaim will live on
for generations as a master builder of
souls set out to conquer the injustices of
their lives.
I trumpet his life as a clarion call for
righteousness, integrity and inspired cre-
ativity, as someone who was never afraid
to reach for the stars, never giving up the
impossible dream. I encourage all of you
whose lives have been touched by Mr.
Flaim to share your recollections of what
he did in your life, whether as a student, a
co-worker or a friend.
I have no doubt that his legacy will be
his brilliant ability to perceive talent in
those around him and inspire them to
greatness. I
Flaim
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Richard Flaim, circa
1962, early on in his
career.
IUOE Local 825 Selects
Hanna Anderson as 2011
Scholarship Award Winner
Hanna Anderson of Vineland was
one of two scholarship award recipients
out of a field of 20 applicants in the
annual scholarship program conducted
by Local 825 of the International Union
of Operating Engineers.
A resident of Vineland, Hanna
recently graduated with a 4.38 grade
point average (GPA) from Vineland
High School. She was awarded $2,500
per year for four years for her winning
application.
The scholarship program is open to
family members of Local 825 and its
affiliated organizations. Anderson and
her father, Doug, a member of Local
825, received the award at a dinner
celebration at the Sheraton Edison
Raritan Center.
In addition to her academic achieve-
ments, Anderson is an active member
of the Ski Club, Wizardry Club, the
Academic Team, Key Club and National
Honor Society. Outside of school, she is
a member of the Juniorettes, a service
group that dedicates itself to projects
such as clothing and can drives and
organizing activities for the elderly.
Anderson will pursue a course of
study in Environmental Engineering at
the University of Vermont this fall.
The Local 825 scholarship program
offers two scholarships each year, each
one valued at $10,000 ($2,500 a year
over four years). In addition, the union
local awards three one-time grants of
$1,500 in three categories:
Outstanding student athlete;
Outstanding student service; and
Outstanding appreciation of unionism
The second scholarship was award-
ed to Alyssa Marino a graduate of
Whippany Park High School.
Three other grants were awarded to:
Julia Ford of Spring Lake Heights, in
the category of Outstanding Student
Athlete. She lettered in Varsity Soccer,
Indoor & Outdoor Track over four years
at Manasquan High School and
received numerous MVP awards. She
plans to attend Towson University and
will study Athletic Training; Lauren
Schreck of Edison, in the category of
Outstanding Service for contributing
nearly 600 hours of community serv-
ice. She plans to attend St. Josephs
College and major in Psychology;
Nicholas Marino of Whippany, and
brother of Alyssa, in the category of
Understanding and Appreciating
Unionism and the Labor Movement.
He will attend Centenary College with
the goal of becoming a police officer.
Dr. Dean Casale of Kean University,
who administers the scholarship
awards program, evaluates the candi-
dates and makes his recommendations
to the Locals Executive Board.
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There are many plants with beautiful
flowers, so why would anyone consider
all-foilage containers? Let me count the
reasons!
First, since the leaves give the plant its
coloration, theres no waiting for blooms
to fill in. The color is already there, and it
stays throughout the growing season. Also,
theres less maintenance. Foilage plants
may need a pinch or two to keep them in
check, but you dont need to spend time
deadheading flowers.
After you put together a few all-foilage
containers, youll gain a new appreciation
for their beauty.
Here are some tips
to help you make
the most of your
foliage containers.
Start with loca-
tion. Will the con-
tainer be in full sun
or shade? Is there
easy access to water? How windy is the
site? For instance, ferns will wilt in full
sun, while caladiums in dry soil fade and
become dormant.
Consider your colors. You may think
that foliage plants limit your palette of
colors, but youll be pleasantly surprised
at the wide range of colors. Do you want
plants that match the color of your home,
complement a garden feature, or present a
particular style? For a simple, elegant
look, choose foliage plants with similar
colors. To create a dramatic effect, com-
bine leaves with contrasting colors, such
as deep maroon and chartreuse.
Change your traffic pattern. With
your color choices in mind, youre ready
to head to the garden center. Heres where
you need to alter your usual habits.
Instead of making a beeline for the flower-
ing plants, walk around other areas. Look
at houseplants, shrubs, herbs, ground cov-
ers, ornamental grasses, and perennials
with interesting foliage. Gather potential
candidates in a cart and take them where
you can place them together to see how
they look.
Look for three basic forms. Its all
about putting together plants with distinc-
tively different visual elements. Group
them in three categories: Tall and spiky,
such as ornamental grass; round and full,
like coleus; and cascading, such as ivy. The
most compelling designs have plants that
combine these three shapes.
Retrain your eye. Make sure theres
some variety in texture, leaf size, and var-
iegation. Train your eye to look for leaves
that are ruffled, striped, and mottled,
with surfaces that are fuzzy, glossy, rub-
bery, or thorny. Look at both sides of the
leaves. If your stumped by color, pick one
foliage plant with multiple colors. Then
look for matching hues in other plants.
Try combinations that have varied leaf
sizes and shapes, such as big, bold, tropi-
cal, leaves paired with dime-sized foliage.
Choose between groupings and solo.
If space is limited and you have room for
just one container, or if youre planting a
hanging basket or window box, use one of
the three-plant combinations you put
together at the garden center. However, if
you have more square footage, plant a sin-
gle type of plant in each pot and group sev-
eral containers together. This ensemble
approach is particularly effective around
entryways, corners of patios, or anywhere
you want more visual weight. Use contain-
ers that are similar in look and style, and
vary the size and height of the containers.
This gives the collection a coordinated
look and puts the focus on the plants. A
grouping of pots makes it easy to remove a
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SATURDAY, JUNE 25
Kubota Cookout. Roorks Farm
Supply, Inc. 163 Route 77, Elmer.
Stop in and see the new showroom
and parts/service area while Roorks
grills up some burgers and hot dogs.
A new Kubota lawn tractor will also
be given away. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
plant thats underperforming or add new
plants to change the look of the design.
Try it, youll like it! Most of these ideas are
from P. Allen Smith.
FUNGUS CONTROL AND TREATMENT
There really is a fungus among us. Several
actually. Black spot, powdery mildew and
damping off are common fungus problems
that every gardener has to deal with from
time to time. These are remedies Ive
used, although in some cases, no one
knows quite why they work. You may
need to experiment to see which works
best in your garden.
If you love roses, you dread the arrival
of black spot. Heres something to keep
this condition at bay.
BAKING SODA AND SOAP
Ingredients
1 quart water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon mild, liquid detergent
(Ivory)
Shake the ingredients in a spray bottle and
apply to tops and undersides of leaves. It
works best if you spray plants before you
see symptoms, although, if the leaves
already have a few blotches, it will keep
black spot from getting worse.
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Now You Can (and Should) Recycle 5 and 7, Too
Students at Seabrook Elementary School in Upper Deerfield Township were the
first to learn about the new plastics we can now recycle in Cumberland County.
Look on the bottom of your plastic containers for the recycling sign and you can
now recycle Numbers 1 2 4 5 7. Dennis DeMatte visited Mrs. Dyers class and then
the students took a free school trip to the Solid Waste Complex. Plastic yogurt
containers, margarine tubs, and appetizer containers can now be recycled.
From left: Julian Jones, Rosa Salvateirra, Emily Wilchensky, Brock Mercado,
Gabriella DeFancisco, and Devin Marcus hold samples of the number five con-
tainers we can now recycle. Mrs. Dyer and Mr. DeMatte stand in the back.
MILK
Ingredients
3 cups water
1/3 cup milk
Its hard to believe that something as mild
as milk could fight fungus, but it does. The
theory is that it coats leaves so that spores
cant embed themselves in the leaf surface,
although protein and lactic acid may play a
role, too. Shake the mixture and spray it on
the plant until the leaves drip. Try it on
phlox, bee balm, cucumbers, squash and
other vine crops. Unlike some fungicides, its
safe to use on plants with fuzzy leaves. No,
it doesnt smell. Discard leftover solution.
CINNAMON
Orchid growers use cinnamon to fight
fungal leaf spots. Dip your fingertip in the
cinnamon and rub it gently over the
affected area. Dont use too much, though,
as it can burn the leaves. You can also
sprinkle cinnamon lightly over the surface
of potting mix to stop damping off of all
types of seedlings.
Till next time, remember, when weed-
ing, the best way to make sure you are
removing a weed and not a valuable plant
is to pull on it. If it comes out of the
ground easily, it is a valuable plant!
Ken Taft, Master Gardener
4-H to Sponsor Food
Drive at County Fair
The Rutgers Against Hunger (RAH)
Initiative aims to increase awareness of
hunger and encourage community service
to help those in need. RAH has enlisted
Rutgers faculty, staff, students, alumni and
the concerned public in efforts to stock
food banks, provide consumer education
on nutrition, deliver technical and organi-
zational support to community groups and
conduct research toward improving food
production, packaging and distribution.
The Cumberland 4-H Youth
Development Program of Rutgers
Cooperative Extension, a unit of the New
Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, is
conducting a county-wide food drive in
partnership with the Cumberland County
Cooperative Fair Association during the
week of the Cumberland County Fair,
July 4-9. Residents of Cumberland
County are asked to bring canned and
non-perishable boxed donations to the
Cumberland County Fairgrounds located
at 3001 Carmel Road in Millville or the 4-
H Center located at 291 Morton Avenue in
Rosenhayn.
Members of 4-H Teen Council are coor-
dinating this community service project.
Join the Cumberland 4-H Program and the
Fair Association in taking steps to help
people in need in Cumberland County.
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Gather a bag full of cans and boxed items
and bring your family to the Cumberland
County Fair. The Cumberland County Fair
has lots to do for the entire family; come
visit for a day of fun.
For information about the food drive
or 4-H events at the County Fair, contact
the Cumberland 4-H Program at 856-
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Tree Identification
Booklet Available
The Arbor Day Foundation has a book-
let that helps people identify trees in a
simple, step-by-step process. The booklet,
What Tree Is That?, is available for a $5
donation to the nonprofit tree-planting
organization.
What Tree Is That? is a fun, easy-to-
use tree identification guide that features
hand-drawn botanical illustrations high-
lighting the distinctive characteristics of
many tree species.
Nature lovers and professional
arborists alike have called this pocket field
guide one of the most user-friendly
resources to have. Its beautiful, full-color
illustrations are in precise detail to depict
natural colors, shapes, and textures, so
users can make a positive species identifi-
cation in just a few easy steps.
The Arbor Day Foundation offers this
booklet to help people identify trees in
New Jersey and
throughout the Eastern
and Central regions of
the United States.
What Tree Is That?
uses a unique step-by-
step approach to identi-
fy the species of each
tree. The booklet
explains what to look
for in the shape of the
leaves and differences in the leaf stems and
twig structures, specifics on the fruits and
flowers, and the details of buds and bark.
Our What Tree Is That? pocket
brochure is an ideal resource to help people
develop a greater appreciation for trees,
said John Rosenow, chief executive and
founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. The
Arbor Day Foundation strives to help peo-
ple enjoy and appreciate trees, and we feel
our pocket field guide will do just that.
What Tree is That? is also available as
an online interactive version at arborday.org.
The Arbor Day Foundation offers this
unique, one-of-a-kind online tool so people
can identify trees using the internet.
To obtain a tree identification guide in
full color, send your name and address
and $5 for each guide to What Tree Is
That?, Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska
City, NE 68410. You can also order the
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JUNE 22 THROUGH 29
Nightlife at Bennigans. 2196 W.
Landis Ave., Vineland, 205-0010. Karaoke
Thursdays with Bob Morgan, 9 p.m.-
close, $3 Heinekens, DJ/Dance Party
Fridays 9 p.m.-close, $3 Coronas. MLB
Extra Innings. $3 23-oz. Coors Light & $5
23-oz. Blue Moon during ALL Phillies
games. Call for reservations/information.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Nightlife at Neptune Restaurant. 1554
S. Delsea Dr., Vineland. Live DJ and Trivia.
692-2800.
Karaoke Night. Old Oar House Irish Pub.
123 North High St., Millville, 293-1200. 8 p.m.
Juicy Wednesday Dance Party. The
Steakhouse at Centerton Country Club,
1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove Twp., 358-
3325. 8 p.m.
EVERY THURSDAY
Jazz Duos. Annata Wine Bar, Bellevue
Ave., Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Live Jazz
featuring area's best jazz duos. 6:30-9:30
pm. No cover. Reservations recommended.
JUNE 23 THROUGH 26
Nightlife at Ramada. Harry's Pub at
Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,
Vineland, 696-3800. Wed.: Ladies Night,
1/2 price appetizers all night. Happy Hour
Mon.-Sat, 4-6 p.m. $1 off alcoholic drinks.
Fri. and Sat., live entertainment.
Nightlife at Bojos. 222 N. High St.,
Millville, 327-8011. Thurs: Karaoke with
Patty and Rick. Fri.: Zach Reed, live music.
Sat: Karaoke. Sun.: Phillies/Nascar..
Nightlife at Villa Fazzolari. Villa
Fazzolari Ristorante & Lounge, 821 Harding
Hwy., Buena, 697-7107. Thurs.: Ladies
Night, Mike Yacovelli Project, 7 p.m. Fri.:
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JUNE 23 THROUGH 25
The Arts of the Dance
Centre 50th Annual
Recital. The Landis
Theater, 830 E. Landis
Ave., Vineland. A stroll
down memory lane.
Production numbers in
ballet, tap, jazz, and
modern dance will be
featured. A special
dance number featuring Art of the Dance Centre alumni is also planned. Any
alum who attends may take to the stage at a time designated during the show.
Ticket prices start at $13 and can be purchased at The Landis Theater box office,
or online at www.landistheater.com.
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Costello, Gina Mercoli, Sherry Heil; (second row) Suzette Caltabiano, Casey Zimmerman,
Danielle Sooy, Natalie Cobb; (third row) Taylor Zimmerman, Kelly Perez, Lesley Jones,
Rene Hogan, Juliana Jost, Denise Workman; (fourth row) Solsive Harwas, Vanessa
Panagiotopoulos, Jenelle Gooch, Dottie Crane, and Paula Reuben.
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JUNE 23, 24 AND 25
The Whos Tommy. Eagle Theatre, 208
Vine St., Hammonton, 704-5012. A rock
musical about Pinball Wizard Tommy,
featuring songs by The Who. 8 p.m.,
except Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets $20 and
$30. www.theeagletheater.com.
EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Top 40 Dance Party w/ DJ Tony
Morrison. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S.
Delsea Dr,, Vineland. Most popular main-
stream dance music. 765-5977.
Folk Music at Bogarts. Bogarts
Bookstore. 210 N. High St., Millville. Friday:
Ryan Quinn; Saturday: Hofenakus, Sounds of
Brian and Kris. Admission is free. 7 p.m.
Classic Rock at The Oar House. Old
Oar House Irish Pub, 123 North High St.,
Millville, Friday: Kids Dont Bounce;
Saturday: Ben Hammond. 293-1200. 9 p.m.
Rock at The Rail. The Rail. 1252 Harding
Hwy., Richland, Friday: Dr. Phil and the
Heart Attacks; Saturday: Bad Bonnie. 697-
RAIL. 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
Jazz in June: Brians Betz Trio and
Cold Fusion. Bellview Winery. 150
Atlantic St., Landisville. Wine and food
sold. 4-8 p.m. $5 admission.
Summer Wind. The Backroom Lounge,
CrpeMaker, 607 E. Landis Ave. Vineland,
609-805-1747. George Perez performs
classic standards and oldies by Sinatra,
Darin, Dino, Bennett, Elvis, and others.
Art exhibit, trivia contest, food and wine
available. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $15.
JUNE 25
AND 26
We Can
Dance. Delsea
Regional High
School Theater
242 Fries Mill
Rd., Franklinville. Pizzazz Dance Center of
Newfield presents its seasonal dance
recital. 3 p.m. For tickets, call 697-7575.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
Adelante Sunday Brunch in June. The
Bistro on Broad, 400 Broad St., Elmer,
358-8978. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
www.thebistroonbroad.com
Angels 8 Riot. Hangar 84. 20 S. 6th St.,
Vineland, 609-319-5423. Jersey-based
quintet described as grunge/ metal. 5 p.m.
$10. www.hangar84.music.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 27
Vintage Spruce. Giampietro Park, Enrico
Serra band shell. East Landis Ave,
Vineland. The third installment of
Vinelands 2011 concert series. Free admis-
sion. 7 p.m.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
My So-Called Enemy. Landis
Theater, 830 E. Landis Ave., Vineland,
691-1121. In July 2002, 22 Palestinian,
Israeli, and Palestinian/Israeli teenage
girls traveled to Bridgeton, NJ to par-
ticipate in a women's leadership pro-
gram called Building Bridges for
Peace. This Lisa Gossels documentary
tells the story of six of the girls (pic-
tured are Adi from Israel and Rana
from Palenstine) and how the transfor-
mative experience of knowing their
"enemies" as human beings meets
with the realities of their lives at home
in the Middle East over the next seven
years. The film has won awards at both
national and international film festi-
vals, including the 2011 Newport Beach
and 2010 Hamptons International film
festivals. Proceeds from the showing
will benefit the Building Bridges for
Peace program. 4 p.m. Tickets $10.
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its hard to find anyone who
stays in one place for very long.
Beginning with telephones and advanc-
ing to Skype conversations, the need to
plant yourself in one place, staying close
to loved ones solely because thats the
only way to stay in touch, has vanished.
The infusion of technology and travel
has made the nomadic lifestyle less
that of a vagabond, and more that of
the common man.
However, for Oak Valley Townhouses
and Apartments residents John and
Jackie Notaro, staying in one place
hasnt been difficult at all. The two
Cumberland County natives have lived
in southern New Jersey all their lives,
and, having been at Oak Valley for 39
years, have now spent more than half of
those lives in one place. In most places,
the Notaros would be the exception, not
the rule. But at Oak Valley, a staple in
East Vineland for more than four
decades, there is a growing trend of
residents moving in and staying put.
So what is it about Oak Valley that
causes residents like the Notaros to
drop anchor and stay? Is it the localea
modernized complex resting deep within
a wooded area, providing a country-like
atmosphere, but still just a stones throw
from civilization? Is it the residents? Or
is it the numerous amenities, such as
the 24 hour on-call maintenance crew,
the spacious apartments and townhous-
es, or the lagoon-like swimming pool?
According to the Notaros, all of those
things played a part in their decision.
Oak Valley is great because its off
the beaten trail, said John. The thing
weve noticed over the years, people
move in and stay for quite a while. So
you get to know your neighbors. Jackie
is home all day, and she knows half the
people who live here by name, and
theyre all friendly with each other.
The residents at Oak Valley, more
than most areas, seem to create a spe-
cial bond with each other that can last
a lifetime.
Still, Oak Valley doesnt provide own-
ership of the living spaces. After 39
years, the Notaros rent their domicile,
and therefore have less control over it
than a homeowner would. Why remain
renters when buying is an option?
After our kids left, we actually did
think about moving, John said. But we
looked at our townhouse and realized
we had a house without all of the prob-
lems of a house. I told [Jackie], Why do
I want to go buy a lawnmower and
worry about the grass?
Jackie agreed with those sentiments.
With everything here, anything that
needs fixing they do, she said. The
washer and dryer, the dishwasher, that
would be something we would have to
replace in a home. But here we dont
have to do that.
The Notaros are not an anomaly
amongst the cliental. Oak Valley pro-
motes longevity and permanence
amongst its residents.
We care, said Gloria Greganti, man-
ager at Oak Valley. We take care of
everyone living here. Whatever we can
do to make it better for them, we do.
We also offer the longevity program,
which provides incentive to stay, added
Diane Burger, assistant manager.
The longevity program is a system
unique to Oak Valley, in which residents
over the age of 62 who have stayed for a
certain number of years begin to receive
discounted rent rates. For example, a
resident who has lived there for 10
years, will receive $20 off of their rent
each month. With each passing year,
that discount can grow. It is just one of
the things they do at Oak Valley to make
staying in one place, even in an increas-
ingly transient world, an easy choice.
Our tenants are like family, said
Burger. They stay a long time, and you
know their families, their kids; they
come in and tell you when they have a
grandchild. Its very unique.
I think the fact that weve had all of
these people here for so long says a lot
about Oak Valley, said Greganti. We
are a caring group, and we treat Oak
Valley like its our own. I
John and Jackie Notaro are two of the
many residents who have made Oak Valley
their home for multiple decades.
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Political
Arena
T
hese days I feel like the recep-
tionist who stuck her head in the
psychiatrists office and said to
the doctor, Theres a patient out
here who says hes invisible.
The doctor looked up, nodded and said,
Tell him I cant see him now.
Its not funny when youre the one who
has to tell the patient.
I think thats pretty much what a lot of
us taxpaying citizens feelat least those
who arent employed by the stateas our
lawmakers and state workers unions try to
come to some kind of agreement on pen-
sions and health care. Neither side seems
able to see the others point of view.
As usual in New Jersey, they are turning
it into one of those take no prisoners bat-
tles that drags everyone into the fight.
Also as usual, our lawmakers actually
seem to be moving toward a compromise
regarding how much state employees pay
into their health coverage; the dialogue is
getting more and more heated.
I talked to a lady (a state worker) who
blames the teachers.
They dont pay a dime for their health
care, she said. Theyre the ones who have
ruined it for everyone.
Sitting at the Amish Market lunch
counter, I got talking to a fella whose wife
works for the school system.
She going to lose her job, he said.
None of this was going on when she got
hired years ago. Its not fair for them to
take stuff away.
The one thing they both agreed on was
that it was all [Governor] Christies fault.
Seems to me though that hes the only
one who isnt at fault.
Over the years Ive heard a lot of politi-
cians complain about this, that or the other
problem: everything from dependence on
foreign oil to saving the ozone. Pull out
some old tapes and youll find every presi-
dent from Nixon on has argued that we
need to reduce our dependence on foreign
oil. Any sign of that happening?
On the state level, its even worse.
Tom Kean was governor when I
moved here in 84. He, and every gover-
nor since has warned about overspend-
ing. Then they all, Republicans and
Democrats alike, went right on spending.
When Christie took office he, like all the
others before him, identified the problem:
The state is spending much more than it is
taking in. The difference with Christie, so
far, is that hes been willing to try to do
something about iteven if it means hell
never get reelected. Of course, that may
only be true in New Jersey.
Its actually kind of funny, because
Christies hard-line attitude when it comes
to protecting taxpayers dollars has made
him a prominent national figure and a pos-
sible opponent for President Obama in the
next election.
Nobody knows exactly how this whole
thing is going to work itself out but it looks
very much as if our lawmakers have maybe
gotten the message and are going to do a
little something about it.
Last week, a state senate committee
approved a compromise health care reform
package and immediately got mugged by
the union leaders. The union leaders
werent protecting their workers: They
were protecting their own paychecks. Its
all about the bucks.
If the state eliminates collective bar-
gaining at the same time it raises the
amount workers have to contribute to
health care and their pensions, the whole
thing could be a wash, money-wise for the
workers. The state workers have to be
thinking about it. No more union dues or
special campaign contributions.
Im betting that would go a long way
toward taking the sting out of any increase
in health care costs.
We all have to keep in mind the big dif-
ferences between state unions and those in
private industry. The first difference is that
state workers actually can hire and fire
their bosses (the politicians). That (like
double-dip pensions) is just wrong.
The second is that private industry
works with a bottom line. Government
cant. Some people have to be provided for.
The state workers who provide those serv-
ices deserve a fair wage and our respect. So
do their union leaders. But they are not
invisible. And, we can see them now.
And some of what were seeing isnt so
pretty. I
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