In the late 1980s one of my friends took me to meet Hope Sawyer Buyukmihci, the founder of Unexpected Wildlife Refuge in Newfield. There was a peculiar entrance in her living room and I inquired about it. “Oh, that was for Chopper,” she explained. “Chopper?” “Yes, Chopper the beaver.” I guess I had my “For […]
One of the beautiful aspects of being a human being is when we are able to overcome personal obstacles and use those triumphs as an impetus to help others overcome their own. There will always be people who think of themselves before they think of others. Conversely, and thankfully, there will also always be people
In the past few weeks, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General issued updated guidance as it relates to police and use of force. The 28-page document is detailed and covers many areas. I am surprised at how lengthy it is and the level of detail involved. It’s a good document, but like anything
In 1937, William C. Mulford published a booklet in which he described mid-19th century Bridgeton. His depiction of the city in 1850 certainly qualifies as a snapshot of the 19th century version of Bridgeton and the life of its inhabitants. The publication has long been out of print, but in 1985, South Jersey Magazine excerpted
With the start of a new year and glow of the holiday season not far behind us, we look at this time as one of hope. With the headway being made on development and approval of COVID vaccines, we have all the more reason for hope. It’s a literal “shot in the arm” that brings
Protests over centuries of racial injustice. Politicians appearing to make decisions with an intent to divide our already fractured nation. The presidential election. And a global pandemic that has seemed to affect every corner of society and laid these problems bare in a starkly polarized light. These are the storylines that dominated the headlines in
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TEC’s Interact students helped out at the Vineland Rotary’s wreath hanging ceremony for veterans recently. They helped prepare the wreaths and place them on the veterans’ graves as well as saying a few words to honor them.
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The Millville Woman’s Club enjoys spreading cheer during the holidays and had an annual Cookie and Candy Project during which members prepare cookies and candy to be distributed to senior citizens residing in Millville Senior Housing. This year, the treats were packaged canisters of cookies and candies rather than the usual homemade baked goods. Club
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties (BBBS) Board of Trustees member Donata Dalesandro was recently presented with the 2020 Charles A. Loyle Vocational Service Award by The Rotary Club of Vineland. The Vocational Service Award was created to recognize a Vineland professional who has shown exceptional dedication to his or her profession
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Sisters of New Jersey Alpha Delta Kappa Phi Chapter shared their good fortunes to help children and their families facing difficult challenges during the holidays. The group gathered 385 food items and paper products that were donated to The Ronald McDonald House in Camden.The group has volunteered at the facility where they have prepared meals
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