Centennial Year

In 1961, Vineland’s male residents were preoccupied with growing beards for the city’s centennial, young women vied for the prestigious role of Centennial Queen and everyone had a hand in either helping to organize or participating in the events celebrating Vineland’s 100th year. It was a special occasion for the town, but for the rest […]

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End-of-Summer Party

How are you holding up in this heat? Let’s plan a backyard party, bonfire or holiday barbecue! Friends and family are always looking for something to do, so why don’t you consider being the host? You got it! What is most important when planning a party….besides the When, Who and What? Here are a couple

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P’s and Q’s

Growing up, I was one of those students who never took school seriously. I thought of school as just a place to hang out when all of the parents had gone to work. There were plenty of things that were taught to me during that time period of K-5 but I didn’t pay much attention.

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Aging with Aplomb

No, I have never been one to poke fun of old folks complaining about their ailments because I saw this day coming. I am currently looking into my own health, and it is a pretty yucky sight. An average conversation with my doctor includes such gems as: I fall asleep at the drop of a

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Succession Strategies

If you own a business, you’ve always got plenty to think about—sales, marketing, employees, competition, industry trends, consumer preferences—the list goes on and on. It’s easy to get so caught up in your work that you might not take time to think about retirement. But if and when that day arrives, you’ll want to be

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Pitching a Camp

The Garden Area Health Education Center (AHEC) of Inspira Health recently hosted a free Youth Career Exploration Camp at the Inspira Fitness Connection in Vineland. The summer camp provided in-depth information about various health care career choices, as well as information on local college programs and tracks that are available for each profession. Middle school

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Salad Days

Amber Egorov, a local elementary school teacher received a prestigious National Geographic Educator certificate, in April. A third-grade teacher at Anthony Rossi Elementary School in Vineland, Egorov joined an elite group of teachers from across the globe to earn a certificate from this distinguished program. “The National Geographic Educator Certification is designed to have teachers

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A Chigger’s Gala

Possibly you are hosting a gathering of uninvited guests after a walk in the South Jersey woods, especially in August and September when our famous party crashers decide to take their own stroll up your legs to uninvited locations. Yes, the notorious larval stage chiggers have hatched and lie in wait on vegetation to jump

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