It appears the fish are getting bigger and the fishermen are getting smaller!

 

By Jim Bolton

It appears the fish are getting bigger and the fishermen are getting smaller!

Had a call from Sam Adams in Pitman to let me know his six year old son Sam had caught a 41 pound, 47 inch striper surf fishing off Long Beach Island with his grandpa Don Adams.  It was weighed in at Jingles Bait and Tackle.  Sam said it took him 20 minutes to land the fish.

This fish puts Sam in second place in the Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic.

Then I find out that fourteen year old Joey Semon of West Deptford comes in with a 55 pound, 7 ounce striper fishing with his dad Joe.  They were trolling from Cape May up the beach when the fish hit.  It is the biggest fish Joe ever had caught on his boat.

MORE: Autumn brings great hunting and fishing | Outdoors Report

A few other keeper stripers were reported up and down the beach so it appears the fall run has started.

Tautog are being reported all over the place.  Surf, rock piles, inlets and back bays, tog are everywhere.  Tog are in season to November 15th.  Then from November 16th to December 31st with a 15 inch limit.

Sea bass season is in until December 31st with a 2.5 inch limit and appear quite plentiful up and down the coast.

Ken at Husted's Landing Marina said they had a 48 inch striper brought in by Shane Love of Woodstown last week.

Other than that, not much went on even though they had an Annual Specialist Richard Evans Memorial Tournament that raised $12,000 dollars.

But Ken said they are still doing great on perch in the creek.

Had a call from my old friend Mike Chiola of Millville.  He wanted me to know he finally went fishing after 50 years.  I use to try and get him to go years ago, but it never happened.  And I remember he always loved fried perch.

Talked to Captain Mike Rothman of the Bonanza II out of Fortescue.  He said they had been catching a lot of stripers - mostly small on Saturday.  They had 35 stripers but only 5 keepers.

Jim Bolton is the outdoors columnist for the South Jersey Times. He can be reached at 856-313-9347 or 22 Arbutus Ave., Millville, NJ 08332.

 

Area schools, Field Street School in Carneys Point, W.C.K. Walls School in Pitman and the Salem County School District announce the names of the Students of the Month. Field Street School in Carneys Point — Students of the Month for October 2015 Saray Real, Jacob Marquez, Jay'Da Mathis, Daisy Murga, Angeline Perea, John Laphan, Hunter Coulbourn, Christopher Burgos, Tommy White,...

Area schools, Field Street School in Carneys Point, W.C.K. Walls School in Pitman and the Salem County School District announce the names of the Students of the Month.

Field Street School in Carneys Point -- Students of the Month for October 2015

Saray Real, Jacob Marquez, Jay'Da Mathis, Daisy Murga, Angeline Perea, John Laphan, Hunter Coulbourn, Christopher Burgos, Tommy White, Kyn'ya Pough, Nicole Santiago, Joell Lopez-Escobar, Ka'ron Ceaser, Alyssa DiCarolis, Emanuel Reyes, Janier Armstead, Rolando Salgado, William Irvin, Gabriela Roman-Perez, Lariah Miles, Logan Maurer, Miranda Jimenez, Joshua Varell, Citlaly Pedroza, Shamelis Marrero Arroyo, Jonathan Reuter, Gi'Lyl Conrad and Isaiah Hill.

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Pitman's W.C.K. Walls School -- Students of the Month for October 2015

Kindergarten -- Isaac Gaspariano, James Gillespie, Matthew Wojtkowiak

1st Grade -- Caleb Correa, Carina Ramirez, Paityn Vogel

2nd Grade -- Avery Bates, Molly Datz, Aiden Foulke, Fiona James and Gianna Palma

3rd Grade -- John D'Auria, Treasure Hunte-Zimmerman, Cameron Latham, Rebecca Mazzola, Skylar Nicola and Hanna Rieman

4th Grade -- Matthew Celeste, Eleanor Ely, Mia Evans, Eliza Harms, Madalyn Panaro and Dylan Schumann

5th Grade -- Ryan Datz, Shane Kenney, Mikayla Mitchell, Cole Pramov and Drake Watson

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Salem County School District Students of the Month for October and November 2015:

October

John Fenwick Academy

Makalaya Booker, Ms. Livingston's kindergarten class

Myshion Barnes, and Ms. Pastor's kindergarten class

Salem Middle School

Constance Brown, Ms. Crowley's 3^rd grade class

Deonte Thomas, Ms. Pino's 3^rd grade class

Salem High School

Luis Butts 10th grade, Ms. Corbin

Shakir Nichols 10th grade, Mr. Bartholomew

November

John Fenwick Academy

Jazira Lipsey, 1^st Grade, Mr. Shearer's Class

Darryl Loatman, 1^st Grade, Mr. Jackson's Class

Salem Middle School

Asia Tamia Boulware, 4th Grade, Mrs. Morris's Class

Dominique Dailynn Lewis, 4th Grade, Ms. Reese's class

Salem High School

Aariyana Gould, 9^th Grade, Ms. Murray and Mr. Botbyl

Doron Austin, 12^th Grade, Ms. Pierangeli

October Teacher of the Month -- Christopher Lindsay,  Salem Middle School music teacher and band director

November Teacher of the Month -- Mr. Botbyl, Salem High School, Instrumental music teacher and band director

 

Frank Wyshinski and Alexis Slusher have been named Pennsville Memorial High School's October students of the month. Frank Wyshinski was inducted into the National Honor Society and is a member of the Golden Eagle Club. Over the past four years, Frank has received numerous Renaissance Gold Card awards. In the classroom, Frank has taken challenging courses over his high school career....

Frank Wyshinski and Alexis Slusher have been named Pennsville Memorial High School's October students of the month.

Frank Wyshinski was inducted into the National Honor Society and is a member of the Golden Eagle Club. Over the past four years, Frank has received numerous Renaissance Gold Card awards. In the classroom, Frank has taken challenging courses over his high school career. He is also involved in an array of extra-curricular activities at Pennsville Memorial High School which include varsity baseball and varsity wrestling. Frank is the president of the Chinese Club and a member of the Executive Committee, Student Council, Journalism Club, and a mentor in the Boy's Group.  He has also participated in Mr. Pennsville and was crowned Snowball Dance King as a freshman.  Frank plans to attend a four-year university in the fall of 2016. He is the son of Frank Wyshinski and Phyllis Wyshinski of Pennsville.

Alexis Slusher was inducted into the National Honor Society during her junior year of high school. She presently serves as the vice president of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and plays the saxophone. Lexi serves as treasurer for the Student Council and works tirelessly for the Executive Committee for the class of 2016. Lexi was one of two Pennsville Memorial High School delegates chosen to represent the Pennsville Women's Club at the 2015 Girls' Career Institute. She is also a member of the prestigious Golden Eagle club. Lexi has played on the PMHS soccer team all four years of high school and served as captain of the team for both her junior and senior years. Lexi has again set her goals high, majoring in the sciences to eventually earn the degrees necessary to be a Physician's Assistant. She will be attending either Widener or Arcadia in the fall to begin her Bachelor of Science degree. She is the daughter of Jake and Casey Slusher of Pennsville.

 

Foot Care Centers will once again launch its "Foot Care Aware" program. The "Foot Care Aware" program is a free foot ­screening program for people with diabetes to help diagnose nerve damage and reduce their risk of lower extremity amputations. About 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nerve damage. Each year...

Foot Care Centers will once again launch its "Foot Care Aware" program. The "Foot Care Aware" program is a free foot screening program for people with diabetes to help diagnose nerve damage and reduce their risk of lower extremity amputations.

About 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nerve damage. Each year residents of New Jersey lose a foot or leg due to diabetes, costing as much as $77.9 million in related healthcare expenses, physical therapy, lost wages, etc. More than half of these amputations could have been prevented with proper foot care. During this time, Foot Care Centers in Vineland and Elmer will provide free foot screenings to people with diabetes or who think they might have a related problem.

If you have diabetes, Dr Markizon offers the following tips for taking care of your feet:

• Visually inspect the feet daily and look for any sores, blisters, signs of infection or changes in your feet.
• Cut toenails straight across, never cut into the corners or taper, which could trigger an ingrown toenail. Use an emery board to gently file away sharp corners.
• Do not check the temperature of water in a bathtub with your feet. Your feet may not sense that the water is too hot and you could sustain a serious burn. Test the water with your elbow instead.
• Always wear properly fitting shoes to prevent injury and protect your feet.

All individuals with diabetes should have a thorough foot examination by a podiatric physician at least once a year to identify any high-risk foot conditions.

Dr. Jacob Fassman, CWS, a Certified Wound Care Specialist , Dr. Michael Monter, CWS and Dr Rodmehr Ajdari, CWS will provide the screenings and sensitivity tests. Brochures will be available on the importance of proper footcare for people with diabetes, as well as general footcare problems.

This free public service program is being offered by Foot Care Centers, at the Vineland office, 238 Chestnut Ave. every Wednesday 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and noon to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays at our Elmer office located at 340 Front St., Suite 103. Appointments are not necessary for the free screening.

For any questions or other information, call 856-691-2152.

 

jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says the dog didn't run away during the oven fire, but down into the basement — and he's still down there, so we'll never have to worry about him playing with matches. — Good afternoon! — By now a Boy Scout, Cub Scout, or Scout leader has visited...

 

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Good afternoon!

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By now a Boy Scout, Cub Scout, or Scout leader has visited your home in Pennsville and left a yellow plastic bag. 

These bags will be picked up this Saturday, Nov. 14.

When putting you Scouting for Food bag out on Saturday, please put it out early and make sure it is visible from the road. 

The scouts need to rent space or rely on the goodness of local institutions to donate space so they can collect, sort and package the donated items that will go to the Pennsville Visiting Nurses who will distribute the food. 

The drive needs to be completed by noon so the scouts get out early and use an adult driven vehicle to cover as much territory as possible.  

Please check the expiration date on your donated items.  

If you suspect your donation has been missed, please call the Pick-up Coordinator at 609-420-9592 so arrangements can be made get your donation.

Thank you Pennsville in advance for your support for this worthwhile community food drive.

-- Jeffrey L. Thomas,

Pennsville Boy Scouts

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Please join us for our 2nd Annual Night of Remembrance where we will do art projects to honor and remember our love ones who have died on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Cumberland County Community Church.

Afterward, we will have a short memorial service with music and a reading of our loved ones' names.

Refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP by clicking attending on this event or email, 4mysisterskids@gmail.com.

Call 609-364-8320. This is a free community event.

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From Meghan Wren at Bayshore Center in Bivalve:

"So, we have a temporary position available from now through late January/early February while we have several key staff going on medical leave.

"Know anyone who'd want to help with our annual appeal, capacity building campaign, thank you letters, grant packaging, communications and phones?

"It would be a full-time, paid position. In Bivalve, best sunsets ever!

"Have them email me -- mwren@bayshorecenter.org.''

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Happy day at SHINE Ministries involving Center City kids in Millville. 

"I think it's great seeing all the memes and pictures honoring veterans today on social media.

"But, let's all remember that honoring veterans should not just be a one-day activity, but something we should do 365 days a year.

"We can hate the war, but love the warriors, especially those who come back far less than they were when they went in. They did their part; now we should do ours.''

-- David Price

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How about once a day?

And we see that now when someone in conversation says they were in the service.

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Has anybody bothered to go see what the SHINE Ministries is all about at First Methodist Church in Millville?

It would be worth your while if you have hard-core neighborhood kids that need something to do after school.

Talk to Shaun Connors, who is the definition of "all in.''

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MY KIND OF TOWN: Where if a town changes after the sun goes down, we should be expecting more crime now.

Web: nj.com/ben jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says give us a good waitress and to heck with judging the food, because we can fix that. — Good evening! — "What's the big deal with Joe's Crab Trap's no-tipping policy? "I can remember when Dunkin' Donuts had a no-tipping policy. "Signs placed in several places behind...

 

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Good evening!

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"What's the big deal with Joe's Crab Trap's no-tipping policy?

"I can remember when Dunkin' Donuts had a no-tipping policy.

"Signs placed in several places behind the counter asked you not to.''

-- Mike Abbott

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The last straw for us was when the head of the U.S. Postal Service asked customers not to give their mailman money for Christmas.

We doubled our monetary gift that year.

We know places where $12 an hour would be welcomed, but we know more where waitresses bring in $300 on a good night.

And work their buns off doing it.

With no tipping, what's the incentive to work harder for a good tip and, thus, making Joe's look good?

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Remember we told you this: Blame it on the water that is being tampered with all over the country.

There is no other explanation.

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"Mike Abbott, since waitresses get little to zilch wages and are supposed to be compensated by tips, the big deal is now they will get a living wage instead of crap.

"So hurrah for Joe's Crab!''

-- Gloria Cortez

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Ah hah! A poor tipper exposed!

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Broad Street School pays stirring tribute to local veterans through their Freedom Shrine ceremony on Veterans Day! Pictured: Frank J McCall NJ/NY Exchange Club District President, Daniel Wittman, DCR VFW Post 1795, Shawn Bridges 8th-grade teacher; Robert Sharp, Exchange Club, Alesha Taylor, Assistant Principal, Kristi Berry, teacher, Natasha Hinestroza, 8th-grade Class President. Thanks Laurie Buirch, Broad Street School, Yearbook Advisor. 

"Do you really think that the wait staff will get a decent wage?

"Some wait staff will lose money with the no-tip policy. A good waiter or waitress will make decent money if they give good service.

"A waiter or waitress who gives bad service deserves less tips. With this no-tip policy, poor service or good service, they will get the same money and that sucks.

"The wages they now get under the law, tips and wages merged must equal the minimum wage.

"If the waiter or waitress does not declare all their tips, the owner must make up the difference. They will get the minimum wage and, as I said, some will lose money. And of course prices will go up to compensate the owner for the added expense. Thats why Dunkin' Donuts stopped their policy of no tips.''

-- Mike Abbott

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Why would anybody -- count 'em, anybody -- want waitresses to only make minimum wage?

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"Hey everyone, 

As we know, Code Blue is only a temporary Band-Aid to a growing problem in Cumberland County and beyond.

"And while we plan on continuing Code Blue, it would be great to eliminate it one day because there's a better solution.

"If you would like to help make a difference with the creation of a trust fund to start a program called Housing First, please sign the petition.

"I'm not asking for your opinion about it, just your support if you so choose. If not, then pass. 

"Thanks, everyone.'' 

-- Pastor Steve Harris,

Millville Community Church

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MY KIND OF TOWN: Where maybe we should put it on the ballot.

Thomas Minter of Salem owes more than $130,000 in overdue child support, officials say.

SALEM — A Salem man who authorities say owes more than $130,000 in overdue child support was arrested by the Salem County Sheriff's Office, authorities said.

Thomas Minter, 42, owes more than $130,000 in overdue support, authorities say. (Salem County Correctional Facility)

Thomas Minter, 42, was picked up in Salem City on four Salem County child support warrants.

According to the Sheriff's Office, the four warrants total $130,614.37.

Minter was taken to the Salem County Correctional Facility in Mannington Township.

Minter's arrest was among several made in October by the Sheriff's Office.

During the month the office cleared 108 child support warrants involving 76 people. From those 76 individuals, $5,905.04 was collected.

In addition, the Sheriff's Office served 14 municipal warrants and one superior court warrants.

ALSO: Escapee returns to Salem Police Department — to turn self in

Other arrests included:

• Phillip King, 19, of Salem was arrested in the city on a Salem County child support warrant totaling $6,316, authorities said. He was taken to the county jail.

• Kayla Henderson, 24, of Pennsville was arrested in Pennsville on two Salem County child support warrants totaling $4,194.59, authorities said. She also had an outstanding Lower Alloways Creek Municipal Court warrant with $250 bail. She was taken to the county jail.

• Dennis M. Lewis, 37, of Salem was arrested in the city on a Salem County child support warrant totaling $9,536.65, authorities said. He was taken to the county jail.

Bill Gallo Jr. may be reached at bgallo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow South Jersey Times on Twitter @TheSJTimes. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

Every Saturday, the South Jersey Times cheers those who make our area a better place in which to live and jeers those whose actions merit derision.

CHEERS: To more good news for Glassboro. The well-known and much-loved eatery Tony Luke's is setting up shop on Rowan Boulevard, officials announced this week. This news comes as a new health center is opening in the same boulevard building. Developments like the Tony Luke's announcement serve as further confirmation that the borough is in the midst of a renaissance, largely fueled by Rowan University's ongoing growth. Look for more big announcements, both from the university and the borough as additional programs help reshape this community.

JEERS: To the Bridgeton School District for waiting so long to move its annual school elections from April to November. But apparently making the right choice was not something everyone on the board favored. The move was only approved by a 4 to 3 margin. The district says last year it spent $21,240.67 to hold its elections in April. (What's especially disappointing is that only 8.55 percent of Bridgeton's registered voters turned out to cast a ballot in the April 2015 contest.) That's money squandered in one of the poorest school districts in the state. We wonder what took Bridgeton so long to finally see the light?

CHEERS: To two important fundraising efforts that involve honoring our veterans. The honor guard at Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery is seeking donations to help cover costs associated with laying our soldiers to rest. The honor guard members are volunteers and funding for their uniforms and related expenses are often hard to come by, so they rely on donations. You can help ensure this important service keeps going strong by mailing a donation. Checks may be made payable to Veterans Advisory Council, Gloucester County Veterans Affairs Office, P.O. Box 337, Woodbury, NJ 08096. Mark the check "Cemetery Honor Guard" and send it to the attention of Robert Jonas. Also important is the annual Wreaths of Remembrance ceremony held at the cemetery. A wreath will be placed on each veteran's grave Dec. 5 and organizers are seeking volunteers to assist with the program and donors to help purchase the 2,300 wreaths. Donors may contribute online with a credit card or PayPal or by mailing checks payable to People for People, with "Wreaths" on the memo line, to P.O. Box 256, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. To register yourself or your group to volunteer on Dec. 5, call 856-579-7561 and ask to speak to Janis.

MORE: Flu shot mandate unfair for these N.J. workers | Editorial

CHEERS to Jesus. Well not actually Jesus, but Philly's version. Michael Grant, who has been going by Philly Jesus for the past two years, wants to raise $70 million to launch a "global ministry" that will bring the word of God to all corners of the earth. Grant, 28, is a recovered drug addict who found his way out thanks to religion. He's an ever-present fixture of downtown Philadelphia and just wants to tell people about what faith did for him and can do for you. Is he going to raise $70 million from a Gofundme page? Unless divine intervention takes over, then of course not. But really, what so wrong about his message of hope? Let "Philly Jesus" do his thing. If Grant has faith that enough people are going to help him build a stadium for practicing religion, we say go for it.

CHEERS: To a special group of veterans. When Salem County awarded its Military Service Medals to 54 individuals, living and deceased, on Monday night among the group of special vets were three who took part in a unique chapter of American history.  Those Salem County men, Stewart Andrew Cross, Edward W. Hassler and James W. Sparks, all U.S. Navy veterans, took part in the U.S. military's Operation Ivy, the secret tests of the hydrogen bomb.

JEERS to another million dollars. IPAK Inc., which is located in West Deptford, applied for tax credits through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's (NJEDA) Grow New Jersey Assistance Program. In exchange for moving to Camden or starting a new operation there -- it's not clear, they didn't return out phone call -- the manufacturing company will forego $17 million in taxes. So far, more than $1 billion has been offered to companies, many of which already in South Jersey, so that they'll come to Camden. Sure, there are stipulations like maintaining a certain number of employees but when does the NJEDA decide the cost of lost taxes isn't worth the benefit of a larger business footprint in Camden? As one NJ.com reader put it, "robbing Peter to pay Paul."

 If you know of someone or something you would like to nominate for a cheer or a jeer, please send the information to Cheers and Jeers, South Jersey Times, 309 S. Broad St., Woodbury, NJ 08096, or email us at letters@southjerseymedia.com. 

Starting next year, all seven police departments within Salem County will start using the mobile, body-warn cameras to improve transparency and protect police officers and the public, Prosecutor John T. Lenahan said Friday.

SALEM -- As police departments throughout the state, and country, continue to implement body cameras for officers on duty, Salem County police departments are jumping on board.

Starting next year, all seven police departments within Salem County will start using the mobile, body-worn cameras to improve transparency and protect police officers and the public, Prosecutor John T. Lenahan said Friday.

Through forfeiture funds and grants, the Salem County Prosecutor's Office successfully purchased 25 body cameras and dispersed them to all departments in the county.

The cameras worth $895 a piece totaled $22,375, according to Lenahan.

"We want everyone on the same page. The whole goal is to increase transparency and decrease 'my word versus your word,'" the prosecutor said.

County officials are hopeful in obtaining an additional 36 cameras through more grant funding in the near future.

While the police departments are now in possession of the cameras, they have not begun to utilize them yet.

The target date to start using the cameras is Jan. 1, according to Lenahan.

"We are trying to make sure we have uniformity. From my perspective, it protects police officers from false allegations and the public from bad police work. The time has come for these," the prosecutor said.

The seven police departments in Salem County include Pennsville, Carneys Point, Penns Grove, Elmer, Salem City, Woodstown, and Lower Alloways Creek, which also patrols Elsinboro.

Other municipalities are covered by New Jersey State Police.

All police departments will follow the New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines, which covers everything of when cameras are to be warn, when the cameras are to record, as well as the policy for a court requests as evidence. 

"I support the use of the body cameras, along with other chiefs in our county and the prosecutor. It's going to help protect officers from legal issues, and help us prosecute cases," Pennsville Township Police Department Chief Allen J. Cummings said.

The police chief continued that with body cameras being added to dashboard-mounted cameras, and microphones, there will be a heightened awareness and safety.

"I feel that it's a tool that is needed, especially the way the country is now. Police are being watched and with these cameras, it's just going to be more deterrent because people will know we have them," Cummings said.

Police departments throughout the state have taken the same steps.

Pitman Police Department joined the trend just last month and New Jersey State Police officers have been preparing to utilize the cameras.

About 1,000 New Jersey State Police officers will be using the devices next year.

Just outside of the Pilesgrove Township municipal building sits the new 20-to-30-foot garden that works to capture and drain water, preventing pollution and flooding.

PILESGROVE TWP. -- Thanks to volunteers and team collaboration, the new garden outside of the municipal building is a success, township officials said.

Just outside of the Pilesgrove Township municipal building sits the new 20-to-30-foot garden that works to capture and drain water, preventing pollution and flooding.

The garden was a team project between Rutgers Cooperative Extension, New Jersey Environmental Commission (AMJEC), and Pilesgrove Township. 

"This is a positive step that the township can continue with different agencies to meet the needs of the community," Mayor Kevin Eachus said Friday.

Fugitives Omar Torres and Amanda R. Albrecht are being sought by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.

BRIDGETON -- The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding two of its most-wanted fugitives.

Omar Torres, 35, is being sought on three Superior Court of New Jersey Family Court warrants for failing to pay $76,664.95 in child support payments, authorities say.

Torres is described as a white male with Hispanic origin, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He has a tattoo on his right arm of the Grim Reaper, a tattoo on his neck that says "YOLANDA" and a tattoo of two tear drops near his left eye. His last known address was New Brunswick Avenue in the New Jersey town of Fords.

Amanda R. Albrecht, 24, is being sought on one Superior Court of New Jersey Criminal Court warrant for failure to appear, authorities say.

Albrecht is described as a white female, 5 feet, nine inches tall, weighing 121 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair. Her last known address was Tuska Avenue in Deerfield Township.

ALSO: Escapee returns to Salem P.D. -- to turn self in

Torres and Albrecht should be considered dangerous. Do not attempt to approach, confront or detain them.

Sheriff Robert A. Austino asks anyone who comes in contract with these individuals to call the police immediately and avoid contact.

Anyone with information is asked to contact state or local police, or the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office tip line at 856-451-0625.

Bill Gallo Jr. may be reached at bgallo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow South Jersey Times on Twitter @TheSJTimes. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

 

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The column that says hug a turkey this month.

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Good afternoon!

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Project Thanksgiving is looking good. 

"I would like to personally thank Pastor Anthony Ippolito for taking time out of his busy schedule to work with Miss Gloucester County Emily Williamson, Miss Gloucester County's Outstanding Teen Shellby Watts, and Miss Vineland 2014 Angela Doulis (not in photo).

"Pastor Anthony helped them record their own public service announcement which promotes Project Thanksgiving's 7th annual turkey drive.

"I would also like to thank Calvary Chapel of Vineland for allowing us to use their recording studio. The PSA will be aired on WPOV-LP 107.7 FM.

"Last, but not least, I extend my appreciation to a good friend, George Scully, for writing their script. Great job, everyone! Thanks for making it happen.''

-- Alex Kaganzev,

Project Thanksgiving

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Pastor Anthony Ippolito is a 24-carat diamond when it comes to doing good things in his city.

He was connections to thousands of people in dozens of congregations who can move mountains.

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"CASA of Cumberland, Gloucester & Salem Counties has two foster teens who have a passion for piano and we are hoping to find two new or used keyboards to give them.

"I looked on craigslist and couldn't find anything. Does any one have any other leads?

"Do you or someone you know have a keyboard to donate? Please contact me at Hillary.casaofcgs@gmail.com.

"Thanks!''

-- Hillary Nichols

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Good news from Shep in Greenwich.

Linda Quay, the Mother Teresa of Cedarville, is coming to ring the Salvation Army bell in Greenwich on the morning of Dec. 5.

And bringing friends.

Shep has been known to get red-faced around women.

"Linda Quay and some friends from Cedarville will be joining me for my final bell ringing on Dec. 5.

"Hope to go out with a bang. Linda has helped me before and she is a major player in the Cedarville Memorial Day parade.

"We are both looking for vets to turn out for that, and I hope many vets will come to the bell ringing, as they have in the past.''

-- Shep,

on his final ring

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"I thought I'd save your life today.

"I've noticed that every Friday everyone is in such a hurry to get wherever at 4 p.m.

"Listen up! Five, 10, 15 minutes are not going to matter for whatever reason.

"Speeding and cutting people off is a big no-no -- a sure way to cause an accident.

"What's the rush?

"Even if you have an emergency, you should focus on getting to your destination safely. Please, people, slow down and stop cutting me and others off.

"It's not nice and very dangerous.

"And have a blessed day.''

-- Gloria Cortez

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 "Getting ready to turn our house into a chapel ... literally. 

"Millville Community Church will have its first wedding ceremony in our house.

"Wahoo!! You know you live in Millville when. It's gonna be a great day!''

-- Pastor Steve Harris

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"I had the honor of attending last night's Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies for some of the area's most outstanding athletes.

"I was able to meet and speak with inductees Dick Vermeil, Rick MacLeish and Garry Maddox, as well as previous members Dan Baker, Mike Quick, Harold Charmichael, Sonny Hill, Wali Jones, Bill Bergey and Ernie Beck.

"What a night!''

-- David Hitchner

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MY KIND OF TOWN: Where Dave Hitchner may be the next Jerry Alden.

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"We want to invite all BEN readers to be part of our Thankfulness Project at Shiloh Chiropractic Center.

"For the month of November, we are collecting brand new pencils, erasers and colored pencils, which we will mail to the Navajo Ministries in New Mexico.

"These items will be given out as part of the Christmas Connection project which reaches more than 300 families in isolated areas of the Navajo Nation of the Four Corners region of Arizona, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico.

"As you count your blessings this year, we invite you to give from a thankful heart.

"You can drop off your gifts of pencils and erasers at our office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and 2:30 to 6 p.m.

"Any questions, call 856-455-4700. Happy Thanksgiving!''

— Deborah J. Jones, D.C.

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"We need to ensure that students can remain here in New Jersey and contribute to the growth of our economy ... ."

— Sen. Higher Education Committee Chairwoman Sandra Cunningham

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If you think it is too expensive to take care of our veterans, don't send them to war.

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From the desk of Pastor Steve Harris:

"Excessive correction breaks a person's spirit and makes them weak. He was also very stingy with compliments or praise. Only occasionally did I hear the word 'good' come out of his mouth, and even then he didn't say it with much enthusiasm. It is not hard to realize why I didn't enjoy working with him nearly as much as I do my current trainer."

— Joyce Meyer,

from the book "The Mind Connection.''

There has to be a balance with correction and praise. Whether it's your spouse, kids, co-workers, etc. You can get a lot more done with balance.

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Ego kills balance.

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Project Thanksgiving's 7th annual turkey drive is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We'll be supporting the Salvation Army in Cumberland County and the Buena Borough section of Atlantic County.

Collection sites include Bottino ShopRites in Vineland, Millville, Bridgeton; Lincoln Avenue ShopRite; Sun Valley Pools in Vineland.
We'll be supporting the Food Bank of South Jersey in Gloucester County. Collection sites include Bottino's ShopRite in Sewell, Ammon's ShopRite in Mullica Hill, Amish Farmers Market in Mullica Hill.
Volunteers will be accepting frozen turkeys, cash and checks payable to either the Salvation Army or the Food Bank of South Jersey at these locations.

Please donate what you can. Every dollar counts. Thank you!''

— Alex Kaganzev,

Project Thanksgiving

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MY KIND OF TOWN: Where they should be giving out the staff-donated turkeys from Indian Avenue School in Bridgeton any day now.

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Good morning!

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Volunteers and veterans worked alongside American Littoral Society and Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey to establish a near-shore oyster reef at South Reeds Beach in Cape May Court House on the Delaware Bayshore in April 2015.

The reef was built to prevent sand loss from wind-driven waves. The conservation groups will continue to monitor whether the reef bars help reduce beach erosion and create calmer water for spawning horseshoe crabs.

The South Reeds Beach Oyster Reef is one of the many projects that American Littoral Society and Conserve Wildlife Foundation are working on to restore the ecology and economy of the Delaware Bayshore.

"We are rebuilding habitats along Delaware Bay in order to strengthen the ecology, communities and economy of that area. Grants for the project enabled hiring several military veterans, and they continue to play a valuable role in the work. It is in recognition of the service veterans provide to their country and communities, that we are dedicating the reef at Reeds Beach to them," said Tim Dillingham, Executive Director for American Littoral Society.

The new oyster reef will attenuate waves but still allow for horseshoe crab breeding. In existing areas where crabs can breed without interruption, egg densities can exceed ten times the egg densities on unprotected beaches.

Projects like the South Reeds Beach oyster reef are being funded by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through their Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resiliency Grants Program, and are being developed in partnership with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife.

To learn more about the restoration work taking place in Delaware Bay, visit www.RestoreNJBayshore.org.

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Fortescue?

Gandys Beach?

Money Island?

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Remember, the Penns Grove/Carneys Point/Pedricktown Little League will be meeting on Sunday, Nov. 15.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Servicemen's Memorial Home on DuPont Road in Carneys Point Township.

Elections for the upcoming 2016 Little League season will be the main agenda of the meeting. Anyone interested in a position on the board is urged to attend.

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Hopefully, Greg Martin is involved.

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Two houses on Porchtown Road near Walker Farms had mysterious knocks at their doors around 10:30 p.m.

At one home, they asked to use a cellphone. At the other home, they stayed silent and knocked a second time.

State police were called in both cases and scanned the area. No one was found. Be aware if someone knocks at your door.

— Pittsgrove Watch

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They're picking on the wrong neighborhood.

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Fastest growing restaurant stocks:

1. Domino's Pizza.

2. Shake Shack.

— Forbes

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MY KIND OF TOWN: Where can the Sixers move down to the D League until their rebuilding is over?

Like a Chip Kelly no-huddle Eagles' offense, Rowan University plans to offer an accelerated, less expensive path to a four-year degree.

Now that millennials are proficient at "binge watching" their favorite television series, a new Rowan University initiative might have more appeal than older generations would think.

Rowan announced last week that prospective students can save thousands of dollars on their degree by taking four years of courses and credits over three years. One could look at this as the educational equivalent of viewing a whole season of "The Walking Dead" in one sitting by skipping all the commercial breaks and not getting up to use the bathroom.

Rowan promises that those who sign up will still be able to eat, sleep and carry out bodily functions, but they may not have much time: The concentrated course load will require students to live on campus. (Commuting is such a waste of valuable study time!) They'll need to take classes in the summer as well as during the regular academic year. Participants will still need to complete 120 credits for an undergraduate degree.

For those who can stick it out, university officials say the savings will average $23,000, about the same as one year's worth of tuition, housing and fees. Rowan will waive the cost of the summer tuition and room and board. Not too shabby.

Rowan President Ali Houshmand also cited a benefit to the campus and the growing thicket of shops and eateries on Rowan Boulevard: With more students and staff around, it won't be such a ghost town during the summer.

But this program is not for everyone. First, it severely limits a student's ability to use a part-time or summer job to help pay for school. It won't be great for anyone's social life. It won't be available for all majors. And, living on campus is more expensive than living at home while attending college.

Nonetheless, give Rowan credit for trying out an innovative way to break the spiral of escalating tuition and crushing student-loan debt. The school expects to launch the accelerated program this coming fall with about 100 students -- of a total enrollment of about 16,000.

The program could expand later, but right now it's so narrow in scope that unlimited praise is not warranted. Like so many tuition-reduction initiatives, the plan doesn't address the hard-cost reasons of why it takes $23,000 a year to go a mid-priced public university in the first place. 

One thing is sure. The Rowan administration's approach is more realistic than that of the students who marched Thursday on its campus, as well as at City Hall in Philadelphia, demanding that public colleges and universities be totally cost-free. Some countries have such a higher-education structure, but it's not coming to the United States anytime soon, no matter what Bernie Sanders promises.

Come to think of it, if these students have so much time to march, maybe they have enough time to cram four years of studying into three years.

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From Woodstown to Cape May, holiday house tours are popping up all over South Jersey.

Most people decorate for the holidays with a tree and lights and red and green splashes everywhere.

But when you're opening your house to several hundred guests, you start planning for it during the summer.

This holiday season, Patty Grenier and her husband Fran will open their home for the Woodstown by Candlelight house tour for the fourth time.

"In the past, we participated every other year with a cluster of neighbors," Grenier said. "It's too much to do every year and more people come through when there are several homes open close by."

The tour committee begins organizing the event in August, and Grenier begins preparing her home for display in early November.

"Last weekend, I put up my largest tree and bought replacement lights for all the window candles," she said. "Hopefully, this weekend we will get the outside lights up and another tree finished. Then it's just doing a little bit every day."

Grenier said she will have a total of four Christmas trees in her home by the time the tour rolls around.

"I usually put our largest tree in the living room, a smaller tree in the family room, and a small, live, tree in the dining room," she said. "This year, we're hosting some puppies from our Seeing Eye puppy club, so I'll put up a tree in our sunroom, too."

Because the dogs also love the holidays.

"Our whole first floor is open to walk through -- foyer, living room, family room, sunroom, dining room, kitchen, and bath," Grenier said. "Many people ask why the upstairs isn't open. That's where we hide all the clutter."

Getting her house ready for the Woodstown by Candlelight house tour "really is a lot of work," she said.

"Especially working full time. But I love to do it and the reward is my home is completely decorated and clean so December is more relaxed," she said.

And opening her doors to the tourists is like hosting a big holiday get-together.

"Truthfully, I consider them guests rather than strangers," she said. "Sometimes it's more like a reunion with seeing high school classmates and old friends and neighbors."

This year's Woodstown by Candlelight is from 6 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 4, and will feature 13 homes, a craft fair, and many special musical events including the Woodstown High School concert choir, the Men's Chorus of Morningstar Baptist Church, and Recycled Brass Tuba Quartet.

The craft fair will be at the Woodstown Borough Hall on West Avenue from 4 to 10 p.m.

Exhibitors include Mary Crevino of Sweet Mary's Chocolates, Leighton's Country Shop, and Lilla Rose Hair Clips.

Tickets are $15 or $12 in advance for adults, $6 for students from kindergarten to grade 12, and children 5 and younger are free.

For more information, visit www.woodstownbycandlelight.org.

Be sure to visit these other holiday house tours being held across South Jersey.

Salem County

2015 Salem Yuletide Tour

On Dec. 5, Salem City kicks off the holidays with the annual Yuletide Tour beginning with the Magic of Christmas Parade at 11 a.m.

The Yuletide House Tour is from 1 to 6 p.m. and will feature 10 privately owned historic homes, and 10 other locations including churches.

Guests can browse for antiques and collectibles in the town's various shops.

MORE: Almost Famous: N.J. musician could get signed but only with your help

The tree lighting ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. and will conclude the evening.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the tour and can be purchased at Royal Port Antiques, Market Street Treasures, The Little Shop in the Middle, Java Dog Coffee & Tea Shoppe, and Cawman's Antique Mall, all in Salem.

For more information, call 856-339-0400 or visit salemcitynj.com.

Cumberland County

Historic Bridgeton's Holiday House Tour

Explore the east side, the west side and all around the downtown of Bridgeton to see historic homes decked out in holiday decor.

The tour will include 20 homes, horse-drawn carriage rides, and Victorian caroling by the Original Off Broad Street Players.

For more information about this year's event, call 856-453-8130 or visit www.getbridgeton.com.

Hometown Christmas in Greenwich Holiday House Tour

The Cumberland County HIstorical Society presents the Greenwich holiday house tour on Dec 13 from noon to 5 p.m.

Guests will tour through the town's historic homes and buildings decorated in their Christmas finery.

Children can visit Santa in his new workshop and drop their letters to be sent to the North Pole.

Gingerbread creations will be on display, author Joan Berkey will be signing and selling her book, "Early Wood Architecture of Cumberland County, New Jersey," and all museums will be open during the event.

Tickets are available on the day of the event at the Doctor's Office and the Morris Goodwin School, both on Ye Greate Street, and are $15 per person and children 12 and younger are free.

For more information, visit www.cchistsoc.org/events.html.

Gloucester County

Historic Mullica Hill Christmas House Tour

The Historic Mullica Hill Christmas House Tour is Dec. 12 from 2 to 7 p.m.

Churches, buildings and homes dating back to the 1700s will be decorated for the holidays during this year's tour.

There will also be live music, carolers, Civil War strollers, and Santa will be in attendance.

MORE: Kennedy Cancer Center's Tree of Light shines in honor of cancer patients

Guests can listen to a reading of Charles Dicken's, "A Christmas  Carol," at Old Town Hall and there will be specials and refreshments at many businesses along the route.

Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 on the day of the event.

For more information, call 856-223-5440 or visit www.mullicahill.com.

WedgWood Women's Club's 28th annual Christmas House Tour of Washington Township

This year's house tour is on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 to 9:30 p.m., and will feature five homes, Duffields Farm Market, Mrs. Claus' Workshop, and St. Charles Borromeo Church.

There will be a buffet luncheon at WedgWood Country Club from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $15.

Tickets are $15 and are available at various locations in Washington Township.

For more information, visit www.wedgwoodwomensclub.com or call 856-227-5426.

Camden County

Haddon Township Holiday House Tour

The 19th annual Holiday House Tour is Dec. 4 from noon to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for senior citizens in advance, and $20 on the day of the event.

For more information, call 609-792-3276 or visit www.haddontwp.com.

Cape May County

Christmas Candlelight House Tours

Cape May will host Christmas Candlelight House Tours on Dec. 5, 12, and 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., featuring different locations each night.

Historic homes, inns, hotels and churches including Angel of the Sea, The Queen Victoria B&B, and Cape May United Methodist Church will be included in the tours.

The tours are self-guided and also include Christmas caroling, strolling musicians, and admission to Emlen Physick Estate.

Tickets are $28 for adults and $20 for children from 3 to 12.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

Kelly Roncace may be reached at kroncace@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @kellyroncace. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.

There are two elusive endeavors that will remain unfulfilled for as long as I'm on this planet.

The drinks were on the house after Hank Brentari, a Pitman resident for 62 years and a late blooming golfer, recorded a hole-in-one on the 159-yard second hole at Pinelands Golf Club.

"We all went nuts," said Bob Kobylinski,  one of Hank's playing partners.

Bob pointed out  that most golfers play the game frequently over the course of a lifetime but never experience the thrill of an ace. He's right about that. After all, I'm in that category, and, at age 77, I played the world's most aggravating game for over 60 years.

I'm on the injured reserve list now because of Parkinson's, so the chances of  me joining the Hank Brentaris of the world are about as likely as me replacing Tom Brady as quarterback of the New England Patriots. Or not good.

Bob ShryockTimes file photo 

One is recording a hole-in-one. Two is dunking a basketball.

It's true, you don't have to be Jack Nicklaus, author of 17 career aces, to make a "one." My pal Bill Morro has made three, and he's not exactly the reincarnation of Bobby Jones. There's limited skill involved with good players making aces, because the tour players hit the ball so close much of the time, enhancing chances. But lousy players make them all the time. It's called luck. If you can reach a green with your tee shot, you can make a one.

I'm the opposite of  lucky, so I've never expected to make one. I've come close, twice hitting the ball in the cup on the fly, only to have each rattle out, and rest, just inches from the hole. Close doesn't count, see.

I also made a hole-in-one on the practice hole at Waynesboro Country Club, but no one saw it and no one believed me anyway. So there's an asterisk on my golfing resume.

MORE: Did I make it in the dark?

I did, however, record a two on a par-5 hole, or a double eagle, and I'm guessing they occur much less frequently than sextuplets. Holed out with a spoon (3-wood) from the fairway. Alas, no one witnessed it.

I also did something that I'm certain hasn't been achieved too often. At the Princeville Course on the Hawaiian island of Kauhi, I three-putted a green and still made a birdie on the hole. That's a 5 on a rare par-6, having reached the green in two. How many golfers putt for triple eagle?

As elusive as acing a hole has been, dunking a basketball is even more mental. I don't think it's going to happen because I'm shrinking in my advancing years - 5-foot-9 1/2 down to 5-8 3/4 - and the NBA and NCAA have no apparent plans to lower the baskets.

I've been attempting the feat, albeit just a tad unrealistically, since leading my high school hoops team to 17 consecutive losses. One time I jumped high enough to touch the bottom of the net, but came up just a little short on my dunk  try. On another  occasion I gave such an effort that I crumped to the hardwood in a heap, my legs tangled  together.

In gym class one day, the helpful instructor set up a trampoline for me to propel myself toward the basket.

All I got was an ugly lump on my head.

So I'm still 0-for-2 and heading downhill.

Dumb luck could still get me an ace some day. I don't think any kid of  luck would help me in the dunk department.

Maybe I should attempt 60-yard field goals.

Trying to hit a 100 mph fastball?

 

Cities, states and the U.S. government are trying to crack down on predatory lenders. Postal banking is the only consistent, affordable solution anyone has proposed.

By Ira Dember

With predatory lenders victimizing millions of paycheck-to-paycheck families nationwide, New Jersey urgently needs a common-sense solution: postal banking for affordable small loans and check cashing. My grateful thanks to Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly for spotlighting this issue in his Nov. 9 column supporting the concept. 

Here are some additional facts about postal banking: 

-- The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) inspector general has issued two reports recommending postal banking.

-- Cities, states and the federal government are all trying to crack down on predatory lenders. But that's only half a solution. Where will millions of families living on precariously low wages get the extra couple of hundred bucks they sometimes need to avoid eviction or job loss because the car broke down? Postal banking is the only consistent, affordable, nationwide solution anyone has proposed.

-- While there are 20,000 payday lender storefronts -- more units than Starbucks or McDonald's -- there are 30,000 post offices. The majority are located in lower-income ZIP codes that have just one bank branch or none. 

-- Last year, the nonpartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors adopted a resolution calling on the postal service to implement postal banking because of the positive economic impacts it would have on communities. Instead of losing billions of dollars on exorbitant interest and fees, families could keep their hard-earned money to spend on local goods and services.

Privatizing advocates are essentially in control of the USPS. They hate the idea of postal banking or any innovation that could refresh this historic institution. The post office predates the Constitution, and is embedded in it.

Most seats on the postal board of governors are vacant, so the board is on the verge of non-functional. Imagine if a private company with $67 billion in annual revenue were drifting for years without a board of directors! The USPS is "our" business, and no one is minding the store.

A historical note: Postal financial services began in 1864, the year before the City of Bridgeton was incorporated. That's when one of America's greatest postmasters general, Montgomery Blair, introduced postal money orders. His innovation let Union soldiers safely send their army pay home to their families. This was in an era when ordinary folks used only cash and bartering. 

Blair also initiated urban free delivery, and using railroad cars as post offices to accelerate mail processing and delivery. How different this is from today, when the USPS leadership is closing hundreds of mail processing facilities and degrading even the most basic services. Why? Because the more frustrated and dissatisfied postal customers become, the more readily they will blame the post office and accept privatization. 

To get a postal banking solution in place, we have to resolve the underlying issue of dysfunctional USPS leadership. We need a fresh start with with a strong, progressive postal service board of governors. So far, the president is doing nothing except to nominate more privatizers, which is totally unacceptable. 

Without enormous public outcry, we are going to lose it all -- and along with it, our one chance for a real solution to the payday lending crisis. 

Ira Dember is co-founder of Commonomics USA, one of 20 advocacy groups that recently united to support a petition for postal banking. Its website is www.commonomics.org. Dember writes from Houston.

Editor's note: Although some forms of high-interest lending are available in New Jersey, payday loans are illegal in the state, as well as in Pennsylvania. However, some New Jersey residents have been able to get payday loans in Delaware or Connecticut, or through Internet lenders.

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Good afternoon!

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Every little bit makes you feel good. 

"Cape Bank Delsea Drive branch donated all this food to Indian Avenue School for the Thanksgiving baskets.

"Thank you to the manager and employees.''

-- Gladys Lugardo-Hemple

The last time we covered the delivery of the Thanksgiving turkeys at Indian Avenue School, the staff had contributed around 46 birds. 

Are these for all the families of the students who need them, we asked.

No, we were told, these are for the worst. The poorest.

The man in charge said it would take 646 turkeys to cover all those in need.

Maybe you can help this year.

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"Castaways" is a documentary series chronicling the successful rehabilitation program of inmates that train unwanted dogs for re-introduction or adoption.

The series highlights the plight that both prisoners and unwanted dogs face, and how an unlikely union between the two brings out a change in character of both man and beast -- each trying to save and serve the other. The results are life-changing for the prisoner, the dog, and the future pet owner.

We've seen the impact made when these two groups of societal outcasts meet. It's truly heartwarming -- because, while many people shun both inmates and "undesirable" breeds like pit bulls and Rottweilers, this program gives them an opportunity to look to each other for affection, friendship, and understanding and to foster each other's growth. 

This type of program should be employed in more prisons across the country.

What are your thoughts on these sorts of programs?

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Do you remember high school?

Do you remember the peer pressure? The bullies? The jocks? The popular girls? 

Come watch the Cumberland Regional drama guild perform "Makin' It'' by Cynthia Mercati, a show all about the stereotypes, cliques and struggles that high school kids and the teachers go through on a day-to-day basis

Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students with ID.

Performance dates are: Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. The play is directed by Elisabeth Campbell.

Meet the cast:

The Other Girls:
Libby - Allison Burke
Monica - Sydnie DeRosa
Brooke - Madison Nash
Jen - Courtney Ricci
Emma Rieco
Leigha Burnley

The Other Boys:
Buzzard - Johnny Keen
Karl - Nathan Langston
Howie - Max Tucker
Donnie Yamasaki
Dane Johnson

The Mean Girls:
Barb - Brianna D'Agostino
Sharon - Rachel Wax
Pat- Sarah Cruzan
Darryn Thomas

The Mean Boys:
Hunter- Chris Cline
Travis- Isai Matias
Alex- Robert Brown
Ryan Rosely

The Teachers/Parents:
Mrs. Healy - Sabrina Coulburn
Mrs. Cozlowe- Jordan Chester
Mr. Vince Carnelli- Lewie Homan
Sybil-Shelby Dukiewicz

The Barrows Family:
Bev - Sabrina Moore
Corly - Melina Chappius
Ed - Kevin Plummer
Scott - Ryan Nichols

The Misfits:
Burnout - Lindsey Shimp
Len- D'Andra Moore
Noah Athey
Elisabeth Hogate

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Please help us reach our goal of 100 cans to donate for the Boy Scouts Troop 2/Pack 2 out of Vineland.

We are accepting donations at our office located at 263 Irving Ave. Millville.

If you need directions, free to call us 856-459-3737.

Our hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

We would love to show these young men what a wonderful community we have and how we can support them. Thank you in advance!

-- Vern's Place 4 Parts

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"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."

-- C.S. Lewis

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MY KIND OF TOWN: Where helping the less fortunate takes your mind off how little you thought  you had.

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The CCSPCA's 9th Annual Pasta Dinner & Silent Auction happens on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Moose Lodge on West Wheat Road in Vineland

The past eight years have been quite successful and all the proceeds have gone directly to the care and housing of stray and surrendered animals, supplies and food for these animals, and funding for animal cruelty investigations.

Again, we will be holding a silent auction to coincide with the pasta dinner in an effort to maximize our proceeds.

In years past, we have received items such as signed sports memorabilia, celebrity photos, music CDs, books, designer handbags, electronics, gift certificates, health and beauty baskets, gourmet food baskets, exercise equipment, a wide range of collectables and other merchandise in our auction.

Dinner only is $12. This year, ticket holders who choose to dine in will be entertained by live music.

Purchase your tickets at the shelter, from volunteers, or purchase them online (tickets will be labeled with your name and email address and will be available at the door the night of the event).

-- The CCSPCA

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"Just a reminder to all my friends, relatives and soon to be friends that the Upper Deerfield Ladies Auxiliary is holding its annual Vendor/Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the firehouse on Cornwell Drive in Upper Deerfield, right up the road from the Acme.

"There is no charge for admission.

"I hope that you will all be able to come out to support us and view the wonderful products and items our vendors/crafters have to sell.

"We will also be selling hot dogs with all the fixin's and even a bake sale will be going on. Lots to see and do at the firehouse. Come on out.

"We have a great time just visiting and spending money.''

-- Patti Donnelly Rogers

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Patti is the famous ticket taker at Upper Deerfield Fire Co. 3's twice a year breakfast.

Her husband used to hold the record for pizzas eaten at one sitting at the fire house.

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"A man of great heart, humanism and reflecting such through his beautiful photographs, over many decades. He has documented the passing parade with style.''

-- Glenn Lillie on Dale Wettstein,

grand marshal for Millville Christmas parade

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"Whatever happen to earn your way?

"I told my son, go out into the street and protest for free tuition.

"He said, 'I don't have time for that. I have papers due, homework and exams to study for, not to mention bowling practice and tournaments.'

"I guess he feels he should earn it.''

-- Liz Greco

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Remember the Queen & Her Court that came to Alden Field?

Remember the King & His Court that also barnstormed?

We're suggesting the Greco Family challenge all-comers -- any team with a husband, wife and son -- all over the country.

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Drive-through live nativity on Saturday, Dec. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. at Cohansey Baptist Church, 714 Roadstown Rd., Bridgeton.

Drive through our live nativity and see the story of Christ's birth.

Donation of non-perishable food items will be accepted and given to Code Blue and the 

All donations (food or monetary) will be donated to Code Blue and the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation.

-- Cohansey Baptist Church

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MY KIND OF TOWN: Where Derick Glenn has the right idea of fixing up homes for homeless veterans in Millville.