jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA138159 The column that says we get really serious about the heroin invasion on Saturday, from noon to 2 p.m., on 92.1 FM when we welcome someone who has been there and is doing something about it. — Good evening! — "'The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters.' "This book was given...
jhummel@njadvancemedia.com
Web: nj.com/ben
Cellphone: 856-237-6645
U.S. Army: RA138159
The column that says we get really serious about the heroin invasion on Saturday, from noon to 2 p.m., on 92.1 FM when we welcome someone who has been there and is doing something about it.
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Good evening!
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"'The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters.'
"This book was given as an early Christmas gift to me and I just finished it.
"Took about a half-hour and I'm a slow reader.
"Although this is not a religious book, it has inspiring simple truths in it that I believe if people read, we can not only change Millville, but the world!
"Maybe you ask for it as a stocking stuffer or give it to a friend. Either way, I hope you invest the half-hour and read it. May it change our perspective on life and encourage that Millville can be changed.
"Have a great week and Merry Christmas everyone!''
-- Pastor Steve Harris,
Millville Community Church
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Bethany Grace Community Church, 31 N. Pearl St, Bridgeton, will be holding its Third Annual Christmas Morning Brunch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Donations needed.
Casseroles should be cooked and may be dropped off at Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m., or between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. on Christmas morning.
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"By combining the funding mechanism of the County Homeless Trust Fund with the efficiency and effectiveness of a Housing First approach we have a chance to make significant progress in the fight against homelessness here in Cumberland County for the first time in decades.
"State law allows counties to voluntarily enact a County Homeless Trust Fund. Under the law, counties add a surcharge of only $3 per document recorded in the county.
"That money is placed in a trust fund where 95 percent of the funds are required to go toward programs for helping the homeless and only 5 percent may be used for administrative costs.
"The counties that currently have a trust fund have raised over $1 million to help end homelessness. That money stays in those counties to assist the people who live there. Bergen County alone has raised over $287,000.
"Cumberland County has a rare opportunity to enact policies that will both save the taxpayers money and significantly reduce homelessness in our area.
"We owe it our most vulnerable citizens to take action to integrate them back into society. We must enact a County Homeless Trust Fund with a Housing First focus to make Cumberland County a better place for all of us to live.
-- Pastor Rob Weinstein
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Would you believe that the induction of Millville High basketball icon Alan Shaw into the All Sports Museum of Southern New Jersey may be moved to Gia's Suburban House because the shrine is to small to hold all the well-wishers?
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Alex Kaganzev and Lizzy Viruet Kennedy at YMCA of Vineland/Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA."The Angel Tree at the Vineland YMCA was a huge success again this year.
"Dozens of new toys were donated by generous patrons.
"Lizzy and I meticulously cross-referenced the lists to ensure accuracy. They will be wrapped, then given to the children-in-need in time for Christmas.
"I would like to personally thank everyone who purchased the gifts, and the YMCA for sponsoring Project Santa's Angel Tree.
"I would like to especially thank Lizzy for helping to ensure that it ran as smoothly as it did. She did an outstanding job!''
-- Alex Kaganzev
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MY KIND OF T0WN: Where if you can, give the gift of a lifetime this Christmas.