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Well here it is, we are in the midst of another holiday season. It always strikes me how even though it’s cold and we’re all staying in more to avoid the snow and falling temperatures, we make the extra effort to host parties and get togethers and spend more time with family than maybe we can normally fi t into our schedules. It’s a great time of year.

What I’ve learned over the years is that it’s okay to let new traditions replace old ones and be open to different possibilities for the season. The holidays can become overwhelming if you try to “do it all” after all.

That’s why in this issue of Gloucester County Living, we hope we give you some great ideas for focusing more on the fun and cutting out some of the stress and extra work.

We had a blast scoring the county for gift giving ideas for our feature gift guide. Although it’s easy to load a virtual shopping cart with a few clicks, don’t miss out on the local shops in our area that have so much to offer. Many communities will be hosting shop local events, and although we like to avoid the mall crowds as much as anyone, there is something to be said for a leisurely weekend spent on Main Street perusing the shops with your fellow gift seekers.

Whatever you do, enjoy this holiday season Gloucester County and we look forward to seeing you in 2015!

Cheers!Jacqueline RuppEditor

j ack ie says[from the editor]

We had a blast scoring the county for gift giving ideas for our feature gift guide. Although it’s easy to load a virtual shopping cart with a few clicks, don’t miss out on the local shops in our area that have so much to offer. Many communities will be hosting shop local events, and although we like to avoid the mall crowds as much as anyone, there is something to be said for a leisurely weekend spent on Main Street

DEPARTMENTS06| Gloucester Goings On 08| Top Five: Sparkling Wines 10| Neighborhood Spotlight: Mullica Hill 23| Sports: Corey Clement24| Community Friends 27| Your Money30| Restaurant Listings

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12.06 Breakfast with Santa & Mistletoe MarketHave pictures taken with Santa, take home a toy from the North Pole, and visit The Grinch. Shop with local vendors and donate to the winter clothing collection supporting Operation Blessing. Door prizes and a 50/50. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, and more. Advance tickets are available: [email protected]. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. RiverWinds Community Center, 1000 RiverWinds Drive, West Deptford.

12.6 Candlelight ShoppingMain Street is lit aglow for this local holiday shopping event. Noon to 8 p.m. Main Street, Mullica Hill. 856- 223-5440.

12.06 Celtic Twilight ChristmasExperience the sights and sounds of this international production. TD Bank Center for the Arts, 529 Hurffville Crosskeys Road, Sewell.

12.06 Christmas Tree LightingPaulsboro hosts this festive event at 5:30 at the Borough Hall, 1211 N. Delaware Street.

12.06 VendormaniaThe Grandparents Association at Our Lady of Mercy Academy’s sponsors this event which features more than 30 vendors offering arts, crafts, gifts, decoration, home party merchandise, and more. There will be food items for sale and a basket auction. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy Academy, 1001 Main Road & Catawba Avenue, Newfield.

12.13 Christmas House TourEnjoy the beautifully decorated historic houses of Mullica Hill in this annual tradition. 11 a.m to 8 p.m. Homes open for viewing from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with ticket. Contact Hazel Dilsaver, Chairperson, owner of the Gathering Room at 856- 223-5440. Mullica Hill.

12.14 Live NativitiesTwo local churches present live nativity scenes open to the public. Pitman United Methodist Church, 758 N. Broadway, Pitman. 856-589-8313. Call for time. Trinity United Methodist Church, 284 Cedar Road, Mullica Hill. 6 to 8 p.m.

12.02 & 3, 12.9 & 10 Senior Services Christmas PartyThe Senior Citizen Christmas Parties will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Auletto Caterers, a buffet lunch, music and entertainment will be provided. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased at 115 Budd Boulevard, West Deptford. Please call 856-384-6900 for more information.

12.04 - 12.14 It’s a Wonderful LifeThe Road Company at the Grand Theater reinvents this holiday classic as a live 1940’s radio broadcast. Tickets: $13-$22. 405 S. Main Street, Williamstown. www.roadcompany.com.

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When the clock strikes midnight on December 31, you want the perfect bottle of bubbly in your hands. Uncork the new year with one of our favorite picks of sparkling wines to start the year off with a very effervescent toast.

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1 Sofia BlanC DE BlanCSInvite a little bit of Hollywood to NYE with this Francis Ford Coppola sparkling wine he named after his director daughter. Not only is the packaging pretty (making it the go-to pre-wrapped hostess gift) but it’s fruity, light flavor is an easy crowd pleaser. $20.

3 Zonin PRoSECCo SPECial CuvéE BRut Budget-friendly doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, especially when it comes to Italian Prosecco wines. Fermented in pressurized tanks instead of the longer fermentation process of Champagne, keeps Prosecco on the more inexpensive side of the sparkling wine spectrum. However it doesn’t necessarily mean less flavor. This floral and fruity Prosecco from Veneto, Italy, features notes of apple and citrus. $12.

2 ChaMPagnE niColaS fEuillattE BRutFor those who need a true Champagne to mark 2015’s arrival, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut will whisk you off to the French countryside. A Champagne that can compete with the likes of Laurent-Perrier and Moët & Chandon, its buttery notes of nutmeg make it as delicious as a french tart. This champagne is the perfect balance of sweet with a dry finish. With a slightly higher price-tag than maybe your standard bottle of wine, scoop up one of their mini’s for a treat for two. After all, isn’t New Year’s all about a little indulging? $42.

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Shades of Harmony: Sweet Sounds for the Holidays

| Story by Jacqueline Rupp | Photos courtesy of Shades of Harmony

Teachers, bus drivers, nurses, business execs, librarians, retirees, and college students...there are few places where you can find this diverse group of women all coming together with the same passion. But for the Shades of Harmony barbershop chorus, it’s a weekly occurrence.

The group began in 2001 when Director, Lori Ludlum, 61, of Williamstown, decided to start a new local Sweet Adeline chapter with a friend. It was just after the 9/11 tragedy and they were looking for something that would boost local spirits. They were met with great response and the group quickly gained momentum and members, officially becoming a chartered member of Sweet Adelines in 2005. The group now has members from all over the region, including Williamstown, Sewell, Sicklerville, Glassboro, Clayton, and Franklinville.

Now the group regularly competes against other choruses and has performed all around the county, including at the Williamstown Main Street Festival and Christmas Tree Lightings, Pitman Manor, and The Gardens at Cross Keys.

Ludlum says the unmistakable barbershop singing style is unique because the melody is not the highest part of the arrangement. “The notes are set up in such a way to produce audible overtones. We use minimum to no vibrato, to allow the natural resonance in our voices to blend together.”

Singing for over 30 years now herself, Ludlum says the group is always looking for new members. “Women just need to be able to carry their part in a 4-part ensemble. They do not need to be able to read music. We have all of our songs on cd tracks to make the learning process easier.”

Member Evelyn Donnachie, 75, of Clayton says rehearsals are fun and light, but this group of ladies takes their practices seriously. “At seven o’clock in the evening, we are on the risers and start both physical and vocal exercises for twenty minutes. Then we work on the current song we are learning. We sometimes have sectionals for our individual part. We are constantly trying to perfect our sound.”

Singing everything from Broadway tunes and spirituals, to pop and country, with a few comedic numbers thrown in too, all of course in trademark barbershop style, the group is preparing for their next show this month. On December 13th the group will perform “The Little Snowman” at the Pfeiffer Community Center, South Main Street and Blue Bell Roads in Williamstown, at 7 p.m. “It’s a clever skit that incorporates all of our Christmas songs,” says Donnachie. Their special guests will be the Clayton High School Select Choir.

For the women of Shades of Harmony, the group has always been about more than just hitting the right note. “One of our favorite phrases is ‘we come for the music, stay for the friendships,’ says Ludlum.

“Sweet Adelines is an instant family. It provides us with 23,000 ‘sisters’ worldwide,” adds Ludlum. “At chorus, we greet each other, often with hugs. We try to schedule social events outside of rehearsal. We have a summer picnic, a Christmas dinner party, and some of us meet before rehearsal for dinner.” For this group of local ladies, harmonizing seems to come naturally.

For more information on Shades of Harmony, visit their website www.shadesofharmony.org. To hire the group for a show contact, Eileen at 856-881-0898 or [email protected].




























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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And where better to spend the holiday season than historic and picturesque Mullica Hill? Known as Antique Country, the entire village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which makes Mullica Hill the perfect place to celebrate the holidays in style.

Start with Christmas shopping and skip the madness of the malls and the big box stores. Main Street has all you need. From furniture and decor to gifts for everyone on your list. Gathering Room Interiors and French Nest, both located at 41 S. Main Street, are a good place to start. Specializing in unique decor and gifts, both shops, owned by Hazel Dilsaver, cover almost all decorating styles and tastes: Mahogany furniture in natural brown or painted white, black or grey, candles, wreaths, custom florals, holiday decor and more.

“The holidays are my favorite time of the year”, says Dilsaver. “All the lights, pretty ornaments and fresh greens. It’s like magic.”

“Our barn looks particularly special this year due to the new loft space we created out of the old horse stalls. It is so cool that we re-purposed everything that was useable.” In fact, old horse stalls became everything from floors to railings. “I am thrilled with the new look and extra room it gave us.” Now the loft is filled to the brim with antique iron stone, silver plated tea pots, bowls and candle sticks, linens and more. Most of the bigger furniture is reproduction, there are a few antiques mixed in. But all the accents are vintage or antique.” Both of Dilsaver’s shops have evolved significantly in the last 14 years. “With antiques in particular, if you don’t get it when you see it, chances are you will never see it again,” adds Dilsaver.

After you’ve worked up an appetite with all that shopping, sample Main Street’s top-notch dining scene. With everything from haute cuisine at Tavro Thirteen to country diners at Blueplate, there’s something for every taste. For a holiday treat stop by one of the numerous tea shops like Crescent Moon

Coffee & Tea for a warm drink and some stocking stuffers.

While you’re strolling, check out Mullica Hill Art Center, which features the works of local artists in their gallery as well as offering adult and youth art classes. Every fourth Friday, the center also hosts a Girls Night Out event for ladies over 21 who want to mingle and learn a new art technique.

Mark your calendar for the first two Saturdays in December to visit Mullica Hill for the Candle Light Shopping and Christmas House Tour. Candle Light is December 6th, and will feature a town-wide open house. “Perfect chance to stop in, start holiday shopping and enjoy Christmas rather than feel rushed about it” says Dilsaver. Carolers dressed in period costume will stroll the streets. “Here at Gathering Room we have a bon fire, roasted marshmallows, hot chocolate, live music and refreshments,” adds Dilsaver. The shops will be open from 11 am to 8 pm.

And don’t miss the Town’s 40th Annual Christmas House Tour. Homes, churches and historic buildings will be open to tour. Historic homes on and off Main Street open their doors for a look back in time. Several houses that have never been on the tour have joined in this year as well. A 1700’s Salt Box, a few miles outside of town, is worth the drive as is Creamy Acres Farmhouse almost as old, which rounds out the tour. And don’t forget to make a stop at the The Lippincot House, which has family roots back to the Mayflower. Carolers, live music and open house specials are just part of the day... and kids can pay a visit to Santa.

Tour runs from 2 to 7 p.m. Shops will be open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A complimentary shuttle bus travels from north to south and back again to both events. Tickets are on sale for $8 in advance, $10 day of the event. For more info call 856-223-5440.

| Story by Jacqueline Rupp. Photos by Mitchell Smith

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHTMULLICA HILL


It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And where better to spend the holiday season than historic and picturesque Mullica Hill? Known as Antique Country, the entire village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which makes Mullica Hill the perfect place to celebrate the holidays in style.

Start with Christmas shopping and skip the madness of the malls and the big box stores. Main Street has all you need. From furniture and decor to gifts for everyone on your list. Gathering Room Interiors and French Nest, both located at 41 S. Main Street, are a good place to start. Specializing in unique decor and gifts, both shops, owned by Hazel Dilsaver, cover almost all decorating styles and tastes: Mahogany furniture in natural brown or painted white, black or grey, candles, wreaths, custom florals, holiday decor and more.

“The holidays are my favorite time of the year”, says Dilsaver. “All the lights, pretty ornaments and fresh greens. It’s like magic.”

“Our barn looks particularly special this year due to the new loft space we created out of the old horse stalls. It is so cool that we re-purposed everything that was useable.” In fact, old horse stalls became everything from floors to railings. “I am thrilled with the new look and extra room it gave us.” Now the loft is filled to the brim with antique iron stone, silver plated tea pots, bowls and candle sticks, linens and more. Most of the bigger furniture is reproduction, there are a few antiques mixed in. But all the accents are vintage or antique.” Both of Dilsaver’s shops have evolved significantly in the last 14 years. “With antiques in particular, if you don’t get it when you see it, chances are you will never see it again,” adds Dilsaver.

After you’ve worked up an appetite with all that shopping, sample Main Street’s top-notch dining scene. With everything from haute cuisine at Tavro Thirteen to country diners at Blueplate, there’s something for every taste. For a holiday treat stop by one of the numerous tea shops like Crescent Moon

Coffee & Tea for a warm drink and some stocking stuffers.

While you’re strolling, check out Mullica Hill Art Center, which features the works of local artists in their gallery as well as offering adult and youth art classes. Every fourth Friday, the center also hosts a Girls Night Out event for ladies over 21 who want to mingle and learn a new art technique.

Mark your calendar for the first two Saturdays in December to visit Mullica Hill for the Candle Light Shopping and Christmas House Tour. Candle Light is December 6th, and will feature a town-wide open house. “Perfect chance to stop in, start holiday shopping and enjoy Christmas rather than feel rushed about it” says Dilsaver. Carolers dressed in period costume will stroll the streets. “Here at Gathering Room we have a bon fire, roasted marshmallows, hot chocolate, live music and refreshments,” adds Dilsaver. The shops will be open from 11 am to 8 pm.

And don’t miss the Town’s 40th Annual Christmas House Tour. Homes, churches and historic buildings will be open to tour. Historic homes on and off Main Street open their doors for a look back in time. Several houses that have never been on the tour have joined in this year as well. A 1700’s Salt Box, a few miles outside of town, is worth the drive as is Creamy Acres Farmhouse almost as old, which rounds out the tour. And don’t forget to make a stop at the The Lippincot House, which has family roots back to the Mayflower. Carolers, live music and open house specials are just part of the day... and kids can pay a visit to Santa.

Tour runs from 2 to 7 p.m. Shops will be open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A complimentary shuttle bus travels from north to south and back again to both events. Tickets are on sale for $8 in advance, $10 day of the event. For more info call 856-223-5440.

| Story by Jacqueline Rupp. Photos by Mitchell Smith

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHTMULLICA HILL


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“All the lights, pretty ornaments and fresh greens. It’s like magic.”


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Just when you thought film was dead, the Polaroid resurrects the art of print pictures. Indulge someone’s need for immediate gratification or make that 80’s nostalgia freak in the family smile. The Polaroid 300 Instant Camera shoots out perfectly compact business card-sized pics. Although it maybe the antithesis of Snapchat, the camera boasts multiple scene modes and an auto flash. With a super cute design in a variety of colors the Polaroid 300 will be an instant hit this holiday season. Price: $69.99. Target, 4001 Black Horse Pike, Turnersville.

Phone meets TV and equals the perfect tech gift for anyone who enjoys mobile entertainment with the Chromecast from Google. Get them off their tiny phone screen and actually using the enormous neglected flat screen. All your special someone needs to do is plug Chromecast into their TV’s HDMI port and let the streaming videos, movies and mobile entertainment reach new proportions...literally. Price: $35. RadioShack, 775 Delsea Drive, Glassboro.

Maybe there’s someone on that Christmas list that lacks a TV, like your favorite dorm dweller perhaps. In that case, there’s the Vivitek Qumin Q5 Pocket Projector. With a steep ticket price, this gift is reserved for only those who were especially good on your list. You’ll definitely score coolest giver status with this device. Project

Trendy Technologyvideos, movies, and more straight from any smart phone and onto any surface. Doesn’t get much cooler than that. Price: $549.99. Best Buy, 1851 Deptford Center, Deptford.

Upgrade someone’s video capturing capabilities to cinematic heights with the GoPro Hero4. Featuring a full lineup of resolutions, the Hero4 model boasts improved nighttime capabilities with a night lapse feature which allows for perfectly filmed low light scenes. Of course, there’s also the cool perks of being waterproof with a super sensitive mic and variety of mounts for whatever mountain bike/waterski/nighttime parachuting adventure your giftee can think of. Price: $349.99. Best Buy, 1851 Deptford Center, Deptford.

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What girl doesn’t love opening a tiny wrapped box to find a gorgeous piece of jewelry inside? We’ve yet to meet her. But if you’re looking to step up your jewelry gifting game, we got just the way. DYO jewelry is all the rage. But at Natale Jewelers you can have Anthony, an actual custom jewelry artist, craft a piece just for you. Don’t have time for their three-week turnaround? They’re also a Chamilia custom bracelet retailer. Price: Starting at $300. 288 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell. natalejewelers.com

What lady in your life wouldn’t enjoy a day of pampering? The recently opened Royal Day Spa in Woodbury offers a full menu of indulgences: facials, manis, pedis...but if you really want to impress with something different, why not suggest the body treatments and steam canopy. Immersing the body in therapeutic warmth and moisture, it’s a blissful one-two relaxation punch of a massage and sauna all rolled into one glorious hour. Who’s gonna be the most coveted Pollyanna next? You are! Price: Starting at $40. 11 Curtis Avenue, Woodbury.

This next suggestion may sound crazy-- bear with us. For the busy wife on the go or daughter with too much on her social calendar, surprise them with the gift of an oil change from C & G Auto Repair. Okay, now we know what you’re thinking, “She’d never ask for an oil change.” And that’s probably true!..all the more reason to get it off her endless to-do list. Just think how thrilled your diva will be with her car running smoothly thanks to C & G’s lube, oil, and filter change package with tire pressure maintenance (just be sure to stash the jewelry present in the glove box). Price: $24.95. 1345 Delsea Drive, Deptford. imyourmechanic.com

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Budding divas aspiring to wage their own “cupcake war” can find all the ammunition, like fondant and sugar flowers, they’ll need at The Cake Boutique. Gift your daughter, niece or granddaughter with a seat in one of many classes at the bakery. During the holiday season, lookout for special gingerbread and cookie classes. Starting at $35. Discounts for multiple children. 115 Swedesboro Road, Mullica Hill. thecakeboutique-nj.com

Ladies love their boots. They’re a fashion essential when the weather is cold and heels just are not gonna happen. Enter Boot America, the ultimate boot store sure to have a style she’ll adore. From authentic cowboy and English riding boots, to more casual styles, don’t let their inventory overwhelm you...just know her shoe size. Price: $50-300. 4991 Route 42, Willow Plaza, Turnersville. bootamerica.com

Tell your honey she’s the bees knees... alright we promise no more bee puns...with a Bee-Inspired Gift Basket from Shepherd’s Watch Apiary. Their hives produce an assortment of products from pretty glass jars filled with honey and flavored lip balms to scented lotion bars and decorative moisturizing soaps. Packaged ready for your holiday this season, it’s sure to come to the winter rescue for mom or grandmom. Price: Starting at $30. 752 Swedesboro Avenue, Mickleton. shepherdswatchapiary.com

Gift dad or your hubby with great looks this holiday season and some pampering to boot with a day of grooming at Alfred Stephens Salon. At Alfred’s he’ll get the full classic barbershop experience, complete with a haircut, shampoo, styling, and color. Add highlights and a facial shave in for extra attention. Price: Starting at $15. 16 South Broadway, Pitman. www.alfredstephenssalon.com

Manly MustsWith football season in full swing, give dad or your brother a great way to kick back and relax with a fine cigar and a cold craft beer. Both conveniently can be found at Hops and Grapes which stocks a full line of over 130 craft beers and a variety of high-quality cigars. We suggest the Port Brewing Shark Attack Double Red Ale, mostly for its dangerous name, but also because it boasts hints of sweet caramel and spice. Price: Around $25. Doubletree Shopping Center, Glassboro. www.hopsandgrapesonline.com

Grrrr...gift your guy some extreme workouts with a membership to the Ultimate Fighting-inspired UFC Gym. Here he can not only learn to throw a punch and kick with boxing, kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu classes, but he can also burn over a thousand calories in one hour with their trademark workout. It might even become a gift for you. Price: Starting at $49/month. 5200 Route 42, Turnersville. www.ufcgym.com


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IBANEZ IJV30 3/4 SizeAcoustic Guitar PackageIncludes: beautiful natural finish as well as a gig bag and guitar tuner. This is the perfect solution for any child learning guitar or any adult in need of a travel size guitar.

Complete 5 Piece drum set Including Hardware, Cymbals, Throne & Sticks.

Yamaha NP-V60 Lightweight Compact Digital Piano76 key, 489 voices, 160 styles, 32 note polyphony.

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With this coupon. Offer expires 12-20-14 . Not to be combined with any other offers. Not for previous purchases.

Washington Twp. · (856) 228-0003(Turnersville) 5101 Rt. 42, Black Horse Pk.

West Deptford · (856) 853-1580Rt. 45 · Southwood Shop Ctr.

VISIT www.OldTowneMusic.comFOR MORE HOLIDAY GIFT SPECIALS!

Voted Best Music Studio & Store for 2013in Gloucester County

IBANEZ JAMPACK IJV50 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar PackageFull size, spruce top, electronic tuner and more.

IBANEZ IJRG220Z Jumpstart Electric Guitar PackageIbanez Electric Guitar. Colors: Black, Blue, Red. 10W amp, gig bag, electronic tuner, strap, cable, picks, accessories pouch

IBANEZ IJV30 3/4 SizeAcoustic Guitar PackageIncludes: beautiful natural finish as well as a gig bag and guitar tuner. This is the perfect solution for any child learning guitar or any adult in need of a travel size guitar.

Complete 5 Piece drum set Including Hardware, Cymbals, Throne & Sticks.

Yamaha NP-V60 Lightweight Compact Digital Piano76 key, 489 voices, 160 styles, 32 note polyphony.

Squier (Fender) Stop Dreaming, Start Playing!Complete package includes Squier Fender guitar, amp, gig bag, guitar stand, an instructional DVD, a chromatic tuner, guitar strap, gig bag, cable and picks.

Now $129.99 List $249.99

Our Price $249.99 List $406

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Whether that certain someone is trying to shed a few pounds or maintain their muscles, everyone is concerned about how diet plays a role in their health and fitness. Since creating three healthy meals a day can be a hassle, indulge someone in the culinary expertise of a personal chef! Angela Rose Capanna makes stops in Gloucester County kitchens, whipping up home cooked meals for the time deficient. From paleo diet menus that include such delicacies as honey balsamic lamb chops to her figure-friendly menus of broccoli mac ‘n cheese and prosciutto and pepper stuffed chicken breast, she can tailor dishes to a variety of dietary needs. Price: Starting at $265. eatyourheartout edibles.com

If knowledge is power, give your favorite fitness enthusiast a bracelet that will make her queen of her health. The Sport bracelet UP24 activity tracker from Jawbone essentially tracks and records all of your daily activity, from sleeping to diet, synthesizing the data and offering insights and advice to maintain progress and keep up motivation. Price: $129.99. Dick’s Sporting Goods, 399 Almonesson Rd, Deptford Township.

Sport-asticHave someone on your list who might workout a little too hard? For the athlete with the strained calf or the bad back, here’s a novel gift, an acupuncture consultation with Sports Medicine physician Dr. Maria Kent, who happens to also be the team physician for Paulsboro High School. Trained in the ancient Chinese healing practice, Dr. Kent provides therapy for everything from arthritis to sciatica. Price: $150 for initial consultation and session. 155 Bridgeton Pike, Suite A, Mullica Hill. www.theacupuncturedoctor.com

Whether you’re buying for someone who likes to swim or wants to learn yoga, shoot some hoops or squeeze a workout into a jammed schedule, a membership to Healthtrax might be just the thing. This multifaceted gym has it all under one roof: aquatics center with lap pool, warm water pool, whirlpool, and sauna, trainer-assisted 20-minute workouts, classes, personal training, racquetball, and basketball courts. Price: Starting at $50/month. 405 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell. www.healthtrax.com

We all have an avid jogger on our holiday gift list no doubt. The Running Company in Mullica Hill makes it easy to pamper these fast-on- their-feet friends with all the top brands in the running shoe market. A gift certificate from here will no doubt outfit their toes properly for the new year. Price: Starting at $50. 86 North Main Street, Mullica Hill. www.runningco.com

For the foodie who still needs a little instructing, gift them with a local cooking class at one of Washington Township’s favorite spots, Fischer’s Pelican Restaurant. Here, Executive Chef and Owner, Bill Fischer gives away some of his culinary secrets. Like home ec in high school, the best part of this class, you get to eat your final project. Price: $40. 508 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell. www.fischerpelican.com

Satisfy the caffeine cravings of your coffee addicts and tea snobs by creating a beautiful basket of kitchen staples with loose tea and organic coffee from Crescent Moon Coffee & Tea in Mullica Hill. Add more yum-appeal to the basket with a visit to the town’s Amish Farmers’ Market for some of the best spices around. Request dinner invitation upon gifting. Price: Around $40. 141 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill. www.cmcoffee.com.

The holidays are made for new techno kitchen gadgetry and you don’t have to be a food fanatic to see the fun potential of the Sodastream. The Revolution Starter Kit will give anyone on your gift list a chance to make awesome beverages. Featuring multiple carbonation levels, the starter kit includes a CO2 carbonator and reusable

Foodie Favorites1-liter BPA free carbonating bottle, plus six flavors in the Sodamix taste sampler. Price: $169. Bed, Bath, & Beyond, 141 Tuckahoe Road, Sewell.

When you think of new culinary adventures a pizzeria might not be the first spot that comes to mind. But any foodie worth their EVOO will love diving into the creative pie selections on Slice’s menu, including gluten-free and vegan options. Best part for you? Gift cards can be purchased online. Price: Starting at $10. 137 Egg Harbor, Washington Township. www.slicepa.com

Now if we’re talking food and the holidays, we’d be remiss not to include at least one reference to The Nutcracker. Heritage Vineyards did the work for us though with their epicly-appropriate Jersey Sugar Plum Wine. As the only vineyard in the state producing such a vintage, it seems almost essential to gift at least one bottle this season. Price: $13.99. 480 Mullica Hill Road, Mullica Hill. www.heritage winenj.com.


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After all the hectic holiday moments from hosting guests to

gift buying, New Year’s Eve should be a simple time of pure

celebration with friends and family. Here we offer a few local

ways to make that party happen.

MAKE RESERVATIONSMasso’s Crystal Manor hosts one of Gloucester County’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations. Set in this Glassboro restaurant’s posh atmosphere, the $125 per couple ticket gives you a night filled with celebrating. The evening at Masso’s begins with hor d’oeuvres, which is followed by a buffet that includes prime rib, roast pig, seafood, and desserts. There will also be plenty of dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight of course. Recharge with a continental breakfast from 2 to 3 a.m. To purchase tickets go to www.massoscatering.com.

If you’re looking for something a little different this NYE how about an encampment? We aren’t talking about roughing it though. This is the Battleship New Jersey’s New Year’s Overnight Encampment.

Tickets are $64.95 per person and score you one of the best spots to take in the fireworks along the Delaware River. But you get more than just a great seat for the light show. Your ticket also gets you an overnight stay aboard the historic ship, dinner, a chow-line breakfast, plus a tour of the New Jersey and a ride in the super-cool 4D flight simulator. The overnight extravagana offers quite a unique way to ring in the New Year.

COME OVER FOR COCKTAILSNew Year’s Eve may be the biggest cocktail party of the year. We have some suggestions for making yours run smoothly, safely, and be a whole lot of fun for you, the host, as well.

One of the easiest ways to raise your party’s status and take the work off your shoulders is by bringing in a mobile bartender. Shakers Mobile Bartending Service, www.shakersbartending.com, serves Gloucester County and other parts of South Jersey. For a party of less than 75 people (and we’re guessing that’s your party size!) you can hire one of Shakers’ pro mixologists for a four-hour run for $350. You supply the liquor, they bring all the tools and equipment for crafting up the perfect drinks... and of course the bar banter as well.

What type of party should you throw might be another question. Prohibition-inspired parties are still popular and the focus on retro cocktails, moonshine, and attention to elaborate or unique cocktail garnishes are also popular.

Create a fancy backdrop and supply a whiteboard for an inexpensive DIY photo booth guests can have fun with. Fill tall glass cylinders with lots of fresh fruit and veggies to add color and taste to a tablescape. Need a creative champagne toast? How about fortune cookies placed atop each flute?

When hosting such a spirited occasion you want to make sure everyone gets home safely. Designated driver services such as Sober Sam, which serves South Jersey, provide drivers to either drive a guest in their car back home or drive a group of guests all back safely to their respective homes. Cheaper than hiring a limo, it’s a simple solution for guests who over-indulged. Just call 856-520-5679 for their help.

CALL THE CATERERThe last thing you should be doing on New Year’s is counting down till midnight while slaving over a hot stove. Skip all that fuss and hire one of Gloucester County’s fabulous catering services. Filomena Lakeview restaurant, located at1738 Cooper Street in Deptford, for example, can bring party trays or create an onsite dinner for your guests that’s as great as dining in their quaint historic restaurant. Call 856-228-4235 to inquire about their services.

Or try out Rocco’s Gourmet Catering where you can choose from a full a la carte menu of foods-to-go or reserve a complete buffet dinner on site. We love their to-go hors d’oeuvres, like mini crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms, bacon wrapped scallops, and bruschetta. It’s classic elegant fare that won’t get in the way of the bubbly. To view their menu and gallery, visit www.roccosgourmetcatering.com.

NEW YEAR’S EVEON THE TOWN… HOST AT HOME

| Story by Jacqueline Rupp


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Holiday Mason JarWhat you’ll need:Mason jars in various sizesDecorative holiday ribbonArtificial poinsettiasChalkboard paintGlue gun

How to do it:First, paint chalkboard paint onto the

front of the jars in the form of a label

according to the package directions.

(Usually three coats; drying well between

coats.) Measure ribbon around rim of the

mason jar and pre cut to sizes needed.

Prepare glue gun. Using your heated glue

gun, apply hot glue around the rim of

the jar lid. Next cut flowers off the stems.

Using glue gun, glue flower to the top

of mason jar lid. Now all you need to do

is get baking and fill the jars with your

favorite holiday cookies.

ChristmasCraftyTake a break from shopping, stay warm inside and get the family together with these

fun and easy holiday DIY projects. Here are some family favorites that will appeal to a

wide range of ages and skill levels.

Painted Pine ConesWhat you’ll need:Pine cones Acrylic paint in holiday colors Acrylic snow paintGlitter glueClear gloss sprayPaint brushes

How to do it:Paint pine cone edges with acrylic paint. Let dry. Paint with glitter glue and/or snow paint. Let dry. Spray pine cones with clear gloss spray.

| Story and photos by Carolyn D’Agostino

Carolyn D’Agostino, a South Jersey native, is the founder and owner of the paint your own ceramics studio, Family Clay Time in Turnersville. She enjoys crafting with her family and teaching classes for adults and children at the studio. Visit www.familyclaytime.com for other fun and crafty holiday activities.

HOLIDAY HINT: If you’re hosting this holiday season, why not create a kid’s

craft table filled with markers, glue, safety scissors, popsicle sticks, holiday

stickers, pom poms, pipe cleaners, and ribbon. It will keep both children and

guests of all sizes entertained.


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Christmas 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour

3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1/2 cup sifted granulated sugar

Confectioner’s sugar for rolling

DIRECTIONS

In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter until fluffy. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, nuts, and sugar.

Add to the butter mixture, and beat to combine. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll the dough, 2 teaspoons at a time, into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them. Bake until brown around the edges, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Roll in confectioners’ sugar to coat.

Noel Nut Balls| Recipe courtesy of Cassie Jankowski

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Glassboro’s Corey Clement makes his impact on the college scene

| Story by Al Thompson | Top photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications

The first thing many people ask former Glassboro High School standout running back Corey Clement, is how did he end up at Wisconsin University, where the sophomore is emerging as a force in the backfield for the 7-2 Badgers.

It is simple: Clement went where he was wanted.

Clement says he wasn’t getting interest from the top programs until halfway through his junior season when he was making an impact for the Group 1 Sectional Champion Bulldogs, rushing for 2,510 yards on 249 carries with 34 touchdowns and a super-human 209.2 yards per game.

“It was my first real offer,” Clement recalls. “Nobody else really came into the picture for a while until maybe midway through my junior year. I really didn’t know about Wisconsin and what it had to offer school-wise and for football.”

“I knew about Montee Ball (former Badger running back now in the NFL) but I really didn’t know about Wisconsin itself. I’d never been there, I’d never been out of New Jersey except for trips to California and Florida. I’d never stepped outside of my comfort zone as far where I was thinking about going to school.”

Clement says he then met new head coach of Wisconsin, Gary Andersen and liked the fact that Andersen promoted the school first, not the football team. “Coach Andersen told me a lot about the background of the program and his outlook for the season and the academics at the school,” Clement says. “He really didn’t push the football. I kind of liked that about ‘Coach A.’ He wanted to let me know that anything is possible as long as you apply yourself.”

Once Clement made his first unofficial trip to Wisconsin’s campus, he knew it was going to be his new home. He would be the first from his family to go to school away from the Garden State.

“I took my first visit and I couldn’t wait to come back,” Clement says. “We were playing Minnesota at home for the (Paul Bunyan’s) Axe. I thought this was a great atmosphere I wanted to be in.”

Clement impressed his coaches and teammates from the beginning.

As a true freshman, Clement, listed at 5-foot-11, 217 pounds, got playing time which was an accomplishment. Wisconsin already had a backfield that featured Jason White, drafted last spring by the New England Patriots and Melvin Gordon, a junior, who is this year’s feature back.

Clement finished the 2013 season playing in all 12 games gaining 547 yards on 67 carries and seven touchdowns.

Former Badger defensive tackle Beau Allen, now a rookie with the Eagles, says Clement was impressive from the first practice.

“The fact that he played as a true freshman Wisconsin was impressive,” Allen says. “When we had two backs like that and you’re a freshman and splitting time with them, that says a lot about what kind of player you are. I think from the moment Corey came to Wisconsin you could see he was a hard worker and we all had high expectations for him. He really fulfilled them as a freshman.”

Clement says he was much more nervous his freshman year than he let on to the upper classmen. “My first few weeks were one of the most brutal awakenings I had in my life,” Clement admitted. “I was second-guessing myself if I wanted to keep going with this sport. It was that bad. I had thought I had done a lot of work prior to coming up to schooI...but when I came up here it was just a different speed. Back in high school I had the best work ethic on my team, I thought no one was going to beat me. But now I came here with this competition, and the drills were just so up tempo...in high school I was allowed to take a break, here you have to keep moving.”

“I didn’t let it show,” Clement continues, talking about his struggles both mentally and physically. “I just thought, ‘I’ve got to keep pushing.’ But on the outside, I was very calm, I would not let any upperclassmen take me as a freshman.”

This year, Clement has rushed for 720 yards on 114 carries and seven touchdowns in nine games as a backup to Gordon, who many see as a top NFL draft pick this spring.

“My first year I was the No. 3 back, this year I am the No. 2 guy,” Clement says. “Next year I hope to be the No. 1 guy.”

Clement says he follows Glassboro as much as he can and is still a big Eagles fans, especially former Badgers, Allen and safety Chris Maragos. He says he would love to be drafted by the Eagles if his career continues to progress as it has. “They’re the hometown team for me and that would be a dream come true if I got a chance to play for them.”


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Location: Resident of Woodbury

Job: Associate with Stark & Stark, P.C. in the Creditors’ Rights Department

Thing you’re most proud of professionallyin the last year: I am very proud of being nominated

as one of the Rising Stars Super Lawyers for New Jersey 2014 in this fi eld.

Favorite place to kick back and relax in Gloucester County: My family and I enjoy spending time at Field of Dreams in West Deptford as well as in our own backyard.

How do you like to spend your holiday season: We’ll be attending the Rudolph Play at the Sketch Club in Woodbury with another family and seeing the Holiday Play at St. Margaret’s School in Woodbury Heights. We’re hosting a party for nine couples and 25 children the weekend before Christmas and then spending Christmas in Delaware with my husband’s family.

Favorite thing about your neighborhood: I love the mature trees in the Woodbury neighborhood, they bring a lot of character to the historic town.

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Age: 46

Location: Woodbury Police Department

Job: Police Chief and Fire Administrator

Nickname: I really don’t have an offi cial nickname, but there are several people that refer to me as “Merney.” The story behind it is that they cannot pronounce my last name right so they cut it down to “Merney.”

Thing you’re most proud of professionally in the last year: I am extremely proud of the Police Department. We are a small department consisting of 30 sworn offi cers. Over the last two years we had a large amount of people retire that held rank. The department is going through the transition with new leadership and has not skipped a beat. The competition for the open positions was hard fought. Once the positions were announced and the people were in place, the mission continued on without the drama that sometimes occurs. The young patrolman that I have had the privilege to hire are showing that Woodbury Police Department’s future is bright and that when I do retire the department will be left in capable hands.

Favorite place to kick back and relax in Gloucester County: I have a couple places I like to “kick back.” One of my favorites is the MRI or commonly known as the Mount Royal Inn. I am a huge sports fan so anywhere I go has to have T.V.’s. I am also a four for four guy with Philly sports but the Eagles are my team. I have season tickets with a couple of really good friends and we have arguably the best tailgate, put on by one of my buds, named Dan Burke.

What are you most excited about for the future in Woodbury: I am excited about Woodbury’s redevelopment. Having been the Chief here for over 15 years, I have seen some ups and downs in terms of direction. Over the last two or three years I have watched different groups of people get involved and really work to help the City. Civic groups, the County, resident volunteer groups, and some of the politicians to name a few. However, I am EXTREMELY excited that the Police Department will be getting a new home. All of the talk for the past 10 years or so is fi nally over and a new site with a completely rehabbed building is in the very near future.

How do you like to spend your holiday season: I spend my holidays at home with family. Dinner goes around the horn between the in-law’s, my parents, and my house. I like hosting, but I hate turkey, so my wife makes something else. Family, football, and food just about sums it up for me.

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Job: President/CEO – Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce

Nickname: Les – My full name is Leslie and as a child I went to Catholic school for six years, so everyone called me Leslie. When my mother remarried and I moved and went to public school my homeroom teacher was doing role and when she called my name she looked at me and said I am going to call you Les, can’t do Leslie. Been going by Les ever since.

Thing you’re most proud of professionally in the last year: Last year we spent 9 months working on a strategic plan for the Chamber. We approved in January of 2014 and I am so proud of our board and membership for the support they have provided in working to implement the plan. Everyone has helped and taken a role.

Favorite place to kick back and relax in Gloucester County: In the morning a nice breakfast at Angelo’s diner in Glassboro, right next to our offi ce, great food and great people. After hours, I like to go to Ott’s in Washington Township with my wife, especially in the summer, great outside patio to sit and enjoy a meal with good friends and they always have great entertainment.

What are you most excited about for the future in your town: The continued growth of our downtown. The Rowan Boulevard project is helping to transform our town to become a destination.

What’s your favorite way to spend the Holidays: I love the holidays and I enjoy spending them with my family and close friends.

Talent that few people know you have: I am a great singer in the shower. The natural auto-tune of the tile makes me sound like I should be on stage leading a rock band… Ha Ha. Then when the shower is over it’s back to reality.

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“What is it?” I asked.

“It’s a credit score” I was told. “It’s a computer-generated number that will help you make better and faster loan decisions.”

“Yeah, right” I said to myself. “I don’t need a mathematical model to tell me who I should lend to.” But the FICO score had been born. In 1995 the FICO score gained widespread acceptance in the residential mortgage lending business. In 1996 the Federal government mandated using credit scores on all government-insured mortgage loans. Its influence has only grown since then, within the banking industry and beyond.

Credit scores range from 350 to 850. As your score increases, your perceived risk profile decreases. Scores above 700 are generally considered good, and currently the minimum score required by most banks to qualify for a conventional residential mortgage is 620.

Auto insurance and homeowners insurance premiums can be affected by credit score. The type of credit card offers you receive are based on your score, with the most appealing offers, such as those with the biggest rewards or lowest interest rate, going to those with the best scores. When you sign up for utility or mobile phone service, your credit score is reviewed. And your prospective landlord will look at your credit history too.

Therefore it’s very important to have as good a score as possible. Unfortunately, misconceptions abound on ways to improve scores. Let’s see how much you know about credit scores with this True or False quiz.

1. I should pay all my bank loans and credit card payments on time - that will increase my credit score.

True, making payments on time is one of the biggest contributing factors to your credit score.

2. Any unused credit cards I have should be closed and cancelled - that will increase my credit score.

False, it varies by situation but accounts with zero balances are typically a positive for your credit score.

3. I should apply for lots of different loans with many different banks - that will improve my credit score.

False, it won’t hurt to shop around for the best loan, but opening multiple lines of credit all at once will make a negative impact on your score.

4. If I get a raise or declare more income on my tax return, that will increase my credit score.

False, your score is defined more by how you manage your money and lines of credit than how much income you have.

5. A loan payment won’t be reported to the credit bureau as “late” unless it’s 30 days or more past due.

True, there are guidelines in place that require 30 days to have elapsed.

6. My prospective employer might look at my credit history when I apply for a job.

True, all the more reason to keep a respectable score.

7. My mobile phone company will never report any information about my account to the collection agency.

This one is both true and false. Unlike creditors who report late payments, utilities don’t regularly report payments and may in fact, never. However if your account is referred to a credit agency, then that will be reported.

8. Finally, what can a person do about the following conundrum? Say you have no credit history. You generally can’t get a loan with no credit history, but you also can’t establish a credit history without having any loans. How in the world can you get that first good entry onto your credit report? (This is a dilemma commonly faced by young adults, but I also recently helped an immigrant from the U.K. who had this issue because none of his extensive, British credit history carried over to the U.S. credit bureaus.) What can one do to establish that first good entry on his/her credit history?

The answer is simple, begin with a secured credit card where you put your own money up as collateral. Some start at just $100 required. Your line of credit will match what you deposit. Just make sure it is a card that reports to the credit score agencies and you pay your bill on time!

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RoDE’s fiREsiDE REstAuRAnt AnD tAvERn - Set within a cabin-like atmosphere, including a fireplace, Rode’s serves BBQ, sandwiches and seafood offerings. 533 Kings Highway Swedesboro. 856-467-2700. $$

tERRA novA - Restaurant and wine bar serve up contemporary Californian cuisine, with everything from steak to sushi on the menu. 590 Delsea Drive, Sewell. 856-589-8883. $$

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