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Steam cleaning can eliminate bed bug problemsHow You Can Get a Better GradeAs energy costs continue to rise and the deleterious

environmental effects of burning fossil fuels mount, homeowners are flocking to solar as a smart alternative to purchasing power from a utility company. We may not be able to control gasoline prices, but you can mitigate electrical costs through investment in a solar electric system.

A Few Tips On How to Do ItThere are many ways to cut back on the operating

costs of keeping your home cool and comfortable during those hot summer days. First and foremost, have your air conditioning system checked by a Heating and Air Conditioning contractor. A good service person will change your filters, run diagnostic checks to evaluate system performance.

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Imagine waking up in the morning to a painful, itching sensation on your arms, legs and other parts of your body. Upon careful inspection of your sheets, you find tiny bugs and bloodstains scattered throughout your bed. These pesky creatures are bedbugs, and if you’ve found a few then you probably have hundreds, or even thousands more. continued on page 9 continued on page 9 continued on page 9

PagE 3: Buon Appetito! Villa FazzolariPagE 5: A Round Town: Poppy’s BagelsPagE 7: Remember When: A Hidden GemPagE 11: Richland Carpet: Quality since 1971

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Monday, April 25BaBy Time, 10:30am, Babies ages 6 to 23 months, and their parents or a caregiver are invited to Baby Story Time! Babies will enjoy simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs in English and Spanish. Registration is request-ed. Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Com-merce St., Bridgeton, 856-453-2210, www.clueslibs.org

Friday, April 29arBor Day! Starlit Family Films, 8-10pm, Featured film will be “The Sword in the Stone”. Bring a blanket or chair. Rain date-May 6, Lake Lenape Park East, 753 Park Rd., Mays Landing, 609-645-5960

Saturday, April 30 alan Jackson, Concert, Trump Taj Ma-hal, Casino and Resort, Atlantic City, 609-449-5150, www.trumptaj.com spring FesTival craFTs & an-Tique show, 10am-4pm, Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, 609-884-5404

Monday, May 2spring career & Training expo, 10am-5pm, Hamilton Mall, 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, 609-646-8326, www.shophamilton.com

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Thursday, May 5cinco De mayo! mom anD me craFT, 4pm, Ages 4 and up with mom. Registration is required. Atlantic County Li-brary, 40 Farragut Ave., Mays Landing, 609-625-2776, atlanticlibrary.org marTin Z. mollusk Day, 11am, Come and find out if summer is coming early, at the 9th St. Beach. 609-525-9300

Friday, May 6sTevie nicks, 8pm, Concert, Borgota Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000, www.theborgata.com

Saturday, May 7moThers Day weekenD “moTh-er’s are special in o.c.” Flower give away to all moms at participating Board-walk and Downtown stores, while supplies last. 609-398-4662 kiDZ workshop garDen sTone,11am–12pm Kidz will create stones—great for outdoor garden decorating. Kidz will choose from a variety of different art materials to create their own design. Each artist will make a one-of-kind garden stone to take home! The cost of the workshop is $15 and includes all materials needed for craft. Registration is recommended. 811 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City. Call 609-399-9922 or 302-981-4133. www.KidzCreations.biz

Sunday, May 8happy moTher’s Day! 14Th an-nual moTher’s Day Family con-cerT Featuring the West Chester District Se-nior Strings directed by Charles dePasquale, 4pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk. Admission Free. Sponsored by the Ocean City Art Center’s Friends of Music in memory of Esther C. Weil. moTher’s Day Brunch, 11am-3pm, Mays Landing Gulf & Country Club, 1855 Cates Rd., Mays Landing, 609-641-4411, www.mayslandinggulf.com

Tuesday, May 10sTory anD craFT, 10:30am, Kids ages 7 and up are invited to share stories, activities and crafts. Registration requested. Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Com-merce St., Bridgeton, 856-453-2210, www.clueslibs.org

Thursday, May 12BaBy Time, 10:30am. Babies, ages 6 to 23 months, and their parents or a caregiver are invited to Baby Story Time! Babies will enjoy simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs in English and Spanish. Registration is requested. Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, 856-453-2210, www.clueslibs.org


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Buon appetito! Villa Fazzolari has it all

Owner, Gino Fazzolari greets guests with a smile! (below) A few of many tasty dishes at Villa Fazzolari

Something for every pallete at Villa Fazzolari on Rt. 40 in Buena.

Villa Fazzolari, formerly Villa Filomena, 821 Harding Highway, Buena Vista, has been growing by leaps and bounds. Since its inception in 2006 by owner Gino Fazzolari, its excellent reputation for serving up delicious, Southern Italian cuisine has been spreading. Sit down and be regaled by an excellent, well rounded menu of gustatory delights. You never walk away hungry or disappointed.

Not only does the Villa offer a well decorated, traditional Italian restaurant, it also caters to the casual diner with its outdoor terrazza which serves alcohol and Gino’s special brand of pizza—eat in or take out! Sit with your friends and hang out while you chow down.

I’ve been to Villa Fazzolari many times since it’s opening and not only is the restaurant a pleasure, chit chatting with its good-natured owner is its own reward. No matter what he is doing, Gino always has time to take a minute

or two to stop and share a laugh or two with you. He is a host extraordinaire.

Mr. Fazzolari immigrated to America from Italy in 1985 after having worked as a chef in the Italian restaurant business for seventeen years. He moved to Germany to expand his experience in the business.

“It always was my dream to have my own restaurant,” he says in his great Italian accent. “When I came to America, I started my first restaurant, “Italian Affair,” in Glassboro.”

He ran the restaurant for 19 years, then sold it and started his current restaurant. It was first named Villa Filomena after his lovely wife, but had to be changed because the name was in use by another establishment, hence, Villa Fazzolari.

Villa Fazzolari is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended.

— Lou Mascolo

Buon appetito! Gourmet Tuscany Style Ristorante or Outdoor Pizza Terrazza/Bar... Villa Fazzolari delights all





Villa Fazzolari Ristorante Presents Scotch & Cigars on the patio

Friday, June 17, 7:30 pm

5 Course Dinner event including one Glenfiddich Infused Cigar

$50 per person plus tax and gratuities. Reservations suggested.

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Villa Fazzolari, formerly Filomena, 821 Harding Highway, Buena Vista, has been growing by leaps and bounds. Since its inception in 2006 by owner Gino Fazzolari, its excellent reputation for serving up delicious, Southern Italian cuisine has been spreading. Sit down and be regaled by an excellent, well rounded menu of gustatory delights. You never walk away hungry or disappointed.

Not only does the Villa offer a well decorated, traditional Italian restaurant, it also caters to the casual diner with its outdoor terrazzo which serves alcohol and Gino’s special brand of pizza—eat in or take out! Sit with your friends and hang out while you chow down.

I’ve been to Villa Fazzolari many times since it’s opening and not only is the restaurant a pleasure, chit chatting with its good-natured owner is its own reward. No matter what he is doing, Gino always has

time to take a minute or two to stop and share a laugh or two with you. He is a host extraordinaire.


“It always was my dream to have my own restaurant,” he says in his great Italian accent. “When I came to America, I started my fi rst restaurant, “Italian Affair,” in Glassboro.”

He ran the restaurant for three years, then sold it and started his current restaurant. It was fi rst named Villa Filomena after his lovely wife, but had to be changed because the name was in use by another establishment, hence, Villa Fazzolari.

Villa Fazzolari is defi nitely worth a visit. Highly recommended.




The “Red Mushroom’s” scientifi c name is Ganoderma Lucidum. It has been used to concoct “herbal” brews by the Chinese for four thousand years. Their for it name is “Ling zhi” which means “herb of spiritual potency.” It’s used in broths, soups and healing brews to increase lifespan, maintain body balance, increase libido, lose weight, maximize respiratory system function and more. It’s ultimate natural pharmaceutical for every ailment that the human body is prone to. In other words, it’s a “magic mushroom for the body.”

A particular brand of coffee called Gano Café adds the pricey red mushroom in its mix for use on a daily basis with your cup of coffee. The company also produces hot chocolate and nutritional supplements with Ganoderma Lucidum as its base. Gano Cafe is very big in Malaysia and is incredibly popular in Canada and South America. Nothing like have a cup of java and getting healthy at the same time. Guilt free caffeine.

You can get more information and check out a few videos about it order it online at www.myganocafe.com/ganoforce. The company also offers and income opportunity.

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Crosby & Nash, 9pm, Concert, Bogota Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000, www.theborgata.comComedy show – featuring Comedian Eric O’Shea, 7:00pm show, doors open at 6:00pm. Eric was the 2007 Campus Come-dian of the Year. He received rave reviews from Steven Spielberg and performed on the 2009 Emmy Awards. Come on out and laugh, spread the word. Tickets $25. Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Call 856-362-1398 or email: [email protected] Vissi, 9pm, Concert, Resorts Casi-no Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-340-6300, www.resortsac.combellator FightiNg ChampioN-ship 44, 7:30pm, Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave.,Atlantic City, 609-348-4411, www.cae-sarsac.com larry KiNg, 9pm, Borgota Hotel Casino & Spa, 609-317-1000, www.theborgata.comthe doobie brothers, 9pm, Con-cert, Ceasars, 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City,609-348-4411, www.caesarsac.com

Friday, May 13mayFest, Fri-sat: 10am-5pm, His-toric Smithville’s Mayfest has over 100 Juried Crafters, an International Food Court, Music, Kids Activities, and more... Historic Smith-ville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., #96 Smithville, 609-748-8999, colonialinnsmithville.comspriNg mile loNg bloCK party, 9am-5pm, Crafters, food vendors, stores and boutiques. Live entertainment and pony rides from 11am-4pm. 5th-14th St., Asbury Ave. Ocean City, 1-800-BEACHNJ, www.oceanci-tyvacation.com Kidz worKshop pizza maKiNg, 11am–12pm: Kidz chefs will create their own special, tasty pizza! The cost of the workshop is $15 and includes all materials needed for craft. Registration is recommended. 811 As-bury Avenue, Ocean City. Call 609-399-9922 or 302-981-4133. www.KidzCreations.biz

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Saturday, May 14thspriNg mile loNg bloCK party, 9am-5pm, Crafters, food vendors, stores and boutiques. Live entertainment and pony rides from 11am-4pm. 5th-14th St., Asbury Ave. OC, 1-800-BEACHNJ, oceancityvacation.com

Sat/sun, May 14-15spriNgtime home & laNdsCapiNg expo CouNtry CraFt show & sale, 10am to 6pm, Home style cooking, picnic style dining, aisles and aisles of handmade primitive and country crafts. In addition to the crafts, there will be a Home, Garden & Land-scaping Expo. Hundreds of products and services will be represented. Seminars, give-away’s, product demonstrations, exhibits and displays will offer something for the whole family. Local nurseries will offer spring flow-ers and gardening tips and supplies. Come out and learn how to install a backyard pond, get answers on composting and landscap-ing ideas. Buena Vista Camping Resort, 775 Harding Highway, Buena. 856-765-0118, www.sjpumpkinshow.com

Tuesday, May 17story aNd CraFt, 10:30am, Kids ages 7 and up are invited to share stories, activities and crafts. This program will take place at the same time as our Preschool Story Time and is perfect for older siblings! Homeschoolers are welcome. Registration requested. Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, 856-453-2210, www.clueslibs.orgteeN aNime Night, 6pm, Watch newly released Anime, and help choose new Anime and Manga for the library. Those who like to draw are encouraged to bring their art to share. Cum-berland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, 856-453-2210, www.clueslibs.org

Thursday, May 19 baby time, 10:30am, Babies, 6 to 23 mo, and their parents or a caregiver are invited to Baby Story Time! Babies will enjoy simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs Cumber-land County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, 856-453-2210, www.clueslibs.orgVideo game day, 4-5:30pm, Ages 9-11, Join us as we play video games on our big screen! Or, bring your own games to share. We have the Wii, PS2, XBOX, and Game cube. Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, 856-453-2210, www.clueslibs.org

Saturday, May 21Kidz silly sCieNCe,11am–12pm Call-ing all Scientists to the Kidz laboratory! Get ready to have fun doing hands-on silly experi-ments...unique way to learn and explore the world of Science! The cost of the workshop is $15 and includes all materials needed for craft. Registration is recommended. 811 As-bury Avenue, Ocean City. Call 609-399-9922 or 302-981-4133. www.KidzCreations.biz3 doors dowN, 9pm, Tropicana Casino & Resort, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-340-4020, www.tropicana.net reNaissaNCe Faire, 11am-5pm, Step into the days of old and re-live the spirited time of the Renaissance! Rain date: May 22, Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., #96 Smithville, 609-748-8999, www.colonialinnsmithville.com

Tuesday, May 24presChool story time, 10:30am. Children ages 2-6 and a caregiver are invited for stories, songs, finger plays, crafts and a snack. Story time is free and registration is requested. Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, 856-453-2210, www.clueslibs.org

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A ROunD TOWnPoppy’s Bagels Brings a Taste of the Old neighborhood to Mays Landing

As the saying goes, you can take them out of the neighborhood, but you can’t take the neighborhood out of them. For Mickey and Karen Palmisano, after moving to Mays Landing from their native New York nine years ago, they instantly fell in love with their new hometown. But still, one thing was missing. “We looked around and couldn’t find any old-fashioned, Mom and Pop bagel stores,” said Mickey, affectionately called “Poppy” by his grandson, Tommy. “There’s nothing like the tastes, the smells, even the sounds, of hitting your local, family-owned bagel shop in the morning. It awakens the senses.”

Still, the thought was put on the back burner, so to speak. That is, until three years ago, when their pregnant daughter, Kristy McLaughlin, had a craving for a bagel sandwich fresh off the grill. She sent her husband, Tom McLaughlin, on a wild-goose

they can’t believe it,” said Karen. “It’s the biggest bagel they’ve ever seen in their lives – definitely a conversation starter.”

Poppy’s has also been steadily building a busy wholesale business. Some of their most loyal customers are the students who regularly enjoy their bagels in the Egg Harbor Township and Hamilton Township schools, as well as at St. Vincent de Paul Regional School in Mays Landing. “Since we are local, we can deliver our bagels and sandwiches fresh and on time every day,” said Mickey. “There is absolutely no substitute for freshness.”

As Poppy’s Bagels gains a reputation for consistent quality and service, just as important to Mickey and Karen is to be known as a community gathering place. “We want this to be a place to stop in for a cup of coffee

and say hi to your neighbors, or share a few laughs over some delicious sandwiches,” said Karen. “Where Mickey and I grew up, you even come to associate that smell of fresh-baked bagels with a sense of community.”

As they approach their first anniversary, it isn’t too difficult for Mickey and Karen to recall their biggest struggles thus far. One was deciding whether to call their tasty sandwiches on long rolls “hoagies” or “subs” – they eventually settled on both names. Another was deciding whether to serve “pork roll” or its New York counterpart, “Taylor ham.” In the case of the latter, they gave in and decided on “pork roll.”

Mickey reasoned, “We figure, no matter what we call it, or where you’re from, people know ‘good’ when they taste it.”

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chase, only for him to arrive home empty-handed. “As any husband of a pregnant wife would understand, you don’t come home empty-handed,” said Tom with a laugh.

It was then that it dawned on Mickey and Karen, if they couldn’t find that Mom and Pop shop, then they would have to open up one themselves. Opened in June 2010, Poppy’s Bagels and Deli in Mays Landing serves up a wide variety of fresh bagels baked daily on the premises. Typical of traditional New York-style bagels, they are first boiled in a kettle, then baked on burlap-covered boards, in a tried-and-true method dating back more than 500 years. “From the moment you pull in the lot, you smell that delicious aroma,” said Mickey. “The way we bake them produces bagels that are crusty on the outside, but soft in the middle – kind of like New Yorkers.”

Available in regular and mini sizes, Poppy’s bagels are delicious with one of their homemade spreads – or “schmears” as they are known in The Big Apple. They also offer a wide assortment of hot and cold breakfast and lunch sandwiches, served on bagels, wraps or fresh bread. They only use signature-quality Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, which is also available by the pound.

Poppy’s also offers a variety of catering options, including breakfast bagel trays, mini bagel trays, hoagie trays and wrap trays. They also serve 3- and 6-foot hoagies, as well as “party bagels,” which, just as the name implies, is big enough for a whole party. “When people see it for the first time,

(Above) Karen and Mickey Palmisano owners of the family-run, Poppy’s Bagels in Mays Landing.

(Right) Mickey demonstrates the traditional method offirstboiling,thenbakingbagelsonburlap-covered

boards. Poppy’s Bagels is one of the only places in South Jersey that uses the traditional New-York-style method . “The way we bake them produces bagels that

are crusty on the outside, but soft in the middle – kind of like New Yorkers,” explains Mickey.

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Villa Fazzolari, formerly Filomena, 821 Harding Highway, Buena Vista, has been growing by leaps and bounds. Since its inception in 2006 by owner Gino Fazzolari, its excellent reputation for serving up delicious, Southern Italian cuisine has been spreading. Sit down and be regaled by an excellent, well rounded menu of gustatory delights. You never walk away hungry or disappointed.

Not only does the Villa offer a well decorated, traditional Italian restaurant, it also caters to the casual diner with its outdoor terrazzo which serves alcohol and Gino’s special brand of pizza—eat in or take out! Sit with your friends and hang out while you chow down.

I’ve been to Villa Fazzolari many times since it’s opening and not only is the restaurant a pleasure, chit chatting with its good-natured owner is its own reward. No matter what he is doing, Gino always has

time to take a minute or two to stop and share a laugh or two with you. He is a host extraordinaire.


“It always was my dream to have my own restaurant,” he says in his great Italian accent. “When I came to America, I started my fi rst restaurant, “Italian Affair,” in Glassboro.”

He ran the restaurant for three years, then sold it and started his current restaurant. It was fi rst named Villa Filomena after his lovely wife, but had to be changed because the name was in use by another establishment, hence, Villa Fazzolari.

Villa Fazzolari is defi nitely worth a visit. Highly recommended.




The “Red Mushroom’s” scientifi c name is Ganoderma Lucidum. It has been used to concoct “herbal” brews by the Chinese for four thousand years. Their for it name is “Ling zhi” which means “herb of spiritual potency.” It’s used in broths, soups and healing brews to increase lifespan, maintain body balance, increase libido, lose weight, maximize respiratory system function and more. It’s ultimate natural pharmaceutical for every ailment that the human body is prone to. In other words, it’s a “magic mushroom for the body.”

A particular brand of coffee called Gano Café adds the pricey red mushroom in its mix for use on a daily basis with your cup of coffee. The company also produces hot chocolate and nutritional supplements with Ganoderma Lucidum as its base. Gano Cafe is very big in Malaysia and is incredibly popular in Canada and South America. Nothing like have a cup of java and getting healthy at the same time. Guilt free caffeine.

You can get more information and check out a few videos about it order it online at www.myganocafe.com/ganoforce. The company also offers and income opportunity.

“Magic Mushroom Coffee” – Feed Your Vice & Keep Healthy


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Thursday, May 26BaBy Time, 10:30am, Babies, ages 6 to 23 months, and their parents or a caregiver are invited to Baby Story Time! Babies will enjoy simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs in English and Spanish. Registration is request-ed. Funded by the Friends of the Bridgeton Public Library. Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, 856-453-2210, www.clueslibs.org

Friday, May 27snoop Dogg, 9pm, Concert, House of Blues in Showboat, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-343–5700, www.houseofblues.comweeZer, 9pm, Borgota Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgota Way, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000, www.theborgata.com

Saturday, May 28chicago, 8pm, Concert, Caesars, 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-348-4411, www.caesarsac.comD.l. hughley, 8pm, Hilton Casino Re-sort, Boston Ave. & The Boardwalk Atlantic City, 609-340-7160, www.hiltonac.compaul simon, 8pm, Borgota Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgota Way, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000, www.theborgata.commillville airshow, 10am-5pm, Fea-turing the U.S. Navy, Blue Angels! Millville Air-port, Millville

Sunday, May 29chicago, 9pm, concerT, Ceasars, 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-348-4411, www.caesarsac.commillvill airshow, 10am-5pm, Featur-ing the U.S. Navy, Blue Angels! Millville Air-port, Millville, www.millvilleairport.com

Monday, May 30memorial Day ceremony, 10am, Veteran’s Park, JFK Blvd. and Landis Ave., Sea Isle City, 609-263-4461, Ext. 245

Thursday, June 2ocean ciTy humane socieTy,

Family Mini Golf Night, 6-8pm, Proceeds benefit shelter residents, Golden Galleon golf course, 11th & Boardwalk, OC, 609-399-2018, www.hsocnj.org wonDer’s BirThDay Bash, 6-10pm, Celebrate Wonder Bear’s 82nd Birthday. All rides will be only 1 Ticket and at 9pm see a birthday bash fireworks show! Rides open at 6pm and Wonder Bear will be available all night for photos. Wonderland Pier, 6th & Boardwalk, Ocean City, 609-399-7082, www.gillians.comms new Jersey senior amer-ica Pageant 2011, 1pm, The pag-eant will include a variety of entertaining performances, and climaxes with out-going Queen Rebecca Orsatti, who will deliver her farewell address, sing, and crown this year’s winner. The pageant is rated general, and can be enjoyed by the entire family. Harrah’s Resort, 777 Har-rah’s Blvd., Atlantic City, 609-441-5786, www.harrahsresort.com

Friday, June 3ocean ciTy Flower show, 2-9pm, Beautiful commercial and amateur displays. Mu-sic Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, Ocean City, 609-525-9300, www.services.ocnj.us

Saturday, June 4ocean ciTy Flower show, 10am-9pm, Beautiful commercial and amateur displays. Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, Ocean City, 609-525-9300, www.services.ocnj.usFurry FrienDs Flea markeT, 8AM–1pm, Outdoor flea market, proceeds will benefit shelter animals. Snacks and bev-erages available for purchase. Ocean City Humane Society, 1 Shelter Rd., Ocean City, 609-398-8037, www.furryfriendsfleamarket.yolasite.com or www.hsocnj.org championship Boxing, 6pm, Atlan-tic City Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, At-lantic City, 609-348-7000, ticketmaster.comtHe g0-gO’s, 9pm, Concert. House of Blues in Showboat, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-343–5700, www.houseofblues.comwanDa sykes, 8pm & 11pm, (2 shows). Borgota Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgota Way, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000, theborgata.com

Remember When Primitive Gifts:A Hidden Gem in Mays Landing

By: Nance Piazza

A quick turn onto Main St just off Route 50, and beyond Mays Landing Marina, will bring you to a gathering of quaint little shops all in a row. Amongst them is “Remember When.” The square free-standing iron mail box and unique wood-carved garden ornaments outside, are only hints to what lies beyond the rustic front door. Inside, soft music fills the air and holiday fragrances fill your senses. A tiny space filled with rustic cupboards, quilts, antique wash basins, cotton towels, candles and brown-sugar soaps that would make any bath more inviting.

And then you’re surprised because there’s more. The proprietor, Dawn Leonard, and her little son will greet you with a smile and show you through a doorway. A pathway leads into a much larger room adorned with interesting pieces of furniture, artwork, indoor and outdoor rustic signs and unusual odds-n-ends. If you are a person who entertains and wants some conversation starters, look for the larger than life colander, the unfamiliar bowls, or the fasten-to-the-counter, hand-winding cheese grater. The custom-made trash-can or corner pantry cabinet, although beautiful in design, are everyday functional. A great feature of Remember When is the option to lay-a-way

items. Dawn would like to say to her customers: “Please come in and take a look. It’s warm and cozy and I have something for everyone. My items are fairly priced for every budget, and you can lay things away without a lot of restrictions. Children are welcome. I have four of my own,” Dawn added, smiling.

Remember When Primitive Gifts is located at 6022 Main Street, Mays Landing Hours of Operation are Wednesday through Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm.

For more information call (609) 625-7344 (messages can be left).

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Friday, June 3ocean ciTy Flower show, 2-9pm, Beautiful commercial and amateur displays. Mu-sic Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, Ocean City, 609-525-9300, www.services.ocnj.us

Saturday, June 4ocean ciTy Flower show, 10am-9pm, Beautiful commercial and amateur displays. Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, Ocean City, 609-525-9300, www.services.ocnj.usFurry FrienDs Flea markeT, 8AM–1pm, Outdoor flea market, proceeds will benefit shelter animals. Snacks and bev-erages available for purchase. Ocean City Humane Society, 1 Shelter Rd., Ocean City, 609-398-8037, www.furryfriendsfleamarket.yolasite.com or www.hsocnj.org championship Boxing, 6pm, Atlan-tic City Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, At-lantic City, 609-348-7000, ticketmaster.comtHe g0-gO’s, 9pm, Concert. House of Blues in Showboat, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-343–5700, www.houseofblues.comwanDa sykes, 8pm & 11pm, (2 shows). Borgota Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgota Way, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000, theborgata.com

(Left) Pictured at counter, Dawn Leonard, owner of Remember When Primitive Gifts, welcomes everyone to her shop. Dawn’s 4 year old son John hangs out in the background waiting for his chance to say hello.

Remember When Primitive Gifts:A Hidden Gem in Mays Landing

By: Nance Piazza

A quick turn onto Main St just off Route 50, and beyond Mays Landing Marina, will bring you to a gathering of quaint little shops all in a row. Amongst them is “Remember When.” The square free-standing iron mail box and unique wood-carved garden ornaments outside, are only hints to what lies beyond the rustic front door. Inside, soft music fills the air and holiday fragrances fill your senses. A tiny space filled with rustic cupboards, quilts, antique wash basins, cotton towels, candles and brown-sugar soaps that would make any bath more inviting.

And then you’re surprised because there’s more. The proprietor, Dawn Leonard, and her little son will greet you with a smile and show you through a doorway. A pathway leads into a much larger room adorned with interesting pieces of furniture, artwork, indoor and outdoor rustic signs and unusual odds-n-ends. If you are a person who entertains and wants some conversation starters, look for the larger than life colander, the unfamiliar bowls, or the fasten-to-the-counter, hand-winding cheese grater. The custom-made trash-can or corner pantry cabinet, although beautiful in design, are everyday functional. A great feature of Remember When is the option to lay-a-way

items. Dawn would like to say to her customers: “Please come in and take a look. It’s warm and cozy and I have something for everyone. My items are fairly priced for every budget, and you can lay things away without a lot of restrictions. Children are welcome. I have four of my own,” Dawn added, smiling.

Remember When Primitive Gifts is located at 6022 Main Street, Mays Landing Hours of Operation are Wednesday through Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm.

For more information call (609) 625-7344 (messages can be left).

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HOME ENERgYContinued from page 1

garden& Buena Vista Camping Resort, Buena New Jersey — From doors, windows, ceilings and floors to landscaping displays, kitchenware, solar panels and more; whether you want to fix it, build it, or renovate, the Springtime Home-Garden & Landscaping Expo has it all. This two-day event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, from 10am to 6pm at the Buena Vista Camping Park, Harding Highway, Buena New Jersey. The home show will offered area residents the chance to shop for anything having to do with homes, gardens, landscaping, travel, investments, security, new cars, fencing and travel in just sixteen hours. With more than 125 vendors, 300 exhibits, the addition of over 100 Craftsmen, this first annual event is sure to be a huge success.

The Springtime Home-Garden & Landscaping Expo will give many vendors the opportunity to collect leads, make appointments and be recognized more readily by the community. “Home Show companies like the Cabinet Studio, of Vineland will have and outdoor kitchen display with grilling demonstrations. The Cabinet Studio will be giving away a $5,000 kitchen make over and many of the companies will be offer special expo savings for the consumer visiting the expo. Hundreds of products and services will be represented and consumers will be able to attend informative seminars and talk to the professionals about all their home improvement projects.

Kathryn and Beau Wright, of B & K Enterprise, of Millville are the organizers and have been marketing successful events in South Jersey for over eight years. “Marketing a local Home Show Expo keeps consumers shopping in their community, said Kathryn Wright. Home Show companies like R.E. Cummines, of Vineland, participate in smaller events because the cost is more affordable for local businesses. Doug Cheesmen, owner of R.E. Cummines, Inc. stated “ Gaining community recognition and getting leads are the reasons local companies will attend the show“. “You get jobs you may never get,” he said.

Cheesman said he hopes to get at least 10 good leads from attending the show, and although not all will result in a job, he said he is pleased to be a part of this year’s event.

His company will showcase and outdoor landscaping exhibit with interlocking paving stones. He hopes to show consumers how can they create amazing sidewalks and backyard patios and keep it affordable by using his products.

In addition to the Home Show companies, there will be over 100 craftsmen, a dozen plus food vendors, live music, picnic style dining, free craft making for kids, flowers and plant sale, give a ways and free shopping bags. The Springtime Home Expo is open to the general public and admission is $2.00, kids 3 & under free and free parking. Consumers are ask to bring a pet food donation

for the local animal shelters. Camping is available by calling the Buena Vista Camping Resort. at (856) 697-2004. The Expo is sponsored by Granite Transformations for Kitchens & Baths, R.E. Cummines, Inc., and The Cabinet Studio. Families interested in attending should visit www.springtimehomeexpo.com

for schedule, events, exhibitors attending and driving directions.

Local companies are encouraged to sign up for this one of a kind event by no later than May 1. Visit the events web site at

www.springtimehomeexpo.com and simply download contract and mail it out today. Vendors interested in showcasing their services during the event should contact Kathryn Wright at (856) 765-0118 or email her at [email protected]. Next Show:

Gloucester Home & Craft Fair, June 18, 2011, 9am to 4pm, Gloucester Country 4-H Fairground, Rte. 77, Mullica Hill New Jersey.

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As a result of our nation’s current commitment to renewable energy, there are presently unprecedented federal and state subsidies to incentivize citizens to install solar energy systems on both residential and commercial properties.

You know the MPG of your car. The higher the MPG, the more efficient your car is. Why don’t we have a similar rating for our homes so we can determine if our energy and money is flying out the window? Well, The White House recently unveiled a new program that will provide homeowners a Home Energy Score, rating the energy efficiency of the homes on a scale of 1 to 10. The government is rolling out this program now, and it will go nationwide this coming summer.

As the program becomes widespread, Home Energy Scores will no doubt become an important factor in determining the value and salability of your home. Installing a solar system can greatly increase your energy rating and thus the value of your home.

why Solar?environmenT

The average solar electric system eliminates 10,000 lbs. of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere every year. This is the carbon offset equivalent to planting 1.5 acres of trees….EVERY YEAR!!

energy inDepenDence70% of our oil is imported from Venezuela & the

Middle East ($700 Billion every year). Switching to solar reduces our dependence on foreign sources of energy, and puts the power back in your hands.

economicsElectric rates are at their highest and climbing,

while solar energy is a fixed cost. A solar energy system on your home or business is not an expense; it is an investment. As a value added amenity of your

property, your investment is insured against loss and the value of your return on investment will increase as electricity rates go up.

Now is the time to invest in solar energy as the state and federal government encourage consumers to switch to alternative energy solutions by offering unprecedented incentives. Advanced Performance Solar will identify and help you apply for all applicable financial incentives in order to maximize your savings.

To learn more about financial incentives in your area, please visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)

How Solar worksA Solar Electric system, also called a Photovoltaic

(PV) System, converts energy from the sun directly into electricity. Solar electric systems use the most abundant energy source on the planet, solar radiation, to generate electricity. PV panels are the collector of the system and are made up of individual PV cells typically made up of the semiconductor material silicon. When sunlight strikes a PV cell, an electron is dislodged. These loose electrons are gathered by wires attached to the cell, and form an electrical current. PV panels generate direct current (DC). Since most household appliances run on alternating current (AC), an inverter is usually required to convert DC to AC power.

Solar Electrical systems allow you to produce electricity without, noise, pollution, radiation or maintenance.

Federal and State subsidies combined with Advanced Performance Solar’s unique leasing program make it the perfect time to install a solar electric system on your property.

If you are interested in a solar electric system for you home contact Auggie Conte at 609-320-2849.

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Parking free, free shopping bagsGeneral Admission $2.00 kids 3 & under free

Buena Vista Camping Resort, Buena New Jersey — From doors, windows, ceilings and floors to landscaping displays, kitchenware, solar panels and more; whether you want to fix it, build it, or renovate, the Springtime Home-Garden & Landscaping Expo has it all. This two-day event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, from 10am to 6pm at the Buena Vista Camping Park, Harding Highway, Buena New Jersey. The home show will offered area residents the chance to shop for anything having to do with homes, gardens, landscaping, travel, investments, security, new cars, fencing and travel in just sixteen hours. With more than 125 vendors, 300 exhibits, the addition of over 100 Craftsmen, this first annual event is sure to be a huge success.

The Springtime Home-Garden & Landscaping Expo will give many vendors the opportunity to collect leads, make appointments and be recognized more readily by the community. “Home Show companies like the Cabinet Studio, of Vineland will have and outdoor kitchen display with grilling demonstrations. The Cabinet Studio will be giving away a $5,000 kitchen make over and many of the companies will be offer special expo savings for the consumer visiting the expo. Hundreds of products and services will be represented and consumers will be able to attend informative seminars and talk to the professionals about all their home improvement projects.

Kathryn and Beau Wright, of B & K Enterprise, of Millville are the organizers and have been marketing successful events in South Jersey for over eight years. “Marketing a local Home Show Expo keeps consumers shopping in their community, said Kathryn Wright. Home Show companies like R.E. Cummines, of Vineland, participate in smaller events because the cost is more affordable for local businesses. Doug Cheesmen, owner of R.E. Cummines, Inc. stated “ Gaining community recognition and getting leads are the reasons local companies will attend the show“. “You get jobs you may never get,” he said.

Cheesman said he hopes to get at least 10 good leads from attending the show, and although not all will result in a job, he said he is pleased to be a part of this year’s event.

His company will showcase and outdoor landscaping exhibit with interlocking paving stones. He hopes to show consumers how can they create amazing sidewalks and backyard patios and keep it affordable by using his products.

In addition to the Home Show companies, there will be over 100 craftsmen, a dozen plus food vendors, live music, picnic style dining, free craft making for kids, flowers and plant sale, give a ways and free shopping bags. The Springtime Home Expo is open to the general public and admission is $2.00, kids 3 & under free and free parking. Consumers are ask to bring a pet food donation

for the local animal shelters. Camping is available by calling the Buena Vista Camping Resort. at (856) 697-2004. The Expo is sponsored by Granite Transformations for Kitchens & Baths, R.E. Cummines, Inc., and The Cabinet Studio. Families interested in attending should visit www.springtimehomeexpo.com

for schedule, events, exhibitors attending and driving directions.

Local companies are encouraged to sign up for this one of a kind event by no later than May 1. Visit the events web site at

www.springtimehomeexpo.com and simply download contract and mail it out today. Vendors interested in showcasing their services during the event should contact Kathryn Wright at (856) 765-0118 or email her at [email protected]. Next Show:

Gloucester Home & Craft Fair, June 18, 2011, 9am to 4pm, Gloucester Country 4-H Fairground, Rte. 77, Mullica Hill New Jersey.

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It's Coming This June 18, 2011Gloucester county craft & Home Fair

Gloucester County 4-H Fairground

Route 77, S. Mullica Hill, NJ 080629am to 4pm

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As a result of our nation’s current commitment to renewable energy, there are presently unprecedented federal and state subsidies to incentivize citizens to install solar energy systems on both residential and commercial properties.

You know the MPG of your car. The higher the MPG, the more efficient your car is. Why don’t we have a similar rating for our homes so we can determine if our energy and money is flying out the window? Well, The White House recently unveiled a new program that will provide homeowners a Home Energy Score, rating the energy efficiency of the homes on a scale of 1 to 10. The government is rolling out this program now, and it will go nationwide this coming summer.

As the program becomes widespread, Home Energy Scores will no doubt become an important factor in determining the value and salability of your home. Installing a solar system can greatly increase your energy rating and thus the value of your home.

why Solar?environmenT

The average solar electric system eliminates 10,000 lbs. of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere every year. This is the carbon offset equivalent to planting 1.5 acres of trees….EVERY YEAR!!

energy inDepenDence70% of our oil is imported from Venezuela & the

Middle East ($700 Billion every year). Switching to solar reduces our dependence on foreign sources of energy, and puts the power back in your hands.

economicsElectric rates are at their highest and climbing,

while solar energy is a fixed cost. A solar energy system on your home or business is not an expense; it is an investment. As a value added amenity of your

property, your investment is insured against loss and the value of your return on investment will increase as electricity rates go up.

Now is the time to invest in solar energy as the state and federal government encourage consumers to switch to alternative energy solutions by offering unprecedented incentives. Advanced Performance Solar will identify and help you apply for all applicable financial incentives in order to maximize your savings.

To learn more about financial incentives in your area, please visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)

How Solar worksA Solar Electric system, also called a Photovoltaic

(PV) System, converts energy from the sun directly into electricity. Solar electric systems use the most abundant energy source on the planet, solar radiation, to generate electricity. PV panels are the collector of the system and are made up of individual PV cells typically made up of the semiconductor material silicon. When sunlight strikes a PV cell, an electron is dislodged. These loose electrons are gathered by wires attached to the cell, and form an electrical current. PV panels generate direct current (DC). Since most household appliances run on alternating current (AC), an inverter is usually required to convert DC to AC power.

Solar Electrical systems allow you to produce electricity without, noise, pollution, radiation or maintenance.

Federal and State subsidies combined with Advanced Performance Solar’s unique leasing program make it the perfect time to install a solar electric system on your property.

If you are interested in a solar electric system for you home contact Auggie Conte at 609-320-2849.


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They will also examine duct-work to ensure all connections are tight, and monitor refrigeration pressures to ensure that your system has all it needs to operate optimally. Routine maintenance goes a long way in efforts to cut the costs of operating your system during the summer season.

Secondly, utilize your programmable thermostat to control the system’s operation in an efficient way. What does that mean? Some people may think that it means to have it running only when you are at home. However, it’s better to have it run on a lower temperature setting while you are not at home, so that the system does not have to work as hard to get to the desired temperature when you get home from work, the gym, or running errands. If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, get one!

Insulate your windows: If you go to your local home improvement retailer, you can find interior plastic wrap to fashion around windows to prevent hot air from coming in through them. Caulking the seams around your windows every 5 years is also a great method, in addition to plastic, to ensure that minimal cool air loss occurs.

Close those blinds: When the sunlight comes through your windows in the afternoon, it gets magnified and sends heat through the windows into the home. Keep the heat at bay by keeping the blinds closed, especially in the later part of the afternoon when the heat is most intense.

Upgrade your system! If you have a system that is 8 years old or older, you should consider upgrading. The efficiency of new systems will help you cut the costs of energy consumption by more than half depending on the efficiency rating and brand of equipment you choose. Even if you decide to go with the least efficient system available today, it will still save you up to 25% on your costs versus a system that is 8 years old or older.

For more information on keeping your home comfortable this summer contact South Jersey’s Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist, Fred Nahas, owner of Ace Contracting and Mechanical. Email: [email protected], or call 888-561-4ACE.

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Bed bugs reproduce very rapidly and can live for up to a year with no food, making them extremely difficult to get rid of.

Bedbugs are a very real and very serious problem. Once your house has bedbugs, it is a long, drawn out and will cost a lot of money to remove them. Instead of waiting until the bed bugs have camped out in your bedroom, it is best to keep them from coming by having your mattress steam cleaned. SOS Carpet Cleaning South located in Galloway can help you to prevent a problem before it starts, or rid your house of the tiny bloodsuckers if they’ve already moved in. The family owned business and has just finished it’s first year of operation, although it’s sister company SOS North, located in Massachusetts has been in business for years.

Unlike vacuuming, steam cleaning is generally very effective at killing any bed bugs or eggs that come into contact with it. Extreme heat will kill them quickly

Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite Continued from page 1

(anything over 120 degrees Fahrenheit or so), and most steamers will exceed this temperature. You will probably need to get a commercial steamer, because you will need to run it for awhile and cover most areas in your bedroom. You will want to make sure you cover all the areas they could be hiding, even inaccessible ones. If you hire a pest control company, sometimes they will use steam cleaners in addition to applying pesticides.

“Regularly steam cleaning your carpets is the best thing you can do to increase the life of your carpet,” says Cathy Sobocinski, who along with her husband Ray and extended family, own SOS Carpet Cleaning South located in Galloway.

The Sobocinski Family provides top quality carpet cleaning, for the home, and office in Atlantic County and surrounding areas at fair prices.

For more information call Cathy and Ray at 609-652-1727.

Phil and Jeanne Marie Brunozzi, new owners of Richland Carpet strive to maintain the business’s long standing tradition of excellence.

Whether your looking for an upgrade to your home or an all-inclusive maintenance program for your property, our skilled professionals will provide friendly service and quality that can’t be beat.


Richland Carpet has been landmark business in Richland since 1971. Started by the Petrini family, it has proven itself a reliable, competitive retail carpet outlet. Even with the advent of the corporate carpet chains, Richland Carpet has prospered by offering its customers incredible customer service and flooring products for all budgets.

It has recently changed hands, but the hands belong to a long term fixture in the business, Phil Brunozzi, who has managed the store since 1976. “My anniversary was this month, Cinco de Mayo. It’s my thrity-fourth anniversary,” he says proudly.

After some serious discussion with owner, John Petrini, Phil took a big jump bought the store. Since he has been the day to day operations manager, he doesn’t plan on changing the company’s business philosophy and is set on maintaining the store’s reputation for outstanding customer service.

“We have always been a family friendly business. We don’t try

to suck people in with false two-for-one offers. We pay attention to what our customers want and give them a great price as well. We know what we’re talking about. It’s the kind of service you can’t get at a big-box store, and that’s why our regulars keep coming back. They like dealing with a knowledgeable staff that cares and getting quality product at competitive prices.”

Richland Carpet has proven itself over its forty years in business, and this locally owned company plans on making it forty more by maintaining its tradition of excellence.

They will also examine duct-work to ensure all connections are tight, and monitor refrigeration pressures to ensure that your system has all it needs to operate optimally. Routine maintenance goes a long way in efforts to cut the costs of operating your system during the summer season.

Secondly, utilize your programmable thermostat to control the system’s operation in an efficient way. What does that mean? Some people may think that it means to have it running only when you are at home. However, it’s better to have it run on a lower temperature setting while you are not at home, so that the system does not have to work as hard to get to the desired temperature when you get home from work, the gym, or running errands. If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, get one!

Insulate your windows: If you go to your local home improvement retailer, you can find interior plastic wrap to fashion around windows to prevent hot air from coming in through them. Caulking the seams around your windows every 5 years is also a great method, in addition to plastic, to ensure that minimal cool air loss occurs.

Close those blinds: When the sunlight comes through your windows in the afternoon, it gets magnified and sends heat through the windows into the home. Keep the heat at bay by keeping the blinds closed, especially in the later part of the afternoon when the heat is most intense.

Upgrade your system! If you have a system that is 8 years old or older, you should consider upgrading. The efficiency of new systems will help you cut the costs of energy consumption by more than half depending on the efficiency rating and brand of equipment you choose. Even if you decide to go with the least efficient system available today, it will still save you up to 25% on your costs versus a system that is 8 years old or older.

For more information on keeping your home comfortable this summer contact South Jersey’s Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist, Fred Nahas, owner of Ace Contracting and Mechanical. Email: [email protected], or call 888-561-4ACE.

SavE $$$ ON aC Continued from page 1

Bed bugs reproduce very rapidly and can live for up to a year with no food, making them extremely difficult to get rid of.

Bedbugs are a very real and very serious problem. Once your house has bedbugs, it is a long, drawn out and will cost a lot of money to remove them. Instead of waiting until the bed bugs have camped out in your bedroom, it is best to keep them from coming by having your mattress steam cleaned. SOS Carpet Cleaning South located in Galloway can help you to prevent a problem before it starts, or rid your house of the tiny bloodsuckers if they’ve already moved in. The family owned business and has just finished it’s first year of operation, although it’s sister company SOS North, located in Massachusetts has been in business for years.

Unlike vacuuming, steam cleaning is generally very effective at killing any bed bugs or eggs that come into contact with it. Extreme heat will kill them quickly

Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite Continued from page 1

(anything over 120 degrees Fahrenheit or so), and most steamers will exceed this temperature. You will probably need to get a commercial steamer, because you will need to run it for awhile and cover most areas in your bedroom. You will want to make sure you cover all the areas they could be hiding, even inaccessible ones. If you hire a pest control company, sometimes they will use steam cleaners in addition to applying pesticides.

“Regularly steam cleaning your carpets is the best thing you can do to increase the life of your carpet,” says Cathy Sobocinski, who along with her husband Ray and extended family, own SOS Carpet Cleaning South located in Galloway.

The Sobocinski Family provides top quality carpet cleaning, for the home, and office in Atlantic County and surrounding areas at fair prices.

For more information call Cathy and Ray at 609-652-1727.

Richland Carpet: Providing quality sales and service since 1971

Phil and Jeanne Marie Brunozzi, new owners of Richland Carpet strive to maintain the business’s long standing tradition of excellence.


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In today’s economy, people are looking for the best value when it comes to making any major purchase. Unfortunately, too many people interested in a kitchen, bath or renovation project regard low price as the only indicator of receiving the best value… until it’s too late! In fact, the issue of value is generally confined to the difference in quality and price between brand name products. Rarely are the differences in the quality and pricing of the services performed in a project ever mentioned. Yet, it’s these intangibles that will determine the quality of the finished room and hence the value of your investment – more so than any individual brand or product!

You should get more than one firm to bid on the same plan

It’s important to visit more than one company to get a sense of who they are, what they have to offer, and how they operate. These visits are more like an interview to help you determine their capabilities, and the person’s credentials who represents that company. Limit the bids on your project to two, getting three or more bids can lead to be counterproductive. One of the very best services you should expect

from a professional in the remodeling field is a thorough Needs Analysis. Your answers to a host of questions (the more the better) may generate some design solutions you never thought of and which still may be within your budget range.

“When I meet with clients, I have them describe their ideas for the remodeling project. I take a lot of notes,” says Greg Stebbins, owner of The Cabinet Studio. “Throughout the analysis I am digging deep and finding out what’s important to my clients. My goal should be the same as theirs – to help get as much as possible for the investment.”

There are four factors that affect the price of every remodeling project – its scope or size, the quality of the product specified, the nature of the design, and the number and quality of the services performed. Therefore, it is very important to have each firm base their price upon the same job parameters and quality grade of cabinetry, countertops, and related products. So this means you only need to evaluate (a) how well the design from each company satisfies your needs (b) how knowledgeable they are regarding ALL products being specified for your project, and

Desiging the Dream All women want fashion options not clutter when they look in their closet to decide what to wear. The most important trick is understanding that being a fahionista does not necessarily mean that you have to own thousands of outfits, shoes or accessories. Being stylish is more about what you DO with what you have rather than just accumulating lots of stuff that you can’t even get to in overflowing closets! Here are some easy closet organization tricks from “fashionistas.”

The most common problem most women face when they open their closet door is lots of handbags all stacked everywhere and raining down when they try to get something else. (Not to mention how much they have invested in purses that they never seem to use.)

Many savvy fashionists have discovered a unique new concept in designer handbags. Miche Bag (pronounced “MEE-chee”) uses magnetic interchangeable outer covers or “shells” which allow them to quickly

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Developed by women for women, the neutral “base” bags are paired with stylish outer shells and interchangeable handles to create endless handbag possibilities. The purses are available

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Best of all, these magnetic outside “shells” LAY FLAT!. Your closet and significant other will appreciate the Miche Bag Closet Organizers which hold up to 12 of the outside “shell” covers (that’s the equivalent of 13 different purses) in a 3 inch wide space. A local company, the Concierge Club, ships Miche Bags direct from their New Jersey warehouse and takes online orders at www.myMBclub.com.

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(c) how good their services are relative to their respective price. When you do this, you should be able to tell which price represents the best value.

Greg Stebbins, owner of The Cabinet Studio, has been designing for, supplying and servicing the remodel and new construction industry in South Jersey for more than 10 years. He is a member of the SEN Design Group and the National Kitchen & Bath Association and maintains allied professional relationships throughout the region to better serve his clients. Stebbins brings leadership, enthusiasm and passion to every project – no matter the size. Most recently Stebbins was awarded with the Best Design Studio Businessperson of the Year Award at the 2011 SEN Spring Conference. The Best Design Studio Award is awarded annually to design studios located throughout the country that progressively grow in the kitchen and bath industry with continuing education and top ranked business ethics.

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TRENTON - Black bears have exited their winter dens throughout New Jersey and are entering their most active period of the year as they search for food and mates, making encounters with humans in populated areas more likely. To reduce the risk of such encounters, State residents-especially those living in “bear country’’ in Northwest Jersey-- are urged to take some simple precautions.

“There are some common sense steps people can take to reduce the risk of interacting with bears and enhancing public safety,’’ said DEP Commissioner Bob Martin. “Most important is not to feed bears - intentionally or unintentionally. Bears that learn to associate food with people, and their homes and living areas, can become habituated to easy sources of food and become the nuisance bears that regularly forage in neighborhoods. That can result in troubling encounters.’’

Intentionally feeding black bears is illegal in New Jersey and is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 per offense. The more common problem is the unintentional feeding of bears that occurs when homeowners’ unknowingly make garbage, pet foods and bird feed available for bears to find and eat.

DEP wildlife experts are offering the following tips to minimize conflicts with bears this spring:

Use certified bear-resistant garbage • containers if possible. Otherwise, store all garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and place them along the inside walls of your garage, basement, a sturdy shed or other secure area.Wash garbage containers frequently with • a disinfectant to remove odors. Put out garbage on collection day.

Avoid feeding birds when bears are active. • If you choose to feed birds, do so during daylight hours only and bring feeders indoors at night. Suspend birdfeeders from a free-hanging wire, making sure they are at least 10 feet off the ground. Clean up spilled seeds and shells daily.Immediately remove all uneaten food and • food bowls used by pets fed outdoors.Clean outdoor grills and utensils to • remove food and grease residue to minimize odors. Store grills securely.Do not place meat or any sweet foods in • compost piles.Remove fruit or nuts that fall from trees • in your yard. Properly installed electric fencing is • an effective way of protecting crops, beehives and livestock.Wildlife experts also offer the following • information:A black bear passing through a residential • area should not be considered a problem, as long as it is behaving normally and not posing a threat.If you encounter a bear remain calm and • do not run. Make sure the bear has an escape route. Avoid direct eye contact, back up slowly and speak with a low, assertive voice.Black bear attacks are extremely rare. • Should a black bear attack, fight back. Do not play dead.

Report bear damage, nuisance behavior or aggressive bears to the Wildlife Control Unit of the DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife at (908) 735-8793. During evenings and weekends, residents should call their local police department or the DEP Hotline at (877) WARN-DEP.

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PUbLic NoticEDivision of Fish and Wildlife,

Fish and Game CouncilNotice of Rule Proposal: Game Code N.J.A.C. 7:25-5

Take notice that the NJ DEP is proposing amendments. A statement of the substance of the proposal follows: The Game Code governs the activities relating to the taking of wildlife classified as game animals, game birds, or furbearers. Proposed amendments inc. the following: establishing disease containment areas; the addition of 5 days to the rabbit/hare hunting season; a statewide closure of the bobwhite quail season; the elimination of separate black bear hunting seminars; the creation of special black bear farmer permits; the addition of a 2nd Sat. to the fall turkey hunting season; changes in the boundaries of Turkey Hunting Areas 16/22; removal of the prohibition to take migratory birds with crossbows; changes to falconry; expansion of the early bow and arrow-only coyote/fox season, and regular coyote/fox season dates; the mandate of the use of hunter orange for ground blinds for deer hunting whenever there is a deer firearm season in effect; removal of the requirement for youth hunters to take an antlerless deer before an antlered deer; inclusion of 5 additional DMZs into the Antler Point Restriction program; the creation of a new deer regulation set; the authority for the Council to shift DMZs up or down regulation sets based on one year of harvest data; and boundary changes to DMZs 19/23/25/65.

A copy of the proposal (PDF) is available at www.lexisnexis.com/bookstore. A public hearing(s) concerning the proposal is scheduled as follows: Tuesday, May 17, 2011at 6:30 pm, NJ State Museum Auditorium, 205 West State Street, Trenton,

For more information visit www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/


Upcoming EvEnts2011 Spring TrouT Weekly STocking ScheduleSWeek 4, May 2 - 6, Week 5, May 9- 13Week 6, May 16 - 20. Week 7, May 23 - 27Changes will be noted on the 24-hour Trout Stocking Hotline, 609-633-6765.www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/trtstk11.htm

nJ FiSh and game council meeTingS ScheduleMeetings are at the Central Region Of-fice in the Assunpink Wildlife Manage-ment Area in Robbinsville.Tuesday, May 10, at 10amTuesday, June 14 at 10am www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fgcnclmtg.htm

commenT on propoSed game code amendmenTSA public hearing will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 6:30 pm. At the NJ State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625. www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/news/2011/gamecode11-12.htm

marine FiSherieS councilMeets at the Galloway Twp. Branch of the Atlantic Co. Library, 306 East Jim-mie Leeds Rd., Galloway, NJ 08205, at 4pm. Please call 609-292-7794 to confirm date and time of meeting.www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/mcnclmtg.htm#delaware

delaWare Bay SecTion oF The Shell FiSherieS councilMeetings are held on Tuesdays at the Haskin Shellfish Research Lab, 6959 Miller Ave., Port Norris, in Cumberland County. The next meeting is June 7/2011. All meetings start at 6 pm. www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/mcnclmtg.htm#delaware

aTlanTic coaST SecTion oF The Shell FiSherieS councilMeeting location at Nacote Creek Law Enforcement Office, 360 New York Rd., Port Republic (Atlantic County) The next meeting is June 20/2011. All meet-ings start at 7pm. www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/mcnclmtg.htm#delaware

neW JerSey’S Free FiShing daySSaturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, will be New Jersey’s Free Fishing Days in 2011.On these days anyone may fish the Garden State’s public waters without a license or trout stamp.www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ffd.htm

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