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5 ARRESTS ON RT. 206
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Volume 19 • Issue 10
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—Five narcotics arrests were made after a
motor vehicle stop at 3:44 p.m. on
March 8, Hammonton Police Cap-
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tain Nick Salvatore said.
The following individuals were
arrested, Salvatore said:
• Erick Grant, 18, of Lumberton
was charged with possession of
marijuana under 50 grams and
was released on his own recognizance, Salvatore said.
• Christoph Staples, 19, of
Lumberton was charged with possession of marijuana under 50
grams and a warrant from Pemberton Borough for $370 and was
released on his own recognizance,
Salvatore said.
• Payton Reyes, 19, of Mount
Holly, was charged with speeding,
possession of marijuana under 50
grams, possession of prescription
drugs, possession of a weapon for
unlawful purposes (knife), attempt
to distribute controlled dangerous
substances and was released on
her own recognizance, Salvatore
said.
• Jessica Elmendorf, 19, of
Mount Holly, was charged with
possession of marijuana under 50
grams and was released on her
own recognizance, Salvatore said.
• Tara DeShields, 18, of Lum-
Veterans groups Having fun at ‘Lines on the Pines’
discuss 2015 plans
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—The three
veterans groups: American Legion, Disabled American Veterans
and Veterans of Foreign Wars continue their mission in Hammonton. Each group meets on a
monthly basis to discuss their mission, plans and projects. They re-
See ARRESTS, Page 2
main an integral part of the town
as they assist veterans that are in
need, while also helping the community and organizing events and
contests.
Mick Doto is involved with
each of the Tri-Vets groups in
Hammonton in some capacity.
Doto is the vice commander of the
Disabled American Veterans-
Teaming up to
help a local family
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—Holly DiDonato of Seashore Construction
in Egg Harbor Township, her network team, Atlantic County Habitat for Humanity and other local
volunteer business representatives
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are in the midst of a community
volunteer project in Hammonton,
benefitting a family in need on
Central Avenue.
The home project entails installing a handicapped wheelchair
ramp and opening a few doors to
allow the access for the wheel
Bacharach opens at Gino Pinto Plaza
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THG/Paul J. Macrie IV. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Carmen Scordo
remembered fondly
David Phillips, a wood carving artist, shows off one of his creations at the Lines on the Pines event at Kerri Brooke
Caterers banquet room on March 8. See story, photos Pages 15 and 16.
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON—The
late
Carmen Scordo, the third-generation owner of Scordo’s Autobody
Shop, was remembered fondly following his passing on March 2 at
the age of 61.
Scordo, of Hammonton and Ft.
Lauderdale, Fla., died at home
with his partner of more than 29
years Mark A. Kasilowski by his
side.
“He was unforgettable. He
worked in that shop full-time since
he was 17. We loved Hammon-
Food Truck Festival
debuts on June 12
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
THG/MarySusan Hoffman. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation celebrated their grand opening of its newest satellite facility in Hammonton
at Gino Pinto Plaza on March 6. Pictured (l-r): Bacharach President and CEO Richard Kathrins, PT, MHA, PH.D., Clinical Director Lauren Houck, Mayor Stephen DiDonato, Vice President of Ambulatory Services Joyce Glick and Director
of Satellite Services Michael Mufferi.
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HAMMONTON—The firstever Hammonton Food Truck Festival is heading downtown on
Friday, June 12 from 5:30 p.m. to
9:30 p.m. It is a MainStreet Hammonton-endorsed program, headed
by a committee aiming to embrace
diversity, a new portion of the mis-
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sion of the organization for the
years ahead. This will be the first
food truck festival to be held in Atlantic County, and the expectations
are significantly high as local art
and entertainment come together
as well.
MainStreet Hammonton Executive Director Cassie Iacovelli
stated that a committee, which in-
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