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Trivia Questions from the Town Sesquicentennial Committee
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Cruisin ’ MainStreet : Drawing locals , visitors for 20-plus years
CRUISIN ’, from Page 1 a bubble gum blowing and hulahoop contests . There will be plenty of food , in-store specials and fun for the entire family . The streets of downtown will be filled with classic cars on May 20 .
The event is popular with local merchants .
“ Cruisin ’ is my favorite event of the year . It ’ s great for business , but mostly , I like it for the vibe . It feels like the kickoff to the summer season for downtown . I love stepping away from the shop and checking out all of the vintage cars . My favorite always being the Mustangs . 1969 is my favorite model ,” owner of Gorjess and Lovelee boutique Leah Rodio said .
The Hair Lounge owner Marla Haines says the event conjures up memories from her childhood .
“ My dad used to run the Atco Cruise the Avenue . So Cruisin ’ MainStreet brings back memories when my mom would dress us four girls in poodle skirts and we would cruise the Avenue ,” Haines said . She even has a favorite car . “ I am a 1957 Chevy type of girl ,” Haines said .
Sadee ’ s Clothing Boutique owner Leaann Garvey said she enjoys the foot traffic and customers the event brings to the downtown .
“ As a local business owner , I love Crusin ’ MainStreet because it brings large crowds to our downtown . It gives us local merchants a chance to showcase our stores and offer specials to entice people to ‘ shop small ’ and ‘ support local ’ merchants ,” Garvey said .
As for the cars itself , “ my favorite classics are the ‘ Muscle Cars ,’ Pontiac GTO ,” she said .
Chrissie Crescenzo , owner of Crescent Tire LLC , loves the “ nostalgia ” of the event .
“ I think modern production takes a lot of the character out of the new car . Classic cars were beautifully designed and some a work of art . I always love seeing ‘ 60s Corvette Stingrays ,” she said .
Hammontonian Robert DeRose is looking forward to the event .
“ I go because I love seeing the downtown full of life . I get to see
Orsis , Casciano to be honored at May 17 Chamber Dinner
HAMMONTON — The Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner will be held on May 17 , featuring Arthur and Carol Orsi as the recipients of the “ Nice Going ” Award and Casciano Coffee Bar & Sweetery as Business of the Year . The event will be held at Tomasello Winery . Tickets are $ 50 each and are available by calling Chamber Executive Director John Runfolo at 561-9080 or emailing johnrunfolo @ comcast . net .
friends from town and spend time looking at people ’ s passion poured into a beautiful piece of machinery . The town is vibrant , and it feels like you stepped back in time , a simpler time , when the focus was on your community , not yourself . It ’ s a great night out ,” DeRose said .
Councilman Joseph Giralo is an active participant . He brings his classic car to the event each year .
“ This event showcases our downtown and the many things it has to offer . I am extremely proud as a Hammontonian and the founder of Cruisin ’ Classics Auto Club that this event continues to be such a premier event for all involved . Many throughout South Jersey look forward to coming to our town ... nothing makes me prouder ,” Giralo said .
Local business owner of the brand new business The mART April Schenk spoke about the event .
“ I am an old soul at heart , so anything that celebrates the beauty and craftsmanship of the past is a worthy reason to bring people out . Events like Cruisin ’ bring happy memories to people who experienced the time first-hand and , hopefully , teach younger generations appreciation for the artistry of these vehicles . My favorite car that I would love to own one day is a 1968 Chevy Nova SS ,” Schenk said .
MainStreet Hammonton thanked the Cruisin ’ s MainStreet sponsors .
“ Our corporate sponsor will be BB & T Bank . Susquehanna Bank
HAMMONTON — Police made several arrests recently , including the following , Hammonton Police Chief Robert Jones said .
• On April 25 at 12:22 p . m ., Jimi Napolitano , 50 , of Buena , was arrested after police were called to the Taco Bell , at 117 S . White Horse Pike , about a possible impaired driver at their drivethrough , Jones said .
“ She was stopped , and she was found to be operating under the influence of a narcotic and in possession of controlled dangerous substance marijuana ,” Jones said .
She was released on her own recognizance , Jones said .
Officer Jason Rigby was the arresting officer , Jones said .
• On April 25 at 9:01 p . m ., while Officer John Amendolia has been our corporate sponsor for many years , and with their merger with BB & T Bank , we are delighted to have BB & T Bank continue their support this year . Action Auto Body and Al & Rich ’ s will also be event sponsors . Thanks to these generous sponsors and the continued support
was doing a property check on Seventh Street , Louis Kleinow , of Cape Coral , Florida , was found with an unlicensed Walther P22 handgun and a small amount of Percoset prescription medicine .
Bail for Kleinow was set at $ 20,000 by Judge Robert Switzer , Jones said . He was lodged in the Atlantic County Jail in lieu of payment of bail , Jones said .
• On April 29 at 10:08 p . m ., police noticed a subject walking down the street on Golden Wheat Court after receiving a call about an individual in a dumpster , Jones said .
“ They approached the subject and asked for identification . They identified him as Jeremy Cramer . After further investigation , they found Mr . Cramer to be in possession of two packets of heroin , as well as drug paraphernalia ,” Jones said . from the Cruisin ’ Classics for the cars , we have been able to offer this annual tradition for all of these years ,” Cruisin ’ MainStreet Chair Angela Donio said .
The rain date is Saturday , May 21 . zFor more information , call 567-9014 or www . downtownhammonton . com .
Hammonton Police make several arrests
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
Cramer , 39 , of Little Egg Harbor , was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance heroin , possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while suspended , Jones said .
Officer Brandan Campbell was the arresting officer , Jones said .
• On May 2 at 12:55 a . m ., Able Pinacho-Martine , 36 , of Hammonton , was arrested for driving while under the influence , reckless driving , unlicensed driving and leaving the scene of an accident after he struck two vehicles on Washington Street and left the area , Jones said .
He was arrested by Officer John Amendolia at the end of Washington Street a short time later , Jones said .
Pinacho-Martine was released on his own recognizance after becoming sober as per John ’ s Law , Jones said .
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Trivia Questions from the Town Sesquicentennial Committee
Q . Which actor , born in Hammonton , appeared with Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch ?
A : Victor Moore , in his last film appearance , was the plumber who rescued Ms . Monroe ’ s toe from the bathtub .