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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 23
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 53
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WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Anthony H. Pino Jr.
Anthony H. Pino Jr. age 76 of Vineland, and formerly of Hammonton,
died suddenly Saturday November 11, 2017 at Inspira Medical Center in
Vineland.
Anthony was born and r aised in Hammonton and graduated from
Hammonton High School in 1959. He began his insurance career with
The Cashan Agency. In 1979, Anthony started Comsur, Inc. and was the
owner until 2002. Anthony later worked for Taylor - Sawyers Insurance
Agencies in Vineland from 2004 until the present. He was a former mem-
ber of the Hammonton Kiwanis Club and Sons of Italy Guiseppe Gara-
baldi #1650.
He is predeceased by his wife Minnetta J. Pino (nee Mento) and parents Nino and Anna
Pino. Surviving are his children, Nadine Ryan (Michael) of Hammonton, Valerie Pino Schi-
ano of Berlin and Anthony Pino III (Stephanie) of New York, NY; grandchildren Marco,
Luca, Elyse, Michael, Serena and Simone; his companion of many years Bernadette Doerr.
Anthony will be missed by his family pet Koby.
Anthony’s wishes were private services and burial. Donations may be sent to American
Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 or the Susan G. Komen
for the Cure, 5005 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home.
Tim Wetherbee
Tim Wetherbee, 68, of Hammonton, died peacefully with his family
by his side on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.
He was a lifelong resident of Hammonton, graduating from St.
Joseph’s High School in 1967. Tim was a champion of the New Jersey
Blueberry Industry. He was the sales manager of Diamond Blueberry Inc.
Tim served in numerous professional capacities. He was Chairman of the
New Jersey Blueberry Industry Advisory Council and a member of the
New Jersey Blueberry Growers Association. Tim was appointed by the
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, serving as the New Jersey state represen-
tative to the United States Highbush Blueberry Council. He was a member
of the North American Blueberry Council, of which his father, Alex, was a founding member.
Tim was loved and respected by the entire blueberry industry, to which he poured his heart
and soul. He will truly be missed by all in the industry. Tim loved to spend time with his
family and his favorite dogs, Chyna and Roscoe.
The family would like to thank Virtua Hospital in Voorhees Township for all of their
wonderful help.
He was predeceased by his father, Alexander Wetherbee, and mother, Veronica R. Wether-
bee. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Francisca Wetherbee; daughter, Veronica
Wetherbee; twin brother, Greg Wetherbee and his wife, Sandy Wetherbee; sister, Cindy
Wetherbee, and nephew, Brian Wetherbee all of Hammonton.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 11,
2017, in St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish, Church of St. Joseph’s, 226 French St., Hammonton.
Burial was private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be may to the Hammonton Chapter of the
Sunshine Foundation, PO Box 164, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.
Robert Lee Benner
Robert (Bob) Lee Benner, 64, of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully
on July 11, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.
Bob was born in Camden on April 14, 1953 to Eleanor and William
Benner. A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Bob loved many things about
the Garden State, except the taxes.
Bob was a unique soul with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and
had a wide array of interests including: antique collecting, photography,
botany, Pine Barrens history, genealogy, Buddhism, and inappropriate
jokes. He was an avid nature lover and volunteered his time to work with
area universities to collect and identify rare plants throughout the Pine
Barrens.
Bob worked in the Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC) Library for the last 20
years which suited his love of reading and helping those around him. His impact to those at
ACCC is described perfectly by his friend Janet Marler: “Bob was a true Renaissance man
with wide and diverse interests ranging from the arts to botany. Students, staff and faculty
benefited from his passion for researching everything from genealogy to medical science.
In addition to his keen intellect, Bob was genuinely kind and thoughtful with a quick wit.
He will be much missed.”
Bob leaves behind his sisters Roxanne Peronne of Oregon and Gina Peronne of Atlantic
City, nephew Dylan Sandritter of Oregon, two sons Robert Benner Jr. of Vineland and John
Mock of Amherst, NH, grandson, Carter Mock of Amherst, NH, Aunt Donna Shaffer of
Pennsylvania, and half brother William Benner Jr. of Orlando, FL. Bob is predeceased by
his long-time partner Katie Mock. Bob was caring, funny, thoughtful, intelligent, and quirky
and will be missed dearly by family and friends.
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The Hammonton Middle School Band performed during the Veterans Day ceremony held inside Hammonton
Middle School. Saturday, November 11, 7:23 p.m.
Veterans Day ceremony at HMS
by Stephen Pistone
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
HAMMONTON—The
Tri-
Vets of Hammonton continued its
devoted duty of honoring local
veterans by hosting its annual Vet-
erans Day program at Hammon-
ton Middle School (HMS) on
November 11.
A large crowd full of local civil-
ians and veterans filled the HMS
auditorium during a ceremony full
of military rituals, several patri-
otic instrumental/vocal perform-
ances and speeches from local
dignitaries, such as Councilman
Thomas Gribbin, Atlantic County
Fifth District Freeholder James
Bertino and guest speaker retired
New Jersey Air National Guard
Command Chief Master Sergeant
Michael Francis, who currently
serves as the Veterans’ Liaison for
New Jersey’s Second Congres-
sional District under Congress-
man Frank LoBiondo (R-2nd).
VFW Post #1026 Commander
Jo hn Griffee and Chaplain John
Delucca presided over the cere-
mony, which began with a Presen-
tation of Colors by members of
THG/Stephen Pistone. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Honored guests salute during the Veterans Day ceremony.
the Tri-Vets of Hammonton and Continental Army in 1783.
the Sons of Union Veterans of the
“‘Officers and soldiers,’ Wash-
Civil War, Col. Louis Francine, ington said. ‘May expect consid-
Camp No. 7, an invocation by erable
assistance
in
Victory Bible Church Pastor An- recommencing their civil occupa-
thony Parise and an address from tions from the sums due to them
Gribbin, who invoked the words from the public, which must and
of President George Washington will most inevitably be paid’ …
from his farewell address to the Simply put, he said that we must
fulfill our promises to those who
have served. By choosing to at-
tend this Veterans Day ceremony,
you demonstrate that you too be-
John P. Mitch Jr., 26, of Vineland, died on Friday morning November
lieve in fulfilling those promises,”
3, 2017.
Gribbin said.
John was born and raised in Vineland where he remained a lifelong
resident. John was a graduate of Vineland High School Class of 2008.
Gribbin said it is especially im-
He attended technical school and was presently working at Lee Rain in
portant
for elected officials to
Vineland. He loved playing video games, hanging with his friends, but
most of all, he enjoyed being on his dirt bike and riding.
never forget the promises to vet-
John is survived by his parents, John P. and Joanna (Migliaccio) Mitch
erans made by Founding Fathers
Sr.; brother and sister-in-law, Samuel and Karen McCormick; paternal
Grandmother, Mary Lou (Spatafore) Mitch, as well as several nieces,
like Washington and to never
nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
waiver in their fulfillment of those
Relatives and friends attended a funeral service on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the
Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 S. Main Rd., Vineland, NJ. Cremation and Inurnment followed.
promises.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of your choice.
Bertino, a former Hammonton
Arrangements made by the Pancoast Funeral Home.
councilman, has been a regular
attendee of the Veterans Day pro-
gram. Bertino addressed the
crowd and paid tribute to sacri-
fices made by the nation’s veter-
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