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HHS GRAD DIES IN IRAQ
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Volume 19 • Issue 47
by Gabe Donio
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—according to
a press release issued on November 20 by the fort Drum, New
York, Public affairs Office, 2014
Hammonton High School (HHS)
graduate and united States army
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P r i v a t e
Christopher J.
Castaneda, 19,
died November
19 in al asad
air Base, iraq,
in a non-combat-related incident.
Private Christopher
according to
J. Castaneda
the release, Castaneda, who resided
in fripp island, South Carolina,
was an infantryman. He joined the
army in January 2015 and was a
10th Mountain Division (Light infantry) Soldier with the 3rd
Squadron, 71st Cavalry regiment,
1st Brigade Combat team, the release said.
the release said that after basic
training and infantry advanced individual training at fort Benning,
Ga., Castaneda arrived at fort
Drum in May 2015 and deployed
with his unit in august to iraq in
support of Operation inherent resolve, which performs targeted operations against iSiL terrorists.
Castaneda’s awards and decorations include the army Service
ribbon, Overseas Service ribbon,
Global War on terrorism Service
Medal, Global War on terrorism
expeditionary Medal, National
Defense Service Medal and army
achievement Medal (Posthumous), the release said.
He is survived by his mother and
grandfather, according to the re-
New craft brewery opens on Washington St.
by Kevin Troilo
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—the newest
attraction in Hammonton is set to
host its grand opening on December 4. tomfoolery Brewing Co.,
located at 334 Washington St., is
a full service brewing company
that features a large tasting room
and complimentary tours. a soft
See GRAD, Page 12
opening and ribbon cutting was
held on November 19.
Owners Shawn Grigus and
wife, longtime Hammontonian
Gayle D’abate, knew the location
was perfect for them the first time
they visited the vacant warehouse.
“She [D’abate] really talked up
Hammonton a lot. Hammonton is
growing, and the next step is a
brewery. We found out that this
Plans for the town’s
150th moving ahead
by Kevin Troilo
Gazette Staff Writer
HaMMONtON—the Hammonton Sesquicentennial Planning
Committee met on November 18 at
the Canoe Club to continue discussing their plans for the many
celebrations that will take place in
See BREWERY, Page 10
2016.
Members discussed the sale of
various commemorative items, including glasses, plates, mugs, flags
and many more. they will be
available for purchase at the Noyes
Museum once all of the details are
put in place.
Board thanks
Giralo for service
THG/Kevin Troilo. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Tomfoolery Brewing Co. held a soft opening on November 19. Above: Gayle D’Abate (second from left) and Shawn
See 150, Page 3 Grigus (center) with members of their team inside the brewery.
by Brittany Mauro
Gazette CONtriButiNG Writer
HaMMONtON—at the November 19 Hammonton Board of
education meeting, members congratulated Joseph Giralo on his accomplishments as a member of the
board.
Giralo was elected to serve as a
member of town council in the
2015 election. the board recognized Giralo’s achievements
throughout his tenure on the
board.
“this is bittersweet for me as i
Geisinger’s impact
felt at AtlantiCare
by Kevin Troilo
Gazette Staff Writer
THG/Brittany Mauro. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
On November 19, Hammonton Board of Education President Sam Mento presented board member Joseph Giralo
with a plaque thanking him for his years of service on the board. Giralo is leaving the school board to serve on town
council.
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HaMMONtON—On October
1, atlantiCare officially joined
forces with the Geisinger Health
System. Geisinger is a health-care
system whose headquarters are located in Danville, Pennsylvania.
although large scale change can
See SCHOOL, Page 4
take some time, certain things
have already started to take shape
following the merger. according
to a statement made by atlantiCare, they are anticipating a new
and exciting future for their company.
in Hammonton, atlantiCare operates the emergency Department, urgent Care and several
See ATLANTICARE, Page 12
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