The Hammonton Gazette 12/30/15 Edition | Page 2

Sooy School holds holiday concert p. 10 A look back at Hammonton’s Year in Review 2015 p. 21-28 Tarantino’s new film doesn’t make the cut p. 33 HOLIDAY DWI ARRESTS Wednesday, December 30, 2015 Volume 19 • Issue 52 www.hammontongazette.com by Gabe Donio Gazette Staff Writer HaMMONtON—Police reported making two driving while under the influence of alcohol (DWi) arrests last week, Hammonton Police Captain Nick Salvatore said. • On December 24 at 8:39 p.m., police received a report of an accident on the White Horse Pike (route 30), Salvatore said. “an individual struck a barrier at al & rich’s,” Salvatore said. rodolfo Pinacho, 42, of Hammonton, was arrested and charged with reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, unlicensed driver and driving while under the influence, Salvatore said. Pinacho was arrested, charged and released when sober by Officer John amendolia iii, Salvatore said. • On December 27 at 7:22 p.m. on N. Grand Street, Dallas Benjamin, 29, of Minotola, was arrested and charged with reckless driving and driving while under the influence of alcohol following a car stop. Benjamin was charged and released when sober by K-9 Officer robert zbikowski, Salvatore said. Sesquicentennial On the cusp of sesquicentennial ‘pop-up store’ now open at Noyes by Gabe Donio Gazette Staff Writer HaMMONtON—People seeking items commemorating the town’s sesquicentennial, or 150th year, can find plenty of them on sale at the Noyes Museum Shop, located in downtown Hammonton at 5 S. Second Street. Wine glasses featuring the sesquicentennial logo, which includes an image of the town clock, wooden ornaments by the students of Hammonton High School and metal ornaments from the Soroptimists are all on sale now, as well Locals give tips for weight loss by Kevin Troilo Gazette Staff Writer HaMMONtON—Getting in shape is always at the top of the list as far as New Year’s resolutions go. People do things such as promise themselves they’ll start See NOYES, Page 2 going to the gym or that they won’t eat a certain type of treat. When it comes to fitness, longevity is key. Making a resolution to improve your health is a great start but not a savior. in order to remain fit, there are a number of Devils’ Advocate at work Town to collect Christmas trees THG/Gabe Donio. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. The Hammonton Town Clock (above) is featured in a graphic logo (see Page 2) for the Hammonton Sesquicentennial. The town’s 150th birthday will begin at midnight on January 1, 2016. A number of events are planned to commemorate See FITNESS, Page 3 the historic year. by Kevin Troilo Gazette Staff Writer HaMMONtON—if there is one universal symbol for Christmas, it is the Christmas tree. although many people have opted to switch to an artificial tree because of its easy cleanup and long life, there are still plenty of families who keep tradition strong by putting up a live tree. Going to a tree farm to cut down a live tree can be a great day of fun with family and friends. While the aura and scent of a live tree can be a beautiful thing, it creates more cleanup for town work- A look at the HHS Devils’ Advocate by Kevin Troilo Gazette Staff Writer THG/Kevin Troilo. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940. HHS’s Stacy Gerst is the adviser for the school’s news outlet, The Devils’ Advocate. SUBSCRIBE TO The HaMMONtON—The Devils’ Advocate is the official student newspaper at Hammonton High School. although it is considered a newspaper, it is not your traditional print-style news outlet. The Devils’ See TREES, Page 4 Advocate publishes all of their work online, which includes articles, videos, commercials and feature news pieces. for the most part, the majority of the news pieces are done with a focus on hyper-local happenings. What began as a printed newspaper more than 15 years ago has since transitioned Gazette • $20 FOR 52 WEEKS • CALL 609-704-1939 See ADVOCATE, Page 4