Thursday November 20th, 2008
Lite Rock salutes the ex-smoker. With all the other pressing concerns making news this year, the Great American Smokeout didn’t get much advance publicity. But today is Smokout Day. The day you’re encouraged to at least quit for the day. Maybe the reason the Smokeout doesn’t get that much attention is because so many people have already quit. Face it, smoking was never really cool, even though it was marketed to make us think it was, and now it’s just pathetic. Quitting is really tough. But if you’re still in the crowd standing out the cold, blocking the entrance, puffing away; try to go without today and look in to getting some help to quit for good. If for no other reason, depending on how much you smoke you could save $1000 next year on cigarettes you don’t buy. Lite Rock salutes the ex-smoker.
Tuesday November 18th, 2008
The annual Lite Rock Holiday Food Drive is this Saturday from 10A to 2P at the Somer’s Point Acme for the Community Food Bank of South Jersey. From their headquarters in Egg Harbor Township they distribute an average of 75,000 pounds of groceries every week to local people who are hungry. As you know, contributions are way down this year, while the need has increased. That makes this Saturday’s Food drive our most important ever. If you CAN help, please do. . We are collecting non-perishables, cans of food and frozen turkeys or cash. By the way, everyone who donates is in the running for tickets to see Dancing with the Stars or the TSO Holiday Show. More importantly is the plain fact that if you give food this year, some otherwise hungry people will food this winter. That’s why I ask for your help this Saturday from 10A to 2PM at the Lite Rock Holiday Food Drive at the Somer’s Point Acme.
Wednesday November 12th, 2008
Lite Rock salutes the Hammonton Arts Center. The Arts Center on Bellevue Avenue is a non-profit arts group dedicated to promoting your enjoyment and participation in the visual arts in Hammonton and western Atlantic County. They offer classes, workshops and lectures about the arts and hold shows of local artists work. There’s also a special group interested in the photographic arts. On Friday December 5th, the Arts Center holds its next “Meet the Artists Night” during An Evening on the Avenue in Hammonton. Find out more about valuable local arts resource online @ hammontonartscenter.org. Lite Rock salutes the Hammonton Arts Center.
Tuesday November 11th, 2008
Lite Rock salutes our veterans. Today is Veterans Day, in honor of the nearly 25 million men and women who have served or are serving in our countries military and we would like to say a special thank you to all of our South Jersey vets. One of the many services in our area today is an assembly of the sixth grade students at the Northfield Community School to honor vets, especially local veterans related to students. If doesn’t have to be a formal gathering however to say thanks today to a South Jersey vet you know for his or her service. Lite Rock salutes our nation’s veterans.
Monday November 10th, 2008
Lite Rock salutes South Jersey small business owners. Even in the best of times launching a successful small business is no small feat, and these days it’s harder still. That’s why it’s nice to see some assistance for those running or thinking of starting a small business in Cape May County. This Friday from 9:30AM to 12:30PM a representative from the Small Business Administration will be on hand at the Cape May Court House Library to offer financial and technical assistance. One on one consultations will also be available with bankers and the Cape May office of Economic Development. If you’re a small business owner in Cape May County, take advantage of the chance to review your business plan with the experts. There is no charge for the conference, but you must register. Call 463-6350 for more information.
Wednesday November 5th, 2008
Lite Rock salutes Chad Juros of Egg Harbor Township. Chad was one of the Atlantic County residents just honored with the Sykes Award by the Atlantic County Disabled Citizen’s Advisory Board. Chad, who was first diagnosed with leukemia at age 3, has become an internationally known magician. He also established the Spread the Magic Foundation, a non-profit group which brings magic to pediatric cancer patients. Chad is now 20 years old and a student at Richard Stockton College. Lite Rock salutes the magic of Chad Juros of Egg Harbor Township.
Thursday October 30th, 2008
Lite Rock salutes the start of Shore Memorial Hospital in Somer’s Point’s expansion project. The official groundbreaking was held yesterday for the first phase of the expansion which is include a state –of- the–art surgical pavilion, a new medical building and a 6–tier parking garage. The hospital is hoping for completion in late 2010. These new medical facilities will keep Shore Memorial competitive and that’s important to growth of the community. The new technology will help save lives and the parking garage will save some headaches. Shore Memorial should be applauded for using local contractors to do the work , bringing more jobs to South Jersey.
Lite Rock salutes the groundbreaking of the expansion project at Shore Memorial Hospital.
