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December 2010 - 1st Anniversary Issue!
Dear Readers:
 When I began "The Women of Salem County" a year ago, I never imagined that it would grow as quickly as it has - and I certainly never thought that it would put me in a position to be able to leverage it in order to have it make such a positive impact on the community. In the past year, I held my first ever fundraising event and it has given me enough influence and a large enough network to market and promote both it and another event. I was lucky to have an experienced fundraiser and great friend, Debbie Pettit, by my side to help guide my way, as well as a terrific group of friends that took their "marching orders" in stride and pulled everything together perfectly as planned.
I am very excited by what I believe has been a tremendously successful first year. The Women of Salem County is growing very fast. We currently have over 1,100 Facebook fans, we have had close to 18,000 visits this year and 74,000 page views, we have featured 14 wonderful women and 3 terrific men, we have published 137 articles (wow!!!) and all in total, over $10,000.00 has been raised and donated in our name due to the efforts of Salem County's women in just under one year!
The success of this magazine and of these fundraising events could not have been possible by one person alone or even a small group of people. This has most certainly been a community effort. And most importantly, none of this would be possible without our loyal fans and readers, THE women of Salem County, and without whom there would be no magazine at all.
Sincerely, Christine DeGraff
 Featuring Sue Ann Leighty
Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity
Partner, ERA Preferred Realtors
Sue Ann Leighty was recently selected as the new executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Salem County, a non-profit group that aims at providing decent and affordable housing to county residents. This has been a goal of Sue Ann’s for a long time and she feels that she has achieved a major milestone in her career.
Sue Ann and her husband Bruce moved to Salem County 29 years ago and have called it home ever since. They have two sons and one granddaughter, Brynn, who is without a doubt the apple of Sue Ann’s eye. [more]
Feature Articles
Featuring Sue Ann Leighty
Featured Woman December 2010
12/1/2010 - Sue Ann Leighty was recently selected as the new executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Salem County, a non-profit group that aims at providing decent and affordable housing to county residents. This has been a goal of Sue Ann’s for a long time and she feels that she has achieved a major milestone in her career. [more] |
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Happy Birthday Motorcyle Mama!!!
Lordy, Lordy, This Biker Chick Is Turning 40!
12/1/2010 - MISSION: To unite women who ride or want to ride motorcycles for recreation, education, mutual support, recognition, and to promote a positive image of WOMEN motorcyclists. [more] |
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Letter from Editor - 1st Year
Happy Anniversary Women of Salem County!!!
12/1/2010 - Wow!!! We have had a great year! The Women of Salem County is growing very fast. We currently have over 1,100 Facebook fans, we have featured 14 wonderful women and 3 terrific men, we have published 137 articles (wow!!!) and all in total, over $10,000.00 has been raised and donated in our name due to the efforts of Salem County's women in just under one year! [more] |
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Letting Wine Breathe
by Julianne & Scott Donnini
12/1/2010 - When people refer to wine “breathing”, what they are generally referring to is exposing it to oxygen. As wine is being made, stored and aged, oxygen (except in very small increments) is the enemy. [more] |
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Sexy, Sculpted Arms for the Holidays!
by Debbie Pettit, Lady Fitness Health Spa
12/1/2010 |
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The Sweet Tomato Story
by Dianna Buff
12/1/2010 - One of my earliest memories of living at home with my family during my childhood is of us having a huge garden and growing Big Boy Jersey tomatoes. [more] |
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The Week Before Christmas
by Lolae Joline Lambert
12/1/2010 - A new twist on an old poem - and once again, Lolae gives us some wonderful insight at the end! [more] |
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Travel Broads Your Horizons
by C and Bea Tours & Cruises
12/1/2010 - C and Bea recently took a mystery day trip to none other than Baltimore, Maryland where they did some neat exploring and found that this fascinating city has more to offer than just the Inner Harbor. [more] |
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Your Yoga To Do List
by Colleen Verton, Pink Lotus Yoga
12/1/2010 - Yoga is more then a physical practice done on a Yoga mat at home or in a studio. Yoga is also about finding ways in your daily life to relax and unwind. [more] |
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Inside This Issue
5 Things Before You Flip a Property
by William Bronchick, Esq.
12/1/2010 - Thinking about flipping a property? Make sure you do your homework before you buy! [more] |
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A Very Special Gift
by Clara Stevenson
12/1/2010 - Novelist & Children's Author, Clara Stevenson, believes the best gifts are those that come from the heart. [more] |
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Affordable Holiday Party for 20
by Dianna Buff, Sweet Tomatoes Cafe
12/1/2010 - Dianna Buff, owner of Sweet Tomatoes Cafe & Catering, gives ideas for holiday decorating and shares some of her recipes to help you plan a great holiday party. [more] |
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Are Your Decorations Organized?
by Valerie Lynn Cowan, Destination Organized LLC
12/1/2010 - Are your holiday decorations a jumbled mess? How about this year you get them organized so you won't have the same stress next year?!! [more] |
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Christmas is a Time for Love
by Amy Martin, LMT
12/1/2010 - Amy Martin, LMT shares some DIY massage techniques for some well-deserved holiday "self-pampering". [more] |
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Fido camera shy? Try these tips!
by Lori Levin, Soulful Studios
12/1/2010 - Lori Levin, owner of Soulful Studios Pet Portraits, shares some tips to get your pet's best side when photographing "Fido" for your Christmas greeting card. [more] |
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Go for the Sprinkles!!!
by jke marketing & communications
12/1/2010 - Do you have a boring elevator pitch that makes people's eyes glaze over? Jenny K. Engle gives you a few examples of how you can avoid the glaze and go for the sprinkles! [more] |
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Is your WEBSITE ready for xmas?
by Christine DeGraff, Websketching Web Design
12/1/2010 - Christine DeGraff, partner at Websketching Web Design, discusses the importance of ensuring that your business is professionally represented on the web during the holidays - or anytime. [more] |
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It's Time to Decorate
12/1/2010 - Here are some unique decorating ideas - Especially From Karen - so go forth and decorate!!! [more] |
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Jazzed for the Holidays
by Nicole Warner, Salon Nicole
12/1/2010 - Nicole Warner, owner of Salon Nicole in Woodstown NJ, will have you feeling and looking good this holiday season with her hair and makeup tips. [more] |
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Manage the Four C's of Fire Risks
by Carol Y. Reese, Henry D. Young Insurance.
12/2/2010 - Address the "four Cs" of winter fires: chimneys, candles, Christmas trees and children to reduce your risk of fire over the holidays. [more] |
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One IS the Loneliest Number!
by jke marketing & communications
12/1/2010 - If you truly want to succeed, you need to learn to work – and have fun -- with others. [more] |
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Recipe - Cake Fit for an Angel
submitted by Debbie Pettit
12/1/2010 |
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Roe's Healthy News
by Roe Melnicove
12/2/2010 - Moderation is always the key when it comes to ensuring healthy eating over the holidays. [more] |
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Surviving the Holidays
by Debbie Pettit, Lady Fitness Health Spa
12/1/2010 - Debbie Pettit, owner of Lady Fitness Health Spa says don't try to lose weight during the holidays. Instead, try to maintain your weight by balancing "party eating" with other meals. [more] |
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The Gift of Love
by Dawn Jeffers, Woodstown Presbyterian Church
12/1/2010 - Dawn Jeffers, Director of Youth Ministries at the Woodstown Presbyterian Church, reminds us about the true meaning of Christmas and encourages us to give the gift of love to family friends and strangers this Christmas. [more] |
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Winter Season Care of Plants
by Suzanne Van Sciver, Quinton Nursery
12/1/2010 - Suzanne Van Sciver of Quinton Nursery answers the frequently asked question "When should I cut back my plants?" [more] |
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Woodstown by Candlelight
by Trudi Hathaway
12/1/2010 - Trudi shares her list for getting her house on 74 North Main Street in Woodstown ready for the annual candlelight tour. [more] |
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Photo Credit: "Goose Natural" by Luke Ottinger
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