Gloucester County residents receive military nods

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SEAMAN SCOTT J. SCARPINATO has graduated from the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May. Seaman Scarpinato will be stationed on the Coast Guard Cutter Blackberry on Oak Island, N.C. Formerly of Franklinville, Seaman Scarpinato is the son of Victor and Diane Scarpinato and brother of Niki. He is a 2003 graduate of Woodstown High School.

AIR NATIONAL GUARD AIRMAN 1ST CLASS DAVID J. HEITMAN has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heitman of Sewell, Heitman is a 1998 graduate of Clearview Regional High School, Mullica Hill and received a bachelor\’s degree in 2004 from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona.

AIR FORCE AIRMAN STEPHEN J. HOLLINGSWORTH has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Son of Joseph Hollingsworth of Sewell and Donna Hollingsworth of Pennsylvania, he is a 2005 graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School.

QM3 ERIC STETSER received the prestigious Blue Jacket of the Year Award for 2006.

A Quarter Master Third Class, Eric is the son of Ed and Rachel Stetser of Mantua. He graduated from Clearview Regional High School in 2004 and was part of the DEP (Delayed Entry Program) in 2003-2004.

He graduated from boot camp at Great Lakes, Ill. in 2004 and was assigned to the USS Donald Cook DDG75 November 2004 in Norfolk, Va. In September 2005 he was deployed to the Persian Gulf, returning in March 2006.

He was deployed to the Mediterranean on May 19 to serve for six months and is due back in Norfolk on Nov. 19.

AIR FORCE AIRMAN 1ST CLASS ADRIAN T. TOMKUS has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Tomkus is the son of Erna Zolkov of Mullica Hill. He earned distinction as an honor graduate. The airman graduated in 2001 from Kingsway Regional High School and received a bachelor\’s degree in 2005 from Rowan University.

AIR FORCE AIRMAN VINCENT M. PARSONS has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Son of Migdalia Garcia of Newfield and nephew of Isreal Garcia of Vineland, Parsons is a 2004 graduate of Vineland High School.

AIR FORCE AIRMAN STEVEN C. DEMORA JR. has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Son of Cathy Demora of Paulsboro, Demora is a 2006 graduate of Paulsboro High School.

AIR FORCE AIRMAN LAMAR M. CURTIS has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Son of Lawrence Curtis of Woolwich, Curtis is a 2005 graduate of Kingsway Regional High School.

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HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

Q: I\’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that\’s it… don\’t waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that\’s like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a 

Nap.   
 

Q:
Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.  

 


Q:
Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
A:
No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!  

 
Q:
How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.  

 
Q:
What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can\’t think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain…Good!  

 
Q:
Aren\’t fried foods bad for you?

A: YOU\’RE NOT LISTENING!!! … Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they\’re permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?  

 
Q:
Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger! You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.   


Q:
Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!! It\’s the best feel-good food around!   


Q:
Is swimming well for your figure?

A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.  

 

Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?

A: Hey! \’Round\’ is a shape!  


Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.

And remember: \”Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways – martini in one hand – chocolate in the other – body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming \”WOO HOO, What a Ride!\”  

 

SUBMITTED BY BRUCE DARROW 

 

 

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