SJH FOUNDATION HOSTS 6th ANNUAL FASHION SHOW AND FAIR

VINELAND, NJ, Oct. 25, 2007 – The South Jersey Healthcare (SJH) Foundation hosted its sixth annual Fashion Show and Fair at Centerton Country Club in Pittsgrove. Over 400 people from throughout the region attended the event helping to raise over $40,000in support of SJH. Century Savings Bank was the presenting sponsor of this year’s show and proceeds benefit the SJH Foundation.

“This Fashion Show has become a fall highlight for both the Foundation and the South Jersey region,” said Carolyn Heckman, Executive Director of the SJH Foundation.“It is only through the generous support of our sponsors, like Century Savings Bank, that we can continue to hold events like this that are fun for both the community and participants while contributing to the healthcare needs of our region.”

Guests in attendance had the opportunity to enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and shopping prior to the show. Over 30 area businesses took part in the Fashion Fair with displays of various merchandise and services. Shoppers browsed vendors’ tables for items including beauty supplies, house wares, jewelry, accessories, chocolates, wines and more. Guests also had the opportunity to win door prizes and enter a 50/50 drawing.

Lynn Crescenzo, owner of Utopia Salon & Day Spa and vice-chair of the SJH Auxiliary choreographed and emceed the event. Featured clothiers for this year’s show includedTAHARI, Caché, Salvatore Ferragamo, Juvante Formal Wear, Brian’s Famous Furs & Leathers, Rissy Roo’s, rue21, The Dress Shop at Mullica Hill, Lane Bryant, The Men’s Wearhouse, Alanna’s Fabulous Fun Fashion, Boscov’s, Kohl’s and Rienzi Bridal Salon.

Models that participated in the show were chosen at a Model Search on September 8, held at Lakeside Middle School in Millville.Representatives from the Barbizon Modeling Agency and the Model Management Agency selected the models for the event.More than 50 local men and women were selected to model the clothes and accessories presented during the fashion show. The modeling agencies may even ask finalists to sign future modeling contracts.

Century Savings Bank has been a leader in community banking since 1865 as a Mutual Savings Bank with locations in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties. Century Savings Bank offers South Jersey residents Community Banking Plus through the combination of traditional banking products including checking, savings, investment accounts and personal and commercial loans, with the latest in banking technology including online banking, online bill-pay and 24-hour telephone banking services.For more information, visit www.centurysb.com.