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Like many small businesses, Andrea Rizzuto’s one-woman operation, the Churchtown Book & Gift Shoppe in Pennsville, didn’t have a prayer when COVID-19 crippled commerce in early 2020. The Salem County store reopened for a short time after the lockdown and even conducted a GoFundMe campaign to try to stay afloat. But, ultimately the book shop was forced to close permanently. However, Rizzuto views the abrupt end to her 32-year business endeavor as a blessing in disguise. “I’d still be working if it wasn’t for that lousy virus, but the Lord knew I needed to have time for other things,” said the 7…