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Gloucester City-B-Ball Team from many years ago

 

GLOUCESTER CITY- Memories from the past……Steubings Appliance Basketball Team year would be around 1955.

Pictured (bottom row) from left unknown, Bart Rettew, Joe Battersby, Jan Ferry, John Rowand.

Standing-Coach unknown? Anzide, Rick Gonzales, unknown, Rocky Gianvito, unknown, unknown, unknown.

If you have any information about the photo, such as the names of those unknown, email BillGCN@verizon.net

Photo provided by Joe Battersby

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Rider’s Ringgold Rookie of Week

Men’s College Basketball

LAWRENCEVILLE—Rider University freshman Mike Ringgold was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week for all games played the final week of 2007.

A 6’7”, 200 pound forward, Ringgold (Philadelphia, Pa./Roman Catholic) made seven of nine field goal attempts at Drexel Friday night in his collegiate debut in his hometown, compiling 14 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Trailing 21-16, Rider went on a 21-8 run, six points by Ringgold, to take a 37-29 lead and led 37-30 at the half. Ringgold’s dunk gave Rider a 47-39 lead, his basket gave Rider a 53-47 lead and his final basket cut the Drexel lead to 64-60 in the 73-66 loss.

For the season Ringgold is averaging 7.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

Rider (8-5, 1-1 MAAC) hosts Marist Friday and Canisius Sunday in a pair of MAAC games.

-RU-

ClearysNoteBook: A Look Back at 2007 'Cheers and Jeers' Columns

Jiglu: ClearysNoteBook: Bill's Cheers and Jeers for the Year 2007

CHEERS AND JEERS by William E. Cleary  Jeer To corrupt politicians in the State of New Jersey. Since 2002 the US Attorney's Office has charged 108 public officials with corruption offenses. Ethics reform in New Jersey...............

Bill Keebler, "The Hoagie King of Gloucester City", owner of Keeblers Cafe

KEEBLER William B. "Bill",

Age 86, of Bellmawr, departed this life on December 26, 2007, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill leaves to mourn his memory his loving wife Katherine (nee Mills); four children: Bonnie Pontonio (Mike), Walter Keebler(MaryAnn), William B. Keebler, Jr. (Eileen) and Carolyn Ferritti (William); his eleven grandchildren: Kathleen Reid (Tim), Hugh West, Jr., (Kim), Jennifer Briglia (Anthony), Michael Pontonio, Jr., Christine Gralnick (David), Daniel Pontonio, Colleen Kurz (Daniel), Cynthia Concordia (Mark), Walter Keebler, Jr., William Keebler, III (Laurie) and Steven Keebler (Jami) and twelve great grandchildren.

Bill was a World War II veteran serving in the South Pacific Campaign with the United States Navy, earning the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign and the World War II Victory medals. Bill owned and operated Keebler's Café along with his wife in Gloucester City for many years, retiring from 1978. He was famous for his hoagies and was often called "the Hoagie King of Gloucester City."

After retiring Bill went back to work for M'Kor Shalom Synagogue in Cherry Hill as the senior maintenance man, finally retiring in 1995.

Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing from 8:30 to 10:30am Wednesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am at Annunuciation BVM Church, Bellmawr.
Interment Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Charity of the donor's choice. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com.

Publication date: 12/30/07

 

Frank Romano, Bellmawr Police Officer for 37 years

ROMANO, PROSPER FRANK

On December 29, 2007, of Pittsgrove, NJ, formerly of Bellmawr, born August 28, 1928.
Beloved husband of Barbara Ann (nee Betham). Son of the late Rocco and Mary Romano. Brother of Josephine Yiller and the late Rocco Romano. Loving father of Rocco (Sadie), Rita Fezzuoglio (Danny), John (Audrey) and Tina Tyszka. Dear grandfather of Gina Pierce, and John, Lisa, Maria, Anthony, Nicholas and Angela Romano. Also survived by nieces and nephews and in-laws.
Frank was on the Bellmawr Police Department for 37 years, retiring in 1985 as the 1st Captain on the force. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. A true family man with a big heart, he loved his holidays, Sunday pasta din-ners and spending time with his grandchildren. A great husband, friend, father and grandfather, Frank, and his ever smiling face, will be dearly missed by all.
There will be a viewing Wednesday evening from 6pm to 9pm and Thursday morning from 9:15am to 10:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am Thursday at Mary, Mother of the Church, Bell-mawr. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bell-mawr. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Frank's memory to the charity of the donor's choice. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@ GardnerFuneralHome. com.

Jean Blaszko, age 86, of Mt. Ephraim

BLASZKO, JEAN
On December 27, 2007, (nee Gasiorowski), age 86. Wife of the late Gregory of Mt. Ephraim, formerly of Camden, NJ. Dear mother of George (Maryann) of Collingswood, Judith Falconiero of Marlton and Barbara Witkowski (Stanley) of Mt. Ephraim, sister of Tessie Jackson of Maine. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Viewing Wednesday from 7 to 9PM and Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at The PREDPELSKI FUNERAL HOME, 983 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ.
Donations to St. Joseph Church Restoration Fund, 1010 Liberty St., Camden, NJ 08104 in her name would be appreciated.
www.predpelski.com.

Agnes Bradshaw, of Gloucester City, services Thursday

BRADSHAW, AGNES E.
On December 30, 2007, (nee Keller), age 85 years, of Sicklerville and formerly of Gloucester City.

Beloved wife of the late Frank R. Bradshaw. Loving mother of Diane C. Newcome of Robbins-ville, Janet A. Kaczorowski and her husband Al of Sickler-ville and the late Jerry B. Bradshaw. Also survived by 2 sisters Emma Hoffman, Tresa Hoffman, the late Edith Stotz, 7 grandchildren Diana, Janet, Jaclyn, Kerri, Amy, Staci, the late Jeffrey and 8 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to her Religious Service on Thursday, 10:00 a.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel at New St. Mary's Cemetery, 515 W. Browning Rd, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, 800 Jessup Rd., Suite 808, Thorofare, NJ 08086. Arrangements by The EVOY-BANASZ FUNERAL HOME, Haddon Heights

Blue Line: Deptford Police Office remains on critical list

December 31, 2007

Web site keeps tabs on Deptford officer's recovery
Cherry Hill Courier Post - Cherry Hill,NJ,USA

Wurst, a Deptford High School and Rowan University graduate, collided with an SUV driven by a 19-year-old Gloucester County Institute of Technology student, ...
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ClearysNoteBook Top Stories of 2007 (continued)

July 2007

Plans for a new pub-style family restaurant on Burlington Street are underway.  Shawn Nachurski and David McDonough, owners of Bridges Real Estate, L.L.C., appeared before the Gloucester City Planning Board last week with plans to transform the former go-go bar known as Billy's Place into an Irish pub-style family restaurant.  Nachurski outlined plans to renovate and expand the building at 157 Burlington Street, which was built in the 1800s. 

Teens are Skinny Dipping in Brooklawn In the past few weeks, I have that been aware that people, during the early morning hours, were using my backyard pool. Oh, and by the way moms and dads, the girls were naked.

In memory of some of Gloucester City's local heroes, the Mayor's Advisory Committee will study the feasibility of renaming some streets currently named for New Jersey counties.   Thus, Gloucester City veterans who died fighting for freedom in Korea, Vietnam and Iraq will forever be remembered in the City. The article mentioned that the Mayor's Advisory Committee was conducting a feasibility study. "Nothing will be done until the study is completed."

On July 30^th on Federal Street in Pennsauken the Extreme Makeover team and local builder, J. S. Hovnanian & Sons, Inc. along with hundreds of trade contractors built a home in less than 100 hours.  This home was completed with the utmost speed and quality to help a family from Camden, the Marerro's.  The family moved in Monday and is doing well. Gloucester City Councilman Nicholas Marchese is a Site Development Manager with J.S. Hovnanian and was a part of the building of this home. 

At Thursday night's Gloucester City Little League meeting Tom Gurick  presented a $25,000 grant to representatives of the organization to be used to enhance the facilities at the field on Johnson Blvd. Tom, a former Camden County Freeholder and Gloucester City Councilman, was instrumental in obtaining the monies for the League  through the Camden County Board Of Chosen Freeholders.

Rock and Roll Celebration-Saturday, July 14th ,was a festive celebration at the intersection of Broadway and Market Street, as more than 1,000 people acknowledged Gloucester City as the "birthplace of rock and roll."   And, they partied and listened to some great music.   "This is a great day for Gloucester City," said Dennis and Tammy Galligan, owners of Jack's Twin Bar, who spearheaded the celebration.

Legendary Track and Field Coach Jack Pyrah of Gloucester City passed away on July 19, 2007 at the age of 88. Pyrah's association with Villanova lasted until his death though his formal retirement occurred in 1991. He helped lead Villanova to 4 NCAA Championships and 8 IC4A Championships. During his tenure there, the track and field team developed many world-class athletes including 17 Olympians. Pyrah's accolades include his recent admission into the U.S Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame, the placement of his name on the Wall of Fame at Villanova University, and the naming of the Jack Pyrah Invitational Indoor Meet at the University.

"Welcome to Gloucester City" signs are being placed at all the entrances to Gloucester City. The first sign went up today (July 18) at the Rt. 42 and Market Street off ramp. In all seven signs will be erected by the contractor hired to do the job, Astro Outdoor Advertising of Glassboro. The cost for each is $1,759 for a total of $12,313.

The Gloucester City Board of Education at Tuesday meeting, voted to offer Paul Spaventa the position of Superintendent over Gloucester High School Principal Jack Don. The vote was made after two Board of Education members (Bruce Darrow and Bruce Marks) were notified they would not be entitled to vote as they had relatives working in the school district. Dr. Stansky will leave January 1, 2008; her salary approximately $175,000.

Bill's Point of View-Recently I asked Mayor Bill James, who took control of Gloucester City's government in January, what has been happening in his first six months in office?  He read off a long rundown of projects that he along with council members Jay Brophy, Bill Hagan, Nick Marchese, Elsie Loebell, Jean Kaye, and Rocky Kormann have been working on over that period of time. The list contains some 58 items in all. I might not always agree with those who have been in charge of our City; but I continue to admire the members who serve on council, the school board, and other bodies for stepping up to the plate and trying. 

A multi-alarm fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at the Sunoco refinery in West Deptford. The huge storage tank was filled with xylene, a chemical used to make gasoline. Nearby residents were warned to stay inside while huge clouds of black smoke billowed into the sky.

For the first time in its 55 year history, Mount Ephraim has won a District 14 Little League championship. Wade Geis had 11 strikeouts and Mike McHugh came in to get the save as the senior all star team beat Gloucester City, 7 to 4, at a game played under the lights at the Johnson Boulevard Fields on Thursday, July 12.

Nick DePietropolo fired a five-inning no-hitter and had five strikeouts as Gloucester reached the championship round of the District 14 Senior Little League Baseball Tournament with a 10-0 victory over Blackwood. Gloucester will host unbeaten Mt. Ephraim at 7 p.m. Thursday. A Mt. Ephraim win clinches the district championship. A Gloucester win forces a deciding game Friday at Gloucester. Matt Gorman sparked the Gloucester offense with three hits while DePietropolo, Sean Curran and Jake Kaighn each had two.

Gloucester City's Junior Little League (13 & 14 year old) won the District 14 Championship tonight defeating Audubon 13 - 7. Dan  Vivieros and Joe Collins each provided home runs and Gloucester's Paul Walters was the winning pitcher.

BINGHAMTON-- Maybe the STOP-DWI World Youth Classic should be renamed the Camden County Invitational. The county, located in South New Jersey, enjoyed a fine week in the 26th annual American Legion baseball tournament, culminating in Sunday's title showdown in which Gibbsboro defeated Brooklawn, 8-4, at Conlon Field to win its first STOP-DWI World Youth Classic title.

Mother of the Three Slack Girls Who Died in the July 4th Fire Says Thank-You. Some of the donations sent to the family of the three girls lost in the 2002 fire were used to build Angels Playground and the Fallen Firemen's Monument in Gloucester City.

August 2007

Parking violations against Gloucester City Employee are dismissed. The case was heard in Brooklawn before Judge Jeffrey Karl instead of Gloucester City because of a possible conflict of interest. On Wednesday, August 29, Brooklawn Court Administrator, Karen Ryan said the Judge dismissed all eight tickets. The reason for dismissal; there are three employees from the City's Housing/Building Code Office who drive the vehicle that was ticketed, and the Judge did not know who parked the vehicle in the No Parking zone on those eight occasions.

Mount Ephraim Police Chief Edward C. Dobleman announced that the department is implementing a new program to the borough.  The program is called "Street Smart Is Street Safe" and will help protect our school children, school crossing guards, and the citizens of our community.  Residents and business owners will be able to contact the police to help with this quest.

Mount Ephraim Man Charged with Attempted Murder-Acting Camden County Prosecutor James P. Lynch and Mount Ephraim Police Chief Edward C. Dobleman report that Borough resident David J. Hiller, a 66 year old man, is in Mount Ephraim Police Department custody and is being charged with one count of Attempted Murder which is a crime of the first degree, two counts of Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose and one count of Aggravated Assault.

Mayor's Advisory Committee Releases report on Feral Cat problems- These areas are the areas that we as a community need to focus on to decrease the feral cat problem that faces the city of Gloucester City. Crescent Home Trailer Park, Harley Avenue, 900 block of Cherry Street, Jersey Avenue, behind Vincent's Mansion House, King Street along Holt Cargo, and Morris Court Apartments.

The old Sports Corner Bar, at 4^th and Jersey Avenue Gloucester City is being demolished to make way for a restaurant. The bar has been closed for nearly 20 years and soon the building will be non-existent. JK Venture Enterprises, LLC, the current property owners, have been working diligently to demolish and clean up the site in order to get it ready for their newest endeavor. A family style restaurant.

Gloucester City-August 30th at 1835 hours the Gloucester City Police Department executed a search warrant at 935 Jersey Avenue.  Once inside police recovered nine (9) suspected marijuana plants, which were being grown in the rear yard of the residence.  Also recovered were additional quantities of marijuana and prescription medication from inside of the residence, as well as, numerous forms of drug paraphernalia.   U.S. currency in the amount of $3,500 was also seized.

Life on Broadway by Albert Countryman-Commerce Bank may soon open up a branch at Broadway and Cumberland Street in Gloucester City – site of the former Dooley's tavern. During the recent caucus meeting, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the sale.   This is great news for Broadway, and Gloucester City. Although there is much more work to be done, the new bank will fill a major hole in the City's retail corridor.

Gloucester City has moved the German ship anchor that had been located at the old Coast Guard Base on King Street for years. It is now positioned near the entrance of the City Marina at the intersection of King Street and Jersey Avenue.

Mount Holly Superintendent Paul Spaventa was hired by the Gloucester City school district, a low-income, Abbott school system, as the new superintendent. He will start as assistant superintendent of the 2,200-student district in November and begin as superintendent in January.

September 2007

Mt. Ephraim-MEMORIAL RECEIVES BIG CHECK – The Jim Sylvester & John West Sr. Memorial Monument Fund received a check for $11,000 from the Mount Ephraim Rotary Club and the Mount Ephraim Fire Department from this year's Golf Outing Fundraiser.

Audubon Applebee's donates to Sylvester and West Memorial Monument. Over $500 donated.

 

Robert Dornbach, has been missing now for 21 months. On November 27, 2005, he had left his home around 7 p.m. Robert asked his sister-in-law Rachael to order pizza and he would be back in 20 minutes. Joanne Humerick his mother states, "I am offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to my son's return."I will never stop looking for him. I'll never be at peace. If you could only feel the emptiness in my heart, then you'll know how desperate I am to find him. "If anyone has any information about my son Bobby, please call the Gloucester City Police at 856-456-0900."

 

Parties who failed to Monitor Sites Face DEP Fines- Named in the list are 39 properties in Burlington County; 47 in Camden County (included are The Pop Corn Factory and The Rug Factory sites in Gloucester City) and 22 properties in Gloucester County.

GHS Retires No.19...  Lions Win Game With 19 Seconds on the Clock --Gloucester High School retired the football jersey #19 worn by Marc Ryan when he played football at the school. Marine Corporal Ryan, whose life was cut short by an improvised explosive device almost three years ago, will have his number 19 football jersey retired this Saturday during the Gloucester-Penns Grove football game. Speaking of Gloucester High Philadelphia television NBC Channel 10 was featured school of the week.

 

CAMDEN-Three men and a three-year-old child were shot in a running gun battle on North 25th Street here Friday.

Gloucester City. According to the small print in the Legal Notice that appeared in Tuesday's Courier Post, Comcast is proposing to open a new office to be located at the Audubon Crossings Shopping Center, Black Horse Pike and Nicholson Road, Audubon.

Gloucester City's Shamrock Festival a huge success.  September 15^th was a beautiful day to celebrate the Irish with great friends, great music and great refreshments.

A reliable source informed The Notebook Sunday night that Robert Kephart, the individual who stole approximately $7500 from the annual Gloucester City Softball Marathon has pleaded guilty to all charges.  According to the source, Kephart, age 35, of South Third Street agreed to make full restitution.

The September monthly meeting of the Mount Ephraim Board of Commissioners began with a proclamation declaring September 3, 2007 as John H. Covely Day in Mount Ephraim.  Mr. Covely was born in Mount Ephraim on September 3, 1922, is a lifelong resident, graduated from Mount Ephraim Elementary School, graduated from Audubon High School, Served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps (European Theatre) where he earned the rank of Sergeant; Helped found the M.E.P.R.I. First Aid Squad and served as their first Captain of the organization.

 

OCTOBER 2007

BROOKLAWN-An Alice Costello school student was removed from the school after he told another student he made up a list of names of classmates he wanted to harm. Included on the list was the name of a teacher.  The incident occurred on Thursday, October 25.

BROOKLAWN-“We will have police officers on patrol in unmarked cars and on bicycles in the parks and near the gazebos," Mayor John Soubasis said at last week's Borough Council meeting.   "I feel sorry for the parents when we catch those responsible for graffiti in those areas," he said.   "We will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law," Soubasis emphasized.

Bill’s Point of View …..What is happening? News outlets are reporting that a Rowan University sophomore, Donald Farrell, 19, died this morning of injuries he suffered during a brief, brutal beating by four unidentified men. Police said when they found the victim he was so badly beaten he was laying in a pool of blood. He was rushed to the hospital but died several hours later.

GLOUCESTER CITY--The Gloucester Catholic High School Alumni Association has awarded more than 35 scholarships to members of the Class of 2011.These students and their families will be honored at the Annual GCHS Alumni Communion Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Gloucester High-Our Cardiac Kids Win Again-It may appear as though you have been here before but after all this is our 2007 Lion's football team, our "Cardiac Kids"...Once again the game came down to the final 30 seconds.  Why should we expect anything less from our gang before walking off with a rain soaked 13 - 6 win against an underrated Salem football team.

Former Gloucester City volunteer fireman Robert Kephart, 35, was sentenced to five years probation by a superior court judge in Camden last week. The judge ordered he make full-restitution of $7,128 within five years. Kephart pled guilty to stealing the money from the Gloucester City Fire Department's Softball Marathon fundraising account.

The Gloucester City Police Detective Bureau is investigating an attempted abduction which occurred on Friday, October 19 at 7:33 p.m.  The incident happened at the intersection of Burlington and Hudson Streets. According to a spokesperson for the police department, the suspect grabbed the victim by the hair and attempted to force her to come with him.  The victim struggled and the suspect fled on foot northbound on Burlington Street.

Mt. Ephraim-Large Turnout for This Year's Heroes to Hero 5K Run/Walk- On Saturday, October 13 many residents from Gloucester City joined residents over in Mount Ephraim along with neighboring communities along with runners and walkers from neighboring states and countries that joined firefighters, family, and friends to participate in the Heroes to Hero 5K Run/Walk from Mount Ephraim Fire Department to Gloucester City Fire Headquarters.

FMBA Union Protest During Heroes to Hero Memorial Run- Members of Gloucester City Firefighter's and Superior Fire Officers Association F.M.B.A.'s Local No. 51/251, stood near the intersection of Johnson Blvd and Hudson Street back by the Little League outfield on Saturday morning wearing T-shirts that read "Fire Fighters Lives Priceless NOT in Gloucester City, Everything Has a Price Tag."

Warning! Cutbacks are Possible in St. Mary's Parish/Headcount on Sunday-"Sad to say, the present situation here in St. Mary's is not  impressive," Father Curran, pastor

Paid Firefighters and Their Supporters Berate Gloucester City Mayor & Council -But, it was not until the public was invited to comment that the main reason for the firefighters' attendance came forth.   At issue was Council's concern about the "spiraling" cost of overtime with-in the City Fire Department, which reached a year-long high of more than $50,000 in the month of August alone, Councilman Nick Marchese said.   In contrast, the firefighters and family members pointed out the inherent dangers of having a "manpower shortage" in fighting fires safely.   Steve Skipton, who has lived in Gloucester City all his life, asked Mayor James for a clarification of "how many firefighters would be on duty" if his house were on fire.

 Gloucester City police are looking for three gunmen in a home invasion on Division Street that occurred earlier today, Monday. The incident was reported about 1 a.m., police said.No injuries were reported. The suspects escaped on foot and police said the investigation is continuing.

Today, Monday, Gloucester City Police reported a man was stabbed Sunday afternoon around 5:15 PM in the 100 unit block of South Burlington Street.A spokesperson for the Police Department said the incident was a domestic dispute and as such the department is limited in what can be released.

Camden City NJ-The black granite slab, etched with the boxer's picture and statistics, was unveiled during a ceremony on Saturday, when several proclamations were read, including one that declared October 6 Jersey Joe Walcott Day.

 

New Jersey: Bears putting off hibernation

Source The Daily Record 

December 30, 2007

Many New Jersey bears seem to be staying up later than usual this winter.

Pregnant sows have to den-up to have their cubs in January, but as long as there's abundant food available, other bears sometimes stay awake, unlike groundhogs and chipmunks, two true hibernators. Black bears generally go into a deep sleep during the coldest months, but aren't as out of consciousness as real hibernators.

Just about every week, there are new photos of bears, some taken by trail cameras, others by hunters, on newjerseyhunter.com. There's even one sleeping on a bait pile in Hopatcong. Check the site, click in "bear" and scroll down to see them.

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Coast Guard: The Most Dramatic Video Rescues of 2007 *

Coast Guard Releases the Top Ten Rescue Videos of 2007 Posted: 28 Dec 2007 10:29 AM CST PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Coast Guard Headquarters released a video compilation of the services most dramatic rescues of 2007.These harrowing rescues confirm the critical lifesaving role performed by the Coast Guard in service to our nation. Since 1790, the Coast Guard has saved more than one million lives, and it continues to execute this mission [...]

Marie Virginia Thomas, lifelong resident of Brooklawn; Services on Thursday

Marie Virginia Thomas, (nee Fruncillo) of Brooklawn went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2007. She was 82. Marie was born in Philadelphia, PA and was a longtime resident of Brooklawn.

Loving wife of 64 years to Anthony J. Thomas. Beloved mother of Kathleen Vaux (Stephen)of Little Egg Harbor, Donna M. Firlein (Fran) of Westville, Dee MacAdams(Thomas) of Brooklawn and Christine Dwight (Don)of Woodbury Heights. Dee is the owner of Erin's Gardens in Gloucester City

Devoted grandmother of 9 (Ryan, Brett, Bryan, Toni, Shane, Colin, Erin, Samantha, Kyle).

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her visitation on Thursday 11 am to 1 pm at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Phone: 856-456-1142. Catholic Service 1 pm in the funeral home

Marie loved her animals so to honor her in lieu of flowers donations to Furrever Friends: P.O. Box 141, Woodbury, NJ 08096.  Please write Marie V. Thomas in memo of check. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Marie Virginia Thomas.  

Private Funeral Services held for James Seltzer, 22, of Deptford

James  Seltzer, 22 of Deptford, N.J. on December 24, 2007.

Beloved son of James Seltzer and step-son of Karyn (Brown) Seltzer of North Carolina. Loving grandson of Bertha Dugan. Dear nephew of Steven Seltzer and Linda Burrow. Step-brother of Justin and Colin Emerle.

Private Services were held on Thursday Dec. 27, 2007 under the direction of the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, Woodbury.

J.J. will be sadly missed by his father, family and friends.

Bill Connelly, formerly of Brooklawn, Gloucester Catholic Graduate, Founder of Colonial Wallcovering

Bill Connelly went home to be with our Lord on Dec. 19, 2007.

Born on April 24, 1940 in Brooklawn, N.J., he raised his family in West Deptford, N.J., until he retired to Naples, Florida in 1991.

Survivors are his wife of 49 years, Elaine; his four children, Janet, Shellie, Bill, Norman; his eight grandchildren and his brother Norman.

Bill was the founder of Colonial Wallcovering, a lifetime member of the Colonial Manor Fire Association and a member of the American Legion # 135 in Florida.

Bill¹s love of life and the beauty he saw in God¹s nature took his adventurous spirit camping, canoeing, fishing, hunting, boating and on motorcycle trips.

Family and friends are invited to share in the celebration of Bill¹s life at a memorial service on Jan. 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. to be held at the Southwood Baptist Church (11 Griscom Avenue, Woodbury).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society (800) ACS-2345). Published in the Gloucester County Times on 12/30/2007.

College Wrestling: Rider 11th of 50 at Midlands

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS—The Broncs are competing this weekend at the 45^th Annual Midlands Wrestling Tournament, hosted by Northwestern University, with three wrestlers in the semi-finals and three in the consolation wrestle backs.

Senior Don Fisch (Williamstown, N.J./Delsea), the eighth seed at 149, will face the fifth seed, Jake Patacsil of Purdue in the semi-finals Sunday. Fisch defeated Grant Paswall of Illinois 7-3 in the quarter-finals. Fisch defeated Matt Cusick of Virginia Tech 3-0 in the round of 16. Fisch won a major decision (14-0) in the first round over Chris Szabolcs of Air Force and defeated Ashtin Primus of Missouri 7-2 in the second round.

Senior T.J. Morrison (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cedar Cliff), the fourth seed at 197, will face the top seed, Josh Glenn of American, in the semi-finals Sunday. Morrison defeated the fifth seed, Matt Koz of Tennessee-Chatanooga 3-1 in the quarter-finals. T. J. Morrison defeated CAA-foe Jon Oplinger of Drexel 3-1 in the round of 16 after defeating Alec Bonander of Luther 7-4 in the first round.

Junior 165 Jason Lapham (West Chazy, N.Y./Beekmantown) will face the fifth seed, Jon Reader of Iowa State in the semi-finals Sunday. In the quarter-finals Lapham defeated the eighth seed, Tim Palmer of Wisconsin-LaCrosse 3-1. Lapham defeated Benjamin Hoover of Nebraska 8-7 in the round of 16. Lapham received a first-round bye before defeating TH Leet of Iowa 4-2.  

Junior Doug Umbehauer (Shamong, N.J./Lenape) won 7-1 in the consolations against Brendan Faust of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and will now face Josh Edmonson of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Umbehauer lost 3-1 in sudden victory to Phil Keddy of in the round of 16. The sixth seed at 184, Umbehauer received a first round bye before defeating Dave Sullivan of Pittsburgh 9-2.

Sophomore 174 Mike Miller (Wilmington, Del./Brandywine) was pinned (4:20) by the sixth seed, Jay Borschel of Iowa in the round of 16. Miller received a first round bye before defeating Mitch Artist of Iowa State 11-7, and will now compete in the consolations against Ryan Smith of Great Falls.

Junior Ed Bordas (Montgomery, N.Y./Valley Central) defeated Mike Sprigg of Army 7-4 in the consolations, and will now face Dustin Bauman of Northern Iowa. Bordas received a first round bye before losing 17-4 to the eighth seed, Nik Fekete of Hawk Wrestling Club.

Sophomore Rob Morrison (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cedar Cliff) lost 5-4 in the 157 pound consolations to Clint Arlis of Illinois. Rob Morrison lost 7-4 in the first round to Emanual Brooks of Missouri.

In the 141 pound consolations, sophomore Fred Rodgers (Perkiomenville, Pa./Boyertown) lost 5-3 to Michael Bonora of Rhode Island. Rodgers lost 4-2 to Nick Shumate of Southern Illinois in the first round.

In the 133 pound consolations, junior Zac Cunliffe (Farmingdale, N.J./Howell) will face Steve Siokos of Harper. After a first round bye Cunliffe lost 9-0 to the #2 seed, Jim Kennedy of Illinois.

In the consolations sophomore 125 Tommy Lorenzo (West Orange) defaulted to Andrew Taylor of Dubuque. Lorenzo was pinned (1:28) by TJ Wunnicke of Northern Illinois in the first round.

The Broncs placed a best-ever 13^th at Midlands last year, with Umbehauer finishing runner-up and T.J. Morrison placing fifth.

-RU-

Richard Unis, age 63, of Gibbstown, formerly of Audubon

UNIS, RICHARD J. SR.
On December 26, 2007, age 63 years, of Gibbstown, and formerly of Audubon. Beloved husband of the late Virgie M. (Cherokee) (nee Byrd). Loving father of Ray, Debbie Connell, Lone Wolf, Sheila Unis, Richard Jr. and Lisa Holland. Also survived by his mother IsabelAllen, 1 sister Sheila Murchell, 28 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends of the family may call Monday, 10-11:00am at the EVOY-BANASZFUNERAL HOME, 129 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights where a Religious Service will be celebrated at 11:00am. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.

Photo Album: GHS 51 Audubon 28

photos by Bruce Darrow
AUDUBON- Gloucester High got their first win of the season today against Audubon High. Lions Brett Darrow high scorer with 16 points and teammate Brandon Blackiston followed with 10 points.

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Eleanor Radlinger, 63, of Brooklawn; Employed by Macy's Security Dept. for 26 years

RADLINGER, ELEANOR C.

On December 26, 2007,(nee Kubala), of Brooklawn, NJ, age 63.
She is the beloved wife of Jack Radlinger and loving mother of Walter Robert Radlinger (Paula), Cherrie Hammer (Donald) and Lisa Radlinger. Her dear grandchildren Kevin, AJ and Jack, brothers Edward (Fran) and John (Ruth) Kubala, sister-in law Shirley Watson, brother-in law Kenneth Radlinger (Sandy) and many dear nieces and nephews also survive her.
Eleanor was employed in the Security Dept. of Macy's in Cherry Hill for over 26 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet Monday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Powell St. in Gloucester City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 401 Community Rd., Brooklawn, NJ. Interment will follow at Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ. There is no evening viewing.

Gloucester City: December's Breakfast Club Meeting

By Lois Lane, gossip columnist for ClearysNoteBook

The Gloucester City Breakfast Club had a huge turnout for their December 29 meeting held at the Dining Car Depot, Monmouth Street at the Railroad.  Some thirty-nine men were in attendance.

Hank Miller won the prize for coming the longest distance. The former Gloucester resident, who writes the column When East Meets West for ClearysNoteBook, flew in from his home in Kitakyushu City, Japan just for the breakfast.

Photo: Welcoming Hank, left, with a warm handshake is Rick Gonzales (click on photo to enlarge).

  Winning second place was former Gloucesterite Jack Bowe, who traveled from St. Louis Missouri to see his friends. Third was Bill Wibby Yeager who drove from Dover, Delaware.  Fourth and Fifth Place goes to Butch Shaffer (Cape May) and Ron Raube (Mays Landing). The winners each received a second cup of coffee at no charge plus all the water they could drink.

El Presidente Chas Pitzo (photo left, click to enlarge) announced that Bill Cleary has resigned as treasurer and Jack Heiser volunteered to take his place.   Pitzo gave a treasury report stating there was $400 in the account. Photo: El Presidente  giving giving shows t

Speaking of Cleary he was the winner of the 50-50 this month.   Since he was chosen to pick the stub out of the bucket some members thought he shouldn't be eligible to win.  The executive board held an emergency meeting and ruled he could keep the prize ($19.02) as long as he picked up the tab for everyone's breakfast.  Needless to say when it came time to pay the check Cleary was no where to be found.

Photo: Some members act a little peculiar when they forget to take their med's. For example: Butch Shaffer, left and Joe Boulden.

Click on photo to enlarge

Besides those already mentioned others in attendance included: Sam Chew, Frank Grandizio, Tom and Bud Wrigley, John Lang, Joe Boulden, Bob Bevan, Frank Cipolone, Bob Sliwa, Jack Persichetti, Ron Middleton, Joe DiGiacomo, Earl Kaighn, Walt Hall, Stu Rechard, Tom Moody and John Zdon. 

Also, Gary Marcucci, John Hindsley, Joe Raube, Rick Gonzales, Jim and Harry Blymer,  Mike Bowe,  Joe Miller, Chalie Tourtual,  Harry Walker, Tom ChooChoo Murphy.

The next meeting, Saturday, January 26 at 9 AM.  To become a member you must be a male, be able to eat breakfast and enjoy laughing.  Also you need to know the answer to this question……where was the Charles Street Stadium located?  Just in case you need a hint it was somewhere in Gloucester City.

Note: If you  would like to  receive an email each month to remind you of the breakfast send your name and email address to BillGCN@verizon.net. 

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Margaret H. Heyne, 91, of Mt. Ephraim; 1st Presbyterian Church parishioner

(nee Horner) On December 27, 2007, age 91. of Mt. Ephraim, NJ.
Beloved wife of the late Harold Heyne. Devoted mother of Lynn and son-in-law Tom Spina of Somerdale, NJ and the late Stephen Heyne. Loving grandmother of Elizabeth and Brian Spina. Dear sister-in-law of Elizabeth Horner of Cape May. Special friend of Dorothy Spina of Glassboro and John Gasparon of Mt. Ephraim. Also many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Heyne was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Haddon Heights, NJ. She loved to travel, bowl, participate in church groups, good cook, great apple pies. She also enjoyed knitting & crocheting. Margaret will always be remembered as kind, lovely, compassionate and loving.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing Monday from 9:30am to 10:45am at the First Presbyterian Church 28 7th Ave. Haddon Heights, NJ 08035. Funeral Service Monday 11am at the Church.

Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Merry Muckers Katrina Relief Team payable to First Presbyterian Church at the above address in Margaret's memory.
Arrangements by MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL HOME 856-931-1628
 

Rider University 45, Princeton University 42

Women’s College Basketball

LAWRENCEVILLE—All is forgotten when you make the winning shot. Shaking off an 0-7 shooting effort in the first 37 minutes of the game, Rider sophomore Amanda Sepulveda (Perth Amboy/Hun School) made a three-point field goal at the buzzer to give Rider a victory over Princeton Saturday afternoon.  “I am proud of the kids for the way they fought,” said head coach Lynn Milligan.  “It wasn’t a pretty game by any means but we talk about it everyday, how you battle and battle and play strong defense so that you have the opportunity to win close games.”

Sepulveda scored seven of Rider’s final nine points of the game and finished with seven points making three of her last four field-goals while adding seven rebounds (four offensive) and four assists in 34 minutes of action.

“It’s very important to have a player like Amanda that has that much confidence,” said junior Shaunice Parker (Waldorf, Md./West Lake) who compiled her sixth career ‘double-double’ with a team-high 12 points and a game-high 14 rebounds.  “This is going to help us push into the new year and will also send a message that we aren’t the same Rider team as the last few seasons.”  Parker also had three blocks and four steals in 30 minutes of action.

“If you work hard and put yourselves in situations to win games, good things will happen,” Milligan said.  “Everyone wants the ball in the final minute and you can’t say that about a lot of teams, let along very many players.  We don’t really have a player that isn’t afraid to shoot with the game on the line and that gives us so many options. After missing the shot at Rice, that shows me how tough of a kid that Amanda is.”  Rider lost by one at the C-USA power Owls 66-65 on December 20.

“The kid made a big shot,” said Princeton head coach Courtney Banghart.  “We had to work hard for all of our shots and we didn’t make them [Rider] work as hard for theirs.”

“Amanda had the option of going or looking for Janele [Henderson] since we only needed a two,” Milligan said about the winning play. “Janele was open but Amanda took the shot and it went in.  At Rice last week, Janele wasn’t open and Amanda had to go to the basket and the shot was blocked.  We’ll take today’s result.  With the way Amanda struggled and having the shot blocked at the end of the Rice game, a lot of kids would have passed the ball off but Amanda wanted the ball and wanted to take the shot.”

“I wanted to take the shot again,” Sepulveda said.  “I saw Janele was covered so I just threw the shot up and it went in.  I was given a little bit of space and I knew if I could get the shot off, it had a chance to go in.  That’s the biggest shot of my career.  It was exciting.  You need that confidence level.  You learn from every situation that you face and I learned from the Rice game and all of the other close games that we’ve had this season.”

With the score tied at 40, Bronc sophomore Tammy Meyers (Willingboro) made a lay up with 29 seconds left before Princeton senior Meg Cowher hit a jumper at the top of the key with 7.8 seconds left for the sixth and final tie of the game, setting Sepulveda’s winning shot.  Cower finished with a game-high 24 points and a team-high nine rebounds with Meyers adding 11 points and four rebounds. 

“Cowher is a terrific player,” Milligan said.  “She is difficult to stop because she is very fundamental with her foot work.  You know how she is going to score and we didn’t do a very good job stopping her but we did make her work for everything she got. And we stopped everyone else from scoring their averages.”

Sepulveda’s offensive rebound and lay up with 52 seconds left gave Rider a 40-38 lead.

Rider led 38-33 before Princeton went on a 7-2 run to tie the score at 40-40 with 40 seconds left.

The Broncs led 32-17 before the visiting Tigers went on a 13-2 run, eight points by Cower, to cut the lead to 34-30 with 4:12 remaining. “It was nerve racking that we started turning the ball over and they started making shots,” Parker said.  “But coach told us that the game is never over until the final horn goes off and we were ready from what we did in practice for these tight situations, what to do if they score and what to do if the game is tied.  We just had to stick with the system but it was nerve racking.  Amanda’s final shot was awesome.”

Rider (5-7) out-scored Princeton (3-11) 14-4 to start the second half, five points by Meyers, to take a 32-17 lead with 12 minutes left.

Trailing 9-8, Rider went on an 8-0 run, six by Parker, to take a 16-9 lead and Rider led 18-13 at the half.

“Shaunice is working at her game every day,” Milligan said.  “She is getting better and better and when she sets her mind to it, I don’t know if there is a better rebounder around.”

Rider has now won eight of the 25 all-time meetings with its Mercer County rival.  The Tigers defeated the Broncs by 29 last season in Jadwin Gym, scoring 47 points in the first half.

Princeton has lost five straight games.

“To hold a quality team like Princeton to 42 points is amazing,” Milligan added.  “For us to have five wins going into the new year, I am very proud of that.  After playing a one-point loss, overtime win and one-point loss, it was nice to reap the rewards today and get another win.  A solid defensive effort is your main stay and gets you through games where you struggle offensively.”

This is the second time this season that the Broncs have held a team in the 40’s with Rider defeating Monmouth 59-46 on November 9 and is the best defensive effort for Rider since holding Niagara to 41 points in a 73-41 win on January 10, 1999 in Alumni Gym.

“The defensive effort was great today,” Parker added.  “Holding Princeton to 13 points in the first half gave us the opportunity to win the game and just like Coach Milligan said, ‘a strong defensive effort will keep you in every game’.”

“It feels great that we are earning respect with the way we play,” Sepulveda added.  “After struggling last season, this feels really good.  We focused on ball pressure and tried to limit what the other players besides Cowher could do.”  Cowher had 57 percent of Princeton’s scoring in the game.

Also for Rider, freshman Shannon Ferguson (Fort Washington, Pa./Upper Dublin) had 10 rebounds, seven on the offensive end to go along with four points in 32 minutes of action.  “Shannon gave us a spark with the two offensive rebound put backs,” Milligan said.  “When you are struggling as a team, the hustle plays are what are going to keep you in the game and with 18 offensive rebounds, we hustled on the offensive glass.  We work very hard on not being spectators and going after each rebound hard.”

The Broncs host ACC power Virginia on Wednesday, January 2 at 7:00pm in Alumni Gym.  “Virginia is pretty good,” said Milligan.  “So this is a good spring board in the respect that I don’t have to keep telling the team that it will happen, good things will come with hard work. They all witnessed how hard work creates opportunities for you as a team and with this being a local rivalry, this was a big win.”

Entering the game, the Broncs had suffered seven losses, all by single digits, including two one-point heartbreakers but were able to give Princeton its fifth single-digit loss of the season.  “It feels good to finally be on the cheering side and not on the side walking off the floor with your head down,” Sepulveda added.  “This definitely will give us momentum heading into 2008.”

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Brute Sunshine Open: TCNJ THREE CHAMPS AND THREE RUNNERS-UP

Lakeland, FL… The College of New Jersey wrestling team wrapped action on Saturday at the 2007
Brute Sunshine Open at the Lakeland Convention Center. After two days of competition in the non-
team scored event, TCNJ produced three champions, three runners-up, a fourth place finisher
and a sixth place finisher. Defending event champion, Augsburg College (MN) produced only two
champions, while Delaware Valley College also had three champions at the event. The
21-team competition featured four of the nation’s top ten ranked teams in Division III, including
No. 1 ranked Augsburg College (MN), #4 Heidelberg College (O), #6 Delaware Valley College and
the #8 ranked Lions of TCNJ.

Capturing the championship at their respective weight classes for the Lions were freshman Justin Bonitatis (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill East) at 165 pounds, junior Greg Osgoodby (Waldwick, NJ/Waldwick) at 174 pounds as well as sophomore Dan DiColo (Budd Lake, NJ/Mt. Olive) at 157.

TCNJ’s second place finishes were earned by junior Al Wonesh (Columbus, NJ/Northern Burlington) at 165 pounds, freshman Kyle Kinchen (Jackson, NJ/Jackson) at 125 pounds, and senior heavyweight Steve Carbone (Cranford, NJ/Cranford), while rookie John Barnett (Oak Ridge, NJ/Jefferson Township) took fourth at 149 pounds and junior Jon Biango (Waldwick, NJ/Waldwick) picked up a sixth place in the 165 pounds weight class.

Bonitatis was a perfect 5-0 for the tournament with a pin in the second round, while DiColo added a 4-0 performance for the weekend. Osgoodby also was 4-0 with a technical fall win and a major decision, while Kinchen and Wonesh both went 3-1 for the tournament. Carbone picked up a 4-1 record for the event as TCNJ had another impressive tournament showing.

Girls High School Hoops: Eastern Too Much for the Rams*

 

Rams go down fighting

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By Lindsay Stetson GLOUCESTER CITY After losing by 40-some points in a scrimmage earlier this year, the Gloucester Catholic High School girls basketball ...

Boys High School Hoops: Rams Win GCHS Holiday Tournament*

Posted on Sat, Dec. 29, 2007

Source www.philly.com

Mike Calzonetti went home with the MVP award, but Gloucester Catholic needed Terence McPeak's two foul shots with 10 seconds left to lock up its own holiday boys' basketball tournament with a 49-46 win over Eastern last night.

The Rams (5-1) built an eight-point lead after three quarters before holding off Eastern's (4-2) comeback bid, which was led by Bobby Harris (18 points).

Calzonetti had 17 points in the final, and finished the two-game event with 35 total points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.

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Debra Budesa age 49, of Deptford, Services on Monday

(nee Brancato), on December 26, 2007, of Deptford. Age 49.

Beloved wife of William. Devoted mother of Joseph and his fiancé Gracia of Deptford, Candice Kennedy and her husband Daniel of Glassboro and Andrea and her boyfriend David of Deptford. Dear sister of Thomas Brancato and his wife Kathy. Niece of Anne DiPatri and her husband Dick. Aunt of Danielle, Samantha and Meredith and four nephews. Also survived by mother-in-law Margaret Budesa, sisters-in-law Donette, Colleen and Rosemary and brothers-in-law Warren and Mike. Loving daughter of the late Salvatore and Joan Brancato.

There will be visitation from 9:30 to 11:30am Monday morning at Most Holy Redeemer RC Church, 1219 Delsea Drive, Westville Grove. Funeral Mass 11:30am in church. Entombment New St. Mary's Mausoleum, Bellmawr. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Debra's memory to the American CancerSociety, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

WHEN EAST MEETS WEST: New Years in Japan

By Hank F.Miller Jr.

New Year's is the most significant holiday in Japan. On the morning of January 1, family members exchange formal greetings and have o-toso, or spiced sake, o-zoni soup containing rice cakes, and a variety of special New Year's dishes. Parents give their children o-toshidama, or New Year's money gifts. Then they enjoy reading New Year's greeting postcards which are sent by family members or friends, and are usually delivered around noon.

Quite a few people pay the New Year's first visit to a shrine or temple to pray for coming good fortune.

In years gone by, Japanese children used to often fly beautifully decorated kites and or play battledore and shuttlecock and Japanese card games, but nowadays we don't see kids doing things like that as often as we used to Children today seem to prefer playing soccer and home video games. These traditional customers are disappearing by degrees and that sad to see.

 

A MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

With Warm Regards From Kitakyushu City, Japan

Hank F. Miller Jr & Family

Game Wardens Fall in the Line of Duty

source lonestaroutdoorsnews.com

Written by TPW   Thursday, 27 December 2007

While at the academy, Hurst shared his knowledge about waterfowl with fellow cadets and taught duck identification techniques. On March 17, Hurst’s 34th birthday, he was killed while attempting to apprehend a suspected poacher. The Justin Hurst WMA becomes the fourth wildlife area in Texas dedicated to a fallen game warden.

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BRUTE SUNSHINE OPEN SEMIFINALS: TCNJ Still Alive

December 28, 2007 Media Release

Lakeland, FL… The College of New Jersey wrestling team opened action on Friday at the 2007 Brute Sunshine Open at the Lakeland Convention Center. After one day of competition in the two-day non-team scored event, TCNJ proudly boasts eight wrestlers alive in the semifinals.

The 21-team competition features four of the nation’s top ten ranked teams in Division III, including No. 1 ranked Augsburg College (MN), #4 Heidelberg College (O), #6 Delaware Valley College and the #8 ranked Lions of TCNJ.

TCNJ’s junior Al Wonesh (Columbus, NJ/Northern Burlington) put the Lions in good standing after day one after he pulled the upset of the day off, besting the top seeded grappler at this weight and the tournament’s defending champion to advance in the 165 pound weight class.

At 157 pounds, Jon Biango (Waldwick, NJ/Waldwick) added a victory over second seeded    to move on at his weight class.

Among the other Lions alive in the semifinals of their respective weight classes are freshman Kyle Kinchen (Jackson, NJ/Jackson) at 125 pounds, rookie John Barnett (Oak Ridge, NJ/Jefferson Township) at 149 pounds, Dan DiColo (Budd Lake, NJ/Mt. Olive) at 157.
Ranked No. 10 in Division III at 165 pounds, freshman Justin Bonitatis (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill East) remains in the winners’ bracket as well for the Lions, while junior Greg Osgoodby (Waldwick, NJ/Waldwick) is competing for TCNJ at 174 pounds and senior heavyweight Steve Carbone (Cranford, NJ/Cranford) is also alive for the Lions.

Robert A Jones, Well Known Municipal Accountant and Auditor Succumbs at the age of 72

Robert A. Jones, age 72 died on December 26, 2007. A graduate of Clayton High School in 1953, he attended Washington College and received his degree from Temple University in 1968.
Bob was an Army Veteran serving from 1958-1960. He owned and operated Robert A. Jones Inc. Accountants in Pitman and formerly of Camden.

He was Auditor for the City of Camden from 1976-1996. Bob was a licensed Registered Municipal Accountant and Public School Accountant who audited many municipalities and school districts. Bob was a member of the Registered Municipal Accountants Assn. of NJ and the NJ Public Accountants Association. He was also a member of the Pitman United Methodist Church where he served on the Finance Committee and was an Usher. He was also an avid golfer.

Survived by his wife of 50 years Mary Jane (nee Wright), son Robert Harlan (Paula) Jones of Chalfont, Pa., daughter Mary Ellen (Steven) Taylor of Mantua, grandchildren Kristina Jones, Matthew Taylor, Alyssa Jones, Evan Taylor, brother Everett G., Jr. of Pennsville and sister Doris (Arthur) Kleinfelder of Port Jefferson, NY.

Friends may call Friday 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 to 10:45 a.m. in the Pitman United Methodist Church, Broadway and Lambs Rd., Pitman. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment Manahath Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Pitman United Methodist Church Rebuilding Fund, PO Box 7, Pitman, NJ 08071.

Arrangements by the KELLEY FUNERAL HOME, Pitman.

Skip Mamounis, age 60 of Haddon Hts., Sunday School Teacher & Webelo Leader

MAMOUNIS, GLENN G. (SKIP)
On December 24, 2007, age 60 years, of Haddon Heights.
Beloved husband of Josie A. (nee Johnson). Loving father of Kyle J. at home, George of Newfield and Lisa Bercute of Sewell. Also survived by two sisters, Donna M. Ruth of Ewan, Rosann Boggs of Gaithersburg, MD, four grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and great nephews, a godson John Pole and his special cousin Amigo Jim Payne.
Skip was a Sales Consultant with White Valley Memorials in Berlin, and was a former soccer coach, Webelo leader and Sunday School Teacher in Haddon Heights. He also was an excellent host to the Johansson family of Sweden. The family would also like to extend a special thanks to the Haddon Heights Police Dept. and the Haddon Heights Ambulance Squad.
Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to his Religious Service Saturday 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, 7th and Garden St., Haddon Heights, NJ 08035. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the American Diabetes Assoc., 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, or the First United Methodist Church at the above address. Arrangements by the EVOY-BANASZ FUNERAL HOME, Haddon Heights