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Government Charges 4 Philadelphia Men with RICO

 

PHILADELPHIA—United States Attorney Zane David Memeger, FBI Special Agent-in- Charge George Venizelos, and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, today announced the unsealing of a second superseding indictment1 against Kaboni Savage, Robert Merritt, Steven Northington, and Kidada Savage, charging each with conspiring to participate in a long-term, large-scale violent drug trafficking enterprise that operated primarily in the North Philadelphia area from at least late 1997 to 2010 (“RICO” conspiracy). The second superseding indictment alleges that Kidada Savage participated in the plot to firebomb and murder the six members of federal witness Eugene Coleman’s family on October 9, 2004, while federal charges were pending against her brother Kaboni Savage, Steven Northington, and others. Killed in that fire were Coleman’s mother, Marcella Coleman (age 54); Coleman’s infant son, Damir Jenkins (15 months old); Marcella Coleman’s niece, Tameka Nash (age 34), and her daughter, Khadjah Nash (age 10); Marcella Coleman’s grandson Tahj Porchea (age 12); and nephew Sean Rodriguez (age 15). Kidada Savage was arrested today and will make an initial appearance in federal magistrate’s court tomorrow.

HILLARY'S GIFT TO ROME: LADY GAGA -cnbnews.net

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (photo) is quoted as saying that the State Department was "instrumental in sealing the deal" for Lady Gaga to appear at the June 11 Euro Pride concert in Rome. 

 

Catholic League president Bill Donohue responds as follows:

Group Overcomes Odds to Replenish Oyster Reefs -cnbnews.net

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WILMINGTON, Del. — Sea captains employed by the Delaware Bay Oyster Restoration Task Force are currently wrapping up efforts to replenish oyster reefs off Delaware and New Jersey.  This comes after the task force successfully raised $200,000 to continue its seven-year-old program.

 

 

According to past experience, these efforts will boost the economies of local bayshore communities by approximately $5 million over the coming years.  Rutgers University has estimated that past investments in shell planting have resulted in a return of at least $25 for every $1 invested in oyster restoration, and in some years much higher.  A report released by the University of Delaware in May notes that retailers and wholesalers paid almost $3.7 million for last year’s harvest alone.

Pennsylvania Deputy Shot, Killed - Officer.com

BERKS COUNTY, Pa. --

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A shootout in Berks County Wednesday night killed two people, including a sheriff's deputy.

Deputy Kyle Pagerly was shot while trying to serve a warrant in Albany Township, according to state police.

Pagerly was part of a task force looking for Matthew Connor. The 25-year-old ran into the woods. When police found him, Connor was armed with an AK-47 and opened fire, according to state police. He was killed in the exchange.

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Bishop Galante: Change can be difficult -cnbnews.net

 by Bishop Joseph Galante

Bishop of the Camden Diocese

We have been going through much change lately as we move to consolidate from 124 parishes to 70 in order to better serve six major pastoral priorities: the need for improved liturgy, lay ministry, the need for an increase in priestly vocations, developing outreach to young adults and youth, compassionate outreach to those who need assistance, and the desire to promote faith formation at all ages.

It has meant hard work, as pastors and lay people pull disparate communities together in service of the Gospel. Now the first fruits of those changes are beginning to emerge.

During these past few months, I have had the privilege, thanks to a series of deanery meetings held throughout the diocese, of listening to the stories of how our parishes are meeting our pastoral priorities.

Camden County Library System Has a Lot to Offer Kids -cnbnews.net

 

Start with a summer reading program that’s as diverse as its theme. 

 

VOORHEES, N.J. – June 23, 2011 –   ‘One World, Many Stories’ is the theme for the 2011 kids summer reading program and the series of program events planned for the summer reflects this diverse theme. Meanwhile the teen and ‘tween theme this year is ‘You Are Here’ that invites readers to explore both their inner world and the world around them.

John Paff: Four Gloucester City Officials Fined for Refusing to File FDS- cnbnews.net

The State Local Finance Board recently fined four Gloucester City officials $100 each for refusing to file the Financial Disclosure Statements (FDS) due on April 30, 2008.  The four officials who were fined are:

Ryan Murphy, Planning & Zoning Board
Jack Brandt, Planning & Zoning Board Alternate
Colleen Hagan, Library Board
Joanne B. Gurick, Library Board

I originally filed my complaint on September 11, 2009 against nineteen (19) Gloucester City officials for failing to file their FDS.

Regarding the legislature's passage of the State Budget...cnbnews.net

 

Press release (s) June 29, 2011

 

From Governor Christie’s press secretary:

 

“The Democratic budget passed today by the Senate and the Assembly is unconstitutional in its present form based on hundreds of millions of dollars in spending  that is unsupported by constitutionally certified revenue.   There is a lot for the Governor to study and review in order to make a determination as to whether the budget can be fixed and brought into balance to fulfill the state’s constitutional obligation.  At this time, the Governor can’t be certain if the remedy is the line item veto or whether he needs to consider sending it back to the Legislature.”

 

GREENWALD STATEMENT ON DEMOCRATIC BUDGET PROPOSAL

            (TRENTON) – Assembly Budget Chairman Lou Greenwald (D-Camden) made the following statement Wednesday on Democratic budget legislation (A-4200):

 “Thank you, Madam Speaker.

“Thank you to my budget committee colleagues…Vice-Chairman Schaer, Assembly members Burzichelli, Coutinho, Johnson, Pou, Quigley and Watson Coleman, Minority Budget Officer O’Scanlon, Assembly members Bucco, Chiusano and Webber…

Video: Gloucester City PBA Local 40 Carnival, Opening Night -cnbnews.net

  CNBNEWS.NET The Carnival being held in Gloucester City opened tonight, (June 29)  in front of Gloucester City High School, Rt. 130 and Market Street. The event is sponsored by the Gloucester City PBA #40. At the entrance to the midway is the dunk tank. Police Officer Keith O'Donnell pictured here in this video is one of several officers who have volunteered for the dunk tank.

Bigger rides are behind the school for the older kids.

The carnival  will continue through Saturday night, July 2.  Rides, games, food and fun. Midway by Lynam's Amusements.  Come out and show your support.  Proceeds go to a number of charities that are sponsored by PBA Local 40.

 

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CNBNEWS.NET SPORTS: RAUL PADRON SIGNED BY CLEVELAND INDIANS

 

The Riversharks Infielder is assigned to AA Akron Aeros 

The Riversharks announced today that Raul Padron has been signed by the Cleveland Indians and assigned to AA Akron Aeros.  Padron’s final at bat with the Riversharks was a game winning, walk off RBI Double.   He was third in the Atlantic League and leading the team in batting average (.335), was leading the team in on base percentage (.385), and was tied for the team lead in home runs (7). 

 “I love that the [Riversharks] gave me an opportunity.  Now I [got] signed and am going back to the minor league affiliates and my goal is to try as hard as I can to get to the Big Leagues” said Padron.

CNBNews. Net SPORTS : GAMECOCKS REPEAT!

 

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Last Updated - June 29, 2011 1:43 GMT

 

OMAHA, Neb. – We may be at a new home, 3 miles down 13th Street, but so much is still the same.

South Carolina is still the national champion.

When Ray Tanner arrived at South Carolina in 1997, it took until 2002 to reach Omaha and the College World Series.

Give schools a hand up, not a handoff | NJ.com

by Milton W. Hinton

The first thing to do in order to have an immediate impact on the kids in districts like Camden is to provide breakfast for students. I know that it is not the responsibility of the schools to take on social problems. But the fact remains that hungry first or second graders are not going to learn, listen or be reasonable in a classroom when they have had nothing to eat since the previous day’s school lunch. Inadequate nutrition’s effect on learning has been documented over and over again — and consistently ignored over and over again.

SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS TO BUY EAGLE POINT TANK FARM AND EAST BOSTON TERMINAL- cnbnews.net

 Philadelphia, June 29, 2011 – Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE: SXL) announced

today that it has reached an agreement with Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE: SUN) to purchase the

Eagle Point tank farm and related assets, located in Westville, N.J., for approximately

$100 million in deferred distribution units. Sunoco Logistics anticipates additional capital

spending of approximately $90 million to provide for operational flexibility and to meet

regulatory requirements.

Video: CARNIVAL OPENS TONIGHT IN GLOUCESTER CITY-cnbnews.net

 

CNBNEWS.NET The Gloucester City Carnival will open tonight (Wednesday) at the High School, Route 130 and Market Street. Earlier today workers were making the final preparations.  The event is sponsored by the Gloucester City PBA #40.

The carnival runs until Saturday night, July 2. Rides, games, food and fun. Midway by Lynam's Amusements. As an added attraction several police officers have volunteered for the "Dunk Tank". Here is your chance to take your "best shot" and not be arrested. At the same time you will be supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds go to a number of charities that are sponsored by PBA Local 40.

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Tom Kean: "Democrats Ignore the Law; Pass Unbalanced Budget" -cnbnews.net

Trenton— Following the Majority's passage of a budget out of balance by upwards of $700 million, Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R- Westfield) issued the following statement:

Poll-tested politics was the driving force behind the Majority's budget plan. How else could one explain the decision to ignore the law and submit a budget that was unbalanced from the minute it was introduced?

After 55 Years Sister Nora Foley Retires

By Anne Forline

Gloucester City News

  Sister Nora Foley was born the daughter of a farmer and homemaker in Killarney, Ireland.

  She grew up with her three brothers and two sisters on a 100-acre farm, where one of their daily chores was to milk the cows before walking two and half miles to school.

 

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  Sister Nora knew early in her life that the Lord was calling her. On August 28, 1952, she boarded a ship and left behind her homeland and a family that she loved dearly to come to an unknown country.

Save St. Mary Grammar School Committee Meeting Tonight at 8 PM -cnbnews.net

CNBNEWS.NET-The committee to Save St. Mary Grammar School, Gloucester City invite all those interested to attend tonight's Committee meeting, 8 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Monmouth Street at the railroad. The primary item on the agenda will be to calculate all money earned by fund raising and pledges to date. 

Committee member Jamie Hutchinson states, "We invite and encourage all to attend.  Anyone who has yet to make a pledge, but is still interested in doing so, will be able to do so at the meeting. Anyone with questions can feel free to email me at Jlhutch711@gmail.com "

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Catholic Star Herald - Father Killeen to retire; Msgr. Morgan to serve as pastor of St. Mary and St. Thomas More

Bishop Joseph A. Galante announces that Father John C. Killeen, pastor of St. Mary, Cherry Hill, will retire June 30.

Upon the retirement of Father Killeen at St. Mary’s, that parish will be clustered with neighboring St. Thomas More Church (both are located on Springdale Road in Cherry Hill). The parishes will remain independent, but will have one pastor, Msgr. Thomas J. Morgan.

Father Killeen, 75, has been pastor of St. Mary since 1983.

WHERE GAY MARRIAGE IS HEADED -cnbnews.net

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on where gay marriage is headed:

Whenever the American people have had a chance to approve gay marriage, they have rejected it. In the more than 30 states that have put this issue to a vote, homosexuals have never won. The only arenas they have been able to score a victory are in some state legislatures and courts. In other words, this is a classic case of the people vs. the elites. 

Update on June 28 Shooting in Gloucester City -cnbnews.net

 

(CNBNews.net)Gloucester City Police Chief George Berglund issued the following statement on the shooting that occurred last night, June 28, in north Gloucester City.

 

"The Gloucester City Police along with the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office is  currently investigating a shooting that took place last night at approximately 10:15pm on  June 28^th. The shooting occurred on the Collings road side of INDCO Chemical company near the loading dock.  The victim is a 22 year old male from Camden who suffered a gunshot wound through the back. 

 

"We have several  leads and are currently actively working on identifying the shooter.  We know that several males were involved and that the shooter is believed to be a short stocky Hispanic male wearing a black do rag.  He was with two other Hispanic males.  The actors all fled on foot.  If anyone saw anything in that area at that time please call the Detective Carl Depoder at 856-456-7797."   

 

 

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Empty Building on Broadway Will Be New Home of Gloucester Travel

By Linda Boker-Angelo

Gloucester City News

  Following a spirited discussion, members of the Gloucester City Planning Board approved preliminary plans for a second-story addition to a former gas station at Broadway and Middlesex Street, pending resolution of a sidewalk issue.

  The property, which had been in the City’s possession, was purchased by the owners of Gloucester Travel & Cruise, currently located across the street at 114 N. Broadway.

  Local attorney William Dilks, Esq., represented the applicants, who purchased the travel business in 2004.

  Dilks outlined co-owner Robert Booth’s plans to add a second floor apartment to the long-vacant building. Booth intends to move Gloucester Travel into one side of the first-floor retail space and then move himself into the proposed two-bedroom apartment. 

Gloucester City School Board Votes 5-3 Not To Renew Supt. Contract

By Anne Forline

Gloucester City News

   After going into executive session last week, the Gloucester City Board of Education (BOE) came back out and voted not to renew the contract of School Superintendent Paul Spaventa, which has one year remaining.

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  When the meeting was brought back to Public Session, a vote was taken concerning Spaventa.

  Voting no were Louisa Llewellyn, Ed Hubbs, Jackie Borger, Linda Bittmann and Mike Gillen, who attended as an alternate for the first time for Bruce Darrow, the Brooklawn representative.

  Voting yes were: Pat Hagan, Adam Baker and Kathy Hughes.

  Abstaining from the vote were Gina Levins and Bruce Marks.

  Reacting to the vote concerning the non-renewal of his contract, Mr. Spaventa said he was disappointed in the vote and thinks the staff is disappointed as well.

Breaking News: Another Shooting in Gloucester City; Victim in Critical Condition -cnbnews.net

(CNBNEWS.net) Gloucester City Police Officers responded to the 200 block of North Broadway last night for a report of a shooting.

According to police spokesman Lt. Brian Morrell at 10:26 pm officers responded to the 200 block of N. Broadway for a gunshot victim.   The victim, a 20 year old male from Camden City, stated that he had been robbed by three Hispanic males behind Independent Chemical on Essex Street.  The male was shot in the chest and taken to Cooper Hospital where he is in critical condition.  The victim was unable to identify any suspects, however, investigators are working on several leads in the case.

On May 1 there was another shooting in Gloucester City which occurred in the 300 block of Middlesex Street.  A suspect in that case was arrested by police.

In a exclusive interview with CNBNews Gloucester Police Chief George Berglund was asked to comment about this incident. “This is not indicative of everyday life in Gloucester City,” Berglund said. 

“I can not remember the last time we had a shooting. They happen everywhere and we are fortunate that we do not have many.  Unfortunately it puts an ugly spotlight on both the city and police department because of some scumbags. It is not fair to both the city and our department because we have far more decent residents than bad. It is just a small handful causing our issues."

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Pennacchio: "Democrats Holding Suburban School Aid Hostage" -cnbnews.net

 

Trenton— Senator Joe Pennacchio (R- Morris), a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, today called Democrat plans to tie school aid to an income tax increase "blatant, political posturing at the expense of suburban taxpayers":

High Speed Chase Begins in Woodbury Hts. Ends in Gloucester City -cnbnews.net

Tuesday, June 28

(CNBNEWS.NET) Monday evening around 10 pm there was an incident near Route 676 and Market Street, Gloucester City that involved several police departments.

 

A faithful reader of CNB sent the following Tip via email Monday at 10:30 pm.

 

“Hey Bill!  Something big is going on, any word what it is?  I was driving down Market, toward Mt Ephraim, the police have it closed off right at the entrance at Route 42 on Market Street. , I tried to go north on Rt. 130 towards Klemm Avenue at the rail road tracks.... and they had the street blocked off as well. Now I HEARD (and you know how Gloucester is) that there was a high speed chase on Rt 42 from Woodbury to the Market Street exit ramp in Gloucester City. The car flipped over the guardrail coming up the ramp and the guy got out and shot someone?  Now they are checking yards in the area... the last rumor that went around was that people were shooting up the town.”

 

According to the Gloucester County Times and several other news outlets the incident began in Woodbury Heights around 9 pm Monday on Park Avenue. 

 

John Stavoli, 52,  of the 600 unit block, was alerted by his son that a man was sitting in a car watching their property. Stavoli went outside and exchanged words with the man in the car. 

 

The unidentified man allegedly shot Stavoli once or twice. Authorities said Stavoli had a gunshot wound to the thigh and a finger. He was transported to Cooper Medical Center in Camden, where he was treated and released. The victim told authorities he did not know the suspect.

A Woodbury Heights police officer spotted the gunman standing by his car and ordered him to stop, but the man jumped behind the wheel and sped off, leading police on a chase around the borough. Eventually the man driving a car that was stolen earlier in Pennsylvania, headed north on Evergreen Avenue out of town. The chase continued onto Interstate 676, where the gunman crashed on a guard rail at Exit 1C in Gloucester City. The suspect fled on foot.

A search was continued until about 11:30 p.m.

The gunman is described as a white male in his 30s, 6-feet-tall, 180 pounds, wearing black shorts and a white tank top.

 

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Camden County Named Green Community by State | cnbnews.net

Camden County has been awarded a Green Community Grant from the State of New Jersey.  The Green Communities Grant is a cost-sharing grant that requires a 33.3% match of the total project amount by the recipient.
 
“We are proud that Camden County’s hard work has been recognized by the state,” said Freeholder Jeffrey L. Nash, liaison to the Camden County Division of Environmental Affairs.  “This is part of Camden County’s continued commitment to our environment.”

CNB.net Sports:MIKE LAMB SIGNED BY THE YANKEES

 

Camden’s Starting First Baseman Heads to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees  

CAMDEN, NJ: The Camden Riversharks announced Wednesday that first baseman Mike Lamb has been acquired by the New York Yankees organization.  Lamb was tied for second in the Atlantic League in hits (54), was fifth in on-base percentage (.418) and was tenth for batting average (.320).  

In his last 11 games he had 10 hits and three home runs which brought him to seven home runs for the year, tying him for the Riversharks lead.  He recently provided the team’s only offense in the 2-1 win over the Long Island Ducks on Monday, driving in the team’s only runs with a single and a double.    

Andrews Announces $700,000 in Federal Grants to Create Green Jobs in SJ- cnbnews

Winslow Township, NJ- Last Wednesday, Congressman Andrews, along with Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis and other House members, announced over $700,000 in federal grants to grow an estimated 175 green jobs in Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties.   These grants, issued under the Department of Labor’s Green Jobs Innovation Fund, will provide funding to the Finishing Trades Institute in Winslow Township.  The Institute will use the grant to train workers in green methods of painting, drywall finishing, and glazing. 

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With the help of this grant, the Finishing Trades Institute is creating a new Tri-Green Certificate Program aimed at educating people interested in either apprenticeships or improving their knowledge of sustainable business.  Those who complete the training will have access to hundreds of employers, community groups, and local Workforce Investment Boards that have

Holland PA. Boy Scout Supports Troops in Middle East -cnbnews.net

 

Nick Trivelis, of Holland PA. Bucks County, is working toward his Eagle Scout.  Nick is 17 years old and attends Council Rock High School South in Bucks County Pennsylvania.  He is in Boy Scout Troop #147, Bucks County.  

When Nick chose a project he wanted to make a difference.  He decided that supporting the men and women in Afghanistan would be the greatest way to show those who are in harms way, that they are not alone and that there is support back home.  Nicks exact words about his project were “I wanted my project to be unique and personal and bring the troops some entertainment and a distraction from the horrors of war”.  With that, Nick went on a quest and the results are huge. 

 

He reached out to the Yellow Ribbon Club.  When given suggestions, he began and completed one of the largest collections that ever took place for the Yellow Ribbon Club.  He collected items for care packages in big all out drives. He assembled the packages with the help of his troop.  He even raised money to help with the shipping costs.

 

This Tuesday, June 28^th at 5:30pm, Nick and helpers will be delivering 120 boxes to the Yellow Ribbon Club who will ship out his packages on Wednesday, June 29^th to all of the military men and women on their (YRC) shipping list.  This includes Army, Air Force, Marines, and Navy personnel.   Together, the YRC and Nick will tape up all of the boxes on site at the drop off location.  

The Yellow Ribbon Club would like to publicly thank Nick for his hard work. This is one young man who is making a huge difference in the lives some of our deployed military folks.

Audubon Celebration Committee Thank You - cnbnews.net

The ACC would like to express its immense gratitude for the hard work and support of the following individuals:

Craig Burgess
HughE Dillion
Ken and Rosann Endt
Glen Hare at Audubon Hardware
Eileen Lord
Robin Scardino
John and Michelle Scullan
Janelle Stefano
Kevin Urban
Chase and Jen Utley
Tina Van Osten at The Treehouse Coffee Shop
Tiffany Wilson

New Jersey Policy Perspective: Busting the Myth-cnbnews.net

As a matter of fact...

Busting the myth: The real numbers show N.J. is not the most overtaxed state in the nation   Tax Myth: New Jersey has the highest tax "burden" of any state in the nation.   Tax Fact:  When it comes to state and local government, people who live in Wyoming pay a greater percentage of their income to taxes than do people who live in New Jersey.   In The Sunday Star-Ledger, New Jersey Policy Perspective dispels some of the persistent myths about state and local taxes in New Jersey. Analyzing unaltered data from the U.S. Census and the U.S. Department of Commerce, NJPP shows that residents of seven other states, as well as the District of Columbia, devote a higher percentage of their personal income to state and local taxes than do those of us who live in New Jersey. The highest tax state, as it turns out, is actually Wyoming.   Read NJPP's entire Perspective piece here and check out our tax data tables here.

Update on Accident Victim Ken MacAdams -cnbnews.net

NOTE: Ken is now at home. 

(CNBNEWS.NET)Ken MacAdams, who was involved in a traffic accident on Sunday, remains in the Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia.  KenMac has been diagnosed with a fracture neck and a hair line fracture in his spine.  Ken is wearing a neck brace and has to stay immobile. Today he is to be fitted for a back brace.  

Patti Pryzwara who was driving the car, Ken was in the front passenger seat, told CNBNews earlier today, that she has aches and pain all over her body and has a number of contusions "Having to stay immobile is causing Ken a lot of anxiety. He can't watch TV because of the way the neck brace is fitted. Although he is in a lot of pain he still wants to come home."

The couple were  driving home from the shore when a vehicle ran a red light and broadsided  their car.  The accident occurred on Route 47 near Dennisville.

Ken is an active member of the Gloucester City Democrat Club, the Gloucester City Business Association, the Gloucester City PAL, the Gloucester City Schooner Committee, the Gloucester City Memorial AA  and the Brooklawn Wiffleball reunion.

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LOCUSON AND JOHN EARN FIRST WINS AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY -cnbnews.net

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (June 25, 2011) – On a beautiful summer evening at
Bridgeport Speedway, Carl Locuson earned his first victory in the
600cc Micro-Sprint class. In the 270cc Micro-Sprint race, Jonathan
John, of Gloucester City NJ  collected career win number one. Warren Stradley continued his winning ways by taking home the checkered flag in the 4-Cylinder Stock Car class.

In the 600cc Micro-Sprint main event, Carl Locuson took advantage of
his pole starting position and grabbed the lead with Chris Panczner
and Eric Brobst in tow. With six circuits completed in the 20-lap
race, Locuson was just beginning to stretch out his lead when the
yellow flag flew for Rick Stief who lost a wheel and came to a stop on
the outside of turn three. When action resumed, Locuson kept his lead
with Bob DeVault climbing into fourth after starting the race in
ninth.

South of South receives BigBelly cans | South Philly Review

By Alexis Abate

Posted Jun. 23, 2011

After the South of South Neighborhood Association raised the needed funds for two BigBelly trash cans, the City's Streets Department installed the receptacles at 23rd and Christian streets and 18th and Catharine streets two months ago.

Photo by Ryan Donnell

As pieces of paper and plastic bottles blow down the street with a gust of wind, it’s no wonder trash and litter have become two major neighborhood concerns. With an increase in recycling and the implementation of single streaming, improvements have been made, but more may be needed. 

When residents in the South of South Neighborhood Association catchment area, which spans the area from South Street to Washington Avenue and west of Broad Street, were surveyed last year, a vast percentage identified trash and litter as two challenges with about 70 percent requesting more trash and recycling receptacles, so

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ROBERT F. "BOB" McCAFFREY Jr. of West Deptford

ROBERT "BOB" F. JR. of West Deptford, NJ on June 15, 2011, aged 55 years. Beloved husband to Linda L. Devoted father of Kevin and Valerie. Loving son of Josephine (nee Pacholski) and the late Robert F. McCaffrey, Sr. Dear brother of Eileen (William) Gargano, Joan McCaffrey and Brian (Anna) McCaffrey.
Viewing Sunday 6:30 to 9 P.M. in the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury. Funeral Service Monday 10 A.M. in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 3rd and Highland, Westville, NJ. Interment Locustwood Cem., Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Linda L. McCaffrey for Kevin & Valerie's College Fund c/o Wells Fargo Bank, 583 Mantua Pike, Woodbury, NJ 08096. Tributes and memories may be shared at

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Pauline R. Boulden, of Gloucester City

 

BOULDEN

Pauline R.   

 

Surrounded by her loving family, on June 26, 2011. Age 83. (nee Tortorelli). Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 42 years to the late Albert C. Boulden. Loving and devoted mother of George, Kathleen (Kevin), Rosemary Farlow and Albert Jr. (special daughter–in-law Denise). Cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 13. Dear sister of Dominic Tortorelli Jr. and Anita Curcio. Predeceased by her siblings Joseph, Catherine and Ann. Also survived by her loving roommate and special friend Lillian. Pauline lived for her family. She enjoyed bingo and trips to the casinos. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her visitation of Friday morning from 11 AM to 12 Noon at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Catholic prayer service 12 Noon in the funeral home. Inurnment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association: 399 Market St., Phila., PA 19106. Please write in the memo: Pauline R. Boulden. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Pauline R. Boulden. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City.  Ph: 856-456-1142

 

Labor Department funding vet job training | The American Legion | cnbnews.net

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The American Legion - June 21, 2011

The Department of Labor (DoL) has announced it is funding 22 grants totaling more than $9 million to provide approximately 4,000 veterans with job training. The grants are being awarded under DoL's Veterans Workforce Investment Program. State and local workforce investment boards, local public agencies and non-profit organizations will receive the funding and will be given it for a second and third year, as long as they can demonstrate that their first-year funding was effective and adequately serving their geographic areas and population.

The Veterans Workforce Investment Program emphasizes training for veterans who are interested in "green" jobs that are currently available in the marketplace or expected to be soon. Such jobs include those related to energy efficiency and renewable energy, modern electric power development and clean vehicles. Grantees under this program coordinate their efforts with various local, state and federal social service providers.

Click here to view a list of grantees and award amounts. If the name of an organization appears more than once, it has more than one grant, each serving a different sub-population of veterans.

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Margaret P. Pachasa, age 92, of Piscataway

 

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Margaret    P.  

 

 

On June 25, 2011. Age 92. Of Piscataway. (nee Jenkins). Loving and cherished wife of 70 years to Howard Pachasa. Beloved mother of the late Howard J Pachasa (surviving wife Donna). Devoted grandmother of Megan E. Pachasa. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Margaret was being cared and comforted in the home of Donna and Megan and returned to Heaven to meet the Lord and her cherished son. Margaret and Howard just celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on May 28 with family and friends. She was a quiet, loving and elegant woman who was truly devoted to her family. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 pm at The Mundy Funeral Home: 142 Dunellen Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812. Service 6 pm in the funeral home officiated by Rev. J. Kenneth Mart. Cremation, Catholic Rite of Committal and Inurnment are private. Family strongly prefers in lieu of flowers donations to The Hospice of New Jersey: 100 Broadacres Drive, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. Condolences and sympathies may be e-mailed to www.mccannhealey.com under the online obituary of Margaret P. Pachasa. Funeral Arrangements and all inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

 

 

The Star Ledger Video: Sweeney on the Democrat's Budget

Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 6:55PM

Senate President Stephen Sweeney announced today Democrats are introducing their own budget for the governor, which includes a millionaires tax that will fund aid to school districts and seniors. (Video by Megan DeMarco / The Star-Ledger)

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Breaking News: Well-Known Gloucester City Businessman Ken MacAdams in Auto Accident; Condition Serious-cnbnews.net

 UPDATE Ken is now at home

 

 

(CNBNews.net) Ken MacAdams and his lady friend Patty Przywara were in an auto accident on Sunday around 5 pm. The couple were  driving home from the shore when a vehicle ran a red light and broadsided  their car.  Patty was driving, Ken was sitting in the passenger seat. The accident occurred on Route 47 near Dennisville.

 

MacAdams was air-lifted to Jefferson Hospital, in Philadelphia in serious condition. Patty’s condition is not as serious although she was injured. 

 

Ken is an active member of the Gloucester City Democrat Club, the Gloucester City Business Association, the Gloucester City PAL, the Gloucester City Schooner Committee, the Gloucester City Memorial AA  and the Brooklawn Wiffleball reunion.

 

The family is asking everyone to say a prayer for Ken and Pat. Further information will be announced when it becomes available.

 

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Dan Watson, CNBNews Columnist Succumbs; Vietnam War Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient

(CNBNEWS.NET) Daniel Christopher Watson, age 61, a proud citizen of Gloucester City, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, June 26, 2011. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last two years of his life.

Photo: Dan and Dawn Watson

Dan is survived by his wife of 21 years, Dawn Watson; his loving step-children, Dana Lionetti, who resides in Gloucester City, and Dino Lionetti, who resides in Philadelphia, his three sisters, his brother, his many friends, and his beloved best friend, Steve Healey.

His writing for CNBNEWS.NET (The Fantasy Football Fanatic) was a source of real enjoyment in his busy life. He looked forward to sharing his tips and stats with readers near and far.

Dan's trips with his buddies are legendary.

He was employed at SunGard Recovery in Philadelphia. He loved his job and his co-workers, who had a benefit for him last October.

Dan served in the Air Force and did two tours of duty in Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart for his efforts, there. He was an active member of the Democrat Club of Gloucester City.

Dan and his wife moved to Gloucester City from Voorhees, less than two years ago, “to make a difference” in the community. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer two months after their arrival.

Dan loved the Dallas Cowboys, Jack Daniels, the color black, all types of music, and the Phillies. He treated his step-children like friends and his pets like children. He sent his wife to college and supported her through her transition from cleaning lady to office worker to small business owner and never once dropped the ball. His cool exterior kept his family grounded and secure as detailed in a painting his wife made for him, called The KiteMaster, which shows Dan sitting on the ground holding the strings of a kite while his wife and stepchildren float about overhead.

A memorial service will be held at St Mary’s church in Gloucester City on Friday, July 1, 2011 at 11 AM. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers, please send a live plant to the home at 700 Market Street, Gloucester City, as a living memorial to be placed in the courtyard that Dan designed for his family to enjoy.

Funeral services were private under the direction of the Etherington Funeral Home, 700 Powell Street, Gloucester City NJ.

Catholic Star Herald - Father Romano named vocation director

Thursday, 23 June 2011 13:57

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Bishop Joseph A. Galante has named Father Michael M. Romano as director of vocations for the Diocese of Camden, effective July 1.

Father Romao, 29, currently serves as parochial vicar, Incarnation, Mantua, and chaplain at Paul VI High School, Haddon Township. With his new appointment, he will continue at Paul VI. He will be in residence at St. Mary, Cherry Hill.

Father Romano was born in Marlton and attended the University of Scranton, Scranton, Pa., and the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome.

He was ordained June 23, 2007, in St. Teresa Church, Runnemede.

He served as parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish, Sea Isle City, and is currently a member of the Committee for the Continuing Education and Spiritual Formation of Priests.

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TIPS AND SNIPPETS: You Are Invited; OPRA Lawsuit; The Nanny State; Million $$ Bonds; Goodbye Dan -cnbnews.net

By Bill Cleary

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THE CARNIVAL IS COMING! The Gloucester City PBA #40 is sponsoring a Carnival from Wednesday, June 29 through Saturday, July 2 at the Gloucester City High School, Route 130 and Market Street. Rides, games, food and fun. Midway by Lynam’s Amusements. As an added attraction several police officers have volunteered for the “Dunk Tank”.  Here is your chance to take your “best shot” and not be arrested. At the same time you will be supporting a worthy cause. 

 

 FOLLOWUP ON COURT CASE- Regarding the OPRA lawsuit filed against the City of Gloucester City, Gloucester City Housing Authority (GCHA) and the Gloucester City School Board earlier this year by John Schmidt and Mike Waters. CNBNews contacted attorney Walter Lauers who represented the two activists to see if the court awarded him his legal fees.  

Weekly Basket: Popping the Gas Balloon -cnbnews.net

Volume XVI No. 25: June 24, 2011

Momentum is a powerful legislative force -- once a bill starts swirling the bowl, it's only a matter of time before it goes down. More than a dozen lawmakers have recently withdrawntheir co-sponsorship of the subsidy laden NAT GAS Act - a bill designed to bolster the natural gas industry by lavishing it with taxpayer cash. The bill still has scores of co-sponsors, but it is clearly taking on water.

Hunting and Fishing: Suvey Says!; NRA NEWS - cnbnews.net

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Marlton Circle elimination project reaches major milestone -cnbnews.net

 

 Route 73 overpass  fully opened to traffic over Route 70 in Evesham

(Trenton)-  The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)  announced that the 
70-year-old Marlton Circle, where routes 73 and 70 intersect in Evesham Township,  has been re-engineered and replaced with an overpass and ramps to improve traffic flow and safety. 

Route 73’s four travel lanes – two in each direction – now rise above and over Route 70’s four lanes.  The two Route 73 southbound lanes on the overpass will be opened to traffic for the first time tonight.  The Route 73 northbound lanes were opened in March.

ATF Announces Up to $5,000 Reward for Information on Concord Chemical Arson -- cnbnews.net

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On June 19, 2011, at approximately 5:15 a.m., a fire was reported at the former Concord Chemical Company on Federal Street.  Camden's fire departments responded to the scene and subsequently suppressed the large structure fire.  ATF's

From the Governors Office: NJ Leads the Way -cnbnews.net

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Warrior Thunder Motorcycle Run | -cnbnews.net

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Begin Date:		09-17-2011
End Date:		09-17-2011
Start Time:		11:30 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Summary:

September 17, 2011. A charity motorcycle ride to support the Wounded Warrior Project. Sponsored by the Warrior Thunder Foundation. Registration 9:30-11:15. KSU at 11:30

Full Description:

September 17, 2011 – 2nd Annual Benefit hosted by the Warrior Thunder Foundation supporting our combat wounded warfighters.

All proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project®.

Video: The Grand Hotel- Take A Glass Together! -cnbnews.net

  I love this scene from the 1990 Broadway play The Grand Hotel.  The two dancers/singers are Brent Barrett and Michael Jeter.

Jeter, died in 2003 from AIDS at the age of 50, dances as though he is floating on air. His woebegone look, extreme flexibility, and high enery led Tommy Tune to cast him in the off-Broadway play, Cloud 9, and again on Broadway in the memorable role in the musical Grand Hotel, for which he won a Tony Award in 1990.