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NEWARK, NJ—Two members of an alleged drug trafficking ring based in Elizabeth, New Jersey and operating throughout the Northeast and Puerto Rico made their initial court appearances today, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
Nelson Yordan, a/k/a Carlos, 27, of Waterbury, Connecticut, and Michael Rosario, 28, of Hagerstown, Maryland, were both charged by complaint with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. They made their initial appearances today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Falk in Newark federal court.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has joined forces with Sigma Gamma Rho, one of the nation's largest African American sororities, to help build awareness of career possibilities in science, technology, and engineering among girls and parents in the African American community.
Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS – A new way to use MRI scans may help determine whether dementia is Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, according to new research published in the December 26, 2012, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) often have similar symptoms, even though the underlying disease process is much different.
In accordance with New Jersey code N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.3, all pre-school students between the ages of two and 59 months are required to have a flu vaccination between September 1 and December 31, 2012.
The Gloucester City School District is urging parents to comply with the state law and have their children vaccinated against the flu by December 31 – and also provide written proof of the vaccination to the school nurse.
As 2012 comes to an end, I am happy to share with you the 9/11 Memorial's year end update. Thanks to your continued generosity and support, more than six million people have visited the Memorial since opening in September 2011. They have come from all 50 states and more than 175 nations, reflecting the worldwide need to honor and remember those we lost on 9/11 at the sacred ground of the World Trade Center site.
George Ross, President of Central Michigan University and head football coach Dan Enos accept the 2012 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl trophy from David Scrivino, CEO of Little Caesars Enterprizes. Photo by Lars Hjelmroth, Detroit Photo Company
By Raymond Rolak
DETROIT-- Central Michigan won their third-ever bowl game as the Chippewas nipped Western
Kentucky 24-21 in the 16th edition of the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field.
The pre-game snowstorm held the crowd down but those that came were loud and passionate. Over 23,000 strong saw a great game that came down to the wire.
CMU stopped the Hilltoppers on fourth-and-2 in the final minute when a field goal might have sent the game to overtime. On fourth down from the 19-yard line with 51 seconds left, Kawaun Jakes threw incomplete intended for Jack Doyle.
Lance Guidry, coaching Western Kentucky (7-6) on an interim basis, went for the victory after his players made their feelings known regarding the situation. “That was all the players. We were going to kick the field goal, we had the unit in the huddle but they told me that they were here to win the game,” Guidry said postgame. Everyone wanted to go for it; I called over the defense, they wanted to go for it. So the players kind of made the decision. I put it in their hands and that’s the way they wanted and that’s how we’re going out.”
Central Michigan had taken the lead with 5:11 remaining, as Cody Wilson caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Ratcliff. “I couldn’t have scripted it any better than my last catch being the winning TD in a bowl game,” said Wilson. The senior had 10 catches for 101 yards.
Radcliff went 19 of 29 for 253 yards and three touchdowns. Central Michigan (7-6) rallied late in the game. Down 21-17, Zurlon Tipton appeared to have put the Chippewas ahead in the fourth quarter, but his fourth-down run was ruled short of the goal line after a review.
Central Michigan forced the Hilltoppers to punt from their own end zone, and Avery Cunningham blocked it. The ball bounced around for a bit, the Chippewas finally recovered it and took over with great field position inside the 30. Radcliff found Wilson in the back left corner of the end zone for a 24-21 lead.
“We knew we left a lot on the table in the first half, but we made a lot of those plays in the second half,” said CMU head football coach Dan Enos.
Richie Brogan had a record 82 yard punt for CMU. Radcliff was MVP and CMU linebacker Shamari Benton was Outstanding Lineman of the Game. He had nine tackles.
Senior players for both teams served early morning Christmas Day breakfast with the Salvation Army at the historic Masonic Temple.
Most of the new healthcare taxes will fall on high income earners, but the middle class and medical device industry will also take a hit.
Directly impacting taxpayers is the Medicare tax hike on high income wage earners, higher taxes on investment income, lower contributions to flexible spending accounts and a higher threshold for deducting medical expenses from income tax.
The Gloucester Township Police Department wants to wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year. The following tips are provided to help you be safe on New Year’s Eve.
NEWARK, NJ—Two members of an alleged drug trafficking ring based in Elizabeth, New Jersey and operating throughout the Northeast and Puerto Rico made their initial court appearances today, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
Nelson Yordan, a/k/a Carlos, 27, of Waterbury, Connecticut, and Michael Rosario, 28, of Hagerstown, Maryland, were both charged by complaint with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. They made their initial appearances today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Falk in Newark federal court.
(12/P158) TRENTON - The New Jersey State Park Service will conduct guided hikes and other special outdoors activities at 10 locations on New Year's Day as part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes initiative, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced today.
CHICAGO (CN) - The Chicago Board of Education targeted teachers in black neighborhoods for layoffs in 2011, firing African-American teachers at a higher rate than white co-workers, the teacher's union claims in a class action. Chicago Teachers Union Local 1; the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, and three teachers sued the Board of Education of the City of Chicago in Federal Court. The Board of Ed fired 480 tenured teachers in June 2011, 42 percent of whom were African-American, though fewer than 29 percent of Chicago's tenured teachers then were black, according to the complaint.
Aside from taking away its credit card, there are several ways in which to stop a charging dog.
Say that you're walking down the street and suddenly, a dog comes 'round the corner at full speed. He may be growling or barking, but whatever he is doing it doesn't seem
like he is the friendliest guy in town. How do you make him stop?
Here are several recommendations:
Say, "Hey! Sit!" in a firm tone of voice.
If he sits, praise him as you are backing slowly away from him. Do not run unless you can duck into a fenced-in yard or can climb onto higher ground.
If he does not respond to the above, and instead runs into you, you may be able to 'scruff' him. Scruffing is a method of holding the dog by grabbing the skin at the back of his neck. At that point, begin yelling for help.
If you are walking your dog and a dog charges you, getting him to stop is more difficult. Try the, "Hey, sit!" method first. If your dog is small and on a harness, it is easy to pull her to your chest as you back away from the charging dog.
There is no easy answer to these scenarios. An unleashed, strange dog is always a danger so be prepared when you are outdoors. Taking a small spray container of Bitter Apple with you might help. This product can be purchased at any pet store or online. It is non-toxic but emits a strong, peppery smell that will stop most dogs (and people) in their tracks. A quick spray of Bitter Apple will give you enough time to get to safer ground.
If you have questions about this or any other dog-related topic please email me at brotherofthewolf@comcast.net. There is never a fee for email consultations.
Wishing all of you a Happy New Year!
Wado udohiyu, (thank you very much in the Cherokee language)
William died peacefully on Friday, Dec 21, 2012 in Elkton, Md. at the age of 85. In his own words, he departed this earth longing for very little which he had not experienced.
His wife and only true love, the late Helen Louise Anderson, along with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the center of his life. He is survived by a daughter Gail Jeral and husband Gary of Elkton Md; son Mark Hambleton and wife Lisa of Hillsborough NC; grandchildren, Shannon Noon and husband Michael of Oaklyn NJ, Jessica Magee of Phila. Pa., Shawn Jeral of New Orleans La, Rebecca and Jennifer Hambleton of Boone, NC and Christopher Hambleton, of Hillsborough NC; and great grandchildren, Ella and Lila Noon.
He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force 1944-1947; graduated Temple University, BA in Business Administration, and was a Real Estate and Insurance Broker, Rotarian, and community leader in Gloucester City, NJ from 1950-2003, when he retired to Cecil Co., Md. He also maintained residences in Avalon, NJ and Plymouth, VT for many years where he and his beloved wife Helen enjoyed hosting friends and family. An avid skier until age 70 he skied over 75 mountains in the US, Canada and Europe and along with Helen, enjoyed travel to North America, England, Spain, Morocco, Greece and Egypt. William had a certain disdain for formal funeral services or ostentatious displays, and his wishes were that his passing be recognized in a simple manner, with family and friends gathering privately for fellowship and to share a meal and celebrate life, rather than mourn his departure.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gloucester City Little League, P.O. Box 183, Gloucester City, N.J. 08030.
173rd Special Troops Battalion distinctive unit insignia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Enrique Mondragon, 23, of The Colony, Texas, died Dec. 24, in Baraki Barak, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his unit was attacked by small arms fire while on dismounted patrol. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 173rd Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Bamberg, Germany.
Port operators and Eastern longshoremen agreed Friday to avoid a potentially crippling strike set for Sunday at 14 major US ports, at least for now. Negotiators refused to release details of the deal, but labor experts suggest the daring strike threat by dockworkers is indicative of a broader gambit by a besieged labor movement to claw back some power amid a strengthening US economy.
The agreement over so-called “container royalties” worth up to $15,000 a year for an average longshoreman does not fully resolve the dispute, but is part of a 30-day contract negotiation extension agreed upon by the International Longshoremen’s Association and the US Maritime Alliance, which represents shipping companies and ports.
(December 24, 2012)GallowayTwpNews.com has been sold to another Publisher. The website which was launched in October 2011 by Harry B. Scheeler Jr. has exposed unethical conduct by multiple officials and irregularities in regular day-to-day operations. Through Open Public Records Act requests, tips, sources and Township employees, we were able to report with such pin point accuracy and become a Watch Dog Website on Galloway Township.
Over the past couple months, GallowayTwpNews has been approached by multiple individuals and one company interested in purchasing this website. With the amount of passion and work GallowayTwpNews.comhas put forth, it was a struggle to decide whether to end our open government crusade with Galloway Township.
CHICAGO (CN) - A woman challenged a police code of silence in Chicago cannot vacate the
judgment to settle privately with the city and avoid precedent, a federal judge ruled. Anthony Abbate Jr., an off-duty Chicago police officer, brutally attacked Karolina Obrycka in 2007, while she was bartending at Jesse's Shortstop Inn. After Abbate drank heavily all night, repeatedly flexed his biceps and yelled "Chicago Police Department," Obrycka refused to serve Abbate more alcohol. Abbate then went behind the bar and began punching and kicking her, allegedly telling Obrycka that "nobody tells me what to do." Video cameras in the bar caught the entire altercation. Police who responded to Obrycka's 911 call wrote up a police report that omitted several facts, including the existence of the tape or the fact that Abbate was a cop.
Three officers were shot Friday morning inside the Gloucester Township Police Station, and the suspected shooter has been shot and killed, officials say.
One male officer was shot twice, including once in the abdomen below his bullet-proof vest. He underwent surgery but is now out and reported to be in stable condition at Cooper University Hospital.
Injuries to the other two officers, a man and a woman, were said to be "very minor," according to police.
A suspect was under arrest in connection with a domestic violence-related incident, police said, when a violent struggle with officers ensued around 5:30 a.m.
The suspect "obtained a firearm" during the struggle, police said. Officers then returned fire, killing the suspect.
No details have been released about the deceased shooting suspect's identity.
The Camden County Prosecutor's Office is leading the investigation.
FOX 29's Stephanie Esposito arrived Friday morning as police were still hanging crime scene tape on the outside of the municipal building on Chews Landing Road.
A Crime Scene Investigation Units is now on location.
GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-On December 27th. at 12:31 a.m. an alert neighbor called 911 to report a suspicious male who was walking on Park Avenue near Orlando Avenue looking into yards. The neighbor observed the male walk up the driveway of a residence on the 300 block of Orlando Avenue and lost sight of him. Responding officers found the back door of that residence open and located the male inside in the attic. John Speich (49), a resident of the 400 block of Highland Blvd. (photo attached) was arrested and charged with Burglary and Theft. He was remanded to Camden County Jail after failing to post bail.
GLOUCESTER CITY NJ- Gloucester Catholic HS Ramblings salutes several young alums who
are spreading the Dominican Tradition and Ram Pride across the nation and around the world.
Sarah McLaughlin ‘05 recently moved back to the United States after having spent three years living in Lima, Peru working with autistic children. Sarah currently is a graduate student at Columbia University Teachers College in New York City where she is a candidate for a masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
CAMDEN, N.J. December 19, 2012– A Camden County man today admitted to selling 16 guns without a license and illegally possessing firearms, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Ammie Steward, a/k/a "Beav," a/k/a "B," 37, of Pennsauken, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb in Camden federal court to an Information charging him with one count of dealing firearms without a license and one count of possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
The men and women of the Department of Defense join me in mourning the loss of General Norman Schwarzkopf, whose 35 years of service in uniform left an indelible imprint on the United States military and on the country. The son of a decorated Army officer, General Schwarzkopf followed his father’s legacy of service by enrolling in West Point in the 1950s. His bravery during two tours in Vietnam earned him three silver stars, and set him on the path lead our troops into battle in Grenada, and then to take charge of the overall allied effort in the first Gulf War as Commander of United States Central Command. General Schwarzkopf’s skilled leadership of that campaign liberated the Kuwaiti people and produced a decisive victory for the allied coalition. In the aftermath of that war, General Schwarzkopf was justly recognized as a brilliant strategist and inspiring leader. Today, we recall that enduring legacy and remember him as one of the great military giants of the 20th century. My thoughts and prayers are with the Schwarzkopf family in this time of sadness and grief.
"I asked my cousin/ Gloucester Catholic alum Marty O'Connor’94 to drive me to Atlantic City for the audition. Upon arrival, I was given ten minutes to learn three songs to perform with a thirteen piece band. Through years of intense practice and experience with Gloucester Catholic music clubs, I knew I would be OK. The next day I got the phone call telling me I got the gig! " ~ Dave Bakey
GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-Musician Dave Bakey ‘02 has joined Celtic Thunder, an Irish folk and rock group, who last year was named by Billboard Magazine the top ”World Music Artists of the Year”. Dave took the time while on tour to answer a few questions for our Ramblings reporter.
How did you get the spot working for Celtic Thunder?
At last night's New Jersey Foundation for Open Government (NJFOG) meeting, I learned that New Jersey keeps a comprehensive database of motor vehicle accident data on the Internet here. I'm posting this for those whomight find it useful to know, for instance, how many school bus accidents occurred in a given county or town within a given year.
GallowayTwpNews.com has obtained through an Open Public Records Request the recently passed Resolution "Authorizing Incentive for the Waiver of Health Benefits for Non-Union Employees."A resolution that after additional research, has shown the Township paying employees over $138,600 since 2009 to opt out of receiving Township Health Benefits.
Each December we see a rerun of the news events of the past year. This year we went through primaries and the general election with innuendoes and half-truths.
Television screens were filled with would-be presidential candidates. During Republican primary debates, much was done by the media to “undress” the candidates. A selection was made.
(Sewell, NJ) - Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger and Freeholder Deputy Director Giuseppe “Joe” Chila announced the schedule for the 11th Annual James G. Atkinson Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament that will be held at Gloucester County College on Thursday, December 27 and Friday, December 28, 2012.
Philadelphia, December 21, 2012 – The website www.walkscore.com, in collaboration with researchers at Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia, announced this week that Philadelphia ranks as the ninth most bikeable city United States and the best city for biking with a population more than one million. The rankings are based on four factors: bike lanes; hills; destinations and road connectivity; and bike commuting mode share.
On December 20, 2012, at approximately 04:30 AM, the Galloway Police received a 911 call regarding a burglary in progress on the 700 block of Wood Lane in the Highlands section of the Township.
The occupant of the house called and advised that someone was trying to gain entry to his residence. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival but was observed by neighbors on Gail Lane running from the area. The victim and witnesses described the suspect as approximately 6 ft tall, dressed in dark clothing, wearing a hooded jacket and noting that the suspect’s pants had cargo pockets on them.
A serious crash occurred just after 10am on the southbound NJ Turnpike in Mt. Laurel, Burlington County at milepost 39.9. Two tractor trailers and two passenger vehicles involved with serious injuries and possible fatalities reported by medics on scene. Troopers have closed the center and right lane. One TT is jacknifed on side of road. Southbound traffic is being diverted at Exit 7A. Rt. 195 west to 295 south will be the alternate route.
(cnbnews.net)President Barack Obama has nominated Senator John Kerry for the position of Secretary of State. Some patriots are against his nomination because of his stance against the Vietnam War. Kerry wrote a book about †hat era titled The New Soldier. In fact a copy of this book is selling on Amazon.com for $998. The book is no longer in print. However, CNBNews has been able to find a free copy of the book on line that was posted by the blog Prosecutø® Kerry. Read on...
(prosecute Kerry)The picture at right is the ORIGINAL cover of John Kerry's book THE NEW SOLDIER. John Kerry's friends, the so called Vietnam Veterans Against the War, were mocking this scene photographed during the Second World War. 6,825 American boys died to plant that flag on Iwo Jima.
In JOHN KERRY's own words: "And so a New Soldier has returned to America, to a nation torn apart by the killing we were asked to do. But, unlike veterans of other wars and some of this one, the New Soldier does not accept the old myths. We will not quickly join those who march on Veteran's Day waving small flags, calling to memory those thousands who died for the "greater glory of the United States." "We will not readily join the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars...." "We will not uphold traditions which decorously memorialize that which was base and grim"
Excerpts taken from John Kerry's book THE NEW SOLDIER. They are the first few lines of the epilogue. Scroll down and read it yourself.
Just after JOHN KERRY came back from Vietnam, he wrote the book THE NEW SOLDIER. The book is out of print. John Kerry does not allow the publisher to reprint it. To make a rational decision on November 2, you need to have all available facts. You can now read John Kerry's THE NEW SOLDIER online for FREE.
John Kerry's infamous testimony before the senate in 1971 in which he stated that American soldiers in Vietnam were rapists and warcriminals can be read online too.
Ever since the Senate rejected President Obama’s cap-and-trade scheme in 2009, his administration has been hard at work to find other ways to implement a radical, environmentalist agenda.
26 Angels stand in tribute to those killed in Newton Connecticut (cnbnews photo)
BY CNBNEWS STAFF
(cnbnews.net)GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-Twenty-Six wooden angles representing the 20 children and six adults killed on December 14 at the elementary school in Newton, Connecticut have been erected at old Saint Mary’s Cemetery on Market
Street. Joe Carlino, owner of Gloucester Transmission Service, along with his employees built and painted the angels.
Carlino said, “We were so sadden about the tragedy that we had to do something to keep the memory of these innocent children and teachers alive. We got talking among ourselves and this is what we came up with. We spent a couple of days cutting each one out and painting them. When you look at these 26 figures altogether the impact of what happened hits you. This has been emotional experience for all of us.”
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 29 at the cemetery. The time is 10:30AM. The public is invited.
“I am hoping that the people in Gloucester City and surrounding communities will take a moment to join us that day, said Carlino. "The memorial is standing at the corner of the cemetery at Market and Mary Streets. Deacon Frank Crosson from Saint Mary Church will lead us in prayer.”
The following is a list the victims who died that day at the Sandy Hook Elementary School include:
- Charlotte Bacon, 2/22/06, female
- Daniel Barden, 9/25/05, male
- Rachel Davino, 7/17/83, female.
- Olivia Engel, 7/18/06, female
- Josephine Gay, 12/11/05, female
- Ana M. Marquez-Greene, 04/04/06, female
- Dylan Hockley, 3/8/06, male
- Dawn Hochsprung, 06/28/65, female
- Madeleine F. Hsu, 7/10/06, female
- Catherine V. Hubbard, 6/08/06, female
- Chase Kowalski, 10/31/05, male
- Jesse Lewis, 6/30/06, male
- James Mattioli , 3/22/06, male
- Grace McDonnell, 12/04/05, female
- Anne Marie Murphy, 07/25/60, female
- Emilie Parker, 5/12/06, female
- Jack Pinto, 5/06/06, male
- Noah Pozner, 11/20/06, male
- Caroline Previdi, 9/07/06, female
- Jessica Rekos, 5/10/06, female
- Avielle Richman, 10/17/06, female
- Lauren Rousseau, 6/1982, female (full date of birth not specified)
WASHINGTON (AFP) December 24, 2012, 2:44:17 PM EST
US firearm sales have sky-rocketed since the Newtown school massacre, as debate over gun control rages and enthusiasts fear certain assault weapons and high-capacity magazines could be banned.
President Barack Obama basically has put gun enthusiasts on warning, Larry Hyatt, owner of a gun shop in Charlotte, North Carolina, told AFP, referring to efforts to outlaw somefirearms in the wake of the Newtown shooting.
BeginningJanuary 3, 2013drivers with an E-ZPass or hard case NC Quick Pass can travel in all E-ZPass states and North Carolina using their prepaid electronic toll collection account.
"This is an exciting day for travelers within the 15 state E-ZPass region and a monumental business agreement for the tolling industry," said E-ZPass Group's Executive Director PJ Wilkins.
"NC Quick Pass customers who have hard case transponders can now travel from North Carolina to Maine, or west to Illinois, utilizing the convenience of all electronic tolling," said NC Turnpike Authority Executive Director, David Joyner.
Toll technology has come a long way since the start of electronic toll collection. NCTA procured technology that is compatible with other tolling programs. NCTA started discussions with E-ZPass since they are the largest tolling program in the US. Through efforts from E-ZPass agencies and NCTA, they were able to develop an Agreement that now provides customers with the convenience of utilizing E-ZPass and NC Quick Pass.
"I am very proud that North Carolina is the first state to implement an agreement of this kind with E-ZPass. This allows our customers the freedom to travel on many tolling facilities with the same ease as traveling at home," said NC Secretary of Transportation Gene Conti. "We hope that other states will join as well so that all US drivers can share in this convenience."
For details on the ability to utilize your E-ZPass or NC Quick Pass, visit either website atwww.e-zpassiag.com or www.ncquickpass.com or call a customer service center.
GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-Both Paul Kupcha and wife Grace Kelly Kupcha, members of the Class of 1978, agree that their Gloucester Catholic roots yielded a positive influence on their lives. But the high school sweethearts and successful GCHS grads say they benefitted from their alma mater in different ways.The GCHS alumni, who were married in 1985 and reside in Northern Delaware, credit their alma mater for providing them life-long direction that has been positive in many ways.
Teacher-Student Relationships
One key life lesson that Paul and Grace never forgot is the strong relationship between a teacher and a student, and the influence that relationship has on a young person’s life. Both Paul and Grace never forgot the dedicated teachers who guided them through their scholastic careers.
By Commissioner Christopher D. Cerf, New Jersey Department of Education
Last month, Hurricane Sandy affected our state in a more significant way than any of us could have imagined. While our schools have done a tremendous job reopening quickly after the storm to help students return to normal routines, we know that many communities continue to confront significant challenges and will take a long time to recover. We are committed to helping any family that was displaced by the storm learn about the options available to them and ways that the state can help. If you have any questions about how the storm has affected your child, you can reach our Hurricane Sandy hotline at 609-292-2070. In this newsletter, we are also including a number of ways that you can help recovering schools through donations or other support.
All admission and gift shop proceeds from the final weekend will benefit the local South Bend high school football programs.
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Dec. 26, 2012 - The College Football Hall of Fame announced today that the final two days of operation, Dec. 29-30, will feature $2.00 admission for all guests and two for one on all gift shop purchases. All proceeds from admission and gift shop purchases for the final two days will be donated to the football programs at the five South Bend city high schools (Adams, Clay, Riley, St. Joseph and Washington).
"It is with deep gratitude that we learned of the College Football Hall of Fame's decision to donate all of the proceeds from their final days in South Bend to our high schools. We have greatly appreciated the relationship that we have had with the Hall, and we shall miss their presence in our community. We will certainly use the money for the many needs of our football programs," saidKirby Whitacre, the South Bend Community School Corporation Athletic Director.
The South Bend facility's final day of operation will be Sunday December 30, 2012. The museum will reopen in Atlanta in September 2014.
"South Bend been a wonderful showcase for the National Football Foundation and our mission for the past 18 years," said NFF President Steve Hatchell. "We have had a great working relationship with the people of South Bend and its elected officials. We are grateful for their support, and on behalf of the NFF Board we would like to thank them. We also want to extend a big thank you to all of the volunteers and the staff who made invaluable contributions at the Hall. Their passion helped to create priceless memories for the inductees, and their enthusiasm for the game helped legions of fans gain a richer understanding of the history of the game. We are extremely appreciative of all of their efforts."
TRENTON December 22, 2012 – Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced that an Essex County man was sentenced to state prison today for submitting fraudulent absentee ballots while working for the 2007 campaign of Teresa Ruiz for the New Jersey Senate in the 29th District.
John Fernandez, 61, of Belleville, was sentenced to fiveyears in state prison by Superior Court Judge Robert C. Billmeier in Mercer County. Fernandez, who worked for the Essex County Department of Economic Development, was ordered to forfeit his job with the county and be permanently barred from public employment in New Jersey. On Sept. 28, Fernandez was found guilty at trial by a Mercer County jury of charges of conspiracy (2nd degree), election fraud (2nd degree), absentee ballot fraud (3rd degree), tampering with public records or information (3rd degree), and forgery (4th degree).
Philadelphia, December 21, 2012 –Mayor Michael A. Nutter, President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, issued the following statement after the NRA’s announcement:
“NRA officials today blamed everyone but themselves for the conditions that permitted the monstrous attack on the children and teachers in Sandy Hook Elementary School. They said that gun laws don’t work and that pursuing legislation is a waste of time. They proposed instead the equivalent of an arms race.
SOLD TO DISTRIBUTORS IN PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY
- Recalled product was sold from December 10 – December 18 -
Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania announced today the voluntary recall of kerosene sold to distributors in Pennsylvania and New Jersey after receiving information of consumer complaints from a distributor. The kerosene being recalled was sold between December 10 and December 18. Gasoline and Diesel from these stations is NOT being recalled, only kerosene.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (December 14, 2012) – Rutgers senior offensive tackle R.J. Dill (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) has accepted an invitation to play in the 88th East-West Shrine Game. The game will be played Saturday, January 19 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. with live television coverage on NFL Network.
Joseph Farah on what happens when gun owners fight back against criminals
In the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre, leave it to the state-run media and politicians who surround themselves with armed security at all times to offer up exactly the wrong prescription to stopping the slaughter of more innocents.
It was as predictable as clockwork that those who seek a state monopoly on firepower would exploit a tragedy like this to push for unconstitutional, counter-productive, anti-American solutions to a mess they helped create.
Let me give you some things to think about – things you won’t likely hear or read elsewhere.
First, consider why Israel, a nation surrounded by madmen who seek to kill innocent Jewish children any way they can, has rarely seen the kinds of mayhem America witnessed in Newtown, Conn. I can show you in one simple photograph that doesn’t require any further explanation.
It’s a fact that many mass murders like the one we witnessed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School were averted because innocent children and adults were not left defenseless. Here are just a handful of examples:
LAS VEGAS (CN) - Two security guards for casino mogul Sheldon Adelson claim in court that they became sterile after being required to use an X-ray machine to inspect the billionaire's daily mail. Vincent Burlingame and Richard Carty sued Adelson in Clark County Court. They claim that Adelson, chairman of the board and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp., bought the X-ray machine in 2011 and required them to x-ray "any and all mail that arrived at the home."
Officer Adam Brunclick is being heralded as a hero after he saved a helpless infant who was traveling down a Wisconsin road in a runaway shopping cart. The policeman, who saw the baby darting out of a Dollar General parking lot, took decisive action to stop traffic, as the child was headed straight toward fast-moving vehicles.
(Woodbury, NJ) – Gloucester County’s Division of Senior Services/Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ARDC) is supporting older adults with all assistance programs that help with energy bills. Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert Damminger and Freeholder Lyman Barnes said that applications will be taken for the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) now through April 30, 2013.
“LIHEAP assists low-income households with their electric, gas, oil and other types of fuel. This critical federal program can make a big difference to help residents who struggle to keep warm in the winter because they cannot afford their energy bills,” said Freeholder Director Robert Damminger.
Roger “The Terrible” Touhy and other violent criminals escaped from a penitentiary in Illinois in 1942.
12/24/12
The careful plans were laid. In the early morning hours of December 29, 1942—70 years ago this month—FBI agents surrounded an apartment building on Kenmore Avenue in Chicago filled with a dangerous band of escaped convicts. With searchlights illuminating the building and nearby neighbors evacuated, an agent with a loudspeaker called for the men to surrender. Even Director J. Edgar Hoover was on hand.
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is informing recreational anglers about regulatory changes regarding black sea bass and American shad effective January 1, 2013.
For the first time since 2009, the recreational black sea bass fishery will be open from January 1 through February 28. The minimum size limit remains at 12.5 inches and the possession limit will be 15 fish. These regulations pertain to both New Jersey state waters as well as Federal waters.
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The weekend event was held in Millville . Alumni members from the Class of 1960, Class of 1961, Class of 1962, Class of 1963 and 1964 were in attendance.
I found this album of photos from the Gloucester High School Class of 1965 Class Reunion held at Wheaton Village in Millville on October 21, 1995. See how many of the faces you reconize without looking at the names.
The second album contains some scenic photos taken in March 2010, Anna Maria Pier, The Watefront restaurant, Cortez bridge, Holmes Beach sunsets and more
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John Ryan, photographer, reporter and ad salesman for the Gloucester City News took these photos in the 1980's. John has since passed away.
Looking down from heaven John will be happy to see his photos are still being used.
Over the next couple weeks more photos will be added to this album.
If you have a photo you would like to see published in any of the albums listed on this site you can e-mail them to BillGCN@verizon.net. Or if you want call 456-1199 and someone will come out and pick the photo up. It will be returned.
Our first Memories album was so well received I decided to start a second one. If you have any photos you like to submit to add to any of the albums on our site send them to BillGCN@verizon.net. Please include a brief description and the approximate year the picture was taken.
One of three photo albums containing a variety of new and old photos of various sites in Gloucester City and the surrounding area along with photos of people you might know..
The photos were taken at random from several Gloucester High School and Gloucester Catholic year books along with some photos of a few class reunions. If you have a photo (s) you like to submit send it along with a description to BillGCN@verizon.net.
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