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Surrounded by her loving family, On February 12, 2012. (nee Runyan) Age 61. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Haddon Heights. Loving wife of 40 years to William J. Dieterich, III. Loving mother of Christina Dickinson, Elizabeth Dieterich, William J. Dieterich, IV and Kathleen Mortimer. Cherished daughter of William V. Runyan and Kathaleen Runyan (nee Fricker). Loving sister of Patti Schanz, William J. Runyan and Nanci Howe. Cherished grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 1.
Kathleen was a 1970 graduate of Haddon Heights High School. She was a longtime active member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM and Friday morning from 9 am to 10 am at the Lighthouse Baptist Church: 811 Market St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Funeral service on Friday morning at 10 AM in the church. Interment will be private in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church: at the above church address. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Kathleen A. Dieterich. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142
During a special meeting January 30, the Gloucester City Board of Education (BOE) voted to move the annual school election from April to the General Election on November 6.
Board members passed a resolution stating the move will increase voter turnout, save taxpayer dollars, and is “in the best interest of the Gloucester City community.”
Prompted by a recent change in state law concerning school elections, it will now be held on the same day as the General Election for the next four years.
Also, if the BOE does not exceed a 2 percent cap on the annual budget, it will not be voted on each year. Residents will still elect members to the School Board.
Councilman Nick Marchese will not seek a third term
(cnbnews.net)Gloucester City Councilman Nick Marchese, Second Ward
Democrat, has announced he will not seek a third term and will be resigning from his office at the end of 2012. Marchese was a newcomer to politics when he first ran in 2006 for the second ward seat. He and his fellow running mates, Bill James and Jay Brophy were also novices running against the incumbent 'Democrat Machine'. To the surprise of many the threesome were successful beating out an entrenched group that was backed by Political Boss George Norcross.
His prepared statement reads as follows,
"With the support of my friends and family, I have decided not to seek a third term on City Council. I have appreciated the opportunity to serve the citizens of Gloucester City. I am very proud of the accomplishments we have achieved over the past five and a half years, I will continue with my City Council obligations until my term is complete in January 2013. During that time I plan on working as hard as in the past, so don’t look for this Council Member to slow down anytime soon. I have always worked with only the best interest of the city in mind. There is still much to be done, I look forward to working with this administration towards those goals.
"I plan to continue my formal education, over the past year I have enjoyed taking courses at Richard Stockton College and Rutgers University and look forward to future opportunities. Thank you again to the people who supported me, voted for me and trusted in me to watch out for our needs. "
Marchese (photo) was asked who would replace him? His response, "no comment".
Marchese ran for his present three year term in 2009 beating Republican challenger Wil Levins. The unofficials returns Marchese 493 votes, Levins 337.
In October 2011 Third Ward Democrat Councilwoman Kellie Ferry stepped down. She was replaced by Helen "Lynn" Bucher, who was chosen by the Democrat committee to serve the remainder of Ferry's term which expired the end of 2012.
Besides Marchese the present council includes: Mayor James, Council members Brophy, Bucher, John Hutchinson, Bruce Parry and Dan Spencer.
Recently there has been a rumor circulating that Brophy, who is president of the Democrat Club, was looking to purchase a home in Gloucester County. That gossip has not been confirmed. At the time of this posting the councilman had not responded to the email asking if the rumor was true.
UPDATE: Councilman Brophy said the rumor is false. "This is absolutely not true. We put a lot of money into our house and have no intentions on leaving," said Brophy.
On 02/04 at 0127 officers responded to D’Place at the request of the Fire Department due to an
overcrowding issue inside of the establishment. As patrons were exiting, officers observed one male walk to the rear of the building and begin to urinate in public. The male was stopped and asked for his identification. The male initially supplied a fake name and had no identification on his person. The male was placed under arrest at this time and officers were able to determine his true identity. Nathaniel Brown (26) of Camden was then placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle. Brown began to kick the door of the patrol vehicle to prevent officers from shutting it. Brown was eventually subdued and transported to police headquarters where he was charged with Lewdness, Hindering Apprehension and Resisting Arrest. He was remanded to the Camden County Corrections Facility on outstanding warrants. Brown did advise officers that he would sue the police department because his feelings were hurt due to his arrest.
On 02/03 at 2353 an officer was in the area of D’Place when he observed a female exit the bar. The female then walked over to a car, exposed herself and began to urinate on the ground. Carolyn Lloyd (24) of Camden was charged with Lewdness and released.
It’s time for Gloucester City to become Green! There are many things that we can do to get started. A good inexpensive start would be the creation of bike lanes.
Many towns in New Jersey have them and by the way, the communities that I’ve been in that have bike lanes were beautiful, clean and safe.
The presence of bike lanes creates in a community a genial atmosphere not to mention a reduction of automobiles on the road. Wouldn’t it be nice to go to CVS or other business in town on a bicycle instead of getting in your car to go maybe a quarter mile or so without parking issues? It’s great!
After we get the bike lanes we can then take the next step and have bicycle racks installed at these businesses.
And let’s get the police personnel back on bikes. The bike lane could encompass the perimeter of the city: Jersey Ave to King St. to Essex St. to Johnson Blvd. to Market St. Past Cold Springs School to Broadway to Jersey Ave. That would just be a start. But let’s get started.
A gasoline tanker truck was driving on a major highway toward Gloucester City Friday night ( January 28,2011) when another motorist noticed leaking fuel.
A thank you letter was read from the Chief of the Barrington Police Department during last week’s Council meeting, thanking the Bellmawr Police for their assistance during a recent shooting.
Several police officers from Barrington and surrounding departments, including Bellmawr, had responded to a reported shooting at the Roadhouse on Clements Bridge Road.
As the result of Governor Chris Christie signing recent legislation, the Bellmawr Board of Education (BOE) voted last week to move the annual School Board Election to the General Election, November 6.
During the January 23 School Board meeting, members said the measure gives municipalities who normally hold their school elections in April the option of moving them to the fall General Election.
Mary L. Seher (nee Duffy), age 80 of Clarksboro, NJ died Saturday, February 4, 2012.
A long-time Clarksboro resident, she grew up in Gloucester City, where her late parents started the family business - Duffy's Candies. Mary loved to read and she spent many hours doing jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed doing crafts and spending time in her yard where she could watch the birds.
Wife of the late Louis Seher, Jr., she is survived by her children: Deborah Kille-Campbell, Cynthia (William) Messick, Jacquelyn Seher, Louis (Beth) Seher III, Michele (Rich) Phalines; 8 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family with interment in Eglington Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com. As an expression of sympathy contributions may be made to The Friends of T.O.P., Hollydell School, 11 Park Place Blvd, Sewell, NJ 08080
On January 30th, 2012, Brandon S. Smith, age 18, of Gloucester City, NJ.
Beloved son of Lisa Marie (nee Smith) Camp & Walter John Camp. Loving brother of Brooke V. Camp. Dearest grandson of Denise Smith and Bernard McNulty, The late David G. Camp, Elmer and Patricia Godwin, Janet and James Atkinson. Loving great grandson of Margaret P. Smith. Also many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and loving pets Jade & Booger.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing Friday from 10 AM to 12 Noon at The Waters Community Worship Center, 274 Delsea Drive Sewell, NJ. Celebration of life service, Friday 12 Noon also at the church. Interment Bethel Memorial Park, Cove Rd. Pennsauken, NJ. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made in Brandon's memory to the family. Guest book can be signed at www.milanofuneralhome.com.
CORRECTION-Gloucester City Councilman Nick Marchese, Second ward, said
he wanted to clarify that the entire council is working on the new playground to be built on Park Avenue. A recent article on the playground only mentioned his name.
Marchese said, "Mayor and Council are working for this new “Shane Chapman Memorial Park”, to be located on city property on Park Avenue near Highland Park School. The Park Committee consist of Second Ward Council people Bruce Parry, myself, Highland Park Neighborhood Association President Frank Wunsch, Association members Andrew Kelly, Andy Carlin, and Democrat Club Vice President Vanessa Courant. The Neighborhood Association is a nonprofit organization of local homeowners working towards building a better community. This park will be a public/private venture with a relationship between the city and the Association for building and maintaining the new area. Plans, public hearing date, and more information to soon follow."
Several members of the Gloucester City Planning/Zoning Board were sworn in during last week’s brief Re-organization meeting.
Board Solicitor Anthony Costa administered the Oath of Office to the following individuals:
Jack Murphy (Mayor’s Designee), term expiring December 2012; Adrianne Parant, term expiring December 2012; Nicholas Marchese, term expiring December 2012; Elana King, term expiring December 2015; and Steve Martorano (Alternate), term expiring December 2013.
Board members then elected Frank Wunsch to preside as Chairman for the year. Pat Cerrone was chosen to serve as Vice Chair.
The board reappointed the following professionals for the year ahead: Anthony Costa, Board Solicitor; Consulting Engineer Services, Board Engineer; and Environmental Resolu tions, Board Planner.
Councilman Marchese thanked the members of the Board for dedicating their time and effort to what is not always an easy job.
He also thanked the Board’s professionals for their service and expressed hope that the coming year will be a prosperous and progressive one for the City.
The Planning Board’s next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, in City Hall, 313 Monmouth St.
On January 28, 2012. Age 71. Of Gloucester City. Predeceased by his loving parents, Charles F.W. Cronmiller, Sr. and Mary C. Cronmiller (nee Huber). Loving father of Linda Morse (Chris). Cherished grandfather of Christine, Caleb, Emily and Jacob and great grandfather of Bailey. Dear brother of Diane, Charles, Mary, Cathy and the late Charlene. Paul proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday afternoon from 1 to 2 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral Service and Military Honors will begin at 2 PM in the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to CHOP: 34th St. and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Attn: Child Life Department. In the memo, please write: Paul D. Cronmiller. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Paul D. Cronmiller. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Ph:856-456-1142
(cnbnews.net)Gloucester City Board of Education held a special meeting Monday, January 30, to discuss moving the annual school election from April to the November General Election. The vote was 8-0-1 with Pat Hagan abstaining.
This was result of new recently past state law giving local authorities the choice to hold April elections or move to November.
The move could have been move by any one of the following.
1. By School BOE
2. By City Council
3. By petition of registered voters
SOME MAJOR CHANGES
As a result of the changee new Board of Education members elected in November will be installed in January.
Voters only get to vote on Budget if it exceeds 2% cap allowed by law.
In July of 2009 the Gloucester City Combined Planning and Zoning (P&Z) board had approved a Master Plan Reexamination report. In August 2009 Mayor and Council passed a resolution adopting that same report.
On 01/19 at 1604 it was reported that unknown suspect(s) entered an abandoned property on the
500 block of Chambers Ave and stole the copper pipes, bathroom fixtures and kitchen sink.
On 01/20 at 1705 a resident of the unit block of N. Broadway reported that unknown suspect(s) forced entry into their apartment and stole cash, cellular phones and medication.
On 01/20 at 1307 a resident of the 600 block of N. Brown Street reported that on 01/19 at 2000 hours unknown suspect(s) broke two windows on her vehicle and dented the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Uploaded to YouTube by greggbevan on Sep 19, 2006 A look at Gloucester City, New Jersey and the progress or lack thereof of its downtown business district in the past years.
The link to the above YouTube video was submitted by S. Dwek with the following remark...Where is the Gloucester City progess that was promised by the James Gang Democrats when they were running for office in 2006?
KING GEORGE NUMBER 3-PolitickerNJ released their Power List 2011 and year in
THE KING
review earlier this month. The-44-page document contains the names of the 100 most influential personalities in New Jersey politics. Coming in at Number 3 was South Jersey Democrat political boss George Norcross.
The list, first released in March 2000, is an Insiders List that includes policy makers, party leaders, fundraisers, lobbyists, labor unions, businesses, and associations with clout, with an impact on politics and government in the Garden State -- everyone but elected officials and judges.
In November elections, the state’s most powerful Democratic boss maintained control over his South Jersey legislative empire and picked up a seat in the assembly. Not only will his close ally, state Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) remain in power for another two year term, but Norcross cut a deal with state Senator Nick Sacco (D-32) that increases South Jersey’s power in the Assembly, ushering in South Jersey Assemblyman Lou Greenwald as majority leader of the lower house. ~ from PolitickerNJ.com Power List 2011.
For those who don’t know Mr. Norcross, he started a small insurance company in the
I read the story a Gloucester City lady submitted to Reminisce magazine, describing her childhood in Gloucester City.
Well again my memory was shaky as it was when I read the article about the Philadelphia Zoo in and edition of the Gloucester City News. The article was about three young boys Daniel Gilbert Booth, George Ledly, and myself John C. Taylor. We were close buddies from about the age of 12 until World War II separated us.
The Republic of Lithuania port of Klaipeda and the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding Jan. 20 that promises to open Philadelphia ports to the European and Asian shipping trade via the ice-free port of Klaipeda, the Lithuanian port city on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea.
The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority and Lithuanian officials discuss a new Memorandum of Understanding signed Jan. 20. Pictured in the front row are Lithuanian Transport & Communications Minister Eligijus Masiulis, PRPA Executive Director James McDermott and Klaipeda Seaport Director General Eugenijus Gentvilas. In the back row, second from left is Leo A. Holt, president of Holt Logistics Corp., and third from left is Robert Palaima, president of Delaware River Stevedores.
Lithuania's Transport & Communications Minister Eligijus Masiulis led a delegation of that country's leaders to meet with Pennsylvania state and city officials as well as Leo A. Holt, president of Holt Logistics Corp., and PRPA Chairman Charles Kopp and Executive Director James McDermott. Together, they signed the MOU, which pledges increased support for expanded trade between Philadelphia and Klaipeda. The delegation also included Lithuanian Ambassador to the United States Zygimantas Pavilionis and Eugenijus Gentvilas, the director general of Klaipeda Seaport.
The agreement follows months of extensive discussions between Lithuanian officials and the port of Philadelphia, led by Krista Bard, honorary consul of the Republic of Lithuania; Mr. Holt; and PRPA leaders.
A young mother had an exciting morning January 11, as she delivered her first child in the bathtub. Ashley Bell of Burlington Street in Gloucester City went into the bathroom early last Wednesday, and then realized the baby was coming, her aunt said.
Calmly, she called for the father and went into the bathtub.
“The parents delivered the baby before the ambulance got there,” the aunt said. “The umbilical cord was around the baby’s neck. Mom got it off and got here to breathe.”
At 7:49 a.m., Kaylee Ann Conner was born to Ashley Bell and Pat Conner. EMTs took Ashley and Kaylee to Cooper Hospital, where they stayed until last Friday.
“It is amazing. She had a baby girl, born in the bathtub,” the aunt saying, adding that Kaylee was born on the birthday of her great grandmother, Delores Sullivan.
Both Ashley and Kaylee are doing well, and the family is thrilled.
After returning from executive session January 10, the Gloucester City Board of Education (BOE) voted to suspend Kevin Hagan as Gloucester High’s head boys’ basketball coach for the rest of the season. His salary will be pro-rated from the time he served as basketball coach up until his suspension. In a subsequent motion, the BOE voted to approve Kevin Fahy as head basketball coach and Ed Malone as junior varsity coach, with their salaries being pro-rated as well.
Surrounded by her loving family, On January 22, 2012. (nee Sherrer) Age 89. Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of the late Alexander Trakimas. Predeceased by her treasured daughters Frances M. and Suzanne M., and her dear brothers and sisters. Devoted mother of Alexander Trakimas, Patricia Woodland (Richard), Joseph F. Trakimas (Jacqueline) and Ann Adams (Charles). Cherished grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 6. Loving Mother-in-law of Barbara and Carole. Theresa was a 1939 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. She was a faithful and dedicated parishioner of St. Mary’s R.C. Church. Theresa worked for the Rutgers Camden Law School Library from 1979 to 2004. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday morning from 10 AM to 12 Noon at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon in the church. Interment in Beverly National Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church Special Fund or St. Vincent DePaul Society: at the above Church address. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Theresa M. Trakimas. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142
GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-This past Saturday, January 21, Gloucester City
Men's Pool League held their annual all-star game.Winners are from Highland Tavern's A Team, Tom Myers and Ross Hoffman. Runner Up's are from Tower Tavern's B Team. Current League Standings
1
DEMO A
156
2
JACKS A
155
3
TOWER A
149
4
AMERICAN LEGION POST 133
147
5
TOWER B
145
6
HIGHLAND A
143
7
HIGHLAND B
142
8
ICAC B
119
9
HOT SHOTS A
114
10
ICAC A
101
11
VFW
100
12
JACKS B
99
13
HOT SHOTS B
86
14
DEMO B
67
For more information about the Gloucester City Invitational Pool League go to www.gcipoolleague.com
Stephen Roche with his children, Chris & Katie enjoying a slice of pizza on Broadway in 1996.
My dad loved to take us to Cabana Water Ice, Duffy's [I return at least twice a year for their fresh irish potatoes] the offices of The Gloucester City News (when he was employed there), and stores like the RxD Pharmacy [I'll always remember Al Zeises for his kindness] & McGroarty's News [which is where you'll find the best hoagies]. We'd go on walks down to the river where he'd tell us about Gloucester City's & Camden's amazing history.
HOUSING BARGAIN -The selling price of the Meadow Brook Mews townhomes has
been lowered to $137,500 and range up to $149,500. However, City Administrator Jack Lipsett said the steep discount is intended to jump-start the project and is solely for 6 of the 50 homes.The listed price in 2010 was between $180,000 and $195,000. The price was lowered the following year to $167,000 to $195,000.
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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.
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.
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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.
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