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Mount Ephraim Honors ‘Jeopardy’ Contestant, Resident Brandon Libby | GCN

By Anne Forline

Gloucester City News

Resident Brandon M. Libby received a Proclamation from the Borough during last week’s Mount Ephraim Board of Commissioners meeting in commemoration of his appearance last month on “Jeopardy.”

CNBNEWS Announcements: Executive Card Exchange, Pins for Shelter Pets, MAME, Car, Motorcycle Show, Craft Fair

An Invitation to a FREE  Executive Card Exchange ...   Admittance is free with a business card to the Executive Networking Card Exchange for area business owners and executives from all type corporations & proprietorships... It will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 4:45 PM to 7:15 PM at The Radnor Hotel, 591 E. Lancaster Ave., St. David's, PA.  Free: Walk-around hors d' oeuvres a large cold buffet and non-alcoholic drinks will be served.             About 200-250 regional business men and women expected to be in attendance.  RSVP's appreciated.  Contact sponsor: ACT, 29 Bala Ave., Ste. 114, Bala Cynwyd, PA l9004 Tel.: (484) 562-0063; Fax: (484) 562-0068; E-mail: adcomtimes@aol.com.

Camden Catholic High School presents the classic musical "Mame."  March 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 PM. March 18 and 25 at 2:00 PM. 300 Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill. Visit www.cchsarts.com for ticket information and event schedule.

Mt. Ephraim January Students of the Month

Left to right: 1^st grade Sydney Price, 2^nd grade Gianna Canuso, 3^rd grade Shane Price, 4^th grade Andrew Maxwell, 5^th grade Jonathan Bell, 6^th grade Emma Ball, 7^th grade Tiffany Gavin, and 8^th grade Taylor Gavin.

 

photo by Leigh Anne Hubbs

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The Winter Festival Honors Band of Mount Ephraim

photo by Leigh Anne Hubbs

PICTURED left to right are: Gabrielle Crain, Emma Ball, Kenzie Calhoun, Julianne Brown, Briana Hamilton, Mark Colavito, Robert Synder, Nicole Dutill. Not in photo are: Keven Mendez, Jaymi Vilardo, William Stopper, Gregory Veach. 

Twelve students from Kershaw School in Mt. Ephraim were recently honored at the February school board meeting for their participation in the annual Winter Festival Honors Band held at Audubon High School.  The studnets are 5th and 6th grade members of the Kershaw instrumental program under the direction of Mary Manion.

MT. EPHRAIM SCHOOL DISTRICT HONOR ROLL

 

 

The following student names missed the previous printing of the first marking period honor roll from Mt. Ephraim for Distinguished Honors:

Michael Arechavala, Jonathan Bell, Courtney Bocchicchio

 

 

Second Marking Period Honors:

 

Distinguished Honors: 

Emily Calhoun, Gabrielle Campise, Cassidy Chambers,  Maryellen Crain, Taylor Finnegan, Amy Guldin, Shannon Hyde, Alyssa Marszalek, Meghan McDonough, Alison McHugh, Shea Meredith, Richard Musselman, Madison Panek, Mackenzie Rapa-Slover, Colin Rapa-Slover, Andrew Romano, Kelsey Vespe, Kaila White, Kayla Woodington.

Mt. Ephraim School District update February 2012 | cnbnews.net

 

                 By School Board President Dominick Cipolone

 

The Mount Ephraim School Board’s Negotiation Committee continues to meet with the

teachers’ union (MEEA) to negotiate a new contract. We have had 2 meetings with a State mediator and are now at an impasse. Both parties have agreed to request that a State Fact Finder be appointed. The Board is also negotiating a new contract with the paraprofessional’s union (MEPPA).

 

 

The Mount Ephraim Board of Education appreciates the hard work and dedication that the instructional staff and support staff have shown in our district. However, the school district must work within the state mandated 2% cap on local taxes. The budget cuts over the past few years have put our district in an even more difficult financial position.  It is our hope that we can reach an agreement that will allow us to maintain quality programs for the benefit of the students in our schools.  

OBITUARY: Dawn M. Borrelli, of West Collingswood Hts., age 47

 

A vibrant life cut too short on January 29, 2012. Age 47. (nee Keown) Of W. Collingswood Heights. Loving mother of Krystle M., Bobbi M. and Thomas J. Borrelli. Cherished daughter of Joseph A. Keown, III and Barry A. Wassinger. Dear sister of Joseph A. Keown, IV (Donna L.). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was a graduate of Gloucester City High School Class of 1983.

At the request of family, funeral services will be private.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Dawn M. Borrelli. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through:  McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. PH: 856-456-1142 

 

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Obituary: Genevieve F. Benckert, of West Collingswood Hts. age 76

 
 

Surrounded by her loving family, On January 28, 2012. (nee Petrowski) Age 76. Of West

Mrs. Genevieve Benckert, age 76

Collingswood Heights. Formerly of South Philly. Survived by her devoted husband and love of her life of 58 years, Ronald C. Benckert. Loving mother of Genevieve F. Benckert (Michael Fioretti). Cherished grandmother of Robert Mai, III, Christina Marie Fareri (Eric) and Ronald Mai. Beloved great grandmother of Julianna and Adrianna Fareri. Dear sister of Walter and John Petrowski, Dorothy Peterson and Virginia Devine. Loving aunt of George, Eileen, Kelsey and Tyler Berglund. Genevieve loved the times she spent surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed the mummers, cooking, trips to the casino and spending time at the Jersey Shore. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday morning from 10 to 11:30 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM in the church. Entombment in Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill. Memorial donations may be made to SCUCS, Attn: Meals on Wheels, 146 Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059. In the memo, please write: Genevieve F. Benckert. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Genevieve F. Benckert. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

 

 

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Police Officer Injured In Mount Ephraim Crash « CBS Philly

MT. EPHRAIM, N.J. (CBS) – A police officer was injured Saturday morning after his vehicle collided with an SUV in Camden County.

The accident happened at about 10:30 a.m. in the 600 block of North Black Horse Pike in Mt. Ephraim. The circumstances surrounding the crash are not clear at this time.

The officer and at least one other person in the SUV were transported to an area hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

Black Horse Pike was closed in both directions due to police activity. The accident is under investigation.

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MT. EPHRAIM PUBLIC SCHOOLS FEBRUARY REMINDERS:

 

1^st   -   Report Cards Issued

6^th  –    BOE Meeting – 7:30 PM  Kershaw Media Center

 

 

16^th – Early Dismissal & Jump Rope for Heart

            Pre- K/K  hours  AM  8:30 – 10:15

            Pre- K/K  hours  PM  10:45 – 12:30

Grades 1-8 hours 8:30 – 12:30

17^{th &} 20^th   – Schools Closed

21^st  - PTO Meeting  7 pm  Mary Bray Media Center

24^th –   PTO Ice Cream Social

27^th - 29^th –   RWK Book Fair

22^nd & 23^{rd -} Pre-School & Kindergarten Registration

      CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

            931-7807 FOR INFORMATION

 

• Should you have a child who will be 5 years of age on or before September 30, 2012 they are eligible to be registered for Kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year.  If you have not contacted the school about registration, please do so.  (Mary Bray School 931-7807 x201).  Also, if you are aware of another child in the neighborhood we’d appreciate it if you’d have the parent contact the school.  Registration is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22^nd and snow date Thursday, February 23^rd in the Mary Bray Media Center.

 

•  Mt. Ephraim School District Preschool Inclusion Program will be holding registration on February 22^nd and snow date February23^rd.  Registration will be held at the Mary Bray School in the Media Center.  Classes will include 4 year olds and 3-4 year old preschool disabled students.  Please bring:  (1) Original birth certificate - student must be 4 years old as of September 30^th, (2) Immunization record of student, (3) If applicable a copy of legal/custody papers, (4) Two forms of Mt. Ephraim residency, (5) If student is classified or receiving services from any Early Intervention Programs – their IEP or any other necessary paperwork.  Please call Mrs. Clark to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions at 931-7807, ext. 208.

 

 

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Mount Ephraim Selected For NFL Play 60 Program | Gloucester City News

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

Gloucester City News

 

Physical Education Teacher Martin Ware made a short presentation about the NFL’s Play 60 program during January’s Mount Ephraim Board of Education (BOE) meeting.

He said the program encourages children to get at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity, and that the district is one of only four from the Philadelphia region chosen to participate.

The six-week program will be open to students from fourth to eighth grade.

Local Students Graduate from Delaware Valley College

DOYLESTOWN, PA (01/24/2012)(readMedia)-- Dr. Bashar Hanna, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Delaware Valley College, announced that the following students are among the college's list of December graduates:

Kimberly Kalbach of Mount Ephraim, NJ

Corrine Henn of Wall, NJ

Delaware Valley College is a multi-disciplinary institution in Doylestown, Pa. that offers both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Mt. Ephraim's Brandon Libby on TV Game Show | Gloucester City News

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

NEWS Correspondent

During last week’s Mount Ephraim Commissioners meeting, Andrew Gilmore announced that resident Brandon Libby will be on the game show “Jeopardy” on Thursday, January 12.

Commissioner Gilmore said this is the first time someone from Mount Ephraim will be on the show, and it will be exciting to see the outcome.

In other news, Mayor Joseph Wolk thanked the Fire Department and Celebration Committee, along with everyone else who participated in the Christmas Parade last month.

The Police Department reported 26 adult arrests in December. Some of the offenses include five for burglary, four for DUI and four for disorderly conduct. There was one juvenile arrest for shoplifting.

Calls received last month included nine for burglary, eight for criminal mischief, 13 for harassment and 21 motor vehicle accidents. Also, officers issued 149 motor vehicle summons, 27 of which were for moving violations.

Last month the Fire Department received 45 calls for the month, including 14 calls for mutual aid, eight motor vehicle accidents and six investigations.

In 2011 the Department responded to 442 fire assignments and logged just under 39,000 volunteer man hours.

Commissioner Bruce Greenwald said the Public Works Department kept busy last month responding to 10 sewer calls and repairing pot holes, among other tasks, all the while avoiding safety incidents and violations.

As the colder weather is now here, Commissioner 

Greenwald reminded residents to park on the odd side of the street during and after snowfall if off street parking is not available.

  This will allow easier access for snow removal and emergency vehicles, he said.

  Mayor Wolk said work has begun on the 2012 municipal budget.

  The next Commissioners meeting will be Thursday, February 2, at 8 p.m. in Borough Hall.

 

 

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Mount Ephraim December Students of the Month

Left to right:  1st Camille Immendorf, 2nd Aaron Rampolla, 3rd Thomas Krieg, 7th Angel Dougherty, 8th Danielle Nicklas.  Not in photograph are:  4th Hunter Capner, 5th Julianne Brown, 6th Mackenzie Greenwood.

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by Albert Countryman Jr.

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The closing of St. Mary Elementary School in Gloucester City, the oldest in the Camden Diocese, was the top story of 2011.

 Also, the economy continued in its downturn, making it an extremely rough year on businesses and individuals in Gloucester City, Bellmawr, Brooklawn, Mount Ephraim and Westiville

The Year in Review for 2011 is as follows:

Mount Ephraim Police Provide Holiday Safety Tips

  The holidays are here and criminals are watching to see if you are clumsy or aware.

  Mount Ephraim Police said that a little common sense will go a long way in keeping you safe while shopping, as well as making your home unattractive to criminals while you are away visiting friends and relatives.

Mount Ephraim House Fire Concerns Residents

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

Gloucester City News

Mount Ephraim Commissioner Andrew Gilmore said that on November 30 some 23 firefighters responded to a house fire on James Street, which has been subsequently boarded up.

Mt. Ephraim Public Schools Honor Roll-cnbnews.net

 

Mt. Ephraim Public Schools

December 5, 2011

Honor Roll Press Release

 

DISTINGUISHED HONORS

 Emily Calhoun, Kenzie Calhoun, Cassidy Chambers, Mark Colavito, Maryellen Crain, David Critch, Taylor Finnegan, Mason Gray, Amy Guldin, Shannon Hyde, Meghan McDonough, Alison McHugh, Shea Meredith, Richard Musselman, Madison Panek, Joshua Pizzillo, Mackenzie Rapa-Slover, Andrew Romano, Mackenzie Seymour, Kelsey Vespe, Audrey Warren, Kayla Woodington

Douglas Zee New Special Officer for the Borough of Mount Ephraim

In the photo left to right are;  Commissioner Andrew Gilmore, Commissioner Bruce Greenwald, Mayor Joseph Wolk, Special Officer Douglass Zee and Police Chief Edward Dobleman.

Zee was sworn in on December 1st as a Class II, Special Officer for the Borough of Mt. Ephraim.
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photo by Leigh Anne Hubbs

Mt. Ephraim Schools Bring Back Full-Day Kindergarten

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

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The Mount Ephraim Board of Education (BOE) voted to reinstate full day kindergarten beginning in September 2012 during its recent meeting.

The School District has not had a full-day kindergarten program since the 2009-10 school year.

Mt. Ephraim Residents Upset About Speeding Vehicles

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

Gloucester City News

Mount Ephraim residents expressed concern over vehicles which use residential streets as a cut-through to avoid traffic on the Black Horse Pike during the recent Board of Commissioners meeting.

Mt. Ephraim Police: Can You ID These Suspects?

 

Mount Ephraim PD is looking for two suspects in an armed robbery that occured at the 7-11 store.

Mount Ephraim School District December Events

 

November 22, 2011

Mt. Ephraim Public School

 

December REMINDERS:

1st -     PTO Vendor Fair Kershaw Multi-Purpose Room

6th   –  PTO Santa’s Secret Shop 6-8 pm

9th  -    PTO Craft Night  @ Mary Bray 7-9 pm 

10th  –  Mt. Ephraim Borough Annual Christmas Parade

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photo by Leign Anne Hubbs

Left to right are the Mt. Ephraim October Student of the Month winners: 1^st Scott Lynch, 2^nd Phaedra Rabeau, 3^rd Lauren Fitzgerald, 4^th Mia Lapp, 5^th Joshua Pizzillo, 7^th Zachary Pacetti and 8^th William Verzilli.  Not pictured is 6th grader Andrew Romano. 

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MT. EPHRAIM: WHAT IS TO HAPPEN TO THE EMPTY FIRE HOUSE ON STATION AVE

Being a resident of town, progress has been moving well.  As mayor and council are looking for new ideas to improve the town without a lot of financial burden to the town and its residents, and now that the volunteer fire company has its new $3 million dollar plus fire house on Bell Rd, why don’t we take the time to upgrade the paid employees of town like the men and women of the Mt. Ephraim Police Force, being that this is one of the departments in town that contribute to the financial stability of Mt. Ephraim.

Auditor Says Mt. Ephraim School District in "Very Good Shape"

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

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  The Mount Ephraim Board of Education heard the 2010-11 audit presentation by Auditor Robert Stewart of Inverso and Stewart, LLC, during its October meeting.

  Mr. Stewart said that the district is in “very good shape,” and there are not any recommendations.

Mount Ephraim School District Students of the Month-photos by Leigh Anne Hubbs

 

JUNE'S STUDENTS...left to right is:  7th Alyssa Fitzpatrick, 6th Cole Panek, 5th Kenzie Calhoun, 4th Jackson Price, 3rd Matthew King and 1st DJ Vespe...not in photo is 2nd Gabriella Orsino.

 

SEPTEMBER STUDENTS... left to right is:  7th Alyssa Marszalek, 6th Alyssa Mauer, 4th James Greenwood, 3rd Daniel Matson, 2nd Emily McCutcheon and 1st Zachary Beebe...not in photo are 5th Isabella Valdes and 8th Will Nguyen.

 

 

November Activities for Mount Ephraim School District

10/21/11 PRESS RELEASE: 

 

Mt. Ephraim Public Schools Upcoming events for November:

 

November 5th -  PTO Applebee’s Breakfast Fundraiser

6th– Daylight Savings Time  -  Change Your Clocks Back! 

8th  - Teacher In-Service Schools Closed

10^th & 11^th -  NJEA Convention Schools Closed                     

14th - B.O.E. Meeting -7:30 Kershaw Media Center 

15th – PTO  Meeting 7:00PM   MB Media Center 

Mt. Ephraim Thanks Ella Stevenson For Donation

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

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Mount Ephraim Mayor Joseph Wolk expressed his deepest appreciation to resident Ella Stevenson -- who donated a 9/11 flag to the borough -- during last week’s Board of Commissioners meeting.

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NEW LIONS BASEBALL COACH-John Oehler has been named head baseball coach at Gloucester City High School. He replaces Kevin Fahy who resigned last year to spend more time with his family.