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MAKE ME LAUGH How many men does it take to make pop popcorn? Three. One to hold the pan and two others to act macho and shake the stove Read more →

Brooklawn Cat Saga Continues By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent Brooklawn’s saga of the cats continued last week as resident cat rescuer Jennifer Smith once more appealed to Borough Council at the October council meeting to allow her to continue running her feline foster home. Despite an hour and a half of commentary by cat activists, who came from as far away as National Park and Marlton to support Smith, nothing was settled as the issue was brought to a close by Mayor John Soubasis. During the heated, though polite, discussion, Soubasis and Borough Council were blasted by the group, which felt that Smith should be commended for the service that she is providing. Smith’s problems started in July, when an anonymous complaint prompted the town Board of Health to notify Smith that she was in violation of a pet-limit ordinance, which allows a maximum of three animals per household. A... Read more →

Gloucester High Homecoming Game; Salem 34, Lions 26 The Gloucester City High School Homecoming game was played today, Monday at home between the Lions and Salem. The game was originally planned for Saturday but because of inclement weather, it was postponed. The final score , Salem 34, GHS 26. The Homecoming Court Finalists were Kelly Cerrone, Kaitlin Collins, Jenai Gonzales, Bernadette Malone, and Mae McHugh. Chosen as Queen was Jenai Gonzales and runner up was Kelly Cerrone. Semi-finalist for the Court: Jessica Baehr, Regina Bucher, Kaitlynn Champion Aysha Giles, Lauren Ross, Kathyrn Seternus, Erika Wadsworth. Escorts for the Homecoming Court: John Aman, Steven Barcklow, Michael Ciccaglione, Mitchell Conroy, Matthew DiNardo, Theodore Hahn, Christopher Kraft, Kyle Kramer, Cory Labbree, Michael Matkowski, James Nelson, Daniel Reader. Junior Class Princess and her Court: Kristen Herda, Princess, Kristin Marchese, Princess, Brittny Boulden 1st runner up, Tara Curran.The Court: Alexandria McColligan, Tiffaney Stileler Chelsea Thomson,... Read more →

James Give Details For Seeking Office William James candidate for Gloucester City Mayor in the November 7 election further explains his reasons for seeking the city's highest office. His statement reads as follows: " It’s time to put the cards on the table. After months of door knocking, sign fabrication, sign and T-shirts acquisitions and distribution, and introductory pamphlet distribution, the issues must be put to the people and it is my responsibility as a mayoral candidate to do so. As the Independent candidate for mayor in column 4 of the upcoming general election, I will first explain my reasons for running for public office. Being a lifelong resident of this community for what is now 50 years, as well as working the streets and community of Gloucester City for 26 years, moving through the ranks of the Police Department from Patrolman, to Detective, to Sergeant, to Lieutenant and finally... Read more →

Bill's Point of View Gloucester City Buys Dooley’s Bar; Cost To Taxpayers Not Released On October 12, Gloucester City purchased the former Dooley’s Bar at Broadway and Cumberland Streets as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance economic development along Broadway. However the amount the City paid for the former tavern is not known. It was listed with a realtor for several years. The asking price was $600,000 “The redevelopment of the former Dooley’s Bar at this central location in the City will have ripple effects on economic development along Broadway for many blocks,” announced Mayor Thomas “Tut” Kilcourse. The former Dooley’s Bar site has been the subject of housing code enforcement actions and Municipal Court fines on a regular basis for the past eighteen (18) months. The City had taken numerous actions to force the owners to make the site suitable for new businesses, however as it became clear... Read more →

St Mary Parish Monmouth & Atlantic Sts 426 Monmouth St Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Phone: (856) 456-0052 Fax: (856) 456-1837 Mass Schedule Weekend: Sat: 5 p.m. Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. Weekday: Mon thru Fri: 7, 9 a.m. Sat: 9 a.m. Holy Day & Vigil: (call) Confessions: Sat: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Devotions: Novena, Mon: 7:30 p.m. parish web site. Read more →

AP TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL (as of October 30) 1. Ohio St. 2. Michigan 3. West Virginia 4. Texas 5. Louisville 6. Auburn 7. Florida 8. Tennessee 9. Southern Cal 10. California 11. Notre Dame 12. Arkansas 13. LSU 14. Boise St. 15. Rutgers 16. Boston College 17. Wisconsin 18. Oklahoma 19. Clemson 20. Georgia Tech 21. Texas A&M 22. Wake Forest 23. Virginia Tech 24. Oregon 25. Washington St. Read more →

Mistakes sink Huskies NEILL OSTROUT The Connecticut Post PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The UConn football team may have discovered a running back, settled on a quarterback, and awoken a powerful defense, but none of it was enough to secure a much-needed victory. Aided by one defensive touchdown and another from its special teams, 15th-ranked Rutgers beat UConn 24-13 before an announced crowd of 41,077 Sunday night at Rutgers Stadium. UConn's Donald Brown, a redshirt freshman running back from nearby Atlantic Highlands, ran for 199 yards on 28 carries, including a 65-yard touchdown run on the second play of the second half that got UConn on the scoreboard and into high gear. Brown's rushing total was the most by a UConn back since Chris Bellamy ran for 212 against Kent State on Oct. 18, 2003, and the most by a UConn freshman since Tory Taylor ran for 256 against Boston University on... Read more →

MAKE ME LAUGH! A burglar broke into a home and was looking around. He heard a soft voice say, "Jesus is watching you". Thinking it was just his imagination, he continued his search. Again the voice said "Jesus is watching you". He turned his flashlight around and saw a parrot in a cage. He asked the parrot if he was the one talking and the parrot said, "yes." He asked the parrot what his name was and the parrot said, "Moses." The burglar asked, "what kind of people would name a parrot Moses?" The parrot said, "the same kind of people who would name their pit bull Jesus". Read more →

Holy Maternity Parish 431 W Nicholson Rd Audubon, NJ 08106 Phone: (856) 547-0444 Fax: (856) 547-0045 A Parish of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden NJ Mass schedule Sat: 5 p.m. Sun: 8:30, 11 a.m. Weekday: Mon thru Fri: 8 a.m. Holy day & Vigil: 8 a.m.; 7 p.m. Vigil: 7 p.m. Confessions: Sat: 4 p.m. parish web site Read more →

St Gregory Parish Whitehorse Pike & Evesham Rd 340 E Evesham Ave Magnolia, NJ 08049 Phone: (856) 784-4090 Fax: (856) 784-6371 A Parish of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden NJ pastor rev. brian o'neill Mass schedule Sat: 4:30 p.m. Sun: 8, 10 a.m.; 12 noon Weekday: Mon thru Sat: 8 a.m. Holy day & Vigil: 8, 9 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Vigil: 6:30 p.m. Confessions: Sat: 3:45 to 4:20 p.m. 1st Fri: 7:30 to 8 a.m. RELIGIOUS ED: 856-784-1440 SCHOOL INFO: 856-784-0372 parish web site Read more →

Annunciation Parish 601 W Browning Rd Bellmawr, NJ 08031 Phone: (856) 931-6307 Fax: (856) 931-0155 A Parish of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden NJ Mass Schedule: Sat: 5 p.m. Sun: 8:30, 10 a.m. Weekday: Mon: 6:30 p.m. Tue thru Fri: 7:15 a.m. Tue thru Fri: 8 a.m. (June to Sept.) Holy day & Vigil: 7:15 a.m. Vigil: 7 p.m. Confessions: Sat: 4 p.m. Devotions: Rosary, Mon: 7 p.m. RELIGIOUS ED: (856) 931-8590 SCHOOL INFO: (856) 931-0122 CONVENT: 603 W Browning Rd --- (856) 931-7192 parish web site Read more →

St Anne Parish 213 Woodbine Ave Westville, NJ 08093 Phone: (856) 456-4136 Fax: (856) 456-7502 A Parish of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden NJ Sat: 4 p.m. Sun: 8, 10:30 a.m. Weekday: Mon thru Fri: 7:45 a.m. (Chapel) Sat: 8:30 a.m. (Chapel) Holy day & Vigil: 7:45 a.m.; 7 p.m. Vigil: 7 p.m. Confessions: Sat: 3 to 3:45 p.m. <> Mass schedule RELIGIOUS ED: 856-456-4136 SCHOOL: St Matthew Regional School, National Park ---- (609) 853-7711 parish link Read more →

DRAWING HIS LAST BEER? - Friends gathered at Ferry's Seafood Restaurant, Gloucester City, last Thursday to toast Joe Walton, a well known mixologist who offi­cially retired at the end of the day. Over the course of his 38 year career, Walton has worked in a number of local pubs and taverns in the area. The 66 year old Walton started in the trade in 1951 serv­ing drinks at Brook's Tavern in Brooklawn. Walton also worked in that bar when it was known as Jimmy Penrose's Towne Tavern. Although he has only two years at Ferry's,he was employed for over 16 years at Guiseppe's Restaurant in Mt. Ephraim. Joe was also a part owner of the Red Mill Tavern in Gloucester City for a short time and spent several years at the Reading Tavern (now the Doll House) also in Gloucester City Socialable with a good sense of humor, wherever he... Read more →

Yvonne Wirtz, Past owner of Freedom Hair Care Salon Yvonne P. Wirtz of Gloucester City passed away on October 27, 2006, (nee Johns) of at the age of 63. Mrs. Wirtz was the former owner of the Freedom Hair Care Salons of Mt. Ephraim, Blackwood, and Marlton. She will be missed by her family and loved ones. She was the beloved wife of David E. Wirtz, Sr. and devoted daughter of Warren Johns and the late Valentina (nee Rappa). She was the loving mother of Jon-Paul Gullo, Dawn Lynn Currie-Scott, Russell John Currie and step children David E. Wirtz, Jr., Michael S. Wirtz and Cindy Arrigo. She is also survived by her 9 dear grandchildren, her brothers Arthur and Charles Longion and sister Delores McCarter. Relatives and friends are invited to meet on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Etherington Funeral Home, 700 Powell St. in Gloucester City.... Read more →

James Rodgers former dispatcher for City Police Department James E. Rodgers of Gloucester City passed away on October 28, 2006, at age 82. Mr. Rodgers was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Gloucester. He was a Navy Vet of WW II and former member of Townsend C. Young VFW Post 3620. Mr. Rodgers was a former Cub Scout Leader in Gloucester and member of the Old-timers String Band. He was also a former employee of RCA for 26 years and served as Dispatcher for the Gloucester City Police Dept. for many years Beloved husband of Teresa A. Rodgers (nee Casey). Loving father of James T. and wife Emily, Joseph, and wife Patricia, Jeffrey and Gerald and his wife Theresa. He was the devoted grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was also the dear brother of Regina McParland, Veronica Neunhauser, Florence Underwood, and Theresa Boyle. .... Read more →

MAKE ME LAUGH! A man and a friend are playing golf one day at their local golf course. One of the guys is about to chip onto the green when he sees a long funeral procession on the road next to the course. He stops in mid-swing, takes off his golf cap, closes his eyes, and bows down in prayer. His friend says: "Wow, that is the most thoughtful and touching thing I have ever seen. You truly are a kind man." The man then replies: "Yeah, well we were married 35 years." Read more →

Gloucester City Fire Dept Fight Blaze In National Park (Firehouse.com) A National Park NJ ( Gloucester County ) couple barely escaped with their lives when a fast moving fire engulfed their home on October 25th. Shortly after noon Gloucester County NJ 911 Center was receiving numerous calls for a working house fire at the corner of 3rd and New Jersey Avenue. A Multi-District Task Force assignment was dispatched an the National Park, Woodbury and Westville Fire Companies. The first officer on the scene was Unit 701, Westville Chief Chuck Murtaugh reported that he had a one and a half story, wood frame dwelling heavily involved and would be using all hands and to dispatch a Fast Team assignment from Gloucester City ( Camden County ). National Park Engine 811 was first in on location dropping a supply line from the hydrant that was a half of a block down the... Read more →

Lawrence Abbott Services On Monday Lawrence J. ‘Sparky’ Abbott passed away on October 18, 2006. Age 75. Of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Camden. Loving father of Lawrence Abbott of Gloucester City and Frank Abbott of Doylestown, PA. Dear Brother of Joseph Abbott of Haddon Township, Edna May Salvatore of Cherry Hill and Anna Ranalli of Cherry Hill. Beloved grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 1. Lawrence proudly served our country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday morning from 9 am to 10 am at the McCann-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Cremation will be private at the request of the family. There will be no evening viewing. Expressions of sympathy can be... Read more →

Clearview 13, Gloucester Catholic 7 (Friday October 27)Justin Betterson scored on a 17-yard run in the first quarter and Del Thomas kicked two field goals as Clearview held off Gloucester Catholic, 13-7, in a Royal Division game. The Pioneers improved to 7-0 for the first time in school history. Thomas kicked a 37-yard field goal in the opening quarter and a 34-yarder in the fourth. The Rams' only points came on quarterback Ray McKenney's 1-yard TD run in the second quarter. Read more →

St. Joseph beats Gloucester Cath. Published: Atlantic City Press Thursday, October 26, 2006 The St. Joseph High School girls volleyball team edged host Gloucester Catholic 2-1 in an Olympic Conference Liberty Division match Wedesday. The Wildcats (17-2) earned the win with scores of 25-11 and 25-12 in the first and third matches. Gloucester took the second match 25-15. Read more →

Gloucester City High School Homecoming Dance was held Friday night, October 27 The complete photo album of 130 pictures can be found in the left column. Feel free to copy any one of the photos and or e-mail them to your family and friends. There is no charge. Read more →

Mrs. Jane Armstrong, Services Monday; Member Of the Mt.Ephraim Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Jane S. Armstrong (nee Zimmer), died on October 26, 2006, of South Carolina. A former resident of Mt. Ephraim and Runnemede, she was 89. Beloved wife of the late John J., Sr., mother of John J., Jr. (Beverly) and Lois J. Bergin (Joseph). Also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Armstrong was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Mt. Ephraim Fire Dept. #2. She also helped with the Mt. Ephraim Police Youth Band. There will be a viewing from 10 am to 12 noon Monday at Gardner Funeral Home, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede. Funeral Service 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to [email protected] Read more →

Make Me Laugh Why did the blonde die in a helicopter crash? She got cold and turned off the fan Read more →

Ben Celani, World War II Veteran, Services Monday Urbano J ‘Ben’ Celani, of Gloucester City died on October 25, 2006. He was 84. Formerly of (Cranberry Run) Buena and South Philadelphia, PA. He is the husband of 22 years to Theresa (nee Bernardo) and the late Betty (nee Gough). Father of Anna M. White (Thomas) of Secane, PA, Sandra Hamilton and husband Charles of Gloucester City and stepfather of Eletta Gawin (Tom) of Clayton. Dear Brother of Florence Mestichelli of Philadelphia. Also, survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ben was born in Philadelphia and lived in South Philadelphia. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Viewing on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the McCann Healey Funeral Home, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am at Saint Mary's R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment... Read more →

Russ Agar, WWII Vet, Former City Post Office Employee Russell J. Agar of Washington Twp., passed away on October 21, 2006 at the age of 90. He is the husband of the late Evva L. (Wilhelm) father of Carol A. Funk, (George D.) of Washington Twp., NJ and Dr. John R. Agar, Jr. (Beatrice A.) of Newtown Square, PA. His brother Edward B. Agar, grandchildren Janice Ray (James), Steven Funk, Rebekah Agar, and Sarah Agar, and great grandchildren Aidan Ray and Sadie Ray also survive him. Mr. Agar was born November 25, 1915, one of nine children of Edward and Catherine Agar (Morozzi). He graduated from Gloucester City High School during the Depression and initially found work as a truck driver. In 1938, he enlisted in the United States Navy, and retired after 20 years of service as a hospital corpsman, having served during both World War II and the... Read more →

Searchers fail to turn up body of bridge jumper Thursday, October 26, 2006 (Gloucester County Times)GLOUCESTER CITY Marine patrols from the Delaware River Port Authority and the state police searched the Delaware River for a third day without success Wednesday for the body of a person who jumped from the Walt Whitman Bridge. Authorities were searching for the body of George Palladino, a 15-year-old Deptford High School student Read more →

New Jersey Program Bought Polluted Lands for Low-income Schools by Megan Tady (The NewStandard, Syracuse NY)In what critics consider one of the more blatant examples of environmental racism, a fund supposedly intended to give a leg up to impoverished pupils of color was used to put them at risk while favoring private developers. Oct. 23 – Residents in Gloucester City, New Jersey normally would have welcomed the state-funded construction of a new middle school. Instead, LaRae DiCamillo found herself fighting it. The school was slated to be built on a Superfund site – highly contaminated land scheduled for cleanup by the federal government – and DiCamillo, the parent of a second grader, was outraged. "I've begged [the government], 'Please don't do this to our kids,'" DiCamillo said. But the toxic land purchased for Gloucester City's middle school may not be an anomaly. Evidence suggests that the state government, as part... Read more →

MAKE ME LAUGH! A Dwarf rushes into doctors surgery. "Doctor doctor, you've got to help me: every day I get smaller and smaller". The Doctor replies - "Sorry, but I can't help you straight away: you'll have to be a little patient" Read more →

Mt Ephraim School Board Has Some Tough Financial Decisions By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent The Mount Ephraim School District, as well as many other small school systems, may be looking at some tough financial decisions down the line, according to district auditor Robert Stewart. Stewart last week presented the results of the district’s annual school audit to Board of Education members. “Financially, you’re in good shape—as good a shape as the state will let you be in,” reported Stewart. Stewart was referring to state restrictions, which allow districts to keep only a fund balance amount equal to two-percent of the prior year’s expenditures. Anything over the two-percent mark must go to tax relief. Stewart praised the business office, crediting Board Secretary Melissa Raywood with doing “an excellent job”. Chief School Administrator Richard Serfling reported that there was no reportable violence or vandalism in the district during the 2005-2006 school year.... Read more →

Make Me Laugh! After a long day on the course, the exasperated golfer turned to his caddie and said, "You must be the absolute worst caddie in the world." "No, I don't think so," said the caddie. "That would be too much of a coincidence." Read more →

Andrew Gillen, Brooklawn Student Excels Andrew Gillen a 7th grader at Alice Costello Elementary School, Brooklawn will be representing his school and the State of NJ at the 2006 Junior National Young Leaders Conference November 11 - 16 in Washington D.C. Andrew was chosen because of his outstanding academic achievements and demonstrated leadership potential. Andrew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gillen, of Brooklawn. Read more →

Make Me Laugh! A drunk is sitting on the street curb in front of a bar. A stranger comes buy and asks if he'd O.K.. The drunk replies by asking, "Do you know who I am?" The stranger says "No. Who are you?" The drunk proudly says "I'm Jesus Christ... and I can prove it! Come with me!" They enter the bar and the bartender looks up and yells "Jesus Christ! Are you here again?" Read more →

Highland 34, Gloucester Catholic 0 (Gloucester County Times)Tedd Teschner completed 6-of-8 passes for 134 yards and three touchdowns as Highland surprised Gloucester Catholic, 34-0, in the Royal Division. The Tartans (2-4, 1-4), who beat the Rams for the first time a year ago, jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead despite being held to minus-one rushing yard in the first half. Joe Grisko started the scoring by returning a blocked punt 40 yards for a touchdown. Teschner had TD passes of 67 yards to Ahmad Covington and four yards to Gary Reichert before the half. Teschner added a 38-yard scoring strike to Chris Mims and Mike Daniels had a three-yard TD run to finish the scoring. Pat Dougherty rushed for 61 yards on 11 carries, and George Spingler caught three passes for 61 yards for the Rams (2-4, 2-4), whose playoff hopes were dealt a serious blow. Read more →

Re: MRSA Outbreak In Gloucester City Public Schools From Dr. Mary Stansky, school superintendent Dear Parents, Recently there have been several outbreaks of MRSA - Methicillin - resistant staphylococcus aureus, throughout the tri-county region. In the past, MRSA occurred in hospitals and nursing homes, but it is becoming more common in community settings, such as schools and daycare centers. A number of students in Gloucester City Schools have been diagnosed with a confirmed case of MRSA. Exposed wounds and other skin sites as well as nasal secretions are important reservoirs of staph aureus, bacteria. Often referred to as "staph', it is commonly found on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. Please note that only a very small percentage of staph infections are actually MRSA. Normal treatment is with an antibiotic for the individual having a MRSA infection. IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR PERSONS EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WITH... Read more →

James Says There Are Ways To Stop Taxes From Increasing William James, Gloucester City Independent Mayor candidate, released the following statement on his thoughts on ways to stop the ever ending increase in our local property taxes. His statement reads as follows: “Shared services and consolidated purchases of equipment and supplies are going to be necessary agreements to forge between neighboring small municipalities. The State of New Jersey is making it quite clear that a failure to embrace these concepts and aggressively pursue these types of agreements will directly affect future considerations related to state aid. Our municipality has already experienced the effectiveness and the financial benefits of one such agreement. The Gloucester City, Brooklawn, Bellmawr, Mount Ephraim and Runnemede Police Departments, staffed, trained and equipped a critical response team to address high risk entries and hostage/barricaded subject situations that occur in the five, individually governed, municipalities. The benefits related... Read more →

Bill’s Opinion: Cheers and Jeers By William E. Cleary Compliments to the Gloucester City Highway workers for doing such a nice job over the past several weeks planting trees along Broadway. Lets hope those who for whatever reason get a charge out of destroying things don’t vandalize the trees. A Big Thumbs up to the police officers, who patrol the streets in Gloucester City. Even though the crime reports are being withheld from the public we know, you are out there protecting us. Thank you. Cheers to the political candidates running for office on November 7. No matter what your party affiliation the job of councilperson is a thankless one. If it weren’t for people like yourselves volunteering your time, many communities would suffer. Moreover, a big thank you to the City Independent candidates. Because of you, people in Gloucester City can actually take part in the democratic process this... Read more →

Gloucester City South Port Development; Will Take Years To Complete By Bill Cleary Work continues on clearing the former GAF site at Charles and Water Streets. The work has been ongoing for almost a year now and there is still much to do. Beazer homes plans to eventually built townhouses and condominiums on the GAF property once it is cleared. The company is also building new homes on the former Starlite Drive-In property at Route 130 and Klemm Avenue. Two properties at that site have been sold. The company plans to build a total of 63 homes which are selling for the mid $200,000. Next week as part of the City's Fall Festival a bus tour of the South Port area is being offered. For those who will be unable to take the tour you can look at the photos of the site in the album posted in the left... Read more →

Pennsville takes it to the Lions; GHS record 2-4 (Gloucester County Times)Pennsville capitalized early on two Gloucester fumbles on the Lions' first four plays. Senior kicker Howie Herrmann kicked a 34-yard field goal after the first turnover and Crawford scored his first touchdown of the day after the second fumble recovery. Gloucester was able to answer back in the first quarter with a 38-yard touchdown pass from Liam James to Brian Collins. James initially fumbled the ball on a double reverse, but recovered and hit a wide open Collins in the end zone. James finished the day with seven receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns, including the throw. "It's hard to overcome two fumbles, but we certainly had more chances as the game went on," said Gloucester head coach Leon Harris. "Our mistakes and missed opportunities didn't help." The Lions dropped to 2-4 overall with Saturday's loss. Read more →

Jim Thomson, Local Bricklayer, Succumbs At The Age of 73 James C. Thomson, (Skipper) age 73, of Gloucester City, died Thursday, October 19, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Jim was born in, and was a life long resident, of Gloucester City. He was a retired self-employed bricklayer. Jim is survived by his wife, Ruth (nee Blanke); three daughters, Debbie Reed (Gary) of Cape Coral, Florida; Lori Ryan (Kevin) and Ruth O'Donnell (Todd) all of Gloucester City; nine grandchildren, Kristy Marchese (Bob) of Gloucester Twp.; Nichole Rodgers (John) of Voorhees; Dana Blaylock of Gloucester City; Stephanie Reed of Cape Coral, FL; Jessica and Meghan Ryan, Alicia, Thomas and Erin O'Donnell, all of Gloucester City; two great-grandsons, Matthew and Michael Marchese; and a brother, Charles Thomson (Carol) of Gloucester City. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Nancy Blaylock. Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday evening... Read more →

Mrs. Lucy DeBouno, Age 95, of Brooklawn Lucy DeBouno (nee Minerva) of Brooklawn passed away on October 19, 2006, at the age of 95 years. She is the wife of the late Augustine (Gus). Mother of Elaine Simkins of Tuckerton, Joan Zito of Brooklawn, and the late Doris Grimmie. Sister of Marie White of Barrington, and the late Louise Minerva, Michael Minerva, Charles Minerva, and Anthony Minerva. Grandmother of seven, great grandmother of 11, and great great grandmother of one. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation with her family on Monday from 10 am to 11 am at the Assumption RC Church, 318 Carl Hasselhan Drive, Atco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin. For more info or to e-mail condolences, please visit: www.lpwooster funeralhome.com Read more →

MAKE ME LAUGH! A drunk man boards a bus. A Bible thumper tells him, "You're going straight to hell." The drunk struggles to get up and says, "My God, I'm on the wrong bus." Read more →

The Ray Ford Old Timers Night By Bill Cleary The annual event was held Friday night, October 20 at the Gloucester Heights Fire Hall. Over 100 men were in attendance. You can see the entire photo album located in the left hand column at the top. Read more →

Rider Sports The Rider University women’s soccer game with Iona, scheduled for Friday, October 20, was postponed due to rain, and will now be played on Tuesday, October 24, at 3pm. Rider hosts Fairfield on Sunday at 1pm in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game. Even though that is no longer the final home game, the graduating seniors will still be honored on Sunday in a pre-game ceremony Link: TypePad Blogs - Blogging Software and Tools for Businesses and Professionals. Read more →

Halloween and Fall Festival Events Saturday Halloween Hodgepodge Craft for all ages. 11 a.m. Evesham Library, 984 Tuckerton Road, Marlton. (856) 983-1444. Pumpkin Painting Party. 10 a.m. to ? Commerce Bank, 236 Sicklerville Road, Williamstown. (856) 751-9000. Allhallows Eve Costume Ball. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Brandywine River Museum Courtyard, US Route 1, Chadds Ford, Pa. $70 members; $85 non-members; $100 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Brandywine Conservancy. (610) 388-8315. Franklin Square Pumpkin Patch. Noon to 4 p.m. or while supplies last. Franklin Square, Sixth and Race streets, Phila. Free. Rain date is Sunday. Sunday Halloween Parade. 3 p.m. in Cape May. Register at 1:30 p.m. followed by a Halloween Party at 4 p.m. at the Physick Estate (parade end) 1048 Washington St., Cape May. Pumpkin carving pro, Tomas Gonzales, displays his artistic talent. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Somerset Village at Crystal Lakes, 204 LaCosta Drive, Egg... Read more →

Spring Lake Offers Solitude, History There are no traffic lights, no parking meters, and no need to wear watches. Time stands still in Spring Lake, a New Jersey shore town 65 miles from New York to the north, 65 miles from Philadelphia to the west, and light years from the frenetic pace of the 21st century urban landscape. Even during the off-season, Spring Lake is an idyllic place to escape. The Ashling Cottage Inn It has a two mile-boardwalk Read more →

MAKE ME LAUGH What do have when a lawyer is buried up to his neck in sand? Not enough sand. Read more →

BROOKLAWN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Dr. John Kellmayer Superintendent Telephone: (856)-456-4039 Fax: (856)-456-7980 Alice Costello School Brooklawn Public School District 301 Haakon Road Brooklawn, NJ 08030 Brooklawn School Security Earns an A+ With the recent wave of school-based violence in the United States, there has been much discussion about the safety and security of America’s school children. The Brooklawn Public School District is highly secure and the safety and well being of the children is the foremost concern of the Board of Education, administration, faculty, and staff. All access into the building is controlled through a series of electronic locks. Cameras that record continuously are positioned at many locations throughout the building. All visitors must be admitted through the main office and are required to wear identification that identifies them as visitors as they move throughout the buildings. Faculty and staff have been trained in emergency preparedness and security measures. Training... Read more →

SPOTLIGHT ON: Ashely Boulden Boulden Excels On, Off Field Ashley Boulden with a student Gloucester City High School Graduate Ashley Boulden’s passion for teaching, hockey and softball go hand in hand. She credits her biological family, Rider University's field hockey and softball families and the teacher education department in the School of Education for instilling a positive attitude that is deeply rooted in her personal and professional development. “I am surrounded by positive people who help make what I do so incredible,” said Boulden of Brooklawn , a senior elementary education/psychology major and special education minor and a co-captain of Rider’s field hockey team. “I would not have it any other way.” Coming off a winning season last spring in the MAAC (softball) and the fall Northeast Conference (field hockey), Boulden, named one of five senior co-captains, looks forward to this fall’s hockey season and spring softball season. “We make... Read more →

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. Conference Call for Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Financial Results Scheduled for November 7, 2006 ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Tuesday, November 7, 2006, before the open of the market, Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE: BZH) (www.beazer.com) will release results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2006. The Company will hold a conference call on the same day at 11:00 AM ET to discuss the results and take questions. You may listen to the conference call and view the Company’s slide presentation over the internet by going to the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website at www.beazer.com. To access the conference call by telephone, listeners should dial 800-369-1904 (for international callers, dial 773-756-4625). To be admitted to the call, verbally supply the passcode "BZH". A replay of the call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the live call. To directly... Read more →