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Lone Couple Waits For Hours Outside of Kmart To Buy Video Game Tom and Dawn Ambrose, of Shamong staked their claim late Wednesday night for the Friday release of Sony's PlayStation 3 video game system in front of the Kmart in Brooklawn. In fact, they were the only people in line on Thursday afternoon since the store only had one to sell. According to the Ambrose’s, there were eight people in line besides themselves but they went elsewhere after the store manager told some of the others who were waiting the store only received one system. Posted on the front door of the store was a sign that read Kmart regrets they didn't receive the allotment they were promised by the game manufacture. And they had no systems to sell. When a reporter from ClearysNotebook pointed to the sign the Ambroses said they were assured they would get the one... Read more →

Ray Rice was named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award. RUTGERS (9-0, 4-0 BIG EAST) at CINCINNATI (5-5, 2-3 BIG EAST) Date: November 18, 2006 Kickoff Time: 7:45 p.m. Site: Cincinnati, Ohio Stadium: Nippert Stadium (35,000) GAME NOTES Television: ESPN (Mike Patrick, Play-by-Play; Todd Blackledge, Color; Holly Rowe, Sideline) Radio: Each of Rutgers’ 12 games this season will be broadcast on the Rutgers Radio Network and can be heard on WOR (AM-710) and WCTC (AM-1450) with Chris Carlin as the play-by-play announcer and former Rutgers TE Tim Pernetti handling color analysis. Anthony Fuccilli will serve as the sideline reporter. Rutgers’ student station, WRSU (FM-88.7), will also broadcast the game. The game can also be heard on the Internet at www.scarletknights.com, the official athletics website of Rutgers UniversityFor the first time in school history, Rutgers will play a game ranked in the Top 10 as the seventh-ranked Scarlet Knights travel... Read more →

BROOKLAWN POLICE SETUP ROAD CHECK By Bill Cleary Thursday, November 16, Brooklawn Borough Police in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles were stopping motorists to check for current vehicle registration stickers and any other motor vehicle violations. The checkpoint was set up on New Broadway near Lipkins Pharmacy. As for wearing your seatbelt, information released by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, reveals there were 748 crash-related fatalities in New Jersey in 2005. Of those, 229 people were not wearing seatbelts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says seat belts reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat vehicle occupants by 45 percent. The law states if the passenger is under the age of 18 and not wearing a seatbelt, the driver may be ticketed. If the driver is wearing his or her seatbelt, and the over-18 passenger is not, that passenger may be ticketed. Read more →

ZAWADZKI, GEORGE C. On November 13, 2006 of Bellmawr. Age 91. Beloved husband of the late Anna M. (Nee Barauskus). Also survived by his dear friends Joseph and Elizabeth Acerbo. Mr. Zawadzki was a member of the VFW Post # 7410. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service 11am Saturday at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to [email protected] Read more →

RYRIE, ALFRED WARREN 'AL' On November 14, 2006, age 79 of Bellmawr, NJ. Beloved husband of Doris G. (nee Gross) for fifty-six years. Beloved uncle of Virginia Chiaro of Maple Shade, Albert Kline of Mt. Laurel, Betty Ann Piskorski of Flour Town PA and Michael Kopras of Gloucester City. Loving God-father of Laura Bergstrom of Forked River, Carole Pappert of Somerdale, Peggy Schulz of Maple Shade and Charles Thomas of Cherry Hill. Mr. Ryrie was a WWII NavyVeteran. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL HOME 11 E. Kings Hwy Mt. Ephraim, NJ (856-931-1628) Funeral Service Friday 11:00am at the Funeral Home. Interment Locustwood Mem. Park, Cherry Hill, NJ Read more →

National Weather Service Issues Tornado Watch For Local Area Thursday, November 16, 2006 The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties today on top of the flood watch already in effect. Storm clouds coming blowing in over Martins Lake in Gloucester City at 1 pm today, Thursday. The tornado watch is in effect until 6 p.m. The flood watch is in effect from 1 p.m. through late evening hours. Forecasters said tornadoes, wind gusts to 80 mph, hail and lightning are possible today and tonight across the region. A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. A flood watch also was in effect for most of the state. Forecasters were predicting 1 to 2 inches of rain through the night. Many areas are still saturated from rain over the past week, and... Read more →

Missing playoffs isn't a deterrent Wednesday, November 15, 2006 By Scott [email protected] Those players who best took advantage of those opportunities and were nominated by their coaches were honored at the Woodbury Country Club for Tuesday's meeting of the Touchdown Club of Southern New Jersey. Among them was Gloucester senior running back Brandon McElwee, who exploded for 250 yards on 26 carries and scored three touchdowns as the Lions improved to 4-5 and won their second straight game, 27-14, over Audubon. McElwee also registered 12 tackles, eight solo, and forced a fumble at safety. His reasoning was quite simple. "Knowing that our coach (Leon Harris) never had a losing season, that gave us motivation, to keep his streak," McElwee said. "We can still get a .500 record, we've got our last game in two weeks. So we knew we had to win this one for him. Read more Read more →

Student Ticket Policy Announced for Syracuse Game PISCATAWAY, NJ - Student tickets for the final Rutgers home football game of the 2006 season, against Syracuse on Saturday, November 25, will be distributed on Saturday, November 18. The time of the game will be either noon or 3:30 and will be determined following this week's game at Cincinnati. There will be 10,500 student tickets available and students with a valid ID may pick up tickets at the west gate of the stadium starting Saturday morning, November 18, at 9:00 am while tickets last. Students will not be able to line up for tickets before 5:00 am. Students will be given the option of a ticket in the student section (107-115) or in temporary end zone bleacher seating under the scoreboard. Students may obtain one ticket per valid ID and must be present to be given a ticket (multiple tickets will not... Read more →

George Arenz, ICAC Member; Member of Brooklawn Legion George M. Arenz Jr., of Gloucester City and formerly of Fairview Section of Camden, on passed away on November 13, 2006, at the age 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Rose A. Arenz (nee Sage); devoted father of George M. Arenz III, of Glenolden, PA, William (and the late Sue) Frampton of Fairview /Camden and Albert 'Bud' (Carol) Frampton of Palmyra; bother of Margaret (Richard) Hooven of Ridley Park, PA; grandfather of Jillian & Alexandra Arenz and Diane, Bill, Jeff, Scott, Ellen & Michael Frampton. George and his late wife lived in Fairview since 1962 where they belonged to the ICAC Club. They moved to Gloucester City two years ago. George was a retired quality control inspector from Melitta Coffee, Cherry Hill. Mr. Arenz served in the US Army at the close of WWII and was a member of the American... Read more →

Eleanor May Yost, Westville Baptist Church Organist For 70 Years Mrs. Eleanor May Yost, age 88 of Westville and Brooklawn, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006 in Fountains of Cedar Parke, Atco. Eleanor was born on Jan. 22, 1918 in Westville. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Ethel Mae Knox Yost. Eleanor attended Westville Public School, Woodbury High School, and graduated from a Business School in Camden, upon graduation she worked for the Frank F. Yost Insurance Agency, owned, and operated by her father, which she continued to manage after his death. She was a member of the Westville Baptist Church, which she joined in 1930, and was church organist for over 70 years. She also belonged to the Sunshine Sunday School class. Eleanor was a 60-year member of Woodbury Chapter #109, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Pitman chapter also. She was also a Rainbow Girl... Read more →

Thursday Weather Forecast (Phillyweather.net)We barely made it to 8. After our 'increasing sun' turned out to be a few peaks of sunshine in a couple of locations while the other 99% of the area was mired in clouds for most of the day, we still got to 60 degrees, making this the 5th longest streak of 60+ high temps ever in November. Only one of the 10 winters that followed a 8 day plus streak had colder than normal weather -- and that was 1993-1994. The rest of the winters were at least normal to above normal for temperatures. We should see our 9th day of 60+ tomorrow with another day of clouds and very limited sun. A few places will also see some showers in the afternoon. Drizzle and dense fog are also possible in places tomorrow with the limited sunshine keeping a lid on the ability for the... Read more →

Wednesday (11/15)WEATHER FORECAST (Phillyweather.net) After our 'increasing sun' turned out to be a few peaks of sunshine in a couple of locations while the other 99% of the area was mired in clouds for most of the day, we still got to 60 degrees, making this the 5th longest streak of 60+ high temps ever in November. Only one of the 10 winters that followed a 8 day plus streak had colder than normal weather -- and that was 1993-1994. The rest of the winters were at least normal to above normal for temperatures. We should see our 9th day of 60+ tomorrow with another day of clouds and very limited sun. A few places will also see some showers in the afternoon. Drizzle and dense fog are also possible in places tomorrow with the limited sunshine keeping a lid on the ability for the atmosphere to warm itself up... Read more →

National Park Fire Department on the job since 1908 Read more Read more →

Woodbury Fire Department established in 1799 there are 5 career firemen and 33 active volunteers read more Read more →

WESTVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Station 73, Serving the Boro of Westville since 1988 Read more Read more →

Gloucester City Fire Department Address: One North King Street Gloucester City, NJ 08030 • Map This Department Emergency Dispatch Phone: 911 Business Phone: 856-456-2652 Fax: 856-456-0882 Department Web Site: http://cms.firehouse.com/content/department/index.jsp Related Web Site: Email: [email protected] About Gloucester City Fire Department: Department Type: Combination Paid/Volunteer Services Provided: Firefighting Hazardous Material Response BLS Emergency Medical Service Vehicle Rescue (Extrication) Search & Rescue Other Technical/Specialized Rescue Number of Stations: 3 Read more Read more →

Camden Fire Department Rescue Company Number 1 Engine Company 11 was organized on June 28, 1951 and entered service on that date at Fire Headquarters, 29 North 5th Street at the corner of North 5th and Arch Street in center city Camden. In 1961 the unit relocated to the new headquarters, a converted factory building that had once been the home of the Camden Courier-Post newspaper at 3 North 3rd Street, the corner of North 3rd and Arch Street. On November7, 1978 Rescue 1 moved across the street to the new Fire Headquarters building at 2 North 3rd Street. In 1993 Rescue Company again moved, this time to 619 Kaighn Avenue, the former home of Ladder Company 2 in South Camden, where it shared the building with the Fire Department Property Maintenance Unit. On December 7, 1998 Rescue Company 1 moved to its present location at the Liberty Station at... Read more →

Audubon Fire Department "Proud of our Past, Dedicated to our Future" 221 W. Merchant Street Audubon, New Jersey 08106 856-547-8220 Telephone 856-547-7220 Fax Volunteers Wanted! Please visit the firehouse for details. The Audubon Fire Department is an all volunteer Department consisting of over 75 members operating from a single station located at 221 West Merchant St. in our downtown business district. Each year we respond to many requests for fire, rescue, and EMS assistance while maintaining a very active role in our community. Averaging over 300 calls each year, AFD is a busy Department considering we serve a 1.5 square borough. Our response district includes the Borough of Audubon and certain responses into the towns of Audubon Park, Oaklyn, Haddon Heights and Mt. Ephraim. Our ladder truck is called to cover some of our surrounding communities when needed and our Cascade is routinely called to provide services to our surrounding... Read more →

Welcome to the "West Side Pride" West Collingswood Heights Fire Department Haddon Township Fire District #4 Read more Read more →

BELLMAWR AMBULANCE P.O. Box 368 W. Browning Rd. and Lowell Ave. Bellmawr, NJ 08031 856-933-3225 The Bellmawr Ambulance Squad is a life-saving organization created by Chief Edward Garrity of the Bellmawr Police Department in the early 1950's. The squad was originally a division overseen by the Police Department. The ambulance was housed in Bellmawr Fire & Rescue Hall on Lewis Avenue. Later the squad was made an independent organization. The ambulances were eventually housed behind Dealers Service Corp.(now United Rentals) in a garage, and currently we operate out of our station on Lowell Avenue, and have been since 1992. We run two ambulances, both Horton Fords. During the daytime hours a full-time crew of two EMTs is utilized, and volunteers respond in the evening, and early morning hours. FOR EMERGENCIES CALL Read more →

The Mount Ephraim Fire Department The Mount Ephraim Fire Department is an all volunteer department presently consisting of over 80 members operating out of two stations (Bell Road Station, and Lambert Ave Station). Together, the M.E.F.D. responds to over 400 calls per year, providing fire prevention / protection, and rescue services to the residents, businesses, and visitors of the one square mile borough including portions of state highways 295, 76, and the Black Horse Pike. The department also provides mutual aide to neighboring boroughs of Bellmawr, Haddon Heights, Gloucester City, Audubon, Runnemede, and Oaklyn. We respond anytime, anyplace someone needs us. Read more Read more →

Bellmawr Fire Department MISSION STATEMENT The Bellmawr Fire Department is committed to serving the Municipality of Bellmawr with the greatest level of life and property protection. We are committed to serve our community by preserving life, property and the environment through the efforts of a dedicated team of Volunteers. We will achieve this by training, public fire safety education and providing an atmosphere that encourages innovation, professional development and diversity. The members are highly skilled and are dedicated to helping the community manage emergencies when they arise. Read more Read more →

Brooklawn Fire Department Address: Horton And So.Wilson Ave Brooklawn, NJ 08030 • Map This Department Emergency Dispatch Phone: 911 Business Phone: (856)456-0750x49 Fax: 856-456-4320 Department Web Site: Related Web Site: Email: [email protected] About Brooklawn Fire Department: Brooklawn Fire Department proudly protects 2500 people living in an area of 1 1/2 square miles. We operate out of 2 stations that protect a primarily residential area. Our department is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status. Our Town is surrounded by water that keeps our two boats busy. US Rt. 130 runs throught the town with two circles that always keeps us busy with MVA`S. Our surrounding towns are Bellmawr Stations 33 & 32, Gloucester City Dist 5 and Mt Ephraim Station 45 Department Type: All Volunteer Services Provided: Firefighting Search & Rescue Support Number of Stations: 2 Bookmark This Fire Department Profile for Easy Access: http://departments.firehouse.com/dept/BrooklawnNJ . Read more →

Chuckles Say Cheeseeeee Doggie Biscuit! Gloucester City Letter Carrier Mike Rofrano takes a moment from delivery mail to his many customers, (Mike has the biggest route in the post office, according to Mike) to pose on Halloween with Kathy Hall's Labrador Retriever who just returned from having his teeth cleaned at the doggie dentist. Read more →

Mt Ephraim Mayor Says Post Office Will Be Rebuilt By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent Mount Ephraim Mayor Michael Reader said at the recent Boro Commissioners meeting that he has heard a buzz that the Borough’s post office will be rebuilt. Reader insisted that nothing is definite until the municipality receives formal notification from the United States Postal Service, but Commissioners Anthony Chambers and Suzanne Gaglianone speculated that a trailer or modular unit would be set up for local use. Gaglianone commended the people who work in the Borough’s tax office for their hard work and dedication. The commissioner said that the women in the Borough office often times do not get the recognition that they deserve because they work behind the scenes, out of the public eye. Gaglianone also stated that the commissioners are working very hard to give the residents the most possible services for their tax dollars. She... Read more →

City Lake Association History Theresa Gillespie Gloucester City Lake Association vice president released the following statement on the history of the group. It reads as follows: I’ve been reading about the founding of the Lake Association in the Gloucester City News. I would like to give you the history. My husband Charles and I purchased our home on Baynes Avenue in October 2000. Shortly after this purchase, Charles realized that the area around the lake was neglected and overgrown with weeds, brush, and trash. It was desperately in need of a major cleanup. We had met our neighbor, Nick Marchese about one month before we moved in. Also, we had started to maintain the area around the lake as the previous owner was unable to accomplish this large task by herself. The “Mini Hole” consists of two properties – one that is owned by the City and one that we... Read more →

DOES ANYONE REALLY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING? As I drove by the former Weisgerber property at Klemm Ave and Johnson Blvd., Gloucester City, I noticed three or more big tractor and trailers carrying what looks like oil drilling equipment. Flagmen were directing traffic on Klemm Avenue and on Johnson Blvd. The trucks were being unloaded in the heavy rain that was falling. Thursday, November 16 the Johnson Blvd. was closed to all traffic. The beautiful home that once stood there on the point is now gone. In its place is a colossal devastating project that has brought noise and pollution to a once tranquil neighborhood. Yet there is never any information being publicized about what is actually being done at the site from the City or those in the federal government that are running the project. I know it is a site that thorium was found to be located.... Read more →

City Council Amends Redevelopment Plan By Megan Paolini NEWS Correspondent Gloucester City Council Meeting approved an ordinance on second reading last Thursday Nov. 2, implementing an amended plan for the former Coast Guard base redevelopment area. The original redevelopment plan was adopted in 1996, but since then the idea and potential developer have changed, Council members said. This new redevelopment plan is consistent with the Southport redevelopment project. Developer Sean Scarborough said his company hopes to build 150 condominiums on the pier and surrounding area along the Delaware River. Costs for the housing units will range from $200,000 to $500,000. Councilman Raymond Coxe abstained during the voting of this ordinance. An ordinance establishing storm water control was passed on second reading, to bring it up to standards required by the state of New Jersey. The council passed an ordinance on second reading that amends the code of Gloucester City entitled... Read more →

Ott Pacifico Was A True War Hero; He Will Be Missed By All Who Knew Him Below is a copy of an email sent to family and friends about the late Ott Pacifico of Gloucester City. He passed away last week at the age of 87. The funeral services are tomorrow Tuesday, November 14. His obituary appears elsewhere on this page Mr. Pacifico was a prisoner of war during World War II. If you ever met Ott, you could never tell he had suffered such a terrible ordeal during World War II. A man with a smile that would light up a room. He had eyes that had a twinkle of mischief in them that sparkled whenever he spoke to you. Quick with a joke, a warm handshake, he knew everyone in Gloucester City by his or her first name and everyone knew Ott. Read on about this gentleman who... Read more →

MARCHESE THANKS VOTERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT Gloucester City Councilman Nicholas Marchese released the following statement thanking everyone who voted for him in Tuesday election. It reads as follows: "I would like to say thank you to ever one involved in our campaign. It was the help of many people who believed in us that got us elected. We are proud to serve the City of Gloucester and will work hard to identify the conflicts that exist in our city, and find serious solutions to these problems. We congratulate our opponents for their time served and efforts to help better our fine city. We will look for their support in the future for the good of the city. The people of Gloucester who did not know us, but had the faith to vote for us was the difference in this election. The hope for a better tomorrow is what inspired them... Read more →

One of my favorite spring and autumn memories ever since my early childhood was hearing the honk of the Canada Geese. I'd peer up at the sky and look for the telltale V-formation of the flock of geese returning to Canada for the summer or leaving for the winter. Funny how plentiful they are today. There was a time when the bird was on the endanged species list. Our family would ride to Bombay Hook in Delaware each fall to watch the 1000's of geese flying south stop off at the Waterfowl refuge. Canada Geese are waterfowl that live throughout most of North America. They are famous for their life-long mating, though a widowed goose will usually choose another mate. The photo was taken recently at the Minnie Hole, Highland Blvd. Gloucester City Read more →

GREENFIELDS VOLUNTEERS FIRE CO. WEB SITE Welcome to the Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company's New Home On The Web! The Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company is located in West Deptford Township, New Jersey. We are one of 4 companies in the Township. GVFC provides Fire & Rescue services to approximately 7,000 first-due residents and over 50,000 Township residents. GVFC runs approximately 250 calls per year ranging from fires, to accidents, to rescue calls. Read more Read more →

The Democrat’s Party Machine Was Broken! By William E. Cleary Some die hard Democrats in Gloucester City would tell you what happened in last Tuesday’s election was a fluke. To have three unknowns (William James, Nick Marchese and Jay Brophy) with no political experience defeat a well-organized Camden County Democrat machine could never happen again. To have a Gloucester City resident running for Sheriff (Chuck Billingham) who received 2500 votes plus but was unable to carry the local candidates on his coattail to victory was a once in a blue moon occurrence. Furthermore to have these same three political novices win the local election after the Camden County Democrat Machine held a political rally in Gloucester City featuring a national figure like Senator Kennedy; well their win was a one in a million chance. Well I believe they (The Democrat Machine) would be wise to pay heed. *The people had... Read more →

GHS POWDER PUFF GAME SENIORS 28 JUNIORS 26 The first annual 2006 GHS Powder Puff Game was held Saturday night (November 12) at the Billy Flynn Sports Complex, Johnson Blvd., Gloucester City. Senior Leanna Wiley scored two touchdowns leading her teammates to a tough win over the Juniors. An estimated 400 to 500 fans were on hand to watch the exciting game. The boys from both classes dressed in cheerleader outfits kept the fans laughing throughout the game. See photo album on your left. (Photos by Bruce Darrow) Read more →

(Friday November 10) A flock of geese set their wings as they land in The Minnie Hole in Gloucester City. Photo by BeeSea Read more →

Gloucester City High School Alumni News: All alumni are invited to attend the monthly meetings held the second Monday of each month. Alumni meet at the M.E. Costello School Library at 7 p.m. Meetings run approximately one hour. New members and new ideas are welcome! Read more →

Lions win! Gloucester High wins Consolation Game The Lions Brandon McElwee, rushed for 250 yards and scored three TD's. The final Lions 27 Audubon 14. See photo album on the left, photos by Bruce Darrow. Read more →

Thank you signs from the newly elected Independent council members in Gloucester City are posted throughout the City. Read more →

Friday (Nov. 10)Was a Beautiful Day in Gloucester City, sunny with temperatures in the mid 70's PHOTO by BeeSea taken at the Minnie Hole, Highland Blvd. Read more →

Rutgers Upsets No. 3 Louisville 28-25 on Last-Second Field Goal By Bob Bensch Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Jeremy Ito's 28-yard field goal with 13 seconds remaining in the game gave Rutgers University a 28-25 win over third-ranked Louisville last night in a matchup of college football unbeatens. Left, Ito receives congratulations from his teammates. Ray Rice ran for two touchdowns and 132 yards as 13th-ranked Rutgers (9-0, 4-0 Big East Conference) rallied from a 25-7 deficit in Piscataway, New Jersey. The win moves the Scarlet Knights into first place in the Big East, where the champion receives an automatic berth into one of the Bowl Championship Series postseason games. ``I'm ready to cry right now, I don't know how to hold it back,'' Rice said in an interview with ESPN. ``I'm so happy for my team right now. We deserve this.'' Ito's winning kick came after he missed a 33-yard... Read more →

For one night, New Jersey takes center stage PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) -- The biggest game in Rutgers' long football history produced what surely was the biggest celebration the school has ever seen. A large portion of the record crowd of 44,111 wound up on the field in a wild scene following the No. 15 Scarlet Knights' 28-25 win over No. 3 Louisville Thursday night. Fans streamed onto the field from all sides, including the temporary bleachers in the south end zone that had been erected specifically for this game. They covered the field as music blared and a cannon perched on a hill outside one corner of the stadium boomed. A primary target of their affection was Jeremy Ito, the junior kicker who converted a 28-yard field goal with 13 seconds left for the decisive points. They pummeled him and eventually raised him off the ground and sent him bobbing... Read more →

I-76 crash, blaze kills 1 (Friday Nov. 10)Police are on the scene of a fatal accident and fire north of Exit 1D on Interstate 76 / Route 42 that has closed two lanes in each direction and jammed traffic. The crash happened about 11:10 a.m. in the northbound lanes, police said, when one vehicle slammed into another and both went into the concrete median. Both vehicles were completely engulfed in flames, but one driver was able to escape with minor injuries. The fire was out about 11:40 a.m., police said. Two lanes remain closed in each direction at this hour, causing backups of several miles in each direction. The state Department of Transportation advises motorists to take Exit 1D to Route 130 north to the Collingswood Circle; then follow Route 30 west to get to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge or take Route 130 south to the Walt Whitman Bridge. Read more →

Ott Pacifico WW II Prisoner Of War Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday Arthur R. Pacificio of Gloucester City passed away on November 8, 2006 a t the age of 87. Husband of 48 years to the late Elizabeth B. “Cissie” (nee Boyle). Loving Son of the late Mary C. Pacifico. Surrounded and cared for by his devoted sons and daughter-in-laws Charles A. Pacifico (Ann), Arthur R. Pacifico, III and Anthony A. Pacifico (Debbie). Caring Grandfather of Amy, Rocco, Lauren, Romeo IV, Erin, April, Anthony Jr. and the late Alycia. Loving great-grandfather of Joey, Brett, Sean, Ryan, Grace and Anna Marie. Dear Brother of Eugene “Jeep” Pacifico (Betty) and the late James and Fred. Caring brother-in-law to Mary Ellen, Pat, Charlene, James and the late Eppie. Beloved brother-In-Law and special friend of Joe DiGiacomo and his wonderful children and their spouses. Arthur was known to all as “Ott” and he... Read more →

THE ONE THAT DIDN’T GET AWAY Pictured here with his first giant striper is Anthony Coppola (Dad is Jim Coppola) aboard the "Gracie" captained by Bob Bevan. Fish was 44 inches, caught on bunker. Anthony also missed another big one. The big fish are back and can be caught at the right place and at the right time. Dates are still available for charters. Contact Capt. Bob at 856-456-5511 or 609-417-3786. Read more →

Dorothy Thomas, founding parishioner of St. Maurice Parish On November 7, 2006. (nee Dosset) Age 83. Of Conowingo, Maryland. Formerly of Brooklawn. Beloved wife of the late William F. Thomas, Sr. Surrounded and cared for by her devoted daughter, Patricia (William) Rose of Conowingo, Maryland. Loving mother of the late William F. Thomas, Jr. Dear Grandmother of Robert Scott, Wynette, Joseph and Scotty. Beloved great-grandmother of 11, and one great-great granddaughter and a caring nephew Sonny and many other nieces and nephews. Also, survived by special son “Richie” and beloved dog “Maggie.” Dorothy was a resident of Brooklawn from 1933 to 2005 and was one of the founding parishioner of Saint Maurice R.C. Church in Brooklawn. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Monday morning from 9 am to 10 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will... Read more →

South Jersey players boost Rutgers Celeste E. Whittaker column Rutgers has 11 South Jersey natives on its football team, including Young, wide receiver James Townsend (Holy Cross), fullback Jack Corcoran (St. Joseph), tight end/holder Anthony Cali (Northern Burlington), linebacker Ryan D'Imperio (Washington Township), linebacker Chris Quaye (Timber Creek) and defensive end George Johnson (Glassboro).Read more Read more →

DRPA to present waterfront plan Tonight Courier Post-The Delaware River Port Authority will conduct a public meeting tonight Thursday to present the Master Plan Study of the Southern New Jersey Waterfront to residents of Gloucester and Salem counties. The DRPA's New Jersey panel commissioned the study to help evaluate land use possibilities that promote economic, residential and open space development along the more than 50 miles of Delaware riverfront in Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties, according to the DRPA. The goal is to establish a coordinated regional development plan for port-related and residential/commercial/recreational uses in the area. There will be a separate meeting for Camden County residents. Tonight's meeting is set for 6 p.m. at Davidow Hall, Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Ave. in Carney's Point. Read more →

George Funk, former Gloucester High Football & Track Coach Active in Many Organizations; Services On Friday At 11 A.M. George L. Funk, age 78, of Washington Township passed away on November 4, 2006. A former resident of Gloucester City George served his country in the United States Marine Corps 1946-1947 and the United States Air Force 1951-1952 receiving an honorable discharge from both branches. He received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education from Temple University and studied additional graduate work at Glassboro State and Trenton State Colleges. George was a teacher at Gloucester High School for 13 years where he was head coach of both the football and track teams. He was Assistant Principal and Principal at Sterling High School for 6 years and later became Superintendent of Schools for the Clayton School District where he served for 13 years. George was an advocate of all sports... Read more →

Rutgers' Ray Rice Ready to Run submitted by VonBudel 23 hours ago (from http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/l...) Last week against UCONN, Rice's ankle got crushed late in the 4th quarter (after he should have been pulled) and he was forced to leave the game. But don't worry Rutgers fans, Ray Rice feels great and will be ready to go for Thursday's game against Louisville. A Rutgers assistant confirmed that Rice will be fine in a conversation with me on Saturday. Rice has averaged almost 28 carries and 150 yards a game during Rutgers' 8-0 start. The "bye" week couldn't have come at a better time for Rutgers. Rutgers absolutely needs Rice (among other things) if they are to have a chance against Louisville in the first game ever between ranked teams at the newly coined 'R House'. WVU proved that Louisville's run defense isn't very special last week as they gave up 350... Read more →

Mrs. Joy Fiore, Funeral Services Saturday At St. Rose of Lima Church Joy Fiore, (nee Galasso) passed away on November 4, 2006 at the age of 64. Joy lived in Summerfield, Florida. Before moving to Florida, she was a resident of Haddon Heights. She is survived by her of 39 years Sal of Summerfield, Florida; Beloved daughter of Anthony C. Manfre of Summerfield, Florida and the late Joseph and Olive R. Galasso; sister of Darlene Compaine, Haddon Heights and the late Candy Allen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Saturday from 10 am to 11 am at Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church 4th Avenue at Kings Highway, Haddon Heights. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am in the church. Entombment Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill. There will be no evening viewing. Family requests that in lieu... Read more →