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FOSTER, EDWIN J. SR. On July 17, 2007, age 87 of Mt. Ephraim NJ. Beloved husband of the late Marie A. (nee Norton) and the late Dorothy (nee Nowinski). Devoted father of Edwin J., Jr. and Daughter-in law Susan Foster of Tabernacle NJ. Loving grand father of Dr. Dennis and (Jacky) Foster of Fairfield, VA. Beloved brother of Patricia (Jerry) McCreery of Audubon Park, Cyrene (Frank) Slegona of Camden, Maine and John Foster of Bellmawr Park. Also many loving neices and newphews. Also dearest neighbors Bill and Judy Evers, and Joann Gavin. Mr. Foster was a World War II Army Veteran who took part on D-Day. He was also a member of the Runnemede V.F.W. Post # 3324. He was an avid Phillies Fan and enjoyed working with model trains. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing Friday evening 7pm-9pm and Saturday from 9am-10am at the MAHAFFEY-MILANO...
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GELLURA, ROSE (nee Fornito). Went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2007; Born and raised in Camden, formerly of Lindenwold, Audubon and Wildwood; age 86 yrs Beloved wife of the late Thomas Salvatore Gellura Sr. Devoted mother of Salvatore (Dorothy),Rose 'Chickie', Michael (Karen), Jean (Dean) Allen, Tina (Timothy) McNulty, JoAnn (John) Coverly, Anthony (Jane), Donna, and the late Thomas S. Jr. Loving grandmother of 40 and great grandmother of 58. Dear sister of the late Carl, Lena and Jean. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation and Funeral on Saturday from 9 AM at the FALCO/CARUSO & LEONARD PENN-SAUKEN FUNERAL HOME, 6600 North Browning Road, where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill. Info, condolences and guestbook at www.carusocare.com
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By DON BENEVENTO Courier-Post Staff GLOUCESTER CITY-It's already been a magical season for the Mt. Ephraim Senior Little League team which, for the first time in the 55-year history of participation, has won the town's first district championship. However, the District 14 champion Hawks now face an uphill battle in a bid to win the South Jersey Section 4 championship following their 5-1 loss Wednesday to North Cumberland, a setback that has thrown Mt. Ephraim into the losers' bracket. "The big bats didn't come through for us," said Mt. Ephraim coach George Gies, whose team will now move on to South Vineland Saturday to play the winner of tonight's game between Stratford and Monroe Township. "But we gutted it out, and we were in there for a little while." The winner of Saturday's game will play North Cumberland on Monday at Franklin Township, hoping to win and force a deciding...
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"Welcome to Gloucester City" signs are being placed at all the entrances to Gloucester City. The first sign went up today (July 18) at the Rt. 42 and Market Street off ramp. In all seven signs will be erected by the contractor hired to do the job, Astro Outdoor Advertising of Glassboro. The cost for each is $1,759 for a total of $12,313. The background of the sign is blue gradient and it is outlined in gold and white. The posts are made out of PVC, the material used is 1 inch thick high density urethane, and the display is made out of ¼ inch thick aluminum composite backer panel. The sign is mounted to 4 inch x 4 inch x 6 foot decorative PVC posts; pressure treated core/below grade. Each sign measure 45 inches wide x 67 inches high. The signs are maintenance free. Mayor Bill James, right and...
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Fire News NJ Editorial The past month has been a difficult one for the volunteer fire service. Newsday, a Long Island newspaper, has been running articles that have twisted facts, which are depicting the fire service in a negative light. Slow response times were blamed for two fatal fires, when in fact the delay was a direct result of a four-minute hold up by the homeowners in reporting the fire. In New Jersey, a three-alarm blaze ripped through five multi-family homes. Fire officials are blaming this tragedy on cuts that forced the closing of two Bayonne firehouses. In New York City, eight children lost their lives in a tragic fire, despite a four-minute response time by the FDNY. A closer look at this fire revealed that space heaters were being used to heat the home, no working smoke detectors were present, and the occupant called her husband before she called...
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Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday, July 21, at Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church, 4th Avenue at Kings Highway, Haddon Heights for Mrs. Ruth Cleary (nee Schneck) , of Haddon Heights, who passed away on Tuesday, July 17th , 2007. She was 87. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Saturday at the church from 9 AM to 11 AM. Mrs. Cleary was a resident of Haddon Heights for 46 years. She was the founder and owner of Short Stuff Store on Station Avenue in Haddon Heights. Ruth owned this second hand children's consignment store for seven years and was so proud to help many children and families in the area. She was very outgoing and loved to socialize in front of her store; and was considered to be a social asset to the community. Ruth was a member...
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MOTSON, MARGUERITE T. (Nee Tobin), of Collingswood and formerly of N. Myrtle Beach, SC, on July 1, 2007, age 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter Z. Motson. Devoted mother of David Motson and his wife Joyce of Cherry Hill and Sudie Burbage of Franklinville. Adoring grandmother of Abby, Eric and Kevin Motson and Laura and Gregory Burbage. Also survived by the Mary Jane (Albert) Schillenger Family and the Marion Tobin Family. Mrs. Motson was a retired Principal and Elementary Teacher for the Collingswood Board of Education. Marguerite had been a member of the Collingswood Library Commitee and St. John's RC Church. Marguerite attended Camden Catholic High School, graduated University of Pennsylvania, BS Mathematics, and Temple University, MA Education. Mrs. Motson and her late husband retired to N. Myrtle Beach, SC in 1981 where she was an avid golfer and an active member of Our Lady Star of the...
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LYONS, JAMES R. (MIDDY) On July 16, 2007 of Bellmawr. Age 75. Beloved husband of the late Jenny B. (Nee Martino). Beloved father of Barbara Rettig of Bellmawr and James R., Jr. and his wife Teresa of Blackwood. Dear grandfather of Barbara Kammam, Kevin Rettig, Megan & Jill Lyons. Loving great grandfather of Jenna & Erica Kammam, Karlee Rettig and Gio Piliero. Mr. Lyons was a Life Member of the I.U.O.E. Local 825. Middy was ageless and loved by many. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Thursday evening from 7 to 9pm and Friday morning from 8:15 to 9:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass Friday 10am at Mary Mother of the Church, Bellmawr. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com
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DEL DUKE, JOAN M. (nee Tischner) On July 16, 2007 of Audubon, NJ age 75 yrs. Beloved wife of the late John V. Del Duke. Joan is survived by her 5 loving children: Mark J. (Barbara) Del Duke of Cherry Hill, Michael J. (Carol) Del Duke of Erial, Kathleen M. (Gary) Mullins of Woolwich Twp, Lisa A. Del Duke of NYC, Matthew J. (Allison) Del Duke of Audubon; a brother John J. Tischner, III of Dunedin, FL; 2 sisters, Patricia A. Berger of Pennsauken, and Ann C. Johnson of Cherry Hill; also 10 grandchildren. Prior to her retirement from F.W. Dodge-West Jersey Architects in Cherry Hill, Joan was a Secretary for Paul VI High School, Guidance Dept. She was a resident of Audubon for the past 46 years and a member of the Altar & Rosary Society, Holy Maternity Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on...
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BERRA, JUNE W. (nee Walker) Age 89 years, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, formerly of Haddon Heights and Westmont, died peacefully, Monday, July 16th, at her daughter's home in Toms River surrounded by family. June was born in Buffalo, NY and grew up on Staten Island, NY. She lived in Haddon Heights, for over 44 years, and Westmont before moving to her daughter's home in Toms River in March. June worked as a Bookkeeper for many years and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Haddon Heights until her move to Toms River. She was adored by her family for her kindness and wonderful sense of humor. June has a long and loving marriage to James Berra, who died in 2005. She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Palmer, Haddon Heights, and Nancy and John Gregory, Toms River. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, Tiffani Wagner, Andrew...
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Courier-Post Staff Tri-County-West Deptford hit three home runs in the first inning and outslugged Golden Nugget 16-12. Adam Tussey, who hit two, led off the game with a home run. John McMullen, Nick Dalasandro and Ryan Murray also homered for West Deptford. Dustin Roach hit three home runs for Golden Nugget. Deptford scored six times in the fourth inning and three more times in the sixth to down Dandrea 9-3. Derrick Reagan had two hits and two RBIs for Deptford. Conlin Baseball got its second game-ending home run in a week, a two-run shot by Paul Painter, to defeat Moorestown 8-6. Matt Schiecher pitched two innings of shutout relief to pick up the win. Matt Longo went 4-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI and scored twice to lead the Rough Riders over Bellmawr 4-1. Brian Spicer hurled a three-hitter for the win. Senior American Legion: Gary Derhagopian homered in...
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Correction: An earlier headline read that Spaventa was named as City Superintendent. He has not been appointed, the job was offered to him. The contract is being negotiated. The Gloucester City Board of Education at Tuesday meeting, voted to offer Paul Spaventa the position of Superintendent over Gloucester High School Principal Jack Don. The vote was made after two Board of Education members (Bruce Darrow and Bruce Marks) were notified they would not be entitled to vote as they had relatives working in the school district. Nearly 19 candidates expressed interest and the entire Board of Education voted that both Don and Spaventa would advance as the top two finalists. The Board of Education will now negotiate a contract with Mr. Spaventa. If he accepts the Board's offer Mr. Spaventa will begin his tenure in November and take full control on January 1, 2008. Dr. Stansky will leave January 1,...
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GOMERINGER, ALBERT E. On July 15, 2007, age 78 of Audubon, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia. Beloved husband of Linda C. Gomeringer (nee Martello) for Thirty years. Devoted father of Andrew A. (Donna M.) Gomeringer of Franklinville, Richard (Donna) Schepacarter of Mt. Ephraim, Denise Burroughs of Absecon, Phillip Schepacarter of Audubon. Loving grandfather of 10, Andy, Andrea, Chelsea, Bobby, Melissa, Allison, Anthony, Nicholas, Anthony and Domenic. Also two great grandchildren, Kylie and Alivia. Also one sister Barbara O'Hara and several nieces and nephews. Albert was an avid Fisherman and Outdoorsman. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Viewing Thursday from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at the MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL HOME 11 E. Kings Hwy Mt. Ephraim, NJ 856-931-1628 Funeral Service Thursday 10:30 am at the funeral home. Interment Brigadier General William C. Doyle Vet. Mem. Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to:...
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DESANTIS, CHRISTOPHER J. Of Bellmawr, NJ, age 29, suddenly on July 14, 2007. Devoted father of Allison and Madison DeSantis of Bellmawr. Beloved son of R.Salvatore DeSantis of Williamstown andFrances Downes of Sicklerville. Dear brother of Rusty DeSantis of Newfield, Salvatore DeSantis, Danté DeSantis both of Williamstown, Angelina M. DeSantis of Deptford, Renee Rayner, Debra Rayner and Brittney Emmons of Sicklerville. Beloved grandson of Dolores Clark of Franklinville. Also survived by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Chris was a longtime patient of the Safe Haven Pastoral Counseling Services. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday from 9:30 am - 11:00 am where a service willfollow at 11:00 am at the FARNELLI FUNERAL HOME, 504 N. Main Street, Williamstown, NJ, Burial Brotherhood Cemetery.
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Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. (Hank is a former resident of Gloucester City, who lives in Japan) Someone asked me why I haven't written about Typhoons? And have I ever experienced one? Well yes, I have been through many typhoons as well as earthquakes here in Japan too. The timing of the question came just as a typhoon was forecast for our area. A very powerful typhoon targeted Kyushu this past weekend. "Man-yi" was forecast to approach and possibly make landfall in Kyushu on Saturday afternoon and then travel along the Southern Coast of Honshu through the Kanto region over the long weekend, Today being a holiday called "Sea Day, "The Meteorological Agency said. The season's fourth typhoon, which hit Okinawa, Prefecture and part of the AmamiOshima island group on Friday, injuring at least 37 people and killing three so far, forcing many people to evacuate, to local shelters....
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Everyone concentrates on the problems we're having in this country lately; Illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, wild animals attacking humans in Florida. Not me. I concentrate on solutions to problems. The result is a win-win-win situation: + Dig a moat the length of the Mexican border + Use the dirt to raise the levies in New Orleans + Put the Florida alligators in the moat.
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(Woodbury) Gloucester County Officials are asking pet owners to keep their pets cool during this weeks heat. Hot weather isn't just uncomfortable for animals -- it can be fatal. The countys Animal Control Officers work very hard to keep animals and the public safe and this weather brings very difficult challenges, said Freeholder Director Stephen M. Sweeney. "Dogs and cats can't provide their own ventilation or water. They can't get out of a hot car or airless room. It's all up to people." Signs of heat stroke include panting, staring or stupor, breathing difficulty, an anxious expression, refusal to obey, warm dry skin, fever, rapid heartbeat, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and collapse. "People should contact their veterinarian immediately if they see these signs in their pets, said Bill Lombardi, Director of the Gloucester County Animal Shelter The Gloucester County Animal Shelter issued these tips for keeping pets cool and safe: Never...
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Commentary By Hank F. Miller Jr. If you're like me, the one thing you need at the end of a long run of holidays is......Yet another holiday. Thus here in Japan we have Coming of Age Day, which follows New Year's like mint after a heavy meal. Ostensibly the day has been set aside to celebrate, the passage of youth into adulthood, but The real celebrants are those folks in desperate need of just one more day as they slowly wean themselves back to work. It occurs to me that other Japanese holidays could stand a bit of interpretation as well. It's one thing to have a day off. It's another thing to know why. And it is even one thing more to care: An inside peak at the real meanings behind Japanese national holidays. New Year's (Jan.1st.): This is the champion of all holidays in Japan, with most businesses...
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I've changed my ways a little, I cannot now run with you in the evenings along the shore, except in a kind of dream; and you, if you dream a moment you see me there. So leave awhile the paw-marks on the front door where I used to scratch to go out or in, and you'd soon open; leave on the kitchen floor the marks of my drinking-pan. I cannot lie by your fire as I used to do on the warm stone, Nor at the foot your bed; no, all the nights through I lie alone. But your kind thought has laid me less than six feet outside your window where firelight so often plays, And where you sit to read –and I fear often grieving for me --Every night your lamplight lies on my place. You, man and woman, live so long, it is hard to think of...
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Sunday, July 15, 2007 By Lindsay Stetson [email protected] Of all the colleges that athletes can attend after graduating from high school, Rider University is quite the popular choice for local baseball players. Currently, three baseball players represent the area at the Division I institution. Adam Tussey (top photo)and Mike DePietropolo (bottom photo)will both be juniors and Jon Leise will be a senior for the Broncs' baseball team. The three are now good friends, but Leise, a West Deptford product, and Tussey, a Gloucester grad, were rivals in high school when their legion teams played against each other. "I knew we didn't like (that Brooklawn team)," said Leise. "But now we're really good friends, and Mike, too. We hang out a lot we've got that South Jersey connection." The three players are not the only South Jersey natives on the Broncs manager Barry Davis was the former head coach at Gloucester...
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By Bill Cleary Recently I asked Mayor Bill James, (photo) who took control of Gloucester City's government in January, what has been happening in his first six months in office. He read off a long rundown of projects that he along with council members Jay Brophy, Bill Hagan, Nick Marchese, Elsie Loebell, Jean Kaye, and Rocky Kormann have been working on over that period of time. The list contains some 58 items in all. Talk about being busy; Wow! Imagine the time they have given up from being with their families to work on our behalf. All the meetings they had to attend etc. And remember too they are suppose to be doing the job as part-time leaders. I might not always agreed with those who have been in charge of our City; but I continue to admire the members who serve on council, the school board, and other bodies...
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Dog Quote: They are better than human beings, because they know but do not tell.....Emily Dickenson ********************************* Separation Anxiety Many people are unaware that separation anxiety even exists with their dog. There are many different traits that can be seen in a dog due to separation anxiety. When we leave home for work each day, most people are unaware of what their dog is experiencing, and for many of them it is separation anxiety. We assume that because the dog appears to be happy when we arrive home at the end of the day that it has been happy all day long. In many instances, the dog could have had quite a traumatic day. Many dogs are concerned that when their owner leaves, they might not be coming back. They have no way of knowing that we will be back in eight or nine hours. The stress that this causes...
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By Hank Miller Actually this has nothing to do with When East Meets West It's Just A Point Of Interest For You Gas Weary People Back There ! Below is a little something I happen to come across the other day and thought that it may interest most of you readers back in the South Jersey area. WHERE TO BUY YOUR USA-GAS, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW. READ ON-- Gas rationing in the 80's worked even though we grumbled about it. It might even be good for us! The Saudis are boycotting American goods. We should return the favor. An interesting thought is to boycott their GAS. Every time you fill up the car, you can avoid putting more money into the coffers of Saudi Arabia. Just buy from gas companies that don't import their oil from the Saudis. Nothing is more frustrating than the feeling that every time...
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(Story and Photo by Bill Bates) MOUNT EPHRAIM CHAMPS - the 2007 Senior League New Jersey District 14 Champions, posing with their new banner and the District Champions trophy Thursday night following their win over Gloucester City. The final score 7-4. (Click photo to enlarge) It was a quiet night; the temperature was 80 degrees with a light breeze. The ball field was packed with parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends alike on both sides. Our American Flag was flying high above, the concession stands were open, and it was time to "play ball". For the first time in its 55 year history, Mount Ephraim has won a District 14 Little League championship. Wade Geis had 11 strikeouts and Mike McHugh came in to get the save as the senior all star team beat Gloucester City, 7 to 4, at a game played under the lights at the Johnson Boulevard Fields...
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EZZI, KEVIN A. On July 9, 2007, of Gloucester City, age 36. He is the beloved son of Marie (nee Harris) and Joseph Ezzi (Terrilee). He is the loving father of Stephanie Ezzi and dear brother of Joseph, Eric, Michael, Robert, Patric & Rochelle Ezzi and the late Marie Dobbins. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Fri-day evening from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the ETHER-INGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Powell St. in Gloucester City. Kevin's Catholic Prayer Service will be held at 8:00pm. Interment is private at the request of his family
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SHIPKO, ELAINE R. (nee Robinson), on July 11, 2007, a resident of Bellmawr for 52 years. Age 86. Wife of the late Thadeus. Mother of Elaine M. Shipko of Bellmawr. Sister of the late Miriam Haley, Margaret Briggs and Archibald Robinson. Mrs. Shipko was a member of the Bellmawr Senior Citizens and the Holiday Ramblers Travel Club. There will be a viewing from 6:00 to 7:30pm Monday evening at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial Service 7:30pm at the funeral home. Interment private. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mrs. Shipko's memory to VitasHospice, 18 E. Laurel Road, Stratford, NJ 08084, or to the Animal Welfare Association, 509Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed toCondolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com
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HUGHES, NAOMI K. On July 11, 2007 of Audubon Park, NJ age 94 years. Born in 1912, Mrs. Hughes was a resident of Audubon Park for the past 65 years. She is predeceased by her husband Frank R. Hughes, Sr. and son Harold Hughes. Surviving is her son Frank Russell Hughes, Jr. and his wife Katherine of Stuart, FL; 7 grandchildren: Diane Rodig of Port St. Lucie, FL, Nancy Thompson of Audubon, NJ, Linda Gilfillan of Audubon,NJ, Russ Hughes of Palm City, FL, Scott Hughes of Stuart, FL, Doug Hughes of Jensen Beach, FL, Kent Hughes of Jensen Beach, FL; 10 great grandchildren: Brian Hook, Caitlin Thompson, Emily Thompson, Casey Gil-fillian, Sunny Gilfillian, Ashlynn Dobleman all of Audubon, NJ, Robyn, Heidi, Adam and Drew Hughes all of FL. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday afternoon 4PM at the HENRY FUNERAL HOME, 152 W. Atlantic...
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BAALS, HELEN (nee Goss), suddenly, on July 10, 2007, of Bellmawr, formerly of Runnemede. Age 75. Beloved wife of the late Richard J., Sr. Devoted mother of Richard J., Jr., William T., Joseph A., Thomas E., Albert W., Shirley Lynn, Kathleen Marie and Deborah Ann Baals. Sister of Marge, Edna, Rose, John and Leo. Grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 7 and one on the way. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and adopted children. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 10am to 12 noon Saturday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment private. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Helen's memory to the American Heart Assoc., 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 or to the American Diabetes Foundation, 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Expressions of sympathy may be...
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photo by Don Hogan Charles/The New York Times National Guardsmen wielding rifles with bayonets advanced along Springfield Avenue in Newark on July 14, 1967. Twenty-three people were killed and 700 injured in rioting. Local men assigned to the Woodbury and Pitman Guard units were among those who fought in the "Battle of Newark". (New York Times) There are no public monuments to mark the episode that painted Newark as a national symbol of racial disparity, police brutality and urban despair, but there is a newfound willingness here to confront the past. City officials, who ignored previous anniversaries, will dedicate a plaque Thursday at the Fourth Precinct station house, where the first skirmishes erupted between residents and the police. “It’s still a touchy and contentious subject, but the fact that there is dialogue taking place is highly positive and would not have happened 10 years ago,” said Max Herman, a sociology...
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Dear Joyce Moyer, I received your letter that you wrote about me at the board meeting. I must say I was shocked. Joyce for you to write that is a disgrace. To mention how I'm negative caught up in power, and a million other things is a flat out lie and you know it. Why don't you send your letter to Cleary's Notebook. Instead you hide behind a piece of paper and spread lies about me. What are you so afraid of. I started this investigation into the feral cat problem not because I wanted to but because it was a problem that faced Gloucester City. You told me personally no one in city government wanted to work with you in the past. Now I see why. I was willing to here you out, and try to work with you to help solve a problem that affects the residents of...
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By Ralph Knisell Once again fishermen are in a spot where they have to fight for their rights to pursue their sport in saltwater. Gary Caputi is a dedicated saltwater fishermen and also the Corporate Relations Director for the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA). In an article in last week's Fisherman Magazine, Caputi reveals how a proposition called Oceans-21 (H.R.2) is going to tragically harm the recreational fisherman of this country. According to Jim Donofrio, Executive Director of the RFA, it is just another issue that comes from the extreme anti-fishing radicals in an effort to do critical harm to the recreational community (that's you and me). It will do so by adding a lot more regulations to the fishery management process and at the same time, give a diminishing role and input of fishermen into the management of the nation's fishery. more
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Staff Photo by CINDY HEPNER A view of the creature that washed up on Fortescue Beach today. Posted by South Jersey News Online DOWNE TWP. -- A small whale is reported to have washed ashore at Fortescue Beach this morning. The dead mammal was spotted on the beach about 8 a.m. this morning by Diane Patterson, a couple houses down from her residence. Cliff Higbee, chief of Downe Township Fire and Rescue, contacted the Marine Mammal Stranding Center and someone also e-mailed photos of the 9-foot whale to the center. Officials there are currently on their way to the scene. Those on the scene believe the creature is a Pygmy Sperm Whale.
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By Bill Bates NEWS Correspondent On Thursday, July 12 at 12:23 AM, Task Force 45 (consisting of Mount Ephraim, Audubon, Bellmawr and Gloucester City fire apparatus and MEPRI Emergency Medical Services) were dispatched to 414 North Black Horse Pike between 5th & 6th Avenues for an apartment fire with reported people trapped. Mount Ephraim Fire Chief Mario Scullan and Deputy Chief Brian Gilmore arrived minutes after the first call came in and immediately requested Camden County Communications to re-tone the assignment for "All Hands Operating" as they arrived to find medium to heavy smoke pushing from the second floor windows. PHOTO BY BILL BATES FIRE AFTERMATH - Windows were boarded up on the second floor and some debris was piled up outside on the pavement the morning after a fire consumed an occupied apartment above a recently vacant business - Hair Pair Salon, located at the corner of the Black...
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Kathleen M. Sisco (nee Woodworth) ….On July 12, 2007 went Home to Heaven one day after her 62 Birthday of Gloucester City. Formerly of Bellmawr. Loving daughter of the late Sarah "Sadie" Woodworth (nee Wall). Beloved mother of Jill R. Ruggieri and husband John of Bellmawr and Ted F. Sisco and his wife Loretta of Westville. Cherished mom-mom of Jack and Jason Ruggieri. Dear Sister of Stan Woodworth and his wife Beverly of Moorestown. Kathleen was a longtime resident of Gloucester City and was a 1963 Graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School. She lived many years in Bellmawr and worked as a claims processor at CIGNA Insurance in Voorhees until 1993. Kathleen was very devoted to her family and had many wonderful friendships throughout her entire life. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Monday Evening from 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday morning from 9...
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Patricia M. O'CONNOR passed away on July 12, 2007. Age 85. (nee Gillerlain) Resident of Gloucester City for 81 years. Loving wife of 56 years to the late Frederick V. O'Connor. Devoted mother of Dr. Fredrick V. O'Connor Jr. and his wife Katherine of Farmington, CT., Maureen Schiffino of Marlton and Dr. Brian O'Connor of Springfield, NJ. Beloved grandmother of Mark Schiffino of Marlton, Greg Schiffino of Marlton, Ryan Schiffino of Marlton, Elizabeth Purcell and her husband Brian of Philadelphia, Brendan O'Connor of New York City, NY and Allison O'Connor of Farmington, CT. Patricia was born in Bridgeport, Ct. and then moved to Gloucester City. She was a lifelong faithful parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Gloucester City. Patricia was a loving mother and grandmother and her family was her life. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Friday evening from 7 to 9 pm and...
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written by Courier Post Staff Nick DePietropolo fired a five-inning no-hitter and had five strikeouts as Gloucester reached the championship round of the District 14 Senior Little League Baseball Tournament with a 10-0 victory over Blackwood. Gloucester will host unbeaten Mt. Ephraim at 7 p.m. Thursday. A Mt. Ephraim win clinches the district championship. A Gloucester win forces a deciding game Friday at Gloucester. Matt Gorman sparked the Gloucester offense with three hits while DePietropolo, Sean Curran and Jake Kaighn each had two. Little League: Erial and Barrington will clash for the District 14 championship at Gloucester at 7 p.m. Thursday after semifinal victories. John Reynolds blasted a three-run homer in the top of the sixth inning that erased a 2-0 deficit to give Erial a 3-2 victory over Blackwood. Bobby Jackson homered in a losing effort. Nick Sciortino hurled a five-hitter, had nine strikeouts and helped himself with three...
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The "chit-chat" on the street this week circulating through Gloucester City is interesting enough to share so here goes. According to the "Grapevine" Ken Wagstaff the Junior High School vice-Principal has been attending the Gloucester City Municipal Court representing the school district in the capacity once held by the now removed Attendance Officer. Question We understand it is the summer but there is still summer school where the need of a VP is necessary. Who covers the school when Mr Wagstaff is in court? The BOE has boasted about the low dropout rate, what happens come September when our "At Risk" students fail to attend school regularly, a call to the Chief of Police? When the District was forced to make $ 7 million in budget cutbacks earlier this year one of the positions eliminated was the Attendance Officer, a $41,000 position that has been in existence for 80 years....
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Long weekends mean that you'll finally have time to get out on the water. However, your not the only one with this idea, and by the time you get out there people are lining the banks and every boat is fishing your favorite spot. It seems that more and more of your favorite holes are being over run. photo: James Burkhardt caught this huge Largemouth bass in April at Martins lake Johnson Blvd and Baynes Avenue, Gloucester City. In situations like this you have to get creative, and do a little research. It's true that you will never find a lake in South Jersey that has never been fished, but you can find a few of the more remote lakes that see fewer people. You have a couple of options that will help bring back the peace and quiet of a day on the lake. Fishermen are creatures of habit,...
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WHEN EAST MEETS WEST: Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr......Hank is a former resident of Gloucester City I don't mind putting my foot in my mouth. That's one way to keep it clean. So here goes... I say the trickiest adjustment to living in Japan is not learning to successfully miscommunication in Japanese...nor in developing disregard for the probing eyes and elbows of packed urban life...nor even in growing accustomed to eating food that sometimes looks like it might have already been eaten once by somebody else. Nope. The hardest thing has been...those darn house slippers. Now, I do not have a foot fetish. I dwell on my feet no more than I do on my other body part-which is not so very often. If you know my body, you would surely understand. Yet I admit to being fond of my feet. I have two, and both are svelte cuties...
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Gloucester City's Junior Little League (13 & 14 year old) won the District 14 Championship tonight defeating Audubon 13 - 7. Dan Vivieros and Joe Collins each provided home runs and Gloucester's Paul Walters was the winning pitcher. Gloucester meets the District 13 champion on Sunday in the Sectional Playoff's.
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WORTHINGTON, MARY ANN (Nee Jones) Age 66 years, of Deptford, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2007. Beloved wife of Robert W. Worthington. Devoted mother of Robert W. Worthington, Jr. and his wife Joyce of Cherry Hill, NJ, David L. Worthington and his wife Terri of Deptford, NJ, James F. Worthington of Washington Twp., NJ, and Sandra A. Hart and her husband Donald of Oaklyn, NJ. Sister of Verna Panaccio of Collingswood, NJ. Dear Grandmother of 12. Her Grandchildren were a very special part of her life and she was extremely proud of their accomplishments and she took great pleasure in spending time in Ocean City NJ with her family. Mary was a Deacon, a Trustee and an active member of The Mission Society of Grace Baptist Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 PM and...
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MACOM, VORRIE B., M.D., FAAFP Went home to be with the Lord today, July 8, 2007. Doc was a graduate of Haddon Heights High School class of 1954, where he was a member of the 1952 Championship Basketball Team. He graduated from Gettysburg College, class of 1958, and Jefferson Hospital Medical College, class of 1962. Doc loved the ocean, sitting on the beach, breakfast at Bob's Grill and riding his bike throughout his beloved Ocean City, NJ. An 'old school' physician, Doc was renowned throughout the medical community for his abilities as a hands-on diagnostician and practiced the art of healing for forty-one years. His practice began in Wenonah, NJ with his close friend Dr. Donnie Weems of Cape May, NJ. He moved his practice to Lansford, PA, where he practiced for twenty years. His lifelong dream of living at the shore was realized in 1982, when he moved his...
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HURLOCK, PAUL G., SR. On July 7, 2007, of Gloucester City, NJ. Age 55 years. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Jervis). Dear father of Penny Ann, Carl Wm. and Francis Hurlock and the late Paul G. Hurlock, Jr. Loving grandfather of five and his devoted four legged companion 'Baby'. Paul was employed by Harcourt Publishing in Bellmawr for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday evening 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the HENRY FUNERAL HOME, 152 W. Atlantic Ave., Audubon. Funeral Service will be conducted 8:00 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions in Paul's memory may be made to: Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300 Marlton, NJ 08053-9841
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FARRACE, ANTHONY J. Cherokee High School scholar-athlete. Suddenly on July 6, 2007. Age 17. Beloved son of John A. and Claudia A. (nee Bauman) Farrace. Dear brother of Diana. Devoted grandson of John and Nancy Farrace and Claude Bauman and the late Pauline B. Bauman (nee Serdinak). Also survived by his aunt and uncle Kathryn M. (nee Bauman) and Gerard Leone and his cousins Gerard and Paulina Leone of Mt. Laurel; his uncle and aunt Charles F. and Joan Bauman and cousin Ashley Bauman of West Chester, Ohio; his aunt and uncle Rose Marie (nee Farrace) and Alberto Tecce and his cousins Michael, Giovanni, Alberto and Angelina Tecce of Warrington, PA; and his uncle and aunt Robert and Melissa (nee Olson) Farrace, and his cousins Christian and Nicole Farrace of Falls Church, VA. Relatives and friends are invited to the view-ing 5-9pm Wednesday at St. Isaac Jogues Church, Elmwood Rd....
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LEWIS, MICHAEL J. In loving memory of Michael J. Lewis of Bellmawr, age 51, on July 7, 2007. Loving husband of Kathy. Devoted father of Michael, Jonathan and Heather. Son of Leo J. Paul and the late Mary V. Paul. Beloved brother of Mary and Robert and his wife Lori. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mike worked for Local 1955 out of Philadelphia. He was a very active member of Bellmawr Baseball and District 14 Little League. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday from 9 - 11 am at Annunciation BVM Church, 601 Browning Rd., Bellmawr. Funeral Mass at 11 am at church. Interment at New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. To view Michael's memorial video or to sign his guest book, please visit www. boucherfuneralhome. com
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by D. Paul Harris St. Louis Post-Dispatch Having a short, pug face can be dangerous in the summer heat--for dogs, that is. Breeds with pug faces such as Boston terriers, Shih Tzus or Pekingeses, which have a harder time breathing anyway, are more susceptible to the heat, says Dr. Karen Van Anrooy, a veterinarian at the Edwardsville Pet Hospital, in Edwardsville, Pa. "Don't take them outside, because they won't last too long," Van Anrooy said. "Keep that breed in a cool area, because they will develop heatstroke very easily." In hot weather, life outdoors for pets and plants can be unbearable, even fatal, without the proper care. Chip Sindel, co-owner of Sunset Plantland in Sunset Hills, Pa., said the best treatment for most vegetation in the heat is watering. Sindel said lawns need to be watered two to three times a week, with a good soaking. He said plants should...
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The South Jersey Bass Club Association is a non-profit organization serving twenty-five bass fishing clubs in the area encompassing southern and central New Jersey. The SJBCA works to prevent tournament scheduling conflicts, specifically to ensure multiple tournaments are not held on the same body of water simultaneously. Moreover, the SJBCA promotes the sport of bass fishing and serves as the voice of South Jersey’s bass fishermen to the government. Money raised by the association is used to support various community activities and fishing events. The SJBCA assists the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife with lake improvement projects when help is needed. Most recently, the SJBCA has helped prepare Lake Audrey in Cumberland County for fish stocking. The organization is very focused on fishing activities that involve children. August calls for the South Jersey Youth Outdoor Day which the SJBCA co-hosts at Carney’s Point in Salem County. This free fishing-...
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Today, this is the Envoy Motel, Rt. 130, across from the King of Pizza............. Here, where the air is loaded with iodine and where the ultra-violet ray is ever-present in our smiling sunshine, your health and happiness is our business.” Sun Fun in New Jersey (1946 publication of the New Jersey Resort Association) BobRixonBlogSpot
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By Lois Staas NEWS Correspondent Superintendent Annette Castiglione said June was a busy and exciting month with lots of activity during last week's Bellmawr Board of Education (BOE) meeting. "The eighth grade dance was an unbelievable success, and the retirement dinner was fun but very touching," she said. "Annunciation Regional School Principal Kathleen Fields joined our classrooms for a demonstration of the Smart Board. Bellmawr Librarian Peg Feld visited our schools with a series of activities. "Our Fourth Grade Student and Parent Orientation was a great success. Study Island has been extended to grades 2, 3, and 4 as well as age appropriate agenda books," she said. "We would like them to become familiar with them at an early age, and we are planning on using the agendas to implement our new nutrition program in the fall," she said. "We are waiting for the report from our Needs Assessment that...
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James E. (Ed) Rusin passed away on July 8, 2007 at the age of 84 years. A lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Beloved husband of Doris R. (nee Reitz) for 64 years. Loving father of Gail S. Rusin of NC and James E. Rusin, Jr. of Audubon. Dear grandfather of Nicole, Paul and Lindsey and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Robert Rusin (Carol) of MD and Dr. William Rusin of CA. Mr. Rusin was a long time member and former Treasurer of the Highland Park Fire Co. #3. He was a proud Army veteran of WW II, serving in the 83rd Infantry Division in Normandy, Ardennes, Brittany, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He retired after 40 years of being an inspector in the Campbell Soup Company of Camden. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11:00am at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME,...
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