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May 2008

Mike Quinn, age 46, suddenly on May 29, of Mantua, member of Local 454

Quinn, Michael "Mike", 46, " A family Man for all Seasons" suddenly on May 29, 2008 of Mantua, NJ. Born in Philadelphia to Marion and Lawrence Quinn, Mike made the most of every day. He enjoyed his position as a piledriver for Local 454 of Philadelphia. In the last year his adventures in his camper became a regular activity. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends for no one could know the love he felt for his beloved Sheila, his children and his friends. He is survived by his wife Sheila ( Nee Mullen) his children; Billy, Matthew, Jackie and TJ, Grandfather of Matthew, Jr., his parents Marion ( Nee Caruso) and Larry Quinn, Siblings; Larry, Kevin, Thomas, Brian, Joey and Marian. Godchildren; Bradley and Eric. Mike is the beloved uncle of many. Relatives and Friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday Eve 5:30... Read more →


Gerald G. Grundlock, of West Deptford, Clayton HS Hall of Fame Member

Grundlock, Gerald G. (Jerry), of West Deptford, NJ passed away suddenly on May 29, 2008 at the age of 73. Above all else, Jerry was a traditional family man who was truly happy when surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted husband for 48 years to Stella Buriak Grundlock. He was a caring father to his son, Kevin and his wife, Suzanne; his son, Dennis and his partner, Bill; his daughter Stacey and her husband, Scot; and his former daughter in law, Brenda. He was a proud grandfather to Brian, Taylor and Hallie and recent great grandfather to Brian Mychael, Jr. He is also survived by his sisters, Jo Ann Scott of Clearwater, FL, Eileen Bramble of Mantua, NJ, Terri-Sue Nerone of Franklinville, NJ, Gina-Lyn Brown of Greenwood, SC and his brother, Anthony Verchio of Mullica Hill, NJ. Jerry was born on August 26, 1934 in Barrington, NJ... Read more →


NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO LURE ANGLERS TO BENEFITS OF FRESHWATER FISHING IN NEW JERSEY

Media Release May 28 Related: Hunting and Fishing TRENTON - If it's been a while since you've gone fishing in New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection has a special message for you: We want you back. That's the upshot of a newly launched direct-mail and radio-advertising campaign that invites anglers to rediscover the pleasures of freshwater fishing and reminds them that fishing in New Jersey is time and money well spent. "New Jersey's thousands of miles of rivers and streams and more than 4,000 reservoirs, lakes and ponds offer some of the finest freshwater fishing available anywhere on the East Coast," DEP Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson said. "Find out what you've been missing; come back to fishing in New Jersey. It's top-quality recreation close to home." Beginning this week, at least 60,000 anglers who bought a New Jersey fishing license during the past two years, but haven't yet renewed... Read more →


Leona S. Skill, 80, of Deptford, formerly of Bellmawr

Leona S. Skill (nee Hagmaier), 80, of Deptford, N.J. died on May 29th. Born in National Park, N.J. she resided in Bellmawr for 40 years before moving to Deptford 17 years ago. She was a dedicated wife, mom, grandmother, and homemaker. Leona was predeceased by her husband George in 1990. She is survived by her two sons William G. (Anita) of Deptford & Kenneth R. (Ellen) of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; three sisters Betty Tarrach of Westville, Ruth Fraser of Swedesboro & Evelyn Richards of Smyrna, Del.; brother Leonard Hagmaier of National Park, three grandchildren Melissa (Keith) Blose, Megan Skill & Timothy Skill; and her great grandson Ashton Blose. Visitation Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m. until the Service at 11 a.m. at the DAVIS and WAGNER FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 171 Delaware St., Woodbury, N.J. Interment Eglington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the... Read more →


May 31, 2008 - Bass n Blues n Bass n Blues n Drum

http://www.sportfishermen.com Friday morning was slow but it picked up (or did more fishermen show up later?) and we ended up with a pretty nice weigh-in list. The Saturday forecast isn't wonderful (unless you are a weather forecaster) - Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall…frequent lightning and damaging winds in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Decoded it means fish early because the afternoon don't look to pretty awful good but they could be wrong, the storm should blow thru and give you a resonable shot late. Check the weather later because you know they will be changing it! Friday weigh-ins: D Mag - bass - 33" 10.9 lbs - pencil popper continue Read more →


City of Gloucester City Proud Owner of 75-Foot Steel Hull Schooner

By Bill Cleary It is official! The City of Gloucester City is the proud owner of a 75-foot-long steel hull schooner built in 1995. The sailing vessel has three sails, and a 20 foot beam. It can carry 47 passengers along with three crew members for a total capacity of 50. The sail boat was sold at an auction held earlier this week at a boat yard in Greenwich. The cost was $206,000 and it is appraised at $385,000. The money to purchase the boat came from the UDAG fund, which stipulates all monies are to be used for economic development. No tax dollars were used to purchase the vessel. The vessel will be docked at the former Coast Guard Base pier, King Street and the Delaware River. Mayor William James made the announcement today, Friday. The mayor said, "The City is going to use the sailboat as a teaching... Read more →


High School Baseball: Gloucester Catholic Advances to the Finals

Gloucester Catholic faced Holy Spirit the third seed in the Non-Public A South high school baseball semi-finals this afternoon in Atlantic City winning the game by a score of 9-3 The Rams’ Rob Wilgus hit a three run homerun and Steve Bruno had two doubles. Gloucester Catholic’s freshman Casey Brown pitched five strong innings before he was relieved by Mike Garland The Rams will play for the state title on Tuesday against opponent unknown at this time. source Bruce Darrow HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Semi-Finals Gloucester Catholic Girls played Notre Dame this afternoon in Gloucester City. Notre Dame won by a score of 8-2. During the game the home plate umpire suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. . At this time her condition is not known. source Bruce Darrow Read more →


Gloucester City: DINING CAR DEPOT

By Sara Martino All aboard! This phrase from the past comes to mind as you view the Dining Car Depot from across the train tracks. You can imagine the passengers waiting to depart for their destinations….Philadelphia, Atlantic City, etc. Today, the would-be passengers are traveling inside the depot to enjoy breakfast and lunch. Owner Mustafa Ozturk has remodeled the depot since taking over two years ago. He previously ran the Family Fireside Restaurant in Pitman. Pictures of old train stations and railroad cars line the freshly painted walls. Diners can even enjoy railroad scenes on the table covers as they eat their meals. Breakfast specials served Monday through Friday from 7 to 11am are listed on the board and greet you as you enter. Friendly waitresses serve you the eggs, home fries, short stacks of pancakes, toast, coffee or tea for only $2.99 (at the present time). Daily omelet specials... Read more →


FOUR TCNJ LACROSSE PLAYERS GARNER ALL-AMERICAN HONORS

May 29, news release Ewing, NJ… The honors continue to pour in for the members of The College of New Jersey women’s lacrosse team as four players received honors with three of them landing a spot in the first team. Seniors Karen Doane (Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan) and Toni-Anne Cavallo (Cedar Grove, NJ/West Essex) along with junior Katie Reuther (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North) each earned a spot on the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association/US Lacrosse First Team, while senior Caitlin Gregory (Winslow, NJ/Eastern) secured a spot on the third team. The three first-team All-Americans are the most by the Lions since 2004 when they landed four on the team. All four of the players were previously named to the IWLCA Boardwalk Region First Team. Doane, who is now a four-time All-American, led the Lions in scoring with a career-high 67 goals and 81 points as the team finished their successful season... Read more →


National Registry of Saltwater Anglers on Horizon

Posted by Carl Price NJ Outdoors at 5/29/2008 5:49 AM and is filed under uncategorized NOAA Fisheries Service is undertaking an initiative to build a new program to improve the collection, analysis and use of recreational saltwater fishing information. Part of the initiative will include creating a national registry of saltwater anglers. To learn more about the program go to: http://www.nero.noaa.gov/nero/hotnews/recfish/ Read more →


Troops Kill Enemy Fighters, Disarm Bombs in Afghanistan

American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 29, 2008 - Coalition and Afghan national security forces killed an unknown number of enemy fighters and neutralized homemade bombs in Afghanistan over the past two days, military officials said. Combined forces killed several extremists during an operation today in Helmand province. While patrolling near the Sangin district center, troops received fire from militants. The combined ground force responded with small-arms fire and called in precision air strikes, killing the enemy fighters. Troops also destroyed a cache of mortar rounds during the operation. In Farah province yesterday, coalition forces killed several extremists with small-arms fire and precision air strikes. In the midst of responding to an allied unit under attack, coalition forces received machine gun, mortar, and rocket-propelled-grenade fire from a nearby compound. During successive engagements, troops used precision aircraft strikes on confirmed enemy locations, killing an unknown number of militants. Immediately following the... Read more →


Soldiers Join Forces With Kansas City Runners to Help Brain Injury Victims

By By Army Spc. Jason Jordan Special to American Forces Press Service KIRKUK, Iraq, May 29, 2008 - On opposite sides of the globe, two groups of people in very different environments worked together to raise money for individuals suffering from brain injuries. U.S. Army soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team and U.S. Air Force personnel and civilian contractors begin a two-mile charity Memorial Day run on Forward Operating Base Warrior in northeastern Iraq's Kirkuk region. The deployed Americans joined the 21st annual Amy Thompson Run to Daylight to help those suffering from brain injuries. U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Jason Jordan (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. This Memorial Day, Army soldiers deployed here were joined by an army of volunteer citizens in Kansas City, Kan., and the two fought as one for their causes. Soldiers with 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Battalion, 6th Field... Read more →


Gloucester City Council: Plans for Irish Pub and Sailing Vessel for former CC Base Announced

By John Schmidt This summer will be the first time in twenty years that people will step foot on the pier down on the waterfront. The announcement came at last week's monthly city council meeting. The city is planning on opening an Irish Pub, as well as bringing in a sailing vessel which the city bid on to start to attract people to the waterfront. Residents Theresa Grahm and Louisa Llewellyn expressed concerns about the safety of the pier. Llewellyn noted that a study had been done previously stating the pier was unsafe. Mayor William P. James said that a new study was done by the city Engineer, Remington and Vernick which found the pier was safe for pedestrian traffic. "No one has stepped foot on the pier in 20 years," James said. "It's about time our city government takes these steps." In addition to the news that the city... Read more →


Bellmawr: Adult and Family Program

The Camden County Library System, Bellmawr Branch, will be holding Adult and Family Programs starting June 2008. There will be a Sip & Mingle on Mondays, June 9, July 14 and August 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop in for a cup of coffee or tea and a tasty treat. Email basics for adults will be on Mondays, June 16, July 28 and August 4 at 11:30 a.m. Need an email account? We can help you set one up! Choose your session as class size is limited. Word art will be the third Wednesday of each month, June 18, July 16, August 20 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. Have you been moved to express yourself poetically? Join poets at various stages of development to share writings and helpful critiques. A summer reading program kickoff party will be Tuesday, June 24 from 1 –3 p.m. Sign up for our... Read more →


Doane nominated for Division III Athlete of the Year

Media Release May 28 Ewing, NJ… The College of New Jersey senior Karen Doane (Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan) has been nominated by the Board of Collegiate Women Sports Awards as a candidate for the 2007-2008 Division III Athlete of the Year representing lacrosse. This spring, Doane led the Lions’ women’s lacrosse team in scoring with a career-high 67 goals and 81 points as the team finished their successful season with a 17-2 record and advanced to the NCAA Division III semifinals for the 23rd time in the 24-year history of the tournament. She was also named to the 2008 NCAA All-Tournament Team. Doane, a marketing major with a 3.39 grade-point-average, is a three-time All-American and capped her career at TCNJ fifth in goals scored with 192 and sixth in points with 248. She is a candidate for her fourth All-American citation with those teams being released later this week. The midfielder is... Read more →


Wednesday: TIPS AND SNIPPETS

Source http://ems.gmnews.com GREG BEAN of the Edison/Metuchen Sentinel put into perspective the reason why the taxpayers of New Jersey should be upset over outgoing Keansburg Superintendent of Schools Barbara A. Trzeszkowski of Keansburg, who will retire June 30 after 40 years in the district, receiving a severance package of $740,926. According to Bean, under the contract she negotiated with the board that was signed in 2003, $556,290 of that is severance, $170,137 is for unused sick days and $14,449 is for unused vacation days. Bean writes, “Why should you care about how much severance a school superintendent in Keansburg gets? Well, because Keansburg is one of the state's Abbott districts. Those districts get a lot of money from the state because they're allegedly too poor to pay for education on their own. Because of that, the courts said we all have to chip in. Keansburg gets 81 percent of its... Read more →


WHEN EAST MEETS WEST Tsuyu,or the Rainy Season in Japan

Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. The rainy season or monsoon season sets in around the end of May and lasts till about the end of July and sometimes even longer in most regions of the Japanese Archipelago. The meeting of a high cold atmospheric pressure front over the sea of Okhotsk and a warm high atmospheric pressure front over the Pacific Ocean gives rise to this phenomenon. Because it is the time when Ume or Japanese plums ripen, the season is called baiu or tsuyu ("ume rain"). During tsuyu, rain falls on and off for a couple of weeks, or sometimes it continues to rain for days on end. The grey skies, together with the extremely high humidity of the season, mean that this is a very uncomfortable and gloomy period for almost everyone. It does not, however, necessarily follow that to have the rainy season is all bad,... Read more →


TCNJ’S HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER JOE CAMILLONE TO RETIRE FROM TCNJ AFTER 35 YEARS OF SERVICE

Media Release Ewing, NJ…After 35 years of service as the Head Athletic Trainer at The College of New Jersey, Joe Camillone, right, (Ewing, NJ) will be retiring on June 1, 2008. Over the course of his tremendous career, Camillone dedicated himself to the safety and betterment of student-athletes at the College. He brought both distinction and acclaim to TCNJ’s athletic department and was recognized for his outstanding skills. In 2007, he was awarded the 2007 Presidential Award at the 2007 Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. Camillone became only the second person honored with the Presidential Award, which is given to a person who shows unselfish and dedicated efforts which has advanced the EATA and the athletic training profession. Established in January 2006, the first recipient of the award was Bob O’Malley, former athletic trainer and assistant athletic director at Philadelphia University. The Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association was... Read more →


HS Softball : Gloucester High and Gloucester Catholic Seniors Honored Before Big Game

By Albert Countryman Jr. On a beautiful, crisp night for softball with a huge crowd in attendance, the Gloucester City High School team defeated cross-town rival Gloucester Catholic, 4-2, using the long ball. In the top of the first inning, Sam Dobleman crushed a fast ball way over the left field fence to give the Lady Lions a 1-0 lead. Meanwhile, behind some great defense, Gloucester City pitcher Taylor Chain kept the Lady Rams from scoring over the first five innings. In the fourth inning, Erica Smizer led off with a single and Dobleman hit a ball to deep center. The crowd roared as it soared through the night sky. Lady Rams centerfielder Kristin Collins made a mighty leap for the ball against the fence, but it glanced off her glove and into the crowd for a home run. Kelsey Cutler led off the top of the fifth, and smoked... Read more →


FIVE ROWAN UNIVERSITY PLAYERS NAMED TO IWLCA ALL-REGION TEAMS

Media Release May 27 GLASSBORO, NJ – Five Rowan University women’s lacrosse players were named to the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Region Teams. Attack Lauren Crennan (jr. Pottstown, PA/Owen J. Roberts) and midfielder Kerry O’Donnell (sr. Toms River, NJ/Toms River E.) were chosen to the Boardwalk All-Region first team. Attack Caitlin Meseroll (sr. Oakhurst, NJ/Ocean Twp.), defender Kaitlyn Molzon (so. Howell, NJ/St. Rose) and midfielder Carly Welsh (jr. Allenwood, NJ/Wall) were members of the All-Region second team. This year, Crennan was the Profs’ leading scorer with 60 points, 54 goals and six assists. She also totaled 35 draw controls, 22 ground balls and 16 caused turnovers. Crennan scored her 100th career goal against Catholic University (May 5) in the NCAA tournament. A captain, O’Donnell added three goals and four assists. Her 56 ground balls and 29 caused turnovers were first on the team. She had a career total... Read more →


Former Gloucester County College Coach Thriving at Rider

http://www.nj.com/sports Davis was an unknown in the Trenton-area when he was hired by the Broncs to take over for the legendary Sonny Pittaro. And that was no easy task in itself all Pittaro did was win 766 games and have the field where Davis' team now plays named after him. For that matter, Rider had just two baseball coaches from 1961 Pittaro and Tom Petroff, both of whom are in the school's Hall of Fame before Davis arrived in Lawrenceville in 2005. A southerner who grew up in Bridgewater, Va., and coached at George Mason, Frostburg State and Georgia Southwestern, Davis made a name for himself in South Jersey where he won four National Junior College titles at Gloucester County College. continue Read more →


TCNJ’S WILLIAM KROPP NAMED TO 2008 ESPN THE MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA TEAM

Media Release May 27 Ewing, NJ – The College of New Jersey’s senior first baseman William Kropp (Pottstown, PA/Owen J. Roberts) has been named to the 2008 CoSIDA ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America College Division Second Team for his outstanding play on the field and excellence in the classroom. Kropp becomes the fourth baseball player in program history to achieve this honor, while TCNJ has now produced 49 student-athletes that have earned CoSIDA Academic All-America citations. He follows in the footsteps of former Lion baseball players, Jeff Nevitt (1989 and 1991), Howard Forman (1992) and Dave Ceccanechio (1998) to have earned CoSIDA Academic All-America honors while wearing a Lion baseball uniform. Kropp, who was a second team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Team honoree a year ago, started 37 games for the Lions and excelled at first base in 2008. He earned NJAC All-Star Honorable Mention honors and the Senior... Read more →


Tuesday: TIPS AND SNIPPETS

The City of Gloucester City made the Friday, May 23 edition of Star Ledger. In a story somewhat critical of the Abbott District school construction program the City was used as one example of how poorly the program was run. The article written by Bill Wolfe states in part, Inspector General Cooper's April 21, 2005 Report to former Governor Codey found that $330 million had been spent on sites "patently unsuitable" for schools -perhaps the poster child for these findings are the purchase of a Superfund site in Gloucester City and former Manhattan project site in Union City. Cooper's Report also found Full Report Here One section of the report that particularly bothers me (quoting findings) SCC has minimal guidelines for what constitutes an acceptable site for a school and generally accedes to the site submitted by local school authorities. To Read the entire article It was a well known... Read more →


Woodbury Boys State Delegates Named

Delegates have been chosen to represent Woodbury High School at the 2008 American Legion Jersey Boys State session. The annual event will be held June 15-20 at Rider University, Lawrenceville. Included will be Christian Schoning, David Carl, Kennon McMahon and Scott Bassler. These delegates are sponsored by American Legion Post 133 of Woodbury and Woodbury High School. They will learn about local, county and state government by campaigning for and holding elections for the various offices. About 900 delegates from various high schools in New Jersey will be attending the 2008 American Legion Jersey Boys State session. Christian Schoning plays both varsity soccer and tennis and is captain of the latter. He is a member of the Marching and Orchestra Bands and also plays for the Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble. Secretary of the Ecology Club, he writes for the school newspaper, is a member of the World Affairs Council... Read more →


GLOUCESTER PLUMBING SUPPLY Continues to Improve

Note:The advertorial was first posted in March. Since then Bath and Designs Inc. has moved into its new location at 520 South Broadway. By Sara Martino Plumbing originated during the ancient civilizations such as the Roman, Persian, Indian and Chinese, centuries ago during a time when public baths were used and when citizens bathed in the rivers. Now, we have beautiful bathroom and kitchens fixtures that those ancient civilizations could never imagine. Thanks to Gloucester Plumbing Supply, residents and contractors can purchase the finest of products, such as Kohler, Mansfield, Moen, Weil-McLain, Sterling, Grohe, etc. to make their homes more comfortable and enjoyable. Joe Kenney (photo above) and his wife Lori own the plumbing supply that has been a family business since 1966. Lori's father, Ray Palombo, was the founder of the business and Joe and Lori became owners after him. The bulk of the business is from plumbing contractors.... Read more →


Gloucester City: A Tribute to those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

A Thank You to Those Who Served/Song and Slide Show Gloucester City Councilwoman Kellie Ferry released the following statement regarding the upcoming Memorial Day "Come join the VFW and the American Legion on May 26, 2008 as they start off the Memorial Day Celebrations by paying tribute to the fallen soldiers of our town beginning at 8 am in the Cedar Grove Cemetery on Market Street. "From there they will proceed to the St. Mary's Cemetery also on Market Street and then to Union Cemetery located on Powell Street. The commemoration will continue at 11 AM at the War Memorials on Broadway, everyone is invited to bring a chair and enjoy speeches from various people and essay readings from several high school students that will pay tribute to our special soldiers. "The City Choir and the GHS Band will also be there to add a special ambiance. "At the conclusion... Read more →


Working The Wind

http://www.buckmasters.com By Kyle Schwabenbauer -- My success as an archery hunter has sometimes been as unpredictable as a bottomland breeze. There have been days when all the pieces came together and I actually believed I had "figured things out." There have also been days when, despite paying close attention to the smallest detail, my hunt was foiled by a chance event beyond my control. Although this inconsistency can be frustrating at times, it's just a natural element of our sport and part of what makes a successful day afield so rewarding. continue Read more →


Family of boy hit by baseball holds onto hope

http://ap.google.com/article/ The ball had struck his chest at the precise millisecond between heartbeats, sending him into cardiac arrest, according to his doctors. He crumpled to the ground and stopped breathing. WAYNE, N.J. (AP) Now Domalewski is severely disabled, left with brain damage after being struck in the chest by a line drive that stopped his heart while he was playing in a youth baseball game. His family filed a lawsuit last week against the maker of the metal bat that was used in the game, against Little League Baseball and a sporting goods chain that sold the bat. The family contends metal baseball bats are inherently unsafe for youth games because the ball comes off them much faster than from wooden bats. continue Read more →


Kurt W. Reintzel, age 32, of Haddonfield, University of Delaware Alumni

REINTZEL, KURT W. On May 22, 2008, age 32, of Haddonfield, beloved son of Warren A. & Susan (nee Rodgers) of Haddonfield. Also survived by his sister, Lisa S. Pendarvis (Robert) of Haddon Twp., his grandfather, Warren H. Reintzel of Haddonfield, 2 aunts, Bonnie Juda (Dennis) of Philadelphia, PA and Barbara Kent (Joseph) of Rio Grande, NJ, many cousins and his godfather, Benjamin Jones of London, England. Kurt is a graduate of Haddonfield Memorial HS and the University of Delaware. His family will receive friends on Wed., May 28th, 9:30-10:45 AM, at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Wood La. & Wayne Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. His Service will follow at11 AM. Interment, private. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in Kurt's name to American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Arrangements by KAIN-MURPHY FUNERAL SERVICES of Haddonfield. Read more →


Alfred Miaczynski, of Audubon, Decorated WW II Army Vet, former Postal Worker

MIACZYNSKI, ALFRED F. Age 90, of Audubon, passed away at Brighton Gardens in Cherry Hill on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Mr. Miaczynski was born in Camden and had been a longtime resident of Audubon. Alfred Faithfully defended his country as a Tech Sgt. in Co. G of the 168th Infantry of the U.S. Army during WWII and was honorably discharged with a Purple Heart, the American Theater, European-African-Middle Eastern, Good Conduct, WWII Victory medals and the Distinguished Unit Badge. He had worked as a Postal Clerk for the U.S. Postal service in Camden and was an avid personal investor and stock market enthusiast. Mr. Miaczynski is the husband of the late Janet (nee Kozlowski) and is the father of Ron & his wife Joann of Oaklyn and Judith & her husband Raymond Faucher of Cherry Hill. He is the brother of Jean Lubonski of Westmont, Irene DeLuca of Cambridge, MD,... Read more →


Blanche BORMAN, age 96, of Bellmawr

(Nee Basara) on May 21, 2008 of Bellmawr. Age 96. Beloved wife of the late John J. Loving mother of Barbara and her husband Arthur. Dear grandmother of Lisa Candela (Pete), John Clark (Lindsey) and Kimberly Clark. Loving great grandmother of Ava Rose Candela. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family Tuesday morning from 11 to 12 noon at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Liturgy Tuesday 12 noon. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com Read more →


South Jersey also has its fair share of good fishing

http://suburban.gmnews.com...........................May 22 At 4 p.m., we approached a small city of about 100 boats in the fleet just 25 minutes from the dock in the Delaware Bay. As we positioned in for the night, every boat as far as you could see had fish. The bite was on before we could even drop anchor. It didn't take long before the first rod screamed off the back of the boat, and 20 minutes later the first 75-pound drum was aboard. That was just the beginning: one after the other we had fish on. continue Hunting and Fishing Read more →


CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Barbara (nee Hillman) Lauria would like to thank friends, relatives and neighbors for their prayers and condolences received during the recent bereavement suffered in the loss of their wife, mother, daughter and sister. “On behalf of myself and all of our family members I would like to say thank you to all who have helped support us thru these tough times. It is much appreciated,” Sincerely, Joe Lauria See Obit Read more →


Rutgers Quartet Honored By New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association

Media release May 21 PISCATAWAY, N.J.– Four members of the Rutgers baseball team were honored by the New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association (NJCBA), as voted by the league's eight Division I head coaches. Junior center fielder Luis Feliz (New Brunswick, N.J.) was a First Team All-State selection, while freshman first baseman Jaren Matthews (Teaneck, N.J.) was a Second Team All-State pick and fellow freshman outfielders Michael Lang (Dumont, N.J.) and Pat Biserta (Point Pleasant, N.J.) were named to the Division I All-Rookie Team. The annual NJCBA Awards banquet will be held at the Pines Manor in Edison on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. continue Read more →


John Francis Morrone III, 61 of Deptford, member of Teamsters Local 107 Philadelphia

John Francis Morrone III, on May 21, 2008 of Deptford. Age 61. Husband of Jean Morrone (nee Mabie). Father of Lillian Palladino (George) of Deptford, John Morrone IV (Bridgette) of Woolwich and Jean-Marie Morrone (Arnold) of Westville. Brother of Gregory Morrone (Doris) of Philadelphia and cousin Judy Morgan (Marianne) of Philadelphia. Grandfather of George, Nicky, Gianna Marie, Chelsea, Johnny “V”, Christian and Mason. Also survived by special sister-in-law Judy, Janet (Chuck), Linda (Bob), Joan (Bill), Nancy (Joe) and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Morrone was a member of Teamsters Local 107 in Philadelphia for 40 years, where he worked as a Teamster Captain of movies, films and commercials. He loved movies, his beach house, gourmet cooking, Barbecuing, and was known as the best-dressed Teamster on the set. He was always health and fitness-conscious and at one time was a semi-pro boxer. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing... Read more →


A Very Touching Story: GOODBYE MOM !

Thanks to Chalie The Clip for Sharing such a lovely story A young man shopping in a supermarket noticed a little old lady following him around. If he stopped, she stopped. Furthermore, she kept staring at him. She finally overtook him at the checkout, And she turned to him and said, "I hope I haven't made you feel ill at ease; it's just that you look so much like my late son." He answered, "That's okay." "I know it's silly, but if you'd call out "Good bye, Mom" as I leave the store, It would make me feel so happy." She then went through the checkout, And as she was on her way out of the store, The man called out, "Goodbye, Mom." The little old lady waved, and smiled back at him. Pleased that he had brought a little sunshine Into someone's day, he went to pay for his... Read more →


Gloucester City: Mayor and Council Meeting Agenda, Tonight at 8 PM

Thursday, May 22, 2008 City Hall, 313 MONMOUTH STREET Agenda 1. Call Meeting to Order: 2. Pledge of Allegiance: 3. Roll Call: Brophy, Ferry, Hagan, Hutchinson, Marchese, Parry and James 4. Open Public Meetings Act Notice: This meeting is being held in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, otherwise known as the "Sunshine Law." It has been legally noticed in accordance with the law and copies have been given to those requesting the same. 5. Presentation: Cool Cities Initiative 6. Resolutions/Public Hearing: R154 Adopting Emergency Temporary Budget Appropriations R155 Replacing Existing Employee Manual R156 Amending Resolution 99-2008 Authorizing Change Order to the Contract Between G. Helmer Construction Co., Inc. and the City of Gloucester City for Replacement of the Koehler Street Combined Sewer Main Railroad Crossing Public Hearing: Purpose: Evaluation of the Application of Comcast Cable for the renewal of its municipal consent to own, operate, extend,... Read more →


Thursday's TIPS AND SNIPPETS

The Gloucester City Planning Board meeting Wednesday night ended around 11 PM. Being considered were applications for Commerce Bank to open a branch at the intersection of Broadway and Cumberland Street. And allowing The Dog House, a restaurant/tavern on King Street to add an outside deck to their property. The Board heard both pro and con comments for the Bank’s application. Representatives of the Business Community, who favored approval, also spoke. In the end the application for the bank to proceed with construction was granted by the Board. The vote was unanimous. As for the application for The Dog House, that was tabled until a later date. The next meeting of the Gloucester City Business Association will be Tuesday, May 27th at Caps Café, 314 Jersey Avenue. The members will hear from Mayor William James, UEZ Director Howard Clark and Community Relations Officer, Bob Bevan. The City representatives will discuss... Read more →


Alice E. Carestio, of Clarksboro, formerly of Westville Grove

CARESTIO, Alice E., a resident of Clarksboro and formerly of Westville Grove, on May 12, 2008. Aged 71 years. Alice was known as a beautiful, humble lady who will be dearly missed by all. She was very caring of her family and honest in her faith. Alice was a culinary artist and was adept at baking. She also had a fondness of animals and playing the guitar. Alice is the beloved wife of the late Alessio Carestio and formerly of the late John String; Devoted mother of Alice Llewellyn, the late Lewis Llewellyn and Charles Carestio; Adoring grandmother of Lewis, Michael, Samantha, Alicia, Charles, Brittany, and Annisia. Funeral arrangements under the directions of the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury, NJ Funeral Mass 10 AM in the Most Holy Redeemer RC Church, 1215 Delsea Dr. Westville Grove, NJ Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro Read more →


Gertrude Sis McIntyre, of West Deptford, volunteer at Underwood Memorial Hospital & Shore Memorial Hospital

McIntyre, Gertrude "Sis" passed away on May 17, 2008 , after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease surrounded by her loving family at Sunrise Assisted Living. Sis is the loving and devoted wife of 54 years to the late John "Skip" McIntyre. Loving mother of Janet, John (Cheryl), Joseph( Danette) , Jean, Martin (Dee), Tom (Marlene), Robert and Edward McIntyre. Dear sister of the late Thomas Russo Loving grandmother of 11. Great grandmother of 5. Although her family was her greatest joy, Sis spent many years helping others as a volunteer at Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury and Shore Memorial Hospital , Somers Point. She and her family were faithful members of St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church as well as, Incarnation and St. Patrick's Church. She enjoyed reading, shopping and watching game shows, as well as the Flyers. Even though her final years were difficult, she will leave her children wonderful... Read more →


Peggy L. Van Dexter, of Gloucester City, former Den Mother, Loved Philly Flyers and Eagles

Peggy L. Van Dexter (nee Broscious) of Gloucester City, NJ on May 15, 2008. Aged 75 years. Peggy was born in Mt. Carmel, a small coal region town in Pennsylvania. When she was a young girl, she moved to Camden, NJ. While growing up in Camden, she met her husband John through his brother. After they married they moved to Gloucester where they have remained for the past 36 years. Peggy served as a den mother for her son's Cub scout troop as he was growing up. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren. Among her many hobbies, Peggy enjoyed following professional sports, especially the Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers. She also enjoyed listening to country western music. Beloved wife of 54 years, John C. Van Dexter, Sr. Devoted mother of John C. (June) Van Dexter, Jr. Loving grandmother of Josh and Morgan Van Dexter. Beloved sister of Miriam... Read more →


Lou Sarlo, former General Manager of GAF, and owner of Sarlo Trucking Co, Past President of Gloucester City Rotary Club

Louis (Lou) Sarlo Jr., age 92, of Clarksboro passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008 surrounded by his family. A man who truly lived an American Dream, Louis was a hardworking man who loved his family. Born in the Westville Grove section of Deptford, he has been a resident of Clarksboro for the past 43 years. He went to work for the Ruberoid Company as a young man. He started out as a laborer and retired 48 years later as the General Manager of five paper mills around the country. He and his brother Charles (deceased) also ran a successful trucking business in Gloucester City. When he retired from GAF (Ruberoid), he started a specialty paper company that manufactures building products and was the president up until the time of his death. He was a member and past president of the Gloucester City Rotary Club and Gloucester City's first Paul Harris... Read more →


Gloucester City Board of Health Information

source http://www.cityofgloucester.org/boards.php The Gloucester City Board of Health meets every 2nd Monday in each of the following months (January, March, July, September, November and December) at City Hall, 313 Monmouth Street at 7:30 pm. The following members were appointed by the Mayor and Council for three-year staggering terms, as well as two alternate members appointed to staggered terms: Eleanor Kain - President Joseph Hartzel - Vice President John P. Schmidt James "Bowie" Johnson Roseann Michel Bernadette Gorman Bruce Marks Jim Everett Anna Marie Smith - Secretary Purpose The Gloucester City Board of Health serves as an advisory board that advises the Mayor and Council on public health issues. The Board also runs a yearly rabies clinic, a blood drive as well as other health related programs though out the City. Blood Drive - August 13, 2008 at Gloucester Heights Fire Hall on Nicholson Road Rabies Clinic - October 4, 2008... Read more →


Gloucester City Transmission Service

(First posted January 2008) BY SARA MARTINO The Gloucester Transmission Service is already a part of a winning team, no need to wait for the Super Bowl outcome. Joe Carlino and his team have the "Home-Field advantage" which amounts to the benefit that a team gets by playing games in the area where it is based, has the fan support, familiarity with its' surroundings and the lack of required travel. His team wins "extra points" by taking care of the Gloucester residents and also by supporting the other local businesses. "We can get work done outside the city at maybe a lesser price when we need a roof repair, heating service, plumbing, lunches, etc. But we use our local companies and thereby give back to the community that gives to us. Money spent here on repairs goes right back to the community in many ways," said Joe Carlino. Joe and... Read more →


Webcasts to Allow Deployed Parents to Watch Graduations

Media ReleaseAmerican Forces Press Service WIESBADEN, Germany, May 20, 2008 - Hundreds of troops deployed from Europe will be able to see their children's high school graduation ceremonies via live webcasts, Department of Defense Dependents Schools Europe officials announced. DoDDS Europe, U.S. Army Europe and U.S. Army 5th Signal Command have combined assets, talents and technologies to enable the live webcasts. The effort will allow at least 18 graduation ceremonies to be viewed by an estimated 211 deployed parents in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations around the world. The first graduation ceremony will be webcast June 5; 10 graduation ceremonies will take place simultaneously on June 6; and the last ceremony will be webcast June 13. Schools identified as having students with deployed parents are: -- June 5: Hanau and Bamberg, Germany; -- June 6: Naples, Italy; Heidelberg, Hohenfels, Kaiserslautern, Ansbach, Baumholder, Ramstein and Vilsek, Germany; Lakenheath, England; and Aviano,... Read more →


Mt. Ephraim Holds Successful 1st Craft Fair & Car Show

Many Mount Ephraim residents and visitors stroll down West Kings Highway in Mount Ephraim for the 1st Annual Craft Fair & Classic Car Show about an hour before the fair concluded................Related: Mt. Ephraim News By Bill Bates Mount Ephraim NEWS Correspondent An average spring day with a little overcast and some light winds didn't stop residents and visitors to the one square mile boro from holding a successful 1st Annual Craft Fair / Classic Car Show and Fire Prevention Open House. Over 80 vendors and 20 plus classic cars made it out to line the booming West Kings Highway for the awesome event that was presented by the Mount Ephraim Celebrations Committee. Many attendee's filled the streets for most of the day as they strolled along to check out all of the happenings on the main thorough fair in town. click to enlarge From left, Mount Ephraim Commissioners Andy Gilmore... Read more →


Mt. Ephraim Public Schools Third Period Honor Roll

Third Marking Period Honor Roll: Mary Bray School Distinguished Honors Grade 3 Helen Barrett, Ariana Beebe, Alyssa Marszalek, Alexis Staib, Kelsey Vespe Grade 4 Emily Calhoun, Victoria Milano Honors: Grade 3 Richard Bonczak, Cassidy Chambers, Anthony Cristino, Nevada De Ford, Angel Dougherty, Andrew Fehr, Holly Fitzgerald, Amy Guldin, Adnan Khan, Valerie LaMarra, Jillian Lynch, Matthew Marszalek, Amanda Murphy, Lindsay Musselman, Zachary Pacetti, Cole Panek, Azalea Rosado, Nicholas Salamone, Casey Spadea, Georgana Stewart Grade 4 Mychaela Bilger, Christopher Blaylock, Courtney Bocchicchio, Dominick Cipolone, Maryellen Crain, Kasey Gardner, Taylor Gavin, Harry Harris, Eli Lapp, Meghan McDonough, Haley Woodington Commendable: Sarah Beckett, Alexis Brassill, Allen Chase, Edward DuBois, Tiffany Gavin, Lucas Greenwood, Kelsey Immendorf, Kaelyn Lahn, Damon Meraz, Austin Rampolla, Sabrina Wilson Raymond W. Kershaw School Distinguished Honors Grade 5 - Jessica Chambers Grade 6 - Alison Guldin, Brandon Lanchang, Trent Maxwell Grade 7 - Eric Ingram Grade 8 - Kaitlyn Alibrando, Matthew... Read more →


Gloucester City: Planning Board to hear applications for Commerce Bank and The Dog House

Representatives of Commerce Bank will be appearing before the Gloucester City Planning Board on Wednesday, May 21st at 7:30 PM in council chambers, 313 Monmouth Street. At this meeting Commerce will be going for preliminary and final approval of the new bank to be built at the intersection of Broadway and Cumberland Street. Dave Stallwood, president of the Gloucester City Business Association asked that members and citizens to attend this important meeting to show their support. “Commerce Bank will be a great improvement to the Broadway corridor and the city as a whole. “I have also been told that the Dog House previously the old Dawbrieghs Tavern is also going up for permission to build a deck on their building. “If you can make it please come down and show your support as these are the things that make us a solid and forward moving force in the city”, said... Read more →