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The Bellmawr Board of Education workshop is being held tonight, Wednesday, June 18th at 7pm at Bell Oaks. The agenda includes but not limited to the following: Board members will be interviewing and appointing a new board member at the workshop this evening. Also I heard that some parents were planning on attending the meeting to voice their concerns over eliminating the Algebra class from the 6th Grade schedules.
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Note: Only part of the agreement appears below. WHEREAS, said the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Brooklawn, duly elected pursuant to statute, after a careful survey, have concluded that the residents of Brooklawn will best be served; and WHEREAS, by negotiations previously had between the Board and the Borough, the terms and provisions hereafter set forth were determined and agreed thereto; and WHEREAS, the Borough and the Board intend by virtue of this document to set forth the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the proper and respective public officials were authorized to execute this Interlocal Services Agreement pursuant to Resolutioins of their respective public entities, attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. PURPOSE The Borough agrees to lease to the Board the following...
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On Thursday, June 19 the Brooklawn Board of Education will hold its June meeting at 7:00 PM. At this meeting School Board President Bruce Darrow will introduce to the Board an Inter Local Service agreement between the Board of Education and the Borough of Brooklawn. The Board of Education in April gave Board President Bruce Darrow the authority to negotiate with the Borough of Brooklawn an agreement in which the local Board would give the Borough of Brooklawn $100,000 for services to be provided. The Board's decision to work out this agreement of $100,000 will help reduce the Tax Burden on the community. Board President Bruce Darrow stated "that our Board has gone nearly 10 years without ANY tax increase to our residents and with this agreement we have again showed yet another way to the taxpayers we are intent on providing an exceptional education in a safe and friendly...
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Funeral services were held for Robert Ritchie, 75, of Brooklawn, who passed away on June 10, 2008. "Richie" to all who knew him. He was Chickie's (nee McKinney) devoted husband for over 54 years, the father of four children and grandfather to eight. "Dad was our rock, always there if you had a problem. He rarely, if ever, said "no" to anyone who asked for his help, friend or stranger alike. Dad was the 'go-to' guy, the quiet man we all looked to for leadership and guidance." Richie was involved with boating and was most recently involved with Farragut Boat Club and the Delaware River Yacht League. He and Chickie spent many happy days on their boat, either on the water or simply at the dock. Richie spent 4 years in the Navy aboard the USS Roanoke, where he toured the Mediterranean Ocean. He returned to his hometown of Gloucester...
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Media release, By Tyler Stover / Brevard County Manatees http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com (Viera, FL) Brevard County Manatees pitcher Zach Braddock has been named the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for June 9-15. Braddock earned the award after his dominant performance at Lakeland on June 10, when he allowed just one run on two hits, while striking out ten Flying Tigers to earn his third win of the season. It was the second time this season that the lefty fireballer reached double digits in strikeouts, as he struck out eleven against Vero Beach earlier this year. Braddock was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 18th round of the 2005 First Year Player Draft. After two dominant starts for the West Virginia Power, he was called up to Brevard County, making his first appearance on May 3. Braddock is 3-3 with a 3.60 ERA on the season, striking out 43 batters...
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Today, Tuesday, June 17, Gloucester City High School reached a milestone -- 100th four-year graduation of the school. The entire community was invited to join in the celebrations. A time capsule was buried in front of the new Gloucester High School (GHS) Media Center Friday, June 13.. Donated by the Healey family of the McCann-Healey Funeral Home on Monmouth Street, National and Junior Honor Society members have been busy collecting pertinent items to be placed in the capsule. At Baccalaureate Services on Sunday, June 15, a powerful and nostalgic video was showcased, highlighting the last 100 years of GHS. At 6:30 p.m. the traditional Baccalaureate service for the 2008 graduates was led by the Gloucester City Ministerium and former graduates who are now also in the clergy. A reception followed, giving all in attendance an opportunity to see first hand the fascinating memorabilia. The actual 100 graduation, for more than...
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http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article Zach Braddock has gone more than five innings only once in eight starts this season. But that hasn't kept him from piling up strikeouts at a rapid pace. Braddock fanned 10, allowing a run on two hits over five frames as the Brevard County Manatees topped the Lakeland Flying Tigers, 9-5, on Tuesday at Joker Marchant Stadium. Braddock (3-3) worked around a pair of singles in the opening frame by striking out the side swinging. After struggling with control problems in the second that led to three walks and a hit batsman (Louis Ott) to forced in a run, Braddock struck out Cale Iorg swinging to escape further damage. continue Note: Braddock played baseball for Gloucester Catholic High School graduating in 2005. He also pitched for the Brooklawn American Legion Post 72 for several years.
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http://www.webpronews.com The intuitive answer, an opinion shared by some prominent bloggers, is that once a commenter comments, they submit the comment with the knowledge they've lost control of that comment forever. Of course, there's more than one way to look at it, but there is also more than one platform (or publishing model) to consider, and at least a couple of legal aspects to explore. A newspaper or magazine editor, for example, elects to publish response letters from readers. Not all responses are published, and thanks to some legal language, letter-writers are often informed they lose, to some extent, ownership of those letters. In a sense, blog comments are similar. A blogger can elect not to publish a comment at all, or she can edit or delete a comment for various reasons. But there are stark differences, too. Most of the time, there is no written agreement about comments as...
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http://www.sportfishermen.com/ READ STORY Related: Hunting and Fishing Wanted: Fishing Reports and Photos Readers are invited to send fishing reports and photos to [email protected]
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Bill Bates, Mt. Ephraim NEWS Correspondent Many residents and town organizations turned out for the Memorial Day Services recently held. Services started at 9 am at the Lambert Avenue Firehouse where MEFD Firefighter Monica Mallon read the speech that she wrote about Memorial Day and what it means to her at the opening services. Fire Chief Mario Scullan read the names of the deceased members of the department. President Rich Holmes lowered the flag to half staff. (NOTE CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) Commissioner Andy Gilmore, Joe McMahon, James Hofbauer, and Howard McCormick of the American Legion Post 150 Firing Squad during the Mount Ephraim Memorial Day Services. The Memorial Day Services then proceed to the John Norcross Memorial Park at the corner of Centre and New Jersey Avenues where members of the Mount Ephraim Police Department honored the men and women of Law Enforcement who answered their final call....
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On June 14, 2008 of Bellmawr. Beloved husband of Patricia L. (Nee Brassill) for 47 years. Loving father of William K., Susan Marchese and her husband William, Patty Marchese and her husband James and Kevin, not only his son but devoted caretaker of his father. Beloved grandfather of Gianna, Gabrielle, James, Natasha, and Desirae. Dear brother of Robert and his wife Ann, Betty Ann Wyskochil, Brian and his wife Genie and dear brother-in-law of Barbara Sauter. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Bill was a graduate of Haddon Heights High School Class of 1955 and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. He was a partner in the investment firm of Capital Conservation, Cherry Hill. He was a member of Bellmawr Democrat Club and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea during 1960-1962. He enjoyed his time at the campground at the Jersey Shore...
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Stephanie Lynn Strong of Woodbury, NJ, age 39, on June 11, 2008. Daughter of Alice M. Dow-Rogers and Gerald Strong. Stephanie is survived by her mother; Alice M. Rogers, sister; Allison M. Strong of Sewell, NJ, Godmother; Eleanor Braxton of Williamstown, NJ, one step-sister; Denise Rogers, 3 step-brothers; Christopher, Richard and Charles Rogers, all of PA and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many lifelong friends. Funeral service 12:00 Noon Wednesday June 18, 2008 at First Baptist Church, Academy & Grove St., Glassboro, NJ. Viewing 10 - 12 N. Interment Cedar Green Cemetery, Clayton, NJ. Arr. by BAGWELL FUNERAL HOME, Penns Grove, NJ.
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Dixie Ann Padgett-Naughton on June 13, 2008 of Mullica Hill, after an extended illness, age, 61. Principal of Bishop George H. Guilfoyle Regional Catholic School, Carney¹s Point. Devoted mother of Peter Naughton and his wife Renee. Loving grandmother of Savannah Lee. Loving daughter of Anne (nee Pisani) and the late William Padgett. Dear sister of William Padgett. Niece of Nicolina Jamroz. Cousin of Cynthia (Deana) Jamroz, along with longtime family friend, Monsignor John A. Clarke and relatives in NJ, PA and SC. In her long career, Dixie taught in many Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Camden. Her first teaching position was at Annunciation, Bellmawr, followed by St. Anthony of Padua, Camden, St. Mary¹s, Gloucester City, St. Bridget¹s Glassboro, St. Edward¹s Pine Hill, St. Jude, Blackwood, St. Joseph¹s Swedesboro and Bishop Guilfoyle, Carneys Point. For the past four years, Dixie was Principal at Bishop Guilfoyle. Dixie was awarded the Bishop¹s...
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I am one of the "geezers" who attends the monthly Breakfast Club meeting at the Dining Car Depot on the last Saturday of every month. It is the one day of the month that I have to reconnect with my boyhood friends from Gloucester City. I was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. I am 70 years old and prior to moving from Gloucester I owned two businesses and owned various real estate, "apartments" and homes in the city. Photo: Bill Yeager, right and Joe Miller at the April Breakfast Club meeting When I retired I bought a little farm in Southern Delaware. When I come back to the Dining Car Depot, I can see my grandfather's house on Foundry Row on Paul Street. I can also think about all the sports we played at the "logs." Looking the other way I can see Chu Chu Murphy's boyhood home and...
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American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 15, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces captured suspected terrorists and seized several weapons caches across Iraq during the past three days, military officials said. In operations today: –- Iraqi soldiers discovered a large weapons cache in the Rashid district of Baghdad. The cache consisted of scores of 122 mm rockets with fuses, components to make several hundred explosively formed projectiles, blocks of C-4 explosives, and sticks of TNT. During operations yesterday: –- Iraqi soldiers discovered a large explosives cache after an intelligence-driven raid on the western side of Mosul. The cache consisted of 80 mm mortar rounds, rocket-propelled grenades, RPG launchers, a 60 mm mortar tube with stand and various other munitions. The cache was found in a hotspot of indirect fires against the Iraqi security and coalition forces. -- Other Iraqi soldiers of the discovered a huge cache in Baghdad's West Rashid...
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MOUNT EPHRAIM CELEBRATION COMMITTEE Please be advised that there will be no water(ex. water guns, balloons, etc.) in the parade and that candy is to be thrown from the cab of a truck where adult supervision is present when children are involved. Friday, July 4, 2008 Fourth of July Baby Parade 9:00 AM - Pennsylvania & Eighth Avenues - SHARP (registration form) Bike Parade 10:00AM - Pennsylvania & Eighth Avenues- SHARP (registration form) Main Parade 12:00PM - Kings Highway to Haddon Lake see Mt. Ephraim Celebrations Web Site
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By Bill Bates Mount Ephraim NEWS Correspondent The Mt. Ephraim Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary recently hosted the Miss Mt. Ephraim 2008 Pageant at the MEPRI Banquet Hall on Kings Highway for their fourth year in a row. The pageant's Master of Ceremonies was Mrs. Geralyn Watson who is former Mrs. New Jersey America 2003 and was third runner-up at the Mrs. America Pageant. Mrs. Watson is currently the New Jersey State Director for the Mrs. New Jersey America Pageant and Mrs. Pennsylvania America Pageant, a preliminary to the nationally televised Mrs. America TV special. Mrs. Watson has been a music educator for over 20 years and currently owns her own music studio in West Deptford. MISS MOUNT EPHRAIM & MISS NEW JERSEY SUPER TEEN - Miss Mount Ephraim 2008 Michelle Stevenson eagerly agreed to have her photo taken with Miss New Jersey Super Teen and the previous Miss New Jersey...
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By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 13, 2008 - For the last few years, a group has fought to have wounded servicemembers recognized with a Silver Star banner for servicemembers wounded in combat, much like a Blue Star banner displayed by those with a loved one deployed on the front lines. Now, Silver Star Families of America has extended its program to honor the medics who treat those wounded on the battlefield with a certificate of appreciation. "This is a new program for us, but we believe that it is in keeping with our mission to remember and honor our wounded," said Janie Orman, the organization's president. "Those who place their lives on the line to make sure our wounded come home should be thanked, and this is a good start." To qualify for the certificate, the medic must have been involved in the actual treatment...
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http://blog.nj.com/southjerseylife Bridging the generation gap and giving a gift of health...Members, families and friends of CFAC participated in a clean up project recently thru the Mantua Township Clean Communities program. The monies raised will go to purchase a Wii for the Manor Care residents in West Deptford. This project does not simply stop there. The plan is to have a steady rotation of youth volunteers who will go to the Manor on designated Sundays and join in the fun.
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GREGG Edith Evelyn “Granny” On June 13, 2008. (nee Williams) Age 76. Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of the late William Gregg, Sr. Devoted mother of Loretta Wawers-Kennedy of Westville and Beverly Miller of Medford, OR. Beloved grandmother of Michael and Cassandra Kaighn, Deborah Strong, Nathanael Strong, Sarah Mack, and Zachary Mack and great-grandmother of 18. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her visitation on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Services will begin at 8 pm in the funeral home. Cremation is private at the request of the family. The family requests memorial donations in Edith’s memory to the American Cancer Society: 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Please write Edith E. Gregg in memo of check. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website...
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http://www.whig.com Together, they were fishing the lake at Moorman Park early Thursday evening, pushed off the Mississippi River by the flooding waters but nevertheless finding a way to keep their family tradition alive. Once a week, during the summer months, the Murphys plan a father-son fishing day. It was a tradition John and John Jr. started about 30 years ago when it seemed little league baseball, work and other activities were keeping them apart. It hasn't always worked. When John Jr. was first out of college and working two jobs to build up savings to buy a home, days off were rare. So they penciled in their fishing trips whenever possible. read more Related: Hunting and Fishing
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http://www.nj.com/news/gloucester/ The death appears to be accidental, said Bernie Weisenfeld, spokesman for the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. The child's mother was home at the time and told police she last saw her son on the first floor of their home moments before he was found in the pool. read more
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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2008 - Tomorrow the United States observes National Flag Day, an annual tribute to the American flag, the ideals it stands for and the sacrifices made to preserve them. President and Nancy Reagan file by the flag-draped caskets of victims of the April 18, 1983, bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon in an April 23, 1983 file photo. Photo courtesy Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. President Woodrow Wilson recognized during his first Flag Day address in 1915 that the freedoms the U.S. flag stands for weren't and never would be free. "The lines of red are lines of blood, nobly and unselfishly shed by men who loved the liberty of their fellowship more than they loved their own lives and fortunes," he said. "God forbid that we should have to use the blood of America to freshen the color...
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http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots The Carbonnear Compass has a special section so that Newfoundlanders can congratulate Red wings forward "Danny" Cleary, the pride of Harbour Grace. Clearymania's swept Newfoundland, as the Compass's Bill Westcott notes: June 12, Carbonnear Compass: "Go Danny Go! Go Danny go! is the refrain heard far and wide, particularly in the Riverhead area of Harbour Grace. Even the other Danny rode on Cleary's wheel of fortune train - going so far as to visit Harbour Grace last week to watch game 5 on the large TV in the stadium lounge. Read more
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Written November 1978 By Jessie Elizabeth Hardiman Tucker, Mother of Mazie E. Cleary, grandmother of Dolores (nee Cleary) Raube, George F. Cleary Jr., and Bill Cleary I was born in Philadelphia, Pa at 505 Vine Street, one of seven children. They were: Michael, Mary, Jessie, twins, Frank (died age 2) and Helen (died age 6) both are buried in Old Saint Marys cemetery, Gloucester City NJ; second Helen died during flu epidemic (year?) and Joseph died July 1977. All have passed away but me. Born in the year 1890, I will soon be 89 years old on January 2, 1979. I went to school at Lawrence and Race Street Philadelphia, Catholic School, until I was 13 years old, and then went to work in a candy factory. You could eat all the candy you wanted but couldn't take any home with you. It was piecework, my first pay was 70...
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SWEET Richard-On June 11, 2008. Age 66. Of Camden. Formerly of Glen Gardner and Newark. Survived by his friends at Abigail House in Camden. Graveside Burial will be private at Land of Canaan Cemetery, Elk Township. There will be no viewing and no visitation. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Richard Sweet. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142
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Here is your laugh for the day!!!! I was walking past the mental hospital the other day and all the patients were shouting, "13 . . . . 13 . . . . 13." . . . The fence was too high to see over but I saw a little gap in the planks, so I looked through it to see what was going on. Some jerk poked me in the eye with a stick! Then they all started shouting "14 . . . . 14 . . . . 14" . . . Related: More Chuckles
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TRENTON - New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Chairman Robert A. Briant, Sr. today announced the sale of more than $25.1 million in refunding bonds to refinance 19 environmental protection projects. Municipal, county, utilities authorities and private water utilities will save $1.96 million in finance charges on their infrastructure loans. "This sale marks the 13th time the Trust has sold bonds to refinance infrastructure projects in New Jersey," Chairman Briant said. "With this sale, 19 borrowers will realize a substantial savings that will help keep costs down for taxpayers and ratepayers. Our low-interest loans have funded 680 projects in New Jersey, totaling more than $4.3 billion. These projects provide new or upgraded drinking water and wastewater treatment and conveyance pipes, open space preservation, stormwater controls and brownfield clean ups." The following lists the municipalities that will benefit from the refunding: City of Cape May desalination equipment, Total Loan Amt: $1,365,000, Savings:...
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An interesting TIP was received Friday, June 13 regarding Gloucester City Clerk/Administrator Paul Kain. The source said Kain was upset with City Councilman Nick Marchese, Finance Committee Chairman. And he wants the Mayor to replace the chairman with someone else on council. I spoke to Mayor James about the remarks he said Councilman Marchese will remain as Finance Chairman. He added that the City is in the midst of contract negotiations with Kain. “There are times when things become heated and that is to be expected.” I spoke to Mayor James on Friday about the correspondence and he said Councilman Marchese will remain as Finance Chairman. He added that the City is in the midst of contract negotiations with Kain. “There are times when things become heated and that is to be expected.” Kain has been working without a contract since December 2006. He was appointed to the position of...
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Media Release Ewing, NJ----The College of New Jersey’s senior women’s lacrosse player, Karen Doane (Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan) added an additional honor to her extensive list of accomplishments. On Thursday, she was named to the 2007-2008 ESPN The Magazine At-Large Academic All-America College Division Third team for her accomplishments in the classroom and on the playing field. Doane, a marketing major at TCNJ with a 3.39 GPA, becomes the 50th student-athlete in the history of the College to earn Academic All-America honors. 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. She caps her career having earned four All-America citations on the playing field...
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Hi Mr. Sea. You know by now it shouldn't shock me as to how heartless people really are. Last week I came out my door and I saw my neighbor across the street looking at her car; she was saying something to my other neighbor. Then I saw a cat lying under her car. She said to me, “someone just threw the cat out of the car in front of your house”. I thought I misunderstood her. She repeated it again, “somebody pulled up to your house and opened the car window and threw the cat out the window and took off.” I checked the cat out and he was ok, no injuries. We tried to find the car but we couldn’t. We called the police and the cop who answered the call in my opinion was very rude. Like I was bothering him. I was told there is a...
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http://www.danielpipes.org In a declassified National Intelligence Estimate, Iran: Nuclear Intentions and Capabilities, the U.S. intelligence agencies announced last December, "We judge with high confidence that in fall 2003, Tehran halted its nuclear weapons program." This highly controversial conclusion encouraged the Iranian leadership to dismiss the possibility of an American attack, permitting Tehran to stake out an increasingly bellicose position and rendering further negotiations predictably futile. read more
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American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 12, 2008 - President Bush issued a proclamation urging Americans to observe National Flag Week and Flag Day on June 14, and to recognize the sacrifices U.S. servicemembers have made through U.S. history to protect the freedoms for which the flag stands. The proclamation reads, in part: "Since the first days of our Republic, Americans have flown the flag to show their pride and appreciation for the freedoms they enjoy in this great nation. Every day, Americans pledge their allegiance to the flag of the United States, and our troops carry it before them as they defend the liberties for which it stands. "On Flag Day and during National Flag Week, we remember those in uniform whose courage and sacrifice inspire us here at home. We also remember the rich history of one of our oldest national symbols and reflect on our duty to...
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Media Release June 12 DALLAS, TX----The College of New Jersey athletic department finished in third place in the race for the 2007-2008 U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup. The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) released the final standings for the United States Sports Academy Directors’ Cup race for Division III for the academic year. The winners were honored at the Directors’ Cup Awards Luncheon sponsored by Collegiate Images in conjunction with the 43rd annual NACDA Convention in Dallas. It was a three-peat in the U. S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup, as the same institutions in Division I, II and III, and also the NAIA took home at least their third consecutive Directors’ Cup. FINAL DIVISION III STANDINGS Place School (State) Points 1. Williams College (MA) 1120.25 2. Washington University (MO) 899.00 3. The College of New Jersey (NJ) 825.25 4. Amherst College (MA) 815.00 5. Middlebury College (VT)...
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Shaw-Paulin Post 241 American Legion of Glassboro has chosen two delegates from Glassboro High School to attend the 2008 New Jersey Boys State program. The event will be held at Rider University, Lawrenceville, from June 15-20. Glassboro Lions Club is a co-sponsor. Delegates are Glen V. Chew Jr., right, and Courtney J. Gadson, left, both students at Glassboro High School and members of the National Honor Society. The American Legion Boys State is a week-long educational program for outstanding high school juniors from across the state. More than 900 students will attend and participate in music and sports as well as receive training in the democratic government process and enhance character development.
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GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan University diver Bryan Carlisle was selected to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA)/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Team. Carlisle advanced to the national ballot after being named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District II first team. To be nominated for the Academic All-America program, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore with a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA) and a starter or significant reserve. The District II College Division consists of all non-NCAA Division I colleges and universities in New Jersey , Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Carlisle (jr. Somers Point, NJ/Mainland Reg.) is majoring in advertising and has a 3.649 GPA. This season, he earned All-America honors at the 2008 NCAA Division III Championships in the one meter and three meter diving. Carlisle was third in the one-meter with 451.20 points and fifth...
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I received the following letter in today’s mail (Wednesday) about sex offenders living in our city who are residing close to some schools and play grounds. The letter begins, Bill, I'm sure you'll agree long gone are the days of this tight knit community in which everyone knew each other and we all looked out for one another. So sad. During a recent search of http://familywatchdog.us/ I noted that Gloucester City houses quite a number of registered sex offenders, ten to be exact. This website, along with the information it offers, is little known to our residents. I was SHOCKED to find just how many offenders are in town, let alone IN THE AREA OF SCHOOLS with one even LIVING NEXT TO A PARK AND A SCHOOL BUS STOP! This monster is a Tier II - Moderate Risk of re-offense and HE LIVES NEXT TO A PLAYGROUND AND A BUS...
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American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 10, 2008 - U.S. and Afghan troops used mortar fire yesterday to defeat insurgents who fired upon a forward operating base in Afghanistan's Zabul province, military officials said. A group of insurgents attacked the base with small-arms and mortar fire. Afghan and coalition forces responded to the attack with mortar fire. One insurgent was killed in the exchange, which occurred near the province's Deh Chopan district. No civilians, Afghan security forces or coalition forces were injured. The base incurred minor damage. In other news from Afghanistan, several militants were killed and one was detained by coalition forces during a counterinsurgency operation in Helmand province June 8, military officials said. Coalition forces searched compounds in Kajaki district for the second time in four days, targeting a Taliban leader linked to public executions of Afghan National Police officers. Coalition forces identified a group of armed militants...
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An old Italian lived alone in New Jersey. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament: Dear Vincent, I am feeling pretty sad, because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days. Love, Papa A few days later he received a letter from his son. Dear Pop, Don't dig up that garden. That's where the bodies are buried. Love, Vinnie At 4 a.m. the next morning, FBI agents...
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On June 8, 2008, of Bellmawr. Age 84. Beloved husband of 60 years to Anna (nee Talecka). Devoted father of Marie Needham (Larry), TheresaDougherty (Dan) and Julia Shallcross (Dale). Loving grandfather of Larry, Jr., Michele Needham (Matt DiLissio), Christina Needham, Daniel Dougherty, III (Chrissy), Erica and Melissa Shallcross. Great-grandfather of Zoey Dougherty. Dear brother of Antoinette Lacatena (Frank), Michael Veneziani (Antoinette) and the late Jake Veneziani. Brother-in-law of Sandy Veneziani. Dominick was a Navy vet of WWII. He was a member of Pipefitters Union Local #322. There will be a viewing from 8:30 to 10:30am Thursday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR. Funeral Mass 11am at Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Dominick's memory to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to...
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Gloucester City will be holding its annual Independence Day Parade on July 3rd. More info will follow in the coming weeks. We are looking to have past Mayors and Council Members participate in the parade. If anyone can provide names and contact information for these persons please contact Kathy Jentsch at 856-456-0205 ext.202. Source http://www.cityofgloucester.org
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Commencement exercises for the Alice Costello School Class of 2008 were held on Monday evening, June 9, 2008 at the Alice Costello School. Graduation diplomas were presented to 34 students. This year the students chose the theme "Don't Stop Believing" for the commencement exercises. Highlighting the evening was the presentation of awards to outstanding graduates. The Post #72 American Legion Scholarship Awards were presented to JOHNATHAN RIGHTER and MEGHAN RYAN. MEGHAN and JOHNATHAN also received the PTA Outstanding Scholarship Awards. The PTA Anna Pantella Most Improved Student award was presented to HALEY CHAMPION . SHANE HUSSEY received the St. Maurice Parish GIFTED GIVER Award, MICHELLE BELTRAN received the Elizabeth Voll award. The Matthew Kuhn Science award was presented to DAVID CHORZELEWSKI, MEGHAN RYAN was the recipient of the George Gallimore Award and ANDREW GILLEN received the Carmen Palmiero Award. The Brooklawn Education Association Courtesy Award was presented to RYAN SWANK...
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JUNE 10, 2008 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL - 313 MONMOUTH STREET GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY 08030 Agenda 1. Call Meeting to Order (John P. Schmidt) 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call: (Denise Rosenberg – Sec./Coordinator, John Schmidt- City Liaison, Joe Hartzel and new members) 4. Visitors: (Maureen Kaplow – Save the Animals Foundation, Adrienne Christaos – Camden Co. Animal Shelter, Paula Dean – Animal Welfare Assoc. / Save the Animals Foundation.) 5. City Liaison Report: John P. Schmidt 6. Secretary’s Report: Denise Rosenberg 7. Old Business: May TNR, TV19 8. New Business: Budget, Gloucester City Spay Day – June 18th at Public Works Department, July TNR, Animal Shelter Payment, FUNDRAISING, 9. Communications: C01.) June Update to Gloucester City C02.) Fundraising 10. Public Comment Period: The GCFFC has approved the following rules governing the procedures of the Public Comment Period: Any citizen or taxpayer wishing to address the Committee may...
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A celebration this June marks the 100th four- year graduation of Gloucester City High School. It will be marked with events and the sharing of unbelievable memorabilia from the past 100 years. Anyone who has been part of that history, or who has family or friends who have been part of that history, will not want to miss out on the celebration. Formal education began in Gloucester City the late 1700s, with the opening of a one-room log school on the edge of town. Attendance to school became compulsory in 1874, but there still was no high school. Children left school as soon as possible to go to work. Gloucester City became one of the first cities in New Jersey to provide an evening school for adults. In 1875, adults could continue or begin their education by attending school four nights each week. In 1907, 28 students were enrolled in...
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By Sara Martino NEWS Correspondent "Is there any way to accelerate the stream bank project," Brooklawn Councilman Gerald Granstrom asked during the May meeting. Borough Engineer Chuck Riebel Jr. said the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) expected everything to be in order and to start the improvements within three months. "After all is in order then the project would have to go out to bid for three months, taking the project up to winter time," he said. Plans for the project started in 1999, and borough officials have continually tried to push the DEP for their approvals. When completed, the river banks should be stabilized, flooding may be curtailed and much of the debris would not be collecting along the banks. Granstrom and the governing body have been concerned about health issues regarding the kind of debris that washes up. Syringes and other hospital waste have been found along...
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Related:TIPS AND SNIPPETS *Brooklawn-A resident wrote in that he has heard of several burglaries recently in the community. And from what he was told the suspect was caught earlier today. Also last Friday I have been told the Brooklawn Police brought in the Prosecutors office to investigate a stabbing on Bergen St. *Gloucester City-A resident wrote me earlier today that a thief stole a late model car from Cook's Auto Body on Charles Street. Also taken from the business was a 55 gallon drum of copper wire. Staying in Gloucester City, brother George wrote me about an AOL Real Estate report that he read listing 38 homes in the City in foreclosure. See link http://realestate.aol.com/srp.jsp?cpage_HL=1&loc=Gloucester+City%2CNJ&st1=0&st3=0&st6=0&st5=0&st4=1&pt2=1&p=0&st2=0&pt1=1&pt3=0&m=Find+Listings&t=1 Another Consumer Food Alert this one involving chicken….. June 9th Gourmet Foods, Inc., a Rancho Dominquez, Calif., firm, is recalling approximately 130 pounds of various ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,...
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DELL, Mark Allen, 51, of East Greenwich Twp. NJ; suddenly in his sleep at home on June 8, 2008. Mark was a 1976 graduate of Woodbury High. He attended college in West Virginia prior to becoming employed with Mobil Oil in Paulsboro, NJ. Mark received his insurance certification from the South Jersey Professional School of Business. He worked in the refinery industry for thirty years and was most recently employed as a project manager with Sunoco Oil in Westville, NJ. Mark was on the Board of Directors of the Fort Billings Credit Union and was recently honored for 21 years of distinguished service. He was a high school athlete and enjoyed football. In later years he became an avid cyclist and enjoyed extensive travel with his family. He especially loved time spent at the beach. Mark will be remembered for his superior work ethic, generous spirit and wonderful sense of...
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LEISE, CONRAD W. On June 7, 2008, of Turnersville, formerly of Collingswood, NJ. Age 79 yrs. Beloved husband of the late Diane (nee Carson). Loving father of JonathonC. Leise (Deborah) of W. Deptford, Cynthia Bottino of Turnersville, and Mark C. Leise (Jeanne) of Voorhees. Devoted grandfather of Jenna, Cerissa, Jael, Jonathon, Jr., Jacob, Daniel, Diana, Michael, Matthew, Megan and Rachel and great grandfather of Carson, Noah, Landon and Samantha. Dear brother of Rose Brill. Mr. Leise was the owner operator of Leise's Bakery located in Woodlynne for over 40 years. In his youth he was voted a Brooks Lineman of the Year, was a member of the All Time All South Jersey Football Team, and was inducted into the Collingswood High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the Collingswood High Old Grads and had proudly served his country in the US Army. Relatives and friends...
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GIANDREA, MICHAEL R. Suddenly on June 5, 2008, Michael, age 34, of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Washington Township. Michael was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School and an avid fan of the Eagles and Phillies. Michael was a Shift Supervisor at the Stratosphere Casino in Las Vegas where he has lived for the past 12 years. He is the beloved son of Vera (nee Marcello) of Berlin and Richard J. (Marianne) of Audubon; the devoted brother of Richard C. (Diane) of Audubon; the loving uncle of Gabrielle and Richie; the dear nephew of Chuck Marcello, Doris (James) Porter, Marlene (William) Holder and his godfather,Joey Giandrea. He is also lovingly survived by several cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday morning from 8:00 - 11:00 AM at the HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 9 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights. His Mass of Christian Burial will...
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