NEWS, SPORTS, COMMENTARY, POLITICS for Gloucester City and the Surrounding Areas of South Jersey and Philadelphia
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The Trinity United Methodist Church at Eighth and Division Streets in Gloucester City has announced the appointment of its new pastor, the Rev. Dr. Richard G. Leaver. Dr. Leaver is a Gloucester resident who at one time was employed as a supervisor at the John-Jeffrey Corporation on Charles Street. He left there in the mid 80s to pursue his long-time call to ordained ministry by attending Easter Baptist Theological Seminary (EBTS) in Wynnewood, PA. In his second year of seminary, Dr. Leaver pastored the former Second UMC here and the First UMC in National Park. After the former First UMC...
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Katherine "Kay" Ferry, (nee McKernan) lost her two year courageous battle with cancer Thursday, July 31, 2008. A resident of Gloucester City, she was 62 years of age. Kay, photo, was born in Kingston, PA and attended Sacred Heart Grammar School in South Camden. She was a graduate of Camden High School class of 1965. Kay was a faithful and devoted parishioner of St. Mary's R.C. Church in Gloucester City. Kay was a member of the Gloucester City Democrat Club. She was the secretary of (the former) Ferry Fence Company of Gloucester City until 2006. Kay loved her family and...
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Link: Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/31/2008. South Jersey's feline darling would be better called Prince Chunky, according to a veterinarian who examined the 44-pound stray this morning on Live with Regis and Kelly. But the modified title is unlikely to take hold now that shelter officials know Princess Chunky's real name is Powder, as 'foster mother' and Camden County Animal Shelter volunteer Deborah Wright of Sicklerville told the show's hosts. Shelter officials received a call from the owner, a senior citizen who lost her home to foreclosure and is now staying with friends.
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Link: courierpostonline.com SCULL, MARK D. On July 26, 2008, of Bellmawr. Age 85. Beloved husband of the late Bertha B. (nee Birr). Loving father of Harold L. Scull and his wife Suzanne and Beth A. Jordan and her husband John. Devoted Grandfather of Cynthia L. Widmaier (Robert), Dana M. Scull, Caitlin E. Jordan and Great Grandfather of Devin Widmaier. Mr. Scull proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He retired from New Jersey Bell after over 40 years of service. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Monday morning from 9:30 to 11 am...
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Link: NJ.com. Hilda "Till" McColligan on July 27, 2008, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. McColligan and loving mother of James (Jeanette), Sue Davis (Stan), Judy Greenwood (James), Mary Legge and Edward (Sandy). She is also survived by her 16 dear grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Friday morning from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 POWELL ST., GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. Mrs. McColligan’s funeral service will be held 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Eglington...
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The NJ Government Records Council, (GRC) has sent a letter to Gloucester City Administrator Paul Kain asking him to participate in mediation procedure with the publisher of the Gloucester City News, Albert Countryman. The NEWS had made an OPRA request to the City Administrator asking for a copy of the E-mail sent by him to Councilman Nick Marchese. Kain who is the Custodian of Records refused the request. Mediation is the next step in the procedure. Kain doesn't have to participate. If he chooses not to than the GRC will proceed to rule on the matter without his input. Kain...
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Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. The Bon Festival, honoring the spirits of ancestors, has been observed in Japan since the 7th century. The Bon Festival is a Buddhist festival held in midsummer when the Japanese people welcome and entertain their ancestor's spirits who are believed to have returned home. It was originally held from the 13th to the 15th of the month in the lunar calender but today it is generally celebrated from the 13th to the 15th of August. Among the traditional preparations for the ancestors' return are the cleaning of their tombstones and pathways from their graves...
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Link: - NJ.com. BERGENFIELD -- Just like so many of their home runs, there was no doubt about this one. Powered by 17 hits, including four home runs, Bordentown rolled to the state championship by defeating Pe quannock 14-3 in the title game last night at Hickey Memorial Field. In addition to the offensive onslaught, Zack Gakeler's pitching was lights-out as the confi dent lefty scattered four hits while striking out six and walking two in the game halted after four innings due to the 10-run rule.
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WENICK Dale On July 23, 2008. Age 56. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Haddon Heights and Philadelphia, PA. Loving and devoted husband of Christine Wenick. Beloved friend of Steven Wentzel of Gloucester City. Dale was born in Philadelphia, PA and lived in Philadelphia before moving to Haddon Heights. He moved to Gloucester City recently. Dale had a real passion for Computers. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his graveside service on Friday 12:30 pm at Crescent Burial Park, Pennsauken. There will be no services at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through...
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Link: CourierPostOnline.com | Courier-Post. Other games Elsewhere, Brooklawn Post 72, was knocked out of the District Tournament on Monday loosing to Flemington Post 139 by a score of 9-2 at Teener Field in Union. Brooklawn's other lost was against Union Catholic on Monday, by the same score 9-2. With a 24-0 regular season record, some had picked this year's Brooklawn team to win it all. Haddon Heights remained unbeaten in District 8 play in Wildwood when it handed Southern Cape its first loss 9-0 in a late Monday contest. Tyler Smith hurled a five-hitter over the eight innings he worked....
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RENSHAW Louis G. On July 27, 2008. Age 70. Of Millville. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 49 years to Ethel Renshaw (nee Mears). Beloved father of Jason and Jeff Renshaw. Loving grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Chalie and Abraham Renshaw. Devoted uncle of Kevin Renshaw. Louis was born and raised in Gloucester City. Louis proudly served our country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, Louis was self-employed as a contractor. He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed wildlife. Known as "Buckshot" aka “Worldwide”, Louis enjoyed the time he spent conversing on his...
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By Bill Cleary A four year legal battle between the City of Gloucester City and former Mayor Robert Gorman has concluded. Mayor and City Council were informed at the July 17th caucus meeting that a decision ruling against Gorman was decided by the NJ Government Records Council (GRC) at their June meeting. The documents involve with the case number 100 pages or more. As for the cost to taxpayers in legal fees over the four year period it is not known. Frank Robertson, Gloucester City Financial Officer said on Monday (July 28th ), “it would take a long time to...
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At the recent final combined Zone meeting for Lions of District 16C, Region 2, Bellmawr Lions Club presented activities and the Region Chairperson's Appreciation Award was presented to club president David Duncan and Secretary Theresa String by Min Elders, region chairperson. Pictured, from left are Zone Chairperson 2 Bob Kleinot, President David Duncan, Gerry Downing, Chuck Sauter, Steve Sauter, Barbara Duncan, John Bollinger, Secretary Theresa String, Regina Pointkowski, Charles Kennedy and Region Chairperson Min Elders. Missing from the photo are Gloria Rowan and Jim Tomasello.
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By John P. Schmidt NEWS Correspondent The Gloucester City Planning and Zoning Board denied a request from the Knights of Columbus Epiphany Council #3485 for a D and Use Variance for 1610 Market St. during last week's meeting. Epiphany Council #3485 is currently located in an old convent at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in the Fairview section of Camden. Epiphany Grand Knight Joseph Viggiano explained to the Board that as a result of parishes merging in the Diocese of Camden, the Council had to find a new meeting place. The property which the Council is buying from...
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By Air Force Lt. Col. Lloyd J. Goodrow Special to American Forces Press Service HAYFORK, Calif., July 29, 2008 - California National Guard's Task Force Pick came to the rescue when wildfires in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest here threatened the nation's tallest Ponderosa pine tree. Ponderosa pines are plentiful in the forests of the western United States and are among the most widely distributed pines in North America. They have an average height of 180 feet, and they usually can live for 300 to 600 years. When the team of about 20 Guard firefighters reached the pine's location, a few...
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Link: DefenseLink News Article. By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service OMAHA, Neb., July 29, 2008 – About 500 disabled veterans, including recently wounded warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan, are entering their final day of competition here today at the 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. The event is the world’s largest annual wheelchair sports competition. It brings together veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations or other mobility or neurological conditions to compete in 17 different events. Veterans Affairs Secretary James B. Peake, who opened the competition July 25, called it a big part of the veterans’ rehabilitation and said the...
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Photos by Bill Bates TREE LANDS ON TOP OF HOUSE / POWER LINES - The recent hail storm over the weekend sent a large tree crashing threw the home on the 300 block of Lowell Avenue, just off Bell Road. Power was disrupted for a short while before it was restored. Mount Ephraim Police and Fire Department's were summonsed to the scene where no injuries were reported. Units stayed on location until PSE&G arrived to secure the power and worker's from the Department of Public Works could remove part of the tree that was blocking the roadway. HAIL BALLS -...
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Floating docks for schooner, charter boat, major upgrades for Freedom Pier, the former Coast Guard pier Bellmawr Resident Addresses Council about motorists speeding, ignoring stop signs Mayor James announces new policies so the City can save on energy costs Brooklawn Council honors retiring Patrolman Raymond A. McIntyre Early Morning Fire Damages Gloucester City homes on Powell Street
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Gloucester City lost one of its proudest adopted sons on June 29, 2008. Frank Banas, former high school teacher and football coach has passed away. If you were lucky enough to have been a student or player of his, you have got to be a better person for that relationship. Frank loved the City of Gloucester, the High School and the thousands of students and players that he befriended. Frank was a throwback, a meat and potatoes kind of guy, who you loved immediately and he retuned the favor. There was no bravado in Frank, he was solid, honest, sincere...
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Link: NJ.com. Augustus L. "Gus" Wilson Augustus "Gus" L. Wilson, of National Park, NJ, passed away on July 24, 2008; Aged 54 years. Gus was a caring, giving man who was a wonderful listener. He was a true people person and enjoyed reading, swimming and tending to his garden. Born in Camden, NJ, Gus was a longtime resident of National Park and was very active in St. Matthew’s RC Church. He taught CCD classes and was active in the annual carnival for the church. He was also an officer for the Knights of Columbus Council of St. Matthews RC Church....
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Link: Mark Matthews' Blog Development: In the article, Gallub says buildings will start going up in Bellmawr by the end of the year and the project was progressing nicely. Also from the Inquirer article: "The first phase in Bellmawr, along Big Timber Creek, is expected to be completed in 2010. Gallub said it would include 600,000 square feet of retail and commercial space - a large retailer, a multiplex cinema, four hotels, four restaurants, and a regional visitors center". Updated site plans: A few months back, the development website http://www.bellmawrwaterfront.com/ updated their website to include new images of the project...
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By Bill Cleary The City of Gloucester City is one of seven communities in the immediate area to receive extraordinary aid from the New Jersey State Property Relief Act. The City received $300,000. The state notified the city earlier this month. This year’s 2008-2009 proposed budget totals $16,439,000 or $613,313 more than last year's budget of $15,825,687. Under the proposed plan introduced in April the local purpose tax was to increase by 41 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. At that time taxes were to rise to $287 on an average home assessed at $70,000. According to the advertised...
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Link: DefenseLink News Article American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 27, 2008 – Coalition forces killed several militants and detained others during an operation in Kapisa and Paktia provinces over the past two days. In Paktia province’s Zadran District yesterday, coalition forces searched several compounds targeting a Haqqani Network Taliban militant known to conduct operations against the Afghan government and coalition forces. Multiple armed militants engaged the force from a fortified fighting position. It had been prepared and camouflaged near the compounds. Coalition forces responded with small-arms fire, killing the militants. In Kapisa province July 25, coalition forces killed a...
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Link: Buckmasters By Brian Milinski -- I was hunting on some family land in Leon County, Texas, with anticipation of taking a buck. However, I never thought that on Halloween I would receive a "treat" as big as this one. A week before the harvest, we found some promising scrapes and hung our stands in high traffic areas near bedding and feeding areas. On the day of the hunt, the morning was slow though the bucks had just begun to chase does in the area that week. My hunting partner radioed me to let me know he had seen a...
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Link: Mark Matthews' Blog: I've lived in Bellmawr my entire life, and I've never seen anything like this happen here before. Around 2:30pm a powerful storm came rolling through, and for several long minutes hail the size of nickels came down. I grabbed a small handheld camcorder (HD) and captured some video from my kitchen window as it came down on the back deck. At the end, I also grabbed a min of video of the front of the house as the hail could be seen very clearly on the dark mulch beds.
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District Tournament - Teener Field Union, New Jersey July 26 - July 30, 2008 Saturday, July 26, 2008 4:00PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Brooklawn 2008 0 0 3 0 2 2 0 2 1 10 18 2 Park Ridge 153 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 3
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Link: MarketBeat Just as the equity market has turned it around in the last several days, the dollar is rising from the ashes as well. Those who have witnessed the dollar’s previous attempts at a rally have reason to be skeptical, but there are a few factors moving in the greenback’s favor now that were not just a few months ago. For one, the price of oil has pulled back significantly, as crude lately traded at $127.07. Whether the pullback in oil is helping the dollar, or vice-versa, is a bit of a chicken-and-egg semantic argument; some credited the dollar’s...
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Link: Press of Atlantic City Striped bass have not left the area. Dave Showell, a fishing guide and owner of Absecon Bay Sportsman Center, caught them on Thursday inside Absecon Inlet. According to Ray Slemmer at Absecon Bay S.C., Showell took a husband and wife out on a charter and had five keepers and 30 throwbacks. Showell was fishing in the usual spots at Mankiller, Little Panama and ICW 138. He started them out using live spot, which had been the hot way to fish off Absecon and behind Brigantine, but snagged some adult bunker and used them to catch...
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By Stephen N. Roche The RXD Pharmacy at 525 Monmouth St. closed for good on Tuesday, July 22, according to pharmacist and store manager Al Zeises, interviewed by the News on July 16. The store was across the street from the Comcast office left vacant when it moved to Audubon this past spring, as soon as Comcast's contract with Gloucester City expired. Zeises was in his 21st year at the pharmacy, which he said opened several years before he arrived there, replacing the old Quality Drug store at the site. RXD will also close three stores in Camden, ending its...
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Link: Cape Atlantic Outdoors : July 22, 2008 There’s no shortage of fish in this area, and many anglers can attest to that. Robin Scott, of Ray Scott’s Dock in Margate, said the back bay in her area is stocked with fish. Scott and crew are currently celebrating 50 years and she reported that she hasn’t seen so many fish in all her years as she has this season. “I don’t recall a better season,” Scott said. “There is no shortage of flounder, and there is no reason the season should be shortened or extending of the limit size should...
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Are the Dog Days of Summer getting you down? Stare at the photo for a moment or two, you can actually feel a chill coming off the ice flow. Brrr!!!! FEBRUARY 2007-With the temperature change in recent days the ice on the Delaware River is breaking-up. Friday's forecast calls for a mostly sunny day with a high of 39 degrees. Saturday will be sunny with a high of 40 and a low of 25. Sunday there is a chancge of rain. The photo was taken from the pier at Proprietors Park, Gloucester City, NJ looking north towards the Walt Whitman...
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Gloucester City PBA #40 and FMBA #51 would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous contributions and/or their time for the recent Flag Football Game held to benefit the Gloucester City Little League. They include: GLOUCESTER CITY LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDERS CHOICE www.fielderschoicenj.com BOWIE JOHNSON AND GLOUCESTER CITY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT GREGG “BIG DADDY” CONKLIN FORT NASSAU PRINTING APRIL ROBIN FLORIST (BARRINGTON) COOPER MONUMENT COMPANY CHARLES PIKE CONSTRUCTION VITALE’S ITALIAN RESTERAUNT MAX’S SEAFOOD ADELPHIA’S BUTCH AND APRIL BERGLUND THE HEALEY FAMILY COMMERCE BANK We would also like to thank everyone who came out to the event, especially Fielder’s Choice who...
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Link: Youthful Rams ready for the fall season - NJ.com. WEST DEPTFORD - The returning players to the Gloucester Catholic High School girls soccer team have plenty of championship experience, after putting together a 20-1-1 state championship season in 2007. So for the West Deptford 7-v-7 Summer League, the young Rams were on their own, as the "veterans" didn't attend the league. Sophomore Korrie Harkins saw varsity time last season, but .........
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Link: Ashley Fox: Why doesn't Rollins get Manuel's rules? | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/25/2008. NEW YORK - Charlie Manuel has two rules. Two. Hustle, and be on time. You don't have to be an MVP or an all-star, a Gold Glove winner or a home-run king. You don't have to put the seat down, or chew with your mouth closed, or say "excuse me" when you spit. All you have to do to be a member in good standing on Manuel's Philadelphia Phillies is hustle and be on time. In about seven weeks, Jimmy Rollins has broken both rules. First,...
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By Bill Cleary Finally after decades of promises there are some positive signs happening at the former Coast Guard Base, King Street and the Delaware River, Gloucester City. The Coast Guard Base was vacated in 1987. And several years later the federal government gave the deed to the City of Gloucester City. And there the base has set for nearly 15 years. Each election some politician running for office would announce a grandiose plan for the site but nothing much came of those promises but more development studies. PHOTO: FLOATING DOCKS ARRIVE.........to enlarge click. This past week however the City...
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Link: South Jersey - NJ.com. CAMDEN -- In support of the National Night Out celebration, the Caring for Camden" "Violence Free, That's For Me" Campaign announces today its second community event scheduled for Aug. 5. The Camden Police Department, in conjunction with Operation CeaseFire, the Philadelphia FBI, the City of Camden and the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, will host this event to reduce violence in the city of Camden.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008 City Hall, 313 MONMOUTH STREET Agenda 1. Call Meeting to Order: 2. Pledge of Allegiance: 3. Roll Call: 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. Cool Cities Initiative - Short informational speech regarding door hangers for the program 6. Resolutions R199 Authorizing Emergency Temporary Budget Appropriations R200 Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Contract with T...
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Link: American Legion. Active-duty troops can enjoy free admission to any American Legion Baseball game at its upcoming Senior State Tournament in Washington state. The event, Aug. 2-6, includes 15 games played among top Legion teams at Heidelberg-Davis Park in Tacoma. The final championship game will be at nearby Cheney Stadium, home of the Seattle Mariners' AAA minor-league team, the Tacoma Rainiers. "We decided to do this as a way to link American Legion Baseball to our troops serving overseas," says Don Hays, the state's chairman for American Legion Baseball. "We wanted to make a stronger connection between our kids,...
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Link: MyCentralJersey.com. An elite runner at Hillsborough High School who last month was named the Courier News Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year died Tuesday night when he was struck by a train, authorities confirmed today. Advertisement Jason Walton, 18, described by one coach as "tremendously focused and so easy to coach it's ridiculous," was killed by a train at 5:48 p.m. Tuesday on the Norfolk Southern tracks about 500 feet west of Beekman Lane, authorities said. Walton was entering his senior year.
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Link: DefenseLink News Article WASHINGTON, July 23, 2008 – Coalition and Afghan forces killed groups of enemy fighters during operations in Afghanistan this week, military officials said. While coalition forces yesterday searched compounds in the Sayed Abad district of Wardak province for a Taliban commander, a cadre of militants inside a barricaded house attacked troops with grenades, machine guns and small-arms fire. Coalition forces fought back using small arms and grenades, and they called in an air strike, killing an unknown number of the enemy fighters, military officials said. Combined forces also came under ambush during a July 21 operation...
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Link: - NJ.com. When Gloucester Catholic High School went looking for a boys basketball coach this summer, it was pretty much a given that the new boss would come from inside the Rams' family. Todd Powers didn't play hoops at Gloucester Catholic, and he didn't even attend the school. But nobody can dispute that he is exactly what the Rams were looking for.
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photo by Bill Looking south towards National Park from Freedom Pier(the old Coast Guard Base) in Gloucester City. Weather forecast for today calls for a high of 88/real feel 96 degrees, mostly cloudy and humid with a strong thunderstorm. Tonight a low of 69. Heavy thunderstorms, rather cloudy warm and humid. There can be flooding in some areas. Information provided by Accu Weather/see five day forecast
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AGENDA Call to Order: Pledge of Allegiance: 3. Roll Call: 4. Sunshine Law: This meeting is being held in conformance 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. Public Comment Period: The Governing Body, in accordance with P.L. 2002, c. 80, have adopted the following guidelines relative to the Public Comment Period (PCP) at Caucus, Worksession, Special and Emergency Meetings of the Mayor and Common Council of Gloucester City: The PCP shall occur...
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Raymond Cooney, age 77, of Gloucester City passed away on July 22. Raymond was born in Philadelphia and was a resident of Gloucester City for over 44 years. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his retirement from PLYGEM, Raymond worked many years for the Gloucester City Board of Education and the Gloucester City Highway Department Streets Division. Ray enjoyed the time he spent coaching football with Billy Flynn and baseball with Mr. Casey. Loving and devoted husband of 54 years to Theresa Mary Cooney (nee Coons). Beloved father of Terry and husband...
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By Paula Carlton NEWS Correspondent If a picture is worth a thousand words, photographs of Gloucester City's veterans are priceless. That is why Mayor William James, his advisory committee, and several of the town's numerous and extraordinarily dedicated veterans of foreign wars are putting out the hue and cry for pictures of the approximately 68 townsmen who gave their lives defending the United States and its allies. Their campaign intends to bring 2 feet by four feet banners with photos and other relevant details for each lost veteran to existing poles along Broadway during the months of May and October,...
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I graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School in 1943. The same year, I received notice that I was drafted in the U.S. Army. Sister sent a letter to the draft board asking that I could graduate before entering the army. As long as I kept up my grades and maintained good averages, I was allowed to graduate. If I failed, I had to report to the draft board. I was able to graduate in June. Sister Maria DeChantal gave me a medal and made me promise to wear it at all times. I taped it to my dog tags....
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RXD Pharmacy On Monmouth Street In Gloucester City Closing Down Trinity United Methodist Church In Gloucester City Appoints New Pastor (the Rev. Dr. Richard G. Leaver). Westville Borough Receives $100,000 in Extraordinary State Aid (this will decrease the amount of the tax increase). World War II Monument Is Missing
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news release Senator Steve Oroho, Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose and Assemblyman Gary Chiusano (R-24, Sussex, Morris, Hunterdon) sent a letter today to Commissioner Lisa Jackson of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection requesting that the Department publicly release its figures on the present bear population in New Jersey. "We are extremely concerned about the growing number of black bear sightings and incidents in rural and suburban New Jersey," Oroho stated. "Human encounters with bears have become more commonplace, especially in the northwestern part of the state, and we want more-effective bear management practices enacted and enforced." "We are disturbed...
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Bill’s Point of View: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." —Margaret Mead... Correction: The Gloucester City School District over the past three months has placed legal notices in the Gloucester City News. However, according to Albert Countryman, Publisher of The NEWS, there have been no advertisements for Help Wanted placed in the paper from the School District over that time period. JEER-We have heard a number of complaints against the Gloucester City Board of Education/School District for not hiring local residents recently for teaching...
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She was Soooooooo Blonde . She thought a quarterback was a refund. She thought General Motors was in the army. She thought Meow Mix was a CD for cats. She thought Boyz II Men was a day care center. At the bottom of an application where it says 'Sign here:' she wrote 'Sagittarius.' She Was Soooooooooooooo Blonde... She took the ruler to bed to see how long she slept. She sent a fax with a stamp on it. Under 'education' on her job application, she put 'Hooked On
Phonics.' She was Sooooooooooooooooo Blonde... She tripped over a cordless phone. She spent...
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