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October 2008

Braves' ground attack a worry for Gloucester Catholic

Link: CourierPostOnline.com | Courier-Post. The Gloucester Catholic Rams (6-0), No. 6 in the Small Schools Top 10, can secure at least a share of the division title with a victory. And with one division game left next week against Highland, another win would give them the outright title.If Williamstown were to win, the Braves would need to defeat Cumberland next week to secure at least a share. That, combined with a victory over Delsea on Thanksgiving, would give them the title outright. And with the playoff cutoff set for next Saturday, there are power points to be earned in hopes... Read more →


Brooklawn NJ: Congratulations to Captain Steve Saymon

Congratulations to Brooklawn Police Sgt. Steve Saymon who was sworn in as Captain of the Boro Police Department at ceremonies held on October 30, 2008 at Boro Hall. Administering the oath of office, Mayor Soubasis. Above: The Captain’s wife Sonia held the Bible as their son’s Adam and Andrew looked on. Right, Andrew and Adam pin the Captain's Bars on their father. Kudos to Adam who recently graduated from Army boot camp. Related articles by Zemanta Category: Brooklawn Boro of Brooklawn website Brooklawn Police Dept. Website Westville and National Park Police Departments Merge Read more →


PENNSYLVANIA’S FALL TURKEY SEASON BEGINS SATURDAY

Image via Wikipedia Link: Pennsylvania Game Commission Release #118-08. HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Game Commission is expecting hunters to encounter a sizeable wild turkey population when they head afield for the opening day of wild turkey season Saturday. And finding birds this fall may be easier than it was last year. “Wild turkey hunting is one of Pennsylvania’s premiere outdoor experiences,” said PGC Executive Director Carl G. Roe. “The satisfaction derived from calling in and taking a game bird that can see you twitch at 50 yards is a fulfillment that veteran hunters never tire of and new turkey hunters... Read more →


Raw Video/Lions over Schalick 32-14; Hans rushes for 323 Yards

Hans had just over 100 yards in the first half as the Lions led 14-0. But the senior broke a 59-yard TD run early in the third quarter and after Schalick responded with a four-yard score by Jon Goldsboro, Hans broke free for a 64-yard gain leading to an Ian Harter TD. clipped from www.youtube.com Read more →


Breaking News: Train Derails in Gloucester City

photos and caption by Bill Cleary A CSX cargo train carrying rolls of paper and food items for businesses in the Bellmawr Industrial Park derailed in Gloucester City today shortly after 12 noon. The accident occurred on Johnson Blvd. near the City’s Little League and Softball fields. According to the engineer the tracks the train is riding on were laid in 1916. “The boxcars today are too large and are carrying much heavier loads. The rails are nearly 100 years old. They were not built for boxcars this size. They should be replaced.” The engineer said no one was injured.... Read more →


Mt. Ephraim Public Schools Upcoming events

NOVEMBER 2nd – Daylight Savings Time Ends 5th – First Marking Period Ends 6th – PTO Burger King Cashola 4-8 pm 6th & 7th - NJEA Convention Schools Closed 10th - B.O.E. Meeting -7:30 Kershaw Media Center 14th – Report Card Day Craft/Snack Sale Mary Bray 18th - PTO Meeting 7:00PM MB Media Center 21st, 24th, 25th - Parent Conferences Grades K-8 -12:30 dismissal – No Lunches Served Pre-School – Schedule unchanged 26th - Thanksgiving Holiday Begins 12:30 Dismissal No lunches served 27th & 28th – SCHOOLS CLOSED HAPPY THANKSGIVING The week of November 17 is American Education Week. November... Read more →


GAME COMMISSION RELEASES LATEST TEST RESULTS OF ALLEGED MOUNTAIN LION ATTACK HARRISBURG

Image via Wikipedia Link: Pennsylvania Game Commission Release #119-08. - In announcing the most recent results of its ongoing investigation into an alleged mountain lion attack on Oct. 9, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced tests conducted on a knife allegedly used by Samuel Fisher, 42, of Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, were positive for human blood. The tests were conducted by East Stroudsburg University in Monroe County. On Oct. 20, the Game Commission announced that tests conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Lab determined that samples collected from multiple sites the scene of the alleged attack tested negative for... Read more →


Mt. Ephraim: Calendar of events for the months of December, January, February and March are as follows:

10/28/08 PRESS RELEASE: December 11th R.W. Kershaw Holiday Concert December 12th Interims Issued December 23rd Early Dismissal – Holiday Vacation Begins December 24th – 31st Schools Closed – Holiday Vacation January 1st & 2nd Schools Closed – Holiday Vacation January 5th Schools Reopen January 19th Schools Closed – Martin Luther King Day January 20th PTO Meeting January 23rd End of 2nd Marking Period January 30th Report Cards Issued February 12th Jump Rope for Heart Event February 13th Schools Closed – Teacher’s In-service February 16th Schools Closed – Presidents’ Day February 17th PTO Meeting February 25th & 26th Kindergarten and PreSchool... Read more →


Gloucester City: STORM DAMAGE

Gloucester City- A 25-foot tree was blown over by the wind and landed in the middle of the block of 800 Chambers Avenue. The 40 to 50 mile wind gusts was also responsible for knocking over a sign at the intersection of Klemm Avenue and RT 130 south at Gormleys ( Haddon Twp border) . October 28, 2008, around 1800 hours by Steven Skipton Photography Related articles by Zemanta Breaking News: Chatham Square Tenant Arrested Again for Terroristic Threats HS Football-Gloucester Catholic over Kingsway 42-35 Glocuester City: Anthony Parisi Jailed for False Public Alarm & Obstruction Read more →


May his memory truly be eternal/Major Ed "Too Tall" Freeman

article submitted by Pete McGlade, Key Largo, Florida Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve– is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. -- Author Unknown We Were Soldiers Once You're an 18 or 19 year old kid. You're critically wounded, and dying in the jungle in the Ia Drang Valley, 11-14-1965. LZ... Read more →


Siena is the Top Choice for the 2008-09 Season

Image via Wikipedia Link: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Edison, NJ - Siena College, which won its third school championship title last season and advanced to the second round of the 2008 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, is the league’s top choice to win the 2008-09 conference title, according to the MAAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Saints, led by fourth-year head coach Fran McCaffery, have several veterans from last year’s NCAA squad to help Siena earn back-to-back league titles. Leading the effort will be a trio of All-MAAC picks – senior guard Kenny Hasbrouck, junior guard/forward Edwin Ubiles and junior... Read more →


Working Dogs, Handlers Share Special Bond

By Susan Huseman Special to American Forces Press Service STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 28, 2008 - A military working dog team here is waiting to find out whether a canine warrior will be awarded the Combat Action Badge. Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Moreno of the 554th Military Police Company puts Brando, a 7-year old German shepherd, through the paces at an obstacle course for military working dogs at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. U.S. Army photo by Brandon Beach (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Army Staff Sgt. Cully Parr, a dog handler with the 554th Military Police Company Military... Read more →


Gloucester City News Headlines for Oct. 30

Presidential Election Tuesday, November 4, Plus Candidates For Local Towns, Including Westville Honoring St. Francis, Church of the Ascension Blesses Animals Trick Or Treat And Curfew Hours for Bellmawr, Brooklawn, Gloucester City, Westville and Mount Ephraim Plus, Halloween Safety Tips From The Gloucester City Police Department Brooklawn Will Form Neighborhood Watch Brooklawn Looking To Change Landlord Rental Application To Conform With Borough Regulations Gloucester City Council, And Police, Address Juvenile Delinquent Behavior. Read more →


Charles B. Hirst, Jr. Age 61. Of Gloucester City. Lifelong Resident of Gloucester City/Vietnam War Veteran

HIRST Charles B. Jr. On October 24, 2008. Age 61. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of Judith A. (nee Schafer). Beloved father of Anthony C. Hirst (Lisa) of Brooklawn, Tara C. Coyle (Robert) of Brooklawn, Nicole S. Daisey (Owen) of Blackwood, Lorine M. Hirst of Gloucester City, Brad C. Hirst (Tammy) of Glenside, PA and Kristen R. Hirst. Cherished grandfather of 10. Dear Brother of Carl C. Hirst, Sr. of Gloucester City. Charles was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his... Read more →


Eleanor Warren Gordon, Age 70, of Boston, Mass. Formerly of Matawan, NJ

GORDON Eleanor Warren On October 24, 2008. Age 70. Of Boston, Massachusetts. Formerly of Matawan, NJ. Loving wife of the late Alan M. Gordon. Beloved mother of Sherry Gordon and Steven Gordon, Esq. Eleanor was born in Providence, RI and attended Pembroke College at Brown University and received her B.S. Degree in Physics from Drew University. Interment with her late husband, Alan in Beth Israel Memorial Park, Woodbridge. Family requests memorial donations in Eleanor's memory to Jewish Family Services of MetroWest: Main Office: 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105, Florham Park, NJ 07932. Please write in memo: Eleanor Warren Gordon. Expressions... Read more →


Hans runs wild in Lions' victory -

Link: - NJ.com..........................See Photo Gallery Gloucester High School running back Zach Hans had 31 carries during Saturday's 32-14 win over Tri-County Conference Classic Division opponent Schalick, amassing 324 yards and three touchdowns. Hans had just over 100 yards in the first half as the Lions led 14-0. But the senior broke a 59-yard TD run early in the third quarter and after Schalick responded with a four-yard score by Jon Goldsboro, Hans broke free for a 64-yard gain leading to an Ian Harter TD. GHS 2008 Homecoming Queen Jessica Lindsay.............See Photo Gallery Related articles by Zemanta Gloucester City High School... Read more →


South Jersey Veteran With PTSD Decides To Help Others

Link: MTV News. From 2003 to 2007, 40,000 returning veterans were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to CNN. Everyone with PTSD experiences the condition differently, and quite often they don't even recognize they have it right away. Bryan Adams, a 24-year-old Army veteran, didn't know he had PTSD when he came home from a year-long tour in Iraq in 2004. Adams settled back in with his family near Camden, New Jersey, and went through his days much like he did before he joined the Army. He enrolled in the local community college, hung out with his friends and... Read more →


Vicious Dog Pack Attack on a Florida Gator

Image by DeusXFlorida via Flickr Perhaps you have seen this; it's been circulating on the Internet. If not, be prepared for a shock. At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty. The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the "apex predator" in it's natural eco-system, can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight-knit social structure and "survival of the fittest pack mentality", bred into the canines over the last several hundreds of years by natural... Read more →


Defense spurs Rams to victory

Link: - NJ.com. The Rams put together their third straight impressive performance on defense during a 28-14 victory over Cumberland Regional on Friday in a Tri-County Royal Division game. For a team that has averaged 42 points per game, Gloucester Catholic is developing into team that can keep teams off the scoreboard, too. Related articles by Zemanta Gloucester Catholic on CNB RAMS ALUMNI ON CNB Read more →


Memories/Growing Up in Gloucester City in the 50's and 60's

By Bill Yeager You asked me about the Gloucester Diner and I have been thinking about it. I will tell you what I remember about the Gloucester Diner and the other places we would hang out back in the day. Photo:Although this is not the Gloucester Diner this is what it looked like in the 1950's There were originally two (2) Gloucester City Diners (I think). The first one was like an old trolley car or railroad car across from the Twin Bar between Market and Powell Streets. Kings Drug store was on Market Street across from the Twin Bar.... Read more →


Chuckles: Calmness in our Lives

I am passing this on to you because it definitely works, and we could all use a little more calmness in our lives. By following simple advice heard on the Dr. Phil show, you too can find inner peace. Dr Phil proclaimed, 'The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started and have never finished.' So, I looked around my house to see all the things I started and hadn't finished, and before leaving the house this morning, I finished off a bottle of White Zinfandel, a bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream, a package... Read more →


Angry farmers take aim at state bear rules (and more)

Link: - NJ.com. The crop circles in Tom Brodhecker's cornfields are no unearthly mystery. They are signs of an increasingly brazen bear population that has been feeding on the crops and livestock of farmers in northwestern New Jersey. Farmers in Sussex and Warren counties say the voracious bears have been in their fields for a decade but are getting worse. And they have increased tensions between farmers and environmental regulators about when and how often property owners can use lethal means -- usually shotguns -- to address the problem. Related articles by Zemanta Financial crisis hits pheasant and partridge shooting... Read more →


Roman Gajzewski - Wasowicz, Age 62. Of West Deptford Township. Employee of C.W. Brown Company in Mount Royal

GAJZEWSKI – WASOWICZ Roman Suddenly, On October 19, 2008. Age 62. Of West Deptford Township. Loving husband of 41 years to Halina Gajzewska – Wasowicz. Beloved father of Ilona Tamous. Roman was born in Poland and lived in West Deptford Township. He worked 23 years at C.W. Brown Company as a factory worker in Mount Royal. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Catholic Rite of Committal and Inurnment on Monday 3 pm at Eglington Cemetery: 320 Kings Highway, Clarksboro, NJ 08020. There will be no visitation. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our... Read more →


Gloucester Catholic & St. Mary's Cross Country News

GO PHILLIES-The Gloucester Catholic and St Marys cross country teams, of Gloucester City NJ, got together recently to run over the Ben Franklin Bridge. Both teams wore their phillies gear. Photo provided by Jack Heath. If you have a photo to share send it to [email protected] RELATED: Gloucester Catholic Cross Country Gloucester Catholic High School Read more →


Gloucester City Council Meeting Agenda, Thursday, October 23, 2008

8 PM Thursday, October 23, 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. Resolutions R275 Resolution of Condolence – Richard Geiser R276 Resolution of Condolence – William Brown R277 Authorizing Refund of Key Deposit for Gloucester City Marina R278 Authorizing an... Read more →


Gloucester City: Mayor and Council Working on Graffiti Problem

Gloucester City Mayor William James released the following statement regarding the ongoing graffiti problem in our community. It reads as follows, “Yes I am outraged and furious over the graffiti in town and mayor and council have been working with the public works department in an identification of location, photographing for documentation and evidential purposes, removal and monitoring. “ Furthermore we do have ordinances and state laws that prohibit this type of destructive behavior and are and have been investigating more aggressive ordinances throughout the state as well as doing legal research on some of our own ideas like the... Read more →


Broadway Redevelopment Committee Picks Up The Pace

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-The Broadway Redevelopment Committee is an ad hoc mayoral committee that has been meeting for the past year to help revitalize the Gloucester City's downtown business district. Members of the committee include: Bob Booth, Albert Countryman, Bill Fisher, Richard Flynn, Mike Hall, Bill Labbree and Dave Stallwood. Thus far, members of the committee have worked with the city to secure 52 ornamental lights that are currently being installed on Broadway. Also, the committee has worked with consultant Mark Lohbauer of the JGSC Group to complete a Business Improvement District Feasibility Study for the downtown area from Powell to... Read more →


Harry Stevens, of Gloucester City, Avid Fisherman, Hunter, loved his Neighbors

STEVENS Harry Suddenly, On October 19, 2008. Age 68. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 46 years to the late Margaret J. “Peg” (Nee Chorzelewski). Devoted father of William C. Stevens (Tamara) of Gloucester City and Timothy R. Stevens (Allison Croge) of Bridgeport. Cherished grandfather of Corey D. Stevens, Melissa H. Stevens and Michael Croge. Dear Brother of Clifford Stevens (Janet) of Delaware and Charles Stevens (Dorothy) of Berlin. Born Vernon Harry Stevens, He was known to all as Harry. He worked for Knox-Gellatin in Camden for over 25 years and then as a Plant Supervisor for AMSPEC in Gloucester... Read more →


Mt. Ephraim Superintendent NJASA Compliance

Mr. Joseph G. Rafferty ,Sr. Mt. Ephraim School District Complying with NJASA's Full Disclosure Initiative Dear Mt. Ephraim School District – October 21, 2008 - New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA) Executive Director Richard G. Bozza, Ed.D announces that Superintendent's/School Administrator's Joseph G. Rafferty Sr. is complying with the NJASA's full disclosure initiative to provide communities with the educational background of school superintendents and school administrators. The NJASA, which represents approximately 1,000 state superintendents and school administrators, initiated the campaign to assure the residents of Mt. Ephraim that their educational leader is qualified to serve as the district's Chief... Read more →


CAROL A. SHEAHAN, age 64 of Deptford, formerly of Mt. Ephraim

Farewell Services were held for Carol A. Sheahan (nee Stutzenberg), 64, of Deptford, formerly of Mount Ephraim, who died October 5, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Carol leaves a legacy of love and devotion to her family and community throughout her life. Born in Camden, Carol was a longtime resident of Mount Ephraim where she served on the Board of Education and was a member of the Mount Ephraim Democratic Club; and proudly served as the first woman President of the Lions Club in Mount Ephraim. Carol was also a member of the Brooklawn American Legion Post #72... Read more →


Bellmawr Resident/GCHS graduate Greg Burke earning respect | padres.com: News

Link: padres.com: News. A New Jersey native, Burke underwent Tommy John surgery while a sophomore in college and never quite returned to his old form until his fifth year of school. "I'd had a couple of looks in the Drafts -- in fact, the Padres were one of the teams looking at me -- but I didn't get picked, which was a little disheartening," he said. "But I also knew at that point that I was pitching the best I'd ever pitched." After signing with an independent team 15 minutes from his home of Bellmawr, N.J., he received a midsummer... Read more →


Anthony Parisi and other Patients, kin tell of abuse at hospital

Link: APP.com | Asbury Park Press. February 18, 2008 Anthony Parisi, 39, of Gloucester City. Parisi, a former patient, is also a former Golden Gloves boxer who is proudest of pictures taken of him posing with the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleaders. But in March 2007, depressed that his boxing career hadn't panned out, he spent time in Ancora. Parisi said he witnessed a sexual assault of a young woman while he was in the hospital. Link: Courier Post "They definitely sell contraband to the patients. There are good staff there who try to help people. But there are people there... Read more →


LOUISE SALERNO of Brooklawn, age 75, member of Jehovah’s Witnesses Congregation

Memorial Services were held for Louise Salerno, (nee Pannullo), 75, of Brooklawn, who died September 30, 2008. Mrs. Salerno was born in Vineland, NJ and was a member of the Woodbury Jehovah's Witnesses Congregation where she enjoyed ministry and teaching the Bible. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Survived by her son Nicholas (Karen) of Mickleton; a sister Nancy Eubanks of Vineland; 2 grandchildren Anthony and Nicole and3 great grandchildren. Read more →


Debra Taylor, age 51, of Gloucester City

TAYLOR Debra P. on October 18, 2008, (nee Coveleski) of Gloucester City, NJ. Age51 years. Loving companion for many years of Dennis Chapman. Beloved mother of Tracy Taylor, Jeffrey (Jessica) Taylor, Kiesha Spavlik, Tamara Spavlik, William P. Spavlik, Jr. and Debra N. Chapman. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren Brandon Mahoney, Aiden Dolson, Jeffrey , Jr., Alyssa and Joseph Taylor, her mother Frances Coveleski, her brother Joseph Coveleski, and sister Frances Nelson. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the ETHERINGTON FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell St., Gloucester City. Catholic Prayer... Read more →


Gloucester City NJ-CHEERS to Mustang Cheerleaders!

KUDOS!The Gloucester City Mustang Cheerleaders participated in the recent City Clean Up Day. The girls worked around the Water Street and Jersey Avenue area. There were over 25 girls who came out to support this worthy endeavor. photo submitted............if you have a photo you like to share send it to [email protected] . There is no charge to have posted on ClearysNoteBook.com Read more →


Elizabeth Marcellina, of Bellmawr, Longtime Parishioner of Saint Maurice R.C. Church in Brooklawn

MARCELLINA Elizabeth J. “Betty” On October 19, 2008. Age 72. (nee Fatula). Of Bellmawr. Loving wife of 47 years to the late Andrew N. Marcellina. Loving mother of Michael J. Marcellina of Bellmawr. Loving grandmother of Andrea Nicole and Hannah M. Dear sister of Sister Lorraine Fatula of Holy Family Convent and sister-in-law of Josephine Vardakas of Plymouth Meeting, PA. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was born in Philadelphia and was a longtime resident of Bellmawr. She was a faithful and devoted parishioner of St. Maurice R.C. Church in Brooklawn where she was a Eucharistic Minister as... Read more →


Gloucester City News Headlines for October 23rd

Anthony Parisi Arrested Again, Charged With Making Terroristic Threats Spaventa Says Gloucester City Schools Are ‘Very Safe’ Go Phillies! Can They Win World Series? Baseball analysis, and hope, from Publisher Albert Countryman Jr. City Planning Board Allows D.J. ‘s Auto To Rent Upstairs For Commercial Use Read more →


Camden County GOP hopefuls to try again

Image via Wikipedia Link: | Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/18/2008. A Republican hasn't served on the Camden County freeholder board since the last time the Phillies went to the World Series, so two perennial GOP candidates are hoping the Phillies' luck rubs off on them Nov. 4. Camden City activist, social worker and teacher Mary I. Cortes is running for her fourth and, she says, last time alongside Alice J. Wood, who ran last year as a Republican candidate. Related articles by Zemanta The Fix Is in Read more →


Raw Video/Deptford v. Gloucester Catholic Oct. 18

Link: ClearysNoteBook.com With the win over Deptford the Rams improved their record to 5-0. Next game is Friday Oct 24 @ Cumberland at 7:00pm. Channel 19 Gloucester City will have the entire game for more information visit their website www.geocities.com/gloutv19/ Related Another Big Win for Rams ............................Catholic Stays Perfect with Win Over Deptford youtube.com Read more →


Another big win for the Rams, beat Deptford 30-0....

Saturday, October 18th, John Lynch Field, Market Street and Rt. 130 GLOUCESTER CITY-Touchdowns by Rams Pat Schuhl, Zach Barlage, Ryan Alcott (Gloucester City resident), Pat Hines (Gloucester City resident).... Sean Gartland (Gloucester City resident) blocked a punt into the endzone for a safety. Next game is Friday Oct 24 @ Cumberland at 7:00pm. The Rams improved their record to 5-0. ~Ryan Murphy Gloucester Catholic Assistant AD Related articles by Zemanta Gloucester Catholic's offense soars Gloucester Catholic on CNB RAMS ALUMNI ON CNB In Life, there is no easy way out Read more →


Tips and Snippets: Graffiti, Professional Posts up for grabs, Term Limits for Politicians, New Business Arrives

GLOUCESTER CITY-Bill Waters who has been writing about the graffiti problem in Gloucester City is continuing his crusade to bring it to the forefront so that the City launches an all out campaign to clean up these eyesores. Bill writes, “The "artwork" on the RR control box at Monmouth Street has been recently expanded--now filling the entire "canvas" and was not included in the photos that I gave to you last month; and the red "Eat Me" directly across from the mayor's residence is a recent add-on. “I find it amazing that the epicenter for graffiti in our town seems... Read more →


McCann-Healey Funeral Home Offering Two New Programs

By Albert Countryman Jr. Gloucester City News Human beings living in unison with Planet Earth and concerns about global warming are topics and issues now discussed around the world. Here in Gloucester City, McCann-Healey Funeral Home is taking action by introducing its new "Dust to Dust" Earth-Friendly Funeral Service. "We have recognized that clients are environmentally conscious concerning death care," said Manager and Funeral Director John A. Healey IV. "We use biodegradable wooden caskets, reusable rental caskets for viewings before cremations, and we limit chemical use in preparation," Healey said. "We are trying to meet our clients' needs and wants.... Read more →


Wilfred A. Arce, age 54, of Gloucester City

ARCE Wilfred A. Suddenly, On October 16, 2008. Age 54. Of Gloucester City. Beloved Son of Maria Mercaeo and the late Louis Arce. Beloved companion of Malinda Merrill. Devoted father of Cindy (Gary) Ellis, Wilfredo A. Arce. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Lauren, Justin and Zachary. Dear Brother of Hector, Johnny, Carmen and Wilda. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his visitation on Monday Evening from 5 to 7 pm at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Catholic Prayer Service 7 pm in the funeral home. Cremation is private at the request of... Read more →


Gloucester Catholic Ram Tough

Link: Philadelphia Daily News In their 4-0 start, the Rams have piled up 183 points. "We really have good wideouts [George Spingler and Jacob Yates], a good tight end [Steven Rotella] and [quarterback] Zach [Barlage] has been throwing the ball great. Plus our backfied of Pat Schuhl and Alex Christ has been terrific," coach Tony Garczynski said. "And our offensive line has done a great job, too. Related articles by Zemanta In Life, There is No Easy Way Out Gloucester Catholic on CNB RAMS ALUMNI ON CNB Read more →


Gloucester City: In Memory Lillian Voll (Rauchut)

Lillian Voll (Rauchut) ~ In Loving Memory of our Mother, Wife, Sister, Nan and Best Friend on her birthday. Lonely is the home without you, Life to us is not the same; All the world would be like heaven, If we could have you home again. No one knows how much we miss you; no one knows the bitter pain we have suffered since we lost you. In our hearts your memory lingers, sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear mother, wife, sister, nan and best friend which we do not think of you. Forever in... Read more →


Warren C. Campbell Of Milmont Park, PA. Proudly Served Our Country for 20 years in the U.S. Navy

CAMPBELL Warren C. On October 10, 2008. Age 74. Of Milmont Park, PA. Loving husband of the late Margaret Mary Campbell (nee Kelly). Devoted father of Michaelene Buddy, James M. (Dawn) Kelly, Margaret (Kenneth) Jansen, Karyn (Bob) Evans and George (Adair) Kelly, Jr. Loving grandfather of Tom, Todd, Jim, Steven, Jordan, Dylan, Ryan, Ken, Kelly, Sam, David (Jennifer), Ashley, Eric and Pamela. Great-grandfather of Angeliah and Shyla. Warren proudly served our county in the U.S. Navy. He worked many years as a diesel mechanic both in the Navy and also on trucks after his retirement from the Navy. Relatives and... Read more →


Gloucester City Government Caucus Meeting Agenda

Thursday, October 16 2008 7:00 P.M. 313 Monmouth Street 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... Read more →