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GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-St. Mary School is proud to announce that St. Mary School Alumnae, Gabrielle Slater, class of 2006 achieved honors for the first semester at Merion Mercy Academy. Gabrielle attained a GPA of 3.5. "We are very proud of Gabrielle and congratulate you on your continued success at Merion Mercy Academy". Mrs. Gail Corey, Principal Related St. Marys Grammar/Parish Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ –Gloucester City is set to begin construction for the replacement of its water treatment plant, the sole source of drinking water to its residents and businesses. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 4 pm, at the water treatment plant, to mark the start of the project. PHOTO:Some may recall that in 1995 the City received a grant of $180,000 from the New Jersey Historic Preservation Bond Program to restore the exterior masonry of the building. See New Jersey Historic Trust . The existing Gloucester City Water Treatment Plant was originally constructed in the early 1880s. The reservoir and filter building were constructed in 1883, while the settling tank and pump house were constructed in 1921. The main treatment equipment, which are the pressure sand filter tanks were installed in 1959. The replacement is needed to improve water quality being pumped from... Read more →

Hello everyone, My son, Jesse Wicker, is doing a fundraiser for Jump Rope for Heart. He is very excited about being able to do something that helps others. I do encourage my kids to participate in charities to teach them human kindness and compassion. I would appreciate anyone that would be interested in donating to his fundraiser to stop by his webpage and donate. Last year he was very disappointed that only a few donated. Jump roping is hard for him because of the coordination skills that he lacks. But he did try very hard last year to thank the ones that donated and sponsored him. I want him to know just how many do care. He has a hard time approaching people on this because of the autism and we were pleased to see that it was offered online now and that helps him in his goal. If you... Read more →

BESSEY,Don L. On March 17, 2009, passed away at home after a long courageous fight with cancer at the age of 70. Born in Camden, NJ and was a lifelong resident of Mt. Ephraim. Survived by his wife Pat (Maier) of 49 years, three daughters, Pat (John) Hagerty, Cindy (Richard) Holmes and Kim (Gary) Gavin, 7 grandchildren: Megan, Ryan, Candice, Aaron, Kevin, Zachary and Tiffany, one sister Elaine Hyde, two sisters-in-law Penny Russell and Kate Berwick and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Bessey was a lifelong member of United Fire Company #1 joining at the age of 16, holding various positions including Chief and was a member of the New Jersey Fire Chiefs Association. Officer of the Mt. Ephraim Police Department, again, working his way up to the ranks to Chief. Also a member of the Camden County Police Chiefs Association. He also worked Atlantic City Casino Security for 23... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Press Release CORRECTION - Please see the corrected press release below concerning where the new regulations apply. Harrisburg, PA – Licensed Pennsylvania anglers fishing the Delaware River and Estuary can now harvest striped bass and hybrid striped bass from April 1 through May 31, a season which has been closed by the Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) since 1992. Under the new regulations, adopted by the PFBC at its January quarterly meeting, anglers can harvest two striped bass per day between 20-26 inches during the two-month season. The change is the result of the successful restoration of the striped bass population along the Atlantic Coast. The regulations are designed to allow some harvest of male striped bass, while still protecting most of the spawning female striped bass. For the rest of the year, there is a 28-inch minimum length and a two fish per day creel limit.... Read more →

Letters to the Editor, http://www.northjersey.com Wednesday March 18, 2009, 6:48 AM In Corzine's three years, property taxes jumped nearly 20 percent; as candidate, he pledged to lower them by 40 percent in four years. SINCE JANUARY, I have received dozens upon dozens of messages from people all over New Jersey who are hurting, scared, desperate and angry. They are young and old, married and single, working and jobless. Their stories are heartbreaking, and none of them believes his or her voice is being heard by Governor Corzine and the Legislature. Marilyn from Oxford says she and her husband had to sell their home of 10 years. Why? "We never missed a payment or have ever been late [but] because of unreasonable property taxes we were forced to sell before the situation gets any worse." Elaine from Smithville is a divorcee who shares her home with her 94-year-old mother. Two years... Read more →

- NYTimes.com. Two days after leaving the Canadian border town of Presque Isle, Me., the bus with 14 players, 2 coaches and a manager pulled into a lot at the baseball field of Ferrum College in western Virginia. The drive had been 22 hours, but for this baseball team, the journey was finally over. Isle. Or was it just beginning? Read more →

Press Release GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-On March 19, 2009 at 6:34 p.m. Gloucester City Police along with the G.C.F.D. ambulance were dispatched to the 600 block of Powell Street for a report of a boy who was struck by a car. Investigation determined a (6) year old boy ran into the street between two parked vehicles, a mini-van and an SUV, and into the path of an SUV traveling east on Powell Street. The driver of the SUV could not stop in time and struck the boy with the front bumper, knocking him to the ground. The boy was transported to the hospital for treatment. The injuries are reported to be minor at this time. The driver of the SUV was not charged in the incident Read more →

GALLAGHER, Alice V. On March 14, 2009, (nee Finney) of Glouces-ter City, NJ, age 89. Beloved wife of the late John F. Gallagher. Loving mother of Alice Iacovone (Rocky), Elaine Megee (Jim) and Lori Gallagher. Devoted grandmother (Gia) of Allison Zizzamia (Mike), Jill Walmsley (Chuck), Rocco Iacovone (Chris), Jamie Megee (Tracey), Amy Ambrosius (Jim), the late Ronald Iacovone, and 9 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Grace Burdick,2 nephews John and Joseph Cooper and is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gallagher was a Life member of the State Firemen Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary, a Past President and Secretary of the Camden County Firemen Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary, and a member and Officer of both the Gloucester City 4 Co. Firemen Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary and Pine Grove Firemen Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary. Alice was also a former member of the Gloucester City Board of Elections, the Third Ward... Read more →

OMIATEK, Helen P. (Nee Kendra), on March 18, 2009 of Mt. Ephraim. Age 82. Beloved wife of the late John Omiatek. Devoted mother of Thomas Omiatek (Carmella), Judy Rivera (Bob), Janet Mehaffey (Robert) and Michelle Siegle (Ed). Loving grandmom of Thomas, Matthew, Donna, Kristen, Marissa, Brandon, Megan and Melanie. Great grandmother of TJ, Kyle and Celia. Mrs. Omiatek was a member of the J and R Young at Heart Club. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Sunday evening from 6 to 8pm and Monday morning from 8:15am to 9:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass Monday morning 10am at Sacred Heart RC Church, Mt. Ephraim. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to [email protected] Read more →

John T. Hartley Age 74, born on July 12, 1934 passed away suddenly at home on Friday March 13, 2009. John was the beloved husband and best friend of Lynn A. (nee Montgomery) for 25 years. He was an independent insurance agent in Audubon for over 35 years and was involved in Audubon Little League (A.L.L.) for over 20 years. Mr. Hartley is enshrined in the A.L.L. Hall of Fame and had served as Deacon, Chalice Bearer and Sr. Warden for St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Haddon Heights. John was Past Governor for the State of NJ High-Twelve International and had been a member of the Parkside-Audubon F&AM, Lodge 218. He was a volunteer coach for the Barrington Little League and had served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. John was a great man who was kind and generous with a great sense of humor who... Read more →

WALDRON, John E. "BEAR" On March 17, 2009. Age 82. Of Gloucester City, formerly of Bellmawr and Barrington, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Ruth E. (nee Marsh). Devoted father of John (Barbara) of Chesapeake,Va., Patricia Newcome (James) of Brooklawn, NJ and Michael of Bellmawr, NJ. Loving grandfather of Sean, Brian & Dayna Waldron, Michelle Petrello (Anthony) and James & Joseph (Jennifer) Newcome. 5 Great-grandchildren - Dante, Desean, Kaylee, Dylan & Alex. 1 Sister Mary Falls (Hugh) of Phila, Pa. Several nieces and nephews and a VERY special friend. John was born and raised in Phila, Pa. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He loved coaching Little League Baseball which he did for many years with Camden City & Bellmawr, NJ. He was employed at Food Fair Stores, Inc. for many years and also the Philadelphia Inquirer. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing... Read more →

Entertainment, Hand made Items, Food April 25 from 9:00am until 3:00pm Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim Mt. Ephraim Fire Department April Awareness Sponsored by the Mt. Ephraim Celebration Committee Read more →

St. Mary School will be teaming up with the Gloucester City Cultural Arts & Heritage Society by displaying artwork in the empty storefront windows throughout the city. The artwork will be displayed the month of May. Read more →

Image via Wikipedia By Chris Concannon NEWS Correspondent The Phillie Phanatic, mascot of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies, paid a visit to a group of avid, young readers at Bellmawr Park School March 6 through his “Phanatic About Reading” program. Making a special trip from his winter home in the Galapagos Islands, the big, furry green guy greeted the students in the All-Purpose Room for an hour-long assembly full of music, dancing, and a special reading by Principal Elizabeth Calabria. Teacher Susan Hubbard said six students, part of a combined mainstream and special education curriculum, read enough books to be selected for the special event. Along with Student Teacher Shana Keenan, the three first and three second graders sat in the front row as Mrs. Calabria read. The Phanatic cavorted about, kissing people on the head, and throwing confetti around the room at will. A Phillies representative said that Mrs.... Read more →

By Sara Martino NEWS Correspondent Robert Milligan of RecycleBank, Inc., told Mayor John Soubasis and Council that their participation in a pilot program would make Brooklawn the first town in the county to use their own trash cans for recycling with the company. “We have been operating in Westville for the last two years picking up single stream recyclables, and our technology is being used in 17 states so far,” Milligan said during February’s Council meeting. Westville purchased the special, 20-gallon trash cans encoded with the residents’ own bar code, whereby they would receive rewards for the amount of their trash to be used for shopping coupons. “For the pilot program, every household in Brooklawn will use their own trash receptacles which will be encoded at no cost to the borough,” Milligan said. New research and development technology will be tested in Brooklawn, and the total weight amount of recycling... Read more →

The NDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will once again open its doors to the public for its annual Open House at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center. This year's event will be held on April 4 and 5 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. daily. This popular event gives the Division of Fish and Wildlife an opportunity to show off its state of the art trout raising facility, and showcase the multitude of programs the Division is responsible for. The Open House also serves as a reminder that spring, and the Opening Day of Trout Season (April 11) is just around the corner. There will be fishing activities for kids, beginner archery and shotgun ranges, displays by conservation organizations, a Fishermen's Flea Market and food vendors all available at the Open House, as well as lectures and wildlife artists. For additional information regarding the Open House call... Read more →

By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 18, 2009 - The challenge issued by a flight attendant during a recent commercial air flight seemed innocuous enough: "Name just one of the five Medal of Honor recipients from the current engagements in Afghanistan or Iraq, and get a free drink coupon." But the passengers' response – more specifically, the inability of all but just one to respond – revealed how little the average American knows about its military heroes. Bombarded by superhero lore almost from birth, many Americans grow to revere fictional heroes as well as sports and celebrity icons. But silence descended over the cabin of a flight bound from Jacksonville, Fla., to Baltimore when the conversation turned to those who had earned the nation's highest honor for valor – even when a free cocktail hung in the balance. Dale Shelton, an Annapolis, Md., resident who served five... Read more →

The College Baseball Blog.com. MINNEAPOLIS - The D3baseball.com/National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Top 25 poll was released on March 17 and Salisbury University fell from the top spot to No. 2 after being the nation’s top-ranked team for three weeks. The Sea Gulls (14-2, 5-2 Capital Athletic Conference) received seven first-place votes and 589 points this week. Read more →

Firehouse.com E-Alert Wednesday, January 2, 2008 ATLANTA, Ga. -- H. Robert Superko , MD, principal investigator in the landmark FEMA-sponsored study of firefighters aged 40 and over conducted at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta , released preliminary findings in the world's first study of first responders at risk of suffering sudden death or other significant cardiac events. Firefighters are known to have a three hundred percent increased risk for cardiac disease as compared to other segments of the population. "Preliminary findings show that one third of firefighters had heart disease that is unrelated to traditional risk factors, such as high cholesterol," says Dr. Superko. "Those results are astounding and point at job duties and environment as the primary determinants for early death in our country's first responders." » Read More Read more →

By Bill Cleary Attention Hunters! Forget about going to the woods for a spring turkey hunt. Instead why not stop in Gloucester City? Future advertisement; if the turkeys keep multiply who knows it just may become a reality. Chip Alkins, of Maple Avenue, Gloucester City) found the Cypress Garden Flock roosting on his roof the other day. And the day before a flock of turkeys (might be the same birds) were seen on Nicholson Road near Rutgers Avenue. There is also a flock of turkeys living in Brooklawn along Lake Drive. Earlier this month Chip found the birds feeding in front of his property following the snow storm. According to The Cornell Blog of Ornithology the Wild Turkey was a very important food animal to Native Americans, but it was eliminated from much of its range by the early 1900s. Introduction programs have successfully established it in most of its... Read more →

By Chris Concannon NEWS Correspondent Bellmawr Council received a Safety Award during February’s meeting. Borough Safety Coordinator Mike Williams presented the award, as Bellmawr was recognized by the Camden County Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) for reducing lost-time accidents by 15 percent or more for 2008. This exceeded the aggregate average for the three prior years, 2005-07. Williams thanked all Borough supervisors, employees, and especially Mayor and Council, for making Bellmawr a safe place to work. Council Members John Bollinger and Regina Piontkowski each thanked Mr. Williams for doing a great and tremendous job. Councilman Bollinger commented on the recent Emergency Management Committee meeting, touching on the current video security system recently installed and running in all Bellmawr schools. He added that the Community Center would receive a similar system, further aiding the efforts of the Bellmawr Police Department in keeping residents safe and out of harm’s way. Councilman Peter DiGiambattista... Read more →

School Board Election April 21, 2009 from 2:00 to 9:00 pm R.W. Kershaw School Media Center EVERY VOTE COUNTS!! If you are not a registered voter you may register at the Mt. Ephraim Municipal Office or the Camden County Board of Elections by March 31, 2009 Absentee Ballots are available through those office’s. For budget questions please call the Mt. Ephraim Board of Education at 931-4134 Related articles by Zemanta Former Camden School Officials and Teacher Sentenced in Theft Schemes (gloucestercitynews.net) ClearysNoteBook: Bellmawr Board of Education 2009 Plans (gloucestercitynews.net) Tips and Snippets: Clearing Up the Rumors about the City Fire Dept. (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

To Supporters of Sunday Bow Hunting, Congratulations! The votes have been cast and bills A595 (perimeter bill) and A-1669 (Sunday Bow) passed the assembly overwhelmingly! Bill A1669/S-802 (Sunday Bow) now heads to the Governor. A595 was amended and approved in the assembly and goes back to the senate (S976) for a vote. It was approved overwhelmingly the first time it was considered and a majority vote will send it to the Governor. Unity is what has brought success with these bills - unity among all outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen. Anglers, such as JCAA and ReefRescue, testified on behalf of the bills while they were considered in committee. I also approached the angling community to call their legislators in support of the bills - and they responded. United Bow Hunters worked hard to create the bills and made sure a representative was with me in Trenton yesterday helping to educate law makers... Read more →

Dear Cleary's Notebook Readers: I am very proud to drop you this note to let you know that I have been accepted for membership in the prestigious Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps, based in southern NJ. I have successfully completed the "audition" and we are now rehearsing in preparation for our 2009 competitive season, which takes place in the summer. As a member unit of Drum Corps International -- "Marching Music’s Major League," it is very exciting for me to be a part of one of the world’s most exclusive and elite marching music ensembles! We’re coming off of our most successful year ever, capturing a Bronze Medal at the 2008 Open Class Championships in Bloomington, IN. This year’s going to an historic one for us, as we ascend into the ranks of the elite "World Class,"and we hope you’ll have a chance to "check us out!" If you... Read more →

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SECOND SPRING GOBBLER TAG APRIL 1 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania hunters interested in applying for a second spring gobbler tag have until April 1, according to Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe. Applications are available on page 38 of the 2008-09 Pennsylvania Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations, which is provided to each license buyer, or by going to the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), and clicking on “Spring Turkey Tag Application” in center of the homepage. Fees for the special license are $21 for residents and $41 for nonresidents. Mailed applications for special wild turkey licenses must be sent to: Pennsylvania Game Commission, Special Spring Gobbler License, P.O. Box 61317, Harrisburg, PA 17106-1317. Applications also are being accepted over-the-counter at any of the six Game Commission region offices and the Harrisburg headquarters. Applications will be processed and mailed from the Harrisburg headquarters. The spring gobbler season is... Read more →

Note: This was discovered (March 17,2009) in a Google search for Chatham Square. The date the ordinance was passed is not known however the year was 2008. What is interesting is the price of the apartments was $4.25 million, not $4 million which is the figure the administration gave us. ~William E. Cleary Sr. CNBNews Editor ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER CITY County of camden, State of New Jersey #O 03 -2008 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER CITY, COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY Block 256, Lot 1 Chatham Square Apartments Block 256, Lot 1.01, Gloucester Terrace Apartments WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Gloucester City has determined that it is in the best interest of the City that the land and premises located at Block 256, Lot 1 (commonly known as Chatham Square Apartments) in... Read more →

PRESS RELEASE GLOUCESTER CITY-Last week, Gloucester City was officially named a TREE CITY USA, by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The National Arbor Day Foundation, along with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters recognizes towns and cities across the United States that manage and oversee their municipal public trees and care for trees which are located onmunicipal property including streets, parks, and public buildings. Gloucester City will officially be presented with a TREE CITY USA award including a plaque and a flag at the New Jersey Arbor Day Ceremony on April 24, 2009 in Tewksbury, NJ. This award comes in the midst of the successful partnership between Gloucester City, the Gloucester City Tree and Beautification Committee and the state of New Jersey, Cool Cities Program to plant trees along municipal right-a ways, municipal property and participating residential property to increase the tree canopy of Gloucester... Read more →

By Chris Concannon NEWS Correspondent Some 300 to 400 people jammed the entire downstairs at Bellmawr Fire and Rescue #1 during the Kathleen Monroe Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser recently. Originally scheduled to be held in the Fire Department’s Mini Hall, the ever-swelling crowd soon overtook the room’s 100-person maximum capacity, spilling into the Members’ Lounge. Co-organizer and husband Brian Monroe, a Bellmawr Firefighter and Camden County Park Police Officer, repeated his disbelief in the sheer number of friends, family and strangers, who poured into the building throughout the four-hour event. As published previously, Kathleen had been diagnosed with breast cancer less than three months ago, and is scheduled to undergo a double mastectomy sometime in March. Kathleen, along with her brother Joe Johnston, are taking part in the Susan G. Komen 3-day Breast Cancer Walk in October, which carries a minimum $2,300 per walker entry fee. Kathleen and Brian have... Read more →

On Tuesday, February 24, I had a mild heart attack. My heart doctor and the Gloucester City Firefighters/EMTs were called. These people arrived within minutes, explained what they were going to do, and did it! They were very professional. They took me to Cooper Hospital at my request and then stood by me until I was received. I wish them all well and a real big Thank You to all… Gratefully yours, Emery Bittmann, Gloucester City Read more →

Hi Bill, You can't make this stuff up. The American International Group (AIG) has received more than $170 billion in taxpayer bailout money. Now, incredibly, it wants to award $165 million in retention bonuses to its top management. These are the same executives whose bad business decisions drove AIG and our economy into the ground. This is unacceptable! Please click here to tell AIG to withhold all executive bonuses until taxpayer money has been repaid. The government-appointed chairman of AIG, Edward Liddy, tried to defend the bonuses by saying, "We cannot attract and retain the best and the brightest talent to lead and staff the A.I.G. businesses... if employees believe their compensation is subject to continued and arbitrary adjustment by the U.S. Treasury."[1] Really? These are the very same "best and brightest" managers who sold risky credit default swaps that brought huge losses for the insurer. Enough is enough. President... Read more →

March 16, 2009 Paul J. Kain, Clerk City of Gloucester City 512 Monmouth St Gloucester City, NJ 08030 (via e-mail to [email protected]) Dear Mr. Kain: Thank you for your e-mail of March 12, 2009 in which you stated: Please see attached response to your records request. I am requesting an extension to complete redaction of the Executive Minutes. I anticipate this to be complete tomorrow. I will forward at that time as well as the cost associated with this request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Would an extension until Friday, March 20, 2009 be sufficient? Please advise. Also, I seek some clarification on the manner in which you responded to ¶¶ 1 through 3 of my records request. In ¶ 1, I asked for the non-exempt portion of the first official e-mail sent by Councilman John Hutchinson after 12:01 a.m. on February 23,... Read more →

State Aid Cuts To Five Local Towns Not Severe. Connor Kain And Cameron Labbree Know Geography New Gloucester City Middle School Construction Begins Mount Ephraim Board Of Education Explains 2009-10 Budget Westville Council Says 2009 Municipal Budget Will Not Raise Taxes Bellmawr School District’s Budget Advisory Committee Meets Gloucester City Clean-Up Day March 28 Gloucester City School Board Discusses “Sick Bank” Account Gloucester City Named A Tree City USA Read more →

The mayor and council were spotted today holding an impromptu meeting at the park on Nicholson Road. Photo and caption submitted by Crazy Gloucester KId Related articles by Zemanta Gloucester City High School Most Improved (gloucestercitynews.net) ClearysNoteBook: Gloucester City Fire/ Photos (gloucestercitynews.net) Letters:CHANGE STREET NAMES (gloucestercitynews.typepad.com) ClearysNoteBook: Gloucester City Police Arrest 3 Suspects for Industrial Area Burglaries (gloucestercitynews.net) Uncle Jay Year-End Wrap Up of the News (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

March 16, 2009 I write, both individually and in my capacity as Chairman of the New Jersey Libertarian Party’s Open Government Advocacy Project. I ask that you please consider, at the next City Council meeting, changing the form of resolution the Council passes before going into nonpublic (i.e. closed or executive) session. Attached are: 1. R211-2008 (August 4, 2008) 2. R221-2008 (August 21, 2008) 3. R228-2008 (September 2, 2008) 4. R078-2009 (March 2, 2009) These four resolutions identically state that the public is being excluded so that the Mayor and Council can privately discuss “personnel, contracts, litigation, negotiations and real estate.” This description gives the public virtually no information on what topics are being privately discussed. The Mayor and Council should be more descriptive and list topics like “Litigation – Smith v. Gloucester City, Docket No. CAM-L-2144-08” or “Personnel – Discuss discipline of Gloucester City police officer.” This way, the... Read more →

Press of Atlantic City. com The federal government is behind a proposal to create a registry of saltwater anglers, which will be used to get better data. The federal program would charge anglers a $30 annual fee unless the state has its own program. The registry is supposed to be in place by next year. Donofrio urged the anglers to support legislation sponsored by three state lawmakers, Sen. Jeff Van Drew, Assemblyman Nelson Albano and Assemblyman Matt Milam, all D-Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic. Their bill would establish a free registry with anglers logging information on a Web site. Read more →

Group 1 girls: TOMS RIVER NORTH- Bloomfied Tech (24-5) beat Gloucester City High School (27-2) today by a score of 56-36. Before today's game Gloucester had won 15 in a row. On Wednesday the Lions won the quarter final game beating Florence 54-43 quarterfinal win over Florence. Bloomfield Tech, ranked No. 7 in the state by the Newark Star-Ledger, stamped itself as the Group 1 favorite after winning its first playoff game over highly regarded University, 60-47. ~Bruce Darrow Read more →

MASSEY Michael D. January 29, 1950 - March 12, 2009. We celebrate a life that was full, start to finish. Too numerous the stories we have heard of comical antics with friends and relatives. Michael was a man’s man, but a loving and tender soul. All who knew him will miss him for different reasons. Cherished by his children Michael Jr., Tara, Shawn, and Brett, and their mother, Kathleen. Survived by his grandchildren Ashley, Mikey, Max, and Boo, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Adored by his sisters Dorothy, Rosemary, Maryann, and Carolann and revered by his brothers George and Bob. Loved by his life-long friend Pam. Now resting in peace with parents, Dorothy and George. Everyone will remember Michael in different ways, though all will remember his grin and sarcastic humor. He will be missed and leaves a huge empty place in this world and our hearts. The Family... Read more →

The Errand McQuillan walked into a bar and ordered martini after martini, each time removing the olives and placing them in a jar. When the jar was filled with olives and all the drinks consumed, the Irishman started to leave. "S'cuse me", said a customer, who was puzzled over what McQuillan had done, "what was that all about?" "Nothin' , said the Irishman, "me wife just sent me out for a jar of olives!" SUBMITTED BY BROTHER GEO Read more →

S-XL= $12 2XL=$13 3XL=$14 4XL=15...ETC TO ORDER CALL CORRECT PHONE # 856-304-6855 E-MAIL [email protected] ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN BY NEXT FRIDAY AND THE SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ST. PATTY'S DAY EVE. SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE AULD DUBLINER, CAPP'S, DOGHOUSE SPORTS PUB, AND MAYBE MORE PLACES. Read more →

By Bill Cleary Recently there was a rumor circulating in Gloucester City about UEZ funds being used to purchase new fire engines for the City Fire Department. I asked Howard Clark, the City's UEZ Director, if the rumor was true. His response is below. "As you know the UEZ is a state funded entity formed to help economically distressed communities the ability to receive half of its zone member’s collection of sales tax to be utilized for projects that will help develop the community. The State also sets a percentage of collected sales tax that can be utilized for municipal services including fire, police, EMT to reduce the potential tax burden on municipalities. “To date, no Gloucester City UEZ funds have been used for any municipal services including fire trucks. Also, any projects that are developed at the local level must be placed on a UEZ Board Meeting agenda, discussed... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Flying WILD introduces educators and students to bird conservation through standards-based classroom activities and environmental stewardship projects. Flying WILD encourages schools and communities to implement bird festivals and bird conservation projects. In this six-hour professional development workshop participants receive an activity guide chock full of lesson plans that help get you started towards organizing your own festival with students. The workshop will be held at Pequest Trout Hatchery, Saturday, March 21, 2009 from 8:30 to 3:00 pm. To register or for more information, contact Liz Jackson at 908-637-4125 or send email to [email protected]. Bring lunch, binoculars and a bird field guide; and dress for the weather as some activities take place outside. Registration is required. The $10 fee includes morning refreshments. This workshop is sponsored by Ducks Unlimited and NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife. Read more →

INSERRA Alphonse On March 10, 2009. Age 77. Of Runnemede. Loving Brother of Gerald Inserra of Lodi and surv ived by his dear friends and caregivers at Kelsch. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday 11 am at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment Land of Canaan Cemetery, Elk Township. No Viewing at all. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Alphonse Inserra. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY-Saint Mary School would like to congratulate Connor Kain, for winning the local level of the National Geographic Bee. Connor is a student at SMS and is in the 7th Grade. Connor Kain has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2009 New Jersey Geographic Bee. After winning at the local level, Connor then took a qualifying test, which was submitted to the National Geographic Society. In each of the 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Dependents Schools, and the U.S. territories, the National Geographic Society invited the students with the top 100 scores to compete at the state level. The 2009 New Jersey Geographic Bee will be held at the St. Francis de Sales Parish Life Center in Vernon, NJ, on Friday, April 3, 2009. The state winner will... Read more →

Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona Arizona Designed by Marguerite Brunswig Staude, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Chapel of the Holy Cross was completed in 1956 and is a favorite tourist attraction for many of those who visit Sedona, AZ. The Chapel of the Holy Cross was nestled beautifully into a red rock roost that has breathtaking views of the majestic Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte and much of the eastern rim of Sedona. Video by BEESEA Related: Scottsdale, Arizona Read more →

Come support the people at the NJOA who are supporting you! 1st Annual NJOA Central Region Sporting Clays Event Saturday, April 25, 2009 Sign-In at 8:00am Starts promptly at 9:00am sign up: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org *For Everyone's Enjoyment this Event is Limited to 80 Shooters – Clubs Welcome* Red Wings Sporting Clays 317 Sooys Landing Road, Port Republic, New Jersey 08241 609.381.1200 For directions visit: www.redwinglakes.com $65.00/person includes: - 100 Rounds of Sporting Clays shot over 15 Stations - Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Pulled Pork, Salads & Cold Beverages - Event T-Shirt (specify size) - Numerous events planned throughout the day (Bring your own Shotgun (NO Single Shot) and Shells) Below are just a FEW of the items that will be auctioned! Name/Business Item Donated/Sponsor Jersey Jays Taxidermist Pheasant Mount, GC, Club Membership (value $450) K-kat Charters Six (6) person Four (4) hour Fluke Charter Bent Creek Station Sponsor $100.00 Shore Wildlife Station Sponsor... Read more →

Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/11/2009. CAMDEN NJ-Two seamen will split a $375,000 reward for blowing the whistle on a Swedish shipping company that illegally dumped oil contaminated waste into international waters off the coast of New Jersey. Read more →

photos by Precious Designed by Marguerite Brunswig Staude, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Chapel of the Holy Cross was completed in 1956 and is a favorite tourist attraction for many of those who visit Sedona, AZ. The Chapel of the Holy Cross was nestled beautifully into a red rock roost that has breathtaking views of the majestic Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte and much of the eastern rim of Sedona. Below: Connie and granddaughter Jessica at a scenic view rest stop outside of Sedona, Arizona. ~Bill Cleary Read more →

Courier-Post. Sophomore forward Cori Conner scored a team-high 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds, senior point guard Erin MacAdams added 14 points and seven assists, and seniors Kaylee Conner and Jessica Lindsay scored 10 and eight points, respectively, in the win. The Lions, who made it 15 straight victories, advance to face the Bloomfield Tech/New Milford winner in the state finals Sunday at the Ritacco Center in Toms River. Related articles by Zemanta Phil Anastasia: Big win for a small senior (philly.com) Read more →

Registration for the NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's Hunter Education field sessions and exams in April is now open. There will be sessions offered on three weekends and two weekdays next month. The Hunter Education course is a home-study based program where students use a DVD/video tape (also available online!), and a supplemental manual to complete a workbook. When students have completed the material they bring their completed workbook to a course location for the written exam and field session components. For more information on the course and materials, and a link to online registration, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/hunted.htm on the division's website. Read more →