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As you all may or may not know the Gloucester Farmers Market starts May 10th and runs every Sunday from 10am - 2 pm thru November 22nd. We are selling reusable grocery bags at the market. We are giving the businesses of Gloucester City the opportunity to advertise on the bag. It will be a 2 line advertisement. We are selling the spaces for $50.00 each. You can buy more than 1 space. We have a few spaces left to fill out the bag. I have attached the form that needs to filed out and sent in with payment. We... Read more →

Dear Bill, I am writing this letter concerning the Health Crisis facing our nation. Over the last few days we have heard on the news about the outbreak of the Swine Flu. Already over 44 cases have been reported in New York City and many states have declared emergencies. In addition there have also has been one death reported in the United States from the outbreak. Also this evening, according to CBS Eyewitness News two people in Vineland, Cumberland County NJ were tested for Swine Flu. Around 4:00 p.m. this afternoon the World Health Organization elevated the threat level to... Read more →

By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent The Gloucester City Planning Board last week denied an application for a minor site plan waiver submitted by Tom Michaels, owner of Yankee Pest Control. This was Michaels’ third time before the Board to seek approval for plans to refurbish his South Broadway property, which was formerly the Celtic Tavern. Board Engineer Norman Rodgers, of Consulting Engineer Services, said that Michaels did not submit enough information regarding his plans, adding that a site plan would definitely need to be submitted. Michaels had first appeared before the Board in 2003, requesting permission to park a mobile... Read more →

Bill Graves, a resident of the Pocono Mountains PA shot a gobbler on Tuesday, April 28. Graves writes, “Despite record book heat and a black fly explosion I shot this gobbler today at 7:00 am. Gobbler was with 9 hens so I really got lucky getting him in range. I used a mouth call,and a box call to pull him in. Bird was 19lbs with a 9 inch beard and 1inch and 1/8 spurs. Thanksgiving dinner!” Graves is a former resident of Brooklawn and a graduate of Gloucester City HS Class of 1962. Read more →

Congressman Paul on the Recent Swine Flu Scare Related articles by Zemanta Commentary: Why swine flu scares us (cnn.com) Read more →

Mt. Ephraim, NJ – April 24, 2009 - Fourth grade Beginning Band students from the Mary Bray Elementary School in Mt. Ephraim presented a concert for the 3rd and 4th grades and their parents on April 21st . The event took place in the Media Center. There are currently twenty-three students in the Beginning Band, which is directed by Mary Manion. These enthusiastic young musicians have mastered about six different notes at this time. They presented a variety of traditional children’s songs including “Hot Cross Buns” and “French Song.” The drum section was highlighted as they played ”The Mary Bray... Read more →

Although the print version will not arrive in coastal sport shops until early May, the PDF version of the 2009 Marine Digest is available online in its entirety and in smaller segments (for faster downloads). To view (and print) the Digest visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/digmar.htm on the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife website. Read more →

Brooklawn official meetings of 2009 are underway, and being held at the community center. They are going very well. We discussed several pertinent issues and had a lot of great ideas from the members. We are getting organized and our membership is growing, and with continued interest and input from our neighbors, this will be a great program. Neighbors are really coming together on this, which will go a long way in making this program work for all of us. Meetings are on Sunday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. at the community center. Call Earl Foster at 856-742-8923 or... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY Kimberly Glassman, Class of 2000 Kimberly Glassman graduated from Caldwell College in December 2008. Kimberly received her BA in English, certifications in Education and Special Education, and is a Caldwell College Scholar. She is currently teaching at Pemberton Twp. High School. Krista Glassman, Class of 2002 Krista is a junior at St. John’s University and received the Saint Thomas More Award for Forming Christian Conscious. Congratulation to both Saint Mary’s Graduates! Keep up the good work! Gail Corey Principal Read more →

By Albert Countryman Jr. As St. Mary School in Gloucester City celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Camden Diocese still has plans to move Gloucester Catholic High School – originally owned by the parish and named St. Mary High School. However, final plans will not move forward until the economy starts improving. Ownership of the high school transferred to the diocese in the mid 20th century, and for years there has been speculation about its future in Gloucester City. Meanwhile, in this weeks paper the Gloucester City News will honor St. Mary Elementary School – the oldest in the diocese –... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ For your convenience, water and sewer payments are accepted at the Tax Office. Senior Citizen’s discounts are available, but must be applied for at the Tax Collector’s office. Utility quarters are 1st quarter (Jan, Feb, Mar), 2nd quarter (Apr, May, Jun), 3rd quarter (Jul, Aug, Sept), 4th quarter (Oct, Nov, Dec). Senior Citizens who are not working may qualify for a reduced bill. For more information, please call 456-1250 or apply at the office. Min. bill is $45 for water + $49 for sewer = $94* (10,000 gal allowance)* Excess usage from the previous quarter from water... Read more →

A Special, Eight-Page Pullout Section Honoring The 150th Anniversary of St. Mary School. Includes a history of the Dominican Sisters, the School, and a lithograph from 1865 showing the very first school building. Front Page headlines: Paul Kain Defends Himself In Public Against Charges By Mayor William James Large Turnout Of Union Members Forces City Council To Change Venue Gloucester City Police Seek Information About Carjacking Sacred Heart Church Will Celebrate 70th Anniversary Gloucester City Cultural Arts And Heritage Society Will Display Student Art Work Gloucester City Library Offers Wii Write Program Dog House Shuts Down Highland, Wins English Dart... Read more →

BY BILL CLEARY An email I received this week from a mother of a 13-year-old who resides in Gloucester City was upsetting. She said her son was afraid to go outside on a nice day for fear he might be beaten up by one of the gangs that allegedly roam our community. Jenny, not her real name writes, Dear Mr. Cleary, My name is Jenny I have lived in Gloucester City for 10 years. When I first moved here I thought this was the cutest town. The people are nice everyone said good morning, how are you today. Now my... Read more →

Awarded: Silver Star The Story: Straight out of basic training, then-Spc. Sanders deployed to Iraq in 2003 in the early stages of the conflict--but it was not until April 4, 2004, that he faced his greatest challenge on the battlefield. A platoon of 20 men was trapped deep within Sadr City, which was in the midst of an uprising. Sgt. Sanders’s tank crew and two others from his unit were called to aid the rescue. The first two attempts failed, and during the second, Sgt. Sanders took a bullet through his left shoulder. Sanders waved the medics away, and instead... Read more →

LACHALLE Jeffrey L. Suddenly, On April 25, 2009. Age 46. Of Gloucester City. Loving son of Mary C. Lachalle (nee McCann) and the late Louis James Lachalle. Loving brother of Kimberly R. Lachalle. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday morning from 10 to 10:30 am at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am in the church. Cremation will be held privately. The family strongly requests, in lieu of flowers, donations in Jeffrey’s name to Msgr. Lucitt’s Needy Children’s Fund: P.O. Box 87, Gloucester... Read more →

To my fellow residents, I was proud to see so many Union brothers and sisters at the City Council meeting last night. I was moved by their show of respectful protest and solidarity. Often it is difficult to band together, even through a common cause, but seeing all of our City’s Union Locals coming together to express their discontent was impressive. I was reminded of the recent contract fight that our Local, USW 10-1, went though with our employer, Sunoco, Inc. Our Grievance & Negotiating Committee was confronted at the bargaining table with threats of layoffs (211 proposed in total),... Read more →

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., July 26, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Skateboarding is not a crime, or so the saying goes, but in some cities in the U.S. that may not be the case. The International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) together with the Tony Hawk Foundation and Skaters for Public Skateparks is offering skateboarders nationwide a simple way to make skateboarding legal in their community: a skatepark! Getting a skatepark built with the qualities to keep young skateboarders attracted is of major concern for advocates. The Public Skatepark Development Guide (SkateparkDevelopmentGuide.org) takes readers through the difficult and sometimes confusing process... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia The Board of Game Commissioners gave final approval to a slate of deer seasons for the 2009-10 seasons that retains all of the opportunities provided in the past to address the goals of the agency’s deer management plan. The only significant change was the Board’s vote to extend the late flintlock season for Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 2B, 5C and 5D to run from Dec. 26 to Jan. 23. Hunters in WMUs 2D, 2G, 3C and 4B will again have a five-day, antlered deer only season starting the Monday after Thanksgiving, followed immediately by seven days of... Read more →

Featured Events May 4th, Monday -- May 9th, Saturday Annunication Church Carnival, 601 W. Browning Road Tuesday & Wednesday are Family Nights For More Information: 931-6307 May 9th, Saturday 9:00 AM-12 PM Free Rabies Clinic Bellmawr Park Fire Hall, Essex Avenue May 17th, Sunday Miss Bellmawr Pageant Bellmawr Ballroom, Lewis Avenue Related articles by Zemanta Phantoms sale news dims hope for arena (gloucestercitynews.net) Google's Street View comes to Bellmawr (markmatthews.com) PCP, cocaine, .357, found after firey S.J. crash (philly.com) ClearysNoteBook: Bellmawr Holiday House Winners Announced (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

KULIGOWSKI Mary Louise “Marie” On April 21, 2009. Age 100. (nee Ackerle) Of Haddon Heights. Formerly of South Camden. Loving wife of the late Benjamin Bruno Kuligowski. Devoted mother of Dr. Wallace K. Kuligowski and his wife Kate of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Marie A. Hansen and late husband Charles of Medford. Beloved grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 10. Marie was raised in South Camden and moved to Haddon Heights in 1955. She was a resident of Haddon Heights for 51 years. Private family services were held at Holy Trinity / Resurrection of Our Lord Polish National Catholic Cemetery... Read more →

HURLOCK Carl W. Suddenly, On April 17. 2009. Age 28. Of Gloucester City. Loving Son of Barbara A. (nee Jervis) of Gloucester City and the late Paul G. Hurlock, Sr. Cherished brother of Penny, Francis of Gloucester City and the late Paul G., Jr. Also survived by his daughter Angie. At the request of the family, funeral services will be private. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Carl W. Hurlock. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142. Related: Authorities Continue Investigation Read more →

State of New Jersey Government Records Council Trenton NJ April 24, 2009 VIA E-MAIL ONLY Mr. Paul J. Kain Custodian Gloucester City 512 Monmouth Street Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Re: John Paff v. Gloucester City (Camden), GRC Complaint No. 2009-102 Dear Paul J. Kain, The New Jersey Government Records Council (“GRC”) sent you a request for the Statement of Information via cover letter dated April 8, 2009 in order for you to present the facts and legal arguments from your perspective in response to the denial of access complaint filed against you in the above referenced complaint. The GRC is... Read more →

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: R118 Adopting Emergency Temporary Budget Appropriations R119 Appointment of Fire Official R120 For Brownsfield Development Area (BDA) Oversight Assistance to be Awarded to RT Environmental Services, Inc. R121 To Correct Billing Charges on Utility Records R122 To Return... Read more →

Gloucester City Employees picket Thursday night's City Council meeting over stalled contract talks. Employees and supporters packed the council chambers demanding action on union contracts. Also from Thursday's council agenda: Under New Business a) Mayor James proffering charges against Paul J. Kain, City Clerk - Insubordination, Failure to Perform Duties, Deliberate Delay or Restriction of Work Effort (additional charge) Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY-Camden County Prosecutor Warren W. Faulk and Gloucester City Police Chief Bill Crothers reported a police shooting that led to the death of a 28-year-old Gloucester City man. Carl Hurlock, of the 500 block of Dukewood Avenue, was shot multiple times in front of his home. Police responded to the residence about 6:15 p.m. Friday, April 17, for a report of a man with a knife. There they found Hurlock outside threatening to stab himself. Officers engaged in negotiations with Hurlock for approximately an hour, during which time Hurlock entered and exited his residence repeatedly. About 7 p.m. Hurlock... Read more →

Kimberly Glassman, Class of 2000 Kimberly Glassman graduated from Caldwell College in December 2008. Kimberly received her BA in English, certifications in Education and Special Education, and is a Caldwell College Scholar. She is currently teaching at Pemberton Twp. High School. Krista Glassman, Class of 2002 Krista is a junior at St. John’s University and received the Saint Thomas More Award for Forming Christian Conscious. Congratulation to both Saint Mary’s Graduates! Keep up the good work! Gail Corey Principal St. Mary Grammar School, Gloucester City Related: Category St. Mary School/Parish Read more →

By Step UP The Gloucester City Mustangs, Gloucester City Girls Softball, Gloucester City Soccer, Carmen Palmeiro Basketball League and Gloucester Little League rely on the efforts of volunteers. These organizations charge a fee to participate, and to a few people the fee charged may seem high, but when you investigate the cost to participate in other communities you have to wonder how Gloucester Athletics can be so reasonable. Look at your son or daughter’s uniform and you will see a name of a business or group on the front. It may be considered advertising to some people but how many... Read more →

The Camden County American Red Cross was the recipient of new stuffed animals that were collected by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Unit 72, Brooklawn. These stuffed toys will be distributed by Red Cross Disaster Se rvices Volunteers to children of families who are displaced by fires and other disasters in our county. Cheryl Dolson, Vice-President of the Auxiliary and her sister Rusty O’Hara, Chairperson for Children and Youth delivered the large box of toys to the Camden County Red Cross Emergency Services Director Rick Paul and learned that Rick’s Grandfather, the late PHOTO (l) Rick Paul, Cheryl Dolson and... Read more →

Dorothy Daley DALEY, Dorothy On April 12, 2009, Easter Sunday, Dorothy went home to the Lord. Age 86. Of Maple Shade. Survived by her cousins and devoted caregivers of the Palace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Dorothy has been a resident of Maple Shade since 1996. Graveside Service and Burial are private in Land of Canaan Cemetery, Elk Township. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Dorothy Daley. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: Read more →

By Bill Cleary I received a TIP/complaint the other day about the conditions of some of the Gloucester City Welcome Signs that greet visitors to our City. The individual wrote, “I was wondering if you could post a message about the GC Welcome Planters around our city. It would be nice if they were cleaned up. The one near the border of Brooklawn and Gloucester City on Broadway (above) is overgrown with weeds. The sign near the high school on Market Street (left) is also over run with weeds. The one off of Rt 42 at Market Street still has... Read more →

BELLMAWR NJ-I found an interesting book called Free Lunch http://www.amazon.com/Free-Lunch-Wealthiest-Themselves-Government/dp/1591841917 Bass Pro Shops is mentioned in the book as one of the companies that take advantage of towns eager for a big store to move in-- but often doesn’t pay for land or pay property taxs etc. I thought it was interesting because Bass Pro Shops is the anchor mentioned in the Bellmawr dump project, although I don’t think they have signed any paperwork last I heard. After enduring a year of dump trucks and water trucks in town, most residents will probably glad to see anything get built on... Read more →

The Gloucester City Earth Day Kids Fishing Derby will be held this Saturday from 8 to 12 at Martins Lake, Johnson Blvd. and Baynes Ave. This is the 9th year the Lakes Association has been running the event. You are invited to come out and enjoy the day. Photo: One of the participants from last year's derby (click to enlarge) The Gloucester City Earth Day Kids Fishing Derby will be held this Saturday from 8 to 12 at Martins Lake, Johnson Blvd. and Baynes Ave. This is the 9th year the Lakes Association has been running the event. You are... Read more →

By Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 20, 2009 - Thousands of people, young and old, gathered to honor five of the nine surviving Doolittle Raiders at the 67th Reunion in Columbia, S.C., April 16-18. On April 18, 1942, the Doolittle Raiders, led by then-Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle, became the first to bombard Japan following the attack on Pearl Harbor. "Early on, everybody thought leaving the flight deck of the carrier was the biggest challenge of the trip," retired Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, Doolittle's co-pilot, said. "As it turned out, it was the... Read more →

The 1964 Gloucester Catholic High School Parochial B State Champs. Coach Dick Talley, back row behind Coach Ray Ford, will be honored at a luncheon this coming Thursday at O'Donnell's Restaurant, 401 N. Broadway, Gloucester City. photo submitted by John Hayes The Gloucester Catholic High school Alumni Association is honoring former basketball Coach Dick Talley at a luncheon, April 23rd at Donnell’s Restaurant, 401 N. Broadway 11:30 AM. Talley helped to guide the 1964 Rams team to the Parochial B State Championship. All are invited; you need not be a graduate of Gloucester Catholic to attend. Please call Rams Alumni... Read more →

Courier-Post. His father, Francesco "Frank" Anello Sr., learned the trade after immigrating to New Jersey from southern Italy in 1902 at age 14. He opened his first barbershop in Harrison, then moved to Camden and finally to Gloucester. Frank Anello Jr. was born in January 1924, the same month his father opened shop in downtown Gloucester. He was one of six siblings -- four brothers and two sisters. His father trained all the boys to become barbers. Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Honoring his 30 years of volunteer service to the Gloucester City Little League and more than 25 years as a volunteer umpire, Little League International has selected Mr. Tony Eller of Brooklawn to umpire in the 2009 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. Tony is the first umpire from District 14 to earn this distinguished honor. He, along with 15 other umpires from around the world, will handle the umpiring chores for the entire Series from August 20 to 30. Many games will be aired on ESPN and ESPN2, with the championship game on ABC. The... Read more →

By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent Gloucester City Superintendent Paul Spaventa recognized several Gloucester High School achievers during last week’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Spaventa lauded the GHS Girls Basketball team for capturing the South Jersey Group 1 championship with a stunning 27-3 season. It the first South Jersey title in the team’s history. Spaventa also noted that Team point guard Erin MacAdams, who was the driving force behind the team’s triumphant year, received several accolades in her own right. The senior was named 2009 Courier-Post Player of the Year and the Al Carino Club Girls Basketball Player of the... Read more →

'Heavenly Father, We come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values. We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery. We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare. We have killed our unborn and called it choice. We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable. We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self esteem. We have abused power... Read more →

Cerry Hill, NJ – Bill Labbree, Jr., a Broker-Associate at Labbree Realty was nominated and pointed to the position of 2009 President-Elect at the April Executive Committee meeting of the Burlington Camden County Association of Realtors (BCCAR). In 2010, Labbree, Jr. will then serve as president of the organization for a one year term. Currently Labbree, Jr. is serving on the Budget, Legislative and Membership Committees of the BCCAR Board of Directors. He also previously served two years as the Chairman of the BCCAR Grievance Committee. Labbree, Jr. has also served on numerous other committees and focus groups of BCCAR... Read more →

By Bill Bates Mt. Ephraim News Correspondent Unofficial Votes Are In: The new three school board members are... Dominick Cipolone 330 Votes Michael Gaglianone 310 Votes Nicholas Salamone Jr. 286 Votes Tina DeVita-Meeser 256 Votes Kathryn Cain 212 Votes School Budget: Total Votes 554 Rough Including abs. ballots Yes = 111 No = 441 Read more →

Gloucester City Sail, Inc. Gloucester City Sail, Inc. (GCS) is a non-profit agency whose main mission is to serve the youth of the area through a maritime training program. The schooner "North Wind" will serve as the flagship for the city and will be utilized as an educational schoolship. Students from local schools will have the opportunity to learn about the maritime world, with educational and job opportunities. In addition, the students will learn teamwork, trust and respect for themselves, others and the environment. The GCS program will reach out to youth in the area, especially those less fortunate and... Read more →

(November 20, 1884 - December 19, 1968) was a leading American socialist, pacifist, and six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America . He was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1911. As a candidate for President of the U. S. , Norman Thomas said, in a 1944 epoch speech: "The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism. But, under the name of "liberalism", they will adopt every fragment of the socialist program, until one day America will be a socialist nation, without knowing how it happened." He went on to say: "I no longer need to run as... Read more →

In the April 9 issue of the Gloucester City News, Brooklawn Board of Education President Bruce Darrow asked that the members of the Board be congratulated for the hard work they performed in composing the school budget for the 2010-2011 school year, as they managed to produce a budget without raising school taxes for the eighth year in a row. I, also, congratulate the Board members for their hard work, but not for the budget they produced. Has it ever occurred to anyone on the board that there has been inflation since 2000? What $100 brought in the 2000-2001 school... Read more →

As St. Mary's Marks 150th Anniversary, Diocese Mulls Gloucester Catholic’s Fate Man Shot Dead During Standoff By A Gloucester City And A Haddon Township Police Officer Gloucester City Planning Board OKs Businessman’s Renovation To Former Celtic Tavern On South Broadway Environment Commission Proposes To Westville Council Plan For Community Bird And Butterfly Garden South Camden Theater Company Challenges Social Injustice And Proposed Methadone Clinic Near Gloucester City Related articles by Zemanta St. Mary Grammar School 150th Anniversary (gloucestercitynews.net) Gloucester City: Worksession Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of Gloucester City (gloucestercitynews.net) Gloucester City Police report Vehicle stolen on Sussex... Read more →

Michael A. Dunkirk Suddenly, on April 17, 2009. Age 57. Of Forest VA and formerly of Gloucester City. Michael was a resident of Gloucester City and graduate of 1970 Class of Gloucester City High School. He was Past President and Treasurer of Gloucester City Jaycees and involved with Carmen Palmiero Basketball as a Coach. He was a Former Gloucester City Councilman and former Gloucester City Volunteer Fireman. He was also a member of the Gloucester City Board of Health. Loving husband of Teresa M. Whittick Dunkirk. Beloved father of Kelly Dunkirk (Michael), Kimberly Dunkirk Naulty (Jamie,)Adrian Dunkirk (Kevin). Grandchildren Tyler,... Read more →

BROOKLAWN NJ-Some members of the Class of 1960 at the annual Gloucester City High School Alumni Social held this year on April 18th. The theme for the event A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock and Roll. Approximate number of people attending was around 150. Standing: Joe Senatore, Bill Tourtual, Barb Heney Middleton, John Hindsley, Barb Stephen, Harry Purnell, Irv Brown, Sitting: Phyllis Marcucci., Babe Tourtual, John Rowand, Charlotte Brown, and Doris Kramer. Missing from picture: Doris's hubby Bob, John Rowand's wife, Joyce, and John Hindsley's wife Joyce, who took the picture. Related Category Lions Alumni Read more →

One-day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't any more. No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more 'just one minute.' Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, or say 'I love you.' So while we have it, its best we love it, care for it, fix it when it is broken... Read more →

courierpost.com/girlzgames. No. 14 Gloucester Catholic had a thrilling 7-6 win over host Rancocas Valley in its second game on Saturday. That game was probably THE game of the day. In that contest, No. 19 RV led 6-0 in the sixth inning. That’s not a misprint. The Rams punched in seven big runs at the bottom of the inning, fueled by three big triples. Read more →

There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things 'in order,' she contacted her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes. She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in. Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her. 'There's one more... Read more →

Is there a magic cutoff period when offspring become accountable for their own actions? Is there a wonderful moment when parents can become detached spectators in the lives of their children and shrug, "It’s their life," and feel nothing? When I was in my twenties, I stood in a hospital corridor waiting for doctors to put a few stitches in my son's head. I asked, "When do you stop worrying?" The nurse said, "When they get out of the accident stage." My mother just smiled faintly and said nothing. When I was in my thirties, I sat on a little... Read more →