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CONNELLY Martin W. On July 4, 2009. Age 98. Lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 51 years to the late Kathryn E. Connelly (nee Wilgus). Loving father of Shirley (Harry) Fox of Gloucester City, Wayne Connelly of Blackwood, the late Judith Diehlman and the late Jerome Wilgus. Loving grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of 22 and great-great grandfather of 8. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Martin worked for Hinde & Dauche / WestVaco in Gloucester City for 36 years. He was a Boy Scout Leader for troop #165 for 30 years. Martin was also a member of the Patriotic Order of America Lodge of Camden County and the Rebecca Lodge. After retirement, Martin was a crossing guard for 25 years in Gloucester City. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Friday morning from 9 to 11 am at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth... Read more →

http://www.co.camden.nj.us/veterans/ The purpose of the Camden County Freedom Chronicles Project is to collect stories and experiences of America's war Veterans and those who served in support of these veterans. We request that family members, especially children and grandchildren, actively participate in this program. It is essential that we collect and preserve this information. These stories and experiences will be recorded and available for all to see and keep for all posterity. It is very important that we collect this "History" so that it is not lost for all time. James W. McNamee Sr., of Gloucester City, is one of many Camden County veterans with magnificent stories to tell that document the nation’s leadership in the battle for freedom throughout the world. His story is the first in a series of 15-minute videos sponsored by the Board of Freeholders through the Office of Veterans Affairs. Click Here to view his video.... Read more →

http://www.nj.com To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas is in the process of obtaining co-sponsors for his bill, HR 1207, to audit the Federal Reserve Board. Paul wants to find where our trillions of taxpayer dollars are being spent. In the Senate, Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., is doing the same thing. Currently, Paul reports 244 members of Congress have signed on to his measure, with more getting on board each day. In the Times' June 26 editorial, "W. Deptford still not fiscally fit," similar questions were posed regarding spending in West Deptford Township. A few years ago, developer NamWest Hospitality made a deal with the township to construct a hotel complex in the township-owned RiverWinds facility. NamWest gave the township a down payment of $5.9 million, with a balance to be paid upon completion of the project. The company is now bankrupt. Therefore, no hotel complex, and no payment... Read more →

Riversharks’ Ace to Report to Detroit’s AAA Affiliate POSTED: 7/6/2009 The Riversharks announced today that right handed pitcher Nate Bump has signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers organization. He will join Detroit’s AAA team, the Toledo Mud Hens, of the International League. He is slated to pitch on Tuesday against the Louisville Bats. “This is good news, and I haven’t been this excited in a really long time,” said Bump, whose 8 wins and 2.63 ERA were the best on Camden’s roster. “This is my opportunity, and I’ve got to make the most of it now that I’ve got it,” he added. Bump, a former first-round draft pick for the San Francisco Giants, is no stranger to AAA baseball, as he has had multiple stints with the Albuquerque Isotopes, an affiliate of the Florida Marlins. He has also found success at the major league level, pitching for Florida. Most... Read more →

JONES Richard R. On July 3, 2009. Age 53. Of Gloucester City Devoted son of the late Alfred Jones and Rosemary (nee Hassett). Loving brother of Dianna (Gary) Halasa, Linda (James) Davis, Rosemary “Missy” (Fred) Dunn, Wayne (Gwen) Franks, Michelle (late William) Mulligan, Frederick Jones, John Jones, the late Robert “Alfred” Kowski and the late Lisa Jones. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Richard worked 17 years for Aqua Products in Cinnaminson, NJ. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Thursday morning from 9 to 11 am at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 am at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City NJ. Cremation will be private. Memorial donations may be made to NBD 5k: 132 Oxford Place, Williamstown, NJ 08094, which benefits SIDS. Please write in memo:... Read more →

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 5, 2009 – Additional American troops in Afghanistan are making it possible to institute the new strategy in the country, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today. Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union program, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said Operation Khanjar, which means Strike of the Sword, will challenge the Taliban and al-Qaida in the Helmand River valley in southern Afghanistan. The area has been a terrorist safe haven and which has most of the opium poppy cultivation in the country. “This is really the most concentrated area for opium growing and we expect a significant combat challenge from the Taliban,” he said. About 4,000 Marines and 650 Afghan soldiers are conducting operations in the river valley. The fighting is going on in the area of Garmsir and Khan Neshin, Mullen said. In the past, the NATO-led... Read more →

While viewing nesting bald eagles is a thrilling experience, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials encourage caution because human disturbances can cause adult eagles to abandon their nests and young. Also, anyone charged with disturbing a bald eagle nest can be charged by federal and state wildlife officials. “Even though some eagles have built nests near urban and suburban settings, it remains critically important for people to stay a considerable distance away, preferably at least 1,000 feet,” said Brenda Peebles, Game Commission biologist aide, who recently was called to testify as an expert witness in a case involving the disturbance of a bald eagle nest in Springboro, Crawford County. “A landowner gave permission to another individual to cut down trees near a newly constructed bald eagle nest,” Peebles said. “This person then agreed to allow a second individual to cut the tops up for firewood. As this second person was cutting the... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA – The Associated Press is reporting that authorities have identified the man whose body was recovered from the Delaware River near the Talcony Palmyra Bridge on Saturday, July 4. The 43-year old is Hector Rosa of North Philadelphia. The search for Rosa’s nephew was suspended. They did not identify the boy, whose body was not found. Read more →

The Camden Riversharks defeated the Newark Bears this Independence Day by a final score of 10-6, in game three of their four game series. Riversharks’ starter Ryan DiPietro (1-2) pitched 5 strong innings, scattering 6 hits, allowing 2 runs, while striking out 4, for his first win of the season. The loss was charged to Newark’s Kyle Kobernus (1-1), who allowed 7 hits, 8 runs (2 earned) over 6 innings of work. With the outcome, the Riversharks climb to 30-35, while Newark drops to 33-33. With two outs already recorded in the 3rd inning, Riversharks’ starter Ryan DiPietro ran into some trouble. After surrendering a single to right fielder Jacque Jones, and a walk to designated hitter Carl Everett. First baseman Brandon Buckman stepped to the plate and hit a frozen rope up the middle, scoring Jones for the early 1-0 lead. The Riversharks answered right back in the bottom... Read more →

For congestion relief, take one (or more) daily: Region also needs rail I am proud to support the Delaware River Port Authority's plan to expand rail service through southern New Jersey. At a time when traffic congestion is at its highest, pollution remains problematic, population increases are certain and the options for public transit are scarce, this plan offers the vision for the future. Just imagine what it would be like to leave your home in Pitman or Glassboro, walk to the nearby train station and travel along a light-rail line to towns such as Woodbury or Woodbury Heights. Imagine the amount of stress being lifted off your shoulders because, instead of battling frustrating traffic every morning on Routes 42 and 55, you now ride bus rapid transit into Center City Philadelphia. continue to read Read more →

Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. Tanabata Star festival is celebrated on July 7.According to the tale of Tanabata, once upon a time, there was a princess named Orihime (Weaving Princess).She was the daughter of Tenkou (Sky King) and wove beautiful cloth along the banks of the Amanogawa (River of Heaven: The Milky Way) As her father loved her cloth, she worked hard every day weaving. But she was unhappy because her work prevented her from meeting anybody and falling in love. Tenkou, who felt sorry for his daughter, arranged for her to meet Hikoboshi (Cow Herder Star), upon meeting the two fell in love instantly and got married shortly after. But open marriage, Orihime stopped weaving cloth for Tenkou while Hikoboshi allowed his cows to stray all over the heavens. Distressed by the misconduct of the two, Tenkou separated Orihime and Hikoboshi, placing the Amanogawa River between them. Brokenhearted... Read more →

The first half of the 2009 Atlantic League season will come to an end on Thursday, July 9th, and the Sharks will need a strong push to earn an automatic playoff berth, as they did last season. Just as a reminder, the Atlantic League plays a split season format in which the first half and second half winners of each division automatically qualify for the playoffs at the end of the season. They will play each other in a best of three Divisional Series. The same applies for the winners of the second half of the season. In the event a club should win the division in both halves of the season, their opponent will be the club, regardless of division, that has achieved the best overall record for the entire season. Read more →

HARRISBURG – With full implementation of the Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS), Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today reminded hunters that county treasurers will begin accepting antlerless deer license applications three weeks earlier than in past years. Applications from resident hunters will be accepted by county treasurers starting Monday, July 13; nonresidents on Monday, July 27. For the 2009-10 license year, antlerless deer license fees are the same as they have been since 1999. However, there is a 70-cent transaction fee attached to the purchase of each license and permit, which is paid directly to Automated License Systems, the Nashville-based company that runs PALS. This transaction fee, which already applies to each Pennsylvania fishing license and permit sold by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission through PALS, means that residents will need to write checks made payable to “County Treasurer” for $6.70, and nonresidents for $26.70. By... Read more →

Gloucester City Mayor and Council are looking for citizens interested in participating as a member of an advisory committee that is being set up, to review, investigate and make recommendations related to the proposed DRPA Light Rail Train Line. “This project is in it's initial phases of development as it relates to safety and Station location and we feel it is most important that the citizenry has a voice as it relates to these important issues,” said Mayor Bill James. Anyone interested can contact the mayor directly at 856-229-2043 or by stopping by the UEZ/Community Development Office and seeing Howard Clark. source press release category City of Gloucester City Related articles by Zemanta Camden-Glassboro line a priority despite no federal aid (philly.com) Gloucester City on Hand to Welcome Gov. Corzine (gloucestercitynews.net) Gloucester City family fears rail line (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

On July 2, 2009. Age 69. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of Mildred (nee Sutherland). Loving father of William R. (Lisa) Kraft, Jr. of Westville, Robert (Sherry) Kraft of Blackwood and Mark (Joyce) Kraft of Cherry Hill. Devoted brother of Christian M. (Patricia) Kraft of Brooklawn and Roy A. (Linda) Kraft of Gloucester City. Loving grandfather of 9. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday morning from 9 to 11 am at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Baptist service 11 am in the funeral home officiated by Pastor John Hill of First Baptist Church in Gloucester City. Burial Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken. Memorial Donations may be made to American Cancer Society Memorial Processing Center: P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007. Please write in memo: William R. Kraft. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of William R. Kraft. Funeral... Read more →

GRADZKI, Mary Ann T. On June 26, 2009 of Gloucester Heights, formerly of Brooklyn, NY. Age 67. Beloved mother of Michael. Loving niece of Isabelle Ruth and Tony Ruth. Dear daughter of the late Michael and Helen Gradzki. No good byes until we meet again. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 2 pm at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial Service 2 pm Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mary Ann's name to American Cancer Society 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Expressions of sympathy may be emailed to [email protected]. Read more →

FLEGLER, Lois C. On June 30, 2009, (nee Marshall) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 51. She is the beloved wife of Donald A. Flegler and loving mother of Jeffrey Flegler. She is also the dear sister of Charles and Rhea Marshall, Sharon Quick and Nancy Bloom. Lois' Funeral Services are private at the request of her family and have been entrusted to ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. www.etheringtonfh.com Read more →

NJ.com. The field includes Del Val squads from Bellmawr, Glendora and Southern Cape, independent teams Egg Harbor Township and the South Jersey Bulldogs, as well as Legion squads from East Brunswick and Smithfield, Utah. Read more →

By Bill Cleary CHEER-To Gloucester City Little League 8 year- old- All-Stars. The team came in 3rd place out of 16 teams in their recent tournament. And a big thanks to all the coaches, especially Scott Torgen who is always so kind to the boys. CHEER- To the devoted officers of the Gloucester City Police Department who volunteer at the PAL, (Brown & Somerset Sts.) particularly Ken Eller, Bill Lessig, and Joe Hopkins. PAL is a fabulous facility that benefits many of our citizens. JEER: To those who do not take a few moments each day to sweep their sidewalks, pull weeds from in front of their house, or use a trashcan to dispose of waste. CHEER- Dr. Jim Doster writes, “I just attended the 3rd grade graduation ceremonies at Cold Springs School at the invitation of Miss Kaitlyn Parkhill, and WOW!!! The students put on a great program. Principal... Read more →

By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 1, 2009 - Servicemembers' long-term rehabilitation shouldn't keep them, or their family members, bound to the hospital grounds, and the Yellow Ribbon Fund is working to make sure that doesn't happen. Roseanna Smith was the 1,000th renter through the Yellow Ribbon Fund's car rental program. Her son, Army Pfc. Craig Smith, has been recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center after losing a leg while serving in Iraq. Photo courtesy of Yellow Ribbon Fund Founded in 2005, the organization was created to assist injured servicemembers and their families while they recuperate at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center here and the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. Toward that goal, it offers several programs for recovering servicemembers, including a mentor/intern program in which they can learn job skills from a local company. "The Yellow Ribbon Fund is the only... Read more →

By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent The Gloucester City Board of Education (BOE) last week accepted the resignation of member Raymond Coxe. Coxe said he and his wife are moving to a new home outside of Gloucester City, and would therefore be forced to give up his seat on the Board. Since joining the Board in April of 2006, Coxe has served as chairman and assistant chairman on several committees, and was elected by his fellow board members to serve as vice-president in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The Board also approved the retirement of George Henry, Principal of the Highland Park Program for Success and the Adult School. Henry joined the district in July of 2000. “He has certainly touched the lives of many people in this district, including me,” Superintendent Paul Spaventa said. Spaventa also recognized the accomplishments of the following graduating seniors, who received “Best of the Class” awards:... Read more →

By Sara Martino NEWS Correspondent BROOKLAWN NJ-The improvements at the Community Circle Project at Bergen Street have been started, and may be partially completed before the Fourth of July celebration there. Scott Smith, of Kei Associates, told Brooklawn Borough Council that curbing should be almost installed and trenches will be filled prior to the holiday. During the meeting, Council members said they wanted the area to be safe. Borough Clerk Barbara Lewis reminded the governing body that the Brooklawn United Methodist Church Bible School classes will be held in the firehouse, as well as in the church, and thought it better to wait for the work to proceed. “The most hazardous situation is in the curb forming, and by the Fourth the forms should be filled,” the engineer said. Smith also said the stream bank project is ready to begin and a permit for soil conservation is in the works... Read more →

By Chris Concannon NEWS Correspondent BELLMAWR NJ-Hundreds of parents and family members filled the Bell Oaks All-Purpose Room to capacity for the annual Eighth Grade Commencement June 16. As the nervous but excited graduates filed in to the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance,” the standing room only crowd smiled and snapped scores of photographs. After the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem, Graduate Patrick Sheehan gave the opening address. Superintendent Annette Castiglione then certified that the entire graduating class of 129 had met all the criteria to be conferred their diplomas, and move on to High School. Following her remarks, Bell Oaks Principal Anthony Farinelli thanked the staff and introduced the Board of Education (BOE), along with senior faculty and staff. Whereas everyone who was introduced was applauded, Eighth Grade teachers Edward Beail and Kurt Skibbe drew the loudest and most raucous cheers from the graduates. Following introductions, Ms. Castiglione, along... Read more →

The last thing the State of New Jersey needs is more money going down the drain. Residents of New Jersey have a few questions that won’t be able to be answered easily. Will the proposed light rail line alleviate any congestion on Route 42 and 55? Is the Camden to Trenton light rail line that was installed in the mid-90’s and known as “a waste of time and tax dollars” out of the red yet or is it still being subsidized by tax payer’s dollars? Why did the Governor, the head of the DRPA and various other officials take it upon themselves to bypass the voters again on such an important project? What do the residents have to do to protect themselves and get their voices heard regarding this important project? Joanne Howey, Gloucester City Read more →

http://www.nj.com PATCO-type rail a much better fit A mass-transit study conducted for the Delaware River Port Authority by STV Inc., and completed in October 2005, stated the following: "... A new PATCO (electrified high-speed-line-style train) service from Glassboro to center city Philadelphia has a potential of 20,700-31,000 daily passengers. Diesel Light Rail, similar to the (Camden-to-Trenton) River LINE has a technology that operates on exclusive guide ways or in the street, but could not merge with the PATCO high speed line to access center city Philadelphia (directly) due to performance inequalities and electric-only operation within Camden and Philadelphia travel structures." The conclusion was that diesel light rail could be operated along the same Conrail track route as PATCO-style service. However, public input dictated a need for a system with minimal at-grade crossings and a direct connection to Philadelphia. As a result, the 2005 study found that the PATCO-type service met... Read more →

By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent The Gloucester City Planning Board approved a motion last week recommending that Mayor and Council adopt the proposed Housing Element and fair share plan prepared by planner Shirley Bishop in accordance with the NJ Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) guidelines. COAH is the state agency designated to set the standards and insure that municipalities are meeting their obligations to offer fair, affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income families. Bishop told Board members that Gloucester City is in good shape to meet COAH requirements, as it has a credit of 90 shares which more than covers its obligation, as determined by COAH. The Board also approved three applications for building improvements in the Historic District. The Gloucester City Historical Museum, 34 N. King St., requested permission to replace their existing sign. An emergency roof repair was authorized for the former Coast Guard base, 101... Read more →

DoD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Terry J. Lynch, 22, of Shepherd, Mont., died June 29 in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Category American Hero Read more →