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Men's Basketball Wins Seventh Straight; Ducks Down Kean in OT, 77-71Files associated with this release: Box Score vs. Kean - December 30, 2009 HOBOKEN, N.J. (December 30, 2009) – The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s basketball team won its seventh-straight game on Wednesday night at the Canavan Arena in Hoboken, N.J. as the Ducks defeated Kean University, 77-71, in overtime. Stevens was able to overcome a 35-foot game-tying buzzer-beater from senior guard Vinnie Darpino (Colonia, N.J.) and outscored the Cougars 8-2 in the extra period en route to the victory. Senior guard George Greco led four Ducks in double figures with 17 points.. After several empty possessions for both squads in overtime, Darpino put the Cougars (3-7) up 71-69 after converting a pair of free throws. Those two points would be Kean’s only two in extra time as the Ducks rang off the final eight points of the game. On... Read more →

Swidowski Leads Holy Family University Men’s Basketball in 76-55 Loss (12/29/2009) PHILADELPHIA – Forward Justin Swidowski (so. Cinnaminson, N.J./Holy Cross) recorded 22 points and 11 rebounds, both game highs, in a losing effort as the Holy Family University men’s basketball team fell to Stonehill, 76-55, in a non-conference game on Tuesday afternoon at the Campus Center. The Tigers came out of the gates fighting, keeping the game close in the opening 10:44. Swidowski scored 10 points, while guard Taylor Papion (fr. Lafayette, La./Tuerlings Catholic) had five of his career-best eight points during the opening stretch, which had Holy Family (0-9) down by just three (20-17). Stonehill (8-2) pulled away by going on a 20-2 run in the final 9:16 of the half to take a 40-19 lead at halftime. Guard Brian Hamor led the Skyhawks with eight of his 14 points during the run. Forwards Patrick Lee and Mike Kernan... Read more →

Derek J. Drach, National Park, NJ on December 28, 2009, aged 30 years. Derek will be remembered as an outgoing man, who loved spending time with his family and friends. A Graduate of the University of Tennessee, Derek received his bachelor's degree in Psychology. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Lambda Chapter. Marching and playing the sax for the Greater Kensington String Band and cheering on Tennessee or New Orleans Saints football games, and playing soccer was some of Derek's favorite things in life. Beloved son of Joseph Drach, Jr and the late Mary Ellen (nee Stanton) Dear brother of Joseph (Diane), Kelly, Rick (Colleen) and Dave (Wilma) Loving uncle of 9 & great uncle to 5. Viewing Monday 6:30 PM - 9 PM & Tuesday 9 AM- 10 AM in the McGuinness Funeral Home, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury. Funeral service Tuesday 10 AM in the funeral... Read more →

Rutgers Women's Basketball Travels to George Washington For Wednesday Contest Scarlet Knights look for fifth-straight win against the Colonials Posted on 12/29/2009 12:10:01 PM WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rutgers women’s basketball heads to the nation’s capital to take on George Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 30 at the Charles E. Smith Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on the Rutgers Radio Network, WCTC 1450 AM in New Brunswick with Ed Cohen providing the commentary. In addition, WRSU will call the game on 88.7 FM. Wednesday’s contest marks the 14th in the first two calendar months for the Scarlet Knights – the most in RU women’s basketball history. Rutgers leads the all-time series with George Washington, 28-8, holding a 9-5 road record and winning the last four contests. Last season, the Scarlet Knights upended the Colonials, 57-47, at the Louis Brown Athletic Center. RU played GW twice... Read more →

Surrounded by his loving family, on December 28, 2009. Age 90. Of Woodbury Hts. Formerly of Gloucester City. Devoted and loving husband of 62 years to Mary E. (nee Cooney). Loving Father of John (Peggy) Jablonowski, Patricia (John) Wilson, Maryellen (Michael) Kidd and Lisa (John) Orsino. Loving grandfather of Michael Jablonowski, Amy Petrillo, John and Alicia Wilson, Dana, Karen and Michael Kidd, Daniel, Nicholas and Joshua Orsino. Loving great-grandfather of Sara, Molly, Emily, Dominic, Jack, Ashley, Alex and Jacob. Henry proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Townsend C. Young VFW Post # 3620 in Gloucester City. He was employed over 40 years for Food Fair in Philadelphia. After retirement, Henry drove a bus for special needs children for St. John of God School in Westville Grove and was a crossing guard in Gloucester City. Henry enjoyed his... Read more →

By Sara Martino NEWS Correspondent “Gloucester City has the greatest luck. Most of the time we have peace and no havoc. We as people don’t recognize how great we got it.” By Kaitlyn Gurcik. Parents and family members at last week’s City Council meeting watched as Mayor William James and Councilman Bruce Parry presented proclamations to the student Art and Poetry Contest winners. Gloucester City sponsored the contest for grades 1-12, and students expressed their thoughts about their town. Celebration Committee organizers included Councilmen Bruce Parry and Nick Marchese, and Councilwoman Kellie Ferry. . Kaitlyn Gurcik, ninth grade, and Sienna Gruff, seventh grade, were the Poetry Contest winners. The art contest winners were: first grade, Raymond Ennis; second grade, Adele Robinson; third grade, Symphany Wiley; fourth grade, Julia Moore; fifth grade, Jacelynn Duranceau, and sixth grade, Francesca Pollander and Andrew Morris. Winner of seventh grade was Angelina Nuzzi; eighth grade,... Read more →

We all should realize that taxes are a must and death is a certainty. With death there are details that require attention; these are one’s final arrangements. This obligation falls to the immediate family. These final arrangements do not have to be an emotional or financial burden placed upon the shoulders of our loved ones during their time of need. Let’s face facts, a decedent is at rest. However, life goes on, and these obligations must be addressed. The professional and devoted staff at McCann-Healey has helped me take charge of the reality of passing. Recently, my children and I spent an important and meaningful afternoon together. We met with the McCann-Healey staff to prepare and prepay my final arrangements. I explained I wasn’t sick, nor did I have a premonition of impending doom, but I had just attended the funeral of a dear friend and witnessed the burdens and... Read more →

The Delaware River Port Authority Board of Commissioners today took further action to terminate the use of swap agreements. The Board announced it would not approve any future debt-related swap agreements. The Board also directed that staff evaluate existing swap agreements and make recommendations to the Board regarding options for terminating the Authority’s current swap agreements. PHOTO BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE Today’s Board action will minimize the negative impact of swaps on the Authority’s debt portfolio and protect the Authority from entering into alternative investments in the future. “We recognize the serious financial impact that swaps have had and could continue to have on the Authority,” said John H. Estey, DRPA Chairman. “Today’s vote indicates our clear direction that we will do whatever is economically feasible to remove swaps from our portfolio.” The Delaware River Port Authority is a regional transportation agency. DRPA owns and operates the Benjamin Franklin, Walt Whitman,... Read more →

Source 12/24/09 Gloucester City News DELLA B. AULETTO A Funeral Mass was held at Saint Agnes Church, Blackwood, for Della B. Auletto, (nee Scarpinato), 90, of Gloucester Township, formerly of Mount Ephraim, who died December 10, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Auletto. Devoted mother of Anna Marino (Joseph) and Daniel (Maureen). Loving grandmother of Anthony (Becky), Nicholas (Jill) and Daniel Marino and Danielle Hennessey (John), Renee Byrd (George) and Nicole Auletto. Dear great grandmother of Evan, Luke, Giada, Desiree, Brittanee, Johnny, Danny, Georgia, and Jaidyn Renee. Also survived by her sister Paula Roddy and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Entombment was in Calvary Mausoleum. Interment private. CHERIE L. JACURAK Funeral Services were held for Cherie L. Jacurak, (nee Mowery), of Bellmawr, formerly of Philadelphia, who died December 12, 2009. Cherie worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Bellmawr for over 15 years. She will... Read more →

The Gloucester City News Year In Review, Part 1 Planning Board Chairman Dan Spencer Jr. Steps Down To Take Seat On Gloucester City Council Mount Ephraim Schools Will Host Student Teachers From Three Universities Bellmawr’s Christmas In The Park A Success Bellmawr School Board Honors Students For Participating In Locks Of Love Related articles by Zemanta Wanted Your Cheers and Jeers (gloucestercitynews.net) Made in Gloucester City: The way out of our Financial Crisis (gloucestercitynews.net) TIPS AND SNIPPETS: Medicare Cuts, ABBOTT Districts, Rams, Girl Scouts, Speak Up, Help St. Mary (gloucestercitynews.net) Daily Newspaper Gives Some Ink to Municipal Clerk Being Fired (gloucestercitynews.net) Bill Sutherland, former Gloucester City Firefighter, Brooklawn Police Officer, American Legion Commander (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatality: Name: Clair Melvin Pierce, age 68 Rank: Firefighter Date of Death: 12/26/2009 Fire Department: Wellsboro Fire Department Address: PO Box 81, 21 Pearl ST, Wellsboro, PA 16901 Fire Department Chief: Lonnie W. Campbell Fire Department Website: http://www.wellsborofire.com/ Incident Description: Firefighter Pierce passed away at home after responding to a series of EMS and fire calls. The cause and nature of Firefighter Pierce’s fatal injury are still to be reported. Funeral Arrangements: Friends and family are invited to Clair's Life Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. There will be a viewing for fire service personnel at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with... Read more →

Saturday, December 26, 2009 By Tom Tancredo If you think the Obama administration doesn't need help in dreaming up new schemes to reinterpret the Constitution and add new restrictions on our freedom, think again. Arms-control bureaucrats at the United Nations and dozens of allied NGOs (that's non-governmental organizations in non-bureaucratic lingo) have been busy for two decades talking and negotiating among themselves to produce an international treaty regulating the sale of small arms. A U.N. resolution adopted in October calls upon member nations to negotiate the matter and finish writing a treaty by 2012. The United States voted for the resolution, which was adopted almost unanimously. President Bush, for all his mistakes and miscalculations, never allowed his U.N. representatives to participate in such negotiations. But Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reversed course and agreed to join the negotiations. Secretary of State Clinton announced in October that the U.S.... Read more →

Francis V. Molloy, Sr., of West Deptford, died on December 23, 2009 at the age of 74. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Fran graduated from West Catholic High School for Boys. Fran was a very passionate man who strived to make those around him the very best they could be. Frank; as he was known to his co workers gave 30 years of service to Texaco/Coastal Eagle Point Refinery. He retired from there in1999. Fran has resided in the West Deptford community for more than 40 years. During that time he has raised four sons and a daughter. He coached Youth Athletics in Football and Baseball from 1969 to 74 where he led several teams to the All Star Tournaments. Fran was also an insatiable fan of Philadelphia Sports Teams and lately enjoyed cheering on the Fightin' Phillies in their two recent runs in the Fall Classic. Recently, Fran enjoyed... Read more →

Related Category Pets are the Best With the holiday season upon us, many pets will receive gifts such as pet treats and toys including chew toys. Each year FDA receives a small number of reports of adverse events associated with pet treats. Pet owners should be aware that occasionally, pet treats and chew toys may cause choking or blockage problems for their pets and may want to monitor their pets for signs of potential problems. Photo Riley Woods Pet treats that are meant to be consumed are most digestible (edible) when chewed into small pieces. It may be harder for your pet to digest larger pieces, and this can pose serious health consequences especially in small dogs. Through chewing, pet treats and toys may become broken into pieces that may become lodged in your pet’s airway or gastrointestinal tract. The sign(s) that your pet exhibits may help your veterinarian determine... Read more →

Pet Tip of the Week By Dawn Watson Related Category Pets are the Best The presents are all opened and that one ‘special’ gift, the one that the kids all cried, begged, and petitioned for, is sleeping angelically underneath the tree. Yep, you broke down and got a puppy. Ah, sweet peace. The perfect gift. Kids are happy, life is good. Photo Darby Tussey But wait! What’s that on the bottom of my slipper?! Eewww! And, hey! What happened to the leg of the coffee table? Why, it looks like it’s been chewed! Now Baby Fido has to be walked and the kids are upstairs playing with their Wii… (you get where this is going, right?) It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a family to raise a dog, folks. If you, as an adult, have made the commitment to adopt a dog make sure your... Read more →

Vic Chesnutt via last.fm The Daily Beast Singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt is dead at 45 after an overdose of prescription muscle relaxants, the Los Angeles Times reports. Chesnutt was paralyzed in a car accident in 1983 and despite being confined to a wheelchair and having only limited use of his arms, he fashioned a career as a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and guitarist after being discovered by REM singer Michael Stipe in the late 1980s. Chesnutt struggled with his health problems, however, and was frustrated by difficulties maintaining adequate health insurance and paying off his extensive medical bills. In 1996, a number of A-list bands, including the Smashing Pumpkins, REM, and Hootie and the Blowfish released a tribute album featuring Chesnutt's songs in order to raise money for other uninsured musicians. Read it at Los Angeles Times via www.thedailybeast.com Related articles by Zemanta Paraplegic singer Vic Chesnutt in a coma (network.nationalpost.com)... Read more →

William John Sutherland Funeral services were held at the Budd Funeral Home, Woodbury for John Sutherland, age 71 who died on December 15, 2009 after a courageous battle. Born in Haddonfield, he was raised in Gloucester City, NJ and attended Gloucester City High School. He formerly lived in Pitman and West Deptford and has lived in Westville for the past 8 years. He served in the US Army and the National Guard with a combined 17 years of service. Bill began his career with the Brooklawn Police Department, he worked for the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department and for Conrail as a Police Officer for 20 years. He was an Exempt Fire Fighter and former member of Gloucester City Fire Co, Pitman Fire Patrol and Pitman Fire Co. #1. Bill served as the former Commander of American Legion Post 100 and former Commander of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was also... Read more →

Two women were sitting next to each other at a bar. After a while one looks at the other and says, 'I can't help but think, from listening to you, that you're from Newfoundland. The other woman responds proudly, 'Yes, I sure am!' The first one says, 'So am I! And where about in Newfoundland are ya from? The other woman answers, 'I'm from St.John's , I am.' The first one responds, 'So, am I!! And what street did you live in Newfoundland ?' The other woman says, 'A lovely little area it was in the west end. I lived on Warbury Street in the old central part of town.' The first one says, 'Faith and it's a small world. So did I! So did I! And what school did ya go to?' The other woman answers, 'Well now, I went to Holy Heart of Mary, of course.' The first... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia - NJ.com "When I was 10 years old, I used to hear them as my grandfather and I sat on the front porch on a glider, one of those big old metal porch swings," said Joe Matter, 59, who grew up hunting quail in the Thorofare section of Gloucester County. "Those were the days of hunting with side-by-sides (shotguns) and Woolrich shirts. We also had more than just a few dogs underfoot. It was nothing to kick up 20 to 50 coveys of quail in a day, with 20 to 25 birds in each covey." Matter, a resident of Gloucester City, said these days when he walks through the fields he's lucky to kick up one flapping, fluttering covey of a half-dozen quail. Although the bobwhite faces extinction throughout the eastern and southeastern United States, the state Division of Fish and Wildlife released a report this month... Read more →

"Among the many gifts that we buy and receive, let us not forget the true gift: To give each other something of ourselves, to give each other something of our time, to open our time to God. In this way Anxiety disappears, Joy is born, and the Feast is created. During the festive meals of these days, let us remember the Lord's words: "When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite those who will invite you in return, but invite those whom no one invited and who are able to invite you. Luke 14:12-14. Also this means: when you give gifts for Christmas, do not give only to those who will give to you in return, but give to those who receive from no one and who cannot give you anything back."An excerpt from the Christmas Midnight Mass Homily, given by Pope Benedict XVI December 2006 May... Read more →

Brendan Marrocco wanted to join the Army long before he enlisted in January 2008. His reservation was waiting until he was 21: “I didn’t think I had the ability,” he says. Related Content Part 1: The Reunion Part II: Ambush at Bayji Part III: The Easter Phone Call Part IV: A New Man Video: US soldier recovers after losing all four limbs Friends and family say the Staten Island, N.Y., native – once a model of laid-back behavior and an attitude of just getting by – found his calling as a soldier. “He loves the Army,” says Lt. Rich Kilcoyne, Brendan’s platoon leader. “He is smart and mature. He’s an excellent soldier.” He was moving up. And the drive the Army fueled within Brendan was magnified after a roadside bomb attack in northern Iraq claimed his arms and legs and damaged his left eye. He continues to exhibit that drive... Read more →

At the end of the month, more than 100 commercial kennels will be forced to close leaving many dogs out in the cold. While area shelters will take many of the dogs, space is extremely limited and some may need to be turned away. That means a whole lot of pups are in need of homes. ”We had 21 one day and nine another day," humane police officer Janine Choplick of Pottstown, Pa.'s Hillside SPCA told the Morning Call. "I think every shelter is scrambling right now, knowing there are going to be closings." continue to read via www.nbcphiladelphia.com Read more →

RELATED CATEGORY HUNTING AND FISHING By Gary Devine This Kansas Whitetail Monster Buck has 18 points and the gross score is 175 Boone and Crocket. My youngest brother Joseph bagged this monster in Kansas near the Missouri border. Joe also bagged a 11 point monster buck in Saskatchewan Canada and another 11 point buck in Iowa with a muzzleloader. Three different plane flights, with three different 2009 fall hunting trips, with a week break in between each, and three monster bucks at the taxidermist. Joe will run out of wall space soon with all the trophy monster mounted heads. Five years ago he bagged a Monster Mule Deer that had seventeen points, with a 35 inch rack spread and the gross Boone and Crocket Score of 212. If you would like to see Joe's monster mule deer you can Google Winterhawk Outfitters in Eagle, Colorado. Go to the photo section.... Read more →

DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON REMEMBER... Alcohol does not make you FAT… it makes you LEAN... against tables, chairs, walls, floors and ugly people... Thanks WL Related category chuckles Read more →

RELATED CATEGORY ST.MARYS GRAMMAR/PARISH by Jen A. Miller The Forsatz children, one in first grade and one in pre-K, are not having exactly the same experience as their mom. That’s because her elementary school, St. Paul’s in Clifton, and her high school, Newman Prep in Wayne, no longer exist. Nor do Pope John II School in Clifton, St. Christopher’s in Parsippany, Blessed Sacrament in Margate, St. Bridget in Glassboro, St. Aedan School in Jersey City, All Saints School in Burlington, Blessed Sacrament in Newark, Holy Assumption School in Roebling, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Highlands. Since 2001, 97 of New Jersey’s Catholic schools have closed—282 since 1971, according to the National Catholic Educational Association. Total enrollment has dropped from 275,012 students in 609 Catholic schools in 1971 to 106,797 in 327 schools today. While declining enrollment is a critical issue for the Church, it is also a... Read more →

Press Release HAPPY NEW YEAR! JANUARY 4th – School Reopens 5th - PTO Meeting 7 PM Mary Bray Media Center 7th - PTO Burger King Cashola 11th – B.O.E. Meeting 7:30 R. W. Kershaw Media Center 12th – Special Ed. Parent Advisory Mtg. 6:30 Mary Bray Media Center 18th – Schools Closed – Martin Luther King Day 22nd – Second Marking Period Ends 29th - Report Cards Issued Kershaw School Midterm Schedule Gr. 5, 6, 7, & 8: Tuesday – 1/12/10 Wednesday – 1/13/10 Thursday – 1/14/10 5th Gr. –Soc. Studies 5th Gr. – Language 5th Gr. – Science 6th Gr. – Math 6th Gr. – Science 6th Gr. – Language 7th Gr. –Language 7th Gr. – Soc. Studies 7th Gr. – Math 8th Gr. – Science 8th Gr. – Math 8th Gr. – Soc. Studies Friday – 1/15/10 5th Gr. – Math 6th Gr. – Soc. Studies 7th Gr.... Read more →

MEMORIES FROM THE PAST(CNBNews.net)--The Gloucester City Pond Gang poses for a photo taken in the 1950's at Martins Lake, Brown Street and Sparks Avenue. The "Rough & Ready" guys are (bottom) from left, Jungle Murphy, Pete Coppolla, Bob Grub, Beaver, Butch Shaffer, Jake Burkardt, Bill "Wibby" Yeager, Frank "Reds" Grandizio, Jim Clements, Stanley Schellcroft. Do you have a photo to share? Send it to [email protected] Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Press release December 23, 2009 HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett said today that his office is conducting a legal analysis of the constitutionality of the provision granting Nebraska a permanent exemption from paying Medicaid expenses that all other states, including Pennsylvania, are required to pay. Corbett said that Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson secured this special provision for Nebraska in exchange for his support of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act. Corbett said, "The result of the Nelson amendment, which the media has dubbed 'The Nebraska Compromise,' could have dire financial consequences for Pennsylvania taxpayers, forcing them to help offset the cost of Nebraska's Medicaid recipients. "Medicaid expenses for Pennsylvania total approximately $15 billion per year and the Nelson amendment raises serious constitutional questions about imposing federal costs and mandates that treat one state differently from all the others. The issue of equity and tax fairness... Read more →

I just wanted to wish you and all your family a Blessed Christmas and a prosperous, happy and healthy New Year. I don’t remember how I found your ClearysNotebook site, but I am so glad I did. I grew up in Mt. Ephraim (1951 til 1976) and love to read about the area and keep up with it. It brings back lots of nice memories for me. Thank you so much for all the work you do to keep people in touch with their hometowns. Again, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Very sincerely, Patricia Rainey Junkins Read more →

Alex Marrocco hung up on the first person who called his phone at about noon, Easter Sunday. He thought it was a telemarketer. Thirty seconds later, it rang again. On the other end was a U.S. Army major from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. “I’m sorry to tell you, Brendan has been involved in an explosion,” the major said when Alex demanded to know what happened to his son. “He lost his legs. He lost both his arms.” The elder Marrocco’s knees buckled, and he dropped to the kitchen floor of his Staten Island, N.Y., home. When Mike Marrocco – Brendan’s brother – heard his father scream, he ran downstairs and grabbed the phone. The Army representative repeated the news. “I kept it together until I realized what had happened,” Mike says. Brendan’s mother was attending Easter Mass when the Army first tried to reach her. She listened to the voicemail as... Read more →

On December 21, 2009. Age 81. Of Haddon Township. Formerly of Barrington for over 50 years. Devoted and loving husband of 49 years to Virginia A. (nee Marnie) Loving father of Mark (Margaret) Harris and Karen (William) Hosey. Loving grandfather of Brian, Scott and Kathryn Harris and Lauren and Katelyn Hosey. Dear brother of Jean Hoffman. Jim was raised in Oaklyn and graduated from Collingswood High School. He proudly served our Country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jim retired after 36 years as an accountant for Sun Oil Company in Philadelphia. After retirement, he worked as a funeral assistant for the Holl-Rodenbeck Livery Company, servicing many local funeral homes in South Jersey and the Philadelphia area. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday morning from 9 to 11 am at Barrington’s First Presbyterian Church: 401 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ 08007. Funeral... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia The NJDEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife has decided that pheasants will be stocked for Thursday, December 24 on central and southern region Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The 1,160 pheasants that were not stocked for December 22 on central and southern region WMAs will be evenly distributed amongst the last 3 stocking days in those regions for December 24, 29 and 31. The pheasant stocking allocations for northern region WMAs remain as originally scheduled for December 24, 29 and 31. Progress on the road and parking area snow clearing in the southern and central regions will be sufficient to stock pheasants and to provide vehicle access for hunters on December 24. However, hunters should be prepared for difficult hunting conditions due to snow cover in excess of 20 inches on some WMAs. A decision has also been made to stock bobwhite quail on Greenwood and Peaslee WMAs... Read more →

December 22, 2009 Dear Senator: Your recent vote on the healthcare bill will go down in history. In fact, all sixty of you will go down in historical fashion. You will lose re‐election bids. You will become the scourge of freedom loving Americans across the nation. In the long‐run, history will anoint you as villains that attempted to sack free enterprise in America and doomed your own constituents to substandard healthcare at premium cost. All under the guise of putting a few people that do not have coverage on insurance, you have created an untenable entitlement. It will do the precise opposite of what you have projected. Costs will increase. People will not be covered. Many will opt‐out and drop out by choice in protest. Refuseniks. The extent of your damage remains to be seen, but damage it will be. Look at just a few examples of big government largesse... Read more →

See Related Letter Fund Drive Underway Hello everyone, Thank you all for your response to a call for help. The generosity was so heartfelt by the families and they wish to extend a very humbling and gracious thank you to all. Also I have been asked by many who did not have clothing or toys how they could make a donation that my help them purchase things like diapers baby formula and other items needed. We attempted to setup a foundation but the timing and costs outweighed the productivity of doing this so we are asking if anyone wishes to make those types of donations to make the donations to the victims jointly their name are: Niki Dougherty and Sara Kern They are the mothers of the children who need the help. Again if anyone wishes they can contact me and I will forward your donation or the donations can... Read more →

By Bill Cleary The story about Gloucester City’s Municipal Clerk Paul Kain being fired was published in today’s Courier Post. Mayor and Council terminated his employment at the December 7th work session. Three days later ClearysNotebook reported that Kain was no longer employed by the City of Gloucester City. Likewise the story appeared in the December 17th Gloucester City News. The story in the Courier and the one posted on CNB are basically the same. Although the Courier does have a quote from Mayor William James, who said, "He ran out of his sick and vacation time, and also his FMLA time, and obviously we need a city clerk. He has not shown up to work since July 10." Under state law, Family and Medical Leave Act time, which keeps job security and benefits intact during an extended period of emergency absence, kicked in automatically for Kain, a tenured employee.... Read more →

By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent Representatives from the NJ Schools Development Authority (SDA) last week presented the Gloucester City Board of Education (BOE) with a status update on plans for the proposed new middle school. Senior Project Manager David Markunas said the $66 million project has been revised to allow for construction of a 129,400 square foot building which would accommodate up to 869 students. Photo: Former Gloucester City School Superintendent Mary Stansky posing at the proposed site for the new middle school three years ago. Related: Middle School Just a Pipe Dream He said the SDA has decided to look for a new architect, and projected that the new design contract will be awarded by April 2010, with the construction contract to be awarded by December 2011. The new school is slated to open by September 2014. As far as state funding, SDA Regional Director Victor Perla said that,... Read more →

I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to all of you for your involvement and support in helping to reestablish conservation and an outdoor culture in New Jersey. Since 2007 the anglers, hunters, trappers, foresters, divers, hikers and bikers have made tremendous strides in educating others about the environmental benefits of conservation. Collectively we have helped to create the state's first angling and hunting conservation caucus, successfully pushed to have Sunday Bowhunting signed into law, held rallies to publicize our cause at Mullica Hill, Clarksburg and New Egypt, helped to elect or reelect seven outdoor minded legislators and have impressed upon towns such as Wall Township and those that border the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers that hunting and fishing are the foundation of good public policy. Recently, we all made a tremendous statement by playing a large role in the election New Jersey's chief executive, Governor-elect Chris Christie, and... Read more →

Winners of the 2009 Deer Classic The Garden State Deer Classic is presented each year to feature the outstanding white-tailed deer harvested during the previous year's hunting seasons and recognize the hunters who took them. In recent years it has been held at the Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen's Show at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison. The 2010 show and Deer Classic will be held Thursday, January 14 through Sunday, January 17 - an event ideal both for sportsmen and women and for exhibitors, drawing 40,000 sporting enthusiasts. The Deer Classic is jointly sponsored by the Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, United Bowhunters of New Jersey, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Conservation Foundation and the Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen's Show. A highlight of the Classic each year is a stunning display featuring some of New Jersey's largest bucks. The event... Read more →

ROSE OISTER Catholic prayer services were held at Etherington-Creran Funeral Home, Gloucester City for Rose Oister, (nee Cinalli), 81, of North Wildwood formerly of Gloucester City who passed away on December 11, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late William D. Oister. Loving mother of Evelyn Foley (Jim), Donna Callahan (Larry) and Georgette Oister (Fred). Dear grandmother of nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her two brothers Pat and Jerry Cinalli, her sister Gloria House and many loving nieces and nephews. Mrs. Oister was a Life Member of Townsend C. Young VFW Post 3620 and also a member of the Moose Lodge of Cape May. Interment Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, PA. JOHN MICHAEL RUSSO, JR. A Mass of Christian Burial, Sacred Heart Church, Mount Ephraim, was celebrated for John Michael Russo, Jr., 80, of N. Cape May, formerly of Pine Hill and Mount... Read more →

DEA officer stops at a ranch in Texas , and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs." The rancher says, "Okay , but do not go in that field over there," as he points out the location. The DEA officer verbally explodes saying, " Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me." Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removes his badge and proudly displays it to the rancher. "See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish.... On any land. No questions asked or answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand? " The rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about his chores. A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams and sees the DEA officer running for his life chased by the rancher's big... Read more →

Sister Mary Ryan, Servant Of The Poor and Sick, Dies Gloucester City Council Honors Student Poets, Artists Westville Council Mulls Possible Police Substation In National Park Murder Suspect Released On Bail After Drug Bust Letters To Santa, And Photo With Santa Contest Winner Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Beginning Jan. 1, coaches across the country will put down their pens and power-up their computers to complete team registration online for the first time in American Legion Baseball history. The digital, step-by-step process will tighten administrative communication efforts and result in an additional value for players and fans. No longer will it be necessary for coaches to collect, complete and mail registration forms, insurance forms and payments to various locations for processing. Instead, coaches with Internet access will have the luxury of performing all of these responsibilities online, using their credit or debit card from the comfort of their own home. Fans and players will also benefit from the service, as coaches will have the capability of entering game schedules and player profiles that will be viewable and searchable by the public on the official American Legion Baseball Web site. Another attractive feature of the new... Read more →

| Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/20/2009 By Rita Giordano Inquirer Staff Writer One Camden mother who has sent two daughters to an elementary school in Brooklawn couldn't say enough about the program. "I absolutely love it," said Jovana Gibson. Her 12-year-old daughter, Justice, is a high-achieving sixth grader at the Alice Costello School in Brooklawn. Her older daughter, Jemai, 18, is a freshman at Rutgers-Camden and a graduate of Camden's Creative Arts High School. Gibson sent her to Brooklawn in the fifth grade after reading a news article about the program. Jemai had attended a Camden public school and, briefly, a charter school and earned A's and B's. That changed when she got to Brooklawn. "She wasn't an A-B student. She was a C-D student," Gibson said. She and her daughter were devastated, but the Brooklawn staff stepped up. "They worked with her," Gibson said. "They got her up to par."... Read more →

Photo: Danny & Patrick in the igloo, Panzer is our dog. Submitted by Coleen Pittman of Gloucester City How about a photo of the snow in your backyard. Share your photo of the kids on their sled or making a snowman. Your pets playing in the snow. How deep is the white stuff in your area. How about a picture of the snow falling. All the photos of the storm will be displayed in a photo album . Don't be left out; send yours to [email protected] See Send In Your Snow Photos Read more →

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Image via Wikipedia The 2009 reports for three raptor species actively managed by the NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program are now available online. The reports for Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon and Osprey summarize management efforts, species status and results of this year's nesting season. This year, there was a record number of 84 Bald Eagle pairs, which resulted in 69 active nests producing 99 eagle fledglings. The number of Osprey nesting pairs recorded was 485; a 14% increase since the 2006 survey. Peregrine Falcons increased also to 24 nesting pairs in 2009. Visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ensp/raptor_info.htm on the division's website for more information on these species and to view the 2009 reports . Read more →

603 Monmouth Street Gloucester City, NJ 08030 856-456-0527 Christmas floral arrangements, centerpieces, grave blankets and wreaths at reasonable prices are available at the specialty florist shop that is run by Dee and Tom MacAdams and is named for their daughter Erin. Round “kissing balls” decorated with greens and holly, poinsettia plants, dish gardens and plants are arranged for sale in the shop that once many years ago was a barber shop. Special items such as Irish jewelry, picture frames with memory verses, plush animals, garden flags are also on display. The flower designer initially opened Dee’s Silk design in 1983 in Brooklawn, NJ then started the Sunshine Flower Shop in 1984 which she later sold so she could stay home with her children. Once she decided to open another shop about six years ago, she was looking for a location on King Street and at that time there was nothing... Read more →

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GLOUCESTER CITY-The site of this historic building on King Street has been home to several types of religious and commercial uses. At one time the building was purchased from the Security Trust Bank by a group of people who became organized as the Beth El Synagogue. At various times, the building housed an art museum, coffee shop and a tavern. It is not clear whether the beautiful stained glass windows were installed by the bank or the synagogue. At the present time, two of the five 51 inch large screen television sets are placed between some of the stained glass windows. . The other televisions, including two 42 inch sets, are placed around the walls for watching all kinds of sporting events. According to Jerry Murphy, one of the three owners, a joke was made when they were deliberating whether they should buy the property or not. “We all thought... Read more →

57 Rt. 130 South Gloucester City, NJ 08030 856-456-5000 456-5015 Mon. thru Sat. 10:30 am to 7 pm “Would you like to clone your favorite type of tomato? Or how about a piece of cloned lemon basil for your chicken recipes or salads? These ideas could be unique gifts of knowledge to give as Christmas presents to your favorite ecco-conscious person. According to Seth Boyer, owner of the Indoor Gardening shop, he claims that the cloned products taste much better than store bought. The cloning process includes cutting off a piece of a plant, placing the piece in a hormone solution and then put the item to be cloned under lights in a cloning machine. In a couple of days, the piece will produce roots and will continue to grow. “Most of our commercial food is bred for shipping to stores for sale. Using the highest quality natural products is... Read more →