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On February 28, 2010. Age 80. Of Wildwood. Formerly of South Philadelphia, PA. Loving Uncle of one nephew and two nieces. Robert was born and raised in South Philadelphia and resided in Wildwood. He worked as a stevedore and longshoreman for the Holt Corporation of Gloucester City, NJ. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday morning from 10 am to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Catholic Service 11 am in the funeral home. Interment and Rite of Committal Holy Sephulchre, Cheltenham, PA. There is no evening viewing. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Robert J. Curran. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142Related articles by Zemanta Richard Lee Clark, age 73 of Maple Shade, formerly of Atlantic City (gloucestercitynews.net) Edmund... Read more →

by Anthony Mauro Sr Allow Recreational Anglers Access to Artificial Reefs! BACKGROUND: There's a new term being bandied about by nearly 1,000,000 anglers that are either New Jersey residents or travel to the Garden State to fish, they call it Pay and No Play. To be clear, Pay and No Play does not reverse the contentious practice of granting exclusive privileges found in "Pay to Play." Rather, the definition of Pay and No Play is when recreational anglers pay a federal tax included in the price of fishing supplies, a portion of which goes towards the maintenance of artificial reefs, but unbelievably, are obstructed from freely using these reefs. Here's how it works; recreational anglers must pay a tax on fishing supply purchases under the Sport Fish Restoration Act, as amended by Wallop-Breux. The federal government collects the tax and is required to give a portion back to New Jersey,... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia UNION, N.J. (2/27/10) – The Kean University women’s basketball team captured the program’s 13th New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship, defeating #8 William Paterson University, 70-62, at Harwood Arena on Saturday evening. The #2 Cougars (26-1) won their school-record 26th straight game and earned the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament. Sophomore guard Brittany Powell (Tinton Falls, N.J.) came off the bench to score 16 points, while junior forward Tiffany Patrick (Piscataway, N.J.) had a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds for the Cougars, who have won three of the last four NJAC titles. William Paterson (25-2) suffers just their second loss of the season, both at the hands of the Cougars, despite 16 points from senior guard Julie Haledjian (Montvale, N.J.). It is also the second time in the last four seasons Kean has defeated the Pioneers in the NJAC title... Read more →

category Thought for the Day By Michael Josephson Ready or not some day it will come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days. All the things you collected whether treasured or forgotten will pass to someone else. Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance. It will not matter what you owned or what your were owed. Your grudges, resentments, frustrations and jealousies will finally disappear. So too, your hopes, ambitions, plans and to do lists will expire. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away. It won’t matter where you came from or what side of the tracks you lived on. At the end it won’t matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant. Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant. So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured? What... Read more →

Press Release February 27 St. Mary School JV Boys Basketball team won tonight against St. Margaret’s in a playoff game with a score of 30-20! The St. Mary boys will play Bishop Shad for the Gloucester County Catholic Athletic League Championship. Due to scheduling conflicts the Championship game will be announced at a later date. Good Job Boys! The Boys Varsity Team will play Christ The King on Sunday 1:00 pm at Christ The King in a playoff game. Good luck! Gail Corey, Principal Related articles by Zemanta Saint Mary School Good News Report (gloucestercitynews.net) Ads by Google Read more →

Teaching Your Dog Tricks Pets are part of our family. A good way to really show Fido off is to teach him a few simple tricks to impress your friends! Trick training using food rewards is fast and easy. It provides mental stimulation for your dog and most simple tricks can be taught in under 20 minutes. Here are two basic tricks to get you started: The Bow Put your dog into a “sit” Hold a treat in your hand, eye-level to the dog and lower it to the floor as you say, “Take a bow”. Bring the treat back up to the dog’s eye-level. Keep repeating these three steps until Fido will accomplish the fete with just your hand signal. "Ozzie" High Five Teach your dog to touch your hand by saying, “Touch”. Do this 10 times; praising each time Fido accomplishes the fete. Gradually raise your hand higher... Read more →

photo by Steve Skipton N.J. solar initiative getting noticed | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/27/2010 In Gloucester City, Mike Stanton was outraged to see the panels go up downtown, where historic lighting and new sidewalks were just completed. "Is this really the best place to put this? Why not put them out in the industrial areas first?" he asked. All PSE&G-owned poles with a clear view to the south are eligible for panels, as long as they can support the weight and do not have more than one transformer, according to a company news release. But with the new technology comes bigger electricity bills. The program to put solar panels on utility poles is expected to raise residential bills up to 34 cents a month. via www.philly.com Related articles by Zemanta Mayors Corner: Update on Solar Panels Being Erected in Gloucester City (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

Image by turtlemom4bacon via Flickr (10/P6) TRENTON - Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Bob Martin today reminded residents to help protect New Jersey’s bald eagles and other endangered wildlife when they file their state income tax this year. “Some of the world’s most beautiful and rare wildlife species live in our state, and we’re working to conserve them for our children and for future generations. There’s no easier way to show your support than by checking off for wildlife on your state income tax return,” Commissioner Martin said. Residents should look for Line 57 − the New Jersey Endangered Wildlife Fund ¬− on the NJ 1040 income tax form, or remind their tax preparers that they want to make a contribution. Every dollar donated goes directly to the DEP’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program, enabling biologists to continue their work to restore, conserve and enhance New Jersey’s populations of... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today announced the release of a fisheries recommendation for management of water released to Delaware River tributaries from New York City water supply reservoirs. The recommendation focuses on the Delaware River and its tributaries, the East Branch, West Branch and Neversink rivers where N.Y. City reservoirs are located. “We worked closely with the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation in the development of this position and believe it is a strong statement for sound aquatic resource management which, if implemented, will be a significant step forward in managing Delaware River water for down-basin uses,” said Leroy Young, director of the PFBC Bureau of Fisheries. “We are pleased that the recommendation is protective of the upper Delaware River mainstem, which is a priority for Pennsylvania, as well as the tributaries.” The report, entitled Recommended Improvements to the... Read more →

Sportsmen's Alliance Connecticut Senate Bill 114, introduced by Senator Edith Prague (D- Columbia), would allow for Sunday bowhunting on private property. The bill is pending in the Joint Committee on Environment. Currently, hunting is not permitted on Sundays in Connecticut. In Maryland, House Bill 877, introduced by State Delegate Michael H. Weir, Jr. (D- Baltimore County), would expand Sunday bowhunting in the state. The bill adds Baltimore County to the list of counties open to Sunday bowhunting for deer while on private property. Sunday hunting is limited to the last three Sundays in October and the second Sunday in November. It is currently allowed in Dorchester, Frederick, St. Mary's, Somerset, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Additionally, HB 877 gives the Maryland Department of Natural Resources the authority to allow Sunday deer hunting on private property in Baltimore County during the first Sunday of the bowhunting season in November and during... Read more →

By Alfred Lubrano Inquirer Staff Writer | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/26/2010 Reacting with stunned anger, many clients of Touch New Jersey Food Pantry Inc. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Mount Ephraim this week criticized a recent Diocese of Camden decision that would shut the facility to enlarge the church parking lot. "That's crazy, to knock it down for parking," George Side, 37, a laid-off construction worker from Gloucester City, said outside the pantry on Wednesday as he waited to collect food. "They're feeding people out here. This is horrible." Deanna Porro, 34, said she, her husband, and their three children had relied heavily on Touch New Jersey since she was laid off recently as a department manager at a Wal-Mart and her husband's hours as a pipefitter were cut back. via www.philly.com Related articles by Zemanta Gloucester City NEWS YEAR END REVIEW Part 2 (gloucestercitynews.net) Give A Cheer... Read more →

| HumaneWatch Washington – A full-page ad from the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) appears in today’s New York Times, highlighting the failure of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to devote a significant amount of money to supporting America’s underfunded pet shelters. The ad explains that HSUS shares only 1 dollar out of every 200 dollars it collects with local, hands-on pet shelters. The ad encourages readers to find out more by visiting HumaneWatch.org, CCF’snew watchdog website. Americans have become familiar with HSUS fundraising ads asking for a $19-per-month commitment that amounts to an annual donation of more than $200. But according to HSUS’s own tax records, donors making that pledge are sending barely $1 to an organization that shelters unwanted pets—the work most Americans think of when they hear the words “Humane Society.” “HSUS’s cable TV fundraising ads are full of images of dogs and... Read more →

This will be a challenging year for New Jersey's local Boards of Education. The Governor is already warning of significant school funding cuts, and these tough decisions could have a significant affect on the students and taxpayers of Bellmawr. Below is info on the election, as well as a quick overview of how the process works. While I spoke to the Board office to get this information, I strongly advise that if you are considering running for the Board, that you contact Eileen Finn (Board Office) directly to confirm this information, or to ask additional questions. The Bellmawr Board of Education has 2 seats open for election this year. If you'd like to run, the deadline to submit your petition is March 1st, 2010 at 4pm. CONTINUE TO READ via blog.markmatthews.com Related articles by Zemanta Bellmawr Police Officer John Lewis Receives Oath of Office (gloucestercitynews.net) Mark Matthews' Blog: Bellmawr BOE... Read more →

Press Release Saint Mary School, Gloucester City, NJ Congratulations to 5th grader Olivia Driscoll and 8th grader Annie Pegues. Both young ladies have earned over 100 points in the Accelerated Reader Program. Points are awarded on the level of difficulty of each book read. Congratulation to Macey Cropski! Macey is a 7th grade student at Saint Mary School and recently competed in the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy competition held in Texas. Macey placed 3rd in Vault with a score of 9.5! Bars: 9.2 Beam: 8.65 Floor: 8.9 Macey placed 10th all around with a score of 36.25, way to go Macey, we are very proud of you! JV BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM 22 - 0 Saint Mary School JV Boys Basketball team has just completed the regular season with an undefeated record of 22-0! The boys will have their playoff game on Saturday, February 27th at 7:15 pm in the GCHS... Read more →

CNB NOTE: This past week a number of people inquired about the solar panels being erected in Gloucester City by Public Service Gas and Electric. We contacted Mayor James for information yesterday and received this response from him today (Friday). Bill, The solar panels are part of a program authorized by the Board of Public Utilities whereby PSEG are required to save on energy production through use of projects such as solar, wind etc. to decrease their energy production by 20 percent by 2020. There are 293 scheduled to go up in Gloucester City as well as all communities throughout the state. (Some 200,000 of them) $5.7 million project costs. PHOTO: The solar panel being hung on telephone poles in various locations of the city is approximately 3 foot x 5 foot. photo by Steve Skipton We were not notified of the project or the selected locations and as soon... Read more →

February 25, 2010 Press Release Congratulations to the six 8th Grade students from St. Mary School in Gloucester City, NJ participated in the Mock U.N. Conference held at St. Joseph High School in Hammonton, NJ on February 23, 2010! The students researched assigned countries, studied U.N. vocabulary and procedures and wrote resolutions for sub-topics in preparation for the Mock U.N. The sub-topics were Global Warming, International Hot Spots, and Nuclear Disarmament. During the Mock U.N. students discussed, presented, debated, and voted on resolutions. The students were Olivia Delaney, Connor Kain, Annie Pegeus, Patrick Rafferty, William Simila, and Colin Ward. Special Congratulations to: Patrick Rafferty was awarded BEST RESOLUTION for Global Warming. Olivia Delaney was awarded BEST RESOLUTION for International Hot Spots. Connor Kain was awarded BEST RESOLUTION for Nuclear Disarmament. Connor Kain was also awarded SUPERIOR DELEGATE. St. Mary School is very proud of the time and effort these six... Read more →

February 24 Lindenwold, NJ – “A penny saved is a penny earned,” “Ben Franklin” advised morning PATCO commuters as they arrived at the transit system’s station at 8th and Market Streets in Philadelphia, reminding them of its FREEDOM to Save program. Franklin’s morning greeting and an evening event at PATCO’s Woodcrest Station in Cherry Hill, where participating businesses gave out free gifts and information on the program, marked the one-year anniversary of PATCO’s customer benefits program. Through FREEDOM to Save, retailers, restaurants, service providers and other companies provide discounts or other perks to users of PATCO’s FREEDOM Card, its smart card fare collection system. Participating businesses display PATCO-provided window decals and counter signs announcing their involvement in the FREEDOM to Save program, and PATCO promotes the participating companies and their offers through a special page on its Web site and Facebook and Twitter updates and in-station events. “The FREEDOM to... Read more →

photo sent by Catherine Gottert info submitted by Mark Two Feet of Snow By Samuel Chamberlain February 17, 2010 For some, the Feb. 10 snowstorm was an inconvenience. But for Upper West Side artist Gerry Lynas, the blizzard presented a creative opportunity. Lynas crafted Two Feet of Snow on West 83rd Street, a 5-and-a-half-foot tall representation of a pair of human feet directly in front of his home and studio, at 233 W. 83rd St. and Broadway. “I got home [that night], and felt that the snow was perfect material,” he said. “It’s seldom that you get that kind of snow that sticks together. Usually it’s just way too powdery.” via westsidespirit.com Read more →

CLARK Richard Lee On February 23, 2010. Age 73. Of Maple Shade. Formerly of Atlantic City. Loving cousin of Charles Smith. Richard proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. At the request of family, burial will be private. Expressions of sympathy: www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Richard Lee Clark. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in North Platte , Nebraska , it was believed that he had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through his meager possessions, they found this poem. Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital.. One nurse took her copy to Missouri . The old man's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the Christmas edition of the News Magazine of the St.. Louis Association for Mental Health. A slide presentation has also been made based on his simple, but eloquent, poem. And this little old man, with nothing left to give to the world, is now the author of this 'anonymous' poem winging across the Internet. Crabby Old Man What do you see nurses? . . .. .. .... Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Foundation received a $15,000 check from Anchor Bay Entertainment, the home entertainment division of Starz Media LLC, on behalf of the Feb. 16 DVD release of “Law Abiding Citizen.” The Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler film was shot in Philadelphia last year. Anchor Bay Director of Sales Bill Marono presented the check to Police Foundation President Bob Ciaruffoli, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Everett Gillison, and others Tuesday at Police headquarters, 750 Race St. The money will purchase LCD panels for all of the districts. The foundation is a nonprofit that funds projects beyond the scope of the City’s budget. It relies solely on donations from individuals, businesses and other nonprofits to fund its mission. For more information, contact www.PhillyPoliceFoundation.org or 215-972-2544. via www.southphillyreview.com Related articles by Zemanta Forum on Phila. crime agrees problem is complex (philly.com) Read more →

Posted by CrescentMark at 7:58 AM There was a bit of excitement at the Feb 23rd Bellmawr Board of Education meeting. I went to the meeting intending to ask questions on the election process, and how it is promoted to the public. I had a simple suggestion to offer, based on things from last year’s election. As expected, it was a civil discussion. Then near the end of the meeting, a Board member volunteered information on another member’s resignation, we then find out the member was asked to wait on submitting the resignation (while there was still time to make this an elected seat)... and... Well, at that point, I lost it. If you’ve followed my blogs or posts, I’ve always said my “angle” on putting time into town issues is to simply get information out to people. Let them hear the situation, let them decide, and we all can... Read more →

Msgt. Robert Morrell is a member of Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 based at Naval Air Station, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. He recently returned from Iraq, where he served the Squadron in the role of Camp Commandant. He was responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and sustainment of all Base Camp Operations at two Al Asad Air Base living and operating areas. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps in Dec. 1969 and served four years on Active Duty and was Honorably Discharged in Dec. 1973 as a Sergeant. While on Active Duty, he was a Field Radio Operator by M.O.S and served a 12 month Western Pacific tour with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. With that Unit, he went to Okinawa, Philippines, Hong Kong. Japan and Vietnam, earning the Vietnam Service Medal in 1970. In 1990, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve as a Sergeant serving at the Philadelphia... Read more →

America is a beautiful country. Freedom is in the air that we breathe. We can sing and dance whenever we feel like celebrating, we can live in a house, an apartment or a tent, we can go to school and learn about whatever interests us, we can get married, have children or stay single, we can express ourselves in our beliefs, and this list goes on and on. We can do all of this because of the men and women who have bravely served this country. They have signed up to defend our way of life. Our troops and veterans have put their lives on the line so we can breathe that freedom. Knowing that the sacrifices of being in the military can be great they still volunteered. While we are living our day to day life; hustling to get to work or school, running around taking the kids from... Read more →

By Leigh Anne Hubbs NEWS Correspondent Due to the resignation of Mount Ephraim Board of Education (BOE) President Darlene Alexander, current President Dominic Cipolone announced a motion to appoint a new member. Dave McDonough was sworn in by Business Administrator Melissa Raywood and welcomed as a member by the BOE at last week’s meeting. In other business, some residents may have noticed that the trees outside of Kershaw Middle School were removed. While PSE&G was installing new telephone poles along the Black Horse Pike, they offered to remove the trees which were rotting on the inside at no cost to the school district. They will be replaced with five dogwood trees by PSE&G, and positioned in prime spots in relation to the school and the highway. Superintendent Joseph Rafferty lauded Maintenance Supervisor Chalie Blaylock and his crew for the exemplary job they did cleaning up after the snow storm, and... Read more →

By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent During a session made short by the threat of an impending snowstorm, Gloucester City School Superintendent Paul Spaventa recognized the efforts of several individuals during last week’s Board of Education meeting. He said Brandon Labbree won the annual Voice of Democracy essay contest for the Gloucester City Senior High School, and Crystal Underwood was the winner for the Junior High. Both Labbree and Underwood will read their essays at next month’s School Board meeting. Spaventa also praised the school district’s facilities staff for their speedy snow removal efforts during this season’s most recent storm. In other business, the Board accepted, with regret, the resignation of Public Relations Officer Lynda Lathrop, who will retire at the end of this school year. Board Secretary Margaret McDonnell recommended several items for approval pertaining to the 2010 School Board Election, which will be Tuesday, April 20, from 2 to... Read more →

Dear Mr. Wilson, this Congregation has received your letter of 25 September 2009, with regard to your recourse against the dispositions of the Most Reverend Joseph Galante, Bishop of Camden, regarding the merger of St. Vincent Pallotti Parish, Haddon Township. As you are aware, the Bishop of Camden has already modified his dispositions regarding your parish Church, deciding that at the time of the future merger, the Church of St. Vincent Pallotti would remain open for Sunday worship. With regard to the possible merger of St. Vincent Pallotti with St. Aloysius Parish, your recent letter appears to indicate that you are not contrary to the possibility of a merger, but would prefer that the merged parish be located at St. Vincent Pallotti, with your current pastor assigned as pastor to the merged parish. Since your original letters to this Dicastery of 27 April, 2008 and 20 September, 2008, sought to... Read more →

Feb 22 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Multi-Million Dollar Animal Rights Group Accused of Corruption; Lawsuit Available at www.HumaneWatch.org Washington – In a landmark RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) lawsuit certain to have far-reaching implications for the animal rights movement, Feld Entertainment and the Ringling Brothers circus sued the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), its lawyers, and several other animal rights groups last week. The nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) unearthed the lawsuit in federal court records today. CCF is making the lawsuit available online at its newest website, www.HumaneWatch.org. “America’s farmers, ranchers, hunters, fishermen, research scientists, fashion designers, and restaurateurs have seen for decades how the animal rights movement can behave like a mobbed-up racket,” said CCF Director of Research David Martosko. “But it’s still shocking to see the evidence laid out on paper. In a treble-damage lawsuit like this, a jury could actually do... Read more →

ACCEPTING REGISTRATION NOW FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR! SAINT MARY SCHOOL 340 Cumberland Street Gloucester, NJ 08030 (856) 456-0913 www.smshope.org · Pre-K 3 through 8th grade · Small Class Sizes · Financial Aid Available · Referral Program · Aftercare ($15.00 registration - $5.00 per hour) · School Doors open at 7:30 am – Day begins at 7:55 · Hot Lunch Program (Free and Reduced Lunch) · Transportation Reimbursement (if not a Gloucester resident) · Registration Fee $100.00 · Contact the Advancement Director for a personal tour Celebrating 151 years of Service Let our family educate your family. Contemporary education with traditional values. For more Information: Contact the Advancement Director: Dawn Burkhardt (856) 456-0913 ext. 17 or [email protected] Read more →

By Chris Concannon NEWS Correspondent A group of 5th-7th Grade students from Bellmawr honored U.S. Army PFC Joshua Levine by raising a flag that they signed at a ceremony February 9 at Bell Oaks Middle School. The flag was procured by students in Miss Davenport’s classes and two 7th Grade classes, taught by Mrs. Amiss and Mrs. Rosemary Haughton, mother of PFC Levine, 20. It was donated by the family of Bell Oaks Custodian Ken Davidson, a Vietnam veteran himself. He said the family heirloom had originally flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Mrs. Houghton, the very proud military mom, said the flag was signed by the Bellmawr school community, and was hung at the Command Post at the Joint Security Station, in Baghdad, Iraq, by 1st Sergeant Richard Moore, to remind the Infantry soldiers of Charlie Company that they support them all.... Read more →

I would like to thank the Highway Department and all the Gloucester City employees for doing such a great job on plowing the roads and parking lots during the biggest snowstorm this year. The workers did such a great job. As a resident, I really appreciate all your hard work. Thanks. Tom Stewart, Gloucester City source Gloucester City News Read more →

I would like to personally thank the Mount Ephraim Public Works Department, under the leadership of Ken Jones, for all their help and assistance during these past two major snowstorms. Without their aid and support we could not have made a safe environment for the children I also would like to thank the Mount Ephraim Police and Fire departments for all their help and efforts as well. Mt. Ephraim is an outstanding community that is always willing to help and serve others. Joseph G. Rafferty, Sr., Chief School Administrator, Mount Ephraim source Gloucester City News Read more →

Here we go again. Another snowstorm and the streets of Gloucester City are a disgrace. Driving down Monmouth Street is terrible, and so are most of the streets in Highland Park. What has happened to our Streets Department? The plow went down the middle of our street twice. No cars were parked on one side, and they did not even get close to the curb. When we get two inches of snow the plows are out all the time, but the last two big ones no one showed up. For all the taxes we pay in this City I think they could have done a much better job. I am sure there are others in the City who agree with me. Shirley Fox, Gloucester City source Gloucester City News Related articles by Zemanta Saint Mary School presents MONTE CARLO NIGHT (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

Born in Camden, NJ on May 13, 1937. Thomas A., 72, of Somers Point, formerly of Woodbury on February 20, 2010 after a short battle with a serious illness. Tom was a 1956 graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, where he was an avid spectator at all the Gloucester Catholic Rams sporting events. He was a proud and dedicated alumni member, who sported "GCRAMS" on his license plate. On October 31, 2009, Tom was presented with a plaque from the Gloucester Catholic Alumni Association to honor him for his dedication and service to the school. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Air Force . He was a member of American Legion Post #352 in Somers Point, and a former member of American Legion in Brooklawn. Before retiring, Tom was a slot attendant at Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Tom loved dogs, especially German Shepherds. He enjoyed spending... Read more →

Live Where You Work” Program A Great Way To Buy A Home Mayor’s Corner: City Employees Did A Great Job Removing Snow Gloucester City Planning Board Denies Cheerleaders’ Request To Stay Open; Club Will Challenge Decision The History Of The Bells Of St. Mary’s School Westville Opposes Consolidation Of Certain Municipal Services Related articles by Zemanta The Mayor's Desk: The challenges of leadership - Gloucester, MA (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

Brother of the Wolf, LLC, which promotes gentle dog training, honored some very special people on Sunday. Seven individuals were recognized for either graduating from the Animal Behavior College or from Brother of the Wolf's own Apprenticeship Program. " These are the best and the brightest," said Dawn Watson, owner of the facility located in Gloucester City. "The future of dog training is in their hands and their work is very important." Family and friends applauded loudly when each honoree was called to the front of the room to accept his or her award. Danielle Berger received the American Hero Award for her work with feral dogs in Iraq & Afghanistan. John Trainor & Jenna Delgado each received the Rising Star Award for their successes in teaching and public outreach. Sarah Fama, B.O.W.C.D.T., one of two students that graduated from the Apprenticeship Program at Brother of the Wolf, received honors... Read more →

RELATED CATEGORY BILLS POINT OF VIEW ClearysNoteBook is in the process of writing the monthly Cheers and Jeers column for February. If you have a Cheer or a Jeer for some person, place or thing now is the time to speak up. The column is not just for Gloucester City. We would also like to have some response from residents living in communities throughout the area. Send to [email protected] . Related articles by Zemanta Cheers and Jeers for the Month of September (gloucestercitynews.net) Cheers and Jeers for the month of October (gloucestercitynews.net) Neighborhood Blight Will Destroy A Community (gloucestercitynews.net) Made in Gloucester City: The way out of our Financial Crisis (gloucestercitynews.net) THE MAYORS CORNER: James Does Not Support Jail Privatization (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

WITH ENROLLMENT FIGURES DECLINING IS A $60 MILLION MIDDLE SCHOOL NEEDED IN GLOUCESTER CITY?...A 1979 District Master Plan Says NO! Category Bills Point of View By Bill Cleary I was clearing out a file cabinet recently and found a copy of the Gloucester City School District Facilities Master Plan prepared in 1979 by Robert F. Strauss and Associates. Looking through that 100 page document I found it astonishing how close the author came to predicting the decline in student enrollment over a 10 year period beginning in 1978 and ending in 1988. In 1978 the total enrollment was 2493 and it was predicted that figure would decrease to 1854 by the year 1988. Photo: Sign announcing the construction of the New Elementary-Middle School The latest figures for Gloucester City schools provided to the Brooklawn School District for the year 2009 reveal that there are 1706 students enrolled in Gloucester City... Read more →

| Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/04/2010 Christie's transition advisers have recommended expanding the number of charter schools, re-evaluating hundreds of education regulations, and radically tightening eligibility for high-school students applying to the NJ STARS college-tuition program. That's just a start. The education transition subcommittee, in a recent 25-page report, suggested that Christie think about stripping the state Board of Education of policy powers. Ditto for the state Council on Higher Education. And in a move that snapped union members to attention, it floated the idea of tying teacher and principal raises to student performance and requiring teachers to work for five years, up from three, before they can get tenure. What the naming of Bret Schundler, the political maverick and conservative school-choice champion, as state education commissioner strongly suggested, the subcommittee's recommendations solidified: The Christie administration plans a radical rethinking of the public education system. via www.philly.com Related articles by Zemanta... Read more →

On February 11, 2010. Age 63. Of Williamstown. Formerly of Lindenwold. Loving aunt of Heather DeAngelis and Christopher (Joyce) Robinson. Loving great-aunt of Sarah, Skyla, Genevieve and Larry. Also survived by her many friends and caregivers at Kelsch. Susan was a participant of the Special Olympics. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to her Rite of Committal on Wednesday beginning promptly at 11 am at New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr. Cremation will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in Susan’s memory to the Special Olympics: 1133 19th Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Please write in memo: Susan E. Robinson. Expressions of sympathy: www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Susan E. Robinson. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 Related articles by Zemanta Catherine E. Riley, age 103 formerly of Gloucester City, Saint Marys Grammar School Alumni (gloucestercitynews.net) Edmund M.... Read more →

By Anthony P. Mauro, Sr The New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Conservation Foundation is pleased to welcome Cape May County Party & Charter Boat Association to its diverse council membership. Cape May County Party & Charter Boat Association is an organization made up of many local boats located at the southern jersey shore, from Ocean City to Cape May. It joins an expanding group of influential conservation organizations that comprise the NJOACF Council. NJOACF is dedicated to advancing sound conservation policy in Trenton. We employ a full time government affairs group to work in conjunction with the NJOACF Council and volunteer force of officers, managers and representatives to make New Jersey a "conservation" state. On behalf of all NJOACF and its supporters I'd like to welcome Cape May County Party & Charter Boat Association to our council! You may learn more abut their organization by visiting their website: http://www.fishingnj.com NJOACF Council:... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia HARRISBURG – Samples taken from the 43 hunter-killed elk during the state’s 2009 hunting season have all tested negative for chronic wasting disease (CWD), according to Dr. Walt Cottrell, the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s wildlife veterinarian. Samples also tested negative for brucellosis and tuberculosis. Cottrell noted that the Game Commission still is awaiting the results of CWD testing for the hunter-killed deer samples collected during the 2009 rifle deer season. “Currently, there are no confirmed or suspected cases of CWD-infected deer or elk in Pennsylvania,” Cottrell said. “Conducting these tests on hunter-killed deer and elk is one part of the Game Commission’s ongoing efforts to monitor wild deer and elk populations for the presence of CWD. “We obviously need to keep a watchful eye on our wild and captive deer and elk. Working closely with the state Department of Agriculture and other agency representatives on the state’s CWD... Read more →

DON'T MESS WITH MOTHER NATURE-The snow brought down a yard storage shed here in Gloucester City earlier today. photo submitted by Mary Ann February 5 n 6 SNOW STORM December 19,2009 snow stormRelated articles by Zemanta Five-alarm fire in Gloucester City (philly.com) Read more →

An 84-year-old who did not have working utilities and refused to stay with family in New Jersey during the recent extreme weather was found dead Sunday afternoon, police said. The medical examiner said the woman died from heart disease and cold exposure. Several dead cats also were found in the dwelling on the 2800 block of South Alder Street in Point Breeze, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detectives said. Philadelphia Animal Care and Control was called in to collect the felines. The victim’s 64-year-old sister called police to check on the woman and, when they entered the home with the sibling, they made the horrible discovery. The sister grew concerned after not hearing from her sister for about a week. via www.southphillyreview.com Related articles by Zemanta Police Report - South Philly Review -Thirsty thief (gloucestercitynews.net) South Philly Review Police Report - HEAD TRAUMA (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

- pressofAtlanticCity.com : Atlantic County By EMILY PREVITI Staff Writer Township Manager Jill Gougher announced the decision Friday afternoon, hours after police Chief Pat Moran met with police union representatives and 14 patrol officers who went on paid leave in advance of being laid off. Dressed in street clothes, the officers filed silently into the courtroom within the Galloway Township Municipal Complex about 7:25 a.m. Friday, with some of them being required to turn in their badges, guns and police cars. Many local governments are struggling with declining tax revenues and the possibility of less state aid. Atlantic City faces a budget gap originally estimated to be $35 million. The city may lay off 10 highly paid workers and fire or demote superior officers in the police department, plus cut a week from the start and end of the beach season and temporarily close fire stations. via www.pressofatlanticcity.com Read more →

Category Pet Tips Don’t Rule Out the Special Needs Dog Awhile ago I wrote about special needs dogs. It’s an important topic so I’m going to address it one more time. There are many websites that offer ‘special’ dogs and many shelters advertise them, as well. ‘Special’ can mean any number of characteristics—blind, deaf, loss of a leg or two, or an older dog. These dogs often have a reduced adoption fee to encourage their placement in appropriate homes. PHOTO: SKIPPY My husband and I adopted a little Maltese 12 years ago. Skippy’s handicap is that he has no hips and his back legs are little more than stumps. It’s as if Mother Nature created a beautiful little dog and forgot what she was doing, half-way through. But our Skippy has hopped around like a bunny his entire life and probably thinks all other dogs walk funny. He is the... Read more →

Entries for the NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's Native Fish Art and Writing Contest must be received by Friday, March 5, 2010. This contest provides an excellent opportunity for fourth through seventh grade students to learn about New Jersey's native fish. Participants must write a short story about a year in the life of a native New Jersey fish of their choice. The story must include biological and ecological information such as the fish's habits and habitat, food, etc. Then, using their artistic skills, students must draw a scene from the short story. Creative writing and originality are important judging criteria. First and second place winners from each grade level will receive a fishing rod and reel and a certificate. First place winners will also receive a youth membership to Trout Unlimited. All winners will be invited to attend a special luncheon and awards ceremony at the Pequest... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Defense.gov News Release: The Army released suicide data today for the month of January. Among active-duty soldiers, there were 12 potential suicides: one has been confirmed as suicide, and 11 remain under investigation. For December, the Army reported ten potential suicides among active-duty soldiers. Since the release of that report, three have been confirmed as suicides, and seven remain under investigation. During January 2010, among reserve component soldiers who were not on active duty, there were 15 potential suicides. For December, among that same group, there were seven total suicides. Of those, five were confirmed as suicides and two are pending determination of the manner of death. “In the new year, we won’t just maintain our current focus on suicide prevention, we’re going to sharpen that focus,” said Col. Christopher Philbrick, director, Army Suicide Prevention Task Force. “We’ve made significant changes in our health promotion, risk reduction,... Read more →