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Gloucester City Youngsters Can Fish At Derby This Saturday Westville Borough Receives “Great Spirit” Award Bellmawr House Fire Monday Morning Injures Seven People DRPA Plans Public Meeting Concerning Camden To Glassboro Rail Line Lady Lions Win Overbrook Softball TournamentsRelated articles by Zemanta Bills Point of View: The Public Has A Right To Know (gloucestercitynews.net) Guest Commentary: Let the Citizens Decide the Fate of GCFD (gloucestercitynews.net) Bill's Point of View: If You Don't Vote, Don't Complain (gloucestercitynews.net) Schafer and Baker Challenge Gloucester City School Board Incumbents (gloucestercitynews.net) Gloucester City Annual Catfish Tournament 2010 (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

Potential Michigan record buck found Tecumseh Herald 03/31/201 Sharon Weidmayer found an extremely large racked buck on her property in Clinton that may become the biggest non-typical ever recorded in Michigan. It green scored a net of 247-6/8 and will be scored again after a mandatory 60-day drying period. Photo submitted By MICKEY ALVARADO Hold onto your hats the rumors are true — Michigan has a new monarch buck that potentially dwarfs it’s predecessors, as listed in the Commemorative Bucks of Michigan’s (CBM) record book, and it was found by Sharon Weidmayer while out walking her dog by a small... Read more →

By Bill Cleary Dave Stallwood made some interesting suggestions in his commentary about the Gloucester City Fire Department. The thought of having the populace vote via a referendum on what to do with this 33 member department sounded like a good idea to me. With the economy in the midst of a recession, a 10 percent unemployment rate, people losing their homes, our City Fathers are going to be forced into taking some kind of action to cut this department’s $4 million budget. I hate to see anyone lose their job however I also hate to see my neighbor or... Read more →

125 Rose Ave Bellmawr NJ 0715 AM Police and Firefighters removed at least 7 people from a house fire on Rose Avenue this morning (April 19) in Bellmawr. Several of those injured included children. They were taken to area hospitals and treated for smoke inhalation. The Camden County Fire Marshal is on scene with Bellmawr Police investigating -- Steve Skipton Photography PhillyFireNews.com NJ Editor/Photographer Related articles by Zemanta This Just In: Fire Damages Two Row Homes on Monmouth Street (gloucestercitynews.net) Breaking News: Shooting at Bellmawr WaWA (gloucestercitynews.net) More Information on Car Crash in Mt. Ephraim (gloucestercitynews.net) Bellmawr Police Officer John... Read more →

By David Stallwood GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-While in conversation with friends fixing all of the problems in life inevitably the topic of the Gloucester City Fire Department (GCFD) came up again. Our discussion moved forward to a solution. The idea of Mayor and council just abolishing this department is truly not viable and who knows if this a worthy solution? The idea of keeping things the same also brings out some heavy opposition. In our opinion the best solution would be for this department to be run by the county so that the cost would be shared with all those who... Read more →

HADDONFIELD NJ NEW CHIPPING SCHEDULE The Public Works Department's new schedule for the chipping of small tree limbs, branches, and brush is now in effect. During the first FULL week of each month, crews chip vegetative materials on trash/recycling day. (Monday is regarded as the first day of a week, not Sunday.) For the rest of the month, crews will chip each Friday based on requests received by phone - 856-429-0183 end_of_the_skype_highlighting x 0 - Monday through Thursday. ANNUAL CLEAN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM Each year the Borough participates in New Jersey’s state-wide Clean Communities Program. This program is aimed at making... Read more →

Anita Sanders died following a long illness on April 16, 2010, surrounded by her family and friends in Reston, VA. Age 71. (nee Franceschini) Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted wife of 31years to the late William K. Sanders, Sr. Loving mother of Vincent (Rebecca) and William K., Jr. (Melissa). Loving grandmother of Jenny N. and John W. Loving sister of Frank Franceschini. Predeceased by her parents Vincent J. and Pasqualena Franceschini and her siblings, Rita and Vincent Franceschini. Anita was born in Philadelphia and was a graduate of West Catholic High School class of 1956. For a good... Read more →

By John P. Martin The system that Lower Merion school officials used to track lost and stolen laptops wound up secretly capturing thousands of images, including photographs of students in their homes, Web sites they visited, and excerpts of their online chats, says a new motion filed in a suit against the district. More than once, the motion asserts, the camera on Robbins' school-issued laptop took photos of Robbins as he slept in his bed. Each time, it fired the images off to network servers at the school district. Back at district offices, the Robbins motion says, employees with access... Read more →

School District Enrollment 2010-11 BUDGET Audubon 1232 $19,744,563 Collingswood 1659 $29,747,146 *GLOUCESTER CITY 1754 $38,763,843 Haddonfield 2120 $31,156,518 Haddon Heights 1253 $19,939,295 Haddon Township 1891 $28,285,412 BY BILL CLEARY It amazes me that *Gloucester City which has been labeled a poor community by the state of New Jersey is spending more too educate its students in public school than residents in nearby more affluent communities. And although other nearby school districts such as Brooklawn and Mt. Ephraim have been able to keep their school taxes at the same figure as last year, the Gloucester City school district is asking voters... Read more →

NRA NEWS News reports indicate that the U.S. House of Representatives may consider legislation next week to which an amendment reforming Washington, D.C.'s restrictive gun laws would likely be offered. The bill-H.R. 157, the District of Columbia Voting Rights Act, introduced by the District's anti-gun delegate, Eleanor Holmes Norton-proposes that the city be authorized a vote in the United States House of Representatives. NRA members recall that last year, a similar "D.C. House Voting Rights Act" bill-S. 160, introduced by Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.)-passed in the Senate after adoption of Sen. John Ensign's (R-Nev.) amendment restoring the Second Amendment rights... Read more →

April 15, 2010 PHILADELPHIA - Professional and collegiate soccer standout Don D'Ambra will return to his alma mater to become the head men's soccer coach at Saint Joseph's University, as announced today by SJU director of athletics Don DiJulia. D'Ambra is just the fourth head coach in the program's history. D'Ambra is arguably one of the most decorated SJU student-athletes to be named a head coach on Hawk Hill. He returns to Saint Joseph's after a successful coaching and playing career with the Philadelphia Kixx of the MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League). He played 16 seasons in the MISL, the... Read more →

By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent The Gloucester City Board of Education last week approved a proposed $38.8 million, 2010-11 budget, which would increase school taxes by about $31 per year. If passed, the owner of a home assessed at the City average of $70,000 will pay about $2.57 more per month in school taxes. Superintendent Paul Spaventa said that $2.2 million was cut from the original budget, including $901,000 from the district’s technology budget and $489,000 in employee salaries and benefits. Eight employees were “lost” due to retirement, resignation or a non-renewed contract. Spaventa noted that while eight people were... Read more →

We are now accepting registration for the 2010-2011 school year. Grades Pre School through 8 Tours available! Please contact Dawn Burkhardt in the Advancement Office @ 856-456-0913 ext. 17 or email [email protected] to set up a date. Visit our website www.smshope.org “Contemporary Education with Traditional Values” Related articles by Zemanta Saint Mary School, Gloucester City 150 Years of Bragging Rights! (gloucestercitynews.net) Saint Mary School Needs Your Help (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

College World Series Road to Omaha® Jam on June 18 starting at 6 p.m. Central time. The free family-oriented concert in the southeast parking area of Rosenblatt Stadium will be part of a full day of activities that include the Opening Ceremonies inside the stadium starting immediately following the concert. - NCAA.com – The Official Website of NCAA Championships “Both performers have had albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart,” noted Scott Fosler, NCAA assistant director of brand strategies and events. “Their appearance at the Road to Omaha Jam represents the first time two headline performers... Read more →

Press Release BELLMAWR NJ-Bishop Joseph Galante formally announced today that the parishes of Mary, Mother of the Church (Bellmawr), St. Francis de Sales (Barrington) and St. Gregory (Magnolia) will unite and the new parish resulting from the consolidation, St. Rita, will be established May 19, 2010. The announcement establishing the new parish has been made in a formal decree, which is published in the April 16 edition of the Catholic Star Herald, the diocesan newspaper. It is the thirteenth decree issued by Bishop Joseph Galante in diocesan-wide reconfiguration of parishes announced two years ago to strengthen parishes and improve pastoral... Read more →

By Leigh Anne Hubbs NEWS Correspondent MOUNT EPHRAIM NJ-During the April 1 Commissioners meeting, John Duus was sworn in by Andrew Gilmore as Mount Ephraim’s newest Class II Special Officer. Duus’ family members proudly watched as he was congratulated by Mayor Wolk, Police Chief Edward Dobleman and Commiss-ioners Andrew Gilmore and Bruce Greenwald. In another matter, former police vehicles are available for purchase through a closed bid auction: a 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis with 140k miles and a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria with 111k miles require a minimum bid of $1,000. Final bids are due in Borough Hall by April... Read more →

Dogs are NOT Disposable! I am a volunteer at Camden County Animal Shelter. Every time I walk into the kennel area my heart breaks. So many questions arise as I observe the dogs jumping, barking, and sometimes, sitting sadly in their suites as if wondering what they had done to deserve abandonment. Many of the suites are marked, “I ran away.” I wonder, did they really run away or were they dumped because a child lost interest or an adult got tired? I’ve been training dogs for many years. I’ve also re-homed dozens of dogs when their owners became frustrated,... Read more →

PA Conservation Officer Busy Arresting Violators of Game Laws HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO) Rick Finnegan recently completed two cases involving the illegal killing of a tundra swan and a white-tailed deer in Sullivan County. Jesse Richart, 21, of Forksville, Sullivan County, was cited for illegally killing a tundra swan in March of 2009 in northern Sullivan County. “A concerned citizen called me with information that he had been watching a pair of tundra swans at a local pond, but one was now dead,” WCO Finnegan said. “I responded, expecting to do a necropsy to determine... Read more →

In a doubleheader win over ESU last week, Houck went 3-for-3 with four runs scored, hit two home runs, his third multi-home run game of the season April 15, 2010 By Sara Weber Special to NCAA.com Triple Threat: Southern Arkansas No. 1 In All Three National Baseball Polls For the second consecutive week, Southern Arkansas maintains its hold on the No. 1 ranking in all three national baseball polls (Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, PING!Baseball, National Collegiate Baseball Writer's Association). SAU's school record 24-game winning streak came to an end Tuesday as Louisiana State-Shreveport upset the No. 1 ranked Muleriders 12-4 at... Read more →

| courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post Instead, those taxes are needed to balance the state's budget for fiscal 2011, Christie said Wednesday following a tour of Lockheed Martin in Moorestown, one of the region's largest employers. Shoppers at stores in the state's 32 Urban Enterprise Zones will still pay only 3.5 percent sales tax, but that money will not be returned to enhance the local business community. Businesses in the zones will continue to be able to purchase materials and equipment tax-free. "We have seen some problems with the way in which municipalities expend these funds and in some cases how they... Read more →

GLOUCESER CITY NJ-Can you imagine what it would be like to have a job on the Delaware River in Gloucester City during the heyday of its resort years? Well, lucky me, I did work there. Now you ask, who am I? Well, I am the bell that rang for many a year in the Gloucester Ferry Company belfry. I rang when the boats came into the slips, and I rang again when they departed for Philadelphia. Back in those days the air was fresh and crisp. The river was clean and full of shad waiting to be caught and served... Read more →

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By Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett (The following commentary by Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett explains why he joined the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Health Care Reform Law.) We can all agree that health care reform is necessary. As Pennsylvania's attorney general, I have made health care a priority. In 2009 alone, the attorney general's Health Care Section assisted more than 4,700 consumers and saved Pennsylvanians more than $4.2 million. In addition to providing such direct services to consumers, I believe we must work together in a bipartisan fashion to develop legislative solutions instead of engaging in mere... Read more →

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Anthony J. Inferrera, of Brooklawn passed away on April 12, 2010. He was 70 years old. A true patriot, Tony was a man who was committed to his community and to his country. Born in Hammonton, he was a 1957 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High, Camden. Tony proudly served during the Vietnam War in the US Army. He was then redeployed as a civilian Helicopter Mechanic with Boeing Vertol. Memberships with the American Legion Post #72 , where he was past commander; and the VFW Post #3620 were sources of great camaraderie and friendship for Tony. Prior to retirement in... Read more →

BARRINGTON, NJ – With the average South Jersey family’s tax burden soaring to record levels, First District Congressional Candidate Dale Glading (R-Barrington) made the following statement on the morning of Tax Day 2010: “South Jersey taxpayers are filing their taxes today, and they’re thoroughly disgusted to see the federal government confiscate so much of their hard-earned income,” said Glading. “Americans desperately need vigorous and independent representation in Washington to fight for less spending and lower taxes; unfortunately, Congressman Rob Andrews has spent the last 20 years rubber-stamping every punishing tax hike that’s crossed his House desk.” Rep. Andrews is one... Read more →

By Chris Concannon NEWS Correspondent The March 27, Board of Education Budget Hearing in Bellmawr was held in the Bell Oaks’ All-Purpose Room, in anticipation of an expected large turnout. The masses did not disappoint, as the room was filling to capacity well prior to the slated 6:30 p.m. start. After a public hearing, the Board approved the proposed 2010-11 school budget, which will increase taxes $52.50 on the average assessed home of $150,000. Superintendent Annette Castiglione opened the meeting by announcing the state had cut more than $138,700 in aid, adding that school districts are not likely to get... Read more →

In response to Mike Grello of Gloucester City, as a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School Class of 1974, I too, find it amazing that you “who” criticized the improper use of “then and than” in the Gloucester City News does not know how to use the words “who and whom.” In addition, your use of the term “uneducated cretin” is a redundant statement. As Mr. Countryman stated in his response, I too feel this statement was uncalled for and unusually harsh. Perhaps Mr. Grello should seek an English tutor for himself. Publisher Countryman was correct in stating that there... Read more →

This is in regard to the Mayor’s Corner concerning the new solar panels being placed on telephone poles. Are you kidding? You are worried about what it looks like? Let me tell you what I see and will teach my children. Those beautiful panels are producing clean, abundant, and free energy. Imagine turning on your TV or lights knowing you have absolutely no impact on your planet or power bill. You say we are not benefiting. Do you not think cleaner energy that does not contribute to climate change, pollution, and dependency on dwindling fossil fuels does not benefit everyone... Read more →

Gloucester City NJ-Firefighters were summon to the 300 unit block of Walnut Avenue today shortly after 1 pm for a roof fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no reported injuries. photo by Steve Skipton photography Related articles by Zemanta This Just In: Fire Damages Two Row Homes on Monmouth Street (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

Republican hopeful Pat Toomey for the first time registers 50% support in his race against incumbent Democrat Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania’s contest for the U.S. Senate. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in the state shows Specter earning 40% of the vote, a level he’s held steady at since the first of the year. Four percent (4%) prefer some other candidate, and six percent (6%) are undecided.Toomey this month also makes his strongest showing to date against Specter’s Democratic Primary challenger, Congressman Joe Sestak. Toomey picks up 47% support to Sestak’s 36%. Given this match-up, five percent... Read more →

| Philadelphia Inquirer | 04/11/2010 Their neighborhood, sometimes referred to as the East End, was defined by McKean, Mifflin, Water, and Second ("Two") Streets. It was adjacent to a belt of heavy industry, including the Sinclair oil refinery and the Publicker distillery, that extended north along the waterfront from where the great green arc of the Walt Whitman Bridge now rises toward Gloucester City. "You worked right in the neighborhood," Carney says. Expressway construction in the 1960s forced longtime residents to South Jersey, Delaware County, or other city neighborhoods. After repeatedly catching up with one another at funerals, the guys... Read more →

Never before in all of recorded history has such a small number of people caused such an incredible amount of damage to billions of people in such a short period of time. The current economic crisis is 100 percent man made. The United States is one more case of a country being destroyed by criminal activities. Attacks upon the economy are timed to coincide with adverse events such as the dust bowl, World War II, or the current exhaustion of U.S. oil reserves. The theory is that the attacks fit in well with other adverse economic factors. The United States... Read more →

O’Toole, Russo & Rumana: BCEA President Must Step Down Coppola Authored Memo Wishing Governor Dead Senator Kevin O’Toole, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and his running mates Assemblymen Dave Russo and Scott Rumana urged Joe Coppola, the President of the Bergen County Education Association (BCEA) to resign immediately: “The comments attributed to BCEA President Coppola are beyond inappropriate. Praying for the death of the duly elected Governor of New Jersey is not a joke, either in public or in private,” O’Toole stated. “The leadership of the NJEA had the opportunity to address this situation yesterday, but failed to... Read more →

Canada Bear sign submitted by Ron Villanova...CATEGORY HUNTING AND FISHING LIVE BLUEBIRD NESTBOX CAMERA RETURNS TO GAME COMMISSION WEBSITE HARRISBURG – In an effort to garner appreciation for wildlife, especially the state’s bluebird population, the Pennsylvania Game Commission launched this year’s webcasting of a live video feed from a bluebird nestbox on the grounds of its Harrisburg Headquarters. To view the live feed, visit the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) and click on the “Bluebird Live-Feed” icon under the opening photo in the center of the homepage. “The best way to get Pennsylvanians – in fact most Americans – excited about wildlife... Read more →

Rain Garden Workshop In Westville April 22 New Driver License Rules for Teenagers To Start May 1 Sportsmen Athletic Club Honors Ken MacAdams Gloucester City Clean Up Day This Saturday School Elections In All Five Towns Tuesday, April 20 Related articles by Zemanta TIPS AND SNIPPETS: City Charter, Rumors, Congratulations Ken, NJ Republican Stats (gloucestercitynews.net) The NorthWind is Back! (gloucestercitynews.net) Schafer and Baker Challenge Gloucester City School Board Incumbents (gloucestercitynews.net) Which School Districts are Forgoing Pay Hikes? (savejersey.com) News Roundup for Monday, April 12, 2010 (bluejersey.com) Read more →

CATEGORY CITY OF GLOUCESTER CITY Symbol: M0245M Title: CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL Issue Date: 04/01/2010 Closing Date: 04/22/2010 Jurisdiction: GLOUCESTER CITY Salary: $7,413.00 Per Year Num. of Positions: 1 Workweek: 3 Hours per week Application Fee: $15.00 Open to Residents of: 1) Gloucester City 2) Camden County Requirements: LICENSE: Applicants must possess a current and valid Construction Official's license issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. NOTE: The construction official also serves as Plumbing sub code official, applicants must possess a Plumbing sub code official license and, will be required to possess a technical license (HHS) as Plumbing inspector. NOTE:... Read more →

RELATED BILLS POINT OF VIEW Bills Tips and Snippets By Bill Cleary GLOUCESTER CITY NJ -Gloucester City Mayor Bill James appointed a Mayor Advisory Committee earlier this year to study a change in the City’s Charter. The committee is expected to sum up its findings within the next month. Last November Wil Levins a columnist for CNB (ClearysNoteBook) wrote, the time has come to open a debate about Gloucester City’s Ward system. As I have written in previous articles over this past year, I believe our Wards are outdated and no longer serve the best interests of a City that... Read more →

Members of the Fabulous Feet Dance Company , of Bellmawr NJ, performed in this year’s National Cherry Blossom parade held Saturday, April 10th in Washington, DC. The girls are members of the National All-star tap team. This team has performed in the IKEA Thanksgiving Day parade in Philadelphia & the Southwest National Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington DC for the past 4 years. The dancers, who reside in Gloucester City and Bellmawr, are: Isabella Britton, Kerrigan Jackson, Austyn Laboube, Dana Robinson, Alexis Robinson, Ilse-Marie Cook, Melissa Morgan, Kimberly Bowers, Chelsea Holwell, Azeria Shields, Maria Stopper, Nicole Morsillo, Kennedy Brown, Jordyn... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY-Spring is here and the NorthWind is back in the water. She returned to Freedom pier on Sunday April 11th. The Schooner had the bottom sandblasted down to bare metal and received for coats of epoxy and bottom paint.Paint was donated by Sherwin-Williams and was applied by volunteers. The Schooner at Summit North Marina in Bear, DE. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Every five years the US Coast Guard requires a hull inspection while out of the water. Our inspection was done at this time and will not need to be inspected again out of the water until 2015. We have... Read more →

SSSHHHH IT’S A SURPRISE! Today: Sunday, April 11th 2010 Time: ETA 2:45pm til 6pm Where: American Legion Post 372 1532 Martin Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ Contact: Leslie (YRC) 609-980-4175 Please come out to Honor Lt. Col. Al Bancroft. The Yellow Ribbon Club, Warrior Watch Riders, American Legion and all other military support groups are getting together to say THANK YOU and WELCOME HOME to Al Bancroft. As most of you know, Al has served over 50 years for the United States Marine Corps. He served 3 tours in Vietnam. He is a true Maverick. He started off enlisted and worked... Read more →

HARRISBURG -- Seeking to enhance Pennsylvania's energy security, promote alternative forms of energy and create a cleaner environment, Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced an $8 million investment in 20 projects that will advance the alternative fuels industry in the state. “The Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant projects promote cleaner transportation through the production and use of alternative fuels such as biodiesel, natural gas and electricity, and create infrastructure that will allow more Pennsylvanians to make fuel saving vehicles a part of their daily lives,” said Governor Rendell. “These investments will help make Pennsylvanians less reliant on foreign oil by promoting... Read more →

To prevent or treat an illness in your pet, your veterinarian may prescribe a medication. Understanding important information about the medication and how to treat your pet can help your animal’s recovery or continued good health. “Just as you would talk to your doctor about a medicine prescribed for you or your children, you should talk to your veterinarian about your pet’s medications,” says Bernadette Dunham, D.V.M., Ph.D., director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “And if you have any questions after you leave the animal clinic, don’t be afraid to contact and... Read more →