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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes... Read more →

photo Leigh Anne Hubbs The winners of the Mount Ephraim Board of Education election were sworn-in last week. From left to right are Joan Greenwood, James Pacetti and Rocco Vespe. Greenwood is new with 272 votes, Pacetti and Vespe are incumbents with 209 and 248 votes, respectively. Read more →

features famous Philadelphia food, world-class musicians, spectacular fireworks & more The premier event showcases the flavor of Philadelphia and music by Aaron Neville at Penn’s Landing. (PHILADELPHIA) – Taste of Philadelphia kicks off Wawa Welcome America!, Philadelphia’s free 11-day July 4th Festival, with a weekend of culinary favorites and all-star entertainment on June 24-26 at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Chestnut Street and Columbus Boulevard. Visitors and residents are invited to taste mouth-watering, Philadelphia fare, while enjoying the sounds of distinguished musicians and the sights of historic Philadelphia. Entertainment and admission to Penn’s Landing is free, with bite-sized “tastes” from dozens of notable Philadelphia restaurants offering affordable cuisine at a fraction of regular entrée-sized prices. “We are excited to commence this year’s Wawa Welcome America! with performances by big-name artists and delicious, local food from Philadelphia’s leading restaurants,” said Mayor Nutter. “Plus, this year, Taste of Philadelphia has more... Read more →

(June 3, 1952 - May 12, 2011) Edward J. Hodge, Jr., on May 12, 2011, of Philadelphia, formerly of Bellmawr. Age 58. Beloved son of Catherine (nee Schmidt) and the late Edward J. Hodge, Sr. Devoted brother of Patricia Mahoney (Dennis), Dennis Hodge (Cheryl) and the late Kathy Wadsworth. Brother-in-law of Jim Wadsworth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr. Memorial Mass 10am in church. Interment private. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mr. Hodge’s memory to the Animal Adoption Center, P.O. Box 4017, Lindenwold, NJ 08021. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com. Read more →

(September 29, 1952 - May 11, 2011) Francis C. Garvin, Sr., on May 11, 2011, of Runnemede, formerly of Haddon Hts. Age 58. Devoted father of Francis Garvin, Jr. (Lori), Timothy Garvin (Stacey), Patrick Garvin and the late Andrew Garvin. Father-in-law of Lella Garvin. Loving Grandpop Garvin of Michele and Theodore. Dear brother of Maureen Ford, Michael Garvin and the late Eileen Braun and Thomas Garvin, Jr. There will be a visitation from 6 to 8pm Friday evening, May 20th at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial Service 8pm Friday evening at the funeral home. Interment private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Read more →

(October 25, 1922 - May 11, 2011) Rose Trevisonne (nee Amato), on May 11, 2011, of Sicklerville for over 30 years, formerly of Bellmawr for 25 years. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Neil J. Trevisonne. Devoted mother of Denise V. Sbarra. Loving grandmother of Daniel Kusch and Paul Kusch and his wife Patti. Great-grandmother of Rachael, Nicole, Dominick, Marissa, Nicholas and Ryleigh. Pre-deceased by her parents Antonio and Rose Amato. Dear sister of Gertrude Schoenborn and the late Eva Garman, Marie Franz, Anthony Mategar and Joseph Amato. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Wednesday morning, May 18, from 8:15am to 10:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am at Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Agnes RC Church, Blackwood. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Hurffville. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Rose’s memory... Read more →

(July 31, 1919 - May 11, 2011) Eleanor M. Garrity (nee Meiler), on May 11, 2011, of Bellmawr. Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Edward Garrity. Cherished mother of Donna Garrity. Loving Nan of Christine Reisinger (Terry) and Caren Levecchia (Joseph) and great grandmom of Maddie, Brady, Kayleigh and Andrew. Dear sister of the late William, George, Elmer and Robert Meiler. Aunt of Carol McPhillips (John), Debora Reynolds (John), Robert Sejda (Steve), Janice Meiler, Bob Meiler (Jane), Kathy Babcock (David) and James Rafferty. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Rita of Cascia Parish, Mary Mother of the Church, 20 Braisington Avenue, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Entombment at New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or St. Rita of Cascia Parish. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com. Read more →

(November 26, 1966 - May 7, 2011) James M. Gardiner, Jr., on May 7, 2011, of Runnemede. Age 44. Beloved husband of Jill R. (nee Gwillim). Devoted father of James M. Gardiner III, Todd J. Long and Tyler E. Long. Loving son of James M. Gardiner, Sr., Gloria Scott (nee Lamanteer) and the late Danny Joe. Dear grandfather of Audriana Long. Brother of Gregory Gardiner, Kevin Gardiner (Patti), Lisa Rebel (Bill), Melanie Gardiner, Bethany Gardiner, Marty Scott (Melody), Tony Scott (Andrea), Lori Reynolds (Gary), Gina Bowne (Bill) and the late Todd Scott and brother–in-law of Jennifer Kinnerman (Dave). Son-in-law of Alice & Jack Gwillim. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. James was a member of Local Elevator Union 5. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to In Trust of James M. Gardiner III, c/o Sun National Bank, 1320... Read more →

The American Legion - May 12, 2011 Media Bakery photo The Sons of The American Legion has made its mark on the Child Welfare Foundation as the largest contributor, donating more than $4 million over the past 17 years. And the generous donation figures keep rising. In the months leading up to The American Legion’s 2011 Spring National Executive Committee Meetings in Indianapolis May 2-5, members of many SAL squadrons located in 39 detachments raised a little over $110,000 for the Legion’s CWF. “Words cannot describe the accolades that should be afforded to the Sons of The American Legion for their enthusiasm and dedication in helping children,” said Dennis Boland, president of the CWF. “Without the Sons contributions, the Child Welfare Foundation grants awarded each year would be drastically reduced. As I often say, it’s not about me or you, but about the future as we help others survive and... Read more →

Journeys South paints international picture East Passyunk Avenue and the Italian Market are host locations for an artistic look at immigrant life. By Joseph Myers Posted May. 12, 2011 RA Friedman peers through one of the slits of the zoetrope. The photographer captured local seniors' images for placement within his creation, which relies on a hand crank to shift the images. Photo by Greg Bezanis The cultural contributions to South Philadelphia from numerous nationalities are receiving their historical due thanks to seven artists. Through the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, the Journeys South project is highlighting the immigrant experience that has provided the area with reputable diversity. A $200,000 grant from The Heritage Philadelphia Program funded Journeys South, a by-product of the Mural Arts Program’s 2004 to ’07 My North Philly undertaking that produced seven murals. “We wanted to capture the stories of the waves of immigrants who have... Read more →

Yesterday, The Heritage Foundation filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, reiterating Heritage’s opposition to the individual mandate that is a key piece of the Obamacare statute. This is the first time we have ever filed such a brief—as far anyone around here can remember. But we had no other choice. In its merits brief before the appeals court, the U.S. government quoted a 21-year-old statement by a Heritage Foundation policy expert supporting an individual mandate for health insurance, when Heritage’s view today is to the contrary. It all goes back to late January, when federal judge Roger Vinson ruled in a 26-state challenge to Obamacare that the law’s individual mandate forcing Americans to purchase government-approved health insurance is unconstitutional. Over 21 years ago, Heritage analysts initially (and mistakenly) considered the idea of a limited individual mandate coupled with appropriate tax incentives as a favorable... Read more →

May 12, 2011, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC ) along with Mayor Nutter officially opened the new Race Street Pier, the first new public space of its kind on the Central Delaware River Waterfront to be realized as part of DRWC’s ambitious new Master Plan for the Central Delaware River Waterfront. The Pier was designed to create a strong physical experience that reconnects the City to the River, activates the water’s edge and establishes the pier as a distinctive new public park for the people of Philadelphia. Formerly Municipal Pier 11, the pier was renamed as the Race Street Pier to further reinforce its relationship to the City and reinstate its historic name. "This spectacular public space is the next step forward in building a world-class waterfront in Philadelphia,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “I want to thank the many community leaders and funders who have worked with us... Read more →

LINK/ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY GARY DEVINE Published: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 12:29 a.m. MDT SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge awarded $1.95 million Tuesday to the family of a boy who was killed by a black bear while camping in American Fork Canyon nearly four years ago. Sam Ives, 11, was killed June 17, 2007, when he was dragged out of his family's multiroom tent and mauled by a massive black bear. Ives' parents, Rebecca Ives and Kevan Francis, claimed that the death was caused by the negligence of employees of the U.S. Forest Service who failed to warn campers of the bear's presence, and the state Division of Wildlife Services. The bear had attacked a man 12 hours earlier at the same campsite where Sam, his mother, his brother and his stepfather were staying. Forest officials looked for the bear for several hours but gave up before finding it... Read more →

NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS ALERT Vol. 18, No. 18 05/06/11 According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, theProject Gunrunner program was intended to stop the alleged flow of guns to criminals in Mexico. That didn't happen. Instead, the program may have facilitated the illegal smuggling of thousands of those guns, some of which actually turned up atthe murder scene of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in December 2010. As the probe into Project Gunrunner heats up, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Senate Judiciary Committee want to determine if high-ranking officials in the Department of Justice knew about and approved Project Gunrunner. To that end, this week, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was called to testify before both committees. When questioned by Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) on Wednesday, Holder said that he does not know how guns allowed to "walk" during the federal gun sting... Read more →

BY BILL CLEARY (CNBNEWS.NET) JEER-Gloucester City News.. October 8, 2009....in the Jeer Section I read the following...quote: It was reported in the Philadelphia Inquirer that Camden City and Gloucester City are the only two communities in Camden County that still mix storm water and sewage in one large pipe. If the system overflows when it rains, it floods sewage everywhere. 19 months later nothing has changed. Every time we have a heavy rain...the street begins to flood as Gloucester City Water Department has told me that they close the flood gates in order to let the water into the river at a slow pace. Well, the water that floods the street and fills that large pipe with storm water and sewage...backs up into the sewer line and out on to my basement floor. I have repeatedly had to clean up this raw sewage from my cellar floor with bleach water!... Read more →

Governor Chris Christie Calls New Expansion of Virtua Voorhees Hospital Critical to Local Job Growth Trenton, NJ - Governor Chris Christie today called the new expansion at Virtua Voorhees Hospital critical to local job creation and economic growth. With the opening of the new facility, a new facility that offers acute, outpatient and long-term care in Southern New Jersey, Virtua Voorhees Hospital is the state’s first hospital to open in the state in seven years and represents a $580-million investment that has already created 2,800 construction jobs and will ultimately create 1,000 new permanent health care jobs. The project will generate millions of dollars of economic activity and will stimulate other regional development. "The opening of Virtua Voorhees is a major milestone for the Virtua Health System, the residents of South Jersey and the State – marking the first hospital to open in New Jersey in nearly seven years,” said... Read more →

The California Teachers Association is a major contributor to the Golden State’s fiscal woes. 10 May 2011 California’s chronic fiscal crisis should prompt a substantive debate about the limits of government and the folly of an expansive welfare state. Instead, leaders of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association are using the struggle to close the Golden State’s $15.4 billion budget deficit as an opportunity for some political street theater. The powerful National Education Association state affiliate is spending this week highlighting California’s “state of emergency,” with large rallies planned in Sacramento and around the state Friday to agitate for billions of dollars in higher taxes. The union’s timing is not by chance. Governor Jerry Brown will unveil his revised budget on May 16, and deep cuts to the K-12 education budget could mean widespread teacher layoffs as early as next month. Californians can expect heavy doses of union demagoguery this week... Read more →

NOTE:Date Change-Sicklerville Homecoming-New Date-5/14/11 Sicklerville, New Jersey When: Friday, May 13th 2011 Time: Approx. 6:15pm Where: 3 Melwood Court Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Please come out and welcome home Jamahl Hughes from serving in Afghanistan. Jamahl is 21 years old, graduated from Sterling High School Joined the US Army, 101st Airborne Division, stationed Ft. Campbell Ky. His mom, Gloria, his family and friends are very excited and have asked for some assistance in giving this young soldier a LOUD welcome home. The Warrior Watch Riders & Friends, Yellow Ribbon Club, Sicklerville/Winslow Fire Dept and the town of Sicklerville will be on hand to welcome this hero. Please come out and join us. Read more →

NJSP press release The New Jersey Boat Regulation Commission recently authorized changes to the Shrewsbury River Slow Speed/No Wake Area. The changes amend a temporary measure, first enacted in 2010. Under the new measure, the entire width of the Shrewsbury River from the Highlands Bridge, south to buoy 12 will continue to be a slow speed/no wake area. The eastern side of the River, between buoys 12 and 17 will be a slow speed/no wake area. The entire width of the River from buoy 17 south to buoy 28 (near Gunning Island), will continue to be a slow speed/no wake area. The primary change from the 2010 temporary measure, is that from Buoy No. 12 south to Buoy No. 17, vessel operators are not required to transit the River at slow speed/no wake, if they are operating on the western side of the River. This action came at the regularly... Read more →

by Jim Walsh Incumbent commissioners won re-election Tuesday in nonpartisan races in Haddon Township and Mount Ephraim. The contest was hardly a nail-biter in Haddon Township, where incumbents Randall Teague, Paul Dougherty and John Foley faced no opposition In Mount Ephraim, commissioners Bruce Greenwald (photo), Andrew Gilmore and Joseph Wolk turned back a challenge from Michael "Traz" Tovinsky and Bill Grady. "I was very proud that the three of us are in there again as a team," said Greenwald, the top vote-getter in the Mount Ephraim contest. "We'll keep the ball rolling and make the town even more efficient." Greenwald received 713 votes, followed by 630 for Gilmore and 605 for Wolk, the borough's mayor, according to unofficial results. Vote totals were 498 for Tovinsky and 431 for Grady. read via www.courierpostonline.com Read more →

by Bill Cleary (CNBNEWS.NET)- A 28- year- old Brooklawn man was stabbed numerous times during a fight in the Pennant East Bar parking lot, Route 130, Bellmawr on April 23, 2011. According to the victim, Larry Daniels, he was outside of the bar and was leaning on a vehicle. Daniels said he and the owner of the vehicle, Aaron Beebe, got into a verbal argument that escalated into a fight. During that fight Beebe allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed Daniels 9 times. According to his mother Patricia Newlin her son Larry was taken to the Cooper Trauma Center, Camden City. She said he also had a collapsed lung. “The doctor told me the knife blade just missed one of his vital organs by 2 cm.” Bellmawr Police Chief William Walsh said Beebe was 37- years- old and lived in Runnemede. Beebe was charged with criminal attempt/for criminal homicide do... Read more →

By Sara Martino Gloucester City News Gloucester City Council approved the $17.84 million 2011 Municipal Budget during its meeting last week that will raise taxes $38.16 per year. No one from the audience spoke during the public hearing prior to the budget vote. “We kept the tax rate to a $38.16 increase on the average property assessed at $72, 000,” Councilman Nicholas Marchese said. Marchese and Councilmen Jay Brophy and Daniel Spencer of the Finance Committee, worked on the budget for months, he said. “This budget is $1.3 million less than last year. We used 77 percent of the city’s surplus towards the budget, paid our pensions payments, and gave a 2 percent raise to the employees,” Marchese said. The surplus amount that was used towards the general budget was $1.58 million. According to the City figures, the amount to be raised by taxation is $9.92 million and the local... Read more →

by Robert A. Hall I'm 63. Except for one semester in college when jobs were scarce and a six-month period when I was between jobs, but job-hunting every day, I've worked hard since I was 18. Despite some health challenges, I still put in a 50-hour week, and haven't called in sick in seven or eight years. I make a good salary, but I didn't inherit my job or my income, and I worked to get where I am. Given the economy, there's no retirement in sight, and I'm tired. Very tired. photo Robert A. Hall I'm tired of being told that I have to "spread the wealth" to people who don't have my work ethic. I'm tired of being told the government will take the money I earned, by force if necessary, and give it to people too lazy to earn it. I'm tired of being told that I... Read more →

On May 6, 2011, (nee Hand) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 81 yrs. She is the wife of the late Casey Garner, loving mother of Donna O'Brien (Pat), Sandy Stetser and Bob Garner (Ruthann) and cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00am at ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 POWELL ST., GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. Funeral services will be held 11:00am at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken. There will be no evening viewing. www.ethering tonfh.com Read more →

MONDAY May 9, 2011 Time of Accident 3:49 PM Two people were taken to the hospital with burns after their work truck carrying pool chemicals suddenly caught fire on E. Kings Highway in Mount Ephraim. The vehicle was fully engulfed with fire upon arrival of the Mt. Ephraim Fire Department and crews were hampered by burning fuel traveling downhill catching a second vehicle on fire. Audubon Fire Department, Camden County Fire Marshal, and Emergency Management/Hazmat were called as well. A soil berm was made by a local contractor to contain the water and chemical runoff and prevent the contaminated water from reaching a nearby lake. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the fire marshals office. East Kings Highway was closed into the night for removal of the vehicle, debris and hazardous materials. ~Story by J. Vilardo Mount Ephraim Fire Department Read more →

DOWLING William K. On May 8, 2011. Age 63. Of Gloucester City. Loving father of William K Dowling and Edward D. Dowling. Dear brother of Edward Dowling and Christine Polinski. Also survived by his good friend, Sandy Cunningham and her daughter Courtney Thomas. Born in Brooklyn, NY, William proudly served our country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. At the request of family, cremation will be private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of William K. Dowling. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ Ph: 856-456-1142. McCLURE William J. Suddenly, On May 7, 2011. Age 71. Of Cherry Hill. Loving and devoted husband of 48 years to Barbara D. (nee Cordasco). Loving father of Barbara Ann Little (Warren), Irene J. McClure, Terri McClure, William A. McClure (Janet) and Thomas McClure. Loving grandfather of... Read more →

BY BILL CLEARY (CNBNEWS.NET)-TEACHERS/SCHOOL BOARD DEADLOCK...Gloucester City teachers have been working without a contract since June 30, 2010. Signs like the one on the left have been seen hanging from inside employees’s vehicles parked at Cold Springs Elementary School for the past two weeks. When they were first noticed CNBNews.net reached out to both the District School Superintendent Paul Spaventa and John Rodden, president of the teachers union by e-mail for answers on why this contract hasn’t been settled. As of this posting neither party has responded to our requests. The sign in the photo reads: Working without a contract and still caring for your children. Gloucester City Education Association We have been told by a reliable sources that the state mediator has cancelled several meetings causing part of the delay. But! What forced the contract into mediation in the first place? For example did the union make an unreasonable... Read more →

by Bishop Galante Ever since becoming bishop of Camden, one point I have emphasized consistently is my concern about inactive Catholics. It pains me that so many Catholics in South Jersey, in percentages similar to other places across the country, fail to connect with the rich spiritual treasures offered by the church. Jesuit Father Thomas Reese, a prominent commentator on things Catholic, noted in an April 18 column in the National Catholic Reporter one reason this may be so: Too often, we fail to feed the great hunger for Scripture. Father Reese was examining data from the Pew Research Center which noted that one out of every 10 Americans is a former Catholic. If this group were put into its own denomination, they would rank third in the United States, behind active Catholics and Baptists. Father Reese noted that these non-practicing Catholics are roughly divided equally between those who join... Read more →

By Marine Corps Cpl. Adam T. Leyendecker 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force FORWARD OPERATING BASE PAYNE, Afghanistan, May 5, 2011 - For much of their deployment, Marines of the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion have found an insurgent force that was reluctant to fight them toe to toe. Rather, the enemy has relied more on improvised explosive devices and indirect fire. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesse K. Knerr led a five-member fire team to safety during an April 20, 2011, ambush in Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam T. Leyendecker (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. But on April 20, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesse K. Knerr, section leader for the battalion's 3rd Platoon, E Company, and a native of Portland, Ore., found that when insurgents have their backs against the wall, they are left with no choice but to fight. The mission of the day was to... Read more →

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Since the beginning of 2010, New Jersey has awarded more than $1 billion in tax subsidies as part of a strategy aimed at jump-starting the state’s economy and putting tens of thousands of people back to work. Even as Governor Christie pleaded poverty to make deep cuts to essential services like education and health care, the state doled out tax credits and grants to corporations and developers in New Jersey at an unprecedented rate. Incentives for economic investment were necessary, it was argued, to create a more business-friendly climate that would generate good jobs for New Jerseyans. Sadly, it hasn’t worked. Not even a little bit. Employment statewide is down more than 5,000 jobs since the beginning of 2010. Last month, 3,847,200 people were employed in New Jersey, according to the state Department of Labor and Work Force Development’s monthly non-farm employment report, which is available here. That’s down 5,100... Read more →

Visit the Camden County Golf Academy It’s more affordable to practice as a family this Mother’s Day weekend. Parents who buy one basket of balls for the driving range can purchase a basket for their child at half price. While you are there, check out all the changes. “There is now a Pro Shop with hats, shirts and other items, and tables indoors and out where you can enjoy a quick bite,” said Cappelli. “Look for more coupons and community programs for kids and seniors, and a frequent visitor punch card that will give golfers two free baskets with the purchase of eight.” The Camden County Golf Academy is located at 8001 South Route 130 in Pennsauken. It is open daily from 10:00 to 9:00 PM. For more information, visit www.camdencounty.com Win Lunch at Benihana in this Week’s Contest Treat your friends to lunch. One (1) winner will win an... Read more →

with the Camden Children's Garden Camden, NJ - AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is working with Camden Children's Garden to supply the citizens of Camden with urban gardens and education on healthy eating in order to help them move away from being a "food desert". Together, Camden Children's Garden and NCCC will hold family festivals at the children's garden as well as maintain and develop urban gardens around the city. Jasmine Thomas states, "I love gardening and I'm so glad we are able to provide for a community in need of fresh veggies." AmeriCorps members also will be helping the Garden Club to cultivate over 100 community gardens throughout the City of Camden and will assist in building the 40+ gardens on the waiting list to be created in 2011. For this round, AmeriCorps Raven 3 will be assisting in sprucing up the Children's Garden for the Spring Festival... Read more →

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding saltwater anglers that the opening of summer flounder (fluke) season is this Saturday, May 7. DEP Commissioner Bob Martin signed the new regulations April 29. The season runs from May 7 until September 25 with a limit of 8 fish at a minimum of 18 inches in length. This is positive news for anglers: the season is more than a month and half longer than last year when the limit was 6 fish. There were various recreational options, including the selected options, developed for the 2011 fluke season which utilized data submitted through NJ's volunteer angler survey. The information provided by anglers is more substantial and different, such as lengths of discarded fish, than information collected from the federal recreational survey. This data gives Division biologists much more flexibility when developing possible management measures and gives anglers the opportunity to be... Read more →

by Bill Cleary CNBNEWS.NET-The Camden County Superior Court on May 2 issued an order on the Schmidt et al v. City of Gloucester City lawsuit filed on March 17 by Oxford, New Jersey attorney Walter M. Luers on behalf of plaintiffs John P. Schmidt and Michael E. Walters, both of Gloucester City. In addition to the City, the lawsuit named the Gloucester City Board of Education, the City's Housing Authority as well as City Clerk Kathy Jentsch, Board of Education Business Administrator Margaret McDonnell and Housing Authority Records Custodian Sue McElhatton as defendants. Schmidt is a college student studying political science and Walters is a former City fireman who is disabled. Schmidt recently ran for a seat on the City School Board but lost. Walters ran unsuccessfully for council last November. Both individuals are unflinching critics of Mayor William James and his administration. They alleged in their lawsuit that Gloucester... Read more →

By CARL ROTENBERG Times Herald Staff Charles Gallub, (photo) the principal of Develcom of Bellmawr, N.J., requested approval of the new ownership plan Tuesday so that a financial “closing” for a $10 million HUD 108 loan guaranteed by Montgomery County and a $5 million HUD 108 loan guaranteed by Norristown for the USM renovation project can be completed on May 13. In December 2010, council had rejected a similar plan to divide the property into six units in a 4-to-3 vote. At that time, council members Mila Hayes, Cathy Lawrence, Marlon Millner and William Procyson voted against the plan. Council members Gary Simpson, Linda Christian and Council President William Caldwell voted for the ownership division. At the Tuesday night council meeting, Gallub announced that the Studio Centre had been renamed “Norristown Centre,” Forrest said. read via timesherald.com Read more →

Surrounded by her loving family, on May 3, 2011. Age 72. (nee Hennessey) Of Bellmawr. Devoted wife of 53 years to Gus Ambrosius. Loving mother of Pam Springer (Jeff), Gus Ambrosius (Carol), Tim Ambrosius (Terri) and Lori Brown (Dave). Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 4. Loving sister of Geri Hennessey and Jack Hennessey (Joan). Dear sister-in-law of Jim Ambrosius (Pat) and Barry Ambrosius (Michelle). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Patricia was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School class of 1957 and was active in the school sorority. She and her husband Gus owned and operated Office Outfitters. Patricia was a longtime parishioner of Annunciation BVM Church. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with her family. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her visitation on Monday morning from 8:30 to 9:45 AM at St. Joachim Parish: Annunciation of B.V.M. Church, 601 W. Browning... Read more →

Washington, D.C. - Members of the Project 21 black leadership network are speaking out about President Obama's performance at a Ground Zero wreath-laying ceremony and related issues today: Project 21 Chairman Mychal Massie said, "I applaud the President for displaying a modicum of respect and not turning the solemnity of the moment into any more of a campaign than he did." "President Obama is well within his rights to travel to Ground Zero -- and it is especially relevant after he approved the successful operation that brought Osama Bin Laden to justice. But, as Obama does his victory lap, he must remain aware of the fact that it was the policies of the Bush Administration that are said to have uncovered the key intelligence making the operation possible," reminded Project 21 member Kevin Martin, a U.S. Navy veteran. "And, while heroes in the intelligence community and the Navy SEALS must... Read more →

At Thursday's Gloucester City Board of Education meeting two incumbents along with a newly elected member took the oath of office prior to the start of the meeting. Photo (left to right) Gina Levins, Kathy McHugh and Jackie Borger both incumbents. Advertisement...click for menu Read more →

John Staas, Gloucester City, N.J., took the final in the UTI Student race by hitting his dial-in by a razor-thin .01, running 14.813 at 88.92 in a '98 Explorer to defeat Phil Olesh, Phillipsburg, N.J., who ran 13.661 at 107.20.. Staas was also close to his dial-in to win the quarterfinals over Matthew Krepps, Pottstown, then he had a close call in the semis. He broke out by .03 seconds, but Kris Kurzweg, Fleetwood, fouled. Nathan Beideman, Parkesburg, Pa., a former High School Challenge champion and regular visitor to PPC Lubricants Victory Lane, made it back by taking the Alumni division. In the final he beat Jed Knarr, Pottstown, with a pass of 17.371 at 68.52 in his '98 Accord. On Sunday, May 1, the season-opening Sunoco Race Fuels Money Trail was shortened by track conditions. read via www.bctv.org Read more →

Patricia A. Barney (nee Anello) on May 4, 2011 of Gloucester City, NJ age 69. Beloved wife of James J. Barney; loving mother of James R. Barney (Ann), Robert Barney (Kim), Maria Willett (Doug) and Michael Barney (Nicole); cherished grandmother of Mariah, Marissa, Elizabeth, Emily, Lauren, Lindsay, Olivia, Benjamin and Michael; dear sister of Frank Anello. Prior to her retirement, Pat was employed by the Gloucester City Schools as a cafeteria worker for 25 years. Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday morning from 10AM - 12 Noon at St. Mary's Church, 426 Monmouth St, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 Noon. Entombment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Pat's memory to: National Breast Cancer Assoc.,2600 Network Blvd, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034 or the American Diabetes Assoc, 150 Monument Road,... Read more →

By National Commander Jimmie L. Foster - May 5, 2011 A Pakistan army soldier stands on top of the house where it is believed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden lived in Abbottabad, Pakistan on Monday, May 2, 2011. AP Photo/Anjum Naveed Osama bin Laden is dead. Of that, I have no doubt. To question this statement one would have to question the skill and bravery of the Navy SEALS and believe that the master terrorist who occasionally appeared in propaganda videos and audio recordings was capable of perpetually eluding all human and technological intelligence. The unparalleled success of Sunday’s mission makes President Obama’s decision to not release the bin Laden “death photographs” especially confounding. When an event organizer cut off the sound to candidate Ronald Reagan during a debate with George H.W. Bush, Reagan famously said, “I paid for this microphone!” Well, Mr. President, the American people paid for those... Read more →

SAYREVILLE — Volunteers with the Sayreville Fire Department participated in a training exercise April 9 with classroom and hands-on instruction centered on vehicle extrication. Safety & Survival Training (SST) of Bellmawr conducted the Advanced Vehicle Rescue training with help from Continental Fire and Safety Inc. of Trenton and with AMKUS Rescue Systems of Illinois. SST’s fire service instructors are devoted to training firefighters to stay alive. SST’s programs are dedicated to three firefighters who were lost in 2002 in Gloucester City. The classroom training was given at Sayreville’s President Park Fire House, while the hands-on portion was conducted at the Sayreville Recycling Center. Hydraulic and manual equipment were used, applying the latest technology and procedures, according to a press release from the fire department. read via suburban.gmnews.com Read more →

Column by Jeremy Rosen Courier-Post Staff Before announcing a countywide police and fire department in mid-January, Cappelli e-mailed all 37 mayors in Camden County alerting them to the plan and "suggesting" they voice their support for consolidation efforts to the public and inquiring reporters. That attempted message control offended many mayors. As did Cappelli's statement at a March press conference with Gov. Chris Christie touting the consolidation plans. "We can create efficiencies with a police or fire department if it's one community or 20," he said. That left local officials wondering if Cappelli thinks they don't have the ability to run their towns. While other counties, such as Somerset, have been studying the idea for more than a year and completed feasibility studies, Camco has yet to do anything purposeful. read via www.courierpostonline.com Read more →

photo by David Lopez David Lopez a faithful reader CNBNews submitted this photo taken earlier this week on Nicholson Road in Gloucester Heights. David has the following warning for residents, "Be careful driving - there are a lot of turkeys on the road!" Related articles Why did the the turkey cross the road? (9thcircleofbell.wordpress.com) Wanted Your Cheers and Jeers (gloucestercitynews.net) Once Again Municipal Taxes Will Increase in Gloucester City; Budget Totals $17.6 Million (gloucestercitynews.net) Turkeys! (smilekiddo.wordpress.com) Read more →

published in the April 28 Gloucester City News By Chris Concannon Gloucester City News A group of fledgling fourth grade musicians opened Bellmawr’s April 21 Board of Education (BOE) meeting with a little help from their instructor. Under the direction of Mrs. Kolody, the “band” played three selections along with a soundtrack, on “recorders,” which resemble a piccolo. Afterwards, Kolody said the theme, “Music Lasts A Lifetime,” speaks to the power of music as a healing tool. The students performing the musical introduction were: Hailey Brown, Brianna Dougherty, Jacki Jankowski, Joseph Kidd, Charlyn Potente, Luke Sandrock, Eric Stetser and Alyssa Watkins. In other Board business, Bill Murray asked if it was permissible to hold the Superintendent’s evaluation, without going into executive session. He was advised that it is at Superintendent Annette Castiglione’s discretion to do so. Dottie Specht then commented on the Math Coach program now being conducted in the... Read more →

Last week, Bellmawr Manor Apartments had a fast moving fire. I just want to commend and thank all firefighters everywhere. I saw Bellmawr, Gloucester City, Mt. Ephraim, Haddon Heights, and Barrington fire companies. I never saw such impressive, fast-moving firefighters in my life. These men and women risk their lives every day, and I want to say I am very impressed and thank you. Kathy Cleary-Underwood, Gloucester City Read more →

By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 4, 2011 - Each year, the nation sets aside a week to celebrate America's teachers. This year, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, President Barack Obama hosted a reception for the national and state teachers of the year at the White House yesterday. Among the honorees was the Defense Department teacher of the year, Angelica L. Jordan, a Spanish teacher from Mannheim Elementary School in Germany. "I still remember the special teachers that touched my life," Obama said. "And we all do. We remember the way they challenged us, the way they made us feel, how they pushed us, the encouragement that they gave us, the values that they taught us, the way they helped us to understand the world and analyze it and ask questions. They helped us become the people that we are today." As part of this recognition... Read more →

Mt. Ephraim Public Schools April 19, 2011 Press Release: Third Marking Period Honor Roll: Mary Bray School Distinguished Honors Emily Calhoun, Hunter Capner, Jade Carson, Cassidy Chambers, Jessica Chambers, Maryellen Crain, Samuel Czerski, Jesse Efymow, Amy Guldin, Shannon Hyde, Victoria Klingner, Lindsay Musselman, Natalie Price, Mackenzie Rapa-Slover, Kelsey Vespe Honors Timothy Alexander, Michael Arechavala, Allison Aversa, Emma Ball, Helen Barrett, Jonathan Bell, Christopher Blaylock, Gabrielle Bobo, Chelsea Bocchicchio, Leah Bocchicchio, Michael Bocchicchio, Courtney Bocchicchio, Joseph Bocchicchio, Richard Bonczak, Brittany Brown, Hailey Burns, Kenzie Calhoun, Gabrielle Campise, Allen Chase, Dominick Cipolone, Gabrielle Crain, David Critch, Gabriel Crothers, Isabel Cruz, Gary Czerski, Nevada DeFord, Bianca DiPadova, Emily DiPadova, Kevin Fennimore, Holly Fitzgerald, Alyssa Fitzpatrick, Mason Fowler, Charlize Galcik, Taylor Gavin, Stephan Gravenor, Mason Gray, Harry Harris, Kirsten Hoffman, Kelsey Immendorf, Jordan Klingner, Valerie LaMarra, Elijah Lapp, Mia Lapp, Emily Libetti, Hayley Loughlin, Mark MacGarvey, Alyssa Marszalek, Matthew Marszalek, Evan McCutcheon, Meghan McDonough,... Read more →

published in the April 28 Gloucester City News By Sara Martino Gloucester City News Brooklawn Council adopted the 2011 Municipal Budget following a public hearing April 18 in the amount of $2,877,450. Of this, $1,659,950 is allocated to the municipal purpose. No member of the audience commented during the public hearing. Earlier estimates were for the local increase to be set at 7.3 cents per $100 of assessed value, with an average assessed home of $137,000 seeing an increase of $100.01 per year. Borough officials are looking forward to the start of the painting for the water tower, saying the work will hopefully begin April 28. Beckett Enterprises, Inc. of New Jersey was awarded the tower paint project for the amount of $243,100. “Once the work has begun, the engineer anticipates the project should be completed within five weeks, “said Donna Domico, Public Works Manager. According to an earlier report,... Read more →