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Some public agencies continue to charge illegally high copying fees, whether it be the now repealed 75 cents per page, or an illegally high "special service charge," or a flat fee for an audio or video recording instead of actual cost. If you think you're being charged an illegally high fee, but don't have the time to challenge the fee in Court or the GRC because you need the document right away, you do not waive your right to challenge the fee and receive a refund if you pay the fee. The notion that you're waiving your right by paying the fee is called the "volunteer rule," and that rule is not applicable to OPRA. The case that made this finding is called Smith v. Hudson County Register, 411 N.J. Super. 538, 551-54 (Appellate Division 2010). If you feel you've been overcharged, you may file a complaint with the Government... Read more →

Franklin & Marshall College Last Updated - August 19, 2011 2:28 GMT Contact | Archive | RSS RMC Delia LANCASTER, Pa. -- Patricia S.W. Epps, director of athletics and recreation, announced Ben Delia as head men's and women's swimming coach at Franklin & Marshall College. A 2005 graduate of Hamilton College, Delia spent the last three seasons as head women's swimming coach at Randolph-Macon where he developed a successful women's team and showed his recruiting skills by engineering the rebirth of the men's team. "We look forward to welcoming Ben to Lancaster," Epps said. "It's great to have a coach who has had success as both a coach and an athlete at the Division III level." In 2008-09, the Jackets went 11-3 overall and 6-1 in the ODAC. Under the direction of Delia, 113 swimmers set personal-best swims. Randolph-Macon's 11 dual-meet wins set a single season record, while eight Jackets... Read more →

By Bradley Keoun and Phil Kuntz - Aug 22, 2011 8:19 AM ET The odds of another recession have climbed during the past six months, according to five of nine economists on the Business Cycle Dating Committee of the National Bureau of Economic Research, an academic panel that dates recessions. Bank of America’s bond-insurance prices last week surged to a rate of $342,040 a year for coverage on $10 million of debt, above where Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEHMQ)’s bond insurance was priced at the start of the week before the firm collapsed. Citigroup’s shares are trading below the split-adjusted price of $28 that they hit on the day the bank’s Fed loans peaked in January 2009. The U.S. unemployment rate was at 9.1 percent in July, compared with 4.7 percent in November 2007, before the recession began. Homeowners are more than 30 days past due on their mortgage payments... Read more →

(cnbnews.net)WILMINGTON, DE - Chris Morgan, who has served as Director of Athletics at Goldey-Beacom College since 1999, is leaving the school to assume the same post at Kean University. Chuck Hammond, in his eighth year as the Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Men’s Basketball Head Coach, has been announced as the school’s new Director of Athletics. Morgan came to Goldey-Beacom College in 1999 and guided the athletic department through a transformation from a four-team NAIA school into a 10-team NCAA Division II institution. During his time at GBC, the athletic department saw unprecedented success while all ten teams transitioned into the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. Among the many athletic accomplishments in his tenure are seven CACC championships and thirteen NCAA Regional Tournament appearances. The men’s golf team has flourished from the time Morgan assumed the position, winning three CACC Championships and a Super Regional Championship in 2005-06. The... Read more →

NJ State Police Press release July 27, 2011 Quinton Township, Salem County, New Jersey – New Jersey State Police Detectives, working with the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety have arrested four local men in connection with a house that was purposely burned down. Patrick Foster, 46, David Sites, 32, Brent Sullivan, 29, and Gary Bell, 66, all of Quinton were all charged in connection with a December 21st fire that destroyed an unoccupied home. The house at 32 Beasley Neck Road is owned by Albert Bell, 93, who is Gary Bell’s father. Foster and Sites were the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Quinton Township Fire Department—a volunteer operated company—until their arrest. Sullivan is a fireman and adjunct instructor at the Salem County Fire Academy. Detectives from Woodstown State Police Station, charged them on July 21st with Aggravated Arson (2nd degree), Official Misconduct... Read more →

Friday, August 19, 2011 C Platoon High Rise Training Before you can fight a high rise fire, you have to make it there first. That is the adage that Battalion Chief Stallfort is instilling in his firefighters on C Platoon. Over the past month the Engine and Ladder Companies have been arriving at 1900 Frontage Road, The Grand Apartments, for what is a simulated high rise fire on the 18th floor. The catch... the elevators are not usable and the firefighters must carry all of their equipment up the stairs with them. After adding up the added weight of a firefighter's protective gear, SCBA, hand tools and hose, the average firefighter was carrying at least an additional 100 lbs. This has become a weekly exercise and times have continued to improve across the board as firefighters train on hoofing it to the top floors. Many companies practice daily in the... Read more →

Mary D. “Dot” (nee Burns) Wasiluk, age 77, of Deltona, Florida; formerly of Gloucester City and Blackwood, NJ August 20, 2011. Wife of the late Andy, Sr.; mother of the late Andy, Jr. Dear mother of Andrea Johnston, Deltona; mother-in-law of Tom Johnston, Deltona. Also survived by her “granddog” Dale, devoted cousin, Marlene Hainsworth, Wildwood Crest, extended family, church family and friends. Memorial service Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Disciples of Christ Church, Deltona, Florida. Interment private. Related articles Teresa M. Cooney, of Gloucester City age 77 (gloucestercitynews.net) Todd M. Bennett, of Gloucester City, age 33; GCHS Class of 1997 (gloucestercitynews.net) Daniel K Patton Jr., of Gloucester City; WW II Army veteran, Member of Local #322 (gloucestercitynews.net) William L. Rebstock, age 53, of Gloucester City; Funeral Services Sunday & Monday-cnbnews.net (gloucestercitynews.net) Charles L. Gillespie III, of Gloucester City; Vietnam War Veteran -cnbnews.net (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

OUR leaders have asked for “shared sacrifice.” But when they did the asking, they spared me. I checked with my mega-rich friends to learn what pain they were expecting. They, too, were left untouched. While the poor and middle class fight for us in Afghanistan, and while most Americans struggle to make ends meet, we mega-rich continue to get our extraordinary tax breaks. Some of us are investment managers who earn billions from our daily labors but are allowed to classify our income as “carried interest,” thereby getting a bargain 15 percent tax rate. Others own stock index futures for 10 minutes and have 60 percent of their gain taxed at 15 percent, as if they’d been long-term investors. continue via www.nytimes.com By WARREN E. BUFFETT Published: August 14, 2011 submitted by Frank Talque Related articles Warren Buffett's NYT Op Ed on Coddling Super-Rich (bargaineering.com) Stop Coddling the Super-Rich -... Read more →

August 12, 2011 - Pennsauken Township is proposing ordinance 2011:18 to severely restrict video and audio recording of public meetings. After referencing the precedent setting judgment of Tarus vs Pine Hill Borough (2007) the ordinance completely disregards the Court's findings that reasonable guidelines may be imposed. The timing of this ordinance coincides with the recent taping of public meetings by the Pennsauken Republican Club for our website because the committeemen refuse to record them for the Township's public access channel and/or township website. The 1st reading of this ordinance on July 27th was a small paragraph voted unanimously by our five committeemen, deeming it to be reasonable. It wasn't until we requested the actual document using the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) that we realized how offensive and intrusive it really was. Briefly stated, the most egregious parts are as follows: Requires that no more than 2 cameras shall be... Read more →

Gloucester High School’s Class of 1961 is very excited about their upcoming 50th yr. class reunion. The affair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at The Wyndham in Mt. Laurel. This class was the first to graduate from the “new” high school which was officially dedicated on May 13, 1961 with the ceremonial “cornerstone laying” officiated by Mr. John A. Lynch, President of the Board of Education. The reunion committee is seeking addresses for the following classmates – Stephen Anderson, Luretta Brockway Thomas, Carol Canning, John Conard, Robert Eunice, Richard Franchetta, Maureen Moore, Donald Sauter, Harry Taylor, Donald Wilson. Please contact Janet Bevan @ 856-456-5511 or Mary Ann Herbst @ 609-280-4922 with any information you can supply. Related Lions Alumni RELATED GLOUCESTER CITY HISTORY RELATED GLOUCESTER CITY HIGH SCHOOL CLICK ADVERTISEMENT Read more →

Penn State Nittany Lions Key Players: Micha Hancock (Freshman, Setter), Ariel Scott (Sophomore, Outside Hitter), Katie Kabbes (Senior, Outside Hitter), Kristin Carpenter (Junior, Setter), Deja McClendon (Senior, Outside Hitter). Notes: The Nittany Lions are going for their fifth consecutive national championship. If they are to win it this season, they’ll do so with a young bunch. Counting redshirts, Penn State will bring seven freshman to the floor in 2011. USC Trojans Key Players: Kendall Bateman (Senior, Setter), Alex Jupiter (Senior, Outside Hitter), Sara Shaw (Sophomore, Outside Hitter), Lauren Williams (Senior, Middle Blocker), Katie Fuller (Junior Outside Hitter). Notes: Reaching the NCAA semifinals and finishing third in the Conference last season, the Trojans return virtually intact, with five starters and top libero back for 2011. Nebraska Cornhuskers Key Players: Brooke Delano (Senior, Middle Blocker), Hanna Werth (Junior, Outside Hitter), Jordan Wilberger (Senior, Middle Blocker), Allison McNeal (Junior, Middle Blocker), Shelby Winklemann... Read more →

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the decision by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban the clergy from speaking at the 9/11 ceremony next month: After the Twin Towers were leveled on 9/11 ten years ago, two steel beams in the shape of a cross were found; they were subsequently moved to St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Last month, when it was announced that the World Trade Center cross was being moved to its new home at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, American Atheists sued on church-state grounds to stop it. Almost everyone, including non-believers, were critical of this mean-spirited gambit by American Atheists. Among those who could not summon the courage to condemn it was Mayor Bloomberg; without criticizing these activists on moral grounds, he simply affirmed their constitutional right to sue. But when it comes to granting the clergy their constitutional right to freedom of speech... Read more →

The class action lawsuit, which we’ve previously reported on, was filed by owners of model year 2007 and 2008 Chevrolet Impalas. Those years of Impala suffered from faulty rear suspension rods, which meant that tires wore down prematurely. The suit explicitly named Impala owner Donna Trusky of Blakely, PA, whose rear tires wore out in only 6,000 miles. The problem also extended to the Impala model used for law enforcement purposes, but Chevrolet recalled those models and fixed the suspensions free of charge. Chevy told civilian owners that because the Impala PPV has different suspension parts, regular Impalas were exempt from the recall. The class-action suit tried to compel GM to install suspension fix kits on all of the affected cars, but recent court filings by GM counsel says that solution is a no-go. Because all of the affected cars were made before General Motors’ bankruptcy and subsequent bailout in... Read more →

(cnbnews photo)Workers give the final touch to the Brooklawn 9-11 Monument/Memorial, South Hannevig and Maude Avenues. Dedication ceremonies will be held next month on September 11. Time to be announced. CNBNEWS TIPS AND SNIPPETS: BY Bill Cleary BROOKLAWN 9-11 Memorial/Monument- A small crowd gathered at the Brooklawn 9-11 Memorial, South Hannevig and Maude Avenues on Wednesday, August 17th to witness the final touches on the memorial/monument. Present too were Brooklawn Police Chief Fran McKinney, Brooklawn Police Captain Steve Saymon and government representatives. The monument features a 8,438 lb steel beam from the World Trade Center rising 9’11” flanked on both sides by two stone columns holding the artifacts from the other two crash sites. Very few 9-11 memorial sites include artifacts from all 3 disasters. The beam Brooklawn is using was a gift from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. "We saw an outpouring of requests from... Read more →

(cnbnews.net)The Bob Barth/Dan McCarthy wiffleball reunion, formerly known as the Brooklawn wiffleball reunion will be held on September 3 on the fields behind the Alice Costello School. Both men, who are deceased, were long time contributors to the reunion which started 23 years ago. Below are the picks for this years matchups compiled by Las Vegas oddsmakers. Gaetano’s (6-5) Fahy, Fahy, Resbtock: Colin took Fahy’s classroom now he’s trying to take his title. Tummy Tee- (7-5) Collins, Collins, MacAdams: Hope they play better than their last gig! Jeep MacAdams (9-5) MacAdams, Ainsley, Humes: Could be a different team if Humes’ wife allows him to play. Erin’s Secret Garden (8-5) Unitas, Thomas, Coxe: Might play well for once as long as Sean can get some sleep (frequent nightmares of Fahy). S.J Bball Officials (8-5) Calz, Spingler, Eliason, Ryan: Spingler’s been growing and he is not getting any taller. Ryan turns 30... Read more →

On August 20, 2011. Age 64. Of Williamstown. Formerly of Gloucester City. Beloved and cherished son of the late Stephen P. Rauchut and the late Lillian Voll (nee Gillespie). Beloved brother of Elsie Perkins (Rob), James Rauchut (Linda) and Rick Rauchut (Joann). Also survived by his special aunt Mary Wilkie as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to his viewing on Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 10 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Catholic Funeral Service 10 AM in the funeral home. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Stephen Rauchut. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ Ph:856-456-1142 Related articles, courtesy of Zemanta: Teresa M. Cooney, of Gloucester City age 77 Damian D. Scott, of Bellmawr... Read more →

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi Last Updated - August 19, 2011 12:23 GMT Contact | Archive | RSS A&M-CC Hughes CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -– Stephanie Hughes, an eight-year member of the UTSA coaching staff, has been named head coach of the Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi softball team, senior associate athletic director Scott Lazenby announced today. Hughes becomes the fifth head coach in Islanders softball history. “I would like to thank Tim Fitzpatrick and Scott Lazenby for giving me the opportunity to lead this great program,” Hughes said. “I’m honored and excited to be the next head coach of the 2011 Southland Conference Champions and I look forward to continuing the winning tradition of Islanders softball.” Hughes, a native of Angleton, Texas, comes to Texas A&M – Corpus Christi after spending the 2011 season as the interim head coach for UTSA. Prior to that, she spent seven seasons as... Read more →

The American Legion - August 17, 2011 U.S. Marine Corps photo The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulations and policies concerning service guide dogs for veterans and many American Legion members have contacted The American Legion Headquarters in Washington, DC. Below is a list of comments posted on Federal Register Volume 76, Number 116: FR Doc No: 2011-14933. The American Legion National Headquarters has received numerous calls and correspondence with concerns with VA's proposed rule for 38 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 17. These comments are submitted in response to "RIN 2099-AN51-Service Dogs." Below is a list of The American Legion concerns: continue to read Related articles AMERICAN LEGION: A positive community transformation -cnbnews.net (gloucestercitynews.net) American Legion World Series: Minnesota hands Tupelo first loss of tourney - The Star Online (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

press release (cnbnews.net)Bar Harbor, Maine -- Leo A. Holt (photo) of Philadelphia is the newly elected chairman of The Jackson Laboratory's Board of Trustees. He replaces New York investment executive Brian Wruble, who completed two terms as chairman. Holt is president of Holt Logistics Corp., a marine terminal and logistics systems developer and operator, with facilities in Philadelphia and Gloucester City, N.J. Holt has participated in the nonprofit biomedical research laboratory's governance since 2004. He was elected to Jackson’s Board of Trustees in 2007 and became vice chair in February 2011. "Leo Holt is deeply committed to The Jackson Laboratory's mission to improve human health," says Jackson Executive Vice President and COO Chuck Hewett. "He is an established leader who will guide our institution to growth and national prominence." An active member of the Philadelphia philanthropic community, Holt is a board member of Nazareth Mercy Hospital and the Philadelphia Beltline... Read more →

press release TRENTON -- The Department of Environmental Protection today proposed new rules that will accelerate the pace of contaminated site cleanups in New Jersey. Upon adoption, the rules will culminate a three-year phase-in of the Site Remediation Reform Act, the law that provides sweeping changes to the way contaminated sites are investigated and cleaned up. That act established the DEP's Licensed Site Remediation Professional program. "It is a priority of the Christie Administration to clean the more than 16,000 contaminated sites across the State,'' said Commissioner Martin. "This is an important step to help us more quickly and efficiently achieve that important goal. It will benefit public health and the environment, and will make underutilized properties available more quickly for redevelopment, benefiting economic growth." "This fundamental shift is necessary because our old way of doing things was too cumbersome and inefficient, resulting in many cleanups that took far too... Read more →

The Obama Health and Human Services Department spent millions of taxpayer dollars on a "Guerrilla Campaign" to track search engine web traffic and push internet search engine users to U.S. Government web site promoting Obamacare, according to documents obtained in lawsuit. A successful public-interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption announced on Thursday evening that it finally obtained documents from the Obama Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) showing that the Obama White House helped coordinate a multimillion dollar taxpayer-funded campaign to use Internet search engines such as Google and Yahoo to drive Web traffic to a government Web site promoting the Affordable Health Care Act (also known as Obamacare). The expressed purpose of this campaign was to increase public support for the president's health care overhaul among key Obama campaign demographics, specifically Hispanics, blacks, and women. CONTINUEvia www.examiner.com Read more →

Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. (cnbnews.net)This is something we all need to read and apply to ourselves, One day I decided to quit.... I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality..... I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God."God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"His answer surprised me..."Look around", He said."Do you see the fern and the bamboo?""Yes", I replied."When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth.Its brilliant green covered the floor.Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo."In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.and again,nothing came from the bamboo seed.But I did not quit on the bamboo". He said,... Read more →

NJ ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM New Jersey's Artificial Reef Program marked an historic achievement on August 10 with the reefing of the Arthur W. Radford. The decommissioned destroyer is the first warship ever sunk off our coast and is now located 28 nautical miles southeast of Cape May at the Del-Jersey-Land Reef in 130 feet of water. The Radford Reefing Project was a collaborative effort between the U.S. Navy and the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. The vessel will provide habitat for more than 150 species of fish and marine life and will quickly become a premiere recreational fishing destination. Additionally, its colossal size and diversified structure will appeal to scuba divers of all skill levels. For more information on the deployment, including reef coordinates and a photo of the sinking, visithttp://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/2011/radford_deployed.htm on the division's website. ANTLER POINT RESTRICTIONS SURVEY In response to a request to the NJ Fish... Read more →

By GTGOP | August 19th, 2011 - As the debate on Camden Countywide Police moves on, the Courier Post has reported favorably on the idea. The direction of the reporting should have been OP-ED pages, rather than actual news stories. The Gloucester Township, and Camden County Republicans have both released their position against countywide police and those stories have been not seen in the Courier Post. There have been stories by Freeholders, Clergy, and Politicians in favor of this plan, but, the prepared press release by Gloucester Township Republicans has been shuffled around the Courier Post newsroom with no print. Camden County Republican press conference was covered by the TV media, and yet, no South Jersey Newspaper coverage. With having had George Norcross as part of the Courier Post editorial board, has the South Jersey newspaper been affected by his “bully” type influence? Makes you wonder if Conner Strong is... Read more →

reprinted with permission of ProPublica by Marian Wang ProPublica, Aug. 16, 2011, 11:50 a.m. New documents published today cast doubt on News Corporation’s claims that top executives and editors at the now-defunct News of the World were unaware of widespread phone hacking at the paper. One of the documents had also been aggressively redacted by News Corp., which removed references that referred to top editors knowing about the hacking. We've posted the document, with News Corp.'s redaction revealed. The document, a four-year-old letter from former News of the World correspondent Clive Goodman, asserted that other members of the staff were also using phone hacking and that the practice “was widely discussed in the daily editorial conference.” The letter also alleged that News of the World had promised Goodman, who was fired for phone hacking, that he could have his job back if he “did not implicate the paper or any... Read more →

American Legion World Series awards and all-tournament team - The Star Online Wednesday, Aug 17 2011, 1:15 am Sports Staff Reports 2011 ALWS All-Tournament Team DH Alex Rapanos, Brooklawn UT Channing Nanney, Tupelo, Miss. C Erik VanMeetren, Las Vegas, Minn. 1B Tyler Peterson, Eden Prairie, Minn. 2B Tony Skjefte, Eden Prairie, Minn. 3B TJ White, Las Vegas SS Blake Schmit, Eden Prairie, Minn. OF Dillon Palencia, Gaffeny, S.C. OF A.J. VanMeetren, Las Vegas OF David Belusky, Eden Prairie, Minn. P Brandon Woodruff, Tupelo, Miss. P Will Cox, Tupelo, Miss. P Kaleb Earls, Gaffney, S.C. Rawlings Big Stick Award — Tony Skjefte,, Eden Prairie, Minn. Louisville Slugger Award — Dylan Huskey, Gaffney, S.C. Click Cowger RBI Award — Blake Schmit, Eden Prairie, Minn. Bob Feller Pitching Award — Colton Loomis, Midland, Mich. James Daniel Sportsmanship Award — Brandon Woodruff, Tupelo, Miss. George W. Rulon Player of the Year — Blake Schmit,... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia NBA Star To Auction Jerseys for Underprivileged Youth CAMDEN, NJ: On Saturday August 20th, 2011 the Camden Riversharks will be hosting a jersey auction to support local basketball star Jason Thompson’s foundation and the L.I.V.E. Like JT Campaign. Throughout the night Thompson will be available for pictures and autographs with Riversharks fans at the game. Thompson grew up in Mount Laurel, NJ and attended Lenape High School and was on the 2004 New Jersey State Championship Varsity Basketball Game. He was the starting center of the Rider University men's basketball team until 2008, and was selected 12th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2008 NBA Draft. With the L.I.V.E. like JT campaign, Jason hopes to give back to the community where he grew up. As a part of that greater community, the Camden Riversharks are eager to help. As a special offer from the Riversharks, anyone... Read more →

By GEOFF EARLE Post Correspondent Last Updated: 9:46 AM, August 17, 2011 WASHINGTON -- President Obama is barnstorming the heartland to boost US jobs in a taxpayer-financed luxury bus the government had custom built -- in Canada, The Post has learned. The $1.1 million vehicle, one of two that Quebec-based Prevost sold the government, has been tricked out by the Secret Service with state-of-the-art security features and creature comforts. It's a VIP H3-45 model, the company's top of the line, and is used by major traveling rock bands. Obama's new ride is equipped to carry all the baggage a president needs -- including the "football" that allows him to remotely control US nuclear weapons. There's electronic equipment allowing Obama to communicate and teleconference worldwide. Like his GM-built limousine, nicknamed "The Beast," the bus has armored doors. The president also has large flat-screen TV sets and comfortable couches. There's a bathroom,... Read more →

On August 16, 2011. Age 77. (nee Coons) Of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted wife of 54 years to the late Raymond Cooney, Sr. Loving mother of Terry Severance (Ed) and the late Raymond Jr. (Eileen). Loving grandmother of Tracy Boody, Ray Cowgill, Danielle and Dean Cooney. Loving great-grandmother of James D. Spencer, III and Angela Rae Cowgill. Dear sister of Clare Swope (late Jessie), Mary Gosselin (Ken), Kate Anderson (late Andy), Lillian Rocky (Tom), late Sam Coons (Eleanor) and the late Joe Coons. Dear sister-in-law of Eileen Zacconi (Ron), late Alma Mecchella (Pete), late Mary Jablonowski (late Pat). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Teresa loved the time she spent working with her friends at Delaware Valley Wholesale Florist. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they meant the world to her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday morning from 8:30 to... Read more →

On August 18, 2011, passed away following a lengthy illness. Age 86, Formerly of Philadelphia and Marlton, NJ. Loving and devoted husband of 56 years to Evelyn D. (nee Fabrizi). Loving father of Louis T. Savino, Jr., Esq. (Whitney) and Lorraine Sikora (Thomas) of Newtown, PA. Cherished grandfather of Christopher Sikora. Predeceased by his loving grandchildren Louis T. Savino, III and Allison Savino. Louis was born in Brooklyn, NY to Michael and Grace Savino. He proudly served our country and retired as a Chief Petty Officer after 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy. During his tour of duty he was stationed in many European countries and also the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Louis started the Chief Petty’s Officer Club at the Philadelphia Navy Yard in the 1950’s. Following his naval career, he was the owner of Bongiovanni Medical Supplies in Philadelphia for 38 years, the President of Rayo... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded more than $613 million to strengthen all-hazards emergency preparedness in the 50 states, four large metropolitan areas, and eight U.S. territories and Pacific island areas. HHS’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention administers the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement, which supports state, local, and territorial health departments in demonstrating measurable and sustainable progress toward achieving 15 public health preparedness capabilities and other activities that promote safer and more resilient communities. “State and local public health departments have made tremendous advances in public health preparedness and response since the 9-11 terrorist attacks. The terrorist attacks highlighted the importance of health security and the need to expand the federal government’s investments in state and local public health preparedness,” said Ali S. Khan, M.D., the director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, which oversees the PHEP... Read more →

By Sarah Stecker, Policy Analyst http://www.njpp.org/blog/ Last month, in order to facilitate a deal that the state had already cut, Governor Christie signed a bill significantly expanding two programs that provide tax subsidies for developers, the Economic Redevelopment and Growth grant and the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit. One section of the bill (S2972/A4161, P.L. 2011, c. 89) changes state law for the benefit of a single developer, the Canadian firm Triple Five Group. The deal made by the state, worth up to $350 million in tax breaks on the company’s more than $1billion investment, enticed Triple Five to resurrect the five-year-old, on-again-off-again eye sore previously known as Xanadu. The developer rebranded the half-finished mega mall as the American Dream at Meadowlands and said that in addition to “high-end” retail the mall would include an indoor ski slope, skating rink and a wave pool. The state estimated that upon completion... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia On September 6th and 7th the Department of Agriculture will send a team of approximately 10 people walking through town and inspecting trees for an Asian beetle that is destructive to trees. Due to being in a port facility this is not that uncommon. If anyone has any concerns please feel free to contact the Gloucester City Police Department at 456-0900. George Berglund Chief of Police Gloucester City Police Department 313 Monmouth St. Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Office 856-456-0408 Fax 856-456-3682 Related articles, courtesy of Zemanta: Brooklawn Police Arrest 15 Suspects for Shoplifting, Investigating Attempted Burglaries-cnbnews.net Gloucester City Police Department Go High Tech to Search for Missing Children -cnbnews.net JUNE 2011 CHEERS AND JEERS -cnbnews.net Update on June 28 Shooting in Gloucester City -cnbnews.net Letters: Sponsors Needed; Wild Cats a Problem in Cypress Gardens -cnbnews.net Read more →

Abstract Impressionism and its Discontents Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street 215.972.7600 www.pafa.org Through August 31 CCD Lunchtime Concert Series presented by TD Bank Various Locations Throughout Center City 215.440.5500 www.centercityphila.org Summer 2011 Unsettled: Photography and Politics in Contemporary Art Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway 215.763.8100 www.philamuseum.org Thursdays through September 1 5 After 5 National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street 215.409.6600 www.constitutioncenter.org Through September 25 Fore! The Planet Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway 215.299.1000 www.ansp.org Through October 31 Architectural Walking Tours Various Locations Throughout Center City 215.546.1146, x.3 preservationalliance.com/events/walking_tours.php Through October 23 Mummies of the World The Franklin Institute 222 North 20th Street 215.448.1200 www.fi.edu August 20-21 Miss Rockaway Armada Flotilla Journey and Live Performance on Schuylkill River Free Performances at Walnut Street Docks 6:30-8:30pm each day (30th and Walnut Streets) 215.545.4302 www.rockawayatpaa.com $4 cocktails, $3 wine, $2... Read more →

CNBNEWS.NET...The finishing touches on the Brooklawn 9/11 Memorial and Monument were made on Wednesday, August 17. The memorial is located at the Brooklawn's Memorial Park, South Hannevig and Maude Aves., in front of the fire department. The memorial includes soil obtained from the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service - Flight 93 National Memorial at Shanksville, PA; Limestone from the Pentagon Disaster Site, donated by the U.S. Department of Defense - Washington Headquarters Services; and a 8, 438 lb steel beam from the World Trade Center Disaster Site, donated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Government representatives, along with Brooklawn Police Capt. Steve Saymon, Police Chief Fran McKinney, were on hand to lay the final stone for the monument . The official dedication will be held on September 11, 2011. Time to be announced. Related articles AMERICAN LEGION WORLD SERIES:Midland Michigan Knocks Brooklawn NJ into... Read more →

original post: August 15 (19:45) modified: August 18 (13:00) (cnbnews.net)UPDATE-Nancy Welsh, Gloucester City Animal Control Officer, explained on Wednesday, August 17, why no one in the press was contacted by the agencies involved with the removal of the 100 plus cats from a home on Railroad Avenue. Welsh said, “Animal Planet produces a show about hoarding pets such as cats. They do it in a way to protect the privacy of the individual. When the show is finally televised it will be done as though this could have happened in ‘Any Where USA’. Gloucester City will not be mentioned. All the people that volunteered to help, and the agencies involved all signed papers that this would be kept private. “ Continuing she said, “The cats were taken to shelters in the state of New Jersey. Some rescue groups traveled two hours to get here. They will be put up for... Read more →

A tough looking group of bikers were riding when they saw a girl about to jump off a bridge so they stopped. The leader, a big burly man, gets off his bike and says, "What are you doing?" "I'm going to commit a suicide," she says. While he did not want to appear insensitive, he didn't want to miss an opportunity he asked "Well, before you jump, why don't you give me a kiss?" So, she does and it was a long, deep lingering kiss. After she's finished, the biker says, "Wow! That was the best kiss I have ever had. That's a real talent you are wasting. You could be famous. Why are you committing suicide?" "My parents don't like me dressing up like a girl...... submitted by Ken MacAdams CATEGORY: CNBNEWS CHUCKLES Got a chuckle to share? Send to [email protected] Related articles CHUCKLES: Talking Lab For Sale-cnbnews.net (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

SUPPORT CEDAR GROVE CEMETERY As my husband and I celebrated our anniversary this year, I asked that we not exchange gifts. Well, he surprised my with a check to Cedar Grove Cemetery in my father’s honor. That gift really touched my heart, and I cannot thank him enough for thinking of how much that would mean to me. More importantly, when we went to Mr. Emery Bittmann’s house to present him with the check, his reaction tugged at my heart even more. He could not have thanked us enough. Mr. Bittmann has been caretaker of the cemetery for 17 years and is working on a fixed budget, and the cemetery does not have huge amounts of money to help with operations. If you have loved ones buried there and can reach in your pocket and send forth a small donation, you, too, can feel that wonderful feeling of helping others.... Read more →

Screenings Under the Stars continues this Thursday August 18 and every Thursday night in August. The Great Plaza is transformed into a unique outdoor theater and this week’s feature, Twilight Saga: Eclipse, begins at 8:00 p.m. Smooth Jazz Summer Nights continues this Friday August 19. After 14 years of Smooth Jazz on Philadelphia’s Waterfront, this free concert starting at 7:30 pm, continues every Friday night in August. This week features the smooth sounds of Carolyn Perteete and Raul Midon. Please remember, no outside alcohol permitted at Penn's Landing concerts. There will be exciting offers at the food concessions and new options of alcohol available for purchase for those 21 and over. Smooth Jazz Summer Nights is sponsored by The Smooth Jazz Cruise presents the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, October 12-16, 2011. CLICK HERE for more information. The authentic island sounds of reggae, roots international beat, hip-hop, gospel and creative dancing,... Read more →

Suddenly, On August 8, 2011. Age 55. Of Atlantic City. Formerly of Mount Laurel. Affectionately known as “Dot” was born on March 11, 1955 in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. She was the beloved daughter of the late Emma Virginia Wynne and Charles Henry Wynne, Sr. Dot entered her eternal resting place on August 8, 2011. Although quiet and unassuming, Dot was a lover of Tina Turner and Whitney Houston and was often seen dancing and singing her favorite Tina songs. Dot was sensitive, caring and could always make you laugh. She wrote in her bible “God knows the plans he has for you”. In her journal she wrote: “As I grew through the chapters of my life, I started to clearly understand no one can predict life. These two statements say a lot about the person loved and known as Dot. She graduated from Lenape Regional High School in Medford... Read more →

On August 13, 2011. (nee Baldwin) Age 67. Lifelong resident of the Cramer Hill section of Camden. Devoted wife of the late John R. Worrell. Loving mother of Evelyn M. Benton (Tullious), Margaret Sarver (Duane), Terry Genery (Jim), Debbie Vandergrift (Daniel), Robert Worrell, Charles R. Worrell (Patty), and Tina Worrell. Dear sister of Lawrence Baldwin (Nancy) and Lorraine McCraw (James). Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 1. At the request of her family, cremation will be private and there will be no memorial services. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Marie F. Worrell. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME : 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

But wait -- the president has a plan to create jobs and deal with the debt, the White House declares. Finally, in the 32nd month of his presidency, he's going to show his cards. Never mind. He has a plan, but will release it next month, the 33rd of his presidency. No "fierce urgency of now" there. First, he's retreating to another vacation on Martha's Vineyard. No doubt he'll gather his kitchen Cabinet to conjure more ways to separate Americans from their money and each other. His is a fall from grace that hasn't hit bottom. With 40 percent of the public still approving of his performance, it'll probably take a second recession for truth to dawn on the diehards. We can shout at each other over whether he's actually up to the job, but not about whether he's willing to make the ideological sacrifices necessary to do it successfully.... Read more →

Local economy & U.S. Consumers Benefit from Program GLOUCESTER CITY NJ Aug. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- South Africa's Ambassador to the U.S., the Honorable Ebrahim Rasool and the Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum (WCCPF) today hosted members of Congress and their representatives, and other partners in the import business. The purpose of the event was to highlight the importance of South African Summer Citrus and how expanded trade between Africa and the U.S. benefits the regional and broader U.S. economy. "This is an exciting moment for us," said Gerrit van der Merwe, chairman of the WCCPF and co-host of the event. "Since we began shipping citrus to the U.S. in 1999, we have built a program from some 50 tons shipped then to more than 40,000 tons to be shipped this year. This program has helped build a category of summer citrus in the U.S. where previously citrus in the... Read more →

Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. (cnbnews.net)Since the Japanese Democratic Party came to power in September 2009 the word "chiho bunken" (devolution)has been replaced by the new expression "chiki shuken" (local sovereignty). The government on November 17 that year created the "Local Sovereignty Strategy Council" chaired by the Prime minister ,Naoto Kan. " Devolution)," which is an antonym of a centralized form of government,means delegating to local governments some of the power and authority now heavily concentrated in the central government ministries and agencies,which are often referred to sa"KIasumigaseki" after the name of the central part of Tokyo, where most of them are headquartered. As a result, perfectural governors must always" read the minds"of Tokyo in making major decisions or implementing important policies. In no other industrialized democracy is so much power and authority concentrated in the central government in Tokyo. Japan's university system is an example to illustrate that... Read more →

[Members of the Bellmawr Branch Library’s Volunteens work Wednesday, August 10, to get ready for the library’s 3-day annual summer book sale. Seventeen volunteers ranging in age from 12 to 17 put in a total of 147 hours between setting up and actually helping to run the sale that ended Saturday, August 13. The sale raised over $450 that will support teen programming at the Camden County Library System. From the left are Mattie Santiago, Turquoise Cobb, Yash Thakker, Melissa Trout, Sahil Patel and Victoria Stauffer.] ### Established in 1921, Camden County Library System seeks to meet the recreational, informational and educational needs of its customers with locations in Bellmawr, Camden, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township and Voorhees. The Library is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Freeholders and the Camden County Library Commission. Related articles, courtesy of Zemanta: Customers and Staff Welcome Return of... Read more →

August 12, 2011 HARRSIBURG - Attorney General Linda Kelly urged consumers to be watchful for door-to-door home improvement contractors offering roofing, paving and other services. Kelly said that during the warmer months of spring and summer the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection sees an increase in "traveling contractor" complaints from consumers across Pennsylvania. All Pennsylvania homeowners considering home repair or improvement projects should understand their rights and carefully review information about the state's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, which went into effect in July 2009. The law requires written contracts for all projects over $500, including specific information about the total price for a project, a state-date and end-date, details about the materials being used and an explanation of a consumer's three-day right to cancel a contract. The law also requires contractors to register with the Attorney General's Office and carry a minimum level of insurance. Tips to avoid... Read more →

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! If Muslims can pray on Madison Avenue, why are Christians banned from praying in public and from erecting religious displays on their holy days? What happened to our National Day of Prayer? Muslims are allowed to block off Madison Ave., in N.Y.C., and pray in the middle of the street! And, it's a monthly ritual! Tell me, again, whose country is this? Ours or the Muslims? It is said that 86% of Americans believe in God. Therefore, I have a very hard time understanding why there is such a problem in having 'In God! We Trust' on our money and having 'God' in the Pledge of Allegiance. I believe it's time we stand up for what we believe!... Read more →

You know the honeymoon is over when the comedians start. The liberals are asking us to give Obama time. We agree...and think 25 to life would be appropriate. --Jay Leno America needs Obama-care like Nancy Pelosi needs a Halloween mask. --Jay Leno Q: Have you heard about McDonald's' new Obama Value Meal? A: Order anything you like and the guy behind you has to pay for it. --Conan O'Brien Q: What does Barack Obama call lunch with a convicted felon? A: A fund raiser. --Jay Leno Q: What's the difference between Obama's cabinet and a penitentiary? A: One is filled with tax evaders, blackmailers, and threats to society. The other is for housing prisoners. --David Letterman Q: If Nancy Pelosi and Obama were on a boat in the middle of the ocean and it started to sink, who would be saved? A: America! --Jimmy Fallon Q: What's the difference between... Read more →

By Cameran Richardson - August 17, 2011 "This just feels great and unbelievable," center fielder Danny Blasy said. "I can't believe we pulled it off." Eden Prairie defeated Las Vegas 2-1 during Game 14 on Tuesday and turned around to play the championship game against Tupelo. The Central Plains regional champs ended a 4-4 tie in to the top of the 13th inning with the help of first baseman Tyler Peterson. Tupelo pitcher Ben Hudspeth walked Peterson, who advanced to third on a fielding error by second baseman Kirk Roberts. Eden Prairie's Jordan Smith stepped up to bat, and the left fielder's RBI groundout brought Peterson across home plate for the winning run. "This is the best feeling of my life after last year was such a disappointment," Peterson said. "Coming in today we just knew we were not losing, we can't, we were not going home again like that.... Read more →

Derek James Blythe, 16, of Bellmawr, formerly of Commercial Township, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011. Beloved son of Patricia Blythe (Stephen H. Jones Sr.) and the late William James Blythe; loving brother of Sean W. Blythe, Aidan C. Jones and stepbrother of Stephen H. Jones Jr. and Kyle D. Jones; dear nephew of Gail Evangelista (George), Roberta Carl (Victor) and Joseph Blythe. Best friend and cousin of Michael J. Blythe. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Derek Blythe Memorial Fund, c/o TD Bank, 180 N. Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr, NJ, 08031, by mail or any location in person. Related articles Damian D. Scott,... Read more →