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(TRENTON) – A 3-year-old horse from Gloucester County was euthanized on October 20 after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a serious, mosquito-borne illness in horses. “With an increase in the state’s mosquito population due to rain storms in the last couple of months, horse owners must be vigilant in protecting their animals from diseases spread by mosquitoes,” said New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher. “Horse owners should contact their veterinarians to have their animals vaccinated against these illnesses.” This deadly disease is easily prevented by vaccination. Effective equine vaccines for EEE and another mosquito-borne disease, West Nile Virus (WNV) are available commercially. Horse owners should contact their veterinarians if their horses are not already up-to-date on their vaccinations against both EEE and West Nile virus. The Gloucester County stallion’s vaccination status against EEE is unknown with no report of vaccination in 2011. EEE causes inflammation of the brain...
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by Marian Wang ProPublica, Oct. 25, 2011, 1:28 p.m. With Muammar Qaddafi now dead in Libya and NATO tentatively winding down its mission there by the end of the month, the Obama administration has claimed another foreign policy victory, touting the fact that “we achieved our objectives” without putting ground troops in Libya. The path to this point has not been a quick one — or one without legal questions, concerns back home, and substantial cost: An estimated $1.1 billion to the Defense Department alone as of the end of last month, according to a Pentagon spokesman. Here’s a quick look back at how U.S. involvement began and evolved in the eight months since the first airstrikes. U.S. Leads, Then Asks NATO to Take Over After several days of Qaddafi’s attacks to squelch planned uprisings in February and his continued threats of violence and use of mercenaries, the Arab League...
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If you've served, you've earned benefits. Now is the time to take advantage of the benefits VA offers OEF/OIF Veterans. Please do so NOW! Here are just a few of the programs VA offers: Do You Want to Go Back to School? — VA pays benefits to eligible Veterans, reservists and active duty service members while they are in an approved education or training program. The new Post 9/11 GI Billcould be for you! Are You Looking for a Good Job? — Take advantage of the variety of resources that can help you land one. Want to work at VA? VA's Veterans Employment Coordination Service recruits Veterans. Email or call 866-606-6206 to get in touch with a Regional Veteran Employment Coordinator in your area. If you're looking for federal employment in another agency, check out the agency contact list. Each agency has a Veteran employment program office dedicated to helping...
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On October 30, 2011. Age 84. (nee McKiernan) Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 55 years to the late Francis I. Kain. Loving mother of Joseph F. Kain and wife Margaret, Mary Margaret Campbell and husband Mark, Claire Marie Devereaux and husband James, Brian Kain and wife Barbara, Bernadette Gruff and husband George, Charles P. Kain and wife Denise, Stephen K. Kain and wife Debbie and Colleen Piechowski and husband Joseph, Jr. Loving grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 1. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Claire was born, raised and lived her entire life in Gloucester City. She was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School in 1944 and St. Francis Nursing School in 1947. She proudly served our Country in the U.S. Army as a registered nurse. Claire was a devoted lifelong parishioner of Saint Mary’s R.C. Church in Gloucester City. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to...
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President Obama just took two serious steps to make life a lot easier for folks with student loans -- and there's a good chance you or someone you know will benefit from these changes very soon. Here's how: -- Effective this January, if you're someone who has different kinds of loans -- guaranteed and direct -- you'll be able to roll them both into one direct loan and bring down your interest rate. You'll only have to write one check a month, and you'll see a discount. This switch adds no cost to taxpayers across the board. -- You might remember that, as part of last year's student loan reform, borrowers' loan payments could be no higher than 10 percent of their disposable income. This is a big deal -- but it wasn't going to help anyone enrolling before 2014. Today, the President announced that he's speeding up this program...
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Angelo Vellucci offers wardrobe tips and advice for both men and women Angelo Fall Fashion – 10-20-11 – At his “A Fashion Rendezvous: Fall Edition” Angelo Vellucci describes a versatile outfit that can be worn for both a day or nighttime look and here is modeled by Loreen Neal, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. About 65 people attended the event at the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library in Voorhees to hear Vellucci’s advice and suggestions on what works best for different body types as he discussed the current fall fashion trends for both men and women. Vellucci is a senior Fashion Industry Management student Philadelphia University and is planning another Fashion Rendezvous class in spring 2012. ###
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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ - (October 27, 2011) – Kevin P. Murphy, the Republican candidate for Washington Township Mayor, reiterated his September 13 position that he will not take the $25,000 mayor salary, benefits or any other compensation. “Adding the $25,000 mayor salary back into the municipal budget may be a small step but it is the right thing to do in this tough economic climate. My family stands alongside all Washington Township families who would like to see an unselfish approach to governing Washington Township,” said Kevin. Kevin added, “During the last 12 years of Democrat controlled governing, residents have seen a doubling of their property taxes, reductions in services and a terrible business friendly environment. The township has lost its way and became stagnant. Our township must become more business-friendly, run more efficiently, improve the level of resident services and bring in new revenue to offset the...
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October 28, 2011 Having completed the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, today, the board of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) unanimously endorsed the framework and recommendations it contains and transmitted the plan to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission for further action. To view the final plan, please visit CLICK HERE DRWC embarked on the master planning process in 2009 in order to provide a framework of land use, open space, economic, transportation, and development recommendations for the Central Delaware waterfront, utilizing DRWC resources and a $1 million grant from the William Penn Foundation. The Master Plan for the Central Delaware presents detailed proposals for strategic investment and phasing for future waterfront development over the next 30 years. The economic assumptions in the plan are grounded in reality, proposing a conservative investment strategy which makes this plan implementable. The plan is focused on implementing new parks, trails and road...
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AS NCAA VICE PRESIDENT FOR DIVISION I WOMEN’S BASKETBALL “We are saddened by the announcement that Sue Donohoe is stepping down as NCAA Vice President for Division I Women’s Basketball. “Under Sue’s leadership, collegiate women’s basketball has enjoyed unprecedented growth. Her commitment to openness ‘de-mystified’ many NCAA processes and helped administrators, coaches and media alike gain a greater understanding of the NCAA’s policies and procedures. Her positive impact on the entire culture of women’s basketball – from USA Basketball, to playing rules, to mock bracketing, to the WBCA – is immeasurable. “Sue has been an invaluable asset to the WBCA. Sue thought like a coach and was respected by the coaches. She served with distinction on the WBCA Board of Directors and was a tremendous advocate for the WBCA and its membership in the NCAA national office. “I have spoken with (NCAA) President (Mark) Emmert and he assures me Sue’s...
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Story provided by Head Coach Kristaps Aldins HOBOKEN, N.J. (October 26, 2011) – Under plentiful blue skies and a warm fall sun, the Stevens Institute of Technology baseball program hosted its annual alumni game this past Sunday, October 23. The day began with batting practice as many of the alumni shook off the rust and found their swings. After losing a dozen or so batting practice balls over the right-field fence, each team took a full infield/outfield routine while the game’s starting pitchers warmed up in their respective bullpens. Dave Katuso ’09 took to the mound for Team Silva and was impressive to start. Showing off a repertoire of different arm slots and pitches, Katuso put up a zero in the top of the first inning. Team Ackermann selected Jim Waterman ’08 as their ace and the decision paid off as Waterman had an excellent outing. In all, he went...
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HADDON HEIGHTS, October 28, 2011 – Discussing his current campaign for an open seat on Haddon Heights Borough Council, 26-year law enforcement veteran Rick DiRenzo said that if he were elected, he would be “proud to serve – just like how I was proud to serve my fellow citizens as a member of the Camden City Police.” DiRenzo, who is currently a Fleet Sales Manager for a major area car dealership, is on the November 8, 2011 ballot with his running mates, current Councilman and mayoral candidate Ed Forte, and current Councilwoman Kathy Lange. “Ed, Kathy, and I have been knocking on every door and listening to our residents. Our residents say they want more of what local government has been able to give them over the last several years in Heights: controlled taxes and improved quality of life. I want to help continue the progress and prove what local...
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Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. Shichi-go-san is the name of a traditional festival in Japan which celebrates the growth of children at the ages of three,five and seven. It takes place on the 15th of November each year,and it's common on this day for boys aged three and five and girls aged three and seven to visit a Buddhist shrines, temples or a Christian church often dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono for girls and boys a hakama. Image via Wikipedia Basically,these events are based on rituals that traditionally celebrated three steps in the growth of children.The ceremony for for three-year-olds (boys and girls) are granted permission to grow their hair longer (having kept it short up to that point.)For five-year old boys,there was a ceremony in which the boys wore a hakama (formal Japanese male attire) for the first time. For-seven-year-old girls,there was a ceremony in which they...
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AMERICA GLORIA LADO America, 87, was born and raised in South Philadelphia; she and Manuel Lado were married in 1951 and settled in Brooklawn, NJ where together they raised two daughters, Marguerite (Maggie) and Cristina (Tina). She died peacefully at home in Deptford on Oct. 16, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Manuel Lado. America is survived by her daughters, Marguerite Fuller (Richard); and Cristina Lado; granddaughters Elisa Booker (Armistead) and Erica Fuller. A celebration of America's life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 at St. Maurice RC Church 401 Community Rd, Brooklawn, NJ at 10 AM; visitation with the family will begin at 9AM at the church.
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By Bill Cleary JEER-To Gloucester City for doing away with the Waste Management trash company. Their employees were always friendly giving a wave and a smile, helping the elderly and disabled with taking the cans back and putting them next to the house. They are greatly missed. ~signed MS CHEER-President Obama recently announced the withdrawal of all troops from Iraq. Let’s bring the troops home from Afghanistan as well. The undeclared War in Iraq actually began in 1991 when the United States and the Brits imposed economic sanctions against Iraq. In March 2003 the West invaded Iraq under the guise that its leaders were responsible in part for the attacks on the World Trade buildings and the Pentagon on September 11. JEER-Gloucester City states it has saved money by hiring a new trash company. If so why haven’t taxes, water and sewer charges been reduced? Why does the City still...
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Monday, October 31, at 2pm at 98 Chamounix Drive, next to McCarthy Stables in Fairmount Park. Representatives of the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Police Foundation, Philadelphia Labor Unions, Philadelphia Police Department, and supporters of the recently reestablished Philadelphia Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit will announce completion of an agreement between the City and the Foundation to build a $1.2 million, state-of-the-art home for the Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit’s horses and police officers. The Philadelphia Police Foundation (www.phillypolicefoundation.com) is raising funds for construction through a program called “Pony Up for the Mounted Unit.” It is appealing to businesses, corporations, foundations and the general public to support this important community endeavor. A new barn facility is not included in the current city budget. Numerous Philadelphia Union Locals will be contributing pro bono construction services to make the barn a reality. The Philadelphia Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit was reinstated last November...
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In the end, the McGreeveys, the Corzines, they’re all going to be with me – not because they like me – but because they have no choice. - George Norcross, FBI Recording It was a mere ten years ago that the FBI tapes, secretly recorded by Palmyra councilman John Gural, were released. They paint a considerably unflattering portrait of South Jersey Machine Boss George Norcross. The threats, the cursing, the offering of rewards for compliance – not exactly a Frank Capra film, or at least not how one would end (Norcross was not prosecuted and in fact has become more powerful since). It seems apropos to take a look back and see some of these comments with the benefit of 10 years. Audio Tape 1. norcrossgetnjampa Audio Tape 2. norcrossgetnjampb continue via swampwatch.com LINK SUBMITTED BY GFC Related articles Christie vs. Christie: George Norcross Still A "Criminal"? (bluejersey.com)
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Monday October 24 South Jersey Citizens questioned the Gloucester Township council thoroughly regarding the relationship of the Township Solicitor and a political action committee run by his wife and legal assistant. This PAC funds the local democrat political machine and as you are aware we have been working diligently to pass a comprehensive pay to play ban in Gloucester Township. Among other prohibited activities PACs such as this would be illegal because of the familial connections as well as the municipal employee connection. The council receives advice fro Solicitor David Carlamere on this and all other matters and we wanted to know more about the relationship and the PAC itself. GT Citizens for Government Reform was created by former GT council president Sam Siler to fund the democrat party in GT. Mr. Siler resigned as chairman in order to run for township council once again. His replacement was Cynthia Carlamere...
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2011 ELK HUNT PATCH AVAILABLE FROM GAME COMMISSION HARRISBURG – The latest in a series of patches to commemorate the annual elk hunt in the Commonwealth is available from the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) or by calling 1-888-888-3459 (toll-free). The patch costs $6 plus shipping and handling, for a total of $7.32. To order online, put your cursor over “General Store” in the menu bar at the top of the page, select “Visit the Outdoor Shop” from the drop-down menu listing, click on “Pennsylvania Game Commission Outdoor Shop” in the lower left-hand corner, choose “Merchandise” at the top of the page, click on “Patches” in the left-hand column and scroll down to “2011 Elk Hunt Patch” and follow the instructions to order. In addition, patches celebrating previous elk hunts are available for 2001 through 2010, except for the 2004 elk hunt, which patch sold out. North Jersey Residents Urged...
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Washington, D.C. - Responding to public outrage following an ABC News report that a $529 million loan from the Energy Department was used to back an electric car company Fisker Automotive -- which is creating jobs in Finland -- policy experts at the National Center for Public Policy Research are calling attention to the crony capitalism surrounding clean loans and grants. "The Energy Department's loan to Fisker Automotive underscores the problem of the government acting as a venture capital company. In reality, the real green is not in the manufacturing of an electric car but in the green dollars that the politically- connected are seeking by leveraging taxpayer money. It's a financial lose-lose for taxpayers; if the project fails taxpayers take a hit, if new autos are a success billionaires such as Doerr cash in and taxpayers don't financially benefit," said Tom Borelli, Ph.D., director of the National Center for...
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October 28, 2011 Catholic University of America is being sued by George Washington University professor John Banzhaf because it does not accommodate Muslim religious practices. Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments as follows: John Banzhaf needs to be sued for bringing a frivolous lawsuit. He has no complainants—not a single Muslim at Catholic University has come to him complaining about seeing pictures of the pope or the display of crucifixes in campus buildings. Nor has a single Muslim registered a complaint with the administration of the university. This lawsuit, which follows a recent one filed by Banzhaf against Catholic University for moving towards single-sex dorms, stands not one iota of a chance of ultimately winning. Its purpose is to harass. When Catholics enroll at Yeshiva University in New York City, they expect to see the Star of David and portraits of Moses. When Protestants enroll at the American Islamic College...
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JUNE'S STUDENTS...left to right is: 7th Alyssa Fitzpatrick, 6th Cole Panek, 5th Kenzie Calhoun, 4th Jackson Price, 3rd Matthew King and 1st DJ Vespe...not in photo is 2nd Gabriella Orsino. SEPTEMBER STUDENTS... left to right is: 7th Alyssa Marszalek, 6th Alyssa Mauer, 4th James Greenwood, 3rd Daniel Matson, 2nd Emily McCutcheon and 1st Zachary Beebe...not in photo are 5th Isabella Valdes and 8th Will Nguyen.
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category GLOUCESTER CITY HISTORY By David Munn Historian Gloucester City (Editor’s note: These remarks were presented by Mr. Munn during the recent dedication of the Freedom Pier on the Delaware River in Gloucester City.. Members of City Council, distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: To reach this part of the pier, where we are now, you have crossed over what, in my opinion, is one of the most historic properties in Gloucester City. The only other property with more outstanding history is Proprietors Park. The history of this property pre-dates historical records. There is evidence here of native Indian occupation that dates back eight thousand years! In 1677, a committee of Quakers directed by Dr. James Wasse laid out plans for settlement in the Delaware Valley. The plan of what became Gloucester consisted of short lots and long lots with a central town square, which lots could be purchased outright, or...
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GCPO Press Release October 29th 4:19 PM The badly-burned body of an as-yet unidentified male was found Friday night (10/28) in a long-vacant house on fire at 133 Berlin-Cross-Keys Road, Washington Township, Gloucester County NJ. An autopsy by the Gloucester County Medical Examiner today determined the cause of death was smoke inhalation. There was no sign of trauma- fractures or wounds- on the body. Dental impressions have been taken for examination by a forensic dentist in an effort to identify the body. The condition of the body precluded taking fingerprint impressions. Missing persons reports are also being checked in the identification process. The fire in the ranch-style home was reported by a passerby driver at 9:27 p.m. Responders were the Washington Township fire and police departments, the township and Gloucester County fire marshals, the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office and K-9 unit and a fire investigator with the Gloucester County Prosecutor's...
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by Lois Beckett ProPublica, Oct. 25, 2011, 12:27 p.m. At first glance, the synchronized protests that took place in more than 900 cities around the globe on Oct. 15 seemed to indicate that Occupy Wall Street had achieved a kind of worldwide resonance. But the truth is more complex. Many of the protests elsewhere grew out of movements that pre-date Occupy Wall Street and out of frustrations that, though similar in some ways, are also specific to their countries. Here’s a look at the origins, demands and affects of five of these global protests, as well as the criticism they’ve faced. Protesters demonstrate at the Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, on Oct. 15, 2011, during a worldwide demonstration sparked by anger against corporations and government cutbacks. (Photo by DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images) In Chile, Students Protesting for Free Education Occupy Schools The Santiago protest in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street...
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press release TRENTON – Governor Chris Christie, Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce and Republican Legislators and candidates from across New Jersey called on Democrat legislators and candidates to declare whether they stand on the side of public employees and taxpayers or on the side of a few privileged judges. They also continued to repeat calls for a constitutional amendment that would ensure bipartisan pension reforms apply to every public employee. “Republicans and Democrats worked incredibly hard to pass long overdue pension and health benefit reforms only to have one self serving judge create a special loophole,” said Governor Christie. “A half a million public employees are contributing more towards their health and pension benefits and judges should not be treated any differently.” Judges in New Jersey already receive some of the most lavish benefits of any public employee in the State and they recoup their...
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October 29 GCPO press release The badly-burned body of an as-yet unidentified male was found Friday night (10/28) in a long-vacant house on fire at 133 Berlin-Cross-Keys Road, Washington Township, Gloucester County NJ. The fire in the ranch-style home was reported by a passerby driver at 9:27 p.m. Responders were the Washington Township fire and police departments, the township and Gloucester County fire marshals, the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office and K-9 unit and a fire investigator with the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. The fire, which heavily damaged the trash-filled house, where squatters have drawn police complaints, was brought under control shortly before 10 p.m. Its origin is still undetermined, pending further investigation. Samples from the home's interior were taken for laboratory testing. An autopsy on the body will be conducted by the Gloucester County Medical Examiner's Office Saturday (10/29) afternoon. The house has been vacant for more than 10 years....
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The major redecking of the Walt Whitman Bridge, is in full swing and long term lane closures have begun. Other construction projects include Deck Truss Rehabilitation on the Ben Franklin Bridge as well as structural repairs on the Betsy Ross and Commodore Barry Bridges. Routine maintenance, repairs and inspections requiring occasional lane closures take place on an almost daily basis on all four bridges. With this in mind DRPA officials are urging drivers to slow down and observe posted speed limits, particularly in work zones. Image via Wikipedia DRPA CEO, John J. Matheussen, says “the goal is to get you to where you are going safely as well as protecting workers in our construction zones. We want to remind drivers there are men and women working on the bridges every day who are also someone’s father, husband, son, sister, daughter, or mother dedicated to maintaining our bridges.” Accidents in work...
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Ewing, NJ … With the sun setting over Lions’ Stadium after a thrilling 27-21 homecoming win for The College of New Jersey football team, senior offensive lineman Seth Konoza (Beaufort, SC/Beufort) went down on one knee at the request of his high school sweetheart. Ashley Maile, currently a senior at the University of South Carolina, was donning a TCNJ football jersey and wanted a photo taken with her boyfriend down on the field. With this being her final visit to one of his college football games, she envisioned a picture where she rested on his lap as he knelt down on the turf. What transpired after was beyond her wildest dreams. Once the photo was taken, Konoza remained on one knee, gazed up at his girlfriend of six years, and asked her to take his hand in marriage. Her reaction was one that was indicative of total surprise. “She sort...
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HALL Dax Gene Sunrise October 23, 2011. Sunset October 25, 2011. Beloved and cherished son of David Greg Hall and Katrina Vandergrift Hall. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Dax Gene Hall. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: Ph: 856-456-1142
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 26, 2011 - Rochester, NY - Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling approximately 5,000 lbs. of Turkish Pine Nuts sold in the Bulk Foods department of most Wegmans stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland between July 1 and October 18, 2011 due to possible Salmonella contamination. The bulk Turkish Pine Nuts have been linked to an outbreak of illness from Salmonella Enteritidis, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected withSalmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection withSalmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Illness onset is typically 12 to 72 hours after consumption....
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Rock, Pearl (nee Williamson) age 78, of Audubon Park, NJ on October 25, 2011. Pearl was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Whatever the occasion, birthdays-holidays-her home was the place to be even if it was for grilled cheese sandwiches. Pearl enjoyed playing Wii bowling, completing her 'seek & find' puzzles, and vacationing in Florida & Mexico. Beloved wife of over 50 years to Lawrence; loving mother of Lawrence (Sandra), Susan (Gilbert) Wooler, Sharon (Bill) Hodge, Marie Howard, and Michael (Gerri); adoring grandmother of 12; great grandmother of 13; dear sister of Sadie. Farewell Service Viewing on Friday, 8:30 – 10AM at the McGuinness Funeral Home, 573 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 where the Funeral Service will be held at 10AM. Entombment at Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
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Ricki C. Dorato, 64, of Pinehurst, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at FirstHealth Hospice House, in Pinehurst, after a courageous battle with cancer. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date in New Jersey. He was born March 17, 1947, in Williamsport, Pa., to the late Victor and Ruth (Houck) Dorato. Rick was a graduate of Audubon High School, class of 1965, in Audubon, N.J. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country from 1965 to 1969. After a long career in telecommunications, he and his wife retired to Pinehurst in 2007, where he pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a member of Pinehurst Country Club and spending most of his time on the golf course and traveling with his wife. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Dorato, of Pinehurst; a daughter, Jodi Woods and husband, Damien, of Cherry Hill,...
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PERKINS Elsie M. Surrounded by her loving family, on October 28, 2011. Age 65. (nee Rauchut) Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 25 years to Robert Perkins. Loving mother of Joseph W. Klaudi Jr., Brenda L. Cooper (Al), Cindy A. Dolson (Richard) and Peggy Camp (Buddy). Loving Step-mother of Jason Perkins. Cherished mom-mom of Eric, Tiffaney, Lil, Courtney, Brittney, Zach, Matthew, Nicholas and Jeremy. Dear sister of James Rauchut (Linda), Rick Rauchut (Joann) and the late Stephen Rauchut. Predeceased by her loving parents Stephen P. Rauchut and Lillian Voll (nee Gillespie). Elsie loved to watch after and care for her grandchildren and found happiness when she attended all of their activities. She worked as a waitress for many years for the Gateway Diner and Brooklawn Diner. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851...
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At a press conference yesterday the Camden County Republican Party called for the resignation of Democrat Freeholder Director Lou Cappelli Jr. The Director, who is running for re-election, was charged in 2008 by Sea Isle police for allegedly slamming a door on his wife's arm "causing visible injury". The Republicans said Cappelli was also accused by his wife of forgery, fraud and embezzlement of money from her. Because the Republicans only received a one page arrest document from the Sea Isle police they filed an OPRA lawsuit against the department for allegedly withholding significant case papers. Today (October 28, 2011) Freeholder Cappelli released a prepared statement explaining that both he and his wife agreed to drop charges. Included with his statement was the eight page transcript of the court hearing held in Cape May County Court on July 25, 2008. Cappelli writes, "It is unfortunate and inaccurate and misleading reports...
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photo by Jim Rachut October 28, 2012 Update: The domestic violence case was dismissed in 2008 after both sides agreed to drop the charges they filed against each other. The following prepared statement was released to CNBNews today by Freeholder Cappelli... "It is unfortunate and inaccurate and misleading reports relating to my contentious divorce proceedings have become campaign fodder. In the summer of 2008, my estranged wife filed a disorderly persons complaint against me and I likewise filed a complaint against her with the Sea Isle City Police Department. The charges were dismissed in open court before Superior Court Judge Kryan Connor. No assault by me occurred. My estranged wife testified under oath that “ it was my lashing out that caused the argument” and that she asked for a dismissal of the charges freely and voluntarily. At that time, I also dismissed my charges against her." “Unfortunately, the divorce...
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Fall Turkey Season is Saturday, Oct 29 to Saturday, Nov. 5 Revised Turkey Hunting Area Descriptions, THAs 14, 16, and 22 (pdf, 10kb) Revised Turkey Hunting Area Map for Fall 2011 Season (.jpg, 110kb) The Division's Turkey Restoration Project represents one of the greatest wildlife management success stories in the history of the state. By the mid-1800s, turkeys had disappeared in New Jersey due to habitat changes and killing for food. Division biologists, in cooperation with the NJ Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, reintroduced wild turkeys in 1977 with the release of 22 birds. In 1979 biologists and technicians began to live-trap and re-locate birds to establish populations throughout the state. By 1981 the population was able to support a spring hunting season, and in December, 1997, a limited fall season was initiated. There is now an abundance of wild turkeys throughout the state with turkeys found wherever...
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WATSON COLEMAN ON SHUTTERING OF NJ AFTER 3 PROGRAM DUE TO CHRISTIE BUDGET CUTS (TRENTON) – Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Mercer) issued a multimedia package Thursday in which she discusses the ramifications of the announced insolvency of NJ After 3, following the elimination of its state funding by Governor Christie in his most recent budget. Founded in 2004, the New Jersey After 3 is a public/private partnership program that partners with local community organizations and public schools to expand learning time by more than 40% each school day, keeping kids safe, improving student achievement and providing invaluable and affordable support to working families. The following six sites in Trenton will be affected by the end of the program next Monday: · The Boys and Girls Club of Trenton, serving the Monument School, the Grant School, the Mott School, the Gregory School and the P.J. Hill School; and · Education Works,...
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President Obama’s exciting “soft dictatorship” re-election strategy, in which he looks for ways he can get around Congress to buy votes with expensive bailout proposals, moved from underwater home mortgages to deep-sea student loans on Wednesday. “Refinancing” is the hot catch phrase of the day, and Obama’s got some rather dramatic refinancing in mind for those student loans. Besides lowering the interest rates, and allowing students to consolidate private and government loans, he wants to accelerate the implementation of a program to cap student loan repayments at 10 percent of the debtor’s income - after a generous $10,000 deduction for “poverty-level” basic necessities - for a maximum of 20 years. Congress intended these changes to go into effect in 2014, but that obviously won’t do anything to help the Obama 2012 re-election campaign, and student voters are a constituency Obama is very happy to pay off using other people’s money....
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Gary F. Weston, age 56 of West Deptford, NJ died Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Gary was born in Philadelphia and had been a resident of West Deptford. He had previously been employed by Ryder Bus Service/ First Student of Barrington. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family as well as car shows and wine tasting. Husband of Barbara A (nee Neeld), he is survived by son Daniel, daughter Cristina (Dan) Smith, 3 grandchildren Lexi, Joey, Brielle, stepchildren, Brenda, BJ, Kenny, and Dawn. Sister Sandie (Ted) DelGiorno, and nephews, Shaun and Justin. Relatives and friends may visit with the family 9 to 11 AM Saturday, October 29th at SMITH FUNERAL HOME 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ where funeral services will be held at 11 AM. Interment will be in Wenonah Cemetery, Mantua, NJ. Contributions in Gary's memory may be made to Penn Lung Center 3400 Civic Center Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19104...
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Group photo of the Williams, Devine, Mergenthal, Weber and Finanger familys. The reunion was held at Paul Devine's home on the Chesapeke Canal, Maryland. (continued click link) NOTE: Click photos to enlarge... There were 12 children of the late Harry and Thersea Williams. They grew up in the 900 block of Somerset Street, Gloucester City. Five are still living. Sons Steve and Ed Williams and daughters Irene, Pat, and Mary. Left... Pat "Williams" Mergenthal surrounded by her daughters Dolores and Claire sitting and her nieces Pauline and Christine standing. Right...(left to right) Steve Mergenthal, Luke Williams and Joe Devine. Left... Mary "Williams" Weber being hugged by her nephew Gary Devine. Right...Ann Williams married to the late Frank Williams with daughter Christine on the left and niece Claire "Mergenthal" Blake in the center. Below...Looking out at the Chesapeake Canal from Paul Devine's home. In the foreground are family members.
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Doris E. Schultz AGE: 56 • Gloucester City Doris E. Schultz (nee Goins), on October 18, 2011. Age 56. Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 38 years to Joseph "Rick" Schultz. Loving mother of Joseph III (Erica), Kimberly and Nicholas. Cherished grandmother of Alexis, Eryn and Cassidy. Loving daughter of Edith Goins (nee Hindle) and the late Robert Goins. Also survived by her brothers; Jack, Bill and Michael Goins and her sister, Pat Arrera. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Monday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Catholic Service 11:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Doris E. Schultz Memorial Fund: P.O. Box 358, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under...
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By David Kerr Vatican City, Oct 23, 2011 / 04:37 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI canonized three new saints at an Oct. 23 ceremony in St. Peter’s Square. He described the heavenly triumvirate as “a model for all believers.” Image via Wikipedia “Let us be attracted by their examples, let us be guided by their teachings, so that our whole existence becomes a witness of authentic love for God and neighbor,” the Pope Benedict said to tens of thousands of enthusiastic pilgrims Oct. 23. The three new saints are Sister Bonifacia Rodriguez y Castro, Archbishop Guido Maria Conforti and Father Luigi Guanella. Sr. Bonifacia was born in the Spanish city of Salamanca in 1837. She dedicated her life to the welfare of poor female workers. In 1874 she co-founded the Servants of St. Joseph, who offered work to poor unemployed women. Archbishop Guido Maria Conforti was born near Parma...
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By Anne Forline Gloucester City News Superintendent Paul Spaventa praised the efforts of Technology Director Janet Kauffmann for securing a $445,019.58 E-rate award for the district during last week’s Gloucester City Board of Education meeting. E-rate is a federal program that provides funding to schools for infrastructure and telecommunications improvements ensuring that students have access to telecommunications, including internet access and telephone systems. In other business, student representatives talk about what is happening in their schools. Andrew Gillen is a senior at Gloucester High, serves as class president, and participates in many activities including the yearbook and baseball. He plans to attend Rowan University after graduation to pursue studies as an engineer. He is enrolled in advanced placement classes and acknowledged the efforts of Principal Dr. Jack Don for making everyone feel safe and like a family at school. Andrew spoke of the fundraising efforts that are underway to help...
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On Oct. 18, the Greenwich Tea Party Patriots of South Jersey hosted a forum for both Democratic and epublican candidates running for office in the upcoming election. The purpose was to provide all candidates the opportunity to address their platforms and to reinforce why they should be elected to their respective positions. The local tea party mission is to bring as much information as possible prior to each election. Why? Because this non-partisan organization continually seeks the best candidates who care about upholding the state and federal governing constitutions within the frame of their original intent, and genuinely wants to reverse the current track that America is on. There is always an open invitation to the public each time a meeting or event is scheduled. So, why wouldn’t every candidate want to attend, even if only for a small amount of time? Of course, it is possible that candidates can...
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Something changed for me a few weeks ago. One of my best friends passed away and I was as sad as I have ever been. Preparing for his funeral it got worse and worse, but I tried to stay strong for his family. His name was Bill Cormney. He was very sick, and dying. His brother, sister and a few other close friends asked him what he wanted and he said, he just wanted to hang out with us. So his brother and sister went to his house and gathered all his Led Zeppelin and Phillies stuff and decorated his hospital room like it was home. We brought a cooler full of beer and just hung out, taking pictures, listening to his favorite music and telling stories. I have never seen him smile more. That was the best day ever for all of us…I thought. Thirty-six hour later, he passed...
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By FRAN TARKENTON Imagine the National Football League in an alternate reality. Each player's salary is based on how long he's been in the league. It's about tenure, not talent. The same scale is used for every player, no matter whether he's an All-Pro quarterback or the last man on the roster. For every year a player's been in this NFL, he gets a bump in pay. The only difference between Tom Brady and the worst player in the league is a few years of step increases. And if a player makes it through his third season, he can never be cut from the roster until he chooses to retire, except in the most extreme cases of misconduct. Let's face the truth about this alternate reality: The on-field product would steadily decline. Why bother playing harder or better and risk getting hurt? No matter how much money was poured into...
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Shipments off-loaded early; Two more vessels due Philadelphia, Pa., October 25, 2011 – South African Midknight Oranges are in such high demand by importers and retail stores across the U.S. that special arrangements had to be made to discharge the vessel in off hours. www.summercitrus.com Working with the shipping partner Seatrade as well as the Holt Terminal in Gloucester City, N.J., the vessel, Cool Express, was discharged over a weekend to enable the product to be received as soon as achievable on grocery shelves. “Our importers told us that the stores wanted and needed the fruit as soon as we could get it to them,” said Suhanra Conradie, CEO of the Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum (WCCPF). “Fortunately, two more vessels are due in from South Africa in the next two weeks so product will be available to consumers well into November.” The Midknight Orange is a Valencia varietal and...
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Now that each and every Senate Republican has vowed to block measures that would create jobs, President Obama is not going to wait for them to rebuild the economy and bring financial security back to the middle class. Today, he announced new rules on federal mortgages to prevent more families from losing their homes to foreclosure. And that's just the beginning -- the President said he would continue to make the changes he can by executive action, while continuing to urge Congress to act on legislation to strengthen the economy and create jobs. If Congress doesn't act, he will -- because millions of Americans can't just wait for Congress to do their jobs. That's why thousands of you have been calling and tweeting your representatives over the past month, joining the President in sending a message to lawmakers in Washington that they need to act now. We're not just going...
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Take a stroll through your neighborhood Occupy Wall Street protest–whether it’s in New York or Chicago, Detroit or San Francisco–and you’re likely to see a recurring theme emblazoned across cardboard signs: redistribute wealth from the 1 percent to the 99 percent, all in the name of fairness, whether or not it makes good policy. Or if you want to hear that message without fighting the crowds, you could save yourself some time, turn on the TV, and tune in to President Barack Obama’s latest campaign swing across America, this time titled “We Can’t Wait.” “I’m here to say that we can’t wait for an increasingly dysfunctional Congress to do its job. Where they won’t act, I will,” President Obama proclaimed in Las Vegas, Nevada. “There is no excuse for the games and gridlock we’ve seen in Washington. Where we don’t have to wait for Congress, we’re just going to go...
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