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Local SPORTS (GHS)

Lions Beat The Woodies, Final Score 19-7

Gloucester City High School Football team won their first game of the season today, Saturday, September 30 beating Woodstown High School by a score of 19-7. On the opening kickoff Scott Loughlin, #20 caught the ball on the 15 yard line and almost went all the way before being stopped at mid-field.Gloucester High's record now is one and two, having lost their first two games.

The Lions play at home next Saturday, October 5 against Pitman. Kickoff is 10:30 am. (see this weeks Lions photo album, top of left hand column).

Photos by Bruce Darrow.

Cities in Transistion

Gloucester City Among 30 Cities Studied

By NJ Housing Development Network

By William E. Cleary

A study titled Cities in Transition: New Jersey’s Urban Paradox was released in September by the Housing and Community Development Network.  This report offers an analysis of current social, economic and market conditions and trends in 30 distressed urban communities.

According to the report the purpose of the project was to explore critical issues affecting New Jersey’s cities, in order to frame and present promising directions and revitalization strategies to state and local policy makers, community based organizations and other agencies.

Among the communities studied from the immediate area were the City of Gloucester City, the City of Camden City, and Collingswood.

Some of the key findings  are:

*Between 1999 and 2003, the 30 cities performed better with respect to job growth than the rest of the state.

*New Jersey’s fastest growing community is its Latino community.

However, in Camden, the majority of residents are African American, Gloucester City and Collingswood, the majority is non-Latino white.

*Although crime rates declined between 1999 and 2004 in the cities, they remain significantly higher than in the state as a whole.

The violent crime rate in Camden City is 23 per 1000 residents.  Gloucester City is one of the lowest, 3 crimes per 1000.  However, according to the  report between 1999 and 2004 Gloucester City was one of the communities to show the greatest increase in violent crime.

*The highest and lowest poverty communities:

Camden- 36% of the households live in poverty compared to Gloucester City only 10% of the household live in poverty.

*Real estate prices have increased putting the average house in many distressed cities out of reach of low income, and most moderate-income buyers.

In Camden City the average price rate between 2000 and 2004 increased by 10 % compared to Gloucester City, which showed a –4%, decrease in the house prices for those same four years.  It should be noted the period studied was between 2000 and 2004. Since then prices of homes in Gloucester City have increased significantly.

Home ownership rates are generally low in the 30 communities, with only Gloucester City having a homeownership rate greater than the state average. Which is interesting stat since a common complaint heard in Gloucester is that there are too many rental properties.

*Communities with highest and lowest share of subsidized affordable homes.

Atlantic City has the highest in the state, 29%.  Those in the lowest quintile are Collingswood with 1% and Gloucester City 5%.

*A third of all adults over 25 in these cities lacked a high school diploma or equivalency degree in 2000.

Camden, nearly half of adults lacked a high school diploma.  While in neighboring Gloucester City 86% of the residents have completed their high school education.

To download and or view the complete 30 page  report go to http://www.hcdnnj.org/

The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey is a statewide association of more than 250 affordable housing and community development corporations, individuals and other organizations that support the creation of housing and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents of New Jersey.

Obits (Gieseke)

Bernice Gieseke, life long member of Episcopal Church

Bernice M. Gieseke, (nee Pollitt) of Gloucester City passed away on September 28, 2006, at the age of 99. 

Mrs. Gieseke was a world traveler, visiting Europe several times, once having the opportunity to visit the Crown Prince of Lichtenstein.  She was able to engage in several unusual activities after the age of 85.  In Florida, her son-in -law took her for a ride in his motorcycle; in California, she flew in a hot air balloon and enjoyed hang gliding over the pacific coastline.  On a trip to Alaska, she flew in a helicopter to the top of a glacier and participated in an exciting white water rafting experience.

Mrs. Gieseke was a life long member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Gloucester City where she had been a Sunday School Teacher and member of the Choir and Altar Guild.  She was very active in the Camden Chapter #35 OES for over 80 years and contributed countless volunteer hours for the Red Cross.  She was well known as a maker of numerous braided rugs, completing two additional ones last spring, in her 100th year.  She made many new friends in recent years at Collingswood Manor where she continued enjoying craftwork. 

She was the wife of the late R. Kennett Gieseke, mother of Barbara Portelli of Jacksonville, FL and Rodger K. Gieseke of San Diego, CA.  She will be missed by her children, daughter in law, Judy, grandchildren Pamela Yubas, Brian K. Gullett, Alan K. Gieseke, Donna E. Gieseke, great grandchildren Katie Yubas, Sarah Gieseke, Nikolas Gullett, niece, Lora Carr, her husband Wes, and many other nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Resurrection and Burial Office on Tuesday, 10 am, at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 110 Sussex St., and Gloucester City.  Interment will follow at Harleigh Cemetery in Camden.  There is no visitation prior to Mrs. Gieseke’ s Funeral Service.  Her family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Bernice and Kennett Gieseke Memorial Fund at the address listed above.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Etherington Creran Funeral Home, 700 Powell Street, Gloucester City.

Local

Scores from September 29

TRI COUNTY CLASSIC

(FOOTBALL)

Gloucester Catholic

Friday Night

Rams 21, Cumberland 7

Field Hockey

Rams 1, Highland 4

TRI COUNTY

Gloucester High

Girls Soccer

Lions 1, Clayton 4

Boys Soccer

Lions 0, Clayton 6

Field Hockey

Lions 0, Glassboro 2

Glou. Fireman elected to fire commission

Gloucester City Fireman Elected To Mantua Fire Commission

George Houston,  a paid Gloucester City fireman, who lives in Mantua received 185 votes for fire commissioner in last  Saturday election. Officials involved with the first fire district election in Mantua said that the new board of fire commissioners will soon pick its officers and then try to reach consensus on who gets the longest terms. Houston is a former resident of Gloucester City.

Others elected to the Mantua fire commission include: Joseph Schmidt Jr. and Nicholas Vacarino, both of Barnsboro Fire Company, were the highest vote-getters, receiving 211 votes and 202 votes, respectively.  Joseph Hauss , a career firefighter in Deptford, 177 votes; and Kevin Howarth of the Sewell Fire Company, 143 votes.

Pet Tips

Dog owners warned over sugar-free items

Fri Sep 29, 6:56 PM ET

Keep those sugarless treats out of Fido's reach. Veterinarians warned on Friday that a commonly used sweetener might cause liver failure in dogs, and perhaps even kill them.

Their report in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association appears to strengthen the suspected link between the sugar substitute xylitol, thought to make dogs sick, and possible liver failure.

Xylitol, a naturally occurring product, is found in many sugar-free chewing gums, candies, baked goods and toothpastes.

Researchers Sharon Gwaltney-Brant and Eric Dunayer with staff at a poison unit of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Urbana, Illinois, gathered information on eight dogs treated between 2003 and 2005 after eating products containing xylitol.

Each dog became ill, and five died or had to be put down because of liver failure, possibly from ingesting xylitol.

One dog who had to be euthanized had eaten four large, chocolate-frosted muffins containing about 1 pound (0.45 kg) of xylitol.

"People don't think sugar-free gum can kill their dog. I didn't before I got into this. But this is something people should be aware of," Gwaltney-Brant, who co-authored the study with Dunayer, said in a statement.

Gwaltney-Brant said for dogs, ingesting even a small amount of xylitol can trigger significant insulin release, which drops their blood sugar and can be fatal.

"A 22-pound (10-kg) dog who consumes one gram (0.03 ounces) of xylitol should be treated," she said, adding that further studies were needed to definitely establish a cause-and-effect relationship.

city salary law hearing

Thursday, October 5

Public Hearing On City Salary Law

By Bill Cleary

Gloucester City City Council passed a salary ordinance on first reading at their July 17 council meeting and publicized the ordinance in the September 28 issue of the Gloucester City News.  The second reading and public hearing for the ordinance is schedule for Thursday October 5 council meeting.

Some of the salaries in the ordinance worth mentioning include:

Police Chief ….         $88, 523   to        $91,975

Deputy Police Chief    85,023               88,339

Municipal Clerk/

Adminstrator              85,000                87,975

Municipal Clerk…      56,925                66,240

Financial officer…      56,925               66,240

Coordinator UEZ…    47,093               56,925

Public Works Supt.     62,100              73,838

Mayor Assistant….     38,813               40,687

Fire Chief…….          77,625                87,975

Const. Official           50,229                61,622

Asst Municipal Clerk   41,400                55,890

Asst. Public Works

Director…………      66,429                  71,367

According to the ordinance in addition to their salaries, all full time employees will also receive longevity payments.  Such rates shall be as follows 2 % after five years, 2 ½ after 10 years, 3% after 15 years, 4 % after 20 years, and 6% after 25 years.

All full time employees shall also receive a two percent payment.  This will be calculated on their pension base salary of the next preceding years as a vacation bonus in June of each year.

Local News

Cyclist hit by truck

Friday, September 29, 2006

By Jim Six

jimsix@sjnewsco.com

DEPTFORD TWP. -- An assistant scoutmaster who was on his way to meet his wife at the Most Holy Redeemer Church carnival was killed by an alleged drunk driver, authorities said Thursday.

Kenneth Kehler, 44, of Moore Avenue, who was riding a 1985 Honda motorcycle, was stopped on the Delsea Drive at 6:59 p.m. Wednesday waiting to turn left into Most Holy Redeemer when he was hit by a 1989 Ford pickup truck, police said.

Kehler was thrown from the motorcycle and was pronounced dead at the scene, said police.

The driver of the truck, Kenneth Radlinger, 68, was charged with driving while intoxicated, refusal to take a breath test, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to keep right and death by auto, police said.

Radlinger , formerly of Brooklawn, was committed to the Gloucester County Jail in

SPORTS

Tri County (Girls Soccer) Sept. 27

Regina Bucher and Lauren Ross handled the offensive chores and Marcie Hutchinson posted a shutout as host Gloucester High defeated crosstown rival Gloucester Catholic, 2-0.

Boys Soccer

Overbrook 4 Gloucester High 2

Field Hockey

Gloucester High 2 Gloucester Catholic 0

Local

Westville Youngster Hit By A Car

A nine year old Westville boy was hit by a car while riding  a scooter, Wednesday afternoon, September 27. Police said he was taken to an area hospital for treatment of a fracture to his right leg.

Police said the boy had been riding on the sidewalk but came off the curb and was struck by an oncoming car.

The accident remains under investigation.

Obit (Baker)

Funeral Services Monday For Area

Resident Killed In Auto Accident

Funeral services for Bronson J. Baker, of Franklinvilee, who died in a auto accident on Sunday, September 24, 2006 will be held on Monday at the Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede. The viewing will be from 10 am to 1 pm followed by the services.

Mr. Baker, age 18, is a former resident of Bellmawr. According to the police report he was killed when the Ford Mustang convertible he was driving flipped and struck a utility pole in Gloucester County.

Police said Baker, who was not wearing a seat belt, was driving down Fries Mill Road in Clayton about 7 pm Sunday when the accident occurred..

He is the son of Leonard and Sharon (nee Beck). Brother of Jessy, AKA Jessman. Grandson of the late Charles and Elaine Foster. Nephew of Terri Rieger (Rob) and Frank Beck (Cathy). Also survived by his girlfriend and best friend Maddy Patterson and his faithful companion Chico. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hurffville.

I like to draw everyone’s attention to a story that appeared on NBC 10.  About three teenagers who  killed a cat by setting it on fire.  Tougher laws to protect pets are needed.  What kind of mind does a child have that he can do this with out feeling or remorse?  Are they born without feelings or emotions?  Read the intro to the News report below and you click on the link for the entire story.  Thank You Charlotte Fabrico

Teens Charged With Setting Kitten On Fire

NBC 10 POSTED: 5:42 pm EDT September 26, 2006

Three New Jersey teens are charged with an extreme case of animal cruelty.

It's unclear if the kitten was a stray or somebody's pet.  But police say there's no question that it suffered a painful, horrifying death in Pleasantville, N.J.

"I (saw) the big flash and then they all ran away after they threw the match, so it was burning pretty good," said Diane Turanicza, who called 9-1-1.

What Turanicza saw burning outside her home last night was a kitten, which police say was killed and set on fire by three teenage boys.

Authorities say the boys--

welcome home

Welcome Home Army Spc. Billy Wrigley

Party Thursday Night at The Pirates Den

By Bill Cleary

U.S. Army Specialist Elwood "Billy" Wrigley is on his way home after eight years of serving his country in the Armed Forces. He served with N.AT.O and did two tours in Afghanistan.

He will be home from Madrid, Spain on Thursday September 28th.

A Welcome Home Elwood Party will be held from 7 pm to 2 am that evening at The Pirate’s Den, Broadway and Essex Street, Gloucester City

Family and friends want to make sure  Elwood enjoys his first night  home in Good Old Gloucester City, USA Soil.

Everyone is invited, please come and show your Gloucester City Support come by and say hello. LIVE BAND, The Kelphonics who play everything from Classic Rock and beyond. (Note: click on the picture to make it bigger).

OBITS (Farrar)

William Farrar Sr., Westville Resident 32 Years

William F. Farrar Sr., age 84,  of Westville died  September 24, 2006 in Philadelphia.Born in New York City, he had been a resident of Westville for 32 years.

A graduate of Rider College, he received his Master´s degree from Temple Uiversity and he worked as a Special Education Teacher for the Philadelphia School System from 1969-1989. He served in the US Army during World War II with the 25th Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater. He was also a member of the the VFW, American Legion and the DAV.

Husband of Mary Carol (nee Howard), he is also survived by his daughter: Frances Farrar of San Diego, CA, sons: William F. Farrar, Jr. (and his wife Christel) of Neuhemsbach, Germany,Edward Farrar (and his wife Pam) of Chester, VA. & Liam Farrar (and his wife Jennifer) of Lakewood, NJ, sister: Viola Farrar of Philadelphia, PA., and grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Viewing Friday from 10-11 am at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Mantua. where funeral services will be held at 11 am. Interment will be in Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery, Monroe Township, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 3 Eves Dr, Marlton 08053 or to Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery.

OBITS (McKibbon)

Funeral Thursday for Owner of Lynam’s Amusements

Lynam, David McKibbon, died on September 24, 2006 at his home in Westville, where he lived for over 44 years. He was 78.

David was an Army Veteran serving from 1948-1951.  He owned and operated Lynam's Amusements for over 50 years and was a member of the International Independent Showman's Club Assn. in Gibsington, FL.

He was the husband of the late Ella May (nee Sergeant).  Survived by daughter Debbie (Earl) Derrickson of Williamstown, sons David M., Sr. (Rose) of Pitman, Guy (Marie) of Deptford, grandchildren Earl, Jr., Matthew and Lyndsey Derrickson, Guy, Krystine and David Lynam, III, and great grandsons Damon Marr and Bryce Derrickson. Also survived by sisters Mary Hoffman of Glassboro, Eleanor (Thomas) Hand of Rio Grande, brothers Martin of Cape May, Albert of OH and sister-in-law Jane Lynam of Pitman and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Thursday after 9 am at the Kelley Funeral Home, 125 Pitman Ave., Pitman. Funeral service will be at 11am.  Cremation private.

Those desiring may contribute to Heartland Hospice, 800 Jessup Rd., Suite 808, Thorofare 08086.  American Heart Assn., 600 White Horse Pike, Audubon, 08106 or to the American Lung Assn., 1600 US Hwy. No. 22, Union 07083.

Local SPORTS

GIRLS SOCCER (TRI-COUNTY)

RAMS

Amanda Trabosh collected two goals and set up two more, and freshman Marisa Kinsey notched her  first as Gloucester Catholic remained unbeaten with a 5-0 rout of visiting Glassboro.

LIONS

Behind Erin  MacAdams' (photo) two goals, Gloucester High chalked up its second win with a 2-0 victory over visiting Wildwood.

BOYS SOCCER (TRI-COUNTY)

RAMS

Pitman  (5-2) outgunned Diamond Division leader Gloucester Catholic (5-2) by 4-1 behind a three-goal performance from Steve Snyder.

FIELD HOCKEY (Tri-County)

Clearview 2  LIONS 1

A Picture Is Worth A 1000 Words

Bill,

It’s refreshing to click onto your website.  Yes, I agree “there are always two sides to every story”.  The hard part is reporting the story in the most unbiased way possible and then and only then can the reader form his/her own opinion.  On the subject in question. 

So far you have been successful in doing this.  The record will show that the county-backed local democratic machine has held power thirty-seven of the last forty years in our community!  Amazing!  Independents gained control for three years (1987-1990). 

Recently our local government has adopted a new propaganda slogan ,“Great Things Are Happening in Gloucester City”.  People who disagree with the direction this community is going are labeled negative people, rebels, not good team players, when they voice concerns about major increases in our local taxes, the deterioration of our business district, the lack of riverfront development, major increases in the number of rental properties, concerns about the overall management of the city, etc. 

You, Mr. Cleary, are a “rebel”, a name shared by a group of citizen soldiers who fought for our freedom and independence in 1776.

Remember the saying “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.”  Thanks to your website, people are now able to view the video that was barred and blackout on Channel“19” because our local officials thought it was “”too political”.  By viewing this video, you can form your own opinion.

To  view the video the local politicians didn’t want you to see click on this link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjMN0g6plck

Robert S. Bevan,  former Independent Mayor of Gloucester City

OBITS (Walters)

Robert Reed Walters Former City Volunteer Fireman

Robert Reed Walters of Connecticut died suddenly, on September 23, 2006. He was 31.

A former resident of Gloucester City he is survived by his parents David H. Walters and Marie C. (nee Daley) of Gloucester City. Father of Adam R. Walters and Robert M. Walters both at home in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Dear Brother of David Walters, Michael (Tracy) Walters, Ryan (Amy) Walters, Eric (Stephanie) Walters, Nicholas (Sabrina) Walters, Anthony (Kimberly) Walters and Denise Kudelsky. Grandson of Ida M. Yourison.

Robert was raised in Gloucester City and was a volunteer fireman for the Gloucester City Fire Department: Station # 4 in Gloucester Heights. He was very devoted to his sons and lived in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Robert was an avid fisherman and loved to ride motorcycles.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday from 12 Noon to 2 pm at Saint Mary's R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2 pm in the church. Cremation and Inurnment will be private at the request of the family. There will be no evening viewing. Family prefers no flowers for the viewing.

Instead, memorial donations be made to the Robert Walters' Children's Trust Fund: c/o Commerce Bank: 180 North Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr, New Jersey 08031. 

Funeral services under the  direction of the McCann Healey Funeral Home, Gloucester City

Former Mt. Ephraim Mayor Upset With BOE

By Linda Boker-Angelo

NEWS Correspondent

Although the new addition at Mount Ephraim’s Mary Bray School is up and running, district officials still have some pesky waters to navigate.Gaskill Avenue resident Joseph Wolk told Board of Education members last week that his backyard was under several inches of water following recent rainstorms, due to runoff from Mary Bray.

Wolk explained that the water flows off school grounds onto his property now because of the drop in elevation between the two lots. He said before construction was started at the school, his property was actually several inches higher than the schoolyard.

Wolk said he attempted to contact the construction site manager about the problem, but he never received a return call.  Board Secretary Melissa Raywood, who visited the site following the rainfall, verified that several neighbors now have a problem with water runoff from the school.

Chief School Administrator Richard Serfling suggested building a berm along the rear of the school property to prevent continuing problems. However, he said the idea would need to be reviewed by the district’s engineer to make sure that it would solve the problem.

The Board will meet again at 7:30 p.m. on October 9 in the media center of the Kershaw School, Black Horse Pike.         

   

City Volunteer Firemen Not Appreciated

The Gloucester City Volunteer Fire Department has been a treasured asset for the City for many years. We are volunteers looking out for the people of Gloucester City. We give our time and devotion to the people of the City, and so, we feel that they should be aware of what’s happening with the volunteer firefighters in this town.

Did you know that currently the City has approximately 30 active volunteer firefighters? This is a decrease of over 100 volunteers just 15 years ago.

Did you know that the City Fire Chief is currently planning on disbanding another volunteer station (Station 51 that responds from headquarters on King Street) and plans to split the station members up and have them respond to the other stations in town?

If this happens, approximately 25 percent of the current active members will quit/resign, and approximately 25 percent of the members will seek other opportunities in neighboring towns’ fire departments.The City will loose 50 percent of the active members from this station. Making the volunteers go to other stations may cause animosity between the volunteers.

In my opinion, for many years the City has been trying to force the volunteers out so more career firefighters can be hired. These are just a few of the tactics the City is doing to accomplish this goal.

Volunteer members at Station 51 on King Street can only use the training room and engine bay area. They are not permitted anywhere else in the firehouse.

If the taxpayers wants to keep volunteers in their town, they should speak up and ask questions before it is too late.Can the taxpayers of this town afford to hire more career firefighters and increase their taxes? Some 90 percent of the towns in Camden County do without career personnel, and are only staffed with less than six and have full time volunteers to support their community. Please reach out and help your volunteer firefighters before it is too late.

Donald Abele Sr., Past Battalion Chief

Station 51, Gloucester City

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Letters

CIVICS 101

            

After reading the letters to the editor in last week’s Gloucester City News, I felt a little confused and I wondered how many others might have been as well.      The author of the “November Election” letter stated that there are two Democrat teams running in November. This statement is very misleading, and here is why:

  June is the Primary Election. In this election, registered Democrats are able to select the Democrat candidates to run in November and registered Republicans are able to select Republican candidates to run in November.

This is the only election in which you can have multiple teams of one party running against each other.      In some cases, an Independent team will appear on the ballot as well. Since we are heading into November, and it is the General Election, there can only be one Democrat team. I just felt the residents should have this confusion cleared, as they formulate their choice for office.

This year’s Column 1 Democrat team is: Chuck Billingham-County Sheriff; Patrick Keating-Mayor; and Bill Hagan, Ray Coxe, and Ron Pollander-City Council.

                Mary DeFoney, Gloucester City

OBITS (Nonemaker)

Thomas Nonemaker Owner of A-Bo Painting

Thomas J. Nonemaker Jr., age 39, of Bellmawr died suddenly on September 21, 2006.

Mr. Nonemaker  was raised in Gloucester City and was a 1985 graduate of Gloucester City High School. He currently lived in Bellmawr and was the owner of A-Bo Painting in Bellmawr for the last five years. Thomas loved music, sports and was an extremely passionate Philadelphia Eagles Football Fan.

Son of the late Thomas J. Nonemaker, Sr. and Nancy C. (nee Burkman). Brother of Wendy Cosgrove and her husband Barry of Bellmawr.

His viewing will be Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm and Thursday from 10 am to 11 am at the McCann Healey Funeral Home 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Religious Service 11 am in the funeral home. Interment New Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Local Sports

Gloucester Catholic High School

Football

McKenney Passes For 222 Yards

Led by Gloucester Catholic’s quarterback Ray McKenney, who threw 14 passes for 222 yards, the Rams beat Overbrook 35-0 in a game played yesterday. The Rams defense held Overbrook to two first downs.

McKenney hit George Spingler for touchdowns of 9 and 25 yards and Mike Calzonetti on a short 3-yard pass to make it 21-0.

SPORTS

Atlantic League Baseball Playoffs Start Tuesday

MLN Newswire-(Central Islip, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2006) – The Long Island Ducks and Camden Riversharks split a doubleheader in front of 6,376 fans at Citibank Park on Friday evening. With the Ducks win in the first game and an earlier Atlantic City victory, the field for the 2006 Atlantic League Playoffs has been set.

Long Island will take on Bridgeport in the best-of-three North Division Playoffs, while Lancaster will head to Atlantic City in the South. Both series will open up on Tuesday evening.

Local Sports

Pennsgrove Beats GHS In Overtime 6-0

Gloucester City High School played Pennsgrove today(September 23) at Pennsgrove. The two sides fought through four quarters. Both teams played outs tanding defense. Faced with a deadlock the game was forced into overtime. It wasn't meant to be for the  Lions as Pennsgrove won the battle 6-0. For more photos see the album in the left hand column titled GHS vs Pennsgrove.

Photos by Bruce Darrow. If you like a copy of any of the photos just right click and sent it via e-mail to your relatives or friends.

GIRLS SOCCER

Tri-County Action-September 22, Gloucester Catholic's Nicolette DeLaurentis and Nicki Stone had two goals apiece to power the Rams to a 6-0 win at Overbrook.

FIELD HOCKEY

Tri-County Action-September 22, Gloucester High 0, Woodstown-0

Gloucester Catholic 0, Salem-0

OBITS (Robson)

Funeral Services Tuesday

Susan Robson, Brooklawn Diner Waitress

Susan Robson, (nee Rowan) of Gloucester City passed away on  September 22, 2006 at the age of 41.

Susan lived in Gloucester City and was a waitress at the Brooklawn Diner in Brooklawn. She was a former member of Logan Memorial Presbyterian Church in Audubon.

She is the daughter of the late Robert Rowan Jr. and Miriam (nee McGlinchey). Survived by her husband Ralph Green of Gloucester City. Children Amanda Robson, Jessica Robson, Emily Robson and Holly Robson.

Sister of Robert Rowan, III; William Rowan, David Rowan, Martin Rowan, John Rowan and Patti Pluta. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives, friends and co-workers are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday  from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the McCann Healey Funeral Home, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Rev. Don Painter of Logan Memorial Presbyterian Church will officiate a service at 7:30 pm in the funeral home.

Family requests that memorial donations be made in Robson Childrens Trust Fund: c/o Commerce Bank: 180 North Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Cremation will be private at the request of the family.

Obituaries (Dorton)

Frederick H. Dorton, Age 63; Services Monday

Funeral services will ber held Monday from 10 am to 12 noon at the Etherington Funeral Home 700 Powell Street, Gloucester City for Frederick H. Dorton,  of Albemarle, NC, formerly of Gloucester City, who passed away September 20, 2006. He was 63.

He was the beloved husband of the late Betty June (nee Kline) and loving father of Kenneth Dorton, Annette Aldridge, Betty Jo Turner, Kim Biernacki, Victoria Kanady, Frederick H. Dorton, II and Geri Guzman; also his dear brother Sonny, 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchild survive him.  Frederick was predeceased by his grandson Matthew.

Besides his family Fred's other joys in life were model trains and motorcycles.

Mr. Dorton's funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon with Interment to follow in Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, NJ.

There is no evening viewing. In lieu of flowers the family has requested contributions be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.

billy flynn sign

A NEW SIGN announcing The William “Billy” Flynn Sports Complex at Johnson Boulevard in Gloucester City has been erected at the site.  If you recall the original sign was blown down by an April windstorm.  When that occurred Bob Bevan, who played football under Coach Flynn, placed an article in the Gloucester City News asking for donations from former players to help pay for a new one.

Camden County Freeholder Tom Gurick, a local “Gloucesterite”, saw the story.  Gurick contacted Bevan and told him the Freeholder Board would pay for a new sign including the installation.

Bevan on behalf of all the friends and former players of Billy Flynn would publicly like to thank Gurick once again for his quick response and help.  “Thanks Tom for coming to our rescue.”