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The Start Of Something New For Gloucester City

Gloucester City Council Reorganization Meeting Thursday Jan. 4; New Era of Government Will Begin

By Bill Cleary

Gloucester City Council reorganization meeting will be held on Thursday, January 4 at 7:30 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 8 p.m. in council chambers, 313 Monmouth Street. At 7:15 p.m. a brief sine die meeting will begin the evening.

Prior to the start of the reorganization meeting the newly elected Independent Democrat slate will be administered the oath of office. To be sworn into office will be Mayor
William James, Councilman Nicholas Marchese (2nd Ward) and Councilman Jay Brophy (3rd Ward) along with incumbent Democrat William Hagan ( 1st Ward). In November the James ticket defeated Democrat mayor candidate Patrick Keating, incumbent councilman Raymond Coxe and newcomer David Pollander.

Pictured from left Nick Marchese, Bill James and Jay Brophy. To the far right is incumbent Councilman William Hagan.

The following is a list of upcoming vacancies on various boards: Board of Health –
(Appointed by council) three-three year terms and one alternate for two year term. Those presently holding the positions are: Anne Harter, Roseann Michel, and for alternate Michael Walters. Also Board Solicitor held now by Barry Beran, Esquire.

Historic Preservation Commission (mayor appointments)- alternate-Class C, two-year term, member; Class A, four-year term, along with two-four year vacancies. Those presently holding the positions respectively are Sally Green and David Munn.

Planning Board members (mayor appointments) there are seven positions to be named. Those holding the positions: James Rauchut, Edward Gorman, Walter W. Jost, Ralph Randolph, Michael Smollock, Charles Kain and one vacant seat. Along with a council member to be named by the governing body. Also Board Solicitor held now by Anthony Costa. Board engineers presently Remington and Vernick and Melvin Kernan.

Library Board of Trustees (mayor appointment) with advice and consent of council. One member and an alternate for mayor. Presently held by Barbara Moody and Joanne B. Gurick.

Enterprise Zone Corporation-Board of Directors (two vacancies).

Additional appointments all for one year terms: city physician, (Dr. Chas. Brennan); auditor, (Nick Petronie & Associates); city solicitor, (M. James Maley Jr.); city engineer, (Edward Vernick); prosecutor of municipal court, (Paul Dougherty Esq.); public defender, (Chas. Wigginton Esq.); Commissioner-CCJIF) Patrick Keating/Paul Kain (alt); Fair Housing Officer (Eric Fetterolf); Risk Management Coordinator (Commerce National); Animal Control/Shelter Services (Community Animal Services).

Mayor appointments to council committees- Police, Fire, Finance/Administrator, Public Works, Housing, Licensing, Celebrations.

Some professional positions up for appointment: City Administrator (Paul Kain); Municipal Judge (J.R. Powell); Tax Assessor (John Dymond) eligible for tenure after four years of service and reappointment; Tax Collector (Joanne Marone) eligible for tenure upon re-appointment after four consecutive years of service.

Also the City has been advertising for proposals for professional services, not subject for biding for a City Risk Management Consultant and Grants Application and Management Consultant.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Breakfast.....a few days early. When we were younger this same group would be getting ready to head out out for the traditional New Years' Eve celebration. How many years we stayed out past midnight partying until dawn bringing in the New Year. Well now that we are in the next stage of our lives we are lucky we can stay up to watch  the 11 p.m. News. So to compensate these good friends got together on Saturday Dec. 30 at the Brooklawn Diner for breakfast.

Pictured  from left sitting, Irv and Charlotte Brown, Karen Zirbser, Dianna Graham, Phylis Marcucci, Janet Bevan. Standing-Bill Tourtual, Skip Zirbser, Bill Cleary, Jim Nicholson,  Gary Marcucci, Claudia Sherry, Bob Bevan, Connie Cleary, Marty Sherry, Babe Tourtual.

They along with ClearysNotebook joined in wishing you all a  Happy Healthy New Year!

As we start the  New Year I like to take a moment to thank everyone for their support. The hits on the site keeps increasing each week.  I  especially like to thank Bruce and Jill Darrow for their help in taking the sports pictures. And I would also like to thank all those who took the time to send in a comment (s).

Sincerely, Bill Cleary

Obit Bush

BUSH
Samuel J. Jr.

On December 28, 2006. Age 95. Of Pennsauken. Formerly of Ocean City and South Camden. Loving and caring husband of 73 years to Julia V. (nee Legnaoli). Devoted father of Maryann Profero and the late Lou of Vineland, Ronald Bush and his wife Jean of Ocean City, Dennis Bush of Haddon Township, Debra Ann Dougherty and Kevin Koecher of Egg Harbor Township and the late Sonny Bush. Beloved grandfather of Maryann, Thomas, Ronald (Michelle), Nicole (Andrew), Mark and Christopher. Loving great-grandfather of Nicholas, Ashley, Andrew, Juliana, Ronald, Benjamin and Samantha. Dear Brother of Anna Chinappi and the late Albert of Cherry Hill, Gloria Byrne and the late Bill of Millville, Mary Lippincott and the late Jack of Bridgeton. Sam was born and raised in South Camden and moved to Pennsauken in 1951. He lived in Pennsauken for 50 years till 2001 and he and his wife were one of the founding parishioners of Saint Stephen’s R.C. Church in Pennsauken. Sam was Vice-President and Purchasing Agent for 43 years for William Boekel Company in Philadelphia. He was a food demonstrator for Caesar Pasta in Blackwood for 10 years and was known as “Caesar Sam.” Sam was a 15 year retreatant for the Men of Malvern Catholic Men’s Retreat Group in Malvern, PA attending on Labor Day weekend. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 9 am to 10:45 am at Saint Stephen’s R.C. Church: 6300 Browning Road, Pennsauken, NJ 08109-1549. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am in the church. Entombment Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill. There will be no viewing on New Year’s Night. Family requests that memorial donations be made in Samuel’s memory to Saint Stephen’s R.C. Church: at the above address. Please write in the memo of the check: Samuel J. Bush, Jr. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Samuel J. Bush, Jr.

Dream comes true for Rider Coach

Rider coach fueled by Notre Dame visit

TOM NOIE
Tribune Staff Writer

SOUTH BEND -- A phone call placed five years ago this week and subsequent visit to a university worshipped by the young coach and his Irish-Catholic family offered a whirlwind of work worth remembering.

Tommy Dempsey often dreamed of becoming a Division I basketball head coach, and what it might be like to play against Notre Dame. The reality of that ever happening seemed as distant as another dark stretch of highway Dempsey consistently traveled as a junior college coach. Those days, he'd be behind the wheel of a school van after another road game and quick stop for Big Macs and fries.

Today, the 32-year-old native of Scranton, Pa., is the third-youngest Division I head coach. Tonight, Dempsey brings Rider (7-4) into the Joyce Center to face No. 19 Notre Dame (10-1).

"This game has a lot of relevance to me," Dempsey said by phone this week from the Lawrenceville, N.J., campus of a school that educated one Richard "Digger" Phelps. "Things happen so quickly in this business. It's amazing how fast life can change."Dempsey was 24 when he became a head coach at Wyoming (Pa.) Seminary Preparatory School in 1999. In 2000, his passion for the profession led to Keystone (Pa.) Junior College. He took over a program that had finished 11-12 the previous year. The next two seasons, Dempsey directed Keystone to a combined record of 55-8. He was recognized with district and regional Coach of the Year honors in 2001 and 2002.read more

Westville Proposed Redevelopment

Fieldstine Developer Has Web Site On Westville Project

The designated Redeveloper for the Timber Park Area,  Fieldstine Associates, has developed a web site about the proposed project that can be accessed by clicking the below link,  You may also copy and paste this into your browser.:

http://www.coveatbigtimbercreek.com

Attention Brooklawn residents

The Biggest Loser Competition!!

You've seen the NBC hit show! Now it's your turn to make a lifestyle change.
The competition starts on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Win prizes, make new friends and become healthy!!!
If you are interested and would like registration information, please call Teri at 742-1930 or email BiggestLoser@verizon.net .

Please register by January 4, 2007

Job opening in Gloucester City

Symbol: M9007J

Title: PLUMBING INSPECTOR

Issue Date: 12/18/2006 Closing Date: 1/8/2007

Jurisdiction: GLOUCESTER CITY Salary: $1,500.00 Per Year

Num. of Positions: 1 Workweek: 10 Hours per week

Application Fee: $15.00

Open to Residents of:

1. Gloucester City 2. Camden County 3. Atlantic County, Burlington County and Gloucester County

Requirements:

LICENSE: Applicants must possess a current and valid Plumbing Inspector's License HHS issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Please attach a copy of your license to your application. Failure to do so will result in ineligibility.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Important Information: NJAC 4A:4-2.3(b) states that all requirements must be met as of the closing date.

Your application must be postmarked by 11:59 pm on the closing date listed above or must be hand delivered to the Department of Personnel no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date.

You must complete your application in detail. Your score may be based on a comparison of your background with the job requirements. Failure to complete your application properly may lower your score or cause you to fail.

If an employment list results from this announcement, it may be certified to fill full-time and part-time positions.

Read Description of Job and Specification:02704 read more

State of New Jersey , 1996-2004

Department of Personnel

P.O. Box 310

Trenton, NJ 08625

obit (McCarthy)

MCCARTHY, THOMAS JAMES
On December 24, 2006. Age 39 years, of Bellmawr, NJ. Formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ.
Beloved husband of Susan J. (nee Tuttle) McCarthy. Dear
father of Brian Stout, Erin McCarthy and the lateChristine McCarthy. Caring step grandfather of Ryleigh L. Russell. And brother of Timothy McCarthy, Margaret Hauser and Lisa McCarthy. Dearest son of Timothy J. and Barbara McCarthy.
Tom was a forklift operator for South Jersey Port Corp. in Camden, NJ. He enjoyed fishing and loved the beach at the shore.
His service in celebration of his life will be 11am Saturday at THE STEPHENSON-BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 33 West Maple Avenue, Mer-chantville, NJ where friends may call beginning at 9:30am for his viewing and family visitation. No evening viewing. Interment Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken, NJ. In lieu of any other expressions of sympathy, financial contributions made to his family would be greatly appreciated.

Obit (Pippett)

PIPPETT, MYRTLE
On December 26, 2006, surrounded by her loving family (nee Murray) of Gloucester City, NJ. Age 84 yrs.
Beloved wife, Queen Mom, grand mother and great grandmother she was originally form Northern Ireland but immigrated here with her beloved husband the late Samuel E. Pippett an American Soldier.
She is survived by and was cared for by her loving daughter Mary (Harlan) Blackiston, Sr. of Gloucester City, Madeline (William) Mellon, Sheelagh (Leonard) Valora, Samuel E. (Patricia) Pippett, Jr. and Kathleen Pippett. Mrs. Pippett was the loving grandmother of Kristeen (Ken) Piduch, Kimberly (Marco) Anthony, Harlan (Debbie) Blackiston, Jr., Michael (Holly) Blackiston, Samuel Pippett, III, Jody (Dave) Milano. She was the loving great grandmother of Marco Anthony, Jr., Michael Anthony, Brandon and Taylor Blackiston, and Ryan and Josh Blackiston. She is also survived by her brother Derrick Murray of Carrick Fergus, N. Ireland, and cousin Joan Murray of Hollywood, N. Ireland.
She was a beautiful, loving, caring Angel who was loved by all.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet Friday morning from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Powell St. in Gloucester City. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon with interment to follow at Woodbury Memorial Park, W. Deptford. There will be no evening viewing.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations in Mrs. Pippett's name be made to either the 1st Presbyterian Church of Gloucester City, Monmouth & Burlington St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030 or St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942

Audubon Fathers Assn.

AUDUBON FATHER'S ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

The Audubon Father’s Association is welcoming new members. The association is one of the oldest
social organizations in the Borough and supports youth and community activities throughout the
Borough. They also support a scholarship which is awarded to Audubon students. Meetings are held
the first Thursday of each month at 8:00 pm at the Audubon Senior Center, Oak and Oakland Avenue.
Feel free to stop in or contact President Dan Boyle at (856) 546-4624.

Not included in Verizon cable plans are Gloucester City, Brooklawn, Bellmawr and Mt. Ephraim

Verizon set to offer Cable TV Service

According to Verizon's web site (www.tvchoicenj.com) the following communities in Camden and Gloucester Counties will be the first to be included in Verizon's service area for cable television. Missing from the list are Gloucester City, Brooklawn, Bellmwawr, and Westville. Verizon says it will eventually offer its cable plan throughout the state but a time table is not given.

In Camden County

Audubon, Audubon Park, Barrington, Berlin, Berlin Township, Camden, Cherry Hill, Chesilhurst,

Collingswood, Haddon Heights, Haddon Township, Haddonfield, Lawnside, Oaklyn, Tavistock, Waterford,

Winslow, and Woodlynne.

Gloucester County

Clayton, East Greenwich, Glassboro, Monroe, National Park, Paulsboro, Pitman, West Deptford,

Woodbury, Woodbury Heights.

Deep

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

I would rather be a failure doing something I love than be a sucess doing something I hate." -
  --  George Burns

CHUCKLES

MAKE ME LAUGH! Two zebras pondering

Two zebras are talking and one asks the other, "Am I black with white stripes or white with black stripes?" The other replies, "Well I don't know. You should pray to God about that and ask him." So that night he did and God replied, "You are what you are." The next day he said to the other zebra, "I still don't understand what I am because God just said, You are what you are." The second zebra responds, "You must be white with black stripes or else God would have said, Yo is what yo is."

Email Alerts

BREAKING NEWS

If you are interested in receiving an email during the day/night when a breaking news story has occurred send me your email address so I can add you the list.

You will only receive the notice when something of great importance has happened in the immediate area.... This list is different from the normal subscribe's list in which you receive a summary of the posts make the previous day.

Send your name and email address to Billconcleary@verizon.net 

PS Likewise if you hear a rumor or know of a story contact me at the same email address.

Thank You, Bill

Obit (baby Scanlon)

SCANLON
Baby Patrick M. Jr.

Suddenly, On Christmas Day, December 25, 2006. This angel went home to heaven. Age 8 weeks. Of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted son of Patrick M. Scanlon, Sr. and Stephanie Egberts of Gloucester City. Loving brother of Michael E. Tuthill, Jr.. Beloved maternal grandson of Herbert and Laura Egberts (nee Shaffer) of Bellmawr. Beloved paternal grandson of Frank and Diana Timmins (nee Bopp) of Williamstown. Survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Baby Patrick’s visitation on Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Religious Service 11:30 am in the funeral home. Interment New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. There will be no evening visitation. Please no flowers at the request of the family. Family requests memorial donations to the Baby Patrick Scanlon Memorial Fund c/o Commerce Bank: 180 North Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Please write in the memo of the check Baby Patrick Scanlon. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Patrick M. Scanlon, Jr.

Breaking News/Young child dies on Christmas Day in Gloucester City

Two Month Old Baby Dies Suddenly

On Christmas Day In Gloucester City

By Bill Cleary

Acting Camden County Prosecutor Joshua M. Ottenberg and Gloucester City Police Chief William Crothers announced today that their offices are investigating the sudden death of a two-month old baby who died early Christmas morning.

A spokesman for the Prosecutors Office said a 911 call was received from a home in the neighborhood of Morris and Willow Streets at around 12:50 A.M. December 25. EMT's arrived within minutes and they found the father of the baby performing CPR on the infant. The child was rushed to Cooper University Trauma Center, Camden City. The baby was pronounced dead later that day.

The Prosecutors Office said an autopsy was performed. The initial report showed the baby had not suffered any trauma. The investigation is ongoing.

MEMORIES ALBUM

Every once in a while I add new photos to the Memories Albums, such as this one above, taken in 2003 at a dinner party at the home of Gary and Phylis Marcucci. This evening was Mexican Festival Night, the food was out of this world.

Occasionally the Marcucci's will have us over to sample  some different ethnic food. It could be Italian, Irish, Polish etc. This night all the food was Mexican. And to get in the mood we will all dress in some item that pertains to the particular theme. For example you will notice the guy in the middle wearing a Mexican hat with a flower popping out of it. For his name and the names of the others in the photo go the album.

Remember if you have any photos you would like ClearysNotebook to post send them to BillGCN@verizon.net. There is no charge. Make sure you identify who is who. And keep checking those albums you never know when your picture might show up!

Pre-flight check in rules at Phila. Airport

Essential Information for Travelers Flying Out of Philadelphia International

Philadelphia International Airport is on track to eclipse its record 31.5 million passengers in 2006. Travelers should become familiar with these pre-flight, check-in, security and parking procedures from the City's Director of Aviation to save themselves both time and aggravation.

Before Arriving at the Airport

• Check the status of your flight by contacting your airline, or calling 1-800-PHL-GATE, or logging onto the Airport's website and clicking on Flight Information.
• Make sure you have all necessary documents, including a government-issued photo ID such as a valid driver's license, passport, military ID, or a county, state or federal government agency employee ID. Photo ID is required for passengers 18 and older.
• Passengers should arrive at the Airport at least 2 hour prior to a domestic departure and 3 hours prior to an international departure.

Juvenile Delinquents destroy Lions Club Rest Stop

(photos and article by Bill Cleary)

The Gloucester City Lions Club Gazebo was demolished today, Tuesday, December 26 by workers from the City Highway Department. According to Dayl Baile, Lions Club President, the action was taken because vandals had continually destroyed the gazebo over the past several years.

The structure was erected, using pressure treated wood, in 1998 by volunteers from the Lions Club. The public also contributed funds for memorial bricks. The rest stop was for joggers and the public to have a spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness of the area. The idea for the project came about during the tenure of Lions Club president Charles Thomson who headed the club at the time. Baile said the club had asked the City to take the structure down. "It was in such bad shape we were afraid it would collapse and hurt someone," he said.

Baile said for months the members would replace the wood slats and within days the slats would be broken again. Recently he said the juvenile delinquents had climbed onto the roof of the shelter and dismantled parts of the shingles and wood. “They even stole the flags we had flying on the flag poles,” he said.

“We have plans to build a new one. This time it will be made out of steel,” Baile said. The Lions Club is looking for corporate sponsors to help them with the construction costs. If anyone is interested in contacting Mr. Baile they can send an email to BillGCN@verizon.net and ClearysNotebook will forward the message to him.

The first photo shows the plaque which gives credit to Lions Club President Charles Thomson for conceiving  the idea. And it also thanks the people who contributed funds. The second photo is a shot of where the structure stood prior to be demolished today by city highway workers.

Obit Schultz

SCHULTZ, THOMAS M.
Suddenly on December 23, 2006, of Gloucester City, NJ age 48 years. He is the beloved son of William and Rita (nee Hunt) Schultz. Thomas is the loving companion for 20 years of Barbara Sturts. Dear brother of William Schultz III (Janet), Donna Schultz, Kimberly Mecchello (Frank) and Lisa O'Sullivan (Daniel). He also loved spending time with his 8 nieces and 13 nephews.
Thomas served his Country proudly in the U.S. Navy where he attained the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class. He was also a member of the US Navy Foundation. Thomas was employed as a boiler operator at the Sunoco Oil Refinery in West Deptford. He loved to fish more than anything else and was also an avid bowler.
Relatives and friends are invited meet Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00pm and again Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30am at THE ETHERINGTON- CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Powell St in Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00AM at St. Mary's Church 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Interment to follow in New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.

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Obit Burke

BURKE, RAYMOND F.
On December 23, 2006 of Bellmawr. Age 56.
Beloved husband of Maryann (nee Gibel), Loving father of Kelly, David and Gregory. Brother of Gerald P. Burke and his wife Nonie. Uncle of Kevin, Kyle and Colin. Son of the late May (nee Schmidt) and Patrick. Also included in the family are Megan Monti and Thomas Smith, fiance's of Greg and Kelly.
Ray was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School in 1968. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviation Trainer. In 2004, Ray retired from the U.S. Postal Service after serving almost 30 years. Ray was always interested in sports. In high school Ray was member of the baseball team. In the Navy he was a member of the football team, the basketball team and the men's softball team. Ray enjoyed boxing and kept up with all its current events. His passion for sports led to a long "career" as a coach for his sons' baseball, basketball and soccer teams during their elementary years. Ray's sense of humor is famous - dry and spontaneous. You just never knew when it would appear. Ray is remembered by so many as a one-of-a-kind friend and a brother.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Thursday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Funeral service 10:00 am Thursday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Interment will be private.

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SCHULTZ, THOMAS M.
Suddenly on December 23, 2006, of Gloucester City, NJ age 48 years. He is the beloved son of William and Rita (nee Hunt) Schultz. Thomas is the loving companion for 20 years of Barbara Sturts. Dear brother of William Schultz III (Janet), Donna Schultz, Kimberly Mecchello (Frank) and Lisa O'Sullivan (Daniel). He also loved spending time with his 8 nieces and 13 nephews.
Thomas served his Country proudly in the U.S. Navy where he attained the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class. He was also a member of the US Navy Foundation. Thomas was employed as a boiler operator at the Sunoco Oil Refinery in West Deptford. He loved to fish more than anything else and was also an avid bowler.
Relatives and friends are invited meet Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00pm and again Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30am at THE ETHERINGTON- CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Powell St in Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00AM at St. Mary's Church 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Interment to follow in New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.

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Man commits suicide

Man Jumped to his death from the Walt Whitman Bridge

GLOUCESTER CITY

A 48-year-old man jumped to his death from the Walt Whitman Bridge, Gloucester City on Saturday, December 24.

Michael Romano, a Gloucester Township resident, drove onto the bridge headed into Philadelphia around 7 a.m., said Danelle Hunter, spokeswoman for the Delaware River Port Authority.

The man stopped his vehicle and jumped from the bridge, she said. His body was recovered by the DRPA Marine Unit and the Coast Guard, Hunter said

GHS Hoops week of 12/15

Photos of GHS games for the week of December 15 (boys and girls) are posted in the album to your left

Photos by Bruce Darrow

Merry Christmas

Thank You For Your Support Bill and Connie Cleary

RE Transactions

Camden County real estate transactions

These transactions were recorded through Sept. 20.

Bellmawr

66 S Bell Rd Joseph Ewing to Aimee Dalley, $219,000.

407 Creek Rd Scott Levine to Denis Portuphy, $167,500.

821 Devenney Dr Elizabeth Gentile estate to Joseph and Nina Di Tomo, $195,000.

117 Dobbs Ave Connie A Pirri to James P Lockman, $150,000.

117 Park Dr Julia Jones to Enver and Aynur Ozbas, $195,000.

Gloucester City

234 Bergen St Harold J Vickery to Rebecca Gabbard, $89,900.

842 E Brown St John Friars to Elissa Baksay, $120,000.

518 Essex St Michael J Patterson to Xue Yu Zhang, $145,000.

18 S Harley Ave Jeffrey M Poulin to John Fleming, $144,000.

103 Hudson St Daniel Obrien Jr to Jennifer A Plews, $145,000.

830 Market St Barbara Kuhn to Patrick Johnson, $95,000.

106 Middlesex St Charles W Wigginton to Eric T Blair and Melissa J Passarelli, $135,000.

Mount Ephraim

109 5th Ave Mark Piontowski to Robert W and Jeffrey W Lebb, $196,000.

118 E Buckingham Ave John Digiuseppe to Lisa A Biro, $199,900.

26 Cleveland Ave Hugo Pena to Michael A Schiavo and Lauren P Klinger, $178,000.

213 James St Nicholas J Alibrando to Jaclyn Clark, $189,200.

115 S Oak Ave Mary Colfer to Michael Little, $100,000.

When East meets West

WHEN EAST MEETS WEST
commentary by Hank Miller, a former resident of Gloucester City who lives in Japan

Gifts For The 'Gaijin' Who Has Everything An Then Some.

Christmas will be upon us in here in Japan in a day, so it's time to
find that perfect gift at the cheepest prices for the gaijin"who has
everything.
Here are a few suggestions:

Kick back and teach English from home over your telephone. For years,
we consumers have wondered what the question is that telephone
answering machines supposedly answer themselves, answering machine
companies have finally brought us the far more practical telephone
questioning machine.
With the new questioning machine,when someone calls the recording asks
the caller,"What is your name?" and "Why are you calling?"
This new questioning machine will be popular with your Japanese friends
or students who are keen to practice their English. Your question
machine can be programmed to follow the latest English textbooks
chapter by chapter,starting with "How old are you?" and "What is your
hobby?"Change the recording every day and change your home phone number
to a toll number to collect charges.

Prepared immigration forms.
Every gaijin can use a pocket of these,sold according to three-year,
five year or 10-year plans,and for lifers with permanent reasident
visas.
All the application forms you'll need for your sponsorship,visa
renewal, permanent residence,etc., are now available in one pocket.
Each pocket includes an extra supply of apology forms, such as the one
promising you will never again overstay your visa by a couple of hours.

Sky walker Airplanes.
Tired of not having enough time or space to walk Fido in the big city?

Don't forget about that empty space above your head.
Try dangling Fido from our super-powered,remote control Skywalker
airplanes.
There are no hydrants in the air,but don't worry about that--there are
plenty ot tall buildings. Warning"Cats and other animals should be
flown only over rice fields!
No more need to study Japanese!For years Japan has sold TVs that are
programmed to change Japanese into English from a remote control.
Now the Japanese have taken this concept a step further"You can point
that same remote control at a Japanese person and have their voice come
out in English.
Fish beheader ! This small battery-powered knife is perfect for the
gaijin who loves fish but is not comfortable eating it the Japanese
way--with the head still on.
No more embarrassing sawing with the edge of a chopstick!
The fish beheader is designed to fit into your breast pocket and looks
just like a pen!
It will quickly and easily sever a  fish head before your Japanese
friends even have a chance to say Ehhhhhhhhhh?"
It also comes with 10 small bags for convenient head disposal.Oh wait.I
see this item is sold out!
Well,the next best thing is the fish head bonnets.
just cover up head and eat!
Aizuchi Translator.
You've probably heard that the Japanese have invented a device that can
analyze a dog's barks or a cat's meows and categorize them into
emotions.
Now,you can get a device that measures "aizuchi," those sometimes
confusing signals Japanese people use when communicating, such as
sucking in air through the teeth or the long,drawn-out soooooooooo Desu
ne,"This type of aizuchi usually results when a gaijin asks an "odd
question such as,"Can
this package be sent overseas at book rate?"
The postal worker will immediately start sucking through his or her
teeth.
Exactly how much doubt is contained in this expression?

The Aizuchi Translator measures the sound level and force of the
sucking of air in each instance and translates the likelihood of the
task at hand succeeding.

The Aizuchi Translator analyzes the responces and puts them into three
categories"1.Probably OK; 2.No way; and 3.Maybe,keep pushing.
for the gaijin who has everything,including all the above, get them the
one thing they definitely don't have but need despertly: A one-Way
ticket, in my case back to Gloucester City,New Jersey!

Warm Regards and A Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. From
Kitakyushu City, Japan, Hank,Keiko  The Miller Family !

Happy Birthday Joe

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Joe Miller , of Gloucester City,

who celebrates the big day December 31st.

He received the following message from his brother

Harry and family who lives in Japan.

Happy Birthday To You Along With A Happy New Year.

May You Always Remain In The Best Of Health And

Continue Your Happy Way

Of Life. Your Always On Our Minds Joe.

With Lots of Love From Your Family In Japan, Harry,

Keiko, Lucas, Max, & Rachel Miller 

December Breakfast Club/December 23, 2006

Gloucester City Breakfast Club met today Saturday, (photo album is posted in the left col) from left, Butch, Ron, Lannie, Harry Blymer, Chip Miller, Chalie Pitzo, Reds, Harry Walker, Frank DeFelice, Jack and Mike Bowe, John Rowand, Ron Villanova, Geo Cleary, Joe DiGiacomo, Jack Persichetti, Bill Gross, Joe Boulden, Jim Blymer, Gary Marcucci, Gary Gross, Mike Greene...

Thought for the day (submitted by Jes)

Daddy's Poem
 

(author unknown)
 

Her hair was up in a pony tail, her favorite dress tied with a bow.
  Today was Daddy's Day at school, and she couldn't wait to go.

  But her mommy tried to tell her, that she probably should stay home.
  Why the kids might not understand, if she went to school alone.
 
  But she was not afraid; she knew just what to say.
  What to tell her classmates of why he wasn't there today.
 
  But still her mother worried, for her to face this day alone.
  And that was why once again, she tried to keep her daughter home.
 
  But the little girl went to school eager to tell them all.
  About a dad she never sees a dad who never calls. 
There were daddies along the wall in back, for everyone to meet.
  Children squirming impatiently, anxious in their seats
 
  One by one the teacher called a student from the class.
  To introduce their daddy, as seconds slowly passed.
 
  At last the teacher called her name, every child turned to stare.
  Each of them was searching, a man who wasn't there.
 
  "Where's her daddy at?"  She heard a boy call out.
  "She probably doesn't have one," another student dared to shout.
 
  And from somewhere near the back, she heard a daddy say,
  "Looks like another deadbeat dad, too busy to waste his day."
 
  The words did not offend her, as she smiled up at her Mom.
  And looked back at her teacher, who told her to go on.
  And with hands behind her back, slowly she began to speak.
  And out from the mouth of a child, came words incredibly unique.
 
  "My Daddy couldn't be here, because he lives so far away.
  But I know he wishes he could be, since this is such a special day.
 
  And though you cannot meet him, I wanted you to know.
  All about my daddy, and how much he loves me so.
 
  He loved to tell me stories he taught me to ride my bike.
  He surprised me with pink roses, and taught me to fly a kite.
 
  We used to share fudge sundaes, and ice cream in a cone.
  And though you cannot see him.  I'm not standing here alone.
 
  "Cause my daddy's always with me, even though we are apart
  I know because he told me, he’ll forever be in my heart"
  With that, her little hand reached up, and lay across her chest.
  Feeling her own heartbeat, beneath her favorite dress.
 
  And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads,
  her mother stood in tears.  Proudly watching her daughter,
  who was wise beyond her years.

  For she stood up for the love of a man not in her life.

Doing what was best for her, doing what was right.
 
  And when she dropped her hand back down,
  staring straight into the crowd.  She finished with a voice so soft,
  but its message clear and loud.
 
  "I love my daddy very much, he’s my shining star.
  And if he could, he'd be here, but heaven's just too far.
 
  You see he is a Marine and died just this past year
  when a roadside bomb hit his convoy and taught Americans to fear.
  But sometimes when I close my eyes, it’s like he never went away."
  And then she closed her eyes, and saw him there that day.
 
  And to her mother’s amazement, she witnessed with surprise.
  A room full of daddies and children, all starting to close their eyes.
 
  Who knows what they saw before them, who knows what they felt inside.
  Perhaps for merely a second, they saw him at her side.
 
  "I know you're with me Daddy," to the silence she called out.
  And what happened next made believers, of those once filled with doubt.
 
  Not one in that room could explain it, for each of their eyes had been closed.
  But there on the desk beside her, was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.
 
  And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, by the love of her shining star.
  And given the gift of believing, that heaven is never too far. 

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them,
  a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.

Take the time...to live and love.   Until eternity. God bless!

RE Transactions

Camden County Real Estate Transactions

These transactions were recorded through Sept. 11.

Audubon

191 Carlisle Rd Thomas J Ferrigno to Anthony and Michelle Boyle, $205,000.

36 S Davis Ave Justin C Schrieber to Donna M Tomasco, $192,000.

52 Lafayette Rd Denise Herker to Eric R Hanson, $269,000.

150 S Logan Ave Jennifer M Tscherniawsky to James J Quinlan Jr, $191,000.

3 S Logan Ave Paul Leech to Michael and Amy Paziora, $222,000.

45 Princeton Rd James W Strater to Carolyn A Bryan, $248,000.

35 Village Ct unit 1 Helene M Glowienka to Sandra I Adamson, $175,000.

Collingswood

14 Ardmore Ter Joseph A Murray III to Michael J and Gwendolyn D Evans, $265,000.

13 Conard Ave Daniel A Shockley to Jennifer P Monaghan, $221,500.

202 E Coulter Ave Robert W Libby Jr to Kevin Kelly, $200,000.

321 Sloan Ave Stacy Fitzpatrick to James B Fitzpatrick, $175,000.

PROGRESS IN GLOUCESTER CITY

.....Demolition of the GAF and Vanquard Buildings Is Finished