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The Ray Ford Old Timers Night
By Bill Cleary
The annual event was held Friday night, October 20 at the Gloucester Heights Fire Hall. 
Over 100 men were in attendance.
You can see the entire photo album located in the left hand column at the top.
Rider Sports
The Rider University women’s soccer game with Iona, scheduled for
Friday, October 20, was postponed due to rain, and will now be played on
Tuesday, October 24, at 3pm.
Rider hosts Fairfield on Sunday at 1pm in a Metro Atlantic Athletic
Conference game. Even though that is no longer the final home game, the
graduating seniors will still be honored on Sunday in a pre-game ceremony
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Saturday
Halloween Hodgepodge Craft for all ages. 11 a.m. Evesham Library, 984 Tuckerton Road, Marlton. (856) 983-1444.
Pumpkin Painting Party. 10 a.m. to ? Commerce Bank, 236 Sicklerville Road, Williamstown. (856) 751-9000.
Allhallows Eve Costume Ball. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Brandywine River Museum Courtyard, US Route 1, Chadds Ford, Pa. $70 members; $85 non-members; $100 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Brandywine Conservancy. (610) 388-8315.
Franklin Square Pumpkin Patch. Noon to 4 p.m. or while supplies last. Franklin Square, Sixth and Race streets, Phila. Free. Rain date is Sunday.
Sunday
Halloween Parade. 3 p.m. in Cape May. Register at 1:30 p.m. followed by a Halloween Party at 4 p.m. at the Physick Estate (parade end) 1048 Washington St., Cape May.
Pumpkin carving pro, Tomas Gonzales, displays his artistic talent. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Somerset Village at Crystal Lakes, 204 LaCosta Drive, Egg Harbor.
Ghost Hunting Experience. 7 to 11 p.m. Old Stone House Village, Egg Harbor Road, Washington Township. $6 adults $4 kids under age 12. (877) 478-3168.
Tuesday
Ghost hunters on the historic ship, Olympia. They will talk about searching for paranormal activity. 7 to 9 p.m. aboard the Olympia, Penn's Landing.
Scary Tales. 10 a.m. Borders Books & music, 515 Route 73 S., Marlton. (856) 985-5080.,
Ghostly Jinglers craft program for 6-12-year-olds. 3:45 p.m. Maple Shade Library, 200 Stiles Ave., Maple Shade. (856) 779-9767.
Tricky Tales for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and at Toddlertime for 2- to 3-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Haddonfield Library, Haddon Avenue and Tanner Street, Haddonfield.
Wednesday
Halloween stories and crafts for 5- to 7-year-olds. 4 p.m. Burlington County Library, 5 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton. (609) 267-9660, ext. 3035.
Audio/video presentations about ghosts and haunted places by members of the South Jersey Ghost Research. 7 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., Phila. (215) 686-5415.
Thursday
Goblin Cup program for 4- to 8-year-olds and their caregivers. 3:45 p.m. Maple Shade Library, 200 Stiles Ave., Maple Shade. (856) 779-9767.
Halloween Party with the American Girl Doll for age 7 and up. 3:30 p.m. Marie Fleche Memorial Library, 49 S. White Horse Pike, Berlin. To register, (856) 767-2448.
Halloween Parade. 7:15 p.m. on Asbury Avenue from 6th to 11th streets in Ocean City. A First Fright celebration will follow on the days of the parade. (609) 525-9300.
Scary Tales. 10 a.m. Borders Books & Music, 4010 Dearborn Circle, Mount Laurel. (856) 866-9090.
Pumpkin Carve Festivities. 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday to Oct. 28. Chadds Ford Historical Society, Creek Road, 1/4 mile north of US Route 1, Chadds Ford, Pa. (610) 388-7376.
Pumpkin and Scarecrow Contest. Thursday to Oct. 28. Cumberland Mall, off Route 55, Vineland.
Oct. 27
Wicked Good Time. Costumes encouraged. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave., Philadelphia. $30 members; $35 non-members. (215) 632-5330.
Halloween Fun. Spooky Magic shows, 7 and 8 p.m. in Macy's Court; Halloween festivities, 5 to 8 p.m. Boscov's Court. Echelon Mall, Burnt Mill and Somerdale Roads, Voorhees.
Halloween Parade & Fun Fair. 5 p.m. registration at Main Street, 3306 Pacific Ave., Wildwood. 6:15 p.m. parade. Fun fair at Wildwoods Convention Center, 7 p.m. Free. (609) 729-1934.
Oct. 27-28
Haunted House: The Haunted Ship. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Merchantville Elementary School, 130 S. Centre St., Merchantville. $3.
Cobwebs & Cobblestones Tours. 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights through Oct. 28. Tour departs from the Free Quaker Meeting House, Fifth and Arch streets, Phila. $25 adults; $23 senior citizens, students and military; $20 age 12 and under. (215) 629-4026.
Hayride taking you to the end of the cabin colony for a walk down a long creepy trail through the haunted woos. 7 to 10 p.m. Parvin State Park, Almond Road, Pittsgrove. (856) 358-5370.
Oct. 27-29
Nightmares X-treme Scream Park featuring Prison Break Live. Wachovia Spectrum, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, Phila.
Oct. 27-31
Haunted Gazela tours. Special matinee of haunted tours on Saturday, Oct. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Tall Ship Gazela, Penn's Landing. $6 adults; $3 children. Proceeds will benefit the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild. (215) 238-0280.
Oct. 28
6th Annual Costume Pet Parade. 1 p.m. Historic Smithville, Village Greene, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Smithville. Donations benefit the Atlantic County Humane Society and save Haven Cat Rescue. Pre-register by Oct. 27. (609) 748-7110.
Trick or Treat, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cumberland Mall for ages 12 and under. Off Route 55, Vineland.
Annual Campsite & Cabin decorating contest. Judging begins at 7 p.m. Parvin State Park, Almond Road, Pittsgrove. (856) 358-5370.
Boo at the Zoo. Trick or Treat at the Zoo, 24th Street and Girard Avenue, Phila, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, Free with regular admission. (215) 243-5205.
Spooky Magic Shows, 1 and 2 p.m. in Macy's Court; Meet and Greet Halloween Friends in Macy's Court, 1:30 to 2 p.m.; Halloween festivities in Boscov's Court, noon to 3 p.m. Moorestown Mall, Route 38 and Lenola Road, Moorestown.
Franklin Square Trick-or-Treat trail. Noon to 4 p.m. or while supplies last. Franklin Square, Sixth and Race streets, Phila. Rain date is Oct. 29.
Theater: The Woman in Black. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Oct. 29. Cape May Stage, Cape May. $25 adults; $18 senior citizens; $8 students. (800) 275-4278.
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tours offered most nights until Oct. 31. Tour begins at the Washington Street Mall at Ocean Avenue, Cape May. $10 adults; $5 ages 3-12. (800) 275-4278.
Halloween Bash. 1 to 3 p.m. Insectarium, 8046 Frankford Ave., Phila. Come in costume and get $1 off admission. (215) 335-9500.
Rittenhouse Square Halloween Festival. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, rain or shine. 10:30 a.m. costume contest for babies up to 1 year; 11 a.m. for toddlers, ages 1-3; 11:30 a.m. for 3- to 8-year-olds; noon contest for families and groups; 12:30 p.m. costume contest for pets. Rittenhouse Square, Phila. www.rittenhouserow.org.
Historic Haunts Combination Tour. Oct. 28 in Cape May. $20 adults; $10 ages 3-12. (800) 275-4278.
Halloween Show & Costume Contest. 7;30 to 11:30 p.m. During the 8 p.m. musical set there will be an adult costume contest. Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mill Road, Route 532, Waretown. $5 adults; 41 children under age 12. (609) 971-1593.
Troop Support 08059 Adult Halloween Costume Fundraiser for the Troops. 8 p.m. to midnight. Mepri Hall, Kings Highway, Mount Ephraim. $25. (609) 217-6177.
Dress up for fun-billed day at the Independence Seaport Museum, Penn's Landing, Phila. (215) 925-5439.
Halloween Sail. 1:30 to 4 p.m. aboard the AJ Meerwald, from Bivalve. Wear costumes. (856) 785-2060, ext. 100.
Halloween Social. 8 p.m. to midnight. St. Luke's Church, 55 Warwick Road, Stratford. $15 or $25 per couple. (856) 783-2304.
Oct. 28 and 29
Goblins in the Garden Event. Train ride on the Spooky Express, Haunted Maze, etc. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camden Children's Garden, Camden Waterfront. (856) 365-8733.
Halloweekend Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia, Penn's Landing, Phila. Two-hour late-night dance party. Come in costume. Must be 21+. www.spiritofphiladelphia.com.
Spooky Sleepover aboard the Battleship New Jersey, Camden. $49.50 per person; must be age 7 or older. (856) 966-1652, ext. 203.
Oct. 29
Harvest Festival. Noon to 4 p.m. Croft Farm, 100 Borton's Mill Road, Cherry Hill. Rain or shine. Free. (856) 488-7868.
Oct. 31
Monster Bash Halloween Bash. 9 p.m. to midnight. Independence Seaport Museum, Penn's Landing, Phila. $20. (215) 413-8630.
Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House. 5 to 8 p.m. Elks Lodge, First and New Jersey Avenue, N. Wildwood. (609) 729-2170.
Published: October 20. 2006 3:10AM
Spring Lake Offers Solitude, History
There are no traffic lights, no parking meters, and no need to wear watches.
Time stands still in Spring Lake, a New Jersey shore town 65 miles from New York to the north, 65 miles from Philadelphia to the west, and light years from the frenetic pace of the 21st century urban landscape.
Even during the off-season, Spring Lake is an idyllic place to escape.
The Ashling Cottage Inn |
MAKE ME LAUGH
What do have when a lawyer is buried up to his neck in sand?
Not enough sand.
BROOKLAWN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dr. John Kellmayer Superintendent
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Brooklawn School Security Earns an A+
With the recent wave of school-based violence in the United States, there has been much discussion about the safety and security of America’s school children. The Brooklawn Public School District is highly secure and the safety and well being of the children is the foremost concern of the Board of Education, administration, faculty, and staff.
All access into the building is controlled through a series of electronic locks. Cameras that record continuously are positioned at many locations throughout the building. All visitors must be admitted through the main office and are required to wear identification that identifies them as visitors as they move throughout the buildings. Faculty and staff have been trained in emergency preparedness and security measures. Training is provided for situations such as school-wide lockdowns procedures and evacuations.
School personnel have a close working relationship with the Brooklawn Police, whose headquarters is attached to the school building.
Should there be questions or suggestions about matters related to security, emergency preparedness, or the safety and well being of the children, please do not hesitate to contact the administration of the Brooklawn Public School District.
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Ashley Boulden with a student |
Gloucester City High School Graduate
Ashley Boulden’s passion for teaching, hockey and softball go hand in hand.
She credits her biological family, Rider University's field hockey and softball families and the teacher education department in the School of Education for instilling a positive attitude that is deeply rooted in her personal and professional development. “I am surrounded by positive people who help make what I do so incredible,” said Boulden of Brooklawn , a senior elementary education/psychology major and special education minor and a co-captain of Rider’s field hockey team. “I would not have it any other way.”
Coming off a winning season last spring in the MAAC (softball) and the fall Northeast Conference (field hockey), Boulden, named one of five senior co-captains, looks forward to this fall’s hockey season and spring softball season.
“We make practice and games fun because we all work so hard,” said Boulden, who has played second base in softball and midfielder, wing and now back positions in field hockey. “When you work hard together, great things happen. I am so lucky to be a part of both the field hockey and softball teams. I feel the same way about teaching. Before and after practice, I am right back in the teaching mode at Stony Brook Elementary School. “I’m striving to be the best teacher I can be to help shape the minds of our future.”
Boulden’s parents, Harry and Ellen, and her sister, Maddy '05, who excelled in field hockey and softball at Rider, have been the “backbone” of her success. Her father, who passed away in a plane crash during her sophomore year, continues to fuel her desire to excel. “My true inner drive comes from knowing that my dad is always watching me and supporting me from above,” said Boulden. “He lived his life to the fullest and in my own way I am still striving to do the same.”
Boulden greatly appreciates the intense academic training she has received at Rider, one which has allowed her to start her teaching in the field during her sophomore year. “I think that Rider’s support system for educators is really one of a kind,” she said. “They respect us, believe in us and most importantly support our growth as professional educators. From what I have experienced, I know that Rider works toward making all students knowledgeable, committed and professional. That’s one of the reasons I came here to study elementary education.
“Children’s minds are so inquisitive that I’m constantly on my toes,” said Boulden. “There is something special about being in a classroom and watching a child’s eyes light up when they finally understand a new concept that they’ve learned during the day.”
At Rider, Boulden has been named to the dean’s list each semester since freshman year, a member of the All Academic Team in both field hockey and softball every season and a member of Kappa Delta Pi, a national honor society for education majors. She is also an active member of the Rider Council for Exceptional Children.
Upon graduation this May, Boulden plans to travel to Hawaii to teach students with special needs. Her ultimate goal is to become an inspiring teacher, a motivational coach for both field hockey and softball, and a loving and supportive wife and mother.
“My guiding philosophy is to live life to the fullest,” said Boulden. “If I am going to do something then I’m going to do it with passion and enjoy every moment of it.”
(reprinted from Newswire)
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Tuesday, November 7, 2006, before the open of the market, Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE: BZH) (www.beazer.com) will release results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2006. The Company will hold a conference call on the same day at 11:00 AM ET to discuss the results and take questions. You may listen to the conference call and view the Company’s slide presentation over the internet by going to the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website at www.beazer.com. To access the conference call by telephone, listeners should dial 800-369-1904 (for international callers, dial 773-756-4625). To be admitted to the call, verbally supply the passcode "BZH". A replay of the call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the live call. To directly access the replay, available through November 14, 2006, dial 866-480-3542 (for international callers, dial 203-369-1546). The replay will also be available at www.beazer.com.
Locally Beazer is building 64 homes in Gloucester City, called Meadowbrook Run. And plans to build
Meadowbrook II on the former GAF property at Charles and Water Streets.
By Bill Cleary
A letter from the Gloucester City School District has been sent home to parents warning them to take extra precautions after classmates were infected by a staph bacteria outbreak that has swept the country.
A rumor circulated in mid-summer that a Gloucester City Public School custodian along with a teachers' aide had the disease but those incidents could not be confirmed at the time. Nor did the City School District make any announcements to that effect.
Recently it was reported in the Philadelphia Inquirer that eight football players at Haddonfield Memorial High School were the latest area students diagnosed with the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The infection, known as MRSA, has been on the rise among athletes nationwide.
Elsewhere in Camden County, there have been six confirmed cases of the infection at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, according to Eastern school officials. They include three athletes and three students not involved in sports.
Staph bacteria, including MRSA, can cause skin infections that can look like a pimple or boil and can be red, swollen and painful, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Typically, the infection is spread through close skin-to-skin contact, openings in the skin such as cuts or abrasions, and contaminated items and surfaces. It generally is treated with antibiotics.
Haddonfield Memorial High principal Priscilla T. Vimislik told the Inquirer that stadium lockers were being cleaned daily with a disinfectant. Football players have been asked to wash their uniforms daily, and wipe equipment with bleach and water.
The Inquirer reported at Eastern Regional, the artificial turf has been sanitized, and the school's weight room is being disinfected twice daily. Students must bring their own towels and are encouraged to shower after exercising.
Gloucester High JV 6, Glassboro 34
Gloucester High Junior Varsity faced Glassboro 
on Monday, October 16. The Lions only managed one touchdown, scored by # 5 Brett Darrow. The final Lions 6, Glassboro 34
Photos by Bruce Darrow
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