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Men’s College Basketball: Rider to Host Alumni Game

LAWRENCEVILLE—Some of the greatest basketball players and coaches in the history of the Rider University program will return to Alumni Gymnasium on Saturday, November 17. “This is going to be an exciting day for the entire Rider basketball family,” said Rider head coach Tommy Dempsey.

The alumni game will be played at 11:00 am, prior to Rider’s 3:00 pm home opener against the University of Delaware.

Two former head coaches with a combined 16 years and 258 victories on the Rider bench will be the honorary coaches for the alumni game, Kevin Bannon and Don Harnum. “Having Kevin and Don back on the benches certainly will add to the fun,” said Dempsey, the former interim coach who begins his second season as the Bronc head coach with a 16-15 record.

Bannon took Rider to two NCAA tournaments and five conference title games, winning three regular season crowns on his way to 131 victories.

Harnum, now the Rider Director of Athletics, won 127 games on his way to two MAAC regular season titles and an appearance in the NIT. The MAAC Coach of the Year led Rider to the MAAC Title Game in his final season.

“We have a long-standing, strong tradition in men’s basketball,” said Harnum, “and it will be great to get players form all different eras back at the same time. These are people who are part of our history and we’re trying to make this a true Rider basketball family.”

Rider’s all-time leading scorer, Hall of Famer Darrick Suber, is expected to be one of the many players returning. “This is a proud program and it is important to link current players to our basketball family alumni,” Dempsey said.

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Firefighter Down:Illinois Firefighter Dies After Responding

source : cms.firehouse.com

Illinois firefighter POC Lt. Scott Mumm died Monday after responding to a fire call earlier that day.

Mumm was 34 years old, and a 13 year veteran of the Mendota Fire Department.

Mumm returned home around 8:15 p.m. from a fire call where his assignment was assisting with filling water tenders. He had gone to bed with intentions of reporting for work at his full-time job at midnight.

When his wife tried to wake him, he did not respond. ALS efforts by members of the Mendota Fire Department and Mendota Community Hospital were unsuccessful.

He died shortly after arrival at Mendota Community Hospital at 10:45 p.m.

Mumm is survived by his wife Melissa, two daughters, Morgan 12 and Abby 6; one son, Brett, 7; his parents Alan and Patty and brothers Greg and Nick.

Memorials may be directed to Scott's family and may be sent to Mendota Fire Department, 610 Main Street, Mendota, IL  61342.

Visitation is planned for Thursday, Nov. 1 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota, Ill. His funeral will be held the following day at First United Methodist Church in Mendota, Ill.

Lora May Flaherty, of Washington Twp., formerly of Gloucester City….wife of the late Fritz Flaherty

On October 30, 2007. Age 81. Of Washington Township. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 38 years to the late Francis Flaherty, Proud U.S. Army World War II Veteran who passed away in 1987. Devoted and cared for by her children: Carolyn A. Saxenmeyer (Charles) of Sewell, Dennis J. Flaherty (Mary Jane) of Hamilton and the late Paul J. Flaherty, Dedicated U.S. Army Veteran who was Killed in Action in 1969 during Vietnam. Cherished grandmother of Paul J. Saxenmeyer (Samantha) of Holly Springs, North Carolina, Steven (Kristine) Saxenmeyer of Deptford, Lauren Flaherty of Hamilton and Ryan Flaherty of Hamilton. Beloved great-grandmother of William, Charles and Evan Saxenmeyer.

At Lora May's request, the viewing, service, and burial at New Saint Mary's Cemetery are private. The family requests no flowers. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association: Delaware Valley Chapter: 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Please write in memo: Lora May Flaherty. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Lora May Flaherty.

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2007

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Military News: Serving with Honor

SGT. STEVEN MATTHEW CROUSE USMC was recently presented with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious service. The commendation explains that "while serving as an adjutant clerk and Marine Corps Embassy Security Command School Operations External Liaison Noncommissioned Officer, Quantico, Va. from December 2003 to July 2007, Corporal (now Sergeant) Crouse performed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner.

CROUSE

"His commitment to the mission of training Marine Security Guards in the protection of our National Security assets overseas has left a lasting impression for years to come.

"His untiring efforts were instrumental in creating a superbly organized and efficient school, training and preparing over 1,500 students for their diplomatic mission of providing internal armed security of classified material, U.S. citizens and government property.

"By his noteworthy accomplishments, perseverance and devotion to duty, Sgt. Crouse reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval Service."

Sgt. Crouse is the son of Joan Wilson Crouse of Carney's Point and the late Tom Winters Crouse. A 1993 graduate of Penns Grove/Carney's Point High School, Steven is a graduate of Salem County Community College where he was president of his class for two years. He also served as the youngest member of the Carney's Point Planning Board.

The youngest of five children, Steven traveled abroad in Israel and Italy while in high school. He is married to Brenda (Saunders) of New York and has a daughter, Mary Caitlyn. Presently stationed in Quantico, he will serve until January 2008.

 

FIRST LT. DAVID J. DRISCOLL USMC received his Naval Aviator Wings in a recent ceremony held at Whiting Field in Milton, Fla. Lt. Driscoll is the son of David Driscoll and Sherry Hanstein of Washington Township and grandson of Sophia Driscoll and the late J.J. Driscoll of West Deptford. Lt. Driscoll is a graduate of Washington Township High School, Class of 2000 and The College of New Jersey, Class of 2004. He will be reporting to VMMT-204 at MCAS New River in Jacksonville, N.C. for training in the MV-22 Osprey.

AIRMAN THOMAS JOSEPH DOAN (Photo right)graduated recently from Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. A graduate of Pitman High School, he is presently serving and training on the KC-10 aircraft at Shepherd Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Tex. He is the son of Maria Doan of Pitman and Thomas Doan of West Deptford.

AIR FORCE STAFF SGT. JESSICA J. PARK has arrived for duty at Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, Fla. Park is an information management journeyman assigned to the 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 4. Daughter of Joan and stepdaughter of John Civalier of Deptford, the airman is a 2002 graduate of Deptford Township High School.

Billy Harner to Release a New CD/on radio today

South Jersey entertainer Billy "The Human Perkulator" Harner -- whose songs "Sally Sayin' Something," "Homicide Dresser" and "She's Almost You" were hits in the 1960s -- will be interviewed by Mitch Albom, author of "Tuesdays With Morrie," on Albom's radio show between 5 and 7 p.m. today.

The show will air on WJR (AM 760), based in Detroit. You can listen to the show by visiting www.wjr.com.

During the interview, Harner will discuss his new CD, "Billy Harner: Then, Now and Forever," which will be released on Collingswood-based Shoutback Records on Nov. 21. The album will include new versions of his previous hits, as well as new songs including "Break It To My Heart" and "Change of Faith."

For more information about the CD, visit www.billyharner.com.
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Engaged: Dougherty & Senor

COLLEEN DOUGHERTY & RICHARD SENOR

Bernie and Connie Dougherty of Berlin, NJ, Nancy Freeman and James Senor of Franklinville, NJ, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Colleen Dougherty and Richard Senor.

Rich romantically proposed to Colleen at the Eiffel Tower during a recent vacation in France.

Colleen and Rich are recent graduates of Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, each graduating with honors and with two Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics and Education.

They have accepted Mathematics teaching positions at Hammonton and Woodstown High Schools, respectively. A May 2010 wedding in Philadelphia is planned.

West Deptford students win fire poster contest

 

 

WEST DEPTFORD TWP.--Congratulations to these recent Red Bank Elementary School Fire Poster winners: Tiffany Pike, Deanna Corsetti, Justin Hutchinson, Kaitlin Deal, Claire Havron, Sasha Sharpen, Marie Gordon, Danielle Madieraca, Bailey Malsbury, Selena Flannigan, Angelina Porter, Alexia Benson, Tameah Young, Hannah Kustera, Keirsten Pickering, Ciara Girouard, Alexandra Hoffman, Joshua Legg, Matt Gordon, Katie Hesser, Kayla Wilson, Craig Abbott and Willie Adams.

THE TWO FACES OF GLOUCESTER’S FINEST

Note from Bill: The following article was printed October 29^th, 2007 in the Gloucester Daily Times, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

  When I first read it I thought the author was talking about the Career Fire Fighters in Gloucester City New Jersey. It is uncanny how the two fire departments are so much alike even though they are 350 miles away; besides sharing the same name of the community they also share the same union problems.   And it appears the City Council in both communities have a lot in common.   Read on and afterwards drop me a line, I like to know what you think.

 

Gloucester Daily Times, October 29^th, 2007   Source http://www.gloucestertimes.com

 

How many firemen do you know? I know a few, and they are the greatest. These guys are super-friendly. They take their work seriously, and they contribute to the tenor of the town, active in sports and community stuff. When he was little, one of my kids wanted to be a fireman.

Have you ever had a fireman come to your house? They are great guys, they are courteous, efficient, all business. When they arrive you feel they are like soldiers liberating Europe in World War II. You are so happy to see them even if it's just a smoke alarm set off by oven smoke. They are concerned first about the residents' well-being.

All the firemen I've met had a pretty good sense of humor, too. They're the kind of guys you'd be happy to have your daughter date...They have families, and they know things can go wrong in a hurry. They really care about the people they serve in this town. They are Gloucester's finest.

Have you ever been to a City Council meeting? When there is business before the council that concerns the firemen's union, there is a very different Fire Department there. I don't know them, I am just a citizen who happens to be at the meeting for something else, but these guys scare me. And not just me...The council seems intimidated by them. They seem to be there to enforce the will of the union. When they applaud loudly, you are careful not to clap, or not to clap in the wrong place.

They do not seem interested in what's best for Gloucester. They seem to be interested in what's best for the fire union..That was the scene two weeks ago at the last council meeting. There was a spate of transfers for what appeared to be the refilling of the overtime accounts, $400,000 of which had been depleted in record time. It was hard to tell because the six or seven items were rattled off faster than a Mississippi cattle auction..Each completed transfer was greeted by aggressive clapping; leaving no question whose brand was on the cash cow. When the last transfer was completed, they turned as a group and swept out.

Does it ever occur to our municipal unions that they could be killing the golden goose? That all the minimum manning, maxed sick days, sky-high detail costs, infrastructure, overtime, overtime and more overtime could be killing this city? It was pointed out at the council meeting that almost all the overtime was on weekends and Mondays.

Do you push it right to the breaking point, where public opinion turns the other way when you drain a record amount of overtime and want a refill at triple the past years actual? Think maybe compromising your demands might be a better way of prolonging the deal rather than suck the city so dry that goodwill turns against the unions?

What does this have to do with the firemen on the job? Nothing and everything. They work hard and want to be paid fairly. They should be and are. But how does the overtime get so out of line? The manning minimums seem to more about the union than about safety, but what are the safe minimums? I don't claim to know, but my impression is that they were fixed by the guys at the back of the council meeting and agreed to by mayors who wanted to win elections.

Now before you write a thousand letters, this is a subject that has been thrust upon all of us because the numbers are through the roof. I didn't start this; I am merely pushy or stupid enough to bring it up - on behalf of the rest of us.

Should we have volunteer firemen fill in at the substations when we're below minimums? Volunteer fire departments work all across the country. It would be better than shutting down stations and the volunteers could begin the fight until the main station guys arrive. And while there will be a huge squawk about their status, what's more important, safety or minimums? If the city and the union can't reach a compromise in the next contract, what is our choice? Shut the stations or pay through the nose and, eventually, go into receivership. That'll change a few contracts...There has to be a middle road.

Gloucester resident Gordon Baird is the managing director of the West End Theater and producer of the "Gloucester Chicken Shack" TV show.

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FBI: Report Released About Police OFFICERS KILLED & ASSAULTED

We’ve just released—and posted on this website—our latest set of annual crime statistics. In this case, the numbers are quite specific: they’re all about law enforcement officers killed and assaulted during 2006.

The big picture: last year, a total of 48 law enforcement officers nationwide—including at local, state, tribal, and federal levels—were “feloniously killed” (through a serious crime) in the line of duty. Another 66 officers died in accidents, and 58,634 were assaulted on duty. 

The full report has all the precise details, including:

• In-depth summaries of the officers killed;
• The types of weapons used in those murders;
• Breakdowns by state and region for officers killed feloniously and accidentally over the past decade;
• Specifics on federal officers killed and assaulted.

For us, the numbers are quite personal: every “statistic” is a partner and a friend and sometimes one of our own employees. But if any good news can be found in the report, it is this: the 48 slain officers is the second lowest total in the past decade. The total of accidental deaths was also at its third lowest level since 1997.

Those are trends we like to see. The data, after all, have one overriding purpose: to prevent injuries and save lives. We hope the information will be carefully studied—as it has been for the past 35 years—for insights that can continue to improve the safety of all those in law enforcement who protect and serve our country.

On a related note: the annual report on hate crimes is due out on November 19. Look for it here!

Resources:
- UCR Crime Statistics
- The Criminal Justice Information Services website

FBI Files: Still seaching for San Diego Arsonist

We need your help: one of the fires devastating Southern California since Sunday was deliberately set, the Orange County Fire Authority has determined.

If you have any information about the fire that originated at Santiago Canyon, please call the fire authority tip line immediately at (800) 540-8282. A reward of $250,000 is being offered—with $50,000 of that total pledged by the FBI—for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. More than 800 calls have been logged on the tip line so far.

Investigators are specifically asking for any information on a white Ford F-series pickup truck with chrome tubular running boards seen in the area around 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 21. See the Orange County Fire Authority website for a picture of the truck and additional details.

 

Also, investigators are asking that a specific group of people seen at the intersection of Blackstar Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road between 5:55 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. at the inception or early stages of the fire to come forward and provide still photos or video taken at the time. This group may have crucial information about the suspected arson.

Our role. We’re lending our help and expertise to the Orange County Fire Authority, the ATF, and other agencies, with more than 20 agents, analysts, and other experts providing various forms of support in Los Angeles alone. We're assisting in the technical aspects of the investigation, including establishing a time line, gathering evidence at the scene, analyzing video and photographs, examining key records, and gathering other information and records.

"The FBI is committed to providing whatever resources are necessary to aid Orange County fire officials in solving this complex criminal investigation," said Herb Brown, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Criminal Division in Los Angeles. "FBI employees at many levels are supporting this cooperative effort dedicated to finding the person responsible for destroying homes and for exhausting resources that could have been used to fight fires elsewhere in Southern California." 

 

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We’re also supporting the overall response to the wildfires in other ways:

• In      San Diego, where seven different fires have burned more than 400,000      acres, we’ve set up a toll-free hotline—1-800-CALL FBI—for the public to      report scams related to the wildfires. It’s a preventative      step: we’ve seen criminals prey on the generosity and compassion of      Americans following major disasters many times before. 
• We      set up a command post in San Diego to monitor the wildfire situation and      its potential impact on our operations and to account for all of our      employees, including non-FBI officers serving on our various task      forces. Three of our employees have lost their homes, but thankfully,      no one has been injured.
• In      a related effort, FBI Computer Scientist Teddy Lindsey created a unique      geo-location system to help identify more than 500 FBI employees' homes      that were being threatened by the wildfires in San Diego. Lindsey      took off-the-shelf technology and integrated it with sophisticated thermal      imaging data which resulted in a way to also help emergency response teams      and other FBI-related assistance efforts. This mapping system was shared      with the County Sheriffs’ department to support their emergency services      personnel.

For details on information and services being provided by the government in response to the California fires, please visit the USA.gov website.

 

GLOUCESTER CITY-Slow..... Deer Crossing!

 

WILDLIFE BEING SQUEEZED OUT OF ITS NATURAL HABITAT-

Years ago a bunch of us would drive 16 hours each fall to Moosehead Lake in Maine to spend a week hunting deer. Most times we came back empty handed.  Now that I don't hunt the deer are coming to me. Life it seems is always that way.

Brian Cohan took this photo recently of a doe just taking a leisurely walk in the parking lot of Gloucester City High School, Market Street and Route 130.

And just a few weeks ago, during the day, I saw a fox. It was just walking along the tree line out in the open by the high school football practice field. And we can’t forget the wild turkey that use to prance around near the high school. And just today Bill  Bates sent in a photo of a beautiful hawk perched in a tree in Mount Ephraim.

No doubt we will continue to see more deer, fox, hawks and turkey as their habitat gets overrun by new housing and shopping malls.

Progress? Who needs it? Not the wildlife that is for sure.

Charlotte Husted Mailley, age 79, of Gloucester City

 

On October 29, 2007 age 79 of Gloucester City. Charlotte was the wife of the late William T. Mailley. Several years after his untimely death she married William Husted (now deceased).

 

Survived by daughter Carol Ann (Bob) sons William (Tracy), Paul, Ken (Joan) and Steve (Colleen).  She cherished her grand children Kimberly, Kelly, Lisa, Colin, Allison, Ryan, Lauren and Lindsay. Charlotte has sisters Joan (Jim) Almond and Pat (late Ray) Gerard.

 

Charlotte was born in National Park and grew up in Westville. She graduated from Woodbury High School and went to work as a telephone operator. She was a talented artist and loved to draw and paint. She married Bill at the age of 18. Charlotte mourned the loss of her second son (Bobby) but was blessed with more sons. Her family and friends gave her many happy years. Recently she enjoyed going out to eat and spending time with her senior friends from Gloucester City. Her family and friends will sorely miss her kind and unassuming personality.

 

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her visitation on Saturday morning from 9 am to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Catholic Service will be at 11 AM in the funeral home. Interment with her late husband, William Mailley in New Saint Mary's Cemetery at Bellmawr directly after the service.

 

There will be no evening visitation.  Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Charlotte Theresa Mailley- Husted.

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Hey Bill,

Dog Quote: When you leave them in the morning, they stick their nose in the door crack and stand there like a portrait until you turn the key eight hours later.
....Erma Bombeck

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Is your dog living in a safe environment?

Silly question isn't it but not quite as silly as you might think at first.

PHOTO: LACEY AND ERICA, CRASH AFTER THEIR DAILY WALK

We all like to provide our pets with a safe environment and giving them a safe and comfortable place to sleep is an important part of that environment.

While we might have provided our dog with a safe kennel initially, we all know how dogs like to bite and chew things and their kennel is not immune to their teeth.

While the kennel might have been safe when new a dog can chew parts of it that could expose wood, nails and/or wire that could cause it harm.

Their chewing could create sharp surfaces that can do permanent damage to their eyes or any other
parts of their body.

It is always a good idea to have a regular check of your dogs' kennel or cage to ensure there hasn't been any damage that could harm it.

Also - when your dog is left alone in your yard or house you need to be sure that no harm can come to it if you are away for any period of time when you cannot monitor what it gets up to.

Owning a dog is a lot like having a child and they need constant care or they can do damage to themselves.

If you treat your pet like a child and assume that they can't care too well for themselves then you are more likely to ensure that they will be safe at all times whether you are able to monitor them
or not.

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MOUNT EPHRAIM:A rare sighting

Here is a wide shot of the hawk that was spotted across the street from my house recently on a Friday afternoon as I was stopping home for lunch.

 
Photos and captions by Bill Bates  more Mount Ephraim

Here is a close up of the awesome hawk that was spotted across the street from my house on a recent Friday afternoon.  It is very rare to see this type of animal in residential areas such as ours, but Mount Ephraim Public Works employee's (whose garage is just down the street) say that they believe there is more then one hawk that might have found a temporary home in this area.  They believe they have seen more then one over the past couple of weeks lingering in the area.

 

Rams Alumni News: Martini Lounge 1340 AM Radio Welcomes Bob Craig and Mike Bowe

      

 

 

Martini Lounge 1340 AM Radio welcomed Bob Craig and Mike Bowe to their station earlier this month.  The pair are former WPEN personalities.

Station 1340 AM WHAT is  Philadelphia’s new Contemporary Standards station.

Both Bob and Mike were with WPEN until the station changed format in 2004.

Bowe is a former resident of Gloucester City and a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School.

According to Bob Craig, “Philly has such a great musical heritage, and to have "The Great American Songbook" opened and on the radio again is a real treat. It'll be fun to be part of the growth of Martini Lounge Radio AM 1340 and also to be reunited with Mike Bowe to play some terrific music for a terrific audience.” Bob Craig will continue to do “fill-ins” on Temple University Jazz station, WRTI.

Mike Bowe adds, “Its an exciting opportunity for me, not only to return to Philadelphia radio but to bring back this great music and fill the void left to its loyal legions of listeners patiently waiting for its return. I applaud Tom Kelly & Marconi Broadcasting for believing in the format & reuniting me with Bob Craig, who’s been my boss, co-worker and friend during my 30 yrs on the radio. Finally, Philly has another ‘choice’ on the radio dial and I’m honored to be a part of it.”

Marconi Broadcasting President Tom Kelly comments, “When Standards disappeared from the radio dial here, listeners lost more than the wonderful music. Philadelphians lost long-time radio friends, Bob Craig and Mike Bowe. I am thrilled and honored to welcome them as “regulars” in the Martini Lounge.”

Martini Lounge Radio 1340 AM features Standards from Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee as well as newer artists who have embraced the style, such as Michael Buble’, Harry Connick Jr., and Diana Krall. Standards from the Great American Songbook are enjoying a resurgence in popularity among maturing Baby Boomers in their 40’s and 50’s across the country.

      

Marvin Lowers, 73, of Deptford

LOWERS, MARVIN
Age 73, of Deptford went home to be with the Lord October 20, 2007 at the Nova Health and Rehabilitation Center, Dept ford, NJ after an extended illness.
Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Godfrey and Anna Marie (Freeman) Lowers, he was a Postal Worker from the Cherry Hill Branch where he retired from in 1992. Marvin was also an avid golfer.
Marvin leaves to cherish his memories 1 son Eric Lowers, 1 sister Helen Talton, 3 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the EDWARDS & SON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 208 E. Commerce St. Bridgeton, NJ at 10:00 am where friends may view 1 hour prior to services. Rev. Hyram Adams of Union Baptist Temple will be eulogizing. Interment will be held at the Sunset Cemetery, Pennsauken, NJ immediately following services.

Tommy Morrone, 38, of Blackwood

MORRONE, THOMAS 'TOMMY'

Suddenly on October 26, 2007 of Blackwood Age 38. Treasured and Beloved son of Frances A. (nee Micali) and the late Michael Morrone. Loving brother of Teresa Morrone. Devoted nephew of Gina DeJesse. Loving cousin of Chalie DeJesse. Reunited with his grandparents the late Charles 'Teet' and Theresa Micali. Many loving Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, God Children and Loyal friends.
Tommy had a deep love for his family and lived for them, as they did for him. He was incredibly loyal, almost to a fault. He was one in a million, and there will never be another person in the world like him. Tommy had the biggest heart. He would give you the shirt off of his back. He will be missed every second of the day. He was golden and will stay 'forever gold'.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday eve. 6:00-9:00pm and Friday 8:15-9:15am at the EGIZI FUNERAL HOME 119 Ganttown Rd. Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am at the Church of the Holy Family,Washington Twp. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing.

Dorothy Leonard, 82, of Gloucester City

LEONARD, DOROTHY A. H.
(nee Harvey) on Oct. 28, 2007, age 82, of Gloucester City. Beloved mother of Diana Fell Leonard Brose (Thomas E.) of Gloucester City. Also survived by 2 grandsons, Patrick L. Brose of Gloucester City and J. Mark Gladney of MD, one great grandson, Dezmon P. Gladney, one sister, Ruth T. H. Mavronikolas (Christopher G.) of Haddonfield and one brother, Cyril H. Harvey, II (Judith W.) of Greensboro, NC.
Mrs. Leonard's family will receive friends on Thursday, after 10 AM, at KAIN-MURPHY FUNERAL SERVICES, 15 West End. Ave., Haddonfield; where her Quaker Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, Springfield Friends' Burial Grounds, Springfield, PA.
Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Leonard's name to The Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 827790, Philadelphia, PA 19182-7790

Jerry Donato, 87, of Mt. Ephraim

DONATO, GERALD A. 'JERRY'
On October 29, 2007, age 87 of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Daisy E. (nee Rizzo). Devoted father of Diane Marie Donato of Mt. Ephraim, Gerald A. Donato Jr. of Virginia and Ronald A. Donato Sr of Mt. Laurel. Loving grandfather of Anna Marie, Nicole, Joseph, Deean, Ronald Jr., Julia and the late Anthony. Loving great grandfather of Karila, Becca, Brandon, and Madeline. Dear brother of Alida, Eleanor, Vivian, Norita, Arthur, Richard and Carl.
Mr. Donato was a World War II Navy Veteran. He also was a long time parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, Mt. Ephraim and very active with running Bingo atSacred Heart Church for over 50 years.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing Thursday evening 7-9pm and Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the:
    MAHAFFEY-MILANO
   FUNERAL HOME
  11 East Kings Hwy.
   Mt. Ephraim, NJ
856-931-1628Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 am at Sacred Heart Church, Kings Hwy, Mt.Ephraim, NJ. Entombment New St. Mary's Mausoleum, Bellmawr, NJ. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the above named church(Rectory Address) 11 North Blackhorse, Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059 in Gerald's memory.

Brooklawn Student Removed from School for Making Threats

BROOKLAWN, N.J.-An Alice Costello school student was removed from the school after he told another student he made up a list of names of classmates he wanted to harm. Included on the list was the name of a teacher.  The incident occurred on Thursday, October 25.

Dr. John Kellmayer, School Superintendent, said after he was informed of the incident by a teacher he called law enforcement authorities.

Kellmayer said the student was interviewed by a member of the Camden County Prosecutors Office and local police. It was determined by authorities that it was not a credible threat but he did need mental help. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment where he remains.

Following the incident Dr. Kellmayer notified sixth grade parents about it via a letter he sent home with the students of that class. A copy of the letter appears below.

 

Brooklawn Public School District
301 Haakon Road
Brooklawn NJ 08030

October 26, 2007

Dear Parents:                  

On late Thursday afternoon, (October 25^th) a Grade 6 student in your child's class created a list of students whom this student would like to harm. Another student reported this list to a staff member, who in turn, reported it to me.

On Friday morning, Mr. Lee and I met with this student and his mother and confirmed that such a list did exist. The student has been suspended, placed on indefinite home instruction, and is receiving appropriate medical care. The police and county prosecutor were notified.

Should you have questions about this matter, please be sure to contact me.

Sincerely,

John Kellmayer Ed.D.

Superintendent

Author Bill Cleary

 

 

Brooklawn is determined to stop graffiti

  "We will have police officers on patrol in unmarked cars and on bicycles in the parks and near the gazebos," Mayor John Soubasis said at last week's Borough Council meeting.

  "I feel sorry for the parents when we catch those responsible for graffiti in those areas," he said.

  "We will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law," Soubasis emphasized.

  At a previous meeting, the mayor had said he regretted that many of the vandals were local youths. Lights have also been ordered for the gazebo areas and near the Little League field.

  Chuck Riebel Jr., borough engineer, said the DEP still has not given an answer for the go ahead on the stream bank improvement project.

  The state-ordered study, costing $19,000 and paid for by the state, has indicated that the remains of a building from the 1700s were found in the waterfront bank area.

  Soubasis said, "Finding hypodermic needles washing up on the bank is a major issue."

  Council hopes to move forward soon on the project once the study is done.

  Two ordinances that had raised some controversy at an earlier meeting were okayed on second reading.

  Chapter 141 of the Municipal Code was amended to say that fines would be levied for parking violations on streets that are posted as one side only parking, no parking in alleyways and entrances, restricted hours of parking, parking in bus or school lanes, handicapped spots, no parking between curb and sidewalk and in fire zones.

  Chapter 124 in the Municipal Code was amended to place restrictions on the placement of basketball standards and other equipment or apparatus on public streets for children to use as recreation.

  Nothing should be placed in any public street, right of way or sidewalk. There will be a penalty for any violations.

  "We hate to make rules and put up signs, but for safety sakes it has to be done," Soubasis said.

  The removal of the eq-uipment also opened up more parking spaces for residents, he said.

  Out of 37 known violations of the basketball equipment placement, there was only one hold out on the removal, and two residents came before a judge to explain why they did not remove the equipment.

Author Sara Martino

 

CBS anchor helps St. John of God

Susan Barnett, CBS3 anchor/reporter, of Aston, was mistress of ceremonies of the St. John of God School Monarch Fall Fashion Show at the nonsectarian school for children with developmental disabilities in Westville Grove.

Donna Forman donated fashions from Forman Mills for the show and co-chaired the event, which had 300 people in attendance.

Letters: Thanks for Your Help

Bill.

I am now in touch with Geo all thanks to "Cleary's Notebook".  Turns out he's "just around the corner" so to speak in beautiful New Bern, NC, that's about 100 miles. Only an hour and a half or so.

He says he is an "old 70", retired but working, and gets up to Jersey frequently.  Get him to stop in at a breakfast… I'll work on him.

Thank you, thank you for the quick and timely responses, couldn't have been done without same.

Best Regards,

John H. Block

THANKS, RAE WHELAN

    My neighbor, Rae Whelan, is the chairwoman of the Gloucester City Museum.

    For the past two years she has opened the museum on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. She has helped college students, people interested in searching for their root also assisted cub scouts eager to earn merit badges.

    You may have noticed her walking through the city, taking orders for the hoagie fundraiser or giving out fliers for special events.

    I think that it's wonderful that she volunteers three days a week to keep our museum opened for us. Thank you, Rae.

Mary Camp, Gloucester City

Blue Line: Police Officer Killed in Illinois

Officer.Com News

The Officer Down Memorial Page has reported that Illinois Trooper Brian McMillen was killed in a crash.

Trooper McMillen was traveling to assist another officer, Oct. 28 when his patrol car was involved in a collision with two other vehicles.

Both vehicles were being operated by intoxicated drivers.

Trooper McMillen had served with the Illinois State Police for eight months and is survived by his wife.

Blue Line: Police Officer Killed in Kentucky

Story by wlky.com     source: http://www.oficer.com

LOUISVILLE, Ky.   --

An area police officer has been killed while working traffic control on the Gene Snyder Freeway near Westport Road.

Police said the officer died shortly after 3 p.m. As of 3:30 p.m., the northbound lanes of the Snyder were still closed.

NewsChannel 32 and WLKY.com will have more information as it’s available.

TCNJ Gridiron Squad Travels to Buffalo State Nov. 3

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New Firefighting Equipment to be Unveiled Today

Source: www.courierpostonline.com
EAST GREENWICH

The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness plans to host a demonstration today of a new firefighting hose purchased for the South Jersey region.

The firefighting equipment is intended to fight large petrochemical  liquid fires, officials said.

A demonstration of the system will show how large volumes of water can spray 500 feet in the air, powered by a pump placed in the Delaware River.

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Shore Real Estate Transactions posted Oct. 28th

These Atlantic and Cape May County transactions, recorded Nov. 2, 2006, to May 14, are compiled from information on file with the counties. They represent sales of $50,000 or more.

 

Shore real estate transactions