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Rutgers Accepts Bid to International Bowl

ORONTO, Ontario - For the first time in school history, Rutgers will appear in a bowl game for the third consecutive season as the Scarlet Knights officially accepted a bid to the International Bowl Thursday. Rutgers will face a Mid-American Conference opponent, January 5, 2008 at Rogers Centre in Toronto with live television coverage on ESPN2.

"Rutgers is a great addition to our game," International Bowl Executive Director Ken Hoffman remarked. "We're proud to have such a celebrated school add to the history of the International Bowl. They have a large alumni following and will bring many fans into the city for bowl week."

The Scarlet Knights (7-4, 3-3 BIG EAST) close out the regular season tonight at Louisville. With a win over the Cardinals and a victory in the International Bowl, Rutgers could finish with 20 victories combined over the last two seasons. Two victories to close out the 2007 season would also give the Scarlet Knights an average of nine victories per season over the last three years.

"We're thrilled to accept this invitation to play in the International Bowl and I know our team is excited about the opportunity to play in a bowl game for the third consecutive year," said Rutgers Athletic Director Robert E. Mulcahy III.  "Toronto is a wonderful city and our alumni and fans are sure to have a great time there." 

The International Bowl is the only NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision game played outside of the United States.  This year the game kicks off at noon on Saturday, January 5, 2008.

Tickets are available online (RutgersBowl.com), by phone (1-866-445-GORU) and in-person at the Rutgers Ticket Office. Tickets are priced at $40. Travel information will be available soon at RutgersBowl.com.

The International Bowl website is located at www.internationalbowl.org.

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Off Duty Texas Officer Killed during a robbery

HOUSTON   --source www.officer.com

A Harris County reserve deputy was killed during a robbery in southeast Houston, KPRC Local 2 reported Friday.

Officials said Precinct 6 reserve deputy Carltrell Lewayne Odom, 22, was shot and killed at his apartment complex in the 4800 block of Allendale at Howard at about 9:25 p.m. Thursday.

Odom was off duty, standing in the parking lot of the Concord Apartments with two friends, when four armed men tried to rob them, according to authorities.

"All indications are the robbery suspects were just attempting to rob them because they were out in the parking lot," HPD Assistant Chief John Trevino said.

Police said Odom refused and struggled with one of the gunmen. He was shot several times in the head and chest as he fled, according to authorities.

"What we feel, since his car was close by, was that he was trying to get to his car (and his gun). And the suspects shot at him and hit him three times," Precinct 6 Constable Victor Trevino

Investigators said they found the getaway car in the 5800 block of Southville, in southeast Houston, shortly after 3 a.m.

However, the four suspects escaped and remain on the loose.

Trevino said the suspects were wanted for robberies over the past several weeks.

"They targeted parking lots where they would go and see victims standing there or walking toward their car, and they would come out with guns to rob them. But, in some of these cases, a couple of the victims were shot at. One of the victims was wounded," Trevino said.

Odom had been with Precinct 6 for about two years. He worked an average of 100 hours a month. Reserve deputies typically work 24 hours a month.

Odom's parents were devastated when they heard the news.

"They didn't have to try and rob him. They didn't have to kill him. They didn't have to do that," mother Corliss Odom Lewis said.

"It's very hard, very, very hard. I just -- I'm thinking I'm still dreaming. I'm thinking it's a nightmare. I'm just trying to wake up," father Carl Lewis said. "His passion was his job and being a police officer. That's all he's ever wanted to be since he was a kid. I really don't think this was right."

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

A fund for Odom's family has been set up because he did not have insurance.

Donations can be made at the Harris County Federal Credit Union, 1400 Franklin Street.

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Missouri Deputy Killed in Crash

source www.officerdown.com         November 30th

WASHINGTON COUNTY - A part-time Washington County sheriff's deputy who was killed Thursday in a traffic crash had been responding to a domestic violence call, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.

   

Deputy Michael G. Triplett, 48, of Park Hills, was southbound on Highway U out of Potosi on his way to nearby Irondale when the accident happened, just after noon.

As he drove over the crest of a hill near Yonker Road on the winding, tree-lined, two-lane road, he veered off the highway in a 2005 Crown Victoria as he rounded a sharp curve. His car struck a stop sign and two trees, then skidded into a dirt embankment on the right side of the road.

The patrol car overturned and trapped him inside, Highway Patrol officials said. Triplett had to be cut out of the vehicle.

Washington County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Michael G. Triplett

He was taken to Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi and later flown by helicopter to St. Louis University Hospital.

Sgt. Al Nothum was told at 1 p.m. that Triplett had died. Then, about 1:45 p.m., Nothum was told that the deputy had "signs of life" and had been flown out by helicopter.

Triplett died on his way to St. Louis University Hospital and was pronounced dead at 3:47 p.m. His death was announced outside the hospital by Washington County Sheriff Kevin Schroeder.

Triplett joined the sheriff's office after completing his law enforcement training at Mineral Area College in Park Hills in 2005, said Mark Potratz, the campus director of public safety.

He was hired by the college as a full-time police officer in January, but he continued working part time for the sheriff's office.

Triplett had wanted to help others and be a part of something bigger than himself, which is why he chose to enter law enforcement after trying out several other jobs, Potratz said. He excelled at police work and was known for his solid judgment and dedication.

"He cared about people," Potratz said.

Triplett often called victims of domestic violence in the weeks and months following the instances that brought him to their homes. He asked if their situations had improved and if they had sought help or knew about resources available to them.

Triplett is survived by his wife, Gloria, and their three children.

Letters: Column was a victory celebration

To SouthJerseyLocalNews.Com,

 

Regarding your "In Our View" column on Nov. 8 – I thought I was reading a column about a team victory. I could understand it if the editorial was meant to congratulate the Gloucester Township Democrats on their victory, but this was like a victory party for the home team.

 

Your obvious exuberance dispelled any appearance of bipartisanship, even happily comparing it to the Red Sox World Series win.And to decry Republican tax procedure as the reason for their loss is to ignore the re-election of Democrats all over the state.

 

Almost every mayor, council member and, above all the governor and legislators in Trenton are Democrats who preside over the highest state taxes in the nation. The whole state is run by Democrats. My home-town, Pine Hill, doesn't even offer a Republican slate on the ballot.

 

Unfortunately, people are leaving the state in droves because they can't afford to live here.

Surf's up all right, but it's flooding the whole state, dudes!

Ernie Marsden

Pine Hill

Pet of the Week.......Fred

             Pet Of Theweek                                                                                                    

Fred is a calm and relaxed dog. He may make for a great family pet. He is good on a leash and eager to learn and love to be part of a family. He has been at the Camden County Animal Shelter in Gloucester Township for too long, according to officials.. Visit the Camden County Animal Shelter or call (856) 401-1300 for more information.

Brooklawn: SUPPER WITH SANTA, DECEMBER 7th

The Brooklawn Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is inviting all children young and old to have Supper with Santa, at the Brooklawn Fire House on Friday, December 7^th from 7 to 9 PM.

All children will have a chance to visit with Santa. Plus for $5.00 receive a hot dog, chips, soda, cupcake and a craft.

 

Re: Memories Photo...........

In this week's Gloucester City News there is a Memories from The Past Photo of the Mustangs Football team. The  people I can identify include:

The year is 1953.

Top row from left to right; Jim Ashe, Bill Lane, Charlie Thompson, Henry Horn, Walt Dougherty, Herb Green Sr., Ted Aceto, Charlie Tourtual, Charlie Hughes, Gary Belfiglio, Wm. Lafferty, Al Higginbotham, Rick Gonzales (not suited up, broken jaw, bike accident).

Middle row; Greg Robinson, ???, Francis Murphy, ???, ???, Leroy Dunn, ???, Paul Chamberlin, ???

Front row; Ken Wood, Jim Tighe, Lanny Letzgus, Herb Green Jr., Paul Creamer, J. Benham, Jan Ferry, W. Carey, P. Burkhart.

Senior moments prevent me from coming up with all the names, sorry.

Rick Gonzales

Trouble in Toyland continued

Bill,

The day after we released our 22nd annual "Trouble In Toyland" report last week, the CPSC issued recalls for over 500,000 pieces of jewelry due to excessive lead content. Some of the jewelry involved turned out to be more than 50 percent lead by weight.

Take a moment to tell Congress to get all the lead out of toys by following this link:

http://www.njpirg.org/action/consumer-protection/lead-out-of-toys?id4=ES

Now that we've made the case for them, Congress needs to toughen lead limits and improve product safety. You can help by telling committee leaders that they need to strengthen the bill they're considering right now, and to follow the advice of our ally, the American Academy of Pediatrics.

And because companies are ignoring the weak lead laws in force today, it is clear that Congress needs to increase penalties for rule-breakers that sell dangerous products.

http://www.njpirg.org/action/consumer-protection/lead-out-of-toys?id4=ES

Sincerely,

Allison Cairo
NJPIRG Executive Director
AllisonC@njpirg.org
http://www.NJPIRG.org

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