NEW DATE JUNE 6th for Guns & Hoses Battle By The Creek
GLOUCESTER CITY P.D. VS. GLOUCESTER CITY F.D.
"GUNS & HOSES"
"BATTLE BY THE CREEK"
TO BENEFIT THE GLOUCESTER CITY LITTLE LEAGUE
JUNE 6th
@ THE MUSTANG FIELD JOHNSON BLVD AND MIDDLESEX ST
EVENT WILL BEGIN AT 5:30 PM WITH A PUNT, PASS, AND KICK COMPETITION FOR AGES 5 THRU 12
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO WINNERS
(MUST HAVE TICKET FOR COMPETITION)
FLAG FOOTBALL GAME
WILL BEGIN AT 8PM
FOLLOWING THE PUNT, PASS, AND KICK COMPETITION
$3.00 PER TICKET
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT POLICE HQ'S, FIRE HQ'S, LITTLE LEAGUE AND MUSTANG FIELD ON DAY OF GAME
PRIZES WILL BE RAFFLED OFF AT HALF TIME
SPONSERED BY:
PBA #40 FMBA #51
POLICE AND FIRE SERVICE VEHICLES ON DISPLAY








Rest up boys, now you guys have ample time to put a team together.
Posted by: Fat Cop Iepson | May 14, 2008 at 04:49 PM
The Fire Department went out and got 1-800-MATTRESS to sponsor their team. Remember leave off the last S for savings!!!!!!
Posted by: Chief Wigum | May 12, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Is it true that the Fire Department wanted the game cancelled because some of their ringers could not make it. Relax boys kick your feet up in your nice comfy recliners, watch your digital cable, and play on your computers. The boys in blue will handle it just like they always do!
Posted by: Foundation Savers | May 12, 2008 at 04:41 PM
I heard instead of benches the fireman are going to have their side lined with cots.
Posted by: Cot Man | May 07, 2008 at 05:15 AM
To the Fireman, Do you have your Football Team ready? Who's going to be the Luckey Ones who get to play with the Police Dept? May the best team win. Just have fun playing and don't get hurt.
Posted by: FM Neighbor | May 06, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Why don't you spring for the bus fare for your mother and wife so they can hook up in Camden instead of here in GC. It would be a start. If we all work together, we can clean this place up. Just a thought.
Posted by: | May 06, 2008 at 03:19 PM
Maybe the Police should start doing some POLICE work and then our town wouldn't be looking like Camden. That would take you guys getting out of your car. Oh wait, but they can work all that side work and make thousands of dollars(OT) though?
Posted by: | May 06, 2008 at 02:13 PM
ZZZ ZZZ ZZZ ZZZ
Haven't you ever been on the night shift with Wiltsey?
Shhhhhhhhhh
Posted by: | May 06, 2008 at 09:23 AM
I think the fire guys should stick to sleeping and leave the physical activity to the police. Can you imagine how bad things would be around here if the cops were paid to sleep???
Posted by: zzz...zzz...zzz...zzz | May 05, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Yo Pat. Bill would never make people put their real names on here because people would not speak their true feelings if he did! Besides, its more fun this way, crybaby!
Posted by: BENNY AND THE JETS | May 05, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Can we make sure Mike Hagan, Grandpop Hagan, and the Ellers are there so they can translate all the talking that Pat plans on doing?
Posted by: where's my tongue? | May 05, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Bill,
Here's an idea start making people put there real name on your Blog. The game is four days away and I'll do all my talking on the field. BRING IT
Posted by: Pat Hagan | May 05, 2008 at 05:41 PM
The author of the last one had to be a Hagan, with all of those grammer/spelling mistakes! Usually only a Hagan can understand a Hagan, but I was barely able to decifer the Hagen code there.
Posted by: | May 05, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Wow!!! its about time somebody spelled my last name right!!
Posted by: Dan McGlinsey | May 05, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Deb, are you not the one who was complaining not so long ago that the Police (whom you state do not do anything but sit in their cars in random parking lots)caught you driving under the influence of Xanex and some other kind of drug? They must be pretty dag on good to be able to that from a parking lot.....And about welfare the only problem I have with welfare is when the poor unfortunate souls are in front of me in line at Shop Rite with lobster tails and the best steak while I am buying circle o's cereal and bobo brand mac and cheese ! Not to mention the kids have all the name brand clothes and my kids are rocking out anything I can find on sale, let me tell you that makes me all warm and fuzzy on the inside.. I'd rather send my money to save the children organization that's on tv, at least I get a thank you note and a picture monthly!!! Lastly,in your post you say, and I quote "In my opinion the reason why Camden's ways have not fully encroached on us, is because there are not that many minorities here, YET!! If things keep going like they are there definitely will be!!" And you are calling who a racist??? I know this has nothing to do with the big game and I am sorry for the interruption..... Good luck both sides.... BTW can someone do something about that hooker that has taken her business to the corner of Market and Broadway ?
Posted by: ohhh LAWD | May 04, 2008 at 07:09 AM
Some fire guys nicknames
Sleepy, lazy, cuddle, eyes wide shut, pillow biter, really sleepy, sleepier, spooner, spoonie, and really really sleepy. Oh, and Dan "THE MAN" Mcglinsey (Gave himself his own nickname).
Posted by: Fire Nicknames | May 04, 2008 at 05:16 AM
Bill "Ozark" Underwood, Tom "Choo Choo" Murphy, "Jungle" Murphy, Owen "Dinkie" Brennan, Geo "Pinkie" Cleary, Bill "The Buck" Graves, Gary "WooWoo" Gross, Bob "Dece" Decierno, Dan "Obie" Obrien, Paul "Nipper" Nazar, Joe "Lizzard" DiFelice, Joe "The Jet" Stiles, Woodrow "Woody" Dooley, Bill "The Jolly Green Giant" Gross, Bill "Wimbie" Yeager, "Corkie" McNutt, Bill "The Worm" Seddon, Charles "Ziggy" Zearfoss, Bill "The Pen" Cleary, Tom "Dink" Danaher, Joe "Dewey" Dewechter, Al "Bozo" Sharp, Jack "Oats" McDade, Bill "Hawker" James, Goober Wachter.
Posted by: More Gloucester Nicknames | May 03, 2008 at 10:38 PM
mookie, bookie, shrek (the cop, not the fireman), goober, ballsy, noodle, junior, fluffy, iep, hops, swellsy, keller, bc, wilbo, renzo, herky, depo, mac, moods, bergs, kwafty, buddy, zigs (also known as "under 12's desk")
Posted by: some cop Nick names | May 03, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Roundhead, Horsehead, Moochie, Redsey K, Every other day guy, Screendoor, Larry O'D, Bainey, Farkles, the list goes on...
Posted by: | May 03, 2008 at 11:14 AM
How About Kenrod, How could you forget that guy.
Posted by: Ed Bussian | May 03, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Hey Bill,
A few years ago you printed an article in the GCN that listed nicknames for Gloucester Boys over the years. Gloucester City by far is the only place Ive been to where so many people's nicknames are used instead of thier given ones. Ill try to list as many as I can in this forum because Ive seen so many posts with different names and it reminded me of that article. Could you perhaps fill in the blanks on your page somewhere?
Corky Flood, Ziggy, Ramrod, Bonesy, Squarehead, Johnny Mo D, Jake the Snake, Quince, Schmitty, Soles, Turtle, Gola, Rocky, Bowie, Tut, Big Daddy, Shorty, The Dude, Oatsey, Timmy the Tooth, Bull...and so on...ANYONE PLEASE ADD TO THE LIST.
Posted by: Gloucester Gus | May 03, 2008 at 01:38 AM
Get real, Burkhardt is no threat. The last time he competed against the fire guys in basketball, he was wheeled out on a stretcher and he's had a bad wheel since. Besides, what is he, 40 years old. They only bring him out for eating contests. The cops are done, especially since the ringers the fire guys have are the VOLLIES. When people need to be saved they call the firemen. When firemen need to be saved, they call the VOLLIES! Now that's funny, I don't care who you are. HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Posted by: Fightin 54 | May 02, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Its a week away ladies. Today when I was in town and I saw Iepson and Ziegler driving together, they must be getting there game plan together. Wait, you guys might wanna rent Madden 2008 for some idea's because no one has a clue about football in your Department. Hey, Doug I heard when you were coaching "Midgets" the other team thought you were a player.
Posted by: nw kid on the block | May 02, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Don't believe everything you read on these comments. Some certain "Mortgage Guy" likes to pose under other people's names. You know who you are, you bad, bad , teacher.
Posted by: Substitute Teacher of the Year 1990 | May 02, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Kenrod
If you want to break everybody's stones,it should be a 2 way street. I think it's right that you asked Bill not to post anything under your name. For example Mike Kenney, Kenrod, Redsey K. etc... But you can use other people's names. Are you kidding me you look more like "Corky" than I do. By the way, are you stil Conan O' Brien's stunt double.
Posted by: FLOODY | May 02, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Corky,
I have to agree with you there. Burkhardt is the only ex-RAM football player in the P.D. and we all know that's where the talent comes from. Problem is, Burkhardt is working the night of the game so he can't play. The P.D. may still be in trouble.
Posted by: RAM IT | May 02, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Mostly both teams will be made up of Ex-Lions with virtually no talent what-so-ever....doesnt that mean there is a good chance at a zero -zero tie or do you think both teams will lose? (Happy Thanksgiving- whatever team Burkhardt is on (RAM) will more than Likely win))
Posted by: Corky Flood | May 02, 2008 at 12:11 PM
the cops are are fatty fat fat fat and are not going to beat the hose wacker's ringers!
Posted by: LEON'S LIONS | May 01, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Im going to come out there and smoke all of you punk coppers. Come get some!
Posted by: Desmond Chiodi | May 01, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Maybe the cops can get some help from the dogs. Theyd be great defenders.
Posted by: | May 01, 2008 at 07:46 PM
Who are these so called ringers?
Posted by: gc9 | May 01, 2008 at 03:37 PM
Maybe you should call your team Hagan's Hero's because they may save your team a shutout! Mr all south jersey two years in a row! Your Grandpop must have voted on that committee too!
Posted by: pd man | May 01, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Hey baby boy blue (stretch),
Are you on of those cops I saw today eating lunch at an out of town resturant? Ill let the readers figure out what one it was. What you cant support the ones in the town you work in or was there a PBA meeting there? Thats right, they have an all you can eat buffet on thursdays. Im sorry, triple chins, I mean GCPD but your going down.
Posted by: new kid on the block | May 01, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Who's playing for the firefighters? Or is it going to be Pat Hagans "Rough Touch" League Team? Talk about being out of shape you can't even get a team together! What a lack luster department!
Posted by: Who's playing | May 01, 2008 at 01:34 PM
There is a shocker the fire guys bringing in ringers. I dont see why people think that is so suprising they do it every time they fight a fire! They are called Camden City, Westville, and Mt. Ephraim!
Posted by: baby boy blue | May 01, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Ok, the PD lineup, it isn't looking good:
Iepson: Good thing the fire guys will be bearby, he'll need an ambualnce after getting short of breath trying to get out of his car. No wonder no police work gets done in this city. If he's missing you might want to check the snack stand or follow the powder trail. He brings w wealth of varsity experience to the field. although it's varsity bowling experience it's still the only varisty experience on the team.
JR: Rumor had it the game was to be played on yet another property a relative was going to give to him, for the 'ol home field advantage. has no previous athletic experience or ability other than a muscular jaw, the most used part of his body.
Blackinston: C'mon, you kiddin me??? He might see his own shadow and forfeit. This guy lives in fear of high school kids on a daily basis and did this to escape any form of police work, like he ever did any. Getting him off the street just saved the city thousands in insurance money for getting beat up. By women. On a daily basis.
Eller: No performance expected here unless Mr. Bill Hagan is going to be the referee. Just open another multimillion dollar side job at a construction site and none of these guys will show.
Little: Name says it all.
Lessig: Could be impressive to watch. I haven't seen a guy prepare for a game before by using Richard Simmons exercise tapes, and a Richard Simmons workout outfit. If the fire guys have any women running the ball he'll be sure to stop them dead in their tracks as he does any female driving through Gloucester, the only thing close to police work that might get done. This guy is Bobby Lee with HIV, only more masculine.
Zeigler: Either going to be a star quarter back, depending on who's bent over in front of him. Maybe a center, bent over in front of either a chief or politician. Got it.....wide receiver. Spot him kneeling in the huddle looking for Kaye or Crothers.
Bobby Lee will be entertaining in the cheering section for the PD guys. Don't mess with his bike locked up on the side, noted by the missing seat and tassles on the handle bars. I heard the PD had to build a mock porch in the bleachers for him so he'll feel at home. no doubt, if a fight breaks out he'll radio it in for someone else ot handle then turn his head. another guy that keeps workman's comp people in business.
Depoder: Useless unless someone on the FD team is carrying a nickle bag in their shoes.
Wall: Put a NJSP recruiting table nearby and he'll be overcome with depression.
Posted by: Gloucester's rising like a Phoenix | May 01, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Hey Deb,
Your letter is all over the place. Can you please let me know what hospital you work at so I know which one not to go to!! Are you the crazy lady always complaining about the ferel cats?
Posted by: pill popper | April 30, 2008 at 06:27 PM
PBA 40 and FMBA 51 are doing this for the little league. They came up with the idea and are running it with the help of the league. This year it is going to benifit the Little league only. If it turns out to be a good event then it will be run every year and will benifit all youth sports within the city. I hope everyone comes out for the event there will a lot of good prizes raffled off at the game. There will also be T-shirts for sale!
Posted by: Clarification | April 30, 2008 at 06:17 PM
With the donations collected from the envelopes door to door, the business and locals all stepping up and donating alot of money in a time of need, GRANTS, Candy sale money, REGISTRATION money, Concession stand money, coin drop, hats for change every game...how much does this "non-profit" bring in during the course of a year...now add in that they will get 7k restitution up front from "Harry the Hand" as well as a repayment schedule to 45k? WOW the Little League makes out pretty well dont they...and they even have more fund raisers like this Flag-Football scheduled?
Practicallly every kid has/brings his own at bats....Many kids bring their own helmet still to this day because the ones they supply are GARBAGE and almost date back to FLYNN'S and some of the equipment duffle bags actually served in Vietnam...so that leaves us with uniforms..t-ball,coach-pitch, minor leagues - all t-shirts only -whats that $6 bucks tops per shirt..( oh yea and they have a business spponsor the teams so that covers that). The Umpires are free/Volunteer.
They dont pay for the fields ..they just cut the grass....so where does that leave us????? what expenses are really out there for all that money? BALLS! That is my only conclusion.THE LITTLE LEAGUE MUST HAVE ALOT OF BALLS!!!!!
Guys its time to stop throwing cash at this league and help all sports teams and activities.
Posted by: Curious "all sports fan" | April 30, 2008 at 02:48 PM
The cops have no chance of winning when you have all south jersey/movie actor pat hagan. If you have seen Bill Madison, Pat is the kid that Adam Sandler says "TOOOODDDAAAAYYY Junior."
Singer and r&b recording artist "JOE" wil be doing the halftime show singing the song "STUTTER"
For the cops, will there be a 10 minute break after each play. I dont know of any cop in town that is not overweight. Is there team going to be "Triple Chins" They should do less wawa and dunkin donuts stops and more exercising. You know the cops are in trouble when their best player Keith Wall is in the best shape out of all the cops.
Posted by: Chosen One | April 30, 2008 at 09:30 AM
this is true, I heard it right from his mouth, But I also heard that the Cops are paying the refs off for the game, so he had to equal the score with his RINNNNNNNNNNNGERS. Lets face the facts the Cops are better athletes and a 17 point favorite in this one, with or without his ringers there going down. Who could he possibly get? His own friend and fellow fireman isn't playing prettyboy or meat stick, Des Chiodi.On thing I will give Hagan is that he was a better good player in HS, and heard him running his mouth"I was an All South Jersey player," but he has lost some weight. Cops 35 Firegirls 18
Posted by: | April 29, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Im hearing that fat pat hagan is getting recruits for his fire squad that aren't even fireman. I heard he was paying them to make him an the other unathletic fireman look good and finally win something besides a sleeping contest. The cops are in trouble this time I think the ringers might take them.
Posted by: | April 29, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Ok you wackos are getting way out of control. Its a stupid flag football game, and you people go on and on about stuff that has nothing to do with it at all...Drugs? Crime? Addictions? Welfare? Bars? What the hell are you idiots talking about? Your comparing god damn apples and oranges. Its a football game! Just shutup already. Dorks.
Posted by: | April 28, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Deb, would you like a cookie for doing your job. You sit there and pat yourself on the back about saving people, well thats what you get paid for. Dont come on here boasting about yourself. You must be related to Tom Gurick because all he does is talk about everything he did. Also to the moron who wants to know when they will stop begging, I dont ever remember hearing the little leauge asking you for your money. The game was something the fire and police departments came up with on their own. Deb and When is enough, enough were prolly band campers whos kids will be band campers.
Posted by: Ih8mondays | April 28, 2008 at 06:17 PM
I noticed there is a certain element of individuals on this site that seem to feel the best way to answer any question that is asked is to personally attack the individual. Why is that?
I am sure the public would like to know how their money is being used.
It is easy enough to answer. It cost the League ???? how much a year to operate?
If they need $100,000 annually then so be it. But tell us are they operating in the red? Did the business community give the League $65,000 last month or is that a rumor.
And are all the kids being supplied with up-to-date equipment?
A manager posted on this site that last year the helmets the kids on his team used had no padding. And a sticker inside of these helmets read Billy Flynn's sport shop which went out of business in 1980?
I would assume if this is so, and I cant understand why a manager would lie about something like that, the reason the helmets were out of date was because the league had no money. But then we learn that you Harry stole $53,000, why wasn't that money be used for new helmets?
I hope you can respond this time without name calling.....my feelings get hurt.
Posted by: Dear Harry | April 28, 2008 at 04:06 PM
First of all, the city doesn't cut the grass. Already, I know your a dope. Second, The Little League is greatful to have the good people of the city and merchants donating what they can. You sound like a very vindictive person. Who are you kidding , you probably never gave a donation to begin with. I'm happy to see there are a lot of good people still out there.
Posted by: A Baseball Fan | April 28, 2008 at 03:28 PM
When will the Little League make their financial statement public? And how much does it cost to operate this organization? Each year they hold a door to door envelope collection throughout the City, they sell advertising posters to the businesses at the field, each team sponsor pays a fee, the city pays for the electric at the fields and cuts the grass, they make money off of the concession stands.
Because the League officers were so careless the treasurer got away with stealing $53,000. How come there was so much money in the treasury in the first place?
After the Fox stole the chickens I understand the business community came forward and donated $65,000 to the organization.
Now the police and fire depts. are holding a benefit for the league. And I also saw posters around town about a fundraiser being held for the Little League at the Westbrook Bowling Alley
Exactly where is all this money going? And when will the begging stop. When is enough enough? Step up Little League officers and release your financial statement.....you won't get another dime out of me until you do.
Posted by: When is Enough, Enough? | April 28, 2008 at 02:30 PM
In my opinion the reason why Camden's ways have not fully encroached on us, is because there are not that many minorities here, YET!! If things keep going like they are there definitely will be!! You might not be able to see things like that out on the street, but let me assure you, there most definitely without a shadow of a doubt ARE THOSE THINGS GOING ON, FOR DAMN SURE!! Just because you can't see it, does not mean that it's not there!! There are all kind of drug dealers, behind closed doors, the reason they don't do it on the corners, IS because it doesn't happen here, so right away the cops would know what they are doing! But, there are plenty, plenty of people who sell directly out of their homes!! Of course, kids aren't hanging onl the corners, because as soon as they do, the cops push them off, which, don't get me wrong, I think that is good! But, the fact is that, those kids would not even be on that corner in the first place, if Gloucester had something for its youth to do, somewhere for them to go! They have absolutley nothing at all to do, that is why they hang on corners, that is why they do drugs and drink, what else can they do!! They can't play sports for Gloucester, because the league registration is so high, oh, that's right, they are playing that wonderful game to lower the fee! (LOLOL!!) Instead of taking that money and putting into bigger problems. like, for one, getting something for the kids to do, like a movie theater, a skating rink, a skateboard park, a park, period, something, anything! There isn't even anything for us adults to do in this town, and they think that ridiculous water front is something to write home about, and it's not!! Who the hell even goes there?! Exactly, NO ONE!! Also, I have no problem with "proactive enforcement"! If that is really what's going on, which, in a lot of cases it is not!! For one, there isn't and has hardly ever been major crime or anything like that in this town because, the people just aren't like that, it has nothing to do with the cops being so protective!! Nah!! Try again! As far as the Camden thing not happening on our streets, it IS happening everywhere else!! Mostly every single resident in Gloucester is addicted to something!! Why do you think there is a bar, or a liquor store on almost every corner, to accomadate the drunks!! How many Gloucester people do you see catching the bus to go to Camden to cop their crap, where do you think they are getting high and hanging out at??!! Texas?!!! LOL!!
They are doing it here, right in YOUR BACK YARD!!! DUH!!!!!
Believe me, I do think that the police do a good job for us!! I really don't have anything against them, in fact, 6 out of 10 cops that are on patrol now, I have went to school with!! So I do not have a problem with them or any of them, I just know what I see, and I just have to say what MY EYES see!!! Nothing personal either to anyone on these comment boards, but Complainer sure gets personal doesn't he/she??!!!
Posted by: Deb | April 28, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Complainer, who the hell do you think you are?! You don't even know me from Adam! I am most certainly not on welfare, I work 6 days a week, 14 hours a day, as a nurse! What the hell do you do?! Sit on your computer and reply to other people's posts with your immature, stupid, idiotic, racist to poor people, racist towards all people on welfare that DO NEED IT, don't even know what you're talking about ridiculous comments??!!! There is something wrong with you?! While you are sitting back bashing poor people, I am running around SAVING PEOPLE!! When I posted that comment, I had just come home from a double shift at the hospital, I worked, I believe a total of about 18 hours! I'm sure your hours don't accumulate to 18 hours within 2 days!! In fact I am giving a lot more of MY money to those people on welfare than you are!! You should be ashamed of yourself anyway, for talking about those less fortunate then us! What kind of person are you?! Didn't your parents teach you right? It really does not sound like it! You are just another empty-headed moron, you think that you and the PD and the FD, are actually doing something good, by playing a stupid game so that the little league registration fee doesn't go up! WHAT?! I didn't know that that was the most important issue to Gloucester residents, for one, shouldn't things like little league, you know, something for little kids to do not be so expensive anyway! I mean, come on, it is a sport, recreation for our city's youth!! Why don't they play for uh, maybe for all of those CHILDREN WHO ARE ON WELFARE, they are the ones that need the money!! I think feeding kids is way, way more important than them swinging a bat and hitting a ball, how can they do that when they are hungry?! Also, it's funny that you are trying to sound like a good person, by saying, "oh, they are playing to raise money for our children's little league"! Well, you know what, you are making fun of those kids, and putting them down, as well!! You are judging them and their families for something that they can not help, for something that, obviously people like you take for granted, everyday, and make fun of people like them, even little kids,(you sicko!!), why not instead of making fun of them, take the money raised and help them out, the reason in the first place for the "benefit", is to not raise the money so they can be able to play, well, if you would cut out the middle man, and go straight to the source, if you did that they would have enough to EAT AND PLAY BALL!!!
GROW UP, COMPLAINER!! STOP COMPLAINING AND START BEING A HUMAN!!!
Next time, know what you are talking about before, you stick your foot in your mouth!! I bet you feel stupid now, huh?!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ps... what the hell do you do for a living??!!
PSS... I WILL POST WHATEVER THE HELL I WANT TO, WHENEVER THE HELL I WANT TO, IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, LUMP IT!!!!!!! KEEP YOUR DUMB, RACIST OPINIONS TO YOURSELF!!!
Posted by: Deb | April 28, 2008 at 01:58 PM
When you see the police officers sitting on the side of the road or in a parking lot they are monitoring traffic. When they are watching people walk by they are checking them to make sure they belong in your neighborhood and are not wanted for something. This is called "PROACTIVE ENFORCEMENT". They can just sit in the Police Station and wait for a call to come in if that is what you prefer. That would be "REACTIVE ENFORCEMENT". The truth is that they do not care what people say and think, they do their job no matter what. The next time you see one just sitting their, walk up to them and thank them for keeping all the major problems out of Gloucester. The only reason Camden's problem haven't crossed into our border yet is because these guys live here, work here, and want to keep it safe. Think about it, Camden City is seconds away, how many open air drug sets do you see....NONE!, how many drive-by shootings....NONE!, how many homicides...NONE!, how many groups hanging on the corners after curfew...NONE! You can walk down any street in this town and not feel affraid, if you do, all you need to do is tell a Gloucester Police Officer and he will get changed into plain clothes, walk down that street, and claim it!! That's how our PD is, always has been, and will never change!!!
Posted by: To Deb | April 26, 2008 at 09:04 PM
Pat Hagan-Couldn't Start freshmen when he was a senior and probably still couldn't start varsity now.
Chris Ryan- He can be your long snapper thats about it
Brandt, Dillon, McGlinsey,and Spanky-They could be a good line if you cover the cops lineman in chocolate, they wouldn't be able to keep their hands off of them.
Wiltsey-HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA PLease
Glassman-He should be playing in the punt pass and kick competition with the twelve year olds.
Jeff "Quick-Crete" Sanderson-I wonder why they call him that!!!!!
Chiodi-He sucks at every sport, but he probably wouldn't play because he is afraid he might get hit in the face with the ball and mess up his good looks.
Oliver-Can't catch, run, or throw. I would put one of the 5 year olds up against him.
Shilli-Thinks he is the man but he isn't
Pearce-minni Shilli
Johnson- Just like his brother no athletic ability whatsoever
And the list goes on and on and on.
Atheletes-0 Losers-at least 13
Posted by: soon to be 5-0 | April 26, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Hey Deb,
If you bothered to read the article they are doing this to benefit the little league! Maybe you should get a job and stop worrying about what the cops and fireman are doing. Get off welfare and stop draining the system! They are doing this to help keep the little league fees from going up over the next couple of years! And by the way Deb there are approx 30 police officers and about 33 Firemen employed by the city I really doubt they will all be there!
Posted by: Complainer | April 26, 2008 at 06:55 PM
Desmond is on a body building mission so when he looks at himself he is inspecting areas that need to be worked on. Forget the mirror, put his sole mate with her big smile in the end zone and he'll kick some butt. Don't take no crap TUTU.
Posted by: | April 26, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Who is going to be protecting and serving Gloucester while this ridiculous game is going on?! Well, I guess it really is no different than any other day around this town!! I mean, it's not like they protect and serve anyway!! I mean, any time I ever see a cop, they are either driving(speeding) around, running red lights, parked in some random parking lot, or on the street, just sitting there either watching everybody walk by, or having some kind of stupid conversation with one of their other lazy co-workers!! Why don't they have a game, all year long, every year, to see who can protect and serve the best and the most!!! Then we can and will see what those "police officers" are really made of!!! I'd also like to hear how much smack they would all talk then!!!
Posted by: Deb | April 26, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Iepson -played lettered in Bowling from what the fellas tell me.
Jr. -Didn't participate in any sports in school.But he thought he was Rusty Wallace, because of the way he would speed around town. It was ok though his daddy was a cop. Sometimes he would wear a white robe and think he was Bruce Lee.
Blackiston- He didn't play in High School, But he thinks he knows the game. That's why he coaches for GHS. Those who can't play teach.
Eller Boys- Good One LOL LOL LOL
Little- Maybe his wife can play for him
Lessig - Funny
Ziegler- Too Scared
I think it's safe to say Smoke Eaters win and win big
Posted by: Our time is coming | April 26, 2008 at 12:08 AM
After we beat the cops in the football game we will be more than willing to woop you guys in a sleeping contest. You are all just jealous because you can't sleep when you are at work! Bring it on !
Posted by: Relaxed | April 25, 2008 at 06:01 PM
These cops talk an awful lot but think about it. How many of them have actually played an entire season of organized football...And made a positive impact toward a win. (Not Red Team All Stars!) Lets see.
Iepson - I really dont think a man that waddles instead of walks will do any good stepping foot on the gridiron.
Zeigler - Are you serious? This guy is a pure example of the classic worst athelete in high school, then goes on to be coach of the year for Pop Warner.
DePoder - 1 of the 2, possibly only 3 athletic men on the team. But even in football you cant be a total blockhead.
Wall - The other semi-athletic guy...If this were a "bench press every other day" contest.
I dont know who else is playing in this little game...Doesnt matter for the cops, they are all hacks anyway...And the fireman are just horrible at everything anyway. Who cares anymore?
Posted by: LEON'S LIONS | April 25, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Hosewackers
I would like to see the fireman go against the 12 year olds in the pass punt and kick . I'd put my money on the twelve year olds. Not to mention pat hagan reads like a 12 year old so he would fit ri ri rig righ right in. Pat hagan , chris Oliver , and desmond chiodi total athletic abbility are equal to that of the once famous GHS QB, B.J. Green. LOL the fireman are a joke that game is goin to be a joke.
Posted by: Hagan hts | April 25, 2008 at 03:34 PM
Firegirls,
You will lose as usual. I challenge you to a game of Dodgeball for our next event. You guys should seriously consider challenging us to something that requires no physical abilities. Lets face it, that is why you keep losing. Maybe a nice game of chess can actually give you a "W". I am pretty sure that the cool firemen like Pearce, Oliver, Korman, Quinn, Johnson, and Wiltsey all lettered in Chess in High School. I believe Quinn was the President of the Glee Club wasn't he? Maybe a home economics challenge will give you guys that needed win. I'm just trying to help you guys out, I am actually starting to feel embarrassed about always beating you. Have you no shame? See you on the field ladies.
Posted by: An undefeated cop | April 25, 2008 at 01:22 PM
RedMan,
If it only takes heart then why hasn't the fire department beat the police at ANYTHING? What are you guys doing after the game, having a slumber party like you do every night you work. HAHAHAHAHAHA
Posted by: | April 25, 2008 at 11:51 AM
I agree, Des does look in the mirror alot at the gym what does the think hes big or something. He really looks like a piece of meat on a stick. ( tiny legs and a big upper body)Well the only thing I can say is, GOOD firemen your gonna need it.
Posted by: gym rat | April 25, 2008 at 11:25 AM
The only way Desmond Chiodi is playing is if they put a mirror in the end zone so he can check himself out!
Posted by: Narcissist | April 24, 2008 at 09:45 PM
I will agree that the Police Department has better atheletes. However, the Fire Department has heart and that is what it takes to win. Piglets be prepaired for a stomping!
Posted by: RedMan | April 24, 2008 at 09:38 PM
This will prove once and for all. How many firemen were in the band? Maybe, they were one of those guys who cheered for a friend that played. Don't get me wrong we have a couple of them also.
Posted by: A man that happens to wear blue | April 24, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Rumor has it the cops have a ringer for this game. There is a new Sgt. Chiodi in the department, he just started this week. As to what position he will play, that's still to be determined. Its the departments answer to the Pacman Jones trade.
Posted by: Former Fullback | April 24, 2008 at 10:06 AM
who's the referee's for the big game?
Posted by: | April 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM
After the event I am sure we will be patronizing a liquor establishment in town. Hey Brian, which one's are you allowed in again?
Posted by: under achiever | April 24, 2008 at 08:38 AM
I think it is quite clear that the police department is going to win this match-up. The only thing that the fire dapartment is going to excel in is pass protection. I mean come on think about it, they have some big boys that the PD is going to have to get through to get to the QB.
Posted by: Who will win | April 24, 2008 at 08:29 AM
Who is going to QB for the Fire Department?
Posted by: Fire Plug | April 22, 2008 at 01:24 PM
Hey Brian Flood,
How are getting to the fields on Sat? Do you need a ride?
Posted by: under achiever | April 19, 2008 at 05:22 AM
Ziggs that's a good one. How many times did you studder when you told everyone about your post? Like I said, like I said my car is on fire and my doggie bag is still in the car. Don't forget there's a work party on the field Sat. Nevermind, like you'll show up.
Posted by: "Hey" is for horses | April 18, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Twins,
I think you are refering to Chris Oliver and Pat Hagan. They do look alot alike, however they are not twins! I can see how someone could make that mistake!
Posted by: Look alikes | April 18, 2008 at 05:15 PM
I heard they have a SPECIAL referee for the event. They contacted the special olympics and they have Brian Flood on loan for the event!
Posted by: Hey | April 18, 2008 at 05:13 PM
"Guns vs. Hoses Battle by the Creek" has been officially changed to "Guns vs. Hoses Battle of the Geeks"
Posted by: Woody | April 18, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Zigs is going to be the center because I am sure Depoder is going to be the QB! He likes bending over in front of depoder!
Posted by: Center | April 18, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Who are the twins working for the fire department?
Posted by: twins | April 18, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Ziggs can flat out torch the field with his speed. I talked to him the other day, and he said he can play anywhere on the field. Ziegler's quote: I can play anywhere like I said, like I said. When asked what player does he pattern his football skills after. Without hesitation, Bobby Boucher . I can't wait to see the King of Bling back in action.
Posted by: Norbit M. | April 16, 2008 at 05:34 PM
I can already see the front line for the fire dapartment!:)
Posted by: gate keeper | April 16, 2008 at 05:52 AM
Tickets should be available within the next week!
Posted by: tickets | April 15, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Is Ziegler going to be the Holder for FG's and PAT's. Chris Ryan better practice his Long Snaps, I hope he doesn't give up this time.
Posted by: James (Whitey) Buldger | April 15, 2008 at 03:33 PM