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Wanted: “One Genie” to grant the wishes of the Borough of Brooklawn

By Sara Martino

NEWS Correspondent

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  Mayor John Soubasis and Borough Council members were asked to provide a "wish list" of projects needed to help the town.

  U.S. Congressman Rob Andrews (D-1) will later present the resulting list to the federal government in hopes of realizing grant monies for the projects.

  Among the needs is repair or replacement of sewer and storm water mains, painting of the water tower, tree removal near the circle and cleaning up of the circle area, and a safe route to school project.

  Borough Engineer Chuck Riebel Jr. suggested that several of the needs could be incorporated into the re-examination of the borough's Master Plan when it is updated.

  He also said the NJ State Historical Commission approved the start of the waterfront area bank improvements.

  "The historical group wants to monitor the progress during the project."

  Another "wish list" may come from the sports users of the borough's fields.

  Several of the girl's and boy's schedules have been a matter of much discussion among the coaches.

  "Every year there is problems with the use of the fields," Soubasis said. "I will turn the fields into soccer fields if it continues.

  One problem occurs when the bases are moved from the Babe Ruth's need of 50-feet bases to the Little League's need of 47-feet bases. At times, holes are created when the bases are moved.

  Councilman Greg Gilbert has informed the Brooklawn Athletic Association of the schedule for this season and the coaches have agreed to follow it.

  Some renovations are ongoing now at the fields.

  The Borough animal control will respond to complaints concerning feral cats and the mayor has asked residents to resist feeding the cats and to keep their pet cats in the home.

  "Why the cats should be allowed to do their bodily functions on other resident's property?" he asked.

  There are health laws in place that state that all dogs and cats must be licensed; a limit of three animals are allowed in the home; all animals must be leashed when off the owner's property; clean up after "your pet;" and do not allow animals to damage someone's property.

  The mayor said cat traps are available from the Borough to help deal with the wild cat problem.

  In other business, the mayor said, "We will have zero tolerance on graffiti violators. Kids mimic what they see on the internet. They are writing on the stop signs as well as in the park areas. Please call the police department to report this type of vandalism."

  Along with the problems of juveniles, cats and graffiti, traffic on Chestnut Street was also discussed by the governing body.

  Supposedly, a lot of "out- of-towners" use that street as a cut through to avoid a traffic wait on Broadway.

  Councilwoman Rickie Boulden suggested signs be posted to suggest a specific time period when the street would be designated as one way only.

  She said the signs could be a deterrent same as the school posting signs are now and would cut down on the speeding also.

  The mayor advised the police chief to write a letter of recommendation to the council after investigating the violations.

 

 

Brooklawn: “HUMAN ICE CREAM SUNDAE WINNERS”

PHOTO: Alice Costello School "Human Ice Cream Sundae Winners"-From left, Lisa Parry, Jessica Tussey and Danielle Greer. 

 

Friday, May 2nd the Alice Costello School held its annual May Fair Day. The students had lunch outside and then they had an afternoon of fun and games.

Prior to the May Fair 10 teachers volunteered to become "Human Ice Cream Sundae's".

The kids voted two weeks prior to the May Fair for the teacher or teachers they wanted to see become a "Sundae".

The top 3 Teachers were the "Winners"

They included: Miss Lisa Parry, Miss Jessica Tussey and Miss Danielle Greer.ACES PTA would like to thank all the teachers who volunteered for this event. Jim Cordery, Bob Lee, Elizabeth Schultes, Elanor Bracey, Kathleen McMahon, Dee Wermuth, along with Lisa, Jessica and Danielle.

 

Brooklawn’s Kimberly Meehan to compete for Mrs. International 2008

By Albert Countryman Jr.

  Kimberly Meehan, who lives in Brooklawn with her husband, lifelong resident and electrical engineer James Meehan, was recently named Mrs. New Jersey.

  This July she will travel to Chicago and compete for the title of Mrs. International 2008.

  "My platform is Children's Oral Health Awareness," said Kimberly, a dental hygienist who has been volunteering her time and traveling to schools in Philadelphia and South Jersey to teach young students how to care for their teeth.

  She works for Dr. Ken Cirka, DDS, in Center City Philadelphia, and finds time to visit schools every week.

  "I talk to our children about dental health," said Mrs. Meehan, who grew up in Darby, PA.

  Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Bresler, who has six locations in Philadelphia, has been a big help.

  "He donated 10,000 toothbrushes. He is an amazing guy who is involved in Community Dentistry," she said.

  When going to schools, including Cold Springs in Gloucester City and Alice Costello in Brooklawn, her topics include brushing for two minutes twice a day, eating healthy snacks, and the risk soda and bubblegum present to a young child's teeth.

  She also talks about preventive dentistry, particularly dental sealants.

  These sealants last for about 10 years, cost $30 to $50 per tooth, and prevent children from getting cavities on the chewing surface of their molars.

  "Children from affluent neighborhoods are more likely to get sealants," she said.

  For the past 13 years, Kimberly has worked as a dental hygienist, and is certified in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

  If she wins the Mrs. International title, she will be able to bring her platform worldwide.

  Kimberly and James Meehan enjoy the hometown feel of living in Brooklawn.

  "We love Brooklawn. It is a small, quaint, little town close to the City," said Kimberly, adding that they enjoy going to Philadelphia for the theater, the ballet, and dinner.

  For summer vacation, they like Wildwood Crest.

  Kimberly has been nominated for the National Community Dental Service Hygienist Hero Award. The winner will be honored at an upcoming convention this May.

  Meanwhile, she will continue to visit area schools and help K-3 students learn to take care of their teeth.

SUV Burns in Brooklawn Shopping Center

April 16th-2008  20:05 hrs

Brooklawn Camden County Firefighters responded to the parking lot of the Shop Rite at Rt 130 and Browning Road.

Engine 3441 arrived to find an SUV with fire showing from the engine compartment , the fire was quickly brought under control with no injuries reported.

Steve Skipton Photos

 

County Taxes Increase in 9 Towns, Included in the 9, Gloucester City and Brooklawn

www.courierpostline.com

He explained the adjustment is necessary because some communities' property values have appreciated faster than others over the course of a year.

The fact that property values overall are rising in their towns didn't make a county tax increase any easier to bear for residents Elaine Hansell, of Pennsauken, and Gordon Thomas, of Gloucester City.

Hansell, 74, would see her county taxes increase by $58 in 2008. That's money she could otherwise use on her prescription medication, she said.

"I'm frustrated because in Gloucester City people are building new homes and I thought more homes in the city was supposed to mean lower taxes," Thomas said.

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Alan Young, age 37, member of IBEW Local 351, graduate of Collingswood HS

YOUNG, ALAN
Suddenly on April 14, 2008, age 37, of Sicklerville formerly of Oaklyn passed away.

Alan was a jokester and he loved surfing and snowboarding. He was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 351 in Folsom. He was a 1989 graduate of Collingswood High School. He always had a smile on his face and he was an outstanding husband, father, son and brother.

He is survived by his wife Karen Young (nee Mortimer) who grew up in Gloucester City and is the Pre-School teacher at Alice Costello School in Brooklawn. The couple just had a baby two weeks ago.

Also survived by his sons, Trevor and Jayden; his parents, Albert and Blanche; his sister, Tracy (Conrad); his grandmothers, Blanche Abrams and Gertrude Young; his mother-in-law, Blanche Mortimer; his brother-in-laws, Kevin (Mary) and Kenny (Colleen); his grandmother-in-law, Blanche Borger and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday from 7:00 -9:00 PM at the HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 9 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights. His Funeral Mass will be held Friday morning 10:00 AM at St. Aloysius Church, 37 W. Haddon Ave., Oaklyn.

Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Family of Alan Young c/o Healey Funeral Home, 9 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035.

Brooklawn School Election Results

Budget - Yes votes - 37 no votes -22

Bruce Darrow - Unopposed

Jane Barcklow- Unopposed
Total of votes cast 60

County Taxes Increase in 9 Towns, Included in the 9, Gloucester City and Brooklawn

source www.courierpostonline.com

The projected tax decrease is based on an equalized tax rate, which means tax rates will vary depending on municipality. As it stands, 22 of the county's 37 municipalities would get a county tax reduction, six would see county taxes stay the same and nine would receive a county tax increase. Those towns are Brooklawn, Gloucester City, Laurel Springs, Lawnside, Lindenwold, Pennsauken, Stratford, Voorhees and Woodlynne.

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Brooklawn Police Blotter for the month of March

 

 

3/15/08 – Alycia Hunter, of Westville, was arrested after she was seen, by ShopRite store security, removing money from the cash registered and placing it on her person. Hunter was brought o police headquarters were she was processed and released pending a Municipal Court appearance.

3/16/08 – Carmen Maldonado, of Camden, was arrested for shoplifting after she attempted to conceal beauty products in order to deprive the owner of payment. Maldonado was transported to Police Headquarters, processed and released pending a Municipal Court appearance.

3/20/08 – Zachary North, of Brooklawn, was seen operating a motor vehicle, knowing that North had numerous warrants police initiated a motor vehicle stop and placed him under arrest. North was transported to Police Headquarters, processed and remanded to the Camden County Correctional facility.

3/23/08 – James Clark, of Bellmawr, was arrested for shoplifting after he attempted to conceal numerous boxes of Zyrtec under his clothing in order to deprive the owner of payment. Clark was transported to Police Headquarters, processed and released pending a Municipal Court appearance.

3/23/08 – Dennis Castro, of Westville, was stopped for a motor vehicle violation; through further investigation he was found to have an active warrant. Castro was arrested and transported to Police Headquarters, processed and Remanded to the Gloucester County Correctional Facility.

3/29/08 - Patricia Marks of Langhorne Pa, was arrested after her vehicle was scene weaving in the roadway. After a motor vehicle stop Marks was found to be operating her vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or drug. Marks was transported to Police Headquarters, processed and released to a sober adult pending a Municipal Court appearance.

3/30/08 - Michael Lambe, of Somerdale, was arrested for shoplifting after he attempted to conceal numerous boxes of beauty products in order to deprive the owner of payment. Lambe was transported to Police Headquarters, processed and released pending a Municipal Court appearance.

James Taylor Jr. – of Brooklawn, was arrested after it was reported that he was being loud and disorderly while breaking the windows of his vehicle with a brick. When told by police to stop yelling Taylor told police to lock him up, police accommodated Taylor and took him into custody. Taylor was transported to police headquarters processed and released pending a Municipal Court Appearance.

Aldo Perozzi, age 91, of Brooklawn, active Westville Bible Church member

  Funeral services were held at Etherington-Creran Funeral Home, Gloucester City for Also Perozzi, 91, of Brooklawn who passed away on April 8, 2008.

  Beloved husband of the late Anna M. (nee Fish) and loving father of Robert Perozzi of Brooklawn and Bruce Perozzi (Gail) of Sumter, SC. Dear brother of John Perozzi, grandchildren Alison, Carolyn, Laura, great-grandchildren Brandon and Camden and many nieces and nephews also survive him.

  Mr. Perozzi was an active and long time member of the Bible Church of Westville.

Interment in Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford.

Walter C. Garson Sr., age 81, member of the American Legion Post 72

GARSON / GAWRONSKI WALTER  C.,  Sr.

On April 4, 2008. Age 81. Of Brooklawn. Loving husband of 60 years to Dolores Garson (nee Powell). Beloved father of Walter,Jr. (Lynn), Stephen J. (Cheryl), Lawrence J. (Judith), and Gail T. (John) Garson. Loving Grandfather of 9 and Great-grand father of 10. Walter proudly served in the U.S.Army Air Corp.

 

He was a member of the Brooklawn American Legion Post #72. Walter worked for over 40 years at Westinghouse of Lester, Pa.

 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday evening from 7 to 9 PM and Saturday from 9 to 10 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM at St. Mary's R.C.Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Interment with Military Honors at New Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.

 

Expressions of Sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Walter C. Garson, Sr.
Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through McCann-Healey Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, N.J. 08030 Phone: 856-456-1142

Jim Cooper, age 65, Brooklawn, Vietnam Veteran, Post 72 Member and Parishioner of St. Maurice

COOPER James T.

On April 3, 2008. Age 65. Of Brooklawn. Predeceased by his loving parents Thomas G. and Katherine Cooper (nee Polimeno). Survived by his loving and devoted cousins; Anna (James) Doherty, Anthony (Maryann) Dogostino, Jacqueline (Francis) Brown, Angelina (Francis) Collins, and Angelo (Maria) DiCicco.

James proudly served during the Vietnam War and was retired from the United States Air Force. He was a long-time member of the Brooklawn American Legion Post #72. James was a faithful and devoted parishioner of St. Maurice R.C. Church in Brooklawn.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St. (at Brown St.), Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am at Saint Maurice R.C. Church : 401 Community Rd., Brooklawn. Interment New Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.

The family requests memorial donations in James' memory to a charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of James T. Cooper. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street , Gloucester City. Phone: 856-456-1142.

David Lex Succumbs, former Brooklawn resident, graduate of GHS Class of 1972

LEX, DAVID P., SR.

On March 31, 2008, of Malaga, formerly of Brooklawn. Age 53. 

Beloved husband of 25 years to Jackie (nee Caporusso). Devoted father of Melanie Panebianco-Maisch (Brian), David Lex, Jr. and Joshua Lex. Loving son of Dorothy (nee Shute) and the late Alfred Lex. Dear brother of Carol Fulgham, Jeffrey Lex (Victoria) and the late Michael Lex. Cherished Pop Pop of Gabriella Panebianco. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lex was a member of Teamsters Local 628. He coached Franklin Twp. Little League from 1984-1999. He attended Alice Costello School and graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1972.

Funeral services were held on Thursday (today) at the ARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 8pm at the funeral home.

Interment private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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Brooklawn: Mayor and Council Oppose Governor Corzine’s Budget Cuts

"We are doing everything right and then we are told we will not get any aid because we did so well last year,"Brooklawn Mayor John Soubasis 

By Sara Martino

NEWS Correspondent

     Mayor John Soubasis and members of Brooklawn Council recently went to Trenton with the intention of letting Governor John Corzine know about their objections to the reduction of, or non-existence of, state aid to the municipalities. 

  "We are streamlining everything possible. Why are we getting penalized by losing state aid?" Mayor Soubasis asked.

  During last week's Council meeting, the mayor said more than $119,000 of state aid was lost this year.

  Discrencenary aid dole outs are up to the governor.

  "Some municipalities receive it who shouldn't," the mayor said.

  "We are doing everything right and then we are told we will not get any aid because we did so well last year," Soubasis said.

  "We are making it work because we are operating on a shoestring. We are fiscally responsible. The town is run like a business. Our only funds and revenue is received from borough owned rental homes, property taxes, and writing tickets," the mayor said.

  The municipal budget for FY2008 was introduced in the amount of $2,605,000.

  If approved and if no state aid is forthcoming, the increase in taxes would be 6.5 cents or an increase of $52 per year on an average $80,000 property.

  "We will continue with our services. There will not be any cuts. Brooklawn is a clean, safe environment in which to live in and to work and raise a family. But, there is no magic, no Brooklawn money tree," the mayor said.

  Council okayed a resolution opposing the governor's proposed state bud-get.

  Borough Engineer Chuck Riebel said the NJ Historical Society gave the go-ahead to start the redevelopment project along the waterfront.

  The process had been delayed because the Historical Society had to determine if any artifacts may be unearthed or destroyed and they did not want an endangered plant along the water to be lost.

  "Maybe we could start this summer or early fall to finish the gazebo, install an emergency boat access ramp, install lighting and establish the riverbank," Riebel said.

  Other resolutions that were approved include; the increase of the temporary budget; adoption of a three year agreement with Camden County for CDBG grant for the improvement of properties; a borough home credit for heater contracts ($20); awarding of a contract with Winner Ford for a police vehicle; rental increase for borough homes; and an application for Open Space funding to purchase playground equipment.

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No Tax Increase in Brooklawn School District: Shared Services Agreement Approved With Borough

Source Media Release, March 26, 2008

The Brooklawn Board of Education held a public hearing and then approved the district's 2008-2009 budget of $5,395, 586 at the regular meeting of the Board on March 20.

There will be no tax increase in the Brooklawn School District. Nor will there be any reduction in services. The school district plans to continue to provide services not only for families who have children who attend the school district, but for the entire community as well.

The Shop Rite of Brooklawn Center and the Flowers Library and Media Center will be open evenings and some weekends. Programs will be planned for residents of all ages.

The Board remains committed to continuing the pursuit of nontraditional sources of revenue in the coming year, including the pursuit of discretionary grant funding and continued participations in the New Jersey Inter-district Public School Choice Program.

Highlights of the proposed budget include increased funding for technology, employment of a part-time teacher of Spanish, increased counseling and early childhood education services, and repairs and updates to the physical plant.

In addition, the Board of Education and the Brooklawn Borough Council have agreed to develop a local interagency shared services agreement. Board President Bruce Darrow and Mayor John Soubasis met several times to discuss this agreement, which will result in the school district and borough sharing some services and lead to reduced costs for both the school district and borough.

Board of Education President Bruce Darrow said, "The entire Board should be commended for their hard work in putting together the 2008-2009 budget. The Board would actually have liked to decrease taxes; however, because the district tax levy is already at the minimum permitted by state law, we were not allowed to do so. Our students remain high achieving, and the school district cost per pupil is among the lowest in the state.

In the past several years, we have built a library, classrooms, and a gym, added staff and programs, installed a new heating system and windows, made significant improvements in technology, and made numerous other improvements to educational programs and the physical plant—all without a tax increase. The Board remains committed to working with the entire community, including Mayor and Council, to find innovative ways to continue the success of the school district for the benefit of not only the students but all the residents of Brooklawn."

Drive for Dave: A Benefit for Dave Lex.....your help is needed

My friend Dave Lex, who I grew up with in Brooklawn, was diagnosed with brain & liver tumors and one other area I am not sure of.  What I am sure of is....he is dying....

Dave graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1972.

We had been in contact thru emails and Instant Messenger (and I have a wonderful "Wedding ring found after 34 yrs" story to tell), but haven't had the opportunity to see each other in a while.  He told me he did not ask the dr. how much time he had because he was going to fight and did not want to know a time limit.

Well....his fight is over and without a miracle; I don't believe he can win.  The Doctors have given him two weeks.....brain seizures have caused damage and his left side is affected too.

His wife Jackie (Caparusso) Lex had to stop work to take care of him and he is only receiving a percentage of his truck driving income thru disability.

The last email I received from their daughter was asking for support because the insurance will "cap" and it will not pay for anymore cancer treatment.

They will not only need financial support for the insurance, but basic living needs will be stressed to the limits and they need help. I have rubber bracelets in support of a "Drive for Dave" and am asking for donations for the family.

You can send them directly to me or make a check out in Jackie's name (and send to me), if you feel more comfortable with that. If you like you can drop off a donation and pick up a rubber bracelet to wear in support.

Thanks for taking the time to read this mail and I hope to hear from you.If you know any of your friends who would be willing to help out, PLEASE forward this mail and ask for help.

Thanks again,

Kathy Pennington

37 Cedar Ave.

Westville, NJ 08093

856-742-0679

 

Brooklawn: Kimberly Meehan, Mrs. New Jersey International 2008 wins Most Photogenic Mrs. poll for 2007

A special thanks to my family, friends, neighbor's and Cleary's Notebook readers for all your votes.

 

“ The response was great, see what happens when a town pulls together!”

 

http://www.tftj.com/News/Poll_Finalresults.htm/130

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Rose Everhart, devoted parishioner of St. Maurice Church & Brooklawn Board of Health member

EVERHART
Frances Rose

On March 19, 2008. Age 58. (nee Law) Of Brooklawn. Beloved daughter of the late Francis Law and Theresa (nee Buch) Law. Loving wife of Joseph H. Everhart. Loving mother of Kevin Everhart of Brooklawn and Jeffrey (Candy) Everhart of Glassboro. Dear sister of Jeanne Marie Law, Stephen Law, Timothy (Dawn) Law, and the late Daniel Law, and aunt of Isabella Law. Frances was a faithful and devoted parishioner of Saint Maurice R.C. Church in Brooklawn. She was a longtime member of the Brooklawn Board of Health. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Monday morning from 8 to 9:15 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St. (at Brown St.), Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am at Saint Maurice R.C. Church : 401 Community Rd. , Brooklawn. Interment New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. The family requests memorial donations in Frances ’ memory to the American Diabetes Association: P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria , VA 22312. Please write Frances Rose Everhart in the memo of the check. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through the funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Frances Rose Everhart.

Last Day to Vote for Kimberly Meehan of Brooklawn

Hello everyone,  

 

I need some mass voters out there!! 

I have been nominated for overall MRS. PHOTOGENIC across the country for 2007.   

 

I need your help, please vote and forward this message to all you classmates, friends, students, colleagues etc.   

 

Thanks a million!!!!  Kim

PS:Polls Close March 15

click here to vote

      

Brooklawn School District Offers Services for Pre-School Handicap Program

 

Brooklawn School District offers free services to find out if a child is eligible for a preschool handicapped program.

 

  The programs serve 3 to 4 year old children who are functioning at a level below what could be expected for their chronological age in the areas of: Speech and Language, Coordination, Social and Emotional Adjustment, Physical Health or General Learning.

  To be eligible, a child must be between the ages of 3 and 5 years and qualify for services based on screening and assessment results.

  Early Intervention Program provides services for infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age who have special needs.

  "We believe the sooner a child's special needs can be determined, the better that child's chances are to receive an appropriate education and develop his or her potential," school officials said.

  Screening for handicapped, preschool children, ages 3 to 5 will be conducted by the Brooklawn Child Study Team on Thursday, March 31, 2008 between the hours of 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

  For residents of Brooklawn who have a child who is between the ages of 3 and 5 with significant delays in the areas of speech/language, vision/he-aring, social/emotional, and/or gross/fine motor skills, free testing is available.

  Call the Child Study Team office at 856-456-4039x6 to register for this free screening or for more information.

Brooklawn ACES Girls Win Memorial AA Tournament

Congratulations to the Brooklawn ACES girls’ basketball team for winning the Memorial AA tournament on Sunday, March 9.  They beat teams from St. Francis, Holy Trinity, Gloucester, and Runnemede to become the champions. 

Pictured with the first place trophy are players Melissa Mackey, Meghan Ryan, Kathi Velez, Rachael Cowgill, Sydney Thomson, Kate Boulden, Taylor Blackiston, Taylor Farrow, Amanda Boulden, and Makenzi Cooper. The team is coached by Chuck Thomson.

Brooklawn: A Tribute to Elvis.....

The Brooklawn Fire Department.........



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Brooklawn Fire Company Needs You!

By Mike Wallace

Brooklawn Fireman

 

 Camden County Fire Station 34-4 (Brooklawn) is actively seeking volunteers in the Brooklawn, Gloucester City area.  We are a small, close knit, family oriented station that covers the 1.2 square miles of the Borough of Brooklawn.  Free training is provided and it's a good opportunity to serve your community and give a helping hand to your neighbors.

 

    Being a firefighter over the years has changed.  Fires have decreased and the fire service is expanding and covering many different kinds of emergencies including accidents, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, even pumping out basements due to flooding.

 

Brooklawn offers an Explorer Post as well as a Junior program for children 14 years of age & older.  Above and beyond the Emergency Services we provide there are also some social activities within our organization as well. 

 

For instance Elvis is back to our Station in May, we have an annual Duck Race in the Summer, Nascar parties, Super Bowl parties & the like.  We also have a hall available to the community for rental. 

 

    I could go on & on with the benefits of joining your local Fire Company.  Now it's up to you to give us a shot.

 

Stop around the station on North Wilson Ave.  @ the circle any Tuesday Night around 7PM and any of our members would gladly show you around and give you an application. 

 

Or you may call our President Mike Gillen (609) 352-5267 or Chief Sam Cilurso (856) 373-1719

Brooklawn:More photos of Saturday's traffic accident

Photos by Vince Payne

Motor vehicle accident at Route 130 and Browning Road near John's Ticket Agency at 10:40 AM. A car struck a utility pole breaking it in half near the jug handle.

The transformer on the utility pole exploded. At the time power outages were reported in some areas of Brooklawn.

The downed utility pole caused a traffic backup and police were asking drivers to follow a local detour.

The pole has since been removed from the roadway and traffic flow in the area is back to normal.

The driver of the vehicle  was  injured.

New Jersey:Corzine budget's gives some schools extra aid;Brooklawn to receive an extra $291,642

source www.philly.com

A total of 23 districts, including five locally, are projected to get more basic aid than was projected in December due to changes to the data used to compute their funding.

The local districts and their additional aid amounts are: Beverly City, Burlington County, $86,114; Willingboro Township, Burlington County, $732,882; Brooklawn Borough, Camden County, $291,642; Gloucester County Vocational, $1.4 million; South Harrison Township, Gloucester County, $7,700.

Statewide, districts were slated to receive at least two percent more state aid and in some cases, as much as a 20 percent increase depending on criteria like the number of students they served who are poor, non-English speaking and in special education.

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Breaking News/Brooklawn: vehicle involved in traffic accident

Saturday, 10:40 AM-The Department of Transportation is reporting that traffic lanes on north bound Route 130 are now open.....no information available on how the accident occurred or on the condition of the driver.  photos by Daisy Dailey

 

Breaking News/Brooklawn: Traffic accident causes power outage, injuries reported

By Daisy Dailey

Saturday-Motor vehicle accident at Route 130 and Browning Road near John's Ticket Agency at 10:40 AM. A car struck a utility pole breaking it in half near the jug handle. The transformer on the utility pole exploded. Power outages in some areas of Brooklawn. The driver of the vehicle  was  injured.

Camden County Grand Jury Indictments released; includes charges against killers of Brooklawn man

MEDIA INFORMATION

February 27, 2008

Acting Camden County Prosecutor Joshua M. Ottenberg reported today a grand jury handed down indictments in eight cases handled by the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. The indictments were filed Feb. 20 and were made public today. 

* Gregory Kellum, Zoran Harris, and Naquan Johnson: Kellum, M/18, of the 400 block of Jackson Street in Camden, Harris, M/15, of the 1800 block of S. 6th Street in Camden, and Johnson, M/19, of the 300 block of Jackson Street in Camden, were each indicted for Murder, Felony Murder, Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Robbery, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of Weapons in connection with the shooting death of James Zemek, 17, of the Brooklawn Court Apartments in Brooklawn.  

Zemek was shot about 1:50 a.m. on May 30, 2007 between Emerald Street and Ferry Avenue. 

* Bernardino Estevez: Estevez, M/37, of the 2900 block of Royden Street in Camden, was indicted for Murder in connection with the killing of his wife, Ysabel Placencia, 32.  

Estevez is accused of killing her with his hands at their home on July 18, 2007. 

* Troy Leary: Leary, M/21, of the 1600 block of Euclid Avenue, was indicted for Murder, Conspiracy, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, Endangering an Injured Victim and Certain Persons not to Have Weapons in connection with the shooting death of James L. Jackmon, M/35, of Morse Street in Camden.  

Leary is accused of shooting Jackmon about 5 p.m. on August 16, 2007, on 29th Street in Camden. 

* Henry Cole: Cole, M/20, of Walnut Street in Camden, was indicted for Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in connection with the shooting death of Saad Brittingham, M/17, of the Crestbury Apartments in Camden.  

Cole is accused of shooting Brittingham about 2:30 p.m. on July 5, 2007 as the victim drove a motor scooter west on Morgan Boulevard in Camden. 

* Hakeem Pratt: Pratt, M/19, was indicted for Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Rifle or Shotgun and Endangering an Injured Victim in connection with the shooting death of Thaao Macklin, M/21, of Thurman Street in Camden.  

Pratt is accused of shooting Macklin from the inside of a car about 9 p.m. on August 20, 2007, at Newport and Thurman streets. 

* Viliamu Lemalu, M/63, of the first block of Ivy Lane in Cherry Hill, was indicted for Vehicular Homicide in connection with the death of Robert T. Naphy Jr., M/47, of the first block of New Freedom Road in Berlin.  

Lemalu was driving a vehicle about 7:30 p.m. on June 23, 2007, and is accused of running a red light at the intersection of Route 73 and Haynes Mill Road in Winslow. Lemalu's vehicle allegedly struck Naphy's vehicle, killing him.  

Lemalu is accused of drinking alcohol before the crash. He could face a maximum of 10 years in New Jersey State Prison if convicted. 

* Anthony Lipscomb: Lipscomb, M/19, of the 900 block of Mechanic Street in Camden, was indicted for Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Causing Death While Driving Without a License, Receiving a Stolen Automobile and Endangering an Injured Victim in connection with the death of Ralph Morlock, M/53, of Pennsauken. 

Lipscomb is accused of driving into Morlock, a delivery man for the Courier-Post newspaper, as he stepped out from behind his truck about 10 a.m. on Oct. 25, 2007, along Norris Street. Lipscomb is accused of driving away from the site. He is also accused of abandoning the white, 4-door Pontiac Grand Am he was driving at the time on the 1500 block of Newport Street.  

Morlock died several hours after the crash. 

Lipscomb could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in New Jersey State Prison if convicted of Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and additional time that could be served consecutively if convicted on the other counts.