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On behalf of the volunteers of the Helping Hand Food Ministry, I would like to thank the postal workers for the exceptional food drive last week.
Thank you also to all the volunteers who helped us unload the trucks, and sort and store the food items.
There were helpers from the Gloucester City Lions Club, clients of Helping Hand, Gloucester City High School students and members of various churches. It is a lot of work and we appreciate all those who helped so willingly.
There was so much more food donated this year and we could not have handled it all without the additional volunteers. We are very grateful to the good people of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension for welcoming us so warmly at our new location in their rectory.
Thank you to the residents of Gloucester City, Brooklawn and Bellmawr who contributed so generously.
Thank you to all for helping us to help others in need in our community. Sincerely,
Gloucester Catholic High School’s Class of 2012 will graduate 170 students during the Annual Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 31, at St. Agnes Church in Blackwood.
The Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. at St. Agnes. Earlier in the day, graduates will be honored during the Annual Senior Awards Breakfast at Auletto’s Ballroom in Almonesson starting at 9:30 a.m.
In U.S. News & World Report's 2012 edition of "Best Colleges," Gwynedd-Mercy College ranked in the first tier of its category, which is largely attributed to its high graduation and retention rates. The college prepares students to become top professionals in the fields of allied health professions, arts and sciences, business, education and nursing. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1948, Gwynedd-Mercy College is a coeducational institution offering more than 40 associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs on a full- and part-time basis. Main campus is situated on Sumneytown Pike between routes 309 and 202 in Gwynedd Valley, Montgomery County. The college also offers degree programs for working adults through campuses in Plymouth Meeting, Philadelphia and Bensalem. Learn more at gmc.edu, or follow us @GMCin140.
Calvin Zaun, of Cherry Hill, the father of the American POW whose battered face became an iconic image during the Persian Gulf War, died Sunday, May 27, at the Lutheran Home nursing-care facility in Moorestown after a long illness.
Mr. Zaun’s son, Jeffrey, was held captive for six weeks by Saddam Hussein’s forces in 1991. Calvin and Marjorie Zaun found their quiet lives on Whitman Avenue in Cherry Hill plunged into a media maelstrom after their son’s captors paraded Jeffrey Zaun and other prisoners of war on Iraqi TV and forced them to read propaganda statements on Jan. 20.
Mr. Zaun was born and raised in Gloucester City, and he graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1947.
He served as a cook in the Air Force from 1948 to 1952, rising to the rank of technical sergeant.
After the service, he worked for nearly 30 years at Linton’s all-night diner at 18th and Spring Garden Streets in Philadelphia. His time as the night counterman working the 11 p.m.-to-7 a.m. shift was the subject of a 1977 column by The Inquirer’s Dorothy Storck.
Mr. Zaun then worked for the next two decades as a security guard and maintenance employee at Cherry Hill High School East.
He met his wife of 53 years in a square-dancing class at the YMCA in Center City, she recalled.
Jeffrey Zaun, now a credit analyst at Standard & Poor’s, said his father "taught me how to be calm, to keep my cool."
In addition his wife and son, Mr. Zaun is survived by a daughter, Linda Zubrin, and two grandchildren.
A viewing will be held Friday, June 1, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Rd., Haddonfield, where Mr. Zaun was a member. The funeral will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haddonfield United Methodist’s memorial fund, which benefits the church’s youth ministry.
Gloucester City Pollice Chief George Berglund (far left) was the MC. Patrolman Wm.Johnson, (second from right) and Sgt. Jason Flood organized the event. Mayor William James apologized on behalf of the citizens of Gloucester City to the family members (pictured) for taking 66- years to honor their grand honoro honor their grandfather and cousin.
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By Albert Countryman Jr.
Gloucester City News
On a winter night February 27, 1946, Gloucester City Police Officer Frederick J. Blackburn, 75, was walking the beat at the intersection of Cumberland and Atlantic streets.
A 34-year veteran of the Police Department, Blackburn was delivering a message, then Police Chief James Smith had told the Gloucester City News reporter.
Blackburn was struck by a hit-and-run driver, and was found lying on Cumberland Street by William Hasty of Hunter Street.
Gloucester City Mayor and Council passed two bond ordinances at the May 24 meeting, one in the amount of $716,000 and the other in the amount of $182,000 for a total of $898,000.
The money from the first bond will be used for the reconstruction and resurfacing of various streets ($175,000), replacement of windows in various municipal buildings ($70,000), to purchase a sports utility vehicle ($35,000) for the fire department, building improvements to the Police Administration Building ($90,000), computer equipment for the Housing Department ($25,000), equipment for the Public Works Dept., such as dump truck with plow and spreader, a pick-up truck with plow and leaf collector ($206,000), holiday decorations ($35,000), new windows and doors at the Library ($50,000) and computer equipment for the Library ($30,000).
The Gloucester City Memorial Day Service will be held Monday, May 28th beginning at 11:00AM at the Veteran's Memorial Monuments at Broadway and Monmouth St.
Event sponsored and organized by the VFW Post 3620, American Legion Post 35, and Gloucester City Celebrations Committee. Speakers to include Mayor Bill James, VFW State Commander Earl Courter, and High School Students.
After the ceremony, there will be a parade down Cumberland Street to Freedom Pier, led by the Veteran's Color Guards and the Gloucester City String Band. At Freedom Pier, the Boat Launch will take place at the Delaware River with the Boat being escorted by local Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts. All City organizations are encouraged to come out and participate to honor our Veteran's for their sacrifices and services provided to our Country. Before the service, Color Guards will begin visiting all City cemetaries to honor our fallen beginning at 8:30am.
(cnbnews.net)On 05/17 at 1925 Michael Burgos (19) of the 200 block of Morris Street after being stopped at Collings and Essex for questioning regarding a burglary earlier in the year. Burgos was found to be in possession of 1 bag of marijuana.
On 05/19 at 0143 a motor vehicle stop on Broadway and Mercer led to the arrest of Aaron Davis (37) of Camden City. Davis was arrested and charged with DWI after a breath test revealed his blood alcohol level to be .22%, above the legal limit of .08%.
On 05/19 at 1127 a motor vehicle stop on Broadway and Monmouth led to the arrest of Sandra Smith (33) of Glendora, who was a passenger in the vehicle. Smith was found to be in possession of 3 bags of heroin, 10 bags of crack cocaine and 9 Alprazolam pills, a generic form of Xanax. She was charged with multiple counts of Possession of CDS and released.
On April 20, 2012 (nee Martin) of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, age 90.
She was the beloved wife of the late Donald McFaul, loving mother of Mary Jane Braun and dear sister of Elizabeth Clifford. She is also survived by her dear grandson Joseph Terrazzini (Wendy), great grandchildren Deanna, Joseph, and Mia and several loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 POWELL ST., GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. Mrs. McFaul's Memorial Service will be held 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Interment of Ashes will follow at Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ www.etheringtonfh.com
On May 23, 2012 of Gloucester City, NJ, age 51 years. He is the beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Stephen), loving father of Michael, Jr. (Laura) Katherine and John VanFossen and step father of Anthony Marden, cherished grandfather of Julia, Brielle and Liam, devoted son of Katherine (nee Keim) and the late Charles VanFossen and dear brother of Lisa VanFossen and the late Charles J. VanFossen III.
Mike was born and raised in Gloucester City. He was a devoted member and Usher in the Emmaus Catholic Community at Sacred Heart Church, a Member of the Cardinal Cushing Council #6469 K of C and the Msgr. Arthur B. Strenski 4th Degree Assembly #1849 as well. Mike was also a Life Member of Brooklawn Fire Company.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and again Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell St., Gloucester City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM at Emmaus Catholic Community at Sacred Heart Church, Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Interment to follow at New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations in Mike's name be made to the Brooklawn Fire Co., Horton and South Wilson Ave., Brooklawn, NJ 08030. www.etheringtonfh.com
In the care of her loving family, on May 24, 2012. Age 58. (nee Pascarello) Of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted wife of 35 years to Paul M. Kormann. Loving mother of Melissa Kormann and Philip Kormann. Cherished daughter of Martha E. Pascarello (nee Bergé) and the late Joseph E. Pascarello, Sr. Dear sister of Joseph Pascarello (Kathleen), Theresa Greene (Robert), Linda Capie (Steven) and Richard Pascarello (Paula).
Gail graduated from Triton High School class of 1972. She was a sales associate for Michael’s Arts and Crafts in Deptford.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Monday evening from 7 to 9 PM and again on Tuesday morning from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Catholic Funeral Service will begin at 12 Noon in the funeral home. At Gail’s request, all are encouraged to dress casual for her viewing and services. Interment will follow in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.
Family prefers in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Gail’s memory to: Wounded Warrior Project: P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or to the Camden County Fireman’s Association Memorial Fund: P.O. Box 86, Bellmawr, NJ 08099. In the memo, please write: Gail M. Kormann.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Gail Marie Kormann. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142
Gloucester City has provided a summer program free of charge for the youth of this city for over twenty years, and once again this camp reaches out to engage our children with athletic and artistic camps.
This camp will focus on the correct skills needed to enjoy and play soccer. Within the four days of the camp, children will be exposed to the rules of the game while experiencing the exciting action of live competition.
Sunoco ( or Texaco or Coastal depending on your age) plant in Westville is being demolished.
Per the Gloucester County times and Sunoco press release. Now I have a friend who used to work there and was hired back as a consultant just for this demo. The company that is doing the work is NCM a national demo company. The funny part is Almost ALL of the workers toiling there arent from our area. They are from NC, SC Tenn Tex etc.
Now I was a union man for 20 plus years and know with the amount of unemployment in the local unions around here that the skills needed to do this job are readily available locally. But yet the company is open shop so they havent hired any local people. Now some of these jobs are simple labor jobs that almost anyone male or female in this area could do with 4 hrs or less training ( as required by OSHA and the Delaware Valley Chemical/ refining agreement) we are talking labor to clean up drag parts and pieces do fire watch etc. So yes Union and Non union labor here.
The recent incident of a Cherry Hill student in special education being bullied by teachers has created a firestorm of discussion and activity. The good that can come from this is that it draws attention to the issue and will hopefully result in measures being swiftly put in place to stop this kind of abuse.
However, this incident is, very sadly, not all that unusual. Just last November in Gloucester County a similar incident happened and information searches will turn up hundreds of other incidents. In addition, there are countless other incidents that will never be reported or brought to light.
Teachers are placed in a position of power and authority over society’s most precious commodity-our children. For any teacher to belittle, abuse or demean a student is reprehensible. For a teacher to do so to a student with special needs, who is even more vulnerable, is beyond comprehension.
Disciplinary action in these cases needs to be swift and severe. New Jersey’s anti-bullying bill of rights was a quick and progressive action to address student-student bullying. Now we need to ensure an equally effective measure to address this “new” form of bullying. Teachers who bully should never have the opportunity to be around children again.
In addition, everyone working within schools, as well as, students and parents need to learn how to recognize the sings of children being bullied and be empowered to speak out against it.
(Editor’s note: The statement below is by Dan Keashen in regards to the findings in yesterday’s SCI report on taxpayer funded union representation in Camden City:
The Freeholders are appalled by the findings in today’s SCI report and the taxpayer funds spent on full-time union officials in Camden City. The Camden City Police and Fire Departments have gone through severe cuts in the last year only to have six of their officers paid a full time salary, benefits and fringe benefits, including a clothing allowance, on the taxpayer dime.
If you look at other police and fire departments in Camden County, none of them have this taxpayer benefit, in fact, in Cherry Hill the Superior Officers Association representative works as a full time supervisor of investigation and is the Township public information officer.
The students at the Extended Day Program at Cold Springs School gratefully received four gardens that were recently installed in the school’s courtyard.
The gardens were the product of a joint venture between Cherry Hill’s Garden State Discovery Museum and Subaru.
Moving Hay – Hard working horticulturists at Cold Springs School, from left: Jessica Sandobal, Mikayla Renzi and Cheryl McManus, carry alfalfa hay that will be used to much the gardens at the school. ~photo by Anne Forline
As part of Subaru’s Green Garden’s Initiative, the Garden State Discovery Museum hosted a seminar for teachers to learn about the importance of organic local foods, the usage of flora for fauna and the transformation of a schoolyard into a living classroom.
After returning from Executive Session during last week’s meeting, the Gloucester City Board of Education (BOE) made a motion to approve Joseph Rafferty’s contract as the new school superintendent.
photo by Anne Forline
Relaxing after giving presentations to the Gloucester City School Board concerning their schools are talented district students, from left: Nicole DeMarco, Sydney Abele and Rylie Iaconelli.
BOE members approved a three-year contract for July 2012 through June 2015.
Mr. Rafferty’s starting salary will be $146,000, with a two percent annual increase. Those figures calculate to be $148,920 and $151,898 for the remaining two years.
Board members absent from this session were Adam Baker, Bruce Darrrow and Patrick Hagan.
During the meeting, various motions were made and approved.
A motion was made regarding student action items, personnel items, workshops, field trips and curriculum as listed, and these all passed.
(cnbnews.net)END OF WATCH SERVICE-The Gloucester City Police Benevolent Association Local 40 along with the City of Gloucester City dedicated a memorial plaque in honor of Gloucester City Police Officer Frederick Blackburn on Friday, May 18th, 2012 at the Police Administration Building, 313 Monmouth Street.
In the long history of the Gloucester City Police Department, Officer Blackburn is the only local officer that has been killed in the line of duty. The Patrolman was struck by a hit-and-run driver on March 6, 1946 as he walked his beat at the intersection of Cumberland and Atlantic Streets. According to a report in the Gloucester City News, Officer Blackburn was found lying on Cumberland Street by William Hasty, of 519 Hunter Street. Hasty took the injured officer to his home and called a doctor. The following day is condition had gotten worst and the officer was transported to Cooper Hospital where he died from internal injuries 8 days later. Blackburn, who was 75 years old, had served as a Patrolman for 34 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Gloucester City Pollice Chief George Berglund (far left) was the MC. Patrolman Wm. Johnson, (second from right) and Sgt. Jason Flood organized the event. Mayor William James apologized on behalf of the citizens of Gloucester City to the family members (pictured) for taking 66- years to honor their grandfather and cousin.
Elijah P. Gatewood-Gabriel (DOB 2/21/92), of 5305 Shetland Way in the Inverness Apartments, Deptford Township Gloucester County NJ, died early this morning (5/18) from a stabbing around midnight at the Inverness complex on Route 47.
An uncle of the victim, Chad Gatewood (DOB 12/4/66) of the same address as the victim, has been arrested and charged in the stabbing, which is believed to have resulted from a family argument that the victim’s mother attempted to stop. Chad Gatewood is charged with murder, aggravated assault unlawful possession of a weapon – a kitchen knife, the suspected weapon. He is being held at the Gloucester County Jail in Woodbury in default of $300,000 bail.
Following a 12:01 a.m. 9-1-1 call to police from the Inverness unit shared by the victim, suspect and the victim’s mother, Gatewood-Gabriel was transported to Underwood-Memorial Hospital in Woodbury NJ and was pronounced dead there at 12:54 a.m. An autopsy today by the Gloucester County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be homicide and the manner of death to be multiple stab wounds.
Chad Gatewood was treated at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Washington Township NJ for a cut on his hand. The victim’s mother was treated for a cut to a hand at Underwood-Memorial Hospital in Woodbury NJ.
On May 16, 2012. Age 75. Of Gloucester City. Loving Son of the late James L. McDermott, Sr. and Rebecca (nee Pippet). Jim was born in Camden and was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. He worked as a heavy laborer for 36 years for the Gloucester City Highway Department. Jim had a passion for fishing and hunting.
At Jim’s request, cremation will be private and there will be no services.
Memorial Donations are preferred to the Gloucester City Lakes Association: 44 Baynes Avenue, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. These donations will be used for the Gloucester City Fishing Derby 2013. Please write in memo: James L. McDermott, Jr.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of James L. McDermott, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142
POLICE OFFICER MEMORIAL SERVICE-The Gloucester City Police Benevolent Association along with the City of Gloucester City will be dedicating a memorial in honor of Gloucester City Police Officer Frederick Blackburn (photo) on Friday, May 18th at 1 PM at the Police Administration Building, 313 Monmouth Street. Some members of the Blackburn family will be in attendance.
Blackburn is the only Gloucester City Police Officer killed in the line of duty. The Patrolman was struck by a hit-and-run driver on March 6, 1946 as he walked his beat at the intersection of Cumberland and Atlantic Streets. He succumbed to internal injuries eight days later.Blackburn, who was 75 years old, had served as a Patrolman for 34 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Award Winning Photographer – Anne Forline, above center, a Gloucester City Newsreporter and photographer, receives her Photography Contest Award during Camden County College’s recent “Year in the Life” reception for winners of the annual contest. With Anne in front of one of her winning photographs are, from left William Thompson, Camden County College Foundation Executive Director; Melissa Daly, Development Associate; Cara Forline; Steven Forline; and Raymond Yannuzzi, Camden County College President. Below is Anne’s photo “Little VIP's,” which was taken of Bellmawr’s 8U team at the 2010 Annual Gloucester City Girl's Softball Tournament. Congratulations, Anne!
She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence R. Keller Sr., loving mother of Lawrence R. Jr. (Sandra) of FL, James A. (Deborah) of Bellmawr , Shirley J. Gossman of AZ and Thomas M. Keller of Gloucester and cherished grandmother of Sheila, James, Jr., Shannon, Nicholas, Christina, and Steven, dear sister of Paul Dides of Clearfield, PA.
Mary worked for 35 years at Cooper Hospital in Camden. She was a member of the Ladies Auxilary of the Highland Park Fire Dept., the Gloucester City Sr. Citizens, and the Gloucester City Choir. Mary loved Bingo, trips to the shore and Lancaster, PA.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30am at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell St., Gloucester City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00am at St. Mary's Church 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Interment to follow at Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinaminson. There will be no evening viewing. In lieu of flowers the family has requested Memorial Donations in Mary's name be made to Alzheimer's Association , 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053 www.etheringtonfh.com
“I remember exactly when it first happened. It was New Year’s Day, 2011,” Connie recalled.
“I was sitting in my lounge chair in the living room when I first heard loud music playing. I thought it was coming from my next door neighbor playing the radio, so I pressed my ear to the wall to get a better listen,” Connie said.
“I thought that’s what it was – the neighbor playing the radio. Then, I walked into the kitchen and the music followed me.”
Connie, a long-time South Jersey resident, continued, “From that day on, the music has stayed with me. The music plays in my head. Actually, it’s in my left ear, for 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
My name is Donna Bennett, the sister of Lt. Candice Bujak. I want to thank all of you who took part in making the moment spectacular for daughter and mom.
There was tremendous effort in making everything go as planned, and more importantly a surprise! Believe me it was hard, especially since Lt. Bujak arrived earlier than expected.
It was an honor to be part of this celebration with many tears of joy. Actually it was exciting to hear my sister’s reaction when she heard the motorcycles roaring in the streets.
"I can't believe this!" she said.
It was also breath-taking to see the enormous flag being hung upon entering the vicinity of the school grounds.
The ceremony taking place was a great honor to recognize and appreciate those men and women who serve our country. It is incredible how this effort went so far that many others wanted to take part in this celebration.
My family will have an everlasting memory of this special event. It is also amazing that a video even made it to Youtube. Also, Mary Bray School has dedicated April 26 as Patriotic Day in honor of my sister.
To all the people who helped set up the Welcome Home Celebration, thank you so very much.
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The weekend event was held in Millville . Alumni members from the Class of 1960, Class of 1961, Class of 1962, Class of 1963 and 1964 were in attendance.
The weekend event was held in Millville . Alumni members from the Class of 1960, Class of 1961, Class of 1962, Class of 1963 and 1964 were in attendance.
By Lois Lane, gossip columnist for ClearysNoteBook
The Gloucester City Breakfast Club had a huge turnout for their December 29 meeting held at the Dining Car Depot, Monmouth Street at the Railroad. Some thirty-nine men were in attendance.
Hank Miller won the prize for coming the longest distance.Breakfast_club_december_07_003 The former Gloucester resident, who writes the column When East Meets West for ClearysNoteBook, flew in from his home in Kitakyushu City, Japan just for the breakfast.
Winning second place was former Gloucesterite Jack Bowe, who traveled from St. Louis Missouri to see his friends. Third was Bill Wibby Yeager who drove from Dover, Delaware. Fourth and Fifth Place goes to Butch Shaffer (Cape May) and Ron Raube (Mays Landing). The winners each received a second cup of coffee at no charge plus all the water they could drink.
El Presidente Chas Pitzo announced that Bill Cleary has resigned as treasurer and Jack Heiser volunteered to take his place. Pitzo gave a treasury report stating there was $400 in the account.
Speaking of Cleary he was the winner of the 50-50 this month. Since he was chosen to pick the stub out of the bucket some members thought he shouldn't be eligible to Breakfast_club_december_07_006 win. The executive board held an emergency meeting and ruled he could keep the prize ($19.02) as long as he picked up the tab for everyone's breakfast. Needless to say when it came time to pay the check Cleary was no where to be found.
Besides those already mentioned others in attendance included: Sam Chew, Frank Grandizio, Tom and Bud Wrigley, John Lang, Joe Boulden, Bob Bevan, Frank Cipolone, Bob Sliwa, Jack Persichetti, Ron Middleton, Joe DiGiacomo, Earl Kaighn, Walt Hall, Stu Rechard, Tom Moody.
Also, Gary Marcucci, John Hindsley, Joe Raube, Rick Gonzales, Jim and Harry Blymer, Mike Bowe, Joe Miller, Chalie Tourtual, Harry Walker, Tom ChooChoo Murphy, and Bob Bevan.
The next meeting, Saturday, January 26 at 9 AM. To become a member you must be a male, be able to eat breakfast and enjoy laughing. Also you need to know the answer to this question……where was the Charles Street Stadium located? Just in case you need a hint it was somewhere in Gloucester City.
Our first Memories album was so well received I decided to start a second one. If you have any photos you like to submit to add to any of the albums on our site send them to BillGCN@verizon.net. Please include a brief description and the approximate year the picture was taken.
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John Ryan, photographer, reporter and ad salesman for the Gloucester City News took these photos in the 1980's. John has since passed away.
Looking down from heaven John will be happy to see his photos are still being used.
Over the next couple weeks more photos will be added to this album.
If you have a photo you would like to see published in any of the albums listed on this site you can e-mail them to BillGCN@verizon.net. Or if you want call 456-1199 and someone will come out and pick the photo up. It will be returned.
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