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Mt. Ephraim BOE Disagrees On Superintendent Search

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

Gloucester City News

Now that Superintendent Joseph Rafferty has announced his resignation effective June 30, members of the Mount Ephraim School Board have three options in hiring a new superintendent.

They are to hire a new superintendent, promote from within the school district, or enter a shared services agreement with another district.

June News for the Mt. Ephraim School District

 

Mt. Ephraim Public Schools

May 23, 2012

Press Release:

 

 

June Happenings:

•   1^st  - Kershaw Honor Roll Breakfast (Gr. 3 & 4) (8 to 8:30 am)
•   4^th – 7^th - Mary Bray Book Fair 
•   6^th  - Mary Bray Honor Roll Breakfast (Gr. 3 & 4) (8 to 8:30 am)

Michael D. VanFossen Sr., Active Sacred Heart Church Member, Brooklawn Fire Dept. Volunteer

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

MOUNT EPHRAIM 'TOP APRIL STUDENTS'

 

photo by Leigh Ann Hubbs

 TOP STUDENTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL-(left to right) 8^th grade Courtney Bocchicchio, 7^th grade Lindsay Musselman, 6^th grade Kenzie Calhoun, 5^th grade Robert Snyder, 4^th grade Shannon Hyde, 3^rd grade Kelly Loughlin and 1st grade Joshua Dockery.

Not in photo is 2^nd grade Brenden Greene.

 

Memorial Service, $600,000 Grant for Fire Dept., Kudos, Zimmerman's Injury Report, Not Right!, Santone Commits to Widener U.

UPDATED MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012

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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.

Mount Ephraim School Board Reinstates Programs

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

Gloucester City News

This will be the third year in a row that the Mount Ephraim School District will operate without increasing the tax levy.

Earlier this year Board of Education (BOE) members had voted to move the school election to November, which also allowed for a 2 percent increase without public approval – but the district managed to create a budget with a zero percent increase.

For the 2012-13 school year, BOE Members were able to reinstate several positions and programs cut in the past, such as a full-time art teacher, social worker, custodian and two paraprofessionals.

Mount Ephraim Borough Taxes to Increase on Average Home $151

By Anne Forline

Gloucester City News

Mount Ephraim Mayor Joseph Wolk and Commissioners Andrew Greenwald and Bruce Gilmore passed a resolution that amended the 2012 Municipal Budget and will raise taxes more than originally anticipated.

The Mayor and Commissioners explained, “Since the budget was introduced, the Commissioners were informed that a large assessment appeal by Walgreens, and a smaller one by CVS, would have the impact of the loss of almost $100,000 in taxes.

Mount Ephraim School District March Students of the Month | cnbnews.net

 

photo by Leigh Anne Hubbs

From left to right are 1^st: Brian Thompson, 2^nd: Thomas Garbacz, 3^rd: Cherylin Pizzillo, 4^th: Jordan Smashey, 6^th: Gregory Veach, and 5^th: Alison McHugh.

 Not in photo are 7^th: Alyssa Marszalek, and 8^th: Alyssa Fitzpatrick.

 

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Welcome Home Lt. Candice Bujak, of Mt. Ephraim

Welcome Back From Afghanistan
Mount Ephraim, New Jersey

Who: Lt. Candice Bujak
When: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Time: 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: Mary Bray Elementary School
225 W. Kings Highway
Mt. Ephraim, New Jersey 08059
Contact: George (Yellow Ribbon Club) 856-685-3150
Jean Meloni (Mary Bray Elementary School) 856-933-4577

Please come out to welcome home Lt. Candice Bujak from her recent deployment from Afghanistan.

Mount Ephraim School District May Happenings

Mt. Ephraim Public Schools

April 23, 2012

Press Release:

 

May Happenings:

4th –  PTO Dance, Gr. 5-8 at Kershaw School from 7 to 9 pm

14th -  PAC Meeting – 6:30 pm – Mary Bray Media Center

  B.O.E. Meeting 7:30 Kershaw Media Center

15th – PTO Fundraiser at Pete’s Pizza in Mt. Ephraim from 4 to 9 pm

            PTO Meeting 7:00 pm  - Mary Bray Media Center

17th – R. W. Kershaw Spring Concert 7:30 pm in the Multi- Purpose Room

18^th -   PTO Dance, Gr. 3 & 4 at Mary Bray School from 7 to 9 pm

26th – R. W. Kershaw, Grade 8 Dinner Dance

28th – Memorial Day Schools are Closed

31^st -   Mary Bray Book Fair

 

 

NEW JERSEY ASK TESTING DATES:

•  Grades 7 & 8 Make-up Testing

April 30, May 1, 2, 3 &4

 

•  Grades 5 & 6 April 30, May 1, 2, 3 &4

             Make-up testing May 7, 8, 9 10 &11 
 

•  Grade 3 & 4 May 7, 8, 9,10 
•  Gr. 4 only May 11 
   Make-up testing  May 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 

 

If you are planning to move over the summer please inform the school office by June 1^st so that the proper paperwork can be completed in a timely manner.

 

The last day of school is June 14^th.  Early dismissal days will be June 13^th and June 14^th.  Please Note, this is a change from the original school calendar.

 

 

 

Mount Ephraim School District 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll | cnbnews.net

April 23, 2012

 

Third Marking Period Honor Roll:

 

Distinguished Honors

Helen Barrett, Jonathan Bell, Kenzie Calhoun, Cassidy Chambers, Mark Colavito, Gabrielle
Crain, David Critch, Taylor Finnegan, Amy Guldin, Shannon Hyde, Alyssa Marszalek, Meghan McDonough, Alison McHugh, Shea Meredith, Richard Musselman, Joshua Pizzillo, Colin Rapa-Slover, Mackenzie Rapa-Slover, Hailey Reed, Andrew Romano, Liam Spera, Charles Tanier,

Audrey Warren

 

Honors

Isabella Agostini, Victoria Alexander, Michael Arechavala, Emma Ball, Alyssa Beckett, Jayson BeckGruff, Ariana Beebe, Christopher Blaylock, Joshua Bobo, Gabrielle Bobo, Leah Bocchicchio,

WELCOME TO THE WORLD EMMA JADE

Great-grandparents Bill and Connie Cleary, of Gloucester City, are proud to announce the birth of their great-granddaughter, Emma Jade, who was born on April 20, 2012, weighing 6 lbs 5 ozs at Virtua Hospital, Voorhees NJ.

Proud parents are Brandie Woods and Joey Herrmann of Mt Ephraim.

Proud Grandparents are David and Connie Cleary Woods, of Gloucester City, and James and Robin Herrmann, of Mt. Ephraim. 

Proud uncles, David Woods, Jimmie Herrmann, and Aunt Brianna Woods.  

Gloucester City Board of Education Hires Local Resident for Superintendent Position

By Anne Forline

Gloucester City News

 

 

 

April 17 CNBNEWS NOTE: According to Mr. Rafferty the length of his contract and his salary are still being negotiated. That information will be announced when it is available.

 

After returning from Executive Session during its April 4^th meeting, the Gloucester City Board of Education (BOE) approved a motion to appoint Joseph Rafferty (photo) as the new Superintendent of Schools.

Beginning July 1 Rafferty, who lives in Gloucester City, will serve as superintendent for the nest three years, conditional upon an acceptable contract to both parties.

Rafferty will replace Superintendent Paul Spaventa, who contract was not renewed last year.

School Board members not at the meeting were Adam Baker, Bruce Darrow, Patrick Hagan and Ed Hubbs.

Since 2006, Rafferty has been the Mount Ephraim Superintendent of Schools.

A 1979 graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Rafferty had been a teacher at both Gloucester Catholic and Gloucester City high schools.

Also, he had been the Assistant Principal at Mary Ethel Costello School in Gloucester City.

Mt. Ephraim Taxes To Increase $128; Commissioners Budget Workshop April 24

By Anne Forline

Gloucester City News

 

During the April 5 Board of Commissioners meeting, Mayor Joseph Wolk and Commissioners Andrew Greenwald and Bruce Gilmore introduced the 2012 Municipal Budget and passed several resolutions and motions.

In their 2012 Budget Message, the Commissioners outlined the reasons for a tax increase.

The average residential property assessed at $92,600 would pay $1,730 in municipal taxes – an increase of $128 over 2011.

Factors contributing to the increase include rising budgeted operating expenditures, which have increased by $50,000.

This Just In: Joe Rafferty Named Superintendent of the Gloucester City School District | cnbnews

 by CNBNEWS.NET

Joseph Rafferty (photo) has been appointed Gloucester City School Superintendent by the City Board of Education this week.  He will replace Paul Spaventa, whose contract was not renewed by the Board.  

 

Presently Rafferty, a long-time resident of Gloucester City,  is the Superintendent of the Mount Ephraim School District, a position he has held since 2006. 

 

Rafferty’s work experience includes principal of the Rohrer Middle School in Haddon Township, grant writer and assistant principal of the Mary Ethel Costello School. He was a teacher at Gloucester Catholic High School and also at Gloucester City High School.

 

He graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School Class of '79 and is a parishioner at Saint Mary Church.

 

His salary and the term of his contract is not known at this time.  

 

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Mt. Ephraim School District February Students of the Month/Jump Rope for Heart Top Fundraisers

Students of the Month February 2012-From left to right they are:1^st Julianna Donato, 2^nd Samantha Matson, 3^rd Samantha Cardona, 4^th Jaina Smashey (not in picture), 5^th Chloe Lynch, 6^th Krystalyn Chico, 7^th Anthony Cristino, 8^th Emily Libetti (not in picture)

PHOTOS BY LEIGH ANNE HUBBS

 JUMP ROPE FOR HEART-Sam Keating and Morgan Keating have been the highest fundraiser for 10 consecutive years for Jump Rope for Heart.  The plaque that Sam is holding says, “Presented to Morgan and Sam Keating by the Mt. Ephraim School District In recognition of your being the top fundraisers for 10 consecutive years for the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope For Heart February 16, 2012”.

 In the photo L-R: School Board President, Dominick Cipolone; Sam Keating; Physical Education Teacher Martin Ware

 

 

Obituary: Rose M. Borda, of Mount Ephraim,

Borda, Rose Marie (nee Borda), 88, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ peacefully passed away on March 24, 2012 with her loving family by her side

Legacy

Rose was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. To her children, Rose was supportive, caring and proud of all that they accomplished throughout their lives. To her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Rose was the essence of what we all wish for in a grandmother and they cherish the memories that were made in the time that was shared. Rose was born and raised in Philadelphia to Italian immigrant parents and was one of seven children. She met and married a young man, Joseph J. Borda , who affectionately called her his "Lady in Blue", shortly after he returned home from serving in the Army during World War II. Together they shared 60 years of married life and raised three daughters that completed their family and that they loved very much. Rose and her family moved to New Jersey in 1954 and that was where she would remain for the rest of her life. Rose was a faithful parishioner of Sacred Heart Church for more than 50 years. Rose devoted her life to raising her family and tending to her home. There wasn't a day that went by that Rose wasn't preparing a fabulous family meal, Zeppoles for the annual St. Joseph's Feast Day or her famous Easter Frittata that her family looked forward to every year or working at her sewing machine on the latest dresses that she would be making for one of her girls. Rose enjoyed a wonderful life and all the pleasures that accompanied it including, listening to Classic Country Music, jigsaw puzzles and most of all, the time spent with her family in her home that was always a place where countless hours of fond memories were made and will now be cherished by her family. Rose's family would like to extend a special and sincere acknowledgement to Dr. George Schmid and his staff and Edith Crowley for the exceptional care extended to Rose during her extended illness over the past year.

Family

Rose is the beloved wife for 60 years of the late Joseph J. Borda; loving mother of Amelia Bonczak and her husband Richard, Phyllis and Rosemarie Borda; cherished grandmother of Richard Bonczak & his wife Judi, Christina Bonczak and Lisa Coulter & her husband William; great grandmother of Richard III and Anthony Joseph Bonczak and sister in law of Carmella & Marie Borda. Rose is predeceased by her parents Pasquale & Philomena Borda, her brothers; Louis, James, Joseph, Salvatore, Frank and sister Theresa Romano.

Farewell Service

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Rose's viewing Thursday evening 6:30 to 9 PM and Friday morning 8 to 9 AM in McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter Street, Woodbury. Funeral Mass 10 AM in the Emmaus Catholic Community at Sacred Heart Church, Black Horse Pike & Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim. Entombment Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Cherry Hill. 

Mt. Ephraim School District April Reminders

Press Release:   March 27, 2012

 

 

April Reminders:

 

• April 5th – Report Cards Issued
        -  Spring Recess Begins:

               Gr. 1 - 8 - 12:30 early dismissal

Pre-K/Kindergarten AM Session – 8:30 – 10:15 

                                                                PM Session – 10:45 – 12:30

• April 9^th – 13th  -  Spring Recess – Schools Closed
•   April 17^th & 18^th  –  Parent Conferences Mary Bray School
              Gr. 1 – 4 - 12:30 early dismissal

Pre-K/Kindergarten AM Session – 8:30 – 10:15 

                                                                  PM Session – 10:45 – 12:30

•  April 17^th  - PTO Meeting, 7 pm, Mary Bray Media Center

• April 23^rd – 26^th   – NJ ASK Testing Gr. 7 & 8
• April 28^th - Town  Craft/Car Show – 9 am – 3 pm 
• April 30^th – May 3^rd - NJ ASK Testing Gr. 5 & 6 
• April 30^th – B.O.E. Meeting - 7:30 pm - RWK Media Center 

 

• Website Information Update: http://www.mtephraimschools.org./   

•  Look for the monthly Newsletter– updates are made throughout the month.

 

Mount Ephraim Names Brian Beppel As Chief Of Police | GCN

By Anne Forline

Gloucester City News

The Mount Ephraim Board of Commissioners approved a resolution naming Brian P. Beppel as Acting Chief of the Police Department in light of Chief Dobleman’s retirement.

Commissioner Gilmore thanked and applauded Chief Dobleman for his 22 years of service to Mt. Ephraim during last week’s meeting.

Other resolutions made and passed during the meeting included:

Mount Ephraim Man Sentenced to 7 Years Prison Term

Brian Gregal  (DOB 12/11/81) of 38 Fifth Ave., Mt. Ephraim NJ was sentenced today   (3/9) to seven years in New Jersey state prison for eluding police in a car stolen in Washington Township, Gloucester County NJ  on Jan. 20, 2011.

Obituary: Joseph P. Pizzutillo, age 70, formerly of Mt. Ephraim

"Joe" on March 5th, 2012 age 70 of Marmora NJ formerly of Mt.Ephraim.

Beloved Brother of Anna Mariano of Bellmawr. Dearest Uncle of Michele, Jennifer (Mike) and Deana. Loving Great Uncle to three great nieces & three great nephews. Beloved son of the Late Anthony and Catherine Pizzutillo.

Mr. Pizzutillo was a 33 year employee for the United States Postal Service in Gloucester & Bellmawr until his retirement in 1996. He was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, and a Navy Veteran from 1961 to 1966.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his visitation Friday from 9 AM to 10:15AM at Emmaus Catholic Community (Sacred Heart Location) 7 W. Kings Hwy., Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:30 AM at the Church. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. Arrangements by,

MAHAFFEY - MILANO Funeral Home Mt. Ephraim,NJ 856-931-1628

 

Obituary: Anthony E. Corsello age 39 of Gloucester City

Anthony E. "Tony" Corsello, suddenly on March 4, 2012, age 39, of Gloucester City, NJ. Survived by his loving mother & father. His beautiful girls, Ellinia and Victoria, and his soul-mate Erika. Also his sister Tina & his late Brother Victor, and all his beautiful family now and forever. Tony walked this earth with no judgment.

If you needed him, he was there. He loved his city where he grew up, and always did things for the people in the community. He once said, "they were like family."

(To my beautiful Son), You are the air that I Breath, Teach me how to Breath again. ALL MY LOVE, MOM.

Tony was a Camera Operator for Local 8, Phila. Pa.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his visitation Friday evening 6 to 9 PM and Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the

MAHAFFEY-MILANO Funeral Home 11 E. Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim

Mt. Ephraim School District March Reminders

Mt. Ephraim Public School

 

MARCH  REMINDERS:  

1^st  - Gr. 8 Parent Orientation 7 PM @ AHS

2^nd – Read Across America

Interim Notices Issued

12^th  –  B.O.E. Meeting 7:30 PM Kershaw Media Center

14^th & 15^th  – Gr. 8 Course Selection for High School

18^th – PTO Family Bowling Night Westbrook Lanes 4:30-6:30

20^th  – PTO Meeting 7 pm MB Media Center 

 

 

School emergency closings will be broadcast on KYW Radio 1060, channels 3, 6, 10 and Fox 29.  The emergency closing number is 591.

 

Letter: Parish Choir Singer Upset

  This is an open letter to the people of Sacred Heart Church (Emmanus Parish), and Most Holy Maternity, Mt. Ephraim.

Jessica Ryan, of Mount Ephraim, Graduates from the University of Delaware

 

press release

Ryan honored at UD's Winter Commencement

NEWARK, DE (02/21/2012)(readMedia)-- Jessica Ryan, of Mount Ephraim, graduated from the University of Delaware's College of Health Sciences.

Mount Ephraim School District: November 2011 Students of the Month | cnbnews.net

photo by Leigh Anne Hubbs

November 2011 Mount Ephraim School District Students of the Month. From (l. to r.) Mya Bocchicchio,  Paige Stressman, Amanda Murphy, Alison Sheehan.

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Edith H. Rehrig Obituary - Mt. Ephraim

REHRIG, Edith H. (nee Rowley), 90 years of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, entered into the Kingdom of God on February 18, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.

Legacy

A true lady, Edith had all of these qualities and more…loving, kind, beautiful, inside and out. She believed in giving, rather than receiving and never had a bad word for anyone. Edith was a lady of great faith and devoted to the Word of God. You would often find Edith sharing her love of music by playing, the piano, guitar, organ and even the harmonica. Edith, her wonderful ways and her cooking and baking will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Family

Beloved wife to the late Clarence A., Jr.; Devoted mother of Edward John, Sr. (Marlene), Clarence A. III (Barbara), Edith H. (Thomas, Sr.) Gillis, Jed S. (Carmen), Roy W. and Evelyn May (Geraldo); Loving grandmother of Lori, Edward Jr., Gregory, Tina, Thomas Jr., Mark, Melissa, Samantha L., Thomas, Alicia, Brittany and Tressa, great grandmother of 19 and great great grandmother of 12; dear sister of Catherine Rowley, Florence Priest and the late Edward John, Thomas, Robert and James M. Rowley.

Farewell Service

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Thursday 10AM in the McGuinness Funeral Home, 34 Hunter Street, Woodbury, NJ, where the Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ. Donations may be made in Edith's memory to any Children's Hospital or the Vietnam Veterans of America, 5233 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Tributes and memories may be shared at www.mcgfuneral.com

 

Mt. Ephraim’s Brandon Libby Shares ‘Jeopardy’ Experience | GCN

By Anne Forline

Gloucester City News

Mount Ephraim resident Brandon Libby competed on “Jeopardy” for three shows in January and won a total of $32,600.

During the recent Commissioners’ meeting, Mayor Joseph Wolk presented Brandon with a Proclamation in recognition of his accomplishment.

Brandon shared his experiences with the Gloucester City News (GCN) about competing on his favorite television game show.

Mt. Ephraim School Board Moves Election to November | GCN

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

Gloucester City News

Last month Governor Christie signed a law that allows School Boards to move their annual election to the General Election in November and raise the tax levy portion of the budget up to 2 percent without the need for voter approval.

Any increase in excess of 2 percent would still be up to the voters, and the decision can be reversed after four years.

Mount Ephraim Honors ‘Jeopardy’ Contestant, Resident Brandon Libby | GCN

By Anne Forline

Gloucester City News

Resident Brandon M. Libby received a Proclamation from the Borough during last week’s Mount Ephraim Board of Commissioners meeting in commemoration of his appearance last month on “Jeopardy.”