Gary Devine sent me this photo of a 10 Pointer taken recently in Estell Manor, NJ. Once more information is available I will post it. Read more →

On November 24, 2008 of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Age 49. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Sacchetti). Devoted father of Nicole Campanell (Mark), Katie Viall, Teresa Verrecchio and Philip Verrecchio. Loving son of Jean (nee Speno) and the late Domenic. Dear brother of Barbara Pinto (Vince), Joyce Sebaszco (Alfred), Stephen Verrecchio (Natale) and Dominick Verrecchio (Denise). Also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Flip worked as a Crane Operator for SJ Port in Camden for over 20 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Sunday evening from 5 to 8pm and Monday morning from8 to... Read more →

http://www.defenselink.mil Joel Arends Home State: South Dakota Awarded: Bronze Star The Story: Then-1st Lt. Arends and his team of 30 soldiers operated in and around Baghdad from February 2004 to April 2005. They were responsible for catching a number of terrorists, including one carrying bomb-making materials, jidhadist propaganda and large sums of cash. The terrorist claimed to be a professor at a major university in the United States. They also captured one of Saddam Hussein’s personal bodyguards. Another time, Arends’ team rescued Iraqi civilians from burning vehicles when insurgents attacked a checkpoint near their patrol area. Members of the team... Read more →

Mary Vasella (nee Iacovone) age 106 years of Paulsboro died after a brief illness Friday November 28, 2008 in her daughter’s home where she lived. Mrs. Vasella was born in Philadelphia and lived in East Camden for several years before moving to Paulsboro 30 years ago. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Vasella was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Paulsboro. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, cryptograms and playing cards. Mrs. Vasella also enjoyed trips to the casinos and playing with her great great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Clement of Paulsboro; her grandchildren, Stephen... Read more →

Ralph Giordano our beloved dad and pop-pop, Ralph Giordano, of Carneys Point, NJ, passed away on November, 26 2008 at the age of 98. Born Raffaele in Salerno, Italy August 29, 1910 to the late Angelo and Maria Giordano, he immigrated to the United States via Ellis Island in 1913 later settling in South Philadelphia. At the age of 17, he crossed the river into Salem County, NJ where he lived and worked ever since. He was employed on the family farm in Oldmans Twp as a young man and worked briefly at DuPont Chambers Works and Campagnoni’s Bakery on... Read more →

- NJ.com. The 1994 Gloucester Catholic graduate is in a pretty good place, closing out his seventh season as the head coach at Haddonfield. Even better, he's supported by a coaching staff with which he has more than a passing familiarity. Read more →

Rams v Lions City Series #1 Gloucester City New Jersey, The annual Thanksgiving Day Game Nov. 27th, 2008 Final Gloucester Catholic Rams 29 Gloucester City HS Lions 7 Note: There are several clips for viewing as I was unable to merge the clips into one video. Thanks Chris for your help. Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Read more →

Rams v Lions City Series #2 Gloucester City New Jersey, The annual Thanksgiving Day Game Nov. 27th, 2008 Final Gloucester Catholic Rams 29 Gloucester City HS Lions 7 Clip 3 Read more →

Rams v Lions City Series #3 Gloucester City New Jersey, The annual Thanksgiving Day Game Nov. 27th, 2008 Final Gloucester Catholic Rams 29 Gloucester City HS Lions 7 Clip 4 Read more →

Rams v Lions City Series #_4 Gloucester City New Jersey, The annual Thanksgiving Day Game Nov. 27th, 2008 Final Gloucester Catholic Rams 29 Gloucester City HS Lions 7 Clip 5 Read more →

Rams v Lions City Series _5 Gloucester City New Jersey, The annual Thanksgiving Day Game Nov. 27th, 2008 Final Gloucester Catholic Rams 29 Gloucester City HS Lions 7 Clip 6 Read more →

Rams v Lions City Series_6 Gloucester City New Jersey, The annual Thanksgiving Day Game Nov. 27th, 2008 Final Gloucester Catholic Rams 29 Gloucester City HS Lions 7 Clip 1 Read more →

Saskatchewan Canada Bagged on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 3:50 pm Ten Pointer 21 inch outside spread 260 lbs. live weight 146 3/4 inch Boone and Crocket Score The biggest buck I ever bagged in 39 years of deer hunting. The pictures do not do it justice. This deer was massive like a steer. The meat was shared with the other hunters and came home on the plane. We will have some today with our Thanksgiving dinner. HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Gary Devine Gary is a former resident of Gloucester City NJ Note: if you have a photo to share of your... Read more →

A Memorial Candlelight Service was held for Robert A. Hillwig, 63, of Gloucester who died on November 12, 2008. Surviving are his mother Alma Alloway; several children, grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters. Read more →

Charles B. Cramer Jr., 76, of Vineland passed away suddenly Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at home. Charles was born in Gloucester City to the late Charles B. andPauline (Dyer)Cramer Sr., and lived in Vineland the past 14 years. Charles graduated from Woodbury High School Class of 1949. He was a U.S. Marine veteran, serving during the Korean War. Charles was a former sergeant for Ocean City Police Department, where he served for 15 years. After leaving the police department, he owned and operated several businesses on the boardwalk in Ocean City. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a forklift... Read more →

Camden City NJ November 26th, 2008 Two Alarm Fire Camden Firefighters responded to a fire at 442-444 Henry Building Supply. The fire went to 2 alarms before being brought under control. One firefighter was injured in the fire, the stores were occupied at the time of the alarm. Side note Owned by the Fox family Gloucester City -- ~Steve Skipton Photos Read more →

To Whom It May Concern, I don’t know who does the nicknames in the paper, I know almost every nickname. How on earth could whoever wrote them forget the most obvious one of all. Steve “Bangs” Bangle, what is the world coming to! LOL Thanks sincerely, Joe “The Hemanator” Herman Mayor of Caps PS: Let's Not forget, Bill "Beaky" Rettig, and Frank "Tuna" Krueger Related articles by Zemanta More Gloucester City Nicknames/Remember when Read more →

Source Renewal of Friendship 1993 LIONS WIN CITY CROWN; BEAT CATHOLIC 6-0 The Year 1961-Gloucester City High School on Saturday afternoon played their finest defensive game of the season as they won over the Gloucester Catholic Rams to tie the City Series at seven games each. Prior to the game it was thought the contest would be a struggle between the Lions backs and the Rams' forwards but the deciding factor in the 14th meeting between the schools turned out to be the defensive line of the Public School team who played magnificently. Pete Pitzo scored the lone touchdown in... Read more →

Media release HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officers (WCOs) confirmed today that a serval, an exotic cat from Africa that resembles a small cheetah, was killed the evening of Nov. 25, along Garrett Mill Road in Willistown Township, Chester County. Montgomery County WCO Chris Heil received a call from a farm manager for a local farm about an exotic cat that was in his chicken coop killing chickens. WCO Heil told, under state law, the farmer had the authority to kill the animal to protect his livestock. Today, Chester County WCO Scott Frederick retrieved the carcass and transported... Read more →

A Funeral Mass was held at St. Vincent Pallotti Church, Haddon Twp., for William J. Eckert, 83, of Audubon, who died on November 12, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Jean F. (nee Munda) Eckert; loving father of W. Wayne (Tricia) Eckert of Sewell and Theresa M. Eckert (Dawn Warren) of Burlington. Grandfather of Connor Eckert-Warren and Kaylie Eckert. Brother of Catherine (Frank) Harder of Runnemede. Also survived by Bill’s devoted companion, Eunice Finogle and her grandchildren Robin, Rachael, Bob and Ryan. Mr. Eckert, an LST operator in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. Bill lived in... Read more →

Earlier in the week I received the following information from a CNB reader in regards to our November 17 story about Evan Goldglantz who was injured in an accident at his home on Division Street, Gloucester City. Bill, It appears that 911 dispatchers botched the call and sent the Camden City Fire Department to Division Street in Camden. It was not until the dispatch came back as incorrect that the proper authorities were sent to help this man on Division St. in Gloucester City. This delay could have exacerbated this man's condition. From what I hear the dispatcher was either... Read more →

The family of Evan is asking anyone with type O neg. or O pos. blood is encouraged to go to a Red Cross center and tell them you want to donate your blood for Evan Goldglantz. You must specify it is to be used for Evan. To find a Red Cross near you call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Evan, a Gloucester City NJ resident, was injured in an accident on November 17th and was severely burned. He is presently being treated at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, One Medical Center Blvd., Upland PA 19103. He will need a number of surgeries and the donated blood... Read more →

TUESDSAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, 2008 1645 hrs Mt Ephraim NJ Valley Road at the Camden County Park Mt Ephraim Police,Fire and EMS responded for an SUV that crashed through a fence at the dam at the Audubon Park and was stuck between an embankment and the water with the occupant trapped Mt.Ephraim firefighters under the command of Deputy Chief Gilmore secured the vehicle so Mt Ephraim EMS and Virtua Paramedics could remove the patient and transport him to the hospital. Camden County Park Police are investigating. ~Steve Skipton Read more →

Gloucester Catholic High School registered a 20 to 13 victory Joe Murphy_and_friends over Gloucester High last Saturday afternoon to capture its second City Series victory since the games began back in 1948. It was the third win of the year for Coach Jim Hopkins boys while for the senior-laden Gloucester High eleven it was their third straight setback. Mike McNally and Carmen Palmiero received the annual Mustang awards as the outstanding players on their respective teams. McNally sparked the "Ramblers" first half attack while Palmiero was a constant star in the loser's game. First Quarter Gloucester kicked off to Catholic... Read more →

Photo's by Bill Bates BLUE STAR BANNER AWARDS -Member of the American Legion Post 150, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6262, Troop Support 08059 and Support Our Troop Effort pose with the families of Sergeant First Class Priscilla Blogojevich, Sergeant John Blogojevich, the families of Sergeant John Blogojevich, Specialist Nicholas Rabeau, Specialist Martin Coogan, and Private First Class Marcus Wild after receiving their awards at the Board of Commissioners monthly meeting. By Bill Bates Mount Ephraim News Correspondent The Mount Ephraim Board of Commissioners started off the October monthly meeting by proclaiming October 2, 2008 as Blue Star Banner Day... Read more →

The Gloucester High School annual Power Puff Derby will be held Wednesday night (tomorrow) at 7 PM at the high school field. The Senior Girls will play the Junior Girls. Tickets are $1. Are monies raised will go towards the class trip. 2007 Power Puff Photos Read more →

Link: www.kansascity.com SUMMERSVILLE, Mo. | Once mid-November arrives, Andy Stoops’ home atop a ridge in the Ozarks turns into a deer camp. Day or night, it’s bustling with activity. Family members, neighbors, out-of-town guests — they all show up for the hunt. Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Media release HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced that hunters started the 2008 black bear season by taking a preliminary harvest of slightly more than 1,700 black bears in 50 counties. Game Commission employees processed 1,725 bears at the agency's check stations on the opening day of the three-day statewide bear season. The 2008 first-day preliminary harvest compares with 1,005 in 2007; 1,461 in 2006; 2,026 in 2005; 1,573 in 2004; 1,454 in 2003;1,348 2002; 1,812 in 2001; and 1,691 in 2000. “The first day harvest is the third highest opening day harvest recorded for... Read more →

Mayor Stresses Town’s Good Quality Of Living Senator Wayne Bryant Convicted Of Corruption Gloucester City Planning Board Approves Applications For Property Improvements Gloucester City Board of Education Hears Praise For Gifted And Talented Program Boys And Girls Can Start Writing Letters To Santa Claus Mount Ephraim Will Help Needy This Holiday Season Gloucester City Christmas Saturday, December 6 Rams Lose In Playoffs, Will Meet Lions In Thanksgiving Classic Happy Thanksgiving To All Our Readers Read more →

By CNB Sports GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-How can two and one- half- hours have such an impact on everyone lives. If you're a Lions fans or a Rams fan nothing beats the game held on Thanksgiving. This year unlike many in the past brings together for the last time many local players on both the GCHS and GHS teams. Rams players such as Mike Gartland, Mike Rafferty, George Spingler, Ryan Alcott and Harry Amwake will meet the Lions seniors and lifelong friends , Ian Harter, Robert Filer, Kyle Stewart, Brett Darrow, John Alberta, Frank Heitman and many other seniors, neighbors and... Read more →

MLN Sports Zone's Christopher Hadorn and Jason Blasco scour the AFL to bring you some familiar faces and a few the other guys glossed over in the 14 page big-photo, big-word feature. Press Release PEORIA, AZ. - www.mlntherawfeed.com - MLN Sports debuted its mid November issue of the digital sports magazine SZ with a wrap up of the top players appearing in the 2008 Arizona Fall League (AFL). The feature section includes 22 of the new fast-track players who both dominated the league and who are developing into the big stories for Spring 2009. Also included in the section are... Read more →

CATHOLIC BEATS CITY HIGH FOR 1ST GRID TITLE In a thrilling encounter that saw most of the 4000 spectators on their feet cheering during the entire game, Gloucester Catholic High school for the first time in six years of grid competition beat their arch rival, Gloucester High and thus won their first city football title. Led by Joe Murphy and "Sonny" Sessa, the Catholic gridmen outplayed the charges of Coach Carlos Paisley from the outset. The Maroon and Gold team, coached by Jim Hopkins rolled up 11 first downs as compared to five for the public high eleven. The winners... Read more →

Circa 1950 MEMORIES FROM THE PAST-A train wreck in Gloucester City. It is hard to determine exactly where in the City and exactly what year it occurred. Inspecting the scene is former City Police Chief Thomas Wikelspecht. Who would have thought that photos and memorabilia from the 1950’s would end up in Waco, Texas? Well sometimes strange things happen and this is one of those times. Recently the estate of former Gloucester City Police Chief Thomas Wikelspecht was holding a public auction. Wikelspecht retired from the department 48 years ago in 1960 and has since passed away. He was chief... Read more →

ClearysNoteBook is preparing a Cheer and Jeer column for the end of the month. If you have anyone to nominate for either category send your remarks to [email protected]. Note: Do not post them as a comment to this announcement. Hopefully some of our readers from the communities that surround Gloucester City will take this opportunity to send in some suggestions. Related articles by Zemanta Tips and Snippets: Graffiti, Professional Posts up for grabs, Term Limits for Politicians, New Business Arrives Gloucester City NJ-CHEERS to Mustang Cheerleaders! Once Again Gloucester City Taxes Will Increase Read more →

Category Mt. Ephraim...............Boro of Mt. Ephraim Website Mount Ephraim Links Mount Ephraim Fire Department Mount Ephraim Police Department Mount Ephraim Police Reserves Inc. (MEPRI) Mount Ephraim Public Schools Mount Ephraim Celebration Committee Mount Ephraim War Memorial Mount Ephraim Rotary Read more →

Link: RU Bored?. He also played a large part for Glassboro’s Revitalization plan, along with Mayor Leo McCabe. The revitalization plan is a combined effort between Rowan University and Glassboro to create a new downtown area in Glassboro, that will facilitate the need of new businesses as well as students. It contains a new 884 bed housing complex for students, a new Barnes & Nobles bookstore, a 100 room Holiday Inn, and 125 new retail stores and businesses. This new downtown is aimed at adding new revenue, as well as giving students a place where they have something to do.... Read more →

Gloucester High's Backfield Leads Lions to Title A rejuvenated Gloucester High school football combo put on a real offensive show last night before more than 4000 surprised spectators to hand its city rival, Gloucester Catholic High school its fifth straight setback in series competition by a 25-7 count. Johnny Rieder and Phil Campbell took turns at the quarterback and fullback slots to mix up the "Ramblers'" defense. Gloucester even used Steve Shimkus to call the plays. Gloucester scored in the first quarter as soon as it got its hands on the ball, and then proceeded to tally in each of... Read more →

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatality: Name: Robert J. Ryan, Jr. Rank: Lieutenant Age: 46 Gender: Male Status: Career Years of Service: 17 Date of Incident: 11/23/2008 Time of Incident: 0028hrs Date of Death: 11/23/2008 Fire Department: Fire Department City of New York Address: 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11201 Chief: Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta Incident Description: After responding to a two-story private residence fire, Lieutenant Ryan was working in the attic when a portion of the ceiling collapsed on him. He was transported to the Richmond University Medical Center... Read more →

Link: | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/23/2008. Neilio knew better. He remembered Paulsboro's improbable 9-6 victory over Glassboro in the title game in the pouring rain in 1996 on a field goal by a kicker who had not made one all season. He remembered Paulsboro's 17-14 win in overtime in another title game in 2005 when a Red Raiders player stripped a Glassboro player of the football inside the 5-yard line, with the Bulldogs on the verge of victory. Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Media release Edison, NJ – The MAAC will once again team up with Siena College to present its annual Girls in the Game program. Girls in the Game is an exciting initiative that aims to involve young girls grade 4-8 in athletics, specifically basketball, at an early age. For just $10, participants are given entrance to four events that make up the Girls in the Game program, including three women’s basketball contests. On Sunday, December 14th Coach Gina Castelli and her Saints squad will present a basketball clinic at UHY Court at the Alumni Recreation Center, on... Read more →

November 20, 2008 Press Release Mary Bray School Distinguished Honors Third Grade: Kenzie Calhoun , Fourth Grade: Amy Guldin, Kelsey Vespe Honors Third Grade::Victoria Alexander, Emma Ball, Gabrielle Bobo, Michael Bocchicchio, Taylor Cobert, Isabel Cruz, Zachary Jusiak, Jordan Klingner, Drew McMonagle, Thien Nguyen, Richard Ollek, Madison Panek, Harina Patel, Hailey Reed, Michael Reynolds, Andrew Romano, Tessa Wilson, Krystal Wineland. Fourth Grade: Richard Bonczak, Cassidy Chambers, Anthony Cristino, Lucas Greenwood, Kelsey Immendorf, Valerie LaMarra, Damon Meraz ,Lindsay Musselman, Cole Panek, Nicholas Salamone, Casey Spadea, Alexis Staib, Brenna Sireci. Commendable Third Grade: Melinda Brassill, David Critch, Meghan Garbacz, Timothy MacKey, Samantha McErlane,... Read more →

October 30, raw video/Lions over Schalick 32-14; Hans rushes for 323 yards more about "ClearysNoteBook: Film", posted with vodpod Read more →

Image by williamhartz via Flickr By Fred W. Baker III American Forces Press Service CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. , Nov. 21, 2008 – Marine Capt. Ray Baronie was traveling in a convoy in Ramadi, Iraq, on Dec. 1, 2005 when an anti-tank round blasted his truck. Baronie's legs were shattered, his body cut and bloodied. His driver was killed. The truck rolled onto its side, and then he was shot at. But really hard times didn't hit until Baronie came back to the United States. "That's really when hell started. In one year, I had 46 surgeries," he said. Baronie's right... Read more →

Rams Wins City Title Marking their eighth straight triumph during the 1955 grid season, the charges of Coach Jim Hopkins on Thanksgiving Day in beating Gloucester High school finished the season with one of the best records in the history of Gloucester Catholic High school. The Ramblers scored almost at will for the first three periods to win the annual city series by a 52-7 count before more than 3000 chilled fans. Meanwhile it ended a winless campaign for the Blue and Gold gridders, although they did manage to break their offensive famine of not having scored a point. Gene... Read more →

HOME TO SAY HELLO-Lou and Ed Pirrotta were in the area recently for a visit. The former graduates of Gloucester Catholic High School sat down with their friends for breakfast to reminisce about growing up in Gloucester City in the 60's. (click photo to enlarge). Oh those Wildwood Days, Follow The Woo!, who stole the police car?, Powells, Gords, TV tavern, the Battle of Newark, and the Park Dance were just some of the topics. Ed graduated from GCHS with the Class of 1963 while Lou graduated with the Class of 1965. The Pirrotta's attended college in Minnesota and graduated... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Media Release Edison, NJ – The 2008 MAAC Volleyball Championship begins this Sunday, November 23 with a pair of matches at UHY Court at Alumni Recreation Center on the campus of Siena College in Loudonville, New York. The winner will receive an automatic bid to the 2008 NCAA Championship. At 1:00 p.m., second-seeded Siena plays host to third-seeded Canisius. The second semifinal, slated to begin at 4:00 p.m., will feature top-seeded Fairfield taking on the fourth-seeded Gaels of Iona. Both semifinal contests can be seen live on www.maacsports.com. The championship match will be played Monday, November 24... Read more →

Link: NJVoices: Star-Ledger Editorial Page. Thankfully, those courts, including the current one in its ruling Tuesday, rejected the idea that the Abbott case should die. The Corzine administration sought court approval of a new state school financial aid formula. The new formula rejects special funding for 31 Abbott districts in favor of calculations that distribute $7.8 billion among all schools -- $4.1 billion of it to the Abbotts -- based on the number of disadvantaged students they have and a district's ability to provide for them. Related articles by Zemanta NJ Supreme Court wants more info before scrapping Abbott Audubon... Read more →

Note: A series of articles about the history of the Gloucester Catholic vs. Gloucester High football games was published in a booklet released in 1993 entitled "The Renewal of Friendship”. This great history of the series was put together my members of the Gloucester High Alumni Association. Unfortunately I don’t have the entire book. But over the next couple of weeks leading up to this year’s game on Thanksgiving Day I will post the articles and photo pages that are in my possession. Drawing on front cover of booklet by Todd Whitten Lions Rettew and Brennan Star Gloucester High's "Raiders",... Read more →

Link: Courier-Post. The five New Jersey plants the report identified are: Valero Refining Co. petroleum refinery in Paulsboro, which uses hydrofluoric acid to turn crude oil into gasoline. The Thorofare plant in West Deptford, which uses hydrofluoric acid to make other chemicals. DuPont Chambers Works plant in Deepwater, which uses chlorine gas to make polymers. The Kuehne Chemical Co. plant in South Kearny, which uses chlorine gas to produce liquid bleach. Infenium USA plant in Linden, which uses chlorine gas to make industrial additives. Read more →