RUGGIERI, ELIZABETH V.
(Nee Dolente), age 99, on January 26, 2007, of Audubon, NJ, formerly of South Phila., PA Devoted wife of the late Angelo. Dearest mother of Robert (Maryann), Dorothy, Joseph (Anna), and the late Gerald; beloved sister of Rose Dolente; loving grandmother of Michael (Pam) Ruggieri, Maureen (Alfred) Lexow, Thomas Ruggieri, Elizabeth (Richard) Gore, Robert Ruggieri, Sarah Ruggieri, Gerald Ruggieri, Stephen (Lauren) Ruggieri, and Daniel Ruggier; also survived by 14 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral Mass Tuesday, from 9 to 10:30 AM, St. Rose of Lima Church, 4th Ave.& Kings Hwy., Haddon Heights, NJ. Funeral Mass will begin 10:30 AM. Ent. Holy Cross Cem., Yeadon, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 150 9th Ave., PO Box 250, Runnemede NJ 08078, or Interfaith Caregivers, PO Box 186, Haddonfield NJ 08033 or St. Joseph\’s Prep, 1733 Girard Ave, Phila. PA 19130
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 One day, a diver was enjoying the aquatic world 20 feet below 
sea level. He noticed a guy at the same depth he was, but he 
had on no scuba gear whatsoever.

The diver went below another 20 feet, but the guy joined him a 
few minutes later. The diver went below 25 feet, but minutes 
later, the same guy joined him. This confused the diver, so he 
took out a waterproof chalkboard set, and wrote, \"How the heck 
are you able to stay under this deep without equipment?\"

The guy took the board and chalk, erased what the diver had 
written, and wrote, \"I\'m drowning, you moron!\"

PLUNKETT
John M.

Suddenly, On January 29, 2007. Age 59. Of the Turnersville section of Washington Township. Formerly of Collingswood and Haddon Township.

Loving and caring devoted husband of Eileen M. (nee Morris). Devoted and cherished father of Teresa A. Scott and her husband of Ernie Jr. of Williamstown. Beloved son of Evelyn Plunkett (nee Wilfon) of Haddon Township. Dear Brother of Mary A. Plunkett of Haddon Township and Teresa M. Comstock and her husband Frank of Waldorf, Maryland.

Loving Brother-In-Law of Edward F. Morris and his wife Evelyn of Oaklyn. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

John was born in Philadelphia, PA and was raised in Collingswood and Haddon Township. He was a graduate of Haddon Township High School in 1965. John was a dedicated employee for 37 years for the Camden County Department of Public Works (CCDPW) in Lindenwold. He recently retired November 1, 2006 and was a Road Supervisor. John was an avid fisherman and loved all of the Philadelphia Sports teams.

Relatives, friends and employees of (CCDPW) are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Saturday morning from 8 am to 9:45 am at Saint Peter and Paul R.C. Church: 362 Ganttown Road, Turnersville, NJ 08012. Phone: 856-589-3366. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am in the church. Interment New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

There will be no evening viewing and no viewing at the funeral home. Family requests that memorial donations be made in John’s memory to Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary: 1500 Haddon Avenue, Camden, New Jersey 08103-3112 or Msgr. Lucitt’s Needy Children’s Fund: c/o Saint Mary R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey 08030. Please write in the memo of the check John M. Plunkett. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of John M. Plunkett.

PUSZCZYKOWSKI, AGNES B.
On Jan. 26, 2007, Agnes B. (nee Trout), age 75, passed away at her home in Audubon.
A graduate of St. Rose of Lima Grammar School and Camden Catholic High School, Agnes marched with the Audubon Bon-Bons sponsored by the Murray Trout American Legion Post. She founded and ran the Rifliers all-girl drill team and volunteered with the Fairview Little League running the concessions.
She is the beloved wife of the late, Leon C. Sr. She is the devoted mother of Kenneth (Rosalind), Linda and the late Leon C. Jr. She is the loving grandmother of Andrea, Joseph and Melinda. She is the dear sister of the late, James Trout, Marie Pente and the late, Russell Trout.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 PM and again Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30 AM at The HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 9 White Horse Pike (at Kings Hwy.), Haddon Heights. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday 10:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima RC Church, 4th Ave. and Kings Hwy., Haddon Heights. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

GLOUCESTER CITY-The dilapidated Three Corner Park at the intersection of Burlington and Middlesex Streets, has recently been brightened up with brand new equipment.

The old playground equipment at the former $100,000 park built in the 1980\’s wasn\’t maintained. Broken down swings, park benches unfit for anyone to sit on, and the rusted sliding boards were unsafe for the kids to use. The park was surrounded by weeds and debris. The run down condition of park was featured on ClearysNotebook in August and September 2006.

It is nice to see the City paid attention to our remarks and fixed the problem. Now it is up to the people in the neighborhood to make sure that vandals don\’t destroy it.

ROEHRIG, HERMAN L.
On January 27, 2007, of Bellmawr, age 81.
Beloved husband of the late Dolores E. (nee Woodruff). Devoted father of Ray Roehrig (Karen) and Dolores Anne Lubiejewski (Ray). Loving brother of Anne Maas and Matilda Bugglin. Dear grandfather of Lauren and Lisa.
Mr. Roehrig was a WWII Navy Veteran who served in the Pacific Theater and a retired Carpenter from Local #359.
There will be a viewing Thursday morning from 9:45am to 10:45am at Annunciation BVM Church, 601 West Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Funeral Mass Thursday 11am. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.
In lieu of flowers the family requests Mass Cards or donations made to the charity of the donor\’s choice.
Expressions of sympathy may be emailed to
Condolences@
GardnerFuneralHome.com

Gloucester Catholic vs. Gloucester High Basketball Contest

In girls basketball the Rams won in overtime. The final, Rams- 52 Lions-51.
As for the boys contest, Gloucester Catholic had three players score in double figures to top Gloucester, 47-31. Shumeek Scott led the way with 13, while Nick Schoppy added 12 and Ryan Cass chipped in with 11. The Rams outscored Gloucester, 30-14, in the second half.
Liam James paced the Lions with 13.
Photos by Bruce Darrow (see photo album in the left column)  

Brooklawn Council Honors Ray Staley For Community Service

 

By Linda Boker-Angelo

NEWS Correspondent

 

Brooklawn Council last week approved a proclamation honoring former Councilman Ray Staley for his years of dedicated service to the community.

After serving on Council for six years, Staley decided not to seek re-election last year. He attended his last official meeting in December.

Mayor John Soubasis presented Staley with a plaque memorializing the proclamation.

Staley thanked the governing body for their recognition, adding that he will probably still be on hand to help out.

Council also approved a proclamation honoring former Camden County Freeholder Tom Gurick, who also stepped down from his position at the end of his term last year. Gurick was unavailable to receive his plaque.

In other business, a bingo and raffle license was approved for the American Legion.

Scott Smith of Kei Associates reported on several ongoing Borough projects, while Councilwoman Theresa Branella noted that there was a good community turnout for the Borough’s \”Biggest Loser\” program.

Council will meet again at :30 p.m.on Tuesday, February 20 in the Borough Hall,Haakon Road.

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Judy,

What a sad and distorted picture you paint of your local firefighters.
For the record I am proud to say I am a career firefighter with the
GCFD and the Vice President of Local 51 of the FMBA . There are
several issues that you are attempting to bring light to that really
need to be clarified.
First yes we do only work 8 days a month. That
works out to be 24 hour shifts every four days. Those three days off
that we have are usually spent working 1 or more part time jobs. I
don\’t claim that the money we make from this job is in any way bad but
it won\’t be making any of us rich anytime soon. I myself work parttime
as a Paramedic and I also teach several classes for various
organizations. This leaves very little time for my wife and three
children. This is the same situation for everyone of my brother
firefighters. So if our family or friends stop by in the evening I
think it is ok. The statement that people are there all night is
COMPLETELY FALSE!
Second your fire department has a block inspection and
smoke detector inspection program that is run in the warmer months. So
again you seem to be mistaken that we are not performing this task.
Third several hours of each shift is dedicated to training. The winter
months usually have us indoors performing MANDATORY updates for fire
and EMS certifications. The warmer months find us at the fire academy
and performing MANDATORY training evolutions in fire suppression,
rescue, and Haz Mat.
As to the comments made by Mark the boy under the car was in fact saved only
by the GCFD not Camden. That rescue that I was personally on was one
of the best operations I have ever been involved in. The FACT is that
boy was extricated in under 10 minutes from the time of dispatch.
Camden arrived after that boy was removed and being transported. They
never touched that boy! The mutual aid putting the fires out is
another mistake Mark made. EVERY town in ANY county works with
mutual aid and TOGETHER WE put the fire out. GCFD has a mutal aid
agrement with several area fire departments. They may come to our aid
and we often go to their aid. We happen to be one of three departments
in Camden County to operate a fully equiped Haz Mat unit and Specialized
Rescue unit. Not to mention there is no way GCFD would be able to
handle any serious fire without mutual aid we simply do not have the
manpower to do all that is required.
So let me close by asking a
question to you and Mark. Is your memory so short that you don\’t remember 7/04/02 and
the three firefighters that died trying to save three little girls? Is
your view of our station only of the bench that is out front or can you
also see that statue remembering that horrible day?
In closing allow me to invite both of you to visit the firehouse and work a 24 hour shift with
us. I bet we can change your opinion!!!
Signed Steve

Mount Ephraim Commissioners Make Personnel Appointments for 2007

By Linda Boker-Angelo

NEWS Correspondent

 

 The Mount Ephraim Board of Commissioners last week approved several contracts and personnel appointments for the coming year.

 George Coleman, who has served the Borough in the past, will continue as sewer operator, while Gary Koehler will remain water supply system operator. Joseph Ciano, Jr. was re-appointed to the post of Public Works Manager. 

 The contract for gasoline and diesel fuel for Borough vehicles was awarded to Pedroni Fuel Company. The contract for auto parts went to NAPA Auto Parts.

 Commissioner Suzanne Gaglianone reported that the Borough \”came into the 21^st century\” recently with the installation of a new computer system. Gaglianone said the new software would make record keeping and auditing in the Borough offices easier and more efficient. 

 Police Chief Edward Dobleman announced that the police department would be taking over the DARE program in the Borough schools. He said that monies received as the result of the Borough department’s participation in a large bust will help to get the program up and running. In the past, the Camden County Sheriff’s Department has overseen DARE in Borough Schools.

 The commissioners will meet again at

8 p.m.

on Thursday, February 1 in the Borough Hall, 131 South Black Horse Pike