PLUMMER, RUSSELL C.
On June 16, 2007, age 89 of Pennsauken NJ his entire life.
Dear brother of Leslie Plummer of Mt. Ephraim and the late Herbert Dallas Plummer. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.
Mr.Plummer was a WW II Army Veteran.
Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to attend his Visitation Tuesday 10-11AM at the FUNERAL HOME OF INGLESBY & SONS, 2426 Cove Road. Pennsauken NJ 08109. Funeral Service 11AM. Interment Bethel Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to the charity of your choice preferred.
For additional information, condolences and directions please visit www.inglesbyfuneral home.com

Dear Mr. Cleary and Residents of Gloucester City,

I am writing this letter in response to last week\’s letter written by a fellow board member. There were some inaccuracies, which I would like to clarify.

I was appointed to the Gloucester City Board of Health earlier in the year. In response to several complaints I received regarding the Almost Home Animal Shelter in Pennsauken, I went to investigate. Being that this shelter receives an annual stipend from the city of Gloucester City for services as the designated recipient of stray and abused animals. I felt it was my duty, as a member of the Board, to ensure that our tax dollars are being spent effectively.

Unfortunately, my enthusiasm for being involved and helping to improve our city has been misconstrued. I have never claimed to be the spokesperson for the Gloucester City Board of Health. Although the Board did not request that I investigate allegations about the shelter, our mayor and council were fully aware of my intent to personally follow-through on said complaints.

As a young person who is new in politics I want to do the best job that I can as a member of the Board of Health. That includes investigating and looking into issues that the Board of Health can possibly address to help Gloucester City.

The Board of Health meets every 60 days; therefore it is often difficult to address issues in a timely manner. I apologize for being zealous in my investigation of the use of our city\’s tax dollars, and for being overly anxious in my pursuit of solutions to some of our city\’s problems.

Sincerely,

John P. Schmidt, Member
Gloucester City Board of Health

SANTORO, SALVATORE

On June 15, 2007, Salvatore Santoro, age 82 of Blackwood, formerly of Audubon.
Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Santoro was one of 8 children.
He is survived by his brother, Albert Santoro and his 3 sisters, Elizabeth Bencevenga, Gloria Bell and Violet Belfatto. Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend. Salvatore was the beloved husband of the late, Helen (Ellinia) C. Santoro (nee Lamanea). He is the loving father of Jennie Marie Santoro of Lindenwold, Helena Marie Corsello of Gloucester, Salvatore Dominic Santoro of Audubon, Frank Anthony Santoro of Blackwood, Donna Rose Meeker of Port Charlotte, FL and Barbara Santoro of Blackwood. He is the loving grandfather of Tina Draper, the late Victor Corsello, Anthony Corsello, Tonya Mendoza, Renee Lee, Teia Santoro, Franco Santoro,Shabree Meeker, Craig Meeker, Jessica Santoro, Thomas Pitts, Shawn Meeker, Christina Meeker and Frank Santoro. He is the Great Grandfather of Steven, Michael, Angelique, Dominic, David, Jennifer, Junior, Victor, Thelena, Helenann, Jesus, Salvatore, Brianna, Jeremiah, Cameron, Nicholas, Danielle, Ellinia, Daniel, Vincenzo and Victoria. He is the Great-Great grandfather of Natalie.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM and again Friday morning from 8:30 – 9:30 AM at the HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 9 White Horse Pike (at Kings Hwy.), Haddon Heights. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima RC Church, 4th Avenue and Kings Hwy., Haddon Heights. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.
Forever in our hearts Dad you are our special hero. See you in heaven.

DOUGHERTY, THERESA G.
(Nee Campbell), 94, of Bellmawr, formerly of Philadelphia, peacefully at St. Mary\’s Nursing Home on June 15, 2007.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Dougherty. Loving mother of Thomas J. of New York, NY, Michael of Bellmawr, NJ and Theresa (Raymond) McConnell of Westerly, RI. Caring sister of George E. Campbell and Madeline Soroka. Proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Life Celebration, Wednesday, 8:00 to 9:30 AM at the CIECHANOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 1100 N. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede. Mass of Christian Burial will follow 10:00 AM at BVM Annunciation Church in Bellmawr. Interment New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Theresa\’s memory can be made to St. Mary\’s Auxiliary, 210 St. Mary\’s Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SEAMAN SCOTT J. SCARPINATO has graduated from the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May. Seaman Scarpinato will be stationed on the Coast Guard Cutter Blackberry on Oak Island, N.C. Formerly of Franklinville, Seaman Scarpinato is the son of Victor and Diane Scarpinato and brother of Niki. He is a 2003 graduate of Woodstown High School.

Q: I\’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that\’s it… don\’t waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that\’s like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a 

Nap.   
 

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.  

 

Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!  

 
Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.  

 
Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can\’t think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain…Good!  

 
Q: Aren\’t fried foods bad for you?

A: YOU\’RE NOT LISTENING!!! … Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they\’re permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?  

 
Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger! You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.   


Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!! It\’s the best feel-good food around!   


Q: Is swimming well for your figure?

A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.  

 

Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?

A: Hey! \’Round\’ is a shape!  


Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.

And remember: \”Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways – martini in one hand – chocolate in the other – body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming \”WOO HOO, What a Ride!\”  

 

SUBMITTED BY BRUCE DARROW 

 

 

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers junior All-American shortstop Todd Frazier (Toms River, N.J.) was named a First Team All-American by Baseball America, the organization announced today. Frazier was one of 15 named to the first team.

Frazier was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 34th overall pick in the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft last Thursday. Earlier this week, Frazier was named the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association of America District II Player of the Year. Frazier, also a semifinalist for the Brooks Wallace National Player of the Year Award, was one of nine District of the Year players from around the nation. In addition, Frazier was named a First Team All-American by both Collegiate Baseball and Rivals.com last week.

The shortstop painted himself throughout the Rutgers record book, finishing in the top-6 in every single-season offensive category, excluding triples. Frazier broke the Rutgers single-season record for home runs (22), home runs by a leadoff hitter (22), runs scored (87), walks (62), doubles (24) and total bases (187), all set this season. He also finished second in slugging percentage (.757), second in at bats (247), tied for third in runs batted in (65), fifth in hits (93), and tied for sixth in stolen bases (25).

Frazier has also placed himself on several Rutgers career record charts through just three seasons. He is the Scarlet Knights all-time leader in home runs (42) and runs scored (210), and second in walks (138) and total bases (434), and third in hits (241), slugging percentage (.625) and stolen bases (65), and fifth in runs batted in (152).

Frazier, who played with the USA Baseball National Team last summer and starred on the Toms River East American Team that won the 1998 Little League World Series title, was named the unanimous BIG EAST Player of the Year at the conclusion of the regular season. He finished the season ranked among the BIG EAST leaders in virtually every offensive category and was fourth in the nation in home runs (22), fourth in runs per game (1.38), eighth in walks per game (0.98) and 11th in home runs per game (0.35).

He led Rutgers to a 42-21 record and the BIG EAST Regular Season and Tournament Titles in 2007. The Scarlet Knights, who earned the No. 2 seed in the Charlottesville NCAA Regional, ended the regular season ranked No. 23 nationally.

By Bill Cleary

The recent gossip on the street circulating through our city is interesting enough to share so here goes.

According to the \”grapevine\” a petition was being circulated to have Joe Rafferty (Superintendent of Mt. Ephraim Schools) to be hired to replace outgoing Gloucester City Superintendent Mary Stansky. However because of an Abbott\’s nepotism rule, Rafferty is ineligible for the job. He has two sisters employed in the City School system. Can anyone explain why that is a factor in running a school system? Can you believe the state legislators actually passed such a rule? Most of them have hired their relatives to work on their staff. We have only to point to former Senator Wayne Bryant as a good example, no need to say more.

Speaking of the new school superintendent, the Gloucester City School Board will be interviewing candidates for that job in the High School media Center on June 26, 27, and 28 at 6 PM. The meetings will be open to the public. Make sure you attend. Here is your chance to see who might be leading our school district. It would be nice to find a qualified candidate who lives in the City and wants to stay in the job until they retire. Keep your fingers crossed that the School Board thinks the same way.

The mended fences in the City Democrat Party are broken again. The \”chatter\” I hear is that the \”Old Dems\” (pardon me Ray I know you don\’t like that) waited until after the primary to tell the \”New Dems\” the deal to have Dan Spencer as a City Committee Chairman was off. To add fuel to the fire we have a testy Fran Pollander speaking out in a GCN Letter to the Editor calling a pre-primary prank unkind. She claims the successful Third Ward committeemen sent two Latino youths to her house with the intent to harass. Don\’t see the two sides getting back together anytime soon, do you?

The \”buzz\” on the street is that meetings between the City and Holt Cargo reps have been held in recent weeks to discuss Coast Guard property. It seems Leo (Holt) still wants the sweetheart deal promised to him by the \”Old Dems\” (pardon me Ray I know you don\’t like that) before they left office. Otherwise he isn\’t moving off of the Coast Guard Base anytime soon. The arrangement calls for the City to build him a three-tier office building in return he would pay the City $156,000 a year. The place he likes because of the river-view I am told \’is the O\’Hara parking lot on King Street. One has to wonder what makes this guy tick. He just keeps on taking doesn\’t he…..from you and I that is. Let him build his own office building and put it on his property. Holt made a promise in the 80\’s that he wouldn\’t go beyond the border of Monmouth Street. Yet there he sits on our Coast Guard property. Where is the restaurant Tom and Leo did you forget that promise too?

If my sources are right we will be saying good bye to an assistant City Highway Department Supervisor this month, Don Souder. He is retiring after 30 years from his estimated $62,408 a year job. Superintendent James Johnson, a relative of former Mayor Gorman, who started working for the City in 1977 will also be leaving I heard this year. Bowie, the former Democrat City Chairman was paid an estimated $78,268 for his services. With those two gone the City Highway Department of 17 employees will only have one man to guide them, Assistant John Gorman, cousin of former Mayor Gorman. John receives an estimated $61,820 plus mileage. That is why we see him riding around all day (just kidding John). Let’s hope the new council thinks \”three chiefs\” is two too many and goes back to the days when the Highway Department was run by only one man. John Lincoln, God Bless him, oversaw 30 employees. Those were the days when we had trash pickup two times a week. And yes the same men took care of keeping the parks and playgrounds cleaned. Oh those Happy Days, remember?

A City resident who works in Winslow Township wonders why she saw the Gloucester City paid firemen in their fire truck riding in Winslow this week. I checked around and was told the paid firemen drove the 45 minutes to answer what is called a task force box. Furthermore I learned the City\’s two Volunteer Fire Houses were assigned the job of answering the task force call in Winslow on alternating months. Why then were the paid firemen leaving their post in the City? There has been an ongoing feud between the paid firemen and volunteer firemen for years. Instead of it getting better it seems to have gotten worst. Something needs to be done. I would like to see the Mayor settle this dispute before the volunteers end up quitting. The City can\’t afford that to happen and neither can we.

Give me a yell, let me know what you been hearing and I will throw it out there for all to read.

 

 

from 15rounds.com

By Michael Swann

Regular readers may recall our three part series on the life and career of Bobby Czyz that ran in this column a couple of months ago. As we concluded our sessions of interviews, Bobby told me that he was going to be traveling to South Carolina that week for a ring announcing gig that week.

Interviewing Czyz was a pleasure. He was full of anecdotes and war stories, but most importantly, I was impressed with the degree of candor that he expressed during our talks, often baring open his soul when discussing painful issues in his often tragic life. I was convinced that his story would someday find its way to the big screen and I told him that I would keep in touch. more

A little boy wanted $100.00 very badly and prayed for weeks, but nothing happened.

Then he decided to write God a letter requesting the $100.00

When The postal authorities received the letter to God, USA , they decided to send it to the President.

The president was so amused that he instructed his secretary to send the little boy a $5.00 bill.

The president thought this would appear to be a lot of money to a little boy.

The little boy was delighted with the $5.00 bill and sat down to write a thank-you note to God, which read:
 

Dear God: Thank you very much for sending the money. However, I noticed that for some reason you sent it through Washington, DC., and those @#$% deducted $95.00 in taxes.