Photos by Bill Bates

 

 BELLMAWR PARK – Members from Bellmawr Park Engine 332 show off their apparatus at Mount Ephraim\’s annual Christmas Parade.

 

 

CHEERS ON WHEELS – From Norristown, Pennsylvania came all the way across the bridge to participate in Mount Ephraim\’s 13th annual parade for the second year in a row. They received a Special Judges Award during the presentation of awards at the MEFD\’s Open House after the parade.

 

 

MOUNT EPHRAIM – The fire department\’s utility 456 was decorated as \”The Griswold Christmas\” for their annual parade. The fire explorers and members spent close to ten hours creating and decorating the display that visited all of the neighboring town\’s parades.

Photos By Bill Bates

Hey Bill ,

Dog Quote: If a dog\’s prayers were answered, bones would rain from the sky…..Old Proverb

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Clicker training is a technique that is highly successful for training dogs.

The trainer uses a simple clicker that can be purchased from most pet stores and the dog is trained to respond to the sound of the clicker.

Photo: Please Welcome \’Riley Joseph Woods\’ to the Pet Tips Column

The dog will quickly learn that the sound of the clicker is followed by a reward and they will respond to commands when the clicker is used knowing that a reward is to follow.

It is a great technique for home training of dogs as it is a simple technique that the owner can use to get fast results.

Some other dog training techniques can be a little difficult to master and unless the trainer has a good understanding of the training process it can become quite frustrating when the results don\’t
come as fast as expected.

Clicker training generally gets results relatively fast and the owner and the dog can have a lot of fun during the training with both parties getting what they want out of the training sessions.

Clicker training leaves the dog with no doubt what it needs to do to get the reward.

Clicker training doesn\’t involve any forms of punishment if the dog doesn\’t do as it is told, because it will know that it will not get the reward.

Punishment training can lead to confusion where the dog does not know what it has done wrong and this confusion can lead to an unhappy dog.

There is no such problem with Clicker training.

It is actually a form of positive reinforcement for the dog and this will help it bond and build a better relationship with it\’s owner. Dogs have also been shown to learn a lot faster when positive reinforcement is used rather than any form of punishment.

It is much better to let them know when they have done something well rather than bad and this process can also be used to eliminate bad behavior.

More Information:
http://AboutDogs.info/recommends/dogtraining.html

Thanks, Allan
http://AboutDogs.info

Bernice M. \”Dolly\” Hudson (Frazer), 80, of West Cape May, and formerly of Westville and National Park, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, in the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City.

Mrs. Hudson was born a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Frazer in Philadelphia. She has been a resident of West Cape May for 21 years.

She had previously worked in the Philadelphia area for Stetson Hats, Philadelphia Navy Yard, Lit Brothers, Bond¹s Clothes, and Strawbridge and Clothier.

Mrs. Hudson is survived by: her husband, Edward Hudson; a son, James Campbell, of National Park; grandchildren Edward Campbell of National Park, Dana Campbell of Sicklerville, and Charles Kohler of Philadelphia; her brother William Frazer of Toms River; nephews Thomas, Patrick, Robert, and James Troutner; and her lifelong friends Chuck and Phyllis Corson, of Mickletown.

Funeral services will be private at the request of the family.

Donations may be made in her memory to: Animal Outreach of Cape May County, P.O. Box 1225, Cape May, NJ 08204.

Arrangements by: SUDAK – DANAHER FUNERAL HOME, Cape May. Published in the Gloucester County Times on 1/3/2008.

The Reverend Father John J. Byrnes KHS entered into eternal life on December 31, 2007, age 68, of St. Peter\’s Parish, Merchantville NJ.

Beloved son of the late John A. and Ann V. Byrnes. Dear brother of Sister Ann Byrnes RSM of Clarksboro, Maureen E. (Michael) Mahon of Washington Twp., Edward (Barbara) L. Byrnes of Woodstown and the late William L. Byrnes. Also survived by seven nieces & nephews, one great niece and one great nephew.

Fr. Byrnes was born in Woodstown, NJ, graduated St. Mary College, KY, received his MA Theology at St. Maur Seminary, KY and MA History Villanova University. He was ordained in Camden in 1966 by Bishop Celestine Damiano. His assignments and parishes included Our Lady Star of the Sea, Cape May; St. Joan of Arc, Camden; Holy Maternity, Audubon; St. Joseph, Camden; Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr and St. Peter, Merchantville.

Fr. Byrnes\’ appointments were Gloucester Catholic High School 1966-67; St. Joseph High School History Teacher and Vocation Coordinator 1967-1974, Paul VI High School History Department Chairman and Theology Teacher 1974-2000.

He was Knighted by Pope John Paul II into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem on September 13, 2003.

Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to attend hisReception of the Body (Viewing) Friday 3-7 PM and Saturday 9-10:15 AM at St. Peter\’s Church, 43 W. Maple Ave. Merchant-ville NJ. Mass of Jesus Christ The Eternal High Priest Friday 7 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10:30 AM. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to St.Peter\’s Church, 43 W. Maple Ave., Merchantville NJ 08109

Hello Bill,

I just wanted to say, thanks for your great website. I sat here for the last few hours reviewing all sub category titles. I discovered your site when my sister sent me a picture of me and my two brothers with Torch, Shaffer, and Hall together at the Ray Ford\’s Old Timers held in October at the Gloucester Hts. Fire Hall.

Terry lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I reside at Churchville, Maryland east of Baltimore. I grew up on Oxford Ave. in the \’Heights\’. After 39 years working for the Federal Government I just stayed here.

The \’Old-timers\’\’ get-together was fun. It was good to rekindle old memories; great time again. If you go to the photo gallery of Ray Ford\’s gathering I am kneeling with my brother Mike (hand on shoulder) and John, right of him is Walt Hall.

see photo

Keep up the good work. I will see you all at the January 26^th Breakfast Club meeting.

Happy New Year

Walt Zdon

MOORE

Carrie B.

 On January 2, 2008. Age 81. (nee Kaufmann). Of National Park. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 28 years to the late John A. Moore. Devoted mother of Susan Smith of National Park, Deborah Hoban of National Park, John Moore (Judy) of Gloucester City and Thomas Moore of Philadelphia, PA.

Beloved grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 7.

At the request of the family, cremation, Catholic Memorial Service and inurnment are private. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Carrie B. Moore.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Phone: 856-456-1142

James P. Cox on Dec. 22, 2007, age 62, a lifelong resident of Haddonfield and the beloved husband of the late Marilyn \”Lynn\” (nee Martin). Mr. Cox is survived by several cousins including Mary Peck, of Paramus, N.J.

Mr. Cox had been a teacher at the Charles W. Lewis Middle School in Gloucester Township for many years. He loved his job and unfortunately was forced into early retirement due to health issues. Additionally, he was a long time member of the Haddonfield Republican Club and the Haddonfield United Methodist Church.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Cox¹s Memorial Service, Saturday, January 5th, 1PM, in the Chapel of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Rd., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Interment private.

Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Cox¹s name to the church at the above address.

Arrangements by KAIN-MURPHY FUNERAL SERVICES, Haddonfield. Published in the Gloucester County Times on 1/2/2008.

REILLY, WILLIAM J.
On December 8, 2007, of Audubon formerly of Oaklyn, NJ, orginally from Pittston, Pa. Age 71 yrs.
Bill is survived by 3 children Kenneth, Karen and Kevin Reilly and 3 grandchildren Kelly, Erin and Sean.

He was a former teacher at the Delsea Regional High School and a Basketball Referee. He also served as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Aloysius Church in Oaklyn, was a member of the Santa Maria Council #1443 KOC and was active in Cursillo, and Kairos.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Bill\’s Memorial Mass Friday evening at 7:00pm at St. Aloysius Church 37 W. Haddon Ave., Oaklyn, NJ. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Aloysius Church. Arrangements entrusted to the CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, Oaklyn, NJ.

Memories from The Past-The Gloucester City Memorial AA basketball team…… the year around 1954?

Front row-from left, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Albie Brandt

Standing-from left, Coach Steve Shimkus, Coach Joe Murphy, Jim Tighe, Jim Blymer, Jungle Murphy, unknown, unknown.

Related: Memories Album

Memories Album #2

 

George L. Steen on Dec. 28, 2007 of Thorofare, N.J. Age 71. Beloved husband of Helen L. (nee Sheeran). Father of George F. Steen (Mary E.) of Deptford, Thomas J. Steen (Patricia) of Deptford, Cynthia A. Mynar (Robert) of Woodbury and Maryellen E. Steen (fiance Joseph LaMantia) of Toms River. Brother of Theodore B. Steen (Fern) of Barrington and brother-in-law Michael J. Sheeran of Mt. Ephraim. Ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Steen was formerly the vice president of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel and Motor Inn Association.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing Wednesday, Jan. 2, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at BOUCHER FUNERAL HOME, 1757 Delsea Drive, Deptford. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. at St. Patrick¹s Church in Woodbury. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020. For directions, guest book and to view George¹s Video Tribute visit www.boucherfuneralhome.com

Published in the Gloucester County Times on 12/30/2007.