The Hot Stovers have been honoring outstanding scholar athletes in South Jersey since 1960. Beginning in the mid-70\’s, the club has awarded scholarships to those athletes who have chosen to further their education. If an honoree does not accept the scholarship, a donation is made in his name to his high school baseball program.

The list of Hot Stovers Scholarship Award winners beginning in 1960 are as follows: PLAYERS: Joe Ott, Charlie Bishop, Dick Laxton, Ed Moffett, Herb Muniz, Rich Noonan, Walt Reinhart, Bob Dacierno.

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The Gloucester Catholic Forensics team shows off its trophy after winning the third annual Dr. David T. Coghlan Invitational Forensics Tournament. Eight GCHS students won trophies in the diocesan competition and will represent the Diocese of Camden at the National Catholic Forensics Tournament in Appleton, Wisconsin during Memorial Day Weekend. Headed to the national competition are Rose Marinari and Bridget Wills, who took first and second place respectively in drama; Rob Quigley, who placed first in oral interpretation; Alyse Scafidi, who finished first in original oratory; Alexis Scafidi, who won top honors in declamation; Ricky Santosusso, who took second for extemporaneous speaking; and Christy Mainart and Elizabeth O’Shea, who finished second in duo-interpretation.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers baseball team loaded the bases to stage a two-out, ninth inning rally, but St. John\’s reliever Colin Lynch ended the Scarlet Knights\’ threat with a game-ending strikeout as the Red Storm held on for the 2-0 victory Friday afternoon at Bainton Field.

Rutgers fell to 5-11 overall and 0-2 in BIG EAST play, while St. John\’s improved to 15-4 overall and 2-0 in league competition.

For the second-straight day, the St. John\’s pitching staff limited the Rutgers offense, with the Scarlet Knights collecting three hits on the afternoon. This time, it was starter George Brown with seven innings of three-hit ball with three strikeouts for the Red Storm. Sophomore Casey Gaynor (Toms River, N.J.) worked six solid innings for Rutgers to match SJU\’s effort.

In a pitcher\’s duel, the Red Storm were the first to strike, with the first score of the game in the fifth inning. Gil Zayas of St. John\’s hit a screaming line drive to the gap in left-center field for a one-out double in the frame and Tim Morris followed with a blooper just inside the left-field line for double to plate Zayas for the game\’s first run.

The Red Storm broke through again in the sixth. St. John\’s got three-straight singles to leadoff the inning and loaded the bases against Gaynor. Greg Hopkins then found a hole on the left side for SJU\’s fourth-straight hit, allowing the game\’s second run. The Red Storm sent a second runner to the plate on the play, but a well-executed relay, starting with the throw from left fielder Jarred Jimenez (Monroe, N.J.) to cutoff man Tom Edwards (West Caldwell, N.J.), and an accurate toss to catcher Jon Gossard (Harrington Park, N.J.), got the runner out as Gossard applied the tag at the plate.

A pair of excellent defensive plays by shortstop Dan Betteridge (Sewell, N.J.) highlighted the Scarlet Knights\’ play in the field. In the fourth, Chris Anninos lined a hard shot that was corralled by the leaping shortstop. Betteridge made a nice diving stop and rolled over to throw to second base for the force out on a ball deep up the middle in the top of the eighth.

Gaynor (1-4) was saddled with the loss surrendered the two runs on eight hits with a pair of strikeouts in his six innings of work, while senior Matt Patterson (Passaic, N,J.) and junior Jason Downey (Ballston Lake, N.Y.) combined to hurl three scoreless innings in relief.

Brown (4-0) picked up the win, while Lynch picked up his fourth save of the season with the strikeout against the only batter he faced at the end. Lynch replaced hard-throwing reliever Justin Gutsie, who loaded the bases in the ninth.

Rutgers and St. John\’s will close out their series with a 1:00 p.m. game on Saturday. Junior righty Matt Giannini (Millington, N.J.) will be on the mound for the Scarlet Knights against righty Jared Yecker for the Red Storm.

American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 20, 2008 – To recognize his continuous support and recognition of sailors, Marines and their families throughout his 17 years on television, the Navy presented its Superior Public Service Award to Montel Williams yesterday in New York during the taping of his long-running program\’s final show. The Department of the Navy Superior Public Service Award is presented to Montel Williams March 19, 2008, in New York for his continuous support and recognition of servicemembers and their families throughout his 17 years on television. Capt. Kenneth J. Braithwaite, Director, Joint Public Affairs Support Element Reserve, presented the award to Williams on behalf of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead during the taping of the series finale. The Superior Public Service Award is the second highest award presented to civilians by the Department of the Navy. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mark Duehmig (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Navy Capt. Kenneth J. Braithwaite II, a rear admiral selectee and director of Joint Public Affairs Support Element Reserve, presented the award to Williams on behalf of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead. The Superior Public Service Award is the second-highest award presented to civilians by the Department of the Navy. \”Thank you, thank you,\” said Williams after he was surprised with the award presentation once the show began rolling. \”I\’ve tried in the industry to recognize (military servicemembers) and really bring to the forefront what is being sacrificed. I want to thank you, all of you, for what you do.\” Williams continued to wear the award throughout the finale show. A video message from Roughhead, thanking Williams for his dedication and support to all sailors and Marines, will air in a special segment during the final week of \”The Montel Williams Show\” before it goes off the air in May. \”It was an honor to be able to award a true patriot like Mr. Williams,\” Braithwaite said. \”This award signifies his genuine gratitude for military service. He has a definite understanding and appreciation of what sailors and Marines sacrifice, something he knows well from his own military experience.\” Williams enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1974, and in 1975 he was selected as the first black Marine to attend the Navy Prep School. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1980 and was commissioned as an intelligence officer, specializing in cryptology. During annual holiday shows in his television program\’s long run, Williams has reunited deployed sailors with their families. In 2006, he and a production crew flew to the Navy Central Command/5th Fleet area of responsibility to tour Iraqi oil platforms and meet with deployed sailors aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. His program frequently has featured guests from nonprofit organizations that support servicemembers to highlight their efforts. Throughout his 17 years on televisions, Williams continuously shared with audience members and viewers the importance of supporting the military and recognized sailors\’ personal sacrifices in service to their country. Williams\’ mother and relatives were in the audience for the series finale. To his staff, some of whom had been with the show since the first day, Williams declared that it would be a fun show celebrating their 17 years on television. \”It is very bittersweet today. Everybody has worked so hard,\” said Kwame White, production assistant. \”He is a great man. Every day, while at work, I meet someone amazing here who has overcome something, and it has given me such an appreciation for what I have.\” Navy Band Northeast, stationed in Newport, R.I., opened the show by playing the program\’s theme song. \”It was pretty intense and it was fun. There was a lot of energy in that studio,\” Petty Officer 3rd Class Marc Heskett, who was featured on the saxophone, said. \”Our performances are not normally televised.\” Lt. Carl Gerhard, Navy Band Northeast director, said he was happy to be part of the event. \”It feels great to be a part of this day,\” said. \”This is a very special day for Mr. Williams, and it is nice to be here to play not only to celebrate his long run on television, but to play a tribute to his service as well.\” The final episode of \”The Montel Williams Show,\” featuring the Superior Public Service Award presentation, is scheduled to air May 16. (From a Naval Media Center news release.)

Biographies: Adm. Gary Roughead, USN Capt. Kenneth J. Braithwaite II, USN

SANFORD, FL – The Rowan University baseball team defeated Albright College, 16-4 at the Russ Matt Tournament on Friday night.

Rowan has an 11-3 record, while Albright is 5-6. The Profs went 7-1 on their Florida trip. Earlier in the day, Rowan defeated SUNY Plattsburgh, 7-6 in 10 innings.

Left hander Joe Cichy (sr. Vineland, NJ/St. Augustine Prep) picked up his first win on the mound. He threw seven innings, allowing one run on five hits and striking out 11 hitters. Righty Conrad Renner (sr. Howell, NJ/Freehold Twp.) pitched the final two innings and gave up one earned run.

The Profs were led by right fielder John McMullin (jr. Woodbury, NJ/Gloucester Catholic) with five hits (six at bats), four runs scored, one RBI and two doubles. Third baseman Paul Urbanovich (sr. Rutherford, NJ/St. Peter\’s Prep) added five hits in six trips to the plate, four RBIs, three runs scored and a double. Center fielder Garrett Mull (jr. Chatsworth, NJ/Lenape) went three for six with two RBIs, one run scored and a home run. Designated hitter Matt Johanson (so. Sewell, NJ/Washington Twp.) chipped in with two hits (three at bats), two RBIs and a home run.

Rowan went ahead 7-0 in the top of the first inning. Second baseman Roland Rodriguez (so. Miami, FL/Miami Killian) scored on a sacrifice fly by Johanson. First baseman Tom Ready (jr. Blenheim, NJ/Triton Reg.) singled in left fielder Keith Evans (so. Audubon, NJ/Audubon) and Urbanovich\’s single plated Ready. Catcher Robert Fox (sr. Ocean Twp., NJ/Ocean Twp.), McMullin and Urbanovich scored on an error by the third baseman, while shortstop David Lenig (so. Pennsville, NJ/Pennsville) came home on an error by the left fielder.

The Profs added one run in the third and fourth innings. Mull had a solo homer in the third and McMullin scored on a double by Urbanovich in the fourth. In the sixth, Johanson led off with a solo home run. Urbanovich doubled in Ready and Lenig drove in McMullin and Urbanovich with a single. Albright had one run in the sixth and eighth innings to make the score 13-2. Rowan tacked on three runs in the ninth. McMullin\’s double brought home Evans and Urbanovich singled in McMullin. Urbanovich crossed home plate on a single by Mull. Albright got two runs in the bottom half, but Rowan held on for the win.

Rowan travels to Arcadia University on Monday, March 24 for a 3:30 p.m. game.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E

Rowan (11-3) 7 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 3 16 22 2

Albright (5-6) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 4 6 5

wp – Joe Cichy (1-1) 7 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 H, 11 K, 2 BB

Conrad Renner 2 IP, 3 R, 1 ER, 0 H, 2 K, 3 BB

lp – Tim Flannery (1-2) 5 IP, 9 R, 5 ER, 11 H, 2 K, 1 BB

extra base hits

Rowan: 2B – John McMullin 2, Paul Urbanovich, David Lenig

HR – Matt Johanson, Garrett Mull

Albright: 2B – Kyle Wenrich, Jeff Kulp

HR – Chad Mackey

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March 22…..Doomed by the need for costly oil and a costlier overhaul, the last conventionally powered aircraft carrier built in America will remain in Philadelphia in a \”state of preservation,\” pending completion of the nuclear-powered USS Gerald Ford, CV-77.

Navy officials plan to keep the ship tied up at Pier 4 at the Navy Yard near the Philadelphia Cruise Ship Terminal as a hedge against a national emergency, while deciding on its longer-term duty as a museum or artificial reef.

Thousands were expected to turn out for a glimpse of the big ship, christened in 1967 by Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the country\’s 35th president.

Navy spokesman Chris Hatch said the Kennedy was expected to enter the bay at about 9 p.m. Friday and was due to tie up in Philadelphia at 2 p.m., but was unable to provide additional details.

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The Fourth Annual Browning Ross Bob Kupcha 5 k run held in Mount Ephraim earlier today (Saturday) was a big success.

According to Rams Cross Country Coach Jack Heath the coordinator of the race, \”We had the best runners in the area run it today and the biggest turnout for us by far in the 5k race, walk and in the kids run.\”

The winners were: for the men- Dave Welsh, (the owner of Haddonfield running company) 31 years old 16:53 and for the women, Patty Addis-Hudson 42, won in 21:49.

\”Personally it was great to see so many different Gloucester Catholic classes represented. We also got lucky with the weather,\” Heath said.

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By Sara Martino

\”I am happy to see the camaraderie in the RXD store. Seeing generations of customers, grandparents, parents and off-spring coming in to shop is a welcome rewarding occasion,\” said Kevin Milner, a Vice President of the family oriented retail pharmacy.

. Al, the pharmacist, is happy to professionally serve the residents and does accommodate the concerns of the customers regarding their medicine. The Pharmacy Department can call the Doctor\’s office if customers need assistance with their prescriptions. The wait time for the prescriptions is only a short period and free local delivery of the filled prescriptions is available. Kevin and his sister are also pharmacists and work in the store as needed. Several of the RXD employees are Gloucester City residents.

Due to the demographics of Gloucester City many residents can walk to the RXD and some customers can arrive in their wheelchairs, parking them safely outside. RXD accepts Medicaid, Medicare and about 99% of all insurance coverage. Diabetic supplies and an extensive vitamin section are always well stocked… RXD can supply wheelchairs, canes, walkers and other durable medical equipment. If the items are not in the store, they can be ordered for the customers.

The difference between RXD and the bigger drugstore chains is that the RXD is more like an extensive \”Mom and Pop\” store, having a good relationship with the community. In addition to the important medicinal services, the store is a \”Seasonal Superstore\”. There were many St. Patrick\’s Day decorations and novelties purchased by the residents. Easter baskets filled with goodies are lined up on a display table in the front of the store and are for sale. Customers can purchase and fill their own baskets for a special price. RXD is an authorized center for the sale of Webkinz, a shaggy plush adopt-a-pet collection that is a favorite of young and old. Other toys, stationary items, milk, ice cream and some clothing, including diabetic socks, and more are all for sale in the store. The Pepsi Company in Pennsauken sends plenty of three liter bottles of Pepsi to the store. Many customers take advantage of the sale of the favorite economical size.

Customers may pay their utility bills, purchase money orders, and send money-grams to recipients here and abroad. No need to go to Western Union. Lottery tickets and instant rub-offs can be purchased at the store. In-store sales and specials are promoted and RXD accepts manufacturer\’s coupons. Also, as a member of the UEZ program, the sales tax on purchases is only 3 1/2 %.

An UEZ application is in the process of being approved for an architectural grant allowing for the improvement of the store façade. Kevin said he is looking forward to the RXD being a recipient of the grant and is excited about Gloucester City\’s plans for the waterfront area .He feels that the idea of the King Street improvements and an Irish Village will bring in a lot of visitors to the city.

RXD is headquartered in Collingswood, NJ and has stores throughout Camden County and Pennsylvania. Gloucester City\’s store is located at 525 Monmouth Street and is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 8pm, Saturday from 9am to 4pm and closed on Sunday. For information, please call 856-456-2761.

Related: Buy Local/UEZ

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Calzonetti has helped lead the Rams to back-to-back Tri-County Conference Diamond Divison titles and to playoff appearances in all four seasons. These are just some of the reasons why he was named this season\’s Gloucester County Times Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Photo: Before the start of the annual Gloucester Catholic – Gloucester High City Series boys basketball game, senior Mike Calzonetti was honored for his 1,000 point milestone.

Calzonetti was honored with a plaque and a basketball to be displayed in the halls of GCHS. Pictured with Mike are his parents Dennis, a 1972 GCHS graduate, his mother Joyce and brother Christian. Photo by Bruce Darrow…click on photo to enlarge

In a season where West Deptford\’s A.J. Greenwald and Clayton\’s Ray Sanders set the world on fire offensively, Calzonetti did more than just average 17.2 points per game. The senior forward hit the boards, made smart passes and, more significantly, was one of the top defenders in the area.

In an upset win over Penns Grove that helped the Rams earn a share of the Diamond Division, Calzonetti not only scored 15 of the team\’s 32 points, but defended Dominique Roy on Penns Grove\’s final possession, forcing him to take a bad shot.

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