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A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack.

\’Miss Whack, I\’d like to get a $30,000 loan to take a holiday.\’

Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name. The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it\’s okay, he knows the bank manager.

Patty explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral.

The frog says, \’Sure. I have this,\’ and produces a tiny porcelain elephant, about an inch tall, bright pink and perfectly formed.

Very confused, Patty explains that she\’ll have to consult with the bank manager and disappears into a back office.

She finds the manager and says, \’There\’s a frog called Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000, and he wants to use this as collateral.\’

She holds up the tiny pink elephant. \’I mean, what in the world is this?\’

(you\’re gonna love this)

The bank manager looks back at her and says…

\’It\’s a knickknack, Patty Whack. Give the frog a loan, His old man\’s a Rolling Stone.\’

(You\’re singing it, aren\’t you? Yeah, I know you are……..)

Never take life too seriously!

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Writted By Daisy Daily CNB Gossip Columnist

May 8 issue of GCN

I was sad to hear this article was misconstrued by some readers. The story was simply written to entertain and my friend, Bill Cleary, a very gifted and talented writer, had no intention to defame the good name or reputation of The Dining Car Depot.

Couldn\’t the readers see by the pen name Daisy Daily the story was done as a satire?

Each month, a men\’s breakfast club enjoys the food and hospitality given them by The Dining Car Depot and fully intends to return. I for one was happy to open my local paper and thoroughly enjoyed reading such a humorous story and that\’s exactly what it was, a fictional story, even I knew that.

Janet Bevan, Gloucester City

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Barbara A. Lauria

 

Barbara (nee Hillman) Lauria of Fayetteville, Tenn., born in Gloucester City, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008 at the age of 50. Mrs. Lauria was employed by Publix Supermarket.

Barb graduated from Gloucester City High School, class of \’76. She was a cheerleader from 7th grade through 12th grade. She played varsity hockey all four years of high school. She had the lead in the musicals for three years starting in 10th grade.

She was preceded in death by her father, William H. Hillman.

Mrs. Lauria is survived by her husband, Joseph Lauria of Fayetteville, a stepdaughter, Amber Lauria and a granddaughter Adrianna of Unionville, NY.

Also survived by her mother, Earlene Hillman; brothers, Gary, John and wife Eileen, and William and wife Kelly, Hillman; sisters, Eileen and husband Thomas Burman, Elaine Hillman, and Kathy Bricker; nephews, Paul, Joel, Scott and Drew Hillman, Brian Bricker (all from New Jersey).

And Michael Koutney from Fayetteville, Beau Schollian and Tanner Partee both from California; nieces, Deborah Stone (Godchild), Katie and Emilee Hillman, Jessica Bricker, Michelle and husband Ryan Osborn, also Christine Kratz of Fayetteville and Jade Partee of California; great-nephews, Rylee and Colin Osborn and Jacob Kratz; and great-niece, Callie Kratz of Fayetteville and many aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held from 10am on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at The Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ.( right off the Blackhorse Pike). A Memorial service will follow.

Memorial donations can be sent in Barbara\’s name to: Wings of Love 5 Prospect Road Fayetteville, Tenn. 37334.

 

Photos By Bill Bates PROUDLY POSING – From left MEGS Player & Dedication Originator Taylor Gavin, MEGS President Shawn Heslin, and the Corson Family and their children. Frank\’s wife Mary Corson is holding the basket of flowers (center) as each one of her children are holding their commemorative softball plaques behind her. By Bill Bates Mount Ephraim NEWS Correspondent  Saturday, April 19 the Mount Ephraim Girls Softball (MEGS) held their opening day activities. The day was also reserved to honor MEGS founder Mr. Frank Corson. Opening Day was dedicated to a man who not only lived in Mount Ephraim for 47 years, but was also very active in the community. He served as President of MEPRI for over 10 years, and Captain of the Mount Ephraim Ambulance Squad (MEPRI EMS) for over 20 years. SPECIAL PLAQUE – Each of Frank\’s children; Debra, Patricia, Barbara, Denise, and Kirk received a special commemorative Softball Plaque engraved with the dedication date as a keep-sake of this special day. Frank was remembered and honored as the Originator of the Mt. Ephraim Girls Softball League. Back in 1972, being the community minded person that Frank was and the father of four girls, his idea turned into and is still known today as a well ran softball league and organization that Frank was proud of. Not only was Frank the founder of MEGS, but was also President of the league for 14 years. Frank\’s idea, commitment, and dedication is alive today in each and every player and parent who are apart of the league. In remembrance of Frank, MEGS invited his family to thank them for allowing their father and husband for taking the time and the effort in starting the fine league of the Mount Ephraim Girls Softball some 36 years ago. Each of Frank\’s children; Debra, Patricia, Barbara, Denise, and Kirk received a special commemorative Softball Plaque engraved with the dedication date as a keep-sake of this special day. Frank\’s loving wife Mary received a special basket of flowers. The flowers and commemorative plaques were presented by MEGS players Gabrielle Crain, Julie OʼBriwn, Leah Bocchicchio, Holly Fitzgerald, Cassidy Chambers, and Mackenzie Seymour. The idea of dedicating the 2008 Season came about when MEGS player Taylor Gavin read an article in the NEWS on the passing of Frank Corson and found it heartwarming that Frank was the founder of the league she played on. Taylor wrote a letter to the President of MEGS asking if they could dedicate the season in honor and remembrance of Frank. Current MEGS President Shawn Heslin gladly accepted the idea and the planning started from there. When asked what the dedication day meant to him, MEGS President Shawn Heslin said \”It was a wonderful day to honor a man who started this league from the ground up.\” Shawn further added \”Taylor Gavin is a wonderful asset to our league and her idea and efforts will always be remembered.\” Taylor\’s father, Chris Gavin added \”Having the Corson family here today shows them we are grateful and not only means a lot to them, but to us as parents of these girls who are able to be a part of this league because of their father and husband\’s efforts for so many years.\”

 Funeral services were held for J.B. Vinson, 78, of Bellmawr, formerly of Lenior City, TN and Miami, FL, who passed away on April 27, 2008.

 Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving brother of Jolyn Norris of TN, Thomas (Marie) of LA and the late Dorothy, R.H., Jack and George. Dear brother-in-law of Roger and Barbara Bradley. Also survived by many dearly loved cousins, nieces and nephews.

 Interment was private at the request of the family.

 A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr, for William J. Mitchell, 90, of Bellmawr, who passed away on April 28, 2008.

 Beloved husband of the late Mary M. (nee O’Neill). Devoted father of William J. (Linda) and Kevin. Dear grandfather of Christine Schneier (Patrick) and Kathleen Mitchell. Great-grandfather of Olivia Rose. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

 Mr. Mitchell retired from the Veteran’s Administration after 31 years.

 Interment at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

 

 

 A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Maternity Church, Audubon, for Michael G. Vakula, 87, of Audubon, who died April 25, 2008.

 Michael had been a resident of Audubon Park since 1945. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and on the Audubon Park School Board.

 He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

 

Photos and captions by Bill  

Plans are in the works to turn this dilapidated building on North Broadway owned by the South Jersey Port Corporation into a Methadone Clinic that will treat up to 700 addicts a day. The property is located within 100 feet of the borderline that separates Gloucester City from Camden City. The windows in the building are all broken, trash is sprawl all about. From the appearance of the property it should have been condemned years ago.

-Side view of the proposed new site for a methadone clinic on North Broadway near the borderline of the City of Gloucester and the City of Camden. Owned by the South Jersey Port Corporation, the property is overrun with weeds and trash. In the background is the incinerator that pollutes our lungs every day.

If you or I owned this property we would have been fined and taken to court for not maintaining it. Why hasn\’t the South Jersey Port Corp. been taken to task for not maintaining it. How much of our tax dollars are going to be used to bring this building up to code.

Trucks drive past the proposed methadone clinic heading south into Gloucester City.

Related Articles below:

Fox News-November 2007-The people of the City of Camden are locked in an on-going battle to revive their home and attract new residents and businesses. But Fox Undercover discovered a problem that could put a damper on those important efforts.

VIDEO Fox Undercover, Camden Methadone Clinic 

Urgent Message to the people of Gloucester City

Camden Group Opposes Move of Methadone Clinic

People to call:South Jersey Port Corporation, Director Joseph Balzano phone: 856-541-2425 (push O for operator)

Craig Remington, South Jersey Port Board of Director and engineer for the City of Gloucester City phone 856-795-9595

 

5th District 

Senator Dana Redd (D)
The Victor Lofts
One Market St.
Suite 203
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 225-9068
[email protected]

Assemblywoman Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D)
116 North 2nd St.
Suite 101
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 541-1251
[email protected]

Assemblyman Joseph J. Roberts, Jr. (D)
Brooklawn Shopping Plaza
Rt. 130 and Browning Road
Brooklawn, NJ 08030
(856) 742-7600
[email protected]

Here is the link to the Camden County Freeholders Board, call each one and send emails……speak out now, get involved!

Camden County Freeholders phone #\’s & email adrresses

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Flag Ship Charters will be docked in Gloucester City starting June 1 through the summer months. The ship will tie up at the north basin of the former Coast Guard Base, on King Street.

You can charter the ship for BREAKFAST club meetings and events, weddings and wedding receptions, graduation parties, anniversaries engagement parties, school reunions, showers , celebrations etc.

To learn more go their website: www.flagshipcharters.net

Originally the Flag Ship was going to be part of the City’s Environmental Day on Saturday, May 10. However because of engine problems the boat will not be able to make the event.