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My name is Walter Sturmfels I was raised in Gloucester City and some of my family is still living there.

One of my fondest memories as a child in Gloucester City was the Atco Lake day. It cost nothing; you were given free soda and a hoagie along with the bus ride. I will never forget the great times we had boarding the buses at the old Dixie bar on Burlington Street. Moonie Ridge paid for the entire trip.

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My teenager daughter is not a gamer… Was a big Sims fan, but really just into making the buildings with cheat code for unlimited cash… she also put some time into Pirates of Caribean on Xbox 360.

I recently dug out the PC game \”Nick Racing\” with the popular Nick Jr characters. Game is about 8 years old, the resolution is something like 320×200 and when played full screen everything is a blocky mess.

But she\’s been enjoying playing it.

Long story short… the game plays EXACTLY like Mario Kart. A classic Nintendo game that was remade and released for the Wii system in April.

So, wanting to hold onto those dad-daughter bonding moments, I set out to find Mario Kart.
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6:15 games

OH Hara’s ( Purple team) +15 Dog House Pub (Baby Blue)

The purple team will be looking for their first win of the year against the Baby Blue team. Baby blue comes off a tough lost last night to the red team. My thoughts are when Kenny \”Sauce\”Jones gets one of his dunks to drop, the baby blue team will go on a big winning streak.. Purple team sharp shooter Earl\”The Pearl\”Moore needs to learn that the object of the game is to put the ball in the basketball. I expect the baby blue team to have no problem.

Crew Cuts (Red) +4 Jacks Twin Bar (Blue)

So far this season Liam \”little hawker\” James has been playing great. He will be guarded by Ryan \”Game 7\”Chiodi who is known for his suffocating defense. If the red team can hit their shots and stay out of foul trouble, this could be the game of the night.

7:15 games

NY Style Pizza (Lime Green) +12 Gloucester Liquors(Orange)

The orange team comes off an upset victory last night against the dark green team. Erik \”Never seen a shot he hasn’t liked\” Quiksell was a big factor down the stretch. But the news that shocked everyone was that Dave Light hit the rim on a shot. First time all year that has happen. For the lime green team to stay close, they need Gordy \”Rambo\” Burrows to step up and hit some shots

Sal &Pats (Dark Green) +2 Schileens Pub (Grey)

Dark Green team loss a close one last night and look to rebound against the grey team. My feeling is that the dark green team should of picked up Jimmy Chitwood. He could be the missing piece the dark green team needs. I expect for the grey team general manager Rob St. John to draw up some good plays to attack the man to man defense of the dark green team.

8:15 games

Caps Café (Teal team) even Highland Tavern B (Maroon team

This game will come down to who can score more then 10 points.

The games are played down Johnson Blvd Sunday and Monday nights starting at 6:15. Come down have a few laughs and support the league and the sponsors.

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The Gloucester City Board of Education is holding an Emergency Meeting tonight, Monday, at 7 PM in the High School Media Room, Market Street and Route 130.

The reason for the meeting is not known. The public is invited to attend.

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STETSER, FRANCIS C.
Age 46 of West Deptford, NJ, on Wednesday June 25, 2008.
Born in Camden, Frank lived in West Deptford for 4 years and formerly of Bellmawr. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He also loved to golf.
Husband of Sandra M. Watermasysk-Stetser, he is also survived by one daughter Amanda (Eric) Grothous of San Diego, CA, one son Francis C. Jr. of Spokane, WS, step father of Scott (Beata) Watermasysk, Mark (Kim) Watermasysk, Keith (Kristen) Matermasysk, Kristi (Tim) Hall, 8 grandchildren, two brothers Joseph Jr. & George Stetser both of Bellmawr, two aunts, Teresa Dyson of Atlantic City and Frances Silenzio of Westville.
Relatives and friends may visit with the family 6-8 PM Sunday and 9 to 11 AM Monday, June 30 at Church Of Christ, 115 E. Holly Ave., Pitman, NJ where funeral services will be held at 11 AM. Cremation private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to his family.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.smithfhmantua. com

He ordered one hamburger, one order of French fries and one drink. The old man unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half. He placed one half in front of his wife. He then carefully counted out the French fries, dividing them into two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife.

He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them. As he began to ea t his few bites of hamburger, the people around them kept looking over and whispering. You could tell they were thinking, \”That poor old couple – all they can afford is one meal for the two of them.\”

As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table. He politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple. The old man said they were just fine – They were used to sharing everything.

The surrounding people noticed the little old lady hadn\’t eaten a bite. She sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink.

Again the young man came over and begged them to let him buy another meal for them. This time the old woman said \”No, thank you, we are used to sharing everything.\”

As the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly with the napkin, the young man again came over to the little old lady who had yet to eat a single bite of food and asked, \”What is it you are waiting for?\”

She answered…….

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\”THE TEETH.\”……………………ALL THINGS CHUCKLES

 

 

On June 24, 2008, a resident of Bellmawr for 53 years, formerly of Upper Darby, PA. Age 85.
Beloved husband of Julia (nee Sullivan). Devoted father of Honora Burke (Gerald) and Patricia Sohanchak. Grandfather of Edward Toal, Kevin, Kyle and Colin Burke. Great-grandfather of Evan Toal. Brother of Eileen Blankemeyer and the late Sr. Mary Adelaide and Sr. St. Eileen, both Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and John Gilligan. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Mr. Gilligan was a member of Annunciation Church and a former trustee of the parish. He was a member of the Holy Name Society as well as a CCD teacher. He was instrumental in bringing the IHM Sisters to Annunciation School. Mr. Gilligan was also a councilman in Bellmawr for 15 years. He was a member of the Independent Umpire Assoc. and the Bellmawr Little League.
He was a veteran of the Coast Guard during WWII and a member of Bellmawr VFW Post #9563.
Mr. Gilligan was a graduate of St. Joseph\’s Prep School and attended St. Joseph\’s University. He retired from Boeing after 35 years.
There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Sunday eve and 8:15 to 9:15am Monday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 10am Monday at Annunciation Church, Bellmawr. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.
Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mr. Gilligan\’s memory to Camilla Hall Home, King & Frazer Sts., Immaculata, PA 19345. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com.

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By Army Spc. Andrew Orillion Special to American Forces Press Service WILLIAMSBURG, Va., June 27, 2008 – On Aug. 19, 2006, the life of Army Capt. James Barclay IV changed forever.   Army Capt. James Barclay IV bonds with his hunting dog, Bryant. A Williamsburg, Va., trainer donated his services to train Bryant for Barclay, who was wounded in an Afghanistan roadside-bomb attack. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Laws (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. He was in the lead vehicle of a convoy in a remote area of Afghanistan when a roadside bomb tore through his vehicle. Barclay survived, but suffered burns over 40 percent of his body. Barclay\’s life changed again June 24, but this time for the better. Marc Illman, owner of The Pet Resort at Greensprings here, reunited Barclay with Bryant, a chocolate Labrador retriever specially trained for hunting. Illman spent the last three months training the dog while Barclay underwent treatment for his injuries. Bryant and Barclay\’s story began shortly after Barclay started his recovery at the Wounded Warrior Center at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. A long-time outdoorsman, Barclay was eager to return to hunting, his favorite pastime. He adopted Bryant in August, but soon found that his injuries prevented him from properly caring for the pooch. \”I had him for about three weeks,\” he said. \”Due to the surgeries, I wasn\’t going to able to do what I wanted to do with him, and spend as much time as I should with him, so I sent him to my dad\’s house.\” In March, Barclay\’s father, Army Brig. Gen. James Barclay III, former director of U.S. Joint Forces Command\’s Joint Center for Operational Analysis, brought Bryant and another pet to Illman for boarding. When Illman found out about the situation, he volunteered to help train Bryant free of charge. \”I\’m thrilled to do this, and I hope the dog works out for him and his family,\” Illman said. \”These young men in the armed services really don\’t have a choice. They\’re where they\’re told to go, when they\’re told to go there, and no matter what your political ideals are, they\’re committed to serve the armed services, and it\’s important they know that when they come home, as opposed to other wars we\’ve had, that they have some support.\” Bryant\’s training began with basic obedience training and socialization. Illman then moved on to more hunting and outdoor-specific training such as running through deep undergrowth and proper reaction to gunfire. He specifically trained the pup to hunt both water fowl and upland birds such as quail and pheasant. Illman said Bryant took easily to the training. \”What makes him really special is that, sometimes you have a dog that\’s great around people [and] becomes a great house dog. We call them \’couch potatoes,\’ Illman said. \”But he also has the ability to switch that off and become a great field-trial hunting dog.\” The elder Barclay, who recently left JFCom to become commanding general at Fort Rucker, Ala., said he\’s grateful not only for Illman\’s help, but also for everyone who reaches out to wounded servicemembers in need. \”It\’s great to have Americans who support our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines, and he is prime example of that kind of support that is willing to give and do things for these kids,\” the general said. \”We\’ve got great Americans out there that show their support in different ways for our kids. I think it\’s wonderful, and folks like that need recognition.\” As Barclay reunited with his old friend, the two recognized each other right away and were inseparable from the moment they were reunited. \”It really means a lot to see that people here support me and the soldiers out here,\” Barclay said. \”Hopefully, [Bryant will] be my right-hand man.\” In addition to Bryant, Barclay received a free one-year supply of dog food and a weekend hunting trip at a resort in Montana. With Bryant in tow, Barclay will head back to San Antonio to continue his recovery. He said he hopes to be better in time for the bird-hunting season in the fall. \”Once I get back, I\’ll start working with him right away to try and create that bond you need in a hunting dog,\” Barclay said. (Army Spc. Andrew Orillion serves in the U.S. Joint Forces Command Public Affairs Office.) Editor\’s Note: To find out about more individuals, groups and organizations that are helping support the troops, visit www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil. America Supports You directly connects military members to the support of the America people and offers a tool to the general public in their quest to find meaningful ways to support the military community.

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