Six year old Jimmy McGuckin of Gloucester City had never been fishing. So Dr. Jim Doster, pastor of The Lighthouse Baptist Church, took young Jim to a pond near Bridgeport recently.
Pastor Jim said, \”Within 45 minutes Jimmy caught 8 fish. His mother told me he was so excited he couldn’t sleep that night.\”
The McGuckin Family are faithful parishioners of The Lighthouse House Baptist Church located at the corner of Market and Washington Streets at the railroad tracks.
Readers are invited to send fishing reports and photos to [email protected]
Raise your hand if you think the athletes may not be the primary focus of the XXIX Olympiad in Bejing.
When the International Olympic Committee chose Beijing in 2001 for the XXIX Olympiad, one wonders if the athletes were their main consideration. Or, if it was instead the IOC\’s stated goal to bring the Olympics to every continent– with the athletes an afterthought. Consider the news events of the past month:
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A filthy rich North Carolina man decided that he wanted to throw a Party & invited all of his buddies & neighbors.
He also invited Leroy, the only Black man in the neighborhood.
He held the party around the pool in the backyard of his mansion. Leroy was having a good time drinking, dancing, eating Shrimp, oysters, BBQ & flirting with all the women.
At the height of the party, the host said, \’I have a 10 ft man-eating gator In my pool & I\’ll give a million dollars to anyone who has the nerve to jump in.\’
The words were barely out of his mouth when there was a loud splash & everyone turned around & saw Leroy in the pool!
Leroy was fighting the gator & kicking its butt! Leroy was jabbing the Gator in the eyes with his thumbs, throwing punches, head butts & Choke holds, biting the gator on the tail & flipping the gator through the air like some kind of Judo Instructor.
The water was churning & splashing everywhere. Both Leroy & the gator were screaming & raising hell. Finally Leroy strangled the gator & let it float to the top like a dime store goldfish.
Leroy then slowly climbed out of the pool. Everybody was just staring at him in disbelief. Finally the host says, \’Well, Leroy, I reckon I owe you a million dollars.
No, that\’s okay. I don\’t want it,\’ said Leroy. The rich man said, \’Man, I have to give you something. You won the bet. How about half a million bucks then.\”
\’No thanks. I don\’t want it,\’ answered Leroy.
The host said, \’Come on, I insist on giving you something. That was amazing. How about a new Porsche, a Rolex & some stock options?\”
Again Leroy said no.
Confused, the rich man asked, \’Well, Leroy, then what do you want?\’
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Leroy said, \’I want the name of the redneck that pushed me in the pool!\’
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An elderly lady called 911 on her cell phone to report that her car has been broken into. She is hysterical as she explains her situation to the dispatcher: \”They\’ve stolen the stereo, the steering wheel, the brake pedal and even the accelerator!\” she cried. The dispatcher said, \”Stay calm. An officer is on the way.\” A few minutes later, the officer radios in. \”Disregard.\” He says. \”She got in the back-seat by mistake.\”
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Chase Technology owned and operated by Michael Ireland has open an office at the corner of Chambers Avenue and Broadway in Gloucester City, NJ.
\”If you are in need of PC/MAC repairs,, website design, photography, or graphics, Chase Technology is the company to call\”, Bill Cleary, ClearysNoteBook.
Below is some background about Chase Technology.
Company History Chase Technology started as a small company and still runs that way today. Our friends and clients have increased, but our small group employees have always remained the same.
Chase Technology officially started in 2001 as a side project of Michael Ireland. Like many businesses it started with one client and dramatically grew from there. Over time quality work, exceptional prices, and quick turn-around times have given Chase Technology the reputation of a company of excellence in South Jersey.
We choose not to be the big corporate giant chain, we like being the little company that knows each one of our customers on a personal level. When we see you on the streets, we’re able to say \”Hello\” because you’re not only our client, you’re our friend.
Team Members
Name: Michael Ireland Position: Owner, Primary Site Developer Every since a young age Michael has had the habit of taking electronics apart to see how they work. Sometimes they went back together again, sometimes something better was built with the parts. Everything changed in 1998 when he acquired his first personal computer. He hasn’t looked back since. With an obsession to know everything about computers he taught himself everything there is to know about computers including hardware/software repair, web site design, graphic design, movie editing, and even game development.
In 2000 Michael started working for an industry giant named Staples: The Office Supply Superstore as a part time computer salesman. At the same time he started going to school to get his degree in business management. He excelled at Staples getting promoted 3 times in the first year. Setting multiple company sales records he was Managing his own store by mid-2001 while still going to school to get degree. Staples provided him relevant work experience and knowledge that would help him run his own company in the future. In 2002 Michael received his degree and parted ways with Staples to start his own business, which happened to be Chase Technology.
With the technology field becoming so large, and Chase Technology being such a big part of that, Michael\’s personally stock is destined to keep going up for years to come.
A letter carrier from the Gloucester City Post Office sent me the following TIP earlier this week.
 \”As I approached a house where the homeowner was clearing out debris and placing it at the curb for pick-up the Waste Management trash people pulled up. I heard them tell the woman that there was too much trash to pick-up as it exceeded the 10 item limit. I then heard them tell her that a nice monetary tip would take all the trash away. The woman looked stunned and declined their offer. The trash men took a few items and left the rest.
 \”As I came down the other side of the street the homeowner came out to me and related the following. She had called the City Highway Department to complain and was told by a woman on the phone that this is not the first time they had heard of the trash people from Waste Management soliciting money.
 \”Regarding the limit on trash (10 bags). I have seen numerous homes with a lot more than 10 items and have seen the trash men take it with no questions asked.\”
 Bill, have you ever heard of a limit on trash to be picked up? Since my daughter and son- in- law live in your town and pay taxes I would be inclined to believe that they have a right to have their trash hauled away. And now what happens to all the trash that was not picked up? Does it have to be taken back in till next trash day or will it sit there creating an eyesore. If the city is aware that the Waste Management trash men are soliciting tips why isn’t anyone doing something about this?
Gloucester City Mayor Bill James was contacted. After investigating he explained that yes there is a 10 bag trash limit.
\”We had a problem for a while with some building contractors. Instead of paying for a trash dumpster they were placing the refuse from a building site on the sidewalk for the city to pick up. Some contractors working elsewhere were bringing the trash from the job home with them and setting it out for the City to pickup. The limit was put in place to correct this problem.
\”However, there are exceptions to every rule. For example, if someone is cleaning out a house or an apartment and has more than 10 bags they can arrange for pickup by calling the Highway Department at 456-0781. In some cases a supervisor from the highway department will come to the residence to view the trash in person.
\”Waste Management, the contractor the City hired to pick up the trash is paid by the City. No employee from Waste Management is authorized to solicit money for trash pickup. If this happens the resident is urged to call the Highway Department and report the incident. We in turn contact Waste Management and they look into the accusation.
\”As for the TIP you received. The woman followed the proper procedure. She called the Highway Department. And the City contacted Waste Management. \”
I am leaving for Chicago on Monday (July 14th) to represent the state of New Jersey in the Mrs. International pageant. I am very excited and very ready for this event.
My year as Mrs. New Jersey has been an amazing journey, I have grown so much through this experience. I have educated over 80 classrooms this year on children\’s oral health and I will be visiting our state capitol building to receive a proclamation from the legislature, all a result of my platform work.
I am writing to you to say thanks for all your love and support, and of course to ask you to VOTE for me again. This is the big one so please pass this along to everyone in your address book!!
Thanks, and check my blog while I am in Chicago, I will be adding photos daily of my experiences out there. The voting is free, you can only vote once.
On July 7, 2008, age 76. Of Mt. Ephraim, NJ for 32 years. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Cicchini). Devoted father of William Jr., (David Giquinto)of Hammonton, Richard (Linda) ofMantua, and Nancy (Tommy) Alberto of Somerdale.Loving grandfather of six Richard, Joseph, and the late Kimberly Harrington, Bernadette, Kevin, and Paul Fitzpatrick. Dear brother of Margaret(Albert) Wolfe of Cherry Hill, also many nieces and nephews. Mr. Harrington was a decorated Marine Korean War Veteran from 1951 – 1954. He was also a 32 year employee for A&P Markets. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Viewing Friday evening 7-9pm at the MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL HOME 11 E. Kings Highway Mt. Ephraim, NJ 856-931-1628 There will be a Mass of Christian Burial Sat. 10am at Sacred Heart Church, 7 West Kings Hwy, Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ
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Mount Ephraim Board of Commissioners honored Mount Ephraim Police Department Retiring Officers Scott Pezzano & Daniel Tokolish Sr. for their 20 years of service to the borough. \”Both Officers retired a few months ago and their years of knowledge are greatly missed in the department\” said Police Chief Ed Dobleman, \”We wish them great success and years of health in their retirement\” he further added.
Patrolman Pezzano, a father of four, stepped up as Mount Ephraim\’s D.A.R.E. Officer after Camden County made cutbacks and a vacancy was left in the school district. Officer Tokolish, a lifelong town resident is greatly missed as many residents where able to talk to Dan as he was always available when he was called upon. Both Officers were presented a special plaque retiring their badge and in appreciation for their many years of service to the borough.
Sgt. Richard Emmitt will also be presented a special plaque at a later date as he was unable to attend Thursday night\’s meeting. Sgt. Emmitt left the department after suffering a work related injury.
Two other special plaques were presented to town residents Bernice Alibrando and Jeff Vilardo for their months of hard work and dedication on compiling, creating and maintaining the newly restructured town website. Commissioner Greenwald stated \”I have looked at numerous town websites and believe that ours is one of the best. It is packed with very valuable information for our residents\”. Commissioner Gilmore added \”Their talents and volunteer work is deeply appreciated by the borough\”.
Nick Devecchis from New Jersey American Water was on hand along with Mayor Joe Wolk to present a check in the amount of $1,500 to the Alzheimer\’s Foundation. Mayor Wolk was one of the two recipients who received the $1,500 gift to be presented to the charity of his choice after winning a raffle at the NJ Municipality of Mayor\’s Conference that was sponsored by NJ American Water Company. Mayor Wolk\’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer\’s when he was around age 60 and passed away several years later. The Alzheimer\’s Foundation provides assistance and educational support to those who are affected by this disease that is incurable.
A resolution was read authorizing acceptance and execution of a termination and release agreement for Acting Borough Clerk Michelle LeViege whose last day of employment was May 27, 2008. It is necessary for the borough to appoint an Acting Borough Clerk in the interim due to the vacancy until the position can be filled permanently.
Richard B. Schwab is available and has the requisite abilities to fill the responsibilities and has agreed to provide the needed services for an average of 20 hours per week as the Acting Borough Clerk. Richard will also attend all official meetings of the borough. Richard comes to the borough with over 35 years of experience in municipal administration.
The following streets will be submitted by the borough engineer for the fiscal year 2009 for Local Road Aid Grant\’s from the New Jersey State Department of Transportation; (in no specific order) Delaware Avenue (from 4th to 2nd Avenue), Lake Drive (from Delaware to Idora Avenue), Hartka Avenue (from Lambert to Green Avenue), Cedar Avenue (from Northmont to Hartka Avenue) and Thompson Avenue (from Black Horse Pike to Dead End).
The next monthly meeting of the Mount Ephraim Board Of Commissioners will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at the Borough Hall Meeting Room commencing at 8 pm.
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