Forged from the steel of the World Trade Center, the USS New York will be commissioned into military service with the US Navy in New York City on September 12th 2009. Exactly 8 years and a day from those tragic events of Sept, 11, 2001, She comes home, the WTC reborn. No other ship in world history will carry the strength and sacrifice this ship exhibits and she will always remind us to \”Never Forget\”

When you take metal from the World Trade Center and put it in a ship called New York you are recycling more than steel, you are recycling emotion, You take our worst day and turn it into our greatest warship.

The ceremony will cap a week of events intended to let USSNY’s crew enjoy the flavors of the city as well as allowing ordinary citizens to walk her decks. It’s an event you don’t want to miss, nothing compares. So please, for the week of September, 6^th through the 12^th 2009, come to the City, visit the ship and put yourself in a New York State of mind

\”Our port visit to Umm Qasr demonstrates the great confidence we have in our Iraqi partners and reflects the marked improvements in security that they have achieved within the past several months,\” Navy Lt. Cmdr. Trent Thompson, Firebolt’s commanding officer, said. \”This visit gave us a chance to interact with senior Iraqi navy leadership and further enhance coalition cooperation with the Iraqi navy and marines.\”

While in port, the ship’s crew members were able to participate in friendship-building activities with several senior Iraqi officers.

\”Making a port visit to Iraq and interacting with Iraqi officers is very important, because it builds relationships and promotes positive interaction between our navies,\” Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class David Moore, an electronics technician, said. \”Today was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I am proud to help make a positive difference in Iraq’s future.\”

GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. — A seasonal rock-lobster-type eatery with outdoor seating has been proposed as the first new restaurant to be opened at the Freedom Pier as part of the city’s plan to transform its waterfront into an Irish village-themed destination.

The venue, to be called Paddy O’D’s, was proposed by Pat O’Donnell, whose family owned O’Donnell’s Restaurant on Broadway for 65 years before he sold it. The restaurant is scheduled to open April 1.

Without state funding, the Gloucester City school district would likely have delayed making playground, lighting and roofing repairs at its facilities, said school Superintendent Paul Spaventa.

\”The projects would have gotten done, just not as expeditiously,\” said Spaventa.

About half the projects will be overseen by the SDA. The rest will be managed by the individual school districts based on the projects\’ scope and complexity.

GLOUCESTER CITY — About 15 city residents attended an information session Tuesday night at the local library to learn about an $11 million paint job that will occur over their heads.

The Delaware River Port Authority is gearing up to remove layers of paint on a section of the 51-year old Walt Whitman Bridge, most of it lead-based, and to repaint it in its trademark shade of green.

Eller\’s teammate, Army Spc. Jeff Holguin, finished fourth. Both soldiers are members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, based at Fort Benning, Ga.

Eller went into the final round leading by four shots and hit 45 out of 50 targets to win the first shooting gold for Team USA in Beijing.

Eller is a three-time Olympian. He finished 15th in 2000 and 17th in the last summer Olympic Games. He claimed the gold medal at the 2007 Korea World Cup as well as the 2007 World Cup Final. He also took the Silver Medal at the 2008 \”Good Luck Beijing\” International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup. Holguin claimed the silver medal in men\’s double trap at the 2007 Pan-American Games and won the bronze medal at the World Cup USA in May.

 New Jersey’s Kyle Harrigan, 18, and New Mexico’s Jordan McMorris, 15, won their respective age divisions Saturday at the Junior Bassmaster World Championship on New York’s Onondaga Lake. The event was held in conjunction with the final Bassmaster Elite Series event of the season, which was staged on New York’s Oneida Lake, and the pair of teenagers took home $5,000 each in scholarships and a Triton boat package.

Harrigan of Bradley, N.J., claimed the 15 to 18 year-old title with a 16-pound, 1-ounce mixed bag of largemouth and smallmouth bass. Harrigan’s pro, Jeremy Starks of Charleston, W.Va., served as Harrigan’s mentor.

HOWARTH, WILLIAM H.

On August 10, 2008, at Age 75.
Beloved husband of Anna May (nee Machristie). Proud, Devoted, Father and Friend of Dean (Michele), Robert (Pamela) and John (Jennifer). Adoring \’Pop-Pop\’ of Alexandra, Chelsey,Samuel,Andrew, Jack,Benjamin and Jake. Dear brother of Marge Bond.
Mr. Howarth earned his Bachelors in Education and Masters in Music from Combs College. He was an Educator for 34 years at Gloucester City High School. In addition to his teaching duties, he directed 22 musical productions, served as a football coach, role model and friend to countless students and colleagues during his tenure at the school. In the Gibbsboro Community, he served as a Councilman and Director of Youth Sports, also serving as Assistant Director for the CYO in South Jersey for many years. Mr. Howarth was an accomplished musician and entertainer for over 50 years. His love of golf enriched his life, especially after retirement, when he spent quality time with family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing 6-9pm Wednesday and 9:15-10:15am Thursday at the BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, Rt 73 & Evesham Rd., Marlton. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Thursday at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Gibbsboro. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Phila. Donations may be made to Lighthouse Hospice, 1040 N. Kings Highway, Suite 100, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.