In doing so, the state office rejected the high-speed alternatives along routes 42 and 55, Interstate 676 and the Atlantic City Expressway.

The ultimate decision will be made by the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), which operates the current PATCO line from Lindenwold to Philadelphia.

Outgoing Council President Jim D’Angelo was scheduled to be sworn in, but was under the weather, and unable to attend.

Councilman Steve Sauter was to be installed as the new Council President, but was out of town. Both gentlemen will be sworn in later.

In comments following the swearing in, Congressman Andrews wished everyone a Happy New Year, and thanked the public for letting him serve in Washington.

He also commented that Bellmawr has been a special town for generations, and further noted that, in light of the country’s current \”dark times,\” he is hopeful that president-elect Barack Obama will lead America in the right direction.

He closed his comments by thanking Mayor and Council for their service to the Borough.

In the absence of Mayor Frank Filipek Sr., as well as Council President Jim D’Angelo, Councilman Lou Di Angelo chaired the Reorganization Meeting, and wished everyone a Happy New Year, on behalf of Mayor and Council.

In other Borough business, all resolutions listed on the agenda were unanimously approved.

Under the public portion of the meeting, an unnamed Borough resident inquired, as to the proposed widening of the intersection at Browning Road and the Black Horse Pike.

Councilman Di Angelo informed the resident that the Borough is currently in its third attempt to get widening plans approved by the state DOT, adding that the widening would fall on the Black Horse Pike portion of the intersection.

He then closed the meeting, by inviting everyone to a reception at VFW Post 7410.

LEGACY Sophie was a loving and devoted woman who throughout her life strived to please others and place their needs ahead of her own. She was always available to lend a helping hand when needed. To her children, Sophie was loving, caring and proud of all they accomplished. In the eyes of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Sophie was the essence of what we all wish to have in a grandmother. Sophie was proud of her Polish heritage and all of the customs that she was blessed with and was able to share with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren especially at Christmas and Easter holiday celebrations. Born to immigrant Polish parents, Sophie met and married Stanley Bonczak, a young man of the same heritage and together shared 65 years of marriage. Sophie and her family resided in Mount Ephraim for more than 60 years and Sophie was a long time parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. She also was a loyal member of the Mount Ephraim 60 Plus Club, Polish American Heritage Society and Polish Womens Alliance of America. Sophie\’s door was always open and was a warm and cozy place for those she knew and loved. Her kitchen was the heart of her home and where Sophie and her family enjoyed countless hours of fond memories and good times that will last forever.

FAMILY Sophie is the beloved wife of the late Stanley J.Bonczak; Loving mother of Stanley J., Richard J. and his wife Amelia T. Bonczak;Cherished grandmother of Richard, his wife Judith A., Christina Marie and Lisa Marie Bonczak;Great grandmother of Richard III and Anthony Joseph Bonczak. Sophie is predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Catherine and her brothers, Julius, Chester and her sister Emily.