GLOUCESTER CITY-Mayor Bill James at Thursday council meeting presented James E. Pierce of Gloucester City with the American Red Cross Presidential Citation for Saving a Life.

Pictured are: from left to right, Pierce, Mayor James, Red Cross Chapter Chairman Dr. Tom Tudor, Red Cross Chapter Vice Chair, Tracy Siebold, Esq., and Lisa Brassill, Red Cross Health and Safety Director. SEE STORY

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\”Most of our senior citizens should now qualify for this program if they own their own homes\”. Mayor Bill James

Those qualified are directly reimbursed by the state for the difference between the amount of local property taxes paid in the base year (the year applicants become eligible and first filed for the program) and the amount of the property taxes paid for the reimbursement year.

Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8 P.M. City Hall, 313 MONMOUTH STREET

Agenda

1. Call Meeting to Order:

2. Pledge of Allegiance:

3. Roll Call:

4. Open Public Meetings Act Notice: This meeting is being held in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, otherwise known as the \”Sunshine Law.\” It has been legally noticed in accordance with the law and copies have been given to those requesting the same.

5. Presentation: James E. Pierce, American Red Cross Presidential Citation for Saving a Life

Pennsauken, NJ, Feb. 24, 2009 – James E. Pierce, a longtime resident of Gloucester City and a Red Cross Health and Safety Instructor, will be presented with the American Red Cross Presidential Citation for Saving a Life at 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Gloucester City Council Meeting. Mayor William James and Council Members will be a part of the presentation as Dr. Thomas Tudor, Chapter Chair of the Camden County American Red Cross, and Vice-Chair Tracy Siebold, Esq., convey this prestigious award to Mr. Pierce.

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St. Rose of Lima School first graders welcomed firefighter Mark Campanell from the Mt. Ephraim and Gloucester City Fire Departments on Tuesday.

Mark gave a presentation on fire safety and his career as a firefighter.

Photo: First grade student, Dehlia Rotchford gets a chance to try on Firefighter Mark’s gear.

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By Linda Boker-Angelo

Gloucester City School Board President Louisa Llewellyn told the NEWS she was thrilled by the improving scores posted by Gloucester City High 11^th graders in 2007-08.

She stopped by the office the day after last week’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting, pointing out that the students scored better in both Mathematics and Language Arts.

Some 78.4 percent of last year’s 11^th graders were either advanced or proficient in Math, compared to 67.8 percent in 2006-07, and 52.8 percent in 2002-03.

\”It is a remarkable turnaround,\” said Llewellyn, a former teacher in the school district, who said she was very proud of the students, teachers and staff at the High School.

In Language Arts, 86.2 percent of the students were either advanced or proficient, compared to 77.9 percent in 2006-07, and 69.5 percent in 2002-03.

By Leigh Anne

Hockenberry Hubbs

The Mount Ephraim Board of Education (BOE) announced during February’s meeting its approval of the pre-school plan and pre-school day care.

Both the before and after school programs will offer more options to parents.

Board members said 45 children were attending the Just Kids Program as of February 4, for grades K-6, from 7 a.m. until the start of school and from the time of dismissal until 6 p.m.

Also, Board members said the Police Department performed Critical Incident Training at the Kershaw Middle School on January 21 and February 4, and that this training will greatly aid the police in the event of a lock down situation.

$1000 Donation Helps Young Musicians

Mount Ephraim, NJ – February 19, 2009 – Surrounded by young music students from RW Kershaw School Jazz Band in Mt. Ephraim, director, Mary Manion, was smiling. \”This is a great day in the Music Department!\” she said. The students agreed. This year, the Mt. Ephraim P.T.O. made a generous donation of $1000 to the Music Department to help meet its equipment needs.

The administration and school board of Mt. Ephraim have a long tradition of special support for the district’s music program. This includes funding for regular performing ensembles such as the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choruses and the Garage Band. Mary Manion directs the instrumental program and Beth Egan directs the vocal music program. In addition to regular concerts, the music students are involved in many special projects throughout the year. \”More than 50% of the student body is involved in a regular performing ensemble. For a small K-8 district, we have a lot happening in music!\’ said Manion.

 PHOTO \”Mt. Ephraim Jazz Band and new PTO Equipment\”

The Mt. Ephraim P.T.O. donation allowed for the purchase of two replacement amplifiers, a snare drum, a \”DJ\” Mixer unit and a hi-hat stand. No sooner did the order arrive last week than the equipment was pressed into service for the district-wide talent show and the \”Jump Rope For Heart\” fundraiser.

The equipment is being used daily in instrumental classes and will benefit the entire school. \”We know how hard the parents work for every dollar they raise for the kids.\” Manion said. \”This equipment truly enhances our program and shows the commitment the parents have to our schools. We are grateful to the P.T.O.!\”

 

-A corpse was found in the Delaware River on Monday afternoon at 12:13pm near the Gloucester Marina on King Street.

Lt. George Berglund, spokesperson for the Gloucester City Police Department said when officers responded to the report they found the body of a female floating near the shore line.

The investigation is being conducted by Detective Ridge and the Camden County Prosecutor\’s Office.

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Funeral Services were held for Virginia R. Earney, 90, of Audubon, who died February 8, 2009.

Beloved wife of the late Boyen R. Earney. Dear mother of Kirk (Nancy) Earney, Susan E. Dempsey and Ginger (Douglas) Saurman. Loving grandmother of Lisa (Bill) Moore, Daniel (Cindy) Mitten, the late Collete Earney, Kirk Alan (Jennifer) Earney, Michael (Kelly) Dempsey, Debra (Julio) Cardinale, Scott (Heather) Dempsey, Derek (Renee) Saurman and Jason Saurman.

Also survived by 16 great grandchildren: William Moore; Kyle and Jacob Mitten; Nathan, Caitlin and Aidan Earney; Lillian, Jack and Bryce Dempsey; Abigail Dempsey; Nicole, Nina, Natale and Jacob Cardinale; Kendra and Matthew Saurman. Brother and sister-in-law, the late Earl (Jane) Clark and a sister, Doris Tuttle. Nieces and nephews: Janet Higgins, David Clark, Robert (Kathy) Tuttle. Great nieces: Chelsey and Colleen Huggins and Jennifer Tuttle.

Interment was held privately.