CROSSAN,Hugh R. Age 72 of Audubon, passed away while surrounded by his family at Lourdes Medical Center in Camden on Tuesday February 17, 2009. Mr. Crossan was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 23, 1937 and spent all of his early years growing up in West Phila. As a young man, Hugh had faithfully defended his country as a Private First Class in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1961. He worked for the United States Postal Service as a Data Technician Specialist and worked at the 30 th Street Station and the Philadelphia International Airport.  Mr. Crossan married Diane (nee Rippel), his wife of 45 years, and moved out to the suburbs in Jersey settling in Audubon, NJ where they would raise their large family. Hugh is the dedicated father of Hugh Crossan, Steven & his wife Rosie Crossan, David Crossan, Laura Crossan, Daniel Crossan, Gregory & his wife Rebecca Crossan, Seth & his wife Jennifer Crossan and Kevin Crossan. He is the proud grandfather of 6 with one on the way and is also survived by his sister Elizabeth McKenzie. Mr. Crossan will be fondly remembered as a proud Irishman and humble humanitarian. He was a deeply involved, caring community man. Hugh was a member of the Audubon Fathers\’ Association. He was an avid sports fan and had coached for the Audubon Parkside Lodge, F&AM, the Audubon Little League for 30 years, the Oaklyn Cougars Football and always seemed to show up at the wrestling matches too. Hugh was also an avid photographer and had captured a lifetime of moments of his family, his children and all the excitement on the field of play. Relatives and friends are invited to join the Crossan family to remember and pay tribute to Hugh on Saturday evening between 6 and 9 pm at the HENRY FUNERAL HOME 152 W. Atlantic Ave. Audubon. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Audubon Little League P.O. Box 33 Audubon, NJ 08106 or to the American Diabetes Association, Southern Regional Chapter 1060 Kings Highway Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

The Retrospect.

President of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #76, Brian Cranmer, says that up until now, \”the union has kept quiet and respected the wishes of police chiefs involved, but we’re not getting anywhere that way. I have to represent my members.\” Cranmer is talking about the ongoing police contract negotiations between the Boroughs of Audubon and Audubon Park.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rick, Gary, Frank, Shirley and Connie

• HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY to Rick Gonzales (February 19th)

• Belated 70th BIRTHDAY to Gary (Bees) Belfiglio

• Belated 85th BIRTHDAY to Frank Anello

• Shirley Cleary (February 20th)

• Connie Cleary (February 21st)

Caucus Meeting of the

Mayor and Common Council of Gloucester City

Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:00 P.M.

313 Monmouth Street

AGENDA

1. Call to Order:

2. Pledge of Allegiance:

3. Roll Call:

4. Sunshine Law: This meeting is being held in conformance 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. Public Comment Period: The Governing Body, in accordance with P.L. 2002, c. 80, have adopted the following guidelines relative to the Public Comment Period (PCP) at Caucus, Worksession, Special and Emergency Meetings of the Mayor and Common Council of Gloucester City: The PCP shall occur at the beginning of each meeting; it shall be no longer than one half-hour in length; every person wishing to speak may do so once during the period for no longer than five minutes. No changes have been made for the PCP of the regular monthly meetings.

6. Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s): February 2, 2009

7. Reports: I. Committees of Council:

The Retrospect.

AUDUBON NJ-After the formal swearing in of two police promotions previously announced, the meeting was open to public questions regarding the 2009 budget, 2008 audit results, and the degree of possibility that more layoffs will take place this year.

James F. Dickson

DICKSON, James F. Age 71, of Millville, NJ, formerly of Glassboro, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at his home. Born in Gloucester City, NJ, he was a long-time resident of Glassboro before moving to Millville a few months ago. Jim was highly regarded for his praying spirit, kindness, generosity and dedication to God and his family. He was employed for 28 years by NJ Transit as a bus mechanic and for 7 years by the Borough of Glassboro Highway Department. He served with both the US Army and the NJ Army National Guard.He was an avid outdoorsman, especially fishing, and loved doing things with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol; 2 sons, Michael J. and his wife, Patricia of Pitman, Adam H. and his wife, Christina of Glassboro; his mother Albertina Dickson of Blackwood; 3 sisters, Mary Lou McWilliams (Frank) of Phoenix, AZ, Margaret Viveiros (Daniel) of Gloucester City, Kathleen Benoit (Ray) of Williamstown; 1 grandson, Michael J., Jr.; and 1 great granddaughter, Serenity Daisy. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at 11:00 AM in the Church of St. Bridget, 125 Church St., Glassboro, NJ.

Friends may call Friday evening from 7:00 – 9:00 PM and Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 AM in the MATHIS FUNERAL HOME, 43 N. Delsea Dr., Glassboro. Burial will be in Manahath Cemetery, Glassboro. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to St. Mary Magdalen Parish, 621 Dock St., Millville, NJ 08332.

Funeral Services were held for Veronica Frances Clark, (Bakely), 95, of Williamstown, formerly of Gloucester City, who died January 29, 2009.

Mrs. Clark lived most of her life in Gloucester. She was employed by Campbell Soup in Camden and JC Penney in Audubon, but spent most of her life as a homemaker.

Wife of the late Charles H. Clark, Jr. Mother of Rev. Dr. Lawrence D. Clark (Jacqueline), Ronald Lois C. Musto (Eugene) and the late Linda D. Kinsky. Grandmother of Pamela C. Martin (Frank), Charles W. Clark, Lisa M. Shober (Mark), Stephanie M. Beck (Michael), Michelle Kinsky and Aaron Kinsky, step-grandmother of Laura, Holly and Bethan Carden. Great-grandmother of Erin Shober and Cooper Beck.

Interment was in Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.

Bellmawr Fire and Rescue No. 1 had its annual Appreciation Dinner January 31, where Councilman and Public Safety Director John Bollinger swore in the following new officers:

2009 Fire Officers

Chief James Burleigh Sr., First Captain Robert Mortka, Second Captain Robert Burns, First Lieutenant Thomas Domeracki, Second Lieutenant Daniel Di Renzo and Engineer Michael Burhart.

2009 Executive Officers

President Paul C. Sandrock Jr., Vice President James Keller, Secretary C.J. Ruff, Treasurer Joseph Wadsworth, Assistant Tre-asurer Charles Hannum, Financial Secretary Joseph Huff, House Chairman John Burhart, Trustee Frank Delano, Trustee John Kennedy, Trustee Brian Monroe and Membership Representative John Cochran.

Funeral Services were held for Elmer B. Catling, Jr., 85, of Bellmawr, who died January 30, 2009.

Born in Camden and raised both there and Merchantville. He was a proud US Army Veteran and Navy Reserves and served during WWII. He was a member of the VFW Post #9563, Bellmawr. Prior to retirement in 1986 as general manager of circulation, Elmer was employed by Knight Ridder with the Philadelphia Inquirer for 30 years. He enjoyed the sounds of the Lennon Sisters and Lawrence Welk and liked to relax while watching professional wrestling.

Beloved husband of 67 years to Dorothy J.; devoted father of Gary S. Catling and the late Elmer J. \”Butch,\” Robert P. \”Bobby,\” and Joseph B. \”Joey;\” loving grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 17.