Monday, July 6, 2009
By: Darrell Henry

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The second largest crowd in Sovereign Bank Stadium turned out to celebrate a belated Independence Day, but the York Revolution fell 5-0 to the Camden Riversharks in front of 7,046 fans on Monday evening. The three-game winning streak is snapped, but the Revs will continue their season-long 10-game homestand on Tuesday night with the middle game of the series. 

RODGERS

Baby Michael Thomas, Jr.

On July 3, 2009. Beloved and cherished Son Of Michael Thomas Rodgers, Sr. and Ashley Lynn McAleer. At the request of the family, funeral services will be held privately. Memorial Donations are strongly requested in lieu of flowers to the Cooper Foundation: 1 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103. Please write in memo: NICU: Baby Rodgers-McAleer. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Baby Michael Thomas Rodgers, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142

HEDDY

Mark James

On July 2, 2009. Age 47. Of Collingswood. Dear brother of Kenneth Van Antwerp, Larry (Vickie) Van Antwerp and David (Linda)Van Antwerp. Predeceased by his sister; Karen (surviving Larry) Pafumi and his brother; Eric Heddy. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. At the request of the family, cremation and inurnment will be private. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Mark James Heddy. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

JONES

Richard R.

On July 3, 2009. Age 53. Of Gloucester City Devoted son of the late Alfred Jones and Rosemary (nee Hassett). Loving brother of Dianna (Gary) Halasa, Linda (James) Davis, Rosemary \”Missy\” (Fred) Dunn, Wayne (Gwen) Franks, Michelle (late William) Mulligan, Frederick Jones, John Jones, the late Robert \”Alfred\” Kowski and the late Lisa Jones. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Richard worked 17 years for Aqua Products in Cinnaminson, NJ.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Thursday morning from 9 to 11 am at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 am at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City NJ. Cremation will be private. Memorial donations may be made to NBD 5k: 132 Oxford Place, Williamstown, NJ 08094, which benefits SIDS. Please write in memo: Richard R. Jones. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Richard R. Jones. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

Riversharks’ Ace to Report to Detroit’s AAA Affiliate
POSTED: 7/6/2009

The Riversharks announced today that right handed pitcher Nate Bump has signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers organization. He will join Detroit’s AAA team, the Toledo Mud Hens, of the International League. He is slated to pitch on Tuesday against the Louisville Bats. 

\”This is good news, and I haven’t been this excited in a really long time,\” said Bump, whose 8 wins and 2.63 ERA were the best on Camden’s roster. \”This is my opportunity, and I’ve got to make the most of it now that I’ve got it,\” he added.
Bump, a former first-round draft pick for the San Francisco Giants, is no stranger to AAA baseball, as he has had multiple stints with the Albuquerque Isotopes, an affiliate of the Florida Marlins. He has also found success at the major league level, pitching for Florida. Most notably, he appeared in 32 games, registering a 4-0 record, with a 4.71 ERA during the 2003 season. 

Bump, a Penn State alumnus, also takes a considerable amount of postseason experience with him to Toledo. In 2003, he recorded two appearances in the National League Championship Series, picking up a win against the Chicago Cubs, en route to the 2003 World Series Championship for the Florida Marlins. 

While viewing nesting bald eagles is a thrilling experience, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials encourage caution because human disturbances can cause adult eagles to abandon their nests and young. Also, anyone charged with disturbing a bald eagle nest can be charged by federal and state wildlife officials.

\”Even though some eagles have built nests near urban and suburban settings, it remains critically important for people to stay a considerable distance away, preferably at least 1,000 feet,\” said Brenda Peebles, Game Commission biologist aide, who recently was called to testify as an expert witness in a case involving the disturbance of a bald eagle nest in Springboro, Crawford County.

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 5, 2009 – Additional American troops in Afghanistan are making it possible to institute the new strategy in the country, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today.

Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union program, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said Operation Khanjar, which means Strike of the Sword, will challenge the Taliban and al-Qaida in the Helmand River valley in southern Afghanistan. The area has been a terrorist safe haven and which has most of the opium poppy cultivation in the country. 

\”This is really the most concentrated area for opium growing and we expect a significant combat challenge from the Taliban,\” he said. 

PHILADELPHIA – The Associated Press  is reporting that authorities have identified the man whose body was recovered from the Delaware River near the Talcony Palmyra Bridge on Saturday, July 4. The 43-year old is Hector Rosa of North Philadelphia. The search for Rosa’s nephew was suspended. They did not identify the boy, whose body was not found.

HARRISBURG – With full implementation of the Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS), Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today reminded hunters that county treasurers will begin accepting antlerless deer license applications three weeks earlier than in past years. Applications from resident hunters will be accepted by county treasurers starting Monday, July 13; nonresidents on Monday, July 27.

The Camden Riversharks defeated the Newark Bears this Independence Day by a final score of 10-6, in game three of their four game series. Riversharks’ starter Ryan DiPietro (1-2) pitched 5 strong innings, scattering 6 hits, allowing 2 runs, while striking out 4, for his first win of the season. The loss was charged to Newark’s Kyle Kobernus (1-1), who allowed 7 hits, 8 runs (2 earned) over 6 innings of work. With the outcome, the Riversharks climb to 30-35, while Newark drops to 33-33.
With two outs already recorded in the 3rd inning, Riversharks’ starter Ryan DiPietro ran into some trouble. After surrendering a single to right fielder Jacque Jones, and a walk to designated hitter Carl Everett. First baseman Brandon Buckman stepped to the plate and hit a frozen rope up the middle, scoring Jones for the early 1-0 lead.