The first half of the 2009 Atlantic League season will come to an end on Thursday, July 9th, and the Sharks will need a strong push to earn an automatic playoff berth, as they did last season. Just as a reminder, the Atlantic League plays a split season format in which the first half and second half winners of each division automatically qualify for the playoffs at the end of the season.

They will play each other in a best of three Divisional Series. The same applies for the winners of the second half of the season.

In the event a club should win the division in both halves of the season, their opponent will be the club, regardless of division, that has achieved the best overall record for the entire season.

For congestion relief, take one (or more) daily: Region also needs rail

I am proud to support the Delaware River Port Authority\’s plan to expand rail service through southern New Jersey. At a time when traffic congestion is at its highest, pollution remains problematic, population increases are certain and the options for public transit are scarce, this plan offers the vision for the future.

Imagine the amount of stress being lifted off your shoulders because, instead of battling frustrating traffic every morning on Routes 42 and 55, you now ride bus rapid transit into Center City Philadelphia. continue to read

GRADZKI, Mary Ann T. On June 26, 2009 of Gloucester Heights, formerly of Brooklyn, NY. Age 67. Beloved mother of Michael. Loving niece of Isabelle Ruth and Tony Ruth. Dear daughter of the late Michael and Helen Gradzki. No good byes until we meet again.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 2 pm at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial Service 2 pm Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mary Ann\’s name to American Cancer Society 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Expressions of sympathy may be emailed to [email protected].

Gloucester City Mayor and Council are looking for citizens interested in participating as a member of an advisory committee that is being set up, to review, investigate and make recommendations related to the proposed DRPA Light Rail Train Line.

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On July 2, 2009. Age 69. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of Mildred (nee Sutherland). Loving father of William R. (Lisa) Kraft, Jr. of Westville, Robert (Sherry) Kraft of Blackwood and Mark (Joyce) Kraft of Cherry Hill. Devoted brother of Christian M. (Patricia) Kraft of Brooklawn and Roy A. (Linda) Kraft of Gloucester City. Loving grandfather of 9.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday morning from 9 to 11 am at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Baptist service 11 am in the funeral home officiated by Pastor John Hill of First Baptist Church in Gloucester City. Burial Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken.

Memorial Donations may be made to American Cancer Society Memorial Processing Center: P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007. Please write in memo: William R. Kraft. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of William R. Kraft. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

FLEGLER, Lois C. On June 30, 2009, (nee Marshall) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 51. She is the beloved wife of Donald A. Flegler and loving mother of Jeffrey Flegler. She is also the dear sister of Charles and Rhea Marshall, Sharon Quick and Nancy Bloom. Lois\’ Funeral Services are private at the request of her family and have been entrusted to ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. www.etheringtonfh.com

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2009 – Servicemembers\’ long-term rehabilitation shouldn\’t keep them, or their family members, bound to the hospital grounds, and the Yellow Ribbon Fund is working to make sure that doesn\’t happen.

Roseanna Smith was the 1,000th renter through the Yellow Ribbon Fund\’s car rental program. Her son, Army Pfc. Craig Smith, has been recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center after losing a leg while serving in Iraq. Photo courtesy of Yellow Ribbon Fund