When we trap the feral cats at locations where there are kittens, we do not return the kittens in hopes of finding adoptive homes for them.

The toddler likes to run, chase bouncy balls, and run.

More than 200 onlookers crowded the Bellmawr Ballroom on Lewis Avenue on June 14 to watch the annual Miss Bellmawr Pageant.

As several nervous but poised young ladies prepared to compete for the right to represent the Borough at public events and the like during the coming year, the 44th annual contest was turned over to Mistress of Ceremonies, Geralyn \”Gerri\” Watson.

Watson served as Mrs. New Jersey America for 2003-2004.

It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer. Something told her she was going to die of this disease…she was just sure it was fatal. She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders. The night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky. A thought struck her…what would happen to Lucky? Although the three-year-old dog liked Jim he was Mary\’s dog through and through.

If I die Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought. He won\’t understand that I didn\’t want to leave him. The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death.

The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully but the dog just drooped, whining and miserable. But finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn\’t even make it up the steps to her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap.

While she had slept the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement and back bringing his beloved mistress his favorite things in life. He had covered her with his love. Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again, walking further and further together every night.

It\’s been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free.

Lucky? He still steals treasures and stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.

Live everyday to the fullest…because every day is a blessing from God!
~ Author Unknown ~

If you recall the state Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) revoked the owner’s license following a horrific traffic accident involving a patron of Cheerleaders, Humberto Herrera-Salas. The owners appealed the ABC’s decision. In November 2008 the appellate court agreed that the bar served alcohol to Herrera-Salas, even though he was intoxicated.

According to court documents on April 15, 2000, Herrera-Salas was ejected from the bar and drove south in the northbound lanes of Route 130, crashing head-on into another car.

Robert, 42, and Patricia Reed, 40, of Gloucester City were killed and two other people in their car were seriously injured.

Herrera-Salas was sentenced to 22 years in prison.

The person wrote, \”Last November the State Appellate Court gave the owners of the Gloucester City bar six months to sell its license. Eight months have passed. Recently Mayor and Council renewed their liquor license for another year. What gives?

According to City Police Lt. George Berglund, the owners appealed the November court decision. \”Until that appeal is decided the bar is allowed to remain open\”.

CORRECTION-The new owner of O’Donnell’s Restaurant, Broadway and Warren Street, said he is not changing the name of O’Donnell’s, a popular bar and landmark in Gloucester City for many years. In a previous column it was reported that the name was being changed to Paddy D., which is incorrect.

Now if we could only get Conrail to clean up the trash and cut the grass near the railroad tracks that run through the center of the City. Every summer Gloucester City residents have to put up with the same unsightly weeds. Eventually around the end of July middle of August the weeds will have their yearly trim.

QUESTION– Since the City is leasing the former Coast Guard building on King Street to the Holt Corporation are taxpayers paying for the new roof that is being installed on the building?

\”No\”, said City Administrator Jack Lipsett. \”The city is not paying for the roof. From what I have been told Holt will be paying for it.\”

QUESTION-I have seen several trucks labeled \”Radioactive Waste\” departing from the HOLT Marine Terminal Essex Street entrance in the past week. Can you call HOLT and ask what is going on? Thank you!!

According to former Chief of Police Bill Johnson, who is now head of security at Holt’s Marine Terminal in Gloucester City, \”there are no trucks coming or going from the complex carrying Radioactive Waste or Hazardous Waste. The person may be confusing the trucks with the vehicles used by Waste Management, who removes trash from the terminal. I assure you there are no radioactive or hazardous waste being stored on the property.

Gloucester City Water Responsible For Killing Pond and Aquarium Fish

Gloucester City Library Helps Those Who Are Unemployed With New Technology

Bellmawr Fire Department Unveils New Fire Safety House

Brooklawn Nostalgia Reunion Set For Friday, September 4

Three Valedictorians, Salutatorian and Third Honors Students At The Head Of The GHS Class of 2009.