Burkhardt also said the St. Mary School Development Committee is looking for sub-committee members.

The sub-committees include: The Annual Fund, Special Events, Alumni, 300 for 300, and Communications.

\”If you have some time or talent that you would like to share with our committee, let us know,\” she said.

In other school news, congratulations to Mrs. Beth Rudderrow for winning the Phillies Ticket Raffle.

She bought her ticket from Mrs. Kelly Devereaux, whose daughter, Emily, is a fourth grader at the school.

\”Thank you for supporting Saint Mary School PTA.\”

Thanks to all who attended the school’s recent Wine and Cheese affair.

\”It was great to see the alumni of our school. Thank you to all who made the event a success. All proceeds will benefit the Saint Mary School Annual Fund,\” Burkhardt said.

The second annual Communion Breakfast will be February 21.

Over the past twenty plus years Gloucester City has made many plans to redevelop Freedom Pier and the old Coast Guard Base. The latest plan I have heard is to build 29 private residences and to turn the Coast Guard Base into a commercial / retail facility with shops and restaurants…or at least I think that is still the plan.

Just recently a resident named Bill Gugel submitted to Cleary’s Notebook a number of computer generated images of how he would like to see Jersey Avenue and Freedom Pier redeveloped. Although the designs where constructed solely from his own opinions, they captured my attention. What struck me most about his ideas were the concepts he visualized through his graphics and the questions they created in my mind about Freedom Pier’s redevelopment.

Questions like:

• Where are the Freedom Pier official design images and graphics for us all to view on the internet?
• How well is the Freedom Pier redevelopment project moving forward?
• What benchmarks have our City achieved so far?
• When can we expect to see the beginning stages of construction?
• Since the City has recently requested additional studies for the Pier, does this mean the plan has changed?
• Have there been any interested businesses inquiring about retail space and if so, which ones?
• What are the projected sale prices for the homes to be built on Freedom Pier?

These are just some of the questions I have about Freedom Pier and I believe our residents deserve to know the answers. I believe an Independent Watchdog is needed to keep residents informed of what is happening in their City. I hope you will consider my City Council Campaign when you go to the polls to vote on November 3^rd.

Joa’s Arc realizes this is an area where we will be able to help others and help these extraordinary animals in the process to not only live a more comfortable life, but a more loved life as well as a potentially adopted pet.

Joa’s Arc works together with shelter to help these special pets get their own chance to be adopted.

\”R.O.O.R\” … a reaffirmation that hunters, fishermen and trappers are concerned about their right to enjoy legal outdoor pursuits in the Garden State.\”

\”Politicians pretty much have just a few views of issues, i.e. money, how does it affect/benefit me and are the numbers relevant. It\’s an election year; numbers are the name of the game.\”

\”…The advice here is just show up, especially clubs en masse. That\’s the key to any gathering in support, or protest, of an issue.\”

JOHN OSWALD * STAFF WRITER * Asbury Park Press

\”Another organization… annoyed with the government is the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance. The target of the NJOA\’s outrage is Trenton and what the state government is doing to dismantle recreational opportunities in New Jersey.\”

\”Gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie is scheduled to speak on his commitment to the New Jersey men and women who enjoy the great outdoors.\”

Tell Trenton you\’ve had enough.

R.O.O.R. and be heard! Rescue Our Outdoors Rally

Saturday, October 24, 2009 * 2:00PM New Egypt Speedway * Free Admission! 720 Pinehurst Rd, Rt. 539 New Egypt, NJ 08533 Music, Food, Fun, Vendors: Bring the family!! Guest speakers to include: Chris Christie

Visit our link to learn more about the rally:

Visit our link to review the dismantling of our outdoor interests:

Rain or shine!

HARRISBURG – The state’s early firearms antlerless deer seasons – early muzzleloader season, Oct. 17-24, and special firearms season for junior, senior, active duty military and certain disabled hunters, Oct. 22-24 – will soon be here, along with seasons for squirrels and grouse, so there will be plenty of activity in the state’s forested areas, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

\”In addition to small game and firearms deer hunters, bowhunters also will be afield,\” said Calvin DuBrock, Game Commission Bureau of Wildlife Management director. \”Some of our most popular hunting seasons are about to begin and hunters are looking forward to heading afield.

\”Of course, the fall firearms deer seasons are relatively new when compared to the decades-old small game seasons. And it wasn’t that long ago that Pennsylvania had only a four-week archery season. But these early deer seasons have been warmly received by many deer hunters, because they have extended the window of opportunity for them to take a deer and typically are held when the weather makes it more comfortable to be afield.\”