MOUNT EPHRAIM-On October 6, 2009, Office Max sponsored a national campaign called, \”A Day Made Better\”. Mary Bray Elementary School was fortunate to be selected from thousands of schools in the Mid-Atlantic region.

A team of five Office Max representatives arrived at Mary Bray with classroom supplies and resources worth more than $1000.

Photo: Office Max representatives and Mrs.. Shapley, second from left

The school administration and guests walked into Mrs.. Shapley’s classroom to surprise her. The administration congratulated Mrs. Shapley for being selected. An Office Max representative then began to show Mrs. Shapley the many supplies and resources provided. Some of the items included were a digital camera, color printer, and a teacher chair. Mrs. Shapley also received many pens, pencils, glue sticks, crayons, markers, and other supplies to be utilized in her classroom.

The Office Max representatives also provided Mrs. Shapley’s students with soft pretzels and drinks. The Mary Bray staff was given a sheet cake to celebrate in \”A Day Made Better\”.

The Mary Bray Elementary School is very thankful for being selected for \”A Day Made Better\” and for all the wonderful classroom supplies. After seeing the surprise on Mrs. Shapley’s face, it was determined that Office Max succeeded in their plans to have \”A Day Made Better\” for a teacher.

SOURCE Press Release October 19, 2009

was asked to come for a second, digital, mammogram. I wasn’t too surprised, I’d often had to do two in a row. But I did have a slight odd feeling about it. It was discovered that I had not one, but two tumors. They were stage 3 and one of them was \”open\” meaning easily ready to spread. I was totally in shock. I just wanted to hear the doctor tell me that I wasn’t going to die. After a biopsy and more tests it was decided that a singe-side mastectomy would be the best solution for my diagnosis. I must say that I had an amazing surgeon . . . right after she said \”mastectomy\” and I asked \”Am I going to die?\” . . . her response was \”This cancer is a nuisance and we just have to kick it’s butt!\” I was ready to do that.

James was quite vocal around town about getting rid of Crothers and Kaye. He was Deputy Chief, and as soon as Crothers got promoted to Chief, James filed his retirement papers. He also received more than $45,000 in vacation and sick time, along with full medical benefits. As soon as James became mayor, he decreased Crothers’ pay and other department heads were given raises.

The reason Gloucester City Council did not go to court was because they knew they would lose. In my opinion, this is a personal witch hunt by James against Crothers.

Patricia Gibboni, Gloucester City

SOURCE GLOUCESTER CITY NEWS