Letter to AARP by: Walt and Cindy – Miller equine transport

This letter to the AARP says it all. It is a must read regardless of your age. Some people just make sense in what they say. This lady certainly does. Please forward this to everyone on your contact list.

This was sent last month (September 09) to Mr. Rand who is the Executive Director of AARP

Dear Mr. Rand,
Recently you sent us a letter encouraging us to renew our lapsed membership in AARP by the requested date. I know it is not what you were looking for, but this is the most honest response I can give you. Our gap in coverage is merely a microscopic symptom of the real problem, a deepening lack of faith.

While we have proudly maintained our membership for several years and have long admired the AARP goals and principles, regrettably, we can no longer endorse it\’s abdication of our values. Your letter specifically stated that we can count on AARP to speak up for our rights, yet the voice we hear is not ours. Your offer of being kept up to date on important issues through DIVIDED WE FAIL presents neither an impartial view nor the one we have come to embrace. We do believe that when two parties agree all the time on everything presented to them, one is probably not necessary. But, when the opinions and long term goals are diametrically opposed, the divorce is imminent. This is the philosophy which spawned our 200 years of government.

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Nothing stopped the Rams\’ run

By Chris Melchiorre

Inquirer Staff Writer

When the Gloucester Catholic girls\’ cross-country team\’s bus broke down in the middle of I-295 before its biggest meet of the year Oct. 13, the Rams didn\’t panic. $\"20091022_inq_jglofea22-a\"$

PHOTO: Twins Molly (left) and Taylor Mickle and their teammates endured a balky bus and a fire before topping Woodstown.

photo by Chris McKenna

They walked to a nearby Wawa to wait for a new bus with, according to coach Jack Heath, the same trancelike focus they had had when the trip started.

The conference title was on the line. Anything that didn\’t have to do with beating Woodstown was just white noise to the Rams at that moment.

Then the Wawa caught fire.

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Michael J. \”Mickey\” Brandt, Retired Port Authority Police Officer, Korean War Army Veteran

$\"6a00d8341bf7d953ef0115724332f3970b-120wi\"$ On October 23, 2009. Age 67. Of Gloucester City. Loving Son of the late Joseph A. Brandt and Agnes E. (nee Conroy). Devoted brother of William A. Brandt \”Bill\” of Oaklyn and the late Joseph Brandt. Beloved Brother-In-Law of Anne Palcko of Florida. Cherished Uncle of Susan Angelo, Theresa Gorman, JoAnne Burnett and Kelly Anne Brown. Beloved Great-Uncle of Melissa, Jennifer, Nicole, Stephanie, Michael, Molly, Brooke and Luke. Survived by his special great-nephews; John and Joseph. Also survived by many cousins.

Michael was known to all as \”Mickey\” and was a devoted parishioner of Saint Mary’s R.C. Church in Gloucester City. Mickey proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a dedicated Police Officer serving 23 years with the Delaware River Port Authority and a member of the F.O.P. Mickey was a member of the Townsend C. Young VFW Post # 3620 in Gloucester City

He was an avid Notre Dame Football fan and loved cheering for the Philadelphia Phillies! Relatives, friends, DRPA Police and VFW Post are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday Evening from 7 to 9 pm and Wednesday morning from 9 am to 10:30 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment with U.S. Army Military Honors in New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, family respectfully requests donations in Mickey’s memory to Saint Mary’s School Memorial Fund: 340 Cumberland Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey 08030. Please write in memo: Michael \”Mickey\” Brandt.

Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Michael J. \”Mickey\” Brandt.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142

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PA TURKEY HUNTERS URGED TO BE ATTENTIVE, SAFE

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Every fall, hunters head into Pennsylvania\’s forests and woodlots in pursuit of wild turkeys. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, it\’s one of autumn\’s greatest competitions as hunters try to call in their quarries. It\’s also a time when hunters really need to be in tune with their surroundings.

\”Staying alert and making sound shooting decisions will go a long way toward ensuring your safety and the safety of others in turkey season this fall,\” said Keith Snyder, Game Commission Hunter-Trapper Education Division chief. \”So, too, will always handling your sporting arm in a safe and responsible way.

\”The Game Commission has worked with the National Wild Turkey Federation and the agency’s cadre of volunteer hunter-trapper education instructors over the past decade to reverse what was a growing number of turkey hunting-related shooting incidents. Today, Pennsylvania\’s woods are safer for turkey hunters. But hunters must remain vigilant. Paying attention and hunting safely ensure that your trip afield remains an enjoyable one.\”

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College Sports for Saturday Oct. 24

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Tuwei Claims Victory as Holy Family University Competes at CACC Cross Country Championship Meet

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Fred Tuwei (jr. Nairobi, Kenya/Kaptel) won the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Cross Country championship at the
Belmont Plateau on Saturday afternoon. The Holy Family University men’s team finished sixth, while the women took home eighth.

Tuwei is the first runner from Holy Family to claim the conference title, since cross country became a sport at the school in 2000. He fought through the rain and mud to post a time of 26:57.48 to win the event by 32 seconds. Tuwei, who won his fifth event meet of the season, also was named the CACC runner of the year.

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Gloucester Catholic Alumni in the News: Zack Braddock

Arizona Fall Baseball League , October 21, 2009

$\"Braddock.jpg\"$ Pitcher Zach Braddock, LHP, Javelinas (Brewers): In a 14-10 game, any pitcher who gets people out deserves an award. Braddock did let an inherited runner to score when he entered in the seventh and allowed a single to Ryan Kalish. That would be the only hit he\’d allow in his two innings of work, pitching out of a one-out bases-loaded jam in the seventh and retiring the side in order in the eighth. He didn\’t walk a batter and he struck out three. Coming off a year in which he relieved full time for the first time and posted a 1.79 ERA and .193 batting average against, the lefty has made three scoreless appearances this fall, totalling 3 2/3 IP.

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Braddock graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School Class of 2005. He also played baseball for the Brooklawn American Legion.

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Candidate Levins Explains Reasons for Running

About me: I am 35 years old and a life long resident of Gloucester City. I am a husband to a wonderful wife and the father of two amazing little girls. I am a Process Control Operator for Sunoco’s Philadelphia Refinery and a proud member of the United Steelworkers Union.

Why I decided to run: I decided to run for City Council not because $\"6a00d8341bf7d953ef0120a5ba264e970c\"$ I seek a long future in politics but because I got tired of complaining about the issues facing our community. I grew up here, I bought a house here, my wife and I brought two children into the world here. Like you, we want our City to be a safe, prosperous community for us, our families, friends and our children.

My campaign: I do not offer seasoned knowledge or political experience. My novice campaign literally consists of me, my wife and a couple of caring friends. I have been very grateful to receive the support of other concerned citizens along the way but mine remains a small, grassroots campaign committed to the residents of Gloucester City.

What I offer: I believe our City would benefit from having a truly Independent Councilman to answer the concerns of residents without regard to party, group or County affiliations. I am an Independent and I will remain an Independent if elected; that is my \”truth in advertising\” pledge to you.

My sole intent is to bring transparency to our City government and to be your Independent Watchdog for the issues that concern us all. Issues like spending, taxes, planning, development, business growth, labor relations and public safety.

I offer a proven philosophy of sound principles. I believe a successful team member, supervisor or representative must use these principles when working with others to improve any condition.

Principles such as:

Aggressive Listening – good ideas should be heard and considered, regardless of their source
Utilize the knowledge, expertise and experience of those who work with you
Praise achievements and only use constructive criticism when needed to promote a productive working environment – a scorned team member always becomes less productive
Communication promotes cooperation
Never make promises that are out of your control to keep
Your word is your bond

These basic principles are ones that I have successfully used throughout my working career and ones that I will employ if elected.

When you go to the polls on Tuesday, November the 3^rd, I hope you will consider voting for me in Column 8.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully submitted,

Wil Levins

Independent Candidate for Gloucester City Council, Second Ward

www.willevins.com – [email protected] –

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US FWS Issues Rule on Approved Nontoxic Shot for Waterfowl

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The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife is advising waterfowl hunters that the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has published a final rule approving tungsten-iron-fluoropolymer shot for hunting waterfowl and coots. The final rule is effective immediately.

The ban on lead shot for hunting waterfowl became nationwide in 1991. Nontoxic shot regulations apply only to waterfowl and coots and is defined as any shot type that does not cause sickness and death when ingested by migratory birds.

A printable version of the list of approved shot can be found on the division\’s website at http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/2009/nontoxicshot.htm . Additional information can be found on the FWS website at www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/nontoxic.htm .

Information on waterfowl and waterfowl hunting in New Jersey, including a new video on waterfowl hunting safety, can be found at www.njfishandwildlife.com/waterfowl_info.htm .

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\”HOAGIE\” A TRUE PHILLIES FAN

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GO PHILLIES-John \”Hoagie\” Hogan of Gloucester City has been working in Germany the past two weeks. Because of the time difference \”Hoagie\” has to wake up at 2am when ever the Phillies are playing so he can watch the game on TV. This photo was taken at 5:25am Germany time in his hotel room watching the Phillies game on his laptop. Now that’s a fan!

Come home soon Hoagie we miss you!

Hugs from your family and friends