Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr.

During the Christmas and New Year holiday from December 19th, 2009 through to January 2nd, 2010 we spent a really great and exciting holiday in Hawaii visiting our son Lucas and his wife Raeanna She is from Guam in the Marianna chain, we enjoyed a very wonderful stay at their home in Waipahu, Hawaii.

Lucas is stationed there with the U.S.Army\’s 25th Infantry Division, at Schofield Bks.The real purpose of our visit is spend time with Lucas & Raeanna since Lucas will be deployed to either Afghanistan or go to Iraq for his second deployment in May.

From our first day we had beautiful weather, during the day it was warm and sunny at night it was cool and comfortable. We just took a ride and went shopping at the Schofield Bks Post Exchange and had lunch there and relaxed the rest of the day at their home. On the second day we had breakfast at Denny\’s restaurant after Lucas drove us to many beautiful places all around the island. We went to the North Shore where we swam and enjoyed seeing the huge waves roll in. The waves were estimated to be between 15 to 20 feet high at times and we saw many professional surfers surf ridding. It was very exciting to see.

As a concerned Camden County resident, I ask myself why certain stories are not reported. This country was built on investigating reporting, letting the people know what should concern them in their towns, and what is going to affect them short and long term. I myself am not a reporter, just a citizen that is getting frustrated with the hiding of information and politics.

My first concern is the town of Mt. Ephraim, we have such a small and limited police force as it is that when one of our police officers leaves to take another position we do not immediately replace this officer. Instead we take the salary for this officer and bank it, and give the excuse that we are waiting to see what the new Governor will do once he takes office. Meanwhile we have now put the town and other officers at risk, while the borough makes interest money on the officers pay that they have not replaced.

Mt. Ephraim police are one of the most important town employees that we have, it is bad enough

Beverly, New Jersey

WHEN: Friday, January 22, 2010
TIME: 1:00 PM
WHERE: 246 East Warren Street
Beverly, New Jersey 08010
CONTACT: Mike or Leslie (YRC) 609-980-4175

Chief Curran is returning from a Tour of Active Duty in Iraq.

He is 52 years old. He and his wife Lucy have 4 daughters, one of which is on Active Duty with the Navy.

Please join members of the Yellow Ribbon Club, Beverly Township, Beverly Fire and EMS, Local Police and members of the community, along with friends and family, as we welcome home another American Hero.

The Yellow Ribbon Club
http://www.yellowribbonclub.org
[email protected]

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Press Release

Largest Group In Band’s Seven Year History

Mt. Ephraim, NJ – January 16, 2010 – Susan Moore, band director from Audubon, could not believe her eyes. \”There are over seventy kids signed up this year!\” Seven years earlier she had contacted Mary Manion, from Mt. Ephraim, about combining selected 5^th & 6^th graders for an \”honors\” band. \”Our schools are small and although the students have a great experience, they do not get practice performing in a large group or with a full instrumentation,\” says Manion. So the Winter Festival Honors Band was begun and about thirty students participated that first year.

Fast forward to 2010 and the festival has grown to include students from not only Audubon and Mt. Ephraim and neighboring Brooklawn last year, but also Haddon Heights, directed by Jessica M. Horne- Green, Gloucester City directed by Lisa Schmitt and Oaklyn School directed by Lori Ludlum. \”We were really happy to get Oaklyn involved this year, \”said Moore. Not only do the kids learn, but the collegial atmosphere is helpful to the directors as well. \”It’s a win-win for everyone!\” said Manion.

Mt. Ephraim Public Schools

January 20, 2010

Board of Education Notice

MT. EPHRAIM PUBLIC SCHOOLS –A vacancy currently exists on the Mt. Ephraim Board of Education due to the resignation of Darlene Alexander. The term of this position will end in April 2010.

By law, a Board of Education Member:

Must be a current and qualified registered voter, and

Must be able to read and write, and

Must have been a resident of Mt. Ephraim for at least one year, and

Must have no interest in any contract with the Board of Education, and

Cannot currently hold office as a member of the Mt. Ephraim governing body.

Residents meeting that criteria who wish to apply for consideration to fill the vacancy should submit a letter of interest and personal resume to: Mr. Joseph Rafferty, R. W. Kershaw School,

125 S. Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059.

The deadline to apply is February 5, 2010.