Month: February 2010

Pa. Firefighter Hurt by Falling Debris | Firehouse.com

BY PATRICK COOLEY

The Herald, Sharon, Pa.

SHARON, Pa. — A family was left homeless and a firefighter was injured Sunday morning by a house fire in Sharon.

The exact cause of the fire at 127 Second Ave. wasn\’t clear, but firefighters said it started near a wood stove in the living room of the two-story house and spread to two upstairs bedrooms and the attic.

The family living at the home, husband and wife Joshua and Tiffany Stearns and their four children, aged 3 to 13 years old, will have to find a new place to live, Brian Scarmack, a captain with the Sharon Fire Department, said.

\”The house isn\’t livable,\” he said.

Firefighters were called to the scene at 8:34 a.m. and spent about 2è hours fighting the blaze, a Mercer County 911 dispatcher said.

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Dominican Sisters of Hope Thank Parishioners of St. Mary

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GLOUCESTER CITY-Thank you everyone for the outpouring of love throughout Sr. Mary Ryan’s illness. At that most difficult time, many generously gave freely of themselves. We especially remember and appreciate the parish nurses, all those who brought us wonderful food and desserts, and everyone who stopped by to visit. Above all we know she appreciates the many heartfelt prayers and Masses you have offered for her.

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Your comfort and understanding has provided us with great strength, particularly your continuing to honor and celebrate Sr. Mary Ryan’s life and work; for as she wrote in the Dominican Sisters of Hope newsletter, \”All of the volunteers of St. Mary’s parish family try to fill that empty place in other people’s lives and hearts. The people of St. Mary’s give freely and manage to give pleasure to those they serve.

They transmit love to many people. I find great comfort in knowing that these programs will continue in my absence. I thank God everyday for the blessing of having spent so many years with them.\”

We too, feel blessed by your friendship and your heartfelt gestures of love, support, and kindness. Thank you for being a part of our Gloucester City family. God touches our lives so that through us he may touch the lives of others.

God bless you all.

Sr. Maureen, Sr. Gertrude Mary, Sr. Nora, Sr. Christine
 
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PA CLUBS URGED TO PARTICIPATE IN PHEASANT CHICK AND EGG PROGRAM

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HARRISBURG — Sportsmen’s organizations with approved propagation facilities can augment local ring-necked pheasant stockings and increase localized recreational hunting opportunities by raising day‑old pheasant chicks supplied free-of-charge by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.


Applications to participate can be downloaded from the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), by clicking on \”Self Help,\” then \”Forms & Programs\” and then selecting \”Pheasant Chick & Egg Program.\” In order for Game Farm superintendents to plan and set hatches to accommodate requests, the Bureau of Wildlife Management must receive completed applications by March 31.

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Manhattan College Tabbed as 2010 MAAC Baseball Preseason Favorite

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Edison, N.J. – Manhattan College has been chosen as the favorite to take the 2010 MAAC Baseball title, according to a preseason poll voted on by the league\’s head coaches.

Manhattan finished with 79 points in the poll, while Marist College finished second (71). Canisius College placed third with 65 points. Rider University placed fourth (43), followed by Siena College (42), Fairfield University (40), Niagara University (29), Saint Peter\’s College (20), and Iona College (16).

The Jaspers\’ senior outfielder Kevin Nieto was named the 2010 MAAC Baseball Preseason Player of the Year. Last season, he led all of Division I with 1.57 runs per game. Nieto hit a team-best .396 as he helped guide the Jaspers to their second consecutive MAAC regular-season title. He also led the MAAC in runs scored (72) and slugging percentage (.754).

The infield for the 2010 preseason team includes: Marist\’s Bryce Nugent as catcher, Manhattan\’s Austin Sheffield at first base, Siena\’s Dan Paolini at second base, Saint Peter\’s Conor Mullee at shortstop and Siena\’s Anthony Giansanti. Joining Nieto in the outfield are fellow teammate Mike McCann and Canisius\’ Ian Choy. Manhattan\’s Anthony Armenio is the designated hitter, and Canisius\’ Shayne Willson is the utility player. Fairfield\’s Rob Gariano rounds out the Preseason All-MAAC Team as the pitcher.

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Gloucester City Municipal Offices Closed

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Due to the inclement weather the Gloucester City Municipal Offices, 512 Monmouth Street are closed today, Thursday, February 11.

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Maryland: DNR Announces 2010 Trout Stocking Schedule for Spring Season

ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 20, 2010) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin stocking approximately 326,000 rainbow and brown trout into freshwaters across the state for spring trout fishing enthusiasts in early February depending on the weather, stream and ground conditions. 

\”Spring trout fishing is a great tradition\” says DNR’s Assistant Fisheries Director Don

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SOUP & SALAD: From Camden to the World\”

The Camden City Garden Club & the Camden Children’s Garden Presents at the 2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show

CAMDEN, N. J. (January 1, 2010) At the Philadelphia International Flower Show (February 28 – March 7, 2010), the Camden City Garden Club, operator of the Camden Children’s Garden, will present \”Soup & Salad: From Camden to the World\”. This exhibit will address food security and sustainability. The display will educate Flower Show visitors about how easy it can be to grow their own produce and motivate families to prepare fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables to enjoy these meals together.

The reference to \”Soup and Salad\” pays homage to two healthy meals that are enjoyed by most cultures in various ways throughout the world. Also, \”Salad\” specifically symbolizes the mission of the Camden City Garden Club and its ever-expanding Community Gardening Program. With 26 years of experience helping to grow and feed the City of Camden, the Garden Club’s Community Gardening Program strives to provide sustainable urban agriculture, food access and nutritional education to the people of Camden. This exhibit celebrates the Club’s creation of 31 new

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GAME COMMISSION TO LAUNCH FOURTH ROUND OF DEER MANAGEMENT OPEN HOUSES

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HARRISBURG – For the fourth consecutive year, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is hitting the road to bring six deer management open houses to communities throughout the Commonwealth beginning on Feb. 20 and ending on April 10.

Open houses are used by the agency as an interactive public outreach tool that employs multimedia presentations, exhibits and wildlife managers to bring both the nuts-and-bolts and finer details of deer management to hunters, farmers and others whose lives are influenced by deer. The effort emphasizes bringing this powerful communications and educational tool to residents as a means to further the general public’s understanding of deer and deer management. The approach is bolstered by having agency employees on hand to engage participants who attend the open houses.

Open houses provide a means to cover wide-ranging topics through specialized stations set up in a large hall. Stations are spaced out so participants who have questions and/or comments for station attendants can communicate in a one-on-one exchange without interruptions and with the expectation of getting answers immediately.

\”Here’s your chance to interact with a deer biologist, or State Game Land manager, or forester,\” explained Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe. \”And hopefully, one of the open houses will be close to your home. The goal here is to reach out to Pennsylvanians, both figuratively and literally. We hope that every person who attends an open house can better identify with our deer management program upon leaving.\”

Six open houses are currently scheduled to be held in Pennsylvania. They will all have the same presentation: displays manned by agency staff. The displays are:

– Goals that Direct the Deer Program – Outlining the five goals of the deer management program;

– Management Goals are a Product of Public Input – Focuses on the participating stakeholders who were involved in developing the current deer plan goals;

– Where do you hunt? – Helps hunters take a critical look at the characteristics of habitat through visual representation;


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Resolutions were approved by the Governing Body of the Borough of Brooklawn

authorizing the execution of Professional Services Contracts with:

  • Timothy J. Higgins, Esq. was appointed Borough Solicitor for the Borough of Brooklawn for a period of one year at the current rate of compensation for such service.

  • Michael J. Ward, Esq. was appointed Planning Board Solicitor for the Borough of Brooklawn for a period of one year at the current rate of compensation for such service.

  • Kei Associates was appointed as Borough Engineer for the Borough of Brooklawn for a period of one year at the current rate of compensation for such service.

  • Bowman & Company was appointed as Auditors for the Borough of Brooklawn for a period of one year at the current rate of compensation for such service.

  • Michael C. Avalone, Commerce National Insurance/ConnorStrong, was appointed Insurance Agent for the Borough of Brooklawn for a period of one year at the current rate of compensation for such service.

  • Lawrence L. Hubert, Esq. was appointed Borough Public Defender for the Borough of Brooklawn for a period of one year at the current rate of compensation for such service.

  • Howard C. Long, Jr., Esq. was appointed Borough Prosecutor for the Borough of Brooklawn for a period of one year at the current rate of compensation for such service.

  • Matter Brothers Electrical Contracting was appointed Borough Electrician for the Borough of Brooklawn for a period of one year at the current rate of compensation for such service.

  • Rich Borgesi was appointed Borough Plumber for the Borough of Brooklawn for a period of one year at the current rate of compensation for such service.

Resolution #13-10, #14-10, #15-10, #16-10, #18-10, #19-10, #20-10, #51-10 and #52-10 were approved January 4, 2010 and contracts are available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Clerk, 301 Christiana Street, Borough Hall, Brooklawn, NJ 08030 during regular business hours.

Barbara Lewis, Borough Clerk

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Gloucester City News Headlines for Feb. 11th issue

  • Two Big Snowstorms Blanket South Jersey

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  • Police Charge Pastor With Sexual Assault Of Girl; Request Info

  • Police File Five More Theft Charges Against Merchantville Tax Collector
  • Mount Ephraim Reports An Increase In Recycling
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