By Amanda L. Snyder

Rumors circulating about someone coming in to revive the financially struggling Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s Foxwoods casino project along the waterfront were confirmed last week when a Vegas gaming mogul with several high-profile casinos to his name announced his involvement. Feb. 23, Wynn Resorts revealed its participation in Foxwoods with the Philadelphia Entertainment and Development Partners, a group made up of Washington Philadelphia Investors LP, which owns 70 percent of the partnership, and Foxwoods Development Co. LLC, which owns 30 percent of the partnership, via a letter of intent to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, With Wynn Resorts’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steven A. Wynn’s commitment, it was disclosed an affiliate of his would act as a manager and managing general partner in the Delaware waterfront casino upon the gaming control board’s approval.

The 3-session program will begin on Wednesday, April 14 at 4:30 PM. Students will learn how to handle the family dog and teach him some simple obedience skills. Dawn Watson, pictured here with Jennifer Testa and Brett Pittman, first graduates of the program, stresses the importance of responsible dog ownership.

\”Young people can make a tremendous difference in a dog\’s life,\” she states. \”These classes address canine health issues, how to manage behavior problems, and teaching the dog to respect all family members. My methods are extremely gentle and respectful.\”

The teens work with a small, well-behaved dog in the class. Homework includes applying the knowledge in the teen\’s home environment. Enrollment is limited to people between the ages of 13-16 years of age. Parental permission is a must. There is no charge for residents of Gloucester City. Class enrollment will be closed when 6 students have applied.

336 votes were cast since the poll began March 7

Of that number 211 are against building the school; or 63 percent

127 are in favor of the new school; or 27 percent

Should NJ Taxpayers pay to construct a $60 million middle school in Gloucester City? Vote Yes or No

388 votes were cast since the poll started on February 28.

244 voted No or 63 percent

104 people voted Yes or 27 percent

The two polls appear at the top of CNB right hand column. Closing date for both is March 31. Vote now!