Loving and devoted wife of 31years to the late William K. Sanders, Sr. Loving mother of Vincent (Rebecca) and William K., Jr. (Melissa). Loving grandmother of Jenny N. and John W. Loving sister of Frank Franceschini. Predeceased by her parents Vincent J. and Pasqualena Franceschini and her siblings, Rita and Vincent Franceschini.

Anita was born in Philadelphia and was a graduate of West Catholic High School class of 1956. For a good many years she worked at Jim’s Pizzeria, Broadway and Mercer Street, Gloucester City which was owned by her parents and later by her brother Vincent.

Photo: Anita with her brother Vince

D\’Ambra is arguably one of the most decorated SJU student-athletes to be named a head coach on Hawk Hill. He returns to Saint Joseph\’s after a successful coaching and playing career with the Philadelphia Kixx of the MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League). He played 16 seasons in the MISL, the last 14 with the Kixx. In 2002, he assumed duties as the head coach of the Kixx, and has served as vice president of soccer operations/head coach since then, while also continuing his playing career.

D\’Ambra helped the Kixx to two MISL championships, as a player in 2002 and as the player/coach in 2007. He was a four-time All-Star and is the Kixx\’ all-time leading scorer, amassing 388 goals and 905 points. In eight seasons as head coach, he totaled 119 wins, which is the most in the team\’s history.

\”Contemporary Education with Traditional Values\”

Superintendent Paul Spaventa said that $2.2 million was cut from the original budget, including $901,000 from the district’s technology budget and $489,000 in employee salaries and benefits. Eight employees were \”lost\” due to retirement, resignation or a non-renewed contract.

Spaventa noted that while eight people were \”cut,\”, no positions were lost as existing employees were shifted to fill the vacancies.

He complimented district administrators for going over their respective budgets and finding areas where money could be saved.

Board members praised Spaventa and his administrative team for their hard work on the budget, which resulted in a \”minimal\” tax increase with no lost programs, even in the midst of very challenging financial times.

Residents will cast their votes on the budget during the annual School Election April 20 from 2 to 9 p.m.

In other business, Board members voted to change next year’s school calendar to abbreviate Spring Break.

In 2011, students will be off on Good Friday, Easter Monday and Tuesday, and will return to school on Wednesday.

The Board’s reorganization meeting will be Thursday, April 29, at 7 p.m.

The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. Both meetings will take place in the Gloucester High School Media Center.

source Gloucester City News