The family thanks her main caregivers: her sister Cass and niece Donna for all the care and time they spent with May. Also, an extended thank you to her \”Best Friend\” Loretta Turner. We would also like to acknowledge the great amount of time and help Lighthouse Hospice gave to May. Without this help it would have been impossible to have her at home.

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In an effort to increase safety, the Board of Commissioners approved a \”no left turn\” restriction for vehicles turning onto Black Horse Pike from 4th Avenue. This intersection is across the street from Wawa\’s entrance and exit. The amendment is to the borough\’s Traffic Ordinance, and the new law will take effect once the sign is installed.

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In other news leaf collection will commence this month, said Commissioner Bruce Greenwald, who advised residents that collection schedules will be posted around the borough in the coming weeks.

 Commissioner Andrew Gilmore said the Fire Department responded four fires, three mutual aid calls and six accidents in addition to many other calls in the month of October.

The all-volunteer department has logged over 36,098 hours to date.

Last month the Police Department received 394 calls for crimes including assault, burglary and drug offenses. Also, there were 28 adults arrests, including one for aggravated assault on a police officer and two for soliciting.

This program gives parents the option of sending their children to participating schools outside of their home district.

Even if a school district does not participate, it still must choose between allowing up to 10 percent per grade level or 15 percent of total population to enroll in School Choice districts.

School Board members voted to limit the number to 10 percent per grade.

Rafferty said that if Mt. Ephraim participates, tuition from districts sending their students to this district could be an alternative revenue source, and that he would love to see programs brought back and more specials in the curriculum.

Residents at the meeting expressed concerns that Mt. Ephraim could lose up to 10 percent per grade level and wondered about the quality of students coming from other districts.

Rafferty said the Brooklawn School District has been very successful with its participation in School Choice; prior to the 2011-2012 school year only one district per county was permitted to participate in School Choice.

Board Member James Pacetti said there will be a standard set for who Mt. Ephraim will accept.

Board President Dominick Cipolone said that if the district does decide to participate, there will be a public meeting on this specific issue to address any other concerns residents may have.

In other news, parent conferences will be held November 19, 22 and 23.

All the candidates made campaign promises to help Gloucester City to develop its Delaware River waterfront as a way to attract tourists and new businesses, and to breathe life into a City that had started dying after the loss of industrial jobs in the 1960s and 70s.

Since that time, various development plans have been proposed – including Hollywood East and building more than 800 homes in Southport. But, the waterfront still looks a bit desolate. 

Perhaps City Council, the Freeholders, State Senator Donald W. Norcross and State Assemblyman Gilbert L. \”Whip\” Wilson can come up with a plan together, apply for federal stimulus funds, and jump start waterfront development from Camden to Westville – but especially in Gloucester City.

\”I see a rich economic history emanating from the waterfront,\” Sen. Norcross (D-5) said. \”Philadelphia, Camden and Gloucester City sprung up along the Delaware River, which drove the economic engine.\”

In the early 1900s, the three cities were a bustling hub with plenty of jobs for everyone.

Norcross praised Gloucester City’s recent focus on Southport, and feels it can attract businesses and the accompanying jobs.

Mr. Rein was a proud Navy veteran, a member of the Gloucester City Historical Society, an avid wood worker who loved building furniture, but most importantly was a devoted family man who cherished his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00am at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Powell St., GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. A Catholic Prayer Service will be held 11:00am at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Gloucester City. There will be no evening viewing. www.etheringtonfh.com

The people in the photo are my aunt Sally Miller my uncle Joe\’s sister, her daughter Cathy, her granddaughter and great granddaughter. Sue, Anne, and brothers Denny, Jack, Joe, and Michael Barron. This information was sent to me today by Michael Barron my cousin of the Barron Iron Works of Gloucester,City.

Uncle Joe Barron is sadly missed by all the members of our extended family. I really miss my close family ties also and very good friends back in Gloucester City. But through the use of the computer we still manage to stay in touch all these years.