Jan. 20, 2011 Szczur Career Bio Press Conference Video MLB.com Story   VILLANOVA, Pa.–Two-sport standout Matt Szczur (Erma, N.J.) announced today that he has reached an agreement with the Chicago Cubs under which he will commit fully to baseball and forego seeking possible professional football opportunities. Szczur will continue to play in the Cubs organization under a minor league contract.   For the past four years, Szczur has starred as both a baseball and a football student-athlete for Villanova. He was originally selected by the Cubs in the fifth round of the 2010 Draft.

By Hillary Kativa | Published: December 20, 2010

 

Even as a winter chill descends upon the Northeast, Philadelphians have always known how to keep the season fun and festive with a variety of recreational activities and events. From ice skating on Reyburn Plaza to sleighing through Fairmount Park, the Philadelphia region has historically provided residents and visitors with myriad opportunities to lift their spirits and make the most of winter’s frosty days and nights.

Throughout the years, Philadelphia has traditionally welcomed winter with a mix of holiday displays and decorations, from the famed light show at Wanamaker’s department store to the Christmas trees and menorahs erected across the city at such sites as Independence Hall, Dilworth Plaza, and Rittenhouse Square. Notably, Philadelphia held its first-ever community tree-lighting in 1913 after New York City popularized a new tradition when it erected a municipal Christmas tree in Madison Square Park the year before. The Philadelphia tree was erected in Independence Square between the Commodore Barry statue and Independence Hall and was decorated with 4,200 red, white, and blue lights. A crowd of approximately 20,000 people witnessed the spectacle and Mayor Blankenburg’s wife Lucretia had the honor of lighting the Star of Bethlehem that topped the tree. Evoking the significance of the tree’s location, the tree-topper was made up of fifty-six little stars, which represented the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Prior to the tree-lighting, two bands led about 200 children down Twelfth Street to Independence Square, where they gather around a grandstand. Candles were lit in every window of Independence Hall, while the area immediately surrounding the tree remained cloaked in virtual darkness until it was illuminated at the stroke of 6 o’clock. A program of music by the Moravian Trombone Choir of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the United Singers of Philadelphia followed the lighting of the tree, which remained on display until New Year’s Day.

 

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Raymond was a Mail Carrier for 36 years including Gloucester City & Brooklawn,NJ.

Funeral will be held Private at the convenience of the family. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the ALS Assoc., Greater Phila. Chapter ,321 Norristown Rd. Suite 260 Ambler Pa. 19002 in Raymond\’s memory.

Arrangements by, MAHAFFEY-MILANO Funeral Home Mt. Ephraim 856-931-1628 

 

On January 16, 2011. Of Gloucester City. Survived by his 2 sons, Edward and Nicholas, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. At the family’s request, funeral services will be private. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

 

 

When snow is on the way, in order to avoid being plowed in, please remove all cars and vehicles from the streets.

Park vehicles on your driveways so that the first person who will leave is the last one parked in the driveway.

Parking on the driveway will give you less snow to shovel and a drier surface when pulling out.

Don\’t forget to back vehicles in.

Looking out to the street from your house, when shoveling, pile the snow to the right of the driveway.

Pile snow behind the curb–not on the roadway. If you throw snow in front of the curb, this will contribute to your being plowed in.

PLEASE realize that plowing will always deposit some snow at the end of your driveway, because we need to plow to the curb to have effective drainage of melting snow.

from the City of North Wildwood

 

COTTER

Edward G. 

 

On January 17, 2011. Of Blackwood. Survived by his loving wife, 7 loving children, 11 loving grandchildren, 2 cherished great grandchildren and predeceased by his 2 children. Edward served our country in the U.S. Army. He was a mason and homebuilder.

At Edward’s request, funeral services will be private. Donations are requested in Edward’s memory to the American Cancer Society: 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Please write in memo: Edward G. Cotter. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

 

By Chris Concannon

Gloucester City News

Bellmawr’s annual Reorganization Meeting January 6 could have been easily mistaken for an episode of \”Entourage,\” as the Borough courtroom was filled to standing-room capacity.

Borough Solicitor Robert Messick legally swore in both Mayor Frank R. Filipek Sr. and Councilwoman Regina Piontkowski before the meeting.

Then, Cub Scout Pack 185 posted the United States’ colors and Ashley Matousek followed with the singing of the National Anthem and \”America the Beautiful\” to open the meeting.

Matousek was 1^st Runner-Up in the 2010-11 Miss Bellmawr Pageant.

The meeting continued with the ceremonial swearing-in of both Filipek and Piontkowski by Father Carmel Polidano of St. Rita/Mary, Mother of the Church Parish.

Piontkowski’s Oath of Office featured a massive showing of public support, as her entire family entourage was in attendance, all of which wearing red T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase \”I Love Regina.\”

David M. Duncan was officially sworn-in as a Councilman, shedding his \”interim\” tag which followed the passing of the late Councilman Peter A. Di Giambattista Sr..

State Senate President Steven M. Sweeney (D-3) administered the Oath of Office for Duncan, and swore in John Bollinger as Council President.

 

By Sara Martino

Gloucester City News

Theresa Branella was sworn into the office of Mayor of Brooklawn by State Senator Donald Norcross (D-5) during the Borough Council re-organization meeting January 3.

 

Mayor Branella, with her mother and brother by her side, received a standing ovation following the ceremony.

 

\”We are a small town with beautiful residents,\” Mayor Branella said. \”It is a big task to govern. This is our community and I appreciate all the people. ‘Mayor’ is all of us.\”

 

Rosemarie Boulden, Greg Gilbert and Michael Mevoli were sworn into their office as members of Borough Council. 

The first order of business was to elect a Council President, and Greg Gilbert was chosen unanimously.

 

Press Release:

 

On Monday, January 17, 2011 Saint Mary School students went to school in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King to make soup! This is a day of service for SMS. The faculty, parents, students, and alumni helped prepare homemade chicken noodle soup and goodie bags of rolls, cookies, and mints. The students and the chaperones then got on busses and delivered the soup and goodies to senior citizens in our community and to the police and fire departments that serve us everyday!

 

The students were able to spend time talking with our great seniors. The students also went to The New Visions Homeless Day Shelter in Camden and delivered over 200 homemade chicken noodle soup containers. This is one more example of our great Catholic School here in Gloucester City.

 

St. Mary School is always committed to academic excellence but another goal of ours is encouraging the children to recognize their role in helping to support the community. 

 

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