(West Deptford, NJ) – Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said today that Revaluation notices will be mailed this week to West Deptford taxpayers advising them of their preliminary assessed value for 2011. Damminger said that the revaluation projects a decrease in 2011 taxes for the average residential property by $276.43.

Op Ed from Camden County Board of Freeholders:

By Louis Cappelli, Jr. and Rodney Greco

As we move forward in the exploration of the possibility of a countywide police and/or fire department, we thought it was time to reiterate the parameters of the exploration and to update residents on where we are in the process.

It bears repeating that there is no county pre-conceived plan nor the inclination or authority for the county to force municipalities to do anything. Although we thought we had made it clear that the county’s role is solely to act as facilitator in exploring this option, media coverage has been all over the place, with some reporters predicting a \”revolt\” if towns were forced to join. This is a joint exploration on the county and local level. And it would not be the first time that a shared services agreement was explored or implemented. The emergency 9-1-1 system is one example, and the Camden County Library System is another.

(Deptford, NJ)- Fifty area employers and a variety of service and referral agencies will be available to speak with job seekers at the April 6th Gloucester County Career Resource Event to help residents looking to improve their job options and search for employment.

Employers are still able to participate and those wishing to recruit potential employees should call 856-384-6963 or register at www.wibnj.com.

Latest News from the Philadelphia Sports Congress

In January, Philadelphia and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) celebrated their partnership together and highlighted upcoming events at a City Hall press conference.

Over the next four years, Philadelphia will host six NCAA events encompassing five different sports. These events are expected to generate $75 million for the region.

At the event, Mayor Michael A. Nutter was joined by Greg Shaheen, NCAA Interim Executive Vice President of Championships and Alliances, and Tom Lynch, Vice Chairman of the Philadelphia Sports Congress (PSC). Legendary Philadelphia announcer Dan Baker emceed the event.

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On February 25, 2011. Age 49. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Runnemede and the Fairview Section of Camden. The Angels took her home to Heaven to be reunited with the Lord and her mom and dad. Loving and Cherished Daughter of the late Daniel A. Travaglini, Jr. and Elizabeth (nee Whalen). Beloved Sister of Teresa Cathcart (James) and Maryann Hall (Brian). Survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Susan lived life in a child’s world and attended Saint John of God School for 25 years in Westville Grove. Currently, she attended the Berlin Adult Training Center. Susan was loved by her family and enjoyed music and long rides in the car with her family. Relatives, friends, Saint John of God School and Berlin Adult Training Center are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, March 1 from 10 am to 11 am at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in the church. Entombment with her late parents in New Saint Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr. No Evening Viewing. Family strongly requests in lieu of flowers memorial donations to Saint John of God Community Services: 1145 Delsea Drive, Westville Grove, NJ 08093. Please write in memo: Susan Ann Travaglini. Condolences and Sympathies can be e-mailed to www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Susan Ann Travaglini. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

Suddenly, On February 23, 2011. Age 42. Of Gloucester City. Loving mother of Alex Jervis of Laurel Springs, Jaime Jervis of Gloucester City and Jacqui Emmons of Philadelphia, PA. Cherished fiancé of Jay Johnson of Gloucester City. Beloved grandmother of Natalie McKinney. Devoted sister of Donald J. Cole of Gloucester City, Charles Cole of Philadelphia, PA and Tammy Blon of Philadelphia, PA. Best friend of Robin Wickham. Susan dedicated her life to taking care of her family and friends, enjoyed flea markets, traveling, loved the shore and camping. She previously worked for the New Kensington Community Development Corporation in Philadelphia, PA as a mortgage counselor. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday, March 2, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Catholic Funeral Service 6 pm in the funeral home. Cremation is private at the request of the family. Condolences and Sympathies can be e-mailed to www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Susan Cole. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME

A Passyunk Square pastor passed away seven months after beginning his duties.

By Joseph Myers

Add Comment | Comments: 4 | Posted Feb. 17, 2011

Rev. Ronald Jakows endeared himself to two Passyunk Square schools during his ministry. The first-time pastor last year celebrated 20 years as a priest.

Photo by Annunciation BVM School

At 6-foot-8, Rev. Ronald M. Jakows stood more closely to heaven than most. Though impressive, his physical prowess was miniscule when compared with his spiritual renown among the parishioners at his Passyunk Square church.

Seven months into his first pastoral assignment at Annunciation BVM, 1511 S. 10th St., Jakows further endeared himself to his community, continuing a local vocation that included two-year stints as chaplain and president at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St. Those believers lost a great friend Feb. 2, when a heart attack claimed their 46-year-old pastor.

Monsignor Kevin C. Lawrence, the Archdiocese’s Philadelphia South Vicariate regional vicar and North Philadelphia’s St. Malachy pastor, has assisted to lessen the pain among Jakows’ flock.

Rev. Gary Pacitti met Jakows during their seminary days, sharing a formation assignment at the Archbishop Ryan School for the Deaf.

\”He had a phenomenal faith,\” Pacitti, who preceded Jakows at Annunciation, said.

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