American Legion

By Andy Romey – August 2, 2011 

Longtime Legionnaire Bill Czmyr took a grassroots approach to develop a revolutionary 18-apartment housing complex for homeless veterans. Photo by Amy C. Elliot

Nancy L. Perez

AGE: 75 • Gloucester City

(Nee Bill), On August 7, 2011, Age 75, of Gloucester City, NJ. Beloved mother of Marie Musumeci of TX, Raymond A. Perez (Joy) of Erial, NJ, James Perez (Teresa) of Gloucester City, NJ, Nito Huaca (Sharon) of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, the late Michael Martinez-Perez, and the late Jonathan Huaca (Amanda). Dear sister of Ricky Bill of CA, James C. Bill Jr. of Mantua, NJ, Linda Collins of Mantua, NJ, and the late John Bill. Loving grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 12. Graveside services and interment will take place on Friday, August 12th, at 12 Noon in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pitman, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. For e-condolences please visit www.jacksonfh.net

Zeal to break union shouldn\’t rush a decision on police force

 

With 566 towns, 21 counties, 601 school boards, off-the-charts property taxes, and declining revenues, New Jersey is a poster child for the need to consolidate government services. At the forefront is Camden, one of the nation\’s poorest and most dangerous cities. It wants to merge its Police Department into a new Camden County agency. Showing they want to get it right, planners have hired former Philadelphia Police Commissioner John F. Timoney as a consultant. Timoney modernized operations in the much larger city. But before officials go too far with the Camden plan, they need to make sure it\’s balanced against serious equity issues. Much of the savings would come from cutting staff and salaries, further demoralizing officers who have already seen a quarter of their colleagues laid off.

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Register Now for Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tourney

Mark your calendars and get your registrations in now for the Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament! This year\’s tournament is scheduled for Sunday, October 2 at Island Beach State Park and marks the 20th anniversary of this popular family event.

The tournament offers participants an excellent opportunity to learn more about the sport of surf fishing, while enjoying a fun day with family and friends. Anglers can also feel great about the use of their registration fees, as all funds raised are used for very worthwhile purposes. These include the purchase of specialized wheelchairs that provide the disabled and elderly beach access, surf fishing instruction programs and equipment, marine education and restoration efforts, and surf fishing access.

By Cheryl Pellerin 
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2011 – Coalition forces used a precision airstrike to kill Taliban insurgents involved in the Aug. 6 downing of the helicopter carrying 30 U.S. service members and eight Afghans, the commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan said today.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Gene Hoyas

I’ll say this on behalf of unhinged crowd at Conservative New Jersey for whom the destruction of the Bayshore Tea Party is the pinnacle of their daily desires and sleeping dreams: they are nothing if not absolutely determined to ignore the facts and continue to weave a gossamer fabric of distortion, innuendo, insinuation and outright falsehood. Though I have previously dubbed these renegades \”Neo-Jacobins,\” I’m beginning to wonder just how dedicated they are the Conservative Movement in light of a recent Asbury Park Press editorial that excoriates the Tea Party Movement with much the same vitriolic fervor they have been attacking the Bayshore group.

Todd M. Bennett

AGE: 33 • Gloucester City

Todd M. Bennett, suddenly, on August 3, 2011, of Gloucester City. Age 33. He is the beloved son of James and Gloria Bennett of Gloucester City, cherished brother of James, Jr. and his wife Denise Bennett of Deptford and loving uncle of Jake, Chloe\’ and Lilah. Dear nephew of Jack and Nancy Bennett, Eileen and the late Thomas Tarcelli, Anthony and Corrine Tarcelli and the late Joan and Edward Rowan. Also survived by many cousins.

Todd was a 1997 Gloucester Catholic graduate. He was previously employed by Sprinkler Fitter\’s Local 669. Todd was an avid sports fan and enjoyed attending sporting events of his niece and nephew. There will be visitation from 8:30am to 10am Friday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am at St. Mary\’s RC Church, Gloucester City. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.