I want to express my admiration for Police Captain Steve Saymon, the Brooklawn American Legion Post 72, and others involved in the construction of our 9/11 Memorial. The I-beam is up now and there are two flags flying from its top, an American flag and the \”93\” flag to commemorate Flight 93.

Thanks to Coriell Steel for bringing the I-beam here from New York City. I say a little prayer whenever I see it. It will be really spectacular when it is done and dedicated on September 11.

Doris Pulaski, Brooklawn

By: Chris Concannon

 Gloucester City News

Two upcoming roadway projects were top discussion items, at the July 28^th Council Meeting in Bellmawr.

Mayor Frank Filipek stated the widening of Benigno Boulevard at the Black Horse Pike, along with work planned for West Browning Road (from Belmont Avenue to Lewis Avenue) were ongoing, but he did not want the two to conflict.

\”Mayor Nutter deserves credit for stepping up and being a leader,\” said Project 21 Fellow Deneen Borelli. \”Nutter is doing what Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, President Obama and the Congressional Black Caucus have thus far failed to do by speaking out against the epidemic of violent \’flash mobs\’ and rampant, random crime and violence.\”

On August 8, 2011. Age 93. Of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 64 years to Hazel M. (nee Nelson). Beloved father of Kathleen Blake (Stephen) of Upper Deerfield and Patricia Hause (Stephen) of Gloucester City. Cherished grandfather of Kelly, Adeline, Kristine, Sherry and Meghan. Dear great-grandfather of Alexandria, Imogen, Bill, Stephanie, Jessica, Anabell, Declan and Thomas. Daniel was born, raised and lived his entire life in Gloucester City. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Daniel was a extremely devoted 70 year member of Union Local # 322 Plumbers and Pipefitters and served on the Executive Board for 3 terms. He was a parishioner of Saint Mary’s R.C Church in Gloucester City and was a member of the Gloucester City Knights of Columbus Council # 674. Relatives, friends, Knights of Columbus and members of Local # 322 are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 Noon at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment with U.S. Army Military Honors in New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family prefers in lieu of flowers donations in Daniel’s memory to Saint Mary’s R.C. Church Memorial Fund: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please write in memo: Daniel Patton. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey under the online obituary of Daniel K. Patton, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: (McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME )

By Anne Forline

Gloucester City News

Gloucester City Board of Education (BOE) President Ed Hubbs said a contract agreement has been reached with the teachers that will cover the school years 2010-11, 2011-12, and 2012-13.

During last week’s meeting, Hubbs said the teacher contract negotiations had ended, and that this September will begin the second year of the contract.

For the three years listed above, the teacher’s will receive a 2.9 percent increase each year.

By Sara Martino

Gloucester City News

Sister Nora Foley received a proclamation on behalf on Gloucester City Mayor and Council during last week’s meeting.

Councilman Daniel Spencer presented the proclamation to Sister Nora, who has retired after serving City students at Cold Springs School and many pupils and parishioners of St. Mary’s parish.

\”We applaud you with heartfelt appreciation for your dedication,\” Spencer said. \”It is our desire to recognize certain distinguished citizens,\” he said.

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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