The Brown Quail (Coturnix ypsilophorus), Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Belmar, NJ
4/22/12

Congratulations to Pola Galie for the coverage and recognition she is receiving for her Quail in the Classroom project. Quail in the Classroom is part of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Environmental Projects (EP), President, Ed Markoswki.

Below is a link to pictures of Quail in the Classroom at a school in Waretown, NJ. They were published in yesterday\’s Asbury Park Press.

http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=B3&Dato=20120420&Kategori=MULTIMEDIA02&Lopenr=204200801&Ref=PH

Below is coverage of Pola\’s Quail in the Classroom Project published in \”The Sandpaper.Net\”

 

 

• Gloucester City Art/Music Festival Saturday On Waterfront
• Revolutionary War Ship Search To Begin Off Brooklawn Shore
• Gloucester City Planning Board Offers Support For New Business
• Great Granddaughter Taylor Stands In For Midge Moore On Opening Day
• Gloucester City High Alumni Scholarship Social Set
• Lakes Association Fishing Derby Saturday
• Return Unused Drugs To Gloucester City Police

 

Sussman tells of relentless fight against George Lucas\’ property rights

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After 25 years of battling environmentalists, \”Star Wars\” filmmaker George Lucas has retreated from plans to construct a beautiful mission-style moviemaking mansion on thousands of acres of land he owns in Marin County, Calif., 20 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The people of Marin are proud of their liberalism and adherence to the green agenda. The community is extremely upscale and home to many rock stars and Hollywood-types. One would think the inhabitants of this hippie and yuppie paradise would be thrilled to have George Lucas\’ business located in their backyard, but not so. His purposes, they contend, would disturb nature, and that\’s a clear no-no in Marin.

Since 1995, a gaggle of rabid eco-interests have relentlessly attacked the billionaire film magnate, whose productions ushered in the digital arts age, over his plans for a production complex that would house Lucasfilm, Industrial Light and Magic, and LucasArts, all beneath one roof.

By Tiffany Menderlo

Shawn’s Mother

My son Shawn is 5 years old. At age three, he was diagnosed with Autistic Disorder.

He is the most wonderful child and our family is so blessed to have him in our lives.

Recently, his physical therapist Robin Kanner suggested that a company from Canada called Freedom Concepts do a demonstration of an adaptive bicycle for Shawn to ride.

I agreed but knew that the medical equipment was beyond my price range, to say the least.

On Shawn’s fifth birthday, Freedom Concepts came to his physical therapy session at Weisman Children’s Rehab. Shawn did wonderful on the bike.

Without Robin Kanner I would never have dreamed that my little boy would be able to ride a bike like a big boy, all by himself.

She has been so instrumental in the progress of Shawn’s strength and endurance, and works with our family as a whole to help us help Shawn to reach his full potential.

On April 2, National Autism Awareness Day, Shawn got his bike!

Thanks to the Helping Hands From Heaven (The Lexi Kazian Foundation in Vernon Hills, IL), and the NJ Pediatric Patients Charitable Trust Fund, Inc. (sjkidstrust.org)

These two non-profit organizations funded grants to purchase Shawn’s bike. Thanks for your great generosity. Shawn loves his new bike, now he can ride with big sister, Lynni!

Our family will forever be grateful for the wonderful gift that my son has received!

Autism is an incurable mental illness, but Shawn is doing very well and making progress daily with his school and intensive therapy schedule.

Please remember April is Autism Awareness month help and support the families you may know with children on the spectrum.

The odds are 1 in 88 children affected, so more than likely you are personally affected by autism. We need to stick together!

Shawn Mendelero is a resident of Bellmawr. He attends Yale School Southeast, Voorhees Campus.

 

By Chris Concannon

Gloucester City News

A nearly cloudless and warm late morning greeted the 2012 Opening Day ceremonies, for both Bellmawr Baseball and Softball, April 14.

Both Garrity Field on Warren Avenue, along with the \”Little League\” facilities on Essex Avenue, were abuzz with parents and players following the parade from the St. Joachim (Annunciation) School lot at noon.

With the Little League running for over 50 years, and their cross-town counterparts nearing that milestone, temperatures were expected to reach the mid 70s by the end of the afternoon.

As opening ceremonies got underway at Charles Koehler Field (Essex Avenue), a moment of silence was observed for the late Nolan Rozzelle, who passed away earlier this year following a courageous battle with diabetes.

Rozzelle was a long-time member of Bellmawr Little League, elected to its Hall of Fame, and instrumental in many of the aspects followed to this day.

Although officially known as Bellmawr Baseball, Little League baseball has transcended time and distance, with leagues and teams all over the world, culminating in the annual Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA.

A team of 14-15 year-olds managed to garner a Tri-Town Championship in 2009 in the Babe Ruth League.

Other local, sectional and regional tourneys have been won over the many years of this successful program.

Council President Lou De Angelo, who, along with Councilman Steve Sauter, threw out the ceremonial first pitches, said that these leagues would not exist were it not for the dedication of all the parents and volunteers.

Consult the respective league’s websites for official game dates and times.

Every player and team looks forward to another great season on Bellmawr baseball and softball.

PHILADELPHIA, Apr 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) –Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE: SUN) announced today that it has entered into exclusive discussions with The Carlyle Group, a global alternative asset manager, regarding a potential joint venture involving Sunoco\’s 330,000 barrel-per-day refinery in Philadelphia. If a transaction were to be consummated, Sunoco would contribute its Philadelphia refinery assets in exchange for a non-operating minority interest in the joint venture. In addition, Sunoco would have no on-going capital obligations with respect to the refinery. Carlyle would contribute cash to the joint venture, hold the majority interest and oversee day-to-day operations of the joint venture and the facility. No other financial terms of the potential transaction were disclosed and there can be no assurances that the two companies will come to agreement.

This has been making the Internet rounds since last month, even so it deserves a second look.

Published on Mar 15, 2012 by Studie43

March 12, 2012 The boys name is William Stokkebroe. After seeing his parents Kristina and Peter Stokkebroe and the dancers of studie43 practising he is showing what he has learned at the Galla opening 2. Marts 2012.
We do not own the rights for the music Jailhouse rock playing in the background.

 link submitted by Dece, Bill Gross and Babe Tourtual

By Bud McKibban

Special To The NEWS

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower is reported to have said, \”Don’t be afraid to go into your library and read every book.\”

His point, I believe, is that we should welcome new ideas as an important part of our life-long endeavor to become educated.

It follows that the contemplation of the thoughts and concepts contained in books can only make us better thinkers and more informed citizens.

This is the idea behind Gloucester City High School’s reading initiative, spearheaded by the Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) program.

We are also encouraging students – and we hope the community – to talk about what they are reading.

In March, we published some reading suggestions from the senior class. This month we are focusing on the choices of the junior class.

Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut – Danielle Russo called it \”interesting and entertaining.\”

Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow – Austin Dobleman said it was \”inspirational.\”

Flowers foe Algernon by Daniel Keys – Jacqueline Gilbert described it as \”heart wrenching.\”

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka – Paige Kelly dubbed it \”bizarre but interesting.\”

The high school library, as well as the Gloucester City library, will be featuring these titles during April.

They are also readily available on any of the e-readers, so if one of our student recommendations sparks an interest, get hold of a copy of the text and enjoy a good read.

It would make President Eisenhower very proud.