Tomorrow is an important day for Obamacare. It’s the deadline for states to declare their intentions about setting up their own health insurance exchanges for residents to purchase insurance under the new regime. If a state does not set up an exchange, the federal government will come in and set it up, according to the law. So far, 22 states have said they are not going to set up state exchanges. Only six states have received conditional approval from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to operate their own exchanges. Why leave it up to the federal government? Well, to begin with, it’s an extremely costly undertaking. Heritage health care experts Nina Owcharenko and Ed Haislmaier explain:

[T]here will be no steady flow of federal dollars to the states. The law specifies that starting in 2015, any state implementing a state exchange must develop its own revenue source to fund the exchange’s annual operations. That puts the long-term costs squarely on the states. Moreover, the recent announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that it will levy a 3.5 percent administrative fee on coverage sold through the federally run exchanges indicates there are significant costs if a state agrees to run its own exchange. READ via blog.heritage.org

 

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Gloucester Catholic High School students provide the music at the annual Communion breakfast Nov. 18 sponsored by the Alumni Association. Alumni and friends of Gloucester Catholic High School were honored Nov. 18 during the high school Alumni Association’s Annual Communion Breakfast, in Msgr. Lucitt Hall.

Anita J. McNutt, (nee Dare

) age 78, of Woodbury Heights on December 11, 2012 at home surrounded by family.

LEGACY

A strong and loving lady, devoted to her family and her faith leaves behind a legacy of love and fond memories. Anita was a classy and dignified hard worker who dedicated over 50 years to the NJ Department of Motor Vehicles. Her true passion was cheering on and supporting her grandchildren and great grandchildren to every victory.

FAMILY

Beloved wife of 36 years to the late John J.; Devoted mother of Jim McNutt (Maureen), Kate Fulton (Marty), Trish Green (Bill) and the late Linda Flegler; Adoring grandmother of Jeff Flegler, Jim McNutt, Ashley Yanni (Vince), Tim Fulton, Kyle Green, and Matthew Green; Cherished great grandmother of Hailey Yanni and Lily Yanni; Dear sister to Jack Dare (Janice) and the late Donald Dare; Caring aunt to Sue Keirn, Danielle Mackendrick of St. Petersburg, FL and many more; Loving cousin to an extended Gloucester City family.

FAREWELL SERVICE

Visitation Saturday 8:30 – 10:00 am at the Infant Jesus Parish at St. Margaret\’s RC Church, 845 3rd St., Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097; Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am; Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, please bring to church, a new unwrapped toy for the children of St. Joseph\’s Pro-Cathedral School of East Camden.

http://obit.mcgfuneral.com

 

On December 9, 2012. Age 78. (nee Kilson) Of Sicklerville. Loving mother of Rita H. Anthony. Cherished grandmother of Franklin Holloway, Jr. Dear sister of Dolores Searles. Beloved aunt of Andrea Harper and Barbara Irvin. 

Mary worked over 20 years as a nurse for Ancora Psychiatric Hospital.

At the request of family, cremation will be private.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Mary F. Edwards. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 

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 ALTOONA, Pa., Dec. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Sheetz, Inc., announced today it has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for the eleventh year in a row. Ranked number 16 this year, the convenience restaurant chain is the only retailer to be included among 100 top companies and is one of only three businesses ever to make the list more than 10 consecutive years.

Ewing, NJ … Outdoor holiday lights mean a little more this year than in seasons’ past. While they are symbolic of celebration and festivity throughout the country, they are also an indication of something even more essential in the state of New Jersey – power.

It has been six weeks since Hurricane Sandy touched ground and ravaged communities in the tri-state area. Normalcy has been restored for most New Jersey residents, but for many, the road to recovery continues to be long and arduous.

 

On December 10, 2012. Age 76. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Cramer Hill Section of Camden. Loving husband of 29 years to the late Emily Elizabeth (nee Beach). Beloved father of Doris M. Brown (Joseph) and Diane E. Johnson (Lawrence). Dear Brother-In-Law of Frances Norman and Olive Rumbol. Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth Rumbol, John Brown, Joseph Brown, Joshua Brown, Lawrence Johnson and Sharon Johnson. Loving great-grandfather of Sapphire Brown.

 

John worked for many years as an oil truck driver for Dee’s Fuel Company in Cherry Hill. He was devoted to his wife and family and will be missed by them very much! At the request of the family, services and cremation are private.

 

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of John P. Rumbol. Family requests memorial donations to John P. Rumbol Memorial Fund: P.O. Box 358, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. PH: 856-456-1142

 

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source Project 21 December 7, 2012 by Bob Parks

 

Obama\’s victory means four more years with no hope or change.

When I think about what the future offers, it reminds me of the last thing I said during my closing remarks at a 2008 debate for state representative in Massachusetts. I said: \”If you like the way things are, vote for the incumbent… and don\’t complain.\”

Liberals, you got what you wanted — and there\’s no doubt that Obama\’s friends in the media properly informed you.

Gloat… and don\’t complain.

Sgt. Garry W. Hermanson was a member of the 56TH Special Operations Wing, United States Air Force.

He was stationed in Nakhom Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.

Hermanson was born in Vineland, where he graduated high school, but was living in Newfield when he joined the Air Force.

On Jan.4, 1975, Hermanson was killed as a result of a helicopter crash in which all four crewmen perished. Hermanson left a wife, Sonyata, a Thai native, an adopted daughter, Jackie and a daughter, Sonya.

On Feb.4, 1975, Hermanson was laid to rest in the Siloam Cemetery in Vineland.

The Wall of Heroes honors the Gloucester County men and women who were killed in action or missing in action while serving in the U.S. military protecting our freedoms and rights. The Gloucester County Freeholder Board unveiled The Wall of Heroes on Nov. 11 at the Gloucester County Justice Complex featuring the likenesses of 100 Heroes.

There are at least 350 Gloucester County residents who never made it home so there is more work to be done. The community’s assistance in identifying those residents who may be eligible to be placed on the wall is crucial.

via www.nj.com

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PHILADELPHIA – Wendy Hutchinson has been named Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Women\’s Cross Country Performer of the Year, it was announced today in voting conducted by the sports information offices of the 28 institutions from the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Hutchinson graduated with a bachelor\’s degree in economics and international studies, posting a 3.80 GPA as an undergraduate. She has since begun pursuing an MBA in management/finance, carrying a 4.0 GPA through her tenure as a graduate student.