Month: February 2013

Ross dethrones Evans to win NBA Slam Dunk crown

 

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Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors jumps over a ball boy during the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on February 16, 2013. Ross slammed two spectacular dunks through the rim to win 58% of fan votes via Twitter and websites.

 Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors dethroned defending champion Jeremy Evans of Utah to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in a worldwide vote on social media.

After a judging panel of retiredNBA players that included Chinese legend Yao Mingnarrowed the field to the finalists, Ross slammed two spectacular dunks through the rim to win 58 percent of fan votes via Twitter and websites on Saturday.

\”It\’s a dream come true,\” Ross said.

Evans opened with a windmill dunk over a covered painting, then lifted the cover to reveal his own painting of the dunk he had just performed.

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Jeremy Evans during the Slam Dunk Contest as part of the All-Star Weekend on February 16, 2013. Evans opened with a windmill dunk over a covered painting, then lifted the cover to reveal his own painting of the dunk he had just performed.

 Ross answered by making a running start from the side of the hoop, taking a ball bounced off the side of the backboard and catching it then jamming it through the hoop — all while wearing a jersey of ex-Raptor star Vince Carter.

Evans slammed in a one-handed dunk on a run from the side in response but Ross finished by leaping over a ballboy, passing the ball between his legs and slamming it into the basket with his right hand.

Other winners in the All-Star festivities ahead of Sunday\’s NBA All-Star Game were Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Three-Point Contest andPortland Trail Blazersrookie Damian Lillard in the Skills Challenge.

Yao and his fellow judges eliminated New York\’sJames White, Indiana\’s Gerald Green, Denver\’s Kenneth Faried and Eric Bledsoe of the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round of the dunk contest.

Green and White missed on their second dunks, neither completing a move within the time limit.

Green had cut down the net to attempt two dunks with one ball on the same leap, missed every attempt, then managed the trick after the time limit had expired and the dunk did not count for the competition.

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Mount Ephraim Students of the Month

MOUNT EPRHAIM NJ: Mount Ephraim School District Student of the Month winners left to right: 1st grade Gary Gable, 2nd grade Kristin Jusiak, 3rdgrade Robert Yager and 4th grade Olivia Malinowski.
This photo will appear in an upcoming issue of the Gloucester City News
 
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Mount Ephraim School District 5th and 6th Grade Honors Band Members Announced | cnbnews.net

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By Leigh Anne Hubbs

MOUNT EPHRAIM NJ– (5th and 6th graders) are the Honors Band members left to right: 6th grade Robert Snyder, 6th grade Gabrielle Crain, 6th grade Julianne Brown and 6th grade Mark Colavito.
Band members not in photo are: 5th grade Mason Fowler, 5th grade Matthew King, 5th grade Andrew Stopper, 6th grade Brianna Hamilton, and 6th grade Kevin Mendez.

\”Honors Band began as a collaborative effort between Audubon Band Director Susan Moore and Mount Ephraim Schools 10 years ago. It has grown to include various local schools,\” said Mt. Ephriam Band Director and Music Teacher Mary Manion.

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Gloucester County Grand Jury Indictments

 

source Gloucester County Prosecutor\’s Office

WOODBURY NJ–(February 14, 2013)Indictments handed down by the Gloucester County Grand Jury this week include: 

— Christopher A. Hyatt, 19, of Westville on charges of robbery with bodily injury, conspiracy to commit a robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, burglary, robbery with a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit burglary and theft by unlawful taking in Westville on Oct. 26, 2012.

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Adm. James Lyons (Ret.) on Growing Benghazi Scandal » GOPUSA

The nominations of John Brennan for CIA Director and Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense are being held up by Republicans in the Senate largely because of the unwillingness of the Obama administration to come clean on the what the President knew, when he knew it, and what he did during the seven hours that the Temporary Mission and the annex in Benghazi were under attack on September 11th and 12th last year.

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President Obama Calls For \’Modest Reforms\’ To Medicare | kaiserhealthnews.org

FEB 13, 2013

Jackie Judd and KHN\’s Mary Agnes Carey examine the health care issues in Tuesday night\’s State of the Union address — and Sen. Rubio\’s Republican response — in this Health on the Hill discussion.

JACKIE JUDD: Good day, this is Health on the Hill. I’m Jackie Judd. President Obama did not spend a lot of time on health care during his State of the Union address. Still, there were some hints about what the coming months may bring. Senior correspondent for Kaiser Health News, Mary Agnes Carey, is here to help us analyze Mr. Obama’s speech. Welcome, Mary Agnes.

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Congressman Andrews Announces $83,000 for Job Training

press release FEBRUARY 15, 2013

HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ – Congressman Andrews Announced that the Gloucester County and Camden City housing authorities will receive over $83,000 in federal funds to help put people in South Jersey back to work.

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TCNJ ENTERS SEASON AS NJAC FAVORITE IN LACROSSE

FEBRUARY 15, 2013


Ewing, NJ… College of New Jersey lacrosse team enters the upcoming season as the favorite to make it three straight New Jersey Athletic Conference titles as the Lions were tabbed first in the preseason poll voted on by the coaches.

TCNJ picked up four of the available six first-place votes, with Montclair State University getting one vote in second and Rowan University the other in third place.

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OBITUARY: John Welsh, age 92, Purple Heart Recipient, former Pantry Pride Brooklawn Manager | cnbnews.net

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On February 12, 2013. Age 92. Of Coral Springs, FL. Formerly of Brooklawn. 

 

Husband of the late Theresa (nee Dunn). Loving father of Mary Anne Welsh, John (Linda) Welsh, Margaret (Jack) Yeackel, Regina (Terry) Towle and Patrick Welsh. Predeceased by Letitia Welsh and their sons; James Welsh, Stephen Welsh and Michael Welsh (surviving Lori). Cherished grandfather of Laura, Matthew, John, Stephen, Kenny, Kelly, Tim, and David and great grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Alice Zalewski, Patricia Chester, Catherine Hoffman and Constance Moore. Also predeceased by brothers James, William, Joseph and Roger and his sister Mary Davidson.

 

John proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and received a Purple Heart. He was the former manager of Pantry Pride in Brooklawn for many years. 

 

Visitation on Thursday morning, February 21st, from 10 to 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM in the church. 

 

Interment with U.S. Air Force Honors in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. 

 

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


 

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Passing game leads TCNJ to playoff win

 
Ewing, NJ … The College of New Jersey women’s basketball team defeated Richard Stockton College 69-57 in the opening round of the New Jersey Athletic Conference championship tournament in a late-afternoon match-up on Saturday in Packer Hall.

The third-seeded Lions now advance to play at second-seeded William Paterson University on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the semi-final match. The winner of the Ramapo College at Rutgers-Newark game at 7 p.m. this evening will play top-seeded Montclair State University.

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