Obituary: Anthony J. Rapczynski of Bellmawr, age 77 | cnbnews.net

$\"Anthony$ Anthony J. Rapczynski
(February 27, 1936 – June 22, 2013)

Anthony Rapczynski on June 22, 2013, of Bellmawr. Age 77. Beloved husband of late Deanna (nee Baker) for 46 years. Loving father of Lori, Anthony (Susan) and Todd (Michelle). Devoted grandfather of Justin and Brian. Survived by his dear sister Marie Shemeley (Jim) and nieces. Also survived by his faithful dog Kody.

Anthony retired after 35 years of service with Bridgeport Machines. He was an active member of Mary, Mother of the Church. Anthony loved spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. He enjoyed his home, golfing, walking the dog at the park and cruise vacationing.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Monday evening from 7 to 9pm and Tuesday morning from 9:15 to 10:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Mass Tuesday morning 11am at St. Rita of Cascia Parish, Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr.

Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.

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Meandering w/ Mark Matthews: The Pot of Gold is at the Brooklawn Shoprite

Odd day for weather today. Watching the Phillies game on TV and see it was delayed because of torrential rain, while 5 miles away in Bellmawr I look out my window and the sun was shining. Later in the day, around 7:05 on Sunday night we caught this… $\"IMG_3853-001\"$

Then around 8:20, sitting on the back deck… there was one patch of orange sky.

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Chairman of Woodland Park Democratic Committee Admits Bribing an IRS Official

CAMDEN, NJ—The chairman of the Woodland Park, New Jersey Democratic Committee $\"Outraged\"$ admitted today that he bribed two individuals he thought were IRS officials so that he could eliminate his tax debt, U.S. Attorney Fishman announced.

Michael Kazmark, 60, of Woodland Park, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Jerome B. Simandle in Camden federal court to an information charging him with one count of bribing a federal public official in exchange for official action. He admitted making $18,500 in corrupt payments.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made during Kazmark’s guilty plea proceeding:

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Christmas Comes Early in Texas, As Gov. Perry Signs Religious Freedom Bill

$\"Governor$ Governor Rick Perry of Texas speaking at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By Susan Jones – CNSNews.com –

By law, it is now okay to say \”Merry Christmas\” or \”Happy Hanukkah\” in Texas public schools.

Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill 308 on 6/13/13, allowing public school students and staff to use traditional holiday greetings and display religious scenes and symbols on school property.

\”I’m proud we are standing up for religious freedom in our state,\” Gov. Perry said.

\”Freedom of religion doesn’t mean freedom from religion, and people of faith often feel like they can’t express that faith publicly. HB 308 works to address that by ensuring that people of all faiths are free to use traditional holiday greetings, and display religious scenes and symbols, even on school property. It ensures freedom of expression where, for many students, teachers and administrators, it’s most important.\”

The bill states: \”A school district may educate students about the history of traditional winter celebrations, and allow

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Philadelphia: Brandon Cavanaugh Arrested for Shooting in West Oak Lane

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Brandon Cavanaugh is 23 years-of-age and is from the 1900 block of East Chelten Avenue. Cavanaugh is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and related offenses.

The Philadelphia Police Department would like to extend it gratitude to the media and the public for their assistance in the arrest of Brandon Cavanaugh who has been identified as the shooting suspect in West Oak Lane.

On March 19, 2013, at 10:34pm, an unknown male approached the Chinese Food store located at 6600 North 18th Street armed with a handgun.

The suspect then walks up to the front door and fires a shot into the store at the victims. One of the victims struggles to keep the suspect out of the store by holding the door closed.

The suspect then reaches around the door and fires several shots into the store and into a group of people. After several failed attempts to get at the victims inside the store, the suspect backs up and fires several shots through the glass door striking the victims inside the store. The suspect then turned and fled the area north on 18th Street from 66th Avenue. All three victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

After a long and intensive investigation and releasing surveillance video to the media, detectives received numerous phone tips identifying Cavanaugh as the suspect. Cavanaugh was arrested on June 17, 2013, with further incident.

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Dorothy N. O\’Briant, of Villas, formerly of Gloucester City, age 72

O\’BRIANT, DOROTHY N., age 72, of Villas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at her home. Born in Camden, NJ and formerly of Gloucester City, NJ; she has been a Cape May area resident for 6 years.

Dorothy was a graduate of Haddon Heights High School. She was a manager/supervisor at Telenex in Moorestown, NJ retiring in 2001. Dorothy was a member of the United Trinity Methodist Church in Gloucester City. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and word find games.

Dorothy is survived by her son William (Betsy) OBriant of Pittsgrove; her son Curtis (Betty) OBriant of Villas; five grandchildren: Joshua, Abigail, Alycia, Kyle, & Tyler; and one great granddaughter Kaydence. Also surviving are her brothers: James Sweigart & Charles Sweigart; and her sister Elizabeth. She was preceded in death by her husband William A OBriant and her brother Daniel Sweigart. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com.

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Blair County woman sentenced to prison in elder neglect case

June 20, 2013

HARRISBURG – An Altoona woman, who pled guilty in March to neglect of a care-dependent person, was sentenced today to 30 days to 24 months, less one day, in the Blair County Prison.

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CATHOLIC LEAGUE: Obama’s \”Anti-Catholic\” Speech

June 21, 2013

Bill Donohue comments on President Barack Obama’s speech given in Ireland where he $\"Outraged\"$ mentioned Catholic schools:

There are plenty of reasons to be critical of President Obama’s policies as they relate to the Catholic Church, and I have not been shy in stating them. But the reaction on the part of conservatives, many of whom are Catholic, over his speech in Ireland, is simply insane. Never did Obama say he wants \”an end to Catholic education.\” Indeed, he never said anything critical about the nature of Catholic schools. It makes me wonder: Have any of his critics bothered to actually read his speech?

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Mongols Take on U.S. in Trademark Case

By REBEKAH KEARN

$\"\"$ LOS ANGELES (CN) – The Mongols motorcycle gang, or club, sued Uncle Sam, claiming the federal government cannot seize its trademarks, because RICO law permits such seizures only against people.
The Mongols Nation Motorcycle Club sued Attorney General Eric Holder, in Federal Court. The Mongols claim they are not a criminal organization and cannot be held responsible for a few of its members\’ actions. And they claim that a federal court already has ruled that the government cannot use RICO law to seize an organization\’s trademarks, as Holder is trying to do.

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Holt Logistics Awards Scholarships to Four Gloucester City Students | cnbnews.net

Students will each receive a $500 scholarship to attend Military and Naval Academies

GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. (June 21, 2013) –- Leadership and military veterans from Holt Logistics Corp, as well as Gloucester City Mayor William James and city officials, gathered today to present four graduating seniors from Gloucester City with $500 scholarships each to be used for their matriculation to the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy in Annapolis in the fall. Three of the students, Nicholas Marks, Brandon Wethman and Devin McCall, are graduates of Gloucester Catholic High School and represent the first time in Gloucester Catholic history that three seniors were simultaneously accepted into the prestigious military academy in West Point, NY. The fourth scholarship recipient, Brett Kraft, is a graduating senior at Gloucester City High School and will be matriculating to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

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