Delaware State Parks to celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes

 

 

DOVER (Dec. 30, 2014) – Delaware State Parks will sponsor free, guided hikes in nine state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America\’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. The hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year by connecting with the outdoors on Jan. 1 at a state park close to home.

 

On Jan. 1, 2014, 642 participants hiked more than 1,500 miles at nine different state parks. Parks staff and volunteers will lead the 2015 hikes, which average one to two miles or longer depending on the park. Details about hike locations, difficulty, length, terrain and tips regarding proper clothing, are listed on the America’s State Parks website, naspd.org, or visit destateparks.com/firstday for Delaware information.

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MOTORISTS in New Jersey MUST stop for pedestrians in a marked crosswalk

\"English:English: A sign ordering pedestrians not to cross at this corner but to use the crosswalk, with stickers and graffiti (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

MOTORISTS in New Jersey MUST stop for pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Failure to observe the law may subject you to one or more of the following:\"\"2 POINTS\"\"\"\"$200 FINE (plus court costs)\"\"\"\"15 DAYS COMMUNITY SERVICE\"\"\"\"

INSURANCE SURCHARGES

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Driver to stop for pedestrian:
exceptions, violations. penalties.

A. The driver of a vehicle must stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk, but shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except at crosswalks when the movement of traffic is being regulated by police officers or traffic control signals, or where otherwise prohibited by municipal, county, or State regulation, and except where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided, but no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.\"\"\"\"

 Whenever any vehicle is stopped to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.\"\"\"\" Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

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Gloucester Township Police Release Sketch of Person of Interest | cnbnews.net

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PHILADELPHIA: BEWARE OF PEOPLE POSING AS L&I INSPECTOR

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Money Available to Help Delaware schools, businesses with recycling programs

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CNBNews Archives 2009: 19 Commercial Properties for Sale, Stolen Laptops, Political News

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Mrs. Linda \”Bernice\” Light, Known For Her Smile, Generosity, Laughter, Southern Hospitality

 

Mrs. Linda \”Bernice\” Light, (nee Kelly), of Gloucester City, NJ, passed away on December 23,

2014, surrounded by family. She was 89-years-old. Known, to all, for her generosity, warm smile and contagious laughter, she was affectionately called \”Grandma Light\”.  Proud of her country cooking, she delivered true southern hospitality to everyone that visited Grandma’s house.

 Bernice, the daughter of a coal miner, was born September 6, 1925 in the Appalachian Mountains on Kelly’s Mountain, Harlan County, Kentucky. Bernice moved to Gloucester City in 1956 where she raised 6 children. Bernice worked for 15+ years at the Holiday Inn as a union waitress, serving many well know celebrities and retired proudly with a union pension. Her favorite past time was watching her grandchildren play sports and cheering on the Eagles with her husband, Milton. Her favorite time of the year was the 4th of July, when family and friends would gather in her front yard to watch the fireworks. 

She outlived her parents Hobart and Dolly Kelly, her twin sister Burnette Guido and brother Clarence Kelly. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years Milton, devoted children; Billy (Peggy) Light, Linda Light, David (Kristine) Light, Michael (Marcia) Light, and Margaret \”Bootsie\” (Ted) Rebstock, and pre-deceased by Steven Light. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren; Kelly Anne (Paul) Erlink, Billy (Jung) Light Jr, Kati (James) Light, Megan (Joseph) Mason, MollyAnne Light, David H. Light, Steven T. Light, Michael Light, Caitlin Light, Isaac Light, Isabel Light, Kelly Rose Rebstock, Teddy Rebstock, and Dylan Rebstock, 10 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and numerous friends and loved ones. 

Family and friends will gather on Saturday, January 3rd at the Highland Park Church of God, 111 Baynes Ave., Gloucester City, NJ from 10 – 11 am with a church service to follow at 11 am. Interment in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Feed the children.org: 333 N Meridian, Oklahoma City, Ok, 73107. Please write in memo: Bernice Light. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Bernice Light. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142

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Giovanni Crucitti Charged with Attempted Murder of a Two-Year-Old Washington Township Boy

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Letters to the Editor: Achieving a Better Life Experience Act

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Jockey Angel Suarez Shot During Burglary

PHILADELPHIA ’97 Until Monday, Angel Suarez was known around the racetrack as the horse-whispering whiz kid. Just 21, the quiet jockey based at Parx Racing won so many races ’97 and millions of dollars ’97 two years ago that he drew national notice as one of the sport\’s top apprentices. That he\’d come late to racing’85

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