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 TRENTON – The 24th annual Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament, a popular competition for anglers young and old, will be held at Island Beach State Park on Sunday, May 17, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bob Martin announced today. 

The family-friendly tournament, which had long been an October staple but made a successful move to the spring last year, offers participants an excellent opportunity to engage in or learn more about the sport of surf fishing. The tournament runs from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

\”We saw a renewed enthusiasm for the Governor\’s Surf Fishing Tournament last spring and registration numbers for this year\’s competition are up,\” Commissioner Martin said. \”We look forward to a great day for anglers and families from New Jersey and neighboring states as we kick off the summer tourism season on our beautiful beaches.\”

Maureen Perry (nee Holmes), on May 13, 2015, of Gloucester Twp., formerly of Northeast Phila. Age 62.

Devoted mother of Tracey Eddis (David, Jr.). Loving Nana of David Eddis, III. Sister of seven siblings and preceded in death by one sister. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, her best friend Lorraine Howald and her second daughter Lisa McClain.

There will be a viewing from 6 to 8pm Monday eve at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Service 8pm at the funeral home.

Interment private.

Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Maureen’s memory to American Lung Assoc., 3001 Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011.

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

Beverly A. Paul (nee McClaine) of West Deptford, suddenly on May 12, 2015. Aged 60 years.

Legacy
A happy and loving woman; Beverly’s passion was caring for children as a mother as well as a Nanny. She was an excellent cook, a great homemaker and enjoyed crafts such as knitting, needlepoint and embroidery.

Family
She is the beloved wife of Steven B. Paul; devoted mother of John O’Neill (Angela) and Beverly O’Neill and stepmother of Matthew Paul (Megan); loving daughter of Beverly (nee Spence) and the late Wilmer H. McClaine; dear sister of Wilmer McClaine(Jennifer), Terry Lynn Twilley (Glenn) and Kenneth McClaine (Linda); special grandmother to Joseph, Ashely , Amber, Jonathan and Abigail and great grandmother of 3.

Farewell Tribute
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Saturday at 10 AM and ShareLife® Ceremony at 12 Noon in the McGuinness Funeral Home, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National MS Society, 30 S. 17th Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

www.mcgfuneral.com

Laura M. Tarves (nee Burns), on May 13, 2015, of Runnemede, formerly of West Philadelphia. Age 84.

Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Devoted mother of James A. (Tracy Simmons) and Kathleen Nasuti. Loving grandmother of Laura Quinn and Kimberly Nasuti. Dear great-grandmother of Alexis Scherfel and Cameron and McKenna Quinn. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Also survived by five beloved childhood friends that were family to her.

Laura and her late husband, Alexander, generously opened their house to several Vietnam Veterans throughout their life.

There will be a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30am on Wednesday morning, May 20, at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Mass 11am at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa’s RC Church, 13 E. Evesham Road, Runnemede, NJ 08078.

Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Laura’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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

Profits Over Safety

Shannon Marie LaBance, age 34, of Gloucester City, NJ died suddenly on May 9, 2015 after a courageous battle with MS.

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that two former Hudson County sheriff’s officers were sentenced to state prison and county jail today for signing false documents so that a bounty hunter could collect additional fees for fugitives he didn’t catch. The bounty hunter, Adel Mikhaeil, who paid the sheriff’s officers for their aid, was sentenced in March to six years in prison.

Residential Apartment Fire

VOORHEES TWP. NJ May 13, 2015–At 9:48 am, Voorhees Police were dispatched to the 296 Building of Echelon Road for an apartment fire that quickly spread. Arriving Officers evacuated the involved and surrounding units. As police secured a perimeter, the fire was suppressed by Voorhees Fire District along with mutual aid from Cherry Hill, Gibbsboro, West Berlin, Lindenwold, Laurel Springs & Somerdale.