(Grassroots Newswire) August 18, 2015 – September is 
National Preparedness Month, an annual awareness event sponsored by the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
(http://www.ready.gov/September). Owners of SERVPRO® franchises in the 
Gloucester City area say this is a great time for business owners to 
review their emergency preparedness and business continuity plans. SERVPRO 
points to startling statistics like this one to emphasize the importance 
of advance planning: according to FEMA, as many as 40 percent of 
businesses never reopen following a major flood disaster.*

press release August 18, 2015

Cherry Hill, NJ-Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) this evening announced his opposition to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran. Speaking before a group of community members at Congregation Sons of Israel in Cherry Hill, Rep. Norcross laid out his reasons to vote against the accord when Congress reconvenes after the August recess.

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Privately held sales and marketing firm Philadelphia Elite Group has been recognized with the \”Campaign Cup,\” a noteworthy honor that rewards excellence in service in the telecommunications industry, for the first quarter of 2015.

Philadelphia Elite Group capped 2014 in standout fashion, winning the same award for the fourth quarter. Led by CEO Chris Migner, Philadelphia Elite Group is dedicated to enhancing the client\’s ability to effectively brand their products and services.

Greg Davis / @SirGregofDavis / August 17, 2015 

Last month, the United States Army celebrated the 240th anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps.

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

Born: January 11, 1923
Died: August 17, 2015

Dorothy M. Bills (nee Davis), on August 17, 2015, of Runnemede. Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Devoted mother of Wallace Bills (Shelly), Debbie Rusin (James) and Andrea Riggs (Wayne). Loving grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 14. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Bills was the last surviving of six children. She sang in choirs since the age of six. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church where she served over the years as Sunday School Teacher, Youth Group Counselor and taught Release Time School and Vacation Bible School. Mrs. Bills was also past president of the Womens Society and served as Missionary Chairman and Financial Secretary for many years on Official Board. Over the years, Mrs. Bills dedicated her life to visiting the elderly and shut-ins. She was Poet Laureate of Pitman.

There will be a viewing from 10 to 11am Friday morning at Chews United Methodist Church, 319 Black Horse Pike, Glendora, NJ 08029. Funeral Service 11am in church. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mrs. Bills’ memory to Chews United Methodist Church at the above address.

via www.gardnerfuneralhome.com

On August 17, 2015. Age 86. Of Cherry Hill. Formerly of Pennsauken. (nee DiPatre). Loving wife of the late Harry B. Pond. Loving mother of Glenn (Linda), Ruby (Chuck) and Anthony. Also survived by her grandchildren, Samantha, Heather Lynn, Amanda, Gregory and Alexis and many loving great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial on Friday morning, August 21, 2015 at 11 AM at Holy Child Parish: St. Teresa’s R.C. Church: Black Horse Pike at Evesham Road, Runnemede. Interment will be private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Josephine F. Schleifer. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Ph: 856-456-1142

Flushing $2.7 Million in Phony Chips Down Toilet 

READING, Pa., Aug. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — To help enhance the reliability of its system, Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec), a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) utility, expects to replace or repair approximately 900 wooden utility poles this year as part of the company\’s annual inspection program.

Overall, Penelec crews plan to inspect more than 41,000 of its 493,000 wooden poles in 2015 for signs of wear, insect infestation or damage from motor vehicle accidents.