On October 29, 2007 age 79 of Gloucester City. Charlotte was the wife of the late William T. Mailley. Several years after his untimely death she married William Husted (now deceased).

 

Survived by daughter Carol Ann (Bob) sons William (Tracy), Paul, Ken (Joan) and Steve (Colleen). She cherished her grand children Kimberly, Kelly, Lisa, Colin, Allison, Ryan, Lauren and Lindsay. Charlotte has sisters Joan (Jim) Almond and Pat (late Ray) Gerard.

 

Charlotte was born in National Park and grew up in Westville. She graduated from Woodbury High School and went to work as a telephone operator. She was a talented artist and loved to draw and paint. She married Bill at the age of 18. Charlotte mourned the loss of her second son (Bobby) but was blessed with more sons. Her family and friends gave her many happy years. Recently she enjoyed going out to eat and spending time with her senior friends from Gloucester City. Her family and friends will sorely miss her kind and unassuming personality.

 

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her visitation on Saturday morning from 9 am to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Catholic Service will be at 11 AM in the funeral home. Interment with her late husband, William Mailley in New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery at Bellmawr directly after the service.

 

There will be no evening visitation. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Charlotte Theresa Mailley- Husted.

MORRONE, THOMAS \’TOMMY\’

Suddenly on October 26, 2007 of Blackwood Age 38. Treasured and Beloved son of Frances A. (nee Micali) and the late Michael Morrone. Loving brother of Teresa Morrone. Devoted nephew of Gina DeJesse. Loving cousin of Chalie DeJesse. Reunited with his grandparents the late Charles \’Teet\’ and Theresa Micali. Many loving Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, God Children and Loyal friends.
Tommy had a deep love for his family and lived for them, as they did for him. He was incredibly loyal, almost to a fault. He was one in a million, and there will never be another person in the world like him. Tommy had the biggest heart. He would give you the shirt off of his back. He will be missed every second of the day. He was golden and will stay \’forever gold\’.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday eve. 6:00-9:00pm and Friday 8:15-9:15am at the EGIZI FUNERAL HOME 119 Ganttown Rd. Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am at the Church of the Holy Family,Washington Twp. Interment St. Joseph\’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

\”We will have police officers on patrol in unmarked cars and on bicycles in the parks and near the gazebos,\” Mayor John Soubasis said at last week\’s Borough Council meeting.

\”I feel sorry for the parents when we catch those responsible for graffiti in those areas,\” he said.

\”We will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law,\” Soubasis emphasized.

At a previous meeting, the mayor had said he regretted that many of the vandals were local youths. Lights have also been ordered for the gazebo areas and near the Little League field.

Chuck Riebel Jr., borough engineer, said the DEP still has not given an answer for the go ahead on the stream bank improvement project.

The state-ordered study, costing $19,000 and paid for by the state, has indicated that the remains of a building from the 1700s were found in the waterfront bank area.

Soubasis said, \”Finding hypodermic needles washing up on the bank is a major issue.\”

Council hopes to move forward soon on the project once the study is done.

Two ordinances that had raised some controversy at an earlier meeting were okayed on second reading.

Chapter 141 of the Municipal Code was amended to say that fines would be levied for parking violations on streets that are posted as one side only parking, no parking in alleyways and entrances, restricted hours of parking, parking in bus or school lanes, handicapped spots, no parking between curb and sidewalk and in fire zones.

Chapter 124 in the Municipal Code was amended to place restrictions on the placement of basketball standards and other equipment or apparatus on public streets for children to use as recreation.

Nothing should be placed in any public street, right of way or sidewalk. There will be a penalty for any violations.

\”We hate to make rules and put up signs, but for safety sakes it has to be done,\” Soubasis said.

The removal of the eq-uipment also opened up more parking spaces for residents, he said.

Out of 37 known violations of the basketball equipment placement, there was only one hold out on the removal, and two residents came before a judge to explain why they did not remove the equipment.

Author Sara Martino

 

BROOKLAWN, N.J.-An Alice Costello school student was removed from the school after he told another student he made up a list of names of classmates he wanted to harm. Included on the list was the name of a teacher. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 25.

Dr. John Kellmayer, School Superintendent, said after he was informed of the incident by a teacher he called law enforcement authorities.

Kellmayer said the student was interviewed by a member of the Camden County Prosecutors Office and local police. It was determined by authorities that it was not a credible threat but he did need mental help. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment where he remains.

Following the incident Dr. Kellmayer notified sixth grade parents about it via a letter he sent home with the students of that class. A copy of the letter appears below.

 

Brooklawn Public School District
301 Haakon Road
Brooklawn NJ 08030

October 26, 2007

Dear Parents:

On late Thursday afternoon, (October 25^th) a Grade 6 student in your child\’s class created a list of students whom this student would like to harm. Another student reported this list to a staff member, who in turn, reported it to me.

On Friday morning, Mr. Lee and I met with this student and his mother and confirmed that such a list did exist. The student has been suspended, placed on indefinite home instruction, and is receiving appropriate medical care. The police and county prosecutor were notified.

Should you have questions about this matter, please be sure to contact me.

Sincerely,

John Kellmayer Ed.D.

Superintendent

Author Bill Cleary

 

 

 

WILDLIFE BEING SQUEEZED OUT OF ITS NATURAL HABITAT-

Years ago a bunch of us would drive 16 hours each fall to Moosehead Lake in Maine to spend a week hunting deer. Most times we came back empty handed. Now that I don\’t hunt the deer are coming to me. Life it seems is always that way.

Brian Cohan took this photo recently of a doe just taking a leisurely walk in the parking lot of Gloucester City High School, Market Street and Route 130.

And just a few weeks ago, during the day, I saw a fox. It was just walking along the tree line out in the open by the high school football practice field. And we can’t forget the wild turkey that use to prance around near the high school. And just today Bill Bates sent in a photo of a beautiful hawk perched in a tree in Mount Ephraim.

No doubt we will continue to see more deer, fox, hawks and turkey as their habitat gets overrun by new housing and shopping malls.

Progress? Who needs it? Not the wildlife that is for sure.

DONATO, GERALD A. \’JERRY\’
On October 29, 2007, age 87 of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Daisy E. (nee Rizzo). Devoted father of Diane Marie Donato of Mt. Ephraim, Gerald A. Donato Jr. of Virginia and Ronald A. Donato Sr of Mt. Laurel. Loving grandfather of Anna Marie, Nicole, Joseph, Deean, Ronald Jr., Julia and the late Anthony. Loving great grandfather of Karila, Becca, Brandon, and Madeline. Dear brother of Alida, Eleanor, Vivian, Norita, Arthur, Richard and Carl.
Mr. Donato was a World War II Navy Veteran. He also was a long time parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, Mt. Ephraim and very active with running Bingo atSacred Heart Church for over 50 years.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing Thursday evening 7-9pm and Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the:
MAHAFFEY-MILANO
FUNERAL HOME
11 East Kings Hwy.
Mt. Ephraim, NJ
856-931-1628Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 am at Sacred Heart Church, Kings Hwy, Mt.Ephraim, NJ. Entombment New St. Mary\’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr, NJ. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the above named church(Rectory Address) 11 North Blackhorse, Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059 in Gerald\’s memory.

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Thanks to those individuals who helped me with this month\’s column. Their names appear at the bottom of the article.

 

CHEERS-To Gloucester City Police Officer Craig Reinhart. A resident wrote, \”He is kind to the children and always stops to say hello or give the little ones a minute to look through the window of the police car. I know he makes a point to take time in his day to give the teens in our city a little pep talk. He is such a wonderful guy and is NEVER mean or too busy to acknowledge the children. Cheers to you Officer Rhinehardt. All the parents appreciate you very much.\”

 

CHEERS-Recently the Ray Ford Old Timers held their yearly meeting. Along one wall of the Gloucester Heights Fire Hall were table after table of photos from past meetings. The individual responsible for preserving the photos from year to year and putting the pictures together is Ed Whalen. He is also the \”curator\” of the VFW Museum on Burlington Street. A great guy and a great photographer. Thanks Ed for all that you do.

 

CHEERS –To the people of Gloucester City and surrounding towns who reach out to their neighbors, and lend a helping hand, during these tough economic times. They do so not seeking credit, but as a part of giving back to their community. They do not ask questions or judge — they only give. Kudos.

JEERS –To the N.J. Department of Education and the State for failing miserably to provide court-ordered funding for the construction of a new middle school in Gloucester City. The site lies vacant. Also, the City lost 68 homes and two businesses – plus a lot of tax revenue. Is there any movement at all on a state level to get this school built?

JEERS-To those people who scream and harass the City\’s Parking Enforcement Officer. If your car is parked in a No Parking Zone and you receive a ticket remember she is only doing her job. And unpopular one no doubt but she deserves your respect. Until Council changes the ordinance her instructions are to issue tickets whether it is sunny or raining. So give her a break, and next time remember to move your car before the designated time.

CHEERS– The first annual Jim Ferry Memorial Golf Tournament was held recently with over $9000 being raised for the Gloucester City P.A.L. The money will be used to make needed repairs at the Brown Street PAL building. A big cheer to all those who participated.

CHEERS– Go to any Friday night or Saturday morning football game at Gloucester City High School and along the sidelines is two men who basically go unnoticed until there is an injury. Then you will see them in action; Dr. Carl Vitola (the school doctor) and Dr. Walter Poprycz, an orthopedic doctor both give up their time to care for the injured. On behalf of the Lions community we would like to thank both gentlemen for their dedication. Just knowing you are there to take care of an injured player gives us all peace of mind.

CHEERS-To those people who donated and participated in the October 20^th Tony Sidoti Day. Tony, the athletic director for Gloucester Catholic High School, recently suffered a stroke. The Gloucester Catholic community came together that day to raise funds to help Tony pay for his mounting medical bills. Let\’s also give a BIG CHEER to everyone involved in the Heroes to Hero 5K Memorial Run which was held earlier in October in honor of the three firemen and three children who perished in the July 4, 2002 fire.

A SUGGESTION-The City is looking to hire a FIRE PROTECTION SUBCODE OFFICIAL to work six hours a week. Wouldn\’t it make more sense to train one of the 34 fulltime firemen that are already on the payroll to do that job? To cut costs sometimes you have to think out of the box, this might be one of those times.

 Contributing to this column was: Albert Countryman, Ken MacAdams,Bruce Darrow, and Shawn Marie Zingaro. If you have a Cheer or Jeer for next month\’s column send it to [email protected]

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Rider 22^nd in the nation

LAWRENCEVILLE—Nine members of the Rider University softball team were honored for having at least a 3.5 grade point average, it was announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association this past week. \”We constantly stress the importance of a student athlete’s performance in the classroom and that effort shows not only on the softball team but with each team at Rider,\” said head coach Tricia Carroll.

\”We are very proud of the consistent level of academic excellence of the Rider softball program,\” said Director of Athletics Don Harnum. \”It is a tribute to the recruiting efforts of the coaching staff and the many efforts of the student-athletes.\”

As a team, Rider ranked 22^nd in the nation with a 3.354 g.p.a. Last year, over half of the 355 student-athletes at Rider accumulated over a 3.00 g.p.a.

Honored for the 2006-07 academic year were seniors Ashley Boulden (Brooklawn, N.J./Gloucester City High School ) and Desiree Harbaugh (Frederick, Md./Gov. Thomas Johnson), juniors Tiffany Day-Neutill (Agoura Hills, Calif./Oaks Christian), Jessica Holland (Hatboro, Pa./Hatboro-Horsham), Aimee Schiller (Moreno Valley, Calif./Moreno Valley) and Mandi Sekly (Canyon Country, Calif./Canyon).

Also honored were sophomores Laci Landrum (Grand Praire, Texas/So. Grand Praire)Seattle, Wash./Mount Rainier) and freshman Megan Kozlowski (Richboro, Pa./Council Rock-North). and Katy Mills (

Boulden had a 3.97 g.p.a., for the year and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education/Psychology with Harbaugh also graduating with an Elementary Education/Psychology and a 3.80 g.p.a.

Day-Neutill is majoring in Biopsychology and had a 3.81 g.p.a., Holland is a Communication major with a g.p.a. of 3.72, Schiller is a Marketing major with a 3.79 g.p.a. and Sekly is an Advertising major with a 3.86 g.p.a in 2006-07.

Landrum is a Management major (3.60 g.p.a.), Mills is a Psychology major (3.69 g.p.a.) and Kozlowski is majoring in Biology with a 3.80 g.p.a.

In the fall of 2006, the softball team finished with the highest team g.p.a. of Rider’s 20 varsity teams, accumulating a 3.44 g.p.a., the third time in the last six semesters that the softball team had the highest team g.p.a.

\”We recruit players who want to be successful,\” Carroll added. \”You have two jobs, academics and athletics and the expectation is that you are going to do both of those things well. The effort that our Academic Support Coordinator Sonya Hurt has done with the team has been phenomenal. The department has made a commitment to academics and it shows.\”

The softball team opens the 2008 season at the Virginia Tech. tournament February 22-24.

-RU-

Here we go again.

Another student dies needlessly while away at college.

What is happening?

News outlets are reporting that a Rowan University sophomore, Donald Farrell, 19, died this morning of injuries he suffered during a brief, brutal beating by four unidentified men. Police said when they found the victim he was so badly beaten he was laying in a pool of blood. He was rushed to the hospital but died several hours later.

Earlier in October another New Jersey college student died needlessly. His death was caused by a drug-overdose. Justin Warfield, 18, of Maryland, was a freshman attending Westminster Choir College, a Rider University subsidiary. A friend allegedly administered an injection of heroin into the arm of Warfield. He was found unconscious and rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Warfield\’s death comes seven months after another Rider freshman, Gary DeVercelly Jr., died after drinking at a fraternity party on the school\’s main campus in Lawrenceville.

All three kids were sent off to college by their parents for an education will never make it home again! I am sure this isn\’t the first time that students have died this way. But why didn\’t I notice it before now? Could it be because I am getting older that life seems so precious to me?

I think it is a combination of things.

But I think we can agree it is sad that we all have to live in a world where acts such as these are happening WAY TOO FREQUENTLY!!!