Photo by Bruce Darrow Gloucester High 2006 Homecoming Dance

Gloucester City High School Cheerleading Squad at the recent Homecoming Football Game between the Lions and Pennsville.

The squad consists of senior Tara Curran, juniors Nicole Hammill, Cecilia Fedore, Brittany Green, Ashley Lisanti and sophomores Kim Bramble, Corey Gaff and Kyrstine Ziegler under the leadership of co-captains Brittany Walters and Amber Hartzel both seniors.

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PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Despite a 142-yard rushing effort from Heisman Trophy candidate Ray Rice (New Rochelle, N.Y.), the No. 25-ranked Scarlet Knights suffered a 31-3 loss to No. 6 West Virginia Saturday afternoon at a rain-soaked Rutgers Stadium. WVU running back Steve Slaton and quarterback Pat White combined for four scores as the Mountaineers earned the victory before the venue\’s ninth straight sell out crowd and a national television audience.

Rutgers (5-3, 2-2) took the field dressed in all black uniforms looking to capture consecutive wins over ranked opponents for the first time in school history. The poor weather, however, did little to enable the charged environment from which the Scarlet Knights fed in their win over No. 2 South Florida. Rutgers entered the game having scored on 26 of its 27 trips inside the 20, but came away empty on two trips inside the red zone versus the Mountaineers.

\”It\’s very obvious the things we didn\’t do today,\” said Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano. \”We didn\’t tackle well and we didn\’t catch the football. We dropped too many passes to count, and some of them were touchdowns. We dropped three touchdown passes. Are they tough catches, some of them are, but they are catches we need to make. Tackling just wasn\’t Rutgers-like.\”

The Scarlet Knights also committed four turnovers in the contest, while the visitors did not lose a single miscue. West Virginia (7-1, 2-1) scored 14 points off Rutgers turnovers.

\”The positives for the game were that not one player stopped playing their very hardest,\” said Schiano. That\’s how we want to play when things are going against us.\”

Rice made school history on the game\’s first offensive play. A two-yard gain up the middle, the carry provided him 1,001 yards on the year, making the junior the first Scarlet Knight to ever exceed the century mark in three seasons. The rush would also be the first of 16 carries for 63 yards by Rice in the initial stanza.

West Virginia posted the contest\’s first points. Facing a first-and-10 at RU 38, Slaton changed fields on the slick surface and raced right. With the Scarlet Knights attempting to recover from their initial pursuit, he raced into the end zone with the aid of some opportunistic downfield blocking provided by his receivers. The score capped a six play, 63-yard drive and provided the Mountaineers a 7-0 advantage with 4:33 remaining in the opening quarter.

WVU would extend its lead to two touchdowns courtesy of a special teams\’ misfortune that befell the Scarlet Knights. After forcing the Mountaineers backwards after they advanced to the home 32, Rutgers was poised to field a punt. The kick, however, deflected off the back of Ramy Nubani (Upper St. Clair, Pa.), who was running toward his return men to provide blocking on the anticipated return. West Virginia recovered at the RU 31. Five plays later, the visitors held a 14-0 advantage after one yard touchdown run by White.

The reliable leg of Jeremy Ito (Loma Linda, Calif.) enabled the Scarlet Knights to light the scoreboard. Named the Lou Groza Star of the Week for his three field goal performance versus USF, Ito split the uprights from 39 yards with 4:39 remaining in the second quarter. The kick culminated an 11-play, 45-yard drive and marked the 70^th field goal of his career. He became one of just 19 players in NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision history to record 70 field goals.

A 42-yard field goal by Pat McAfee as the clock expired sent the Scarlet Knights to the locker room at the midpoint facing a 17-3 deficit. The kick concluded an 11-play, 60-yard effort and was the third score for the visitors in five first half possessions.

The rain, which was steady and driving, subsided prior to the start of the second half. Rutgers was in receipt of the half\’s initial possession and drove into the red zone for the first time, to the WVU 14. A holding penalty, however, sent the home squad backward, where it was forced to settle for a 41-yard field goal attempt. The try, however, was wide right.

With the miss, the Mountaineers re-gained possession and drove downfield in purposeful fashion. A one-yard Slaton touchdown run capped a nine play, 75-yard drive that consumed just 3:18 off the clock. The junior\’s second scoring jaunt placed the Scarlet Knights in a deep, 24-3, hole with 3:59 remaining in the third quarter.

West Virginia. closed out the scoring on a seven play, 66-yard drive that was 3:04 in length. Each of the Mountaineers\’ four touchdown drives consumed 3:18 or less of the game clock.

The Scarlet Knights return to the gridiron next Saturday (Nov. 3) evening at Connecticut in a 7:15 p.m. kick-off at Rentschler Field. The game will be televised live on ESPNU.

Source Press release

By Bruce Darrow

Please understand that both the Gloucester City News and Cleary\’s Notebook take pride in the integrity of their respective outlets. Rest assured that what you are about to read is the truth. It may appear as though you have been here before but after all this is our 2007 Lion\’s football team, our \”Cardiac Kids\”…

Once again the game came down to the final 30 seconds. Why should we expect anything less from our gang before walking off with a rain soaked 13 – 6 win against an underrated Salem football team.

You ask why we should expect anything less. Try to follow the mathematics of Lion\’s football. 1– at Schalick, we watched the Cougars kick a go ahead field goal with under two minutes left, then the Lion\’s marched 65 yards in the finals seconds before a Steve Goad pass was intercepted in the end zone on the last play to give Schalick the win. 2 – Against Penns Grove the next week the Lion\’s rallied in the final two minutes to beat Penns Grove when they scored 14 points in the final 1:26. 3 – The next week the Lion\’s traveled to Woodstown where our Lion\’s stopped a possible Woodies winning drive on the last play to record another cardiac win. 4 – Parents and fans have found out these Lion\’s have more ways of keeping us in the stands when last week visiting Pennsville staged a remarkable comeback before an incomplete Pennsville pass in the end zone on the games last play assured the Lion\’s victory.

So, when I tell you that with 30 seconds remaining and Salem trailing 13 -6 a Salem receiver dropped a pass at the Lion\’s five yard line you have to believe it is the truth. You have to believe in these kids. We now understand what Yogi Berra meant when he said \”it\’s not over till it\’s over\”. The 2007 Lion\’s games are not finished until we see the hand shake at mid field.

Photo: Lions Mike Becker #25 was outstanding on defense (photo by Bruce Darrow).

Yes, after three Steve Goad first half interceptions the Lion\’s found answers. In the second half the outstanding play of safety Mike Becker on defense set the table for the Lion\’s. Slowly, runs by the courageous Adam Dick (injured sternum) and Kyle Stewart (still with cast on his wrist) seemed to bring order to the struggling offense. Suddenly the aerial attack came into the fold and this week\’s big help came from the weather as the rain moved out and the skies cleared. In the third quarter QB Steve Goad swept around end for the game\’s first score and then after a Salem turnover late in the fourth quarter Goad scored on a sneak to give the Lion\’s 13 – 0 lead.

BUT, you guessed it! Back came Salem with a late fourth quarter score cutting the lead 13 – 6. The Lion\’s will not let the story end here. No! Let\’s give Salem another chance and that they did. An open Salem receiver dropped a fourth down pass with less than a minute remaining at the 5 yard line and Gloucester\’s Goad kneeled down to preserve another thrilling win.

If pennies are missing in our local stores, I think we found them, we must assume the Lion\’s players, coaches and supporters are carrying these lucky pennies. Somehow our beloved Lion\’s are winning and winning in thrilling fashion. You could not expect anything less. You do the math 5 and 2 record, class over.

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The Gloucester City Breakfast Club met on Saturday at the Dining Car Depot, Monmouth Street and the Railroad, Gloucester City. The guys get together at the same place on the last Saturday of the month at 9 AM.

If you remember Tucker\’s Corner, Powell\’s, Pine House, Augie\’s Pool Room, Gords, Cerrone\’s Luncheonette, The Venice, Crown Point, Dick Lees, Wayne\’s Log Cabin, Sand Bar, Sports Corner your\’re invited.

Next meeting, Saturday, November 24th. Remember breakfast starts at 9 AM

Present at the October 27th : Bob Bevan, Jim Boyle, Bill Cleary, George Cleary, Pete Coppola, Jim Coppola, Frank DiFelice, Joe DiGiacomo, Frank Grandizio, John Hindsley, Ed Hubbs, Jack Heiser, Earl Kaighn, Len Lacavara, Tom ChooChoo Murphy, Jack Persichetti , Chalie Pitzo, Bill Ritchie, Ron Raube, Butch Shaffer, Bob Sliwa, Chalie Tourtual, Harry Walker, Bud Wrigley, Bill Wibby Yeager.

Winner of the 50-50, \”Wibby\”, who donated the $68 to a veterans fund raiser.

Get well wishes are sent out to club member Bill Gross who had his hip replaced. Also The Club extends their prayers and sympathy to the Miller/Collins/Fisher Families on the loss of their sister, wife and mother.

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ALBERTSON, GAIL V.
On Oct. 23, 2007, (nee Griffin), age 47 years of Gloucester City.
Beloved wife of Richard L. Albertson, Sr. Loving mother of Danielle M. Albertson (Jeff) and Richard L. Albertson, Jr. Dear grandmother of Jeffrey and cherished daughter of Violet Griffin (nee DiAntonio) and the late William Griffin. She is also survived by two brothers, William(Karen) and Henry(Kelly), 3 sisters, Janet Landini, Debbie Toal (Joseph) and Dianna Zinck (Carl) and was predeceased by Patti, Richard and Cheryl Griffin and Edna Knopka. There are also many loving nieces and nephews surviving her.
Gail was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. She especially loved her family and the precious moments she shared with her grandson. Gail loved her dogs, the beach and bathing in the sun.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and again Monday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Powell St., Gloucester City.
A Catholic Prayer Service will be held 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, to follow. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations in Gail\’s name to be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.

The Alzheimer\’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter serves Southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware. It is the local chapter of the National Alzheimer\’s Disease and Related Disorders Association. They are an alliance of family members and professionals dedicated to helping people with Alzheimer\’s disease and their families through education, advocacy and support.

Their goal is to provide leadership and to enhance care and support services for individuals with dementia and their families, while supporting the elimination of Alzheimer\’s disease through the advancement of research. There are more than 294,000 families in the area and more than 4.5 million nationwide, coping with the devastating effects of Alzheimer\’s disease and other progressively debilitating disorders.

They offer the following chapter core programs and services:

24-Hour Contact Center/Helpline: Their toll-free 24/7/365 Contact Center/Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is available in over 140 languages and is staffed by professionals and trained volunteers who provide information, referrals, and emotional support to callers.

The dollars you donate to our events help your neighbors in the Delaware Valley with Alzheimer\’s disease or a related dementia. To learn more about their calendar of special events, click on one of the links on their website or call their development department, toll-free at (866) 224-5224. Remember, together we can make Alzheimer\’s just a memory!

There are plenty of events in the Delaware Valley that supports the Alzheimer\’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, so be sure to visit the organization online at www.alz-delawarevalley.org for all the details and to find out how you can help locally.

Laura Loro is the Associate Development Director for the Southern New Jersey Regional Office, which is located on 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053. Business hours are 9am to 5pm Mon.-Fri. For more information email [email protected] or call 856-797-1212. You can reach their helpline at 1-800-272-3900—it is now a 24-hour Contact Center.

For more on local Organizations, visit our South Jersey Organizations page.

FLYNN-WOLF, PATRICIA ANN
(nee Milligan), of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, age 64, passed Tuesday October 23, 2007. Survived by her only son, George Wolf and wife Margie and two grandsons, Timothy and Christopher, of West-mont, NJ., a brother Edward Milligan and wife Dee of Haddon Twp. NJ, and a sister Barbara Chaney of Livingston, TX.
All family and friends are welcome at a Mem-orial Service to be held on Monday, October 29, at 10:00 am at the Church of the Holy Savior, 50 Emerald Ave., West-mont, NJ. 08108.

TOWNER, DAVID W.
On October 24, 2007, of Glassboro. Age 47.
Loving husband of Rita M. Towner (nee White) and devoted father of David E. Towner. Beloved son of Kenneth W. Towner of Leisuretown, NJ, and the late Nancy Towner (nee Deibert). Dear brother of Ann C. Bush of Westgrove, PA. Brother-in-law of Thomas White, Jim & Phyliss White, Kathy Krol, and Barbara & Mike Palmer. Uncle of Christopher & Melissa Bush, Jen White, Jim White, Courtney White, Greg White, Lisa & John Gaffney, Johnny Krol, Kaley Krol, Mike Palmer Jr. and Sean Palmer.
Dave obtained an AS degree in Architectural Design in 1986. He loved his work as a senior construction inspector in the civil engineering field of bridge and highway road construction. He graduated from Washington Township High School in 1978. He played on the WTHS baseball team all 4 years and continued his love of the sport playing in the Washington Twp. men\’s softball league for years. He and his wife played softball together in the over 30 co-ed league in Glassboro. He lived his early childhood in Salisbury, MD, before moving to NJ. At a young age, Dave learned to fish with his family in the Florida Keys, and his love for angling continued throughout his life with his friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Saturday 10:30am – 11:30am at Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, 500 Greentree Rd., Glassboro. Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon. Interment at Our Lady of Victories Cemetery, Landisville, NJ.
In Lieu of flowers, donations in David\’s memory are greatly appreciated to the following organizations: GoodSamaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053 or Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Southern New Jersey Region, 216 Haddon Ave, Suite 328, Westmont, NJ 08108.
Services under the direction of EGIZI FUNERAL HOME, Washington Twp.

HORNER, JOHN \’TERRIBLE\’ JR.
Of Bellmawr, died October 22, 2007 at home. John was born in Haddonfield. Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Retired from the Owens Corning Co. of Barrington in 1987 with 27 years of service.
Survived by his beloved wife Kathryn (nee Richards), 4 sons, Scott \’Lori\’ of Sicklerville; Brian \’Amy\’ of Mullica Hill; Glenn \’Jill\’ of Runnemede, Jason \’Dawn\’ of Blackwood; a daughter Kathy Bronum \’Steven\’ of Runnemede; a brother Paul of Barrington, 2 sisters, Alberta Tomlin of Bellmawr and Dorothy Flanagan of Pine Hill and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral Services and Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements under the supervision of the Associated National Cremation Service of Westville.