Obit Nadine Barrar, of Mt. Ephraim

BARRAR NADINE

Nadine Prickett Barrar age 89, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, widow of Joseph Prickett and Robert Barrar. Died at her daughters residence in Moncks Corner, SC back on January 4th, 2007.
Mrs. Barrar was born December 23, 1917, in Runnemede, NJ, a daughter of the late Frederick and Lillian Derbyshire Sweesy. She was a graduate of Audubon High School, NJ. She was a member of the Runnemede Widows Club. She retired as Sales Supervisor with JC Penney and she was a member of The First United Methodist Church, Mt. Ephraim, NJ.
Survived by daughter, Joy Burton of Moncks Corner, SC, stepson, Larry Barrar of Haddon Heights, NJ, stepdaughter, Ruth Dagostino of NJ, 3 grandchildren, Rebecca, Joshua and Joseph Burton all of Moncks Corner, SC, 1 great grandson, Christopher Burton of Moncks Corner, SC, 1 sister, Grace E. Fillman Sweesy of Blenheim, NJ. She was predeceased by her son and brothers, Robert Prickett, Thomas and George Sweesy.
Relatives & friends are kindly invited to call Sunday starting 1pm at First United Methodist Church, 201 New Jersey Ave. Mt. Ephraim NJ 08059. A memorial service will follow 1:30pm Sunday at the church. Interment of cremains will be at Chews Landing Cemetery, Glendora NJ immediately following the memorial service. Family request in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the above named church in Nadine\’s memory. Arrangements by
MAHAFFEY-MILANO
FUNERAL HOME
856-931-1628

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Obit Desmond Smith of Collingswood

SMITH, DESMOND G.
On May 12, 2007 at home in Collingswood. Age 54.
Surviving are his wife Noelia (Nee Lebron) a son Michael, two daughters Alisia Smith and Frances Rivera. 3 Grandchildren, a brother Biran Smith and four sisters, Vandolyn Anglin, Vilma Smith, Hillary Campbell, and Judith Smith.
Funeral Services will be held 11AM Thursday at the EICHEL FUNERAL HOME 8323 Maple Ave. Pennsauken, NJ. Relatives and friends may call for visitation from 9 to 11AM Thurs. Interment Morgan Cemetery, Cinnaminson, NJ. Contributions in his memory may be made to The American Cancer Society.

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Obit John Kolesinski, of Bellmawr

KOLESINSKI, JOHN S.
Suddenly on May 11, 2007, age 37, of Bellmawr, NJ. Father of Cassandra, Harley and Jacob (their mother Billy), son ofJoseph and Lillian(Collins), grandson of Catherine Kolesinski, brother of William, Marjorie Griffin, Joseph, Renee Evans, Anneliese Stackhouse and James. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Friday morning at 11AM at the PREDPELSKI FUNERAL HOME,983 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Viewing Friday morning from 10 to 11AM at the funeral home. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
www.predpelski.com

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Bellmawr Council Remind Residents to Recycle

By Lois Staas

NEWS Correspondent

The regular meeting of Bellmawr Council began with Mayor Frank R. Filipek\’s Proclamation for the National Day of Prayer.

Councilwoman Regina F. Pointkowski presented the proclamation to Bellmawr Baptist Church Pastor Vincent Kovlak.

In his report Councilman James F. D\’Angelo referred to the Borough\’s initiative for Earth Day.

Representatives from the Public Works Department visited the Bellmawr schools to give each student a litter bag of goodies, \”Keep Bellmawr Clean.\”

The bags had various items such as a coloring book, crayons, a squeeze ball, a water bottle. The objective was to encourage everyone to recycle.

D\’Angelo also reminded everyone about the \”Recycling Collection Changes\” flyer that was delivered to each house.

Single Stream Collection started April 30. Aluminum cans, glass, plastic #\’s 1 and 2, newspapers, paper bags, corrugated (unwaxed) containers, and magazines may be placed in a container no larger than 32 gallons.

Mondays are Single Stream Recycling; Tuesdays are for grass collection between April 11 and October 24; and Fridays are white goods.

For information please call 931-1111 about the Recycling Works in Bellmawr program.

This will free Fridays for needed asphalt work, and also allow temporary help to become involved with inter-local work in Mount Ephraim, who will be paying those salaries.

\”It\’s a win/win situation for everyone,\” D\’Angelo said. \”We are waiting for the final okay from the county to take away the pipe from the repair work across 42. This project will be funded through our insurance.\”

Councilman Stephen M. Sauter began, \”Building and Lands are running smoother. This year the horticultural students from Triton High School will stop by for about four hours and spruce everything up.\”

Councilman Louis P. DiAngelo thanked everyone for their help during the Easter Egg Hunt.

The Protect Your Identity event will take place in the parking lot at Camden County College, Blackwood. For information, call 866-Camden County (266-3362) or visit the web at CamdenCounty.com.

Councilwoman Regina F. Pointkowski reminded everyone about the Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Bellmawr Park.

The Bell Oaks Band and Chorale Concert will be Tuesday, May 15 in the All Purpose Room at 7 p.m.

Councilman Peter A. DiGiambattista said, \”We have already submitted our budget to Trenton, and it will probably take a long, long time to hear from them. Rumors are going around about what they are going to give and what they are not going to give. No one really knows.\”

He said, \”The Bellmawr Business Directory is ready to go to press. We will have one more meeting to update the businesses about reconstruction and redevelopment.\”

An application for special permit for social affair was approved for the Annunciation Church Carnival on school grounds through May 12.

All residents are reminded that the Miss Bellmawr Pageant is scheduled for Sunday, May 20. Please check the Bellmawr Bulletin for details.

 

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The Episcopal Church of the Ascension to celebrate 160th Anniversary

On Sunday, June 10, The Right Reverend George Councell, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, will visit Gloucester City to celebrate the 160th Anniversary of Incorporation of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension.

 

There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving at 4 p.m. in the Church, located at Sussex and Ridgeway streets.

 

A dinner will follow at the Thommy G\’s Restaurant in Audubon.

 

Ascension has a long history in Gloucester City.

 

Although the parish was not incorporated until 1847, when the Church was built, services began in Gloucester Towne in 1722.

 

The Rev. Larry Fish, Historiographer, said the Gloucester Towne Anglican congregation was the only congregation in New Jersey to hold services during the American Revolution.

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Sport fishing on The Gracie

Scott Bevan, aboard the \”Gracie\”, reports stripers showing at Banana Peel and the Horseshoe, smaller fish at the Rips. Drum at the Pin Top. Fish will be moving to Slaughter Beach in the next week or so. Flounder are being caught in back bays but cannot be kept. Season starts May 26th. A sad day for recreational fishing due to commercial fishing boats killing many 10\” and 12\” flounder!

Reef fishing at Cape May Reef and Wildwood Reef should be good for Sea Bass by next week and should continue into September.

Remember, a bad day fishing is better than a good day working!

Captain Bob Bevan

\’THE GRACIE\”

Fishing Aboard \”The Gracie\”


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Chuckles from granddaughter Jes

Very cute, enjoy!!!

Two brooms were hanging in the closet and after a while they
got to know each other so well, they decided to get married.

One broom was, of course, the bride broom, the other the groom broom.

The bride broom looked very beautiful in her white dress.
The groom broom was handsome and suave in his tuxedo.
The wedding was lovely.

After the wedding, at the wedding dinner, the bride-broom
leaned over and said to the groom-broom,
\”I think I am going to have a little whisk broom!!!\”

\”IMPOSSIBLE !!\” said the groom broom.

Are you ready for this?
Brace yourself; this is going to hurt.

\”WE HAVEN\’T EVEN SWEPT TOGETHER!\”

Oh for goodness sake… laugh, or at least groan.
Life\’s too short not to enjoy even these silly little
cute and clean jokes

Sounds to me like she\’s been
\”sweeping\” around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!

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Mt. Ephraim Fire Dept. Fights Fire on Goldy Drive

PHOTOS BY BILL BATES

FIREFIGHTERS ADVANCE – Mt. Ephraim\’s Deputy Chief Brian Gilmore moves in for a closer look as Battalion Chief Jeff Vilardo, Captain Rich Schepacarter, and Firefighter Jeff Hatfield advance a handline to extinguish the fire in the rear yard of a house on Goldy Drive in Gloucester City.

By Bill Bates
NEWS Correspondent
On Sunday, September 3, 2006 at 08:16 hours, the Mount Ephraim Fire Department – \”Task Force 45\” was dispatched along with Quint 11 – Audubon, Squad 32 – Bellmawr, Quint 51 and Battalion Chief 504 from Gloucester City) to 19 Park Circle in Mount Ephraim for a structure fire. Numerous company\’s were initially dispatched because the original caller reported some type of large shed on fire to the rear of his property.

RESTORING EQUIPMENT – Members from the MEFD (left to right) Firefighter Larry Buckingham, Captain Rich Schepacarter, Explorer Nick D\’Alonzo, Firefighter Matt Frankowski, Firefighter Matt DeGailer, and Explorer Julian D\’Alonzo restore the hose on Engine 451 after the fire was extinguished.

 

The Camden County Fire/EMS Communications Center (not exactly sure what type of large shed) dispatched a \”Task Force Assignment\” as a precaution. Police reported a column of smoke from several blocks out while en-route to the call. Mt. Ephraim\’s Department Chief Mario Scullan arrived on location and confirmed that there was a 10 x 10 shed heavily involved to the rear of Park Circle which was actually on Goldy Drive in neighboring Gloucester City.

Mt. Ephraim\’s Engine 451 arrived a nd went into service with an 1 & 3/4 handline. Moments later, Engine 452 arrived and assisted 451\’s crew. Shortly after, Quint 51 and Battalion Chief 504 arrived and assisted with overhauling. All of the contents within the 10 x 10 shed were non-salvageable. CFM 16 from the Camden County Fire Marshall\’s Office was dispatched by Camden County Communications to respond to the scene. After the fire was extinguished, the scene was then turned over to CFM 16 to investigate and determine the origin of the fire. All company\’s cleared at 09:21 hours. all Fire Dept. stories on CNB

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BEAZER HOMES WILL NOT BE BUILDING MEADOWBROOK II

By Bill Cleary

Rumors have been circulating for several weeks about the housing project planned for the old GAF property at Charles and Water Streets being cancelled. The plans for the development, which was called Meadowbrook II, were announced in October 2004. The builder was Beazer Homes who is currently building 64 single family homes on the old Starlite Drive In movie property at Route 130 and Klemm Avenue.

Wanting to clear up the rumor a reporter from the NEWS contacted Beazer Homes last week and asked if Meadowbrook II was still a go? The following statement was received from a spokesman for Beazer, Hope McHenry, who is the New Homes Information Manager for Central Jersey and South Jersey.

She writes, \”First, I believe you must really be referring to what has been known as \”Gloucester Point\”, which is located along the Delaware River in Gloucester City. Beazer Homes is no longer under contract to purchase the property and all of the parties involved, including Beazer Homes, are considering the best way to develop the property given the current housing market.\”

Demolition of the old GAF plant was completed earlier this year.

Butch Berglund, one of the principals of Gloucester Point Inc., said that the project will continue forward without Beazer. \”Gloucester Point owns the property. We have most of the permits needed to begin construction of single family homes and condos on the site. We are talking to several builders who are interested in the site. The site will be redeveloped. We have too much time and money invested in it to withdraw now. \”

Gloucester City has been trying to develop its riverfront for the past 25 years. The first announcement of a grandeur style proposal was made in 1984 when a group of developers approached the city with a plan to build \”Hollywood East\” on the riverfront. The project called for condos, a marina, restaurants, housing and movie studios. After the \”City Fathers\” authorized several costly studies the idea was scrapped because the developer would not released their source of funding.

That was followed by the King Street Corridor Plan, which was similar to Hollywood East proposal without the movie studios. After spending another $100,000 or so to do one more study it never got beyond the talking stage.

Over the next several years different groups of individuals came forward with an idea of just building a restaurant on the waterfront at the old Coast Guard Base, King Street and the river, surrounded by a marina. The restaurant was thrown out the window when former Mayor Chuck Billingham and council agreed to lease the former Coast Guard office building to Holt Cargo for 99 years.

A small version of the marina (only 25 slips) was built for several million dollars in the late 1990\’s. All the studies that the City paid to have done recommended at the minimum the marina should have at least 100 slips to make a profit. Whoever designed the City\’s marina forgot to include fresh water and fuel for the boats. As such the marina has continued to cost the City more money to operate then what it is making.

It didn\’t help either that the marina was closed for a year or more because of an oil spill. And then there was the lawsuit brought by the dredging company building the marina that cost taxpayers $260,000 to settle along with attorney fees of $300,000 plus.

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Service News/Seven Receive Military Honors

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PFC. DUSTIN P. WHITE of Pitman has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Knox, Ky. During the nine weeks, White studied the Army Mission and Rifle Marskmanship and received extensive training in basic combat skills. PFC White will continue his Advanced Individual Training in Electronic Missile Repair at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. He is a 2006 graduate of NJ National Guard Youth Challenge Academy.

AIR FORCE AIRMAN TIMOTHY J. DAVIS has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations. Son of Nancy Davis of Mullica Hill, Davis is a 2005 graduate of Kingsway Regional High School.

AIR FORCE AIRMAN 1ST CLASS CONSTANCE J. DIETRICH has graduated from the Air Traffic Control Operations Apprentice Course at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss. The course is designed to train students to control enroute and terminal air traffic by use of visual, radar and non-radar means at air traffic control facilities. Dietrich is the daughter of Howard A. Dietrich of O\’Fallon, Ill., and Rebecca L. Condit of Westville.

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PVT. KEVIN D. CARBONE has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. Son of Cind Strong of Thorofare, Carbone is a 2006 graduate of West Deptford High School.

AIR FORCE AIRMAN JOSHUA N. TOTH has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations. Son of Tyler and Mary Toth of Clayton, Toth is a 2003 graduate of Clayton High School.

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PVT. PAUL A. KAZELIS has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. He is the son of Paul Kazelis of Williamstown.

ARMY RESERVE MAJ. JOHN R. HEIL has been deployed to Iraq as part of a
medical task force in the region.

Heil, son of Henry R. Heil of Clayton, is assigned as part of Task Force 3rd Medical Command, a headquarters unit that has command and control over 30 medical units and 3,000 soldiers.

The task force is responsible for all medical care throughout the Iraqi theater of operations that include combat support hospitals, medical battalions, pathology, dental, combat stress, veterinarian medicine and preventive medicine.

Heil serves as the task force public affairs officer, acting as the command\’s official spokesperson and responsible for getting the command\’s messages to both internal and external audiences.

After graduating from Gateway High School in 1980, Heil went on to earn his bachelor\’s degree from the University of Georgia, Athens, in 1989. He has had an Army reserve career spanning more than 20 years, with two previous deployments to his credit.

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