Closed Tonight and Saturday

Signed detour will be in place overnight

(Trenton)

– New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced an overnight closure of the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County.

Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Friday, February 21, until 8 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, February 22, NJDOT’s contractor, South State, Inc., will close the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, to replace damaged construction barrier. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The following detour will be in place overnight:

I-295 southbound to Route 42 southbound/I-295 southbound detour:

Motorists traveling on I-295 southbound to Route 42 southbound will be directed to exit left at Exit 26/I-76 westbound

Take I-76 westbound to Exit 2/I-676 northbound

Take I-676 northbound to Exit 1/Collings Avenue

Turn right onto Collings Avenue

Turn left onto I-676 southbound which becomes I-76 eastbound

Take I-76 eastbound to Exit 1A/I-295 southbound

The work is part of the $900 million Direct Connection project that will provide a seamless route for I-295 motorists traveling through the interchange of I-295, I-76, and Route 42. The Direct Connection project has been divided into four separate construction contracts, with completion of the fourth and final contract expected in the fall of 2024. NJDOT\’s project website provides

construction activity schedules and updates

Portable variable message signs are being utilized to provide advance notification to the public of all traffic pattern changes associated with the work. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website

www.511nj.org

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Dear Parents and Friends of Gloucester Catholic:

Your Voice Matters to the Future of Catholic Schools!

Attached please find the first two ACTION ALERTS for the Governor\’s 2020-2021 state budget. The nonpublic school community has two major \”ASKS\” this budget season.

They are:

1. To increase the per pupil allotment for Compensatory Ed (Chapter 192) from $995.00 per service to $1100.00 per service. This allotment has not been increased in over 10 years.

2. To increase the per pupil allotment for transportation/aid in lieu from $1000.00 to $1050.00. Although the increase to $1000 two years ago was a big help, there are still many students not receiving transportation because the bus companies are not bidding on certain routes.

Our task now is to contact Governor Murphy and ask him to include these increases in his budget. There is not a lot of time to do this, because the Governor\’s budget will be released on February 25th, which is a week earlier than usual.

The Diocese has asked that we use the Voter Voice system as directed in the attachments (see links below). We are counting on the entire Catholic school community, not just those who have students in the Comp Ed program or have students who receive bus transportation, to support this effort. The advantage of using the Voter Voice is in the large number of communications it can generate with a very minimal investment of time on the part of the sender.

So once again, the budget process has begun, and we need the cooperation of everyone in the Catholic school community to advocate on behalf of the students in our schools.

Thanks for your timely response to this request!

Ed Beckett

Principal

For Additional Information on How to Help, click on the links below:

Action Alert Nonpublic School Transportation

Action Alert Chapter 192

Dorothy E. Griffin, member of Bellmawr VFW Post 9563 Ladies Auxiliary

Dorothy E. Griffin (nee Herrmann), on February 13, 2020, of Bellmawr, formerly of Philadelphia. Age 88.

Beloved wife of 70 years to Jack. Devoted mother of Jim Griffin (Lesa), Diane Griffin and Stacy Griffin. Loving grandmother of Jason Griffin (Carly) and Andrew Pearce and great grandmother of Brady and Dylan. Dear sister of the late Jack Herrmann. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Griffin was a member of Bellmawr VFW Post 9563 Ladies Auxiliary.

There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Friday eve and 9 to 10am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 10am Saturday at the funeral home. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Philadelphia.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mrs. Griffin’s memory to Good Shepherd Penn Partners, C/O Development Office, 1800 Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA 19146.

Stanley C. Alcott Jr., of Bellmawr age 50

Stanley C. Alcott, Jr., on February 16, 2020, of Bellmawr. Age 50.

Beloved husband of Donna (nee Scaffidi). Devoted father of Damian Alcott and cherished step-father of John Gibson and Katie Gibson. Loving son of Joan (nee Carr) and her companion Lou Colavecchi and the late Stanley Alcott, Sr. Dear brother of Denise Fiore (Charles), Sandy Sherlock (Gerald) and Anthony Alcott (Jaci). Also survived by many loved ones and his pets Penny, Luigi and the predeceased Boss.

Mr. Alcott loved riding his Harley Davidson and socializing with friends.

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

Memorial Service 8pm at the funeral home.

Interment private.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mr. Alcott’s memory to your favorite animal shelter.

Catholic Schools Still Different Where It Counts

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week came to a close on Saturday, Feb. 1. Throughout the Diocese of Camden, schools sponsored open houses; special liturgies and prayer services; academic competitions and showcases; meals for seniors, volunteers and other special people; events to celebrate diverse cultures;

activities to foster community spirit; and an onslaught of service projects.

Catholic schools are known for these activities and more throughout the year, so why the need for a concentrated week? For Sister Sheila Murphy, principal at Cape Trinity Catholic School in Wildwood, it’s all about tradition. She remembers the first Catholic Schools Week, 1974.

“‘Different Where It Counts.’ That was the first tagline and I’ve always loved it. It stayed with me,” said Sister Sheila. She said she thinks about the tagline at the opening Mass every year, a Mass that could not happen outside a Catholic school community, the perfect example of how Catholic schools are different where it counts. According to Sister Sheila, this year’s Mass was particularly special because it was also the conclusion of the parish mission at the school’s primary parish, Notre Dame de la Mer. Turnout from school families was high, and Mass was followed by a parish lunch.

Service is the other element of Catholic Schools Week Sister Sheila cherishes. Like many other schools, Cape Trinity Catholic honors local first responders during the week. Students bring items for gift baskets, which are hand-delivered by families to several police and fire stations. Toiletry bags are also assembled by students and delivered to The Branches, a center in Rio Grande that cares for individuals who are homeless.

“We do some things just for fun, too,” said Sister Sheila, citing the teacher-student volleyball game as a highlight.

For anyone who might have missed the chance to visit during Catholic Schools Week, no worries. The doors to South Jersey Catholic Schools are open for visits, and students are welcome to shadow and discover the difference in a Catholic school education. Find a school near you at

www.southjerseycatholicschools.org

Selvajean “Jean” Campanella of Bellmawr

Selvajean “Jean” Campanella (nee Miller), on February 12, 2020, of Bellmawr, formerly of South Philadelphia. Age 82.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony, Sr. Devoted mother of Anthony, Jr. (Dawn) and the late Denise. Loving grandmother of Anthony, III (Diana), Ryan Anthony (Erica), Steffany, Danielle (Justin) and Alayna and great grandmother of Hailey, Liliana and Reese. Dear sister of the late Gloria.

Mrs. Campanella enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and the Shop Rite girls.

Services are private.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mrs. Campanella’s memory to Animal Welfare Assoc., 509 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043.

Barbara C. Hanna (nee Gruenski) of Bellmawr

Barbara C. Hanna (nee Gruenski), suddenly on February 14, 2020, of Bellmawr. Age 79.

Beloved wife of the late William J. Hanna, Jr. Devoted mother of William J. Hanna III, Mark C. Hanna (Andrea), and Daniel S. Hanna. Loving grandmother of William J. Hanna, Sara

Hanna, Daniel Hanna, Marc Hanna (Jason Rosner), Tyler Hanna (Brittney Twyman), Alexandra Hanna (Joshua Ledden), Abigail Hanna, and the late Daniel Brown-Hanna. Dear great-grandmother of Aubree Ledden. Sister of the late Frank Gruenski, Daniel Gruenski, and Theresa Gruenski.

There will be a viewing 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday evening and from 10am to 11am on Thursday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral service 11am at the funeral home. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38106, 800-822-6344.

Obituary: Selvajean “Jean” Campanella, Bellmawr

Selvajean “Jean” Campanella (nee Miller), on February 12, 2020, of Bellmawr, formerly of South Philadelphia. Age 82.

Mrs. Campanella enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and the Shop Rite girls.

Services are private.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mrs. Campanella’s memory to Animal Welfare Assoc., 509 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043.

Irene J. Gearhart of Bellmawr; Past President of VFW Post 9563 Ladies Aux.

Irene J. Gearhart (nee Ringer), on February 9, 2020, of Bellmawr. Age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Gearhart. Devoted mother of Terry Forand (Dennis), Dennis Gearhart, and the late David T. Gearhart. Loving grandmother of Paul (Kelly), Christine, Matthew (Tiffney), Melissa (Matthew), Ashley (James), and Lauren and great grandmother of 20. Dear sister of Evelyn Main and preceded in death by 4 siblings. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Irene was a Past President and member of the Ladies Auxiliary at VFW Post #9563. She was also a member of the Bellmawr Senior Citizens Club.

There will be a viewing from 10am to 11am Friday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral service 11am at the funeral home.

Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Habitat for Humanity International, 322 West Lamar Street, Americus, GA 31709-3543.

Nancy J. McGrath, age 65, of Sicklerville, formerly of Bellmawr

Nancy J. McGrath (nee Winsor), on February 7, 2020, of Sicklerville; formerly of Bellmawr. Passed

surrounded by family. Age 65.

Loving daughter of the late Eugene and Nancy (nee Daniels) Winsor. Beloved wife of Fran McGrath. Devoted mother of Jess. Dear sister-in-law of John (Sue), Diane (Marty), Debbie (Joe), Terry (Larry), Jim, Ruth (Mike), and the late Donna. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, special friends Ted Kidd and Betty Horne, and her beloved dog Gus.

Nancy loved bowling, Rod Stewart music, playing horseshoes, the beach, camping, traveling, gardening, and hosting parties. She was an avid shopper, Flyers fan, and animal lover. Nancy was also a coach at Bellmawr Girls Softball.

There will be a viewing from 9:00 am to 11:15 am Friday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral service 11:30 am Friday morning at the funeral home.

Interment to be confirmed.