After a long day of sitting in classes, working on her history essay and riding her horse, Ashleigh Scully is understandably in need of some downtime. But, unlike most 13-year-olds, homework and extracurriculars aren\’t the only activities that fill her days. She\’s also been racking up travel miles to collect awards for another of her passions…
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Anyone who has spent more than five minutes in a Jersey diner knows most are Greek-owned. But why? Call it a Greek immigrant story, diner version. Many Greeks who came to this country in the 40s and 50s found jobs in restaurants, coffee shops and luncheonettes in New York City; it\’s what they knew. They started…
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It had already been a difficult year, that first year the Pilgrims landed in Cape Cod, but now a drought was jeopardizing their corn crop which in turn could jeopardize their very existence. What would they do? The answer was simple. The people were called to a day of prayer and fasting. The Wampanoag Indians had…
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PHILADELPHIA — Several firefighters were injured after a fire truck crashed in West Philadelphia on Sunday. The accident happened at about 10 a.m. near the intersection of 55th Street and Baltimore Avenue, just four blocks from the Ladder 13 station. Philadelphia Department Ladder 13 partially overturned, according to NBC, and five firefighters were taken to a…
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DEPTFORD TWP. — Arson charges have been filed in a Deptford Township fire that injured three people and killed three pets Monday night, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor\’s Office. The fire at 1151 Lexington Drive tore through the home shortly after 9:30 p.m. Monday, leaving it completely destroyed. A resident of the house and two…
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Donald Trump (Credit: NPR) In a rather bizarre twist on the latest controversy surrounding Donald Trump – the one about his claims of seeing New Jersey Muslims cheer the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on America\’s soil – the Washington Post\’s own factchecker on the story was forced to explain his Pinocchio characterization of the presidential…
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xAn interesting look at some amazing animals that saved people’s lives. From dolphins saving a surfer that was attacked by sharks to an elephant protecting a little girl from a tsunami these are some incredible animals. I couldn’t help but be touched by the love and compassion that was shown by Jambo the gorilla towards the injured boy. Sometimes the animals are the ones who need saved so if you’d like to restore your faith in humanity take 4 minutes and watch this compilation of Amazing Animal Rescues filmed around the world.
source BIG GEEK DADDY…for the video of the day go here
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Robert C. Knecht, Sr., on November 26, 2015, of Bellmawr for 60 years. Age 89.
Beloved husband for 65 years of Barbara (nee O’Malley). Devoted father of Robert C. Knecht, Jr. (Deborah), Michael D. Knecht (Susan), Kathleen J. McCarthy (Timothy), and Steven J. Knecht (Donna). Loving grandfather of 9, great- grandfather of 6, and great-great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Shirley Cadier and the late William R. Knecht, Jr. and Doris McDonnall. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Robert proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of the Brooklawn American Legion.
There will be a visitation from 8:30 to 9:30am Tuesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Memorial Mass at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr.
Inurnment New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Holy Redeemer HomeCare and Hospice, 150 9th Avenue, Runnemede, NJ 08078 or St. Joachim Parish, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.
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