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Men/Women who Have Forged the Character, Spirit of the City of Gloucester City

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 3, 2020)–(Gloucestercitynews.net)–The First Settlement on the Delaware, a history of Gloucester City, was written by Louisa W. Llewellyn and released in 1976. For those interested the book has been digitized and can be found on the Gloucester City Library website here.  Below is an excerpt from the book

Dr. William C. Mulford, Gloucester\’s first physician, came to

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Over 16,000 Artifacts of Gloucester City\’s History in Storage at the NJ State Museum

Gloucester in 1945 and contributed many years of service to the community. He operated the first postal service from a one-story frame building he owned on the southeast corner of King and Market Streets. From 1847 he was active in the administration of the school system, first as treasurer and later as acting superintendent. Dr. Mulford was an incorporator of the first building and loan association and Cedar Grove Cemetery and an organizer of the First Presbyterian Church, Cloud Lodge, and Arwames Lodge of Odd Fellows.

James L. Hines, one of the town\’s most highly respected citizens, was a well-known businessman and politician. He served as justice of the peace and mayor of Gloucester and was a member of the state legislature for two terms. Mr. Hines was an incorporator of the Mutual Building and Loan Association and Cedar Grove Cemetery. He was also very active in the First Methodist Church.

John Butts, handyman on William Thompson\’s estate, was a well-liked and respected Negro member of the city. The same young people who kept other Negroes out of the town would spend hours with him. Social workers came to Gloucester looking for poor blacks to help. They finally located John and asked him where the Negroes were. Mr. Butts very politely answered, \”Here I is!,\”

William D. Antrim, inventor, who lived at 920 Gaunt Street, was awarded patents on an oven door hinge and on an oven for gas ranges by the United States Patent Office in 1931.

John Owens, born in Gloucester in 1857, began building the model boats for the Memorial Day ceremonies in 1901. He continued this service until he was 92 and had constructed 48 boats for the celebration.

Henry S. Holmes, Gloucester\’s Indian fighter, served in three wars. He enlisted during the Indian Wars of 1890-92, was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American War, and fought in Mexico under Pershing. He was fond of telling stories about the days when Gloucester had about 150 farms.

The Rt. Rev. Msgr. M.E. Bric was the guiding light of St. Mary\’s parish from 1913 until his death. Under his administration of the parish the educational system was developed from an elementary school to a complete system known for high academic standards.

John A. Lynch dedicated 40 years of his time, effort, and concern to the public school system as a member of the Board of Education. Twenty-one of those years, he was president of the board. Mr. Lynch was also very active in the First Methodist Church and Cloud Lodge.

Emma Burns, organizer of a women\’s club in the city, was instrumental in starting the Gloucester Public Library. She was also involved in the activities of the D.A.R.

Grace A. Demarest devoted many years of service as a volunteer with the American Red cross. She also was active in promoting the Gloucester Library. Mrs. Demarest worked in canteens for servicemen during both world wars.

Miss Priscilla Redfield taught in the public schools from 1850 to 1903 and Miss Rose McBride taught from 1896 to 1949. Each contributed 53 years of service

to the children of Gloucester City.

Mary Ethel Costello, for whom a school has been named, dedicated her life to the children of the city. She inspired many others, including her sister Margaret, to become teachers. Miss Costello\’s high academic and personal standards were guidelines for many.

Sister Agnes De Lourdes put many children on the road to knowledge in the 50 years she devoted to the students of St. Mary\’s Grammar School.

Judith Unger Scott, former resident and graduate of Gloucester High School, became a well-known author of books for teens. Two of the books were Lessons in Loveliness and Manners for Moderns.

(Hundreds of others, male and female, have made Gloucester the fine place to live that it is. Those described above are simply examples of the many. Perhaps someday a biographical dictionary will be written-a Who\’s Who of Gloucester.)

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Contributors

Artists

Janine Hill is a graduate of Gloucester High School and the Philadelphia College of Art. She does some freelance illustrating, painting, and drawing but is interested in designing as a commercial artist for a publisher. Janine is presently doing sales and display work at the Living History Center in Philadelphia.

Henry Karpinski was born in Sugar Notch, Pa., and has lived in Gloucester for 23 years. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Art and began to teach in Gloucester City. Mr. Karpinski has taught here for 25 years, the last 13 in the high school. He had the first one-man art show in the new city library.

Glynneth Llewellyn graduated from Gloucester High School in 1975 and is presently an anthropology major at the University of Vermont. Glynneth enjoys working in several art media but does this basically as a hobby. Most of her artistic efforts are done for members of the family or friends. Glynneth\’s logo design is a familiar sight around town.

Frank Morrow attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia after graduation from Gloucester High School. Frank has a studio in his home where he works in oils and water color. He has sold a number of paintings, including his first award winning painting of St. Paul. Frank has just enlisted in the Navy.

Earl Nazar is a lifelong resident of Gloucester City and a graduate of Gloucester High School. The Nazar home on Baynes Avenue is frequently admired by passersby. As a commercial artist for R.C.A., Mr. Nazar is kept very busy and even designs the company\’s Christmas card. He also has a studio in his home.

Raymond Stanaitis holds a supervisory position at the Delaware County Daily Times where he began as an apprentice immediately after graduation from Chester High School, Pa. As the Bicentennial Town Crier he collected 300 signatures on the Declaration of Independence. Ray also did the centerpieces for the Bicentennial Ball.

Thomas Williams began painting after retiring from his job as a carpenter. After a few lessons at the Haddonfield Arts and Crafts School, he designed and painted his own Christmas cards. Most of his paintings are of historic landmarks copied from photographs. Mr. Williams is now 82 and lives in Florida because of his health.

Writers

Ronald Baile is a graduate of Gloucester City High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Ron has always been interested in the history of Gloucester and is an active member of the Historical Society. Ron has a very special interest which manifests itself in his membership in the Gateway Model Railroad Club.\”

Albert Corcoran (deceased) was both interested and involved in Gloucester\’s history. He wrote a column in the Gateway News under the name Roy Noble and stimulated considerable interest in the history of the area. Mr. Corcoran was chairman of the 100th anniversary celebration of Gloucester\’s incorporation as a

city.

John Corcoran is a man who wears many hats. He is a member of the speech department at Glassboro State College, a volunteer fireman, president of the Gloucester City School Board, and chairman of the Bicentennial Committee. Using a file left by his father, Dr. Corcoran persuaded the city council to become

involved in the Bicentennial celebration.

Harry Demarest is a former Gloucester High School history teacher who has maintained an interest in local history throughout his lifetime. Mr. Demarest has been active with with Historical Society and the Bicentennial Committee but another major interest is with the VFW. Almost singlehandedly he has kept the traditional Veterans Day alive.

Harry Green is probably better known in Gloucester City as Mr. History. His love for Gloucester and his knowledge of local history has become known throughout the state. As honorary chairman of the Bicentennial and as a member of the Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Mr. Green is kept on the move.

David Munn is a former resident and a graduate of Gloucester High School who is considered an expert on the history of Fort Nassau and the life of David Brown. Mr. Munn is a graduate Rutgers-South and Drexel University and is president of the Camden County Historical Society. He works at the State Library in the Archives History Department in Trenton.

Frank Stetser is president of the Gloucester City Historical Society, having been a member of that organization for many years. For a number of years, Mr. Stetser was the owner-publisher of the Gateway News, a weekly newspaper printed in Westville. He has retired from the newspaper business.

Drawings, Maps, Photographs

Stanley and Michael Ashmen are a father-son artist team who have done work for the Bicentennial Committee. Each did only one drawing included in this book.

Cheryl Karpinski was the official photographer for the Bicentennial. A graduate of Glassboro State College, Cheryl plans to be an art teacher.

Mark Llewellyn a senior at Gloucester High School is better known as an athlete. He did a few drawings and maps and also some typing during deadline rushes.

Gerry and Thomas McGrath are a fine brother team of photographers. These young men did most of the photography for Chapters 6 and 7. They do their own printing and developing in a basement dark room.

Hollis Veley was the map maker for the book. The complete map on the back end sheets plus three major maps in the book were drawn by him and took about 300 hours of work. Hollis will soon graduate from Rutgers-South where he majored in math. He plans to continue drawing maps to publish and sell since his first was so successful and has sold over 1000 copies.

Photographs and maps courtesy of Ed Anyzek, the Corcorans, Essie and Harry Green, Barbara Hillman, Charles Walmsley (S.M.A.),and Marie Williams (corrected from addendum).

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Voorhees K9 Officer Recovers Loaded Firearm/Drugs During Routine MV Stop

VOORHEES TWP. NJ  (January 30, 2020)

–At approximately 11:27pm, Voorhees K9 Officer Matthew Buchhofer initiated a motor vehicle stop in the area of Eastwood Drive and Chipley Run with a white Ford F-150 for an equipment violation.

Subsequent Police investigation revealed the driver identified as Donald Money (41) from the 300 block of Blaine Avenue, Berlin, NJ and a front seat passenger identified as Justin Morgan (40) from the unit block of Eastwood Court, Voorhees, NJ. During the course of the stop and subsequent investigation, Officer Buchhofer and his K9 partner Jocko located a loaded .38 caliber special Revolver, hollow point ammunition, schedule II narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia.

Money was charged with possession of narcotic paraphernalia and obstruction of justice. Morgan was charged with Possession of a Schedule II narcotic, Failure to surrender CDS to Police, Possession of Hollow Point ammunition, Unlawful possession of a weapon and Certain persons not to possess weapons. Both individuals were remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. This matter is pending in Superior Court in Camden City.

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Camden County PD Sergeant Lydia Perez Retires After 25-Years-of-Service

CONGRATULATIONS–The Camden County Police Department held a special ceremony on January 31 to honor Sgt. Lydia Perez, who retired after 25 years of distinguished law enforcement service in Camden City.

Sgt. Perez was recognized by the Camden County Police Department in 2015 for her outstanding work. The following is from that proclamation.

She joined the former Camden Police Department in 1994. Four years later, she was assigned a critical role overseeing the department’s Uniform Crime Reporting. Sergeant Perez has served in that role since 1998 with the former city department and now with the Camden County Police Department.

Every week, Sergeant Perez reviews hundreds of police reports and must ensure that each crime that occurs is properly classified in accordance with the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting standards and that these numbers are reported accurately to the New Jersey State Police.

Despite handling a daily volume of reports that is exponentially higher than most other police departments, Sergeant Perez has been recognized by the State Police as being one of the best and most accurate UCR reporters in the entire state for more than a decade. She regularly achieves UCR accuracy rates of 98 percent and above. During the recent New Jersey State Police audit of Camden County Police Department UCR crime statistics, the department was found to have achieved a 100 percent accuracy mark in correctly classifying crimes for the first quarter of 2015.

“She really takes the time and dedication to do the job based on the FBI guidelines. With her accuracy, she’s one of the top UCR reporters in the state,” said Lieutenant Spencer Hildebrand of the New Jersey State Police.

“Sergeant Perez demonstrates her commitment every day through her hard work and the high standard she sets for UCR reporting. She is a tremendous asset to this department,” said Assistant Chief Orlando Cuevas.

For her continued excellence and dedication to her job, we honor Sergeant Lydia Perez as Camden County Police Department Officer of the Week.

On behalf of the residents and community you served, CNBNews would like to thank you for your dedication. And, we wish you the best in your retirement.

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BREAKING NEWS

Judy Lee Connelly, of Brooklawn, age 74

Judy Lee Connelly

Judy Lee Connelly (Hopkins), 74 of Brooklawn, NJ passed away peacefully on February 2, 2020, with her loving family surrounding her.  Judy was the beloved wife of Daniel Connelly and beloved mother of their children, Randy (Patti), Christopher (Linda), Lisa (Jack), Eric (Andrea), Jennifer (John), and Daniel (Lynn). She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Adam, Ryan, Alex, Josh, Brittany, Christopher, Sydney, Paige, Elizabeth, Michael, Mackenzie, Jenna, Carly, Emma, and Adriana, and 8 great grandchildren, her brother Curtis, her sister Terry, and many nieces and nephews. Her nieces Paulette, Dawn and Tracy held a special place in her heart. Judy was predeceased by her parents James and Marjorie Hopkins, sister Karen Fisher, brother Lynn Hopkins and her grandson, Eric, Jr.

Judy worked at Package Materials in Haddonfield, NJ for 35 years. Judy dedicated most of her life to her family as they were her pride and joy. Everything was about family! She had a beautiful heart and always loved above and beyond. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were always the apple of her eye. Judy took such good care of everyone and if anyone needed or wanted anything she was always ready to help.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday evening, February 6

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, from 6 to 8 PM and again on Friday Morning, February 7

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, from 10 to 11 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral Service 11 AM in the funeral home. Interment will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Please memo, Judy Lee Connelly.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Judy Lee Connelly. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856-456-1142

*Albert Carino Boys Basketball Club Feb. Theme Will Be Unsung Heroes

Ben Cerrato (Haddonfield), Gavin Gibson (Cherokee), Giamarco Arletti (Holy Cross), MJ Iraldi (West Deptford), Josh Randle (GCIT) and Tyrese Myrick (Westampton Tech) to be honored.

University of Delaware Coach Martin Ingelsby featured speaker.

Martin Ingelsby University of Delaware

The Albert Carino Boys Basketball Club has announced that Unsung Heroes will be the theme of the next meeting Wednesday, FEBRUARY 5

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at the Crowne Plaza, Route 70 and Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill starting at 11:30 A.M.  RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED and may be made by calling

Jason Lewer

(609-706-7063) or Jack Mongulla (856-461-8800), or emailing the Club at

Martin Ingelsby is currently in his fourth season as University of Delaware men’s basketball head coach. On June 20, Ingelsby signed a two-year extension through the 2023-24 season.

After spending the previous 13 years on the Notre Dame coaching staff from 2003-16, Ingelsby led the Blue Hens to 13 victories during his first season in Newark, including a win over Hofstra in the CAA Tournament.

Last season the Blue Hens finished 17-16 and were fifth in the CAA standings, posting their highest win total and highest CAA finish in five years. UD increased its win total for the third straight season, and advanced to the CAA Tournament Semifinals for the first since since 2013-14. Delaware erased a 14-point halftime deficit in the 85-79 win over William & Mary in the quarterfinals, the largest halftime comeback in CAA Tournament history.

Ingelsby, the 24th head coach in UD men’s basketball history, is a native of Berwyn, Pa., and was a standout point guard for Notre Dame from 1997-2001. He began his coaching career as an assistant at Wagner College during the 2002-03 campaign before returning t

Robert T. Coyle of Florida, formerly of Gloucester City

Robert T. Coyle

On January 30, 2020. Age 89. Of Haines City, FL. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 61 years to Margaret M. Coyle (née Cunning). Beloved father of Thomas Coyle (Ann), Margaret Knezich (Stephen), Ellen Tomasco (Charlie), Patricia Blake (Andrew), Robert Coyle (Tara), Joann Lay (Mark), Barbara Madiraca (Vincent) and Mary Louise Kwasizur (Mitchell). Devoted grandfather to Michael, Melanie, Amanda, Lisa, Kelly, Andrew, Julie, Mark, Danny, Sarah, Colleen, John, David, Chris, Sammy, Liz, Shane and Cooper. Great Grandfather to Kayla, Tommy, Logan, Nora, and two more on the way.

Robert was born on April 23, 1930 in Sharon Hill, PA to the late Thomas J. and Una Margaret (nee Convery) Coyle. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Lasermation in Philadelphia and then retiring from CraftBuilt Manufacturing in PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Tuesday, February 4th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Knights of Gloucester City Columbus Council #674, 605 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please write Robert Coyle in the memo.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Robert T. Coyle. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142

Eleanor Jane Hansen, 81, of Haddonfield, NJ

Eleanor Jane Hansen, 81, of Haddonfield, NJ, passed away on Friday, January 30

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at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after a brief illness. Born on January 19, 1939 in New York, NY, she was raised in midtown Manhattan by her parents Cornelius and Ella Curtin. In the mid-70s, Eleanor moved to Atlantic County, NJ, and in her late 30s, she attended Stockton State College, graduating with a

bachelor’s degree in 1980. She then obtained her master’s degree in English from Rutgers University, which launched her 30-year career as a college writing instructor. Over the years, Eleanor taught at Stockton State College, Rowan University, Atlantic Community College, and, in her later years, at Thomas Edison University.

An avid reader and sports fan (Dodgers and Redskins), Eleanor was beloved by her students due to her strong presence in the classroom and her wide range of interests. Whether it was pop culture, modern sports, contemporary music, current and classic literature, history, or politics, Eleanor’s vast knowledge base was treasured by her students. She did not miss an episode of Jeopardy, and she usually dominated. Eleanor was also a major cat lover and supporter.

She is survived by her two sons Thomas and John Hansen (wife Holli Hansen) and her five grandchildren Christian, Nicholas, Benjamin, Olivia, and Crystal Hansen.

At the request of the family, cremation is private and there is no service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to American Association of University Women. Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Eleanor Hansen.

Police Departments in Pennsylvania Getting New Radio System

By Kim Jarrett |

The Center Square

Capt. Sean Georgia, acting director of Radio and Information Services Division of the Pennsylvania State Police, speaks January 30, 2020, alongside Auditor General Eugene DePasquale inside the Capitol Media Center in Harrisburg.

Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services

HARRISBURG, PA (January 2020)-Pennsylvania’s former public safety radio system was not only costly, but a hindrance for troopers who often turned to their own cellphones to communicate, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said in announcing audit results on the purchasing process for a new radio system.

State officials decided to move to the P-25 public safety radio system after cost and performance problems with the former system, Open Sky. During a news conference Thursday, DePasquale said an audit of the purchase of the new system shows it is on budget.

Open Sky was estimated to cost about $179 million, but the actual costs were about $850 million over the last 20 years, according to the audit.

“The largest of the contracts for that system was awarded to Amp, Inc. and was later taken over by Harris,” DePasquale said. “The Office of Inspector General is currently looking deeper into the original contract for the system, and it is my understanding and the understanding of our department that the investigation is ongoing.”

Despite the high costs, the system was unreliable for public safety personnel.

“Its technical failures hampered numerous investigations, including the manhunt for convicted killer Eric Frein,” DePasquale said. Frein was convicted of the 2014 attack on the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Blooming Grove that killed one trooper and wounded another.

The new system is already being used by troopers in 45 counties. Twenty-two state police departments, the Legislature, federal, county, and municipal government agencies as well as public transit and utility companies will have access to the system by the summer of 2021.

A few issues have been encountered during the implementation of the radio system but so far all of them all have been fixed, said Capt. Sean Georgia, acting director of the radio and information services division for the Pennsylvania State Police.

“My team found that the State Police and Office of Administration followed all applicable procedures in the latest radio system upgrade, which had a price tag of $44.5 million,” DePasquale said. “Importantly, the new system will use some of the existing infrastructure such as towers and microwave relays, so taxpayers did not have to buy those items all over again.”

Ten recommendations were made in the 74-page audit report. The State Police and the Office of Administration agreed to the recommendations. One recommended better documentation of the final operational tests for the new system, according to a statement from DePasquale.

“Given the history of problems involving the old system, I believe State Police should go above and beyond to document that the new system is working as designed,” DePasquale added. “Our emergency responders and the residents they protect deserve nothing less.”

published Gloucestercitynews.net with permission

GTPD Community ALERT: School Bus Safety For Drivers and Pedestrians

Safety Starts at the Bus Stop

For Parents..

-Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Visit the bus stop and show your child where to wait for the bus: at least three giant steps (six feet) away from the curb. Remind your child that the bus stop is not a place to run or play.

Get On and Off Safely

When the school bus arrives, your child should wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, the door opens, and the driver says it’s okay before approaching the bus door.

Use Caution Around the Bus

Your child should never walk behind a school bus. If your child must cross the street in front of the bus, tell him/her to walk on a sidewalk or along the side of the street to a place at least five giant steps (10 feet) in front of the bus before crossing and look both ways before crossing. Your child should also make eye contact with the bus driver before crossing to make sure the driver can see him/her.

FOR DRIVERS…

Make school bus transportation safer for everyone by following these practices:

-When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school.

-When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting there safely.

-Slow down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in neighborhood.

-Watch for children playing and congregating near bus stops.

-Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic.

-Learn and obey the school bus laws, as well as the \”flashing signal light system\” that school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions:

-Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.

-Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.

Address/Location

Gloucester Township Police Department

1261 Chews Landing Rd

Gloucester Township, NJ 08021

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-228-4500