The National Day of Prayer (NDP) is an annual event for Americans of all faiths to take time to pray for our nation and its leaders. The NDP was established by an act of Congress as a day to call the entire nation to prayer. The NDP Task Force focuses specifically on promoting the need to pray for our nation and those in positions of cultural influence.

National days of prayer have been called as early as 1775, with the First Continental Congress. Abraham Lincoln also called for such a day in 1863. The NDP as an annual event was established by a Joint resolution of Congress in 1952, and signed into law by President Truman. The law was amended in 1988 and signed by President Reagan to be the first Thursday of May each year.

Prayer for the Nation

Our Father and our God, we thank you for the many blessings You have poured out on America and we praise You for your mercy.

You have said: \”Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people\”.

We confess, O Lord, our national and personal sins.

We repent and ask forgiveness for all actions that dishonor you.

O God, bless our President and other leaders.

Provide them with wisdom and move them to honor You.

Deliver this great nation from all our enemies as we recommit ourselves to trust, serve and obey Your commands.

We pray in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Veterans Affairs Press Release

June Callasan meets with OEF/OIF Veterans Harl Wigfall (left) and Frank Harper for readjustment and transitional services.

National Nurses Week, May 6-12, is a time when VA recognizes the outstanding work of all our Nurses. This week we shine the light on several of our OEF/OIF Nurses who care for our newest population of Veterans.

Some people know their dream job from the start. June Callasan, RN, is one of those people. She knew she wanted to be a nurse since age 15, and she can\’t imagine being happier in any other job.

\”Nursing has sort of been my passion for years. I\’ve always enjoyed helping people and

THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010

5:30 – 6:30 pm Information Session

6:30 – 8:30 pm Presentation & Formal Comment Period

WHERE: CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE, CAMDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTER

200 N. BROADWAY, CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY

This is the first of three public comment meetings on the next phase of project development culminating in an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The EIS will assess the possible social, economic and environmental benefits and impacts of the proposed Glassboro to Camden Line (GCL).

The second and third public comment meetings will be held in Glassboro, New Jersey on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Both will take place at the Henry Rowan Building, 201 Mullica Hill Road on the campus of Rowan University. The first session is in the afternoon between 1:30pm and 4:30pm. The second session is in the evening between 5:30pm and 8:30pm.

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By Sara Martino

NEWS Correspondent

Brooklawn Council approved the introduction of the 2010 Municipal budget during its April meeting, and it will be published in the May 6 edition of the Gloucester City News.

A public hearing on the $2.5 million budget will be Monday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Borough Hall.

Mayor John Soubasis spoke of his frustration with the state government regarding the

Mayor and City Council of the City of Gloucester City NJ would like to thank everyone who participated in our semi-annual Clean-Up Day held on April 17, 2010 in Gloucester City. In addition, we would like to thank those groups (unable to help on Saturday, due to previous commitments) who will be cleaning up in the next few weeks.

On Saturday, almost 300 people from about 30 different groups picked up another 250 bags of trash, from Market Street, Collings Avenue, Broadway, the High School, Martin’s Lake, Miller’s Pond, the railroad tracks, parks, playgrounds, and the ball fields.

These individuals and groups worked hard and should be commended for their volunteerism and community spirit.

The number of groups and individuals are too numerous to mention and their dedication to this community is appreciated. We would also like to thank the various city departments, committees, and employees who participated in this event. Gloucester City continues to move forward and we say \”Thank you for another great job in cleaning up the community!\”

Mayor William P. James, City of Gloucester City

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On May 2, 2010. Age 83. Of Lindenwold. Loving husband of 46 years to Emily E. (nee Nissley). Loving father of Leslie, Frank and Regina. Cherished father-in-law of George Poshka. Dear brother of Samuel, Raymond, Shirley, Helen, Nancy and Sarah. Predeceased by his brothers, Frank and Joseph and his sister Dorothy Coughlin.

James proudly served our Country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 281 in Glendora (Stetser-Lamartine). James achieved his Red Belt in Karate from Tang-Soo Karate Academy in Pine Hill. He was also a member of Creative Anachronism and The Vesper Rowing Club in Philadelphia.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 am at St. Simon Stock Parish: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Campus: 178 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ. Interment with Military Honors Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. There will be no viewing or visitation.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army: P.O. Box 3170, Union, NJ 07083. In the memo please write: James L. Cummins. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of James L. Cummins. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142

May 4, 2010

Merchantville and Pennsauken Township firefighters were dispatched to a reported apartment fire at 210 E Maple Avenue, Pennsauken.

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Pennsauken\’s Chief of Department B.Patti arrived and reported heavy smoke from the third floor of a 3 story occupied garden apartment, the 2nd alarm was transmitted, numerous occupants were assisted out of the building along with pets.

The fire reached 4 alarms before being brought under control, firefighters were treated on scene by Pennsauken EMS.

The Camden County Fire Marshal is investigating.

Steve Skipton
PhillyFireNews.com
NJ Editor/Photographer 

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Through July 24 :: 84th Annual International Competition: Photography :: Tracings/Transfers /Copies/Forgeries: Bill Walton The Print Center 1614 Latimer Street 215.735.6090 www.PrintCenter.org May 4 – June 27 The Musical of Musicals: The Musical! Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut Street 215.574.3550 www.WalnutStreetTheatre.org May 5 The Slaughterhouse Cases National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street 215.409.6600 www.ConstitutionCenter.org May 5 – 9 Program IV, Square Dance/Afternoon of a Faun/Requiem for a Rose/In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated Pennsylvania Ballet Merriam Theater 250 South Broad Street 215.893.1999 www.PABallet.org May 6 – 9 Il Barbiere Di Siviglia The Curtis Institute of Music The Prince Music Theater 1412 Chestnut Street 215.893.7902 www.Curtis.edu

May 7 – 16 La Traviata Opera Company of Philadelphia Academy of Music Broad and Locust streets 215.893.1018 www.operaphila.org May 9 Ensemble ACJW – John Adams, conductor; Jeremy Denk, piano Philadelphia Chamber Music Society The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Broad and Spruce streets 215.569.8080 www.PCMSConcerts.org May 12 – 16 Winding Around the \’70s with Maureen McGovern Peter Nero & The Philly Pops The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Broad and Spruce streets 215.893.1999 www.PhillyPops.org May 13 – 16 The Gershman Y By Strouse: A Musical Review, Music by Charles Strouse The Arts Bank Broad and South streets 215.446.3021 www.GershmanY.org May 15 – June 6 109th Annual Student Exhibition Pennsylvania Academy of The Fine Arts 118 – 128 North Broad Street 215.972.7600 www.PAFA.org

The Axel Carlson Artificial Reef

The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced that a 68-foot steel-hulled vessel is slated for deployment on the Axel Carlson on May 7, 2010 as part of the division\’s Artificial Reef Program. The Axel Carlson Reef is located 4.4 nautical miles southeast of Manasquan Inlet in Monmouth County.
The target location for the deployment is 40 03.450\’ 073 59.350\’. Commercial fishers who have gear in this area must move it or risk having it destroyed.
The target date for deployment is subject to weather and sea conditions. For further information

I just wanted to alert everyone that there currently is a scam going on where an individual calls your house and asks for a family member by name. They tell them that they won a large amount of money in a contest. The individual usually has a foreign accent and he already has some personal information to make it seem like a legitimate phone call. They will ask you to send them a fee of around several hundred dollars for the courier service.

This recently happened to a local resident but they were smart enough to catch on to it. These type of scams are becoming more frequent, along with the Nigerian email scams where they tell you they inherited a large sum of money. They will tell you that they will split it with you if you send them your bank account information so that they can move the money out of the country.

Please remember that if it sounds too good to be true it is! If you have any questions please call the Gloucester City Police Department

George Berglund

Chief of Police

Gloucester City Police Department

313 Monmouth St.

Gloucester City, NJ 08030

Office 856-456-0408

Fax 856-456-3682