Buena Vista, New Jersey

Who: Spec 4 Frank T. Baker Jr. US Army

When: Monday, December 7th

Time: 5:30pm

Where: 113 Cedar Lake Drive

Buena Vista, NJ 08094

Please come out and welcome home Sepc 4 Frank Baker Jr. from a One year tour in Iraq, prior to that Afghanistan. Paul Began his Army career with a five year tour in Germany. Paul drives Humvee’s. Bradley’s and 115’s. He has been a member of the Altoona, PA Army National Guard and the Philadelphia National Guard. His next tour of Duty is Fort Knox Kentucky.

Paul Graduated Buena Regional High School in 1997, he has a great love of Music and Outdoor Recreation. He has a 6 year old Daughter, Leonah (pronounced \”Lee-Annah\”) that seems to have inherited these same interests.

The Welcome Home celebration is scheduled for Monday (the day that will live in Infamy) December 7^th, 5:30 at the home of his parents Marie and Frank. They are Members of the American Legion Riders Post 84 and have supported many of our Home Coming events. Now is the chance for us to support one closest to them.

Please come join the Collings Lake Fire Department, YRC, WWR, American Legion Riders and a host of others in Honoring Frank and welcoming him home

*Media welcome at family’s request*

The Yellow Ribbon Club
http://www.yellowribbonclub.org
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Days after losing his limbs in an Easter Sunday roadside bomb attack, 22-year-old infantryman Brendan Marrocco told his medical team at Walter Reed Army Medical Center he had one goal: to walk under his own power by the time his combat infantry brigade returned from Iraq.

Such a goal seemed impossible. Two weeks earlier, an armor-piercing roadside bomb had blown off both of the New York soldier’s arms and his left leg. His right leg was mangled beyond repair. His body was severely burned, and one of his eyes was seriously damaged in the enemy attack. His mother, a nurse, couldn’t picture Brendan standing, much less walking, in a matter of six months, when the 27th Infantry Regiment was scheduled to return to the United States. It was hard to believe the private first class had survived at all. \”I had a hard time processing this,\” Michelle Marrocco remembered of the moment she learned of her son’s goal. \”But if that’s what he needed to get going ….\”CONTINUE TO READ

Source URL: http://www.legion.org/troops/3763/wounded-soldiers-wish

By Dawn Watson

 Ah, the holidays, filled with the smell of gingerbread, pine, and Uncle Harry’s cigars. Glass ornaments hung on every bough, lights are twinkly and delightful, and those stockings that are hung hold treasures galore. But hark! There are some things you need to be aware of because Fido views every pine bough and ornament as his own
personal stash!

First off you’d better put your gingerbread men out of reach unless you enjoy little spots of diarrhea on your rug. Second, don’t forget that although your dog views the ornaments as edible they are glass for gosh sakes and may require surgery to remove from a canine’s throat or stomach! (Try finding a vet on Christmas day, whydontcha).

As far as cigars and cigarettes are concerned many a dog has gotten really sick ingesting nicotine products so tell Uncle Harry to smoke outside please. And oh by gosh by golly not only is mistletoe poisonous to dogs but so is holly. Here is a brief list of seasonal items you need to be aware of:

• Raisins—hazardous
• Mistletoe—fatal
• Poinsettias—fatal
• Artificial trees—hazardous due to choking threat
• Lights and ornaments—hazardous
• Chocolate—fatal in large quantities
• Onions—fatal if ingested raw

Your best bet is to have Santa come down the chimney early for Fido and treat him to some new toys before guests start arriving or the little ones begin opening presents. If that’s not possible good ol’ Fido may be safer in his crate with a big soup bone until you can watch him full-time.

Feel free to call me with any questions at 856-349-2508 or email me at [email protected] . There is never a fee for a phone or email consultation! And, by the way, don’t forget to come on out to Gloucester City’s Christmas tree lighting Saturday! I’ll be there so feel free to come on over and introduce yourself!

Next week’s topic will be all about adopting a special-needs pet. As always, Cleary’s notebook encourages dialogue so your comments are welcome!

 Wado, udohiyu, (thank you very much, in the Cherokee language)

Dawn Watson

Brother of the Wolf, LLC

700 Market St, Gloucester City NJ 08030

 

On December 3, 2009. (nee Drumm) Age 53. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Haddon Heights and Woodlynne. Loving wife of 33 years to the late Dale B. Wenick. Cared for and loved by the Wentzel family and friends.

At the request of the family, cremation is private. Graveside service Crescent Burial Park, Pennsauken with her late husband, Dale.

Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Christine F. Wenick. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

The annual Gloucester City Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will be held this Saturday, December 5.

This year the Gloucester City Celebrations Committee is working with the Lakes Association and the Gloucester City Volunteer Fire Department. Starting at approximately 5:30pm a small parade will travel thorough the City featuring Santa Clause on the back of a fire truck.

The parade will first stop at the municipal building Broadway and Monmouth Street, and the tree there will be lit.

Then, the parade will go down Monmouth Street to Johnson Blvd and out to the lake on Highland Blvd, where the second tree lighting will take place.

Pictures with Santa Claus will be available along with refreshments.

The Volunteer Fire Department will be taking Santa around the City on December 17, 18, 19 and 20, giving candy canes to all the children.

Any group that would like to volunteer to help Santa is asked to call 456-5342 for further information.

Edmund Charles \”Ed\” Crosby, Gloucester City High School, Class of 1960, died March 27, 2009 in Bakersfield, CA. He was 68. A former resident of Gloucester City NJ, Ed was born in a Camden City hospital.

He was in the Health and Life Insurance business for over 43 years and strived to be a mentor for many associates in the industry.

\”Eddie was like a member of my family–a big brother. I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone. He was always willing to help whenever his assistance was requested. Always a smile, never a frown. He was a wonderful, kind, spiritual person,\” said a classmate, Barbara Heyne-Middleton.

\”We ran in the hole with the cost of a class reunion and held a fifty-fifty raffle. Ed won and donated the money back,\” recalled another classmate, Bill Tourtual. \”He was a really nice person to be around. He was a real good friend and always had a smile.\”

He was described by those who knew him well in Bakersfield as a \”football fanatic\” and was known to support many of the area\’s local teams. Ed was very active in his community serving as President on the Board of Directors for Kern Child Abuse Prevention Center. He dedicated countless hours to his church running Wednesday Night Bingo for over 15 years which earned him the nickname, \”Mr. Bingo\” Ed attended fundraisers every chance he had and was always the last one to leave. Friends described him as a man who helped others above and beyond what is asked of him and for his skill in the kitchen celebration or party he attended.

He was the son of Charles and Lena Crosby.

He had served the U.S. Navy and was a manager and Chief Officer of the Court in the Independent Order of Foresters

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Judy Crosby; two sons, Barron Crosby and wife Louisa and Duke Crosby. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Contessa; a sister, Marie Harvey of Woodbury,

Mass and Memorial Services were held in California.

On December 3, 2009. Age 85. Of Brooklawn. Devoted husband of 60 years to the late Marie V. Thomas (nee Fruncillo). Loving father of Kathleen (Stephen) Vaux of Little Egg Harbor, Donna (Francis) Firlein of Westville, Dee (Tom) MacAdams of Brooklawn and Christine (Don) Dwight of Woodbury Heights. Loving grandfather of Ryan and Brett Vaux, Bryan and Toni Firlein, Shane, Colin and Erin MacAdams and Samantha and Kyle Dwight. Loving great-grandfather of Aiden Firlein. Dear brother of the late Joseph Thomas.

Anthony proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked as a Plumber for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #322 out of Winslow Twp, NJ. Anthony was a member of Brooklawn American Legion Post 72 and the Townsend C. Young VFW Post # 3620 in Gloucester City. He was a loving and devoted father and Pop-Pop to all 9 grandchildren, who spent many happy times at Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop’s. The newest great-grandchild (Aiden) brought more Joy to his life. He lived life to the fullest and was loved by all.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his visitation on Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Catholic service will begin at 11:30 am in the funeral home. Inurnment with U.S. Navy Honors Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home: Attn: Activities Dept.: 524 North West Blvd, Vineland, NJ 08360. In the memo, please write: Anthony J. Thomas. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Anthony J. Thomas. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

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TEN HIGH SCHOOLS HAVE A CHANCE AT $15,000 FOR THEIR BIG FOOTBALL MOMENT

Fans Determine Grand Prize Winner Through Online Votes

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ — State Farm® today announced the 10 finalists of the Friday Night Feats high school football video contest on YouTube. The contest highlights the biggest moments from this year\’s high school football season – big hits, Hail Marys, break-away runs and miracle finishes – as voted by the fans themselves. A panel of judges selected the finalists from the 51 videos fans voted as Zone winners. Viewers will choose the grand prize winner by voting for their favorite video on YouTube between Dec. 3 and Dec. 10..

\”The Friday Night Feats contest has captured some of the biggest moments in high school football – from early season match-ups all the way through the playoffs,\” said Hall of Fame lineman and Friday Night Feats judge Anthony Munoz. \”State Farm is excited to be there for the all of the schools who have participated this year. Now it is the fans\’ turn to be there for their schools as they vie for the grand prize of $15,000.\”

Friday Night Feats Finalists

By Linda Boker-Angelo

NEWS Correspondent

GLOUCESTER CITY-After many appearances before the Gloucester City Planning Board, Thomas Michaels, owner of Yankee Pest Control, received approval for his plans to renovate and expand his Broadway property during last week’s meeting.

Michaels had first come before the Board several years ago with plans to expand his building, located in the 300 block of South Broadway, put in a driveway, and make other general improvements to the outside of the structure.

Title issues and a boundary line dispute caused the Board to table the application several times.

However, Michaels and the neighboring homeowner were finally able to research the discrepancies, and resolve the issues to the Board’s satisfaction.

Michaels assured residents that no hazardous or professional-grade pesticides will be stored there.

He said the retail stock to be kept in the building will be about as strong as anything that can be purchased at Home Depot.

In other business, 

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse Fire that claimed six firefighters.
Crews searched and sifted through charred debris for nine days before finding the remains of all six heroes.

The tragedy triggered a tighter bond as about 30,000 firefighters from around the country poured into Worcester to honor the fallen brothers.

To honor the memory of Paul A. Brotherton, Jeremiah M. Lucey, Joseph T. McGuirk, Timothy P. Jackson Sr., Thomas E. Spencer and James F. \’Jay\’ Lyons III, the Worcester Fire Department took to the road to share lessons to prevent a similar tragedy.

Firehouse.com has compiled exclusive articles, videos and photographs as the fire service pauses to remember the Worcester 6.
Continue to visit the site as staffers bring you up-to-date coverage from Worcester today and from tonight\’s memorial service.
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Courtesy of Firehouse.com Staff