Bellmawr EMS Unit Honored

By Chris Concannon

NEWS Correspondent

The Borough of Bellmawr’s EMS Unit took center stage during the October Borough Council Meeting.

Up first was the swearing-in of new EMS Supervisor Charles \”Chuck\” Hannum IV, along with EMTs Michael Cox Jr. and Eric Heidrich.

The ceremony was conducted by Public Safety Director John Bollinger.

Then, two Merit Proclamations were presented to Bellmawr EMT’s Dennis Brandt and Paul Ostrom by Councilman Bollinger, along with EMS Supervisor Hannum.

All Council Members present congratulated the EMTs for their accomplishments, and Bollinger thanked them for an outstanding job.

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Councilman Lou DiAngelo said the Bellmawr Purple Eagles 2009 season is coming to an end.

In a separate interview, Purple Eagles President Steve Hagerty said most of the teams have a chance to make the post-season.

In his Mayor’s Report, Mayor Frank Filipek Sr. also congratulated the EMTs, adding the Borough is preparing for the 2009 edition of Christmas In the Park, to be held December 11-13.

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Cherry Hill Fire: Two Alarm, Two Injured

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Obama’s Hidden Fees: When the president does it, it’s not a tax.

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Universal Health Care and Abortion Funding

Freedom to Confuse: Thanks to the abortion amendment, liberals suddenly care about \”choice\” in our health care system.

If liberals are so disturbed by Congress\’ dictating whether abortion is a legitimate health care issue or not, it only makes sense that they should be equally troubled by government management of other health care decisions.

Undoubtedly, this is zealously naive thinking on my part. Reaching such a conclusion demands a modicum of consistency. And as we\’ve seen, health care \”reform\” is an ideological crusade immune from logic.

 

(Read the entire article by clinking the link below)
via: http://reason.com/archives/2009/11/11/freedom-to-confuse

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Winter Trout Fishing in New Jersey

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Dog Training School Variance Approved

By Linda Boker-Angelo

NEWS Correspondent

There will be another new school on Market Street in Gloucester City, after the City Planning Board last week granted a resident’s application to conduct dog obedience training classes in her home.

The NJ School Construction Committee is already preparing to building a new Middle School, which will border on Market Street.

Dawn Watson, of the 700 block of Market Street, requested a use variance to hold individual and small training sessions in her residence.

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Watson said she would conduct training classes, by appointment, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. about four days per week, and emphasized that the animals would be coming to her home for training only, there would be no boarding.

She added that her business would not create a parking hardship on her neighbors, as the sessions usually take about an hour—90 minutes at the most—and would not always require the animals’ owners staying for the training.

Watson has been training dogs since 1975, and has had her own business for the last 10 years.

The Board voted to table an application for a bulk variance submitted by James Barney, of the 300 block of Sylvan Avenue, as the applicant was not present. The application will be heard at the November meeting.

Two applications were also approved for improvements to homes on Mercer Street, one in the 100 block and one in the 200 block.

The next regular meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18.

source Gloucester City News

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New Lake in Gloucester City Named After Movie Theatre

By Sara Martino

NEWS Correspondent

Two new additions were announced during Thursday’s City Council meeting, and both attractions happen to be part of Gloucester City’s past.

Councilman Nicholas Marchese introduced a resolution naming the lake at the former drive-in movie theatre site as Starlite Lake.

\”Whereas, the Starlite Drive-In Movie Theatre existed at the site of Meadowbrook Run for many years and many residents enjoyed the drive-in movies; and whereas the mayor and common council are desirous of naming the lake located at Meadowbrook Run as the Starlite Lake.

\”Whereas, this lake will be the fourth lake in Gloucester City and will be maintained by the City, residents of Meadowbrook Run and the Neighborhood Association. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the mayor and council that the lake be officially named Starlite Lake.\”

Meadowbrook Run is a new housing development.

Marchese said that the lake behind the drive-in, which had been on Route 130, will be used for recreational purposes.

\”A retaining pond will be created, kids can enjoy fishing, benches and lighting will be installed,\” he said.

Council okayed the resolution. Customers from all parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania attended the outdoor movies once the facility was built at Route 130 and Klemm Avenue in 1948. It was demolished later on during the late 1960s or early 1970s.

More exciting news came after Mayor William James called Pat O’Donnell up to the microphone.

\”We have plans in the works for a new restaurant to be located at Freedom Pier at the former Coast Guard base,\” he said.

\”We have been looking forward to this development. The restaurant will be similar to the old one we had on Broadway. There will be music, entertainment, seating outside as well as inside and catering will be available,\” he said.

O’Donnell’s was run by the family for 20 years. The new restaurant will be called the \”Patty O’D’s Riverfront Pub.\”

Ordinances on first reading were approved that will amend the vehicle and traffic code Chapter 87 to allow an all-way stop and Sherwood and Sylvan streets. Also, approval was given to amend Chapter 18 entitled \”Animals\” that will allow a Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) program of caught cats in the city.

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Fort Hood Renders Emotional Farewell to Fallen Comrades

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Interstate 676 Traffic Accident; One Fatality

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Obits: Mary DiBattista, Carmela Bailey, Helen Brown, Tim Barnett,

MARY J. DiBATTISTA

Funeral Mass was held at Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr, for Mary J. DiBasttista, 94, of Bellmawr, who passed away on October 16, 2009.

Beloved sister of Angeline Janowski, Joseph Giunta (Gloria) and Salvatore Giunta. Devoted aunt of 11 nieces and nephews.

Mary graduated from Rutgers University at the age of 60 with a degree in Psychology. She volunteered for Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for over 10 years and for several other charities during her life. She was also a choir member for many years at Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr.

Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.

CARMELA BAILEY

Funeral services were held for Carmela Bailey (nee Coia), 81, of Westville, who passed away on October 15, 2009.

Mrs. Bailey was born in Phila. and lived in Westville for 47 years. She formerly worked for Dr. Mangubat and Dr. Kotler of Woodbury for over 20 years.

Survived by her beloved husband Wilson; two sons William (Nancy) of Westville and Kenneth of Wenonah; a daughter Virginia (Jim) Magin of Woodbury Heights; a sister Dolores Alexander of Williamstown; three grandchildren; Rachel and husband Brian; Andrea and Brandon; beloved nieces Amy; Gerry and Debbie.

Interment Gloucester County Veteran’s Cemetery, Monroe Twp., NJ.

HELEN BROWN

Mass of Christian Burial held at Sacred Heart Church, Mt. Ephraim, for Helen Brown (nee Masiko), 94, of Haddon Heights, NJ, formerly of Mt. Ephraim, who passed away on October 16, 2009.

Beloved wife of the late George Brown. Devoted mother of Judith A. Jones of Somerdale, Paulette M. (Gary) Rowe of W. Chester, PA. Loving grandmother of Christopher Jones of Blackwood, Gregory (Rachael) Jones of Mt. Laurel and Matthew Rowe of W. Chester, PA. Also dear sister-in-law of Anna Kurek of Gloucester Heights.

Mrs. Brown was a former employee of Nanette Clothing, and a member of the Pokahanus Lodge of Gloucester City. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.

Interment New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.

TIMOTHY R. \”TIMMY\” BARNETT

Funeral Mass was held at Mary, Mother of the Church, for Timothy R. \”Timmy\” Barnett, 44, of Bellmawr, who passed away on October 16, 2009.

Beloved son of the late James and Margaret Mary (nee Stubbs). Dear father of Sierra. Loving brother of James R. (Mary Lou), Robert P., Michael J. and Christopher J. (Kathi). Also survived by many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Timmy was a graduate of Paul VI High School and Drexel University.

Interment Private.

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