Large Crowd Attends Bellmawr\’s National Night Out

By Chris Concannon

NEWS Correspondent

An estimated 500 residents crowded the Bellmawr Recreation Centre on Tuesday, August 4, for the Sixth Annual \”National Night Out.\”

Although held nationally for more than 20 years, this was Bellmawr’s sixth consecutive event aimed at educating the general public in crime prevention and awareness.

The Bellmawr Police Department, which hosts the yearly affair, was out in force.

The fanned out over the entire recreation complex, with various displays.

Chief William Walsh said that this is the third year at the Rec Centre, whereas previous events were held in the parking lot of the former Super Fresh (now Retro Fitness) on West Browning Road.

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Eric F. DiGiorgio age 53, of Gloucester City

$\"6a00d8341bf7d953ef0115724332f3970b-120wi\"$ DiGIORGIO, Eric F. Suddenly on August 17, 2009, Age 53. Of Gloucester City, NJ. Beloved son of Harry and Gerry DiGiorgio of Gloucester City, NJ. Loving brother of Carol Saul of Boston. Dear uncle of Leah of Boston, and father of Erica. Also his four legged companion Rebel. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to his Visitation Friday from 8:30 am to 9:45 am at Sacred Heart Church, 7 West Kings Hwy, Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10am at the Church. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. (No Flowers), Mass Cards preferred. Arrangements by MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL HOME MT Ephraim, NJ 856-931-1628

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Bob Feller and American Legion Baseball

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Originally published June 1963

By Bob Feller | The American Legion

In a 21-year, 18-season career (interrupted by World War II service) pitching for the Cleveland Indians, Bob Feller was the greatest pitcher of his day with a 266-162 won-lost record encompassing three no-hitters, 12 one-hitters and 2,581 strikeouts. He won 20 or more games in six seasons, and set the modern mark of 18 strikeouts in a single game and the season-high record of 348 strikeouts.

The Major League Baseball season opened in April, but for me the real call of \”Play Ball\” comes just around this time of year. June, the \”bust-in’ out all over\” month for American Legion Baseball, is the time when countless thousands of youngsters put on their uniforms and prepare for some of the most exciting, enjoyable experiences of their lives.

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WHERE ARE THE MONUMENTS?

$\"6a00d8341bf7d953ef01157153a790970b-200wi\"$ Now that Gloucester City has completely destroyed the historical character of Cumberland Street at Broadway, I would like to know what has happened to the two monuments that have been there for many years.

The first monument was erected in 1919. A marble shaft marked the settlement of the Dutch in 1623 of Fort Nassau. The second monument was dedicated to Mr. Hugh Ramsey at Presley and Jones Shipyard. It honored Mr. Ramsey for the unselfish care he gave both day and night to the victims of the flu epidemic of 1918.

I hope these monuments find a suitable home and are given the honor they deserve. With more of our history disappearing everyday, we need to care for what remains.

Barbara Rein, Gloucester City

Gloucester City News August 13th

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Yellow Ribbon Program Provides Support Services

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By Army Lt. Col. Matt Leonard
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2009 – The Yellow Ribbon Program is \”off and running,\” said the program\’s deputy executive director, James \”Scotty\” Scott.

The program\’s goal is to prepare servicemembers and their families for mobilization, sustain families during mobilization, and reintegrate soldiers with their families, communities and employers upon redeployment.

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DCA ANNOUNCES MICRO-BUSINESS CREDIT INITIATIVE FOR N.J. WOMEN VETERANS

Program Allows Women Veterans to Receive Business Training & Low Interest Loans

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Jon S. Corzine today lauded the announcement by Department of Community Affairs Commissioner (DCA) Acting Commissioner Charles A. Richman of DCA’s new collaborative initiative with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs’ (DMAVA) New Jersey Commission on the Status of Women Veterans that will provide assistance to New Jersey’s women veterans. The partnership will afford women veterans the opportunity to receive business training and apply for a loan of up to $5,000 to become an entrepreneur through DCA’s New Jersey Women’s Micro-Business Credit Program at an amended interest rate of a half of a percent versus the current three percent rate.

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Coast Guard News: Beach Patrol Rescues 2 Near Deal; Search for Philly Girl Suspended

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Coast Guard, beach patrol rescue 2 near Deal, N.J.

DEAL, N.J. – The Coast Guard and members of the Deal Beach Patrol rescued a man and one child from the water after their 20-foot boat capsized approximately one mile off the coast of Deal Tuesday.

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American Hero: Gunnery Sgt. Adam F. Benjamin, 34, of Garfield, Ohio

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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Gunnery Sgt. Adam F. Benjamin, 34, of Garfield, Ohio, died Aug. 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

He was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Bellmawr NJ: Already Hear and Emsyne Software form Strategic Partnership

(live-PR.com) – Bellmawr, NJ, August 18, 2009 — Already Hear LLC, and Emsyne, announced today the formation of a strategic partnership to market the product Reminiscence. The product, currently sold abroad, is being used to improve the quality of life of Alzheimer’s patients. While Emsyne is making no claim that Reminiscence cures or eliminates the disease, they are advocating that continued use

of the product will assist in the increased quality of life for those that utilize it.
Reminiscence is currently marketed in Europe and is endorsed by the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA).

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EPA Meeting: Topic Cleanup of Johnson Blvd. Ball Fields

By Albert Countryman Jr.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting Tuesday, August 18, at 7 p.m. in Gloucester City Hall, 313 Monmouth St., to discuss the upcoming clean-up of the ball fields.

\”We will discuss the start of the EPA’s clean-up of recreational properties along Johnson Boulevard, including the ball fields and the land preserve,\” Project Manager Rick Robinson said.

The clean-up of radioactive thorium buried in the soil will begin at Essex Street and Johnson Boulevard this fall, behind the pump house and at the north ball fields, he said.

\”The Gloucester City Mustangs will play on their current field through 2009,\” said Robinson, adding that in 2010 there will be no access to the parking lot.

He said that a proposed practice football field will be built near the Fort Nassau playground. Also, the EPA wants to build a proposed T-Ball field in between there and the two fields near the Ponytail Girls Softball League complex.

The north Little League ball fields will be closed in 2010 and 2011, and they will move to the south field, Robinson said. Work on the north fields should be completed in 2011.

He emphasized that the elevated levels of thorium at the ball fields were addressed in 1999, to prevent any long-term risks.

\”Contamination is mainly below the ground surface, approximately one foot below the surface of the north fields and about four feet below the surface at the south fields,\” Community Involvement Coordinator Natalie Loney stated in the Welsbach/General Gas Mantle Superfund Site newsletter.

Robinson said the EPA received federal stimulus money, enabling this phase of the clean-up in Gloucester City to proceed sooner than originally thought.

source Gloucester City News