Major Highway Interchange Project Approved

Mass of Christian Burial was held at Sacred Heart Church, Mt. Ephraim, for Margaret A. Bliss (nee Apprendi), 83, of Mt. Ephraim, who passed away on June 23, 2009.

Beloved wife of the late Edward M. Bliss. Devoted mother of Edward J. Bliss of Mt. Ephraim, Margaret \”Maggie\” (Dennis) Powers of Marlton, and Collette M. (Pat) Morris of Runnemede. Loving Nana of Sean P. Morris, also numerous nieces and nephews. Dear sister of the late Sara Crispi and the late Helen Righter.

Mrs. Bliss was a long time parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, Mt. Ephraim. Margaret was famous for her cream cheese pound cake and her grandson will always remember Nana making his favorite, spaghetti and Meatballs.

Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.

CATEGORY MT. EPHRAIM

Monday, July 6, 2009
By: Darrell Henry

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The second largest crowd in Sovereign Bank Stadium turned out to celebrate a belated Independence Day, but the York Revolution fell 5-0 to the Camden Riversharks in front of 7,046 fans on Monday evening. The three-game winning streak is snapped, but the Revs will continue their season-long 10-game homestand on Tuesday night with the middle game of the series. 

RODGERS

Baby Michael Thomas, Jr.

On July 3, 2009. Beloved and cherished Son Of Michael Thomas Rodgers, Sr. and Ashley Lynn McAleer. At the request of the family, funeral services will be held privately. Memorial Donations are strongly requested in lieu of flowers to the Cooper Foundation: 1 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103. Please write in memo: NICU: Baby Rodgers-McAleer. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Baby Michael Thomas Rodgers, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142

HEDDY

Mark James

On July 2, 2009. Age 47. Of Collingswood. Dear brother of Kenneth Van Antwerp, Larry (Vickie) Van Antwerp and David (Linda)Van Antwerp. Predeceased by his sister; Karen (surviving Larry) Pafumi and his brother; Eric Heddy. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. At the request of the family, cremation and inurnment will be private. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Mark James Heddy. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

JONES

Richard R.

On July 3, 2009. Age 53. Of Gloucester City Devoted son of the late Alfred Jones and Rosemary (nee Hassett). Loving brother of Dianna (Gary) Halasa, Linda (James) Davis, Rosemary \”Missy\” (Fred) Dunn, Wayne (Gwen) Franks, Michelle (late William) Mulligan, Frederick Jones, John Jones, the late Robert \”Alfred\” Kowski and the late Lisa Jones. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Richard worked 17 years for Aqua Products in Cinnaminson, NJ.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Thursday morning from 9 to 11 am at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 am at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City NJ. Cremation will be private. Memorial donations may be made to NBD 5k: 132 Oxford Place, Williamstown, NJ 08094, which benefits SIDS. Please write in memo: Richard R. Jones. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Richard R. Jones. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

Riversharks’ Ace to Report to Detroit’s AAA Affiliate
POSTED: 7/6/2009

The Riversharks announced today that right handed pitcher Nate Bump has signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers organization. He will join Detroit’s AAA team, the Toledo Mud Hens, of the International League. He is slated to pitch on Tuesday against the Louisville Bats. 

\”This is good news, and I haven’t been this excited in a really long time,\” said Bump, whose 8 wins and 2.63 ERA were the best on Camden’s roster. \”This is my opportunity, and I’ve got to make the most of it now that I’ve got it,\” he added.
Bump, a former first-round draft pick for the San Francisco Giants, is no stranger to AAA baseball, as he has had multiple stints with the Albuquerque Isotopes, an affiliate of the Florida Marlins. He has also found success at the major league level, pitching for Florida. Most notably, he appeared in 32 games, registering a 4-0 record, with a 4.71 ERA during the 2003 season. 

Bump, a Penn State alumnus, also takes a considerable amount of postseason experience with him to Toledo. In 2003, he recorded two appearances in the National League Championship Series, picking up a win against the Chicago Cubs, en route to the 2003 World Series Championship for the Florida Marlins. 

While viewing nesting bald eagles is a thrilling experience, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials encourage caution because human disturbances can cause adult eagles to abandon their nests and young. Also, anyone charged with disturbing a bald eagle nest can be charged by federal and state wildlife officials.

\”Even though some eagles have built nests near urban and suburban settings, it remains critically important for people to stay a considerable distance away, preferably at least 1,000 feet,\” said Brenda Peebles, Game Commission biologist aide, who recently was called to testify as an expert witness in a case involving the disturbance of a bald eagle nest in Springboro, Crawford County.

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 5, 2009 – Additional American troops in Afghanistan are making it possible to institute the new strategy in the country, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today.

Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union program, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said Operation Khanjar, which means Strike of the Sword, will challenge the Taliban and al-Qaida in the Helmand River valley in southern Afghanistan. The area has been a terrorist safe haven and which has most of the opium poppy cultivation in the country. 

\”This is really the most concentrated area for opium growing and we expect a significant combat challenge from the Taliban,\” he said.