Will Rogers once said, \”being a hero is about the shortest-lived profession on earth.\” Luckily running heroes last a lot longer. For those in grade school in 1972 like me, Olympic Gold medallists Dave Wottle and Frank Shorter were our first running heroes. They were the inspiration for all of us at least taking a try at running. Some of us stuck with it and still hold a debt of gratitude to them today. Later inspirational heroes during our own running careers included Bill Rodgers, Alberto Salazar, Steve Scott, and closer to home Browning Ross, Tom Osler, and Lorraine Cephus.

· Michael Leonchuck Catherine Sheridan Academic full scholarship

· Amy Pinardo Catherine Sheridan Academic full scholarship

· Casey Bonner $1,000 Alumni Scholarship Award

· Kathleen Bohrer Joe and Sarah Keller Award for $1,000

· William Gartland Joe and Sarah Keller Award for $1,000

· Miguel Orlina Harry and Bea Keller Award for $1,000

· Jonathan Theckston Golf Tournament Award for $300

For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years – canine/feline attendance is not required.

• The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat\’s butt. I cannot stress this enough.

• Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:

TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:

• (1) They live here. You don\’t.
•  (2) If you don\’t want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That\’s why they call it \’fur\’-niture.
•  (3) I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
• (4) To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don\’t speak clearly.

Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they

• (1) eat less,
• (2) don\’t ask for money all the time,
• (3) are easier to train,
• (4) normally come when called,
• (5) never ask to drive the car,
•  (6) don\’t hang out with drug-using people;
• (7) don\’t smoke or drink,
•  (8) don\’t want to wear your clothes,
• (9) don\’t have to buy the latest fashions,
• (10) don\’t need a gazillion dollars for college and
• (11) if they get pregnant, you can sell their children …

AUTHOR UNKNOWN……………Submitted by Catherine Gottert

Through the Camden County Improvement Authority, the borough fire department was able to fully finance the project with no down payment. The new firehouse will replace an aging, 50-year-old fire hall with a leaking roof and aging utilities on Bell Road. The inadequate, 60-year-old garage attachment houses fire trucks that barely clear the door by less than 6 inches and allows only 3 feet of room for the firefighters to gear up for calls. An outdated recreation room showcases worn furniture and old display cases hold a few framed memories.

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-St. Mary’s Alumnus, Dan Glassman, class of 2004 continues to share his time and talent in New Orleans. Dan Glassman now attends Neumann College and during his spring break, from March 1^st to March 6^th, he and 10 students from Neumann traveled to New Orleans to work on the rebuilding effort.

The Neumann students in conjunction with Catholic Charities group worked in the Gentilly section and the lower ninth ward – painting, scraping, caulking and helping to get New Orleans residents back into their homes.

\”Dan continues to make us proud. Keep up the good work Dan\”, Mrs. Gail Corey, Principal

\”We are very proud of Gabrielle and congratulate you on your continued success at Merion Mercy Academy\”. Mrs. Gail Corey, Principal

Press Release

Survived by his wife Pat (Maier) of 49 years, three daughters, Pat (John) Hagerty, Cindy (Richard) Holmes and Kim (Gary) Gavin, 7 grandchildren: Megan, Ryan, Candice, Aaron, Kevin, Zachary and Tiffany, one sister Elaine Hyde, two sisters-in-law Penny Russell and Kate Berwick and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Bessey was a lifelong member of United Fire Company #1 joining at the age of 16, holding various positions including Chief and was a member of the New Jersey Fire Chiefs Association. Officer of the Mt. Ephraim Police Department, again, working his way up to the ranks to Chief. Also a member of the Camden County Police Chiefs Association. He also worked Atlantic City Casino Security for 23 years.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing Sunday 1:00 to 3:30 PM at the MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL HOME 11 E. Kings Hwy Mt. Ephraim, NJ 856-931-1628