By Michael Josephson

Ready or not some day it will come to an end.

There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days. All the things you collected whether treasured or forgotten will pass to someone else. Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance.

It will not matter what you owned or what your were owed. Your grudges, resentments, frustrations and jealousies will finally disappear.

So too, your hopes, ambitions, plans and to do lists will expire. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away.

It won\’t matter where you came from or what side of the tracks you lived on.

At the end it won\’t matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant. Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.

So what will matter?

How will the value of your days be measured?

What will matter is not what your bought,

But what you built, not what you got.

What will matter is not your success,

But your significance.

What will matter is not what you learned,

But what you taught.

What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage or sacrifice that enriched,

empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.

What will matter is not your competence,

But your character.

What will matter is not how many people you knew,

But how many will feel a lasting loss when you are gone.

What will matter are not your memories,

But the memories that live in those who loved you.

What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what.

Living a life that matters doesn\’t happen by accident.

It is not a matter of circumstance but of choice

Choose to live a life that matters.

By Tech. Sgt. Joel Langton, USAF Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 11, 2008 – Three buildings that had served as an al Qaeda detention and torture facility were destroyed yesterday by a U.S. military bomber. An al Qaeda in Iraq torture compound and prison in northern Zambraniyah, Iraq, is destroyed after being hit with six 500-pound precision-guided bombs dropped from a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber March 10, 2008. Photo by Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, USAF (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. A B-1B Lancer bomber used six 500-pound, global positioning system-guided bombs to level the compound located in Zambraniyah, a village south of Baghdad, according to officials. \”The precise targeting, synchronized employment and focused effects that eliminated these facilities demonstrate the outstanding capability our integrated ground and air team brings to this fight every day,\” said U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Gass, commander of 379th Expeditionary Operations Group. The targeted compound consisted of three main buildings along with several smaller shelters. It was apparent that terrorists had used the facility as a place to hold and torture captives, officials noted, citing a post-attack discovery of handcuffs attached to walls — several of which were blood-splattered — and bare wires plugged into nearby electrical outlets. The villagers began standing up to al Qaeda terrorists a little more than a month ago, officials said. The joint operation featured U.S. and Iraqi ground forces, as well as American military air assets, officials said. A concerned local citizens group also helped provide security during the operation. U.S. soldiers found several interrogation manuals in the compound after the air strike. \”This (air strike) removes the last remnants of al Qaeda from this area,\” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Solomon, 6th Squadron, 8th U.S. Cavalry, commander. Aubid Abdalla was kidnapped and held for 15 days in the now-destroyed al Qaeda prison, but later escaped. He said he witnessed the deaths of a young boy and an old man during his captivity and that it was a new day for the village as he looked into the bomb\’s craters. \”We all feel good,\” Abdalla, a former Iraqi Army intelligence officer, said. \”It\’s a dark past that is gone.\” Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Aton said he was glad he played a role in the destruction of the al Qaeda jail and torture facility. \”It was great to be part of this,\” Aton, a controller who assisted in coordinating the path of the B-1\’s precision-guided munitions, said. \”You can tell the people were happy to have this place gone, and it was awesome to make a difference for them.\” The mission\’s objective was twofold, explained Air Force Lt. Col. John Nichols, 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron director of operations and coordinator of the sortie. First, to destroy facilities used to illegally detain, falsely convict, and torture innocent Iraqi civilians; second, to bring closure to friends and families of the victims. \”Words can never replace the loss many Iraqi families suffered, but we\’re honored to have been part of a mission to help rid Iraq of al Qaeda operatives,\” Nichols said. The successful mission also \”strengthens and reminds the local leadership and Iraqi people that we are dedicated to the elimination of al Qaeda in Iraq,\” the colonel added. (Langton is assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs. Air Force 2nd Lt. Tania Bryan, also attached to AFCENT, contributed to this report.)

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A handcuff if left behind in an al Qaeda in Iraq torture house and prison in the northern part of the village of Zambraniyah, Iraq, March 10, 2008. Precision-guided munitions dropped by an Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber destroyed the terrorist facility. Photo by Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, USAF Download screen-resolution Download high-resolution U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel String puts his radio and gear on after a B-1B Lancer bomber successfully dropped six 500-pound precision-guided munitions onto an al Qaeda in Iraq torture house and prison in the village of Zambraniyah, Iraq, March 10, 2008. Photo by Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, USAF

 

Filipek said, \”We do not have a problem with \’pay to play\’ because we put it in the bulletin. The public bidding is advertised, and we have to entertain three bids. Some of the developer\’s current plans involve six restaurants, a movie, a bowling alley, a recreation center, and offices 

By Lois Staas

NEWS Correspondent

 

Safety Coordinator Mike Williams presented Bellmawr Mayor and Council with a plaque from the Camden County Joint Insurance Fund for reduction of lost time on the job during last week\’s meeting. Williams thanked Mayor, Council, and borough employee who made the 15 percent reduction a reality.

In other business, resident Mark Matthews asked about the political signage at the \”Bellmawr Mansion.\”

Mayor Frank Filipek said, \”The ordinance was the result of a political battle. In the past some signs were stolen; some were thrown in the street. Public Works employees had to clean up the signs. The owner of the property has been cited.

\”We need to follow due process. I cannot go on private property and take down the signs. I can take him to court.\”

Matthews said, \”I hear the owner is asking $1.3 million for the property,\” and cited a Haddon Township pay to play article.

Filipek said, \”We do not have a problem with \’pay to play\’ because we put it in the bulletin. The public bidding is advertised, and we have to entertain three bids. Some of the developer\’s current plans involve six restaurants, a movie, a bowling alley, a recreation center, and offices.\”

Councilman John Bollinger said, \”Congressmen Rob Andrews and Governor Corzine were here discussing having the Speed-line pass through here.\”

In reports. Councilman Peter DiGiamattista said, \”The work on the budget is done and is going to the auditor.\”

Councilman James DiAngelo said, \”For the two minor snow storms, the borough spent approximately $1,272.81 for man hours, materials, and fuel.

\”For the first time we had more recyclables than trash. In all of 2006 we had 5,536 tons, and in 2007, we had 5,125 tons. White metals have been collected by scavengers. So now when residents call for an appointment, we schedule pick-up for the next day.\”

Councilman Stephen Sauter said Building and Lands are running smoothly.

Councilman Louis DiAngelo said, \”In 2008 we have a block grant to resurface Summit Avenue. The grant is $50,790, and the borough is responsible for only $5,000.

\”Also do not forget the March 15, Easter Egg Hunt at the Rec Center, known as the 10-second dash. If you arrive after 11 a.m. you have missed it!\”

Councilwoman Regina Pointkowski said, \”Thanks to Mr. Williams for doing a great job with safety.\”

Filipek lauded the school administrators: \”We have two people who know what they are doing. They are on top of everything. They are in there for the kids. Right now they are raising money for smart boards.

\”This is the first time Council was included in the budget process. Dr. Garcia is doing a great job,\” the mayor said.

In regular business the Council passed a resolution authorizing a social and economic impact study paid for by the developer for the former landfills.

Also, Council approved authorization of interlocal services. Borough employees will maintain the ambulatory fleet for Mt. Ephraim and maintain the public works equipment for Woodlynne. Bellmawr will also assist Woodlynne with street sweeping equipment and manpower.

This brings money into Bellmawr and costs other towns less than the open market.

Mayor and Council lauded Fire Chief Jim Burleigh for being awarded grant money for volunteerism towards 401k programs. This will be on the ballot in November.

 

 

 

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They\’ve had to make emergency repairs, including a new roof and new wiring, and have had to add indoor and outdoor kennels, to meet new state guidelines.All of the repairs added up to $100,000 and the shelter is now out of money.Three employees have been laid off and the center\’s hours have been cut.The Animal Adoption Center is the only no-kill shelter in South Jersey.
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WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
BASEBALL: Matt Allen (Salem/Woodstown) went 4-6 for the week including a team-high three hits and three RBI in Stockton’s 12-9 win over Centenary.
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Jon Greene (Wildwood/Wildwood) averaged 17.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in Stockton’s two NCAA Division III tournament wins and was named the NJAC Player of the Week.
LACROSSE: Kyle Hausmann (Folsom/St. Joseph) tallied a team-high three goals and scooped two ground balls in Stockton’s 19-10 loss to York.
MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Tony DeFeo (Mays Landing/Oakcrest) placed fifth in the pole vault at the ECAC Championships where he cleared 4.55 meters. DeFeo cleared the same height as second, third, and fourth place finishers but ended up fifth out of 22 competitors due to a tiebreaker.
WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Lisa Shepherd (Mays Landing/Oakcrest) competed in the high jump at the ECAC Championships where she cleared 1.61 meters which tied for sixth out of 20 competitors.

LATEST RESULTS

Men’s Basketball (22-6, 10-3 NJAC)
NCAA Tournament:
Stockton 84, Immaculata 75 (OT)
Stockton 78, Rhode Island College 70

Baseball (3-1, 0-0 NJAC)
Stockton 12, Centenary 9
Haverford 2, Stockton 1

Lacrosse (0-2, 0-0 Skyline)
York 19, Stockton 10

Track & Field
Women tied-43rd, Men tied-48th at
ECAC Championships

UPCOMING EVENTS (Home opponents in CAPS)

Tuesday, March 11
Baseball vs. DELAWARE VALLEY 3:30 pm

Wednesday, March 12
Lacrosse vs. CATHOLIC 3:30 pm

Thursday, March 13
Baseball @ Philadelphia Biblical 3 pm

Friday, March 14
Men’s Basketball vs. Amherst 5:30 pm
(NCAA Tournament @ Plattsburgh State)
Track & Field @ NCAA Championships (Ohio Northern)

Saturday, March 15
Track & Field @ NCAA Championships (Ohio Northern)
Women’s Tennis @ Villa Julie 12 pm
Baseball vs. Old Westbury (DH) 12:30 pm
(at Cocoa Beach)
Lacrosse @ Alvernia 1 pm
Men’s Basketball – NCAA Tournament 7 pm
(@ Plattsburgh State – if necessary)

Sunday, March 16
Baseball vs. Norwich (DH) 9 am
(at Cocoa Beach)
Softball vs. St.Lawrence/Albright 9/11 am
(at Fort Myers)

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STOCKTON OSPREYS UPDATE

(March 7) The Stockton men’s basketball team outlasted Immaculata 84-75 in overtime before a raucous Sports Center crowd of 907 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. For the third consecutive game, the Ospreys won despite trailing in the final minute of regulation. Jon Greene (Wildwood/Wildwood) led Stockton with a career-high 29 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double. Mario Lancioni (Runnemede/ Triton) scored 18 points and Omar Smith (Newark/Central) tossed in 11 points.
The Ospreys trailed 68-64 with 2:34 remaining in the second half before a three-point play by Smith pulled Stockton within one. After two Immaculata free throws, Santini Lancioni (Runnemede/Paul VI) swished a three-pointer to tie the game at 70 with 54 seconds on the clock and both teams missed their final shots in regulation.
Greene opened the scoring in overtime with a layup and Smith followed with two free throws for a 74-70 lead. Immaculata closed the gap to two points twice in the next 1:23, but layups first by Jerome Hubbard (Neptune/Neptune) and then by Greene increased Stockton’s lead each time and the Ospreys went 5-8 at the line in the final minute to seal the 84-75 win.
Greene scored 17 first-half points to propel Stockton to a 31-30 lead at halftime despite 0-7 three-point shooting by the Ospreys. Stockton opened up a 59-50 lead after a basket by Kevin Brown (Neptune/Neptune) with 7:06 on the second-half clock, but Immaculata rallied with an 18-5 run to pull ahead 68-64 before Stockton’s late-game heroics forced overtime and led to its sixth consecutive victory.
(March 8) Jerome Hubbard scored a game-high 24 points to propel Stockton to a 78-70 victory over Rhode Island College in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. With the victory, Stockton advanced to the NCAA Tournament sectionals (round of 16) at Plattsburgh State (NY) on March 14-15. Kevin Brown tallied a career-high 16 points and Mario Lancioni netted 11 points for Stockton.
After eight lead changes in the first 11 minutes, Stockton began to take control of the game. Hubbard scored five points and Lancioni added four during a 16-4 run that gave the Ospreys a 30-20 lead. Hubbard later tallied the final four points of the first half on a layup and two free throws to give Stockton a 36-23 lead at intermission. Rhode Island College shot just 29.6 percent from the field in the period.
In the second half, the Ospreys led by double digits until the final 18 seconds of the game. After Rhode Island pulled within 39-29, Hubbard sank a three-pointer that ignited a 7-0 spurt for a 46-29 advantage. Stockton’s lead peaked at 24 points, 60-36, on a three-pointer by Fran Kelly (Wildwood/Wildwood Catholic) with 9:54 remaining, and Stockton rolled to its seventh consecutive win. The Ospreys advanced to the NCAA sectionals for the first time since their last NCAA berth in 1999.
(March 10) Jon Greene was named the NJAC Player of the Week for the second time this season and third time in his career. Greene averaged 17.5 points and 9.0 rebounds while shooting 52.4 percent from the field in Stockton’s two NCAA Tournament wins last week.

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The Cardinals will play either South Florida or West Virginia in Monday\’s semifinals.

Rutgers, which won the only other meeting of the season between the two schools, 70-57, had been considered a candidate for top seed in the NCAA tournament.

POSTGAME NOTES

With The Loss…

— Rutgers falls to 18-12 all-time in the BIG EAST Tournament, including a 14-4 mark in neutral-site contests.

— The Scarlet Knights move to 8-5 in quarterfinal games.

— This is the first time RU hasn\’t reached at least thesemifinals since the 2003 season.

Matee Ajavon…

— Tied for the team lead in scoring with 13 points, nine in the first half. This is the ninth time Ajavon has led or tied for the team lead in scoring this season.

— Led the team for the 18^th time this season with a game-high eight assists.

Kia Vaughn…

— Scored eight of her 12 points in the second half.

— Led the team for the 20^th time this season with seven rebounds.

Epiphanny Prince…

— Scored 10 of her team-high tying 13 points in the second half. Prince has led or tied for the team lead in scoring on 14 different occasions.

— Tied her season-high with three three-point field goals.

Lead Changes

— There were 27 lead changes in the game, the most all season for Rutgers. The previous high came against Stanford in the season opener, when there were 15 lead changes and 11 ties.

On the Boards…

— Rutgers was out-rebounded 34-23 in the game. This marks only the ninth time this season that the Scarlet Knights have been beaten on the boards, falling to 5-4 in those contests. RU trailed 13-6 on the offensive glass.

— The Scarlet Knights only pulled down 13 rebounds in the first half, tying their second lowest in any half this season. Against West Virginia on Jan. 29, RU recorded 12 rebounds in the first half.

D-Fence…

— Rutgers has held its opponents to under 59 points in 23 games this season and 61 or fewer in 27 contests.

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GLASSBORO, NJ – The Rowan University softball team has changed

its game against Gwynedd-Mercy College. Rowan will host Gwynedd-

Mercy on Wednesday, March 12 at 3 p.m.instead of

Tuesday, March 25.

March 10, 2008
By Lyle Fulton

Clermont, FL… The College of New Jersey softball team pushed its winning streak to modest three games as the Lions scored wins over Ripon College and Westfield State College on Monday. TCNJ posted a 2-0 win over Ripon in its first game and then rallied for a 3-2 against Westfield State College.

TCNJ is now 3-3 on the season and return to action on Wednesday facing Ripon College in a doubleheader.

TCNJ 2, Ripon College 0
Sophomore pitcher Ashley Minervini (Cliffside Park, NJ/Cliffside Park) picked up her first win of the season tossing a complete-game shutout limiting Ripon to four hits with a season-high 11 strikeouts.

The Lions opened the scoring in the top of the second as sophomore Danielle Hagel (Egg Harbor City, NJ/Oakcrest) doubled and came around to score on a base hit by classmate Rachel Greeby (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury).

TCNJ’s other run came in the fourth as Greeby reached on an error and later scored on a single by freshman Kathy Sikora (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) making it a 2-0 game.

Sikora and Lauren Musacchia (Westfield, NJ/Westfield) each finished with a pair of hits for the Lions.

TCNJ 3, Westfield State College 2
The Lions got off to a slow start as Westfield State plated two runs in the top of the first, but the Lions quickly cut the margin in half in the latter half of the inning as sophomore Ellen Seavers (Ridgewood, NJ/Ridgewood) scored on an error.

TCNJ then took the lead in the bottom of the fifth as Sikora brought home Greeby with a base hit and then came around to score what turned out to be the winning run on a double by Seavers.

Freshman Jamie Moir (Mount Laurel, NJ/Lenape) earned her first collegiate win in relief as she went 4-2/3 innings without allowing a run and five strikeouts. Minervini closed out the win with two scoreless innings to pick up the save.

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