Allen \”Al\” Myers

On January 18, 2008. Age 59. Of Fork, S.C. Formerly of Gloucester City. Survived by his wife of 34 years, Ruth Myers of Collingswood. Loving father of Carl, Anna, Marty, and Pamela Myers, Debbie Lovato, Billy Spence and Naomi Cancel. Grandfather of 7. Also survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Al was born in Kittanning, Pa. and most recently worked in Community Affairs for the City of Camden. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his visitation on Thursday from 1 pm to 2 pm at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Methodist Memorial Service 2 pm in the funeral home officiated by Pastor Gary Brennan of Westville United Methodist Church. Military Honors will take place in the funeral home following the service. At the request of the family, cremation is private. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of E. Allen \”Al\” Myers.

Media Release January 18, 2008

New York, NY… The College of New Jersey indoor track and field teams showed no signs of a layoff as several Lions boasted qualifying marks for postseason competitions at the Gotham Cup on Friday at the 168th Street Armory.

The meet, which featured mostly NCAA Division I institutions, was only the second of the season for TCNJ and the first since the season opener back in December.

Men’s Highlights…
Senior Brian Donatelli (Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) was second in the shot put with personal best and an ECAC qualifying mark of 15.30 meters and was the top NCAA Division III finisher in the event. He then earned a NCAA provisional throw of 16.58 meters in the weight throw to finish fifth.

Another ECAC worthy mark of 2:34.09 was turned in by senior Josh Krowicki (Hilltop, NJ/Triton) in the 1,000 meters.

Junior Kyle Alpaugh (Clinton, NJ/Voorhees) earned a fourth-place finish in the 3,000 meters finishing the race in 15:50.25.

The 4×800 relay team also garnered an 11th-place finish as they posted an ECAC mark of 8:10.35. Competing on the team for the Lions were Krowicki, junior Rob McGowan (Monroe Twp., NJ/Monroe Township), Chris Guerriero (Saddle Brook, NJ/Saddle Brook) and freshman Kyle Roos (Mickleton, NJ/Kingsway).

In the 4×400, TCNJ once again boasted an ECAC mark as Kyle Gilroy (Oak Ridge, NJ/West Milford Twp.), Steve Murray (East Windsor, NJ/Hightstown), Jule Brooks (Atlantic City, NJ/Atlantic City) and Woodrow Prevard (Sicklerville, NJ/Winslow Twp.) teamed up for a time of 3:25.12.

McGowan also had an ECAC time in the 500 meters with a time of 1:05.75, while Gilroy earned that mark as well in the 60 hurdles with time of 8.58 seconds.

In the seeded 3,000 meters, Guerriero and Brian Kopnicki (Scotch Plains, NJ/Scotch Plains-Fanwood) both finished with ECAC worthy times with Guerriero crossing the finish line in 8:45.16 and Kopnicki in 8:57.70.
Senior Galen Johnson (South Plainfield, JN/South Plainfield) had a time of 4:24.40 in the unseeded mile to finish 11th.

TCNJ just missed an ECAC time in the distance medley relay as the team of freshman Dennie Waite (Little Silver, NJ/Red Bank Regional), Johnson, junior Pasquale DiGiacchino (Bernardsville, NJ/Bernards) and junior Anthony Arnold (Millstone Twp,. NJ/Peddie) finished in 10:44.95 placing ninth.

Women’s Highlights…
Junior Martine McGrath (West Long Branch, NJ/Shore Regional) started off the new year in fine fashion finishing second in the 5,000 meters with a NCAA provisional mark of 17:33.54. Teammate Nicole Ullmeyer (West Long Branch, NJ/Shore Regional) also performed well in the race with a time of 19:50.32 to finish 14th.

Junior Stephanie Herrick (Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley) claimed sixth in the as she was the top Division III finisher with a swift time of 2:56.54 in the 1,000. That time also met ECAC qualifying standards and set a new TCNJ record.

Herrick was also part of the distance medley relay team along with freshman Christine Cox (Rockaway, NJ/Morris Knolls), sophomore Lauren Keller (Whippany, NJ/Whippany Park) and Michelle Wallace (Emerson, NJ/Emerson) as the quartet combined for an ECAC time of 12:47.68.

In the long jump, junior Kristen Tricocci (Cinnaminson, NJ/Cinnaminson) was the top Division III finisher as she posted a distance of 4.98 meters, which was an ECAC qualifying jump. The Lions had two more ECAC efforts in the 500 meters as freshman Meryl Wimberly (Farmingdale, NJ/Coltsneck) had a time of 1:19.69 and classmate Rochelle Prevard (Sicklerville, NJ/Winslow Twp.) crossed the finish line in 1:21.20.

Freshman Cristina D’Amato (Madison, NJ/Madison) had a strong showing in the weight throw taking 10th with a heave of 13.24 meters making her the top Division III finisher. That throw also met an ECAC standard.

Julie Ullmeyer (West Long Branch, NJ/Shore Regional) added a 14th-place finish in the unseeded mile with a time of 5:25.55.

TCNJ’s 4×400 relay also took 14th while meeting ECAC standards as Meghan Miller (Sayreville, NJ/Sayreville War Memorial), Prevard, Wimberly and Tricocci posted a time of 4:06.79.

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Anthony \”Tony\” J. Serano, Sr. of West Deptford, on Jan. 17, 2008. Aged 69 years. Anthony proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of American Legion Post #100 and served on the West Deptford Zoning Board and Committee. Anthony worked for First Pennsylvania Bank for 32 years before Independence Blue Cross, as a purchasing agent. Anthony loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially his Pop-Pop days. Fond memories of spending time at his Wildwood shore home, relaxing on the beach or reading one of his favorite books will be the legacy that lives on in the hearts of those who loved him. Beloved husband of Amelia (nee Rossi) Serano. Devoted father of Anthony, Jr. (Danielle), Stephen (Lauren) and Michael (Holly). Dear brother of Florence Conti. Loving grandfather of Forrest Loper, Brandon, Sophia, Santino and Antonino Serano. Viewing Tuesday 6:30-9 p.m. and Wednesday 8:30- 9:15 a.m. in the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury, NJ 08096. Mass of Resurrection Wednesday 10 a.m. St Margaret¹s R.C. Church, 3rd and Beech streets, Woodbury Heights. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pa.

KLIMOWICZ ADDS 12TH DOUBLE-DOUBLE

Ewing, NJ…The College of New Jersey women’s basketball team hosted the Ospreys Richard Stockton College in Packer Hall on Saturday afternoon in Packer Hall. TCNJ used a 45-17 halftime lead to cruise to an 83-54 win. The Lions now stand at 12-4 overall and 3-1 in the NJAC, while RSC drops to 8-6 overall and 3-2 in the NJAC.

TCNJ posted a season high 45 points in the first stanza and by game’ end added a season-high 83 points as the Lions’ snapped their brief one-game NJAC losing skid. TCNJ’s sophomore center Alexandra Gregorek (Mahwah, NJ/Academy of the Holy Angels) had a team-high 16 points after adding 10 in the first half for the Lions as they shot 51.5% (34-66) for the game.

Junior guard Alyssa Michella (Washington Township, NJ/Immaculate Heart Academy) added 14 points after leading the Lions with 11 points in the first half and by game’s end, TCNJ had five players in double-digits.

RSC’s junior forward Kelley Guarrera (Shamong, NJ/Shawnee) added 10 of her team’s 17 first half points as she had five of the Ospreys’ eight first half field goals (8-27, 29.6%). She would finish with a game-high 25 points after hitting 11-of-23 shots from the floor and finishing with a team-high four rebounds.

TCNJ’s junior center Hillary Klimowicz (Scotch Plains, NJ/Scotch Plains-Fanwood) added her 12th double-double of the season as she tallied 12 points and 13 rebounds, while rookie forward Kelsey Kutch (Hillsborough, NJ/Hillsborough) contributed 13 points. Senior Sara Best (High Bridge, NJ/Voorhees) added 14 points for the Lions as they posted a season-high 83 points, bettering the performance of 81 points on January 4 in an 81-57 win over Widener University.

TCNJ returns to action on January 23 when they travel to Rowan University for a 6 p.m. match-up with the Profs, while RSC travels to Gettysburg for a 7 p.m. contest with Gettysburg College on January 21.

January 18 2008 –

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FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Despite 10 points from sophomore Tammy Meyers, (Willingboro) the Broncs lost a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game at Fairfield Friday night. \”We didn’t do anything very well tonight,\” said head coach Lynn Milligan.

Meyers also had three steals and three rebounds in 31 minutes of action.

\”Fairfield zoned up on us and stayed in it and that slowed us down,\” said Meyers. \”I got some good looks in the first half because we got points of transition and when you don’t have to work as hard on every possession, you conserve energy for our defensive effort.\”

\”Tammy is working on being more consistent,\” Milligan said. \”We are looking for her to have better options and to not have to make some of the tough decisions when she gets into the paint. She is a talented player for us and off the dribble, she is very strong.\”

Down 13-10, Fairfield (12-5, 2-4 MAAC) went on an 18-0 run, six points by senior Meka Werts (Queens, N.Y./Christ the King) opening up a 15 point lead 28-13 with 4:54 left in the first half and the Stags led 32-16 at intermission. Werts finished with 11 points.

\”I have no explanation for the scoring droughts,\” Milligan said. \”We obviously practice our offense and we are not comfortable taking the shots. If you have that little bit of hesitation and that little bit of doubt, you are not going to make the shot. We are working everyday to try to get everyone’s confidence back up.\”

Trailing 6-2, Fairfield went on an 8-0 run, four points each by senior Sabra Wrice (Riverside) and Baendu Lowenthal (Riverside) to take a 10-6 lead with 12:42 left in the first half. Wrice finished with a game-high 20 points with Lowenthal adding 14 points and eight rebounds for the Stags.

Rider (5-12, 0-6 MAAC) answered with a 7-0 run, four points by Meyers to take a 13-10 lead with 10:09 left in the opening period.

Also for the Broncs, junior Shaunice Parker (Waldorf, Md./West Lake) had 10 rebounds in 29 minutes of action.

The Stags held a 51-32 rebound advantage including 20-10 on the offensive glass.

Fairfield has won six straight and 17 of 18 against Rider and leads the all-time series 22-2.

Winless this season on the road (0-6), Rider has lost five straight overall and the Stags have won two in a row.

The Broncs travel to Riverdale, New York for a MAAC game against Manhattan at 7:00pm on Monday night before returning home to face the Stags for the second time in seven days next Friday night. \”I am actually happy to get Fairfield again in such a short period of time,\” Milligan added. \”I don’t think we showed them who the real Rider is tonight.\”

\”We have to be hungry and want to win,\” Meyers said. \”We want to get that road goose egg off the board. We will be ready for Fairfield next Friday. We were prepared, we just didn’t execute.\”

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A drunk man who smelled like beer sat down on a subway next to a priest. The man\’s tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lipstick, and a half
empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his
newspaper and began reading. After a few minutes the man turned to the priest and asked, \”Say Father, what causes arthritis?\”

 

The priest replies, \”My Son, it\’s caused by loose living, being with cheap, wicked women, too much alcohol, contempt for your fellow man, sleeping around with prostitutes and lack of a bath.\”

 

The drunk muttered in response, \”Well, I\’ll be damned,\” Then returned to
his paper.

 

The priest, thinking about what he had said, nudged the man and
apologized. \”I\’m very sorry. I didn\’t mean to come on so strong. How long have you had arthritis?\”

 

The drunk answered, \”I don\’t have it, Father. I was just reading here that the Pope does.\”

Photo: Sgt. Joe Farley, former resident of Gloucester City, poses with local Sheiks during a Iraqi Police recruiting drive. Over 500 Iraqi local nationals were processed……Only a guy from Gloucester City could charm six sheiks to pose for a photo. Way to go Joe!

Hi Bill & Connie,

Well I want to write you hopefully my LAST email from Iraq before my Soldiers and I return home safely in Germany around the 22-23 of January 2008. Well its 0005 am on the 15th of January and its my last night I get to sleep in my room (container) before me and the last 7 Soldiers remaining from my Platoon here on FOB Iskan have to move into TENTS. We are probably flying out on Chinook Helicopters later sometime the night of the 18th and heading to BIAP.

So, to catch you up on what\’s been going on the past two weeks.

We conducted an Iraqi Police recruiting drive in which we had well over 500 Iraqi local nationals get processed thru at the Iraqi Army Compound located adjacent to FOB ISKAN over a 6 day period. This was the first time any of my soldiers and me had ever been thru such a MISSION. I\’m guessing that the 3ID leadership felt we had the most experience and we could handle anything they would throw at us even though we had only 2 weeks remaining here in IRAQ!

Photo: Police Recruits doing chin-ups..click to enlarge

As always we adapted and overcame any shortcomings and improved on each and every day putting more people thru the screening to become possibly Iraqi Police in the future.

Each potential candidate came with their packet and then got checked thru the HIIDE system in which we scan their pupils of their eyes and also scan their finger prints. We check if they have any prior arrests and negative incidents in which they had previously been scanned in the past. All this information then gets downloaded at the end of each day and gets put into the system which tracks thousands of Iraqi Local Nationals. Once this is done a group of ten goes thru and has 10 minutes to take their reading & writing comprehension exam.

Photo: Recruit must run a mile to qualify. This man is doing it in his bare feet on stones….click to enlarge

The paragraph that they have to answer 5 basic questions is probably at the best a 3^rd grade level. But as mentioned previously most Iraqi\’s don\’t get the opportunity to complete school and have to help at home.

After they do their test it gets graded by our Interpreters and they receive their score and then talk to an Iraqi Police officer. Once finished they have to conduct a PT test of 5 categories. They must perform 20 pushups, 20 Sit-ups, 5 Pull-ups, run 100 m, and 1500 m for time. These factors in with all that PASS their Reading & Writing Exam. Photo:

Some of the 500 recruits who applied for a job on the Iraqi police force (click to enlarge)

It\’s most important that each of the candidates can read and write because as an IP they have to be able to thoroughly understand their job duties and have the ability to complete the basic reports that they submit in their every day missions. Of the 500 Iraqi Local National only about 200 passed both the reading & writing portions and PT exam. These 200 then will go on to Babylon and Hillah where they will go thru another extensive exam and from there about 75% will get hired on to become Iraqi Police.

Each regular Iraqi Police makes between $300-400 max and this is enough to provide for their families. Its mind boggling how little they get but I guess its better then having them out there and tempted by Al Qaeda and other terror organizations that are present here in Iraq and taking their money to conduct attacks against Coalition Forces and Iraqi Police and Army personnel.

We are now currently conducting our 6th day of OJT for our NEW MP\’s (230th MPCO) out of out Kaiserslautern, Germany. We want them to have a good change over because it\’s always good to set up the incoming unit for success. We have already conducted our layouts of all our Hmmmv\’s and ASV\’s (Armored Security Vehicles), radios, Weapons, ammo, pyro, laser sights, night vision devices, computers, and the rest of the equipment so we can sign this all over to them.

Photo: Sgt. Noble Malone instructing recruit on proper way to do situp (click to enlarge)

As a Squad Leader I had over 3-4 Million dollars worth of property to maintain and hold accountability for. I think I had more stress these past 2-3 days making sure everything was accounted for and then transferred over properly to hand receipts to ensure the incoming Squad leader is set up for success and not left hanging. I was finally able to enjoy a nice evening at the gym and running 5 miles on the treadmill and doing some weight
training.

We have 2 days left to let them go out and conduct missions and patrol the areas that their going to be responsible after we leave here for the next 15 months by themselves. We have spent the past 3 days getting them familiarized with the primary & alternate routes for each of the Iraqi Police Stations and all their Check Points.

Photo: SSG Farley with K-9 Marco (click to enlarge)

We also made sure to introduce all the key MP leaders (NCO\’s and Officers) to the Iraqi Police Chiefs and Deputies of each Police Station. The other remaining days we have got them up to speed on trip tickets, mission briefs and debriefs, detainee reports,PSMR Reports (500 Question report documenting each Iraqi Police\’s status monthly), Story boards, IP Manning, and also to the FOB showing them all the stuff they need to do on a daily basis.

Well its 0100 am and I think I\’ve talked your ear off again. I might have to take you up on the offer on becoming a journalist…ha-ha…But I do enjoy writing especially informing others of the stuff that most of us don\’t get to see on the TV or read in the Newspapers.

There\’s a lot of PROGRESS going on here and all the people who are blind to the fact its IMPORTANT for their sons and daughters, husbands and wives to be here and doing what we are doing to help not only protect our Country, United States of America but to help improve the World and keep terrorists from building up and getting stronger and attacking again like they did on September 11, 2001.

Photo: SSG Farley can still do one-arm chin-ups! (click to enlarge)
I am hoping to come home now around the 20th of February after I take a little vacation and forget about the past 15 months and then see my family and friends. I will ensure that I come next store and say Hello. Please let me know before I leave here if you would like something from Iraq. It\’s not a problem. Also try to locate the address of the Gloucester City soldier that is now in Germany that you mentioned earlier that is also an MP. If you get me his name and address I be please to help in any way I can.

Thanks for always being a good listener. Looks like the Patriots and the Packers will be in the Super Bowl. My prediction is Patriots 31-24 over the Packers.

Sincerely,

SSG Joseph Farley
127th MPCO
CMR 470 Box 1686
APO AE 09185

Note from Bill: Sgt Joe Farley, is a former resident of Gloucester City and a graduate of Gloucester City High School. The Farley\’s are our neighbors. We watched Joe grow up from a little tyke into a man. He is great representative of the community of Gloucester City.

On behalf of the residents in Gloucester City I like to say, \”We are very proud of you Joe. Thank you and your fellow soldiers for the sacrifices you have made to protect our country.\”

Sincerely, Bill

Related: Christmas letter from SSG Farley Related: SSG Farley\’s October Letter

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

source http://sjoutdoors.blogspot.com

By Doug Skinner, South Jersey Outdoors

After my vacation, I thought a lot about why I enjoy the outdoors as much as I do. More specifically, why I can spend 8-12 hours on the lake fishing without getting hungry, cranky, or tired.

For the first time I have recognized passion in my hobby. It came while I was packing up to leave Florida, and only now have I had to time to reflect on the feeling I had while I was down there. Here\’s what happened:

As part of the packing-to-return-home ordeal I had to go down to the car and get my fishing rods so I could put them in the rod holder for the flight back. It was pouring, and time was of the essence, but that didn\’t stop the itch. The itch is that feeling that you have that is almost unbearable to ignore, and irritates you until you scratch it. My \”itch\” that day was for one more cast.

Now, \”one more,\” is never actually just one more. It\’s often as many casts as one can safely get off before missing anything too important (like a flight home 1000 miles away).

But I digress, it was raining steadily and a cold front approached so I knew two things were happening. First, approaching cold fronts often kick fish into high gear. They get excited, hungry, and aggressive as the front bears down. Second, temperatures were dropping fast, and at a certain point fishing would shut down altogether.

Quickly becoming drenched I went to the dock and with the grace and effort of a gazelle bounding away from an approaching lion, I casted as hard and fast as I could. The lure hit the water and with a few gentle twitches was immediately inhaled by a large Jack Crevelle. I was surprised by the attack and did not set the hook in time, which the fish took advantage of by immediately letting go of the hook.

The second cast proved more fruitful, this time I was prepared and set the as soon as I felt the fish bump my lure. It wasn\’t the biggest fish, in fact it was smaller than the first, but I landed him. Now, I was completely soaked and would have to change before we could leave. But it was worth it, it was enough to alleviate the itch I had to cast, at least temporarily…

My buddy \”Jack\”

In warmer weather, here in New Jersey, I often feel the same sort of itch. I can\’t go more than a day or two without planning my next excursion. I have always felt a passion for fishing, but have never explored the feelings. It wasn\’t until my trip to Florida that I grasped the intensity at which I need to stretch some line.

Hobbies are an important aspect of our lives. They give us something to enjoy without the added stress of supervisors and bosses. I consider myself lucky to have a hobby that keeps me outside often because I get to see amazing things both on the water and off.
reprinted with permission of Doug Skinner

MALESINSKI, IRENE ANNA
(nee Senkarik), on January 16, 2008, of Bellmawr. Age 90.
Beloved wife of the late Matthew. Devoted mother of William J. Martin (the late Patricia and Evelyn) and Irene Stone (the late William). Loving grandmother of Mark and Bryn Emkjer, Stephen and JurateMartin, Paula Gentlesk,William and Jeannine Stone and Edward and Christine Bates. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass 10am Saturday at Mary, Mother of the Church, 20 Braisington Ave., Bellmawr.
Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mrs. Malesinski\’s memory to Vitas Hospice, 18 E. Laurel Road, Stratford, NJ 08084. Expressions of sympathymay be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com

BREYER, HARRY F.
Age 76, of (Holiday City), Williamstown, formerly of Deptford. Died suddenly Monday January 14, 2008, after a fall at home. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by his family.

Harry grew up in the Fairview section of Camden, he was a member of ICAC of Fairview. Harry worked for the New York Shipyard in Camden until it closed. He then went on to be a letter carrier in the Deptford-Woodbury Heights office serving the Sherwood section. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and especially enjoyed attending the grandchildren\’s activities. Harry loved to golf with his friends at Holiday City. He was known for his great sense of humor and his loving ways.

Husband of the late Lorraine. He is survived by his fiancee\’, Alyce Nelson, one daughter Lisa Masoorli and her husband Michael of Deptford, three sons William and his wifeDianne of Almonesson, Michael and his wife Jeanne of Woodbury Heights, Jeffrey and his wife Julie of Barrington, 8 grandchildren Kate, Michael, Allison, Jeffrey, Jamie, Jacob, Mark, and Alex, one brother William and his wife June of Newport Richey, FL.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family 7:00 to 9:00 pm Friday and 9:00 to 10:30 AM Saturday, at SMITHFUNERAL HOME 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church Of The Incarnation, 240 Main St., Mantua at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer\’s Association, 3 Eves Dr, Marlton, NJ 08053.