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AUDUBON- Gloucester High got their first win of the season today against Audubon High. Lions Brett Darrow high scorer with 16 points and teammate Brandon Blackiston followed with 10 points.

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By Lois Lane, gossip columnist for ClearysNoteBook

The Gloucester City Breakfast Club had a huge turnout for their December 29 meeting held at the Dining Car Depot, Monmouth Street at the Railroad. Some thirty-nine men were in attendance.

Hank Miller won the prize for coming the longest distance. The former Gloucester resident, who writes the column When East Meets West for ClearysNoteBook, flew in from his home in Kitakyushu City, Japan just for the breakfast.

Photo: Welcoming Hank, left, with a warm handshake is Rick Gonzales (click on photo to enlarge).

Winning second place was former Gloucesterite Jack Bowe, who traveled from St. Louis Missouri to see his friends. Third was Bill Wibby Yeager who drove from Dover, Delaware. Fourth and Fifth Place goes to Butch Shaffer (Cape May) and Ron Raube (Mays Landing). The winners each received a second cup of coffee at no charge plus all the water they could drink.

El Presidente Chas Pitzo (photo left, click to enlarge) announced that Bill Cleary has resigned as treasurer and Jack Heiser volunteered to take his place. Pitzo gave a treasury report stating there was $400 in the account. Photo: El Presidente giving giving shows t

Speaking of Cleary he was the winner of the 50-50 this month. Since he was chosen to pick the stub out of the bucket some members thought he shouldn\’t be eligible to win. The executive board held an emergency meeting and ruled he could keep the prize ($19.02) as long as he picked up the tab for everyone\’s breakfast. Needless to say when it came time to pay the check Cleary was no where to be found.

Photo: Some members act a little peculiar when they forget to take their med\’s. For example: Butch Shaffer, left and Joe Boulden.

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Besides those already mentioned others in attendance included: Sam Chew, Frank Grandizio, Tom and Bud Wrigley, John Lang, Joe Boulden, Bob Bevan, Frank Cipolone, Bob Sliwa, Jack Persichetti, Ron Middleton, Joe DiGiacomo, Earl Kaighn, Walt Hall, Stu Rechard, Tom Moody and John Zdon. 

Also, John Hindsley, Joe Raube, Rick Gonzales, Jim and Harry Blymer, Mike Bowe, Joe Miller, Chalie Tourtual, Harry Walker, Tom ChooChoo Murphy.

The next meeting, Saturday, January 26 at 9 AM. To become a member you must be a male, be able to eat breakfast and enjoy laughing. Also you need to know the answer to this question……where was the Charles Street Stadium located? Just in case you need a hint it was somewhere in Gloucester City.

Note: If you would like to receive an email each month to remind you of the breakfast send your name and email address to [email protected].

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By Hank F.Miller Jr.

New Year\’s is the most significant holiday in Japan. On the morning of January 1, family members exchange formal greetings and have o-toso, or spiced sake, o-zoni soup containing rice cakes, and a variety of special New Year\’s dishes. Parents give their children o-toshidama, or New Year\’s money gifts. Then they enjoy reading New Year\’s greeting postcards which are sent by family members or friends, and are usually delivered around noon.

Quite a few people pay the New Year\’s first visit to a shrine or temple to pray for coming good fortune.

In years gone by, Japanese children used to often fly beautifully decorated kites and or play battledore and shuttlecock and Japanese card games, but nowadays we don\’t see kids doing things like that as often as we used to Children today seem to prefer playing soccer and home video games. These traditional customers are disappearing by degrees and that sad to see.

 

A MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

With Warm Regards From Kitakyushu City, Japan

Hank F. Miller Jr & Family

Robert A. Jones, age 72 died on December 26, 2007. A graduate of Clayton High School in 1953, he attended Washington College and received his degree from Temple University in 1968.
Bob was an Army Veteran serving from 1958-1960. He owned and operated Robert A. Jones Inc. Accountants in Pitman and formerly of Camden.

He was Auditor for the City of Camden from 1976-1996. Bob was a licensed Registered Municipal Accountant and Public School Accountant who audited many municipalities and school districts. Bob was a member of the Registered Municipal Accountants Assn. of NJ and the NJ Public Accountants Association. He was also a member of the Pitman United Methodist Church where he served on the Finance Committee and was an Usher. He was also an avid golfer.

Survived by his wife of 50 years Mary Jane (nee Wright), son Robert Harlan (Paula) Jones of Chalfont, Pa., daughter Mary Ellen (Steven) Taylor of Mantua, grandchildren Kristina Jones, Matthew Taylor, Alyssa Jones, Evan Taylor, brother Everett G., Jr. of Pennsville and sister Doris (Arthur) Kleinfelder of Port Jefferson, NY.

Friends may call Friday 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 to 10:45 a.m. in the Pitman United Methodist Church, Broadway and Lambs Rd., Pitman. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment Manahath Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Pitman United Methodist Church Rebuilding Fund, PO Box 7, Pitman, NJ 08071.

Arrangements by the KELLEY FUNERAL HOME, Pitman.

By Andy Glockner
ESPN.com

Source www.rider.edu

This small-time setting was about the last place you would expect to find an NBA prospect, but there he was in Rider\’s handsome cranberry red uniform, a visitor from the decidedly mid-major MAAC, long and lean like the 1 that adorns his jersey\’s back. Meet Jason Thompson, the best 6-foot-11, 250-pound forward you\’ve never heard of.

Last season, Thompson averaged 20.1 points and 10.1 rebounds a game, placing him with Kevin Durant and Nick Fazekas as the only 20-and-10 players in Division I. This season, after a summer spent working out at camps run by LeBron James and Amare Stoudemire, he\’s averaging 19.8 points and 11.3 rebounds a game.

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MIGNOGNA, PASQUALE L.
On December 25, 2007, of Runnemede, formerly of Bellmawr. Age 72.
Devoted father ofJoseph and Michael Mignogna and Lisa Goldstein. Dear brother of Victor A. (Janet) Mignogna.
Mr. Mignogna proudly served in the U.S. Army.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Saturday morning from 8:15 to 9:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR. Funeral Mass 10am Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr. Entombment New St. Mary\’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made inMr. Mignogna\’s memory to the Salvation Army, 915 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ 08103.
Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com

 JEER–NJ Gov. Corzine and the Lame Duck Legislators recently did away with the death penalty in our state. Edward P. Donohue, Chief of Police, Lower Township sums it up in a recent Letter to the Editor stating in part, \”This is a slap in the face to every one who puts on a bulletproof vest every day, kisses their family and walks out the door to protect the state\’s residents.\”

CHEER- Gloucester City Patrolman Steve Burkhardt and his K-9 partner \”Eich\” pronounced \”Ike\” a 15- month- old black German shepherd imported from Slovakia graduate today, December 28, from the Camden County Police Academy. The course began on September 10^th . Eich will be certified in patrol work as well as narcotics detection.

JEER-To NJ Senate President Richard J. Codey, D-Essex, who has proposed that the 11 percent pay raises for state judges (who just received a raise in July) be expanded to include 16.3 percent pay boosts for the state\’s 21 county prosecutors. If approved the prosecutors pay would bump up to $165,000 a year from the $141,000 they now are paid. The Democrat controlled part-time legislators (salary $49,000 a year) also want to give themselves a raise. Instead of looking for ways to cut spending Democrats and Republicans alike by their actions continue to say, \”The Hell with the voters! We can increase taxes and still be re-elected.\”

 

CHEER-To Mary Lou Adams, a five year member and president of the Gloucester City Historical Society along with a \”Big Thumbs Up\” to Rae Whalen, a 15 year member and vice-president of the Society. Both women are running for re-election next month. It is our hope the membership will see the wisdom of re-electing these two dedicated members.

 

CHEER– Joe Brophy of Gloucester City recently helped a local resident in her time of need. The person writes, \”I was at a local gas station and I needed assistance with placing air in my front tire and monitoring the accurate amount to put in. The staff of the gas station stated they did not know how to help me with my visibly low tire. Fortunately for me, Joe Brophy was purchasing gas and swiftly offered to help out. How uplifting that someone was willing to spend extra time in the wind and frigid temperatures to assist a fellow citizen. Joe\’s patience and kindness will long be remembered!\”

 

 CHEER–Another individual suggested, \”A Thumbs Up to all the military personnel from Gloucester City and surrounding area for their great work in all branches of the military service to our country. I say a prayer every time I see the list of their names in the GCN, as these brave men and women VOLUNTEER their lives to ensure our freedom! Thanks.

CHEER-Up again this month for praise is the Gloucester City Police Department. A reader writes, \”Members of our police department have a tough job, day in and day out. Just as impressive as the job they do is their involvement in our community. Look at any youth sports league in town and our officers are involved in someway. Plus they are active in PAL. In my opinion, one of the biggest assets for the police this past year has been Clearys website. Police Lieutenant Berglund has been very forthcoming with information to the public; and ClearysNoteBook has it up on the website right away. I as a citizen appreciate getting crime information as soon as possible.\”

CHEER-Gloucester City High School staff member Joe Gorman is starting his 30th year of coaching in Gloucester City. Joe has given of himself to this community in many, many capacities for decades. Thank you Joe!

JEER-To those police officers who for whatever reason fly thru neighborhood intersections and run through red lights at high speeds without stopping or slowing down. In a City that is only two square miles a few seconds these speed demons are saving is not worth the life of a child or some other innocent bystander. If they are allowed to continue sooner or later someone will be killed or seriously injured by their reckless driving.

Contributing to the Decembers column were Bernadette Gorman, Catherine Gottert, and Michael Kazmar. There were also several people who sent in recommendations without a name. Thank you one and all for your help.

 

Besides Gloucester residents I would also like to see citizens from surrounding communities send in their suggestions for a Cheer or Jeer. This column is an open forum. So take advantage of it. It is posted the last week of each month. Reply to [email protected].

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Associated Press

Home News Tribune Online 12/28/07

A wrongful death lawsuit was filed Friday by lawyers for Gary and Julie DeVercelly, whose son Gary
DeVercelly Jr. died in March after a party at the on-campus Phi Kappa Tau house in which authorities
say pledges were urged to consume large quantities of alcohol.

The suit in state Superior Court seeks an unspecified amount of money from Rider, as well as Ohio-based Phi Kappa Tau, and four members of the fraternity\’s now-defunct Rider chapter.

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December 28, 2007 Media Release

Lakeland, FL… The College of New Jersey wrestling team opened action on Friday at the 2007 Brute Sunshine Open at the Lakeland Convention Center. After one day of competition in the two-day non-team scored event, TCNJ proudly boasts eight wrestlers alive in the semifinals.

The 21-team competition features four of the nation’s top ten ranked teams in Division III, including No. 1 ranked Augsburg College (MN), #4 Heidelberg College (O), #6 Delaware Valley College and the #8 ranked Lions of TCNJ.

TCNJ’s junior Al Wonesh (Columbus, NJ/Northern Burlington) put the Lions in good standing after day one after he pulled the upset of the day off, besting the top seeded grappler at this weight and the tournament’s defending champion to advance in the 165 pound weight class.

At 157 pounds, Jon Biango (Waldwick, NJ/Waldwick) added a victory over second seeded to move on at his weight class.

Among the other Lions alive in the semifinals of their respective weight classes are freshman Kyle Kinchen (Jackson, NJ/Jackson) at 125 pounds, rookie John Barnett (Oak Ridge, NJ/Jefferson Township) at 149 pounds, Dan DiColo (Budd Lake, NJ/Mt. Olive) at 157.
Ranked No. 10 in Division III at 165 pounds, freshman Justin Bonitatis (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill East) remains in the winners’ bracket as well for the Lions, while junior Greg Osgoodby (Waldwick, NJ/Waldwick) is competing for TCNJ at 174 pounds and senior heavyweight Steve Carbone (Cranford, NJ/Cranford) is also alive for the Lions.

MAMOUNIS, GLENN G. (SKIP)
On December 24, 2007, age 60 years, of Haddon Heights.
Beloved husband of Josie A. (nee Johnson). Loving father of Kyle J. at home, George of Newfield and Lisa Bercute of Sewell. Also survived by two sisters, Donna M. Ruth of Ewan, Rosann Boggs of Gaithersburg, MD, four grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and great nephews, a godson John Pole and his special cousin Amigo Jim Payne.
Skip was a Sales Consultant with White Valley Memorials in Berlin, and was a former soccer coach, Webelo leader and Sunday School Teacher in Haddon Heights. He also was an excellent host to the Johansson family of Sweden. The family would also like to extend a special thanks to the Haddon Heights Police Dept. and the Haddon Heights Ambulance Squad.
Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to his Religious Service Saturday 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, 7th and Garden St., Haddon Heights, NJ 08035. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the American Diabetes Assoc., 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, or the First United Methodist Church at the above address. Arrangements by the EVOY-BANASZ FUNERAL HOME, Haddon Heights