HOLLOWAY, VIRGINIA
(Nee-Shivers) On December 10, 2007, of Audubon, NJ. Age 79 years.
Beloved wife of the late William R. Holloway. Dear sister of Frank (Betty) Shivers and Anne Rentz. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Shivers.
Mrs. Holloway was a member of the Haddonfield Chapter #140 OES and an employee of over 44 years with Campbell Soup Co. Camden, NJ.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Graveside Service Friday 2 PM at Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ.Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Audubon, NJ

Zigmund F. Biernacki Jr., 72, of National Park, N.J., died Dec. 10, 2007 at Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury, N.J. He was born in Woodbury and lived his whole life in National Park. He retired after 42 years with Public Service Electric & Gas Co. He was a lifetime exempt fireman of the National Park Fire Company. He was an avid gardener. He was the beloved husband of Ruth S. (nee Ferris). He was survived by two sons, Zigmund H. (and his wife Catherine) of West Deptford, and Harry W. (and his wife Lisa) of Willistown Twp., Pa. Also six grandchildren, Alexis, Lauren, Carolyn, Paul, Crista, and Jenna. Also two sisters, Marjorie Sheridan of West Suffield, Ct., and Lillian Rodenbaugh of Verga, NJ. There will be a viewing on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 171 Delaware St., Woodbury, NJ 08096. Funeral service at 10:30AM.

CELLUCCI, KATHY ROSE

(nee Vena), of Haddon Twp., peacefully on Dec. 9, 2007, age 52 years.
Beloved wife of Lawrence D. Cellucci; devoted mother of Cory D. Cellucci; daughter of Anthony Vena & his wife, Mary of Marlton and Patricia Finley of Collingswood; daughter-in-law of Mary C. Cellucci of Erial & the late John D. Cellucci, Sr.; sister of Wayne Vena, Robert (Donna) Symons, Keith (Jackie) Symons, Shawn (Robin) Vena, Donna (Steven) Bursell & Antionette (Ron) Obermeier; sister-in-law of Barbara (Wayne) Ryan, Bernadette(Lloyd Humphrey) Cellucci, Karen (Brian) Waters, Diane (Donald) Reckeweg & Michelle (James) Kennedy.
Kathy was a member of Collingswood High School Class of \’73 and was awarded a B.A. in Education from Temple Uv. Mrs. Cellucci taught 6th Grade at the Tatem School in Collingswood.
Viewing & Funeral Friday at 5PM in BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERALHOME, 226 Collings Ave., Collingswood. Funeral Service at 8 PM.
The family suggests donation in Kathy\’s memory to: Kathy Cellucci Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Tatem School, 265 Lincoln Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108.

YATES, JOHN W.
On December 10, 2007, of Mt. Ephraim. Age 85.
Beloved husband of Elia T. (nee Corda). Devoted father of Arlene (Tom) Murphy, Shirley (Stephen) LeBano and Andrea (Timothy) Andrews. Loving grandfather of Christine, Lauren, Richard,Stephanie and Rachel.
There will be a viewing from 8:45 to 9:45am Friday morning at Sacred Heart RC Church, 11 N. Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephraim. Funeral Mass 10am in church. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mr. Yates\’ memory to Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Failure Center, C/O The Lourdes Health Foundation, 1600 Haddon Ave., Camden, NJ 08103. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences @GardnerFuneralHome.com.

A 5-year-old Arkansas County boy killed a black bear Sunday weighing more than 400 pounds.

Tre Merritt, a descendant of Davy Crockett, was hunting with his grandfather Mike Merritt when a black bear happened upon their stand.

\”His 10th great-grandfather was Davy Crockett,\” Mike Merritt said. \”And Davy supposedly killed him a bear when he was three. And Tre is five and really killed a bear. I really doubt if Davy killed one when he was three.\”

Mike Merritt was in the stand at the time but said Tre did it all by himself.

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EDISON—Junior Kelly Kajunski (Glenmore, Pa./Downington East) and senior John Smith (Cliffwood Beach/Matawan) of the Rider University Indoor Track & Field teams were named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Performers of the Week for all competition December 4-10.

Last week at the New Year’s Invitational at Princeton University’s Jadwin Gym, Kajunski won the high jump with an ECAC qualifying height of 1.70 meters (5’7\”).

\”Kelly is ahead of schedule already in her preparation,\” said Rider head coach Rob Pasquariello. \”Kelly is the person who the other athletes are going to look to and her consistency is going to allow her to stand on her own. Kelly is developing into a leader, a take charge type of kid and is doing everything we have asked of her.\”

Smith won the 3000 meter race with a personal best time of 8:44.42. The second place runner finished over 11 seconds behind Smith’s pace.

\”John just picked up right where he left off from cross country season,\” said Pasquariello. \”He led our distance squad today.\” Smith placed 14^th at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference cross country championships in October, earning All-MAAC honors for the third time in his career.

At Princeton Rider was competing against Loyola, Rutgers, Monmouth, Temple and host Princeton. \”The meet is a very good meet to open with,\” Pasquariello said about the competition. \”All of the fields were solid and gave our athletes a chance to test themselves right out of the blocks.\”

Rider competes again January 12 at the Penn State Relays.

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By Bill Bates

NEWS Correspondent

 

Andy Gilmore, Director of Public Safety, announced that there has been an interest in re-implementing the Mount Ephraim Crime Watch Program within the Borough. Police Chief Dobleman along with the Mount Ephraim Police Force will be holding their first meeting on Wednesday, December 19, at 8:00 pm in the borough hall meeting room. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this program is welcomed to attend this first informational meeting. Anyone who is unable to attend, but would like to be involved can contact the police station from 8:30 to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday at 856-931-2225.

 

An ordinance was read authorizing the acquisition of equipment, improvements to the sewer system, and various roadway improvements; appropriating the sum of $300,000 therefore; authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds or bond anticipation notes to the Township of Voorhees, County of Camden, in the aggregate principal amount of up to $285,000; making certain determinations and covenants; and authorizing certain related actions in connection with the foregoing. A resolution was also read appointing Risk Management Consultants for a three year term.

 

The Mount Ephraim Fire Department answered 39 calls for the month of November, 449 year-to-date, and conducted 28 drills year-to-date. The Mount Ephraim Police answered 487 calls for the month of November including 6 assault & or burglary, 13 drug offenses, 17 juvenile complaints, 17 motor vehicle accidents, made 32 adult arrests, 4 juvenile arrests (3 for criminal mischief and 1 for curfew), and served 43 out of town warrants. There were 42 emergency medical services calls answered for the month of November.

 

The Commissioners are working with the Borough Engineer and the Police Department on the possibility of installing road humps and or not allowing non-residential traffic to turn onto side streets during rush hours as numerous complaints have flooded the borough hall regarding traffic coming off of the Black Horse Pike and speeding. One resident spoke out during the public portion of the meeting with several concerns and possible suggestions to the Black Horse Pike and 4th Avenue in front of the WaWa. The Commissioners informed the resident that this was already a problem that they are looking into and will be working with State D.O.T. to see what can be done to the area to make improvements.

 

Commissioner Gilmore wanted to let the Vilardo Family know that the borough has Emergency Management Coordinator Jason Vilardo in their thoughts and prayers and wishes him a quick recovery. Jay will be out of service for several weeks following surgery.

 

Commissioner Bruce Greenwald, Director of Public Works, reported 70,000 pounds of recycling was collected for November. Several pot holes were filled in on Thompson Avenue and the borough is looking to make several more repairs in the upcoming year. The Green Avenue Resurfacing Project has started with the replacement of concrete curbs. Third Avenue will be completed once Green Avenue has been completed.

 

In the wake of severe snow, residents are reminded to park on the odd number side of the street to allow snow plows adequate room to plow the streets.

 

The Borough Engineer reported that Phase Two of the Kings Highway Street Scape Project, that will be replacing walkways and installing pavers from the Railroad Tracks at Station Avenue down to Green Avenue at 7-11, have been submitted and are currently awaiting approval from the State Department of Transportation. Following approval, the work will commence, weather permitting.

 

Mayor Joe Wolk reported that he had spoken with Post Office officials and they have now pushed the opening back to early to mid January, 2008. Mayor Wolk on behalf of the borough employees wished everyone a happy and safe holiday season. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2008 commencing at 8:00 pm in the borough hall meeting room.

 

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—Brandon Cotten of Wiconisco, PA, a senior at Williams Valley High School, has signed a national letter of intent to further his education and baseball career at Rider University, Rider baseball coach Barry Davis announced.

A 6’2\”, 170 pound centerfielder, Cotten was an All-Upper Dauphin Sentinel first team pick his sophomore and junior seasons after being the Upper Dauphin Sentinel Freshman of the Year in 2005.

\”Brandon has plus speed and covers a lot of ground in the outfield,\” Davis said. \”Offensively he has the chance to hit for power, but has the speed to be a force every time he comes to the plate.\”

Cotten collected 53 hits in 147 at bats (.361) over his last two seasons, compiling nine doubles, 12 triples and a pair of home runs. His 15 career triples is already the Williams Valley career record, shattering the old record of 10.

During the summer of 2007 Cotten earned Upper Dauphin American Legion All-Star honors.

\”We are expecting Brandon to challenge for playing time early in his collegiate career,\” Davis said.

Rider won 20 games last season, the 15^th consecutive 20-win season and 24^th in the last 25 years for the Broncs.

Rider will host the 2008 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship tournament at Mercer County’s Waterfront Park.

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PISCATAWAY, N.J. – For the second consecutive year, Rutgers junior RB Ray Rice (New Rochelle, N.Y.) has been named a Second Team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. The Walter Camp All-America team is selected by the head coaches and sports information directors of the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision schools and is the nation\’s oldest All-America team, now in its 118^th year.

Rice, a finalist for the Doak Walker Award which recognizes the top running back in the nation, became the first Scarlet Knight in 138 years of football to rush for three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons, including back-to-back 1,700 yard campaigns. He was also the first to rush for 20 touchdown seasons in consecutive seasons. For his career, Rice set the yardage mark in school history with 4,646 yards on the ground and has 24 100-yard games in 37 contests.

The Scarlet Knights return to action January 5, 2008 in the International Bowl vs. Ball State. Kickoff is set for 12 noon from the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario with national television coverage on ESPN2. For complete information on Rutgers\’ third straight bowl appearance and ticket information, visit RutgersBowl.com.

Ray Rice 2007 Postseason Honors
· Doak Walker Finalist
· Maxwell Award Semifinalist
· Unanimous First Team All-BIG EAST selection
· The Sporting News Second Team All-American
· Walter Camp Football Foundation Second Team All-American
· College Football News All-BIG EAST
· Rivals.com First Team All-American
· Rivals.com First Team All-BIG EAST