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PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Former Rutgers football player and assistant coach James J. (Jim) Taiga passed away on Friday, Dec. 7, at Ocean Medical Center in Brick. He was 82.

Taigia played for the Scarlet Knights as a two-way lineman in 1948-50 under head coach Harvey Harman. Taigia was an offensive line coach under head coaches John Bateman and Frank Burns from 1968-1982.

Taigia served in the Navy as a chief petty officer before enrolling at Rutgers. He received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers in 1950, and his masters in education in 1954. Prior to joining the Rutgers football coaching staff in 1968, he was a teacher and coached football at Rahway HS, Piscataway HS and Hillside HS.

As a two-way guard for the Scarlet Knights, \”Chief\” helped the team compile an impressive 21-6 record in his three seasons on the varsity, including 8-1 in 1947. The 1948 team went 7-2 and was captained by Burns, who Taigia later coached with.

As an assistant coach, Taigia played a key role in teams that compiled a 105-56-1 mark n 15 years. Rutgers posted winning records in 11 of those 15 seasons, including an 11-0 mark and a No. 17 national ranking in 1976. Taigia\’s offensive line helped pave the way for 287 points that season.

Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec, 10, at the Quackenboss Funeral Home, 156 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 11 at the funeral home, followed by burial at Elmwood Cemetery, North Brunswick.

The Gloucester Catholic Alumni Appeal is currently underway. Funds help support Alumni Scholarships, an Alumni Bus and provide financial assistance for hardship students.

Donations may be sent to: Gloucester Catholic Alumni Association, PO Box 596, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. or you can go here to donate online.

Newly-elected Gloucester City Councilman Bruce Parry would like to thank the citizens of Gloucester City who came out to vote on November 5, \”especially those in the 2^nd Ward, who gave me their vote for City Council.\”

\”It is an important time for Gloucester City, and some tough decisions need to be made,\” said Parry.

\”Replacing and working hard as Jean Kaye, Elsie Loebell and Rocky Kormann, who have been on City Council for many years, will be a challenge for John Hutchinson, Kellie Ferry and I. It is our goal to continue their hard work and efforts and make the changes needed to improve our city.

\”I along with my running mates want to thank each and every resident for their support,\” said Parry.

 I have heard rumors in reference to the Gloucester City paid Fire Department. If what I am hearing is true, new Mayor and Council should be ashamed of themselves.

Wasn\’t the tragedy of July 4, 2002, enough of a wake up call to all of you that improvement is needed?

It is called moving forward, not backward.

A City of boarded-up buildings, falling down row homes, Section 8 housing, balloon construction, and two senior complexes needs a more than timely response – to mention a few things.

You say you need to cut the budget. There are many departments where the budget can be cut, and it is not with our paid fire department.

You have certainly worn out the definition of nepotism in Gloucester City. So, start cutting the budget with jobs that have been created for someone\’s relative – but not with those who serve and protect.

Firefighters need medals, not unemployment checks.

Carol S. Ruggierio, Gloucester City

The Mt. Ephraim Celebration Committee is sponsoring a Best Holiday Decorated House Contest. The deadline to register your home for the contest is December 14, 2007.

Registration forms are available at the Mt. Ephraim Borough Hall or you can email your registration information to [email protected]. Prizes will be awarded.

By Sara Martino

NEWS Correspondent

\”I would like to have a committee formed to get our great vision going,\” Mayor John Soubasis said during the Brooklawn Borough Council meeting.

His vision includes various future improvements such as a \”streetscape\” to include a town clock, monuments at the circles, widening of the circles, tree removal and planting of natural grasses.

\”The big issue is the amount of traffic going through the town. We would like to plant trees along Highway 130 to create a buffer for the homes and make improvements along Broadway,\” he said.

Borough Engineer Chuck Riebel said top priority will also be given to the painting of the water tank.

\”Another big issue is the need for all employees to understand their role in the borough,\” Soubasis said.

He will call a mandatory meeting to discuss employee participation and also to review insurance coverage. Soubasis also plans to discuss the operation procedures for next year with the council members.

Councilwoman Theresa Branilla said employee questions arise because of uncertainty.

\”Education in the job is always a good thing,\” she said, and reminded members that the \”Spirit\” group is still continuing this year and gift certificates will distributed to local families during the Holiday season. (Call 456-0750 ext. 162).

Donna Domico, public works manager, said leaves will still be pick up and suggested that residents placed the vegetation along the grass strip on the sidewalks.

Also, Domico said the state does not want the washing of commercial vehicles on local streets and the issue will be clarified in the newsletter.

Soubasis commented on the increased number or parking spaces on certain streets due to the enforcement of new ordinances.

\”Boats, trailers and campers were almost all moved in accordance to the ordinances that are now in place\” he said.

Fire and Police Department vehicles were facing difficulty in maneuvering turns on some streets and having the large boats and trailers, etc, removed has created safer traveling down the streets.

Borough Clerk Barbara Lewis said the Borough Reorganization meeting will be Monday, January 7, at 6 p.m. and the regular council meeting will be held on the fourth Monday, January 28, instead of the third Monday, due to the Martin Luther King holiday.

MOSER, DOROTHY M.

(nee McCreery) On December 6, 2007 of Mt. Ephraim, NJ age 87 yrs.
Beloved wife of the late Robert. Devoted mother of Patricia Bennett (Robert) and Bob Moser (Joan). Loving grandmother of Sean and the late Christine. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Moser proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. She was a long time resident of Mt. Ephraim and served as President of the PTA. Mrs. Moser later worked for Strawbridge & Clothier\’s in Philadelphia where she sang in the Choir. Among her many hobbies, Mrs. Moser enjoyed sewing and reading.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday morning from 10am at POPIOLEK FUNERAL HOME, 400 Clements Bridge Rd, Barrington, NJ, where a Funeral Service will take place at 11am. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bell-mawr, NJ.
If desired, the family requests memorial contributions to the Native American Heritage Assoc., P.O. Box 512, Rapid City, SD, 57709-9861. For directions or to email condolences please visit www. njfuneralhome. net.

A Vermont man, who was hunting during Maine\’s muzzleloader season, went missing Monday, according to the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Luckily, he was found alive by a snowmobiler Wednesday on Jackson Mountain near Madrid. The location was outside of the 5-mile search zone.

At least 26 game wardens, seven Forest Service rangers, three canine units and nine volunteers from the Maine Association for Search and Rescue had been conducting the search. Two aircraft and two helicopters — one from the Maine Forest Service and one from the Maine Army National Guard based in Bangor, took to the skies when weather permitted.

Steven Wright, 53, of Woodford, Vt., an experienced hunter, was picked up by the snowmobiler, Donald Eisenhaur, 68, of Madrid. He had set out Monday on a deer track near Tumbledown Mountain and Byron, during a snowstorm that dumped 15 inches of snow in the area.

Wright was airlifted late Wednesday afternoon to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and was in stable condition. According to Lt. Patrick Dorian of the Maine Warden Service, the hunter endured an \”incredible story of survival.\” As darkness set in Monday night, Mr. Wright was lost and told game wardens that he decided to keep walking to stay warm. He fell into a water hole and was submerged up to his neck, got out and continued to walk.

Tired, his clothes freezing on him, Mr. Wright eventually climbed in a ditch and covered himself with spruce thicket in an attempt to stay warm. The search began on Tuesday morning after his two hunting companions reported him missing Monday night. He didn\’t turn up that day.

On Wednesday morning he stayed on a roadway, hoping that he\’d be found. In the middle of the afternoon, Wright became thirsty, left the road and walked into a gully to get a drink of water. At that time, Eisenhaur drove by on his snowmobile.

Wright heard the snowmobile engine and became upset. His only chance of survival just drove by. But Eisenhaur decided to retrace his trails and head home before dark.

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IRVINE, RICHARD DALE, SR.
On December 5, 2007, of Haddon Twp. Age 74.
Beloved husband of Marion E. (nee Hackman). Devoted father of Rich, Jr. and his wife Diana of Seaford, DE and Robert and his special friend Maryellen of West Collingswood, NJ. Loving grandfather of Aaron and his fiancee Stacy, Trevor and Shannon. Dear brother of the late Peggy. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Irvine was a volunteer English tutor through Jewish Family Services for Ukranian immigrants and was on the Board of Directors of New Visions Community Services of Camden.He enjoyed music, especially playing the piano and organ.
Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing from 10:00 to 12 noon Tuesday morning at Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 E. Clements Bridge Rd., Runnemede, NJ 08078. Funeral Service 12 noon at the church. Interment at Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Irvine\’s memory to Trinity Lutheran Church or to New Visions Community Services, 523 Stevens St., Camden, NJ 08103.
Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com