Bill
As Publisher/Editor Emeritus I would suggest you explain to TuRt Kilcourse the meaning of the term euphemism. My review of your jeer comment clearly shows you know the City owns the lot. At a council meeting I recall Mr. Kilcourse referring to the area where he lives as \”his block\”. Did he use that term as a euphemism or did he make a TOTALLY FALSE STATEMENT and try to make the audience believe he owned the entire block?

Maybe we were paying his confidential secretary to explain the writings of others to him. But we will never know, after all that\’s confidential.

Bill, pay no attention to him, he failed all the same courses as my> brother \”J\”. But he also passed the ATTITUDE course.

Sincerely
Rub-A-Dubb Dubb

PS I looked all over for that R that you left out of Pearl\’s name but
never could find it.

Re: Kilcourse\’s Remarks……

Is it \”We\” the City residents and business\’ that own the parking lot,
or is it \”We\” the City politicians own the parking lot in question on
King St.? How about any \”City\” owned property? I\’m guessing that the
politicians take tax money, spend it to \”improve\” parking in a
neighborhood, then politicians take the same \”improvements\” like the
Ft. Nassau Park away. There is one thing that is a True Fact when it
comes to Gloucester City Politics, \”THE TRUTH HURTS!\”

I seem to remember True Facts like Oh Hara\’s paying $10,000.00 towards
the \”Public Parking Lot\” that \”This Business\” was specifically \”Taxed\”
for improvements to the area parking, and another business owner
\”Michael Mitchell\” paying over $2,000.00 towards that same parking lot,
so would these business\’ get this money back, and what\’s next, if Holt
needs more space, since it has been pushing out the volunteers, I guess
you can just give Holt the Fire Dept. on King St. and just move out
into Gloucester Heights. That lot is usually pretty full, from both
residents and business\’ but who cares about residents and small
business\’ anymore in this town, when we have Bigger Business\’ to cater
to, and I would bet with pretty good odds, that Holt has made campaign
contributions to at least one side, can both sides come clean about it?
True Fact or Closed Door Politics? \”THE TRUTH HURTS!\”

I would rather be lied to, at least I know the Facts aren\’t the Facts,
when politicians start to tell the \”Truth\” it\’s too confusing for us
Citizens! I\’ve heard that when politicians tell the truth, it takes too
many months to lie their way out of it! Stalemate, are we going
anywhere? I can\’t imagine how next years budget is going to look, I
personally think it\’s going to implode under the direction of financial
blunder.

We need to import some Delaware Politicians from the Governor on down,
Sales, Income, and Property Taxes 20 minutes from here only 3 counties
and they seem to be doing something right. Why can\’t NJ seem to get it
right?

signed True Facts?

ELLER
Marianne E.

On Feburary 8, 2007. Age 42. Of Wenonah, Formerly of Gloucester City. Surrounded and cared for by her devoted family. Loving and caring wife of 22 years to Wayne M. Eller, Jr. Beloved mother of Michael J. Eller, Megan L. Eller and Wayne R. Eller all of Wenonah. Beloved daughter of Mary Ann Gorman and her husband Frank of West Deptford and the late Robert L. Collins, Sr. (surviving wife Betsy). Dear Sister of Barbara Stafford and her husband Stan, Robert L. Collins, Jr. and his wife Colleen and Tina Greene and her husband Michael all of Gloucester City. Adoring grandmother of Kaylee Caban. Survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Marianne was a longtime resident of Gloucester City and was a graduate of Gloucester City High School in 1983. She was a resident of Wenonah (Deptford Township) for the last 18 years. Marianne worked as a school bus driver for McGough Company in Deptford. She was an active member of the Gloucester City Women’s Pool League for the last 21 years and she loved the league. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday Evening from 6 to 9 pm and Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:45 am at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford. Family requests that memorial donations be made in Marianne’s memory to Samaritan Hospice: 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, New Jersey 08053-3101. Please write in the memo of the check Marianne E. Eller. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Marianne E. Eller.

Chuckles (submitted by Hank Miller)

This is especially for all of you Gloucester fisherman out there !

A man called home to his wife and said,\”Honey I have been asked to go
fishing up in Canada with my boss and several of his friends.We\’ll be
gone for a week.
This is a good oportunity for me to get that promotion I\’ve wanted. So
please pack enough clothes for a week and set out my rod and
fishing box?

We\’re leaving from the office and will swing by the house to pick my
things up.
Oh!\”Please pack my new blue silk pajamas.\”

The wife thinks this sounds a bit fishy but being the good wife that
she is,she did exactly what her husband asked her to do.

The following weekend he came home a little tired, but otherwise
looking good.

the wife welcomed him home and asked if he caught many fish.

He said,\”Yes lots of salmon,some bluegill,and a few swordfish.But why
didn\’t you pack my new, silk pajamas like I asked you to do?

You\’ll love the answer…

The wife replied,\”I did… they\’re in your fishing tackle box !\”

Warm Regards Fron Kitakyushu
Hank F. Miller Jr

James, Lions upset Pitman

Liam James hit two free throws with one second left to give the Gloucester High School boys basketball team a 51-49 comeback upset victory over Pitman in Tri-County Conference Classic Division action on Wednesday.

The Lions (8-12) trailed the Panthers (16-6) by 10 points during the fourth quarter, before tightening their defense and catching fire from beyond the arc. Gloucester hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and went 6-for-6 from the free-throw line, while Pitman shot 6-for-13 from the line in the fourth to allow the Lions back in the game.

James finished with a team-high 21 points, while Brett Darrow added 13 on three 3\’s.

Tim Matchett scored a game-high 24 points in the loss, while Gene Reid added 16.

Advocacy group turns focus to expanding preschool

Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 02/7/07

JOHNSON
William P. Sr.

On February 8, 2007. One Day before his 91st Birthday. Of Bellmawr. Formerly of Barnegat and Camden. Loving and devoted husband of the late Violet Mae Johnson (nee Horstmann). Beloved father of William P. Johnson, Jr. and his wife Marie of Gloucester City and the late Kathleen R. Ricciardelli. Dear Grandmother of Anthony Ricciardelli (Eva), William C. Johnson, Eric T. Johnson (Rebecka). Loving great-grandmother of 5. Dear Brother of Raymond Johnson (Helen) of Lewes, Delaware, Marie Smith of Manahawkin and the late Ollie Johnson. Survived by many nieces and nephews. William was known to all as, \”Bill\” and was a longtime resident of Barnegat before moving to Bellmawr. Bill was a dedicated teacher at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge # 166 in Gloucester City. Bill was a dedicated member of the Ocean Community Church in Whiting. Relatives, friends and members of the Odd Fellows Lodge are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday morning from 9 am to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Interment to follow at Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. There will be no religious services at William’s request and no evening viewing. Family requests that memorial donations be made in William’s memory to the charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of William P. Johnson Sr

Gloucester Catholic captures Diamond

Catholic improved to 16-3 overall and 8-1 in the Diamond. Penns Grove, which fell to 9-9, 5-3, would have closed to within a half-game of the division lead with a victory. read more

ADDISON, MARIE E.
On February 5, 2007, Marie Elizabeth (nee Gross), age 93, passed away. Born in Gloucester City, Marie had been a longtime resident of Magnolia where she was a parishioner at St. Gregory\’s Catholic Church. Marie graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School and worked for 25 years at Heritage Bank and Midlantic Bank until her retirement in 1981.
Marie is the beloved wife of the late, William F. Addison Sr. She is the devoted mother of Joan A. (Earl Sr.) Shubert of Haddon Heights and the late William F. Addison, Jr. She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren, Debra (Lee) Ellis, Earl (Corrina) Shubert Jr., Donna (Daniel) Kane and Helen Addison Carr; 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 9 White Horse Pike (at Kings Hwy.), Haddon Heights. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 11:00 AM at St. Gregory\’s RC Church, Evesham Ave. and White Horse Pike, Magnolia. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. www.healeyfuneralhomes.com

BORDA, JOSEPH JAMES
Of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, peacefully past away at home on February 6, 2007. Aged 89 years.
He was the eldest and first-born son to immigrant parents from Italy, on September 25, 1917. Joe, affectionately known as \’Major\’ to his family, entered the United States Army in 1942. He served his country bravely in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II. While serving, Joe earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Service Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon.
After his discharge, he returned to Philadelphia and to his job at Campbell Soup where he worked as a Seam Adjuster. He served as the Vice President of Local P80 of the United Packinghouse Workers of America. During that time he also met the love of his life \’The Lady in Blue\’, Rose who would become his wife. After a short engagement, she would share his life for the next 60 years.
After his first two children, both daughters were born, he moved the family to New Jersey and settled in Mt. Ephraim where he has remained for the past 53 years. It was there that he would be blessed with a third daughter.
Joe retired from Campbell Soup in 1982 after 40 years of dedicated service to enjoy the golden years with his wife. In that time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow.
He enjoyed memberships with the Knights of Columbus Cardinal Cushing Council 6469 where he served as Grand Knight from 1989 to 1991 and American Legion Post 150.
Joe loved grocery-shopping, working in his yard, watching sports and spending time with his family. He was a constant source of information on current events, religion, sports, news and politics. Joe will be remembered as a \’Jack of all Trades but Master of None\’, being devoted to his family and country and being a hard working, honest man. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Joe is predeceased by his parents, Gaetano & Amalia and his brothers, James & John Borda. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years Rose M. Devoted father of Amelia and her husband Richard Bonczak, Phyllis and Rosemarie Borda. Loving grandfather of Richard and his wife Judith Bonczak, Christina Marie and Lisa Marie Bonczak. Dear Great grandfather of Richard III and Anthony Joseph Bonczak. Cherished brother of Theresa (Nick) Dalo, Rose (George) Dominic and Mildred (Dr. Thomas) Kaske. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Viewing Friday evening 6:30 to 9 PM and Saturday 8 to 9 AM in the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 1100 N. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 AM in Sacred Heart R. C. Church, Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Entombment Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Cherry Hill, NJ.
Tributes and memories may be shared at www.mcgfuneral.com
\’The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home\’

PETTIT, HARRY J.
On February 6, 2007. Age 57. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of the Cramer Hill section of Camden. He just celebrated his 57th birthday in the love and care of his devoted wife of 28 years Christine J. (nee Bittner).
Beloved father of Christine Wagner (Kyle), Jacob Pettit (Kira) and Timothy Pettit (Holly) all of Gloucester City. Dear Brother of Eleanor Kilroy, David Pettit, Sue Jackson, John Pettit, James Pettit and the late Charles Pettit, Carolyn Sevick and Patricia West. Loving grandfather of Alissa, Hailey, Jane, George, Jacob Jr., Matthew and Angelina.
Harry was born and raised in Camden. He was a 1968 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden. Harry has lived the last 20 years in Gloucester City and worked the last 6 years as a driver for Pennock Wholesale Flower Distributor in Philadelphia, PA.
Relatives, friends and co-workers are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Saturday from 12 Noon to 1:30 pm at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Methodist Religious Service 1:30 pm in the funeral home officiated by Pastor Gary Brennan of Westville United Methodist Church. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Gloucester City. There will be no evening viewing.
Family requests that memorial donations be made in Harry\’s memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation: South Jersey Chapter: 295 Route 70 West, Suite 2, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Harry J. Pettit. Funeral