Regarding Bill\’s Point of View on August 30, Building May Be Gone, But the Memories Linger On;

Before it was Sports Corner Bar, 4^th and Jersey Avenue, this tavern was \”Funk\’s Café\” that opened in the 1920\’s.

It used to have free sandwiches on the bar, served lunches and soup was .05 cents. Do you remember?

People from Philadelphia used to come down every Sunday to play shuffleboard (the first in the area) and enjoy a chicken platter cooked by my dad for 50 cents. They also played darts.

I recognized a lot of the names in the article because I remember a lot of their dads coming in during the 40\’s. They also had one of the first televisions. I used to go over on Tuesday night to watch Milton Beryl.

Yes, there are memories on that corner. I will be eager to see the new restaurant and wish them good luck.

An Old Gloucesterite,

May (Funk) Cunningham, Pitman

Source South Jersey Outdoors Blog Spot

Monday, September 24, 2007

Doug Skinner, South Jersey Outdoors

Bow season in my area opened the first Saturday of September. I\’ve been out in the woods just two times since then. The reason is that the weather has been so ideal for fishing that climbing a tree to get eaten alive by bugs has seemed less intriguing.

Have no fear, I haven\’t given up on the woods totally. I went scouting my favorite spots last Sunday and am pleased to report that deer activity seems to be up from last year. In my area the harvest was relatively small, especially in terms of the buck harvest. I found some heavily traveled deer trails that lead to a farm field behind my house.

The situation is almost perfect. Before the deer can chow down on the clover at the edge of the field they walk through a stretch of white oaks and the acorns have been pouring off the trees in this cooler weather. I think this is my year. I just have to get myself to put down the fishing rod and pick up the bow.

On my first excursion I saw two bucks, neither came within a comfortable range, but even if they had I wouldn\’t be able to take a shot legally. Part of the stipulation for this early bow season is that in order to take a buck I must harvest a doe first. Once the regular season starts in October, everything will be fair game.

I get so excited for bow season. There are few things better than sitting in the tree when the weather is cool, but not cold, and the woods are still. The anticipation of a good hunt is enough to keep me warm when things start to get even colder, but until then I will enjoy the mild evenings and my chance at packed freezer.

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Henry Hill wrote an informative letter about the condition of the railroad tracks that go through Gloucester City. Cutting the grass is not the only thing that CSX Transportation Inc. should be required to do by the city government.

Recently I had a good breakfast at the Dining Car Depot. After leaving, I paused a few moments to look at the tracks. The condition of the railroad ties is abominable. They look like they have not been replaced since I was in high school in the 1950\’s.

These tracks are carrying tanker cars containing vinyl chloride, liquefied petroleum gas, and ammonium chloride to mention just a few of the ingredients. Some of the cars are printed with the words \”chlorine inhalation hazard\”.

In view of the fact that one of the freight trains derailed in Camden on September 2nd, shouldn\’t everyone in Gloucester City be seriously concerned? After all, if one or more of the tank cars derails in the city and the chemical escapes, it could render catastrophic damage.

So I beg the citizens of Gloucester City to start writing letters to CSX, and to make a strong effort to keep City Council vigilent. Otherwise, one might need to go the hardware store, and buy some duct tape so you can seal yourself in the house in case of a serious derailment.

Mary Ziegler, Glassboro

 

 

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To commemorate her 69th birthday actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan\’s Radio City Music Hall. One of the musical numbers she performed was

\”My Favorite Things\” from the legendary movie, \”Sound Of Music\”.

Here are the lyrics she used:

Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Cadillac\’s and cataracts, and hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favorite things.
When the pipes leak, When the bones creak, When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favorite things, And then I don\’t feel so bad.

Hot tea and crump ets and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions, Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring, These are a few of my favorite things.

Back pains, confused brains, and no need for sinnin\’,
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin\’,
And we won\’t mention our short shrunken frames,
When we remember our favorite things.

When the joints ache,
When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I\’ve had,
And then I don\’t feel so bad.

Betty Giglio, nee DiLorenzo, age 84 of Mt. Ephraim died September 22, while a resident of the Haddonfield Home, surrounded by her loving brothers and sisters. Devoted wife of the late John Giglio to whom she was married for 50 years.
Betty was born in Camden, NJ, where she resided until her marriage in 1948, and moved to Mt. Ephraim, where she lived for over 50 years. She was a member of Sacred
Heart Church, member and former officer of the Mt. Ephraim Sons of Italy Lodge #2362, the J&R Young at Heart Club, and an avid ballroom dancer with the Arthur Murray Dance Studios. Betty worked as a seamstress for many years and was a member of the Ladies Garment Union L.I.G.W.U. She loved entertaining in her home with her husband, traveling to many wonderful places, and enjoying many family holidays and functions with her brothers, sisters, and their families.
She is survived by her sisters, Nettie Staszak of Westmont, Eva Colalillo (Alex) of Haddonfield, brothers Angelo DiLor-enzo of Mt. Ephraim, Frank (Maryann) DiLor-enzo of Longport and Anthony (Dolores) DiLor-enzo, also of Longport, and the late Marco & Joseph DiLorenzo, Sisters-in-law Nell (Giglio) Papacik, Laura (Sam) Giglio, & Betty (Carmen) Giglio along with many nieces, nephews, also great nieces & nephews.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM and Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the
MAHAFFEY-MILANO
FUNERAL HOME
11 E. Kings Highway
Mt. Ephraim, NJ
856-931-1628
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10AM at Sacred Heart Church, Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim, NJ., entombment, Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill, NJ. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Sacred Heart Church, 11 N. Black Hor-se Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059 in Betty\’s memory.

MANNING, JOHN M.
Of National Park, NJ passed away on September 23, 2007. Aged 60 years.
John was a great brother and was good to his family and friends. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He loved to spend time outdoors, especially fishing and boating. He also loved to read and watch TV. He will beremembered for his wonderful cooking, especially his spaghetti dinners and his great barbeques.
Born in Philadelphia, John was a resident of National Park for the past 5 years and a longtime resident of West Deptford prior to that. He was a carpenter and dock builder and member of the Union Local 454 in Philadelphia for over 40 years. He was also a member of the Boat Club of National Park, Masonic Lodge in Woodbury and the Moose Lodge in Mt. Holly.
Predeceased by his parents John and Margaret, and his former wife, Rose Ann (nee Hardish); Father ofPatrick and Shannon; Dear brother of Barbara Hanna, Mary Mahaney, Patricia Manning and the late Kathleen Manning; Loving grandfather; Also survived by nieces, nephews, hisbeloved companions, his cats, Zeus and Angel and his dog, Jake.
Visitation on Wednesday, 6:30-9:00 PM and Thursday, 9-9:45 AM at the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 573 Egg Harbor Road, Washington Township. Mass at 11 AM Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main Street, Mantua, NJ. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any children\’s charity or animal welfare charity in John\’s memory. Tributes & memories may be shared at www.mcgfuneral.com.

On September 22, 2007 of Pennsauken, formerly of Mt. Holly, age 68
Beloved wife of Edward \”John\”. Devoted mother of Brad Sherman, Marie Sherman McCurley and Jennifer Sherman and step mother of Rosemarie Straccialini, Wayne \”Pete\” Duffey, Linda McKay and the late Edward S. Duffey, Jr. Loving grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 20. Also survived by three sisters, Josephine, Mary and Ethel.
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Thursday evening from 6-7 PM at the FALCO/CARUSO & LEONARD PENNSAUKEN FUNERAL HOME, 6600 N. Browning Rd, where a Memorial Service will be held at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr. Suite 300 Marlton, NJ 08053. Info, condolences and guestbook at: www.carusocare.com

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.–The Broncs had a two-game winning streak snapped at Temple, falling in a non-conference game Tuesday night. \”We had chances to clear the ball on all three goals and didn’t and Temple able to capitalize on the mistakes,\” said head coach Lori Hussong.

For Rider (4-4), senior goalie Jen LoCastro (Cherry Hill, N.J./Camden Catholic) made eight saves as the Owls out-shot Rider 16-6 and held an 11-5 corner advantage.

Temple got on the board 11 minutes into the game on a one-timer by Dannah Brehm and scored nine minutes later off a penalty corner with Jamie Adams hitting the back of the cage.

Adams scored again 17 minutes into the second half before Rider freshman Lindsay Rajeski (New Egypt, N.J./New Egypt) scored her first collegiate goal as time expired off a penalty corner. Fellow rookie and former high school teammate Margaret Ecke (New Egypt, N.J./New Egypt) along with junior Julie Vaccarelli (Oceanport, N.J./Shore Regional) added assists on the Bronc goal.

\”I was excited to hit the ball on the final play,\” said Rajeski. \”I’ve been playing with Margaret [Ecke] since the sixth grade and we play really well together. I have a lot of confidence in her, especially when she is feeding me the ball.\”

\”It was good to score,\” Hussong said. \”The players never gave up and even though the goal as time expired made it three to one, you may be in a one-goal game or a tie game and that final play may matter more so it was important that we were able to execute the play. Three to one is a lot better than three to nothing.\”

The Owls, who defeated Rider 1-0 last season and have defeated the Broncs all six times in the series, improved to 9-3 and may crack the national top 20 rankings having received votes in the national poll this past week.

\”It was awesome for the kids to see and experience this level of play,\” Hussong added. \”Every player on Temple’s roster is strong and that’s where we want to be as we head into the conference season. That is why we schedule them because they are a solid program.\”

\”Temple is a very good team with a lot of great players,\” Rajeski added. \”It was good to play against them because they are a great challenge and we gave them all we could to challenge back and playing teams like Temple can only make us better.\”

Rider travels to Moon Township, Pa., for a Northeast Conference (NEC) matchup against Robert Morris Friday night.

\”The score was a little misleading,\” Hussong said. \”We had some opportunities on the offensive end, when their goalie was down and we couldn’t tip it in. You get a goal or two there and it is a different ball game.\”

-RU-

On September 23, 2007. (nee Murphy) Age 82. Longtime resident of Division Street in Gloucester City. She retired from Campbell Soup Company in 1984. Wife of the late George Sanders. Daughter of the late Harry and Georgeanna (nee Bates ) Murphy of Camden, NJ

 Also Survived by 16 Children:Barbara North ( Franklinville, NJ ), Patricia Gates ( TN. ), Frank Sanders ( Seminole, FL ), Bonita Werz ( Seminole FL ), the late Veronica DeCasanova ( FL ), Theodore Sanders ( Camden, NJ ), Baron Sanders ( SC ), George Sanders ( Hephzibah, GA ), Nancy McCullough ( Williamstown, NJ ), Peter Sanders ( Mantua, NJ ), Joan Jones ( Unknown ), Rose Sanders ( West Deptford , NJ ), Brenda Ellis ( Mullica Hill, NJ ), Robert Sanders ( Seminole, FL ), Sandy Greenan ( Palm Harbor, FL ), Richard Sanders ( Gloucester City, NJ ) and the late Veronica DeCasanova.

 Also survived by 42 Grandchildren and 100 Great Grandchildren.

From all of your surviving family, We Love you Mom ( & Grandmom )

Your Legacy will live on…

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Thursday Evening from 7 pm to 9 pm at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City.

Celebration of Ada\’s Life 8 pm in the funeral home. Cremation private at the request of the family.

Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Ada B. Sanders.