American Legion Auxiliary, Shaw-Paulin Post 241, Glassboro, has selected two delegates and two alternates to attend the 2008 New Jersey Girls State program. The event will be held at Georgian Court University, Lakewood June 22-27.

Delegates are Jessamine Qualman and Colleen King. Alternates are Lauren DiBona and Colleen Cleary. All are honor students in the junior class of Glassboro High School and active in student government.

The program is co-sponsored by the Glassboro Lions Club.

Every New Jersey county will send delegates to the annual New Jersey Girls State program. They elect leaders, participate in sports, music and programs that will help them understand more clearly our democratic government.

The Glassboro High School delegates and alternates were chosen by chairperson Ceil Gant and co-chairperson Karen Heiser. President Virginia Franklin coordinated the process.

Media Release, June 6

Ewing, NJ… A big reason The College of New Jersey women’s lacrosse team spent the entire season ranked among the top teams in Division III was the play of freshman Alison Jaeger (Hampton, NJ/North Hunterdon). Her efforts did not go unnoticed as the Lion was tabbed the Inside Lacrosse Division III Rookie off the Year.

Jaeger was previously honored by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association earning a spot on the Boardwalk Region First Team.

Jaeger stepped right in for TCNJ this spring starting every game and provided a big spark generating the attack off of the draw. She led the team with 55 draw controls, 16 assists and six game-winning goals, while finishing second in goals (46) and points (62). She was also the most consistent scorer for TCNJ being the only player to record a goal in each of the team’s 19 games, netting a career best four goals on three occasions.

The Lions had another successful season the field advancing to the national semifinals finishing with a record of 17-2.

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Members of Elwood Kindle Post 49, American Legion, Pitman has selected Boys State delegate and alternates from Pitman High School. Pictured, from left, are delegate Joseph Yacono, sponsored by Elwood Kindle Post 49 and The American Legion, Pitman and alternates Kevin Gibbs, John Franchi and Mathew Naval. Boys State is a unique summertime educational program that focuses on participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with governing bodies and elected public officials. The American Legion Jersey Boys State will be held at Rider University. Joseph is the son of Joseph and Lorie Yacono. Kevin is the son of Steve and Liz Gibbs. Jack is the son of Jack and Beth Franchi and Matthew is the son of Tracy Naval.

Age 19 of Audubon, passed away suddenly at Children\’s Hospital in Philadelphia on Monday June 2, 2008.
Daniel was born in Voorhees and had been a lifetime resident of Audubon. Daniel had a severe form of Muscular Dystrophy (SMA1) but loved his life. He graduated from St. John of God\’s EIP and Audubon S.H.A.P.E. Pre-School. Even though Daniel had received his education at home, he was able to graduate from the 8th grade with his class. He also was able to graduate from Audubon High School and participate in the Graduation Commencement Ceremony with the class of 2007.
Daniel had been a lifetime parishioner of Holy Maternity Church in Audubon and was blessed to make his first Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Daniel is survived by his parents John & Carol Forziati (nee Molik) of Audubon and is the brother of the late Carol M. Forziati. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Molik of W. Collingswood Heights and his paternal grandmother Elizabeth of Westmont and his late grandfather Carmen Forziati.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the Forziati family to remember and pay tribute to Daniel on Monday morning between 9 and 11 am at Holy Maternity Church 431 W. Nicholson Rd. Audubon where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Interment and graveside tribute will follow at St. Joseph\’s Cemetery, Chews Landing. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. John of God School 1145 Delsea Dr. Westville Grove, NJ 08093. 

On June 1, 2008 (Skokowski) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 49.
She is survived by her dear parents Edward Skokowski, Jr. and Mabel Lewis, husband Richard Morris, children Robert Smith, Jennifer Segers, Joseph, Joshua, Matthew and Zachary Rosato, brother Edward Skokowski III, sisters Dianne Berryman and Jean Martinac. She is also survived by her dear grandchildren Hayley, Sebastian, Vanessa, Brianna and Austin.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet Saturday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 POWELL ST., GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM.Interment is private at the request of the family.

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Then, an advertisement in Friday\’s Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News suggested flying from Philadelphia to Denver for $1.90 per pound — roundtrip fare based on total weight of passenger and passenger luggage. The Web site calls Derrie-Air the world\’s first carbon-neutral airline. It talks about how the airline will plant trees to absorb the carbon released by their planes.

The site also gives price quotes based on weight from Philadelphia to a variety of destinations, including $1.40 for every pound to Chicago, and $2.25-a-pound to Los Angeles.

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And in New Jersey, an entire litter of puppies, 6 weeks old, succumbed to what was later determined to be caused from a flea collar. Yet, not one of the puppies in the litter had ever worn such a device.

In each of the above true cases, the attending veterinarian reported that the deaths were needless and could have been prevented if a few simple facts have been known by the owners of those dogs. Moreover, veterinarians agree that literally 100% of the fatalities which do occur as a result of flea killing devices could be prevented.

Erica is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Saturday…..Close your eyes Erica make a wish…….and blow out the candles….

It is commonly known that heavy infestation of fleas and ticks contribute to death and disease. It is also known that more deaths and sicknesses are caused by fleas and ticks than are caused by flea killing devices. The sad part of it is that no deaths or severe illnesses should ever be attributed to flea collars.

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By Joe Mayers

I want to dedicate this story to the man that got me into hunting – my dad, John Andrew Mayers Jr. My dad and I shared the passion of hunting and were always on the lookout for that next big buck. I lost him one week to the day after I harvested my deer. He only got to see the pictures of the buck from his hospital bed.

On Aug. 31, 2007, my 17-year-old son, Adam, and I went to \”our spot\” in northern Utah to build a blind and to scope out the area. We decided to build two blinds – one in a small grove of birch trees and the other in a small grove of pines. After we set up, we decided to stick around to watch and see if anything moved into the field.

The next day, we went back to our spot around 5:30 a.m. While we were waiting for the bucks and dosing off, my son quietly yelled, \”Dad! Dad!\”

I looked up and saw an outline of something in the field.

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Each year more than 400 high school players from the tri-state area are able to showcase their skills in front of major league scouts and more than 220 college coaches.

The Carpenter Cup has been a catalyst for many players to receive scholarships or admission to some of the country\’s finest universities.

Additionally many Carpenter Cup participants have gone on to big league careers including Mike Piazza, Ben Davis, Mike Koplove, David Miller and Bobby Higginson.

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