American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 15, 2008 – Coalition and Iraqi forces captured suspected terrorists and seized several weapons caches across Iraq during the past three days, military officials said. In operations today: –- Iraqi soldiers discovered a large weapons cache in the Rashid district of Baghdad. The cache consisted of scores of 122 mm rockets with fuses, components to make several hundred explosively formed projectiles, blocks of C-4 explosives, and sticks of TNT. During operations yesterday: –- Iraqi soldiers discovered a large explosives cache after an intelligence-driven raid on the western side of Mosul. The cache consisted of 80 mm mortar rounds, rocket-propelled grenades, RPG launchers, a 60 mm mortar tube with stand and various other munitions. The cache was found in a hotspot of indirect fires against the Iraqi security and coalition forces. — Other Iraqi soldiers of the discovered a huge cache in Baghdad\’s West Rashid district. The cache contained 90 rockets, nine mortars, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, 13 improvised mines, eight grenades, 16 rolls of detonation cord, 11 half-pound blocks of TNT, 32 blocks of C-4 explosive. In addition the cache contained five complete EFP improvised explosive devices, 213 EFP bodies, an unmanned aerial vehicle, six electronic timers, two passive infrared switches, 500 pounds of ball bearings, 100 toggle switches, 88 fuses, nine 12-volt batteries, 10 camera flashes, eight digital timers with magnets, 200 CDs, 100 flyers, two mortar aiming stakes, 12 digital timers, and an odometer. \”Taking such an enormous amount of weapons and munitions out of the hands of militants and extremists severely degrades their ability to harm the citizens of Iraq and the Iraqi Security and Coalition Forces,\” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Steve Stover, spokesman, Multi-National Division – Baghdad and the 4th Infantry Division. Earlier in the day, Iraqi soldiers confiscated 14 AK-47 assault rifles, a Siminov sniper rifle, and a heavy machine gun in the Kadhamiyah district of Baghdad. The same day, an Iraqi civilian turned over a weapons cache to soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division\’s 2nd Brigade. The cache consisted of 17 mortar rounds of Soviet origin and in serviceable condition. The \”Sons of Iraq\” citizens security group turned in a complete 82mm mortar system in West Rashid to soldiers of the U.S. 4th Infantry Division\’s 1st Brigade Combat Team, at approximately 6:50 p.m. June 14. The system was in operable condition and believed to have been used for indirect fire attacks against Coalition Forces and the Iraqi populace. — Iraqi National Police and coalition soldiers of Multi-National Division – Baghdad seized weapons caches throughout Baghdad in separate operations. Soldiers of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division\’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team found four buried improvised explosive devices in the Kadamiya district of Baghdad. U.S. Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division\’s 1st Brigade Combat Team, seized three rocket propelled grenades and 30 pounds of homemade explosive in the Baghdad\’s West Rashid district. Meanwhile, Iraqi policemen seized 27 AK-47\’s, three assault rifles, a Mauser rifle and a 60 mm tube with bipod north of Baghdad. In the New Baghdad district of Baghdad, soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division\’s 4th Brigade found a weapons cache consisting of eight AK-47 magazines, an AK-47 assault riflt, a backup battery system, a rocket propelled grenade round, a grenade, an 82 mm mortar encased in concrete and body armor. In June 13 operations: –- Iraqi soldiers uncovered a large weapons cache in the Khadamiya district of Baghdad. The cache contained 30 sets of body armor, improvised explosive devices, explosively formed projectiles, 107 mm rockets, rocket-propelled grenades, sticks of C-4 explosives, 120 mm mortar rounds, 82 mm mortar rounds, 81 mm mortar rounds, 60 mm mortar rounds, mortar tubes, anti-personnel mines, pounds of homemade explosives, and various wires, fuses and detonation cords. –- Local citizens\’ tips led Iraqi and coalition forces to sizeable weapons caches over the last two weeks in and around the city of Balad. \”The items found in these caches could have been used in future small-arms fire, indirect fire or improvised explosive device attacks,\” said Lt. Col. Thomas Hauerwas, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division executive officer. Anti-tank grenades, rocket-propelled grenade rounds, sniper rifles and 10,000 light machine gun rounds were among the seized weapons. –- Iraqi Army and Multinational Division – Baghdad soldiers seized numerous weapons throughout Baghdad including nearly 500 AK-47 rifles. –- Soldiers of the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division\’s 4th Brigade Combat Team, acting on a tip from the \”Sons of Iraq\” citizen security group, seized scores of 60 mm mortars in the Rusafa district of Baghdad. The combat team\’s soldiers also detained a suspected criminal leader in the Karadah security district of Baghdad. The criminal was highly sought after and suspected of leading more than 2,000 \”special group\” militants. Military officials said the suspect is believed to be a high-ranking member of an outlaw organization directly responsible for roadside bombs, murders, kidnappings, and rocket and mortar attacks. (Compiled from Multinational Division and Multinational Corps Iraq news releases.)

Related Sites: Multinational Force Iraq Multinational Corps Iraq

Stephanie Lynn Strong of Woodbury, NJ, age 39, on June 11, 2008. Daughter of Alice M. Dow-Rogers and Gerald Strong.

Stephanie is survived by her mother; Alice M. Rogers, sister; Allison M. Strong of Sewell, NJ, Godmother; Eleanor Braxton of Williamstown, NJ, one step-sister; Denise Rogers, 3 step-brothers; Christopher, Richard and Charles Rogers, all of PA and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many lifelong friends.

Funeral service 12:00 Noon Wednesday June 18, 2008 at First Baptist Church, Academy & Grove St., Glassboro, NJ. Viewing 10 – 12 N. Interment Cedar Green Cemetery, Clayton, NJ.

Arr. by BAGWELL FUNERAL HOME, Penns Grove, NJ.

By Bill Bates

Mount Ephraim

NEWS Correspondent

The Mt. Ephraim Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary recently hosted the Miss Mt. Ephraim 2008 Pageant at the MEPRI Banquet Hall on Kings Highway for their fourth year in a row.

The pageant\’s Master of Ceremonies was Mrs. Geralyn Watson who is former Mrs. New Jersey America 2003 and was third runner-up at the Mrs. America Pageant. Mrs. Watson is currently the New Jersey State Director for the Mrs. New Jersey America Pageant and Mrs. Pennsylvania America Pageant, a preliminary to the nationally televised Mrs. America TV special. Mrs. Watson has been a music educator for over 20 years and currently owns her own music studio in West Deptford.

 MISS MOUNT EPHRAIM & MISS NEW JERSEY SUPER TEEN – Miss Mount Ephraim 2008 Michelle Stevenson eagerly agreed to have her photo taken with Miss New Jersey Super Teen and the previous Miss New Jersey Super Teen, both of whom were judges for this event.

From left, Miss NJ Super Teen Samantha Moore, Commissioner Bruce Greenwald, Commissioner Andy Gilmore, Miss Mount Ephraim 2008 Michelle Stevenson, Mayor Joe Wolk and Miss NJ Super Teen Kacey Bohrer.

 

On June 14, 2008 of Bellmawr.
Beloved husband of Patricia L. (Nee Brassill) for 47 years. Loving father of William K., Susan Marchese and her husband William, Patty Marchese and her husband James and Kevin, not only his son but devoted caretaker of his father. Beloved grandfather of Gianna, Gabrielle, James, Natasha, and Desirae. Dear brother of Robert and his wife Ann, Betty Ann Wyskochil, Brian and his wife Genie and dear brother-in-law of Barbara Sauter. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Bill was a graduate of Haddon Heights High School Class of 1955 and the University of Pennsylvania\’s Wharton School of Business. He was a partner in the investment firm of Capital Conservation, Cherry Hill. He was a member of Bellmawr Democrat Club and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea during 1960-1962. He enjoyed his time at the campground at the Jersey Shore with his family and friends and traveling throughout the country. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by those who knew him as \”Uncle Bill\”.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 9:00 pm and Thursday morning from 9:15 to 10:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am Thursday at Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William\’s name to Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Expressions of sympathy may be emailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com.

Dixie Ann Padgett-Naughton on June 13, 2008 of Mullica Hill, after an extended illness, age, 61. Principal of Bishop George H. Guilfoyle Regional Catholic School, Carney¹s Point.

Devoted mother of Peter Naughton and his wife Renee. Loving grandmother of Savannah Lee. Loving daughter of Anne (nee Pisani) and the late William Padgett. Dear sister of William Padgett. Niece of Nicolina Jamroz. Cousin of Cynthia (Deana) Jamroz, along with longtime family friend, Monsignor John A. Clarke and relatives in NJ, PA and SC.

In her long career, Dixie taught in many Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Camden. Her first teaching position was at Annunciation, Bellmawr, followed by St. Anthony of Padua, Camden, St. Mary¹s, Gloucester City, St. Bridget¹s Glassboro, St. Edward¹s Pine Hill, St. Jude, Blackwood, St. Joseph¹s Swedesboro and Bishop Guilfoyle, Carneys Point.

For the past four years, Dixie was Principal at Bishop Guilfoyle. Dixie was awarded the Bishop¹s Medal of the Diocese of Camden for her outstanding contribution to educating Catholic youth. In the late 80¹s she took a sabbatical from teaching and opened a Bridal Shop in Washington Township known as Bridals by Dixiana. A local newspaper once described her as one of Washington Township most successful business woman. However, she returned to teaching because in her heart she was a true educator.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Tuesday eve. 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesday 9:15-10:15am at the EGIZI FUNERAL HOME 119 Ganttown Rd. Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00am at Saints Peter & Paul RC Church, Washington Twp. Entombment New St. Mary¹s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com

 I am one of the \”geezers\” who attends the monthly Breakfast Club meeting at the Dining Car Depot on the last Saturday of every month.

It is the one day of the month that I have to reconnect with my boyhood friends from Gloucester City.

I was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. I am 70 years old and prior to moving from Gloucester I owned two businesses and owned various real estate, \”apartments\” and homes in the city.

Photo: Bill Yeager, right and Joe Miller at the April Breakfast Club meeting

When I retired I bought a little farm in Southern Delaware. When I come back to the Dining Car Depot, I can see my grandfather\’s house on Foundry Row on Paul Street. I can also think about all the sports we played at the \”logs.\” Looking the other way I can see Chu Chu Murphy\’s boyhood home and Charlie Dutcher\’s too. Charlie died when I was in the third grade. I was one of his pall bearers.

I lived out by Martin\’s Lake and belonged to the Pond gang. As an adult, I was a union construction worker and a business man.

If you could only know the camaraderie us \”geezers\” have when we get together once a month.

We are now spread over many states such as Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and others. We even had one geezer who came from Japan to have breakfast with his buddies.

We are friends and enjoy each others\’ company. We are in our second childhood and will have fun any way we damn please.

You can take the kid out of Gloucester but you can\’t take Gloucester out of the kid.

I would like to clarify a few points from Daisy Daly\’s article. First of all, it was purely fictional. We do not throw toast and no one dropped their pants. We respect everyone\’s feelings.

Also, we are grateful to Mustafa and his wife for having our group at his restaurant. We thoroughly support Mustafa in the success of his restaurant and congratulate him and his wife on the birth of their baby girl.

The \”geezers\” chose the Dining Car Depot as a way to help the restaurant succeed and to have a meeting place back home.

Bill \”Wibby\” Yeager, Milford, Delaware

Related: Breakfast Club articles and photos

MOUNT EPHRAIM CELEBRATION COMMITTEE

Please be advised that there will be no water(ex. water guns, balloons, etc.) in the
parade and that candy is to be thrown from the cab of a truck where adult
supervision is present when children are involved.

Friday, July 4, 2008 Fourth of July

Baby Parade 9:00 AM – Pennsylvania & Eighth Avenues – SHARP

(registration form)

 

Bike Parade 10:00AM – Pennsylvania & Eighth Avenues- SHARP

(registration form)
Main Parade 12:00PM – Kings Highway to Haddon Lake

see Mt. Ephraim Celebrations Web Site