Bill Bates, Mt. Ephraim NEWS Correspondent

Many residents and town organizations turned out for the Memorial Day Services recently held. Services started at 9 am at the Lambert Avenue Firehouse where MEFD Firefighter Monica Mallon read the speech that she wrote about Memorial Day and what it means to her at the opening services. Fire Chief Mario Scullan read the names of the deceased members of the department. President Rich Holmes lowered the flag to half staff. (NOTE CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE)

 Commissioner Andy Gilmore, Joe McMahon, James Hofbauer, and Howard McCormick of the American Legion Post 150 Firing Squad during the Mount Ephraim Memorial Day Services.

The Memorial Day Services then proceed to the John Norcross Memorial Park at the corner of Centre and New Jersey Avenues where members of the Mount Ephraim Police Department honored the men and women of Law Enforcement who answered their final call. They also recognized the efforts of the John Norcross who was a resident of Mount and an Officer with the Haddon Heights Police Department who was tragically killed in the line of duty.

Mount Ephraim Fire Department Bugler John Lafferty III plays \”taps\” (background left) as Mount Ephraim Police Department Patrolmen Greg Severence, Captain Brian Beppel, and Chief Ed Dobleman salute as the American Legion and V. F. W. lowers the flag to half mass at the Veterans War Memorial Triangle at Davis and Garfield Avenues.

Everyone then proceeded to the Mount Ephraim Police Reserves banquet hall and ambulance building. Member John Chisholm of the M.E.P.R.I. organization recognized those individuals who volunteered as MEPRI members and also served with the ambulance as he read each of their names while Lenny Sowden and Dave Engle lowered the flag in front of the building.

Miss V.F.W. Megan Haggerty, Miss American Legion Kathleen Helvitson, and Miss Mount Ephraim 2008 Michelle Stevenson (back row) and two students from the Mount Ephraim Public Schools listen as the names of members of the community who have passed away since the last Memorial Day are read.

 

Services then proceeded to the Bell Road Firehouse where firefighters read the names of the deceased and lowered the flag to half mass. The Fireman\’s Prayer was read and the \”taps\” was played and the American Legion Firing Squad performed a gun salute just as they did at each of the memorial stops. The R.W. K. Band also performed musical selections at each stop as well.

Members of the R. W. Kershaw Choir sing \”God Bless America\” at the Mount Ephraim Memorial Day Services recently held.

The final stop was at the Veterans War Memorial Triangle at Davis and Garfield Avenues where the American Legion and the V.F.W. honored those who have gone before us and those who never returned home while defending our country.

 MEFD Firefighter Monica Mallon reads the speech that she wrote about Memorial Day and what it means to her at the opening services at the Lambert Avenue Station.

Members of each of the departments and organizations present enjoyed a complimentary breakfast courtesy of the MEFD Ladies Auxiliary back at the Bell Road Firehouse.

It is great to see a community come together to honor and remember those who have gone before us and served not only for our community, but also for our country. May they rest in peace knowing they will never be forgotten.

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars salute each cross after a red carnation was placed on it by an honor student of the R. W. Kershaw School symbolizing the memory of each of the Prisoners of War Missing in Action.

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Media release, By Tyler Stover / Brevard County Manatees
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(Viera, FL) Brevard County Manatees pitcher Zach Braddock has been named the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for June 9-15. Braddock earned the award after his dominant performance at Lakeland on June 10, when he allowed just one run on two hits, while striking out ten Flying Tigers to earn his third win of the season. It was the second time this season that the lefty fireballer reached double digits in strikeouts, as he struck out eleven against Vero Beach earlier this year.

Braddock was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 18th round of the 2005 First Year Player Draft. After two dominant starts for the West Virginia Power, he was called up to Brevard County, making his first appearance on May 3. Braddock is 3-3 with a 3.60 ERA on the season, striking out 43 batters in just 35 innings of work. He is scheduled to make his next start on Thursday against the Daytona Cubs.

Funeral services were held for Robert Ritchie, 75, of Brooklawn, who passed away on June 10, 2008.

\”Richie\” to all who knew him.

He was Chickie\’s (nee McKinney) devoted husband for over 54 years, the father of four children and grandfather to eight. \”Dad was our rock, always there if you had a problem. He rarely, if ever, said \”no\” to anyone who asked for his help, friend or stranger alike. Dad was the \’go-to\’ guy, the quiet man we all looked to for leadership and guidance.\”

Richie was involved with boating and was most recently involved with Farragut Boat Club and the Delaware River Yacht League. He and Chickie spent many happy days on their boat, either on the water or simply at the dock.

Richie spent 4 years in the Navy aboard the USS Roanoke, where he toured the Mediterranean Ocean. He returned to his hometown of Gloucester City and built a home in Brooklawn.

Dad spent most of his working career at Public Service Electric and Gas until his retirement in 1994.

\”His physical presence in our everyday lives will be sorely missed, but his influence on us and the memorial we take with us will go on forever. We love you, Dad, Doris, Patti, Nora and Bob.\” Memorial services like his life will be private.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Etherington-Creran Funeral Home, 700 Powell St., Gloucester City, NJ.

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Zach Braddock has gone more than five innings only once in eight starts this season. But that hasn\’t kept him from piling up strikeouts at a rapid pace.

Braddock fanned 10, allowing a run on two hits over five frames as the Brevard County Manatees topped the Lakeland Flying Tigers, 9-5, on Tuesday at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Braddock (3-3) worked around a pair of singles in the opening frame by striking out the side swinging. After struggling with control problems in the second that led to three walks and a hit batsman (Louis Ott) to forced in a run, Braddock struck out Cale Iorg swinging to escape further damage.

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Note: Braddock played baseball for Gloucester Catholic High School graduating in 2005. He also pitched for the Brooklawn American Legion Post 72 for several years.

 Today, Tuesday, June 17, Gloucester City High School reached a milestone — 100^th four-year graduation of the school.

The entire community was invited to join in the celebrations.

A time capsule was buried in front of the new Gloucester High School (GHS) Media Center Friday, June 13..

Donated by the Healey family of the McCann-Healey Funeral Home on Monmouth Street, National and Junior Honor Society members have been busy collecting pertinent items to be placed in the capsule.

At Baccalaureate Services on Sunday, June 15, a powerful and nostalgic video was showcased, highlighting the last 100 years of GHS.

At 6:30 p.m. the traditional Baccalaureate service for the 2008 graduates was led by the Gloucester City Ministerium and former graduates who are now also in the clergy.

A reception followed, giving all in attendance an opportunity to see first hand the fascinating memorabilia.

The actual 100 graduation, for more than 150 students, was Tuesday evening, June 17.

The Celebrations are the result of the hard work of many individuals within the school district and the community at large.

Their hard work will provide not only a wonderful week of celebrations, but also leave a comprehensive memoir for future generations, school officials said.