Day: November 26, 2008

Tips and Snippets: Did a 911 Dispatcher send a Rescue Crew to the wrong address?

Earlier in the week I received the following information from a CNB reader in regards to our November 17 story about Evan Goldglantz who was injured in an accident at his home on Division Street, Gloucester City.

Bill, It appears that 911 dispatchers botched the call and sent the Camden City Fire Department to Division Street in Camden. It was not until the dispatch came back as incorrect that the proper authorities were sent to help this man on Division St. in Gloucester City. This delay could have exacerbated this man\’s condition. From what I hear the dispatcher was either suspended or fired for their misconduct. Please follow up on this lead as the family and friends of the victim are looking for answers.

One of my sources said that it was true, the 911 Dispatcher sent the Camden City Fire Department to Division Street in Camden. But that information has not been officially confirmed. Nor has it been confirmed officially that the dispatcher was either suspended or fired.

The question was asked of Herb Steelman an administrator in the Camden County Communications Department. As of today I am still waiting for his response.

However, Camden County spokesperson Ron Tomasello said:

\”The Camden County Department of Public Safety is currently investigating the report of an alleged misdirected 911 call. Until the investigation is concluded, it would be premature and inappropriate for the County to comment.\”

On the day of the accident Evan was working at his home to install a new kitchen that his family needed. At around 1pm that afternoon he decided to burn some excess debris in an outdoor burning stove. When lit, the winds picked up and ultimately a nearby gas can ignited and exploded onto Evan. Evan suffered 3rd degree burns over 92% of his body. The only part of him that was not burned was his feet.

He is presently being treated at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, One Medical Center Blvd., Upland PA 19103.

~Bill Cleary

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Donating Blood for Accident Victim Evan Goldglantz

 The family of Evan is asking anyone with type O neg. or O pos. blood is encouraged to go to a Red Cross center and tell them you want to donate your blood for Evan Goldglantz. You must specify it is to be used for Evan. To find a Red Cross near you call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

Evan, a Gloucester City NJ resident, was injured in an accident on November 17th and was severely burned. He is presently being treated at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, One Medical Center Blvd., Upland PA 19103.

He will need a number of surgeries and the donated blood will be used to boost the hospital\’s supply.

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1961/Gloucester City Lions vs. Rams City Football Series

Source Renewal of Friendship 1993

LIONS WIN CITY CROWN; BEAT CATHOLIC 6-0

The Year 1961-Gloucester City High School on Saturday afternoon played their finest defensive game of the season as they won over the Gloucester Catholic Rams to tie the City Series at seven games each.

Prior to the game it was thought the contest would be a struggle between the Lions backs and the Rams\’ forwards but the deciding factor in the 14th meeting between the schools turned out to be the defensive line of the Public School team who played magnificently.

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WILLIAM J. ECKERT, Past Grand Knight & District President of Knights of Columbus

A Funeral Mass was held at St. Vincent Pallotti Church, Haddon Twp., for William J. Eckert, 83, of Audubon, who died on November 12, 2008.

Beloved husband of the late Jean F. (nee Munda) Eckert; loving father of W. Wayne (Tricia) Eckert of Sewell and Theresa M. Eckert (Dawn Warren) of Burlington. Grandfather of Connor Eckert-Warren and Kaylie Eckert. Brother of Catherine (Frank) Harder of Runnemede. Also survived by Bill’s devoted companion, Eunice Finogle and her grandchildren Robin, Rachael, Bob and Ryan.

Mr. Eckert, an LST operator in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. Bill lived in Audubon since 1955 & worked for Mohrfield Heating & Air Conditioning for over 25 years retiring in the late 1970’s. Bill then worked security at the Garden State Race Track in the 1980’s and part-time at Central Metals Inc. in Camden from 1997-2008. Mr. Eckert was a past Grand Knight and District President for Knights of Columbus Fr. McGill Council and was the present treasurer. Bill was also a member of American Legion Post 0262, Audubon and the LST Association.

Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

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PA Game Commission Confirms Serval Killed in Chester County

Media release

 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officers (WCOs) confirmed today that a serval, an exotic cat from Africa that resembles a small cheetah, was killed the evening of Nov. 25, along Garrett Mill Road in Willistown Township, Chester County.

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