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The Gloucester City Board of Education at its January Board meeting called on citizens to work together toward improving education as it recognized the contributions of colleagues throughout the state during School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey.

\”The Gloucester City Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey public schools students,\” read a resolution adopted by the board. \”New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation’s best in indicators such as high school graduation rates, class size, college entrance exam participation, and Advanced Placement offerings and test scores.\”

Since the first School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey in 2002, the State Board of Education, the state-level public body that regulates public education, and New Jersey’s governors have approved resolutions and proclamations to honor the work done by local school board members.

By J. Ellis – Southern Shadows Rottweilers

I am your Puppy, and I will love you until the end of the Earth, but please know a few things about me.

PHOTO: RILEY WOODS

I am a Puppy, this means that my intelligence and capacity for learning are the same as an 8-month-old child.

I am a Puppy; I will chew EVERYTHING I can get my teeth on. This is how I explore and learn about the world.

Even HUMAN children put things in their mouths. It\’s up to you to guide me to what is mine to chew and what is not.

I am a Puppy; I cannot hold my bladder for longer than 1 – 2 hours. I cannot \”feel\” that I need to poop until it is actually beginning to come out. I cannot vocalize nor tell you that I need to go, and I cannot have \”bladder and bowel control\” until 6 – 9 months. Do not punish me if you have not let me out for 3 hours and I tinkle. It is your falult. As a Puppy, it is wise to remember that I NEED to go potty after: Eating, Sleeping, playing, Drinking and around every 2 – 3 hours in addition. If you want me to sleep through the night, then do not give me water after 7 or 8 p.m. A crate will help me learn to housebreak easier, and will avoid you being mad at me. I am a Puppy, accidents WILL happen, please be patient with me! In time I will learn.

PHOTO: DARBY TUSSEY

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Bellmawr NJ

Black Horse Pike in front of the Burke School, two car accident with one SUV overturned. A person trapped, Bellmawr firefighters removed the victim. Two people were injured and they were transported to an area hospital.

Bellmawr Police are investigating. (click on photo to enlarge)

Photos and caption by Steve Skipton, Freelance photographer

~Skipton Photography

Related: Bellmawr Traffic Accident

Funeral Services were held for Gloria A. Shaw, (nee DeRosa), 78, of Bellmawr, who died January 4, 2009.

Beloved wife of the late George L. Shaw. Beloved mother of Jolene L. Shaw. Loving mom-mom of Kortney Mitcham. Dear sister of the late Lucille Cook and Josephine Philipp. Also survived by many loving sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Interment was in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown

Written by Kellyann Turner- 7th Grade St. Mary Grammar School, Gloucester City NJ

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When is Halloween?

When carved pumpkins gleam
And wicked witches scream
When scary monsters creep
And black spiders leap
Then itʼs Halloween!

Funeral Services were held for William J. McLaughlin, 81, of Bellmawr, who died January 3, 2009.

William was a member of the Irish Heritage Social Club, Drexel Alumni and Lafayette.

Predeceased by Mary McLaughlin. Loving companion of Mary Brenner. Devoted father of Maureen Heil (Michael), and Edward. Loving grandfather of Deirdre and Jessica. Survived by Mary Brenner’s children Charles, Christian, and Patricia. Also survived by four legged friend Snowy.

Source: Gloucester City News January 12th, 2009

After years of public debate about the best way to expand the PATCO Hi-Speedline deeper into South Jersey, the state Office of Smart Growth has recommended the route between Camden City and Glassboro because it would ease highway congestion and serve a number of Camden and Gloucester County communities.

In doing so, the state office rejected the high-speed alternatives along routes 42 and 55, Interstate 676 and the Atlantic City Expressway.

The plan recommended would have stops in Gloucester City, Brooklawn, Bellmawr and Westville, and continue on to Glassboro.

The ultimate decision will be made by the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), which operates the current PATCO line from Lindenwold to Philadelphia.

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They tried to negotiate peacefully, but Tuesday their secrets will be revealed, perhaps leading to rancor. Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard will lead a horde of arbitration-eligible players exchanging figures Tuesday with their teams. Howard, who won a $10 million arbitration

By John Schmidt

Gloucester City Council held its 140^th annual reorganization meeting January 5, and announced appointments for various positions in the City.

The following companies and individuals were appointed to yearly positions:

Auditor, Bowman & Company; City Solicitor, John Kearney; City Engineer, Edward Vernick; Prosecutor, Paul Dougherty; Public Defender, Charles Wigginton; City Planner, The Waetzman Planning Group; Redevelopment Engineer, T&M Associates; and Bond Counsel, Parker McCay.

Solicitor Kearney thanked Mayor and Council on behalf of all the professionals who were appointed.

Also on the agenda were appointments to various Boards and Committees.

Named to the Planning Board were Jess Torres (Mayor’s Designee), Nick Marchese (Council Representative), Adrianne Parent, Pat Cerrone, and alternate members Steve Martorano, Lynn Bucher, Adam Baker and Mark Williams.

Named to Board of Health were Joseph Hartzel and James Johnson for three-year terms. Vanessa Cour-ant was appointed to fill the one-year unexpired term of John P. Schmidt. Bruce Marks and Dayl Baile were appointed as alternate members.

Mary Lou Adams, Fran Pollander and Paula Conroy were appointed to the Gloucester City Historic Preservation Committee.

Colleen Hagan and Joanne Gurick were appointed to the Gloucester City Library Board of Trustees.

Following the appointments and passage of resolutions, Mayor William P. James delivered his 2009 State of the City Address.

Also, City Council Finance Chairman Nicholas Marchese spoke about the finances of the City.

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By Chris Concannon

NEWS Correspondent

With Cub Scout Pack 185, posting colors, and Francesca Macrina, 13, singing the National Anthem, Councilman John Bollinger was sworn in for his seventh term at Bellmawr’s Reorganization Meeting January 2.

Congressman Rob Andrews (D-NJ) administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Bollinger, as his family surrounded him, with his wife, Susan, holding the Bible.

Outgoing Council President Jim D’Angelo was scheduled to be sworn in, but was under the weather, and unable to attend.

Councilman Steve Sauter was to be installed as the new Council President, but was out of town. Both gentlemen will be sworn in later.

In comments following the swearing in, Congressman Andrews wished everyone a Happy New Year, and thanked the public for letting him serve in Washington.

He also commented that Bellmawr has been a special town for generations, and further noted that, in light of the country’s current \”dark times,\” he is hopeful that president-elect Barack Obama will lead America in the right direction.

He closed his comments by thanking Mayor and Council for their service to the Borough.

In the absence of Mayor Frank Filipek Sr., as well as Council President Jim D’Angelo, Councilman Lou Di Angelo chaired the Reorganization Meeting, and wished everyone a Happy New Year, on behalf of Mayor and Council.

In other Borough business, all resolutions listed on the agenda were unanimously approved.

Under the public portion of the meeting, an unnamed Borough resident inquired, as to the proposed widening of the intersection at Browning Road and the Black Horse Pike.

Councilman Di Angelo informed the resident that the Borough is currently in its third attempt to get widening plans approved by the state DOT, adding that the widening would fall on the Black Horse Pike portion of the intersection.

He then closed the meeting, by inviting everyone to a reception at VFW Post 7410.