Helen P. Omiatek, of Mt. Ephraim, J and R Young at Heart Club member

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Breaking News: Six-Year-Old Boy Hit by Car

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John E. \”Bear\” Waldron, Little League Coach, WW II Navy Veteran

\"Cross WALDRON, John E. \”BEAR\” On March 17, 2009. Age 82. Of Gloucester City, formerly of Bellmawr and Barrington, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Ruth E. (nee Marsh). Devoted father of John (Barbara) of Chesapeake,Va., Patricia Newcome (James) of Brooklawn, NJ and Michael of Bellmawr, NJ. Loving grandfather of Sean, Brian & Dayna Waldron, Michelle Petrello (Anthony) and James & Joseph (Jennifer) Newcome. 5 Great-grandchildren – Dante, Desean, Kaylee, Dylan & Alex. 1 Sister Mary Falls (Hugh) of Phila, Pa. Several nieces and nephews and a VERY special friend. John was born and raised in Phila, Pa. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

He loved coaching Little League Baseball which he did for many years with Camden City & Bellmawr, NJ. He was employed at Food Fair Stores, Inc. for many years and also the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Friday evening from 7 to 9pm and Saturday morning from 9 to 10am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St. (at Brown St.) Gloucester City, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 am at St. Mary\’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City. Cremation and Inurnment with military honors will be private at New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, the family STRONGLY requests contributions be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300 Marlton, NJ 08053. Please write in memo: John E. Waldron. Expressions of sympathy: www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of John E. Waldron.

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John T. Hartley, of Audubon, Independent Insurance Agent for 35 years

John T. Hartley

Age 74, born on July 12, 1934 passed away suddenly at home on Friday March 13, 2009. John was the beloved husband and best friend of Lynn A. (nee Montgomery) for 25 years.

\"Cross5\" He was an independent insurance agent in Audubon for over 35 years and was involved in Audubon Little League (A.L.L.) for over 20 years. Mr. Hartley is enshrined in the A.L.L. Hall of Fame and had served as Deacon, Chalice Bearer and Sr. Warden for St. Mary\’s Episcopal Church, Haddon Heights. John was Past Governor for the State of NJ High-Twelve International and had been a member of the Parkside-Audubon F&AM, Lodge 218. He was a volunteer coach for the Barrington Little League and had served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. John was a great man who was kind and generous with a great sense of humor who helped many people in his life.

He will be sadly missed. John is survived by his children; John E. (Patti), David P. (Christine) Jill E. Howarth, Beth (Jim) Aubin, Debbie (Marty) Widmeier and Charles Dolceamore. He is the brother of Joseph, Robert and Dolly Hartley and Kathy (Frank) Hassett and the late Adelaide. Relatives and friends are invited to join the Hartley family to remember and pay tribute to John on Friday between 6 and 9 pm with Masonic services at 8 pm at the HENRY FUNERAL HOME, 152 W. Atlantic Ave. Audubon.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:30 am at the funeral home, Rev. Dr. Henry Jansma Celebrating. Interment and graveside tribute will follow at New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Autism New Jersey/COSAC, 1450 Parkside Ave., Suite 22, Ewing, NJ 08638 www.njcosac.org or a charity of the donor\’s choosing.

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Alice V. Gallagher, Active in Firemen Ladies Auxiliary & 3rd Ward Ladies Democrat Club

\"012608_2023_GloucesterC1\" GALLAGHER, Alice V. On March 14, 2009, (nee Finney) of Glouces-ter City, NJ, age 89. Beloved wife of the late John F. Gallagher. Loving mother of Alice Iacovone (Rocky), Elaine Megee (Jim) and Lori Gallagher. Devoted grandmother (Gia) of Allison Zizzamia (Mike), Jill Walmsley (Chuck), Rocco Iacovone (Chris), Jamie Megee (Tracey), Amy Ambrosius (Jim), the late Ronald Iacovone, and 9 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Grace Burdick,2 nephews John and Joseph Cooper and is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Gallagher was a Life member of the State Firemen Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary, a Past President and Secretary of the Camden County Firemen Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary, and a member and Officer of both the Gloucester City 4 Co. Firemen Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary and Pine Grove Firemen Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary. Alice was also a former member of the Gloucester City Board of Elections, the Third Ward Ladies Democrat Club, the Gloucester City Sr. Citizens and the Gloucester City PTA. Alice was an extremely giving and dependable person who gave generously of her time and talents. She was a great Homemaker and loved to go out dancing.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell St., Gloucester City. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford. In lieu of flowers the family suggests Memorial Donations in Alice\’s name be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 741 Division St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. www.etheringtonfh.com

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Gloucester City: Check it out!

St. Mary School will be teaming up with the Gloucester City Cultural Arts & Heritage Society by displaying artwork in the empty storefront windows throughout the city. The artwork will be displayed the month of May.

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Mt. Ephraim: 2nd Annual Spring Craft & Classic Car Show

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Bellmawr: Phanatic About Reading

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By Chris Concannon

NEWS Correspondent

The Phillie Phanatic, mascot of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies, paid a visit to a group of avid, young readers at Bellmawr Park School March 6 through his \”Phanatic About Reading\” program.

Making a special trip from his winter home in the Galapagos Islands, the big, furry green guy greeted the students in the All-Purpose Room for an hour-long assembly full of music, dancing, and a special reading by Principal Elizabeth Calabria.

Teacher Susan Hubbard said six students, part of a combined mainstream and special education curriculum, read enough books to be selected for the special event.

Along with Student Teacher Shana Keenan, the three first and three second graders sat in the front row as Mrs. Calabria read.

The Phanatic cavorted about, kissing people on the head, and throwing confetti around the room at will.

A Phillies representative said that Mrs. Hubbard’s class, comprised of First Graders Kristina B., Mark H., and Robert P., along with Second Graders Brandon D., Edward M., and Taylor M., was picked out of over 1,500 entries across the tri-state area.

Special emphasis was made of this feat, as only six students won out over larger classes throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

According to a \”friend\” of the Phanatic, the demand for appearances has them scheduled for several more through and including May. He said this is directly attributed to the Phillies’ World Series victory in October.

The \”Phanatic About Reading\” program took place in conjunction with the \”Read Across America\” program held throughout the country.

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The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Top 25 Poll

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Commentary: Airline Experience Begs Question, \’Who Are America\’s Heroes?\’

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2009 – The challenge issued by a flight attendant during a recent commercial air flight seemed innocuous enough: \”Name just one of the five Medal of Honor recipients from the current engagements in Afghanistan or Iraq, and get a free drink coupon.\”

But the passengers\’ response – more specifically, the inability of all but just one to respond – revealed how little the average American knows about its military heroes.

Bombarded by superhero lore almost from birth, many Americans grow to revere fictional heroes as well as sports and celebrity icons. But silence descended over the cabin of a flight bound from Jacksonville, Fla., to Baltimore when the conversation turned to those who had earned the nation\’s highest honor for valor – even when a free cocktail hung in the balance.

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