On November 27, 2009. (nee Sproges) Age 56. Of Williamstown. Formerly of Washington Twp. Loving wife of 29 years to Ronald A. Schaefer, Sr. Loving mother of Ronald A., Jr., Stephen and Angela Schaefer. Dear sister of Elizabeth Crane. Lynne worked many years as a cocktail waitress for Resorts in Atlantic City. Lynne and her husband ran Highway House, which was a non-profit, for 9 years with the help of Reggie White and his wife Sara. They would raise money to help feed, clothe and educate those in need. At the request of the family, cremation is private. Family respectfully requests memorial donations in Lynne’s memory to

Mission Teens: P.O. Box 52, Eppinger & Gershal Aves. Norma, NJ 08347. Please write in the memo: Lynne D. Schaefer. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Lynne D. Schaefer. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street (at Brown Street) Gloucester City.

By Leigh Anne Hubbs
NEWS Correspondent

There were watery eyes at Mount Ephraim’s November Board of Education (BOE) meeting, as Eighth Grade science teacher Mr. Stoops read aloud his resignation letter.

He will retire as of January 1, 2010 after 40 years of teaching.

Superintendent Joseph Rafferty, President Darlene Alexander and Board Member Rocco Vespe commented that Mr. Stoops has been a positive influence on so many students, his name carries a lot of respect in Mount Ephraim, and his service has been key in the level of quality education which students receive.

After teaching in the district for so many years, Mr. Stoops, on multiple occasions, has had students whose parents he taught and some of this former students even went on to become School Board members.

In other business, Rafferty said that Mary Bray and Kershaw students did a fantastic job when they successfully practiced their Lockdown and Shelter-in-Place drills October 22.

Teachers practiced with students one day prior to ensure the children were not frightened, and that they were aware of what they needed to do.

Principal Michael Hunter and Dawn Reilly are part of the Mount Ephraim Schools Crisis Team, which means that if needed, representatives from each district would go to the district in need of their services whether it be Mount Ephraim or a neighboring district.

Board Secretary/Admin-istrator Melissa Raywood said that finger scanners will be used in place of money or meal cards in the cafeteria in the near future.

This will enhance the amount of time the students have to eat their lunches.

Sanitation stations have been installed near the scanners to help prevent the spread of germs from one finger to the next, she said.

Rafferty said students will now have an academic portfolio which will follow them from third to eighth grade, this will allow students, parents and teachers to track progress and see what areas need improvement.

If students are already proficient, the next goal is to have that student reach advanced proficiency, he said.

Information on the December 8th H1N1 clinic has been sent home to parents, because this is a half day.

Shinning Star, the district’s child care program, will allow students who are not enrolled to attend on this day for a fee of $15. Care is available until 6 p.m.

Student of the Month winners for October are first grader Kayla Woodington, second grader Diellza Dabrova, third grader John West, fourth grader Rachel Baker, Allen Chase rep-resenting the fifth and sixth grades, and Lorianne Johanesen representing the seventh and eighth grades.

On October 26 the Community Relations Committee hosted its first open forum where the public was invited to suggest cost-cutting ideas for the district. The Committee’s head, Carl Ingram, plans to have more forums in the future.

Student Matthew Bonamassa will be running a race in Florida which benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on behalf of fellow student Michael Gaglianone.

On November 5 and 6, a section of Kershaw’s roof was repaired. The contractor responsible for completing the Mary Bray playground has promised that rain or shine it will be finished by the end of the week ending November 14.

The district is very thankful for the donation of a drum set from the Arechavala family and a clarinet from Ann Granato and family.

Cheri Fuhs has been approved to be a substitute classroom teacher for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year at a rate of $95 per day.

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Gloucester City Mayor and Council would like to thank all of the people who participated in the semi-annual Clean-Up Day October 24-25.

Almost 300 people from 30 different groups picked up 250 bags of trash, tires, clothing, etc. from Market Street, Collings Avenue, Broadway, Gloucester City High School, Martin’s Lake, Miller’s Pond, the railroad tracks, parks, playgrounds and the ball fields.

These individuals and groups worked hard, and should be commended for their volunteerism and community spirit, Gloucester City officials said.

The number of groups and individuals are too numerous to mention, and their dedication to this community is appreciated.

\”As a highlight, we would like to thank the Highland Park Neighborhood Association for enlisting a large group of neighbors to clean-up their area through-out the year,\” Mayor William James said.

\”We would also like to thank the various City departments, committees and employees who participated in this event. Gloucester City continues to move forward, and we say thank you for another job well done,\” James said.

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Morning commuters on PATCO will once again have the opportunity to make the holidays a little brighter for the area’s less fortunate. For the 23^rd consecutive year, PATCO will be hosting a Holiday Toy Drive. This year’s Toy Drive will take place from Monday, November 30 until Friday, December 11 between 6:15 and 10 a.m. each weekday. PATCO riders can donate new, unwrapped, non-violent toys at specially marked containers at each of PATCO’s nine New Jersey stations.

The toy drive is organized by the Delaware River Port Authority’s Public Safety Transit Division and benefits local agencies in Camden, NJ and Philadelphia.

For questions or information about PATCO call (856) 772‑6900 or (215) 922‑4600 or visit our website at www.ridepatco.org.

In addition to PATCO, the Delaware River Port Authority owns and operates the Benjamin Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry and Betsy Ross bridges. It also owns and operates the RiverLink Ferry and Philadelphia Cruise Terminal.

From Connie and Bill, and ClearysNoteBook column writers Dan and Dawn Watson, Wil Levins and Hank Miller…photographer Bruce Darrow

The Lions and Rams were tied 14-14 with 3 minutes left on the clock before the first half game to and end. But with that much time left the Rams took off and score another TD. Instead of kicking a FG the Rams ran the ball and got two more points. As the half ended the score was 22-14. The Lions had a couple of changes in the second half but just couldn\’t put it away. The final score was Rams 30 Lions 22.

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The Gilligan Island Crew-Enjoying a ride this past summer on the Gloucester Sail schooner The Northwind, are from left to right, Bill \”Wibby\” Yeager aka The Skipper, Joe Miller aka Gilligan, Frank \”Reds\” Grandizio, The Professor and Mike Gurchick who was just told by Reds he could choose to be either The Movie Star or Maryann.

The four \”Geezers\” are members of the BREAKFAST CLUB which meets this Saturday, November 28^th at the Dining Car Depot, Railroad and Monmouth Street, at 9 AM. The last guy there picks up the tab.

By the way Gloucester City Sail is looking for volunteers. SEE STORY.

If interested call (856)456-5168.

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I AM THANKFUL for the wife who says it\’s hot dogs tonight, because she is home with me, and not out with someone else.

• …for the husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato, because he is home with me and not out at the bars.

• …for the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because it means she is at home, not on the streets.

• …for the taxes I pay, because it means I am employed.

• …for the mess to clean after a party, because it means I have been surrounded by friends.

• …for the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have enough to eat.

• …for my shadow that watches me work, because it means I am out in the sunshine.
  

• …for a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home.

• …for all the complaining I hear about the government, because it means we have freedom of speech

• …for the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means I am capable of walking and I have been blessed with transportation.

• …for my huge heating bill, because it means I am warm.

• …for the lady behind me in church who sings off key, because it means I can hear.

• …for the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I have clothes to wear.

• …for weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, because it means I have been capable of working hard.

• …for the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means I am alive…

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