By Tom Tancredo

If you think the Obama administration doesn\’t need help in dreaming up new schemes to reinterpret the Constitution and add new restrictions on our freedom, think again.

Arms-control bureaucrats at the United Nations and dozens of allied NGOs (that\’s non-governmental organizations in non-bureaucratic lingo) have been busy for two decades talking and negotiating among themselves to produce an international treaty regulating the sale of small arms. A U.N. resolution adopted in October calls upon member nations to negotiate the matter and finish writing a treaty by 2012. The United States voted for the resolution, which was adopted almost unanimously.

President Bush, for all his mistakes and miscalculations, never allowed his U.N. representatives to participate in such negotiations. But Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reversed course and agreed to join the negotiations.

Secretary of State Clinton announced in October that the U.S. would join the negotiations \”if they are based on consensus,\” implying that the U.S. could exercise a veto if negotiations went off course. That implies that the U.S. would reject any treaty that violates our Second Amendment rights to

Beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Auletto. Devoted mother of Anna Marino (Joseph) and Daniel (Maureen). Loving grandmother of Anthony (Becky), Nicholas (Jill) and Daniel Marino and Danielle Hennessey (John), Renee Byrd (George) and Nicole Auletto. Dear great grandmother of Evan, Luke, Giada, Desiree, Brittanee, Johnny, Danny, Georgia, and Jaidyn Renee. Also survived by her sister Paula Roddy and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Entombment was in Calvary Mausoleum.

Interment private.

CHERIE L. JACURAK

Funeral Services were held for Cherie L. Jacurak, (nee Mowery), of Bellmawr, formerly of Philadelphia, who died December 12, 2009.

Cherie worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Bellmawr for over 15 years. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Beloved mother of Marc and Adam Jacurak. Loving sister of Robert and Bob, Greg, Corrine and Scott Mowery. Also survived by Steven Jacurak and many nieces and nephews.

Interment private.

STELLA MARY FALCONIERO

A Funeral Mass was held for Stella Mary Falconiero, (nee Aniski), 84, of Bellmawr for 37 years, formerly of Camden, who died December 12, 2009.

Stella worked as a head sales associate at J.C. Penney in Audubon for 28 years. She was a member of J & R Young At Heart Club for 25 years and acted as secretary for 20 years. Stella enjoyed dancing, gardening and spending time with her friends, but her greatest love was caring for her family.

Beloved wife of Paul Falconiero. Loving mother of Dennis Falconiero, Dr. Robert Falconiero (Debbie), the late Paul Falconiero and mother-in-law of Judy Falconiero. Dear sister of Edward Aniski (Lee). Devoted grandmother of Dina Smythe (Brian), Michele Wild (Chris) Paul Falconiero (Kim) and Robert, Thomas and Jennifer Falconiero and great grandmother of Brenna. Also survived by in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.

JEANNE WHITEMAN RILEY

Funeral Services were held at Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church, Oaklyn, for Jeanne Whiteman Riley, 74, of Audubon Park, who died December 12, 2009.

Mrs. Riley was a long time and devoted member of Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church and former employee of NJ Bell. She enjoyed meeting with the AHS \”Lunch Bunch\” and outings with her friends from Bell Telephone, but above all she loved spending time with her family, sewing and days on the beach down the shore.

Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Riley. Loving mother of Steven Riley (Lisa) and Sheryn Laub (Jim) and step-daughters June Gartland and Judy Wood. She is also survived by her \”grandblessings\” Shaun, Eric and Eric and her dear sister Joyce Hoover.

Interment Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Creran Funeral Home, Oaklyn.

EDWARD K. BOYSON, II

Funeral Services were held for Edward K. Boyson, II, 34, of Bellmawr, formerly of Blackwood.

Ed will always be remembered as a great friend and kind soul who could always brighten you day. Ed was employed by Baxter Pharmaceuticals in Cherry Hill for over 11 years.

Beloved husband of Rachel E. and devoted father of Cayla Rose, the loves of his life. Loving son of Pan Boyson and the late Edward K. Boyson. Dear brother of Nitaya. Son-in-law of Marcia and Richard Battista and brother-in-law of Josh Roberts. Also survived by many dear family, friends and co-workers.

Interment private.

Rank: Firefighter

Date of Death: 12/26/2009

Fire Department: Wellsboro Fire Department

Address: PO Box 81, 21 Pearl ST, Wellsboro, PA 16901

Fire Department Chief: Lonnie W. Campbell

Fire Department Website: http://www.wellsborofire.com/

Incident Description: Firefighter Pierce passed away at home after responding to a series of EMS and fire calls. The cause and nature of Firefighter Pierce’s fatal injury are still to be reported.

Funeral Arrangements: Friends and family are invited to Clair\’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. There will be a viewing for fire service personnel at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Peter A. DeVantier officiating. Burial will be in Wellsboro Cemetery.

Memorial Fund Contact and Address: Memorials may be made in memory of Firefighter Clair Melvin Pierce to the Wellsboro Firemen\’s Ambulance Association Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 81, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.