Mayor Joe Wolk was proud to announce Mount Ephraim’s support of the statewide \”Over the Limit, Under Arrest\” 2009 Year End crackdown running from December 7th until January 3rd helping to reduce drunk driving and as a result save lives, Mount Ephraim was one of five towns in Camden County to be awarded a grant of $5k to help fund this crackdown.

Once authorization and funding is received from the state Phase II of the Streetscape Project will be commenced by Bud Concrete.

A letter has been sent to NJDOT/Conrail requesting reconstruction of the railroad crossing on King’s Highway by Mary Bray School.

Mount Ephraim’s Christmas Parade was held on Saturday December 12th at 7 p.m.

Commissioner Bruce Greenwold (photo, left) reported that public works has been doing a great job with leaf pick up and keeping the streets clean.

A boiler in borough hall was replaced by Chalie Blaylock which saved the town about $5k thanks to assistance from school board secretary Melissa Raywood and shared services with Kershaw School.

Mayor Wolk was pleased that 324 Davis Ave sold for $40k which is a vacant lot and the former site of a house that burnt down.

Mayor Wolk (photo, left) expressed his interest in this option and said that he will contact Mayor Bill James of Gloucester City where it has recently become an ordinance to further discuss details of the program.

Commissioners Greenwold and Gilmore wish everyone happy holidays from them and their families and Mayor Wolk wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Thursday, December 17th Time 2:15am

Mt Ephraim NJ (Kings Highway and Hill Street )

The two occupants of the car were taken to Cooper Hospital in Camden in very critical condition.

Action News reported that Gloucester City Police were involved in the chase.

However, Police Chief George Berglund said that isn\’t correct. \”Members of the City Police Department did not take part in the chase.\”

A number of police department were at the crash scene according to an eye witness. Besides Bellmawr, there were cars from Audubon, Mt. Ephraim, Westville, Haddon Township, Gloucester City and Deptford.

Lutzkanin Family   \”Everytime my husband is deployed, I am naturally more concerned about how the stress can affect the health and well being of our kids and our family as a whole. I feel these tools will be invaluable for military families, giving them a place to turn to for help and to let them know people care.\”

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President & CEO

 A female reported on December 10 that she was robbed at gunpoint while in the parking lot in front of the 400 Building of Stonington Court Apartments. The female described the suspect as a black male in his early twenties approximately 5’8\” and 160 pounds wearing a black and red flannel shirt and black and red nike sneakers.

He had a tattoo on his neck, both hands and a tattoo of tear drops under his eye. The male was armed with a handgun. 

In other matters, Police report on

• 12/08/09 Desiree Maniette of Lindenwold was arrested on warrants and released on bail.

• • 12/08/09 a resident of the 5800 Building Pines Apartments reported that unknown person(s) broke into their apartment and stole property from within.

• • 12/09/09 Kareem Brown of Lindenwold was arrested on warrants and remanded to Gloucester County Jail.

• • 12/09/09 Gary Johnson of Lindenwold was arrested and charged with Possession of CDS and was later released on summons.

• • 12/09/09 Shariff Davis of Lindenwold was arrested on active warrants and was remanded to Camden County Jail default of bail.

• • 12/09/09 Salhuddin Smart of Lindenwold was arrested on active warrants and was remanded to Camden County Jail default of bail.

• • 12/10/09 Shariff Davis (Lindenwold), Jaleessa Hauser (Lindenwold) and Raymond Phillips (Burlington City) were all arrested inside of a vacant apartment in the 900 Building of Arborwood. They were all charged with Criminal Trespass and released on summonses.
  

• • 12/10/09 Michael Clancy of Lindenwold was arrested on warrants and remanded to Camden County Jail default of bail.

• • 12/11/09 a resident of AC Building Heathers Apartments reported that unknown person(s) attempted to break into their apartment. Entry was not made and there was some damage to the door.

• • 12/11/09 a resident of Building 9 Timber Ridge Apartments reported that unknown person(s) broke into their apartment by breaking a window. Once inside the suspect(s) stole electronics.

• • 12/12/09 a resident of the U building of Coachman Manor apartments reported that several males attempted to break into their apartment. The males were not successful in gaining entry.

• • 12/12/09 William White of Clementon was arrested after he attempted to break into a vehicle that was parked in front of a residence. He was charged with attempted Burglary and remanded to Camden County Jail default of bail.

THOSE CHARGED ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

Born and raised in Gloucester City NJ, Clara enjoyed her retirement years living close to the beach in Ocean City, NJ and Ft. Pierce, FL. Clara was a former active member of N.O.W. and a former active member of the Gloucester City Democratic Club. She graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School Class of 1963 and St. Mary Grammar School, Gloucester City.

Relatives and friends of the family will meet for her viewings on Friday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and on Saturday morning from 9:15am to 10:00am in The BOCCO FUENRAL HOME, 1300 North Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00am in St. Mary\’s R.C. Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.

205 East Church Street

The Camden County Fire Marshal is investigating.

~Steve Skipton Photography

Mary Ellen was a devoted parishioner of Saint Mary’s R.C. Church in Gloucester City. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her Memorial Mass on Friday morning at 11 am at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Inurnment New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. There will be no visitation. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary Ellen’s memory to St. Mary’s Church Fund: at the above address.

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We had a nice turnout this year and hope next year will be bigger. For those who were unable to attend we will still be collecting till the last week of Christmas. There are over 500 children in need. You can still drop off a toy at 434 Hudson Street or the Gloucester City High School.

There are many people to thank for all their help. In helping sell the tickets, Nancy from Doc-N-Joe’s, all bartenders from Essex Street Pub, Cap’s Café, Pat Rodgers and Ed Kniceley. Thanks to Pat and Sal for allowing us to hold this special event.

Cap’s also donated hot roast beef, tossed salad, give a ways and a neon Miller Light sign that was raffled off. For the hard work of his staff, Tina who waitressed, Patrice who bartended, and Rose Mary ran the kitchen. Thanks to Mike and Sally Nordaby, owner of Catherina Catering who donated hot meatballs, pepperoni and cheese platter and use of the catering truck to hall all the toys. The Pub, Theo Tagiavlas who donated potato salad and a hundred dollars of gift certificates. Pretzel factory donated a large tray of pretzels.

Ed Kniceley and the VFW Post 3260 who donated toys. Our second family Garden State Corvette Club who joined us and most of all for everyone who came out with a toy and shared our holiday spirit. Thank you to Timmy Williams who came out and DJ donated most of his time and did a great job.

We would also like to give a special thank you to the Gloucester City News. For the past four years they have put every article about my son Robert Dornbach and the promotion for Toys for Tots in the paper for nothing. This year was a nice turnout.

My husband and I will continue to do the Toys for Tots in honor of our son Robert Dornbach every year.

Thank you all for your support. Hope you and your families have a Merry Christmas and happy New Year!!

Joanne Humerick/Roberts and Todd Roberts