Welcome Back From Iraq, Air Force Chief Arthur Curran

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WHEN: Friday, January 22, 2010
TIME: 1:00 PM
WHERE: 246 East Warren Street
Beverly, New Jersey 08010
CONTACT: Mike or Leslie (YRC) 609-980-4175

Chief Curran is returning from a Tour of Active Duty in Iraq.

He is 52 years old. He and his wife Lucy have 4 daughters, one of which is on Active Duty with the Navy.

Please join members of the Yellow Ribbon Club, Beverly Township, Beverly Fire and EMS, Local Police and members of the community, along with friends and family, as we welcome home another American Hero.

The Yellow Ribbon Club
http://www.yellowribbonclub.org
[email protected]

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Photos from Corporal Milito\’s Funeral courtesy of the DRPA

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WINTER FESTIVAL HONORS BAND PLAYS ON!

Press Release

Largest Group In Band’s Seven Year History

Mt. Ephraim, NJ – January 16, 2010 – Susan Moore, band director from Audubon, could not believe her eyes. \”There are over seventy kids signed up this year!\” Seven years earlier she had contacted Mary Manion, from Mt. Ephraim, about combining selected 5^th & 6^th graders for an \”honors\” band. \”Our schools are small and although the students have a great experience, they do not get practice performing in a large group or with a full instrumentation,\” says Manion. So the Winter Festival Honors Band was begun and about thirty students participated that first year.

Fast forward to 2010 and the festival has grown to include students from not only Audubon and Mt. Ephraim and neighboring Brooklawn last year, but also Haddon Heights, directed by Jessica M. Horne- Green, Gloucester City directed by Lisa Schmitt and Oaklyn School directed by Lori Ludlum. \”We were really happy to get Oaklyn involved this year, \”said Moore. Not only do the kids learn, but the collegial atmosphere is helpful to the directors as well. \”It’s a win-win for everyone!\” said Manion.

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MOUNT EPHRAIM RESIDENTS- Your Community Needs You

Mt. Ephraim Public Schools

January 20, 2010

Board of Education Notice

MT. EPHRAIM PUBLIC SCHOOLS –A vacancy currently exists on the Mt. Ephraim Board of Education due to the resignation of Darlene Alexander. The term of this position will end in April 2010.

By law, a Board of Education Member:

Must be a current and qualified registered voter, and

Must be able to read and write, and

Must have been a resident of Mt. Ephraim for at least one year, and

Must have no interest in any contract with the Board of Education, and

Cannot currently hold office as a member of the Mt. Ephraim governing body.

Residents meeting that criteria who wish to apply for consideration to fill the vacancy should submit a letter of interest and personal resume to: Mr. Joseph Rafferty, R. W. Kershaw School,

125 S. Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059.

The deadline to apply is February 5, 2010.

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Another Camden Diocese School is Closing Due to Declining Enrollment

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On Tuesday, January 19, faculty, school administration and parents were informed that Bishop Guilfoyle Regional Catholic School will close at the end of the current school year due to declining enrollment and resulting financial struggles.

Last week the Diocese announced that Wildwood Catholic HS was closing. Below is the letter sent to school families today:

Dear Parents:

Our diocese, like many in the Northeast, has faced significant challenges related to demographic and population changes. While population has grown in South Jersey , many municipalities have experienced actual population declines. This population decline, when coupled with a decline in religious practice, has resulted in declining enrollment in our schools, rising deficits and heavy burdens on the sponsoring parishes.

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ANJRPC SUES TO THROW OUT CORZINE\’S ONE GUN A MONTH LAW!

Federal Lawsuit Comes in Direct Response to Lawmakers\’ Broken Promise to Create a Meaningful Exemption for Honest Collectors and Competitors

Press Release issued on January 17, 2010

The Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC) announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey to invalidate New Jersey\’s one gun a month law, in direct response to lawmakers\’ broken promise to create a meaningful exemption for gun collectors and competitors in the handgun rationing law.

According to ANJRPC President Scott Bach, \”Criminals laugh at

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HHS Study Says $150 Billion Head Start Program for Low-Income Pre-Schoolers is Largely a Failure

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CNSNews.com – Tuesday, January 19, 2010
By Karen Schuberg

(CNSNews.com) – Head Start, the federal government’s largest preschool program for low-income children, was found to yield no lasting results, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at the beginning of this year.

The study found that children served by Head Start made gains in education and health during preschool when compared to other low-income children who did not participate in Head Start. But by the ends of both kindergarten and first grade, those benefits had \”largely\” dissipated.

The 27-page report, titled \”Head Start Impact Study Final Report,\” states bleak findings.

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Letter: The Highway Department Did A Terrible Job Removing Snow

I am writing in regards to the snow this last couple of weeks. I know that we do not pay $\"Letters-to-the-editor\"$ the highest taxes, but I believe our Public Works people do make decent money.

After the first snowstorm of more than two feet, Monmouth Street — which happens to be one of the main roads out of Gloucester City — was horrible with so many ruts. I went partially sideways due to them. Barely missing not one but two cars front and back if I had slid just ever so little more even going slow little more than 1-2 miles per hour. Where was our Street Department?

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On January 8 there was very little snow and yet again Monmouth Street was nothing but ice most of the way from King Street to Johnson Boulevard. Even if I used Market Street, which I think the county takes care of, I still have to use Monmouth for two blocks to Broadway. Where was our Street Department this time?

Actually, they were sitting at the end of Monmouth by Johnson Blvd, facing the wrong way. I was behind a car that went into the curb due to the ice on Johnson Blvd.

The car went to the right and I went to the left. I was going slow, and was at least two car lengths behind. This was around 8 a.m. Why can\’t the Street Department start earlier on days like this. My opinion is that streets should be cleared by 8 a.m., especially on a work day. I know we do not want overtime for budget reasons. So, the workers get done earlier on a day that is not so weather-related.

What\’s going to happen after the next snowstorm? Who\’s going to help should I have an accident due to ice or ruts? Do we give fines to the Street Department for not clearing the roads in a timely manner like our citizens are getting fines? I know that\’s a little much, but something has got to be done to make travel safer after a snowstorm.

Rose Dobleman, Gloucester City

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Mount Ephraim Public Works Department Praised for Snow Removal

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

NEWS Correspondent

$\"Wolk\"$ After more than 20 inches of snow fell last month, Mayor Joseph Wolk (photo) received calls from residents complimenting the great job the Mount Ephraim Department of Public Works did clearing roads.

The department is also responsible for the seasonal banners that help to beautify the town, Wolk said during the recent Board of Commissioners meeting.

Commissioner Greenwald thanked the police, fire, ambulance and public works for doing a wonderful job in helping to clean up after the snowstorm.

Commissioner Gilmore said the fire department dug out all of the fire hydrants.

In other business, Gilmore said Fire Chief Mario Scullan is retiring.

He will be replaced by Brian Gilmore who has 24 years experience.

Wolk happily said the NJ Department of Transportation awarded the town a grant for $755,000 to help drainage on Bell Road.

He said this is the largest grant Mount Ephraim has ever received, and this improvement will greatly help with flooding.

Engineer Akin said the street project on Kings Highway will commence March 1, and should be done within 60 days.

Best wishes go out to Officer Michael Schaffer, who is recovering after surgery.

Greenwald said recycling in 2009 had greatly improved from 2008.

Then, the Commissioners wished everyone a happy and healthy year.

The next meeting will be Thursday, February 4, at 8 p.m. in Borough Hall on the Black Horse Pike.

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Letter: Councilman Parry Appreciates Support

Thanks to everyone for their support this past year. As chairman of celebrations, along $\"Crop$ with Council people Nick Marchese and Kellie Ferry, I would like to thank Roseann Michel, Vanessa Courant, Jim Logan, Adam Baker, Jim Rauchut, Gwen Herman, Ann Kelm and Bowie Johnson, the businesses, organizations and the citizens of Gloucester City for their help and support in 2009.

Photo: Gloucester City Councilman Bruce Parry

Getting help to organize some of the events was sometimes difficult, but once we got started it was not hard to get help. Organizations whom had coin drops during the year were called for every event, and each time they supported

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