Gloucester City High School Receives National Recognition

Press Release

This week Gloucester City High School received national recognition for their quality performances in and out of the classroom.

U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with School Evaluation Services, a K-12 education and data research and analysis business, announced the top performing high schools in the entire nation.

The company provides parents with an educational data report.

This report analyzed academic and enrollment data from more than 21,000 public high schools in the United States to find the very best high schools.

These top schools were placed into gold, silver, bronze, or honorable mention categories.

Gloucester City High School received a bronze commendation for their outstanding services to the children and community.

They were only one of four high schools recognized in Camden County, and one of 41 high schools throughout the entire state to receive the recognition.

GHS Principal, Dr. Jack Don, commended his staff for their hard work and leadership, both in and out of the classroom.

Superintendent Paul Spaventa said the high school administrative team was one of the finest in the area.

\”Gloucester City High School has outstanding students, and is an asset to the community. The school is a place where children come prepared to learn and train to be the leaders of tomorrow,\” Spaventa said.

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Bellmawr’s 11th annual \”Christmas In The Park\” was another success

By Chris Concannon

NEWS Correspondent

The entire Recreation Centre complex on Creek Road, including portions of the Scott Merulla Playground, was bedecked with larger arrays of lighting and decorations than last year.

Mayor Frank Filipek Sr. said borough residents donated more to this year’s efforts than he expected.

The free of charge event drew hundreds of Bellmawr and other residents, who braved the chilling breeze and were warmed by hot chocolate and cookies.

The Petting Zoo was brought back from 2008, along with pony rides, which featured an eight year-old miniature named \”Popsicle.\”

New this year was the Community Room being transformed into a maze of animated Santa figurines of all shapes and sizes.

The event was free of charge. Photos with Santa were available for a small fee as well as free, customized Christmas stockings.

Representatives from the Bellmawr branches of The Bank and TD Bank were also on hand with handouts.

As the opening evening continued, a tour of the layout was in order, and it was evident that the Borough employees worked extremely hard to have everything together and ready for event-goers.

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GCBA 2009 Person of the year award Bill Labbree Jr. of Labbree Reality

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Labbree (center) was selected for outstanding achievement and dedication. Presenting the award are Gloucester City Business Association President Ken MacAdam (left) and Secretary Howard Clark.

Besides being treasurer of the GCBA, Bill is also president of Burlington/Camden County Association of Realtors, sits on the board of directors for NJ Association of realtors and the Gloucester City UEZ Board.

Current Leader/Committee Member Boy Scout Troop 165 BSA

Past Den Leader Cub Scout Pack 165 BSA

Participates as a volunteer Key Communicator for the Gloucester City School District

Past Parent Advisor to the Gloucester City/Camden County College College Bound Program

Past long time Room Parent for Alice Costello School

Labbree Realty is:

30 year team sponsor of Gloucester City Girls Softball

Long term sponsor for Brooklawn Little League

Past/present sponsor for various other Youth Sports organizations

Past/present supporter of various Youth Arts & Theater groups

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Gloucester City Headlines for Upcoming Jan. 14th Issue

Dan Spencer Jr., Nick Marchese Jr. And Jay Brophy Take Seats On Gloucester $\"Newspaper$

City Council

Mayor William James Delivers State Of The City Address

Residents Experience Snow Removal Problems During Big Storm

Mount Ephraim Commissioners Commend Public Works Department For Snow Removal

Brooklawn Woman Charged With Theft As Merchantville Tax Collector

Brooklawn Council Swears In Theresa Branella And Ryan Giles

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Bill’s Point of View:The Blizzard of ’09 Still the Topic of Discussion

See photo galley The Big Snow Storm

By Bill Cleary

Some Gloucester City residents are still upset with the way local authorities enforced $\"6a00d8341bf7d953ef011571114c5a970c-800wi\"$ the snow removal ordinance (#73-15) following the December blizzard. The record snow storm began on Friday December 19^th and didn’t end until early Sunday morning, December 20. Nearly two feet of snow fell over that time period.

According to Chief Housing Officer Joseph Stecklair he and Mayor Bill James were discussing the storm around 9am in front of the municipal building on Monday, December 21. Stecklair said he noticed that pedestrians were being forced to walk in the streets because sidewalks were not cleared. Because of safety concerns Stecklair said he contacted Police Chief George Berglund, and it was decided that the housing office would gather up addresses of those properties that were in violation of the law.

\”It took Kyle (Wagner) assistant housing officer all day to cross reference the addresses with the tax records,\” said Stecklair.

That information was turned over to the police department who mailed the citations on Tuesday, December 22.

Stecklair said only properties on the west side of town were cited. \”Reason being most

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NJ DOT worker killed on I-76 in Camden County

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BELLMAWR NJ-It happened at around 1:00 p.m. near the I-295 interchange.

The worker, has been identified as Joseph Kealey, 45, of Lindenwold, N.J. He was employed as an emergency repair mechanic by N.J. DOT for the past 3-and-a-half years.

Kealey was helping repair a broken down car along the highway, was hit by a Dodge Magnum traveling east on the highway.

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College Sports Monday Report, TCNJ, Rowan, Rutgers, Stevens

TCNJ basketball schedule reminder/change

The College of New Jersey men\’s basketball team will play their home make-up game against Drew University today (Monday, January 11) at 7 p.m. at Packer Hall.
Also, the times for the away basketball double-header on Saturday, January 30th against Ramapo College have been changed. The women\’s game will now begin at 5 p.m. and the men\’s game will start at 7 p.m.
Later this week, the men\’s and women\’s team will host a conference DH on Wednesday, January 13th against Rutgers University-Camden at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Both teams return to Packer Hall this Saturday, January 16th to host Rutgers University-Newark at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

ROWAN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WINS AT NJAC OPPONENT RUTGERS-NEWARK, 58-54

NEWARK NJ – The Rowan University women’s basketball team won at Rutgers-Newark, 58-54 in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game on Saturday night.

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Forward Amanda Jennings (sr. Turnersville, NJ/Washington Twp.) led the Profs with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Michelle Lala (sr. Wayne, NJ/Wayne Hills) followed with 17 points and a career-high 17 boards. Guards Danielle Rohe (sr. Dumont, NJ/Dumont) and Gina Catanzariti (jr. Cinnaminson, NJ/Cinnaminson) contributed with nine and eight points respectively. Guard Alissa Lamey (so. Northfield, NJ/Mainland Reg.) dished seven assists.

Rowan has an 8-5 record with a 2-1 conference mark. Rutgers-Newark is 7-8 overall and 2-2 in the

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Gary Gilfillan, GHS Alumni Class of ‘67, Vietnam War Veteran, Steamfitters Union Official Local 420

$\"6a00d8341bf7d953ef0115724332f3970b-120wi\"$ William H. Gilfillan, Jr., age 61 of West Deptford, died on January 10 at Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury surrounded by his loving family.

Formerly of Gloucester City, Gary graduated from Gloucester City High School with the Class of 1967 and the served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. Gary was a proud member and officer of Steamfitters Local Union 420 of Philadelphia PA for 43 years. Gary will be remembered as a wonderful man who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Survived by a loving wife Carole of 35 years; dear father of Gary P Gilfillan, Scott (Carolyn) Baldwin and Matthew (Jennifer) Baldwin; dear brother of Kenneth Gilfillan and Jeannette (Ralph) Bartolomeo; son in law of Mary Griffith; beloved Poppi to Anna, Sarah, Eric and Ryan Baldwin; also survived by many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

Gary\’s viewing will be held Thursday evening 5:30 to 9:30 PM and Friday 8:30 to 10 AM in the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter Street, Woodbury where a Lifetime Tribute Service will be held on Friday at 10 AM. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary\’s memory may be made to Make A Wish Foundation of NJ, 1034 Salem Road, Union, NJ 07083 or to the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, Southern Regional Center, 1301 N. Broad Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096
Tributes and memories may be shared at www.mcgfuneral.com

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ShopRite and General Mills Recognize Local Bloggers Who Raised Awareness of Hunger

January 27, 2010

Edison, NJ (January 27, 2010) – Many of us have heard the expression \”pay it forward,\” but ShopRite’s community-based hunger-fighting charity, ShopRite Partners In Caring, applied this theory in a new way. For the first time, ShopRite and General Mills teamed up with online influencers and invited them to become Bloggers In Caring, to spread the word about food insecurity and inspire their readers to help fight hunger.

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