Ocean City looking at bypassing Civil Service list to hire three firefighters; Interviewing laid-off firefighters from Gloucester City and Collingswood

\”I’m looking at deviating (from the list),\” Foglio added. \”I’m a realist. I’m a manager and I have to have some fiscal responsibility. Normally we would operate in the traditional manner and take people off the list, but it takes at least nine weeks to train firefighters. At this point, at the rate we are using overtime and filling the holes we have and trained these new firefighters, it would put me in the red for overtime. At some point I would have to declare a state of emergency and money would be pulled from the 2011 budget.\”
Foglio said that would mean that \”a pound of flesh\” would come from the fire department’s 2011 budget. Foglio has interviewed firefighters from Gloucester City and Collingswood. Gloucester City has a 34-man department and is eliminating a third of that number due to a $1.2 million cut in extraordinary state aid. With retirements, eight firefighters will lose their jobs. These firefighters are scheduled to be laid off on June 30.

Rutala said that if the city hires the three firefighters from Gloucester City they would start at the base salary for incoming firefighters. The starting salary for firefighters is now around $38,000 with the implementation of a two-tier hiring system in the last FMBA (Firemen’s Benevolent Association) contract.

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FUN FOR KIDS DURING WELCOME AMERICA! FESTIVAL

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Families explore Philadelphia history, art and food through free, interactive activities

PHILADELPHIA, PA (June 8, 2010) – Moms, dads and kids can enjoy a scoop of ice cream for a good cause, sing along to a screening of Grease or join Mayor Nutter for a tale of Philadelphia history as part of the fun, free family programming offered during the Wawa Welcome America! celebration.

Go 4^th and Learn

Wawa Welcome America’s Go 4^th and Learn is a special series of free, educational programs for

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Leon A. Kuczynski, age 92, Longtime member of American Legion Post#135

On June 15, 2010. Age 92. Of Gloucester Heights. Loving husband of the late Stephanie $\"AmericanLegion_logo\"$ (nee Kobylinski). Devoted father of Vincent Kuczynski (Marie) and Carol Burton (Russ). Cherished grandfather of Tara (Tom), Ryan, Brianna and Bridgette. Beloved great-grandfather of Melani and Bradley. Dear Brother of Ann Kobylinski, Helen Kondreski and Chester Kuczynski.

Leon was a longtime resident of the Gloucester Heights section of Gloucester City. He was a member of the Gloucester City American Legion Post # 135. Mr. Kuczynski was directly involved with the construction of the Post #135 home located at Cumberland and Atlantic Streets in Gloucester City. Leon was known for riding his bicycle with his beloved dog Antoine around Gloucester City and Brooklawn.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Friday morning from 10 am to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Catholic Service 11 am in the funeral home. Interment with U.S. Army Military Honors in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing. No Evening Viewing. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Leon A. Kuczynski. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142

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Hunting and Fishing News for June 17

Statement From The National Rifle Association On H.R. 5175, The Disclose Act

The National Rifle Association believes that any restrictions on the political speech of Americans $\"Hunting-and-fishing\"$ are unconstitutional.

In the past, through the courts and in Congress, the NRA has opposed any effort to restrict the rights of its four million members to speak and have their voices heard on behalf of gun owners nationwide.

The NRA\’s opposition to restrictions on political speech includes its May 26, 2010 letter to Members of Congress expressing strong concerns about H.R. 5175, the DISCLOSE Act. As it stood at the time of that letter, the measure would have undermined or obliterated virtually all of the NRA\’s right to free political speech and, therefore, jeopardized the Second Amendment rights of every law-abiding American.

The most potent defense of the Second Amendment requires the most adamant exercise of the First Amendment. The NRA stands absolutely obligated to its members to ensure maximum access to the First Amendment, in order to protect and preserve the freedom of the Second Amendment.

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Ortega Tabbed to Lead Holy Family University Softball Team

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PHILADELPHIA – Holy Family University director of athletics Sandra Michael has announced that Davon Ortega has been named the new head coach of the Holy Family University softball team on Wednesday. Ortega is the fifth head coach in the softball program’s history.

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GLADING CHALLENGES ANDREWS TO SIX DEBATES IN THREE COUNTIES

Haddon Heights, NJ – Hoping Congressman Andrews is more willing to face his constituents in 2010 than he was in 2008, First Congressional District Republican Nominee Dale Glading (R-Barrington) hand-delivered an infinitely reasonable debate challenge to Rep. Rob Andrews\’s Haddon Heights office on Tuesday.

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City of Gloucester City Caucus Meeting Agenda

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Philadelphia Cruise Terminal Announces Sailings with American Cruise Lines

Cruising continues at the Philadelphia Cruise Terminal. American Cruise Lines, a company that specializes in small ship cruising, recently selected the P $\"Spirit_2009\"$ hiladelphia Cruise Terminal to introduce its new itinerary, the Philadelphia Potomac Cruise.

Beginning on June 19^th, American Cruise Lines will make three eight-day sailings from Philadelphia on the American Spirit. The Philadelphia Potomac Cruise takes passengers on a journey through America’s rich history. Stops along the way include the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal,

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Community Garden Looking Good

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The Gloucester City Community Garden, Market and Atlantic Streets, is in full bloom. The project is sponsored by the Gloucester City Shade Committee. John Schmidt a member of the committee and one of the organizers of the garden was asked to give a progress report on the project.

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We have had many residents from the neighborhood and across the city come out and help with garden and recently we planted three dogwood bushes and one tree which were donated. Each plot is 4-5 feet by 20 feet and it is up to the gardeners what they want to plant. As part of our $60 membership with the Camden Children\’s Garden we are eligible to receive flats of vegetables. Both the committee and individuals who joined has utilized it. We have planted some squash and tomatoes in the garden but every gardener can choose what they want to plant. There is no cost for a plot as we know people are struggling however if individuals wish to make a monetary donation they can. The donations will be used for the garden.

I also want to make sure to thank Mike Devlin, who runs the Camden Children\’s Garden and without whose help this garden in the City of Gloucester City would have never happened. Mike has gone above and beyond for our committee and city.

We have three blue bins which we received from the Camden Children\’s Garden from one of the shipping companies that we use to collect water so water is available to everyone at no charge. The city also donated two composters to us for the garden and Water Supt. Fred Schindler has helped with getting water to the garden.

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