Back in February 2010, when Congress was still debating the Obamacare legislation, then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) proclaimed to America that the law \”will create 400,000 jobs almost immediately.\” But according to a new report by Heritage’s James Sherk, Obamacare will have the opposite effect, pricing many unskilled workers out of full-time employment due to the law’s requirement that employers offer health benefits to full-time employees.

HUNTERS SHARING THE HARVEST A WORTHY CAUSE

Hunters who are successful in the upcoming deer hunting seasons are encouraged by the Pennsylvania Game Commission to consider participating in the state’s Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) program, which channels donations of venison to local food banks, soup kitchens and needy families. Pennsylvania’s HSH program is recognized as one of the most successful among similar programs in about 40 states.

Smoke from air filter

On October 8th, at 1610 hrs in the 1900 block of Old Cuthbert Road, a call was received for a building fire. Squrt 31, Ladder 44 and Squad 13 along with Battalion 13 and BLS 1393 responded. Battalion 13 arrived to find smoke showing in the upper story of the facility. He was met by the production operator stating that they had a burnt out blower unit.

Scorch Marks from internal fire

After further investigation by Squrt 31\’s crew, they found an active fire on the 4th story level involving an air filter unit. The unit was showing in excess of 500 degrees. The manufacturing process was shut down to allow the air filter unit to cool down so that it could be accessed.

Air Filter Cyclone

When the unit cooled down to be able to safely open it, the companies accessed the cyclone and found an active fire involving the air filter socks. The crews had stretched a water line to that level and proceeded to extinguish all active fire.

via cherryhillfire.blogspot.com

press release

HOBOKEN, N.J. (October 12, 2011) – The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s swimming team will open its 2011-12 season on Saturday with a dual-meet at the De Baun Aquatic Center versus in-state rival Montclair State University beginning at 1 p.m. Stevens is coming off the most successful year in program history as the Ducks placed 14th at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships.

Dorothea Duester McGovern

AGE: 85 • formerly of Gloucester City

Dot McGovern was born November 26, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA; she lived in Gloucester City, NJ over 50 years, and died October 8, 2011 in Hilton Head, SC. The widow of Joseph Michael McGovern, she is survived by children Joe McGovern (Audrey), Dot Coleman (John), Valerie McGovern, and grandsons Nathan McGovern (Nanda) and Eric McGovern.

Graveside Service will be at Beverly National Cemetery in NJ on Tuesday, October 25th, at 11:30am. The Island Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds hunters that the black bear hunting permit lottery application period ends 11:59 p.m on October 15. Application for permits can be made online atwww.nj.wildlifelicense.com or at license agents.

SOMERSET, N.J. (October 13, 2011) – For the first time in school history, Stevens Institute of Technology has won the Division III Collegiate Athletic Administrators of New Jersey (CAANJ) Cup for the 2010-11 academic school year. Stevens beat out The College of New Jersey, who had won the cup 11 straight times and 12 of the first 13. The Ducks accumulated 196 points, while TCNJ totaled 184. Rounding out the top-five were Montclair State University and Kean University tied with 119 and Richard Stockton College with 112.

Edison, NJ – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and ESPN announced today a six-year rights agreement extension for enhanced coverage of MAAC men\’s and women\’s basketball across multiple national platforms.

In total, the deal features a record 80 national appearances over 40 scheduled contests, an increase of 25% from last year\’s schedule and the most ever for the MAAC. All 10 member institutions will receive a minimum of three men\’s basketball and one women\’s basketball appearances this year.

SHREWSBURY/HOLDEN, MA – Edward M. Shindle, 93, a resident of the Shrewsbury Crossings Senior Living Community, died at home on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. His wife of 61 years, Margaret (Gilfillan) Shindle died in 2002, and his grandson, Matthew E. Friel, died in 2004. He is survived by two daughters, Elaine Shindle of Wakefield and Janet Friel of North Falmouth; a son, Edward M. Shindle and his wife Michele (Lindfors) of Holden; 8 beloved grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren – who adored him. 

Edward was born in 1918 in Gloucester City, NJ, the only child of Elizabeth Jane (Bastian) and Edward M. Shindle, and graduated from Gloucester City High School where he was captain of the basketball team and a member of the harmonica band. He married his high school sweetheart in 1940 and moved to Bellmawr, NJ, where he worked at the New York Shipyard as a pipefitter for four years. He was a