– submitted by Bob Dacierno/Bill Gross

A guy took his blonde girlfriend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team\’s bench. After the game, he asked her how she liked it. 

\”Oh, I really liked it,\” she replied, \”especially the tight pants and all the big muscles, but I just couldn\’t understand why they were killing each other over 25 cents.\” 

Dumbfounded, her boyfriend asked, \”What do you mean?\” 

\”Well, they flipped a coin, one team got it and then for the rest of the game, all they kept screaming was… \’Get the quarterback! Get the quarterback!\’ I\’m like…Helloooooo? It\’s only 25 cents!!!!\”

On Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Camden County Boathouse, I was honored to nominate twenty-four outstanding young men and women to the Nation\’s military service academies. The courage and dedication to service exemplified by these young people is unmatched. These individuals have excelled in every facet of their academic, athletic and community responsibilities and have earned the right to this prestigious designation. As a result, they will go on to represent the First Congressional District and their country with pride and excellence.

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

NEWS Correspondent

During last week’s Mount Ephraim Commissioners meeting, Andrew Gilmore announced that resident Brandon Libby will be on the game show \”Jeopardy\” on Thursday, January 12.

Commissioner Gilmore said this is the first time someone from Mount Ephraim will be on the show, and it will be exciting to see the outcome.

In other news, Mayor Joseph Wolk thanked the Fire Department and Celebration Committee, along with everyone else who participated in the Christmas Parade last month.

The Police Department reported 26 adult arrests in December. Some of the offenses include five for burglary, four for DUI and four for disorderly conduct. There was one juvenile arrest for shoplifting.

Calls received last month included nine for burglary, eight for criminal mischief, 13 for harassment and 21 motor vehicle accidents. Also, officers issued 149 motor vehicle summons, 27 of which were for moving violations.

Last month the Fire Department received 45 calls for the month, including 14 calls for mutual aid, eight motor vehicle accidents and six investigations.

In 2011 the Department responded to 442 fire assignments and logged just under 39,000 volunteer man hours.

Commissioner Bruce Greenwald said the Public Works Department kept busy last month responding to 10 sewer calls and repairing pot holes, among other tasks, all the while avoiding safety incidents and violations.

As the colder weather is now here, Commissioner

Greenwald reminded residents to park on the odd side of the street during and after snowfall if off street parking is not available.

This will allow easier access for snow removal and emergency vehicles, he said.

Mayor Wolk said work has begun on the 2012 municipal budget.

The next Commissioners meeting will be Thursday, February 2, at 8 p.m. in Borough Hall.

Philadelphians shows true colors in support of our troops

Even without the Army-Navy Game in Philadelphia in 2011 (it returns in 2012 and 2013), the Sports Congress and our regional partners took the opportunity to honor the brave men and women of our military. On December 9, area residents were asked to donate items for care packages to be sent to troops overseas during the first-ever Operation Gratitude Day, presented by AT&T, Lincoln Financial Group and Lockheed Martin.

With service personnel and volunteers on location at 11 different collection stations, a tremendous turnout delivered more than 1,400

One of the Winter Olympics\’ Most Popular Sports

One of the Winter Olympics\’ most unique and popular sports is coming to the Philadelphia region for the first time, Feb. 11-18, 2012, when the USA Curling National Championships will be held at IceWorks Skating Complex in Aston, Pennsylvania.

The National Championships are the most elite curling competition in the country, and the qualifying event for the World Championships and Olympics.

For tickets and more information, visit www.2012usacurlingnationals.com.

Piscataway, N.J. (January 2012) – QualCare, Inc., New Jersey’s largest provider-sponsored, managed care company announced today that Kennedy Health System has joined QualCare’s PPO and HMO/POS networks as a participating hospital provider.

Daniel Halper 

January 11, 2012