ONLY IN AMERICA!

(July 2012)–Whenever there is an election involving a seat in Congress or in the White House, you can bet your bottom dollar it will be a big year for federal grants to be given out. Even though the national debt is $16 trillion and climbing, the “Washington Elite” doesn’t care; after all, it is not their money they are spending.

For example, in May, a list of 25 towns across the United States receiving funds to help pay firemen’s salaries or rehire them was released. The funds were awarded through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program of the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a program that provides $400 million in grants nationwide for rehiring laid-off firefighters and retaining those whose jobs are in jeopardy due to budget constraints.”

Some of the local communities that received funds from that program in May were Gloucester City ($598,000), Camden City ($5 million), Passaic ($1.5 million), and Scranton, PA ($8 million).

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Obituary: Leo B. Dubler Jr., age 74, GCHS Alumni Class of 56

On June 6, 2012. Age 74. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Margaret S. Dubler (nee Behl), and three children, Monica Coffey (Dubler) and her husband James Coffey, Leo and his wife Janice, and Andrew and his wife Jennifer. Leo was blessed with nine grandchildren: Katherine, Joshua, Allison, Ava, Claire, Luke, Sam, Elizabeth and Annika.

Leo – the only son of Leo Bernard and Katherine Theresa Dubler (nee Mannion) graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School in 1956. After a brief stint in the seminary (luckily for his 3 children and 9 grandchildren Leo did not fully heed the call of the vocation) he departed to continue his education. After attending Villanova for 1 year – Leo transferred to St. John\’s University in New York where his favorite uncle (Fr. Edward Mannion) was the Athletic Director. After graduating with a degree in mathematics – Leo worked at General Accident Insurance Company in the actuarial department. After a year or so investigating this career path – Leo had a career change and after graduating from Rutger\’s University Law School, embarked upon a 40 year career as an attorney in Gloucester County N.J. Leo enjoyed his career and did many pro bono hours for family members, friends and those in need without resources.

Leo loved spending weekends in Ocean City with his family – travel – deep sea fishing,chess, pinochle, bridge and cross word puzzles. He had a deep passion for reading with a bent towards historical non-fiction. Leo\’s interest in history was driven by having survived living at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. He often reminisced about the fear that permeated the island in the days following the attack and the vulnerability of the people living there. He also was quick to point out the precision of the Japanese Zero pilots and how the vast majority of their targets were purely military assets with minimal civilian involvement.

His family takes great comfort in knowing that Leo was a deeply religious man that embraced his faith and welcomed the next chapter of his life and the all of its glories.

He will always be deeply missed by his loving family but also reassured that his spirit lives on in his children and grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Sunday evening from 5 to 7 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. On Monday morning there will be a visitation from 11 AM to 12 Noon at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Discovery Ministries: 106 Vesper Ave Westmont, NJ 08108.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Leo B. Dubler, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph:856-456-1142

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CAGW Issues Report on Senate Office Expenses

May 30, 2012

(Washington, D.C.) – On the rare occasion when Congress manages to waste fewer taxpayer dollars than it is afforded, it would be nice to think that the savings are sent straight to the Treasury for deficit reduction, rather than being spent elsewhere. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, as the Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) reveals today in a report titled \”Reform the Senate Office Allowance System.\”

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PORTS 2012 Call for Volunteers – Restoring Oysters in Delaware Bay

We are recruiting volunteers for upcoming Project PORTS oyster restoration activities. For the 6th straight year, students throughout South Jersey made shell-filled mesh bags (oyster spat collectors) as part of Project PORTS: Rutgers Cousteau Center at Bridgeton and American Littoral Society\’s education and community-based oyster restoration program to help revitalize Delaware Bay oyster populations and the important fish habitat their reefs provide. The oyster is a keystone species in the bay: improving water quality and providing food, habitat and refuge to countless organisms.

The shell bags serve as a settlement surface for young oysters (spat) when the bay\’s oyster population spawns this summer. In August, we will transplant the spat-on-shell to restoration and fishery sites in the upper bay.

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Obituary: Alaine M. Smith, of Gloucester City

On June 8, 2012. Age 78. (nee Marley) Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Runnemede. Loving wife of 61 years to William S. Smith. Loving mother of Steve, Mark, Richard, Renee and the late Robert. Cherished grandmother of 5 and also survived by her loving great grandchildren.

Alaine was a retired Home Health Aide and was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Gloucester City.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Wednesday morning from 9 to 11 AM at the Lighthouse Baptist Church: 811 Market St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Funeral service will begin at 11 AM in the church. Interment will be private in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church: at the above church address. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Alaine M. Smith. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

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