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National Wildlife Refuge System Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Outdoor Recreation

Since the fall of 2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has been working to create a renewed vision for the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). Finalized in October of 2011, the new vision, titled \”Conserving the Future: Wildlife Refuges and the Next Generation,\” includes 24 recommendations, which incorporated…

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Lions attack Bears late but fall short 28-20

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Collegeville, Pa … The College of New Jersey football team staged a late-game rally, but fell short 28-20 to Ursinus College in its season opener in Collegeville, Pa on Friday night.

Down 28-6 entering the final quarter, a 22-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Christopher Spellman (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Bishop Eustace Prep) to junior Kyle Janeczek (Allenwood, NJ/Wall) cut the deficit to 28-20 with 8:17 to play. But a 12-play, 37-yard drive eliminated 7:15 from the clock as the Bears secured their first victory of the season and spoiled the opener for new Lions’ head coach Wayne Dickens.

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Meandering w/ Mark Matthews: Green Olive enters a crowded market, Wonder Bread Gone

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I haven\’t posted in a while. Summer has been very busy for us, and we recently got back from a short 4 night trip to Disney World (which is just about the right amount of time). This is a ramnbling post. We have a wedding tonight, and making the last minute trip to the dry cleaners I noticed a few things around town I thought I\’d write about… Green Olive, a new Bellmawr restaurant has opened, and the Wonder Bread store is down for the count. Oh, and a few other random thoughts, including the landfill.

Green Olive Pizzeria and Restaurant
Entering into the crowded Pizza and Restaurant arena of Bellmawr, Green Olive has taken over the building which was previously the home of Bellmawr English Pizza. It\’s primarily a pizza and Italian entree place, but they also offer breakfast!

I am not a food critic, mainly because I am gluten-free which really limits my options (although I\’ve been thinking about doing a series of Gluten Free Adult posts and reviews). But I did stop in this morning for breakfast at the Green Olive.

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Broadband: Public Officials Want More Government Participation

BY: TOD NEWCOMBE |

First there was dial up. Then came something called DSL. Followed by coaxial cable broadband. Now, it\’s all about fiber. A fiber-optic network can be 200 times faster than cable and has the potential to trigger a new generation of economic development. So, it should come as no surprise than that 69 percent of public officials cite economic factors as the top reason why cities need to have fiber.

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Conviction of Audubon Man Upheld by State Appeals Court | cnbnews.net

press release September 6, 2013

WOODBURY NJ–A state appeals court today (9/6) affirmed the conviction of an Audubon NJ man who was prosecuted for taking a $1250 deposit from a Washington Township NJ woman for exterior work on a house that he never performed.

Dan Flaherty (DOB 1/26/59) was found guilty of theft by failure to make required disposition on 6/21/11 in a non-jury trial before Judge Walter A. Marshall Jr., who heard testimony from victim and defendant and found the victim to be \”very credible.\” Judge Marshall sentenced Flaherty to two years probation and ordered the $1,250 to be repaid.

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Special Olympics NJ Announces Kyle Flood as Honorary Coach

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Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) announces the appointment of Rutgers Football Head Coach, Kyle Flood, as Honorary Coach. The appointment is just one part of an ongoing relationship between Rutgers Football and SONJ that was established more than 10 years ago.

\”This is a wonderful gesture to be named Honorary Coach of Special Olympics New Jersey,\” said Flood. \”Our Rutgers Football Family has been privileged to be involved with Special Olympics New Jersey and we are thrilled to continue this terrific partnership.\”

For more than a decade, Rutgers football players have annually attended the Opening Ceremonies of Special Olympics New Jersey\’s Summer Games, walking into the stadium at The College of New Jersey alongside SONJ athletes from across the state. As Honorary Coach, Flood addresses a crowd of over 6,000 athletes, volunteers and family members to officially open Summer Games each year.

Coach Flood and his players have participated in public service announcements promoting the Special Olympics movement in New Jersey, and this year Rutgers Football will be providing tickets for SONJ athletes to attend every home game. At the November 2 home game against Temple, Rutgers will host the on-field announcement of Team New Jersey to the Special Olympics 2014 USA Games which will be held throughout the Garden State next June.

\”Coach Flood continues to build on the relationship between Special Olympics New Jersey and Rutgers Football, demonstrating a sincere and passionate commitment to our athletes,\” said Marc Edenzon, President of SONJ. \”Year after year, we have seen the Rutgers football team recognize and embrace our players as athletes through the fraternity of sport.\”

For more information about Special Olympics New Jersey, visit www.sonj.org or call 609-896-8000.

ABOUT SONJ: Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 24 Olympic-type sports for more than 23,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, completely free of charge, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Visit www.sonj.org for more information.Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) announces the appointment of Rutgers Football Head Coach, Kyle Flood, as Honorary Coach. The appointment is just one part of an ongoing relationship between Rutgers Football and SONJ that was established more than 10 years ago.

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Marcia L. Jenkins, Past President of the SJ Chapter of the American Cancer Society

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Marcia L. (Forrest) Jenkins, on September 3, 2013, of Haddon Heights. Age 70. Beloved wife of P. James (Jim) Jenkins. Devoted mother of Craig Forrest (Ulrica) of Karlshamn, Sweden, Cynthia Molloy (Eric) of Swedesboro, NJ and Brett Forrest of NYC. Loving grandmother of Sarah, Eva, Axcel, Gustav and Liv. Dear sister of Sherri Nissen and Donna Little, both of CA.

Marcia was a past President of the South Jersey Chapter of the American Cancer Society. She was an active member of the Cherry Hill Chamber of Commerce and volunteer for Interfaith Caregivers, where she drove and performed event planning. She was also an active member of the Haddon Hts. Republican Club and Good Neighbors of Haddon Hts. Marcia was an active member

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ELK GUIDE PERMIT APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

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Prospective elk guides have until Sept. 27 to submit paperwork.

Anyone interested in applying to be an elk guide for the upcoming season should submit a completed application to the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Bureau of Wildlife Protection by Friday, Sept. 27. Guide permits cost $25 for residents and $50 for nonresidents.

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16 charged in alleged illegal gambling operation

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Ronald Melocchi Sr. $\"\"$	Robert Bogesdorfer $\"\"$
Kirk A. Mollica $\"\"$	Timothy Minkus $\"\"$
Ronald D. Prest $\"\"$	Frank Reese $\"\"$
Daniel K. Carr $\"\"$	James A. Cerqua $\"\"$
Terence P. McNelis $\"\"$	Eugene Kowalski $\"\"$
Catherine Gouker $\"\"$	Mark P. Holtzman $\"\"$
Rodney Iannelli $\"\"$	Jeffrey Risha $\"\"$
Arthur D. Pero $\"\"$	Mark Novakovich $\"\"$

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced charges against 16 people in connection with an alleged illegal gambling operation in and around McKeesport, Pa.

Evidence was presented to a statewide investigating grand jury, which recommended the charges being filed today.

In October 2012, the Organized Crime Section of the Office of the Attorney General – in cooperation with the Pennsylvania State Police – initiated a wiretap on the cell phone being used by Ronald Melocchi. Through his company, Black Alley Vending, Melocchi was installing, servicing and maintaining video gambling devices in bars, restaurants and other businesses in the McKeesport area. Back Alley Vending was based in Glassport, Pa.

The investigation eventually grew to include alleged illegal lotteries and sports betting.

On December 10, 2012, approximately 70 sealed state search warrants were executed at homes, businesses and banks associated with the alleged criminal operation. Approximately 354 video machines were seized. Investigators say
most of them were equipped with \”knock-off switches\” and internal meters, which made them illegal gambling devices. A large amount of cash – more than a million dollars – was also seized, according to investigators.

Below is a complete list of the defendants and the charges against them.

Ronald Melocchi Sr., 54, 324 Vernon Drive, West Newton, is charged with two counts of corrupt organization, one count of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, one count in criminal use of a communication facility, one count of lotteries, one count of pool selling and bookmaking and two counts of conspiracy.

Kirk A. Mollica, 46, 506 Princess Drive, Elizabeth, is charged with two counts of corrupt organization, one count of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, one count of lotteries, one count of gambling devices and two counts of conspiracy.

Ronald D. Prest, 65, 109 Midway Drive, White Oak, is charged with two counts of corrupt organization, one count of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, one count of criminal use of a communication facility, one count of gambling devices and one count of conspiracy.

Terence P. McNelis, 52, 4812 McAnaulty Drive, Pittsburgh, is charged with one count of corrupt organization, one count of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, one count of lotteries, one count of pool selling and bookmaking and one count of conspiracy.

Daniel K. Carr, 55, 3411 Versailles Ave., McKeesport, is charged with two counts of corrupt organization and two counts of gambling devices.

Eugene Thomas Kowalski, 65, 1401 Willow Heights Drive, North Huntingdon, is charged with two counts of corrupt organization, one count of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, one count of gambling devices and one count of conspiracy.

Robert H. Bogesdorfer, 67, 938 10th St., Irwin, is charged with two counts of corrupt organization, one count of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, one count of gambling devices and one count of conspiracy.

Timothy John Minkus, 31, 211 Mellon St., West Mifflin, is charged with two counts of corrupt organization, one count of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, one count of gambling devices, one count of lotteries and one count of conspiracy.

Frank C. Reese, 61, 401 Euclid St., McKeesport, is charged with two counts of corrupt organization, one count of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, one count of gambling devices and one count of conspiracy.

James A. Cerqua, 57, 302 N. 4th St., Clairton, is charged with two counts of corrupt organization, one count of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, one count of gambling devices and one count of pool selling and bookmaking.

Rodney Elia Iannelli, 53, 903 Crawford Road, Pittsburgh, is charged with two counts of corrupt organization, one count of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, one count of lotteries and one count of conspiracy.

Mark P. Holtzman*, 57, 2104 Cleveland St., McKeesport, is charged with two counts of corrupt organization, one count of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, one count of gambling devices and one count of conspiracy.

Catherine Gouker, 55, 143 McKenery Drive, Belle Vernon, is charged with one count of gambling devices and one count of pool selling and bookmaking.

Arthur D. Pero, 56, 2309 James St., McKeesport, is charged with two counts of lotteries.

Jeffrey F. Risha, 59, 2055 Lake View Drive, Belle Vernon, is charged with one count of pool selling and bookmaking.

Mark Novakovich, 55, 1605 Kansas Ave., White Oak, is charged with one count of gambling devices.

*Mark Holtzman currently is the Chief of Police in Forward Township, Allegheny County. He did not hold that position at the time of the events described in this press release.

The case is being handled by Senior Deputy Attorney General Michael Ahwesh. Kane thanked the Pennsylvania State Police for initiating the investigation, and for their ongoing assistance with it.

(A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.)

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