Obituaries January 2017 Issue

NICHOLAS — Helen A. Nicholas (1955-2016) Helen A. Nicholas was born to Catherine and James Nicholas in Ridley Park, PA.  Growing up with younger brother John and older brother Jim, Helen was ahead of her time, considering her athletic talent. Helen could not understand why she could not get a baseball uniform and play on […]

ROLLER SKATING PARTY, JAN. 8

DEPTFORD — The Deptford Skating Center will host a roller skating party on Jan. 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The family fun filled event is open to the public. The cost is $10 per person and includes skating admission, Funzone (age 10/under), inflatables (12/under), slice of pizza and a drink. Skate rental is […]

Hot Crockpot Meals for Cold Days

By Jean Redstone If you opened a crockpot or slow-cooker this holiday, count yourself a lucky participant in a replaying kitchen trend. People who once eschewed the kind-of-clunky crockpot of old are embracing the spiffy stream-lined version for its ease of handling and functionality for meal preparation. There’s something sort of decadent about throwing a […]

9th Annual Cheese Cutting Held By Botto’s

Mr. Gioya (left) and Robert Botto celebrated the 9th annual cheese cutting ceremony on Nov. 23 to kick off the holiday season at Botto’s Italian Market. Gioya was the winner of Botto’s annual cheese cutting contest by guessing the closest weight of the provolone cheese. Botto’s sells over 30 varieties of fresh cut cheeses and […]

Winter Dream Park Events For Everyone

LOGAN TWP. — Residents and visitors are invited to attend many winter events taking place at the Gloucester County DREAM Park located on Route 130 South in Logan Township.  For questions call (856) 241-1415 or visit dreamparknj.com. A Pony Winterfest Ball will be held on Jan. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the […]

Names In The New Janury 2017 Issue

Sarah Alderer, a former contract attorney assisting the firm in special matters, has been added to Mattioni, Ltd.’s legal staff as an Associate who will be assigned to engage in representing clients in the fields of real estate, estate planning and administration, and corporation and business law. She will also continue to engage in civil […]

SENIORS OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER

SYDNEY JARAMILLO, daughter of Richard and Robin Jaramillo of Woolwich Township. School Activities: National Honor Society, varsity member and Captain of the Swim Team, and a Renaissance Committee volunteer member. Out of School Activities: Sydney is a competitive swimmer for the Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Club, a volunteer staff member for the Hearts United Against Cancer […]

Friends School Mullica Hill Announces Two New Board Members

MULLICA HILL — Friends School Mullica Hill, a PreK3 to 8th Grade independent Quaker school in Gloucester County, has announced that Elizabeth Morton and Victoria Kuhn will be joining its board of trustees. Morton brings decades of administrative educational leadership experience. Most recently, she retired as Head of School from The Pen Ryn School in […]

AGING MOBILITY CLASSES OFFERED

CLARKSBORO — A class to address mobility issues that are often associated with the aging process will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m.in the Fellowship Hall of Zion Community Church, 242 Kings Highway, Clarksboro. There will be a nominal charge of $5. You do not need to be a senior citizen to […]

Duplicate Bridge Beginner Lessons

SWEDESBORO — Duplicate bridge beginner lessons will be given on Tuesday’s from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Church Parish Hall, 1208 Kings Highway in Swedesboro. Lessons are $5 each. For further information, contact John Nothdurft at noth0583@gmail.com or call 856-534-7252.