The Wickenburg Sun
January 14, 2015
Wickenburg Police Chief Pete Wingert (center) last week introduced his two newest police officers at the Wickenburg Town Council meeting. They are Christopher Ralph (left) and Aaron Urlaub (right).
Source: http://www.wickenburgsun.com/around_town/article_2a711193-c732-5312-a34d-2aa5868f9b07.html
The Wickenburg Sun
June 23, 2015
Officers receive prestigious awards
Wickenburg Police Chief Pete Wingert presented three of his officers with special awards during a recent Wickenburg Town Council meeting.
Officer Christopher Ralph was recognized with the Meritorious Conduct Award for his actions on Friday, May 8, when he came upon a two-vehicle collision on West Wickenburg Way at the entrance to the Safeway parking lot. Upon exiting his patrol vehicle, he observed a brown GMC van with heavy front end damage traveling in circles in the middle of the roadway. Officer Ralph looked inside the van and observed the driver was slumped over the passenger seat with an apparent head injury. An off duty LifeLine paramedic member and Officer Ralph were able to enter the vehicle, which was traveling in circles and stop the vehicle's momentum. Once the vehicle was stopped, Officer Ralph and Keith entered the vehicle and began rendering first aid to the unconscious male driver. Within minutes of rendering first aid, the driver was awake and began speaking. The driver was transported to a valley hospital, where he was admitted for medical treatment.
Source: http://www.wickenburgsun.com/around_town/article_7f494c19-d011-5d69-9b52-1d6818115c2e.html
Thursday, January 29, 2015
New Police Officers - Christopher Ralph
The Napolitanos: A Burlington County Power-Couple
Source: http://www.phillyburbs.com/40under40bct/victoria-lynne-napolitano/article_ffec64ab-91e7-5243-83db-ededab367461.html?mode=story#/0
Monday, July 8, 2013 11:29 am
Victoria Lynne Napolitano
Q. What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?
A. I attended Drexel University. I completed the School of Education’s five year BS/MS program in just over four years, attaining a bachelors’ in education and minor in English, and a masters’ in teaching, learning, and curriculum.
Q. What is your ultimate goal in life?
A. I really want to do something that leaves a lasting impact on the world. I don’t know right now if that will mean something in politics, writing a book, or something else, but I would like to say that I contributed to the conversation of my generation.
Q. What inspires you to do what you do?
A. Right now my focus is on being a positive influence. I am lucky to have the opportunity to make a difference in my community, and this is a responsibility I take very seriously. I hope in the process that this will make me a role model for other young women.
Q. What is your most fulfilling experience to date?
A. Being the top vote getter in my election was incredibly fulfilling. At the outset of the campaign, many thought I was too young to be taken seriously as a candidate. It felt good to disprove that notion, but more importantly, it is a great honor to be entrusted with the stewardship of our wonderful community.
Q. What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
A. Ayn Rand. I am fascinated by the way she viewed the world.
Q. Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
A. I’m kind of a Star Wars nerd.
Q. What in your life helps you get through your day?
A. Coming home at the end of the day to my high school sweetheart and our dog.
Q. What is or was #1 on your “Bucket List”?
A. I love to write, and at some point I would love to publish a book. At this point I don’t know if that will be a novel or nonfiction, but we’ll see what the future brings.
Q. Beach or shore?
A. The sandy place next to the water is a beach, but you go “down the shore” to get there!
Q. If there was a biography written about you, what would the title be?
A. Overture
Q. Advice for your fellow young up and comers?
A. Don’t feel limited by what you are “supposed” to be qualified for at your age. Only you truly know what you are capable of accomplishing.
Vinny Napolitano, Director of Constituencies, Gov. Chris Christie office
Source: http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/tabs/40under40/vinny-napolitano-director-of-constituencies-gov-chris-christie-office/article_8fb70824-f824-5c0d-b649-10ad8015d33d.htmlTue Jul 29, 2014
40 under 40 Vinny Napolitano
Vinny Napolitano has been selected for the Burlington 40 Under 40 class of 2014.
What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?
I attended Union Catholic Regional High School and went to Syracuse University where I triple majored in political science, American history, and political philosophy
What community organizations to you spend time on/with?
Parliamentarian of the Moorestown Republican Municipal Committee; executive board of the Moorestown Republican Club; member of the Moorestown Historical Society; parishioner at Our Lady of Good Counsel
What single characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?
Compassion. No person can truly be a leader without a sensitivity to those around them and a desire to help whoever they can whenever they are able.
What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?
It's hard to pick just one. Over the last four-plus years working in the Governor's Office, I've had the chance to do so much — from working with the Special Olympics, to serving as my department's liaison to FEMA in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy; from meeting American heroes who served our nation, to staffing the Governor and Lt. Governor at various events throughout the State. At 27, I've had opportunities and experiences that most people can only dream of, and I am grateful every single day for that!
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
President Abraham Lincoln. I've always found him to be an inspiring and incredible figure in American history and someone who espouses the type of leadership that is too often lacking in our world.
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
Few would be able to tell based on my outgoing personality now, but I was bullied much of my childhood before high school. I think there is a part of me that always remembers those days, which is why I always try to help the underdog and be a voice to those who can't fight for themselves.
Advice for future your future community leaders?
"Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — 'No, you move.'" - Captain America
Tell us your own personal mission statement.
Since High School, my personal mission statement has been "Change the world one person at a time." Any day that I'm able to put my head on the pillow at night knowing I did something helpful or kind for another person is a day that was well worth it.
Fiction or non-fiction? Why?
Both, but I normally find myself reading non-fiction as a political and history geek!
If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?
"Driven to Succeed"
Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
Happy.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Obituary - Klobach
Rudi Klobach From Survival in a Concentration Camp to Winning Coach
A Life Rewarded
Rudi Klobach, a resident of West Deptford, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, at home from ALS. For three years he fought the effects of that disease until he lost the battle.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara of ten years; a son, Lance; a sister, Maria Klobach; nephew, Steve Amelang; niece, Susan Amelang; niece, Karen Amelang; nephew, Larry Amelang; great-nephew, Cody Amelang; sister-in-law, Joanne Amelang; and sister-in-law, Joan Williams.
He was preceded in death by his brother, William Amelang.
Rudi was born to Klara and Karl Heinz Klobach on June 18, 1944, in the Threisenstadt Nazis Concentration Camp. They were rescued from the camp by the Russians and eventually settled in Dusseldorf, Germany, where his sister Maria was born. His family moved to the United States in 1948. His father, Karl Klobach, had been an architect by trade, thus he soon was sponsored by an American architectural firm and the family settled in Pennsylvania.
Rudi attended Upper Dublin High School then went on to Thiel College near Pittsburgh where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education, majoring in English and German. His first teaching position found him in Weatherly, Pa., teaching English and German and coaching boys' soccer and track. Coaching soccer and track would become a major focus in his career. His dedication to these interests touched many lives and achieved for him many awards. Besides being an excellent coach, he also was an extremely proficient athlete.
Circumstances brought him back to the Philadelphia area where he taught as a permanent substitute teacher in Northeast High School for a few years and then landed a job in the Delran public schools. Here, in Delran is where 'Coach K', as he affectionately became known, really came into his own. He built the German program from one period to full time, teaching five levels, taught one German class at the middle school, established the German Club, and coached the girls' soccer team through many winning seasons. Every other year Rudi would take his German students to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland as part of their foreign language experience. Rudi was asked to coach soccer at the World Scholar Athlete Games in Rhode Island for four summers.
After retiring from Delran, Rudi continued to coach soccer and track. He coached soccer one year at Cherry Hill West, two years at Gateway Regional High School as assistant soccer coach, then three years as head coach, then coached at Woodbury and Glassboro High Schools, primarily track.
In 2011, Rudi received a crowning honor of his career when he was inducted into the South Jersey Soccer Hall of Fame. In October of the same year, he reached the milestone of 250 game victories.
Rudi Klobach was loved by all his students and soccer players over the years. He is greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, at Temple Emanuel, 1101 Springdale Rd. in Cherry Hill, N.J.
In lieu of flowers we welcome you to make a contribution to the Rudi Klobach Scholarship Fund, Delran High School, Delran, NJ 08075, indicate on check 'special funds-memory of Rudi Klobach,' or to the Goodwin Holocaust Museum, 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.
Memories may be shared at the Web site listed below. Budd Funeral Home,
DeptfordSource: Burlington County Times - Sunday, January 25, 2015 http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/obituaries/bct/rudi-klobach/article_c94606b8-8906-57ca-b47c-d2352a375e61.html
Monday, December 22, 2014
Notable Articles On Gastroenterology & Proctology
Capsule Endoscopy: An Easy Pill to Swallow
Posted on 17 August 2010
One of the most challenging diagnostic problems in digestive medicine is finding the source of obscure or hidden bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
Patients with obscure or hidden bleeding usually have unexplained anemia (red blood cell deficiency), a low blood count, or may have blackened stools.
When traditional imaging studies fail to reveal the source of the bleeding, another high-tech imaging tool, called PillCam, can provide detailed images of the small intestine — an area that’s difficult to reach with traditional endoscopy procedures.
PillCam, or video capsule endoscopy, is a procedure that uses a tiny wireless camera to take pictures of the insides of your digestive tract. The camera is housed in a vitamin-sized capsule that you swallow. As the capsule travels through your digestive system, the camera takes thousands of pictures that are transmitted to a recorder you wear on a belt around your waist.
“In the past, finding the source of bleeding often required surgery,” said Thomas A. Judge, MD, gastroenterologist at the Cooper Digestive Health Institute. “Now the patient comes into the office in the morning, swallows a dime-sized capsule, is attached to external monitoring equipment, and is out and about for the day. The patient returns in approximately eight hours and the equipment is collected. It really couldn’t be simpler.”
The images then are downloaded and carefully reviewed by the gastroenterologist. If a problem is detected and the source of the bleeding is identified, follow-up procedures and treatments can be performed.
In difficult diagnostic cases, video capsule endoscopy may be able to reveal small ulcers or other abnormalities. The procedure has been particularly helpful in diagnosis with patients who suffer from Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory disease of the small intestine.
“Gastrointestinal bleeding is a symptom rather than a disease and can occur anywhere within the digestive system,” Dr. Judge said. “The PillCam is a valuable tool for diagnosing problems, and Cooper is one of the only centers in the region with the experience and expertise to provide the technology, and to use it effectively.”
For more information about video capsule endoscopy or other programs and services available at the state-of-the-art Cooper Digestive Health Institute, located in Mount Laurel, N.J., call 856.642.2133.
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Friday, October 17, 2014
Obituary - Konieczka
Paul Alan Konieczka
March 11, 1942 - October 16, 2014
Paul Konieczka, a lifelong resident of Delran, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014.
Paul was born on March 11, 1942 in Riverside. He was the son of the late Adolph and Helen Konieczka.
Paul was a teacher in the Delran school district for more than 35 years. He was an avid sportsman who loved fishing, hunting, and golfing. He enjoyed spending time socializing with his friends at the Polish American Citizens' Club where he was a long standing member and officer.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Marcia Konieczka of 47 years; son, Alan Konieczka and wife, Karen of Greenwich Township, N.J.; and daughter, Stacy Silva and husband, Rui of Delran. He also is survived by his treasured grandchildren, Michael, Lauryn, Kyle and Elise; as well as his sister, Elaine France and brother-in-law, Bob and brother, Richard Konieczka and sister-in-law Dee.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Paul's life celebration and visitation at Snover/ Givnish of Cinnaminson, 1200 Rte. 130, from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday. His prayer service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park, 1300 Rte. 130 N., Cinnaminson.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's name may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611-3201.
To share your fondest memories and condolences with Paul's family, please visit the Web site below. Snover/Givnish of Cinnaminson
Source: Burlington County Times - October 17, 2014Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Tom MacArthur and the empty chair By J.D. Mullane
Aimee Belgard, Democratic cadidate for New Jersey's 3rd congressional district, did not show for a chat with her GOP opponent, Tom MacArthur, hosted by Dom Giordano at 1210 WPHT Philly.
Source: http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/columnists/jd-mullane/tom-macarthur-and-the-empty-chair/article_eb9cadfa-b26e-52f0-8f84-42dca6b8c6e6.html
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
It was the bitter aftertaste of the Republican primary for Congress in the 3rd District that led me to believe that Tom MacArthur was just another elite party pick, a closet lib and probably a soak-the-rich socialist, too.
That’s because last spring, when tea party fave Steve Lonegan ran against MacArthur, the rebel conservative’s campaign attempted to change MacArthur’s name to Tom “He raised taxes as mayor of Randolph!” MacArthur.
There were other jibes. MacArthur was not authentically pro-life. MacArthur is an establishment stooge, a gutless RINO, etc.
None of it worked. MacArthur triumphed, although the former self-made insurance company CEO had to spend $2 million of his own cash to beat the insurgent Lonegan.
When I met MacArthur on Tuesday in Bordentown Township, his easygoing manner and reasonable answers cleansed the palate of bitter backwash. I rifled questions at him.
Q: Pro-life, or pro-choice?
A: “I’m pro-life. I’ll work with anybody to foster a culture that respects and honors life and respects women.”
Q: Does the Second Amendment give us the right to shoot ducks, or shoot tyrants?
A: “The Second Amendment gives you the right to protect your family, yourself and your property without relying on the state.”
Q: “Obamacare”: Repeal and replace, or mend it don’t end it?
A: “It needs to be repealed and replaced — replaced with free-market reforms to create more competition and lower costs, like allowing people to buy insurance across state lines.”
Q: Immigration: Amnesty, or send them back?
A: “You keep speaking in these either/ors,” he said, vaguely annoyed. “We need to return anyone who’s committed a crime to their country of origin. There needs to be a tough but fair path to citizenship. Paying back taxes, learning English, and getting at the back of the immigration line, so not to bump people who are trying to come here legally.”
Amnesty is one of two top issues MacArthur hears about as he campaigns. The other is the Obama economy and its lack of good jobs.
“People are out of work, or they’ve given up in despair. I hear a lot from people who are stuck in part-time jobs that don’t pay very well.
“On immigration, I hear from two sides. From people who feel they are paying taxes to support people who are here illegally, and I hear from businesses, manufacturers, farmers, restaurant owners who want…”
“Cheap labor?” I said.
“Who want access to labor. And they want some sort of program for it,” he said.
To stop the illegals from flowing in, he wants the National Guard deployed in the border states.
We met at Mastoris Diner. MacArthur appeared on Dom Giordano’s radio show on WPHT-AM (1210), which was broadcasting from the diner. MacArthur is soft-spoken. He looks like a guy who sells insurance, which is how he amassed his fortune, building York Risk Services.
He is a center-right guy in a center-right district that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Delaware River in Burlington and Ocean counties. His opponent is Democrat Aimee Belgard, a Burlington County freeholder. Belgard was invited on Giordano’s program, but didn’t show. Instead, a chair with her name on it was set up next to MacArthur.
Her campaign told me Belgard had more pressing (undisclosed) obligations. However, eight debates are set, the first to be recorded Friday in Trenton at the NJTV studios.
Skipping Giordano was an amateur error. When a 50,000-watt radio station invites you to tell people why they should vote for you, you show up.
Polls show the race is tied. MacArthur told me his internal polling shows him ahead, which makes sense. Except for the brief Jon Adler interlude, 3rd District voters have picked Republicans for a century.
If Belgard wins, though, I will invite her to Mastoris Diner and she can pull up an empty chair, where I’ll eat crow.
J.D. Mullane can be reached at 215-949-5745 or jmullane@calkins.com. Twitter: @jdmullane
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Obituary - Thomas
Judy Gray Thomas
AGE: 69 • Freehold, Twp.
Judy Gray Thomas, 69, of Freehold Township died Thursday, February 23, 2012 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she lived there prior to moving to Freehold Township 40 years ago. Mrs. Thomas was a Librarian for the Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, retiring in 1972. She was an active supporter of the Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation, Short Hills.
Surviving are her husband, David William Thomas; a son, Dr. Brian Thomas and his wife, Dr. Gabriela Thomas, Monroe Township; and a sister, Marion Oxley, and her husband, Lawrence, Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Relatives and friends may call at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold, on Monday from 1:00 to 4:00p.m. Funeral services will be held at 4:00p.m. with Rev. Dr. Hugh A. MacKenzie officiating. Interment will be held at Sewickley Cemetery, Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Donations in her memory to the Long Branch Presbyterian Church, 167 Cedar Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 would be appreciated
Funeral Home
Higgins Memorial Home
20 Center Street Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-0895
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Published in Asbury Park Press on Feb. 26, 2012
Monday, September 22, 2014
Obituary - Reath
Tania D Boswell Reath
Stafford
Stafford County
Virginia, USA
Death:
Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
Pennsylvania, USA
Tania D. Reath of Riverton passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Pennsylvania from advanced cryptogenic cirrhosis. She was 63.
A beloved mother, sister, dedicated and nationally recognized educator for more than 30 years, Tania was born Feb. 16, 1947, to Ada and William Boswell in Stafford, Va. She was one of 13 children.
Graduate of Longwood College, Tania had devoted her life to the teaching and empowerment of children, not only her own, but also, the countless others she instructed throughout the years.
She is survived by her two loving sons, Ryan and Gavin Reath; her two cherished grandchildren, Jaden and Quincy Reath; her sisters, Delsea McKelvey, and Dot Leach; and her brother, William Boswell.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at the First United Methodist Church, 32 Conrow Road, Delran.
Weber Funeral Home
112 Broad Street
Riverton
Burlington County Times - October 7, 2010
Friday, September 19, 2014
Obituary - Rowley
Andrew William Rowley Obituary
Date of Birth: Friday, December 3rd, 1976
Date of Death: Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
Funeral Home:
Lee Funeral Home leefuneralservice.comAndrew W. Rowley of Juliustown, passed away Tuesday Sept. 16, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 37.
Andy was born in Willingboro, N.J. and had previously lived in Delran and Runnameade, before moving to Juliustown five years ago. He was a 1995 graduate of Delran High School.
Andy had worked as a service advisor for Turnerville BMW for several years, and most recently was working at Circle BMW as a service advisor. He enjoyed working on cars, and especially enjoyed drag racing. Andy was a member of the Pemberton Odd Fellows Association.
He is survived by his wife of ten years, Robin (Garrett) Rowley; his step-son, Edwin Levering; his parents, Robert and Joan Rowley; his brother, Peter Rowley; and his sister, Beth Smyth (Larry). Andy is also survived by his brother-in-law, Russ Garrett (Anna); his sister-in-law, Stefanie Garrett; his mother-in-law, Leah Garrett; his nephews, Ryan and Justin Smyth; and his niece, Isabella Garrett.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Lee Funeral Home, 317 High St., Mount Holly. Relatives and friends may visit the family from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the New Odd Fellows Cemetery, Juliustown Road, Pemberton, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Andy may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society "Team Wookie", The Curtis Center, 601 Walnut Street, Suite 955W, Philadelphia, Pa., 19106.
Lee Funeral Home
Mount Holly
Source: http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/975260/Rowley-Andrew.php Burlington County Times - Friday, September 19, 2014
