Bill, I'm so glad you and Erica weren't hurt! We have problems on 7th and Powell with speeders, too. My neighbor and I were standing there talking and a guy sped by at about 40 mph. We both shouted at him to slow down and he circled around and came back to get smart with us and deny he was speeding. I see city workers in their trucks on their cell phones all the time, too. Not a good idea and also against the law! If the police would get tough for a week or so I'm sure folks would get the message.

If these dogs need training I will go wherever they are located and work with them at no cost. Please contact Brother of the Wolf at 856.981.8957 asap. Dawn

Dear GC is the best, I agree 100%!!

That's what they said about Collingswood ten years ago. Now, it's "the" place to live!

Dear "Reader", Pit Bulls were NOT bred for fighting. The breed is a cross between a terrier and an English Bulldog and were bred to kill rats in a pit, hence the name "Pit" "Bull"--for the English Bulldog from whence they were bred. In fact, if you were to look up the stats for the breed's reactivity or prey drive you would see that their prey drive is only 1 point higher than a Golden retriever. In fact, the Akita's prey drive, as well as the Malamois' prey drive, is much higher. The only breed that has no large-animal or human prey drive is the American Tunnel Terrier, a strange little dog that is only interested in killing vermin. Please check your facts before you label a dog. I am horrified when ANYONE lets a dog loose and I certainly agree with you about a lawsuit. Family comes first and if someone or some thing were to attack me or my dogs all bets are OFF when it comes to being gentle! I would fight to the death for my kids, my dogs, and any other human being attacked. This is a truly interesting discourse and I'm glad to be a part of it. While our opinions are not always the same most of us agree that 1) Nobody wants to see a dog on the run without an owner, 2) Most of us would fight for our lives if attacked, and 3) Dogs need training and supervision.

I said, "How many pit bulls have bitten you?" I meant no disrespect. In fact, I adore Frank and his mom and sister, too. I was not defending pit bulls, or any dog, for that matter. Frank stated, "It is getting to the point you are afraid to walk around the city anymore for fear of being bit by a pit bull." I was just asking him how many times he had been bitten.

Frank, how many pit bulls have bitten you?

To 'hey bill', I cannot express enough outrage that you would make a statement like that. I suggest you take some anger management classes after you've gone to church and asked forgiveness for writing those words.

I was honored to participate in this event, this year. I did a brief speech on canine body language interpretation and evaluated dogs to see if they earned the certificate of Canine Good Citizen. It was a great time but I was disappointed that I had to miss Gloucester Day in order to participate.

I'm so glad the dogs are well cared for. You seem to be part of a wonderful, loving family.

I'm so sorry for the loss of this lady and for the fact that I never met her. What will happen to the dogs? Can I help in any way?

Dear C. Gottert, Point well taken. However, I have studied canine body language for many years and this dog does not appear to be in any discomfort. No doubt she was coached from a very young age for a very long time. I hope I'm right about this!

Dear don't believe: Any pants I wear end up being the aforementioned.

I think there should be an ordinance on obscene dressing. I've seen so many women with hinders sticking out of too-short shorts, boobs showing through blouses, big ol' bellies popping out of the space where the shirt ends and the pants begin. Geez, when my mom came to visit she said, "Oh my Lord," four times when we drove through the city. Ladies, buy some clothes that fit! I'll go to the thrift store or the Kmart and get you some if you want. (That's where I shop, and I'm a tub of lard, but I try to keep most of my lard covered).

Mike, I'm in agreement with most of what you are saying! And my neighborhood is awesome, "even" the renters. We care about out properties and we help one another. And to "Wake Up", I am fully awake and aware, sir or madam, and this is a fine city!

I have dealt with Mr. Lipsett and I sure hope he isn't as rude in this position as he was when my husband and I tried to talk to him about a problem we were having. It was quite shocking to have him talk that way to us.

Thank you, Mr. Singh. You are a wise and compassionate man.

The train DOES blow its horn, so often that it is almost too much. I hope and pray the young man will be all right. This is not a time to criticize the victim!

Oh, I'm so sad that Heavy's is closing!!

Dear Mark, You are as eloquent as you are intelligent. I'm a big fan! Keep up the good work!

Eric was a fine man. He and I spoke on several occasions and he was eager to help anyone and everyone. He stopped by my shop a couple of weeks ago, saying he had someone he wanted me to meet. He introduced me to Kathy Hyk. I don't know how he knew we would become the best of friends, or how he knew she would adopt my foster dog, Mason (now Rags), or how he knew we had so much in common. I feel so bad for his beloved wife and family. RIP Eric. You done good.

Yep, we're even, Tom. At 11:30 at night I am sitting at my window, watching folks come out of Jack's. It's better than any tv show and it's "green" because there's nothing on that takes electricity. And the whiskey noses light up the street. Thanks for the banter. And thank you for reading Cleary's Notebook. My Pet Tip of the Week will be here for you to ignore at 10 this morning. You have been warned. Have fun! Dawn Watson

Dear Tom, I want my two minutes back. :o)

Although my husband and I could not attend last evening we know Mr. Anello; he sold us our home, which once belonged to his sister, Frances. During our settlement, Mr. Anello was a kind and gentle man which made the transaction so easy! I feel honored to know this wonderful fellow and am thankful that he has helped, for many years, to make Gloucester City a great place to work and live!