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A4-Monday, February 2, 2009 OBITUARIESLOCALNATION www.thedailyjournal.comnews The Daily Journal Health insurance plan helps workers who lose jobs Proposing a cure for health care President Barack Obama's administration will outline a new strategy in the coming days to spend billions of federal dollars -to pull the nation out of the economic crisis. Health care portion billion: Subsidy for health care Of House Stimulus bill Insurance for the unemployed under ($153.3 or 19 of $816 billion bill) tne COBRA program or to provide health care through Medicaid $87 billion: Help for A. I states with Medicaid 20 Nlllon: $0.3 billion: Modernization of Programs that combat health information AIDS, sexually technology systems transmitted diseases I I and tuberculosis I I $4 billion: $0.4 billion: Preventative care To combat avian flu 'i "1. i $1.5 billion: NOTE: Figures subject to change Community health centers SOURCE: U.S. Congress AP than twice that to support Medicaid.

Budget hawks, whose voices are practically lost in the wind these days, wonder whether the relief really will be temporary. They know it's politically tough for the government to take something back once people get a taste of it Witness the expiring tax cuts that former President George W. Bush won from Congress. Obama promised to continue most of those cuts while raising taxes back up on the rich. But with the recession so deep, it's less likely he'll seek to raise those tax rates after all.

The recovery plan also sets aside $20 billion for medical recordkeeping, a the blow from losing one. For those who qualify, relief would be substantial. Under a dramatic, temporary expansion of COBRA, the law that lets the unemployed keep health insurance from their old job for up to 18 months if they pay for it in full, costs would drop by about two-thirds for a year. Moreover, people who lose a job they've had for 10 years could stay on COBRA at their expense all the way to age 65, when Medicare takes over, if they don't get another job with insurance first. People 55 and over could do the same without meeting the 10-year requirement It's so expensive for people to extend that insurance now that many don't do it It can quickly eat up a majority of unemployment benefits.

That's just one of the steps to maintain health access in the worst econom- pay for this, plus give states much more money to run cost-shared part of the program In return, states taking the extra money would have to back down on some of the cuts they've made to the program recently. Altogether it's a pricey lifeline: $40 billion to subsidize health insurance for the unemployed and more Obituaries The Daily Journal prints obituaries of up to 18 lines for free, and more information may be included for a fee. At the request of the family, an obituary may appear in more than one edition of The Daily Journal. The deadline for obituaries is 4 p.m. By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON It will get stly cheaper for most people to keep health insurance after losing a job if the government's stimulus plan becomes law.

Some nickel and dime cuts in health coverage for the poor will be reversed, too. Geek jobs in medicine will grow. The billions to be poured into health care from the economic stimulus package will do little if anything about the chronic conditions behind the nation's stubbornly large ranks of uninsured. Instead the plan is a temporary lifeline, hasty measures for nearly desperate times. Jobs aren't the central point of the package sought by President Barack Obama, passed by the House and steered to the Senate.

The point is to cushion Jenny's telephone number up for grabs WEEHAWKEN After five years fielding thousands of calls to one of rock 'n' roll's most celebrated phone numbers, disc jockey Spencer Potter is hanging up on Jenny. Her seven digits are familiar to anyone who paid attention to pop music in the early 1980s: 867-5309, immortalized by the band. Tommy Tutone. Potter and his roommates requested the number on a lark for their home phone in North Jersey. They got it, along with about 30 to 40 calls a day.

The 28-year-old Potter said he's moving to New York. The phone is for sale on eBay. ROUNDUP ic conditions Americans have lived through in generations. And that's the key maintenance more than advancement People who lose jobs at businesses that employ fewer than 20 people don't qualify for COBRA. For them, the government would bring many more jobless people under Medicaid's wing.

The feds would McConnell and other Republicans suggested that the bill needed an overhaul because it doesn't pump enough into the private sector through tax cuts and allows Democrats to go on a spending spree unlikely to jolt the economy. Skydiving instructor dies in mid-flight CHESTER, S.C-A sky-dive instructor who was sharing a parachute with a first-time jumper apparently died of a heart attack in the air, authorities said. The first-time jumper was able to parachute to the ground safely Saturday in Chester County. He tried to revive the 49-year-old instructor after they had landed, but the coroner's office said it was too late They were skydiving in a Alex Kuzmen, 79, of Laurel Lake, Millville, died sudden- Jan. 30, EA lt 2009, at South Jersey Health- care Region Alex Kuzmen al Medical Center, Vineland.

Born in Ukraine, he married in Brazil and immigrated to the United States in 1960. He owned and operated Alex's Auto Repair in Feasterville, until he retired in 1993, when he moved to Laurel Lake. He was an avid fisherman and a Philadelphia Flyers' fan. He is survived by his wife, Valentina Baverov; his son, Val Kuzmen and wife Mary Beth of South Hampton, two daugh MARGARET WILLIAMS ly Fri- day morn- it ing, i' 'A sum likely to grow jobs in information technology. Four in five doctors still rely on old-fashioned paper files.

Digital records are bound to cut administrative costs and improve care by making it easy to share patient information. But conversion is a huge task, for which Obama wants to spend $50 billion over five years. The economic recovery plan isn't the only game in town when it comes to health care, although it's the most expensive. The Senate has voted to extend government-sponsored health insurance to about 4 million of the estimated 9 million uninsured children. The House acts" on that next lville Gardens, but also touted local triumphs such as the New Jersey Motor-sports Park and a handgun buyback program that recovered 35 firearms.

Police Chief Ed Gren-non also answered residents' questions and encouraged feedback from community members. "I can sit and analyze the numbers all day, but we need input from all of you," Grennon told the crowd. "What are we doing right? What are we doing wrong? The more information you give us, the better we can do our jobs." For some in the crowd, what was most pertinent was simply the desire to see more neighbors involved in the process. Millville resident Richard A. de Almeida voiced concerns about the effectiveness of such forums, saying he sees only the same few faces each time around.

"I call them the 'usual de Almeida said. "How many times can we sit around and rehash the same topics? The biggest problem is getting other people concerned." Still, Shannon urged residents to remain optimistic about the process. "Ask yourself what's in the glass you're holding make it half-full." HELEN TUSO 021995 JACK TUSO 020101 Heartache 8 Love For you both is fek everyday. Qod gave me the Dearest Parents any Daughter could have had. I Love You Mom Dad Love Always Arlene, Bob, Rob, Darla, Brian, Anissa, Kaydee, Matthew and Ava Carpal Tunnel Arthritis Sports Medicine Dupuytrens Trigger Finger Board CertJikxi Fellowship In Hand Microvascular Sunrerv 7, Millville From A3 ipants hashed out their concerns and possible resolutions.

All then met together to share their results. Crime and safety and abandoned housing were the most popular topics. Based on what was discussed at Saturday's summit, a grant upwards of $250,000 can be secured from the Wachovia Regional Foundation to start some social programs and initiatives, according to Nicklus. Last fall, Affordable Homes of Millville Ecumenical Inc. (AHOME) received a $90,000 Wachovia grant to survey Center City residents and begin planning to improve quality of life through social programs.

Saturday's planning included a city update given by Commissioner Tim Shannoa "I get to deliver my first state of the city address and it's under some of the worst economic times we've seen," he joked as he stood in for Mayor James Quinn, who was recovering from surgery. Shannon acknowledged major city obstacles, such as the demolition of Mil In Loving Memory Of BARBARA SINGER Ten years and counting. To know you, was to love and you were loved by most of us. ABBMOW Employees Is SALLY R.DALLETT, 77 ALEX KUZMEN, 79 Homemaker, secretary Owned auto repair shop tandem jump, where instructors are strapped to the backs of their students. Circus elephant case heads to courtroom After more than eight years of legal skirmishing, a trial is scheduled to open Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by animal welfare groups alleging Ringling Bros, and Barnum Bailey Circus routinely abuses its performing elephants.

The plaintiffs including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Animal Welfare Institute allege trainers' use of sharp tools called bullhooks and the prolonged use of chains on the Asian elephants add up to an egregious violation of the federal Endangered Species Act ters, Claudia Brozda and husband Nick of Phoenixville, and Kate Cox and husband John of Hatboro, his brother, Mikita Kuzmen of Moscow, Russia; and six grandchildren, Kathy and Michelle Kuzmen, Evan Brozda, and Nicholas, Alexander and Andre Cox. A funeral Mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Stephens Orthodox Catholic Cathedral, 8598 Verree Road, Philadelphia. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m.

on Tuesday in the church and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Adams and Ramona avenues, Philadelphia. Arrangements are by Christy Funeral Home, Millville. Written condolences and tributes to the family may be e-mailed to William G.

Bova and wife Beverly, and John A. Bova Jr. and wife Joan, all of Millville, and Walter J. Williams Jr. and wife Shelly of Illinois; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her brother, George Roundey, and two sisters, Mabel Yanson and Grace Brown. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St, Millville. There will be a viewing from noon to 2 m.

in the funeral home the service Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Millville. Donations may be made to Roosevelt Park, 19 Narcissus Millville, 08332. Written tributes and condolences to the family may be e-mailed to Stimulus plan hits snags in Senate WASHINGTON Senate Republican leader Mitch McDonnell said Sunday the massive stimulus bill backed by President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats could go down to defeat if it's not stripped of unnecessary spending and focused more on housing issues and tax cuts. The Senate version of the bill, which topped out at nearly $900 billion, is headed to the floor for debate. The House bill totaled about $819 billion and earned no Republican votes, even though it easily passed the Democratic-controlled House.

At some point, lawmakers need to compromise on the competing versions. Howard; two daughters, Diane and husband Ange-lo Palmieri, and Suzanne and Butch Pierce; one sister, Valerie and husband Tom Finn; two grandsons, Dane and Jordan Palmieri; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday in the Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 S. Main Road, Vineland, where relatives and friends will be received from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Burial will be in the Siloam Cemetery, Vineland. To e-mail condolences and or tributes, please visit www.pancoastfuneral-home.com. bara Huggins of Millville; three uncles, Steven Huggins and wife Fran of Millville, Kevin Huggins and wife Joyce of Delaware, and David Huggins of Pennsylvania; aunt, Lisa Stahlberger and husband Randy of Pittsgrove; three stepsisters, Kristen Arallo and Tracey Pinto, both of Fair Lawn, and Jeannine Colangelo and husband Bill of Galloway, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Glenn was predeceased by his grandfather, Harry Huggins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.

on Wednesday in the Rocap Shannon Memorial Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. View-ings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday morning in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation Regional Office, 311 S.

Juniper St, Phila, PA 19107. Written condolences may be sent to Sally R. Dallett (Ruthig), 77, of Vineland, passed away Saturday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2009, in South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center, Vineland. Sally was born and raised in Vineland, where she was a lifelong resident She was the daughter of the late Ella (Ridge-way) and Frank Ruthig.

Sally was a homemaker and had also worked as a secretary for Solve Serra Insurance Co. as well as assisting her husband in numerous business operations in Vineland. She was a member of the Jaycettes and an avid gardener. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, GLENN DAVIS 29 Construction laborer Glenn G. Davis Jr, 29, of Millville died on Saturday, Jan.

31, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia. He was born in Vineland and was a life long of Glenn was in as a heavy and general Glenn G. Davis Jr. laborer, working out of the hall for LocalNo. 172.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Vineland Moose. He enjoyed hunting, boating, woodworking and riding his motorcycle He also was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. He will be sadly missed by his family and many close friends. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Karen Arallo and husband Mickey of Millville; sister, Andrea Davis and fiance" Nick Miles of Lawrenceville; niaternal grandmotherM Bar t1 Homemaker, former Democrat committeewoman SPECIALISTS. Margaret (Roundey) Williams of Millville died Sunday morning, Feb.

1, 2009 at the Millville Center, Genesis Elder Care, after an extended illness. Born in Vineland, she lived in Millville since 1951. She was a and had been a former Democ Margaret Williams rat committeewoman for Millville's 1st Ward. She was a member of the Second United Methodist Church of Millville and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed dancing and reading' She is survived by her husband, Walter J.

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