Pick Six Increases to $5.7 Million for Jan. 6

TRENTON (Jan. 3, 2020) – The Pick-6 drawing on January 2 produced seven winners of $3,776 for matching five out of six white balls drawn. One of those tickets was purchased with XTRA, multiplying the prize to $15,104. The $5.7 million drawing will be held Monday, January 6, 2020.

The winning numbers for the Thursday, January 2, drawing were: 08, 14, 16, 22, 38 and 44. The XTRA Multiplier was: 04. By adding XTRA for an additional $1.00 per play, winners are able to multiply their non-jackpot prizes by the XTRA number drawn.

Acting Executive Director James Carey announced that there were 528,697 tickets purchased for the drawing and of those sold, thousands were prizewinners! For correctly matching four numbers, 438 ticketholders won $59 each and 52 others won $236 each with the addition of XTRA. Moreover, for correctly matching three numbers 7,820 ticketholders won $3.00 each and 1,252 others won $12 each with the addition of XTRA. 9,074 ticketholders each won $2.00 for correctly matching two numbers with the addition of XTRA on their purchase.

Tips to Keep Your Outdoor Power Equipment Operating

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Winter weather is unpredictable. Home and business owners rely on outdoor power equipment to keep the power on, clear obstructions from yards and driveways, and keep their families and businesses safe. Do you know how to correctly fuel and maintain equipment so it runs well all season?

The

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)

offers tips to help users protect their equipment and get the most from it when it’s needed during the winter.

“By its very nature, winter weather is unpredictable. Trees can fall due to ice, snow, or wind and cause power outages. You need your generator to keep the lights and heat on, and your chainsaw and snow thrower to help you clear the way,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI. When deciding on a portable generator to buy, consider the

advantages of an inverter

generator, with less noise being a great feature.

“Whether you’re using battery, gasoline, propane, diesel or hybrid powered equipment, there is a product to meet your needs. But you have to know how to fuel it correctly,” said Kiser.

If using gasoline-powered equipment, OPEI reminds everyone to protect their power and choose the right fuel for the equipment they are using. Most outdoor power equipment is warranted to run on gasoline containing E10 (10 percent ethanol) or less. But many higher ethanol fuel blends, such as E15, E30 and E85, are available in the marketplace.

“As government policies continue to bring uncertainty into the gasoline retail marketplace, especially regarding ethanol content levels in gasoline, the consumer has to make sure the right fuel is chosen for the right product. Protect your power with proper fueling,” says Kiser.

He adds, “Avoid mis-fueling. Use ten percent ethanol (E10) fuel blends or less in your chain saw, portable generator, snow thrower, trimmer, blower and other outdoor power equipment.”

Here are safety tips to help home and business owners:

Tip #1: Consult the equipment’s owner’s manual and follow all fueling guidelines for your outdoor power equipment.

Familiarize yourself with the controls. If you have lost your manual, look it up online.

Tip #2: Inspect equipment.

Check for loose belts and missing or damaged parts. Replace any parts needed or take your equipment to a qualified service representative.

Tip #3: Clean equipment.

Remove any dirt or debris. A clean machine will run more efficiently and last longer.

Tip #4: Drain old fuel.

Fuel sitting in the tank for more than 30 days (without a fuel stabilizer) can deteriorate, which may cause starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system.

Tip #5: Only use E10 or less fuel.

Some gas stations may offer 15 percent ethanol (E15) gas or higher ethanol fuel blends, but fuel containing more than 10 percent ethanol can damage–and is illegal to use — in small engine equipment not designed for it.

Tip #6: Label your fuel can with the date of purchase and ethanol content of the fuel.

Never put “old” gas in your outdoor power equipment. If you don’t know the date of purchase, safely dispose of fuel and buy fresh gas.

Tip #7: Safely store your fuel in an approved container and away from flames or heat sources.

Keep fuel out of the reach of children and pets.

Tip #8: Never add fuel to a hot engine.

Wait for it to cool before fueling.

Visit

www.opei.org

for more tips and go to

www.LookBeforeYouPump.com

for safe fueling information.

About OPEI

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. OPEI is the advocacy voice of the industry. OPEI is managing partner of GIE+EXPO, the industry’s annual international trade show, and the creative force behind the environmental education program,

TurfMutt.com

. OPEI-Canada represents members on a host of issues, including recycling, emissions and other regulatory developments across the Canadian provinces. For more information, visit

www.OPEI.org

Lewes WWTP Malfunction, Discharge of partially-treated effluent into Lewes-Rehoboth Canal

DOVER (Jan. 2, 2020) – DNREC staff were dispatched today to the Lewes wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) after Tidewater Utilities notified the Department that the facility was once again forced to bypass stages of its treatment and discharge partially-treated effluent into the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal late Wednesday evening. The bypass lasted two hours while Tidewater operators worked to find a solution for problems with new treatment membranes. By 11:45 p.m.

Wednesday Tidewater was able to end the bypass and resume normal treatment of effluent at the wastewater treatment plant.

DNREC today monitored the WWTP’s operations and Tidewater Utilities’ continued efforts to mitigate recent system malfunctions at the plant. The Lewes WWTP discharged partially-treated effluent from Dec. 18-28, 2019 after a system malfunction caused contamination of the plant’s treatment membranes that filter flow. New membranes were installed Dec. 28, enabling full treatment to resume at that time, but Tidewater reported today that pressure build-up behind the new membranes required a bypass to avoid compromising their use. Tidewater, in consult with the membrane manufacturer, has instituted new operational protocols to minimize pressure build-up moving forward, with no further bypass events expected by plant operators. Tidewater also informed DNREC earlier today that an additional set of refurbished membranes are ready to be put back into service later today to help alleviate strain on the new treatment unit.

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin confirmed Monday that an environmental violation had occurred when the Lewes WWTP bypassed normal treatment operations between Dec. 18-28 because of the plant’s system malfunction, and that DNREC is currently gathering pertinent information before determining appropriate action. Department staff will continue to monitor the situation at the plant daily as Tidewater Utilities works toward maintaining consistent treatment of effluent without further system malfunctions.

Although the plant is currently back online and has resumed normal treatment of effluent, DNREC also encourages the public who depend on the Lewes WWTP plant to handle their wastewater to continue practicing water conservation while corrective measures continue at the plant.

PA Turnpike Toll Hikes Drag on Economy

By Dave Lemery |

The Center Square

Pity the commuter or trucker who must steer his or her vehicle onto the Pennsylvania Turnpike to get to work each day – the toll rates that critics say are already exorbitant are about to get even worse.

Reeling under massive debt payments that were supposed to be covered by tolls on Interstate 80, the ailing Turnpike administration is set to roll out even higher toll rates starting Sunday, Jan. 5.

For a passenger vehicle traveling from the westernmost toll plaza in Warrendale, just outside Pittsburgh, all the way across the state to the easternmost ticketing plaza in North Wales, just outside Philadelphia, a motorist today can expect to pay $36.20. But by next week, that price will rise to $38.40.

In 2016, the same trip cost $30.32 in tolls.

The source of the Turnpike’s financial distress is

a 2007 law

that diverted $450 million annually from Turnpike coffers to PennDOT to fund other efforts. When the federal government refused to allow the state to put tolls on I-80, the annual payments became unsustainable and have led to annual toll hikes; in the preceding 64 years, the Turnpike averaged less than one toll hike per decade.

Lawmakers later approved a smaller payment from the Turnpike to PennDOT – starting in 2022, the obligation will drop from $450 million a year to $50 million through 2057. But in the meantime, the Turnpike has accumulated about $13 billion in debt, and climbing.

In November, Rep. Lori Mizgorski, R-Allison Park,

said more action needs to be taken

beyond the scheduled drop in PennDOT payments in two years.

“The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) has been forced by law to raise tolls for 11 straight years, while causing the turnpike to reduce its rebuilding program by 13 [percent], forcing their debt levels to more than $13 billion,” Mizgorski said. “The turnpike commission needs to make critical investments to power economic growth across the Commonwealth and provide relief to its customers from excessive toll increases.”

In a news conference last year to call attention to the Turnpike’s financial issues, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale noted that the effects of the rising tolls radiate throughout the state’s economy, raising prices even for those who never drive a single mile on the highway.

“For those that think, ‘Well, I don\’t drive the Turnpike, why should I care about this? I don\’t pay that?’ News flash. Those truckers that are driving on that, they\’re hauling fruit, they\’re hauling food,” DePasquale said. “They\’re hauling goods and services that you\’re buying in Pennsylvania. Yes, you are paying that, because that is being passed along to the consumers.”

Turnpike Commission CEO Mark Compton said last year that about half of the turnpikes $1.2 billion in revenue each year is going toward paying $600 million in debt, preventing the commission from taking on needed large-scale improvement projects.

Pet of the Week: Stax

STAX

This handsome hunk is about 3 years old and is ready to find his forever home. He has wrinkles for days and has the best smile around! He enjoys rolling in the grass and hanging out with his volunteer buddies. Adopt Stax today at the

Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center

Rev. James Dabrowsk, Pastor of Many South Jersey Catholic Parishes Dies; Services Thursday & Friday

Rev. James Dabrowsk

Rev. James Dabrowski, died on January 1, 2020. He was 63. Rev. Dabrowski was born on November 14, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA and prepared for the Priesthood at the University of Scranton and St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore, MD. He was ordained for the Priesthood on May 26, 1984 at St. Cecilia’s RC Church in Pennsauken. He served as Parochial Vicar at Saint John of God, North Cape May; St, Joseph, Somers Point; Sacred Heart, Mount Ephraim; and St. Thomas, Brigantine. He then went on to serve as Pastor at Annunciation BVM, Bellmawr, St. Simon Stock, Berlin, and St. Thomas More, Cherry Hill.

Beloved son of the late Benjamin L. and Kathleen M. (nee McCrossan) Dabrowski. Devoted brother of Lawrence J. Dabrowski and late Kathleen (nee Dabrowski) Yanzuk. He is also survived by 8 nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Reception of the Body will take place at 4:00 PM on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Saint Simon Stock Parish, 178 West White Horse Pike, Berlin. The viewing will follow until 8:00 PM. The viewing will continue on Friday, January 10 at 9:00 AM until 9:45 AM. Reverend Robert E. Hughes will celebrate the Mass of the Christian Burial immediately following the viewing at 10:00 AM. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073 (

www.foodforthepoor.org

) or to the Missionaries of the Poor, P.O Box 8525, Kingston, Jamaica, WI (

www.missionariesofthepoor.org

Gloucester Township Police Use PepperBalls to Arrest Armed Man

SICKLERVILLE, NJ –On Thursday January 2, 2020 the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to a home on the 30 block of Santalina Drive in Sicklerville, NJ 08081 to attempt a warrant service on a Mehal Rockefeller. Mr. Rockefeller was observed in the back yard of the property when officers

began to approach he fled into the home.

At this time a command post was established and phone contact was attempted with Mr. Rockefeller by members of our Investigations Bureau and Crisis Negotiation Team. There were numerous phone conversations with Mr. Rockefeller by phone who refused to come outside. In between the phone conversations Mr. Rockefeller had contacted a local police department and threatened to kill officers if they came into the house. Mr. Rockefeller told officers he was armed with a knife and would exit the home. Mr. Rockefeller then repeatedly exited and entered the home holding a knife in his hand while ignoring officers. He was given commands to drop the knife but Mr. Rockefeller refused to comply. An officer with a less lethal Pepperball Launching System was able to deploy several pepperball projectiles causing Mr. Rockefeller to immediately drop the knife allowing officers to approach and safely take him into custody.

There were no injuries to the suspect or any police officer.

Mehal Rockefeller was charged with Hindering Apprehension (DP Offense), Resisting Arrest (4th Degree), Possession of a Weapon (4th Degree), Possession of a Weapon For Unlawful Purpose (3rd Degree), Terroristic Threats (3rd Degree). He was remanded to the Camden County Corrections Facility pending a Central First Appearance in accordance with the New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform Act.

Arrested: Mehal Rockefeller 37 year old male. 30 Block Santalina Drive Sicklerville, NJ 08081

WINSLOW PD: Have You Hired A & C Cleaning Service? Have You Had Dealings with Casey Spila?

Casey Spila

WINSLOW, TOWNSHIP (January 4, 2020)–Wednesday, December 30, 2019 members of the Winslow Twp Detective Bureau conducted an undercover operation into the sales of stolen sports memorabilia, in excess of $1,000. The items were recently reported stolen during a burglary that occurred in the Sicklerville section of Winslow Township. During that operation Casey Spila of the Sicklerville section of Winslow Township met to sell stolen merchandise to Winslow Township undercover officers .

December 30, Spila was arrested and charged with burglary, receiving stolen property, and theft and released on a summons in accordance with NJ Bail Reform.

During that investigation it was learned that Spila runs A & C Cleaning Services, which she operates throughout the area.

Friday, January 3, 2020

, Spila was arrested again at the We Buy Gold store in Sicklerville, after she was found to be in possession of multiple pieces of stolen jewelry. The Winslow Township PD believes there are additional victims that are unaware that they have been the victim of burglary/theft. The police encourage anyone that has used Spila\’s services to check their valuables and if they believe they are a victim of theft, contact

Winslow Township Police Detective Brian Barrett at 609-567-0700 x1178, in an effort to identify some of the recovered property.

January 3, 2020

Spila was initially charged with receiving stolen property in Winslow Township with additional charges pending in other jurisdictions.

Destin on doorstep of milestone, but Raptors fall to TCNJ men

EWING, N.J. (Jan. 4, 2020) – Rutgers University-Camden senior forward

Isaac Destin

moved to within one point of reaching the 1,000-point milestone, but the Scarlet Raptors lost to The College of New Jersey, 83-65, in a New Jersey Athletic Conference men’s basketball game here Saturday.

The Lions improved to 6-6 overall and 3-2 in the NJAC, while the Scarlet Raptors fell to 4-6 and 1-4.

TCNJ has won its last 10 games against Rutgers-Camden and holds a 67-18 lead in the all-time series.

Destin notched 20 points, aided by 8-for-16 shooting from the floor and a 4-for-7 day from the foul line, to raise his career point total to 999. He should become the 14th player in program history to reach 1,000 points when the Scarlet Raptors play a 7 p.m. non-conference game Monday at Gwynedd Mercy University.

Despite Destin’s fifth game of the season with 20 or more points, the Scarlet Raptors couldn’t counter the TCNJ duo of senior guard Randy Walko and senior forward Ryan Jensen. Walko scored a game-high 32 points, aided by 7-for-11 shooting from three-point range, and added nine rebounds, while Jenson notched 21 points and added five assists.

Walko scored 18 of his points in the second half as TCNJ opened up its 48-40 halftime lead.

Junior guard P.J. Ringel added six assists and a game-high 11 rebounds for the Lions.

Destin paced the Raptors with seven rebounds and a game-high four steals, to go along with his team-high 20 points. Junior guard

Arian Azemi

notched 15 points and added a game-high seven assists, while junior guard

Victor Nyanway

scored eight points and sophomore guard

Keysean Simmonds

added seven. The Raptors received six points apiece from sophomore forward

Jake Petrik

and junior center

Roy Bond.

Rutgers-Camden shot 26-for-65 (40 percent) from the floor and won the turnover battle (17-9), but the Lions’ field goal shooting (27-for-54, 50 percent) included 11-for-28 shooting from three-point range. They also held a 43-28 advantage off the boards.

Devitt powers TCNJ women over Rutgers-Camden

EWING, N.J. (Jan. 4, 2020) – Junior forward Shannon Devitt scored a game-high 27 points and sophomore guard/forward Rachel Gazzola added 18 to lead The College of New Jersey women’s

basketball team over Rutgers University-Camden, 66-53, in a New Jersey Athletic Conference game here Saturday afternoon.

The victory snapped the Lions’ two-game losing streak and lifted TCNJ to 7-5 overall and 4-1 in the conference. The Scarlet Raptors fell to 5-5 overall and 0-5 in the NJAC with their fourth straight loss.

TCNJ has won its last five games against Rutgers-Camden and leads the all-time series, 59-12.

The Scarlet Raptors had a quick start, jumping out to a 13-6 lead before TCNJ closed the gap to 15-10 after one quarter. Rutgers-Camden led by as many as five points in the second quarter (23-18) and held a 25-21 advantage before the Lions scored the last five points of the half to take a 26-25 lead into the break. They took the lead for good with 10 seconds remaining in the first half on a jumper by senior forward Jen Byrne.

TCNJ led by as many as 15 points, 66-51, late in the game.

Devitt notched 18 of her game-high 27 points in the second half to power the Lions. In addition to Gazzola, Byrne also finished in double figures, scoring 11 points. Devitt added a game-high four steals and seven rebounds, while Byrnes had a game-high five assists and six boards.

Morgan Heller paced the Lions with nine rebounds, tying for game-high honors with the Scarlet Raptors’ senior guard

Fatimah Williams.

Williams also had 13 points, three assists and three steals.

Sophomore guard/forward

Tamara Johnson

paced the Scarlet Raptors with 14 points, while adding eight rebounds, three assists and three steals. Freshman center

Kayla Newton

notched 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots, tying Devitt for game-high honors in blocks.

Freshman guard/forward

Jalissa Pitts

also added eight rebounds for the Raptors, while collecting eight points.

Rutgers-Camden held a 48-40 advantage off the boards, but also made 20 turnovers to the Lions’ 15. The Scarlet Raptors shot 22-for-64 (34.4 percent) from the floor and 5-for-15 (33.3) from the foul line. TCNJ went 24-for-64 (37.5) from the floor and 10-for-16 (62.5) from the line.

The Scarlet Raptors return to action Monday night with a 6 p.m. non-conference game at Penn State-Abington.