The Junkluggers Welcome their Newest Members to the Executive Team!

SEYMOUR, Conn. (December 18, 2019) – There have been quite a few exciting announcements at The Junkluggers over the past several months – from celebrating their 15 year anniversary in June to announcing a partnership with minority investor Contractor Nation in August and opening the first franchise in the state of California in November. With the company on the

brink of explosive growth across the country, starting with several franchise deals closing in December, The Junkluggers now announces the expansion of our executive management team with the recent hire of Vicky Hochhauser as Director of Business Development and Karren Nash as Appointment Center Manager.

“Both Vicky and Karren are joining The Junkluggers at a pivotal time, as the growth of our franchise network across the country is accelerating,” said Josh Cohen, The Junkluggers founder and CEO. “Each of these talented women brings a track record of success with them, and both will be instrumental in driving and supporting our expanded sales efforts.”

Vicky Hochhauser brings to The Junkluggers over thirty years of experience in the travel, publishing and digital media industries, developing partnerships and leveraging marketing to enhance overall sales performance. Most recently, Hochhauser was the Business Development Manager for our Long Island and Queens franchise where she was able to strengthen its strategic partnerships with local charities, professional organizers and real estate agencies leading to consistent referrals and contributing to solid revenue growth as well as a strong channel for donations. In her new role at The Junkluggers, Hochhauser will be leading the effort to grow the company’s strategic partnerships and accounts on a national level while working directly with The Junkluggers franchise partners to drive sales and partnerships on a local level.

“I am thrilled to be joining the team doing what I love, developing strategic and tactical plans, while coaching and mentoring a team of people who are passionate about what they do,” says Hochhauser. “The Junkluggers has been on my radar for a long time and I have watched it grow from a start-up to an emerging brand. I admire the commitment to their mission of giving back to the community and I’m excited to help bring our eco-friendly junk removal solution to more companies that are focused on their sustainability efforts.” Karren Nash is currently the Director of the International Call Center at Treehouse Internet Group, a division of Contractor Nation. Nash oversees the strategic planning and execution of all Call Center Operations for Contractor Nation and was the natural choice to manage The Junkluggers’ Appointment Center. She has over twenty years of sales operations and call center management experience and is skilled at coordinating analytical, strategic and customer service resources to meet franchise expectations and ensure customer satisfaction. Nash’s role at The Junkluggers will include staff recruiting and training, implementation of effective Quality Assurance programs, and management and leadership of processes for the continuous improvement of the customer experience.

“I love what I do, and I was immediately drawn to The Junkluggers work hard/play hard while supporting a healthy work/family balance mentality,” says Nash. “Leading people to become better personally and professionally is what makes me eager to go to work every day, and I am excited to join a team that supports one another and works hard to accomplish the goals set forth by a company they believe in.”

About The Junkluggers Established in 2004, The Junkluggers has revolutionized the hauling and removal industry by providing sustainable junk removal services. This team of big-hearted professionals is focused on environmentally friendly and community-oriented practices, striving to enhance lives, the community and the environment by donating, recycling, upcycling and supporting local charities. The Junkluggers recently added franchises in

Peoria, Illinois and Baltimore, Maryland for a total of 23 locations operating across 14 states, including California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. The brand, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, has additional pending franchise deals that are expected to close by spring of 2020. For more information, please visit

www.junkluggers.com

Children\’s Christ Brunch Fatima Catholic Outreach Center

The Bucks County Family Service Center (BCFSC), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), will host a children’s Christmas brunch celebration for approximately 40 families in the local community. This year’s theme is “Llama, Llama, Jingle

Bells!” based on the children’s Christmas book of the same name.

Saturday, December 21, 2019

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

10:30 a.m. (Arrival of Santa)

Fatima Catholic Outreach Center

2915 Street Road

Bensalem, PA 19020

Participants will enjoy a morning filled with food, refreshments, a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and more. Dedicated staff from CSS, along with community members and student volunteers from Conwell-Egan Catholic High School in Fairless Hills (Bucks County) will also be in attendance. In addition, nearly 100 children will receive a gift thanks to numerous donors, local parish sponsors, and the local United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.

The Bucks County Family Service Center is the first point of contact for individuals, families, and parishes when they seek assistance from Catholic Social Services. It is one of seven such centers located throughout the five-county metropolitan area comprising the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

THE 41st ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY® AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES

NATAS Announces Inclusion of eSports Category in this year’s Competition

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today announced the call for entries for the 41st Annual Sports Emmy® Awards. Entries in more than 40 categories are now open for submission. Deadline for all entries is February 6, 2020. For more information, please go to

https://emmyonline.tv/2019-

sports-emmy-awards/

NATAS also announced a new category that recognizes outstanding esports coverage. Outstanding Esports Coverage will recognize the craft behind the delivery of coverage and presentation of competitive, organized video gaming to the viewer during a “championship” or “final” event. The addition of this new category acknowledges the rapid global growth of the competitive video gaming industry.

“We are entering an exciting new chapter for the Sports Emmy Awards with the addition of an exclusive category dedicated to recognizing excellence within esports,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS. “The category, Outstanding Esports Coverage, illustrates the Academy’s commitment to remain on the forefront of the ever-changing world of sports production.”

The global esports market has shown rapid growth including increased media coverage by many major networks such asESPN. According to a new study from gaming researcher, “New Zoo,” total revenue will hit $1.1 billion in 2019, representing a 26.7% growth rate compared to the $897.2 million it generated in 2018.

The Academy also announced the appointment of four-time Emmy Award winner Justine Gubar as Executive Director of Sports Emmy Awards Administration. In this role she will manage all areas of sports competition as a standard-bearer for the premiere recognition of excellence in the television industry. Gubar spent 20 years working for ESPN along with stints at Univision, Turner Sports, and ABC News.

“It is an honor to be a part of the Academy during such a pivotal time,” said Gubar. “The addition of a category dedicated to esports welcomes an entire new pool of talent. I look forward to recognizing the creative minds that embrace newer technology, trends and passions within the sports industry .”

The 41st Sports Emmy Awards will take place in New York City in the spring of 2020.

About The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy A ward for News & Documentary , Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, and Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of over 18,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including Regional Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at

www.theemmys.tv

Multi-Alarm Fire in Sicklerville, One Fatality

SICKLERVILLE NJ—Thursday December 19, 2019 at approximately 2:17 PM, officers responded to a residence on the 600 block of Jarvis Road in the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township for a fire. Upon arrival of officers, they observed heavy smoke and fire coming from the residence. One of the residents was located outside the residence suffering from burns.

Fire and EMS units from Gloucester Township, Pine Hill, Winslow, Lindenwold, Camden County OEM and Cherry Hill Rehab were on location and assisted with extinguishing the fire.

One (1) fatality was reported. A 27 year old male was transported to a local hospital for treatment for burns.

The incident is currently under investigation by the Gloucester Township Police Department Investigations Bureau, Camden County Prosecutors Office, Camden County Fire Marshal and the New Jersey State Division of Fire Service.

Two (2) families were displaced from the residence which is a duplex style home and received assistance from the American Red Cross and Gloucester Township OEM.

PINE HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTNERS WITH VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA

PINE HILL, NJ (Dec. 18, 2019)–Pine Hill Police Department announced this week an exciting new partnership with the Volunteers of America – Delaware Valley (VOA). The partnership is the first of its kind in Camden County, keenly focused to provide the most effective outreach to the citizens of Pine Hill through progressive policing and community services. Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer was honored to speak at the press conference in Pine Hill at which the Pine Hill Police Department and the VOA detailed their joint goal to foster stability in the lives of those we protect and serve. The partnership will feature a social services satellite office embedded within the Pine Hill Police Department in order to offer much needed services to citizens as swiftly as possible. VOA workers will also be available to assist Pine Hill Officers when they are on-site at a call. The program also includes both the Pine Hill Police Department and the VOA partnering with the school system to provide assistance to homeless families.

Released Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

Congratulations to Voorhees Police & Fire Chief Louis Bordi

Voorhees, New Jersey: Congratulations to Voorhees Police & Fire Chief Louis Bordi for receiving a community impact award from the Voorhees Business Association. Chief Bordi was recognized for his hard work and implementation of outreach programs within the community. During Chief

Bordi’s tenure, progressive community policing programs have been incorporated into the department’s annual agenda. Some of the most popular programs consist of national night out, coffee with a cop, LEAD drug awareness courses, the junior police academy, the citizens police academy, and the Car Show. The priority that Chief Bordi has placed on community policing has fostered and solidified a transparent an open relationship with the residents and business owners of Voorhees.

The Voorhees Business Association (VBA) is a community-based partnership of business, civic and educational segments within Voorhees Township. They have over 100 members and this year marks their 30th anniversary. The VBA meets on a monthly basis and assists with supporting many community initiatives such as the Voorhees Police Holiday Fund, Voorhees Special Olympics and scholarships to students from Eastern Regional High School.

Address/Location

Voorhees Township Police Department

1180 White Horse Road

Voorhees Township, NJ 08043

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-428-5400

Guest Opinion: Third Church-Suing Top Cop Imprisoned

December 18, 2019

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the

conviction of another Church-suing top cop

Thomas Spota, who served as the District Attorney of Suffolk County for many years, was convicted yesterday of covering up for a police chief who brutally beat a handcuffed man for stealing sex toys and pornography from his car. If this were all there were to this story, it wouldn\’t be worth mentioning. But there\’s more.

In the early 2000s, following revelations of clergy sexual abuse by the Boston Globe, Spota impaneled a Long Island grand jury to probe the Diocese of Rockville Centre. He knew full well he could not prosecute anyone because of the statute of limitations, but that didn\’t matter. He never cross examined witnesses and refused to allow officials from the diocese to testify. Worse, he leaked a copy of the grand jury report to Newsday before the diocese had a chance to respond.

Spota is the third top cop with a vendetta against the Catholic Church to wind up behind bars.

In 2017, Seth Williams, the Philadelphia District Attorney, was sentenced to five years in prison on multiple counts of bribery, extortion, and fraud. He even robbed money set aside to pay for his own mother\’s nursing home care, using it to fund his lavish lifestyle.

Williams tried desperately to railroad accused priests, relying on the testimony of Danny Gallagher, a.k.a. \”Billy Doe,\” an alleged victim. He was described by journalist Ralph Cipriano as \”a former drug addict, heroin dealer, habitual liar, third-rate conman and thief [who] made up the whole story.\” As a result, four innocent men were sent to jail.

The third loser top cop to be sent to the slammer was Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane. She started the state-wide grand jury probe of the Catholic Church that was ultimately picked up by her discredited successor, Josh Shapiro. She was sentenced in 2016 for leaking sealed, confidential grand jury documents to the media and for lying under oath.

The Catholic League clashed with Spota, Williams, and Kane on many occasions. While they were not imprisoned for their misdeeds against the Catholic Church, their flawed character—which we observed many times—ultimately caught up with them in a criminal way.

Interestingly, even though the three of them are Catholic, they all harbored an animus against Catholicism. It would be good for them to reflect on their predicament this Christmas season. Redemption may be at hand.

DNREC’s Natural Resources Police deliver 585 toys

to U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Sgt. Brooke Mitchell, Officer Rebecca Schuman of the Environmental Crimes Unit, and Cpl. David Redgraves and Cpl. Andrew Manning of Delaware State Parks Natural Resources Police delivered 270 toys to the Dover Toys for Tots facility in Dover Dec. 16. DNREC photo/Joanna Wilson.

DOVER (Dec. 18, 2019) – After a statewide gift-giving campaign throughout the holiday season, DNREC Natural Resources Police units from Delaware State Parks, the Division of Fish & Wildlife, and the Division of Community Affairs’ Environmental Crimes Unit have delivered 585 toys to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program in Delaware to provide gifts for less fortunate children in local communities for the holidays.

“Toys for Tots ensures that less fortunate children can awaken to presents in this season of giving, and I am proud that DNREC’s three Natural Resources Police units stepped up to make that a reality for hundreds of Delaware families,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. “Thanks to the dedication of Cpl. Andrew Manning of our Parks Natural Resources Police and all the other officers who took part in this campaign, DNREC has helped make a difference.”

The three Natural Resources Police units placed Toys for Tots donation boxes in locations statewide, including DNREC offices and state parks, to collect new, unwrapped toys suitable for boys and girls of all ages.

In Sussex County Dec. 13, DNREC Natural Resources Police officers met Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Marine Patrol vessel Alpha at the Indian River Marina to pick up toys collected from six Sussex donation locations and deliver them to the Sussex Toys for Tots facility. They collected 315 toys, which will be among those distributed to children in 1,038 Sussex families.

A total of 270 toys collected in Kent and New Castle counties were delivered Dec. 16 to the Dover Toys for Tots facility for distribution. The Kent County facility is serving more than 1,200 children, with a waiting list.

DNREC Natural Resources Police officers gathered Dec. 12 at Indian River Marina near Rehoboth Beach to pick up toys collected from six Sussex donation locations for Sussex County families through their participation in the US Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. They collected 315 toys, which will be among those distributed to less fortunate children in 1,038 Sussex families. Pictured aboard Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Marine Patrol vessel Alpha, are Fish & Wildlife Officer Billy Adkins (in back); Environmental Crimes Unit’s Lt. John McCarty; Delaware State Parks’ Cpl. Andrew Manning and Lt. Bryan John; Fish & Wildlife Chief Drew Aydelotte and Sgt. Brooke Mitchell; ECU Officer Rebecca Schuman; Fish & Wildlife Lt. Casey Zolper; and special guest Santa Claus (Fish & Wildlife Cpl. Josh Hudson), with K-9 Officer Rosco. DNREC photo/Shauna McVey.

FBI Praises Police Officers for Risking Their Lives to Save Fire Victim

Hudson, New Hampshire–

Law enforcement officers are challenged daily while answering the call of duty; they face each encounter freely and unselfishly. In certain instances, their actions warrant special attention from their respective departments. The

Bulletin

also wants to recognize those situations that transcend the normal rigors of the profession.

One night in April 2019 just after 2 a.m., Officer Colby Morton was on her way to work at the Hudson, New Hampshire, Police Department, when an unusual light caught her eye in the top left apartment of a residential building. She quickly recognized the light as a fire and immediately notified the police and fire departments. Not having equipment to act, she continued to the station for duty.

Officers Daniel Donahue, Alec Golner, and Robert McNally responded to the building, where they took action to save the lives of the occupants. They cleared the other three apartments of residents and learned that the occupant of the upper left apartment was deaf and still inside.

The three officers immediately went up the exterior stairway to the outside entry door. They heard footsteps inside the apartment and then a sound as if someone fell to the floor. The officers accessed the entry door with some difficulty because it was barricaded from within.

Facing heavy smoke and heat, Officer McNally crawled in, with Officer Golner following him. Officer McNally located the unconscious resident on the floor about 10 feet in and grabbed onto him. Officers Golner and Donahue then took hold of Officer McNally’s belt and formed a chain. The three officers pulled the resident out and carried him down the stairs and away from the building.

Fire department personnel arrived to care for the injured resident and respond to the fire. Authorities later determined that the resident himself was responsible for the fire and had a plan to confront first responders.

All four officers were recognized for their lifesaving efforts by the Hudson Police Department. Officer Morton received a lifesaving award. Officers Donahue, Golner, and McNally received lifesaving awards with valor for their efforts in facing extreme danger.

Officer Colby Morton

Officer Alec Golner

Officer Daniel Donahue

Officer Robert McNally

Nominations for the FBI Law Enforcement

Bulletin Notes

should be based on either the rescue of one or more citizens or an arrest(s) made at unusual risk to an officer’s safety. Submissions should include a short write-up, a separate photograph of each nominee, and a letter from the department’s ranking officer endorsing the nomination. Submissions can be e-mailed to

leb@fbi.gov

or mailed to Editor,

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin

, FBI Academy, Quantico, VA 22135.

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published Gloucestercitynews.net | Dec. 19, 2019

Trump uses Hershey rally to tout ‘single best year’ for Pennsylvania’s economy

By Steve Bittenbender |

The Center Square

President Donald Trump visited central Pennsylvania Tuesday night for a campaign rally, and while he’s held similar events in other states recently for other candidates, the focus of the evening was on his administration and his re-election campaign.

Trump spoke for about 75 minutes at the Giant Center in Hershey, a 10,500-seat arena about 30 minutes east of Harrisburg. He was joined on stage by Vice President Mike Pence, and while the president brought up national subjects, such as the impeachment hearings the House is holding, he made sure to tell the crowd why they should vote for him again next November.

He reeled off figures demonstrating how well the state’s economy has performed, such as the Pennsylvania unemployment rate hitting a record low earlier in the year, although that figure has gone up slightly since. He also noted a visit he made to a Shell Chemical plant that’s under construction in Beaver County. At $6 billion, it ranks as one of the biggest investment projects in state history.

After Democrats said manufacturing was a dying industry in the country, Trump said his administration found the “magic wand” to bring those jobs back home.

“Here in Pennsylvania you had the single best year that you’ve ever had in the history of our country,” Trump said.

Pennsylvania, with its 20 Electoral College votes, is all but certain to be a battleground state again in the 2020 presidential election. The Keystone State was a crucial victory for Trump over Hillary Clinton three years ago when he won by just 44,292 votes out of nearly 5.9 million ballots cast. It marked the first Republican presidential victory in the state since George H.W. Bush won in 1988.

Winning the state again will be critical for Trump’s re-election hopes. However, while he drew raucous cheers from the crowd Tuesday night, Trump’s prospects in the state are unclear.

According to recent polling, he likely will be the underdog in Pennsylvania next year regardless of who the Democratic Party nominates to run against him. A Muhlenberg College/Allentown Morning Call survey released last month showed that former Vice President Joe Biden held a nine-point lead over Trump, and U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders – two other top Democratic candidates – held five-point leads.

While the survey indicated that 57 percent of Pennsylvania’s registered voters do not believe Trump should win a second term, it also indicated that Biden, Warren and Sanders have higher unfavorable ratings than favorable as well.

The state’s Democratic Party used the visit as a chance to note his policies on health insurance, which they say could raise costs on individuals with pre-existing conditions. Nancy Patton Mills, chairwoman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, called the president “an ineffective leader” in a statement released shortly after he concluded his rally.

“The President knows that he has to play defense in Pennsylvania because of his broken promises to working families in our commonwealth,” she said. “Pennsylvania Democrats are fired up and ready to work around the clock to ensure victory in 2020. The future of our nation depends on it.”

published here with permission of

The Center Square