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The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Mental Health and Addiction, and Camden County College Human Services Program are sponsoring an

informational event on the dangers of vaping on February 20, 2020 at 6pm at the Camden County College Connector Buidling- Rm 105, 200 College Drive Blackwood NJ.

Camden County College Series

Address/Location

Gloucester Township Police Department

1261 Chews Landing Rd

Gloucester Township, NJ 08021

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-228-4500

Beware of Social Security Scams

NEWS FOR OLDER AMERICANS

(NAPSI)—Calls and e-mails from scammers pretending to be government employees are widespread. Social Security phone scams are the #1 scam

If you get a threatening call from someone saying they are from Social Security, it is from a scammer.

reported to the Federal Trade Commission. Chances are you, a friend, or a family member have received a call like this.

You don’t have to be receiving benefits to become a victim. You may get a call saying there is a problem with your Social Security number or account. Everyone, regardless of age, income, and geography, is at risk. Scammers will try to scare and trick you into giving them your personal information or money.

Is It A Scam?

The best way to protect yourself and your money is to recognize a scam. Scammers use intimidating language and often offer a “solution” to fix what they say is a serious problem with your Social Security number or account. How can you tell when it’s a scam? Social Security will not:

• Say your Social Security number has been suspended.

• Promise a Social Security benefit approval or increase in exchange for information.

• Call to demand an immediate payment.

• Insist you pay a debt without the ability to appeal the amount you owe.

• Require payment by retail gift card, pre-paid debit card, Internet currency, wire transfer, or by mailing cash.

• Ask for your personal information.

Scammers prey on your fears. The stories they tell you would scare anyone. No matter how horrible the story, if they do anything above, it’s a scam.

What Should You Do?

If you receive a suspicious call, the safest thing for you to do is:

1. Hang up!

2. Don’t share personal information or make a payment.

3. Report the scam to the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General at

https://oig.ssa.gov.

And, if you receive such threats via e-mail, delete the e-mail and do not click on any links or download any attachments. Even if the e-mail or an attachment contains Social Security’s seal or names of real people, ignore it. Then, report the scam.

Other Tips

How about if Social Security needs to contact you? Generally, they will mail you a letter and only contact you by phone if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with them.

Usually, Social Security will mail you a letter that contains telephone numbers for contacting them. You can also contact Social Security by calling 1-800-772-1213 or visiting

SSA.gov

Scammers are always looking for the next way to trick someone. No matter how someone might try to scam you, learning the warning signs shared here can go a long way to protecting yourself and someone you care about from identify theft and financial loss.

If you think you have been scammed, don’t be embarrassed. Report the scam to Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General at

https://oig.ssa.gov

and share this important information with your family and friends.

Barbara C. Hanna (nee Gruenski) of Bellmawr

Barbara C. Hanna (nee Gruenski), suddenly on February 14, 2020, of Bellmawr. Age 79.

Beloved wife of the late William J. Hanna, Jr. Devoted mother of William J. Hanna III, Mark C. Hanna (Andrea), and Daniel S. Hanna. Loving grandmother of William J. Hanna, Sara

Hanna, Daniel Hanna, Marc Hanna (Jason Rosner), Tyler Hanna (Brittney Twyman), Alexandra Hanna (Joshua Ledden), Abigail Hanna, and the late Daniel Brown-Hanna. Dear great-grandmother of Aubree Ledden. Sister of the late Frank Gruenski, Daniel Gruenski, and Theresa Gruenski.

There will be a viewing 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday evening and from 10am to 11am on Thursday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral service 11am at the funeral home. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38106, 800-822-6344.

JEROME BY DAVE WOLFE

ARTIST Dave Wolfe

Vol. 6 No. 33 (February 16, 2020)

Editor\’s Note: Each Sunday morning we post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe. (click image to enlarge)

Philadelphia Bar Association\’s Statement on Alleged Racially Derogatory Remarks by Judge

PHILADELPHIA, PA –

In response to recent reports that Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Judge Mark Tranquilli is alleged to have made racially derogatory comments about a black juror,

Philadelphia Bar Association

Chancellor Hon. A. Michael Snyder (ret.) issued the following statement:

“The Philadelphia Bar Association, and its members, have long been committed to the

imperative of respect for all individuals. We cannot, and will not, tolerate comments by a jurist which reflect racial bias or disparagement. The allegation of any such comments by a judge demands a full investigation.

“We condemn the comments alleged to have been made by Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Judge Mark Tranquilli. We join with the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association in demanding a full and complete investigation of the alleged conduct.

“Such comments, if made, reflect an intolerance and lack of respect for all involved in the judicial process. The fair administration of justice demands that everyone, of any race, ethnicity or gender be treated with dignity and respect.

“We cannot expect our citizenry to respect the judicial process if members of the judiciary do not demonstrate a respect for those who appear before them.

“We must remember that justice denied to one is justice denied to all.

“Therefore, we anticipate a full and appropriate review by the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board. We further anticipate a speedy and just resolution of these charges.”

Gloria J. Dobleman, of Audubon, age 65

(nee Pearce) On January 15, 2020, of Audubon, NJ. Age 65 years.

Beloved wife of the late William R. Dobleman. Dear mother of Tina (John) Tetreault, David, Jason (Erica), Billy, Linda and Dawn Levengood. Loving

grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 7. Devoted sister to 3 sisters and a brother.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday 9 AM to 12 Noon at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Prayer Service will follow at 12 Noon. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 528 Fellowship Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 (

www.lls.org

Gizmo teaches Municipal Alliances Committee about “A Robot Like Me”

(Deptford, NJ) On Wednesday, Jan. 15 Freeholder Jim Jefferson hosted the Municipal Alliance Appreciation Dinner at Auletto’s Caterers for all of the local Municipal Alliances committee members. The event included a presentation from special guest Gizmo D. Robot.

Gizmo serves as the host of the “A Robot Like Me” (ARLM) program: a comprehensive Character Education and Anti-bullying program designed for kids in kindergarten through the sixth grade.

Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said, “We don’t have to treat anti-bullying education as something that is scary or hard to approach, especially with younger kids. Teaching methods such as ARLM make learning about character and how to prevent bullying more fun.”

The ARLM program uses the model of the Presidential Award winning and scientifically validated Million Dollar Machine Program.

Freeholder Jim Jefferson, Liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services, said, “Gizmo has taught millions of students the six pillars of character education and aspects of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program over the span of the program’s 27 years helping students gain the education needed to improve themselves and help others.”

Currently, 23 of the 24 municipalities in Gloucester County participate in the Municipal Alliance, a program funded by The New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (GCADA). Municipal Alliances plan and implement prevention programs targeted at alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse that are designed to meet the unique needs of their communities.

Pictured: Freeholder Jim Jefferson and Gizmo D. Robot

Warren County Freeholders Support 2nd Amendment

(WHITE TOWNSHIP, NJ – February 11, 2020) – Expressing their intent to uphold the Second Amendment rights of the citizens of Warren County, the Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously passed a resolution declaring Warren a “Second Amendment / Lawful Gun Owner County.”

Gloucestercitynews.net graphic file

The freeholder board “desires to express its deep commitment to the rights of citizens of Warren County to keep and bear Arms,” the resolution stated, and opposes “any efforts to unconstitutionally restrict such rights.”

A standing-room-only crowd offered comments both for and against the resolution for more than an hour before all three freeholders explained their support for the measure and voted.

“We’ve had some really great back and forth,” Freeholder Jason J. Sarnoski said of the discussion, adding that, “From the bottom of my heart, I really do want to thank everyone for their decorum. The level of discourse that we rise to here, in my opinion goes far above what we’ve seen in other locations.” Sarnoski said he had the utmost respect for all who expressed their views, no matter what side of the issue they took. However, Sarnoski said he is seeing greater restrictions being placed on gun ownership and added that the resolution “reflects my feelings on the rights of legal gun owners.”

Noting that his father was in law enforcement for 35 years, Sarnoski explained, “I’m the son of a police officer. He taught me how to handle a gun, and he taught me a gun owner has great responsibilities, but they also have rights, and that’s what makes this country great.”

The Freeholders heard from a full house as speakers offered their views on a proposed resolution declaring the County of Warren a “Second Amendment / Lawful Gun Owner County.” Citizens in the United States have the right to own firearms, but in many countries, “people don’t have that right,” Sarnoski said. Some of those who spoke questioned why the freeholder board wanted to pass such a resolution, but Sarnoski explained, “This is the process we have in this country when we disagree with our leadership. We don’t say we’re not going to follow the law, we don’t say we’re going to break the law, we say we’re going to address the laws we don’t agree with through petition. I don’t believe this board is wasting time or money by petitioning our government on our beliefs.”

Freeholder James R. Kern, III echoed Sarnoski’s praise for the way the speakers participated in the discussion, and continued that Warren County, with its comparatively low crime rate, “is a very safe place to live.” New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in America, Kern said, but added he thinks some politicians are trying to pass laws just for the headlines and not because they have any positive effect. “This is our way of symbolically telling Trenton, (and) our legislators, how we feel as a county,” Kern said. Freeholder Director Richard D. Gardner also said he supports the resolution to make a statement, saying that firearms restrictions considered at the state level mean “the law-abiding citizen in this state is now forfeiting his rights. That’s not acceptable.”

Pointing to areas that have tough gun laws but high crime, Gardner said politicians should “stop putting forth feel-good measures that do not accomplish anything for society.” Gardner added that he feels the governor and some members of the legislature “are wrongheaded on this matter” and wasting time instead of addressing core issues that contribute to gun violence, like mental illness. Gardner said at least 75 percent of those who spoke were in favor of the board taking this stance.

Students from NJ Make Dean\’s List at Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA (02/11/2020)– The following students have earned the distinction of being named to the Dean\’s List at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Fall 2019. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

Danielle Brown of Mullica Hill (08062)

Pierce Burgin of Sewell (08080)

Nya Dawson of Salem (08079)

Lucy Domingue of Mullica Hill (08062)

Shawn McKelvey of Williamstown (08094)

Thomas Poliski of Salem (08079)

Sophia Rubino of Haddonfield (08033)

Gemma Ruggiano of Mount Laurel (08054)

Dale Shober of Ventnor (08406)

Melanie Weaver of Shamong (08088)

One of the nation\’s leading research universities, the Georgia Institute of Technology is in the business of Creating the Next – the next idea, the next technology, and the next legion of agile minds well equipped to imagine and engineer our future. More than 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled, and Georgia Tech is ranked among the nation\’s top five public universities by

U.S. News & World Report.

For more information, visit

gatech.edu

Students Named to Dean\’s List

SPRINGFIELD, MA (02/11/2020)– Western New England University congratulates more than 730 students named to the Fall 2019 Dean\’s List.

George T. Friedlander of Wall Township (07719) is working toward a BSE in Civil Engineering.

Demitrios Nicholas Stefanou of Haddon Twp (08107) is working toward a BA in Law & Society.

Brandon J. Moore of Atlantic City (08401) is working toward a BSE in Mechanical Engineering.

Celebrating its Centennial in the year 2019, Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England serves 3,974 students, including 2,629 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the School of Law.

Paige Evans of Egg Harbor Township (08234) defies labels at Gettysburg College

GETTYSBURG, PA (02/11/2020)– In this era of specialization, students may feel pressured to choose between passions and focus their energies on a single intellectual pursuit. At

Gettysburg College

, however, we believe in the value of multidisciplinary study-a hallmark of a

liberal arts

experience. Our students are encouraged to take ownership of their education, chart their own paths, and define their own identities.

Paige Evans \’20 of Egg Harbor Township, like many students, has widespread interests and has never been able to describe herself as just one thing. In fact, the multidisciplinary approach at Gettysburg College has given her the freedom to be shaped by everything from algorithms to Aristotle to recreational sports.

\”Everything I have done in my life has brought me to where I am today, and all of those things are what make me who I am,\” said Evans, a recipient of the College\’s prestigious

David Wills Scholarship

. \”My choice to come to Gettysburg was not random. I knew a liberal arts education here would help me to feel fulfilled in my studies and give me the freedom to explore avenues I didn\’t even realize were a possibility.\”

As a

mathematics

major and

philosophy

minor, Evans has learned to see beauty in complexity. She finds it within the elaborate proofs that bring life and vibrancy to the whiteboards of Glatfelter Hall. She also experiences it in her day-to-day interactions with friends, as they-often unconsciously-debate the age-old views of Rousseau, Locke, and other titans of philosophy over lunch at Servo.

\”My time here at the College has not been a colorless one. I have taken full advantage of the great opportunities afforded to me and I am making a difference on campus,\” said Evans, who outside the classroom models for the

art department

, is a member of the Delta Gamma sorority, and recently joined a newly formed skateboarding club on campus. \”All of the clubs and jobs I have on campus serve a purpose and add so much to my life. I am always looking for new ways to engage myself and make connections with the people I am surrounded by.\”

Evans is also a student fundraiser for the

Gettysburg Fund

. By engaging with fellow Gettysburgians to support the College and its students through the collection of annual fund donations, Evans has witnessed how her efforts, although small, contribute to a larger, more meaningful goal-and help to make the programs she\’s involved in possible.

This emphasis on teamwork was engrained in Evans from an early age through music. When she first played the violin in her school orchestra, she was awestruck by what her and her friends could accomplish together.

Using the diverse experiences and skills she has gained at Gettysburg as guideposts for her future, Evans has her sights set on graduating in fall 2020, a semester earlier than expected, and combining her love of engaging with others with her interests in music and mathematics. She will intern at Universal Music Paramount Studios in Los Angeles this summer as a member of their marketing team, and Evans hopes to serve as a Continuous Improvement Data Analyst for the music industry after the internship concludes.

\”As students, we are all trying to make something of ourselves and find our greater purpose,\” Evans said. \”Yet, when you look at our lives from a broader point of view it is really easy to see that we are all defined by our collective identity as Gettysburg College students, and together-in our own unique ways-we create a campus that has a really magical impact on the world around us.\”

Explore Gettysburg College\’s

120+ clubs and campus organizations

to learn about all the ways students can get involved and take ownership of their education.

Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a highly selective four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences with a strong academic tradition. Alumni include Rhodes Scholars, a Nobel laureate, and other distinguished scholars. The college enrolls 2,600 undergraduate students and is loc

What You Need to Know About Vampire Energy

(February 15, 2020)–)–Have you ever wondered why all your energy saving efforts seem not enough? Is your electric bill still hiking up? Well, you might have something lurking in your home. This monster is leeching

energy from your sockets and money from your pockets.

How Does It Work?

Vampire energy, also known as standby loss, idle current, or ghost load, refers to the energy being unnecessarily leeched by gadgets or appliances when you leave it plugged in. These products are consuming energy even when not in use. On average, one household can waste more than £86 each year. It is a terrible waste of electricity and money.

Who Are the Culprits?