Free Coping With the Holidays Support Groups in December

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Offers

Marlton, N.J.

– For most people, the holidays are a happy, festive time of year. But, if you are coping with the loss of a loved one this time of year, the season can be lonely, depressing and often difficult to handle.

Holidays or not, it is important for you to find a way to take care of yourself. The Samaritan Center for Grief Support, a member of the

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice

Family of Services, announces a number of free, one-time support groups to help those grieving the loss of a loved one to cope during the holiday season.

While there is no charge,

pre-registration is required for each session by calling (800) 596-8550.

For supportive information on how to get through the holidays, register for any one of Samaritan’s local

Coping with the Holidays

90-minute sessions outlined below during the month of December:

Monday December 2

6 p.m. – Samaritan Center – Voorhees – 265 Route 73 South, Voorhees, NJ 08043

Tuesday, December 3

6 p.m. – Cinnaminson Library – 1619 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

4 p.m. – Virtua Health and Rehab – 100 Long A Coming Lane, Berlin, NJ 08009

Thursday, December 5

1 p.m. – Fountains at Cedar Parke Atco – 114 Hayes Mill Road, Atco, NJ 08004

Thursday, December 12

2 p.m. – Samaritan’s Center for Grief Support – 5 Eves Drive, Suite 180, Marlton, NJ 08053

6 p.m. – Lutheran Church of Our Savior – 204 Wayne Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Saturday, December 14

10 a.m. – Virtua Mount Holly – 175 Madison Avenue, Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Please note that the sessions are subject to change. Please click this link to view the most current schedule:

https://samaritannj.org/resources/grief-support-groups-south-nj/

About Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice:

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, independent organization locally founded in Moorestown, New Jersey in 1980. Samaritan is the regional leader for hospice care, palliative (comfort) medicine, grief support and counseling, end-of-life education, and advocacy. Samaritan serves people in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties who are coping with the stresses of aging, serious illness or grief in their homes, assisted-living, or nursing home communities and through two inpatient hospice centers: The Samaritan Center at Mt. Holly and The Samaritan Center at Voorhees. Two thrift shops, in Westmont and Pitman, support Samaritan services and programs. Samaritan is accredited by The Joint Commission; a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO); the Home Care & Hospice Association of New Jersey; and is a four-star-level hospice in NHPCO’s We Honor Veterans program, created in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For more information, visit

www.SamaritanNJ.org

Mount Holly\’s Holiday Tree Lighting, Celebration Friday

Mount Holly, NJ

– Come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Mount Holly’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mount Holly’s downtown district will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland for this family-friendly event, sponsored by Mount Holly Township. This event is free and open to the public.

The celebration will feature live performances from a variety of acts, including but not limited to the Lumberton school of music, Mount Holly Township School children’s choir, Dansation School of Dance and more.

Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves will also make an appearance, helping to light the township’s Holiday Tree, located at the intersection of Washington and High Streets, with more than 3,000 lights. Once the tree is lit, all will be invited to have their pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Several roads will be closed throughout the evening’s event to accommodate pedestrian foot traffic. Road closures begin at 5:00 p.m., and include: High Street from Rancocas/Garden to Washington Street; and Mill Street from Pine to Park Drive. Alternate routes will be made available, and Mount Holly Police Officers will be onsite to direct traffic around the closures, and will provide members of the media guidance as to where they should park.

Media will have access to closed roads – Pine Street/Mill Street to Washington Street/Park Drive – and will be allowed to pull right into the event for easy loading/unloading and use of equipment. Please note: free, designated Media parking will be available in municipal lots – ideal lot location is the far back municipal lot, one block away from tree lighting location.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

5:00 p.m. – Roads Close (High St. from Garden to Mill/Washington & Mill Street at the T)

6:00 p.m. – Announcements, words from our Sponsors

6:00 p.m. – RCBC Chamber Choir

6:35 p.m. – Dansations School of Dance

6:45 p.m. – Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrive

7:00 p.m. – Tree Lighting with Santa Claus (Free Hot Chocolate and cookies, while supplies last)***Sponsored by The Woman’s League

7:00PM – The Bolongos

7:30PM – Mount Holly Township School Children’s Choir

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus

8:45 p.m. – Last Chance to see Santa

9:00 p.m. – Event Ends

Burlington County Young Republicans Endorse Kate Gibbs for Congress

Mount Holly, New Jersey – The Burlington County Young Republicans (BCYR) announced their

endorsement of fellow millennial Kate Gibbs in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District.

“Kate Gibbs is the leader South Jersey needs in Washington,” said Angelo Lamberto, Chairman of the

BCYR. “As one of the youngest women elected to countywide office, Kate is a trailblazer with a proven

record of cutting taxes, creating jobs, improving county infrastructure, and strengthening our schools.

With her real-world experience and expertise, Kate Gibbs is the best candidate for the job. We look

forward to working to ensure her victory.”

Kate Gibbs, a lifelong resident of the Garden State, is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S.

House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District.

The district stretches from the Delaware River to the Atlantic Ocean, encompassing both Burlington and

Ocean counties.

Gibbs previously served as the Director of the Burlington County Board of Freeholders. Holding a B.A.

from American University and an M.B.A. from Drexel University, Gibbs works to promote economic

development and job creation for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825.

“I want Kate Gibbs to be our next Congresswoman and New Jersey’s first woman representative in South

Jersey,” said Abigail Orr, Treasurer of the BCYR. “We are frustrated with Andy Kim’s lack of leadership.

He continuously prioritizes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s radical platform over the needs of his

constituents, voting with her more than 90% of the time. Kate Gibbs will get New Jersey’s 3rd

Congressional District back on track.”

The Burlington County Young Republicans is a grassroots organization open to those 18-40 years of age

who work or reside in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Stephen P. McNulty Sr., of Mt. Laurel; U.S. Navy Veteran

On December 1, 2019. Age 64. Of Mt. Laurel. Formerly of Northeast Philadelphia. Loving husband of Patricia Cunningham-McNulty (nee O’Donnell). Beloved father of Stephen P. “Skip” McNulty,

Jr., Ryan P. McNulty, Kenneth J. Cunningham, Jr., Samantha M. McNulty, Paige K. Cunningham and Chad T. Cunningham. Cherished son of John L. McNulty, Sr., (wife Linda) and the late Barbara Rush (nee Miller). Loving brother of John L. McNulty, Jr. and Geneane Yourl (Tim). Beloved uncle of Peter Yourl. Beloved son-in-law of Thomas O’Donnell, Jr. and the late Kathleen O’Donnell. Beloved brother-in-law of Deborah Mulgrew (Joseph), Kevin O\’Donnell (Vicki), Kelly Duffy (John), Michael O\’Donnell (Denise) and Thomas O\’Donnell (Ruth).

Steve was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia and was a 1973 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. He proudly served our country in the U. S. Navy. Steve’s interest included trains and boating.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday evening, December 6, 2019 from 5 to 8 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where his funeral service and celebration of life will take place from 7 to 8 PM. Interment will be private.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Stephen P. McNulty, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.

Ph: 856-456-1142.

Body of Woman Found in Farnham Park

CAMDEN CITY, new jersey—Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden County Police Chief Joseph Wysocki reported the body of a 31-year-old

female from Burlington County was found on December 2, 2019 at approximately 3:00 p.m. in Farnham Park on the 1600 block of Baird Boulevard in Camden. Cause of death is unknown at this time.

The matter is under investigation. No further details are being released at this time.

Released Monday, December 2, 2019.

Impaired Driving Enforcement Crackdown will be Conducted in Maple Shade

Part of Statewide Year End Campaign

The Maple Shade Police Department will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”

statewide campaign. Beginning December 6, 2019 and continuing through January 1, 2020, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.

The national

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”

effort endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. “During the last five years New Jersey has experienced nearly 37,000 alcohol involved crashes resulting in more than 679 fatalities,\” said Chief Christopher Fletcher. “This is a critical law enforcement program that can save lives during a time of the year when social gatherings with alcohol increase the risk of impaired driving.”

Last year, 20% of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related. Nationally, 10,511 people died in 2018 in drunk driving crashes. The societal cost associated with these crashes is estimated to be $44 billion annually.

Law enforcement agencies participating in the

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

2019 Year End Holiday Crackdown

offer the following advice for the holiday season:

Take mass transit, a taxicab, rideshare, or ask a sober friend to drive you home.

Spend the night where the activity or party is held.

If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, and inaction could cost a life.

Always buckle-up, every ride. It’s your best defense against an impaired driver.

If you are intoxicated and traveling on foot, the safest way to get home is to take a cab or have a sober friend or family member drive or escort you to your doorstep.

Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.

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Address/Location

Maple Shade Township Police Department

200 N Stiles Ave

Maple Shade Township, NJ 08052

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-234-8300

Morristown Business Association Candle Light Stroll

Main Street Saturday from from 2-8pm. Watch for pedestrians. Speed limit 15 mph

The Mooristown Business Association (MBA) is hosting the Candle Light Stroll event in support of our local merchants on Main St. from 2-8pm Saturday, Nov. 30 Horse/Carriage rides will be available at Main & High Streets.

Motorists are asked to drive with caution in the area, not to exceed 15 mph for the safety of event attendees on Main St. between Chester Ave. & Church St.

Mill St. will be closed at Main St. for pedestrian safety.

Motorists should be aware that the Horse & Carriage rides will be traveling along the shoulder of Main St. from High St. east to just past the Community House.

Address/Location

Township of Moorestown Police Department

1245 N Church St

Moorestown, NJ 08057

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-234-8300

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Hosted Special Educational Conference

on Moral Injury and Veteran-Centric Care with Local Experts

Marlton, NJ

–

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice

, in collaboration with New Jersey Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, HeroCare Connect and the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA), recently hosted the

Moral Injury and Veteran-Centric Care Conference

at The Samaritan Center in Voorhees.

VetConference– Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice, in collaboration with New Jersey Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, HeroCare Connect and the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA), recently hosted the Moral Injury and Veteran-Centric Care Conference at The Samaritan Center in Voorhees. Pictured here, from left: Mary Ann Boccolini, President and CEO, Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice; Reverend Chris J. Antal, Staff Chaplain, Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia and Keynote Speaker of the conference; and Kim Rumaker, Manager of Social Work, Spiritual Support & Center of Grief Support, Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice.

“The purpose of this conference was to bring together local experts in order to educate and, ultimately, improve quality care for our veterans across the healthcare continuum,” explained Mary Ann Boccolini, president and CEO of Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice. “Samaritan is proud to host a conference highlighting the unique needs of those who have served our country. By openly discussing topics such as moral injury and PTSD, we are breaking down barriers and raising awareness of how we can best serve our growing veteran population.”

The keynote address was delivered by Reverend Chris J. Antal, staff chaplain at the Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia where he co-leads a group for veterans experiencing moral injury. Accompanied by fellow veterans who shared their own personal experiences, Reverend Antal, who served in the Army Chaplain Corps from 2008-2016 and is a veteran of the United States’ war in Afghanistan, presented the concept of moral injury and then led conference attendees through a series of exercises to bring the concept to life.

The conference also included presentations from local experts on a variety of topics pertaining to veteran-centric care:

The Importance of Veteran-Centric Care

Presented by Dr. Stephen Goldfine, Chief Medical Director of Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice

The Evolution of Caring for Our Military – A Case Study

Presented by Christine Carlson-Glazer, MPH, Government and Community Relations Liaison of Deborah Heart and Lung Center and HeroCare Connect™ and Louis Bezich, MPP, Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances of Cooper University Hospital and HeroCare Connect™

Navigating Moral Injury – Stats and Stories

Presented by Dr. Mary Ditri, Vice President of Community Health of the New Jersey Hospital Association and Dr. Michael Mimms, Veteran Mental Health Care Navigator of the New Jersey Hospital Association

Connecting Veterans to Services in NJ

Presented by Christopher Wambach, State Supervisor of Veteran Service Offices of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice is a four-star provider of the

We Honor Veterans

and

Hospice Veterans Partnership (HVP) of New Jersey

We Honor Veterans

is a joint program of the Veterans Administration and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization that focuses on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful recognition for those who served our country.

HVP of New Jersey

, an affiliate of the Homecare & Hospice Association of New Jersey, establishes a network of hospice and VA professionals in efforts to provide outstanding end-of-life care for New Jersey’s veterans and their families.

To learn more about the services Samaritan provides to members of the veteran community, visit

www.SamaritanNJ.org/hospice-care/veteran-hospice/

NJ American Water Highlights Investment at Raritan-Millstone Water Treatment Plant

Continued Investment Ensures Protection and Sustainability of Water Supply for More Than

1 Million People in Central New Jersey

CAMDEN CITY, N.J. (November 26, 2019)

–

New Jersey American Water

today released a

new video

about its multi-year, $65 million investment to ensure the resiliency and sustainability of its Raritan-Millstone Water

Treatment Plant. The video can be seen on the company’s YouTube Channel and other social media channels.

The Raritan-Millstone Water Treatment Plant, situated in Bridgewater, Somerset County, N.J., is New Jersey American Water’s largest water production facility and a regional source of potable water supply for seven counties in central New Jersey. The plant is located near the confluence of the Raritan and Millstone Rivers – an area of Somerset County that experiences severe flooding during significant storm events due to the relative low ground surface elevations in the floodways adjacent to the two rivers.

The plant produces an average system delivery of 132 million gallons a day (MGD) and is capable of peaking at 190 MGD. As a Tier 1 New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness facility, the Raritan-Millstone facility is also considered “Critical Infrastructure” by the federal Department of Homeland Security. Water supply from the plant is also provided to five large bulk water sales connections, and two Critical Regional Emergency Interconnections – the cities of Newark and Trenton.

“This video highlights the plant’s history and the investments we have made over the years to continue to ensure its reliability during severe weather events that have tested it,” said Cheryl Norton, president of New Jersey American Water and senior vice president of American Water’s eastern division. “Our recently completed flood protection project was designed to achieve a recommended level of protection from 500-year storm events, to enable us to maintain a sustainable water supply for the more than 1 million people in Central New Jersey who rely on us.”

The first major flood protection project at the facility in the early 2000s was a result of the plant being flooded by Hurricane Floyd in 1999. The recently completed $65 million flood protection project was spurred by the near-flooding of the plant during Hurricane Irene, with peak flood water levels recorded within inches from the top of the facility’s floodwall.

With the completion of this project, the entire floodwall system at the plant was raised by four feet to an elevation of 48 feet, which is the level of flood resiliency supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corp of Engineers. The raising of the floodwall, which accounted for $37 million of the total $65 million investment, provides flood protection from storm events up to 500-year recurring frequency. In addition to raising the plant’s north reinforced concrete floodwall, the earthen berms in the northeast and west were also raised and widened, with additional reinforced concrete flood walls constructed, new flood gates installed, and drainage mechanisms improved at the plant.

For more information about this project and other critical investments the company makes to ensure high quality, reliable water service, visit the company’s website at

www.newjerseyamwater.com

About New Jersey American Water

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.7 million people. For more information, visit

www.newjerseyamwater.com

and follow New Jersey American Water on

Twitter

and

Facebook

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,100 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to more than 14 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit

amwater.com

and follow American Water on

Twitter

Facebook

and

Maple Shade PD is seeking to hire officers through the Intergovernmental Transfer Program…

Advisory:

The Maple Shade Police Department announces our recent acceptance and participation in the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Intergovernmental Transfer Program (ITP). In order to be considered, an officer MUST be a member in good standing of a Civil Service police department who participates in the ITP with a valid certification from the Police Training Commission as a full-time Municipal Police

Officer.

If you are looking to join a progressive agency that offers superior training, opportunity, job growth and a supportive work environment, and who has been recognized by the Attorney General’s Office for their ground breaking work in the area of Officer Mental Health and Wellness (Resiliency), then we invite you to apply for a position at the Maple Shade Police Department. Job specifications call for a High School Diploma or equivalent GED, and you must be a resident of New Jersey with a valid New Jersey Driver’s License to be considered.

Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to the Appropriate Authority –

Township Manager Susan Danson, 200 Stiles Avenue Maple Shade, NJ 08052

as soon as possible, but no later than

Friday, December 20, 2019

Applicants will undergo an interview process with our command staff. Those who are moved beyond that point will then be subjected to a thorough background investigation to include an Early Warning System and Internal Affairs File check in accordance with the Attorney General Guidelines. Selected candidates who successfully pass the background process will be moved into the next phase of hiring, which will include a physical and psychological examination. Those who pass that phase will be offered positions based upon their ranking amongst the command staff during the above process. The starting salary is negotiable within a defined range based upon an officer’s level of experience as notated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The officers who work in Maple Shade are represented by PBA Local #267.

Any eligible officers with questions or inquiries should contact Lt. Jeffrey Hoch at

jhoch@mapleshadepd.com

, or at 856-382-1205, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.