Now That\’s The Christmas Spirit!

By CNBNews.net Staff

(GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ)(Dec. 5, 2019)——With all

the turmoil in the world it is nice to hear some good news now and then. Kelli Sharp, (nee Pfeffer)recently shared just such a tale with CNBNews about her family, friends and perfect strangers helping her get the Christmas Spirit.

Kelli, resides on Market Street with her husband Brett and their children. Kelli is a 1998 graduate of Gloucester High. This past summer the Sharp family lost all of their Christmas decorations they had stored in their basement because of the severe flooding on that street in June.

Sharp said, \”I, along with many members of my immediate family,

have lived, in Gloucester City our entire life. In June my immediate family and I where one of the residents on Market Street affected by the flood. We lost everything in our basement. That included all my Christmas decorations and I do mean all. I have added to my collection year after year. My children would say our house looked like a winter wonderland.\”

\”With not having decorations not even a tree I really was not feeling the Christmas spirit this year.

My brother took to Facebook on Nov 30.

My aunt, Connie Devoe, reached out to a local organization called \”The Helpers.\”

That same night my brother showed up with a truck full of Christmas stuff. Stockings, lights, garland a tree. Decorations for the inside and outside of my house.\”

\”I was overwhelmed with the generosity.

I can\’t thank everyone enough who helped us this year. It meant so much to me and my family.

We spent this past Sunday decorating.\”

\”There is so much sadness and death in the world. Somedays that is all you hear about on the television or radio. The people who helped us have instilled my trust and confidence in the human race.\”

\”On behalf of my family I would like to publicly thank my brother John Pfeffer, my aunt Connie DeVoe and \”The Helpers\” including Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Spotts and Terey and Jean Ayres. Hopefully I have not forgotten anyone if so please forgive me. I have included some photos of the new decorations. \”

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Gloucester City Police Announce Christmas Road Closures/Parking Restrictions

December, 2019

On Thursday, December 5

. the annual Gloucester City Christmas Parade will begin on Johnson Blvd. at Monmouth Street at 6:00 pm.

The parade will proceed west on Monmouth Street to King Street.

In order to accommodate the parade, the following road closures will be in place from 5:30 pm until 9:00 pm.

Roads will be reopened earlier, as safety permits:

Monmouth St. closed from Johnson Blvd. to King St.

Johnson Blvd. closed between Frances and Bergen Sts.

Brown St. closed between Somerset and Bergen Sts.

East Brown St. between Frances and Somerset Sts. closed to westbound traffic only (towards Somerset St.)

Eastbound traffic traveling from Somerset towards Frances will be open.

N. Railroad Ave. at Monmouth St.

S. Railroad Ave. at Bergen St.

Champion Rd. at Somerset St.

Sussex St. between Somerset and Monmouth Sts.

Burlington St. between Bergen and Monmouth Sts.

The following parking restrictions will be in place from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm:

Monmouth St. (both sides) between Johnson Blvd. and King St.

Johnson Blvd. (both sides) between Frances and Hudson Sts.

King St. (both sides) between Hudson and Monmouth Sts.

Signs will be posted and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi Endorses Norcross

December 4, 2019

Cherry Hill — U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Congressman Donald Norcross for re-election.

“From working tirelessly to provide our children with a high-quality education to protecting our national security and advocating for lower drug costs, Congressman Norcross always ensures that the issues of his constituents are at the forefront,” said Speaker Pelosi. “Congressman Norcross is a relentless champion for labor

and progressive issues who is fighting to increase Americans’ paychecks at a time when the wages of our workers are falling further and further behind. His patriotic service in the Congress is respected throughout his state and the country. I am proud to support Donald Norcross’ reelection.”

Congressman Norcross strongly supports Speaker Pelosi’s efforts to defend our democracy, support working families, lower prescription drug costs, and hold President Trump and his administration accountable.

“Speaker Pelosi and I share a deep commitment to standing up for what is right – including fair wages for working men and women, affordable access to health care, quality education and a sustainable environment – and we are working tirelessly to defend our democracy against President Trump and his administration’s divisive, dangerous agenda,” said Congressman Norcross. “I sincerely thank Speaker Pelosi for her trust and support as we work side–by–side to uphold America’s values for the people we are elected to serve.”

Congress’ only electrician, Norcross serves as the Vice-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and its liaison to the Labor community. He is a lead sponsor of the Raise the Wage Act to responsibly raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Norcross has long supported opening impeachment proceedings for President Trump, having voted to advance articles of impeachment as early as 2017. In addition to Speaker Pelosi’s endorsement, Norcross has earned the support of a diverse group of organizations that represent the interests of working people and our rights to education, health care and environmental justice, including the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the National Education Association (NEA / NJEA), the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and the Sierra Club.

Claire Gustafson To Challenge Norcross

Gustafson releases video announcing campaign for Congress

COLLINGSWOOD – Former Collingswood school board member Claire Gustafson announced today, via video, that she has entered the race to challenge Congressman Donald Norcross in New Jersey’s First Congressional District.

Gustafson announced on November 12th that she formed an exploratory committee “to gauge interest and support into a possible candidacy for Congress” and said today, “The exploring is done. I spent the past few weeks talking with friends, family and colleagues and am confident we will be able to raise the funds necessary to run an aggressive campaign against Congressman Norcross and the political machine that has a stranglehold on South Jersey.”

In her announcement video Gustafson makes it clear she is a pro-President Trump Republican saying, “I am unapologetically Republican and proudly stand with President Trump. I am a Republican because I believe in hard work, self-reliance, smaller government, the preservation of our Judeo-Christian values and the free-enterprise system that has made America the envy of the world.”

Gustafson’s announcement video can be viewed at,

https://gustafson2020.com/

About Claire Gustaafson: Active in her community, Claire is currently the President of Camden County New Jersey Republican Women, a former school board member in Collingswood, a former soccer and Little League coach and a member of Collingswood’s historic commission. She’s owned her own small business for over 30 years and is married with four sons, one daughter and several grandchildren.

Three Charged with Collingswood Murder

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ–Dawud Haskins, 21, Dwayne Graves, 21, both from Camden, and Damian Crews, 20, of Collingswood were each charged with Felony Murder and Armed Robbery on November 26, 2019, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Collingswood Police Chief Kevin Carey.

The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, Collingswood Police Department and the United States Marshals Service are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dwayne Graves.

On November 17, 2019, Collingswood Police responded to reports of an injured male inside of an apartment building on the 500 block of North Newton Lake Drive in Collingswood. The victim, Jose Morel, 26, was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to Cooper University Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Dawud Haskins was arrested in Camden on November 25, 2019, on an unrelated matter. Damian Crews was arrested on November 27, 2019, in Collingswood. Both were remanded to the Camden County jail pending a pretrial detention hearing.

Dwayne Graves, pictured below, is still at large. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public who might encounter Dwayne Graves should not approach him, but should call police immediately.

Anyone with any information pertaining to his whereabouts is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Matthew Barber at (856) 225-5166 or Collingswood Police Detective Michael Manning at (856) 854-1901.

All persons charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Released Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

NJ Sierra Club Endorses Norcross for Congress

CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Sierra Club endorsed Congressman Donald Norcross, a champion for

environmental protection.

“I strongly believe we must protect and defend our environment from attack, especially from President Trump and his administration. I am committed to working with fellow environmentalists to promote green energy, protect our air and water, and reject efforts to deny climate change,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “I am proud to be endorsed by the Sierra Club, an organization that knows we must preserve our environment for our children and grandchildren, and fights for our planet day in and day out. I will continue to stand with the Sierra Club and against the Trump Administration’s anti-science agenda.”

As a member of Congress, Donald Norcross strongly supports green energy solutions and is fighting to clean Superfund sites and keep oil rigs away from the Jersey Shore.

“Congressman Norcross is an environmental leader and has championed protecting wild paces. He is an avid outdoors person and supports full funding of the Water and Land Conservation Fund. Congressman Norcross also supports legislation that helps protect open space, our clean water and prohibit drilling off the Jersey Shore. He is a leader on climate change and cleaning up Superfund Sites in New Jersey. Congressman Norcross has been instrumental in moving forward on electric vehicles and renewable energy while fighting air pollution. He is also the only congressman that is licensed to install solar panels. Congressman Norcross has a stellar voting record when it comes to protecting the air we breathe and the water we drink and we proudly endorse him for another term,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club.

Woman Found Dead in Farnham Park Was Murdered

CAMDEN CITY NJ December 3, 2019–Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden County Police Chief Joseph Wysocki reported an adult female who was found in Farnham Park on December 2, 2019 in Camden.

At approximately 12:12 p.m., Camden County Police responded to reports of an unconscious female in the park near the 1600 block of Baird Boulevard. When officers arrived, they located the victim, Hayley Steinberg, 31, of Medford, deceased at the scene.

The Gloucester/Camden/Salem County Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death to be multiple stab wounds, and the manner of death to be Homicide.

The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing. No additional information is being released at this time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Jose Rosado at

(609) 422-6291

or Camden County Police Detective Sean Miller at

(856) 757-7042

Information may also be emailed to

ccpotips@ccprosecutor.org

Released Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

ATTENTION PARENTS! Are You Looking to Purchase Electronics

CHERRY HILL, NJ (Dec. 3, 2019)–During the month of December, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Cherry Hill Police Department will be located outside the Pottery Barn in the Cherry Hill Mall promoting cyber awareness.

On December 4, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and December 12

and the 19,

from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Detectives from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit and the Cherry Hill Police Department will be handing out pamphlets and answering questions for parents who are looking to purchase an electronic device for their children this holiday season. This includes discussing various mobile applications that parents should be aware of after they have purchased these devices for their children. The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Cherry Hill Police Department remain vigilant in ensuring the safety of the children of Camden County and in promoting appropriate online behavior.

Please stop by our table and say hello and learn a little bit about the dangers of the cyber world.

Internet Safety handout

Released Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Rutgers-Camden Students Engage in Conversation about Diversity/Inclusion

TO THE POINT

CAMDEN – A

Rutgers University‒Camden

speaker series aims to help students feel comfortable while they are learning and developing friendships and support systems on campus.

“Beyond the Mill” provides a welcoming environment for the campus community to join host

Oscar Holmes IV

, an associate professor of management, and other faculty and area business and community leaders to discuss thought-provoking topics involving diversity, equity, and inclusion.

“I get a lot of gratification out of publishing my own diversity, equity, and inclusion research and reading others’ research on the topic, but diversity and inclusion work doesn’t stop or start at publication,” says Holmes. “My goal for ‘Beyond the Mill’ is to provide a healthy place for identity exploration, identity growth, and a catalyst to eliminate systemic oppression.”

Sophomore Emanuel Rodriguez says that by addressing issues about identity, orientation, relationships, and finding community, the “Beyond the Mill” program helps to make the campus an inclusive space for everyone.

The accounting and finance major from Camden believes that the program prepares students to handle issues that they will encounter in the workplace. “Whether you are a black male entering a workforce full of white males, a homosexual trying to fit in with society, or a woman trying to break the glass ceiling, you might face some difficult challenges. Open conversation helps prepare us for those challenges.”

Launched in the fall of 2018 in collaboration with the

Rutgers‒Camden Office of Diversity and Inclusion

, the program has featured topics such as race in college admissions, LGBTQIA+ identities within the university setting, and the #MeToo movement and eradicating sexual harassment and assault.

“I really feel that the program is the best way to get many different people together in the same room to learn about these topics,” says Holmes.

The program’s executive producer, TiAira Neal of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, works with Holmes to publicize the “Beyond the Mill” series to the campus community.

On Oct. 2, “Beyond the Mill” kicked off its second season with a program in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring attorney Jason Hernandez of the Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project and Trisha Trinidad, a Rutgers–Camden undergraduate student and president of the Latin American Student Organization.

A discussion on how to have conversations about race was held on Nov. 6, featuring Patricia Kline, a lecturer in the Rutgers School of Business–Camden, and David Cheatham, the president of Transform Communications.

On Dec. 4, the program features Mary Beth Daisey, Rutgers‒Camden vice chancellor for student affairs, and Patrick Wallace, associate director of the Campus Center, for a discussion on being an effective ally to anyone who feels marginalized. The program is open to the entire campus community.

The programs are taped and available for viewing any time on the

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

website. “Life is hectic and people have many demands on their time,” says Holmes. “So I tried to make it as accessible to as many people as possible.”

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.