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Richard Thompson: Solo Acoustic

Presented by the Camden County Board of Freeholders in association with BRE and the Borough of Collingswood, the Scottish Rite Auditorium welcomes Richard Thompson: Solo Acoustic on

Sunday, January 26th, 2020.

Doors open at 6 PM, showtime at 7 PM.

Tickets go on sale October 11th

Tickets are $69, $59 and $39

Tickets Available from:

www.ticketmaster.com

Camden County Store at Voorhees Town Center
 (Echelon Mall)

1 Echelon Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043

(856) 566- 2920

Scottish Rite Auditorium

315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ, 08108, United States

Sunday, Jan 26th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Obituary: Charles C. Beswick Sr., Gloucester City

Charles C. Beswick Sr., of Gloucester City passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at the age of 76. Born in Camden, Charles was a longtime South Jersey resident and retired Union Pressman. He was a dedicated member of the Gloucester City VFW Post 3620 for many years. Charles was also a member of the Gloucester City Sportsmen Athletic Club, American Legion, and the Free and Accepted Masons.

He is survived by his previous spouses, Sara Beswick, Kathy Bagley; four loving children, Charles Beswick Jr. (Mary Ann), Janice Steeg, Michael Beswick (Chrissy), Nicole Beswick; eleven cherished grandchildren; twelve beloved great-grandchildren; two caring brothers; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Charles was predeceased by one brother and his loving companion, Mary.

A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 2-6 pm at the Gloucester City VFW Post 3620, 27 N. Burlington St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the VFW. For condolences please visit www.gaskillbrown.com

Dawn DiGiacomo, 51, of Gloucester City; GCHS Alumnus

Dawn DiGiacomo

Gloucester City – On December 25, 2019. Age 51. (nee Fowler). Loving and devoted wife of Vincent J. DiGiacomo. Loving mother of Derick and Ashley Fowler, Amber DiGiacomo, Vincent DiGiacomo, Jr. and Dominick DiGiacomo. Cherished grandmother of Brianna, C.J., Maximus and Derick, Jr. Cherished daughter of Earl T. Fowler, Sr. and the late Louise A. Fowler. Beloved sister of Michelle and Thomas Quinn, Stephanie and John Bryszewski, Kimberly and Michael Morrell and Earl Jr. and Kelliann Fowler. Beloved daughter in law of Amelia Fountain and sister in law of Aldy and Tina DiGiacomo, Georgeanne and John Fagan and Nicole and Doug Rathbone. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and her beloved dog, Opie.

Dawn was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High school class of 1987. She enjoyed her time down the shore, especially being on the beach.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Sunday evening, December 29

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from 4 to 6 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. On Monday morning, December 30

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a viewing will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM in the church. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum, Hurffville.

In lieu of flowers donations are requested to Animal Welfare Assoc., 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043. Please memo, Dawn M. DiGiacomo.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Dawn Marie DiGiacomo. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:  McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.  Ph: 856-456-1142.

Video: How Did Political Boss George Norcross Acquire Waterfront Land in Camden City at Such Low Prices?

The tower, located on the Camden City waterfront, is owned by George Norcross and two other partners who received a $245 million tax break

(image courtesy of David L. Lewis/WNYC)

CNBNews.net

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (December 26, 2019)–

NJTV NEWS interviewed a reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer who wrote an investigating article about South Jersey Political Boss George Norcross and his quest to buy up properties along the Camden City waterfront. How did George Norcross obtain acres of land along this prime section of waterfront at prices under the appraised value?

What is known is Norcross and his friends used tens of million in state-approved incentives to obtain the properties.  The

Delaware River Port Authority and Camden Redevelopment Agency held interests in one of the properties, which was

appraised at $2.3 million in 2015

. Public officials

agreed to sell it to Liberty for $800,000

. After the sale, Liberty gave Norcross and his business partners an option to buy the property — which they eventually did, for $350,000 — or 15 cents on the dollar of the appraised value when it was held by public agencies.

The \”Inky\” confirmed hearsay that federal prosecutors in Philadelphia are carrying out their own investigation into the controversial New Jersey program.

Michael Hill,

NJTVonline.org

News correspondent talks with Catherine Dunn, one of the lead reporters on the story in the video below.

video source

https://www.njtvonline.org/

Related:

How power broker George Norcross and friends got waterfront land for cheap

Both the Delaware River Port Authority and Camden Redevelopment Agency held interests in the land, which was

appraised at $2.3 million in 2015

. Public officials

agreed to sell it to Liberty for $800,000

. After the sale, Liberty gave Norcross and his business partners an option to buy the property — which they eventually did, for $350,000 — or 15 cents on the dollar of the appraised value when it was held by public agencies.

And while Norcross and his partners aren’t allowed to build on the parking lot for five years, they could develop it by 2023 if they choose.

The series of transactions also underscores the influence and reach of the Mount Laurel-based law firm Parker McCay, led by George Norcross’ brother Philip.

CONTINUE

Related:

Taking Down The South Jersey Political Mafia

You may think we live in a state run by democratically-elected officials, but the reality is closer to a system of political corruption that would surprise most Americans. The truth is, the mafia is alive and well in New Jersey and it controls the political machine in the state. This isn’t the Cosa Nostra of the old days, but an even more sinister cabal of powerful men working to consolidate power and enrich themselves at the cost of the taxpayers.

George Norcross has been called the most powerful unelected person in New Jersey. He controls nearly every elected Democrat in South Jersey including party chairs, state senators and  assemblymen. Even if you get elected outside of his control, you will get nowhere in the party. Norcross and his team have done a masterful job of consolidating power in a relatively short period of time; only a few decades. They have insured that you can’t get elected without his support, and if you do, and you don’t play ball, you will be sidelined to political Siberia. Without his endorsement and the cooperation of Senate President Steve Sweeney, you won’t get on any committees. You won’t get resources. You won’t get money for staff. You will be irrelevant.

Consequently, the candidates you find on your ballot have been hand-chosen by Norcross and his political organization. The Democratic Party is beholden to his

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Related:

How The Norcross Political Machine Muscled In On Camden City\’s Prime Real Estate, NJ\’s Poorest Community

But the Norcross brothers had other ideas.

The most powerful political family in the state had spent months helping to engineer the tax break law. George E. Norcross III, a prolific Democratic fundraiser and power broker, had championed the idea among lawmakers; his brother Philip Norcross, a lawyer and lobbyist with deep ties to local and state government, wrote parts of the legislation; and a third brother, Donald Norcross, then a state senator and now a member of Congress, had co-sponsored it. Once the law passed,

the Norcrosses’ allies, business partners and clients

took advantage.

published

Gloucestercitynews.net

December 26, 2019

Cowboy Junkies Coming Feb. 1

COLLINGSWOOD NJ–Presented by the Camden County Board of Freeholders in association with BRE and the Borough of Collingswood, the Scottish Rite Auditorium welcomes An Evening with Cowboy Junkies on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Doors open at 7 PM, showtime at 8 PM.​

In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise — and it was compelling. It stood out in the midst of the flash and bombast that came to define the late 80’s. The now-classic recording combined folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies. With Cowboy Junkies’ new album, All That Reckoning, the band once again gently shakes the listener to wake up.

Whether commenting on the fragile state of the world or on personal relationships, this new collection of songs encourages the listener to take notice. It also may be the most powerful album Cowboy Junkies have yet recorded. While the music is characteristically easy to listen to, the songs on “All That Reckoning” are visceral. In true Junkies fashion, the gentleness is juxtaposed with rock that can be jarring. Tickets go on sale September 13 Tickets are $59.50, $49.50. and $39.50

Tickets Available from: www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-745-3000 Scottish Rite Auditorium 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ, 08108, United States Saturday, Feb 1st, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

CNBNews Spotlight on NJ College Students

McDaniel College Students Return From Studying Abroad During Fall Semester

WESTMINSTER, MD (12/23/2019)– Nearly 20 McDaniel College students immersed themselves in another country through their study abroad experience during the fall 2019 semester,

including:

Valerie Galderisi of Ocean View (08230) studying at McDaniel College in Budapest in Budapest, Hungary

Hannah Thomson of Pennsauken (08109) studying at ISEP in Netherlands – Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, ISEP Exchange in Nijmegen, Netherlands

Over one-third of McDaniel students study abroad for academic credit in more than 50 countries.

For more information about the study abroad options at McDaniel College, including exchange programs, affiliated partners and McDaniel College Europe, visit

https://www.mcdaniel.edu/academics/career-services-experiential-opportunities/study-abroad

.

Visit

www.mcdaniel.edu

for more information about McDaniel College.

McDaniel College, founded in 1867, is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, including pre-professional specializations and student-designed majors, and over 20 graduate programs. One of 40 \”Colleges That Change Lives,\” McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, its 24 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

www.mcdaniel.edu

Local Students Graduate During College of Charleston Winter 2019 Commencement

CHARLESTON, SC (12/23/2019)– More than 600 students graduated from the College of Charleston during Winter Commencement on December 14, 2019. The following local students earned degrees:

Michelle Latzer of Moorestown with a degree in Public Health .

Haley Spellman of Mount Laurel with a degree in Exercise Science .

Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation\’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. Its beautiful and historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities, cutting-edge programs and accessible faculty attracts students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Former Nurse with Secret Video Recordings of Hundreds of UPMC Carlisle Patients

Press Release

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced

criminal charges

against a Franklin County man who surreptitiously videotaped 206 patients at UPMC Carlisle, including nearly two dozen minors. The charges against Michael Bragg (photo) follow his arrest in April by the Office of Attorney General for producing and possessing child pornography and

aggravated indecent assault against two children.

Of the victims, Shapiro said Bragg, 39 — in addition to videotaping hundreds of patients without consent — sexually assaulted a nude, intubated and unconscious woman in the hospital’s emergency room, and touched the breasts of another emergency room patient.

“People who were rushed to the emergency room or needed serious medical attention were violated by this man,” AG Shapiro said. “This sick sexual predator took advantage of patients when they were at their most vulnerable, in need of care. Thanks to the full cooperation of UPMC Carlisle, we identified all victims throughout this investigation.”

In April, Bragg was initially arrested by the Office of Attorney General following a search of his Buttercup Drive, Chambersburg, home where agents found secretly recorded videos of children using the bathroom there, plus other videos of child pornography. Bragg was also charged with aggravated indecent assault and indecent assault for the alleged sexual abuse of two minors.

As the investigation continued, Shapiro said agents also investigated the circumstances of videos of hospital patients in various stages of undress that were discovered on Bragg’s laptop computer, which led to today’s arrest.

“This was a complex, technical investigation which led to these charges being filed. But in the end, it was a simple case of standing up for victims, “AG Shapiro said.

The new charges against Bragg include:

1 count – aggravated indecent assault related to the vaginal penetration of a hospital patient,

1 count – indecent assault related to the fondling of a patient’s breast without consent,

19 counts – sexual abuse of children, manufacturing of child pornography

171 counts – invasion of privacy

201 counts – interception, disclosure or use of wire, electronic or oral communication, and

1 count – criminal use of a communication facility.

Bragg will be arraigned tomorrow before Magisterial District Judge Susan Day in Mount Holly Springs. Senior Deputy Attorney General Christopher Jones, Deputy Attorney General David Drumheller,  and Special Agent Brittany Lauck are prosecuting this case. Homeland Security Investigations assisted in the investigation. All charges discussed are accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

If you were a patient at UPMC Carlisle’s emergency room between January 2016 and April 19, 2019 — and believe you were treated by Michael Bragg — please call the Child Predator Hotline at 800-385-1044.

CNBNews 2008 ARCHIVES: Remembering Sgt. Joe Farley, \”Merry Christmas & Happy NY from Iraq!\”

EDITOR\’S Note: We recently found the letter below from Sgt. Joe Farley. It was sent to the Cleary family 12 years ago by Joe and published on CNBNews on January 1, 2008. The Farley family lived in our neighborhood for decades. We watched Joe grow up from a little tyke into a man. He was one of the good guys that came from our community of Gloucester City, NJ.

Joe was a great representative of our country and the community of Gloucester City.  After graduating from Gloucester City High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Joe passed away from cancer in April 2017.

We are republishing his January 1, 2008 letter to us as a tribute to Joe\’s memory. At the same time, we like to thank all the soldiers serving in some foreign land around the world protecting our country from evil.

Sincerely, The Cleary Family

******

Hi Bill and Connie,

I wanted to write to you much sooner

and no other excuse then work has been very busy and that the NEW unit in charge made us an every remaining unit move out of their living areas and into others across the FOB, plus the INTERNET is slow as usual.

I want to wish you and everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from beautiful FOB Iskan, Iraq!

Well not much longer for me and my soldiers here.

We have our (TOA) Transfer of Authority on the 19th of JANUARY then we will be flying out to (BIAP) Baghdad International Airport from where we will wait a day or two then manifest for a flight and then the whole 127th MPCO will fly to Kuwait and then finally home safe to Rammstein Airbase then a nice lovely 2-hour bus ride to Hanau to Pioneer Kaserne to where we will have a welcome home ceremony.

We should be home hopefully between the 22-23rd  of January with all the traveling and manifesting for flights.

As for all the recent news in my (AO) Area of Operations, I will give you a quick but thorough update of information that you don\’t see or hear about on the NEWS.

On 1 NOV my soldiers and I went to the Al Haleema Primary School (1st-6th Grade) for girls located in Hamiya and conducted a school supply drive.  We distributed school supplies to 50 of the most

underprivileged and to the top 50 students designated by the school headmaster.  We also had the Iraqi Police from the Hamiya Local Police Station assist in the

distribution of school supplies along with the soldiers of my squad. This is a great way to build a strong bond between the people of Hamiya and the IP\’s (Iraqi Police).

Photo: Sgt. Joe at the Al Haleema Primary School

This gets the IP\’s involved in their community and presents a positive image at the same time. Also, this helps improves their IPC skills: Interpersonal communication skills and allows them to interact and get to know the people and show the children that IP\’s are good people and they can be looked up to in a positive manner like role models for a brighter future for Iraq!

This is one of the manyj ob responsibilities as (PTT) Police Transition Team Chief that I have on a daily basis to help the IP\’s here gradually become independent and able to perform the daily duties without any (CF) Coalition Force assistance.

As for the School Supply Drive, we ended up handing out 100 backpacks filled with 4 notebooks, 10 pencils, 5 pens, 2 erasers, 1 pencil sharpener, 24 pack of crayons, toothbrush, and toothpaste, and then each child got to pick an item from a table like art supplies, toys, stuffed animals, puzzles, bubbles, and flip flops and sandals.  It\’s amazing how fast a smile can change your day and make you feel like you are making an impact here.

My motto has been: Winning the hearts and souls of Iraq ONE smile at a time.

We also conducted another School Supply Drive on DEC 26 at the Al Yarmok Primary School for boys in Hamiya.  We used the same concept a utilized the IP\’s and this time around we ended up helping 400 students.

Each student received 4 pencils, 2 pens, 1 notebook, toothbrush/paste and then got to pick an item from a table: Matchbox cars, action figures, nerf footballs, crayons, and art supplies. Then the top 2 kids from each class also received a soccer ball. We handed out a total of 30 soccer balls to the children to include 6 for their athletic department for the kids to play during recess and gym classes.

I actually had soldiers from my other squads asking me if they could come out on Patrol and take part this time around after out last drive. It\’s nice to see there are others out here willing to forget we\’re here in IRAQ and try to do something positive for a good cause. I know for sure these positive images will not only last in each young soldier\’s memories but also in the little children we reach out and touch every day we do something that leads this society in the right direction.

Like always we finish the school supply distribution then get all the children together and take photos. They really get excited and smile and are really grateful.

Well if a picture can tell a thousand words these images can tell more and last a lifetime. (click on photo to enlarge)

This is a reason sometimes its worth tying up your boots and strapping 40 lbs of gear on and driving thru IED infested roads just so you can show these people here that we\’re the GOOD guys and not all of us are here for the god damn oil that our greedy government claims their not here for. I also thru the help of my interpreter speak to all of the students and stress the importance of getting an education and that the more knowledge each of them acquires the more POWER they will have in the future in turning their society in the right direction.

For those who don\’t know most Iraqi children unless in a very big city like Baghdad don\’t really have the option to just get an education, they have to help at home with farming and with what ever hard labor that\’s going to help put food on the table for them to survive. This is a really poor society for the most part and they live in very crude dwellings that we would find unlivable and unsuitable for our families. Hopefully one day the Government of Iraq can get their stuff together and be a

successful Nation like it was before the SADDAM era.

Photo: Make funny faces!

Our next and final push before we leave Iraq starts on JAN 2nd. We are doing a, Iraqi Police recruiting drive at the Iraqi Army Compound located on FOB ISKAN. There will be over 500 of the (CCP) Concerned Citizen Program coming thru and being screened for possible Iraqi Police candidates.

They must bring all their documents then go thru a process were we scan their

EYES and FINGERPRINTS into a database to ensure their not on a BOLO List and not barred.

Then each recruit then takes a reading and writing test in Arabic. Then speaks with an Iraqi Police officer. Then it goes to me and my SQUAD conducting the (PT Test) Physical Fitness portion. Each of the recruits has to complete 20 pushups, 20 sit-ups, 5 pull-ups, run 100 m sprint and then 1500 m run for time. I know it sounds like our Police academy. After 5 fun days of this, we will start to train and OJT the incoming MPs that are going to replace us. We call this the RIP Process Relief in Place.  We do our LEFT and RIGHT seat drives meaning we take them out the first few times and they are the passengers then we let them drive and we sit back and

monitor their abilities.

Well that\’s about it from here. Please let me know if there is any more I can do before I leave Iraq. Just let me know if you would like something. I will enclose some photos of the School supply drives below. I am hoping to be home in Gloucester City sometime around the 22-23 if FEB too visits my Pop-Pop and Aunt Cass and rest of my family on Block Leave.

One last thing could you please update my INFO from the SOLDIERS serving in IRAQ…I am a SSG US Army and (MP) Military Police. They list me as a PFC in the Marines. I\’m not a Jarhead. GO ARMY!

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

SSG Joseph Farley

127th MPCO

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U.S. Army Sergeant Joseph Farley, Decorated Iraq War Veteran and former Gloucester City Resident, Loses His Nine Year Battle With Cancer

A Holiday Message to Gloucester Township Residents From Police Chief Harkins

As we reflect on the past year, we are honored that we helped make Gloucester Township a great place to live, work, and play.   We look forward to making 2020 an even better year.  We will continue to use cutting edge methods and programs to interact with community members, to make the Gloucester Township Police Department the very best that it can be.

We are excited to meet the challenges, and we will partner with our community to overcome any situation that we encounter.

We are very thankful to all of those residents who have delivered kind words, cards, cookies, and food to the hard working men and women of the Gloucester Township Police Department during this holiday season.  This kindness brings the joy of the holidays to our officers and dispatchers.

On behalf of the men and women of the Gloucester Township Police Department, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Happy New Year!  Rest assured that we will be on duty and celebrating the holidays by serving our community.

Thank you for your support!

David J. Harkins

Chief of Police

DNREC Monitoring Partially-Treated Effluent Discharge from Lewes Wastewater Plant

DOVER

(Dec. 25, 2019) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today continued to monitor the Lewes wastewater treatment plant’s ongoing discharge of partially-treated effluent into the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal and the lower Delaware Bay due to a system malfunction at the plant that occurred Dec. 18.

DNREC also continues to work with the facility and its owner, Tidewater Utilities, Inc., to help expedite the work of repairing the system currently operating on a bypass situation and restoring full treatment to the Lewes WTTP’s effluent discharge. The bypass operation began when membranes that normally provide a very high level of effluent treatment were contaminated during an automated backwashing process. The membranes must be replaced and other equipment repaired before the system can return to full treatment.

Tidewater Utilities, Inc. has informed DNREC that new membranes have been procured and are expected to arrive at the plant by Dec. 27 for immediate installation, enabling the Lewes WWTP to treat incoming effluent flow as normal and to discontinue bypass pumping. Until then, at DNREC’s direction, Tidewater Utilities, Inc. continues to sample partially-treated effluent discharge for fecal bacteria count at locations after it leaves the plant.

Michael Globetti

Office of the Secretary

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control