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CNBNews Tips/Snippets: Growing Up Gloucester; White Supremacist a Fireman; Graffiti Problem in City

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews

GROWING UP GLOUCESTER-

-Back in the day, everyone knew everyone in Gloucester City. In those days it wouldn\’t be unusual if you even knew some members of the outlaw Pagan\’s MC, who had one of the first chapters in the state located in Gloucester City.  The head of that chapter was a childhood friend of my wife Connie. He went through the local school system and graduated with her and other members of the GHS Class of \’62.

Related:

New Jersey Crime Investigators Say Pagan\’s MC Expanding Into State

After we got married we lived in one of the row homes in the 700 block of Powell Street. This one particular day in 1967, Connie was sitting outside on the front step

with two of our kids who were no more than babies at the time. A roar of motorcycles come riding up Powell Street heading east towards Broadway. There were 20 or more guys dressed in dungaree jackets with Pagan etc written on the back.

It was a scary sight.

At the head of the pack was this guy with shades on with a goat tee and a fu man mustache wearing a Viking helmet with two horns. He had pythons for biceps and his arms were decorated with tats from his shoulders down to his wrists. He and some of the

others drive pass Connie when the guy in the front, apparently the leader, suddenly raises his hand signaling everyone to stop.

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Fond Memories of Growing Up in Gloucester City/South Jersey Area and The Geator

The leader turns his big Harley around and drives up on the sidewalk stopping in front of Connie and the kids. The guy with the Viking helmet jumps off the cycle gives her a hug and a kiss on the cheek. She didn’t realize who it was until he removed his helmet; it was her childhood friend and classmate.

GROWING UP GLOUCESTER–The Cleary Family celebrating Christmas in the 1950s

In the meantime, traffic is backed up on the street in both directions as the members remained on their cycles. None of the neighbors came outside. Instead, you could see them peeking out their blinds no doubt wondering what was happening. After five minutes or so the leader of the pack jumps on his Harley and drives to the front of the line signaling everyone to follow him. You could hear their Harleys roar all the way to Broadway and beyond.

Related: Gloucester City History

Finding a parking spot on Powell Street in front of your house was a daily challenge but after that day we never had a problem. The spot was always open for our car. I always wondered if that day we had the leader of the local Pagans visit our family had anything to do with it.

GROWING UP GLOUCESTER–from left to right, Billy Hampton, Marie Connoley, Trudy Bodenschatz, Tom Ferry and Ed Ferry. Location 8th and Division Streets. Check out the shorts the two Ferry boys are wearing? Sixty plus years ago if you were a kid your underwear could also be worn for your summer shorts. And nobody cared. Of course, if your Dad or Grandpop tried to get away with running outside in their underwear, there was a good chance they would go to jail.

WHITE SUPREMACIST WAS A FIREMAN-

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Brooklawn resident Richard Tobin who was arrested last week for allegedly conspiring with a hate group against the rights of minorities and Jewish people, was a member of the local

volunteer fire department, according to several news outlets including

NJ.com

Brooklawn Fire Chief John McKinney told the media that Tobin had been a fireman for less than a year.

Federal authorities said Tobin expressed a desire to attack African-Americans. He is accused of telling people to vandalize Midwest synagogues.

Tobin was originally part of the fire company’s “Fire Service Explorers” program, a Boy Scouts of America program that introduces adolescents to a firefighting career, the chief said. A March 2018 Brooklawn fire company Facebook post congratulated Tobin on completing the Camden County College Fire Academy Junior Firefighter course. The chief said that he never had any issues with the 18-year-old.

Tobin told investigators that he was thinking about going to a North Jersey mall and attack African Americans with a machete. He blamed his hatred on all the turmoil in the United States.

McKinney said there was never an issue with Tobin. The chief declined further comment. On Monday, Tobin was still listed on the borough’s website as a member of the exploring program, but his name was removed by Tuesday.

Brooklawn Police Chief Shamus Ellis echoed those remarks, \”Prior to this investigation, I don\’t believe we have had any negative encounters with Tobin.\”

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Alleged White Supremacist from Brooklawn Charged with Wanting to Kill Blacks, Jews, and Gays

According to the criminal complaint, Tobin allegedly directed members of a “white racially motivated violent extremist group\” to vandalize minority-owned properties through online platforms and encrypted messaging applications. The complaint did not identify the group but described it as a far-right group that has “proclaimed war against minority communities within the United States and abroad.\”

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported

that Tobin was acting as a member of The Base, a neo-Nazi group that “trains members in violence at ‘hate camps,’”

according to The Daily Beast

.

Tobin allegedly directed the group’s \”Great Lakes Cell” from his Brooklawn home, ordering an “Operation

Kristallnacht,” a reference to Nov. 9 to 10, 1938

, when Nazis in Germany burned down synagogues, vandalized Jewish homes and businesses and killed about 100 Jewish people.

GRAFFITI PROBLEM IN CITY

–A Gloucester City community activist, who wants to remain anonymous, submitted several photos of unsightly graffiti on Nicholson Road under the 676 overpass. The individual believes by bringing attention to the graffiti someone in the highway department or some other department will remove it.

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Graffiti in Gloucester City

CNB Hunting/Fishing NJ: Rainbow Trout Stocking This Week

This coming Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 25 and 26, approximately 4,800 two-year old Rainbow Trout averaging 14-18 inches will be stocked in 20 ponds and lakes across the state. There are no closures so these large fish are immediately available. Don\’t miss out on the last trout stocking of 2019!

Trout Stocking Schedule

Stocking Map

Winter Trout Fishing in NJ

Trout Fishing Access

Trout Regulations

(pdf)

Get out and enjoy uncrowded waters, great fall weather and plenty of large trout!

Cinemark Opens Modern Movie Theatre in Wayne, New Jersey

The Cinemark Theatre in the Willowbrook Mall is the fourth location for the exhibitor brand in the state

November 21, 2019

The new 12-screen Cinemark Willowbrook Mall and XD theatre opens Nov. 21 featuring an XD auditorium and Luxury Lounger reclining seats.

PLANO, Texas–(

BUSINESS WIRE

)–

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

(NYSE: CNK), one of the world’s largest and most innovative movie theatre companies, will open a new, 12-screen theatre in Wayne, NJ, on Thursday, Nov. 21. Inside the Willowbrook Mall, one of New Jersey’s largest malls, the new Cinemark theatre will feature an XD auditorium with the latest technology and sound innovations as well as modern, luxury amenities.

“Our new theatre offers a top-of-the-line, modernized entertainment destination for the Wayne community,” said Mark Zoradi, Cinemark CEO. “We are excited to deliver guests an immersive movie-going experience with optimum sight and sound technology, premium amenities, and enhanced food and beverage offerings.”

As the holiday season approaches, the Cinemark Willowbrook Mall and XD theatre will be home to the latest releases, including “Frozen 2,” “Jumanji: The Next Level,” “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and more. As a part of Cinemark’s efforts to continue to meet the evolving demands of the moviegoing experience, guests will also experience cutting-edge technology and customer-preferred amenities including:

12 ultra-modern auditoriums with wall-to-wall screens and enhanced sound systems;

Cinemark Luxury Loungers – electric-powered, plush, oversize recliners with footrests, swivel trays, cup holders and heat-controlled seats;

A Cinemark XD auditorium – the No. 1 exhibitor Premium Large Format (PLF) in the world, featuring premium sight and sound technology to further immerse audiences in the on-screen action;

4K digital projection powered by Barco projectors and RealD 3D capability in several auditoriums;

Reserved seating with online, kiosk and mobile app ticketing capabilities;

A concession stand offering a variety of food and beverage options, including freshly popped popcorn, fountain drinks, Pizza Hut pizza, Hershey\’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, Edy’s Ice Cream and an added selection of hot foods including burgers, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, fried pickles, quesadillas and more;

Special discount pricing for Senior Mondays, Discount Tuesdays, Students, Active Military and;

A party room available to rent for birthday parties and additional celebrations.

Guests at Cinemark Willowbrook Mall can further enhance their moviegoing experience by signing up for Cinemark Movie Rewards premium tier, Movie Club, the monthly in-theatre membership program for $9.99 per month, plus tax where applicable, which provides exclusive benefits including 20 percent off concessions, rollover and companion tickets, reserved seating and no online fees. For more information about the Movie Club, visit

http://www.cinemark.com/movieclub

.

Tickets are now available at

Cinemark.com

.

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About Cinemark Holdings, Inc.:

Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) is one of the largest and most influential movie theatre companies in the world. Cinemark’s circuit, comprised of various brands that also include Century, Tinseltown and Rave, operates 548 theatres with 6,082 screens in 41 states domestically and 15 countries throughout South and Central America. Cinemark consistently provides an extraordinary guest experience from the initial ticket purchase to the closing credits, including Movie Club, the first U.S. exhibitor-launched subscription program; the highest Luxury Lounger recliner seat penetration among the major players; XD – the No. 1 exhibitor-brand premium large format; and expansive food and beverage options to further enhance the moviegoing experience. For more information go to

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NJ Department of Health Awards $2.3 Million To Local Health Agencies

To Strengthen Communicable Disease Response

The New Jersey Department of Health today announced $2.3 million in funding to local health departments to detect and respond to communicable disease outbreaks.

Department of Health Acting Commissioner Judith Persichilli announced the grants during the annual “State of Health” Address to county and local health officials at the League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City.

The funding, included in the budget Governor Phil Murphy proposed, includes nearly $2 million in grants of $95,000 each to 21 local health departments. Letters announcing the grants were sent to local health departments earlier this month. In addition, $350,000 in state funds will be made available to 73 local health departments through training scholarships. Each of the 73 local health departments will receive $3,000. The funding will be distributed to by the New Jersey Association for County and City Health Officials.

“When there is an outbreak of a communicable disease like measles or Hepatitis A, local health departments provide the front-line public health response. They notify residents who have been potentially exposed, set up vaccination clinics, and respond to local public health concerns,” said Acting Commissioner Persichilli. “These grants will help our local health agencies better prepare for and respond to outbreaks in their communities.”

Twelve county health departments received grants: Camden, Bergen, Burlington, Cumberland, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset and Sussex. Three regional health commissions received grants in Essex, Hudson and Monmouth. Six towns also received funding: Trenton, Montgomery, Paterson, Jersey City, North Bergen, and Westfield.

Jefferson Health’s Lisa Morina Receives Corporate Excellence Award from Gloucester County NAACP

On November 3,

Lisa Morina

, Vice President of Government & External Relations, received the Corporate Excellence Award from the Gloucester County NAACP. Morina was one of 20 recipients of a “Game Changers” award at the annual Black & White Gala, held at Auletto’s Caterers in Deptford, NJ.

“Game Changer awards recognize those who, through their organization, provide significant financial or in-kind resources to assist organizations like the NAACP in meeting community needs,” said

Loretta Winters

, President, Gloucester County NAACP. “Through Lisa’s community involvement, she has recognized and met those needs with persistence, involvement and commitment to equity.”

At Jefferson Health in New Jersey, Morina ensures its mission is represented across all lines of government, community, business and trade association stakeholders.

Morina is an active member and serves on the boards for numerous community and business organizations. And, prior to joining Jefferson Health in New Jersey in November 2013, she served as Director of Economic Development for Gloucester County, the Director of Business Services for Cumberland County College, and  Director of the Business and Industry Training Center for Gloucester County College.

We are proud of Lisa’s achievements and congratulate her on receiving this prestigious award.

For more information, visit

www.gloucestercountynaacp.org

.

Gloucester County Retailer Sells $136,000 Jersey Cash 5 Ticket

TRENTON (Nov. 21, 2019) – One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $136,006 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Wednesday, Nov. 20, drawing. The winning numbers were: 04, 14, 30, 32 and 36 and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailer will

receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold. That ticket was sold at ACME #943, 1619 Beckett and Center Square Rd., Swedesboro in Gloucester County.

Acting Executive Director James Carey announced that there were 254,951 tickets purchased for the drawing. By adding XTRA, for an additional $1.00 per play, winners are able to multiply their non-jackpot prizes by the XTRA number drawn. For correctly matching four of the five numbers drawn, 32 ticketholders won $629 each and eight others won $1,258 each with the addition of XTRA. Moreover, for correctly matching three of the five numbers drawn, 1,259 ticketholders won $18 each and 254 others won $36 each with the addition of XTRA. Lastly 3,419 ticketholders each won $2 for correctly matching two of the five numbers drawn with the addition of XTRA on their purchase.

Duvall accuses Gustafson of “Attacks”

It Didn’t Take Long For Josh Duvall To Break Reagan’s 11

th

Commandment

COLLINGSWOOD – On November 12 Republican Claire Gustafson announced she formed an exploratory committee to gauge interest and support into a possible candidacy for Congress in CD1.

Announced Republican candidate for Congress in CD1, Josh Duvall, took issue with the fact Gustafson said, “Republicans I’ve talked with don’t want a wishy-washy middle-of-the-road nominee pandering for Democrat votes.” Duvall said in a statement, “She labeled me as ‘wishy-washy’, ‘pandering’, weak on pro-life issues and the Second Amendment.”

“I don’t know why Josh Duvall would think I was speaking of him,” Claire Gustafson said. “There have been rumors out there for months that a realtor out of Washington Township is considering running for Congress. The fact is I merely stated what Republicans have said to me, that they don’t want a wishy-washy middle-of-the-road nominee pandering for Democrat votes.”

Greenwich Township Mayor George W. Shivery, Jr. said, “Claire Gustafson has a solid reputation and has stepped up for the Republican Party many times over the years. If history has taught us anything Claire Gustafson would have mentioned Josh Duvall by name if she were talking about him. Duvall should apologize for this unprovoked attack.”

“I found Josh’s remark that he was disgusted with ‘partisan politics’ odd considering if I decide to make my candidacy official we will be running in a partisan primary election,” Gustafson said. “The very nature of primary elections are partisan, filing as a Republican is a partisan act. Seriously, who performs an act that disgusts them?”

“Obviously it upsets Josh that I’m considering getting into this race,” Gustafson said. “I’ve met Josh, I like Josh, he’s a nice young man. Unfortunately, he’s just a little inexperienced. Whatever the case, when I issued my statement I was careful to honor Ronald Reagan’s 11

th

Commandment and did not speak ill of any fellow Republican. Josh Duvall violated that Commandment.”

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Philly packs a whole lot of punch into the final full weekend of November.

PHILADELPHIA PA (Nov. 22, 2019)–Three days of

Philadelphia Marathon

festivities kick off on Friday with a free health expo (that’s open to the public!) before spectators cheer on racers at the 8K, fun run (Saturday) and storied 26.2-mile race (Sunday).

The rest of the weekend is full of chances to warm up at charming winter and holiday attractions, including

LumiNature

, which debuts on Friday at the Philadelphia Zoo with 600,000 lights, a light show and an impressive tree made entirely from flamingo lawn ornaments.

Also debuting for the season on Friday:

Wild Lights

at Elmwood Park Zoo and

A Longwood Christmas

at Longwood Gardens.

Starting Saturday, visitors can head to the

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

,

Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND Discovery Center

and

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place

. Plus,

Christmas Village in Philadelphia

hosts a preview on Saturday and Sunday for shoppers to scope out this year’s

LOVE

Park vendors before the official opening on Thanksgiving Day.

Book the perks-packed

Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package

for an easy start to the long weekend. Valued at up to $214, the package is a great base itinerary featuring free hotel parking, free tickets to select museums, a $25 Garces restaurant card and passes for the PHLASH Downtown Loop for traveling around the city.

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Read on for our guide to this weekend in Philadelphia.

All Weekend

TOP PICK

SPORTS

|

CITYWIDE

Philadelphia Marathon

A free health expo (Friday) kicks off a weekend that welcomes more than 30,000 racers to an 8K (Saturday) and 26.2-mile citywide course (Sunday)…

TOP PICK

EVENTS

|

WEST PHILADELPHIA

LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo

Hundreds of elaborate displays and more than 600,000 lights greet nighttime visitors at this interactive, illuminated wonderland that celebrates nature and the seasons…

TOP PICK

HOTEL DEAL

|

CITYWIDE

Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package

Your weekend getaway starts here, with up to $214 in free perks — free museum tickets, free hotel parking and more — that create the perfect base itinerary…

CENTER CITY

Winter at Dilworth Park

Take a spin on the ice rink in the shadow of City Hall, cozy up in the cabin or stroll through the enchanted Wintergarden at this open-daily seasonal attraction…

FAIRMOUNT PARK

UniverSoul Circus in Fairmount Park

Traditional circus arts get an urban pop-culture twist in this popular performance, which pops up in Philly through early December…

OLD CITY

Photo Pop Philly:

Winter Wonderland

at The Bourse Food Hall

Art meets pop culture at the Instagram-worthy Photo Pop installation, which returns for the holiday season with magical new interactive scenery…

GOP Candidate Duvall: Attacks from Fellow Republicans are more Partisan Political Games

CHERRY HILL – NJ CD-1 GOP candidate Josh Duvall released the following statement:

“When I announced my campaign to challenge Donald Norcross for the NJ CD-1 seat next November, I started my appeal to voters as a ‘post-partisan’ candidate running a

campaign built on honesty, decency, and integrity – working towards solutions for all of South Jersey. I’m proud of the campaign I’ve run thus far – meeting with voters from all political points of view, traveling across the district, hosting public events, and engaging with more than 100,000 people on social media alone. I’m also proud of the type of candidate I am – a middle class husband, father, worker and business owner who is growing increasingly disgusted with the status quo of partisan politics in our country.”

“That’s why the recent attacks from Mrs. Gustafson (source:

New candidate emerges to challenge Norcross for Congress

) came as a surprise to me. As the only filed candidate running for the GOP ticket against Donald Norcross, I have to assume her negative comments were directed at me. She labeled me as ‘wishy-washy’, ‘pandering’, weak on pro-life issues and the Second Amendment – among other things.”

“According to her statement, it seems Mrs. Gustafson is more interested in playing partisan political games than appealing to our broad base of registered voters, nearly 85% of whom were registered as something other than Republican in the last Presidential election cycle.”

“While Mrs. Gustafson is positioning herself as the most pro-Trump candidate, I’m focused on highlighting the policy failures of our current elected official Donald Norcross, his ties to the EDA tax break scandal making daily headlines, and the continued progression of a national Democratic party that has moved too far left for middle class voters in South Jersey.”

“No matter who attacks me, whether it be Republicans, Democrats, or Progressives – I’m banking my candidacy on a single solitary truth – voters want a candidate they can feel good about voting for…instead of always casting their ballot as a way of voting against someone they dislike.”

ABOUT: Duvall received his bachelors in Management, concentrating in Finance and Marketing from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and his Executive Degree in Financial Planning from the Fischer School of Business at The Ohio State University. Duvall currently runs his own financial planning and accounting business, and works with other organizations managing their marketing and online content. He also works with several non-profits, sits on the Cherry Hill GOP committee, volunteers with youth sports, and is actively involved in his local church. Duvall is a cancer survivor and is married with two young children.

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/JoshDuvallNJ

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/JoshDuvallNJ

For more information visit

www.duvallforcongress.com

FORMER MILLVILLE POLICE OFFICER PLEADS GUILTY TO FELONY CHARGES

TRENTON

– Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a former Millville police officer pleaded guilty today to felony charges related to two separate incidents in which he used excessive force against women during arrests.

Joseph Dixon, 28, of Millville, N.J., pleaded guilty today to an accusation charging him with two counts of third-degree aggravated assault before Superior Court Judge Robert Malestein in Cumberland County.  Under the plea agreement, the state will recommend that Dixon be sentenced to 364 days in the county jail and a term of probation.  Dixon will be permanently barred from law enforcement and other public employment in New Jersey.  He recently resigned from the Millville Police Department.  Dixon is scheduled to be sentenced on January 17, 2020.

Deputy Attorney General Brian Uzdavinis took the guilty plea for the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), which conducted a comprehensive investigation of Dixon’s use of force record while employed as a police officer in Millville.

In pleading guilty, Dixon admitted that he purposely, knowingly, or recklessly with extreme indifference to the value of human life attempted to cause or caused significant bodily injury to two women by using excessive force when arresting them during separate incidents in 2018.  One of the women suffered seven broken ribs.

“These guilty pleas reflect our resolve to ensure that law enforcement officers are held accountable if they use violent force against civilians without justification,” said Attorney General Grewal.  “When officers use force that has no reasonable relationship to any resistance or threat they face, as Dixon did, they not only injure and traumatize those involved, they do a tremendous disservice to all of their fellow officers who uphold the highest law enforcement standards and work hard to secure the trust of the communities they serve.”

“One of the missions of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is to investigate alleged crimes and civil rights violations by law enforcement officers,” said OPIA Director Thomas Eicher.  “Nobody is above the law, and if we have sufficient proof that an officer has committed a crime, we will prosecute that officer as we would any other individual.  This former officer will rightly carry a felony record for the rest of his life.”

The incidents that led to the charges against Dixon occurred in early 2018.  One incident occurred on Feb. 25, 2018, when Dixon arrested a woman for driving while intoxicated on West Main Street in Millville.  When the woman repeatedly asked to call her husband and twice turned to face Dixon as he tried to handcuff her, Dixon grabbed the woman around the neck, flipped her over his extended leg, and threw her to the ground.  He then dropped on top of her to handcuff her.  Afterward, Dixon ignored the woman’s repeated pleas that he had broken her ribs, that she could not breathe, and that she needed to go to the hospital.  Instead, Dixon told her that if she could talk, she could breathe, and he drove her to the police station for breath testing and processing.  Dixon failed to note that the woman complained of broken ribs in his investigative report, and he indicated in his use-of-force report that no injuries occurred.  In fact, the woman suffered seven broken ribs, one of which had to be removed.

A month later, on March 24, 2018, Dixon responded to a shoplifting call involving a juvenile male at a local supermarket.  During the call, the shoplifter’s mother became argumentative because she could not produce the identification requested for officers to release her child to her custody.  Dixon told her that she was under arrest.  When the woman backed away from Dixon, he grabbed her upper body with both arms, flipped her over, and slammed her down on the floor. He then dropped on top of her and used pepper spray on her while handcuffing her, despite the immediate presence of dozens of people of varying ages, many of whom reacted to the spray.  Dixon took the woman to the police station for processing, but relatives called for an ambulance and she was taken to the hospital as soon as she arrived at the police station.  The woman suffered a bruised hip and burning eyes from the pepper spray.

The Attorney General’s Office would like to thank the Prosecutor Jennifer Webb McRae and the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office for its assistance in the investigation.

Attorney General Grewal created the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability in September 2018 to combat official misconduct and strengthen public confidence in government institutions and law enforcement.  OPIA has a toll-free Tipline 1-844-OPIA-TIPS for the public to report official misconduct and crimes involving government employees.

The AG’s Office has an Anti-Corruption Reward Program that offers a reward of up to $25,000 for tips leading to a conviction for a crime involving public corruption.  Information is posted at:

http://nj.gov/oag/corruption/reward.html

.

Defense Attorney: Andrew Butchko, Esq., Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A., Somers Point, N.J.