Category: SOUTH JERSEY

Down The Shore: ACUA Employees Among Top Donors in Charitable Campaign

SOMERS POINT,NJ–The New Jersey Employees Charitable Campaign has announced that employees of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority were the second highest contributor, behind Rutgers University, to the NJECC.

ACUA employees donate nearly $58,000 during the statewide N.J. Employees Charitable Campaign. (Photo courtesy ACUA)

ACUA employees collectively raised $57,908 for their charities of choice and are vested in bettering the communities they serve, according to a press release.

“As an organization with less than 250 employees, this is a testament to the generosity of our remarkable team,” ACUA President Rick Dovey said in the release. “Our employees are proud to serve our communities every day through their work, and their personal donations speak volumes to the type of workforce we are thankful to employ.”

Every year, ACUA employees from across all departments are invited to participate in the NJECC, which allows state and local municipal employees to contribute to a variety of charities through payroll deduction.

The NJECC is among the many charitable causes ACUA employees champion each year. The news of their successful campaign comes off the heels of a recent visit to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey Southern Branch, where employees helped to organize donations.

Rutgers-Camden’s Hilt earns second NJAC weekly track & field honor

CAMDEN CITY, N.J. (Feb. 10, 2020) – Rutgers University-Camden track star

Emily Hilt (Mickleton, NJ/Kingsway Regional)

is a threat to break the program shot put record at every meet she competes, and her success rate has been phenomenal so far this season.

For the fourth time in her five meets this winter, Hilt established a new Rutgers-Camden women’s shot put record while competing at Saturday’s Frank Colden Invitational at Ursinus College.

That accomplishment has earned Hilt her the second New Jersey Athletic Conference Women’s Indoor Track recognition this season as the NJAC Field Athlete of the Week. She also won that honor on Dec. 16.

In her latest outing, Hilt produced a shot put of 12.30 meters, beating the mark she established on Jan. 25 of 12.22 meters. That mark also was set at Ursinus College, during the Collegeville Classic.

Hilt came to Rutgers-Camden this year after a stellar two-year career with Rowan College at Gloucester County. A junior academically, she has sophomore eligibility for indoor track and will have junior eligibility in outdoor season.

Hilt set a Rutgers-Camden indoor shot put record during her first meet as a Scarlet Raptor, finishing fourth of 29 performers at the Fastrack Opener Dec. 6 with a distance of 11.58 meters. She also set the program’s weight throw record the same day, placing third of 24 with a throw of 14.43 meters. Both distances were ECAC qualifiers.

At the Seahawk Shootout on Dec. 13, Hilt had another ECAC qualifier in the weight throw, finishing sixth of 23 with a 14.20-meter toss. She also competed in the shot put, finishing 10th of 30 that day (11.00 meters). Ever since then, Hilt has raised her program shot put record in each meet, while recording three more ECAC qualifiers in the event. She finished first of 18 (11.84 meters) in the shot put at the Dutchmen Invite (Jan. 17), was fourth of 47 with her 12.22-meter shot put on Jan. 25 at the Collegeville Classic and finished first of 55 shot putters Saturday at the Frank Colden Invitational with her latest mark of 12.30 meters.

During her career at RCGC, Hilt set the program’s indoor track record in the shot put (13.12 meters) and earned All-American honors in that event. She also competed two seasons with the Roadrunners’ outdoor track program.

Hilt is a Childhood Studies major at Rutgers-Camden who has a double minor in Psychology and Philosophy.

Mays Landing Resident Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Cape May Court House, New Jersey (February 9, 2020)- Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan announce the arrest of Richard Hoffman, 24 years old of Mays Landing, New Jersey, on first degree Child Pornography charges.

This investigation is the result of information received from the September 2018 \”Operation Open House\” in Toms River, New Jersey which was conducted by the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. During \”Operation Open House,\” Hoffman was arrested for Luring after chatting with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old female. Subsequently, additional victims of Hoffman were identified and another investigation was initiated involving the New Jersey State Police and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. The teenage victim of this investigation resides in the Villas section of Lower Township.

As a result of this investigation, earlier today members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, New Jersey State Police, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Hamilton Township Police Department arrested Hoffman at his residence in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Hoffman was charged with Manufacturing Child Pornography, a crime of the first degree; Possession of Child Pornography, a crime of the third; Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a crime of the third degree; Criminal Sexual Contact, a crime of the fourth degree; two counts of Sexual Assault, crimes of the second degree; and Witness Tampering, a crime of the third degree.

Hoffman was lodged in the Cape May County Correctional Facility pending Court proceedings.

Prosecutor Sutherland would like to recognize Homeland Security Investigations, Atlantic City Office; the Hamilton Township Police Department; and the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, for their assistance in this investigation. This investigation is part of the ongoing effort by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office and the entire New Jersey State Police ICAC Task Force to identify and prosecute those involved in victimizing children.

Prosecutor Sutherland continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding child exploitation, child abuse, or any criminal activity within the community and that information can be reported anonymously to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135 or text anonymously through the Cape May County Sheriff’s Tip Line at cmcsheriff.net and click on the anonymous tip.

*Any charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless he is proven guilty.

Hispanic Family Center Receives Grant

from Cooper Foundation’s Camden City Community to Support Community Health Navigation

Camden, NJ (February 6, 2020) – The Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey, Inc. (HFC) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $5,000 Camden City Community Grant from The Cooper Foundation to support the agency’s Pathways to Health. The mission of HFC’s Pathways to Health

program is to increase access to health care and health insurance, and to improve the public’s knowledge of the social determinants of health. This generous grant will help ensure that residents of Camden City receive case-management assistance to navigate the complex healthcare and health insurance systems.

The Cooper Foundation serves as the philanthropic, community outreach and community development arm of The Cooper Health System. The goal of the Camden City Community Grant program is to address social determinants of health by funding applicants that demonstrate a focus on one of the following Community Building Activities: physical improvements and housing, economic development, community support, environmental improvements, leadership development and training for community members, coalition building, community health improvement advocacy or workforce development. For more information about the program visit

https://foundation.cooperhealth.org/camden-community-grant

The Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey is a multi-service agency with locations in Camden and Gloucester Counties. The agency is dedicated to providing the community with a broad range of culturally relevant social services and advocacy programs that promote and encourage empowerment and self-sufficiency. To meet this goal the Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey offers over more than 20 programs including employment and training programs, ESL/Civics, health education and prevention services, mental health services, senior services, substance use disorder treatment and energy assistance programs. Each year the Hispanic Family Center serves 10,000 individuals and families.

Things to Do if You Have Doubts about the Used Car You Want to Buy

Gloucestercitynews.net (February 9, 2020)–As you try to decide which used car you want to purchase, you realize that the ones on your shortlist aren’t necessarily the best choices. They check some standards on your list, but not all of them. These are the

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things you need to do if you still doubt the quality of the used car you consider buying.

Ask for help from a mechanic

It helps if you can work with a mechanic to check the quality of the vehicle. Mechanics are experts in assessing the quality of cars. You will know if there are recurring issues you need to be mindful of. The mechanic will also advise you if the vehicle is worth the price, or if it\’s way too expensive. You will feel more confident about your decision after talking to a mechanic.

Review the car history report

Even if you already looked at the car history report, it pays to have another look. Check every detail to see if there are patterns. If you don’t understand the report, you can ask someone else to interpret it for you. Since you have no idea about what the car went through in the past, this report is your only glimpse into its history.

Look at other options

There’s no need to hurry when buying a used car. Take your time to look at other choices, and determine if they’re worth buying. There could still be other choices that you might want to consider. You should wait until you find the perfect match rather than settle for a car that’s not worth it. You will end up with lots of repair expenses. Even if you save money buying the car, it might be nothing compared to how much you spend repairing it later.

Partner with a different company

Perhaps, there’s no problem with the specific model that you’re looking at. The issue is with the used car company. There’s no proper screening done on the cars they sell. They also don’t do the necessary repairs. If you\’re into a certain model, you might want to try other used car shops. You can find the same model with much better quality.

Suspend your plans

You can reconsider your plans to buy a car later when there’s a better model available. You don’t want to rush this decision since it’s a major investment. Even if you save money by choosing a used car over a brand-new model, it’s still a significant amount. You don’t want to regret it because you settled for an option you were doubtful about.

Why not consider

Used Cars Layton Utah

if you want a quality used car? With the positive reviews received by the company and their proven track record, you won\’t go wrong. Start by looking at the choices online. You can visit the shop to see the vehicles. Take a test drive in the model you like and decide if it’s worth buying.

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EPA Holds Public Meeting Monday on Ringwood Superfund Cleanup Plan

RINGWOOD, NJ (February 8, 2020)–The EPA are proposing a cleanup plan to address groundwater and mine water contamination at the Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund Site in Ringwood, New Jersey. EPA’s proposed plan to address contaminants in groundwater at the site provides for the installation of wells near the Peters Mine Pit and Peters Mine Pit Airshaft, perpendicular to the direction of groundwater flow, to introduce an oxygen-releasing compound into the aquifer to enhance the breakdown of contaminants. EPA reached a $21 million settlement with Ford Motor Co. and Ringwood on a cleanup plan for the Superfund site. Almost 166,000 tons of paint sludge and toxic chemicals from the company\’s plant are still prevalent.

Who:

The Environmental Protection Agency

What:

Public Meeting on the Ringwood Superfund Cleanup Plan

Where:

Martin J. Ryerson Middle School, 130 Valley Road, Ringwood, New Jersey.

When:

Monday, February 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

“EPA’s proposal to address contaminates at the Ringwood Superfund site is not good enough and will not end the toxic nightmare for the people of Upper Ringwood. The agency is letting Ford off the hook while they save millions of dollars at the expense of the health of the people of Ringwood. The only way to remove toxins out of water is it pump it out, EPA’s plan to pump in oxygen into the water will take time and may not work. We should not be experimenting on the community,”

said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club.

“It is important for the public to come out to the meeting and demand a full cleanup plan that will protect their health and safety. It’s too important for too many people.”

source New Jersey Sierra Club

Cherry Hill Resident Faces Additional Child Porn Charges

Camden City, N.J. (Feb. 8, 2020)–– A Cherry Hill man is facing two additional charges one week after he was arrested for possessing child pornography, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill Mayer and Cherry Hill Police Chief William Monaghan.

Robert Hammond, 68, (photo) was arrested and charged Jan. 30 with one additional count of second-degree possession of child pornography and one count of second-degree reproducing child pornography. The charges were filed after detectives from the High-Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU) investigated digital evidence that was seized during Hammond’s original arrest Jan. 24.

HTCU detectives, officers from the Cherry Hill Police Department and Members of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) – Cherry Hill Office arrested Hammond at his home on the 500 block of Murray Ave. in Cherry Hill without incident. He was remanded to the Camden County Jail and released under conditions pursuant to the New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform Act.

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

NJBIA Supports Tax Incentive Report on Economic Growth Strategies

New Jersey Business & Industry Association Vice President of Government Affairs Christopher Emigholz issued the following statement today regarding the release of the Senate Select Committee on Economic Growth Strategies (SEGS) report.

\”NJBIA thanks the Special Committee for its report and recommendations. We also appreciate the opportunity to participate in the SEGS hearings and are pleased to see some of our ideas on the next generation of this important economic development tool in the report.

\”NJBIA strongly supports the report\’s recommendations of no annual overall cap combined with enhanced net benefit tests. If a net benefit test shows that the state is benefitting, then why would we want to cap success?

\”Additionally, we support the idea of targeting high-growth projects and industries – but would like to see the manufacturing target be broadened beyond just \”advanced manufacturing.\” We are also supportive of better integrating workforce development resources into the tax incentive program, as this report suggests.

\”We know that the business community, the Legislature and Governor Murphy are all in agreement that a responsible and competitive tax incentive program, with appropriate oversight of its effectiveness, plays a key role in the state\’s economic development strategy.

\”With the report now complete, it is imperative that there is no further delay in our policymakers working together to deliver a comprehensive program that is accountable, responsible and makes New Jersey regionally competitive.

\”New Jersey\’s economy has been damaged by not having an economic incentive program over the past seven months. Absent this program, New Jersey remains without the much-needed mechanism to level the playing field against our regional competitors who have a less challenging business climate.\”

Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Furry Valentine\’s Day Photo Contest

Welcome to our First Annual Furry Valentine Contest!

Have an adorable pet who has stolen your heart? Want to show the world how playful your pup is? Is your kitty the cat\’s meow? Then you\’re in the right place! Submit your photo for a chance to score some shelter swag! Share with your friends to increase your chances of winning! Our contest runs through Valentine\’s Day, so spread the word and start racking up the votes!

Prizes

Grand Prize Winner will receive a photoshoot* with SD Photography

Grand Prize Winner will receive 10-15 edited, digital portraits

Grand Prize Winner\’s pet will be included in print materials for Homeward Bound

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Runner Ups each receive a Homeward Bound Prize Bag including: branded hoodie, bandana, water bottle and tshirt

*Photoshoot limited to one animal

About Us

Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center is the largest open admission shelter in the region, serving more than 5,000 abused, homeless and neglected animals annually. We offer low cost vaccinations for owned pets, spay/neuter surgeries for community cats, and work with local county officials to ensure the health and safety of homeless and feral companion animals. As of January 2020, Homeward Bound is proud to report a save rate of 92% for all of 2019 as well as a 20% increase in intakes year over. We love our community and are grateful to serve South Jersey.

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Pet of The Week: JADIS

SHE  is a 5 year old teacup Chihuahua. She was found on a busy road in a nearby town. This darling little lady was very frightened initially, but she has settled in nicely. She loves to be carried and is a true lap dog. Jadis may do well with other small dogs. Jadis is a happy girl who is looking for a family that will spoil her and treat her like the princess she was meant to be. To learn more about Jadis, please

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. Better yet, stop by the Voorhees Animal Orphanage and ask to meet her. We are on Cooper Road, right next to the fire house.

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