LAUREN ASH, KARAMO AND KELLY ROWLAND ANNOUNCED AS JUDGES FOR ‘MISS AMERICA

“Access Hollywood” Hosts Kit Hoover And Mario Lopez to Serve as Co-Hosts for Dec. 19 Two-Hour Live Telecast.

Uncasville, CT (December 11, 2019)

– “Superstore” co-star Lauren Ash, “Queer Eye” culture expert Karamo and singer/songwriter/actress Kelly Rowland have been selected as judges for the upcoming “Miss America 2020” broadcast, which returns to NBC for a two-hour live special Thursday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn.

The trio will judge the 51 compelling candidates based on messages of female strength, independence and empowerment in the candidates’ efforts in the areas of scholarship, talent and social impact.

“Access Hollywood” hosts Kit Hoover And Mario Lopez will co-host.

At the end of the telecast, one candidate will be chosen for the job of Miss America 2020 to build upon the work of Miss America 2019, Nia Franklin. Franklin has been promoting her social impact initiative “Advocating for the Arts” through appearances at colleges and universities and has taken part in many other events, including making numerous visits to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

This year features prominent roles for the judges, real interaction with the candidates and a chance to really get to know each of the finalists before the judges decide who gets the job and the crown of Miss America.

The star-studded production team includes a number of women as the Miss America Organization ushers in a new era of progressiveness and inclusiveness. The show’s new format will be led by a female co-executive producer (Meredith McGinn), director (Sandra Restrepo) and choreographer (Danielle Flora).

Miss America 2020 offers a new take on what many consider America’s very first reality show. It’s a perfect blend of Miss America history with the added excitement, intrigue and entertainment of today’s very best competition shows.

The show will be executive produced by John Irwin, whose Irwin Entertainment is producing the new NBC late night show “A Little Late With Lilly Singh.” His credentials include stand-up specials for Adam Sandler, John Mulaney, Norm MacDonald and Nikki Glaser as well as “Red Nose Day,” “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly” and “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks.”

The show will be led by a female director, Emmy Award-nominated Sandra Restrepo, who has directed a multitude of live shows, including the first live televised musical performance of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway sensation “Hamilton,” the Radio Disney Music Awards and MTV’s live music series “Wonderland.” Restrepo also served as the show director on over 250 episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Also joining the Miss America 2020 production team is Meredith McGinn as co-executive producer. McGinn is the Senior Vice President of NBC-owned COZI TV, news brand LX and LX.TV, an award-winning production company that produces weekly lifestyle programs in addition to live specials and red-carpet specials such as the Golden Globes, Emmy Awards and Rose Parade.

Other leading names behind the scenes include Tim Bock as co-executive producer, lighting design by Oscar Dominguez of “The Voice,” production design by Joe Stewart and writer Jon Macks, whose previous credits include the Oscars, Golden Globes and Emmy Awards.

“Saturday Night Live” choreographer Danielle Flora also joins the production team to enhance the show’s new format.

The Miss America 2020 broadcast will stream live on the NBC app and

NBC.com

CO-HOSTS

MISS AMERICA 2020 — Pictured: (l-r) Kit Hoover, Mario Lopez — (Photo by: Danny Ventrella/NBC)

KIT HOOVER

Kit Hoover hosts “Access Hollywood,” “Access Daily” and “All Access.” She made her television debut in 1995 as a cast member on the original season of MTV’s “Road Rules.” Soon after she joined King World Production as their entertainment reporter for “American Journal.” Hoover then went to Fox News in 1999 as a correspondent for Fox Broadcasting Company’s newsmagazine, “FOX Files.” In 2003, she started as host ESPN2’s “Cold Pizza,” and also served as a guest judge on ESPN’s reality contest, “Dream Job.” Hoover has appeared several times as a guest host on “The View” and from 2008-09, she hosted TLC’s lifestyle makeover series, “Real Simple, Real Life,” based upon the magazine Real Simple. She served as the host of ABC’s “Shaq Vs.,” a reality show starring Shaquille O’Neal in 2010, and hosted “Celebrity Home Raiders” on Lifetime. She served as host of Animal Planet’s live two-hour special, “Give a Dog a Home,” which aired in December. She resides with her husband and three children in Los Angeles.

MARIO LOPEZ

Mario Lopez is a host of NBC’s “Access Hollywood,” and has signed an overall development deal with NBCUniversal. Additionally, Lopez created and serves as executive producer of the upcoming Netflix scripted series “The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia.” He is also producing the reboot of “Saved by the Bell” for NBC’s new streaming service Peacock. Lopez currently hosts the national iHeart radio programs “On with Mario Lopez” and “iHeartRadio Countdown with Mario Lopez.” Lopez is a constant presence on the pop culture scene with a legion of fans across the board. Some of Lopez’s acting credits include ”This Is Us,” “Jane the Virgin,” “Nip/Tuck” and “Saved by the Bell,” among many others. In 2008, Lopez made his Broadway debut as Zach in the revival of “A Chorus Line,” where he met his wife, Courtney. They have three children.

JUDGES

LAUREN ASH

Lauren Ash stars as Dina in the hit NBC comedy Superstore and as Scorpia in the Netflix original animated series “She-Ra and the Princess of Power.” She recently launched a podcast titled “Giving It Up for Less”, where she has friends and colleagues join her to overshare real stories about their lives that they probably shouldn’t tell. Ash previously co-starred with Rebel Wilson in ABC’s “Super Fun Night,” which won the People’s Choice Award for Best New Comedy Series and Comedy Central’s “Another Period.” On the film side, Ash was in the critically acclaimed and Academy-Award nominated film “The Disaster Artist,” “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” and “Lars and the Real Girl.” Hailing from Toronto, Ash is an alumnus of the Second City Toronto and Chicago main stages. She was nominated for an ACTRA Award (Canada’s SAG Awards) for her performance in the film “Dirty Singles” and was the winner of a Canadian Screen Award (Canada’s Emmys) for a guest-starring role on the CTV sitcom “Spun Out.”

KARAMO

Karamo is a culture expert on the Netflix reboot of the award-winning series “Queer Eye.” Karamo is tasked with making over the hearts and minds individuals by helping them to confront and grow beyond internal and external issues. His memoir, “Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope,” explores how the challenges in his own life have allowed him to forever transform the lives of those in need. Karamo began his television career in 2004 as a housemate on the MTV hit series “The Real World.” He was the first openly gay African-American in the history of reality television. Karamo was the recipient of the 2018 Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award and was also invited by the Obama Administration to create policy and legislation supporting LGBTQ youth and their allies. He continues to work and support the President Obama Foundation and the My Brothers Keeper Alliance and is a graduate of Florida A&M University.

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KELLY ROWLAND

Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and executive producer Kelly Rowland is a global pop superstar. On her own, she is a platinum-certified recording artist with over 40 million records sold, but she’s also known all over the world as a founding and cherished member of Destiny’s Child, one of the best-selling female groups of all time. The group’s list of chart-toppers includes many #1 singles in the U.S. and more than 75 million albums sold worldwide. Rowland has blossomed into a stunning solo artist having released four successful studio albums. She is also well-loved as a judge for the popular UK series “The X Factor” and is in her fourth year in that role for \”The X Factor (Australia).” Most recently, Rowland executive produced and starred in the film “Merry Liddle Christmas,” which aired in November on Lifetime. She will next be seen in director Justin Simien’s new independent feature “Bad Hair,” which will premiere at Sundance.

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The Miss America Organization, a 501(c)4 works to empower young women through education and service. Miss America candidates contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $19 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007. The Miss America Foundation, a 501(c) (3), provides academic, community service, and other scholarships to young women.

Learning Image Search on Google

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(Dec. 13, 2019)–In simple words, searching via a photograph or an image. Just like we use words to initiate searches about topics and themes, in reverse image search one uses photos to do the same.

Why is Reverse Image Search Important?

As our world and content creation has become more and more photo-oriented, the need for finding origins of an image are gaining importance. Thousands of images get uploaded on the web every minute. It is impossible to keep track of this huge data in today\’s world.

There are many uses of reverse image search. The most common use is to track the origins of an image, infographic, or digital artwork. This tool is used to investigate or resolve copyright infringement and plagiarism issues. It helps find a high-quality version of the concerned image too.

search by image

also enables researchers to find out additional details about an image such as when was it clicked/uploaded or which equipment was used in making it. Most recently, people and agencies are also using reverse image search to tackle fake news. One cannot navigate the world of internet and big data without being well-versed in image search. This feature is today being used by teachers, researchers, students, and laymen alike.

Some of the best reverse image search engines

Today most of the popular search engines have supported reverse image search feature to keep up with the demands of the increasingly photographic and visual world. Many of these web crawlers cater to a niche audience while many of them like Google cater to a large pool of common audiences. These engines are mostly picked depending on the purpose of the user. Some of them are free to use while others are based on a subscription model.

Google

TinEye

Yandex

Yahoo

reverseimagesearch.us

Getty Image

IQDB

Bing

Picsearch

Flickr

Shutter Stock

How to search by image on Google?

While Google itself introduced the facility of searching by an image in 2011, the issues of privacy invasion and surveillance have made many people susceptible to its use. As an alternative to Google, people are using other independent tools and search engines available online. These alternatives offer privacy that mainstream platforms do not.

Searching by an image on Google is very user-friendly and one does not have to be tech-savvy to perform it. There are two ways in which one can initiate the search; these ways are:

Through URL address: One simply has to copy and paste the URL address of a concerned image on the search tab and wait for the results to emerge.

By directly uploading the image: This method is used when the person lacks the URL address. It is important to make sure the image being uploaded is in the right format and size.

Advanced digital platforms such as Google offer an array of filters to streamline the search by categorizing searches. The filters can categorize by color scheme, formats such as cartoons, and dimensions. Often when one uses a tool that is not a mainstream search engine, they are given a choice to pick a web directory that they would like to go through as part of their search.

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IT’SUGAR TO OPEN WORLD’S FIRST CANDY DEPARTMENT STORE

AT AMERICAN DREAM IN EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

NEW JERSEY (December 12, 2019)

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IT’SUGAR

, known for its over-the-top sweets, giant candy, and absurdly wonderful sugar creations, is excited to announce that it will open on Saturday, December 14 in American Dream located in East

Rutherford, New Jersey. At three stories and over 22,000-square-feet, IT’SUGAR American Dream will be the world’s first department store of candy.

The one-of-a-kind IT’SUGAR store will greet visitors with a 3-story tall Statue of Liberty replica covered in over 1.5 million Jelly Belly beans, symbolizing the freedom to treat yourself. Once inside, customers can explore the first floor’s centerpiece, an immersive lollipop garden filled with nearly ten-thousand lollipops. Surrounding the garden is over 5,000 square feet of candy bins housing an endless variety of your favorite sweets. The second floor is home to dozens of branded shops like Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish, Nerds, Starburst, Reese’s, Kellogg’s, and more. Coming Spring 2020 to IT’SUGAR’s third floor will be a new Oreo café concept called Oreo TWISTiD. Overlooking American Dream’s entertainment atrium, Oreo TWISTiD will provide guests with a view of the DreamWorks Water Park and NickelodeonUniverse Theme Park.

American Dream will include over 450 retail, food and specialty shops. These are complemented by over 15 entertainment offerings including fully-enclosed DreamWorks Water Park and Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park; a 16-story Big Snow Indoor Ski & Snow Park; Kidzania; a live Performing Arts Theater; a 300-foot tall Observation Wheel; a Sea Life Aquarium, Legoland Discovery Center; The Rink (NHL-sized ice rink); and The Dining Terrace with over fifteen full service restaurants and the world’s only Munchie’s Food Hall. American Dream will be the second largest retail and entertainment center in the United States covering approximately 3 million square feet with a superb location 20 minutes outside NYC.

“Creating a candy department store has been a long-time dream of mine,” said Jeff Rubin, Founder and CEO of IT’SUGAR. “I’ve been thinking about this concept for over 25 years and our IT’SUGAR team is thrilled to partner with American Dream to make it a reality. There is nowhere else like American Dream and we look forward to immersing the property’s millions of guests into the world of IT’SUGAR.”

IT’SUGAR is located in American Dream, at 1 American Dream Way, Space G134. For more information, please visit

www.itsugar.com

IT’SUGAR is a member of BBX Capital Corporation’s family of companies and a subsidiary of BBX Sweet Holdings.

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About IT’SUGAR:

Founded by candy veteran Jeff Rubin in 2006, this sweet experiential retail environment has become the largest specialty candy retailer in the world. The IT’SUGAR portfolio consists of over 100 retail locations in U.S. hotspots such as New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Dallas, Houston, and Chicago. Known for their absurdly wonderful sugar innovations that celebrate lighthearted rebellion, IT’SUGAR aspires to a future where everyone has access to the pure joy that comes from indulging in a world with fewer rules and more sugar. For additional information, please visit

www.itsugar.com

About BBX Capital Corporation:

BBX Capital Corporation is a Florida-based diversified holding company whose activities include its 90 percent ownership interest in Bluegreen Vacations as well as its real estate and middle market divisions which includes its ownership interest of IT’SUGAR. For additional information, please visit www.BBXCapital.com.

About American Dream:

American Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, will provide customers with an entirely unique experience. The property offers a curated mix of unparalleled entertainment, retail and dining options – all in one location. American Dream is approximately 3 million square feet and projects 40 million visitors annually. When complete, the destination will include over 450 retail, food and specialty shops, complemented by over 15 entertainment offerings including: fully-enclosed DreamWorks Water Park and Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park; Big SNOW American Dream; Kidzania; live Performing Arts Theater; 300-foot tall Observation Wheel; Merlin Entertainments’ Sea Life Aquarium and Legoland Discovery Center; The Rink – an NHL-regulation sized ice rink; and The Dining Terrace with over fifteen full service restaurants and the world’s only Munchie’s Food Hall. For more information visit

www.americandream.com

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NEA REPORT: Pennsylvania K-12 schools paid out $18,028 per student in 2017-18

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Public schools in Pennsylvania spent $18,028 per student based on average daily attendance (ADA) figures, the eighth highest expenditure level among the 50 states and the District of Columbia,

according to a National Education Association report.

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The change in public school expenditures per student based on ADA data from 2016-17 to 2017-18 stood at 2.73 percent, the NEA said.

Public education expenditures in the state would equal $16,838 per student based on fall 2017-18 enrollment totals, the NEA said. Nationwide, such education expenditures averaged $12,602 per student over the same time period. x

pending per child nationwide will rise by 2.5 percent to $12,920 this year, based on fall enrollment numbers, according to the analysis.

The NEA’s examination of ADA numbers showed that expenditures per student have risen 19 percent nationwide since 2010. But in inflation-adjusted dollars, average expenditures inched up 1.9 percent over the last 10 years, according to the NEA.

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Public School Expenditures by State

State

Expenditures per Student, Based on Fall Enrollments (2017-18)

Expenditures per Student, Based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA) (2017-18)

Change in ADA Expenditures From 2016-17 to 2017-18

Rank Based on ADA Expenses

New York

$23,894

$23,919

2.19%

District of Columbia

$21,001

$22,195

0.82%

Alaska

$19,759

$21,907

-0.23%

New Jersey

$20,171

$20,580

1.72%

Connecticut

$18,616

$19,935

2.81%

Massachusetts

$18,657

$19,801

4.15%

Vermont

$17,164

$18,670

1.12%

Pennsylvania

$16,838

$18,028

2.73%

Wyoming

$16,529

$18,011

-1.02%

Rhode Island

$16,046

$17,289

0.90%

New Hampshire

$16,694

$17,133

3.05%

Illinois

$15,426

$16,825

3.15%

Maryland

$14,859

$15,963

0.94%

North Dakota

$14,815

$15,801

3.80%

Maine

$13,842

$15,721

-0.38%

Hawaii

14617

$15,142

2.81%

Delaware

$13,873

$14,881

3.57%

Washington

$13,077

$14,027

8.26%

West Virginia

$12,613

$13,717

3.92%

California

$13,239

$13,632

4.72%

Minnesota

$13,166

$13,610

0.30%

Oregon

$12,272

$13,378

5.98%

Nebraska

$11,802

$13,095

0.14%

Ohio

$11,713

$12,877

1.49%

Virginia

$11,952

$12,761

0.39%

Iowa

$11,273

$12,734

3.17%

Montana

$11,540

$12,533

0.99%

New Mexico

$10,636

$12,505

3.22%

Wisconsin

$11,610

$12,337

0.68%

South Carolina

$11,525

$12,333

3.68%

Louisiana

$11,391

$12,200

1.69%

Kansas

$11,266

$12,145

10.78%

Colorado

$11,128

$12,026

2.65%

Missouri

$11,222

$11,744

1.87%

Kentucky

$10,694

$11,493

1.47%

South Dakota

$10,557

$11,223

0.19%

Georgia

$10,670

$11,220

2.16%

Arkansas

$10,042

$10,845

3.15%

Texas

$10,124

$10,783

5.91%

Florida

$9,579

$10,489

5.60%

Michigan

$10,393

$10,481

4.45%

North Carolina

$9,645

$10,275

3.28%

Alabama

$9,762

$10,204

1.59%

Nevada

$9,548

$10,178

5.32%

Tennessee

$9,225

$10,089

1.15%

Mississippi

$9,027

$9,808

2.61%

Indiana

$8,496

$9,090

-2.11%

Arizona

$8,123

$8,873

1.57%

Oklahoma

$8,177

$8,769

3.54%

Idaho

$6,809

$7,298

0.97%

Utah

$7,187

$7,257

6.48%

Source: National Education Association

published here with permission

Aircraft Maintenance: The Small Parts That Make Your Aircraft Safer

Gloucestercitynews.net(December 13, 2019)–Aircraft safety is of vital importance, and establishing a maintenance checklist is a critical pre-flight aspect of this. Whether you’re a fleet manager whose aircrafts\’ maintenance schedule is based on the inspection standards set in

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations

or the owner of a high-usage aircraft, we’ve spotlighted a few points of aircraft maintenance that deserve extra attention to guarantee a safe and comfortable flight.

Grommets

Grommets are often used to protect

wires, tubing and control cables from continuous grating against any sharp edges within the plane. They are vital for preventing against potential smoke and fire hazards within an aircraft’s many electrical connections. Ill-fitting grommets have been the culprits behind cabin fires, lavatory leaks and more threats to crew and passenger well-being, which is why inspection is so essential for in-flight reliability and safety. When properly installed, grommets help ensure an aircraft’s electrical wiring interconnect system (EWIS) is properly bundles to meet airworthiness standards and avoid long-term maintenance issues.

Grommets can also be used as a reinforcement tool around a hole in fabric; usually this means being added onto a plane\’s flaps for extra secureness. Flaps or lift devices, are usually mounted on the wing trailing edges of a fixed-wing aircraft. Flaps are used when additional lift is needed on takeoff.

If during a maintenance inspection any instances of wire chafing, arcing, degradation or other wiring safety concerns appear, any EWIS modifications should be compatible with safety requirements and the existing set standards.

Seals and O-Rings

There’s no arguing when it comes to aircraft maintenance and safety that seals play a vital role in almost every part of your plane.

The forces of attrition are basically the whole story for why your seals and o-rings need regular check-ups.

Attrition is the basic wear and tear on an aircraft during the time it\’s in service for. The five main factors that contribute most heavily to this depreciation include weather, friction, heat, overload and vibration.

Weather and its effects on aircraft can vary widely depending on the local climate (rainy, humid, snowfall, etc.) and each of these conditions will create a different outcome for each aircraft and its parts. Things such as decay, oxidation, moisture, rusting and corrosion are all possibilities and will require cleaning, examination and possible replacement for the continuation of aircraft operation.

Friction is another element of concern for aircraft safety. Friction can’t necessarily be completely avoided since like any machine, an aircraft has hundreds of moving parts that will come into contact with one another from time to time. However, this is where the need for effective sealing and lubrication plays an essential role in reducing the wear on each part. By using lubricated o-rings, higher pressure, temperatures and movement can be attained without compromising metal to metal parts such as in the engine.

We won’t go into detail on the rest of the forces of attrition as you can find out more

in-depth information in this government guide

, but as part of the inspection you should ultimately be aware of the possible effects each of those listed could have on the aircraft.

The Smallest Seal Matters

It’s important to keep in mind, whether you’re preparing for your annual inspection or progressive, that every piece of your aircraft down to the smallest fuel seal and grommet gasket plays a vital part in giving you the best flight performance and longest lifespan from your aircraft.

The Best Online Roulette

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(Dec. 13, 2019)–Today it can feel as if there are not enough hours in the day to finish what we set out to do and because of this many of us look online to buy goods and services quickly. Convenience is the name of the game and anything that makes our lives that little bit easier it welcomed.

But it’s not only those things that help our lives run smoothly that we find online, increasing numbers of us are turning to the internet to find our favorite casino games, so much so, that bricks and mortar venues are now second to playing a few games online.

Interestingly, the choice of games which are popular in a bricks and mortar casino are also pretty popular online – the move has not deterred players from enjoying all of the classic games – but now those games can be played from anywhere and at anytime, fitting in with busy schedules.

One of the most popular games both in a bricks and mortar venue and online is roulette and below is a quick guide on how to enjoy the game of online roulette, and win.

Where to Play

Always choose a reputable site such as Fruity King.

Fruity King Roulette

is a perfect example of what can be found online today, and this quality site does not disappoint.

Aside from slots, online roulette is still the most popular of all the casino games, and whether your preference is European, American or French roulette, the potential for a large win on many variations of the game can be found at Fruity King.

Tips Before you Play

Get to know the rules of the game, different variations of roulette have different rules so make sure you are up to date with them all before you risk any of your own hard-earned cash

Remember that your odds are better when you bet on more than one number at a time. Try some combinations of colours and odd/even numbers to begin with

Consider reading up on some roulette strategies and then try them out for yourself

Always play for fun and not for the win – winning is fantastic but you should not play only to win or chase your losses

Once you do get into the game you could also consider saving some of your bankroll to try the Live Dealer roulette games which bring all the action of a real bricks and mortar casino onto your smaller screen. Played in real time with a real live human croupier, players are able to interact with the croupier and their fellow players in-between games.

Fun, fast and highly entertaining its well worth waiting a few minutes to get a seat at one of the live games, and you never know, it might just be your lucky day.

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Free Camden County Senior Citizens Legal Workshop

The Camden County Board of Freeholders, the Department of Health and Human Services – Division of Senior & Disabled Services and the Surrogate’s Office

announce free legal workshops for senior and disabled residents of Camden County. Those attending this workshop receive, at no cost, a Last Will and Testament, an Advance Directive for Health Care (Living Will) and Power of Attorney (POA).

Participants are required to be Camden County residents aged 60 and over. Disabled citizens must be aged 18 and over and residents of Camden County. Workshops are limited to 35 participants per session and pre-registration is required. DUE TO A HIGH DEMAND, YOU NEED TO CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE WORKSHOPS FILL UP VERY QUICKLY.

The workshops are held every Monday of the month except if that Monday is an official holiday, then the workshop will be held on that Tuesday. There are three workshops beginning at 2:00 pm and one evening workshop at 6:00 pm.

Please note that the clinic held at night (6:00 pm) does not offer a Power of Attorney (POA), only a will and living will.

All workshops are held at the Camden County Store at the Voorhees Town Center. To register please call (856) 566-2920.

For more information about this program and about the other services provided by the Camden County Division of Senior & Disabled Services and the Surrogate’s Office, please call the Division of Senior & Disabled Services at 877-222-3737 or the Surrogate’s Office at 856-225-7282.

Monday Dec. 16th, 2:00 PM, pickup January 16, 2020

Camden County Store at Voorhees Town Center

1 Echelon Road, Voorhees, NJ, 08043, United States

Monday, Dec 16th, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Homeward Bound is hosting its first annual Tinsel Tails “Yappy Hour”

Tis the season for cocktails and celebration!

Homeward Bound is hosting its first annual Tinsel Tails “Yappy Hour” benefiting shelter pets at Wedgwood Country Club on Wednesday, December 18

from 6-9PM. Tickets are $25 if pre-ordered online and $30 at the door. Prices include two drinks, entry for the Basket of Cheer door prize and heavy hors d’oeuvres. There will also be chances to win several fantastic prizes and purchase tickets for our 50/50 “Holiday Halvsies” raffle. Please mark your calendars and help make this a favorite annual event!

Tickets can be purchased online at

www.HomewardBoundNJ.org

About Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center

Formerly Camden County Animal Shelter, 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.

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It offers 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.

Dennis Barth Returns as Gloucester Catholic Baseball Coach

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (Dec. 13, 2019)– –Veteran baseball skipper Dennis Barth will return to Gloucester Catholic as head coach of a Rams’ program he helped to establish as one of the best in New Jersey over the past several decades.

Barth left GCHS in 2012 to serve as head coach at Rutgers-Camden, where he guided the program to the only two NJAC conference championships in school history. Barth replaces Adam Tussey, who resigned as Rams coach after four successful seasons.

“I’m excited to return as coach – everyone knows our high expectations here at Gloucester Catholic, and coach Tussey left a solid foundation that we will continue to build,” Barth said. “We have a proud tradition of winning here, and I know the program will continue to be successful.”

A former player at Gloucester Catholic and a 1980 graduate, Coach Barth has a long list of accomplishments, including:

A career record of 485-94-1 over 19 seasons.

Recognition as National High School \’Coach Of The Year\’ in 2000

Recognition as South Jersey High School \’Coach Of The Year\’ in 2003, 2005, and 2007.

Recognition of Gloucester Catholic as High School National Champions in 2001.

Nine state championships, including his final NJSIAA Non-Public title in 2012.

Coach Barth is nationally recognized as coach of the Brooklawn American Legion baseball team, winning a Legion World Championship in 2001 and making multiple appearances in the Legion World Series Tournament

Athletic Director Patrick Murphy congratulated Coach Barth, who met with his new team earlier this week, on his return.

“We welcome Dennis back as coach,” said Murphy. “He’s excited to return, and of course his return will be beneficial to our program.”

Rams Head Baseball Coach Announces Resignation; Cites Business Promotion for the Decision

FBI Seeking Public’s Help in Jersey City Shootings

December 12, 2019

In conjunction with the Newark Field Office’s investigation of the Jersey City shooting, the FBI has created a web page for the submission of photos and videos that could contain information relevant to the crimes. Members of the general public are asked to submit that media

fbi.gov/jerseycity

“We live in a technological era where people capture information without even realizing it,” said Special Agent in Charge Gregory W. Ehrie. “We have long said that members of the public—who say something when they see something—are a force multiplier in our efforts to deter and fight crime. We ask your assistance, now, in our effort to determine as much as we can about what happened on December 10th in Jersey City so that calm can be restored to those traumatized by the events.”

Submissions will remain with the FBI and will not be shared. The owner can provide as much information as he or she is comfortable providing.