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Free workshops on autism, developmental disabilities

Next session scheduled for Feb. 15 in Haddonfield

 

Haddonfield, NJ—Bancroft will hold a free workshop on Feb. 15 titled “Planning for the Needs of Adults with Autism.”

SJ Health System and Underwood-Memorial Health Systems Merge

 

Release date: 1/5/2012

 South Jersey Health System, Inc. (SJHS), the parent of the South Jersey Healthcare organization, and Underwood-Memorial Health Systems, Inc. (UMHS), the parent of Underwood-Memorial Hospital and its affiliated organizations, announced today that they have signed a definitive merger agreement that will be submitted to the state and federal governments for approval. The organizations expect to receive final approval for a merger this spring.

Nuclear Power Plants Threaten Drinking Water for Over 3.2 Million New Jerseyans

New Jersey has the 5^th Largest Population in the Country with Water Supplies at Risk

 

TRENTON – The drinking water for 3,286,373 people in New Jersey could be at risk of radioactive contamination from a leak or accident at a local nuclear power plant, says a new study released today by the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Law & Policy Center and the Environment New Jersey Research and Policy Center.

Rutgers Instructor Charged with Using University Computer to Share Videos of Child Pornography Over Internet

TRENTON – Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that a Rutgers University instructor has been arrested on charges that he used a computer in his university office to share hundreds of videos of child pornography over the Internet.

According to Director Taylor, Gavin Swiatek, 49, a biochemistry instructor on the Rutgers University Cook Campus in New Brunswick, was arrested late yesterday afternoon at his home in Hillsborough by members of the New Jersey State Police. He was charged with second-degree distribution of child pornography and fourth-degree possession of child pornography. Swiatek was lodged in the Middlesex County Jail with bail set at $50,000. He was charged as a result of an investigation by the New Jersey State Police Digital Technology Investigations Unit (DTIU) and the Division of Criminal Justice Computer Analysis & Technology Unit.

“Those who view and distribute child pornography contribute to the tragic exploitation of

The King, Convict Bryant is Back in Court, South Jersey Voters Have No Say | cnbnews.net

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by Bill Cleary

KING GEORGE NUMBER 3-PolitickerNJ released their Power List 2011 and year in

THE KING

review earlier this month. The-44-page document contains the names of the 100 most influential personalities in New Jersey politics. Coming in at Number 3 was South Jersey Democrat political boss George Norcross. 

 

The list, first released in March 2000, is an Insiders List that includes policy makers, party leaders, fundraisers, lobbyists, labor unions, businesses, and associations with clout, with an impact on politics and government in the Garden State -- everyone but elected officials and judges.

 

In November elections, the state’s most powerful Democratic boss maintained control over his South Jersey legislative empire and picked up a seat in the assembly. Not only will his close ally, state Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) remain in power for another two year term, but Norcross cut a deal with state Senator Nick Sacco (D-32) that increases South Jersey’s power in the Assembly, ushering in South Jersey Assemblyman Lou Greenwald as majority leader of the lower house. ~ from PolitickerNJ.com Power List 2011.

For those who don’t know Mr. Norcross, he started a small insurance company in the

FBI: Human Trafficking Prevention Help Us Identify Potential Victims

 

01/20/12

For the young Ukrainians, it was a dream come true—the promise of well-paying jobs and free room and board in the United States. Once they arrived, however, it quickly turned into a nightmare. They were forced to endure 16-plus hour workdays, usually with no pay. Their living conditions were wretched, with up to 10 workers in often-unfurnished apartments or row houses. And they faced intimidation, threats of physical harm, or actual violence to keep them in line.

Calling All Dog Lovers (cnbnews.net)

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Brother of the Wolf, LLC, in cooperation with Sad Eyes Canine Rescue, will be holding a very special seminar on Saturday, February 4th, from 10 AM until noon.

Sad Eyes has been operation in the South Jersey area for 5 years. During that time, this non-profit organization has saved the lives of hundreds of dogs by accepting abandoned dogs into loving foster homes until they are adopted. Its president, Sherry Heiser, is now running out of foster homes; this means many dogs will be euthanized due to lack of space in shelters.  

Fostering is a wonderful way for you to experience the companionship of a dog while having all veterinary bills paid for by the rescue. While foster moms and dads are required to purchase food and toys for their temporary pups, Sad Eyes covers all other expenses. Brother of the Wolf also offers free training for any dog fostered through Sad Eyes.

There are many types of dogs available for fostering--big ones, little ones, those with special needs, and puppies. If you can foster one dog you will be saving his life. If you think you might like to foster a dog, or have a question regarding adopting a dog, this is the seminar for you!

Please contact Dawn Watson at 856.981.8957 or Sherry Heiser at sadeyelittleguys@yahoo.com to enroll. Refreshments will be served!

 

Hunter Jumper Schooling Horse Show at DREAM Park this Saturday

(Logan, NJ) – The Gloucester County DREAM Park will hold a Hunter Jumper Schooling Horse Show this Saturday, January 28 from 8 am to 6 pm.  The event is free to spectators and open to the public for participation. 

Missing Person: Police Need Assistance in Finding Michael Witts

 

Endangered Missing Person from the 8th Police District

January 26, 2012
 

(Philadelphia) On Friday, January 20, 2012, Michael Witts was last seen at approximately 3:25 pm at his residence on the 12000 block of Salina Place. Michael suffers from mental health issues and maybe operating a 1992 Tan Plymouth Sundance PA Tag# DTC-5024. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michael Witts, please contact Northeast Detective Division at 215-686-3153 or call 911.
 

• NAME Michael Witts
• AGE 37
• HEIGHT 5’7”
• WEIGHT 205 lbs
• EYES Brown
• HAIR Black
• He was last seen wearing dark jeans, black winter coat and a gray knit hat

 

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GOP and Dems Debate Same Sex Marriage

Bateman Calls for Same Sex Marriage to be Placed Before Voters in a Fair, Unbiased Manner

Trenton— Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman (R-Somerset/Hunterdon/Mercer/Middlesex), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today called for same sex marriage to be decided by the voters of New Jersey.

South Camden Theatre Company Opens the World Premiere of “Tennessee’s Final Curtain”

Production Will Open February 10 and run through February 26 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8p.m. and Sundays at 2p.m.

CAMDEN, NJ  — January 23, 2012 — South Camden Theatre Company, a nonprofit professional theatre organization located in Camden, New Jersey continues its season of “Tenn X Ten” featuring works written by and inspired by Tennessee Williams in celebration of the centennial of his birth.

 

Kelly seeks information about consumer impact of data breach at Zappos.com

 

January 25, 2012

 

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Linda Kelly has joined with attorneys general from eight other states in seeking information about the impact on consumers of a recent hacking attack that targeted online retailer Zappos.com. 

"DMT" drug lab in Girard, Erie County

 

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Linda Kelly today announced the arrest of an Erie County man suspected of manufacturing and selling "DMT," a psychedelic drug often produced using the root of a plant from South America.

How's My Teaching? by Marcus A. Winters - City Journal

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York governor Andrew Cuomo, and New Jersey governor Chris Christie are the latest high-profile policymakers to pursue radical changes in the evaluation of public school teachers. While the policy details—in particular, how they would use students’ test scores to evaluate teachers—get the most attention, the most promising aspect of these proposals is that they represent a fundamental shift in philosophy. The new approach is much better aligned with what we now know about teachers and how we should employ them.

Under the current system, public schools measure teacher quality by placing heavy weight on a set of professional credentials. In order to enter the classroom, a prospective teacher must earn a degree from an education college and must be certified. Teachers earning advanced degrees get rewarded with higher salaries.

The teacher’s actual performance in the classroom, however, escapes serious scrutiny. Officials base teacher evaluations primarily on

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Mount Ephraim Selected For NFL Play 60 Program | Gloucester City News

By Leigh Anne Hubbs

Gloucester City News

 

Physical Education Teacher Martin Ware made a short presentation about the NFL’s Play 60 program during January’s Mount Ephraim Board of Education (BOE) meeting.

He said the program encourages children to get at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity, and that the district is one of only four from the Philadelphia region chosen to participate.

The six-week program will be open to students from fourth to eighth grade.

Letters: Fond Memories of Gloucester City NJ

 

I read the story a Gloucester City lady submitted to Reminisce magazine, describing her childhood in Gloucester City. 

   Well again my memory was shaky as it was when I read the article about the Philadelphia Zoo in and edition of the Gloucester City News. The article was about three young boys Daniel Gilbert Booth, George Ledly, and myself John C. Taylor. We were close buddies from about the age of 12 until World War II separated us.