Day: December 14, 2019

Pick-6 Rolls to $4.2 Million for Dec. 16 Drawing

TRENTON (Dec. 13, 2019) – The Pick-6 drawing on December 12 produced three winners of $7,875 for matching five out of six white balls drawn. The $4.2 million drawing will be held Monday, December 16, 2019.

The winning numbers for the Thursday, December 12, drawing were: 01, 07, 37, 38, 46 and 49. The XTRA Multiplier was: 03. By adding XTRA for an additional $1.00 per play, winners are able to multiply their non-jackpot prizes by the XTRA number drawn.

Acting Executive Director James Carey announced that there were 472,546 tickets purchased for the drawing and of those sold, thousands were prizewinners! For correctly matching four numbers, 308 ticketholders won $73 each and 48 others won $219 each with the addition of XTRA. Moreover, for correctly matching three numbers 6,021 ticketholders won $3.00 each and 877 others won $9 each with the addition of XTRA. Lastly 7,454 ticketholders each won $2.00 for correctly matching two numbers with the addition of XTRA on their purchase.

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All New Jersey Lottery game winning numbers and drawings for the Pick-3, Pick-4, Jersey Cash 5, Pick-6, CASH4LIFE and 5 Card Cash games can be viewed on the NJ Lottery website (www.NJLottery.com) or on the official Lottery Facebook Page. Evening draws, with the exception of CASH4LIFE and 5 Card Cash, can be seen on WPIX-TV (PIX11) in New York and WPHL-TV (PHL17) in Philadelphia. Powerball and Mega Millions drawings can be seen on WABC-TV or WTXF stations.

Tips to Make the Most of Your Small House

(olive-wolverine-471793.hostingersite.com)(Dec. 14, 2019)–Not everyone is lucky to have a huge and spacious house. Considering the cost of real estate these days, you\’re already lucky even to own a house. Despite having a small place, you can still make it look great. After decorating your

place, you will be proud to call it home.

Invest in multi-purpose furniture

You can find furniture that you can use for a variety of purposes. For instance, furniture that\’s useful as a sofa in the morning, but a bed at night. You can also have a mirror which converts to a flat-screen television when reversed. The good thing is that you can have everything you need despite having limited space.

Opt for a minimalistic approach

You can change the way you view home decoration. Instead of buying as many items as you can, you could reduce them. A minimalist approach allows your space to look more spacious and creates an illusion of comfort.

Use blinds instead of curtains

When using blinds, you can create a seamless connection between your house and the outdoor space. It feels like the world is your home. Curtains are restricting and will make your room look even smaller. Apart from using blinds, you also have to invest in a large mirror. It tricks you into thinking that there\’s more depth in your home when it\’s only the reflection of one side.

Always keep it

organized

You can\’t afford to have a messy home when it\’s already small, to begin with. The place will look even more cramped. Each time you take something out, you need to return it properly. For instance, if you read a book, you have to return it to the shelf once you finish.

Invest in built-in furniture

Sometimes, it’s difficult to find furniture that fits your needs. The available choices don’t always fit. You might end up choosing the best option, but it’s not perfect. The best alternative is built-in furniture like a

fitted wardrobe UK

specialists design and install. If you have one, you will find it easy to customize the design to match your space, preference and budget. You can also determine the specific area where the furniture will be suitable. You might have to spend a bit more for fitted furniture, but it looks amazing. It’s also practical.

Keep it simple

You might feel inspired to follow the design ideas you see in magazines. The problem is that you don\’t have the luxury of such space. You have to settle for the small area you have. Despite that, you can still make your home amazing. You just need to be smart in determining the perfect design. Keep it simple but stunning.

Start by listing everything you want to see in your house and what you need to have. From there, you can decide what else you need to purchase. If you can afford to move to a bigger house in the future or opt for remodelling, it would also be an excellent idea.

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American Water Donates Laptops to Camden City Based LUCY Outreach

December 12, 2019

CAMDEN CITY, N.J.–(

BUSINESS WIRE

)–American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, recently donated more than 15 laptops to support educational development and increase access to technology at LUCY Outreach. Over 400 youth are supported by LUCY Outreach, a Camden-based non-profit whose mission is to empower youth to form healthy relationships, make good choices and develop into

compassionate and socially responsible adults who make a positive difference in their community.

“Through volunteer efforts and donations, American Water exemplifies the company’s commitment to Camden and its families. By providing youth with access to technology and mentoring support, we all work together to improve educational outcomes for children in Camden.”

“We truly appreciate the continued collaboration with American Water. Their support has been invaluable over the past year,” said Kristin Prinn Rose, Executive Director and Founder of LUCY Outreach. “Through this donation, our youth can enhance their technology skills and engage with online-educational opportunities.”

The donation was spearheaded by the company’s Technology and Innovation team that provides tutoring support to LUCY’s youth every Thursday. In addition to tutoring support, representatives from American Water facilitate career exploratory discussions on various types of careers within the utility sector on a bi-weekly basis to interested children.

“Our partnership with LUCY Outreach exemplifies American Water’s philosophy of supporting the communities that we serve,” stated Ruben Rodriguez, Senior Director of External Communications. “Through volunteer efforts and donations, American Water exemplifies the company’s commitment to Camden and its families. By providing youth with access to technology and mentoring support, we all work together to improve educational outcomes for children in Camden.”

American Water’s in-kind support for LUCY Outreach is not unique. In September 2019 alone, more than 360 Camden-based employees volunteered over 900 hours at nine events to support Camden-based non-profits and organizations.

About LUCY Outreach

LUCY (Lifting Up Camden’s Youth) Outreach was established in 2008 to address particular challenges and setbacks – teen delinquency, gang and drug recruitment and involvement, substance abuse in the home, teen pregnancy, a struggling public-school system – faced by urban youth. LUCY Outreach offers multi-lingual, culturally sensitive services to low-income Camden County teens and young adults ages 12-25, and their families. In recognizing the critical role that each system – homes, families, schools, neighborhoods and friends – plays in a youth’s world, LUCY Outreach seeks to enhance youth’s quality of life by filling the void of positive programming, by encouraging participants to work within their community and by providing community services, resources and support.

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,100 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to more than 14 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit

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Philadelphia\’s Live Music Scene Sounds So Good

Venues Large & Small Attract All Genres of Musicians

Renowned for its live music scene, Philadelphia’s vibrant rock, rap, jazz and pop venues showcase some of world’s most

buzzed-about musicians. Philly is where The Roots, Pink, McCoy Tyner, Meek Mill, Santigold, Cayetana, Jill Scott, Christian McBride and The War on Drugs all came up. (Marian Anderson, Mario Lanza and Billie Holliday all called Philadelphia home, as did the legendary Sigma Sound Studios and The Sound of Philadelphia.) Philly hosts Jay Z’s

Made in America

festival and recently welcomed back

The Met Philadelphia

, an elegant former opera house reborn as a concert hall.

Here are places to catch the latest, greatest live music performances in Philadelphia:

Jazz Spaces

:

Chris’ Jazz Café –

The longest-operating jazz club in Philly hosts live jazz six nights a week. Performances by local, national and international artists accompany an all-day menu of lunch and dinner, punctuated by a popular happy hour and a late-night bar menu. Chris’ stays open until 2 a.m. and is closed Sundays. 1421 Sansom Street, (215) 568-3131,

chrisjazzcafe.com

Paris

Bistro & Jazz Cafe –

Thursday through Sunday, this Chestnut Hill spot, now under the ownership of local restaurateurs Robert and Vanessa Mullen with longtime chef Al Paris, hosts local musicians playing jazz standards and songs from the

Great American Songbook

. Also on offer: a full menu of classic French food and drinks. 8235 Germantown Avenue, (215) 242-6200,

parisbistro.net

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts –

This performance space and educational center promotes jazz—past, present and future—with workshops, classes, private lessons and concerts. 736-738 S. Broad Street, (215) 893-9912,

clefclubofjazz.org

Relish –

Southern cuisine and politician patrons are Relish’s signatures, but the West Oak Lane hotspot is also a destination for live contemporary jazz, soul and R & B three nights a week. Two shows on Thursday and three shows on Friday and Saturday feature local musicians who hold the art form in high reverence. 7152 Ogontz Avenue, (215), 276-0170,

relishphiladelphia.com

SOUTH Jazz Kitchen –

This restaurant and jazz club is the latest venture of the Bynum brothers, owners of Warmdaddy’s, Relish and the Green Soul. The intimate space serves elevated Southern cuisine and seats around 70 for live music six nights a week. 600 N. Broad Street, (215) 600-0220,

southrestaurant.net

Time –

This Midtown Village whiskey bar, dining room and jazz club hosts live music nightly, and smooth tunes fill the whole place. 1315 Sansom Street, (215) 985-4800,

timerestaurant.net

Warmdaddy’s –

A stylish waterfront venue and down-home vibe match Warmdaddy’s Southern menu and nightly lineup of national jazz, blues and R&B artists. Cover charge varies. 1400 S. Columbus Boulevard, (215) 462-2000,

warmdaddys.com

Alternative Music Venues

:

First Unitarian Church –

In a religious sanctuary built in 1885, locally based R5 Productions’ puts on all-ages concerts featuring local and touring bands playing indie rock and punk. On occasion, intimate seated shows take place in the chapel or main sanctuary. 2125 Chestnut Street,

r4productions.com

Kung Fu Necktie –

South Kensington, below the Market-Frankford El train, is the hiding place for this intimate destination for local and touring indie, hardcore, punk, hip-hop, metal acts and, on weekends, DJ parties. 1250 N. Front Street, (215) 291-4919,

kungfunecktie.com

PhilaMOCA –

Callowhill’s circa 1865 Finney & Son building, a former mausoleum showroom, served as headquarters for Diplo’s Mad Decent label in the mid-2000s. More recently, it’s hosted some of the most buzzed-about indie acts, plus film screenings, live comedy and art shows. (The city’s department of Licenses and Inspections closed the venue in September 2019, but it’s on track to reopen in early 2020.) 531 N. 12th Street, (215) 519-9651,

philamoca.org

The Rotunda –

University City’s alcohol-free and admission-free (unless otherwise noted) community hosts world music, soul, hip-hop, rock, jazz, experimental and other types of music. When bands aren’t playing there, the socially conscious venue attracts crowds for movies; live dance, spoken-word and theater; art exhibits, classes, workshops; and youth programs. 4014 Walnut Street,

therotunda.org

Underground Arts –

Tucked into the city’s burgeoning Eraserhood, this lower-level space caters to a creative crowd with genres of live music that run the spectrum. The venue holds up to 600 people. 1200 Callowhill Street, (215) 627-1332,

undergroundarts.org

Union Transfer –

Local and touring indie, punk, hardcore and hip-hop acts hit the stage at this Spring Garden venue, known for its excellent acoustics stage and spacious, scalable capacity room that holds from 500 to 1,200 concertgoers. 1026 Spring Garden Street, (215) 232-2100,

utphilly.com

Bars with Live Music

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Boot & Saddle –

What was once the city’s only country and western bar, known for its Vegas-style neon sign that hung dormant for decades, has been restored and transformed into popular restaurant and bar with local and national acts of all genres most nights of the week. 1131 S. Broad Street, (267) 639-4528,

bootandsaddlephilly.com

Bourbon and Branch Restaurant and Bar –

Designed with prime acoustics in mind, this Northern Liberties spot, which offers a full menu of salads, sandwiches and vegan entrees in a rustic setting, has a stage fit with theater curtains, recycled cedar pallets and live edge black walnut fixtures. On most nights, patrons can listen to jazz, indie rock, cabaret, hip-hop and other genres upstairs. 705 N. 2nd Street, (215) 238-0660,

bourbonandbranchphilly.com

City Winery –

In 2019, Fashion District Philadelphia welcomed an outpost of a nationally expanding concept: A wine bar and a live music venue, where table service is available during every concert. Performers here include Yuna, Phillip Phillips and Bilal. 990 Filbert Street, (267) 479-7373,

citywinery.com/philadelphia

The Fire –

This snug Northern Liberties dive bar is the city’s oldest family-owned original music club, with the stage where John Legend started his career and Maroon 5, My Chemical Romance and Jason Mraz played early on. The Fire showcases local, national and international indie rock, punk, heavy metal and glam pop acts, as well as album-release parties and the oldest continuously running free open mic on Mondays. 410-412 W. Girard Avenue, (215) 923-3477,

thefirephilly.com

Franky Bradley’s –

Bar owner Mark Bee (of Silk City and N. 3rd) packs his tucked-away, two-story venue with a varied lineup of acts, including dance, cabaret and burlesque. Downstairs, patrons can enjoy a full menu of appetizers, sandwiches and entrees; upstairs, there’s room for 200 to get down. 1320 Chancellor Street, (215) 735-0735,

frankybradleys.com

Heritage –

This Northern Liberties spot offers another option to grab delicious food and see great bands under one roof. The venue hosts nightly performances by local and up-and-coming acts, and on Sundays, there’s a bluegrass brunch. 914 N. 2nd Street, (215) 627-7500,

heritage.life

Johnny Brenda’s –

This former dive bar turned hip Fishtown landmark has a stage that’s rarely empty—and pint glasses that are always filled. Past headliners include Sufjan Stevens, Wire, Grizzly Bear and Jim James. Other JB highlights: an all-local, all-draft beer list and a popular restaurant on the first floor that serves food until 1 a.m.—perfect for a post-show bite and brew. Fun fact: This popular spot made an appearance in

Creed

, the seventh installment in the Rocky franchise. 1201 N. Frankford Avenue, (215) 739-9684,

johnnybrendas.com

The Locks at Sona

–

The intimate acoustic space above Irish-leaning Manayunk gastropub Sona Pub & Kitchen favors locals such as Kenn Kweder and also hosts nationally known artists such as Ryan McMullan, Molly Tuttle and C. J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, plus larger acts like Citizen Cope. 4417 Main Street, 2nd floor,

thelocksmusic.com

MilkBoy –

Two MilkBoy locations showcase up-and-coming and under-the-radar bands—and a food and drink menu that’s as creative as the lineups. Largely fashioned from reclaimed materials, the eco-aware spots amuse audiences with live performances nearly nightly. 1100 Chestnut Street,

milkboyphilly.com

; 401 South Street,

milkboysouthstreet.com

, (215) 925-MILK (6455)

Ortlieb’s –

Northern Liberties’ former jazz club now stages a variety of live rock music and serves a menu of Tex-Mex favorites. 847 N. 3rd Street, (267) 324-3348,

ortliebsphilly.com

Mid- to Large Music Venues

:

The Fillmore Philly –

Philadelphia’s version of the famed San Francisco rock club offers several spaces for local, national and international acts. The 2,500-person-capacity main room boasts unbeatable sight lines, while The Foundry serves as a 450-person club within the club for more intimate concerts and DJ parties. The Ajax Bar serves libations before, during and after shows, and Wolfgang Puck provides food and drink throughout the venue. 29 E. Allen Street, (215) 309-0150,

thefillmorephilly.com

Franklin Music Hall –

One of the larger venues in Philadelphia, formerly known as the Electric Factory, draws national acts that fill the 2,500-person-capacity room. Standing room at stage level is typically all-ages; a balcony with unbeatable views and a full bar accommodates the 21+ crowd. Past headliners: David Bowie, Miley Cyrus and Jay-Z. 421 N. 7th Street, (215) 627-1332,

bowerypresents.com

The Met Philadelphia

–

Bob Dylan christened the stage when this 110-year-old former opera house debuted as a 3,400-seat modern music venue. Concert promoter Live Nation partnered in the $56 million refurbishment of the space, which continues a renaissance along North Broad Street that includes new restaurants, apartments and retail. 858 N. Broad Street, (215) 309-0112,

themetphilly.com

Tower Theater –

Although on the edge of city limits, this venue has spent decades as a major player in the local music scene. Opened as a movie house in 1927, converted into a concert hall in 1972, the Tower blends old-world aesthetics with amazing acoustics—and has played an integral role in the careers of Bruce Springsteen and David Bowie, with later performances from the likes of Lauryn Hill and Kanye West. 69th & Ludlow Streets, (610) 352-2887,

thetowerphilly.com

TLA –

South Street’s largest venue gives concertgoers a more personal environment to enjoy well-known DJs (Jauz), emo bands (Dashboard Confessional), rap (Young Dolph) and pop (Ella Mai) acts. The venue features two bars and a 21+ mezzanine. 334 South Street, (215) 922-1011,

tlaphilly.com

Trocadero Theatre –

This former vaudeville house in Chinatown gives fans the chance to attend shows large and small, with a main room for up to 1,200 ticket holders and a smaller room that holds 250 for shows by international bands, hip-hop artists and indie rockers. 1003 Arch Street, (215) 922-6888,

thetroc.com

World Cafe Live –

The brick-and-mortar outpost of the University of Pennsylvania’s indie radio station serves food, drinks—and live music. Upstairs, The Lounge houses a full-service restaurant with eclectic tunes most nights of the week. The downstairs music hall offers food service for a larger crowd and hosts well-known bands. 3025 Walnut Street, (215) 222-1400,

worldcafelive.com

Major Venues

:

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts –

The anchor of the Avenue of the Arts includes the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Merriam Theater and the Academy of Music, presenters of live musical theater, dance, jazz, classical and popular performances for broad and diverse audiences—and the performance home of eight esteemed resident companies. They are: The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philly POPS®, Opera Philadelphia, the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Pennsylvania Ballet, PHILADANCO and the Curtis Institute of Music. Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street; Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street; Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad Street, (215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

Wells Fargo Center –

The South Philly home of the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers hosts big-name performers and accommodates sellout crowds. Billy Joel, The Rolling Stones, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Madonna, Elton John, Justin Timberlake and hometown favorite Pink have all made music here. 3601 S. Broad Street, (215) 336-3600,

wellsfargocenterphilly.com

Outdoor Performance Spaces

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Dell Music Center –

Come spring and summer, this 5,200-person Fairmount Park amphitheater has long been known for jazz, soul and hip-hop greats, from the late Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald to Keith Sweat, Patti LaBelle, Ne-Yo and Erykah Badu. 2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive, (215) 685-9564,

thedellmusiccenter.com

Mann Center for the Performing Arts –

Founded in the 1930s as the summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra, this open-air West Fairmount Park venue presents a range of orchestral, pop, indie and rock concerts, as well as arts education and community outreach programs that focus on everything from dance to drumming. 5201 Parkside Avenue, (215) 546-7900,

manncenter.org

BB&T Pavilion –

Across the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey, this laidback, picturesque amphitheater is perfect for enjoying The Lumineers, Journey and Dave Matthews Band concerts in summer; after dark, lawn-dwellers enjoy a breathtaking view of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia city skyline. In fall and winter, it transforms into an indoor venue, with past performances by The 1975 and Mumford & Sons. 1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden, NJ, (856) 365-1300,

livenation.com

VISIT PHILADELPHIA

®

is our name and our mission. As the region’s official tourism marketing agency, we build Greater Philadelphia’s image, drive visitation and boost the economy.

On Greater Philadelphia’s official visitor website and blog,

visitphilly.com

and

uwishunu.com

, visitors can explore things to do, upcoming events, themed itineraries and hotel packages. Compelling photography and videos, interactive maps and detailed visitor information make the sites effective trip-planning tools. Along with Visit Philly social media channels, the online platforms communicate directly with consumers. Travelers can also call and stop into the Independence Visitor Center for additional information and tickets.

Maple Shade PD Seeking Officers through the Intergovernmental Transfer Program.

(Maple Shade NJ)(Dec. 13, 2019)–The Maple Shade Police Department announces our recent acceptance and participation in the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Intergovernmental Transfer Program (ITP).  In order to be considered, an officer MUST be a member in good standing of a Civil Service police department who participates in the ITP with a valid certification from the Police Training Commission as a full-time Municipal Police Officer.

If you are looking to join a progressive agency that offers superior training, opportunity, job growth and a supportive work environment, and who has been recognized by the Attorney General’s Office for their ground breaking work in the area of Officer Mental Health and Wellness (Resiliency), then we invite you to apply for a position at the Maple Shade Police Department.  Job specifications call for a High School Diploma or equivalent GED, and you must be a resident of New Jersey with a valid New Jersey Driver’s License to be considered.

Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to the Appropriate Authority –

Township Manager Susan Danson, 200 Stiles Avenue Maple Shade, NJ 08052

as soon as possible, but no later than

Friday, December 20, 2019

.

Applicants will undergo an interview process with our command staff.  Those who are moved beyond that point will then be subjected to a thorough background investigation to include an Early Warning System and Internal Affairs File check in accordance with the Attorney General Guidelines.  Selected candidates who successfully pass the background process will be moved into the next phase of hiring, which will include a physical and psychological examination.  Those who pass that phase will be offered positions based upon their ranking amongst the command staff during the above process.  The starting salary is negotiable within a defined range based upon an officer’s level of experience as notated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.  The officers who work in Maple Shade are represented by PBA Local #267.

Any eligible officers with questions or inquiries should contact Lt. Jeffrey Hoch at

jhoch@mapleshadepd.com

, or at 856-382-1205, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Glassboro Public Schools Donate $1,200 to Patients of Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center

Glassboro, NJ –

Students and staff of Glassboro High School (GHS) and Glassboro Intermediate School (GIS) recently made a special donation to Jefferson Health’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Washington Township. The Glassboro Public School District collectively raised and donated $1,200, following a collaborative fundraising effort between the schools, which included a dress-down day, along with special help from the GHS Field Hockey Team and the GIS Girls Learning Our Worth (GLOW) club’s pink-ribbon sale.

Shown in front of Glassboro faculty and high school students, with the check at GHS are, from left:

Michele Gaguski, MSN, RN, Cancer Services Administrator; Michele Keating; LaVonyia Mitchell, GIS Principal; Brittinee Garcia, GIS Counselor and GLOW Advisor; Tamara A. LaCouture, MD, Radiation Oncology Medical Director; and Jennifer Baiada, Special Events Coordinator, Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey.

Funds raised — presented to the Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey — will go toward the Cancer Center’s Hope & Healing Patient Assistance Fund, which helps oncology patients struggling to pay bills or in need of transportation during treatment. The donation marked the Glassboro Public School District’s fourth donation to the Cancer Center since 2016, totaling more than $3,000. This year’s donation doubled their donation from last December; the donations are in honor of GHS Math Teacher & STEM Academy Chair Michele Keating, a cancer survivor who, in 2015, received treatment at the Cancer Center.

CNBNews Hunting/Fishing Delaware: Fish & Wildlife Police Blotter

Reminder for the week: Waterfowl hunters, check your gear

for prohibited lead shot, ensure your boats are weather and safety ready

DOVER (Dec. 13, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 2-8 made 2,239 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 12 citations. Officers responded to 44 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. A Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police in the Community

On Dec. 7, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers discussed their role and reviewed safe hunting practices, hunting laws, and what to expect when checked by an officer in the field with attendees of a Hunter Education Class held at the Little Creek Hunter Education Training Center.

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Actions

On Dec. 11-12, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers and Wildlife Section staff responded to reports of black bear sightings in and near Wilmington, and worked with multiple agencies with the intent of capturing and relocating the bear. The bear evaded capture and appears to have left Delaware as there have been no recent documented sightings.

Citations issued by category, with the number of charges in parentheses, included:

Wildlife Conservation:

Possession of unlawfully taken game – antlerless deer (1), failure to check antlerless deer within 24 hours (1), failure to tag antlerless deer (1), removing antlerless deer parts prior to checking (1), and trespass to hunt (1).

Fisheries Conservation:

Commercial:

Failure to tag oysters (1).

Public Safety:

Possession, purchase, ownership, or control of a firearm, deadly weapon, or ammunition by a person prohibited (3) and failure to display required hunter orange during a firearms deer season (1).

Other:

Driving with a suspended or revoked license (1) and driving at an unreasonable speed (1).

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife recognizes and thanks the majority of anglers, hunters, and boaters who comply with and support Delaware’s fishing, hunting, and boating laws and regulations. The public are encouraged to report fish, wildlife, and boating violations to the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police by calling 302-739-4580 or through the DENRP Tip app on a smartphone, which can be downloaded free of charge by searching “DENRP Tip” via the Google Play Store or the iTunes App Store. Wildlife violations may also be reported anonymously to Operation Game Theft by calling 800-292-3030, going online to

http://de.gov/ogt

, or using the DENRP Tip app. Verizon customers can connect to Operation Game Theft directly by dialing #OGT.

Are you AWARE?

With the last 2019 regular waterfowl hunting season split opening today, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police remind waterfowl hunters to continue to check their hunting gear bags, coats, boats, and any other gear to make sure they are not carrying  lead shot.

Non-toxic shot, as approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is required for all waterfowl hunting within the State of Delaware. There are no exceptions. For a list of currently approved non-toxic shot types visit

http://flyways.us/faq/what-type-shot-approved-non-toxic-us

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Also, if you are waterfowl hunting from a boat, please ensure that you have all the required safety equipment and cold weather equipment and supplies on board.

For more information on waterfowl hunting and boating safety requirements in Delaware, click on

2019-2020 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide

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MRC Volunteers Strengthen Communities during the Holiday Season and Beyond

The holiday season is a time for giving. We spend hours (sometimes weeks, months…) searching for and picking out the perfect gifts for friends and family. Many of us donate to non-profits and charitable organizations. We even give to ourselves – often taking important time off to unwind and connect with our loved ones.

The holidays also offer an opportunity to give our time and skills to volunteer organizations and think of new ways to connect with our communities. This holiday season, consider donating your time to improve the health of your community by volunteering with the

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

.

The MRC is a national network of more than 175,000 volunteers located throughout the United States and its territories. MRC units organize, train, and utilize local volunteers to prepare for and respond to emergencies. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals as well as other community members without healthcare backgrounds.

Although volunteering is important all year, winter typically brings a predictable but dangerous series of threats to community health across the country: colder temperatures, winter storms, and power outages.

In January and February 2019, MRC volunteers from across the country – from the Pacific Northwest to New England to the Gulf Coast – devoted more than 700 hours in response to these winter emergencies.

To help their communities weather the storms, MRC volunteers staffed warming centers and overnight shelters; provided call center support at emergency operations centers; assisted with charging stations during extended power outages for residents to charge electricity-dependent equipment and devices; and performed door-to-door wellness checks on residents who may be home bound and without power.

In addition to weather-related events, many MRC units are busy during the winter months keeping their communities healthy by combating the flu virus. MRC volunteers administer vaccines and provide logistical support at hundreds of flu clinics in their local communities, including those held at community events, health departments, and schools. These events provide MRC units with opportunities to test their capabilities to respond to a pandemic or other incident requiring mass dispensing.

All of these activities build communities that are healthier, better prepared, and more resilient. If you are interested in serving your community – whether this holiday season, this winter, or any other time throughout the year – I invite you to

find an MRC unit near you

, talk to your local coordinator, and ask what their needs are and how you may be able to serve.

New Stockton Exhibit Shares the Legacy of Congressman Frank LoBiondo

Retired U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo, center, with students who created the exhibit base on the collection he gifted to Stockton University.

Galloway, N.J

. –  Stockton University student Michael Ortiz of Millville is majoring in social work and is interested in how public policy is developed.

His said his work on an exhibit of how retired U.S. Rep Frank LoBiondo developed overwhelming bipartisan support for a Bulletproof Vest Grant law was a real-life lesson in effective governing.

“To see how he worked to get the job done was inspirational,” Ortiz said at the opening of a new exhibit at Stockton dedicated to LoBiondo’s career.

The exhibit, “The LoBiondo Legacy: Highlights from a Lifetime of Service to South Jersey” opened on Dec. 9 in the lower level of the Richard E. Bjork Library.

The exhibit, using items from the collection LoBiondo gifted to Stockton,  highlights 10 themes from his 35-year career in public service: Background, Aviation, John’s Law, Bulletproof Vest Grants, Intelligence, 9/11, Coast Guard, Environment, Challenge Coins and Relationships in Congress.

“You’ve done an outstanding job,” LoBiondo told the students at a reception, “and you’ve brought back a lot of memories.”

LoBiondo, who spent 24 years in Congress, said he remembers when he was afraid to run for state Assembly because he was sure “a kid from a farm in Rosenhayn,” would get laughed at.

But, when he realized no one was going to just hand him a career in politics, he committed to giving it his best.

“I had to go get it and take the bumps that come with it,” he said, thanking his family for putting up with his long hours and absences, and his staff for keeping him organized.

The exhibit was prepared by 32 students in Assistant Professor of Political Science Claire Abernathy’s “President and Congress” class.  LoBiondo met with the class in October.

“Our goal is for students to understand how the political system works in practice,” Abernathy said. “This collection is a new resource for Stockton that we have just begun to tap.”

Stockton President Harvey Kesselman called LoBiondo a statesman, and said the exhibit and collection “help preserve the work of a man who deserves the remembrance. He served the common good and knew how to work across the aisle.  He helped shape communities across South Jersey.  We are honored to have been chosen by him to house his collection.”

Student Taylor Ketcham of Toms River said she hopes one day to work in museum operations and working on the exhibit with Stockton Special Collections librarian Heather Perez was a valuable experience.

Hunter Butkus of Long Valley worked on the Aviation display and said he was impressed with how dedicated LoBiondo was to the work of the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center.

“He was very passionate about the committees he was on,” Butkus said.

Criminal Justice major Cordell Irving of Woodbridge said he learned how sensitive LoBiondo was to serving his local community.

“He could work with both sides, but he was always a local guy for South Jersey,” he said.

Political science major Anthony Farfalla from Toms River said the exhibit on LoBiondo’s relationships in Congress show his bipartisanship and ability to work with others.

“His record really stood out,”Farfalla said. “He understood what was important, and what was at stake.”

The display includes quotes from LoBiondo, comments from others about him, and a couple of photos of him playing basketball with colleagues.

“We wanted to show he was also able to have fun,” Farfalla said.

The exhibit, which is open to the public, includes LoBiondo’s desk and a flag that flew over the Capitol building in Washington.  Stockton is the exclusive home of the Frank A. LoBiondo Congressional Papers. Stockton Special Collections Librarian Heather Perez said only about 20 percent of the materials Stockton received are on display and more will be loaned or gifted in the future. The exhibit will be updated occasionally over time.  The materials are also available for classes and research.

Destin, Azemi pace Rutgers-Camden to first NJAC victory of the season

CAMDEN CITY, N.J. (Dec. 14, 2019) – Senior forward

Isaac Destin

scored a game-high 28 points and added a game-high 13 rebounds for his third double-double of the season, as the Rutgers University-Camden men’s basketball team won its first New Jersey Athletic Conference game of the year, 68-63, over Kean University here Saturday.

Junior guard

Arian Azemi

added 22 points and a game-high four steals for the Scarlet Raptors, who improve to 4-5 overall and 1-3 in the NJAC by snapping a four-game losing streak. Kean falls to 2-8 overall and 1-4 in conference play.

The teams swapped leads nine times in the opening half before Rutgers-Camden took the lead for good, 30-28, on a three-pointer by forward

Jake Petrik

late in the opening half. Petrick’s trey sparked a 13-point Scarlet Raptor run to end the half, giving Rutgers-Camden a 40-28 lead at the break. Azemi scored nine of those points.

Rutgers-Camden opened up leads as large as 16 points in the second half (49-33 and 51-35) before the Cougars clawed their way back into the contest. Leading, 61-51, the Raptors watched Kean go on a 9-1 run late in the game, cutting the margin to 62-60 on a three-pointer by senior guard Jeff Cooper with 1:07 remaining.

Foul shots by Raptor junior guard/forward

Ian McCarthy

and Destin made it a 64-60 game with 34 seconds remaining, but moments later, the Cougars sliced the margin to one point on a trey by sophomore guard Jailen Jamison. Azemi hiked the margin to 66-63 with a pair of foul shots before the Cougars missed the potential game-tying trey with 12 seconds remaining. Destin grabbed the rebound, was fouled and made both of his foul shots for the final margin.

Destin finished the game shooting 10-for-11 from the foul line on his way to 28 points, five shy of his career high. He will head into the next calendar year with 979 career points, 21 shy of becoming the 14th 1,000-point scorer in program history.

In addition to Destin and Azemi, Petrik added nine points for the Scarlet Raptors, who shot 22-for-53 (41.5 percent) from the floor and 18-for-25 (72.0) from the foul line. Kean shot 25-for-62 from the floor and 5-for-10 (50.0) from the line.

The Cougars received 15 points and seven boards from Jamison, while sophomore guard Jared Latane netted 13 points and Cooper added 10.

Kean held a 40-35 edge off the boards and made two more turnovers (19-17) than the Scarlet Raptors.

The Scarlet Raptors won’t play again until Jan. 4, when they have a 3 p.m. NJAC game at The College of New Jersey.