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Cooper Levenson Welcomes Camille L. McKnight, Esquire to the Firm
Cooper Levenson is pleased to announce that Camille L. McKnight
has joined the firm. McKnight will work in the firm’s Atlantic City
office, in the Education Law Practice Group.
McKnight comes to the firm from the New Jersey Superior Court,
Chancery Division-Family Part, Vicinage 1, Atlantic County, where she
served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Susan F. Maven, J.S.C.
from August 2017 – September 2018.
McKnight was a Legal Intern for the Camden County Prosecutor’s
Office and a Student Assistant for Rutgers University Public Policy
Department. She served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Michael A.
Toto in the New Jersey Superior Court, Law Division – Criminal Part,
Vicinage 8, Middlesex County, and as a Certified Legal Intern at Rutgers
University Civil Practice Clinic, Camden.
“Camille brings an impressive background and will be a great
addition to the Education Law Practice Group,” said Kenneth J.
Calemmo, chief operating officer of Cooper Levenson.
Atlantic City Restaurant Week Gift Cards On sale beginning Friday, November 23, 2018
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) has
announced that 2019 Atlantic City Restaurant Week Gift Cards go on sale
online, beginning Friday, November 23, 2018 – just in time for holiday
gift giving.
The 11th Annual Atlantic City Restaurant Week, being held March 3
– 8, 2019, features three-course price-fixed menus at $15.19 for lunch
and $35.19 for dinner. More than 70 of the area’s finest and favorite
restaurants participate in the event from Atlantic City and the
surrounding areas and offer diners delicious meals all week long. Tax,
gratuity and beverages are not included. All meals are value priced and
would normally cost significantly more.
Gift cards will be available for purchase online at the Atlantic City
Restaurant Week website at www.acrestaurantweek.com beginning
Friday, November 23. The website includes restaurant week menus,
recipes, chef bios and more. Gift cards will also be available for purchase
in-person, beginning Monday, November 26, at the Visitor Information
Centers located at the corner of Mississippi Avenue and the Boardwalk
(Boardwalk Hall) in Atlantic City (9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily), or at mile
marker 3.5 of the Atlantic City Expressway (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
JEWISH FEDERATION TO SPONSOR SERIES OF CHANUKAH EVENTS
The Jewish Federation of Cumberland, Gloucester & Salem Counties is
sponsoring a series of events to celebrate Chanukah—the “Festival of
Lights.” These events are: Wheaton Chanukah Menorah Lighting
Sunday, December 2, 11 a.m., Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, 1501
Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ. Doughnuts, music, hot cider and music.
Fun for the entire family. No charge. RSVP by Wednesday, November
21.
Light Up the World Chanukah Celebration—Sunday, December 2, 5
p.m., Beth Israel Congregation, 1015 E. Park Ave., Vineland, NJ. Hors
d’oeuvres and cocktails. No charge, RSVP by Wednesday, November 21.
Alliance Menorah Lighting—Monday, December 3, 6 p.m., Alliance
Chapel, 970 Gershal Ave., Norma, NJ. Doughnuts and hot cider will be
served. No charge, RSVP by Wednesday, November 21.
Chanukah Luncheon—A Jewish Federation/Café Europa Event
Tuesday, December 4, 1 p.m., Beth Israel Congregation, 1015 E. Park
Ave., Vineland, NJ. Menorah lighting, hot latkes, music, and much more.
$8 for Federation members; $10 for non-members; free for Holocaust
Survivors. RSVP by Wednesday, November 21.
Chanukah Live—Light Up Landis Avenue—Wednesday, December
5, 6 p.m., 600 block of Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ (across from the
Governor Murphy Announces Get Covered New Jersey Public Awareness Campaign to
Promote Access to Health Coverage
Six-Week ACA Open Enrollment Period Begins Nov. 1
Governor Phil Murphy announced the launch of Get Covered New
Jersey, a state public awareness campaign to promote the Affordable Care
Act’s 2019 open enrollment period, which runs from Nov. 1 through Dec.
15.
Get Covered New Jersey is the first coordinated health coverage
public awareness campaign conducted by the State of New Jersey since
the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The program will
promote health coverage options available to residents through the
Affordable Care Act Marketplace and off the Marketplace in the
individual insurance market during Open Enrollment, as well as through
the state’s NJFamilyCare program year-round.
“From day one, my administration committed to protecting the
Affordable Care Act in New Jersey against President Trump’s efforts to
McKnight was active in the Black Law
Students Association, the Rutgers Intellectual
Property Law Association, Phi Alpha Delta, and
served as a mentor for the Minority Students
Program. She has volunteered as a mentor for Big
Brothers/Big Sisters and for Peers for Professional
Presentations.
McKnight graduated from Syracuse University,
New York with a B.A. in Political Science and
Camille L. McKnight
received her J.D. from Rutgers University School
of Law – Camden, where she was a Marshall Brennan Fellow and the
2016-17 winner of the Hunter Moot Court Competition. She is
admitted to practice in New Jersey.
McKnight is a resident of Galloway Township, N.J.
For more information, visit cooperlevenson.com.
Wednesday through Sunday), accessible from both directions.
One of the nicest ways to say you care is to buy your clients, friends
and family Atlantic City Restaurant Week Gift Cards this holiday season!
Or, better yet, treat yourself and indulge in lunch and dinner at some of
your favorite restaurants this year. Atlantic City dining options have
never been better, and it’s the perfect gift for clients and just about
everyone else on your shopping list.
The gift cards are accepted at all participating restaurants during
Atlantic City Restaurant Week, and are valid for two years. Please note,
Atlantic City Restaurant Week gift cards are not necessary for patrons to
enjoy Atlantic City Restaurant Week.
Atlantic City Restaurant Week is produced by the Casino
Reinvestment Development Authority. Sponsors include Interstate
Outdoor Advertising; The Press of Atlantic City; Lloyd Levenson
Institute of Gaming, Hospitality & Tourism; Equity Communications;
Open Table; Greater AC Chamber and Tropicana Atlantic City.
Restaurants wishing to participate should contact Doreen Prinzo at
(609) 449-7156.
former Landis MarketPlace). The lighting of the largest menorah in
South Jersey. Doughnuts, hot cider, music, and dancing. Fun for the
entire family. No charge; RSVP by Wednesday, November 21.
Havdalah Service & Menorah Lighting—Saturday, December 8, 6:30
p.m., Historic Garton Road Shul, 612 Garton Rd., Bridgeton (near
Deerfield Township), NJ. Doughnuts and hot cider will be served. No
charge. RSVP by Wednesday, November 21.
Chanukah giftwrap and menorah kits—Capture the spirit of
Chanukah with giftwrap for the holiday and a kit containing a menorah,
candles, dreidel, and chocolate gelt. $5 each. Limited amounts available.
Call the Federation at 856-696-4445 to order now.
“Our Federation takes great pride in celebrating this joyous holiday
each year, with events for all ages in several locations,” said M. Jay
Einstein, President of the Jewish Federation of Cumberland, Gloucester
& Salem Counties. “This is an opportunity for everyone to participate in
the recounting of the miracle of Chanukah—a story of liberation told
through the generations that always gives us hope and optimism.”
To make reservations for the events and for more information, call
the Jewish Federation of Cumberland, Gloucester & Salem Counties at
856-696-4445.
tear it down. We are proving the ACA works but we cannot let up,” said
Governor Murphy. “We know it will take every effort to combat the
barrage of attacks that continue from the federal government to make
sure residents get the coverage they deserve. We want to ensure residents
don’t miss the six-week window to enroll, that they get the financial
assistance they are due, and that they know where to go to if they need
help along the way. New Jerseyans are counting on us to do what the
federal government won’t.”
As part of the public awareness campaign, the state is launching a
website, GetCovered.NJ.gov, which will serve as a portal for individuals
seeking health coverage. The site will include information about plan
options, as well as contact information for navigators and enrollment
assisters who can help residents access coverage.

Stockton Names A.C. Event Room in Honor of Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer
Professor of Communication and Africana Studies Donnetrice Allison, Professor
Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion Joseph Walsh and Distinguished Professor
of Social Work and Africana Studies Patricia Reid-Merritt with the plaque that N.J. Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver was the featured speaker at the
will hang outside the new Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room at Stockton University Stockton University 15th Annual Fannie Lou Hamer Civil Rights
Atlantic City.
Fannie Lou Hamer’s work as a voting and civil rights activist brought
her from her home state of Mississippi to Atlantic City in 1964 where she
galvanized the nation with her speech at the Democratic National
Convention, talking about the beatings she had endured in her fight for
the right to vote, and famously noting she was “sick and tired of being
sick and tired.”
Her dynamic speech, and her story, will now be permanently
memorialized in Atlantic City and at Stockton University. On Thursday,
Nov. 1, Stockton University named the Event Room in the new Stockton
University Atlantic City Academic Center, in honor of Hamer.
Stockton President Harvey Kesselman said this is the first time
Stockton has named a site after someone not directly affiliated with the
university, but the choice could not be more appropriate.
The AC TIMES
Coalition of Atlantic City Organizations is Sponsoring a
Holiday Party
Hosted by
Second Friday @ Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University
Friday December 14th - 5 pm to 9 pm
2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Free Admission, Food and Beverages, DJ music.
Charitable Donations Accepted including Unwrapped Toys and
Non-Perishable Food Items,
Holiday Shopping to Support Art Garage Businesses
Free Tour of
The African American Museum of Southern New Jersey
@ Arts Garage with a preview of the
Whoppie Goldberg Exhibit (separate $5.00 donation requested)
Co-Sponsors:
Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, The Boardwalk
Committee, The Public Relations Council of Atlantic City,
The Absecon Lighthouse, The David Mitchell AC Network,
NAACP, The African American Museum of Southern New Jersey
Media Sponsors:
AC TIMES Newspaper, AC MIKE LOPEZ, Go Whitney Ullman,
Marc Berman, The Society Page Latino Magazine, Ray Tyler
For more information call
Earl Harvey Publisher AC TIMES 267-244-3860 or
email earl@earlharvey.com
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Symposium pictured with Stockton President Harvey Kesselman
“Who better that someone of the caliber, commitment, courage and
strength of Fannie Lou Hamer,” Kesselman said.
Hamer’s connection with Stockton began 15 years ago, when then
N.J. Secretary of State Regina Thomas proposed an event at Stockton
recognizing her work. Stockton Distinguished Professor of Social Work
and Africana Studies Patricia Reid-Merritt said for the first two years the
state subsidized the cost of the annual Fannie Lou Hamer Human and
Civil Rights Symposium, but when the state funding stopped, Stockton
continued the event.
“Stockton stepped up to the plate,” said Reid-Merritt who later also
served on a committee to raise funds for a statue of Hamer in her
hometown of Ruleville, Mississippi. That statue recognizes Stockton’s
contributions.
“Stockton has played a role in preserving her legacy,” Reid-Merritt
said.
Reid-Merritt and Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion
Joseph Walsh brought the recommendation to name the Event Room in
Hamer’s honor to the president. Walsh beamed as he walked to the
podium for photos, calling it a great day for Stockton.
Atlantic City Councilman Kaleem Shabazz represented City
Council, the Mayor’s office, and the local chapter of the NAACP at the
event. He read proclamations from the Mayor, and one from City
Council that named Nov. 1, 2018 as Fannie Lou Hamer Day.
Shabazz said he was demonstrating outside the Boardwalk Hall
convention in 1964.
“This is a humbling day for me,” he said. “I was here when she was
in Atlantic City. I want to remind our youth of what she did.”
Hamer’s granddaughter, Jacqueline Hamer Flakes, sent a video
message thanking the university.
“My mother would have loved to be there for this occasion,” she
said. “She didn’t have the opportunity to get an education afforded to
young people these days.”
A large wall plaque with Hamer’s photo from the convention and her
story will hang outside the Event Room.
Stockton Board of Trustees Chairman Leo Schoffer said the room will
help educate the public about Hamer.
“So many events are going to be here,” he said. “It will be a hub for
the community, and the people who come here will be educated about
who she was.”
About 100 people attended the event, including Juanita High, retired
executive assistant to former Stockton President Vera King Farris, and a
member of the Stockton Foundation. High remembers hearing Hamer
speak at the convention.
“I don’t remember how I got in,” she said. “But I remember her
saying how she was “sick and tired of being sick and tired,” and thinking
about the courage it took for her to get up to speak.”
Stockton Professor of Music Beverly Vaughn brought participants to
their feet with a musical tribute that included Hamer’s favorite song,
“This Little Light of Mine, I’m Gonna Let it Shine,”
Professor of Communication and Africana Studies Donnetrice
Allison, who moderated the event and organizes the annual Hamer
symposium, said the naming will allow many who had never heard of
Hamer to learn more about her crucial role in the civil rights movement.
“We are doing what no other university is doing,” she said. “We are very
proud of that.”
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COMMUNITY RESIDENTS BECOME CASA VOLUNTEERS
All Will Advocate on Behalf of Children Living in Foster Care
The Honorable W. Todd Miller, J.S.C. swore in 23 local residents
as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers on October 30,
2018 at Josie Kelly's Public House in Somers Point, N.J. The graduation
ceremony was the culmination of 35 hours of instruction in child
advocacy, the family court system and cultural competency. As CASA
volunteers, they will advocate on behalf of children and youth living in
the foster care system and recommend any necessary resources and
services while the children remain in foster care. The ultimate goal is to
ensure that the children attain safe, permanent homes as quickly as
possible.
The new CASA volunteers are: Carol Salden of Egg Harbor
Township; Georgia Brooks of Cape May Court House; Katharina Gorski
of Petersburg; Claudia Bertke of Mays Landing; DeAnna
Brathwaite-Mays of Pleasantville; Michaelle Cooke of Pleasantville; Thankfully, we are very close to that goal. These new CASA volunteers
Linda DeLanzo of Ocean City; Sharon Dabney of Atlantic City; Emily are starting a journey that will help change the lives of the children they
Sinigaglio of Rio Grande; Michelle Fitzgerald of Galloway; Ciera meet and in the process their lives will be changed as well.”
Ventura of Galloway; Rachanda Fitzpatrick of Whitesboro; Tawana Senn CASA volunteers meet with everyone on the child’s case,
of Egg Harbor Township; Andrea Olley of Galloway; Louise Schwartz of including teachers, caseworkers, counselors and health care providers
Atlantic City; Stephanie Martin of Egg Harbor Township; Kathleen and gather information into objective court reports. Each report,
Hauger of Egg Harbor Township; Lisa Labbree of West Wildwood; submitted to the family courts at every hearing, contains
Galabina Goleminova of Mays Landing; Stephanie Chamberlain of recommendations for services and resources regarding the child’s
Galloway; Ericka Dice of Ocean City; Alexandra Rizzo of Egg Harbor education, medical and overall wellbeing.
Township; and, Erin Thompson of Millville. Currently, CASA for Children has the capacity to serve just over
“We are so grateful for these individuals commitment to advocate 65 percent of the children in care in Atlantic and Cape May Counties,
for children living in the foster care system,” said Director of Program leaving nearly 35 percent of the children and youth in foster care without
Services Jennifer Valentine. “Unfortunately, on average 300 new children an advocate. Individuals interested in becoming a CASA volunteer
enter foster care every year. Therefore, our need to recruit and train new should attend the Information Sessions held monthly at the CASA office
advocates also grows. Our goal is to have a CASA volunteer for every at 321 Shore Road, Somers Point, N.J. For more information call
child and youth in Atlantic and Cape May Counties who needs one. (609) 601-7800 or visit AtlanticCapeCASA.org.
Designer Handbag Bingo
Join the Atlantic City Police Foundation for our Second Annual
Designer Bag Bingo at Quaremba Hall at Saint Michael's Church, 10 N.
Mississippi Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 on Thursday, November 29,
2018. Parking at the Church (limited spots), street parking or parking at
the Wave parking lot (at the foot of the Atlantic City Expressway - enter
on Baltic Avenue). Those that attended last year's sold out event had a
wonderful time with great bags, great prizes, great food, and tons of fun.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with bingo action starting at 6:00 p.m. Your
$35 ticket will include a bingo card for 10 rounds. Dabbers ($1 each)
and additional bingo cards may be purchased upon arrival. Basket and
50/50 raffle tickets will also be sold on site the evening of the event. We
are not equipped to take credit or debit cards at Quaremba Hall. Please
bring cash or checks. All participants must be present to win.
Complimentary coffee and donuts will be available while they last. the event? Parking at the Church (limited spots), street parking or
Please bring your own snacks and drinks. Don't forget plates, napkins, parking at the Wave parking lot (at the foot of the Atlantic City
cups and utensils. A corkscrew is a must! Expressway - enter on Baltic Avenue).
Bring your friends and enjoy this fun-filled night out! Don't miss out What can I bring into the event? You can bring your own food and
on what is sure to be a great time for a great cause. drink. Don't forget plates, napkins, cups and utensils. A corkscrew is a
P.S. If you would rather pay by check, please send your check must!
payable to the Atlantic City Police Foundation, P.O. Box 8323, Atlantic How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please either
City, NJ 08404 noting the names of the attendees and including an email send a message through the Atlantic City Police Foundation's Facebook
of at least one member of your group must also be included since we will page, webpage or send an email to info@acpolicefoundation.com. You
send tickets only by email. will get a quicker response through Facebook. You may also write to the
FAQs Foundation at P.O. Box 8323, Atlantic City, NJ 08404.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? What's the refund policy? No refunds please.
You must be 18 to enter or play. You may not drink any alcoholic Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? To speed up the
beverages if you are under 21. We reserve the right to ask for registration process, please bring your ticket to the event.
identification which includes proof of age. Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? Yes
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from Share this event on Facebook and Twitter.We hope you can make it!
Cheers, Atlantic City Police Foundation.
Upcoming Events at Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape Community College is hosting the following events The Mays Landing Campus is located at 5100 Black Horse Pike in
during the month of November: Mays Landing; the Cape May County Campus is located at 341 Court
Nov. 28, 5:30-7 p.m.: Academy of Culinary Arts Open House, House-South Dennis Road in Cape May Court House; and the Charles D.
5:30-7 p.m. on Nov. 28 at the academy located in M Building of Atlantic Worthington Atlantic City Campus is located at 1535 Bacharach Blvd. in
Cape’s Mays Landing Campus. Register online at Atlantic City. The Academy of Culinary Arts is located at the college’s
atlantic.edu/aca/visit.htm. Mays Landing Campus.
Stockton Students Recruiting for Hip Hop Talent Showcase at Stockton Atlantic City
The Stockton University Hip Hop Culture Students will host a Hip talent on campus and within the community to be a part of the show. De-
Hop Talent Showcase at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Fannie Lou sired talent includes rappers, poets, singers and dancers.
Hamer Event Room at Stockton Admission is free, and there will be cash prizes awarded for first
University Atlantic City, 3711 Atlantic Ave. place and runners-up. Anyone interested in performing at the event can
The showcase is being organized by the Intro to Hip Hop Culture contact sherman38@go.stockton.edu or myer56@go.stockton.edu. For
class as their final service learning project. The students are recruiting updates, follow their Instagram, HHTShowcase.

The Arc of Atlantic County Teams Up with Community to Brighten Spirits With
Holiday Partners Food Drive
The Arc of Atlantic County’s Annual Holiday Partners Program is
seeking community donors to make the holidays a little brighter for
people with developmental and intellectual disabilities (I/DD) in Atlantic
County.
The Arc has teamed up with Tilton Fitness to host a Thanksgiving
Food Drive from now through November 19, 2018. Members of Tilton
Fitness, along with the staff and the public are encouraged to donate
non-perishable food items to the Tilton Fitness locations at 3022
Hingston Ave, Egg Harbor Township, or 323 S. Pitney Rd, Galloway
Township.
Items most needed are canned vegetables, fruits, boxed mashed
potatoes, stuffing, spices, broth, vegetable oil, boxed muffin and dessert
mix, peanut butter, dried beans, rice or legumes, low-sugar/whole grain
cereals, healthy snacks, ready to eat meals (soup, stew, chili, pasta, tuna,
chicken) and other items used to prepare meals. (Please, no items in glass
containers or items that are past their expiration date.)
“The staff and members of Tilton Fitness and Wellness are excited to
host these drop-off locations and make a difference in the lives of people
with developmental disabilities during this holiday season,” said Julie
Dods, Chief Operating Officer, Tilton Fitness. “Anyone can help make
this a success by bringing a non-perishable food item to one of our
Atlantic County locations,” Dods added.
Additionally, members of the community may help The Arc of
Atlantic County’s Adopt -A-Family Appeal, by providing gift cards or
unwrapped gifts to low-income individuals who live with intellectual and
developmental disabilities in Atlantic County.
Families caring for a loved one with developmental disabilities in
their home can experience a great deal of stress throughout the year, but
financial hardships even further complicate their lives during the
holidays. As Holiday Partners, donors can help alleviate some of that
stress.
“Caring for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental
disability can be challenging for families. Families with a single parent,
single-income, a lack of reliable transportation and meeting other basic
needs can make the holidays even more overwhelming,” commented
Art Exhibit at Atlantic Cape Community College Feature Artists from The Arc
The Arc of Atlantic County has announced a limited exhibit of
artwork entitled “The Spirit of Modern Artists” at Atlantic Cape
Community College, Spangler Library now through December 15, 2018.
The exhibit, sponsored by The Arc of Atlantic County, features over
30 pieces in a variety of mediums, including acrylics, watercolors, pencil
created by artists representing The Arc of Atlantic County.
The classes encourage people with intellectual or developmental
disabilities (I/DD) to express themselves and enhance their wellbeing.
The various forms of art can strengthen a person’s self-esteem giving
them the courage to try new things and improve their quality of life.
“We are excited to display these works which showcases the creative
talent of these artists, and includes their work in the community,”
commented Katherine Aikens, Spangler Library Art Gallery Coordinator,
“This exhibit serves a vital role of raising awareness on social issues for
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our
communities,” Aikens added.
The exhibit will then be open Monday through Thursday 9:00 am –
7:00 pm, Fridays 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and Saturdays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Featured artists who have contributed to the exhibit are: Dee
Caldwell—Galloway, Robert Cheesman, Raymond Davis, John Jeffries,
and Albert Shaw-- Mays Landing; Sarah Hendrixson, Lee Shafer,
Shiheeb Peterson — Egg Harbor Twp; Louis Knisley and Alfred
Palmieri—Somers Point; Canary Taylor and Betty Warrington
Learn How to Prevent an Overdose at Free Narcan Trainings
Free Narcan trainings will be held each month to help educate and
inform citizens of the use of Narcan, a life-saving opioid antidote.
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, 115 Americans die each day
from an opioid overdose which prompted its office to issue an advisory
earlier this month encouraging the public to learn how to recognize an
overdose and prevent it with the proper administration of Narcan.
Community trainings are provided by the Atlantic County Division of
Public Health in cooperation with the Urban Treatment Associates.
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Staff members, Bonnie and Drew from Tilton Fitness in Northfield show
their support by donating non-perishable items to The Arc of Atlantic
County.
Rebecca Reed, Director of Clinical Services. “Our Holiday Partners Food
Drive and Adopt-A-Family program helps to alleviate much of that stress
that these families feel and make their holidays more fulfilling.”
To Adopt-A-Family, contact Rebecca Reed at 609-485-0800 ext. 201
or email rreed@thearcatlantic.org. You may also drop off non-perishable
food items and new, unwrapped toys at The Arc’s main offices, 6550
Delilah Road, Suite 101, Egg Harbor Township during business hours of
8:30 – 4:30, Monday through Friday.
Volunteers are also needed to help wrap and deliver gifts. More
information is available on The Arc’s website at thearcatlantic.org.
For more information, please contact Mary Ruley Moyer, Director of
Development and Community Outreach at 609.485.0800 ext. 135, or by
email mmoyer@thearcatlantic.org.
Pleasantville; and Latoya Smith
Atlantic City.
Each of these artists have been
attending some form of art instruction
classes for many years as part of the Art
Program at The Arc of Atlantic County.
The classes, taught by talented art
instructors affiliated with The Ocean
City Fine Arts League, are open to
anyone with an intellectual or
developmental disability.
The Atlantic Cape Community
College, Art Gallery, Spangler Library is located at 5100 Black Horse
Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330. For more information, please call (609)
625-1111 Ext 5346. The Arc of Atlantic County 6550 Delilah Road, Suite
101 Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 P:
609-485-0800 F: 609-407-6282 arcatlantic.org
Funding for this project is supported by the NJ State Council on the
Arts/Dept. of State, a partner Agency of the National Endowment for the
Arts through a grant administered by The Atlantic County office of
Cultural & Heritage Affairs.
For more information on this event or signing up for any of The Arc
of Atlantic County’s art classes, contact Renee Bird at 609-485-0800 ext.
180. Visit thearcatlantic.org to learn more.
Morning sessions (10 AM – 12 Noon) are available at the Parkway
Building, 10 W. Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway December 5. Evening
sessions (6-8 PM) are being held at the Atlantic County Library, 306 E.
Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway on December 20.
Registration for any of these trainings is required and may be
completed by calling Joanna at (856) 263-8193 or by email to:
uta.narcan@verizon.net.
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Bangladeshi American Hindus celebrated Shyama Puja at Atlantic City
By Subrata Chowdhury

The Hindus of Atlantic County gathered in the prayer hall of Sree
Sree Gita Sangha which is located at Florida Avenue, to celebrate
Shyama Puja on November 06, Tuesday.
Shyama Puja or Kali Puja is the second largest festival that the
Bengali Hindus celebrate.
This program included Puja, Cultural Program, Religious Discussion,
etc. It is also called Deepabali or Diwali, the festival of lights.
Usually, Shyama Puja, worshiping the Goddess of strength, wisdom and
enlightenment, is celebrated in the night of Amavasya of the Bangla
month of Kartik (October/November).At the night of the festival,
members of the Hindu community lighted earthen lamps (Pradeep) at
their houses and crematoriums in memory of their departed elderly
persons. According to myths, goddess Kali was born
out of the brow of Goddess Durga during one of her
battles with the evil forces.
During the battle, Kali was so much in a killing
spree that she began destroying everything that came
in her sight. To stop her, Lord Shiva threw himself
under her feet. Shocked by this, Kali stuck out her
tongue in astonishment and put an end to her
rampage.
The main purpose of the Shyama puja is to seek
the help of the goddess in destroying evil-both in the
outside world and within human being.

South Jersey Gas Reminds Customers of Financial Assistance Programs that Help Manage
Winter Heating Costs
With winter on the horizon, South Jersey Gas encourages customers
to prepare for the colder months ahead. For some families, keeping warm
is not as simple as adjusting the thermostat. Many face competing
financial priorities and end up having to choose between utilities, food
and other necessities.
“We understand the importance of having access to safe, reliable,
affordable natural gas," said Craig Jennings, president, South Jersey Gas.
“That’s why we established our Financial Assistance Outreach team,
dedicated to building awareness of financial assistance programs and
connecting customers to valuable resources to manage winter heating
costs.”
South Jersey Gas wants to help customers better prepare for winter
heating season by advising them of the following programs and services
that can provide peace of mind when managing winter heating bills.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides
income-qualified customers with grants to offset their winter heating
bills. Eligibility factors include household size, income level and
geographic location. Program recipients can combine this offer with South Jersey Gas held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the company’s new,
other utility financial assistance programs. LIHEAP's application season headquarters in Atlantic City, a $ 25,000 donation was presented to the
runs from Oct. 1 through Aug. 31, 2019. For more information including Community Food Bank during the event
eligibility requirements and an application, call 2.1.1 or the LIHEAP not eligible for other types of assistance, in paying their energy,
Hotline at 800.510.3102. telephone and water bills. For more information dial 866.657.4273.
Universal Service Fund (USF) awards eligible participants up to Customers can also donate to support their neighbors in need through NJ
$1,800 each year in monthly credits split between a customer’s electric SHARES at NJShares.org.
and gas bill. Applications are available year-round. For more information In addition to state and federal financial resources, South Jersey Gas
dial 2.1.1. or 866.240.1347. provides customers with tools to help manage heating costs and energy
The Payment Assistance for Gas & Electric Program (PAGE) savings.
provides a one-time grant up to $750 to low-to-moderate-income South Jersey Gas Budget Billing offers a convenient way for
households experiencing a temporary financial crisis. Eligible customers customers to pay a consistent amount every month for a 12-month
may receive a subsidy on both their gas and electric accounts up to period, based on historic usage, making household budgeting easier.
$1,500 per year. This program is for customers not eligible for other Customers can enroll by calling the Customer Contact Center at
programs (e.g. LIHEAP or USF) during a given enrollment period. Visit 888.766.9900 or by visiting, southjerseygas.com.
NJPoweron.org for additional information and an application. South Jersey Gas Smart Energy Partners Program offers affordable
Lifeline offers a $225 grant to seniors or adults receiving Social energy efficiency improvements, rebates, 0% financing and tips to help
Security Disability benefits. The benefit can be applied equally to natural customers save money while reducing their carbon footprint.
gas and electric utilities. For more information dial 800.792.9745. For information on financial tools and resources visit,
NJ SHARES provides financial relief to income-eligible households, southjerseygas.com
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HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO ATLANTIC CITY PARTNERS WITH TURNING
POINT DAY CENTER TO HELP THE HOMELESS
Joe Jingoli , Rev. Days and Lt. Governor Oliver present the donation to
Turning Point
A house with a tent in the background Description generated with
very high confidence
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City continues their commitment
to helping the community. On Wednesday, November 14 , Lt. Governor
Sheila Oliver, members of the Atlantic City Council, Jim Johnson,
Special Counsel in the Governor’s Counsel’s Office and Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino Atlantic City partner, Joe Jingoli, Jr. presented donated
items by the Department of Community Affairs to Reverend Collins A.
Days Sr. for the Turning Point Day Center for the Homeless in Atlantic
City.
Turning Point Day Center provides an essential service to Atlantic
City by ministering to the city’s homeless population. The day center
offers meals, clothing, classes, showers and drug counseling for the
homeless and working poor, providing a place for shelter and refuge for
those in need.
On behalf of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Joe Jingoli, Jr.
The Sounds of Motown at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
After an astonishing summer and due to popular demand, Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has extended Motor City Live: A Motown
Tribute Concert through December 9 with shows every Sunday at Sound
Waves.
Rev. Days provides a tour of the facility to Council President Small,
Lt. Governor Oliver, and Councilman Shabazz
stated, “We believe in Turning Point’s mission and have made a
commitment to take on responsibility for the center’s rent obligations
until Turning Point reaches an adequate level of financial stability.”
As part of Hard Rock’s commitment to help people who are
homeless, a Turning Point Rapid Response Team is in the process of
being put into place. Hard Rock security or representatives will call
Turning Point Day Center directly, who will then dispatch the Rapid
Response team with a 16-passenger van and a person certified to bring
individuals back to the facility and offer them services with Turning
Point Day Center and / or collaborating services. The facility currently
operates between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with the possibility of expanding the
time. Lt. Governor Oliver in her remarks offered financial assistance in
the form of a grant to assist Turning Point with operational and service
related expenses. The Lt. Governor also toured the facility and met
staffers and clients. 1717 Bishop Richard Allen Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
turningpointdaycenterac.org (609) 428-6163
Tickets for Motor City Live range from $20 to $30. For more
information or to purchase tickets in advance, see
hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ATLANTIC CITY
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
2019 BUDGET AND CHANGES TO
RULES, RATES & REGULATIONS
Public Hearings are scheduled for
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
and on
Thursday, December 6, 2018
at 10:00 A.M., in the
MUA's offices,
401 N. Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City,
New Jersey, to discuss the MUA's 2019
Budget, and Changes to the Rules
Rates & Regulations.
This Notice is in accordance with New
Jersey Statutes (N.J.S.A. 40:14B-23).
Comments may be presented at the hearing
in person or in written form.
The Authority will also accept written
comments received
prior to December 1, 2018.

MBCA Turkey Drop 2018
The 25th Annual Holiday giving program took place on Thursday
Nov.15th throughout Atlantic City by the non-profit civic organization
the Metropolitan Business and Citizen’s Association (MBCA).
co-sponsored by Cooper Levenson Law firm. Volunteers delivered over
80 turkeys to senior citizens and disabled throughout Atlantic City.
MBCA is committed to helping make better living conditions for our
residents. The holiday season is a perfect time to fulfill this mission.
Information on upcoming events or MBCA membership can be found
at acmetbiz.com or 609-348-1903.
Inaugural Basketball Hall of Fame Boardwalk Classic on December 15
Eight Teams to Participate in One-Day Quadruple-Header in AC
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Casino
Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) of Atlantic City
announced the field of teams for the first-ever Boardwalk Classic
presented by Citi, a newly developed college basketball showcase to be
held at Historic Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, December 15, 2018. It is
another signature event created by CRDA’s ongoing programming
alliance with IMG.
The one-day quadruple-header will feature Temple University
(American Athletic) vs. Davidson College (Atlantic 10); Iona College
Dmitry Bivol To Defend WBA Title Against Hard-Hitting Jean Pascal at the Etess Arena at
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Saturday, November 24
Televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing®
Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA Light Heavyweight World Title
against former Olympian and former WBC, IBO, and Ring Magazine
champion Jean Pascal on Saturday, November 24, 2018 as boxing returns
to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
The event will be promoted by Main Events and World of Boxing,
Bivol’s promoter, in association with Jean Pascal Promotions. The bout
will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at
10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Tickets range between $30.00 and $150.00 through
HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com.
NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH
Initiative Highlights the Needs of Older Youth Living in Foster Care
Every year more than 20,000 youth across the country age out of the
foster care system. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for
Children of Atlantic and Cape May Counties is one local organization
that is trying to help older foster youth make lasting connections and
prepare for adulthood if they leave foster care without a permanent home.
jtia.org/
THE AC TIMES • November 15, 2018 9
(MAAC) vs. Princeton University (Ivy League); Penn State (Big Ten) vs
North Carolina State University (ACC); and Virginia Tech (ACC) vs
University of Washington (Pac-12). Seven of the eight schools
participated in the 2018 college basketball post season, including Penn
State, who won the NIT tournament (joined in that event by Temple and
Washington.) Davidson, the Atlantic 10 tourney champ, appeared in the
NCAA tournament, along with N.C. State, Virginia Tech, and Iona.
Visit us on the web: hoophall.com … on Facebook:
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Photo Credit: David Spagnolo/Main Events Photo Credit: David Spagnolo/Main Events
As many as 50 percent of youth who age out of foster care are likely
to become homeless. This year, National Adoption Month is providing
resources on how the voices of older youth can help professionals ensure
“forever families” for teenagers in foster care.
“CASA has worked with foster youth for 17 years and has seen
first-hand the negative effects of children lingering in the foster care
system. Children ages seven to 17 are at greater risk of not finding a
permanent home and aging out of the system. This means that they are
often left on their own at age 18 with no family to call their own,” says
CASA Executive Director Angie Waters. “These youth have minimal
skills, a high school education, at best, and lack the basic knowledge to
live on their own. You can imagine what happens to these youth,” Waters
said. “Homeless, jobless or underemployed, these youth can turn to crime
and drugs as a means to survive. A young person bereft of any family ties
lacks the foundational support and guidance that all youth need as they
mature into adulthood.”
CASA volunteers specifically help this age group by encouraging
educational achievement, ensuring sibling and parental visits to keep
family relations intact, recommending appropriate long-term placements
and helping improve social relations. “As with all children living in care,
CASA’s number one priority is to help them find a permanent home so
they do not age out of the system. If a permanent home is not possible,
we want them to be as prepared for the future as they can be,” said
Waters.
Individuals interested in becoming a CASA volunteer should attend
an Information Session, which are held three times per month at the
CASA office in Somers Point, N.J. and throughout the community. For
more information call (609) 601-7800 or visit AtlanticCapeCASA.org.
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Atlantic City Electric Brings Together Groups Essential to Connecting Customers
With Energy Assistance
Atlantic City Electric Region President Gary Stockbridge addresses more
than 100 attendees of Atlantic City Electric’s recent energy assistance
summit, which offered helpful information to representatives with local
organizations that work with customers who may struggle with meeting
their energy needs.
Energy Summit supports ongoing efforts to provide helpful resources
and assistance in preparation for winter
As part of its ongoing efforts to help customers access affordable
energy service, Atlantic City Electric recently hosted an energy
assistance summit for local organizations that work with customers who
may struggle with meeting their energy needs. The annual summit is an
opportunity for Atlantic City Electric to share key updates on available
assistance and introduce new programs that may be of interest to
organizations that work in local communities.
“We are committed to ensuring all our customers have the ability to
heat and cool their homes,” said Felecia Greer, director & customer
advocate for Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric. “To
help our customers access the many energy assistance resources we
provide, it’s important that we collaborate with local partners that work
with the most vulnerable customers across our service area. It’s one of
the best ways to get the right resources and assistance into the hands of
those who need it most.”
Non-profit organizations, along with state and governmental agencies
that assist residents across Atlantic City Electric’s service area, attend the
summits, which have been held annually since 2010. The events also
include presentations from guest speakers, who offer unique insights on
available resources and how to connect residents with available
assistance.
Atlantic City Electric recently held its annual energy assistance summit
to share key updates on available assistance and introduce new programs
that may be of interest to organizations that work in local communities.
“The outreach work that Atlantic City Electric performs in the
community is critical in connecting their customers with the necessary
resources that can help them better manage their energy bills,” said
Kimberly Warrick, director of Customer Operations and Community
Outreach for New Jersey SHARES. “The programs we administer rely
strongly on our agency partners who are the grassroots in the
communities that need the most assistance. These annual summits are
vital in bringing various agencies together and arming them with
important program information to assist residents in need.”
There are also many other programs available to help low and
limited-income customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills,
including the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP),
a federally-funded program that helps low-income families meet the
costs of their home energy needs. Up to $1,000 in grant support per
customer is available, depending on a household’s income, size, and type
of fuel, with no pay back required. Customers who wish to learn more
about LIHEAP or other available programs should
visit atlanticcityelectric.com or call 800-642-3780.
Atlantic City Electric also offers helpful payment options for
customers such as Budget Billing, which averages payments over a
12-month period to help customers manage their monthly energy bills.
The company also provides customers with tools and resources to
manage energy more efficiently through My Account. My Account
contains tools and detailed energy usage information that allow
customers to track energy use, compare usage trends, and discover the
results of energy-saving practices. Visit
atlanticcityelectric.com/waystosave to learn about these helpful tools and
resources.
To learn more, visit The Source, Atlantic City Electric’s online news
room. Find additional information about Atlantic City Electric by visiting
atlanticcityelectric.com. Follow the company on Facebook at
facebook.com/atlanticcityelectric and on Twitter at
twitter.com/acelecconnect. Atlantic City Electric’s mobile app is
available at www.atlanticcityelectric.com/mobileapp.
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Howard Bacharach Scholarship Foundation Creates Endowment for Stockton Students
The Howard Bacharach Scholarship Foundation has established an
endowed scholarship for hospitality, tourism and culinary students at
Stockton University.
Bacharach’s wife, Ronnie, of Ventnor, and Maureen English of
Manahawkin, vice president of the foundation, presented a check for
$26,000 to Stockton President Harvey Kesselman and Chief
Development Officer Daniel Nugent at the Scholarship Recognition
Dinner Nov. 7.
Howard Bacharach served for more than a decade as executive
director of the Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Association where he
coordinated many fund-raising events to support the association’s
education and scholarship program.
After his death in 2014, his wife created the scholarship foundation to
continue his work.
“His passion was to raise scholarship money,” she said. “I wanted to
keep it going in his name.”
Nugent said $25,000 will establish the endowment, and the additional Maureen English of Manahawkin, vice president of the Howard
$1,000 will be awarded to a student. Bacharach Scholarship Foundation and Ronnie Bacharach of Ventnor,
“The extra $1,000 was so that we could start it immediately,” Nugent widow of the late Howard Bacharach, with Stockton University President
said. Harvey Kesselman at the Scholarship Recognition Dinner at Stockton.

Stockton University and Cumberland County College Sign Transfer Partnership Agreement
The presidents of Stockton University in Galloway Township and
Cumberland County College in Vineland announced a new dual
admission and transfer partnership that will help students make a smooth
transition from the two-year college to Stockton’s bachelor’s degree
program.
The five-year agreement strengthens the relationship between
Stockton and Cumberland by offering multiple opportunities for students
to seamlessly pursue associate and bachelor’s degrees at the two
institutions of higher education.
“What sets this articulation apart from many of the others
Cumberland has entered into, is that it will be a much more enhanced
arrangement,” said Cumberland County College Interim President Shelly
Schneider. “Our students will have direct pathways with specific
programs and some will have the ability to do hands-on course work in
the summer while being on Stockton’s campus.
“In addition, there may be scholarship availability to our students
who complete their associate degree here at Cumberland County College,
community college.
which will definitely boost degree completion. Details are being finalized
"This agreement will help support students as they begin their degree
for the specific program-to-program articulation. We know that many of
at Cumberland County College, and provides the assurance that they can
our students choose Stockton University once they leave Cumberland
have a smooth pathway to a bachelor’s degree at Stockton,” Kesselman
and this agreement strengthens the partnership to allow them to save time
said.
and money.”
The terms of the agreement include:
Stockton President Harvey Kesselman said he is excited to provide
Students who are denied direct admission to Stockton can receive
Cumberland County College students a new opportunity to earn a
conditional dual admission in partnership with Cumberland. Students
bachelor’s degree and take advantage of Stockton resources while at the
will attend classes at Cumberland but have access to campus activities
and student groups at Stockton and receive a special Stockton
Identification card through Stockton’s Transfer Pathways program.
Students who successfully complete their associate degree at
Cumberland can automatically transfer to Stockton with junior standing
to complete their bachelor’s degree. Application fees to Stockton will be
waived for eligible students.
Students who complete at least 36 credits at Cumberland, and a total
of 64 credits between the county college and the four-year institution, are
eligible to receive a retroactive associate degree from Cumberland.
Stockton and Cumberland will co-host “reverse transfer” information
sessions for students.
Stockton and Cumberland will develop specific program-to-program
articulation agreements for high-demand majors to facilitate the quality
and ease of transfer.
Students will receive joint advising from Stockton and Cumberland
and a Stockton advisor will have office space and a regular schedule at
Cumberland.
Students will be eligible for financial aid from whichever institution
they are attending. Stockton will provide five one-year scholarships of
$2,000 per year to Cumberland graduates whose admission to Stockton is
covered by the agreement.
Stockton and Cumberland will establish an advisory committee to
ensure best practices in recruitment, enrollment management, academic
and student services, information technology, marketing and facilities
use.
Stockton already has similar agreements with Atlantic Cape
Community College, Camden County College and Brookdale
Community College and is pursuing additional partnerships with other
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