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*Brooklawn Partners with Rite-Aids KidCents Program/Project Medicine Drop

BROOKLAWN, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--The Borough of Brooklawn, in partnership with Rite-Aids KidCents Program, is proud to announce they are now participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Project Medicine Drop. You can anonymously drop off old expired medications, medications you no longer use, and other drugs. Whenever the Borough building is open to the public you can dispose of your unwanted medication/drugs at your convenience. The mailbox style drop-box is located in the Borough Hall, just to the right as you walk in. You do not have to check-in with the police department, just deposit into the box as you would a mailbox.

State Police Seize 27 pounds of Fentanyl Pills, Heroin, and Shut Down Drug Production Mill

Suspects Found with 2 Kilograms of Powder Fentanyl, Heroin, Weapons and Ammo

Irvington Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police Auto Theft Task Force, which is comprised of the Division of Criminal Justice, Newark Police Department, and Bloomfield Police Department, arrested Juan Rodriguez, 43, and Beatrice Sepulveda, 29, both of Irvington Township, N.J., and shut down a narcotics processing mill, seizing 27 pounds of fentanyl pills and other narcotics.

Sucking Your Baby’s Pacifier to Clean It May Prevent Allergies

 

Newswise — SEATTLE (November 16, 2018) – If the thought of sucking your baby’s pacifier to clean it and then popping it in your baby’s mouth grosses you out, think again. New research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting suggests a link between parental sucking on a pacifier and a lower allergic response among young children.  

“We interviewed 128 mothers of infants multiple times over a period of 18 months and asked how they cleaned their child’s pacifier,” says allergist Eliane Abou-Jaoude, MD, ACAAI member and lead author on the study conducted by Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. “We found the children of mothers who sucked on the pacifier had lower IgE levels.” IgE is a type of antibody related to allergic responses in the body. Although there are exceptions, higher IgE levels indicate a higher risk of having allergies and allergic asthma.”

*Rutgers Master Gardener of Camden County

 Do you want to increase your knowledge of the garden?  Are you a novice gardener who wants to learn more?  The Rutgers Master Gardener Course is offered from February 5, 2019 through April, 9:00 am until noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The last day to register is January 31. This science-based course is presented at the Camden County Parks Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ  08002 

*Gloucester City Christmas Parade Dec. 6

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Wall Township Resident Featured on Global Stage for Game Design Work

PEORIA, IL (11/15/2018)-- A team of Bradley University game designers has been highlighted for their impressive work by DreamHack.com, home of the world's largest computer festivals.

Luke Piazza from Wall Township (07719) helped create the Match-Ride Rescue game for a class assignment. Bradley University's team is one of 11 teams selected to network and participate in this month's Atlanta Student Game Showcase.

Maryland Fishing Report: Walleye, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Chain Pickerel Biting

Maryland Fishing Report: Nov. 14

 

by Keith Lockwood

 

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

 

Young Isaac looks like he was having a great time catching catfish recently. Photo by Eric Packard

As cold weather prevails, water temperatures are dropping, which is limiting some fishing opportunities but is expanding others. Many of our resident fisheries are in transition — striped bass fishing is still good but slowing down, white perch are active but now are schooled up in deeper water. Trout fishing is very good as is fishing for walleye, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. At the coastal areas, summer species are being replaced by cold water fish such as sea bass and tautog.

An often overlooked species is our catfish in Maryland, and cooler water temperatures tend to kick their feeding activity into high gear. We have two native species of catfish in Maryland, the white and the bullhead. Introduced catfish species are the channel, flathead and blue catfish.

SmarterSafer Coalition: Nine Years After Nor’Ida, National Flood Insurance Program Still Needs Reform

BACKGROUND

In November 2009, nor’easter storm Nor’Ida ravaged New Jersey with coastal losses approaching $180 million. Antiquated federal disaster policies made it difficult for New Jersey homeowners to
rebuild after the devastating storm. Nine years on from Nor’Ida, problems with federal disaster policy have still not been fixed. As storms become more frequent and intense, more lives will be vulnerable to catastrophes. We need updated federal disaster policies to better protect people in harm’s way, the environment and taxpayers.

 

Get Some Fall Fishing In! Register with the Saltwater Registry NOW!

 

TRENTON, NJ (November 2018)--All saltwater anglers are reminded to register with the FREE NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program (NJSRRP) prior to fishing. Registrations expire on December 31 and must be renewed annually. Anglers who were previously registered but haven't renewed for 2018 should do so before fishing.

*Registrations can be renewed for 2019 beginning on December 15^th.

Anglers with a valid license/registration from another state, or a NJ freshwater license, are still required to register with the NJSRRP.

Visit www.saltwaterregistry.nj.gov for more information or to register. To renew a previous registration, select "RENEW ANY REGISTRATION". Anglers or for-hire vessel owners/operators who have not registered with the NJSRRP previously should select "NEW INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION" or "NEW FOR-HIRE REGISTRATION" respectively.

Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Causes Asthma Symptoms in Child Allergic to Cannabis

 

Newswise — SEATTLE (November 16, 2018) – It’s well established that secondhand smoke from cigarettes is a risk to anyone who suffers from asthma. New research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting shows it’s possible for both children and adults with uncontrolled asthma to find their symptoms worsening due to cannabis allergy and exposure to marijuana smoke.

Gloucester Township PD: Vehicle Safety Tips for Holiday Shopping

 

Vehicle Safety Tips for Holiday Shopping

The holiday shopping season can be fun and fulfilling, but it is also a time when cars become treasure troves for thieves.

Lock Shopping Bags in the Trunk 

*Trip to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show

*Brooklawn Residents! School Board Vacancy

Immediate Opening:

BOE Member Vacancy

 

Must meet qualifications to become a NJ school board member:

 

Qualifications to become a school board member in the state of New Jersey include being a citizen and resident of the district for at least one year immediately preceding election; being able to read and write; being registered to vote in the district, and being a qualified voter.

Please apply in writing to:

 

Ellen Boulden Administrative Secretary (eboulden@alicecostello.com)

Alice Costello School -  Brooklawn

301 Haakon Rd.,

Brooklawn, NJ 08030

Obituary: Murray Widman, of Lawrenceville, GA (formerly of Bellmawr, NJ) age 62

Murray Widman, of Lawrenceville, GA (formerly of Bellmawr, NJ), passed away on October 19, 2018 at the age of 62.

He was the son of the late Philip and Ethel (nee Zahn) Widman. Murray is survived by his two daughters Krystal L. Widman of Mt. Laurel, NJ and Angie Widman-Anderson and her husband Jeff of Flowery Branch, GA. In addition to his daughters he is survived by two grandchildren Tristan M. McGee and Hayleigh L. Anderson, brothers Larry (Lynne) and Lee (Elisa) Widman and sister Beth (David) Widman-Salzman, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his son Murray John Widman in 2012 and his daughter Danielle Widman in 2006.

Burlington County is looking to grow its Domestic Violence Response Team

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Burlington County is looking to grow its Domestic Violence Response Team. This team consists of volunteers who work with Providence House, Domestic Violence Services and local police departments to help people who experience domestic violence by empowering and advocating for victims.

SPEND THE HOLIDAY SEASON ON THE KIMMEL CENTER CULTURAL CAMPUS

 

WITH CHERISHED MUSICAL TRADITIONS, RETURNING FAVORITES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

 

 (Philadelphia, PA, November 17, 2018) –– Spend the holiday season on the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus, with themed programming and family-friendly activities, including: returning favorites spanning rock, Gospel, jazz, and brass; treasured traditions from various Kimmel Center Resident Companies like the Pennsylvania Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and The Philly POPS; and opportunities for holiday community service and city-wide celebrations.

Troopers Rescue Unconscious Man from Burning Car

Gloucester Township, N.J. - On Sunday, November 4, Troopers Thomas O’Connor and Christopher Warwick pulled an unconscious man from a burning car moments before it became fully engulfed in flames on State Highway 42 in Gloucester Township, Camden County.

At approximately 11:23 p.m., the troopers responded to a call for a car in the grass median that was possibly involved in a crash.  When troopers arrived, they observed a Ford Fusion against the metal guardrail with smoke coming from the front wheel well.  The driver of the Ford was unconscious and his foot was pressed on the accelerator.

Results: Record Number of Women Elected to State Legislatures Nationwide

 

 

A record number of women have been elected to state legislatures nationwide, according to data from the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.

TSA Administrator: 2018 holiday travel period expected to be the busiest travel season on record

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration is expecting a record breaking number of flyers this upcoming Thanksgiving holiday travel period with more than 25 million passengers traveling through security screening checkpoints nationwide Nov. 16 through Nov. 26, an increase of 5 percent from 2017. TSA officials are prepared to process the volume of passengers at airport security checkpoints, deploying new technology, an additional 80 passenger screening canine teams and more than 1,200 TSA officers.

Atlantic City Electric Joins Energy Companies Across North America In Fight Against Scammers

 

“Utilities United Against Scams Day” helps raise awareness and provides customers with
essential information to fight back!

MAYS LANDING, NJ (November 17, 2018) – Atlantic City Electric is joining more than 100 energy companies across the United States and Canada in the effort to protect customers from scams targeting customers of electric, natural gas, water, and other utilities. Atlantic City Electric and its sister Exelon companies, BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO, and Pepco are committed to educating customers and putting a stop to scamming.

Secretary Azar Comments on Data Showing Rising E-Cigarette Use Among Youth

 

WASHINGTON,D.C.--Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar issued the following statement regarding the sharp uptick in e-cigarette use among youth reported in the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey:

“America’s youth are facing a public health crisis that threatens an entire generation: skyrocketing use of nicotine products, brought on by access to flavored products in particular. Use of these products, including e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes, and cigars, put our youth at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction.

Free admission to Delaware’s state parks and the Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday

 

DOVER (Nov. 16, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, and Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invite the public to #OptOutside this Black Friday by visiting Delaware State Parks. This year, visitors can enjoy free entry to state parks on Black Friday, Nov. 23. The Brandywine Zoo is joining in on the outdoor fun and will also be waiving admission all day.

GTPD hosts Survivors Of Suicide Loss Day Healing and Hope Event November 17th 9am-12pm

 

 

The Gloucester Township Police Department is hosting a Survivors Of Suicide Loss Day Healing and Hope Event for residents affected by suicide loss.

You are not alone. Join a community of suicide loss survivors to find comfort and gain understanding as we share stories of healing and hope.

NJDOH confirms 11th Pediatric Death Of Wanaque Patient

 

Commissioner Requests MRC Volunteers to Speed Up Separation of Patients

  

TRENTON, NJ (November 16, 2018)--A severely ill child with a confirmed case of adenovirus died last night in a North Jersey hospital. The child had been a resident of the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell and was among 34 pediatric adenovirus cases that have been associated with the current outbreak, including a total of 11 deaths.

Penn National Gaming Seeking to Acquire Operations of Greektown Casino-Hotel

 

Acquisition of Established Property in Downtown Detroit Expected to be Immediately Accretive to Operating Results with a Post Synergy Multiple of Approximately 6.3x

WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)(November 14, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (“Penn National” or the “Company”), announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operations of Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit, Michigan (“Greektown”) for approximately $300 million in cash.

 

 

 

Road Closure/Parking Restrictions for Annual Mark Ryan Memorial Run Saturday

 

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Gloucester City Police released the following parking restrictions for the annual Mark Ryan Memorial Run to be held Saturday. 

On Saturday, November 17^th. the following parking restrictions will be enforced between 5:30 am and 11:00 am to facilitate the 8^th. Annual Cpl. Mark Ryan 5K Run/Walk:

Soiree In The Cities Girls Night Out is coming to Philadelphia, Saturday, December 8

Hello Philadelphia!

Soiree In The Cities Girls Night Out is coming to Philadelphia, Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Center For Architecture & Design. Event hours are 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Enjoy complimentary cocktails, shopping young emerging designers from the East coast, red carpet, manicures, henna, shopping and other fun services. This is perfect night to get together with your girlfriends and let it all hang loose:

Free admission with a current School ID. Must be 21 or over for this event. Tickets are $25.

Dates for Little League World Series 2019 Set

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Fans from around the world can begin making their plans to attend each of the seven Little League^® World Series Tournaments in 2019, as the dates and logos were officially approved at the annual fall meeting of the Little League International Board of Directors on Friday, Nov. 9. In addition to the dates for each of the events, the official logos for all seven World Series events were revealed.

Action Wellness Presents: Action Heroes Wear Red

AmeriHealth Caritas Proudly Joins Campaign to Raise Awareness About HIV on the 30th Anniversary of World AIDS Day...World AIDS Day - Saturday, December 1, 2018
 

Philadelphia, PA (November 2018) - On Saturday, December 1, 2018, Action Wellness will observe World AIDS Day in partnership with AmeriHealth Caritas.  As a part of their annual campaign “Action Heroes Wear Red”,  friends and allies are asked to wear red, or a red ribbon, on this day to raise awareness for World AIDS Day. This day is an opportunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV and to commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illness.

CNB Hunting/Fishing Pa: Bear Season Opens Nov. 17; Attention Duck Hunters

HELP SUPPORT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION: BUY A GAME COMMISSION CALENDAR

The Pennsylvania Game Commission this fall is offering both a wild birds and a wildlife calendar to raise money for wildlife conservation among residents who normally don’t contribute to wildlife’s wellbeing in the Keystone State.

Kiwanis Family of Clubs Make a Difference

 HADDON HEIGHTS NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)- Two area Key Clubs joined with the Kiwanis Club of the Haddons to beautify the Little Timber Creek Nature Trail with 100 hours of service on November 3 to celebrate Kiwanis One Day.

Cooper University Health Care to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour for All Employees

Wage Hike by Largest Employer in Camden City and County Will Benefit 10% of Workforce

 

(Camden) – Cooper University Health Care Chairman George E. Norcross, III today announced the health system will increase the minimum wage it pays employees to $15 an hour, the first health system in New Jersey to make such a commitment to its full-time, part-time, and per-diem employees. The new minimum wage policy will go into effect on January 1, 2019, and will benefit approximately 10 percent of Cooper’s 7,500 employees, one third of whom are Camden city residents and over 450 of whom are Camden County residents. All other employee benefits and compensation will remain in place.

Congressman Norcross on National Apprenticeship Week

It’s National Apprenticeship Week and I hope you’ll join me in recognizing the importance of career training in America.

My family jokes that I’m ‘an electrician with a tie’ and I look at issues in Congress through that lens. That’s why it was a perfect fit for me to talk about my work to expand apprenticeships and make career training more affordable on This Old House!

 

The Muhlenberg Football Team Receives NCAA Tournament Bid

 

ALLENTOWN, PA (11/13/2018)-- Following a 9-1 regular season, the Muhlenberg football team received an at-large berth to the NCAA Division III Championships. The Mules will play their first- round game at Delaware Valley on Saturday, November 17, at noon.

The following local students are members of the team:

Malcolm Henry of Elmer

Jon Stoerrle of Marmora

 

Help Wanted: Casting for Feature Film Shooting in South Jersey

Compensation: Volunteer
Requirements:
Contact Information
Contact: Mark Mazzeo Mazzeo
Phone: Private
Email: gplmark@gmail.com

 

Casting The Last White Man. This is a self funded project, so unfortunately we are unable to pay actors and crew. We are looking for passionate actors who are available, reliable, and flexible. Must be available on weekends as most or all of shooting will be done on weekends. We are looking to start shooting some time between January and March and would continue until complete, shooting mostly exteriors first to capture the winter look the film requires and interiors as we can after that.

FBI: Hate Crimes Increase

The number of hate crime incidents reported to the FBI increased about 17 percent in 2017 compared with the previous year, according to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program’s annual Hate Crime Statistics report, released today.

Law enforcement reported 7,175 hate crimes to UCR in 2017, up from 6,121 in 2016. Although the numbers increased last year, so did the number of law enforcement agencies reporting hate crime data—with approximately 1,000 additional agencies contributing information. The report, Hate Crime Statistics, 2017, includes hate crime information for last year, broken down by location, offenders, bias types, and victims.

Kiwanis Family of Clubs Grows

Receiving their Kiwanis Charter as a Builders Club from Kiwanis Club of the Haddons sponsored youth advisor Harvery Lermack (far right) are faculty advisors (left to right) Jules Farkas, Gail Trocola and club president Leah Wayne. 

 

CHERRY HILL NJ (November 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet): The first Builders Club in the Cherry Hill School district has been chartered by Kiwanis International this fall.  Rosa International Middle School hosts this service club for middle school students. 

Beware of Publisher's Clearing House Scam

 

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CNBNews Editor's Note: Today we received a call from a person who said he was calling on behalf of Publishers Clearing House. The scam artist said we won $850,000, and a new car. "What color do we want?"  He further said all we have to do is pay the federal taxes, which was $219. At this point we told him to jump off the Walt Whitman Bridge and hung up our phone.

Publishers Clearing House has said your chances of winning a top prize such as $7,000 a week for life are "in the hundreds of millions." Other estimates place your odds at 1 in 1.7 billion.

To put that in perspective, the odds of winning the Powerball lottery jackpot are 1 in 292 million. Compared to the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, that's practically a sure thing.

Below is a press release we located from the Division of Consumer and Business Education dated  April 2017 about this scam. Please read it. Don't be fooled. 

 

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SISTER DONNA SHALLO, I.H.M., DEDICATED CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR TO BE HONORED

 

 

BY CORA SERVICES AS THE 2018 CIVIC CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN 

 

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Sister Donna Shallo, I.H.M., former President of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls (LF) in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia and longtime dedicated Catholic school educator in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be honored by CORA Services as a 2018 Civic Champion.  Sister Donna will be recognized during CORA’s 47th Annual Champions for Children Celebration.

Flying from Philly? Ten tips for family travelers

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--With Christmas around the corner, Philadelphia International Airport will be the holiday launchpad for hordes of festive families.

But whether you’re joining family Tampa or Toronto, or headed for Amsterdam, Rome or Paris, you might need some advice on pre-flight activities in and around the City of Brotherly Love’s air transport hub.

With that in mind, here are ten tips for family travelers flying from Philly.

1.Rocky Steps and Statue

No self-respecting film fan visits Philly without running up the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and having their photo snapped hands aloft like Sly Stallone’s pugilistic silver screen hero.

Independence Blue Cross is spreading cheer for the 25th anniversary of Blue Cross RiverRink

 

Blue Cross Riverrink

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--For a quarter century, the Blue Cross RiverRink season has started on Black Friday to help ring in the holidays . This year, it’s opening up with a very special treat for Philadelphia. Thanks to a generous gift from Independence Blue Cross, the rink’s founding and sustaining sponsor, ice skating (including admission and skate rental) will be completely free on opening day!

Allegheny County Survey: Teens Are Losing Loved Ones to Murder, Raising Suicide Risk

Newswise — PITTSBURGH, Nov. 13, 2018 – Nearly half of black teenagers surveyed in Allegheny County report losing a friend or family member to murder, a disproportionately stark statistic that is associated with suicide attempts and other negative childhood experiences, according to research led by UPMC and University of Pittsburgh scientists. 

UPDATE:Because of the Weather, the Event will be Held Monday, November 19 instead of Today

 

ACES First Thanksgiving Food Bank Give-Away, Brooklawn Residents Invited

Some of the students involved with raising money for the school's first Thanksgiving Food Bank pose with the food they purchased. (photo provided)

DRPA PARTICIPANT IN NATIONAL TRAFFIC INCIDENT RESPONSE AWARENESS WEEK

Campaign goal is to raise awareness about the dangers emergency responders face every day

The Delaware River Port Authority, in coordination with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), is joining forces with several other transportation agencies to participate in National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week. 

Pet Disaster Relief Trailer Prepared for Emergencies

 

(Lindenwold, NJ)(November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-– Camden County is now equipped with a state-of-the-art AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer that will be available to dispatch to any disaster scenes that need assistance sheltering pets.

FACE OF DEFENSE: Quadruplets (Plus 1) Join Up

 

NOV. 11, 2018 | BY KATIE LANGE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

 

Siblings often follow in each other’s footsteps, but you don’t often see a clan of family members joining the military at the same time – especially when there are five of them who are the same age. 

 

The Lees family of Ada, Michigan, is different. Their 18-year-old quadruplets all joined up together after high school graduation this spring, and here’s the thing – there’s one more 18-year-old in the family who enlisted.

You see, it’s a bit complicated. 

Freeholder Board, Atlantic City Electric and Red Cross Prepared for Winter Emergencies

 

 

Lindenwold, NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet) – Camden County, Atlantic City Electric and the American Red Cross are ready for the upcoming winter storm season and they want county residents to be prepared as well.

Gloucester County Caregivers Honored

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(Deptford, NJ)(November 2018)(CNBNewsnet) -- Gloucester County Senior Services hosted the annual Caregiver Appreciation Luncheon at Auletto Caterers in Deptford. Freeholder Heather Simmons gave the welcome remarks at the event.

Samaritan’s Tree of Life Ceremonies for Communities To Remember Your Loved Ones

 

Marlton, N.J. –The community is invited to a special annual tradition.  Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice presents its Tree of Life ceremonies at five area locations. The moving ceremonies serve as an opportune place to gather family and friends to remember loved ones.

ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S WEEKLY COLUMN: Philadelphia Inquirer Article is Seriously Flawed

To the Philadelphia Catholic community:

Dear friends,

Every once in awhile a story circulates in the press that requires a response.  That is my purpose here.

Many of you may have seen the article in the November 12 Philadelphia Inquirerfocusing on Stephen Szutenbach, a former Denver seminarian, and his adult sexual encounters with Kent Drotar.  Father Drotar was vice rector of Denver's St. John Vianney Seminary for a time during my tenure as Archbishop of Denver.  If you haven't read the Inquirer story, I encourage you to do so: