Clinton Township Newsletter

Amber and S i lv e r A l e r t s Roadway message boards alert drivers of any number of circumstances, including road conditions, traffic congestion, detours and even public safety reminders to buckle up. These variable-message signs are also used to broadcast time-sensitive and even life-saving information about child abductions in the form of AMBER Alerts and, in the case of adult missing persons (usually senior citizens), Silver Alerts. Named for Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old who was abducted and murdered in Texas in 1996, AMBER is now officially a "backronym" (a phrase constructed to fit an existing word in the form of an acronym) for America's Missing: Broadcasting Emergency Response. When a child abduction has occurred, law enforcement agencies are tasked with determining whether the criteria exist for issuance of an alert. If such conditions are met, in conjunction with the cooperation of broadcast media, an emergency alert is broadcast through a number of outlets, including, but not limited to, radio, television, highway signs, wireless devices and the Internet. AMBER Alerts encourage public participation in locating abducted children, persons or suspects and, to date, have resulted in the recovery of 653 children. Utilization of the alert system conveys the urgency inherent in cases of abduction and law enforcement is cognizant of public cooperation as the most vital component in its success. Therefore, great care and discretion are exercised to prevent desensitization of the public or diminishment of response through excessive use of the alert system. Among the criteria established for engaging the alert system is confirmation that an abduction has taken place; existence of a situation that portends serious injury or death; and availability of sufficient descriptive information on the child, the captor and any vehicle used in executing the abduction. In cases of family abductions, where eminent danger to a child may not be as readily assumed as in cases of abductions committed by a stranger, other factors are weighed, such as a history of violence, substance abuse or mental illness. Silver Alerts, born of the success of the AMBER Alert system, are used to broadcast information about missing adults, in particular senior citizens with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia or other mental disabilities. These alerts ask the public to be on the lookout for these missing adults. The requisite criteria for activation of an alert is State-specific with some jurisdictions limiting issuance to persons over the age of 65 while others include all adults suffering from mental or developmental disabilities. For more information about New Jersey's AMBER Alert Plan or to sign up for wireless AMBER Alerts, visit www.njsp.org/amber. Remember, in the event you see a child, adult or suspect fitting alert descriptions, you should immediately call 9-1-1 and provide authorities with as much information as you know. Fresh Seafood, Grilled Specialties, Italian Classics, Brick Oven Pizzas • Fireside and Patio/Courtyard Dining • Cigar Smoking on the Wrap-Around Porch Private Parties and Catering 1 F a i r m o u n t R o a d , L o n g V a ll e y www.RestaurantVillageAtLongValley.com 908.876.9307 Open for Dinner Tuesday – Saturday at 5:00 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm • Bar Open Late Andrea's Dining Room is N ow O p e n ! Andrea's Dining Room is the newly renovated rising star of Restaurant Village at Long Valley. Complete with a chic bar and lounge area, Andrea's Dining Room offers an inspiring atmosphere reminiscent of bygone times. Experience a delicious meal in this romantic venue complete with fireside dining. Our talented culinary team delivers an outstanding menu–we offer a wide variety of fresh seafood, grilled specialties, Italian classics and the most delicate brick oven pizzas. Patio dining in a courtyard setting is yet another lovely aspect of this new gem as well as cigar smoking on the wrap-around porch. Restaurant Village at Long Valley is also the home of The Long Valley Pub and Brewery, The Pandan Fusion Lounge and The Cafe & Wine Bar. We're proud of our specials: Lobster Tuesdays: Lobster Dinner $21, Crabby Wednesdays: All-You-Can-Eat Blue Crabs $25, Ladies Night every Thursday with drink specials and complimentary brick oven pizza in the bar, and Sunday Clam Bakes. For reservations or more information, call 908.876.9307, or visit us online at www.RestaurantVillageAtLongValley.com. We're open for Dinner Tuesdays through Saturdays at 5:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm. Our Happy Hour is from 5 -7:30 pm, and our bar is open late. Visit us this week–after all, don't you deserve a night out? P o ly t e c h ' s F a l l C o n t i n u i n g E d C l a s s e s Victor A. Rotolo, a resident of Clinton Township, was named to the list of 2013 NJ Super Lawyers for the eighth consecutive year. Call The Rotolo Law Firm today: 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half-hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. The Rotolo Law Firm • 502 US 22, Lebanon, NJ 08829 www.rotololawfirm.com 4 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com A u g u s t HC Polytech announces the release of the Fall 2013 Continuing Education (adult) Course Brochure to be mailed August 8 to County residents. The courses can be viewed now online at www.hcpolytechadulted.org. Polytech is now an approved Veterans Training Center (for help with tuition and fees) and offers certifications and degrees in specialized career and technical areas such as Phlebotomy, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Black Seal, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Food and Beverage Management and a new Automotive Technology Program. Many Polytech programs are now using online classes as part of the instruction. The Electrical & Plumbing Trades apprenticeship has online courses to accommodate students that are working in all parts of NJ. Online classes are planned for the Water/Wastewater and Child Care Career courses this year. Courses begin as early as Sept. and are held at the Bartles and Central Campuses in Flemington. For more info., call 908.788.1119, ext. 2009 or visit: www.hcpolytechadulted.org. 2 0 1 3

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