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By George Woolston six feet of space between them for me to hear directly from Burlington County Times and voters. them about the challenges USA TODAY NETWORK The pandemic and its chal- they're facing. I can get a feel lenges have created more for the difficulties across the Whether it's for a spot on barriers for challengers and district,” Kim said. “It’s been the local council or a seat in political newcomers to over- the most helpful and produc- Congress, the coronavirus come, and pulled into focus tive way to use my team, and pandemic has upended every what issues really matter to to do it in a safe and respon- aspect of election campaigns the communities all candi- sible way.” in South Jersey over the last dates are fighting to represent. In the 1st District, eight months. For incumbent 3rd District Republican challenger Claire Knocking on doors and a U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, cam- Gustafson has been running a heavy schedule of meet-the- paigning as a sitting member nearly all-digital advertising candidate gatherings are out of both the House Small campaign. of the question, as are large Business Committee and “Everything has been dif- fundraising events. Instead, House Select Committee on ficult under COVID, you candidates have had to pivot the Coronavirus Crisis led to name it and COVID touches to online town halls, an a small business tour across it,” Gustafson's campaign Congressman Andy Kim, right, on a small business tour in Evesham aggressive social media pres- the district. manager Steve Kush said. In Township this Summer when restaurants throughout the state began ence and smaller in-person “Stopping in talking to dif- to open for outdoor dining and nonessential retailers open with gatherings, with masks and ferent owners, it’s a chance See CAMPAIGN, A2 restrictions. [JOE LAMBERTI / COURIER-POST USA TODAY NETWORK NJ] Turning traffic troubles around

By Joseph P. Smith Burlington County Times USA TODAY NETWORK

Ralph Burke, a retired Pleasantville police officer, is getting used to a roundabout that opened in August in his small community of Woodbine in Cape May County. The roundabout services a popular route to the shore. "I hate it," Burke said. "My wife loves it. She just feels it’s easier during summer months when people from out of the state come down to the shore. She feels it lessens congestions." South Jersey drivers increasingly are crossing paths with roundabouts, and the design professionals and government officials tasked with fixing unsafe roads want to see more of them as soon as possible. Roundabouts already have overhauled many accident- prone intersections with startlingly better safety con- ditions. But wider public acceptance has sputtered because of the roundabout's association, largely incorrect, with traffic circles. The roundabout in Woodbine, Cape May County, replaces a four-way, all-stop intersection at Woodbine-Oceanview Road (CR 550) and Dennisville-Petersburg Road (C.R. 610). [ADAM MONACELLI/THE DAILY JOURNAL] See TRAFFIC, A11

Give A Christmas will help families buy gifts

By Jarrad Daniel Saffren assistance on Monday. This with sick children, single than four children, the parents Burlington County Times year's initiative will run from family households, people who can also receive one gift card USA TODAY NETWORK Oct. 19 to Nov. 20, ending are struggling with addiction between them. just in time to give families and people who are unem- "We selected a store that WESTAMPTON — For more their gift cards to go holiday ployed. The effort should be has a variety of items," said than 50 years, the Burlington shopping. more important than ever Acree of the Walmart choice. County Times has been help- County residents in need this year, given the ongo- "From electronics to clothing ing families in need during the should text GAC to 898211 ing coronavirus pandemic to toys." holidays. to "go through the process and the uncertain state of the Last year, 1,166 Target gift In 2020, the Give A of checking eligibility," said economy, said Acree. cards worth a total of $58,300 Christmas program is back Melissa Acree, the executive "People are in dire need," were distributed to 329 county for yet another holiday season. director of NJ 211. Anyone she added. families. The effort was aided The BCT and its partner interested in making a dona- Donations will go toward by the first-time participa- in the effort, NJ 211, a non- tion should visit www. $50 Walmart gift cards, tion of NJ 211 and its simple, This holiday season, the profit organization that helps burlingtoncountytimes.com/ according to Acree. A family straightforward text code. For Burlington County Times’ Give people cover their basic needs, giveachristmas. can receive one gift card per the GAC program, the texting A Christmas program will will begin accepting financial Eligible recipients include, child and a maximum of four help families buy items from donations and applications for but are not limited to, parents gift cards. If a family has less See CHRISTMAS, A2 Walmart. [CONTRIBUTED]

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