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By JAMES SONNY McCULLOUGHMayor

Egg Har-bor Township government is made up of ve elected commit-tee members, which include a mayor and dep-uty mayor. The present govern-ment consists of Mayor James J. McCullough, Deputy Mayor Paul Hodson, and committee members John Carman, Joe Cafero and Laura Pfrommer.

The Township of Egg Harbor is situated in the southeast portion of Atlantic County, contiguous with Atlantic City. With a land area of approximately 68 square miles, it is one of the largest municipalities in the state.

Our community is made up of diverse areas of woodlands, waterfront and residential growth areas. Egg Harbor Township has more waterfront than any other town in New Jersey from West Atlantic City all the way behind Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, Longport,

Ocean City and Somers Point, up to Mays Landing.

Farmington, Bargaintown, Cardiff, Scullville and West Atlantic City make up the major-ity of the township. Anchorage Poynte and Seaview Harbor provide many waterfront residences. We are part of the Pinelands, and as a result our population exploded in the last 10 years.

From 2000 to 2010 the population went from 30,058 to 43,323 a 44 percent increase. School populations increased substantially in correlation. Our residents ap-proved many school building projects to keep up with the demand in education. Meanwhile, the mayor and Township Committee kept the local-purpose tax one of the lowest in Atlantic County for full-service communities. Members of the Board of Education will be elected in the regular November election along with Township Committee members.

Likewise, the township has kept up with the demand for additional municipal services and recreational opportunities. We have purchased many acres of open space for preservation and recreation. Our parks are centralized and serve many needs. Bargain-town Park was completed to provide soccer, tennis and baseball opportunities in addition to those provided at Canale Park. A new 55,000-square-foot Community Center was completed in 2007 and provides a home for

recreational services, art and crafts, bas-ketball, ne arts programs and many other community activities. We have miles of trails for use by our residents, and our Arboretum provides an opportunity to enjoy peace and tranquility in a wooded setting. Veterans Park is the home to football, cheerleading, baseball, BMX and street hockey, and many other recreation activities are provided by numerous groups. Egg Harbor Township owns its own golf course that many residents enjoy. We also have many marinas for shing and boating.

Egg Harbor Township is the home of Atlantic City International Airport, which offers ights throughout the United States and is the home of Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, the 177th Fighter Wing, and the Next Genera-tion Aviation Research and Technology Park.

The Atlantic City Expressway and Garden State Parkway intersect our town, while major bus lines provide public transportation. It is easy to connect to anywhere in New Jersey and surrounding states from the township.

Residents and visitors can enjoy our ex-pansive Great Egg Harbor River frontage, our many parks, and our cultural and recreational activities. Business growth continues in Egg Harbor Township, and excellent restaurants provide a wide variety of cuisine, but our wonderful residents are the real reason Egg Harbor Township is a great place to live.

Egg Harbor Township offers a wealth of opportunitiesEgg Harbor Township offers a wealth of opportunities

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The Egg Harbor Township Fire Department is composed of ve volunteer re companies. William Danz is the department re chief, and Charles Sear is the deputy re chief.

Fundraising is the main source of revenue for the ve volunteer com-panies. Fund drives, coin drops, hall rentals and special events are some of the ways the communi-ty can help the re ghters better serve the community. Other nota-ble fundraisers include the annual haunted hayride Terror in the Junk-yard, held in Scullville.

The municipality pays the de-partments insurance and provides some additional funding for vehicle maintenance, purchases and oper-ations of the stations.

The re ghters do more than ght res and respond to car acci-dents and other emergencies. The companies all participate in spread-ing Christmas cheer by driving Santa Claus around the township on the re trucks. They participate in parades and other community

events, and visit schools to educate the children on re safety.

The Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company has two stations, at 6609 Black Horse Pike and 4049 English Creek Ave. The Bargain-town Volunteer Fire Company has stations at 6550 Mill Road and 1 Tony Mink Pagano Drive. Scull-ville Volunteer Fire Companys stations are at 1708 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road and 1403 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road. The Farmington Volunteer Fire Company station is at 301 Maple Ave., and West Atlantic City Volun-teer Fire Company is stationed at 7004 Black Horse Pike.

Each company has an auxilia-ry that assists re ghters with re calls and community events.

The department is always look-ing for able-bodied men and wom-en age 18 or older to join the ranks. The auxiliaries are also always ac-cepting new members.

For information see ehtgov.org/Fire/ or call 609-926-4070.

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The large size of Egg HarborThe large size of Egg Harbor Township is matched only by itsTownship is matched only by its varied business, nonprot andvaried business, nonpro t and governmental offerings.governmental offerings.

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Harbor Square formerly called the Shore Mall and Searstown and now anchored by Boscovs and Burlington Coat Factory is in the midst of a transition period. In February 2013, the recently down-sized property was sold to Centuri-on Management Corporation New York City. Previous anchors includ-ed Sears, Steinbach, JCPenney, Clover and Value City.

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There are 10 schools in the Egg Harbor Township school system: a high school, an alternative high school, two middle schools and six elementary schools, all overseen by Superintendent Scott McCartney.

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The H. Russell Swift Elementary School, 5 Swift Drive, houses preschoolers through third-graders.

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Since its inception in 1989, theSince its inception in 1989, the Egg Harbor Township Police Ath-Egg Harbor Township Police Ath-letic League has grown from an in-letic League has grown from an in-tramural, coed basketball programtramural, coed basketball program to the largest youth organizationto the largest youth organization in the township, offering a full listin the township, offering a full list of year-round and seasonal pro-of year-round and seasonal pro-grams and events, made possiblegrams and events, made possible by the fundraising efforts and sup-by the fundraising efforts and sup-port of the local community.port of the local community.

Celebrating its 25th year of ser-Celebrating its 25th year of ser-vice to the communities of Eggvice to the communities of Egg Harbor Township and South Jer-Harbor Township and South Jer-sey this year, EHT PAL continuessey this year, EHT PAL continues to evolve to meet the changingto evolve to meet the changing needs of the youth in the area. Pre-needs of the youth in the area. Pre-liminary architectural plans haveliminary architectural plans have been drawn and site preparationbeen drawn and site preparation is underway for Buddys Adventureis underway for Buddys Adventure Zone, a 45,000-square-foot indoorZone, a 45,000-square-foot indoor turf eld, preschool and technolo-turf eld, preschool and technolo-gy exploration facility at the Ready-gy exploration facility at the Ready-To-Ride Off-Road Vehicle Park onTo-Ride Off-Road Vehicle Park on Ridge Avenue. The Ridge AvenueRidge Avenue. The Ridge Avenue Ready-To-Ride Off-Road VehicleReady-To-Ride Off-Road Vehicle Park, set on 35 acres of naturalPark, set on 35 acres of natural terrain, boasts more than 8 miles ofterrain, boasts more than 8 miles of maintained trails for ATVs, go-kartsmaintained trails for ATVs, go-karts and dirt bikes, plus zip-lining andand dirt bikes, plus zip-lining and paintball. The property includespaintball. The property includes three existing buildings, built andthree existing buildings, built and nanced by PAL, that allow for in- nanced by PAL, that allow for in-door and year-round programs.door and year-round programs.

McGurks Flying PALs YouthMcGurks Flying PALs Youth Aviation Club allows young avia-Aviation Club allows young avia-tion enthusiasts in grades 9-12 ation enthusiasts in grades 9-12 a chance to explore the science ofchance to explore the science of ight through the use of ight simu- ight through the use of ight simu-lators and trips to air shows, muse-lators and trips to air shows, muse-ums and airports.ums and airports.

Young dancers, from preschoolYoung dancers, from preschool through high school, are offeredthrough high school, are offered the fundamentals of modern dancethe fundamentals of modern dance with an emphasis on fun. A recitalwith an emphasis on fun. A recital is held each year in May.is held each year in May.

EHT PAL is excited to offer a Ro-EHT PAL is excited to offer a Ro-botics program for students in rstbotics program for students in rst grade through high school, focus-grade through high school, focus-ing on STEM (Science, Technolo-ing on STEM (Science, Technolo-gy, Engineering and Math.) Offeredgy, Engineering and Math.) Offered in sessions year-round, studentsin sessions year-round, students in rst through third grades buildin rst through third grades build and program Lego WeDo robots.and program Lego WeDo robots. Students in grades 4th-8th design,Students in grades 4th-8th design, build and program Lego Mind-build and program Lego Mind-storms robots and can participatestorms robots and can participate on the EHT PAL First Lego Leagueon the EHT PAL First Lego League Challenge team. High School stu-Challenge team. High School stu-dents design, build and programdents design, build and program Tetrix robots and have the opportu-Tetrix robots and have the opportu-nity to compete as part of the EHTnity to compete as part of the EHT PAL Enforcers First Tech Chal-PAL Enforcers First Tech Chal-lenge Team. Middle School andlenge Team. Middle School and High School students can buildHigh School students can build

File photoAt top from left are Capt. Hector Tavarez, EHT PAL executive director, and Randy Pricskett, team sponsor. Second row from left are Emily Darling, Noah Pricskett and Ryan McMahon. Third row from left are Gabe Cruz, Ray Chau and James East. At bottom from left are Dar-shan Patel and John Seward.

PAL offers sports, education and fun for youths

and operate Seaperch Underwaterand operate Seaperch Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles andRemotely Operated Vehicles and participate on the EHT PAL Sub-participate on the EHT PAL Sub-mersibles competitive team.mersibles competitive team.

Seasonal, competitive PAL la-Seasonal, competitive PAL la-crosse, football and cheerleadingcrosse, football and cheerleading teams enjoy practices and hometeams enjoy practices and home games on Enforcer Field. Thegames on Enforcer Field. The grounds, complete with a conces-grounds, complete with a conces-sion stand and announcers booth,sion stand and announcers booth, are located behind the Joyanneare located behind the Joyanne D. Miller School on Alder AvenueD. Miller School on Alder Avenue and are available as part of a leaseand are available as part of a lease agreement with the school district.agreement with the school district.

The increasingly popular PALThe increasingly popular PAL Summer Camp is now takingSummer Camp is now taking registrations. A Winter Break andregistrations. A Winter Break and Spring Break Camp are offeredSpring Break Camp are offered annually as well. Age-appropriateannually as well. Age-appropriate activities including go-karts,activities including go-karts, paintball, arts and crafts, roller-paintball, arts and crafts, roller-skating and many fun and excitingskating and many fun and exciting eld trips are planned. Additional eld trips are planned. Additional trips, recreational and educationaltrips, recreational and educational programs and activities will also beprograms and activities will also be offered to youth in the communityoffered to youth in the community this summer in an a la carte format,this summer in an a la carte format, allowing parents to customize theirallowing parents to customize their childrens participation.childrens participation.

PAL facilities in two buildings atPAL facilities in two buildings at Ridge Avenue are available to rentRidge Avenue are available to rent

for parties and meetings, accom-for parties and meetings, accom-modating up to 60 guests indoors.modating up to 60 guests indoors.

PAL locations also include thePAL locations also include the John J. Coyle Youth Center on Til-John J. Coyle Youth Center on Til-ton Road, home to Little PALs Pre-ton Road, home to Little PALs Pre-school, PAL Camp ofce, and out-school, PAL Camp of ce, and out-door community basketball courts.door community basketball courts.

Additional PAL property locatedAdditional PAL property located on the south side of the townshipon the south side of the township on Leap Street will be the futureon Leap Street will be the future home of the Ready-To-Ride Eques-home of the Ready-To-Ride Eques-trian park. Development is undertrian park. Development is under way and includes plans for threeway and includes plans for three buildings, equestrian trails, an or-buildings, equestrian trails, an or-ganic community garden and smallganic community garden and small animal farm.animal farm.

Making it all work, of course, areMaking it all work, of course, are volunteers. PAL is always lookingvolunteers. PAL is always looking for volunteers to assist in main-for volunteers to assist in main-taining properties, coach teamstaining properties, coach teams or help with other programs. De-or help with other programs. De-pending on what the position is, apending on what the position is, a volunteer background check mayvolunteer background check may be required.be required.

Important dates on the PAL cal-Important dates on the PAL cal-endar are Summer Camp, Juneendar are Summer Camp, June 16 to Aug. 29 (registrations being16 to Aug. 29 (registrations being taken now); Jail Or Bail Fundraiser,taken now); Jail Or Bail Fundraiser, Sunday, May 18; McGurks Memo-Sunday, May 18; McGurks Memo-rial Motorcycle Run, Sunday, Mayrial Motorcycle Run, Sunday, May 26 (register online or in person at26 (register online or in person at

PAL Jail or Bail The EHT Police Athletic LeagueThe EHT Police Athletic League

will host its Jail or Bail event Maywill host its Jail or Bail event May 18 at the Berkshire Grill. Members18 at the Berkshire Grill. Members of the community and youth mem-of the community and youth mem-bers of PAL will get locked upbers of PAL will get locked up and must raise bail in the form ofand must raise bail in the form of donations to EHT PAL. Proceedsdonations to EHT PAL. Proceeds will help build Buddies Adventurewill help build Buddies Adventure Zone, a youth activity center. ForZone, a youth activity center. For more information call 609-645-more information call 609-645-8413. To donate bail see www.8413. To donate bail see www.ehtpal.org.ehtpal.org.

Motorcycle RunThe EHT Police Athletic LeagueThe EHT Police Athletic League

will hold the Annual McGurks Me-will hold the Annual McGurks Me-morial Motorcycle Run and Roadmorial Motorcycle Run and Road Rally at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 25Rally at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 25 at Bennett Chevrolet, 6721 Blackat Bennett Chevrolet, 6721 Black Horse Pike, EHT. The event is inHorse Pike, EHT. The event is in memory of Atlantic City Police Of-memory of Atlantic City Police Of-cer, Dennis McGurk and his wife cer, Dennis McGurk and his wife Oksana. Cost is $20 for driver, $15Oksana. Cost is $20 for driver, $15 for passenger. For more informa-for passenger. For more informa-tion call 609-645-8413 or see www.tion call 609-645-8413 or see www.ehtpal.org.ehtpal.org.

Enforcer Challenge IIThe EHT Police Athletic LeagueThe EHT Police Athletic League

will have the Enforcer Challengewill have the Enforcer Challenge II 9 a.m. Sunday, June 8 at 2590II 9 a.m. Sunday, June 8 at 2590 Ridge Ave. Sand bags, cargo net,Ridge Ave. Sand bags, cargo net, tunnel, vertical wall, hill climb, andtunnel, vertical wall, hill climb, and many more events. Register bymany more events. Register by May 25 to guarantee race T-shirt.May 25 to guarantee race T-shirt. For more information and ticketFor more information and ticket pricing see www.ehtpal.org.pricing see www.ehtpal.org.

Winter FestivalThe EHT Police AthleticThe EHT Police Athletic

Leagues Winter Festival will beLeagues Winter Festival will be 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays November 29 through DecemberNovember 29 through December 21 at 2590 Ridge Ave. Activities21 at 2590 Ridge Ave. Activities include smore making, animatedinclude smore making, animated light shore, visits with Santa, craftslight shore, visits with Santa, crafts for kids and much more. This eventfor kids and much more. This event is free to all. For more informationis free to all. For more information see www.ehtpal.org.see www.ehtpal.org.

the event); Enforcer Challenge Mudthe event); Enforcer Challenge Mud Run II, Sunday, June 8 (register on-Run II, Sunday, June 8 (register on-line); 25th Anniversary Celebration,line); 25th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, Oct. 11; and Winter Fes-Saturday, Oct. 11; and Winter Fes-tival, weekends in December.tival, weekends in December.

Visit the new and improved EHTVisit the new and improved EHT PAL website at www.EHTPAL.orgPAL website at www.EHTPAL.org or call 609-645-8413 for more infor-or call 609-645-8413 for more infor-mation. They are also on Facebookmation. They are also on Facebook as Egg Harbor Township Policeas Egg Harbor Township Police Athletic League.Athletic League.


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There are 10 schools in the Egg Harbor Township school system: a high school, an alternative high school, two middle schools and six elementary schools, all overseen by Superintendent Scott McCartney.

The district is committed to providing up-to-date, energy-ef cient schools, high-quality curriculum and instruction, multiple and diverse co-curricular activities, and dedicated and competent faculty, staff and administration so students can reach their fullest potential.

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Principal Patricia Connor writes in the schools state report card pro le that its mission is to pro-vide a safe, positive learning environment where students have a variety of learning opportunities to help them develop into healthy, productive, lifelong learners. In addition to core curriculum content, the approximately 424 students in the

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The school runs a character education program which introduces concepts such as positive self-image and anti-bullying in an age-appropriate way.

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Principal Maryann Giardina is at the helm of the Slaybaugh Primary and Elementary schools at 13 and 11 Swift Drive, respectively. The primary school houses students in preschool through rst grade, and the elementary school is for students in second and third grade. Enrollment is about 879.

At Slaybaugh, which has a schoolwide anti-violence initiative, parents and volunteers assist in the classroom and are involved in school assemblies and family night programs. The administration and staff take a positive approach of celebrating diversity, respecting differences and giving compliments.

Random acts of kindness are recognized throughout the halls, special areas and class-rooms. Teachers incorporate 21st-century learning with technology and increased rigor in all areas of the curriculum. In 2013, the school launched a pilot program for science, technolo-gy, engineering and math (STEM) education in early elementary classrooms.

An active parents club sponsors family play nights, class eld trips and charitable events including an annual food drive.

C.J. Davenport Primary and Elementary schools

C.J. Davenport Primary and Elementary schools, at 2499 and 2501 Spruce Ave., re-spectively, teach students in preschool through third grade. Kevin Fricke is the principal for approximately 868 students.

In addition to the four preschool, 10 kinder-garten and 10 rst-grade classrooms, Daven-port Primary has three self-contained class-rooms for students with multiple disabilities. The primary building is also home to the districts director of autism, a behavior specialist, and district of ces for the IT department and the director of special programs and grants.

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The Egg Harbor Township Education Foundation Inc. was established in 1984 to support the Egg Harbor Township School District, its students and its staff. The 40-member board of trustees is comprised of parents, residents, educators and community leaders who volunteer their time and knowledge.

Each year the foundation awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to community-minded graduating seniors. As of 2012 it awarded schol-arships totaling $279,000. The organization also awards mini-grants for innovative educational staff projects that bene t students at every grade level. A total of $143,000 worth of mini-grants have been awarded, according to the most recent information available.

The education foundation is the custodian for the Harry Gessner Me-morial Endowment. Gessner was an Egg Harbor Township High School teacher who left his estate in trust to be used to for speci c scholar-ships. The endowment is managed by Wells Fargo Bank. Applications are available from the High School guidance department. The endow-ment is presented in increments of $10,000; the total amount presented annually is at the discretion of the managing nancial institute.

The foundation works with the community and businesses to raise thousands of dollars for students through its annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, an employee payroll deduction plan, various fundrais-ers and individual and corporate donations and memorial gifts.

The 25th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 9 at Linwood Country Club, 500 Shore Road. Registration is 11:30 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The entry fee is $125 and includes greens fee, cart, goody bags, lunch, dinner, taxes and tips. Team and individual prizes, raf e gifts and hole-in-one prizes will be awarded. Sponsorships are available. Call Fran Murphy at 609-407-2500, ext. 5450.

In 2013, the inaugural 5K Run, Walk and Fun Run was held. The organization plans a second one this fall.

To get involved, email [email protected] or call 609-407-2500, ext. 5450.

Home and School AssociationThe primary purpose of the Egg Harbor Township Home and School As-

sociation is to promote awareness of important educational issues facing the township, to coordinate and disseminate information concerning such issues, and to promote unity among the individual schools in the Egg Harbor Town-ship School District. The organization is formally recognized and approved by the Egg Harbor Township Board of Education. See www.ehthsa.com.

Summer Enrichment ProgramThe summer enrichment program is designed to encourage children to

learn, grow and blossom educationally and socially while enjoying their sum-mer. The nonpro t program is an af liate derived from the Home and School Association, through the Egg Harbor Township School District.

The program is offered in July and gives children the opportunity to learn and explore for four hours a day over 12 days. The fee is $140.

Project GraduationProject Graduation is a drug- and alcohol-free party sponsored

by the Home and School Association for graduating seniors and their guests on graduation night. Prizes are given out during the all-night event, and a creative theme is developed. The school is transformed with decorations, games, music, food, activities and entertainment. Volunteers are always wanted for planning, decoration and setup, chaperoning and other activities.

Supporting students at every grade level


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Egg Harbor Township High School, 24 High School Drive, serves about 2,485 students in ninth through 12th grade. Class sizes are slightly above average, according to state data.

The elementary school contains 21 regular education second- and third-grade classrooms and one self-contained classroom for students with multiple disabilities.

Students receive extra opportunities for additional educational ex-periences through the districts mini-grant program, community service projects for recycling, a coat drive, and physical education classes incor-porating AtlantiCares Healthy Schools program. A reading specialist sponsors several programs including the annual Read & Play Night, Read Across America and the Accelerated Reader program, which chal-lenges the students to collectively read more than 50,000 books a year.

The schools parents club sponsors family movie nights, class trips and other school year events.

Joyanne D. Miller Elementary SchoolJoyanne D. Miller School, 2 Alder Ave., opened in September 2003 to

all of the districts fourth- and fth-grade students. It is currently operating with 1,176 students, just under its capacity of 1,200.

Principal Latifah Potter describes the schools vision as lighting the way for children to achieve their greatest academic potential while learn-ing to respect themselves, others and their community is the foundation for our three simple school rules. These include respect for yourself, respect for others and respect for your community.

The schools character education program, called Believe in U by Herff Jones, motivates students toward reaching academic and personal success.

The school offers small learning communities as well as service learn-ing opportunities throughout the year. Over the years, the school has won many local and state honors.

The Miller School provides a diverse selection of after-school activities for students including student council, National Junior Honor Society, choir, band and orchestra, and clubs for homework, drama and art. Ath-letic programs include soccer, eld hockey, basketball, wrestling, track and eld, softball and baseball.

The school hosts an active parents club that sponsors many activities for students and teachers to create a more productive atmosphere.

Fernwood Avenue and Alder Avenue Middle schoolsThe Fernwood Avenue Middle School, 4034 Fernwood Ave., is

structured into nine small learning communities for a more personal-ized educational process. Principal James Battersby oversees the 997 students here.

The Alder Avenue Middle School, 25 Alder Ave., is its sister school. Principal Joseph Marinelli oversees the 883 students here.

Both schools teach grades six through eight.At both schools, students are taught language arts, literature, mathe-

matics, science and social studies. Advanced classes are available, as are computer labs, laptops, foreign language instruction and interactive whiteboards. Every student is offered a technology integration compo-nent that links cross-curricular content and technology skills.

The Adopt-A-Stream/Catawba Project, the districts environmental education program, is infused in all areas of the curriculum and con-centrated in the seventh-grade science classes. The project won third place in the 2012 Disney Planet Challenge, a nationwide project-based environmental education competition for elementary and middle school students. In April 2012, Alder Avenue was selected as one of the nations rst recipients of the U.S. Department of Educations Green Ribbon Schools Program, recognized for its efforts to create green environments. Alder also won the international Green Flag Award by the National Wild-life Federations Eco-Schools USA program.

In the classroom, teachers at both schools focus on character edu-cation and participate in Herff Jones Believe in U program. Student support programs are available as needed.

The school offers the Library Club, Homework Club and Intervention and Referral Services tutorial. Project Success works to improve student skills in preparation for the state test.

The music program includes band, strings ensemble and chorus, with many students selected for the premier All South Jersey Ensemble.

Egg Harbor Township High SchoolEgg Harbor Township High School, 24 High School Drive, serves

about 2,485 students in ninth through 12th grade. Class sizes are slightly above average, according to state data.

Principal Terry Charlton leads the school along with four assistant principals, 11 department supervisors and a staff of nearly 200.

The high school has a graduation rate of more than 93 percent. A large renovation project just completed added 30 classrooms,

multiple science labs, an auditorium, an expanded media center, two gyms, of ces, an additional cafeteria and refurbished locker rooms.

The administration has incorporated additional advanced placement courses and created a medical science academy and a law/business academy to prepare its top-achieving students for the future. The variety and depth of the curriculum is designed so each student can be thor-oughly prepared for life after graduation whether entering college, the workforce or the military.

The school participates in the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers, which seeks to educate the public about the dangers of drunk driving and prevent potential tragedies. The campaign focuses on helping young people make the right decisions when faced with dif cult circumstances. It also participates in the Herff Jones Believe in U char-acter education program.

The schools athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Division of the Cape-Atlantic League, an athletic conference for parochial and public high schools in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester coun-ties, operating under the aegis of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.

The school is classi ed by the NJSIAA for most sports as South Jersey Group IV, a category that includes schools with enrollment of 1,135 to 1,946.

Eagle AcademyFor some Egg Harbor Township High School students, Eagle Acade-

my at 3517 Bargaintown Road is where they will nd success. Managed by Principal Robert Zentmeyer, Eagle Academy has small class sizes to help students who are at high risk of failing or dropping out of school.

Board of EducationThe Egg Harbor Township Board of Education consists of nine mem-

bers and meets twice monthly in the meeting room of the Alder Avenue Middle School. See www.eht.k12.nj.us.


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The Greate Egg Harbour Town-ship Historical Society museum is located at 6647 W. Jersey Ave. and at www.EHTHSMuseum.org.

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Annual historical society recog-nition dinner and presentation Fri-day, May 23. The speaker is Mike Fitzgibbons who will share his ex-periences of the Las Balas expe-dition when the crew rafted across the Paci c Ocean. Call 609-646-9633 for information.

A presentation on Millville Air-port history by Ed Lazarcheck 7 p.m. Friday, June 6 at the Commu-nity Center. Suggested donation is $2. GEHTHS members and stu-dents are free.

Call of Duty will depict more than 200 years of American mili-tary history with re-enactors at the museum grounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Refresh-

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History of Great Storms that Im-pacted South Jersey presentation by Jim Eberwine 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 in the Community Center.

Presentation by Dennis Niceler on old local post cards by photog-rapher Max Kirscht. 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7.

In December read The Current for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the museum grounds on West Jersey Avenue.

The public is invited to explore their familys genealogy at the mu-seum. Donations of old EHT pho-tographs and artifacts are always appreciated.

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In 1978 the wastewater treatment plant was built to replace an outdated system, greatly improving the local waterways essential for tourism, recreation and shell shing.

In 1981 the ACUA was charged by the freeholders with imple-menting the Atlantic County Solid Waste Management Plan. Prior to this decision, trash was buried in 46 unlined land lls, a practice which threatened groundwater resources. In 1990 the ACUA began a system to recycle, compost and dispose of solid waste that has become nationally recognized.

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ACUA has become a recognized leader in alternative energy and environmental innovation. Some of its initiatives include a 500-kw solar project and the 7.5-mw Jersey Atlantic Wind Farm, located at the wastewater treatment plant, a 5.4-mw land ll gas-to-energy project and the areas rst publicly accessible compressed natural gas fueling station in Egg Harbor Township.

ACUA is transitioning its biodiesel collection eet to compressed natural gas and continues to build its eet of zero-emissions electric vehicles. ACUA is also partnering with Viridity Energy to install 1 megawatt of battery storage at the wastewater facility. The system is planned to be installed later this year.

ACUA also provides shared services to Atlantic County municipalities, government agencies, schools and businesses such as the collection

of recycling, trash, bulky waste and yard waste; street sweeping services, sludge hauling, lab services, pump station maintenance, sewer service treatment, biodiesel fuel, vehicle maintenance, grease recovery, and compressed natural gas.

ACUA keeps Atlantic County clean and green through groundwater protection and waste management including single-stream recycling, household hazardous waste disposal and the Clean Communities Adopt a Road program. It works to educate the community about environmental protection and renewable energy through presentations, tours, community events and a strong social media presence.

ACUAs annual Earth Day Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, rain or shine.

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Established in 1989 to give local astronomy enthusiasts a chance to meet and share their interests with others in the community, the South Jersey Astronomy Club (SJAC) is celebrating its 25th year as a club.

SJAC calls the Egg Harbor Township branch of the Atlantic County Library System home. It has free public meetings at the library every second Thursday of each month starting at 7:30 p.m. The meetings give every-one, whether a rst-timer to a more advanced astronomer, a place to ask questions, share their observations or just enjoy the dis-cussion.

SJAC takes pride in offering free public Skywatches, which are held at either the Egg Harbor Township library or under the very dark sky in Belleplain State Forest in Cape May County on the recreation eld. Check our website for dates, times and locations.

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ees are allowed to camp at a site on the Belleplain recreation eld for up to three nights of observing. Learn more at www.sjac.us/star-party.html

Supporting the local school has always been part of the club. Members have been known to

bring equipment into the class-room; and sometimes teachers bring students out to the eld for a hands-on lesson. Students from elementary school to college age have enjoyed learning about the evening skies with the help of club members.

Joining SJAC allows members the use of their private eld and club equipment.

For more information see www.SJAC.us or email [email protected]. You can nd us on Facebook, and join the discussion at Yahoo groups SJAC.

The South Jersey Astronomy Club invites the public to attend their twice-yearly Star Parties.


EHT PARKS AND RECREATIONEHT PARKS AND RECREATIONOffers the following programs throughout the year.Offers the following programs throughout the year.

Check our website for dates and timesCheck our website for dates and times

Basketball Programs Instructional Clinics LeaguesCraft ShowFallCoaching Certi cationCoach of the YearCooking DemosDance ProgramDay Bus TripsDiscounted Ticket ProgramExercise Programs Cardio Kickboxing Cardio Step Line Dancing Pilates Tai Chi Walk Off the Pounds YogaField HockeyFencing Program

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Nature Reserve is a 220-acre sanctuary located in the midst of a residential community off Zion Road. The reserve has three components: wooded forest, a lake area, and an environmental learning center. Each offers diverse terrain and the opportu-nity to enjoy varied activities in a passive and pristine setting, including biking, hiking, shing and birdwatching.

The township was begun the process of reclaiming and restoring the land with the assistance of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The township has entrusted the Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve LLC, a nonpro t corporation, to devel-op the reserve in a responsible and environmentally sensitive manner for the use and enjoy-ment of generations to come.

The learning center has a canopied building constructed by local students. There are birdhouses and parking facilities. The 15-acre site has a trail sys-tem that has been recognized by the New Jersey Audubon Birding and Wildlife Trail System for its diverse habitat. To date, 48 different species of trees have been identi ed throughout the reserve.

The 45-acre lake is man-

made and fed by subterranean springs. It is about 20 feet deep at its deepest. Five small islands create picturesque scenery as well as a buffer for three vernal ponds. The lake is populated by an abundance of bass that may be shed from the shoreline, canoe or kayak.

The lake area is surrounded by another 35 acres of upland areas encircled by both lower and upper-tier trails that are suitable for walking, running and biking. The uplands serve as a habitat for numerous wildlife such as reptiles, amphibians, wading and migratory birds, os-preys and peregrine falcons. An American bald eagle has been spotted feeding along the lake.

The woods section of the park is a 125-acre oak and pine forest, mostly undisturbed, with miles of easily navigable trails shared by hikers, runners and bicyclists. Plans include an ecof-riendly outdoor tness system.

The trail system connects all components of the reserve and also serves as habitat for deer, birds, rabbits and foxes.

To donate contact Chairman Marc Friedman at [email protected]. Follow the Reserve on Facebook at EHT Nature Reserve.

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By R.J. LIBERATORE Jr.Staff Writer

Theres no reason to stay indoors in Egg Harbor Township, a munici-pality that seems destined to provide as many recreational opportunities as it has residents.

The township offers sports and recreational programs including walking, cycling, golf, team sports, cheering and day trips.

The recreation department pub-lishes a program schedule four times each year in The Current of Egg Harbor Township and on its website. Register at the Egg Har-bor Township Community Center at 5045 English Creek Ave. according to the registration dates provided by the program guides. Registration for winter programs takes place in Jan-uary, spring in March, summer in June and fall in September.

Here is a sampling of the town-ship's many recreational offerings:

Youth sportsEgg Harbor Township is home to

nine youth sports organizations that offer everything from BMX racing to football to street hockey. Their sports seasons run year-round, so grab a hockey stick, a baseball glove or your favorite BMX bike and check out: www.ehtbmxracing.org, www.ehtbaseball.org, www.ehtyo.org, www.ehtlax.com, www.ehtsoccerclub.com, www.ehtstree-thockey.com, http://eggharbortown-shipyouthsoftball.baberuthonline.com, and www.mcculloughsgolf.com.

FishingThe Egg Harbor Township Rec-

reation Department is sponsoring its 23rd year of Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs shing trips. This years trips are Thursday, Aug. 7 and Sun-day, Sept. 21. The trips are for those ages 7 and older, 7-12 with guardian or parent. The trips leave at 11 a.m. from the Egg Harbor Township Mu-nicipal Building, 3515 Bargaintown Road and return at 6 p.m. Anglers sh off of the Star sh based in Sea Isle City. The cost is $15 per angler and $10 for parents.

The 23rd annual EHT Tour-nament of Fishing for physically or mentally challenged township youths is 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. This free tournament takes place

on the Star sh as well.

EHT Recreation Department programs

Throughout the year, the Egg Harbor Township Recreation De-partment sponsors programs that include yoga, cardio step classes, indoor walking program, tennis les-sons, Tai Chi, cardio kickboxing, volleyball, cooking classes, sports camps and clinics, and spring, summer and winter sports leagues. Check several times throughout the year with www.ehtgov.org for more details and program developments.

Bus tripsFor those who prefer to go in

search of fun times outside of Egg Harbor Township, the recreation de-partment sponsors several bus trips a year to exciting destinations.

In 2014, the Egg Harbor Township Recreation Department will sponsor one-day bus trips to Baltimores In-ner Harbor in April, Annapolis, Md., and the Bronx Zoo and Washington, D.C. in May, and New York City in June. The bus trips generally leave at 7 or 8 a.m. from the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Building, 3515 Bargaintown Road and return late that evening. The cost is $37 per person for the bus trip. Admission to destination attractions is extra.

Youth summer campsThe Egg Harbor Township Rec-

reation Department also sponsors seven-, eight-, nine- and 10-week summer camp programs with hours to meet nearly any working par-ents schedule. The cost ranges from $1,100 to $1,900 and includes weekly fun trips, indoor and outdoor games, sports, roller skating, beach day, crafts and puppet shows. All camps take place at the Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave. A $50 deposit is due by May 23.

For details on any Egg Harbor Township Recreation Department program, contact Robert Lincoln, director of recreation, or Wanda Schafer, assistant to the director, at 609-272-8120 or [email protected]. The department is open 9 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. weekdays and is located at the Egg Harbor Town-ship Community Center, 5045 En-glish Creek Ave.

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Veterans have a place of honor here, where the job of staying on top of veterans issues is not taken lightly. The Egg Harbor Township Veterans Advisory Board was started by Mayor James Sonny McCullough to give the veter-ans not only a sounding board but a voice in the community and a forum to address their needs and to preserve and honor the men and women who have put on a uniform in the service of our nation.

Robert Dodson is the chairman. Township Committeeman Paul Hodson serves as the liai-son between the VAB and the Township Com-mittee. The group is working on plans for the annual Memorial Day parade set for Monday, May 26.

Any group that wishes to take part in the pa-rade may do so as long as it has some type of patriotic theme. Color guards, marching units, oats, emergency vehicles and civic organiza-tions can register for the parade at www.ehtgov.org by clicking the link for the calendar and then

for Memorial Day parade. For information con-tact any committee member at 609-926-4088.

Township veterans also have Cardiff VFW Post 8098, with John Humphrey as post com-mander.

A 34-year U.S. Army veteran, Humphrey spent 12 years on active duty and the balance with the National Guard and Reserves. He completed a tour in Afghanistan before he mus-tered out with the rank of sergeant major.

Humphrey said the post welcomes all veter-ans, including those who fought in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Af-ghanistan, and those who served during peace-time as well.

We really try to help our fellow vets wheth-er just providing them with a place to go where there are other veterans or to help them under-stand and receive the bene ts they are entitled to thats what we try and do, the commander said.

The post is responsible for placing ags on the graves of military personnel buried in the Laurel Cemetery. Humphrey said they get some help from the Boy Scouts, but most of the

work is undertaken by post members. The post home is available to groups or

individuals to rent for parties and functions. Humphrey said renting the hall is another way people can help the veterans group, providing nancial support for operating expenses and the many charitable donations made by the post.

Thanks to a law passed by the New Jersey legislature earlier this year, proceeds from games of chance like bingo and raf es can be used toward building maintenance or to help veterans in need. Previously, any money re-alized from such activities had to be used for scholarships.

The Cardiff post hall at the corner of Spruce and Franklin avenues can accommodate up to 125 people and has handicap access. It has a liquor license, and patrons renting the hall can purchase drinks at the bar.

Post 8098 is also a drop-off location for torn and tattered U.S. ags. Members hold a cere-mony each Flag Day, June 14, and collect ags all year long in a red, white and blue mailbox located in the post parking lot.

Cardiff VFW Post 8098 welcomes veterans from all con icts

By SUZANNE MARINOStaff Writer

The Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 En-glish Creek Ave. offers senior citizen programs 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays.

Working in conjunction with the Cygnus Creative Arts Cen-tre, the Community Center of-fers art classes where senior citizens can learn to draw and discover or develop hidden tal-ents.

If a nine-week drawing class offered Tuesdays is too much of a commitment, seniors may par-ticipate in daily crafts instead.

They can take computer, line dance, exercise, movement and self-defense classes.

Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders and state grants pay for the programs. The Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services runs the programs.

The Atlantic County Library bookmobile stops at the Com-munity Center on Mondays.

Up to 100 seniors visit the Community Center weekly, making it one of the most popu-lar of the nine nutritional centers

run by Atlantic County.Carolyn Maltz is the site co-

ordinator.The day starts off at 9 a.m.

with a light continental breakfast featuring toast, bread and juice.

Seniors can use their own transportation or use the free county senior bus instead. Rides are provided on a rst-come, rst-served basis for doctor appointments, trips for dialysis or other medical treat-ment, and rides to the center for those who qualify. Call (609) 645-5910 to determine eligibility or call (609) 272-8179 for trans-portation.

A senior lunch is served dai-ly at noon. A $1 contribution is requested. The meal normally includes soup and main course. The nutrition site manager is Marylou Gagnon.

Parties and special themed lunches are offered around the holidays, including Christmas, New Years Eve, Valentines Day, St. Patricks Day, Memorial Day and other special days.

Bingo is the last activity of each day before the seniors head back home.

Call 609-272-8120 for infor-mation.

A place for seniors to meet, eat and expand horizons

Seniors have a wealth of program choices at the Community Center.


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Library links patrons to a world-wide inventory of titlesLibrary links patrons to a world-wide inventory of titlesBy JOAN KOSTIUKStaff Writer

The Egg Harbor Township branch of the At-lantic County Library brings a world of titles to your neighborhood and many of them are only a click away with a home computer.

Whether it is books, e-books, audiobooks, movies, music or other media, the shelves are stacked, and the online services are linked.

The library system now offers a full e-library available 24/7 via the South Jersey Audiobook and eBook Download Center. Patrons have the option of downloading e-books and audiobooks to their home computer or laptop or transferring them to a Kindle or any mobile device running the free Kindle app, such as an iPhone, iPad, Android and others, according to the library website. Up to eight titles can be checked out at a time.

The library also offers music recordings, re-corded books on cassette and DVD, and mov-ies on video and DVD.

New DVD rental policyA revised policy this year allows library pa-

trons to renew their checked-out DVDs for sev-en additional days. Patrons over 18 years old can check out four DVDs at a time at no charge for a seven-day period. A fee of $1 a day per DVD is assessed for late DVDs that have not been renewed.

IndieFlix movie streaming serviceStill in movie mode after seeing the Acad-

emy Awards? Library patrons can now watch all those award-winning shorts, documentaries, independent and foreign lms talked about at the Oscars.

IndieFlix, the librarys new lm-streaming service, provides unlimited free access to thou-sands of lms and documentaries from more than 50 countries.

Patrons can view lms from major lm festivals around the world, including Sun-dance, Cannes, Tribeca and others.The service is accessed through the library website, and no app or software is required. The lms can be watched on any Internet-en-abled computer, smart phone or tablet with a Web browser, and on Roku, Xbox, and Apple TV via Apple devices.

TumbleBooksThe librarys ve TumbleBook services

provide an online collection of e-books, au-diobooks, enhanced novels, graphic novels, games and videos. No downloading or software is required. However, because all content is streamed, a connection to the Internet is re-quired.

There is unlimited access to all the books, all the time, and its all free. There are even some Spanish titles. TumbleBooks is accessed through the county library website.

Freegal musicFreegal is a downloadable music service

based on catalogs from more than 28,000 labels originating in 80 countries, plus the complete Sony digital music collection. This gives patrons access to more than 7 million songs and 10,000 music videos.

The music downloads are all in MP3 format, and videos are in MP4 format. The service will work on almost any computer, player, tablet or smart phone, and apps are available for iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android devices.

Cardholders are limited to three downloaded tracks a week, with the limit resetting at midnight Sundays. Music videos count as two of the allot-ted downloads.

ListopiaLooking for a good book? Last year brought

some great reads by both new and established authors. On the Atlantic County Library web-site, readers can browse through 15 best-books lists compiled by Entertainment Weekly, Oprah, NPR, Time Magazine, USA Today and others, and read summaries of the books that were the talk of 2013.

Library programsThere are recreational and educational pro-

grams for all ages, such as childrens storytime and crafts, teen groups and game nights, self-improve-ment classes, book discussions, public skywatch-es, hypnotherapy, tax assistance and even forays into paranormal research.

In the summer, the library also brings in various speakers to discuss such topics as local history, health and wellness, and religion and spirituality. The Summer Speaker Series is 6-8 p.m. Mon-days, Aug. 11, 18 and 25. No registration is re-quired.

Patrons can keep up to date on news and upcoming events by subscribing to the librarys newsletter in electronic format. Sign up to have the e-newsletter delivered free by email at www.atlanticlibrary.org/branches/eht.

Following is a sampling of regular programs. For a complete list of offerings and the latest up-dates see the calendar on the library website.

Toddler Story Time: for children 3 1/2-5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hear stories, play games and do crafts. Registration required.

Bedtime Story Time: for children 3 1/2-5: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Come in PJs to hear stories and have a snack. Registration required.

Teen Meet: for ages 13-18, 6-7 p.m. one Thursday a month. Teens meet to play games, discuss books and volunteer opportunities, and plan events.

Book Club for adults: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs-day, May 1.

Childrens Crafts for ages 5-12: 1 p.m. some Saturdays.

Computer Literacy and Training for adults:Learn the basics of Word and email and Internet searching. Call for an appointment for a one-on-one session.

Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m. the rst Thursday of the month. Open to adults and teens.

Atlantic County LibraryEgg Harbor Township branch1 Swift Ave. Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234609-927-8664

HoursMonday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.Tuesday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday: Closed

Holiday closingsMay 26 (Monday) Memorial DayJuly 4 (Friday) Independence Day Sept. 1 (Monday) Labor DayOct. 13 (Monday) Columbus Day Nov. 4 (Tuesday) Election Day Nov. 11 (Tuesday) Veterans DayNov. 26 (Wed.) Close 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day EveNov. 27 (Thursday) Thanksgiving DayDec. 24 (Wednesday) Close 3 p.m. Christmas EveDec. 25 (Thursday) Christmas Day Dec. 31 (Wednesday) Close 3 p.m. New Years EveJan. 1 (Thursday) New Years Day

Paleontologist Dr. Matt Bonnan of the Rich-ard Stockton College of New Jersey pres-ents a program about dinosaurs during the Dig Into Reading summer reading program last July at Atlantic County Library Sys-tems Egg Harbor Township branch.


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Baltimore Inner Harbor bus tripThe Egg Harbor Township Recreation

Department will sponsor a bus trip to Inner Harbor Baltimore on Saturday, April 26. The cost is $37 per person. Call 609-272-8120.

Earth Day at ACUAThe Atlantic County Utilities Authority will

hold an Earth Day celebration 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27 rain or shine at ACUAs Haneman Environmental Park, 6700 Delilah Road in Egg Harbor Township. There will be a variety of workshops, guided tours, petting zoo, music, exhibitions, crafts and more. A Colors of the Earth 5K Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m. for participants registered by April 25 see www.acua.com to register. Fee of $20 bene ts the South Jersey Field of Dreams.

Educational lesson, crafts, and family dinner

Spruce Family Success Center invites children ages 4-10 and their families to a free reading group, lesson, and craft activities be-ginning 4:45 p.m. Monday, April 28. To mark Child Abuse Awareness Month, a certi ed teacher will conduct a lesson featuring the childrens book Hands are Not for Hitting

by Martine Agassi. A family dinner will follow. Spruce Family Success Center is located at 3050 Spruce Ave. Call 609-569-0376.

Spruce Family Success Center open house

Spruce Family Success Center, formerly known as the Egg Harbor Township Family Success Center, will hold an open house 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30 to inform families about the resources, programs and services available to them. There will be barbecue, a bounce house for kids and multiple vendors on site. Food stamps and utility assistance applications can be completed as well as links to other services. Call for details and to sign up at 609-569-0376.

May book saleThe Egg Harbor Township branch of the

Atlantic County Library will hold a May Book Sale during library open hours May 1-31. The sale is an opportunity to nd great books at great prices, and helps support the Sum-mer Reading Program. Proceeds bene t the Atlantic County Library Foundation's support of programming in the Egg Harbor Township library branch, 1 Swift Ave. Call 609-927-8664.

Shredding eventThe municipalitys free annual document

shredding event will be held 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 3 at the Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave. Old documents and con dential les can be destroyed safely and securely. Acceptable items include old les, receipts, bills, nancial statements or any document that you have not recycled due to a con dentiality concern. Books, magazines and newspapers should be recycled through the regular curbside recycling. Residents only. No commercial ma-terials will be accepted. Call 609-926-3838.

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Harbor Township will be held Saturday, May 3. Groups participating in the clean-up effort will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave., and return to the center at 11:45 a.m. for a free lunch. T-shirts, trash bags and gloves will be provided. Wear appropriate clothing, preferably long pants and sturdy shoes. Bug spray and insect repellent are also recom-mended. Call 609-926-3838 by Friday, April 25 to sign up.

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Kentucky Derby Chili Cook OffThe Egg Harbor Township Elks Lodge No.

2563 will host a Chili Cook Off at 2 p.m. Sat-urday, May 3 at the lodge, 1815 Somers Point -Mays Landing Road. Only homemade chili is eligible. To register or become a judge, call Karen Fitzpatrick at 609-600-7374.

Spring clean-up dayVolunteers are needed for a

spring clean-up day 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 3 at the Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve. Meet at the Reserve parking lot off Zion Road, between School-house Road and Ocean Heights Avenue.

Consignment saleThe Kids2Teens Spring Resale

consignment event will be held 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 3 at the Atlantic Christian School, 391 Zion Road. Spring and summer clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, video games, bikes and more will be on sale. See www.kids2teensresale.com or call 877-675-7222.

Annapolis bus tripThe Egg Harbor Township Recreation

Department will sponsor a bus trip to Annapolis leaving at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3 from the Municipal Building, 3515 Bargaintown Road. Price is $37. See ww.ehtgov.org for complete list of trips. Call 609-272-8120 to reserve.

Public skywatchThe Egg Harbor Township branch of

the Atlantic County Library will host a free public skywatch 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri-day, May 9. In the event of rain, the pro-gram will be rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10. The South Jersey Astronomy Club will set up telescopes on the lawn and participants can view the moon, stars, planets and more. Call 609-927-8664.

Washington, D.C. bus tripThe Egg Harbor Township Recreation

Department is sponsoring a bus trip to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 17. The bus leaves at 7 a.m. from the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Building, 3515 Bargaintown Road and will leave

the city at 6 p.m. for the return trip. Cost is $37 per person. Call 609-272-8120.

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