Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:29
SHAUN SMITH
Nicholas Giunta of Somers Point has the St. Baldrick’s logo painted on the back of his head for the 2010 event at Stumpo’s Italian Grill in Somers Point.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Organizers of a local St. Baldrick’s fundraiser are looking for participants to get a spring haircut to support childhood cancer.
The 10th annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving will be held noon-4 p.m. Sunday, March 11 at the Mays Landing Country Club.
Lisa Erlandson of Egg Harbor Township has been organizing the annual event since 2003. In that time she has helped raise $522,475 while overseeing the shaving of 1,478 heads.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 13:20
Staff Reports
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Two people were sent to the hospital following a car accident in the Bargaintown section of the township Tuesday, Feb. 21, police said.
Dorothy Kinsell, 65, of Somers Point was traveling east on Oakland Avenue at 7:42 a.m. when she drove her 2005 Ford Taurus through the stop sign at Tremont Avenue and into the path of a 2001 Ford F350 driven by Tony Perednas, 35, of Woodbine who was driving north on Tremont, according to police.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 11:28
Staff Reports
Hall of fame nominations needed
The Egg Harbor Township Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for candidates for the Egg Harbor Township High School Class of 2012 Hall of Fame. Nominations are due back to Michael Pellegrino, supervisor of athletics and activities by March 3. For details call Pellegrino or Samantha Elco at Egg Harbor Township High School, (609) 653-0100.
Preschool lottery applications available
Applications for the Egg Harbor Township preschool lottery are available at the main offices of H. R. Swift School, C. J. Davenport Primary School, and the E. H. Slaybaugh Primary School Monday-Friday. Applications will also be available on the Egg Harbor Township School website. They must be returned to the Davenport District Office, 2499 Spruce Ave., received no later than March 9. The drawing will be held at the Davenport District Office-Primary building 10 a.m. Monday, March 12. Parents do not need to be present for the drawing. Lottery winners will be notified by mail. See www.eht.k12.nj.us
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 11:11
Staff Reports
Atlantic County's proposed $194 million budget will require an equalized county tax rate increase of .47 cents (less than half a cent), based on the final municipal assessments from the Atlantic County Board of Taxation.
The equalized county tax rate would rise from 30.8 cents per $100 of assessed value in 2011 to 31.27 cents, an increase of a little more than 1.5 percent.
County officials said they are pleased that the increase was not higher.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 12:40
Friday, 17 February 2012 00:00
LAURA STETSER
Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company Chief Robert Dube, left, accepts the Seven Seals Award during a Township Committee meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8 while Donna Clementoni, director of employer outreach for New Jersey Employer Support Guard and Reserve, and Col. Robert C. Bolton, commander of the 177th Fighter Wing, hold the award.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Members of Egg Harbor Township Fire Department were awarded the Seven Seals Award by the New Jersey Employer Support Guard and Reserve on Wednesday, Feb. 8 by Donna Clementoni, director of employer outreach for ESGR.
The award, depicting the seals of the seven military services, recognizes efforts by a citizen, business or organization whose supportive actions have benefited all of the Reserve components in a significant manner. Recipients do not necessarily employ National Guard and Reserve employees, but have demonstrated outstanding support, commitment, and extreme patriotism to the United States military.
Thursday, 16 February 2012 14:21
Laura Stetser
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Two Egg Harbor Township residents were sent to the hospital for injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike Thursday morning, Feb. 16.
Last Updated on Friday, 17 February 2012 11:15
Thursday, 16 February 2012 13:04
LAURA STETSER
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Superintendent Scott McCartney announced the news that Egg Harbor Township Schools are “no longer working under the guidelines of No Child Left Behind” during the Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14. Instead, the district will work with the state to implement a new evaluation system to ensure student performance is at its peak and that teachers are being held to high standards as well.
On Friday, Feb. 10, Gov. Chris Christie announced the Obama administration had approved New Jersey’s No Child Left Behind (NCLB) waiver application along with 11 other states. The application, submitted in November, had to include a plan to reform the state's accountability systems to increase academic standards, the effectiveness and talent of educators, and accountability for results in the classroom.
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Wednesday, 22 February 2012 13:32
LAURA STETSER
Boy Scouts Jacob Leeds, 12, of Egg Harbor Township, left; Gregory Battschinger, 15, and his brother Cedric Battschinger, 13, both of Galloway Township; and Brayden Summers, 11, of Egg Harbor Township work in shifts to begin greasing the fittings on the township fire hydrants Saturday, Feb. 18.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Gregory Battschinger’s community outreach project for Boy Scout Troop 177 may very well equate to lives saved, according to Egg Harbor Township Fire Chief William Danz.
Battschinger, 15, of Galloway is working with Danz and his department as part of his campaign to become an Eagle Scout by adding markers to the township’s fire hydrants so firefighters can locate them easily.
Danz said they had considered several types of markers such as flags, but ruled them out due to cost.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 12:51
Staff Reports
Ten Cub Scouts crossed over to become Boy Scouts.
The Egg Harbor Township Boy Scout Pack 94 celebrated the birthday of Boy Scouting at its annual Blue and Gold dinner on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. More than 300 Scouts and their families and friends attended the dinner this year. Many of the Scouts also participated in the Fellers cake contest, where all cakes need to be completed by a Scout with the help of a male partner. No ladies were allowed to help. Many awards and recognitions were distributed during a fantastic program and 10 Cub Scouts crossed over to Boy Scouts. The new Boy Scouts are Craig Camp, Sean Duffy, Andrew Gates, Joseph Tepper, Andrew Autuore, Oliver Bruno, Cole Charydczak, Jacob Featherer, Matthew Green and John Pickard.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 13:20
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 11:27
Staff Reports
Police blotter information is supplied by local police departments and other law enforcement agencies. All persons named are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Monday, 20 February 2012 12:08
Staff Reports
Officials are searching for a man, pictured here, who has been impersonating a fire extinguisher inspector and collecting cash from business owners.
The state Division of Fire Safety is warning Atlantic County businesses about an imposter who has visited at least one area business and presented himself as a representative of a fire extinguisher servicing company.
This person entered a business carrying a clipboard, looked at the tag on a fire extinguisher, told the owner that he was from the company on the tag and convinced him that the extinguishers needed to be serviced, according to state Fire Marshall William Kramer, Jr. He then proceeded to walk through the business, removing the tags from all of the fire extinguishers. He successfully convinced the owner to pay him in cash, Kramer stated in a news release.
Last Updated on Monday, 20 February 2012 12:09
Thursday, 16 February 2012 14:25
Laura Stetser
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The line extended all the way out of the door and spilled into the cafeteria until Lori Butrus instructed the staff to close the door to any new customers.
The customers, all Egg Harbor Township High School students, were buying flower bouquets and balloons for their friends and loved ones for Valentine’s Day through the Eagle Greenery Flower Shop.
Senior Keith Hayes, 17, works at the Eagle Greenery, an in-school flower shop that sells flowers to students, staff and the public as part of a school-to-work program.
Thursday, 16 February 2012 13:08
KATHLEEN KLEVA
Kevin Heuman poses for a family picture at his welcome home party in Egg Harbor Township Friday, Feb. 10. Pictured from left are his wife, Samantha, holding daughter Zoey, 1; Kevin holding son Julius, 2; brother Alex, 20; sister Caitlyn, 8; brother Timmy, 10; mom Dianna; dad Bruce and grandparents Louis and Billie Ireland.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Army Spc. Kevin Heuman, 23, returned home to Egg Harbor Township after a 14-month tour in Afghanistan. Family and friends gathered on Friday, Feb. 10 at the home of Heuman’s parents to celebrate his homecoming.
Heuman’s wife Samantha, 21, originally from Kansas; his son Julius, 2, and daughter Zoey, 1, were by his side as he was greeted and congratulated.
“It feels great to be home with my family and my kids,” Heuman said, as he held his daughter who was wearing a “Daddy’s Little Sweetie” T-shirt.
Thursday, 16 February 2012 12:53
STAFF REPORTS
The Egg Harbor Township Environmental Commission reviewed and commented on the following applications at its Feb. 8 meeting:
Gannon & Davis Brothers Masonry and Chimney
6216 Black Horse Pike
Applicant proposing to use an existing building for a contractor’s office and storage. The commission would like to see increased landscaping beyond the indicated planter, either by additional planters or flower beds. This is very visible location on the Black Horse Pike and should be attractive.
– Zone Pinelands, HB
All applications must still go before the Planning Board or Zoning Board for approval. This report is for general informational purposes only. Residents who are concerned about a particular development should research the details at the Planning Department. Learn more at www.ehtenvironment.org.
– Submitted by Janis Hetrick
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