150 years marked at Friendship church

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 09, 2013 10:43 am

Submitted/Friendship Bible Church is celebrating its 150th year as a congregation in Egg Harbor Township this year

Friendship Bible Church is celebrating its 150th year as a congregation in Egg Harbor Township this year. The church will have three public celebrations where the community to be invited to learn about the history of the church, enjoy food, music and children activities.

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World Tai Chi Day marked in Egg Harbor Twp.

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, May 09, 2013 09:59 am

Submitted/LifeCenter instructor Paul Pickens demonstrates a Tai Chi fan form.

Recently the Atlanticare LifeCenter in Egg Harbor Township was host once again to the celebration of World Tai Chi Day.  LifeCenter Tai Chi Instructor Paul F. Pickens said World Tai Chi Day is practiced by tens of thousands of participants in more than 70 countries around the globe.

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Legally speaking, killing Stevens was like killing Obama

Written by Opinion Wednesday, May 08, 2013 05:48 pm

To the editor:

Regarding the death of Ambassador Christopher Stevens in Benghazi, Libya, on Sept. 11, 2012, it’s important to remember that Ambassador Stevens was the official representative of the president of the United States to the head of state of Libya.  

I was hired as secretary to the very first Indonesian consul to the United States and worked at the consulate in Rockefeller Center from 1951 to 1953.  I recall that one of our secretaries was fired for not saying “good morning” to the then Indonesian ambassador plenipotentiary to the United States, Dr. Ali Sastroamidjojo.  He was on one of his rare visits to the consulate, and the secretary failed to look up and greet him as he passed by her desk.  Five minutes later, she was fired, and that was the reason given.   

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Egg Harbor Township Police bike team kicks off annual ride

Written by Laura Stetser Wednesday, May 08, 2013 05:01 pm

Laura Stetser/Members of Egg Harbor Township Police Department’s Law Enforcement United team prepare to leave on their annual ride to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 8. Friends, family and supporters gathered to wish them well.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP-  The members of Egg Harbor Township Police Department’s Law Enforcement United team kicked off their annual bike ride to the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 8.

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Police asking public to identify suspect in fraudulent credit card use at Walmart

Last Updated on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 04:02 pm Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 08, 2013 02:12 pm

Submittted/Egg Harbor Township Police need the public's help in identifying this individual, wanted in connection with credit card theft.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is seeking the public assistance with identifying a suspect involved in the fraudulent use of a stolen credit card.  The credit/debit card was used in April at the Walmart in Mays Landing.  The person depicted in the photos was in possession of the card.  

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Fun and reading make a good pair at EHT's Davenport

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 08, 2013 11:06 am

Submitted/Annalyse Matus, Taryn Megronigle, Adjenay Neerudu, and Kayla Williams having a great time dancing to the DJ.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP - On Wednesday, April 24 Davenport Elementary School held its annual Read and Play Night.  Read and Play Night is a fun night where parents and students can come back to school and visit the Book Fair.  Students also enjoyed dancing to a DJ in the cafeteria with their favorite teachers. 

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Miller School announces students for Hero of the Month

Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, May 08, 2013 10:58 am

Laura Stetser/Miller School

The Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School announced the students who qualified for the March Hero of the Month by displaying the life skill of effort. The students are:

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They’ve got the beat

Last Updated on Monday, May 06, 2013 03:55 pm Written by Staff Reports Monday, May 06, 2013 03:41 pm

Submitted/Faculty and staff at Swift Elementary School were rocking fashions from the 1980s as part of Staff Appreciation Week.

Swift staff travels back in time with fashions

Faculty and staff at Swift Elementary School were rocking fashions from the 1990s back to the 1950s as part of Staff Appreciation Week spirit days. Friday, May 3 was the kickoff, with everyone dressed in 1990s garb, followed by the 1980s on Monday, May 6 and so on until they reached the 1950s. Arranged by the school’s Parents Club, staff members were also treated to a breakfast and a chance to win raffle baskets. 

To see more of the week's wacky fashion, go to the Swift Parents Club Facebook page HERE.