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Articles by Rebecca Carlbon
RCBC student is NASA scholar
Rowan College at Burlington County student Eric Shaw was selected to be a NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar for fall 2016. NCAS was held at the Langley Research Center, in Virginia. The program is an educational experience for students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. After applying, students participate in a month-long online workshop, and if they score high enough in the class, they can attend the four-day, on-site experience.
Beneficial donates $10,000 to Girl Scout Leadership Experience
The Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ were awarded a $10,000 community development and outreach donation from the Beneficial Foundation. This donation will help bring a Girl Scout Leadership Experience to 750 girls in low-income communities in Camden and Burlington counties. This first-time funding from Beneficial Foundation will support the Leadership Experience, which focuses on building the confidence of girls through a wide variety of activities.
County to distribute free radon test kits
By Rebecca Carlbon, staff writer The Burlington County Health Department is offering free radon test kits to homeowners.“The Burlington County Health Department is working with The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to bring increased awareness to the public on the risks of radon,” said Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio.“Radon is an odorless and colorless gas that can cause lung cancer,” he said.
Holocaust survivor visits Riverside Elementary School
RIVERSIDE — On the 70th anniversary of her release from the Auschwitz concentration camps, Holocaust survivor Elly Berkovits Gross visited the Riverside Elementary School with a message to the fifth-graders: “Don’t fight, work things out, and be nice to each other.”On a personal level, Berkovits Gross relayed to the children her miraculous story of survival.
Uncovering the secret life of Mummers
"The Secret Life of Mummers" will be the topic of a talk by Alan Visitacion on Nov. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m., at St. Stephen's Church in Beverly, at an event hosted by the Riverfront Historical Society.Visitacion, an Edgewater Park resident, has been a Mummer since 1978, when he was recruited from his high school marching band to play for the Fancy Brigades. Next New Year's Day will mark 38 years of his parading with the Mummers. He will share his experiences, complete with music, video and costumes.
St. Mary's in Burlington City holding Christmas bazaar on Friday and Saturday
BURLINGTON CITY — St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at 145 W. Broad St. is holding its annual Christmas bazaar on Friday and Saturday.The event will include a Secret Santa Workshop for children, a visit from Santa, a Guild House Sweet Shoppe filled with baked goods and candy, a soup and sandwich lunch, and a roast beef dinner. The bazaar will be held at the church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
Peachfield event details story of Philadelphia artist
On Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at Peachfield's Once in a While Wednesday, Susan Arpajian Jolley will discuss the book "Out of My Great Sorrows.""Out of My Great Sorrows" tells the story of how the Armenian genocide affected subsequent generations of a survivors’ families.It is the story of artist Mary Zakarian born in Philadelphia in 1927, whose life and work were shaped by the experiences of her mother, a survivor of the 1915 genocide. Her parents' stories begin in Turkey, which they had called home.
Paper shredding event set for Saturday
On Saturday, a paper shredding event will be held at Rowan College at Burlington County's Mount Laurel Campus, 3331 Route 38.There's no need to leave your car; staff will help you unload. Bring only confidential documents such as bank and credit card statements, tax returns and papers with account numbers. Up to four bags or boxes of unshredded paper and confidential documents weighing no more than 10 pounds each per car will be accepted.
Holistic health fair planned for Westampton
A free Holistic Health Fair will be held on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Westampton Recreation Center, 50 Springside Road. The fair will include God's Wearable Art, information from Lois' Health Cupboard and Playground Boutique.
Ken Burns is guest at Salute to Patriotism Gala
This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial.The Memorial Foundation will host Ken Burns as the keynote speaker at the Eagles Oaks Golf and Country Club on Oct. 27. at 5 p.m. for the Salute to Patriotism Gala.Burns is a documentary film maker whose work has brought history to life for millions of people.
Military News: Burlington County-area residents graduate from basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Osiris Abreu graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Abreu is the son of Ana Lopez, of New York, New York. He is a 2017 graduate of New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy, Fort Dix. U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Madeline Paternoster graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
Palliative care panel planned in Mount Holly
A panel of experts will gather to explain palliative care 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at Virtua Memorial in Mount Holly.Palliative care, the specialized medical care for people with serious illness, is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness, and to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
The Longwood Gardens main fountains are renovated and performing longer
Visitors still have time to see the popular Main Fountain Garden performances at Longwood Gardens, which have been extended through Oct. 31.After an extensive two-year revitalization, the Main Fountain Garden reopened in May with a season of celebration featuring fountain performances, concerts and special events.
Workshop focuses on coping with addiction
“How to Help Someone with an Addiction Issue” is a free community education session focused on families, parents and loved ones.The workship is offered by the Medford Township Neighborhood Services Advisory Committee and Medford Municipal Alliance on Oct. 4.This program, for adults 18 and over, will provide a supportive place to discuss and learn about addictions, and the drug use impacting families in the community.
Medford Arts Center plans poetry contest
The Medford Arts Center will host its annual Poetry Contest. The juried contest was established to give recognition to the literary arts and local poets. It opens on Sunday and closes on Oct. 31.Poets must be at least 18 years of age. Any form of poetry or subject is acceptable and all submitted work must be original, as well as the work of the poet entering the contest, and not previously published. Up to three poems may be submitted by each entrant.
Riverfront Community Players to perform “13”
The Riverfront Community Players will perform its first middle school production of “13” for two shows on Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and two on Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m."13" is an original musical with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, based on the novel "13" by Dan Elish and Robert Horn.
Out of the Darkness Walk set for Mount Laurel
Kyra Berry, of Mount Laurel, a senior at Lenape High School, has organized her second annual Out of the Darkness Walk, "A Walk to Fight Suicide," on Oct. 21 at Laurel Acres Park, 1045 S. Church St., Mount Laurel.Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the closing ceremony begins at 11:15 a.m. The walk route is five laps around the lake.
Talking about science for citizens
Environmental science professor and author Dr. Neeti Bathala will speak at the Evening Membership Department of the Haddon Fortnightly Guest Night meeting on Oct.10 at 7:30 p.m. Bathala will speak about her recently published children’s book, "Moonlight Crab Count," which follows a young girl and her mother as they research horseshoe crabs on the beach at night as part of a citizen-science project.
Blessing of the Animals planned in Moorestown
The Blessing of the Animals family event will take place at 3 p.m. Oct. 1, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 207 W. Main St., Moorestown.All pets must be leashed or in carriers. Pets and their families are welcome at this celebration. “Pets are a very important part of our lives, and of God’s life,” said Emily Mellott, rector of Trinity.
Women's Day event planned in Burlington City
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'Walk, Dine and Shop with a Doc' at Rancocas Nature Center
Lourdes Cardiology will launch the new season of “Walk, Dine and Shop with a Doc” at Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Road, Westampton, on Saturday at 8:30 a.m.During this free three-part program, participants join a Lourdes cardiologist for:a walk at a local park and health discussion;a presentation, featuring blood pressure screening, seated chair massage and healthy snacks;a smart shopping experience with a ShopRite dietitian, discussing heart-healthy eating options.
Mount Laurel Girl Scouts earn Silver Award
Girl Scouts from Troop 22017 in Mount Laurel, Alyssa Fleming and Janna Sawyer, freshmen at Lenape High School, have been working to achieve their Silver Award, the second highest award of the Girl Scouts of the USA, and the highest honor bestowed upon a Girl Scout Cadette.Alyssa and Janna have been in Girl Scouts since they were Daisies in kindergarten.In order for a Cadette Girl Scout to earn her Silver Award, she must identify a problem in the community and work to find a solution.
Eden-Stanley Post American Legion centennial celebration
On Saturday, the Eden-Stanley American Legion Post, Pemberton Township, will host a celebration as the American Legion, the largest veterans' association in the United States, marks 100 years of service to veterans and their communities.From 1 to 5 p.m, the Post is inviting the public to a family fun event that will include a motorcycle show, food, antique buses, police and fire department equipment displays, moon bounce and ball pit, live music by Brother Sal and more.
Teen volunteers needed for helpline
CONTACT of Burlington County’s TeenLine peer-to-peer helpline needs volunteers. TeenLine provides a safe place where teenagers can talk to a nonjudgmental person of the same age group who is there to listen.High school students ages 14 to 18 staff the TeenLine during the school year, from Monday through Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. No experience is necessary and training is provided.
National Merit Scholar Semifinalists named
Burlington County High School seniors are among 16,000 national semifinalists in this year’s National Merit Scholarship Program.The following students were all named a semifinalist in the 63rd annual competition by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.Cherokee High School: Anthony K.Huynh, Ashwin Mahadevan, Samuel Matthew Schepps Lenape High School: Sakshi ChopraFlorence Memorial High School: Sofia BoracciMoorestown High School: Andrew Chen, Anna Mui, Sundari Parise, Laura Tsai,...
Five-day Tour de Pines bike ride planned
"Ride like the Devil," ride like the wind, ride through the Pinelands, ride by the shore, ride a shorter route, ride a longer route, and ride your bike to help preserve the Pinelands by joining the 13th annual Tour de Pines.The 2017 Tour de Pines, a five-day bike ride broken up into separate, single day rides, sponsored by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, will be held from Oct. 4 to Oct.
Community Briefs
The fifth annual Local Art Exhibit and Sale at the Sally Stretch Keen Memorial Library, Southampton, is Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 1 to 5 pm. Displayed in the historic Main Library will be works by 20 local artists with many scenes inspired by the village of Vincentown and other local landscapes. The Willingboro Art Alliance, Rancocas Valley Plein Air and artists from East Street Art in Mansfield are participating.
Five-day Tour de Pines bike ride planned
"Ride like the Devil," ride like the wind, ride through the Pinelands, ride by the shore, ride a shorter route, ride a longer route, and ride your bike to help preserve the Pinelands by joining the 13th annual Tour de Pines.The 2017 Tour de Pines, a five-day bike ride broken up into separate, single day rides, sponsored by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, will be held from Oct. 4 to Oct.
Community Briefs
The fifth annual Local Art Exhibit and Sale at the Sally Stretch Keen Memorial Library, Southampton, is Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 1 to 5 pm. Displayed in the historic Main Library will be works by 20 local artists with many scenes inspired by the village of Vincentown and other local landscapes. The Willingboro Art Alliance, Rancocas Valley Plein Air and artists from East Street Art in Mansfield are participating.
Climate Change Film Festival takes stage in Southampton
"Earth: We’re All in This Together" is a day-long Climate Change Film Festival, planned for Sept. 30 at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton.A new collaboration of the Medford Religious Society of Friends and the PPA, the film festival is intended to bring attention to the condition of the world's environment, with a collection of eight films.“PPA is excited to collaborate with Medford Friends Meeting on the important issue of climate change.
Annual Festival of Arts, Books and Culture in Cherry Hill features authors, artists, comedians
Tickets are now on sale for the 28th annual Festival of Arts, Books and Culture at the Katz Jewish Community Center. The festival will take place Nov. 5-12.This year, it features a lineup of authors, public figures, artists and comedians each day. All events are open to the public.On Nov.
Climate Change Film Festival takes stage in Southampton
"Earth: We’re All in This Together" is a day-long Climate Change Film Festival, planned for Sept. 30 at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton.A new collaboration of the Medford Religious Society of Friends and the PPA, the film festival is intended to bring attention to the condition of the world's environment, with a collection of eight films.“PPA is excited to collaborate with Medford Friends Meeting on the important issue of climate change.
Lenape world language teacher recognized
Lenape High School world language teacher Nicholas Orphanos was recognized by the New Jersey Education Association as an educator who makes his school community a welcoming environment for all students, regardless of language or background.Math teacher Tom Tamburello nominated Orphanos for the award. "Mr. Orphanos is a Spanish teacher and speaker who teaches all levels of students from accelerated to students with disabilities.
Maple Shade program for middle schoolers get donation
The Maple Shade Police Chaplain Association and Moose Lodge 2682 of Maple Shade have teamed to present a $2,000 check to the youth program A Place to Go.The program is run by Kristie Levandoski at Maple Shade High School.The Place to Go program accepts students in the seventh and eighth grades who may not be a part of any activities at school or are just looking to be a part of a group at the end of the school day.
CInnaminson program promotes calm in the face of chaos
The Meditation Center, 910 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, will host the workshop, “In a world of doing, doing and doing … Just Be” on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.When situations are not going according to plan, people tend to rush to fix everything in their way, according to the center. And then, they face a whole new agenda in their daily life. How can people handle this when they crave for serenity every day, but are caught up in the busy world?
Maple Shade program for middle schoolerss get donation
The Maple Shade Police Chaplain Association and Moose Lodge 2682 of Maple Shade have teamed to present a $2,000 check to the youth program A Place to Go.The program is run by Kristie Levandoski at Maple Shade High School.The Place to Go program accepts students in the seventh and eighth grades who may not be a part of any activities at school or are just looking to be a part of a group at the end of the school day.
Preservation Alliance needs Pinelands photographs for winter exhibit
Do you have a prized photo shot while visiting the Pinelands? Do you think it may be award winning or of public interest? If so, you should enter it in the Pinelands Preservation Alliance juried photography exhibit focused on the Pinelands National Reserve.Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to apply, and $1,000 in cash prizes will be offered. The deadline for registration is Sept. 29.The exhibit will be on display in PPA’s newly renovated barn at its headquarters in Southampton from Nov.
Preservation Alliance needs Pinelands photographs for winter exhibit
Do you have a prized photo shot while visiting the Pinelands? Do you think it may be award winning or of public interest? If so, you should enter it in the Pinelands Preservation Alliance juried photography exhibit focused on the Pinelands National Reserve.Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to apply, and $1,000 in cash prizes will be offered. The deadline for registration is Sept. 29.The exhibit will be on display in PPA’s newly renovated barn at its headquarters in Southampton from Nov.
A week of nature activities planned in Westampton
A week of nature events awaits nature lovers at Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Road, Westampton, starting Saturday with a naturalist-led walk from 10:30 to 11:30 a.mA staff member and associate naturalist will lead a free interpretive hike through the varied habitats of the center.
Drive helps fill 900 backpacks for youngsters
For the last 10 years each August, Oaks Integrated Care has invited the community to fill-a-backpack with essential school items for a child or teen in need. In August, over 900 backpacks were stuffed during Oaks' Operation Fill-A-Backpack Drive, for its program participants.
Environmental community news
The Moorestown STEM Festival will be held at Strawbridge Lake, off Route 38, Oct. 1 from noon to 4 p.m.Save The Environment of Moorestown was founded in 1972 with a mission to preserve, protect and enhance Moorestown's natural environments.The annual open space festival will have transportation to hiking. With four trails to explore with a naturalist, residents can learn more about the open spaces and their habitat and history.
Conference covers the latest in Lyme disease research
Looking for the real facts on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases?The Lyme Disease Association and Columbia University's 18th annual conference, "Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases: What Clinicians Need to Know about an Expanding Epidemic," will be Sept. 23 and 24 at the Hilton Penn's Landing, Philadelphia.
Old Barracks Museum plans book lecture series
The Old Barracks Museum will host lecturers and discussions by leading historians and authors on a variety of subjects.The programs are sponsored by the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey. Lectures are free to attend and begin with a reception with light refreshments.On Sept. 23 at 12:30 p.m., Mike Harris discusses his book “Brandywine: A Military History of the Battle that Lost Philadelphia but Saved America, September 11, 1777”.
Old Barracks Museum plans book lecture series
The Old Barracks Museum will host lecturers and discussions by leading historians and authors on a variety of subjects.The programs are sponsored by the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey. Lectures are free to attend and begin with a reception with light refreshments.On Sept. 23 at 12:30 p.m., Mike Harris discusses his book “Brandywine: A Military History of the Battle that Lost Philadelphia but Saved America, September 11, 1777”.
National Public Lands Day marked in Bass River
Bass River State Forest is celebrating National Public Lands Day with a volunteer project from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.Tasks will include cleaning up forest trails and moving mulch for trail resurfacing. Bring gloves, lunch and insect repellent; snacks and tools will be provided. Volunteers will meet at the Forest Office, 762 Stage Road, Tuckerton, to carpool or caravan to the site.
Conference covers the latest in Lyme disease research
Looking for the real facts on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases?The Lyme Disease Association and Columbia University's 18th annual conference, "Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases: What Clinicians Need to Know about an Expanding Epidemic," will be Sept. 23 and 24 at the Hilton Penn's Landing, Philadelphia.
History takes the stage Saturday
On Saturday, history lovers can take in two events in Burlington County.The John Inskeep Historic House, 10 Madison Court, Evesham, will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Maintained by the Evesham Historical Society, the Inskeep House is an example of an 18th century Evesham farm house, altered and enlarged in the 19th century, probably in two phases.
Environmental meeting planned in Bordentown City
On Sept. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., The Bordentown City Environmental Commission will host Earth Talk on Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m., at the Carlslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks St., about the proposed Elcon facility.Elcon's proposed hazardous waste treatment and recycling facility at the Keystone Industrial Complex in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, is directly across the Delaware River from Bordentown.
History takes the stage on Saturday
On Saturday, history lovers can take in two events in Burlington County.The John Inskeep Historic House, 10 Madison Court, Evesham, will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Maintained by the Evesham Historical Society, the Inskeep House is an example of an 18th century Evesham farm house, altered and enlarged in the 19th century, probably in two phases.
Peachfield features the life and times of Stephen Hopkins
On Sunday at 2 p.m. at Peachfield, 180 Burrs Road, Westampton, the story of Stephen Hopkins will be told at Something for Sunday.Hopkins was a passenger on the Mayflower and one of 41 signatories of the Mayflower Compact. He was recruited by the Merchant Adventurers to provide governance for the colony.
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