Galloway Events February 2016 02/02 Ground Hog Day! 02/02 Galloway Senior Center Atlanticare FREE Heart Health Screening 9:30-11am
02/09 Galloway Senior Center at 9:30am Winter Driving Safety for Seniors presentation by South Jersey Transportation refreshments provided 02/09 Galloway Senior Center at 11am BINGO sponsored by Meadowview Estates FREE Lunch 02/09 Township Council Meeting 6:30pm
02/02 Galloway Senior Center BINGO sponsored by Linwood Care Center FREE Lunch 02/02 Knights of Columbus Council Business Meeting Seas Hall Officers Meeting 7pm Classroom
02/10 New Day Family Success Center 5:307pm Valentine’s Day Dinner Come enjoy a Valentine’s Dinner while your children act as servers! 02/11 Municipal Court Session 8:45am
02/02 Municipal Court Session 8:45am 02/03 New Day Family Success Center 10am2pm Tax Prep A certified representative from VITA, along with certified volunteers, is coming in to help prepare taxes for any individual or family that qualifies for Free Tax preparation! Please call 211 to make an appointment. 02/03 New Day Family Success Center 6:307pm Dance Workout It’s a New Year, so put those fitness goals into action! It’s a high Intensity 30 minute workout, so bring your water! Call us to sign up or for more info! 02/03 New Day Family Success Center 7-7:30pm Yoga Need some peaceful relaxing yoga in your life? This is a 30 minute low intensity session. Call us for more info or to sign up! 02/04 Municipal Court Session 8:45am 02/04 Galloway Senior Center 11am QUIZZO and Heart Health Presentation sponsored by Journey Hospice FREE Lunch 02/04 Municipal Court Session Special Trial 1pm 02/04 New Day Family Success Center 5-6pm Valentine’s Craft Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in our seasonal craft and Valentine’s Day card making. Come get creative! Call us to sign up! 609-652-0230 02/04 Atlantic County Health Department Active Parenting Now in 3. Parents and Caregivers of children 5-12 no cost to attend grant funded call Anne 609-652-3800 or agroh@mhanj.org 02/04 Planning Board Meeting 7pm 02/05 New Day Family Success Center Give Kids a Smile Locations Atlantic County locations are Rutgers University Dental Center, Galloway - 609-652-0501, Rutgers SDM, Northfield - 609-645-5814 and Rutgers SDM, Northfield - 609-645-5814. For more information about GKAS day visit www.njda.org
02/08 Galloway Township Board of Education Meeting 7pm 02/08 Greater Egg Harbor School District Board Education 7pm Oakcrest High School 02//08 New Day Family Success Center 5-6pm Healthy Relationship Workshop In a relationship? Out of one? Join us and Nicole Lynch, a Master’s level therapist and Stockton professor, to learn How to Have a Healthy Relationship. Anyone who attends all four workshops will enter into a drawing!
02/11 Atlantic County Health Department Active Parenting Now in 3. Parents and Caregivers of children 5-12 no cost to attend grant funded call Anne 609-652-3800 or agroh@mhanj.org 02/11 AtlantiCare Annual Red Dress Event held at the Smithville Inn 5pm 02/12 Galloway Township Athletic Association 5th and 6th Grade Dance at Gabriel Field Log Cabin 7pm 02/12 New Day Family Success Center Employment Specialist Need some assistance landing a job, creating a resume, or need interview practice? We can help! Come meet with an Employment Specialist that can help prepare you. Please call to set up an appointment! She is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays. 609-652-0230 02/15 Washington’s Birthday and President’s Day Township Offices Closed 02/16 Galloway Senior Center at 11am BINGO sponsored by Spring Village at Galloway with FREE Lunch 02/16 Galloway Senior Center 10am-2pm FREE blood pressure check by Galloway Township Ambulance squad 02/16 Municipal Court Session 8:45am 02/17 Annual Lenten Unity Dinner Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 6:15pm doors open $6 per person menu includes: roast pork, salad, desserts. Theme Valentine’s Day Wear Red Reservations required by Feb 7th call Eva Shultz 641-9561 or Fran Madgee 641-5721 02/17 New Day Family Success Center 1-3pm Tax Prep A certified representative from VITA, along with certified volunteers, is coming in to help prepare taxes for any individual or family that qualifies for Free Tax preparation! Please call 211 to make an appointment. 02/17 New Day Family Success Cebter 6:307pm Dance Workout It’s a New Year, so put those fitness goals into action! It’s a high Intensity 30 minute workout, so bring your water! Call us to sign up or for more info! 02/17 New Day Family Success Center 7-7:30pm Yoga Need some peaceful relaxing yoga in your life? This is a 30 minute low intensity session. Call us for more info or to sign up! 02/18 Municipal Court Session 8:45am 02/18 Assumption Regional Catholic School Annual Fish Fry 4:30-7:30pm
02/09 Knights of Columbus Shrove Dinner at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ParishHall 4-8pm $9 per Adult $5 per student childen under 5 FREE
02/18 Galloway Senior Center at 11am BINGO and presentation sponsored by Clover Can Clover Insurance Help You Find out. FREE Lunch
02/09 New Day Family Success Center 6-7pm Mardi Gras Craft Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in our crafty Tuesday! Come get creative & make a festive Mardi Gras mask! Call us to sign up! 609-652-0230
02/18 Planning Board Meeting 7pm 02/22 Galloway Township Board of Education Meeting 7pm Middle School Cafeteria
02/22 New Day Family Success Center 5-6pm Healthy Relationship Workshop In a relationship? Out of one? Join us and Nicole Lynch, a Master’s level therapist and Stockton professor, to learn How to Have a Healthy Relationship. Anyone who attends all four workshops will enter into a drawing! 02/23 Township Council Meeting 6:30pm 02/23 Galloway Senior Center at 11am BINGO sponsored byy Visting Angels with FREE Lunch 02/23 New Day Family Success Center 9-12pm SNAP Need to apply for Food Stamps? A representative will be around to answer your questions and apply/reapply you for food stamps! 02/24 New Day Family Success Center 5:306pm Community Meeting Would you like to be a voice for the Galloway Community? New Day FSC is looking for people to join its board, and to help come up with ideas for our center. Contact us for more info or to join! 609-652-0230 02/24 New Day Family Success Center 5:307:30pm Movie Night Everyone of all ages is welcome to come enjoy a movie with us! 02/25 Municipal Court Session 8:45am 02/25 New Day Family Success Center 9-12pm SNAP Need to apply for Food Stamps? A representative will be around to answer your questions and apply/reapply you for food stamps! 02/26 New Day Family Success Center starts at 9am Diaper Drive In need of diapers? We can help! First come, first serve! Call for more info. South Jersey Family Medical will also be present to answer any of your questions! 02/29 Greater Egg Harbor School District Board Meeting 7pm Oakcrest High School 02/29 New Day Family Success Center 5-6pm Healthy Relationship Workshop In a relationship? Out of one? Join us and Nicole Lynch, a Master’s level therapist and Stockton professor, to learn How to Have a Healthy Relationship. Anyone who attends all four workshops will enter into a drawing!
Galloway senior Center - Nutrition site every Monday Wednesday Friday lunch at 12pm reservations are required call 609-241-0246 Galloway Senior Center - Atlantic Co. Book Mobile Every Wednesday 11:30-12:30pm The Galloway Senior Center will not be accepting any donations of books, magazines and/or cards New Day Family Success Center staff provided incoming families with applications for energy and water assistance. 609-652-0230 Absecon Senior Center Zumba Chair with Kymbah every Tuesday, starting Sept. 8th (910am) Absecon Senior Center Continue Gary and Natalie’s Tai Chi class with their “Easy for Life” DVD every Thurs 9-10am Absecon Senior Center Every Thursday Walk Your Way to Health 9-10am Absecon Senior Center Every Thurs Fit Body Fit Mind chair yoga with Naida 12:30-1:30pm (ALL FITNESS ACTIVITIES ARE FREE TO OUR SENIORS) Volunteers needed. Galloway Township residents: the Bayview Volunteer Fire Company is looking for volunteers who are interested in protecting and serve Galloway Township, and we are looking for members to help continue that tradition. No prior experience necessary; however, you must be 18 years old, be able to pass a physical, and a be able to complete a Firefighter training program within one year of joining (cost for training provided by company). If interested, please contact Chief Mackintosh at 609-287-1849 or send an email to Bayviewfire@gmail.com Galloway Township Mobile Pantry open to residents of Galloway Township the third Wednesday of Each Month from 10am to noon at the Galloway Township Municipal Complex to register and qualify bring a photocopy of a valid ID + one of the following: food stamp card, medicaid card, ssi/ssd award letter, county welfare ID, current pay stub, TANF OR WIC documentation, unemployment statement, current ID with name and address must be presented at each visit. Bring your own bags. Provided by the Community FoodBank of NJ/Southern Branch.
March 03/03 15th Annual South Jersey’s Men R Cooking Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City. Details and tickets visit www.acbgc. org 03/05 Household Hazardous Waste Day ACUA will be holding a hazardous waste collection day from 9am-2pm 6700 Delilah Road Egg Harbor Twp. March 03/03 15th Annual South Jersey’s Men R Cooking Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City. Details and tickets visit www.acbgc. org
Ongoing Events New For 2016 the Smithville Inn will have a dinner menu for $20.16. This will be available Sunday through Thursday. Prime Rib Night is back for $20 at the Smithville Inn Egg Harbor City Lake Badges for 2016 Summer Season Now Available. New Day Family Success Center - In need of some extra food? We can help for more information or stop by with a valid ID call 609-6520230
HIRING: Galloway Township Police Department is currently hiring School Resource Officers (SRO). Minimum 20yrs of police experience is required. Certification as a Police Officer or SLEO (Special Law Enforcement Officer) required. School Resource Officer (SRO) or similar training preferred.Position is Part-time- 20-25 hours per weekSalary- $20.00 per hourAll applications are due by 12/15/2015. Galloway Township is an EOE.Applications can be completed by visiting the following www.PoliceApp.com/GallowayNJ Galloway Environmental Commision meets the first Tuesday of each month. Starting at 7pm in the Historical Room of the Municipal Complex The Galloway Township Office of Sustainability has composting units and rain barrels available for sale at cost. Contact bfiedler@gtnj.org Disabled American Veterans of Atlantic Cits Chapter #10 meets at the American Legion Hall NJ Ave in Absecon the First Friday of the Month 7:30-9pm Any interested veterans with a disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible to join the DAV. Galloway’s Operation Lifeline-Galloway Community Services, Senior Services and the Galloway Township Police Department would like to check on you. If you live alone and have a telephone, you are eligible. To participate you are required to Call the Police Department Non-Emergency line at 609-652-3705 by 10am
GALLOWAY TEACHERS OF THE YEAR Join in Congratulating the 2015-2016 Teachers of the Year. Jeremiah Paton, General Music Teacher Arthur Rann Elementary, Patricia Palumbo, School Guidance Counselor Galloway Township Middle School, Carol Santo, Preschool Teacher Pomona Preschool, Robyn Devine, first grade teacher Reeds Road Elementary School, Joanmarie Esposito, fourth grade Special Ed. Teacher Roland Rogers Elementary School and Donna North, Physical Education Teacher Smithville Elementary School. These teachers and other honorees will be recognized at the Education Foundation “People of the Year” Awards Dinner on Friday, April 15.
GALLOWAY GIRL SCOUTS AT DISNEY Girl Scout Troop 11048 grabbed their Mickey ears and took a trip to Philly to experience Disney on Ice as they celebrated 100 years of magic. The cast of over 50 charmed the audience with Mouseter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse, sweetheart Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Disney Princesses including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and Tiana. Relive the magic of Disney’s Frozen with Anna, Elsa and the hilarious Olaf as they discovered that true love is the greatest magic of all. The girls sang-along to over 30 unforgettable songs including “Let It Go,” “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Exciting moments from Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Disney’s The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and many more. Each of the girls in attendance received a fun patch for going. All had fun. In attendance were: Kaura Jorgensen, Tori Weiss, Selena Williams, Bree Geigel, Emily McCarty, Daniella Mork, Kaileigh Saava, Leila Torres, adults: Kelly Jorgensen and Kathy Weiss.
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PUBLIC SAFETY SEMINAR The public safety seminar, “Active Shooter and Terrorism Defense” presented on January 2nd at the Galloway Township library featuring speaker Chuck Knutson, author of the two books, “Direct Action” and “Active Shooter and Terrorism Defense” , was well attended including members of law enforcement, military personnel and local politicians. Mr. Knutson is also the publisher of the Galloway Patriot newspaper. His books have sold in multiple countries and are available now on Amazon. Future seminars are being planned. The dates will be announced once they are scheduled. You can schedule a private seminar for your organization or business by contacting MCVDirectActionTeam@gmail.com or 609.780.7432. We would like to thank all those that participated and helped in the event including representatives from Atlanticare who instructed attendees on CPR and AED methods.
Galloway Library Events February 02/01 Coffee Cup Classic Theater 10:301:30pm Open to adults. Enjoy a cup of coffee, treats & a movie. Watch a film from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Stay for a fun discussion. Feel free to bring your own cushion to get comfortable & make yourself at home. 02/02 Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:15am Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft. 02/02 Look what the SBA Can Offer You 6:307:30pm Open to adults. Learn from Sheryl Paynter, a specialist from the US Small Business Administration, about free resources provided by the SBA. This workshop is helpful for those with small businesses or those thinking of starting a small business. 02/03 Toddler Storytime 10-10:30am Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 02/03 A Novel Idea Book Club 10:30-12pm Open to adults. If you enjoy reading, our monthly book club selections keep you coming back for more. You read the books, we provide tea & cookies. 02/03 Preschool Storytime 1:30-2:15pm Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 02/03 Introduction to the Internet 6:30-7:30pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn the basics of the internet from browsers to search engines, how to evaluate websites & how to print. Class size is limited to 4. 02/04 Introduction to Computers 2-3pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn everything about the mouse & all the keys of the keyboard. Class size is limited to 4. 02/04 Bad Kitty Book Party 6-7:30pm Suggested for ages 8-13. Registration required. Celebrate the newest Bad Kitty book with games, snacks & prizes. 02/05 Resumes & Job Applications 11am-12pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. If you are looking for a job or to want to brush up your resume, learn how to make a cover letter & resume & search for different jobs. Class size is limited to 4. 02/06 Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 11am-12pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn everything from how to make flyers to how to make brochures. Class size is limited to 4. 02/06 Based on the Book Film Series To Kill a Mockingbird 1:30-4pm Open to adults. Watch a different movie every month & then discuss how the book compares to the movie. 02/08 Kids Only Book Club 4-5pm Suggested for ages 8-12. Registration required. Do you love to read? Enjoy tasty snacks & discuss books. 02/09 Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:15am Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft. 02/09 Lego Club 4-5pm Suggested for ages 6 & older. Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something & show the rest of the group. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination. 02/09 Introduction to Microsoft Word 6-7pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn all the tips to writing documents in Word from spell check to formatting. Class size is limited to 4. 02/09 Furry Buddies 6:30-7:30pm Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested but dropins welcome! Read a story to Cavan, Erin, or Freedom--therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog. 02/10 Toddler Storytime 10-10:30am Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Bring your little ones to
hear stories & sing songs! 02/10 Preschool Storytime 1:30-2:15pm Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 02/10 Make a Valentine’s Day Craft 4-4:45pm Suggested for ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us to make a craft for Valentine’s Day. 02/10 Introduction to Email 6:30-7:30pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn all the basics of email from setting up an account to attaching a document. Class size limited to 4. 02/11 Introduction to Excel 11am-12pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn how to set up spreadsheets, graphs, & basic formulas in Microsoft Excel. Class size is limited to 4. 02/11 Introduction to Windows 10 3:30-4:30pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn everything from how to operate Windows 10 to all the new programs it offers. Class size limited to 4. 02/11 Family Movie Night 6-8pm Jurassic World 6-8pm Open to all. Join us on the second Thursday night of the month for a fun family movie. Light refreshments provided. 02/12-02/15 Library closed 02/16 Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:15am Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft. 02/16 The Every Third Tuesday I Really, REALLY Love Books Club 1:30-4pm Open to adults. Love to read? What does everyone love to do after reading a great or downright stinky book? TALK ABOUT IT! Chat & laugh about books you love, books you hate, and books you can’t live without. 02/17 Toddler Storytime 10-10:30am Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 02/17 Preschool Storytime 1:30-2:15pm Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 02/17 Introduction to the Internet 6:30-7:30pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn the basics of the internet from browsers to search engines, how to evaluate websites & how to print. Class size is limited to 4. 02/17 The Be There or Be Square Wednesday Night I Love to Read Books Club 7-8pm Open to adults. Can’t attend the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club? The third Wednesday evening of the month book club is just what you are looking for. Like Tuesday’s club, there’s no required reading. 02/18 Introduction to Computers 2-3pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn everything about the mouse & all the keys of the keyboard. Class size is limited to 4. 02/18 Teen Corner 5:30-6:30pm Suggested for ages 13-17. Registration requested. See what our new Teen Corner is about. Talk about books & new technology, participate in activities & eat snacks. 02/19 Resumes and Job Applications 11am12pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. If you are looking for a job or to want to brush up your resume, learn how to make a cover letter & resume & search for different jobs. Class size is limited to 4. 02/20 Scrabble Club 1-2pm Open to adults. Registration requested. Enjoy an afternoon of wordplay with neighbors and friends. 02/20 Saturday Afternoon Movie 2:30-5pm Inside Out. Open to all. Spend a Saturday afternoon watching a movie at the library. Light refreshments provided. 02/22 Keep Calm and Color 10am-12pm Open to adults. Registration requested. Experience the relaxing benefits of adult coloring. 02/23 Lego Club 4-5pm Suggested for ages 6 & older. Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something & show the rest of the group. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination. 02/23 Introduction to Microsoft Word 6-7pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn all the tips
to writing documents in Word from spell check to formatting. Class size is limited to 4. 02/23 Furry Buddies 6:30-7:30pm Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested but dropins welcome! Read a story to Cavan, Erin, or Freedom--therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog. 02/24 Introduction to Email 6:30-7:30pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn all the basics of email from setting up an account to attaching a document. Class size limited to 4.
Wednesday, February 10 7-8:30pm PTSO Meeting Monday, February 15 School Closed Presidents Day Tuesday, February 16 SEAC Meeting room 302 starts at 6:30pm Thursday, February 18-Friday, February 19 NJSIAA District 32 Wrestling 7-10am Monday, February 22-Friday, February 26 Access for ELL’s Thursday, February 25 Cape Atlantic League Basketball Semi-Finals starts 5pm Monday, February 29 Parent Information Meeting AHS Library 6:308:30pm Egg Harbor City School District Monday, January 18 MLK Jr. Day School Closed Friday, February 12-Monday, February 15 No School
GALLOWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDAR February 12 WINTER STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY, Staff Only 15 SCHOOLS CLOSED, President’s Day 24 EARLY DISMISSAL, Parent-Teacher Conferences ROLAND ROGERS Monday, February 1, 2016 National School Counselors Week Tuesday, February 2, 2016 National School Counselors Week FSA Meeting @8am Library Wednesday, February 3, 2016 National School Counselors Week Thursday, February 4, 2016 National School Counselors Week Sports Dinner Friday, February 5, 2016 National School Counselors Week Friday, February 12, 2016 No School- Winter Staff Development Day Monday, February 15, 2016 No School- Presidents’ Day Thursday, February 18, 2016 Spring Photos Friday, February 19, 2016 Multi-cultural Day Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Parent/ Teacher Conferences 4-7pm GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL Friday, February 12-15 School Closed Presidents Weekend Friday, February 19 FSA Neon Party Dance Wednesday, February 24 Early Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conference 1pm
Absegami High School Thursday, February 4-Friday, February 5 7am2:30pm American Red Cross Blood Drive Performing Arts Center Friday, February 5 Talent Show Performing Arts Center 6:30pm Monday, February 8-Wednesday, February 17 Counselors Scheduling at GTMS Gym 7:25am2:30pm Monday, February 8 Faculty Meeting starts at 2:40pm
CEDAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Friday, February 5 Last Day to register for SAT Friday, February 5 Semiformal Dance 6:3010:30pm Thursday, February 11 Pirate Princess Valentine’s Day starts at 6:30pm cafe Friday, February 12-Monday, February 15 School Closed President’s Day Thursday, February 18 Crew Booster meeting library starts 7pm Friday, February 19 Dancing with the Staff starts 6:30pm PAC Saturday, February 20 NJ 4H Horse Program PAC/Cafe starts 8am Thursday, February 25 Parent Financial Aid Night 6:30-8pm Friday, February 26 Student of the MOnth Luncheon Library 11am ASSUMPTION REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Sunday, January 31-Saturday, February 6 Catholic Schools Week Monday, February 1-Thursday, February 4 Coin Drive Friday, February 5 Noon Dismissal After Care until 3pm Friday, February 5 Mother Son Event Monday, February 8-Friday, February 12 Trash For Cash Wednesday, February 10 Fish Fry Ash Wednesday 4:30-7:30pm Friday, February 12 Classroom Valentine’s Day Parties 1:30pm Monday, February 15 No School Presidents Day Saturday, February 20 Quizzo Night 6:30pm ARCS 3rd Annual QUIZZO NIGHT!!Bring your friends and test your knowledge in categories like:Sports, Current Events, Pop Culture, and even Catholic and ARCS trivia! 7pm (Doors open @ 6:30pm)In the School Gymnasium BYOB (21 and over) Tables/Teams of up to 10 are permitted or you can be a table of two Tickets are Limited! Call 652-7134, email cflammer@arcsgalloway.org Alumni/Parents/ Parishioners…bring friends the more the merrier!!! HOLY SPIRIT HIGH SCHOOL Sunday, January 31-Saturday, February 6 Catholic Schools Week Monday, February 1-Monday, February 29 Mothers’ Guild 50/50 Raffle Tickets Available Tuesday, February 2 Catholic Schools Week Liturgy All are Welcome 8:15am Auditorium Wednesday, February 3 Fathers’ Club Meeting 7-8pm Friday, February 5 Winter Pep Rally Wednesday, February 10-Monday, February 29 Playbill Ad Drive for “Little Shop of Horrors”! Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday Liturgy All Are Welcome 8:15am Monday, February 15 School Closed President’s Day Tuesday, February 16 Sophomore Class Ring Assembly Tuesday, February 23 Sophomore Class Ring Orders During Lunch Patterns Wednesday, February 24 Sophomore Class Ring Orders During Lunch Patterns and 5-7pm in Foyer
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This round vegetable with many layers has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. The pungent odor of onions comes from its sulfur-containing compounds, and is also believed to bestow some antibacterial properties. Additionally, the compound quercetin is an antioxidant that can boost the immune system. At this time, few quality clinical trials have supported this. However, there is little downside to eating vegetables and adding an onion to yummy chicken noodle soup often only makes it yummier. Research shows that when folks start to feel sick they often rush to their local drug store – however, it’s time to seek the most well-supported cold treatments which you can find at home. So when you start to get those dreaded chills, body aches, sore throat or cough -- don’t let these common cold symptoms put your body, mind and soul in the doldrums…the miracle is in the house!! Get some rest, keep positive and take care of yourself by utilizing these time proven wisdoms.
It’s that time of year again where the common cold becomes particularly, common. Not only does it bring about uncomfortable symptoms--runny nose, congestion, sneezing, scratchy throat, coughing, and in some cases fever—it can also result in missed days of school and work. On average, adults catch the common cold 2 to 4 times a year and children 6 to 8 times a year. Cold symptoms typically last a week, but in children and older adults, and those with multiple medical issues, it may last longer. At this time there are no known cures for the common cold, but there are a number of common and not so common home remedies that may alleviate these symptoms and help support our immune system. Dr. Nina’s What You Need To Know About Common and Uncommon Home Remedies For The Common Cold: Over-the-counter medications Antibiotics are of no use against cold viruses. And too, over-the-counter (OTC) cold preparations won’t cure a common cold or make it go away any sooner – and it is important to note that most have side effects. That being understood, there are over-the-counter medications available for aches and pains (Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve) as well as several products that can help relieve congestion, nasal discharge, and postnasal drip. The key is to always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if these medications are safe for you including information with other medications you are taking or conditions you have. Rest, plenty of fluids, gargling When starting to battle a cold, we can support our immune system by getting a good night’s sleep, and decreasing stress. And too it is important to make sure to drink plenty of fluids to soften and clear mucus and gargle with salt water (washes away the mucus lining in our throat that protects the germs causing the sickness). Chicken noodle soup It may not only be good for our soul, but also our colds. When the broth is made from chicken bones, it is jam-packed with a number of vitamins and minerals that can stimulate our immune system. Additionally, the warmth of the soup can help reduce sinus and throat pain.
The Galloway Patriot, the Marine Corps Veterans Direct Action Team and the Absecon VFW Honor Guard participated in this year’s “Polar Plunge” in Brigantine which benefited the “Fisher House”, a veterans charity. Thousands braved the cold water once the VFW Honor Guard fired rifle shots from the back of the Galloway Patriot’s military M925A2 Troop Transport Truck to start the event. There were people in costumes, entertainment and even a wedding. Check out the photos at GallowayPatriot.com
Listening to Music Music has served as a medicine for centuries as is evidenced by its role in healing rituals. Today, we are starting to understand how tunes and notes can directly enhance our immune system. In a study from Wilkes University, researchers found that when students listened to soothing music, their levels of IgA—a type of antibody that is present on mucosal surfaces such as nostrils, mouth, lungs—increased. IgA is often referred to as the immune system’s first line of defense. In another study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate school, listening to music for sixty minutes was shown to increase the level of natural killer (NK) cell activity. These immune cells have the important job of attacking bacteria, infected cells, and even cancer. Now that’s music to my ears. Putting on a pair of COLD wet socks Although there is no science to back up the efficacy of this claim, there are some die-hard believers. The theory of why it works lies in a concept called “homeostasis”—the property of a system in which variables are regulated to that internal conditions remain stable and relatively constant. In other words, when we make our feet cold, blood from other parts of the body rush to our “little piggies” to warm them up. It is postulated that getting circulation moving helps to relieve congestion from the nose and throat area and increases blood flow through lymph nodes (important tissue that filters blood and contains immune cells). Moderate exercise Staying physically active has a number of health benefits, including supporting our immune system function to fight off germs. In a study published in the American Journal of Medicine, women who walked a half-hour every day for one year had half the number of colds compared to women who do not exercise. The authors of this study believed that this was because exercise boosts the number of white blood cells which fight off infections. But how about when you are already sick? Exercise can boost endorphins (our body’s natural pain killer), has an anti-inflammatory effect, and may help break up congestion. It is generally considered safe. However, there are some situations to watch out for. If you have heart or lung disease or a fever, exercising while ill can exacerbate these conditions. Dark chocolate This yummy food item contains a chemical called theobromine. In a study presented at The British Thoracic Society’s meeting in 2012, they discussed how theobromine blocked the action of sensory nerves in those with colds. Think of postnasal drip or how swallowing just a drop of food or liquid the wrong way elicits a powerful cough reflex. The researchers also stated that theobromine is more effective at suppressing coughing than codeine, a prescription, controlled substance! And what’s more, it lacks the side effects of feeling sleepy or dull. Raw onions
Help Wanted The Galloway Patriot is looking for motivated, well dressed, hard working account executives. You must be 18 and have a good driver’s license. Call Jaime for more information – 609-780-7433
Funeral Services For Veterans Our veterans deserve to be honored when they are laid to rest. The Absecon-Galloway VFW Honor Guard and the Marine Corps Veterans Direct Action Team provide military funeral services for honorably discharged United States Military Veterans. For information call 609-780-7432
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Absegami Forensics Team members from left Saverio Turrano, Zach Hassel, Miranda Muniz and Natalie Frantz waiting for the results in musical pairs. The Absegami High School Forensics Team hosted its annual tournament on September 9th and finished in second place in the competition, winning 11 separate individual awards. Leading the team were seniors Michael Moore and Saverio Turrano, who took first place in Improvisational Pairs and Reader’s Theatre along with teammate Zach Hassel. Moore also won third place in drama pairs with junior Miranda Muniz and third place in musical pairs with Hassel. Turrano also won first place in drama monologue. Other award winners included C. J Coyle, who won first place in impromptu speaking and second place in prose interpretation, Natalie Frantz, who won fourth place in persuasive speaking and fifth place in musical pairs with Miranda Muniz, Zach Hassel, who won fourth place in poetry interpretation and Bart Machula, who won second place in drama monologue. Absegami will continue its season at Northern Burlington on January 16th, Dumont High School on January 23rd, Kingsway Regional High School on January 30th, Eastern Regional High School on February 6th and at the New Jersey Drama & Forensics League State Championship at Raritan High School on February 27th.
On Tuesday, January 12, 2016, the Galloway Library hosted “Furry Buddies”. Children read stories to Cavan, Erin and Freedom, therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. These reading buddies are a program built to encourage confidence-building and to promote literacy. Donna Downs and Colleen Berenotto present this program. The length is approximately an hour and a half and the age recommended is 6 to 14 but any age can attend. Registration is requested. This event takes place the first and third Tuesday of the month to learn more about this wonderful event contact the Galloway Library on Jimmie Leeds Road at 609-652-2352. Hope to see you at 6:30pm for the next Furry Buddies Event!
Absegami Forensics Team: Front Row from left: Morgan Lyons, Peyton Wagner, Courtney Jones, Michelle Delemarre, Rebecca Hennessy, Taylor DeClement. Second Row: Billy Platt, Julian Simon, Natalie Frantz, Miranda Muniz, Rachel Cohen, Andrea Rapetti, Emily Deibert. Third Row: Zach Hassel, Daniel Hershman, Bart Machula, C. J. Coyle, Coby Alavez, Saverio Turrano, Michael Moore, Jesse Norman, Spencer Lyons
Absegami Forensics Team Member C. J. Coyle accepting his award.
GALLOWAY POLICE WORK RECUE DETAIL DURING THE STORM Banner day for all the employees in Galloway Township that came together during this storm! Our awesome dispatch center, police officers, recreation, OEM, fire, EMS and especially public works! It’s a team effort! Many thanks to Lt. Joe Picardi for his tireless efforts in getting us the military truck last year for rescues such as this! My military veterans, Detective Bill Schroer and Ofc. Ray Casanova that helped us get the military deuce and a half up and running today in blizzard like conditions. Detectives Matt Worth and Kerry Baerman assisting in the water rescues. And all my patrol officers who have been out with downed trees/wires and many vehicles that went off the roadways. These are the people that make my job so much easier! To see the smile on that little boys face when we pulled up, I will never forget! -Chief Donna Higbee