From The Desk Of The Chief of Police
As Fall is upon us, I just want to briefly remind everyone that school is back in session full swing so please pay extra attention to children standing and walking along the roadways and also school buses with their lights on. It won’t be long now that our roadways may be covered with leaves so please keep in mind that any dampness or rainfall will provide for a very slick road condition; use caution. Our Volunteer Fire Department put on an amazing 9/11 tribute here at the Municipal
Complex to remember the victims and the survivors of 9/11. We had a beautiful evening for the ceremony and I was pleased to see how many residents came out for the remembrance and to support local Fire, Police and EMS workers. As our Police Department website is being re-designed we implore you to visit our Police Department Face book page at https://www.facebook.com/GallowayPD which is updated daily and monitored by our staff. If you have not yet signed up for Code Red to receive important real time updates for traffic advisory, road closures, storm warnings please do so by visiting the Police Department website @ www.GTPD. org. I wish everyone a happy October and an enjoyable Halloween! Donna Higbee, Chief of Police
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10/18 Smithville Village Corvette Show rain date 10/25
10/01 New Day Family Success Center Need a Job? Meet with our Employment specialist. call for info 609-652-0230. 10/01 Absecon Senior Center ): Fun For All: BINGO (10:15-11:15am) Scrabble, Rummikube, Cards & Games & more 10/03 Bayview Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold its semi annual flea market 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the firehouse on Route 9 in Galloway. Rain or shine. Space with a table available for $15. Bring your own table and rent space for $10. Call 609-652-7337 or 609-652-7385. 10/03-10/04 Smithville Village Oktoberfest 10/04 8th Annual Stockton Alumni Legacy Fund 5k • 2 mile walk • 1 mile fun run for kids 10 and younger 9 am start rain or shine Net proceeds to benefit the G. Larry James Legacy Endowed Scholarship Fund. Registration 8am at the Stockton University Sports Center Lot 5.
10/18 Come see what all the excitement is about! What better way for us to Show You all about Stockton than if you come to our beautiful campus and see for yourself? Open House 2015-2016 Sunday - October 18, 2015 Tour our beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities. Meet with deans, faculty, admissions and financial aid counselors, athletics,student life staff and current students. See why Stockton offers opportunities no other college can provide. Open House activities begin promptly at 9:30 am in the Sports Center. Plan to arrive at 9:00 am for refreshments and registration. 10/18 Sons of Italy Purple Aster Lodge (serving Galloway & Absecon) 8th Annual Pasta Dinner and Prize Auction 4-7 pm Absecon Blind Center 100 Crestview Drive Absecon Adults $12 children under 6 $6 To purchase tickets contact Nancy Derago 609-335-8035 Proceeds support our Scholarship Committee 10/20 Stockton University Graduate and Professional School Fair
10/07 New Day Family Success Center Ladies Health Night Out 5:30-6:30pm Come join us for a fun presentation from Shore Medical Center to debunk myths about breast cancer, learn healthy lifestyle tips, & early detection screenings. There will also be snacks & games! Call us for more info or to sign up! 609-652-0230.
10/21 New Day Family Success Center Mock Interviews. Need some practice to help you nail that job? Our Employment Specialist is here to help you with some pointers for your next interview! for more info call 609-652-0230
10/08-10/11 Stockton University Weekend Celebration for Stockton Alumni, Students and families. Fall Career and Internship Fair 10am2pm. Honors Program 10 year Reunion 6-7pm Campus Center Board of Trustees Room. Oct 9th Stockton Spirit Day School Spirit T-Shirt Swap Campus Center Coffeehouse. 3-6pm Float Decorating Party sports center. Spirit Night 6pm Sports Center. Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Campus Center Event Room. Oct 10 Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Breakfast C/D Atrium. Parent and family association breakfast 10-11am campus center event room. Men’s soccer alumni game field 3 11am. University Weekend Parade viewing area at k-wing circle parade ends in parking lot 5 11:30am. 12-4 Carnival sports center. 9pm-1am 20th Annual Osprey Ball Campus Center Event Room. Oct 11th FRED FEST Lakeside Oasis 11am-3pm. 12-2pm Professional achievement award ceremony campus center event room.
10/24 VFW Memorial Post 9462 Halloween Party 6-10pm
10/10-10/11 Smithville Village Irish Festival 10/10 Oceanville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is having it’s 2nd annual Yard/ Craft sale. 9am-3pm to get a table call Eleanor Denight 609-652-7176 or Sharon Agli 609-8391077. Registration by October 2, 2015 10/10 New Day Family Success Center will be at Touch a Truck Center will be closed. 10/10 The Absecon Cultural Arts alliance will be hosting “Art in the Park” on Saturday, October 10, 2015 with a rain date of Sunday, October 11. The event will take place at Heritage Park in Absecon and include artists and entertainment. The Alliance is recruiting interested artists in a variety of media for display and sales. A fee of $25 per booth will be charged and artists are asked to bring their own tents, covers and chairs. Deadline to submit application is September 15th.If you are interested in participating, please contact Wendie Fitzgerald at 609-606-2941. 10/14 New Day Family Success Center Baby Basics Class 5-7pm call for info 609-652-0230. 10/17 New Day Family Success Center Pumpkin Patch and Painting 11-2:30pm Its that time of the year! We will have a pumpkin patch for kids to pick out their pumpkins & then decorate
10/24 Smithville Village Costume Pet Parade
10/26 The Marion Lake Story Defeating the Mighty Phragmite a film by Greta Schiller held at the Richard Stockton University room tba at 7pm 10/27 New Day Family Success Center Fall Festival 5-7pm Families & Individuals are invited to join us for our Fall Festival! We will have games, food, crafts, & more!! Call us to sign up...& Wear your costume!! 609-652-0230. 10/30 Galloway Township Trunk or Treat held at the Galloway Library brought to you by Galloway Community Services from 6-7pm all interested in doing a vehicle please contact community services 609-652-8657. Join us for a Movie and a “Trunk or Treat” where various vendors and agencies will be handing out Halloween treats to youngsters in a safe controlled environment. 10/30 Hallows Eve Movie in the Park Gremlins starting at 7:30pm 10/31 Galloway Township Halloween 6-8pm 10/31 New Day Family Success Center Trick or Treat 8am-4pm 10/31 Smithville Village Zombie Walk rain date 11/01
NOVEMBER 11/26-01/06/2016 Smithville Village Christmas Tree Light Show Enjoy popular songs of the Holiday Season synchronized with a dazzling Christmas tree light show sure to get you in the Holiday spirit. for more info call 609-7488999. 11/26 Thanksgiving
Noyes Museum October Events No Sweat Yoga with Naida Burgess Thursdays: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Members - $12 per class /$60 for 6 classes Non-Members - $15 per class /$75 for 6 classes Come and enjoy a stress-reducing and invigorating yoga class at the museum surrounded by beautiful art. Bring an exercise mat. Afternoon Acoustics Sundays: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Regular Admission October 4: Jack Patch October 11: Kerry Grombacher October 18: ARGO October 25: Zebras & Bulls Fight Tonight! Fall Season Opening Reception Friday, October 2: 5:00 - 8:00pm Regular admission, Members & Stockton students free Adults Be a part of our lively fall opening reception! Talk to exhibiting artists, listen to live music by Rebecca Somers, enjoy light refreshments, including a beer tasting by Tuckahoe Brewery, and peruse three exciting new exhibitions: The Fluidity of Gender: Sculpture by Linda Stein; A Humanist Vision: The Paintings and Drawings of Michael Lenson (1903-1971) and the Noyes Signature Artist Exhibition. Botanical Printmaking - Hand Printing from Nature: An Ancient Art, Craft and Science Saturday, October 3: 1:00 – 3:30 pm Members $25, Non-Members $30 Registration deadline: 9/26 Create prints directly from fresh botanicals and other organic objects, a process called Nature Printing. An early decorative art, nature prints have been made by people in many cultures all over the globe. Nature printing was employed in conjunction with the development of the science of botany, and luminaries from Leonardo da Vinci to Benjamin Franklin created nature prints. Artist and author Laura Bethmann will demonstrate and discuss nature printing techniques, its’ fascinating history, and how she creates nature prints in her artwork. Many examples of nature prints will be presented. Laura’s book, Hand Printing from Nature, will be available in the museum shop. Docent Training Session with Saskia Schmidt, Noyes Art Director of Education Wednesday, October 7: 10:00 – 11:00 am Free Adults Registration deadline: 10/2 Do you love art and meeting new people? Are you interested in learning about artists and their stories? Join us for a fun, friendly gathering of like-minded volunteers to learn about the latest exhibiting artists and consider training to become a docent. We will discuss our three exciting new exhibitions: Linda Stein: Fluidity of Gender; Michael Lenson: From Murals to Modernism and the Noyes Signature Artist Exhibition. Afterwards, Barry Lenson, son of artist Michael Lenson, and Kate Ogden, Stockton Professor of Art History, will give an art history talk about the exhibition Michael Lenson: From Murals to Modernism at the Noyes Museum. Art History Talk: Michael Lenson: A Humanist Vision Wednesday, October 7: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Regular admission; FREE for Stockton Students, Faculty and Staff 16 & up A discussion of the work in the exhibition Michael Lenson: From Murals to Modernism, on view from 10/2/15 through 1/17/16. The discussion will be led by Barry Lenson, Michael Lenson’s son, and Kate Ogden, PhD, Stockton Professor of Art History, and an authority on his work. Lenson’s meticulously crafted, humanistic paintings are about people – their families, love, work, triumphs and tragedies. As a WPA artist he became one of the Federal Art Project’s most accomplished muralists. The remarkable murals still grace the walls of many public buildings in New Jersey today. www.michaellenson.org Landscape Painting Workshop Saturday, October 10: 12:30 - 3:30pm Members - $40; NonMembers - $50 Adults Registration deadline: 10/3 Instructor Diane Tomash will give a step
by step demonstration. Bring your paints (oils or acrylics) and join us for an enjoyable day in a supportive atmosphere. Tomash will demonstrate paint mixing and application. This workshop is structured to allow individuals to work at their own level of skill. Bring reference material (photos or sketches) or work from those provided. Limited to eight students. Bring a snack if desired. Supply list available. Birding by Impression: A Different Approach to Knowing and Identifying Birds with Kevin Karlson and Dale Rosselet Thursday, October 15: 6:00 - 8:00 pm FREE Kevin Karlson and his co-author and wife Dale Rosselet recently published their book Peterson Reference Guides: Birding by Impression: A Different Approach to Knowing and Identifying Birds. Birding is an extremely rewarding and fun hobby, but some situations can be frustrating or unsuccessful because of a variety of challenging viewing conditions. This guide to identifying birds offers the holistic “Birding by Impression” method, which not only helps with difficult conditions but also develops an efficient mental identification process using left and right brain skills. It expands on the basic characteristics of size, shape, structure, and behavior in identifying birds. The Southern Ocean Birding Group and the Atlantic Audubon Society are proud sponsors of this event. Family Fun Day: Fun for All Ages! Saturday, October 17: 10:00am – 2:00pm Admission - $5 adults, $4 ages 3 & up, seniors & students, under 3 free, members free All Ages Registration not required Our exciting annual fall event for families features pumpkin painting (first 100 children), a Halloween costume parade, handson kid’s arts & crafts, artist’s demonstrations, group art projects, live music, dramatic storytelling, face painting, a marine-life touch tank, a pond discovery walk by a naturalist from the Forsythe Wildlife Refuge, and more! Food & beverages will be available for purchase. 2015 Annual Benefit Gala - Galà di Carnevale Friday, October 23, 6:30 – 9:30 pm $110 Adults Galà di Carnevale, a festive Venetianstyle Carnival, is this year’s annual fundraising gala for The Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University. Be prepared for thrills and wonders during an evening filled with fine art, music by Tamara deMent, wine & beer, and epicurean delights. Live music, fortune tellers, body painting demonstration by Leah Morgan, and other performers will entertain guests, who can don masks or arrive unmasked ready to create a new party persona. Stylish cocktail attire suggested – not black tie - masks are encouraged, but not required. This event is for ages 21 and up. Complementary Parking available. Wool Needle Felted Pumpkins Workshop - SCOSA Saturday, October 24: 10:30am 12:30pm Materials fee: $20 Adults Registration deadline: 10/17/15 Using wool from her sheep farm, Niki Giberson will teach the art of felting. She will provide instructions on how to create beautiful felted pumpkins. Each participant will create two pumpkins for fall decorating. Niki Giberson is a local crafter from Swan Bay Folk Art Center in Port Republic. Limited capacity. SAVE THE DATES Crafts Marketplace Saturday, November 7: 10am – 5pm & Sunday, November 8: 10am – 4:30pm Regular admission Join us to shop for handmade, original work from 40 fine crafters during the museum’s annual Crafts Marketplace. This event showcases jewelry, ceramics, wood, photography, prints, paintings, baskets, woven & knit items, home goods, décor and more – all created by regional artists. The weekend’s festivities will also include artist demonstrations, live music by Hofenakus, light refreshments, and wine (available for purchase). Indoor event; rain or shine. Holiday Bazaar KICKOFF Saturday, November 14: 10:00am - 5:00pm FREE All Ages Shop from an exciting array of art and fine crafts by local and regional artists.
On Saturday, September 5th, 2015, Steve Fitzgerald, owner of the Smithville Barber Shoppe, hosted his third annual Smithville Beard & Mustache Competition, featuring categories for men, women and children alike. Large crowds filed in around the green gazebo to witness the most amazing selection of real and handmade beards and mustaches. The winners: Lil shavers- Kai MacNeil; Whiskerinas- Tabitha brown; Majestic Mustache- Joe Havel; Size matters- Vic Martinson; Beard most feared- 2nd Wildman ravishing red beard; Beard most feared 1st– Matt Gordon and Honorable mention Kenny Capasso and Batgirl. See more photos at GallowayPatriot.com
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10/13 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!
October 10/01 Rediscover ACLS! What Are You Missing? 3-5pm Open to all. Uncover the many reasons you should sign up for a new Atlantic County Library System card or dust off your old one. Download music, movies & magazines, build resumes, trace your family roots, learn a new language, research your next paper from home--did you know all that is possible with your Atlantic County Library System card? Check the scheduled events & stop in to learn about our surprising resources. Light refreshment provided. ABCmouse.com, Mango Languages, TumbleBooks & Zinio Magazines 10/01 How To Train Your Dragon Party 6-7pm. Suggested for ages 8-13. Registration required. Celebrate the newest “How To Train Your Dragon” book with games, snacks & prizes! 10/02 Introduction to Microsoft Word 10-11am Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word with this introductory course. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 10/02 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2-3pm. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel with this introductory course. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 10/05 Coffee Cup Classic Theater 10:30am1:30pm. 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! 10/05 It’s 2 am, You’re Wide Awake & the Library Is Open! 1:30-3pm. Open to all ages. See how easy it is to navigate the library’s website & make it work for you, including downloading/streaming movies, music & magazines or learning a new language--even in the wee hours of the morning. Bring your WiFi-enabled device to play along. 10/06 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! 10/06 Introduction to Email 6:30-7:30pm. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn about the basics of email. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 10/07 Toddler Storytime 10-10:30am. Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 10/07 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! 10/09 Introduction to Internet 10--11am. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn basic skills so you can open a web browser and navigate the Internet. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 10/09 Introduction to Email 2-3pm. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn about the basics of email. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 10/12 LIBRARY CLOSED COLUMBUS DAY
10/13 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. 10/14 Toddler Storytime 10-10:30am. Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 10/14 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! 10/14 Introduction to Internet 6:30-7:30pm. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn basic skills so you can open a web browser & navigate the Internet. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 10/15 Teen Corner 5:30-6:30pm. Suggested for ages 13-17. Registration requested for each session. See what our new Teen Corner is all about. Talk about books & new technology, participate in fun activities & eat snacks! 10/15 Sleepy Storytime 7-7:30pm. Suggested for ages 2 1/2-6. Registration requested for each session. Listen to sweet bedtime stories before heading off to bed. Come in your jammies & don’t forget your blankie. 10/16 Introduction to Microsoft Word 10-11am. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word with this introductory course. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 10/16 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2-3pm. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel with this introductory course. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 10/17 Scrabble Club 1-2:30pm Open to adults. Registration requested for each session. Enjoy an afternoon spell of wordplay with neighbors & friends. 10/19 Kids Only Book Club 4-5pm Suggested for ages 8-12. Registration required for any session. Do you love to read? Enjoy tasty snacks & discuss books. 10/20 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! 10/20 The Every Third Tuesday I Really, REALLY Love Books Club 1:30-3:30pm. 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 & books you can’t live without. 10/21 Toddler Storytime 10-10:30am. Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 10/21 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. 10/22 Dork Diaries Party 5-6pm. Suggested for ages 8-13. Registration required. Celebrate the newest “Dork Diaries” book with games,
snacks & prizes!
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10/23 Introduction to Internet 10-11am. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn basic skills so you can open a web browser and navigate the Internet. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students.
11/06 Introduction to Interenet. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn basic skills so you can open a web browser and navigate the Internet. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 10-11am
10/23 Introduction to Email 2-3pm. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn about the basics of email. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students.
11/06 Introduction to Email. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn about the basics of email. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 23pm
10/23 Not So Scary Movie 3-4:30pm. Open to kids of all ages. Watch “Monsters University” & enjoy snacks. 10/24 Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 23pm. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn to create basic projects with Microsoft Publisher in this fun class. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 10/24 Computer Keyboarding & Mouse Instruction 3:30-4:30pm. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Don’t know the first thing about computers? Learn the first steps: basic keyboarding & mouse skills. Limited to 4 students. 10/27 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. 10/27 6:30-7:10pm. Suggested for ages 6-14. Drop-ins 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. 10/30 Introduction to Microsoft Word 10-11am. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word with this introductory course. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 10//30 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2-3pm. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel with this introductory course. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students.
NOVEMBER 11/02 Coffee Cup Classic Theater. Open to adults. Enjoy a cup of coffee, treats and 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 and make yourself at home. 10:30am-1:30pm
11/07 Introduction to Microsoft Power Point. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn the basics of Power Point Presentations. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 2-3pm 11/07 Computer Keyboarding and Mouse Instruction. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Don’t know the first thing about computers? Learn the first steps: basic keyboarding & mouse skills. Limited to 4 students. 3:30-4:30pm 11/09 Kids Only Book Club. Suggested for ages 8-12. Registration required for any session. Do you love to read? Enjoy tasty snacks & discuss books. 4-5pm 11/10 LEGO Club. 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. 4-5pm 11/10 Introduction to Microsoft Word. Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word with this introductory course. Participants must be familiar with use of the mouse & keyboard. Limited to 4 students. 6:30-7:30pm 11/10 Furry Buddies. Suggested for ages 6-14. Drop-ins 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. 6:30-7:10pm 11/11 LIBRARY CLOSED: Veteran’s Day 11/12 It’s 2 am, You’re Wide Awake & the Library Is Open! Open to all ages. See how easy it is to navigate the library’s website & make it work for you, including downloading/streaming movies, music & magazines or learning a new language--even in the wee hours of the morning. Bring your WiFi-enabled device to play along. 1:30-3pm
GALLOWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDAR October 12 FALL STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY, Staff Only 21 EARLY DISMISSAL, Parent-Teacher Conferences November 5 & 6 SCHOOLS CLOSED, NJEA Convention 11 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Veteran’s Day 25 EARLY DISMISSAL DAY 26&27 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Thanksgiving Break
Friday, October 2 Noon Dismissal After Care until 3pm Monday, October 12 No School Columbus Day Monday, October 26 No School Teacher In Service Tuesday, November 3 Noon Dismissal After Care until 3pm Friday, November 6 End of First Marking Period Tuesday, November 10 CAP 1 Training Caf Wednesday, November 25 Noon Dismissal Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Break No School Friday, November 27 Thanksgibving Break No School
ROLAND ROGERS Thursday, October 1 Student Photos Monday, October 5 Week of Respect Tuesday, October 6 Week of Respect FSA Meeting @8am Library Wednesday, October 7 Week of Respect Cherrydale Orders & Money Due Thursday, October 8 Week of Respect Friday, October 9 Week of Respect Monday, October 12 No School- Columbus Day Monday, October 19 Violence & Vandalism Awareness Week Tuesday, October 20 Violence & Vandalism Awareness Week Wednesday, October 21 Violence & Vandalism Awareness Week Early Dismissal Day Parent/ Teacher Conferences 2-5pm Thursday, October 22 Violence & Vandalism Awareness Week Make A Difference Day Friday, October 23 Violence & Vandalism Awareness Week Friday, October 30 Fall Festival 10am-1pm Monday, November 2 Cherrydale Delivered Tuesday, November 3 FSA Meeting @8am Library Thursday, November 5 No School- NJEA Convention Friday, November 6 No School- NJEA Convention Monday, November 9 Book Fair Tuesday, November 10 Book Fair Veteran’s Day Celebration Wednesday, November 11 No School - Veteran’s Day Thursday, November 12 Book Fair Friday, November 13 Book Fair Wednesday, November 18 Dance Ticket Sale Thursday, November 19 Dance Ticket Sale Friday, November 20 6th Grade Dance @ Arthur Rann Tuesday, November 24 Student Photo MakeUps Wednesday, November 25 Early Dismissal Day Thursday, November 26 No School- Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27 No School- Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 30 Holiday Shop GALLOWAY SCHOOL
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Monday, October 12 No School Wednesday, October 21 Early Dismissal Day 4pm Parent/Teacher Thursday,November 5 School Closed NJEA Convention Friday, November 6 School Closed NJEA Convention Wednesday, November 11 School Closed Veterans Day Wednesday, November 25 Early Dismissal Thursday, November 26 School Closed Thanksgiving Friday, November 27 School Closed Thanksgiving
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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. Services include: Honor Guard, Gun Salute, Casket Guard, Gun Carriage casket transport to cemetery, Flag Folding & Presentation, Playing Taps and other services. For additional information please contact MCVDirectActionTeam@gmail.com or call 609-780.7432 In most cases, all services are free. Location may require a small fuel charge. Donations to the Absecon-Galloway VFW are always appreciated.
Dr. Nina Radcliff Board Certified Anesthesiologist, a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and licensed to practice medicine in California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Halloween is an exciting time for all—children and adults. Between dressing up in costumes, collecting and eating candy, and spending time with family, friends and neighbors, it creates fun-filled memories. And this year, Halloween falls on a Saturday, allowing for extra ghoulish fun. Let’s take a look at how we can follow some simple guidelines to keep the festivities pleasurable and safe for everyone. Dr. Nina’s What You Need To Know: About Halloween Safety Pedestrian Safety The greatest number of pedestrian injuries amongst our children occurs on Halloween night. And, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the number of Halloween-related pedestrian deaths among children increased four-fold compared to all other evenings. Some safety tips include: • Cross the street at crosswalks or signal lights • Walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe • Make sure to look left, then right, then left again, before crossing, and continue to look as you cross • Carry a flashlight and wear reflective tape on costumes or bags • Pay attention: Watch for cars that are turning or backing-up. Do not text and walk. Dental Health Halloween fun and good oral health do not have to be mutually exclusive. The American Dental Association makes several suggestions to decrease the risk of tooth decay from sweets in their MouthHealthy Halloween Campaign: • Eat candy and sweets during or soon after meals when saliva production increases. Saliva helps to neutralize acids produced by bacteria as well as rinse away food particles. • Avoid hard candy that increases the length of time that sugar is exposed to our teeth • Avoid sticky candy that can stick to our teeth • Increase water intake to wash away food particles Moderating Candy (Checking and Consumption ) Very important is the fact that trick-or-treaters and their parents should be aware that there is always a possibility that someone may tamper with Halloween candy. A responsible adult should always examine all Halloween treats (in a place with a bright light) before anyone eats a piece. Checking Halloween candy includes looking for evidence of tampering and throwing away treats that appear suspicious or have been handmade by strangers. Anything that does not look right, safely dispose of it or contact police if you find tainted candy or treats. In addition, caution your children not to accept any beverages offered to them while trick and treating. Halloween is an opportunity for children, and adults, to stockpile tons and tons of candy that can last for days and even weeks. Some tips to decrease the sugar and calorie consumption include: • Don’t trick-or-treat on an empty stomach. Being hungry with a bag full of candy is too tempting.
• Hand out toys—and not to worry, kids will not be disappointed! A study from The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior showed that children are just as likely to choose toys as they are candy. • Hand out non-sugary and wholesome foods such as granola bars, canned or dried fruit, popcorn, pretzels, and apples. • And if you are hosting a party, provide a variety of fruit, veggies, and cheeses. And there are plenty of creative Halloween recipes from carrot fingers to “boo”-nana pops. • Limit candy consumption in the days after to one, two, or three treats a day
Costumes The origin of Halloween, and costumes, is based on the Celtic holiday, Samhain, a day where the ghosts of the dead were able to mingle with the living. People would don masks and dress up to confuse the spirits. Today, costumes are fun and festive and can range from scary to comical to fantasy to representing pop culture. When choosing costumes, consider: • Bright and reflective garments to increase visibility when trick-or-treating. Alternatively, add reflective tape. • Avoiding falls by wearing comfortable shoes and costumes that are not too long. • Testing makeup on a small area of skin to avoid skin reactions • Flame resistant items, including accessories. Safety Talking to our children about safety is always a wise thing to do, and especially so on Halloween. For older children and young teens who are trick-or-treating without an adult, consider planning and reviewing the route they will be using. Also, remind them to: • Never accept rides from strangers or visit poorly lit homes • Walk in groups • Stay in touch and abide by a curfew • Keep a cell phone readily accessible
Fire Jack o’lanterns and other decorations with flames create a Halloween atmosphere. However, The U.S. Fire Administration estimates that every year, there are 11,300 fires reported to fire departments, 175 injuries, 30 deaths, and $96 million in property loss over a 3-day period around Halloween. Some safety tips to avoid fires include: • Keeping any candles or flames away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, curtains, small children, and pets. • Placing them on sturdy tables • Never leaving open flames them unattended
In a world of constant deadlines it is nice that Halloween celebrations throughout our nation still strive to remain centered around fun and family as a shared community event. While staying vigilant to these safety and healthy tips, let’s all include planning to take time and smell the cider; carve a pumpkin (or two); and turnon our porch lights . . . as we connect with our family, friends and neighbors in the richness and wonder of this memorable evening.
On September 18, 2015 at the Absecon City Hall, Rolling Thunder Ch4 of NJ performed a Missing Man Ceremony with a POW “Chair of Honor” Dedication on National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The Missing Man Ceremony includes a table placed in Honor. It is A way of symbolizing the fact that many members of our Armed Forces are missing from our midst. More commonly known as POW/MIA’s. They are not able to be with us, so they are remembered in spirit. Paul Berenotto, President of the Rolling Thunder Ch4 of NJ, spoke these words: “The table is round to show our everlasting concern for our missing soldiers. The tablecloth is white, symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering their country’s call to duty. The single red rose, in the vase, signifies the blood they had shed to ensure the freedom of our beloved United States of America. The red ribbon tied so prominently on the base is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn upon the lapels and breast of thousands who bore witness to their unyielding determination to demand a proper accounting of our missing. A slice of lemon, on the bread plate is to remind us of the bitter fate of those captured and missing in foreign land. A pinch of salt, symbolizes the tears endured by those missing and their families seeking answers. The bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain those lost from our country, founded as One Nation Under GOD. The Candle is reminiscent of the light of hope, which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home, away from their captors, and into the open arms of a grateful nation. The glass, are inverted, they cannot toast with us today. The chairs, are empty, they are not here. Remember ALL, you who served with them and called them comrades, who depended upon their might and aid and relied upon them. Those whose freedom they fought for, Remember them for surely, they have not forsaken you”. After a benediction by Louw-Shang Liu of Rolling Thunder, Abby and Rachel Cohen sang “Amazing Grace” which was followed by the Absecon/Galloway VFW Memorial Post 9462 Honor Guard gun salute and Taps. The Marine Corps Veterans Direct Action Team brought military vehicles and helped coordinate Color Guards. Also on hand to help and participate was the Civil Air Patrol, The Boy Scouts and the American Legion.
Galloway Township held its annual “Salute to Veterans” event on Saturday September 19th. A ceremony honoring veterans was held at the front of the park. for those of you that do not know, the Veteran’s Memorial Park has been completely renovated with new permanent bleachers, new landscaping and many more beautiful upgrades. All of this was made possible by very generous donations. Not a single dollar of tax payer money was used.
The ceremony included a welcome from Galloway Deputy Mayor, Tony Coppola – Invocation by Reverend Thomas Douglas – Presentation of Colors by the United States Navy Color Guard – National Anthem by Jim Craine – Guest Speaker, Commander Michael Thomas USN – Miss Teen Galloway, Jessica Irvin – Absegami High School Choir led by Cheryl Breitzman – Acknowledgement and awards presentation – Benediction, Reverend Dean Bult – Gun Salute, Absecon/Galloway VFW & Marine Corps Veterans Direct Action Team – Taps, Heather Christine Berchtold.
Immediately following the ceremony was a giant BBQ feast prepared and served by Galloway Community Services. Beth Stasuk, Jennifer DiLuzio and Jennifer Hahn of Community Services were assisted by many volunteers as well as the township manager, Susan Jacobucci. Hundreds of veterans were served lunch and given free t-shirts. This was biggest crowd ever to attend the event. Many dignitaries and local politicians attended with the crowd. Congressman Frank LoBiondo joined multiple County Freeholders, Galloway Mayor Don Purdy, Deputy Mayor Tony Coppola, Sherriff Frank Ballis and others to honor the veterans. As always, the Galloway Patriot newspaper assisted and took many photographs. The Galloway Patriot is a veteran owned business and is the primary benefactor of the Marine Corps Veterans Direct Action Team. We took many photos and have placed 100 on GallowayPatriot.com for you to enjoy.