CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the Feb. 12 edition

By Nancy Mrzljak
Nancy Mrzljak; Tel: 298-0567; Fax: 298-3936; [email protected]
   The Fernbrook Farms Education Center Winter Camp Program will be held 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13, for children ages 6 to 11 to participate in tracking and winter birding activities. Additional activities include outdoor cooking, winter wilderness survival, orienteering, crafts, and a campfire. Guided by experienced staff in groups of no more than ten, all activities help children see the connections that can be made between agriculture, the natural world and themselves. The cost for the day is $60 and includes two snacks, hot chocolate and soup at lunch. Early drop off and late pick up are available. The deadline for registering is Thursday, Feb. 5. Space is limited. For additional information call 298-4028.

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   Northern Burlington Instructional Athletic Association (NBIAA) Softball & Baseball Clinics/Practices for players registered to play in the Northern Burlington Baseball & Softball Leagues will be held Sunday, Feb. 15 and 22, and March 8, at the Northern Burlington County Regional High School Gymnasium. Babe Ruth & Major Boys: 12 – 1:30 p.m., Minor Boys: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rookie Boys: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Rookie & Minor Girls: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Major & Senior Girls: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
   Clinics will include throwing, fielding, catching, pitching, batting and base running. All registered players, coaches, assistants and parents are welcome to attend the sessions. Hosted and conducted by the coaches of the participating members of the NBIAA. A $5 donation is requested for each session attended to support Northern Burlington Softball and Baseball and Post 26 Jr. Legion Baseball.

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   The Chesterfield Township Municipal Offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of President’s Day. For more information call 298-2311 or visit the Township Web site www.chesterfieldtwp.com.

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   The Board of Fire Commissioners District 1 Chesterfield will be held 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16, at the Crosswicks Firehouse.

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   The Chesterfield Township Elementary School Board of Education meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Chesterfield Township Elementary School Media Center. For more information call 298-0307 or visit the School Web site www.chesterfieldschool.com.

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   Voting on Union Fire Company District 1 and Chesterfield Hose Company District 2 Fire Department Budgets will be held 2 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21. District 1 voting takes place at Union Fire Company on New Street in Crosswicks. District 2 voting takes place at the Chesterfield Hose Company on Bordentown-Chesterfield Road in Chesterfield. For more information visit the fire company Web sites www.crosswicksfire.org and www.chesterfieldtwp.com.

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   The Chesterfield Township Free Rabies Shot Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Municipal Garage (located behind Municipal Building). Dog licenses will not be issued in the Clerk’s office during the clinic this year. Please be advised that a Dog License cannot be issued if the rabies shot expires during the current year. All dogs must be licensed by March 31, 2009. Please note changes in fees to $8 and $11. Late charges are assessed after this date. Puppies must be licensed after the age of six months.
   The Township Clerk issues dog licenses during normal working hours. A current rabies is required for the issuance of a dog license. If the rabies vaccination expires during the licensing year, it will not be accepted.
   Fees for dog licenses are as follows: Non-spayed/non-neutered $11, Spayed/Neutered, $8, Late Fee after March 31, $5 per month. Please notify the township if your dog is now deceased or no longer owned. For more information call 298-2311 or visit the township Web site www.chesterfieldtwp.com.

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   James Smith, a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church Youth Group, The ROCK is currently in the process of completing his Eagle Scout Service Project. His project consists of drives that he is conducting for items to be sent to soldiers in the New Jersey National Guard 50th Brigade who are currently deployed in Iraq.His project is being completed under the supervision of ARMS (American Recreational Military Service). He will be conducting a township drive during the first two weeks of March.
   He will be working with members of his troop as well as members of his church youth group, The ROCK, to distribute donation bags to township homes on Saturday, March 7. They will then be returning to collect the donation bags on Saturday, March 14. Accompanying each bag will be a letter of explanation and a list of suggested items for donation.
    A sample list of suggested items is as follows: Individual microwaveable soups, stews, packs of crackers, cookies, granola bars, powdered drink mixes, cereals, gum, hard candy, mints, popcorn, tea bags, coffee packets, or popcorn; lip balm; small containers of foot powder; green or white crew socks; batteries; medical items (ex: Band Aids, Neosporin, etc.); packs of wipes (ex: Wet Ones); eye drops; small containers of mouth wash; or individual packs of tissues. If you do not receive a bag at your home, will be away during the first two weeks of March, or would like to get more information or find out other ways that you might be able to assist James with this most deserving cause, please contact him at 298-8061.

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   Mark your calendars now for the Chesterfield Township Public Education Fund’s Annual Golf Tournament, Dinner & Live Auction to be held Thursday, May 7, at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction. Go for the golf, dinner or both, and stay for the auction. This is the Chesterfield Township Education Fund’s only fundraiser. To date, the CPEF has expended over $200,000 to purchase items for the classrooms as well as fund activities and programs for the students. Please plan to attend this great annual tradition. Contact Sue Anderson for additional information 324.0841 or [email protected].

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    The Northern Burlington Soccer Club is starting a new U10 girls travel soccer team to play in the spring. To be eligible, girls most be born on or after Aug. 1, 1998, basically girls in the third/fourth grade. We are also looking for coaches. If interested contact Dave Grupp at 291-0052 or [email protected] or visit the NBSC Web site at www.nbsoccer.net.

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    The La Leche League of Crosswicks (LLL) meetings emphasize the joys of breastfeeding while they inform and encourage mothers who wish to nurse their babies. LLL offers mother-to-mother support in a series of four meetings based on the book, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, published by La Leche League International. Discussions at meetings include the latest medical research as well as mothers’ personal experiences. LLL services include a lending library and a 24-hour phone help for breastfeeding problems and questions. LLL of Crosswicks meets the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Meet and greet is from 9:45 to 10 a.m. Mothers with their nursing babies and any other children, along with mothers-to-be, are welcome at meetings. For directions to the meeting or for more information, please call Colleen at 324-0501 or Wendy at 587-6587.

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    The Chesterfield Township Historical Society Welcome Wagon is helping new residents become acquainted with the businesses and services provided within the township. Businesses and organizations residing within Chesterfield Township that are interested in having information shared with new residents are encouraged to contact Heather Tuller at [email protected] or 324-0184 for more information.

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   The Chesterfield Township Elementary School would like resident to be aware of construction traffic on Thorn Lane and Saddle Way at future site of the new school. Please check the Chesterfield Township Elementary School website for updates www.chesterfieldschool.com.

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   The Crosswicks Library Company would like to thank everyone for their support of the recent Super Bowl Soup Sale. A special thank to all of those who donated homemade soup.