By Jen Kokotajlo
Jen Kokotajlo Tel: 410-7338 [email protected]
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Boy Scout Troop 112 is asking the Springfield Township Community for help. The troop is in desperate need of two adult winter tents for their camping trips. The boys and leaders put in many long hours for our community. The cost of these two tents is $1,200, which is roughly half of their yearly budget. If you would like to make a donation, checks can be made out to Boy Scout Troop 112 and mailed to Ron Knighten, 444 Arney’s Mount Road, Jobstown, 08041. If you have a tent you would like to donate, please send Ron a note so he may contact you. Everyone’s assistance is greatly appreciated.
The Wrightstown Rotary meets every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Garden State Diner, corner of Routes 537 and 545. Each week brings a new speaker. The topic for Feb. 26 will be “Last Minute Tax Information” given by Roy Goodheart. If you would like to become a member or see what the Rotary is all about, please feel free to attend one of these events. For more information contact Tom at 609-784-2533.
The Burlington County Library Bookmobile will be at the Springfield Municipal Building the following Thursday, Feb. 26, from 3:30–4 p.m. Come out and take advantage of this wonderful resource. It has many books and videos available and it’s very convenient. Also the staff is very wonderful and knowledgeable. My kids are very addicted to it now. For the entire schedule, please see the library Web site or pick up a schedule on the next bookmobile date.
The next Springfield Township Republican Club meeting is Wednesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., at the Garden State Diner, located at the intersections of county Routes 537 and 545. Visitors are welcome. A social hour will be held at the conclusion of the meeting. For more information please call Bruce Christiansen at 609-575-4498 or Rosanne Bornholdt at 609-267-5542.
The NBC Band Boosters will be holding their second Annual Luncheon and Gift Auction on April 5 at Charley’s Other Brother, Route 537, Eastampton. Tickets will be $25 each and include a buffet lunch and one sheet of raffle tickets. If you would like to attend or you own a business that would like to donate an item, please contact Jennifer at 609-410-7338 or [email protected]. All are welcome and a great time was had by all last year. Don’t miss out on all the fun.
Breakfast is served! Join your friends and neighbors at the Jacksonville Community Center every first Sunday, October through June for an all-you-can-eat breakfast. Cost is $7 per person. The Community Center is also available for social events. Call AnnMarie McMullen at 267-5884 to reserve.
The Springfield Recreation Committee is looking for new members interested in assisting with the youth sports program in our town. The committee meets every second Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 723-2464.
Do you like working with children? Springfield Elementary School is now hiring substitute teachers, educational assistants, cafeteria, playground aides, bus aides, nurses, and custodians. The need is great for these positions. The rate of pay for a substitute nurse and teacher have been raised recently. Please contact the school for more information at 723-2479.
All Senior Citizens of Springfield Township are invited to join the Mansfield Area Senior Citizens. We meet the second and fourth Tuesday of every month except July and August. We will be meeting at the Jacksonville Community Center in Jacksonville (next to the firehouse) at noon. Bring your own sandwich or light lunch, dessert and beverage will be provided. If interested please just come or call 609- 267-6209 for more information.
Don’t forget to keep saving your General Mills Box Tops for Education box tops, printer ink cartridges and old cell phones. The Springfield Home & School Association collects these items and recycles them as a fundraiser. A box is located in the office for the box tops and one is in the hall outside of the main office for the ink cartridges and cell phones. Please help the kids of Springfield Elementary and drop your items off all year long. For more information call the school at 609-723-2479.
The Springfield Township Elementary School is still accepting kindergarten registration for the 2008-2009 school year. In order to be eligible, a child must be 5 on or before Sept. 30 and be a resident of Springfield Township. For more information on registering your child for school, call the school at 609-723-2479.
Attention all volunteers! Have you wanted to become more involved in your community? Consider becoming a volunteer firefighter with your local fire company. Men and women are encouraged to apply and training is provided. Do you have a teen that may be interested in volunteering? Call and ask about the Junior Firefighter program. Please contact your local fire company for more information: Jobstown, 609-209-1197; Jacksonville, 609-261-1139; Juliustown, 609-894-2600.
Project Child Find is for developmentally delayed individuals ages 3 to 21 who would benefit from inclusion in a school program. Speech, language, motor and other skills are offered. Call 609-723-2479 for details.
To see the township calendar or to find out what is going on in the schools please visit the following Web sites: www.springfieldtownship.org www.springfieldschool.org www.nburlington.com.

