An interesting array of trips is being offered July through September by the Medford Senior Center, which is housed in historic Cranberry Hall. All of the trips will depart by school bus at 9:30 am from Bob Bende Park, located on the north side of Route 541, and will return at approximately 3:30 pm.

On July 9th trip participants will begin the day with an all inclusive breakfast at the famous Mastoris in Bordentown. They will next travel to Princeton to visit Drumthwacket, the official home of the governor of New Jersey. A guided tour will include six of the historic mansion’s public rooms which showcase New Jersey’s cultural heritage including its art, history, architecture and antiques. Guests are welcome to stroll through the gardens following the tour. The fee for transportation and the tour is $15 with $12.50 being collected the morning of the trip for the breakfast.

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September 5th, 2008

Mount Construction, Inc. will host its 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, which benefits charities and individuals throughout the area.

The tournament will be held at the Buena Vista Country Club, in Buena, NJ on September 5th, 2008.

Each year proves to be a great event, and this year will be no exception.  In years past Mount Construction has donated directly to a families in need, but this year Mount has formed a Charitable Foundation which allows them to contribute even more to numerous charitable events and organizations.

If you’re interested in finding out more, or to contribute please visit www.MountConstruction.com

Medford Business Association
9th Annual Golf Outing for Scholarships
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Medford Village Resort & Country Club, Medford
Monday, September 15, 2008
Registration Begins at 11:00 AM
Golfers Just $175.00
Includes: Lunch, Golf, Cart, Awards Dinner!!!

For information or to register contact:
Ann Harriett 609-654-2035 or
email aharriett@harriettsoil.com

When talking about convenience, nothing beats being able to shop online for groceries, deciding on a time to pick them up, driving up to the store and having them delivered right to your car.  You don’t even have to get out to pay for them. 

For mother’s with children, this is truly a major convenience in not only time, but also in saving the extra money you would undoubtedly spend for all the odds and ends your children pull off the shelves as your cart goes by.

For many years, the Zallie Family has generously donated food and products and resources to the residents of Medford and the surrounding community.

Within the last year ShopRite has started an online shopping service called ShopRiteFromHome, which can be found on the ShopRite.com website. A Customer can easily place their shopping order online and select a time slot for their pick-up, come to the store and never get out of their vehicle.

Upon arrival, a store associates comes out to the car to take your payment and the groceries are placed in the trunks.

Now that’s convenient!

On September 21, 2008 engines will be roaring as riders from all over the tri-state area tour through scenic Burlington County.

The American Red Cross of Burlington County was looking for a special event that was a little different, said Mike Giletto, Executive Board Member & Sponsor, thus we present: MOTORed - “HONORS OUR NEIGHBORS”.

Beginning at Cater 2U on Marne Highway in Mt. Laurel, the riders who register, for $30 a bike will receive a MOTORed T-shirt, Ride for the Red lacquered pin, and a great time. The poker run will lead off with the new Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle that will be used extensively in emergencies.

The new ERV will be escorted by the New Jersey State Police. Motorcycle Units from various towns, including Burlington City, will be riding along with us and assisting with traffic. The Thunder will roll down Marne Highway and on through to Pemberton Lake with stops for refreshments.

Concluding on the grounds of Cater 2U with a BBQ. Live entertainment provided by YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, Muscle car show- Exotic car show –Antique bike show, announcement of the Grand Prize winner along with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places of the poker run. Be on hand for a wings & hot dog eating contest plus other prizes and chances to win donated items.

Antique and Custom bikes will be on display with trophies for best custom, touring, sport, cruiser, chopper, antique bike, and overall people’s choice. There will also be many vendors with a variety of related material.

Registration is easy. You can either call 856-235-3032 and ask for Mike, or register online at http://www.motoredridenj.com-a.googlepages.com

You can also register through the Chapter by calling 609-267-9595 ext. 105 and asking for Arlene and a registration form. Pre-registration is reduced to only $25 per bike; all military personnel (active or retired) are only $20 per bike. Buffet is $9.00 per person and $4.00 for kids 10 and under. Don’t miss this historical event!

Medford Joins Appeal of State COAH Regulations Today, Medford Township joined the New Jersey State League of Municipalities and dozens of individual communities in appealing the regulations adopted by the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) on June 2, 2008. The new regulations impose an arbitrary and unrealistic burden on municipalities throughout the state, and in particular communities like Medford. These new regulations impose a so-called “growth share” affordable housing obligation on Medford of 328 affordable housing units.

This unreasonable and unjustifiable burden has been placed on Medford despite the Township’s long history of good faith compliance with its COAH requirements, having fully satisfied its First and Second Round affordable housing obligations. Further, Medford has created affordable housing opportunities within the Township, as evidenced by Council’s recent support for the MEND affordable senior project, the Medford Leas Creekside project, and its commitment to renovation of the historic Singer House for use as supportive housing.

COAH’s arbitrary and poorly-considered determination that Medford has a prospective affordable housing obligation of 328 units ignores issues such as lack of sewer capacity, which has been recognized by the New Jersey Supreme Court, the restraints on development imposed by other state agencies, such as the Office of Smart Growth, DEP and the Pinelands Commission, and encourages the wasteful extension of infrastructure improvements.

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An interesting article appeared in the Courier Post’s website, talking about the political yard signs that inevitably pop up around Medford each year around election time.

The question being whether they are good or bad, helpful or an eyesore.

You can read the article here

Whether your Democrat or Republican, the argument is an interesting one.  Does anyone really pay attention to the signs?

How many times have you been influenced by seeing a political sign?  What’s your opinion?

The Medford Township Council is pleased to announce that it will again offer its annual Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.

One of the largest celebrations in Burlington County, over 40,000 area residents are expected to gather for the festivities at Freedom Park, located at 86 Union Street. (at Jones Road one block south of Route 70)

The festivities will begin at 6:00 pm with moonbounce-type inflatables for the kids. At 7:00 pm, the renowned “All About Me” band returns to perform on our main stage performing a variety of pop tunes from the 50’s to today’s hits that will delight young and old alike. (www.allaboutmelive.com)

We will also have vendors providing refreshments, beverages, cold treats and trinkets. At dusk, we will shoot our biggest fireworks display yet produced by the Schaefer Fireworks of Ronks, Pennsylvania. (www.schaferfireworks.com)

The festivities and fireworks presentation are free. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets and start the holiday celebrations with a bang!

Due to the logistics involved in preparing Freedom Park for the festivities, the off-leash dog run will be closed all day and and main parking lot will be closed to the public at 2:00 pm. In the event of rain, the concert and fireworks display will be rescheduled for Saturday, July 5th.

Parking and traffic restrictions will also be in place during this event. Look for specific information after June 15th on Medford’s official website at www.medfordtownship.com

www.medfordtownship.com or contact the Medford Recreation Department at (609) 654-2512.

CONTACT: Beth Richmond (609) 654-2512

For information & photos for the “All About Me” band, visit www.allaboutmelive.com

For information & photos for Schaefer Fireworks, visit www.schaeferfireworks.com

The Medford Historical Society will be hosting its annual summer events throughout the summer at historic Kirby’s Mill.

Kirby’s Mill was originally mostly "drowned lands" (lands which flooded at high water). Portions of the drowned areas reached almost into the village of Medford at the Branch Street bridge.

In 1877 Kirby’s Mill was purchased by William Kirby at which time it was said to be in poor condition. Kirby’s Mill was owned entirely by the Kirby family after dissolving a partnership.

The Medford Historical Society purchased the mill property, and the township bought the "drowned" lands for park use. Kirby’s Mill was the last commercial water powered mill in New Jersey.

Quilt Show

Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8
10 am – 4 pm

Historic Kirby’s Mill, Church & Fostertown Roads
The 33rd annual show of old and new quilts is themed “Quilting on the Farm.” Each day will feature live music, the Berry Basket Quilters’ Boutique, the Pastimes Quilt Shop, scissor sharpening and antique quilt appraisals. A keepsake cookbook of “Farm Fresh Recipes” will be a gift to attendees this year. To schedule a quilt appraisal by Dawn Heefner, call 609-654-8483. To enter a quilt or for information about the event, call Betty Malloy at 609-206-1626.

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May 7 (Wed) 6:30pm "Dr. James Still – Herb Doctor of the Pines" presented by Dr. Still’s great, great nephew, William H. Still, at the Franklinville Community Center, located within the Franklin Township Public Library, 1584 Coles Mill Rd., Franklinville NJ.

Come out and join the members of the South Jersey Unit of the Herb Society of America for this informative lecture.

Dr. James Still (1812-1882) was not a trained or licensed physician. At a time when most doctors relied on unproven medications, James Still was a distinguished herbalist–a seller of botanical remedies of his own devising, the superiority of which gained him a large clientele. Known as the "black doctor" of the pinelands, early New Jersey settlers came from miles around to be treated by Dr. Still.

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