Delran Living

Delran Sewerage Taking on Town Council

2010-01-24T20:44:18-05:00

Politics in Delran is heating up again, and this time it appears the Delran Sewerage Authority is right in the middle of the action. Last week an open letter went out to residents looking for support claiming Mayor Ken Paris is working to disolve the authority and absorb reserve funds. If you haven't had a chance to read the letter, you can click the image for a larger view.

So what say you? Feel free to leave a comment with anything on your mind for or against this topic.

2010 Delran AA Spring Registrations

2010-01-23T15:25:00-05:00

via Delran AA

2010 Delran AA Spring Sports registration open until March 5th. Register online at www.delranaa.org

A $15 late fee will be charged for any registrations received after March 1st 2010

Sport	Age	Fee
Baseball Machine Pitch	6 - 8	$85.00
Baseball Minors	9 - 10	$85.00
Baseball Majors	11 - 12	$85.00
Baseball Babe Ruth	13 - 15	$125.00
Baseball Del Val	13 - 17	$250.00
Tee Ball Boys and Girls	4 - 6	$50.00
Flag Football	5 - 14	$50.00
Softball	6 - 14	$85.00

**Baseball age is determined by players’ age on April 30^th 2010**

Softball age is determined by players’ age on December 31^st 2009

Flag Football age is determined by players’ age on July 31^st 2010

Live in person registration will be held at the Delran Middle School Library on

Thursday February 25th from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM

Cash and Checks will be accepted

It's a New Year!

2010-01-23T14:21:02-05:00

After a brief hiatus (ok, a really long hiatus) Delran Living is back for 2010. With a slightly new look and purpose we're looking forward to a new year around South Jersey in words in pictures!

Girl Scout Registration Coming June 10

2009-05-18T10:41:05-04:00

The Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey, Progress Community, will hold its Spring registration on June 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Delran Middle School Library on Chester Avenue in Delran.

The Progress Community covers Delran, Delanco and Riverside.

Who Can Be a Member
Girl Scouting is open to girls who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. GSCSNJ serves girls regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, economic status or disability. Membership is $12 per year for the 2009-2010 Girl Scout year.

Girl Scout Daisy.....................K -grade-1
Girl Scout Brownie.................grades 2-3
Girl Scout Junior....................grades 4-5
Girl Scout Cadette.................grades 6-8
Girl Scout Senior...................grades 9-10
Girl Scout Ambassador.........grades 11-12

Our community is also looking for volunteers to be troop leaders, assistant leaders, community event coordinators, community treasurer, community secretary, first aiders, and others to design and/or facilitate a program or event for girls or share a skill, career, or special interest with girls. Descriptions of all the volunteer needs can be found on the GSCSNJ web site at www.gscsnj.org…

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) welcomes all girls who wish to accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Age-progressive activities enable girls from diverse backgrounds to develop leadership, explore interest areas, learn the value of community service, and learn positive decision making skills. Under the guidance of trained adult volunteers, girls participate in self-esteem-building activities. The Council has been chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver its program in an all-girl environment.

Girl Scout Leadership Experience
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience helps girls learn the three keys to leadership through discovering themselves, connecting with others and taking action to make the world a better place.

THE GIRL SCOUT PROMISE
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
More http://www.gscsnj.org

School Vote Results

2009-04-23T11:47:41-04:00

The budget passed, but it was a close one...

School board
Vote for three three-year terms:

Lynn R. Jenney: 843
Stella I. Crawford: 841
Nancy C. Keegan: 863

Budget

General funds (vote yes or no): $24.06 million.

Yes: 704
No: 640

It's Restaurant Week

2009-03-23T13:21:57-04:00

I think the banner says it all...it's Restaurant Week! If you venture out you're sure to have a great meal at some of South Jersey's finest at a great price!

Locally you'll find Cafe Madison in Riverside and Bacio Italian Cuisine in Cinnaminson are participating.

Head over to SJ Hot Chefs to view the full list of participating restaurants and view menu's!

2009 Delran Easter Egg Hunt

2009-03-19T12:21:40-04:00

Tomorrow is the first day of Spring and I've already had several people ask when is this years Easter Egg Hunt!

This years egg hunt is set for Saturday 4/4/09 with a rain date of Sunday. The event starts promptly at 12 noon over at Conrow Park (by the water tower). Don't be a minute late! If you've been there before, you know that once the whistle blows, the hunt is over in seconds!

To give you an idea, here is video from a couple of years ago:

'09-'10 Delran Kindergarten Registration

2009-03-17T19:58:51-04:00

It's nearing that time again, and if this year is anything like last year, expect a large incoming kindergarten class.

Registration will occur Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, 2009 from 9:00 – 11:30 am and 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Board of Education on Hartford Rd.

You'll need a birth certificate, copy of immunization records, proof of residency and completed registration forms. The registration forms are on the schools website. During registration you'll also schedule an assessment to be held end of April at Millbridge.

Rabies Alert

2009-03-04T14:14:58-05:00

From philly.com...

A stray kitten found Thursday in Delran has tested positive for rabies.

The Burlington County Health Department today warned area residents to avoid stray cats and to update their pets' immunizations.

Anyone who had contact with the kitten, found on Moreland Drive, may have been exposed to rabies and should contact their doctor as soon as possible, county epidemiologist Jennifer Horner said in a statement.

"Rabies is transmitted through saliva by bites or scratches," said the department's William Weisgarber. "It's carried by raccoons, skunks and bats. We're warning people to be cautious. Don't feed wild animals."

For information, call the county's rabies control line at 609-265-5789.

**Update 3/10** This story has made MSNBC - read here

Castle Harbor Marina Sinking?

2009-02-16T11:36:25-05:00

This past weekend the BCT ran an article about the deteriorating conditions over at Castle Harbor. It definitely raises some eye brows as many have no idea about what is going on over by the river. The best quote of the article has to be: "We have a government we can't afford and a government that doesn't do anything."

You can read the full article by Todd Mchale here. Some highlights...

"It looks like a hurricane blew through Delran and wreaked havoc on the Castle Harbor Marina.

While the powerful winds that blew through the region on Thursday damaged the marina, a number of people in the area say it's just the latest in a long string of events that have left the marina off St. Mihiel Drive in disrepair.

Area residents, businessmen and boaters said they haven't seen the owner in weeks.

We have fished out water heaters, cushions, wood and other trash from the sunken boats since the summer..."