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    By SHANNON CAULFIELDThe Medford Sun

    ohnsons Corner Farm recently opened its doorsfor the spring season, serving as a destinationfarm.

    I think youll find with any farm, either a des-tination farm like Johnsons or a working farm,that winter is a gray season, manager Marcia

    Mondelli said, referring to the farm as an agritainmentlocation. Spring is a promising time for farmers, theircrops will begin to turn shades of green.

    The farm opened on March 14, better known as Pi Day,with pies baked with fruit preserved from last season.

    Currently, owners Eric and Pete Johnson are preparingthe fields and orchards for the first buds of the season.

    Its too early to predict the type of season the Johnsonswill have.

    Not much has begun to grow yet, Eric said. Werestill in preparation and waiting for the weather to turn.

    Last season, a late May frost destroyed 30 percent of thestrawberry crop, according to Pete.

    Spring was so early last year, we were starting to seebuds this time last year. Well be seeing our first blooms ina couple weeks, Pete said, noting this season is more nor-

    mal.According to Mondelli, greenhouses are utilized offsite

    to begin production of the crops.New Jerseys sand composition is conducive for the vari-

    ous types of crops yielded each season.Johnsons 100 acres of crops are sewn in a sandy loam

    composition.The multiple crops managed by the farm include,

    spinach, strawberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, nec-

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    Strawberry fields border the Johnsons Corner Farm homestead and orchard.The crop is one of the first to bud and be picked each season. Last year, a lateMay frost destroyed 30 percent of the crop, according to co-owner Eric John-

    son. This year, the farmers hope to yield a more successful crop.

    Johnsons farm

    opens for season

    J

    please see FARM, page 2

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    2 THE MEDFORD SUN MARCH 20-26, 2013

    Medford, NJ The SJ

    Junior Tour is offering a

    team sports approach to

    golf in South Jersey this

    Spring through PGA Jun-

    ior League Golf. PGA Jun-

    ior League Golf brings

    juniors into the game in

    an exciting new way, fos-

    tering a sense of sports-

    manship and teamwork

    typically associated withother recreational team

    sports. Teams consist of

    youngsters ages 9 to 13,

    with no previous playing

    experience required.

    Much like other recre-

    ational league sports,

    PGA Junior League Golf

    participants receive team

    uniforms with jersey

    numbers. Rosters are co-

    ed with competitions

    being two-person scram-

    bles, which reinforces the

    team concept and limits

    the pressure on any one

    player. Coaches can sub-

    stitute players every three

    holes so all of the 10 to 12

    golfers on each team can

    participate.Teams play regular sea-

    son matches throughout

    the first part of the season

    before convening for city,

    sectional and regional

    championships. Each re-

    gional champion, along

    with the host region team,

    advance to a national

    championship held in the

    fall.

    We are excited to cre-

    ate a PGA Junior Golf

    League for our local jun-

    ior golfers, said Brad

    Hare, PGA Professional.

    It allows us to introduce

    the game of golf to young

    boys and girls in a fun,

    team-oriented setting and

    enhances the experience

    of competitive golf with

    juniors. This program

    will have a big impact on

    junior golf in our area.

    The PGA of Americabrought the team golf

    concept to select facilities

    across the country in

    2012. More than 1,800

    young golfers competed

    on more than 120 teams in

    22 markets throughout

    June and July. Modeled

    after Little League Base-

    ball, PGA Junior League

    Golf introduces children

    to the game of golf in a

    team setting. Parents also

    play an active role, mak-

    ing the program a family

    activity to create another

    generation of players to

    enjoy the game.

    Parents interested in

    registering their children

    for PGA Junior LeagueGolf or finding out more

    information about the

    program can contact Brad

    Hare, SJ Junior Tour

    [email protected]

    609-969-1366. Or visit

    www.sjjuniortour.com

    and click on the League

    page.

    Junior golf teams are

    forming now in your area.

    Contact SJ Junior Tour

    about joining a team near

    you.

    PGA Junior League Golf offers team setting for

    juniors to learn and enjoy the game golf

    SJ Junior Tour brings

    LITTLE LEAGUE concept to golf

    tarines, corn, apples, pumpkins,gourds, cauliflower, sweet pota-toes and peas.

    Its very well drained: toomuch water is worse than notenough. If we get a big rain, 24-

    hours later, were fine, Pete said.The harvest is sold in the coun-

    try store. Additionally, the prod-ucts are pick-your-own.

    The farm utilizes outsourcingfor products from farms in SouthJersey.

    The Johnsons maintain rela-tionships with area farmers topurchase fruit or vegetables theymay otherwise not have during

    different times of the season.Johnsons grows its own blue-

    berries, however the farm is pick-your-own. When the farm is inneed and there is no surplus, theJohnsons acquire more throughHammonton farms.

    Additionally, honey sold at thefarm is pollinated on the propertyand in the surrounding area. Bee-keepers then process the result

    offsite in Long Branch.For it to be considered local,

    the bees need to pollinate an areaof a 25-mile radius, so its a blendfrom this area, manager DonnaCapri said.

    Eric and Pete aim to constantlybe Jersey Fresh to better servethe area with local products.

    We cant grow it all, so wemake connections with farmers

    within 40 miles of us. So, if wedont have something, we can goand pick it up the day its picked,Eric said.

    The Johnsons have noticed apositive attitude when it comes tosupporting the farm and localproducts from the region.

    Were well positioned to offer-ing the farm experience. Peopleare more into it now than they

    were 20 years ago, as far as get-ting fresh and getting local, Ericsaid.

    Farm raises blueberries

    and pollinates honeyFARMContinued from page 1

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    MARCH 20-26, 2013 THE MEDFORD SUN 3

    Hours: Thurs & Fri 7-4:30pm Sat 7-4pm

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    Amish Food Court)

    Thefollowing reports areonfilewith theMedfordTownshipPolice

    Department:

    On March 7, at approximately11:43 p.m. Medford Police, Fireand EMS personnel were dis-patched to Crestwick Court for anactive fire.

    Upon arrival, the caller told of-

    ficials she was awakened by hersmoke detectors going off, anddiscovered that there was a fireon the side of her house.

    It was discovered that a smallfire had ignited in a trashcannear the victim's residence.

    It is believed that some ashesput in the trashcan by thehomeowner from a wood-burningstove had ignited other items in

    the trash can and then extendedonto the siding of the residence.

    The residence received moder-ate fire damage to the siding.Medford Fire personnel were ableto bring the fire under control.

    No injuries were reported.

    On March 10 at 9:36 p.m.,Medford Police were dispatched

    to a residence on Branch Streetfor an attempted burglary.

    It was determined that un-known suspect(s) attempted toforce entry through the side door,however the interior door lockprevented the suspects from open-ing the door.

    The incident occurred between6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. on March 10.

    No items were taken.

    Police

    report

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    AAUW is accepting

    scholarship applicationsThe Medford area branch of

    AAUW, the American Associationof University Women, is accept-ing applications for a $1,000 col-lege scholarship for a non-tradi-tional female college student whois a resident of Burlington Coun-ty. The residents may be attend-ing any college in New Jersey.

    Such a student might be some-one whose family obligations re-quired an interruption of several

    years prior to resuming a collegeprogram, or a woman who waiteduntil later in life to start college.

    Eligibility requirements andapplication forms can be found on

    the website at medford-nj.aauw.net The deadline for ap-plying is March 31, with the schol-arship awarded in May.

    Medford Democratschoose three candidates

    The Medford Democrats chosethree township council candi-dates for the primary on June 4.They were chosen during Mon-day, March 11 meeting.

    The Medford Democratic Com-mittee chose Brett MariaBlyshak, Becca Gutwirth and

    George Youngkin to run for Med-ford Township Council in theDemocratic primary.

    Medford politics have been ofvital interest and concern to mesince I moved here as a journalistsome 16 years ago. I think thisnewly endorsed slate is the bestqualified, most energizing, for-ward thinking one that any partyhas proposed since I've lived

    here," Medford Democratic Clubmember and retired journalistElaine Barton said.

    Burlington County Freehold-ers Aimee Belgard and JoanneSchwartz and the recently select-ed Burlington County candidatesReva Foster for freeholder, JamesKostoplis for sheriff, and NancyYoungkin for county clerk havealready promised to supportBlyshak, Gutwirth, and (George)Youngkin for Medford TownshipCouncil.

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    The MOMS Club of MedfordArea will hold a morning ofCrafts and Coffee on Wednesday,April 3, from 10 a.m. to noon.

    For location and membershipinformation, please contact thegroup at [email protected] or visit the website atwww.medfordareamoms.com.

    MOMS Club set to meet

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    MARCH 20-26, 2013 THE MEDFORD SUN 5

    We are now scheduling SPRING CLEANUPS!

    Contact us at neighborhood-pride.com 609-953-9404License 25593A

    Private Parties, Showers (up to 50)Delicious Outside Catering (either delivered, served,

    or for takeout) Funerals (up to 100)

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    Specialty Italian dishes Weekly specials by Head Chef MichaelAll dinners coming with a salad or soup, potato and vegetables or pasta.

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    2 Sundays to have Brunch with the Easter BunnyGreat family fun! March 24th, 10am to 2pmEaster Sunday, March 31st, 9:30am to 2pm

    Enjoy the great All U Can Eat Brunch with a fabulous selection

    of breakfast and luncheon entrees with desserts. Adults over 21 get

    a free mimosa! Free pictures with the bunny and candy for the kids.

    Adults...$19.95 Kids 6 to 10...$9.95 Kids under 5 eat FREE

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    If you haven't tried our Deluxe Pork Chop Dinner, you are missing the chopvotedBESTby the Courier Post. Double Cut with Chef's Special Apple Brandy

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    GREAT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

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    BRIEFSLocal Boy Scouts selling

    spring flowers soonMedford Boy Scout Troop 26

    will be selling spring/Easter flow-ers on Friday, March 29 and Sat-urday March 30 from 9 a.m. to 6p.m.

    The Scouts will be selling flow-ers at two locations, Harrietts Oiland Kirby Brothers on MainStreet.

    Potted flowers, to include lilies,hyacinths, tulips and hydrangeawill range from $3 to $20 with all

    proceeds going to the Scouts.The Scouts use these funds to

    pay for their many camping trips,including the 2013 Boy Scout Jam-boree in Virginia.

    These camping trips help theScouts complete their many re-quirements on their trail to EagleScout.

    Please come out and supportyour local Medford Scouts.

    Annual Craft and Gift

    Fair to be held March 23The Shawnee Band Parents As-

    sociation is hosting its annual in-door spring Craft and Gift Fair onSaturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to2 p.m. at Shawnee High School,600 Tabernacle Rd.

    Proceeds benefit the highschools band programs.

    Featured at this free event willbe more than 100 vendor tables of-

    fering unique craft, gift, jewelryand food items. Beverages andfood will be on sale in the schoolcafeteria for shoppers.

    For additional information call(609) 367-5306 or [email protected].

    Local business offeringSAT prep classes

    Local business Square RootsLearning Center is pleased tooffer SAT Prep Classes for theMay 4 test, beginning Monday,March 25.

    Classes will be held twice aweek for six weeks in preparationfor the upcoming May test beingadministered throughout thearea high schools.

    SAT scores are an importantconsideration of college admis-sion committees. Our programhas proven to increase thesescores.

    Square Roots Learning Centerwas established in November of2011.

    In addition to standardized test

    preparation, we offer subject tu-toring in all areas by NJ Certifiedteachers.

    YMCA Camps holding anopen house March 24YMCA Camps will hold an

    open house from 1-4 p.m. on Sun-day, March 24.

    The open house will be held

    rain or shine at the dining hall.Guests will be treated to tours

    of Camp Ockanickon overnightcamp for boys ages 7-16, CampMatollionequay for overnightcamp for girls 7-16 and LakeStockwell Day Co-ed Camp forages 5-15.

    Overnight camp runs fromJune 23 through August 23 andDay Camp runs from June 24through Aug. 30. Come out and

    join the fun.To register for one or two week

    sessions or for more information,please call (609) 654-8225 or visit

    www.ycamp.org.

    Township recyclingevent on March 23

    To support the township's UsedComputer Equipment Recyclingevent on March 23, Medford BoyScout Tim G. will offer to Do aGood Turn Daily and come andcollect your items!

    Send a note with your addressto [email protected] andset out your unwanted computer

    equipment to the curb by 6 p.m.on Friday, March 22.

    We will then make a bulk de-posit to the Recycling Center onSaturday so you don't have to!

    Please share with your neigh-bors.

    Please recycle.

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    letters to the editor

    6 THE MEDFORD SUN MARCH 20-26, 2013

    108 Kings Highway East

    Haddonfield, NJ 08033

    856-427-0933

    The Sun is published weekly by ElauwitMedia LLC, 108 Kings Highway East, 3rdFloor, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. It is mailedweekly to select addresses in the 08055 ZIPcode.

    If you are not on the mailing list, six-monthsubscriptions are available for $39.99. PDFsof the publication are online, free of charge.For information, please call 856-427-0933.

    To submit a news release, please [email protected]. For advertisinginformation, call 856-427-0933 or [email protected]. The Sunwelcomes suggestions and comments fromreaders including any information about

    errors that may call for a correction to beprinted.

    SPEAK UPThe Sun welcomes letters from readers.Brief and to the point is best, so we look forletters that are 300 words or fewer. Includeyour name, address and phone number. Wedo not print anonymous letters. Send lett ersto [email protected], via fax at 856-427-0934, or via the mail. You can dropthem off at our office, too.

    The Sun reserves the right to reprint yourletter in any medium including electroni-cally.

    PUBLISHER Steve Miller

    EXECUTIVE EDITOR Tim Ronaldson

    VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Joe Eisele

    MANAGING EDITOR Mary L. Serkalow

    PRODUCTION Kristen Dowd

    MEDFORD EDITOR Shannon Caulfield

    ART DIRECTOR Tom Engle

    CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Russell Cann

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Barry Rubens

    VICE CHAIRMAN Michael LaCount, Ph.D.

    ELAUWIT MEDIA GROUP

    CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Dan McDonough, Jr.

    EDITOR EMERITUS Alan Bauer

    Its hard to believe that three

    months have passed since the

    tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary

    School in Newtown, Conn. It was a hor-

    rific day in our nations history, a day

    that seemed to get worse by the minute

    as more details surfaced about what

    exactly happened, and how many liveswere lost.

    The death of 20 children and six edu-

    cators at the hands of a madman

    raised questions of community, gun

    control and school security. Should we

    be doing more to protect our children?

    If we cant feel safe when we leave

    them at school, where can we feel safe?

    Last week, Janet Robinson, the

    school superintendent in the Newtown

    school district, spoke to more than 200

    state school administrators at the New

    Jersey Association of School Adminis-

    trators School Security Conference on

    the topic.

    Robinsons keynote address was

    closed to the public, but in a follow-up

    press conference, she made one strik-

    ing statement:

    There isnt a lot we could have done

    differently.

    Sadly, shes right. Stricter gun laws

    wouldnt necessarily have prevented

    the tragedy. Better mental health sup-

    port wouldnt necessarily have stopped

    the gunman. Tighter security wouldnt

    necessarily have saved the lost lives.

    As school districts in our area are fi-

    nalizing 2013-2014 budgets, and as

    school administration teams are evalu-

    ating security measures, its important

    to remember that, sometimes, theres

    just not much we can do.

    Schools should do everything in

    their power to provide the best possible

    security at the best possible cost. Tech-

    nological advances provide our district

    with a terrific opportunity to enhance

    security in an all-encompassing, cost-

    effective way.

    But districts need to increase securi-

    ty with the students psyches in mind.

    What message are we sending if we re-quire metal detectors, security escorts

    and full-body searches for everyone

    who enters a school building?

    Robinson warned against just that

    last week when she said: I think as a

    reaction, people do overreach. They

    want too many guarantees. They want

    to turn our schools into fortresses.

    The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elemen-

    tary should not be understated, and

    will never be forgotten, even here in

    New Jersey, two states away.

    As we remember that day and, more

    importantly, the families who lost

    loved ones, lets remember that our

    schools need to protect our kids both

    physically and mentally.

    in our opinion

    Never forget Sandy HookThree months after the Connecticut tragedy, school security is a topic once again

    What are your thoughts?

    How far should our schools go toprotect the safety and welfare of ourchildren? Voice your opinion on thesepages by sending The Sun a letter to theeditor.

    Leaders have serious problemsto solve now, says writer

    I am not a political person, but I want toshare a little slogan of encouragement.

    We have elected our leaders to run thecountry in the best possible way to servethe people.

    As we all know, there are serious prob-lems that need to be resolved now.

    It doesn't matter what side of the aislethey are on, let's encourage Congress, theSenate and the president to put aside theirdifferences and do what's right for the peo-ple, not the party.

    This is no time to draw a line in the

    sand; we need action!Let's all pray for positive changes!

    Marie S. McFadden

    Writer surprised by apparentschool tax contradiction

    In your article dated March 6-12, titledMedford Township school taxes could beincreasing, I was surprised at the obviouscontradiction of information.

    With a possible increase in school budg-et, beyond a given 2 percent allowed bystate mandate, coupled with a 14 percentdecrease in enrollment, why are we addingpositions and cost to the budget at all?

    Superintendent Joe Del Rossi stated that

    the total school enrollment would dropfrom 3,014 students in 2010-2011 to 2,600 stu-dents in 2015-2016.

    He further states, thats an entireschool building. So, why are we increas-ing costs instead of looking to consolidate?

    Wouldnt it be better to have four schoolsfully staffed with all the perks (includingfull-day kindergarten) versus five schoolswith fewer services and shared staffing?

    This significant drop in enrollment is

    less than two years away.In direct reference to Del Rossis quotes,

    the reality is that the families with school-aged children cannot afford to live in Med-

    please see LETTERS, page 14

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    Alreda Reda RileyDirectors Club3rd Place Sales, Revenue Units

    and Dollar Volume4th Place Listings

    Sandra Ranoldo

    Million Dollar Club2nd Place Listings

    4th Place Revenue Units andDollar Volume5th Place Sales

    Kathleen ElentrioMillion Dollar Club

    5th Place Listings

    James CollinsMillion Dollar Club

    Lora Torres-WarnerMillion Dollar Club

    MEDFORD II SALES OFFICE

    (609) 654-8633

    www.weichertrealtorsmedford.com

    Jessica NooneyNJ Circle of Excellence, BronzeDirectors Club

    2nd Place Sales, Revenue Unitsand Dollar Volume3rd Place Listings

    Constance BashoreMillion Dollar Club

    Mary WoodsMillion Dollar Club

    Michelle Basmajian

    NJ Circle of Excellence, GoldPresidents Club1st Place Listings, Sales, Revenue Units

    and Dollar Volume

    Janet McClureDirectors Club4th Place Sales

    5th Place Revenue Units andDollar Volume

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    MARCH 20Snack Attack: Ages 7 to 12. 4 p.m.

    at Pinelands Branch Library. JoinMiss Meghan, RD, from Medford

    ShopRite, for a fun activity and alesson about how to prepare ahealthy snack. Registrationrequired.

    Medford Township Zoning Boardmeeting: 7:30 p.m. at Public Safe-ty Building. For more information,agenda and to confirm meetingtime, visit www.medfordtown-ship.com.

    Medford Lakes Garden Club meet-ing: Vaughan Hall in MedfordLakes. 11:30 a.m. New membersand guests welcome. Call 268-

    2333 for information.Medford Sunrise Rotary Club:

    MedPort Diner. 7:15 a.m. Call 354-8104 for information.

    MARCH 21Story Time Yoga: 4:30 p.m. at

    Pinelands Branch Library. Uniqueclass combines art of storytellingwith the healing practice of yoga.

    Kids acquire listening and literaryskills, body awareness and con-nect with the inner world of cre-ativity and imagination. Registra-tion required.

    Candlelight Yoga: 5:30 p.m. atPinelands Branch Library. JoinBabita Kapoor, a registered Shak-ti Om Yoga instructor, to learnyogas ancient science of breathcontrol and re-energize yourbody and mind; learn self aware-ness techniques through postureand breathing; learn meditationtechniques to help with insomniaand fatigue, and much more.Wear comfortable, breathableclothes. Bring a yoga mat if youhave one. Registration required.

    MARCH 25Survivors of Suicide: Fellowship

    Alliance Chapel, 199 Church Rd. 7p.m. Call 953-7333 ext. 309 forinformation.

    Oneness Blessing: Center for Con-cious Living, 302 N. WashingtonSt., Suite 101E, 7 p.m. Call (856)722-LOVE for information.

    Pre-natal Yoga: 6 to 7:15 p.m. at TheSanctuary for Yoga, 43 S. Main St.,Medford. Call (609) 953-7800 formore information.

    MARCH 26

    Knitting Club: Ages 7 to 16. 4 p.m. atPinelands Library. Knitters of alllevels welcome to join this four-week series. Bring size 10 knittingneedles. Yarn provided. Registra-tion required.

    Medford-Vincentown Rotary Clubmeeting: 6:30 p.m. at MedfordLakes Country Club, MedfordLakes. For more information visitwww.mvrotaryclub.org.

    Kids Yoga: 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at The

    Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S. MainSt., Medford. Call (609) 953-7800for more information.

    CALENDARPAGE 8 MARCH 20-26, 2013

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    By SHANNON CAULFIELDThe Medford Sun

    Medford Township School Dis-trict began its solar project in2005. The system has been activeand providing power for a year.

    According to operations andmaintenance supervisor JosephBiluck, the project is saving the

    district approximately $330,000per year.

    The system was installed by athird party through a power pur-chase agreement and is notowned by the district. Nautilus ofSummit, N.J., maintains and is re-sponsible for the system.

    It was one of the discussionpoints several years ago. We were

    adamant about the fact that wedidnt want to own the system. Itwas very susceptible to risk [toown it] and it would be a mistaketo take a risk on it, Biluck said.

    Nautilus inspects the system toensure the efficiency level, runsdiagnostics and cleans the panels.The district is responsible for pro-viding the space for the solar pan-els. The energy is then purchasedfor a significantly reduced rate,

    according to Biluck.Kiosks monitoring the per-formance of the grid in real timewere placed in each school.

    Its kind of a skewed number.Its not a direct cost-savings fig-ure. It doesnt have the currentPSE&G rate compared to thePPA, Biluck said.

    Despite its lack of accurate sav-ings numbers, the kiosk providesa visual for staff and studentswith information that can betranslated into class time.

    The information has been inte-grated into the classroom, thoughthere is no specific curriculumbased on solar panels just mathand science lessons. The pro-grams are included in the giftedand talented classes, according toBiluck.

    Teachers review renewableenergy concepts and why it wasimportant for the district to em-bark on this program. It givesthem what they need to satisfythe curriculum, Biluck said.We would like to work on a dedi-cated energy efficient curriculumthe teachers could work with, butwe need to carve out the time, sothey take bits and pieces andweave it in as they see fit.

    Students spend their dayaround green initiatives,whether they recognize it or not.The district has adopted multiplerenewable energy programs.

    Medfords fleet of buses uti-lizes biodiesel, and Taunton

    Forge, Cranberry Pines, KirbysMill and Chairville schools use ageothermal system.

    According to Biluck, geother-

    10 THE MEDFORD SUN MARCH 20-26, 2013

    todays dance center, inc.

    Officials: Solar energy usesaves school district thousands

    please see SECOND, page 11

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    MARCH 20-26, 2013 THE MEDFORD SUN 11

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    Second phase of the projectis currently being explored

    mal is a heating and cooling sys-tem where the buildings dont useboilers. Instead, water is heatedand cooled from the water in theground, and compressors heatclassrooms. Concurrently, the

    compressor takes the heat fromthe building and pumps it backinto the ground, cooling the build-ings.

    The building itself can be-come part of the sustainabilityconcept to these students so theyunderstand, and the concepts be-come more valuable so it doesntbecome foreign to them, Bilucksaid.

    Currently, the district is explor-ing a second phase of the project.According to Biluck, the state ap-proved legislation for virtual me-tering in July.

    According to the New JerseyClean Energy Programs website,with the net metering program,the electric meter spins forwardwhen electricity flows from theutility into the building, andbackward when power flows from

    the building to the utility.The stored kilowatts are "net-ted," or paid back, on an annualbasis.

    The metering program is in-centive for the district to add an-other solar system by the trans-portation center. However, theconditions of the market arentgood to move forward, accordingto Biluck.

    The panels would be used tooffset power costs at TauntonForge, where the area cannot sup-port panels. The district willwatch for an opportunity for theproject, according to Biluck.

    The efforts to save money andenergy have not been lost on thecommunity.

    Our philosophy is we spend alot of money powering our build-ings.

    If we can find an alternativeto powering them, we can put thatmoney back into education.Thats what were looking to do,Biluck said. I think the commu-nity at large recognizes and ap-plauds our efforts.

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    B a l l e t N . J . P r e s e n t s S l e e p i n g B e a u t yThe Voorhees School Theatre Holly Oak Drive Voorhees, New Jersey For more information and tickets call 856-768-9503

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    Select parking lots maysee temporary closures

    Please be advised that both theMunicipal Building and Cranber-ry Hall Senior Center parkinglots, located off of North MainStreet, may be closed temporarilybetween Monday, April 1 and Fri-day, April 12 for reconstruction.

    The handicapped spaces alongthe side of the building will re-main available.

    The Municipal Building will beopen normal business hours;however the Cranberry Hall Sen-ior Center will be remain closedduring construction.

    For more information, call(609) 654-2608 ext. 338.

    Creative Genius on MainStreet is closing shopJulie Basello-Holt will close

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    on Main Street in Medford after10 years of offering fine art andfine crafts from American artists.

    She will focus on building herphotography business, TrueStory Photography.

    She will stay in the Village ofMedford and continue to be presi-dent of the Medford Village Asso-ciation.

    Gallery closing date is sched-uled for June 30 but studio classeswill end June 1.

    Select items including giftitems, displays and display caseswill be on sale April 1 until thegallery closes.

    Easter Bunny to hop toFreedom Park egg hunt

    Preschoolers through fourthgraders are invited to join theEaster Bunny in an Easter EggHunt for fun-filled eggs on Satur-day, March 23, from 11 a.m. atFreedom Park, 86 Union Street, inMedford.

    There will be special prizes forthose who find the "magic" eggs!

    Bring a bag or basket.This event is a free community

    outreach service by the Shawneeand Seneca High School InteractClubs and the Medford Vincen-town Rotary Club.

    In the event of inclementweather, the Easter Egg Hunt willbe rescheduled for the followingSaturday, March 30.

    For more information on theevent, visit www.MVRo-taryCLUB.org.

    Israeli storyteller toperform March 23

    Noa Baum, an award-winningIsraeli storyteller, will perform "ALand Twice Promised," a heart-felt dialogue with a Palestinianwoman that creates a moving tes-timony on the complex historyand emotions that surroundJerusalem for Israelis andPalestinians alike.

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