Woodstown Crier Column
Thursday, April 04, 2024
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| How about that Town Crier on Easter morning! I had the great opportunity to play the organ at First Baptist Church in Woodstown. It was a treat! Here I am ringing the bell afterward. I'll be back at the organ this Sunday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m. |
Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!
What an Easter! I had the great opportunity to accompany the congregation of First Baptist Church of Woodstown (a packed house, by the way) on the organ. We sang all the favorite Easter hymns and enjoyed a special message from Pastor Tim Joyce. Many thanks to Sarah Reed, Pastor Tim, Kate Dilks-Bird, and Lance Bird for arranging the opportunity to perform at the organ. It was a treat. Many Woodstown-Pilesgrove residents attended and enjoyed the beautiful morning and wonderful service. And they sang great, too!
I'll be at the organ again this Sunday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Monday, April 8, expect a partial Solar Eclipse. Weather is questionable but should cooperate. Don't look directly at the sun if you don't have the special glasses.
It was a easy, mild end to a long March. Out like a lamb, they say? April has begun in its normal fashion: showering our grass, trees, gardens and covering our sunshine.
Thank you, Mrs. Battle, for the kind compliments on the Crier Column. Cheers to good neighbors!
COMMUNITY
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| The new Woodstown Football concession stand needs counter-tops for the interior. Let's get our Wolverines their counters and kick off a great football season in 2024-2025! |
CONCESSION STAND: The Woodstown High School Football Team has a new concession stand (pictured above) and it needs a few finishing touches on the interior. Here is their dispatch: "We recently had new flooring installed and the shelving/base for countertops. We are asking if you or anyone you know is getting rid of countertops OR willing to donate! I have attached some photos and the dimensions needed for the countertops."
Contact Erica Bokolas at Ebokolas@icloud.com.
Here are the details:
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FOOD DRIVE: First Baptist of Woodstown is hosting a drive-thru food drive on April 6 from 10 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot. Supports Disciples Pantry. "Please bring your non-perishable food and hygiene items. Things of particular need are peanut butter, jelly (other than grape), pasta, pasta sauce, coffee, and toilet paper."
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PIZZA NIGHT: If you'd like to support the Woodstown High School Bands, visit Joe's Pizza in the Pilesgrove Shopping Center on Wednesday, April 10 & 17 from 3 p.m. until close. Purchases benefit Woodstown High School Band programs. Never, in this town, has there been a better reason to buy one of Joe's cheesesteaks or pizzas.
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YARD SALE: Salem County's Largest Yard Sale will be held on Sunday, April 27, at the Salem County Fairgrounds. Here is their dispatch: "Join us for Salem County’s Largest Yard Sale from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday April 27th at the Salem County Fairgrounds (735 Route 40, Pilesgrove, NJ). To reserve a spot contact Andy Ware (either message on Facebook, call 609-472-0256 or email at wareandy13@gmail.com)"
There will be food trucks. Vendors are responsible for providing their own tables and chairs.
• 10 x 10 outdoor spots are $20 for the day
• 10 x 10 indoor spots are $40 for the day
All proceeds support the Salem County Fourth of July festival/fireworks.
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JULY 4: Anyone interested in advertising at the Salem County Fourth of July Festival at the Salem County Fairgrounds, please see the following directive from organizer Andy Ware:
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LAKE FEST: Crafters and food vendors wanted. Only three spots left. The event is LAKE FEST on June 2 (rain date June 9) at Memorial Lake in Woodstown. Sponsored by Locals on the Lake and supports Disciples Pantry. Contact Linda Fritz at lafritz19@yahoo.com.
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JOBS: Salem County Economic Development has announced job openings for residents. Positions include Head of Economic Development, Environmental Health Specialist, Community Service Aide (Bilingual), Truck Drivers, Police Officers, and more. To apply, click here.
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WHS BAND: A dispatch from the Woodstown High School Bands announced next year's officers. Virginia Messick will lead as Drum Major and Brandon Zukovsky will assist and lead Brass. Officers are:
• Drum Major - Virginia Messick
• Assistant Drum Major and High Brass Section Leader - Brandon Zukovsky
• Low Brass Section Leader - Brody Williams
• Woodwind Section Leader - Alexa Miller
• Battery Section Leader - Chris Porreca
• Front Ensemble Section Leader - Karson Chew
• Color Guard Section Leader - Elizabeth Hitchner
• Aide-de-camp - Jon Laning
• Aide-de-camp - Autumn Yates
ENTERTAINMENT
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OPERA HOUSE: "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" at the Blue Moon Theatre. April 19, 20, 26, 27 at 8 p.m., April 28 at 2 p.m. A lot of great Woodstown talent in this one — Paul Kranz, Sammi Williams, Rick Thompson, Brady Thompson. Directed by Mike Russell. Tickets here.
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CONCERT: The Salem County Brass Society, under the direction of Mr. Philip Blackman, will host their 47th annual Spring Scholarship Concert on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3 p.m. The concert will be free and open to the public at Davidow Hall, Salem Community College on 406 Hollywood Avenue in Carney's Point. The Woodstown High School Chamber Choir will perform as the special guest.
SPORTS
Woodstown Sports Schedule click here!
Anyone know where the sports scores are kept? I'd like to get them in the Column.
I was reposting the sports schedules but they're constantly changing due to the weather and I don't have the ability to keep up with it. Maybe I'll post scores if available.
How's Woodie Ball going? I assume off to a chilly, wet start, per usual.
Any word on a new football coach?
GOVERNMENT
MEETING: Woodstown Borough Council, April 9, 7 p.m.
Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
WEATHER
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. High of 52F. Low of 38F.
SUNDAY: Clouds, sun, and wind. High of 55F. Low of 38F.
FORECAST: Sun and clouds next week. Temperatures hike up to 60s.
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Woodstown Crier: Where we'll be safely watching the sun on Monday.
Want to share your Woodstown-Pilesgrove news in the Crier Column? Email Jim Cook at WoodstownCrier@gmail.com
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