Councilman Craig N. Leib Sr., 1956-2010

We are deeply sorry to announce the death of Councilman Craig N. Leib, Sr., on Saturday, August 21.  Craig served our town with quiet dedication for many years. He will be missed very much.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing and visitation with the family Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00pm and Friday morning 9:00-10:00am at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 712 N. White Horse Pk. Stratford, N.J. It will be followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish - Saint Luke Campus, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ at 10:30am on Friday.

Following is a link to Craig's obituary.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=craig-n-leib&pid=144891121&sms_ss=facebook

L.S. SCHOOL SUMMER UPDATE

Dear Laurel Springs Residents and Parents:

 1.  Volunteer Teachers Needed for Grades K-6 The Laurel Springs Board of Education is seeking volunteers to teach art, music and/or physical education. Volunteers must possess New Jersey teacher certification as per Board policy.   This is a great opportunity for retired teachers who would like to make a positive impact on students from Laurel Springs. Teacher volunteers may be scheduled as often as once a week to as little as once a month. Please call the school office at 783-1086 to discuss this exciting program.  

2.   Laurel Springs Educational Foundation      The Laurel Springs Board of Education is working to establish an educational foundation.  The purpose of the foundation will be to raise funds to help support our school.  Foundations have been set up in many districts as a way to put money that does not come from taxes into schools. All interested individuals are welcome to attend the first organization meeting. Wednesday, September 1, 20107:00 PMLaurel Springs School

 3.    Yellin School 2010 Soccer Try-Outs  Try-outs are at Yellin school on the Soccer Field.  
Try-outs will be September 1st and 2nd:
Students must be at both try-outs.
     September 1st try-outs;
 8th Grade: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
 7th Grade: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
 6th Grade: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Stratford and Laurel Springs) 
         September 2nd try-outs:
8th Grade: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
7th Grade: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
6th Grade: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Stratford)
6th Grade: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (Laurel Springs) 

Students MUST have a physical for them to be allowed to try-out.  THE FORM MUST BE HANDED TO MR. COGAN OR MS. CONN ON THE FIRST DAY OF TRY-OUTS.  IF WE DO NOT HAVE THE FORM, THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRY OUT. NO EXCEPTIONS!DO NOT HAND THE FORM IN TO THE OFFICE!!!  Ms. Conn has a list of students who DO NOT need an updated physical form. 

Spikes and sneakers are needed for both days of try-outs. Bring a water bottle. Make sure you label it with your name. For Questions Please Call The Superintendent's Office at 783-2555  

Beech Ave. water-main replacement to begin Monday, August 2


New Jersey American Water Co. will begin replacing its water mains on Beech Avenue on Monday, August 2. Repaving of the street from Locust to Sycamore Avenues will follow.

Animal Shelter Offering Discount Adoptions

The Camden County Animal Shelter currently has an abundant supply of cats and kittens available for adoption.  To find homes for these companions quickly, adoption costs have been reduced to only $20 through the end of July.  Cats and kittens ready for adoption have received all shots, been spayed/neutered and have a microchip for identification.

The Camden County Animal Shelter is located at 125 County House Road in Blackwood.  For more information please visit www.ccasnj.org or call (856) 401-1300.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Due to severe erosion problems, Crystal Springs Park will be closed and off-limits to everyone until further notice. The Public Works department has erected temporary fencing along the top of the park and across the entrance drive. Please remind your children to not cross this fence or the no trespassing signs. We hope to have a permanent solution to the erosion problem in place soon.

1. South Avenue at Arch Avenue
2. Lakeview Avenue at Tomlinson Avenue
3. East Maple Avenue at Stone Road
4. Lindsay Avenue at Poplar Avenue
5. Madison Avenue at White Horse Pike
6. Hemlock at White Horse Pike
7. Walnut Avenue at Sycamore Avenue
8. North End of Glen Avenue
9. Handicapped parking spot @ Boro Hall on Broadway

The contractor is Midwest Contration and they will commence work this week.