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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS MARCH 14

 

HELP WITH YOUR INCOME TAXES FREE

 

AARP in cooperation with the IRS sponsors a FREE income tax counseling service in Leisuretowne for taxpayers.  Trained counselors will be available every Wednesday morning from 2/3/10 through 4/14/10, 8:30 AM until noon in Settlers Hall to assist taxpayers.  For more details see the February issue of the "Watchdog".

 

AARP SENIOR DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

 

CLASS:  THURSDAY, APRIL 29, AND FRIDAY, APRIL 30

TIME:       8 AM UNTIL 12 NOON    

PLACE:    SETTLERS HALL           

PRICE:   AARP MEMBERS - $12.00

             NON MEMBERS - $14.00

 

TO ENROLL - CALL JACLYN LEVY AT 801-1154

 

For more details see the March "Watchdog"

 

BOOKMOBILE STOPS AT LEISURETOWNE

 

WEDNESDAYS

 

SETTLERS HALL  -  11:20 AM - 12:50 PM

LAUREL HALL  -  1:50 PM - 2:50 PM

 

FOR THE SCHEDULE OR CONTACT INFORMATION:

 

http://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/bookmobile/

or call 267-9660 Ext. 3069

 

Burlington County Sheriff’s Department

Senior Services Unit

Free Home Security Inspection 

 Ø   Free Home Security Inspection 

 Ø   Free Emergency Flashing Light

Ø   Free Installation of Locks

Ø   Free Installation of Door Viewers

Ø   Smoke Detectors

 

Crime Prevention Specialists are available to give Home Security Workshops and Presentations to clubs, churches, various civic and community groups. Sheriff Stanfield will also provide security handouts and booklets to any Burlington County Resident upon request.

Program Goal

To provide increased security for senior citizen’s homes located in Burlington County

Eligibility Requirements:

All applicants must be a resident of BURLINGTON COUNTY and be at least age sixty (60) to be eligible for this free program

 

 

THE SENIOR SERVICES UNIT PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FREE SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS:

Ø    Home Security Program

Ø    Senior Citizens Police Academy

Ø    Med-Info Program

Ø    Senior Citizens Identification Cards

Ø    TRAID Information Calendar

Ø    Law Enforcement Referral Program

Ø    Senior Citizens 911 Cell Phone Program

Ø    Senior Networking

Ø    Senior Expo

Ø    Defensive Driving Classes

Ø    Project Lifesaver

Ø    Person’s at Risk Registry

 

“Working for a Safer Community”

 For More Information Contact:

Burlington County Sheriff’s Department

Senior Service Unit

49 Rancocas Road

Mount Holly, NJ 08060

609-265-5796

http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/departments/sheriff/welcome/index.htm

You can pick up the form at the TOUCH office

Sheriff Jean E. Stanfield

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Discount Prescription Drug Program developed to target

 those who do not have prescription drug coverage.

www.FreeDrugCard.us

 

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES

www.state.nj.us/health/reportcards.shtml

Consumer Reports and Resources

 

THE CITY OF BURLINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICT

 

Over 40 Historic Sites, Attractions, Fun Events & Amenities

to Charm Families with Children, Seniors & History Buffs

 

For Walking Tour Guide, Map and Special Events Calendar, etc.

 

visit  www.TourBurlington.org  or call 609-386-3933

 

 

LEISURETOWNE LIBRARIES

 

Laurel Hall and Settlers Hall libraries remain fully stocked with a variety of materials thanks to the donations of your friends and neighbors.  The following items can be found at both libraries:  fiction, non-fiction, large print books, biographies, video tapes, jigsaw puzzles and periodicals.  Audio tapes are available only at Settlers Hall library. Borrowing is on the honor system with no check-in or check-out required.  There is no limit on the amount of items you may take out.

                                                           

 

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND WEB SITES

 

Identity Theft Security Freeze

1-866-542-8165

www.state.nj.us/lps/ca

 

Office of the Governor

609-292-6000

www.state.nj.us/governor

 

New Jersey Legislature

609-292-4840

1-800-257-7490

 

NJ Shares

Help with Home Energy Bills

1-866-657-4273

www.njshares.org

 

Prescription Drug Retail Price Registry

1-800-242-5846

www.aarp.org/nj

 

PAAD & Senior Gold

1-800-792-9745

www.state.nj.us/healt/seniorbenefits/php

 

National State Do Not Call Registry

1-888-382-1222

www.donotcall.gov

 

 

Government

http://www.co.burlington.nj.us 

www.southamptonnj.org

http://taxes.yahoo.com/fedforms.html

www.consumer.gov/idtheft.gov

www.fdic.gov/consumers

http://www.mt-holly.com

 

http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/omd/ ( Dictionary)

www.willsnet.com           

www.virtua.org                                    

                                             

Read/Library/Print Media/TV                       

http://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/   

http://inquirer.philly.com/newsroom/faq/pages/index.html

www.courierpostonline.com 

www.nbc10.com

www.6abc.com                                                

www.wpvi.com

 

Search                                            

http://www.google.com/

http://altavista.com/  

http://www.yahoo.com/

                                                                                                 

Sports

http://www.baseball-almanac.com

www.newdolphinbt.com

www.scottsbt.com 

                                      

Travel/Entertainment/Recreation

http://www.expedia.com                                  

http://travelocity.com/

http://www.cheaptickets.com/

http://www.frommers.com/

http://www.hotwire.com

www.orbitz.com

http://www.priceline.com/

                                                

Veterans

http://www.va.gov/

           

 

 

 

WHAT TO DO ABOUT GETTING RID OF THINGS

1.     Grass clippings - should be put in a plastic bag and can go
to the curb with regular trash.

2.     Leaf Collection - fall and Spring 11/01 to 3/31. BAGS ONLY.
DO NOT RAKE TO CURB. After 3/31, two-three bags maximum
can be put with trash. Township will not take any leaves put to
the curb by contractor.

3.     Brush and Branch Removal - Place at curb, all cut ends in the
same direction, 4-5 ft. lengths with no dirt on them. Branches must
be in front of the residents' home and not on any Township-owned
property. The Township will not take any branches that have been
placed to the curb by a contractor. DO NOT CALL THE TOWN­
SHIP.    CHIPPER COMES AROUND TO WHOLE TOWN ON
PRE-SET SCHEDULE UNLESS CHIPPER IS DOWN OR OTHER
WORK SCHEDULED.

4.     Appliance Pickup - $10.00 for pickup to Township Clerk or
free of charge if you bring to Public Works garage on Buddtown
Road on Wednesday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Proof of
residency required, (washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, freezer,
dishwasher, air conditioner, hot water heater).  If refrigerator or
freezer is put to curb, door must be removed.

 

5.     Furniture can be put out with regular trash.  The limit is 2
pieces at one time. There will be a charge for more than 2 pieces,
pay Township Clerk.

6.     Carpet and House clean outs - there is a charge for both
items. Call Township Clerk at 859-2736 to have items looked at for
price to be determined for removal.

7.     Construction debris will be considered bulk pickup. Call
Township Clerk at 859-2736 - there may be a charge.

8.     Propane tanks call Township Clerk at 859-2736

9.     Items that can be put out with regular trash - mattresses,
box springs, televisions, microwaves, doors (exterior doors and
interior doors including shower doors) windows, and other items
of that nature.

 

10.     Hazardous Waste Day is twice a year - once in the spring
and once in the fall.  If you can't wait, you may take to County
facility at no charge. Call 609-499-5200 for days and hours. Latex
paint that is dried up - Take Lid Off and leave next to trash.

11.     Tires - $3.50 without rims, $5.00 with rims, $10.00 truck tires
(without rims only). Pay Township Clerk. Price subject to change.
No charge for small donut tires or lawnmower tires, etc.

12.     Problem with stray or nuisance animals? Call Township
Clerk at 859-2736.

13.     Car batteries - put out on trash day.

14.     Computer equipment, monitors, printers, etc. -Take to
County at no charge. Call 609-499-5200 for hours and days. Can
also take to Goodwill Industries at no charge. (Route 38 in Mt.
Holly near Lumberton - 609-518-3490). Money they receive from
Dell Computers helps disabled persons.

15.     Batteries -A, C, D & E types are no longer hazardous and
can be put in your regular trash. Other batteries (nickel-cadmi­
um, lithium, mercury, zinc, lead acid) need to be handled as haz­
ardous waste (example: rechargeable & button style). Container
for these batteries in foyer of Township Building.

Southampton Township Public Works Dept.

 

"LIBRARY IN A BAG"

 

Burlington County Office on Aging has great news for avid readers. They have a new service called, "Library in a Bag." The new program is funded by the Burlington County Library System, the South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative, and the New Jersey State Library. All Burlington County residents who have a valid library card to any of the listed libraries are eligible for this service. If you know what you want, all you need to do is request materials from the library, and they will be mailed to you at no cost. To return materials you may take them to any one of 19 Burlington County Libraries. For your convenience, a return label will be included in your package. How do you get this service? Go on line www.bcls.lib.nj.us or e-mail the library at libinbag@bcls.lib.nj.us. If you do not have access to a computer you may call (609) 267-9660 ext. 5011. Materials are available in large print as well as regu­lar. All mailed items will be sent in a turquoise zipper nylon bag or have "Library in a Bag" logo in turquoise on the pack­age. Branch libraries include Bordentown, Cinnaminson, Evesham, Maple Shade, Pemberton, Pinelands (Medford) and Riverton. For more information, contact one of the libraries.

 

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