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Country Club unveils new website
Welcome to Merchantville Country Club, the 10th oldest golf course in America! Founded in 1892, Merchantville Country Club is often referred to as “South Jersey’s Best Kept Secret”. Well-manicured grounds, a modern clubhouse, and pleasing dining areas are just some of the highlights. A favorite feature of Merchantville Country Club is the extensive social and dining aspect offered to our members. From the bar to the bocce court, members experience an atmosphere the entire family can be a part of. Enjoy dinner in our formal dining room. Year round entertainment events as well as seasonal bocce leagues and holiday family affairs are just a small sample of social events offered at MCC. Our culinary team offers fine dining options for all, whether at the bar or in the dining room.
A Catholic school-saving mission
Given a choice years ago to retire and enjoy life, businessman Robert Healey Sr. decided to dig in. He is on a personal crusade to help save Catholic schools in the region. Healey, 84, of Lumberton, a successful lawyer and entrepreneur, has become a champion for Catholic education, turning around struggling schools in New Jersey and Pennsylvania by showing them how to operate more like businesses. http://bit.ly/1a3OIzZ
Animal shelter struggling
Begun in 2007 as a temporary stopgap for the animal services needs of several towns along the Camden and Burlington County border, the Pennsauken-based Almost Home Animal Shelter is in dire financial straits, says Executive Director Nancy Welsh. The shelter needs volunteers for any number of tasks. It's not just walking dogs, playing with cats and cleaning kennels - although those are critically necessary services.
New book
Judith Kristen, long-time columnist for All Around Pennsauken and renowned author, is publishing her newest chil- dren’s book, “The Flower Children: A Story of Peace, Love, and All Good Things.”The story, which has a decidedly Beatles theme, focuses on the impor- tance of family and friendship.
Towns look to reduce police administration
Politicians in seven Camden County towns have requested a feasibility study to explore a merger of upper-level police management. Audubon, Collingswood, Haddonfield, Haddon Heights, Haddon Township, Mount Ephraim and Oaklyn, collectively known as the Colonial Alliance, will investigate potential savings in paying a smaller administrative force to manage police operations. http://on.cpsj.com/12F7YO5
Metro Division takes to the streets
This week, more than 30 Metro Division Officers were deployed into streets of Camden City. These officers are beginning their eight weeks of field training. The field training is being given by former members of the Camden City Police Department now employed in the Metro Division. The practical field training follows two weeks of agency orientation