Catch up on what happened this week in Shamong.
Local veterans will be honored with ‘Killed in Action’ flags
Local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation will be honored and remembered in a new way throughout Burlington County, thanks to an initiative led by County Clerk Tim Tyler. The county official announced that service members who gave their lives for this country will soon be recognized with proper “Killed in Action” flags that will fly over government buildings in all 40 municipalities.
Shamong residents were selected for a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Colleen and Rob Rossi found a safe haven of their own within the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tenn.
The Shamong residents packed their bags and set out on the one-day volunteer trip, held on Aug. 4. Staring at 8 a.m., they dug right into working — partaking in the maintenance of landscaping, preparing bamboo treats for the elephants, cutting banana leaves and cutting honeysuckle off of fences to preserve their durability.
To the couple’s surprise, they caught a glimpse of seven of the 10 elephants that have retired on the more than 2,700 acre land.
South Jersey Kids Expo is Aug. 22
From moon bounces to face painting, vendor tables to crafting, families can sign up for an afternoon of free fun when the South Jersey Kids Expo comes to Cooper River Park on Wednesday, Aug. 22. The event, hosted by The Sun Newspapers and co-sponsored by the Camden County Department of Parks, will run from 3 to 7 p.m. between LaScala Birra and the Camden County Boathouse.
While the South Jersey Kids Expo is free, pre-registration is requested at www.nmg.ticketleap.com/cckids. A vendor list is available on the website.
