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Meeting Notice: Information Session on Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)

The New Jersey Environmental Commission will be hosting an information session on underground oil tanks on March 11, 2008.

The purpose of this session is to provide information on state grant programs and cover issues related to the cleanup of leaking and non-leaking tanks from professionals in the oil service and remediation, real estate and insurance fields. who will also be on hand to discuss issues and answer questions related to their fields.

State Grant programs provide reimbursement to homeowners of up to $1,200 for closure/removal of non-leaking underground oil tank and up to $3,000 for closure/removal/replacement of an underground tank. The reimbursement program also covers costs for removal of tanks retroactive to August 6, 2006.

Additional information regarding the location and time of the session will be provided in future editions of the Colony Club News. Any comment regarding should be direct to Carl Pelligrino at 609-654-0845 or via e-mail at Pellegrino.carl-AT-epa.gov (replace the "-AT-" with "@" in your email TO: address).


Source: Medford Lakes Colony Club News



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Delaware Valley: Rodin Museum

My family and I recenty decided for take a short Sunday afternoon trip into Philadelphia to visiting the Rodin Museum and the nearby Philadelphia Museum of Art's Perlman Building. It was a comfortable, sunny January day.

Philly's Rodin Museum contains the largest collection of works by the sculptor Auguste Rodin outside of Paris (Musee Rodin).


For those of you who aren't sure who Rodin was, you probably have heard of his sculpture creation, "The Thinker", which greets you at the outer entrance to the Rodin Museum.

Rodin, The Thinke, Rodin Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania




After passing by The Thinker and through the entranceway,

Rodin Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Outer Courtyard Entrance




you enter the Rodin Museum courtyard and then walk toward the entrance of the museum building.

Rodin Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania




After reaching the The Gates of Hell,

Rodin Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - The Gates of Hell




you then enter the building to the exhibits which document and show the amazing artistry of Rodin:


Rodin Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) - main exhibition room

Rodin Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) - main exhibition room



Burghers of Calais:

Auguste Rodin Museum of Phila., PA (philadelphia, pennsylvania)



Rodin Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) - main exhibition room



Adam:



Rodin Museum - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) - Adam sculpture


Rodin Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) - side "library" room




Notes: Picture taking is permitted, but NO FLASH is allowed. The Rodin Museum do not charge an entrance fee, but it does request a free will donation. As you come in to the entrance lobby, you will pass a glass donation box. The attendant and/or security guard will make sure that you see it before you proceed.

Apology: Since we were traveling light, all I had for taking pictures was my cell phone. The above pictures do not do justice to the artworks, but I wanted to at least give you a feel for what to expect when you visit the Rodin Museum.

Click here for more information about our same-day visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Perlman Building

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Delaware Valley: Philadelphia Is For Art Lovers

Philadelphia Is For Art Lovers


"Day-trippers take notice: the Philly tourism board advises 'You just can't do it in a day'. This is especially true when one considers visiting the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Rodin Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and, just a few miles outside the city, the Barnes Foundation in Merion." (Source: ArtCyclopedia)



Philadelphia Museum of Art


While you can't see it all in a day, you can enjoy a great art experience in a day or even an afternoon in Philly. Our family decided to enjoy a Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia going to see art museum exhibits. Because we had a late start, we only had a few hours to get into the city, park, see the museum exhibits and return home in time for evening dinner and scheduled activities.

Philadelphia Museum of Art -Perlman BuildingWe decided for this trip on visiting the Rodin Museum and the nearby Philadelphia Museum of Art's Perlman Building.Philadelphia Art Museum - Perlman Building Touring the Philadelphia Museum of Art's main building is usually a trip in itself. In addition, it was winding up it's Renoir exhibit, so we did not have enough time to really take in and fully enjoy everything that was available. However, the renovated Perlman Building has a smaller set of exhibits requiring a shorter time period for viewing.


Notes: Picture taking is permitted, but NO FLASH is allowed. The Perlman Building charges an entrance fee, but it is less than for the main building. Keep in mind that at certain times, such as a weekend, they allow entrance with just a free will donation. You will still have to go to the ticket counter and present whatever you decide to pay to an attendant, at which point they will present you with a lapel button to identify that you have paid.



Here are a few images of the building and a couple of the main exhibits that were available...



Philadelphia Art Museum - Perlman Building - Phila., PA


Philadelphia Art Museum - Perlman Building - Phila., PA


Philadelphia Art Museum - Perlman Building - Phila., PA


Philadelphia Art Museum - Perlman Building - Phila., PA


Philadelphia Art Museum - Perlman Building - Phila., PA


Apology: Since we were traveling light, all I had for taking pictures was my cell phone. The above pictures do not do justice to the artworks, but I wanted to at least give you a feel for what to expect when you visit the museum.



Click here for more about our visit to the Rodin Museum.



Click here for more information about Delaware Valley area museums.




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Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (formerly Wheaton Village)

Wheaton VillageWheaton Arts
1501 Glasstown Road, Millville

The Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (formerly known as historic Wheaton Village) consists of several unique attractions on over 60 acres.

Wheaton Glass StudioThe Glass Studio, part of the Artist Studios, has skilled, world class glassblowers transforming hot molten glass into bottles, vases and other glass items. Demonstrations are held daily and you can sign up to make your own paperweight.

Glass MuseumWalk through the other various Artist Studios -- ceramic, flamework (working with glass rods over a torch), wood carving -- and see skilled artists at work.

The Museum of American Glass is the largest museum in the United States which dedicates the preserving history of glass making and also holds the world's largest (7'8" tall) bottle.

The Down Jersey Folklife Center is a research center exhibiting the traditions which make up the heritage of the Southern Counties of New Jersey. The Center provides tours for students and adults and sponsors live performances throughout Wheaton Village.

Other attractions include the train which offers visitors a ride through the Pinelands, the 1876 built Centre Grove Schoolhouse and the Tinsmith Shop which demonstrates on the weekends.


Click here for visitors information


Wheaton Arts is also part of the larger Glasstown Arts District of Millville, in Cumberland County, Southern New Jersey. Check out the site for information about additional art and cultural resources for you to experience and enjoy.



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