PITMAN — Pitman’s first K-9 dog, Ranger, will be officially sworn in at a borough council meeting, 8 p.m. Monday, Dec.8.

Ranger will be graduating from Patrol School at the Philadelphia K-9 Academy, although he and handler Ptl. E.J. Parker, will continue in January with Narcotics/Scent training.

Pitman Mayor Russell Johnson will do the swearing in and Police Chief Robert Zimmerman will give Ranger his badge.

The public is invited.

Borough council meets in the municipal building, 110 South Broadway, Pitman.

Well, I must be getting old. For my whole life, my body temperature has been high. Always.

I sweat like crazy in the summer and usually perspired just as much in winter. This has made it hard for me to dress appropriately for the cold weather. Dressing in warm clothing made me overheated and I’d start to perspire and, suddenly, I was soaking wet and out in frigid temperatures. Not an ideal situation.

For years in my work environment, I was the hot one. When people complained the office was too cold, I was merely comfortable.

But now — now, I am feeling the cold. I feel it not only outside, but I am often cold in my house. In the days of yore, I could wear shorts and flip-flops all winter long in my house and be comfortable.

GLASSBORO — Two men were charged in connection with a burglary and attempted robbery at a West High Street apartment at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

A 19-year-old victim told police two men had forced their way into the apartment and tried to get money from her and her boyfriend in an intimidating manner, said police.

The woman also told police her boyfriend was pushed by the intruders as he attempted to get them to leave the apartment, police said.

The victim was able to provide police with good descriptions of the two men.

WOODBURY — Main Street Woodbury and Woodbury’s Merchant’s Association have partnered with several other organizations to present a month of holiday activities.

Starting on Dec. 6 the Woodbury Public Library will start the day with a jewelry show from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Then at 6 p.m., Woodbury will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its annual Santa Parade hosted by the Woodbury Merchants Association. Santa will travel from Red Bank Avenue to Santa’s Workshop in Downtown Woodbury. Hot chocolate, hot cider and goodies will be available.

MONROE TWP. — Seven people were arrested Tuesday in connection with the theft of all-terrain vehicles in several South Jersey municipalities.

The thefts reportedly happened early Tuesday morning in Sicklerville, Washington Township, Mantua Township and East Greenwich Township, police said.

The group allegedly rented a U-Haul truck to transport the vehicles back to a residence on Walnut Street in Monroe Township.

WOODBURY — The Woodbury Pubic Library will hold a Vintage Jewelry and Accessories sale on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.

There will be beads and baubles, scarves and sashes for holiday gift-giving — and cast-off single earrings and findings you can use to make your own unique items.

Maureen Peters will be on hand to help you make a personalized medallion and a gift box for it ($15 per necklace. Chain and Friends membership included. First come, first served.)

Oh, and bring the kids. There will be a cookie decorating station just for them.

The library is at 33 Delaware St., Woodbury.

Call 856-845-2611 or visit www.woodburylibrary.org for more information.

WEST DEPTFORD TWP.

— Cody T. Watson, 21, of Mantua, and Carly R. Capelli, 29, of Wenonah,were arrested on Interstate 295 Oct. 25 and charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. They were served with complaint summonses and released.

— On Oct. 25, Kelvin D. Myers, 45, of Paulsboro, was arrested on Crown Point Road and charged with driving while intoxicated. He was served with a summons and released pending court.

— Joseph T. Echelberger, 21, of West Deptford, was arrested on Frances Avenue on Oct. 26 and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was issued summonses and released.

State and District officers of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) congratulated the Woman’s Club of Woodbury on the 95th Anniversary of the club’s membership in the federation. 

A gala celebration was held on Nov. 7 in the fellowship room of  St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Woodbury. 

Pictured here are Jill L. Passaretti, NJSFWC President (upper left), Bonnie Dann, Woman’s Club of Woodbury President (center) and Geraldine M. Tabako, Vice President of the Garden District (upper right).  Guests at the celebration were entertained by violinist Sara Smith, a Rowan University music major (lower left) and wine connoisseur Richard Dann (lower right), who conducted a wine-tasting demonstration.

TEMPE, Ariz. — A 55-year-old former Gibbstown man was shot during an altercation with police in Tempe, Ariz. near a Motel 6 Tuesday afternoon, according to abc15.com.

A U.S. Marshal’s Service Task Force, along with local police, surrounded the Motel 6 where John Landolfi was staying. He reporteldy spotted the marshals and ran from inside the motel, where he'd been spotted with a woman.

Landolfi, wanted on weapons charges, allegedly got into a vehicle and rammed at least two police cars, but officers then fired at him.

One witness described the sound of five gunshots.

Landolfi reportedly suffered a gunshot wound and is in serious condition in an Arizona hospital. No law enforcement officers were injured.