AllAround - Pennsauken Township

Transcription

AllAround - Pennsauken Township
AllAround
Pennsauken
November 15
Fundraiser Hopes
To Save Almost
Home Animal
Shelter
For years, Almost Home Animal Shelter in Pennsauken has been doing more
with less to help find homes for abandoned and abused animals. But the financial burden this year has been truly
overwhelming. Before the end of the year,
the shelter’s operating budget will have
been all but depleted and Almost Home
will have no choice but to close its doors.
As an eleventh hour attempt to raise
crucial funds, friends of the Almost Home
Animal Shelter are hosting a special benefit on Friday, Nov. 15 from 7:00 to 11:00
p.m. at the gymnasium of Saint Stephen’s
Roman Catholic Church, 6300 Browning
Rd., Pennsauken. This “Taste of Pennsauken” style event will feature area
restaurants offering a variety of food samplings, DJ and band for dancing, auctions,
and more. Tickets are $35 per person or
$60 per couple and can be purchased at
the shelter, located at 9140 Pennsauken
Hwy., Suite C.
In addition, Almost Home Animal
Shelter is accepting donations of Nutro
Max dog and cat food, blankets, cleaning
supplies, etc.; a more specific list can be
found on the shelter’s Amazon.com wish
list.There are also many animals ready for
adoption in need of a good home.
For more information on the benefit, or
how you can help, visit Almost Home Animal Shelter or All Around Pennsauken’s
pages on Facebook.
Thanksgiving!
A Publication for the Community of Pennsauken
November 2013
Pennsauken Events Kick-Off Holidays, Season Of Giving
Pennsauken Township has a long standing tradition of truly embracing the holiday season. Not only are the holidays
perfect opportunities for residents to come
together as a community, but they also
help to remind individuals about the importance of giving back to those less fortunate. From annual parades to angel
trees, Pennsauken residents are sure to
find something that helps to get them into
the holiday spirit.
Kicking Off The Season
With A Parade
Pennsauken’s Holiday Parade will kick
off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. Filled
with fire engines, holiday-themed floats
and musical entertainment, the parade is
a favorite of young children. It runs along
Westfield Ave., beginning at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Facility
Look!
inside
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Ribbon Cut on
New Transit Center
See Page 5
Family, Football,
And Fond Memories
See Pages 12
Pennsauken Nurse Walks
To Fight Lung Cancer
See Page 25
For the 33rd consecutive year, members of the Pennsauken community will
come together for the Township’s annual Holiday Parade, held on Saturday,
Nov. 30. For many, the parade is the official kick-off of the holiday season.
and ending at 44th St.
As in years past, the Business, Industry,
and Government Council of Pennsauken
Township is lending financial support to
the parade.
continued on page 21
Pennsauken’s Puratos Recognized During Tri-County Summit
Puratos, Inc., which is currently expanding its facilities in Pennsauken, received
the Business Growth and Job Creation Award from Camden County at the 8th
annual Tri-County Economic Development Summit, held on Oct. 18 at the
Westin Hotel and Conference Center in Mt. Laurel.
Puratos, Inc., an international company
with a Pennsauken-based facility, was recently recognized for their work in furthering economic development in the
region.
The Camden County Board of Freeholders presented Puratos with the Business Growth and Job Creation Award
during the 8th annual Tri-County Economic Development Summit, held on
Oct. 18 at the Westin Hotel and Conference Center in Mt. Laurel.
Puratos, Inc. is an international group
with a full range of innovative products
continued on page 23
Plus!
Calendar
pg. 4
B.I.G. News
pg. 8
In Schools
pg.13
Waterlines
pg.18
Public Works
pg.19
In Books
pg.24
In Sports
pg.29
Classified
pg.31
Pre-Sorted
Standard
US Postage
PAID
Cherry Hill, NJ
Permit 130
VOL.18, NO.11
Happy
ED RAMMING
INSURANCE AGENCY INC.
Serving Pennsauken for Over 50 Years • Notary Service
4502 Westfield Ave., Pennsauken • 856-663-5538
www.edrammingins.com
Monday thru Thursday 9:00am – 6:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Farmers Mutual
Insurance Co.
of Salem County
****ECRWSS****
LOCAL POSTAL
CUSTOMER
SAVE MONEY ON YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUMS • HOMEOWNERS • COMMERCIAL
TOPCASH
f
o
r
THE
MALL
JEWELRY
ESTATE CENTER
Gold
Silver
TOPPRICES
AND
f Diamonds
o Platinum
Jewelry
r Estate
Quality Watches
302 HADDONFIELD ROAD
(ACROSS FROM THE CHERRY HILL MALL)
BUYING GOLD • SILVER • ESTATE ITEMS • ANTIQUES
REPAIRS • SALES
CASH
FOR
GOLD
SELECT
DIAMONDS
TOP PRICES
PAID
CASH FOR
ANTIQUES
OPEN
7 DAYS
ALL UNWANTED
JEWELRY
Even Broken
Silver US Coins
1964 & Before
Bring Us
Your Best
Price...
We’ll
Beat it!!!
856-356-2887 Cell 856-266-4171
With this ad receive an additional $10 on $100 Sales
WE BUY ONE PIECE OR ENTIRE ESTATES
November 2013
Page 3
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
M AY O R’S Pennsauken Has Very Much To Be Thankful For
C
have businesses already established in are very excited about the development from our area churches, to groups like the
By Rick Taylor
Boy Scouts, Pennsauken Lions Club, the
our community making significant in- of this property.
O
Mayor of
We’re
thankful
for
the
newly
constructed
Woman’s Club of Merchantville, the Rovestments
to
expand
or
make
capital
imPennsauken
provements, such as Lidestri, Marsden, PennsaukenTransit Center,which connects tary of Pennsauken-Merchantville, and
Township
R
Puratos, and the Point Business Complex. to both the Atlantic City and River lines. Pennsauken Neighbors Helping NeighN
As we approach
We’re thankful that many different Residents can commute into the city for bors. Our town has an abundant spirit of
types of people have decided to call work or head down the shore for a day at generosity, as well as a true willingness to
E Mayor Rick Taylor Thanksgiving
and the official Pennsauken home. Pennsauken has a the beach. This is a very significant invest- help our neighbors in need.
R start of the holidays, many of us, very vibrant community with a variety ment in our community,and as it can serve So as we prep our Thanksgiving
myself included, take pause to reflect on
the many blessings we have in our life.
When you really do think about it, despite all of the challenges we face on a
daily basis, many of us in Pennsauken really do have a lot to be thankful for.
We’re thankful that Pennsauken is a
thriving business community. Many businesses have recently opened their doors
in our community, including Restaurant
Equippers, Independent Alarm, and
Imagine Lifestyles Car Rental. We also
of ethnicities, from African-American to
Vietnamese. Our town is truly a melting
pot of culture, with residences for everyone. We have single family homes and
townhouses, apartment complexes and
condominiums. Pennsauken is also gaining the Riverfront Village, slated to be
built on the former Acme site.The property will feature 75 top of the line apartments, each boosting $250,000 worth of
amenities. The Township Committee, as
well as the residents who live in that area,
as a unique selling point to bring new businesses and residents into Pennsauken, it’s
something worth celebrating.
We’re thankful that we have great,
longtime, annual events that bring us together as a community, like our Car and
Bike Show, and the annual Holiday Parade, as well as newer traditions, including
the Moon Festival put together by the
youth of Boat People SOS. And we’re
particularly thankful for the many organizations that give back to our community,
AllAround
Pennsauken
Editor: FRANK SINATRA
Deadline For News:
10th of the month
Write to
All Around Pennsauken
c/o Pennsauken Municipal Building
5605 Crescent Boulevard
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 665-1000 Ext. 127
Fax: (856) 665-2749
E-mail: [email protected]
turkey or start decorating our Christmas
tree; as we volunteer at the Food Bank
of South Jersey or help raise funds to defray the medical costs of an ailing loved
one; as we join together to celebrate a
spirit of community or school pride, let
us count our many blessings and be truly
thankful for all that we have.
On behalf of myself and the entire
Township Committee, I wish you and
yours a very Happy Thanksgiving and a
joyous start to the holiday season.
Advertising & Production
Publisher: MARIO DAULERIO, JR
D&D Advertising of NJ, Inc.
811 Church Road, Suite 204
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
856-662-5100 • fax 856-663-5380
[email protected]
OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO ASSIST YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME BUYING & SELLING PROCESS
Sicklerville – Plenty of Space
This private enclave stunning custom built 2-story home on
secluded grounds offers numerous upgrades. The outside
oasis comes complete with a relaxing in ground pool with
fantastic scenic views from rear Huge deck and grill with
stone enclosures, custom top of the line gourmet kitchen,
and a Marble stone fireplace in the Family Room. Full finished basement with game and playrooms and five (5) upgraded bathrooms, pristine hardwood floors and many
extras! Also available for lease purchase. $350,000
Cinnaminson – You will never run out of room
Wonderful Home On a Cul De Sac In The Beautiful Wellington West Section Of Cinnaminson. PERFECT for Entertaining. Nice Big Rooms With Plenty Of Closets, Formal L/R and
D/R, Eat In Kitchen, Family Room With Wet Bar. 4 Bedrooms Or 5 Depending On What You Want To Do With The
20x17 Room On The Lower Level. This Room Has Its Own
Entrance. It Can Be Used As An Office, Huge Bedroom, Or
An Additional Family Room. Cozy Screened In Porch And
Nice Big Deck Overlooking The Inground Pool. $349,900
Pennsauken – Large Lot
Enter this 4 bdrm, 2 bath home through the foyer boasting
natural oak staircase and hardwood floors throughout. .
The 28 x 14 ft. Living Room has an Anderson Bay window.
There is a den on the 1st floor could be a 5th bedroom with
an adjacent ceramic tile bath. The dining room has 2 corner built in hutches and open view of the large rear yard
and patio. Two zone heating system, Slate Roof. The 1st and
2nd floors have oak floors covered with wall to wall carpet.
Taxes are reasonable. Must be on your tour list. $204,900.
Pennsauken – Chadwick
Huge 3 bdrm, 1&a half bath on a quiet, meticulously maintained cul-de-sac. In-ground pool with diving board and
slide in fenced-in yard. Cabana/storage shed. Hot tub seats
6, New roof, exterior paint,huge expanded kitchen addition,
granite counter tops,deck off kitchen, new deck lights, new
elect lines for pool, Pella windows, roman shades, D/R &
L/R freshly painted, New w/w carpet throughout, sprinkler
system. Huge family room with ceiling massive brick fireplace opens onto spacious covered patio. $229,900
Merchantville – Brick Rancher
Fabulous home with updated kitchen with granite counter
tops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile floor. There is
a combination Living Room with a fire place, and dining
room with hard wood floors throughout the 1st floor. The
Windows, Roof, and Central Air are all new! Remodeled
bathroom with new vanity and fixtures. There is a huge finished basement with a fireplace, wet bar, office, bathroom,
and ceramic tile flooring. Huge walk up attic (easy to finish)
with cedar closet This is a great opportunity. $176,900
Gary Peze
Pennsauken – Two Story Colonial
Well maintained 3 bdrm,1 1/2 bath two story colonial featuring large formal L/R w/huge picture window and hrdwd
floors, D/R w/hrdwd floors, eat in kitchen and side outside
entrance and power room. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms
with hrdwd floors, full bath and storage attic and lots of
closet space. Additional amenities include full basement
with high ceilings, replacement windows throughout, gas
heat, central air, fenced in back yard and a brand new driveway. $167,000
856-988-8900
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
Blackwood – Valleybrook Condo
Beautiful, clean condo one bedroom condo with a loft and
balcony in wonderful Valleybrook. Condo is walking distance to Ron Jaworski's Valleybrook Country Club and golf
course. New bathroom in 2013. Freshly painted, Windows
replaced in 2005, New heater and hot water heater in 2007
and 2008 respectively. New stove in 2012. ADT security system installed. Tons of storage in the pulldown attic. There
is a pool associated with the condo community. Seller is
motivated. $125,000
Merchantville – Greenleigh Court
Charming one bedroom condo in beautiful Greenleigh
Court! Amenities include eat-in-kitchen with newer gas stove
and refrigerator, carpeted living room, hardwood floors in
the hallway and bedroom, front and back staircase, storage
unit and laundry in the basement. Why rent when heat and
hot water are included in the association dues! Quick occupancy available. Enjoy Historic Merchantville! $75,000
Free Market Evaluations!
Find out how much you qualify for
at today’s record low interest rates!
Call Now - 856-663-9100
No Obligation
See 1,000’s of Homes at www.pezeandcarroll.com
2917 Haddonfield Road, Pennsauken • 856-663-9100
Robert Carroll
Page 4
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
NOVEMBERCALENDAR
Pasta Dinner
Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, 4824
Camden Ave., Pennsauken, is hosting a
deluxe pasta dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Tickets are $12 for
adults, $5 for kids and includes salad,
meatballs, sausage, pasta, rolls, dessert
and beverages. Eat-in or take out. For
more information, call (856) 662-2721.
Movie Nights
The Pennsauken Environmental Commission is hosting free community screenings and discussion of “Food, Inc.” on
Sunday, Nov. 3, and “Gasland” on Sunday,
Nov. 10.The screening events will be held
in the Community Room of the Pennsauken Free Public Library from 1:30 3:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail
[email protected].
REGISTER NOW!
Pre-School for ages 2 through 5 years old years (Must be potty trained)
1924 Lexington Avenue • Pennsauken
856-831-8023
Basket Auction
Athene Chapter #201, O.E.S. of New
Jersey is holding a basket auction on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Merchantville Masonic Lodge, 6926 Park Ave. Pennsauken.
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For a donation
of $5, participants will gain entry into the
event and receive a sheet of 25 bidding
tickets and one door prize ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased for $2
per sheet. Dessert and beverage bar included. For more information, contact
Eva at (856) 662-2118.
Casino Night
A casino night featuring the Rat Pack
Tribute Show and Joe Conklin, will be
held by the South Jersey Food Bank,
1501 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken on
Friday, Nov. 22 from 6 to 11 p.m. Enjoy
an array of restaurants, open bar, silent
auction and entertainment. Proceeds
from the gala will fund the food bank’s
TEMPLE
various food and nutrition programs for
children and seniors. To learn more
about sponsorships or to purchase tickets, visit foodbanksj.org/vivasj.
Harvest Festival
Pennsauken’s historic Griffith Morgan
House, 243 Griffith Morgan Ln., hosts a
celebration of the harvest season,Saturday,
Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.This year’s event
features expert cooking on the open
hearth, music and rural crafts practiced to
ready the home for the coming, long winter. Delicious home-baked goods will be
available for purchase to fill the holiday
table and to support the historic mission of
Griffith Morgan House. E-mail [email protected], or call 856486-9561 and leave a message for more
information.
Holiday Open House
The Pennsauken Historical Society
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sunday Worship Services
5600 North Route 130
(Rt. 130 & Merchantville Ave)
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
856-663-7783
Pastor David L. Stoner
Traditional - 8:30 am
Sunday School - 9:45 am
(for Children & Adults)
Multi-Media - 11:00 am
All are welcome,
come and see!
Email:
[email protected] or
[email protected]
Troy’s Place
Italian Delicatessen
Catering for All Occasions
Check out our website:
www.templelutheranchurch.com
Also on facebook: TempleLutheranChurch
scan me!
TIRE
WORLD
DISCOUNT TIRES, SALES, SERVICE AND REPAIR
100’s of Used Tires in All Sizes
4919 WESTFIELD AVENUE
PENNSAUKEN
AUTO REPAIR SERVICE
662-8650
WHEEL ALIGNMENTS • BRAKES • STRUTS • SHOCKS
OIL CHANGES • FREE SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm
Sat 9am-6pm • Sun 9am-3pm
OWNED & OPERATED BY TROY AND TONY
856-663-9633
4609 US Highway 130 • Pennsauken
(1 mile north of the Airport Circle)
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 6pm • Saturday 9am to 1pm
holds its Holiday Open House on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the
Burrough-Dover House, 9201 Burrough-Dover Ln.The house will be decorated for the holidays, including a
decorated tree featuring ornaments of
the time period. The sounds of holiday
music, as well as the crackle from the fire,
will provide the perfect background
music as you stroll through the house.
Refreshments will be served. For more
information, call (856) 665-3274 or (856)
283-1665.
Walk for Neighbors
The Pennsauken Neighbors helping
Neighbors Walk for Neighbors that was
scheduled for November 9 has been
cancelled.
Please stay informed with All Around
Pennsauken and Channel 19 for the
rescheduled date.
Addendum To Annual
Notice Of Township
Committee Meetings
Please accept this as notice in accordance with the “Senator Byron M. Baer
Open Public Meetings Act” as an
amendment to the Annual Notice of
Meetings of the Pennsauken Township
Committee for 2013.
Please be advised that the Agenda/
Conference Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12 has been moved to Thursday,
Nov. 7, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
The Regular Business Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 20 has been
moved to Monday,Nov.18,2013 at 5:30 p.m.
The aforementioned meetings will be
held at the Pennsauken Township Municipal Building, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
Pennsauken, NJ 08110. Formal action
may be taken at these meetings
Pennsauken
nOVeMber
Public Meetings
township committee:
5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 7
and Monday, November 18
Zoning board of adjustment:
7 p.m. Wednesday, November 6
and Monday, November 18
Planning board:
6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 7
and Tuesday, November 26
Meetings are open to the public
and are held at the
Pennsauken Municipal Building
5605 Crescent Blvd.
(At the corner of Route 130
and Merchantville Avenue)
November 2013
Page 5
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Ribbon Cut On Pennsauken’s New Transit Center
Last month, representatives from NJ
Transit joined local, state and federal officials to celebrate the opening of the
new Pennsauken Transit Center, which
offers customers new travel options via
a direct link between River Line light rail
service and Atlantic City Rail Line
(ACRL) service for the very first time.
“This new facility will provide customers with convenient access to a much
broader array of travel destinations by
connecting South Jersey’s two commuter lines,” said NJ Transit Executive
Director James Weinstein. “As an intermodal transit hub, Pennsauken Transit
Center will connect light rail service that
operates between Camden and Trenton
with commuter rail service that carries
customers between Atlantic City and
Philadelphia, offering customers of both
lines a means of accessing all stations.”
“The Pennsauken Transit Center will
make our State’s rail and light rail service
an even more attractive travel option for
South Jersey residents,” said New Jersey
Department of Transportation Commissioner and NJ Transit Board Chairman
James Simpson.“By providing a connection point between rail and light rail, the
new station will expand the reach of
these individual services for residents
and visitors alike.”
“It’s just wonderful,” added Pennsauken Deputy Mayor Jack Killion, who
spoke during the Transit Center’s opening. “The good, hard working people of
Pennsauken and the people of the surrounding communities certainly deserve
this. We have to thank NJ Transit and
everyone else involved with this wonderful project.”
Trains and light rail vehicles began
serving Pennsauken Transit Center at
the start of the service day October 14.
The new facility was constructed in
two phases along Derousse Ave. where
the ACRL crosses above the River Line
tracks.
Phase I, which broke ground in October 2009, covered River Line elements of
the project, including construction of a
200-foot platform with 60-foot canopy to
protect customers boarding light rail trains.
In Phase II, two 300-foot-long, highlevel platforms were built on either side
continued on page 9
Eat In or TakeOut
4801 WESTFIELD AVE. PENNSAUKEN
856-663-2820
Hours: Monday thru Thursday 11 am – 11 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am – Midnight
Sunday 4 pm – 10 pm
WE DELIVER!
Minimum order $6.00 – Delivery Charge $1.75
DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS
are available Monday Thru Friday
STRESSFUL DAY?
Let Fabrizio’s Help!!!
2 Large Cheese Pizzas
$18.99
EAT IN, TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY
VALID EVERYDAY
■
Fabrizio Lunch Special
Representatives from NJ Transit joined local, state and federal officials to cut
the ribbon of the new Pennsauken Transit Center, which offers customers
new travel options via a direct link between River Line light rail service and
Atlantic City Rail Line (ACRL) service
2 Slices Cheese Pizza $3.50
Mini Cheese Steak w/fries $5.75
Cheeseburger Deluxe w/fries $5.75
Fab Stromboli $5.75
Chicken Caesar Salad $6.75
PLUS MANY MORE…
ALL LUNCH SPECIAL INCLUDE
FREE FOUNTAIN SODA
Monday-Friday (11am-2pm)
WEEKLY DINNER SPECIALS
MONDAY – Manicotti $6.99 TUESDAY – Lasagna - $7.99
WEDNESDAY – Chicken Parmigianino – $9.99
THURSDAY – Ravioli $6.99
FRIDAY – Spaghetti & Meatballs $7.99 & Seafood Combo $7.99
ALL ENTREES COME WITH SIDE SALAD & ROLL
Earn cash
when you
SPEND.
Earn cash
when you
SAVE.
Stellar Checking WITH Smart Rewards
A BETTER-THAN-FREE CHECKING ACCOUNT
No minimum daily balance | No monthly service fee with eStatements* | Annual Loyalty Reward | FREE Mobile Deposit
To open your account, visit us or
call 800.311.3182 or Learn more at
susquehanna.net/stellar | Member FDIC
*Paper statements available for $3.00 per month.
FEATURING: Pizza • Specialty Pizza • Personal Size Pizza • Pockets • Strombolis • Pasta’s • Salads
Chicken & Seafood Platters • Hoagies • Steaks • Burgers • Hot Sandwiches • Wings • Wraps
Family Special #1
Large Pizza
1 Cheese Steak
1 Hoagie (Italian)
French Fries &
6 pc Buffalo Wings
$26.99 + tax
Family Special # 2
2 Lg. Cheese Pizzas
1 Cheese Steak
1 Hoagie (Italian)
French Fries &
6 pc Buffalo Wings
$31.99 + tax
Trio Del Mar
Linguine with
Shrimp, Clams,
Muscles
in Red or
White Sauce
$17.99 + tax
3 Piece
Chicken Tender
with
French Fries
$6.00 + tax
2
Cheese Steaks
and
2 French Fries
$15.99
+ tax
2 Large
Cheese
Pizzas
Penne
Alla Vodka
with Side Salad
and Roll
$14.99
+ tax
Large
Cheese Pizza
18 Piece
Buffalo Wings
$18.99
+ tax
3 Large Cheese
Pizzas
1 topping each
$33.99
+ tax
3 Piece
Chicken Breast
with Salad
$8.25
+ tax
$18.99
+ tax
PLEASE MENTION COUPON WHEN ORDERING.
Eat-In
or
Take-Out
Large
Cheese
Pizza
4 small
Fountain
Sodas
$11.00
+ tax
Page 6
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Fifty Years Ago, The News From Dallas That Shook Us All
By Robert FisherHughes, AAP Columnist
and Amateur Historian
Later this month, we will mark the
50th anniversary of one of the most
tragic and traumatic single events in
American history. Such events change us,
often in ways we try to deny. Successions
of such transformative events may even
make it difficult to recall how we were
before. The assassination of President
John F. Kennedy was such an event, and
the succeeding decades have been truly
LOOKING BACK
IN HISTORY
transformative. So it may be well to remember not only the event, but also who
we were as a people and as a community
when it happened.
America in the early 1960s was expansive in its view of itself and its place in the
world. Its vision was brave and its possibilities seemed boundless.The Cold War
was at its height and served as the prism
PENNSAUKEN HOME REPAIR
• Quality Workmanship
• Reasonable Rates
• Senior Discounts
• References on Request
PROFESSIONAL GUTTER CLEANING
$75 RANCHERS • $100 LARGER 2-STORY HOMES
Carpenter for Daily Hire and I’ll Scrap all of your
Old Metal and Appliances…FOR FREE
No job is too small • Call Mike today for free estimates
856-313-5672
Doors & Windows • Break & Repair Concrete • Roof Repairs
Clean & Install Rain Gutters • Kitchen & Bath Ceramic Tile, Floors & Walls
Deck & Porch Repairs • Drywall Repairs • Garage & Shed Repairs
General Carpentry • Finished Basements
Attic Floors, Steps & Fans • Interior & Exterior Painting • Power Washing
through which America viewed the
world. However, the industrial might and
technological prowess of the United
States seemed to make that situation
merely one more challenge to be met,
along with the rising expectations triggered by the Civil Rights Movement.
For many Americans, the youthful and
vigorous man who was President of the
United States symbolized the willingness
to face those challenges.
In most respects,PennsaukenTownship
was a reflection of America in those days.
Pennsauken, too, was expansive in 1963.
New businesses continued to relocate
to Pennsauken’s new industrial parks, pioneered by local political and business
leader W. Leslie Rogers. Among the
businesses employing Pennsauken residents in the industrial parks were Ford
Motor Company, Pepsi Cola Bottling,
Schaevitz Engineering, Rice and Holman, International Harvester, Reisman
Pretzels, Mack Truck, Hess Oil, Weyerhauser, and many more. Later in 1963,
these were joined by the Continental
Can Company and Fessenden Hall.
A thriving hospitality sector in Pennsauken included the Ivystone Inn, the
Holly House Restaurant, the Penn
Queen, the Pennsauken Diner, the Dew
Drop Inn, The Embers Lounge, Dick
Clark’s Steer Inn, and many more.
Entertainment was available in town
with “Jazz in Jersey” at the Red Hill Inn,
Ronnie
Ronnie McLaughlin
McLaughlin Dance
Dance Studio
Studio
STILL TIME TO REGISTER
FOR
FALL CLASSES
Class sizes are limited
Mom & Me and Pre-K Classes
Available
Monday Mornings
Ages 2-3 & 4-5
New Students
take
$10 OFF
1st month
Producing Greatness Since 1962!
Ronnie McLaughlin Dance Studio
198 Church Road, Merchantville
Call our studio for information: 856.665.0442
Or check out our website: www.rmdancers.com
Email: [email protected]
Like us on Facebook!
Offering instruction in several styles of dance, including
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Theater Jazz, Hip Hop, Tumbling,
Irish Softshoe and Hardshoe, Pointe, and Lyrical.
DEDICATED & ENTHUSIASTIC INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF.
still bringing in top acts like Maynard
Ferguson and Gerry Mulligan. Uncle
Milty’s on River Rd. brought in many
top acts, too, including the Ink Spots and
“recording star” Al Alberts, before he
began his televised talent show.The Walt
Whitman Theatre on Westfield Ave. presented the big films of the year such as
Walt Disney’s “20,000 Leagues Under
the Sea” and “The Manchurian Candidate.” Of course, there were also still local
drive-in movie theatres for the private
enjoyment of the mobility-minded.
The Pennsauken School District was
also expansive. During 1963, bonds were
passed to build two new elementary
schools: one in the Iron Rock section
and one in Highland to replace the
Greenville School, whose newly retired
principal, Gertrude Connor, was off to
travel the world. When George B. Fine
died later in the year, one of the new
schools was named for him as the former
supervising principal of the district from
1911 to 1947. The other school was
named for the late New Jersey Supreme
Court Justice from Pennsauken, Albert
Burling.There were also plans to build a
new Junior High School and convert the
older one on Merchantville Ave. to the
elementary level.
Still, early in 1963, a woman on the
Pennsauken Board of Education, Hannah Rowan, felt it necessary to wear a gas
mask to a board meeting to protest
against the male members’ smoking of
cigars during meetings.
In the retail sector, the Pennsauken
Merchandise Mart was still a relatively
new entry and promoted its brand
through its new sign, the big “M,” which
it advertised as “the sign of progress.”
For media, in the absence of All
Around Pennsauken and Pennsauken
Television, an independent, award-winning newspaper, The Community News,
was published weekly, covering Pennsauken, Merchantville, and surrounding
communities in depth.
Troubles still arose in the Township.
Eight young men were arrested among
25 who were in the midst of a gang rumble at Westfield and Browning, when
spotted by Pennsauken patrolman
Thomas Busch. All wound up facing the
bench of Judge Yost, who issued fines
and stern admonitions. In the schools, repeated bomb scares were becoming a
problem, and appeals to help end them
went out to students and parents. Local
editorialists railed against the dangers of
Communism.
That was Pennsauken in 1963; in
many respects, that was also America.
Then came Nov. 22 and the events in
Dallas. The shots rang out around 12:30
p.m. Central Time.
For many people who were old enough
to remember, where they were and how
they heard the terrible news remains indelible. Many children, still in school when
the news spread,were informed in hushed
and compassionate tones by their teachers before being sent home.
For over 72 hours, America followed
the terrible story. Network television
focused on it to the exclusion of its commercial programming.A local commentator remarked that, in this, “television
came into its own as a tool of mankind
instead of a toy.”
Township meetings on the day of the
funeral were cancelled, all business carried over and items that ran past legislative deadlines had to be reintroduced.
The high school senior play, which debuted in Merchantville on the day of the
assassination, had its second performance postponed two weeks, first for the
mourning period and then due to the
Thanksgiving holiday.
A Pennsauken Junior High School assembly was altered from its original program; instead, a solemn slideshow of
American scenes and President
Kennedy was shown over the music,
“America the Beautiful.” Teacher Jack
Fichter read a selection of favorite quotations of President Kennedy.
The Community News had been published the day before the assassination,
Looking for Chris... find her at
Charlie’s Barber
and Hair Styling Shop
Call Chris at 856-456-9280
EVERY WEDNESDAY SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS (62 & over)
7 Nicholson Rd West Collingswood Heights
Tuesday-Friday 9:00am – 6:30pm Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm
continued on page 10
November 2013
Page 7
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Pennsauken Township Achieves Sustainable Jersey Certification
Sustainable Jersey representatives recently announced that Pennsauken
Township has achieved Sustainable Jersey certification. The certified communities are leading the way as many more
New Jersey towns are actively working on
becoming certified. Sustainable Jersey’s
380 participating communities represent
over half of the state’s municipalities and
nearly 75 percent of its population.
“We’re very excited to receive this
certification from Sustainable New Jersey,” says Pennsauken Mayor Rick Taylor.“This is just one step in many to help
make Pennsauken a vibrant, green community for future generations.”
The certification is good for three
years. This is the first time Pennsauken
has received bronze-level certification.
The program is voluntary, but achieving certification is not easy. Each Sustainable Jersey municipality that is certified
at the bronze-level must submit documentation to show it has completed a
balance of the program’s sustainability
actions, meeting a minimum of 150
points. Typically a town will select 10-12
actions from a potential list of over 117
actions that include areas such as a commitment to environmental stewardship,
community gardens, supporting local
businesses, conservation of energy and
water and waste reduction and recycling.
In addition to reaching the required
points, each community has to create a
Green Team and select at least two (for
bronze-level) and at least three (for sil-
It’s Not Too Late
To Join Cub Scouts
The Pack has been getting phone calls
and e-mails from parents who would like
their sons to be in Cub Scouts, but they
are playing sports such as football and
soccer on the same night as Pack Den
and Pack meetings.
Cub Scout Pack 116 is still accepting
new members. If you want your son to
join, it’s not too late. Pack 116 is happy to
have boys come out after the fall sports
season is over. The pack meets the first
and third Fridays. In the next few months,
they will be meeting on Nov. 1, 15, and
Dec. 13. Dec 6 is the Merchantville
Christmas Parade, so there will be no den
meetings. And since the boys work at
their own pace, your sons can even join
in January and February!
If you would like more information
about Cub Scout Pack 116, e-mail penn
[email protected] or call (856)
617-1630.
For more information about the Scouts
program, visit Pennsaukenscouts.org.
ver-level) of the seven priority actions
that include energy audits for municipal
buildings, a municipal carbon footprint,
a sustainable land use pledge, a natural
resource inventory, a water conservation
ordinance, a fleet inventory, and/or Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
“Sustainable Jersey is successful,”
notes Donna Drewes, who co-directs the
organization with Randall Solomon,
“because it champions community-led
decision-making and leadership, rather
than mandating a top-down, one-sizefits-all plan for New Jersey.” The technical content of the program’s actions are
developed with the help of 22 task forces
that comprise of New Jersey state and
local officials, experts, non-profit groups,
Learn 10 Inside Secrets to Selling
Your Home Yourself
Pennsauken – If you’ve tried to sell
your home yourself, you know that
the minute you put the “For Sale by
Owner” sign up, the phone will start
to ring off the hook. Unfortunately,
most calls aren’t from prospective
buyers, but rather from every real estate agent in town who will start to
hound you for your listing.
Like other “For Sale Buy Owners”,
you’ll be subjected to a hundred sales
pitches from agents who will tell you
how great they are and how you can’t
possibly sell your home by yourself.
Afterall, without the proper information, selling a home isn’t easy.
Perhaps you’ve had your home on
the market for several months with no
offers from qualified buyers. This can
be a very frustrating time, and many
homeowners have given up their
dream of selling their home themselves.
But don’t give up until you’ve read
a new report entitled “Sell You Own
Home” which has been prepared especially for homesellers like you.
You’ll find that selling your home be
yourself is entirely possible once you
understand the process.
Inside this report, you’ll find 10 inside tips to selling your home by yourself which will help you sell for the best
price in the shortest amount of time.
You’ll find out what real estate agents
don’t want you to know.
To hear a brief recorded message
about how to order your free copy of
this report, call 1-800-730-8213 and
enter ID#2017. You can call anytime,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call NOW to learn how you really
can sell your home yourself.
and members of the business community. Recommended best practices/actions are vetted with local government
officials.“It’s quite an accomplishment to
become Sustainable Jersey certified,”
said Pam Mount, Chair of the Sustainable Jersey Board of Trustees. “Our certified communities are leading the way
with impressive sustainability initiatives
in New Jersey while providing a model
for towns across the United States.”
Pennsauken Township has achieved bronze-level
certification from Sustainable New Jersey, a certification program for municipalities in New Jersey
that want to go green, save money and take steps
to sustain their quality of life over the long term.
Senior
Citizen
Discount
10% OFF
Dine In Onllyy
“Your
“Y
Your Place or Our
Ours”
rs”
s”
At Vincent’
Vincent’s,
V
incent’’s, we combine thee best traditions off Italian
Italian Pizzerias with a wide offering
lian fa
ffavorites.
avorites. Our family
famil
familly promises yyou
ou only
onllyy top quality,
qualityy, fresh ing
redients,
off Ita
Italian
ingredients,
the finest seafood & veal
veal in a casual,
casual, friendly
friendllyy atmosphere.
atmosphere.
Our family
catering
ffamil
amilly is offering the best in ca
tering for anyy type off eevent.
vent.
Specializing
corporate
parties
Specializing in cor
rpora
porate catering
catering and private
private par
ties
Report provided courtesy of Platinum Realty Team,
licensed real estate broker 609-301-5622
MACCOUNTING
ARINELLI & ASSOCIATES
& TAX SERVICES
Providing quality tax, accounting and financial
services to small businesses and individuals.
The cornerstone of our success is our
commitment to providing quality and timely
products and services to our clients at
6728 Park Ave • Pennsauken
an affordable rate combined with
856-663-6233 Fax: 856-663-8544
outstanding personal service.
Email: [email protected]
*MEN’S DAY – Tuesdays...
$9 HAIRCUTS
7451 Maple Ave, Pennsauken
856-662-4107 • 856-662-4333
Hair
Cut
$5.99
High/Low
Lights
$50
Must present coupon.
Appointments recommended.
Expires 1 2/10/13
Gratuity not included
in service price.
All specials valid with Danielle.
Terry’s Hair Styling
Must present coupon.
Appointments recommended.
Expires 1 2/10/13
Gratuity not included
in service price.
All specials valid with Danielle.
Terry’s Hair Styling
Looking for Danielle?
SHE’S HERE!!!
Highlight & Color Specialist
Check out our menu at
E
FREERY
IV
DEL
vincentsbrickoven.com
DINE IN ONLY
TAKE OUT &
DELIVERY ONLY
TAKE OUT &
DELIVERY ONLY
$40.00 OR MORE
LARGE PIZZAS
$19.95
Must mention coupon
when ordering.
Cannot be combined
with any other offer
Limited Time Offer.
Must mention coupon
when ordering.
Cannot be combined
with any other offer
Limited Time Offer.
Must mention coupon
when ordering.
Cannot be combined
with any other offer
Limited Time Offer.
20%
$5 OFF $4
OFF
OFF
ANY TWO
ANY ORDER OF
ENTIRE CHECK
Must mention coupon
when ordering.
Maximum $15 Discount.
Cannot be combined
with any other offer.
Limited Time Offer.
CP-0010514456
TAKE OUT &
DELIVERY ONLY
LARGE PIZZA,
1 LB. OF WINGS
& 2-LITER SODA
Page 8
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Independent Alarm Welcomed To Pennsauken
By Melanie Zayas,
AAP Intern
Independent Alarm,
a provider of commercial and residenCOUNCIL OF PENNSAUKEN
tial security systems,
officially moved into Pennsauken Township with a ribbon cutting ceremony and
open house held in late September.
Serving customers since 1978, this
family-owned and operated business
has always been dedicated to quality
workmanship, prompt service and fair
pricing.
Originating from Collingswood, the
company moved to their new Pennsauken
B·I·G
BUSINESS·INDUSTRY·GOVERNMENT
location, consisting of 5,000 square feet of
office space and a 1,800 square-foot warehouse, in order to better accommodate
their growing business,according to Jamie
Curtis, president of Independent Alarm.
“We’re a local, family operated business and we wanted to stay local.
Pennsauken’s a close town [to Collingswood]. It worked out well with the office
space. It had the warehouse space that we
needed and the parking worked out well.
On top of that, we did some research and
found that the town is really conducive
to businesses. We thought it was a great
fit for us.”
“We’re excited to have Independent
Celebrate Life,
Embrace Faith.
Alarm join our Pennsauken family of businesses,” added Pennsauken
Mayor Rick Taylor, who
attended the company’s
ribbon cutting.“Our town
is very business-friendly
and our Economic Development Department
works extremely hard to
find the perfect location Pennsauken Mayor Rick Taylor and members of the
for companies looking to town’s Economic Development Department were
find a new headquarters on hand for Independent Alarm’s ribbon cutting in
September. The expanding company has moved
or expand their operainto town to accommodate their business growth.
tions.”
Independent Alarm is looking for- will provide additional protection to
ward to becoming part of the Penn- families and businesses across the
sauken community fabric, particularly as Delaware Valley.
their offices run alongside the annual loIndependent Alarm is located at 7215
cation of the town’s Car and Bike Show. Maple Ave. For further information,
The company also plans to join the Busi- contact an associate by calling (856) 854ness, Industry, and Government Council. 9222 or visit IndependentAlarmNJ.com.
Overall, Pennsauken is proud to accommodate a growing company that AAP Editor Frank Sinatra contributed to this story.
A BIG Thank You
To Local Businesses
The Business, Industry and Government Council of Pennsauken Township
would like to thank two local businesses
for their support of our community.
Harris Bouquet and Creations, located on 7616 Maple Ave. in Pennsauken
has donated $1,200 worth of plants and
flowers for use at Pennsauken’s Welcome Wall, located on the corner of Haddonfield Rd. and Maple Ave., as well as
throughout town. In addition, The
Mower Shop, located at 7745 Maple
Ave., has agreed to help with the landscaping and upkeep of the grounds
around the Welcome Wall.
“It’s all about businesses coming together to make our community a better
place,” says Tim Ellis, B.I.G. Council
chairperson.“We really appreciate companies like Harris Bouquet and The
Mower Shop helping insure that
Pennsauken, and our Welcome Wall in
particular, is clean and green.”
BIG Things
Are Happening
Larry Cardwell and Terry Carr of
Pennsauken’s Economic Development
Department were on hand to help
cut the ribbon on the new Santander
Bank on 5714 Westfield Ave. Previously known as Sovereign Bank,
Santander was recently ranked as
43rd in the Forbes Global 2000 list
of the world’s largest companies.
Before It
Decorated a Wall,
It Decorated a Man
Let us not forget that the medals
and citations that hang in our
hallways and above our mantels
were not given for decoration, but
rather dedication. Dedication to our
nation, its values and its ideals. Men
earned these honors for our children.And for their children.
We should never let them forget
the power of a life.Ask about our
service for veterans.
Serving South Jersey families for generations.
Wishing all Our Pennsauken
& Merchantville Friends
and Neighbors
a Happy Thanksgiving
A L L I N D O O R S A N D H E AT E D
CarusoCare.com
PENNSAUKEN & MERCHANTVILLE RESIDENT
Pennsauken & Cramer Hill 856-665-0150
Bring in this ad for
Enrico T. Caruso, Jr., CFSP, Executive Director
$100 OFF
NJ License No. 3216, PA License No. FD-013656-E
Stanley McGraw IV
Ashley Rose Caruso
Andrea Peirce Meyers
NJ License No. 4628
NJ License No. 4948
NJ License No. 4540
Funeral Director
Funeral Director
Funeral Director
Public Auto Auction
t
New Jersey’s Oldes
BONUS SPECIAL Bring in your Proof of Residency
for an ADDITIONAL $100 OFF any car in stock
•
P R O T E C T I O N P L A N S AVA I L A B L E
REAL CARS • REAL DEALS • REAL PEOPLE
U.S. Auto Auction
6601 Route 130 South • Pennsauken
856-662-AUTO
www.usauctionclub.com
November 2013
Ribbon Cut On Pennsauken’s New Transit Center
continued from page 5
of the elevated ACRL tracks, with a 100foot canopy on each platform. Two sets
of stairs were constructed, as well as two
elevators to provide access to customers
with disabilities. The second phase also
included construction of a 270-space
parking lot, a dedicated bus dropoff/pick-up area, drainage improvements, installation of a passenger
communication system and a restroom
facility, as well as resurfacing, curbing and
lighting improvements to Derousse Ave.
The new facility provides Atlantic City
Rail Line customers with direct access to
the River Line, with connections in Camden to PATCO rail and NJ Transit bus
service to Philadelphia, and in Trenton to
Professional Service
Providers Sought
By Township
The Township of Pennsauken, as well
as both the Township’s Zoning Board of
Adjustment and Planning Board, are soliciting statements of qualification for
professional service providers. All positions or appointments, together with the
criteria established for consideration of
qualifications, are currently posted on the
main page of the Township’s website:
http://www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us.
Page 9
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
NJ Transit Northeast Corridor rail service
to New York. River Line customers gain
direct access to Atlantic City, Philadelphia
and all intermediate ACRL stations.
The approximately $40 million project
was funded by a mixture of state and
federal funding.
NJ Transit is the nation’s largest
statewide public transportation system
providing more than 895,000 weekday
trips on 261 bus routes, three light rail
lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through
Access Link paratransit service. It is the
third largest transit system in the country
with 165 rail stations, 62 light rail stations
and more than 19,000 bus stops linking
major points in New Jersey, New York
and Philadelphia.
Type II Diabetes
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
Reduce and eliminate their diabetic medications.
Stabilize and lower their blood sugar without the side effects of drugs.
Reverse the disease all together.
Lose the excess weight without exercise.
Reduce and eliminate the health risks of diabetes.
Avoid or eliminate insulin shots.
To receive your copy of this FREE guide detailing why Type II Diabetes continues to increase at an alarming
rate unnecessarily and what you can do to stop living in constant fear of the devastating effects of Type II
Diabetes call Toll Free at 1-800-788-1754 or go to camdencountydiabetesreport.com Dr. Gary Knight, DC
Have a Happy and
Blessed Thanksgiving
Barbara Batavick is a lifelong resident
of Pennsauken with OVER 15 YEARS
EXPERIENCE AS A FULL-TIME AGENT
Contact Barbara for all of your real estate needs!
Barbara Batavick, Broker Assoc.
ePro, SRES
Garden State Properties Group • 2167 Route 70 West • Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Office: 856-665-1234 Cell: 609-706-0050 [email protected]
A GOOD LANDLORD
does
more than
COLLECT RENT.
• Professional Property Management
• Financial Stability
• Continuity of Service
• In-House Professionals
• Market Expertise
• Quality Construction
Building long-term tenant relations
with a solid foundation.
Bloom Court, 1300 Route 73, Suite 106 • Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
T: 856.778.0300 • F: 856.866.8924
www.bloomorganization.com • [email protected]
INDUSTRIAL • FLEX • OFFICE
Tune in to Pennsauken TV on Cable Channel 19
Page 10
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Fifty Years Ago, The News From Dallas That Shook Us All
continued from page 6
so its next issue was almost a week later.
Nevertheless, it seemed still to grope for
expression and comprehension. The
newspaper ran an apology for its political
counterpoint editorials for discussing
mere politics, as they had been written
prior to the event. It even excised their
speculation on the coming 1964 elections.
It also ran a spare, quarter-page tribute
on the front page with a portrait in sil-
houette that noted that “This, too, was a
profile in courage.”
On the paper’s editorial pages, the effort to express what had happened and
its significance continued for weeks. At
times, local commentary seemed
plunged into despair, as when regular
columnist Al Mattern wrote that “it
sometimes appears that sanity is simply
a mask which, like an actor, man dons to
disguise the animal lying within.”
Another regular, local commentator
wrote that “When he died, it was as if the
world stood still, and still it remained
from the moment that fatal bullet struck
him ‘till the last poignant echo of taps
shuddered across the weeping silence of
Arlington.” This was a sentiment that
could not be fully understood again, perhaps, until succeeding tragedies, the
deaths of Martin Luther King, Jr. and
Robert Kennedy, the space shuttle disas-
We Do It Right The First Time!
For all your security needs
Since 1960
Bonded & Insured
ters, and the events of September 11,
2001 revived them.
It is to be hoped that the most enduring local expression of that time may
have been the sentiment contained in the
lead editorial of the Community News
on November 28, 1963: “It was mortal to
the man, but not to the concepts represented by him, his office, and his country.
That knowledge is one remnant which
may provide some solace on the coming
Thanksgiving.” May it remain so.
Sources for this column were drawn from
contemporary news accounts in the
Courier Post and the Community News.
KEY CONTROL
For Home & Business
DO YOU KNOW
WHO HAS KEYS!!!
WE DO IT ALL: Sales & Service
COMMERCIAL – AUTO – RESIDENTIAL
BANKS – INSTITUTIONS – GOVERNMENT
Auto Remotes & Transponder Keys • Deadbolts High Security Locks
Fire Exit Hardware/Door Closers • ADA Compliant Hardware
Keyless Entry • Master Key Systems • Eletronic Door Releases
High Security/Key Register Products
MicrowaveSafes from $195
• One-hour fire safe label* – Three compact sizes
• Dual security key and combination (mechanical only)
• Programmable electronic lock with over-ride code
Visit our Fully stocked Showroom
at 3615 Haddonfield Road, Pennsauken 856-665-1311 www.arnoldslock.com
Professional Nail Care & Waxing for Men and Women
7706 Maple Ave Pennsauken, NJ 08109
856-663-0030
ACRYLIC, PINK & WHITE, UV GEL, COLOR GEL (GEL MANICURE),
DIAMOND NAILS, NAIL ART, MANICURES, SPA PEDICURES, WAXING
Walk-Ins Welcomed • Gift Certificates Available
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
NAIL PARTIES
SPA PARTY PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Monday-Friday 9:30 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
NOW OPEN!
Save Big on Refurbished TVs!
19” - 60”
LG • Samsung • Sony • And More
LCDs • DLPs • LEDs
From $99*
Includes one-year warranty
Hours:
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Also available:
DVD & VHS Systems
Stereos • Cameras
Video Recorders • Projectors
Wednesday
Open until 7 p.m.
* In-stock only while supplies last.
Saturday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In-Home, Carry-In, Pick-Up and Delivery Service Available
(within the 8 county region)
VISIT OUR PAGE FOR
THE LATEST ON
UPCOMING EVENTS
AND COMMUNITY NEWS
OR HIT THE “LIKE’ BUTTON
AND GET UPDATES
ON YOUR WALL.
Infiniti Nails & Spa
SOLVE THE PUZZLE…..
Always know where your keys are!
We have key control solutions that control
as few as one keys to hundreds of keys.
For more information on key control systems
call or stop in TODAY!
All Around
Pennsauken
is now on
Facebook
$3 OFF
on Full set or Gel Manicure
or Pedicure
$5 OFF
on Pedicure & Manicure
Discount apply on the regular price.
Not valid with any other offer.
— OPEN SEVEN DAYS —
PLACE YOUR HOLIDAY CATERING ORDERS NOW!
Party Trays ● House or Office Parties ● Call Today For More Details
2 for $20 Dinner
Tuesday thru Thursday
4:00pm-7:00pm
SUNDAY BREAKFAST
BUFFET SPECIAL
$9.95
2591 Haddonfield Road • Pennsauken
856-665-5108
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER
4 Freshly Made Soups Daily
BYOB
Hours:OpenTuesdaysthruSunday
Tuesday-Thursday7am-7pm,Fridays7am-10pm
Saturday9am-10pm
Sunday9:00am-2:00pm.ClosedMondays
AVR • 9105 Collins Avenue • Pennsauken, NJ
AVRREPAIR.COM • (856) 424-4000 • AVRSECURITY.COM
“CHEF EDDIE”
Off Premises Catering For Any Event!
November 2013
Page 11
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
inTown People Giving Back In Pennsauken
–
MANY BRANDS
OF GEL COLORS
AVAILABLE
Hollywood
NAILS SALON
Complete Professional Nail Care
4501 Westfield Avenue,
Pennsauken
856-665-0606
Hours:
Monday-Thursday
9:30am-8:00pm
Friday & Saturday
9:00am-8:00pm
Sunday
10:00am-5:00pm
Members of the community helped pick up
trash and debris as part of the cleanup of
the Derousse Ave. boat ramp.
Renee Cirillo, seen here with
Camden County Freeholder
Michelle Gentek and
Pennsauken Township Committeewoman Betsy McBride, was
honored with the county’s firstever Environmental Champion
award. Cirillo is heavily involved
with Pennsauken’s Environmental Commission and the Township’s green initiatives.
Paralympic athlete April Holmes,
showed off her gold medal from
the 2008 Bejing Games to student
athletes at Pennsauken High
School. Holmes, a well sought
after motivational speaker, talked
to students about overcoming
adversity and achieving their goals.
Gift Certificates Available
Walk-Ins Welcomed
Visit
FREE
2 to 10
Nail Design
With $20 Full Set
or
$13 Refill Services
AllAround
Pennsauken ONLINE
Go to www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us and click on the button
in the lower right corner.
ONE YEAR’S ISSUES ARE AVAILABLE
AFFORDABLE!
Shine Your Ride!!!
CUT HERE
FREE TOWEL
$6.00
Works Wash
Reg. $9 Save $3
No Cash Value • Expires 11/18/13
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
DAILY 8:00AM – 10:00AM No Cash Value • Expires 11/18/13
ROUTE 130 CAR WASH
4001 Crescent Blvd • PENNSAUKEN, NJ
PLEASE PRESENT COUPON TO ATTENDANT BEFORE WASH
CUT HERE
CUT HERE
$6.00
Works Wash
NIGHT OWL SPECIAL
DAILY 6:00PM – 8:00PM No Cash Value • Expires 11/18/13
ROUTE 130 CAR WASH
ROUTE 130 CAR WASH
4001 Crescent Blvd • PENNSAUKEN, NJ
PLEASE PRESENT COUPON TO ATTENDANT BEFORE WASH
4001 Crescent Blvd • PENNSAUKEN, NJ
CUT HERE
PLEASE PRESENT COUPON TO
ATTENDANT BEFORE WASH
CUT HERE
4001 Crescent Blvd • Pennsauken • 856-662-7900
Between Save-A-Lot Supermarket and 45th Street Pub
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT
We also have... A TOUCHLESS AUTOMATIC CAR WASH (24hrs) • 3 - SELF SERVICE BAYS (24hrs) • 10 - SELF SERVICE VACUUMS (24hrs)
CARPET SHAMPOO MACHINES • AIR FOR TIRES • CAR CARE VENDING (Towels, Armor All, Freshner Trees)
CUT HERE
Includes:
• EXTERIOR WASH
• SPOT FREE RINSE
• BLOW DRY
• TIRE CLEANER
• RIM CLEANER
• CLEARCOAT PROTECTANT
• UNDERCHASSIS WASH
• RUST INHIBITOR
• SEALER WAX
• TRIPLE FOAM WAX
• RAIN X TREATMENT
• TIRE SHINE
CUT HERE
Works Wash
CUT HERE
CUT HERE
$7.00
CUT HERE
CUT HERE
CUT HERE
Jack Weber, seen here with his wife Joan,
as well as Deputy Mayor Jack Killion,
Township Committeeman John Figueroa,
Camden County Freeholder Director Lou
Cappelli, Jr., and Township Committeewoman Betsy McBride, received the
Community Award for his work with the
Pennsauken Historical Society and his
commitment to the community.
— SPECIAL —
ALL THE TIME
TRY OUR
$10 for
10 minutes
Easy In
Easy Out
You Wash Your Dog…We Clean the Mess
Do-it-yourself dog wash where you can enjoy washing your pet in a fresh,
clean and convenient environment, knowing he is in safe hands.... your own.
We provide everything you need to comfortably bathe and groom your dog or cat. No appointment necessary and no cleaning up.The best thing about it...
we clean up the mess and you leave with a clean and happy pet!
Page 12
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
MARTIN LUTHER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Located at the corner of Route 130 and Terrace Ave, Pennsauken
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6
“…but bring them up by training and instructing them about the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4
Register Now
Pre School Daycare for 3 & 4 year olds
Before and Aftercare for grades K-6
Pre School age 3 to Grade 6
Call 856-665-0231 to arrange a tour today.
■ We provide excellent Pre-School thru 6th Grade education in a
loving, disciplined, multi-cultural Christian Environment
■ We seek to not only prepare your child for higher education but
to prepare him/her for Life as a spiritually-minded person
■ We have been doing this for more than five decades so we are
very good at it – just ask our parents. Small classes and dedicated,
certified teachers ensure that your child gets the attention she/he
needs. We use current technology, including a wireless computer
lab and SMART BOARDS. You are welcome to visit us to see for
yourself why our students love MLC.
Martin Luther Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at this school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in
administration of our educational policies, admission policy, and athletic and other school administered programs."
Visit us on the web at: www.mlchapel.org/MLCS/MLCShome.htm
#1 ROLL-OFF CONTAINER & FRONT LOAD SERVICE IN SOUTH JERSEY
11 • 20 • 30 • 40 YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
GRAYMATTERS
Touchdown! Thankful For Family,
Football, And Fond Memories
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
It doesn’t matter if this Thanksgiving
finds you dining on traditional holiday
fare, or tofurkey, or turducken. No matter
which one of those you're eating, it will
take your hard-working chef 28 hours to:
shop for, prep, cook, bake, serve, and
clean up everything, and then, in one
“fowl” swoop, it will all be devoured
within fifteen minutes or less.
How do I know this? Because halftime is fifteen minutes.
Not that I’m not a football fan. Anyone who knows me can attest to that fact.
I LOVE the game. I’d rather forego my
favorite pumpkin pie than to miss watching football.
And, I have my father to thank for
that.
Dad is long gone, but the memories of
our bonding time over the game of football will forever bring a smile to my face.
I was the first-born, and Dad was hoping for a boy, so he could share his love of
the game, but, his first-born was me: a girl.
Girl or not, Dad soon realized that his
joy for football was as easy for me to
catch as a one-yard pass.
And so, I become his football buddy!
We went to elementary school games,
high school games, we'd listen to football
on the radio, watch the games on TV, and
then came those glorious times when we
would actually see The Eagles play at
Franklin Field.
Dad would root and cheer, and I
would root and cheer right along side of
him. We'd sit there drinking a soda, eat-
ing the most delicious hot dogs I'd ever
tasted; and along with all that, we were
there loving the competition, the heart
and soul of the team, the passion of its
players, the honest sportsmanship, everything from the most glorious of victories
to the most heart-breaking of losses.And
there we were, the two of us, side by side
for all of it.
I learned a lot about life watching
those football games.
When my father passed, I asked my
Mom if it was okay to put a small Eagles
flag in there with him. She was a bit on
the conventional side, but she understood and so... Mom said, “Okay.”
Now every time I watch a football
game, or hear one on the radio, I'm still
cheering and whistling, and laughing, and
yelling, and having the time of my life.
I can almost see my father up there in
heaven waving that little green and white
flag, still cheering right along with me.
Joy is a wonderful gift to give to a
child. And for that gift I am still most
thankful, on this Thanksgiving, and every
single day in-between.
I wish for you all to create your own
joyful memories this holiday season.
They will live within you, and eventually
outlast you when you do it right.
And so, my friends, here’s to doing it
right this Thanksgiving.
Peace and Love and all Good
Things…
~Judy
For more information on Judith and her
published work, visit JudithKristen.com.
oour
urr 401K R
Rollo
Sp
pecialist
Y
ll overr S
i lisst
Yo
Specialis
pecialis
p
2 • 4 • 6 • 8 YARD FRONT LOAD CONTAINERS
WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY, AND MONTHLY SERVICES AVAILABLE
WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PRICING & FREE ESTIMATES
7703 Maple Avenue ~ Pennsauken
856 910 1100 or 856-220-6312
856-910-1100
6312
CONTACT US TODAY FOR ALL OF YOUR WASTE REMOVAL NEEDS
SOUTH JERSEY’S FASTEST GROWING WASTE REMOVAL COMPANY!
LICENSED & INSURED
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
PHONE: 856.751.3222
WWW.BLOOMSERVICES.COM
RECYCLING SERVICE
AVAILABLE
WE ACCEPT ALL
MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
For advertising rates & information call 662-5100 or email [email protected]
Tim Ellis
³:HKDYHEHHQKHOSLQJ
faam
milies and businesses
IRURYHU\HDUV´
Proud Member Of
The Pennsauken
Business Council
www.primerica.com/ellis
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
inSchool
Carson Students Celebrate Career Day
Parent Teacher Conferences
Held In November
By Marilyn Martinez, Superintendent, Pennsauken School District
By Marilyn Martinez, Superintendent,
Pennsauken School District
Our school year is moving quickly
ahead and we are already halfway
through the fall season.The first marking
period will come to an end on Nov. 6;
that means our district Parent Teacher
Conferences are just around the corner.
Parent Teacher Conferences are a
tremendous opportunity for parents to
learn more about their child’s progress
while meeting their teachers. When
preparing for your conference, please remember to ask your child if there is anything they would like you to discuss with
their teacher. Also, be sure to share any
challenges that you see at home that
might affect your child’s progress.
Conferences are scheduled as follows:
Pennsauken High School – Nov. 19
Pennsauken Intermediate School – Nov. 20
Phifer Middle School – Nov. 21
Elementary Schools – Nov. 25-27
(Scheduled by appointment)
More information regarding Parent
Teacher Conferences will be sent home
from the individual schools.
In addition, our teachers have been
working on developing student growth
objectives for their classrooms. Student
growth objectives are long term academic goals that teachers set for groups
of students based on available prior student learning data and aligned to New
Jersey’s curriculum standards. These
goals ensure that every minute of instruction is moving students towards
higher levels of achievement.
As we head into November, please
remember that on Sunday, Nov. 3, Daylight Savings Time comes to end and our
clocks will fall back an hour.
We continue to see great successes
happening each day in our schools as we
go on “Soaring to New Heights.”
Phifer Middle School News
Do children still dream about what
they want to be when they grow up? Of
course they do! It was quite evident at
Carson’s Gifted Language Arts Annual
Career Day.
As a culminating activity to reading
“Oh,The Places You’ll Go,” by Dr. Seuss,
students in Mrs. Eisenmann’s class researched their potential future career.
They read to find more information
about what the career involves, and the
steps they would need to follow to
achieve their dream.
The students learned the necessary
avenues in education they would need
to take in order to be qualified for their
specific career. After researching and
reading, students wrote essays about
their future careers and created 3-D Personal Goal Trees.
The highlight of this unit was having
invited guests present their careers to the
class. Students were excited to hear
about the variety of occupations and
what was needed to obtain that particular job.
Kudos to the following professionals
who gave the students firsthand knowledge of their awesome careers: Dr.
Maya Lewis, social worker and professor
at Stockton University; James Casey, corrections officer; Ronney Perry, aircraft
mechanic;Adadila Echevarria, program
assistant; and Mardi Gibbons, principal.
All of the presenters had valuable information to share about their careers. One
theme that resonated in all of their presentations was the advice for the children
to work hard in school each and every
day. All guests stressed that sharp reading and math skills are the keys to future
success in whatever they choose to do.
The students in this group have definite goals and dreams. Take a good look
Page 13
Presenters for Career Day 2013: Dr. Maya Lewis, James Casey, Ronney Perry,
Adadila Echevarria, and Mardi Gibbons.
Fourth grade students at Carson preparing for their future careers.
at their faces. Here you see our future
teachers, naval officers, gymnasts, veterinarians, pediatricians, video game design-
Upcoming Events...
Phifer Middle School teachers Ms. Taormina and Ms. Silver were pleased to
welcome reading specialist Ms. Kaminski into their eighth grade classroom
via Skype on Sept. 19. Ms. Kaminski shared with students reading strategies
of highly effective readers and engaged the class in a motivational discussion
about growing as readers. The students enjoyed this experience very much.
AllAround
Visit
Pennsauken ONLINE
Go to www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us and click on the button in the lower right corner.
ONE YEAR’S ISSUES ARE AVAILABLE
November 5
November 6
November 7 – 8
November 11
November 14
Schools Closed – Teacher In Service Day
End of First Marking Period
Schools Closed – NJEA Convention
Schools Closed – Veterans Day
Pennsauken Board of Education Conference Meeting –
Adm. Bldg. – 7:00 p.m.
November 19
Pennsauken High School Parent Teacher Conferences
November 20
Pennsauken Intermediate School Parent Teacher
Conferences
November 21
Phifer Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences
November 21
Pennsauken Board of Education Business Meeting –
PHS – Rm. #327 – 7:00 p.m.
November 25, 26, 27 Elementary Schools Parent Teacher Conferences
(Scheduled by appointment)
November 28 – 29 Schools Closed – Thanksgiving
ers, endocrinologists, and emergency
medical doctors. We will be in good
hands!
Tune in to
Pennsauken
TV on Cable
Channel 19
for
School Events
and Programs
Township Events
Page 14
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Franklin School Commemorates 9-11 2013 Ike Willis Scholarship Golf Outing A Success
Franklin School marked the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks by holding a school-wide ceremony. Head Teacher, Mrs. Drexel spoke
of the importance of this historical event and then along with classroom representatives led the Pledge of Allegiance for the school.
Since 1990, the Ike Willis Scholarship
Golf Outing has distributed $178,000 to
264 students at Pennsauken High School
and $2,200 to 44 students at Phifer Middle School. Over 90 golfers, some who
have been in attendance all 23 years, others relatively new to the event, all came
together to raise funds in memory of
Robert “Ike” C. Willis, a lifelong
Pennsauken resident who served as the
athletic director of Pennsauken High
School for over 20 years.
This year, the committee has increased the amount of the scholarships.
The two $2,000 athletic awards will be increased to $3,000 and the eight $500
awards will be increased to $750 for a
total of $12,200.
Jim Soukup claimed Low Gross and
Jeff Keel Low Net for the men while
Mardi Gibbons claimed Low Gross and
Debbi Hill Low Net for the women.
Mike Burke was closest to the pin on the
third hole (3 feet, 7 inches). Greg
Semenetz was closest to the pin on the
11th hole (9 feet, 4 inches). Jack McGrann was closest to the pin on the 15th
hole (19 inches).
The longest drive on the 10th hole for
the women was Sharon Rogers. The
longest drive for the men on the 16th
hole was Mike Burke.The big winner of
the raffle for two nights at the New York
Marriott Marquis with dinner at The
View and $200.00 spending money was
Tara Aviles. CJ Burns grabbed the $250
Buy a Block prize.
But the biggest winners will be the 10
seniors from Pennsauken High School
and the two eighth graders from Phifer
Middle School who will be awarded a
total of $12,200 this June.
Pennsauken Schools Observe Fire
Prevention Week
October is National Fire Prevention
Month, a time when we should all be
aware of ways to help learn fire safety
and prevention.
Pennsauken Fire Department visited
the elementary schools taking part in
National Fire Prevention Week.
The firemen dressed for the job, show-
ing the students what equipment firefighters use to put out fires and the special clothes that firefighters wear to keep
them safe.
The students would like to say thank
you to the Pennsauken Fire Department
for their support and efforts.
Pennsauken Firefighter Dan Kerr
stresses the many things that people
can do to improve their safety at
home, school, or work from fire.
Second grade students from Mrs.
Bowne’s class at Franklin School
view the fire truck and the equipment.
Fine Kindergarteners
Get “Buddy Time”
With Older Students
The month of September was very
busy in Ms. Ratkevic’s Kindergarten
class.The students are working very hard,
learning the routines and procedures of
the day in the classroom and in the
school.
Kindergarten can be a timid time at
first for the students. For some, this is the
first time in a classroom and a school; for
others, it is the first time they have spent
the entire day in school.
In order to ease the transition into the
school life, teachers Mrs. Shultz and Ms.
Ratkevic have decided to introduce the
third and fourth grade classes to the
Kindergarten class. During this time, the
students will buddy read together every
Friday morning for approximately 20-30
minutes.
Great success has been seen with both
groups of students; they get to make a
buddy in the school to wave and say,
“hello” to in the hallway. Students also
get to listen to different types of stories
chosen by the third and fourth graders.
Also, the third and fourth grade students get to experience a sense of responsibility and kindness to show
towards students that are younger than
they are. So far, both groups are really
enjoying themselves Friday mornings!
The teachers hope to incorporate projects and writing into the buddy time on
Fridays as well.
GRAND RE-OPENING!!!
Due to the Fire at our 117 S. Centre Street location, on November 2nd,
Al and the Girls will temporally be relocated to 223 N. Centre Street at Rogers Ave.
$2.00 OFF
Haircut
223 N Centre Street
In Historic Merchantville
856-662-9896
WITH COUPON
The Best Little Hairhouse in Town!
All Around Pennsauken is now on Facebook
Visit our page for the latest on upcoming events and community
news or hit the “Like’ button and get updates on your wall.
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Delair School Partners With
PHS Latino Culture Club
Fine Students Learn About Fire Safety
Throughout the school year, members
of the Latino Culture Club will visit selected classrooms at Delair School as
part of a literacy initiative.
In September, PHS students shared a
story focusing on Hispanic Heritage
Month, by reading in Spanish to the children, giving an inspirational talk, and
leaving students with an activity to improve their local community.
Arrangements for this activity were
provided by the advisor of the Latino
Cultures Club, Ms. Mendez. This club
gives PHS Latino students an opportunity to explore topics of their own ethnicity, as well as sharing it with the
student body and staff.
The Latino Club is very busy with
other activities, including visiting colleges
and universities that are looking to expand their Latino population and attending the annual Hispanic Leadership
Conference at Rowan University.
They will finish the month's activities
with a culminating assembly, where the
students will perform the Puerto Rican
anthem, recite poetry, and dance.
In December, the club plans to have a
Christmas celebration; in the spring, the
students will go to New York City and
learn about the first Latino immigrants
and see a Spanish, Off Broadway play.
These activities provide great opportunities for the students to assimilate
with each other in a positive way.
“Stop, Drop, and Roll!”Thanks to the
hard-working Pennsauken Fire Department, children at George B. Fine School
learned why fire safety is so important.
Firefighters Perry Bascou and Jon Hutton donned on their fire apparel and explained what to do in case of a fire:
1. If a fire breaks out, alert others by
shouting “FIRE!” or by sounding an
alarm.
2. If you smell smoke, drop down and
crawl to an exit.
3. Touch closed doors first. Open only if
they are not hot!
4. If your clothes catch fire, do not run!
Stop, drop and roll!
5. Follow the best escape route as
quickly as possible.
6. Meet other family members at designated area.
7. Call 911 from a safe place.
8. Do not go back into the burning
building!
Thanks again to the Pennsauken Fire
Department for all that you do and taking the time to visit Pennsauken’s Fine
school family!
PHS Student
Receives
Recognition
Members of the PHS Latino Cultures Club during a recent visit to Delair School.
PENNSAUKEN SCHOOL ALUMNI
Save The Date – 1/18/2014
ALL YEARS ALUMNI CONCERT with
January 18, 2014
Colleens @ the Savoy (Old Woodbine Inn)
1444 Rt 73 North Pennsauken NJ 08110
Contact: [email protected]
Principal Matthews of Pennsauken
High School recently announced that
Alondra Reyes has been named a Commended Student in the 2014 National
Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of
commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation
(NMSC), which conducts the program,
was presented by the principal to this
scholastically talented senior.
About 34,000 Commended Students
throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic
promise. Although they will not continue
in the 2014 competition for National
Merit Scholarship awards, Commended
Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students
who entered the 2014 competition by
taking the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
(PSAT/NMSQT).
Congratulations to this outstanding
student!
PENNSAUKEN SCHOOL NEWS
For further information about the articles or events published in the Pennsauken School News section of
“All Around Pennsauken” please contact:
Betty Slater, Editor (856) 662-6455 x7100 [email protected]
Page 15
Pennsauken firefighters visited Ms. Brooks’ class at Fine School to talk about
fire safety.
Discount Harry Does it Again!!!
BIKES
&TOYS
Full Service
Certified Bike Shop
30 day FREE Adjustments
on all bikes purchased
WE ASSEMBLE BIKES AND WHEEL GOODS – EVEN ONES BOUGHT ELSEWHERE!
$10OFF
$10OFF
Your Bike Purchase
Your Toy Purchase
NEW HARRY’S DISCOUNT
NEW HARRY’S DISCOUNT
Not valid with any other offer.
Expires 11/25/13
Not valid with any other offer.
Expires 11/25/13
Sold fully assembled
of $100 or more
New Harry’s Discount
OVER 35 YEARS IN PENNSAUKEN
856-663-7665
9417 Route 130 South • Pennsauken
1/4 mile south of Route 73
Store Hours: 10 am to 7 pm Monday thru Friday
10 am to 5 pm Saturday, 11 am to 3 pm Sunday
Page 16
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
WAGSWORLD
By Bob Wagner
AAP Columnist
I received an e-mail from Santa this
weekend. I was reluctant to open it at
first, as I thought I would find myself
posted to the permanent naughty list,
and stuck with coal
inmy stockings.
But
after fortifying myself with a cup of
Determined To Keep Holiday Parade Goers Off The Naughty List
cocoa, I plunged right in.
Apparently my plan to participate in
the Township Christmas parade up
Westfield Ave. has reached all the way
to the North Pole. Santa's concern, it
seems, is that I'll drive the ‘63 Volkswagen.
Santa
has no
about the
ill feelings
diminutive V.W. Beetle, and he claims to
own a few himself. His worry regards
the strange mystique shared by small
children the world over, calling beetles
“punch buggies.”
Neither of us know how it started, but I
do know that as I putter about in the bug,
I see small children turn to their friends,
yell,“Punch buggy!”and whack their nearest friend with a punch on the arm.With a
parade route over 20 blocks long, that
could create hundreds of sore arms, and
maybe a scrap or two.With the naughty list
nearing the final countdown to Christmas,
Santa didn't want a momentary lapse
pushing the good kids over the edge.
So I am faced with a dilemma. The
V.W. is the neatest, cleanest vehicle in
my garage. The motorcycle and sidecar
are parked next to each other, but not
hooked up. The Bronco is halfway to a
convertible, but the roll cage isn't put in
yet. The red mini bike doesn't have the
side car on yet, either. What's a poor
boy to do?
I have a few days left before a final
decision must be made. I wanted the delightful Mrs. Wags to ride in the side car,
alternately waving to the crowd and
flinging candy canes. But she informed
me in no uncertain terms that one: she
didn't trust me to drive the bike; two: she
wouldn't be crammed into that tight
side car with a bag of candy canes and a
crazy man on a motorcycle; and three: it
was hard enough living with me, never
mind sitting next to me in a death trap
filled with candy canes and old motor
cycle smoke!
So, once again I'm off to the garage, to
figure it all out. Armed with coffee cup,
stacks of sales brochures for bikes and
old cars, and the unfettered enthusiasm
of a true crazy man, I will prevail. Something good will happen.
If you are standing on the parade
route, and see a gray V.W. Beetle coming
up the road, please attempt to restrain
yourself from punching the arm of the
nice person next to you. If you cannot restrain yourself, please find the ever tolerant Mrs. Wags in the crowd, and give
her arm a gentle tap. Then run like the
hounds of hell are after you. Santa won't
put you on his naughty list. Mrs. Wags
might put you on her list, but it would do
her good, and it might take her mind off
the whole sidecar/motorcycle/burn down
the porch business this year.
Happy Thanksgiving! See you at the
parade.
.DWK\%R\OH/DXIHU5LWD%R\OH2¶%ULHQ
7KH6LVWHU6DOHV7HDP
7HDP%URNHU2ZQHUV
2IILFH- ;
&HOO--
6LVWHU6DOHV7HDP#JPDLOFRP
From
m Our F
Fa
amily to Yours - Wishing
You Warm Tha
anksgiving
gW
Wish
ishes!
Hurry...
OfferExpires
Nov.15th
8QGHU&RQWUDFW
9LFWRULD$YH
62/'
,UYLQJ$YH
-XVW/LVWHG
0HUFKDQWWY
YLOOH
5HVWDXUDQW
-XVW5HGXFHG
3O\PRXWK3O
62/'
:DOQXW$YH
-XVW/LVWHG
6WDUU5G
7KLQNLQJRI%X\LQJRU6HOOLQJD+RPH":RQGHULQJ:KDW<RXU+RPHLV
:RUWK"&DOOWKH6LVWHU6DOHV7HDP7RGD\--
:H.QRZWKH1HLJKERUKRRG:H/LYHLQWKH1HLJKERUKRRG0RVW
,PSRUWDQWO\:H6(//WKH1HLJKERUKRRG&RQWDFWWKH6LVWHU6DOHV
7HDP7RGD\6LVWHU6DOHV7HDP#JPDLOFRP
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
PEOPLEIN THE NEWS
Gonzalez Competes In Miss New Jersey USA Finals
Pennsauken’s Phyllis Mignogna Turns 105
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Page 17
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
“My Mom made me do it.”
That’s the answer Victoria Gonzalez,
a 23-year-old Pennsauken resident and
senior at Rutgers University Camden,
gives when asked why she decided to initially try and become Miss New Jersey
USA 2014. But as she went through the
process and ultimately reached the state
finals, held at the Hilton Hotel in Parsippany, NJ October 18-20, Gonzalez became more and more excited to
compete.
“I didn’t think I would qualify to be a
state finalist,” says Victoria. “Once I got
that far, I thought, ‘this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.’”
By her own admission, Gonzalez is not
your typical “pageant girl;” she’s 4’11” and
“feels more comfortable in cleats than
high heels.” But becoming a state finalist
at the Miss New Jersey USA pageant has
provided her with a unique platform to
get an important message across.
“I really want to target young women
and let them know that ‘modest is definitely hottest,’” explains Gonzalez, who
further portrayed her message by wearing a more conservative evening gown
and bathing suit during the competition.
To give you some perspective, when Phyllis Mignogna
was born on August 30, 1908,
Theodore Roosevelt was
President of the United States;
the Ford Model T hadn’t hit
the assembly line; there was no
such thing as a commercial
airline; and the first practical
electrocardiogram was just two
years old and weighed 600 lbs.
A lot of things have changed Pennsauken Mayor Rick Taylor visits Phyllis
Mignogna to present her with a proclamation
since then, and Phyllis, who
in honor of her 105th birthday. Mignogna has
turned an amazing 105-years- lived in Pennsauken for over half a century.
young over the summer, has
been around for all of it.And what’s also reverse human aging within the next 20
impressive is that she doesn’t feel that years, New Jerseyan Nellie Spencer held
old, relatively speaking.
the title of “World’s Oldest Person” from
“I was under the impression that I was 1981-1982 with the impressive age of 113
only 100. But this morning I learned I years, 81 days. But Phyllis isn’t interested
was 105,” said Mignogna during our con- in becoming the oldest person in New
versation at her home in Pennsauken, Jersey, or the world for that matter. “I
where she’s lived with her niece, Carmel, don’t want to break any record. When
for over 50 years. But a quick look at her the time comes, if I’m able and capable,
birth certificate confirms that she’s quite then I want to go on. I did love everything
possibly Pennsauken’s oldest resident.“I that I did in my lifetime.”
don’t feel 100,” she added. “I can still do
a lot of cooking and a lot of housework.”
Phyllis Mignogna was born in LanCall now for a
disville, NJ in 1908 to Italian immigrant
FREE Estimate
parents. She worked as a legal secretary
and Receive
for the Camden County Surrogate’s Office for many years, until she had to take
a mandatory retirement at the age of 75.
With This Coupon
Residential and Commercial Cleaning Service
In that time, she worked with three differSparkling Spaces, LLC prides itself on professionalism and refreshingly
One of our dedicated
friendly service. Our staff have years of industry experience and
ent judges, as well as several lawyers, instaff members is
consistently
strive
for
exceptional
quality.
Reclaim
your
free
time.
waiting for your call!
cluding Vincent Gallaher, whom she
WEWILL
DOTHEWORK
FORYOU!
remembers with great fondness. Phyllis
(856) 320-4651
A BEAUTIFUL SPARKLING HOME AWAITSYOU!
has been an active member of Saint Peter
Roman Catholic Church in Merchantville and credits her faith as an important
part of her life. But as for the ingredients
to living to 105, she didn’t have a secret.
TOTS TO TEENS OUR SPECIALTY!
“You know, I can’t tell you.All I can say is
that God has been good to me.”
Over 40Years of Quality
According to her great niece Rita, the
DanceTraining
family jokes that the real reason “Aunt
Phyl” is still here today is that she never
BALLET • TAP • JAZZ
got married nor had any children. And
LYRICAL • POINTE
while there may be a speck of credence
MODERN • HIP HOP
to that statement, the fact that she didn’t
ZUMBA®
ACROBATICS & BROADWAY
smoke and only had the occasional drink
may have been the bigger factor to PhylPre-School Creative Dance • Adult Classes Too!
lis’ longevity. She also never experienced
a prolonged, serious illness.“I was never
Still Accepting Fall Registration
sick in my life.”
Call For Class Schedule and Brochure
According to data collected by the
Gerontology Research Group, a cadre of
177 S Centre Street • Merchantville 856-663-2778
physicians, scientists, and engineers dediFamily Owned and Operated
cated to the quest to slow and ultimately
15% OFF
DeMarcoDanceCenter
Pennsauken resident Victoria Gonzalez was selected as a state finalist in the Miss
New Jersey USA 2014 pageant, held last month in Parsippany, NJ.
“Being able to compete for something
like Miss New Jersey will allow me to
reach a greater group of people that I
could do on my own.”
Ultimately, 18-year-old Emily Shah of
Edison won the Miss New Jersey USA
2014 title. But while Victoria didn’t get a
chance to represent Pennsauken and the
Garden State in the Miss USA competi-
tion, she already gained a great deal.
“Preparing for this pageant has prepared me to look at my future more seriously, where I want to go and how I
want to give back.What can I do to make
things better? To make people better? To
make the world better? That’s what I’ll
definitely take away from this pageant.”
n
Page 18
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
The Commissioners and staff of The Merchantville-Pennsauken
Water Commission would like to wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Please note that we will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.
A REMINDER TO OUR SENIOR
AND DISABLED CUSTOMERS
Enrollment for 2013 Discounts is underway! Please note that even if
you are currently receiving a discount, you must apply EACH year
to continue receiving your discount. Now is a good time to collect
any information you may need for your application. As a reminder,
our qualification guidelines are shown below:
SENIOR CITIZEN QUALIFICATIONS
You must…
• Be 65 years of age or older
• Have an income of $10,000 or less per year
(not including Social Security)
• Have a 5/8” water meter
• Own and live in a single family dwelling
• Receive a senior citizen discount on your tax bill
DISABLED PERSON QUALIFICATIONS
You must…
• Have an income of less than $10,000 per year
• Have a 5/8” water meter
• Own and live in a single family dwelling
• Receive a disabled discount on your tax bill
The enrollment period begins in October and continues through December. Stop by our Administrative Headquarters on Westfield Ave. in
Pennsauken to pick up an application.You may also print a copy of the enrollment form by visiting our website at www.mpwc.com. Our Customer
Support Representatives will be happy to assist you in completing your enrollment form.Your enrollment form requires your block and lot number,
so please bring along a copy of your tax bill.
The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission meets
on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
These meetings are open to the public and are now
being held at 6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken.
Questions about your service?
Call 663-0043 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
emergencies – call 663-0045 anytime.
Preparing For Cold Weather
Now is the time to begin preparing for the cold winter months.
Insulating or wrapping your hot
water heater can make a significant
savings in your energy bill. The
water heater doesn’t have to work
as hard when insulated, saving you
money by avoiding premature replacement. Insulating wraps for
water heaters can be found at any
well stocked hardware store.
Be sure to turn off the water sup-
ply to any outside faucets or water
lines, or to lines that run in unheated
spaces. Water lines which must be
kept “active” can be protected from
bursting with inexpensive electrical
tape. When temperatures drop, it
warms the pipes. Make sure that the
electrical tape is UL approved and
install according to the directions.
And last but not least, disconnect,
drain and store your garden hose to
avoid winter weather damage.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR REMOTE READ DEVICES
If you have a remote device on the exterior of your property that allows us to read your water meter, we need to verify that it is
working properly and recording your water usage accurately. Recent issues with the remotes have caused inaccurate readings
and higher customer bills. Please help us keep your readings accurate and costs as low as possible.
Please compare the reading on your remote device with the meter inside your home and contact the MPWC
with both readings. You may record your readings below and call the number listed.
Outside Remote: ___________________________ Inside Meter: ______________________________
To Report Your Readings Call 856-663-6355
Please contact us with your In/Out readings at your earliest convenience so that
we can provide accurate billing and correct any discrepancies immediately.
Thank You For Your Cooperation!
If you have specific questions, please contact our office during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
MERCHANTVILLE – PENNSAUKEN WATER COMMISSION
6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, 856-663-0043
www.mpwc.com
Michael A. Saraceni, COO • Jeffrey Whalen, Superintendent
Mr. Bernhard Kofoet, President • Mr. Patrick Brennan, Vice President • Mrs. Regina Davis, Secretary
Mr. G. Burton German, Treasurer • Mr. Joseph Scavuzzo, Ass’t Secretary/Treasurer
November 2013
Page 19
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
PUBLICWORKS
WATCH ALL THE ACTION HERE
South Jersey’s best sports bar, with a huge selection
of beers, wines, great food and plenty of HDTV’s to enjoy all
the sports action you can handle.
LeafCollection,YardWaste
PickUpKeepsPennsaukenClean
By Bernie Kofoet
Public Works Superintendent
As we begin the holiday season, I
would like to remind everyone of a few
things which will help keep Pennsauken
looking good.
Leaf collection continues in all areas
of town.As the Mayor’s excellent article
in the October issue pointed out, local
ordinances prohibit anything other than
storm water from entering the storm
water management system, including
grass clipping and leaves.
The best way to prevent this from
happening is to bag the leaves from your
property. Do not rake your leaves into
the street. Bagging not only keeps leaves
from clogging the storm drains, it also
keeps them from blowing back onto
your or your neighbors’ properties.
Please remember this and take advantage of the once a week collection of
yard waste, including leaves, that the
Township provides through our solid
waste collection contractor.
continued on page 26
Come Play
Triva
45th Street at Route 130 South
856-488-4578
10% Off
FOOD ONLY
Good Anytime
Expires 11-30-13
Not valid with
any other offer.
Every
Wednesday
TUESDAY’S WE DELIVER!
EVERYTHING ON
at the 4-5
THE 4-5 MENU
DELIVERED FRESH
HALF PRICE
FRONT DOOR!
APPPETIZERS TOVisitYOUR
expressgrub.com
65¢ Wings
or call 856-375-1303
Santa will be at
the 4-5 taking
FREE PICTURES
after the
Holiday Parade.
Book the 45th
Street Pub!
Have your Holiday Party,
Benefit or Fundraiser Here!!!
Call (856) 488-4578
VISIT OUR NEW 2ND LOCATION AT 4303 ROUTE 130, EDGEWATER PARK
TALKIN’ TRASH
THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY, NOV. 28 IS A TRASH HOLIDAY.
Thursday’s trash and recyclables will be collected on Friday;
Friday’s collection will take place on Saturday, beginning at 6 a.m.
Monday and Tuesday’s trash and recyclable collection will take place as usual.
Wednesday’s yard waste and white goods will also occur as normal.
Pennsauken Neighbors
Helping Neighbors
Thanks to all our sponsors for making the 2013 Golf Classic a GREAT Success!
45th Street Pub
All Around Pennsauken
Advanced Chiropractic Center PA
All Risk, Inc.
Arnold's Safe & Lock Co., Inc.
George Piperno Attorney at Law
Vincent Ciecka, P.C.
Beacon Auto Body
Boomerang USA
Bowman & Company LLP
Cioffi's Towing Service, Inc.
CMAX Pennsauken, Inc./Proforma, Inc.
Connie Mac, Inc.
Connor Strong & Buckelew
Cooper River Plaza Apts.
Delaware Valley Advisors LLC
Elite Auto Service, Inc.
Fessenden Hall, Inc.
Flanagans Auto & Truck Service of NJ, Inc.
Floss' Park Ave Barber Shop
Fontana's Auto Repair, Inc.
Gilliss Family Care LLC
Heritage Business Systems, Inc.
Holman Automotive Group, Inc.
Inglesby & Sons Funeral Home
J & J Snack Foods Corp.
Timothy Higgins Law Offices
Lighthouse Hospice
Living Faith Christian Center
Montegrillo's
Moore Brothers Wine Company
Municipal Maintenance Company
Office Liquidators, Inc.
PJW Restaurant Group
Parker McCay, P.A.
Pennoni Associates, Inc.
Pennsauken Spine and Rehab PC
Petrillo & Goldberg, P.C.
Steve & Barbara Petrillo
Philadelphia Business Forms Co.
Pinsetter Bar & Bowl
Remington & Vernick Engineers, Inc.
Rhoads Metal Works, Inc.
Rosewood Real Estate Enterprises, LLC
S.A.R.
SBARS, Moorestown
Schooley Electric
Shapes, LLC
Sir Speedy Printing 70610
Stevens Management Associates
T & M Associates, Inc.
The Bloom Organization, LLC
Third Base Sports & Trophies, Inc.
Tire World
Vineland Construction Company
Vitarelli's, Inc.
Weber's Drive-In, Inc.
Westfield Animal Hospital
Wiley Christian Adult Day Services
Thomas Carrig
James & Mary Ellen Conway
John D'Anastasio
Bryan S. Garrison
Michael & Diane Joyce
David Luthman
James Pennestri
Richard Vallett
THANKSGIVING DINNER
For your home or even an office party!!!
Macaro’s will provide:
■ whole Turkey stuffed (ready for oven or cooked)
■ Homemade Bread stuffing with sage
■ Homemade candied sweet potatoes or Mashed potatoes and Gravy
■ string Beans almondine ■ dinner rolls
■ pumpkin pie or apple pie
Ask Sharon about other menu options
Cost-$13.95 per person – based on a minimun of 10 people
“Let macaro’s help with your Thanksgiving Holiday plans…
call today to reserve your dinner!!!”
Our Banquet Hall is available for rental for your holiday party
BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY NOW!
RESERVE YOUR DATE
A PENNSAUKEN LANDmARK
Serving generations of families from its original Westfield Avenue location
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Pennsauken Township Committee
Pennsauken Fire Department
Pennsauken Country Club
Marco’s @ Pennsauken Country Club
PJW Restaurant Group, The Pour House
FOR ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION CALL 662-5100
OR EMAIL [email protected]
Page 20
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
S
olutionstoStormwater Pollution
As a resident, business or other member of the New Jersey community, it is
important to know these easy things you
can do every day to protect our water.
Limit your use of fertilizers
and pesticides.
■ Do a soil test to see if you need a fer-
tilizer.
Easy Things You Can Do Every Day To Protect Our Water
you store or dispose of them properly.
Read the label for guidance.
■ Use natural or less toxic alternatives
when possible.
■ Recycle used motor oil.
■ Contact your municipality, county or
facility management office for the locations of hazardous waste disposal facilities.
Don’t Feed Wildlife
■ Do not feed wildlife, such as ducks and
geese, in public areas.
■ Many municipalities and other public
agencies must enact and enforce a rule
that prohibits wildlife feeding in these
areas.
■ Do not apply fertilizers if heavy rain is
predicted.
■ Look into alternatives for pesticides.
■ Maintain a small lawn and keep the
rest of your property or yard in a natural state with trees and other native
vegetation that requires little or no fertilizer.
■ If you use fertilizers and pesticides, follow the instructions on the label on
how to correctly apply it.
■ If you have hazardous products in
your home or workplace, make sure
Don’t Litter
Properly Use and Dispose
of Hazardous Products
products include some
household or commercial cleaning
products, lawn and garden care products, motor oil, antifreeze and paints.
■ Do not pour any hazardous products
down a storm drain because storm
drains are usually connected to local
waterbodies and the water is not
treated.
■ Recycle. Recycle. Recycle.
■ Hazardous
A Guide to Healthy Habits for Cleaner Water
P
■ Place litter in trash receptacles.
ollution on streets, parking lots and lawns is washed by rain into
storm drains, then directly to our drinking water supplies and the
ocean and lakes our children play in. Fertilizer, oil, pesticides, detergents, pet waste, grass clippings:You name it and it ends up in our water.
Stormwater pollution is one of New Jersey’s greatest threats to clean
and plentiful water and that’s why we’re all doing something about it.
By sharing the responsibility and making small, easy changes in our daily
lives, we can keep common pollutants out of stormwater. It all adds up to
cleaner water and it saves the high cost of cleaning up once it’s dirty.
As part of New Jersey’s initiative to keep our water clean and plentiful
and to meet federal requirements, many municipalities and other public
agencies including colleges and military bases must adopt ordinances or
other rules prohibiting various activities that contribute to stormwater pollution. Breaking these rules can result in fines or other penalties.
■
Keep Pollution Out
of Storm Drains
■ Municipalities and many other public
agencies are required to mark certain
storm drain inlets with messages reminding people that storm drains are
connected to local waterbodies.
■ Do not let sewage or other wastes flow
into a stormwater system.
Clean Up After Your Pet
■ Many municipalities and public agen-
Participate in community cleanups.
Dispose of Yard
Waste Properly
■ Keep
leaves and grass out of storm
drains.
■ If your municipality or agency has
yard waste collection rules, follow
them.
■ Use leaves and grass clippings as a resource for compost.
■ Use a mulching mower that recycles
grass clippings into the lawn.
cies must enact and enforce local petwaste rules.
■ An example is requiring pet owners or
keepers to pick up and properly dispose of pet waste dropped on public
or other people’s property.
■ Make sure you know your town’s or
agency’s requirements and comply with
them. It’s the law.And remember to:
■ Use newspaper, bags or pooperscoopers to pick up wastes.
■ Dispose of the wrapped pet waste in
the trash or unwrapped in a toilet.
■ Never discard pet waste in a storm
drain.
Contact Information
For more information on stormwater related topics, visit
www.njstormwater.org or www.nonpointsource.org.
Additional information is also available at
U.S. Environment Protection Agency Web sites
www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater or www.epa.gov/nps.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Water Quality
Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control
Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program
(609) 633-7021
Pennsauken SewerageAuthority
1250 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Phone: (856) 663-5542 • Fax: (856) 663-5718 • 24 Hour Emergency: (856) 662-0686
Wishing all our Friends and
Neighbors a Happy Thanksgiving
REMINDER:
CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR NEXT
PAYMENT IS DUE THIS MONTH.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday to Thursday – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PLEASE USE MAIL SLOT LOCATED IN OUR PUBLIC ENTRANCE
DOOR TO DROP PAYMENTS WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED.
TO PAY YOUR BILL ON-LINE – VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT
WWW.PSEWER.COM AND CLICK ON THE BILLING BUTTON –
THERE IS A $3.95 FEE THE PROVIDER OF THE SERVICE CHARGES
EACH CUSTOMER PER $175 TRANSACTION.
November 2013
Page 21
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Pennsauken Events Kick-Off Holidays, Season Of Giving
continued from page 1
“We’re looking forward to another
great year for Pennsauken’s Holiday Parade,” says Tim Ellis, B.I.G. Council
chairperson.“The parade is a wonderful
way for everyone in our community to
get together; it’s also a great showcase for
the diverse businesses that reside along
Westfield Ave.”
Opportunities remain to help make
the 33rd Holiday Parade one to remember. Financial and in kind donations from
area businesses are still being accepted.
In addition, community groups are encouraged to participate in the parade.
In addition, community groups and
area businesses are strongly encouraged
to participate in the parade, not only to
enhance the parade, but to also highlight
the many, great organizations in the
Pennsauken community.
For more information, contact Penn-
sauken’s Park and Recreation Department at (856) 665-1000, Ext. 151. Businesses interested in sponsorship
opportunities can e-mail BIGCouncil
[email protected].
Breakfast With Santa
Another annual tradition is for children to have an opportunity to join
Santa for breakfast, from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7 at the PYAA Field
House at Park and Elm streets. There
will also be face painting, music, balloon
sculpting and gifts.Tickets are $6 for children and $9 for adults.The event is sponsored in part by the Pennsauken
Education Association. For more information, call (856) 665-1000 Ext. 151
Angel Tree Program
Once again, Pennsauken residents
and businesses are preparing to pitch in
to help children in the community during the holiday season through the
Angel Tree program.
Last year, over 30 Pennsauken families were helped through the Angel Tree
program; the initiative for 2013 plans to
support the same number of families.
The Angel Tree was started over 20
years ago by then administrator Ken
Carruth and Bernie Kofoet, who is
now Pennsauken Public Works Superintendent. The two placed a Christmas
Tree at the Penn Queen Diner, allowing
both patrons and members of the community an opportunity to help their
neighbors in need during the holidays.
The success of that endeavor turned into
today’s Angel Tree Program.
Individuals can purchase a new, unwrapped toy and leave it at the Municipal Building, Route 130 and
Merchantville Avenue, under the tree
from Dec. 2 through 4 p.m. on Monday,
Dec. 16. Monetary donations are also
greatly appreciated. No contribution is
too small and will go a long way to bringing joy and hope to Pennsauken families
during this festive season.
For more information or to volunteer
for the Angel Tree program, contact
Pennsauken’s Park and Recreation Department at (856) 665-1000, Ext. 151.
DECOTIQUE IS MOVING
TO NEW ADDRESS
IN DECEMBER!
13 N. Centre Street
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 912-1082
Stop By Our
227 N. Centre Street Address
for Special Moving Sale Discounts
for the Month of November!
www.Decotique.com
DINER AND RESTAURANT
“It’s the quality that counts”
One of Pennsauken’s oldest Family run Businesses, serving
Pennsauken and the surrounding areas for close to 50 years
Order your
Thanksgiving Pies,
Cakes & Rolls today!
OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY
EVERYDAY LUNCH SPECIALS
Includes soup & beverage
PETITE SPECIALS
Every Wednesday @ 9:30 am.
Come every or any week, you’re free!
Only $10.99 • Monday thru Thursday – 3pm to 9pm
includes 16 different entrées to choose from,
2 vegetables and a beverage
No substitutions.
Senior citizen’s discounts not applicable.
OPEN DAILY, MONDAY THRU SUNDAY
6:00AM TO 1:00AM
Home of South Jersey’s Best Chicken Parmigiana
Route 130 and Westfield Ave., Pennsauken
www.PennQueenDiner.com
856-662-1928 Fax: 856-665-8353
November 2013
Page 23
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
SENIORCORNER Local Agency Enhances Quality Of Life For Seniors
By Sonny3 DiSabato
Senior Citizen Coordinator
Hello fellow seniors. Hoping all is well.
Senior Citizens United Community
Services, Inc. (SCUCS) is a non-profit
agency that provides services that enhance the quality of life for senior citi-
zens, especially those with the greatest
socio-economic need. Based right here
in Camden County, SCUCS helps seniors like you and I with a variety of programs, including:
• The Adult Family Care Program,
which provides an affordable residen-
SENIOR DAY
Every Tuesday... All Day
$15 Wash & Set
Valid through November 30th
BeautyWith-In
HAIR SALON
3458 Haddonfield Road, Pennsauken
[email protected]
856-665-0500
Medicare
questions?
Let’s sit down
face-to-face
to talk about
your needs.
Call me today:
Nathaniel Burton CSA®
Licensed Insurance Agent
Contracted with UnitedHealthcare
Insurance Company
on Nov. 3. Also, Election Day is Nov. 5.
Don’t complain if you don’t vote.
To our Jewish friends, we wish you a
Happy Hanukkah.And to all, I wish you
a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Wishing you good health and happiness. Please say a special prayer for our
men and women in harm’s way so that
they come home soon.
Over 40,000
people are
reading this ad.
For information about
advertising call 856-662-5100
Pennsauken’s Puratos Recognized
During Tri-County Summit
continued from page 1
and application expertise in the bakery,
patisserie and chocolate sectors. Their
products and services are available in
more than 100 countries around the
world. Puratos’ United States headquarters is located in Cherry Hill and the
company recently embarked on a $42
million expansion at their Pennsauken
plant. Puratos also provides jobs to
nearly 300 people in the region.
“We’re very, very appreciative that
[Puratos calls] Camden County home,”
says Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli,
856-314-8552
AARP endorses the AARP Medicare Supplement
Insurance Plans, insured by UnitedHealthcare
Insurance Company. UnitedHealthcare Insurance
Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of
its intellectual property. These fees are used for the
general purposes of AARP. AARP and its affiliates are
not insurers.
AARP does not employ or endorse agents, brokers or
producers.
Insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company,
Horsham, PA (UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company
of New York, Islandia, NY for New York residents.)
Policy form No. GRP 79171 GPS-1 (G-36000-4). In
some states plans may be available to persons eligible
for Medicare by reason of disability.
Not connected with or endorsed by the U.S.
Government or the federal Medicare program.
This is a solicitation of insurance. A licensed
insurance agent/producer may contact you.
Call to receive complete information including
benefits, costs, eligibility requirements, exclusions
and limitations.
AS2647ST (03-12)
tial alternative to individuals in the
community, who due to disability or
age, cannot live independently. The
program offers a cost-effective option
to placement in a long-term care facility and keeps individuals living in the
community in privately-owned homes.
• The Title III Personal Care Program,
where eligible seniors can receive assistance from a trained home health
aide with personal care needs such as
bathing, shampooing hair, etc., changing linens, and laundry. This service
is available for up to eight weeks at
no cost.
• Respite Care, which provides services
for primary caregivers when they are
fatigued and under heavy stress from
taking care of an elderly or disabled
loved one, giving them a break in order
to take care of shopping, errands, or
time to relax.
For more information about the services SCUCS provides, call (856) 4561121. Their offices are open Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Remember, Daylight Saving ends this
month. We fall back one hour, starting
Jr. “We thank you for all the hard work
and expansion.”
“[The expansion is] a big vote of confidence from our shareholders in Brussels, because we are a privately-owned
company,” explains Matt Crumpton, vice
president of marketing at Puratos. “This
is one of three massive projects happening this year. The biggest one, I’m proud
to say, is here in the US.”
The Tri-County Economic Development Summit is an annual event put together by Burlington, Camden and
Gloucester Counties to help highlight
business development opportunities in
the region. In addition to the award given
to Puratos,Voorhees Township received
Camden County’s Public-Private Partnership Award;Ancero from Burlington
County received the Outstanding Technology Company Award; Shelby Mechanical, also from Burlington County,
received the Outstanding Manufacturer
Award; the Gloucester County Improvement Authority was given the New
Construction Project Award; and the
Courtyard by Marriott Glassboro
Rowan University and the Borough of
Glassboro received Gloucester County’s
Downtown Revitalization Award.
INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR LEASE
Crescent Business Center offers functional spaces, an ideal location at a low overhead cost. The Business
Center is located on the North bound side of US Route 130 in Pennsauken, New Jersey.
7300 N. Crescent Blvd • Pennsauken NJ
3,000 to 13,000 sq.ft.
Tailgate and Drive-In Loading
15’ ceiling heights
Ample Parking
Offices to Suit
THE STEPHENSON-BROWN
FUNERAL HOME
(Since 1923)
JEFFREY S. BROWN
Contact Richard Shore 215-914-0700 x216 [email protected]
Real Estate Management Advisors, LLC
2755 Philmont Avenue, Suite 130, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Phone 215.914.0700 Fax 215.947.9101
MANAGEMENT – LEASING – SALES – MAINTENANCE
Manager, NJ Lic 2781
33 West Maple Ave.
Merchantville, NJ
Tel: 856-662-0813
Fax: 856-488-9660
Page 24
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
inBooks
PENNSAUKEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Starting Oct. 1, the United States unveiled the next piece of the 2010 Affordable Care Act. This aspect of the law
allows for affordable health insurance to
be available to all Americans. All those
who are not covered by an employer’s
plan or who receive Medicare/Medicaid
coverage are eligible to sign up for health
insurance through the Health Insurance
Marketplace.
Do you need health coverage? Now
is the time to get it, and you’ll find it at
the Health Insurance Marketplace. All
plans in the Marketplace cover essential
Library Offers Help With Understanding The Health Insurance Marketplace
health benefits, pre-existing conditions,
and more. You can purchase coverage
that offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including doctor visits, hospital stays,
preventive care, and prescriptions. And
plans in the Marketplace must treat you
fairly; they can’t deny you coverage because of a pre-existing condition. With a
single application, you also will find out
if you qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, or
savings you can use right away to lower
your health insurance premiums.
The first Marketplace open enrollment
period ends March 31, 2014. Enroll by
December 15, 2013, for coverage effective
January 1, 2014. Starting in 2014, open en-
rollment is from October 15 – December
7 each year. HealthCare.gov is your best
source of information about the Marketplace.You can read information that pertains to you, print checklists, and watch
videos to help you apply and enroll.
Want help or need more information?
If you have questions about what the
Health Insurance Marketplace offers or
how to apply, the Pennsauken Library is
hosting an informal information session
on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 1-3 p.m. Come
get your general questions answered by
a trained Navigator (quien habla español
también) from the Center for Family
Services.
Fall Book and Bake Sale A Success
What a success our annual Friends of
the Pennsauken Free Public Library Fall
Book and Bake Sale turned out to be!
Children and adult patrons bought bags
full of books, CDs, and DVDs, all at
major bargain prices, and helped the
Friends raise funds for exciting library
projects for the coming year.And not to
be outdone, the bake sale, which sold out
each day, offered hungry readers a tasty
variety of treats to take home along with
their books.
Thanks to all those volunteers who
pitched in to make the book and
bake sale so successful. Whether you donated books and CDs, helped sort and
set up tables, helped bag purchases or
straighten books during the sale, or
baked items for us to sell, thank you for
your help! We couldn’t have done it
without you!
Raffle Tickets Still On Sale
There’s still time as well to buy a
chance or two in our raffle to win either
an Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
or Amazon Kindle Fire HD. Tickets are
$2 each or three for $5 and available
from a Friends member or in the library
lobby. The drawing takes place Nov. 20,
the week before Thanksgiving and just
in time for the upcoming holiday season.
You don’t have to be present to win.
For more information on the Friends
of the Pennsauken Free Public Library,
e-mail [email protected] or
attend a meeting the second Wednesday
of each month at 7 p.m. in the community room.
Start Your Holiday Shopping Today! Get Black Friday Savings Now!
Washer & Dryers • Refrigerators • Freezers • Dishwashers • Gas & Electric Stoves • Dehumidifiers
TV’s • Microwaves • All Small Appliances • Exercise Equipment • and much more!
$50
Dehumidifiers
10% OFF ANY PURCHASE… MINIMUM $200. EXPIRES 12/24/13
H&R Appliances
New & Used Scratch and Dent Appliances
Low
Prices Gest
u
anteed ar-
FEATURING A LARGE SELECTION OF BRAND NAME APPLIANCES
6305 South Crescent Blvd (Route 130) Pennsauken
856-324-2934
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
When you’re ready to sign up for
health coverage, the Pennsauken Library
is hosting enrollment hours every Tuesday afternoon in November. A trained
Navigator will sit down with you privately and enroll you and your family in
the best plan for your needs and budget.
You must have an appointment for this
service, which you can make by calling
the Center for Family Services at 1-877922-2377.We anticipate this to be a popular program, so please make your
appointment early; available dates are
Nov. 5 from 1-5 p.m., Nov. 12 from 3-5
p.m., Nov. 19 from 1-5 p.m. and Nov. 26
from 1-5 p.m.
November Library Events
For Children Accompanied By
Their Caregivers:
• Lego Club – Wednesdays, Nov. 6,
13, 20 4:30-5:15 p.m. Enjoy playing
with Legos? All ages are welcome to
join us.
• Morning Storytime with Miss Susan –
Mondays, Nov. 4, 18, 25 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Join Miss Susan and Miss Sabrina for
stories and songs perfect for all your
little ones, babies to preschoolers!
Ages 0-5.
• Afternoon Storytime with Miss Susan
–Mondays, Nov. 4, 18, 25 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Are your children morning nappers?
Here is a new afternoon storytime perfect for your schedule! Ages 0-5.
• Youth Stamp Club – Saturdays, Nov. 9
& 23 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. New or experienced collectors, ages 10 & up. All
materials are provided by the Merchantville Stamp Club, including
stamps!
For Teens & Adults:
• Arcade Action: Video Gaming –
Thursday, Nov. 21 6:30-8:00 p.m. Compete with local gamers on the XBOX
360 and Nintendo Wii. Ages 13+.
• Basic Computer Skills 1 classes –
Wednesday, Nov. 13 8:30-9:45 a.m.
• Basic Computer Skills 2 classes –
Wednesdays, Nov. 6 & 27 8:30-9:45 a.m.
Learn simple terms, how to use the
mouse and keyboard, and the basics of
MS Word and the Internet. Please register in advance (856-665-5959 ext. 4).
• Book Club – Thursday, Nov. 7 10:0011:30 a.m. A friendly, active group of
readers who enjoy gathering monthly
for spirited discussion with each other.
We will be discussing this month's
book choice, “The Bonesetter’s
Daughter” by Amy Tan.
• Discover Your Family Tree: a geneal-
ogy workshop – Saturday, Nov. 9 10:30
a.m.-12:00 p.m. & Wednesday, Nov. 13
7:30-8:30 p.m. Discover your family
tree using the library's newest subscriptions to Ancestry and HeritageQuest!
Learn how to use these digital resources to trace your family back generations. Please register in advance
(856-665-5959 ext. 4).
• Email with Gmail class – Wednesday,
Nov. 20 7:00-8:00 p.m. Get signed up for
a free Gmail account, learn how to
send and receive emails, photos, files
and more! Please register in advance
(856-665-5959 ext. 4).
• ESL Conversation Group – Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 9:00-10:00 a.m.
For adults whose first language is not
English, here is a friendly group in
which you can meet new people, practice your English speaking skills and
expand your vocabulary.
• Friends of the Library meeting –
Wednesday, Nov. 13 7:00-8:30 p.m. Join
the Friends of the Library for their
monthly meeting.
• Graphic Novel Society – Wednesday,
Nov. 27 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pennsauken's
own comic book culture roundtable
for teens & adults.
• Library Board Meeting – Monday, November 25th 6-8pm. The community is
encouraged to attend these meetings.
• Microsoft Word class – Monday, Nov.
4 8:30-9:45am. Learn how to get started
using this program, from formatting to
saving and printing your documents.
Please register in advance (856-6655959 ext. 4).
• Yoga for Preteens to Adults – Tuesdays,
Nov. 12, 19, 26 5:00-5:45 p.m. Welcome
to a low-impact introduction to yoga,
perfect for beginners! Mats are provided; just wear comfortable clothes
and arrive five minutes early.Ages 9-99.
PENNSAUKEN LIBRARY
856-665-5959 www.pennsaukenlibrary.org
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 10-9; Friday & Saturday 10-6; Sunday 1-5
The Library will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in honor of the Veterans’ Day holiday,
as well as Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday
November 2013
Page 25
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Pennsauken Nurse Walks To Fight Lung Cancer, Honor Dad
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
“When you’re the nurse in the family,
everyone comes to you.” It’s something
that Caryn Vadseth, a thoracic nurse navigator at Fox Chase Cancer Center, had
gotten used to over the years. But in February 2012, nothing could have prepared
her for the news that her father, Jerry
“Herk” Hertkorn, was diagnosed with
Stage IIIB lung cancer.
“It was a difficult time to be the nurse
and the daughter,” says Vadseth.“My job
is to educate lung cancer patients and to
advocate for them. I’m in the job around
a year, and then I have to navigate for my
own father. It puts a whole different perspective on things.”
Following a hard-fought, four month
battle, Jerry passed on June 23, 2012, less
than one month after his 71st birthday.
To honor both the memory of her father,
as well as the many patients she’s advocated for over the years, Caryn formed
Team “Herk’s Heroes” to participate in
Philadelphia’s annual Free to Breathe
event, a fundraising effort to help fuel
lung cancer research and awareness.
“There’s a stigma still associated with
lung cancer. ‘Did he smoke?’ is the first
question everyone asks. [Dad] was a former smoker and had quit for years. It’s a
true addiction. It takes an average person
six or seven times to quit.
“But the truth is if you have lungs, you
can get lung cancer. In my job, I’m seeing
more and more non smokers and
younger populations getting lung cancer.
That’s why more there needs to be more
research. No daughter should have to go
through what I did.”
“Herk’s Heroes,” founded by Pennsauken resident Caryn Vadseth, is participating in this year’s Philadelphia Free To Breathe walk on Nov. 3. The team
raises funds for lung cancer research and awareness in memory of Vadseth’s
father, who passed away from the disease in 2012.
Affordable Computers & Laptops ■ Home Office Furniture
Repairs & Upgrades ■ Virus Cleanup ■ Business Networking & Maintenance
Selected Items Now On Sale for Every Budget
Laptop
Computers
starting at
$170
SPECIAL OFFER!
Got a
Computer Virus?
We’ll clean it
for$40+ Tax
Limitedtimeoffer. Must present coupon
Not Valid with any other offer.
Desktop
Computers
starting at
$50
WOW!!!
4810 N Cresent Blvd.
(Route 130 N)
Pennsauken
856-661-1414
Next to TD Bank and across from Burger King
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:30pm
Saturday 9:30am-3:00pm
or email us at [email protected]
This year, “Herk’s Heroes” hopes to
raise $3,000 for Free to Breathe Philadelphia, held at Memorial Hall in Fairmount
Park on Nov. 3. Proceeds benefit the
National Lung Cancer Partnership, the
only lung cancer advocacy organization
founded by physicians and researchers
working together with survivors and advocates to increase lung cancer aware-
ness and research funding dedicated to
doubling lung cancer survival by 2022.
Inspired by her experiences of the past
two years,Vadseth has gotten even more
involved in the cause to fight lung cancer.
And in addition to the support of family
and friends, her employer, Fox Chase
Cancer Center, has become a bronze
sponsor of the event.
“It’s amazing. When you’re there, it’s
a sea of people. And it’s a great place to
walk.”
A walk that Caryn, along with many
others like her, hopes will one day no
longer be necessary.
To help support Caryn’s team, visit
http://tinyurl.com/HerksHeroes.
Page 26
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
CLERKS
O
General Election
R
Polling Places
By Gene Padalino, Township of Pennsauken Clerk
N
Polls are open Tuesday November 5th
E
from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.at the locations listed below
R
LeafCollection,YardWaste PickUpKeepsPennsaukenClean
District 1 St. Cecilia’s Hall, 49th Street & Camden Ave.
District 2 Baldwin School, (All Purpose Room) 41st St. & Sharon Terrace
District 3 Pennsauken Intermediate. School, 8125 Park Ave. (Gym)
District 4 Carson School, 4150 Garfield & Walton (All Purpose Room)
District 5 Municipal Court Room, Rt. 130 & Bethel Ave.
District 6 The Rising Community Fellowship, 3465 Haddonfield Rd.
District 7 Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 Crescent Blvd.
District 8 Homestead Youth Center, 4771 Willow Ave.
District 9 Delair School, 850 Derousse Ave. (Cafeteria)
District 10Homestead Youth Center, 4771 Willow Ave.
District 11Temple Lutheran Church, 5600 North Rt. 130
District 12Longfellow School, 1400 Forrest Ave. (Gym)
District 13Ben Franklin School, Irving & Cooper Ave. (All Purpose Room)
District 14Delair School, 850 Derousse Ave. (Cafeteria)
District 15Delaware Gardens Fire Hall, Browning Rd. & Forrest Ave.
District 16Martin Luther School, 4106 Terrace Ave. (Gym)
District 17George B. Fine School, 3800 Gladwyn Ave. (All Purpose Room)
District 18Ben Franklin School, Irving & Cooper Avenues (All Purpose Room)
District 19Longfellow School, 1400 Forrest Ave. (Gym)
District 20Burling School, 3600 Harris Ave. (All Purpose Room)
District 21Vocational School, (Science & Horticultural Center) 6008 Browning Rd.
District 22Cooper River East (Lobby), 2400 McClellan Drive
District 23Pennsauken Intermediate School, 8125 Park Ave. (Gym)
District 24St. Cecilia’s Hall, 49th St. & Camden Ave.
continued from page 19
There is no limit to the number of bags
or containers which may be placed out for
collection.The only restriction is that they
should not weigh more than 50 pounds.
Public Works, as part of keeping the
storm water management system functioning, will be clearing streets of leaves.
Your cooperation in bagging leaves will
assist us in minimizing the amount of
leaves that end up in the street.
Recycling Tips For The
Holiday Season
Remember that after the holidays,
Christmas trees are recyclable and will
also be collected every Wednesday. The
department does not pick up Christmas
trees.There is no need to cut and bundle
your Christmas tree, they can be placed
out as is. However, please make sure that
all lights and decorations are removed
from the tree before placing it out for
pick up.
Many will receive gifts in large boxes
with much protective packaging. Any
form of Styrofoam is not recyclable. It
should not be stuffed back into the box
and put out for recycling. Styrofoam
should be placed out with your house-
November 2013
hold trash.The same applies to any other
type of plastic or foam packaging.
Gift wrappings, other than foil wraps,
are recyclable and can be placed in the
yellow recycling can. Larger boxes
should be flattened and tied.
Old electronics can also be recycled.
Neither the Township, nor the solid
waste collection contractor will pick up
old televisions, computers, computer
monitors and certain other electronic
items which have been banded from incinerators and landfills.
Residents can dispose of these items
at three locations right here in Pennsauken.The first is the Pennsauken Landfill
at 9600 River Rd; the second is Magnum
Recycling at 5070 B Central Hwy.;and the
third is New Land Recycling at 9105 Burrough-Dover Ln.All three facilities will accept your old electronics at no cost.
Any old metal item which you need
to dispose of can be placed out every
Wednesday. You do need to contact
Public Works so that you can be placed
on a list for collection. The notification
needs to be made by 2 p.m. on the Tuesday before the collection day.This can be
done by calling (856) 663-0178 and leaving a message with both a brief descrip-
tion of the item and your address. You
may also contact us by e-mail at [email protected].
Another way to recycle is to donate
gently used items to one of the many organizations that offer used goods for resale, such as Goodwill or Habitat for
Humanity. Both have locations in
Pennsauken and would welcome your
donation. It’s a great way to reduce the
amount of waste going to landfills and
help someone else at the same time.
On behalf of myself and my fellow
employees at Public Works, I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
LOOKING FOR A
GREAT RECIPE
FOR TURKEY GRAVY?
Be sure to check out
AAP columnist
Kat Harvey’s special
Thanksgiving recipe
on our
Facebook page!
GRAND OPENING!
DINE IN • TAKE OUT
5201 Route 38 West • Pennsauken
(next to Sunseng Supermarket)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
24 HOURS A DAY!
856-324-0838 Fax: 856-356-2322
Serving Vietnamese & Thai Cusine • Main Courses from $6.50 to $12.95 Check out “Thai Corner Menu” “Spicy or Non-Spicy” Daily Chef Specials
Fresh Rice Noodle Soups
Served in Chicken or Beef Broth with Onion, Scallion
Cilantro, Basil, Bean Sprouts, Jalapeno & Lime
Broken Rice Platters
Stir Fried Thai Noodle • Chicken
Beef • Shrimp • Pork
Vermicelli Platters
Grilled Chicken, Beef, Pork
PARTY TRAYS AVAILABLE • PARTIES/CATERING WELCOMED • BYOB
November 2013
Page 27
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Firefighters, First Responders Participate In Transit Center Training Exercise
By Pennsauken Fire Chief
Joseph V. Palumbo, Sr.
The members of the Pennsauken Fire
Department recently participated in a
simulated domestic terrorism exercise on
Sept. 28 at the new Pennsauken Transit
Center on Derousse Ave. The exercise
was a culmination of several months of
training and preparation that started in
March of this year and included meetings, classroom training, table top scenario exercises, and extensive training.
The highlight of the entire process was
a formal training program delivered in
August at Texas A&M University and
sponsored by New Jersey Transit.
Deputy Chief Bill Hertline, Battalion
Chief Bill Stow, Battalion Chief Mike
DiSanti, Captain Mike O’Brien, and Lt.
Dan Kerr were joined by OEM Coordinator Dennis Cowgill and staff from
Pennsauken Police on the trip to complete the Joint Crisis Incident Management program. Additional attendees to
the program included New Jersey Transit
Police and staff from both the passenger
rail and light rail operations of New Jersey Transit. The five day program enabled both civilian and uniformed
responders to better prepare for and mitigate a major level incident that includes
multiple agencies and jurisdictions.
The real time based exercise on Sept.
28 started before dawn to prepare the facility and mock participants; the exercise
commenced at 8:30 a.m. and concluded
at 11:30 a.m. Fire, EMS and police responders were staged at Fire Station 5 on
Union Ave. and in addition to Pennsauken resources, included mutual aid
partners from Collingswood, Cherry Hill,
Cinnaminson, Camden, University Hospital EMS, New Jersey Transit Police, and
CSX Police.All personnel were provided
with breakfast and lunch, sponsored by
the Pennsauken Firefighters Association.
Personnel responded in a real time
format to the Pennsauken Transit Center for a reported collision and fire on a
train that included multiple casualties.
The incident command process was initiated; strategy and tactics were established and implemented to secure the
scene, extinguish fires, rescue trapped
civilians, and provide medical treatment
and transportation to the simulated
multiple casualties. Responders worked
side by side to complete the tasks issued
to them.
This unique and rare opportunity directly benefits our local responders with
training and theory that surpasses incidents limited to New Jersey Transit facilities and rail line right of way. Our local
elected officials were on site to witness
the work and abilities of our staff.The of-
ficers and members of the Pennsauken
Fire Department extend our apprecia-
tion to New Jersey Transit and Transit
Police Chief Christopher Trucillo for pro-
viding the funding and opportunity for
this amazing hands-on training.
First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville
Youare
welcome
here!
10 W. Maple Avenue
Merchantville, NJ
(856) 662-6252
fpcmerchantville.com
WORSHIP TIMES
CLASSIC SERVICE featuring our Chancel Choir at 9:30 AM
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE with our Prayz Team at 11:00 AM
Nursery is available at both services.
SUNDAY SCHOOL available for 2 year olds to 12th graders at the 9:30 service.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bible Study on the Gospel of John
Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and 7:30 PM.
Holiday Recess Nov. 26, 2013 through Jan. 14, 2014
Merchantville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Deputy Fire Chief Bill Hertline directs
fire and rescue operations at the
Incident Command Post during the
full scale exercise on Sept. 28. MPWC
Director Mike Saraceni provided
command level evaluations for the
fire department.
Pennsauken Fire aerial ladders were
used to evacuate injured civilians and
to move equipment to the elevated
train platform.
December 6
Join us for Refreshments (Cookies, Hot Chocolate, and Warm Cider)
Christmas Cantata
Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long
December 8 at 10:00 AM – One Service
December 8 at 6:45 PM
Wind Symphony of Southern New Jersey
in concert December 15 at 4:30 PM
Dinner Immediately following (Please RSVP)
The Wind Symphony is an entertaining group that plays a flexible repertoire of
concert band, wind ensemble, jazz, big band, pops, Broadway and light classical music.
Christmas Eve
During the simulation, Fire Chief
Palumbo explains the response and
roles of the public safety agencies in
the exercise to Deputy Mayor Killion, Committeewoman McBride, Director of Public Safety Kneib,
Committeeman Figueroa, and
Mayor Taylor.
Responders were faced with the
extrication and medical treatment
of over 70 simulated patients, most
of which were Pennsauken High
School students who participated in
the exercise.
Family Service & Christmas Pageant at 7:00 PM • Traditional Candlelight Service at 11:00 PM
Please feel free to browse our web site at www.fpcmerchantville.com for more coming events
WEEKLY THRIFT SHOP: every Monday from 10AM - 1PM (September thru May)
DEACON’S MINISTRY: for those in need of compassionate care.
FOOD PANTRY: for the needy: open most Mondays from 10 AM until noon.
Come See the Great Work God is doing at First Presbyterian Church in Merchantville
Page 28
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
To Go Green: Start Where You Are, Use What You Have, Do What You Can
By Renee Cirillo,
Member
of The
Pennsauken Environmental Commission
mate change, mass extinction, overconsumption, and pollution in the land, air
When faced with a challenge
in
life,
I
and
water sources. These issues are not
think of a hero of mine,
Arthur
Ashe, going to go away without intervention.
who once said,“Start
you
What can one do to change such mas where
are.
Use
can.”
what you have. Do what you
sive local/global/future problems? I
We all face some
difficult
environ- think Mr.Ashe’s simple advice is a great
mental challenges
in the
21st
century: cli- place to start.
“CALL
M.E.
FOR
A
FREE SELLER OR BUYER
CONSULTATION”
2167 Route 70 West
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Office: 856-665-1234 x 57
Cell: 856-266-6595
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.myronevans.com
Myron Evans
Realtor Associate
Pennsauken Resident
15 + yrs.
LET M.E. HELP YOU
SELL OR BUY A HOUSE
Start Where You Are
Here are five simple things you can do
in your home: 1.) wash laundry in cold
water instead of hot; 2.) turn off lights
when you leave a room; 3.) unplug
chargers and electronics when they
aren’t in use; 4.) install energy efficient
light bulbs; and 5.) lower your thermostat by a several degrees when you’re at
work, on vacation, and at night.
Residents can also take advantage of
Pennsauken’s single stream curbside recycling program. Single stream means all
recyclable items can be put into one container without sorting them into categories. Recyclable items include
aluminum and metal cans, numbers
1,2,4,5, and 7 plastic containers (caps removed), phone books, newspapers, magazines, brochures and inserts, cardboard
and paper bags (flattened), greeting
cards, regular and junk mail, paperboard
boxes (cereal, pasta, tissue), glass bottles
and jars, steel bottle caps, paper towel
rolls and more. If you have any questions
about recycling or need a yellow recy-
cling bucket, contact the Department of
Public Works at (856) 633-0178 or [email protected].
Pennsauken has a growing number of
locally-based environmental initiatives
and green events throughout the year
that all residents are welcome to participate in. The Pennsauken Environmental Commission holds meetings the third
Monday of each month at the Pennsauken Library, except in December.
Meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend.We welcome suggestions, so please contact us at
Envirocomm.pennsauken@gmail .com
to share your ideas and/or to stay up to
date on future events/news.
homemade baby food; or to organize
your jewelry collection
• Old clothing – Cut up old clothing to
make rags for cleaning
• Worn/unmatched socks – Stuff multiple socks inside one main sock, tie off
end; hold two socks together and
tightly knot them to create dog toys
• Compact disks – use as drink coasters
(paint, cover)
• Newspaper – use to clean windows,
line trash cans, wrap presents; use in
place of peanuts when mailing packages, as fire starter, or as garden mulch
• Soap wrapper – place it inside your
shoe cabinet or shoe box; it’s a cheap
way of filling the air with a nice smell
Use What You Have
• Reuse and repurpose old items into
something useful. Here are some ideas
on how to reuse everyday items:
• Baking soda – Use to make household
cleaner
• Ice cube trays – Use extra ice cube
trays to freeze leftover broth; to store
Do What You Can
I challenge you to do one thing off the
list you know you can do. Every single
thing we do every day has an impact on
the planet, good or bad. You have the
power to control most of your choices
and, therefore, the impact you create.
You can do more than you realize.
WORKNET In Pennsauken… The Right Medical Provider For Work-Related Injuries!
WORKNET Occupational Medicine specializes in providing comprehensive
medical services for the treatment of work-related injuries and employer health
testing needs. WORKNET is equipped to handle any non life-threatening injuries
by utilizing board-certified medical staff for the treatment of your employee.
S E R V I C E S
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
I N C L U D E :
Work-Related Injury Treatment
Physical Exams (DOT, Non-DOT, OSHA)
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Random Selection/Consortium Services
Immunizations – Hepatitis A&B, Flu
New Hire Physical Ability Testing
Injury Prevention Programs
WORKNET’s Pennsauken office is located at:
9370 Route 130 North, Suite 200 • Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-662-0660
WORKNET has four additional South Jersey locations:
300 South Broadway & Bensons Streets, Suite 101, Camden, NJ 08103, 856-338-0350
37 South White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ 08084, 856-435-2680
2103 Burlington-Mt. Holly Road, Burlington, NJ 08016, 609-747-1891
510 Heron Drive, Suite 108, Swedesboro, NJ 08085, 856-467-8550
SCHEDULE YOUR COMPANY’S FLU SHOTS TODAY!
November 2013
Page 29
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Learning To Win And Lose A Thing Of Beauty
By Billy Wright, Pennsauken
High School Athletic Director
Someone wins. Someone loses.
Victory is sweet. Losing leaves
a bad taste. Celebrations begin. Post
game evaluations are made.
The current fall season for PHS athletes
and coaches has more losses than wins,not
unusual for the Big Red. The current fall
PHS sport record is 39-66-7, competing in
seven sports and three levels: varsity, JV
WEEK 1
Girls Soccer
Cheerleading
Freshman Football
Girls Volleyball
and freshmen. You’d think someone
might give up with so many losses, but not
in this town. For our kids, it is all about fun.
For the coaches, it is a more difficult pill to
swallow, as most are perfectionists, ever
pursuing the elusive big win.
Spend an afternoon watching one of
the PHS athletic teams practicing or
competing, and you will be proud of the
effort exhibited. The young Indian student-athletes compete hard, get physical,
Athletes Of The Week
Alyssa Frisby
Taylor Pouncy
Andrew Goshine
Olivia Summerville
Boys Soccer
Football
Field Hockey
John Gonzalez
Kniquan Cephas
Alivia Bates
WEEK 2
Boys Cross Country
Field Hockey
Girls Soccer
Cheerleading
Freshman Football
Jose Levy
Megan Hilbert
Genesis Novas
Keeniyah Reynolds
Zaire Davis
Girls Cross Country
Girls Volleyball
Boys Soccer
Football
Jenny Luu
Lauren Perry
Tyler Comose
Marquan Jones
WEEK 3
Field Hockey
Girls Soccer
Cheerleading
Boys Cross Country
Freshman Football
N’Dea Irvin-Choy
Amanda Bakley
Nijah McEady
Quincy Arthur
Martin Booker
Girls Volleyball
Boys Soccer
Football
Girls Cross Country
Cerilia Cupit
Brandon Harley
Aaron Swann
Tiffany Dow
WEEK 4
Field Hockey
Girls Soccer
Cheerleading
Boys Cross Country
Freshman Football
Giselle Torres
Sam Thach
Lia Preston
Alex Thatch
Lateef Coleman
Girls Volleyball
Boys Soccer
Football
Girls Cross Country
Tanisha Crawford
Jason Goldstein
Ed Holmes
Briana Roberts
L i v i n g
F a i t h
do not back down, drive themselves unmercifully, determined to achieve. The
PHS coaching staff spends countless
hours, both on the field and after hours
in educational based athletic pursuits.
Coaches guide our young people in
learning and practicing good old American values.The value of hard work, selfdiscipline, dedication, team work, self
esteem, and being responsible are all
character life skills that coaches stress
daily. Coaches also carry with them the
daily burden of the numerous social
woes that many of our athletes bring to
the table. PHS coaches live in a constant,
“could of, should of, would of” world.
When we consider all that our
coaches teach and model and the powerful impact they have on their athletes,
39 wins and 66 losses might seem dismal
to many, but considering the lessons
learned... “It Is A Thing of Beauty.”
Soccer Match As Close As It Gets
As usual, a battle between two equally
skilled squads would take overtime to settle the boys soccer contest between the
visiting Penns Grove Red Devils and the
home-standing Indians.At the conclusion
of regulation time the score was 1-1, with
John Gonzalez getting the equalizer.The
first overtime was a repeat of the first 80
minutes of regulation, as both squads had
chances but did not convert. In the second
overtime, PHS was called for a hand ball
in the box, thus awarding Penns Grove a
penalty kick. PHS goal-keeper Caleb
C h r i s t i a n
Pancoast would go one-on-one with the
Red Devils striker.Albeit a gallant effort
by Caleb, the attempt was good.Then the
whistle sounded and the official waved off
the goal for an obstruction call and Caleb
received another chance. Caleb guessed
right this time, flagging down the ball for
a brilliant save. A moment later, the ball
moved quickly down the pitch to the PHS
end of the field, where Alex Rodriguez
scored the decisive sudden death goal to
present the Indians with the improbable
win. Jason Goldstein had blitzed 80 yards
down field to assist in the goal.
Code Red Continues To Struggle
The latest version of the much anticipated contest between the Code Red
football team and the Washington
Township Minutemen last Saturday was
one that was both entertaining and disappointing for the Indian faithful. In a
continued on page 30
Joseph A. Cuzzupe & Co. Inc.
Residential Services – Est. 1979
French Drains, Sump Pump Installation
Concrete & Asphalt Repairs
Sewer & Water Line Repairs
(856)488-2227
Home Improvement Lic #13VH01210500
C e n t e r
Come Experience the LOVE of God
Worship Services
Sunday
8:30am & 11:00am
Wednesday
7:00pm
Senior Pastor Constance McLean
2323 Rt 73
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
www.lfccnj.com
Transportation is available for the 11am Sunday worship service
from select locations in Pennsauken, call 856-661-8110 x115
see-saw battle that saw PHS rally from
20-7 and 27-13 scores to tie it up early in
the fourth quarter at 27-27, the Indians
finally succumbed on two late scores to
lose the contest 40-34.
Edward Holmes had a 45-yard interception return for a score and caught a
10-yard TD pass from quarterback Tyee
White. Tyee also connected on touchdown strikes of 31 yards to Kazi Robinson and 53 yards with Kyee Thomas.
Marquan Jones had another big day at
tailback, rushing 26 times for 173 yards.
Defensively, Khynir Kenyon had 10
tackles, Aaron Swann had eight and
Kandeh Kamara had three sacks.
For the season, Marquan Jones is the
top rusher with 398 yards in four games;
Kazi Robinson leads the receivers with
14 catches; Aaron Swann has the most
tackles with 31; and Ed Holmes is the
Pick-up subject to geographic and other restrictions.
D02154 10/12 JM
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Page 30
November 2013
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
PYAASPORTS
Soccer Registration Begins This Month
PYAA soccer spring registration for
ages 4-10 will be held online now
through January. Please visit PYAAsoccernj.com or PYAA.net or e-mail
[email protected] for in-person
registration dates for more information.
Online registration for PYAA
wrestling, boys and girls ages 4-14 will
run through Dec. 5. In-person registration will be held on Nov. 7, 14, and 21,
from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the PYAA Field
House on Marion and Elm avenues.
Visit PYAAwrestling.org or PYAA.net
or call (856) 718-0296 for more information. In addition, PYAA is looking for assistant and junior wrestling coaches.
Registration for PYAA Basketball will
be held Nov. 4-8 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at
the PYAA Field House. Visit PYAA.net
for late registration information as well as
what day your child will need to be at the
draft. Draft week will be held at Howard
Phifer Middle School, 8201 Park Ave.
from Nov. 18-22. There will be no registrations taken during the draft. Coaches
and coaching assistants are still needed for
this year’s basketball season.
Please call Kenny at (856)
308-3362 or e-mail trudyp1983
@yahoo.com for any questions.
continued from page 29
leading scorer with 24 points.
PYAA Cheerleading had a
very successful car wash
which was held on Saturday,
Sept. 7. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the cheerleaders!
Free Buffet During All Eagles Games
LIVE PREMIER
LEAGUE GAMES
Catch All The
NFL Action Here!
Every Saturday Morning
Kegs And Eggs
We Open at 10am
Featuring Guinness, Stella &
Boddington’s Beer Specials
Special EAGLES GAME DAY MENU
BUY Any of our AwardWinning Burgers
and get a Bobby Ray’s/EaglesT-Shirt
$2.00 MILLER LITE DRAFTS
EVERY SUNDAY
$2 TUESDAY’S
Every bottle of beer is $2 Bucks All Day!
LUCKY 7
7 Hand-Selected
Craft Beers
will be $3 Each
Every Wednesday
from 6pm-10pm
$3 Dollar Thursday’s
All 3 Olive Shots - $3 Twisted Tea - $3
Fireball Shots - $3
Corona & Red Stripe Bottles - $3
Fire Ball Friday’s
PBR Pounder & Fireball Shot – $5
Miller Lite, Coors Lite &
Michelob Ultra Bottles – $2.50
Learning To Win
And Lose A
Thing Of Beauty
6324 Westfield Avenue • Pennsauken
Corner of Westfield Avenue & Cove Road
856-356-2072 ww.braysplace.com
Find us on
Facebook/Twitter @brayplace
Check us out on facebook for great coupon deals each month
Volleyball On A Tear
After a slow start and 0-5 record, the
PHS girls Volleyball team has won five
of its last six contests, including a big 2-1
win over Seneca.The Golden Eagles defeated the Indians 2-0 in a early season
game, to show how positively the team is
responding to new Coach Jack Killion’s
system. In two close games, the Big Red
hung tough and did not fold under pressure. Lauren Perry had seven kills and
nine service points, Cerieia Cupit had five
kills, four aces and eight service points;
Olivia Summerville had 17 assists; Nataejah Clayton four kills and service points;
and Tanisha Crawford three kills and
seven digs.
Cheerleaders In Pink
The PHS cheerleaders were cheering
for a cure at the home football game Sept.
28 versus Washington Township. Ever
mindful of breast cancer and its affect on
the lives of so many women, coaches
Nicole DeSesso and Tremaine Medley
had the team wear pink and set up at the
front gate to pass out information about
the disease and collect funds. The cheerleaders were able to collect $200 to be donated to breast cancer research.
Friday Under The Lights Returns
The Friday night experience reaches
Pennsauken for the second time, as the
Athletic Department will rent lights to
conduct what is expected to be a well attended extravaganza.The game is slotted
for Nov. 8, 7 p.m. at Vince McAneney
Field, as the Renegades of Shawnee will
attempt to ruin the evening for a large
home crowd.The game is the last official
contest for determining power points
and to determine which eight schools
qualify for the NJSIAA state football
playoffs. Shawnee is a perennial South
Jersey football power, so a lot of power
points will be generated for the winner.
Several activities are planned for this
memorable night, which is being declared PYAA night. PYAA fall sport
athletes will be granted free admission to
the game with a ticket from their PYAA
coach and the wearing of their game jersey. PYAA athletes will be honored at a
halftime procession around the track. So
mark your calendar and be a part of the
Friday night under the lights experience.
AUTOMOTIVE
For All Your Automotive Needs!
MARTINEZ
Auto Parts
7908 River Road
Delair NJ 08110
856-662-6020
REAL ESTATE
Need Office Space For Your Growing Business?
FULL SERVICE Inside & Out
$5 99
WASH, VAC
WINDOWS
& TOWEL
DRYING
With Coupon. Valid Any Day. Not valid with any other offer.
Expires 11-30-13
AAP306
PRECISION
REPAIRS
Tarragon Office Center
Collision Experts
Free Estimates • Appraisers On Site • Body & Paint Repairs
Lifetime Guarantee • Frame & Alignment Repairs
Rental Vehicles • Unibody Repairs • Shuttle Service
S TAT E
O F
T H E
A R T
E Q U I P M E N T
856-665-1589
(856) 663-6186
NJ License #10013
856-663-5000
Heater Installation • Repair • Maintenance
HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS
MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO CALIBRATE,
ADJUST AND TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT TO
OPERATE AT ITS PEAK EFFICIENCY
Dedicated to providing customers with fast, dependable service.
cherryhilloffice.com [email protected]
Specializing In Supporting Growing Businesses
Stanley Barge
Owner/Pennsauken resident
NJ Lic. #13VH03938700
856-495-6802
Fax: 856-663-1968
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: stanshvaconline.com
Washer & Dryer
Repair
MOST MODELS
Unbeatable Rate • Instant Service
Day • Evenings • Weekends
– Dryer Lint Cleanings –
Call Nick 856-577-1189
“We Will Make Your Car Look Like New”
PA License #1359
811 Church Rd. • Cherry Hill (across from Cherry Hill Mall)
SERVICES
WE STAND BEHIND
OUR WORK FOR
AS LONG AS YOU
OWN YOUR CAR
Competent • Prompt • Professional
Howie Electrical has been a leader in solving Pennsauken’s electrical
problems for over 19 years. Our goal is to provide prompt electrical service
of the highest quality with the finest technical expertise.
Residental / Commercial • No Job Too Big or Too Small
Portable & Stand By Generators Installation • Sales • Services
ASK US HOW TO REDUCE YOUR ELECTRIC BILL
Douglas C. Howie Pennsauken Resident
J.G. SERVICES
“Same Day Courier Service”
“Proudly serving Camden & Burlington Counties”
POOPER-SCOOPER
Enjoy your yard…
Let us do the work!
$10 per week (1 dog)
$4 per week each
additional dog
Call John at (856)382-0350
Email: [email protected] Visit us at: www.JGservicesnj.com
7205 MAPLE AVENUE • PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109
(Between Haddonfield & Merchantville Roads)
Trees – Trees – Trees
ServingPennsaukenandMerchantvilleforover25years
The Tree Professionals
856-829-5426
Trimming • Removal
Stump Grinding
FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES
Call Brian at 856-488-7151
QUICK SERVICE
Plumbing - Air Conditioning
NJRMP 9325
SERVING ALL OF PENNSAUKEN & MERCHANTVILLE
WITH OVER 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Call South Jersey Service’s Don Nelson at
Eastern Environmental LLC
www.easternes.com
Complete Auto Repairs & Towing
For all your automotive needs call Kevin C Greening
856-662-7199 or 856-663-8884
Free customer pick-up and delivery
“You Can’t Work On Today’s Vehicles
With Yesterdays Technology”
ALL
MAJOR
AND
MINOR
R E PA I R S
DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WITH ALL THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
“WE’RE THE HOME OF THE SECRET WEAPON”
NJ Inspection • Air Conditioning • Corporate Fleet Repairs • Light Duty Deisel
Limousines • Electrical • Towing • Tires & Brakes • Transmissions • Front Wheel Drive
Tony’s Auto Service
Proudly Serving Pennsauken & Merchantville since 1958
with over 130 years of combined experience!
4710 North Route 130 • Pennsauken
856-661-0077 • www.tonysauto.net
Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
$10.00 OFF
Any Repair
with purchase of $50.00 or more.
Not to be combined with any other offers. Offer expires 11/30/13
856-429-2494
7 Day aWeek • 24 Hours a Day • Always On Call
Dr. John P. Virgilio, DDS
FEDERICI
GENERAL DENTISTRY
“We help you keep your teeth”
5905 Browning Road • Pennsauken, NJ 08109
FULL SERVICE HOME REMODELING COMPANY
CALL (856) 662-3379
WE SPECIALIZE IN EVERY AREA OF MAINTAINING AND UP KEEP OF YOUR HOME
EMERGENCY CARE • SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS • DENTURES & REPAIRS
Most insurance plans accepted
Services you can count on.
Bookkeeping
Income tax preparations
Payroll
Audit Reviews
Business Registrations
Bill of Sale
Notary Public
Personal Letters
Philadelphia Expediter
Quick Deed Transfers
Interpretations
Promissory Notes
Property Management
ITIN Numbers
And Much More!!!
The Taxes and Payroll People
• Quarterly Taxes for Business Owners
• Personal Income Tax Returns
• Rapid Refunds
SE HABLA ESPANOL
Call today or visit our office and we
will be glad to answer any inquiries!
5622 Westfield Ave. Pennsauken
856-663-9229 Fax 856-663-9033
www.PREMIEREBOOKKEEPING.com
NO SUBCONTRACTORS
•Kitchen
•Bathrooms
•Finish Basement
•Ceramic Tile
•Painting
•Wallpaper
•Trimwork
Visit our website
federiciinterior.com
856-662-8864
Fully Licensed
Fully Insured
•Crown Molding
•Siding
•Windows & Doors
•Drywall
•Decks
•Laminate Floors
•Other Remodeling Needs
Document Shredding
•Secure for Personal & Business•
856.488.1480
5505 Rt. 130 N. • Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Gift Certificates Available • Call for Saturday Hours
IS CREMATION FOR YOU?
Most people think cremation is simpler, less expensive,
quicker with fewer decisions than a full burial funeral. In some
cases that is the truth. But in most cases cremation requires more
decisions because more options are available.
There are two major decisions regarding cremation. The first
is whether to have a viewing/visitation period or not. If so, then
the embalming operation, casketing, dressing, casket rental etc.
are necessary and the costs are similar to a burial funeral. If no
viewing is desired the embalming and casket are not needed and
a Memorial Service is usually held at the funeral home or church.
Quite often families have a clergy person for the service, the urn
displayed, photos, floral arrangements and a video tribute.
The second decision is what is to be done with the cremains
(ashes). Some people elect to have them buried in a cemetery;
normally they can be place above or with a previous burial, depending on the cemetery. Cremains can also be scattered, depending on the location. Normally the cremains are placed in
some type of container/urn. If an urn is not selected they are
placed them in a temporary urn until a decision has been made.
We have been handling cremation funerals for three
generations. Our first cremation funeral was in 1928. Feel free to
contact us for copy of our cremation brochures.
“It is our mission to care for and treat families as we would our own.”
CALL, WRITE, OR EMAIL AND ASK FOR INFO REGARDING OUR SERVICES
• Guaranteed price, trusted preneed, prepaid funeral and cremation services, 100% refundable
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicaid Preplanning advice
• Flexible burial and cremation options with competitive pricing
• Personalized funeral, cremation and memorial services
• Beautiful lasting video tributes, scattering services, valet service
•Obituary web site, floral, headstone, luncheon, concierge, musician services and recommendations
• Newsletters, holiday tree lighting service
• Veterans funerals, burial benefits and discounted VA packages
• Parking facilities for over 200 automobiles and handicap accessible
Three generations of professional family owned
Funeral and Cremation Services for over 85 years.
2426 Cove Road • Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Our Only Location
Traditional Service • Cremations
856-662-1271
www.inglesbyfuneralhome.com
[email protected]
John E. Inglesby
Manager
NJ License #3228