AllAround - Pennsauken Township

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AllAround
Pennsauken
A Publication for the Community of Pennsauken
May 2013
Summer Fun From Pennsauken’s 2013 Budget Stays Under State Cap,
Pennsauken Parks Maintains Township Services
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
doing much more with less. It’s critical that increased costs outside of the Township’s
and Recreation
Pennsauken Township recently an- any additional expenditure we make for control that needed to be addressed in the
For Children
Summer Fun Camp– 6.5 Hours, 7 Weeks
This is a program for children in kindergarten through grade six. They will enjoy
weekly field trips and visits to the
Pennsauken Municipal Pool. Camp is
seven weeks from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.,
June 24 through Aug. 9 at Delair School
on Derousse Ave.. Cost is $135 per week
and includes materials.
Beading and Jewelry
Children ages 7-13 can learn the popular craft of beading and jewelry making.
Make a bracelet, earrings or whatever you
want.The program will be from 10 a.m. to
noon on July 15-19 at the Pennsauken
Municipal Building Meeting Room. The
fee is $45 per week.
Bowling
This fun camp is at Pinsetters Bowling
Center on Maple Avenue in Pennsauken.
Basic bowling instruction will be provided
by qualified instructors and skills competitions for prizes will be held the last day of
the camp. The program runs from 10 a.m.
to noon on July 8-12 and is for kids ages 613.The fee is $50 for the week and includes
shoes and ball.
Boxing
Kids ages 7-16 can get in a regulation-size
boxing ring at R & B Boxing this summer.
Certified instructors from the facility off
Haddonfield Road will introduce students
continued on page 20
nounced that the local property tax levy
for 2013 will be within the constraints of
the 2010 property tax levy cap law, as mandated by the State of New Jersey. The
Township’s efforts to keep the tax rate
down do not result in any layoffs or reductions in services.
The result of keeping property taxes
within the cap means that each taxpayer in
Pennsauken is being asked to pay 9.7 cents
more per $100 of their property’s assessed
value for the municipal budget, .8 cents
more for the garbage district budget, and
3.4 cents more for the school tax.As an example, for a home in Pennsauken with an
assessed value of $90,300, that household
would pay an additional $2.41 a week.
“Over the past few years, our administration and our Chief Financial Officer
have really cut our budget to the bare
bones. We’ve gotten rid of the fat,” says
Pennsauken Mayor Rick Taylor. “We’re
the town is very well thought out.”
The services that Pennsauken Township
provides its residents and businesses would
not be possible without local property taxes.
These taxes make up the largest revenue
source in the municipal budget. The value
of these taxes in regards to Pennsauken’s
day-to-day operations is very significant.
However, much consideration was given to
insure that the tax increases did not create
undue hardship for members of the
Pennsauken community.
“We understand the initial reaction people have when their taxes are raised. Remember, when your taxes go up, so do the
taxes of your elected officials,” explains Taylor.“Our Township, as well as the individual
members of Committee, is making the
same types of sacrifices that our residents
do. We try our very best to keep tax increases to an absolute minimum.”
This year, Pennsauken once again faced
operating budget. In 2012, Pennsauken
Township experienced a loss of tax ratables
in excess of $13 million, requiring the Township to add $190,806 to this year’s budget to
balance out the state adjudicated tax appeals. In addition, these successful appeals
resulted in Pennsauken refunding $300,000
in back taxes.
Another outside factor is the health
benefits of Township employees. Much like
any employer, health care costs are a significant expenditure for the Township, particularly as premiums continue to rise.“We
were able to negotiate a zero increase in
premiums last year, but are facing an increase of $540,363 for 2013,” explains Ron
Crane, Pennsauken’s chief financial officer.
“Exhausting all available avenues, we reviewed the Township’s current plan against
the state health benefits program, which is
a comparable health plan.The plan we curcontinued on page 21
Camden County Event Focuses On Raising The Next Generation
On April 13, the Camden County
Board of Freeholders, through its Department of Health and Human Services and
the Department of Children’s Services,
held a free parenting conference, entitled,
“Raising The Next Generation,” at
Pennsauken High School.The event, filled
with interactive workshops and exhibiPennsauken High School hosted Camden tions, was designed to not only help kids
and families meet the challenges of everyCounty’s “Raising The Next Generaton”
parenting conference, held on April 13.
day life, but to also help children become
the happy, healthy, smart people they were
born to be.
“We’re keying in on families and children,” explains Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez. “What we’re doing is providing
opportunities where parents can engage
with their children, grow together, and
learn how to interact.”
The 35 workshops held throughout the
day included topics such as using social
media, helping to fight bullying through
Look!
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Pennsauken Holds
First-Ever Green Fair
See Page 5
Residents “Spring” Into
Action To Clean Properties
See Page 16
Food Adventures:
Cinco de Mayo And More
See Page 28
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
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ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
M AY O R’S Honoring Those Who Have Made The Ultimate Sacrifice
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another type of sacrifice, those made by Marine Cpl. Terry Allen died tragically read it, is that we live in the greatest counthe men and women of the Armed days before he was scheduled to come try in the world.A country that allows its
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By Rick Taylor,
Forces that have given their lives for the home for good.These are just two recent citizens the freedom to speak and to
Mayor of
examples.You really don’t have to go too write what they feel in their hearts.A nasake of their country.
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Pennsauken
Township
As a member of Pennsauken’s Town- far in our community to find someone tion filled with dedicated individuals who
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ship Committee for many years, I’ve had impacted by the loss of a soldier that they choose to serve their country in the
the opportunity to help welcome many knew and loved. In fact, Pennsauken has Armed Forces and are willing to make
E Mayor Rick Taylor
of our town’s soldiers home. Soldiers like two memorials honoring our fallen sol- the ultimate sacrifice to protect it.
R First of all, I’d like to wish all the Sgt. James Riley, a POW who was over- diers. One, sponsored by the Township, During the Memorial Day weekend,
Mothers out there a very Happy
Mother’s Day. We all know the saying,
“Behind every good man, there’s a good
woman.”Well,before that man meets that
good woman, there’s a mother. Being a
mother is one of the most important jobs
that a woman can have. What a mother
does for her children and the sacrifices
that she makes can never truly be measured, but their impact lasts for a lifetime.
At the end of May, we also have Memorial Day, an opportunity to reflect on
whelmed by the outpouring of support
from our residents and elected officials;
and Specialist Kyle Haines, an Army
Combat Medic who came home to much
fanfare last spring. But I’ve also joined my
sorrow with that of our community,
mourning the loss of brave Americans
from Pennsauken who didn’t get a
chance for a hero’s welcome. Sgt. First
Class Michael Egan, a 1987 graduate of
Pennsauken High School, lost his life
during Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
can be found on the corner of Westfield
Ave. and Browning Rd.; the other, built
through donations by Pennsauken’s
AMVets Post 101, resides along River
Rd. by the overpass of the Betsy Ross
Bridge. I encourage our residents to take
an opportunity to visit these monuments
and pay your respects to the brave men
and women who gave up their lives for
the freedoms we enjoy today.
The only reason I’m able to write this
article, and the only reason you’re able to
Pennsauken’s veterans have wreath laying ceremonies to pay their respect to
the honored dead.VFW Post 1270, 2324
Penn St., holds their ceremony on Sunday, May 26 at 11 a.m.;AMVets Post 101,
519 June Road, holds theirs on Memorial Day, May 27, also at 11 a.m. These
events really put you in touch with the
true spirit of the holiday. It’s not about
the three-day weekend. It’s remembering that some gave all so that you can
continue to live free.
In closing, I’d like to leave you with the
inscription on one of Pennsauken’s memorials to our fallen soldiers:
“Pennsauken remembers. By coming
here today, you are honoring our veterans of all wars. This is your salute, your
show of gratitude to all those who have
served our country with dignity and
pride for the cause of Liberty. The time
to remember is now and forever.”
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May 2013
MAYCALENDAR
Wine and Craft Beer Social
The Pennsauken All Sports Booster
Club holds its annual Wine and Craft
Beer Social on Thursday, May 2, 6:30
p.m. at Colleen’s at the Savoy, 1444 Rt.
73 North, Pennsauken.Tickets are $30 at
the door. Proceeds go to help fund
$5,000 in scholarships for PHS studentathletes from the Class of 2013.
AARP Events
Pennsauken AARP Chapter 2861 will
meet on Monday, May 13 at the
Pennsauken Methodist Church Hall,
3541 Pennsylvania Ave. Social time is
12:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 1 p.m.
AARP members must purchase their
Spring Luncheon tickets at this meeting.
The luncheon is on June 10 and will be
held at the Pennsauken Country Club.
AARP is also sponsoring a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Wednesday, May 29.The cost is $48.00 per person
and includes a variety of amenities. For
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Open House
The Burrough-Dover House, 9201
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Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 1710 house and the museum will
be open for tours conducted by costumed docents. The event also features
colonial crafts, games and demonstrations for the children, as well as a new
petting zoo and pony rides.The event is
free; refreshments will be available for
a nominal cost.
Evening Membership Department
The Evening Membership Department of the Woman’s Club of Merchantville holds its monthly meeting on
Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Merchantville Community Center. All are
welcome. For more information, contact
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Flea Markets
Temple Lutheran Church, on the corner of Merchantville Ave. and Rt. 130 in
Pennsauken, is hosting a flea market on
Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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together during an evening of song and dance to celebrate the school’s
125th anniversary, as well as 90 years of CCHS theatre. You might be able to
pick out a familiar face among the performers, but you’ll have to look twice.
Tickets are $20.
Knights of Columbus Council #3512
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St. Cecilia’s school yard, 49th St. and
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PASA Meeting
The State of New Jersey has asked the
Pennsauken Alliance on Substance
Abuse (PASA) to survey our community to develop effective programs to educate our citizens about drug and
alcohol abuse in the Township. To facilitate this process, PASA is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, June 19, 7
p.m., in the Community Room at the
Pennsauken Free Public Library. For
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Pennsauken Hosts First-Ever Green Fair To Promote Sustainability Efforts
In conjunction with Earth Day,
Pennsauken held its first-ever Green Fair
on April 20 at the Township’s Municipal
Complex and Community Garden. The
event was sponsored by the Pennsauken
Green Team, a group of residents and
municipal employees who have a strong
interest in the environment.
The Green Fair featured a variety of
participating businesses, vendors and
local organizations, as well as offered activities that demonstrated the different
aspects of sustainability, the concept that
everything that we need for our survival
and well-being depends, either directly or
indirectly, on our natural environment.
“The purpose of the Green Fair is to
educate and engage the public about
[Pennsauken’s] sustainable initiatives,”
explains Renee Cirillo, a coordinator of
this year’s Green Fair and a member of
Pennsauken’s Green Team. “We want
people to know about the Green Team,
what we’re doing, and we want to hear
their ideas on how to make our town
more sustainable.”
The Green Fair itself was a model of
sustainability, being held outdoors during
daylight hours to reduce energy output;
electricity consumption was limited, as
only one machine was used during the
entire event; electronics recycling was
provided on site by the Camden County
Pollution Control Finance Authority; and
several recycling bins were strategically
placed throughout the vendor area. The
choice of the location of the Green Fair
was both bike and pedestrian-friendly, as
well as centrally located to public transportation.
The Green Fair is part of a larger initiative. Sustainable Jersey is 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. Pennsauken is working with Sustainable Jersey to receive its
Bronze Certification. The Green Fair,
combined with efforts such as
Pennsauken’s Community Garden,
“green” purchasing policies within
Pennsauken Township, as well as an energy audit of all municipal buildings,
should help make this possible.
Overall, the Green Team was happy
with the response to this first-ever event.
They look forward to building upon this
recent activity and moving towards mak-
ing Pennsauken more sustainable.
“We’re thrilled with the turnout at our
first Green Fair,” adds Cirillo. “We look
forward to growing our outreach and
would love feedback from our commu-
nity to learn how they’d like Pennsauken
to be more sustainable.”
To share ideas on sustainability, or for
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LOOKING BACK
IN HISTORY
Seventy Years Ago, The Wreck Of The Nellie Bly
Seven decades ago, the worst railroad
accident in the history of Pennsauken
Township occurred near River Road in
Delair. The 1943 wreck of the Nellie Bly
cost 14 lives and injured nearly 100. This
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an express line between New York and
Atlantic City named the “Nellie Bly,”
after the celebrated female investigative
reporter of the nineteenth century. By
1943, the Nellie Bly had been traveling
the rails for decades, not without mishap,
including fatal accidents. However, for the
most part, the train was a safe, frequent,
and popular express to a holiday for New
Yorkers and others along the line.
1943 was wartime. On weekends especially, the train would be full of military
families and soldiers on leave.
On the evening of Sunday, May 23,
1943, the train left Atlantic City around
9 p.m., with engineer C. J. Pidcock at the
throttle. Pidcock was reportedly not experienced on this particular route, but
had been an engineer since 1930 and
came from a family with a long tradition
of railroading.
The train was pulled by a coal-fired
steam locomotive and its tender, and
consisted of fifteen passenger cars, reportedly bearing 1,239 people.
About 10 p.m., the Nellie Bly, having
crossed the state, entered Delair and
approached its connector to turn northward. The engineer applied the air
brakes, which had been tested and
had functioned properly. Apparently,
the train did not slow enough.
On the curve,a wheel of the locomotive
mounted the track on the higher, left side
of the curve.The train went off the track.
The locomotive turned over on its side
and plunged into the sandy embankment of the curve, which fortunately contained its coal fire, coming to rest about
20 feet from the track. The tender came
to rest leaning, but upright.
The first passenger car became un-
Officials and first responders work at
the crash site of the Nellie Bly, the
worst railroad accident in the history
of Pennsauken. Photo courtesy of the
Camden County Historical Society.
hitched by its momentum and came to
rest on its left side between the locomotive and the tracks.The second passenger
car, however, reportedly rammed the
tender and rose up into the air before
falling back to rest, with the third car
smashing against the second car and
stopping upright.
Four more passenger cars derailed,
less catastrophically, however.
Local residents witnessed the crash
and the call for help went out immediately. Police Chief Thomas Thorpe reportedly arrived three minutes later,
only to find the Township Director of
Public Safety, Rendle Wilgoos, already
supervising at the scene.
The scene was terrible. Tangled rail
cars, ripped up track and rising steam
were accompanied by the panicked
screams of trapped passengers, all in near
total darkness. Bystanders began to help
pull passengers who could move out of
the overturned cars. Soon automobile
headlights were used to illuminate the
scene; then emergency floodlights from
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WAGSWORLD
Giddyap Horsey! Remembering The TV Western
By Bob Wagner, AAP
Columnist
I am a child of the TV Era. For years,
I made reference to the time of day
based on TV shows rather than by clock.
Such as... morning news, soap opera time,
after school dance party shows, prime
time, or Johnny Carson time.
Nowadays, time has lost all meaning,
with 24-hour cable, hundreds of channels, and on demand. If it wasn’t for the
sun’s appearance every so often, retired
folks could go weeks without any idea of
time of day.
That said, I find myself trying to recall
and record the total number of cowboythemed shows that fueled my young life
in the 50’s and 60’s. Some shows hung on
into the 70’s just because, I guess, Hollywood had all those horses and props still
sitting around. As my list grew, my dusty
old memory needed help, and I called my
friend Joe Jones for assistance. His memory, less clouded by tobacco and
processed foods, is sharper than mine,
and somewhat longer. Together, we re-
AAP Columnist Bob Wagner has suggested a contest. Whoever correctly
arranges the following TV Westerns in chronological order will be placed in a
drawing for “amazing” prizes. Details are provided in Mr. Wagner’s article.
called the list shown with this column. It
is in no specific order, as newer shows
helped us recall older ones.As the obsession grew, I realized that this quest, and
the ensuing column that always follows,
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by the long suffering wife from her vantage point on the couch, where she rules
our casa, the remote, her farm, and the
thermostat. She couldn’t remember one
single cowboy show, and she said emphatically that neither she, nor anyone
she knew, cared a whit about old TV
shows. But I think she is just a tad cranky
still after my most recent husbandly moment involving the almost burning down
of the front porch, which is another column for another time.
So, putting my head together with
other crazed men of letters, I propose a
contest! Whoever puts these shows together in chronological order of appearance, closest to real time, will be placed
in a drawing to win “amazing” prizes,
provided by All Around Pennsauken.
Judging will be done by the publishing
staff. Employees, friends, family, pets, and
the recently deceased may all apply. Results will be published in the July issue,
when it is the middle of summer, and
nothing else is going on.
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As you read this, I shall be pulling into
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has forgiven me for the aforementioned
almost-burning down of the porch, she
will be with me. I will return when the
money runs out. Go plant your Jersey
tomatoes and Happy Mother’s Day.
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May 2013
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During the next businesses.
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the organization will be discussing wellness programs for small businesses and
the Affordable Care Act. Jeff Wild,
director of wellness for WORKNET
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will provide clarification on the new
Affordable Care Act, also known as
“Obamacare,” as well as how wellness
programs can provide benefits for
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North and Remington Avenue. Registration begins at 11:45 a.m.The cost is $20 per
person. To RSVP for the event, e-mail
Terry Carr at [email protected]
or call 856-665-1000 by Monday, May 6.
BIG Council Sponsors Mayor Event
The B.I.G. Council invites business
professionals to a special networking
event with Pennsauken Mayor Rick
Taylor and Merchantville Mayor Frank
Celebrate Life,
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tures an evening of good food, music and
fun.Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the
door and will benefit local green initiatives. For more information, visit the
B.I.G. Council’s Facebook Page at facebook.com/BIGCouncil, or e-mail [email protected].
Date of Pennsauken Car and Bike
Show Announced
The Business Industry and Government Council is once again a proud
sponsor of the Pennsauken Car and
Bike Show. The event, held on Sunday,
Sept. 22 along Maple Ave. in Pennsauken, features a wide variety of hot
rods, custom cars, motorcycles and more.
Businesses or organizations interested in
sponsorship opportunities for the Car
Joe Cooney, business writer for the
Courier-Post, spoke to members of the
B.I.G. Council about what types of business
stories are currently being covered in the
newspaper. Cooney also highlighted important business practices referenced from
“The Personal Touch: What You Really
Need to Succeed in Today’s Fast-Paced
Business World,” the book he co-authored
with PR professional Terrie Williams. Attendees also had an opportunity to ask
Cooney questions about reaching reporters with story ideas, as well as South
Jersey’s current business environment.
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After 35 years of serving New Jersey
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their operations.As of April 1, Independent Alarm has opened a new location at
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The Pennsauken location will house
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With 5,000 square feet of office space
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Pennsauken Police Part Of “Click It Or Ticket” Campaign
Law enforcement officers from the
Pennsauken Police Department will be
cracking down on unbuckled motorists
and passengers as part of the national
“Click it or Ticket” campaign.
Beginning May 20 and running
through June 2, the annual initiative includes high visibility law enforcement
seat belt checkpoints and saturation patrols, as well as local and national public-
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pledging to work with County and State
government to clean up and beautify public
spaces along the highway.
This initiative can only be successful if
individual owners and business people participate by ensuring that their respective
properties are clean and green. We believe
this is an inexpensive effort which will
enhance the appearance of our stretch of
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Route 130, attract customers to existing
businesses, and spark new interest in
Pennsauken Township as a place to locate.
We are asking all property owners and
business people along the thoroughfare to
maintain clean parking areas, neat gardens
and fresh signage. Perhaps you might consider planting a tree, some bushes or some
perennial flowers. Working together, the
initiative will be a success and the future will
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passengers recognizing the life saving
value of seat belts.
“Using a seat belt is the simplest way
for a driver and his or her passengers to
protect themselves while traveling,” says
Gary Poedubicky,Acting Director of the
New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic
Safety.“In 2010 alone, seat belts saved an
estimated 12,546 nationwide.”
Last year, the front seat belt usage rate
in New Jersey declined for the first time
in 15 years to 88.29 percent. Poedubicky
noted that the goal for this year’s campaign is to once again move the usage
rate above 90 percent.“To meet our goal,
we must continue both enforcement and
public outreach efforts that educate all
motor vehicle occupants about the importance of buckling up, every ride.”
Poedubicky added that the campaign
will focus on rear seat passengers, as well.
Despite laws requiring adult back seat
passengers to buckle up, adult back seat
belt use stands at only 36 percent.
During the 2012 “Click it or Ticket”
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officers issued 29,307 seat belt citations,
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Pennsauken Businesses Help Create
Perfect Prom Moments
By Alan Gibson, AAP Contributor
It’s that time of year.The hair, the nails,
the flowers, all have to be absolutely perfect; everything needs to match for that
special day. There will be music, entertainment, pictures. It will be a day you
will carry fond memories of for the rest
of your life.
Did you think I was talking about a
wedding? You can be forgiven for that. I
was actually talking about prom, the ultimate high school rite of passage. Here
are some local businesses that can help
make your prom memorable.
For that perfect hairdo, you know that
one you’ll look at a picture of twenty
years later and go, “What was I thinking?” there are a lot of options in
Pennsauken. Beauty Within Hair Salon
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Arcy’s Salon on Maple Ave. will also be
offering specials closer to prom time.
And you’ll need some awesome
threads to go with that new “do.” Cove
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Ave. on Cove Rd., is offering discounts
on a variety of dresses from designers including Jovani, Mac Duggal,Alyce Paris,
and more. Prom shoes are also available
at 20 percent off. For the gentlemen,
Cove Bridal has a $40 coupon off of
tuxedo rentals from Jim’s Formal Wear
available at their store.
For many ladies, nails complete the
perfect look. Infinity Nail Salon on
Maple Ave. offer discounts to their under
18 customers.
Finally, there’s flowers. Jerry’s Flowers
and Gifts on Westfield Ave. offers a 10%
discount on online purchases, good for
prom or Mother’s Day Flowers. Also,
Harris Bouquet on Maple Ave. can
match colors, give advice, even spice up
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The Executive Board of the Pennsauken Historical Society recently announced that it has received a grant from
the Camden County Open Space
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to have a new heating, air-conditioning,
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“This grant-funded work will help to
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Seventy Years Ago, The Wreck Of The Nellie Bly
continued from page 6
the Township and surrounding communities arrived. These were set up under
the direction of the chiefs of the
Delaware Gardens and North Merchantville Fire Companies.A communications system was quickly established to
summon medical and rescue assistance
wherever it couldbe found.
Emergency systems and training that
had been instituted for wartime preparedness now sped relief to the survivors. Within minutes, dozens of
firefighters, police, and rescue personnel
were on hand. First aid stations were established in neighboring homes, including that of Russell Walton, a former
member of Township Committee. An
emergency
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The engineer was placed under arrest
by Police Chief Thorpe, though he was
released on his own recognizance. The
subsequent investigation, including a
partial re-enactment of the occurrences
leading to the accident, concluded that
excessive speed on the curve caused the
accident. However the engineer was ultimately acquitted.
The wreck of the Nellie Bly killed 14
people, passengers and railroad employees. It took several days for the wreckage
to be cleared, and more for the rippedup tracks to be restored. It was the worst
railroad accident in our Township history.
It can be said, however, that Pennsauken’s response at the moment of horror was swift and effective, and it was
highly commended by state, county and
local emergency officials. It was among
our finest moments.
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had been equipped with 25 cots against
wartime emergency. A similar station
was established at Longfellow School.
Dr. Penrose Thompson, head of the
medical unit of the Defense Council,
took charge and was soon joined by Drs.
Samter, Gosper, Carlander and Ferren
of Pennsauken, as well as Drs. Loeling,
Beideman, Browning, and Bush of Merchantville. The Merchantville-Pennsauken Red Cross, under the direction of
Mrs. Frederick Holman, also provided
assistance.
The nearby Kieckhefer manufacturing plant quickly sent its medical unit to
assist. Perhaps most importantly, Kieckhefer also provided acetylene torches
and cutters along with men trained to use
them. Many passengers remained
trapped until they could be cut free from
the twisted wreckage of the train.
Also responding to the call for help,
Revs. Letus Moran and Raymond Kavanaugh of St. Cecilia’s arrived and began
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to those who had not survived the crash.
All the fatalities among the passengers
had occurred in the second passenger car.
12 passengers died, including four members of the Shapiro family from NewYork.
Also among those killed were a woman
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fireman and the conductor died also.
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Farmers Market In Merchantville Prepares For Second Season
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A Love Letter To The Wonderful
People Met Along The Way
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
Having just come back from a glorious,
fun-filled European book tour, I have to
tell you, I’m jazzed about life in general.
Now granted, signing books with a
view of the Swiss Alps is a real treat, but
truly, it’s the people I meet along the way
who inspire me the most.
I have made wonderful friendships
thanks to the written word, and I know in
my heart they will surely last a lifetime.
Yes, beautiful people in the UK and Germany, France, and even those with a permanent view of the Swiss Alps; but also
people in Iowa, Nebraska, Massachusetts,
Texas, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New
York, Florida, and of course, right here in
the beautiful Garden State of New Jersey.
Actually this column is a love letter to
all who have become my dear friends, as
you have been a huge part of making
many of my dreams come true.
I have been inspired by you and
moved by you. I’ve listened and watched
and learned and grown as a person because of you. And I’m ever grateful.
One of those amazingly wonderful
friends, one who reads this column all the
way over in Santa Monica, California,
has become like a sister to me. Her name
is Shelly Fredman.
And here’s a story about how a little
magic is weaved into everyday life and
makes believers out of many of us.
Segue back to 2002. Shelly’s mom,
Franny, read an article about me in a local
Philadelphia paper. It was more than a
decade ago when my first book, “The
Purple Hat Gang,” came out. Franny read
the article about this “50 something”
woman who decided to make her dreams
of becoming an author a reality.
The newspaper story was a study in
Tenacity 101 and Shelly loved it.
At the time,Shell had been a teacher for
over a quarter of a century and truly loved
her job, but deep inside of her beat the
heart of an author with a fair share of tenacity herself.And after listening to her mother
read the article over the phone,Shelly took
it upon herself to find me and ask, “How
can I do this!?! Where do I start!?!”
Well, that first phone call lasted over
two hours; when it was over, we both felt
as if we had known each other all of our
lives.We were both originally Philly girls;
we were relatively close in age; we both
loved writing and reading, and teaching
children; we were dedicated animal
lovers AND loyal Beatles fans: George
Harrison for me; Ringo Starr for Shelly.
And so, this wonderful woman, who
already had her plate full with her family,
her career, life in general, and her animal
friends, decided to take the bull by the
horns and add her life’s dream into the mix.
And she made it happen.
Shelly is now a bestselling author of
five books in a knock-out series that has
totally captivated the Chick Lit genre.
Her paperback and Kindle sales are
through the roof.
Her latest book in this “No Such Thing
As” series is called, “No Such Thing As
A Lost Cause.”
Because of her obligations during the
school year, Shelly’s touring and book
signings are limited and rare and usually
based on the West Coast; with the exception of one Shelly had here a few years ago
atThe Barnes and Noble store in Marlton.
I’ve been begging her to come back
and have another; something local here
in Pennsauken and Merchantville, since
both places are mentioned in her books.
Well, apparently my old tenacity was
back in full force and Shelly has promised to return this month to see friends
and family for her 60th birthday and
hold a signing right here in our own neck
of the woods.
It will be a celebration for many reasons, and a glowing chance for many of
you to see the face of a dream made possible in action.
And that’s what makes for a very
good day at any time of the year.
My friends… as a very wise man once
said, “Cherish your vision and your
dreams, for they are the children of your
soul, and the blueprints of your ultimate
achievements.”
Hold that thought.
Remember, it worked for Shelly!
See you next month!
Peace and love… and all good things.
~Judy
Please come visit Ms. Fredman at her only East
Coast book signing this year, courtesy of The Art
Gallery at Java and Gems, 13 N. Centre Street in
Merchantville, Saturday, May 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Refreshments are served. All dreamers are welcome.
May 2013
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NJASK “Stomp The Test” Pep Rally
The District-wide pep rally was held
in March as a kick off to the countdown
to the NJASK test. Students enjoyed
having the PHS Drum Line and
Color Guard come to their school and
perform.
The drum line and color guard greet
the students at Franklin School for
their “Stomp the Test” pep rally.
Elementary students at Delair enjoyed interacting with the PHS students and having the opportunity to
play the drums.
These happy faces show how much
fun the students had when the PHS
Drum Line came to their school.
Delair students take the opportunity
to pose with the PHS students following the pep rally.
Students from Delair stand with
members of the Drum Line in front
of the NJASK bulletin board entitled, “To Proficiency and Beyond.”
Principal Slater talks to the students
at Delair School following the presentation from the PHS Drum Line
and Color Guard. Music Director, Mr.
DeNofa is also present.
PHS Student Honored
Congratulations to Senior Christen
Dixon, who was appointed Southern
Chapter Register for the New Jersey Junior Classical League Executive Board.
The NJJCL Executive Board is the
governing body for the NJJCL, an organization of Latin Clubs throughout New
Jersey. Christen was sworn in on Jan. 10,
and her duties include attending monthly
executive board meetings at Christian
Brothers Academy in Lincroft, NJ.
She is also responsible for one of the
state NJJCL flags, and registers southern
chapters at all NJJCL events, such as the
recent Certamen competition at Princeton University and the upcoming NJJCL
State Convention.
The Latin Club and her sponsor, Latin
teacher Ms. Krystal Kubichek, are very
proud to have Christen be the first student from Pennsauken High School to
be on the State Board.
State Consul Amanda O’Neill from
Gateway Regional High School and
Christen Dixon, following her swearing in as Southern Chapter Register
for the New Jersey Junior Classical
League Executive Board.
Business and
Government Support
Of Our Students
Over the last marking period, the students in Mr. Finnegan’s Integrated Science classes have been exploring issues
related to the environment. As a topic
that affects our entire community, both
locally and worldwide, it becomes important to seek the knowledge and advice of local businesses and agencies.
Bob and Steve of the Meadowbrook
Food Store and Farmer’s Market are always willing to support the efforts in our
public school classrooms. As they have
done so many times in the past,a donation
was made of various fruits and vegetables
so that our students could investigate the
effects of decomposition and the benefits
of composting. They have also donated
spaghetti to build bridges and various food
items for classroom rewards.
In addition, the Merchantville-
Focusing On Higher Levels Of
Learning For The New Year
By Marilyn Martinez, Superintendent,
Pennsauken School District
It’s springtime, and we are diligently
preparing our students for the New Jersey Assessment of Knowledge and Skills,
known as NJASK that will be administered this spring.
NJASK is a state-wide skills assessment
program administered in grades 3-8.These
tests are grade-level specific,which include
reading, writing, speaking, listening and
viewing. This assessment is aligned to the
New Jersey state standards and results assess students’ critical thinking skills in the
major content areas of mathematics, language arts literacy, and science.
The NJASK tests are criterion-referenced tests as opposed to norm-reference tests. Therefore, the student is
competing against themselves, rather
than being compared against a group.
The scoring is based on their mastery of
grade level Core Curriculum Content
Standards (CCCS) and will earn one of
three proficiency levels; partially proficient, proficient, or advanced proficient.
The goal for each school to meet Annual
Yearly Proficiency (AYP) standards,
having all students scored at the proficient or advanced proficient level.
As a school district, we have been
preparing students and aligning curriculum since they entered kindergarten.
Last school year was the first year that
all elementary schools achieved AYP in
all areas of the NJASK. Significant improvement was made at the Intermediate School and Middle School, and our
hopes are these buildings will also
achieve AYP this year.
Initiatives have been put in place to
provide after school tutoring for students
receiving services through the Title I program. Tutoring began in March and will
run through May for ten weeks. The students meet for two hours per week for enrichment in mathematics and language
arts literacy instruction.This is the first year
that the District has provided bus transportation for all participating students. A
comprehensive curriculum was developed
to enhance skills and increase proficiency
in the NJASK for our students.
In February, a Parent Handbook was
sent home to all parents to help support
the work with their children in preparation for the upcoming tests.We appreciate
our families for making a special effort to
help their children learn, beginning with
making sure that their children do their
homework and read 20 minutes per day.
The NJASK testing schedule
is as follows:
Grade 3 – May 13, 14, 15, and 16
Grade 4 – May 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17
Grades 5–6 – May 6, 7, 8, and 9
Grades 7–8 – April 29, 30, May 1, & 2
A District-wide pep rally, “Stomp the
Test,” was held in March at all building
levels. The PHS Drum Line and Color
Guard visited each school to kick off the
countdown to the test. The students enjoyed the presentation and the excitement that the program created. They
were active participants in the pep rally,
with some students having the opportunity to play the drums along with the
high school students.
Through the continued development
of partnerships with our school families,
we will be “Soaring to New Heights” together moving forward successfully.
Pennsauken Water Commission and the
Pennsauken Department of Public
Works were guest speakers to discuss the
local water supply and recycling programs. Jeff Whalen and Craig Campbell
from the MPWC spoke with students
about the importance of water conservation and the source of our local water.We
also discussed the benefits of tap water
over bottled water and some myths people have about the source and quality of
the bottled water we drink. Bernie Kofoet brought bags of trash as a represen-
tative of the Pennsauken Public Works
Department. He sifted through trash to
help discuss what could and could not be
recycled. Both presentations were very
well received and provided the information necessary for some very enthusiastic
debates later in the course.
It is always encouraging when local
businesses and Township agencies continue to support the education of our community’s children.This is even more special
when many of these individuals live, work,
and were schooled in Pennsauken.
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Pre-Kindergarten Students Learn About Spring
Carson Kindergarteners Carson Student Wins
Present “The Three
Storyworks Writing
Little Pigs”
Contest
Ms. DeFalco’s Pre-Kindergarten class
at Carson School has been studying the
season of spring! The students have been
learning about the changes that take
place in spring, such as warmer weather,
blooming flowers, and spring showers.
During “Spring Fling,” they read the
book,“Planting a Garden”by Lois Ehlert,
and used round sponges, paint, and green
strips of paper to create flowers.
Another highlight of the spring celebration was the jellybean estimation jar.There
were ten jellybeans in all,correctly guessed
by Johnny Huynh in the A.M. class.
Talia Johnson and Johnny Huynh enjoying some sensory play with potting soil.
Yaira Torres, Jazlene Colon, Roselyn
Texcucano, and Nicholas Nyguen are
investigating a shaving cream rain
cloud made from water, shaving
cream, and watered down blue paint.
In March, the kindergarten English
Language Learner “Bee Group” from
Miss Dustman’s class performed “The
Three Little Pigs” for fellow classmates,
as well as Ms. DeFalco’s pre-kindergarten class. The students created their
own props and remembered their lines!
ESL Teacher Mrs. Cinalli works very
hard with her students to develop their
oral language stills through reading classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Many
of the students were shy to speak at first,
but with practice and Mrs. Cinalli’s support, they felt very proud of themselves
to put on the play for their friends.
The audience loved the show and
thanked them with much applause.
Bravo to Mrs. Cinalli’s “Bee Group”
for a fine performance!
Carson students show off their
props during the presentation of
“The Three Little Pigs.”
PENNSAUKEN
SCHOOL
NEWS
May 2013
Congratulations to Trae Steed, a student from the third grade Gifted Program student at Carson Elementary
School, who was selected as a winner of
a “Storyworks” writing contest, sponsored by Scholastic and Storyworks
Magazine.
Teacher Francine Eisenmann entered
her students in the January contest,
where they read an informational article
about Mt. Vesuvius and then had to
write a news story about the eruption of
the volcano.
Trae received a congratulatory letter
from Lauren Magaziner, Assistant Editor of Storyworks Magazine. In her letter, Ms. Magaziner thanked Trae for
entering the contest and remarked,
“You did an excellent job writing an engaging news story about the eruption of
Mt. Vesuvius, explaining why the eruption happened and what was lost. We
were very impressed with your entry,
and we hope you will enjoy your prizea copy of ‘Bodies From the Ash’, by
James Deem.”
Steed was one of ten luck winners
chosen by “Storyworks.” Who knows?
All Around Pennsauken may have a future budding reporter!
Mrs. Eisenmann always encourages
her students to enter writing contests.
She tells her students,“Somebody has to
win. It might as well be one of you!”This
time, it was!
For further information
about the articles or events
published in the
Pennsauken School News
section of
“All Around Pennsauken”
Please contact:
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856-662-6455
x7100
[email protected]
Carson Student Trae Steed proudly
shows off the winning entry from
the “Storyworks” writing contest.
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Family Science Night
At Carson School
On March 11, first and second grade
students and their parents were invited
to spend an hour with science teacher
Mr. Crotty for a special Science Night
event at Carson School.
Mr. Crotty demonstrated several really cool experiments, one of which included using water bottles, water and
droppers to show how things dive in
water. Participants also used water and
magnets to create a compass.
The students really enjoyed having raw
eggs float in water with salt,as well as using
tuning forks and ping pong balls to show
how the vibrations can move objects.
Science Night was an excellent way to
teach students about science in a fun and
entertaining way.
Mr. Crotty poses with several students and their parents during Science Night at Carson School.
Carson Students
Work Hard
On Math And
Writing Skills
Miss Hardy’s class from Carson
School just completed a unit on fractions
in Math. Students learned how to name
fractional parts of a whole, of groups, and
how to find equivalent fractions.
They have also started a grade level
initiative for learning their basic facts!
The students were very excited and have
shown growth each week. By June,
they’ll master their multiplication facts!
The class has also been very busy writing stories as well. The students write
using different prompts and are currently
working on adding spice to their writing.
They have also learned how to use figurative language, listing sentences, adding
interesting words, writing leads, and how
to organize the story with a beginning,
middle, and end.
Miss Hardy’s students are working on
becoming superb writers!
May 2013
Delair School Hosts Folk Arts
Residency Program
Learning About
The Seasons
Students at Delair School recently
embarked on the ARTS Residency
Program for Folk Art, presented by the
Perkins Center for the Arts.
The students gathered together to
listen to Queen Nur, a teaching artist and
nationally recognized storyteller, who
told a variety of stories from Ghana,
Scandinavia, and the United States.They
learned how to recognize the similarities
and differences that describe the cultures
and the traditions from each of the
stories by listening for nuance.
Also presenting was Tom Carroll, a
folklorist and cultural worker from the
Perkins Center in Collingswood, who introduced students to interview techniques used in cultural data collection.
The next phase of the residency program will be when the students work
with Queen Nur and use these techniques to interview and collect stories of
members of their families and their surrounding community to create their own
story in writing. They will then practice
telling the story using the methods to
Delair students stand with Queen
Nur and Tom Carroll after their presentation on Folk Art.
Franklin School
Fourth Grade
Math Bee
Delair Students
Collaborate on
Poetry Project
On March 27, fourth grade students
participated in the annual Multiplication
and Division Bee at Franklin School.
The fourth graders had been busily
studying their multiplication and division
facts for the contest.
There were prize winners from each
class; the top winner was Joshua Melilli
from Mrs. Patti’s fourth grade class.
Congratulations to these wonderful
students!
Second Grade Teacher Ms. Veneziani
and Art Teacher Mrs. Cook recently collaborated on a poetry project with their
students.
Delair students first brainstormed
about things they would wish for and
then wrote a poem titled,“I Wish…”The
artwork shows photographs of the students blowing dandelion seeds and making a wish. Students also created
three-dimensional dandelions with yarn
and pipe cleaners.
Here’s hoping at least some of their
wishes come true!
capture the audience’s attention with
their presentation.
As part of the residency program,
Tom Carroll will work directly with the
Delair community to discover local history and traditions including interviews
with family and community members.
The culmination of the residency will
be a community performance of stories,
old and new, and of an exhibition of writing and artifacts uncovered during the
time period of the residency.
The students and staff of Delair are
excited to be a part of this educational
experience.
Longfellow Students
Of The Month
Intermediate School Receives Photo Display
Staff and students at the Intermediate
School were presented with several
framed photos from the January 21, 2013
Presidential Inauguration of Barack
Obama. These photos were a gift from
Ms. Christine Miller, the daughter of one
of Pennsauken’s school bus drivers, Mr.
Charles Miller.
Ms. Miller was proud to attend the inauguration and be a part of the Inaugural Parade. She was able to get a good
vantage point from which she took wonderful, close-up photos of both President
Obama and Mrs. Obama.
The staff and students of the Intermediate School would like to thank Ms.
Miller for her donation and kindness.
The photos are on display in the main
hallway along side of the office.
Ms. Miller poses with students, Mia
Morales, Brianna Stevens, Andree
Alcantara, and Jordan Wyatt along
with Mr. Miller and Vice Principal
Green, in front of the photo display
she donated to Intermediate School.
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Second grade students pose with
Mrs. Cook, alongside of their Poetry
Project Bulletin Board.
Fourth grade Math Bee winner
Joshua Melilli stands with Principal
Lewis and BSIP Teacher Ms. Farrell
following the Math Bee.
As part of their celebration of spring,
Ms. Stone’s preschool class at Baldwin
completed a unit on things that blow
in the wind. Students made and designed their own windsocks and were
thrilled to fly them outside.
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Annual Ladies Night
Shopping, Music, Food and Fun!
Raffles and Fabulous Prizes!
Longfellow Students of the Month for
February, Helena Maldonado, Heaven
Gladney, Kayla Vallecillo, Fatema Hossain, Shania Peralta, Milton Narvaez,
Gavin Ruby, Isaury Valdez, Janet Melendez, Dennise Piedra, and Diamond
Patterson, stand with Principal Lewis
for a photo.
PHS Latin Club
Students Receive
Awards
Congratulations to the following students of Pennsauken High School for
their awards on the National Latin
Exam. This year, the National Latin
Exam was given to over 154,000 Latin
students in all 50 states and 15 foreign
countries:
Sara Tacher, Intro to Latin Outstanding Achievement; Khang Nguyen,
Brandin Bulicki, and Malik Rutherford,
Intro to Latin Achievement; Yianni
Pasamihalis and Jomana Begum, Latin
II Magna Cum Laude; Reginald
Boateng and Cherry Jiang, Latin II Cum
Laude; Robert Flaherty, Latin III Cum
Laude, Lan Le, Latin IV Prose Magna
Cum Laude; and Eric Reyes, Latin IV
Prose Cum Laude.
A special congratulations to Seniors
Lan Le and Eric Reyes, who have won
awards on the National Latin Exam during all four years of high school!
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Employment Opportunities:
Pennsauken Police Department
The Township of Pennsauken has announced employment opportunities for
part time Class I and Class II law enforcement officers. Candidates are required
to be currently certified as Special Law Enforcement Officers I or Special Law
Enforcement Officers II.
Candidates may be assigned to provide security in the municipal court,
work as information officers in the police administration building, or provide
security at either the high school or middle school.
The salaries for these positions are as follows:
Class I Officer, $12.00 per hour
Class II Officer, $15.00 per hour
Applications for these positions may be picked up at the office of Barbara
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Boulevard, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, no later than May 31, 2013.
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May 2013
Let’s “Spring” Into Action And Clean Up Our Properties
Special Submission by Pennsauken
Township’s Building Department
Spring is the time of year when everyone and everything seems to reawaken.
We dust off the cob webs, clean out the
garage and start anew. The same energy
should also apply to the exterior of our
properties on an ongoing basis.
Our Property Maintenance inspectors regularly canvas our Township to
make sure that all properties, whether
residential or commercial, are being
properly maintained. The upkeep of all
properties is essential in order to maintain the integrity of our neighborhoods
and our property values.
Proper maintenance of the exterior of
the property including, painting, sidewalk
repairs, and lawn care, are an important
part of keeping our community a great
place to live. It is also a safety factor.
We know that throughout the
community, there are properties that are
currently unoccupied for a number of
reasons; as a result, they are not maintained on a regular basis. Although the
Township makes every effort to contact
the responsible party for a vacant property, we are not always successful, especially if a property is bank owned.
Each year as spring approaches, the
Township reviews vacant properties in
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many residents have banded together
within their neighborhoods to take turns
cutting the grass of vacant properties.We
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help maintain an unoccupied property,
the entire neighborhood benefits. Picking
up flyers, small branches, trash and debris
on vacant properties are some helpful
ways to avoid drawing attention to an
empty property.
Unfortunately, not every home owner
is vigilant with the upkeep of their property, as is required by the Property Maintenance ordinances in our Township. It
then becomes the job of our inspectors to
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a court summons.We would much rather
have you spend your financial resources
on correcting a problem instead of court
fines.All you need to do is personally contact our office and we will work along
with you to help solve the problem.
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There’s so much to know about our H2O!
Where does it come from and how
does it get into our homes? How is it
cleaned before we drink it? Which laws
protect it? What other benefits does it
offer besides public health and fire protection?
Beginning May 5, the MerchantvillePennsauken Water Commission, and the
American Water Works Association
(AWWA) join water professionals
across North America in highlighting the
importance of a safe, reliable water supply to our overall quality of life, from
public health protection and fire suppression to the critical role it plays in supporting the economy.
“In today’s rapid paced lives, it is easy
to take for granted one of life’s most precious resources,” says MPWC Superintendent Jeffrey C. Whalen. “With an
economy that has affected all of us, there
truly isn’t a better value than the potable
water provided at your tap. Only tap
water delivers the high quality of life that
we all enjoy.”
Water plays a vital role in our daily
lives and the quality of life we enjoy.This
Drinking Water Week, make a commitment to learn more about getting to
know H2O! For more information, visit
www.drinktap.org or the MPWC’s page
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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.
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Log onto our website at www.mpwc.com and select the
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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
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Questions about your service?
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PUBLICWORKS
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
Getting The Message Out About Recycling
By Bernie Kofoet, Public
Works Superintendent,
and Min Lin, student,
Pennsauken High School
I was recently invited to talk to the Integrated Science I classes at Pennsauken
High School.The students were studying
recycling and I was asked to speak about
what we recycle and how we recycle in
Pennsauken.
I didn’t get far into my presentations
before the discussion turned to debates
on topics such as should we have a fee
per container for disposal, as opposed to
everyone getting their trash collected for
the same cost (tax), whether they dispose
of one container or six.Another hot topic
was whether or not plastic beverage containers should be banned. The students
had some very strong opinions on both
topics.
I want to thank all of the students for
their participation and the thought-provoking dialogue.
The students were then given an opportunity to write an extra credit assignment based on what they learned from
my visit. The best paper would be part
of this column. Each was deserving
of publication, well written with strong
arguments.
I have selected the article written by
Min Lin. Please enjoy the article.
With a growing population in the
world and increasingly limited resources,
it has become imperative that individuals
and communities must consider conservation programs that will help our
resources either last longer, or not
damage the environment from their use
or disposal. Resources of concern might
include a variety of materials needed for
life: food, water, clean air, energy, and the
plants and animals that use this planet
with us.What individuals and communities can do is limitless. Initiatives like ‘‘Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle’’ help educate
the public of the different phases where
they might make a difference.
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What Is Recycling?
Recycling is the process of collecting
and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products which
benefit our community and the world.
Benefits Of Recycling:
• Reduces the amount of waste sent to
landfills and incinerators
• Prevents pollution caused by reducing
the need to collect new raw materials
• Saves energy
• Conserves natural resources such as
timber, water and minerals
• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
that contribute to global climate
change
• Helps sustain the environment forfuture generations
• Helps create new well-paying jobs
in the recycling and manufacturing
industries
Don’t Make Waste!!!
Bring your own reusable bags to stores
when you shop. Keep a ceramic mug or
cup for water or coffee at work, rather
than using disposable paper or plastic
foam cups. Most cities in the United
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tap water and refillable water bottles instead of buying bottle water.
Don’t Forget To Reuse!!!
Paper, plastic, glass, and cans aren’t the
only items that should be diverted from
incinerators and landfills. Reduce the environmental impact of organic waste by
composting food scraps, and by leaving
short grass clippings on lawns to decompose. Donate old clothing to homeless
shelters, thrift stores, animal shelters, and
other community organizations.Take advantage of manufacturer take-back programs for your unwanted electronics,
especially phones.
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Summer Fun From Pennsauken Parks and Recreation
to the basics of boxing and fitness. No
experience required. The camp will be
offered from Aug. 5- 9, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
for ages 7-11, and 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
for ages 12-16. The fee is $35 per child.
Make checks payable to R & B Boxing,
2309 Haddonfield Road.
Dancing Like the Stars
Kids ages 6-14 can learn the basics of
theatrical dancing from skilled dance instructors. Classes run June 24-28 from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and are held at Ronnie
McLaughlin Dance Studio, 198 Church
Road, Merchantville. Cost is $30 per
student.
Hip-Hop Dance
Come and join the fun for an introduction to Hip Hop Dance. Learn basic
movements in the style of today’s popular
music for kids ages 6-12.The camp will be
from 11 a.m. to noon on June 24-28.Wear
comfortable clothing and sneakers. Instruction is by a qualified dance instructor
from Ronnie McLaughlin Dance Studio.
Cost is $30 per student.
Ice Skating
The Learn-to-Ice-Skate camp will be
held at the Flyers Skate Zone on River
Rd. Children ages 2-17 will learn basic
skating techniques for figure skating or
hockey.The program is offered from 8:45
to 10 a.m. Aug. 12-16. Cost is $35 per
child. Skates are available for free if
needed.
Karate
Pennsauken Township and Shaw’s
Karate Institute present summer karate
at 6704 Route 130 N., Pennsauken. The
objective of this camp is to use martial
arts as a vehicle to build character, selfcontrol, as well as, respect for others.
Children will receive a white belt on the
last day of class. For children ages 5-12,
from July 22-26. Times are 9:45 to 10:45
a.m. for ages 5- 7 and 11 a.m. to noon for
ages 8-12. Cost is $30 per child.
Theater
The Creative Theater Class returns
again from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 5-9 at
the Delair School on Derousse Ave. Children,ages 7-15,will learn stage movement,
vocal projection, character study and improvisational games.They will create their
own story and perform it on video for
friends and family on the last day of class.
The cost is $50 per week and is operated
by the Pennsauken Youth Summer
Theater Program.
Sports
The Ike Willis Sports Camps are sponsored by the Pennsauken Parks and
Recreation Department and will be held
from 9 a.m. to noon at Pennsauken Middle School on Park Avenue. Camps are
open to all Pennsauken and Merchantville children ages 7-15. The dates
for each program are as follows: Field
Hockey or Soccer – June 24-28; Tennis –
July 8-12; Basket ball – July 15-19; Baseball and Softball – July 22-26. Cost is $35
per week and each child receives a T-shirt
at the end of each camp.
Multi-Media Art Creations
Explore an array of mediums, including clay, fiber, paper and found objects.
We will pick a theme for the week upon
which our works will be created. Individual expression will be highly encouraged.
This class is all about thinking outside the
box. Class will be held at the Pennsauken
Municipal Building Meeting Room July
22-26 from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee for
this one week program is $45.
Swimming
Pennsauken Township will offer a
learn-to-swim program for all children
ages 5-11 at the municipal pool. Dates
are June 18-20. Morning sessions are 9 to
11 a.m., evening sessions are 7 to 9 p.m.
The fee for this program is $20 per child
for all three days, morning or evening
sessions. All instructors are certified lifeguards and CPR certified.
For Adults
Adult Horseshoe Program
This is not a club, no dues, just friendly
competition. All Pennsauken residents
are welcome to participate from 6:30 to
9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays behind the library.
For additional information call Mike at
(856) 488-5325, Bill at (856) 663-2606 or
the Pennsauken Parks and Recreation
Department at (856) 665- 1000 Ext. 151.
Free Adult Tennis Lessons
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Camden County Event Focuses On
Raising The Next Generation
the discipline of karate, nutrition and exercise, how to succeed at homework, how
families can learn to garden together, 4H Club activities, clay therapy and more.
“We need to be able to give parents
the tools to be better parents in this
changing community that is so different
than what it was as opposed to when
they were growing up,” adds Rodriguez.
“They have new challenges, they need
new tools. We want to make sure that
they know where to find them, that they
can access these tools.”
“We learn through social interaction
much more than we do just through lecturing. Part of the premise of this particular event is having a lot of opportunities
to interact, learn lessons. Not just being
lectured to, but have the opportunity to
discuss it, internalize it and to turnkey it
around. So we hope that the learning will
be much more effective.”
According to event estimates, approximately 500 people attended the conference throughout the day,taking advantage
of all the resources made available at the
high school.
“I’m excited to see people of all generations and backgrounds participating in this
event,” says Pennsauken School District
Superintendent Marilyn Martinez.“I think
next year we’ll have double the amount of
service providers and participants.”
Martinez also expressed her excitement about having an opportunity to
showcase both the Township and the
School District through this first-ever
County event. “We’re elated to be able
to host [this event] and to showcase the
greatness of Pennsauken. We’re in the
middle of what I believe is an area that is
open to all of Camden County. The accessibility of having this event occur is
Pennsauken High School is wonderful.
We want to have it [here] every year.We
want it to be a tradition in Pennsauken.”
The Camden County Parenting Conference is the second large communityfocused event that the School District
has helped host in as many months.
Previously, the District hosted a multicultural book fair at Howard M. Phifer
Middle School in February, which
brought students and their families together to celebrate a love of reading.
“One of the roles that schools play in
the community is being a beacon for accessing information,” explains Martinez.
“What better way to do that then partnering with community-based organizations? The theme for this conference is
‘Raising The Next Generation.’ I
strongly believe that the partnership between schools, community-based organizations, businesses, and residents is
significant in raising children.What we in
the public schools in Pennsauken must
do is open their doors to not only those
that they serve, but those who want to
partner with us to help raise our children
and educate them. This is one of the
many events that I believe will continue
in our Pennsauken public schools.”
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OFFICE HOURS:
Monday to Thursday – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone: (856) 663- 5542 • Fax: (856) 663-5718 • 24 Ho ur Emergency: (856) 662-0686
Tree Roots Can Block Sewer Lines
With spring also comes renewed and
vigorous growth of tree roots that can
block sewer lines. We take every
possible effort to keep our main lines
free of roots through our maintenance
program. The lateral line from your
house to our main line, however, is the
homeowner’s responsibility.
If you have had a problem in the
past, you are probably aware of the
signs to look for (slow drainage or a
periodic back up). If you experience
these problems, consider calling a
plumber to check for tree roots. The
plumber can remove the roots from
your line.And , if you suspect the problem is in the main line, please call the
Pennsauken Sewerage Authority at
(856) 662-0686, 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
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
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If you are having a financial hardship and will be unable to pay your bill on time, or in full, please contact us at (856) 663-5542 to make payment arrangements. A simple 5-minute call could
save you the inconvenience of being without water as well as the shut off fee which is currently $75. Please do not send post dated checks to PSA without prior arrangements.
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Pennsauken’s 2013 Budget Stays Under State Cap
Summer Fun From Pennsauken Parks and Recreation
rently have in place is 12.5 percent less
than the state’s health plan, which saves
the town $770,423.”
Other costs outside of the Township’s
control include an $186,227 increase in
the Township’s police and fire pension
contribution; $330,000 for the salaries
and benefits of four police officers, which
were originally funded by four-year federal grant that expired at the end of 2012.
“There are certain things that we can’t
control,” says Taylor. “When the state
gives less municipal aid to the various
towns, we have no other options.”
During the past several years, Pennsauken Township has tirelessly worked to
keep costs down in order to better manage
and up will be held at the green top tennis
courts on River Road. The classes will be
from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. during July. Exact
dates are to be announced. Space is limited so don’t delay. Instruction will be provided by a qualified tennis instructor.
these types of financial challenges. Mayor
Taylor commented that all departments,
including Public Safety,are working in unison to try and mitigate costs. The Mayor
also mentioned that the success of the
Pennsauken Country Club in 2012 also
went a long way in keeping costs down.
“The Country Club had a banner
year, generating a record payment of
$250,000 to the town. This amount was
raised above the amount they needed to
cover their operation costs and course
maintenance and this money is being
used solely for property tax relief.”
By maintaining a conservative approach to Township operations, Pennsauken is also better prepared to handle
capital improvements that need to be ad-
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dressed on a yearly basis. For example, in
2013, the Township will be purchasing two
new ambulances, eight new police cars to
replace outdated vehicles, three new fire
prevention vehicles, as well as a new large
dump truck and loader for the Public
Works Department. Pennsauken will also
address improvements and repairs to its
infrastructure, as there are 102 miles of
road that the Township is responsible for
maintaining, while replacing damaged
curbing and improving storm drainage.
Pennsauken’s 30 parks and playgrounds
are also upgraded on a continual basis.
“When we review the capital improvements for the year, we look at the overall
needs from each department and then
identify what’s really essential to keeping
our town running smoothly,”explainsTaylor. “It really takes the Township working
together to keep these costs at a reasonable level and keep the tax rate down.”
Learn-to-Swim
If there is enough interest, there will be
an adult learn to swim program. For beginners and those who would like to work
on breathing and stroke. Call the Parks
and Recreation Department for details.
For Families
Join the Municipal Pool
Parks and Recreation accepts membership applications and fees for the 2013
pool season beginning on May 6.The pool
is open to Pennsauken and Merchantville
residents only and all applicants must pro-
vide a photo ID, current utility bill and
birth certificate and report card for children. The pool opens 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
weekends only beginning May 25.
Starting June 15, the pool will be open
from noon to 8 p.m. daily. Pool fees and
other information are available through
the Pennsauken Parks and Recreation
Department.
To Register
Registration for most summer programs begins on May 6 at the Pennsauken
Municipal Building, Route 130 and Merchantville Avenue. Forms are available at
the municipal building from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Friday. A program
listing and downloadable registration form
is available at www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us.
For more information, e-mail emartz
@twp.pennsauken.nj.us or call (856) 6651000 x151.
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SENIORCORNER Preparing For Home Repairs, Warmer Weather
By Sonny DiSabato
Senior Citizen Coordinator
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Hello fellow seniors.
It’s spring, a beautiful time of the
year. As we enjoy the warmer weather,
home owners begin to start fixing up
their homes. Before hiring a contractor
for home repairs, make sure they possess a current and valid State of New
Jersey Home Improvement Contractors
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Take some time during May to check
out your air conditioners to make sure
they’re in working order. Finding out any
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potential problems early will help keep
you cool all summer long.
It’s also a great time to work in your
garden. Be careful not to strain or
hurt yourself, especially as the
weather gets hot.
Honoring Mothers and
Fallen Soldiers
During May, we pay respect to our
beautiful ladies, our mothers. Mother’s
Day, May 12, is a time to reflect on the
love and sacrifice they give for us. God
bless the job they do.
May 27 is a time to remember our
men and women who served our country and gave the ultimate sacrifice. This
Memorial Day, show the Stars and
Stripes in their memory.
Please remember to say a prayer for
our men and women currently serving
our country overseas. May they come
home safe and sound.
Wishing you good health and happiness.
Friends Of Library
Hosts Spring Book Sale
The Friends of Pennsauken Library
book sale preview night for members is
May 2 from 5 to 7 p.m.Not a member? Sign
up at the event that evening.Members who
purchase five adult books get a sixth free.
Book sale dates for general public are
May 3-5 during regular library hours.Come
check out the large, well-sorted selection.
Monies collected are used to purchase
items and to sponsor programs not covered in the Library’s regular budget.
Membership Drive
The Friends of Pennsauken Library is
holding its annual membership drive.
Membership forms are available in the
library’s lobby. Please complete one and
return it with your check payable to the
Friends of the Pennsauken Library, 5605
Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110.
Meetings are held on the second
Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in
the Library Community Room. For
more information, e-mail [email protected].
Pennsauken Lions Club Seeks
Nominations For Citizen Of The Year
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in Pennsauken as its Citizen of the Year.
This year, the Lions are seeking nominations from people within Pennsauken
who may know someone who has been
volunteering in the Pennsauken Community and should be recognized. If you
know someone who gives of his or her
time and effort to helping around
Pennsauken, please send an e-mail to
[email protected] by
May 6, or drop a nomination by Macaro’s on Westfield Ave.
Please include the name, address,
phone number and e-mail address of the
nominee, and a 150-500 word statement
about why this person deserves to the
Citizen of the Year. Also, be sure to include your name, address and contact in-
formation in case there are any questions.
A donation in the recipient’s honor is
made to the Lions Club Charitable
Foundation and the recipient receives a
certificate at the Lions’ June 20 dinner
meeting held in their honor.Another annual event sponsored by the Lions Club
is the Youth Appreciation Night, held on
May 20. During the event, the officers of
the Pennsauken High School Leo Club
and representatives of the local Boy
Scout Troop the Lions sponsor are recognized for their work in the community.
The Lions Club is open to all serviceminded men and women 18 years old
or older and meet on the first and third
Mondays at Macaros Catering on Westfield Ave. at 6:00 p.m. For more information e-mail PennsaukenLionsClub@
comcast.net.
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Safety Tips For The Upcoming Growing Season
By Kathleen Harvey,
Owner, Plant Artistry, LLC
As the date for last winter frost approaches, annuals and vegetable plants for
the summer growing season can be
planted in our yards. Before you get
started, here are a few safety tips to keep
in mind when heading to the garden.
Stretch before engaging in heavy duty
shoveling or pruning, to warm up your
muscles to reduce chance of injury.Wear
long sleeves, long pants, and a wide
brimmed hat to prevent bad sun burn
and accompanying skin damage. If it's
too hot for long sleeves, then slather on a
generous amount of a good sweat-resistant sun block.
Bring plastic or metal containers full
of cool liquids (water is best) to stay hydrated. If you start to feel light-headed,
or worse, sick to your stomach, get out of
the sun and rest.
Check tools to be sure all parts are
properly connected and won't fly apart
when you go to use them. Get rid of worn
out tools; there are some really nice ergonomic tools available on the market
that can reduce hand, arm, and back injury. If you didn't clean your tools in the
fall before putting them away for the winter, clean and sharpen them now. Check
chain saws for lubrication levels and chain
tension every time before using. When
putting them away, be sure to use chain
guards to prevent getting cut the next
time they are pulled out for use. If using
electric power tools, check extension
cords for any worn or nicked spots. Repair, or replace any worn electrical equipment to prevent risk of shock or fire.
When using a ladder to prune tall trees
or shrubs,be sure the ladder is anchored on
a solid,level surface.Spring rains can soften
the ground, and ladders may easily tilt as
you step on them and cause you to fall if
not properly set on solid ground.If possible,
ask a friend or family member to hold it for
you while you climb, or better yet, hire a
professional if you're not experienced in
climbing and pruning.It's better than falling
off a ladder and breaking a bone.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when
pruning to prevent eye injury. When
pruning branches above your head, a
hard hat will protect you from falling
branches. If using chemicals or power
tools, a mask or respirator will help prevent inhaling pesticides, fungicides, or fertilizers, as well as flying branch particles.
Chemical applications and pruning are
best done when the winds are calm to
further reduce chance of injury. When
finished using chemicals outside, carefully remove gloves, glasses, and protective clothing in a garage or laundry room,
immediately wash the clothes, and take
a shower to remove chemical residue
and prevent spreading chemicals to others in your house.
With these tips in mind, have a safe,
fruitful, fun filled summer in your garden!
Watch “Going Green,” a new gardening program
on Channel 19 Pennsauken Television, hosted by
Kathleen Harvey. For more information, visit
Pennsauken Television on Facebook.
Pennsauken Youth Action Committee
Theatre Announces Summer Shows
PYACT is five years old and is celebrating the fact with two high-energy and
exciting shows.
This year’s mainstage show is “Hairspray,” a popular comedic musical that
was turned into a popular movie in 2007
with John Travolta. The musical features
upbeat, exciting music, stellar dancing,
and a story that is sure to warm hearts
and cause tears of laughter! Auditions
are open to Pennsauken children ages 13
to 23 and will be held on May 25 and 26
at Howard M. Phifer Middle School.
This year’s ministage show is Alice in
Wonderland, Jr. This popular show is
now updated to include a modernsounding jazz score and includes many,
many parts for actors of all ages to play!
Auditions are May 18th and 19th at The
Pennsauken Library for ages 8 to 12.
To sign up for a time slot for either audition, or to learn additional information,
e-mail [email protected] or
call 856-577-5382.
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PENNSAUKEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Thanks to a generous gift from the
Friends of the Library, the Pennsauken
Free Public Library now offers you some
wonderful resources for tracing your
family history. With a library card, you
have 24/7 access to materials that would
normally cost you over $300 a year!
Library card holders get free subscriptions to two comprehensive family history resources: HeritageQuest and
Ancestry Library Edition. The first subscription, HeritageQuest, contains the
entire U.S. census available, from 1790 to
1940. Records even go back to before
1790, because you can search for files
from The Revolutionary War. In addition, you can search a library of 28,000
Trace Your Family History With Help From The Pennsauken Free Public Library
family history books and 2.3 million articles for your relatives. Finally, this resource allows you access to the
Freedman’s Bank, which was the bank
that opened accounts for newly freed
slaves after the Civil War, often the first
time people are first found in family history records. Imagine being able to print
out the handwritten records of your
great-great-great grandfather’s first bank
account! HeritageQuest is available to
you 24/7 with an Internet connection,
provided you have your library card with
you to log in.
The second subscription is to Ancestry
Library Edition. While this resource is
only available from within the library,
you can bring your laptop or use one of
LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED
the library’s computers to access Ancestry from anywhere in the building.This is
a very friendly and easy-to-use resource,
and you will be amazed at the number of
documents you can find on your relatives. Like HeritageQuest, you can
search the entire U.S. census available
(1790 - 1940); you can also search the
census records from the UK, Australia,
Germany and Canada. One search in
Ancestry will also look for birth records,
military records back to the 1600s, marriage records, death records, gravesite
and funeral parlor records, court records
and land records for your relatives. Ancestry will also search passenger lists of
over 100 million immigrants who arrived
to ports all over the US. You can find
records of your first family members to
set foot on American soil!
Having access to these resources is
great, but maybe you’d like a hands-on
introduction to using these family history
subscriptions. The Pennsauken Library
has some upcoming programs to help
you get started searching your family
tree. Starting in June, the Library will
hold free introductory workshops on select Wednesday evenings and Saturday
mornings for adults curious about exploring their family histories using these
subscriptions. For further information,
and to register for a free workshop, call
Head Reference Librarian Sonora
Miller at 856-665-5959 ext. 4
Library Milestones
In a happy aside, this May, the Library
acknowledges the following longevity
milestones among its staff members: Library Page Alberta Luzi celebrates 40
years, Circulation Clerk Dawn Riley celebrates 30 years, and Circulation Supervisor Martha Vega celebrates 13 years.
Congratulations to them for their years
of service!
May
Library Events
For Ages 0-3
• Babytime – Thursdays and
Fridays – 10:30 a.m. First, we start
with a 15-minute series of rhymes
and stories for our smallest
patrons. Then we move into more
active rhymes for our movers.
Teen Programs (ages 12+)
• Manga Club– Friday, 5/11 & 5/25 –
4:00 p.m.
New & Used Scratch and Dent Appliances
FEATURING A LARGE SELECTION OF BRAND NAME APPLIANCES
• WASHER & DRYERS
• REFRIGERATORS
• FREEZERS
• GAS & ELECTRIC STOVES
• AIR CONDITIONERS
• DISHWASHERS
• DEHUMIDIFIERS
• FLAT SCREEN TV’S
• ALL SMALL APPLIANCES
• MICROWAVES
• EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
• PATIO SETS
• AND MUCH MORE!
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Adult Programs
• Arcade Action – Thursday, 5/16 –
6:30 p.m.
• Book Club – Thursday, 5/2 –
10:00 a.m.
• Board Meeting – Monday, 5/20 –
6:00 p.m.
• Friends of the Library –
Wednesday, 5/8– 7:00 p.m.
• Graphic Novel Club –
Wednesday, 5/22 – 6:30 p.m.
• Spring Book Sale –
Thursday–Sunday, 5/2-5/5
Computer Class Schedules
and Summer Reading Program
Schedules will be available in
the Library May 1.
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HOURS:
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Sunday 1-5
The Library will be closed
May 25-27 for the
Memorial Day weekend.
May 2013
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Food Adventures In Pennsauken: Great Places To Dine During Cinco de Mayo And Throughout The Year
By Rachael Rivera, AAP Columnist
Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a
large celebration during the month of
May, where Mexican cuisine takes a
front seat for many people.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the
victory of the Mexican army over the
French army in 1862. This holiday,
ironically, is not celebrated very much
in Mexico; while in America, May 5 is
celebrated nationwide with parades,
mariachi music and festivals, as well as,
great food and drink specials everywhere.
I love Pennsauken for its wide variety
of culinary offerings and the amount of
Spanish and Mexican food you can find
here is awesome. More mainstream
places like the Tortilla Press Cantina on
Maple Ave. offers up guacamole, ceviche,
fajitas and burrito dishes in a great atmosphere for a great price. But there are
also some real hidden gems that offer up
an even more traditional Spanish style
dining experience. Pennsauken’s own La
Hacienda, located at 5708 Westfield Ave.,
has been rated across the board as having excellent food and friendly service,
under the manager and owner Maria del
Pilar Espinozo. Prices for this place are
ridiculously low, and if it’s Mexican cuisine, they probably make it.They offer an
awesome selection of chips and dip
dishes, along with combination dinners
Pennsauken’s own La Hacienda, located at 5708 Westfield Ave., has excellent food and friendly service,
particularly if you’re looking for a new
place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
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This place has authentic Mexican cuisine
down to a science.The ingredients are fresh
and dishes are mouth watering in terms of
smell, taste and presentation.There is even
a section specifically for children.
For Pennsauken citizens feeling less adventurous than others, but still want to experience the hospitality of La Hacienda,
they offer more traditional dishes like a
margarita pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, onions, bacon, and poblano peppers
or a tocino hamburguesa (bacon cheeseburger). Even their beverage list offers
something tempting for everyone. My
personal favorites are the Jarritos, a very
popular soft drink in Mexico with tons of
amazing flavors like pineapple and
guava. And what better way to finish off
an authentic Mexican meal than with
some flan poblano or platanos con crema
(fried plantains with sweet cream)?
If you’d like to place an order or have
any questions for La Hacienda you can
call them at (856) 488-0314. You can also
view their menu at www.urbanspoon.com.
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Pennsauken Fire Department Holds Fifth Annual Memorial Service
Please join the Pennsauken Fire Department on Sunday, May 5 for the fifth
annual Memorial and Prayer Service.
The service will be held at The United
Methodist Church of East Pennsauken,
located at 3700 Haddonfield Rd. and begins at 1:30 p.m. Each year, various memorial services are held nationwide and
in the state and county.The Pennsauken
Fire Department Service offers a unique
way to show your support and encouragement to those families of retired
members that have passed away. During
the last year, Firefighters Kenneth Knight
and Alfred Biasi have been called to
their Eternal Rest. We will also remember and honor the three line of duty
deaths in the department, and pay tribute
to their ultimate sacrifice. Refreshments
will be served after the service.
100th Anniversary of the
Pennsauken Fire Department
In the early months of 1913, a small
Fire Department Anniversaries And Birthdays
May Anniversary
FF Dan Caruso, 8 years
Captain Brian Ferguson, 12 years
FF Dave Robey, 20 years
FF Angel Rodriguez, 6 years
FF Mike Sammon, 22 years
BC Bill Stow, 12 years
May Birthdays
FF Megan Giebel, 5/7
FF Chris Giebel, 5/7
Lt. Gary Saraceni, 5/8
FF Dan Caruso, 5/18
FF Brandon Raczkowski, 5/21
FF Dave Robey, 5/26
April Service Anniversary
FF James Ney, 4 years
April Birthdays
FF James Ney, 4/3
FF Marcel Imbusch, 4/6
FF Eric Canzano, 4/10
FF Brian Ottero, 4/13
FF Michael Vandergrift, 4/16
FF Eric Lozada, 4/17
Lt. Phillip White, 4/30
Getting The Message Out About Recycling
Earn money?
Many states have a bottle return policy which charges five cents per can or
bottle sold. This money is then returned
when the bottle is recycled.All you have
to do is to collect or take your bottles and
cans, instead of throwing them on the
side of the road or in garbage cans.
Items That You CAN’T Recycle
• Styrofoam
• Light bulbs and window glass
• Paper cups and plastic grocery bags
• Aluminum foil and food-contaminated items
Interesting Facts
• We use over 80,000,000,000
aluminum soda cans every year.
• To produce each week’s Sunday
newspapers, 500,000 trees must be cut
down. If all our newspaper was recycled, we could save about 250,000,000
trees each year!
• Americans use 2,500,000 plastic
bottles every hour! Most of them are
thrown away!
• Plastic bags and other plastic garbage
thrown into the ocean kill as many as
1,000,000 sea creatures every year!
Recycling has many benefits, reducing
the impact that one is leaving on the environment. It just takes one person to
make a difference. It can save our environment and make the Earth a cleaner
place to live. It is only a few steps! Why
not recycle, reuse and reduce?
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group of concerned community members met and discussed the need for better fire protection.A few months later on
March 11, 1913, the Pennsauken Fire
Department was established with the incorporation of the East Pennsauken Vol-
unteer Fire Association No. 1. Please join
us on Saturday, June 1 to celebrate the
100th anniversary event and the history
of the Pennsauken Fire Department.The
ceremonies will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Fire
Station 1, 8362 Stockton Ave. Refresh-
ments will be served with activities
throughout the afternoon including live
entertainment, kid’s activities, and the
availability of fire memorabilia, including
100th anniversary t-shirts and mugs.
The celebration is open to all residents.
First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville
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Merchantville, NJ
(856) 662-6252
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WORSHIP TIMES
CLASSIC SERVICE featuring our Chancel Choir at 9:30 AM
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE with our Prayz Team at 11:00 AM
SUNDAY SCHOOL available for 2 year olds to 12th graders at the 9:30 service.
Nursery is available at both services.
Starting On Memorial Day Weekend (Sunday, May 26)
We will be going to our summer schedule with one service at 10 AM until September.
Pastor Bill’s 35th Ordination Anniversary
June 9th • Worship Service at 7 PM
UPCOMING EVENT
BOWLING PARTY
Gather up your family & friends and please come join us
for an afternoon of great fun & fellowship!
at PINSETTERS, Maple Avenue, Pennsauken
May 19 – 1-4 pm
$15 ages 4 to 18 • $20 adults
Ages 3 and under are free
Includes: 3 hours of bowling, shoe rental
2 hour Hot Buffet – Drinks not included
Tickets will be available for purchase in the
church office and after church services
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.
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May 2013
Scouts Hold Spring Recruitment Drive
The Cub and Boy Scouts of Pennsauken/Merchantville will be holding
their annual spring recruitment in the
month of May. Flyers will be going home
through the schools inviting boys ages
5-16 to join the local units.
Pick-up subject to geographic and other restrictions.
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Some of the upcoming events include
the Cub Scout Cub-O-Ree Passport to
Adventure. Held from May 17-19, Pack
116 boys will be “traveling” to foreign
countries to learn about the culture,
games and food at the Pine Hill Scout
Reservation.
That same weekend, Boy Scout Troop
118 will be going white water rafting in
Jim Thorpe, Pa during an exciting weekend of camping.
Summer camp is the next big activity
for both units. Pack 116 has four weeks
of “Super Heroes Real and Imaginary,”
open to them starting on July 8. Camp
runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and includes boating, swimming,
BB target shooting, archery, crafts, games
and demonstrations by the real heroes of
our local police, fire and EMTS departments. In addition, the boys will be able
to develop their own super hero identity
and show off their special powers at the
Friday closing campfire. The cost of the
camp is $175. For more information,
e-mail [email protected].
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS History Gets Spiked By PHS Volleyball Team
By Billy Wright
Pennsauken High School Athletic Director
In the sports world, 21 years is a long
time to wait to earn a victory over an opponent who seems to“own”you.Such was
the story for the PHS boys volleyball team
until Tuesday, April 2, when the Big Red
team knocked off highly respected Eastern
High School 2-0. The match was a hotly
contested one that went back and forth
with numerous lead changes before PHS
was able to claim the win.Pennsauken won
the first game 25-23 and the follow up event
went down to the wire,as PHS stunned the
Vikings 26-24 to clinch the match.
The following weekend saw the Indians
entered in the Moorestown Tournament,
where eighteen teams battled through
pool play to qualify for the medal round.
Pennsauken qualified for the final bracket
play,losing in the quarterfinals,two rounds
further than in the 2012 tournament.
Jermaine Drennon was named to the
six man all-tourney team for the second
year in a row.
Medals Galore For Track Team
The Cam-Glo Relays were held at
Pennsauken High School on April 6,
with twenty-six teams and over 850 athletes competing. Both the PHS boys and
girls placed second in their division to
Delsea High School.
Garnishing gold medals for PHS were
Tanel Lewis, Ajani McEady, Tiarra McDuffie, Indigo Pascall, Aiyana Ware,
Aleyah Dupree, Briana Roberts, Rachel
Lewis, Tiffany Dow, Destiny CampbellScott, Alyssa Frisby, and Samantha
Thach. Freshman upstart Briana Roberts
won three gold medals by running down
opponents from behind on three separate occasions. Earning gold medals for
the boys were Charles Brewer, Eric Butler, Marquan Jones, Zaire Harris, Armando Rosario,Antwan Dickerson, and
Isaiah Ingram. Charles, Zaire and Eric
won a pair of golds.
The following weekend, the two
squads went in different directions to
gender only competitions, the boys to the
Moorestown Invitational, and the girls to
the 68-school West Deptford Relays. For
the boys squad, the highlight of the day
was winning the closing event, the 4x400
meter relay, with the quartet of Eric Butler, Zaire Harris, Charles Brewer, and
Marquan Jones. Dakota Ganasi surprised
the field in the discus throw, earning the
best toss of the day in the large school division; senior Antwan Dickerson had his
usual excellent showing, placing second,
third and then fourth in the long jump,
triple jump and high jump, respectively.
At West Deptford, the girls squad
placed sixth out of 12 teams, highlighted
by a pair of bronze medals. Placing third
was both the 4x200 quartet of Indigo Pascall, Aleyah Dupree, Tiarra McDuffie,
and Tanel Lewis, and the 4x400 squad of
Tiara, Aleyah, Rachel Lewis, and Briana
Roberts. Garnishing fourth place medals
were the 4x100 quartet of Tanel, Indigo,
Tiara, and Ajani McEady, as well as
the Sprint Medley quartet of senior
Rachel Lewis, freshman Destiny Campbell-Scott, Tiffany Dow, and BCSL cross
country champion Briana Roberts.
New Coaches Earn First Career Wins
Two new head coaches joined the
spring sports campaign; with long-time
PHS Physical Education Teacher Fran
Ciociola taking over the reins of the baseball program and recent Rowan University graduate Michelle Lubrano taking
over the reins of the girls lacrosse team.
Ciociola has served previously as the
head coach at PHS in girls basketball and
currently serves as the girls head volleyball coach. He takes over the baseball
team with four years experience as the
head coach at Glassboro High School.
Lubrano, on the other hand, is fresh out
of Rowan University, where she was a
NCAA Division III All American.
Both earned the department ceremonial flat cake with, “Congrats… First of
Many,” scripted in school colors. Michelle
earned her cake with a 12-8 win over
Gateway and Frannie with a 9-8 win over
St. Joe’s of Hammonton.
Hilbert Pitches, Hits To Win
Junior three-sport star Megan Hilbert
pitched and hit the Indians to a 4-3 win
over Holy Cross, striking out 13 and
knocking in a run with a double. The Indians built a 4-0 lead, holding on for the
win. Megan is also a second team BCSL
all star in field hockey and starts on the
Basketball squad as well.
Seniors Participate In All Star Contests
Senior Burlington County Scholastic
League all stars Tanel Lewis, Isaiah Ingram, and John Henderson participated
in South Jersey’s elite all star contests at
the conclusion of the winter sports season.Tanel and Isaiah played in the BCSL
All Star game, and Isaiah doubled up to
play in the prestigious Al Carino Basketball game. John competed in the Region
7 vs. 8 all star wrestling contest held at
Overbrook High School.
Pennsauken Hosts Track And
Field Championships
The week of May 13-21 will find the
Pennsauken track and field facility a buzz
of activity, as two large events are scheduled. The events begin on Monday, May
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inSports Pennsauken Native Honored During 40th Anniversary Of Championship
Elmer Polk of Pennsauken was a junior at the University of WisconsinWhitewater when the men’s basketball
team went on to win back-to-back Wisconsin State University Conference
championships in 1973 and 1974. Polk,
as well as eight other members of the
championship team, was honored by
the university during a halftime celebration at a Warhawk basketball game in
February.
“It was special,” says Polk, who hadn’t
been back on campus in 36 years. “It was
great to see the people and what we’ve
created. They’ve gone on to win several
championships since.We set the standard.”
Polk was a basketball product of
Pennsauken High School, and helped
the Indians go 17-9 his senior year.After
spending a year at Western New Mexico
University, Polk transferred to University
of Wisconsin-Whitewater, coming off the
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Field, followed by the 12th Annual
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Competitors look forward to the annual
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the outstanding facility and the first class,
highly organized events put together by
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Awards Night Held On June 5
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of our 550 student athletes. All Sport
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hear the numerous stories from the coaches,
and to watch the kids proudly receive their
awards is truly heartwarming.” The highlight of the evening is the awarding of $5,000
in scholarships by the Boosters Club.
If you want to keep up with all of the
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