AllAround - Pennsauken Township
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AllAround - Pennsauken Township
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 By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor 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 continued on page 20 Look! inside 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! 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R Pennsauken Township As a member of Pennsauken’s Town- far in our community to find someone tion filled with dedicated individuals who N 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. 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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 Troy’s Place Italian Delicatessen Catering for All Occasions 4919 WESTFIELD AVENUE PENNSAUKEN 662-8650 Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm Sat 9am-6pm • Sun 9am-3pm OWNED & OPERATED BY TROY AND TONY more information, contact Dave at (856) 665-3175. Open House The Burrough-Dover House, 9201 Burrough Dover Lane, Pennsauken, hosts its annual Spring Open House on 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 Jan at JanWH@aol.com. 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. Featuring food, clothing, books, plants and more. Spaces can be reserved for $10 by calling 856-663-7783 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EDITOR’S PICK: The Arts at CCHS 125th Anniversary Concert Ever wanted to see a newspaper editor sing? You’ll get your change at The Arts at CCHS 125th Anniversary Concert, Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m. at Camden Catholic High School. Current Irish students and alumni are coming 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 is also holding a Flea Market on Saturday, May 25, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in St. Cecilia’s school yard, 49th St. and Westfield Ave. Vendor spaces will be available for $15; if you don’t have a table, they are available to rent for $10 each. For more information, contact Larry Painter at 856-662-5927. 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 more information, e-mail rohnh@netzero.net. 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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. 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Photos for advertising purpose only. 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. 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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, PIZ EN V O BRICK would be of minimal interest to my female readers.This was pointed out to me 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. E-mail aap@twp.pennsauken.nj.us with your answers or drop off your entry at the Township Building to All Around Pennsauken’s attention. Please include your name, and a way to contact you, either by phone or e-mail. The deadline for entries is June 14 at 4:30 p.m. It could be huge! As you read this, I shall be pulling into a motel at Daytona Beach. If my wife 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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Jeff Wild, director of wellness for WORKNET Occupational Medicine in Pennsauken, will provide clarification on the new Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare,” as well as how wellness programs can provide benefits for BUSINESS·INDUSTRY·GOVERNMENT COUNCIL OF PENNSAUKEN 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 tcarr@twp.pennsauken.nj.us 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, Embrace Faith. 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 BIGCouncilPennsauken@gmail.com. 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. and Bike Show can e-mail BIGCouncilPennsauken@gmail.com. After 35 years of serving New Jersey and Pennsylvania from their Collingswood, NJ location, Independent Alarm is proud to announce the expansion of their operations.As of April 1, Independent Alarm has opened a new location at 7215 Maple Ave. in Pennsauken. The Pennsauken location will house the sales and operations departments of the company. With 5,000 square feet of office space and over 1,600 square feet of warehouse space, the new location allows Independent Alarm to better serve its customers. Office operations will be able to flow more smoothly and with the ability to stock more products customers will receive parts and service quicker. 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. 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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” campaign, 425 police agencies participated in the two-week initiative.As a result of the effort, law enforcement officers issued 29,307 seat belt citations, 4,951 speeding summonses, and made 861 drunk driving arrests. For advertising rates & information call 662-5100 or email allaroundpenn@aol.com May 2013 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 on Haddonfield Rd. is helping out by offering $45 updos. Tai Couture Salon on Mansion Blvd. is offering customers 25% off hair services, excluding color. 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 Bridal Dress Salon, right off of Westfield 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 a bouquet to make it look really special. 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Also adjacent to the house there will be a new information sign about the BurroughDover House. “This grant-funded work will help to safeguard this historic resource of the community for the future,” says John Weber, president, Pennsauken Historical Society. “We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the Camden County Open Space Committee for making this possible.” Page 9 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY Saturday, May 11th • 1:00pm – 2:00pm Special Appearance by Chick-fil-A Cow FREE GIVEAWAYS LUNCH SPECIAL Hoagies, Steaks, Wraps, Club Sandwiches, Burgers, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches or Hot Sandwiches w/chips or French Fries & 20 oz. Bottle Soda or water OR any salad on menu & 20 oz. 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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 medical hospital was set up at the Delair Elementary School, which MACCOUNTING ARINELLI & ASSOCIATES & TAX SERVICES surrounding communities began carrying the casualties to Cooper and West Jersey Hospitals. 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. Providing quality tax, accounting and financial services to small businesses and individuals. The cornerstone of our success is our commitment to providing quality and timely products and services to our clients at 6728 Park Ave • Pennsauken an affordable rate combined with 856-663-6233 Fax: 856-663-8544 outstanding personal service. Email: marinellitax@gmail.com Sources for this column include contemporary accounts in the Courier Post; Interstate Commerce Commission Report of Investigation No. 2701, June 27, 1943; Census Records, “The Wreck of the New York Train at Delair,” William J. 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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 Page 13 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN inSchool 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. Page 14 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 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: Betty Slater, Editor 856-662-6455 x7100 bslater@pennsauken.net Carson Student Trae Steed proudly shows off the winning entry from the “Storyworks” writing contest. AllAround Visit Pennsauken ONLINE Go to www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us and click on the button in the lower right corner. ONE YEAR’S ISSUES ARE AVAILABLE 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 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 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. Page 15 Tune in to Pennsauken TV on Cable Channel 19 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! FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC May 3, 2013 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 7201 Irving Avenue Pennsauken, NJ 08109 ■ Call Deanna for information 856-662-7808 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 Corbett, Human Resources for Pennsauken Township, 560 North Crescent Boulevard, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, no later than May 31, 2013. Page 16 May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 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. 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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 cite the homeowners for clean up and repairs of their property. In many cases a .DWK\%R\OH/DXIHU 5LWD%R\OH2¶%ULHQ failure to comply with the “Notice of Violation” results in a court summons and a required court appearance with assessed fines and penalties.We make every effort to work with our residents if they need an extension of time to avoid the issuance of 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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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 at www.mpwc.com. 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. PAY YOUR BILL ONLINE The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission Now Accepts Online Payments! Log onto our website at www.mpwc.com and select the “Pay Your Bill” button right from our homepage. The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. These meetings are open to the public and are now being held at 6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken. Questions about your service? Call 663-0043 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., emergencies – call 663-0045 anytime. MERCHANTVILLE – PENNSAUKEN WATER COMMISSION 6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, 856-663-0043 www.mpwc.com Michael A. Saraceni, COO • Jeffrey Whalen, Superintendent Mr. Bernhard Kofoet, President • Mrs. Regina Davis, Vice President • Mr. Patrick Brennan, Secretary Mr. G. Burton German, Treasurer • Mr. Joseph Scavuzzo, Ass’t Secretary/Treasurer May 2013 Page 19 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 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. The Families of C.A.R.E. For Me Children's Learning Center would like to “Thank” the best teachers in early childhood education. We appreciate all you do for our children! 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 States have clean, drinkable water, so use 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. continued on page 27 WHERE MEANINGFUL LEARNING OCCURS! Ages 6 weeks to 6 years • Degreed teachers Small class sizes • Security systems and camera • Sibling discount competitive rates • CPR & First Aid Certified HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Here’s Wishing All Mom’s The Love And Happiness You So Richly Deserve Catering by Macaro’s Let our family serve your familywith Quality and Service. Weddings • rehearsal dinners • bridal showers • baby showers christenings • Anniversary Parties • birthday Parties • family Gatherings social events • corporate Meetings • corporate events sAMe GreAt food At sAMe loW Prices! Macaro’s is your Headquarters for Homemade Party Trays 856-663-3094 Serving Pennsauken Families for over 10 Years facebook.com/careformechildrenslearningcenter Visit us at CareForMeCLC.org a pennsauken landMark serving generations of families from its original Westfield avenue location daily lunch & dinner specials delicious “Homemade” Hot entrees individual Homemade pasta dinners available for Take out Macaro’s “Famous” Macaroni & Cheese available in 2 sizes south philly style roast Beef & pork Hoagie Trays WiTH sides american, italian, Turkey Breast & Cheese* Wrap Trays italian antipasto, stir Fry Veggie, smoked Turkey and Bacon* Memorial Day, Monday May 27, is a trash holiday. All trash days that week will move forward one day. Monday’s trash will be collected on Tuesday, May 28, etc. Yard waste and white goods will be collected on Thursday, May 30. Friday’s trash will be collected on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 6 a.m. deliCious “HoMeMade” HoT enTrees lasagna, Meatball, roast pork, Chicken Marsala, italian sausage & peppers Camden County will sponsor a Document Shredding event on Saturday May11 from 9 a.m. untill 12 p.m. at Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ. Creating A Rich Environment 6002 Westfield Ave., Pennsauken NJ With 4 locations to best serve your needs: Westfield Ave., PennsAuken (75 people) MerchAntville Ave., PennsAuken (125 people) PAlMyrA hArbor club (150 people) MechAntville coMMunity center (150 people) TALKIN’ TRASH Camden County will have a Household Special Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Atco, NJ at the parking area at Atco and Raritan avenues. Children’s Learning Center *Additional selections available upon request including: gourmet italian Hoagies Hot & Cold sandwiches, Hoagies, Wraps, Burgers, soups, salads & sides FranCHises aVailaBle Thinking seriously about business ownership? Consider a bright future with Macaro’s aCT noW…Call Today (866) 243-7333 or visit us at www.macaros.com Page 20 May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN Summer Fun From Pennsauken Parks and Recreation continued from page 1 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 Tennis lessons for Pennsauken adults 18 continued on page 21 Camden County Event Focuses On Raising The Next Generation continued from page 1 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.” Pennsauken SewerageAuthority REMINDER: CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR NEXT PAYMENT IS DUE THIS MONTH. 1250 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 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 AT WWW.PSEWER.COMAND CLICK ON THE BILLING BUTTON – THERE IS A $3.95 FEE THE PROVIDER OF THE SERVICE CHARGES EACH CUSTOMER PER $175 TRANSACTION. Visit us at www.psewer.com 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. May 2013 Page 21 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN Pennsauken’s 2013 Budget Stays Under State Cap Summer Fun From Pennsauken Parks and Recreation continued from page 1 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 continued from page 20 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- DINER AND RESTAURANT “It’s the quality that counts” "One of Pennsauken's oldest Family run Businesses, serving Pennsauken and the surrounding areas for close to 50 years" Come and see our newly renovated dining rooms! AND AS ALWAYS Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Is served every day, ALL DAY COME JOIN US FOR MOTHER’S DAY MAY 12, 2013 Visit www.PennQueenDiner.com for our daily specials Route 130 and Westfield Ave., Pennsauken 856-662-1928 Fax: 856-665-8353 OPEN DAILY, MONDAY THRU SUNDAY 7:00AM TO 1:00AM Home of South Jersey’s Best Chicken Parmigiana 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. Page 22 May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN SENIORCORNER Preparing For Home Repairs, Warmer Weather By Sonny DiSabato Senior Citizen Coordinator Co l 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 License. The Township of Pennsauken Building Department can check their wo- od s g n al i u n l 4th an -3 20 1 3 database for contractors with current licenses. Please contact them at 856-6651000 ext. 130 or 131. Take some time during May to check out your air conditioners to make sure they’re in working order. Finding out any Saturday May 25 1Oam to 5pm Haddon Ave NJ Collinggswwood NJ Raindate May 27 12 to 5pm 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 FriendsofLibrary@yahoo.com. Pennsauken Lions Club Seeks Nominations For Citizen Of The Year Take PATCO 200 art rtiis isstts and crraaft fteer errss Carn rniv ivvaal and pony riiddes e Kid ids zoone are reaa ffoor alll kid ids 4 sstttaages e of lliiv ive ve musi sicc Food coourt rtss downttoown reessstta taurraantts Anti tiqque and cllaass ssiic ic auttoo sshhow A mile long block pa rty a The f m nt o i l y e ve f spri ng! Annually each June, the Pennsauken Lions Club honors a deserving volunteer 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 PennsaukenLionsClub@comcast.net 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. FINE VINTAGE APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & ANTIQUES Victorian, Art Nouveau & Art Deco Eras, Retro Vintage VISIT OUR WEBSITES! www.Decotique.com www.ArtDecotique.com UNIQUE GIFTS FOR MOM! Spring & Summer Shoe Sale 50% off! Look for Our Grand Opening in June! 227 N. Centre Street • Merchantville, NJ 08109 856-665-5937 May 2013 Page 23 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 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 PYACTheatre@yahoo.com or call 856-577-5382. Public Auto Auction New Jersey’s Oldest For all your automotive needs Whether Buying, Selling or Just Browsing, let US Auction help you! PROTECT YOUR FAMILY...THE PLANET... AND CREATE AN INCOME... 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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! H&R Appliances 6305 South Crescent Blvd (Route 130) Pennsauken 856-324-2934 Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm 10% OFF Any Purchase Minimum $200. With coupon. Expires 5/31/13 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. PENNSAUKEN LIBRARY 856-665-5959 www.pennsaukenlibrary.org HOURS: M - Th. 10-9; Fri. – Sat. 10-6; Sunday 1-5 The Library will be closed May 25-27 for the Memorial Day weekend. May 2013 Page 25 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 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. EIGHTY-SECOND ANNUAL FINE ART SHOW More than 140 top artists from around the country “CIRCLE THE SQUARE” Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9 Nation’s oldest continuing outdoor art show of only original fine art Our 82nd year in beautiful Rittenhouse Square 18th and Walnut ■ Center City Philadelphia Friday & Saturday 11 am - 7 pm Sunday 11 - 5 For more information – Call 610-299-1343 Visit www.RittenhouseSquareArt.org under ten bucks. 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. — SAIGON PLAZA — SUN SENG SUPERMARKET THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S INTERNATIONAL STORE • GREAT PRICES, GREAT QUALITY PARIS SANDWICHES FRESH LIVE SEAFOOD Located inside Sun Seng Supermarket At Paris Sandwich, you can enjoy our distinctive, freshly made to order unique sandwiches, or one of our famous Baguettes hot from our oven. Call to Order (856) 333-0905 Visit www.ParisSandwiches.com THE BEST IN THE TRI-STATE AREA FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES QUALITY MEATS Fresh or Roasted to Order Special BBQ and Hot Food Section: Offering a Variety of Roasted Pig, Duck, Chicken 5201 KAIGHNS AVE. (ROUTE 38 WEST) PENNSAUKEN 856-663-2238 FAX 856-663-2338 Sun-Thurs 8:00 AM to 9:00PM Fri & Sat 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM FIND US ON FACEBOOK We accept all kinds of major credit card, EBT and food stamps. ATM Service Available DINE IN • TAKE OUT 5201 Route 38 West • Pennsauken (next to Sunseng Supermarket) OPEN 7 DAYS Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. 856-324-0838 Fax: 856-356-2322 Serving Vietnamese & Thai Cusine • Main Courses from $6.50 to $12.95 Check out “Thai Corner Menu” “Spicy or Non-Spicy” Daily Chef Specials Fresh Rice Noodle Soups Served in Chicken or Beef Broth with Onion, Scallion Cilantro, Basil, Bean Sprouts, Jalapeno & Lime Broken Rice Platters Stir Fried Thai Noodle • Chicken Beef • Shrimp • Pork Vermicelli Platters Grilled Chicken, Beef, Pork PARTY TRAYS AVAILABLE • PARTIES/CATERING WELCOMED • BYOB May 2013 Page 27 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 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 continued from page 19 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? INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR LEASE Crescent Business Center offers functional spaces, an ideal location at a low overhead cost. The Business Center is located on the North bound side of US Route 130 in Pennsauken, New Jersey. 7300 N. Crescent Blvd • Pennsauken NJ 3,000 to 13,000 sq.ft. Tailgate and Drive-In Loading 15’ ceiling heights Ample Parking Offices to Suit Contact Richard Shore 215-914-0700 x216 rich@REMALLC.com Real Estate Management Advisors, LLC 2755 Philmont Avenue, Suite 130, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Phone 215.914.0700 Fax 215.947.9101 MANAGEMENT – LEASING – SALES – MAINTENANCE 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 Youare welcome here! 10 W. Maple Avenue Merchantville, NJ (856) 662-6252 fpcmerchantville.com WORSHIP TIMES CLASSIC SERVICE featuring our Chancel Choir at 9:30 AM CONTEMPORARY SERVICE with our Prayz Team at 11:00 AM 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. Come See the Great Work God is doing at First Presbyterian Church in Merchantville Page 28 May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 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. D02154 10/12 JM 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 pennsaukenscouts@gmail.com. WORKNET IN PENNSAUKEN… The Right Medical Provider For Work-Related Injuries! WORKNET Occupational Medicine specializes in providing comprehensive medical services for the treatment of work-related injuries and employer health testing needs. WORKNET is equipped to handle any non life-threatening injuries by utilizing board-certified medical staff for the treatment of your employee. 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May 2013 Page 29 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 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 13, with the South Jersey Middle School Championships at Vince McAneney continued on page 30 TheTeaKettle Bakery&Café Be SureToOrderYour Mother’s DayCakes,Pies&Desserts! WHERE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED FREE WIFI Wedding Bells Ringing, cake orders can be placed a month in advance. Our Bakery Offers Birthday Cakes, Specialty Cakes & Wedding Cakes Catering Available For: Special Events, Tea Parties, Bridal Parties And All Kinds Of Get Togethers 7 East Park Avenue • Merchantville (856) 488-7500 teakettlebakery.com • teakettlebakery@gmail.com Tues & Wed 8am-4pm, Thurs & Fri - 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-3pm Closed Sunday & Monday Joseph A. Cuzzupe & Co. Inc. 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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 bench as the sixth man his sophomore year before becoming a starting guard mid-season. According to the Warhawk program guide, Polk was a member of the team’s “starting seven,” who could “start or come off the bench with equal effectiveness.” The championship Warhawks consisted mainly of sophomores and juniors; there were no seniors on the squad. The team went 62-15 in the three years Polk played. In fact, the team is still ranked 85th in winning percentage. “Forty years later, we’re still ranked. It’s pretty fantastic.” “ALL HANDS ON DECK” BOBBY RAY’S PENNSAUKEN TAVERN NEW GIANT DECK OPENING IN MAY “We did it again!” For the 2nd year in a row Bobby Ray’s is the winner of the Watch All The Action Here!!! Free Hot Dogs during all Day Games and $1 Coors Light Drafts during games Sunday thru Thursday. Best of South Jersey Hamburger… Stop in and judge for yourself! Cinco de Mayo $2 Corona’s – All Day May 5th Specials & Giveaways 22 Craft Beers on Tap 6324 Westfield Avenue • Pennsauken Corner of Westfield Ave. & Cove Road 856-356-2072 www.braysplace.com Find us on Facebook/Twitter @brayplace Check us out on facebook for great coupon deals each month Then & Now: Elmer Polk of Pennsauken was part of the University of WisconsinWhitewater men’s basketball team that won back-to-back Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships in 1973 and 1974. Members of the championship team were honored during halftime at a Warhawk game in February. History Gets Spiked By PHS Volleyball Team continued from page 29 Field, followed by the 12th Annual Freshman Finale on Tuesday, May 21. Competitors look forward to the annual competition at Pennsauken, because of the outstanding facility and the first class, highly organized events put together by the athletic staff. Awards Night Held On June 5 With the support of the Pennsauken All Sport Boosters Club,the Pennsauken High School Athletic Department will conduct its annual end of year awards night on June 5 at 5:30 p.m.Held at Colleen’s at the Savoy in Pennsauken, parents and coaches will celebrate the annual athletic achievements of our 550 student athletes. All Sport Booster Club President Denise Wallace said,“The evening is such a delight.To observe athletes dressed for the occasion, to 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 athletic happenings, the school district website, Pennsauken.net, is the place to be. By clicking on the sports button, visitors can view contest schedules for the spring 2013 season, as well as information about the Varsity Club,All Sports Booster Club, college recruiting, and a wealth of other athletic related information.The 2013 football and fall schedules have also been posted. AUTOMOTIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY Competent • Prompt • Professional Howie Electrical has been a leader in solving Pennsauken’s electrical problems for over 19 years. 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