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AllAround - Pennsauken Township
AllAround
SHOP LOCAL
Pennsauken
October 2012
A Publication for the Community of Pennsauken
Township Adopts
Ordinances to
Minimize
Pollution of
Creeks and Rivers
By John Kneib, Mayor
Pennsauken Township
Each year, the New
Jersey Department of
Environmental
Protection enlists the
help of municipalities
throughout the state to remind residents
and businesses of the importance of protecting our waterways from pollution.
Pennsauken is strongly committed to
keeping all of our town’s creeks and rivers
pollution-free and encourages our residents and business owners to do what
they can to “think green.”
While many don’t have properties
that reside along the water’s edge, the
first thought you might have is, “I don’t
live near the water. How can I be adding
to pollution?” The truth is, you could be
negatively effecting the environment
every time it rains. The NJDEP has
determined that stormwater runoff is
the largest source of water pollution
impacting our creeks and rivers. Rainwater that flows down storm drains carries with it anything that is dropped,
dumped, blown, or swept into the street.
Items such as grass, leaves, oil, fertilizers,
pet droppings, and all types of trash and
litter will eventually be washed down a
storm drain and into one of the creeks
and rivers throughout the Township.
continued on page 3
Look!
A Community United In “Paws For The Cause”
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
There are lot of things I love about
Pennsauken and Merchantville. A source
of continual joy for me is how
we love, care for, and respect our dear
animal friends.
I take a morning or evening stroll and
see many of our local residents walking
their very happy animals, or as I glance
toward the window of one of our charming neighborhood homes, I often see a
sweet cat face staring out at me; sometimes I even get a “meow.”
Sadly, not enough people are like the
ones I see on a regular basis, and many an
unwanted pet is left behind, many are neglected and horribly abused. These animals
have never known the loving touch of a
human hand nor, sadly, have they ever
heard a gentle, tender, and kind word.
That’s where animal rescue comes in.
Our community has a shelter to help
those dear, furry friends awaiting their
happy, safe, and loving “furever home:”
Almost Home Animal Shelter, a no-kill
inside
Pennsauken Celebrates
Halloween
See Page 5
Pennsauken Native
Helping To Explore Mars
See Page 18
Author and All Around Pennsauken Columnist Judith Kristen signs books during
a special fundraiser held at McFarlan’s Market on Sept. 15.
Shelter located right off of Rt. 73 on
Pennsauken Highway.
For over seven years, Almost Home
has done an amazing job helping pets in
need. The shelter handles cases not only
from our neck of the woods here in
Pennsauken and Merchantville, but also
from Audubon, Audubon Park, Gloucester City, and Woodlyn. But in order to
further help the community, additional
funds are needed to enhance the shelter’s services.
So where do we begin? Where do we
start? What can we do to improve this
shelter now?
For starters, many of the children I
have visited to read my books to and to
continued on page 21
Community Remembers Native Sons Gone Too Soon
By Frank Sinatra
AAP Editor
On Saturday, August 25, two
fundraisers were held literally
within walking distance from
each other along Maple Ave. in
Pennsauken. One tried to begin
the healing process for family
and friends still reeling from a
tragic loss; the other started to
lay a foundation to support
those with a true passion for
science. But the thoughts and
Pennsauken remembers and celebrates the life of
Michael Hagan during a fundraiser at Pinsetter Bar and prayers of attendees were
Bowl on August 25. Hagan was tragically killed during a focused on two young men
with bright futures whose lives
robbery in Philadelphia on July 1.
ended much too soon.
“One of the Good Ones”
The life of Pennsauken
native Michael Hagan was
remembered and celebrated at
a special fundraiser held at
Pinsetter Bar and Bowl. Hagan,
an energetic and talented IT
consultant, was murdered on
July 1 of this year in Society
Hill, the victim of an apparent
robbery. The shock of losing
Hagan in such tragic circumstances took a toll on his family
continued on page 23
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B.I.G. News
In Schools
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Public Works
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Classified
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October 2012
OCTOBERCALENDAR
Murder Mystery
Merchantville Square Club, Lodge
#119 is sponsoring a night of murder
and mystery at the Crescent Shrine
Center, 700 Highland Drive,
Westampton, NJ, on Saturday, Oct. 6 at
5:30 p.m. The event includes a happy
hour, dinner and a performance by
Without A Cue Productions, LLC.
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a buffet dinner and coffee. A cash bar
will be available for soda and alcoholic
beverages. For more information, contact Ray Taylor, Sr. at 856-663-1719 or
rtaylorsec119@aol.com.
hold its annual welcome back luncheon
on Oct. 8 at the Pennsauken Methodist
Church Hall, 3541 Pennsylvania Ave.The
event is free for all members. Lunch
begins at 12 p.m. Entertainment provided by musician Robert Cerminara.
Jersey is hosting an Oktoberfest dinner
and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 13 from
4 to 7 p.m. at the Merchantville Masonic
Lodge, 6926 Park Ave., Pennsauken. A
donation of $12 is requested. For more
info, contact Eva at 856-662-2118.
AARP Meeting
PennsaukenAARP Chapter 2861 will
Oktoberfest Dinner & Bake Sale
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Company, 540 49th St., Pennsauken,
will be holding a comedy night on
Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets will
be $25 and are sold at the door. For
more information, call 609-280-0950.
Wellwood Car and Bike Show
Sponsored by The Merchantville
Task Force and Merchantville Car
Show Committee, the Car and Bike
Show will take place at Wellwood Park,
Maple and Hamilton Avenues in
Merchantville, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Saturday, Oct. 20. Rain date is Oct. 29.
Mark Reno’s Elvis Show is scheduled
from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue, Inc.
For more information call 609-471-2634.
Breakfast Buffet
The Knights of Columbus, Council
#3512 will hold a Breakfast Buffet on
Sunday, Oct. 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. at St. Cecilia’s School Hall, 49th St.
and Westfield Ave. Featuring eggs,
sausage, pancakes, juice, and coffee.
Adults are $8 per person, children
under 12 years, $5. For tickets, call Larry
at 856-662-5927.
Open House
Marco’s Restaurant and Banquet
Facility at the Pennsauken Country
Club will hold its Grand Opening
Celebration with an Open House on
Oct. 25. Come take a look at all the renovations done to the Dining Room and
Banquet Facilities. There will be an
open bar and hors’doeuvres served
from 6-8 p.m. This event is free to all
our Pennsauken and Merchantville
friends and neighbors.
Operation Christmas Child
Box Packing Party
Come wrap, fill, and personalize shoe
boxes with much-needed items for
overseas children facing poverty, war,
and natural disasters to share the hope
and love of Jesus. Snacks, shoe boxes,
and Christmas music provided! Held in
the Community Room at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N.
Crescent Blvd., on Saturday, Nov. 17
from 2 to 5 p.m. Participants are asked
to bring new school supplies, personal
hygiene items, socks, underwear, hats,
hard candy, stickers, toys (batteries
included), balls, dolls, and games for
ages 2-14 that could fit in a shoe box.
For more information call Kristen at
609-706-0950. *
*The Pennsauken Free Public Library
does not endorse the policies, beliefs, or
activities of the sponsoring group.
October 2012
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ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Township Adopts Ordinances to Minimize Pollution of Creeks and Rivers continued from page 1
How many times have you seen
someone throw trash in the street or
throw something down an inlet? Or
found grass clippings strewn along the
sidewalk? Trash eventually ends up in a
creek or river.Trash, plastic bottles, plastic bags etc. are visible along the banks
of the Delaware River, Cooper River
and many smaller creeks throughout
the area. Community efforts, like our
Township’s cleanup of Tippin’s Pond,
continue to be organized to pick up the
debris around our local bodies of water,
as well as to clean up trash that has
been washed down the storm inlets.
It is also the pollutants that you don’t
necessarily see that also are both a hazard to the cleanliness of our bodies of
water and a danger to the marine life
that live there. Pet waste, grass, oil, lawn
fertilizer and chemicals all contribute to
the degradation of the water quality.
How Pennsauken Battles
Stormwater Pollution
The Township has adopted several
ordinances which are intended to stop
pollutants from going down the drain in
the first place. For example, Pennsauken
has had a litter ordinance on the books
for many years. It is illegal to dump or
drop litter of any kind on public or private property. Stormwater pollution
aside, not littering is simply essential for
the appearance of the Township and the
quality of life of its residents. Too often,
we see motorists dump an ashtray into
the street, or drop wrappers from the
fast food meal they just ate. Not only is
it disgusting, it’s against the law.
Since trash creates serious problems
when washed down an inlet, an ordinance was recently adopted that
requires dumpsters and other trash
containers to be covered at all times.
This not only stops trash from blowing
into the street, but also helps keeps liquids from leaching out and getting
washed into the storm sewers. We ask
Pennsauken businesses to be especially
diligent to keep their dumpsters covered and to avoid overfilling them with
too much trash.
The Township also requires pet owners to clean up after their pet. While
there’s an ordinance in place, this just
makes common sense. Pet waste is to
be properly disposed of in the trash. For
example, when walking your dog, make
sure you bring a plastic bag to clean up
after them. Your neighbors, and their
shoes, will appreciate the effort. In addition, Pennsauken strongly encourages
dog owners to use the dog park recently opened at Cooper and Collins Ave.
Receptacles are available there to dispose of pet waste.
A growing problem seems to be
geese and the mess they leave behind.
When washed into a waterway, their
droppings are a source of pollution.
And we all know that a flock of geese
can leave a lot of droppings behind.
While it’s difficult to relocate geese,
Pennsauken has adopted an ordinance
making it illegal to feed them on public
property.
Pennsauken’s ordinance on improperly disposing of waste materials prohibits anything other than rainwater
from going into an inlet. Dumping oil or
other unwanted household chemicals
into a storm inlet is not only dangerous
but also deadly to marine life. Please
take advantage of the hazardous waste
disposal days that the County has during the year. Many times, they occur
right in town, allowing you to quickly
and easily dispose of your hazardous
materials in a proper fashion.
Remember, pollutants can also be
grass, leaves and fertilizers. While some
think of these as “organic,” they are in
fact pollutants to clean water and a
danger to aquatic life. In addition, too
many leaves raked down a storm inlet
can also cause the sewer to clog and
possibly result in flooding. Only rainwater should go down a storm drain.
The ordinances mentioned are
intended to remind residents and businesses of the need to stop waterway
pollution at the source. In addition, the
NJDEP has directed municipalities to
start using the new eco-style inlets.
These have been appearing all over
town.The openings are purposely small
enough to stop large debris, such as
plastic bottles and soda cans, from
being washed into the storm sewer, but
allow rainwater to pass through.
In addition to the Township retrofitting the new eco-style inlets, businesses are also required by ordinance to
continued on page 13
OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO ASSIST YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME BUYING & SELLING PROCESS
Pennsauken – Burroughs Woods
Remarkable colonial. This home features formal L/R &
D/R w/hardwood floors, F/R w/brick fireplace, large eatin kitchen and breakfast area including 2 cook tops, wall
oven w/built in microwave, laundry room w/pantry.
Upstairs features three bedrooms w/large master suite with
bath and dressing area, hardwood floors and lots of closets and attic for additional storage. Other amenities
include a full waterproofed basement w/8’ ceilings, 2 car
garage, large storage shed, wonderful landscaping, patio
and fish pond out back. This is a beautiful home!
$299,000
Pennsauken – Large Lot
Gracious Victorian on one of the best lots in Pennsauken.
2 car det. garage situated adjacent to Merchantville’s Cattell
Tract. Enter this 4 bdrm, 2 bath home through the foyer
boasting natural oak staircase. The Living Room has an
Anderson Bay window letting in plenty of light There is a
den on the 1st floor could be a 5th bedroom with an adjacent ceramic tile bath. The dining room has 2 corner built
in hutches and open view of the large rear yard and patio.
2 zone heating system, Slate Roof. Taxes are reasonable for
this great home. Must be on your tour list. $234,900
Lawnside – Brand New Home
Master suite w/cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet & tiled
bath with soaking tub; LR & DR w/hdwd flrs; F/R, 3 bdrms,
2 ½ baths, upgraded cabinets, windows, roof, heater &
more! Central air; gas heat; 10 year warranty; full, poured
concrete basement; 1 car garage. All on a large lot! Make
an offer now and choose your own colors. $219,900
Palmyra – Riverfront Town Home
This town home is in a great location being sold by original owner. Laminated hard wood flooring in Living Room
and Dining Area. This 11 year old 2 bedroom Vesper
model features Ceramic tile floors in kitchen and bathrooms, upgraded kitchen cabinetry, upgraded light fixtures, and ceiling fans. Includes washer, dryer, refrigerator,
and custom window treatments. The spacious Master
Bedroom has a walk in closet and separate entrance to the
bath. Association fee only $129 per month. Call for you
preview today. $145,900
Pennsauken – Hillcrest Avenue
Charming brick front Colonial with beautiful hard wood
floors in the large living room, formal dining room and a
family room with a fire place and custom built in book
shelves. There is a full basement, Newer gas heat.
$145,900
Gary Peze
Pennsauken – Collins Tract
Great opportunity in Historic Collins Tract. This three bedroom one and a half bath colonial features formal living
and dining rooms, large eat in kitchen, walk up attic with
newer sheet rock, walk out basement, Central air, gas heat,
front porch and back porch all situated on a beautiful
double lot. Sold “As Is” $139,900
Willingboro – Move in Condition!
This Home shows real Pride of Ownership. Threee bdrms,
2 ½ baths, L/R, D/R, eat-in kitchen, attached one car
garage, Gas heat. There is a beautiful ceramic tile floor in
the kitchen, dining area, laundry and powder room. All of
the bathrooms have newer ceramic tile. The storm doors
are new. All rooms were recently painted. There is gas radiant heat on the 1st floor and baseboard heat on the 2nd
floor. Move right in! $130,000.
Pennsauken – Move in condition!
Easy to maintain 2 Bedroom Rancher on a corner lot with
new carpeting in freshly painted living and dining room.
Hard wood floors in the bedrooms, 1st floor laundry room,
Pull down storage attic, new gas hot water heater. New
oven. Not a short sale. $125,000
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October 2012
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
BIG Council Sponsors Pennsauken’s 32nd Holiday Parade
On Saturday, November 24, the B.I.G.
Council plans to help
Pennsauken ring in
COUNCIL OF PENNSAUKEN
the holiday season
with the 32st Annual Holiday Parade.
Filled with fire engines, holiday-themed
floats and musical entertainment, the
parade runs along Westfield Ave., from
the Pennsauken Community Recreation
Facility to 44th St. More information on
the event will be provided in a later
issue of All Around Pennsauken.
Sponsorship opportunities are again
available for this year’s parade. For
more information, contact BIG
CouncilPennsauken@gmail.com.
B·I·G
BUSINESS·INDUSTRY·GOVERNMENT
AFL-CIO Thanks BIG Council
At September’s BIG Council meeting, Bob Schiavinato with the Central
Labor Council, AFL-CIO of Southern
New Jersey took the opportunity to
thank the business council for the work
done to beautify Pennsauken’s national monument, the Peter J. McGuire
Memorial. “I’m tremendously grateful
to the Business, Industry and Government Council for the work they’ve
done to spruce up the Peter J. McGuire
Memorial to make it a much better
place, not just for photos taken with the
scholarship recipients and for congressmen to admire how much nicer the statue of Peter J. McGuire looks, but also for
honoring the work of Mr. McGuire in
bringing about the 40-hour work week,
the child labor laws, the weekend, and
honoring the work of people whose
hands built this great country of ours.”
Our Next Meeting
Pennsauken’s B.I.G. Council next
BIGCouncil
Breakfast Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 10th
8:15 am
Route 73 North, Pennsauken
$20 per person
RSVP: 856-663-1000 by Sept. 10
Terry Carr at ext. 153 or
tcarr@twp.pennsauken.nj.us
Larry Cardwell at ext. 108 or
lcardwell@twp.pennsauken.nj.us
meeting will be on Wednesday, Oct.10 at
Colleen’s at the Savoy, 1444 Rt. 73
North, Pennsauken. Registration begins
at 8:15 a.m.The cost is $20 per person.To
RSVP for the event, please e-mail Terry
Carr at tcarr@twp.pennsauken.nj.us.
For more information on the Business
Industry and Government Council, contact Larry Cardwell or Terry Carr at
Pennsauken Township’s Office of
Economic Development at 665-1000,
Ext. 108 or Ext. 153 or send an e-mail to
BigCouncilPennsauken@gmail.com.
Auto Depot Offers Quality Wheels In Pennsauken
“Everyone’s approved.”
It’s the motto of Auto
Depot, a new addition to the
Pennsauken business landscape. And while a lot of
other car lots make that
claim, Auto Depot, located
at 3429 Haddonfield Rd., is
in a unique position to make
it happen.
“We have a banking
license, which enables us to Mayor John Kneib welcomes Auto Depot to
work with prime and sub- Pennsauken. The car lot, located on Haddonfield Rd.,
prime banks. We can pretty has over 100 vehicles on site.
much get someone approved with a
“We want to be continuously
350 credit score,” explains Jeff Bobb, upgrading our cars here,” adds Bobb.
controller at the Auto Depot. “And for “The better the vehicle, the happier the
the one percent that isn’t approved, we customer.”
can carry the note ourselves.”
While first opening their doors in
Auto Depot currently has over 100 June, the business is already looking at
cars on the lot, and has access to about expansion.
10,000 more through auctions and deal“We’re ready to take in more help,
er sites. While some cars on the lot start like a finance manager and more sales
at $3,000, the business focuses on getting people. There’s room to grow,” says
newer models that have lower mileage. Bobb.
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856-665-3999
Internationally renowned author, educator, guest speaker and animal activist.
Judith Kristen
Every month the B.I.G. Council
will Spotlight members in
All Around Pennsauken.
For more information on membership, or how you
can be a Spotlight Business, send an email to the
B.I.G. Council Membership Committee at
BIGCouncilPennsauken@gmail.com.
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October 2012
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Pennsauken Offers Halloween Fun For The Whole Family
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Throughout the month of October,
Pennsauken residents can find quite a
few ways to celebrate Halloween, a
uniquely American holiday. Here are a
few suggestions:
Historical Halloween
What better way get in the
Halloween mood than a visit to an
old house? On Saturday, Oct. 13 from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the historic Griffith
Morgan House in Pennsauken will host
a day of Halloween lore full of games,
activities and crafts for the kids, along
with seasonal refreshments and tours of
the circa 1693 home of the Morgan
family, early settlers of Pennsauken.
Hear the tale of the Jersey Devil, create
your own Halloween mask, join in the
games and activities, sample some cider
and treats, and also learn how our forefathers and foremothers spent their
Halloween seasons.
As a special treat, Freedom Center
for Wildlife will pay a visit with some
live animals appropriate to the
Halloween season, and talk about what
happens when nature and the human
world meet up unexpectedly.
Admission, as well as tours of the
house and museum, is free; nominal
fees may apply to some activities to
defray costs and support the mission of
Griffith Morgan House.
p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 at the softball
field behind the Pennsauken Police
Administration Building at Route 130
and Bethel Avenue.
Live ghosts, ghouls, goblins and the
walking dead will greet you as you ride
around in a hay wagon pulled by a tractor. It’s scary fun for the whole family.
For more information, call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 856665-1000 x151.
For the Adults
Just because you can’t knock on
doors and get candy, doesn’t mean you
can’t have a good time. Bobby Ray’s,
EatInor TakeOut
Haunted Hay Ride
Get in the “spirit” of Halloween at
this year’s Youth Action Committee
Haunted Hay Ride from 6:15 to 9:00
Looking To Trick Or Treat in Pennsauken?
Here’s What You Need To Know
The countdown to “Operation: Trick
or Treat” has begun. Kids are already
planning not just their Halloween costumes, but their Trick or Treat route as
well, making sure to hit the houses in
town that has the good stuff. To keep
Pennsauken’s boys and ghouls safe this
Halloween, the Township has an ordinance in place.
Pennsauken has a curfew in place
not just on Oct. 31, but the two days
prior to Halloween. During this period,
any minor under the age of 16, regardless of where they live, is not allowed
out on the streets of Pennsauken after
the hour of 8:00 p.m. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.Your
buddy who just turned 18 isn’t going to
located on 6324 Westfield Ave. is hosting its annual Halloween Party on
Saturday, Oct. 27. In addition to drink
specials and a costume contest, musical
entertainment will be provided by
Doctor Shocker, a Pennsauken-based,
four-piece cover band. For more information, visit braysplace.com.
cut it. It has to be an adult who’s legally
responsible for you.
Trick or Treating is for kids, not
adults. It’s unlawful for anyone over the
age of 14 to go out Trick or Treating,
unless you’re acting as a chaperone.
And unfortunately, chaperones can’t
ask for any candy or treats. They have
to wait until they get home to help their
kids “sort” the candy. Also, there is no
Trick or Treating after 8:00 p.m.
If someone is caught breaking the
ordinance, the “trick” they’ll get can
vary from just a warning to a fine from
$200. And that’s kind of scary.
Here’s wishing you a fun, safe time celebrating a uniquely American holiday.
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October 2012
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Did Pennsauken Receive A Visit From A Jersey Legend?
By Robert FisherHughes, AAP Columnist
and Amateur Historian
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LOOKING BACK
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County, which extended not
only to the shore, but also to Did the Jersey Devil visit the Pennsauken area?
the border of Burlington It may just have happened in the early 1900s…
County. Our Pennsauken
Pensauken was still a largely rural
was also part of old Gloucester County.
According to the accounts, Mother community then, though it had its more
Leeds had already worn herself down fashionable sectors such as the commuand reached the limits of her formida- nity of Delair.Trains and trolley lines, as
ble resources with twelve children, well as social, family and business conwhen she found that she was destined nections bound the surrounding comto bear her thirteenth. Probably think- munities together. Ice skating was
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found to possess both hooves and that deer had not been seen in
wings and that he proceeded to fly out Haddonfield in a hundred years.
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were received. Frights, mischiefs and fog, and descriptions were accordingly
misdeeds were attributed to his pres- varied. Many strange tracks were found
sometimes ending without further trace
ence in the Pines.
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Page 7
Pennsauken’s Image And Attitude Helps Outfit For Success
By Alan Gibson, AAP Contributor
“Someone’s future is hanging in your
closet.” That’s the motto of Image and
Attitude, a non-profit company right
here in Pennsauken that not only helps
men and women in transition, but also
at-risk youth.
Image and Attitude outfits their clients
with interview clothing.The organization
is also a trainer provider on the New
Jersey Eligible Training Provider List,
providing services through its One Stop
Career Center. Clients on public assistance do not pay for these services; all
other clients are charged a flat fee of $25.
And that fee goes a long way.
The client is “outfitted,” paired up
with a personal shopper who finds
appropriate clothing for them from
donations made to the company. Image
and Attitude doesn’t just take any old
thing either, so don’t try to send in those
Leisure Suits you haven’t worn since
1976. According to Assistant Executive
Director Mona Burch, “We expect
donations to be of value because we
value our customers.”
In addition, clients can get help with
Local Rotary Gives
Back To Community
“Service over self.” It’s the motto of
Rotary, a 1.2 million member organization that strives to make a world a better
place. In more than 34,000 clubs worldwide, Rotary members are giving back
to local community as well as supporting
global causes, such as eradicating polio.
The Rotary Club of Pennsauken
Merchantville was founded in 1952 and
continues to serve the community
today, awarding scholarships to deserving college-bound students, providing
dictionaries to local grade schools, and
donating CPR dummies to the
Pennsauken EMS squad. They look to
build on 60 years of accomplishments
by involving more members of the
community in their charitable works.
“We’re looking to partner with other
community-focused individuals to do
even more good,” says Rotary Member
John Patane.
Rotary meets every Thursday at
12:15 p.m. at Bobby Ray's in
Pennsauken, with the exception of the
first Thursday of each month. On the
first Thursday, Rotary meets at 12:15
p.m. at the Blue Monkey Restaurant.
Please feel free to attend any meeting
to learn more about our organization.
You may also visit our Facebook page
at www.facebook.com/rcpmnj or call
Sheila Barret was helped by non-profit
Image and Attitude, and now works
for the organization.
interview skills and resume writing.
Helping their clients find work is the
company’s main goal.
Image and Attitude began 13 years
ago. Tammy Evans-Colquitt first began
the company to help women in need,
specializing in helping those moving
from welfare to work, assisting women
just released from incarceration, and
aiding victims of domestic violence.The
non-profit then began helping men in
those same circumstances. The company started off in a small office at 6500
Madison Ave, but grew quickly. In 2000,
Image and Attitude helped about 20
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Sheila Barret is one of the people
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who started the program on May 5, had
to leave her job to care for her ailing
mother. She ended up on public
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ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
October 2012
THE SCHOOL BELL RANG FOR STUDENTS TO BEGIN
AN EXCITING NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
Overcast skies did not put a damper on the excitement of the 5,600 students as they arrived at their assigned school to begin the 2012-2013 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Students came prepared to learn,
dressed in their appropriate school uniforms. After a fun-filled summer, this will be a year that is full of dreams, aspirations, and goals for many students. Administration, teachers, and staff are prepared to help
these students fulfill their expectations during the 2012-2013 school year.
Students eagerly arrive to Delair School on their first day of
classes.
For some students, this was their first time riding a school bus.
The crossing guard at Delair is helpful to parents and students
as they cross the street.
These happy faces say it all as students prepare for reading at
Delair School.
Mrs. Pacific helps students find their correct teacher’s line at
Delair School on the first day of classes.
Students in Miss Kim’s class at Delair School are busy working
on math.
Mrs. Matthews, fourth grade teacher at Burling School, welcomes
back her students along with Guidance Counselor Mrs. Sanchez.
Students enjoy reading with Mrs. Dunn, third grade teacher from
Burling School.
Mrs. Wilkerson’s first grade class at Burling School prepare for
their Reading assignment.
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
October 2012
Burling And Delair Schools Hold
Student Assemblies
On Friday, Sept. 7, students and staff
of Burling and Delair Schools reported
to the multi-purpose room to learn
more about the procedures of their
school.
Principal Slater, along with Guidance
Counselor Sanchez, was on hand to discuss school rules and the new code of
conduct at both schools for all students,
kindergarten through fourth grade.
Students were also reminded of
lunch and recess policies. They also
learned more about the uniform program, and were informed that hoodies
were not allowed to be worn in school.
Students were told that they may wear
blue sweaters over their uniform shirt
when the weather gets colder.
Guidance Counselor Mrs. Sanchez
spoke to the children about values and
ways to get along with each other. She
emphasized that the school is a “No
Bullying Zone” and that bullying will
not be tolerated.
The students were active participants
in this assembly, and it was a wonderful
way to get the school year off to a good
start.
Pennsauken High School is proud to announce
the achievement of one of their alumni.
Alisa Ratliff, a 2009 PHS graduate,
recently became a member of the
National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
The award was presented for her commitment to the ideals of scholarship,
leadership and service.
Ratliff is currently a student at
Morgan State University.
Pennsauken Public Schools is proud
of Alisa and her accomplishments and
wish her much success in her career.
Congratulations!
Alisa Ratliff, PHS Class of ’09, has
become a member of the National
Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Franklin School
Commemorates
9-11 With Ceremony
Franklin School marked the anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks by
holding a school-wide ceremony on
Tuesday, Sept. 11.
Head Teacher, Mrs. Drexel spoke of
the importance of this historical event.
Then, along with classroom representatives, led the Pledge of Allegiance for
the school.
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Pennsauken Schools Soaring To New Heights
By Marilyn Martinez
Superintendent of Schools,
Pennsauken Township
I am pleased to announce
that the 2012-2013 school year got off to
an exhilarating start on Sept. 5 for students, faculty, and staff of the
Pennsauken School District.
Our district’s theme for this school
year is “Soaring to New Heights.”
Teachers and parents will work together to help the children achieve greatness in academic performance.
One way we plan on accomplishing
this goal is to improve reading. We’ve
instituted a reading campaign, where
students will participate in daily reading
assignments, working along with their
parents. It is often found that a student’s
fall test score will show a drop in grade
level performance from their spring
exiting score. Through our successful
summer reading program and our new
reading campaign, we are certain that
the results will show an increase in student reading levels. Reading is the gateway to all learning. The ultimate goal of
our reading campaign is to make students better readers and create a strategy that will promote reading among
parents and children.
Every fall, a student’s individual
reading levels is assessed in the classroom by teachers utilizing the DRA2
assessment tool and Scantron testing. If
students did not read during the summer, their reading levels may have
dropped from the level they had
attained in June. Those students will
need to commit at least thirty minutes
of reading every night to catch up and
move forward.
Students who read twenty minutes
per day during the summer as part of
Pennsauken’s reading program will
probably have maintained their June
reading levels or even improved. Parents
will be notified of the reading test results.
We will all work to increase those levels;
our goal is to have everyone reading on
or above grade level by the end of the
year. One of the most important things
you can do as a parent is to make sure
your child reads or is read to for thirty
minutes or more every night.
Genesis, our new student information system, is up and running. The
Genesis system has taken the place of
Starbase and will provide parents
access to their child’s attendance and
grade book. This system affords us
many new opportunities to help keep
parents informed of their children’s
progress from home via the internet.
Parents’ access to the information
system will be through an internet connection where an individual’s e-mail
address will become their user name.
Longfellow School PTA News
Students and teachers aren’t the only
ones excited for the start of a new
school year; the Longfellow Elementary School PTA is geared up and
excited for the 2012- 2013 school year
as well.
This year, its PTA is looking forward
to implementing many events, including some events available at bigger
schools, as well as new, original ideas.
Family-oriented events will be a top
priority this year for the organization,
which is looking to add family game
and movie nights.
The book fairs are also a big hit with
students. This year, the PTA looks to
hold book fairs in the fall and spring.
The book fairs are an important program, as they get the students excited
about reading both inside and outside
of the classroom.
The heavy favorites, however, are the
Fall Festival and Career Days. On these
days, students get to interact with each
other, as well as Longfellow parents,
and this excites them.
Longfellow’s PTA will also look to
host an event at a local restaurant once a
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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
For this reason, it is necessary that parents keep the school updated about
any changes to your email address.
The Board of Education has recently adopted a student code of conduct
for all Pennsauken students. The purpose of the code of conduct is to support the creation of a safe learning
environment for all members of the
school community; to provide clear and
explicit expectations for social behaviors within all school settings; to specify
guidelines for teaching and encouraging social skills necessary for meeting
District behavioral expectations; and to
describe explicit methods of corrective
instruction and consequences for
behavioral offenses.
Parents must read the student code
of conduct with their children; both parent and student must sign the student
pledge and return it to their classroom
teacher, acknowledging that they have
read and understood it and will follow
the rules and regulations as stated.
Teachers, staff, and students are participating in the Pennsauken Neighbors
Helping Neighbors campaign as a way
to give back to their community.We will
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October 2012
Q&A With Athlete of the Year Giselle Cotes
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single parent. I took dance lessons; I
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BW:Which sport do you like the most?
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of trying to get past the defender. I like
the rush you feel when you score a goal,
or when you crossover on an opponent
and score. I love playing defense and
the teamwork involved.
BW: You were named the PHS female
Athlete of the Year last year and you’re
a two sport all-star. Has all of that attention changed you?
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award. I don’t believe I’ve changed;
more mature maybe. It makes me want
to strive for higher accomplishments
like All South Jersey.
BW: What are the prospects for this
year’s Field Hockey team?
G: We are excited about becoming
members of a new league. The feeling
was that the BC was a weaker league
than the Olympic, so we might have not
trained as hard this summer as we
should have. We are working hard to
improve.
BW: How do you prepare in the summer for the fall season?
G: I went to the Rutgers Field Hockey
camp last summer and learned a lot.
This summer, I concentrated on
Lacrosse by playing in the South Jersey
Doubles and played in high profile
tournaments in Maryland and
Pennsylvania.
BW: You are a B student and involved
in several clubs. How do you manage
your time?
G: I’m president of the Varsity Club
and a member of the French and Leo
Clubs. Sometimes it is hard to come up
with the energy to study and do homework at night after a long day and after
practicing for two hours. I just accept
the fact that if I want to achieve my
goals, I must work hard and be determined.
BW: What are your future plans?
G: I want to play Lacrosse in college. I’d
like to study nursing with a minor in
business.
BW: Any thoughts for the young girls
of Pennsauken?
G: Don’t be afraid to dream. Believe in
yourself and be determined.
October 2012
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inTown Remembering Special People and Important Moments
Students from
Intermediate School
participate in Pinwheels
for Peace, a visual
project that expresses
people’s beliefs about
peace, tolerance and
harmony. Seen here
are students with art
teacher Danielle Ford.
A special thank you to Pennsauken’s Fire Department, JD
Hilbert Construction, AMVETS Post 101 and the Maple
Shade VFW for placing flags throughout the 9-11
Memorial in remembrance of the terror attacks that
occurred on September 11, 2001. This year, the flags usually placed at the memorial were too damaged to use.
However, the giant flag flying overhead, as well as the
smaller flags outlining the memorial, served as a fitting
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that day 11 years ago.
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ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
GRAYMATTERS A Very Scary Thought In Time For Halloween
By Judith Kristen
AAP Columnist
Well, here we are, another
Halloween coming up and I guess
you’re expecting me to write about
something really scary.
So, who am I to disappoint the nicest
readers in all of Southern New Jersey?
Here we go.
…I’m considering getting a tattoo.
I told you it would be scary.
Now I didn’t just hit age sixty-four
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UNLV, had a very groovy one placed
around her ankle last year. My dear
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school friend, Yvonne, worked for the
Peace Corp and had a lovely “world”
tattooed above her wrist bone. Even
my darling husband Andrew sports
three masterpieces: one on each shoulder and then a really superb upper arm
band tattoo.
Mallory’s mom, my dear friend, the
late, great Monti McDonald and I had
plans from the late 70s all the way
through the early parts of the new century to have ourselves inked, but we
could never decide on what we wanted.
We got temporary “henna” tattoos to
see if we liked it. Before the old one was
gone, we were already designing the
next one… and the next one… and the
next one.
The closest I came to actually being
tattooed was back in the early 80s as I sat
at Eddie’s Tattoo Parlor over in Philly
and watched my friend Carole, get a
beautiful long stemmed yellow rose
placed right there on her chest above her
heart near some very healthy cleavage.
Eddie had decided that a red rose
would be perfect for me and just as I
agreed and was about to park myself in
his “drawing chair” a vision flashed
across my mind. “Sure,” I thought to
myself, “that rose will look awesome
now, but just imagine what it’ll look like
when gravity starts to play those nasty
little tricks on my female attributes!” I
guess what I was saying to myself was…
just how long would the stem on that
red rose be when I turned 70? 75? 80?
Know what I mean?
I shuddered at the mere thought of it.
And, when Carole and I left Eddie’s,
only one of us was seeing the world, and
all its gravity, through “rose-colored”
glasses. But that was just fine by me.
Fast forward thirty plus years and
you may ask why that old thought even
crosses my mind these days. Well, I’m
an out and about neighborhood gal and
every day I either walk or drive by The
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Ave. The very same shop where my
Mallory got her spicy ankle tattoo;
where our friends Ron, John, and Mary,
and many other people are now finding
it quite hip, cool, romantic, and even
fashionable to be inked.
Vinnie, Rose’s owner, is a very nice
man, and a mega-talented artist who
could draw the Sistine Chapel on your
back if you could sit there long enough.
He smiles as I walk by, and he never tries
to talk me into anything; frankly, I can get
into enough trouble all on my own.
So, will it happen?
Who knows… but at this writing, I’m
inclined to say YES! And I think I just
might get it done right before Halloween.
And what will it be? I’m not sure, but
I know it’ll be very cool and very groovy.
And I promise you, if you’d like to have
a look at it, I’ll certainly be proud to
show you. But don’t worry; it will be
inked in a discreet and formal location.
Life is scary enough.
Happy Halloween!
~Judy
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WAGSWORLD
By Bob Wagner, AAP
Columnist
Last weekend, I
was lounging on my sister’s very large
porch, trying to nap in a hammock. A
delightful breeze was blowing in from
the beach, and the sun was behind the
houses. I can usually drift right off to
dreamland in seconds, but the kids were
out in force.
My nephew’s 5-year-old son was
bouncing a ball, trying to find someone
to have a catch. The older kids were
caught up in electronic games, and the
younger ones just can’t catch or throw
well. I was the only available source of
entertainment, so the nap was not to be.
It occurred to me that young
Matthew was unaware of the value of
front steps to a ball player. I introduced
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him to the concept of throw and catch
that I learned on the sidewalks of 44th
St. as a youngster.
While waiting for friends to show up
to play ball, almost every young man on
the block would toss a pimple ball, a
pink bouncer, or a tennis ball off the
steps. The exercise taught good hand
and eye coordination, and an actual
street game was concocted for two
players from this exercise. One player
threw the ball onto the steps; the other
stood in the street and caught the ball.
If the ball was missed or dropped, it was
a hit. Caught, it became an out. If the
ball was thrown so it hit the very edge
of the steps, it would launch across the
street and become a homer.
The concrete steps, or stoop, as
Grandmom Ethel called them, were
perfectly designed for this game. When
the ball was thrown wrong, and
bounced against the front door of the
house enough times, the game was
moved up or down the street, after
angry voices from inside warned kids of
impending beatings for denting the
new screen door.
Of course, the thrown ball game
morphed into other street games, when
more kids were involved. Wire ball,
hand ball, and block ball were the
norm. Older kids with access to tools
started playing half ball, which required
a broom handle bat, and a pimple ball,
cut in half.
When all the balls went missing, usually on neighbors’ roofs, hose ball was
invented. This game required pieces of
4 inch garden hose and the prerequisite
broom handle. The hose pieces were
pitched, and the taped broom handle
Township Adopts Ordinances to Minimize Pollution of Creeks and Rivers
continued from page 3
retrofit storm inlets whenever a parking
lot needs to be repaved or seal coating
of a parking area is done.
Pennsauken Township’s Highway
Department inspects inlets every year
and cleans those blocked by debris.
However, with over 1,100 inlets
throughout the township, the Highway
Department cannot always get to them
immediately. Cleaning off a storm inlet
and placing the debris in a trash con-
tainer is a way that Pennsauken residents can help keep the environment
clean. This is particularly important in
neighborhoods that are prone to street
flooding in a heavy rain.
The ordinances discussed in this article can be found on our Township website (www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us) in the
Government/Codebook section. Specific
requirements are included in Chapters
101, Animals; Chapter 197, Litter;
Chapter 256, Sewers and Drainage
Systems; and Chapter 269, Solid Waste.
While it is important to be aware of the
ordinances that the Township has
adopted to protect our waterways, it is
really up to each one of us to take
responsibility for keeping the environment clean. Everyone, whether they are
a longtime resident, or a brand new
business owner moving into town, has
the ability to help in some small way.
batter either hit the hose, or was left a
good welt when the hose hit him.
These were pretty much city games,
played in the street, or in an empty lot
or school yard. Traffic in the 50’s and
60’s was thankfully thin, with fewer
parked cars.
Little Matthew was quickly caught
up in the tossing on the step game, until
Uncle Billy and his dad Eric came out.
We shamelessly bribed little Matt out
of the ball with Grandmom’s brownies,
and a serious game of step ball broke
out. We cursed the traffic that stopped
play, and the parking cars that took up
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the back of the house to borrow Aunt
Chris’s broom handle, and Eric went
looking for electrical tape for the bat.
It all came to a screeching halt when
the dinner call went out; Aunt Chris
caught me with her good broom, and
Grandmom confiscated the ball.
Now, a new generation of kids
knows a way to play a game without
batteries. Matt just has to learn how to
keep the ball away from the big kids.
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Did Pennsauken Receive A Visit From A Jersey Legend?
continued from page 6
or crossing over rooftops. The strange
creature was given names appropriate
to its mystery and odd appearance:
“What Is It,” “Freak,” Flying Hoof,”
“Hoodle Hoodle Bird,”“Jabberwock,”
“Leeds’ Devil,” and “Jersey Devil.”
On Jan. 19, a paperhanger in
Gloucester City described the creature
he saw as “three feet six inches in
height, (it) had wings about two feet
long, a head on the order of a collie
dog, but the appearance of a horse, long
neck and legs like a crane.” Tracks
were found not only in the yard, but
also on the roof of the shed.
A few days later, it was reported that
tracks of the strange creature had been
found in Camden and Merchantville,
and a search party was scouring
Haddonfield, trying to track the
Jabberwock. In Merchantville, the
tracks were discovered by Doctor J.D.
Lawrence; Professor Frey, a school
principal; and the chief clerk of the post
office. A reporter from the Camden
Post Telegraph stated he had seen
these tracks with his own eyes and that
they were those of a hooved biped. He
also reported that the citizens who
made the reports were reputable and
“never touch a drop.” William
McAllister of Walnut Avenue also
reported finding the strange tracks
near his chicken house.
While a number of locals offered theories to debunk the presence of a
“devil,” even more extravagant reports
soon followed. In Camden, a woman on
Mt. Ephraim Avenue reported
finding the “mysterious Jabberwock”
attacking her dog and she chased it off
with a broom. Policemen responding
reportedly used electric flash lights to
discover the strange beast at the top of a
nearby water standpipe and they emptied their revolvers before it escaped.
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Another report had the beast visiting
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Gathering momentum, the reports
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when a Camden dentist claimed to
have found the creature, suffering from
an apparent bad tooth, waiting at his
office only to be frightened off by the
sight of the tools of dentistry. Similarly,
a blacksmith in Camden claimed the
“devil” came to him to repair a bad
shoe but was frightened off before he
could begin. A Camden patrolman
reported finding an egg of the “mulehoofed devil bird,” which bore a resemblance to a marshmallow.
At Collins and Pancoast Hall in
Merchantville, it was claimed that the
creature had been captured in a nearby
lot after a fierce struggle and was to be
presented as an entertainment. These
impresarios added to the list of names
given the beast: “Foolabunch,”“Liealot,”
and “Bughousebipedicus.”
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Pennsauken Police Receive Grants To Battle Drunk Driving
During the first eight months of
2012, Pennsauken Police arrested 293
individuals for driving while intoxicated. No other police department in
South Jersey made as many arrests during this period of time. Now, the
Pennsauken Police Department can do
even more to keep the Township safe
from drunk drivers, thanks to a grant
from the New Jersey Division of
Highway Traffic Safety.
The Pennsauken Police will receive
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second highest amount given during
the upcoming grant period. Grant
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In addition, the Pennsauken Police
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Pennsauken PRIDE! Ready For New Year Of Service
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PRIDE!, it is an organization made up
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as well as dedicated parents and students throughout our community. In
the past, PRIDE! has hosted events
such as Breakfast with Santa, the Senior
Citizen Prom, and Project Graduation.
PRIDE! volunteers can be seen helping out at many community events
throughout the year.
Now that the school year is under
way, Pennsauken PRIDE! will be collecting non-perishable goods during the
month of October to donate to the
South Jersey Food Bank and
Merchantville Lodge. PRIDE! has
done similar collections in years past
with great success, and looks forward to
another year of generous donations.
The PRIDE! bi-annual uniform
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date is not set, the uniform exchange
will tentatively occur sometime this
month. This event allows parents and
students of Pennsauken Public schools
to bring gently used or outgrown uniform tops and bottoms, and exchange
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Woman’s Club Raises Funds For Food Bank
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville
is having a fundraiser to support the
Food Bank of South Jersey at the
Coastline Restaurant on Wednesday,
Oct. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. A donation of
$5 is requested and all proceeds go to
the Food Bank. A buffet and reduced
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Tea Luncheon on October 17
The monthly tea luncheon meeting
will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 12
p.m. at the Merchantville Community
Center. This month’s speaker is from
the Lourdes Health System and will talk
about diabetes. If you would like to
attend the tea luncheon, contact Jean at
856-663-4843.
Card and Game Party
The club will hold a card and game
party on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at noon at
the Merchantville Community Center.
The cost is $10 and includes a luncheon
and door prizes. For more information
contact Jan Hanson, 856-663-8317 or
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Auction Breakfast
The Merchantville Woman’s Club
will hold an Auction Breakfast on
Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the Penn Queen
Diner at 8:30 pm. The cost is $10 and
includes breakfast. There will be a wide
variety of items auctioned off to the
highest bidder. Some items are new
and some are gently used. Usually
available are jewelry, household items,
seasonal decorations and accessories;
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The Merchantville Area Junior
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young women who come together for
worthwhile causes. The Club meets the
first Thursday of every month and is
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Food Adventures in Pennsauken: 45th Street Pub
By Rachael Rivera, AAP Columnist
The 45th Street Pub, or “The FourFive,” as locals refer to it, opened their
doors in 2003 and will be celebrating
their 9-year anniversary this month. For
my visit to the Four-Five, located on
2545 45th St. along Route 130, I
brought along fellow foodie, Jose
Rivera, to give me a second opinion on
things; he was just as pleased as I was.
The restaurant crowd on a Tuesday
afternoon was constant and happy. You
are greeted right at the front door by a
smiling waitress, who takes you to your
seat. The restaurant is clean and welcoming, with modern, yet appropriate
music tuned into the background, while
eleven televisions mounted throughout
the restaurant call to the senses of any
sports fan.
Seating ranges from centrally placed
high top tables and plenty of bar seats,
to more intimate booths for a date
night or a nice family meal.
Once at the table, our server Pamela
went right into getting us beverages and
offered up a few awesome dishes. She
recommended the stuffed pepper soup;
she made it sound so tasty that we
decided to begin our meal with a serving. Boy, was she right.Though the pres-
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and enjoy themselves.”
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entation was plain, it was full of flavor
and the meat and peppers held their
own in taste, leaving you with the feeling that you really just ate a stuffed pepper. Pam smiled the whole time and
was there when we needed her. When
you want to enjoy a meal, your service
is where it begins; the Four-Five definitely accommodates, making you feel
like you’re their number one priority.
The menu is always a big deal when
you go out to eat. You don’t want to sit
at the table, read through an entire
book, and then pick only one thing
from a hundred. But don’t be fooled by
the simplicity of the menu visually. The
Four-Five has a menu with the perfect
amount of dishes. Jose and I found it
easy to find favorites, prices, and ingredients. Price ranges for this place are
definitely economy-friendly. You can
get seafood dishes packed with flavor
for under twenty bucks, and they
always include a soup or salad.
The 45th Street Pub just began its fall
burger menu; you can order a traditional bacon cheeseburger, or go for the
obscure and order a Farmer John that
comes with fries and a fried egg. We
also tried the Texas burger, which is just
like eating BBQ. The smoky flavor of
the BBQ sauce and the crunchy onion
ring, jack and cheddar cheese and
crispy bacon it comes topped with complement each other very well. These
burgers are cooked any way you like; I
recommend medium. In addition, you
aren’t dealing with greasy hands and
drippy, greasy food while you eat. All of
their burgers come with fries and a
pickle, and you can substitute your beef
burger for a chicken burger at no extra
charge.
When the shrimp tortellini was
brought to the table, the first thing Jose
noted was just how colorful and delicious it looked. You get a heaping portion of tortellini in a gorgeous blush
sauce, topped with a healthy portion of
regular-sized shrimp, which is then garnished with more cheese on top. This
dish is rich, creamy, and so flavorful; you
The 45th Street Pub offers a variety of meals and specials at economicallyfriendly prices.
may have to fight not to try fitting the
whole dish in your mouth. The presentation is stylish and fun.
The shrimp and steak dish, which is
the Four-Five’s take on surf and turf, is
a must. It needs no sauces or seasonings, and the huge breaded shrimp you
get are, in Jose’s own words, “the best
fried shrimp I’ve ever had anywhere.”
The 10-ounce Delmonico steak only
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ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
PEOPLEINTHENEWS Pennsauken Native Helps NASA Explore The Universe
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Mars. The Red Planet. At its closest
distance to the Earth, you’d have to
travel 33.9 million miles to get there.
But to find the beginnings of one of the
creative minds behind NASA’s exploration of Mars, you don’t even need to
leave town.
Pennsauken native Lorraine Fesq
has always looked to the stars, with a
true passion for exploring the cosmos
ignited by one giant leap for mankind.
“I’ve always had an interest in exploring space,” explained Fesq. “Ever since
Armstrong set foot on the moon, I wanted to be a part of the space program.”
With an undergraduate degree in
Mathematics from Rutgers-New
Brunswick, a graduate degree in
Computer Science from UCLA, and
then doctorate in Computer Science
and Astronomy with a specialization in
Artificial Intelligence from UCLA,
Fesq has worked in the aerospace “hot
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one of the principal engineers in the
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robotic exploration of the solar system.
Fesq worked on MSL eight months
prior to launch. Lorraine’s focus was on
the mission’s fault protection system,
software that handles problems as they
occur in space.
“If something breaks or something
goes wrong, we can’t go out and fix it,”
says Fesq.“It has to have enough smarts
on board to know what to do in the
event that something goes wrong. You
don’t want to lose the whole mission
because one tiny piece broke.”
Landing on Mars is a risky proposition.According to Fesq, many countries
around the world have tried to land on
Mars; out of all of these attempts, twothirds end in failure. “You can never
really test these things in the environment in which they’ll operate. It’s
always a bit of the crap shoot. Landing
on Mars is very hard.”
The Mars Rover’s picture perfect
landing, which can be seen in high-resolution video on the internet, was made
possible, in part to Fesq’s work in fault
protection.
“Just by designing that portion of the
software, we make the system more
Pennsauken native Lorraine Fesq
helped prep the Mars Science
Laboratory for its mission to land the
space rover Curiosity on the surface
of the Red Planet.
robust,” explains Fesq. “We don’t have
to execute the fault protection. By
going through the exercise of thinking
what could go wrong we make the
whole system more resilient to fault.”
Currently, Lorraine is literally writing
the book on fault protection for NASA,
so that other engineers can better
design software systems for their missions. She also still keeps in touch from
friends from her days at Pennsauken
High School. In fact, at the time of this
interview, Fesq just learned about
Lacey Smith and Michelle Han, the two
seniors at PHS who designed an original experiment that will be tested on
the International Space Station later
this fall. “I’m very excited to see
Pennsauken High School girls making
a new path in the space world.”
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Pennsauken Intermediate. School, 8125 Park Ave. (Gym)
Carson School, 4150 Garfield & Walton (All Purpose Room)
Municipal Court Room, Rt. 130 & Bethel Ave.
Christ’s Bible Church, 3465 Haddonfield Rd.
Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 Crescent Blvd.
Homestead Youth Center, 4771 Willow Ave.
Delair School, 850 Derousse Ave. (Cafeteria)
Homestead Youth Center, 4771 Willow Ave.
Temple Lutheran Church, 5600 North Rt. 130
Longfellow School, 1400 Forrest Ave. (Gym)
Ben Franklin School, Irving & Cooper Ave. (All Purpose Room)
Delair School, 850 Derousse Ave. (Cafeteria)
Delaware Gardens Fire Hall, Browning Rd. & Forrest Ave.
Martin Luther School, 4106 Terrace Ave. (Gym)
George B. Fine School, 3800 Gladwyn Ave. (All Purpose Room)
Ben Franklin School, Irving & Cooper Avenues (All Purpose Room)
Longfellow School, 1400 Forrest Ave. (Gym)
Burling School, 3600 Harris Ave. (All Purpose Room)
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ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
PUBLICWORKS The Importance of Recycling Your Leaves
By Bernie Kofoet, Public
Works Superintendent
Hello friends. I am on vacation at the
time this article is due so I’ve invited
Renee Cirillo, a member of the
Township Green Team to be a guest
contributor this month. See you in
November!
Recycle Your Leaves
Signs of fall are here. Summer tans
are fading. The football season has started.The kids are back at school.And you
may have noticed the leaves have started to change from green to shades of
red, yellow, and orange.The brilliant colors of autumn leaves are beautiful, but
their beauty is short lived. The leaves
quickly fall from the trees, turning
brown and making a mess on our lawns.
Some even find their way indoors. Soon
the trees will begin to shed their leaves,
starting the yearly tasks of leaf blowing
and raking of leaves.
One way to deal with the fallen leaves
is by creating backyard compost.
Composting is good for both the environment and the economy. A backyard
compost keeps the Township’s waste disposal costs down. Also, a compost provides a free resource for one to use in
flower or vegetable gardens in the spring.
Creating a backyard compost is easy!
Start by simply piling the leaves in a suitable area, away from buildings and near
a water source. Then, moisten the leaves
to kick start decomposition. All one has
to remember to do is turn over the pile
of leaves periodically. Nature does the
rest of the work for you! Add grass clippings, fruit and vegetable scraps to your
compost all year long.
If backyard composting is not for you,
then you can bag the leaves and place
them out every Wednesday for collection by Waste Management. Residents
are strongly encouraged to bag their
leaves, as opposed to leaving free-standing piles curbside to prevent them from
blowing away.
Bags can be either paper or plastic;
paper being the eco-friendly choice.You
may place as many bags as you like out
for collection. However, please keep the
weight of the bags under fifty pounds.
And remember, leaves should never be
disposed of down storm sewers or
burned. Please note that leaves are not
accepted at New Jersey landfills.
Depending on how fast leaves fall,
Pennsauken Public Works will begin the
annual process of clearing the streets of
accumulated leaves in late October or
early November.The leaves collected by
the Public Works Department are taken
to the Pennsauken Leaf Compost
Facility, located on Park Ave. off of
Haddonfield Rd. This facility is an
approved New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection compositing
site and follows specific state guidelines.
Once the leaves are on site, the
process of converting them into useful
compost begins. The conversion process
takes four to six months. At the end of
the process, the compost is placed at the
Pennsauken Pool site on River Rd. for
residents to pick up for use in their
spring gardens.
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Reminder: The next Special Waste Collection Day will be Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Camden County
Public Works Complex, 2311 Egg Harbor Rd., Lindenwold. The hours for this event are 8:30 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. There will also be an Electronic Recycling Collection event on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the
same location. The hours for that event are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The benefits composting can be seen
firsthand at the Pennsauken Community Garden, located behind the
Pennsauken Free Public Library at 5506
N. Crescent Blvd. The community garden has come to life in the past year,
thanks in part to the abundant supply of
community compost made from leaf
collection in 2011.
In February, soil-like compost from
the Pennsauken community compost
pile was tested by Rutgers Soil Testing
Laboratory to ensure it was safe to use
in the community garden. The compost
was tested for levels of phosphorus,
potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper,
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Plant Bulbs In The Fall For A Show Next Spring
By Kathleen Harvey
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The crisp autumn air ignites a longing to stroll outside, kick up leaves, and
absorb the breathtaking colors of the
trees as they retreat into winter dormancy. Fall is also the time to plant
hardy spring-blooming bulbs, which
come in all colors, shapes, and sizes to
herald the coming of next spring.
The term ‘bulb’ is used loosely here;
what is commonly referred to as bulbs
may in fact be corms, tubers, tuberous
rooted plants, or plants grown from rhi-
zomes. Each of these has differing
anatomies, but they all have things in
common that are essential for survival;
stored nutrients and plant tissue that
produce leaves and flowers, and for purposes of this article, are winter hardy.
Each “bulb” gathers food during the
summer growing season that is stored
over the winter, providing strength to
flower the following spring. It’s very
important not to tie up, mow, or otherwise remove leaves from bulbs that
have finished their blooming until the
leaves start to turn yellow or brown.
Leaves provide food to regrow the
bulbs so they have strength to bloom
again the following season. Bulbs purchased and planted now will have sufficient food to bloom next spring.To continue the show yearly, feed bulbs with a
bit of bone meal when they are planted,
again in the spring as the leaves emerge;
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Bulbs can be breathtaking covering a
hillside, or in large groups in flower
beds. Bulbs announce the coming of
spring, and if several types are planted,
can extend blooming season into May.
Snowdrops are one of the very first to
poke through the ground, as soon as the
top layer of ground thaws. I love having
their delicate white flowers dangle in
my flower beds near the front door, as
they are a reminder that winter is losing
its grip. Next up are crocuses, followed
by muscari, hyacinths with their wonderful fragrance, daffodils, and finally,
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A Community United In “Paws For The Cause”
continued from page 1
teach humane education in our local
schools were so touched by the animals’ stories that the children created
donation boxes, filled them with much
needed items, and then donated those
boxes to Almost Home for its furry residents. A very good start, I’d say!
One of my books, “Mookie and the
Rescued Cat,” also donates part of its
royalties to Almost Home. Proceeds
from that book so far have made it possible for the installation of a beautiful
ceramic tiled floor in the Shelter’s waiting area, making it far more sanitary
and much easier to clean and maintain.
Now I have to ask you, the reader, do
you have any other ideas to help us? A
Ladies Club, a Scouting organization, a
church group, a book club, your own
local business with a compassion-based
project in mind? Donations from
groups such as this and from private
individuals are imperative; they help
pay for immediate expenses, including
medical care, rabies shots, kennel cough
vaccinations, distemper shots, worming
medications, feline AIDS testing and
Leukemia testing, micro-chipping, and
the treatment of flea control.
Items that are also an everyday need
are: food, litter, trash bags, facecloths,
paper towels, blankets, towels, flea treatments, dog beds, and toys and treats.
Sometimes toys are overlooked and
thought of as frivolous in a “rescue” situation, but because far too many animals come into a shelter from dreadful
situations and have to be socialized, the
very best way to accomplish that is
through play, and toys are a wonderful
way to make that possible.
I am very proud to say that of this
writing, here in the October issue of All
Around Pennsauken, much has already
started to happen here to give a much
needed boost to help Almost Home
Animal Shelter.
On Sept. 15, McFarlan’s Market
hosted a fabulous fundraiser for
Almost Home. The shelter brought
over several adoptable animals and we
are delighted to say that two little kittens have now found their new happily
ever after home, because of this event!
Nika the K-9 dog was also there to help
things along, and I was very happy to hold
a book-signing there as well. Residents
came out in full force allowing a very
healthy donation from the proceeds of
each book went to Almost Home.
A raffle basket was also part of the
day’s event; it contained over $500
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following people and businesses: 45th
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Judith Kristen; Just Plain Silly
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By Sonny DiSabato, Senior Citizen Coordinator
Hello fellow seniors. Here’s another
reminder that the annual Camden County
Senior Fair will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cooper River Park. By
showing your Medicare card, Camden County
residents can receive a seasonal flu shot for
free. In addition, the fair features health screenings, games, and prizes. Golf cars will be available upon request to assist individuals from
their car to the fair, courtesy of Pennsauken
Township. Boxed lunches will also be available.
For lunch tickets or for more information on
the event, please call 856-858-3220.
Also, the Camden County Board of
Freeholders, the Division of Senior
Services and Pennsauken Township are
hosting a free, informational “coffee
with the community” meeting just for
seniors on Tuesday, Oct.16 at 1 p.m.
Held at St. Cecilia’s Gym, located at
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overview of services and recreational
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Events Remember Native Sons Gone Too Soon
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and friends, allowing time to grieve, but
not much else.The event at Pinsetter was
a first step in remembering the joy
Michael brought to people’s lives.
“It was a really rough week for a lot of
people. It was really emotional,”
explained Jason Lacovara, one of
Michael’s closest friends.“We felt that we
should have something in Pennsauken to
get everyone together. We really wanted
a celebration of his life.”
The outpouring of support for
Michael and his family was impressive,
as people stood shoulder to shoulder
for most of the event, something that
did not go unnoticed by Michael’s parents.
“It’s overwhelming,” says Carol
Hagan, Michael’s mother. “The love
and caring from everybody has just
been amazing to us.We feel the love for
Michael.”
“You don’t realize the impact your
son had on so many people,” added
Michael Hagan, Mike’s father. “We
knew he had a lot of friends. But to see
this: the people he’d worked with, the
people who attended the funeral; it is
overwhelming to know he touched so
many lives and so many hearts.”
Anyone who spoke about Michael
echoed similar sentiments: his adventurous spirit, his passion for travel, and
his love of Philadelphia. From running
with the bulls in Spain, to experiencing
that great new restaurant in the city,
Hagan lived life to the fullest.
“He created an example,” explained
Jessie Hagan, Michael’s brother. “You
want to keep that going.You want to do
right by Mike.”
“When you hear, ‘he was one of the
good ones,’ Mike was one of them,”
added Lacovara. “He was a positive
force in everyone’s life.”
Over $18,400 was raised during the
event. A portion of the proceeds went
to raise the reward to find Michael’s
killer to $50,000. The remainder will go
to set up a scholarship in his name, a fitting way to remember Hagan’s passion
for life and generosity.
Sharing a Passion for Science
When talking about their son, the
parents of Jonathan Page spoke of his
considerable spirit, his love of the sciences and his strong sense of community. So when the Merchantville native
and Bishop Eustace graduate died with
his wife in a car accident two years ago,
family and friends created a scholarship
fund for students who shared his passions. To help fund the scholarship,
community members from both
Pennsauken and Merchantville gathered at Woodbine Swim Club for a beef
and beer. The event was the inaugural
fundraiser for the Jonathan Page
Memorial Scholarship Fund. And
according to lifelong friend Steve
Szurek, who was Jon’s best man at his
wedding, the swim club served as the
perfect setting.
“We chose to have it here because
that’s where we grew up,” says Szurek.
“We were best friends and our families
always came here together.”
And they came together again for
Jon; family, friends and neighbors, a true
tribute to the lives Page touched.
“My heart is exploding with love and
gratitude,” says Nancy Page, Jon’s mother. “This is amazing. We are so grateful.”
“We’re in awe,” added Chris Page,
Jon’s brother. “There’s been a lot of
enthusiasm, a lot of people going out of
their way to support his legacy, his passion for science.”
To date, two Bishop Eustace graduates, chosen by teachers at the high
school, have benefitted from the scholarship fund. While Frank Devone, a
Math and Physics double major at
Ursinus College, and Joe Meloni, a
undecided Engineering major at
Drexel, were both surprised to receive
the award, they were also deeply honored and remain committed to helping
maintain Jon’s legacy.
“It’s not just the money. It’s a continuation,” explains Devone. “You
become involved and help the next
recipients.”
“There’s a bigger scope. It gave me
more motivation to do well,” adds
Meloni. “I feel like I owe it to Jon and
the Page family to excel.”
The event helped raise an impressive
$10,500 for the Jonathan Page
Scholarship Fund, insuring that more
bright students can pursue their
dreams, just like Jon.
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The Jonathan Page Memorial Scholarship has a
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Did Pennsauken Receive A Visit From
continued from page 14
A Jersey Legend?
en box but would not open it except at
the regular meeting of his lodge of Tall
Cedars of Lebanon. Another report
came that the devil had inadvisedly
touched the third rail of a trolley line near
Clayton and went up in a puff of smoke.
After more than a week, the visits of
the Jersey Devil ended as mysteriously
as they began. In the century since, our
Jersey Devil has largely returned to his
familiar pattern of few and isolated
sightings. and his call has been heard
deep in the Pine Barrens.
Yet, in 1909, for all the sightings and
reports of tracks in Camden, Haddonfield, Merchantville, Moorestown, and
other nearby towns, no reports have
been found coming out of Pennsauken.
It should be clear that he could hardly
have made so many local appearances
without crossing into our township.
That being so, why the lack of reports?
Today, we can only speculate, of
course. For my own part, I would prefer
to hypothesize that any poor devil so
pursued and driven by gawkers,
reporters, and mobs with guns would
need a refuge, a place to pause and take
rest during such a hectic week. I would
like to imagine our Jersey Devil taking
his naps between public appearances
while reclining on the peaceful banks of
Pennsauken Creek, and chuckling at all
the fuss and bother over one little devil.
Sources for this article include:
Contemporary accounts in the Camden Post and
Telegraph of 1909
Pat Bontempo, “The Visits of the Hoodle-Doodle Bird:
Re-Examining The 1909 Jersey Devil Sightings”
“New Jersey Folklore,” Vol. 2, No. 3, Spring 1981.
“The Jersey Devil,” by James F. MCloy and Ray Miller,
Jr., Middle Atlantic Press, Wallingford, PA., 1976.
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College will be offering a third series of
classes to job seekers who are seeking
to improve their computer and job
search skills at the Pennsauken Free
Public Library. This class series will
focus on the basic computer skills needed by every job applicant today, making
them more confident and self sufficient.
The courses will be delivered at a basic
user level, are four hours long and are
built around developing workforce skills.
Classes are scheduled as follows:
• Microsoft Windows for New
Computer Users; Saturday, Oct. 20,
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Microsoft Word: Resumes and Cover
Letters; Saturday, Oct. 27,10:30 a.m. –
Computer Training For Job Seekers
Scheduled At Pennsauken Free
Public Library
2:30 p.m.
• Internet Basics for Jobseekers;
Saturday, Nov. 3,10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• E-mail for Jobseekers; Saturday,
Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
These classes are part of a series, so
registrations must be limited to students who will be attending all four sessions. Class size is limited.
To register for the classes or for more
information, call a member of the
Reference staff at 856-665-5959 ext. 4 or
e-mail smiller@pennsaukenlibrary.org
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and Information Administration
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The Pennsauken Library will hold
beginner English classes for adult students Thursdays starting Oct. 25 from 5
p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Community Room.
The classes will start with the basics of
speaking and understanding English.
In addition, conversation classes are
being held on Wednesday mornings at
the Pennsauken Library from 9 a.m. to
10 a.m. This class is for anyone who
wants to increase their vocabulary, as
well as improve their speaking and listening skills.
To register for these classes, call the
Pennsauken Library at 856-665-5959,
ext. 14, or stop by the Reference Desk.
Friends of Library
Annual Fundraiser
Since its inception,The Friends of the
Pennsauken Free Public Library have
supported our public library through
membership, donations, and participation. They continue that support with
the fall book and bake sale, held Oct.
12-14, the organization’s largest
fundraiser of the year. As part of the
sale, the Friends will be selling raffle
tickets for three impressive prizes: an
Apple iPad2, Amazon Kindle Fire, and
Nook Simple Touch with Glow Light.
Raffle tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for
$5.00. The drawing will be held on
Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Pennsauken
Free Public Library. You do not need to
be present to win. Winners will be notified by telephone. Raffle tickets may be
purchased from Friends of the Library
members at the book sale or at the
library’s circulation desk.
October Library Events
Friends Book Sale Events
• Thursday 10/11 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. –
Advanced Sale for Members –
Memberships will be available at
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• Saturday 10/13 – 3:00 p.m. – Mr.
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Rita Ramming Retires from the MPWC After 28 Years
By: Michael A. Saraceni
For nearly three decades, MPWC
customers have enjoyed the friendly,
professional, and helpful assistance provided by Rita Ramming. Rita joined
the staff at the MPWC on Aug. 28, 1984,
and has remained a dedicated and diligent employee throughout her tenure.
As a Senior Customer Support
Technician, Rita has maintained proficiencies in all aspects of customer support and care. This included billing, the
scheduling of service and repair calls,
coordinating data collection efforts
with our meter readers, water account
management, and all aspects of customer account maintenance. Rita displayed an unwavering work ethic to set
the example for others, performed her
duties with pride and enthusiasm, and
was responsible for building and main-
October 2012
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
A Reminder To Our Senior And Disabled Customers
It is time to enroll for your 2013 discount! Please note that even if you are
currently receiving a discount, you must
apply EACH year to continue receiving your discount.
TO QUALIFY:
Senior Citizen Qualifications
You must...
• Be 65 years of age or older
• Have an income of $10,000 or less
per year (not including Social
Security)
• Have a 5/8" water meter
• Own and live in a single family
dwelling
• Receive a senior citizen discount on
your tax bill.
Pictured above, Retiree Rita Ramming with Commission President Bernhard Kofoet
taining solid relationships with MPWC
customers. We recognize and honor
Rita’s service and contributions and
wish her a long, healthy, and peaceful
retirement.
Flushing Of Fire Hydrants
The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission will be flushing hydrants
Sunday through Thursday nights, through Oct. 4, between the hours of 7 p.m.
and 11 p.m.
Hydrant flushing is an important element in the continuing program to
improve the quality of water in our system. This procedure clears the distribution system of non-harmful sediment that may build up over time. The MPWC
schedules hydrant flushing during night and early morning hours to create the
least impact on our customers.
While we are flushing in your neighborhood, you may experience
decreased water pressure and/or temporary discoloration of your water.
If discoloration occurs, customers are advised to simply run their cold
water for a few minutes until it is clear. Customers are encouraged to
check for discolored water before doing laundry.
If customers have questions regarding the flushing program, they
should contact the MPWC Customer Support Center at (856) 663-0043.
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.
Disabled Person Qualifications
You must...
• Have an income of less than $10,000
per year
• Have a 5/8" water meter
• Own and live in a single family
dwelling
• Receive a disabled discount on your
tax bill
The enrollment period begins in
October and continues through
December. Stop by our Administrative
Headquarters on Westfield Ave. in
Pennsauken to pick up an application.
Our Customer Support Representatives will be happy to assist you in completing your enrollment form. Your
enrollment form requires your block
and lot number, so please bring along a
copy of your tax bill.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR REMOTE READ DEVICES
If you have a remote device on the exterior of your property that
allows us to read your water meter, we need to verify that it is
working properly and recording your water usage accurately.
Recent issues with the remotes have caused inaccurate readings
and higher customer bills. Please help us keep your readings accurate
and costs as low as possible.
Please compare the reading on your remote device with the meter
inside your home and contact the MPWC with both readings.
You may record your readings below and call the number listed.
Outside Remote: ___________________________
Inside Meter: ______________________________
To Report Your Readings Call 856-663-6355
Please contact us with your In/Out readings at your
earliest convenience so that we can provide accurate billing
and correct any discrepancies immediately.
Thank You For Your Cooperation!
If you have specific questions, please contact our office
during regular business hours,
Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
MERCHANTVILLE – PENNSAUKEN WATER COMMISSION
6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, 856-663-0043
www.mpwc.com
Michael A. Saraceni, COO • Jeffrey Whalen, Superintendent
Mr. Bernhard Kofoet, President • Mrs. Regina Davis, Vice President • Mr. Patrick Brennan, Secretary
Mr. G. Burton German, Treasurer • Ms. Kelly Killion, Ass’t Secretary/Treasuer
Page 27
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
October 2012
Police Department, FOP Honor Pennsauken’s Finest
The Pennsauken Police Department
and the Fraternal Order of Police took
an opportunity to honor the courageous men and women who go above
and beyond the call of duty to protect
and serve the Pennsauken community.
“I think most of us out there would
say that these guys and ladies were just
doing what they do every day, but we
wanted to take this opportunity to
thank them for a job well done,”
explained Detective Matt Henkel,
president, Fraternal Order of Police,
Garden State Lodge #3.
Pennsauken Mayor John Kneib
echoed the sentiment, “On behalf of
the Township, I truly want to thank you
for the work that you do on a day to day
basis.The Township is extremely appreciative, and I as a Pennsauken resident,
am extremely appreciative.”
Congratulations to the following
police officers for their accomplishments:
Officer of the Year
Ptl. Michael Pennington
Chief’s Award
Ptl. Michael DiCamillo
Most DWI Arrests
Ptl. Joseph Kuchmeck
Dawson Award
Lt. Michael Probasco
Lt. John Nettleton
Sgt. James Hartnett
Sgt. Scott. Gehring
Det. James Sanders
Ptl. Joseph Kuchmeck
Ptl. Vito Moles
Ptl. Mark Bristow
Ptl. Gerald Henkel
Bowman Award
Ptl. Charles Bevins
Outstanding Police Work Award
Ptl. Michael Biazzo
Sgt Ted Nichols
Ptl. Vito Moles
Ptl. Andy Roberts
Ptl. Bevins and K-9 Jericho
Ptl. Ryan Hurley
Ptl. Jody Pasquale
Ptl. James Sanders
Ptl. Jesus Soto
Ptl. Gerald Henkel
Ptl. Mark Bristow
Ptl. Joseph Kuchmek
Ptl. Michael Delp
Sgt. James Hartnett
Lt. John Nettleton
Sgt. George Foss
Ptl. Michael DiCamillo
Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and
rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether you’re here for a
short stay or an extended period, our Clinical Care Teams are focused
on implementing your personalized care program to facilitate your
recovery and improve your well-being.
Services
• 24-hour skilled nursing
• Dedicated Physician leadership
• Attending physician
• Discharge planning
• Case management
• Organized events
• Individual treatment plans
• Nutritional needs management
• Coordinated transportation
• Cultural, educational, religious
and social activities
• Physical therapy
• Occupational & speech therapy
• Respite care
• Mi Casa Su Casa Program
Amenities
Beauty salon / barber service
Telephone / Television
COOPER RIVER WEST
North Park Drive & Browning Road
Pennsauken, NJ 856-665-8844
Ptl. Ricardo Figueroa
Ptl. Ramirez (Camden P.D.)
Ptl. Brian Ostermueller and K-9 Arco
(Cherry Hill P.D.)
The Police Star Award
Ptl. Michael Ciccia
Ptl. Richard Capone
Ptl. Michael Killion
Lt. Michael Probasco
In addition, several citizens received
recognition from the FOP:
Award of Courage
(Civilian Award)
Hellen Murray
Tyshon Johnson
Fred Toney
Vince Derosa
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Starting September 16th we return to our regular Sunday schedule of two services .
CLASSIC SERVICE featuring our Chancel Choir at 9:30 AM
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE with our Prayz Team at 11:00 AM
Nursery is available at both services.
SUNDAY SCHOOL available for 2 year olds to 12th graders at the 9:30 service.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PRAISE AND WORSHIP FESTIVAL!
NOVEMBER 3rd
Praise Bands and Choirs from local churches
will be performing 3 to 9 PM
Bible Study on the Gospel of John
Continues through October
Pastor Bill will be leading a bible study
in the Hearth Room 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM
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.
Tune in to Pennsauken TV on Cable Channel 19
Come See the Great Work God is doing at First Presbyterian Church in Merchantville
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ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
Your Fire Department: The Bureau of Fire Prevention
By Fire Chief Joseph V. Palumbo, Sr.,
Pennsauken Fire Department
Every year, one week in October is
recognized nationally as “Fire
Prevention Week,” an initiative geared
toward increasing the awareness of fire
safety, specifically residential fires,
injuries, and fatalities.With 85 percent of
all national structure fires occurring in
private residences, fire deaths trending
toward 2,600 people annually, and the
highest risk groups being children under
four and adults over 65, this cooperative
effort is more important than ever.
The Bureau of Fire Prevention
The Bureau of Fire Prevention is just
one component of the Pennsauken Fire
Department. It remains, in addition to
public education, our one method to
work proactively in the community to
reduce the risk of fire and injuries from
fire. The main office of the Bureau of
Fire Prevention is located at 4700
Westfield Ave. at 47th St. in the Robert
Singer Building, and is open Monday
through Friday, as well as 24 hours a day
at pennsaukenfire.org.
Current responsibilities of the staff of
the Bureau of Fire Prevention include:
uniform fire code enforcement, fire
cause and origin investigation, public
education, the juvenile firesetter program, residential resale inspections, and
the residential smoke detector program.
Enforcement of the Uniform Fire
Code of the State of New Jersey is our
primary program that is conducted in
all occupied and registered properties
in Pennsauken Township. These properties include commercial, manufacturing, mercantile, and multiple residential
dwellings within Pennsauken. In 2011,
the four-person staff of the Fire
Marshal and three Fire Inspectors con-
Congratulations and
Best of Luck from
the Pennsauken Fire
Department
The officers and members of the
Pennsauken Fire Department wish to
offer congratulations to Chief (Retired)
Norman Figueroa, Jr. for 50 years of
service; Firefighter Perry Bascou for 44
years of service; and Firefighter Rich
Cornforth for 36 years of service. This
represents an incredible 130 years of
combined service to Pennsauken. We
also wish to offer a best of luck to
Firefighter Joe Fabrizio, who recently
entered the United States Marine
Corps; and Firefighter Ryan Madden,
who entered the United States Army in
September.
ducted 1,674 code inspections, with the
majority requiring one initial inspection
and one abatement inspection.
Fires occur every day in the United
States, and Pennsauken is no exception.
The Fire Marshal is charged by state
statute with the responsibility to investigate all fires within the jurisdiction of
Pennsauken Township. Our personnel
are certified through the NJ
Department of Criminal Justice and
the International Association of Arson
Investigators to conduct cause and origin investigations. These investigations
involve fires in residential and commercial structures, vehicles, outside property and structures, as well as fires that are
identified as intentionally set. Fire
Inspectors work in conjunction with
Pennsauken Police Detectives and the
Camden County Prosecutors Office to
conduct a thorough review of a fire
scene to determine how and why a fire
started.This process includes a methodical reconstruction of a fire scene, the
collection and testing of evidence, documentation, and report preparation.
Public education in conjunction with
code inspections are the two proactive
measures aimed at reducing fires and
fire injuries in Pennsauken. Fire
Inspectors conduct public education
programs in all public, parochial, and
private schools in Pennsauken each
October. In 2011, over 5,000
Pennsauken school children took part
in these programs. In addition to public
education, the juvenile firesetter program is conducted from the Bureau of
Fire Prevention. This proven intervention regiment is aimed at identifying the
tendencies that cause juveniles to set
fires.A juvenile referred to the program
enters into one-on-one sessions with a
certified counselor that is developed
based on his or her needs. The program
includes education, parent meetings,
and if needed, private sessions with a
licensed psychologist.
Other public education programs
available include fire extinguisher training, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) training, and fire department
based presentations and displays at
community events.
In an effort to ensure new home
owners in Pennsauken Township spend
their first of many nights in a safe and
prepared atmosphere, a home seller
must apply for and receive a certificate
of inspection from the Bureau of Fire
Prevention. Prior to a seller completing
the settlement of sale, a Fire Inspector
will inspect the property to ensure
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
are both operational and installed at
the proper location and that the home’s
kitchen is equipped with a properly
rated fire extinguisher. This inspection
can be completed by way of application
with the homeowner or a realtor.
In 2009, the Pennsauken Fire
Department initiated a residential
smoke detector program, geared
toward providing any resident of
Pennsauken Township with a free
smoke detector if needed, as well as
smoke detector testing and education if
requested. Our partner agencies for this
program are the Camden County Fire
Marshal’s Office and WPVI Channel 6
through their “Operation 6 Save A
Life” initiative. Pennsauken Firefighters
canvas neighborhoods after a residential fire occurs to offer a smoke detector
tests and replacement of detectors and
batteries if needed. Additionally, any
Pennsauken resident can contact the
Bureau of Fire Prevention or e-mail
info@ pennsaukenfire.org to request
assistance. A Fire Inspector or local fire
suppression unit will be assigned to contact you to address your needs.
Thank you for your time in getting to
know your fire department a little bit
better. Please call us anytime at 856665-0774 or visit our website at
www.pennsaukenfire.org.
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October 2012
ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Friday Night Lights Equals Big Success For Pennsauken
By Billy Wright
Pennsauken High School Athletic Director
The lights shone bright in Pennsauken on Friday evening Sept. 14, as
the Big Red football team entertained
over 2,000 boisterous supporters in the
first night time high school football
game in Pennsauken. The large crowd
was instrumental in helping the Indians
stave off a determined Cherry Hill East
Cougars attempt to ruin the historical
night.
After a scoreless first quarter,
Pennsauken put points on the board
when Marlin Finley tossed a 15-yard
pass to Isiah Ingram. Antoine
Dickerson kicked the extra point and
the Indians went to the locker room
leading 7-0. The Cougars answered in
the third quarter on a 70-yard run to cut
the lead to 7-6. The teams traded
turnovers and shared strong defensive
play in the third quarter.With a nervous
crowd on the edge of their seats, Deyon
Edwards scored the go-ahead touchdown of the game late in the fourth
quarter on a five-yard run to lead PHS
to a 13-7 win.
BCSL Experience A Positive Start
Fall Indian athletes are off to a positive experience competing for the first
time in the Burlington County
Scholastic League (BCSL). With a 4-1
win over Palmyra, the girl’s soccer team
earned the program’s first win in the
league, as Michelle Basner scored two
goals. That early soccer win was quickly
followed up by a 2-0 win over
Cinnaminson by the Big Red field
hockey team. The boys and girls soccer
teams both lost narrow contests to
highly regarded Burlington Township,
1-0 for the boys and 2-0 for the girls.
Line Dancing Night Planned
The fall school term will quickly pick
up the “hot foot” as the All Sports
Booster Club will sponsor a Mother/
Daughter Line Dancing Party on Friday,
Oct. 12 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at
Pennsauken High School. DJ Norris
“Butch” Thomas of Soul Line Review
TV will provide the music and dance
instruction. Tickets are $10 in advance,
$12 at the door and include a night of big
fun, dance instruction, and refreshments.
Mother/Daughter combo tickets are
available for $15. Contact any Boosters
Club member or the PHS Athletic
Department for more information.
All Star Booster Club
With the annual goal to present
$5,000 in scholarships to worthy PHS
student-athletes, the All Sport Boosters
Club will attempt to raise the bar. This
year, the All Star Boosters look to present $8,000 in scholarships.
The club’s second largest fundraiser
is the annual Pine Valley snack sale.The
sale is organized around PHS athletes
who sell a host of goodies for $6 each.
See your local PHS high school student
athlete to purchase a snack, or contact
the PHS Athletic Department for more
information.
NCAA College Recruiting
Will your child play college athletics?
The PHS Athletic Department will conduct a NCAA recruiting workshop on
Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the high
school auditorium. Athletic Director
Billy Wright will discuss the college
recruiting process, including academic
requirements, core courses, certification,
and game winning strategies to increase
chances of college admission.The workshop is designed for the parents and athletes in grades 7-12.
Pennsauken.net
If you want to keep up with all of the
athletic happenings, the school district
web site and the sports button is the place
to be. Contest schedules for the fall, winter and spring 2012-13 seasons can be
found at www.pennsauken.net. The web
site also contains information about the
Varsity Club, the All Sports Booster
Club, college recruiting, and a wealth of
other athletic-related information.
Cross Country Off To A Fast Start
By Phil Zimmerman, PHS Girl
Cross Country Coach
After a long and hot summer of training, the girls and
boys cross country teams
welcomed the start of the
school year as an opportunity to see the fruits of their
labor. Any experienced harrier will tell you that the
miles run during the summer
months are crucial to having PHS Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams begin
to make their mark in the Burlington County
a successful cross country Scholastic League.
season that extends into
November. The girl’s team returns four Eric Butler, the school record holder in
varsity runners, led by seniors Alice the 800 meter. Many of these veterans
Cooper and Monica Ragsdale. Both put in two-a-day runs this summer to
girls are in the fourth year of cross help increase their mileage. The hard
country and provide experience and work was motivated in part by a jump
leadership to the team. The boy’s team to the Burlington County Scholastic
is also heavy with veterans. First year League (BCSL), and early results are
head coach Marty Hagan’s squad proving to be encouraging.
includes a group of five seniors, led by
continued on page 31
October 2012
PYAASPORTS
SCOREBOARD
PYAA Cuts Ribbon On “The Pit”
Boys Soccer
PHS 1 9/8 Palmyra 4
PHS 0 9/13 Burlington 1
Basketball
and Wrestling
Registration Begins
PYAA will be holding registration
for basketball, boys and girls ages 6
through 17, as well as wrestling
throughout Tuesdays and Wednesdays
in October. Registration is held at the
PYAA Field House, Marion and Elm
streets, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Late registration information can be
found at PYAA.net. There will be no
registrations taken during the draft.
PYAA is also looking for coaches and
coaching assistants. Interested parties
should e-mail TrudyP1983@yahoo.com.
Cross Country Off
To A Fast Start
continued from page 30
Racing in their first BCSL meet on
Sept. 11 against Rancocas Valley,
Northern Burlington, Cinnaminson,
and Medford Tech, both the girls and
boys teams indicated that their summer
work was paying off. In the girl’s race,
Alice Cooper and newcomer freshman
Briana Roberts controlled the final two
miles of the race. Roberts finished in
first place with a time of 21:18, while
Cooper finished third in a time of 21:42.
On the boy’s side, Eric Butler battled
hard to take second place in a time of
17:12, while newcomer senior Zaire
Harris ran to a solid thirteenth place.
The teams continued their impressive
early efforts on Sept. 15 at the 17th
Annual Cherokee Challenge Class
Meet. Briana Roberts continued to
build on her impressive debut, taking
second place in the ninth grade race,
while Alice Cooper medaled for the
third consecutive year, placing twentyeighth in the twelfth grade race. As it
stands through the first two races, Briana
Roberts and Alice Cooper are two of
the top four runners in the BCSL.
Girls Soccer
PHS 4 9/7 Palmyra 1
PHS 0 9/13 Burlington 2
Field Hockey
PHS 0 9/6
PHS 2 9/10
PHS 1 9/13
PHS 2 9/17
WEEK 2
Football: Antwoine Hardy; Field
Hockey: Giselle Cortes; Girls Soccer:
Meghan Guagenti; Boys Soccer: Eric
Reyes; Girls Volleyball: Bria Moseley;
Boys Cross Country: Edwin Guillermo;
Girls Cross Country: Brianna Roberts;
Cheerleading: Destiny Campbell-Scott
Rancocas Valley 1
Cinnaminson 0
Northern Burlington 2
Pemberton 1
West Jersey Football League
PHS 14 9/10 Triton 22
PHS 13 9/14 Cherry Hill East 6
Just in time for the kick-off of football season, Pennsauken Township and
PYAA officially cut the ribbon on the newly redeveloped sports field affectionately known as “The Pit.” The $1.8 million state-of-the-art sports facility, complete with a multi-purpose, synthetic turf field, as well as new bleachers, field
building, and press box, was made possible through grants acquired by
Pennsauken Township.
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