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age 4 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN September 2012 ·I·G BUSINESS·INDUSTRY·GOVERNMENT COUNCIL OF PENNSAUKEN The Peter J. McGuire National Memorial in Arling - ton Cemetery, 1620 Cove Rd., Penn - auken, recently celebrated its 60th nniversary, a tremendous milestone or a significant monument. But with xposure to the elements and the pasage of time, the memorial to the father f Labor Day was truly showing its age. B·I·G BUSINESS·INDUSTRY·GOVERNMENT COUNCIL OF PENNSAUKEN Every month the B.I.G. Council will Spotlight members in All Around Pennsauken. Business Community Comes Together To Beautify Peter J. McGuire Memorial Enter the Business, Industry, and Government Council of Pennsauken Township, who, along with several local businesses, decided to help clean up “Peter J.” as a birthday present. “This monument has real importance, not just to Pennsauken, but to the whole country,” says Tim Ellis, chairperson, B.I.G. Council. “Businesses have to be stewards of the community, and this project was a wonderful opportunity to Mesa Signs 2019 Cove Road, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 856-665-6196 mesasigns.net joe@mesasigns.net Joe Mesa A full-service sign company dedicated to producing the highest quality signs and printing. From corporate, fleet and industrial signs to retail and small business owners, customers receive dependable, reliable and personal service. ■ Penn Queen Diner & Restaurant 7349 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken (856) 662-1928 pennqueendiner.com mannyk112@verizon.net Manny Konstantinides A local, family-owned establishment for 45 years, the Penn Queen Diner and Restaurant is a 260-seat establishment, serving a wide variety of quality dishes at a reasonable price. Open seven days a week. ■ Airborne Systems 5800 Magnolia Ave, Pennsauken, NJ 856-382-2775 airborne-sys.com Dave.seisert@airborne-sys.com Dave Seisert The world’s most trusted resource for parachute design and manufacturing. Airborne Systems engineers and manufactures high-quality, high-performance personnel and cargo aerial delivery systems and related products for the military, search and rescue, and space and recovery industry. 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. honor hard working men and women everywhere.” Arlington Cemetery and parent company Stonemor, L.P. worked closely with the B.I.G. Council to move the project forward. Jim Whitley, superintendent at Arlington Cemetery who was instrumental in the cleanup, was impressed with the level of cooperation by all involved. “Everyone really came together on this. I’m happy, not just for the cemetery, but the community too. I think a lot of people who come to see the monument are going to be pleased.” Jason Juhas, co-owner of Karl Young Painting and a one-time Pennsauken resident, volunteered an entire week- BIGCouncil Lunch Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 12th 11:45 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 end of his time and resources to power wash the memorial, cleaning off layers of dirt that had accumulated over the years. Juhas stressed the importance of giving back. “It was for a really good cause, and it made me feel good to be part of giving back. It’s important for people and businesses to step up and help support the community.” The B.I.G Council would also like to thank Primerica, Ellis and Associates; Penn Florist; Bello Irrigation; Stevens Management; Plant Artistry, LLC; and the Merchantville Pennsauken Water Commission for their integral help for the beautification of the memorial in time for 118th Annual Peter J. McGuire Labor Day Observance, held on Friday, Aug. 31. Successful Food Drive Continues To date, the B.I.G. Council has collected over 360 pounds of food for The Food Bank of South Jersey on a summer food collection drive. Donation drop-offs are still available at the following locations: 45th Street Pub 2545 45th St. Auto Depot 3429 Haddonfield Rd. Kiddie Junction 8992 Collins Ave. COME VISIT US! 6300 Browning Road Pennsauken, NJ 08109 www.ststephenspennsauken.com McFarlan’s Market 27 South Centre St. MPWC 6751 Westfield Ave. Penn Queen Diner 7349 N. Crescent Blvd. Pennsauken Township Administration Building 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. Pinsetter Bar and Bowl 7111 Maple Ave. Primerica, Ellis and Associates 7703 Maple Ave., Suite 1-A, 2nd Fl. SPA Fitness Center 1585 Rt. 73 South Our Next Meeting Pennsauken’s B.I.G. Council resumes its monthly meetings on Wednesday, Sep.12. Businesses from Pennsauken and Merchantville are invited to attend a networking luncheon at Colleen’s at the Savoy, 1444 Rt. 73 North, Pennsauken. Registration begins at 11:45 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 Eco - nomic Development at (856) 665-1000, Ext. 108 or Ext. 153 or send an e-mail to BigCouncilPennsauken@gmail.com. ENROLLING NOW PreK- 8th Grade Full and half-day PreK 3 & 4 Full day Kindergarten Latest technology integrated into classroom learning Weekly enrichment classes National Junior Honor Society Before and after school care For more information or to schedule a tour please call our Advancement Office at (856) 662-5935
September 2012 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN Page 5 Local Schools To Participate in National Dress 4 Pediatric Cancer Day September is National Childhood ancer Awareness Month, and the er chantville-based non-profit Go4 the - oal Foundation hopes to raise 100,000 during its 2nd Annual ational Dress 4 Pediatric Cancer Day. “On Sept. 27, we invite schools, busiesses and organizations across the THE 1585 Route 73 Pennsauken 856-661-9999 Mon-Thurs 5am-10pm Fri. 5am-9pm Sat 8am-7pm Sun 8am-4pm ■ FREE Personal Training Assessment ■ State-of-the-Art Cardio Section ■ Weight Loss Programs ■ Machine Circuits ■ Senior Fitness Programs ■ Free Weight Section ■ Upscale Locker Rooms ■ Much Much More! country to join Go4theGoal’s effort to raise much needed awareness and financial support for pediatric cancer patients, their families, pediatric oncology units and research by taking part in our national campaign: National Dress 4 Pediatric Cancer Day - One Day, One Dollar, One Goal…Curing Pediatric Cancer,” says Beth Stefanacci, Go4theGoal’s Executive Director. A $1.00 donation to Go4theGoal will earn participants a day to be creative as they don jeans, funny hats, gold ribbons or school colors for the day, while benefitting kids with cancer. Bishop Eustace Prep in Pennsauken, Student Membership NOW Available! $99/year Age 12 – Senior in High School $150/year Collage Student ages 18 to 22 Terms and conditions apply. Not valid with any other offer. Proper ID required. Fall Fitness Special... $19.99/month *Terms and conditions apply. Not valid with any other offer. Valid ID required. with Over 35 FREE classes a week ■ ZUMBA ■ SPINNING ■ YOGA ■ AQUA ■ CARDIO KICK BOXING ■ MANY MORE CLASSES www.spafitnesscenter.com www.advantagemixedmartialarts.com www.advantagewrestlingacademy.com www.throwbackbaseball.com SPA FITNESS CENTER is the PROUD HOME ADVANTAGE SPORTS ACADEMIES 1 FREE Month to any Advantage Sports Academy with the purchase of a Advantage Sports yearly membership The Spa Fitness Center 856-661-9999 With this coupon Terms and conditions apply. Not valid with any other offer. Valid ID required. Expires 9-30-12 Day & Evening Babysitting Available! $25 OFF Any Birthday Party Package The Spa Fitness Center 856-661-9999 With this coupon Terms and conditions apply. Not valid with any other offer. Valid ID required. Expires 10-31-12 Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill, Saint Peter’s School in Merchantville, and Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School in Camden have already committed to participate. “If 100,000 people participate, we will reach our goal,” added Stefanacci. One of the unique aspects of Go4theGoal’s donation policy is that participants will see their efforts in action, as they will have the opportunity to specify which of the diverse G4G program(s) they wish to donate the money raised by their school, business or organization: Provide financial support directly to children/families within their community To support programs at the pediatric oncology unit at their local hospital To grant a special wish to a child battling cancer To help G4G continue funding research and providing scholarships to those whose ultimate goal is to cure pediatric cancers. By uniting schools, businesses and organizations nationwide on Sept. 27, National Dress 4 Pediatric Cancer Day, Go4theGoal has the potential to make a major impact in the lives of children battling cancer as well as in the fight to cure pediatric cancers. More information or to register a school, business or organization is available on the Go4theGoal website, Go4theGoal.org. PHS Senior Nail Receives Andy Andreola Award From Rotary The Rotary Club of Pennsauken- Merchantville awarded its Andy Andreola Award to Pennsauken High School graduating senior Azime Nail at their Jun. 23 meeting at Bobby Ray’s Tavern in Pennsauken. The Andy Andreola Award is $500, and is given to a student who not only has been active in community service but also plans to continue their education. Azime has been very active in community service, including volunteering at the Pennsauken Library. She will be attending Hacettepte University, Ankara, Turkey in the fall. The Rotary Club of Pennsauken-Mer - chantville is always looking for new members who are interested in community service. For more information regarding Boys and young men can grow and foster positive character traits through Scouting, a fun and rewarding experience that teaches values to future leaders. Cub Scouting, for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade, is based on 12 core principles: citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, faith, health and fitness, honesty, perseverance, positive attitude, resourcefulness, respect, and responsibility. Boy Scouting, for boys age 11 to 18, live by the Scout Law, to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. During the recitation of the Boy Scout Oath, which begins with “On my honor,” the Scout promises to do his duty to God and Country, help other people, as well as keep himself physically fit, mentally awake, and morally straight. PHS Senior Azime Nail, seen here with her father, accepting the Andy Andreola Award from Rotary Member Gary Burgin. Rotary, please feel free to join us every Thursday at 12:15 pm for lunch at Bobby Ray’s. You can also call 856-663-0898 or e-mail PMRotary@yahoo.com. Scouting Teaches Positive Values To Boys In Pennsauken and Merchantville Scout Meetings Cub Pack 116 meets on Fridays from October to June at Martin Luther School, 4106 Terrace Ave, Pennsauken, at 7 p.m. The Pack will be holding its annual Join Week Carnival on Friday, Sept. 21 at Martin Luther School. Anyone interested to signing their son up for this premium youth organization can visit www.cubscoutpack116.org and look at their calendar of events. Troop 118 meets every Monday at the Grace Episcopal Church, 7 East Maple Ave., Merchantville, at 7 p.m. Meetings generally last until 8:30 p.m. Young men interested in joining should come any Monday night to visit. For more information contact troop118. scouts@comcast.net or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SNJ Ctroop118.
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