December, 2012 - Pennsauken

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VOL.17, NO.12 A Publication for the Community of Pennsauken December 2012 

Pennsauken's Central School: The Building Is Gone, But Fond Memories Remain 

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor 

Just before Thanksgiving, the last vesiges 

of Pennsauken’s Central School 

as taken down by construction crews. 

nd while the building is no longer 

here, the true impact that Central 

chool had on so many Pennsauken resdents 

continues to be felt. 

On the occasion of the building’s demlition, 

many with a strong connection to 

entral School took the opportunity to 

hare their fond memories of the place; 

rom their very first day of school to 

eing part of the last graduating fifth 

rade class to walk the halls. 

Eleanor Sever, 93 years young, was 

hree when Central was built, attended 

chool there when she was four, and 

hared a very vivid and “special” memoy. 

“The first day I went, a boy on the 

layground put stickers in my hair. 

never forgot that.” Sever also went 

ack to the school for Junior High as part 

f the graduating class of 1934; she still 

has her graduation class photo and 

report card in pristine condition. 

“Junior High was wonderful. I was in 

fashion shows there. I had a sewing class, 

which I loved. [I enjoyed] civics, science, 

drawing and cooking.” 

Many stories received about Central 

Neighbors Walking For Neighbors 

Pennsauken residents got a head start on the season of giving with the first-ever 

Neighbors Walking for Neighbors, a fundraiser designed to help local residents 

in need. The two-mile walk raised funds to help Pennsauken residents in financial 

need due to an unexpected crisis; participants also donated non-perishable food 

items for the Food Bank of South Jersey. The event was sponsored by Neighbors 

Helping Neighbors, a Pennsauken-based non-profit that offers one-time-only 

grants to Pennsauken residents in need. 

Pennsauken’s Central School, before and after demolition. On the occasion of the building’s demolition, many former 

students took the opportunity to share their fond memories of Central School. 

involved students who lived a stone’s 

throw away from school. June Carbone 

spoke of her husband, a lifelong resident 

who lived nearby, attending the school 

with his siblings. She also spoke of her 

youngest son, Joey, who didn’t immediately 

get the concept of attending school, 

particularly due to the close proximity of 

their home to Central. “My youngest one 

was in the first preschool [class] there. He 

had it in his head that while he was the 

only one in school, [the rest of the family] 

might be doing things without him. So 

continued on page 21 

Hurricane Sandy Knocks Out Power, Downs Trees 

Throughout Pennsauken 

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor 

On Sunday, Oct. 28, Pennsauken was 

seeing bands of rain signaling the arrival 

of Hurricane Sandy, a Category One hurricane 

headed on a direct path to New 

Jersey. By the next day, Sandy slammed 

into the coast, causing billions of dollars 

worth of damage across the state. 

As Hurricane Sandy impacted our 

region, Pennsauken and Merchant ville’s 

Office of Emergency Manage ment 

worked round-the-clock, coordinating 

efforts from the Police and Fire 

Departments; EMS; Public Works; the 

Pennsauken Sewerage Authority; and 

While Hurricane Sandy’s arrival in 

Pennsauken did not cause severe 

flooding, the super storm caused 

numerous downed trees and power 

outages across town. 

the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water 

Commission, in order to quickly 

respond to any emergencies. Although 


Look! 

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Safety Tips For The Holidays 

See Pages 5 and 18 

Food Adventures 

In Pennsauken 

See Page 17 

Local Holiday 

Offerings 

See Page 28 

Plus! 

Calendar pg. 2 

B.I.G. News pg. 4 

In Schools pg. 8 

In Town 

pg.11 

Public Works pg.19 

In Books 

pg.24 

Classified pg.25 

Waterlines pg.26 

In Sports 

pg.30 

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December 2012 

DECEMBERCALENDAR 

Jingle Bell Run/Walk 

Put on your reindeer antlers and your 

running shoes for the Jingle Bell 

Run/Walk of Southern New Jersey, held 

Saturday, Dec. 8 at Cooper River Park in 

Pennsauken. Registration opens at 7:30 

a.m.; race begins at 9 a.m. Benefits the 

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Pancake Breakfast With Santa 

Saint Stephen School, 6300 Browning 

Rd., Pennsauken, is hosting its pancake 

breakfast with Santa Claus on Sunday, 

Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children 

will have the chance to write their 

Christmas list for Santa and receive a 

coloring packet. The event also features 

raffles, baked goods table, poinsettia 

and wreath sale, and a Santa’s Secret 

Shop for the kids. Cost is $10 for adults, 

$6 for children 12 and under; tickets 

available at the door. 

302 HADDONFIELD ROAD 

(ACROSS FROM THE CHERRY HILL MALL) 

AARP Christmas Party 

AARP Chapter 2861 hosts its annual 

Christmas Party on Monday, Dec. 10 

at the Coastline Bar and Grill, 1240 

Brace Rd., Cherry Hill. The party 

begins at 1 p.m. 

Christmas Concert 

Saint Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 

43 West Maple Ave., Merchantville, hosts 

the Christmas Concert, “Lead, Kindly 

Light,” on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. 

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Performed by the St. Peter Adult Choir, 

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Ensemble, under the Direction of 

Salvatore Scarpa, Professor of 

Conducting, Trombone, Theory, Director 

of the Rowan University Orchestras and 

Associate Conductor of the Pennsylvania 

Ballet and Conductor of the Atlantic 

Brass Band. Admission is free. 

West Maple Neighborhood 

Task Force 

The West Maple Neighborhood Task 

Force is working to help improve the 

appearance, quality of life and business 

vitality of the West Maple Neighbor - 

hood, which spans Merchantville, 

Pennsauken, and Camden. Interested 

parties are invited to join the next Task 

Force meeting, held on Thursday, Dec. 

13 at 1 p.m. in the Merchantville 

Borough Hall, One West Maple Ave., 

Second Floor. For more information, e- 

mail maraw@ragandesign.com. 

Winter Holiday Concert 

Pennsauken High School, 800 

Hylton Rd., Pennsauken, will host its 

Winter Holiday Concert on Tuesday, 

Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. 

Featuring vocal performances 

from the school’s concert and mixed 

choirs, the Double Dozen, ‘Pella and 

more. Admission is free. 

Food Pantry 

Starting in January 2013, the Lida 

Knaus Food Pantry at Temple 

Lutheran Church, 5600 North Rt. 130, 

Pennsauken, is changing their distribution 

time to 6:30 p.m. every fourth 

Tuesday of the month, in order to better 

address the needs of the working 

poor in Pennsauken. For more information, 

call 856-663-7783. 

PENNSAUKEN DECEMBER 

PUBLIC MEETINGS 

Township Committee: 

5:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 12 and 19 

Zoning Board of Adjustment 

7:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 5 and 19 

Planning Board: 

6:30 p.m. 

Tuesday, Dec. 4 and 18 

Meetings are open to the public 

and are held at the 

Pennsauken Municipal Building 

5605 Crescent Blvd. 

(At the corner of Route 130 

and Merchantville Avenue)

December 2012 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 

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MAYOR’S 

C 

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By John Kneib, 

Mayor of 

Pennsauken 

Township 

Mayor John Kneib 

R As I prepare my final article 

or the year, I would be remiss not to 

ention the effort that I witnessed firstand 

from our Township, along with 

ur neighbors from Merchantville, as 

e responded to Hurricane Sandy. First 

nd foremost, our Emergency 

anagement Coordinator Dennis 

owgill executed the coordination of 

ur informational and response team, 

tarting 24 hours prior to Sandy’s 

rrival. This effort brought together varous 

Township agencies, including the 

ewerage Authority, Fire and Police 

Reflections On A Year Of Service As Mayor Of Pennsauken 

Departments, Public Works, Water 

Commission, EMT Squad, Township 

Committee, as well as other members 

of our town’s Administration and 

Information Technology personnel. A 

command center, staffed with representatives 

from all of these agencies, actively 

dispatched the appropriate authorities 

throughout our community for 

over 30 straight hours until the worst 

was over for the Township. The restoration 

of power and clean-up ensued 

thereafter was an arduous process to 

say the least, but while serious damage 

was inflicted on the Township, we suffered 

no fatalities or serious injuries. I 

personally would like to commend all 

the agencies who worked tirelessly during 

Sandy’s arrival and aftermath. I 

would also like to recognize our 

Pennsauken residents; you were 

extremely patient during the restoration 

period, and many of you went to 

great lengths to help your neighbors 

throughout this difficult time. 

As I approach the conclusion of my 

first year as your mayor, I would like to 

state what an honor it has been for me 

to represent you and this Township. I 

have enjoyed the numerous opportunities 

to speak with you, either on a oneon-one 

basis, or in groups at various 

functions throughout the Township. I 

have witnessed a growing cooperative 

spirit within our town over this past 

year that can only be seen as a positive 

step forward, particularly as we collectively 

strive to move past these difficult 

economic times. 

As we approach the December holiday 

season, as well as the coming of a 

brand new year, let us continue to promote 

good will among our loved ones 

and neighbors, as well as renew our 

commitment to making Pennsauken a 

great place to live and work. I, as well as 

the entire Township Committee, wish 

you a safe and happy holiday season. 

May this New Year bring you peace, 

good health and prosperity. 

Pennsauken Residents Encouraged 

to “Sleep On It” 

Mayor John Kneib welcomes 

Mitch Gordon and 

Joff Barbash of Sleep 

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a new Pennsauken business 

at 9419 North Crescent 

Blvd. Featuring Serta and 

other top name brands, 

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B·I·G 

BUSINESS·INDUSTRY·GOVERNMENT 

COUNCIL OF PENNSAUKEN 

BIG Council To Vote On 2013 

Officers At January Meeting 

The Business, Indus - 

try, and Govern ment 

Council of Penn sau ken Township will 

be voting on its officers for 2013 at its 

first meeting of the new year. 

B.I.G. Council members are 

encouraged to attend the breakfast 

meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at 

Colleen’s at the Savoy, 1444 Rt. 73 

North, Pennsauken, where the organization 

will vote on its new 

Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, 

Secretary, and Treasurer; key roles 

that will help shape the direction of 

the B.I.G. Council in 2013. 

Registration for the January meeting 

begins at 7:45 a.m., breakfast begins at 

8:00 a.m. The cost is $20 per person. To 

RSVP for the event, please e-mail Terry 

Carr at tcarr@twp.pennsauken.nj.us. 

Thank You For A Great 2012 

The B.I.G. Council would like to 

offer a special thank you to our 

Steering Committee for 2012: 

Chairperson Tim Ellis, Vice Chair - 

person Janet Stevens, Secretary Fran 

Gavin, Treasurer Terry Carr, and 

Committee Members-At-Large Larry 

Cardwell, Mario Daulerio, Jr., Nancy 

Ellis, Kat Harvey, Tony Marinelli, Keith 

Shaw, and Frank Sinatra. Your commitment 

to the businesses and organizations 

throughout Pennsauken and 

Merchantville is greatly appreciated. 

Thanks also go to several “unsung 

heroes:” Chef Les Friedman at 

Colleen’s Restaurant and Caterer, for 

providing a wonderful setting for the 

organization’s monthly meetings; Joe 

Mesa at Mesa Signs, for generously 

donating signs and banners for our 

annual events; as well as Jim Hilbert 

and J.D. Hilbert Construction, who provided 

much needed assistance several 

times throughout the year. 

Finally, The B.I.G. Council would like 

to thank all of its members. The work 

accomplished in 2012, including the 

South Jersey Business Summit, the 

clean-up of the Peter J. McGuire 

Memorial, the Car and Bike Show, 

Summer Food Drive and the recently 

completed Holiday Parade are only possible 

through your continued support. 

Your engagement and commitment to 

the community makes Pennsauken and 

Merchantville prime business locations 

and wonderful places to live. 

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 856-665- 

1000, Ext. 108 or Ext. 153 or send 

an e-mail to BigCouncilPennsauken@ 

gmail.com. 

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Keep Our Homes Safe and Happy During the Holidays with a Few Safety Tips for Decorating 

Submitted by Pennsauken Fire Chief 

Joseph V. Palumbo, Sr. 

Reprinted with Permission from the US 

onsumer Product Safety Commission 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety 

ommission (CPSC) is issuing safety 

ips for holiday decorations. Holiday 

ecorations, like candles, lights and 

hristmas trees, add a joyous and festive 

ood to the holiday season. But when 

hese decorations are not used properly, 

hey can cause fires, injuries and death. 

Each year, hospital emergency 

ooms treat about 12,500 people for 

alls, cuts, shocks, and burns due to incients 

involving faulty holiday lights, 

ried-out Christmas trees and other 

oliday decorations. 

To prevent these injuries, CPSC 

onitors holiday lights and other decoations 

sold at stores and on the 

nternet. CPSC works with the Bureau 

f Customs and Border Protection to 

dentify and detain unsafe holiday light 

ets posing fire risks from being distributed 

in the U.S. 

Christmas trees are involved in 

about 300 fires annually, resulting in 10 

deaths, 30 injuries and an average of 

about $10 million in property damage 

and loss. In addition, there are more 

than 13,000 candle-related fires each 

year, which result in 140 deaths and 

$205 million in property loss. 

“The flickering light of candles can 

add beauty and tradition to the holidays,” 

said CPSC Chairman Stratton. “How ever, 

when left unattended or within a child’s 

reach, burning candles can turn your celebration 

into tragedy. Following a few 

simple safety tips can help prevent holiday 

decoration-related fires.” 

CPSC suggests following these tips 

to make your holiday a safe one. 

Trees 

• When purchasing an artificial tree, 

look for the label “Fire Resistant.” 

Although this label does not mean the 

tree won’t catch fire, it does indicate 

Your Fire Department: The Pennsauken Engine Company 

the tree is more resistant to burning. 

• When purchasing a live tree, check for 

freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles 

are hard to pull from branches 

and do not break when bent between 

your fingers. The trunk butt of a fresh 

tree is sticky with resin, and when 

tapped on the ground, the tree should 

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• When setting up a tree at home, place it 

away from fireplaces and radiators. 

Because heated rooms dry live trees out 

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with water. Place the tree out of the way 

of traffic and do not block doorways. 

Lights: 

• Indoors or outside, use only lights that 

have been tested for safety by a recognized 

testing laboratory, such as 

UL or ETL. This indicates conformance 

with safety standards. Use only 

lights that have plugs containing fuses. 

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The Central Role Of An Old School Building 

By Robert Fisher-Hughes 

AAP Columnist and 

Amateur Historian 

Structures on our landscape may 

hold a range of meanings. Some commercial 

buildings come and go as 

quickly as the economic cycles that 

spawned them and are as quickly 

forgotten. Others, like the old Walt 

Whitman Theatre, remain etched in 

our memories by the vivid acid of nostalgia 

and experience. Some buildings 

have deeply personal associations that 

never leave us, like our family homes. 

Then there are buildings that have represented 

a community, its life and its 

aspirations; these linger in the collective 

memory and in our history. 

The great public building of Penn - 

sauken Township, known to most as 

LOOKING BACK 

IN HISTORY 

Central School and to many others as 

the old Pennsauken Junior High 

School, was one of the latter. The generations 

taught in that public school 

building lived through and helped 

shape decades that transformed our 

Township more than once. If public 

education plays a role in shaping the 

young into citizens, then Central School 

also shaped those decades for us. 

In the early 1920s, Pennsauken was 

already changing, leaving its quiet rural 

past and entering a world shaped by 

new technology, economic development, 

and an emerging international 

role for the nation. Streets and roads 

were being paved and lighted to 

accommodate increasing automotive 

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and prosperity. 

A growing population, with more 

growth ahead, demanded increased 

capacity to educate the children of the 

Township. So it was determined to 

finance and construct the first school 

building designed to educate all the 

children in Pennsauken, as well as additional 

children from surrounding communities. 

The new Pennsauken Junior 

High School was not viewed as a grudging 

necessity and a burden to the taxpayers, 

but rather as a symbol of the 

achievements of a growing community 

and its aspirations for the future. 

The architect chosen for the new 

school reflected that sense of pride. 

Arnold Moses was known as the dean 

of the Camden architects, at a time 

when Camden was itself a rising community. 

Moses lived in Merchantville, 

where his father had been rector of 

Grace Episcopal Church. He studied 

architecture with prominent Phila - 

delphia firms and at the Philadelphia 

Academy of the Fine Arts. He was an 

associate architect of the New Jersey 

State Board of Education and later in 

his career, served as President of the 

New Jersey Chapter of the American 

Institute of Architects, as well as the first 

president of the West Jersey Society of 

Architects. Moses was also at one time a 

member of the Merchantville Borough 

Council and President of the Merchant - 

ville Building and Loan Association. 

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School, also included the new wing for 

the New Jersey State Senate on the 

State Capitol building in 1903. His work 

in Merchantville is represented in the 

Oaks Historic District, bounded by the 

intersection of West Maple Avenue and 

Browning Road, which has had a place 

on the National Register of Historic 

Places since 1997. 

At the time of its construction in 

1924, the Pennsauken Junior High 

School, later known as Central School, 

was easily the largest building in 

Pennsauken Township. 

With construction well under way, a 

formal ceremony for the laying of the 

cornerstone was held on September 27, 

1924. The event included more than a 

thousand school children singing patriotic 

songs and waving flags, a brass 

band, and an oration by State Senator 

Albert S. Woodruff. Among the local 

officials attending the dedication were 

members and officers of the school 

board, whose own names appear on 

our schools to this day: Harry Carson, 

George B. Fine and Clifford Baldwin. 

The Camden Daily Courier, covering 

the ceremony, reported as follows: 

“A striking physical sign of the 

progress of the past two years, the great 

building is to be an architectural picture 

that will attract the eye of the passing 

stranger. It will show a community of 

prosperous people, as well as serve to 

educate the young.” 

Through the years, the original 

Pennsauken Junior High School served 

its community in countless ways and 

circumstances. Nurturing the talents of 

its students, it was here, still in the era 

of jazz and Prohibition, that the 

Pennsauken Band began to establish a 

statewide reputation. In the era of The 

Depression, the school’s P.T.A. spearheaded 

local relief efforts that, in the 

words of Superintendent George B. 

Fine, “spared many children from having 

to leave school.” In the second 

World War, students once taught at the 

Pennsauken Junior High School served 

and died, while the school exerted 

itself to rally its community behind the 

war effort. 

Civic lessons learned at the 

Pennsauken Junior High School helped 

prepare the community’s leaders of the 

future, from the 1937 program “How 

and Why Constitution Week Is Being 

Observed” to the 1958 program, 

“Women Who Made America Great.” 

For many years the school witnessed 

the annual civic lesson, embodied in the 

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New, Unwrapped Toys Needed For Pennsauken’s Angel Tree Program 

Once again, Pennsauken residents 

nd businesses are preparing to pitch in 

o help children in the community durng 

the holiday season through the 

ngel Tree program, which collects new, 

nwrapped toys for families in need. 

“The Angel Tree makes a real differnce 

for Pennsauken families in need,” 

ays Elwood “Duke” Martz, director of 

ennsauken’s Parks and Recreation 

epartment, who has run the Angel 

ree program for the last 13 years. 

Thanks to the generosity of our comunity, 

many children who were going 

o wake up on Christmas morning 

ithout any presents are now going to 

ave a gift under the tree.” 

Last year, 36 Pennsauken families 

ere helped through the Angel Tree 

rogram; the initiative for 2012 plans to 

upport the same number of families. 

The Angel Tree was started 20 years 

go by then administrator Ken 

Carruth and Bernie Kofoet, who is 

ow Pennsauken Public Works 

uperintendent. The two placed a 

hristmas Tree at the Penn Queen 

iner, allowing both patrons and memers 

of the community an opportunity 

o help their neighbors in need during 

he holidays. The success of that 

ndeavor turned into today’s Angel 

ree program. 

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nwrapped toy and leave it at the 

Municipal Building, Route 130 and Mer - 

chantville Avenue, under the tree from 

Dec. 3 through 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 

17. Monetary donations are also needed. 

For more information or to volunteer 

for the Angel Tree program, contact 

Pennsauken’s Park and Recreation 

Department at (856) 665-1000, Ext. 151. 

An annual tradition, the Angel Tree 

Program collects new, unwrapped 

toys for Pennsauken families in need 

during the holidays. 

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Student of the Month Award Ceremony for October 

Each month, the Pennsauken Board of Education recognizes students for their contributions and success in Pennsauken Schools. 

These students and their families are invited to attend the Board of Education Business Meeting for an informal awards ceremony. 

Chelsea Kim, Elementary Student of the Month 

Recipient from Franklin School, accompanied 

by her family, with Board of Education Member 

Mr. Michael Stargell and Ben Franklin School 

Principal Landrus Lewis. 

Intermediate School Student of the Month 

Thomas Dyer, seen here with his parents, and 

Board of Education Member Dr. Allyson 

Meloni. 

Dressing For Success, Saying No To Drugs 

Alina Avala, Phifer Middle School Student of 

the Month Recipient, standing with her proud 

family, and Board of Education Member Mr. 

Matthew McDevitt. 

Board of Education Member Mrs. Stephanie 

James-Wilson, with PHS Student of the Month 

Joyrie Dickerson, seen here with her mother. 

What do you want to be when you 

row up? Ask the students at Ben 

ranklin Elementary School and their 

nswers will knock your socks off! A 

octor; a nurse; a principal; a teacher; a 

onstruction worker; an electrician; a 

odel. The list goes on and on. 

These students have started paving 

heir way on the road to success and 

nderstand that the first step to achievng 

their goals is to say no to drugs. 

The students took part in a day to 

elebrate their dreams by dressing the 

art. Students were asked to come to 

chool dressed in outfits that demontrate 

what they will be wearing in their 

uture careers. 

Teachers and staff welcomed a varity 

of mini-professionals and took time 

hroughout the day to discuss budding 

spirations. 

The most important message 

ddressed was, “saying no to drugs helps 

e achieve my dreams.” 

The students at Ben Franklin are 

A Franklin student dressed the part 

of his student teacher. 

well on their way to making their big 

dream come true! 

This day was part of the themed celebration 

of Red Ribbon Week, an annual 

alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence 

prevention awareness campaign. 

PENNSAUKEN SCHOOL NEWS 

For further information about the articles or 

events published in the Penn sauken School News section 

of “All Around Pennsauken” 

Please contact Betty Slater, Editor 

856-662-6455 x7100 bslater@pennsauken.net 

Having the goal to someday be a 

school principal, this student certainly 

fits the part. 

This aspiring student dreams of 

becoming a gourmet chef. 

Students pose with School Nurse 

Stone and Teacher Mrs. Bell, dressed 

as doctors, showing their ambition to 

someday work in the fields of health 

and science. 

Students also collected canned 

goods for the Food Bank as part of 

the Red Ribbon Week. 

Middle School 

Students of the 

Month 

Phifer Middle School’s faculty and 

administration are proud to recognize 

the September Students of the Month. 

7th Grade – Mary Ann Dwomor, 

Leonardo Florero-Flores, Jennifer Luu, 

Philip Nguyen, Richard Nguyen, and 

Siani Tripp. 

8th Grade – Alina Ayala, Nicolette 

Markakis, Xavier Molina, Emilie 

Reustle, Papea Son, and Abner Vazquez. 

Congratulations!


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Pennsauken Schools Focus On, 

Encourage Positive Behavior 

By Marilyn Martinez, 

Superintendent, 

Pennsauken School District 

Pennsauken Schools are soaring to 

ew heights! Our aim is to continue 

mproving student achievement with 

igh expectations for all of our students. 

e are very proud of our student, famlies, 

and staff! 

I am very excited about the progress 

hat our schools are making. All of our 

chools continue to show strong strides 

n academic improvement and attenance. 

We are maintaining a very high 

ttendance and continue to encourage 

ur students to come to school every 

ay on time. 

This year, Pennsauken Public 

chools are emphasizing a positive 

ehavior incentive program. Each 

chool will provide an array of incenives 

to praise students for progress in 

ttendance, good behavior, and acaemic 

progress. For this year’s first 

eport card marking period, every stuent 

on the Honor Roll will receive a 

Kindergarten 

Students Learn 

About Pumpkins 

After Hurricane Sandy delayed Mrs. 

ulginiti’s annual pumpkin lesson, her 

tudents were able to enjoy the funilled, 

exciting, hands-on lesson about 

umpkins on Nov. 2. 

Students in her classroom had the 

pportunity to observe the outside and 

nside of a pumpkin while they worked in 

roups, using magnifying lenses and 

ecording their results on paper. Students 

ompared the weights of the groups’ 

umpkins by using a balance scale. 

They measured several pumpkins 

ith yarn to find out which group had 

he fattest and the tallest pumpkin. Mrs. 

ulginiti’s students were fascinated 

hen they counted the pumpkin seeds 

nd touched the inside of a pumpkin, 

ome for the very first time. 

With the use of the Promethean 

oard, students were able to see the 

rowth of a pumpkin on flip charts. 

Students went home that day with 

heir bag of ten seeds and a small pumpin, 

ready to answer key questions from 

heir families about how you can 

ompare the size, weight, height, and 

he outside and inside of a pumpkin. 

And how does a pumpkin grow? 

erhaps when students plant one of 

heir seeds, they will name one of the 

umpkins that grow, “Sandy.” 

certificate of recognition from the 

Superintendent, along with a bumper 

sticker for their family saying, “We are 

proud parents of an Honor Roll student 

from Pennsauken Public Schools.” 

We also are expanding our Student of 

the Month program to include elementary, 

intermediate, and middle school 

levels, along with the high school. Also, 

we will recognize a student of the 

month for every one of our school 

classrooms. Each classroom student of 

the month will have an opportunity to 

be selected as student of the month for 

their school level. 

The Pennsauken School family 

believes that it is important to support 

and recognize student progress. We 

want to encourage students to do their 

best in school and soar to new heights! 

Every student should have the opportunity 

to reach their maximum potential 

and realize their dreams and hope 

for the future. 

As we end the 2012 year, I wish every 

Pennsauken School family, student, and 

staff member a wonderful New Year. 

A Special Request 

From A Student 

In California 

We received a very nice letter from 

London Padilla, a seven-year-old girl 

who goes to school in Los Angeles, 

CA. She’s doing a project on New 

Jersey and would love to hear from 

some residents of the Garden State. 

As you can see from her letter, London 

has requested items that highlight 

New Jersey, from travel brochures to 

post cards to photos. We encourage 

residents to write London a letter and 

send her some items to help her with 

her project. She’ll need the majority 

of her materials before she goes on 

Winter Break on Dec. 21. Please send 

all materials to New Roads Elementary 

School, c/o London Padilla, 2000 

Stoner Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025. 

Hispanic Heritage Month Takes Flight at Roosevelt Elementary 

On Oct. 26, the fourth grade students 

in Mrs. Dicupe’s class took Roosevelt 

School on a “flight” to learn about various 

Hispanic cultures. 

The “trip” took the school through 

Mexico, Columbia, Peru, Bolivia, Cuba, 

and Puerto Rico. At each stop, the audience 

learned about the food, culture, or 

famous places found in each locale. 

Students were also introduced to various 

famous Hispanic Americans. The 

audience met notable people such as 

Bolivian Educator Jaime Escalante, 

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor 

from Puerto Rico, and Cuban Queen of 

Afro-Cuban Salsa Music, Celia Cruz. 

The assembly put on by the fourth 

Students pose outside the classroom 

by their Hispanic Heritage bulletin 

board. 

The Pennsauken Apache Marching 

Band, under the direction of Nicholas 

Denofa, finished its 2012 outdoor show, 

“The Rainforest Effect,” on Oct. 27 at 

the Tournament of Bands Atlantic 

Coast Competition in Harrisburg, PA. 

The band, competing against other 

schools from the Atlantic coast area, 

finished in first place in Group 3A 

category with their highest score of the 

season: 96.60. The previous weekend, 

the Apache Marching Band placed 

first in both the New Jersey State 

Championship Group 3A at West 

Deptford High School, and the South 

Jersey Chapters Championship Group 

at Deptford High School. The Band 

was led by Drum Major, Jordan 

Dobson. 

To perform at this high level, the 

grade students was a culminating activity 

following a month of research. In 

September, students began learning 

about various Hispanic cultures, as well 

as the famous Americans who had ties 

to these areas. As they did their 

research, the fourth graders began to 

educate the rest of the school through 

daily morning announcements. 

Then, each day during Hispanic 

Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 

15th to Oct. 15, the students taught the 

rest of the school about famous 

Hispanics and their contributions to 

American culture. 

Students, teachers, and parents that 

attended the program on Oct. 26 all 

Students from Mrs. Dicupe’s class, 

following the Hispanic Heritage 

Assembly. 

Apache Marching Band Receives High Marks 

band begins working on their outdoor 

show in June, continuing to practice on 

Upcoming Events... 

December 4 PHS National Honor Society Induction 

December 13 Board of Education Conference Meeting – 

Administration Building 7:00 p.m. 

December 18 PHS Vocal Music Concert 

December 20 Elementary Schools – Winter Blast Celebration 

Board of Education Business Meeting – 

PHS Room #327 – 7:00 p.m. 

December 24 – January 1 Schools Closed – Winter Break 

enjoyed the program and learned a lot. 

Hopefully the program will spark 

additional interest in learning about 

and appreciating other cultures. 

Roosevelt students enjoyed dressing 

the part of their famous Hispanic 

American for the assembly. 

These elegantly dressed students 

represented the music industry at 

the Hispanic Heritage Assembly. 

The Pennsauken Apache Marching 

Band, under the direction of Nicholas 

Denofa. 

a weekly basis until the championship 

competition. This includes two weeks of 

band camp in the summer, where the 

band practices every day from 12 to 9 

p.m. Beginning in September, the band 

competes against other area high 

schools each weekend. 

Congratulations to the Apache 

Marching Band on maintaining their 

high level of musical excellence. 

To view the band’s winning performance, 

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Roosevelt Elementary Honors Namesake 

The birthday of Theodore Roosevelt, 

the 26th President of the United States, 

is Oct. 27. To honor their namesake, 

Roosevelt Elementary School decided 

to reinstate “Teddy Bear Day,” a day 

set aside to teach the students about 

this noted and charismatic president. 

Students were permitted to use two 

“Bear Bucks” to purchase a slip allowing 

them to bring a bear or furry friend 

to school. 

In each classroom, the students 

learned about Theodore Roosevelt’s 

accomplishments, such as building the 

Panama Canal and being the first president 

to fly in an airplane. They also 

learned why he is honored on Mount 

Rushmore. 

To end the day, the school came 

together for some “Teddy Roosevelt 

Trivia.” Each class won a teddy bear 

treat for correct answers, and one child 

from each grade level won a Build-A- 

Bear teddy bear for correctly guessing 

how many bears were in a container. 

In addition, there was a special collection 

on Nov. 7 in which students 

were encouraged to donate a dollar to 

the Theodore Roosevelt Teddy Bear 

Gift Program. All money collected will 

be used to purchase bears for sick 

children who are hospitalized over 

the holidays. 

Everyone at Roosevelt School is 

hoping to continue this revived tradition 

for years to come. 

Smiling faces show the excitement 

the Teddy Bear Day. 

A happy Roosevelt student with the 

Build-A-Bear she won. 

Winning a Build-A-Bear “dragon” 

was a wonderful way for this 

student to end the day. 

Principal Lawrence congratulates one 

of the winners of the Teddy 

Roosevelt Trivia contest. 

Elementary Schools Celebrate 

Fire Prevention Week 

Fireman Chester from Pennsauken 

Township’s Fire Department presented 

a program on fire safety for the students 

of Burling and Delair. 

Students enjoyed their interactive 

presentation as they learned about 

fire safety. 

The students had an up close view of 

a fireman dressed in his turn out gear, 

which included the helmet, Nomex 

hood, turn out coat, bunker pants, and 

suspenders along with gloves and boots. 

Also, the fireman demonstrated his 

air pack and face mask and talked 

about how the uniform protects him 

from fire. 

At the same time, students learned 

about the importance of firefighters, 

and had an opportunity to thank them 

for their efforts. 

Fire Safety At Carson School 

Two firefighters also came to Carson 

School to share safety tips and to show 

students what a firefighter looks like in 

full gear. 

The children demonstrated their 

knowledge of fire safety during the 

interactive assembly. They were very 

grateful to their firefighter friends for 

Fireman Chester explains the different 

equipment use on the fire truck. 

coming out to visit their school. 

The students in Mrs. Goetz’s third 

grade class at Carson continued their 

learning in the classroom. One of their 

activities required them to study an 

online “hazard house” to find situations 

that could pose a danger to themselves 

or others. They used those situations, 

combined with lessons taught during 

the Fire Department assemblies, classroom 

discussions, and conversations 

with their families to make mini-posters 

to share what they have learned with 

others. 

As with many of the things the children 

learn, it is hoped that this critical 

information becomes a part of their 

daily lives. 

Eighth Graders Speak With Astronauts In Space 

On Nov. 15, four hundred eighth 

grade students in Pennsauken received 

a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the 

chance to hear from astronauts in 

space. It’s all part of a special program 

designed to help educators make science, 

technology, engineering and 

mathematics come alive for learners. 

Students at Howard M. Phifer 

Middle School participated in a video 

chat with both Sunita Williams, an 

Indian American astronaut and a 

United States Navy officer who holds 

the record for longest space flight by a 

woman; and Kevin Ford, a retired Air 

Force Colonel and astronaut for over a 

decade who has logged more than 4,000 

flying hours. The video conference, 

made possible through a partnership 

with the Pennsauken School District, 

the National Center for Earth and 

Space Science Education and NASA’s 

Teaching From Space Program, was 

webcast to a global audience. 

The astronauts received live questions 

from students across the nation, 

speaking about topics such as the 

Eighth graders from Howard M. 

Phifer Middle School participate in a 

video chat with astronauts aboard 

the International Space Station. 

effects of weightlessness on the body, 

the amount of time a person can stay in 

outer space, how astronauts handle 

emergencies on the space station, and 

how technology used on the space station 

has applications here on Earth. 

Williams also hoped that speaking 

with the students would help to inspire 

the scientists and astronauts of the future. 

“We’re on the International Space 

Station; it’s orbiting the planet. But the 

next generation of explorers is out there. 

It’s you guys. Your future is huge.” 

PHS Spanish 

Club Helps Out 

Carson School 

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage 

Month, students from Pennsauken 

High School recently visited Carson 

School to share information about the 

Hispanic culture. 

Senior Jason Marvin and Junior Felix 

Abreu read a story with Mrs. Mozee’s 

kindergarten class entitled, “Good 

Night Everyone” in Spanish, discussed 

several famous Hispanic Americans, 

and helped the students name classroom 

objects in Spanish. 

This was a great opportunity for high 

school students to share what they 

learned about the Hispanic culture with 

younger students. 

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that always bring smiles to our faces. 

In fact, the spirit of this month of 

December is what made Andrew and I 

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of it all. And so on Dec. 20, 2002, we did. 

This month we celebrate our tenth 

wedding anniversary. 

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New York City, take in a Broadway play; 

ice skate at Rockefeller Center; enjoy a 

cozy carriage ride through Central Park; 

eat at a few of the charming places we’ve 

read about, from down in the East 

Village and all the way up to Central 

Park West; walk along the city streets, 

holding hands; and maybe finding some 

of those delicious roasted chestnuts to 

share as we go along our way. 

Then, he added, “And how about a 

trip to the top of The Empire State 

Building? We can renew our wedding 

vows right there on top of the world!” 

Well, needless to say I have always 

been a sucker for romance. And since 

two of my top ten all-time favorite films 

revolve around the Empire State 

Building, “An Affair to Remember,” 

starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr, 

and “Sleepless in Seattle,” with Tom 

Hanks and Meg Ryan, my answer was 

an immediate “YES!!!” 

Since Andrew’s suggestion, I have 

been writing the heart-felt words I will 

say to the man who has given me all of 

his love and devotion for thirteen years 

now. This time of year stirs a special part 

of my soul anyway, and so looking back 

on these most wonderful years that I 

have been honored to spend with 

Andrew makes it even more so. My 

vows are now written as of this very 

morning, and my eyes fill with the anticipation 

of that evening later this month 

when we get to recite our words of love, 

romance, and friendship to each other. 

Life’s best gifts are never found 

under a Christmas tree; they aren’t 

found at the Mall, or in a dazzling car 

showroom window. They are found 

deep within your heart. Those moments 

that lift you up. 

Just ask any mom who is cleaning the 

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child in kindergarten that says, “I love 

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find a way to make someone else’s 

dreams come true. 

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also a gift to everyone around you. And 

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WAGSWORLD A Christmas Miracle From Years Past 

By Bob Wagner 

AAP Columnist 

This month’s column is one of my 

avorites from years past. For newer 

eaders, I have identified the stores 

entioned by also including the occuants 

currently at that location. 

It must have been 1959 or 1960. The 

hristmas holidays were rapidly 

pproaching. School was already 

losed. The tree was in a bucket out 

ack, the lights were up on the front 

orch and boxes of decorations were 

own from the attic. 

In a manner not uncommon to small 

oys, I was eagerly awaiting Christmas 

ay, and totally unprepared. With 24 

ours until that magical day, I had 

xactly one gift hidden away, and no 

The Rotary Club of Pennsaukenerchantville 

has recently begun its 

nnual fundraiser. Held for the fourth 

onsecutive year, the proceeds from the 

undraiser will be used towards purhasing 

items for the police, fire, and 

MS departments, as well as providing 

cholarships and other programs for 

ennsauken students. 

Since, its inception, the fundraisers 

ave raised over $7,000 that directly 

enefit recipients. In the past, the proeeds 

have been used to purchase a 

emote area lighting system, gas detecors 

and smoke alarms for the fire 

epartment; a bar code scanner, night 

ision binoculars, and digital cameras 

or Pennsauken Police, and an infant 

PR manikin, computer and carbon 

onoxide detectors for the Penn - 

auken EMS. Scholarships and leaderhip 

awards have also been awarded to 

ennsauken High School students. 

Businesses should begin receiving 

equests for donations from Rotary in 

he coming weeks. In these days of 

ighter budgets, Rotary believes it is 

ven more important to help support 

he safety providers and students in 

ennsauken than it has been in the past. 

Businesses and individuals who have 

enerously donated to help all Penn - 

auken residents are: Lee Auto Supply; 

ndy Andreola; Flanagan's Auto & 

ruck Service; Mod-Tek Converting; 

5th Street Pub; Howie Electrical; Penn 

onument and Florists; B&D Digital 

olutions; Petrillo & Goldberg; Elite 

uto Service; Montegrillo Cucina 

taliano; Dr. Dashkow; Penn Queen 

iner; Interstate Welding & Manu - 

acturing, Co.; Stevens Management; 

prospects of buying any more. 

I awoke early that Christmas Eve, to 

find a winter wonderland. Parents and 

shopkeepers everywhere must have 

been in a panic. I was saved! 

I took out the family snow shovel, a 

heavy push type, and raced to my nearest 

neighbor. Bundled up and heavily 

protected in my woolen coat and snapfront 

galoshes, I worked feverishly. 

Receiving my first pay of the day, I 

trudged the four blocks up Westfield to 

Marazzo’s 5&10, a long standing 

Westfield Ave. landmark, now the 

location of Cash For Gold, Domino’s 

Pizza, Karl J. Salon, Metro PCS and 

Wild Wings. I bought a lovely light 

aluminum snow shovel, and I was the 

first customer of the day. Joe Marazzo, 

perhaps sensing my plight, gave me the 

Rotary Club of Pennsauken-Merchantville 

Begins Annual Fundraiser 

Auxiliary Service & Hardware Supply; 

Enter prise Leasing; Transparent Office 

Products; Penn Muffler & Brake 

Shops; and ASEA Packaging. 

Rotary Donates Dictionaries 

to Students 

Rotary recently donated 600 dictionaries 

to all third grade students who 

attend private or public schools in 

Pennsauken. The donation, which was 

officially accepted by School Super - 

intendent Marilyn Martinez during the 

B.I.G. Council meeting held on Nov. 14, 

were made possible in part due to generous 

donations of businesses throughout 

Pennsauken and Merchantville. 

Educators have identified the third 

grade as a critical learning year, and a 

key time to instill a lifelong love of reading; 

particularly as students at this age 


shovel at a discount. Then he paid me 

handsomely for cleaning his own sidewalk 

outside the store. 

I worked like a man possessed. I 

shoveled house, stores, cars stuck on the 

street. I used that new shovel like a 

machine. The Cozy Corner Luncheo - 

nette, located at the corners of 

Westfield and Lexington, served a hot 

dog, a Coke, and chips for 29 cents, the 

perfect lunch for a weary snow shoveler. 

By three in the afternoon, I was rich. 

Swaggering back on “The Avenue,” 

which is the term we always used for 

Westfield, I paused at Thor’s Rexall 

Drug Store, where Troy’s Deli currently 

resides. They had it all. Evening in Paris 

in that magnificent, gaudy bottle for 

Grandmom, El Productos for Pop Lee, 

a new Big Ben alarm clock for Mom, 

and a wide assortment of baubles and 

bangles for my kid sisters rounded out 

my holiday spending spree. 

I added a few Christmas cards to my 

bag of goodies, and headed home, satisfied 

with a day’s work well done. 

As I rounded the corner heading to 

the house, all smug and weighted down 

with my bags of presents, I caught sight 

of my dad. Home early from work for 

Christmas, Dad was out front shoveling 

our steps. And the final piece of my 

Christmas shopping puzzle fell into 

place. I snuck into the house from the 

back, scooted down to the basement and 

cleaned off that shiny new snow shovel. 

With a big red bow and ribbon, it was the 

perfect gift for Dad. It was a lot lighter 

than that old monster we had, and would 

be easier on his back after a hard day at 

work. Or maybe on mine, should I ever 

remember to do our own steps before 

rushing out to make a buck. 

Christmas morning dawned, as it 

always did to us children back then, 

bright, sparkling with lights and the 

smell of pine. 

The presents were devoured, wrapping 

paper was everywhere; Mom and 

Dad were sitting on the floor, looking 

up at our Nativity scene. I remember 

thinking that the real miracle of 

Christmas might just be bailing out a 

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continued from page 6 

takeover of the municipal government 

by students elected by their peers. In 

1933, the same ceremony that installed 

the “Boys and Girls Rulers” of the 

Township, also crowned the Township’s 

champion marbles player. In 1960, the 

student selected from the Junior High 

School to serve as mayor of 

Pennsauken Township for a week was 

Anthony Piersanti, who later lost his 

life in the Vietnam War. 

Lessons in caring were taught by the 

many charitable drives carried on at 

the school, from the March of Dimes to 

Save the Children to UNICEF. 

Pennsauken generations who 

learned their lessons at the school also 

experienced their first crushes and first 

loves. The gymnasium behind the auditorium 

witnessed Valentine’s Day, class, 

and fundraising dances. 

Dramatic and musical talent was displayed 

on the stage, where Townshipwide 

concerts and shows continued to 

be presented after the new Junior High 

School was completed in 1965. 

Teachers like Marvin Reitz and Bruce 

Colville struggled to prepare young 

musicians for greater things in the 

upper grades. 

Journalistic talent was nurtured by 

the Junior High School newspaper, The 

Hawk, under its faculty adviser, the 

near-legendary Miss Rupp. 

The Junior High School was also the 

place where the partnership of 

Edmund Halber, art teacher and yearbook 

advisor, and Jack Fichter, history 

teacher, began. A friendship that began 

between the colleagues at the school 

later led to their collaboration on three 

editions of a history of Pennsauken, 

known as “The Pennsauken Story.” 

The school always continued to 

serve the community at large as well, 

from public hearings on school budgets 

and other matters to the November 

1962 concert by the “World’s Greatest 

Accordionist,” Charles Magnante. 

In late March 1958, it also served its 

broader community when a late season 

snowstorm knocked down power lines 

and trees, cutting off both heat and 

water to township residences. The 

Junior High School took in families 

who could not stay in their homes and 

gave them refuge until vital services 

were restored. 

Splendid architectural achievement, 

symbol of municipal accomplishment 

and aspiration, institution of public 

education, place of community 

involvement, and participant in the history 

of Pennsauken Township for over 

80 years; whether it is remembered as 

Central School or Pennsauken Junior 

High School, this was a public building 

that deserves to be remembered. 

Sources for this column include: Contemporary 

accounts in local newspapers; South Jersey: A 

History, Alfred M. Heston, ed., Lewis Historical 

Publishing Company, Inc.; Memories 1960, 

Pennsauken Junior High School Yearbook; and 

DVRBS.com. A special thanks to Rich Headley for 

information on Arnold Moses. 

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years ago. Floyd, a young girl living in 

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friend to raise money to provide Trick or 

Treat activity bags for sick children at 

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Food Adventures in Pennsauken: Holiday Helpers, McFarlan’s, Macaro’s and Penn Queen Diner 

By Rachael Rivera, AAP Columnist 

This month is particularly special for 

ennsauken residents and the rest of 

he US. We are all getting ready for a 

un-filled holiday season ending with 

ew Year’s Day. The focal point for 

any family gatherings during these 

imes is the feasts that ensue throughut 

every celebration; from the recent 

urkey and fixings for Thanksgiving, to 

Christmas ham or the Feast of the 

Seven Fishes. For some, it’s as simple as 

just having a couple wonderful hoagie 

trays and dips to create the perfect 

spread for the days before and after 

each holiday. My goal, in this issue, is to 

spotlight some local shops and eateries 

that will definitely make your holiday 

season even more food friendly. 

McFarlan’s Market, my first stop, is 

stationed at the corner of Cove Rd. and 

Park Ave. in Merchantville. You can’t 

miss the green and white striped awning 

that lines the windows or the chalk 

board just outside the door that highlights 

their market specials of the day or 

week. I spoke with Grocery Manager 

Wendy Sheriff, who explained to me the 

different areas of the market and what is 

available there. McFarlan’s covers all the 

bases from ingredients needed to cook a 

holiday meal, including beautiful, fresh 

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everyone I encountered had a smile on 

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and keep McFarlan’s in mind if you 

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more details. 

My next stop was Macaro’s Deli and 

Catering located on Westfield Ave. in 

Pennsauken. They have been at that 

location for about 50 years and have 

proudly served the community when it 

comes to food and catering needs. There 

are two banquet halls available for rent 

and Macaro’s will also do catering for 

events. They offer a great selection of 

homemade delights just like mom used 

to make, such as cheesy, gooey lasagna, 

homemade meatballs and macaroni, 

potato and pasta salads. One employee, 

Sharon Rush, shared with me the many 

great items on their menus available for 

holiday catering needs or a quick bite to 

eat. Macaro’s just seems like a great 

place to go and get a hoagie tray or 

three when you might not feel like 

cooking for your New Year’s Eve party. 

They can also provide patrons with a 

full meal including the main course and 

side dishes for a super affordable price. 

“We have been here for 40 plus 

years and are so thankful to the 

residents of Pennsauken. We 

appreciate their patronage and 

support.” – Tom Katsikis, Penn Queen Diner 

It’s a good idea to give them a two or 

three day notice for your order and the 

food is worth the wait. Visit www.macaros.com 

for more details. 

My final destination took me to a 

place the has been a fixture in Penn - 

sauken’s history, long before I was alive, 

and for 45 years, has given Pennsauken 

residents a place to have a Sunday 

breakfast after church, or grab a 

Strawberry Shortcake before heading 

to a birthday party. The Penn Queen 

Diner sits right on Route 130 across 

from the Crescent Memorial Cemetery. 

I chose Penn Queen to be my “go to” 

dessert spot. When you first walk inside, 

you’re greeted by a beautiful display of 

cakes and pastry treats. As you round 

the counter, you find another display 

case filled with container after container 

of colorfully decorated cookies. If you sit 

in the left facing part of the diner, you 

will find even more cheese cakes, pies 

and sugary confections. Orders for the 

holidays can be placed on site or over 

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These artisan delights are worth the 

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Provided by The Pennsauken Police 

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When shopping this holiday season, 

it’s important to use caution and safety. 

It’s a peak time for crime to happen, 

so be aware of your surroundings at all 

times, day or night. 

Here are some tips to help everyone 

enjoy this final holiday season of the 

year. 

While Shopping 

• Try to shop in pairs. Two people shopping 

together often reduce the crime 

risk. 

• Carry money in a front pocket of 

trousers along with one or two plastic 

credit cards and driver’s license. 

• Women who carry a shoulder strap 

handbag should loop the strap 

around their neck and shoulder and 

walk with their hand on the purse. 

• Leave only a few dollars in your wallet 

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• If a thief decides to take your wallet or 

purse, don’t resist. Then report the 

incident to the police. 

While Driving 

• Keep doors locked and windows up 

when driving. 

• If someone tries to steal your car, give 

it up. Your car is not worth your life. 

Parking 

• Park in well-lit, well-traveled locations. 

If the parking lot is packed, 

don’t pull around behind a store into 

a secluded area or alleyway, especially 

during night time hours. 

• Keep purchases or wrapped gifts in a 

vehicle out of view, especially in vehicles 

with exposed cargo areas in the back. 

Carry a large blanket to cover them. 

At an ATM 

• When retrieving cash at an ATM at a 

bank drive-in window, check your surroundings 

and only use those 

machines that are open and in a welllit 

area at night. 

• If a stranger is lurking around, cancel 

your transaction and go to another 

bank location. 

Leaving your Home 

• When away from home, don’t leave 

gifts, jewelry or other valuables visible 

from a window or door. Cover them 

with a blanket or move them to 

another location out of view. 

• Re-check all doors and windows to 

make sure they are locked before 

leaving home. 

• Make sure all electric appliances such 

as coffee pots and stoves are turned 

off. 

• If your home has an alarm, make sure 

not only that it is turned on but in 

good working order. 

• Leave a radio talk station turned on 

as well as light timers when away 

from home. 

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Public Works Superintendent 

WOW! Hurricane, Nor’easter, 

Super Storm, whatever you 

want to call her, Sandy spared 

Pennsauken the brunt of her fury. 

Not knowing the punch she would 

deliver to us, the Township was prepared 

for whatever was to come. The 

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 

was activated at 7 a.m. on Monday and 

was fully staffed with representative from 

all Township departments and agencies. 

For Public Works, the preparation 

started the week before. In addition to 

ensuring that all trucks and other equipment 

were operational, crews were out 

clearing storm drain inlets of leafs and 

debris on Thursday and Friday. Fuel deliveries 

were scheduled to be sure there 

would be sufficient supplies for all agencies 

supplied at the Township fuel station. 

Monday’s crews continued with 

maintaining storm drain inlets. As 

reports of downed trees and limbs were 

received at the EOC, crews were dispatched 

to address them. Unlike 

Hurricane Irene last year, there was no 

significant flooding locally from Sandy. 

I would like to explain the procedure 

for clearing trees which involve utility 

wires and power outages. If you lose 

power during a storm, the first thing you 

should do, after insuring your personal 

safety, is to notify PSE&G of the outage 

by calling 1-800-436-7734. Public Works 

is unable to call the outage in on your 

behalf; you must call PSE&G. Write the 

number down and keep it by your phone. 

Program it into your cell phone. Don’t 

assume that your neighbor or someone 

down the street has called. If there are 

others on your block that are affected, ask 

them to report the outage as well. 

The procedure, once you have reported 

the outage, is that the utility will send 

a representative to evaluate the situation. 

This is done to determine the 

resources that will be needed to make 

the repairs. After the evaluation is complete, 

crews will be dispatched to make 

the necessary repairs. If there are trees 

that need to be removed before the utility 

crew can work, a private contractor 

hired by the utility will clear them. 

Once all utility wires have restored, 

Public Works will remove the tree 

debris. We cannot remove any trees 

until PSE&G or any other utility wires 

have been removed. This procedure 

must be followed for the safety of all. 

During storms, the restoration of 

power is done on a priority basis. The 

first priority is to restore service to the 

public infrastructure. Hospitals, care 

facilities, and schools are the next level 

of priority. Restoration is also based on 

getting the largest number of outages 

repaired first and working down to the 

smaller outages. 

I would like to thank the Camden 

County Division of Shared Services for 

arranging with the Pollution Control 

Financing Authority (PFCA) to make 

the Pennsauken Landfill available for 

all municipalities in Camden County to 

dispose of vegetative waste at no charge 

to the municipalities. The waste collected 

will be disposed of in an environmentally 

friendly manner; it will not just be 

landfilled. This gave us the ability to load 

trucks with storm debris instead of having 

to chip everything or cut logs into 

smaller sections for disposal. This greatly 

sped up the clean-up effort. In that twoweek 

period following the storm, we disposed 

of over 50 tons of limbs and tree 

trunks. We also disposed of over 10 tons 

of wood chips. 

The reverse notification system was a 

valuable asset in keeping residents 

informed during the storm. It was used 

before the storm to give residents information 

on how best to prepare. It was 

also used to provide updates on changes 

to the trash collection and Trick or Treat 

schedules. 

The system is provided as a shared 

service by the Merchantville 

Pennsauken Water Commission. 

ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 

December 2012 Page 19 

UBLICWORKS How Public Works Dealt With Our Visit From Hurricane Sandy 

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Trash and recyclables will be collected as normal on Monday, Dec. 24. 

There will be no trash or recyclables collected on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25. 

Tuesday collections will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 26. White goods and yard waste will be 

collected on Thursday, Dec. 27. Thursday’s collections will be on Friday, Dec. 28 and 

Friday’s collection will occur on Saturday, Dec. 29 beginning at 6 a.m. 

Trash and recyclables will be collected as normal on Monday, Dec. 31. There will be no trash 

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Thursday’s collections will be on Friday, Jan. 4 and Friday’s collection will occur on 

Saturday, Jan. 5 beginning at 6 a.m. 

Christmas trees will be collected by Waste Management on Wednesdays 

as part of the yard waste collection. 

There are no special wastes or electronic waste collection days in either 

December 2012 or January 2013. 

If you did not receive a message, you 

need to sign up to participate. Visit the 

Commission’s website at MPWC.com 

or call the Water Commission at 856- 

663-0043. You can receive messages by 

phone, cell phone, email, text, or to a second 

phone number. 

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as the holiday season approaches. 

To some, it just isn’t Christmas without 

a real tree. To select the perfect 

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the height and width of the space you 

have available in the room where the 

tree will be placed. Trees appear much 

smaller outside with lots of other trees, 

than they do in a confined space in your 

house. Take a tape measure when shopping 

for your tree to choose a tree that 

will fit where it is to be displayed. To 

check a tree’s freshness, pull your hand 

towards you along a branch. Needles 

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place it around the base of the tree 

when setting it in the stand. It can be 

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tree stand with water and keep it filled, 

never letting the water level go below 

the tree’s base. Once indoors, keep the 

tree away from heating ducts and fire 

places as they will dry the needles and 

create a potential fire hazard. When 

decorating the tree, check all Christmas 

tree lights for worn electrical cords. Use 

UL approved electrical decorations 

and cords, and be sure not to overload 

outlets. Unplug tree lights at night and 

when leaving the house. 

Poinsettias are another very popular 

plant used to decorate homes during 

the holidays. Botanically, the plant is 

called Euphorbia pulcherrima. 

Poinsettias will last through the 

Christmas season and beyond. Various 

reports over the years have led the general 

public to believe poinsettias are 

toxic to humans and animals; however, 

this has not been authenticated. 

To select a healthy plant, choose a 

plant with bracts (modified leaves) that 

are completely colored. The poinsettia 

should look full, balanced and attractive 

from all sides, with firm green and colored 

leaves. Check the plant’s soil. If it’s 

wet and the plant is wilted, this could be 

an indication of root rot. When taking a 

poinsettia home or to another’s home 

as a gift, be sure to have it sleeved or 

covered when outdoor temperatures 

are below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. 

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sunny window where it will have the 

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faces South, East or West is better than 

one facing North. Do not let any part of 

the plant touch the cold windowpane at 

night. To keep the plant in bloom, maintain 

it at a temperature of 65 to 70 

degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid exposing the 

plant to hot or cold drafts, which may 

cause premature leaf drop. Examine 

the soil daily, and when the surface is 

dry to the touch, water the soil until it 

runs freely out the drainage hole in the 

container. If a saucer is used, discard the 

water that collects in it. Do not leave the 

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Central School Memories, As Told By Those Who Lived Them 


every day, I’d take him to school, and 

he’d run right in and right back out the 

back door [to head home].” 

For Maureen Holmes, who could see 

the school from her own back door, 

Central wasn’t just the place she attended 

classes. It served as a favorite playground; 

both during school hours and 

after the bell rang at the end of the day. 

“I remember being out on the courtyard 

at recess, playing hop scotch, jumping 

rope or just hanging out. And my 

brothers and friends weren’t allowed to 

go far [from the house] when we were 

young, so we would go up to Central 

and play basketball, dodge ball, and 

wall ball. We even would ride our bikes 

around school or roller skate. When it 

was time to come home, our parents 

would just yell out the back for us to 

come in.” 

Chris Lodge remembered Central 

School’s Christmas assemblies, with 

teachers and students performing for 

the whole neighborhood. “We had a 

great time. We even had a ‘real’ Santa 

Claus that gave out gifts!” 

Other former students fondly 

remembered their teachers and principals. 

Joan Wells, who graduated from 

Junior High School in 1945, was happy 

to see a familiar face during the transition 

from elementary school. “When 

we left Amon Heights School in June 

1942, we had the comforting knowledge 

that our [old] principal, William R. 

Stover, was coming along too. We were 

in the midst of World War II, and some 

of the older brothers and sisters were 

away, but somehow we got into the 

swing of the new experience of getting 

to know lots of kids from the other 

grammar schools.” 

Richard Headley also spoke of 

memorable teachers: Mr. Kriger, who 

taught geography; as well as math 

teacher Mrs. Wood. “She introduced 

the multiplication tables, how to divide, 

[and] made us memorize the multiplication 

tables from two to 12. Today, 

[sometimes when] I multiply or divide, 

I still see her face and those times tables 

written on the blackboard.” 

Tori Lyde, who was part of the last 

graduating fifth grade class to walk the 

halls of Central, credits a particular 

teacher for inspiring her to take up teaching 

as a career. “Out of all the great memories 

I’ve encountered at Central School, 

my fondest is second grade in 

Mrs.Fitzgerald’s class. She is one of the 

reasons that I majored in education. I consider 

her my mentor in hopes of becoming 

half the teacher that she is. I will be 

graduating college this upcoming year, in 

hopes of teaching in Pennsauken.” 

Another Central School alumnus 

went from sitting behind a school desk 

to wanting to teach in front of the class. 

Not only did Stewart Saul get to teach, 

he had an opportunity to teach sixth 

grade at Central School. Saul recalled a 

particular memory from some of his 

students. “My class presented a take-off 

of ‘Laugh In,’ in which my students 

spent hours writing the script; staying 

after school to make the sets, which the 

janitors hated; and practicing what 

seemed like forever. I had a tremendous 

time watching them becoming 

someone else.” 

Helen Mayo, a nurse in the 

Pennsauken school system for decades, 

also spoke fondly of the students she 

cared for at Central, helping with their 

“their bumps, bruises, sniffles and upset 

tummies.” Mayo was also surprised to 

find a family connection at the school. 

“While working at Central School, I 

noticed a wall plaque with my husband’s 

fathers name, Walter T. Mayo, 

architect. He had worked on the original 

building.” 

All of the memories shared by students 

and staff are bittersweet in the 

face of the building’s demise. But while 

bricks of Central School crumbled, 

memories cannot be bulldozed over. 

“It was a great experience,” 

explained Joy Connolly. “I still have my 

yearbook. When we have a class 

reunion, I always take [it] along with 

me. [It brings] lots of laughs and lots of 

memories.” 

“We all have memories, and many of 

them teach you how to deal with life,” 

adds Richard Headley. “My memories 

of Pennsauken Junior High School did.” 

Be sure to read the complementary article on 

Central School, written by Robert Fisher-Hughes 

on Page 6. 

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Rotary Club of Pennsauken-Merchantville Begins Annual Fundraiser 


Gary Burgin and John Patane from The 

Rotary Club of Pennsauken-Merchantville 

present School Superintendent Marilyn 

Martinez with one of the dictionaries that 

will be distributed to third grade students 

in every private and public school in 

Pennsauken. The initiative was made possible 

in part through generous financial 

support from area businesses and individual 

donors. 

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persons are always welcome to attend a 

meeting to learn more about Rotary. 

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SENIORCORNER 

By Sonny DiSabato, Senior Citizen 

Coordinator 

Hello fellow seniors. I hope everyone 

survived the terrible storm we just went 

through. Some of you may have damage 

to your home from Sandy’s passing. 

Make sure you hire a bonafide contractor, 

so you don’t get ripped off. All home 

contractors need to possess a current and 

valid Home Improvement Contractors 

License from the State of New Jersey. 

Pennsauken Township’s Building 

Department has a record of contractors 

who have current licenses. By calling the 

Tips For Seniors On Hiring A Home Contractor For Repair Work 

Building Department at 856-665-1000 

x130 or 131, the staff will be happy to 

check for you. In addition, the New 

Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs 

offers these helpful tips: 

• Contact Consumer Affairs to see if 

consumers have filed any complaints 

against the contractor and to ensure 

the contractor is registered. 

• Get written estimates from at least 

three contractors. Ask the contractors 

how long they have been in business, if 

they have liability insurance (as 

As we all know, Hurricane Sandy has done tremendous 

damage to our fellow neighbors throughout New Jersey. 

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Now Through December 21 

Drop off box for items located 

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ITEMS IN NEED: 

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— Laundry Detergent 

— Garbage Bags 

— Heavy Gloves 

— Pet Food 

— Sugar 

— Pasta and Pasta Sauce 

— Juice Boxes 

— Brooms/Mops 

— Peanut Butter/Jelly 

— Household Cleaners 

— Soup 

— Coffee 

— C-Batteries 

— Band Aids 

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required by law), and whether they will 

be using subcontractors on the project. 

• Contact the references your contractor 

gives you. Ask them whether the job 

was completed on time, whether there 

were any unexpected costs, whether 

the workers showed up on time and 

cleaned up when they finished, and 

whether they would use the contractor 

again. 

• Ask your contractor about his or her 

professional affiliations and confirm 

the information with those organizations. 

• Investigate financing options for your 

project. Shop for credit and be sure 

you understand the annual percentage 

rate you will have to pay. 

• Do not pay for the entire job up front. 

The customary arrangement is onethird 

in advance, one-third halfway 

through the job and one-third upon 

completion. Do not pay with cash. 

By following these helpful tips, you 

can make sure that your home is properly 

repaired. 

Coffee With The Community 

Event A Success 

On a happier note, we had a great 

“coffee with the community” event for 

seniors, sponsored by the Camden 

County Board of Freeholders, Division 

of Senior Services and Pennsauken 

Township on Oct. 16 at St. Cecilia’s 

Gym. The event provided an overview 

of services and recreational opportunities 

available for seniors, and included a 

very informative question and answer 

session. We will have another similar 

event in a couple of months. 

Finally, I would like to wish everyone 

a Merry Christmas and a happy and 

prosperous New Year. Please remember 

to say a prayer for our men and 

women serving in the Armed Forces, 

particularly those who will be away 

from their families during the holidays. 

How Public Works Dealt With Our 

Visit From Hurricane Sandy 


to get a jump on the following day. All 

routes will be serviced on their scheduled 

day. A truck will be back down 

your street even if you saw them the 

day before. 

There was a section that was without 

power for almost a week. Once power 

was restored, residents cleaned all their 

spoiled food out of refrigerators and 

freezers. Waste Management did a special 

collection the next day, so that this 

trash wouldn’t have to sit out until collection 

the following week. 

I hope that you will find some of 

these tips and information helpful and 

that you use them to be better prepared 

for the future. 

From all of the employees at Public 

Works, we wish everyone a happy and 

safe holiday. 

Serving South Jersey families for generations. 

Stanley McGraw IV 

Funeral Director 

NJ License No. 4628 

CarusoCare.com 

Pennsauken & Cramer Hill 856-665-0150 

Enrico T. Caruso, Jr., CFSP, Executive Director 

NJ License No. 3216, PA License No. FD-013656-E 

Ashley Rose Caruso 


NJ License No. 4948 

Andrea Peirce Meyers 


NJ License No. 4540


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Pennsauken Neighbors 

A Big Thank You To All Of Our Really Special Sponsors 

AND TO ALL THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR ANNUAL GOLF OUTINGS 

AND OUR FIRST ANNUAL “WALK FOR NEIGHBORS”. 

Acacia Financial 

Accu Staffing Services 

All Around Pennsauken 

All Risk Inc, Property Damage Experts 

Arnold’s Safe & Lock 

Beacon Auto body 

Bell Supply Company 

Beneficial Bank 

B.I.G. Council 

The Bloom Organization 

Boomerang Inc 

Bowman & Company, LLP 

Bryson’s Pub 

CGW Realty Century 21 

Capehart Scatchard, Attorney at Law 

Vincent J. Ciecka, P.C. 

Connor Strong & Buckelew 

Bob Cummings 

John D’Anastasio, D Corp Homes 

Mario Daulerio, D & D Advertising 

Delaware Valley Advisors, LLC 

Democratic Club of Pennsauken 

Dilworth Paxson, LLP 

DiPascale’s @ Meadowbrook 

Elite Auto Service, Inc. 

Falco Caruso & Leonard Funeral Homes 

First Trust Bank 

Flanagan’s Auto & Truck Service 

Floss’ Park Ave Barber Shop 

Fontana’s Auto Repair, Inc. 

Forman Mills Inc 

45th Street Pub 

Fraternal Order of Police 

Holman Auto Motive Group 

Howie Electrical Inc 

IWM 3 – Interstate Welding & Manufacturing 

Inglesby & Sons Funeral Home 

Mike & Diane Joyce 

Kadima Associates, LLC 

Dr. “K” Orthodontics, Tatyana Kaganova DMD 

Lee Auto Supply 

Lighthouse Hospice 

Dave & Cindi Luthman 

Marrazzo & Platt, P.C. 

Ed & Betsy McBride 

Merchantville Women’s Club 

Montegrillo Cucina Italiano 

Moore Brothers 

Coleen Noble 

Norcross Foundation 

Hugh & Kathy O’Connell 

Patrick O’Connell 

Office Liquidators, Inc. 

Bill & Ginny Orth 

P.J.W. Restaurant Group, Robert Platzer 

P.R. D. Management 

Parker McCay, P.A. 

Deborah Pflugfelder 

Pennsauken Schools, Superintendent 

Marilyn Martinez 

Penn Mobile Home Park, LLC 

Pepsi Cola & National Brands Beverages, Ltd 

Mario Persiano 

Bert Peters 

Barbara & Steve Petrillo 

Pinsetters Bar & Bowl 

George Piperno, Attorney at Law 

Pepe & Peggy Piperno 

RP Design & Management, LLC 

Remington & Vernick Engineers, Inc. 

Rhoads Metal Works, Inc. 

Robertson Enterprises Inc. 

Carlos Rodriquez Architect 

Rosewood Real Estate 

S.A.R. Automotive Equipment Inc. 

Saint Cecilia School 

Saint Stephens 

Sauken Associates 

Sbars 

Schooley Electric Contracting & Engineering 

Gerald B Shreiber Foundation 

Sir Speedy 

Stevens Management Associates 

TD Bank 

T&M Associtates 

Temple Lutheran Church 

Third Base Sports & Trophies 

Tire World 

Tony’s Auto 

Vineland Construction Company 

Vitarelli’s Restaurant &Catering 

Westfield Animal Hospital 

Westmoreland, Vesper & Quattrone 

Whitesell Construction Company 

Zeller & Wieliczko, LLP 

R.D. Zeuli, Inc. 

Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. 

Pennsauken SewerageAuthority 

1250 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 

Phone: (856) 663-5542 • Fax: (856) 663-5718 • 24 Hour Emergency: (856) 662-0686 

PSAWishes All AHappy and Safe HolidaySeason 

IMPROPER CONNECTIONS 

CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE 

The connection of sump pumps and down spouts to the sanitary sewer 

ystem is prohibited. During periods of heavy rain, these connections 

ften overwhelm the main lines. This could result in a sewage back up into 

our own home or the home of your neighbor. If you need additional 

nformation about these types of connections, or suspect you or a neighor, 

may have an improper connection and want information about havng 

it removed, please call our office at (856)663-5542. 

Visit us at www.psewer.com 

REMINDER: 

CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR NEXT 

PAYMENT IS DUE THIS MONTH. 

OFFICE HOURS: 

Monday to Thursday – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Friday – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

PLEASE USE MAIL SLOT LOCATED IN OUR 

PUBLIC ENTRANCE DOOR TO DROP PAYMENTS 

WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED. 

TO PAY YOUR BILL ON-LINE – VISIT OUR WEB SITE 

AT WWW.PSEWER.COM AND CLICK ON THE 

BILLING BUTTON – THERE IS A $3.95 FEE THE 

PROVIDER OF THE SERVICE CHARGES EACH 

CUSTOMER PER $175 TRANSACTION. 

If you are having a financial hardship and will be unable to pay your bill on time, or in full, please contact us at (856) 663-5542 to make payment arrangements. A simple 5-minute call could 

save you the inconvenience of being without water as well as the shut off fee which is currently $75. Please do not send post dated checks to PSA without prior arrangements.



inBooks 

PENNSAUKEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY 

During these cold dark days we have 

nly to look to the future for light. You 

an plan a future at your Pennsauken 

ree Public Library. 

English as a Second Language (ESL) 

lasses at the library provide a bright 

uture for those in our community who 

re either new to this country, or simply 

aven’t had a chance to master the comlexities 

of the English language. Partime 

Library Employee Jan Hanson 

as trained years ago to facilitate 

nglish learning classes. She started out 

roviding instruction through her 

hurch, a successful enterprise that ran 

ts course as students moved on to purue 

educational degrees. When she saw 

a need at the library, Jan stepped up to 

put her training to use. Not only does 

Jan work directly with non-English 

speakers, she trains others to be tutors as 

well. Presently there are four different 

English language learning opportunities 

at the library. On Wednesday mornings 

from 9 to10 a.m., there is a casual meeting 

for conversational practice. A class 

for Beginners and Advanced Beginners 

occurs Thursday nights from 5 to 6 p.m. 

A writing class was just added on 

Wednesday evenings. This class is 

specifically for those who have graduated 

from the beginner class and is by 

invitation only. Finally, Jan matches up 

individuals with a volunteer tutor. 

Diane of Keepers, is retiring December 29th, 

We want to thank our customers for their many years of support. 

Stop in for amazing discounts through December! 

Coning in February… Decotique 

Decotique will carry on Keeper’s tradition of offering Fine Vintage Clothing 

with the addition of Victorian, Edwardian, Flapper and Depression Era 

Apparel, Accessories and Home Decor. 

Kate at Decotique also brings her popular Fashion Lecture Series 

to the Shop’s cozy “Speak Easy” where she will present Entertaining 

and Educational talks on Vintage Clothing. 

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3pm – 8pm Saturday 12pm – 5pm 

KEEPER’S 227 N. Centre Street • Merchantville, NJ 08109 609-509-0182 

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL 

Pennsauken Free Public Library 

Helps Shine Light On Bright Futures 

Tutoring sessions are scheduled based 

on the availability of tutors. TUTORS 

ARE GREATLY NEEDED. If you 

or someone you know would like to 

help someone acclimate to the community 

and learn more about another culture, 

please contact the library and 

leave your name. Jan will be in touch 

with you to set up further training. You 

can volunteer anytime that is convenient 

for you. 

Book Club 

The Pennsauken Library Book Club 

meets on the first Thursday of every 

month at 10 a.m. The diverse group 

tries to read a variety of titles. Some of 

the titles for 2013 have already been 

chosen while others are still under consideration. 

In January, members will be 

reading “Consider My Servant” by 

Leonard H. Berman, a local author 

who will be attending the February 

meeting to discuss his book. Other chosen 

titles include “The End of Your Life 

Book Club” by Will Schwalbe, 

“Heaven Should Fall” by Rebecca 

Coleman, and “Midwives” by Chris 

Bohjalian. The group recently had an 

author “visit” with Ms. Coleman via 

Skype last year and hopes to do it again. 

Remaining titles are still under consideration. 

To join, contact Susan Starts at 

856-665-5959 x4. 

Beginning in January we will be 

holding regular Yoga classes for children 

and adults in the library. Since the 

most success to date has been with children 

ages 9-11, we will be holding a 

series entitled Yoga for Children 9-11 

and the Adults Who Love them. These 

classes will be offered on a first come 

first serve basis. Some yoga mats will be 

available, but if you have your own, you 

are encouraged to bring it. More information 

will be available next month, 

but we plan to start with classes every 

December Library Events 

For Ages 0-3. 

• Babytime – Thursdays and Fridays 

– 10:30 a.m. First, we start with a 

15-minute series of rhymes and 

stories for our smallest patrons. 

Then, we move into more active 

rhymes for our movers. 

For Ages 9+ 

• Merchantville Stamp Club Youth 

Division – Saturday 12/8, 10 a.m. – 

12 p.m. Learn about stamp collecting 

from experienced collectors 

and receive free stamps to start 

your collection. You must attend 

to get the free stamps. 

Teen Programs (ages 12+) 

• Manga Club – Friday 12/14 – 

other Thursday evening at 7 p.m. beginning 

Jan. 17 and a Sunday afternoon 

program beginning in February. 

The Friends of the Pennsauken 

Library would like to thank everyone 

who helped to make this year’s annual 

fundraiser very successful, including all 

the helpers who set up and broke down 

the sale, as well as those who baked and 

worked the sale. Also, thanks to the 

many merchants who graciously posted 

our flyers to announce the sale to the 

community. The book prices were competitive 

with other sales in the area; and, 

together with the wonderfully delicious 

baked goods, the Friends were able to 

increase their profit this year. 

The raffle drawing took place on 

Wednesday, Nov. 21 at the library. 

Congratulations to Dick Hock of 

Pennsauken, who won the iPad; Owen 

Chang of Pennsauken who won the 

Nook; and Michael Sickles of Riverside, 

who won the Amazon Kindle. 

The money the Friends raised goes 

4:00 p.m. Please sign up with 

Miss Colleen to be included on 

the e-mail list. 

Adult Programs 

• Arcade Action – Thursday 12/20 – 

6:30 p.m. 

• Book Club – Thursday 12/6 – 

10:00 a.m. 

• Board Meeting – Monday 12/17 – 

6:00 p.m. 

• Computer Classes – Classes are 

currently full. Please contact the 

Reference Desk about future 

classes. 

• Friends of the Library – 

Wednesday 12/12 – 7:00 p.m. 

• Graphic Novel Club – Wednesday 

12/26 – 6:30 p.m. 

Please note there will be no programs held on Thursday, December 27. 

Happy Holidays everybody! Stay 

warm and we’ll see you in the library 

very soon. 

Friends Of The Library Book Sale, 

Raffle A Success 

directly to the library for children and 

adult programs, as well as for equipment 

not covered in the library’s 

regular budget. The Friends agreed to 

purchase a DVD and CD cleaning 

machine, which will remove dirt and 

repair scratches to improve the life of 

these items. The children’s librarian 

was also awarded funds to purchase 

children’s books. 

Art Sale To Be Held In April 

The annual art show and sale will 

take place April 21-28, 2013. Whatever 

your art medium is, begin thinking of 

your entry: oils, pastels, watercolor, 

mixed media, fabric art, ceramics, photography, 

wood working, carving, origami, 

etc. Interested parties can pick up a 

brochure regarding the art show and 

sale at the library during normal business 

hours. 

Joseph A. Cuzzupe & Co. Inc. 

Residential Services – Est. 1979 

French Drains, Sump Pump Installation 

Concrete & Asphalt Repairs 

Sewer & Water Line Repairs 

(856)488-2227 

Home Improvement Lic #13VH01210500 

Licensed, Insured & Bonded 

C E L E B R A T E N E W Y E A R S E V E A T 

Marco’s 

at the Pennsauken Country Club 

Monday, December 31, 2012 from 8 pm until 1 am. 

Ring in 2013 with our Five Hour Premium Package! 

Open bar, Hors D’ oeuvres, Three Course Dinner, Dessert table with Coffee Cordials, 

Champagne Toast at Midnight and Continental Breakfast. 

Dance the Night Away along with Our House Disc Jockeys! 

$105 per person (Inclusive of Tax & Gratuity) 

Pre Payment is required. 

Please call to make your reservation and secure your spot for the season’s best event! 

3800 HADDONFIELD ROAD • PENNSAUKEN 

856-438-5283 Fax: 856-330-4932 www.marcosbanquet.com 

We are also accepting reservations in our Restaurant, featuring Surf & Turf Dinner! 

PENNSAUKEN LIBRARY 

856-665-5959 

www.pennsaukenlibrary.org 

HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10-9; Fri. 

and Sat. 10-6; Sunday 1-5 

The library will be closed for the 

Christmas Holiday, Monday, 

Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25. 

The library will close at 2 p.m. on 

Monday, Dec. 31 and will be closed 

New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.


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Personal Letters 

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$10 per week (1 dog) 

$4 per week each 

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OUR WORK FOR 

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OWN YOUR CAR 

Collision Experts 

“We Will Make Your Car Look Like New” 

Free Estimates • Appraisers On Site • Body & Paint Repairs 

Lifetime Guarantee • Frame & Alignment Repairs 

Rental Vehicles • Unibody Repairs • Shuttle Service 

STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT 

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7205 MAPLE AVENUE • PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109 

(Between Haddonfield & Merchantville Roads) 

Serving Pennsauken and Merchantville for over 25 years 

Complete Auto Repairs & Towing 

For all your automotive needs call Kevin C Greening 

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“You Can’t Work On Today’s Vehicles 

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ALL MAJOR AND MINOR REPAIRS 

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Limousines • Electrical • Towing • Tires & Brakes • Transmissions • Front Wheel Drive 

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Proudly Serving Pennsauken & Merchantville since 1958 

with over 130 years of combined experience! 

4710 North Route 130 • Pennsauken 

856-661-0077 • www.tonysauto.net 

Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm 

$10.00 OFF 

Any Repair 

with purchase of $50.00 or more. 

Not to be combined with any other offers. Offer expires 12/31/12 

SERVICES 

1814 East Route 70, Suite 350, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 

www.hoffmanmancinilaw.com 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM YOUR FIENDS AT 

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Howie Electrical has been a leader in solving Pennsauken’s electrical 

problems for over 19 years. Our goal is to provide prompt electrical service 

of the highest quality with the finest technical expertise. 

Residental / Commercial • No Job Too Big or Too Small 

Douglas C. Howie Pennsauken Resident 

PA License #1359 (856) 663-6186 NJ License #10013 

Residential Snow Removal ONLY 

Call (609) 760-6974 

Sidewalks & Driveways 

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Serving all of Pennsauken & Merchantville 

with over 40 years of experience 

Call South Jersey Service’s Don Nelson at 

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Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST Saturday: by Appointment Sunday: CLOSED



The Commissioners and staff of 

The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission 

would like to wish you a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season. 

Please note that the MPWC will be closed Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25. 

Senior Citizen And Disabled Persons 

Discount 

PLEASE SUBMIT ENROLL- 

ENT FORMS BY THE END OF 

HE MONTH! 

You must enroll in this program each 

ear, so even if you are already receivng 

the discount for 2012, you will need 

o complete the enrollment form with 

Preparing For Cold Weather 

Now is the time to begin preparing 

for the cold winter months. Insulating 

or wrapping your hot water heater can 

make a significant savings in your energy 

bill. The water heater doesn't have to 

work as hard when insulated, saving 

you money by avoiding premature 

replacement. Insulating wraps for 

water heaters can be found at any well 

stocked hardware store. 

Be sure to turn off the water supply 

to any outside faucets or water lines, or 

to lines that run in unheated spaces. 

Water lines which must be kept 

"active" can be protected from bursting 

with inexpensive electrical tape; when 

temperatures drop, it warms the pipes. 

Make sure that the electrical tape is UL 

updated information for your 2013 discount. 

The enrollment form requires 

your lot and block number, so please 

bring along a copy of your tax bill. 

Enrollment forms are available at 

our main office located at 6751 

Westfield Ave., Pennsauken, NJ 08110. 

approved and install according to the 

directions. 

And last but not least, disconnect, 

drain and store your garden hose to 

avoid winter weather damage. 

MPWC Welcomes Commissioner Scavuzzo 

The MPWC welcomes newlyappointed 

Commissioner Joseph C. 

Scavuzzo who has just started serving a 

five-year term with the Water 

Commission. Since his appointment, 

Mr. Scavuzzo has invested a significant 

amount of personal time into being 

acclimated to the operations of the 

Water Commission and he has quickly 

become an asset to the team. 

Commonly known as “Joey” Scavuzzo 

in the Pennsauken and Merchantville 

area, this lifelong Pennsauken resident 

has been serving his community for most 

of his adult life. He graduated from St. 

Stephen School in 2001, Camden 

Catholic in 2005 and most recently completed 

an apprenticeship with the 

International Brother hood of Electrical 

Workers, Local Union #98 in 2011. Joe 

has been a Parish Council member at St. 

Stephen Parish for the past six years, coordinating 

events such as the annual 

Harvest Social and St. Stephen School’s 

50th Anniversary Celebration with Jerry 

General Counsel Karl N. McConnell administers the Oath of Office to Joseph 

C. Scavuzzo at the Commission’s September Open Public Meeting. 

Blavat. From January 2011 to October of 

this year, Joe sat as a member on 

Pennsauken Township’s Zoning Board 

of Adjustment, where he enjoyed applying 

his construction experience and sensitivity 

of neighbors’ concerns to each 

application. In October 2010, he purchased 

a house in the Centennial Walk 

section of Pennsauken. In 2013, Joe plans 

on acquiring his NJ Electrical 

Contractor’s License and basing his business 

here in Pennsauken. 

PAY YOUR BILL ONLINE 

The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission Now Accepts Online Payments! 

Log onto our website at www.mpwc.com and select the “Pay Your Bill” button right from our homepage. 

The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission meets 

on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. 

These meetings are open to the public and are now 

being held at 6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken. 

Questions about your service? 

Call 663-0043 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 

emergencies – call 663-0045 anytime. 

MERCHANTVILLE – PENNSAUKEN WATER COMMISSION 

6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, 856-663-0043 

www.mpwc.com 

Michael A. Saraceni, COO • Jeffrey Whalen, Superintendent 

Mr. Bernhard Kofoet, President • Mrs. Regina Davis, Vice President • Mr. Patrick Brennan, Secretary 

Mr. G. Burton German, Treasurer • Ms. Kelly Killion, Ass’t Secretary/Treasuer


• Check each set of lights, new or old, 

for broken or cracked sockets, frayed 

or bare wires, or loose connections. 

Throw out damaged sets. Always 

replace burned-out bulbs promptly 

with the same wattage bulbs. 

• If using an extension cord, make sure 

it is rated for the intended use. 

• Never use electric lights on a metallic 

tree. The tree can become charged 

with electricity from faulty lights, and 

a person touching a branch could be 

electrocuted. 

• Before using lights outdoors, check 

labels to be sure they have been certified 

for outdoor use. 

• Stay away from power or feeder lines 

leading from utility poles into older 

homes. 

• Fasten outdoor lights securely to 

trees, house walls, or other firm supports 

to protect the lights from wind 

damage. Use only insulated staples 

(not nails or tacks) to hold strings in 

place. Or, run strings of lights through 

hooks (available at hardware stores). 

• Turn off all holiday lights when you 

go to bed or leave the house. The 

lights could short out and start a fire. 

• Use caution when removing outdoor 

holiday lights. Never pull or tug on lights 

– this could cause stress on the connections 

that could create a fire hazard. 

• Outdoor electric lights and decorations 

should be plugged into circuits 

protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters 

(GFCIs) to protect against 

electric shock. Portable outdoor 

GFCIs can be purchased where electrical 

supplies are sold. GFCIs can also 

be installed permanently to household 

circuits by a qualified electrician. 

ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 

December 2012 Page 27 

Keep Our Homes Safe and Happy During the Holidays with a Few Safety Tips for Decorating 

Pennsauken Fire 

Department 

December Service Anniversaries 

FF Andrew Harrington, 12/11 

FF Joseph Lipka, 12/11 

FF Matt Hart, 12/12 

FF Anthony Clark, 12/14 

FF James Conley, 12/18 

Lt. Nick Budkiewicz, 12/20 

FF Nick Johnson, 12/21 

FF Matt Johnson, 12/21 

Capt. Tom Cardenas, 12/23 

FF Jeffrey Carey, 12/25 

FF Joe White, 12/30 

December Birthdays 

FF Jessica Brogden, 12/15, 6 years 

Lt. Nick Budkiewicz, 12/20, 5 years 

FF Joseph Lipka, 12/11, 9 years 

FF Steve Velazquez, 12/1, 4 years 

FF John Viteo, 12/15, 6 years 

FF Joe White, 12/1, 4 years 

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 

COOPER RIVER WEST 

North Park Drive & Browning Road 

Pennsauken, NJ 856-665-8844 

• Occupational & speech therapy 

• Respite care 

• Mi Casa Su Casa Program 

Amenities 

Beauty salon / barber service 

Telephone / Television 

Candles and Other Decorations 

• Use only non-combustible or flameresistant 

materials to trim a tree. Choose 

tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or nonleaded 

metals. Leaded materials are 

hazardous if ingested by children. 

• Keep burning candles within sight. 

• Never use lighted candles on a tree or 

near other evergreens. Always use 

non-flammable holders, and place candles 

out of reach of children and pets. 

• In homes with small children, take 

special care to avoid sharp or breakable 

decorations, keep trimmings 

with small removable parts out of the 

reach of children who could swallow 

or inhale small pieces, and avoid trimmings 

that resemble candy or food 

that may tempt a child to eat them. 

• To avoid eye and skin irritation, wear 

gloves when decorating with spun 

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Merchantville, NJ 

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glass “angel hair.” 

• To avoid lung irritation, follow container 

directions carefully while decorating 

with artificial snow sprays. 

Fireplaces 

• Use care with “fire salts,” which produce 

colored flames when thrown on 

wood fires. They contain heavy metals 

that, if eaten, can cause intense gastrointestinal 

irritation and vomiting. 

Keep them away from children. 

• Do not burn wrapping papers in the 

fireplace. Wrappings can ignite suddenly 

and burn intensely, resulting in 

a flash fire. 

First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville 

CHRISTMAS 

at First Presbyterian Church 

We will have one service at 10 AM on Sunday, 

December 16th, the 23rd and the 30th. 

On Christmas Eve, we will have our usual 7 PM 

Family Service and Pageant 

and at 11 PM our Candlelight Service. 

Upcoming Christmas Events 

Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long 

Sunday, December 2nd at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary followed by dessert. 

Wind Symphony of Southern New Jersey in Concert 

Once again we will host the Wind Symphony of Southern New Jersey 

in concert in the sanctuary on Sunday, December 9th at 4 PM. 

The concert will be followed by a dinner in the gym. Please RSVP for the dinner. 

Christmas Cantata 

our Chancel Choir’s Christmas Cantata this year will be held 

on Sunday, December 16th at 10 AM. 

WORSHIP TIMES 

CLASSIC SERVICE featuring our Chancel Choir at 9:30 AM 

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE with our Prayz Team at 11:00 AM 

Nursery is available at both services. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL available for 2 year olds to 12th graders at the 9:30 service. 

■ 

WEEKLY THRIFT SHOP: every Monday from 10AM - 1PM (September thru May) 

DEACON’S MINISTRY: for those in need of compassionate care. 

FOOD PANTRY: for the needy: open most Mondays from 10 AM until noon. 

Come See the Great Work God is doing at First Presbyterian Church in Merchantville



Local Offerings In Pennsauken And Merchantville Make Holidays Extra Special 

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor and Alan 

Gibson, AAP Contributor 

Regardless of whether or not you’ve 

otten all of your Thanksgiving decoraions 

squared away in the basement or 

ttic, the Christmas season is already 

ere, barreling towards Dec. 25 at 

reakneck speed. Here are some things 

o keep in mind as you get ready for the 

Soft Pretzel Bakery 

2 Breakfast or 

2 Lunch Pocket 

Sandwiches for $6.00 

With coupon 

Valid through 5 p.m. daily. 

Exp.12/31/12 

holidays. 

It’s All About The Tree 

A lot of family traditions include getting 

a live Christmas tree. And you can 

definitely find them right here in town. 

Christmas tree lots are open for business 

on Cove Rd., by Inglesby and Sons 

Funeral Home, as well as on Rt. 130 

Corner of Haddonfield Road 

& Maple Avenue 

(856) 663-ATOP 

WEEKDAY SPECIALS 

Breakfast & Lunch Sandwiches 

Party Trays 

Homemade Water Ice and Ice Cream 

Ellis Coffee and Beverages 

Monday through Saturday open 7:00 a.m. 

Closed after 7:00 p.m. once pretzels are gone 

Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

One Dozen 

Pretzels for 

$6.00 

With coupon 

Valid through 5 p.m. daily. 

Exp.12/31/12 

PLACE YOUR HOLIDAY ORDERS TODAY. 

South, by Howard Hill Furniture. Tree 

prices are as low as $25. In addition to 

the smaller trees, area florists such as 

Harris Bouquet and Penn Florist carry 

the “big boys,” 10’ and up, for homes 

with those really high ceilings. Prices 

can range from around $99 to $150 or 

more, depending on size. 

Sugar Plums Dancing 

In Your Heads 

For your Christmas sweet tooth, you 

can’t go wrong with Aunt Charlotte’s, a 

Merchantville institution that dates 

back to 1920. Today, the third generation 

of Oakfords has taken up the family 

tradition, offering a wide variety of 

hand-made confections. Customer 

favorites and top sellers include chocolate 

covered pretzels, which fly off the 

shelves this time of year; non pareils, in 

red and green for the Christmas season; 

Carmel and Cashew Crabs, made of 

caramel with cashews or peanuts; and 

sandwich mints, an Aunt Charlotte’s 

exclusive. More information on Aunt 

Charlotte’s can be found at auntcharlottescandy.com 

Choo Choo! 

It’s not the holidays without some 

toy trains. And it doesn’t get any better 

locally than Cherry Valley O Scale, a 

non-profit club dedicated to the promotion 

of two-rail, O-scale model railroading, 

located in Merchantville, NJ, in 

the basement of the Grace Episcopal 

Church on Maple Ave. Their impressive 

setup is on display during several 

open houses in December and January. 

The dates are Friday, Saturday and 

Sunday, Dec. 7-9; Saturday and Sunday, 

Jan. 5-6, 2013; and Saturday and 

Sunday, January 12-13, 2013. Hours are: 

Fridays, 6-9 p.m.; Saturdays and 

Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Admission is free, 

although donations are accepted. All 

ages are invited, and children are 

encouraged to attend, particularly with 

adult supervision. 

The Purrfect Gift 

A great gift for the holidays that lasts 

all year round is a rescued animal from 

a shelter. By adopting a shelter dog or 

cat, you’re actually giving two gifts; one 

to the recipient, the other to the animal 

you’re rescuing. But remember, unlike 

other gifts you give this holiday, a new 

pet isn’t something you can discard or 

put away when you’re bored. It 

requires a good deal of commitment 

and responsibility. However, the effort 

you put in is far exceed by the love 

you’ll receive from your new furry 

friend. To adopt an animal deserving 

of a new home, visit the Almost 

Home Animal Shelter, located at 9140 

Pennsauken Highway. 

The Real Reason For The Season 

While we can all appreciate Santa’s 

hard work during the holidays, it 

wouldn’t be Christmas without recognizing 

someone’s very special birthday. 

Various places of worship throughout 

Pennsauken and Merchantville are 

having special events and services for 

Christmas. If you’re so inclined, they’re 

a wonderful way to get into a true 

Christmas spirit. 

On behalf of everyone here at All 

Around Pennsauken, we’d like to wish 

you and yours a very Merry Christmas, 

Happy Hanukah, Blessed Kwanzaa, 

Happy Festivus, and a joyful and prosperous 

New Year. However you celebrate, 

may it be with family and friends. 

For advertising 

rates and 

information 

call 662-5100 

5600 N. Route 130 

(Rt. 130 & Merchantville Ave) 

Pennsauken, 

NJ 08109 

856-663-7783 

Email: TempleLutheran@comcast.net 

Office Hours: 

Mon - Thurs 

10 - 2 

The Reverend Margaret 

Marks 

TEMPLE 

LUTHERAN CHURCH 

Upcoming Christmas Events 

Saturday, December 15th - 3pm - The Art of Christmas: 

Children’s Pagaent: Manger Menagerie 

& Choir Cantata: Heaven’s Child 

Christmas Eve Services 

3:30 pm - Traditional Service 

7:30 pm - Multi-Media Service 

Sunday Worship Services 

8:30 am - Traditional Service 

9:45 am - Sunday School 

(Adult and children) 

11:00 am - Multi-Media Service 

All are welcome and 

invited to attend ! 

Our Mission: To be an oasis of nurture and grace in 

the name of Jesus 

s Christ for all people. ple. 

Visit us on the web at www.templelutheranchurch.com com or on facebook.com 

com


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Hurricane Sandy Knocks Out Power, Downs Trees Throughout Pennsauken 


residents were encouraged to “shelter 

in place” during the hurricane, 

Pennsauken’s shelter at the Inter - 

mediate School was opened, and buses 

were at the ready to transport residents 

to safety if evacuations were needed 

due to severe flooding or other dangerous 

conditions. 

While Pennsauken was spared significant 

damage from the super storm, 

strong winds and heavy rains caused 

downed trees and snapped power lines, 

leaving many without power for days. 

Thousands of PSE&G customers in 

Pennsauken were in the dark: businesses 

in the town’s industrial parks; several 

school buildings and administrative 

offices; and residents throughout town 

from Admiral Park to Whitman 

Terrace. Pennsauken Township officials 

were in direct contact with PSE&G on 

a daily basis, including weekends, in 

order to restore power to the town as 

quickly as possible. 

“We focused on areas where there 

were schools, in the hopes that surrounding 

neighborhoods would have 

power restored when the schools were 

worked on,” explained Township 

Administrator Ed Grochowski. “From 

there, we moved on to adjacent neighborhoods 

that were still without power, 

until every home and business was 

back on line.” 

Social media played an important 

role in recovery efforts. In addition to 

disseminating information regarding 

trash suspension and school closings, 

posts from residents still without power 

helped the Township pinpoint additional 

areas of need. Reverse 9-1-1 calls 

went out to over 9,000 homes in 

Pennsauken, providing updates on service 

changes, school closings and Trick or 

Treating, which was moved to Nov. 5 

due to executive order by Governor 

Christie. To receive updates via the 

reverse 9-1-1 system, Pennsauken residents 

can fill out the online form at 

www.mpwc.com/notify-me. 

Township officials expressed their 

appreciation for the patience shown by 

Pennsauken residents during the 

severe weather event. 

“While many of us experienced 

some difficulty in the wake of 

Hurricane Sandy, we truly appreciate 

the efforts of our residents, particularly 

those neighbors who went to great 

lengths to help each other during the 

prolonged power outages,” says 

Pennsauken Mayor John Kneib. 

Assistance After Sandy 

In order to further assist with the 

clean up in Sandy’s aftermath, 

Pennsauken Township is waiving their 

portion of the fee for any construction 

permits needed to repair storm-related 

damage. Other processing fees related 

for the permit still require payment. 

And although the FEMA disaster 

recovery center in Lindenwold is now 

closed, those in need of help can visit 

the other 33 disaster recovery centers 

serving New Jersey. Officials are still 

encouraging those affected by storm 

damage to register with FEMA before 

visiting a center. 

To find another site, apply for assistance 

or follow up on previous applications, 

visit www.disasterassistance.gov or 

call (800) 621-FEMA, by TTY (800) 

462-7585 or by smartphone: m.fema.gov. 

For more information on Penn sauken’s response 

to Hurricane Sandy and the town’s clean-up 

efforts, read Bernie Kofoet’s Public Works article 

on Page 19. 

WORKNET in Pennsauken… The Right Medical Provider for Work-Related Injuries! 

WORKNET Occupational Medicine specializes in providing comprehensive 

medical services for the treatment of work-related injuries and employer health 

testing needs. WORKNET is equipped to handle any non life-threatening injuries 

by utilizing board-certified medical staff for the treatment of your employee. 

Evening Membership Department of Woman’s Club 

Holds Annual Holiday Gathering December 11 

The Evening Membership Depart - 

ment of the Woman’s Club of 

Merchantville will hold its monthly meeting 

and annual holiday gathering on 

Tuesday, Dec. 11 at a member’s home. 

The festivities include a covered dish dinner 

followed by a short business meeting, 

as well as a Pollyanna gift exchange. 

Helping Families In Need 


For the past few weeks, members 

have been collecting and purchasing 

“Wish Lists” items to fill Christmas baskets 

for local families in need. This 

annual event gets bigger every year. 

Receiving families are thoroughly surprised 

and thankful when the baskets 

are delivered. This is just one activity of 

many that EMD members do during 

the year to give back to the community. 

Monthly meetings are held on the 

second Tuesday of every month at the 

Merchantville Community Center. For 

further information about the EMD, 

contact Jan at janwh@aol.com. 

B·I·G 





It’s good business! 

Happy Holidays to all our friends and neighbors! 

WISHING ALL A JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON! 

WORKNET’s Pennsauken office is located at: 

9370 Route 130 North, Suite 200 • Pennsauken, NJ 08110 

856-662-0660 

S E R V I C E S I N C L U D E : 

• Work-Related Injury Treatment 

• Physical Exams (DOT, Non-DOT, OSHA) 

• Drug & Alcohol Testing 

• Random Selection/Consortium Services 

• Immunizations – Hepatitis A&B, Flu 

• New Hire Physical Ability Testing 

• Injury Prevention Programs 

WORKNET has two additional South Jersey locations: 

Three Cooper Plaza, 1st Floor 37 S.White Horse Pike 2103 Burlington-Mt. Holly Rd. (Rte 541) 

Camden,NJ 08103 

Stratford,NJ 08084 Burlington, NJ 08016 

856-342-2990 

856-435-2680 609-747-1891 

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IGH SCHOOL SPORTS 

By Billy Wright 

Pennsauken High School Athletic Director 

Twenty-two PHS student-athletes 

ave distinguished themselves with 

ostseason accolades, receiving all-star 

onors based on fall sport competition. 

ennsauken’s football team led the way 

ith eight honorees, followed closely by 

he state-qualifying field hockey squad 

ith six all-stars. Twelve athletes were 

amed to the first team and another ten 

ere listed as second team. 

Football standouts Korey Mitchell, 

saiah Ingram, and Hassan McDonald, 

s well as field hockey stars Giselle 

ortez and N’Dea Irvin-Choy were 

amed to the all conference first team 

or the second consecutive year. Other 

irst team honorees are Marlin Finley, 

ntwan Dickerson, and Larenz Brown 

or football; Tuyen Nguyen for girls voleyball; 

and Briana Roberts, Alice 

ooper, and Eric Butler for cross counry. 

In addition, Antwan is a three-sport 

onoree, as he was named All South 

ersey last year in both indoor and outoor 

track and field. Alice, Briana, and 

ric were named all stars based on 

ead-to-head competition in the BCSL 

eague championships, where Briana 

on the conference title, and Alice and 

ric each finished fifth. PHS has not 

ad a first team cross country honoree 

ince the mid 1980’s, so the honors for 

lice, Briana, and Eric are particularly 

oteworthy. 

Second team honorees were Allen 

Twenty-Two Indians Voted Fall All Stars 

Jones and Deyon Edwards for football; 

Alivia Bates, Danielle Kelley, Kelly 

Nguyen, and Miranda Jordan for field 

hockey; Ismael Sanchez and Meghan 

Guagenti for soccer; Chelsea Mosby for 

girls volleyball; and Zaire Harris for 

cross country. 

Field Hockey Team 

Falls to Number One Seed 

It was not enough to qualify for the 

state playoffs for the PHS Field Hockey 

team; accumulating wins and shut-outs 

were a trademark as well. The 2012 Big 

Red team earned a number four seed 

with a power-point laden 8-4-1 record. 

The team earned a bye in the first 

round, then knocked off the visiting 

Jackson Jaguars 3-1 before losing to 

number one seed Freehold Township 1- 

0. The Indians were inches away from 

a goal at the first half buzzer, and then 

gave up an early goal in the second half 

to fall just short of making the first 

Sectional final in school history. 

Rudderrow Cup 

Draws Large Crowd 

The community turned out en masse 

recently to cheer on their favorite team 

in the annual PHS-Camden Catholic 

Rudderrow Cup soccer match-up at 

the PYAA complex. Identical 3-1 

scores were turned in for both contests; 

Camden Catholic won the girls match, 

and the PHS boys ended the evening 

on a good note by soundly defeating 

the Irish by the same score. 

In what Coach Billy Snyder considers 

his season ending championship 

contest, the Indians boys soccer team 

dominated Camden Catholic to earn 

a 3-1 win and retain the cherished 

Rudderrow Cup. The Cup will be 

maintained proudly in the PHS 

Athletic Department trophy case at 

800 Hylton Road. Justin Hernandez, 

Brandon Harley and Armando 

Rosario each pushed a shot past the 

Irish goalkeeper, which brought the 

large energized crowd to its feet. This 

annual clash is in its 27th edition, and a 

victory is always a fitting conclusion to 

the season. Goalkeeper Caleb 

Pancoast turned back 10 Irish shots to 

protect the lead. Senior captain Eric 

Reyes concluded his career, having 

played under the winning banner all 

four years in this spirited contest. 

The girls soccer team was not as fortunate 

as the boys, falling short 3-1. All 

conference goalkeeper Meghan 

Guagenti pushed away several 

Camden Catholic shots, but the offense 

could not find the back of the net to 

match the Irish’s three goals. 

Sophomore speedster Ajani McEady 

was not able to breakaway up front and 

use her speed to score, as the Irish 

played three back to overpower her. 

Rachel Ingram scored her first goal of 

the year to highlight the Indians’ effort. 

All Sport Booster Club 

The parent/community based All 

Sports Booster Club continues to provide 

support to the Pennsauken student-athletes. 

Since August, the club has 

produced the football game program 

with business advertisements, manned 

the concession stand, conducted a 

snack fundraising sale, and held a linedancing 

social. These efforts have produced 

over $8,000 for the club’s treasury. 

We are very appreciative of everyone 

who supported this effort by purchasing 

a snack item. 

The Club also donated 2,000 lollipops 

for the Township Holiday 

Parade, and donated corsage flowers 

for the mothers of senior athletes. 

Upcoming events include the third 

annual Wine Tasting Social, May 2, 2013 

at Colleen’s at the Savoy. 

If you have not joined the Booster 

Club, please consider doing so. This is a 

worthwhile group of parents and alumni 

that are working hard to support our 

young people. Proceeds from these 

fundraising events will go towards 

scholarships, supporting our end-ofyear 

awards night and to assist the 

Athletic Department. Last school year 

the Club donated $5,000 in scholarships 

to worthy student-athletes. 

Winter Sports Begin 

Athletic try-outs have concluded, 

and the arduous task of two to threehour 

daily practices has begun for the 

PHS winter athletic teams. PHS teacher 

Tony Coleman has taken over the reins 

of the boys basketball team; Laura Bell 

will again lead the girls basketball team; 

and Pennsauken alumnus Eric Mossop 

(Wrestling), Clinton Tabb (Winter 

Track) and Mark Klimek (Bowling) 

head up the rest of the winter sports. 

The competition home season starts 

Dec. 3 at Laurel Lanes, 3:30 p.m. for the 

bowling team; boys basketball is home 

Friday evening, Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m., hosting 

state powerhouse Trenton Catholic; 

girls basketball has its home opener 

Monday, Dec. 17, at 7:00 p.m. against 

highly touted Rancocas Valley.


Page 31 

Country Club Honors The Champions of 2012 

By Quentin T. Griffith, III, PGA Golf 

Professional, Pennsauken Country Club 

With the current season coming to a 

rapid close here at the Country Club, I 

would like to recognize each of the 

flight champions of 2012. The excitement 

surrounding these competitions 

provided for a much anticipated environment, 

as members worked on their 

games all summer in order to prepare 

for the qualifying and ensuing match 

play rounds that follow during 

September and October. The championships 

conducted are in the Men’s 

Championship, “A “, “B,” “C,” and “D” 

Flights; Women’s; Junior’s; Senior (age 

60 to 69); and Super Senior Flights (age 

70 and older), and are offered each year 

by The Pennsauken Country Club Golf 

Association (PCCGA). As these flight 

championships bring out the competitive 

spirit in the many PCCGA members 

who choose to compete, congratulations 

are well deserved for the following 

2012 champions and runner-ups: 

Men’s Club Champion 

Quentin Griffith, IV, Pennsauken, NJ 

Men’s Club Runner-Up 

John McKeown, Philadelphia, PA 

Men’s “A” Flight Champion 

John Craig, Philadelphia, PA 

Men’s “A” Flight Runner-Up 

Jerry Fisherkeller, Pennsauken, NJ 

Men’s “B” Flight Champion 

Al Damiani, Marlton, NJ 

Men’s “B” Flight Runner-Up 

Shawn Cunning, Collingswood, NJ 

Men’s “C” Flight 

Not Held 

Senior Club Runner-Up 

Jim Bisignaro, Pennsauken, NJ 

Super Senior Club Champion 

Ben Saskiewicz, Philadelphia, PA 

Super Senior Club Runner-Up 

Joe Mullin, Merchantville, NJ 

Champions and runner-ups will be 

honored for their achievements at The 

PCCGA Annual Awards Banquet, 

scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at 

the Country Club. Following a dinner 

presented by the staff of Marco’s 

Restaurant, each champion will be presented 

with their champion’s jacket as 

well as a personalized plaque; runnerups 

will also be presented with a personalized 

plaque. 

PYAASPORTS 

All five weight classes for PYAA 

Panther football made the playoffs 

and competed in the conference championships. 

Championship Matchups 

70’s Weight Class 

Monroe Township Braves vs. 

Pennsauken Panthers 


GT Stallions vs. Pennsauken Panthers 





Jr. High Weight Class 

Washington Township Minutemen vs. 

Pennsauken Panthers 

In addition, the 105 lb. cheerleading 

squad competed in the SJE Cheer - 

leading Competition at Williams town 

High School. 

Results of all competitions will be 

announced in a later edition of All 

Around Pennsauken. 


PYAA is now selling gift certificates! 

They can be purchased in any amount 

and can be applied towards the registration 

fees for any PYAA sponsored 

sport. They make a great stocking 

stuffer or holiday gift. 

If interested, please e-mail admin@ 

pyaa.net or call 856-662-1880 to make 

arrangements for purchase and pickup. 

Gift certificates are good for up to one 

year from the date of purchase. 

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY EARLY - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE 

80’s ROCK PARTY 

Saturday Dec. 8th - 9pm 

■ $2 Beers 

Specials & $4 

Drink Specials 

■ One of the SJ’s 

Best 80’s Bands 

- The 80’s 

Revenge Band 

■ Prizes for 

Biggest Hair & 

Ugliest Outfit 

PYAA Football Teams Head To 

Conference Championships 



It’s good business! 

Happy Holidays to all our friends and neighbors! 

$2 SANDWICHES 

■ Hot Roast Beef ■ Meatball 

■Pulled Pork ■ Sausage, Peppers & Onions 

Monday thru Friday 11am - 2pm & Saturday 8pm to Close 

Christmas Benefit for the Children of the Beach 

HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS 

December 15th – 9pm 

Bring a Toy to Drop Off • Toys for Tots Benefit 

No Cover • JAB BAND Concert • Free Buffet & Drink Specials 

Go to Bobby Ray's Pennsauken Tavern’s Facebook page 

for more info – www.facebook.com/braysplace 

Men’s “D” Flight Champion 

Ben Saskiewicz, Philadelphia, PA 

Men’s “D” Flight Runner-Up 

Ernie Delp, Pennsauken, NJ 

Woman’s Club Champion 

Alice Balducci, Pennsauken, NJ 

Women’s Club Runner-Up 

Lisa Denish, Cherry Hill, NJ 

Junior Club Champion 

(Gross Division) 

Kyra Denish, Cherry Hill, NJ 

Junior Club Champion 

(Net Division) 

Lisa Denish, Cherry Hill, NJ 

Senior Club Champion 

Bob Meehan, Pennsauken, NJ 

toBobby Ray’s 

NewYear’sEve 

CasinoNight 

Craps, Roulette, Poker, Blackjack, & more! 

■ OPEN BAR 9pm to 1am 

■ Full Buffet 

■ Continental Breakfast 

& Dessert Bar 

■ Prizes & Giveaways 

■ DJ Dance Party 

■ Champagne Toast 

at Midnight 

Tickets $50 in advance with special ticket 

purchase of $40 dollars at the 80’s Rock Party 

6324 Westfield Avenue • Pennsauken 

Corner of Westfield Ave. & Cove Road 

856-356-2072 www.braysplace.com 

Coming In January Bobby Ray’s Burger Mania!

I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year 

I SEE THE COUNTLESS CHRISTMAS TREES, AROUND THE WORLD BELOW. 

WITH TINY LIGHTS, LIKE HEAVEN’S STARS, REFLECTING ON THE SNOW 

THE SIGHT IS SO SPECTACULAR, PLEASE WIPE AWAY THE TEAR. 

FOR I’M SPENDING CHRISTMAS, WITH JESUS CHRIST THIS YEAR. 

I HEAR THE MANY CHRISTMAS SONGS, THAT PEOPLE HOLD SO DEAR. 

BUT THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC CAN’T COMPARE, WITH THE CHRISTMAS CHOIR UP HERE. 

FOR I HAVE NO WORDS TO TELL, THE JOY THEIR VOICES BRING. 

FOR IT IS BEYOND DESCRIPTION, TO HEAR THE ANGELS SING. 

I CAN’T TELL YOU OF THE SPLENDOR OR THE PEACE HERE IN THIS PLACE. 

CAN YOU JUST IMAGINE CHRISTMAS, WITH OUR SAVIOR FACE TO FACE? 

I’LL ASK HIM TO LIGHT YOUR SPIRIT, AS I TELL HIM OF YOUR LOVE 

SO THEN PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER, AS I LIFT YOUR EYES ABOVE. 

PLEASE LET HEARTS BE JOYFUL, AND LET YOUR SPIRITS SING. 

FOR I’M SPENDING CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN, AND I’M WALKING WITH THE KING. 

© WANDA BENCKE 

Join Us in Remembering Our Loved Ones This Holiday Season 

15TH ANNUAL 

MEMORIAL TREE LIGHTING SERVICE 

THE STAFFAT INGLESBY & SONS FUNERAL HOME 

invite you and your family to reflect and honor your loved ones on 

Saturday, December 15th at 4:00pm (approx. 1 hour) 

You are welcomed to bring an ornament in memory of your loved ones to place on our trees. 

INGLESBY & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 

Cremation – Traditional 

Three Generations of Family Service in Pennsauken for over 85 years 

2426 Cove Road, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 

Our only location 

856-662-1271 

www.inglesbyfuneralhome.com inglesbyandsons@comcast.net 

John E. Inglesby 

Manager 

NJ License #3228 

CALL, WRITE, OR EMAIL AND ASK FOR INFO REGARDING OUR SERVICES

December, 2012 - Pennsauken

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