August 2012 - Pennsauken

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VOL.17, NO.8 A Publication for the Community of Pennsauken August 2012 

PSE&G Burlington- 

Camden Electrical 

Equipment Upgrade 

Project Impacts 

Pennsauken 

An ongoing PSE&G project 

esigned to deliver increased electrical 

ower to South Jersey businesses and 

esidents is working its way through 

ennsauken. 

The PSE&G Burlington-Camden 

eliability Project is upgrading electrial 

equipment and infrastructure from 

urlington City through Gloucester 

ity. Parts of the existing Burlingtonamden 

transmission line date back to 

he 1940s, when the devices used in busiesses 

and homes did not rely on as 

uch electrical power as compared to 

oday. Population growth, increased 

lectricity use and commonplace use of 

igh tech devices including everything 

rom televisions to iPads can create voltge 

violations in the system and potenially 

result in unplanned outages. 

pgrading the transmission systems, 

ubstations and switching stations to 

andle 230kV will relieve transmission 

ystem overloads, provide better power 

uality and reduce transmission system 

ongestion experienced in the region. 

ow Pennsauken Is Affected 

As part of the Burlington-Camden 

roject, PSE&G will be upgrading elecrical 

equipment and infrastructure 

rom 138kV to 230kV at the Camden 

witching Station, 7200 N. Crescent 

lvd, Pennsauken. PSE&G expects 

ery minimal impact on Pennsauken 

esidents. Workers will be using the 

witching station’s entrance on Route 

30 for construction equipment and 

Harbor Freight Opens New Store In Pennsauken At The Point 

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor 

Harbor Freight Tools, the nation’s 

largest discount tool retailer, opened its 

newest store in Pennsauken in July with 

an official ribbon cutting. The 15,000- 

square-foot store, which represents the 

company’s first foray into the South 

Jersey region, is located at The Point, a 

118,000-sqaure-foot mixed use complex 

at the intersection of Routes 38 and 70 

near the old Airport Circle. 

Mayor John Kneib; Terry Carr and 

Larry Cardwell from Pennsauken’s 

Department of Economic Develop - 

ment; Tim Ellis, Chairperson of 

Pennsauken’s Business, Industry and 

Government Council; as well as Arthur 

Campbell and Mel Zimmerman from 

the Camden County Regional Chamber 

By Betsy McBride, AAP Special 

Contributor 

There will be many heroes in our lifetimes; 

some who do small deeds with 

great love, and some who give the 

supreme sacrifice to save others. Not 

many of us can say we know a person 

who saved thousands of lives and still 

lives to share our love of freedom and 

liberty. We have, in our midst, such a man 

and I was humbled to have sat with him 

listening to his stories. 

Pennsauken business owner John 

Perozzi, 92, was a certified Navy welder 

when World War II broke out. Most 

everyone his age was drafted, but his 

position entitled him to an exemption. 

The war effort needed Navy welders. He 

took two exemptions and threw away 

the third. Perozzi, who grew up in 

Camden, chose to serve and enlisted in 

the Army at the age of 23. “All my friends 

Pennsauken Mayor John Kneib, B.I.G. Council Chairperson Tim Ellis, and 

Department of Economic Development Staffers Terry Carr and Larry Cardwell 

were on hand for Harbor Freight Tools’ official ribbon cutting. 

of Commerce were on hand to help 

welcome the company to Pennsauken. 

Harbor Freight Tools Store Manager 

ED RAMMING 

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Chris Ingelton spoke about the company’s 

decision to move to Pennsauken. 

continued on page 23 

Hero In Our Midst: Business Owner Recalls World War II 

were in Europe,” he explained. 

Perozzi left a job that paid $150 a 

week for an Army salary of just over $2 

a day, and headed to Fort Dix in 

November 1942. 

Perozzi, pronounced “per-Oz-zee,” 

qualified as a paratrooper when 40 percent 

of the class dropped out. He headed 

for Europe on the Queen Elizabeth II, 

and became part of one of America’s 

elite forces from World War II, the 82nd 

Airborne Division, 505 Combat 

Regiment, 2nd Battalion, E Company, 

1st Platoon. 

His first combat jump, under the 

unforgettable leadership of Sergeant 

Otis Sampson, was on June 6, 1944 at 

0130 hours, the D-Day invasion of 

Normandy. When asked if he was scared, 

Perozzi said, “Not scared, just cautious.” 

While flying into Normandy, he prayed, 

“Look over me and I won’t forget you.” 

John Perozzi, member of the 82nd 

Airborne Division that was part of the 

invasion of Europe on D-Day, stands in 

the Normandy American Cemetery and 

Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. 

His platoon was the only one who 

landed where they were supposed to, 

taking a square of their parachutes for a 

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MAYOR’S 

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Mayor John Kneib 

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At my swearing in ceremony 

n January, I stated that I was honored 

o represent all the citizens of 

ennsauken as your mayor. That going 

orward, I, as well as all members of the 

ownship Committee, were anxious to 

isten to all of our residents’ concerns 

nd would strive to respond to you in 

n open and honest manner. Our 

bjective remains to provide an informtive 

understanding of all of the issues 

he Township faces, as well as a clear 

xplanation of how we are prepared to 

espond to them. The entire Township 

Way To Go Pennsauken! Our Community Comes Together To Serve 

Committee has met with numerous 

Pennsauken residents, both on an individual 

level, as well as through the various 

clubs and community organizations 

in our town, for the sole purpose to 

explain the challenges the Township 

faces, and the options we have to overcome 

these hurdles. 

During these meetings, I was 

informed that should any opportunity 

arise to serve the Township in some 

capacity, many residents were eager to 

do so. Pennsauken has numerous 

boards, where some of our residents 

serve on a volunteer basis, donating 

their time and talents for the benefit of 

our community. As circumstance would 

have it, there were several board openings 

that materialized, due to term limits, 

resignations and duplication of personnel. 

This created 13 openings spread 

across the Environmental Commission 

and Housing Authority, as well as the 

Library, Shade Tree and Rent 

Stabilization boards. 

The Township Committee agreed 

that these openings presented a wonderful 

opportunity to reach out to 

Pennsauken residents and ask for their 

help. Utilizing the various media outlets 

available, particularly All Around 

Pennsauken, our Township web site, 

Channel 19, and the Pennsauken 

Republican Club, we were able to 

secure approximately 18 resumes from 

residents requesting to serve. The backgrounds 

and experience of the applicants 

were reviewed by the Committee, 

and appointments were made based on 

the candidate’s qualifications. 

This cooperative process by all parties 

is refreshing, with the entire Township 

benefiting from the efforts of our community. 

To those who applied, we thank you 

for wishing to serve. For those who were 

chosen, I applaud your commitment to 

making Pennsauken a wonderful place to 

work and live. You do us proud. 

All Around Pennsauken Looking 

For Memories of Central School 

All Around Pennsauken is 

actively looking for residents’ 

fond memories of 

Central School as part of 

an article that will coincide 

with the demolition of the 

building. If you, or one of 

your children attended the 

school, or if you at one time 

taught at Central, please 

e-mail your thoughts to 

aap@twp.pennsauken.nj.us. 

Selected submissions will 

be printed in an upcoming 

article. 

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Tony has served the Merchantville- 

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Walt is a lifetime Pennsauken resident 

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August 2012 

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COUNCIL OF PENNSAUKEN 

BIG Council Teams Up With AFL-CIO To Honor Workers 

In honor of the 

60th anniversary of 

the dedication of the 

Peter J. McGuire 

National Memorial 

in Arlington Ceme - 

ery, 1620 Cove Rd., Pennsauken, The 

usiness, Industry and Government 

ouncil of Pennsauken will be a particpating 

partner of the Labor Day 

reath-laying ceremony, held by the 

FL-CIO on Friday, Aug. 31. 

“We’re excited to be part of this speial 

celebration,” says Tim Ellis, chairperon 

of the B.I.G. Council. “This year is the 

60th anniversary of the dedication of the 

national memorial to Peter J. McGuire, 

the founder of Labor Day, whose resting 

place is right here in Pennsauken. Out of 

all the monuments to national holidays, 

there is only one that is located outside of 

Washington D.C. You’ll find that here.” 

The B.I.G. Council has already 

received an impressive donation of 

plants, trees and shrubs from Penn 

Florist 5451, Route 38, Pennsauken, 

that will help enhance the environment 

around the monument in time for the 

Aug. 31 event. 

Car and Bike Show Returns 

To Maple Avenue 

The 20th annual Pennsauken Car 

and Bike Show will be held on Sunday, 

Sept. 30 along Maple Ave. Beginning at 

11 a.m., rows of custom cars, hot rods, 

classics, and more will be on display 

during a day filled with food, music and 

family-friendly entertainment. The 

event culminates an impressive weekend 

of activity, with the 4th annual 

Crab-A-Palooza, held in the Pinsetter 

Bar and Bowl parking lot on Saturday, 

Sept. 29 from 2 to 10 p.m. 

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sauken Car and Bike Show, or to 

request an event sponsorship form, 

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Meetings to Resume in Fall 

There will be no monthly meeting 

for Pennsauken’s B.I.G. Council in 

August. Meetings will resume on 

Wednesday, Sep.12. 

For more information on the Business 

Industry and Government Council, or to 

register for the meetings, contact Larry 

Cardwell or Terry Carr at Pennsauken 

Township’s Office of Economic Deve - 

lopment at (856) 665-1000, Ext. 108 or 

Ext. 153 or send an e-mail to 

BigCouncilPennsauken@gmail.com. 

Penn Florists of Pennsauken donated a 

variety of plants, shrubs and trees to help 

beautify not only the Peter J. McGuire 

National Memorial honoring the Father 

of Labor Day in Arlington Cemetery, but 

other various locations around town. 

Special thanks to volunteers from Stevens 

Management and the Mer chantville 

Pennsauken Water Commission, who 

helped deliver the donation. 

Morton’s Paint Celebrates One Year In Pennsauken 

Morton’s Paint Center, once a longtime 

staple in Maple Shade, found itself 

in a unique situation in the summer of 

2011. The owners of their building 

wanted out of the landlord business, 

and Morton’s began looking for a new 

place to call home. That new home 

turned out to be Pennsauken, and the 

paint center just celebrated its one-year 

anniversary in July. 

“Robertson Enterprises is one of our 

customers. They said they had a building I 

had to take a look at,” explains Paul 

Morton, owner of Morton’s Paint Center. 

“I walked in the door, and it was like, ‘This 

is what we need.’ It was perfect for us.” 

Located at 3555 Haddonfield Rd., 

Paul Morton, owner of Morton’s Paint 

Center, has seen a boost in sales since moving 

to Pennsauken over one year ago. 

80 percent of Morton’s business goes “out 

the back door” to their commercial and 

industrial accounts, which includes the 

Merchantville Pennsauken Water 

Commission, a new account the company 

acquired after moving to their new location. 

But being on Haddonfield Rd. has 

brought an increase in retail sales as well. 

“Being here at the light, we’ve seen a 

lot of new faces here. Retail has picked 

up,” adds Morton. 

It also doesn’t hurt that Morton’s 

Paint Center is right next door to one of 

Pennsauken’s tried and true landmarks 

and must-visit summer destinations: Mr. 

Softee. “We use that name quite a lot.” 

Overall, a year in a new building and 

new location has helped create above 

average sales for the company. After all, 

who better than Paul Morton to realize 

the importance of the proverbial “fresh 

coat of paint?” 

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that every one of them meets a level of quality that our customers expect and deserve. 

Every month the B.I.G. Council 

will Spotlight members in 

All Around Pennsauken. 

For more information on membership, or how you 

can be a Spotlight Business, send an email to the 

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he Father of Labor Day And His Pennsauken Monument 

By Robert Fisher- 

Hughes, AAP Columnist 

and Amateur Historian 

In Arlington Cemetery 

n Penn sauken, N.J. there stand two 

onuments to Peter J. McGuire. The 

lder of the two marks the resting place 

f the man and his family, and includes 

LOOKING BACK 

IN HISTORY 

the inscription “Labor Omnia Vincit,” 

labor conquers all. When this monument 

was erected in 1906, any truth in 

that motto was largely due to the life’s 

work of the man so honored, and to a 

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Almost half a century later, the second 

and more elaborate monument was 

erected and dedicated to Peter J. 

McGuire, because the passage of years 

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men and women of America. For over 

one hundred years, this man’s presence 

has made Arlington Cemetery hallowed 

ground for American labor and the site of 

annual gatherings to commemorate the 

legacy of the Father of Labor Day, who 

also accomplished so much more. 

Born in New York City in 1852, Peter 

J. McGuire grew up in the midst of rampant 

industrialization. From long working 

hours for low wages, to child labor 

and unsafe working conditions, the lack 

of collective bargaining and protective 

regulation made this an era of despair 

and struggle for American workers. P.J. 

McGuire went to work at the age of 11 

and became involved in the movement 

to organize workers for better conditions 

before he was 20. In his career, he 

founded one of the most powerful 

unions in America, the United 

Brotherhood of Carpenters and 

Joiners; led the fight for the eight hour 

workday; and was a founding officer of 

the American Federation of Labor. 

McGuire’s most famous achievement, 

however, remains an idea he proposed 

in May 1882, at the New York 

Central Labor Union, for a day to be 

set aside to celebrate the American 

worker and to celebrate the achievements 

of the labor movement. He proposed 

the holiday be designated for the 

first Monday in September, because no 

other existing holidays were near that 

date. In New York that September, the 

first Labor Day parade and celebration 

was held. Over time, the idea gained 

favor all over the country among working 

people. In 1894, when President 

Grover Cleveland signed the law 

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declaring Labor Day as a national holiday, 

thirty states had already adopted 

the holiday themselves. 

On Feb. 18, 1906, Peter J. McGuire 

died at the age of 54 at his home in 

Camden, N.J., worn out by his life of 

commitment to the struggle. His last 

words were that he had to hurry to help 

the boys in Local 122 in California 

where there was trouble. 

McGuire was interred at Calvary 

Cemetery in Delaware Township, now 

Cherry Hill. Soon after, however, his 

remains were moved to Arlington 

Cemetery in Pennsauken, when his 

widow, not Catholic, realized she could 

never rest at his side at Calvary. In the 

choice of his place of rest, as in his labor 

organizing, inclusiveness rather than 

division was most important. 

A massive granite monument for 

Peter J. McGuire, as well as the cemetery 

lots and also provision for his 

continued on page 14 

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Summer Fun From Pennsauken Parks and Recreation 

Boxing 

Kids ages 7-16 can get in a regulation-size 

boxing ring at R & B Fitness 

this summer. Certified instructors from 

the facility off Haddonfield Road will 

introduce students to the basics of boxing 

and fitness. No previous experience 

is required. The camp will be offered 

from Aug. 6 to Aug. 10, 9 to 10:30 a.m. 

for ages 7-11 and 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 

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and TaNajyah L. Wyche are recent 

graduates of Martin Luther Christian 

School in Pennsauken. Highlights of 

their school year included advocating 

for the new seventh and eighth grade 

dress code, and participating in productions 

of “The Bible Holds the 

Baby,” and “Esther: Ordinary Faith.” 

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minds as they move on to high school. 

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Ice Skating 

The Pennsauken Learn-to-Ice-Skate 

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Flyers Skate Zone on River Road in 

Pennsauken. Children ages 2-17 will 

learn basic skating techniques for figure 

skating or hockey. The program is 

offered from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Aug. 13 

through Aug. 17. Cost is $35 per child. 

Skates are available for free if needed. 

Theater 

The annual and very popular Creative 

Theater Class returns again from 9 a.m. 

to 3 p.m. on Aug. 6 to Aug. 10 at the 

Delair School on Derousse Avenue. 

Children, ages 7-15, will learn stage 

movement, vocal projection, character 

study and improvisational games. They 

will create their own story and perform it 

on video for friends and family on the last 

day of class. The cost is $50 per week and 

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Back to School News 

Welcome to Baldwin Early 

Childhood Learning Center 

Our early childhood program meets 

the intellectual, linguistic, social, emotional 

and physical needs of our young 

children. 

Teachers use the Curiosity Corner 

Curriculum to help their students learn 

through active, concrete, direct experiences. 

We understand that young children 

learn with their bodies and their 

senses, as well as with their minds. With 

Curiosity Corner, students will discover 

through experimentation, exploration, 

problem solving, play, and expressive 

activities in music, the arts, and sensorymotor 

experiences. 

Principal Mrs. Matthews looks forward 

to seeing you during the year at 

our PTA meetings and activities. 

Burling School 

Welcomes Students 

The first day of school is always exciting! 

Principal Mr. Slater is pleased to be 

assigned to Burling School and looks 

forward to working with the faculty, students, 

parents, and community members. 

We are very confident that the 

2012-2013 school year will be a great 

one for the students, their families and 

the school. 

Plans are underway for a very successful 

school year, filled with a great 

deal of learning and exciting events. 

High quality classroom instruction, students 

who are highly motivated to learn, 

a warm and nurturing learning environment, 

and a supportive and encouraging 

parent community make Burling 

School a wonderful place to learn. 

As in the past, the Burling School 

PTA will play an important role in the 

vitality of the school, sponsoring and 

organizing many events during the 

school year. The PTA, under the direction 

of President Jennifer Price, will 

continue its close relationship with the 

school, helping with events, such as the 

book fair, candy bar bingo nights, field 

days, and assemblies. 

To all our Burling families, we wish 

you a continued relaxing and safe summer, 

and look forward to seeing you in 

September. 

Carson School is Ready 

to Begin a New School Year 

Welcome back to parents and students 

at Carson Elementary School! 

Hopefully, if you are new to the district, 

you took advantage of our 

Welcome Wagon Orientation during 

the summer. During this event, parents 

and students new to the district were 

informed about the activities and procedures 

of the school and took a tour of 

the building. 

Principal Mrs. Matthews reports that 

many exciting events have happened 

over the summer in preparation for the 

upcoming year. The administration participated 

in their first annual superintendent’s 

retreat. During our time 

together, we learned about exciting 

new practices for leading highly effective 

and successful schools. 

The teachers participated in various 

professional development opportunities 

in and out of the district that will 

provide them with continued effective 

techniques for building student-centered 

classrooms and learning. 

Collegial sharing, cooperative learning, 

data analysis, benchmark and performance 

assessments, high quality lessons, 

guided reading, and integrated technology 

are just a few of the best practice 

techniques that will continue to support 

your child’s learning this year. 

In addition, RTI for language arts 

will be expanded in grades K-2. The 

strategies from RTI will provide supplemental 

language arts support in and 

out of the classroom, depending on the 

students’ needs. 

This year, we will also be implementing 

a district wide Positive Behavior 

Incentive Support (PBIS) program. 

Each school will have a unique plan in 

place to improve the positive behaviors 

that they wish to encourage and reinforce 

throughout the year. 

We look forward to seeing you during 

the year at our PTA meetings and 

planned events. Remember to check 

your child’s planner and communicator 

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 

daily for information and listen for 

those phone blasts that will come regularly 

as well. 

In addition, you are instrumental in 

helping Carson remain a caring, controlled 

and creative environment. 

Let’s make this another great school 

year! 

Delair School Prepares for 

Students to Head Back to School 

The building is ready for the arrival 

of its enthusiastic learners and dedicated 

teachers. The office is involved with 

registering new students and creating 

innovative programs for the 2012-2013 

school year. 

Principal Mr. Slater is again looking 

forward to working with the faculty, students, 

parents, and community members. 

Delair’s faculty and staff are looking 

forward to the beginning of a new 

school year. 

As in the past, the Delair School 

PTA, under the guidance of President 

Catherine Guagenti, will play an 

important role in the vitality of the 

school sponsoring and organizing many 

events during the school year. 

See you in September! 

Fine School is Ready to 

Start a New Year 

Principal Mrs. Lawrence is pleased to 

welcome new and returning students 

and their families to the 2012-2013 

school year at George B. Fine 

Elementary School. 

Last year’s students continued the 

tradition of excellence for academics, 

citizenship and leadership that this 

school is known for. Mrs. Lawrence is 

excited to lead the team of staff, parents 

and community members that are so 

devoted to quality education for 

its children. 

We begin the year with great optimism 

and hope, as we align ourselves to 

the district mission, vision and belief 

statements. The faculty looks forward 

to working with your children. We 

strive to continually create an environment 

that is safe, caring, and empathetic; 

where we try to understand, affirm, 

validate and appreciate each other. 

It is important to encourage and support 

every child to reach their individual 

potential. We prepare students with 

the character, knowledge, skills and attitudes 

they need to be successful, contributing 

citizens. 

It is also important that we have high 

expectations for achievement and conduct. 

Together, we intend to build on 

the many successes of the past and continue 

to improve the learning environment 

for all children in the school. 

There is much excitement in the air 

as students start a new year! It is our 

sincere desire for all of your children to 

have a wonderful school year, learn all 

that they can, and be the best that they 

can be. 

We look forward to meeting all of 

you and together continue to build a 

caring school community that helps foster 

a life-long love of learning. 

See you soon! 

Ben Franklin and Longfellow 

Schools Off to a Great Beginning 

Principal Mr. Lewis brings greetings 

to the Ben Franklin and Longfellow 

school communities and hopes to find 

everyone well rested during the summer 

break. 

A reminder for us all is to READ, 

READ, READ! The single most 

important way to maintain and 

increase intelligence is through reading. 

Our objective for the summer is to have 

our children read for at least 20 minutes 

a day. All summer reading information 

can be found on the District web site at 

www.pennsauken.net. 

Please take some time to visit the 

Ben Franklin School library on 

Wednesday’s from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., as 

well as the Pennsauken Township 

Library, in order to stay current and 

have fun with reading. 

In addition to the summer reading 

objective, please spend some time with 

your children practicing and memorizing 

basic math facts. This includes 

counting, adding, and subtracting for 

the younger students, and then multiplication 

and division facts for older students. 

Daily practice in these areas will 

give your child what they need to 

increase their number sense. Flash 

cards, magnetic numbers, checkers and 

tic-tac-toe are just a few games to play 

that will help with this objective. 

Finally, we as parents are the single 

most powerful model for our children. 

Find some time to consistently read in 

front of your child. When they see you 

reading your favorite magazine, newspaper, 

or book, you are giving them the 

most powerful message that they are 

sure to copy. Reading aloud to them 

with expression will take the whole 

experience to another level. 

We look forward to another fantastic 

year. Have a great and productive summer 

and see you in September! 

Roosevelt School Opens its 

Doors to a New School Year 

Principal Mrs. Lawrence is pleased to 

welcome new and returning students 

and their families to the 2012-2013 

school year at Theodore Roosevelt 

Elementary School. 

Last year’s students continued the 

tradition of excellence that this school is 

known for. She is excited to lead the 

team of staff, parents and community 

members that are so devoted to quality 

education for its children. 

It is important that we encourage 

and support every child to reach their 

individual potential and prepare students 

with the character, knowledge, 

skills and attitudes they need to be successful, 

contributing citizens. 

It is also important that we have high 

expectations for achievement and conduct. 

Together, we intend to build on 

the many successes of the past and continue 

to improve the learning environment 

for all children in the school. 

There is much excitement in the air 

as students start a new year! It is our 

sincere desire for all of your children to 

have a wonderful school year, learn all 

that they can, and be the best that they 

can be. 

We look forward to meeting all of 

you and together continue to build a 

caring school community that helps foster 

a life-long love of learning. 

Longfellow 

School’s Teacher 

Appreciation 

Luncheon 

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, 

BRIO Tuscan Grille in Cherry Hill delivered 

lunch to Longfellow Elementary 

School teachers. Pictured here are 

Principal Lewis, Longfellow PTA 

President Mrs. Torres, Educational 

Assistant Lynda Roberts, BRIO Tuscan 

Grill Chef Kevin Strenger and Head 

Teacher Mrs. Laverty.


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Pennsauken High School Welcomes The Freedom Writers 

The Freedom Writers is a foundation 

hat was founded by Erin Gruwell, an 

nspirational teacher from Woodrow 

ilson High School in Long Beach, 

alifornia who taught remedial English 

lasses to 150 students. 

These students, along with Ms. 

ruwell, wrote “The Freedom Writers 

iary,” which eventually became a 

ovie. She then began the Freedom 

riters Foundation, a non-profit organzation 

dedicated to inspiring students to 

rite their stories and to reject gang life. 

Gruwell and two of her Freedom 

riters, Sue Ellen Alpizar and Tony 

ecerra, spoke to freshmen and juniors 

t an assembly at Pennsauken High 

chool. Ms. Gruwell spoke about her 

ife as a teacher at Woodrow Wilson 

igh School, Sue Ellen spoke about 

er life as a homeless kid in California, 

nd Tony spoke of his experience with 

rejudice and poverty. Both Ms. 

lpizar and Mr. Becerra explained 

ow Ms. Gruwell and the Freedom 

riters saved their lives. 

Students were on the edge of their 

eats during the presentations and were 

PHS English Teacher Mr. Frank Stepnowski (center) poses with the Freedom Writers. 

excited to meet the Freedom Writers in 

person. Copies of “The Freedom Writers 

Diary” were given to each member of 

the freshmen class. 

Special thanks must go to Lisa 

Haines and Bridget Zino for organizing 

this event, as well as to the entire PHS 

English department for preparing students 

for this assembly. Additional 

thanks must be extended to the 

Pennsauken School Administration 

and to the Pennsauken Alliance against 

Substance Abuse for providing funding 

for this special event. 

Students Learn Water Safety Through Learn To Swim Program 

Blue skies and warm air greeted 

ixth grade students during the annual 

earn to Swim Program. 

The week-long program originally 

as developed as a summer incentive 

or all elementary grade students by the 

ennsauken PTAs, which was held at 

he Mountwell Pool in Haddonfield. 

After the closure of pool in 1968, the 

rogram was changed from a summer 

nitiative to an in-school, “Learn to Swim” 

ourse, held at the Pennsauken Township 

ool, where it is still operating today. 

Learn to Swim is open to swimmers 

s well as non-swimmers alike. Its basic 

urpose is to provide an opportunity 

or children to learn the rudiments of 

wimming and water safety. 

Pennsauken High School physical 

ducation teachers recruit high school 

tudent volunteers and provide two 

ays of classroom training and two days 

f water training at The Spa Fitness 

enter in Pennsauken. 

Many district physical education 

eachers also provide their assistance in 

he running of this program. 

The Intermediate School PTA proides 

parent volunteers to help with the 

hecking of students’ progress. 

Intermediate School students practice their floating techniques during the 

Learn to Swim Program. 

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Learning Opportunities Abound 

In The Summertime 

By Marilyn Martinez, Superintendent 

of Schools, Pennsauken Township 

As summer continues, I encourage 

you to have your children learn about 

the many great things about 

Pennsauken. Recently, I went on a tour 

of the town, seeing all the many outside 

activities available for children. There 

are different sport centers for youth 

and a terrific pool for families. There is 

a great lake for fishing and historical 

houses to visit with fantastic picnic 

areas. I recommend that families visit 

the library, help children select books to 

read through the summer, and spend 

time reading outdoors at some of these 

beautiful natural areas. 

It is important that children continue 

Intermediate Students Honor 

Teachers Through Art 

In celebration of Teacher Appre - 

ciation Week, Intermediate Art Teacher 

Mrs. Danielle Ford had a challenging 

assignment for her sixth graders: 

choose a favorite teacher and draw 

their portrait. 

Photographs of the teachers were 

used as a reference, and the final artwork 

was prominently displayed in the 

hallway outside of the art rooms. 

Students and staff enjoyed guessing 

which teacher was the model for the 

portraits. 

The students did an amazing job! A 

special thank you to Mrs. Ford for such 

an inspiring tribute to the teachers! 

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to read during the summer. We want 

them to maintain the progress they’ve 

made in school. It is therefore crucial to 

keep your children engaged in summer 

reading activities. Let us encourage our 

young people to learn about their community 

while enjoying a love for reading. 

Children are precious gifts and the 

opportunity to inspire the love of reading 

is both a great honor and an extraordinary 

responsibility. Our district vision 

is to foster diversity and talent, as well as 

prepare students with the knowledge, 

higher-order thinking skills, and communication-readiness 

for college, 

career, and workforce success. With 

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Sixth grade artists Orlando Castillo 

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Burling School Hosts Annual Field Day 

The skies were clear and blue the 

orning of Jun. 2, when the students 

rom Burling School held their annual 

ield day. 

Students traveled with their class 

hrough a series of fun and challenging 

ctivities. Physical Education Teacher 

r. Lodge plans a series of relay races 

ach year for the students. 

Later that day, the students were able 

o enjoy being participants on the Brain 

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Burling students eagerly await the next question during the Brain Wash Game Show. 

Burling Students Wow The Crowd During Spring Concert 

All the fanfare of a Broadway show 

pening night was enjoyed by parents 

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pring Music Concert was held on May 

5. 

Under the direction of Instrumental 

usic Instructor Mr. Kurt Henderson, 

he students performed several selecions 

including “Farm Out,” “Bingo,” “I 

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vocal instruction for the concert. 

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On Tuesday, May 29, Delair 

Elementary School held its annual art 

show in conjunction with the spring 

choral and band concert. 

Art Teachers Mrs. Cynthia Cook and 

Ms. Megan O’Brien hosted the event, 

and each student in the school had at 

least one piece of artwork on display. 

Students and their family members 

enjoyed admiring the student artwork 

displayed throughout the building. 

Favorites included Papier-mâché nests 

with birds and their eggs; stained glass 

designs; elephant drawings; and sunflower 

paintings. 

Fourth grader Carlos Vega, holding 

his painting of a coral reef. 

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The Crescent Hill Academy prom and 

reunion was held on May 11 at the 

Pennsauken Country Club. Over 60 

current students and past graduates 

came together with members of the 

Cerebral Palsy Adult Activity Center 

in Collingswood for a night of music 

and dancing. 

Just in time for the “Dog Days” of summer, John’s 

Water Ice has opened its doors at 7315 Park Ave., 

offering homemade water ice, as well as ice cream, 

gelatos and soft pretzels. Mayor John Kneib, as well as 

Committeemen John Figueroa and Jack Killion, helped 

store owners Tony and Blaise Cardullo cut the ribbon 

for their official grand opening. 

Decades before Pennsauken even existed, 

Tippin’s Pond served as a sanctuary from the 

hectic stress of everyday life. Over 300 years 

later, the Pennsauken community came 

together on May 19 to help keep the area 

pristine for all to enjoy. 

Mayor John Kneib presents a proclamation to 

Curtis Johnson Jr., executive director of the 

Diocesan Housing Services Corporation in 

commemoration of Stonegate at St. Stephen 

Senior Housing’s fifth anniversary on Jul. 13. 

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Pennsauken’s AMVETS Post 101 and VFW Post 1270 held special 

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n fact, my Aunt Anna was featured in 

etter Homes and Gardens back in the 

1950s for her fabulous hydrangeas. 

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I would like to give my own family 

credit for the window boxes I now 

grow, but honestly, I cannot. I learned 

that talent at the hands of a woman 

who was like a mother to me, a dear 

soul in a place called Karlsruhe, 

Germany, where I lived for eight and a 

half years. Her name was Frau 

Elizabeth Junker. She liked me to call 

her Lizzie. 

Lizzie loved the boxes I would grow 

but she said I needed to fill them more, 

that I was a timid grower. Me!?! 

Timid!?! 

I said, “But the label says to place 

them three inches apart and…” She 

quickly picked up the box I was holding 

and tossed it aside, took me by the 

hand, and then proceeded to show me 

exactly what she meant. 

Crunched in close to each other were 

geraniums, begonias, pansies, various 

vines, and well, just a stunning array of 

gorgeous and glorious flora. I also 

watched as she placed dried-out 

eggshells, old coffee grounds, and even 

a good half-liter pitcher filled with what 

we know as “Black Strap Molasses” all 

over the dirt of the completed box. 

And so, with a little help from the sun 

and some daily watering, my usual 

“very pretty” window boxes became 

these tremendously huge and “amazingly 

beautiful” window boxes that by 

the end of every summer would flow 

almost down to the ground. 

Those techniques that I learned from 

my dear Lizzie over forty years ago are 

with me to this very day. I actually have 

at least a few dozen people who, over 

the course of the growing season, will 

stop me on the street, or who will knock 

on my front door, to ask just how I do it. 

So, for those of you who have 

A passion for flower boxes learned 

from a dear friend affectionately 

called, “Lizzie.” 

knocked and I wasn’t home, this column 

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coffee grounds, Black Strap molasses, 

lotsa sunshine, and daily watering. 

When you have Better Homes and 

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own, give a nice big thank you for my 

dear, sweet Lizzie, an instrument of 

grace who taught me the most important 

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WAGSWORLD 

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A True Love/Hate Relationship With Cable TV And The Remote 

I have a love/hate relationship with 

able TV. I love that I can watch my TV 

ny time of day or night and see old 

ars. I can see cars being bought, sold, 

ixed, pimped, polished, and produced, 

ll while sitting on my couch, sipping 

offee. I hate that I have to pay to watch 

ommercials. 

Pay TV was supposed to provide lots 

f choices, including new movies, withut 

commercial interruption. Well, life 

oes on. At least the remote offers a 

lim chance to jump ship while soap 

alesmen ply their wares. 

But the remote control leads to new 

roblems. Women who frequent my 

ouse seem to detest changing chanels, 

except when one home improveent 

show ends, and another designer 

how starts. My typical evening of 

emote control starts when the last 

itch of an inning thumps in Carlos 

uiz’s glove. I immediately punch the 

last channel” button and see some 

owboys doing cowboy stuff, like riding 

orses, shooting things, drinking 

hiskey, and sitting and spitting. Just as 

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the cowboy stuff starts making sense, I 

jump back to the ball game. Soap salesmen, 

seen only for a millisecond, send 

me to the car guys, looking another 

shiny old something. Just when I am 

about to understand what car is being 

discussed, I whip back to baseball. 

Fords are being discussed by Chase 

Utley and Joe Holman. Confused as to 

whether I’m watching car shows or a 

commercial, I jump back to cowboys. 

About this time, my wife’s patience, 

already strained by 41 years of marriage, 

causes her to threaten me with physical 

violence. I can duck thrown pillows 

while juggling the remote, after many 

years of practice. I snap back to the 

game as the announcer says, “you’ll 

never see anything like that again, 

Sarge.” The rest is hard to hear over my 

wife’s complaining, but the result 

remains the same, evening upon 

evening. I admit to finding it harder to 

concentrate on my lightning quick 

channel changes with all the yelling in 

the background. But my failing hearing 

blocks out a lot of the background noise. 

While I detest paying for watching 

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several of the new ones. But they get 

old so fast, after constant replay. 

Sometimes the channels run the same 

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know this because once in a while I fall 

asleep, and my wife plucks the remote 

from my fingers, and hides it away. Then 

I am forced to watch. Forced, I say, 

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screen, surround sound, high def monster 

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and unrepentant. The purloined 

remote was back on the end table, as if 

nothing had happened. 

At least I admit to watching TV. I 

love conversations with folks who say 

they only watch an occasional fishing 

show, or The History Channel. Then, in 

the next breath, they discuss Turtle 

Man, Duck Dynasty, “Choot, Lizabeth! 

Choot!,” English soccer scores, and can 

spell Kardashian properly. They also 

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The Father of Labor Day And His Pennsauken Monument 

continued from page 6 

widow, was supplied by the Local 8 of 

the United Brotherhood and the 

Central Labor Union of Camden. The 

national United Brotherhood also 

began a memorial fund drive to benefit 

the survivors of Peter McGuire, who 

had died almost penniless. The monumental 

stone, topped with a cross, also 

includes the emblem of the United 


Joiners. It was carved by union men at 

M.C. Lyon’s Sons of Camden. 

However, this could not be the end 

of Peter J. McGuire’s service and association 

with the cause. Starting in 1906 

and each year since, groups of labor 

leaders, political VIPs, family and 

working people began gathering at the 

graveside at Labor Day. Here wreaths 

are laid, speeches are delivered in tribute, 

and a man and his great work are 

remembered. 

Forty-six years later, the anniversary 

of Peter J. McGuire’s birth approached, 

and was remembered by the organizations 

he had helped found. 1952 was celebrated 

by the United Brotherhood of 

Carpenters and Joiners as the McGuire 

Centennial on a national scale. Issues of 

The Carpenter, the newspaper McGuire 

had started, now featured stories, pictures, 

and reminiscences of a leader 

who had been gone for decades. 

At Arlington Cemetery, even as 

union membership and organizations 

grew in numbers and importance, the 

original monument to Peter J. 

McGuire came to be closely surrounded 

by other burials. It was time for a 

more fitting tribute to a man whose 

legacy and historical significance 

seemed to grow with each passing year. 

The United Brotherhood decided to 

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The new monument would include a 

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Cherokee Georgia marble, embraced 

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Father of Labor Day.” 

On Aug. 9, 1952, the dedication ceremonies 

were held at Arlington 

Cemetery. Several thousand people 

attended, many of them ordinary 

union members. Among the dignitaries 

who spoke at the ceremony were the 

President of the New Jersey 

Federation of Labor; the mayors of 

Camden and Pennsauken; General 

President Hutcheson of the United 


Joiners; the President of the A.F. of L., 

William Green; the secretary and treasurer 

of the A.F. of L., who later attained 

near legendary status himself, George 

Meany; and the U.S. Secretary of 

Labor, Maurice Tobin. 

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commemorations have included congressmen 

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In 1956, when a new postage stamp 

dedicated to American labor was 

issued at Labor Day, President Dwight 

Eisenhower held a special ceremony at 

the White House in which he met with 

family and descendants of Peter J. 

McGuire, including his great-granddaughter 

Jo Ann McGuire Dougherty 

of Pennsauken, N.J. 

In 2004, Peter J. McGuire was admitted 

to the national Labor Hall of Fame 

of the U.S. Department of Labor, since 

renamed the Hall of Honor, which was 

established in 1988 and inducts only 

one figure annually. 

Still, the most important tribute to 

McGuire is in the legacy of economic 

reforms to protect working people 

and in the enduring organizations 

fashioned to represent them and to 

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Back-to-School Season: Planning Ahead for an Enjoyable School Year 

By Keisha Wright-Daniel, M.S. Ed. 

Back-to-school season is now in full 

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looking ahead to ten months of new 

educational experiences as they purchase 

school clothes, books and supplies 

with “to do lists” in hand. 

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Keep It Down: Preventing Noise Pollution In Pennsauken 

There are many things referred to as 

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stressed the importance of a quality 

education to his children. 

“George and I golfed probably 15 

years together every Saturday and 

Sunday. After his passing, it was only fitting 

I get involved in the golf tournament 

in his name.” 

In the last three years, the fund has 

raised approximately $35,000 in scholarships 

and grants. In addition, it continues 

to celebrate a man’s legacy and his 

commitment to serving his community. 

“It just means so much to me 

because my husband’s memory lives on 

forever,” says Marie Figueroa, wife of 

the late George Sr. “We have a fire 

company that is predominantly volunteer. 

They give their time, they protect 

our town, and [the golf fundraiser is] a 

nice way to thank them, and help them 

out with their families and their children’s 

education.” 

Pennsauken Fire Department 

Service Anniversary 

Captain Gary Burgin, 39 years 

BFC Michael DiSanti, 8 years 

FF James Ervin, 10 years 

FF Norman Figueroa III, 23 years 

Captain Frank Hillman III, 13 years 

FF Doug Mauer, 1 year 

FF Colleen O’Brien, 1 year 

FF Gary Saraceni, 5 years 

Captain Justin Squibb, 11 years 

FF Steven Squibb, 4 years 

FF Michael Stamm, 22 years 

Captain Timothy Wagner, 14 years 

Birthdays 

FF Chris Kozempel, 8/3 

FF Frank Hillman Jr., 8/3 

FF Eli Rivera, 8/9 

BFC John Steidler, 8/9 

FF Eric Moyer, 8/12 

FF Matt McCausland, 8/13 

FF Nicolas Diamanti, 8/16 

FF Robert Pierce, 8/16 

Captain Gary Burgin, 8/20 

Lt. Anthony Saranchak, 8/20 

Captain Justin Squibb, 8/21 

Captain Frank Hillman III, 8/24 

Family Wildlife Program 

The Friends of the Pennsauken Free 

Public Library will sponsor a family-oriented 

wildlife program presented by the 

Freedom Center for Wildlife, Inc., 602 

Bergen Drive, Cinnaminson, on 

Saturday, Aug. 18 at 12:00 p.m. These 

popular and well attended programs are 

informative and are enjoyed by all age 

groups. Since live animals will be featured, 

it is suggested that an adult 

accompany young children. For more 

information, e-mail FriendsofLibrary 

@yahoo.com or call 856-665-5959 ext. 21 

and leave a message.

By Bernie Kofoet, Public 

Works Superintendent 

Like many of you, I have 

lived here in Pennsauken 

for more than half my life. 

Some of us have lived here even longer. 

But even longtime residents may not be 

aware of the many parks, playgrounds 

and ball fields our town has. 

Pennsauken has recreational opportunities 

for every age. There is some form 

of facility in almost every neighborhood. 

There are the playgrounds around the 

block or down the street where you can 

take your kids or grandkids to swing or 

go down the sliding board. 

We also have a number of tennis 

courts around town where you can go 

play tennis with your best bud or just go 

and hit the ball for some exercise. 

The Community Recreation Complex 

on Westfield Ave. not only is the home 

to the PYAA soccer program, but there 

are also basketball courts, a skateboard 

park, as well as a walking trail along with 

benches where you can sit and enjoy a 

nice evening. 

Let’s not forget the Pennsauken 

Country Club if golf is your game. Like 

to go for a swim? Join the Pennsauken 

Pool and enjoy a nice cool dip on a hot 

summer afternoon. 

Adjacent to the Pennsauken Pool is 

the Joey Glauser Memorial Rink, home 

to the roller hockey program. 

ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 

August 2012 Page 19 

UBLICWORKS Pennsauken Home To Recreational Activities For Every Age 

Bethel Field, next to the Pennsauken 

Police Station, is home to the PYAA 

girls softball program. Elm Ave. is the 

location of the PYAA Field House and 

Charles J. Synder Sr. Field, the home of 

PYAA Cal Ripkin baseball. The Walt 

Nicgorski Sports complex on Collins 

Ave. is home to Babe Ruth baseball and 

several soccer fields. 

Currently under construction is 

Crescent Park, aka “The Pit.” When 

completed, this state of art complex will 

be home to PYAA football. 

There are several ball fields around 

the town that are used by adult baseball 

or softball leagues. If you play horse 

shoes, there are courts to the rear of The 

Pennsauken Free Public Library. 

Want to teach your kids how to fish? 

Take a trip to Tippin’s Pond and step 

back in time. Like history? Visit one of 

the many programs put on during the 

year by the Pennsauken Historical 

Society at our two historic homes. 

Camden County’s Cooper River 

Park, much of which is located in 

Pennsauken, offers playgrounds, walking 

paths, boating, fishing and spots for 

picnicking. 

Enjoy ice skating or playing ice hockey? 

Visit the Flyers Skate Zone on 

River Rd. And don’t forget Pinsetter 

Bar and Bowl on Maple Ave. if bowling 

is your thing. 

Unfortunately there is a small segment 

of folks who would rather abuse 

than use these great facilities. Vandalism 

in the form of stolen or deliberately 

damaged equipment and graffiti are 

constant problems. 

If you’re out using one of these 

many facilities and you see someone 

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It’s great knowing we have so many 

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Help Plants Beat The Summer Heat With TLC, Composting 

By Kathleen Harvey, 

Owner, Plant Artistry, LLC 

The lazy, hazy days of summer are 

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for each plant. If plants purchased in the 

spring haven’t gotten into the ground 

yet, it’s best to wait until late 

September, unless they’re summer 

annuals. Disturbing tree, shrub, or 

perennial root balls in this heat will 

severely stress the plants, and may 

result in their early death. 

In these days of summer heat and 

rapid growth, plants need lots of water 

and nutrition. Plants, like people, sweat 

to help them stay cool; with plants, it’s 

called transpiration. Transpiration 

serves to cool plants through evaporation 

as the escaping water vapor carries 

away heat energy. Transpiration is also 

involved in the way plants are able to 

absorb and transfer water and minerals 

from their roots to the leaves, flowers, 

and fruits. So if you’re hot, sweaty, and 

thirsty, chances are your plants are too. 

Plants that only receive water when 

they are wilted will undergo stress, and 

may die if they were planted less than a 

year ago. New plantings haven’t had a 

chance to develop extensive root systems 

that sustain them through times of 

excess heat and drought. Annuals, vegetables, 

and container gardens will need 

daily watering when temperatures 

reach 90 degrees during the day. Plants 

can best absorb water and nutrients 

early in the morning before you leave 

for work, or late in the afternoon when 

returning home from work. 

Surrounding your plants with mulch or 

home-made compost can help keep 

roots cool and retain water. Making 

your own compost isn’t as difficult or 

smelly as some people think. If done 

correctly, it’s not like having a landfill on 

your property. Nutrients in home-made 

compost provide numerous benefits. 

Compost contains nutrients that are 

often absent in synthetic fertilizers. 

Compost releases nutrients slowly, 

unlike synthetic fertilizers which can 

burn roots if provided in too high of a 

concentration. Compost-enriched soil 

retains mineral nutrients better than 

synthetic fertilizer, which runs into 

storm drains and pollutes waterways. 

Compost buffers the soil, neutralizing 

both acid and alkaline soils, helping to 

bring pH levels to the optimum range 

for nutrient availability to plants. 

For those who want to know more, 

attend the free Backyard Composting 

Workshop hosted by Plant Artistry and 

Pennsauken’s Green Team. The workshop 

will be held at the Pennsauken 

Library on Saturday, Sep. 15 at 10 a.m. 

To register, or for additional details, 

contact Plant Artistry at 856-317-0611. 

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reduces waste in our landfills, and can 

lead to reduced waste management 

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SENIORCORNER 

By Sonny DiSabato 

Senior Citizen Coordinator 

Hello fellow seniors. Time is flying 

and we are already in the dog days of 

August. Make sure you take care of 

yourself in this hot weather. 

To avoid heat-related illness, the 

Camden County Department of Health 

and Human Services recommends the 

following: 

• Avoid being out in the hot sun or 

other hot areas. If you must be out in 

the sun, wear a head covering, like a 

scarf. The other paratroopers landed 

four miles away, down the beach. He 

remembers the challenges of the 

famous hedges of Normandy and how 

many soldiers were lost that day. 

Through it all, his unit liberated the first 

town in Europe, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, 

holding it until reinforcements arrived. 

The next morning a gunner said, 

“You’re shot.” He didn’t know. That bullet 

is still in his shoulder 68 years later. 

One of the worst battles of World 

War II began in late September 1944. 

John Perozzi jumped with the 82nd 

Airborne into Nijmegen, Holland. 

Operation Market Garden, the largest 

airborne operation in world history, was 

a daylight jump, attempting to secure 

bridges to allow the Allies into northern 

Germany. Perozzi’s unit secured the 

mile-long bridge at Nijmegen after two 

and a half days of brutal combat, only to 

have the operation fail after 63 days. 

Under the often-questioned leadership 

of British Field Marshall Bernard 

Montgomery, 80 percent of all the soldiers 

involved did not come home. 

Perozzi called it, “the biggest snafu of 

Simple Tips For Seniors To Stay Cool, Avoid Scams 

wide-brimmed hat or visor. 

• Use air-conditioners and fans. Open 

windows to release trapped hot air. 

• If you take regular medication, consult 

with your physician. Some medications 

cause an adverse reaction in 

hot weather. 

• Wear lightweight clothing. 

• Drink plenty of non-alcoholic liquids, 

warm and cool. 

• Maintain a normal diet. 

If you’re looking for a cool place to 

spend some time during the day, why 

the war.” 

The 82nd Airborne Division was 

called into action again in December. 

not try the Pennsauken Library? You 

can call the library at 856-665-5959 or 

look on page 24 of this month’s All 

Around Pennsauken to learn about 

their summer hours. 

Avoiding Senior Scams 

If you’ve watched the news recently, 

they are warning people about ongoing 

scams. A person calls about a supposed 

government program that will pay your 

utility bills. It’s all a lie designed to have 

you give them your Social Security 

Thinking the Division would be heading 

South, commanders prepared their 

troops for warm weather and stored 

winter uniforms. Instead, Perozzi’s unit 

boarded trucks for Belgium. Perozzi 

remembers the Battle of the Bulge, the 

largest and bloodiest battle of the war, 

as one fought by hundreds of soldiers 

without gloves in extremely cold temperatures. 

Perozzi didn’t take his boots 

off for 30 days and suffered frostbite 

along with many of his buddies. “It was 

the worst battle I was in because 

Normandy was warmer.” 

World War II ended in May 1945. 

John Perozzi became part of the 52-20 

Club, soldiers who made $20 per week 

for 52 weeks as a way to get back on 

their feet. He headed back to New 

Jersey, as a recipient of a Purple Heart 

with two clusters, among many other 

distinguished service awards. Reflecting 

on his experiences, Perozzi commented, 

“War is a waste of life.” 

Honorably discharged with the rank 

of Staff Sergeant, John Perozzi studied 

auto body mechanics under the GI Bill 

and opened Beacon Auto and Truck 

Hero In Our Midst: Pennsauken Business Owner Recalls World War II 


Perozzi, with his son John, in front of 

Beacon Auto and Truck Collision Center 

in Pennsauken, the business he started 

after coming home from World War II. 

Collision Center in 1948, turning a 50’x 

60’ garage into one of the biggest and 

best auto body shops in South Jersey, 

right here in Pennsauken. He prides 

himself on his company’s level of customer 

service and quality. “We never 

cheat our customers and we use the 

best products to produce the best 

results,” says Perozzi. 

Of the 68th anniversary of D-Day, 

June 6, 2012, John Perozzi was welcomed 

back in Sainte-Mere-Eglise with 

a parade. Hundreds of French citizens 

lined the streets of town. He was awarded 

the highest honor of France, the 

Legion of Honor. Travelling with his 

son and daughter, along with Sergeant 

Sampson’s son, he said, “It’s all about 

information and take your money. 

Please don’t give out any information 

or send money out to anyone for these 

programs. If it’s too good to be true, it 

probably is. 

The New Jersey Division of Con - 

sumer Affairs is committed to arming 

seniors with the information and awareness 

needed to protect them against 

fraud. They offer the FedUp (Senior 

Fraud Education and Protection 

Program) booklet and FedUp seminars 

to provide a practical toolkit for selfprotection 

when doing business, avoiding 

scams, protecting your identity and 

credit, making investments, applying for 

mortgages, and managing your health. 

For information about a New Jersey 

business or professional license, or to 

report suspected fraud, call the Division 

of Consumer Affairs Consumer 

Service Center at 800-242-5846. 

Good health and best wishes for an 

enjoyable close to the summer season. 

Please say a special prayer for our men 

and women serving in the armed forces. 

the people under the white crosses. 

Without them, we would not be here.” 

John Perozzi Jr., now running the 

family business wrote to friends, “My 

most compelling memory: having both 

men and women, young and old, coming 

up to my father with tears running 

down their faces saying, ‘Thank you for 

your sacrifice and thank you for our liberty 

and freedom.’” 

Asked about military service, John 

Perozzi said he believes everyone 

should serve their country for two 

years. “I am a better person than when 

I went in.” 

Thank you Mr. Perozzi, and thank all 

who served and are serving for liberty 

and freedom around the world. 

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Don’t Be Trashy: Proper Waste Disposal Helps Keep Pennsauken Clean 


“Trash Talk.” It’s a great tradition on 

he basketball court or the backyard 

ridiron. For Pennsauken residents, it 

as another meaning entirely. Preparing 

arbage and yard waste for collection is 

art of our daily lives. But many times, 

rash is put out improperly. The result: 

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neighborhood esthetics. Here are some 

things to keep in mind come trash day. 

Prepping For Trash Day 

There are two proper containers for 

trash, cans and bags. Trash cans can be 

galvanized steel or plastic, but all need 

handles and tight-fitting lids. Residents 

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can also use securely tied heavy duty 

plastic bags, with a thickness of no less 

than three mils. You’ll be able to determine 

this by looking at the packaging 

and finding the dimensions of the bags. 

These types of bags are usually available 

anywhere trash bags are sold, such 

as a hardware store or big box chain. 

The cans and heavy duty bags you use 

need to have a capacity from 10 to 32 

gallons and weigh no more than 50 

pounds when filled. 

As you start filling up your trash cans 

and bags, make sure that anything that 

once had liquid in it is completely 

drained, then wrapped or sacked 

before you put it in with your other 

garbage. So the Styrofoam container of 

linguini and clams that still has some 

gravy in it, has to be rinsed out. Items 

like newspapers, magazines, collapsible 

cardboard boxes and the like can be 

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bundled securely and placed out for 

pickup. Bundles can not exceed 50 

pounds of weight. 

Please remember that recyclables 

are not trash. Glass, cans, newspapers 

like the one you’re reading now, 

cardboard, and plastics need to be 

separated from your regular garbage 

and placed in the yellow containers 

supplied to each occupant or homeowner 

by Pennsauken Township. If 

you need a recycling container, please 

contact the Public Works Department 

at 856-663-0178. 

You can begin taking out the trash 

and recyclables after 4 p.m. on the day 

before your regular collection day. 

Trash bags and cans should be on the 

curb, not the street. After your trash is 

collected, please remove your empty 

cans by 8 p.m. that day. 

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the week, your garbage has to be maintained 

in a sanitary condition at your 

property prior to pickup by Waste 

Management. This means throwing your 

trash bags out your window is not an 

appropriate method of storing refuse. 

After your trash pickup has 

occurred, if some of our furry “residents” 

have torn your heavy duty bags 

and some trash is scattered about, 

please pick up the remaining refuse and 

place it in a proper receptacle. You can’t 

sweep it off of your property or push it 

into the street, particularly if your home 

or apartment complex is 10 feet away 

from a storm drain inlet. 

Metal and Bulk Items 

Metal items such as washers, dryers, 

stoves, water heaters, old BBQ grills, old 

piping, air conditioners and any other 

metal items are picked up by Waste 

Management on Wednesdays. You do 

need to notify The Department of 

Public Works by 12 p.m. on Tuesday to 

be added to the list for pick up. You can 

either call 856-663-0178 and leave a 

message with your address and what 

the item is or e-mail publicworks@ 

twp.pennsauken.nj.us. 

There are no special pickups for bulk 

items. Items such as mattresses and box 

springs, sofas, chairs and other furniture 

or bulk items are collected by Waste 

Management on your regular collection 

day. You are permitted one bulk 

item per collection day. 

Abuse of Trash Equals Loss of Cash 

Improper disposal of trash and 

garbage doesn’t just look bad and smell 

worse. It’s against the law. To help 

enforce the Township code regarding 

residential trash storage and removal, 

there are increasing levels of fines for 

trash violations. With multiple offenses, 

you’ll be facing a mandatory court 

appearance and be subject to a fine of 

up to $1,000 plus court costs. Talk about 

throwing your money away. And if you 

don’t appear in court, a bench warrant 

will be put out for your arrest. Imagine 

getting pulled over for a routine traffic 

stop and instead of a warning to slow 

down, you wind up in handcuffs, all 

because of some trash. That really stinks. 

So while dealing with your garbage is 

a dirty business, taking the time to properly 

dispose of your trash, is greatly 

appreciated by not only Pennsauken 

Township government, but your neighbors 

as well. It goes a long way to keeping 

our community nice and clean. 

There’s nothing trashy about that. 

Bernie Kofoet, Public Works superintendent, 

helped contribute to this article.


Page 23 

Harbor Freight Opens New Store In 

Pennsauken At The Point 


“It’s a great location and great city. 

[Pennsauken is] a really good growth 

community, so we wanted to be a part 

of it.” Ingelton also stated that Harbor 

Freight Tools strives to be a “good 

neighbor,” with a wiliness to support 

the Pennsauken community, as well as 

draw from the local job pool for their 

30 employees. 

Mayor John Kneib expressed his 

excitement at having another business 

setting up shop in town, particularly as 

the opening of Harbor Freight Tools 

helped create 15 new jobs for 

Pennsauken residents. 

“Any time Pennsauken residents get 

a chance to interview for new jobs in 

town, and then earn that opportunity to 

work hard and provide for their families, 

that’s a home run.” 

“The opening of Harbor Freight 

Tools speaks to the many diverse businesses 

we have in town,” adds Tim Ellis, 

B.I.G. Council chairperson. “Penn - 

sauken is a great place to do businesses, 

and more and more companies are 

recognizing that fact.” 

According to the company’s web 

site, Harbor Freight Tools has been selling 

high quality tools at “ridiculously 

low prices” since 1977. Harbor Freight 

Tools stocks over 7,000 items in categories 

including automotive, shop 

equipment, air and power tools, outdoor 

equipment, compressors, welding, 

and woodworking tools. Harbor 

Freight Tools operates over 400 stores 

nationwide, and is growing in popularity, 

as the company has received over 

five million new customers in the last 

two years. 

For more information on the products 

Harbor Freight Tools offer, visit 

www.harborfreight.com. 

For advertising rates & information call 662-5100 

PSE&G Burlington-Camden Electrical Equipment Upgrade Project 

Impacts Pennsauken 


materials. Residents may see some new 

monopoles on the property, but they 

will actually be set back further into the 

switching station. 

Overhead transmission wire 

upgrades from 138kV to 230kV will be 

taking place in Pennsauken along the 

existing PSE&G right of way, defined 

as the location or corridor in which 

electric transmission lines are built to 

Saint Stephen 

Students Donate To 

Locks Of Love 

Olivia Morales, second grader at St. 

Stephen School, Pennsauken, shows 

off her ponytail she cut off for donation 

to Locks of Love, a non-profit that 

provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged 

children suffering from long-term 

medical hair loss. The school-wide event, 

held on May 25, encouraged students to 

go under the scissors for this worthy cause. 

Special thanks to stylist and proud St. 

Stephen school parent Alexz Bocchicchio, 

who donated her time to cut hair. 

convey electric power. 

The underground portion of the 

project will upgrade underground 

138kV cables with 230kV cables from 

the Camden Switching Station to the 

Cuthbert Boulevard Substation in 

Cherry Hill. The cables will be installed 

in existing underground pipes. 

PSE&G has worked closely with the 

Township of Pennsauken to obtain all 

necessary permits and approvals and 

has been keeping the Township 

informed about the project. In addition, 

the utility has met with area residents to 

explain the project. 

Other areas included in the 

Burlington-Camden 230kV Upgrade 

Project are Burlington City, Burlington 

Township, Cherry Hill, Cinnaminson, 

Delran, Gloucester City and Willingboro. 

The entire project spans 22 miles and is 

scheduled to be in-service by June 2014. 

For more information about the 

Burlington-Camden 230kV Upgrade 

Project, contact PSE&G at 877-678-5784. 

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Your sewer line can back-up into 

our home, damaging your possessions. 

he back-up can be caused by the laterl 

line to your home, or your communiy’s 

main line. The following are a few 

imple actions you can take now to 

educe or eliminate any damage that 

ight occur. 

urvey Your Home 

If a back-up were to occur, where 

ould it most likely enter your home? 

e sure to check the following: 

Below grade toilets, sinks, showers or 

drains (i.e. any fixtures located below 

street level) 

The location of all drains and pipes in 

your basement 

If you have an overflow pipe in your 

basement, check its condition 

If your toilets are sluggish, have them 

checked by your plumber to make 

sure the lines are clear 

• Inspect the washing machine connection; 

it’s often a main entry point for a 

back-up 

Protect Your Property 

Store items and place furniture as far 

away from toilets, drains, pipes, and 

washing machines as possible. Never 

store your belongings directly on the 

basement floor. Whenever possible, elevate 

all stored items by at least a foot or 

two. Storing items in large, water-resistant 

tubs or containers can also help prevent 

damage if a back-up occurs. 

Install a Backflow Preventer 

Building codes require backflow preventers 

for new home construction or 

remodeling if any fixtures are below 

grade, and are effective in minimizing 

the damage that can occur. Pennsauken 

Township’s construction office is the 

best choice for information regarding 

this device. 

Purchase an Insurance Rider 

Most homeowner’s policies exclude 

coverage but can often be added to your 

policy at your request. Contact your 

insurance provider for more information 

regarding this important coverage. 

Your Best Defense Is 

a Good Offense 

Planning ahead can save you money 

and aggravation. More importantly, it will 

protect family valuables, such as photos 

and keepsakes, which all the insurance in 

the world could never replace. 

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Friday – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

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WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED. 

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inBooks Friends Of The Library Accepting Donations For Book Sale 

PENNSAUKEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Got used books stashed and don’t 

know what to do with them? Have 

CDs and DVDs you’ve played more 

times than you can remember? 

Beginning Sep. 4, you can donate them 

to the Friends of the Pennsauken Free 

Public Library for its annual book sale. 

This is the only fundraiser that the 

By Alan Gibson, AAP Contributor 

The annual poetry awards reception 

ponsored by the Friends of the 

ennsauken Library was held on 

un.13 at The Pennsauken Free Public 

ibrary. This year’s contest had nearly 

00 entries, and the competition was so 

ight that the judges added an 

onorable Mention category due to 

he number of quality submissions. 

At the beginning of the awards presntation, 

the Friends of the Library 

ook time to honor Mary Diescher, a 

ounding member of the organization. 

ary provided leadership since 1995 

nd worked with several library direcors. 

During Mary’s tenure as President 

f the Friends of the Library, the 

riends were able to provide the 

ibrary with both the Circulation and 

organization runs each year. 

Individuals are asked to deliver 

donated items to the library’s community 

room at the designated location 

during regular hours. 

The book sale will be open to the 

public beginning Friday, Oct. 12. Special 

purchase times will be announced 

2012 Mary Levin Poetry Contest Awards Presented 

Reference desks, chairs in the children’s 

section, and other amenities. Her hard 

work has been appreciated by both 

staff and patrons of the Library. 

The Friends of the Library are proud 

to announce this year’s winners: 

Grades One Through Four 

Amusing 

First place: Tatiana Gonzales, 

“Television;” 

Second place: Ashley Berrios, 

“Camping” 

Serious 

First place: Jocelyn Gonzales, 

“The Quiet Place;” 

Second place: Natalia Andeliz, 

“I am Who I am” 

Grades Five Through Eight 

BIG Raffle 

Support our youth mentoring 

program and take a chance 

to win some cash!!! 

Grand Prize $15,000* 

*based 5,000 tickets being sold 50% of gross revenue will be given away 

Grand Prize- 60% of prize pot up to $15,000 

Second Prize – 20% of prize pot up to $5,000 

Third to Seventh Prize – each is 4% of prize pot up to $1,000 

$10.00 per chance • Maximum of 5,000 to be sold 

Drawing to be held Monday, October 3, 2012 @ 9 a.m. 

Franklin Bank, Woolwich Twp. 

Winner need not be present 

Raffle License # RA-2012-05 NJ ID # 99-5-38833/ Must be 18 to participate 

Tickets can be purchased at www.bigraffle.org 

or complete the form below and mail to 

100 Dobbs Lane, Suite 202, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 

Please send me _____ raffle tickets at $10 each. 

My check made to Big Brothers Big Sisters for ___________ is enclosed 

Name: _________________________________________________ 

Address: ________________________________________________ 

City:________________________________ State:___ Zip:__________ 

Telephone: ____________________ Email: _____________________ 

shortly for Friends of the Pennsauken 

Free Public Library. If you are not a 

member of the organization, and would 

like to be able to make your purchases 

early, memberships will be available at 

the door on the Friends’ sale night. 

Memberships begin at $10. 

Previous attendees of this sale have 

Amusing 

First Place: Ruben Hyman, 

“I Lie Because” 

Second Place: Edward Dungee, 

“Baseball” 

Serious 

First Place: Jessica Hudec, 

“Dear Chris” 

Second Place: Deanna Rodriguez, 

“My Spitting Image” 

High School 

First Place: Reet Taylor, 

“Diversity” 

Second Place: Jenesa Bose, 

“Depression” 

Adult 

First Place: Jerri Smith, 

“We Are the Poetry” 

Second Place: Aleema Abdur-Rahman, 

“The Song of the Garden” 

Honorable Mention 

Kwa’miere Taylor-Whitfield, 

“Yankee Doodle” 

Andrew Do, 

“Red” 

Jordan Perez, 

“Yellow” 

After the awards ceremony, Reet 

Taylor spoke about his own belief in his 

theme of diversity, and what it means to 

a young man like himself of four different 

ethnicities. 

“The words flow better when I talk 

about things I care about,” explained 

Taylor. 

Jenesa Bose wrote a poem not about 

herself and her feelings, but instead 

about the main character of the book, 

“Speak.” Janesa had entered the contest 

before in 2010. 

Jessica Hudec’s poem, “Dear Chris,” 

was about her older brother, who had 

died before she was born, yet she still 

feels his presence. This was her first time 

presenting poetry. 

A special thanks to our judges, who 

read and reread the almost 500 entries, 

the teachers from nine area schools 

who encouraged their students to participate, 

and to the volunteers who 

helped make this a special night. 

The Friends of the Library also contributed 

to this article. 

remarked that, “This is the best organized 

book sale in the area,” and “There 

is a large selection of topics.” The Book 

Sale Committee is grateful for your 

donations of gently used items and for 

your patronage at the sale. 

August Library Events 

For Ages 0-2 

• Babytime – 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. There will be no program 

on Friday, 8/17. 

For Ages 3-5 

• PJ Storyhour – Mondays 8/6– 6 

p.m. Come in your PJs and join us 

for some stories and a craft before 

bedtime. 

• Sleepyhead Storyhour – Tuesday 

8/7 - 10 a.m. Did you sleep in? 

Feel free to come in your PJ’s and 

join us for stories and crafts to start 

your day. 

• Teddy Bear Sleepover – Monday 

8/13 and Tuesday 8/14 Come in at 

6 p.m. on Monday for stories and a 

craft, then say goodbye to your 

stuffed animal so he or she can 

have a library sleepover. Return 

on Tuesday at 10 a.m. to pick up 

your teddy bear and join us for 

some juice and pastries. 

For Ages 6-8 

• So You Want to be an Astronaut? 

– Wednesday 8/1– 4 p.m. Try some 

uniquely challenging tasks that 

simulate what it’s like to be an 

astronaut in space. 

• “Princess Ella – It’s ok to be different!” 

– Saturday 8/ 11 – 12 p.m. 

Come meet Princess Ella, a very 

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL 

special cockatoo, and hear her 

story. This event will be followed 

by our end of summer pizza party. 

For Ages 9-11 

• The Moon Landing – Wednesday 

8/8 – 4 p.m. Moon rocks, Buzz 

Aldrin, Apollo13: come celebrate 

all things related to space exploration. 

• “Princess Ella – It’s ok to be different!” 

– Saturday 8/ 11 – 12 p.m. 

Come meet Princess Ella, a very 

special cockatoo, and hear her 

story. This event will be followed 

by our end of summer pizza party. 

For Ages 12+ 

• Manga Club – Friday 8/3 – 4 pm. 

• Full Moon Book Club – Monday 

8/6 – 3 p.m. We will be discussing 

“Sharp Teeth” by Toby Barlow. 

See Miss Colleen ASAP to get a 

copy of the book. 

For Adults 

• Arcade Action – Thursday 8/16 – 

4:00 p.m. 

• Book Club – Thursday 8/2 – 10:15 

a.m. 

• Full Moon Book Club – Monday 

8/6 – 3 p.m. We will be discussing 

Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow. See 

Miss Colleen ASAP to get a copy 

of the book. 

• Graphic Novel Society – 

Wednesday 8/22 – 6:30 p.m.


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2012 Consumer Confidence Report 

Please Support Our Food Drive 

91,000 people in South Jersey are 

ungry. 35,000 of those are children. 

ou can help. 

The MPWC is collecting non-perishble 

items for the Food Bank of South 

ersey at our Westfield Avenue headuarters. 

When you stop in to pay your 

ill, please consider making a donation. 

The most needed items include: 

eanut butter, canned tuna or salmon, 

anned chicken or ham, dry or canned 

eans, peanuts, sunflower seeds, 

lmonds, canned fruits and vegetables, 

ruit cups, applesauce, dried fruits, 

reakfast cereals, oatmeal, rice, pasta, 

ancake mix, macaroni and cheese, 

canned soups, stews and chili, instant 

mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, canned 

yams, gravy and canned pie fillings. 

When choosing foods to donate, 

kindly consider the nutrient value so 

that our South Jersey children, adults 

and seniors are receiving healthy and 

nutritious meals year round. 

We cannot accept previously opened 

containers, repackaged or homemade 

items, any products dated before 2011 

or perishables like breads, cakes, produce 

or meat. 

Thank you in advance for your support! 

We are pleased to report that during the 

past year, the water delivered to your home or 

business complied with or exceeded all state 

and federal drinking water requirements. 

The 2012 Consumer Confidence Report 

has been mailed to all of our customers. This 

edition covers all testing completed from 

January through December 2011. We are 

proud to inform you that our compliance with 

all state and federal drinking water laws 

remains exemplary. As always, we are committed 

to delivering the best quality drinking 

water. We remain vigilant in meeting the challenges 

of source water protection, water conservation, 

and community education while 

continuing to serve the needs of all our water 

users. If you have not received your CCR 

Report, please contact our main office to 

obtain a copy. You can also view a copy on our 

website at www.mpwc.com in the “Water 

Quality” section. 

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. 

Stay Informed! Sign Up To Be 

Notified By The MPWC! 

The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water 

Commission now offers a notification 

system to help keep our customers 

informed of water emergencies and 

other events in the area. 

There are times when service in your 

area may be temporarily impacted by 

events, such as water main breaks and 

hydrant flushing. 

We now have the capability to notify 

customers via email, text message or 

telephone message. 

If you would like to be included in 

these notifications, please visit our website 

at www.mpwc.com and click on the 

“Notify Me” button. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT 

YOUR REMOTE READ DEVICES 

If you have a remote device on the exterior of your property that 

allows us to read your water meter, we need to verify that it is 

working properly and recording your water usage accurately. 

Recent issues with the remotes have caused 

inaccurate readings and higher customer bills. 

Please help us keep your readings accurate 

and costs as low as possible. 

Please compare the reading on your remote device with the meter 

inside your home and contact the MPWC with both readings. 

You may record your readings below and call the number listed. 

Outside Remote: ___________________________ 

Inside Meter: ______________________________ 

To Report Your Readings Call 856-663-6355 

Please contact us with your In/Out readings at your 

earliest convenience so that we can provide accurate billing 

and correct any discrepancies immediately. 

Thank You For Your Cooperation! 

If you have specific questions, please contact our office 

during regular business hours, 

Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 

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. 

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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

ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 

August 2012 Page 27 

Woman’s Clubs Sponsor Pennsauken Students To Attend Girl’s Career Institute 

The Woman’s Club 

f Merchant ville and 

the Evening Member - 

ship Department spon - 

sored two delegates 

Sun Hae Shin and 

Betsy Stemetzki 

from Pennsauken to attend the Girl’s 

Career Institute (GCI), a program 

offered by the New Jersey State 

Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJS- 

FWC) for girls who will complete their 

junior year of high school. Delegates 

are selected on the basis of interest, 

community service and participation in 

school activities. 

Sun Hae Shin and Betsy Stemetzki 

attended the program, held at Douglas 

Residential Campus at Rutgers 

University. The girls joined over 175 

young women from all over the state, 

and experienced a unique mini-college 

experience. Shin and Stemetzki sampled 

college life by living in a dorm, eating in 

the cafeteria, and attending lectures and 

workshops. They also learned about 

career choices and how to network with 

other delegates from all over the state of 

New Jersey. During free time, there were 

organized activities, such as swimming, 

crafts, and after-dinner programs. 

Both students will be seniors at 

Camden Catholic High School in the fall. 

Sun Hae is a foreign exchange student 

and is a member of the Sign Language 

Club. She will be teaching origami to kids 

Merchantville Farmer’s Market 

Still Going Strong 

The Merchantville Farmer’s Market 

ontinues to accommodate the needs 

f every consumer and attendee 

hrough the summer months. 

The market is held on the first and 

hird Saturday of each month from 9 

.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, now 

hrough Nov. 17. Conveniently located 

long the “Merchantville Mile,” the 

erchantville Farmer’s Market offers 

rime selections of regular and organic 

roduce, fine foods, crafts, natural prodcts, 

coffee selections, and more. There 

ill also be cooking demonstrations, 

usic, and more. 

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 

In addition to the market, visitors can 

enjoy local markets, specialty shops, and 

restaurants including McFarlan’s Market, 

Tea Kettle Bakery and Cafe, and Aunt 

Charlotte’s Candies, which was recently 

featured on ABC’s “The Chew.” 

The Merchantville Farmer’s Market is 

a community market that supports and 

promotes local farmers, growers, and producers 

of agricultural products, focusing 

on sustainable foods and goods. For more 

information, visit www.merchantville 

.com or “Like” Merchantville Farmer’s 

Market on Facebook. 

• Occupational & speech therapy 

• Respite care 

• Mi Casa Su Casa Program 

Amenities 

Beauty salon / barber service 

Telephone / Television 

at the Pennsauken Library this fall. Betsy 

is a member of the National Honor 

Society and baseball manager for the 

CCHS team. She dances at the Edge 

Dance Center in Cinnaminson. 

Fundraiser For Food Bank 

Youare 

welcome 

here! 

10 W. Maple Avenue 

Merchantville, NJ 

(856) 662-6252 

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of South Jersey 

The Woman’s Club of Merchantville – 

Evening Membership Department is 

hosting a fundraiser to support the 

Food Bank of South Jersey at the 

Coastline Restaurant on Wednesday, 

Aug. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. A donation of 

$5 is requested and all proceeds go to 

the Food Bank. A buffet and reduced 

price drinks starting at $2 are included 

in the donation. The Coastline is located 

at 1240 Brace Road, Cherry Hill, NJ. 

For more information, contact Jan at 

609-410-4650 or janwh@aol.com. 

First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville 

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PEOPLE 

Jacqueline Reyes 

& Prentiss Wade 

The engagement 

of Jacqueline Reyes, 

daughter of Reina 

Soto of Camden and 

the late Hector 

Reyes, to Prentiss 

Wade, son of Karen 

Engagements and Anniversaries 

Jacqueline Reyes 

& Prentiss Wade 

McMullen of Birmingham, Ala., is 

announced by the bride’s mother. 

Jacqueline, of Pennsauken, is a 

licensed realtor and insurance agent. 

She is employed by Trident Insurance 

Agency in Cherry Hill. 

Prentiss, also of Pennsauken, holds a 

bachelor’s degree in Information 

Technology and is currently employed 

by Global Aviation Services in 

Philadelphia. 

The couple plan to wed on Sept. 22, 

2012 in Barrington. 

Melissa Ingram & Michael Olson 

Richard and Teresa Ingram of 

Pennsauken, announce the engagement 

of their daughter, Melissa Ann, to 

Michael Edward Olson, son of John 

and Linda Olson, of Pennsauken. 

Melissa is a graduate of Pennsauken 

High School and Rowan University 

with a Teacher of the Handicapped 

degree. She is a special 

education teacher at 

the Penn sauken Inter - 

mediate School. 

Michael, a floor 

layer and contest winner 

of his apprenticeship, 

works for Local 

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delphia and Southern 

New Jersey. 

The couple is planning a June 2013 

wedding. 

John and Gladys Pritchett 

John and Gladys Pritchett, both lifelong 

residents of 

Merchantville and 

Pennsauken, celebrated 

their 70th 

wedding anniversary 

Melissa Ingram and 

Michael Olson 

John & Gladys 

Pritchett 

on June 14. They are 

blessed to have eight 

children, 16 grandchildren, 

and 19 great-grandchildren. 

John is a retired US Postal employee and 

is the owner of a small commercial business. 

Gladys has been a homemaker and 

community activist. Both have been recognized 

for their outstanding achievements 

in the community. 

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inSports 

Indians Adult Baseball Team Play In 

All Star Game At Campbell’s Field 

On July 15, the 25+ Pennsauken 

ndians Adult Baseball Team particiated 

in the South Jersey Men’s Senior 

aseball League’s All Star Game at 

ampbell’s Field, Camden. 

Festivities started with a singing of 

he National Anthem by 2009 

ennsauken Indian Michael Nurthen. 

ndians Pitcher Mike Sharp, who leads 

he league in all pitching categories, got 

he start on the mound. Sharp had sevral 

familiar faces backing him up, as 

nfielders Kevin Grygon and Rick 

ukasiak, as well as outfielder Marshall 

Gould took the field. In addition, 

Gould’s RBI stand-up double notched 

his team’s first run on the board. 

Players from across South Jersey 

enjoyed playing the game in a professional 

setting, playing on the Riversharks’ 

field and hearing their names announced 

over the public address system. 

The best of this year’s All Stars are yet 

to be selected, but those players will represent 

the South Jersey Men’s Senior 

Baseball League at a national tournament 

in either Florida or Arizona. 

Anyone interested in playing for the 

25+ Pennsauken Indians Adult Baseball 

Team are urged to “like” the Indians 

on Facebook or visit PennsaukenBase 

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new players to register. 

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South Jersey Men’s Senior Baseball 

League’s All Star Game at Campbell’s 

Field. Grygon and Lukasiak are 

Pennsauken residents who play on 

the team. 

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 

By Billy Wright, Pennsauken High 

School Athletic Director 

Never lacking for the excitement of 

a PHS football game, Big Red supporters 

will get an added incentive on 

Friday, Sept. 14, when the Indians host 

their first ever night game. The Friday 

night experience finally reaches 

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expected to be a well-attended extravaganza. 

The game is slotted for 7 p.m. at 

Vince McAneney Field, as the Cougars 

of Cherry Hill East will attempt to ruin 

the evening for a large home crowd. 

Several activities are planned for this 

memorable night, which is being 

declared PYAA night. PYAA fall sport 

athletes and family members will be 

granted free admission to the game 

with a ticket from their PYAA coach 

and the wearing of their game jersey. 

PYAA athletes will also be honored at 

a halftime procession around the track. 

Children’s activities are also planned 

and a reserved section will be set up in 

the parking lot for tail-gating and the 

sweet aroma of grilled burgers. A special 

ticket will need to be acquired from 

the Athletic Department to park in the 

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tail-gating section. 

Mark your calendar and be a part of 

history for your Friday night experience, 

as the defending state championship 

football team opens up its 2012 

home season under the lights. 

Athletes Shine In 

Summer Competition 

The extended summer heat wave did 

not slow down All South Jersey track 

and field standout Antwan Dickerson 

from his daily practices and weekend 

races, as he strives to attain national 

recognition. An AAU All-American 

during the summer of 2011, Antwan 

and his Camden PAL teammates are 

competing under the banner of the 

national governing body USATF 

championships this summer. 

Once again, Antwan advanced to the 

national finals, held July 25-29 at 

Morgan State University in Baltimore, 

Maryland. At the regional championships 

held during the July 4 weekend 

at the University of Delaware, Antwan 

won the high jump with a 6’4” clearance, 

placed second in the long jump 

with a personal best performance of 

23’2,” and had a personal best performance 

in the 110 meter high hurdles, placing 

third with a time of 14.9 seconds. 

Antwan is also a high performer in the 

classroom and is being actively recruited 

by several NCAA Division I programs. 

Antwan was not alone in qualifying, as 

six other PHS track members advanced 

to the national championships. Up and 

coming sophomore Antwoine Hardy 

also qualified in three events: the 200 

meter and 400 meter dashes, as well as 

the long jump. Antwoine placed second 

in the long jump, fourth in the 200 and 

fourth in a very fast 51.1-second 400. The 

Roberts family will be well represented 

in Baltimore. Class of 2012 PHS graduate 

Dominique advanced in the 800 meters 

and 1500 meters; younger sister Brianna, 

an incoming freshman, advanced in the 

800 meter run and the 4x100 meter relay. 

Rising juniors Tiara McDuffie and 

Aleyah Dupree both qualified for 

nationals, with Tiara running on both the 

400 and 1600 meter relays, and Aleyah 

moving on in her specialty the 400 

Intermediate hurdles. Finally, incoming 

freshman Eylse Strickland qualified in 

the 400 meter relay. 

Fall Sports Season Right 

Around The Corner 

Pennsauken Public Schools start 

after Labor Day, but PHS student athletes 

have been busy all summer 

preparing for the official NJSIAA Fall 

opener on Aug. 13. 

At the high school, the Pennsauken 

Board of Education sponsors football, 

boys and girls soccer, field hockey, and 

cross country, as well as girls volleyball 

and cheerleading. At Phifer Middle 

School, boys and girls soccer and field 

hockey are sponsored. All participants 

must have a signed parental form as 

well as an updated physical. 

Free Sports Physicals 

The Pennsauken Board of Edu - 

cation provides free sports physicals 

each August. The boys’ summer date is 

Monday Aug. 13 at 8:30 a.m., followed 

by the girls at 12:30 p.m. Each of these 

physicals is conducted in the Nurse’s 

Office at Pennsauken High School. A 

signed permission form and pre-participation 

health history and physical form 

are required. All forms can be picked 

up at the school office, at the Nurse’s 

office, or can be downloaded from 

Pennsauken.net. 

Red and White Football Game 

on August 18 

The annual Red and White Football 

game is expanding this year to include 

participation from alumni of the PHS 

boys and girls soccer teams. Held on 

Aug. 18 at 10 a.m., the carnival-like 

atmosphere of the Red and White game 

will allow parents and community supporters 

to get a glimpse of the Big Red 

teams in competition. At the conclusion 

of the scrimmages the All Sports 

Boosters Club and Gridiron Football 

Club will host a cookout for parents and 

Boosters Club members. Sign-ups for 

the Club will be available on game day 

under the Red and White tent. 

For soccer alumni wishing to participate, 

e-mail Mark Klimek at mklimek 

@pennsauken.net or Billy Snyder at 

wsnyder@pennsauken.net. 

All Sports Boosters Club 

Invited New Members 

The All Sports Boosters Club is hosting 

a meet and greet for parents, community 

members, alumni, and business 

leaders on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m., 

in the PHS cafeteria. Refreshments will 

be served. 

Club members are excited about 

recruiting new parents to assist in the 

numerous activities planned for the 

upcoming year. The membership fee is 

nominal and this is a great opportunity 

for parents to get involved in helping 

forge a positive experience for the over 

550 Pennsauken student-athletes. 

If you want to keep up with all of 

the athletic happenings, visit www.penn 

sauken.net and click on the sports link 

under the Department tab.


Page 31 

Young Gymnast Wins Competition, Nurse Loses Pounds On TV 


With the Summer Olympics already 

n full swing in London, millions around 

he world are cheering for an elite 

roup of young athletes. But for 

ennsauken’s Zaakira Muhammad is 

ompeting for a gold medal of a differnt 

kind: a college scholarship. 

Muhammad dramatically increased 

er chances for that coveted scholarship 

y winning first place at the Junior 

lympics National Invitation Tourna - 

ent (NIT) in Virginia Beach, Va. 

uhammad placed first on floor and 

eam, second on bars, third in the vault 

nd first place all around, quite an accomlishment 

for high school sophomore. 

But her performance isn’t that all surrising, 

especially to her mother, Renee. 

“I knew it she could do it all along, 

ut she had to have the confidence in 

erself to pull it off,” explained Renee. 

I didn’t think anyone could beat her if 

he brought her A Game.” 

Zaakira’s A Game is born from an 

xtensive training regimen, as she pracices 

four hours a day, five days a week 

t TNT Gymnastics in Maple Shade. 

uhammad started competing at age 

, making a transition from cheerleadng 

to gymnastics after her mother and 

er coach, Todd Weiss, suggested she 

ive it a try. From there, Zaakira has 

ounced, jumped and flipped her way 

o success. But it hasn’t been easy. 

njuries had provided some setbacks 

nd she and her family have sacrificed a 

ot for her passion, but Zaakira’s hard 

ork, combined with the support of her 

dedicated family and coach, continues 

to pay off. 

“It’s worth it. I like the competition 

and have a lot of friends at each event. 

In the future I can get a scholarship for 

college.” 

Pennsauken Nurse Loses 

Over 60 Pounds On TV Show 

Pennsauken’s Ebony Marinnie was 

a hard core athlete in her twenties, playing 

basketball, volleyball and softball. 

But by her admission, life sometimes 

“hits you.” And after become a single 

parent, going back to school and working 

two jobs, the Cooper University 

nurse found herself out of shape and 

looking for something to help her get 

out of “the pits.” 

Then she opened her inbox. 

“There was an e-mail that was sent 

out that they were having an open casting 

call for nurses that wanted to lose 40 

to 100 pounds,” says Marinnie. “Before 

you know it, I was on a plane to LA.” 

That brought her to the set of ABC’s 

show, The Revolution. Hosted by Ty 

Pennington, the show helps complete 

transformations in all areas of life including 

body, health, style, mind and environment. 

The five-month experience helped 

Ebony change her life around, and at the 

“Aloha” from 

time of the reveal, she lost an impressive 

63 pounds. 

“My athletic background really 

helped a lot. It was easier to take direction 

and get that ‘Eye of the Tiger.’” 

Today, the 33-year-old has lost a total 

of 73 pounds. Marinnie trains at the 

Spa Fitness Center in Pennsauken, and 

has continued to step up her exercise 

regimen. 

“One thing that I will always take 

from this was that The Revolution did 

not give me the seed. That seed was 

inside of me. I just needed a drop of 

water,” explains Ebony. “They were 

that water. I’m not looking back.” 

Cooper University Nurse Ebony 

Marinnie, seen here with television 

host Ty Pennington, lost an impressive 

73 pounds after her five-month 

experience on ABC’s The Revolution. 

Bobby Ray’s 

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Final Registration 

for PYAA Football, 

Cheerleading 

PYAA Football and Cheerleading 

egistration for children ages 4-14, 

ncluding freshmen, will be held 

hroughout August, Monday through 

riday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Practices for football and cheerleadng 

start the first week of August. Please 

ign up before then, so your child can 

ake full advantage of practicing with 

heir squad. Birth certificates are 

equired for first year players. Proof of 

ennsauken residency is also required 

or all participants. 

Registrations are held at the main 

ield house on Marion and Elm 

venues. For more information on 

ootball, please contact Jim at 856-952- 

287. For questions regarding cheereading, 

please call Michelle at 856- 

66-0949. 

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