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BUSINESS·INDUSTRY·GOVERNMENT 

COUNCIL OF PENNSAUKEN 

PUBLISHED BY THE 

BUSINESS, INDUSTRY AND 

GOVERNMENT COUNCIL 

OF PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP 

VOL.17, NO.2 A Publication for the Community of Pennsauken February 2012 

Weatherization and 

Energy Programs Help 

In-Need Families 

During Winter Months 

Low income families in Pennsauken 

nd throughout Camden County may 

e eligible for some help keeping 

heir houses warm during the winter, 

hanks to several government-sponored 

programs. 

“These weatherization and energy 

rograms are available to assist income 

ligible individuals within Camden 

ounty communities,” says Michele 

illiams, Energy Program director, 

amden County Council On Economic 

pportunity (OEO). “These programs 

re especially rewarding since they assist 

ith making homes safe and more enery 

efficient. They also provide assistance 

ith residents’ actual heating bills and 

nder approved medical conditions can 

lso assist with cooling needs.” 

nergy Saving Programs 

The Weatherization Assistance Pro - 

ram helps elderly, handicapped and 

ow-income persons to weatherize their 

omes, improving their heating system 

fficiency and conserving energy. 

ligible recipients will receive both an 

nergy audit and installation of the recmmended 

energy efficiency measures 

t no cost. The program is available year 

ound to New Jersey residents. 

The Low Income Home Energy 

ssistance Program is a federally fundd 

program to provide one-time aid to 

ow income households to pay for heatng 

costs. Even if these costs are includd 

as part of an individual’s rent, they 

ay still be eligible to receive aid. 

pplications are accepted from 

ovember 1 through April 30. 

continued on page 23 

New Pennsauken Mayor John Kneib takes Oath of Office 

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor 

Township Committeeman John Kneib 

took the oath of office as Pennsauken’s 

mayor for 2012 at the annual reorganization 

meeting, held at the Pennsauken 

Country Club on Jan. 4. 

The oaths of office for Mayor Kneib, 

Deputy Mayor Rick Taylor and newlyelected 

committeeman Jack Killion 

were administered by Superior Court 

Judge Louis R. Meloni of Pennsauken. 

Betsy McBride, elected to serve on the 

Township Committee for the very first 

time, was sworn into office by her husband, 

Superior Court Judge Edward J. 

McBride, Jr. 

During his remarks, Mayor Kneib 

expressed how honored he was to be the 

ambassador of Pennsauken. The new 

mayor also took the opportunity to 

thank former township committeeman 

Bill Orth for encouraging him to run for 

office four and a half years ago. “I now 

know that people can make a difference 

John Kneib, accompanied by his daughter Colleen and wife Mary, is sworn in as 

Mayor of Pennsauken by Superior Court Judge Louis R. Meloni. 

and that I can make a difference,” says 

Kneib. 

Mayor Kneib stressed that the main 

goal of the Township Committee in 2012 

is to maintain a clear and open dialogue 

with Pennsauken residents. 

“We’re going to communicate the 

daily ins and outs and nuances the 

Township faces. We’re going to do it in a 


Major Leaguers Come to Pennsauken to Fight Pediatric Cancer 

All-Star Pitcher and South Jersey Native Andrew 

Bailey with the Phillie Phanatic Photo courtesy of Strike 3 Foundation) 

ED RAMMING 

INSURANCE AGENCY INC. 

Serving Pennsauken for Over 50 Years • Notary Service 

4502 Westfield Ave., Pennsauken • 856-663-5538 

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On January 7, Major League Baseball Players, Philadelphia sports 

alumni, local celebrities and members of the South Jersey community 

came together for a very special cause. 

The first-ever Bailey Bowl, held at Pinsetter Bar and Bowl on Maple 

Ave., raised funds for The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and pediatric 

cancer research. The event was hosted by Andrew Bailey, a Major 

League Baseball All-Star who grew up in South Jersey and recently 

became the newest closer for the Boston Red Sox. Bailey serves as the 

development director of The Strike 3 Foundation, a charitable organization 

founded in 2007 by his former teammate, Major League pitcher 

Craig Breslow. 

The source of inspiration for the non-profit is Breslow’s older sister, 

a pediatric thyroid cancer survivor. Impressed by Breslow’s hard work 

and dedication, Bailey got steadily more involved with Strike 3, which 

has led him to his first solo fundraiser in South Jersey. 


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in side 

Mayor Kneib stresses 

the importance of 

communication. 

See Page 3 

Pennsauken native 

becomes president of 

Marquette University. 

See Page 13 

Fire Department honors 

members during annual 

award dinner. 

See Page 16 

Plus! 

Calendar pg. 2 

Mayor’s Corner pg. 3 

B.I.G. News pg. 4 

In Schools pg. 7 

In Town 

pg.15 

Public Works pg.19 

Waterlines pg.24 

Classified pg.25 

In Books 

pg.26 

In Sports 

pg.29 

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February 2012 

FEBRUARYCALENDAR 

Around the World Tea 

Sponsored by Athene Chapter #201 

.E.S. Held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 

1 at the Merchantville Masonic 

odge, 6926 Park Ave., Pennsauken. A 

10 donation from attendees is requestd. 

For more information, contact Eva 

t 856-662-2118. 

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Gold 

Silver 

Women’s Club Luncheon 

The Merchantville Woman’s Club 

monthly tea luncheon will be on 

Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Merchant - 

ville Community Center, Somerset 

Avenue and Greenleigh Ct., beginning 

at 12 p.m. The guest speaker will 

be Courtney Kronenthal, PhD, For 

more information, contact Geri at 856- 

665-5468. 

Old Fashioned Dreamland 

Jazz Cabaret 

Held on Friday, Feb. 17 at the 

Camden County Boathouse, 7050 N. 

Park Drive, Pennsauken, from 8 to 10 

p.m. Enjoy an evening of live jazz music 

the way it was meant to be heard. 

Tickets are $20 per person and can be 

purchased at the front door. Dancing 

and light refreshments are included. 

302 HADDONFIELD ROAD 

(ACROSS FROM THE CHERRY HILL MALL) 

For more information, contact the 

Camden County Cultural & Heritage 

Commission at 856-858-0040. 

TV and Electronics 

Recycling Event 

The Pollution Control Financing 

Authority of Camden County is hosting 

a special TV and Electronics Recycling 

Event on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 7 a.m. 

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Landfill, 9600 River Rd. Examples 

of devices that can be recycled are 

TVs, computer monitors, computers, 

telephones, radios and rechargeable 

batteries. For more information, visit 

www.pcfacc.com or call 856-665-8787. 

Scouting for a Cure 

Scouting for a Cure hosts its Winter 

Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 

Pinsetter Bar & Bowl, 7111 Maple 

Ave., Pennsauken, beginning at 7:30 

p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for 

children ages 13 to 18 and free for children 

under 12. The event is organized 

by Pennsauken native Will George in 

memory of his wife Florinda, who lost 

her battle with breast cancer. Proceeds 

benefit the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge 

of Philadelphia, a project of the 

American Cancer Society. For more 

information, visit http://www.scoutingforacure.org. 

Symposium on Dynamic 

Sustainability 

Dynamic Sustainability: The role of 

diversity in creating a sustainable world 

will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 2 

to 5 p.m. at the Urban Promise 

Sanctuary, 3700 Rudderow St., 

Pennsauken. This interactive event will 

discuss the role of diversity in creating 

stronger communities, a more robust 

economy, and a healthy environment. 

The event is free to attend and donations 

are gladly accepted. For more 

information, contact Lori Braunstein at 

609-238-3449. 

Irish Nite 

Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish is 

hosting its annual Irish Nite, Saturday, 

Mar. 3 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Msgr. 

Kavanagh Hall, 48th St. and Camden 

Ave., Pennsauken. An evening of great 

food and fun. Irish music provided by 

Balliná. Beer and set-ups are provided. 

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the 

door. Tables of 10 or more can be 

reserved. Call 856-662-2721 for tickets. 

Bowling Fundraiser 

A fundraiser to support youth bowling 

programs will be held at Pinsetter 

Bar & Bowl, 7111 Maple Ave., 

Pennsauken on Sunday, Mar. 11 from 

3 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person 

and include three hours of unlimited 

bowling, shoe rental and a two-hour 

buffet. All profits benefit youth bowling 

programs and the Grand Prix 

Scholarship. For more information, call 

856-858-7100. 

For advertising rates and 

information call 662-5100

February 2012 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN 

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MAYOR’S 

C 

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R Mayor John Knieb 

For my first column as the Mayor of 

ennsauken, I would again like to say 

ow honored and privileged I am to 

epresent the Township as its ambassaor. 

It’s a role I take very seriously and 

look forward to working with all of 

ur residents. 

I have lived here in Pennsauken for 

0 years. Like many of you, my family 

as grown up here. My daughter went 

o school here, and my wife Mary and I 

ave been active in our community 

A R E Y O U T H I N K I N G O F M O V I N G 

We would like to thank the residents of Pennsauken for the confidence they showed in 

Peze & Carroll, Inc. making us the # 1 real estate office in homes sold in Pennsauken for 2011. 

We had 30% more listings sold in Pennsauken than the 2nd place competitor!!! 

2011 was a very successful year for Peze & Carroll with our 40 plus agents selling houses in 

the following South Jersey Towns: 

•Barrington 

•Brigantine 

•Brooklawn 

•Browns Mills 

•Burlington 

•Camden 

Beginning 2012 With A Commitment to 

Communication and to Our Town 

•Cherry Hill 

•Delran 

•Gloucester Township 

•Haddonfield 

•Hammonton 

through many of our town’s great service 

organizations. I also share your concerns 

about the everyday issues that 

affect you and your loved ones, as well 

as your commitment to helping 

improve Pennsauken. 

During my term as a mayor, my main 

goal is to establish complete transparency 

in regards to what’s happening 

in our Township. There needs to be a 

better understanding of why decisions 

are made and how these actions benefit 

Pennsauken. We must also be equally 

clear about the problems that we face 

and how we can overcome them. 

It’s very important that the opinions 

of all Pennsauken residents be heard 

and understood. The people who call 

our town home have many ideas about 

•Lindenwold 

•Maple Shade 

•Mount Laurel 

•Marlton 

•Merchantville 

how to improve things. The Township 

Committee is dedicated to evaluating 

the ones with value and providing a 

reason why when a suggestion wouldn’t 

work. When it comes to our town, there 

is no such thing as just a yes or no 

answer. Each yes and no must have 

validating points, expressed in a very 

professional, straightforward and factual 

manner. We will do our best to try and 

explain the reasons behind our answers. 

Pennsauken will no doubt face many 

challenges in 2012. But our town is wellpositioned 

to face them head on. I’m 

fortunate to be able to rely on the experience 

of several great past mayors. I 

also have the support of many dedicated 

employees who work in our 

Township Building, as well as our staff 

•Moorestown 

•Palmyra 

•Pennsauken 

•Pine Hill 

•Riverside 

•Runnemede 

•Southampton 

•Swedesboro 

•Wenonah 

•Winslow 

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in 2012, Please call us at 856-663-9100. 

who goes out into our community to 

assist our residents. 

The people of Pennsauken also have 

an important role to play in the upcoming 

year. Your involvement is essential 

to help our town move forward, and it’s 

as simple as adjusting your perception. 

We must change the prevailing attitude 

of “us versus them.” In reality, 

there is no, “them.” There is only “us.” 

We’re all Pennsauken residents. We all 

have the Township’s best interests at 

heart. When we keep this in mind, 

there’s nothing that we can’t accomplish 

for the betterment of our home. 

Pennsauken is a great town. With the 

help of our residents, we can make it 

even better. 

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PENNSAUKEN 

FEBRUARY 

PUBLIC 

MEETINGS 

Township Committee: 

Agenda/Conference 5:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, Feb. 1 and Feb. 15 

Regular Business 5:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, Feb. 22 

Zoning Board of Adjustment 

7 p.m. Zoning Feb. 1 and Feb. 15 

Planning Board: 

6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 and Feb. 28 

All meetings: 

Pennsauken Municipal Building 

5605 Crescent Blvd. 

Gary Peze 

Bob Carroll 

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February 2012 

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By Tim Ellis, Vice President, Primerica 

Business, Industry and Government Council Announces 2012 Steering Committee 

We’re watching the end of the football 

eason. Others can’t wait for the start of 

he baseball season. However, we’re in a 

ery important time when it comes to 

our finances. It’s “IRA Season.” 

So what does that mean 

As people begin preparing to file their 

axes, they are looking for ways to reduce 

heir tax burden from the previous year. 

nvesting in an Individual Retirement 

ccount or IRA, is one way to do this. 

et up an IRA with a bank or other 

inancial institution, mutual fund or stock 

roker. The size of your investment 

hould be based on your goals, as well as 

ow close you are to retirement. Each 

RA is different, as are your tax season 

enefits. 

Kate Burns, executive director of Haddon Township’s Business Improvement 

Districts, addresses attendees at the BIG Council’s January Meeting. 

The Business, Industry and Gov - 

rnment Council of Pennsauken 

ecently announced the members of 

he organization’s steering committee 

or 2012. The committee was voted on 

y members of the B.I.G. Council presnt 

at January’s meeting. 

Congratulations to Chairman Tim 

llis, Primerica and Associates, Vice 

hairwoman Janet Stevens, Stevens 

anagement Group, Secretary Fran 

avin, Sir Speedy Printing and 

arketing, and Treasurer Terry Carr, 

ennsauken Township Department of 

conomic Development. In addition, 

ony Marinelli, Marinelli & Associates 

ill serve as the B.I.G. Council’s indeendent 

accountant, and Kathleen 

arvey, Plant Artistry, LLC, is the 

teering committee’s member-at-large. 

In addition to helping chart the 

rganization’s direction for 2012, members 

of the steering committee will also 

assist in the development of Penn - 

sauken’s four key business zones as 

previously announced in the January 

issue of All Around Pennsauken. 

First Meeting of 2012 

a BIG Success 

Pennsauken’s B.I.G. Council saw a 

Traditional IRAs 

A Traditional IRA allows you to 

invest pretax income. Individuals can 

contribute up to $5,000 of earned income 

annually. If you’re aged 50 or older, the 

maximum amount you can invest is 

$6,000. You can make contributions to 

your Traditional IRA up to age 70 1 ⁄2. 

These contributions can be fully or partially 

deductible, depending on your circumstances, 

an immediate benefit at tax 

time. In fact, you have real tax flexibility 

with a Traditional IRA. Specifically, 

this year’s filing deadline has been 

extended to April 17. If you decide to 

contribute to a Traditional IRA 

between now and the deadline, you 

have a choice of what tax year you want 

to apply it to. So you can apply for pretax 

deduction for your 2011 tax return 

or you can save it for next year. 

In addition, any earnings your 

B·I·G 



strong turnout at its first meeting of 

2012. Held at Colleen’s Restaurant and 

Caterer on Route 73 North and 

Remington Ave., participants heard 

from Kate Burns, executive director of 

Haddon Township’s Business Improve - 

ment Districts. Burns has been instrumental 

in the B.I.G. Council’s growth, as 

several of the organization’s initiatives 

account gains are tax-deferred, so no 

capital gains or dividend income is 

taxed until you tap into those funds 

for retirement. You have to wait to 

withdraw funds until after you reach 

59 1 ⁄2, or you’ll find yourself paying 

a 10 percent penalty on your account 

in addition to all the deferred taxes. 

Roth IRAs 

Roth IRAs are similar to Traditional 

IRAs, but there are fewer restrictions. 

There are no age limits on Roth IRA 

contributions, provided you have compensation 

or alimony income. You can 

invest in a Roth IRA after age 70, and 

investments earnings in a Roth IRA 

can grow tax-free. They can also be 

withdrawn tax-free if you have owned 

the account for at least five years and 

are age 59 1 ⁄2 or older. There are no 

mandatory withdraws at age 70 1 ⁄2. 

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 

As part of its mission to foster business 

growth and create networking opportunities throughout 

Pennsauken and Merchantville, the Business Industry and 

Government Council launched its 2012 Membership Drive. 

For a $200 annual fee, B.I.G. Council members 

will receive free attendance to select monthly 

meetings, access to a Shop Pennsauken online 

business directory, discounted ad rates for 

All Around Pennsauken, as well as 

other exclusive offers. 

For more information or to request a membership form, 

send an e-mail to the B.I.G. Council Membership Committee 

at BIGCouncilPennsauken@gmail.com. 

have been patterned after some of 

Haddon Township’s successful programs. 

Burns spoke about how businesses 

can work together with government to 

make their town more business-friendly, 

giving examples from her work in 

Haddon Township. She also applauded 

the attendees for their regular involvement 

with the B.I.G. Council. “It’s so 

important that business owners come 

together like this,” says Burns. “As long 

as you are coming up with ideas and 

working together, you can accomplish 

a lot.” 

Burns’ presentation was very wellreceived. 

“January’s meeting was unbelievably 

excellent,” says Norma Kamis, owner of 

the Pennsauken-based Back on Track 

Accounting Services. 

“Kate provided us with so many 

ideas that we can adopt and develop in 

our Township.” 

Our Next Meeting 

The next B.I.G. Council meeting 

will be held on Feb. 8 at Colleen’s 

Pennsauken Can Take Advantage of “IRA Season” During Tax Time 

Pennsauken Night 

at the Phillies 

It’s a matter of weeks before The 

Philadelphia Phillies head down to 

Clearwater for the start of Spring 

Training and renew hopes for another 

championship. It’s the perfect time to 

announce the return of Pennsauken 

Night at the Phillies. 

Held on Wednesday, May 9, at 

Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa., 

The Phillies will take on The New York 

Mets. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. 

Ticket prices and ordering information 

will be listed in the March issue of 

All Around Pennsauken. 

Choosing What’s Best 

If you’re just starting out, or beginning 

a family look at your 401K matching 

options first, then your IRAs. If you 

are converting your Traditional IRA to 

a Roth IRA or have a 401K to rollover, 

it’s best to check with an investment 

professional and tax advisor to fully 

weigh your options. 

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Every month the B.I.G. Council 

will Spotlight members in 

All Around Pennsauken. 

Restaurant and Caterer. Registration 

begins at 7:30 a.m. The guest speaker 

will be Al Taubenberger, executive 

director and president of The Greater 

Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of 

Commerce, who will talk about the 

ways businesses can work together to 

foster growth. 

For more information on the Busi - 

ness Industry and Government Council, 

to become a participating member, or 

to register for the meetings, contact 

Larry Cardwell or Terry Carr at Penn - 

sauken Township’s Office of Economic 

Development at (856) 665-1000, Ext. 

108 or Ext. 153 or send an e-mail to 

BigCouncilPennsauken@gmail.com. 

BIGCouncil 

Breakfast Meeting 

Wednesday, Feb.8th • 7:30 am 

Route 73 North, Pennsauken 

Guest Speaker: 

AL TAUBENBERGER 

$15 per person if registered 

by 1/9 • $20 at the door 

RSVP: 856-663-1000 Terry Carr at ext. 

153 or tcarr@twp.pennsauken.nj.us 

Larry Cardwell at ext. 108 or 

lcardwell@twp.pennsauken.nj.us 

Spa Fitness Center 

1585 Rt. 73 S, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 

856-661-9999 spafitnesscenter.com 

Helping the South Jersey community stay fit with excellent customer service 

and fitness programming. —Tom Loperfido 

■ 

Marinelli & Associates 

6728 Park Ave., Pennsauken, NJ 08109 

856-663-6233 

Serving Pennsauken, Merchantville and the entire area with individual and small business accounting, 

payroll and tax services. —Tony Marinelli 

■ 

“19” Bar & Grille by Vitarelli’s 

3800 Haddonfield Road, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 

856-488-5800 cateringbyvitarellis.com 

Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, dinner Wednesday through Sunday. 

Located downstairs at the Pennsauken Country Club. —Christina Vitarelli 

For more information on membership, or how you 

can be a Spotlight Business, send an email to the 

B.I.G. Council Membership Committee at 

BIGCouncilPennsauken@gmail.com.

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February 2012 

Looking Back at the Original Reality Television: The Central Airport Dance Marathons 

By Robert Fisher- 

Hughes, AAP 

Columnist and 

Amateur Historian 

LOOKING BACK 

IN HISTORY 

In recent years, one might think that 

eality TV had originated a form of 

ntertainment that is actually a timehonored 

formula of American show 

biz: a long, elaborate competition highlighted 

by familiar character types and 

dramatic scenarios. In Pennsauken, this 

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format was played out for large audiences 

long before television became a 

fixture of the American living room, in 

the form of the dance marathon. 

Endurance or long-distance dancing 

began as a stunt, then a fad, originating 

in England and exported to America in 

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the 1920s. From flag-pole sitting to swallowing 

live goldfish and a catalog of 

other foolishness, the roaring twenties 

lived up to its name. 

In the depression era of the 1930s, a fad 

could become a business, when low-cost, 

local entertainment for the masses could 

generate a good return. Professional promoters 

began to present a new form of 

dance marathon all over the country, 

including right here in Pennsauken. 

In 1931, a promoter named Fred 

Mitchell arranged to have the use of a 

hangar building at Central Airport in 

Pennsauken to stage a dance marathon 

with all the trappings. Through a sponsorship 

arrangement with The Courier 

Post, Mitchell also ensured continuing 

publicity for the competition and a 

boost for its credibility among the public. 

There were also occasional broadcasts 

over radio station WTEL. 

Dance marathons became more 

sophisticated. Strict rules were enforced 

by floor judges. Generally, 45 minutes of 

dancing, or movement approximating 

dancing, was followed by a strictly timed 

15-minute break for sleeping, eating and 

hygienic needs. In the Central Airport 

marathon, these breaks were supplemented 

by a generous 30-minute 

evening break in the 24/7 dancing. A professional 

orchestra or band provided the 

music and an experienced master of ceremonies 

made announcements and 

called the action like a horse race. Soon 

these were joined by a staff of comics and 

vaudeville acts to keep the audience 

entertained during the grueling hours of 

the contest. 

Fifty-one local couples signed up for 

the 1931 marathon, including Ethel 

Papp of Camden, an aspiring entertainer 

and singer in her own right. Also 

entering the contest were local favorites 

such as Frenchy Lehman and her partner 

Johnny Hartman, and Ray Dilks 

and Anna Nightingale. However, a 

substantial number of the contestants 

came from far afield and included 

professionals such as Billie and Mac 

continued on page 14


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inSchool 

PHS Student of 

the Month Award 

Ceremony for 

December 

Each month, the Pennsauken Board of 

ducation recognizes students for their contribuions 

and success in Pennsauken High School. 

hese students and their families are invited to 

ttend the Board of Education Business Meeting 

or an informal awards ceremony. 

PHS freshman Sierra Ortiz is congratulated by 

Board of Education President Danny O’Brien for 

her accomplishments. Her father proudly stands 

by her side. 

Board of Education Vice President Dung Nguyen 

presented PHS freshman Isabella Semprevivo 

with her certificate for Student of the Month, 

seen here with her family. 

N’Dea Irvin-Choy, PHS sophomore Student of 

the Month Recipient, accompanied by her 

mother, is presented her certificate from Board 

of Education Member Bernie Kofoet. 

Dr. Allyson Meloni, Board of Education member, 

awards PHS sophomore Yianni Pasamihalis with 

his Student of the Month certificate. Standing 

with Yianni is his mother. 

Baldwin Winter 

Wonders 

Ms. Mimm’s class at Baldwin School 

xplored the wonders of winter during 

he Curiosity Corner unit using various 

abs throughout their classroom. 

In the science lab, they made obserations 

and predictions about how ice 

elts while creating colored designs on 

he lazy susan. During sand lab students 

eadied the reptiles for the winter chill. 

hile in the art lab students created 

inter scenes using small plungers, 

ponge stamps and rubber band brushs. 

Block lab provided the students a 

hance to use front loaders to plow the 

now from the roads. 

The students also read books and 

elped the bears hibernate in their 

ardboard box “caves” for the long 

inter. 

Guess what Water forms ice when 

t’s cold and ice melts when it’s hot. 

Lastly, students can make snowballs 

nd snowflakes using many different 

ools. 

PHS junior Danielle Kelley is congratulated by 

Board of Education Member Matthew McDevitt 

for her accomplishments. Her parents proudly 

stand by her side. 

Working in the science lab exploring ice 

is student Noah Arroyo. 

Board of Education Member Dr. Allyson Meloni 

presents PHS junior Lan Le with his certificate 

for Student of the Month seen here with his 

mother. 

Intermediate School Has Spirit 

On Friday, Dec. 23, the Intermediate 

School celebrated their half day schedule 

with the traditional spirited volleyball 

game between the faculty and the 

students. 

During each of the gym classes 

teachers “geared up” for a showdown 

of skills with their fifth and sixth grade 

students. 

The students had the advantage in 

sheer numbers (30 to a class), while the 

faculty held the advantage in size and 

strength. 

It was a wonderful experience and a 

great way to begin the holiday season 

and welcome in the New Year. 

Fifth and sixth grade students show their power on the volleyball court. 

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 

Jessica Ball, PHS senior Student of the Month 

Recipient, accompanied by her father, is presented 

her certificate from Board of Education Member 

Michael Stargell. 

Fine School News 

What do you get when you combine 

graham crackers, licorice strings, lemon 

heads, and enthusiastic students 

Creative, well-designed and decorated 

gingerbread houses! 

On Dec. 21, the students from Mrs. 

Beaumont’s fourth grade and Mrs. 

Schultz’s third grade classes at Fine 

School worked in small groups to build 

amazing gingerbread structures. 

They used homemade royal icing to 

hold the crackers together as they 

shaped them into interesting designs. 

Then, students used about a dozen 

different kinds of candies to make them 

beautiful. There were bushes, walkways, 

windows, and even solar lights on 

the lawns. 

All the boys and girls, as well as the 

adults, had a good time cooperating 

with each other while learning the 

basics of design. 

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Delair PTA Craft Night 

Over 100 students and 

arents came prepared for 

un and enjoyment at the 

elair PTA Winter Craft 

ight in December. The 

vent was a perfect evening 

o celebrate the winter seaon, 

express creativity and 

pend time together. 

With tables full of suplies 

provided by the PTA, 

tudents joined in the craftaking 

fun, designing 

tained glass drawings, winter-themed 

ictures, felt trees, stockings, snowmen, 

nd many other exciting crafts. 

“The families of Delair are so suportive 

of all the activities provided for 

The theme for November 

as “Respect ful (Polite with 

ood Manners).” The folowing 

are the students who 

ere selected for this award: 

hania Peralta, Anthony 

havarria, Raul Beltran, 

rianna Miller, Gavin Ruby, 

icholas Gonzalez, Isaury 

aldez, Layla Ab dullahartinez, 

Nathan Wiand, 

ianelle Delgado, and 

icole Montes. 

Glue and glitter were used to put the finishing 

touches on their felt stockings. 

Longfellow Students of the Month 

Phifer Student Accepted for 

Ambassador Program 

Eighth grade Howard M. Phifer 

iddle School student, Andrew 

ebron has been accepted to the 

eople to People Student Ambassador 

rogram. 

Acceptance into this international 

rogram has been based on a demontration 

of leadership and citizenship, a 

esire to learn about diverse cultures, 

nd a willingness to venture into the 

orld, in the name of peace, friendship 

nd understanding. 

The program was started in 1956 by 

resident Dwight D. Eisenhower. 

As a Student Ambassador, Andrew 

ill represent his family, school, church, 

own, and nation. 

He will travel to Italy, Sicily, and 

reece, interact with people, experince 

different cultures, see new places 

nd make new friends. 

Andrew is a member of the Phifer 

iddle School’s National Junior 

onor Society, “A” Honor Roll, 

oncert Band, Jazz Band, Student 

ouncil (alternate), Wrestling Team, 

the students,” remarked Assistant 

Superintendent/Principal Slater. “It is 

wonderful to watch the smiling faces of 

both children and parents working 

together on creating their crafts.” 

Student Ambassador, Andrew Lebron, 

is a student at Phifer Middle School. 

and Breast Cancer Walk. He is also 

a PTA Reflections Program winner 

and was awarded Student of the Month 

for November. He plays on several 

PYAA Teams, and attends Bethel 

A.M.E. Church. 

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Roosevelt School Highlights 

Roosevelt Takes A Ride 

on The Polar Express 

On Dec. 22, the students and faculty 

boarded the Roosevelt Polar Express 

Train. 

Students and faculty enjoyed the reading 

of the Polar Express, by BSIP teachers, 

Mr. Helfman and Mrs. Wheeler. 

Afterwards, students and faculty 

enjoyed a snack with their friends. 

Roosevelt Celebrates Noche 

Buena 

The kindergarten classes of Mrs. 

Upshaw and Miss Vesper celebrated 

Holidays Around the World with student 

Jacob Munoz’s father and family 

Mrs. Fitzgerald’s 

Second Grade 

Class Has a Visitor 

Roosevelt School was so fortunate to 

have a wonderful mother, parent and 

author, Elsie Gould Matthews, visit 

Mrs. Fitzgerald’s second grade class. 

Mrs. Matthews, the mother to Lana 

Matthews in the second grade, wrote 

and published a book called “Princess 

Ella: It’s Okay to be Different.” 

The book is about her cockatoo, Ella, 

a courageous little bird that dared to be 

different. 

Mrs. Matthews, with Ella by her side, 

came to Roosevelt School and read her 

book to Mrs. Fitzgerald’s class. 

The class really enjoyed learning 

about birds and how to be yourself. 

For more on Mrs. Matthew’s book, 

visit www.lulu.com. 

Principal Lawrence gets a chance to 

visit with Princess Ella. 

Honor Roll Assembly 

at Burling School 

The students who made the Honor 

Roll for the 1st Marking Period were recognized 

for achieving high grades in their 

class work in a December assembly. 

Students were called to the front of 

the room to receive their certificate and 

be recognized for their efforts. 

These children worked hard and 

tried their best to achieve this goal. 

Congratulations to these outstanding 

students! 

members. 

Mr. Munoz and his father 

came to visit the classes and 

talk and demonstrate what 

Caribbean (Puerto Rican 

and Dominican) cultures do 

to celebrate Christmas Eve 

(Noche Buena). 

The children were 

delighted with the stories 

and had fun playing all the 

instruments Mr. Munoz and 

his father brought in for the 

students to play. 

The students enjoyed and 

appreciated the learning 

experience of this culture. 

Mr. Munoz talks to the students about the culture 

of the Caribbean. 

Upcoming Events... 

February 2 Pennsauken High School Parent/Teacher Conferences – 

5:30 – 8:30pm 

February 8 Intermediate School Parent/Teacher Conferences/Book 

Fair – 5:00 – 8:00pm 

February 9 Middle School Parent/Teacher Conferences – 5:30 – 

8:00pm 

February 16 Pennsauken Board of Education Conference Meeting – 

Adm. Bldg. – 7:00pm 

February 20 Schools closed in observance of President’s Day 

February 22 Pennsauken High School 8th Grade Student 

Orientation – 7:00pm 

February 23 Pennsauken Board of Education Business Meeting – 

PHS Room #327 – 7:00pm 

February 29 Third Marking Period Interim Report 

GED Registration and Entrant Testing 

will be held on Monday, February 13 

and Tuesday, February 14, 2012 

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The program is free of charge and includes 

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If you have never attended or completed high school and 

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this is the program for you. 

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The Delair kindergarten students held 

their annual Polar Express event. 

Excited and thrilled, students were 

ressed in their pajamas, robes and slipers 

waiting for their turn to “ride” the 

olar Express. 

The children took their seats on 

hairs in the hallway and enjoyed hearng 

the story “The Polar Express” read 

y their teachers complete with sound 

effects and music. 

After returning to their classrooms, 

they worked on craft activities that supplemented 

the story and sipped on hot 

cocoa just like the children on the Polar 

Express. 

Everyone had an enjoyable time and 

learned many new things about winter. 

Longfellow Students Receive Honors 

The following students are members 

of the Longfellow School Honor Roll 

for the first marking period. 

Mrs. Nowitzke’s Class “A” Honors: 

Thuyen Doan, Jollie Johnson, Andrew 

Nguyen and Christian Petteway. “A/B” 

Honors: Nikolas Colon, Sydney 

Cooper, Jeanna Hoang, Myles 

Jefferson, Thaleena Ly, Kaylalis Olivo, 

Gabriela Rodriguez, Nina Tran, and 

Elvin-Sang Vo. 

Mrs. Shaner’s Class “A” Honors: 

Edden Abanyie, Natalia Andeliz, and 

Elayna Berrios. “A/B” Honors: Erik 

Beltran, Giao Do, Nicholas Gonzalez, 

Danny Hernandez, Rebecca Hudson, 

Kayla Johnson, Janet Melendez, Nadir 

Paige, Deywilk Rodriguez, Daniel 

Tellez Garcia, Linda Tran, and Aaliyah 

Williams. 

Ms. Eichel’s Class “A” Honors: 

Samira Lari, Bryana Marcellus, and 

Aigner Settles. “A/B” Honors: John 

Amador, Steven Huynh, Vincent Lam, 

Christopher Lechuga, Aaron 

McCubbin, and Emmanuel Soriano. 

Ms. Katz’ Class “A” Honors: Layla 

Abdullah-Martinez, Jennifer Pham, 

and Christopher Weaver. “A/B” 

Honors: Yahaira Castro, Christopher 

Gonzalez, Henry Huynh, Jhocelin 

Morquecho, Abigail Perez, Ivan 

Ramirez, Sullymarie Sanchez, Eniyah 

Shockley, Aaron Ware, and William 

Houser. 

Mrs. Padalino’s Class “A/B” Honors: 

Britney Dang, Alex Delgado, Dianelle 

Delgado, Daijah Devard, Kevin Do, 

Thien Doan, Lasaro Morell, Michelle 

Nguyen, Yacky Reyes, Catherine 

Seltzer, Isabella Serrano. 

Mrs. Tropiano’s Class “A” Honors: 

Johnny Luu, Kathleen Mai, and Jancy 

Nguyen. “A/B” Honors: Sophia Base, 

Elijah Brown, Justin Granger, Yessica 

Guzman, Kiara Haywood, Amanda 

Lezcano, Kenny Lieur, Nicole Montes, 

Mailanni Sellers, and Arinnett Minaya. 

Congratulations to these outstanding 

students! 

Anxious students wait in their train seats for their trip to the North Pole. 

Happy New Year 

From Carson 

School! 

The students from Mrs. Brennan’s 

hird grade class at Carson School have 

een working on making goals for the 

ew Year. 

These goals range from wellness to 

eading and work habits. Here are 

ome examples: 

Roberto: “Eat more fruits and vegtables 

and exercise more.” 

Daphne: “Be a better listener and 

lean my room more so my mom and 

ad do not have to tell me.” 

Elijah: “I will try not to have a bad 

ttitude. I will talk less during class.” 

Christopher: “I will read more.” 

Myles: “I will work harder and be 

ore focused during class.” 

Vy: “I will follow directions the first 

ime they are given at home and at 

chool.” 

Tanayzsha: “I will try to be nicer to 

y sister.” 

Christine: “I will try to finish books 

efore I move on to another.” 

Andy: “I will work hard to be a good 

tudent and learn something new every 

ay!” 

Vivian: “I will learn when it is time to 

e crazy and have fun!” 

Good luck to these students on puruing 

their goals for the New Year! 

Pennsauken Schools 

Supports Reading 

The elementary students had a wonderful 

surprise when they received a 

complimentary backpack filled with 

three books provided by the 

Pennsauken School District on Dec. 23. 

This purchase was made by the school 

district through ARRA funds in an effort 

to help promote reading, give parents 

some materials to help support student 

learning at home, and the new elementary 

reading initiative, Reader’s Workshop. 

Pennsauken Schools worked in conjunction 

with Booksource to offer a 

package which included a backpack 

and three popular titles appropriate for 

each child’s grade level and some additional 

fun activities for the children to 

enjoy at home. 

Parents and children had the opportunity 

during the winter break to enjoy 

reading the books together. 

Kudos to Pennsauken Schools! 

Students show off the backpacks 

they received from Pennsauken 

School District. 

Students are congratulated by Principal Lewis for their 

achieving this goal. 

Winter Blast at Franklin School 

The students at Franklin School certainly 

enjoyed their time participating 

in the activities of Winter Blast. 

To celebrate the winter months, the 

Franklin PTA provided challenging 

events for the students in the Multi 

Purpose Room on Dec. 22. 

Making their classmates into giant snowmen was a highlight 

of the Winter Blast. 

Students had an opportunity to turn 

their classmates into giant snowmen 

and participate in relay races. But the 

most exciting activity was the snowball 

battle, where students used cotton balls 

as an appropriate substitute for the 

“white stuff.” 

Principal Lewis stands with some of the members of the 

Honor Roll as they show off their certificates. 

Students were also able to wear their 

wacky, winter wear which added to the 

fun. 

To continue with the celebration students 

had the opportunity to take a ride 

on the “Polar Express” and enjoy story 

time. 

First grade students take time out of the activities to sing 

some holiday songs. 

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AAP Columnist 

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It’s too cold and damp to play outside. 

he sun comes up about 10 in the mornng 

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Missing parts, which may not be in the 

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It’s another February, the month for 

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As a little kid, I would sneak down 

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and white movies on our 18” Motorola. 

Fred and Ginger. Bogart and Bacall. 

Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. I 

was a sucker for all of it. That magic, 

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with men in general. There were 

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a human being in my entire life. And he 

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and from a nice family. 

And yet when we finally met it was 

like that old Rogers and Hart song, 

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“Some things that happen for the first 

time/Seem to be happening again/And 

so it seems that we’ve met before and 

laughed before and loved before/But 

who knows where or when” 

As I sit here writing this, Andrew and 

I are six months away from celebrating 

the 13th anniversary of that night. 

We were married on December 20, 

2002. I’d like to say that was the happiest 

day in my life, but every day is the happiest 

day of my life since I met Andrew. 

And every day right after I tell him I 

love him, I always add, “You’re my best 

friend.” 

And every single time he answers 

back, “You’re my best everything.” 

Now that was a happily ever after 

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ooking Back at the Original Reality Television: The Central Airport Dance Marathons 

continued from page 6 

McGrievy of Georgia, who had several 

previous marathons wins to their credit. 

Contestants were from Los Angeles, 

Chicago, Toronto, Albany, El Paso and 

Romania, among other places. 

With music provided by Harry 

Young’s Commanders, a Camden 

orchestra, and under the guidance of 

emcee Johnny Fink, the dance began 

on May 5, 1931. 

A first prize of $1,000, a very handsome 

sum in those days, was at stake. 

Also motivating many contestants in 

these marathons, however, was the 

opportunity to start a career in show 

business. Perhaps others were among 

those whose lives had stalled in an era of 

depression and simply needed something 

to do. In addition, many dancing 

teams gained a following in the audience 

who could be counted on to throw some 

encouragement in the form of change to 

the heroes they were cheering. 

There was substantial attrition 

among the competitors in the early days 

of the contest. Among the earliest casualties 

were the popular couple Ray and 

Edith Norcross from Cedarbrook, 

newly-wedded, who had planned to 

honeymoon on the dance floor and 

earn enough prize money to set up 

house-keeping. Then came what the 

promoters called the “squirrelly” time, 

when contestants first began to experience 

the real fatigue of sleep deprivation 

and continuous exertion. Semi-comatose, 

sleeping while dancing, sometimes 

apparently hallucinating, these “squirrelly” 

dancers began to drop out. 

It’s not always easy to tell where the 

reality of the grueling drama left off and 

where was the show business began to 

keep the crowds paying their 25¢ 

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gravely informed the public that 

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and a dietician to look after the 

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patients to the dance floor. 

The first week of the competition 

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drop out. Sometimes only one member 

of the team had to quit and the rules 

permitted the remaining solo dancer to 

keep going until a new partner could 

be found as a result of another single 

dancer giving out. 

“How long will they last” was the 

often repeated tagline, and the “grind” 

continued for months. Spectators kept 

pouring in to witness the drama and 

root for local favorites and against the 

slick outside competition such as the 

McGrievys. For 25¢, a member of the 

audience could stay as long as they 

wished, listen to the live music, watch 

the competition and the entertainments 

that filled the breaks, and could even 

bring a picnic basket or a box lunch. 

At last, the end came in August. As 

the predicted duration of three months 

approached and with fewer and fewer 

contestants remaining, the competition 

was stiffened by rounds of “grinds,” 

prolonged periods of continuous dancing. 

On day 87, with only local heroes 

Frenchy Lehman and Johnny Hartman 

remaining in competition with the 

championship team of Billie and Mac 

McGrievy, professionalism at last won 

out. Johnny Hartman collapsed in the 

arms of his dance partner with his 

mother and sister looking on. The 

McGrievy team won. 

The following day, a crowd packed 

the auditorium of the Elks in Camden 

for the awards ceremony. Good feelings 

prevailed as the heat of competition 

cooled and the crowd cheered all 

five couples who finished in the money. 

The McGrievys received their first 

prize of $1,000, the Lehman-Hartman 

team won $500, and the three remaining 

winning teams, all locals, split $500 

based on their places. 

Mitchell’s dance marathon operation 

shifted immediately to Wilm - 

ington, Del., and many of the Central 

Airport competitors followed. Camden’s 

Johnny Hartman, with a new dance 

partner, was among them. 

The following year, Central Airport 

hosted an even more elaborate dance 

endurance contest, this time called a 

“Walkathon,” promoted by W. E. 

Tebbetts, from February to June. With 

more mini-competitions within the 

overall walkathon contest, a band led 

by Ira Coffey, variously described in 

contemporary racial code as “sepia” or 

a “Harlem” orchestra, and featuring rising 

stars such as Red Skelton to provide 

comic relief particularly during breaks, 

this competition further upped the 

show biz character of the competition. 

Among the special features of the 

walkathon competition in 1932 were 

“treadmills,” elimination bouts that 

allowed only one five-minute break 

every two hours, a staged medical room 

scene to dramatize the ordeal of the 

dancers, a murder mystery and mock 

trial, and a staple of the walkathon circuit: 

a walkathon wedding between sweetheart 

contestants Bobby Watson and 

Ritchie Nielson. The wedding was held at 

the Camden Arena with a special shuttle 

bus to bring spectators round trip for 25¢ 

and a reception and dinner to follow at 

the Walkathon’s airport location. Red 

Skelton must have found the wedding 

especially sentimental, since he had married 

his wife Edith in just such a dance 

marathon ceremony two years earlier. 

After 3,175 hours, before a crowd of 

2,000 spectators, Joe Welsh of Camden 

and Helen Stevens of Philadelphia 

won over their last remaining competitors, 

the newlyweds Watson and 

Neilson. Possibly the accelerating conclusion 

of the contest in June 1932 was 

prompted in part by the advent of 

another inexpensive and novel entertainment 

nearby: the opening of the 

world’s first drive-in movie theater. 

More dance marathons followed, 

later in 1932, then in 1935 and 1936, with 

more gimmicks and drama to perk up 

the contests. However, many of these 

endurance contests moved to the more 

traditional venue of the Camden convention 

center and the hangars of 

Pennsauken’s Central Airport returned 

to the business of servicing airplanes. 

Over the decades, Pennsauken 

Township has had several incarnations 

as a venue for entertainment, high and 

not so high. In the era of the 1930s, the 

dance marathons of Central Airport 

were among the most memorable. 

Sources for this article were drawn from contemporary 

accounts in the Courier Post and also from the 

Camden City history website DVRBS.com and 

“Frank Calabria, Dance of the Sleep walkers: The 

Dance Marathon Fad, 1993,” published by 

Bowling Green State University Popular Press. 

Thanks for additional material to Diane Shinn 

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By Fire Chief Joseph V. Palumbo, Sr., 

Pennsauken Fire Department 

Pennsauken’s Fire Department held 

its annual awards dinner, which recognizes 

the longevity and achievements of 

its members. Hosted by the Pennsauken 

Firefighters Association on Jan. 7 at 

Colleen’s Restaurant and Caterer on 

Rt. 73 North, 130 members and invited 

guests attended this special celebration. 

Monsignor Michael Mannion, in-residence 

at Mary, Queen of All Saints 

Parish, Pennsauken and the fire department’s 

deputy chaplain, delivered a 

spirited invocation followed by the 

presentation of awards. 

Firefighters who marked a five-year 

service anniversary in 2011 included: 

Frank Hillman, Jr., 40 years; Rich 

Cornforth, 35 years; Joe Giebel, 20 

years; Mike Sammon, 20 years; Capt. 

Tom Cardenas, 15 years; Capt. Justin 

Squibb, 10 years; Capt. Bill Stow, 10 

years; Lt. Brian Ferguson, 10 years; Lt. 

John Viteo, five years, Jessica Brogden, 

five years; Jon Hutton, five years; and 

Eli Rivera, five years. 

Firefighters awarded 

the top responder awards 

for 2011 included: Frank 

Hillman Jr., Capt. Frank 

Hillman, III, Brandon 

Raczkowski, Mike Cairns 

and Tom Thress. 

Firefighters awarded 

the top trainer awards for 

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Deputy Mayor Rick Taylor, Commit - 

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Jack Killion, Committeeman John 

Figueroa, past Chief E. Blair Hutton, 

past Chief Jim Hutton, past Chief Joe 

Lipka, MPWC Director Mike 

Saraceni, Cinnaminson Fire Chief Bill 

Kramer, Maple Shade Fire Chief 

Elwood Severns and Merchantville 

Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Patti. 

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Director of Public Safety and past 

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Mayor Jack Killion for his continued 

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Pennsauken Fire Department. 

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Bloomfield Park Fire 

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Blair Hutton in strutting 

down Broad Street with the 

Woodland String Band, as 

part of The Philadelphia 

Mummers Parade. Thirtysix 

years later with his family 

by his side, Jim Hutton was inducted 

into the Woodland String Band Hall of 

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FF Pete Caruso, 2/10 

FF George Probasco, 2/11 

FF Dennis Convery, 2/13 

FF Kevin Boyle, 2/14 

FF Mike McKinsey, 2/17 

FF Dave Vales, 2/20 

FF Mike Stamm, 2/21 

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FF Pete Caruso, 7 years 

FI Bob Chester, 25 years 

FF Jeff Costello, 7 years 

FF Cornell Hawkins, 4 years 

Captain Larry Holtz, 33 years 

FF Jim Hutton, 38 years 

FF Matt Johnson, 3 years 

FF Nick Johnson, 3 years 

FI Dan Kerr, 15 years 

FF Mike McKinsey, 10 years 

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Pennsauken Celebrates Over 100 Years of Scouting 

By Mary Anne McFarland, Pennsauken 

Cub Scout Pack 116 

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in Penn - 

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02nd anniversary by enjoying the 

nnual Blue and Gold banquet on Feb. 

8. Boy scouting was brought to the 

nited States by William Boyce after a 

isit to England on business. Lost in the 

ondon fog, he met a scout and got 

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ip, the boy refused saying he was a, 

scout and could not accept any money 

or doing a good term.” Boyce asked 

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tates and with the help of some other 

usiness leaders involved with youth 

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f America. The BSA was chartered by 

ongress on Feb. 8, 1910. 

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Lions Club Pancake Breakfast on 

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Troop Attends Klondike Derby 

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Pine Hill Scout Reservation. The boypowered 

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UBLICWORKS Pennsauken’s Recycling Program Going Strong Through Community Partnerships 

By Bernie Kofoet, Public 

Works Superintendent 

Recently several newspaper articles 

reported that the percentage of trash 

recycled in New Jersey has declined. 

In 1987, New Jersey was the first state 

in the nation to require its residents to 

recycle. Although the tonnage of trash 

recycled has remained steady, the 

amount of trash generated has increased, 

thus the drop in the percentage. 

Recently, Pennsauken joined with 

other Camden County communities in 

renewing a shared services contract with 

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accepts and processes our recyclables. 

ReCommunity has worked aggressively 

to develop markets for the various recyclables. 

This has allowed them to add 

certain classes of materials to those they 

will accept. 

Locally, we have a strong recycling 

program. Residential recyclables are 

collected once a week on trash days by 

Waste Management. We use what is 

called “single stream recycling.” Put simply, 

this means you can place all of your 

recyclables into your yellow recycling 

bucket. There is no need to keep cans 

and bottles separate from papers. 

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shared services agreement between the 

Township and the Pennsauken School 

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Newland Recycling, Pennsauken Township’s EWASTE Disposal Site 

District, the District has been able to 

expand its recycling program. This will 

allow the school district to significantly 

increase the amount of recyclables collected, 

reduce their cost for waste disposal, 

create educational programs for 

TALKIN’ TRASH 

There are no Trash Holidays in February 2012. 

A special TV and Electronics Recycling Event will be held 

on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the 

Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill, 9600 River Road. 

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the students, and establish a pilot program 

for recycling food waste. 

All institutions and commercial businesses 

are also required to have recycling 

programs. The enforcement of 

recycling at institutions and commercial 

establishment is under the jurisdiction 

of the Camden County Department of 

Environmental Affairs. If you need help 

establishing a recycling program in your 

business, they are happy to assist you. 

In addition, the Camden County 

Department of Environmental Affairs 

offers household hazardous waste collection 

events in various locations 

around the county. Held several times 

during the year, these events give residents 

an environmentally safe way to 

dispose of things such as pesticides, 

household cleaners, oil based paints, 

antifreeze and other hazardous item. 

To start up a business recycling program, 

or for a complete list of items that 

can be disposed at the hazardous waste 

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February 2012 

Pennsauken Neighbors 

Helping Neighbors 

For the second year in a row, Neigh - 

bors Helping Neighbors has decided to 

honor local residents who have demonstrated 

a true commitment to their community 

with an awards ceremony and 

reception. Pennsauken residents are 

asked to help identify neighbors whose 

volunteer service should be recognized. 

To submit names for consideration, 

residents can fill out a nomination form. 

Forms may be mailed to Neighbors 

Helping Neighbors, P.O. Box 258, 

Pennsauken, N.J., 08110. Nominations 

can also be sent via e-mail to 

pennsaukenneighbors@comcast.net. 

The deadline for submissions is 

Call for Submissions 

Begin for 2012 Neighbors 

Honoring Neighbors 

Wednesday, Feb. 29. 

Pennsauken Residents In 

Need May Be Eligible For 

Assistance 

If you have a financial emergency, 

you may be eligible for a one-time-only 

grant from Pennsauken Neighbors 

Helping Neighbors. Applications are 

available for pick up at the Library or 

online at http://www.pennsaukenneighbors.org. 

Phone messages are accepted 

at 856-397-6282. All completed applications 

must be mailed to Pennsauken 

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, P.O. Box 

258, Pennsauken, N.J. 08110. 

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Name Submitted:____________________________________________________ 

Helped others by:____________________________________________________ 

_________________________________________________________________ 

For advertising rates and information call 662-5100 

Name submitted by:__________________________________________________ 

Mail submission to: P.O. Box 258, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, 

ATTN: Neighbors Honoring Neighbors, or e-mail to pennsaukenneighbors@comcast.net 

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Major Leaguers, Celebrities Come to Pennsauken to Fight Pediatric Cancer, Honor Local Survivor 

“This is something I wanted to do 

ver since I joined the board,” says 

ailey. “South Jersey is a place I’ll 

lways call home. I look forward to 

oming back here every year to host 

omething like this.” 

ennsauken’s own Michael Monaco, 

ecipient of the Bailey Bowl Courage 

nd Inspiration Award. 

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Bailey chose Pinsetter Bar and Bowl 

for his first fundraiser because of the 

venue’s fun atmosphere. Mark Platzer, 

owner of the bowling alley, was thrilled 

for the opportunity. 

“We love hosting events that give 

back to the community,” says Platzer. 

“The fact that 100 percent of the proceeds 

are going to Children’s Hospital 

is incredible.” 

The Bailey Bowl was attended by 

many celebrities, including Red Sox 

manager Bobby Cox, former Phillies 

Mitch Williams and Brandon Duck - 

worth, Eagles great Vince Papale, 

Flyers alumnus Brian Propp, Survivor 

contestant Gervase Peterson, and the 

lovable Phillie Phanatic. But the biggest 

celebrity in Bailey’s eyes was 29 yearold 

Michael Monaco, a Pennsauken 

native and cancer survivor who 

received the Strike 3 Foundation Bailey 

Bowl Courage and Inspiration Award. 

At the age of 18, Monaco was diagnosed 

with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, 

a cancer of the muscle usually found 

in children. His battle with the disease 

was demanding, including 18 months of 

chemotherapy, six weeks of radiation 

treatment, and an additional year’s 

worth of rehab and recovery. But it 

paled in comparison to the strength he 

saw in his fellow patients who were 

many years his junior. 

“As I was receiving my treatment, I 

saw little kids that go through the same 

thing every day and think that it’s just a 

normal part of life,” says Monaco. “I 

looked up to those kids as an inspiration. 

This award is for them. It’s for anyone 

who has had to deal with cancer 

and any family who has had to go 

through something like this.” 

Monaco’s experiences also changed 

his career path. Originally planning to 

Pennsauken Imaging 

earn a degree in Mathematics, Michael 

decided to become a radiation technician 

and now works with cancer 

patients. His story helps inspire those 

currently battling the disease to know 

that the diagnosis isn’t a death sentence. 

“This whole experience has changed 

my life,” explained Monaco. “I feel I 

have a purpose now, to help patients see 

there’s light at the end of the tunnel.” 

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February 2012 

Pennsauken’s Recycling Program Going Strong Through Community Partnerships 


Electronics Disposal 

Last year, certain electronics were 

banded from landfills and incinerators. 

In Pennsauken, we are fortunate to 

have an electronics recycling company 

located in town. Residents may take 

any electronic item, not just those prohibited 

items, there for recycling. The 

company, Newland Recycling, is located 

on Burrough Dover Lane. There is a 

large white dumpster labeled, 

“Pennsauken Township EWASTE 

Disposal Site,” where you may drop 

your items 24 hours a day, seven days a 

week. 

Reminders Regarding Trash 

and Recycling 

Please remember that trash and 

recyclables should be placed on the 

curb (not in the street) no earlier than 4 

p.m. of the day preceding the collection 

day and removed not later than 8 p.m. 

on the day of collection. 

Metal items such as washers, dryers, 

stoves, water heaters, old BBQ grills, old 

piping, air conditioners and any other 

metal items are recycled on Wednes - 

days. 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 call 856-663-0178 and 

Today’s Topic 

Enrico T. Caruso, Jr. CFSP 

Executive Director 

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

Helping Your Family When 

a Member is Seriously Ill 

Learning that someone in your Family is seriously ill is a blow to everyone 

the news touches. We sometimes think this only happens in other families, 

but now it is happening to yours. If the onset of the illness was sudden 

or unexpected, you and your family will likely feel shock and numbness at 

first. This is a natural and necessary response to painful news. 

You can only cope with this new reality in doses. You will first come to 

understand it with your head, and only over the weeks and even months to 

come will you come to understand it with your heart. 

Call to receive a free brochure that will guide you in ways to turn your 

cares and concerns into positive actions. 

Quality Funeral Service within the means of all. 

Would you entrust your loved one to 

anyone other than a Community Friend 

We live, work, volunteer and socialize in our community. 

We have for generations. We know the neighborhood, have 

established a network of local resources and genuinely 

care about serving our friends and neighbors. 

PENNSAUKEN 

6600 North Browning Road 


(856) 665-0150 

Enrico T. Caruso, Jr. CFSP 

Executive Director 

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

Stanley McGraw IV 

Funeral Director NJ License No. 4628 

Jamie D. Hutton 


Andrea Peirce Meyers 


Two Locations To Serve You 

www.carusocare.com 

CRAMER HILL 

3425 River Avenue 

Camden, NJ 08105 

(856) 963-5355 

Tune in to PennsaukenTV on Cable Channel 19 

leave a message with your address and 

what the item is or e-mail publicworks@twp.pennsauken.nj.us. 

Please do not fill cardboard boxes 

with trash. They will not be picked up. 

Trash must be kept separate from the 

recyclables. Large boxes such as those 

from washing machines, dryers, or furniture 

should be flattened or broken 

down. Do not put the Styrofoam or 

other packaging materials in the box. 

Those are non-recyclable and should 

be put out with your trash. 

Although leaves and other yard 

waste are recyclable, please do not 

place them in the yellow recycling 

buckets. The buckets are strictly for the 

single stream recyclables. 

If you are a new resident who does 

not have a recycling can, they can be 

picked up at 6725 Wayne Ave. between 

7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. If you generate 

THE STEPHENSON-BROWN 

FUNERAL HOME 

(Since 1923) 

JEFFREY S. BROWN 

Manager, NJ Lic 2781 

33 West Maple Ave. 

Merchantville, NJ 

Tel: 856-662-0813 

Fax: 856-488-9660 

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COMMERCIAL – AUTO 

RESIDENTIAL – BANKS 

INSTITUTIONS 

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more recycling than will fit into your 

can, we can provide a sticker you can 

place on your own can designating that 

it contains recyclables. If your old can is 

damaged, you can replace it by bringing 

the old can to the above address and 

you will be provided with a new can. 

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. 

There are only six potential trash holidays 

in any year. They are New Year’s 

Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, 

Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and 

Christmas Day. Two of these holidays 

are always on a Monday, so collections 

are moved forward one day and conclude 

on Saturday of that week. On the 

other four, collection takes place on 

your normal day up to the holiday and 

We Install/Repair (not limited to): 

• Auto Remotes & Transponder Keys 

• Deadbolts High Security Locks 

• Fire Exit Hardware/Door Closers 

• ADA Compliant Hardware 

• Keyless Entry • Master Key Systems 

• Eletronic Door Releases 

Card Access Systems 

• High Security/Key Register Products 

• Surveillance Cameras 

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Saturday 10:30am to 6pm. Sunday 12:30pm to 4pm 

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then move forward for the remainder 

of the week, again concluding on 

Saturday. If one of those four holidays 

falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the 

collection the following week is on a 

normal schedule. 

Please check the Talking Trash block 

in All Around Pennsauken for any 

trash holidays or household hazardous 

waste collection dates in the coming 

month. We will also be posting this and 

other important information to the 

township web site at www.twp.penn 

sauken.nj.us. You can also friend “All 

Around Pennsauken” and “Penn - 

sauken” on Facebook, where we will 

also be posting updates. 

I hope that the information in this 

article will assist you in helping your 

town by increasing our recycling and 

decreasing the amount of trash sent to 

the landfill or incinerator. It makes 

sense environmentally and economically 

to recycle more. 

There’s no better place to store your home-defense weapon 

within arm’s reach than under your bed in the secure and easily accessible 

AMSEC Defense Vault. The High Security electronic lock is easy to use, and 

in a matter of seconds, the door is open and the weapon is in hand. 

New & Used Safes at Discount Prices 

Safes Opened & Serviced • Safe Combinations Changed • Bank Vault & Safe Deposit Boxes Serviced 

Visit our Fully stocked Showroom 

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Weatherization and 

Energy Programs 

Help In-Need 

Families During 

Winter Months 


Created by New Jersey’s Board of 

ublic Utilities, the Universal Service 

und helps low-income households 

ay for their electric and natural gas 

ills. To qualify, a household must be 

ncome eligible based on program 

uidelines and spend more than three 

ercent of household income on gas 

nd/or electricity. 

For more information on these prorams, 

or to check your eligibility to 

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56-964-6887 or visit www.state.nj.us/ 

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Pennsauken SewerageAuthority 

1250 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 

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

IMPROPER CONNECTIONS 

CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE 

The connection of sump 

umps and down spouts to the 

anitary sewer system is proibited. 

During periods of 

eavy rain, these connections 

ften overwhelm the main 

ines. This could result in a 

ewage back up into your own 

ome or the home of your 

eighbor. If you need addiional 

information about these 

ypes of connections, or suspect you or a neighbor, may have 

n improper connection and want information about having it 

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

REMINDER: 

CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR NEXT PAYMENT 

IS DUE THIS MONTH. 

OFFICE HOURS: 

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

Friday – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

PLEASE USE MAIL SLOT LOCATED IN OUR PUBLIC ENTRANCE DOOR 

TO DROP PAYMENTS WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED. 

TO PAY YOUR BILL ON-LINE – VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.PSEWER.COM 

AND CLICK ON THE BILLING BUTTON – THERE IS A $3.95 FEE THE PROVIDER 

OF THE SERVICE CHARGES EACH CUSTOMER PER $175 TRANSACTION. 

If you are having a financial hardship and will be unable to pay your bill on time, or in full, please 

contact us at (856) 663-5542 to make payment arrangements. A simple 5-minute call could save you 

the inconvenience of being without water as well as the shut off fee which is currently $75. Please 

do not send post dated checks to PSA without prior arrangements.


February 2012 

MPWC – Protecting the Environment 

– Saving Money 

By: Michael A. Saraceni, C.O.O. 

The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water 

Commission is proud to announce that 

we are in the process of converting our 

Browning Road Water Treatment & 

Distribution Plant to solar-powered 

energy. The facility, located at 4400 

Frosthoffer Avenue, is an integral component 

of our treatment and distribution 

system. With the available space at 

the plant, a solar field is being installed 

to remove the plant’s electrical energy 

demand from the utility grid, leaving 

the plant to be solar powered. This will 

reduce the electrical utility expense 

from that site. Through creative 

research and planning, the Commission 

was able to acquire the system at no 

capital cost to you, our customers. 

Additionally, the maintenance and 

upkeep is borne by the vendor. In simple 

terms, the program provides for 

reduced energy costs for 15 years with 

an option to purchase the system at that 

point for a nominal amount, so that the 

MPWC could then assume ownership 

and responsibility for the system. At 

that time, there would be an even 

greater level of energy savings to our 

ratepayers. We feel this is a positive and 

responsible initiative and we are excited 

about having the ability to implement 

this program. 

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. 

In order to pay your bill online, you will need your account 

number and your PIN number, both of which are located on 

your bill. If you do not have a copy of your bill handy, you may 

contact the Customer Service Department. Please have your 

account number ready when calling for your PIN. 

Most major credit cards are accepted (the system does not 

currently accept Visa credit cards), as well as all forms of Debit 

(including Visa), or you may pay directly from your checking 

account via e-Check. 

If you have any additional questions, please contact our 

Customer Service Department Monday thru Friday From 8:00 

AM until 4:00 PM. 

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. 

Planning A Winter Getaway 

Set the thermostat no lower than 55 

degrees. 

Ask a friend of neighbor to check on 

your house daily to make sure it is 

warm enough to prevent freezing. 

Or, if you are planning an extended 

winter vacation, shut off and drain your 

water system. Be aware that if you have 

a fire protection sprinkler system in 

your house, it will be deactivated when 

you shut off your water. You may want 

to consult with a licensed plumber 

when draining your water system. 

MERCHANTVILLE – PENNSAUKEN WATER COMMISSION 

6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, 856-663-0043 www.mpwc.com 

Michael A. Saraceni, COO • Jeffrey Whalen, Superintendent 

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

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


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February 2012 

inBooks 

PENNSAUKEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Do you want to learn English and 

don’t know where to start 

Do you want to practice and 

improve the English you’re learning 

The Pennsauken Free Public Library 

is here to help. 

Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, you can 

practice and improve your English at 

our new English Conversation Classes, 

held in the library’s community room 

from 9 to 10 a.m. To attend, please register 

at the Reference Desk or call 856- 

665-5959 ext. 4. For additional information 

on these classes, you may leave a 

message for Jan Hanson at the same 

number and she will return your call. 

We also have numerous resources 

available to get you started in your 

English learning adventure. 

In our DVD Collection we have: 

• “English as a Second Language 

Video Series on DVD,” a complete 

Library Helps Improve Fluency 

in English 

video program for teaching English 

which introduces over 2000 words 

and all basic English sentence structure 

in 12 units of self instruction. 

• “Learning English Steps 1-2-3,” for 

beginning ESL students, from middle 

school through adult learners. 

Ideal for those who are new to 

English, this set provides lots of practice 

in the basics of listening, reading, 

and writing. 

• “The EASY ESL Series,” a 12 unit 

interactive video-based instruction 

program for English as a Second 

Language. 

In our Audio Collection we have we 

have a lot resources in CD and cassette 

format for English learners. The following 

are just a few selections: 

• “Easy American Idioms” 

• “English for New Americans” 

• “English for the Real World” 

• “Pimsleur Language Programs of 

English” for German, Spanish, 

French, Japanese, and Korean speakers 

in CDs 

• “Inglés Esencial Nivel Básico- 

Intermedio” 

• “Getting Ahead in the U.S.” 

Additionally, the Library has numerous 

bilingual children’s books in our 

Multilingual Collection that are wonderful 

sources for practicing your newly 

acquired English skills. Come on over 

and check out the library for your 

English learning needs. 

LIBRARY HOURS 

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

Mondays through Thursdays 

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Saturdays 

1 to 5 p.m. Sundays 

Phone (856) 665-5959 

Web site: 

www.pennsaukenlibrary.org 

February Library Events 

For Ages 0-3 

• Babytime – 10:30 a.m., Thursdays 

and Fridays. 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. 

Computer Classes 

• Introduction to Computers – 8:45 

to 9:45 a.m. ,Wednesdays, Feb. 8, 

Feb. 15, Feb. 22, and Feb. 29 

• Laptop Laboratory – 6:30 to 8:00 

p.m., Thursdays, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, 

Feb. 23 

• Letters, Envelopes and Labels – 

8:45 to 9:45 a.m. ,Monday, Feb. 6 

• Excel in the Evenings – 7:00 to 

8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28 (start of 

a two session class) 

• Basic Digital Photo Techniques – 

8:45 to 9:45 a.m., Monday, Feb. 13 

• Digital Photo Storage – 8:45 to 

9:45 a.m., Monday, Feb. 27 

Feeling Bored with Nothing to Do 

Here’s the Perfect Contest for You. 

The Friends of the Pennsauken Free 

Public Library invite Pennsauken and 

Merchantville residents to enter its 12th 

annual Mary Levin Poetry Contest. All 

submissions must be received by 6 p.m. 

Saturday, May 5, 2012. Mail or hand 

deliver to the Pennsauken Free Public 

Library, Poetry Contest, 5605 Crescent 

Blvd, Pennsauken, NJ 08110. 

Age levels K-4 and 5-8 may submit 

one entry in each of the serious and 

amusing categories. For high school and 

adult levels, only one submission will be 

accepted in either the serious or amusing 

category. First prizes of $25 and second 

prizes of $10 in each level and category 

will be awarded at the reception 

to be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 

at 7:00 p.m. in the Library’s community 

room. Winners must be present at the 

awards ceremony to receive their 

prizes. All winners will be notified by 

telephone. 

Each entry must have a submission 

form attached to the back. Submission 

forms will be available in the Library’s 

lobby in mid-March. Winners will be 

selected by a panel of judges. 

For more information e-mail: 

FriendsofLibrary@yahoo.com and type 

“poetry” in the subject line or call 665- 

5959 extension 21 and leave a message. 

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Friends of Pennsauken 

Free Public Library 

Meetings 

The next meeting of the Friends of 

Pennsauken Free Public Library is 

Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in the 

Library’s Community Room, 5605 

Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken. The Friends 

of the Library are individuals, families, 

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professional way,” says Kneib. “If you 

give us the courtesy of allowing us to listen 

to you and then also to communicate 

and educate you, I think our relationship 

can be a model for the people 

in Trenton and in the White House.” 

To reiterate his point, the mayor 

offered the example of the proposed 

payroll tax extension currently being 

debated in Congress. “Passing the payroll 

tax would absolutely be a benefit 

for the American people and we can’t 

get people to cooperate and sit down 

and compromise.” 

The message of cooperative communication 

was echoed by Deputy 

Mayor Taylor, who hoped that in our 

state and nation’s capitals, both sides of 

the aisle would strive to work together 

for the betterment of the country. 

“Different philosophies make each 

town, each state and our country a better 

place,” says Taylor. “Working 

together, we can continue to make 

Pennsauken a better place.” 

Newly elected Committeeman Jack 

Killion shared his thoughts as outgoing 

mayor, stating that Pennsauken is 

entering 2012 in a much better financial 

position than other towns. 

“There are a lot of municipalities out 

there that are really struggling and 

having tough times economically,” 

explained Killion. The Committeeman 

went on to say that due to the cooperation 

received from police officers, firefighters, 

public works workers and nonunion 

employees, Pennsauken Town - 

ship did not incur any layoffs in 2011, an 

accomplishment he felt that all residents 

could be proud of. 

“Pennsauken is solvent,” added 

Killion. “As we turn over the town to 

Mayor Kneib, he’s in really good shape 

because of the work of everyone in our 

municipal building.” 

Betsy McBride, the committee’s 

newest member, commented on the 

latest chapter of her life of service. “I 

don’t take my oath alone. I have many 

people to thank for the different ways 



New Pennsauken Mayor, Township Committee Members take Oaths of Office 


they have helped me.” 

McBride thanked her parents and 

family, the voters, her running mate, 

Jack Killion and Pennsauken’s 

Township Committee. She saluted 

now-retired committeeman Bill Orth 

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Pennsauken and paid homage to the 

two female predecessors on Com - 

mittee, Geri Tabako and Denise 

Velazquez-Marrero. “I believe women 

can bring a different perspective to governing,” 

says McBride. “I look forward 

to sharing my ideas while learning from 

and working with my new colleagues.” 

McBride also reiterated the importance 

of teamwork to improve 

Pennsauken for all its residents, businesses 

and visitors. “I believe in the 

power of ‘we.’ We will do it together 

with our ideas, input, effort and prayers.” 

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Betsy McBride, assisted 

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IGH SCHOOL SPORTS 

By Billy Wright, 

Pennsauken High School Athletic Director 

It was not the sweet taste of holiday 

eggnog but instead a gold plated trophy 

that made for a memorable and enjoyable 

holiday for the Pennsauken High 

School wrestling and girl’s basketball 

teams. 

Homegrown wrestling coach Eric 

Mossop won his first Palmyra Holiday 

Tournament after many second and 

Pennsauken’s Wrestling, Girl’s Basketball Teams are Holiday Champions 

third place finishes over the last several 

years. The Indians defeated seven other 

schools to claim the title with 182.5 

points. 

Individual champions were John 

Henderson (106 lbs.), Peter Ibrahim 

(182 lbs.), and the tournament’s Most 

Outstanding Wrestler, Peter Hoang (152 

lbs.). Runner-up medalists were Jacob 

Henderson (113 lbs.), Jairo Padilla (170 

lbs.), and Aaron Swann (195 lbs.). Third 

Pennsauken CC Announces 2012 Rates 

The Pennsauken Country Club 

ecently announced its new rates for 

he 2012 season. 

The calendar year for golf memberhips 

runs from Apr. 1, 2012 through 

ar. 31, 2013. However, new members 

ay begin utilizing their membership 

mmediately following the remittance 

f their dues. In addition, all existing 

nd new non-resident golf members 

ill receive a 25 percent reduction in 

the cost of membership. 

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Pennsauken Country Club, individuals 

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for membership in its entirety and 

return it along with payment in full to 

any of the Country Club’s pro shop 

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place medalists were Zach Trost (160 

lbs.) and Hendrickson Timeo (220 lbs.). 

While the wrestling team won their 

first title, the girl’s basketball team won 

their second Clayton Angela Anderson 

title in three years by defeating the 

home standing Clippers 51-38. Senior 

Lati Stafford scored 15 points and 

pulled down 11 rebounds to earn the 

tournament’s MVP trophy. Sophomore 

Aleyah Dupree was also in double 

digits with 10 points. 

Winter Track Claims Medals 

in South Jersey Race 

With twenty-seven schools represented 

and well over 1,000 athletes competing, 

coming by a medal was a difficult 

task for the PHS winter track team at 

the annual SJTCA All Comers Meet, 

held at the Toms River indoor 200 

meter “bubble.” The Indians came away 

with six medals to start the season. 

Antwan Dickerson led the parade 

with three medals, a third place finish 

in the high jump, fifth in the 55 meter 

high hurdles, and contributed a leg on 

the fifth place Sprint Medley relay. 

Freshman stand-out Antoine Hardy 

earned a bronze medal in the 200 meter 

dash and came back to medal in the 

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tandem of Josh Heath, Zaire Harris, 

Jemir Hubbard, and Jacquari Judge 

earned a fifth place finish. Erica Butler 

earned a fifth place medal in the 800 

meter run and combined with Charles 

Brewer in the Sprint Medley. 

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February 2012 

inSports 

By Billy Wright, 

Pennsauken High School Athletic Director 

It was not what Coach Jonathan 

Taylor wanted, but a consolation trophy 

is better than coming home empty 

handed. The PHS boy’s basketball 

team was the defending Wildwood 

Holiday Invitational Tournament 

champions and advanced to the championship 

game after knocking off 

Oakcrest in the first round. In a hard 

fought final, the Indians came up on the 

short end to Archbishop Wood 62-53. 

Kyle Johnston was the top scorer in the 

final with 15 points while Isaiah Ingram 

led the “Big Red” in the win over 

Oakcrest, also with 15 points. 

Bowling Continues Tradition 

The PHS Bowling program continues 

its tradition of excellence as the 

girl’s team is a close second behind 

Shawnee for the Olympic Conference 

Boy’s Basketball Runner-Up at Invitational, Bowling Team Continues Tradition of Excellence 

crown. Over the years, the bowling program 

is recognized as one of the 

region’s premier teams, having won 

numerous conference, sectional and 

state titles. The 2011-12 team is led by 

returning All Conference honoree 

Emily Scarfo, who is seventh in scoring 

with her 140 per game average and by 

freshman Jessica Bell, a pleasant surprise, 

who is third in scoring with a 155 

average. 

The boy’s team is also rolling big 

numbers led by All Conference player 

Walt Jones, who sits at number three in 

scoring with a 196 average. Walt almost 

hit perfection in a recent match as he 

rolled nine straight strikes to enter the 

10th frame. Needing a strike to reach 

perfection and high tension in the air, 

Walt rolled a nine and then hit the spare 

to finish at 289. Kyle Hohwald is also in 

the all star hunt as he sits number 10 in 

average with a 182. 

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All Sport Boosters Club 

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The Athletic Department and 

Boosters parents are working hard to 

conduct a community project and 

fundraiser this spring. The Boosters 

Club exists as an organization of parents 

and community persons dedicated 

to PHS athletic programs. The club supports, 

encourages, and advances the 

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Fundraising, social events, and community 

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Pennsauken’s Adult Baseball Teams Adding New Members for Upcoming 2012 Season 

Indians vs. Punishers during the First Annual Pennsauken Classic 

Photo by: Nicole Nurthen Photography 

Register for PYAA 

Spring Soccer 

Online or In Person 

Pennsauken Youth Athletic Activities 

ill hold registration for the Spring 

012 Soccer Season. 

Registration is for U-8 to U16 travel 

eams and recreational-level players 

rom ages 4 through 8. Players cannot 

urn 9 before the end May. 

We are also forming a Girls U-8 travl 

team that would begin play in the 

pring. 

Registration in person at the Main 

ield House on Elm Avenue from 6 to 

p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2; 10 a.m. to 2 

.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. 

Registration for travel and recretional 

teams is also available online. 

isit pyaa.net and follow the links. 

nformation is also posted at the Snack 

tand at the main complex. 

For more information, please visit 

ur web site at pyaa.net. 

PYAA Baseball 

and Softball 

Registrations 

Pennsauken Youth Athletic Activities 

aseball and Softball will hold in-peron 

registrations at the Field House, 

501 Elm Ave. for Pennsauken resients 

only on the following dates 

nd times: 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 

8, Feb. 25 and March 3 

Noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays, Feb. 19, 

eb. 26 and March 4 

6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29 

Gift certificates are now available. 

his is a great gift idea for special occaions 

and birthdays. 

Please contact the PYAA at 856- 

62-1880 or visit our web site at 

ww.pyaa.net. 

Two Pennsauken-based men’s baseall 

teams are looking to replenish their 

osters for the 2012 season. 

Beginning on Sundays in March, the 

8+ Pennsauken Punishers and 25+ 

ennsauken Indians take to the baseall 

diamond to play America’s past 

ime as part of the South Jersey Men’s 

enior Baseball League. The players 

ome from different walks of life, from 

ecent high school graduates to established 

family men, but all participants 

share both a love of the game and a 

competitive spirit. 

“This is something I can always do,” 

says Stephen McCarty, a Pennsauken 

resident who has played in the league 

for three years. “If you love and miss 

baseball there’s no reason not to get on 

the field.” 

Two-year player Justin Ferroni, a 

transplant from Jacksonville, Florida, 

appreciates the ease of travel to and from 

games. “Playing baseball in Florida is not 

like up here. In Jacksonville, the closest 

men’s team was a five-hour drive.” 

The Punishers and Indians share 

Bon Air Field at Collins Ave. and participate 

in the league’s All Star Game 

held at Campbell’s Field in Camden. 

All teams within the South Jersey 

Men’s Senior Baseball League have an 

opportunity to play at Doubleday Field 

in Cooperstown, NY at the Baseball 

Hall of Fame, which the Pennsauken 

Indians did in 2010. 

In addition to improving their performance 

on the field, both teams also 

work to improve the community. 

“Through the support of former sponsor 

Hooters of Maple Shade, we were 

able to provide holiday dinners to 

needy families as well as bring baseball 

clinics to hundreds of children in the 

Boys & Girls Clubs of America,” says 

Rich Nurthen, manager of the 

Pennsauken Indians. “We’re hoping 

that future corporate partners can help 

us do even more in the community.” 

To find out more on joining one of 

Pennsauken’s men’s baseball teams 

or becoming a team sponsor, visit 

www.pennsaukenbaseball.com. 

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