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PennsaukenAllAroundVOL.18, NO.5 A Publication for the Community of Pennsauken May 2013Summer Fun FromPennsauken Parksand RecreationFor ChildrenSummer Fun Camp– 6.5 Hours, 7 WeeksThis is a program for children in kindergartenthrough grade six. They will enjoyweekly field trips and visits to thePennsauken Municipal Pool. Camp isseven weeks from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.,June 24 through Aug. 9 at Delair Schoolon Derousse Ave.. Cost is $135 per weekand includes materials.Beading and JewelryChildren ages 7-13 can learn the popularcraft of beading and jewelry making.Make a bracelet, earrings or whatever youwant. The program will be from 10 a.m. tonoon on July 15-19 at the PennsaukenMunicipal Building Meeting Room. Thefee is $45 per week.BowlingThis fun camp is at Pinsetters BowlingCenter on Maple Avenue in Pennsauken.Basic bowling instruction will be providedby qualified instructors and skills competitionsfor prizes will be held the last day ofthe camp. The program runs from 10 a.m.to noon on July 8-12 and is for kids ages 6-13. The fee is $50 for the week and includesshoes and ball.BoxingKids ages 7-16 can get in a regulation-sizeboxing ring at R & B Boxing this summer.Certified instructors from the facility offHaddonfield Road will introduce studentscontinued on page 20Pennsauken’s 2013 Budget Stays Under State Cap,Maintains Township ServicesBy Frank Sinatra, AAP EditorPennsauken Township recently announcedthat the local property tax levyfor 2013 will be within the constraints ofthe 2010 property tax levy cap law, as mandatedby the State of New Jersey. TheTownship’s efforts to keep the tax ratedown do not result in any layoffs or reductionsin services.The result of keeping property taxeswithin the cap means that each taxpayer inPennsauken is being asked to pay 9.7 centsmore per $100 of their property’s assessedvalue for the municipal budget, .8 centsmore for the garbage district budget, and3.4 cents more for the school tax. As an example,for a home in Pennsauken with anassessed value of $90,300, that householdwould pay an additional $2.41 a week.“Over the past few years, our administrationand our Chief Financial Officerhave really cut our budget to the barebones. We’ve gotten rid of the fat,” saysPennsauken Mayor Rick Taylor. “We’redoing much more with less. It’s critical thatany additional expenditure we make forthe town is very well thought out.”The services that Pennsauken Townshipprovides its residents and businesses wouldnot be possible without local property taxes.These taxes make up the largest revenuesource in the municipal budget. The valueof these taxes in regards to Pennsauken’sday-to-day operations is very significant.However, much consideration was given toinsure that the tax increases did not createundue hardship for members of thePennsauken community.“We understand the initial reaction peoplehave when their taxes are raised. Remember,when your taxes go up, so do thetaxes of your elected officials,” explains Taylor.“Our Township, as well as the individualmembers of Committee, is making thesame types of sacrifices that our residentsdo. We try our very best to keep tax increasesto an absolute minimum.”This year, Pennsauken once again facedBy Frank Sinatra, AAP EditorOn April 13, the Camden CountyBoard of Freeholders, through its Departmentof Health and Human Services andthe Department of Children’s Services,held a free parenting conference, entitled,“Raising The Next Generation,” atPennsauken High School. The event, filledwith interactive workshops and exhibitions,was designed to not only help kidsand families meet the challenges of everydaylife, but to also help children becomeED RAMMINGINSURANCE AGENCY INC.Serving Pennsauken for Over 50 Years • Notary Service4502Westfield Ave., Pennsauken • 856-663-5538www.edrammingins.comMonday thru Thursday 9:00am – 6:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 4:00pmincreased costs outside of the Township’scontrol that needed to be addressed in theoperating budget. In 2012, Penn saukenTownship experienced a loss of tax ratablesin excess of $13 million, requiring the Townshipto add $190,806 to this year’s budget tobalance out the state adjudicated tax appeals.In addition, these successful appealsresulted in Pennsauken refunding $300,000in back taxes.Another outside factor is the healthbenefits of Township employees. Much likeany employer, health care costs are a significantexpenditure for the Township, particularlyas premiums continue to rise. “Wewere able to negotiate a zero increase inpremiums last year, but are facing an increaseof $540,363 for 2013,” explains RonCrane, Pennsauken’s chief financial officer.“Exhausting all available avenues, we reviewedthe Township’s current plan againstthe state health benefits program, which isa comparable health plan. The plan we curcontinuedon page 21Camden County Event Focuses On Raising The Next GenerationPennsauken High School hosted CamdenCounty’s “Raising The Next Generaton”parenting conference, held on April 13.the happy, healthy, smart people they wereborn to be.“We’re keying in on families and children,”explains Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez.“What we’re doing is providingopportunities where parents can engagewith their children, grow together, andlearn how to interact.”The 35 workshops held throughout theday included topics such as using socialmedia, helping to fight bullying throughcontinued on page 20SAVE MONEY ON YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUMS • HOMEOWNERS • COMMERCIALFarmers MutualInsurance Co.of Salem CountyLook!insidePennsauken HoldsFirst-Ever Green FairSee Page 5Residents “Spring” IntoAction To Clean PropertiesSee Page 16Food Adventures:Cinco de Mayo And MoreSee Page 28Plus!Calendar pg. 4B.I.G. 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May 2013M AY O R’SCORNEBy Rick Taylor,Mayor ofPennsaukenTownshipMayor Rick TaylorR First of all, I’d like to wish all theMothers out there a very HappyMother’s Day. We all know the saying,“Behind every good man, there’s a goodwoman.” Well, before that man meets thatgood woman, there’s a mother. Being amother is one of the most important jobsthat a woman can have. What a motherdoes for her children and the sacrificesthat she makes can never truly be measured,but their impact lasts for a lifetime.At the end of May, we also have MemorialDay, an opportunity to reflect onanother type of sacrifice, those made bythe men and women of the ArmedForces that have given their lives for thesake of their country.As a member of Pennsauken’s TownshipCommittee for many years, I’ve hadthe opportunity to help welcome manyof our town’s soldiers home. Soldiers likeSgt. James Riley, a POW who was overwhelmedby the outpouring of supportfrom our residents and elected officials;and Specialist Kyle Haines, an ArmyCombat Medic who came home to muchfanfare last spring. But I’ve also joined mysorrow with that of our community,mourning the loss of brave Americansfrom Pennsauken who didn’t get achance for a hero’s welcome. Sgt. FirstClass Michael Egan, a 1987 graduate ofPennsauken High School, lost his lifeduring Operation Iraqi Freedom; andALL AROUND PENNSAUKENHonoring Those Who Have Made The Ultimate SacrificeMarine Cpl. Terry Allen died tragicallydays before he was scheduled to comehome for good. These are just two recentexamples. You really don’t have to go toofar in our community to find someoneimpacted by the loss of a soldier that theyknew and loved. In fact, Pennsauken hastwo memorials honoring our fallen soldiers.One, sponsored by the Township,can be found on the corner of WestfieldAve. and Browning Rd.; the other, builtthrough donations by Pennsauken’sAMVets Post 101, resides along RiverRd. by the overpass of the Betsy RossBridge. I encourage our residents to takean opportunity to visit these monumentsand pay your respects to the brave menand women who gave up their lives forthe freedoms we enjoy today.The only reason I’m able to write thisarticle, and the only reason you’re able toread it, is that we live in the greatest countryin the world. A country that allows itscitizens the freedom to speak and towrite what they feel in their hearts. A nationfilled with dedicated individuals whochoose to serve their country in theArmed Forces and are willing to makethe ultimate sacrifice to protect it.During the Memorial Day weekend,Pennsauken’s veterans have wreath layingceremonies to pay their respect tothe honored dead. 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Page4 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013MAYCALENDARWine and Craft Beer SocialThe Pennsauken All Sports BoosterClub holds its annual Wine and CraftBeer Social on Thursday, May 2, 6:30p.m. at Colleen’s at the Savoy, 1444 Rt.73 North, Pennsauken. Tickets are $30 atthe door. Proceeds go to help fund$5,000 in scholarships for PHS studentathletesfrom the Class of 2013.AARP EventsPennsauken AARP Chapter 2861 willmeet on Monday, May 13 at thePennsauken Methodist Church Hall,3541 Pennsylvania Ave. Social time is12:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 1 p.m.AARP members must purchase theirSpring Luncheon tickets at this meeting.The luncheon is on June 10 and will beheld at the Pennsauken Country Club.AARP is also sponsoring a trip to ResortsCasino in Atlantic City on Wednesday,May 29. The cost is $48.00 per personand includes a variety of amenities. ForTroy’s PlaceItalian DelicatessenCatering forAll Occasions4919 WESTFIELD AVENUEPENNSAUKEN662-8650Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pmSat 9am-6pm • Sun 9am-3pmOWNED & OPERATED BY TROY AND TONY.Now accepting Registrations for 2013-2014LowTuition: Only $2300 – High Results! (Financial Aid Available)more information, contact Dave at (856)665-3175.Open HouseThe Burrough-Dover House, 9201Burrough Dover Lane, Pennsauken,hosts its annual Spring Open House onSaturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.The 1710 house and the museum willbe open for tours conducted by costumeddocents. The event also featurescolonial crafts, games and demonstrationsfor the children, as well as a newpetting zoo and pony rides. The event isfree; refreshments will be available fora nominal cost.Evening Membership DepartmentThe Evening Membership Departmentof the Woman’s Club of Merchantvilleholds its monthly meeting onTuesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the MerchantvilleCommunity Center. All arewelcome. For more information, contactJan at JanWH@aol.com.Flea MarketsTemple Lutheran Church, on the cornerof Merchantville Ave. and Rt. 130 inPennsauken, is hosting a flea market onSaturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Featuring food, clothing, books, plantsand more. Spaces can be reserved for$10 by calling 856-663-7783 between 10a.m. and 2 p.m.St. Cecilia School◆ 85 Years of Excellence in Education ◆ Middle States Accredited ◆ 21st Century Technology for 21st Century Learning ◆ Special services for Reading, Math and Language◆ Enrichment Opportunities in the area of Art, Music Math & Science◆ Federal Hot Food Program ◆ Affordable Before & After School Program ◆ Aviation, Robotics, and Chess Clubs◆ Choir ◆ Student Government◆ Voilin and Piano LessonsCall(856) 662-0149VTodayA School Where Your Child Will Be Loved, Encouraged, and Challenged EDITOR’S PICK:The Arts at CCHS 125th Anniversary ConcertEver wanted to see a newspaper editor sing? You’ll get your change atThe Arts at CCHS 125th Anniversary Concert, Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m. atCamden Catholic High School. Current Irish students and alumni are comingtogether during an evening of song and dance to celebrate the school’s125th anniversary, as well as 90 years of CCHS theatre. You might be able topick out a familiar face among the performers, but you’ll have to look twice.Tickets are $20.Knights of Columbus Council #3512is also holding a Flea Market on Saturday,May 25, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. inSt. Cecilia’s school yard, 49th St. andWestfield Ave. Vendor spaces will beavailable for $15; if you don’t have atable, they are available to rent for $10each. For more information, contactLarry Painter at 856-662-5927.PASA MeetingThe State of New Jersey has asked theTIRE WORLDDISCOUNT TIRES, SALES, SERVICE AND REPAIR100’s of Used Tires in All SizesTEMPLE5600 North Route 130(Rt. 130 & Merchantville Ave)Pennsauken, NJ 08109856-663-7783Pastor Margaret M. MarksPennsauken Alliance on SubstanceAbuse (PASA) to survey our communityto develop effective programs to educateour citizens about drug andalcohol abuse in the Township. To facilitatethis process, PASA is holding a specialmeeting on Wednesday, June 19, 7p.m., in the Community Room at thePennsauken Free Public Library. Formore information, e-mail rohnh@netzero.net.AUTO REPAIR SERVICEWHEEL ALIGNMENTS • BRAKES • STRUTS • SHOCKSOIL CHANGES • FREE SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS856-663-96334609 US Highway 130 • Pennsauken(1 mile north of the Airport Circle)Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 6pm • Saturday 9am to 1pmLUTHERAN CHURCHSunday Worship Schedules8:30 am - Traditional Service9:45 am - Sunday School Classes11:00 am - Multi-Media ServiceEmail: evangelism@templelutheranchurch.comVisit us at:www.templelutheranchurch.comAlso on facebook: TempleLutheranChurchAnnual CommunityFlea MarketMay 11th - 8 am to 2 pmPlease contact the church torent spaces or tables.scan me!

May 2013By Frank Sinatra, AAP EditorIn conjunction with Earth Day,Pennsauken held its first-ever Green Fairon April 20 at the Township’s MunicipalComplex and Community Garden. Theevent was sponsored by the PennsaukenGreen Team, a group of residents andmunicipal employees who have a stronginterest in the environment.The Green Fair featured a variety ofparticipating businesses, vendors andlocal organizations, as well as offered activitiesthat demonstrated the differentaspects of sustainability, the concept thateverything that we need for our survivaland well-being depends, either directly orindirectly, on our natural environment.“The purpose of the Green Fair is toeducate and engage the public about[Pennsauken’s] sustainable initiatives,”explains Renee Cirillo, a coordinator ofthis year’s Green Fair and a member ofPennsauken’s Green Team. “We wantpeople to know about the Green Team,what we’re doing, and we want to heartheir ideas on how to make our townmore sustainable.”The Green Fair itself was a model ofsustainability, being held outdoors duringdaylight hours to reduce energy output;electricity consumption was limited, asonly one machine was used during theentire event; electronics recycling wasprovided on site by the Camden CountyPollution Control Finance Authority; andseveral recycling bins were strategicallyplaced throughout the vendor area. Thechoice of the location of the Green Fairwas both bike and pedestrian-friendly, aswell as centrally located to public transportation.The Green Fair is part of a larger initiative.Sustainable Jersey is a certificationprogram for municipalities in New Jerseythat want to go green, save money, andtake steps to sustain their quality of lifeover the long term. Pennsauken is workingwith Sustainable Jersey to receive itsBronze Certification. The Green Fair,combined with efforts such asPennsauken’s Community Garden,“green” purchasing policies withinPennsauken Township, as well as an energyaudit of all municipal buildings,ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENPennsauken Hosts First-Ever Green Fair To Promote Sustainability EffortsAffordable Computers & Laptops ■ Home Office FurnitureRepairs & Upgrades ■ Virus Cleanup ■ Business Networking & MaintenanceTAX REFUND SPECIALS!!!Selected Items Now On Sale for Every BudgetDesktopComputersstarting at$50WOW!!!LaptopComputersstarting at$170THE STEPHENSON-BROWNFUNERAL HOME(Since 1923)JEFFREY S. BROWNManager, NJ Lic 278133 West Maple Ave.Merchantville, NJTel: 856-662-0813Fax: 856-488-9660SPECIAL OFFER!Got aComputer Virus?We’ll clean itfor$40+ TaxLimitedtimeoffer. Must present couponNot Valid with any other offer.4810 N Cresent Blvd.(Route 130 N)Pennsauken856-661-1414Next to TD Bank and across from Burger KingHours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:30pmSaturday 9:30am-3:00pmor email us at sales@iqgn.netEat In or TakeOutDAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALSare available Monday Thru FridaySTRESSFUL DAY?Let Fabrizio’s Help!!!2 Large Cheese Pizzas$17.99EAT IN, TAKE OUT OR DELIVERYVALID EVERYDAY■Fabrizio Lunch Special2 Slices Cheese Pizza $3.50Mini Cheese Steak w/fries $5.75Cheeseburger Deluxe w/fries $5.75Fab Stromboli $5.75Chicken Caesar Salad $6.75PLUS MANY MORE…ALL LUNCH SPECIAL INCLUDEFREE FOUNTAIN SODAMonday-Friday (11am-2pm)PersonalPan Pizza$5.50 + taxToppingExtra2 LargeCheesePizzas$17.99+ taxFamily Special #1Large Pizza1 Cheese Steak1 Hoagie (Italian)Fries &6 pc Buffalo Wings$24.99 + tax2 LargeCheese Pizzas18pcBuffalo Wings$30.99 + taxFamily Special # 22 Lg. Cheese Pizzas1 Cheese Steak1 Hoagie (Italian)Fries &6 pc Buffalo Wings$29.99 + taxLargeCheese Pizza18pcBuffalo Wings$20.99+ taxGrilled ChickenItalianon Kaiser rollwith fries$7.00 + tax3 Large CheesePizzas1 topping each$31.99+ taxPage5should help make this possible.Overall, the Green Team was happywith the response to this first-ever event.They look forward to building upon thisrecent activity and moving towards makingPennsauken more sustainable.“We’re thrilled with the turnout at ourfirst Green Fair,” adds Cirillo. “We lookforward to growing our outreach andwould love feedback from our communityto learn how they’d like Pennsaukento be more sustainable.”To share ideas on sustainability, or formore information on the Green Team, e-mail greenteam@twp.pennsuaken.nj.us.FEATURING: Pizza • Specialty Pizza • Personal Size Pizza • Pockets • Strombolis • Pasta’s • SaladsChicken & Seafood Platters • Hoagies • Steaks • Burgers • Hot Sandwiches • Wings • WrapsPLEASE MENTION COUPON WHEN ORDERING.4801 WESTFIELD AVE. PENNSAUKEN856-663-2820Hours: Monday thru Thursday 11 am – 11 pmFriday & Saturday 11 am – MidnightSunday 4 pm – 10 pmWE DELIVER!Minimum order $6.00 – Delivery Charge $1.75Buy 1 Dinner Entrée and get 1 for Half PriceValid Any Day… half off entrée is of equal or lesser value2Cheese Steaks12pcBuffalo Wings2 Fries$22.49 + tax3 CheeseSteaks3 Fries$22.99+ taxTrio Del MarLinguine withShrimp, Clams,Musclesin Red or WhiteSauce$17.99 + taxLarge CheesePizza10 BreadedWingsMozzarellaSticks$19.99 + tax

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The tender cameto rest leaning, but upright.The first passenger car became unhitchedby its momentum and came torest on its left side between the locomotiveand the tracks. The second passengercar, however, reportedly rammed thetender and rose up into the air beforefalling back to rest, with the third carsmashing against the second car andstopping upright.Four more passenger cars derailed,less catastrophically, however.Local residents witnessed the crashand the call for help went out immediately.Police Chief Thomas Thorpe reportedlyarrived three minutes later,only to find the Township Director ofPublic Safety, Rendle Wilgoos, alreadysupervising at the scene.The scene was terrible. Tangled railcars, ripped up track and rising steamwere accompanied by the panickedscreams of trapped passengers, all in neartotal darkness. Bystanders began to helppull passengers who could move out ofthe overturned cars. 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May 2013ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENWAGSWORLD Giddyap Horsey! Remembering The TV WesternPage7By Bob Wagner, AAPColumnistAAP Columnist Bob Wagner has suggested a contest. Whoever correctlyarranges the following TV Westerns in chronological order will be placed in adrawing for “amazing” prizes. Details are provided in Mr. Wagner’s article.I am a child of the TV Era. For years,I made reference to the time of daybased on TV shows rather than by clock.Such as... morning news, soap opera time,after school dance party shows, primetime, or Johnny Carson time.Nowadays, time has lost all meaning,with 24-hour cable, hundreds of channels,and on demand. If it wasn’t for thesun’s appearance every so often, retiredfolks could go weeks without any idea oftime of day.That said, I find myself trying to recalland record the total number of cowboythemedshows that fueled my young lifein the 50’s and 60’s. Some shows hung oninto the 70’s just because, I guess, Hollywoodhad all those horses and props stillsitting around. As my list grew, my dustyold memory needed help, and I called myfriend Joe Jones for assistance. His memory,less clouded by tobacco andprocessed foods, is sharper than mine,and somewhat longer. Together, we recalledthe list shown with this column. Itis in no specific order, as newer showshelped us recall older ones. As the obsessiongrew, I realized that this quest, andthe ensuing column that always follows,would be of minimal interest to my femalereaders. This was pointed out to meby the long suffering wife from her vantagepoint on the couch, where she rulesour casa, the remote, her farm, and thethermostat. She couldn’t remember onesingle cowboy show, and she said emphaticallythat neither she, nor anyoneshe knew, cared a whit about old TVshows. But I think she is just a tad crankystill after my most recent husbandly momentinvolving the almost burning downof the front porch, which is another columnfor another time.So, putting my head together withother crazed men of letters, I propose acontest! Whoever puts these shows togetherin chronological order of appearance,closest to real time, will be placedin a drawing to win “amazing” prizes,provided by All Around Pennsauken.Judging will be done by the publishingstaff. Employees, friends, family, pets, andthe recently deceased may all apply. Resultswill be published in the July issue,when it is the middle of summer, andnothing else is going on.E-mail aap@twp.pennsauken.nj.us withyour answers or drop off your entry at theTownship Building to All Around Penn -sauken’s attention. Please include yourname, and a way to contact you, either byphone or e-mail. The deadline for entriesis June 14 at 4:30 p.m. It could be huge!As you read this, I shall be pulling intoa motel at Daytona Beach. If my wifehas forgiven me for the aforementionedalmost-burning down of the porch, shewill be with me. I will return when themoney runs out. Go plant your Jerseytomatoes and Happy Mother’s Day.Pennsauken MaYPublic Meetingstownship committee:5:30 p.m.Wednesday, May 1, 15 and 22Zoning board of adjustment:7:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 1 and 15Planning board:6:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 7 and 28Meetings are open to the publicand are held at thePennsauken Municipal Building5605 Crescent Blvd.(At the corner of Route 130and Merchantville Avenue)BRICKOVEN PIZZERIA“Your Place or Ours”At Vincent’s, we combine the best traditions ofItalian Pizzerias with a wide offering of Italian Favorites.Our family promises you only the top quality,fresh ingredients, the finest seafood & vealin a casual, friendly atmosphere.112 WEST MAIN STREETMAPLE SHADE, NJ 08052856-779-0100www.vincentsbrickoven.comOPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH & DINNERSunday - Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pmFriday & Saturday11:00 – 11:00 pm“WE ARE THE HOUSE OF GOURMET PIZZA” OUR BRICK OVEN PIZZAS ARE ALL 50% WHOLE WHEAT ORGANIC CRUSTFEATURING: ITALIAN SPECIALTIES • GOURMET RAVIOLI AND LASAGNA • SEAFOOD SPECIALTIESALSO SERVING: TRADITIONAL PIZZA • CALZONES • STROMBOLIS • STEAK SANDWICHES • WARM & HOT SANDWICHES • HOAGIES & GRINDERSBURGERS • WINGS • QUESADILLAS • PITA PLATTERS • WRAPS • SOUPS, SALADS, SIDES & APPETIZERSMONDAYSPECIALSpaghetti& Meatballs$9.99Served with Salad & Garlic Bread.Dine in only.HALF OFFDINNERENTRÉEBuy 1 dinner entréeand get the second of equalor less value at ½ OFF!Dine in only. Not to be combinedwith any other offer. Expires 6/1/13FREE DELIVERYCall For ReservationBYOBPrivate Parties &Catering for all occasionsTAKE OUT &DELIVERY ONLY$4.00 OFFany 2 Large PizzasMust mention coupon when ordering.Can not be combined with any other offer.Expires 6/1/13.TAKE OUT &DELIVERY ONLY$4.00 OFFAny order of $40 or moreMust mention coupon when ordering.Can not be combined with any other offer.Expires 6/1/13

Page8 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013B·I·GBUSINESS·INDUSTRY·GOVERNMENTCOUNCIL OF PENNSAUKENDuring the nextmeeting of theBusiness, Industry,and GovernmentCouncil of Penn -sauken Township,the organization will be discussing wellnessprograms for small businesses andthe Affordable Care Act. Jeff Wild,director of wellness for WORKNETOccupational Medicine in Pennsauken,will provide clarification on the newAffordable Care Act, also known as“Obamacare,” as well as how wellnessprograms can provide benefits forStanley McGraw IVFuneral DirectorNJ License No. 4628BIG Council To Discuss Affordable Care Act, Wellness Programs At May Meetingbusinesses.The next B.I.G. Council meeting willbe held on Wednesday, May 8 at Colleen’sRestaurant and Caterer on Route 73North and Remington Avenue. Registrationbegins at 11:45 a.m. The cost is $20 perperson. To RSVP for the event, e-mailTerry Carr at tcarr@twp.pennsauken.nj.usor call 856-665-1000 by Monday, May 6.BIG Council Sponsors Mayor EventThe B.I.G. Council invites businessprofessionals to a special networkingevent with Pennsauken Mayor RickTaylor and Merchantville Mayor FrankCelebrate Life,Embrace Faith.Before ItDecorated a Wall,It Decorated a ManLet us not forget that the medalsand citations that hang in ourhallways and above our mantelswere not given for decoration, butrather dedication. Dedication to ournation, its values and its ideals. Menearned these honors for our children.And for their children.We should never let them forgetthe power of a life. Ask about ourservice for veterans.Serving South Jersey families for generations.CarusoCare.comPennsauken & Cramer Hill 856-665-0150Enrico T. Caruso, Jr., CFSP, Executive DirectorNJ License No. 3216, PA License No. FD-013656-EAshley Rose CarusoFuneral DirectorNJ License No. 4948Andrea Peirce MeyersFuneral DirectorNJ License No. 4540North. The cleverly titled, “MAYOR WeServe You?” will be held on Thursday,May 23 from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Colleen’sat the Savoy 1444 Rt. 73 North, and featuresan evening of good food, music andfun. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at thedoor and will benefit local green initiatives.For more information, visit theB.I.G. Council’s Facebook Page at facebook.com/BIGCouncil,or e-mail BIG-CouncilPennsauken@gmail.com.Date of Pennsauken Car and BikeShow AnnouncedThe Business Industry and GovernmentCouncil is once again a proudsponsor of the Pennsauken Car andBike Show. The event, held on Sunday,Sept. 22 along Maple Ave. in Penn -sauken, features a wide variety of hotrods, custom cars, motorcycles and more.Businesses or organizations interested insponsorship opportunities for the CarLaw enforcement officers from thePennsauken Police Department will becracking down on unbuckled motoristsand passengers as part of the national“Click it or Ticket” campaign.Operation Clean and Green 130 is a newinitiative in Pennsauken Township. We arepledging to work with County and Stategovernment to clean up and beautify publicspaces along the highway.This initiative can only be successful ifindividual owners and business people participateby ensuring that their respectiveproperties are clean and green. We believethis is an inexpensive effort which willenhance the appearance of our stretch ofJoe Cooney, business writer for theCourier-Post, spoke to members of theB.I.G. Council about what types of businessstories are currently being covered in thenewspaper. Cooney also highlighted importantbusiness practices referenced from“The Personal Touch: What You ReallyNeed to Succeed in Today’s Fast-PacedBusiness World,” the book he co-authoredwith PR professional Terrie Williams. Attendeesalso had an opportunity to askCooney questions about reaching reporterswith story ideas, as well as SouthJersey’s current business environment.and Bike Show can e-mail BIGCouncilPennsauken@gmail.com.Route 130, attract customers to existingbusinesses, and spark new interest inPennsauken Township as a place to locate.We are asking all property owners andbusiness people along the thoroughfare tomaintain clean parking areas, neat gardensand fresh signage. Perhaps you might considerplanting a tree, some bushes or someperennial flowers. 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May 2013Pennsauken Businesses Help CreatePerfect Prom MomentsBy Alan Gibson, AAP ContributorIt’s that time of year. The hair, the nails,the flowers, all have to be absolutely perfect;everything needs to match for thatspecial day. There will be music, entertainment,pictures. It will be a day youwill carry fond memories of for the restof your life.Did you think I was talking about awedding? You can be forgiven for that. Iwas actually talking about prom, the ultimatehigh school rite of passage. Hereare some local businesses that can helpmake your prom memorable.For that perfect hairdo, you know thatone you’ll look at a picture of twentyyears later and go, “What was I thinking?”there are a lot of options inPennsauken. Beauty Within Hair Salonon Haddonfield Rd. is helping out by offering$45 updos. Tai Couture Salon onMansion Blvd. is offering customers25% off hair services, excluding color.Arcy’s Salon on Maple Ave. will also beoffering specials closer to prom time.And you’ll need some awesomethreads to go with that new “do.” CoveBridal Dress Salon, right off of WestfieldAve. on Cove Rd., is offering discountson a variety of dresses from designers includingJovani, Mac Duggal, Alyce Paris,and more. Prom shoes are also availableat 20 percent off. For the gentlemen,Cove Bridal has a $40 coupon off oftuxedo rentals from Jim’s Formal Wearavailable at their store.For many ladies, nails complete theperfect look. Infinity Nail Salon onMaple Ave. offer discounts to their under18 customers.Finally, there’s flowers. Jerry’s Flowersand Gifts on Westfield Ave. offers a 10%discount on online purchases, good forprom or Mother’s Day Flowers. Also,Harris Bouquet on Maple Ave. canmatch colors, give advice, even spice upa bouquet to make it look really special.So wherever you go and whatever youdo for your magical prom night, bestwishes for a very memorable and very safeprom! Be sure to “prom” responsibly.ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENRedefineYour BeautyTai Couture Salon is a haven of sophistication,beauty, and elegance. 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Page 10 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013Seventy Years Ago, The Wreck Of The Nellie Blycontinued from page 6the Township and surrounding communitiesarrived. These were set up underthe direction of the chiefs of theDelaware Gardens and North MerchantvilleFire Companies. A communicationssystem was quickly established tosummon medical and rescue assistancewherever it could be found.Emergency systems and training thathad been instituted for wartime preparednessnow sped relief to the survivors.Within minutes, dozens offirefighters, police, and rescue personnelwere on hand. First aid stations were establishedin neighboring homes, includingthat of Russell Walton, a formermember of Township Committee. Anemergency medical hospital was set upat the Delair Elementary School, whichhad been equipped with 25 cots againstwartime emergency. A similar stationwas established at Longfellow School.Dr. Penrose Thompson, head of themedical unit of the Defense Council,took charge and was soon joined by Drs.Samter, Gosper, Carlander and Ferrenof Pennsauken, as well as Drs. Loeling,Beideman, Browning, and Bush of Merchantville.The Merchantville-Penn -sauken Red Cross, under the direction ofMrs. Frederick Holman, also providedassistance.The nearby Kieckhefer manufacturingplant quickly sent its medical unit toassist. Perhaps most importantly, Kieckheferalso provided acetylene torchesand cutters along with men trained to usethem. Many passengers remainedMARINELLI & ASSOCIATESACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICEStrapped until they could be cut free fromthe twisted wreckage of the train.Also responding to the call for help,Revs. Letus Moran and Raymond Kavanaughof St. Cecilia’s arrived and beganthe sad task of administering the last ritesto those who had not survived the crash.All the fatalities among the passengershad occurred in the second passenger car.12 passengers died, including four membersof the Shapiro family from New York.Also among those killed were a womanfrom Burlington and her baby boy bornprematurely in the accident. The train’sfireman and the conductor died also.The engineer was among more than80 injured, including a number of servicemenand some rescuers. Very soon, ambulancesfrom Pennsauken and manyProviding quality tax, accounting and financialservices to small businesses and individuals.The cornerstone of our success is ourcommitment to providing quality and timelyproducts and services to our clients at 6728 Park Ave • Pennsaukenan affordable rate combined with856-663-6233 Fax: 856-663-8544outstanding personal service.Email: marinellitax@gmail.comsurrounding communities began carryingthe casualties to Cooper and WestJersey Hospitals.The engineer was placed under arrestby Police Chief Thorpe, though he wasreleased on his own recognizance. Thesubsequent investigation, including apartial re-enactment of the occurrencesleading to the accident, concluded thatexcessive speed on the curve caused theaccident. However the engineer was ultimatelyacquitted.The wreck of the Nellie Bly killed 14people, passengers and railroad employees.It took several days for the wreckageto be cleared, and more for the rippeduptracks to be restored. It was the worstrailroad accident in our Township history.It can be said, however, that Penn -sauken’s response at the moment of horrorwas swift and effective, and it washighly commended by state, county andlocal emergency officials. It was amongour finest moments.Sources for this column include contemporaryaccounts in the Courier Post; Interstate CommerceCommission Report of Investigation No. 2701,June 27, 1943; Census Records, “The Wreck ofthe New York Train at Delair,” William J. Coxey,West Jersey Rails, National Railway HistoricalSociety, West Jersey Chapter.A GOOD LANDLORDdoesmore thanCOLLECT RENT.• Professional Property Management• Financial Stability• Continuity of Service• In-House Professionals• Market Expertise• Quality ConstructionBuilding long-term tenant relationswith a solid foundation.Bloom Court, 1300 Route 73, Suite 106 • Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054T: 856.778.0300 • F: 856.866.8924www.bloomorganization.com • marketing@bloomorganization.comINDUSTRIAL • FLEX • OFFICE

May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENPage 11Farmers Market In Merchantville Prepares For Second SeasonMerchantville’s Farmers Market kicksoff its second season on Saturday, June1. 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Page 12 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013MARTIN LUTHER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLLocated at the corner of Route 130 and Terrace Ave, Pennsauken“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6“…but bring them up by training and instructing them about the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4■ We provide excellent Pre-School thru 8th Grade education in aloving, disciplined, multi-cultural Christian Environment■ We seek to not only prepare your child for higher education butto prepare him/her for Life as a spiritually-minded person■ We have been doing this for more than five decades so we arevery good at it – just ask our parents. Small classes and dedicated,certified teachers ensure that your child gets the attention she/heneeds. We use current technology, including a wireless computerlab and SMART BOARDS. 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I’ve listened and watchedand learned and grown as a person becauseof you. And I’m ever grateful.One of those amazingly wonderfulfriends, one who reads this column all theway over in Santa Monica, California,has become like a sister to me. Her nameis Shelly Fredman.And here’s a story about how a littlemagic is weaved into everyday life andmakes believers out of many of us.Segue back to 2002. Shelly’s mom,Franny, read an article about me in a localPhiladelphia paper. It was more than adecade ago when my first book, “ThePurple Hat Gang,” came out. Franny readthe article about this “50 something”woman who decided to make her dreamsof becoming an author a reality.The newspaper story was a study inTenacity 101 and Shelly loved it.At the time, Shell had been a teacher forover a quarter of a century and truly lovedher job, but deep inside of her beat theheart of an author with a fair share of tenacityherself. And after listening to her motherread the article over the phone, Shelly tookit upon herself to find me and ask, “Howcan I do this!?! Where do I start!?!”Well, that first phone call lasted overtwo hours; when it was over, we both feltas if we had known each other all of ourlives. We were both originally Philly girls;By Judith KristenAAP Columnistwe were relatively close in age; we bothloved writing and reading, and teachingchildren; we were dedicated animallovers AND loyal Beatles fans: GeorgeHarrison for me; Ringo Starr for Shelly.And so, this wonderful woman, whoalready had her plate full with her family,her career, life in general, and her animalfriends, decided to take the bull by thehorns and add her life’s dream into the mix.And she made it happen.Shelly is now a bestselling author offive books in a knock-out series that hastotally captivated the Chick Lit genre.Her paperback and Kindle sales arethrough the roof.Her latest book in this “No Such ThingAs” series is called, “No Such Thing AsA Lost Cause.”Because of her obligations during theschool year, Shelly’s touring and booksignings are limited and rare and usuallybased on the West Coast; with the exceptionof one Shelly had here a few years agoat The Barnes and Noble store in Marlton.I’ve been begging her to come backand have another; something local herein Pennsauken and Merchantville, sinceboth places are mentioned in her books.Well, apparently my old tenacity wasback in full force and Shelly has promisedto return this month to see friendsand family for her 60th birthday andhold a signing right here in our own neckof the woods.It will be a celebration for many reasons,and a glowing chance for many ofyou to see the face of a dream made possiblein action.And that’s what makes for a verygood day at any time of the year.My friends… as a very wise man oncesaid, “Cherish your vision and yourdreams, for they are the children of yoursoul, and the blueprints of your ultimateachievements.”Hold that thought.Remember, it worked for Shelly!See you next month!Peace and love… and all good things.~JudyPlease come visit Ms. Fredman at her only EastCoast book signing this year, courtesy of The ArtGallery at Java and Gems, 13 N. Centre Street inMerchantville, Saturday, May 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.Refreshments are served. All dreamers are welcome.

May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENPage 13inSchoolNJASK “Stomp The Test” Pep RallyThe District-wide pep rally was heldin March as a kick off to the countdownThe drum line and color guard greetthe students at Franklin School fortheir “Stomp the Test” pep rally.Delair students take the opportunityto pose with the PHS students followingthe pep rally.PHS Student HonoredCongratulations to Senior ChristenDixon, who was appointed SouthernChapter Register for the New Jersey JuniorClassical League Executive Board.The NJJCL Executive Board is thegoverning body for the NJJCL, an organizationof Latin Clubs throughout NewJersey. Christen was sworn in on Jan. 10,and her duties include attending monthlyexecutive board meetings at ChristianBrothers Academy in Lincroft, NJ.She is also responsible for one of thestate NJJCL flags, and registers southernchapters at all NJJCL events, such as therecent Certamen competition at PrincetonUniversity and the upcoming NJJCLState Convention.The Latin Club and her sponsor, Latinteacher Ms. Krystal Kubichek, are veryproud to have Christen be the first studentfrom Pennsauken High School tobe on the State Board.to the NJASK test. Students enjoyedhaving the PHS Drum Line andElementary students at Delair enjoyedinteracting with the PHS studentsand having the opportunity toplay the drums.Students from Delair stand withmembers of the Drum Line in frontof the NJASK bulletin board entitled,“To Proficiency and Beyond.”State Consul Amanda O’Neill fromGateway Regional High School andChristen Dixon, following her swearingin as Southern Chapter Registerfor the New Jersey Junior ClassicalLeague Executive Board.Color Guard come to their school andperform.These happy faces show how muchfun the students had when the PHSDrum Line came to their school.Principal Slater talks to the studentsat Delair School following the presentationfrom the PHS Drum Lineand Color Guard. Music Director, Mr.DeNofa is also present.Business andGovernment SupportOf Our StudentsOver the last marking period, the studentsin Mr. Finnegan’s Integrated Scienceclasses have been exploring issuesrelated to the environment. As a topicthat affects our entire community, bothlocally and worldwide, it becomes importantto seek the knowledge and adviceof local businesses and agencies.Bob and Steve of the MeadowbrookFood Store and Farmer’s Market are alwayswilling to support the efforts in ourpublic school classrooms. As they havedone so many times in the past, a donationwas made of various fruits and vegetablesso that our students could investigate theeffects of decomposition and the benefitsof composting. They have also donatedspaghetti to build bridges and various fooditems for classroom rewards.In addition, the Merchantville-Focusing On Higher Levels OfLearning For The New YearBy Marilyn Martinez, Superintendent,Pennsauken School DistrictIt’s springtime, and we are diligentlypreparing our students for the New JerseyAssessment of Knowledge and Skills,known as NJASK that will be administeredthis spring.NJASK is a state-wide skills assessmentprogram administered in grades 3-8. Thesetests are grade-level specific, which includereading, writing, speaking, listening andviewing. This assessment is aligned to theNew Jersey state standards and results assessstudents’ critical thinking skills in themajor content areas of mathematics, languagearts literacy, and science.The NJASK tests are criterion-referencedtests as opposed to norm-referencetests. Therefore, the student iscompeting against themselves, ratherthan being compared against a group.The scoring is based on their mastery ofgrade level Core Curriculum ContentStandards (CCCS) and will earn one ofthree proficiency levels; partially proficient,proficient, or advanced proficient.The goal for each school to meet AnnualYearly Proficiency (AYP) standards,having all students scored at the proficientor advanced proficient level.As a school district, we have beenpreparing students and aligning curriculumsince they entered kindergarten.Last school year was the first year thatall elementary schools achieved AYP inall areas of the NJASK. Significant improvementwas made at the IntermediateSchool and Middle School, and ourhopes are these buildings will alsoachieve AYP this year.Initiatives have been put in place toprovide after school tutoring for studentsreceiving services through the Title I program.Tutoring began in March and willrun through May for ten weeks. The studentsmeet for two hours per week for enrichmentin mathematics and languagearts literacy instruction. This is the first yearthat the District has provided bus transportationfor all participating students. Acomprehensive curriculum was developedto enhance skills and increase proficiencyin the NJASK for our students.In February, a Parent Handbook wassent home to all parents to help supportthe work with their children in preparationfor the upcoming tests. We appreciateour families for making a special effort tohelp their children learn, beginning withmaking sure that their children do theirhomework and read 20 minutes per day.The NJASK testing scheduleis as follows:Grade 3 – May 13, 14, 15, and 16Grade 4 – May 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17Grades 5–6 – May 6, 7, 8, and 9Grades 7–8 – April 29, 30, May 1, & 2A District-wide pep rally, “Stomp theTest,” was held in March at all buildinglevels. The PHS Drum Line and ColorGuard visited each school to kick off thecountdown to the test. The students enjoyedthe presentation and the excitementthat the program created. Theywere active participants in the pep rally,with some students having the opportunityto play the drums along with thehigh school students.Through the continued developmentof partnerships with our school families,we will be “Soaring to New Heights” togethermoving forward successfully.Pennsauken Water Commission and thePennsauken Department of PublicWorks were guest speakers to discuss thelocal water supply and recycling programs.Jeff Whalen and Craig Campbellfrom the MPWC spoke with studentsabout the importance of water conservationand the source of our local water. Wealso discussed the benefits of tap waterover bottled water and some myths peoplehave about the source and quality ofthe bottled water we drink. Bernie Kofoetbrought bags of trash as a representativeof the Pennsauken Public WorksDepartment. He sifted through trash tohelp discuss what could and could not berecycled. Both presentations were verywell received and provided the informationnecessary for some very enthusiasticdebates later in the course.It is always encouraging when localbusinesses and Township agencies continueto support the education of our community’schildren. This is even more specialwhen many of these individuals live, work,and were schooled in Pennsauken.

Page 14 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013Pre-Kindergarten Students Learn About SpringMs. DeFalco’s Pre-Kindergarten classat Carson School has been studying theseason of spring! The students have beenlearning about the changes that takeplace in spring, such as warmer weather,blooming flowers, and spring showers.During “Spring Fling,” they read theTalia Johnson and Johnny Huynh enjoyingsome sensory play with pottingsoil.book, “Planting a Garden” by Lois Ehlert,and used round sponges, paint, and greenstrips of paper to create flowers.Another highlight of the spring celebrationwas the jellybean estimation jar. Therewere ten jellybeans in all, correctly guessedby Johnny Huynh in the A.M. class.Yaira Torres, Jazlene Colon, RoselynTexcucano, and Nicholas Nyguen areinvestigating a shaving cream raincloud made from water, shavingcream, and watered down blue paint.Carson KindergartenersPresent “The ThreeLittle Pigs”In March, the kindergarten EnglishLanguage Learner “Bee Group” fromMiss Dustman’s class performed “TheThree Little Pigs” for fellow classmates,as well as Ms. DeFalco’s pre-kindergartenclass. The students created theirown props and remembered their lines!ESL Teacher Mrs. Cinalli works veryhard with her students to develop theiroral language stills through reading classicfairy tales and nursery rhymes. Manyof the students were shy to speak at first,but with practice and Mrs. Cinalli’s support,they felt very proud of themselvesto put on the play for their friends.The audience loved the show andthanked them with much applause.Bravo to Mrs. Cinalli’s “Bee Group”for a fine performance!Carson students show off theirprops during the presentation of“The Three Little Pigs.”PENNSAUKENSCHOOLNEWSFor further informationabout the articles or eventspublished in thePenn sauken School Newssection of“All Around Pennsauken”Please contact:Betty Slater, Editor856-662-6455x7100bslater@pennsauken.netCarson Student WinsStoryworks WritingContestCongratulations to Trae Steed, a studentfrom the third grade Gifted Programstudent at Carson ElementarySchool, who was selected as a winner ofa “Storyworks” writing contest, sponsoredby Scholastic and StoryworksMagazine.Teacher Francine Eisenmann enteredher students in the January contest,where they read an informational articleabout Mt. Vesuvius and then had towrite a news story about the eruption ofthe volcano.Trae received a congratulatory letterfrom Lauren Magaziner, Assistant Editorof Storyworks Magazine. In her letter,Ms. Magaziner thanked Trae forentering the contest and remarked,“You did an excellent job writing an engagingnews story about the eruption ofMt. Vesuvius, explaining why the eruptionhappened and what was lost. Wewere very impressed with your entry,and we hope you will enjoy your prizeacopy of ‘Bodies From the Ash’, byJames Deem.”Steed was one of ten luck winnerschosen by “Storyworks.” Who knows?All Around Pennsauken may have a futurebudding reporter!Mrs. Eisenmann always encouragesher students to enter writing contests.She tells her students, “Somebody has towin. It might as well be one of you!” Thistime, it was!Carson Student Trae Steed proudlyshows off the winning entry fromthe “Storyworks” writing contest.AllAroundVisitPennsaukenONLINEGo to www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us and click on the button in the lower right corner.ONE YEAR’S ISSUES ARE AVAILABLEFamily Science NightAt Carson SchoolOn March 11, first and second gradestudents and their parents were invitedto spend an hour with science teacherMr. Crotty for a special Science Nightevent at Carson School.Mr. Crotty demonstrated several reallycool experiments, one of which includedusing water bottles, water anddroppers to show how things dive inwater. Participants also used water andmagnets to create a compass.The students really enjoyed having raweggs float in water with salt, as well as usingtuning forks and ping pong balls to showhow the vibrations can move objects.Science Night was an excellent way toteach students about science in a fun andentertaining way.Mr. Crotty poses with several studentsand their parents during ScienceNight at Carson School.Carson StudentsWork HardOn Math AndWriting SkillsMiss Hardy’s class from CarsonSchool just completed a unit on fractionsin Math. Students learned how to namefractional parts of a whole, of groups, andhow to find equivalent fractions.They have also started a grade levelinitiative for learning their basic facts!The students were very excited and haveshown growth each week. By June,they’ll master their multiplication facts!The class has also been very busy writingstories as well. The students writeusing different prompts and are currentlyworking on adding spice to their writing.They have also learned how to use figurativelanguage, listing sentences, addinginteresting words, writing leads, and howto organize the story with a beginning,middle, and end.Miss Hardy’s students are working onbecoming superb writers!

May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENPage 15Delair School Hosts Folk ArtsResidency ProgramStudents at Delair School recentlyembarked on the ARTS ResidencyProgram for Folk Art, presented by thePerkins Center for the Arts.The students gathered together tolisten to Queen Nur, a teaching artist andnationally recognized storyteller, whotold a variety of stories from Ghana,Scandinavia, and the United States. Theylearned how to recognize the similaritiesand differences that describe the culturesand the traditions from each of thestories by listening for nuance.Also presenting was Tom Carroll, afolklorist and cultural worker from thePerkins Center in Collingswood, who introducedstudents to interview techniquesused in cultural data collection.The next phase of the residency programwill be when the students workwith Queen Nur and use these techniquesto interview and collect stories ofmembers of their families and their surroundingcommunity to create their ownstory in writing. They will then practicetelling the story using the methods toFranklin SchoolFourth GradeMath BeeOn March 27, fourth grade studentsparticipated in the annual Multiplicationand Division Bee at Franklin School.The fourth graders had been busilystudying their multiplication and divisionfacts for the contest.There were prize winners from eachclass; the top winner was Joshua Melillifrom Mrs. Patti’s fourth grade class.Congratulations to these wonderfulstudents!Fourth grade Math Bee winnerJoshua Melilli stands with PrincipalLewis and BSIP Teacher Ms. Farrellfollowing the Math Bee.capture the audience’s attention withtheir presentation.As part of the residency program,Tom Carroll will work directly with theDelair community to discover local historyand traditions including interviewswith family and community members.The culmination of the residency willbe a community performance of stories,old and new, and of an exhibition of writingand artifacts uncovered during thetime period of the residency.The students and staff of Delair areexcited to be a part of this educationalexperience.Delair students stand with QueenNur and Tom Carroll after their presentationon Folk Art.Delair StudentsCollaborate onPoetry ProjectSecond Grade Teacher Ms. Venezianiand Art Teacher Mrs. Cook recently collaboratedon a poetry project with theirstudents.Delair students first brainstormedabout things they would wish for andthen wrote a poem titled, “I Wish…” Theartwork shows photographs of the studentsblowing dandelion seeds and makinga wish. Students also createdthree-dimensional dandelions with yarnand pipe cleaners.Here’s hoping at least some of theirwishes come true!Second grade students pose withMrs. Cook, alongside of their PoetryProject Bulletin Board.Tune in toPennsauken TV onCable Channel 19Learning AboutThe SeasonsAs part of their celebration of spring,Ms. Stone’s preschool class at Baldwincompleted a unit on things that blowin the wind. Students made and designedtheir own windsocks and werethrilled to fly them outside.Longfellow StudentsOf The MonthLongfellow Students of the Month forFebruary, Helena Maldonado, HeavenGladney, Kayla Vallecillo, Fatema Hossain,Shania Peralta, Milton Narvaez,Gavin Ruby, Isaury Valdez, Janet Melendez,Dennise Piedra, and DiamondPatterson, stand with Principal Lewisfor a photo.PHS Latin ClubStudents ReceiveAwardsCongratulations to the following studentsof Pennsauken High School fortheir awards on the National LatinExam. This year, the National LatinExam was given to over 154,000 Latinstudents in all 50 states and 15 foreigncountries:Sara Tacher, Intro to Latin OutstandingAchievement; Khang Nguyen,Brandin Bulicki, and Malik Rutherford,Intro to Latin Achievement; YianniPasamihalis and Jomana Begum, LatinII Magna Cum Laude; ReginaldBoateng and Cherry Jiang, Latin II CumLaude; Robert Flaherty, Latin III CumLaude, Lan Le, Latin IV Prose MagnaCum Laude; and Eric Reyes, Latin IVProse Cum Laude.A special congratulations to SeniorsLan Le and Eric Reyes, who have wonawards on the National Latin Exam duringall four years of high school!Intermediate School Receives Photo DisplayStaff and students at the IntermediateSchool were presented with severalframed photos from the January 21, 2013Presidential Inauguration of BarackObama. These photos were a gift fromMs. Christine Miller, the daughter of oneof Pennsauken’s school bus drivers, Mr.Charles Miller.Ms. Miller was proud to attend the inaugurationand be a part of the InauguralParade. She was able to get a goodvantage point from which she took wonderful,close-up photos of both PresidentObama and Mrs. Obama.The staff and students of the IntermediateSchool would like to thank Ms.Miller for her donation and kindness.The photos are on display in the mainhallway along side of the office.Ms. Miller poses with students, MiaMorales, Brianna Stevens, AndreeAlcantara, and Jordan Wyatt alongwith Mr. Miller and Vice PrincipalGreen, in front of the photo displayshe donated to Intermediate School.FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAnnual Ladies NightShopping, Music, Food and Fun!Raffles and Fabulous Prizes!FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLICMay 3, 20137:00 - 9:00 p.m.7201 Irving AvenuePennsauken, NJ 08109■Call Deanna for information 856-662-7808Employment Opportunities:Pennsauken Police DepartmentThe Township of Pennsauken has announced employment opportunities forpart time Class I and Class II law enforcement officers. Candidates are requiredto be currently certified as Special Law Enforcement Officers I or Special LawEnforcement Officers II.Candidates may be assigned to provide security in the municipal court,work as information officers in the police administration building, or providesecurity at either the high school or middle school.The salaries for these positions are as follows:Class I Officer, $12.00 per hourClass II Officer, $15.00 per hourApplications for these positions may be picked up at the office of BarbaraCorbett, Human Resources for Pennsauken Township, 560 North CrescentBoulevard, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, no later than May 31, 2013.

Page 16 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013Let’s “Spring” Into Action And Clean Up Our PropertiesSpecial Submission by PennsaukenTownship’s Building DepartmentSpring is the time of year when everyoneand everything seems to reawaken.We dust off the cob webs, clean out thegarage and start anew. The same energyshould also apply to the exterior of ourproperties on an ongoing basis.Our Property Maintenance inspectorsregularly canvas our Township tomake sure that all properties, whetherresidential or commercial, are beingWE DO IT ALL:Sales & ServiceCOMMERCIAL – AUTORESIDENTIAL – BANKSINSTITUTIONSGOVERNMENTproperly maintained. The upkeep of allproperties is essential in order to maintainthe integrity of our neighborhoodsand our property values.Proper maintenance of the exterior ofthe property including, painting, sidewalkrepairs, and lawn care, are an importantpart of keeping our community a greatplace to live. It is also a safety factor.We know that throughout thecommunity, there are properties that arecurrently unoccupied for a number ofWe 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 ReleasesCard Access Systems• High Security/Key Register Products• Surveillance CamerasWe Do It Right The First Time!For all your security needsSince 1960Bonded & InsuredVisit our Fully stocked Showroomat 3615 Haddonfield Road, Pennsauken856-665-1311 www.arnoldslock.comreasons; as a result, they are not maintainedon a regular basis. Although theTownship makes every effort to contactthe responsible party for a vacant property,we are not always successful, especiallyif a property is bank owned.Each year as spring approaches, theTownship reviews vacant properties inneed of clean up and grass cutting. However,with limited financial resources, weare not always able to maintain all of theproperties throughout the spring andSafes for your home or office…secure your belongingsElectronic Security Safes from $99• Heavy 14 gauge solid steel construction, plus dual livebolts made also of heavy gauge steel.• Can be bolted to the wall or floor. – Carpeted base. –Pry-resistant recessed door with internal hinges for anti-theftprotection.– Mounting feet and anchor hardware standard.MicrowaveSafes from$195• One-hour fire safe label* – Three compact sizesCenter bolt down (hardware included)• Dual security key and combination (mechanical only) –Programmable electronic lock with over-ride code• Individual packaging for UPS type shipping – Powder coated paintfor increased durability – Pull-out tray for storage of small itemssummer grass growing season. As a result,many residents have banded togetherwithin their neighborhoods to take turnscutting the grass of vacant properties. Werealize that as a resident this is not yourresponsibility, but by working together tohelp maintain an unoccupied property,the entire neighborhood benefits. Pickingup flyers, small branches, trash and debrison vacant properties are some helpfulways to avoid drawing attention to anempty property.Unfortunately, not every home owneris vigilant with the upkeep of their property,as is required by the Property Maintenanceordinances in our Township. Itthen becomes the job of our inspectors tocite the homeowners for clean up and repairsof their property. In many cases afailure to comply with the “Notice of Violation”results in a court summons and arequired court appearance with assessedfines and penalties. We make every effortto work with our residents if they need anextension of time to avoid the issuance ofa court summons. We would much ratherhave you spend your financial resourceson correcting a problem instead of courtfines. All you need to do is personally contactour office and we will work alongwith you to help solve the problem.If all residents make the effort to worktogether to maintain their properties orto assist other residents who may be experiencingdifficulties, Pennsauken willcontinue to grow and prosper and be asafe and beautiful place to live. The Sister Sales Team----L i v i n g F a i t h C h r i s t i a n C e n t e rCome Experience the LOVE of GodWorship ServicesSunday8:30am & 11:00amWednesday7:00pmSenior Pastor Constance McLean2323 Rt 73Pennsauken, NJ 08110www.lfccnj.com-----Transportation is available for the 11am Sunday worship servicefrom select locations in Pennsauken, call 856-661-8110 x115----

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Page 18 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013There’s so much to know about our H2O!Where does it come from and howdoes it get into our homes? How is itcleaned before we drink it? Which lawsprotect it? What other benefits does itoffer besides public health and fire protection?Beginning May 5, the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission, and theAmerican Water Works Association(AWWA) join water professionalsacross North America in highlighting theimportance of a safe, reliable water supplyto our overall quality of life, frompublic health protection and fire suppressionto the critical role it plays in supportingthe economy.“In today’s rapid paced lives, it is easyto take for granted one of life’s most preciousresources,” says MPWC SuperintendentJeffrey C. Whalen. “With aneconomy that has affected all of us, theretruly isn’t a better value than the potablewater provided at your tap. Only tapwater delivers the high quality of life thatwe all enjoy.”Water plays a vital role in our dailylives and the quality of life we enjoy. ThisDrinking Water Week, make a commitmentto learn more about getting toknow H2O! For more information, visitwww.drinktap.org or the MPWC’s pageat www.mpwc.com.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONABOUT YOUR REMOTE READ DEVICESIf you have a remote device on the exterior of your property that allows us to read yourwater 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 yourhome and contact the MPWC with both readings. You may record yourreadings below and call the number listed.Outside Remote: ___________________________Inside Meter: ______________________________To Report Your Readings Call 856-663-6355Please contact us with your In/Out readings at your earliest convenience so thatwe 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.PAY YOUR BILL ONLINEThe Merchantville-Pennsauken Water CommissionNow Accepts Online Payments!Log onto our website at www.mpwc.com and select the“Pay Your Bill” button right from our homepage.The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission meetson the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.These meetings are open to the public and are nowbeing held at 6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken.Questions about your service?Call 663-0043 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,emergencies – call 663-0045 anytime.MERCHANTVILLE – PENNSAUKEN WATER COMMISSION6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, 856-663-0043www.mpwc.comMichael A. Saraceni, COO • Jeffrey Whalen, SuperintendentMr. Bernhard Kofoet, President • Mrs. Regina Davis, Vice President • Mr. Patrick Brennan, SecretaryMr. G. Burton German, Treasurer • Mr. Joseph Scavuzzo, Ass’t Secretary/Treasurer

May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENPage 19PUBLICWORKSGetting The Message Out About RecyclingBy Bernie Kofoet, PublicWorks Superintendent,and Min Lin, student,Pennsauken High SchoolI was recently invited to talk to the IntegratedScience I classes at PennsaukenHigh School. The students were studyingrecycling and I was asked to speak aboutwhat we recycle and how we recycle inPennsauken.I didn’t get far into my presentationsbefore the discussion turned to debateson topics such as should we have a feeper container for disposal, as opposed toeveryone getting their trash collected forthe same cost (tax), whether they disposeof one container or six. Another hot topicwas whether or not plastic beverage containersshould be banned. The studentshad some very strong opinions on bothtopics.I want to thank all of the students fortheir participation and the thought-provokingdialogue.The students were then given an opportunityto write an extra credit assignmentbased on what they learned frommy visit. The best paper would be partof this column. Each was deservingof publication, well written with strongarguments.I have selected the article written byMin Lin. Please enjoy the article.With a growing population in theworld and increasingly limited resources,it has become imperative that individualsand communities must consider conservationprograms that will help ourresources either last longer, or notdamage the environment from their useor disposal. Resources of concern mightinclude a variety of materials needed forlife: food, water, clean air, energy, and theplants and animals that use this planetwith us. What individuals and communitiescan do is limitless. Initiatives like ‘‘Reduce,Reuse, and Recycle’’ help educatethe public of the different phases wherethey might make a difference.What Is Recycling?Recycling is the process of collectingand processing materials that would otherwisebe thrown away as trash and turningthem into new products whichbenefit our community and the world.Benefits Of Recycling:• Reduces the amount of waste sent tolandfills and incinerators• Prevents pollution caused by reducingthe need to collect new raw materials• Saves energy• Conserves natural resources such astimber, water and minerals• Reduces greenhouse gas emissionsthat contribute to global climatechange• Helps sustain the environment forfuturegenerations• Helps create new well-paying jobsin the recycling and manufacturingindustriesDon’t Make Waste!!!Bring your own reusable bags to storeswhen you shop. Keep a ceramic mug orcup for water or coffee at work, ratherthan using disposable paper or plasticfoam cups. Most cities in the UnitedStates have clean, drinkable water, so usetap water and refillable water bottles insteadof buying bottle water.Don’t Forget To Reuse!!!Paper, plastic, glass, and cans aren’t theonly items that should be diverted fromincinerators and landfills. Reduce the environmentalimpact of organic waste bycomposting food scraps, and by leavingshort grass clippings on lawns to decompose.Donate old clothing to homelessshelters, thrift stores, animal shelters, andother community organizations. Take advantageof manufacturer take-back programsfor your unwanted electronics,especially phones.continued on page 27TALKIN’ TRASHMemorial Day, Monday May 27, is a trash holiday.All trash days that week will move forward one day. 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Page 20 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013Summer Fun From Pennsauken Parks and Recreationcontinued from page 1to the basics of boxing and fitness. Noexperience required. The camp will beoffered from Aug. 5- 9, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.for ages 7-11, and 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.for ages 12-16. The fee is $35 per child.Make checks payable to R & B Boxing,2309 Haddonfield Road.Dancing Like the StarsKids ages 6-14 can learn the basics oftheatrical dancing from skilled dance instructors.Classes run June 24-28 from9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and are held at RonnieMcLaughlin Dance Studio, 198 ChurchRoad, Merchantville. Cost is $30 perstudent.Hip-Hop DanceCome and join the fun for an introductionto Hip Hop Dance. Learn basicmovements in the style of today’s popularmusic for kids ages 6-12. The camp will befrom 11 a.m. to noon on June 24-28. Wearcomfortable clothing and sneakers. Instructionis by a qualified dance instructorfrom Ronnie McLaughlin Dance Studio.Cost is $30 per student.Ice SkatingThe Learn-to-Ice-Skate camp will beheld at the Flyers Skate Zone on RiverRd. Children ages 2-17 will learn basicskating techniques for figure skating orhockey. The program is offered from 8:45to 10 a.m. Aug. 12-16. Cost is $35 perchild. Skates are available for free ifneeded.KaratePennsauken Township and Shaw’sKarate Institute present summer karateat 6704 Route 130 N., Pennsauken. Theobjective of this camp is to use martialarts as a vehicle to build character, selfcontrol,as well as, respect for others.Children will receive a white belt on thelast day of class. For children ages 5-12,from July 22-26. Times are 9:45 to 10:45a.m. for ages 5- 7 and 11 a.m. to noon forages 8-12. Cost is $30 per child.SportsThe Ike Willis Sports Camps are sponsoredby the Pennsauken Parks andRecreation Department and will be heldfrom 9 a.m. to noon at Pennsauken MiddleSchool on Park Avenue. Camps areopen to all Pennsauken and Merchantvillechildren ages 7-15. The datesfor each program are as follows: FieldHockey or Soccer – June 24-28; Tennis –July 8-12; Basket ball – July 15-19; Baseballand Softball – July 22-26. Cost is $35per week and each child receives a T-shirtat the end of each camp.SwimmingPennsauken Township will offer alearn-to-swim program for all childrenages 5-11 at the municipal pool. Datesare June 18-20. Morning sessions are 9 to11 a.m., evening sessions are 7 to 9 p.m.The fee for this program is $20 per childfor all three days, morning or eveningsessions. All instructors are certified lifeguardsand CPR certified.TheaterThe Creative Theater Class returnsagain from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 5-9 atthe Delair School on Derousse Ave. Children,ages 7-15, will learn stage movement,vocal projection, character study and improvisationalgames. They will create theirown story and perform it on video forfriends and family on the last day of class.The cost is $50 per week and is operatedby the Pennsauken Youth SummerTheater Program.Multi-Media Art CreationsExplore an array of mediums, includingclay, fiber, paper and found objects.We will pick a theme for the week uponwhich our works will be created. Individualexpression will be highly encouraged.This class is all about thinking outside thebox. Class will be held at the PennsaukenMunicipal Building Meeting Room July22-26 from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee forthis one week program is $45.For AdultsAdult Horseshoe ProgramThis is not a club, no dues, just friendlycompetition. All Pennsauken residentsare welcome to participate from 6:30 to9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays behind the library.For additional information call Mike at(856) 488-5325, Bill at (856) 663-2606 orthe Pennsauken Parks and RecreationDepartment at (856) 665- 1000 Ext. 151.Free Adult Tennis LessonsTennis lessons for Pennsauken adults 18continued on page 21Camden County Event Focuses OnRaising The Next Generationcontinued from page 1the discipline of karate, nutrition and exercise,how to succeed at homework, howfamilies can learn to garden together, 4-H Club activities, clay therapy and more.“We need to be able to give parentsthe tools to be better parents in thischanging community that is so differentthan what it was as opposed to whenthey were growing up,” adds Rodriguez.“They have new challenges, they neednew tools. We want to make sure thatthey know where to find them, that theycan access these tools.”“We learn through social interactionmuch more than we do just through lecturing.Part of the premise of this particularevent is having a lot of opportunitiesto interact, learn lessons. Not just beinglectured to, but have the opportunity todiscuss it, internalize it and to turnkey itaround. So we hope that the learning willbe much more effective.”According to event estimates, approximately500 people attended the conferencethroughout the day, taking advantageof all the resources made available at thehigh school.“I’m excited to see people of all generationsand backgrounds participating in thisevent,” says Pennsauken School DistrictSuperintendent Marilyn Martinez. “I thinknext year we’ll have double the amount ofservice providers and participants.”Martinez also expressed her excitementabout having an opportunity toshowcase both the Township and theSchool District through this first-everCounty event. “We’re elated to be ableto host [this event] and to showcase thegreatness of Pennsauken. We’re in themiddle of what I believe is an area that isopen to all of Camden County. The accessibilityof having this event occur isPennsauken High School is wonderful.We want to have it [here] every year. Wewant it to be a tradition in Pennsauken.”The Camden County Parenting Conferenceis the second large communityfocusedevent that the School Districthas helped host in as many months.Previously, the District hosted a multiculturalbook fair at Howard M. PhiferMiddle School in February, whichbrought students and their families togetherto celebrate a love of reading.“One of the roles that schools play inthe community is being a beacon for accessinginformation,” explains Martinez.“What better way to do that then partneringwith community-based organizations?The theme for this conference is‘Raising The Next Generation.’ Istrongly believe that the partnership betweenschools, community-based organizations,businesses, and residents issignificant in raising children. What we inthe public schools in Pennsauken mustdo is open their doors to not only thosethat they serve, but those who want topartner with us to help raise our childrenand educate them. This is one of themany events that I believe will continuein our Pennsauken public schools.”Pennsauken SewerageAuthority1250 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110Phone: (856) 663-5542 • Fax: (856) 663-5718 • 24 Hour Emergency: (856) 662-0686Tree Roots Can Block Sewer LinesREMINDER:CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR NEXTPAYMENT 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 OURPUBLIC ENTRANCE DOOR TO DROP PAYMENTSWHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED.With spring also comes renewed andvigorous growth of tree roots that canblock sewer lines. We take everypossible effort to keep our main linesfree of roots through our maintenanceprogram. The lateral line from yourhouse to our main line, however, is thehomeowner’s responsibility.If you have had a problem in thepast, you are probably aware of thesigns to look for (slow drainage or aperiodic back up). If you experiencethese problems, consider calling aplumber to check for tree roots. Theplumber can remove the roots fromyour line. And , if you suspect the problemis in the main line, please call thePennsauken Sewerage Authority at(856) 662-0686, 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week.TO PAY YOUR BILL ON-LINE – VISIT OUR WEB SITEAT WWW.PSEWER.COMAND CLICK ON THEBILLING BUTTON – THERE IS A $3.95 FEE THEPROVIDER OF THE SERVICE CHARGES EACHCUSTOMER PER $175 TRANSACTION.Visit us at www.psewer.comIf 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 couldsave 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.

May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENPage 21Pennsauken’s 2013 Budget Stays Under State Capcontinued from page 1rently have in place is 12.5 percent lessthan the state’s health plan, which savesthe town $770,423.”Other costs outside of the Township’scontrol include an $186,227 increase inthe Township’s police and fire pensioncontribution; $330,000 for the salariesand benefits of four police officers, whichwere originally funded by four-year federalgrant that expired at the end of 2012.“There are certain things that we can’tcontrol,” says Taylor. “When the stategives less municipal aid to the varioustowns, we have no other options.”During the past several years, Penn -sauken Township has tirelessly worked tokeep costs down in order to better managethese types of financial challenges. MayorTaylor commented that all departments,including Public Safety, are working in unisonto try and mitigate costs. The Mayoralso mentioned that the success of thePenn sauken Country Club in 2012 alsowent a long way in keeping costs down.“The Country Club had a banneryear, generating a record payment of$250,000 to the town. This amount wasraised above the amount they needed tocover their operation costs and coursemaintenance and this money is beingused solely for property tax relief.”By maintaining a conservative approachto Township operations, Penn -sauken is also better prepared to handlecapital improvements that need to be addressedon a yearly basis. For example, in2013, the Township will be purchasing twonew ambulances, eight new police cars toreplace outdated vehicles, three new fireprevention vehicles, as well as a new largedump truck and loader for the PublicWorks Department. Pennsauken will alsoaddress improvements and repairs to itsinfrastructure, as there are 102 miles ofroad that the Township is responsible formaintaining, while replacing damagedcurbing and improving storm drainage.Pennsauken’s 30 parks and playgroundsare also upgraded on a continual basis.“When we review the capital improvementsfor the year, we look at the overallneeds from each department and thenidentify what’s really essential to keepingour town running smoothly,” explains Taylor.“It really takes the Township workingtogether to keep these costs at a reasonablelevel and keep the tax rate down.”Summer Fun From Pennsauken Parks and Recreationcontinued from page 20and up will be held at the green top tenniscourts on River Road. The classes will befrom 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. during July. Exactdates are to be announced. Space is limitedso don’t delay. Instruction will be providedby a qualified tennis instructor.Learn-to-SwimIf there is enough interest, there will bean adult learn to swim program. For beginnersand those who would like to workon breathing and stroke. Call the Parksand Recreation Department for details.For FamiliesJoin the Municipal PoolParks and Recreation accepts membershipapplications and fees for the 2013pool season beginning on May 6. The poolis open to Pennsauken and Merchantvilleresidents only and all applicants must providea photo ID, current utility bill andbirth certificate and report card for children.The pool opens 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.weekends only beginning May 25.Starting June 15, the pool will be openfrom noon to 8 p.m. daily. Pool fees andother information are available throughthe Pennsauken Parks and RecreationDepartment.To RegisterRegistration for most summer programsbegins on May 6 at the PennsaukenMunicipal Building, Route 130 and MerchantvilleAvenue. Forms are available atthe municipal building from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. Monday through Friday. A programlisting and downloadable registration formis available at www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us.For more information, e-mail emartz@twp.pennsauken.nj.us or call (856) 665-1000 x151.D I N E R A N D R E S T A U R A N T“It’s the quality that counts”"One of Pennsauken's oldest Family run Businesses, servingPennsauken and the surrounding areas for close to 50 years"Come and see our newly renovated dining rooms!AND AS ALWAYSBreakfast, Lunch and DinnerIs served every day, ALL DAYCOME JOIN USFORMOTHER’S DAYMAY 12, 2013Visit www.PennQueenDiner.comfor our daily specialsRoute 130 and Westfield Ave., Pennsauken856-662-1928 Fax: 856- 665-8353OPEN DAILY, MONDAY THRU SUNDAY 7:00AM TO 1:00AMHome of South Jersey’s Best Chicken Parmigiana

Page 22 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013SENIORCORNERBy Sonny DiSabatoSenior Citizen CoordinatorHello fellow seniors.It’s spring, a beautiful time of theyear. As we enjoy the warmer weather,home owners begin to start fixing upwood odCollingswoodolllColColingswglingslin- 34th h annual -anPreparing For Home Repairs, Warmer Weathertheir homes. Before hiring a contractorfor home repairs, make sure they possessa current and valid State of NewJersey Home Improvement ContractorsLicense.The Township of PennsaukenBuilding Department can check their Take PATCO200 artists and craftersCarnival and pony ridesKids zone area for all kids4 stages of live musicFood courts downtown restaurantsAntique and classic auto showA mile long block partywoo200artiststs andcraftersCarnivivaal andpony ridesKid idszon oneare reaforall kidids4 sttag age gesoflivemusicFo ood cou our urt rtsdowntown ressttaurantsAnt nti tiq iqu queandcla las ass ssi sicauto shhow201 3database for contractors with currentlicenses. Please contact them at 856-665-1000 ext. 130 or 131.Take some time during May to checkout your air conditioners to make surethey’re in working order. Finding out anySaturday May 251Oam to 5pmHaddon AveCollingswood NJRaindate May 27 12 to 5pmThe family event of spring!potential problems early will help keepyou cool all summer long.It’s also a great time to work in yourgarden. Be careful not to strain orhurt yourself, especially as theweather gets hot.Honoring Mothers andFallen SoldiersDuring May, we pay respect to ourbeautiful ladies, our mothers. Mother’sDay, May 12, is a time to reflect on thelove and sacrifice they give for us. Godbless the job they do.May 27 is a time to remember ourmen and women who served our countryand gave the ultimate sacrifice. ThisMemorial Day, show the Stars andStripes in their memory.Please remember to say a prayer forour men and women currently servingour country overseas. May they comehome safe and sound.Wishing you good health and happiness.Pennsauken Lions Club SeeksNominations For Citizen Of The YearFriends Of LibraryHosts Spring Book SaleThe Friends of Pennsauken Librarybook sale preview night for members isMay 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. Not a member? Signup at the event that evening. Members whopurchase five adult books get a sixth free.Book sale dates for general public areMay 3-5 during regular library hours. Comecheck out the large, well-sorted selection.Monies collected are used to purchaseitems and to sponsor programs not coveredin the Library’s regular budget.Membership DriveThe Friends of Pennsauken Library isholding its annual membership drive.Membership forms are available in thelibrary’s lobby. Please complete one andreturn it with your check payable to theFriends of the Pennsauken Library, 5605Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110.Meetings are held on the secondWednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. inthe Library Community Room. Formore information, e-mail FriendsofLibrary@yahoo.com.Annually each June, the PennsaukenLions Club honors a deserving volunteerin Pennsauken as its Citizen of the Year.This year, the Lions are seeking nominationsfrom people within Pennsaukenwho may know someone who has beenvolunteering in the Pennsauken Communityand should be recognized. If youknow someone who gives of his or hertime and effort to helping aroundPennsauken, please send an e-mail toPennsaukenLionsClub@comcast.net byMay 6, or drop a nomination by Macaro’son Westfield Ave.Please include the name, address,phone number and e-mail address of thenominee, and a 150-500 word statementabout why this person deserves to theCitizen of the Year. Also, be sure to includeyour name, address and contact informationin case there are any questions.A donation in the recipient’s honor ismade to the Lions Club CharitableFoundation and the recipient receives acertificate at the Lions’ June 20 dinnermeeting held in their honor.Another annualevent sponsored by the Lions Clubis the Youth Appreciation Night, held onMay 20. During the event, the officers ofthe Pennsauken High School Leo Cluband representatives of the local BoyScout Troop the Lions sponsor are recognizedfor their work in the community.The Lions Club is open to all servicemindedmen and women 18 years oldor older and meet on the first and thirdMondays at Macaros Catering on WestfieldAve. at 6:00 p.m. For more informatione-mail PennsaukenLionsClub@comcast.net.FINE VINTAGE APPAREL,ACCESSORIES & ANTIQUESVictorian, Art Nouveau &Art Deco Eras, Retro VintageVISIT OUR WEBSITES!www.Decotique.comwww.ArtDecotique.comUNIQUE GIFTS FOR MOM!Spring & Summer Shoe Sale 50% off!Look for Our Grand Opening in June!227 N. Centre Street • Merchantville, NJ 08109 856-665-5937

May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENPage 23Safety Tips For The Upcoming Growing SeasonBy Kathleen Harvey,Owner, Plant Artistry, LLCAs the date for last winterfrost approaches, annualsand vegetable plants forthe summer growing season can beplanted in our yards. Before you getstarted, here are a few safety tips to keepin mind when heading to the garden.Stretch before engaging in heavy dutyshoveling or pruning, to warm up yourmuscles to reduce chance of injury. Wearlong sleeves, long pants, and a widebrimmed hat to prevent bad sun burnand accompanying skin damage. If it'stoo hot for long sleeves, then slather on agenerous amount of a good sweat-resistantsun block.Bring plastic or metal containers fullof cool liquids (water is best) to stay hydrated.If you start to feel light-headed,or worse, sick to your stomach, get out ofthe sun and rest.Check tools to be sure all parts areproperly connected and won't fly apartwhen you go to use them. Get rid of wornout tools; there are some really nice ergonomictools available on the marketthat can reduce hand, arm, and back injury.If you didn't clean your tools in thefall before putting them away for the winter,clean and sharpen them now. Checkchain saws for lubrication levels and chaintension every time before using. Whenputting them away, be sure to use chainguards to prevent getting cut the nexttime they are pulled out for use. If usingNew Jersey’s Oldestelectric power tools, check extensioncords for any worn or nicked spots. Repair,or replace any worn electrical equipmentto prevent risk of shock or fire.When using a ladder to prune tall treesor shrubs, be sure the ladder is anchored ona solid, level surface. Spring rains can softenthe ground, and ladders may easily tilt asyou step on them and cause you to fall ifnot properly set on solid ground. If possible,ask a friend or family member to hold it foryou while you climb, or better yet, hire aprofessional if you're not experienced inclimbing and pruning. It's better than fallingoff a ladder and breaking a bone.Wear safety glasses or goggles whenpruning to prevent eye injury. Whenpruning branches above your head, ahard hat will protect you from fallingbranches. If using chemicals or powerPYACT is five years old and is celebratingthe fact with two high-energy andexciting shows.This year’s mainstage show is “Hairspray,”a popular comedic musical thatwas turned into a popular movie in 2007with John Travolta. The musical featuresupbeat, exciting music, stellar dancing,and a story that is sure to warm heartsand cause tears of laughter! Auditionsare open to Pennsauken children ages 13to 23 and will be held on May 25 and 26tools, a mask or respirator will help preventinhaling pesticides, fungicides, or fertilizers,as well as flying branch particles.Chemical applications and pruning arebest done when the winds are calm tofurther reduce chance of injury. Whenfinished using chemicals outside, carefullyremove gloves, glasses, and protectiveclothing in a garage or laundry room,immediately wash the clothes, and takea shower to remove chemical residueand prevent spreading chemicals to othersin your house.With these tips in mind, have a safe,fruitful, fun filled summer in your garden!Watch “Going Green,” a new gardening programon Channel 19 Pennsauken Television, hosted byKathleen Harvey. For more information, visitPennsauken Television on Facebook.Pennsauken Youth Action CommitteeTheatre Announces Summer Showsat Howard M. 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Page 24 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013inBooksPENNSAUKEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARYThanks to a generous gift from theFriends of the Library, the PennsaukenFree Public Library now offers you somewonderful resources for tracing yourfamily history. With a library card, youhave 24/7 access to materials that wouldnormally cost you over $300 a year!Library card holders get free subscriptionsto two comprehensive family historyresources: HeritageQuest andAncestry Library Edition. The first subscription,HeritageQuest, contains theentire U.S. census available, from 1790 to1940. Records even go back to before1790, because you can search for filesfrom The Revolutionary War. In addition,you can search a library of 28,000family history books and 2.3 million articlesfor your relatives. Finally, this resourceallows you access to theFreedman’s Bank, which was the bankthat opened accounts for newly freedslaves after the Civil War, often the firsttime people are first found in family historyrecords. Imagine being able to printout the handwritten records of yourgreat-great-great grandfather’s first bankaccount! HeritageQuest is available toyou 24/7 with an Internet connection,provided you have your library card withyou to log in.The second subscription is to AncestryLibrary Edition. While this resource isonly available from within the library,you can bring your laptop or use one ofLOWEST PRICES GUARANTEEDTrace Your Family History With Help From The Pennsauken Free Public Librarythe library’s computers to access Ancestryfrom anywhere in the building. This isa very friendly and easy-to-use resource,and you will be amazed at the number ofdocuments you can find on your relatives.Like HeritageQuest, you cansearch the entire U.S. census available(1790 - 1940); you can also search thecensus records from the UK, Australia,Germany and Canada. One search inAncestry will also look for birth records,military records back to the 1600s, marriagerecords, death records, gravesiteand funeral parlor records, court recordsand land records for your relatives. Ancestrywill also search passenger lists ofover 100 million immigrants who arrivedto ports all over the US. You can findrecords of your first family members toset foot on American soil!Having access to these resources isgreat, but maybe you’d like a hands-onintroduction to using these family historysubscriptions. The Pennsauken Libraryhas some upcoming programs to helpyou get started searching your familytree. Starting in June, the Library willhold free introductory workshops on selectWednesday evenings and Saturdaymornings for adults curious about exploringtheir family histories using thesesubscriptions. For further information,and to register for a free workshop, callHead Reference Librarian SonoraMiller at 856-665-5959 ext. 4Library MilestonesIn a happy aside, this May, the Libraryacknowledges the following longevitymilestones among its staff members: LibraryPage Alberta Luzi celebrates 40years, Circulation Clerk Dawn Riley celebrates30 years, and Circulation SupervisorMartha Vega celebrates 13 years.Congratulations to them for their yearsof service!MayLibrary EventsFor Ages 0-3• Babytime – Thursdays andFridays – 10:30 a.m. First, we startwith a 15-minute series of rhymesand stories for our smallestpatrons. Then we move into moreactive rhymes for our movers.Teen Programs (ages 12+)• Manga Club– Friday, 5/11 & 5/25 –4:00 p.m.New & Used Scratch and Dent AppliancesFEATURING A LARGE SELECTION OF BRAND NAME APPLIANCES• WASHER & DRYERS• REFRIGERATORS• FREEZERS• GAS & ELECTRIC STOVES• AIR CONDITIONERS• DISHWASHERS• DEHUMIDIFIERS• FLAT SCREEN TV’S• ALL SMALL APPLIANCES• MICROWAVES• EXERCISE EQUIPMENT• PATIO SETS• AND MUCH MORE!H&RAppliances6305 South Crescent Blvd (Route 130) Pennsauken856-324-2934Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm10% OFF Any PurchaseMinimum $200. With coupon. Expires 5/31/13Adult Programs• Arcade Action – Thursday, 5/16 –6:30 p.m.• Book Club – Thursday, 5/2 –10:00 a.m.• Board Meeting – Monday, 5/20 –6:00 p.m.• Friends of the Library –Wednesday, 5/8– 7:00 p.m.• Graphic Novel Club –Wednesday, 5/22 – 6:30 p.m.• Spring Book Sale –Thursday–Sunday, 5/2-5/5Computer Class Schedulesand Summer Reading ProgramSchedules will be available inthe Library May 1.PENNSAUKENLIBRARY856-665-5959www.pennsaukenlibrary.orgHOURS:M - Th. 10-9; Fri. – Sat. 10-6;Sunday 1-5The Library will be closedMay 25-27 for theMemorial Day weekend.

May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENPage 25Food Adventures In Pennsauken: Great Places To Dine During Cinco de Mayo And Throughout The YearBy Rachael Rivera, AAP ColumnistCinco de Mayo has evolved into alarge celebration during the month ofMay, where Mexican cuisine takes afront seat for many people.Cinco de Mayo commemorates thevictory of the Mexican army over theFrench army in 1862. This holiday,ironically, is not celebrated very muchin Mexico; while in America, May 5 iscelebrated nationwide with parades,mariachi music and festivals, as well as,great food and drink specials everywhere.I love Pennsauken for its wide varietyof culinary offerings and the amount ofSpanish and Mexican food you can findhere is awesome. More mainstreamplaces like the Tortilla Press Cantina onMaple Ave. offers up guacamole, ceviche,fajitas and burrito dishes in a great atmospherefor a great price. But there arealso some real hidden gems that offer upan even more traditional Spanish styledining experience. Pennsauken’s own LaHacienda, located at 5708 Westfield Ave.,has been rated across the board as havingexcellent food and friendly service,under the manager and owner Maria delPilar Espinozo. Prices for this place areridiculously low, and if it’s Mexican cuisine,they probably make it. They offer anawesome selection of chips and dipdishes, along with combination dinnersPennsauken’s own La Hacienda, locatedat 5708 Westfield Ave., has excellentfood and friendly service,particularly if you’re looking for a newplace to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.under ten bucks.This place has authentic Mexican cuisinedown to a science. The ingredients are freshand dishes are mouth watering in terms ofsmell, taste and presentation. There is evena section specifically for children.For Pennsauken citizens feeling less adventurousthan others, but still want to experiencethe hospitality of La Hacienda,they offer more traditional dishes like amargarita pizza topped with fresh tomatoes,onions, bacon, and poblano peppersor a tocino hamburguesa (bacon cheeseburger).Even their beverage list offerssomething tempting for everyone. Mypersonal favorites are the Jarritos, a verypopular soft drink in Mexico with tons ofamazing flavors like pineapple andguava. And what better way to finish offan authentic Mexican meal than withsome flan poblano or platanos con crema(fried plantains with sweet cream)?If you’d like to place an order or haveany questions for La Hacienda you cancall them at (856) 488-0314. You can alsoview their menu at www.urbanspoon.com.EIGHTY-SECOND ANNUALNation’s oldestcontinuing outdoorart show of onlyoriginal fine artFINEARTSHOWMore than 140 top artistsfrom around the country“CIRCLE THE SQUARE”Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9Our 82nd year in beautiful Rittenhouse Square18th and Walnut ■ Center City PhiladelphiaFriday & Saturday 11 am - 7 pm Sunday 11 - 5For more information – Call 610-299-1343Visit www.RittenhouseSquareArt.org

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May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENPage 27Pennsauken Fire Department Holds Fifth Annual Memorial ServicePlease join the Pennsauken Fire Departmenton Sunday, May 5 for the fifthannual Memorial and Prayer Service.The service will be held at The UnitedMethodist Church of East Pennsauken,located at 3700 Haddonfield Rd. and beginsat 1:30 p.m. Each year, various memorialservices are held nationwide andin the state and county. The PennsaukenFire Department Service offers a uniqueway to show your support and encouragementto those families of retiredGetting The Message Out About Recyclingcontinued from page 19Earn money?Many states have a bottle return policywhich charges five cents per can orbottle sold. This money is then returnedwhen the bottle is recycled. All you haveto do is to collect or take your bottles andcans, instead of throwing them on theside of the road or in garbage cans.Items That You CAN’T Recycle• Styrofoam• Light bulbs and window glass• Paper cups and plastic grocery bags• Aluminum foil and food-contaminateditemsInteresting Facts• We use over 80,000,000,000aluminum soda cans every year.members that have passed away. Duringthe last year, Firefighters Kenneth Knightand Alfred Biasi have been called totheir Eternal Rest. We will also rememberand honor the three line of dutydeaths in the department, and pay tributeto their ultimate sacrifice. Refreshmentswill be served after the service.100th Anniversary of thePennsauken Fire DepartmentIn the early months of 1913, a smallFire Department Anniversaries And BirthdaysMay AnniversaryFF Dan Caruso, 8 yearsCaptain Brian Ferguson, 12 yearsFF Dave Robey, 20 yearsFF Angel Rodriguez, 6 yearsFF Mike Sammon, 22 yearsBC Bill Stow, 12 yearsMay BirthdaysFF Megan Giebel, 5/7FF Chris Giebel, 5/7Lt. Gary Saraceni, 5/8FF Dan Caruso, 5/18FF Brandon Raczkowski, 5/21FF Dave Robey, 5/26April Service AnniversaryFF James Ney, 4 yearsApril BirthdaysFF James Ney, 4/3FF Marcel Imbusch, 4/6FF Eric Canzano, 4/10FF Brian Ottero, 4/13FF Michael Vandergrift, 4/16FF Eric Lozada, 4/17Lt. Phillip White, 4/30• To produce each week’s Sundaynewspapers, 500,000 trees must be cutdown. If all our newspaper was recycled,we could save about 250,000,000trees each year!• Americans use 2,500,000 plasticbottles every hour! Most of them arethrown away!• Plastic bags and other plastic garbagethrown into the ocean kill as many as1,000,000 sea creatures every year!Recycling has many benefits, reducingthe impact that one is leaving on the environment.It just takes one person tomake a difference. It can save our environmentand make the Earth a cleanerplace to live. It is only a few steps! Whynot recycle, reuse and reduce?INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR LEASECrescent Business Center offers functional spaces, an ideal location at a low overhead cost. The BusinessCenter is located on the North bound side of US Route 130 in Pennsauken, New Jersey.7300 N. Crescent Blvd • Pennsauken NJContact Richard Shore 215-914-0700 x216 rich@REMALLC.comReal Estate Management Advisors, LLC2755 Philmont Avenue, Suite 130, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006Phone 215.914.0700 Fax 215.947.9101MANAGEMENT – LEASING – SALES – MAINTENANCE3,000 to 13,000 sq.ft.Tailgate and Drive-In Loading15’ ceiling heightsAmple ParkingOffices to SuitYouarewelcomehere!10 W. Maple AvenueMerchantville, NJ(856) 662-6252fpcmerchantville.comgroup of concerned community membersmet and discussed the need for betterfire protection. A few months later onMarch 11, 1913, the Pennsauken FireDepartment was established with the incorporationof the East Pennsauken VolunteerFire Association No. 1. Please joinus on Saturday, June 1 to celebrate the100th anniversary event and the historyof the Pennsauken Fire Department. Theceremonies will begin at 1:00 p.m. at FireStation 1, 8362 Stockton Ave. Refreshmentswill be served with activitiesthroughout the afternoon including liveentertainment, kid’s activities, and theavailability of fire memorabilia, including100th anniversary t-shirts and mugs.The celebration is open to all residents.First Presbyterian Church of MerchantvilleWORSHIP TIMESCLASSIC SERVICE featuring our Chancel Choir at 9:30 AMCONTEMPORARY SERVICE with our Prayz Team at 11:00 AMSUNDAY SCHOOL available for 2 year olds to 12th graders at the 9:30 service.Nursery is available at both services.Starting On Memorial Day Weekend (Sunday, May 26)We will be going to our summer schedule with one service at 10 AM until September.Pastor Bill’s 35th Ordination AnniversaryJune 9th • Worship Service at 7 PMUPCOMING EVENTBOWLING PARTYGather up your family & friends and please come join usfor an afternoon of great fun & fellowship!at PINSETTERS, Maple Avenue, PennsaukenMay 19 – 1-4 pm$15 ages 4 to 18 • $20 adultsAges 3 and under are freeIncludes: 3 hours of bowling, shoe rental2 hour Hot Buffet – Drinks not includedTickets will be available for purchase in thechurch office and after church servicesWEEKLY THRIFT SHOP: every Monday from 10AM - 1PM (September thru May)DEACON’S MINISTRY: for those in need of compassionate care.FOOD PANTRY: for the needy: open most Mondays from 10 AM until noon.Come See the Great Work God is doing at First Presbyterian Church in Merchantville

Page 28 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013Pick-up subject to geographic and other restrictions.D02154 10/12 JMScouts Hold Spring Recruitment DriveThe Cub and Boy Scouts of Penn -sauken/Merchantville will be holdingtheir annual spring recruitment in theWORKNET IN PENNSAUKEN… The Right Medical Provider For Work-Related Injuries!WORKNET Occupational Medicine specializes in providing comprehensivemedical services for the treatment of work-related injuries and employer healthtesting needs. WORKNET is equipped to handle any non life-threatening injuriesby utilizing board-certified medical staff for the treatment of your employee.month of May. Flyers will be going homethrough the schools inviting boys ages5-16 to join the local units.Some of the upcoming events includethe Cub Scout Cub-O-Ree Passport toAdventure. Held from May 17-19, Pack116 boys will be “traveling” to foreigncountries to learn about the culture,games and food at the Pine Hill ScoutReservation.That same weekend, Boy Scout Troop118 will be going white water rafting inJim Thorpe, Pa during an exciting weekendof camping.Summer camp is the next big activityfor both units. Pack 116 has four weeksof “Super Heroes Real and Imaginary,”open to them starting on July 8. Campruns Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. and includes boating, swimming,BB target shooting, archery, crafts, gamesand demonstrations by the real heroes ofour local police, fire and EMTS departments.In addition, the boys will be ableto develop their own super hero identityand show off their special powers at theFriday closing campfire. The cost of thecamp is $175. For more information,e-mail pennsaukenscouts@gmail.com.WORKNET’s Pennsauken office is located at:9370 Route 130 North, Suite 200 • Pennsauken, NJ 08110856-662-0660S E R V I C E S I N C L U D E :• Work-Related Injury Treatment• Physical Exams (DOT, Non-DOT, OSHA)• Drug & Alcohol Testing• Random Selection/Consortium Services• Immunizations – Hepatitis A&B, Flu• New Hire Physical Ability Testing• Injury Prevention ProgramsWORKNET has three additional South Jersey locations:Three Cooper Plaza, 1st FloorCamden,NJ 08103856-342-299037 S.White Horse PikeStratford,NJ 08084856-435-26802103 Burlington-Mt. Holly Rd. (Rte 541)Burlington, NJ 08016609-747-1891SCHEDULE YOUR COMPANY’S FLU SHOTS TODAY!

May 2013 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENPage 29HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSBy Billy WrightPennsauken High School Athletic DirectorIn the sports world, 21 years is a longtime to wait to earn a victory over an opponentwho seems to “own” you. Such wasthe story for the PHS boys volleyball teamuntil Tuesday, April 2, when the Big Redteam knocked off highly respected EasternHigh School 2-0. The match was a hotlycontested one that went back and forthwith numerous lead changes before PHSwas able to claim the win. Pennsauken wonthe first game 25-23 and the follow up eventwent down to the wire, as PHS stunned theVikings 26-24 to clinch the match.The following weekend saw the Indiansentered in the Moorestown Tournament,where eighteen teams battled throughpool play to qualify for the medal round.Pennsauken qualified for the final bracketplay, losing in the quarterfinals, two roundsfurther than in the 2012 tournament.Jermaine Drennon was named to thesix man all-tourney team for the secondyear in a row.Medals Galore For Track TeamThe Cam-Glo Relays were held atPennsauken High School on April 6,with twenty-six teams and over 850 athletescompeting. Both the PHS boys andgirls placed second in their division toDelsea High School.Garnishing gold medals for PHS wereTanel Lewis, Ajani McEady, Tiarra Mc-Duffie, Indigo Pascall, Aiyana Ware,Aleyah Dupree, Briana Roberts, RachelLewis, Tiffany Dow, Destiny Campbell-Scott, Alyssa Frisby, and SamanthaThach. Freshman upstart Briana Robertswon three gold medals by running downPYAASPORTSPYAA Cheerleading is looking forcoaches and helpers. We are trying to assemblea cheer board sometime in Maybefore the season starts. If interested, pleasecall or text Patti Martin at 856-904-7222.PYAA Football and Baseball are alsolooking for coaches and volunteers to fillall board positions. If interested, pleasecontact Jim Baird (football) at 856-952-5287 or Jim Osherhoski (baseball) at856-630-7795.For advertisingrates and informationcall 662-5100or emailallaroundpenn@aol.comHistory Gets Spiked By PHS Volleyball Teamopponents from behind on three separateoccasions. Earning gold medals forthe boys were Charles Brewer, Eric Butler,Marquan Jones, Zaire Harris, ArmandoRosario, Antwan Dickerson, andIsaiah Ingram. Charles, Zaire and Ericwon a pair of golds.The following weekend, the twosquads went in different directions togender only competitions, the boys to theMoorestown Invitational, and the girls tothe 68-school West Deptford Relays. Forthe boys squad, the highlight of the daywas winning the closing event, the 4x400meter relay, with the quartet of Eric Butler,Zaire Harris, Charles Brewer, andMarquan Jones. Dakota Ganasi surprisedthe field in the discus throw, earning thebest toss of the day in the large school division;senior Antwan Dickerson had hisusual excellent showing, placing second,third and then fourth in the long jump,triple jump and high jump, respectively.At West Deptford, the girls squadplaced sixth out of 12 teams, highlightedby a pair of bronze medals. Placing thirdwas both the 4x200 quartet of Indigo Pascall,Aleyah Dupree, Tiarra McDuffie,and Tanel Lewis, and the 4x400 squad ofTiara, Aleyah, Rachel Lewis, and BrianaRoberts. Garnishing fourth place medalswere the 4x100 quartet of Tanel, Indigo,Tiara, and Ajani McEady, as well asthe Sprint Medley quartet of seniorRachel Lewis, freshman Destiny Campbell-Scott,Tiffany Dow, and BCSL crosscountry champion Briana Roberts.New Coaches Earn First Career WinsTwo new head coaches joined thespring sports campaign; with long-timePHS Physical Education Teacher FranCiociola taking over the reins of the baseballprogram and recent Rowan Universitygraduate Michelle Lubrano takingover the reins of the girls lacrosse team.Ciociola has served previously as thehead coach at PHS in girls basketball andcurrently serves as the girls head volleyballcoach. He takes over the baseballteam with four years experience as thehead coach at Glassboro High School.Lubrano, on the other hand, is fresh outof Rowan University, where she was aNCAA Division III All American.Both earned the department ceremonialflat cake with, “Congrats… First ofMany,” scripted in school colors. Michelleearned her cake with a 12-8 win overGateway and Frannie with a 9-8 win overSt. Joe’s of Hammonton.Hilbert Pitches, Hits To WinJunior three-sport star Megan Hilbertpitched and hit the Indians to a 4-3 winover Holy Cross, striking out 13 andknocking in a run with a double. The Indiansbuilt a 4-0 lead, holding on for thewin. Megan is also a second team BCSLall star in field hockey and starts on theBasketball squad as well.Seniors Participate In All Star ContestsSenior Burlington County ScholasticLeague all stars Tanel Lewis, Isaiah Ingram,and John Henderson participatedin South Jersey’s elite all star contests atthe conclusion of the winter sports season.Tanel and Isaiah played in the BCSLAll Star game, and Isaiah doubled up toplay in the prestigious Al Carino Basketballgame. John competed in the RegionPYAA Looking For VolunteersSeveral PYAA basketball teams won their league championships in 2013:Beginners Team 6, instructed by Coach Coop; Minors Team 3, instructed byCoach Clement; Junior Boys Team 3, instructed by Coach Tariq; and SeniorGirls Team 1, instructed by Coach Marvin.7 vs. 8 all star wrestling contest held atOverbrook High School.Pennsauken Hosts Track AndField ChampionshipsThe week of May 13-21 will find thePennsauken track and field facility a buzzof activity, as two large events are scheduled.The events begin on Monday, May13, with the South Jersey Middle SchoolChampionships at Vince McAneneycontinued on page 30Joseph A. Cuzzupe & Co. 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Page 30 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKENMay 2013inSportsBy Frank Sinatra, AAP EditorElmer Polk of Pennsauken was a juniorat the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater when the men’s basketballteam went on to win back-to-back WisconsinState University Conferencechampionships in 1973 and 1974. Polk,as well as eight other members of thechampionship team, was honored bythe university during a halftime celebrationat a Warhawk basketball game inFebruary.Pennsauken Native Honored During 40th Anniversary Of Championship“It was special,” says Polk, who hadn’tbeen back on campus in 36 years. “It wasgreat to see the people and what we’vecreated. They’ve gone on to win severalchampionships since. We set the standard.”Polk was a basketball product ofPennsauken High School, and helpedthe Indians go 17-9 his senior year. Afterspending a year at Western New MexicoUniversity, Polk transferred to Universityof Wisconsin-Whitewater, coming off thebench as the sixth man his sophomoreyear before becoming a starting guardmid-season. According to the Warhawkprogram guide, Polk was a member ofthe team’s “starting seven,” who could“start or come off the bench with equaleffectiveness.”The championship Warhawks consistedmainly of sophomores and juniors;there were no seniors on the squad. Theteam went 62-15 in the three years Polkplayed. In fact, the team is still ranked 85thin winning percentage. “Forty years later,we’re still ranked. It’s pretty fantastic.”“ALL HANDS ON DECK”BOBBY RAY’S PENNSAUKEN TAVERN NEW GIANT DECK OPENING IN MAY“We did itagain!”For the 2nd year in a rowBobby Ray’s is the winner of theBest of South JerseyHamburger…Stop in and judge for yourself!Cinco de Mayo$2 Corona’s – All Day May 5thSpecials & Giveaways22 Craft Beers on TapWatch AllThe ActionHere!!!Free Hot Dogs during all Day Games and$1 Coors Light Drafts during gamesSunday thru Thursday.6324 Westfield Avenue • PennsaukenCorner of Westfield Ave. & Cove Road856-356-2072 www.braysplace.comFind us onFacebook/Twitter @brayplaceCheck us out on facebook for great coupon deals each monthThen & Now: Elmer Polk of Pennsaukenwas part of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team thatwon back-to-back Wisconsin IntercollegiateAthletic Conference championshipsin 1973 and 1974. Members of the championshipteam were honored during halftimeat a Warhawk game in February.History Gets Spiked ByPHS Volleyball Teamcontinued from page 29Field, followed by the 12th AnnualFreshman Finale on Tuesday, May 21.Competitors look forward to the annualcompetition at Pennsauken, because ofthe outstanding facility and the first class,highly organized events put together bythe athletic staff.Awards Night Held On June 5With the support of the Pennsauken AllSport Boosters Club, the Penn sauken HighSchool Athletic Department will conductits annual end of year awards night on June5 at 5:30 p.m. Held at Colleen’s at the Savoyin Pennsauken, parents and coaches willcelebrate the annual athletic achievementsof our 550 student athletes. All SportBooster Club President Denise Wallacesaid, “The evening is such a delight. To observeathletes dressed for the occasion, tohear the numerous stories from the coaches,and to watch the kids proudly receive theirawards is truly heartwarming.” The highlightof the evening is the awarding of $5,000in scholarships by the Boosters Club.If you want to keep up with all of theathletic happenings, the school districtwebsite, Pennsauken.net, is the placeto be. By clicking on the sports button,visitors can view contest schedules forthe spring 2013 season, as well as informationabout the Varsity Club, All SportsBooster Club, college recruiting, and awealth of other athletic related information.The 2013 football and fall scheduleshave also been posted.

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