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The Pennsauken Township PublicEvents Committee, in association with thePennsauken Firefighters Association, willhost the fifth annual Pennsauken HarvestFestival, a celebration of heritage, arts andcommunity. The free event, held on Satur-day, Oct. 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. atthe Pennsauken Community RecreationComplex on Westfield Ave., will highlightPennsauken’s diverse cultural identity.“We’re hoping for clear skies and cool

fall temperatures for this showcase of cul-ture and community,” says PennsaukenMayor Betsy McBride. “We’d like tothank our many sponsors for their supportof this year’s Harvest Festival, including

AFC Urgent Care; Aluminum Shapes,LLC; Arnold’s Safe and Lock; BayadaHome Health Care; Bergey’s Truck Cen-ters; the Business, Industry, and Govern-ment Council of Pennsauken; CamdenCounty; Cartun Hardware; Conner,Strong & Buckelew; CRW Graphics; Dr,K Orthodontics; Falco, Caruso, andLeonard Funeral Home; Jefferson HealthNew Jersey; McFarlan’s Market; Monte-grillo Cucina Italiana; Pinsetter Bar andBowl; Republic Bank; Stevens Manage-ment; T&M Associates; and TNT PestControl.The fifth annual Harvest Festival has

plenty of entertainment to enjoy. On the

PennsaukenReceivesAdditional GrantFunds For Multi-UseTrail ProjectPennsauken’s municipal government

recently announced the receipt of addi-tional funding for a project designed toconnect communities throughout SouthJersey for pedestrians and cyclists. The Township applied for and was

awarded a $200,000 design assistancegrant from the New Jersey Department ofTransportation and the Transportation Al-ternatives Program for a multi-use trailproject connecting Pennsauken and Mer-chantville. Combined with a previousaward of $755,000 in 2015, this new grantbrings the funding for this project to al-most $1 million. “Pennsauken is known for its easy ac-

cess to several major highways, but this trailwill provide a scenic connection throughour town that we haven’t had before,” saysPennsauken Mayor Jack Killion. “We’reexcited to have been awarded this fundingto continue moving this project forward.”The grants received will help extend the

multi use path in Merchantville intoPennsauken. This new addition will startat Cove Rd. and continue about a quartermile to Bethel Ave. The project will alsoinclude the installation of lights, crosswalks,and benches along the path, as well asallow for additional beautification of themulti-use trail.This project is part of a larger initiative

being implemented throughout South Jer-sey. The Camden County Bicycling and

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With the snip of a ceremonial ribbon lastmonth, Puratos Corporation celebratedthe opening of its new U.S. headquartersand innovation center in Penn sauken.Mayor Jack Killion, the Township’s Eco-nomic Development Team, and represen-tatives from the Pennsauken SchoolDistrict were on hand for the special cer-emony that showcased the company’s $10million, 23,700 square foot facility.“Today is a very special day for Puratos

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Browning Road Senior ClubThe Browning Road Senior Club in-

vites local seniors to come and meet onthe first and third Wednesdays of everymonth. Meetings are held at TempleLutheran Church, 5600 Route 130,Pennsauken at 1:00 p.m. Refreshmentsare served; there will be a short meetingfollowed by BINGO. For more informa-tion, call Pat at (609) 790-6760.

Rustic Raviolis From ScratchLearn how to make raviolis from

scratch! Hosted by CocuSocial at Dou-ble Nickel Brewing Company, 1585 Rt.73 in Pennsauken, attendees will learnhow easy it is to make your favorite

stuffed pasta dish. This one-night class isheld on Oct. 16, and 30 and begins at 6:30p.m. For tickets and more information,search for the “Rustic Raviolis FromScratch” event on Facebook.

Basket AuctionMary Queen of All Saints Parish will

host a basket auction on Saturday, Oct.6, at Saint Cecilia School Hall, 49th St.and Westfield Ave. Admission is $5 perperson; doors open at 11:00 a.m. Featur-ing over 50 baskets, five grand prizes, and50/50 raffle. Luncheon foods will beavailable for purchase. For ticket infor-mation, call (856) 665-5468.

Italian American FestivalThe Camden County Board of Free-

holders host the Italian American Festi-val and Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 6,11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the ColumbusStatue at Cooper River Park, located atNorth Park Drive in Pennsauken. Fea-turing Italian cars, Italian food from localrestaurants, wine tasting and craft beergarden, music and entertainment, kids’activities, and more. Additional informa-tion and free car registration can befound at CamdenCounty.com.

PASAThe Pennsauken Alliance on Sub-

stance Abuse (PASA) meets on the sec-ond Wednesday of each month. The nextmeeting will be on Oct. 10 at the TempleLutheran Church, 5600 N. CrescentBlvd. Pennsauken, N.J., 08109, at 7:00p.m. PASA provides programs to in-crease community awareness about sub-stance abuse as well as preventionprograms. The public is invited to attend.

Town WatchPennsauken’s Town Watch hosts its

next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7:30p.m., at the Pennsauken Police Depart-ment, Second Floor. Come learn how tomake our community safer. For more in-formation, call (856) 488-0080 ext. 2417.

American LegionAmerican Legion Fredrick W. Griggs

Post 68 will meet on Thursday, Oct. 11, at7:00 p.m. These monthly meetings areheld at the Merchantville Community

Center, 212 Somerset Ave. All veteranswho served during qualifying conflictsare welcome to join. The Post has anAuxiliary Unit which also meets at 7:00p.m. at the same location. Any ladieswho are the spouse or the daughter of aveteran are welcome to join.

Out Of The Darkness WalkThe American Foundation for Suicide

Prevention (AFSP) is hosting an “Out ofthe Darkness” Walk on Saturday, Oct. 13at the Vista Deck at Cooper River Park inPennsauken. Join the effort with hundredsof thousands of people to raise awarenessand funds that allow the AFSP to invest innew research, create educational pro-grams, advocate for public policy, and sup-port survivors of suicide loss. Check-in andregistration begins at 10:00 a.m.; the walkprogram begins at 11:00 a.m. For more in-formation, contact Danielle Steinberg at(908) 514-6028 or dbates316 @gmail.com.

Kick Cancer In The Face 5KThe second annual Kick Cancer in the

Face 5K run and one mile walk will be onSunday, Oct. 14, at Cooper River Park inPennsauken. Help raise money to sup-port families going through stage 4 can-cer. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The5K run starts at 9:30 a.m. and the one milewalk begins at 9:45 a.m. To register, visitKickCancerInTheFace.org/runners.

Bunco “Fun Raiser”Athene Chapter #201 O.E.S. of New

Jersey is hosting a Bunco “Fun Raiser”on Saturday, Oct. 13, 1:00 p.m., at theMerchantville Masonic Lodge, 6926Park Ave., Pennsauken. Bunco is a socialdice game traditionally played with 12 ormore players divided into groups of fourtrying to score points. Donation to playis just $5 per person. For reservations, callEva at (856) 662-2118.

Half Century JetsThis senior group meets on the fourth

Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. inSt. Cecilia’s School Hall, 4851 CamdenAve., Pennsauken. This month’s meetingwill be on Oct. 23. For more information,call (856) 662-2721.

Breast Cancer WalkMaking Strides Against Breast Cancer

walks unite communities behind theAmerican Cancer Society’s efforts to savelives from breast cancer. This year’s walkis held on Sunday, Oct. 28 at Jack CurtisStadium at Cooper River Park, 5300 N.Park Drive, Pennsauken. Registration be-gins at 8:00 a.m.; walk starts at 10:00 a.m.For more information, contact [email protected] or call (215) 985-5401.

Fall FairGrace Episcopal Church, 7 E. Maple

Ave., Merchantville, is holding a fall fairon Saturday, Nov. 3, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Featuring large basket raffle, vendors,baked goods, deli table, Santa’s secretshop with balloon twisting and face paint-ing, train display, and more. Come havelunch and win a basket! Vendor tables areavailable for $25. For more information,contact Norma Bush at (856) 630-0724.

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Pennsauken – ChadwyckThis 2 story colonial is situated on one of the largest lots inthe neighborhood featuring: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths newlyremodeled kitchen, dining room. Partially finished base-ment with separate laundry area. Outside the exterior hasbeen freshly garden areas for you to enjoy! Don’t miss see-ing this home today! Conveniently located near major shop-ping and transportation. The location is close to all areabridges which makes for a quick commute to Philadelphia.This one wont last long. It’s a great house for a good price.Short sale. Being sold AS-IS, buyer is responsible for anylender & municipal requirements. $119,900

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Cherry Hill – Everything in this home is NEW! If you need SPACE, this house is for you! As close to newconstruction as you can get. This home features open con-cept home L/R, D/R and Kitchen and Large F/R. New roof,new windows, new electrical panel, new plumbing, newheating, new A/C, new hot water heater, new appliances, newkitchen cabinets, new carpet, new paint! Huge basementwith over 1300 sq ft of space and attached two car garage.A large 650 sq ft room above the garage for storage or canturn into an office space or an in-law suite. $309,900

Maple Shade – Beautifully Updated HomeTwo houses, Two different streets, one GREAT price! Fourbedrooms and 2 full baths. Kitchen has been updated withgranite countertops and wood flooring. First floor masterbedroom w/lots of closets. The second story addition fea-tures 3 bedrooms and office space, full bath w/whirlpooltube. Also, an attached garage, tool room, laundry roomand attached carport. House number 2 is a two bedroomrancher with huge L/R (30X15), eat-in-kitchen w/newercabinets and countertops and two bedrooms. $299,900

Merchantville – Great Investment Opportunity!Historic Merchantville! Over 2,700 sq feet this large threestory twin duplex features two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen,dining room and a spacious living room on the first floor.Also washer & dryer in the unit. Upstairs, on the secondand third floors, we have three bedrooms, very spaciousliving room and dining room, large kitchen, hardwoodfloors, enclosed porch with lots of windows and washerand dryer in the unit. And both front and back staircase.Detached garage, spacious side and back yards. $189,500

Pennsauken – Cape CodThis three bedroom, two and a half bath cape cod featuresa gorgeous Master Suite with its own bathroom. The hard-wood floors have been refinished on the first floor featuringa large eat-in kitchen. This beautiful home features replace-ment windows throughout, closet organizers in all closets,french drain in the basement and newly updated electricalservice. Move-in Ready for you and your family! Smoke andCO certifications all ready attained. $184,900

Pennsauken – So much to see!Charming Colonial with a large sunken family room with aBrick Fireplace on a very large corner lot. This home has3 bedrooms, 1½ baths, a large country Kitchen with d/w,gas range, and refrigerator. There are hardwood floors, alarge formal dining room, There is a porch off the familyroom and large brick patio leading to the driveway andfenced in yard. Central Air! and much more to see.$179,900

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By Jack Killion,Mayor ofPennsaukenTownshipLast month, I washonored to be apanelist at the

Camden County Mayoral Lunch-eon. Held by the Camden County

Regional Chamber of Commerce, theevent was a discussion of the state ofCamden County. To prepare for theluncheon, I worked with our municipalstaff to come up with a snapshot of ourtown. What we compiled was extremelyimpressive; it really makes you proud tobe from Pennsauken. It’s something thatshould be shared with our great com-munity.Our Township’s administration has

worked tirelessly to be fiscally responsi-ble, as we’re held accountable by Penn -

sauken’s taxpayers. For six years in a row,the municipal portion of Pennsaukenresidents’ tax bills has remained flat,without a reduction in staff or services.For the fifth straight year, Pennsaukenhad a tax collection rate in excess of 97percent, coming in at the second highestall-time with 97.34 percent in 2017. Significant business growth has

helped boost tax ratables in town, offset-ting the tax burden on residents. Overthe last six years, Pennsauken businesseshave invested well over $100 million intoour community through redevelopmentand construction projects. For example,Puratos Corporation recently held thegrand opening of its new corporateheadquarters last month. The new facil-ity features a 23,700 square foot state-of-the-art innovation center. Bergey’s TruckCenters opened a brand new, 54,000

square foot facility last October. BayadaHome Health Care cut the ribbon on a127,000 square foot executive campus inJuly 2017, which serves as the company’sglobal support center. Barry Callebautrelocated its subsidiary American Al-mond to Penn sauken in June 2017; it’sthe only facility in the Americas thatprocesses non-peanut nut products forthe company.According to data collected by Best-

Places.net, Pennsauken has seen its jobmarket increase by 2.5 percent over thelast year. Future job growth over the nextten years is predicted to be 39.4 percent,which is higher than the U.S. average. Forthe fifth straight year, Pennsauken Town-ship has partnered with local organizationsto hold an annual job fair, connecting hun-dreds of residents with employers in town. Our town is a rich, melting pot of cul-

tures; and with just a short drive, you'll finda wide variety of places to live, includingapartment complexes, row homes, single-family dwellings and 55+ communities.Penn sauken is the home of the RiverfrontVillage, a development that offers high-quality apartments for working class fami-liesand veterans, as well as Haddon Point,a high end apartment complex currentlyunder construction that will target youngprofessionals and empty nesters. We’realso making great headway with vacantproperties in town. Out of the initial 621properties that were identified as being ei-ther vacant or believed to be vacantthroughout town, 565 have been sold. Thatequates to an impressive 91 percent.In addition, Pennsauken’s schools are

going to great lengths to foster positivegrowth. Last March, residents voted andpassed a bond referendum, allocating al-

most $36 million for a wide variety ofcapital improvements for all of the publicschools in town. The Pennsauken SchoolDistrict has also launched a variety ofnew trade programs, including carpentry,cosmetology, automotive technology,culinary arts, welding, and electrical.Now some of these things you may

have already known; others may be newto you. But these facts are indicative ofwhat goes on in Pennsauken on a dailybasis. Our town is a great place to dobusiness; a great town to live in; a greatplace to raise your children. But it’s notpossible without some pretty importantpeople: business owners who have de-cided to grow their companies here;teachers and school administrators whoare dedicated to our children’s educa-tion; families and community members

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I tried to clean out someexcess baggage today. It didn't work. Iam, by all accounts, lazy. But as I pile bitsand pieces of my life in the garage, I firstremember where I accumulated therods, reels, nets, lures, buckets, stuffed fish,and more. And that is only one tiny cor-ner of the building! None of my childrenwant this stuff. The eldest has almost asmuch stuff, and his stuff is neat and clean.The others have zero interest in this partof my life. Thinking about possibly selling

my piles of junk, I realize it would re-quire cleaning, moving, pricing, and thenselling. Way too much work.Years ago, I thought I would add a

special event at my wake. I would havesomeone pass out tickets as folks shuf-fled out of the funeral home. Then, rightafter the mourners had stopped mourn-ing and sobered up, everyone couldcome to the garage, get a free beer, andone by one, tickets could be pulled froma bucket. Folks with a winning numbercould fill their arms, and the last one outgets the bucket.

But the bride pooh-poohs my idea.Plus, she told me in no uncertain terms,that I cannot die for at least two years.She will not be cheated out of her 50thwedding anniversary party. She has suf-fered my insanity for this long, and shedemands a good fling. Besides, she re-minds me, I already had my wake a fewyears back. It was a huge success, and Idid get rid of a few rods, some duck de-coys, and an instrument or two.Perhaps I can get Mike and Frank

from “American Pickers” to come totown. But unlike their TV show, theywould have to take everything! Like mysock drawer; it was recently declared the

knife drawer, because it holds moreknives than socks. And the cars could gotoo. And the guitars, banjos, dulcimers,and extra harmonicas. I shouldn't forgetthe bugles, trombone, and bass, either.Wow! This is starting to add up. Then theold hunting gear comes up for review.Good lord, there's a truck load! Besidesguns and bows and boats that row, Ifound a blow dart gun while rummaging,right next to the bullwhip. Then I lookedat the tools. Oh my! So many projects sit-ting on flat surfaces in my garage dust.Table saw, band saw, routers, planers,grinders, sanders, a huge wood lathe withgouges, an engine lift, two car jacks, two

air compressors, and an old wood stove.Only thing missing is the partridge. Thepear tree is out back.No wonder we don't have a shore

house! Okay, if I can make Mike andFrank bite, and I have the blowout,everything-must-go sale, I can definitelyhave a 50th anniversary party to remem-ber. The bride will be so pleased. MaybeMike and Frank will stay for the party.But they are gonna’ need a bigger truck!If this works out, I only need to make

a phone call. That's where I do my bestwork, these days. No more lifting, dust-ing, moving heavy boxes, or even bend-ing over. Hallelujah, what a plan!

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Eye Screenings UpdateThe Lions Club annual eye screenings

have begun and are going well. They willbe completed in a few days and parents,whose children need further examina-tion, will receive a letter or e-mail tellingthem what the camera found out abouttheir child’s eyes.

The spot screening camera is a terrific,simple device. You just point it at thechild at a distance of three feet and col-ored lights and noises attract their atten-tion. It measures 23 different thingsabout the child’s eyes, including farsight-edness, nearsightedness, astigmatism,and eye power equality, to name a few.The Pennsauken Lions Club has been

borrowing the District Spot Screener,but has been running a donation cam-paign to buy their own so they can doscreenings whenever or whereverneeded. If anyone would like to con-tribute to the campaign, the PennsaukenLions are a 501(c) organization and willsend you a letter acknowledging yourdonation, as well as listing you in our ar-ticle in the November 2018 edition of AllAround Pennsauken. Donations can besent to Pennsauken Lions, c/o 2815 Pow-ell Ave., Pennsauken, NJ 08110.

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As part of the annual observance ofLabor Day, labor leaders, public officials,and members of the local communitygathered in Pennsauken to celebrateworkers across our country at the annualAFL-CIO wreath-laying ceremony at thePeter J. McGuire Memorial, located at Ar-lington Cemetery, where the labor leaderand “Father of Labor Day” is interred.“For the last 124 years, we’ve been

laying a wreath in honor of Labor Day;for the last 112 years for Peter J.McGuire, who was the founder of LaborDay,” says Bob Schiavinato, president,Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO. “I’mreally excited this year because the PeterJ. McGuire Memorial is now on thestate’s registry of historical places.”

McGuire is known for championingimportant labor causes that are consid-ered commonplace today, such as the40-hour work week, days off on theweekend, and child labor laws. His mostfamous achievement remains an idea heproposed in May 1882 at the New YorkCentral Labor Union, for a day to be set

aside to celebrate the American workerand the achievements of the labor move -ment. In New York that September, thefirst Labor Day parade and celebrationwas held. In 1894, President GroverCleveland signed the law declaringLabor Day as a national holiday.“Peter J. McGuire is a giant by any

measure,” adds New Jersey GovernorPhil Murphy. “The importance of organ-ized labor, to our state, to our state’s well-being, to the strength of our economy, toour strength of our middle class can’t beunderstated. We’re honoring a pioneerin that respect.”

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Haunted HouseMerchantville School’s eighth grade

class hosts its annual Haunted House onFriday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20 atMerchantville School, 130 S. Centre St. Aless scary version of the haunted house ap-propriate for smaller children runs from6:00 to 7:00 p.m.; and the really spooky funruns from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $3for children under 14, $5 for adults; con-cessions are also available for purchase.For more info, call (856) 663-1091.

Halloween For The Kids AtGriffith Morgan House“Halloween for the Kids,” returns to

haunt the Griffith Morgan House, lo-cated at 243 Griffith Morgan Ln., right offof River Rd. Held on Sunday, Oct. 21,from noon to 4:00 p.m., the fun, games,and goodies will include kids’ crafts andactivities, a pumpkin patch, special Hal-loween themed tours of the old houseand the lore of the season! Ghoulish,ghastly grownups too will enjoy the daywith a historic look back at some of thelore from the petrifying past of

Pennsauken! This will be a fun day for all,both friendly and frightful! Admission isfree, but some activities may require anominal fee to defray the expense. Justdon’t go into the old house alone—it’smuch more fun with family and friends!

Pumpkin Carving ContestBobby Ray’s Pennsauken Tavern,

6324 Westfield Ave., is hosting its sixth an-nual pumpkin carving contest on Friday,Oct. 26, at 7:00 p.m. For a $10 entry fee,participants will receive a pumpkin, carv-ing tools, and a chance to win $100. Formore information, visit “Bobby Ray’sPennsauken Tavern” on Facebook.

Trunk Or TreatMartin Luther Chapel will be holding

its third annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday,Oct. 28, from noon to 2:00 p.m., in theschool parking lot on Baker Ave. at thecorner of Rt. 130. In case of inclementweather, the event will be held inside inthe school gym. The entire event is FREEfor children of all ages in creative cos-tumes to trick or treat in a safe place.

The countdown to “Operation: Trickor Treat” has begun. Kids are alreadyplanning not just their Halloween cos-tumes, but their trick or treat route aswell, making sure to hit the houses intown that have the good stuff. To keepPennsauken’s boys and ghouls safe thisHalloween, the Township has an ordi-nance in place.

Pennsauken has a curfew in place not

just on Oct. 31, but the two days prior toHalloween. During this period, anyminor under the age of 16, regardless ofwhere they live, are not allowed out onthe streets of Pennsauken after the hourof 8:00 p.m. unless accompanied by aparent or legal guardian. Your buddywho just turned 18 isn’t going to cut it. Ithas to be an adult who’s legally respon-sible for you.

Trick or treating is for kids, not adults.Anyone over the age of 14 cannot goout trick or treating, unless you’re actingas a chaperone. And unfortunately,chaperones can’t ask for any candy ortreats. They have to wait until they gethome to help their kids “sort” the candy.Trick or treating on Oct. 31 runs from4:30 to 8:00 p.m.


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Haunted Hay Ride And “Bite Night” Held On October 24

By Frank Sinatra, AAP EditorIt’s no trick. For the sixth year in a row,

Pennsauken residents tuning into Chan-nel 19 will be treated to a wide variety ofhorror movies, from cult favorites to ex-treme camp.

This Halloween, Pennsauken Televi-sion will present “Channel NightScream,” a day-long horror moviemarathon, airing several horror moviesavailable from the public domain. View-ers can watch silent classics such as “Dr.Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde,” featuring JohnBarrymore; cult horror gem “The BrainThat Wouldn’t Die;” and “Attack of theGiant Leeches,” a film that “sucks” onmany levels. The programming culmi-nates with George A. Romero’s zombiemasterpiece, “Night of the Living Dead.”

For a schedule of the upcoming hor-ror flicks, be sure to visit Pennsauken Tel-evision online at PennsaukenTV.com aswell as Facebook.com/PennsaukenTV.

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This month, two popular Pennsaukenevents are combined into one: the Town-ship’s annual Haunted Hay Ride and the“Bite Night” Food Truck Event.

Both events will be held on Wednes-day, Oct. 24 from 6:15 to 9:00 p.m. at thesoftball field behind the Pennsauken Po-lice Administration Building at Rt. 130and Bethel Ave.

Sponsored by the Township’s YouthAction Committee, the Haunted HayRide features ghosts, ghouls, goblins andthe walking dead providing scary fun forthe whole family, as guests ride around ina hay wagon pulled by a tractor. It’s agreat bargain, as the cost for the HauntedHay Ride is just $2.00 per person.

Volunteers are once again needed forthis year’s Haunted Hay Ride. Generousstudents and residents are asked to dressup as ghosts, ghouls, goblins, vampiresand zombies to help provide some scaryfun for hay ride goers. As this is a familyevent, risqué costumes are not allowed.

To sign up as a volunteer, or for moreinformation about Pennsauken’s HauntedHay Ride, e-mail Elwood Martz at

[email protected] or call(856) 665-1000 x151.

The event will also feature severalfood trucks, all of which offer items thatare easy to walk around with. And newthis year, members of Pennsauken Policeand the Pennsauken Fire Departmentwill be passing out candy to participants.

For more information, visit the Township’s web site at www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us.

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Touch-A-Truck And Trunk Or Treat Event Held On October 28

The Pennsauken Youth ActionCommittee Haunted Hay Ride andthe “Bite Night” Food Truck eventwill be held on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

The Pennsauken School District andthe Pennsauken Education Associationare hosting a joint trunk or treat and touch-a-truck event on Sunday, Oct. 28 atPennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd.The touch-a-truck event runs from 11:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m., while the trunk or treatoccurs from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This free eventencourages children from pre-K througheighth grade to wear their Halloween cos-tumes and enjoy a variety of fun activities.

Members of the Pennsauken SchoolDistrict staff will have their vehicles deco-rated and will be distributing candy to par-ticipants. Children will also have a hands-onopportunity to explore various vehicles, in-cluding dump trucks, fire engines, and more.There will be a face painter available

throughout the event; and PHS studentsand members from the school’s Leo Clubwill have decorated the 300 wing of the highschool as a “Halloween Hallway.”

Attendees will be allowed to park theircars in the parking lot closest to the foot-ball stadium. In the case of inclementweather, the “trunk or treat” portion ofthe event will be held in the high school.

The PEA Trunk or Treat event is one ofmany PRIDE in Public Education activi-ties to be carried out by the PennsaukenEducation Association this year.

Volunteering to produce this event isone of the many ways that the Penn -sauken School District employees giveback to the Pennsauken community.

The PEA is an affiliate of the New Jer-

sey Education Association (NJEA) andrepresents the teachers, nurses, librarians,guidance counselors, child study teammembers, student assistance coordinatorsof the Pennsauken School District.

Pennsauken PRIDE is an ongoingcampaign created to share the educationsuccesses of the Pennsauken School Dis-trict with all Pennsauken residents, whilebuilding strong community support andinvolvement in our great public schools.

Parents and guardians are responsiblefor their own children. Please keep an eyeon children and inspect the treats yourchild receives to ensure their safety.

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New for this year, members of thePennsauken Township Police Depart-ment will be handing out Halloweencandy to participants.

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The Pennsauken Township Police De-partment is taking part in an initiative de-signed to keep unused prescription drugsfrom being misused and off the streets.National Prescription Drug Take

Back Day aims to provide a safe, con-venient, and responsible means of dis-posing of prescription drugs, while alsoeducating the general public about thepotential for abuse of medications. Spon-sored by the Drug Enforcement Agency,National Prescription Drug Take BackDay addresses a crucial public safety andpublic health issue. According to the2015 National Survey on Drug Use andHealth, 6.4 million Americans abusedcontrolled prescription drugs. The studyshows that a majority of abused pre-scription drugs were obtained from fam-ily and friends, often from the homemedicine cabinet.On Saturday, Oct. 27, Pennsauken Po-

lice are encouraging residents to safelydispose of prescription drugs using the

secure depository in the lobby of thetown’s police station, located at 2400Bethel Ave. A repurposed mail box, thedrug collection unit keeps prescriptionmedicine away from children and thewater supply. In addition to NationalPrescription Drug Prescription Day, the

Pennsauken Police’s drug collection unitis available in the station’s lobby 24 hoursa day, seven days a week.

For more information, visitwww.twp.pennsauken.nj.us/police/police-discovery.

Pennsauken was recently selected tobe part of an initiative to change existingPSE&G outdoor security lighting to theLED equivalent. The Township was oneof the first communities in the PSE&Gservice area to apply and receive ap-proval for the replacement program; andupon completion, Pennsauken will saveover $50,000 in yearly utility bills.“We’re always looking for ways to be

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is “everything you need, just around thecorner.” The store works to cater to all ofthe customers in the neighborhood. Themarket receives fresh shipments of breadand perishables on a daily basis; fresh pro-duce and meat are delivered every otherday; and groceries for restocking comein twice a week. A quick walk throughthe store shows popular brand namessuch as Purdue, Jif, Welch’s, Motts, JuicyJuice, Turkey Hill, and more. Customerscan also browse through a variety ofethnic food items, including Jamaican andSpanish offerings.“People can expect to find everything

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“George’s Tailgate” Fundraiser Oct. 21By Tony Saranchak, Chaplain, GSF Sr. Scholarship Fund

This year marks 10 years of theGeorge S. Figueroa, Sr. Scholarship Fundproviding scholarship grants toPennsauken firefighters and their fami-lies. The Fund was started after ananonymous donation to award scholar-ships in George’s memory. It is perhapsfitting that this all started with an anony-mous donation, because over the years,I have heard various stories from peopleon how George helped them and didthings behind the scenes no one everknew about. That was George! For five years straight, a golf tourna-

ment was held at the Pennsauken Coun-try Club; it almost became too big for itsown good and running it became a year-long process of planning and work. It wasdecided to take a break from the golfevent, and that had led to other new andexciting fundraisers.

On Sunday Oct. 21, at the East Penn -sauken Fire Station, 8362 Stockton Ave.,we will hold another “George’s Tailgate”Party. George was a huge Eagles fan, so werent a large screen TV, get some good food,responsible drinking – and “one for theroad”– and raise funds for a good cause!There will be a silent auction for a va-

riety of items at the event, including a60’ TV. Tickets for the event are $20each; children under 12 are $5. Thedoors open at noon on game day. Pleasesee any East Pennsauken Fire Com-pany member for tickets; they are alsoavailable at H&H Deli. There are way too many people and

businesses to list here that have supportedthe Fund over the last 10 years; we willnever forget who you are! Thank youfrom the Figueroa family, East Penn -sauken Volunteer Fire Association, andthe George S. Figueroa Sr. ScholarshipFund Committee.

Students from Penn sauken HighSchool will be performing “RadiumGirls” for their upcoming fall play.Inspired by a true story in Orange,

N.J., “Radium Girls” traces the efforts ofGrace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fightsfor her day in court. Her chief adversaryis her former employer, Arthur Roeder,an idealistic man who cannot bring him-self to believe that the same element thatshrinks tumors could have anything todo with the terrifying rash of illnesses

among his employees. As the case goeson, however, Grace finds herself battlingnot just with the U.S. Radium Corpora-tion, but with her own family and friends,who fear that her campaign for justicewill backfire.“Radium Girls” will be performed on

Nov. 2 and 3, 7:00 p.m., at PennsaukenHigh School, 800 Hylton Rd., in the au-ditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 forstudents and seniors. For more informa-tion, call (856) 662-8500 x5273.

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Pennsauken Cub Scouts Change Meeting DatesPennsauken Cub Scout Pack 116 will

now be meeting at Martin Luther Schoolon the second and third Fridays of themonth, rather than first and third Fridays.The change is a result of the decision bythe Martin Luther board to close theirschool due to low enrollment. The boardhas generously allowed the Pack to con-tinue to meet, with slight changes to theschedule to avoid scheduling conflictswith other activities in the space.

Fall Activities For Cub Scouts The Pack will be participating in the

annual Pennsauken Harvest Festival onSaturday, Oct. 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m., where they will be collecting non-perishable food items. They will also be

going to Pine Hill Scout Reservation forCub Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 20, from9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fun Day activitiesinclude BB and archery, hayrides, crafts,fishing, and much more. The cost is just$5 per child with a canned good for theScouting for Food initiative. Adults areadmitted for free with a canned good.In early November, the Pack will be

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Seniors Harvest DanceHeld On October 16The annual Senior Harvest Dance

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ber is World Menopause Month. Now, ifthis means that somehow men will beable to join in with us women in this glo-rious, let your freak-flag-fly experience, Ivow to purchase a personal air condi-tioner for every single male over the ageof 40 in Pennsauken Township.Now, on to the dailies... Oct. 1 is Na-tional Apple Jack Day. Personally, I wouldprefer, National Peanut Butter CaptainCrunch Day... but, somehow I’ll manage.Oct. 6 has been declared National Fru-gal Fun Day. Apparently, you can onlyspend thirty-five cents to celebrate. Letme know how that worked out, okay?Oct, 7 is Bald and Free Day. Does thatmean our national bird, the Bald Eagle?

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By Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi,MEd2., M.S., M.B.S., M.A.2,Ed.D., Superintendent,Pennsauken Public Schools

As we look back at anothersuccessful September, I would like tofirst thank the teachers and students fortheir hard work during this first monthof school. I would also like to thank theparents for their dedication, commit-ment, and devotion to their children andto Pennsauken Public Schools. I havestated in the past that teachers are thebackbone of our District; and I am espe-cially grateful for their diligence. I wouldlike to add that the dedicated parents arethe backbone of Pennsauken Township;and I would like to thank them for theirdaily attentiveness to our schools andtheir children. Students: as school workgets harder, please remember thesewords from Pelé, “Success is no accident.It is hard work, perseverance, learning,studying, sacrifice and most of all, love ofwhat you are doing or learning to do.”We had a wonderful opening with our

teachers and administrators and I wouldlike to thank Mr. Snyder, Mrs. Collins,Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Schmitt, and all othersthat assisted for their diligence in thepreparation for possibly one of the

greatest staff openings Pennsauken Pub-lic Schools has ever had. I would espe-cially like to thank Mr. Baiada of BayadaHome Health Care for being our guestspeaker and telling the PennsaukenPublic Schools staff a very inspirationaland rousing story. The high school has been running effi-

ciently and proficiently since the first dayof school with Mr. Bonkowski as theprincipal. Mr. Munford has competentlytaken charge or our alternative school forour twilight program as the new principal.Ms. Allen, principal of Phifer MiddleSchool, has done an excellent job in theconversion from a seventh and eighthgrade building to a sixth through eighthgrade building. Mrs. Harmon has donevery well converting our intermediateschool from a fifth and sixth grade build-ing to our upper elementary fourth andfifth grade building. Mrs. Gery, assistantprincipal of the full day preschool pro-gram, has been tremendous in the start ofthe new initiative in Pennsauken PublicSchools. Finally, all of our elementaryschools have moved to a pre-k to gradethree model; the principals include Mrs.Lawrence at Delair, Mr. Harris at Burling,Mr. Honeyman at Fine School, Mrs. Joyceat Carson, and Mrs. Galloza at Franklin.

We’ve made some important accom-plishments over the summer. Regardingour vocational programs, our Automo-tive CTE program is now NATEF cer-tified, permitting students to receiveASE accreditation. Our Welding CTEand Electrical CTE programs are com-plete and filled with students. The weld-ing shop is truly the most beautiful in theState of New Jersey. CTE programs todate in Pennsauken Public Schools in-clude Cosmetology, Culinary Arts,Graphic Arts and Design, Air ForceJROTC, Carpentry, Automotive Tech-nology, Welding, and Electrical Con-struction, with HVAC/Plumbing indevelopment. We are under heavy con-struction as our stadium and track arebeing upgraded and the securityvestibules are being built. All work onreferendum projects will be consistentthroughout this school year.With the school wide status of Penn -

sauken Public Schools, elementary stu-dents are eligible to receive additionalinstruction for language arts and math-ematics. Moreover, we have started a tu-toring initiative for mathematics inPennsauken High School and the ParkAvenue Campus. Math tutoring will runfrom 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the high school

library; and from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at themiddle school’s library. Any students thatare struggling or would like to learnmore in pre-algebra, algebra, geometry,calculus, etc. are encouraged to comeand learn. We also look forward to student and

parent participation in the “Touch a Truck”and “Trunk or Treat” events taking placeOct. 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. atPennsauken High School and the Hal-loween parades taking place in our ele-mentary schools at various times on Oct. 31. The year has been going well with

our athletic programs and I would liketo share some of our coach and studentaccomplishments. Congratulations toCoach Tabb, who has led our varsity In-dians football team to a 3 and 1 recordthis year. Some of our stand out athletesand performances include:• Donte Jamison ran back the openingkickoff 90 yards

• Nahzir Russell had 11 carries, 167 yardsand three touchdowns

• Darrian Tabb had two catches for 122yards and two touchdowns

• Deswa Evans threw for 2 touchdowns • The defense had 11 sacks led by Ken-neth Corbin with three sacks; NJihadMcCoy and Jaleen Brady each had

two sacks a piece• The defense posted a second straightshutout and hasn’t allowed a touch-down after the first quarter in anygame this year Also, congratulations to Coach Nardello,

head coach of the freshman footballteam, who has led our Freshman Indiansto a 3 and 0 start for the season. This year’shighlights include: • Daniel Sconiers, running back and cor-nerback, had three touchdowns

• Isaiah Johnson, full back and defensivetackle, has had five touchdowns

• Ozmere Jones, tail back, scored twotwo-point conversions with four touch-downs this year

• David Crèam, offensive left tackle andteam captain, has been a constantleader throughout the season and hasnot missed a single practice

Spend Time With The SuperPlease join me for “Coffee and Ques-

tions with the Superintendent,” takingplace on Monday, Oct. 15, 5:00 p.m., be-fore the board meeting at PennsaukenHigh School. These are times where con-cerned parents or Pennsauken residentscan come and ask questions regardingany topic within the school district.

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT A Great Start To A New Year In Pennsauken Public Schools

Congratulations to John DelGrippo and Sabrina Mammi, who were recog-nized at the beginning of the school year for their dedication and support tothe District!

DelGrippo And Mammi RecognizedAs “Mr. and Miss Pennsauken”

F.W. Grigg American Legion Post 68 & Unit 68 members recently presented a check for $1,000 to the award-winningPennsauken High School Apache Marching Band. The band was sponsored by Post 68 in the annual American Le-gion Parade in Wildwood and was judged the “Best Band” in the parade. The check was awarded by the AmericanLegion Department of New Jersey.

American Legion Recognizes Apache Marching Band

The Pennsauken SchoolFamily has lost one of itsown with the passing ofteacher and coach MarkLilley last month aftera valiant fight againstcancer.Mark was a teacher

at Pennsauken for over 25 years. Hecoached various sports at Pennsaukenand football at many schools. During hislast few years, Lilley spent most of histime teaching at Pennsauken and coach-ing football at Lenape High School.“Although this is only my third year in

the district, I grew close to Mr. Lilley,”

said Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, superintend-ent, Pennsauken Public Schools, in an e-mail to District staff. “He would alwaysstop by my office and ask me if I neededanything, despite how he was feeling.That is how he was, a good man of char-acter that put others before himself.There are some people you meet in lifethat you know you will never forget;Mark was one of those people.“Pennsauken lost a legend but

Heaven welcomed an angel.”Messages from colleagues and friends

that were shared via social mediaechoed these sentiments. Mark was amentor and a true friend to many; teach-ing important lessons in and out of theclassroom that will last a lifetime forthose touched by Lilley’s enthusiasmand energy.Mark was the beloved husband of

Kerri Lilley (nee Port); loving father ofRyan, Samantha, and Jack; and son ofSandra Lilley (nee Martin). He was pre-deceased by his father, Richard Lilley; heis also survived by his sister, Donna andMichael Buono; mother and father-in-law, Beverly and John Port; sisters-in-law,Pam and John Marshall and Shelley andWilliam Blessing; and numerous niecesand nephews.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations

may be made in Mark's name to Lilley-Strong, Inc., P.O. Box 2517, Cinnaminson,NJ 08077.

By the Pennsauken Board of Education:Nick Perry, President; Diane Johnson,Vice President; Michael Bortnowski;Cheryl Duffy; Michael Hurley; MariaJames; Orlando Viera; JoAnn Young;and Mike Trost

Providing a quality education for jobreadiness and growing employment op-portunities for Pennsauken students aresome of the top priorities of the Penn -sauken School District. Students atPennsauken are able to explore manycareer paths through career and techni-cal education programs, take dual creditcollege courses offered through RowanCollege of Burlington County, and caneven earn up to an associate’s degree asa high school student. On top of all theadvancements in the 9th-12th grade cur-riculum, the District has begun workingrigorously in community outreach bycollaborating with local businesses togive students learning opportunities aswell as potential job placement.Two representatives of the Penn -

sauken School District had the opportu-nity to join in on the grand opening ofPuratos’ U.S. headquarters, right here inPennsauken. Puratos is an internationalorganization which offers a full range of

innovative products and application ex-pertise throughout the entire culinary in-dustry. Brenda Fermin, research directorfor Puratos, recently took a trip to thePennsauken High School and wasthrilled to see the state of the art culinaryschool, as well as the advanced trainingPennsauken students were receiving. Students were invited to visit and tour

the Puratos Innovation Center inPennsauken, where the 23,700 square-foot facility houses the latest food tech-nology, culinary equipment, training, andadvanced research in the field. Thislearning opportunity for our culinarystudents is going to have a lasting impact,giving them the insight needed to be suc-cessful in their future careers in the culi-nary arts. There is also an opportunity forPuratos food scientists to visit Penn -sauken High School and meet with Culi-nary I students. The Pennsauken SchoolDistrict is excited to collaborate with adistinguished organization like Puratosto bring even more hands on learning toour students. The Board of Educationlooks forward to approving this great ini-tiative in the near future. Pennsauken School Teacher Ashley

Jost also collaborated with Disk Makers,a media manufacturer located in here intown, participating in a school supplydrive that benefited students in need of

essentials for the beginning of the year. Sharon Cavallaro, project manager of

Disk Makers, stated, “It was awesome tosee my entire company come togetherand donate so many items for kids righthere in our community.” Having a community partner like

Disk Makers is another great resourcefor the School District to show studentssuccessful businesses in our townshipthat may spark future career interest.The Pennsauken Board of Education

would like to express our sincere grati-tude to all teachers and administratorswho have played a significant role inbuilding partnerships in the communityand beyond. If your local business is interested col-

laborating with the Pennsauken SchoolDistrict, please contact Central Admin-istration at (856) 662-8505.


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Pre-K students at Baldwin Early Childhood Learning Center honored ourcountry on Patriot Day. The Baldwin family wore red, white, and blue clothesand created torn paper mosaics with patriotic colors. This was a special day forour little ones to honor the memory those lost on September 11, 2001.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary openedwith lots of new faces this year. We aredelighted to have not one but two pre-school classes! We also have welcomedsome new teachers and students fromLongfellow, Delair, Roosevelt, and PhiferMiddle School. We look forward to an exciting year.

We have planned two parent involve-ment nights and several book and craftnights. Our amazing PTA is also plan-

ning exciting activities as well. There willbe Chick-fil-A days, skating parties, amovie night, and more!Franklin parents, please look for our

monthly newsletter coming out at theend of this month. This year at Franklin,we will be focusing on vocabulary wordsand will have several word challenges tolearn at home. Finally, the classrooms are very engag-

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opportunities. Third grade is talkingabout the environment in social studies.Second grade is looking at what is designin science. First grade is learning aboutwhat engineers do and how they usetechnology. Kindergarten is discoveringtheir position words, shapes, and colors.Preschool is becoming engaged withtheir new classroom and routines.

Parents and guardians drop off their children at Franklin Elementary for the first day of school.

Fantastically Franklin At The Start Of A New School Year

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year from the third grade team at Delair!This year, Delair is focusing on working as a T.E.A.M.: Together EveryoneAchieves More. Students, teachers, staff, parents, and the community are allvalued members of the Delair T.E.A.M.!

Students in the pre-kindergarten program at Carson Elementary studentsenjoy books after afternoon rest time.

A Full Day Of Learning And Fun ForCarson Pre-K StudentsMrs. Fidyk’s pre-kindergarten class at

Carson has had a great first few days ofschool! Preschool students are in schoolall day this year and have been adjustingwell. So far, students have learned each

other’s names, learned the names of theclassroom centers, and learned thenames of special places in school, such asthe main office and the nurse’s office. It should be an exciting year of playing

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Fall has arrived! We know that thistime of year brings its own set of chal-lenges when it comes to the preservationof a vacant property. We’ve taken aproactive approach to preparing ourgame plan for taking care of these prop-erties in the coming months.First, we have begun addressing the va-

cant properties with the worst over-growth. These properties would havethings like dead trees, trees with low hang-ing branches that will snap with the firstsnow fall, or large overgrown shrubs andweeds blocking sidewalks or obstructingthe view of pedestrians and drivers. Theseare real safety hazards and are being ad-dressed before the weather breaks.We are getting the assistance of the

property maintenance companies to getdead trees removed and trees with largeoverhang trimmed in an effort to minimizethe potential for a buildup of debris onroofs and in gutters. At the same time, thesecompanies are working to address any gut-ters and downspouts that may need to bereplaced or repaired as well as cleaned outand cleared of all debris that may be block-ing the flow of water right now. As a township, we are reviewing the

possibility of a snow removal programfor vacant properties. This programwould be for the removal of snow onsidewalks in front of any vacant prop-

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Township is reviewing records from lastyear to re-inspect any remaining vacantproperty for any type of easy access. Thisincludes things like unsecured doors andwindows, or places where vermin maygain easy access. Once we get throughthose properties, we will review any re-maining property that has received a vi-olation for unauthorized access thisseason to ensure that the property islocked up and secured going forward.Lastly, any vacant property that re-

ceived a stagnant water or pool violationwill be inspected to ensure they are emp-tied and properly covered and securedfor coming months. As always, the help and information

from all of our concerned citizens is re-quested and appreciated. We depend onthe information that our residents pro-vide. Anything you can share with us isappreciated. We will do everything wecan to get to the property and the notedissues resolved as quickly as possible. After last month’s article, we received

requests for an update on where we arewith our foreclosed/vacant and aban-doned property program; I thought thiswould be a good time to bring everyoneup to date on where we stand and whatis coming up for vacant properties. To date, 795 foreclosed/vacant or

abandoned properties have been sold intown. A new and positive trend that weare seeing are properties being taken outof foreclosure and or loans being modi-fied to be more in line with the currenthome value, making it more affordablefor the home owner and keeping themin their home. To date, 113 propertieswere taken out of foreclosure and 83loans were modified in the Township. Soin total, that is 991 properties that are nolonger part of the foreclosed/vacant orabandoned property program. We told you a few months back about

10 properties that the Township was pur-suing possession and control over. Thatprocess is coming to a close. We are in thelast stages of the Rem Foreclosure processand will shortly take possession of those10 properties. Our intent is to sell the prop-erties, recoup the tax dollars and get theproperties put back into productive use. In addition, there are 11 more prop-

erties that were mortgage released. Thatmeans that they are no longer owned bya bank and the previous owners havenot taken responsibility for the property.These properties have all been declaredabandoned, opening up the opportunityto take the necessary legal action to getthe properties back in the tax rolls. Fiveof these properties have outside liensagainst them, so we have reached outand notified those lien holders of theiropportunity to force foreclosure and

move forward with their plans. TheTownship will take the remaining prop-erties through the process of possessionand control and ultimately gain title, thensell the properties with the intent to placepermanent occupants and new neigh-bors in each home.Overall, we currently have remaining

105 Foreclosed/Vacant properties and364 foreclosed/occupied properties ob-ligated to register with the Township.There are currently 116 vacant proper-ties being actively sold by real estatecompanies. These are properties thatbanks have turned over to an REO tosell on their behalf. Technically, becausethese properties are being actively sold,they cannot be considered vacant. How-

ever, that does not mean that we don’tcontinue to monitor their property con-ditions and hold them accountable totheir responsibilities. As always, it’s important to remember

that every department in the Townshiphas participated in getting us to where weare right now with this initiative. As thesaying goes, “It takes a village.” We knowwe still have work to do to get where wewant to be. This number will never be atzero, simply because foreclosures will con-tinue to occur. But we know that based onour results today, utilizing the tools avail-able to us, and continually challenging our-selves, we are headed in the right direction. Thank you again for all your help and

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I once read a quote that said, “Autumnis finding a purpose for every pumpkin inthe patch.” During this time of year, thattask is extremely possible, becausepumpkins are such versatile fruit.

Pumpkins are a member of the gourdfamily and their discovery is rooted – punintended – in North American history, asthey were a staple food item in the dietsof all Native Americans. Today, there areover a billion pounds of pumpkin har-vested each year; only a fraction of that isfor jack o’ lanterns and pumpkin pies.

The pumpkin is a low calorie food.They are great to use as the base for asoup and would basically replace some-thing like a potato in a recipe. The besttrick in using pumpkin in a soup is to cutit up and boil it to soften it a bit beforeadding other ingredients. The size of thepumpkin doesn’t matter, but if you areplanning on making a large amount ofsoup, it’s best to just get one big gourd in-stead of a bunch of tiny ones.

Smaller pumpkins make great soupbowls! You simply cut the top off andscoop out the insides until you have asmooth, clean interior. Then fill it withyour favorite soup. You can also usepumpkins of this size for making an al-

ternative to stuffed peppers. You can useany size pumpkin for this, but I find thesmall and medium sized ones are the eas-iest. You have to soften the pumpkin in apot with a little bit of water until it’s ten-der; then add whatever filling you preferbefore baking it for a short time longer.

Another option is going the decora-tion route. You can buy a large pumpkinand clean out the insides. Fill the insideswith ice and you can use it as a beveragecooler at a party or simply as an icebucket for drinks. You can also fill it withpunch and use the pumpkin as a punchbowl and a centerpiece at the same time.Easier, slightly less messy options ondecorating a pumpkin would also bepainting it or gluing on rhinestones,beads or other miscellaneous items togive it its own flare.

My last and personal favorite optionfor a pumpkin is scooping out the seeds,rinsing then off and roasting them in avariety of different flavors. I highly rec-ommend cinnamon sugar or simple saltand pepper; the flavor options are onlylimited to your imagination!

We are lucky enough, in New Jersey,that we are only a few minutes’ drivefrom a ton of great farms where you canquickly buy any number of pumpkins oreven take a hayride out to an actualpumpkin patch for a fun family jaunt.

For those on a tighter budget for timeand money, I suggest any local grocerystore in town. Places like Walmart, Save-A-Lot, and ALDI offer very reasonablypriced pumpkins. You can also find the

ingredients for a nice pumpkin soupwhile you’re there.

Let me know if you end up trying outany of these suggestions by heading overto my Facebook page, “All Around Penn -

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A couple of years ago, theMerchantville-Pennsauken WaterCommission (MPWC) launchedits “Adopt-A-Hydrant” program.Adopt ing a fire hydrant can paysome big dividends when it comesto the safety of your home andneighbors.Safety, education, and public out-

reach are the main thrust of theMPWC’s Adopt-A-Hydrant pro-gram. Fire departments across thecountry are losing precious secondsand minutes when battling fires dueto hydrants being concealed byplowed snow or heavy foliage. Localwater utilities work aggressively atmaintaining all of their fire hydrants;and in the unlikely chance that thefire department finds a hydrant not

functioning properly, they report itand it is fixed immediately. While the MPWC takes the re-

sponsibility seriously, as residents orbusiness owners, you may see aproblem before we get to it on ourscheduled maintenance. Keeping itaccessible and clear of obstructionscan make the difference betweenlife and death when seconds count.It is very critical that if a problem isobserved that it be reported to theright party immediately, so that theappropriate action can be taken.The MPWC, along with the fire

departments of Pennsauken, Mer-chantville, and Cherry Hill, havebeen working tirelessly to addresseach of these topics before they canbecome issues. The MPWC part-nered with Hopeworks ‘N Camden

to GPS map each and every fire hy-drant throughout the service area,to ensure that we have accuratemapping for our end-users: our fire-fighters. The MPWC also worksthroughout the year flushing, in-specting, and clearing foliage anddebris from around our fire hy-drants. During the winter months,fire personnel in Merchantville,Pennsauken, and Cherry Hill willclear snow out from around fire hy-drants. Despite the hard work ofeach of these organizations, oftentimes it’s just not enough.Enter the Adopt-A-Hydrant pro-

gram. Whether you’re a safety con-

scious homeowner, a civic organi-zation, or a school-aged kid lookingfor community service hours, adopt-ing a hydrant can help keep you andyour town safer year round. Helpingto keep the hydrant clear of snowand foliage, letting the MPWC knowif anything has happened to the hy-drant (say an accidental car hit for in-stance), or letting us know if thehydrant needs a new coat of paint tokeep it visible, you’ll be helping tokeep you and your neighbors safe.So please check in at our website

at www.mpwc.com for more infor-mation on how you can Adopt-A-Hydrant!


The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission meetson the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.

These meetings are open to the public and are held at6751Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken.

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Looking for information about the water your drink - Where does itcome from? How does it get to my home? Do you want to learn moreabout the MPWC’s ongoing infrastructure projects? Have a questionabout your meter? Visit us on the web at www.mpwc.com and fromthere, click the like us on Facebook button. Don’t forget to “like” ourposts and share them with your friends and neighbors!

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This summer, the MPWC hadhandled a variety of water mainbreaks. For members of thecommunity directly affected, weprovide messages via our Re-verse 9-1-1 notification system.To stay informed of all wateremergencies that may occurwithin our service area, visitMPWC.com/swift911 to signup for Reverse 9-1-1!

The MPWC Adopt-A-Hydrant Program: Keeping You And Your Neighbors Safe

Hydrant FlushingMPWC would to remind customers that we will continueto flush fire hydrants through Thursday, Oct. 4, between

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main stage, music and dance acts willshowcase a wide variety of cultural per-formances. Held in conjunction with FirePrevention Month, a time of year tofocus on promoting the importance offire safety in the community, thePennsauken Fire Department will holdseveral demonstrations, including rap-pelling and a car extraction, as well ashosting their annual chili contest. Thisyear’s theme is, “Look. Listen. Learn. Beaware – fire can happen anywhere.™”“There are simple steps people can

take to reduce their risk to fire and to beprepared in the event that a fire occurs,”explains Captain Dan Kerr, fire marshalof the Pennsauken-Collingswood FirePrevention and Inspection Bureau.“Look for places where a fire can start;listen for the sound of the smoke alarm;and learn two ways out of each room.”

Rows of vendors and crafters will linethe parking lot of the CommunityRecreational Complex, located next tothe Merchantville-Pennsauken WaterCommission building, north of Cove Rd.Attendees looking to enjoy a meal orsnack will have several food trucks tochoose from. There will be plenty of freeactivities for the kids, including scare-crow making, pumpkin painting, sackraces, pony rides, soccer shootouts, inflat-able bouncers, jump rope making, bal-loon twisting, and face painting.New this year to the Harvest Festival

are contests for pie baking and falldesserts. All pies must be in a disposable9” baking tin and will be judged on taste,presentation, crust, and uniqueness. Allentries for either contest must be madewith natural ingredients; no store boughtdesserts will be accepted. Participantsmust submit their pie or fall dessert by

1:00 p.m.; judging begins at 1:30 p.m. Formore information and how to enter, con-tact Patrice at [email protected]. Regular and handicapped parking

will be available for attendees, both onsite as well as the areas adjacent to thePennsauken Community RecreationComplex; during the event, traffic assis-tance will be provided by PennsaukenPolice. A shuttle to the Harvest Festivalwill also be provided at the World Har-vest Christian Center, 7201 WestfieldAve.; the shuttle begins at 11:00 a.m. andruns continuously during the event. Therain date for the event is Sunday, Oct. 7.

For more information, visit “PennsaukenHarvest Festival” on Facebook or go towww.twp.pennsauken.nj.us/content/harvest-festival-2018.

Multi-Use Trails Plan began in 2008 asan effort to connect bicyclists and othernon-motorized users to attractions inCamden County, such as open space,schools, universities, train stations, shop-ping destinations, and employment. Developed by the Delaware Valley Re-

gional Planning Commission (DVRPC),

with the assistance of the CamdenCounty Improvement Authority andCamden County Division of OpenSpace and Farmland Preservation, aswell as with input from municipal stake-holders and the public, this network willenhance travel for pedestrians and bicy-clists of all levels and improve the qualityof life for everyone who lives and works

in the county.The multi-use trail project is currently

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Pennsauken native Congressman Don -ald Norcross, who worked with SenatePresident Steve Sweeney and GovernorMurphy to place the Peter J. McGuireMemorial and gravesite on the state’sregistry of historic places, reflected onwhat Labor Day means to the averageAmerican. “People know what Labor Day is.

Most people understand it’s the end ofsummer. We understand that it was that

one day a year that America wouldcome together to pay homage to thosewho create all wealth. That is labor.” “We salute Peter J. McGuire today

and every single working man andwoman in New Jersey and across ourcountry who truly are what makesAmerica great,” continued Senator BobMenendez.Work is currently underway to have

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By Nancy Welsh, Pennsauken TownshipAnimal Control Officer

Halloween is the spookiest night ofthe year; but it really can be a nightmarefor dogs and cats. But keeping your petssafe doesn’t have to be tricky. There areseveral simple precautions you can taketo ensure your pets stay safe.

Halloween Candy Is Not For PetsAll forms of chocolate can be danger-

ous, even lethal for dogs and cats. Symp-toms of chocolate poisoning includevomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, in-creased heart rate, and even seizures.Some Halloween candies contain the ar-tificial sweetener “xylitol,” which is poi-sonous to dogs even in small amounts. If

you believe your pet has ingested some-thing toxic, please call your veterinarianor the pet poison control center at (888)426-4435. Locally, Mt. Laurel AnimalHospital and Red Bank Animal Hospitalare 24 hour emergency centers.

Don’t Leave Pets OutOn HalloweenHalloween pranksters can tease, in-

jure, or steal pets. Keep them safelyinside your house. Many shelters do notadopt out black cats during the month ofOctober to prevent them from beingharmed. Make sure your cats, especiallythe black ones, are safely indoors a fewdays before and after Halloween to pre-vent abuse.

Keep Pets Away FromTrick Or TreatersIndoors is certainly safer than out-

doors for your pets on Halloween; butremember you will be opening and clos-ing the door to trick or treaters for sev-eral hours. This can be very scary fordogs and cats, which can result in unex-pected aggression or attempts to run andescape. Putting your dog or cat in a se-cure room or crate away from the sightsand sounds of the front door will reducestress and prevent them from escapinginto the night.

Keep Halloween DecorationsOut Of ReachIngesting decorations such as pump-

kins and corn can cause gastrointestinal

upset in animals, causing diarrhea or evena blockage. This may require an expensivesurgery to correct. Also, if you are usingcandles to light your jack-o-lanterns, makesure they are high enough so they don’tget knocked over by wagging tails.

Costumes And PetsDon’t dress your pet in a costume un-

less you know they love it. If you are try-ing a costume on your pet for the firsttime, try a practice run before Hal-loween to determine if wearing a cos-tume stresses or annoys your pet. If itdoes, then take a quick picture and takeit off. Costumes should not constrictmovement, hearing, eyesight or breath-ing. A Halloween bandana may be agood option instead of a costume.

Proper ID For Your PetsIf your pet escapes, you can make sure

he or she is returned by having theproper tag with the pet’s name, address,and phone number on it. A microchip isalso a good option if the contact infor-mation is up-to-date with the microchipcompany. If the pet is picked up by ani-mal control, it will be scanned and youwill be contacted so you know your petis safe. Shelters, veterinary hospitals andsome police stations also have pet mi-crochip scanners. But an up-to-date tagon the collar is the quickest way to haveyour pet returned to you.

What To Do If You’re Pet GoesMissingYou should look for your pet as soon as

you realize he or she is missing. Youshould call the local police and report yourpet missing. Remember, it is not the policedepartment’s job to keep track of lost pets,but often they do. If you don’t find yourpet, be sure to call local animal control at(856) 663-3058 to see if your pet waspicked up and give a lost report, so if ani-mal control receives a call or picks up yourpet, they will contact you immediately.If you find a lost pet, call the police right

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A crowd starts to gather close to mid-night on September 10, 2018 to greet fa-miliar faces, and to welcome new ones.They are a loving and diversified

group of beautiful people: mothers andfathers; children, grandmothers andgrandfathers. They are firefighters; policeofficers; EMTs; blue and white collarworkers; active military; visitors fromCanada, Germany, and Great Britain;and then some.I call them, “The Faithful.” And they

are.And before we all know it, it is once

again Sept. 11. The placing of 2,997 American flags at

the Pennsauken 9/11 Memorial is astouching and heartfelt a moment as onecan witness. And each year, I am hon-ored to see another phoenix rise fromthe ashes of that yesterday. The memoryof that horrific and senseless act remains,but it continues to grow into a positivemovement that reminds Americans ofthe stuff we’re really made of, despitewhat life or death throws our way.This night I watch as “The Faithful”

place those flags into the soft green grasson the grounds of the memorial, one flagfor every life lost on that day back in2001. A flag that also symbolizes the mil-lions of broken hearts left behind be-cause of it.I am touched so deeply as I see total

strangers join hands, join in prayer openlyand silently, hug a newfound or oldfriend, and show their deepest respect

and gratitude by saying, “Thank you” toPennsauken’s own first responders:EMTs, firefighters, and police officers,those brave and selfless souls who puttheir lives on the line for each and everyone of us, every single day of the year.I listen to the stories of our neighbors

who make it a part of their own daily liv-ing, to do something positive, to makethe life of one person, or a needy family,or one lost and forgotten animal friend,feel better, feel loved, cared for, and re-spected. Their kindness has breathedhope into many a hopeless situation.Why? Because this is who we are.Americans will never forget 9/11; our

natural resilience, showing our strengthin numbers with countless acts of kind-ness and compassion, is the greatesthonor of all to those who lost their liveson that fateful September morning 17years ago.As the great parliamentarian Ed-

mund Burke said, “The only thing nec-essary for the triumph of evil is for goodmen to do nothing.”That said, evil will never triumph over

our spacious skies, or amber waves ofgrain; for within each one of us lives thebest in all of us.We are larger than 9/11. Love is forever

victorious over hate. And we are powerfulbecause of the strength found within thegenuine goodness of our people.And, in less than 24 hours, on Septem-

ber 11, 2018, once again close to mid-night, a crowd gathered, greeted familiarfaces and welcomed new ones.

Then, lovingly and most respectfully,one at a time, the 2,997 flags were re-moved from the grounds of our memo-rial, until “The Faithful” return again in2019, right before midnight on anotherSept. 10.Please come and visit Pennsauken’s

9/11 Memorial. Tens of thousands of

people have visited it over the years, andyou will only have to make one trip thereto understand why.While you’re there, you’ll notice lone

steel beam from the World Trade Cen-ter’s North Tower. It has stood there forten years now, and was dedicated as aneverlasting part of our memorial. You

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By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist

As we enter the season of ghosts andgoblins, I thought it would be fun to ex-plore a few plants with ghost in theirname.I grow a variety of orchids, but you

stand a ghost of a chance of finding theghost orchid growing in our area. Den-drophylax lindenii, the ghost orchid, haslong, delicate petals and a spur of nectarfor the moth that pollinates it. It has be-come a symbol of South Florida swampsof cypress, pond apple, and palm trees,which are the preferred environment forthis finicky plant. The ghost orchid, likemany orchids, has specific habitat re-quirements such as high humidity, mildtemperatures, dappled shade, and theexistence of a certain type of fungus. Theghost orchid is leafless, but has photo-synthetic roots that allow it to producesugars in the presence of sunlight. Itsroots engage in a symbiotic relationshipwith a type of fungus that helps it gathernutrients in exchange for extra sugars.Without this fungus, the orchid would beunable to thrive and thus is extremelydifficult to cultivate in home or evengreenhouse environments.Speaking of fungus, Monotropa uni-

flora is frequently called a mushroom.Common names for this shiver-inducingplant include ghost plant, corpse plant,death plant, and fairy smoke. The plant it-self is unusual, emerging like ghostlywhite fingers from the leaf litter beneathcertain birch and evergreen tree species.It is a plant with no green parts, entirelylacking the chlorophyll necessary formaking its own food. Plants with nochlorophyll, called heterotrophs, are fairlyrare and grow in heavy undergrowth inthick, dark wooded areas where little suncan penetrate. The leafless stem, which iscovered with bracts that look somewhatlike the scales on a lily bulb, extends 3-10inches above the ground, and curves atthe top, with one single downward-facingflower. They are very tender and bruiseeasily, and degenerate into mush whenhandled or picked. While some varietieshave tints of pink or red, in addition to thealmost translucent white, most turnbrown or blackish as they age, and de-compose into a mass of gooey, blacksludge. Its normal range is from Mainesouthward to the Carolinas and west-ward to Missouri, but that range is shrink-ing with the harvesting of old-growth

hardwood forests.Amorphophallus titanum has the

largest unbranched inflorescence in theworld, and can be seen in cultivation atbotanical gardens around the world. Dueto its odor, which is like the smell of a rot-ting corpse, the titan arum is characterizedas a carrion flower, and is also known asthe corpse flower or corpse plant. Thecorpse flower is pollinated by carrionbeetles and flies. Remember those horrormovies set in Egypt where beetles cleana corpse down to the skeleton? Those arethe beetles that climb on this plant! The inflorescence’s deep red color

and texture contribute to the illusionthat the spathe is a piece of meat. Duringbloom, the tip of the spadix is approxi-mately human body temperature, whichhelps to activate the fragrance, and isalso believed to assist in the illusion thatattracts carcass-eating insects. The bulb-like corm is the largest known, typicallyweighing around 100 lbs, but has beenknown to grow to over 300 lbs. The plantcan grow up to 20’ tall, and 16’ across, notexactly good for windowsill growers.As you venture out with all the ghosts,

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Through October 10am – 2pm

The Township of Penn -sauken and the Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber

of Com merce (P.M.A.C.) are once againimplementing a poster contest in con-junction with the Pennsauken HolidayParade. Open to area students in grades5 through 12, young artists are asked todepict this year’s theme, “Home for theHolidays,” through their drawings.The three top place winners of the

Pennsauken Holiday Parade PosterContest will be honored at the upcomingP.M.A.C. networking luncheon onWednesday, Nov. 14.The organization would like to thank

the Pennsauken School District for theirsupport of this annual contest.

Networking Luncheon Held OnOctober 10The next networking luncheon of the

Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Cham-ber of Commerce will be held onWednesday, Oct. 10, at the PennsaukenCountry Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.Sign-in begins at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 10,

with the meeting starting at noon. Ad-mission is $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Attendees are asked toR.S.V.P. to Nancy Ellis at (856) 438-0833or [email protected] by Monday,Oct. 8.

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American Legion F.W. Grigg Post 68,in conjunction with the Philadelphia of-fice of Disabled American Veterans(DAV), will provide an all day informa-tional and service event for veteransseeking help with dealing with service-related issues.Held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 9:00 a.m. to

3:00 p.m., at the Merchantville Commu-nity Center, 212 Somerset Ave. Mer-chantville, N.J., the DAV will have staffon location to assist veterans with theirclaims and answer their questions. According to the DAV, almost 50 per-

cent of returning veterans are diagnosedwith post traumatic stress disorder or

PTSD. Those suffering from the condi-tion can face a variety of issues, from al-cohol and drug abuse to anxiety anddepression. In fact, an average of 22 vet-erans commit suicide daily, with PTSDidentified as a major contributing factor.The DAV helps these patriots, many ofwhom who are reluctant to get help be-cause of the stigma associated withPSTD, and receive benefits they haveearned serving our country.“If we can help one veteran, save one

life through this event, it will be success,”said John Brouse, commander of Post 68,who personally knows the challenges ofdealing with PTSD every day.

At 9:00 a.m., there will be a seminarto explain the claims and benefitsprocess. Following the seminar, coun-selors will be available to meet one onone with veterans to answer questions,file claims and provide any other servicesas needed.The Camden County Office of Veter-

ans Affairs will be available to assist vet-erans with locally available services. Otherservice providers will also be on hand toprovide information.No preregistration is necessary. All

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By Joe Scavuzzo, Director, Department of Public Works

Pennsauken’s annual Car Show lastmonth signals the end of summer wherewarm weather hangs around just longenough to keep the grass growing andushers in autumn.

As I write this article in mid-Septem-ber, we are experiencing days of rain andanticipate weather from Hurricane Flo-rence. When we prepare for significantrain or winds, we look up and down. Welook up at tree branches overhanging ourhomes, streets, and playground equip-

ment for signs of dead branches thatcould fall due to high winds. Wheneverpossible, our residents should do thesame to eliminate larger problems thatcould result from damage. The other di-rection we look is down. Down at ourstorm sewer system, ensuring that our in-lets are prepared for water flow. Withover 1,100 storm inlets throughout thelocal Pennsauken roads, it’s impossible tocheck each one daily. When we are an-ticipating large rainfall, we go to the areasof town that are prone to flooding andensure the system is clear. The maincause of flooding in these areas is due tothe system not being able to handle ex-

cessive amounts of rain in a short timewindow. With that being said, if you havean inlet cover near your property, keepan eye on it and call our office if you be-lieve it is clogged.

The changing of the calendar to Octo-ber points to the Department of PublicWork’s next season: leaf collection. Leafcollection operations generally begin inlate October and complete around theend of December. Every section of townwill have leaf pickup at least twice duringthis time. This is in addition to the weeklyWednesday “yard debris” pickup, whenWaste Management collects yourbagged leaves and other bundled yarditems. We ask for your patience while weare working in your neighborhood, asour large equipment could end up block-ing parts of the street or intersection.

It is highly encouraged that you bagyour leaves whenever possible. How-ever, there are parts of town where thedensity of large, mature trees createsmountains of leaves. The main reason we

encourage residents to bag leaves is toprotect our storm water inlets along ourstreets from becoming clogged, prevent-ing the flow of water from the street intothe system. In addition to this, any coolfall breezes that come through won’tblow that leaf pile back onto your lawnor all over the street! The bagged leavesthat are collected by Waste Managementon Wednesdays are taken to Smith Or-chards in Mantua for recycling. Eachyear, the Township compiles a tonnagereport based off of the yard debris col-lected by Waste Management, similar tothe white goods collected and our annualrecycling collection; using this compiledinformation, we receive credits towardsour recycling grant.

Our Leaf Compost SiteOur Public Works Department oper-

ates and maintains one of the best func-tioning and well kept leaf composting sitesin New Jersey. Each year, the state andcounty Department of Environmental

Protection representatives who inspectour facility comment on how great the sitelooks in comparison to others they visit.After the compost matures, it is deliveredto the Municipal Pool on River Rd., whereresidents can supplement their gardens athome with this nutritious soil.

The leaf composting site is located onPark Ave., resting beside the PennsaukenCreek before you cross the BurlingtonCounty line. Currently, you will view anopen piece of land. Within the next month,you will begin to see the collected leavesbeing formed into rows, called “windrows.”Once our facility is nearing its 10,000 cubicyard capacity, you’ll notice the windrowsare pointed in a specific direction. Thewindrow field is sloped downward toallow water to filter into a grassy area andcollect at a basin. This prevents the possi-bility of “ponding” or stagnant water,which could breed mosquitoes and createan unpleasant odor.

This balance of Waste Management’scollection of bagged leaves and the De-partment of Public Work’s curbside col-lection ensures that we are compliantwith our compost site’s permitted capac-ity, while clearing out 2018’s leaves.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns,please reach us at (856) 663-0178 or [email protected].


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pany’s management, sales, marketingand technical teams closer together in acollaborative environment. The com-pany’s state-of-the-art innovation centerallows Puratos’ customers to design andcreate new products for their consumers.The facility also offers dedicated work-

spaces for bakery, sweet goods, patisserieand chocolate; renovated research anddevelopment labs; customer meetingrooms with video conferencing services;and more.“The opening of our new headquarters

here in Pennsauken is an important steptowards building a $1 billion business inthe U.S. by 2030,” explains Karel Zimmer-mann, president of the Puratos Corpora-tion. “We’ll do this by growing ourbusiness year by year, but one key objec-tive is to really expand our geographicalfootprint and presence here in the U.S.”The Puratos Corporation has spent

four decades growing in Pennsauken, in-vesting well over $50 million into theirbusiness operations here. First leasingspace in 1985, the company then pur-chased a building on Suckle Highway in1996 to serve as its manufacturing plant.In 2011, they broke ground on a $42 mil-lion, 171,000 square foot expansion of thatfacility, the largest investment in the his-tory of the Puratos Group, which createdan additional 300 local jobs. The projectearned the company the CamdenCounty Business Growth and Job Cre-

ation award during the annual Tri-CountyEconomic Development Summit in Oc-tober 2013. Puratos then purchased thebuilding across the street from their plantin 2016, transforming it into their newheadquarters and innovation center.“It started with history. At some point,

you find a building that is in line withyour expectations,” said Daniel Malcorps,Puratos Group CEO, as he explainedwhy the company made the decision togrow here in Pennsauken. “If the city iswelcoming you, facilitating things andso on, and other properties becomeavailable, you stay there and developthere. And here in Pennsauken, wehave always been welcomed by the cityand by the people. It’s a great collabo-ration and there’s no reason to look foranother place.”“We could expand here, so we bought

the building next door when we sawthat it became available,” added Zimmer-mann.“We wanted to build this new in-novation center; this was the opportunityto do it. Suddenly, you create this com-munity of people that are directly in-volved in the factory and they’re right

across the street. It strengthens the senseof business development. It’s a goodplace. The Township has been very helpfulwith all the projects we’ve done so far.”As part of the festivities for the day,

attendees learned about the future goalsof the Puratos Corporation, its plans toexpand and grow their business, and theircommitment to maintaining the feel ofa family-run organization, regardless oftheir size. Puratos also places a strongemphasis on being environmentally con-scious and giving back to the communi-ties they work in, particularly offeringopportunities to those less fortunate tolearn a marketable and employable skillin the fields of bakery, sweet goods, patis-

serie and chocolate making. The snap-shot of Puratos’ history and objectiveswas not lost on Pennsauken Mayor JackKillion, who had a unique perspective re-garding the day’s events.“In 2011, I was mayor at the time and

I was on hand for the ground breakingfor the expansion of the plant across thestreet; now I’m here for the grand open-ing of Puratos’ headquarters in theUnited States,” said Killion. “I thinkwe’ve all learned a lot today. Puratos hasa vision. It’s a great vision. I want tothank you and your company, cowork-ers, and associates for coming toPennsauken and trusting in our town.”


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• Friends of the Library Book & MediaSale - Friday, Oct. 12, through Sunday,Oct. 14; Open to the public during reg-ular library hours. Show your 2018Friends of the Library membershipcard and get a free hardbound bookfor the first five books purchased.• Bake Sale - Friday and Saturday, Oct.12th & 13; In the Library Lobby dur-ing operating hours or until supplieslast. A variety of home baked treatswill be available. Show your 2018Friends of the Library membershipcard and get a premium item for free.• Munch and a Movie - Tuesday, Oct. 16;12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch and enjoya FREE movie and snack, courtesy ofThe Friends of the Library. For thismonth’s movie selection, please call(856) 665-5959.• Friends of the Library Meeting -Wednesday, Oct. 3; 7:00-8:30 p.m. Youare welcome to join the Friends fortheir business and planning meeting.• Raffle – Throughout October. Ticketsfor the Friends of the Pennsauken Li-brary’s annual raffle will be availableat the Library’s Circulation Desk dur-ing regular operating hours. The cost is$2 a ticket or three tickets for $5. Theraffle is for four gift baskets filled withgift certificates and goodies from localrestaurants and businesses worth over$300 each! The drawing will beWednesday, Nov. 14.• Library Board Meeting - Monday,Oct. 22; 6:00 p.m. The governing body

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For Children Accompanied ByTheir Caregivers• Wee Readers - Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 10,17, & 24; 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Storytimefor little ones up to age 2. • Preschool Storytime – Wednesdays,Oct. 3, 10, 17, & 24; 11:15 a.m. andThursdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, & 25; 2:00 p.m.Storytime for children ages 3 to 5.• Parachute and Play – Tuesdays, Oct. 9& 23; 11:30 a.m. Join Miss Sabrina forparachute songs and games, followedby free-play with our puppet theater,Duplo blocks, and more! Pre-registra-tion is required; call (856) 665-5959 ext.6 or stop by the Youth Services Desk.• Tail Waggin’ Tutors – Wednesday, Oct.17; 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Reading on yourown can be “ruff,” so children ages 6 to12 are invited to practice their inde-pendent reading skills with a certifiedtherapy friend from Therapy Dogs In-ternational! Pre-registration is re-quired; call (856) 665-5959 ext. 6 or stopby the Youth Services Desk to registerfor your 15-minute time slot. • Pajama Storytime – Thursday, Oct. 25;6:00 p.m. Join Miss Susan and MissSabrina for night-time storytime fun— and feel free to wear your favoritepajamas! For ages 0-8.• Toddler Movement – Thursday, Oct.18; 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Join Miss Sabrinaand Miss Susan for a fun and activetime of music, guided move ments, anddance. For ages 2-5.• Baby Ballet – Thursday, Oct. 18; 11:30a.m. – noon. Join Miss Sabrina and MissSusan for a fun and active time of music,guided dance movements. For ages 2-5.• Halloween Toddler Movement – Sat-urday, Oct. 27; 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Forages 2-5. Costumes encouraged!• Halloween Baby Ballet – Saturday,Oct. 27; 11:30 a.m. - noon. For ages 2-5.Costumes encouraged!• Halloween Party – Wednesday, Oct.31; 10:30 a.m. For ages 0-8. Costumesencouraged!

For the fourth year in a row, theFriends of the Pennsauken Library andthe Merchantville Stamp Club will jointlysponsor a week-long stamp exhibition ti-tled “Knowledge through Books &Stamps,” during the Stamp CollectingMonth, which is observed every October.The exhibition will be held at the Com-munity Room of the Pennsauken Li-brary, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., and is openduring normal library hours. An opening ceremony will be held on

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October Events

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CLOSED for Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8Monday through Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

By Arlene Miller, Friends of thePennsauken Free Public Library

The piece de resistance for theFriends’ events this month is our annualBook, Bake and Tech Sale, held in theLibrary’s Community Room from Oct.12 to 14 during regular business hours.We’re collecting donations as we speak,so there’s still time to bring any books,DVDs, or CDs you’ve uncovered thatyou don’t want any longer. We’ll behappy to take them off your hands forsomeone else to buy and enjoy, so bagthem up and bring them over to the Li-brary in time to be sorted for the sale. Asa bonus, on Sunday, Oct. 14, we’ll beawarding a door prize of a small gift bas-ket of coupons and other goodies fromlocal merchants. It’s our way of thankingeveryone who helped make the sale asuccess – and one lucky person in par-ticular! The drawing will take place at4:00 p.m.; you don’t need to be presentto win.On Friday and Saturday that week-

end, we’ll also have our famous bakesale. If you’d like to bake something to

donate, we’d love to have it! Bring itover to the Library and drop it off be-fore you shop for book bargains; it’llmost likely be sold before you finish.Just be sure to let us know what you’vebrought and if it contains any nuts, so wecan let our shoppers know. In addition to all the above, you’ll

have your chance to buy some ticketsfor this year’s November raffles: fouramazing baskets worth at least $300,filled with gift cards, certificates andother merchandise from local busi-nesses. Plus, each basket will also have asuper prize hidden away. One suchsuper prize is a $185 voucher for the“Bon Marche Collection” of wines atMoore Brothers in Pennsauken! Ticketsfor the raffle are $2 each or three for $5;and if you’re a Friends member, showyour card and receive an extra ticketwhen you buy three! You’ll also be ableto buy raffle tickets at the PennsaukenHarvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 6, atthe Community Recreation Complexon Westfield Ave. Just look for theFriends table and get first pick of the

winning tickets!On Tuesday, Oct, 16, we’ll hold our

next installment of Munch and a Moviefrom 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Commu-nity Room. You know the drill: youbring lunch; we’ll provide the snacks,beverages, and movie. If you’re desper-ate to know which flick we’re showing,call the Circulation Desk.Wednesday, Oct. 24 will be a good

time to show up at Mod Pizza for ournext “Dine to Donate” event, held from10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Just visit theirstore along Haddonfield Rd. in CherryHill and show the event flyer – availableat the Library’s lobby – to the cashierand 20 percent of your total sale will bedonated to the Friends at absolutely nocost to you. Join us for our next Friends meet-

ing on Wednesday, Oct. 3. We’ll be sur-rounded by donated books, so comeout, sign up for some book sortingduring the next week, and give us yourthoughts on future events you’d liketo see.


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The biggest historical event in Cam-den County in many years is coming inOctober, and both Griffith MorganHouse and Burrough-Dover House inPennsauken are part of it!Camden County History Week is a

project of the Camden County HistoryAlliance, a group formed to promotelocal history through cooperative proj-ects involving the many and diverse his-torical sites and organizations in all partsof the County. The Camden County His-tory Week project culminates on theweekend of Oct. 20 and 21, when literallydozens of historic sites and museums,members of the Alliance, will be open tothe public simultaneously with specialprograms, exhibits and activities! Fromthe Battleship New Jersey to theWinslow Township History Center, fromthe Railway Historical Society in Had-don Heights to the Underground Rail-road Museum in Lawnside, 36 sites andorganizations in Camden County will bewelcoming the public!Griffith Morgan House and Bur-

rough-Dover House will welcome visi-

tors both Saturday and Sunday of thishistory-making weekend! On Saturday,Oct. 20, 10:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m., GriffithMorgan House will host a hearth cook,who will prepare foods of colonial Cam-den County, back when it was still partof old Gloucester County; and Bur-rough-Dover House will be the site ofparticipatory living history activities likebutter churning, tin punching, quill penwriting, outdoor games, and more! On Sunday, Oct. 21, noon to 4:00 p.m.,

both Pennsauken’s historic homes willagain be open to the public. GriffithMorgan House will offer its annual“Halloween for the Kids” event, withspooky crafts, activities, and a pumpkinpatch where the kids can select their ownpumpkin for decorating for just $1 eachwhile supplies last! Burrough-DoverHouse will host the certified wildlife re-habilitators and educators of FreedomCenter for Wildlife, along with a fewfeathered or furry education animalsfrom 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.During this historic weekend, admis-

sion to Griffith Morgan House and Bur-rough-Dover House is free; parking atboth sites is free; and tours of the historic

homes are also free!Additionally during that weekend,

you can get a Camden County HistoryWeek passport and get it stamped as youwork your way around the County’s his-toric sites to be entered in a drawing forsome very special prizes, including a fam-ily overnight stay on Battleship New Jer-sey! So trek across the county and acrossthe centuries for your chance to win!Indian King Tavern, Pomona Hall,

Walt Whitman House, Barclay Farm-stead, Camden Shipyard and MaritimeMuseum, Gabreil Daveis Tavern,Collings-Knight House, and, of course,Griffith Morgan House and Burrough-Dover House are just a few of the his-toric places you can visit and enjoyduring Camden County History Week’sspecial weekend!Don’t forget: both Burrough-Dover

House and Griffith Morgan House willalso be open for tours on our traditional“First Sundays” in October on the 7thand in November on the 4th, from 1:00to 4:00 p.m.; admission, parking, andtours are free.Burrough-Dover House is located at

9201 Burrough-Dover Lane, off Had-

donfield Rd., opposite the Wyndam Rd.traffic light. Griffith Morgan House is lo-cated at 243 Griffith Morgan Lane, offRiver Rd. between Delair and Route 73. Visit the Griffith Morgan House and

Pennsauken Historical Society pages, orthe group, “Pennsauken History Forum,”

on Facebook for more details and direc-tions; or call (856) 486-9561 and leave amessage or e-mail [email protected]. Both Burrough-Dover House and Griffith MorganHouse are also open for tours, events, andresearch by prior appointment.

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