Monthly Archives: March 2015
Students Enjoy Learning in Mrs. Hardy’s Class
Mrs. Hardy’s class at Carson Elementary has been diligently working on a grade level initiative of learning the basic multiplication facts. The students are very excited and have shown growth each week. By June, the whole class will become multiplication masters!
The class has also been very busy developing the final drafts of their nonfiction books. The students learned how to utilize mentor texts, their background knowledge, and fact-checking through research to write amazing nonfiction stories. They are working on becoming superb writers!
Phifer Wrestling Wins Pirate Classic
The strong Phifer Middle School wrestling team recently won its fifth Pirate Classic wrestling tournament, beating the second place team, Collingswood, by over 90 points. The Pennsauken Indians placed a team-record 11 wrestlers in the finals. The young wrestlers’ skills continue to grow and feed the strong Pennsauken High School teams, who are now a well-known force in South Jersey wrestling.
The four champions for Pennsauken were seventh grader Braily Vargas and eighth graders Miguel McEady, David Louie, and Jesus Cruz. Falling just short of being crowned champions and landing in second place at the eight-team tournament were sixth grader Angel Abreu, and seventh graders Jahneil Blue, Stephan “Pudge” Przycowicz, Carlos “Muscle Man” Padua, and Sincere Jones. The eighth graders getting second place at the tourney were Geninson Castro and Gabe “The Model” Myles. Wrestling tough and coming in third was the trio of Duane Britt, Uriel Balon, and Brian Smith.
The team’s head coach, Sean Duff, has been lucky to have a wonderful volunteer staff to help the local kids turn into such a strong force on the mat. Volunteer coaches include PYAA coach Lynn Hunter, who helps every year with try-outs and runs the successful PYAA wrestling program; Tom Locke, a Berlin Police officer volunteering his time; Dave Corson, a middle school history teacher and long-time Pennsauken wrestling coach; and Dennis Sherwood, a conditioning specialist and counselor for the middle school.
The team’s dual meet record is a strong 11 wins and three loses, with another division championship and playoff run to come. The sport of wrestling is one of the toughest sports in the world and involves a long four-month season. The kids on the team work incredibly hard to attain the level of success they have reached. It builds character and the team’s motto of “hard work and dedication” is chanted at the end of every practice.
Let’s hope for another South Jersey Middle School League wrestling championship for the hard working kids of Phifer Middle School.
Honor Students Recognized At Longfellow
Students who made the honor roll program at Longfellow proudly display their certificates that were awarded during a special assembly. Congratulations to these outstanding students!
Hop Down the Bunny Trail At Pennsauken’s Easter Egg Hunt
Pennsauken Township’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, March 28 at the Walt Nicgorski Sports Complex, Powell and Collins avenues.
The event, sponsored by the Pennsauken Youth Action Committee and Kiddie Junction, begins at 10 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to children up to age 9.
There will be three separate egg hunts broken down by age groups.
Each hunt will feature six special golden eggs. A child that collects one of these golden eggs will win a free Easter gift basket donated by Kiddie Junction.
In addition, family members should bring their cameras to take free pictures with the Easter Bunny, who will be in attendance throughout the event.
Children should be at the sports complex no later than 9:45 a.m. Participants should bring a bag, basket, or other container to store their eggs.
The rain date for the event is Saturday, April 4. For more information, call 856-665-1000 x151 or e-mail emartz@twp.pennsauken.nj.us.
Trees Available For Curbside Planting
HURRY – 2015 SPRING TREES ARE COMING!
The Shade Tree Commission is in the process of purchasing trees for residential curbside planting again this spring. We will have a limited supply and disbursement will be made on a first come, first serve basis. If interested, please email Commission President, Michael Carruth at mcbronco2@yahoo.com.*
*It is understood that while the commission will plant the tree, the residents are responsible for water and care. A treegator will be provided; a slow release watering bag designed to efficiently and effectively irrigate a new tree.
Waterlines: Kofoet Retires From Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission
By Michael A. Saraceni, C.O.O., Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission
On December 31, 2014, Bernhard H. Kofoet retired from his position on the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission. Bernie was appointed to his first five-year term effective July 1, 1988. He was re-appointed for five additional and consecutive terms. Bernie invested his time, interest, and energies into learning the water business, upholding the many traditions of the MPWC while assisting with creating new ones throughout his tenure. He served in many different capacities and was an integral and driving presence on the Commission.
A Change In Direction For Local Business Networking
By John Perozzi, Owner, Beacon Auto and Truck Collision and Member of the P.M.A.C. Steering Committee
We all experience stress for many reasons, but some of the hardest types of stress to deal with are those linked to change. Recently, there has been a change in our local business networking landscape.
Friends Of The Library Art Show And Poetry Contest This Spring
Local artists still have time to put the finishing touches on their art projects to meet the deadline for the Friends of the Free Public Library’s Art Show and Sale. Submissions can be dropped off on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Friday, April 17 from 12:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Bobby Ray’s Pennsauken Tavern Offers True “Home Town” Feel
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Bobby Ray Harris grew up in Pennsauken, first at the corner of Washington and Browning and then on Harvey Ave. off of Cove. Life took him across the country and the globe. He became a football coach at Florida State and worked for Dick Vermeil when the Eagles’ legend was head coach of the Saint Louis Rams. Harris also worked for the NFL front office and then ran global operations for a small Manhattan business, visiting five different countries a month for several years. But five years ago, he came home. Harris is the owner of Bobby Ray’s Pennsauken Tavern, a “home town bar” located along Westfield Ave.
