Monthly Archives: March 2015
New Book On Cooper River Overflows With History
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian
A flowing river with its tributaries, turns, widenings, narrowings, its pools and its occasional shallows and rapids, is a frequent and apt metaphor for history. A new volume in the popular “Images of America” series of local historical books, “Along the Cooper River: Camden to Haddonfield,” carries us on the currents of our local past, from the Lenni Lenape, to events as recent as last year. It is a voyage worth taking with authors Robert A. Shinn and Kevin Cook.
Pennsauken Launches Bike Share Program In April
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Beginning the first of April, Pennsauken Township and the Pennsauken Environmental Commission will launch its new bike share program, giving Pennsauken residents, age 18 or older, access to a convenient, healthy, and affordable transportation option.
Walsh To Be Inducted Into CCHS Hall Of Fame
Pennsauken native Kevin Walsh is one of 13 individual inductees into of the Camden Catholic High School Hall of Fame. Walsh will be installed into the Emerald Hall of Fame for Academics and Arts during a special event on Saturday, April 25.
ABC’s Of Learning Child Care Center Opens In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
A new day care has opened up along Haddonfield Rd. that has aspirations to be more than just a 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. facility. Pennsauken Mayor Rick Taylor recently cut the ribbon to officially open the ABC’s of Learning Child Care Center, located on the property of The Rising Community Fellowship and Outreach Center at 3465 Haddonfield Rd. The business rents out significant space from the church and has a capacity to care for over 50 children.
American Legion Post Offers Camaraderie, Support
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
When John Brouse came back home from serving in the Persian Gulf, he struggled to deal with post traumatic stress disorder. By his own admission, it prevented him from attending social events. But an invitation to attend a party hosted by American Legion Post 68 from Jeff Brown, a local veteran and owner of Stephenson Brown Funeral Home, and some gentle prodding from his wife, changed his life for the better.
Local Athletes To Represent US At World Championships
Members of MacKenzie’s Martial Arts, a popular local Karate school with a location in Pennsauken, will represent the United States at the TaeKwon-Do World Championships in London, England, held July 10– 12. Hosted by the Unified International TaeKwon-Do Federation, the competition will host the best competitors from around the globe.
Woman’s Club Of Merchantville Sponsors Spelling Bee
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville sponsored the 26th annual spelling bee for fourth and fifth graders from the Merchantville, Maple Shade, and Pennsauken school systems. Forty contestants, selected by their schools, competed for a spot in the regional bee. The three winners from this regional bee went on to participate in the state-wide bee, which was held at the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Club’s headquarters in New Brunswick.
Pennsauken Environmental Commission Seeks New Members
The Pennsauken Environmental Commission is currently seeking two new members to fill open volunteer positions. The Environmental Commission was established for the protection, development or use of natural resources, and conducts research into the use of open land located throughout Pennsauken Township.
Annual Irish Nite Fundraiser Held On March 7
Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish is hosting its annual Irish Nite fundraiser on Saturday, Mar. 7 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Msgr. Kavanagh Hall, 48th St. and Camden Ave., Pennsauken. The event features an evening of great food and fun. Irish music provided by Balliná; beer and set-ups are provided.
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tables of 10 or more can be reserved. Proceeds go directly to support the parish’s annual expenses.
For more information, or to order tickets, call (856) 662-2721.
Public Works Department Gearing Up For Spring
As we look forward to the sunny days and warmer weather of spring, Old Man Winter leaves us a few reminders of his stay here in Pennsauken.
