Monthly Archives: May 2019
2019 Polling Places
The New Jersey Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, June 4. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Obituary: John Korinthios
John M. Korinthios, age 80 of Pennsauken, passed away on May 24.
John was the beloved husband of Toula (nee Horiates); devoted father of Michael (Christina) Korinthios and Angeliki (Denny) Kokolis, both of Cherry Hill; loving grandfather of John, Antonio, John, Chris and Cyrena; dear brother of Alexandros “Alekos”, Fragkiskos “Franz,” and Yiakoumina “Mina,” all of Greece. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, sister in laws, and brother in laws.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m., at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 675 Cooperlanding Rd. Cherry Hill, followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Interment is at Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, P.O. Box 781352 Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352 or St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Freeholders And NJDOT Launch First Highway Project Financed With New Infrastructure Bank Funds
Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. was joined today by local officials and representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to announce the beginning of a rehabilitation project on Westfield Ave. (CR610) in Pennsauken. The $2.1 million project was announced in January as the first in New Jersey to receive funding from the newly formed New Jersey Transportation Bank.
Fallen Soldiers Remembered At Local Memorial Day Events
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In observance of Memorial Day, members of the community and local veterans groups will hold ceremonies this month to remember and honor those men and women who lost their lives in service of their country in the Armed Forces. There are several opportunities for members of the local community to recognize all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy each day.
Auditions Held For “Disney’s Frozen Junior” May 14-15
EDITOR’S NOTE: Several slots are still available for this week’s auditions. Contact Duke Martz at (856) 665-1000 x151 for more information.
Auditions for the Pennsauken Youth Action Committee’s performance of “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” will be held on Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Howard M. Phifer Middle School, 8201 Park Ave., Pennsauken. Adapted for children ages 7 to 14, “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” is based on the popular 2018 Broadway musical and brings the memorable characters and songs from the highly popular animated film onstage.
Woman’s Club Book Exchange Held May 11 And 12
The Merchantville Woman’s Club Evening Membership Department will be hosting a Community Book Exchange on Saturday, May 11, from 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., as well as and Sunday, May 12, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. Clean out those attics and bookshelves, and bring any books you have outgrown or grown tired of. Please do not bring text books, user manuals, magazines, or books in very poor condition.
If you wish to donate books, they can be dropped off at the Library between 10:00 a.m. and noon on the 11th. Arrangements can be made to drop off books at another time by contacting Jan at janwh@aol.com or (609) 410-4650.
Everyone is welcome to come in and take a book or a bagful! If you have any questions, please contact Arlene Minkiewicz at Arlene.Minkiewicz@PRICESystems.com.
Lacas Coffee To “Flip The Switch” To Solar
Lacas Coffee, in conjunction with National Energy Partners, present “Flip the Switch” on Tuesday, May 14, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at 7950 National Hwy in Pennsauken. The event will include a happy hour themed picnic to commemorate the launch of Lacas Coffee’s solar energy system, and their commitment to renewable energy.
Building A Rain Garden
By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist
There is an old saying: “April showers bring May flowers.” We’ve had a wet spring, which has brought a bounty of beautiful, fragrant flowers in many colors, sizes, and shapes. But what if there is a low spot on your property, one that turns into a large puddle every time it rains? It won’t take much for that space to become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, or a mud puddle for pets and children. One way to solve the problem is by building a rain garden, a space filled with flowers and shrubs that benefit from periodic flooding.
Pennsauken Residents Honored by Cooper University Health Care
Pennsauken residents Irma Beasley, BSN, RN and Linda Nguyen BSN, RN-BC, were among 22 nurses honored yesterday evening at the 2019 Nursing Excellence Awards hosted by Cooper University Health Care and The Cooper Foundation.
Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance In Identifying Pennsauken Attempted Armed Robbery Suspect
Information Provided By The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Pennsauken Township Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who attempted to commit an armed robbery at the Gulf Gas Station located at 1200 N. Route 73, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 on January 19, 2019 at approximately 8:54 p.m.
