Monthly Archives: March 2023
American Legion Meetings On March 9
F.W. Grigg Post 68 American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 9, 7:00 p.m., at the Merchantville Community Center, 212 Somerset Ave.
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. With the recent passage of the “Legion Act”, eligibility for membership in the American Legon has been expanded to include those who served honorably during the periods April 6, 1917, to Nov. 11, 1918, and Dec. 7, 1941 to a time later determined by the federal government.
The Post Auxiliary Unit also meets at 7:00 p.m. on the same night and location. Any spouse, whether male or female, of a veteran who is an American Legion member, or the daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, or granddaughter of a veteran are welcome to join.
For more information, contact Bernie Kofoet at (609) 923-4917.
Why I Love Scouting
By J.T. Miller
Editor’s Note: Young Mr. Miller is a Life Scout with Troop 70 and is a Pennsauken resident. He’s working on his Communications Merit Badge and submitted an article for the paper. We’re happy to share his submission.
I started out in kindergarten as a K-Cub (now Lions) and have been in The Boy Scouts (now Scouts B.S.A) for five years. I love being in Scouts; it is so much fun and I have learned so much.
The reason The Boys Scouts are now referred to as Scouts B.S.A is because girls are now part of it. I have met many at outings and they really love it too.
I have made a lot of new friends. We go camping every month. Where we do fun activities like campfires, hiking, cooking, and playing games. We go to summer camp every July.
I have learned a lot of useful things like CPR, first aid, and emergency prep. At our last camping trip, we played first aid baseball and worked on first aid skills. Our next trip is a leaders challenge, where they will have us do cookoffs, fire building challenges and possibly a night hike. They winning team will earn beads for their Patrol, which could let us have a pizza party.
Pennsauken Historical Society Celebrates Welsh Heritage Day
Amser hir, na gweld! This is how the Welsh greet one another, “long time, no see!” For the seventh year, Pennsauken Historical Society will be hosting Welsh Heritage Day at its Griffith Morgan Homestead. This event celebrating the culture and history of Wales will occur on Sunday, March 5, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Pennsauken Teacher Publishes Children’s Book
Lisa D. Swint has been teaching language arts in the Pennsauken School District for 23 years; and after decades of using her original writing to teach literary devices such as alliteration and onomatopoeia, she recently published her first children’s book, “Tucker Took the Train.”
Illustrated by Bill Smith, “Tucker Took the Train” is a fun tongue twisting story of Tucker the turtle, who is taking a very special trip from New York City to South Carolina. This book is a catchy read-aloud that highlights East Coast landmarks and various animal species found throughout the area.
“Tucker Took the Train” is available on Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com. And check out Ldswint.com for more info on Tucker!
