Category Archives: Columns
Pennsauken Historical Society Holds Annual Meeting This Saturday
On Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1:00 p.m., the Pennsauken Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at Griffith Morgan House, welcoming Richard Keiser, Ph.D., a retired instructor from the Community College of Philadelphia, who will offer a presentation on the women’s suffrage movement in the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries, tracing the setbacks as well as the victories that finally assured women the right to vote, only 100 years ago. Dr. Keiser, who holds his degree from Oxford University, will draw lessons from the struggle for social change that are strikingly relevant to this day. The public is welcome and invited to attend this free program, which will follow a very brief election of officers for the year 2020.
Griffith Morgan House is located at 243 Griffith Morgan Lane, off River Rd. between Delair and Rt. 73.
Visit the Griffith Morgan House and Pennsauken Historical Society pages, or the group, “Pennsauken History Forum,” on Facebook for more details and directions; or call (856) 486-9561 and leave a message or e-mail to pennsaukenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Celebrating Harvest, Family And Plants
By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist
Thanksgiving is traditionally about celebrating harvest and family. Harvesting is done, so my attention turns to tropical houseplants. There is always a last minute rush to get plants that have summered outside back inside before first frost. Nightly newscast weather predictions sparks something I refer to as “The Annual Fall Panic.” It’s first initiated when the last heat wave of the season breaks; intensifies when nightly temperatures reach the low 50s; and panic sets in with the first frost warning.
Poisonous Plants And The Ghosts They Leave Behind
By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist
‘Tis the season of ghosts, witches, and other spooky things of lore. However, there are some truly scary things to be wary of when you have children and pets who tend to put everything into their mouths.
Celebrating Camden County History Month And Halloween Fun!
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian
The Camden County History Alliance has declared October to be Camden County History Month, with new and extra-special programming at historic sites all over the county! For our part, Pennsauken Historical Society offers special programs at Griffith Morgan House and Burrough-Dover House three times during October!
A Perfect Time Of Year To “Fall” Into Gardening
By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist
Temperatures are cooling, the mosquito invasion of this summer is finally in decline, and the angle of the sun is lowering as days shorten. If you recently purchased your first home, or are a beginner with gardening, now is the perfect time to try your hand in the garden. Autumn is a good time for planting, transplanting, and pruning your landscape.
Remembering Three Days Of Peace And Love
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
“Well, I came upon a Child of God, he was walkin’ along the road and I asked him, ‘Tell me where are you going?’ This he told me.”
“Woodstock” – Lyrics by Joni Mitchell
And where “he” was going, along with a half a million others, including me, was a place in Bethel, N.Y.; Max Yasgur’s farm to be exact, just about 40 miles south of a name that the whole world would recognize before the three-day “Aquarian Exposition” was over. It was called “Woodstock.”
It’s hard for me to fathom that those three days of peace and love is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month!
Important Information About Contaminated Recycling In Pennsauken
By Joe Scavuzzo, Director, Department of Public Works
Before I get to the main topic of this article, I’d like to welcome Luis Green and Greg Hannah to the Public Works team. Both residents of Pennsauken come to us with landscaping and handyman experience, as well as a lot of energy, adding pieces to the puzzle that is the future of our department. Lou and Greg began back in early June and have blended into our operations so seamlessly, I forgot to mention them in the July and August editions of this article! They are quickly becoming assets to our organization and I look forward to continue working with them.
For those of you who have followed my exciting coverage on recycling the past few months, hold on to your seats! According to a letter from our recycling center, FCR Camden, LLC, any Pennsauken recycling trucks with over 8 percent contamination will be rejected. Contamination is when residents place non-recyclables in the recycling such as pizza boxes, plastic bags, Styrofoam, bubble wrap, frozen food containers, plastic/paper to-go containers, cups, straws or utensils and even hoses or hangers. These items should always go in the trash. Remember: When in doubt, throw it out!
The British Are Coming To Pennsauken… And So Are The Ghost Hunters!
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian
On Sunday, Aug. 4, from noon to 4:00 p.m., Griffith Morgan House off River Rd. will host the 1st New Jersey Volunteers, British loyalists of the American Revolution! Yes, the British are coming… to play games and recreate with guests!
Simple Hacks For A Stress-Free End Of Summer
By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist
Summertime is when the days are long, the living is easy, and the kids are…still home!?! We all have some nostalgia for the summer days of our youth, but summertime as a parent is a little more complicated. Between shifting schedules, busy social calendars, sleepovers, camps and the days when the kids are home and bored, moms and dads have a lot on their plates.
A Message From Public Works Regarding Storm Cleanup
By Joe Scavuzzo, Director of Pennsauken’s Department of Public Works
As a result of Monday’s storm, a significant amount of tree debris was left throughout our town. Our tree crew was out clearing blocked roads from trees where PSE&G wires were not involved.
Today begins the town-wide clean-up process. While the tree crew will handle the large limbs and trunks, the rest of the crews are split into each section of town, similar to when we plow snow. Their goal is to collect large branches that are from the street and lined at the curb. We ask our residents to take advantage of today’s cooler weather and perform some clean-up today due to tomorrow’s normally-scheduled Yard Debris Collection Day throughout town.
