Category Archives: Community
Pennsauken Police Participate In Unity Tour
Sgt. Phil Olivo and Lt. John Nettleton of the Pennsauken Police Department.
On May 10, Lt. John Nettleton and Sgt. Phil Olivo rode their bicycles in Chapter 2 of the Police Unity Tour for Team Pennsauken, in remembrance of fallen Pennsauken Township Police Officers Ptl. William F. Brey, Ptl. Richard F. Dawson, and Ptl. George T. Bowman. Nettleton and Olivo departed from Galloway Township on May 10 and arrived at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. on May 12. The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum, located in Washington, D.C.
Pennsauken Police Stress Vehicle, Pedestrian Safety
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
At the end of March, the Pennsauken community mourned the loss of high school student Quason Turner, who was tragically killed as he crossed Rt. 130. A few days later, Norman Schultz of Philadelphia was killed crossing Rt. 70 by McClellan Ave.
In the last 39 months, there have been 11 traffic-related fatalities in Pennsauken. Nine of them have been pedestrians, with most occurring on major highways. The Pennsauken Police Department shares the sentiment of the Pennsauken community that it’s 11 too many.
Pennsauken Police Respond To Luring Attempts
Information Provided By The Pennsauken Township Police Department
The Pennsauken Township Police Department has been notified of a number of luring attempts within the past month. Each incident was investigated to the fullest extent. At this time none of the reported incidents were able to be substantiated. Extra patrols have been added to the areas. The safety of our residents is of the utmost importance.
Parents and guardians are asked to read the provided information and to review these following safety tips with your children.
Food Bank Of South Jersey Seeks Additional Sites For Summer Feeding Program
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ), the Pennsauken-based non-profit that is the area’s largest emergency-food provider, is looking to build on the success of its Summer Feeding Program (SFP) through significant expansion of the number of feeding sites it supports.
Pennsauken Lions Club Pancake Breakfast A Success
The Pennsauken Lions Club would like to thank everyone who came out to their annual pancake breakfast, Sunday, April 10. It was a wonderful success that is only made possible through the support of the local community.
Pennsauken Youth Action Committee Theatre To Hold Auditions For Summer Production
Auditions for the Pennsauken Youth Action Committee’s performance of “Elf The Musical Jr.” will be held on Tuesday, May 17 and Thursday, May 19 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Howard M. Phifer Middle School, 8201 Park Ave., Pennsauken. Adapted for children ages 7 to 14, “Elf The Musical Jr.” is based on the popular motion picture featuring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel.
Friends Of The Library In May: Mother’s Day, Museums, And Movies
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
May has a lot more in store than the usual spring flowers we all look forward to. By now, the poems have been submitted for our annual poetry contest and judges are busy reading each one to decide the winners. Keep an eye out for a congratulatory letter if you’re one of the lucky ones, then make sure you’re free June 1 at 7:00 p.m. for our awards ceremony honoring all our winners. Good luck!
Just in time for gift giving, we’re holding another of our famous Friends’ cookie sales on Saturday, May 7 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. or until the cookies run out. This is the day before Mother’s Day. What better gift than homemade cookies for that very important person? We plan on having a large selection to choose from, but be safe and get there early to make sure you have your pick. Once you’ve satisfied your sweet tooth – or your gift-giving responsibilities – check out the book exchange taking place that day in the Library, sponsored by the Merchantville Woman’s Club. Bring some books you’ve already read, and take home some you haven’t. Books and cookies: perfect together.
Woman’s Club Holds Second Annual Book Exchange
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville’s Evening Membership Division will host the second annual book exchange on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. The exchange will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and run through 5:00 p.m. on Sunday or until the books run out.
Bring in your gently used books to share with the community, then take home books you have yet to read. Hardcover and paperback books for adults or children, in decent condition, will be accepted. Please do not bring magazines or text books. Any books left over at the end of the exchange will be donated to an appropriate charitable organization.
Obituaries: Longtime Residents, Golf Lover
William S. Wiedman, Jr., seen here with his wife, Marian, passed away on April 17 at the age of 91.
William S. Wiedman, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2016. William was a loving husband to Marian Wiedman (nee Clawell) for 70 years; dear father to Carol Chumbley (John) and the late Joyce Ann Kay (Robert); beloved grandfather to William Finnegan III of Pennsauken, Tracy (Edward) Dobleman of Winslow Township, Robert (Catherine) Finnegan of Washington Township, Michelle (Rob) Gould III of Clarksboro, and Thomas (Courtney) Kay of Easton, Pa; great grandfather to Brent and Landon Dobleman, Brianna, Brian, Colin and Darby Finnegan, Payton and Austin Gould and Chloe and Joy Kay; and brother to the late Gertrude Scott.
Bladder Cancer Walk Held At Cooper River Park On May 7
AMP UP! Move to End Bladder Cancer is a movement happening across the country during the month May, which is National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. Locally, AMP UP! Pennsauken is hosting a Bladder Cancer Walk on Saturday, May 7 at Cooper River Park. The walk is dedicated to Robert Collins, Sr., who lost his battle with bladder cancer in 2007, as well as to others who have passed away from or have been diagnosed with this disease.
