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SUMMER PROGRAMS All Around Pennsauken Township YOUTH AND ADULT SUMMER PROGRAMS See Page 7 Call (856) 665-1000 Ext. 151 for information PennsaukenVOL.17, NO.7 A Publication for the Community of Pennsauken July 2012 Marco’s Comes Pennsauken High School Celebrates Class of 2012 To Pennsauken By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist Sparkling Mylar balloons, banners of Look! Country Club Jun. 14, 2012. It was an utterly beauti- congratulations, hundreds of stunning ful night. You couldn’t have asked for flower bouquets, and wall to wall smiles By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor more perfect weather. And, you couldn’t said it all. This was graduation day! Starting July 1, a new caterer will be have asked for a happier graduating class This was it, the zenith of twelve years side open for business at The Pennsauken in the entire state of New Jersey. The of education. From those sweet toothless in Country Club, bringing a familiar face energy was more than evident the grins in Kindergarten photos, through back to town. moment you stepped onto the the stylish, fashion looks in their 2012 Amelia Earhart Landed Executive Chef and General Pennsauken High School grounds. yearbook, here they now were in all of in Pennsauken. See Page 6 Manager Dean Marco has been in the Fifty years have gone by since the first Proud members of Pennsauken High their graduation glory. hospitality industry for 25 years. His PHS graduation, and the students from School's Class of 2012, during their They made it. This was their night! catering business was featured in 2010 the Class of 2012 were well aware of the commencement ceremonies, held And the pride, joy, and hope within New Book Offers by TLC’s “Four Weddings” television history of those who came before them, on June 14. those stadium walls were quite a beauti- Getaway Ideas. program, winning first place for wedding of their own personal legacy, and of the the Pennsauken High School Stadium ful thing to behold. See Page 17 reception cuisine and overall reception promise they were leaving to those who seats long before 5:30 p.m. By starting Equally proud was Pennsauken School experience. Prior to that, Macro spent a would follow in their footsteps. time, every seat was taken and it was Superintendent Marilyn Martinez, who The Mystery Munchers decade in Pennsauken, serving as execu- Although the official ceremony was to standing room only for an additional two greeted each and every student as they Visit Bobby Ray’s. tive chef and general manager for take place at 6:30 that evening, parents, hundred guests. But no one seemed to started their walk toward the field. “I’m so See Page 27 Shannon’s On the Green, the caterer grandparents, friends, and family filled mind if they were seated or standing. continued on page 23 and restaurant based at the Pennsauken Country Club in the early 90’s. Marco sees his return to Pennsauken as some- 2012 Best Mom and Dad Essay Contest Winners Named what of a homecoming. By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor “The timing was perfect to come A “kid-friendly” mom and a very cre- five in a Pennsauken public, parochial, or Malachi Brown wrote about his moth- Plus! back,” explains Marco. “We’re very ded- ative dad were named the 2012 Best private school to submit a letter saying er, Antoinette Larmond, a woman who Mayor’s Corner pg. 3 icated to continue the great legacy of Mom and Dad in Pennsauken. why they believe their Mom or Dad is is “like a kid in an adult body.” This B.I.G. News pg. 4 The Pennsauken Country Club.” Sponsored by the Pennsauken Youth the “Best.” Letters were judged by a unique characteristic enables Larmond In Schools pg. 8 Marco’s at The Pennsauken Country Action Committee, the essay contest panel on originality, content and ability to understand the problems of her chil- Calendar pg.18 Club serves lunch and dinner, offering enables children in grades three, four and to express feelings and ideas. continued on page 21 an upscale menu that appeals to both Public Works pg.19 golfers and walk-in guests. Known for its In Books pg.24 weekly specials, diners can look forward Classified pg.25 to all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab, and Waterlines pg.26 steakhouse weekends, featuring French onion soup, clams casino and a variety In Sports pg.30 of steak cuts. Plans are currently in the works to renovate the Country Club’s banquet facilities, installing new carpet, a new dance floor and incorporating full- length tables for receptions and similar Malachi Brown nominated his mother Antoinette Larmond Samantha Gaskin wrote about her father, Rocco, “the events. The goal: to continue to make PAID memorable experiences. for the Best Mom in Pennsauken Essay Contest and won greatest dad in the world.” Her essay entry won first place first place. Brown wrote that his mom “might be the only for the Best Dad in Pennsauken Essay Contest. PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Permit #1137 Permit continued on page 21 perfect person you’d meet in your lifetime.” Bellmawr NJ 08031 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUMS • HOMEOWNERS • COMMERCIAL ED RAMMING INSURANCE AGENCY INC. 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In fact, our solutions. I truly believe that if we work O give you my and we continue to see additional opportunities that may arise. This Country Club has increased its member- together in a positive and informative R overview of adjustments from both the state and approach, along with our understand- ship by 20 percent over last year. way, Pennsauken Township will contin- the Township’s property ratable losses that our town ing that change is inevitable and that Finally, at the time of this writing, ue to thrive. N current status, will be responsible for. Pennsauken must continue to adapt to Pennsauken is at the threshold of final- E on what we’ve During this period, Pennsauken’s this new economic environment, has izing substantial development projects PENNSAUKEN JULY Mayor John Kneib been able to Township Committee and our helped bring $50 million worth of busi- that will have a tremendous impact for PUBLIC MEETINGS R recently accomplish in Penn - Administration have reacted in a very ness investments into our town within the Township. This positive approach to Township Committee: sauken, and our direction moving for- fiscally responsible way, streamlining the last two years, creating numerous change has allowed the Township to Agenda/Conference 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 ward. To do this, we need to understand Township personnel, renegotiating employment opportunities for our resi- maintain its financial credibility, which is Regular Business 5:30 p.m. what has transpired over the past four both our union and municipal con- dents. In addition, we continue to part- reflected not only by our high bond Wednesday, July 25 years from an economic standpoint. tracts, utilizing shared service opportu- ner with Camden County’s Depart - rating, but also by the significant Zoning Board of Adjustment The market crashes of 2008 and 2009 nities, and successfully applying for a ment of Economic Development, as increase in new business development 7 p.m. Zoning have had a significant impact on each variety of grants. We continue to main- well as our own B.I.G. Council, in order coming to Pennsauken. We are attracting Wednesday, July 11 and July 18 one of us personally and throughout tain our focus on our primary responsi- to help make Pennsauken as business- additional interest from businesses out- Planning Board: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 the Township as a whole. During this bility: to provide our fellow residents friendly as possible. side of our borders that want to move to and Tuesday, July 24 time, Pennsauken faced funding cuts with the highest levels of services and We have also successfully upgraded our town and be successful here. All meetings are held at the from the state, ratable losses on proper- public safety possible. the Pennsauken Country Club, utilizing a Going forward, we recognize that the Pennsauken Municipal Building ty values and a mandated increase of We also recognize that the Township grant from the Department of economic environment is still far from 5605 Crescent Blvd. (At the corner of Route 130 our contributions to the state’s pension must be doubly aggressive in our pur- Environmental Protection that has made secure, and that we will be facing new and Merchantville Avenue) fund. 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