All Around Happy Thanksgiving! PennsaukenVOL.17, NO.11 A Publication for the Community of Pennsauken November 2012 Pennsauken Remembers Pennsauken Events Kick-Off Holidays, Season Of Giving Innovative Educator By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Look! Howard M. Phifer Pennsauken Township has a long By Frank Sinatra, AAP standing tradition of truly embracing the Editor and Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist holiday season. Not only are the holidays perfect opportunities for residents to side come together as a community, but they in also help to remind individuals about the importance of giving back to those less Local Offerings fortunate. From annual parades to angel For Thanksgiving See Page 5 trees, Pennsauken residents are sure to find something that helps to get them into the holiday spirit. Saint Stephen’s Celebrates 50 Years Kicking Off The Season See Page 18 With A Parade Pennsauken will usher Santa Claus into town at this year’s Holiday Parade. The parade will be on Saturday, Nov. 24. Kick off is 1 p.m. Pennsauken’s Holiday Parade will Solutions to kick off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24. great event year after year,” says Tim encouraged to participate in the parade. Stormwater Pollution Filled with fire engines, holiday-themed Ellis, B.I.G. Council chairperson. “The No contribution is too small and will go a See Page 23 floats and musical entertainment, the parade is a wonderful way for everyone long way to bringing joy and hope to Howard M. Phifer, 89, innovative educator parade is a favorite of young children. It in our community to get together; it’s also Pennsauken families during this festive and longtime superintendent of Pennsauken runs along Westfield Ave., beginning at a great showcase for the diverse business- season. public schools, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16 of natural causes. the Pennsauken Community Recreation es that reside along Westfield Ave.” Immediately after his appearance in Facility and ending at 44th St. Opportunities remain to help make the parade, Santa Claus will be taking Dedication. Integrity. Com passion. As in years past, the Business, the 32nd holiday parade one to remem- free pictures with children of all ages at Plus! These are all words that have been used Industry, and Government Council of ber. Financial and in kind donations the 45th Street Pub, 2545 45th St., Calendar pg. 2 to describe Howard M. Phifer, an edu- Pennsauken Township is lending finan- from area businesses are still being Pennsauken. B.I.G. News pg. 4 cator who put his stamp on Pennsauken cial support to the parade. accepted. For more information, contact In Schools pg. 8 schools, making improvements that “We’re truly excited to be part of this In addition, community groups are continued on page 29 changed the face of the town’s educa- In Town pg.11 tional system. But these words merely Pennsauken Business Council Recognized During Tri-County Summit Public Works pg.19 scratch the surface of a man who deeply In Books pg.24 By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor loved Pennsauken and cared so much Classified pg.25 about the young minds who attended Pennsauken Township and The Waterlines pg.26 school here. With his passing at age 89 Business, Industry, and Government on Oct. 16, the entire Pennsauken com- Council were recently recognized for In Sports pg.30 munity, from those who knew and loved their work in furthering economic devel- him well, to the countless children who opment in the region. benefited from his innovative approach The Camden County Board of to education, deeply mourns his passing. Freeholders presented the Municipal and “The two men I learned the most Business Partnership Award to the from, I lost six months apart: my father Township and B.I.G. Council during the Pennsauken Township and the B.I.G. Council received the Municipal and and Howard Phifer,” says Pennsauken 7th annual Tri-County Economic PAID Deputy Mayor Rick Taylor, who Business Partnership Award from Camden County at the 7th annual Tri-County Development Summit, held on Sept. 28 at Economic Development Summit, held on Sept. 28 at the Westin Hotel and PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Permit #1137 Permit continued on page 21 Conference Center in Mt. Laurel. continued on page 4 Bellmawr NJ 08031 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUMS • HOMEOWNERS • COMMERCIAL ED RAMMING INSURANCE AGENCY INC. Serving Pennsauken for Over 50 Years • Notary Service ECRWSS 4502 Westfield Ave., Pennsauken • 856-663-5538 Farmers Mutual NJ Pennsauken, Insurance Co. www.edrammingins.com of Salem County CUSTOMER POSTAL Page 2 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN November 2012 NOVEMBERCALENDAR Pasta Dinner Fall Festival at GraceChurchMerchantville.org. For Park Ave., Pennsauken. Doors open at located on Griffith Morgan Lane off Mary Queen of All Saints, 4824 Grace Church, 7 East Maple Ave., more information, contact Ed Roberts 12:30 p.m. The donation is $5 for a sheet River Road between Delair and Route Camden Ave., Pennsauken, will host a Merchantville, is holding its annual Fall at 662-2352. of 25 tickets and a door prize ticket. 73, is hosting a Harvest Celebration on deluxe pasta dinner on Saturday, Nov. 3 Festival, Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. Dessert buffet is included. Extra tickets Saturday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Msgr. Kavanaugh Hall from 5:30 to to 3 p.m. Items include Christmas gifts, Basket Auction are available for $2 per sheet. For more The event features cooking on the open 7:30 p.m. Featuring pasta, meatballs, clothes, toys, and autographed sports Athene Chapter #201, O.E.S. of New information, call Eva at 856-662-2118. hearth, music, and rural and colonial salad, bread and beverages. Tickets are memorabilia. A deli and bakery will be Jersey is hosting a basket auction and crafts practiced to ready the home for $12 for adults, $5 for children under 12. on site, as well as a face painter for dessert buffet on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Harvest Celebration the coming winter. Delicious baked For more information call 856-662-2721. entertainment. Items can be previewed the Merchantville Masonic Lodge, 6926 The historic Griffith Morgan House, goods will be available for purchase to fill out the holiday table and the lore of the season may be learned as visitors tour the historic house and the museum of local history. Admission and parking TOPCASH THE TOPPRICES are free. 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ANTIQUES PHS Class of ’82 Reunion Pennsauken High School graduating class of 1982 will be holding its class FOR OPEN reunion at the Riverton Country Club, 1416 Highland Ave., Cinnaminson, on 7 DAYS Friday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. Cost is $70 and GOLD includes cocktails, open bar for beer and wine, ors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing. ALL UNWANTED Silver US Coins Bring Us Checks should be sent to Tina Quaranta, JEWELRY 1964 & Before Your Best PO Box 752, Williamstown, NJ 08094. Even Broken For more information, contact Diana Price... Meyer at [email protected]. Comedy Night We’ll A dog-gone funny night of comedy will be held at Colleen’s at the Savoy, Beat it!!! Rt. 73, Pennsauken, on Saturday, December 1 at 7 p.m. Featuring a din- ner buffet, raffles, bucket auction, door prizes, DJ and dancing. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Benefits the Almost Home Animal Shelter in 856-356-2887 Cell 856-266-4171 Pennsauken. For more information, call 856-663-3058. With this ad receive an additional $10 on $100 Sales For advertising rates & information WE BUY ONE PIECE OR ENTIRE ESTATES call 662-5100 November 2012 ALL AROUND PENNSAUKEN Page 3 MAYOR’S Pennsauken Has Much To Be Thankful For people of Plymouth had left Europe to work and sacrifice. We can live and wor- continues to grow, and I truly believe we have received. Our Township truly C not only avoid persecution from prac- ship as we please, and freely pursue our town has a little something for has much to give thanks for, and we O ticing their beliefs, but to also try and happiness for ourselves and our fami- everyone. It’s really not difficult to look look forward to celebrating our bounty R spread their faith to new communities. lies. And while we, as individuals and a at the Pilgrims of 1621 and see how with family and friends. Their journey in pursuit of religious local community, still face many chal- truly far we have come. In closing, on behalf of myself and the N freedom took them an ocean’s length lenges in our daily lives, we still have I encourage all of our Pennsauken entire Township Committee, I wish you E away from home to a land filled with much to be thankful for.