PENNSAUKEN NIGHT All Around AT THE MAY 2, 2013 – 7:05 P.M. TIX : $25 S EC : 145 FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION CALL 856-665-1000 X151 PVOL. 18, N eO.4 n nsa A Publicaution for thek Communiety of Penn sauken April 2013 Contests Let Children Pennsauken Public Schools Host Multicultural Book Fair Nominate Best Man By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Look! or Best Woman in Pennsauken students and their families their Lives came together as a community at Howard Pennsauken children now have a M. Phifer Middle School to celebrate and side chance to put a spotlight on the man or encourage a love of reading. The event, in woman in their lives who they think sponsored by Pennsauken Public Schools, Police: Keep An Eye Out should be named the Best Mom or Best in collaboration with Living Faith Chris - For Copper Theft Dad in Pennsauken. tian Center and the NJ Amistad Commis - See Page 5 Children in grades three, four and five in sion, enabled families to break bread with each other at a free pasta dinner; view Pennsauken’s Eisenmann a Pennsauken public, parochial, or private Educator Of The Year school may submit a letter saying whey they posters showcasing a love for reading that See Page 15 believe their Mom or Dad is the “Best.” were created by Pennsauken students; and The contests are sponsored by the Penn - then browse multicultural children’s books Pinwheels Help To sauken Youth Action Committee and the from publishers Mondo and Scholastic, Prevent Child Abuse deadline for entries is Wednesday, May 1. which were available for purchase at a dis - See Page 28 The first-, second- and third-place win - counted rate. ners will receive recognition and prizes at “I am so excited about this event. And During the Multicultural Book Fair, School Superintendent Marilyn Martinez the Township Committee’s meeting on it is one I really believe that will become a announced the winners of the Love of Reading Art Contest. Elementary and middle Wednesday, May 22, held at 5:30 p.m. in tradition for our Pennsauken Public school students were encouraged to submit a poster on why they love to read . the Township Municipal Building, Route Schools,” says Pennsauken School Super - high levels of learning that interest them. backer who spent a portion of his career 130 and Merchantville Avenue. Plus! intendent Marilyn Martinez. “We are a So tonight is really exciting, because we are playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and is Last year’s winners included Malachi district that focuses on achievement and tying into the human nature of enjoying now a popular sports radio talk show host Calendar pg. 4 Brown, who nominated his mother An - really having all children begin to under - books, food, and art.” on 94 WIP. He spoke about his book, B.I.G. News pg. 8 toinette Larmond, who “might be the only stand that reading is across all subject The event culminated with guest “Don’t Be Clueless,” which he wrote as a perfect person you’d meet in your life - In Town pg. 11 areas. We want them to really engage in speaker Gary Cobb, a former NFL line - continued on page 20 time;” and Samantha Gaskin, who wrote In Schools pg. 13 about her father, Rocco, “the greatest dad Waterlines pg. 18 in the world.” Longtime Pennsauken Employee William Buffington Public Works pg. 19 Judging and Prizes Honored With Room Dedication At Township Building In Books pg. 24 Letters will be judged by a panel on By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor In Sports pg. 29 originality, content and ability to express his community, but to also dedicate the feelings and ideas. Family, friends and former colleagues of public meeting room at the Township Classified pg. 31 William R. Buffington gathered together Building in his honor. How to Enter not only to remember the longtime “Buff made Pennsauken a better town All entries for both contests may be Pennsauken resident who tirelessly served and a better community,” said Penn sauken J N e 0 Mayor Rick Taylor. “For all the positive d , d mailed to Father’s Day or Mother’s Day g l e 3 The family of William R. Buffington, r l t i a 1 things that man did for this town, it’s befit - r t Contest, Pennsauken Municipal Building, a D standing by the plaque commemorat - I s t H o d i ing the dedication of the Township’s ting that a room be named after him.” 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken 08110, o S A n y - P r m P public meeting room in his honor. Attn. Elwood Martz. Letters may also be The dedication ceremony, held on Sun - a r r e t S r e Buffington served as the Township’s e e-mailed to [email protected]. 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A well-groomed property tify the public spaces along Route 130, making sure your grass clippings don’t N spring is that many don’t just focus on that’s free of trash and clutter does won- the major corridor that runs straight spill into the street where they could po- E the insides of their homes, but also take ders for a neighborhood block or a busi- through Pennsauken and serves as the tential find their way into storm drains Mayor Rick Taylor advantage of warmer weather to clean ness complex. main access point to our town from to pollute our waterways. A little effort R up their lawns and their gardens. The On the opposite side, a poorly main- many other communities. We’re begin- really goes a long way and can even While those last few days of March Township does this too. As Pennsauken tained property does more than look ning to see some momentum build be- make a significant impact on the state of brought some unusually cold weather has once again dodged that wintery bad; it can cause potential hazards to our hind this effort, but it can only be truly our local environment. and even a stray flurry or two, spring is “bullet,” our Public Works Department residents. For example, improperly stored successful if property owners and busi- So in closing, let’s do our part to do officially here. And as the temperature has continued to sweep our streets garbage in public areas may result in in- ness people along the highway remain some “spring cleaning” throughout continues to rise, many of our throughout the colder months, and has sect and rodent infestations, trip hazards, committed to maintaining clean parking Pennsauken. It’s a great way to make Pennsauken residents open up their begun fixing potholes and preparing our and even accidental fires. That certainly areas, neat gardens and landscaping, and sure everyone can truly enjoy this won- windows and get to work tidying up and parks and recreational facilities for eager isn’t the kind of imagery that comes to fresh signage. derful time of the year. organizing their homes in the annual tra- children, young people, and adults. mind when you think about spring. That’s true for your neighborhood as dition of “spring cleaning.” It’s a great Our entire Township administration Property maintenance is so important well. By striving to have your home be For advertising practice with some wonderful imagery. encourages our residents, as well as to our town that Township Committee the envy of the block, you can help raise rates & information As the seasons change from winter to our businesses, to continue embracing continues to make it a priority all year the bar for your neighbors and create a spring, it is an opportunity for many to the spirit of “spring cleaning,” doing round.