I was reading the Philadelphia Daily News obituaries when I saw that a classmate of mine from All Saints Elementary School in Bridesburg had died.
I remember Albert Carlson as a very nice kid---at least he was to me.
I also remember his situation being the saddest I had encountered up to that point in my life...I seem to remember one of his parents dying (his mother or father I can't remember) and then about a week later, the other one dying.
Imagine being left in that situation---how horrible.
Of course, my memory could be wrong, because I can swear the same tragedy befell another student in a grade behind me. I forget his name, but he was a nice guy also. I think we called him Sarge.
I see from his Obituary that Albert had two daughters, and also some grandchildren.
I haven't seen him since our 8th graduation.
I hope Albert had a great life, and that both parents were there to lead him to the pearly gates of heaven.
Rest in Peace.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Cinnaminson Five Guys to open soon
Five Guys in Cinnaminson looks like it's nearly ready to open.
It's located right next to the Hair Cuttery.
Sign says 'Opening Soon'
It's located right next to the Hair Cuttery.
Sign says 'Opening Soon'
Jimmy Walsh Update
As those of you who follow my blog know, a St. Charles Borromeo 8th grader, Jimmy Walsh, was seriously injured on June 12th.
You can read about Jimmy's injuries, his road to recovery, and post a get well message, via this link which was published in the St. Charles Church Sunday Bulletin 2 weeks ago
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/jimmywalsh
You can read about Jimmy's injuries, his road to recovery, and post a get well message, via this link which was published in the St. Charles Church Sunday Bulletin 2 weeks ago
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/jimmywalsh
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Letters to the Editor---Aggressive Driving
Saw this one on Sunday, June 21st in the Burlington County Times and was much amused. It's written by Noni Bookbinder Bell of Shamong.
I am constantly tailgated on Branch Pike in Cinnaminson while doing the 35 MPH posted speed limit as I head towards Moorestown. There's a good reason for that speed limit. It's a residential area, there's one school (St. Charles) on the road, and another one (Cinnaminson Middle School) just to the right.
By the way, what do you do if you are tailgated by a police car? Several months ago my wife and I were tailgated by a police car on Church Road headed towards Route 38. It's a 25MPH zone, and the police car was about 5 feet from our bumper. What's a person to do?
At any rate, here's Nono's letter.
Aggressive driving comes back to haunt
While driving down Bear Head-McKendimaen Road in Medford (as usual doing the speed limt), the driver of a big SUV began aggressively tailgating my tiny car. I double-checked that I was not driving under the 30-mph speed limit.
Just minutes before, on another Medford Road, another SUV had been riding my tail as I tooled along at the speed limit. I wondered, as I drive, "Why am I obligated to speed and why do I have to endure these antagonistic morons putting my life and others' in danger?" At this time of year, deer, small animals and --- oh yes --- children can run out suddenly into local residential streets and roads.
Obviously, it's important to be on guard for them, not to mention (for) distracted and careless drivers. I would think that's why lower speed limits are imposed on such roads.
After a minute or two of impatiently riding my tail (close enough to see the whites of his eyes) the driver sped up and blew past me.
In doing so, he just missed a head-on crash with a fully dressed (motorcycle) coming the other way.
At first, I just gaped at the averted tragedy. Next, I had to smile when I realized this was a motorcycle cop.
After the copy made an expert U-turn, the red and blue lights began to flash. I rounded a curve in the road, still chugging along at 30 mph. There, I observed the young man in the SUV pulled over and reaching for his credentials.
Sorry about the Schadenfreude, but I couldn't help gloating as I saw the office approaching the driver. The driver looked about the same age as the 19-year-old who caused my head-on crash in March.
Most of the days since then, when I am on the road driving the speed limit, I am returning from a medical appointment or a physical therapy session.
There's isn't too much else I can do since I was injured when that kid ran a stop sign on Route 306 on the icy night when all hell broke loose.
This is for the cop who pulled that aggressive driver over yesterday: Thanks.
I'm glad he didn't plow into you as he was whipping past me in annoyance.
Perhaps next time, that young driver may think twice before he lets his impatience and arrogance take over the wheel.
Noni Bookbinder Bell
Shamong
I am constantly tailgated on Branch Pike in Cinnaminson while doing the 35 MPH posted speed limit as I head towards Moorestown. There's a good reason for that speed limit. It's a residential area, there's one school (St. Charles) on the road, and another one (Cinnaminson Middle School) just to the right.
By the way, what do you do if you are tailgated by a police car? Several months ago my wife and I were tailgated by a police car on Church Road headed towards Route 38. It's a 25MPH zone, and the police car was about 5 feet from our bumper. What's a person to do?
At any rate, here's Nono's letter.
Aggressive driving comes back to haunt
While driving down Bear Head-McKendimaen Road in Medford (as usual doing the speed limt), the driver of a big SUV began aggressively tailgating my tiny car. I double-checked that I was not driving under the 30-mph speed limit.
Just minutes before, on another Medford Road, another SUV had been riding my tail as I tooled along at the speed limit. I wondered, as I drive, "Why am I obligated to speed and why do I have to endure these antagonistic morons putting my life and others' in danger?" At this time of year, deer, small animals and --- oh yes --- children can run out suddenly into local residential streets and roads.
Obviously, it's important to be on guard for them, not to mention (for) distracted and careless drivers. I would think that's why lower speed limits are imposed on such roads.
After a minute or two of impatiently riding my tail (close enough to see the whites of his eyes) the driver sped up and blew past me.
In doing so, he just missed a head-on crash with a fully dressed (motorcycle) coming the other way.
At first, I just gaped at the averted tragedy. Next, I had to smile when I realized this was a motorcycle cop.
After the copy made an expert U-turn, the red and blue lights began to flash. I rounded a curve in the road, still chugging along at 30 mph. There, I observed the young man in the SUV pulled over and reaching for his credentials.
Sorry about the Schadenfreude, but I couldn't help gloating as I saw the office approaching the driver. The driver looked about the same age as the 19-year-old who caused my head-on crash in March.
Most of the days since then, when I am on the road driving the speed limit, I am returning from a medical appointment or a physical therapy session.
There's isn't too much else I can do since I was injured when that kid ran a stop sign on Route 306 on the icy night when all hell broke loose.
This is for the cop who pulled that aggressive driver over yesterday: Thanks.
I'm glad he didn't plow into you as he was whipping past me in annoyance.
Perhaps next time, that young driver may think twice before he lets his impatience and arrogance take over the wheel.
Noni Bookbinder Bell
Shamong
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Cinnaminson Recycling Blue Buckets
It's been a while since I've had anything to say about the Burlington County New Jersey Blue Bucket Recycling plan.
I wrote about its introduction in the Cinnaminson area a few months ago, and everything has been running smoothly until...
Last night, my wife went out to the RecycleBank website
http://www.recyclebank.com
The website is a nice idea---you can accumulate reward points based on the amount of recycling that the recycling people pick up. Since every blue bucket has a unique RFID device (Radio Frequency Identification Device---that's redundant, I know) each household can earn credits. They can be used for gift cards to places like Acme
Strangely, when my wife signed into the website with out account information, the 2 pickups in June weren't showing up. So far, our totals look like this...
Pickup Date Pounds
5/20/2009 67.5 pounds
5/06/2009 55.0 pounds
4/22/2009 72.5 pounds
4/08/2009 75.0 pounds
I called their toll free support number (1-888-727-2978) a few minutes ago, and a very nice woman named Rowena asked for my account number, and the dates of my missing pickups, and told me she would credit me for 2 pickups using the average weight of the 4 pickups she had on record.
Together with a bonus of 40 points for registering with the website, that should give us close to 500 points, which can save us some money at Acme.
If anyone else in the area has noticed a problem with their transactions at Recyclebank.com, give them a call--they're very helpful.
Once again, their toll free number is:
1-888-727-2978
I wrote about its introduction in the Cinnaminson area a few months ago, and everything has been running smoothly until...
Last night, my wife went out to the RecycleBank website
http://www.recyclebank.com
The website is a nice idea---you can accumulate reward points based on the amount of recycling that the recycling people pick up. Since every blue bucket has a unique RFID device (Radio Frequency Identification Device---that's redundant, I know) each household can earn credits. They can be used for gift cards to places like Acme
Strangely, when my wife signed into the website with out account information, the 2 pickups in June weren't showing up. So far, our totals look like this...
Pickup Date Pounds
5/20/2009 67.5 pounds
5/06/2009 55.0 pounds
4/22/2009 72.5 pounds
4/08/2009 75.0 pounds
I called their toll free support number (1-888-727-2978) a few minutes ago, and a very nice woman named Rowena asked for my account number, and the dates of my missing pickups, and told me she would credit me for 2 pickups using the average weight of the 4 pickups she had on record.
Together with a bonus of 40 points for registering with the website, that should give us close to 500 points, which can save us some money at Acme.
If anyone else in the area has noticed a problem with their transactions at Recyclebank.com, give them a call--they're very helpful.
Once again, their toll free number is:
1-888-727-2978
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Route 130 Road Paving in Cinnaminson to Begin In July
Just got this in the Township Newsletter---thank God!
I never got a definitive answer as to whether the area between Andover and New Albany would be re-paved.
CINNAMINSON - As the state Department of Transportation winds down rehabilitation work on Route 130 through several municipalities north of the township, preliminary work to repave the highway here has already begun.
As part of the $3 million project, about two miles of the six-lane highway will be resurfaced between Highland Avenue and New Albany Road, beginning today and continuing to September.
"Resurfacing Route 130 in Cinnaminson will improve safety and preserve the integrity of the roadway," DOT Commissioner Stephen Dilts said.
Shoulder work began last week. A single lane in each direction may be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, according to the DOT.
I never got a definitive answer as to whether the area between Andover and New Albany would be re-paved.
CINNAMINSON - As the state Department of Transportation winds down rehabilitation work on Route 130 through several municipalities north of the township, preliminary work to repave the highway here has already begun.
As part of the $3 million project, about two miles of the six-lane highway will be resurfaced between Highland Avenue and New Albany Road, beginning today and continuing to September.
"Resurfacing Route 130 in Cinnaminson will improve safety and preserve the integrity of the roadway," DOT Commissioner Stephen Dilts said.
Shoulder work began last week. A single lane in each direction may be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, according to the DOT.
St. Charles accident of June 12th update
I had posted an entry last week concerning an accident that occurred on the grounds of St. Charles School in Cinnaminson on Friday, June 12th. I waited until I saw some official word on it before updating.
On Tuesday, June 16th, this information was posted on the BCTNow.com website.
A teenage bicyclist was injured Friday after he was struck by a truck while riding on Branch Pike in Cinnaminson, police said.
According to investigators, the 14-year-old boy was riding near the intersection with Pamona(sic) Road at around 12:30 p.m. when the accident occurred.
The boy sustained serious leg injuries and was flown by helicopter to Cooper University Hospital in Camden for treatment, police said. The boy’s identity was not released and his condition was not available. Police described his injuries as not life-threatening.
The identity of the driver of the vehicle that struck the boy was not released. Police said the driver was not injured.
My note: It's my understanding he was struck by a Carnival truck
And more...
On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 17th, an end of year letter from the Principal of St. Charles, Diane Kinnevy, had this information.
As many of you know one of our 8th graders was hit by a truck on Friday. Jimmy is in Cooper's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. His legs were severely injured. So far he has had two surgeries. He probably will need more.
Jimmy can be reached by email at
jimmywalsh2009@gmail.com
Jimmy missed his scheduled graduation. If he wants one later this summer Fr. PJ and I are more than willing to make sure he gets it. Please keep Jimmy Walsh and his family in your prayers.
Considering the condition of the bike when I drove by the scene that day, I think it's amazing the young man survived. I'm happy to hear that he did, and I will pray for his recovery. I hope anyone reading this does also.
On Tuesday, June 16th, this information was posted on the BCTNow.com website.
A teenage bicyclist was injured Friday after he was struck by a truck while riding on Branch Pike in Cinnaminson, police said.
According to investigators, the 14-year-old boy was riding near the intersection with Pamona(sic) Road at around 12:30 p.m. when the accident occurred.
The boy sustained serious leg injuries and was flown by helicopter to Cooper University Hospital in Camden for treatment, police said. The boy’s identity was not released and his condition was not available. Police described his injuries as not life-threatening.
The identity of the driver of the vehicle that struck the boy was not released. Police said the driver was not injured.
My note: It's my understanding he was struck by a Carnival truck
And more...
On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 17th, an end of year letter from the Principal of St. Charles, Diane Kinnevy, had this information.
As many of you know one of our 8th graders was hit by a truck on Friday. Jimmy is in Cooper's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. His legs were severely injured. So far he has had two surgeries. He probably will need more.
Jimmy can be reached by email at
jimmywalsh2009@gmail.com
Jimmy missed his scheduled graduation. If he wants one later this summer Fr. PJ and I are more than willing to make sure he gets it. Please keep Jimmy Walsh and his family in your prayers.
Considering the condition of the bike when I drove by the scene that day, I think it's amazing the young man survived. I'm happy to hear that he did, and I will pray for his recovery. I hope anyone reading this does also.
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