Pitman girls beat Woodstown at Alcyon Park 2-1

Posted by Jeff Mazzola on Apr 23, 2013 in Sports | 0 comments

Danielle Williams runs down a fly ball to keep the Panthers in the lead.

Meghan Brown charges from third to field the bunt attempt and throw the Wolverine runner out.

Pitman sophmore Julie Gillespie got the win for the Panthers

Memorial School third period honor roll

Posted by Jeff Mazzola on Apr 23, 2013 in Schools | 0 comments

Fourth Grade:

Gabrielle Conover, Olivia Van Mater, Tabitha Versak-Kennedy, Ryan Zheng, Elena Clark, Alyson Dean, Christopher Engstrom, Jake Ewe, Megan Leach, Jacob Lyko, Jimi Miles, Julie Tozour

Fifth Grade:

Angela Bevilacqua, Dalton Gipe, Yasmin Smith, Wyatt Anderson Alison Bish, Nate Conley Abby Donahue, Gia Falciani, Michael Franchi, Jason Gaunt, Sam Grossman Russell Johnson, Warren Johnson, Patrick McKenna, Elijah Perrazelli, Sebastien Reed, Chris Scherer, Darby Steely, Dan Tapken, Ashley Thompson, Declan Worley

Pitman Manor Healthcare Activities Department puts on a pizza party for residents

Posted by Jeff Mazzola on Apr 22, 2013 in Community | 0 comments

Provided by Alice M. Coghill

What better way to celebrate the dreary end of winter and warm weather and beautiful flowers than to organize on a pizza party?  That is exactly what the Activities Department recently did for many of Pitman Manor’s Healthcare residents.

“Our residents don’t get an opportunity to have pizza very often so this was a special treat for them.  They got to enjoy one of their favorite foods as well as each other’s company.  On the morning of the pizza party we  learned that students from the PRISM School of Nursing would be doing their clinicals at the Manor that day and decided to invite them to join in the fun as well,” said Carrol Stella, Pitman Manor’s Director of Activities.

Here students from the PRISM School of Nursing take time to pose for photos with Pitman Manor residents during the recent Healthcare Residence pizza party.

Third Annual “Pitman’s Got Talent”

Posted by Jeff Mazzola on Apr 22, 2013 in Entertainment, Recent News, Schools | 0 comments

Join us  this Thursday April 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Pitman High School auditorium for the third annual “Pitman’s Got Talent” to raise money for the PHS Drama Program.
Come check out Pitman’s talented musicians,artists, singers, dancers and rappers! Tickets are only $5.00 at the door!

Fire Officer awarded the “Chief Fire Officer” designation by the Center for Public Safety Excellence

Posted by Jeff Mazzola on Apr 21, 2013 in Community, Recent News | 0 comments

Ryan Pierson has been awarded the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met on March 5, 2013 to officially confer the designation upon Chief Pierson. He is one of less than only 900 CFO’s worldwide and one of twelve CFO’s in New Jersey.
The Commission awards the CFO designation only after an individual meets the organization’s stringent criteria. The process includes an assessment of the applicant’s education, experience, professional development, technical competencies, contributions to the profession, and community involvement. In addition, all applicants are required to identify a future professional development plan. The CFO program uses a comprehensive peer review model to evaluate candidates seeking this credential.
Currently he manages the Fire Prevention Bureau for the Borough of Pitman. In this position he oversees inspections, housing code compliance, fire investigations, and public education programs. He has served with the Highland Chemical Engine Company in Pitman for 16 years and held the positions of Assistant Fire Chief and Municipal Fire Chief.
Chief Pierson has a rich knowledge of the emergency services profession and has far surpassed critical core competencies for personnel serving in senior fire officer positions. Chief Pierson is the first member of the Pitman Fire Department to earn this distinguished designation.
The Commission on Professional Credentialing, an entity of the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc., (CPSE) administers the CFO Designation Program. The CPC consists of individuals from academia, federal and local government, and the fire and emergency medical services profession.

Lake Kandle “Lake Sharks” swim team

Posted by The Pitman Today on Apr 19, 2013 in Leisure, Recent News, Sports | 0 comments

Provided by Jace Kandle

Swim Team: ages 5-18

We’re excited to announce that the charter season for our Swim Team begins April 27th with registration. Might your family be the historical first family to sign up?
Regardless, history will be made all season long, as nearly every race at home will likely feature a new record set or a new record broken by one of our Lake Sharks. Your child could be a record holder!

REGISTRATION @ the Office
April 27th- June 9th
On April 27th from 9am-1pm, coaches will be on hand to meet and greet team members and answer additional questions about the team.
We will have sample suits to try on so that you know your size for ordering. Suits will be ordered from our team store on our team unify site.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email invite to our page where you can place orders for team suit and other Lake Shark spirit wear.
All team members that sign up on April 27th will receive a pair of Lake Shark shades.

Registration Fee:
$80 for first dependent
$60 for 2nd dependent
$40 for each additional dependent

Provided:
Swim Cap
Tee Shirt

Things to purchase: Available online at our Team Store
Goggles
Suit ($45 girls, $30 boys)
Suits are designed to last two years. You may want to purchase a practice suit as well to get more life out of the team suit.
Additional Lake Shark Gear for the rest of the family (optional)

$20 FUNctions Fee
Registration fee does not cover the costs necessary to fund the team’s expenses. In order to offset these costs, we will need volunteers to bake and run concessions at meets.
Summer swimming is a family oriented activity that requires family participation. To encourage team unity, we will host fun team events for the whole family.
FUNctions:
Fri. June 7th Water Ice Social 6:30PM-8:30PM
Mon. July 1st Pictures (swimmers only during practice)
Thurs. July 18th Lake Shark Prom 7pm-9pm
Thurs. July 25th Pizza Party/ Award Ceremony 6pm-9pm

FUNctions fee is refunded if volunteering for 2 event jobs (meet or FUNction) or if family member becomes certified official.

Volunteer Job Examples:
At Meet:
Timer: 3 needed per lane (18 per home meet)
Ribbon writers: 2 (write winner’s names on ribbons)
Runner: Collects  cards from timers and delivers to scorer.
Concession workers: 4
Bakers: 20 (bring baked goods to meet for sale)
Staging Area Helpers: 2 (Keep swimmers organized before each race)
Card Distributers: 2 gives cards to swimmers before each race)

FUNction Job:
Decorators: 4 (prepare/ decorate pavilion for Prom and Award Banquet)

Practice Schedule
May 28th- June 21st (Afternoons while School is in session)
3:15PM-4:30PM , Ages 11-18
4:30PM-5:30PM, Ages 8-10
5:30PM-6PM, Ages 7 and Under (2 groups*, 3x a week)
6PM-7PM All Ages ( Make up practice if group time missed)

June 24th-July 28th (Mornings Summer)
8am-9:30am, Ages 11-18
9:30am-10:30am. Ages 8-10
10:30am-11am. Ages 7 and under.  (2 groups*, 3x a week)
* Ages 7 and under will be divided into 2 separate groups. Each group practices 3x a week. Both groups practice on Friday together.

Additional Training:
Coaches will be available during the summer from 11am-12pm to hold private lessons. If you feel your child would benefit from having a 1 on 1 session with one of the coaches, these are the rates per half hour session.

Assistant coach private session:
$30 per half hour session

Head Coach private session:
$40 per half hour session

COACHES:
HEAD COACH: STEVE SKINNER
Coach Skinner started working at Lake Kandle in the summer of 2000 and
served 12 seasons as our manager. He understands our commitment to our
members and that everything we do here is about providing a fun,
family oriented atmosphere.

Steve Skinner is also a very experienced and talented coach. For the
last 12 years, he has been head coach of Clearview Regional High
School’s Swim Team. During that span, Clearview has grown into one of
South Jersey’s top teams, making the playoffs 12 years in a row. Under
his tutelage, his swimmers have broken the majority of school records
and two of his swimmers have become state champions.
Assistant Head Coaches:
Kristy Hill
Kelly Gallagher

Intern Coaches:
Marissa Moskalow
Jessica Shannon
Attendance:
All absences are excused if accompanied by a note from the parent. Summer is about fun, and we understand that families have other obligations and take vacations. If you are away on vacation for the week, but will be able to make the meet, make sure you inform Coach Skinner after Friday’s practice that your child will be able to swim.
If something comes up before the meet and you are unable to attend, please get ahold of Coach Skinner immediately, so that he can adjust his swim meet roster. There would be nothing worse than to tell 3 other kids that they can’t swim in the relay because your child was a no-show.

Schedule: (subject to change)

Sat. June 15th: BYE (time trails or scrimmage)
Sat. June 22nd: AWAY @ Hammonton (morning)
Sat. June 29th: HOME vs Collingswood (morning)
Sat. July 6th:    HOME vs Haddon Twp (morning)
Weds July 10th: AWAY @ Peachwood  (evening)
Sat July 13th:   AWAY @ Gloucester (morning)
Sat July 20th:  HOME vs Elmer (morning)

Championships @ Haddon Twp Swim Club (must qualify)
Saturday July 27th Ages 12 and Under
Sunday July 28th Ages 13-18

Pitman Middle School Masquers will present Disneys Aladdin, Jr. tonight and tomorrow.

Posted by Jeff Mazzola on Apr 19, 2013 in Recent News, Schools | 0 comments

The Pitman Middle School Masquers will present Disneys Aladdin, Jr. this Friday, April 19th at 7:00 as well as Saturday, April 20th at 3:00 and again at 7:00. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students and seniors.

PHS hosts The Cavalcade of Bands New Jersey State Championships this Saturday

Posted by Jeff Mazzola on Apr 17, 2013 in Recent News, Schools | 0 comments

Pitman High School proudly hosts The Cavalcade of Bands New Jersey State Championships – Saturday, April 20,2013 6 pm – 10 pm @ Pitman High School Auditorium.

The Pitman High School Instrumental program is hosting the NJ State Championships that will benefit the instrumental music program. This event will bring high schools from the South Jersey area together to compete.  The jazz ensemble from Millersville University will also be there to perform as special guests.

Come on out and hear some Great Music!

Tickets $10 -Adults, $6- Senior Citizens, students and children.

Concessions will also be available.