With its historic boathouses and monument to Olympic gold medalist John B. Kelly, the Schuylkill has been at the epicenter of American rowing going back to the 19th century. But when it comes to the realities of modern racing many race organizers nowadays head across the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Cooper River. The river got its big break in 1993 when Lake Onondaga in Upstate New York flooded, prompting organizers of the Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship to find an alternate race site. Within two years, the Camden County river had become the fixed site for what most consider college rowing’s most important race. http://bit.ly/KicvjW
Veterans Cemetery dedicated
Retired four-star admiral and Merchantville native William J. Fallon delivered the keynote address on May 26th at the dedication of the Camden County Veterans Cemetery at Harleigh, an eight-acre section reserved to provide Camden County veterans with a place of honor and dignity. Established in 1885, Harleigh is currently the final resting place for hundreds of veterans, including more than 300 who served in the Civil War
Camden County Veterans Cemetery Dedication
The Freeholder Board will hold a dedication ceremony for the Camden County Veterans Cemetery at Harleigh on May 26 at 11 a.m. Admiral William J. Fallon, Commander of U.S. Central Command from March 2007 to March 2008, will deliver the keynote address. The Veterans Cemetery is located on Kaighn Avenue in Camden.
Route 130 project to cause detours
Beginning this week, a three-year, $25.7 million project to replace the bridge and add a third lane of traffic in both directions is set to start and the state is warning drivers and area businesses of the delays expected. The federally-funded project will replace the existing span over the Cooper River at North Park Drive
Veterans Job Fair on the Battleship
Veterans of all branches of service are invited to attend a job fair sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development on May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton Street, Camden. For more information, visit the job fair registratration site.
RFP released for produce vendor
A new program that would make it convenient for New Jersey residents with limited access to supermarkets to buy fresh produce is looking for a vendor. The nonprofit mobile vendor would visit senior complexes, community centers and other high-traffic areas to sell fresh fruits and vegetables to underserved areas. The first city to try the pilot program is Camden, a city with one supermarket. Assemblyman Gilbert "Whip" Wilson, a Camden County Democrat, says the Agriculture Department-run program could be a win for residents and local farmers alike, because it will feature Jersey Fresh produce in season. Since many cities don't have full-sized supermarkets, the mobile markets could provide an affordable, convenient way to provide access to healthy food alternatives. The request for proposal from vendors will be released this week.
Cooper River Park Town Meeting
Freeholder Jeffrey L. Nash will host a town meeting on the vision plan for Cooper River Park on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Camden County Boathouse on North Park Drive in Pennsauken. The Camden County Parks Department will present a plan that will expand and redefine the current qualities and attributes of Cooper River Park so that it will continue to serve as Camden County’s gathering place.