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APRIL 612, 2016

Township introduces
2016 municipal budget
with tax increase
Average Voorhees homeowner would see
approximate $18 increase per quarter
By ZANE CLARK
The Sun

ZANE CLARK/The Sun

Congressman Donald Norcross helped honor retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sarajane (Sally) Stenton on
March 29 when the Camden County Freeholder Board met at the Voorhees Town Center for a town
hall meeting.

Veteran honored at town hall

Representatives from the freeholder board, state Assembly,
Voorhees committee, more thank Lt. Col. Stenton for service
By ZANE CLARK
The Sun
A Camden County veteran
was honored in Voorhees on
March 29 when the Camden
County Freeholder Board met at
the Voorhees Town Center for its

your government in your

neighborhood series of town
hall meetings.
Before opening the floor to
public questions, representatives of the freeholder board,
state Assembly and Voorhees
Township Committee, as well as

Congressman Donald Norcross

and more, honored retired U.S.
Air Force Lt. Col. Sarajane
(Sally) Stenton for her service to
the nation.
Stenton was born in Camden
please see OPERATION, page 15

The Voorhees Township Committee officially introduced the

annual municipal budget at its
March 28 meeting.
According to township administrator Larry Spellman, the
budget includes a 2.6-cent tax rate
increase, which would result in
an approximately $18 per-quarter
increase in municipal taxes for
the average Voorhees homeowner.
However, according to Mayor
Michael Mignogna, the committee will continue to work for ways
to reduce that number over the
next month before the final adoption of the budget.
The budget is a work in
progress, Mignogna said
The biggest change in this
years budget is an increase to the
number of police officers. The
budget includes the hiring of four
new full-time officers and five
new Class II officers to increase
the police presence in the townships schools.
Its just so important that we

maintain public safety, and our

citizens have to come to expect a
level of safety and thats what
they deserve, Mignogna said.
Im very proud of our police department, along with Chief
Bordi, who I think is doing a wonderful job, and we want to keep
giving our police the resources to
keep our citizens safe.
The public hearing for the
budget and final adoption is
scheduled for committees meeting on April 25.
In other news:
Committee held the second
reading and final adoption of several ordinances designed to help
the township move closer to
achieving its next level of certification from Sustainable Jersey.
Sustainable Jersey is the state
program that awards grant
monies to municipalities that
work toward the implementation
of sustainability programs, including programs enacted by the
governing bodies of municipalities.
The first ordinance committee
please see SIDEWALK, page 16

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Eskaros a delegate of Congress of Future

Science and Technology Leaders
Eden Eskaros, a 10th-grade
homeschooled student and resident of Voorhees, is a delegate of
the Congress of Future Science
and Technology Leaders in Lowell, Mass., on June 29-July 1. The
Congress is an honors-only program for high school students
who are passionate about science,
technology, engineering or mathematics. The purpose of this
event is to honor, inspire, moti-

vate and direct the top students

who aspire to be scientists and
technologists, to stay true to their
dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to
help them reach their goal.
Eskaros was nominated by the
winner of the first Google Science Fair, Shree Bose academic
director of the National Academy
of Future Scientists and Technologists to represent New Jersey
based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and
passion for science and technology. During the three-day Congress, Eskaros will join students
from across the country and hear
Nobel Laureates and National
Medal of Science winners talk
about leading scientific research;
be given advice from deans of the
world's top tech universities; be
inspired by fellow teen science
prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future
of science and technology.
"This is a crucial time in America when we need more nimbleminded and creative scientists and
technologists who are even better
prepared for a future that is changing exponentially, said Richard
Rossi, executive director, National

Academy of Future Scientists and

Technologists. Focused, bright
and determined students like
Eden Eskaros are our future, and
she deserves all the mentoring
and guidance we can give her.
The academy offers free services and programs to students who
have the desire to learn more
about their future in science or
technology. Some of the services
and programs the academy offers
include online social networks
through which future scientists
and technologists can communicate; opportunities for students to
be guided and mentored by tech
and science leaders; and communications for parents and students
on college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career guidance and much
more. Based in Washington, D.C.,
and with an office in Boston, the
academy was chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution to
help address this crisis by working to identify, encourage and
mentor students who wish to devote their lives to advances in society as scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
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testing for Lyme disease for canine companions. Lyme disease
is prevalent in canines within
New Jersey, and positive cases are
increasing rapidly. It is vital to
protect your canines against this
disease.
It is important to identify this
disease early on so pets can receive the appropriate treatment.
Camden County Animal Shelter does not treat this disease and
will recommend the pet owner to
seek medical attention with their
veterinarian.
We encourage pet owners to
learn more about Lyme disease
and how to prevent it, said Freeholder Jeffery Nash, liaison to the
Camden County Animal Shelter.
Our pets are special to us, and
its important we provide the care
and love they need and deserve.
Lyme disease can be transmit-

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there are other ticks that can
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the body causing much more serious and often untreatable health
issues. Members of the public can
protect their canines today and
avoid the very expensive, lengthy
treatment and diagnostics performed at local veterinarians.
Our goal is to educate the
community and provide an affordable solution for pet owners,
said Vicki Rowland, executive director of Camden County Animal
Shelter.
The Lyme prevention consists
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Ashong receives Healing Spirit Award

Voorhees resident says Lourdes award means the world to him
Lourdes Health Foundation
has chosen Emmanuel Frederick
Ashong, MD, MPH, FAAP, as one
of two recipients of its 2016 Healing Spirit Award. The annual
award honors a Lourdes physician for his or her compassion,
dedication to patients and years
of service. Ashong is the director
of medical education and medical
director of the Osborn Family
Health Center at Our Lady of
Lourdes Medical Center.
It means the world to me to
win this award, Ashong said.
The award comes at a personal
time. There has been illness in
my family, and Im grateful to say
now there is healing. We are healing as a family. And now Im
being recognized for helping my
patients heal. The timing is everything. I am really touched.
A Voorhees resident, Ashong
joined Lourdes in 1991. Prior to
that, Ashong worked as a pediatrician at Kings County Hospital

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Ashong has been the recipient
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the honorable 2010 March of
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which recognizes top physicians
in the fields of maternal and
child health. Ashong has also
been the recipient of multiple
teaching awards.
Board-certified in pediatrics,
Ashong is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He
has a masters degree in public
health from Harvard University,
with a concentration in maternal
and child health.
He graduated with distinction
from the University of Ghana
Medical School and completed his
residencies at Korle-Bu Teaching
Hospital in Ghana and Kings
County Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Stop walking and put down the phone!

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Distracted Walking Bill is being proposed; yes, this is real

Dan McDonough Jr.

e are all well versed on the

distracted driving laws that
have been created across the
country over the last few years. The
law makes it illegal to use a phone
while operating a motor vehicle, unless it is done with a hands-free device.
It is a good law one that was created in response to the increasing number of motor vehicle accidents being
caused by people who were texting,
talking, browsing or Snapchatting
while driving.
It is a law that has garnered a lot of
PR attention as well. Campaigns such
as U Drive. U Text. U Pay. have
popped up to warn of the dangers of
distracted driving. Youth groups have
also taken up the cause to educate
their peers on why distracted driving

Your thoughts
What do you think of the proposal to
enact a distracted walking bill in New
Jersey? Share your thoughts on this,
and other topics, through a letter to the
editor.

can be very dangerous.

Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt
wants to take this one step further. She
has proposed a distracted walking
bill that could fine offenders up to $50,
put them in jail for up to 15 days, or
both.
Lampitt says distracted pedestrians
are as much a danger to motorists as
jaywalkers, which is why she proposes
similar penalties for the offense.
We applaud the aim behind this proposal to keep pedestrians and mo-

torists safe. But we question whether

we really need a law in place to do so.
Other states have attempted to pass
similar laws to Lampitts proposal.
None have succeeded thus far, but
more attempt every year.
We question whether a distracted
walking bill is one that could reasonably be enforced. While we dont ignore that pedestrian safety is of concern, especially in the many downtown areas of our state, would police
officers be able to effectively enforce
the law? We arent so sure.
We believe that, instead of passing a
law forbiding the practice, distracted
walking should become a part of distracted driving education. We dont
need a law and prison time to save
pedestrians; we need information.

Curbside leaf collection planned for April 11 to May 6

Spring has arrived and warmer weather
is here. This typically leads to outside yard
work. The Voorhees Township Public
Works Department is assisting in this
chore by offering spring leaf collection,
vegetation and yard waste removal.
Curbside spring leaf collection is offered with two options. Option One Place
leaves in trash cans or biodegradable bags
and set curbside Sundays after 4 p.m. and
prior to 6 a.m. on Mondays for pick up
township wide. Leaves cannot be placed in
plastic bags as these bags are not
biodegradable and will not be accepted at
the county compost site. Option Two
Place loose leaves curbside the weekend before your scheduled collection week below.
Please keep your leaf piles free of branches and twigs as these items clog the machine.
Spring leaf collection will occur from
April 11 through April 15 for all residents
who have a Tuesday trash day.

Spring leaf collection will occur

from
April
18
through April 22
for all residents
who
have
a
Wednesday trash
day.
Spring leaf collection will occur
from
April
25
through April 29
for all residents
who have a Thursday trash day.
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Spring leaf colMignogna
lection will occur
from
May
2
MAYORS MESSAGE
through May 6 for
all residents who
have a Friday trash day.
Please continue to place grass in cans
and biodegradable bags.

Vegetation and yard waste removal will

occur every Monday. Branches should be a
maximum of four feet long. Smaller twigs,
plants and grass can be placed in
biodegradable bags or trash cans. Please
place these materials curbside by 6 a.m.
Monday. Keep all yard waste separated
from loose leaves. Collection will be within
one to three business days.
For larger-than-normal amounts of nonhazardous household trash being discarded from attics, garages, etc., Voorhees
Township offers bulk trash pick-up on the
third full week of the month on your scheduled trash day. This spring, the bulk trash
weeks occur April 18 through April 22 and
May 16 through May 20. Construction debris will not be collected. State law prohibits the township from collecting hazardous materials or electronics such as televisions or computers.
please see WOMENS, page 13

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Tim Ronaldson

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voorhees editor Zane Clark
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Pink Panthers Breast Cancer

Team readies to graduate
Student group has raised more than $15K
for prevention, eventual cure of breast cancer
The Pink Panthers Breast Cancer Team is graduating from
Eastern Regional High School on
June 23, and all 13 members are
headed to universities across the
United States.
The Pink Panthers are comprised of 13 dynamic Eastern
High School students and two
freshmen students.
Co-founders and presidents
Andrew and Colin Coard began
the team while in fifth grade at
Osage Elementary School, with
five members. They have raised
more than $15,000 to date for the
prevention and eventual cure of
breast cancer. They create different fundraisers annually from
January through April.
By working with literature
supplied by Lillian Ubarry of the
Camden County Cancer Screen-

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mammogram screening for underinsured or uninsured women,
the Pink Panthers Breast Cancer
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awareness for this disease which
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They have forged business
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The Pink Panthers have won
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CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY APRIL 6
Brain Tumor Support Group: 6 to 7
p.m. at The Ripa Center for
Women, 1011 Main Street Promenade. A support group for people
with brain tumors and those who
care about them. Free, but registration
required
at
www.events.cooperhealth.org.
Art Hour: Ages 8-12. 6:30 p.m.
Voorhees Branch Library at 203
Laurel Road. Get creative and
make unique works of art. Each
month will feature a different
activity. Register at www.camdencountylibrary.org.
Boy Scout Troop No. 48 meeting:
Behind Holy Communion Lutheran Church, Route 73. Boys ages
10 to 18. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Questions,
visit www.troop48berlin.org.
Focus Group: ESL Conversation
Class: For adults. 10:30 a.m. to
noon at Voorhees Branch Library.
Practical and everyday topics as
well as pronunciation are the
focus. For non-native English
speakers.
No
registration
required.

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Voorhees Branch Library at 203
Laurel Road. AARP volunteers
process simple taxes for the public.
Preschool Story Time: Ages 3 to 5.
10:30 a.m. Voorhees Branch
Library at 203 Laurel Road. Stories, songs, finger plays, movements and a simple craft at this
drop-in story time.
Crafternoons: Grades six to 12. 4
p.m. Voorhees Branch Library at
203 Laurel Road. Get some craft
on. Supplies will be available. This
week is Perler Bead Pixel Art.
Next Chapter Book Club: Adult. 7
p.m. Voorhees Branch Library at
203 Laurel Road. Adults and older teens with intellectual or
developmental disabilities meet
weekly to read and talk about
books in a casual, enjoyable
group. More information at
www.camdencountylibrary.org.
MOMS Club of Cherry Hill East and
Voorhees meeting: General
membership meeting. For details,
email
[email protected]
or
visit
www.momsclubcherryhill.org for
information.

NAMI Support Group: To provide

mutual support, education and
advocacy for individuals, families
and friends of persons affected
by severe and persistent mental
illness. 6 to 8 p.m. at M. Allan
Vogelson Library, Camden County Library Branch. Questions, call
Gale at (856) 701-8143.
Voorhees Breakfast Rotary Club:
7:15 a.m. at Short Hills Deli &
Restaurant, 486 East Evesham
Road, No. 103, Cherry Hill. For
more information, visit www.
voorheesbreakfastrotary.org.
Overeaters Anonymous: 10 to 11
a.m. at Hope United Church, 700
Cooper Road. Call 609-239-0022
or visit www.southjerseyoa.org.
Body After Baby: 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at
1011 Main Street Promenade. Use
a combination of pilates and yoga
to strengthen, increase flexibility
and tighten. Cost is $60 for six
weeks. Registration required. For
more
information,
visit
www.events.cooperhealth.org.
Voorhees Central Chapter of BNI
Breakfast: 7 a.m. at The Mansion, 3000 Main St. BNI is a business and professional referral
organization. For more information, visit www.bnidvr.com.
BNI Marlton Regional Chapter
Lunch: Every Thursday at 11:30
a.m. at The Mansion, 3000 Main
St., Voorhees. BNI is a business
and professional networking
referral organization. Join us to
learn more about how to grow
your business. Call Ray for details
at (609) 760-0624.

FRIDAY APRIL 8
Tumblin' Tots: Ages 2 1/4 to 4. 10:30
a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Voorhees
Branch Library at 203 Laurel
Road. Tumblin' Tots' "Adventures
in Exercise" makes fitness fun for
children. Please register for one
session per day. More information at www.camdencountylibrary.org.
Senior Card Group: Seniors. 12:45
p.m. Voorhees Branch Library at
203 Laurel Road. Seniors meet,
weekly, to play various card
games.
Gaming Fridays: Grades six-12. 3
p.m. Voorhees Branch Library at
203 Laurel Road. Drop by The
Corner Wii fun. Register at
www.camdencountylibrary.org.
Teen Volunteer Power Hour: Grades
6-12. 7 p.m. Voorhees Branch

APRIL 612, 2016

Library at 203 Laurel Road. Hey

tweens and teens. Earn a quick
hour of volunteer service at the
library. There will be different
projects each month. Register at
www.camdencountylibrary.org.
Congregation Beth El: Shabbat
service at 6 p.m. based on traditional liturgy and infused with
spirit by upbeat melodies and
camaraderie. 8000 Main St.,
Voorhees.
Hands & Foot Card Game for Senior Citizens: 1:30 p.m. in room A
or C on the third floor, Voorhees
Branch Library, 203 Laurel Road.
Questions, call Jeanne McCabe at
(856) 784-4676.
Coffee with Voorhees Committeeman Mike Friedman: 8 a.m. at
Short Hills Restaurant and Deli,
486 Evesham Road. A chance for
residents to discuss township and
government issues with their committeeman. All are welcome.

SATURDAY APRIL 9
Babies' Playgroup: Ages 1-18
months. 10 a.m. Voorhees Branch
Library at 203 Laurel Road. Little
ones meet new friends! We provide the toys and books but no
organized programming. Register
at www.camdencountylibrary.org.
Toddlers Playgroup: Ages 18-36
months. 11 a.m. Voorhees Branch
Library at 203 Laurel Road. Little
ones meet new friends! We provide the toys and books but no
organized programming. Register
at www.camdencountylibrary.org.
Legomania Club: Ages 5-11. 11 a.m.
Voorhees Branch Library at 203
Laurel Road. Create and play with
Legos provided by the library.
Use imagination or make something based on the theme of the
day. Register at www.camdencountylibrary.org.

SUNDAY APRIL 10
Me and You Yoga for Two: Ages 1-3.
2:30 p.m. Voorhees Branch
Library at 203 Laurel Road.
Namaste Kids brings yoga to life.
Each session will start with a story and include songs, partner
poses, and other activities. Dress
comfortably for movement and
bring a yoga mat or towel. Register at www.camdencountylibrary.org.
Ashland Church: Sunday service
please see CALENDAR, page 9

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and Kids Church at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship at 10 a.m. Childcare and
children services available. 33
East Evesham Road, Voorhees.
Community Gospel Chapel: Worship at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments
and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. Bible
hour at 11 a.m. Bible ministry
meeting at noon. 20 Bergen Ave.,
Voorhees.
Heritage Church: Worship service
at 10 a.m. Fellowship following
service. 110 Kresson-Gibbsboro
Road, Voorhees.
Hope United Methodist Church:
Worship services at 9 and 10:30
a.m. Kids Konnect at 9 and 10:30
a.m. Sunday morning prayer
group at 8 a.m. at 700 Cooper
Road, Voorhees.
Kresson Bible Church: Morning
worship from 11 a.m. to noon. Sunday school from 9:30 to 10:30
a.m. 329 Kresson-Gibbsboro
Road, Voorhees.
Open Door Alliance Church: Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.
Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. 904
Cooper Road, Voorhees.

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Congregation Beth El: Shabbat
service from 9 a.m. to noon,
including a wide variety of other
services throughout the morning.
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The ins and outs of adoption from experience

Brian and Barbara Agnew have learned along the way in their adoptions of five shelter dogs
By BRIGIT BAUMA
The Sun
Brian and Barbara Agnew
have a lot of love to give.
Wanting nothing more than to
raise a family, before getting married the couple committed to
raise a dog together to experience
caring for another life.
Last year, after finding out they
could not have children and did
not currently have the money to
adopt a child, Barbara and Brian
decided they needed an outlet for
all of the care and love they want
to give. They decided to share that
love with some small furry beings
by adopting dogs instead.
We just started adopting, figuring that while we wait for our
dream of adopting a child to
come true, why not help a couple
of pups who need some tender
loving care, which we have plenty
of, Brian said.
The Agnews have four dogs in
their home. Brian and Barbara
have an affinity for helping the
less fortunate dogs ones that are
older, have ailments and spend a
long time at the shelter.
They all have a story. They all
have stuff they went through, but
they have so much love to
give, Barbara said, and you get
so much back.

Coming to adopt
Brian and Barbara met in 2006
and married in 2008. They lived in
an apartment in Haddonfield before moving to a home in Sickerville.
They decided to adopt their
first dog in late 2006.
We both grew up with dogs
and felt like we wanted a dog together. We wanted to care for
something before marriage. It re-

BRIGIT BAUMA/The Sun

Brian and Barbara Agnew added Milo, Ellie, Rudyard and Gretel to their family over the years, as a commitment to each other as well as in preparation for a baby. The Agnews chose adoption to save these animals lives as well as to show love and care for another being. However, they unexpectedly receive just
as much love from their furry babies as they give.
ally brought us together and created a common goal, Brian said.
Both knew they wanted to
adopt a pet over buying from a
breeder or a store.
We really wanted to make a
difference. There are so many
dogs out there that need help and
that people dont consider, Barbara said.
Before they adopted, Brian and
Barbara were sure to think about
what they wanted and what kind
of dog was appropriate for them
so they felt prepared. They knew
they wanted an older dog because
puppies can be a lot of work with

HOMELESS ANIMAL SERIES

For the next two weeks, The Sun continues to look into the state of
homeless pets in South Jersey and what is being done to find homes
and futures for thousands of animals.

energy and training. However,

they didnt have a preference on
breed. The only thing they had to
be careful of was the apartment
they were living in didnt allow
dogs more than 25 pounds.
According to Dawn Mason, operations director for the Voorhees
Animal Orphanage, it is important to ask yourself questions in
preparation for a pet. Thinking
about the appropriateness of
your living situation, your
lifestyle, your personality and
how that fits with your potential
pet is very important.
We want to make sure the
family or person matches the
dog's needs and personality,
Mason said.
Once they had an idea of what
they wanted, Barbara and Brian
decided to go to the VAO to find a
dog. Looking throughout the shel-

ter, one dog in particular caught

their eye. It was Niles, a miniature pinscher, who was around 7
or 8 at the time. He was found in
Georgia and was a week from
being put down before he was rescued and brought into the VAO,
which is a no-kill shelter. Niles
was at the shelter for seven
months before Barbara and Brian
adopted him.
He was the best dog. He was
sweet and would follow you
around like a puppy, Brian said.
After Niles came their second
dog, Ellie, a now 2-year-old cairn
terrier. Ellies addition to the family came about unexpectedly. A
coworker of Barbaras had gotten
a puppy and couldnt handle the
responsibility. When Barbara
commented on the adorableness
of Ellie, then 6 months, her
coworker asked if she wanted her.

After consulting with Brian, Barbara agreed.

The Agnews werent finished,
though. They wanted another dog
and went to the shelter once
again. Since they had smaller
dogs and Niles was older, they
kept to the less than 25-pound
dogs, as it is better for socialization, according to Brian.
At the shelter, they found Milo,
a jack russell terrier mix. Milos
anxiety problems dissuaded potential adopters, however Barbara and Brian wanted to give
him a chance and have since
found hes a great fit.
When Niles died in January
2015, it was a big hit to the family.
However, it seemed it was fate.
Not long after, the Agnews once
again visited VAO and found a
dog they wanted to adopt Rudyard, an older miniature pinscher
that looked exactly like Niles. He
was found wandering around
North Jersey for months before finally being caught and brought to
a shelter.
However, the Agnews were not
done. About a month ago, after filing their taxes, the Agnews
thought it was time to once again
add to their family. This time,
their eyes fell on Gretel, a bichon
poodle mix that came into the
shelter in horrendous condition.
She was found in a box outside a
Dunkin Donuts in freezing cold
weather. Her fur was nothing but
lumps of mats, and once shaved,
she was found to have a deformed
front paw. Although the whole
family dogs and humans are
still adjusting to Gretel, they all
seem to deeply love one another.
If you build trust, show them
a nice home and be patient with
them, theyll come around and
adapt to you, Brian said.

The adoption process

For each of their adoptions, the
Agnews had to go through a
process to get their furry baby.
please see SOME, page 11

Ready to adopt?

Special to The Sun

Milo, top left, Gretel, Rudyard, bottom left, and Ellie

are the Agnews
furry babies.

There are a number of questions to ask

before bringing a pet into the family
By BRIGIT BAUMA

pets? If so, what kind?

Did you ever give up a pet?
If you have a vet, who is it?
If you are looking to adopt a If not, do you have access to
pet, it is important to make one?
sure that you are prepared. As
What kind of home do you
adorable as a pet might be, live in? Are pets allowed? Do
there is a lot of responsibility you have a fenced-in yard?
that comes with having one.
Where will you keep your pet?
Before thinking of adoption,
What is a typical day at
there are a number of ques- your household like?
tions that not only you should
What qualities are you
ask yourself, but also an adop- looking for in your pet?
tion
agency

How
you use may
many hours
ask as well, acwill the pet be
We want to make
cording to the
left alone?
Animal
Or What is
sure the family or
phanage
in
your
job?
person matches the What are your
Voorhees.
Questions
hours?
(pets) needs and
you
should
Why are
ask yourself
you
adopting
personality.
include:
this pet?
Do I have
The shelDAWN MASON
the time/reters may also
Voorhees Animal Orphanage
operations director
sponsibility to
ask for refercommit to a
ences, such as
pet?
your vet, your
What kind of pet best suits landlord, school/work or other
me and my activity level?
personal references they may
How can I see this pet fit- call.
ting in my lifestyle?
We want to make sure the
Am I financially prepared family or person matches the
for this pet?
(pets) needs and personality.
Am I prepared to deal with We require that anyone adoptany physical/emotional issues ing one of our (pets) to have a
this pet may have?
veterinarian and a good solid
Am I prepared for a daily history of being a good pet
and long-term commitment owner, Dawn Mason, operawith this pet?
tions director of the VAO, said.
Animal shelters such as the
There are also a number of
Burlington County Animal things you will need to adopt,
Shelter, Camden County Ani- including requirements for
mal Shelter, Animal Welfare adoption and fees before and
Association and Voorhees Ani- after adoption.
mal Orphanage ask questions
Though it may be different
such as:
for each shelter, according to
What kind of pet are you the Camden County Animal
looking for? Do you have expe- Shelter, you must have a valid
rience with that pet?
driver's license or state ID and
How many people live in be over 18; show proof of your
your household? What ages are current address; demonstrate
they?
please see MASON, page 12
Do you currently have any

The Sun

Some shelters offer same-day adoptions

tain pet, they are able to take the
pet out of the cage and interact
with him or her. If both adopters
Continued from page 10
and staff feel its a good match,
the potential adopter would be
They used both the internet and considered.
in-person considerations for their
For Brian and Barbara, from
adoptions.
the submission of their applicaIf considering adoption, there tion, it would usually take about
are many ways you can search to one to three days to hear back
find pets. You can check online at from the shelter, after the shelter
the shelters
hears
back
websites
or
from
vet,
One of the issues you
other
welllandlord and
known adoprefface without a same-day personal
tion sites such
erences.
as
Once the
application process is
www.petfindapplication is
er.com
or
that the shelter can miss approved, the
www.adopshelter will
out on an opportunity.
tapet.com.
ensure
all
You can also
family memERIC ARPERT
go in person
bers in a
Burlington County
to the shelter
household,
Public Information Officer
to see the pets.
including
If you apply to
dogs, officialadopt a dog online, you still must ly meet with the prospective
go to meet the dog in person.
adoptee before they are allowed to
The VAO is open seven days a go home, to be sure everyone gets
week for the public. Potential along. The whole process would
adopters are invited to meet with usually take anywhere from four
the staff and are encouraged to days to a week.
have a walk-around to see all the
We do not do same-day adopanimals available for adoption. If tions, as many people that come
an adopter is interested in a cer- through our doors just happen to

SOME

be passing by and come in just

out of curiosity to see what we do
and what kind of animals we
have. Many times, a customer
may impulsively do an application for a cat or dog, without consulting their whole family or fully
grasping the responsibility of
owning a dog or cat, Mason said.
However, that isnt the case for
all shelters. The Burlington County Animal Shelter, the Animal
Welfare Association and Camden
County Animal Shelter allow for
same-day adoptions.
Weve recently moved to
same-day adoption, Eric Arpert,
Burlington County public information officer, said. In prior
years, adopting in our facility
could be a multi-day or week
process.
The shelters all strive to place
animals in loving, responsible
homes. However, a shelter environment does not provide an
ideal situation. Same-day adoptions help ensure the best quality
of life for all animals, according
to Arpert.
While the application has the
potential to be approved in the
same day, that doesn't necessarily
please see BENEFITS, page 12

Benefits of adoption outweigh drawbacks, Agnews say

BENEFITS
Continued from page 11
mean an animal can leave the
shelter right away, since all animals need to be vetted and spayed
or neutered before adoption.
One of the issues you face
without a same-day application
process is that the shelter can
miss out on an opportunity,
Arpert said, explaining that
while a family is waiting for an
application approval, they may
find another animal at another
shelter to bring home. If youre
approved that day thats less
likely to happen.

The hurdles and drawbacks

Though adoption might seem
like the right choice, there are
some potential hurdles people
may have to clear or they might
find drawbacks to adoption.
Shelters try their best to not
have any hurdles for potential
adopters, however they are still
there.
Were not here to add frustrations or barriers, Vikki Rowland
from the Camden County Animal
Shelter said. (Adopters) are here
to adopt a dog or a cat, and our
staff and volunteers are here to
assist them with that and make it
the best fit for them.
However, there are some unexpected hurdles for which adopters
should be prepared.
Not every pet you are interested in will be available or work out
for you or your family. For example, shelters dont choose what
dogs they get, so anyone looking
for a specific breed or puppy may
not find that dog at the shelter.
Also, especially for puppies and

kittens, the shelter can get many old to be neutered. However, the according to the Agnews. They
applications for one animal, so Agnews were not told about his also said the newly adopted pet
the shelter will chose whom it be- friskiness around female dogs might not get along with other
lieves is the best fit for the pet.
until after he was adopted.
pets in the household at first.
Brian and Barbara were deThey also didnt know about However, after some time, and
nied a dog they were interested in many of his ailments until after maybe a little tussle, everyone
because one of their dogs was they took Rudyard to their vet. He learns to get along.
nervous around the potentially was found to have an enlarged
Whenever we have adopted a
adopted dog and the trainer did prostate, a cyst and a stone, re- new dog, there has definitely
not see the dog
been some scuffling with
as a good fit.
our previous dogs, just like
Adopters also
kids establishing who is in
Adopting
a
dog
or
cat
takes
compassion,
have to rememcharge. But, weve always
ber there are
found that over time, dogs
commitment and responsibility...Its a
fees associated
figure out their place and
little bit of a parenting job, but they
with adoption.
settle in, Brian said.
Fees can range
One final thing that can
appreciate it so much.
from $35 up to
be a struggle is finding
$300, depending
time and planning your
BRIAN AGNEW
on the shelter.
schedule around your pets.
Adoptive pet parent
That price can
Pets are like children, acinclude all shots
cording to the Agnews, and
and neutering/
you need to have them on a
spaying, but not necessarily. quiring more money to have him schedule so they can feel safe.
Other expenses that need to be be treated. However, Barbara at- That will help improve behavconsidered include vet visits, ail- tributed the lack of knowledge ioral problems and bodily acciments that adopters may not have about those issues to requiring dents. Also, if planning to go
known at the time that need to be more invasive treatment to find away for a few days or if you have
treated and the necessary items those problems and the lack of a crazy work schedule, you need
needed for a pet once adopted.
time and funding for all of the to find a way to have your pet
Mason said shelters give all in- pets to see a vet at the shelters.
cared for, either by a friend,
formation it has about the pet upAs much as they know, the neighbor or an animal daycare.
front. This includes breeds, vets can only look so far. I dont
Adopting a dog or cat takes
known medical history, tempera- think they do that thorough of an compassion, commitment and rements and any ailments found. examination because they dont sponsibility. You have to be willHowever, because most of the have the funds. They rely on do- ing to take her or him to the vet
dogs and cats come in as strays, nations, they dont get tons for once a year, feed her or him well
there is no formal background tests and blood work with vets and make sure that she or he is
history for many of them.
there. If you want to investigate getting proper exercise. Its a litWe believe in full disclosure. further, youre going to have to go tle bit of a parenting job, but they
We are all animal advocates in through your own vet because appreciate it so much, Brian
this work, and we need to ensure they dont have the money to do said.
success for the animals we adopt so, Barbara said.
The benefits of adoption
out and for the families that take
Another possible struggle after
The Agnews believe there are
them, Mason said.
adoption includes adaptation to
However, that was not the case their new environment. Many many more positive than negafor Barbara and Brian in regard pets will pee in places they are tive things that come from adopto their adoption with Rudyard. not supposed to go for the first tion.
The responsibility of having a
When they got Rudyard, he was few weeks or months as they
known to be frisky, as he was too adapt to their new environment, pet can be very positive. One can

learn time management, patience, caring, problem solving

and much more. Brian and Barbara felt adoption was a way to
prepare them for parenthood, and
still continue to think so, as they
call their dogs their babies.
All of them really, really appreciate the second chance, and
its like having little kids scampering around the house. If Barb
or I are ever upset about something, they pick up on it and snuggle in or lick our faces. When we
wake up in the morning, we often
find Milo and Ellie looking down
at us excitedly waiting for us to
get up like a kid on Christmas
morning. We feel really loved and
appreciated by them and I think
they really know that we love
them, Brian said.
One of the best benefits from
adoption is the knowledge you
saved a life and could potentially
save another. Having so many
homeless pets in the world, there
is not enough space or funding to
care for all of them.
The most rewarding benefit is
saving a life while making more
room in the shelter so we can continue doing this work, Mason
said.
The Agnews feel adopted pets
appreciate your taking them into
a home and caring for them, and
they show a little more love because of it.
Especially when you adopt
through a shelter, they give you a
little more than you give them
and you get a lot back. Its like a
sense of helping them. I think
they know that and they become
so grateful, Barbara said.
I really think there is a difference. They know they are suffering in there, Brian said, and
youre there to save them.

Mason: We want someone who will treat pet as family

MASON
Continued from page 11
the ability to provide a stable
home, a safe environment, neces-

sary veterinary care and nutrition, basic training, identification

and companionship for the animal;
and
fill
out
an
application/questionnaire.
Adoption fees can range from
$35 to $300, depending on what

type of pet you are looking for as

well as any ailments the animal
has and length of time the animal
has been there. You will also have
to take your pet to your veterinarian for a visit after adoption,
which is another fee to consider.

All in all, shelters would like

pets to go to a good home.
(For potential adopters, we
look for) a stable home life. We
like to see a good history of
dog/cat ownership or, if it's the
first time someone is adopting,

that they've done all the research

of what goes into caring for an
animal such as food, exercise,
training and vet visits. (We want)
someone who will treat an animal
as a member of the family,
Mason said.

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Womens health
conference is April 9
WOMENS
Continued from page 6
For questions or additional information, please call (856) 4285499.
The Voorhees Business Associations
Annual
Bowling
Fundraiser will be on Friday,
April 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
The Big Event, 1536 Kings Highway North in Cherry Hill. This
year, the event will benefit various community causes. Bowling
lanes will be available for individuals and groups with a maximum
of six bowlers per lane. For $20,
an individual bowler will be
teamed up with other bowlers. A
$95 donation gets one lane for six
bowlers and includes pizza and a
pitcher of soda. A kingpin sponsorship is $100 and includes signage over three lanes. A $150 corporate sponsorship gets one lane
with signage, bowling for up to
six bowlers, a free pizza and a
pitcher of soda. For additional
sponsorship opportunities, more
information about the event or to
register, visit www.voorheesbusinessassociation.org or send a
check to the VBA, P.O. Box 349,
Voorhees, New Jersey 08043.
The 2016 Camden County
Womens Health conference presented by the Camden County

Board of Freeholders will take

pale on Saturday, April 9, from 8
a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastern Regional
High School. The conference is
free. Experts from around the region will lead interactive workshops about health, nutrition and
exercise, family, mind, body and
spirit and professional and financial wellness. The days activities
will also include a health and
wellness exhibitor fair. The
keynote speaker is CBS3 Meteorologist Katie Fehlinger, continental breakfast, lunch, giveaways
and more.
The Osage OPF will be hosting Craftival on Saturday, April
9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
school located at 112 Somerdale
Road. It is a blend of a craft fair
and a festival, including games,
vendors, food, fun and more. Tickets are $5 at the door.
The 8th Annual Community
Walk 4 Family & Friends with
Cancer will be held on Sunday,
April 17 at 8 a.m. at the Voorhees
Middle School, 1000 Holly Oak
Drive. Proceeds will benefit the
Abramson Cancer Center at the
University of Pennsylvania and
the Samost Jewish Family and
Childrens Service of Southern
New Jersey Financial Assistance
for Cancer Patients Program
which provides financial assistance for local families affected by
cancer.

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Tribute to singer
Debbie Friedman
set for April 17
Congregation Mkor Shalom
will host an upcoming tribute to
singer and songwriter Debbie
Friedman on April 17.
Friendman died in 2011, but the
music lives on in the lives of
those who grew up listening to
and singing her melodic tunes.
Entitled Another Song will
Rise: A Tribute to Debbie Friedman, the tribute concert honoring the life and legacy of the
singer-songwriter will take place
on April 17 at 4 pm at Congregation Mkor Shalom, 850 Evesham
Road.
Cantors from South Jersey
area synagogues, cantorial students, the Mkor Shalom Adult
and Youth Choirs, the Mkor
Shalom Bayit Band and the Debbie Friedman Community Choir,
will perform highlights from
Friedmans repertoire. Admission is $18 for adults, with children 13 and under for free.
For more information, call
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City and graduated from Cherry
Hill High School East in 1978. She
eventually served as Air Combat
Commands chief in the Operations Law Division, which includes international law and aviation law.
During her service, Stenton
was
deployed
to
Kabul,
Afghanistan, where she was the
legal advisor for the Afghan Air
Force and Afghan National Army
Staff Judge Advocates and Criminal Investigation Division investigators at AAF headquarters,
Kabul Wing.
Noting that March was
Womens History Month, Norcross said Stenton was being presented with a congressional
record that records Stentons accomplishments as not only a veteran, but as a trailblazer for
women.
Lt. Col. Sarajane (Sally) Stenton is a great American whose
dedication to her country, justice
and community service is inspiring to her family, friends and the
entire state, Norcross said. I
join with my community and all
of New Jersey in honoring the
achievements and career of this
truly exceptional woman.
Stenton said she was proud to
represent women veterans, and
said the Air Force and Army have
given her the best and worst days
of her life.
She recalled the worst day as
April 27, 2011, when nine of her
fellow advisors and friends were
killed in an insider attack in
Kabul.
She described the best days as
when her mother got to pin her as

a second lieutenant, when she became part of the JAG Corps,

when she got her first conviction,
when she got her first acquittal as
defense counsel and when she
reached her last rank of lieutenant colonel.
Its still giving to me because
Im going to be using my G.I. Bill.
Im going back to school in the
summer Ive been so privileged, Stenton said.
Stenton also praised the work
of volunteer group Operation Yellow Ribbon of South Jersey,
which provides care packages to
those serving overseas and welcomes returning veterans home
in a rock star way.
Stenton is one of the groups
many volunteers.
Another best day is when
youre deployed and youre downrange and you get a care package
that is so heavy that you can barely lift it and it comes from complete strangers, Stenton said.
After officials paid tribute to
Stenton, the floor was opened to
questions from members of the
public. Members of four different
levels of government were on
hand to answer questions on topics ranging from Social Security,
school taxes, student loan repayments, the environment and
more.
Voorhees
Mayor
Michael
Mignogna noted that government
accessibility is important not
only on the local level, but on the
county, state and federal levels as
well.
Even in todays world of social media, its important that we
meet face to face to talk about issues, talk about information,
share information, Mignogna
said.
Freeholder Director Lou Capelli Jr. said the county began the

town hall meetings several

months ago and described them
as having been very well attended.
All the residents have come
out and asked some very good
questions, Capelli said. Theyve
been respectful, and Im very
happy were able to do this.

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