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by Max Pulcini

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Sean Murphy stands on the mound a delivers a pitch during a spring training start in Surprise, Arizona. Against the Rangers, Murphy pitched 4.1 innings with 0R, 1H, 3K, and 1BB. /Photo: courtesy of Sean Murphy

...“I don’t let things get to me, I’m not afraid to fail and I’m not afraid to try.” ~ Sean Murphy

Saint Laurentius

Church Closes Immediately for Safety Reasons

The Saint Laurentius Church worship site in the Fishtown section of Phila-delphia has closed until further notice. The building has been examined on mul-tiple occasions over the past several months by an inde-pendent engineering firm. An inspection conducted last week led to a recom-mendation to close the site. This recommendation was accepted by the Archdio-cese, which authorized the closure out of concern for the safety of parishioners, students and the surround-ing community. In accordance with re-quirements set forth by the City of Philadelphia’s Façade Ordinance Bill that was enacted in 2010, an initial façade inspection was performed by indepen-dent engineers on the Saint Laurentius Church building during fall 2013. That pro-cess revealed a number of outstanding maintenance issues including vertical cracks in the brownstone masonry, improperly com-pleted cement patch re-pairs, and deteriorated faces of brownstone. Protective scaffolding and netting was installed around the church building in an effort to maintain the safety of pa-rishioners and members of the community. Structural engineers have noted that the condition of the building has greatly deteriorated because of the weather this winter and is in imminent danger of a collapse. All masses will be cel-ebrated at Holy Name of Jesus Church moving for-ward. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will con-tinue to work with parish leadership, engineering consultants and the City of Philadelphia to ensure the immediate safety of parishioners, students and the community at-large. Stay tuned for more info.•

by Jeff Kilpatrick

The Belgrade Apartments: Proposed Improvement to the Neighborhood

Zoning Meeting to Discuss New Apartment Complex in Port Richmond

see BELGRADE APARTMENTS on page 14Image of what the proposed apartments at 3400 Belgrade will look like. /Provided by the Mendez Corporation

To the average American, job interviews are nerve-racking affairs. What do I wear? What will I say? Am I qualified enough? The answer to those questions all fall into the first impres-sion you make on your potential future employer. Perform well and you will be rewarded. Drop the ball and it’s back to the draw-ing board. On Monday, March 24 one Fishtowner

had the job interview of his dreams and left a first impression that could have major implications on his career. S e a n M u r p hy i s a 25-year-old right-handed pitcher in the Oakland Athletics minor league baseball system. Standing at 6’ 6”, this 220-pound North Catholic alum with a fastball in the low-90s has been in the minors for three full seasons after being selected in the 33rd

round of the 2010 draft. But last week, in a surprise Major League start against the Texas Rangers in Sur-prise, Arizona, Murphy

went 4.1 innings, allowing 0 runs along with 1 hit, 3 strikeouts and 1 walk. “This was my first shot to put my name out there and show people that I belong up there,” Murphy said. “I just want to do what I can to create that oppor-tunity.” Murphy was born and raised on Thompson and Palmer Streets in Fish-town. He went to grade school at St. Laurentius before graduating from

North Cathol ic High School in 2006. Murphy began playing baseball for Fishtown AC where his father, Raymond, coached him and his older brother pushed him. After climb-ing through the Fishtown AC ranks, Murphy played for the Phillies RBI Junior and Senior squads, captur-ing an RBI World Series in 2007 at Dodger’s Stadium in Los Angeles.

On April 3 at 7PM, Port Richmond on Patrol & Civic Association (PROPAC), as Coordinating Registered Community Organization (RCO), has scheduled a public meeting in advance of a public hearing to discuss a new residential project. The meeting will take place at 7 PM at Samuels Recreation Center (3539 Gaul Street at Tioga). The zoning project on the table will be the Belgrade Apartments. New Development Vistas, LLC is the company that owns the property at 3400 Belgrade Street in Port Richmond, which was the once Joseph

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by Thom Nickels

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What’s it like to be a TedX speaker? Last year I was invited to be a TedX speaker at Drexel University. I had never heard of TedX when I got the invitation, so I had a lot of homework to do. The theme of last year’s event [Where are we going and what will be the next revolution?] gave speakers the opportunity to explore future developments or trends in society or in their chosen professions. Some friends of mine said that the invite was major and a very big deal indeed, while some had never heard of TedX. “What’s that?” they asked. “Is it related to the trucking industry?” The over-the-top reac-tion of friends in the know, however, made me a little nervous. It didn’t help when one of the 2013 TedX or-ganizers informed me that TedX speaking engage-ments can change lives—and fortunes. “People have gone on to make fortunes just from one 18 minute speech,” they stated. “Who knows…Your photo could wind up in Time Magazine.” Ap-parently, there was no limit to what could happen. The

Pope could request an audi-ence with you. President Obama would invite you to a White House dinner. Mayor Nutter would hire you as one of his entourage suit people. In other words: Your life will change, baby! While I tend to be one of those people who cut hype in half and then divide that result by two, I couldn’t totally discount what I was hearing, because obviously there were enough people who believed that these 18 minute (or less) talks have a huge impact on the culture. When I did a background check on TedX programs around the country, I found that the events drew sold out audiences. And since every TedX speech was filmed and then released as an online video for the world to see, each talk was enshrined “for-ever”-- for better or worse, of course. Since I was going to be a TedX speaker, I had to read the speaker guidelines, or the TedX Ten Commandments. This list of Do’s and Don’ts includes two major com-mandments: Thou shalt not read your speech, and Thou shalt not talk over 18 min-utes. The 18-minute cap-stone seemed fair enough, but the first rule frightened me somewhat. While I have

no fear of public speaking, having a script under my nose has always given me a sense of security. It’s an insurance against forget-ting an important part of your talk, especially when it comes to names and dates. The TedX Commandments made it clear to each speak-er that all notes related to your talk had to be placed on a side table set on the edge of the stage, and that they could only be briefly referred to, but never read. Public speaking is one thing, but mastering and memorizing a long mono-logue (without a script), quite another. At one point I asked the organizers if it was permissible to hold my notes in my hand so that I could refer to them (briefly) that way, rather than hav-ing to walk to the table at the edge of the stage. This tactic, I was told, came too

close to breaking the Ten Commandments, so it was strongly suggested that I place my notes on the table when I walked on stage. It was important to follow protocol, so I resolved to memorize my presentation as best I could and make do with an occasional table ref-erence, if need be. I wrote a piece about human commu-nication in an age of high technology, and how tech-nology sometimes creates divisions between people and among neighborhood communities. I practiced my talk at home until I had it down pat and could say the entire thing without referring to a script. Although constant practice was a confidence booster, I knew that the addition of a live audience would automatically lend a layer of stress, which would have been no big deal with a

script, but without a script, well…I just didn’t like hav-ing to walk to that little table for cues. As the event grew closer, TedX organizers sent me many emails. “Five days to go! Are you prepared? Are you prepared for a life changing experience?” In anticipation for my TedX debut, I bought a new sports jacket and went over my talk when riding the subway or walking around town. When the big day came at last, I arrived at Drexel early in the morning and helped myself to a wonder-ful TedX breakfast buffet set up for participants and ticketed audience mem-bers. After breakfast would come a substantial catered lunch, and then a hugely substantial catered dinner and finally a closing recep-tion. Elaborate cameras and sound systems filled up a section of the room. I felt wired for my presentation, though I wasn’t sure how I felt about being the first speaker to go on. When I was informed that I would be the first speaker, I said good-bye to the idea of picking up pointers from speakers who preceded me. I did not want to be first, even though by being first there’d be less time to worry about what might go wrong. I knew I was a good public speaker, but the ‘no script’ rule continued to bug me. With the time drawing near, I was assigned a guide who walked me to the back-stage area. When he gave the signal, I was to walk up the ten or so steps that led to the stage. I would appear onstage from behind a cur-tain, a set up that reminded me of Roman gladiatorial movies, when Caesar en-ters the massive Coliseum through a private portico. With my chosen slide show presentation on the big screen above my head, I also had to remember to click on the appropriate photos as I presented my monologue. My talk was fair. I made eye contact with the audi-ence and walked about the stage, and only once referred to my notes. My talk came out at 14 min-utes, much shorter than the average TedX presentation although there have been winning talks that have lasted only five minutes. I felt I’d been given at least a “passing grade” be-cause one of the organizers sat with me at lunch and wanted to hear more of my ideas. But listening to the other TedX talks was a revelation. One woman held her notes—something I was told not to do—referring to them randomly, just as I had wanted to do. Another woman walked the stage like a stand up comedian, gesturing, flipping her long curly hair while turning her body this way and that so that people had a good view of her stilettos, and

especially her tight dress. In some ways her presentation was like an audition. She really wanted that White House dinner with President Obama, that photo op in Time Magazine, and that audience with Pope Francis. She talked non-stop, barely stopping to catch her breath. The minutes sped by until she was way past the 18 minute limit. “She should be stopping any moment now,” I told myself, checking my watch—which I think put her at twenty one minutes—but I was wrong. Her breaking the rules just a little bit stretched into a total disregard for the time Com-mandment. She would not stop talking. It was as if she was possessed by a fever—or a demon. Thirty minutes. Forty minutes. Forty-five minutes, and her stilettos were still clicking. I expected one of those old vaudeville hooks to reach out to her and pull her off stage, but nothing happened. Finally, clocking in at al-most fifty minutes, she called it quits. I checked to see if I could “read” the faces of the organizers (for disapproving frowns) but their faces were neutral. “She’s just broken the Commandments,” I said to the person sitting next to me. He laughed, checked his watch. “I guess it’s whatever you can get away with,” he quipped. Then a male grad stu-dent type walked on stage with a full script in hand, and rather than refer to the script randomly, read from it word for word, painfully, methodically, and in a drab monotone of a city official reading instructions to a potential jury. Reading your TedX speech from start to finish was breaking the most important Command-ment, on a par, perhaps, with disobeying that other first Commandment; Thou shalt have no other gods before me. I looked at the organizers’ faces for signs of displea-sure but noticed that they didn’t seem to care. In the eating area after the grad student’s talk I said to a staff member, “I thought reading your talk was for-bidden?” She admitted the speaker had broken the rules, but seemed to shrug it off with a “That’s just one of those things” attitude. Two months later, when the 2013 Drexel TedX vid-eos appeared online, I was surprised to see that the over 18 minute talks had been not been edited down. Several weeks ago, I re-ceived promotional emails about a new 2014 TedX event to be held at Temple University. This was fol-lowed by a Philly.com fea-ture on the event with a full reprint of the TedX Ten Commandments. The Ten Command-ments, not to be taken seriously, of course…•


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April is Financial Literacy Month. Each April, across the country, the importance of financial literacy and es-tablishing and maintaining good financial practices is promoted. Here in Phila-delphia, Philadelphia Fed-eral Credit Union (PFCU) has a program taking place throughout the month to teach young people the basics of money. One of PFCU’s goals is to ensure that young people learn the skills necessary to grow to become fiscally responsible adults and to help them foster a positive relationship with money from childhood through adulthood. Without a basic understanding of money, people can face great chal-lenges. While most people agree that teaching good financial habits at an early age is a good idea, the truth

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of the matter is the topic of money is not often dis-cussed with young people in their classrooms and in their homes. PFCU’s Financial Literacy Month program sets out to change this and prompt conversa-tions about money be-tween young people and their parents and teachers.

Art Competition To help young people learn the importance of practicing good financial habits such as saving mon-ey, budgeting and setting financial goals at an early age, PFCU began an art competition in 2012. This week the credit union an-nounced the kickoff of its 3rd annual art competition - PFCU’s “Picture of Suc-cess Art Contest”. Open to Philadelphia-area students in grades 3-5, the contest asks students to submit a work of art that depicts one of their financial goals. Two lucky winners of the contest will receive prizes for their entire classroom,

PFCU Kicks Off its 3rd Annual Art Competition “Picture of Success Art Contest”

along with a personal $100 savings account. The dead-line to submit entries is May 7, 2014. Students interested in entering should visit www.pfcu.com/artcontest with their parents to read the con-test rules and download the Official Entry Form.

Classroom Presentations

As part of the program this year, PFCU will visit local classrooms, including classrooms in Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Port Richmond and Bridesburg

during the month of April to give a hands-on lesson that will teach students how to create and main-tain a budget, which is the foundation to achieving financial goals. Since PFCU began this program in 2012, more than 40 schools in the Phil-adelphia area have partici-pated. Teachers interested in having their students participate in the art con-test and/or scheduling a time for PFCU to visit their classroom to give a presen-tation during the month of April are encouraged to email [email protected] for more information. Even if a child’s school isn’t participating, parents can still get in the spirit of Financial Literacy Month at home by talking to their kids about money and en-tering PFCU’s “Picture of Success Art Contest.” By teaching young peo-ple the skills they need to become financially liter-ate, they will avoid many of the financial troubles that face so many people, such as credit card debt and no savings. PFCU believes that by making learning about money fun through its Financial Lit-eracy Month program that young people will be more likely to learn and practice good financial habits for the rest of their lives.•

Students in grades 3-5 are asked to enter the PFCU “Picture of Success Art Con-test”, depicting their financial goal. This contest is intended to help young people learn the importance of saving money at an early age.

Letter to the Editor

An Open Letter to the Parishioners and Friends of St. Anne’s Parish:

Please continue to keep in your prayer inten-tions the signing of the lease to enable the Autism School to move into our old St. Anne’s School building. This would point out to the Archdiocese the fact that we can sustain ourselves, strengthen-ing the possibility of us remaining open. Also please keep in your prayers Fr. Ed Brady will be able to remain at St. Anne’s. He is a remarkable pastor do-ing remarkable things for our great parish.

Thank you,Mary (Candy) & Ronnie DiPietro


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CURTIS OPERA THE-ATRE at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts. The Jack Wol-gin Orchestral Concert marks the end of this season for the Curtis Symphony Orchestra. A gala party will precede the dramatic finale consisting of Russian mas-terworks i.e. Stravinsky’s fleeting Fireworks and Tchaikovsky’s gloriously impassioned Pathetique flank a modern classic, the U.S premiere of a Con-certo Doppio (double concert) by Penderecki. Ignat Solzhenitsyn and Kensho Watanabe conduct. April 13: 215.893.1999.

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THEATRE EXILE, Studio X, 13th & Reed Streets. “ANNAPURNA” is, of course, the name of a mountain almost impossi-bly difficult to climb. What an apt metaphor for the marriage and life of the two characters in the Philly premiere of Sharr White’s intimate play! Two of our favorite actors, Pearce Bunting and Catherine Slusar, ably directed by Joe Canuso, portray a husband and wife torn apart twenty years ago by an event he can’t remem-ber and she can’t forget. Characteristically for the Theatre Exile team, we first meet our hero, almost

naked, strapped to a por-table oxygen tank, greeting his long missing wife at his trailer door. Reconcilia-tion is in the air but so is the difficulty of scaling a mountain of unforgettable pain. April 17 to May 11: 215.218.4022.

WA L N U T S T R E E T THEATRE, 825 Wal-nut Street. INDEPEN-DENCE STUDIO ON 3. This small theatre is over-flowing with goodies! Two excellent productions are using this small but user-friendly space. Here’s our report on the first group. We just saw their wonder-ful production of “THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE” writ-ten by Jim Cartwright and

directed by Dan Olmstead. L.V. (LITTLE VOICE) is a painfully shy young girl who spends all of her time in her room singing along to her father’s old record collection. Ellie Mooney is a perfect choice for this role. She sings like an angel in every style from Patsy Cline to Judy Garland and more! Her mother.(Denise Whelan) is as vulgar and loud as L.V. is shy and quiet. The next man in her life (played with delightful vigor by Tony Lawton) hears Little Voice and thinks he’s found his pot of gold. Every member of the cast is top-notch. To April 13: 215.574.3550. The next occupant of this space is a great mu-

sical comedy! It ran for thousands of performances off-b’way and has been a hit all over the world, in almost every language! “I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE P E R F E C T, N O W CHANGE” will remind you of the secret thoughts of lovers everywhere-yes the ones you thought about but never would admit to! The 4 person, dynamite cast of Fran Prisco, Ellie Mooney, Chris Sutton and Lyn Philistine is directed by Sutton. If you’ve loved & lost or were too afraid to try you’ll see a bit of yourself in this play-but please, as much as you’re tempted, don’t sing along (at least not loudly)! April 29 to June 29. 215.574.3550.

Walnut Street Theatre’s 2013-2014 Independence Studio on 3 season con-tinues with the Olivier Award-winner for Best Comedy, THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE. Written by Jim Cartwright, and directed by Dan Olmstead, the pro-duction began on March

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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice25, openedMarch 27 and continues through April 13 in the Walnut’s Indepen-dence Studio on 3. Little Voice is a shy, reclu-sive girl who loves to sing. She desperately misses her late father and spends all her time in her room, singing along to his old record collection. She im-

personates all his favorite recording artists, including the great Judy Garland. When her mom meets a new man, he sees Little Voice as his ticket to suc-cess. All Little Voice wants is a normal life. She wants to be loved. THE RISE

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AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE is a poignant, funny story full of romance, music and heartfelt emotions. THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE had its premiere at the Royal National Theatre in 1992, before transferring to the Aldwych Theatre in Lon-don’s West End. Two years later, LITTLE VOICE saw its Broadway debut at the Neil Simon Theatre. In 1998, the film version was released based on Cart-wright’s screenplay. It gar-nered numerous acclama-tions, including an Oscar-nomination. In 2009, the play had a successful revival in the West End. A touring production began in the UK in 2012 and continues today. At the helm of the pro-duction is Director Dan Olmstead. This production marks Olmstead’s directo-rial debut at Walnut Street Theatre. He has been seen on stage at the Walnut in numerous productions, in-cluding Good People, Amadeus, Fiddler on the Roof, Fallen An-gels, A Streetcar Named Desire, Enchanted April, Of Mice and Men, The Constant Wife, Fin-ian’s Rainbow, The Lake, Damn Yankees, She Stoops to Conquer and 1776. His film cred-its include The Manchurian Candidate, Beloved and Phila-delphia. THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE cast is full of Philadelphia favor-ites. With simple innocence masking a stunning voice, Ellie Mooney plays Little Voice. Walnut audiences will recognize Mooney from both the Mainstage (Elf, Amadeus) and the Studio 3 stage (The Musical of Musi-cals: The Musical!; My Way). Little Voice’s bigger-than-life mother, Mari, is played by Denise Whelan. Whelan has recently been seen on Walnut’s stage in The Music Man and Good People. Mari’s love interest and small-time talent agent Ray Say is Phila-delphia performer Anthony Lawton (Around the World in 80 Days, Of Mice and Men). Melissa Joy Hart (Amadeus, The Sound of Music) joins the cast as Sadie, Jered McLeni-gan (Good People) as Billy and David Bardeen (Travels With My Aunt) as Mr. Boo. Taking Little Voice from her childhood bedroom, which offers a sense of safety and seclusion, to the center stage of a gritty night club is a creative team lead by Set Designer Andrew Thomp-son (Driving Miss Daisy, Proof). Lighting Designer J. Domi-nic Chacon returns, having just designed for Beautiful Boy in Walnut’s Studio 3 the-atre. Walnut audiences have heard Mark Valenzuela’s work as Sound Designer in Honor and the River; The Irish…And How They Got That Way; and Elliot, A Sol-dier’s Fugue. Katherine Fritz makes her Walnut debut as Costume Designer. Season sponsor for the 2013-2014 Independence Studio on 3 Season is The

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Bible Study Group atFirst PresbyterianOn Wed. evenings at 7PM a Bible Study Group meets at First Presbyterian Church, 418 E. Girard Ave. Come and bring a friend for informative, exciting and lively open discussions. As always, everyone is wel-come.

St. Anne’s NovenaSt. Anne’s Novena will take place every Thurs. at 7:30PM at St. Anne’s Church, 2328 E. Lehigh Ave. 215-739-4590.

Richmond Library ProgramsPreschool Storytime is every Wed. at 10:30AM. This program is intended for children from one- to four-years of age and their caregivers. Siblings are al-ways welcome. Daycares should call for separate appointments. Richmond Li-brary, 2987 Almond St. 215-685-9992.

PRO-ACT Family Addiction Education Program Serves Philadelphia Sessions begin week of April 1 in Northeast Philadelphia, North Philadelphia and Northern LibertiesWhen someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, the dis-ease affects the entire fam-ily. Each month PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Or-ganization–Achieving Com-munity Together) hosts a Family Addiction Education Program to help individuals and family recognize and ad-dress an addiction problem in a spouse, parent, child or other loved one. Facili-tated by trained volunteers who have been in the same situation, these informa-tion and support programs run one evening a week for three consecutive weeks at three locations in Philadel-

phia. Sessions in Northeast Philadelphia meet on the first three Tuesdays of the month, from 7-9PM at CORA Services. In North Philadelphia, ses-sions are held on the first three Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30PM at the Phila-delphia Recovery Com-munity Center. Sessions are also held on the first three Thursdays from 6:30-8:30PM at the PRO-ACT office in Northern Liber-ties. Sessions are free and confidential—first names only. Pre-registration is re-quired. To register, call 800-221-6333, weekdays 9AM through 5PM or visit http://councilsepa.org/programs/pro-act/family-education-program/.

Classes at Portside Arts CenterEarly Registration Now Open for Portside’s Sum-mer Arts Camp 2014. Layaway Plan Available! Portside Arts Center will also be hosting a Teen The-ater Camp this summer. Session 1: June 23-July 12 and Session 2: July 14-Aug. 3. For more informa-tion and to see the classes that Portside Arts Center has to offer visit their web-site at www.portsideartscen-ter.org. Located at 2531 E. Lehigh Ave., 215-427-1514.

Emerald ParkSpring Clean-UpSat., Apr. 5 from 10AM - 12PM. Meet-up at Emerald Park (Emerald & Dauphin Streets) at 10AM sharp. Groups will then be sent to spots across the neighbor-hood. Have an idea for a block that needs a clean-up? Email us at [email protected]. Join us for the biggest clean-up of the year! Tools, bags, and gloves provided by EKNA. Free lunch afterwards for all volunteers at the Phila-

Use variance permit is for the subdivision of one (1) lot into five (5) lots (A-E), and the construction o a single family home with a roof deck and accessory surface parking on each subdivided lot. (3) 3400 Belgrade Street: Existing building will be divided into 18 apts with parking on N. side rear of build-ing. Apts will consist of 14 two (2) bedroom, 2 One (1) bedroom and one (1) studio. An addition will be added on the eastside (Belgrade Street) to house elevator and stairway. • Neighborhood News and Updates of things going on in Port Richmond.

FACT Membership Meeting Mon., Apr. 7 at 7PM Holy Name Church Hall. Guest speakers are Council Presi-dent Darrell Clarke & Coun-cilman Mark Squilla. Two new members on the FACT

board--Margie Schmidt and Tom Morrissey! Both Marge & Tom are long time, active FACT members and we are excited to have them working with us. Tom and Marge will fill the void of FACT having lost two board members--Kathy Rhoads who has stepped down and the late Charlie Young. We would like to once again thank Kathy Rhoads for her service to our community and for serving as the Vice President of FACT. Kathy undertook the beautiful Banner Project and spent many years working with City agencies and the artists and designers at Berry & Homer to design the banners. Our community is brighter and even more beautiful thanks to Kathy. We also lost board member Charlie Young who passed away over the winter. Char-lie was a vital member of our board and he is greatly missed.

FNA Zoning Community Meeting Tues., Apr. 8 at 7PM, 1246 Fletcher St. A proposal for the construction a three-sto-ry single family home. 628 Moyer St / 631 Flora St. A proposal for the construc-tion of a three-story single family home with off-street parking, on Flora Street. This meeting will take place at the Fishtown Rec Center, 1202 E Montgomery Ave. All residents of Fishtown are eligible to vote. Please bring proof of residence or business ownership in the form of a driver’s license or a photo id and a lease, utility bill, or recent piece of mail addressed to your home or business.

Bridesburg Historical Society MeetingThe next meeting of the Bridesburg Historical So-ciety will be held on Wed., Apr. 9, at 7:30PM in St. Joseph’s Hall in the back of St. John Cantius’ Chapel. Our guest will be Michael Lawrence who is producing a film on Point-No-Point, the original name for the village of Bridesburg. He would welcome any stories or legends you have about this to share with him. Ad-mission is free and refresh-ments will be served.

EKNA Zoning Meeting EKNA Zoning Meeting canceled for March due to lack of projects. April’s zon-ing meeting is scheduled for Wed., Apr. 9.

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Early Registration Now Open for Portside’s Summer Arts Camp 2014Layaway P lan Ava i l -able! Portside Arts Center will also be hosting a Teen Theater Camp this sum-mer. June 23-July 12; July 14-August 3. Registration is now open. Check out their website for March classes. Portside Arts Center, 2531 E. Lehigh Ave., 215-427-1514. www.portsideartscen-ter.org.

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Ladies of Port Richmond BreakfastThe 10th Annual LOPR Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast will be held at St. Adalbert’s School Hall, Thompson and Allegheny (enter hall on Edgemont St.) on Sun., Apr. 6 at 10AM. Jefferson Hospital, Nazareth Hospital and Holy Redeemer Hospital will all be attending. Adults: $10; Children under 12: $5. Contact Mary Lou at 215-427-3222.

FACT Ice Cream Party with the BunnyOn Sun., Apr. 6 at 1PM at Holy Name Church Hall, FACT will host Ice Cream Sundae Party with the Easter Bunny! Boys and girls make their own ice cream sundaes and visit with the Easter Bun-ny! Treats & surprises! Bring your camera for pictures with the Bunny! Cost is $2.

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Sean Murphy, a 6’6” 220-pound right-handed pitch-er in the Oakland Athletics minor league system, is a Fishtown native. Murphy made his first major league start on March 24 against the Texas Rangers in a spring training matchup. /Photo: athleticsfarm.com

After his youth career, Murphy spent time playing at several colleges—junior college stints in New Jersey; High Point, a Division I school in North Carolina; and finally Keystone Col-lege, a Division III school in La Plume, Pa. Despite not playing for one team consistently, Murphy con-sistently attracted the eyes of scouts, especially after a strong 2009 campaign at Keystone where he won 9 games, good for second highest single season total in school history. After being drafted by Oakland, Murphy devel-oped his game in the mi-nors for a few seasons, splitting his 2012 season between Low-A Burling-ton and High-A Stockton before becoming one of the first pitchers to be pro-moted when there was movement in the upper levels of the Athletics’ sys-tem in 2013.

Even after his incred-ible rise from Fishtown AC to the Athletics 31st ranked prospect according to Scout.com, Murphy still had no idea that he was scheduled to start a big league game. “The night before [the game] my buddy called me up,” Murphy recounted. “He saw on twitter that an Oakland Athletics beat writer posted a picture of the projected lineup for the next day. He said, ‘Hey Murph, I see you got the start, congratulations! Your hard work is paying off.’” Murphy was taken aback by this news—he was un-der the assumption that he was scheduled to start in AAA instead. “And my buddy goes, ‘No, I’m pretty sure you’re the only Mur-phy in the Athletics orga-nization.” When Murphy arrived at the ballpark the following day, the first person he ran into was Bob Melvin, the manager of the Oakland Athletics. “I said, ‘Hey, Bob, I’m

Sean Murphy, great to be over here.’ He then said, ‘So I see you got the start today?’ I then looked at the wall and saw the official lineup with my name on it. It was very exciting.” Murphy faced a fearsome Texas lineup that included Elvis Andrus, Prince Field-er, Adrian Beltre, Alex Rios and Mitch Moreland—stars that Murphy respect-ed and revered throughout his life. “I watched that lineup my whole life,” Murphy

said. “I always admired how Prince Fielder swung the bat, he has some of the best pop in the league. Just watching that guy on TV growing up—that was really cool. Words can’t really explain it. It’s like all of my dreams were com-ing true.” After some early jit-ters and control issues in his first inning, Murphy grinded out an extremely efficient and impressive performance—one that he dedicated to the re-

cently deceased family dog, Zelda, for whom Murphy etched out a letter ‘Z’ in the mound as tribute. After 4.1 innings of work, Murphy’s manger came out to the mound to relieve the young pitcher of his duties for the day. “Bob Melvin came out and says, ‘Hell of a job, Murph. Hell of a job,’” Murphy said. “He told me ‘You can’t make a first impression the second time you come up here— you did what you had to do.” So what’s next for Sean Murphy? After his impres-sive debut, should we ex-pect to see more from The River Ward’s Rocket in the majors? “It’s completely out of my hands, if I could tell you I’d tell you right now,” Murphy said. “I can control what I can control and that is the effort I put forth and everything that comes with that— pushing myself on a daily basis and trying to get better in everything I do on and off the field. I just need to get better everyday

because being a major leaguer is being the best of the best.” Regardless of how his career pans out long term, there is something to be said about a Fishtown kid out of a small Division-III college who strikes out Prince Fielder in the Ma-jors. “I’m here with a bunch of Division I players and top-10 rounder’s, but I don’t let that get to me, I put the blinders on,” Murphy said. “And I know that where I’m from. In the Fishtown area hard work pays off if you stay dedicated. There’s a certain pride that comes along from being from Fishtown and Philadel-phia. I’ve always been com-petitive in what I do and have always had a sense of pride coming from where we come from. I don’t let things get to me, I’m not afraid to fail and I’m not afraid to try.” You can keep up with Sean Murphy’s career by subscribing to him on MiLB.com.•


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LB.

CELERY....................STALK $199

CABBAGE...................49¢ LB.

ONIONS.......................99¢ LB.

CUCUMBERS............EACH $100

CARROTS..............1 LB.BAG $100

ICEBERG LETTUCE...................HEAD

$149

FRESH TOMATOES...................$169

LB.

BANANAS.....................69¢ LB.

GREEN GIANT WHITE OR RED POTATOES............5 LB. BAG

$299

GROCERY SpecialsKELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES................2/$500

HERR’S POTATO CHIPS.......10 OZ. BAG

$299

FURMANO’S TOMATO ITEMS.28 OZ. CAN 2/$200CRUSHED TOMATOES, SAUCE, ANY STYLE

STROEHMANN KING BREAD..................2/$400

STROEHMANN HOT DOG & HAMBURGER ROLLS...2/$500

SHURFINE SUGAR. 3 LB. BAG $239

CAMPBELL’S TOMATO SOUP.............. 2/$100

LUNCHMEAT SPECIALS

MEAT SPECIALS

FROZEN Specials KRABBY CAKES...... 3/$300

BREYER’S ICE CREAM............1/2 GAL.

$499

9 SLICE ELLIO’S PIZZA............$299

SHURFINE CRINKLE CUT FRIES......................32 OZ.

$299

MRS. T’S PIEROGIES..................$279

MEAT SpecialsCHOICE EYE ROAST........$499

LB.

HATFIELD BACON REG. & THICK SLICED.....1 LB.PKG.

$399

BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST...............$399

LB

CHICKEN LEGS...................$199LB.

CHICKEN BREAST...............$199LB.

BONELESS HAMS....8 LB. AVG.. $369

LB.

SIRLOIN TIP STEAKS.........$499LB.

STEWING BEEF...................$399LB.

CHIP STEAK........................$599LB.

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2/$500

GARRISON’S CHIP STEAK........................$599LB.SIRLOIN STEAK .........................................$399LB.CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS ........................$399LB.BONELESS PORK CHOPS .........................$399LB.CHICKEN LEGS .............................................$129 LB.



STEWING BEEF EYE ROUND OR SIRLOIN..$399LB.SUPER LEAN GROUND BEEF .......................$399LB.

HATFIELD, D&W, LEIDY’S KIELBASA....................................$399LB.


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D&W ROAST BEEF ...........$799 LB.KRAKUS HAM .................. $699 LB.CLEARFIELDAMERICAN CHEESE ..... $499 LB.

NY HOT PEPPER CHEESE .........$299 1/2 LB.

COOPER CV SHARP CHEESE............$299 1/2 LB.LUNCH ROLL ...............$299 1/2 LB.D&W BUFFALO & HONEY BBQ CHICKEN...$669 LB.


D&W BOLOGNA ..................$499 LB.


FRISKIES CAT FOOD CANS.................4/$200

+ TAX

SHURFINE PAPER TOWELS....................ROLL

$149


$299


$119

SHURFINE LAUNDRY DETERGENT................128 OZ.

$399+ TAX

ERA LAUNDRY DETERGENT................. 50 0Z.

$499+ TAX

PURINA DOG CHOW.... 4.4 LB.PKG. $615

ALPO PRIME CUTS............... CAN 95¢

SHURFINE SUGAR.......... 3 LB.BAG $199

X LARGE EGGS..... DOZEN. 2/$300

KELLER’S BUTTER.........LB. $359

SHURFINE CRINKLE CUT FRIES.........................2 LB. BAG

$299

HANOVER FROZEN VEGETABLES......16 OZ. PKG. 2/$400

TYSON BONELESS BUFFALO WINGS... 16 OZ. BOX

$299

MRS. T’S PIEROGIES...............16 OZ. BOX

$199

CELERY.....................$199STALK

VINE RIPENED TOMATOES..................$199 LB.

ROMAINE LETTUCE..........................99¢

BANANAS ...................69¢ LB. ONIONS........................99¢ LB.

RED DELICIOUS APPLES....................... 3/$200

20 OZ. CUP OF COFFEE

LUNCHMEAT SpecialsD&W LITE HAM.................$599

LB.

D&W ROAST BEEF............$799LB.

NY HOT PEPPER CHEESE...$2991/2 LB.

KRAKUS IMPORTED HAM................$699

LB.

D&W HONEY HAM.............$599LB.

OVEN ROASTED TURKEY......$699LB.

NY PROVOLONE............$2991/2 LB.

HONEY BBQ & BUFFALO CHICKEN........$359

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$199

KELLER’S BUTTER...........................1 LB.

$359

SHURFINE FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE........1/2 GAL.

$359

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1. “Nobody puts Baby in the corner!” Is a quote from what fa-mous dance movie? A. Footloose B. Fame C. Dirty Dancing D. Flash Dance

2. Who recorded a duet with Billy Joel called “Baby Grand” in 1987? A. Miles Davis B. Frank SinatraC. Ray Charles D. Stevie Wonder 3. A weird new trend has mommy’s bronz-ing their baby’s what and wearing it as jew-elry? A. foreskin B. teethC. umbilical cord stump D. first bowel movement 4. What are baby clams called? A. clamettes B. hatchlingsC. larva D. escargo

5. Who was “Babyface Nelson”?A. A WWF wrestler B. the surgeon who per-formed the first face lift C. a pro golferD. a bank robber

6. True or False? Va-nilla Ice’s song “Ice, Ice, Baby” was the first hip hop song to top the Billboard charts.A. True B. False 7 . W h i c h M o t o w n group recorded the hit song “Baby Love” back in 1964?A. The Shangra-La’s B. Diana Ross and the Supremes C. Ronnie and the RonettesD. Martha and the Van-dellas 8. How many babies has Octomom Nadia Suliman ever given birth to?A. 8 B. 12C.10 D. 14

9. A few months back, a Tennessee judge or-dered that a woman could NOT name her baby what? A.Hitler B. SexyC.Messiah D. Another 10. Jim Bob Dugger of the reality show “19 Kids and Counting”

Oh Baby!has fathered nineteen babies. What does he do to support such a large family ? A. he’s a doctor B. he’s a realtor C. he’s an airline pilot D. he’s a college professor

1 1 . D i a n e K e a t o n played the lead in the film “Baby Boom”, but back in her early career, she had a part in what iconic movie?A. Saturday Night Fever

B. The Stepford WivesC. The Godfather D. Goodfellows

12. With the aid of a facebook campaign, a woman recently found her birth mother after being abandoned as a baby 27 years ago at what Pennsylvania fast food restaurant?A. Wendy’sB. McDonalds C. Dairy QueenD. Burger King

610-604-4411 ◦ www.fhcsp.com

New Fundraising Committee

Forming Now for Palmer Cemetery

in FishtownA new fundraising com-mittee is now forming to support Palmer Cemetery, in Fishtown. I am helping to start this with the help of my sister Nancy Preston-Bartelle. To give you just a little background on this historic landmark, besides the fact that my mother, Aileen Preston, is buried here. Palmer Cemetery is one of a handful of historical public cemeteries in the country. It has graves dating back to the Revolutionary War and depends totally on corporate and private donations. I will keep you updated on upcoming events. Thank you in advance for your support.Joe Preston

For More Information Call

Nancy Preston-Bartelle

215-880-6948 or

John Lonergan 215-426-9348

Palmer Cemetery lo-cated in Fishtown is recognized as a Phil-adelphia Historical Commission Land-mark. The cemetery has been in existence since the early 18th century, and is one of the oldest active burial grounds in the United States.


by Sue Senn

To volunteer, contact Bow Lewis PRIDE District Manager 215-948-9285 or [email protected]

REGIONAL PARTICIPATION IS SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS

2014 Philadelphia Spring Cleanup! We need Volunteers to help keep Philadelphia Clean

This is the official kickoff to Philadelphia's cleaning season, and residents are encouraged to come out and help rid Philadelphia of litter. In 2013, more than 13,000 volunteers helped collect 1,014,540 pounds of trash and 23,341 pounds of recycling across the city, making it the biggest event to date!

Now is a great time for you to get involved and do your part to help make Philadelphia's street cleaner and safer. Cleanup stations are located throughout the City, and volunteers are needed and each and every one of them. And remember, this is just the beginning of our cleaning season…

Let’s keep up the sweep up all year long!

Saturday, April 5th 2014

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Cleaning Supplies Provided Meeting locations for this cleanup are as follows: RCA – Corner of Richmond & Tioga K&A – Corner of Kensington & Allegheny PRIDE – Corner of Tulip & Ontario

7th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup Sat., Apr. 5 from 9AM to 2PM

This is the official kickoff to Philadelphia’s cleaning season, and residents are encouraged to come out and help rid Philadelphia of litter. In 2013, more than 13,000 volunteers helped collect 1,014,540 pounds of trash and 23,341 pounds of recycling across the city, making it the biggest event to date! You can still sign up to volunteer for an event until April 4, 2014. Volunteer at PhillySpringCleanup.com or contact Bow Lewis, PRIDE District Mgr at 215-948-9285 or [email protected].

MEETING LOCATIONS FOR THIS CLEANUP ARE AS FOLLOWS:

RCA - Corner of Richmond & Tioga, K&A - Corner of Kensington & Allegheny,

PRIDE - Corner of Tulip & Ontario

Front Street Cleanup - April 5Help Clean and Reclaim this Area

Join with friends and neighbors to make Front Street cleaner and safer on Philly Spring Cleanup Day 2014! The cleanup will take place on Front Street, between Poplar and Laurel Streets. It’s just a few blocks, but there’s lots of work to be done! Sat., Apr. 5 - 9AM-2PM,Front Street, between Poplar & Laurel. RSVP: Jaclyn Newall, [email protected] This event is in honor of Amber Long, tragically killed on Front St. earlier this year. Amber’s work as an architect helped to develop Front Street and make our neighborhood more vibrant. It’s an opportunity to continue to build our community and bring light to this part of Northern Liberties. If you can’t make it to the event, you can still make a difference. Donate to the Amber Long Scholarship Fund at Philadelphia University: www.AmberJLong.com/Scholarship-Fund.html. This scholarship will be available for a student who enrolls in the Architecture program with a passion for Sustainable Design. We hope to see you on April 5th!•

Sleeves Up, Brooms Down on April 5th at Your Neighborhood

Spring Clean Up What better way to forget the meaning of a “polar vortex” than to get our neighborhood ready for the warmth of spring. Spring Clean Up starts at 10am and lasts till 12 noon. Get ready with your neighbors and bring your family to the nearest check-in spot listed below:• Fishtown Rec Center, 1202 E. Montgomery Ave. (Fishtown Neighbors Association)• Community Women’s Education Project, Frankford & Somerset (Somerset Neighbors for Better Living)• Emerald St Park, Emerald Street and Dauphin Street (East Kensington Neighbors Association)• Cione Playground, Lehigh Avenue and Aramingo Avenue (Olde Richmond Neighbors Association) Supplies will also be available at 2300 E. Clearfield St. (corner of Tulip & Clearfield Sts.) for residents of 3000- 3100 Cedar to Janney St. & 2200-2400 Ann, East Clearfield St. & Allegheny Ave. Celebrate with a post Clean Up BBQ for volunteers only at noon. Contact Heather for info at [email protected] or 215-427-0650 x 103.•

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to our parents, Dorothy and Ralph Wagner. Your love for each other is truly inspir-ing. We love you so much and we wish you many more wonderful years together. Love, Nancy, Colleen, Ralph, Michael and Daniel in heaven.

Introducing the ex-tremely smart and photogenic Fiona! Our sweet Fiona is a special girl looking for a family to love till the end. Fiona is an adult, medium sized, 54 pound Terrier mix who was picked up off the streets. What makes Fiona so special is her calm demeanor. She likes to just be chill and sit by her volunteer friends. Fiona is super sweet and she was even gentle with a little boy who had walked up to her to say hello. Fiona walks

well on the leash, and she is polite and careful while accepting treats from your hand. Fiona would love a nice and quiet adoptive or foster home to lay and rest her head. Stop into the shelter today with your whole family and meet the one and only Fiona! If you have dogs of your own, you’ll need to bring at least one in to meet any potential dogs and make sure there is no major per-sonality clash. Please also bring proof that you are allowed dogs/cats at your home if you rent. FIona is located at ACCT -- 111 W. Hunting Park Ave, Phila., PA 19140, 267-385-3800 (ask for the Lifesaving Department!) More about Fiona: Pet ID: A22304090 Colors: Brindle with White • Coat length: Short. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT FIONA, EMAIL [email protected] or [email protected].•

Happy 40th AnniversaryDorothy and Ralph


PLUMBING

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Thank you St. Jude for favors received through your inter-cession to the Holy Trinity. ~Anony-mous

PRAYERS

WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS$300 - $3000 CASH PAID ANY YEAR• ANY CONDITION

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23xx Mercer St. - 2BR, shell condition. As is. Best offer. 215-423-1077.

CEMETERYPLOTS

FOR SALE

2 dbl. plots, side by side. $1000 per pair. Greenmount Cem-etery. Call 267-601-1497.

Kensington and Port Richmond - fully fur-nished, safe, utilities included. $300/mo. Call 267-475-3929.

FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED

JUNK CARS WANTED

REAL ESTATE SALES:

new or experienced;

excellent training

program; private office.

Call Mike Dunphy

at 215-840-8399

Produc t ion /Ware -house -1st & 2nd shifts. Great jobs for all and those who are bilingualSpanish. In-terviewing now to fill job openings. Must have good work histo-ry; pre-screening req’d and 2 forms of ID.

PLEASE CALL 215-423-2955

ext. 113Monday-Friday

8am-4pm

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Good loving homes

needed for children

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HELP WANTED

Rooms for Rent. Kens-ington and Fishtown. Fully furnished, safe and clean. $250 and $350. Call 215-200-2960

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings are available on an equal opportunity basis. Fair Housing Council of Suburban Philadelphia, 866-540-FAIR (3247).

ELECTRICIANS

EQUAL HOUSING

APARTMENT FOR RENT

APPLIANCE REPAIR

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NEWSPAPER

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Honest and re-sponsible person for cleaning for over 15 years. Ex-perience and ex-cellent references. Call Sandy. 215-425-0164.

CLEANING

FISHTOWN2 bdrm home - $1500/month215-425-3086

PORT RICHMOND2 & 3 bdrm homes

$900 & $1100/month.215-425-3086

Licensed & Insured • Lic. # PAO40852/16493

30xx Frankford Ave., furn., lg. priv. cook-ing. $475/mo. 215-941-3000.

ROOFING

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Indoor Flea Mar-ket Space avail-able. 2143 N. Front St. Call Ed-mund Colwell at 267-258-7980 or stop in after 12.

FLEA MARKETSPACE

Male/Female. Sewing Machine exp. req’d. Flexible schedule. American Hat Fac-tory in Bridesburg. Call 267-345-1141 or email [email protected]

Drivers: DEDICATED. REGIONAL. HOME WEEKLY/BI-WEEKLY

GUARANTEED. Startup to $.44 cpm. Great Benefits + Bonuses. 90% No Touch Freight/70%

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Helper Wanted to install canvas aw-nings. License re-quired, clean driv-ing record. Apply in person. 3029 Ruth St., Phila., PA 19134. 215-423-1213.

ROOMSFOR RENT

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TRIVIA ANSWERS:

Save the Date! 2nd Annual Blight Busters Ball, an

NKCDC Board Fundraiser

On Thurs., Apr. 3, NKCDC will cel-ebrate with the second annual BLIGHT BUSTERS BALL at Frankford Hall from 6-8PM. The Board of Directors together with business owners, developers, political leaders and local residents will gather at this new neighborhood landmark to toast the efforts of NKCDC and raise funds for the organization that has seen its budget shrink in light of recent government belt-tightening. As part of our contin-ued focus on housing development, we will honor Deborah McColloch of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD). Ms. McColloch is a lifelong advocate for affordable housing through community development corporations –like NKCDC–and the construction of new affordable housing–transforming neighborhoods in some of the most blighted areas of Philadelphia. Ad-ditionally, we will collectively honor the Greensgrow Farmers, whose endur-ing success fostering a wholesale urban farm has ripened our neighborhood with community programming and educational outreach.•

FLEA MARKETKonrad Square Flea Market

The Friends of Konrad Square will host a Flea Market on Sat., Apr. 5 and Apr. 19. Also on Sat., May 3 and May 17. at Konrad Square, Tulip and Dauphin Sts., from 8AM to 3PM. Anyone interested in renting a space should call Vicky at 215-426-9654.

Phila Flea Market Phila Flea Markets announces their 2014 Outdoor Vintage Flea Market schedule. The first market is

Part One: 5 points each

1. C Dirty Dancing 2. C. Ray Charles 3. B. teeth 4. C. larva

Part Two: 10 points each5. D. a bank robber 6. A. true

7. B. Diana Ross and the Supremes 8. D. 14

Part Three: 15 points each9. C. Messiah

10. B. he’s a realtor 11. C. The Godfather

12. B. Burger KingScoring

Under 50: Trivia Amateur50-85: Trivia Buff

90-115: Trivia Whiz120: TRIVIA CHAMPION!

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Join us on Sat., April 26th

7th Annual Lehigh Avenue

Arts Festival The Lehigh Avenue Arts Festival (LAAF) is Portside Arts Center’s biggest outdoor annual community arts event featuring; local, talented artist & crafts vendors, popular food trucks, live music, antique car show, kids crafts, interactive art projects, raffles, 50/50’s, moon bounce and this year The Philly Puff; an inflatable sculpture contest. This festival was previously held in September. Like us on facebook. •

Belgrade Apartmentscontinued from page 1

Free Refrigerator Swaps at NKCDC Through April 30

See if you qualify for a free refrigerator swap to lower your energy costs! Apply with NKCDC by scheduling an appoint-ment at our office at 2515 Frankford Ave, call 215-427-0350. Your refrigera-tor must be over ten years old, and you must meet the income eligibility (150% of the poverty level or $17,235 for 1 person household; $23,265 for 2 people; and $6,030 for each additional person). Supplies last though Apr. 30 so act soon to get a new energy efficient fridge today!

Elm Tree Post 88 Flapjack Fundraiser

You’re invited to an Applebee’s® Flap-jack Fundraiser Breakfast to sup-port American Legion Elm Tree Post 88 $7.50 per person; $4.50 for kids under 10. Sat., May 3, 8-10AM at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2501 Aramingo Ave. For more in-formation: Tickets may be purchased by calling Tom Callen @ 215-425-5356 or Marge Wible @ 215-426-6435.

Trenton Ave Arts FestComing May 17

The annual Trenton Ave Arts Fest (TAAF) will be held this year on Sat., May 17 from noon-6PM. Volunteers are needed to help with social media, vendor registration, door knocking, sponsorship, kids entertainment, and day-of support. Email [email protected] to let us know how you would like to help!

Ladies of Port RichmondBreast Cancer Walk

10th Annual Ladies of Port Richmond Breast Cancer Walk to be held Sun., May 18 at 10AM, rain or shine. Monkiewicz Recreation Center. Registration $30; day of walk: $35. Pre-registration by Apr. 26. Shirt pick-up at Monkiewicz Recreation Center on May 10 from 9AM-12 noon. For information call Mary Lou at 215-427-3222.

In Loving Memory of

Edward Joseph Flynn11/12/41 – 3/10/14

Fishtown lost another cool kid, Edward Joseph Flynn, born Nov. 12, 1941 at 1230 Day Street. Edward passed away on March 10, 2014. Kids are kids all over the world. All they want is food and a friend. Duker Flynn, as he was called, had many friends. He was my big brother, who hung out at Hetzell’s Playground. Hetzell’s held contests for all kinds of games. I was told Duker Flynn was good at most games. If there was a contest, Duker was in it. He could jump rope, play jacks and skate better than most girls. He was good at the yoyo too. He was Hetzell’s Champion. He won the contest and then went on to appear on T.V. with Happy the Clown and other yoyo champions. He will always be a champion to me.

Patty (Flynn) Boesz

IN MEMORIAM

Pilsudski Fraternal Association Hall. The Property is a 29,632 square foot, RSA-5 zoned property with approximately 16,000 square feet of floor area. New Development Vistas plans to transform the property into eighteen quality residential apartments. The company was started by Angel Mendez and his partner David Copeland, who have over 70 years experience in the building trades between them. Mendez is also the Vice President of The Mendez Corporation (TMC), which he co-owns and operates with his daughter Ashley. TMC offers their services within the area of commercial and residential construction. Some of their recent projects include The Las Terrazas at Norris Square and Starlight Starbright Play & Learn Daycare in Fishtown. Angel i s a t rue Riverward neighborhood guy. He has lived in Fishtown with his family for the past 34 years. He is a member of the Fishtown Area Business Association (FABA), and has over 30 years of construction experience in Philadelphia. Speaking on his experience, Mendez said, “Both myself and Mr. Copeland have completed over $50,000,000.00 of construction over the last 20 years - ranging from $100,000,00 projects to $4,000,000.00 projects.” As part of the Belgrade Apartments project, NDV plans to erect a three-story addition for a stair and elevator tower with an additional stair flight for access to and from a proposed roof deck. The property will be surrounded by a six-foot high fence, and will also include additional parking for automobiles and bicycles for use of the multi-family dwelling units. Al l Regi s tered Community Organizations that have geographic boundaries containing the project property and al l community members are encouraged and welcome to attend Thursday night’s meeting. When asked about the appeal of the Belgrade Apartments, Angel responded, “We are taking an empty building and lot and will

transform that space into an attractive and beneficial addition to what is already a great area to live.” Mendez continued, “The future for Port Richmond is bright, and we believe that the Belgrade Apartments will be a positive addition to that future.“ Angel Mendez believes in the Riverward neighborhoods. He has a vested interest not only as a businessman, but as a lifelong resident and family man. You can view the plans and specifications for the Belgrade Apartments on TMC’s website: www.themendezcorp.com. Copies of the zoning application and any related information can be obtained from:

Paul J. Toner, Esquire Orphanides & Toner, LLP

Two Penn Center, Suite 400 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard,

Philadelphia, PA 19102 Telephone: (267) 236-7500 Email: [email protected]•

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Report Submittal: Notice is hereby given that New Kensington Community Development Corporation, (Owner/Remediator) has submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection an Act 2 Final Report and a Baseline Environmental Report for a site located on 427-447 Moyer Street, Ward 18, Philadelphia County, PA. The Final Report and the Baseline Environmental Report indicates that the remediation performed has attained compliance with the site-specific cleanup standard and special industrial area standard, respectively. This notice is made under the provision of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the act of May 19, 1995; Act No. 1995-2 (“Act 2”).

Notice of Intent to Remediateto an Environmental Standard:

Pursuant to the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the act of May 19, 1995, P.L. 4, No. 1995-2., notice is hereby given that Skinning Homes, LP, (Owner/Remediator) has submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection a Notice of Intent to Remediate (NIR) a site located at 1732-1742 N. Howard Street, Philadelphia (the site). The Remediator has indicated that the proposed remediation measures will result in the attainment of the Site Specific Standards for lead, volatile and semivolatile organic constituents in soil. The planned future use of the site is a mixed use of residential and nonresidential. The Act provides for a 30-day public comment period for a Site-Specific Standard remediation. The 30-day comment period is hereby initiated with the publication of this notice. Until May 1, 2014, the City of Philadelphia may submit a request to the Remediator to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site. The City of Philadelphia may also submit a request to the Remediator during this 30-day comment period to develop and implement a public involvement plan. Copies of these requests and of any comments should also be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast Regional Office, Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Attention: Mr. Steven Sinding.

this Sat. Apr. 5 from 8AM-5PM at 1400 Callowhill St., the lot at Broad and Callowhill, across from Historic Inquirer Building, More than 100 vendors! For their entire schedule, search PhilaFleaMarkets.org or call 215-625-flea (3532). Phila Flea Markets...”Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You”.

Ladies of Port Richmond Flea Market

The LOPR Breast Cancer will be holding a Flea Market Fundraiser on Sat., Apr. 12 from 8:30AM-2PM. $15 per space. Campbell Square, Belgrade and Allegheny. For information contact Maureen at 215-425-3834. All proceeds to benefit Breast Cancer Research.

Glavin Playground Flea Market

Flea Market at Frank Glavin Playground (Almond & West-moreland) on Sat., Apr. 12 from 9AM to 2PM. $10 per table. First come first serve basis. No food vendors. Any questions call 215-685-9898.

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by calling JEVS at 215-560-5465 x268. Career Solu-tions for 55+, operated by JEVS Human Services and funded by Philadelphia Cor-poration for Aging (PCA), provides services at no cost to adults over age 55 who were laid off, need full-time or part-time work, or want to change or advance their careers. Services provided are one-on-one career con-sulting, job search assistance, access to online job leads, referrals to openings with JEVS’s employer partners, and detailed job readiness workshops on résumé writ-ing and interviewing skills.

Our Lady of Port Rich-mond Annual Family AuctionThe auction will be held Fri., Apr. 11 from 9AM until 7:30PM. Food will be available for purchase starting at 5PM, and draw-ings for baskets will start at 7:30PM sharp. Tickets are 25 for $5 and can be purchased at the Auction or in advance through an OLPR student. The auction is located in the lower hall and everyone is invited to enter through the Edgemont Street school yard.

Give Kids Sight DayOn Sat., Apr. 12, all chil-dren, 18 and under can receive free eye exams, and if needed, 2 free pairs of eyeglasses at “Give Kids Sight Day.” The one day event will take place from 8:30AM – 2PM. Parents should register their child by going to the Hamilton building at Thomas Jef-ferson University located at 1001 Locust Street on the day of the event. Parents who do not have insurance or are under-insured are encouraged to attend. For more info please visit www.pccy.org/sightday.

3rd Annual Fishtown 5k - St. LauRUNtius & Finish Line Block PartyJoin the St. Laurentius com-munity for a race through the streets of Fishtown be-ginning and ending at the school on Sat., Apr. 12 at 10AM. Challenge yourself on this fun, fast course and stick around for the Finish Line Block party with music, food and drinks. Register for the race at the Run the Day Website. https://www.run-theday.com/registration/select_race_type/22873.

Support Your Local Polish Police Assn.The Polish Polish Assn. needs your help to continue their good will: distribu-tion of food baskets to the needy, scholarship awards for college, banquet dinners to help raise funds. This is a non-profit organization. Contributions are needed for Chinese Auction being held on Sat., Apr. 12, 1PM-4PM at Disston Recreation Center, inside 4500 Disston St. at Glenloch St.: 1-2PM for buyers, 2-4PM Auction. All new or almost new items.

Over 110 jewelry items, handbags, cheer baskets, Easter baskets, door prizes and more. Your donations will be listed in the souvenir program book distributed at our annual dinner at King’s Caterers on Sat., May 10. We appreciate your help. Any questions please call Barbara at 215-331-3888.

Building Kinetic SculpturesEveryone at NKCDC is getting ready for the 8th Annual Kensington Kinet-ic Sculpture Derby (Sat., May 17). NKCDC is trying to make this year’s Der-by the best one yet, with more sculptures than ever before! There will be up-coming workshops to help build momentum and get more first-timers to join. • Course Name: How to Build a Kinetic Sculpture 2 at Frank’s Kitchens, 2754 Frankford Ave. on Sat., Apr. 12 from 1-2PM. Join John of Frank’s Kitchens for an informative look at designing a kinetic sculp-ture from one of Philadel-phia’s originators of this art form! This class will cover basics including how to assemble a frame from torn apart bicycle frames, wheel considerations, du-rability considerations, steering systems, and more. Part 2 of a 2 part course. You may attend even if you didn’t attend part 1. Fee: $5 (but no one will be turned away). RSVP on Facebook. • Course Name: How to Make Great Costumes and Art for KKSD at The Re-source Exchange (1701 N. Second St.) on Sat., Apr. 12 from 3-5PM. Join past winners of the Best Cos-tume and Best Art Awards, as well as other folks with awesome costume mak-ing experience for a free panel discussion where you can ask questions and dis-cuss ideas for concepts for costumes with the pros for free. Refreshments will be provided by Philadelphia Brewing Co and Com-monwealth Cider! FREE! RSVP on NKCDC Face-book. Visit their website at www.NKCDC.org.

Golf Benefit for St. Anne’s ParishGolf Benefit is run by St Anne’s Reunion Committee (SARC) and is to be held at: Juniata Golf Course, 1391 E Cayuga St. on Sat., Apr. 12. Registration begins at 12:30PM; Shotgun start at 1PM. $80/person ($320 / four players) includes all day lunch, beverages, awards & dinner. $100 - Hole Sponsor; $300 - Luncheon Sponsor.Make checks pay-able to: St Anne’s Reunion Committee. Respond to: St. Anne’s Rectory 2328 E Lehigh Ave., 215- 739-4590 or fax to: 215-739-0983. Any questions, call members of SARC: Meg Graham 267-255-7711 or Theresa Stahl 215-425-3219. St Anne’s Reunion committee is dedicated to helping make certain that the friends and parishioners we have met throughout our lives can still continue to stay connected. SARC will

ensure that all funds raised from these events will be used to make any necessary repairs, continued mainte-nance, and upgrading to the buildings of St Anne’s.

Penn Treaty Park Easter Egg HuntJoin the Friends of Penn Treaty Park for our annual Spring tradition. Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Sat., Apr. 12 at 10AM. Kids of all ages are welcome. Prizes, candy and fun for all. As with all of our events, par-ticipation in the hunt is free. However, some activities like face painting may re-quire a small charge. Event will take place in beautiful, historic Penn Treaty Park, Delaware and Columbia Aves. Don’t forget to bring a basket or bag for your eggs.www.penntreatypark.org.

Easter Egg Hunt at Powers ParkIt’s that time again to chase the eggs! I wonder what’s inside? Come out to sup-port your park! Powers Park - Ann & Almond (Be-hind Richmond Library) Apr. 12, 2-3PM. Ages 6 and under. Sign-ups are limited. Please register your little egg hunter either by emailing The Friends Of Powers Park ([email protected]) or in person with Jerry at The Richmond Library (215) 685-9992. There will be games, food, and most importantly the Easter Bunny himself !

Free First Time Homebuyer SeminarFREE First-time home-buyer seminar at Beneficial Bank, Aramingo Avenue branch. 2514 Aramingo Ave. on Wed., Apr. 16 at 6:30-8:30PM. Pre-regis-tration is required. Seating is very limited. Please call Maria Aquilar at 215-425-5640 to reserve your seat. Light refreshments will be served. A Free Credit Re-port and prequalification will be available to all par-ticipants.

Glavin Easter Egg HuntEaster Egg Hunt at Frank Glavin Playground on Thurs., Apr. 17 from 12-2PM. Ages 2-7. Cost is Free. Must pre-register with office staff in order to partici-pate. First 100 kids only. We will not be taking pictures this year. However you can bring your camera to take pictures. Refreshments will be available at a nominal fee. Call 215-685-9898 or stop in the office to register.

Come join the Richmond Book Club!The next meeting of the Richmond Book Club meet-ing is on Thurs., Apr. 17 to discuss Home by Marilynne Robinson; copies available at the branch. On May 15 the title is the Pulitzer prize winning Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Monthly meetings are every third Thursday at 6:15 pm at the Richmond Library. Bring suggestions for our next book. The

Richmond library is located at 2987 Almond St. Call 215 685-9992 for more in-formation.

Elm Tree Post No. 88 Annual Good Friday Fish FryFri., Apr. 18 from 3-7PM at 1414 E. Palmer St. Eat-in or Take-Out. Serving Flounder Platters, Fish Cake Platters, Combo (Flounder and Fish Cake) Platters, Fish Cake Sandwiches. Choice of sides include: Macaroni & Cheese, Stewed Toma-toes, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, or Cole Slaw. Assort-ed Desserts and Beverage. Place orders upon arrival.

Portside’s Winter and Spring Day CampsPortside Arts Center is of-fering several day camps on days when schools are-closed. Go to work confident that your little one is having a great time making art, playing games and making friends. Camps run from 8AM-5PM. For ages 5-10 for just $36. Space is still available. Apr. 18 Good Friday; May 20 - schools closed. For additional infor-mation and registration, visit our website: http://www.portsideartscenter.org/.

Easter Hat and Tie Contest and Candy Scramble atBridesburg Rec CenterBridesburg Rec Center will hold a Easter Hat and Tie Contest and Candy Scram-ble on Sat., Apr. 19 at 2PM sharp. Easter Bunny will be available at 1:30PM. Bring your camera. Boys and girls, ages 10 and under. Trophies, candy, chances. 4625 Richmond St., 215-685-1247.

Bethesda Easter Egg and Candy Sale atBethesda ChurchBethesda United Meth-odist Church, 2820 E. Venango St., will hold an Easter Egg and Home-made Candy Sale on Sat., Apr. 12 and Sat., Apr. 19 from 10AM – 3PM. But-ter Cream, Peanut But-ter, Coconut, Chocolate Eggs. Also available are taffys and other home-made candy.

Registration for Cione Tot ProgramRegistration for 2014-2015, school year will be held on Wed., Apr. 23 at Cione Playground, Aramingo and Lehigh Aves. from 7-8PM. Children must be 3-1/2 years of age by Septem-ber to begin the program. Morning classes only. A $15 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of reg-istration. The Tot Program offers a wide variety of sub-jects, and or weekly school fee includes the price of the many trips we take through-out the school year. For more information, call Cione Tot Program at 215-685-9950.

Mother of Divine Grace Parish Designer Bag BingoCoach ~ Kate Spade ~ Michael Kors. Sat., Apr. 26, Mother of Divine Grace Church Hall. Doors open at 6PM ~ Bingo starts at 7PM. Tickets: $30. Door Prizes ~ Raffles ~ BYO Snacks & Drinks. Extra boards and bingo markers will be avail-able for sale. To purchase tickets please contact Frank Valentino @ 267-408-4926; Anthony Valentino @ 215-813-0129. Thank you for your support of Mother of Divine Grace Parish.

7th Annual Lehigh Avenue Arts Festival will Feature Philly Puff!The “Philly Puff ” is Philly’s first annual inflatable sculp-ture contest. The sculptures will converge to inflate on Sat., Apr. 26 from 2-4PM during the 7th Annual Le-high Avenue Arts Festival. There will be guest judges from around Philadelphia including Aaron Billheimer, Manager of Technology & Visual Media from the Fab-ric Workshop & Museum and the Philadelphia Sculp-ture Gym. www.phillypuff.org.

2nd Annual Cow Chip BingoU10 Fishtown BELLS & HOTSPURS 2nd Annu-al will hold their 2nd An-nual Cow Chip Bingo on Sat., Apr. 26 from 2-6PM. (Raindate Sun., Apr. 27) at

the Ukranian Club, 847 N. Franklin St. There will be a moonbounce for the kids, grilled food, cold beer, DJ Edgie Lesinski and lots of fun! Tickets are $20 and will give you a chance to win the Grand Prize of $10,000!!! Please see any player for tickets or call Pat Cain Jr. 215-806-2540, Bobby Mul-venna 215-554-7198, TJ Far-rell 267-496-9068 or Mike Galdo 267-205-0721. Come out and enjoy a day of fun for the whole family!!!

Coach Bag BingoCoach Bag Bingo on Sun., Apr. 27 from 1-5PM at Cannstatter Volksfest – Ver-ein, 9130 Academy Rd. $40 - Includes: 10 Games of BINGO, BINGO Dauber, 5 Chinese Auction Tickets, Entry for Doorprizes, Roast Beef, Baked Ziti, Cake, Draft Domestic Beer, Soda. Tickets available by calling Karen at 215-275-4546. Proceeds Benefit: Student Tuition for “People To People” Summer Educational Tour Program.

Questions About Total Joint Replacement? Nazareth Hospital Has Answers During Information Classes Thinking about having a Total Joint Replacement? Scheduled to have a Total Joint Replacement? You and your family are invited to learn more about Total Joint Replacement at Naz-areth Hospital. The classes will be held on the follow-ing: Monday Morning Classes Begin at 11:30AM: Apr. 28 (A), May 19 (A), June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 (A), Oct. 20, Nov. 24 (A), Dec. 15 (A). Wednesday Evening Classes Begin at 6PM: Apr. 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3. Classes at Nazareth Hospital, located at 2701 Holme Avenue in Philadelphia, in Marian Conference Rooms A and B. To reserve your seat, call 215-335-6313. You will be asked for your name, tele-phone number, number of people attending, date of your surgery and the name of your surgeon.•


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